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MATTHEW ZAPPE,
Plaintiff
vs.
STEPHANIE J. ROBERTS,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. O.3-~ Y 7~
: CIVIL ACTION -LAW
CUSTODY
PETITION TO CONFIRM CUSTODY
AND NOW, comes Plaintiff, Matthew Zappe, by and through his attorney, Diane
S. Baker, Esquire, and files this Complaint, based upon the following:
l • Plaintiff, Matthew Za
ppe, is an adult individual residing at 1 Boeing Road,
New Cumberland, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
2• Defendant, Stephanie J. Roberts, is an adult individual residing at 272
Cumberland Road, Shiremanstown, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, Defendant is
represented by Joan Carey, Esquire.
3• Plaintiff seeks to confirm prim
April 23, 1997. Plaintiff is the natural father of the child and Dyefendan tis tthe e, born
mother of the child. The child was born of the mania e of the arties. natural
currently in the custody of his father, Matthew Za e g p The child is
4• Since birth, the child has residedpwith the follolwin this action.
following addresses: g persons and at the
~a) 1998 to 2000, with the Defendant at Seventh Street
Mechanicsburg, Cumberland Coun I~ID Building,
ty, Pennsylvania;
fib) 2000 to November 24, 2002, with the Defendant and her husband, g~h
Street, New Cumberland, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania; and
~c) November 24, 2002 to Present, with Plaintiff and Plaintiffs fiance, 1
Boeing Road, New Cumberland C
, timberland County, Pennsylvania.
5• On November 24, 2002, at the Defendant's request, the minor child began
residing with the plaintiff. This followed a domestic violence incident at the Defendant's
residence wherein she was assaulted by her husband. Criminal charges were filed but
were withdrawn, There have been numerous other incidences of domestic violence
between Defendant
and her husband,
Many of these incidents have occurred in the
presence of the minor child, Kyle. In each previous instance, Defendant and her
later reconciled and she dropped the pendin
husband
6• Plaintiffhas not g criminal chazges.
in other litigation concerning the custody of the hi d n r a• witness, or in another capacity,
7• Plaintiff has no information of a custod this or another court.
pending in a court of this Co Y proceeding concerning the child
mmonwealth.
8• There have been no prior orders between these parties concern'
minor child.
m8 this
9• Plaintiff does not know of a
physical custody of the child or claims to have cu t dy or v~isitat on proceedings who has
the child. ghts with respect to
10. Each parent whose parental ri
and the person who has physical custody of t~hte childehas lbeen nhas not been terminated
action. arced as parties to
this
11. The best interest and e
granting the relief because Plaintiff provides t a safe home an hild will be served by
environment for the child. d a stable and loving
WHEREFORE, plaintiff respectfully requests Your Honorable Court
primary physical and shared legal custody of the minor child grant him
periods ofpartial physical custody at such times as agreed upon b with Defendant having
Y the parties.
Respectfully submitted,
DATE; _ --.•
D-~g S. Baker, Esquire ---
Supreme Court ID #53200
27 South Arlene Street
Post Office Box 6443
Harrisburg, PA 17112-0443
(717) 671-9600
VERIFICATION
I verify that the statements made in this Complaint are true and correct. ]
understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S.
Section 4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
M,~ TTHEW ZAPPE -
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MATTHEW ZAPPE IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
PLAINTIFF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA.
V• 03-478 CIVIL ACTION LAW
STEPHANIE J. ROBERTS IN CUSTODY
DEFENDANT _
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, Thursday, February 06, 2003 , upon consideration of the attached Complaint,
it is hereby directed that parties and their respective counsel appear before _ Dawn S. Sunday, Esq. ,the conciliator,
at 39 West Main Street, Fridai March 14, 2003 at 8:30 AM
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055 on Y~
for aPre-Hearing Custody Conference. At such conference, an effort will be made to resolve the issues in dispute; or
if this camiot be accomplished, to define and narrow the issues to be heard by the court, and to enter into a temporary
order. All children age five or older may also be present at the conference. Failure to appear at the conference may
provide grounds for entry of a temporary or permanent order.
The court hereby directs the parties to furnish any and all existing Protection from Abuse orders,
Special Relief orders, and Custody orders to the conciliator 48 hours prior to scheduled hearing.
FOR THE COURT,
By; Is/ Dawn undc~a Fsa L
Custody Conciliator
The Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County is required by law to comply with the
Americans with Disabilites 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.
YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR ATTORNEY AT ONCE. IF YOU DO NOT
HAVE AN ATTORNEY OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE OFFICE SET
FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOiJ CAN GET LEGAL HELP.
