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HomeMy WebLinkAbout00-08725 - 'r. , _~.I- > . ~, " ~ -- -',,"" '~"'\'" : CulM '. hfjh cuhLrJ!-l 112'/( ~ I.JJr1&; ~ . ~I 4tj)(r/ 017 1?lmdtlij 02-~-()t/ dJ/.L;6 IAL iw 1/;11./ Iu iLJM- 4/til7?ded . vn '-I3.1#Md to. A M1d . LoWdn'l ~ /;~ tvnJJ 1J;t#7dcy ~//7jl. j 7'1 tjOti hauz ~ ~~ f5~ #Iw- 76 dib rill- P3?- 0'/0.< 7hMl/llo0 . ~/I~~ j J :, .~ -~ flEe, '.. . FLU 'I U LlJ~;'J CEDAR CLIFF HIGH SCHOOL ) PLAINTIFPS EXHIBIT JI . " --;',',I,,~-, - , ~' ': ,,;; -,,,,, "- " ',"J."~~~':i",l'k., ;:,(-';".;,,' ~ k -';',' ,.i..~i;! " !I ~ , LINDA N. MALONE, PLAINTIFF IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA V. CHRISTOPHER J. MALONE, DEFENDANT 00-8725 CIVIL TERM AND NOW, this ORDER OF COURT 1'....c.L day of January, 2002, IT IS ORDERED: (1) The interim order of October 31,2001, IS VACATED. (2) The custody order of March 27, 2001, is modified as follows: (a) The mother, Linda N. Malone, shall have primary physical custody of J. Adam Malone, Benjamin M. Malone and Nicholas L. Malone. The father shall have primary physical custody of James C. Malone. (b) The father's weekend partial custodial time with the three youngest children shall be from 8:00 a:m. until 8:00 p.m. Saturday, and 8:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. Sunday of his custodial weekend. (c) The mother shall participate in family counseling with James C. Malone. (d) The parties shall participate in co-parent counseling for a minimum of eight sessions with the goal of improving parental communication and cooperation in the parenting of their children. (e) In the event that father is thirty minutes or more late for a period of partial custody, the mother shall be free to make other plans with the children without the necessity of waiting for father beyond that period time. \f - -, ,I I: , ~ " - .,," . - ,';,-., - - ;, "--"';)",,,,. :"'."~' .',' . (3) All other provisions of the order of March 27, 2001, not inconsistent with this order, shall remain in full force and effect. /Oennis J. Shatto, Esquire /" For Plaintiff ~ ~ vChristopher J. Malone, Pro se t .[()c f{VS 212 S. Front Street D/ -Qt{-O",z l I, Wormleysburg, PA 17043 :saa ! I. '"~I I ;1 " :1 :, il I 'I II II :1 I " II " ,I il II I " " , , ?I L,. ',<~ . '. " ~ ~'" ,'~ ">~~ ~ -,~, ,-~'".. "'""",,,,,,, 'Oc' '~~,O';; ,-,',. i, }~,. _" I I- -"',::;,:.J,(>,~:~ " \":u:~,L" ' n -- , '~1::;~,tV)1Ah'" 02 lp-l '3 Pr1 \: ~ '. vl_d " ",",' 'NTY '"'~ 'lv';'.J,~Rl i.:,\\') \.),JU. \.'\)1 'PENNSYLVANiA illijW -~ ~ill'''j7N~ ""f"~m~ " .~'~,",,"--'ml~lWJ'f$l~~W1fr.0-~"';~Wl'-~~F~'~~!ffl,"H~!l!i" l!1 r~ . Ji -. , ~ --', . CUMBERLAND COUNTY JUVENILE PROBATION DEPARTMENT 1 Courthouse Square, Room 300, Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013 Phone: 717-240-6265, Fax: 717-240-7880 RULES OF PROBA nON. CONTINUANCE. OR AFTERCARE SUPERVISION Client's Name: Meh";""f t.ee /14rl--/C.i/l" File #: T-8{.,o8 Docket #: ,,- Address: . 7/t: $0>:'/"-<. ~ , r'/,1 170"'.5 Probation Officer: 52'0 'TT .5./;e 4 ~ yNe I Current Charge(s): /Nr-I-, C'c.~! t/~.f"-'" Mlj.'.c;,>?-~ """ ,4.14 -;i-." Sf l~o..,,"./ ,dl"--(7i1l Probation/Supervision Period: 5:'...,0/" ;9!;sAk.F7,J.. ~h~'~~, j;)~?- d--o<-<.-r- /y~ Having been placed on Official Probation, Continuance or Aftercare Supervision by the Juvenile Court, you are now advised that you must abide by the following rules and conditions (regarding community protection, offender accountability and competency development). Should you have any questions regarding these conditions, it is your responsibility to contact your Probation Officer for chuification. RULES/CONDITIONS TO PROTECT THE COMMUNITY: 1. Follow all advice andinstructions.fr01Jl your Probation Offi~et. 2. You must reside at the address shown above and may not rri'ove witho,ut first informing your Probation Officer imd'getting his/her approial. You must always inform the Probation Department of where you are living. . . 3. You are notto leave Cumberland COl.\llty without the permtssion of your Probation Officer. 4. You are not to operate a motor vehicle without the permission of the 'Probation Department. 5. You must follow all laws and local ordinances-Federal, State and Local. You must contact your Probation Officer if you are charged with a new offense. 6. You may not have a firearm (or any other object that can be used as a weapon) in your possession while on Probation. You may go hunting with the permission of your Probation Officer. 7. You agree to a search of your residence, your person, and/or your vehicle, with or without warrant, by any member of this department as deemed necessary for the enforcement of your probation. 8. You will abide by the following curfew: Efp"^ (After curfew hours you must be in the company of a parent or a parent"approved adult. Any exceptions must first be approved by your Probation Officer.) 9. You are subject to being placed on Electronic Monitoring if deemed necessary by your Probation Officer. Compliance with monitoring schedules will be required. RULES/CONDITIONS TO HOLD THE OFFENDER ACCOUNTABLE: 11. You are not to associate with anyone that is on Probation or Parole without the permission of your Probation Officer. You are not to use non-prescription drugs and/or alcohol or any prescription drug not specifically for you. You are subject to random urinalysis. 10. PLAINTIFPS EXHIBIT 5/~~? pcp f,i'""~~,, '~I(-~1itltB:Jilil~jj;r-i:1\.jm,lli1'-l!9&~i!!'~..:'i0!t\g.iiffili'''c\lMi%;\W;.t(~''"--'':)'1~':.:'"f,~+t,:','i-,--!""': .';t.,,,:t,,,;;j,<,~,";y;-~;'!r"~"""""" _lib .:l.lL"~~"fu;i"",~.Iii:R~Wl1- ~,~.;, --, '-", ~ 12. While on Pro,bation Supervision you are not to possess a beeper or cellular phone . without the permission of your probation officer. If you are caught with either/or, they will be confiscated. .~I i j, 13. You are to report to the Probation Department as directed by your Probation Officer: 14. Pay costs of$15.00 for each petition when a Consent Decree is entered, or an Adjudication of delinquency occurs. 15. You must pay the following sums and complete the following community service ~: fl Fine: Costs: CV?:" c:?c/ Restitution: Y,.;2 , 'O~ '~ O'? cJo D Community Service Hours: c7J::J k<4"-> Payments can be made to: Cumberland County Clerk of Courts Office 1 Courthouse Square, Room 205 Carlisle, P A 17013 RULES/CONDITIONS TO DEVELOP COMPETENCIES OF THE OFFENDER: 16. (If enrolled in school) You must attend school every scheduled day and obey all rules and regulations of the school and maintain satisfactory academic grades. If there is a school-based Probation Officer assigned to your school, then you must comply with the rules/conditions of the School-Based Probation Program. 17. (If enrolled in school) You mav not withdraw from school without prior approval from your Probation Officer. 18. (If not enrolled in school) You must make every necessary effort to obtain full- time employment, enroll in an educational program, or a combination of both. 19. You must complete all Court ordered programs (treatment, drug and alcohol evaluation, mental health counseling, offender's programs, etc.) while on Probation. OTHER RULES/CONDITIONS: 20. c'i...c.[ //v /~7 ~-v=>.o7 21. I have read or have had read to me the above rules and conditions of my Probation Supervision and understand them. I further understand that if I violate any of the above rules/conditions that I may be scheduled for a Violation of Probation Hearing and/or placed in secure detention or shelter care pending a hearing. Note: The Court may, at any time, revoke or modify any or all ofthese conditions. y 1U {!Jk, sq,O? ~4r/~~p -'4'/,,- JuveJile Date t./ Date ~~om~ c::;- '1 ~O d- Date #~ Parent . / Date f"__ ,~<~." "M'~_~, , _ M"~"~'~~~_" .'~'__~V,", '...~,,~_, , ~ ~ I: , ,.. 2":;,:i i I I , I I . MAR 2 6 200tfJ LINDA N. MALONE, Plaintiff IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA NO. 00-8725 vs. CHRISTOPHER J. MALONE, Defendant CIVIL ACTION - LAW CUSTODY ORDER OF COURT AND NOW, this 1.-1 day of March, 2001, upon consideration of the attached Custody Conciliation Summary Report, the following Order is entered with regard to the custody of the parties' Children, James C. Malone, born November 15, 1985; Nicholas L. Malone, born February 18, 1986; Jay Adam Malone, born November 17, 1988; and Benjamin M. Malone, born September 17, 1992. 1. Legal Custody. The Mother, Linda N. Malone and the Father, Christopher J. Malone shall have shared legal custody of the minor children. Each parent shall have an equal right, to be exercised jointly with the other parent, to make all major non-emergency decisions affecting the Children's general well-being including, but not limited to, all decisions regarding their health, education and religion. Pursuant to the terms of Pa. C. S.95309, each parent shall be entitled to all records and information pertaining to the Children including, but not limited to, medical, dental, religious or school records, the residence address of the Children and of the other parent. To the extent one parent has possession of any such records or information, that parent shall be required to share the same, or copies thereof, with the other parent within such reasonable time as to make the records and information of reasonable sue to the other parent. 2. Physical Custody. The Father, Christopher J. Malone, shall have primary physical custody of James C. Malone and Nicholas L. Malone. The Mother, Linda N. Malone, shall have primary physical custody of Jay Adam Malone and Benjamin M. Malone. A. The Father shall have partial physical custody of Jay Adam Malone and Benjamin M. Malone according to the following schedule: every other weekend from Friday at 6:00 p.m. until Sunday at 6:00 p.m.; on alternating Wednesday evenings between 6:00 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.; and all other times as the parties may agree. B. The Mother shall have partial physical custody of James C. Malone and Nicholas L. Malone according to the following schedule: every other weekend from Friday at 6:00 p.m. until Sunday at 6:00 p.m.; on alternating Wednesday evenings between 6:00 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.; and all other times as the parties may agree. r .IlJ- - "Il .' , No. 00-8725 3. The parties are to encourage the Children to go with the other parent for their custodial visits and shall make arrangements around the Children's extracurricular and other planned activities, as they presently exist. In the event that the Children want to participate in additional sports or activities which would interfere with the custodial schedule, the parent shall discuss this before making arrangements to enroll the Children in another activity. Neither party shall make plans for activities with and/or for the Children during the other parent's custodial time. Neither shall the parents discuss any changes in the custodial plan with the Children prior to the express agreement of the other parent. 4. Vacation. The Mother and Father shall each have a right to two uninterrupted weeks of vacation with the Children which may be exercised in the summer or during the school year provided that no school days shall be missed for vacation time. Each parent shall give the other at least a four-week notice as to the weeks chosen for vacation. In the event that the parents have chosen vacation time which overlaps or duplicates the other's vacation schedule, the party first providing written notice to the other parent shall be entitled to use the week chosen. The parent shall give the other the telephone number and address where the Children can be reached during vacation time. 5. Each parent shall keep the other informed of his or her current address and telephone number. In the event of an emergency wherein Father is unable to reach Mother, it shall be permissible for Father to contact Maternal Grandmother who will assist in making contact with Mother. 6. The Mother and Father shall notify each other immediately of any medical emergencies which arise while any Child is in that parent's care. Each parent will notify the other of medical care received by any Child while in that parent's care. 7. Neither party may do anything which may estrange the Children from either parent or injure the opinion of the Children as to the other parent or which may hamper the free and natural development of the Children's love and respect for the other parent. 8. Mother and James shall participate in counseling to assist in the care of the Mother/Son relationship. Mother shall endeavor to choose a therapist who will participate with the CHIP health insurance program. Mother will pay and reimburse medical expenses if it is affordable to her. However, in the event that the unreimbursed portion of this care is not affordable to Mother, she shall retain the right to petition the Court for contribution from Father. Both parents will be required to participate and cooperate with the counselor to the extent that the counselor finds it is necessary for the benefit of the Child and/or Children. , ,~~ Ii 0-" , ""'" , No. 00-8725 9. Mother shall provide transportation to counseling. In the event that the Child(ren) are in Father's custody during the period of time when the appointment is scheduled, Father will make the Child(ren) available for pickup by Mother. 10. Holidays. A. Easter. Father shall have custody on Easter Sunday 2001 from Noon until 7:30 p.m. In future years, the parent not having the custodial weekend shall have custody on Easter for the period of 12 Noon until 7:30 p.m. B. Memorial Day/Independence Day/Labor Day. The parties shall alternate Memorial Day, Independence Day and Labor Day. To commence with Memorial Day 2001, Mother shall have custody for Memorial Day and Labor Day and Father shall have custody for Independence Day. In even- numbered years, those holidays shall alternate and Father shall have Memorial Day and Labor Day and Mother shall have Independence Day. On the years that Mother has custody on Independence Day or Labor Day, she shall return the Children to Father in time for fireworks, which typically begin at 9:00 p.m. C. Thanksgiving. In odd-numbered years, Mother shall have Thanksgiving Day and Father shall have the Friday after Thanksgiving. In even- numbered years, Father shall have Thanksgiving Day and Mother shall have the Friday after Thanksgiving. The custodial period for these holidays is 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. D. Christmas. Christmas shall be shared on an A1B schedule. Segment A shall be from December 24th at 6:00 p.m. until December 25th at 2:00 p.m. Segment B shall be from December 25th at 2:00 p.m. until December 26th at 1 :00 p.m. In odd-numbered years, Father shall have Segment A and Mother shall have Segment B. In even-numbered years, Mother shall have Segment A and Father shall have Segment B. 11. The Mother and Father, by mutual agreement, may vary this schedule at any time. However, the Order shall remain in effect until further Order of Court. 12. In the event that either party is unavailable to provide for the care of the Children during his or her period of custody, that party shall make a reasonable effort to contact the other parent to offer the parent the opportunity to provide the care for the Children before contacting third-party care givers. jl ,oJ-':, ',,'};:";',' , No. 00-8725 Edgar B. Bayley, J. Dis!: Ann E. Rhoads, Esquire, 111 Locust Street, Harrisburg, PA 17108 Joan Carey, Esquire, and David Lopez Esquire, MidPenn Legal Services, 8 Irvine Row, Carlisle . ~ ". "0, _ ,_ "~, ",~",' . ~ r ' Illt~"j r; Ffl"cn f",;F rr,.~, --0.." ./ II ~, " '. !\i:~3rl~:",~, Of 0 'I"!) v ' N.J.? " 7 ' I -'''1 (:, Ii 'I 1 C" W I: "() 'u!\ i'~l _', .,1.... l;.';ij'_,cU': PENNS'~;S,,^COUj\rr'\F fl...'//"( ~~ >j f _, ~,~~"I,,~~'''''~-~~~Wl!1 ,_"".,..,:~l" .;l;IllitJ~lW~lA~ .J .'1'-'" I' "--"',-;,'! . LINDA N. MALONE, Plaintiff IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA NO. 00-8725 vs. CHRISTOPHER J. MALONE, Defendant CIVIL ACTION - LAW CUSTODY CUSTODY CONCILIATION SUMMARY REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH CUMBERLAND COUNTY RULE OF CIVIL PROCEDURE 1915.3-8, the undersigned Custody Conciliator submits the following report: 1. The pertinent information concerning the Children who are the subject of this litigation is as follows: NAME DATE OF BIRTH CURRENTLY IN CUSTODY OF James C. Malone Nicholas L. Malone Jay Adam Malone Benjamin M. Malone November 15, 1985 February 18, 1986 November 17,1988 September 17, 1992 Father Father Mother Mother 2. A second Custody Conciliation Conference was held on March 19, 2001, with the following individuals in attendance: the Mother, Linda N. Malone, and her counsel, Ann E. Rhoads, Esquire; the Father, Christopher J. Malone, and his counsel, Joan Carey, Esquire, and David Lopez, Esquire. 3. The parties reached an agreement in the form of an Order as attached. 4&;3 /0 ( uj~~ Melissa Peel Greevy, Esquire Custody Conciliator Date ",,-"~ -~ ~~. ~ , " ~.J.J ->..J ~-'-b- '~I . . MAR 2 8 2002 )> ,,' !lr Plaintiff IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA NO. 00-8725 CIVIL TERM LINDA N. MALONE, v. CIVIL ACTION - LAW CHRISTOPHER J. MALONE, IN CUSTODY Defendant ORDER OF COURT AND NOW, this A,nd day of J},11f\'\ ,2002, upon consideration of the attached Custody Conciliation Summary Report, and it appearing that the parties are in,i need of a hearing, the following Order is entered: A hearing is scheduled in Courtroom NO.2 of the Cumberland County Courthouse, on the /~tJt day of ~ , 2002, at tJ..O..- o'clock ---.t.M., at which time testimony will be taken. ~ofthe hearing, the Mother, Linda N. Malone, shall be deemed to be the moving party and shall proceed initially with testimony.c Counsel for the parties or the parties pro se shall file with the Court and opposing counsel/party a memorandum setting forth each party's position on custody, a list of witnesses who are expected to testify at the hearing, and a summary of the anticipated testimony of each witness. These memoranda shall be filed at least ten (10) days prior to hearing date. , Dis!.: Dennis J. Shatto, Esquire, 119 Locust Street, PO Box 11847, Harrisburg, PA 17108-1847 ~ ~ tf!~O.J.'o)...:,j Christopher J. Malone, 212 South Front Street, Wormleysburg, PA 17043 g ~,;,;, .~ .. ~"'.-- ,,~ .. " " ~ ,~. ,~311U11l _0 '~A"" '=~.'~~,_ "V. _~___~ ~~ '". '~J_' ,~ o .~," ~ ,,~"'~, .,,-''_',._'~ !/: ' -"~ , I~' (,' , ,_.~....",.-",~.,~"~!1.~orm:!~gt.!ltn.9lj~~,."~"",,,____,~ ~!II!Wti~!~~!'-JM!"r', r,'~ ,,, "I:I'illliI- ~-'..._~ u' - .... .. < MAR 28 2002 Y LINDA N. MALONE, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA d :H! Plaintiff NO. 00-8725 CIVIL TERM v. CIVIL ACTION - LAW CHRISTOPHER J. MALONE, IN CUSTODY Defendant CUSTODY CONCILIATION SUMMARY REPORT I 'I' I,'j I ~'I , IN ACCORDANCE WITH CUMBERLAND COUNTY RULE OF CIVIL PROCEDURE 1915.3-8, the undersigned Custody Conciliator submits the following report: 1. The pertinent information concerning the children who are the subject of this litigation is as follows: NAME DATE OF BIRTH CURRENTLY IN THE CUSTODY OF James C. Malone Nicholas L. Malone J. Adam Malone Benjamin M. Malone November 15, 1985 February 18, 1986 November 17,1988 September 17, 1992 Father Mother Mother Mother d '.i ,:" 2. A Custody Conciliation Conference was held on March 11, 2002 pursuant to Mother's February 11, 2002 Petition for Contempt. Attending the conference were the Mother, Linda N. Malone, and her counsel, Dennis J. Shatto, Esquire; the Father, Christopher J. Malone, appeared pro se. In her Petition, Mother alleges that Father has refused to return Nicholas to her custody without regard to the present Custody Order of January 3, 2002. She further alleges that Father has failed to follow the Order, taken the child outside of times permitted under the Order and has encouraged him to be '" uncooperative with disciplinary matters and criminal matters pursued as a result of the child's conduct at school. Mother further alleges that Father has withheld detention notices with regard to Nicholas, failed to participate in counseling as ordered, has told the younger children that Mother will not allow cO]1tact with him and that they can run away to live with him once they become 14 years of age. Mother additionally alleged that Father has failed to shared information with regard to the parties' older child, James, regarding school arrests and probationary issues. In her Petition, Mother seeks to have physical custody of I" Nicholas back with her but seeks no other relief. ' ,<,li~l!;ll'"" " " J.L.