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MARGARET E. AND ROBERT M, MENTZER
Plaintiffs
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
v.
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: IN CUSTODY
JESSICA M. ANO STEVEN A. MENTZER,
Defendant
; NO. 97- &.rr{CIVIL TERM
ORDER 0)<' COURT
ANO NOW, this day of , 1997, upon consideration of the attached
complaint, it is hereby directed that the parties and their respective counscl appear before,
, the conciliator, at , Cumberland County Courthousc,
on the day of , 1997, at m., for a Pre-Hearing Custody Conference. At
sueh conference, an effort will be made to resolve the issues in dispute; or if this cannot be
accomplished, to define and narrow the issues to be heard by the court, and to enter into a
temporary order. Either party may bring the child(ren) who is the subject of this custody action
to the conference, but the child/children's attendance is not mandatory. Failure to appear at the
conference may provide grounds for entry of a temporary or permanent order,
FOR THE COURT:
By:
Custody Conciliator
YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU DO
NOT HAVE A LAWYER OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE
OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP.
OFFICE OF THE COURT ADMINISTRATOR
COURTHOUSE, 4th F~oor
CARLISLE, pA 17013
71 'll240,62()()
AMERICANS WITH D1SABILI'fIES ACT OF 1990
The Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County is required by law to comply with
the Americans with Oisabilities Act of 1990, For information about accessible facilities and
reasonable accommodations available to disabled individuals having business before the court,
please contact our office, All arrangements must be made at least 72 hours prior to any hearing
or busines,s before the court. You must attend the scheduled conference or hearing.
MARGARET E. AND ROBERT M. MENTZER,
Plaintiffs
IN THE COURT OF COMMON
PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
v.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN CUSTODY
JESSICA M. AND STEVEN A. MENTZER,
Defendants
NO. 97- ~jIICIVIL TERM
COMPLAINT VOR CUSTODY
Pursuant to 23 Pa.C.S. S 5313 (b), the plaintiffs, Margaret E.
and Robert M, Mentzer, by their attorneys, the Family Law Clinic,
respectfully request that they be granted sole physical and legal
custody of their grandchild, Jennifer Elaine Mae Mentzer, with
reasonable noncustodial visitation by both parents. The following
facts are averred in support thereof:
1. The plaintiffs are Margaret E. and Robert M. Mentzer, the
paternal grandmother and grandfather of Jennifer Elaine Mae
Mentzer, (the child), all of whom reside at 21 Evandale Court,
Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, 17013.
2. The defendants are steven A. and Jessica M. Mentzer, the
father and mother of the child. The father, Steven A. Mentzer,
temporarily resides at 21 Evandale Court, CarliSle, Cumberland
county, Pennsylvania, 17103, and the mother, Jessica M. Mentzer,
temporarily resides at 96 Princess Boulevard, Mechanicsburg,
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, 17055.
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3. Plaintiffs seek custody of the following child:
Present Residenoe Date of Birth
Jennifer Elaine Mae Mentzer
21 Evandale ct 10/31/95
Carlisle, PA 17013
The child was not born out of wedlock.
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The child is presently in the actual custody of Margaret and
Robert Mentzer, who reside at 21 Evandale Court, Carlisle,
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, 17013.
During the past five years, the child has resided with the
following persons and at the following addresses:
Persons
Mentzer Family
Jessica Mentzer and
Mary Finkey, (Jessica's
sister's mother-in-law)
Mentzer Family
Jessica and steven
Mentzer
Mentzer Family
Jessica Mentzer and
Marv Finkey (Jessica's
eister's mother-in-law)
Mentzer Family
Jessica Mentzer,
Charlotte Bair and
Charles Hallman
(grandmother + uncle)
Mentzer Family
M.slttU Dates
21 Evandale Court
CarliSle, PA
09/08/97-present
3 South High street
Newville, PA
08/15/97-09/08/97
21 Evandale Court
carliSle, PA
Harrisburg Shelter
05/12/97-08/15/97
04/15/97-05/12/97
21 Evandale Court
CarliSle, PA
3 South High Street
Newville, PA
02/28/97-04/15/97
02/15/97-02/28/97
21 Evandale Ct
Carlisle, PA
96 Prinoess Blvd
Mechanicsburg, PA
02/96-02/97
01/96-02/96
10 Hollinger Street
Mount Holly, PA
11/02/95- 01/96
The mother of the child is Jessica M. Mentzer, temporarily
residing at 96 Princess Boulevard, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland
County, Pennsylvania, 17055.
