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KAREN L, OINGRIC:'FI, IN '1'f1E COUR'T' OF COMMQN PLEAS OF
Plaintiff' CUMBERLAND COUN/'~T'Y, PF',NNSYLVANIA
v• NO.98- I~~. ~ ~ l ~ ~ c~L~
MICHAEL B. MIKULA, ,
Defendant IN CUSTODY
AND NOW, this _ day of _____, 1998, upon consideration of the attached
Complaint, it is hereby directed that the parties and their respective counsel appear before
T _ __ _ ,the conciliator, at ___ _ _ __
on the __ day of ______ .___ _, 1998, at ___ .m. for a Prc-Hearing
Custody Conference, At such conference, an effort will be made to resolve the issues in dispute; or
if this camrot be accomplished, to define and narrow the issues to he heard by the Court, and to enter
into a temporary order, All children age five or older may also he present at the conference, Failure
to appear at the conference may provide grounds for entry of a temporary or permanent order.
FOR THE COURT,
Custody Conciliator
The Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County is required by law to comply with the
Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, I~or information about accessible facilities and reasonable
accommodations available to disabled individuals Iraving business before the court, please contact
our office, All arrangements must be made at Icast 72 hours prior to any hearing or husiness before
the court, You must attend the scheduled conference or hearing.
YOU SFIOUL.D TAKE TI-ITS PAPER TO YOUR A"fTORNFsY AT ONCE, IF YOU DO
NOT HAVE AN A"fTORNEY OR CANNO'T' AFFORD ONE, CiO TO OR TELEPHONE THE
OFFICE SF,T FORTH BELOW 'CO FIND OUT' WHERE YOU CAN CET LEGAL HELP.
Cumberland County Bar Association
2 Liberty Avenue
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
Telephone (717) 2A9-3166
KAR>;N L, glfvGRICII, IN'f1iE COURT Of COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff CUMAERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
MICHAEL B, MACULA, ,
Defendant IN CUST'OUY
PLAINTIFP;~COMP A1NT TO CONF~II~~US,hO(~y
I, Plaintiff is Karen L. Gingrich, an adult individual currently residing at 44 Wost
Locust Streot, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania,
2. Defendant is Michael B, Mikula, an adult individual currently residing at 81 I West
Trindlo Road, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Ponnsylvania,
3. Plaintiff seeks custody of the children, Lauren Lynn Mikula and Brooke Annette
Mikula, twins being born on June 25, 1981, Morgan Michele Mikula, born on April 19, 1998, and
Michael Joseph Mikula, barn April 24, 1990, The children were not born out of wedlock. Since the
children's births, the children have resided with the following persons at the following addresses for
the following periods of time:
Lauren Lynn Mikula resided with the parties until their separation, then resided on alternate
occasions with each parent until recently she has been residing in foster care,
Brooke Annette Mikula resided with the parties until their separation, then has alternated
between parents, Most recently, Arooke has been residing primarily with the Plaintiff
Morgan Michele Mikula resided with the parties until their separation, thou has alternated
between parents, Mast recontly, Morgan has been residi~rg primarily with the Plaintiff.
Michael Joseph Mikula has resided primarily with Defendant at the abovo address until April
24, 1998 and naw resides with Plaintiff, though Michael has beon placed with Plaintiff by
Cumberland County Childron & Youth Services.
4, T'ho relationship of the Plaintiff to the children is that of mother, She is divorced and
living separately, The Plaintiff currently resides with the following:
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Brooke Annette Mikula Daughtot•
Morgan Michele Mikula Daughter
Michael Joseph Mikula So~~
5, T'ho relationship of the Dufundant to the uhiklrutt is that o1' Father, 1io is divorced and
living separately. The Dufundant currently resides with the follawing;
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Laureen Landis Girlfriend
Uallus Landis Girl1'ricnd's son
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ohild in this court or any court.
There has been a previous Order entered regarding the custody of the children, and a copy
of the Order dated April 2, 1992, which is attached hereto as Exhibit "A,"
7, The best interest and permanent welfare of the children will be sowed by granting
custody to Plaintiff because, She can best provide a stable, nurturing and loving environment for the
children.
~, Plaintiff dots not know of any parson nut a party to these proceedings who claims
to have custody or visitation rights with respect to the children, except Cumberland County Children
Rc Youth Services which will also be served with this Complaint and Order.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff requests your Honorable Court to set a time and place For a hearing
at which Plaintiff requests the Court to grant her the Custody Order, Pending said hearing, Plaintiff
requests temporary custody,
MARTSON, DEARDORFF, WILLIAMS & OTTO
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Thomas J. Willi s, Esquire
- Ten East High Street
CarUsle, PA 17013
(717) 243-3341
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The patties hove not participated in previous litigation concerning the custody of the
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF LEBANON COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
CT'VIL ACTION - FAMILY
KAREN L. GINGRICH No. 91-20274
v. :
MICHAEL B. MIKULA Protection From Abuse
O R '0 E R
AP1D NOW, to wit, A'Qril 2, 1992, it appearing to the
Court the parties have come to an accord regarding 'the issues
arising out of the Petition for Protection From Abuse filed by
Karen Gingrich, the Court orders consistent therewith as follows:
1. The terms and conditions of the Temporary Protection
Order dated March 27, 1992, shall continue in offect, exoept as
otherwise provided herein, for a period of one year, to be, computed
from March 27, 1992, unless modified by the Court after hearing,
if necessary, upon the petition of either party.
2. The defendant by agreeing to the terms of this Order
dose not admit to any wrongdoing as a predication to plaintiPP.'s
Petition under the Protection From Abuse Act.
EXFIiBIT "T"
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3, The parties shall have joint and shared oustody
of their lour children, Lauren, age 10, Bx•ooke, age l0, Morgan,
aq® 4, and Michael, age 2.
4, Frimary physical custody of Lauren and Brooke shall
be in their mother, Karen L. Gingrioh. Fximary physical oustody
of Morgan and Michael shall be in their father, Michael B,. Mi.kula.
5. Unless otherwise arranged by the parents, the mother
shall have partial custody of Morgan and Michael each weekend from
Friday at 6:00 p.m, until Sunday at 6:00 p.m., and the father shall
havo partial custody of Lauren and Brooke each weekend from Friday
at 6:00 p.m. until Sunday at 6:00 p.m. The Court vigorously urges
the parents to make time far all four children to be .together for
significant periods to maintain their relations tip as siblings.
6. Fetching and return of the children'Bhs~1l bq ;araanc~~1
1y~khe,parants through third paxties to minimize the .physical
!~Aantaat between each other.
7. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Order,
the parents shall be in contact with each other concerning partial
oustody arrangements and any emergency involving the children,
8. The ousts of this proceeding shall be shared equally
by-the parties.
BY THE COURT:
WALTE ,P.J.
ace James A. Chang, Esq,
Karen:.L. Gingrich/63 Sou Locust St „ Campbelltown, PA
Miohael D. Schultz, Esq.
Michael. L. Mikula/476 Lexington Ave., Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
PA State Polioe
Sheriff
Y1si~li'1St~1'iSlly
The foregoing Complaint to Confine Custody is based upon infi~rmtttion which has boon
gathered by my eounsol in the preparation of the IawsuiL '1'hc langutige of the document is that of
counsel and not my own. 1 have read the Complaint and to the extent that the document is based
upon information which I have given to my eounsol, it is True tmd corral to the best of my
knowledge, information and belief. To the extent that the content of the document is that of counsel,
I have relied upon eounsol in making this verification,
This statement and verification are made subject to the penalties of I8 Pa. C.S. Section 4904
relating to unsworn falsification to authorities, which provides that if I make knowingly false
averments, I may be subject to criminal penalties.