~ < .. J.,.-, .~~~" .;: .. . Father reports that Nicholas has been living with him since February 3, 2002 and that he has attempted to return him to his Mother on a number of occasions. However, Father believes Nicholas should live with him and claims that Nicholas does not want to live with his Mother. He acknowledges that Nicholas is having problems in school which he attributes in part at least to the conflict between the parents. Additionally, Father acknowledges that he told the child not to report to the school officials the other people that were involved in the incident in which Nicholas was alleged to have stolen clothing from the school locker room during a sporting event. Father is presently serving 30 days to 23 months work release for an assault conviction. Therefore, at this time, even if the Court would change the custodial Order such that Nicholas would be allowed to live with Father, Father is at work during the day and presumably incarcerated in the evenings. Father has declined to participate in counseling because he claims he cannot afford his share of the co- pay at each session. His share would be $25.00. Father has been off work for back surgery from the period of October 15, 2001 through January 31,2002. He is serving a work release sentence and has recently been attempting to catch upon the bills that accumulated during the period of his medical recovery. 3. Father refuses to return Nicholas to the care of his Mother despite the present Order of Court and the fact that he is serving work release time. Father insists upon a hearing before the Court. It is noted that this matter was referred to the Court for a January 2002 hearing. Father declined to attend because he was unhappy with the Conciliator's recommendation that Nicholas needed to live with his Mother. Therefore, the matter will be once again referred to Judge Bayley to address this matter. 4. Additionally, the Conciliator will attempt to see whether there might be some in-home counseling services available through Children & Youth for his family. Nicholas certainly appears to be at risk in that he is doing poorly in school, in trouble for a recent theft, may be in danger of being expelled and is certainly in t conflict with the adults who are responsible for his parenting. -:J/oiP!01/ Date elissa Peel Greevy, Esqu' e Custody Conciliator L , 'I , , , -i.-- ',' . , " "; --;,,:;:', LINDA N. MALONE, Plaintiff vs. IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA NO. 00-8725 CIVIL TERM CHRISTOPHER J. MALONE, Defendant PLAINTIFF'S PRE-HEARING MEMORANDUM AND NOW, comes the Plaintiff, by and through her attorneys, Cleckner and Fearen and in compliance with the Order of Court dated March 17, 2004, states as follows: I. PLAINTIFF'S POSITION ON CONTEMPT On February 11, 2002, Plaintiff filed a petition for Contempt. After a conciliation conference on March 11, 2002, the matter was referred to Your Honorable Court for a hearing. That petition was filed because of Plaintiff's belief that Defendant had encouraged their son, Nicholas, to get in trouble so that it would appear that Plaintiff had no control over Nicholas, thereby enabling Defendant to seek a change in custody. For quite some time prior to the filing of the previous petition, Defendant had not been e~ercising his partial custody rights for Nicholas and the youngest two children. The hearing was held before Your Honorable Court on May 17, 2002, after which an Order was entered adjudicating Defendant in contempt of the Custody Order dated January 3, 2002. The Court deferred disposition on the condition that Defendant comply with the terms of the custody order and participate in counseling. - " - ~ -- 1,[ - ,',""~', ,,.: _'__f ,,-' While Defendant did not participate in counseling, the situation regarding Nicholas improved. Plaintiff was aware of no efforts by Defendant to exercise partial custody rights with Nicholas for a period in excess of one (1) year, until the weekend of January 31, 2004. Nicholas was absent from Plaintiff's residence on January 31 and February 1, 2004, and Plaintiff did not know where he was. After contact with law enforcement, she received a phone call from Nicholas at approximately 4: 20 p. m. on February 2, during which Nicholas indicated that he was at his father's residence in Bedford County. After law enforcement intervention, Defendant returned Nicholas to Plaintiff on February 2, 2004, at approximately 9:30 p.m. In the past, Plaintiff has noticed that Defendant has a pattern of renewing contact with Nicholas, after extended periods of no contact, when a proceeding invol ving child support is approaching. Plaintiff and Defendant are parties to a divorce proceeding with respect to which an equitable distribution hearing was held before The Honorable E. Robert Elicker, II on January 20, 2004. Mr. Elicker expressed an interest in hearing testimony from Nicholas Malone with respect to the whereabouts of certain assets, and another hearing date was scheduled for March 18, 2004. Plaintiff immediately concluded that Defendant had re-initiated contact with Nicholas with the intention of persuading him to either not testify or testify favorably to Defendant at the hearing scheduled for March 18, 2004. 2 ,"" ,. >'<~Z..:i ... , ~ ,,,o;,",~, ~,'., '. 4 ", ' , 'I'", "'.~-- '< - , -' ''''', '.;. ~ '~" :.:: "r. - ; <A Plaintiff promptly filed a petition for Contempt on February 4, 2004, which resulted in a conciliation conference on March 8, 2004. During the conference, Plaintiff heard, for the first time, that Nicholas had been at Defendant's home several times over the summer of 2003. Plaintiff does not know the dates of these visits or whether they were consistent with the Court's previous custody order. Plaintiff has also learned that Defendant met with Nicholas on January 20, 2004, just after the initial hearing with Mr. Elicker, and that Nicholas had a further unauthorized and unscheduled visit with Defendant the weekend after January 31, 2004. Finally, Nicholas was made aware in advance of the conciliation conference of March 8, 2004, by Defendant. Defendant was not entitled to partial custody during the weekend of January 31 through February 2, 2004, and was not permitted to exercise custodial time with Nicholas overnight. Plaintiff contends that Defendant's conduct violates paragraph 7 of the Order dated March 27, 2001, and Section 2(b) of the Order dated January 3, 2002. It is Plaintiff's position that because of Defendant's subsequent violation, he should be appropriately punished for the contempt determination of May 17, 2002, and for all additional violations of the custody orders subsequent thereto. II. LIST OF EXHIBITS Plaintiff does not anticipate offering any exhibits other than the pertinent existing orders of court and a note from Defendant's 3 >'~ JJ ",' _ L_ "," , girlfriend to West Shore School District reporting Nicholas' absence from school on February 2, 2004. III. LIST OF WITNESSES Plaintiff will testify at the hearing, but does not expect to call any other witnesses. She will testify to the facts set forth in the petition for Contempt, as well as additional facts included within this Memorandum. Respectfully submitted, CLECKNER AND FEAREN BY:~ Dennis J. Shatto, Esquire PA Attorney ID #25675 119 Locust Street P. O. Box 11847 Harrisburg, PA 17108-1847 (717) 238-1731 Attorneys for Plaintiff 4 ."" 1", ~--" '" :::1-'; -l - ,: , CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I, DENNIS J. SHATTO, hereby certify that I served a true and correct copy of the foregoing document upon the person (s) indicated below, by depositing same in the United States mail, postage prepaid at Harrisburg, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, this 6th day of April, 2004. Christopher J. Malone 223 First Street New Paris, PA 15554 CLECKNER AND FEAREN By Dennis J. Shatto, Esquire PA Attorney ID #25675 119 Locust Street P.O. Box 1i847 Harrisburg, PA 17108-1847 (717) 238-1731 5 ~........ ' ~ I' ~~ ~ -.;,,~~ December 20, 2001 Christopher J. Malone 212 South Front Street Wormleysburg, PA 17043 Re: Court Ordered Co-Parent Counseling Chris: I have been going to co-parent counseling on Friday evenings at the office of Jeffrey Verrecchio which is located at 351 N. 21 ci Street, Camp Hill. The office is at the intersection of 21" Street and the Camp Hill bypass. (near Zimmerman's station). The counselor's name is Andrea Hunt. The cost is $100.00 per session. My insurance pays for half. I think if we go at the same time, it would still only be $100.00. If you choose to participate it would only cost you $25.00. I usually go at either 5:00 or 6:00 Fridays. If you want more information, Andrea's phone number lS 761- 5301 or if you want to participate, let me know. ';/I'l( /ciJ , I , Linda PLAINTIFPS ~XHIB1T .5</(;.6 fe~ I / ., I: "":,, - - ~ , ':t ~:-:;,_;':!V\'/,;<'JP'? 'i<'-"~''.''l'~,- I, i , LINDA N. MALONE, Plaintiff vs. IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA NO. 00-8725 CHRISTOPHER J. MALONE, Defendant CIVIL ACTION - LAW CUSTODY PLAINTIFF'S PRE-HEARING MEMORANDUM AND NOW, comes the Plaintiff, by and through her attorneys, Cleckner and Fearen, and in compliance with the Order of Court dated April 2, 2002, states as follows: I. Plaintiff's Position on Contemot On February 11, 2002, Plaintiff filed a Petition for Contempt. A conciliation conference was held March 11, 2002, and the matter was referred to Your Honorable Court for a hearing. It is Plaintiff's position that Defendant should be held in contempt of court for violation of the Order dated January 3, 2002. During the conciliation conference of March 11, 2002, the conciliator recommended that Nicholas Malone be immediately returned to Plaintiff. Defendant reluctantly complied. Unfortunately, Nicholas has declined substantially in school performance, and has had additional criminal charges filed against him, resulting in his placement at a juvenile facility pending disposition of the charges. Plaintiff believes that Defendant has encouraged Nicholas to get in trouble so that it will appear as though Plaintiff has no control over his conduct which Defendant believes would enable him to seek a change in custody for Nicholas. IJ> -';'<"j:',--\'^' -'. :1,,-- ",,;:,", '.,:I-";,\i;:\,';, '----'.", ..; -"~.". , Plaintiff believes that the current estrangement between her and her oldest son, James, has resulted from improper conduct on the part of Defendant. Defendant has already started a similar course of conduct designed to secure custody of the two (2) youngest children. Apparently, Defendant believes he should have primary physical custody of Nicholas. Defendant failed to exercise his partial custody rights over Nicholas during the time Nicholas has been in Plaintiff's custody, and he has likewise failed to exercise partial custodial rights over the youngest two (2) children. Defendant has likewise refused to participate in co-parent counseling, as directed in the Order of Court dated January 3, 2002. It is Plaintiff's position that Defendant should be held in contempt, and that the provisions of the Order of Court dated January 3, 2002, should remain in full force and effect. II. Witnesses Plaintiff will offer testimony in support of the position stated herein, and Nicholas will be available in the event the Court wishes to confer with him. Plaintiff may call a representative of the West Shore Regional Police Department to testify regarding police involvement relative to Defendant, James and Nicholas. Plaintiff may also call Lori Keirn as to the living conditions and environment at Defendant's residence, and William Brandt, Juvenile Probation, regarding the pending charges against Nicholas. Finally, John Paluscio may be called to testify to facts in support of the petition for contempt. -,""'_.- r """"'i""':'~"''-> ,< ..' ',' ';-~"'~ '::.",'...;'.' ,'-;'",---, - ~, --,- '-'F:<~:" 'ii:f:j'~ , .' Plaintiff believes the hearing can be completed in one day. Respectfully submitted, CLECKNER AND FEAREN By: Lfu~ Dennis J. Shatto, Esquire PA Attorney ID #25675 119 Locust Street P. O. Box 11847 Harrisburg, PA 17108-1847 (717) 238-1731 I,' I~ ",,--':- ",,-,- ","'_,.0;'__ ,,;,,- ;/''-'';'0''";<'' .' CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I, DENNIS J. SHATTO, hereby certify that I served a true and correct copy of the foregoing document upon the person (s) indicated below, by depositing same in the United States mail, postage 611., prepaid at Harrisburg, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, this day of ~ , 2002. Christopher J. Malone 212 South Front Street Worrnleysburg, PA 17043 CLECKNER AND FEAREN By Dennis J. Shatto, Esquire PA Attorney ID #25675 119 Locust Street P. O. Box 11847 Harrisburg, PA 17108-1847 (717)238-1731 "'''-'1'' >>"i>":j ,"'~'~'j I ; , i I I , I I i l I i! !i Ii c.... ~ ~ '--~I ' "'"I . , . , '" ~' - ~ ibh" IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA CIVIL ACTION - LAW LINDA N. MALONE, Plaintiff . : No. (}o- J 7.). ~ivil Term v. CHRISTOPHER J. MALONE, Defendant : IN CUSTODY CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I, Joan Carey, Esquire, do hereby certify that a true and correct copy of the within Defendant's Answer to Plaintiff's Motion for Special Relief in the Nature of an Award of Temporary Custody was mailed to counsel for the Plaintiff, DENNIS J. SHATTO, ESQUIRE, by first class U.S. mail, postage pre-paid, addressed as follows: Dennis J. Shatto, Esquire 111 Locust Street P.O. Box 11847 Harrisburg, PA 17108-1847 Respectfully submitted, ~r~ Attorney for Defendant LEGAL SERVICES, INC. 8 Irvine Row Carlisle, PA 17013 (717) 243-9400 ~o ~Ii!"''''';~='~ ;";':-""'""-~ j < lil~tirr~!!!iI '1:':'- ""''''''''",'''''..'!':" ,~"-~ ,.,,,,,,,,t.,,,,,",,,,",,,,,,"~,,,,,, ,>', '~-'iI"',~ ,',..'~~" '.~,=.~ , _"_'~.-' ",,~_o,,_" ,~, 'l~i~ .,"...J.......... "- ., _,v ,., ~~ ^"" ~ (') 0 C f;; c::> -'1' ""'~ CJ -05J f"?1 01f.T: :::~) ",~ ZJ ",.) :T] Zr--- 'o'L:::J (j) :,2:-:' 0"\ :::<~ () k,C7 V -I', :2= 2;:0 ',~ho (- ~, (j ~() J:- ~5;i' PC: .--J 7- N "(::0. ~ XI (~ -< ,..,- .. .~.'~~-,~. - ..-j," " ~~ ,~ -. .L -' ~,; LINDA N. MALONE, Plaintiff : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA v. CHRISTOPHER J. MALONE , Defendant : NO. 00- ~1.7/CIVIL TERM : CIVIL ACTION- LAW DEFENDANT'S ANSWER TO PLAINTIFF'S MOTION FOR SPECIAL RELIEF IN THE NATURE OF AN AWARD OF TEMPORARY CUSTODY 1. Admitted. 2. Admitted. 3. Admitted. 4. Admitted. 5. Admitted in part; denied in part. By way of further answer, Benjamin Malone resided with Father and the two older siblings from the time ofthe parties separation in early November until December 13, 2000. When Benjamin became ill Father allowed him to spend a day with Mother, pursuant to her request and with the understanding that Mother would return him at the end of the visit. Since December 13, 2000, Mother has refused to return child to Father and has denied him all contact with Benjamin. 6. It is denied that it is in the best interest ofthe children to reside primarily with Mother. 6 (A). It is specifically denied that temporary custody is necessary to effect the younger siblings maintaining contact with each other. By way of further answer, Father insured that the children spend time together by agreeing that Mother have every other weekend with Benjamin. 6 (B). It is specifically denied that Mother has been primary care giver and is better suited to care for Benjamin during his convalescence. Furthermore, Father has been involved in the care of the children since their births and had been Benjamin's primary care giver since the parties separated in early November 2000. I "~ J' -'". .'1 L-i.~ 6 (C). Denied. Father specifically denies that he is not home when Benjamin arrives home and that he leaves the two younger children in the care of their two older siblings as a matter of course. In fact, Father has arranged his schedule so that he is home at 4:00 p.m. when Benjamin gets home. Furthermore, Father is only on call every three weeks and has arranged for his mother and brother to care for the child if he is called into work. By way of further answer, Father has concerns as to the care provided by the Mother who has left the children at home alone causing trauma to the children who were locked out in the cold. 6 (D). Admitted in part; denied in part. It is admitted that the police did come to the residence on December 17, 2000. It is denied that any instability was created; no charges were filed against Father who was only attempting to see his son who had pneumonia and who Mother was keeping from him. Father made an appointment to seek advice from Legal Services regarding Mother's denial of contact shortly after this incident to avoid any future misunderstandings with Mother. NEW MATTER 7. Respondent hereby incorporates by reference paragraphs 1 through 6 in the above answer. 8. Not only should the relief requested by Mother be denied, but Father should be granted primary physical custody of the children for reasons including the following: A. Mother has not acted in the best interest of the children in ways including the following: i. Mother has exposed the children to an unstable environment including having them in the company of her boyfriend who is currently in prison in York County on drug charges and who has a history of violence including at least five Protection from Abuse Orders against him from 1990 to 1999 with the current PFA expiring in March of2002. ii. Mother has repeatedly denied Father any contact with the two younger children. iii. Benjamin, who lived with Father from November 2, 2000 until December 13, 2000. has repeatedly pleaded with Mother to allow " , ;: nllL" . ' him to move back in with Father. iv. Mother's behavior in denying Father contact with the two younger children is causing the siblings to be separated from one another. B. Father has acted in the children's best interest in ways including: i. Father has provided for all of the children since their births and has been the primary care giver of three of the children, James. Nicholas, and Benjamin since Mother left the marital residence on November 2, 2000 to continue an extra-marital relationship. ii. Father resides in the five bedroom marital residence where the children feel secure and have established neighborhood and family ties. iii. Since the parties separation on November 2, 2000, Father has not kept the children from Mother and, in fact, has prioritized maintaining contact with Mother and each other. iv. Father has consistently worked with the children regarding their schoolwork and can continue to provide a stable environment for the children. WHEREFORE, the Respondent, Christopher Malone requests that the relief sought in Petitioner's Motion for Special Relief in the Nature of an Award of Temporary Custody be denied, and that Respondent by granted temporary physical custody pending further Order of Court after Conciliation. Respectfully submitted, oan Carey, Attorney tI Legal Services, Inc. 8 Irvine Row Carlisle, PA 17013 (717) 243-9400 I. , "' .