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42 East Main Street
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
(717) 790-5400
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF THE 9TH JUDICIAL
DISTRICT CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
ROBERT L. O' DONNELL
Plaintiff
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STACEY L. O'DONNELL
Defendant
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Civil Action- Complaint for
Child Custody
COMPLAINT FOR CUSTODY
1. Plaintiff is Robert L. O'Donnell, (natural father), an adult individual, sui
juris,residing at 114 East Portland Street, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County,
Pennsylvania 17055.
2. Defendant is Stacey L. O'Donnell, (natural mother), an adult individual, sui
juris, with a current mailing address of 114 East Portland Street, Mechanicsburg,
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17055.
3. Plaintiff seeks custody of the following child:
Name Address Age
Amanda N. O'Donnell 114 East Portland Street 6 y/o (DOB: 7-29-96)
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
4. The child was bom of the marriage.
5. The child is presently in the primary physical custody of Plaintiff, Robert L.
O'Donnell, (natural father) and Defendant Stacey L. O'Donnell, (natural mother),
however for the last several years, father has been the primary caregiver of the child.
6. During the last five years the child has resided with the following persons and
at the following addresses:
Nanle
Robert L. O'Donnell
Stacey L. O'Donnell
Robert L. O'Donnell
Stacey L. O'Donnell
Address
114 East Portland Street
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
2-C Creekside Dr
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
Date
January 2000 to present
1998 to 2000
7. The mother of the child is Stacey L. O'Donnell, 114 East Portland Street,
Mechanicsburg, PA, 17055.
8. She is married.
9. The father of the child is Stacey L. O'Donnell, 114 East Port land Street,
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055.
10. He is married.
11. The relationship of Plaintiff to the child is that of natural father. The
Plaintiff currently resides with the following persons:
Name Relationship
Stacey L. O'Donnell Wife
Amanda N. O'Donnell Daughter
12. The relationship of Defendant to child is that of natural mother. The
Defendant currently resides with the following persons:
Name Relationship
Robert L. O'Donnell Husband
Amanda N. O'Donnell Daughter
13. Plaintiff, Robert L. O'Donnell, is represented by Lee E. Oesterling, Esquire in
regard to this matter.
14. Defendant, Stacey L. O'Donnell, may be represented in this matter, however,
at this time specific counsel is not known in regard to this matter.
15. Plaintiff has no information of another custody proceeding concerning the
child pending in a Court of this Commonwealth.
16. Plaintiff does not know of a person not a party to the proceedings who has
physical custody of the child or claims to have custody or visitation fights with respect to
the child.
17. The best interest and permanent welfare of the child will be served by granting the
relief requested because:
18. Plaintiff has been primarily responsible as custodian and caregiver of the child
19. Plaintiff has maintained a relationship with the child that has provided for the child's
physical, intellectual, emotional and spiritual well being.
20. Plaintiff believes that defendant intends to relocate with the parties daughter. Plaintiff
believes that such a relocation would have a negative impact on the child, would be
disruptive to her education and would substantially alter the custodial status quo.
21. 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. All other persons,
named who are known to have or claim a right to custody or visitation of the child will be given
notice of the pendency of this action and the right to intervene:
Name
NONE
22.
her a copy.
Address Basis of Claim
A copy of this Complaint has been served on defendant by mailing
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff, Robert L. O 'Donnell, requests t he court grant him primary physical
custody of the child.
Respectfully Submitted,
LEE E. OESTERLING, LLC
,~ee E. O~sterling~ E's-"quir~" '" Attorney for Plaintiff
VERIFICATION
I verify that upon personal knowledge or information and belief that the statements made in this
Complaint are tree and correct. I understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of
18 Pa.C.S. § 4904, relating to unswom fiffsification to authorities.
Lee E. Oesterling and Associates, LLC
42 East Main Street
Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania 17055
(717) 790-5400
RECEIPT FOR SERVICES
Total Fee
Current Payment
Fee Paid To Date
BalanceDue
Court Cost
Received
Balance Due Court
Client
Attorney
1000.00
264.50
264.50
735.50
110.50
110.50
0.00
Monday, March 31, 2003 Receipt Number 1760-1
ROBERT L. O'DONNELL
PLAINTIFF
STACEY L. O'DONNELL
DEFENDANT
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
03-1509 CIVIL ACTION LAV~.
: IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT :
AND NOW, Tuesday, April 08, 2003 , upon consideration of ~ attached Complaint,
it is hereby directed that parties and their respective counsel appear befbre Melissa P. Gre~vy, Esq. _, the conciliator,
at 301 Market Street, Lemoyne, PA 17043 on Monday, May 05, 20~3 at 8:30 AM
for a Pre-Hearing Custody Conference. At such conference, an effort will be made to resolve the issues in dispute; or
if this cannot be accomplished, to define and narrow the issues to be heard by the court, and to enter into a temporary
order. All children are five or older may also be present at the conference. Failure to appehr 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 f~om Abuse orders,
Special Relief orders, and Custody orders to the conciliator 48 hours prior to schedule~! hearing.
FOR THE COURT.
By: /s/ Melissa P. Greevy, Esq,
Custody Conciliator
The Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County is required by law to con, ply 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, ple~tse contact our office.
All arrangements must be made at least 72 hours prior to any hearing or business befor~the court. You must
attend the scheduled conference or hearing.
YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR ATTORNEY AT ONCE. I~ YOU DO NOT
HAVE AN ATTORNEY OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE TH~ OFFICE SET
FORTH 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
HAY 0 ? L?003
ROBERT L. O'DONNELL,
Plaintiff
V.
STACEY L. O'DONNELL,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NC). 03-1509 CIVIL TERM
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN CUSTODY
ORDER TO RELINQUISH JURISDICTION
AND NOW, this 6th day of May, 2003, the parties having reached an agreement which has
been memorialized in a Stipulation and filed with this Court, the Conciliator hereby relinquishes
jurisdiction of the above captioned matter.
FOR TH 0~.~
I,.~issa Peel (~roovy, F:squiro /
Custody Conciliator
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
ROBERT L. O' DONNELL
Plaintiff,
STACEY L. O' DONNELL
Defendant
No._03-1 ~iO0 Civil Te~rm
Civil Action - Custody
STIPTrI,ATION FOR PNTR'V OF AN AGRI~,I~,I'~ ¢~RDF, R OF CTI'~qTCfl~V
THIS STIPULATION AND AGREEMENT entered into this 3f~th day of April
2003, by and between Robert L. O' Donnell, (hereinafter referred to as "Father") and Stacey L.
O' Donnell, (hereinafter referred to as "Mother").
NOW THIS AGREEMENT WITNESSETH THAT:
WHEREAS, the Mother and Father, (hereinafter jointly referred to as the "parties"), are the
natural parents of one (1) child, namely, Amanda N. O' Donnell, bom .I. ly 99, 1996 ,(hereinafter
"child"); and
WHEREAS, the parties wish to enter into an agreement relative to the custody and visitation of
the child.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises, covenants and agreements as
hereinafter set forth and intending to be legally bound, the parties hereto agree as follows:
1. Mother and Father shall share legal custody of the child. In accordance therewith, both
Mother and Father will keep each other advised and informed of any important decisions or issues
affecting the child, including but not limited to: (1) access to all medical records of the child including
records of immunizations and inoculations; (2) notice within twenty four (24) hours to the non-custodial
parent of any injury or illness of the child necessitating medical treatment or intervention; (3) notice to the
non-custodial parent of any major medical procedure, operation or treatment to the child. (4) Access to all
school records including report cards and progress reports. Additionally, prior to the start of each school
year, Mother shall provide Father with a school schedule to allow Father to arrange other periods of
visitation with the child in accordance with this stipulation.