Ka et' n L, Cih rich
S:LIkTll~l ~'CES21~xY
-, Tricia D. Eokenroad, an authorized agent fpr Marisan, Duardorfl; Williams Kc Otto, hereby
certify that a copy of the linrogoing Custody Complain) served this date by depositing samo in the
Poet Gf0ce at Carlisle, PA, first class snail, postage prepaid, tuldrussal as follows;
Mr, Michael B. Mikula
R I I West "I'rindle Road
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
Ms. Necole (fresh
Caseworker
C,C.Y,S,
Suite 200
Human Services Building
16 West High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
MARTSON, DEARDORFF, WILLIAMS & OTTO
~Tricia U, Eckenroad <lUalu-tai' -
Ten East High Street
_, Carlisle, PA 17013
,; (717)243-3341
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KAREN L, CIINGRICH,
Plaintitl'
v,
MICWAEL. B, MIKULA,
Defendant
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^J THE COURT OF COMMC)N PLEAS OF
GUMdER1,gAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO.98- OC ~ ~~ ~~1,~--G~
1N CUSTODY
ORDER OF COU$T
AND NOW, this ____ day of _.__.__._,__, 1998, upon consideration of the attached
Complaint, it is hereby directed that the purties end their respective counsel appear before
_ _ _ _ _ - __,theconciliator,at__,_____ _^^ -.
on the ____ day of _- _ _ __ ___.._~, 199R, at ___"_ .m. for aPre-Hearing
Custody Conference. At such conference, an effort will be made to resolve the issues in dispute; or
jf this cannot be accomplished, to define and narcow the issues to he heard by the Court, and to enter
into a temporary order. All childron 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.
FOR'1'HE COURT,
By: ~----
Custody Conciliator
The Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County is required by law to comply with the
Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, l~or infofmation about accessible facilities and reasonable
accommodations available to disabled individuals having business before the court, please contact
our office. All arcangemonts must be made at least 72 hours prior to any hearing or business before
the court. You must attend the scheduled oonferenca or hearing.
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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 SE1' FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP.
Cumberland County Bar Association
2 Liberty Avenue
Carlisle, Pennsylvania f 7013
Telephone (717) 249-3166
KARHN L, UINCRICH, ; IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEA5 OF
PlaintifT CUMBERLAND COUN"fY, PPNNSYLVANIA
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MICHAEL B. MIKULA, ~ !~'~
Defendant ; IN CUSTODY ~' ;; '~~
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PLAINTIFF'S ~'nMPLA1NT.:101"ONFIRM CU~TO' Y ~ ~_',
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i. Plaintiff is Karen L. Gingrich, an adult individual currently residing at 44 West
Locust Street, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
2, Defendant is Michael B. Mikula, an adult individual currently residing at 811 West
Trindle Road, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
3. Plaintiff leaks custody of the children, Lauren Lynn Mikula and Brooke Annette
Mikula, twins being bom on June 25, 1981, Morgan Michele Mikula, born on April 19, 1998, and
Michael Joseph Mikula, bom Apri124, 199Q, The children wart not born out of wedlock. Since the
children's births, the children have resided with the following persons at the following addresses for
the following periods of time:
Lauren Lynn Mikula resided with the parties until their separation, than resided on alternate
occasions with each parent until recently she has been residing in foster care.
Brooke Annette Mikula resided with the parties until their separation, then has alternated
between parents. Most recently, Brooke has been residing primarily with the Plaintiff.
Morgan Michele Mikula resided with the parties until their separation, then has alternated
between parents. Most recently, Morgan has been residing primarily with the Plaintiff
Michael Joseph Mikula has resided primarily with Defendant at the above address until Apol
24, 1998 and now resides with Plaintiff, though Michael has bean placed with Plaintiff by
Cumberland County Children & Youth Services.
4, The relationship of the Plaintiff to the children is that of mother She is divorced and
living separately. The Plaintiff currently resides with the following:
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Brooke Annette Mikula Daughter
Morgan Michele Mikula Daughter
Michael Joseph Mikula Son
5, Tho relationship of tho Defendant to the children is that of Father. Ha is divorced and
living separately. Tha Defondant currently resides with the following:
i~ltle
Lauroon Landis
Dallas Landis
R~ht-iQUSttiR
Girlfriend
Girlfriend's son
b. The parties have not participated in previous litigation concerning the custody of the
child in this oouil or any court.
Thero has bean a previous Order entered regarding the custody of -he children, and a copy
of the Order dated April 2, 1992, which is attached hereto as Exhibit "A,"
7. 'fhe best interest and permanent welfare of the children will be served by granting
custody to Plaintiff because; She can best provide a stable, nurturing and loving environment for the
children.
8. Plaintiff does not know of any person not a party to these proceedings who claims
to Nava custody or visitation rights with respect to the children, except Cumberland County Children
& Youth Services which will also be served with this Complaint and Order.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff requests your Honorable Court to set a time and place for a hearing
at which Plaintiff requests the Court to grant her the Custody Order. Pending said hosting, Plaintiff
requests temporary custody,
MAR'fSON, DEARDORFF, W[LLIAMS &. OTTO
By ~ ~~,~.,,..y.,
Thomas J, Willi s, Esquire
Ten East High Streot
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-3341
f ~ Attorneys for Plaintiff'
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF LEBANON COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTIO_ N - FAMILY
KAREN L. GINGRICH t Na. 91-20274
V.
MICHAEL B. MIKULA Protection From Abuse
O R D E R
AND NOW, to wit, lYp~c11 2, 1992, it appearing to the
Court the parties have come to an accord regarding the issues
arising out of the Petition for Protection From Abuse filed by
Karen Gingrich, the Court orders consistent therewith as follows:
1. The terms and conditions of the Temporary Protection
Order dated March 27, 1992, shall continue in effect, except as
otherwise provided herein, far a period of one year, to be, computed
from March 27, 1992, unless modified by the Court after hearing,
1E necessary, upon the petition of either party.
2. The defendant by agreeing to the terms of this Order
does not. admit to any wrongdoing as a predication to plaintiff's
Petition under the Protection From Abuse Act.
EXHIAIT "A'"
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,~ 3. The parties shall have joint and shared oustody
of their four children, Lauren, aye 10, Hrooke, age 10, Morgan,
age 4, and Miahael, age 2.
4. Primary physical custody of Lauren and Brooke shall
be in their mother, Karen L. Gingrich. Primary physical custody
' of Morgan and Michael shall be in their father, Michael 8. Mikula.
S. Unless otherwise arranged by the parents, the mother
shall have partial custody of Morgan and Michael each weekend from
Friday at 6:00 p.m. until Sunday at 6:OU p.m., and the father shall
have partial custody of .Lauren and Brooke each weekend from Friday
at 6:00 p.m. until Sunday at 6:00 p.m. The Court vigorously urges
the parents to make time for all-four ahildren to be together for
significant periods to maintain their relationship as siblings.
6. Fetching and return of. the ch.ildren~~;b~~,~~~
M164~rr,Haxreats through thi,rd.•B.a,xhi,os tq mir~.i.~n~,~e the phy~i,caJ, .0~
~l,~pWTstslat between eaoh other. ,>
7. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Order,
the parents shall be in contact with each other concerning partial
custody arrangements and any emergency involving the children.
8. The coats of this proceeding shall be shared equally
by the parties.
$X THE COURT:
,P.J.
ces James A. Chan ALTS
4~ Eaq.
Karen:,L. Gingrich/63 Sou Locust St., Campbelltown, PA
Michael D. Schulte, Esq.
Michael L. Mikula/476 Lexington Ave., Meohanicsburq, PA 170SS
PA Stete Police
Sheriff
Yt:1~1E1~.AT7Q~!
The Coregoing Complaint to Confirm Custody is based upon Information which has bean
gathered by my counsel in the preparation of the lawsuit. 'I'ho language of the document is that of
counsel and not my own, I have read the Complaint and to the extent that the document is based
upon Information which I have given to my counsel, it is, tmc and correct to the best of my
knowledge, information and belief. 'fo the extent that the content of the document is that oCwunsel,
t have relied upon counsel in making this verification.
This statement and verification are made subject to the penalties of 181'a. C,S. Section 4904
relating to unswom falsification to authorities, which provides that if I make knowingly false
averments, l' may he subject to criminal penalties,
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Ka`Ji rich
CERTIFICATE OF 4 •RVI li
1, Tricia D. Eckeuroad, an authorized agent for Manson, Deardorff, Williams & Otto, hereby
certify that a copy of the foregoing Custody Complaint served this date by depositing same in the
Post Office al Carlisle, PA, first class mail, postage prepaid, addressed as follows;
Mr. Michael B. Mikula
811 West Trindle Road
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
Ms. Necole Gresh
Caseworker
C.C.Y.S.