Cumberland County Bar Association
2 Liberty Avenue
Carlisle, Pennsylvania l 7013
Telephone (717) 249-3166
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MATTHEW ZAPPE
Plaintiff
vs.
STEPHANIE J. ROBERTS
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
03-478 CIVIL ACTION LAW
IN CUSTODY
ORDER
AND NOW, this 20th day of March, 2003 ,the conciliator, being advised by
counsel that all custody issues have been resolved by agreement c-f the parties, relinquishes
jurisdiction. The Custody Conciliation Conference scheduled for today, March 20, 2003, is
cancelled.
FOR THE COURT,
Dawn S. Sunday, Esquire
Custody Conciliator
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MATTHEW ZAPPE, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
vs. N0.03-478
STEPHANIE J. ROBERTS :CIVIL ACTION -LAW
Defendant :CUSTODY
CUSTODY ORDER
AND NOW, this ~ a' ~ day of 1 ' ` , 2003, upon consideration
of the agreement of the parties, it is hereby Ordered that custody of the minor child, Kyle David
Zappe, born April 23, 1997, shall be as follows:
1. The parties shall share legal custody of the minor child. They shall consult with
each other relative to all important decisions concerning the subject minor child, including such
matters as health, education, and religion. Both parties shall be entitled to equal access to all
school and medical records. The parties agree that major decisions concerning their child,
including, but not necessarily limited to, the child's health, welfare, education, religious training
and upbringing shall be made by them jointly, after discussion and consultation with each other,
rvi±h a view toward ~rtaining and following a harmonious policy in the child's best interests.
Each party agrees not to impair the other party's rights to shared legal custody of the child. Each
party agrees not to attempt to alienate the affections of the child from the other party. Each party
shall notify the other of any activity or circumstances concerning their child that could
reasonably be expected to be of concern to the other. Day to day decisions shall be the
responsibility of the parent then having physical custody. With regard to any emergency
decisions, which must be made, the parent having physical custody of the child at the time of the
emergency shall be permitted to make any immediate decisions necessitated thereby. However,
that parent shall inform the other of the emergency and consult with him or her as soon as
possible. Each party shall be entitled to complete and full information regarding the child from
any doctor, dentist, teacher, professional or authority and to have copies of any reports given to
either party as a parent.
2. Beginning June 6, 2003, the parties shall share physical custody of the child on an
alternating weekly schedule. The transfer will occur Mondays at 7:00 P.M. with Mother's week
beginning June 6, 2003 at 7:00 P.M. During Mother's week, the Father shall have the child from
Sunday 7:00 P.M. until Monday 7:00 P.M. During Father's week, the Mother shall have the
child from Friday 7:00 P.M. until Saturday 2:00 P.M. It is the intention of the parties to share
equally the number of days and nights with the child during the year.
3. The parties shall alternate the following holidays: Easter, Memorial Day, Fourth
of July, Labor Day, and Thanksgiving, commencing with Father having Easter, 2003.
4. The parties shall share custody at Christmas by alternating Segment A: Christmas
eve 3:00 P.M. into Christmas day 3:00 P.M. and Segment B: Christmas day from 3:00 P.M.
unti13:00 P.M. on December 26 as follows:
a. Mother shall have Segment A and Father Segment B in 2003 and odd
numbered years thereafter, and
b. Father shall have Segment A and Mother Segment B in 2004 and even
numbered years thereafter.
5. Mother shall have child always on Mother's Day and Father shall have child
always on Father's Day.
6. The holiday schedule shall supercede the regular schedule.
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7. The child shall attend Mount Zion Elementary School beginning the 2003-2004
school year.
8. The parties shall share transportation. The party receiving the child shall be
responsible for the pick-up.
9. Both parties shall be entitled to reasonable telephone contact with the child when
in the custody of the other parent.
10. During any periods of custody, the parties to this Order shall not possess or use
any controlled substance nor shall they consume alcoholic beverages to the point of intoxication.
The parties shall likewise assure, to the extent possible, that other household members and/or
houseguests comply with this prohibition. Neither party shall drive if he/she has been drinking.
11. Neither party shall expose the child to domestic violence. In the event of a
domestic violence incident at either residence, which necessitates police involvement, the child
shall go to the other parent's residence temporarily until the child's safety can be ensured. If the
parties cannot agree to return to the court ordered schedule within two weeks, either parent may
petition to modify the order.
12. Both parties shall be aware of and obey laws concerning the safety of the child
and the child's well being.
13. Both parents shall not make derogatory comments about the other parent in the
presence of the child and, to the extent possible, shall not permit third parties from making such
comments in the presence of the child.