2. Mother and Father shall share physical custody of the children in accordance with the
following schedule of custody and visitation (all periods not designated with Mother will be with Father):
A. Starting on May 3, 2003 Mother shall have every other Saturday through Sunday starting at
8:00 a.m. on Saturday and ending at 6:00 p.m. on Sunday during the school year and 8:00
p.m during summer vacation.
B. Starting on May 10,2003 Mother shall have every Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
C. Mother shall continue to have visitation weekdays from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
D. Starting Christmas 2003 Christmas will be divided into two segments A and B. Segment A
will be December 24th at 9:00 a.m through December 25~' at 12:00 noon. Segment B will be
December 25t~ at noon through 8:00 p.m. on the 26th' Segment A and B shall rotate annually
starting with father having segment A in 2003.
E. In year 2003 Mother shall have the following holidays: Easter, Fourth of July and
Thanksgiving. In year 2003 Father will have the following holidays: Memorial Day, Labor
Day. The parties shall reverse this schedule in each sucessive year.
F. Mothers day will be with mother and Fathers day will be with father.
G. Each party shall have two weeks of uninterrupted and consecutive or non-consecutive summer
vacation. Each party will give the other at least two weeks advance notice of when they
intend to take their summer vacation.
3. The parties shall have reasonable telephone contact with the child during the other parties
periods of physical custody or visitation as the case may be and both Mother and Father shall
make all efforts to ensure such contact.
4. The parties shall do nothing that may estrange the child from the development of the child's
love or affection for the other party.
5. The parties will endeavor to establish a positive and amicable relationship in recognition of the
mutual goal of promoting a happy and healthful relationship that is in the best interests of the child.
6. Neither party shall use alcohol in the presence of the child.
7. The parties hereby agree that any relocation outside of a 100 mile radius of their present
address will be subject to a prior relocation hearing before the Corot of Common Pleas of Cumberland
County, Pennsylvania unless otherwise agreed upon by the parties in writing.
8. Any modification or waiver of any of the provisions of this agreement shall be effective only if
made in writing and only if executed with the same formality of this agreement.
9. The parties agree that in making this agreement there has been no fraud, concealment,
overreaching, coercion or other unfair dealing on the part of the other.
10. The parties hereby stipulate to the entry of the above as an order of court and waive their
right to appear before the court for the presentation of this stipulate!on and its incorporation as an order.
The parties further acknowledge that the Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County has jurisdiction
over the issue of custody of the parties' minor child and shall retain such jurisdiction should circumstances
change and should either party desire further or require further modification of said Order.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto, intending to be legally bound by the terms hereof, set
forth their hands and seals the day and year herein set forth.
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
ROBERT L. O' DONNELL
Plaintiff,
STACEY L. O' DONNELL
Defendant
No. 0~-I~OQ Civil Terr~
Civil Action - Custody
,~TlPlYI,ATICIN FC~R F, NTRV (~F AN AC~RI~F,I~ {~Rl~l~R C~F C'IT~qTC}D¥
THIS STIPULATION AND AGREEMENT entered into this '~fith day of April
2003, by and between Robert L. O' Donnell, (hereinafter referred to as "Father") and Stacey L.
O' Donnell, (hereinafter referred to as "Mother").
NOW THIS AGREEMENT WITNESSETH THAT:
WHEREAS, the Mother and Father, (hereinafter jointly referred to as the "parties"), are the
natural parents of one (1) child, namely, Amanda N. O' Donnell, born l,,ly ?c~, 1006 ,(hereinafter
"child"); and
WHEREAS, the parties wish to enter into an agreement relative to the custody and visitation of
the child.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises, covenants and agreements as
hereinafter set forth and intending to be legally bound, the parties hereto agree as follows:
1. Mother and Father shall share legal custody of the child. In accordance therewith, both
Mother and Father will keep each other advised and informed of any important decisions or issues
affecting the child, including but not limited to: (1) access to all medical records of the child including
records of immunizations and inoculations; (2) notice within twenty four (24) hours to the non-custodial
parent of any injury or illness of the child necessitating medical treatment or intervention; (3) notice to the
non-custodial parent of any major medical procedure, operation or treatment to the child. (4) Access to all
school records including report cards and progress reports. Additionally, prior to the start of each school
year, Mother shall provide Father with a school schedule to allow Father to arrange other periods of
visitation with the child in accordance with this stipulation.