~ _ 0 . " ' VERIFICATION I, CHRISTOPHER J. MALONE, do hereby verify that the statements made in the foregoing Answer and New Matter are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information and belief. I understand that statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. Section 4904, relating to unsworn falsification to authorities. \, PHER J. MALONE Date: \C'"'' -"U ,~<,.-- -.,J,'~ 'u' 'U!i!f@~~''''-~'-illii&'''- "'-'u ]j~__~H~m~~~~: 'j ~~ ="'~L_' ~ ~""",, ~.'~ o_,_.'~ JMij ~~ . (") 0 0 C 0 -n s: 0 : ~:::! "tl (' i~- ;"1 m n'" C') r:~ 2:,:;,:] 7',' N '--"1 n1 ~?2: C> '.''J C'J :'') c:) ~O ,:::~,J "Cl T' "T: .J>.,-., ::-.:: (~) ;:~(~) ~ " ).'C j'..;J ;:.') rCl / ".'i =-=i ,:::J ~. jj -< (~ -< "'< L ,I" L ,-, Li;. ~~ "~_-d~ ;;.."...~-', '. IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYL V ANlA CIVIL ACTION - LAW LINDA N. MALONE, Plaintiff v. ; No. ~'V- 'i7.:J~ Civil Term CHRISTOPHER J. MALONE, Defendant : IN CUSTODY ORDER OF COURT AND NOW, 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 , 2001, at ___.m., for a Pre- Hearing Custody Conference. At such Conference, an effort will be made to resolve the issues in dispute; or if this cannot be accomplished, to define and narrow the issues to be heard by the Court and to enter into a temporary Order. Failure to appear at the Conference may provide grounds for entry of a temporary or permanent Order. BY THE COURT: Custody Conciliator YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A LAWYER OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP. CUMBERLAND COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION 2 LIBERTY AVENUE CARLISLE, PA 17013 (717) 249-3166 AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990 The Court of Common pleas of Cumberland County is required by law to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. For information about accessible facilities and reasonable accommodations available to disabled individuals having business before the Court, please contact the office set forth above. All arrangements must be made at least 72 hours prior to any hearing or business before the Court. You must attend the scheduled Conference or Hearing. -.I " J.. . '~ilfit>W, , , IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA CIVIL ACTION - LAW LINDA N. MALONE, Plaintiff ; No. 1J1J- ~ 7:J.{ Civil Term v. CHRISTOPHER J. MALONE, Defendant : IN CUSTODY ANSWER TO COMPLAINT FOR CUSTODY AND COUNTERCLAIM AND NOW comes CHRISTOPHER J. HALONE, by and through his attorney, Joan Carey, Esquire of Legal Services, Inc., who respectfully answers and avers as follows: 1. Admitted. Plaintiff is LINDA N. HALONE who resides at 752 State Street, 2nd Floor, Lemoyne, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, 17043. 2. Admitted. Defendant is CHRISTOPHER J. HALONE who resides at 212 South Front Street, Wormleysburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, 17043. 3. Admitted. By way of further answer, Plaintiff left the marital residence on November 2, 2000 and took the minor child, Adam, with her. On December 13, 2000, Plaintiff took the minor child, Benjamin, from the marital residence following visitation with him. """ d,. ," , 'I , ~ " :~- " ~ '- . 4. Admitted. 5. Admitted. 6. Defendant is without sufficient knowledge or information to form a belief as to the truthfulness of this averment. 7. Denied. Defendant avers that it is not in the best interests of the minor children to grant Plaintiff primary physical custody. Plaintiff has not been the sole caretaker of the minor children, and is not better suited to care for them and tend to their proper upbringing. COUNTERCLAIM 8. Defendant hereby incorporates by reference all of his Answers to Plaintiff's Complaint for Custody; paragraphs 1-7 above. 9. Defendant has not participated as a party or witness or in any other capacity, in other litigation concerning the custody of the children in this or any other Court. 10. Defendant has no information of a custody proceeding concerning the children pending in a Court of this Commonwealth except for the Complaint for Custody filed by Plaintiff to which this Answer and Counterclaim is directed. 11. Defendant does not know of a person not a party to the proceedings who has physical custody of the children, or claims to ~- ~ ~ . I;; 1, =' -"""." ~ ;: .) have custody or visitation rights with respect to the children. 12. The best interests and permanent welfare of the children will be served by granting Defendant primary physical custody of the minor children. WHEREFORE, Defendant requests this Honorable Court to grant him primary physical custody of the minor children. Respectfully submitted, ~r~ Attorney for Defendant LEGAL SERVICES, INC. a Irvine Row Carlisle, PA 17013 (717) 243-9400 ,,-= - ~l "-~-- ... ~ - ~ VERIFICATION I, CHRISTOPHER J. MALONE, do hereby verify that the statements made in the foregoing Answer to Complaint for Custody are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information and belief. I understand that statements herein are made subj ect to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. Section 4904, relating to unsworn falsification to authorities. ~ CHRISTO HER J. MALONE Date: It. -zt,.-,j. I ) ~- '-~ ' " ' , ,,~ ,d. "Iii;", I , i IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYL V ANlA CIVIL ACTION - LAW LINDA N. MALONE, Plaintiff : No. Civil Term v. CHRISTOPHER J. MALONE, Defendant : IN CUSTODY CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I, Joan Carey, Esquire, do hereby certify that a true and correct copy of the within Answer to Complaint for Custody and Counterclaim was mailed to counsel for the plaintiff, DENNIS J. SHATTO, ESQUIRE, by first class U.S. mail, postage pre-paid, addressed as follows: Dennis J. Shatto, Esquire 111 Locust Street P.O. Box 11847 Harrisburg, PA 17108-1847 Respectfully submitted, ~~/ Attorney for Defendant LEGAL SERVICES, INC. 8 Irvine Row Carlisle, PA 17013 (717) 243-9400 ~,'" .I""'~_~""''',",'ill"_j,~,,,,_''.'-'' "~ -- - ~ ,t~ --~ i1i' (') c:: :::::'~ n'l) (~,i,j I r. ~~'~' ~(~: ~8 :Z =<! .. C) o c., -q ',''') ,........., c'.\ ,-, \,,,..1 ~':, =ff : ~":"; L- :0 '(,.(J. ~'" -< m - ~" L v.-"-. _ L'o .i, 1 '~' t ffil" DEe 2 7 20~) LINDA N. MALONE, PLAINTIFF IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA V. CHRISTOPHER J. MALONE, DEFENDANT 00-8725 CIVIL TERM AND NOW, this ORDER OF COURT .-7LI-- V'Q day of December, 2000, this custody case is referred to conciliation without our holding a hearing on the within motion for special relief. Dennis J. Shatto, Esquire For Plaintiff Joan Carey, Esquire For ~ndant ~rt Administrator :saa ,_ ,J, J, . " "'01: ,_ _ _ -r ~ '" "."'1 -"I LINDA N, MALONE, Plaintiff IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA CIVIL ACTION - LAW vs. CHRISTOPHER J. MALONE, Defendant CUSTODY/VISITATION NO. 2000-08725 PLAINTIFF'S REPLY TO COUNTERCLAIM AND NOW, comes the Plaintiff, Linda N. Malone, by and through her attorneys, Cleckner and Fearen, who replies to the counterclaim as follows: 8. With respect to Paragraph 3, the allegation that "on December 13, 2000, Plaintiff took the minor child, Benjamin, from the marital residence following visitation with him" is denied. On December 13, 2000, the parties decided it would be appropriate, because of a snow storm, for Nicholas, Adam and Benjamin to stay with Plaintiff overnight. Benjamin was obviously ill on and before December 13, 2000, and ended up being hospitalized for pneumonia. On December 16, 2000, Defendant picked up Benjamin and Plaintiff at the hospital, and returned both of them to Plaintiff's residence, where Benjamin has been convalescing. Plaintiff intended to take Benjamin with her at the time she separated from Defendant, but Defendant refused to allow her to do so. The averments in paragraph 7 are denied. Plaintiff avers that it is in the best interests of the minor children to be in Plaintiff's primary physical custody. While Plaintiff acknowledges that she has not been the sole caretaker of the children, she has been their primary caretaker, and Defendant's involvement with the children has been minimal. 9. Denied, on the basis that Plaintiff is without knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of the averment, and proof is demanded. 10. Denied, on the basis that Plaintiff is without knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of the averment, and proof is demanded. 11. Denied, on the basis that Plaintiff is without knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of the averment, and proof is demanded. 12. Denied. It is denied that the best interests and permanent welfare of the children will be served by granting primary physical custody to Defendant. For the reasons set forth in the Complaint, Plaintiff avers that the best interests and permanent welfare of the children will be better served by granting primary physical custody to the Plaintiff. 2 , -'-. I "',',_, c,;,,,_ - '^,!;,':C:" ~ '.' ~, WHEREFORE, Plaintiff respectfully requests this Honorable Court to deny Defendant's Counterclaim and grant Plaintiff the relief requested in the Complaint. Respectfully submitted, CLECKNER AND FEAREN Dated: J4t I ~{}A-II! By D!"P4I.k1!iLirc Attorney I.D. #25675 111 Locust Street P. O. Box 11847 Harrisburg, PA 17108-1847 (717) 238-1731 Attorney for Plaintiff 3 VERIFICATION I verify that the statements made in the foregoing Plaintiff's Reply to Counterclaim are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information and belief. I understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. ~ 4904, relating to unsworn falsification to authorities. . ./'/ '''-.--/- Date: January /~, 2001 4 . ,- .<'1" " :", ^ , ", ,', " .", .~ ~ . ,---- CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I, Dennis J. Shatto, Esquire, hereby certify that on this ~0 day of ~ ' 2001, I served the foregoing Plaintiff's Reply to Counterclaim by depositing the same in the Uni ted States mail, first class postage prepaid, addressed as follows: Joan Carey, Esquire Legal Services, Inc. 8 Irvine Row Carlisle, PA 17013 CLECKNER AND FEAREN By: Dennis J. Shatto, 111 Locust Street P. O. Box 11847 Harrisburg PA 17108-1847 (717) 238-1731 5 :'. '''",,' -,'--j,,~::,> '~.~""'~:"'-rliili~ni1f"-'" -<~-~l>i::tl~.JI~__,':'i'" ';j\-'-"~'-; <',",--'- 'O"~'--' "c",,'",Y'" ""'Y""c '",,""'- "'....,.'.."....1 rJ C:l ,~) c. I ~'-. " ril ,::,7 , (/; , ._.1 .-: ... .. ~~ ~\; , ( ~J L,_',.~' ^"'~,.~ ~" '~-<,' .~ ---'--,- " }",' "~"""'" -'~,-, ,,~,"'- , -- " . ,~" "I, c.:.--:., , " . - ;,.~;:~ '-';- "-,' .,--,'." - ., . <, ~", LINDA N. MALONE, PLAINTIFF : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA V. CHRISTOPHER J. MALONE, DEFENDANT : 00-8725 CIVIL TERM AND NOW, this AMENDED ORDER OF COURT u+- day of November, 2001, this court's order of October 31,2001, is amended to reflect that the custody hearing scheduled for December 10, 2001, at 1 :30 p.m. shall commence at 8:45 a.m., on Thursday, January 3, 2002, in Courtroom Number 2. All other provisions of the interim order of October 31, 2001, shall remain in full force and effect. Dennis J. Shatto, Esquire For Plaintiff Christopher J. Malone, Pro se 212 S. Front Street Wormleysburg, PA 17043 :saa I I:, .~_"'" "'~ ..~, ."",'o''>^ " ,.~ - ,.> ~,_,~1:JJl~ l' . ."- '.", .:.', ,,:J\,i~r~''{ i'.\ ""\ \[1: ~', "I ,'\.. ~. v '-" - , , ' , .!', ('('j', r',f("{ ,\ \\:\~-,,~,\_;\ ,',,;\,.) "J~':' C-U\',!,,-,::~ ;,--,.....Vl \l!dv\I-\ FC\'-i.i\',:)\ 1-)r""V ,,' .~ " . ~,~ " ~,-.>-,..~ ,~, ,.. Ulm'R'Wi'jf",Jj\iii~Wlffl'~~_~""" . .0 \I',l~!X!,[_,R1.ilfl~~1~QW]n,T" J- _~_"",*,;,?" '''->II " ~ c ~ -- , .'j ... ... LINDA N. MALONE IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYL VANIA PLAINTIFF V. CHRISTOPHER J. MALONE DEFENDANT 00-8725 CIVIL ACTION LAW IN CUSTODY ORDER OF COURT AND NOW, Thursday, September 13, 2001 , upon consideration of the attached Complaint, it is hereby directed that parties and their respective counsel appear before Melissa F. Greevy, Esq. at 214 Senate Avenue, Suite 105, Camp Hill, FA 17011 on Tuesday, October 09, 2001 , the conciliator, at 9:15 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 defme and narrow the issues to be heard by the court, and to enter into a temporary order. All children age five or older may also be present at the conference. Failure to appear at the conference may provide grounds for entry of a temporary or permanent order. The court hereby directs the parties to furnish any and all existing Protection from Abnse orders, Special Relief orders, and Cnstody orders to the conciliator 48 honrs prior to scheduled hearing. FOR THE COURT, By: /s/ Melissa p, Greevy. Esq. (Jr1^ Custody Conciliator The Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County is required by law to comply with the Americans with Disabilites Act of 1990. For information about accessible facilities and reasonable accommodations available to disabled individuals having business before the court, please contact our office. All arrangements must be made at least 72 hours prior to any hearing or business before the court. You must attend the scheduled conference or hearing. YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR ATTORNEY AT ONCE. IF YOU DO NOT HA VB AN ATTORNEY OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP. Cumberland County Bar Association 2 Liberty Avenue Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013 Telephone (717) 249-3166 . if -/1/.t:J/ tJ If-t:J1 ~ plo/ I !L~ ,~~" "'""",," ~,." -_. - _ ~.'~" "'-"~~""<'~-'>""'~'~'~'~O""C;-",'.,.,;.f.'ft"_ ,l~," ,., ~..y~< ."" ...... ...~ .'j..::: let , \/ 1-",\...'1 j-',n' ..__'it,?;, (1 I...~" -'{' ,..'\.".\ '\14.\, . . ,".r];"'; \ "~'\";\" --..I ' Or ,,'- ,),J -',\ \ l; c::,C,? \ L\ lil- a\ "I.. cU\{\~~Ms~t~~~tn'l tW.~~~~~ ~~ ~ ~ vfI.- 1'~~~4~ ~ .. I, ...~ ,~l!lIi!IllfI~~, ,~.,.,., _ ~,~:~,!'I!l's!!;r~!;J";!~'?!!!1iW~fI'W,'jJ~"ImWWlb.~~~ijN~~, 1 '-, J I.' > 0 ': .;.._" _~"' ~, ,.,,,.- ' "V.~_' -.: _'.'Y .'._,; .o.._","~:",,,, _ ~~_ :--~:-,j LINDA N. MALONE, Plaintiff vs. IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA CIVIL ACTION - LAW CUSTODY/VISITATION NO. 00- P7:l.S C'U~L/~ CHRISTOPHER J. MALONE, Defendant ORDER OF COURT AND NOW, attached petition, respecti ve counsel conciliator, at , upon consideration of the it is hereby directed that the parties and their appear before the on the day of ,20 ,at .m., for a Pre- Hearing Custody Conference. At such conference, an effort will be made to resolve the issues in dispute; or if this cannot be accomplished, to define and narrow the issues to be heard by the court, and to enter into a temporary order. 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: 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. For information about accessible facilities and reasonable accommodations available to disabled individuals having business before the court, please contact our office. All arrangements must be made at least 72 hours prior to any hearing or business before the court. You must attend the scheduled conference or hearing. YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PApER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A. LAWYER OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP. CUMBERLAND COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION 2 LIBERTY AVENUE CARLISLE, PA 17013 (717) 249-3166 800-999-9108 ~ , '"' ;~".",'- ..-.L '.,:'..l';",",,-,.,,"- :,.". -':'_""';"CJJ..,o';_"';".i~\" '~"__ . "-',',^ <: ,-' ~' j LINDA N. MALONE, Plaintiff vs. IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA CIVIL ACTION - LAW CUSTODY/VISITATION CHRISTOPHER J. MALONE, Defendant NO. 00-8725 ORDER You, Christopher J. Malone, Defendant, have been sued in court to MODIFY custody, partial custody or visitation of the children: James C. Malone, Nicholas L. Malone, J. Adam Malone and Benjamin M. Malone. You are ordered to appear in person at , on for , at .M. , D a conciliation or mediation conference. D a pretrial conference. D a hearing before the court. If you fail to appear as provided by this order, an order for custody, partial custody or visitation may be entered against you or the court may issue a warrant for your arrest. YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A LAWYER OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP. CUMBERLAND COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION 2 LIBERTY AVENUE CARLISLE, PA 17013 (717) 249-3166 800-999-9108 AMERICAN WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990 The Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County is required by law to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. For information about accessible facilities and reasonable accommodations available to disabled individuals having business before the court, please contact our office. All arrangements must be made at least 72 hours prior to any hearing or business before the court. You must attend the scheduled conference or hearing. BY THE COURT: Date: J. LINDA N. MALONE, Plaintiff vs. IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA CIVIL ACTION - LAW CHRISTOPHER J. MALONE, Defendant CUSTODY/VISITATION NO.00-8725 PETITION FOR MODIFICATION OF A CUSTODY, PARTIAL CUSTODY OR VISITATION ORDER 1. The petition of Plaintiff respectfully represents that on March 27, 2001 an Order of Court was entered for Custody and Partial Custody, a true and correct copy of which is attached. 2. This Order should be modified because: (A) (B) (C) (D) WHEREFORE, existing Order children. The current living conditions residence, are not conducive upbringing of the children or to welfare; at Defendant's to the proper their health and During periods of partial custody, Defendant engages in conduct designed to alienate Benjamin from his Mother and encourages Benjamin to express a preference to reside with Father; Defendant allowed the medical insurance coverage on James and Nicholas to lapse; and Mother cannot otherwise afford the counseling required in paragraph 8 of the Order; and Defendant regularly violates the provisions of the existing Order. petitioner requests that the Court modify the because it will be in the best interest of the Respectfully submitted, CLECKNE)' m 'Try / / / J BY:~ Dennis J. Shatto, Esquire 111 Locust Street P. O. Box 11847 Harrisburg, PA 17108-1847 (717) 238-1731 Dated: 17;;Zu r G I Attorney for Plaintiff f ,""- -I',. ,;,,""';;'~-=~";' ,-,"'-<-" ._--:"::':'--".'.',,-':':,.":. VERIFICATION I verify that the statements made in this petition are true and correct. I understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalti~s of 18 Pa.C.S.~4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities. g~ / 7-0/ Date -~dd -d, -did;; iU.- / LINDA N. MALONE ~ ~~" - =, = ~L .. .. ,f.(l,.1 l - ^,~ -M 1_ """t MAR 2 Ii zoo/J!J LINDA N. MALONE, Plaintiff IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA NO. 00-8725 vs. CHRISTOPHER J. MALONE, Defendant CIVIL ACTION - LAW CUSTODY ORDER OF COURT AND NOW, this :<'7 day of March, 2001, upon consideration of the attached Custody Conciliation Summary Report, the following Order is entered with regard to the custody of the parties' Children, James C. Malone, born November 15, 1985; Nicholas L. Malone, born February 18,1986; Jay Adam Malone, born November 17,1988; and Benjamin M,Malone, born September 17,1992. 