14. The parties agree that they shall share the entitlement to claim the minor child as
an exemption for income tax purposes. Father shall be entitled to the deduction for the child in
odd numbered years and Mother shall be entitled to the deduction in even numbered years. Both
parties agree to execute all documents necessary to implement this paragraph upon request.
JUDGE
This Order is entered pursuant to the consent of Plaintiff and Defendant:
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MATTHEW ZAPPE,
Plaintiff(Respondent
v.
STEPHANIE J. ROBERTS,
Defendant/Petitioner
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 03-478
CIVIL ACTION -LAW
IN CUSTODY
PETITION FOR MODIFICATION OF CUSTODY
AND NOW comes Plaintiff/Petitioner, Matthew Zappe, by and through his
attorney, Diane S. Baker, Esquire, and files this Petition for Modification of Custody,
based upon the following:
1. Plaintiff/Respondent, Matthew Zappe, (hereinafter referred to as Father) is
an adult individual residing at 30 Boeing Road, New Cumberland, Cumberland County,
Pennsylvania 17070.
2, DefendantlPetitioner, Stephanie J. Roberts, (hereinafter referred to as
Mother) is an adult individual residing at 316 Bridge Street, Apartment 3, New
Cumberland, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17070.
3, Petitioner seeks primary physical custody of Kyle David Zappe, born
Apri123, 1997. The child was born of the marriage of the parties.
4. Petitioner is the natural father of the minor child. He is married to Bree
Zappe.
5. Respondent is the natural mother of the minor child. She is marred to
Christopher Roberts.
6. For the past five years, the child has resided with the following persons
and at the following addresses:
(a) 1998 to 1999 with the Defendant at 511 Mazket Street, New Cumberland,
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania;
(b) 1949 to 2000 with the Defendant at Seventh Street HUD Building,
Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania;
(c) 2000 to November 2002, with the Defendant and her husband at 8"' Street,
New Cumberland, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania;
(d) November 24, 2002, to September, 2003, with Plaintiff and Plaintiffs
wife at 1 Boeing Road, New Cumberland, York County, Pennsylvania; and
(e) September, 2003, to present, every other week, with Plaintiff and
Plaintiffs wife at 30 Boeing Road, New Cumberland, York County, Pennsylvania, and
every other week with Defendant and her husband at 316 Bridge Street, Apartment 3,
New Cumberland, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
7, The current Custody Order was entered by agreement of the parties on
May 12, 2003. The Order, a copy of which is attached hereto marked, Exhibit A and
incorporated herein by reference, directed that the parties would share physical custody of
the minor child, Kyle David Zappe, on a week-by-week basis.
8. Since the entry of the current Order, Mother has relocated two times.
There have also been numerous domestic violence incidences at her residence between
her and her husband, Christopher Roberts, and there have been numerous separations and
reconciliations between Mother and her husband, all of which are extremely disruptive to
the child.
9. As a result of the many disruptions in the child's life, the child has been in
therapy with Mary Jo Devlin, LCSW, BCD, however, Mother has refused to cooperate
with the counseling process.
10. Plaintiff does not know of a person not party to the proceedings who has
physical custody of the child or claims to have custody or visitation rights with respect to
the child.
11. Each parent whose parental rights to the child have not been terminated
and the person who has physical custody of the child have been named as parties to this
action.
12. Plaintiff, Matthew Zappe, requests primary physical custody of the child
with Mother having periods of partial physical custody to include weekends and vacation
periods. Plaintiff/Father believes that such an arrangement would best serve the interest
of the child as he is able to provide a safe, stable and loving home for the child.
WHEREFORE, Petitioner respectfully requests this Honorable Court issue an
Order directing the Plaintiff and Defendant share legal custody of the minor child with
primary physical custody of the minor child, Kyle David Zappe, born April 23, 1997,
with Father.
Respectfully
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~~~, rane S. Baker, Esquire
~~z( Supreme Court ID #53200
27 South Arlene Street
Post Office Box 6443
Harrisburg, PA 17112-0443
(717) 671-4600
VERIFICATION
I, MATTHEW ZAPPE, verify that the statements made in this Petition for
Modification of Custody are true and correct. I understand that false statements herein
are made subject to the penalties of 18 PaC.S. Section 4904 relating to unsworn
falsification to authorities.
MATTHEW APP
Iv1.ATTHEW ZAPPE,
vs.