She is married.
The father of the child is steven A. Mentzer I temporarily
residing at 21 Evandale Court, Carlisle, Cumberland County,
Pennsylvania, 17013.
He is married.
4. The relationship of the plaintiffs to the child is that of
paternal grandmother and grandfather. The plaintiffs reside with
the following persons:
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steven Mentzer (temporarily) son
Richard Mentzer son
Jennifer Mentzer granddaughter
5. The relationship of defendants to the child is that of
mother and father. The defendant mother temporarily resides with
the fallowing persons:
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grandmother
Charlotte Bail.'
Charles Hallman
uncle
The defendant father temporarily reeides with the following
persons:
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Margaret Mentzer
RelationshiP.
mother.
Robert Mentzer
father
Richard Mentzer
brother
Jennifer Mentzer
daughter
6. Plaintiffs have not participated as parties or witnesses,
or ill another capaoi ty, in other 11 tigation ooncerning the custody
of the child in this or another court. However, a Custody Order was
entered at docket I 95-7232, on January 3, 1996, giving both
defendants shared legal and physical custody. The father was to
have oustody during the week and the mother had custody on the
weekends. A second custody Order was entered by agreement of the
parents on September 11, 1997, to the same docket, which changed
the physical custody to alternating weeks, .instead of the father
having custody during all weeks. However, neither parent has
followed the orders, and plaintiffs have been caring for the child.
A true and correct copy of the Orders of January 3, 1996, and
Sept~mber 11, 1997, are appended hereto and incorporated by
reference.
Plaintiffs have been notified by Cumberland County Children &
Youth Services that a dependency petition hae been filed with this
Court and that an emergency hearing will be held on that petition
this date.
Plaintiffs do not know of a person not a party to the
proceedings who has physical custody of the children or claims to
have custody or vis.itation rights with respect to the children.
7. The best interest and permanent welfare of the child will
be served by granting the relief requested because:
a) Plaintiffs are the primary caretakers of the child and
have provided for the emotional and physical needs of the
child since her birth.
b) Neither parent is responsible enough to care for the
child.
0) Neither parent has shown any long-term interest or
oommitment to raising the child.
d) Neither parent has a stable home environment. In taot,
detendants are both only staying temporarily at their ourrent
residences.
8. Each parent whose parental rights to the children have not
been terminated and the person who has phyoicll,l custody ot the
children have been named as parties to this action.
WHEREFORE, plaintiffs request the court to grant to them
sols legal and physical custody at the child, with reasonable
noncustodial visitation by both parents.
Date:
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Supervising Attorney
FAMILY LAW CLINIC
45 North Pitt street
Carlisle, PA 17013
717/243-2968
VERIFICATION
We verify that the statements made in this custody Complai.nt
are true and correct to the best of our personal knowledge and
beliof.
We underetand that false statements herein are made
subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. 4904, relating to unsworn
falsification to authorities.
Date:
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MARGARET E. AND
ROBERT M. MENTZER
Plaintiffs
IN THE COURT OF COMMON
PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY
PENNSYLVANIA
v.
CIVIL ACI'ION . LAW
IN CUSTODY
JESSICA M. AND
STEVEN A. MENTZER,
Defendants
NO. q'7-(ccJ71
AFFIDAVIT
I, Steven A. Mentzer, hereby state that I consent to Margaret E. and Robert M. Mentzer,
my parents, obtaining sole legal and physical custody of my daughter, Jennifer Elaine Mae
Mentzer, subject to my right and the mother's right to non-custodial visitation.
[ acknowledge that I have been informed that the Family law Clinic represents only my
parents, Margaret and Robert Mentzer, and that the Clinic has not given me any legal advice,
other than to seek my own counsel. Additionally, [am no longer represented by Peter J. Russo,
Esq., or other counsel.
I give this consent knowingly and voluntarily of my o~ free will.
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before me, a Notary Public, personally appeared Steven A. Mentzer, known to me to be the
person whose name is subscribed to the within document.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, [ have hereunto set my hand and Notarial Seal.