1. Legal Custody. The Mother, Linda N. Malone and the Father, Christopher J. Malone shall hav,e shared legal custody of the minor children. Each parent shall have an equal right, to be exercised jointly with the other parent, to make all major non-emergency decisions affecting the Children's general well-being including, but not limited to, all decisions regarding their health, education and religion. Pursuant to the terms of Pa. C. 8.g5309, each parent shall be entitled to all records and information pertaining to the Children including, but not limited to, medical, dental, religious or,school records, the residence address of the Children and of the other parent. To the extent one parent has possession of any such records or information, that parent shall be required to share the same, or copies thereof, with the other parent within such reasonable time as to make the records and information of reasonable sue to the other parent. 2. Physical Custody. The Father, Christopher J. Malone, shall have primary physical custody of James C. Malone and Nicholas L. Malone. The Mother, Linda N. Malone, shall have primary physical custody of Jay Adam Malone and Benjamin M. Malone. A. The Father shall have partial physical custody of Jay Adam Malone and Benjamin M. Malone according to the following schedule: every other weekend from Friday at 6:00 p.m. until Sunday at 6:00 p.m.; on alternating Wednesday evenings between 6:00 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.; and all other times as the parties may agree. B. The Mother shall have partial physical custody of James C. Malone and Nicholas L. Malone according to the following schedule: every other weekend from Friday at 6:00 p.m. until Sunday at 6:00 p.m.; on alternating Wednesday evenings between 6:00 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.; and all other times as the parties may agree. J , "jitWa~ No. 00-8725 3. The parties are to encourage the Children to go with the other parent for their custodial visits and shall make arrangements around the Children's extracurricular and other planned activities, as they presently exist. In the event that the Children want to participate in additional sports or activities which would interfere with the custodial schedule, the parent shall discuss this before making arrangements to enroll the Children in another activity. Neither party shall make plans for activities with and/or for the Children during the other parent's custodial time. Neither shall the parents discuss any changes in the custodial plan with the Children prior to the express agreement of the other parent. 4. Vacation. The Mother and Father shall each have a right to two uninterrupted weeks of vacation with the Children which may be exercised in the summer or during the school year provided that no school days shall be missed for vacation time. Each parent shall give the other at least a four-week notice as to the weeks chosen for vacation. In the event that the parents have chosen vacation time which overlaps or duplicates the other's vacation schedule, the party first providing written notice to the other parent shall be entitled to use the week chosen. The parent shall give the other the telephone number and address where the Children can be reached during vacation time. 5. Each parent shall keep the other informed of his or her current address and telephone number. In the event of an emergency wherein Father is unable to reach Mother, it shall be permissible for Father to contact Maternal Grandmother who will assist in making contact with Mother. 6. The Mother and Father shall notify each other immediately of any medical emergencies which arise while any Child is in that parent's care. Each parent will notify the other of medical care received by any Child while in that parent's care. 7. Neither party may do anything which may estrange the Children from either parent or injure the opinion of the Children as to the other parent or which may hamper the free and natural development of the Children's love and respect for the other parent. 8. Mother and James shall participate in counseling to assist in the care of the Mother/Son relationship. Mother shall endeavor to choose a therapist who will participate with the CHIP health insurance program. Mother will pay and reimburse medical expenses if it is affordable to her. However, in the event that the unreimbursed portion of this care is not affordable to Mother, she shall retain the right to petition the Court for contribution from Father. Both parents will be required to participate and cooperate with the counselor to the extent that the counselor finds it is necessary for the benefit of the Child and/or Children. - - :II>' ". No. 00-8725 ~Li ..... ,j "" [ '......... '-" ~,<-- .i - ,~ 9. Mother shall provide transportation to counseling. In the event that theChild(ren) are in Father's custody during the period of time when the appointment is scheduled, Father will make the Child(ren) available for pickup by Mother. 10. Holidays. A. Easter. Father shall have custody on Easter Sunday 2001 from Noon until 7:30 p.m. In future years, the parent not having the custodial weekend shall have custody on Easter for the period of 12 Noon until 7:30 p.m. I I I I I I I I , I I 'I ~ I I I I B. Memorial Dayllndependence Day/Labor Day. The parties shall alternate Memorial Day, Independence Day and labor Day. To commence with Memorial Day 2001, Mother shall have custody for Memorial Day and labor Day and Father shall have custody for Independence Day. In even- numbered years, those holidays shall alternate and Father shall have Memorial Day and labor Day and Mother shall have Independence Day. On the years that Mother has custody on Independence Day or labor Day, she shall return the Children to Father in time for fireworks, which typically begin at 9:00 p.m. C. Thanksgiving. In odd-numbered years, Mother shall have Thanksgiving Day and Father shall have the Friday after Thanksgiving. In even- numbered years, Father shall have Thanksgiving Day and Mother shall have the Friday after Thanksgiving. The custodial period for these holidays is 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. D. Christmas. Christmas shall be shared on an AlB schedule. Segment A shall be from December 24th at 6:00 p.m. until December 25th at 2:00 p.m. Segment B shall be from December 25th at 2:00 p.m. until December 26th at 1:00 p.m. In odd-numbered years, Father shall have Segment A and Mother shall have Segment B. In even-numbered years, Mother shall have Segment A and Father shall have Segment B. 11. The Mother and Father, by mutual agreement, may vary this schedule at any time. However, the Order shall remain in effect until further Order of Court. 12. In the event that either party is unavailable to provide for the care of the Children during his or her period of custody, that party shall make a reasonable effort to contact the other parent to offer the parent the opportunity to provide the care for the Children before contacting third-party care givers. No. 00-8725 ,_,'. =,1,'. .. ., '" .-J ~~ilk '.,'.'.............'-'.<, . . BY THE COURT, /5/ t4t~L IJ. 11/1" Edgar Bayley, J. Dis!: Ann E. Rhoads, Esquire, 111 Locust Street, Harrisburg, PA 17108 Joan Carey, Esquire, and David Lopez Esquire, MidPenn Legal Services, 8 Irvine Row, Carlisle, PA 17013 "=d.... _ ,I. "f~...,;, . . ". ". LINDA N. MALONE, Plaintiff IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA NO. 00-8725 vs. CHRISTOPHER J. MALONE, Defendant CIVil ACTION - LAW CUSTODY CUSTODY CONCILIATION SUMMARY REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH CUMBERLAND COUNTY RULE OF CIVIL PROCEDURE 1915.3-8, the undersigned Custody Conciliator submits the following report: 1. The pertinent information concerning the Children who are the subject of this litigation is as follows: NAME DATE OF BIRTH CURRENTLY IN CUSTODY OF James C. Malone Nicholas L. Malone Jay Adam Malone Benjamin M. Malone November 15, 1985 February 18,1986 November 17, 1988 September 17, 1992 Father Father Mother Mother 2. A second Custody Conciliation Conference was held on March 19, 2001, with the following individuals in attendance: the Mother, Linda N. Malone, and her counsel, Ann E. Rhoads, Esquire; the Father, Christopher J. Malone, and his counsel, Joan Carey, Esquire, and David lopez, Esquire. 3. The parties reached an agreement in the form of an Order as attached. .:1/&;3 /0 ( uj~~ Melissa Peel Greevy, Esquire Custody Conciliator Date <0 .{) 't ~0' I' L~-;... - -, - " . - - :"~Ii- ~t.~"~"'j,!'t<09h1!!!,;~l!illJ;l@.'''.Ml-iE8'_1'lW1!4i'fh)'',-;:~,-'',,'jj,,;' '_-:,0_';_\O'Ge2.WdlW~";M~ " .' "'''--' , _ p,., ,,-. 1~Av.,~_~~,'_'__,.._ " p_.. ,,"__,__ ., ,,~_~_ c ~_", ~ '0 _~ __, .,.. -- -'~~rit~""" ~ tr'$Jliliiim '-"'~"1 "iltiMl .::00" " . , . 7d ~ ~ ~ ~ !} 0 0 0 C -1 ~= U) D -0 OJ rrI ~ 1:2 D mrn '0 Z:T: r'" .......... "~~~R ....... 655;_; ~ ...... ~ ~..,..:..... 7-:~~7 w vt ~u -U ~ ~:C:) .,:r: y:;; ;..' I >CJ N tsm J c -"" z 0 "'t:<. :< c::, ::g ,. J , 'I' _ .,- --_,,~ :-" -,' 2. ~~, ,--"~""'';~'---''';;'''',,,';'w; ~ 1 "1.,-, LINDA N. MALONE, Plaintiff vs. IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA NO. 00-8725 CHRISTOPHER J. MALONE, Defendant CIVIL ACTION - LAW CUSTODY PLAINTIFF'S PRE-HEARING MEMORANDUM AND NOW, comes the Plaintiff, by and through her attorneys, Cleckner and Fearen, and in response to paragraph 2 of the Interim Order of Court dated October 31, 2001, states as follows: I. Plaintiff's Position on Custody It is Plaintiff I s position that she should have primary physical custody of J. Adam Malone, Benjamin M. Malone and Nicholas L. Malone. Prior to the Interim Order of Court dated October 31, 2001, plaintiff had primary physical custody of J. Adam Malone and Benjamin M. Malone, and pursuant to paragraph 1A of the Interim Order of Co~rt, she has, since the date of the Order, had primary physical custody of Nicholas. Prior to the Interim Order, the performance of Nicholas in school had substantially deteriorated. Since the Interim Order he has adjusted extremely well and has improved in virtually every respect. Plaintiff also desires that the weekend partial custodial time for Defendant with the three youngest children be limited, and not include overnight stays. Plaintiff is concerned with the environment at Defendant's residence, and the effect that it has ,. ... -, I,;, ,.:., . -ole _~ _~_ '_"-'-,oL ,_.,-,' ",-,' -'-' '_'0'_ '.i',~- _~;; -, I' _ 'f -;~,,,,oi, had on the three youngest children when they have stayed overnight during weekends. Plaintiff requests that paragraph IB of the Interim Order continue in force until it can be reasonably demonstrated that the children will not be adversely effected by overnight visits. Because the relationship between the oldest child, James, and his mother, has suffered dramatically, she has been unable to even exercise visits with him. Accordingly, counseling is necessary to re-establish a reasonable relationship between the two. Defendant should be ordered to arrange for James to attend counseling. Plaintiff also feels that the remaining provisions of the Interim Order, namely lD and IE should be reaffirmed. Hopefully, co-parent counseling will improve the relationships between the parties and the children. II. Exhibits Plaintiff expects to introduce into evidence school and law enforcement records relating to Nicholas and James, and photographs of bruises on Nicholas' neck caused by Defendant. III. Witnesses Plaintiff will offer testimony in support of the position herein stated, and Nicholas will be available in the event the Court wishes to confer with him. Plaintiff may call Lori Keirn to testify about living conditions and environment at Defendant's residence, and Officer Jeffrey O'Donnell of West Shore Regional ,Le- ,. , ~ , __," .:~, ,...o.~_'"".__.-' .,-. Police Department to testify regarding police involvement relative to Defendant, James and Nicholas. Plaintiff expects that the hearing can be completed in one day. Respectfully submitted, CLECKNER AND FEAREN By: ~ Dennis J. Shatto, Esquire PA Attorney ID #25675 119 Locust Street P. O. Box 11847 Harrisburg, PA 17108-1847 (717) 238-1731 . , . ~ L ;1.: ;.,--j;J'~, - ,,-' ,',->, ;-; " .'~' ,- l-' -'I CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I, DENNIS J. SHATTO, hereby certify that I served a true and correct copy of the foregoing document upon the person(s) indicated below, by depositing prepaid same in the United States mail, postage / rr Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, this 2 day of , 2001. Christopher J. Malone 212 South Front Street Wormleysburg, PA 17043 CLECKNER AND FEAREN By !.~ PA Attorney ID #25675 111 Locust Street P. O. Box 11847 Harrisburg, PA 17108-1847 (717)238-1731 " =- ;1, ~ -, ~,'--' ,,- ;...~",; C' '0 '!is e ,,,,'.,, _ h'f.;; "', ,', <<i:'~;;;:'-i ,,' .' LINDA N. MALONE, Plaintiff vs. IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA CIVIL ACTION - LAW CUSTODY/VISITATION CHRISTOPHER J. MALONE, Defendant NO. 2000-08725 PLAINTIFF/S REPLY TO NEW MATTER 7. Plaintiff hereby responds to averments in paragraphs 5 and 6 of Defendant/s Answer as follows: 5. It is admitted that during the week and possibly on one of the weekends, Benjamin resided with Defendant and Benjamin's two older siblings between the date of separation and December 13/ 2000. without first contacting Plaintiff, Defendant arranged for Benjamin to spend a week in Florida, thereby missing school. The total time spent by Benjamin with each parent, since the date of separation is substantially the same. By way of further reply, however, it is averred that in early November, Defendant directed Plaintiff to leave the house, and refused to allow Plaintiff to take Benjamin with her, and threatened that if she did, he would have her arrested and that she would never see any of the children again. Defendant would not allow Benjamin to leave with Plaintiff because he felt that Plaintiff would not remain separated without having Benjamin with her. Plaintiff did not immediately file the within custody proceedings because she needed to first establish appropriate living arrangements, and because Defendant frequently threatened suicide and she was concerned about the safety of the < _. F_< '-'.-,.--' ,.".-- o. ,', --Jo ',_ . '.' ,-- _ .h~.~_ '. _ .' _ -~1X-j . . children if she filed proceedings before Defendant had an adequate opportunity to become adjusted to the separation of the parties. Plaintiff's decision not to proceed immediately with a complaint for custody was consistent with advice of her counsel. The last two sentences of paragraph 5 are denied. By verbal agreement of the parties, all four (4) children were to be with Plaintiff on Wednesday evenings and every other weekend. On Wednesday, December 13, 2000, the parties decided it would be appropriate, because of a snow storm, for all of the children to stay with Plaintiff overnight. On December 12, 2000, Benjamin was kept off school because of illness, and the two older siblings were permitted to stay home with him. Although Benjamin was quite ill, and later in the same week was diagnosed with pneumonia, Defendant inappropriately forced Benjamin to go to school on Wednesday, December 13, 2000. Benjamin was obviously ill when Plaintiff first saw him on December 13, 2000, began vomiting the next day, and then ended up being hospitalized. Prior to her seeing Benjamin on December 13, 2000, Plaintiff was not advised or notified by Defendant that Benjamin was ill. When Benjamin was released from the hospital on December 16, 2000, Plaintiff received advice from Benjamin's physician that he should not leave home, and Benjamin has not yet returned to school. Benjamin has become well adjusted at Plaintiff's residence, and has his own bed. At Defendant's residence, Benjamin did not 2 ,,14 ~ ''',. _. '~ - ; ,- , - ~, - .1: -'~ " '-;-' -~ -','-';;"" k ~___~ ..li.-;;! have his own bed, and slept with the Defendant. For all the above reasons, Plaintiff felt that it would be in Benjamin's best interest to remain with her. However, Plaintiff has not denied Defendant all contact with Benjamin. On December 16, 2000, Defendant picked Benjamin and Plaintiff up at the hospital, and returned them to Plaintiff's residence. In fact, he put Benjamin in bed, and never mentioned any desire to have Benjamin return with him. On December 17, 2000, Defendant saw Benjamin on at least two occasions, and never expressed any desire to have Benjamin returned to him. Later in the evening of December 17, 2000, Defendant arrived at Plaintiff's residence with Adam, and after some discussion, indicated that he was taking Benjamin home with him. Defendant had been drinking alcoholic beverages. Plaintiff called the police, who intervened and stabilized the situation. Later during the evening of December 17, 2000, Plaintiff's niece returned to Defendant's residence, with Adam, so that Adam could retrieve his coat. While there, Defendant grabbed Adam and would not release him. Plaintiff's niece left Defendant's residence to return to her car to use her cell phone to call the police, when Defendant brought Adam out and put him in the front seat of her car. Shortly thereafter, swearing profusely, Defendant took Adam by the neck and pulled him back into the residence. When the police were again called, Defendant called Plaintiff and indicated that he had released Adam and Adam was returned to Plaintiff's residence. 3 1--, . ,~"-~" - '-' ~-i'--"" j ,< ,,:";, > (~-, ,'''' - --,- , ''--", '---;" ~~o:. Early the following week, Defendant called Plaintiff's residence, on two or three occasions, to speak with Benjamin, who was ill and did not wish to speak to Defendant. On Wednesday, December 20, 2000, Defendant told Plaintiff that she would not be able to see the older two children because they both had plans. To the best of Plaintiff's knowledge, Defendant has not attempted to make contact with her since then. Despi te several attempts, Plaintiff was unable to make contact with Defendant over the Christmas weekend. After the second incident during the evening of December 17, 2000, Defendant made a comment suggesting that he was satisfied that Adam and Benjamin would remain in Plaintiff's custody. At no time did Plaintiff deny Defendant contact with Benjamin. 6 (A) . It is denied that Father insured that the children spent time together by agreeing that Mother have every other weekend with Benjamin. His statement was that she could have all of the children every other weekend, depending upon Defendant's mood. 6(B). It is denied that Father has been involved in the care of the children since their birth and had been Benjamin's primary care giver since the separation of the parties. After the birth of the second child, Defendant spent a period of at least six (6) months in prison. Defendant's involvement in the care of the children has been minimal. Whether or not 4 "Lo'.. ~_ _,,0_" '~..' _' ,.; . -, --',e' 0___"_ '" ^' J~"-,.,,,"(; .,-,..,,,~~~,~ " ' ";":~ Defendant has been Benjamin's primary care giver since separation is denied on the basis that after reasonable investigation, Plaintiff is without knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of the averment, and proof is demanded. 6(C). The averments relating to Defendant's work schedule and call schedule are denied on the basis that after reasonable investigation, Plaintiff is without knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of the averments and proof is demanded. It is doubtful, however, that any arrangements Defendant may have made would solve the problem, particularly since he would need to leave the house on short notice. Defendant had been on-call 24 hours a day for duties relating to the Plantation Inn, and every other week for other properties. Plaintiff denies that Father has concerns as to the care provided by the Plaintiff. He has expressed no concerns to the Plaintiff. The specific incident alluded to in the last sentence has been described inaccurately and incompletely. On one occasion, Plaintiff ran an errand to the drug store, and when she returned home, James, who was in the home when she left, was not home, and Plaintiff learned he had gone to visit Defendant. 