STEPHANIE J. ROBERTS
Plaintiff
Defendant
N T'FIE COURT OF COMiviON PLEAS OF
CU1ViBERLAlv'D COUNTY, PEN?1SYLVAiQIA
N0.03-478
CIVIL ACTION -LAW
CUSTODY
CUSTODY ORDER
Al\~ ?vOW, this _~_ day of , 2003, upon consideration
of the agreement of the parties, it is hereby Ordere at custody of the minor child, Kyle David
Zappe, born April Z3, 1997, shall be as follows:
The parties shall share legal custody of the minor child. They shall consult with
each other relative to all important decisions concerning the subject minor child, including such
matters as health, education, and religion. Both parties shall be entitled to equal access to all
school and medical records. The parties agree that major decisions concerning their child,
including, but not necessazily limited to, the child's health, welfaze, education, religious training
and upbringing shall be made by them jointly, after discussion and consultation with each other,
v; ith a view reward obtaining and fnllowin~ a harmonious policy in ffie child's best interests.
Each party agrees not to impair the other party's rights to shared legal custody of the child. Each
party agrees not to attempt to alienate the affections of the child from the other party. Each party
shall notify the other of any activity or circumstances concerning their child that could
reasonably be expected to be of concern to the other. Day to day decisions shall be the
responsibility of the pazent then having physical custody. With regard to any emergency
decisions, which must be made, the parent having physical custody of the child at the time of the
emergency shall be permitted to make any immediate decisions necessitated thereby. However,
"EXHIBIT A"
that parent shall inform the other of the emergency and consult with him or her as soon as
possible. Each party shall be entitled to complete and foil information regarding the child from
any doctor, dentist, teacher, professional or authority and to have copies of any reports given to
either party as a pazent.
Beginning June 6, 2003, the parties shall share physical custody of the child on an
a!ternatino weekly schedule. The transfer will occur Mondays at 7:00 P.M. with Mother's week
beginning June 6, 2003 at 7:00 P.M. During Mother's week, the Father shall 'cave the child from
Sunday 7:00 P.M. until Monday 7:00 P.M. During Father's week, the Mother shall have the
child from Friday 7:00 P.M. until Saturday 2:00 P.M. It is the intention of the parties to share
equally the number of days and nights with the child during the year.
The parties shall alternate the following holidays: Easter, Memorial Day, Fourth
of July, Labor Day, and Thanksgiving, commencing with Father having Easter, 2003.
The parties shall share custody at Christmas by alternating Segment A: Christmas
eve 3:00 P.M. into Christmas day 3:00 P.M. and Segment B: Christmas day from 3:00 P.M.
until 3:00 P.M. on December 26 as follows:
a. Mother shall have Segment A and Father Segment B in 2003 and odd
numbered years thereafter, and
b. Father shall have Segment A and Mother Segment B in 2004 and even
numbered years thereafter.
Mother shall have child always on Mother's Day and Father shall have child
always on Father's Day.
6. The holiday schedule shall supersede the regular schedule.
7. The child shall attend Mount Zion Elementary School beginning the 2003-2004
school year.
The parties shall share transgortation. The party receiving the child shall be
responsible for the pick-up.
Both parties shall be entitled to reasonable telephone contact with the child when
in the custody of the other parent.
10. During any neriods of custody, the parties to this Order shall not possess or use
any controlled substance nor shall they consume alcoholic beverages to the point of intoxication.
The parties shall likewise assure, to the extent possible, that other household members and/or
houseguests comply with this prohibition. Neither party shall drive if he/she has been drinking.
1 I. Neither party shall expose the child to domestic violence. In the event of a
domestic violence incident at either residence, which necessitates police involvement, the child
shall go to the other parent's residence temporarily until the child's safety can be ensured. If the
parties cannot agree to return to the court ordered schedule within two weeks, either pazent may
petition to modify the order.
12. Both parties shad be aware of and obey laws concerning the safety of the child
and the child's well being.
13. Both parents shall not make derogatory comments about the other parent in the
presence of the child and, to the extent possible, shall not permit third parties from making such
commenu in the presence of the child.
14. The parties agree that they shall share the entitlement to claim the minor child as
an exemption for income tax purposes. Father shall be entitled to the deduction for the child in
odd numbered years and Mother shall be entitled to the deduction in even numbered years. Both
parties agree to execute all documents necessary to implement this pazagraph upon request.
BY THE. COUF:T:
~.SI "U. ,JUDGE
This Order is entered pursuant [o the consent of Plaintiff and Defendant:
Matthew Zappe, Plainti
Baker, Attorney for Plaintiff
27 South Arlene Street
Hamsburg, PA 17112-0443
5tepham J. Roberts, D fendant
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~idPenn Legal Services
8 Irvine Row, Cazlisle, PA 17013
TRUE COPY FROM RECORD
In Testimony whereof, I here unto set my hand
and the seal of sajd Court t Carlisle, Pa.