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JESSICA M. MENTZER
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
STEVEN A. MENTZER
.ltLB.E: CUSTODY ORDER
95.7232 CIVIL TERM (CUSTODY)
97-4780 CIVIL TERM (PFA)
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, September 11, 1997, upon consideration of the parties' Consent
Agreement, the Order of January 3, 1996, Is modified as follows:
1. The plaintiff and defendant shall share physical custody of the child,
Jennifer Elaine Mae Mentzer, born 10/31/95, on an alternating weekly basis,
exchanging custody every Monday evening at 7:00 p.m., and shall share custody
on the child's birthday and holidays at times to be agreed upon by the parties.
2. The custody count in the Temporary Protection Order is consolidated with
. the Custody Action No. 95.7232. / '
3, In all other respects the Custody 'Order of January 3, 1996, remains in
effect.
4, This order to be without prejudice to either party to refer the matter to a
Custody Conciliator.
By the Court,
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Joan Carey, Esquire
For the Plaintiff
Peter J. Russo, Esquire
For the Defendant
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STEVEN A. MENTZER,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT Oli' COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v. CIVIL ACTION - UAW
JESSICA MAE MENTZER,
Defendant NO. 95-7232 CIVIL TERM
IN RE: CUSTODY
. ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this 3rd day of January, 1996, upon
consideration of the "Agreement for Cuotody" filed in this
matter, and the parties having appeared in court pursuant to an
Order dated December 27, 1995, and the Defendant, Jessica Mae
Mentzer, having indicated that she is not in agreement with the
custody document which she signed and which precipir.ated this
hearing, the implicit motion for approval of the agreement
for custody and entry of ita terms as a Court Order is denied.
Pending further Order of Court, legal custody of
the parties' child, Jennifer ~laine Mae Mentzer, born October
31" 1995, shall be ehared by the parties. Phyeical custody of
the child ehall also be shared by the parties, with the father
having custody during the week from Sunday at 7100 p.m. until
Friday at 7100 p.m. and the mother having custody during the
remaining period of time.
The parties are directed to coneult with counsel
with a view toward filing a proper custody complaint and
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Steven A. Ment~er
10 Hollinger Street
Mount Holly Springs. PA 17065
Plaintiff. Pro se
Jessica M. Ment~er
96 Princess Boulevard
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
Defendant. Pro se
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MARGARET E, AND ROBERT M. MENTZER
Plaintiffs
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
v.
: CIVIL ACTION. LAW
: IN CUSTODY
JESSICA M. AND STEVEN A. MENTZER,
Oefendant
: NO, 97-(py(1CIVIL TERM
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this day of , 1997, upon consideration of the attached
complaint, it is hereby directed that the parties and their respective counsel appear before,
, the conciliator, at , Cumberland County Courthouse,
on the day of , 199'1, at m., for a Pre-Hearing Custody Conference, At
such conference, an effort will be made to resolve the issues in dispute; or if this cannot be
accomplished, to define and narrow the issues to be heard by the court, and to enter into a
temporary order. Either party may bring the child(ren) who is the subject of this custody action
to the conference, but the child/children's attendance is not mandatory, Failure to appear at the
conference may provide grounds for entry of a temporary or permanent order,
FOR THE COURT:
By:
Custody Conciliator
YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU DO
NOT HAVE A LAWYER OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE
OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN aET LEGAL HELP.
OFFICE OF THE COURT ADMINISTRATOR
COURTHOUSE, 4th Floor
CARLISLE, PA 17013
717/240-6200
AMERICANS WITH DlSAIHLlTIES ACT OF 1990
The Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County is required by law to comply with
the Amcricans with Disabilities Act of 1990, For information about accessible facilities and
reasonable accommodations available to disabled individuals having business before the court,
please contact our office, All arrangements m~st be made at least 72 hours prior to an)' hearing
or busincss before thc cOllrt. YOll must attend the scheduled conference or hcaring,
MARGARET E. AND ROBERT M. MENTZER,
Plaintiffs
IN THE COURT OF' COMMON
PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
v.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN CUSTODY
JESSICA M. AND STEVEN A. MENTZER,
Defendants
NO. 97-Cpc')'Tl CIVIL TERM
COMPLAINT FOR CUSTODY
Pursuant to 23 Pa.C.S. S 5313 (b), the plaintiffs, Margaret E.
and Robert M. Mentzer, by their attorneys, the Family Law Clinic,
respectfully request that they be granted sole physical and legal
custody of their grandchild. Jennifer Elaine Mae Mentzer, with
reasonable noncustodial visitation by both parents. The following
facts are averred in support thereof:
1. The plaintiffs are Margaret E. and Robert M. Mentzer, the
paternal grandmother and grandfather of Jennifer Elaine Mae
Mentzer, (the child), all of whom reside at 21 Evandale Court,
Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, 17013.