6(D). It is denied that Plaintiff was keeping Benjamin from Defendant. On the contrary, Defendant had already visited with Benjamin and was attempting to remove him from Plaintiff's residence. Further, it is denied that Defendant made an appointment 5 , <7' ," " I " , , '.S j ., ._<e ~,,_., , Co" "':'0",,'_'_ '-;< A , , with Legal Services regarding Mother's denial of contact. Mother has never denied contact between Defendant and Benjamin. 8. For the reasons which follow, it is denied that primary physical custody of the children should be granted to Defendant: 8(A). It is denied that Plaintiff has not acted in the best interest of the children. 8(A) (i). Denied. It is denied that Mother has exposed the children to an unstable environment by having them in the company of "her boyfriend who is currently in prison in York County on drug charges...". Plaintiff does not have a boyfriend. Plaintiff is acquainted with a friend of Defendants who is currently in prison in York County. This individual was introduced to Plaintiff by Defendant, who invited him to their residence with some frequency. 8 (A) (ii) . It is denied that Mother has repeatedly denied Father any contact with the two younger children. Plaintiff has at no time denied Defendant contact with the two younger children. As to Benjamin, the other averments of this reply are incorporated herein by reference. As to Adam, Defendant at first did not want to see Adam. On one occasion, Defendant asked to take the children to candy Lane in Hershey. Plaintiff suggested against it, because she had already planned a trip to Candy Lane, of which the children were aware. 8 (A) (iii). It is denied that Benjamin has repeatedly pleaded with Mother to allow him to move back in with Father. Benjamin has 6 .-_-_~l~~-~ ~___,_ _ -"i:'~--" .,----. -,-",--.,,-- . "-.." -~- - " - , ~L '-\j never requested that Mother allow him to move back in with Defendant, and has never expressed to Plaintiff any desire to do so. 8(A) (iv). Denied. For the reasons already set forth in this Reply, Plaintiff has not denied Defendant contact with the two younger children. 8(A) (v). It is denied that Father has acted in the children's best interest. 8 (B) (i). Plaintiff denies that Father has "provided" for the children on the basis that the term "provided" is undefined. With respect to the Defendant's contact with the children, the remaining averments of this Reply are incorporated herein by reference. It is denied that Defendant has been the primary care giver of three of the children since the separation of the parties, on the basis that after reasonable investigation, Plaintiff is without knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of the averment, and proof is demanded. As to Benjamin, Plaintiff has been his primary care giver since December 13, 2000. It is denied that Mother left the marital residence to continue an extra-marital relationship. Defendant directed Plaintiff leave the marital residence. Plaintiff was not then, and is not now, involved in an extra-marital relationship. Defendant, on the other hand, has had numerous extra-marital relationships, and in fact is the father of a child born as a result of one of those relationships. 7 '",. ~,,-n' ,,' ,'. -' .,., , ;~"'''''~' -' , ',_ -",,_cc_ .' ;"_ ,-,,,,<';'-.,""n .,,____, ,. ,. ," - -' ,~- '. 8(B) (ii). It is denied that Father resides in a five bedroom residence. The residence has four bedrooms. It is denied that the children feel secure at the residence. By way of further answer, it is averred that Plaintiff lives in the same community as Defendant, and the proximity of family and friends to the children is essentially the same. 8 (B) (iii). It is denied that Father has not kept the children from Mother and has prioritized maintaining contact between Mother and the children. Plaintiff was scheduled to have the children during the weekend of December 23-24, efforts, was unable to locate Defendant. but, despite numerous Defendant constantly threatens to keep the children from her "depending upon his mood". At first, Defendant did not want to see Adam, who therefore was excluded from his three brothers. Further, Defendant told Plaintiff that the two older boys had made plans on Wednesday, December 20th (a date when Plaintiff was supposed to have them), and would therefore not be available to visit with her. Finally, Defendant never called Adam or Benjamin on Christmas Day. 8(B) (iv). It is denied that Father has consistently worked with the children regarding their schoolwork and can continue to provide a stable environment. Defendant has very rarely worked with the children regarding their schoolwork, and in fact in November of 2000, indicated that he did not know what school the two youngest children attended. Defendant has frequently invited 8 1-" ,.,,,,Ii:,;.', , <.--. , .. ~'.- '~", ,," ,'., ,- .- ' ._<-_'__r";.,_ ," ,," '>",.\] people, some with criminal records, to the residence, and has maintained very little control over the children. WHEREFORE, Plaintiff respectfully requests that the relief requested in her Motion for Special Relief be granted. Respectfully submitted, CLECKNER AND FEAREN Dated: 1!Z-!1l1 By &~ Dennis J. Shatto, Esquire Attorney I.D. #25675 111 Locust Street P. O. Box 11847 Harrisburg, PA 17108-1847 (717) 238-1731 Attorney for Plaintiff 9 :,' ~.,..J,i ,;"'; .. ~' -,- , , .. .. , .,>-C. .. . v-"". - ... ',i "-; .i .'d,;,;" . . CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I, Dennis J. Shatto, Esquire, hereby certify that on this ;:)4 day of ~v.4~ 2001, I served the foregoing Plaintiff's Reply to New Matter by depositing the same in the United States mail, first class postage prepaid, addressed as follows: Joan Carey, Esquire Legal Services, Inc. 8 Irvine Row Carlisle, PA 17013 CLECKNER AND FEAREN By: ~ Dennis J. Shatto, Esquire III Locust Street P.O. Box 11847 Harrisburg PA 17108-1847 (717) 238-1731 .~ -'~,- , _ ",., .'" _'.e .'.'.',--',;' --;,-- ~-'".,-,c_<---"i'__. , . VERIFICATION I verify that the statements made in the foregoing Plaintiff's Reply to New Matter are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information and belief. I understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. ~ 4904, relating to unsworn falsification to authorities. , /} ~ .)./ ./ . / ~/-~, ~/ ';://"/~ /c 4 , / ,.' / /' y-~,1 ~_ /' ~ U-<:. ( ,r~. L /Pl intiff - LIND N. MALONE Date: December d '1, 2000 II!MW",-,,:&i;j.~L'~"'ii '. "-tl~Mi~~IH~~~ ' ~. ~~ . -~ _.~ ., ~ - - ~ ~-- '~"""l c' c: :~:-i ;lr c--' .I" r-'c .~-:- ,J:~: ;__, . ,~., ....,[ , o () "'1 '- "'.:::'0 ',~ ~- i ,:;] -j , ;:, "-," ..:~},="q c,:) , '1 .--J ''7~ =< , ",J -'"1.) <- . ,I . - j ".." '''~;":: LINDA N. MALONE PLAINTIFF IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYL VANIA v. 00-8725 CIVIL ACTION LAW CHRISTOPHER J. MALONE DEFENDANT IN CUSTODY ORDER OF COURT AND NOW, Friday, February 15, 2002 , upon consideration of the attached Complaint, it is hereby directed that parties and their respective counsel appear before Melissa P. Greevy, Esq. , the conciliator, at 301 Market Street, Lemoyne, PA17043 on Monday, March 11,2002 at 1:00 PM 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 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 pennanent order. The court hereby directs the parties to furuish any and all existing Protection from Abuse orders, Special Relief orders, and Custody orders to the conciliator 48 hours prior to scheduled hearing. FOR THE COURT, By: Isl Melissa P. Greevy. Esq. \--[11\ Custody Conciliator I) The Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County is required by law to comply with the Americans with Disabilites Act of 1990. For information about accessible facilities and reasonable accommodations available to disabled individuals having business before the court, please contact our office. All arrangements must be made at least 72 hours prior to any hearing or business before the court. You must attend the scheduled conference or hearing. YOU SHOULD TAKE TillS PAPER TO YOUR ATTORNEY AT ONCE. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE AN ATTORNEY OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE OFFICE SET FORlH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP. Cumberland County Bar Association 2 Liberty Avenue Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013 Telephone (717) 249-3166 ~ Ii II Iii il"--'_ -_T~'W - ,... < -~ ." .'"~'-"~~~"- - -~-'''- , 02 FFB 1 Sl ~ ~ '1-': II: i ':) ... J l (.... CU:\;S:-___ '"'1-" ,. I' 1""'1:1"1'\ \..;\/L\//'\I\!!'" ~ 'VI :/;'" _ ,l:!-\ m~ d-N~d. M -~ pn~ 'Z ~ .;J/1-tJ,;) ~ ~ j)~' c;) It -cJ;; t!~ /J1;..w d ~..~ _~~\\IOI!!~~~~['i;~;'_~"';;'Jl'!JI''''''r:~","",;-,'l\:-'j;;wri'$~!''-'--w,J~~~~~"'i~lf~Ili~~~.''f'',"'=~~ c.-, ,_Ii. - ~" ,'..,- ,- -~ ..;"l_..'"..{i' :~-;j, ..,..-, ",w;-" .' " LINDA N. MALONE, Plaintiff IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA vs. NO. 00-8725 CHRISTOPHER J. MALONE, Defendant CIVIL ACTION - LAW CUSTODY NOTICE AND ORDER TO APPEAR Legal proceedings have been brought against you alleging you have wilfully disobeyed an order of court for custody. If you wish to defend against the claim set forth in the following pages, you may but are not required to file in writing with the court your defenses or objections. Whether or not you file in writing with the defenses or obj ections, you must appear in person , at . M., in Courtroom County Courthouse, Carlisle, Pennsylvania. court your in court on , Cumberland IF YOU DO NOT APPEAR IN PERSON, THE COURT MAY ISSUE A WARRANT FOR YOUR ARREST. If the court finds that you have wilfully failed to comply with its order for custody, you may be found to be in contempt of court and committed to jail, fined or both. YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A LAWYER OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP. Cumberland County Bar Association 2 Liberty Avenue Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013 717-249-3166 1-800-990-9108 BY THE COURT: J. Date: ,14''''''; 0 , '. ,7,j.! '." ~'lc~' ,_' , ,,' ..; ".-' ,"_' "A'." "'"'"0" ,",,-,,~ LINDA N. MALONE, Plaintiff vs. IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA NO. 00-8725 CHRISTOPHER J. MALONE, Defendant CIVIL ACTION - LAW CUSTODY PETITION FOR CIVIL CONTEMPT FOR DISOBEDIENCE OF CUSTODY ORDER The Petition of Linda N. Malone respectfully represents: 1. That on January 3, 2002, Judge Edgar B. Bayley entered an Order awarding petitioner custody of the following minor children: J. Adam Malone, Benjamin M. Malone and Nicholas L. Malone. A true and correct copy of the order is attached to this petition. 2 . that: A. B. C. D. Respondent has willfully failed to abide by the order in On February 3, 2002, Nicholas went to Respondent's residence, and despite demands that Nicholas be returned to Petitioner, Respondent has failed or refused to return him. Respondent has taken Nicholas without Petitioner's knowledge or permission at times other than his scheduled visits. Respondent has encouraged Nicholas to not cooperate with school officials in a disciplinary matter, which has caused Nicholas to be suspended from school until he cooperates. Respondent has encouraged Nicholas to not cooperate with the police in a criminal matter. E. Respondent received detention notices for Nicholas and failed to notify Petitioner which prevented her from addressing the situation in a timely manner. F. Respondent has failed and refused to participate in co- parent counseling. G. Respondent has told J. Adam and Benjamin that petitioner will not allow Respondent to visit with them. . "'II ~-'--'_~-o ;, <' "r~:,' , -,,0,- - ";", '"" _"'.,;, j ~_k .,,-"-' '';f.i~ G. Respondent has told J. Adam and Benjamin that they can run away from home and live with Respondent at age 14. H. Respondent has not shared with Petitioner any information with regard to arrests, probation or school records of James Malone. WHEREFORE, Petitioner requests that Respondent be held in contempt of court. Respectfully submitted, CLECKNER AND FEAREN By: Dennis J. Shatto, Esquire 119 Locust Street P. O. Box 11847 Harrisburg, PA 17108-1847 (717) 238-1731 Attorney for petitioner . " , :.I' ",1/: "~ , ~ , " , , '-G.,~_,,; ,-,~,,' ,~ .' :: -"-i",~;.' --"~'_\ , ~--'~~ VERIFICATION I verify that the statements made in this petition are true and correct. I understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S.~4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities. (-71;~A 7f ~h~/GC --/' LINDA N. MALONE Dated: ,;-eAYl/dA.N If ;0& L f / ~ '~ " '_,Ii, ~ .' -. , --, ,'" """>>-, LINDA N. MALONE, PLAINTIFF V. IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA CHRISTOPHER J. MALONE, DEFENDANT 00-8725 CIVil TERM ORDER OF COURT AND NOW, this 1'v~ day of January, 2002, IT IS ORDERED: (1) The interim order of October 31,2001, IS VACATED. (2) The custody order of March 27, 2001, is modified as follows: (a) The mother, Linda N. Malone, shall have primary physical custody of J. Adam Malone, Benjamin M. Malone and Nicholas l. Malone. The father shall have primary physical custody of James C. Malone. (b) The father's weekend partial custodial time with the three youngest children shall be from 8:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. Saturday, and 8:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. Sunday of his custodial weekend. (c) The mother shall participate in family counseling with James C. Malone. (d) The parties shall participate in co-parent counseling for a minimum of eight sessions with the goal of improving parental communication and cooperation in the parenting of their children. (e) In the event that father is thirty minutes or more late for a period of partial custody, the mother shall be free to make other plans with the , . r .. . , ~hild;en without the necessity of waiting for father beyond that period time. (3) All other provisions of the order of March 27, 2001, not inconsistent with this "~C) I I I I ,I '] , order, shall remain in full force and effect. Dennis J. Shatto, Esquire For Plaintiff ../ Christopher J. Malone, Pro se 212 S. Front Street Wormleysburg, PA 17043 :saa TRUE COpy Fr'0M RECORD, In Testimony whersof,: r~ unto set my hand and the seal of said (ou;-i "t Carlisle, Pa. I .....H...... d oL,J.o..tI..., ~... .. . . . .. . . "I' rothonotary ~I" . ~ u ~. . ~I fUi' (, /11 11 ItJJ. LINDA N. MALONE, Plaintiff IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA NO. 00-8725 vs. CHRISTOPHER J. MALONE, Defendant CIVil ACTION - LAW CUSTODY ORDEROF COURT AND NOW, this .2'( day of March, 2001, upon consideration of the attached Custody Conciliation Summary Report, the following Order is entered with regard to the custody of the parties' Children, James C. Malone, born November 15, 1985; Nicholas L. Malone, born February 18, 1986; Jay Adam Malone, born November 17,1988; and Benjamin M. Malone, born September 17, 1992. 1. legal Custody. The Mother, Linda N. Malone and the Father, Christopher J. Malone shall hav.e shared legal custody of the minor children. Each parent shall have an equal right, to be exercised jointly with the other parent, to make all major non-emergency decisions affecting the Children's general well-being including, but not limited to, all decisions regarding their health, education and religion. Pursuant to the terms of Pa. C. S.!j5309, each parent shall be entitled to all records and information pertaining to the Children including, but not limited to, medical, dental, religious orschool records, the residence address of the Children and of the other parent. To the extent one parent has possession of any such records or information, that parent shall be required to share the same, or copies thereof, with the other parent within such reasonable time as to make the records and information of reasonable sue to the other parent. 2. Physical Custody. The Father, Christopher J. Malone, shall have primary physical custody of James C. Malone and Nicholas L. Malone. The Mother, Linda N. Malone, shall have primary physical custody of Jay Adam Malone and Benjamin M. Malone. A. The Father shall have partial physical custody of Jay Adam Malone and Benjamin M. Malone according to the following schedule: every other weekend from Friday at 6:00 p.m. until Sunday at 6:00 p.m.; on alternating Wednesday evenings between 6:00 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.; and all other times as the parties may agree. B. The Mother shall have partial physical custody of James C. Malone and Nicholas L. Malone according to the following schedule: every other weekend from Friday at 6:00 p.m. until Sunday at 6:00 p.m.; on alternating Wednesday evenings between 6:00 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.; and all other times as the parties may agree. ,. ,. No. 00-8725 3. The parties are to encourage the Children to go with the other parent for their custodiClI visits and shall make arrangements around the Children's extracurricular and other planned activities, as they presently exist. In the event that the Children want to participate in additional sports or activities which would interfere with the custodial schedule, the parent shall discuss this before making arrangements to enroll the Children in another activity. Neither party shall make plans for activities with and/or for the Children during the other parent's custodial time. Neither shall the parents discuss any changes in the custodial plan with the Children prior to the express agreement of the other parent. 4. Vacation. The Mother and Father shall each have a right to two uninterrupted weeks of vacation with the Children which may be exercised in the summer or during the school year provided that no school days shall be missed for vacation time. Each parent shall give the pther at least a four-week notice as to the weeks chosen for vacation. In the event that the parents have Ghosen vacation time which overlaps or duplicates the other's vacation schedule, the party first providing written notice to the other parent shall be entitled to use the week ch0sen. The parent shall give the other the telephone number and address where the Children can be reached during vacation time. 5. Each parent shall keep the other informed of his or her current address and telephone number. In the event of an emergency wherein Father is unable to reach Mother, it shall be permissible for Father to contact Maternal Grandmother who will assist in making contact with Mother. 6. The Mother and Father shall notify each other immediately of any medical emergencies which arise while any Child is in that parent's care. Each parent will notify the otherof medicalcare received by any Child while in that parent's care. 7. Neither party may do anything which may estrange the Children from either parent or injure the opinion of the Children as to the other parent or which may hamper the free and natural development of the Children's love and respect for the other parent. 