Suite 200
Human Services Building
16 West High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
MART50N, DEARDORFF, WILL[AMS & OTTO
By ,
--Tricia D. Eckenroad
Ten East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243.3341
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KARF,N L,. DtiVINI's, fin'nwigy IN'I'I11: LOUR"I' O1~ (';OMMON PLEAS OF
KARI'sN I,. CiIN(1R1C'II, CUMBERLAND COUN"I'Y, I'ENNSYI~VANIA
Plainlil'I'
v, NO, 9K-2532
MIC'IlAlil. 13, MIKIII,A,
Dcfciuhott IN CUS"fODY
OL2L21;12 i2L'_C~Ultl'
AND NOW, this _:~_, clay ol',k~i~,)~,.~ , 1999, upon oonsidcrution ol'the attached Petition
to Reappoint Custody Coneiliator, it is hereby dirwlal that the panic, noel their respective counsel
appear before 1-~~L'-L~ ~,.. ~..~t~(C>`,.~_ ~ I :.1~-~ ~ _ the cuncilhdoi, nt
~~Ll 1`~e1~~~~hl,L1JLItlY_clllt~ l~ SSA-~ l[[l~l?:,Con tlu ~~~., day uf. t~ w ~4.1LL.r~11.`. ~. ,
199', ttl _,.~~ ,.~C~_,~.nt, fot n 1'rc-licarmg Custody Conloroncc. Al such conluratcc, nn cf7itrt
wlil be made to resolve the i,esues in dispute; or il'Ihis cannot be uccomplishcd, to define and narrow
the issues to be heard by the Court, and to enter into a temporary order, All chilch•en age live or
older miry also be present at the conference. Failure to appear at the conlorcncc may provide
grounds for entry of a temporary or permanent order.
I~OR'I'IIE LOUR"I',
Gusted Conciliator ~
The Court of Conunca Pleas of Cumberland County is required by law to comply with the
Amarioans with Disabilities Act of 1990. I~or information shout accessible facilities and reasonable
accommodations available to disablccl inchviduals having business heibre the court, please contact
our office; All an;mgemcnts must I.e made al Icast 72 hours prior to any hearing or business hefot'c
the court. You nntst attend the scheduled conlorcncc a hearing,
YOU SFIO[1LD "I'AKG'1'I IIS PAPER. "I'O POUR A'1"I'ORNf:Y A'I' ONCE. IF YOU DO
NOT HAVE AN A'I"I'ORNGY OR CANNO"I' AFFORD ONE;, GO "f0 OR'1'IsLEPIIONE'fHI:
OFT~ICE SE'T FORTH BELOW 'CO FIND OU"I' WFIF..Rfs YOU CAN CiE"I' LEGAL I1ELP.
Cuntbcrland County Bar Association
2 Liberty Avmutc
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17(113
'Telephone (717) 249-31(i(i
KARF,N L, DF.VINE, I'ormcrly
KAREN L, GINGRICI-l,
Plaintiff
v,
MICHAEL B. MIKULA,
Defendant
1N THE COURT O[' COMMON PLEAS OE
CUM[3ERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: N0. 98-25;12
IN CUSTODY
PLAINT1Fl_S 1'ET11~1UL~1.1'f)_13EE1PP-OlN:1-CUS'LO.1ZY_C~?IVC,lUi_A7'OR
A Complaint to Confirm ('ustody was filed on May 4, 1998, a copy of which is
attached hereto as Exltibil "A"
2, Pursuant to said Complaint, a partial hearing was held on June 2, 1998 before the
~Honornble F,chvard E. Guido. Said hearing was continued to June 10, 1998. A copy of the Order
issued on .lone 10, 1998 is attached hereto as P,xhihit "B."
3. 'fhe Order of June 10, 1998 directed that .Michael Mikula, Jr. be placed in the custody
of the Plaintiff; and Dallis Wilson be placed in the care ol'his father, Lamont Wilsrnt. Defendant
was permitted to make phone calls to and supervised visits with Brooke Annette Mikula. All visits
between Defendant, Lorene Landis and the children, Dallis Landis, Michael .loscph Mikula, Jr.,
Brooke Annette Mikula and Morgan Michele Mikula was to be supervised.
4. On September 3, 1998, Cuntberlmtd County Children and Youth sought to terminate
Michael Joseph Mikula, Jr.'s dependency with Cumberltutd County pursuant to the Order of .tune
16,1998, 'fhe Honorable F'.chvard G. Guido advised on the Order that he would not grant the
termination until an Order was in place granting Plaintiff custody of Michael Mikula, Jr, and limiting
Dcl'endant's visits with him to supervised visitation. A copy of said proposed Order tinted
September 3, 4998 is attached hereto as Exhibit "C."
5. Plaintiff is desirous to have sole custody of all Four chilch•en, Lauren Lynn Mikula,
Michael Joseph Mikula, Jr., Brooke Annette Mikula and Morgan Michele Mikula, and limiting
Defendant attd Lorene Landis's visits with the children to supervised visitation.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff requests your Flona•ablc Court to reappoint a custody conciliator
to set u lime and place for a hcuring at which tune Plaintiff requests tlrU she receive custody of all
.four ohildron. Pending stud hearing, plaintiff requests temporary custody of Lauren Lynn Mikula,
Michael Joseph Mikula, Jr., Brooko Annette Mikulu and Morgan Michele Mikuln.
MARTSON, DGARDORFF, WILLIAMS & OT"fO
Thomas ,f, Williams, Esquire
Ten East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717)243-3341
Attorneys for Plaintiff
Dato: January 4,.•1999
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KAREN L. GiNORICH, M THB COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff ; CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENN/QJSYLVANIA
v. N0.98- ~~~~ ~"1-C/
MICHAEL B. MIKUL,A,
Defendant fN CUSTODY
9.~_RS)~4S1BT
AND NOW, this _ day of 1998, upon consideration of the attached
Complaint, it is hereby directed that the parties and their respective counsel appear before
.___, the conciliator, at __
on the _ day of ~~ __ , 1998, at _ ,m. for aPre-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 heat•d 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.
FOR THE COURT,
Custody Conciliator
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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 individurJs having business before the court, please contact
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Telephone (717) 249-3166
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KAREN L, OINGR[CH,
Plaintiff
; IIV THE COURT OF COMMON FLEAS OF
: CUMAERLAND COI INTY, PENNSYLVANIA
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MICHAEL B, MIKULA, r~; •; ?~ ~~~~
Defendant IN CUSTODY - ~ i ~ ~~
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pj,AINTIFF'S COMPLAINT TO Cp.NFIRM CUSTQQy ~:~; , :''. ~
I. Plaintiff is Karen L. Gingrich, an adult individual currently residing at~ West
Locust Street, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
2. Defendant is Michael B. Mikula, an adult individual curcently residing at 811 West
Trindle Road, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
3. Plaintiff seeks custody of the children, Lauren Lynn Mikula and Brooke Annetta
Mikula, twins being born on June 25, 1981, Morgan Michele Mikula, bom on April 19, 1998, and
Michael Joseph Mikula, bom April l4, 1990. The children were not bom out of wedlock. Since the
children's births, the children have resided with the follrwing persons at the following addresses for
tho following periods of time;
Lauren Lynn Mikula resided with the parties until their separation, then resided on alternate
occasions with each parent until recently she has been residing in foster caee.
Brooke Annette Mikula resided with the parties until their separation, then has alternated
between parents. Most recently, Brooke has been residing primarily with the Plaintiff.
Morgan Michele Mikula resided with the parties until their separation, then has alternated
between parents. Most recently, Morgan has been residing primarily with the Plaintiff.
Michael Joseph Mikula has resided primarily with Defendant at the above address until April
24, 1998 and now resides with Plaintiff, though Michael has been placed with Plaintiff by
Cumberland County Children &. Youth Services.
4. The relationship of the Plaintiff to the children is that of mother. She is divorced and
living separately, The Plaintiff currently resides with the following:
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Brooke Annette Mikula Daughter
Morgan Michele Mikula Daughter
Michael Joseph Mikula Son
5, The relationship of the Defendant to the children is that of Father. He is dlvnrcal and
living separately, The Defendant curcently resides with the following:
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Laureen Landis
Dallas Landis
Girlfriend
Girlfriend's son
6. The parties have not participated in previous litigation concerning the custody of the
ohild in this court or any court.
There has been a previous Order entered regarding the custody of the children, and a copy
of the Order dated April 2, 1992, which is attached hereto as Exhibit "A."
7. The best interest and permanent welfare of the ohildren will he served by granting
custody to Plaintiff because: Shc can best provide a stable, nurturing and loving environment for the
children,
8. Plaintiff does not know of any person not a party to these proceedings who claims
to have custody or visitation rights with respect to the children, except Cumberland County Children
& Youth Services which will also be served with this Complaint and Order.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff requests your Honorable Court to set a time and place for a hearing
at which Plaintiff requests the Court to grant her the Custody Order Pending said hearing, Plaintiff
requests temporary custody.