2. The defendants are Steven A. and Jessica M. Mentzer, the
father and mother of the ch Ud. The father, Steven A. Mentzer,
temporarily resides at 21 Evandale Court, Carlisle, Cumberland
county, Pennsylvania, 17103, an~ the mother, Jessica M. Mentzer,
temporarily resides at 96 Princess Boulevard, Mechanicsburg,
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, 17055.
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3. Plaintiffs seek custody of the following child:
~ pate of Birt!\
Jennifer Elaine Mae Mentzer
21 Evandale Ct 10/31/95
Carlisle, PA 17013
The child was not born out of wedlock.
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The child is presently in the actual custody of Margaret and
Robert Mentzer, who reside at 21 Evandale Court, carlisle,
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, 17013.
During the past five yeare, the child has resided with the
following persons and at the following addresses:
Persons
Mentzer Family
Jessica Mentzer and
Mary Finkey, (Jessica's
sister's mother-in-lew)
Mentzer Family
Jessica and steven
Mentzer
Mentzer Family
Jessica Mentzer and
Mary Finkey (Jessica's
sister's mother-in-law)
Mentzer Family
Jessica Mentzer,
Charlotte Bair and
Charles Hallman
(grandmother + uncle)
Mentzer Family
A44relll Dates
21 Evandale Court
Carlisle, PA
09/08/97-present
3 South High Street
Newville, PA
08/15/97-09/08/97
21 Evandale Court
Carlisle, PA
Harrisburg Shelter
05/12/97-08/15/97
04/15/97-05/12/97
21 Evandale Court
Carlisle, PA
02/28/97-04/15/97
3 South High street
Newville, PA
02/15/91-02/28/97
21 Evandale ct
Carlisle, PA
96 Princess Blvd
Mechanicsburg, PA
02/96-02/97
01/96-02/96
10 Hollinger Street
Mount Holly, PA
11/02/95- 01/96
The mother of the child is Jessica M. Mentzer, temporarily
residing at 96 PrinoesB BOUlevard, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland
County, Pennsylvania, 17055.
She is married.
The father of the child is steven A. Mentzer, temporarily
residing at 21 Evandale Court, Carlisle, Cumberland County,
Pennsylvania, 17013.
He is married.
4. Ths relationship of the plaintiffS to the child is that of
paternal grandmother and grandfather. The plaintiffS re~ide with
the fOllowing persons:
HAm! Relatlonshig
steven Mentzer (temporarily) son
Richard Mentzer son
Jennifer Mentzer granddaughter
5. The relationship of defendants to the child is that of
mother and father. The defendant mother temporarily resides with
the following persons:
HAm!
RelationshiD
grandmother
Charlotte Bair
Charles Hallman
uncle
The defendant father temporarily resides with the following
persons:
HAm!
Margaret Mentzer
Relationship
mother
Robert Mentzer
father
Richard Mentzer
brother
Jennifer Mentzer
daughter
6. Plaintiffs have not participated as parties or witnesses,
or in another capacity, in other litigation concerning tho custody
of the chi ld in this or another court. However, a Custody Order was
entered at docket # 95-7232, on January 3, 1996, giving both
defendants shared legal and physical custody. The father was to
have custody during the week and the mother had custody on the
weekends. A second custody Order was entered by agreement of the
parents on September 11, 1997, to the same docket, which changed
the physical custody to alternating weeks, instead of the father
having custody during all weeks. However, neither. parent has
followed the Orders, and plaintiffs have been caring for the child.
A true and correct copy of the Orders of January 3, 1996, and
September 11, 1997, are appended hereto and incorporated by
reference.
Plaintiffs have been notified by Cumberland County Children &
Youth Services that a dependency petition has been fillld with this,
Court and that an emergency hearing will be held on that petition
this date.
Plaintiffs do not know of a person not a party to the
proceedings who has physical custody of the children or claims to
have custody or visitation rights with respect to the children.
7. The best interest and permanent welfare of the child will
be served by granting the r.elief requested because:
a) Plaintiffs are the primary caretakers of the child llnd
have provided for the emotional and physical needs of the
child since her birth.
b) Neither parent is responsible enough to care for the
child.
c) Neither parent has shown any long-term interest or
commitment to raising the child.
d) Neither parent has a stable home environment. In tact,
defendants are both only staying temporarily at their current
residences.