8. Mother and James shall participate in counseling to assist in the care of the Mother/Son relationship. Mother shall endeavor to choose a therapist who will participate with the CHIP health insurance program. Mother will pay and reimburse medical expenses if it is affordable to her. However, in the event that the unreimbursed portion of this care is not affordable to Mother, she shall retain the right to petition the Court for contribution from Father. Both parents will be required to participate and cooperate with the counselor to the extent that the counselor finds it is necessary for the benefit of the Child and/or Children. ~. 0._ ,~ - ~u. ., = <"'~': No. 00-8725 9. Mother shall provide transportation to counseling. In the event that the Child(ren) are in Father's custody during the period of time when the appointment is scheduled, Father will make the Child(ren) available for pickup by Mother. 10. Holidays. A. Easter. Father shall have custody on Easter Sunday 2001 from Noon until 7:30 p.m. In future years, the parent not having the custodial weekend shall have custody on Easter for the period of 12 Noon until 7:30 p.m. B. Memorial Day/Independence Day/labor Day. The parties shall alternate Memorial Day, Independence Day and labor Day. To commence with Memorial Day 2001, Mother shall have custody for Memorial Day and labor Day and Father shall have custody for Independence Day. In even- numbered years, those holidays shall alternate and Father shall have Memorial Day and labor Day and Mother shall have Independence Day. On the years that Mother has custody on Independence Day or labor Day, she shall return the Children to Father in time for fireworks, which typically begin at 9:00 p.m. C. Thanksaiving. In odd-numbered years, Mother shall have Thanksgiving Day and Father shall have the Friday after Thanksgiving. In even- numbered years, Father shall have Thanksgiving Day and Mother shall have the Friday after Thanksgiving. The custodial period for these holidays is 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. D. Christmas. Christmas shall be shared on an AlB schedule. Se9ment A shall be from December 24th at 6:00 p.m. until December 25th at 2:00 p.m. Segment B shall be from December 25th at 2:00 p.m. until December 26th at 1 :00 p.m. In odd-numbered years, Father shall have Segment A and Mother shall have Segment B. In even-numbered years, Mother shall have Segment A and Father shall have Segment B. 11. The Mother and Father, by mutual agreement, may vary this schedule at any time. However, the Order shall remain in effect until further Order of Court. 12. In the event that either party is unavailable to provide for the care of the Children during his or her period of custody, that party shall make a reasonable effort to contact the other parent to offer the parent the opportunity to provide the care for the Children before contacting third-party care givers. -"' L ~- -t "-'-j ; i , , , 1 I i 1 -j , . No. 00-8725 BY THE COURT, /s/ tJff1JJ} ./J 111 y Edgar Bayley, J. 'I Dis!: Ann E. Rhoads, Esquire, 111 Locust Street, Harrisburg, PA 17108 Joan Carey, Esquire, and David Lopez Esquire. MidPenn Legal Services, 8 Irvine Row, Carlisle, PA 17013 TRUE COpy FROM RECORD In Testimony whereof, I hefe unto set my hand and 8 seal of sa! Court at Carlisle, Pa. __XL f:~4l ~-'-'" "^ , . . Plaintiff < IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA NO. 00-8725 LINDA N. MALONE, vs. CH~STOPHERJ.MAlON~ Defendant CIVil ACTION - LAW CUSTODY CUSTODY CONCILIATION SUMMARY REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH CUMBERLAND COUNTY RULE OF CIVIL PROCEDURE 1915.3-8, the undersigned Custody Conciliator submits the following report: 1. The pertinent information concerning the Children who are the subject of this litigation is as follows: NAME DATE OF BIRTH CURRENTLY IN CUSTODY OF James C. Malone Nicholas L. Malone Jay Adam Malone Benjamin M. Malone November 15, 1985 February 18, 1986 November 17,1988 September 17,1992 Father Father Mother Mother 2. A second Custody Conciliation Conference was held on March 19, 2001, with the following individuals in attendance: the Motner, Linda N. Malone, and her counsel, Ann E. Rhoads, Esquire; the Father, Christopher J. Malone, and his counsel, Joan Carey, Esquire, and David lopez, Esquire. 3. The parties reached an agreement in the form of an Order as attached. ..1jfK3 /0 ( uj~~ Melissa Peel Greevy, Esquire Custody Conciliator Date 'I, ~~,..'1 ;~~n '~lj'~~:fl!!!!h.~~j)IIJMI!tI__~~~l1i"'UiMt~M@~&a.tl,:~~W;WWlM*~~~~~1 '1'~' ~ ,~ > _"'.z." ".,~~.t"',=.,~.,~>""",,,.,,,_1'-'?' ,,,,,. ~..,'. .1."~'\ 'I<"'''~, A;~._"'~..f,_ .'-' .".. ~ "'-~' ," . \h .(Q 8 D () -u F --J C) 0 0 c: f~.J -Tl ~ - ..,., " r...., ~ n'~ ~-'~' . . L C:J - ;:::..'. c rT'" u;: --. 'C:J -.-- r:: " ~) ),:,.,; c) ~H 2_ ,,---~ L! ' . )> '" :,) t..J , , , ~: ::,"'l "". 2, -., -<~ ('1:) ~, -< (:J 'l w ~ ~ - ).) - 6' t: ",''', " ~., '^,;$""'-"'~ " -~., ~ " .~ L : = "--)--~- ~~, , .,i; LINDA N. MALONE IN TIIE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF PLAINTIFF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYL VANIA v. 00-8725 CIVIL ACTION LAW CHRISTOPHER J. MALONE DEFENDANT IN CUSTODY ORDER OF COURT AND NOW, Friday, February 13, 2004 , upon consideration of the attached Complaint, it is hereby directed that pmties and their respective counsel appear before Melissa P. Greevy, Esq. , the conciliator, at 301 Market Street, Lemoyne, PA 17043 on Monday, March 08, 2004 at 1:30 PM 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 age five or older may also be present at the conference. Failure to appear at the conference may provide grounds for entry of a temporary or permanent order. The court hereby directs the parties to furnish any and aU existing Protection from Abuse orders, Special Relief orders, and Custody orders to the conciliator 48 hours prior to scheduled hearinll;. FOR THE COURT, By: Isl Melissa P. Greevy, Esq. Custody Conciliator v The Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County is required by law to comply with the Americans with Disabilites Act of 1990. For information about accessible facilities and reasonable accommodations available to disabled individuals having business before the court, please contact our office. All arrangements must be made at least 72 hours prior to any hearing or business before the court. You must attend the scheduled conference or hearing. YOU SHOULD TAKE TIllS PAPER TO YOUR ATTORNEY AT ONCE. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE AN ATTORNEY OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP. Cumberland County Bar Association 32 South Bedford Street Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013 Telephone (717) 249-3166 f II li ,;). 17 -?J f' d '/)-?J~ ..2 /? '09' " , ~" '. ,- ' ,,"~ . "'Co.,'.,,.; ,-.!.o-'h " L,'~~'-_c>._' ,""" ,''''.' _'0;,"",- ,~_K~_ ~~" ~, OF ~LEtOFF1CE l:; p, ,OThOrVOTARY 2004 FEB 17 PI1 3: 28 CWI.PC-- '~'.....[ 1..../ ';/. I' -., "," P--i\ :.::;:~ ,:..,.., t./.JU^ rrv b'~iYP..,'Vilf"I.' J\ji I <"f/A,.VJ\ \11.A M-~~~'4~ W~ ~ ~~- 47"M~ ~ 4~ \ . " ~-1 '~~,i~?WN'''''''~;'''P'liNf'['*!->_~:'1_0_~WF~1~~j!jj!~~~:>:!'i!''J.~,''_j~~L~ _, r:'~p ,~'; ~ t ',,-ill ~.' , ,-,~--,,' , ,.' - ,''''~~.i _~ ,I --,.;;;-', ,-'-~,_:; LINDA N. MALONE, Plaintiff vs. IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS r^ CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANI~F~ n . :~". NO. 00-8725 CIVIL TERM CHRISTOPHER J. MALONE, Defendant CUSTODY FEB 0 5 2004 ~ NOTICE AND ORDER TO APPEAR Legal proceedings have been brought against you alleging you have wilfully disobeyed an order of court for custody. If you wish to defend against the claim set forth in the following pages, you may but are not required to file in writing with the court your defenses or objections. Whether or not you file in writing with the court your defenses or objections, you must appear in person in court on , at . M., in Courtroom , Cumberland County courthouse, Carlisle, Pennsylvania. ---- IF YOU DO NOT APPEAR IN PERSON, THE COURT MAY ISSUE A WARRANT FOR YOUR ARREST. If the court finds you that you have wilfully failed to comply with its order for custody, you may be found to be in contempt of court and committed to jail, fined or both. YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A LAWYER OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP. Cumberland County Bar Association 2 Liberty Avenue Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013 717-249-3166 1-800-990-9108 BY THE COURT: J. Date: .- .-, '''''_l'~'~- -. . C"'<_~-""' ~ .~ -,.,",,<-d ,1,-",:",.,---,,','1 LINDA N. MALONE, Plaintiff IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA vs. NO. 00-8725 CIVIL TERM CHRISTOPHER J. MALONE, Defendant PETITION FOR CIVIL CONTEMPT FOR DISOBEDIENCE OF CUSTODY ORDER petition of Linda N. Malone respectively represents: 1, The parties hereto are subject to a custody order dated January 3, 2002, which modified a custody order dated March 27, 2001, in certain particulars. A copy of the Order dated January 3, 2002, is attached hereto, made a part hereof, and marked Exhibit "A". A copy of the Order of Court dated March 27, 2001, is attached hereto, made a part hereof, and labeled Exhibit "B". 2. On February 11, 2002, Petitioner herein filed a Petition for Civil Contempt, which resulted in an Order of Court dated May 17, 2002, a copy of which is attached hereto, made a part hereof, labeled Exhibit "C". 3. On January 31, 2004, Nicholas L. Malone, one of the children, was transported by or on behalf of Respondent to Respondent's new residence in Bedford County, Pennsylvania, and was returned to Petitioner, only after law enforcement intervention, on February 2, 2004 at approximately 9:30 p.m. " I'F -~'~ ,);, '.~' .. ."~--- -'''', __-',^_'_'- " ";.~ :.-~- "---'-;,-~;; ,-,;-",,~;,,'Y~,,--\' _~' , ~';:t~ 4. Petitioner was not notified in advance by Respondent that he intended to take Nicholas to Bedford County, and petitioner had no idea of Nicholas' whereabouts until February 2, 2004 at approximately 4:20 p.m., when she received a call from Nicholas. 5. Respondent had no visitation rights under the current order for January 31, February 1, or February 2, 2004, and Respondent had not exercised any visitation with Nicholas for a period in excess of one (1) year prior to January 31, 2004. 6. Petitioner and Respondent are parties to a divorce proceeding docketed to No. 01-4346 in Cumberland County. On January 20, 2004, a hearing was held before The Honorable E. Robert Elicker, II, Divorce Master, on Petitioner's claim for equitable distribution of marital property. During the hearing, the Divorce Master expressed interest in hearing testimony from Nicholas Malone on an issue of substantial importance with respect to the whereabouts of certain marital assets. Nicholas Malone was not present at the hearing, but a follow-up hearing has been scheduled for March 18, 2004, to complete the introduction of testimony and evidence. 7. Petitioner believes that Respondent's purpose in spending time with Nicholas on January 31, February 1 and February 2, 2004, is in furtherance of an intention to persuade Nicholas to either not testify on March 18, 2004, or to provide false testimony with respect to the whereabouts of certain marital assets. 2 ,,-- '''_c1. '" '". ,-,-__; ;.;'_'.0'_.', U-'."o, ".- ,2-"~,,,,,,,,",,b; ',,",~~,-,~___ '-'-cJ 8. Respondent's actions, as aforesaid, violate the custody order in the following particulars: A. Respondent had no partial custodial rights with Nicholas on January 31, February 1 or February 2, 2004. B. Section 2(b) of the Order dated January 3, 2002, does not allow Respondent to exercise custodial time with Nicholas overnight. C. Respondent I S conduct violates paragraph 7 of the Order of Court dated March 27, 2001. WIlEREFORE, Petitioner requests that Your Honorable Court complete disposition of Respondent's adjudication of contempt of May 17, 2002, or alternatively, hold Respondent in contempt of court. Respectfully submitted, By Dennis J. Shatto, Esquire PA Attorney ID #25675 119 Locust Street P. O. Box 11847 Harrisburg, PA 17108-1847 (717) 238-1731 Attorney for Petitioner, Linda N. Malone 3 .Id . LINDA N. MALONE, PLAINTIFF IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA V. CHRISTOPHER J. MALONE, DEFENDANT 00-8725 CIVil TERM ORDER OF COURT AND NOW, this 1v-tL day of January, 2002, IT IS ORDERED: (1) The interim order of October 31, 2001, IS VACATED. (2) The custody order of March 27, 2001, is modified as follows: (a) The mother, Linda N. Malone, shall have primary physical custody of J. Adam Malone, Benjamin M. Malone and Nicholas L. Malone. The father shall have primary physical custody of James C. Malone. (b) The father's weekend partial custodial time with the three youngest children shall be from 8:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. Saturday, and 8:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. Sunday of his custodial weekend. (c) The mother shall participate in family counseling with James C. Malone. (d) The parties shall participate in co-parent counseling for a minimum of eight sessions with the goal of improving parental communication and cooperation in the parenting of their children. (e) In the event that father is thirty minutes or more late for a period of partial custody, the mother shall be free to make other plans with the children without the necessity of waiting for father beyond that period time. EXHIBIT A All-STATE~ lNTEll.NATlONAl <'....' , .- -~;, -,. -~ . ;"1 " (3) All other provisions of the ord'er of March 27, 2001, not inconsistent with this order, shall remain in full force and effect. Dennis J. Shatto, Esquire For Plaintiff ./ Christopher J. Malone, Pro se 212 S. Front Street Wormleysburg, PA 17043 :saa l-!)qr. rn"y F"''"\'" R::CU!W, I ~.....:.. ......... 1 fl' .1" ~ <.; 't 'I naiid In Testil1lon'/ viliaso!, I '. 1...110 _t~ III and the seal cf Silid Co~:, ;;t Cark.le, Pa. I .......Y....... d Of;.,J..q"tI....,~...... . ....... '''T rothonotary ~ ~--~~ " . ./. pf1 ~ ~. , j~.' _ v i\1~\\! " 'I ,', !!IJ 'L1NDA N. MALONE, Plaintiff IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA vs. NO. 00-8725 CHRISTOPHER J. MALONE, Defendant CIVil ACTION - LAW CUSTODY ORDER OF COURT AND NOW, this :<"7 day of March, 2001, upon consideration of the attached Custody Conciliation Summary Report, the following Order is entered with regard to the custody of the parties' Children, James C. Malone, born November 15, 1985; Nicholas L. Malone, born February 18,1986; Jay Adam Malone, born November 17, 1988; and Benjamin M. Malone, born September 17,1992. 1. Legal Custody. The Mother, Linda N. Malone and the Father, Christopher J. Malone shall have shared legal custody of the minor children. Each parent shall have an equal right, to be exercised jointly with the other parent, to make all major non-emergency decisions affecting the Children's general well-being including, but not limited to, all decisions regarding their health, education and religion. Pursuant to the terms of Pa. C. 5.95309, each parent shall be entitled to all records and information pertaining to the Children including, but not limited to, medical, dental, religious or school records, the residence address of the Children and of the other parent. To the extent one parent has possession of any such records or information, that parent shall be required to share the same, or copies thereof, with the other parent within such reasonable time as to make the records and information of reasonable sue to the other parent. 2. Physical Custody. The Father, Christopher J. Malone, shall have primary physical custody of James C. Malone and Nicholas L. Malone. The Mother, Linda N. Malone, shall have primary physical custody of Jay Adam Malone and Benjamin M. Malone. A. The Father shall have partial physical custody of Jay Adam Malone and Benjamin M. Malone according to the following schedule: every other weekend from Friday at 6:00 p.m. until Sunday at 6:00 p.m.; on alternating Wednesday evenings between 6:00 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.; and all other times as the parties may agree. B. The Mother shall have partial physical custody of James C. Malone and Nicholas L. Malone according to the following schedule: every other weekend from Friday at 6:00 p.m. until Sunday at 6:00 p.m.; on alternating Wednesday evenings between 6:00 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.; and all other times as the parties may agree. EXHIBIT /!; All~STATE@ INTERNATIONAL - ~. , '" No. 00-8725 3. The parties are to encourage the Children to go with the other parent for their custodial visits and shall make arrangements around the Children's extracurricular and other planned activities, as they presently exist. In the event that the Children want to participate in additional sports or activities which would interfere with the custodial schedule, the parent shall discuss this before making arrangements to enroll the Children in another activity. Neither party shall make plans for activities with and/or for the Children during the other parent's custodial time. Neither shall the parents discuss any changes in the custodial plan with the Children prior to the express agreement of the other parent. 4. Vacation. The Mother and Father shall each have a right to two uninterrupted weeks of vacation with the Children which may be exercised in the summer or during the school year provided that no school days shall be missed for vacation time. Each parent shall give the other at least a four-week notice as to the weeks chosen for vacation. In the event that the parents have chosen vacation time which overlaps or duplicates the other's vacation schedule, the party first providing written notice to the other parent shall be'entitled to use the week chosen. The parent shall give the other the telephone number and address where the Children can be reached during vacation time. 5. Each parent shall keep the other informed of his or her current address and telephone number. In the event of an emergency wherein Father is unable to reach Mother, it shall be permissible for Father to contact Maternal Grandmother who will assist in making contact with Mother. 6. The Mother and Father shall notify each other immediately of any medical emergencies which arise while any Child is in that parent's care. Each parent will notify the other of medical care received by any Child while in that parent's care. 7. Neither party may do anything which may estrange the Children from either parent or injure the opinion of the Children as to the other parent or which may hamper the free and natural development of the Children's love and respect for the other parent. 8. Mother and James shall participate in counseling to assist in the care of the Mother/Son relationship. Mother shall endeavor to choose a therapist who will participate with the CHIP health insurance program. Mother will pay and reimburse medical expenses if it is affordable to her. However, in the event that the unreimbursed portion of this care is not affordable to Mother, she shall retain the right to petition the Court for contribution from Father. Both parents will be required to participate and cooperate with the counselor to the extent that the counselor finds it is necessary for the benefit of the Child and/or Children. , I , \ i I \ I i I 1 , I \ I i \ .......- H'J-""'''''''~' , -=- . . =~.~ No. 00-8725 9. Motller shall provide transportation to counseling. In the event that the Child(ren) are in Father's custody during the period of time when the appointment is scheduled, Father will make the Child(ren) available for pickup by Mother. 