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MA'1{THEW ZAPPE IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
PLAINTIFF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. 03-478 CIVIL ACTION I.AW
J.ROBERTS
IN CUSTODY
DEFENDANT
ORDER OF COURT
A D NOW, Wednesday, May 04, 2005 ,upon consideration of the attached Complaint,
it is here y directed that parties and their respective counsel appear before Dawn S. Sunday, Esq. , Che conciliator,
at ~9 West Main Street, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055 on Wednesday, May 25, 2005 _ at 10:30 AM
for aPre-Hearing Custody Conference. At such conference, an effort will be made to resolve the issues in dispute; or
if this ca not be accomplished, to define and narrow the issues to he heard by the court, and to enter into a temporary
order. A 1 children ale five or older may also be present at the conference. Failure to appear at the conference may
provide rounds for entry of a temporary or permanent order.
T e court hereby directs the parties to furnish any and all existing Protection from Abuse orders,
Special elief orders, and Custody orders to the conciliator 48 hours prior to scheduled hearing.
FOR THE COURT,
By: /s/ Dawn_S. Sunday, Esq. ,~M/__
Custody Conciliator
The Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County is required by law to comply with the Americans
with Disabilites Act of 1990. For information about accessible facilities and reasonable accommodations
avai able to disabled individuals having business before the court, please contact ow~ office. All arrangements
mus be made at least 72 hours prior [o any hearing or business before the court. You must attend the scheduled
conterence or hearing.
YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR ATTORNEY AT ONCE. IF YOU DO NOT
HA E AN ATTORNEY OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE TH[i OFFICE SET
FO TH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP.
Cumberland County Bar Association
32 South Bedford Street
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
Telephone (717) 249-3166
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MATTHEW ZAPPE,
Plaintiff
vs.
STEPHANIE J. ROBERTS,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 03-478
CIVIL ACTION -LAW
CUSTODY
PRAECIPE TO WITHDRAW APPEARANCE
To the Prothonotary:
Please note that, pursuant to Pa. R.C.P. 1012, MidPenn Legal Services hereby
withdraws their appearance as attorneys for Stephanie J. Roberts, the defendant in the
above-captioned matter.
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Dated: May ~ , 2005 '
i race D'Alo, Esq.
idPenn Legal Services
8 Irvine Row
Carlisle, PA 17013
PRAECIPE TO ENTER APPEARANCE
To the Prothonotary:
Please enter the appearance of the Family Law Clinic on behalf of Stephanie J.
;, the defendant in the above-captioned matter.
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• T.eoal T LUCYJ HNSTON-WALSH
THOMAS M. PLACE
ROBERT E. RAINS
Supervising Attorneys
FAMILY LAW CLINIC
45 North Pitt Street
Carlisle, Pa 17013
(717)243-2968
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I.D. No. 53200
27 South Arlene Stree[
P.O. Box 6443
Harrisburg, PA 17112-0443
(717) 671-9600
MATTHEW ZAPPE,
Plaintiff/Respondent
v.
STEPHANIE J. ROBERTS,
Defendant(Petitioner
: IN TAE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 03-478
CIVIL ACTION -LAW
IN CUSTODY
AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE
I, Diane S. Baker, Esquire, hereby certify that a true and correct copy of the
Petition for Modification of Custody and Scheduling Order was served on the Defendant
by certified mail, restricted delivery, return receipt requested, on May 19, 2005, at the
Defendant's last known address of:
316 Bridge Street
Apartment3
New Cumberland, PA 17070
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The return receipt card is attached hereto as Exhibit "A'"' i
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Attorney for Plaintiff
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MATTHEW ZAPPE IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
vs. 03-478 CIVIL ACTION LAW
STEPHANIE J. ROBERTS
Defendant IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this ~ ~ day of ~ tJ4' ~ 2005, upon
consideration of the attached Custody Conciliation Report, it is ordered and directed as follows:
1. The parties shall submit themselves, their minor Child, and any other individuals deemed
necessary by the evaluator, to a custody evaluation to be performed by Arnold Shienvold, Ph.D. The
purpose of the evaluation shall be to obtain independent professional recommendations concerning
ongoing custody arrangements which best meet the Child's needs and interests. The Father shall pay
all costs of the evaluation initially, with the Mother contributing toward the costs to the extent of her
financial ability as arranged by agreement between the parties. The parties shall sign all authorizations
deemed necessary by the evaluator in order to obtain additional information pertaining to the parties or
the Child. The parties shall contact the evaluator's office within 10 days of the custody conciliation
conference in order to schedule their first sessions.