MARTSON, DEARDORFF, WILLIAMS & OTTO
Thomas J. Willi a, Eafi squire
Tan East High Street
Cazlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243.3341
Data; /1/~, . t,/ r ~ C~ Attorneys for Plaintiff
. IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF LEBANON COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - FAMILY
KAREN L. GINGRICH No. 91-2U274
v.
MICHAEL B. MIKULA Protection From Abuse
O R D E R
AND NOW, to wit, 'Jypor},1 2', 1992,. it appearing to the
Court the parties have come to an accord regarding the issues
arising out of the Petition for Protection From Abuse filed by
Karen Gingrich, the Court orders consistent therewith as follows:
1. The terms and conditions of the Temporary Protection
Order dated March 27, 1992, shall continue in effect, except as
otherwise provided herein, for a period of one gear, to be, computed
from March 27, 1992, unless modified by the Court after hearing,
if necessary, upon the petition of either perty.
2. The defendant by agreeing to the terms of this Order
does not admit to any wrongdcinq as a predication to plaintiff's
Petition under the Protection From Abuse Act.
EXHIBIT "A"
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3. The parties shall have joint and ahAred auatody
o! their four ahildrsn, Lauren, age 10, Drooke, age l0, Morgan,
age !, and Miaheel, aye 2.
4. Primary physical custody of Lauren and Brooke shall
be in their mother, Karen L. Gingrich. Pxdmary physioal custody
of Morgan and Miohael shall be in their father, Michael B. Mikula.
5. Unless otherwise arranged by the parents, the mother
shall have partial custody of Morgan and Michael each weekend from
Friday at 6:00 p.m, until Sunday at 6s00 p.m., and the father shall
have partial custody of Lauren and Brooke each weekend from Friday
at 6:00 p.m. until Sunday at 6:00 p.m. The Court vigorously urges
the parents to make time for all four children to be together for
significant periods to maintain their relationship as siblings.
6. Fetching and return of. the children
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tti~'at between eaoh other. ,y
7. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Order,
the parents shall be in contact with each other concerning partial
ouatody arrangements and any emergency involving the children.
8. The costa of this proceeding shall be shared equally
by tho parties.
BY TfiE COURT:
,P.J.
aa: James A. Chang, Eaq. ALTE
Karen:•.L. Gingrich/63 Sou Locus St., Campbelltown, PA
Michael D. Schultz, Esq.
Michael L. Mikula/476 Lexington Ave., Meahanicsburq, PA 17055
PA State Police
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The foregoing Complaint to Confirm Custody is based upon information whiah has boon
gathered by my counae) in lho preparation of the lawsuit. 'fho language of the document is that of
counsel and not my own. I have read the Complaint and to the extent that the document is based
upon information whiah i have given to my counsel, it ia. true and correct to the host of my
knowledge, information and belief. To the extant that the content of the document is that of counsel,
I have reified upon counsel in making this vcrilicatinn.
This statement and vcriticatlon are made subjtxt to the penalties of I R Pa. C.S. Section 4404
relating to unsworn falsification to authorities, which provides that if 1 make knowingly false
averments, I may be subject to criminal penalties.
Ka~1~~rich
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CERT~I~ATF OF SERVICE
1, Tricia D. Eokenraad, an aulharixcd agent for Martson, Deardorff, Williams Bc Otto, horeby
oortUy that a espy of tho foregaing Custody Complaint served this date by depositing same in the
Past Office at Carlisle, PA, flrsl class mail, postage prepaid, addressed as follows;
Mr. Michael R. Mikula
81 I West'frindlo Road
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
Ms. Necole Oresh
Caseworker
C,C,Y.S.
Suite 200 -
Human Services Building
16 Wast High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013 ,
MARTSON, DEARDORFF, WIU~IAMS & OTTO
By
Trw~a D. Eckanroad
Ton East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717)243.3341
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IN THE COURT OF CUMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
9?-155 JUVENILE
IN THE MATTER OF MICHAEL MIKULA, born April 24, 1990
ORDER OF COUR3
AND NOW, this 10th day of June, 1498, after
extensive testimony and reviewing all of the exhibits that have
been admitted, the Court finds by clear and convincing evidence
that the children continue to be dependent. Michael Mikula,
Jr., is placed in the care and custody of his mother, Karen
Devine, subject to protective supervision by Children and Youth
Sarvioas. Dallis Wilson is placed in the rare and custody of
hie father, Lamont Wilson, sub}ect t0 protective supervision by
Children and Youth Services to be transferred to Blair County if
they will accept it.
The parents of both children shall cooperate with the
agency in connection with any family service plan that is to be
formulated. In addition, Michael Mikula, Sr. and Lorene Landis
shall attend drug counseling and shall submit to random drug
screenings as requested. This Court cannot and will not condone
unsupervised visitation with either of them unless and until it
ie oonvinoed that they have been drug free fora substantial
period of time. Lamont Wilson is directed to submit to a hair
sample test within five business days of today~s date.
EXHIBIT "B"
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The paternal grandparents of Michael Mikula, Jr. shall
be entitled to overnight visitation with Michael at least one
weekend per month and such other timos as agreed to by Karen
Devine. Michael Mikula, Sr. and Lorene Landis may visit with
Michael during said periods of visitation if agreed to by the
grandparents and if the agency is made aware of those visits.
Any such visitation shall be supervised by the grandparents.
Said supervision shall be such that neither Lorene Landis nor
Michael Mikula, Sr. may be with Michael Mikula, Jr. unless they
are in the presence of at least ono of the grandparents. ~'he
Court has no problem with Morgan accompanying Dtichael on those
visits subject to the same restrictions in visiting with Lorene
Landis and Michael Mikula, Sr.
Michael Mikula, Sr. may have supervised visitation
with Brooke at the Lords House as permitted by their staff, and
he may oall Brooke at any time during normal telephone hours.
Michael Mikula, Sr, may contact Lauren by phone at her foster
parents home at any time.
The paternal grandparents of Dallis Wilson shall be
entitled to overnight visitation with Dallis at least one
weekend per month and such other times as agreed to by Lamont
Wilson. Lorene Landis may visit with Dallis during such periods
of visitation if agreed to by the grandparents and if the agenoy
is made aware of those visits. Any such visitation shall be
supervised by the grandparents. Said supervision shall be such
that Lorene. Landis may not be with Dallis unless in the presenoe
o! one of the grandparents.
Liberal telephone contact is encouraged between the
ohildren and Lorene Landis and Michael Mikula, Sr. During the
summer months Michael is encouraged to call his father at least
four evenings per week between 8:0o and 9:OO p.m. for a period
of ten to fifteen minutes. Lorene Landis niay call Dallis four
oveninga per week between 8:0o and 9:0o p.m. for a period of ten
to fifteen minutes. More telephone contact is authorized if
agreed to by the mother of Michael Mikula, Jr. and tl:e father of
Dallis Wilson as the case may be.
zn addition to the visitation set forth above,
supervised visitation should continue to be arranged through
Children and Youth Services until further recommendation by !
Children and Youth Services or further order of this Court. '
No party, parent of a party, or spouse of a party
shall discuss this case or the testimony given in connection
herewith with any of the children.
This order is in the bolt interest of the children.
All reasonable efforts were made to avoid this placement.
ey the Court,
Edward E. Guide, J.~
I Ftuby D. Weeks, Esquire
.For CCC6,YS
i Lindsay D. Baird, Eequire
For the ohild
i Jacqueline M. Verney, Eequire
~`~ For the natural father
mas s. Williams, ksquire
Fo tha natural mother
CCC&Y
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Exhibit C
M TkIF. COURT OF COMMON PLL~AS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 155 JUVENILE 1997
IN THE MATTER OF MICHAEL MIKULA DOD; AI
Dependent Juvenile
AND NOW, this 3~ day
the recommendation of Cumberland
Jr.'s dependency with
Cumberland County
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Edward E. Ouido, J.
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Solicitor for CCC&YS
Thomas Williams, Esquire
Attorney for Karen Devine
Jacqueline Vemcy, Esquire
Attorney for Michnel Mikula Sr.