10. Holidays. A. Easter. Father shall have custody on Easter Sunday 2001 from Noon until 7:30 p.m. In future years, the parent not having the custodial weekend shall have custody on Easter for the period of 12 Noon until 7:30 p.m. 8. Memorial Day/lndependence Day/Labor Day. The parties shall alternate Memorial Day, Independence Day and Labor Day. To commence with Memorial Day 2001, Mother shall have custody for Memorial Day and labor Day and Father shall have custody for Independence Day. In even- numbered years, those holidays shall alternate and Father shall have Memorial Day and Labor Day and Mother shall have Independence Day. On the years that Mother has custody on Independence Day or Labor Day, she shall return the Children to Father in time for fireworks, which typically begin at 9:00 p.m. C. Thanksgiving. In odd-numbered years, Mother shall have Thanksgiving Day and Father shall have the Friday after Thanksgiving. In even- numbered years, Father shall have Thanksgiving Day and Mother shall have the Friday after Thanksgiving. The custodial period for these holidays is 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. D. Christmas. Christmas shall be shared on an Al8 schedule. Segment A shall be from December 24th at 6:00 p.m. until December 25th at 2:00 p.rn. Segment 8 shall be from December 25th at 2:00 p.m. until December 26'" at 1 :00 p.m. In odd"numbered years, Father shall have Segment A and Mother shall have Segment 8. In even-numbered years, Mother shall have Segment A and Father shall have Segment B. 11. The Mother and Father, by mutual agreement, may vary this schedule at any time. However, the Order shall remain in effect until further Order of Court. 12. In the event that either party is unavailable to provide for the care of the Children during his or her period of custody, that party shall make a reasonable effort to contact the other parent to offer the parent the opportunity to provide the care for the Children before contacting third-party care givers. ~. I',. .,. ,-.- ,,,,,",,., """- ,I eo',';'. No. 00-8725 " BY THE COURT, /5/ tJ~IlJJ J/J -4 y Edgar Bayley, J. 'I Dis!: Ann E. Rhoads, Esquire, 111 Locust Street, Harrisburg, PA 17108 Joan Carey. Esquire, and David Lopez Esquire, MidPenn Legal Services. 8 Irvine Row. Carlisle. PA 17013 TRUE COpy FROM RECORD In T eitimony whereof, I here unto set my hand and e seal of sai Coort at Carlisle, Pa. ...d1.. I.~~~ ~, " LINDA N. MALONE, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA Plaintiff vs. NO. 00-8725 CHRISTOPHER J. MALONE, Defendant CIVil ACTION - LAW CUSTODY CUSTODY CONCILIATION SUMMARY REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH CUMBERLAND COUNTY RULE OF CIVil PROCEDURE 1915.3-8, the undersigned Custody Conciliator submits the following report: 1. The pertinent information concerning the Children who are the subject of this litigation is as follows: NAME DATE OF BIRTH CURRENTLY IN CUSTODY OF James C. Malone Nicholas L. Malone Jay Adam Malone Benjamin M. Malone November 15, 1985 February 18, 1986 November 17, 1988 September 17, 1992 Father Father Mother Mother 2. A second Custody Conciliation Conference was held on March 19, 2001, with the following individuals in attendance: the Mother, Linda N. Malone, and her counsel, Ann E. Rhoads, Esquire; the Father, Christopher J. Malone, and his counsel, Joan Carey, Esquire, and David lopez, Esquire. 3. The parties reached an agreement in the form of an Order as attached. Jj();3 ICl ( lA1~~ Melissa Peel Greevy, Esquire Custody Conciliator Date .1 '~) ,,:'iP' I I \ I I - ~'..IIIIl'~ . ,1_) < " LINDA N. MALONE, PLAINTIFF IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY PENNSYLVANIA , V. CHRISTOPHER J. MALONE, DEFENDANT 00-8725 CIVIL TERM ORDER OF COURT AND NOW, this \11~ day of May, 2002, following a hearing on the merits. I adjudicate Christopher J. Malone in contempt of this court's custody order of January 3. 2002. Disposition is deferred on condition that defendant shall comply with the terms and conditions of the custody order, and further participate in such counseling, together with plaintiff, as shall be recommended and provided by Cumberland County Children and Youth Services.1 Dennis J. Shatto, Esquire For Plaintiff Edgar B. Bayley, J. '- J Christopher J. Malone, Pro sa 212 S. Front Street Wormleysburg, PA 17043 Emily Thumma Cumberland County Children and Youth :saa I There is currently a crisis situation involving Nicholas l. Malone, born February 18, 1987. This order requires strict compliance with the current custody order. Upon any failure of defendant to comply, plaintiff may petition the court for final disposition. EXHIBIT c ALl.STATE~ INTERNATIONAL - ~ , I" . -~ ^" . '~<" - -. -~ - ,-.,,;-- ''''"'4;1 VERIFICATION ! verify that the statements made in the foregoing document are t~ue and correct to the best of my knowledge, information and belief. I understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. Section 4904, relating to unsworn falsification to authorities. ~~../:: ~d/U_ , A N. MALON ,,~..~'~.;~>_>k( '-'J :.,;,~.., --~~ .. ,_ ~l!i!ll,tim~1illIit ,.',' ,;j;.;':"'" ",,4"-, ~~-".,,;t'<~'",.._ ~:),:..,,,;-~-- ,-- ,^'",,- ...... $ ).J ~ ." ,,- "',"'-,-,.-, ,-" 6 o o () ~ ~ ;Qf:) It-'Jl w ~ \Y ~",' .,~" hO.. ,,---~ .- .....,. o C ~1~~ ,~_" ',J.. L~_,'~'n ~,t1 5'~'~ _.~ -< ....., C> = .-c- -.., M I:U I &" ~ 5:':n mr- "Ugm :u o :i!:f.j ~g -i ~ -0 :E: ~ w IT ............- ..-...... , " ,-- .., . FEB 0 6 20~ . .. LINDA N. MALONE, Plaintiff IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA NO. 00-8725 vs. CHRISTOPHER J. MALONE, Defendant CIVil ACTION - LAW CUSTODY ORDER OF COURT AND NOW, this ~~ day of G~~ , 2001, upon consideration of the attached Custody Conciliation Summary Report, the following Order is entered with regard to the custody of the parties' Children, James C. Malone, born November 15, 1985; Nicholas L. Malone, born February 18,1986; J. Adam Malone, born November 17,1988; and Benjamin M. Malone, born September 17,1992. 1. legal Custody. The parties, Linda N. Malone and Christopher J. Malone, shall have shared legal custody of the minor Children. Each parent shall have an equal right, to be exercised jointly with the other parent, to make all major non-emergency decisions affecting the Children's general well-being including, but not limited to, all decisions regarding their health, education and religion. Pursuant to the terms of Pa. C. S. 9 5309, each parent shall be entitled to all records and information pertaining to the Children including, but not limited to, medical, dental, religious or school records, the residence address of the Children and of the other parent. To the extent one parent has possession of any such records or information, that parent shall be required to share the same, or copies thereof, with the other parent within such reasonable time as to make the records and information of reasonable use to the other parent. 2. Physical Custody. The Father shall have primary physical custody of James C. Malone and Nicholas L. Malone. The Mother shall have primary physical custody of J. Adam Malone and Benjamin M. Malone. 3. The Father shall have partial physical custody of J. Adam Malone and Benjamin M. Malone according to the following schedule: A. Every other weekend beginning January 26, 2001, from Friday at 6:00 p.m. until Sunday at 6:00 p.m.; on alternating Wednesday evenings beginning January 31,2001, between 6:00 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.; and at other such times as the parties may agree. ,~'& '< .. " ~-,~ - ~, ,,- 'f' ~ t No. 00-8725 4. The Mother shall have partial physical custody of James C. Malone and Nicholas L. Malone according to the following schedule: A. Every other weekend beginning February 2, 2001, from Friday at 6:00 p.m. until Sunday at 6:00 p.m.; on alternating Wednesday evenings beginning February 7,2001, between 6:00 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.; and at other such times as the parties may agree. 5. The parents agree to encourage the Children to go with the other parent for their custodial visits. The parents agree to make custody arrangements around the Children's extracurricular and other planned activities, as they presently exist. In the event that the Chi,ldren wish to participate in additional sports or activities which would interfere with the custodial schedule, the parents shall discuss this before making arrangements to enroll the Children in another activity. 6. The Mother and Father shall share custody on holidays and the Children's birthdays at times to be agreed upon by the parties. The parties may further develop this agreement with the use of counsel. In the event that the parties are not able to agree on a holiday schedule, the parties may return to the Custody Conciliator to work out a shared plan. 7. The Mother and Father shall each have a right to two uninterrupted weeks of vacation with the Children which may be exercised in the summer or during the school year provided that no school days shall be missed for vacation time. Each parent shall give the other at least a four-week notice as to the weeks chosen for vacation. In the event that the parents have chosen vacation time which overlaps with or duplicates the other's vacation schedule, the party first providing written notice to the other parent shall be entitled to use the week chosen. Each parent shall give the other the phone number and address where the Children can be reached during vacation time. 8. The Mother and Father, by mutual agreement, may vary this schedule at any time, but the Order shall remain in effect until further Order of Court. 9. Each parent shall keep the other informed of his or her current address and telephone number. 10. The Mother and Father shall notify the other immediately of medical emergencies which arise while in any Child is in that parent's care. Each parent will notify the other of all medical care that the Child receives while in that parent's care. ~~~~ I; , " - ~, > " 1 ' -< No. 00-8725 11. The parties have recognized their Children's well-being is paramount to any differences they may have between themselves. Therefore, neither party shall do anything which may estrange the Children from either parent or injure the opinion of the Children as to the other parent or which may hamper the free and natural development of the Children's love and respect for the other parent. 12. Because of tensions that exist between the parties, the parties shall enter into co- parent counseling to facilitate their ability to communicate solely around issues regarding the care, custody and well-being of their Children. Additionally, there appears to be some tension in the relationship between Mother and the oldest Child. Therefore, Mother and James shall enter counseling to assist in the care of the Mother-Son relationship. The Counselor shall be agreed upon by attorneys for the parties. 13. The weekend schedule as to James and Nicholas may be modified upon recommendation of the. Counselor. 14. If it appears that the custodial plan outlined herein is not working, the parties have agreed to Petition for Modification and return to the Custody Conciliator in an attempt to modify the custodial plan. 15. In the event either party is unavailable to provide care for the Children during his or her period of custody, that party shall first make a reasonable effort to contact the other party to offer the parent the opportunity to provide care for the Child before contacting third-party caregivers. 16. The Custody Conciliation Conference shall reconvene on Monday, April 2, 2001, at 9:00 a.m., at the office of Melissa Peel Greevy, Esquire, the Conciliator, at 214 Senate Avenue, Suite 105, Camp Hill, PA 17011. At such Conference, an effort will be made to resolve any issues continuing to be in dispute. i~ . 1\1 .;j ,rJ ~'1 V t)cr A:-~ Dis!: DennisJ. Shatto, Esquire, 111 Locust Street, Harrisburg. PA 17108 Joan Carey, Esquire. MidPenn Legal Services, 8 Irvine Row, Carlisle, PA 17013 I Ii II I II II I, II I, Ii .... . ,c. ~~" JiJl __ . ~ F~~_tJ-(J'[::F-1CE u: ..1 .. r;.CXICJTNiY ^IFr-'"" 0 ~!,l~ cr U c.d".b I~~rlll:;)b CIJr;',/j,l.~f:';':" //,Ii'," c'nlu'N"( "'.",-, ,..... -",- ....,"v I PENI>JSYlYI\NiA ,<~,",,~T~;;r ,1~< "'!,=' ,_V--v-,~~,,,.1J'."'1'iW;l"!'~~f~liW,!i_,,,_~__,_ ~JjI '''~. 'MlJllll!~,f1~r1.~_~ J-,'" .,1: ""0 . -~- ~. . . , LINDA N. MALONE, Plaintiff IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA NO. 00-8725 vs. CHRISTOPHER J. MALONE, Defendant CIVil ACTION - LAW CUSTODY CUSTODY CONCILIATION SUMMARY REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH CUMBERLAND COUNTY RULE OF CIVIL PROCEDURE 1915.3-8, the undersigned Custody Conciliator submits the following report: 1. The pertinent information concerning the Children who are the subject of this litigation is as follows: NAME DATE OF BIRTH CURRENTLY IN CUSTODY OF James C. Malone Nicholas L. Malone J. Adam Malone Benjamin M. Malone November 15, 1985 February 18, 1986 November 17, 1988 September 17, 1992 Father Father Mother Mother 2. A Custody Conciliation Conference was held on January 29, 2001, with the following individuals in attendance: the Mother, Linda N. Malone, and her counsel, Dennis J. Shatto, Esquire; the Father, Christopher J. Malone, and his counsel, Joan Carey, Esquire, and David A. Lopez, Esquire. 3. The parties reached a temporary Order in the m as attached. Fa 6; Z-{)iJ ) Me Issa Peel Greevy, Esquire Custody Conciliator Date "".........""-0-..;...",,,,,'"". r~ Ii '''f ~ LINDA N. MALONE PLAINTIFF V. CHRISTOPHER J. MALONE DEFENDANT IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYL VANIA 00-8725 CIVIL ACTION LAW IN CUSTODY ORDER OF COURT AND NOW, this 29th day of December, 2000, upon consideration of the attached Complaint, it is hereby directed that the parties and their respective counsel appear before Melissa P. Greevy, Esq. , the conciliator, at 214 Senate Avenue, Suite 105, Camp HiU, PA 17011 onthe 29th day of January, 2001 , at 11:00 a.m. for a Pre-Hearing Custody Conference. At such conference, an effort will be made to resolve the issues in dispute; or if this cannot be accomplished, to define and narrow the issues to be heard by the court, and to enter into a temporary order. 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 TIIE COURT, By: Isl Melissa P. Greevy. Esj: Custody Conciliator - The Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County is required by law to comply with the Americans with Disabilites Act of 1990. For information about accessible facilities and reasonable accommodations available to disabled individuals having business before the court, please contact our office. All arrangements must be made at least 72 hours prior to any hearing or business before the court. You must attend the scheduled conference or hearing. YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR ATTORNEY AT ONCE. IF YOU DO NOT HA VB AN ATTORNEY OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP. Cumberland County Bar Association 2 Liberty Avenue Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013 Telephone (717) 249-3166 " -'.. '" 1-- ._'<)\:~.::TAHY I J'" " ~.'., h. "<"0 ri .".'.,-/ l-i'j /./l>'<l V ')',,1 .... .,. '.- ....... CU!"Ji8tRL~..j\jD COUhlTY PE[\INSYL.V/\]\J!i\ I;}. tJ{ lJ..~( l;;-O( Wr~_ItA-~-d4~ Yl~ 1UiA/ ~ ~. ~~~~~ /<d.&I~ ~aI ~ ~.~ ~ ~ ~- (!)~. ~+ ~,'-t4~+~~ 1 I I 'I I, II II I' ,I ,I I: I: ,I i~ II Ii !I ~,~, l!1II!~n, ,~'!!ll!^""-""1'-' _"~R'lN'~~~r~~~~'\~~:r'''~\);,''''~!Fl~'%'Wl",~~~~~~~!jif~!/ig' '-,- !-r,-;' '"~ . '-' -- -'~ -,--,;; <,.." Y", h---. ~.'o"~-_'j LINDA N. MALONE, Plaintiff vs. IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA CIVIL ACTION - LAW CUSTODY/VISITATION CHRISTOPHER J. MALONE, Defendant NO. CO-?f7CJ0 ~ ORDER You, Christopher J. Malone, Defendant, have been sued in court to OBTAIN custody, of the children: James C. Malone, Nicholas L. Malone, J. Adam Malone and Benjamin M. Malone. You are ordered to appear in person at , on for , at .M. , o a conciliation or mediation conference. o a pretrial conference. o a hearing before the court. If you fail to appear as provided by this order, an order for custody, partial custody or visitation may be entered against you or the court may issue a warrant for your arrest. YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A LAWYER OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP. CUMBERLAND COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION 2 LIBERTY AVENUE CARLISLE, PA 17013 (717) 249-3166 800-999-9108 AMERICAN WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990 The Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County is required by law to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. For information about accessible facilities and reasonable accommodations available to disabled individuals having business before the court, please contact our office. All arrangements must be made at least 72 hours prior to any hearing or business before the court. You must attend the scheduled conference or hearing. BY THE COURT: Date: J. '-li,: - ~, , ;. "--"", _L::';:'-,;-L'.",,j._,' .-; , '"I I LINDA N. MALONE, l?laintiff vs. IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA CIVIL ACTION - LAW CUSTODY/VISITATION NO. (}(J-J1,;/.J' ~ ~ CHRISTOPHER J. MALONE, Defendant ORDER OF COURT AND NOW, attached Complaint, it their respective counsel the conciliator, at , upon consideration of is hereby directed that the parties appear before the and on the day of ,20 ,at .m., for a Pre-Hearing Custody Conference. At such conference, an effort will be made to resolve the issues in dispute; or if this cannot be accomplished, to define and narrow the issues to be heard by the court, and to enter into a temporary order. 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: 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. For information about accessible facilities and reasonable accommodations available to disabled individuals having business before the court, please contact our office. All arrangements must be made at least 72 hours prior to any hearing or business before the court. You must attend the scheduled conference or hearing. YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A LAWYER OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP. CUMBERLAND COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION 2 LIBERTY AVENUE CARLISLE, PA 17013 (717) 249-3166 800-999-9108 Ji '--':-.- <'-->-.. ,', C' -<",', ~;i LINDA N. MALONE, Plaintiff vs. IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA CIVIL ACTION - LAW CUSTODY/VISITATION NO. tJ1J - S'7 ,16 ~ 1...lA.A- CHRISTOPHER J. MALONE, Defendant COMPLAINT FOR CUSTODY 1. The plaintiff is Linda N. Malone, residing at 752 State Street, 2nd Floor, Lemoyne, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, 17043. 2. The defendant is Christopher J. Malone, residing at 212 South Front Street, Wormleysburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, 17043. 3 . Plaintiff seeks custody of the following children: Name Present Residence Age James C. Malone 212 S. Front Street, Wormleysburg, PA 17043 15 Nicholas L. Malone 212 S. Front Street, Wormleysburg, PA 17043 13 J. Adam Malone 752 State Street, 2nd Fl. , Lemoyne, PA 17043 11 BenjaminM. Malone 752 State Street, 2nd Fl. , Lemoyne, PA 17043 8 The child~en were not born out of wedlock. The children are presently in the custody of the parent indicated below, at the address indicated above. During the past five years, the children have resided with the following persons and at the following addresses: List of All Persons Address Dates Christopher J. Malone Linda N. Malone James C. Malone Nicholas L. Malone J. Adam Malone Benjamin M. Malone 212 South Front Street Wormleysburg, PA 17043 10/1989- 10/2000 :It,'.' c -"'"'"":--"i':c.",,:.;, c' . .' ~'. ,', ." l., .,.,', , I I ! The mother of the children is Linda N. Malone, currently residing at 752 State Street, 2nd Floor, Lemoyne, Pennsylvania, 17043. She is married. The father of the children is Christopher J. Malone, currently residing at 212 South Front Street, Wormleysburg, Pennsylvania, 17043. He is married. 