2. Mother and Father shall share physical custody of the children in accordance with the
following schedule of custody and visitation (all periods not designated with Mother will be with Father):
A. Starting on May 3, 2003 Mother shall have every other Saturday through Sunday starting at
8:00 a.m. on Saturday and ending at 6:00 p.m. on Sunday during the school year and 8:00
p.m during summer vacation.
B. Starting on May 10,2003 Mother shall have every Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
C. Mother shall continue to have visitation weekdays from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
D. Starting Christmas 2003 Christmas will be divided into two segments A and B. Segment A
will be December 24~ at 9:00 a.m through December 25~h at 12:00 noon. Segment B will be
December 25th at noon through 8:00 p.m. on the 26th Segment A and B shall rotate annually
starting with father having segment A in 2003.
E. In year 2003 Mother shall have the following holidays: Easter, Fourth of July and
Thanksgiving. In year 2003 Father will have the following holidays: Memorial Day, Labor
Day. The parties shall reverse this schedule in each sucessive year.
F. Mothers day will be with mother and Fathers day will be with father.
G. Each party shall have two weeks of uninterrupted and consecutive or non-consecutive summer
vacation. Each party will give the other at least two weeks advance notice of when they
intend to take their summer vacation.
3. The parties shall have reasonable telephone contact with the child during the other parties
periods of physical custody or visitation as the case may be and both Mother and Father shall
make all efforts to ensure such contact.
4. The parties shall do nothing that may estrange the child from the development of the child' s
love or affection for the other party.
5. The parties will endeavor to establish a positive and amicable relationship in recognition of the
mutual goal of promoting a happy and healthful relationship that is in the best interests of the child.
6. Neither party shall use alcohol in the presence of the child.
7. The parties hereby agree that any relocation outside of a 100 mile radius of their present
address will be subject to a prior relocation hearing before the Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland
County, Pennsylvania unless otherwise agreed upon by the parties in writing.
8. Any modification or waiver of any of the provisions of this agreement shall be effective only if
made in writing and only if executed with the same formality of this agreement.
9. The parties agree that in making this agreement there has been no fraud, concealment,
overreaching, coercion or other unfair dealing on the part of the other.
10. The parties hereby stipulate to the enlry of the above as an order of court and waive their
right to appear before the court for the presentation of this stipulation and its incorporation as an order.
The parties further acknowledge that the Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County has jurisdiction
over the issue of custody of the parties' minor child and shall retain such jurisdiction should circumstances
change and should either party desire further or require further modification of said Order.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto, intending to be legally bound by the terms hereof, set
forth their hands and seals the day and year herein set forth.
~'~OB~RT L. O' DONN~LL' - --
STACEY L. (~"D(~NNELL
(SEAL)
(SEAL)
Law Offices of Lee E. Oesterling, LLC
42 East Main Street
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
(717) 790-5400
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF THE 9th JUDICIAL
DISTRICT CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
ROBERT L. O'DONNELL
Plaintiff
STACEY L. O'DONNELL
Defendant
No. 03-1509 Civil Term
Civil Action - Child Custody
ORDER
AND NOW, this ~day of ~ro.4 ~. 2003, in
consideration of the Stipulation for Entry o f a n A greed Order o f Custody filed b y t he
parties to the above-captioned matter, it is ORDERED that said stipulation is hereby
made an ORDER OF COURT as if fully set forth herein.
BY THE COURT
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