Lindsay Darc Daird, Esquire
Attorney for Michael Mikula, Jr
Probation
CCC&YS
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and Youth Services that Mlchaol Mikula
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Tho foregoing potitlon to Ronppoittl Custody Conciliator is bused upon infomrutian which
has bean guthored by my counsel in the preparation of the lawsuit, The language of the docurnont
is that of counsel arnd not my own, 1 huvo road the Complaint and to the extant Ural the document
is bused upon irrfomudion which 1 havo given to my counsel, it is true and corewt to the best of my
knowlcdgo, int'ormation and belief 'l'o the extent that the content ol'the document is that of counsel,
1 have rolicd upon counsel in making this verification.
This statement and verification arc made subject to tlrc pcnultics of 18 I'a, C,S, Section 4904
relating to unsworn falsification to authorities, which provides that if 1 make knowingly false
avormonts, I may be subject to criminal pcnultics,
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I, Tricia D. Eckenroad, an authorized agent for Marisrnt, I)cardorff, Williams b'c Ot1u, hereby
oorlify that acopy of the foregoing PlainlifPs Petition to Rcappuinl ('ustudy C'oneillator svrvud this
date by depositing same in the Post Office at Carlisle, I'A, lirsl Mass moil, poslago prupuicl,
addressed as follows:
Ruby D, Wccks, lisquiru
Teq Wost High SUoet
Carlisle, PA 17013
Jacqueline Vornuy, f?squiru
41.ibcrty Avenue
Carlisle, PA 171113
Lindsay Darc Baird, I?squiru '
37 South Hanover SUvcl
Carlislo, PA 17011
Ms. Nccolc (:ireslt
Caseworker
C.C.Y,S,
Suite 200
F4iman Services Building
16 West Fligh SU'cct
Carlisle, PA 17013
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KAREN L. GINGRICH, ('UMIII~:kI•ANI)('OI ~N11', I'I~:NNNYI,VANIA
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MICHAE[, E, MIKUI,A. NO.9k - ~51 ~ ('IVII •
Defendant IN ('Uti lY)Ul'
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AND NOW, this ~Q$~ dtty ol• Mureh, 1999, upon considungiun ul• Iltc ntlnchal Custody
Conciliation Report, it is ordered and dircclc+l ns tidlows;
1. The Mother, Karen I •, Urviur, shall enjoy Irl„al and physical ousludy ol• Lauren
Lynn Mikulu and liruukc Annruc Mikula, Itvins born un ,lone 25, 19k1; Morgan
Michele Mikulu, burn April 19, 1998; and Mlchuel Joseph Mikulu, horn April 24,
990.
7. The father, Michael I-, Mikulu, shill cujuy periods of visilotlon with the minor
children that will he supervised and us agreed upon by the Mother.
3. 'T'his Order is entered in ucared+uu'e with the attnchcd Custody Coneilinlion Report,
It is Holed that the I ulhcr did nul nppcar at the C'uuclliatiun ('onl'crcnce• In the ~:vcnt
that the Father desires to modify this order In any wny, father may petition the Court
to hove the case. again sehedulcd hetin'c the ('uatody ('nuclhalor lin• n conference,
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KAREN L. DF:VINE„ forntcrly IN "f1iE COURT OF COMMUN PLF;AS OF
KAREN 1„ (iINGRICFI, CUMF3ERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
I'laintifl'
v CIVIL AC"PION - I,AW
MICCIAEL,13, M1Kl1LA, NO, 98 - 2532 CIVIL
Defendant IN CUSTODY
Prior Judge: F?dward E. Guido
CONCH IATION CONFrRENCE SUMMARY REPORT'
IN ACCORDANCE Wl"fH TFIE C'UMF3F,RLAND CDUN'I'Y CIVIL RULF, OF PROCE[)URE
1915.3-8(b), the undersigned Custody Conciliator submits the tollowing repo~l:
I, The pei4inent information pertaining to the children who are. the subject of this litigation is
as follows:
Brooke Annctle Mikula, bom June 25, 1981; Morgan Michele P~likula, born April 19, 1998;
Michael Joseph Mikula, born April 24, 1990; and Lauren Lynn Mikula, born June 25, 1981.
2, A Conciliation Conference was held on February 2G, 1999, with the following individuals
in nttandancc:
The Mother, Karen L,, Devine, with her counsel, Thomas Williams. Attorney Williams
indicated that the Defendant was served with notice of the Conciliation Conference.
Furthermore, Mrs. Devine indicated that the children related to her that the Father had
acknowledged to them that he was aware of the scheduled Conciliation Conference.
However, the Father did not appear and no attorney on behalf of the Father contacted
Attorney Williams or the Conciliator.
3, The Conciliator recommends an order in the form as attached.
UAT' 13 ~ Y Hubert X. Gilroy, E uire
Custody Conciliat r
BKOUJOS & GII,ROY, r.C
ATPbKNKYS AT LAW
JOHN H, KKOUI~ ~ 4 NOK'rl'1 HANOVKK 9'1'Ktilr'
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717.766.1690
March 4,1999
Flonorable edward Fs, Guido
One Courthouse Square
Carlisle, PA 17013
Re; Mikula
Dear Judge Guido;
Back in September, Children's Sen+ices presented a Petition to you to terminate their involvement
in the above referenced matter. By a hand written note, a copy of which is enclosed, you indicated
you would not terminate their im+olvemcnt until there was a custody order entered.
Attached is a proposed Custody Order in accordance with a Conciliation that we held. Also
attached is the Jtn+enilc Order terminating Chiharen Services involvement. 1 took the liberty of also
preparing for you the Juvenile Order to avoid the requirement that any other party would need to
again petition the court nn that.
1 will he happy to speak with you if you have any questions on this matter.
Sincerely yolars,
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ac; `fhomas Williams, hsquire
Ruby Weeks, esquire
,laequeline Verney,lisquire
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON pLEA3 OF
1CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
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IN THE MA7TER DFep nde~JF.I. a~iiloULA DOB; 4124 ~ 1
,7~ day o epte ,1916 it is ordered and directed tbat bastd on '~
AND NOW, this
the rocommendaNon of Cumberland C ty ildren and Youth Services that Michaol Mikula '
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Jr.'s dependency with Cumber d Cowdy be to
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Cwnbedand County C ~ n:n & Youth Services clo
By the Co ,
Edward E. Guido,J.
cc; Ruby D. Wceks, Esquire \
Solicitor for CCCBcYS ,,~
Thomas Williams, Esquire
Attorney for Karen Devine
Jacqueline Verney, Esquire
Attorney for Michael Mikula Sr.
Lindsay Dare Baird, Esquire
Attorney for Michael Mikula. Jr.
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KAREN L. DEVINE, Respondent : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Plaintiff, :CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
v. : NO. 98-2532 CIVIL TERM
MICHAEL B. MIKULA, Petitioner :CIVIL ACTION -CUSTODY
Defendant
CUSTODY STIPULATION/ORDER
AND NOW, this day of _ 2006, the
following is stipulated as agreed between the parties and is ORDERED and
all prior Custody Orders are vacated:
1. Legal Custody
1. Michael Joseph Mikula, born April 24, 1990, the natural born child
of Michael B. Mikula and Karen L. Devine formerly Karen L. Gingrich.
2. The Father, Michael B. Mikula and the Mother, Karen L. Devine,
shall enjoy shared legal custody of Michael Joseph Mikula, born April 24,
1990. All decisions effecting the child's education both secondary and
religion; scholastic athletic pursuits and other extra activities should be
considered major decisions and shall be made by the parents jointly, after
discussion and consultation with each other and with a view towards
obtaining and foilowir~g a harmoniGUS policy in the child's best inter~:st.
3. Each party agrees to keep the other informed of the progress of the
Child's education and social adjustments. Each party agrees not to impair the
other parties right to shared legal or physical custody of the child. Each party
agrees to give support to the other in the role as parent and to take into
account the consensus of the other for the physical and emotional well being
of the child.
4. While in the presence of the child, neither parent shall make or
permit any other person to make, any remarks or do anything that could be
construed in anyway as derogatory or uncomplimentary to the other parent. It
shall be the express duty of each parent to uphold the other parent as one
whom the children should respect and love.
5. It shall be the obligation of each parent to make the child available
to the other in accordance with the physical custody schedule and to
encourage them to participate in the plan hereby agreed and ordered.
6. Each parent shall have the duty to notify the other of any event or
activity that could be reasonably expected to be a significant concern to the
other parent.