2. Pending further Order of Court or agreement of the parties, the prior Order of this Court
dated May 12, 2003 shall continue in effect.
3. Within 60 days of receipt of the evaluator's written custody recommendations unsel for
either party may contact the conciliator to schedule an additional custody-cejici~tion onference, if
necessary.
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MATTHEW ZAPPE
Plaintiff
vs.
STEPHANIE J. ROBERTS
Defendant
Prior Judge: Edgar B, Bayley
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
03-478 CIVIL ACTION LAW
IN CUSTODY
CUSTODY CONCILIATION SUMMARY REPORT
IN ACCORDANCE WITH CUMBERLAND COUNTY RULE OF CIVIL
PROCEDURE 1915.3-8, the undersigned Custody Conciliator submits the following report:
1. The pertinent information concerning the Child who is the subject of this litigation is as
follows:
NAME DATE OF BIRTH CURRENTLY IN CUSTODY OF
Kyle David Zappe Apri123, 1997 Mother/Father
2. A conciliation conference was held on June 8, 2005, with the following individuals in
attendance: The Father, Matthew Zappe, with his counsel, Diane S. Baker, Esquire, and the Mother,
Stephanie J. Roberts, with her counsel, Jeffrey G. Stovall and Ann MacDonald-Fox, Esquire.
3. The parties agreed to entry of an Order in the form as attached.
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Date Dawn S. Sunday, Esquire
Custody Conciliator
MATTHEW ZAPPE, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Plaintiff :CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
vs. N0.03-478
STEPHANIE J. ROBERTS, :CIVIL ACTION -LAW
Defendant :CUSTODY
STIPULATION AND AGREEME T OF THE PARTIES
AND NOW, this -~ day of ~_ 2005, come
the parties, MATTHEW ZAPPE, hereinafter referred to as Father, by and through his
attorney, Diane S. Baker, Esquire, and STEPHANIE J. ROBE][ZTS, hereinafter referred to
as Mother, by and through her attorney the Family Law Clinic, and agree as follows:
The parties are the parents of the minor child., Kyle David Zappe, born
Apri123, 1997.
2. The parties shall share legal custody of the minor child. They shall
consult with each other relative to all important decisions concerning the subject minor
child, including such manners as health, education and religion. Both parties shall be
entitled to equal access to all school and medical records. The parties agree that major
decisions concerning their child, including, but not necessarily limited to, the child's
health, welfare, education, religious training and upbringing shall be made by them
jointly, after discussion and consultation with each other, with a view towazd obtaining
and following a harmonious policy in the child's best interests. Each party agrees not to
impair the other party's rights to shared legal custody of the child. Each party agrees not
to attempt to alienate the affections of the child from the other party. Each party shall
notify the other of any activity or circumstance concerning; their child that could
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reasonably be expected to be of concern to the other. Day to day decisions shall be the
responsibility of the pazent then having physical custody. With regard to any emergency
decisions, which must be made, the parent having physical custody of the child at the
time of the emergency shall be permitted to make any immediate decisions necessitated
thereby. However, that parent shall inform the other of the e;mergency and consult with
him or her as soon as possible. Each party shall be entitled to complete and full
information from any doctor, dentist, teacher, professional or authority and to have copies
of any reports given to either party as a parent.
3. Father shall have primary physical custody of the child.c~ur~nrq -C-he .k~aa 1 y ~'~
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4. ~t Mother shall have partial physical custody on alternating weekends from
Friday evening until Sunday eveni~n~g:~i In addition, Mother shall have partial physical
custody of the child^on Friday evening of each of Father's weep:ends.
5. The parties shall alternate the following holidays: Easter, Memorial Day,
Fourth of July, Labor Day, and Thanksgiving.
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6. The Christmas holiday shall be shazed~as~"mui~ly agreed upon by the
parties.
7. Mother's Day shall always be with Mother and Father's Day shall always
be with Father.
8. The holiday schedule shall supersede the regular schedule.
9. During the summer, the parties shall share physical custody of the child on
an alternating week schedule. Mother shall always have the first full week of the child's
summer vacation.
10. The parties shall share transportation. The party receiving the child shall
be responsible for the pick-up.
11. Both parties shall be entitled to reasonable telephone contact with the
child when in the custody of the other parent.
12. During any periods of custody or visitation, the parties to this Order shall
not possess or use any controlled substance nor shall they consume alcoholic beverages
to the point of intoxication. The parties shall likewise assure., to the extent possible, that
other household members and/or houseguests comply with this prohibition.
13. Neither party shall expose the child to domestic violence. In the event of a
domestic violence incident at either residence which necessitates police involvement,
primary physical custody shall immediately revert to the other pazent until further Order
of Court.