8. Each parent whose parental rights to the children have not
been terminated and the person who has physical custody of the
children have been named as parties to this action.
WHEREFORE, plaintiffs request the court to g~ant to them
sole legal and physical custody of the child, with reasonable
noncustodial visitation by both parents.
Date:
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Supervising Attorney
FAMILY LAW CLINIC
45 North Pitt Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
717/243-2968
VERIFICATION
We verity that the statements made in this custody Complaint
are true and correct to the best of our personal knowledge and
belief.
We understand that false statoments herein are made
subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. 4904, relating to unsworn
falsification to authorities.
Date:
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JESSICA M. MENTZER
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
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STEVEN A. MENTZER
IN ~E: CUSTOpy ORDER
95-7232 CIVIL TERM (CUSTODY)
97-4780 CIVIL TERM (PFA)
QRDER OF COURT
AND NOW, September 11, 1997, upon consideration of the parties' Consent
Agreement, the Order of January 3, 1996, Is modified as follows:
1. The plaintiff and defendant shall share physical custody of the child,
Jennifer Elaine Mae Mentzer, born 10/31/95, on an alternating weekly basis,
exchanging custody every Monday evening at 7:00 p.m., and shall share custody
on the child's birthday and holidays at times to be agreed upon by the parties.
2. The custody count In the Terr.porary Protection Order is consolidated with
the Custody Action No. 95.7232, I'
3. In all other respects the Custody 'Order of January 3, 1996, remains In
effect.
4. This order to be without prejudice to either party to refer the matter to a
Custody Conciliator.
By the Court,
J.
Joan Carey, Esquire
For the Plaintiff
Peter J. Russo, Esquire
For the Defendant
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1 IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
1 CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
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1 NO. 95-7232 CIVIL TERM
JESSICA MAE MENTZER,
Defendant
IN RE: CUSTODY
QJtDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this 3rd day of January, 1996, upon
consideration of the "Agreement for Custody" filed in this
matter, and the parties having appeared in court pursuant to an
Order dated December 27, 1995. and the Defendant, Jessica Mae
Mentzer, having indioated that she is not in agreement with the
custody document which she signed and which precipitated this
hearing, the implicit motion for approval of the agreement
for custody and entry of its terms as a Court Order is denied.
Pending further Order of Court, legal custody of
the parties' child, Jennifer Dlaine Mae Mentzer, born October
31, 1995, shall be shared by the parties. Physical custody of
the ohild shall also be shared by the parties, with the father
having cuetody during the week from Sunday at 7:00 p.m. until
Friday at 7100 p.m. and the mother having custody during the
remaining period of time.
The parties are directed to oonsult with counsel
with a view toward filing a proper custody complaint and
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Steven A. Mentzer
10 Hollinger Street
Mount Holly Springs, PA 17065
Plaintiff, Pro se
Jessica M. Mentzer
96 Princess Boulevard
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
Defendant, Pro se
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Plaintiffs
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: IN CUSTODY
; NO. 97-(...:-)'Y7cIVIL TERM
JESSICA M. AND STEVEN A. MENTZER,
Defendant
ORDER OF COUR'(
ANO NOW, this day of , 1997, upon consideration of the attached
complaint, it is hereby directed that the parties and their respective counsel appear before,
, the conciliator, at , Cumberland County Courthouse,
on the day of , 1997, at 01., for a Pre-Hearing Custody Conference. At
such conference, an effort will be made to resolve the issues in dispute; or if this cannot be
accomplished, to define and narrow the issues to be heard by the court, and to cnter into a
temporary ordcr. Eithcr party may bring the child(ren) who is the subjcct of this custody action
to the conference, but the child/children's attendance is not mandatory. Failure to appear at the
conference may provide grounds for cntry of a temporary or permancnt order,
FOR THE COURT:
By:
Custody Conciliator
YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU DO
NOT HAVE A LAWYER OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE
OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP
OFFICE OF THE COURT ADMINISTRATOR
COURTHOUSE, 4th Floor
CARLISLE, PA 17013
7171240-6200
AMERICANS wlTn DISABILiTIES ACT OF 1990
The Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County is required by law to comply with
the Americans with Oisabilities Act of 1990, for information about accessible facilities and
reasonable accommodations available to di'abled individuals having business before .he court,
please contact our office. All arrangements must be made at least 72 hours prior to any hearing
or business before .he court. You must attcnd the scheduled confcrencc or hearing,
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MARGARET E. AND ROBERT M. MENTZER :
Plaintiffs
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
v.