7. The parents shall communicate directly with one another
concerning any parenting issue requiring consultation and agreement and
regarding any proposed modifications to the physical custody schedule, which
may from time to time become necessary, and shall specifically not use the
children as messengers. Furthermore neither parent shall discuss with the
child any proposed changes to the physical custody schedule, or any other
issue requiring consultation and agreement, prior to discussing the matter and
reaching an agreement with the other parent.
8. With regard to any emergency decisions which must be made,
~ the parent with whom the child is physically residing at the time shall be
permitted to make the decision necessitated by the emergency without
consulting the other parent in advance. However, that parent shah inform the
other and consult with him/her as soon as possible. Day-to-Day decisions of a
routine nature shall be the responsibility of the parent having physical custody
at the time.
9. Each parent shall be entitled to complete and full information
from doctor, dentist, teacher or authority and have copies of any reports given
to them as a parent. Such documents include, but are not limited to medical
reports, school report cards, birth certificates, etc... Both parents may and are
encouraged to attend school conferences and activities.
10. Neither parent shall schedule activities or appointments for the
child which would require their attendance or participation at said activity or
appointment during a time when they are scheduled to be in physical custody
of the other parent without that parent's expressed prior approval.
11. Neither parent shall use any illegal substance or tobacco
product while the child is in the custody of that parent.
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II. Physical Custody
Father shall have Primary Physical Custody and Mother shall have
Partial Physical Custody of Michael Joseph Mikula born on April 24, 1990.
Unless the parties agree otherwise the following custody schedule shall
apply:
1. Liberal visitation designed to be alternating and rotating shall apply
to the following holidays: Columbus Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day,
Christmas Eve and Day, New Year's Eve and Day, Martin Luther King Day,
President's Day, Easter, Memorial Day, July 4, and Labor Day.
2. Each parent is to receive a total of two weeks uninterrupted vacation
with the child, in accordance with the following requirements:
a. Thirty days notice must be provided to the other parent,
b. An itinerary with destination must be provided to the
other parent,
c. A list of all other people accompanying the child on the
vacation must be provided to the other parent,
d. Emergency contact and phone numbers must be
provided to the other parent,
3. There shall be reasonable telephone privileges between the child
and both parents. The child shall be permitted free access to place calls to his
parents at any time he desires.
4. The party receiving custody shall provide transportation from the
~ custodial parent's residence unless otherwise agreed upon by the parties.
5. The exchange of custody shall occur at the custodial parent's
residence, unless other arrangements are made and agreed to by both
parties for an alternate place for the exchange of custody.
6. This Custody StipulationlOrder shall control, unless the parties
agree otherwise.
In the event either party wishes to modify this Stipulation/Order, they may
petition to have the case scheduled with the Court.
This Custody Stipulation/Order shall be entered as an Order of Court.
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Plaintiff, :CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
v. : NO. 98-2532 CIVIL TERM
MICHAEL B. MIKULA, Petitioner :CIVIL ACTION -CUSTODY
Defendant
CUSTODY STIPULATION/ORD, E~R,~
AND NOW, this ~~~ day of ~~'~"'"" 2006, the
following is stipulated as agreed between the parties and is ORDERED and
al{ prior Custody Orders are vacated:
1. Legal Custody
1. Michael Joseph Mikula, born April 24, 1990, the natural born child
of Michael B. Mikula and Karen L. Devine formerly Karen L. Gingrich.
2. The Father, Michael 6. Mikula and the Mother, Karen L. Devine,
shall enjoy shared legal custody of Michael Joseph Mikula, born April 24,
1990. All decisions effecting the child's education both secondary and
religion; scholastic athletic pursuits and other extra activities should be
considered major decisions and shall be made by the parents jointly, after
discussion and consultation with each other and with a view towards
obtaining and following a harmonicas policy in the child's best inter~:st.
3. Each party agrees to keep the other informed of the progress of the
Child's education and social adjustments. Each party agrees not to impair the
other parties right to shared legal or physical custody of the chid. Each party
agrees to give support to the other in the role as parent and to take into
account the consensus of the other for the physical and emotional well being
of the child.
4. While in the presence of the child, neither parent shall make or
permit any other person to make, any remarks or do anything that could be
construed in anyway as derogatory or uncomplimentary to the other parent. It
shall be the express duty of each parent to uphold the other parent as one
whom the children should respect and love.
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5. It shall be the obligation of each parent to make the child available
to the other in accordance with the physical custody schedule and to
encourage them to participate in the plan hereby agreed and ordered.
6. Each parent shall have the duty to notify the other of any event or
activity that could be reasonably expected to be a significant concern to the
other parent.
7. The parents shall communicate directly with one another
concerning any parenting issue requiring consultation and agreement and
regarding any proposed modifications to the physical custody schedule, which
may from time to time become necessary, and shall specifically not use the
I, children as messengers. Furthermore neither parent shall discuss with the
child any proposed changes to the physical custody schedule, or any other
issue requiring consultation and agreement, prior to discussing the matter and
reaching an agreement with the other parent.
8. With regard to any emergency decisions which must be made,
the parent with whom the child is physically residing at the time shall be
permitted to make the decision necessitated by the emergency without
consulting the other parent in advance. However, that parent shall inform the
other and consult with him/her as soon as possible. Day-to-Day decisions of a
routine nature shall be the responsibility of the parent having physical custody
at the time.
9. Each parent shall be entitled to complete and full information
from doctor, dentist, teacher or authority and have copies of any reports given
to them as a parent. Such documents include, but are not limited to medical
reports, school report cards, birth certificates, etc... Both parents may and are
encouraged to attend school conferences and activities.
10. Neither parent shall schedule activities or appointments for the
child which would require their attendance or participation at said activity or
appointment during a time when they are scheduled to be in physical custody
of the other parent without that parent's expressed prior approval.
11. Neither parent shall use any illegal substance or tobacco
product while the child is in the custody of that parent.
II. Physical Custody
Father shall have Primary Physical Custody and Mother sha{I have
Partial Physical Custody of Michael Joseph Mikula born on April 24, 1990.
Unless the parties agree otherwise the following custody schedule shall
apply:
1. Liberal visitation designed to be alternating and rotating shall apply
to the following holidays: Columbus Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day,
Christmas Eve and Day, New Year's Eve and Day, Martin Luther King Day,
President's Day, Easter, Memorial Day, July 4, and Labor Day.
2. Each parent is to receive a total of two weeks uninterrupted vacation
with the child, in accordance with the following requirements:
a. Thirty days notice must be provided to the other parent,
b. An itinerary with destination must be provided to the
other parent,
c. A list of all other people accompanying the child on the
vacation must be provided to the other parent,
d. Emergency contact and phone numbers must be
provided to the other parent,
3. There shall be reasonable telephone privileges between the child
and both parents. The child shall be permitted free access to place calls to his
parents at any time he desires.
4. The party receiving custody shall provide transportation from the
custodial parent's residence unless otherwise agreed upon by the parties.
5. The exchange of custody shall occur at the custodial parent's
residence, unless other arrangements are made and agreed to by both
parties for an alternate place for the exchange of custody.
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6. This Custody Stipulation/Order shall control, unless the parties
agree otherwise.
In the event either party wishes to modify this Stipulation/Order, they may
petition to have the case scheduled with the Court.
This Custody Stipulation/Order shall be entered as an Order of Court.
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KAREN L. DEVINE, formerly
KAREN L. GINGRICH,
Plaintiff/Petitioner
v.
MICHAEL B. MIKULA,
Defendant/Respondent
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
N0.98-2532 CIVIL ACTION LAW
IN CUSTODY
PLAINTIFF'S EMERGENCY PETITION FOR CUSTODY
AND NOW, comes the Plaintiff, Karen L. Devine, formerly Karen L. Gingrich, by and
through her attorneys, MARTSON DEARDORFF WILLIAMS OTTO GILROY & FALLER, and
files this Petition as follows:
1. Mother/Petitioner is Karen L. Devine, who resides at 555 Sawmill Road,
Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, with her husband, Keith Devine, and minor
daughter, Morgan Michelle Mikula.
2. Father/Respondent is Michael B. Mikula, and he has resided at the Dauphin County
Prison since Apri125, 2007. Previous to that, he resided with his girlfriend, Lorraine Beinhauer, at
her townhouse in Susquehanna Township, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania.
3. The parties are the natural parents of Michael Joseph Mikula, born Apri124, 1990,
as well as three other children (two being adults and living independently); however, the subject of
this Petition is Michael Joseph (Mikey) Mikula.