14. Both parents shall not make derogatory comments about the other parent
in the presence of the child and, to the extent possible, shall not permit third parties from
making such comments in the presence of the child.
15. The parties agree that they shall share the entitlement to claim the minor
child as an exemption for income tax purposes. Father shall be entitled to the deduction
for the child in odd number yeazs and Mother shall be entitled to the deduction in even
number years. Both parties agree to execute all documents necessary to implement this
paragraph upon request.
16. The provisions of this Stipulation have been fully explained to Plaintiff by
his attorney, Diane S. Baker, Esquire, and to Defendant by her counsel through the
Family Law Clinic.
17. The parties agree that this Agreement shall be entE;red as Order of Court,4No
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have set their hands and seal the
day and year first above written.
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MATTHEW ZAPPE, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Plaintiff :CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
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STEPHANIE J. ROBERTS, :CIVIL ACTION -LAW
Defendant :CUSTODY
CUSTODY ORDER
AND NOW, this _~ day of , 2005, upon consideration
of the attached Stipulation and Agreement of the Parties, it is hereby Ordered that
custody of the minor child, Kyle David Zappe, born Apri123, 1997, shall be as follows:
1. The parties shall share legal custody of the minor child. They shall
consult with each other relative to all important decisions concerning the subject minor
child, including such manners as health, education and religion. Both parties shall be
entitled to equal access to all school and medical records. The parties agree that major
decisions concerning their child, including, but not necessarily limited to, the child's
health, welfare, education, religious training and upbringing shall be made by them
jointly, after discussion and consultation with each other, with a view toward obtaining
and following a harmonious policy in the child's best interests. Each party agrees not to
impair the other party's rights to shared legal custody of the child. Each party agrees not
to attempt to alienate the affections of the child from the other party. Each party shall
notify the other of any activity or circumstance concerning their child that could
reasonably be expected to be of concern to the other. Day to day decisions shall be the
responsibility of the parent then having physical custody. With regard to any emergency
decisions, which must be made, the parent having physical custody of the child at the
time of the emergency shall be permitted to make any immediate decisions necessitated
thereby. However, that parent shall inform the other of the emergency and consult with
him or her as soon as possible. Each party shall be entitled to complete and full
information from any doctor, dentist, teacher, professional or authority and to have copies
of any reports given to either party as a parent.
2. Father shall have primary physical custody of the child during the school
year.
3. During the school year, Mother shall have partial physical custody on
alternating weekends from Friday evening until Sunday evening. In addition, Mother
shall have partial physical custody of the child overnight on Friday evening of each of
Father's weekends.
4. The parties shall alternate the following holidays: Easter, Memorial Day,
Fourth of July, Labor Day, and Thanksgiving.
5. The Christmas holiday, including the child's holiday school vacation, shall
be shared equally as mutually agreed upon by the parties.
6. Mother's Day shall always be with Mother and Father's Day shall always
be with Father.
7. The holiday schedule shall supersede the regular schedule.
8. During the summer, the parties will share physical custody of the child on
an alternating week schedule. Mother shall always have the first full week of the child's
summer vacation.
9. The parties shall share transportation. The party receiving the child shall
be responsible for the pick-up.
10. Both parties shall be entitled to reasonable telephone and e-mail contact
with the child when in the custody of the other parent.
11. During any periods of custody or visitation, the parties to this Order shall
not possess or use any controlled substance nor shall they consume alcoholic beverages
to the point of intoxication. The parties shall likewise assure, to the extent possible, that
other household members and/or houseguests comply with this prohibition.
12. Neither party shall expose the child to domestic violence. In the event of
a domestic violence incident at either residence which necessitates police involvement,
primary physical custody shall immediately revert to the other parent until further Order
of Court.
13. Both parents shall not make derogatory comments about the other parent
in the presence of the child and, to the extent possible, shall not permit third parties from
making such comments in the presence of the child.
14. The parties agree that they shall share the entitlement to claim the minor
child as an exemption for income tax purposes. Father shall be entitled to
the deduction for the child in odd number years and Mother shall be
entitled to the deduction in even number years. Both parties agree to
execute all documents necessary to implement this paragraph upon
request.
15. All prior custody orders in this matter are.Kreby v~~I
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Matthew Zappe, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff, :CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v. : NO. 2003-478 CIVIL TERM
Stephanie J. Roberts,
Defendant : IN CUSTODY
PETITION FOR LEAVE TO WITHDRAW
Petitioner, The Family Law Clinic, hereby petitions to withdraw from further representation of
Stephanie J. Roberts, pursuant to Rule 1.16(b) (1}and (5) of the Pennsylvania Rules of Professional Conduct
and Pa.R.C.P. 1012, and in support therefore avers the following;
1. On May 24, 2005, the Family Law Clinic entered appearance on behalf of Ms. Roberts in the
above-captioned matter.