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: IN CUSTODY
JESSICA M. AND STEVEN A. MENTZER,
Defendant
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: NO. 97-(y.)71CIVIL TERM
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this day of , 1997, upon consideration of the attached
complaint, it is hereby directed that the parties and their respective counsel appear before,
, the conciliator, at , Cumberland County Courthouse,
on the day of , 1997, at 10., for a Pre-Hearing Custody Conference. At
such conference, an effort will be made to resolve the issues in disputc; or if this cannot be
accomplished, to define and narrow the issues to be h...ard by the court, and to enter into a
temporary order. Either party may bring the child(ren) who is the subject of this custody action
to the conference, but the child/children's attendance is not mandatory. Failure to appear at the
conference may provide grounds for entry of a temporary or permanent order.
FOR THE COURT:
By:
Custody Conciliator
YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU DO
NOT HAVE A LAWYER OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE
OFFICE SET FORTH T3ELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP.
OFFICE OF THE COURT ADMINISTRATOR
COURTHOUSE, 4th Floor
CARLISLE, PA 17G13
717/240-6200
AMERICANS WIllI DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990
The Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County is required by law to comply with
the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. For information about accessible facilities and
reasonable accommodations available to disabled individuals having business before the court,
please contact our office. All arrangements must be made at least 72 hours prior to any hearing
or business before the court. You must attend the scheduled conference or hearing.
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MARGARET E. AND ROBERT M. MENTZER
Plaintiffs
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERL.AND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
v.
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: IN CUSTODY
JESSICA M. AND STEVEN A. MENTZER,
Dcfendant
: NO. 97-(,,J7'1 CIVIL TERM
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this day of , 1997, upon consideration of the attached
complaint, it is hereby directed that thc parties and their respectivc counsel appear beforc,
, the conciliator, at , Cumberland County Courthouse,
on the . day of , 1997, at m., for a Pre-Hearing Custody Conference. At
such conference, an effort will be made to resolve the issues in dispute; or if this cannot be
accomplished, to define and narrow the issues to be heard by the court, and to cnter into a
temporary order. Either party may bring the ehild(rcn) who is the subject of this custody action
to the conference, but the child/children's attendance is not mandatory. Failure to appear at the
conference may provide grounds for entry of a temporary or permanent order.
FOR THE COURT:
By:
Custody Conciliator
YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU DO
NOT HAVE A LAWYER OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE
OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP.
OFFICE OF THE COURT ADMINISTRATOR
COURTHOUSE, 4th Floor
CARLISLE, PA 17013
717/240-6200
AMERICANS WITH DlSAUlLlTIES ACT OF 1990
The Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County is required by law to comply with
the Americans wilh Disabilities Act of 1990. For information about accessible facilities and
reasonable accommodations available to disabled individuals having business before the COllrt,
please contact our office. All arrangements must be made at least 72 hours prior to any hearing
or business before the court. You must attend the scheduled conf.:rence or hearing.
MARGARET E. AND ROBERT M. MENTZER,
Plaintiffs
v.
IN THE COURT OF COMMON
PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN CUSTODY
JESSICA M. AND STEVEN A. MENTZER,
Defendants
NO. 97-6277
CIVIL TERM
Affidavit of Retyrn of Oervioe
I, Suzanne Sporri, Certified Legal Intern, Family Law Clinic,
hereby certify that I have served a copy of the Plaintiffs' custody
Complaint on defendant Steven A. Mentzer, by hand delivering a copy
to him on the 13th day of November, 1997, at 1 p.m. at the Family
Law Clinic, 45 North pitt Street, Carlisle, Pennsylvania.
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Plaintiffs
IN THE COUR'l' OF COMMON
PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
v.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN CUSTODY
JESSICA M. AND STEVEN A. MENTZER,
Defendants
NO. 97-6277
CIVIL TERM
Attidavit ot Return ot Service
I, Suzanne sporri, Certified Legal Intern, Family Law Clinic,
hereby certify that I have personally served a copy of the
Plaintiffs' custody Complaint on Jessica M, Mentzer by hand
delivering a copy to her on the 25th day of November, 1997, at 2 pm
at the Cumberland County Courthouse, 1 Courthouse Square, Carlisle,
Pennsylvania.
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