4. The parties are the parents of four children in total. In 1998, all four children were
removed from any custody or contact with Respondent/Father bythe Cumberland County Children
& Youth Services due to serious drug addiction and other criminal behavior on the part of
Father/Respondent, Michael B. Mikula.
5. On March 10, 1999, Cumberland County Court awarded full custody of all four
children to their mother, Mother/Petitioner, Karen L. Devine, with supervised visitation with
Father/Respondent, Michael B. Mikula, as the parties may agree. A copy of said Order is attached
hereto and marked as Exhibit "A."
6. For the approximately eight years prior to Fall of 2006, Father/Respondent had no
contact whatsoever with the children; he did not exercise his visitation.
7. Last year, 2006, Mikey, then age 16, expressed a desire to get to know
Father/Respondent, who, Mother/Petitioner was led to believe had cleaned up considerably since
the original CYS proceeding and custody order were entered back in 1998-1999.
8. In September of 2006, Father/Respondent's new attorney, Galen R. Waltz, Esquire,
presented Mother/Petitioner with a Custody Stipulation in accordance with the then desires ofMikey
to try living with his father. Mother/Petitioneragreed to try this and signed the Stipulation. A copy
of said Custody Stipulation/Order is attached hereto and marked as Exhibit "B." This is the only
copy Mother/Petitioner has as she signed it by date of September 20, 2006. As of the date of this
emergency filing, it has not yet been determined that an Order was actually issued pursuant to said
Stipulation.
9. On or about April 19, 2007, Mikey fled from Father/Respondent's house in
Susquehanna Township and explained to his adult siblings that his father and father's girlfriend were
heavily using cocaine and, worse, were using Mikey, then age 16 to drive to Harrisburg to certain
identified drug dealers to purchase drugs for Father/Respondent and Father/Respondent's girlfriend.
These excursions terrified Mikey. He received threats of death and personal injury to himself and
to Father/Respondent.
10. In addition to purchasing drugs for Father/Respondent, Mikey was also allowed to
purchase marijuana for himself, which he was allowed to smoke with his teenage friends at
Father/Respondent's home.
11. The above information was provided to the Susquehanna Township Police
Department, who arrested Father/Respondent on April 25, 2007, as a result of which he was
committed to the Dauphin County Prison in lieu of $250,000.00 bail on charges of (1) corruption
of minors and (2) possession of drug paraphernalia.
12. At the time of his arrest on Apri125, 2007, Father/Respondent was unemployed.
13. In addition to the above, Mother/Petitioner was advised that a detainer from
Cumberland County Probation and Parole has been lodged against FatherlRespondent.
Mother/Petitionertyas advised that Father/Respondent was on parole or probation from Cumberland
County on unknown charges but subject to periodic drug testing, and it was a result of the failure of
one or more drug tests that result in the detainer.
14. The Cumberland County Clerk or Courts Docket CR-0000425-04 reflects that on
September 28, 2005, Father/Respondent was sentenced as follows:
a. Theft by deception: 1-2 years less one day; and
b. Forgery: 5 years probation consecutive to above.
15. Father/Respondent was paroled July 26, 2006.
16. A detainer was filed Apri125, 2007.
17. A Petition to Revoke Parole was filed May 1, 2007.
18. Mikey, who fears for his safety is currently living with relatives at an undisclosed
location.
19. The Honorable Edward E. Guido has previously issued Orders in this matter, and has
had extensive involvement with this family in the pasty, including several days of hearings.
20. The attorney of record for Father/Respondent, Galen R. Waltz, Esquire, was contacted
by the undersigned and stated he was unsure of his
continued reprsentation and so was unable to concur in the relief sought.
WHEREFORE, Mother/Petitioner prays Your Honorable Court to issue an Emergency
Custody Order essentially returning to the original Custody Order of March 10, 1999, Exhibit "A,"
hereto, giving Mother/Petitioner full legal and physical custody of said Michael Joseph Mikula, born
Apri124, 1990.
MARTSON LAW OFFICES
Thomas J. iams, Esquire
10 East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-3341
Attorneys for Mother/Petitioner
Date: May 14, 2007
'~'Hrc _ 5 1999
~~
v
KAREN L. DEV1T~'E, formerly IN THE COURT OF COlvL~10N PLEAS OF
KAREN L. GitiGRICH, CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PE'.VN'SYLVA.tiIA
Plaintiff
v CIVTL ACTION -LAW
MICHAEL B. MTKL'LA, N0.98 - 2532 CIVIL
Defendant IN CliSTODY
COURT ORDER
AI~1D NOW, this .) Cam' day of March, 1999, upon corLSideration of the attached Custody
Conciliation Report, it is ordered and directed as follows:
1. The Mother, Karen L. Devine, shall enjoy legal and physical custody of Lauren
Lynn Mikula and Brooke Annette Mikula, twins born on June 25, 1981; Morgan
Michele Mikula, bom April 19, 1998; and vlichael Joseph Mikula, born April 24,
1990.
2. The Father, Michael B. Mikula, shall enjoy periods of visitation with the minor
children that will be supervised and as agreed upon by the Mother,
3. This Order is entered in accordance with the attached Custody Conciliation Report.
It is noted that the Father did not appear at the Conciliation Conference. In the event
that the Father desires to modify this order in any way, Father may petition the Court
to have the case again scheduled before the Custody Conciliator for a conference.
~ B Y THE COURT,
/S/ ~~, GP . J.
ce: Thomas Williams, Esquire
Michael B. Mikula
TRUE COPY FROM RECORD
to T_s' mory r:h.~eor, I he-e a^t;, set my hand
and the seal of said Court at Cari~ste, Pa.
This ..,/..~.~'... day of.....
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EXHIBIT "A"
KAREN L. DEVME, Respondent : IN THE COURT OF COMiVION PLEAS
Plaintiff, : CUtiIBERL.AND COL~ITY,
PENNSYLVANIA
V.
v1ICHAEL B. MIKULA, Petitioner
Defendant
NO. 98-2532 CIVIL TERM
CIVIL ACTION -CUSTODY
CUSTODY STIPULATION/ORDER
AND NOW, this day of
2006, the
following is stipulated as agreed between the parties and is ORDERED and
all prior Custody Orders are vacated:
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I. Legal Custod
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1. Michael Joseph Mikula, born April 24, 1990, the natural b
~~ orn child
of Michael B. Mikula and Karen L. Devine formerly Karen L. Gingrich.
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2. The Father, Michael B. Mikula and the Mother, Karen L. Devine, '
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'shall enjoy shared legal custody of Michael Joseph Mikula, born A ril 24
p ~
j 1990. All decisions effecting the child's education both seconda and
ry
religion; scholastic athletic pursuits and other extra activities should be
considered major decisions and shall be made by the parents ~ointl
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discussion and consultation with each other and with a view towards
'' obtaining and fo{lowir~g a harmonicas policy in the child's best inter`st.
3. Each party agrees to keep the other informed of the progress of the /
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Child's education and social adjustments. Each party agrees not to impair the ~~~ /~
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other parties right to shared legal or physical custody of the child. Each a T
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agrees to ive su ~ ' ''
9 pport to the other in the role as parent and to take into ~ ., r
account the consensus of the other for the physical and emotional well being
of the child.
4. While in the presence of the child, neither parent shall make or
permit any other person to make, any remarks or do anything that could be
construed in anyway as derogatory or uncomplimentary to the other parent. It
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shall be the express duty of each parent to uphold the other parent as one
whom the children should respect and love. ExxzBZZ "s"
5. It shall be the obligation of each parent to make the child available
to the other in accordance with the physical custody schedule and to
encourage them to participate in the plan hereby agreed and ordered.
6. Each parent shall have the duty to notify the other of any event or
activity that could be reasonably expected to be a significant concern to the
other parent. 5 ~ ~-~ ~ '~`%/-" : ~ ~=-
7. The parents shall communicate directly with one another
concerning any parenting issue requiring consultation and agreement and
regarding any proposed modifications to the physical custody schedule, which
may from time to time become necessary, and shall specifically not use the
children as messengers. Furthermore neither parent shall discuss with the
child any proposed changes to the physical custody schedule, or an oth
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!' issue requiring consultation and agreement, prior to discussing the matter and
reaching an agreement with the other parent.
8. With regard to any emergency decisions which must b
e made,
the parent with whom the child is physically residin at the ti
9 me shall be
j permitted to make the decision necessitated by the emergency without
ii consulting the other parent in advance. However, that parent shall inform the
other and consult with him/her as soon as possible. Day-to-Day decisions of a
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routine nature shall be the responsibility of the parent having physical custody
at the time.