2. On June 8, 2005, the Family Law Clinic represented Ms. Roberts at a conciliation conference.
3. On September 13, 2005, the Court issued a Custody Order pursuant to the August 19, 2005,
Stipulation and Agreement of the Parties.
4, During the course of the Family Law Clinic's representation of Ms. Roberts,
irreconcilable differences have arisen between The Family Law Clinic and Ms.
Roberts which have made further representation of her unreasonably difficult.
5. As there is currently no litigation pending, withdrawal can be accomplished
without material adverse effect on the interests of Ms. Roberts.
Pursuant to C.C.R.P. 208.2(d), the concurrence of opposing counsel, Diane S. Baker, Esq., has
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been sought, Diane S. Baker, Esq., concurs with the filing of this Petition.
WHEREFORE, The Family Law Clinic requests permission to withdraw as counsel for Ms. Roberts in
this matter.
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Krista Ann Free
Certified Legal Intern
Thoma ~ .Place
Robert E. Rains
Anne MacDonald-Fox
Lucy Johnston-Walsh
Megan Riesmeyer
FAMILY LAW CLINIC
45 North Pitt Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-2968
Fax: (717) 243-3639
Matthew Zappe, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff, :CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
~. : NO. 2003-478 CIVIL TERM
Stephanie J. Roberts,
Defendant : IN CUSTODY
AMENDED PETITION FOR LEAVE TO WITHDRAW
Petitioner, The Family Law Clinic, hereby petitions to withdraw from further representation of
Stephanie J. Roberts, pursuant to Rule 1.16(b) (1) and (5) of the Pennsylvania Rules of Professional Conduct
and Pa.R.C.P. 1012, and in support therefore avers the following:
1. On May 24, 2005, the Family Law Clinic entered appearance on behalf of Ms. Roberts in the
above-captioned matter.
2. On June 8, 2005, the Family Law Clinic represented Ms. Roberts at a conciliation conference.
3. On September 13, 2005, the Court issued a Custody Order pursuant to the August 19, 2005,
Stipulation and Agreement of the Parties.
4. During the course of the Family Law Clinic's representation of Ms. Roberts,
irreconcilable differences have arisen between The Family Law Clinic and Ms.
Roberts which have made further representation of her unreasonably difficult.
5. As there is currently no litigation pending, withdrawal can be accomplished
without material adverse effect on the interests of Ms. Roberts.
6. The Honorable Edgar B. Bayley is the Judge who presided over this case.
Pursuant to C.C.R.P. 208.2(d), the concurrence of opposing counsel, Diane S. Baker, Esq., has
been sought, Diane S. Baker, Esq., concurs with the filing of this Petition.
WHEREFORE, The Family Law Clinic requests permission to withdraw as counsel for Ms. Roberts in
this matter.
Respectfull~r submitted,
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Krista Ann Free
Certified Legal
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Thomas .Place `
Robert E. Rains
Anne MacDonald-Fox
Lucy Johnston-Walsh
Megan Riesmeyer
FAMILY LAW CLINIC
45 North Pitt Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-2968
Fax: (717) 243-3639
MATTHEW ZAPPE,
PLAINTIFF
V.
STEPHANIE J. ROBERTS,
DEFENDANT
AND NOW, this
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
03-0478 CIVIL TERM
ORDER OF COURT
"~~ day of April, 2007, the amended petition for
leave to withdrawn as counsel, IS GRANTED.
By the Cou~r
Edgar B. ley, J.
Krista Ann Freego, Certified Legal Intern
Megan Riesmeyer, Esquire
The Family Law Clinic
For Defendant
Diane S. Baker, Esquire
For Plaintiff
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Matthew Zappe, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff :CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v. :CIVIL ACTION-LAW
CUSTODY
Stephanie J. Roberts,
Defendant NO.2003-478 CIVIL TERM
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Krista Ann Freego, Certified Legal Intern, Family Law Clinic, hereby certify that I
served a true and correct copy of the Petition for Leave to Withdraw and the Amended Petition
for Leave to Withdraw on the following people by depositing a copy of the same in the United
States regular first class mail on April 18, 2007.
Stephanie Roberts
9 West Factory Street
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
Diane Sommers Baker, Esquire
27 South Arlene Street
P.O. Box 6443
Harrisburg, PA 17112-0443
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FAMILY LAW CLINIC
45 North Pitt Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
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