~ 9. Each parent shall be entitled to complete and full information
from doctor, dentist, teacher or authority and have copies of any reports given
to them as a parent. Such documents include
,but are not limited to medical
reports, school report cards, birth certificates, etc... Both parents may and are
encouraged to attend school conferences and activities.
10. Neither parent shall schedule activities or appointments for the
child which would require their attendance or participation at said activity or
!appointment during a time when they are scheduled to be in physical custody
of the other parent without that parent's expressed prior approval.
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~, 1~ Neither parent shall use any illegal substance or tobacco
;product while the child is in the custody of that parent.
II. Physical Custody
Father shall have Primary Physical Custody and Mother shall have
Partial Physical Custody of Michael Joseph Mikula born on April 24, 1990.
Unless the parties agree otherwise the following custody schedule shall
apply:
1. Liberal visitation designed to be alternating and rotating shall apply
to the following holidays: Columbus Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day,
Christmas Eve and Day, New Year's Eve and Da Ma
y, rtm Luther King Day,
i. President's Day, Easter, Memorial Day, July 4, and Labor Da .
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vacation must be provided to the other parent,
d• Emergency contact and phone numbers must be
provided to the other parent,
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II be reasonable telephone privileges between the child
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'parents at any time he desires.
4. The party receiving custody shall provide transportation from the
custodial parent's residence unless otherwise agreed upon by the parties.
5. The exchange of custody shall occur at the custodial parent's
residence, unless other arrangements are made and agreed to by both
;parties for an alternate place for the exchange of custody.
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~~AR _ 5 1999
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v
KAREN L. DEVTtiE, formerly
KAREN L. GTtiGR1CH,
Plaintiff
v
MICHAEL B. MTKL'LA,
Defendant
IIv THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLA:'VD COLiNTY, PEN:~'SYLVA.tiIA
CIVIL ACTION' -LAW
NO.98 - 2532 CIVIL
: IN CliSTODY
COURT ORDER
AIVD NOW, this .l C~ day of March, 1999, upon consideration of the attached Custody
Conciliation Report, it is ordered and directed as follows:
The Mother, Karen L. Devine, shall enjoy legal and physical custody of Lauren
Lynn Mikula and Brooke Annette Mikula, twins born on June 25, 1981; Morgan
Michele Mikula, bom April 19, 1998; and viichael Joseph .Mikula, bom April 24,
T 990.
2. The Father, Michael B. Mikula, shall enjoy periods of visitation with the minor
children that will be supervised and as agreed upon by the Mother,
3. This Order is entered in accordance with the attached Custody Conciliation Report.
It is noted that the Father did not appear at the Conciliation Conference. In the event
that the Father desires to modify this order in any way, Father may petition the Court
to have the case again scheduled before the Custody Conciliator for a conference.
~ BY THE COURT,
cc: Thomas Williams, Esquire
Michael B. Mikula
TRUE COpY FROM RECORD
In Tnst mony ~,:h:reof, 1 .he-e u^~~ set my hand
and tha seal of said Court at Carlisle, Pa,
This .../..~..~-... day of... Y~.c~n... ~., 19.~t..~,.
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KAREN L. DEVNE, Respondent : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLE.-~S
Plaintiff, :CUMBERLAND COLNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
`'~ : NO. 98-2532 CIVIL TER~1
MICHAEL B. MIKULA, Petitioner :CIVIL ACTION -CUSTODY
Defendant .
CUSTODY STIPULATION/ORDER
AND NOW, this day of
- 2006, the
following is stipulated as agreed between the parties and is ORDERED and
all prior Custody Orders are vacated:
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I. Legal Custody
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1. Michael Joseph Mikula, born Aprif 24, 1990, the natural born child ~
~~ of Michael B. Mikula and Karen L. Devine formerly Karen L. Gin
i' gnch.
2. The Father, Michael B. Mikula and the Mother, Karen L. Devine,
shall enjoy shared legal custody of Michael Joseph Mikula, born A ril 24
p
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account the consensus of the other for the physical and emotional well being
of the child.
4. While in the presence of the child, neither parent shall make or
permit any other person to make, any remarks or do anything that could be
construed in anyway as derogatory or uncomplimentary to the other parent. It
shall be the express duty of each parent to uphold the other parent as one
whom the children should respect and love.
5. It shall be the obligation of each parent to make the child available
to the other in accordance with the physical custody schedule and to
encourage them to participate in the plan hereby agreed and ordered.
6. Each parent shall have the duty to notify the other of any event or
activity that could be reasonably expected to be a significant concern to the
other parent. 5 ~ ~ ~ '~` ~ r
7~ The parents shall communicate directly with one another
concerning any parenting issue requiring consultation and agreement and
regarding any proposed modifications to the physical custody schedule, which
may from time to time become necessary, and shall specifically not use th
children as messengers. Furthermore neither parent shall discuss with the
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reaching an agreement with the other parent.
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consulting the other parent in advance. However, that parent shall inf
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' from doctor, dentist, teacher or authority and have copies of any reports given
to them as a parent. Such documents include, but are not limited to medical
reports, school report cards, birth certificates, etc... Both parents may and are
..'encouraged to attend school conferences and activities.
1 ~. Neither parent sha(I schedule activities or appointments for the
child which would require their attendance or participation at said activity or
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II. Physical Custody
Father shall have Primary Physical Custody and Mother shall have
Partial Physical Custody of Michael Joseph Mikula born on April 24, 1990.
Unless the parties agree otherwise the following custody schedule shall
apply:
1. Liberal visitation designed to be alternating and rotating shall a
'; to the foNowing holidays: Columbus Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgivin Daly
Christmas Eve and Day, New Year's Eve an g y
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President's Day, Easter, Memorial Day, July 4, and Labor Day.
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parents at any time he desires.
4. The party receiving custody shall provide transportation from the
custodial parent's residence unless otherwise agreed upon by the parties.
5. The exchange of custody shall occur at the custodial parent's
residence, unless other arrangements are made and agreed to by both
.'parties for an alternate place for the exchange of custody.
6. This Custody Stipulation/Order shall control, unless the parties
agree otherwise.
In the event either party wishes to modify this Stipulation/Order, they may
petition to have the case scheduled with the Court.
This Custody Stipulation/Order shall be entered as an Order of Court.
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VERIFICATION
The foregoing Modification of Custody is based upon information which has been gathered
by my counsel in the preparation of the lawsuit. The language of the document is that of counsel and
not my own. I have read the document and to the extent that it is based upon information which I
have given to my counsel, it is true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information and belief.
To the extent that the content of the document is that of counsel, I have relied upon counsel in
making this verification.
This statement and verification are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. Section 4904
relating to unsworn falsification to authorities, which provides that if I make knowingly false
averments, I may be subject to criminal penalties.
Kare Devi
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Tricia D. Eckenroad, an authorized agent for Martson Law Office hereby certify that a copy
of the foregoing Plaintiff's Petition for Emergency Custody served this date by facsimile
transmission and depositing same in the Post Office at Carlisle, PA, first class mail, postage prepaid,
addressed as follows:
Galen Waltz, Esquire
28 South Pitt Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(via facsimile 245-2165)
MARTSON LAW OFFICES
Tri a D. Eckenroad
n East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-3341
Dated: May 14, 2007
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Thomas J. Williams, Esquire
MARTSON DEARDORFF WILLIAMS OTTO GILROY & FALLER
MARTSON LAW OFFICES
I.D. 17512
10 East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-3341
Attorneys for Plaintiff
KAREN L. DEVINE, formerly IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
KAREN L. GINGRICH, CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiff/Petitioner
v. NO. 98-2532 CIVIL ACTION -LAW
MICHAEL B. MIKULA,
Defendant/Respondent IN C~JSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW,this / ~/~ day of May, 2007, upon consideration of the foregoing Emergency
Petition for Custody, it is hereby Ordered and Directed as follows:
1. Mother, Karen L. Devine, shall enjoy legal and physical custody of Michael Joseph
Mikula, born Apri124, 1990;
2. The Court Administrator will schedule a Conciliation Conference with regard to the
custody of Michael Joseph Mikula, born April 24, 1990; and
3. In all other respects, the Order of March 10, 1999, shall remain in effect.
COURT,
Edward E. Guido, J.
cc: Thomas J. Williams, Esquire -Attorney for P]
~ialen R. Waltz, Esquire -Attorney for Defenc
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