4. The relationship of plaintiff to the children is that of mother. The plaintiff currently resides with the following persons: Name Relationshio J. Adam Malone Benjamin M. Malone Son Son 5. The relationship of defendant to the children is that of The defendant currently resides with the following father. persons: Name Relationship James C. Malone Nicholas J. Malone Son Son 6. Plaintiff has not participated as a party or witness, or in another capacity, in other litigation concerning the custody of the children in this or another court. - 2 - Plaintiff has no information of a custody proceeding concerning the children pending in a court of this Commonwealth or any other state. Plaintiff does not know of a person not a party to the proceedings who has physical custody of the children or claims to have custody or visitation rights with respect to the children. 7. The best interest and permanent welfare of the children will be served by granting the relief requested because Plaintiff has acted as the primary caretaker for the children ever since their birth, and is better suited to care for their needs and tend to their proper upbringing. 8. Each parent whose parental rights to the children have not been terminated and the person who has physical custody of the children have been named as parties to this action. WHEREFORE, Plaintiff requests the court to grant custody of the children. Respectfully submitted, By CLECKNER AND FEAREN I)~ Denn1s J. Shatto, Esquire PA Attorney ID #25675 111 Locust Street P. O. Box 11847 Harrisburg, PA 17108-1847 (717) 238-1731 - 3 - ,JJ .- .--,~- ., -.- ,;' ~~ ",.'. VERIFICATION I verify that the statements made in the foregoing Motion are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information and belief. I understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penal ties of 18 Pa. C. S. !;l 4904, relating to unsworn falsification to authorities. Date: December It?, 2000 ,;,""--,.,:-,,,; -",.L ',-, c"''''''~ lll.Mlf"liI~':klI'lIJ "". .., ~ -~ . ~rJ~l!&~' ~~!!,1:!;il~j~-' Y' "",,;,C.,V," "~. ,; ~ ~ CA )- '\J\ " . ~ ~ '-... VJ & ~ ~\ ~ m \ \: ~ t ~ ~ \ , . ~ ~ " . .~ {l ~~ f~: n r:; ;;;.~ (:J ~\-.::- ~>- -,., f~ ~:' -< ::J '0 ~. , I I I I I ~ ',..) ::;:; -< ~ . ~" ., . I" _ _"', ,- -,--- ~'_< " . "---~ ,~ 'C"'" j" /-. LINDA N. MALONE, PLAINTIFF IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA V. CHRISTOPHER J. MALONE, DEFENDANT 00-8725 CIVil TERM AND NOW, this ORDER OF COURT i ~ I-- day of December, 2000, this custody case is referred to conciliation without our holding a hearing on the within motion for special relief. Dennis J. Shatto, Esquire For Plaintiff Joan Carey, Esquire For Defendant ~~ /,). J 1- cD r" Court Administrator :saa & w~<, '" L u: ,,"k.""'J~~ ,,~ !" .. ~-., ._,~-_. ._-~~~ ~.. . ,~,- r:c,~ (;1..//,":"(\ -'-i_.I... ?'l ~ .. - ,,,- -,,~ - - ~-" -, ,,-, " '-'"," "''1.'"',,- '..:.~:-f~ ~,;, ''"I' 9 _J{ {i V 11 _~ , lit; ,.) C'II'" 0: ?,~ L.f'"~U'- ,'", (.. " I",".;('f( ..> _., .... f-Y:.'. ~l-..,;\,/ i ,. ','- "-NNSYi i ,\ ~'UUN;,., ~'~iif{ii \, r ,_~Ftj;~W-1<l'\j~m,~>l;!,,~~I!ll~~*~, _.liJV1~~ ~~ll~l~~.~~~~ . MAR 1 5 2004 ~ LINDA N. MALONE, Plaintiff IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA NO. 00-8725 CIVil TERM v. CIVil ACTION - lAW CHRISTOPHER J. MALONE, IN CUSTODY Defendant BAYLEY, J. --- ORDER OF COURT AND NOW, this I ~t1I day of March, 2004, upon consideration of the attached Custody Conciliation Summary Report, and it appearing that the parties are in need of a hearing, the following Order is entered: 1. A hearing is scheduled in Courtroom No. 2 of the Cumberland County Courthouse, on the :l/J& day of -IJ fJJ ,2004, at II: 00 o'clock --.!!..M., at which time testimony will be taken on'Mother's Petition for civil contempt for disobedience of a Custody Order. In light of this Court's Order May 17, 2002, said hearing will address the disposition of the adjudication of contempt for Christopher J. Malone with regard to this Court's Order of January 3, 2002. Additionally, the hearing shall address the allegations of the Petition filed on February 4, 2004. For the purposes of the hearing, the Mother, Linda N. Malone, shall be deemed to be the moving party and shall proceed initially with testimony. . Counsel for the parties or the parties pro se shall file with the Court and opposing counsel/party a memorandum setting forth each party's position on contempt, exhibits, a list of witnesses who are expected to testify at the hearing, and a summary of the anticipated testimony of each witness. These memoranda shall be filed at least ten (10) days prior to the hearing date. . BYTH~rtrJ .. ~v '1~~~ Edgar B. Bayley, J. Dis!.: Dennis J. Shatto, EsqUire, 119 Locust Street, PO Box 11847, Harrisburg, PA 17108-1847 Christopher J. Malone, 223 First Street, New Paris, PA 15554 il!;! I.......... . --~, "" ~ - ,'" ~'" ,"- = - ~ -, -, -~ "--, --, FILEO-DFFlCE 'OF TWE CiJOT'rJC'I'''DTl\IW . ill III f '" I,." 2004 MM\ 17 C'I:,,,":.,;. tI..} I ~". . ... ~ ' 0/. -.-^,'- i'H /. I 8 f"n . .;_ (.';':)Ur'JTY r """,, __~_l~~ \-~'-,:"':;;O:;;:",~~'F:' - '". , ',M_ _",~~~,_~ .....'A,--, '"',__ ~----- :::lC-'~" 'C'-;-\,. ~ ' ~Il ~~ .-1- " ,--.' '" "j. " ~-~~! t '" . LINDA N. MALONE, Plaintiff IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA NO. 00-8725 CIVil TERM v. CIVil ACTION - lAW CHRISTOPHER J. MALONE, IN CUSTODY Defendant CUSTODY CONCILIATION SUMMARY REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH CUMBERLAND COUNTY RULE OF CIVIL PROCEDURE 1915.3-8, the undersigned Custody Conciliator submits the following report: 1. The pertinent information concerning the children who are the subject of this litigation is as follows: NAME DATE OF BIRTH CURRENTLY IN THE CUSTODY OF Nicholas L. Malone J. Adam Malone Benjamin M. Malone February 18, 1987 November 17,1989 August 28, 1992 Mother Mother Mother 2. A Custody Conciliation Conference was scheduled for March 8, 2004 following Mother's filing of a Petition for Civil Contempt for Disobedience of a Custody Order on February 4, 2004. Attending the conference were: the Mother, Linda N. Malone, and her counsel, Dennis J. Shatto, Esquire; the Father, Christopher J. Malone, appeared pro se. 3. Mother's position on the Petition for Contempt is as follows: Mother reports that Father picked up Nicholas on January 31, 2004 and returned him only after she contacted police. She reports that the child told her that he was not able to return because the Father's truck broke down. Additionally, she reports that Nicholas was kept overnight at the Father's residence in Bradford County the weekend of February 7, 2004. The present Order of January 2, 2002 does not allow overnights period of custody with Father. Mother believes that Father initiated this contact with the child after no contact at all for a period of one year, because of the potential for him to be called as a witness with regard to the disposition of certain marital assets. It would be Mother's preference that the child have no contact with Father prior to the March 18, 2004 hearing before the Divorce Master so that there would not be any potential for the child to be influenced by Father. Mother reports that Father has had no contact with the younger children for a period of in excess of one year and that only after the hearing before the Divorce Master did Father initiate contact with . .Il _'~ CO -, ',- ",. . C .. . NO. 00-8725 CIVil TERM Nicholas. Because this Court had previously ordered that Father strictly comply with the terms of the Custody Order, and delayed disposition of the matter on another occasion in May 2002, Mother would like the Court to address both occurrences of alleged contempt on Father's part. Mother reports that when Nicholas came home from his Father's residence that she discovered that he had marijuana in a prescription bottle with his Father's name on it. She contacted the police and apparently had the child arrested. 4. Father's oosition on the Petition for Contemot is as follows: Father reports that he now lives in Bradford County, approximately two and one-half (2%) hours drive from Mother and the younger three children. Father denied having anything to do with the child coming to his residence on the weekend of January 31, 2004 through February 2, 2004. Father claimed that the child got a ride from a friend who dropped him off at his residence on Saturday night. Father reports that he did not know the child was there until Sunday morning and claims that he told the child to call his Mother to let her know where he was. Father reports that he had no money to take him home although he acknowledges that he had a responsibility to return him under the terms of the present Order. Father stated that he did not call Mother himself because they do not talk. Father claims the only way the child got home was not because of the police involvement but because he and his girlfriend borrowed money in order to be able to get Nicholas. back to his Mother. Father states that he does not intend to exercise any periods of partial custody provided in the present Order unless Mother is willing to permit overnights periods of custody. Father also reports that Nicholas was at his house several times over last Summer and claims that since Nicholas has been in his Mother's care that his behavior at school has declined and he has been getting in trouble with the law. At the Conciliation, Father indicated that he wanted to petition for custody of Nicholas. The Conciliator informed him that he could file a petition if he wanted to pursue that. Father reported that he did not have the means to do so. After the Conciliator indicated that it appeared the parties would be in need of a hearing for Mother's Petition for Contempt and disposition of the prior Petition for Contempt, Father got up and left the room and did not return. elissa Peel Greevy, Custody Conciliator :225389 .1", '~~ . . ',-" ,- .,. ~L ""OJ.';" LINDA N. MALONE, PLAINTIFF IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA V. CHRISTOPHER J. MALONE, DEFENDANT 00-8725 CIVil TERM ORDER OF COURT AND NOW, this 23'd day of March, 2004, the custody hearing currently scheduled for April 2, 2004, is cancelled and rescheduled to Friday, April 16, 2004, at 11 :00 a.m., in Courtroom Number 2, Cumberland County Courthouse, Carlisle, Pennsylvania. ~~~ Edgar B. Bayley, J. vOennis J. Shatto, Esquire For Linda N. Malone ../christoPher J. Malone, Pro se 223 First Street New Paris, PA 15554 > /~~ L-=f I ~ 03-:<.3-0'/ :sal ~~ ~-.=:" ., ~, ~ ~ ~~ ,,- ---~ I-Ii rr\ t....,:.I.-I'.,... r f-C~Lr .!~. ""\_-I~v~ _ l (II:' 7L.!C DO{j;,'".:(jt',!i :;/,.; " '..II ;!I!,.... Il".' ,--' ,_..., 2 ",f'\ 1 ~., r, D 4')', liu -j nAr\ [~..) I'. ""I to ~,~ '" """,,-A!,~"~"" ,- ~, J'!!;~~~lIf"-ft'''lSSIi'f'.'"~m-miW'N~~~.~~ "'~ -" J~","'" "-" ""-,^"',,-",, ~-. ,~-..,"-'-- "~-Wii~~~.ffi'_.< f"-~ t _"" ., -,~ .- ~- "-- ,~ ;- OCT 3 0 'LO~ LINDA N. MALONE, Plaintiff IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA NO. 00-8725 vs. CHRISTOPHER J. MALONE, Defendant CIVIL ACTION - LAW CUSTODY Bayley, J.- INTERIM ORDER OF COURT AND NOW, this J/& day of October, 2001, upon consideration of the attached Custody Conciliation Summary Report, it is hereby ordered and directed as follows: 1. Pending further Order of Court, or an agreement of the parties, this Court's Order of March 27, 2001, shall be modified as follows: A. Mother, Linda N. Malone, shall have primary physical custody of J. Adam Malone, Benjamin M. Malone and Nicholas L. Malone. Father shall have primary physical custody of James C. Malone. B. Father's weekend partial custodial time of the three youngest chlildren shall be from 8:00 a.m until 8:00 p.m. on Saturday and 8:00 a.m until 7:00 p.m. Sunday of his custodial weekend. C. Mother shall participate in family counseling with James C. Malone. D. The parties shall participate in co-parent counseling for a minimum of eight sessions with the goal of improving parental communication and cooperation in the parenting of their Children. E. In the event that Father is thirty minutes or more late for a period of partial custody, Mother shall be free to make other plans with the Children without the necessity of waiting for Father beyond that period of time. 2. A hearing is scheduled before the Court in Courtroom Number 2 of the Cumberland CountyCourthouse,onthe Id-i' dayof ~ ,2001,at 1~3o o'c1ock~.M., at which time testimony will be taken. For the purposes of the hearing, the Mml'ier, Linda N. Malone, shall be deemed to be the moving party and shall proceed initially with testimony. Counsel for the parties or the parties pro se shall file with the Court and opposing counsel/party a memorandum setting forth each party's position on custody, exhibits, a list of witnesses who are expected to testify at the hearing, and a summary of the anticipated testimony of each witness. These memoranda shall be filed at least ten days prior to the hearing date. No. 00-8725 - Civil Term Dis!: Ij BYT~. G Dennis J. Shatto. Esquire, PO Box 11847. Harrisburg, PA 17108-1847 Christopher J. Malone, 212 S. Front Street, Wormleysburg. PA 17043 ""-, .. , ". ~~ , "i',_ ' ~_ t '''' ~, ~,;, il-.2 . 0 , 9-, lAl "- ~.. n~.lrr~ ~_ ",- _7.' ~.~<-'~ ,~-,".' .,. ,_.~ ~,""",~-~.~~ , ::-;1 r- J I,~ .....'1 \:,'~).rA;:)\/ ""Jf'ull o i PDV - t1N IO~ ;/ r~ ""..... CI!\.'I.:.::,;..:"I' ,.',., ,',,"'" UI~,,~,_ 1,.1 ,,'\, . f I.)' ii'-ITY "'- -.. '-' ""-) '..) \.JI'IJ I I"ENNSYL'v:tINJA p~_~.:ii!fll~M~!I<(1~~l't!'~;"1ilI'-~~~i!l.Hm.t/ll~_~=YI " 'IU' -'-,< ,-,'".-- "'h "'__"" . LINDA N. MALONE, Plaintiff IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA NO. 00-8725 vs. CHRISTOPHER J. MALONE, Defendant CIVil ACTION - LAW CUSTODY CUSTODY CONCILIATION SUMMARY REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH CUMBERLAND COUNTY RULE OF CIVIL PROCEDURE 1915.3-8, the undersigned Custody Conciliator submits the following report: 1. The pertinent information concerning the Children who are the subject of this litigation is as follows: NAME DATE OF BIRTH CURRENTLY IN CUSTODY OF James C. Malone Nicholas L. Malone J. Adam Malone Benjamin M. Malone November 15, 1985 February 18, 1987 November 17, 1989 August 28, 1992 Father Father Mother Mother 2. A Custody Conciliation Conference was held on October 9, 2001, with the following individuals in attendance: the Mother, Linda N. Malone, and her counsel, Dennis J. Shatto, Esquire; the Father, Christopher J. Malone, who appeared pro se. 3. The parties were seen for the Conference on October 9, 2001, upon Mother's Petition to Modify Custody because of her concern about the living conditions and level of supervision in Father's home. The parties were not able to reach an agreement as to all issues and, therefore, are in need of a hearing to address Mother's Petition. 4. Issues on which the parties agreed: There is significant estrangement in the relationship between Mother and James, therefore family counseling is appropriate to be provided for Mother and son, James. The parties are certainly in need of co-parent counseling as well and agreed to participate therein. The parties were also in agreement that if one party is thirty minutes or more late for a custodial pick-up, that party should forfeit their custodial time. 5. Mother's position: Mother is seeking to have her son, Nick, in her primary custody. She claims that he is failing in school despite a history of having received academic awards for improvement in the 1998-1999 school year. Mother has produced reports indicating that Nick was tardy eighteen of twenty-two days of school in the first marking period. -I" . c " '". , ' " ~, i., '~-~ ~, ./ No. 00-8725 - Civil Term Additionally, she is concerned that he has been arrested for shoplifting and that the parties' son, James, is presently on probation for criminal mischief. She is greatly concerned that there is a lack of supervision of the Children, particularly after Father goes to sleep at night, and that the Children are sneaking out at night and being allowed to stay up excessively late at night. Mother also reports that the younger Children have been dropped off at football games and left without supervision only to have to walk home at times. Mother's concerns regarding supervision include a concern that the daughter of Father's present paramour is, at age twelve, allowed to smoke cigarettes and is describing to the parties' nine year old how to smoke marijuana. Following the visits at Father's house, she claims the Children return without having bathed or brushed their teeth for the entire weekend. She also reports that Father allows them to ride without seatbelts in his truck because there are more Children than there are seatbelts in the truck. Mother reports that Father puts the Children in the middle between them and has made comments to them that if they do not want to live with her they can run away from home in a few years. She also states that he has threatened to not return the younger Children at the ends of his periods of custody. She also complains that he is frequently late to return the Children on his custodial weekend. 6. Father's position: Father claims that he has addressed the problems that Nick was having with being tardy at school by driving him to school each day. However, Father has not checked back with the school to find out whether, in fact, Nick is making it to class on time. Father denies putting the Children in the middle by discussing changes of custody in the presence of the Children. He does admit that he is losing his position of authority with Nicholas, in particular, and admits that in the recent past he has asked Mother to take custody of Nicholas for at least a temporary period of time. At the time of the Conference, Father also stated that he was expecting to undergo surgery the week of October 16, 2001. The surgery was necessary because of a bone fragment impending on a spinal nerve. He admits that he is taking numerous narcotic pain relievers and muscle relaxers. Father generally denies interfering with Mother's custodial rights but claims that the Children do not want to go to be with Mother on the scheduled custodial times. Father acknowledges his girlfriend's daughter apparently has "a problem" and is suspected of using drugs. He denied any knowledge that she was instructing the parties' younger sons in the methods to smoke marijuana. 7. The parties were not able to reach an agreement as to any changes in the custodial arrangement; therefore, the Conciliator deems this matter appropriate to be scheduled for a hearing before the Court. During the course of the Conciliation Conference Father was labile, his mood fluctuating from tearful to angry. At one point he made statements that indicated that he was resigned to allow Mother to modify custody with regard to her proposal to assume primary custody of Nicholas. However, he was not consistent in his stance on this matter. In light of the fact that Father reported taking substantial amounts of narcotics at the time of the Conference, the Conciliator was unsure that Father was in the condition to be making such serious judgments or in the best position to provide for the primary custody of his Children. I' '. '.h. ''''~_' c.," , ~._~'_'_, .C. _~ " /' No. 00-8725 - Civil Term 8. In light of the above, the Custody Conciliator provides the attached Interim Order of Court as a recommendation pending a hearing before Judge Bayley. Date /oD ~/ ~, "1 I i , ,11. , ",k_ ',-.' -,. - ", - ,:'-' L"-..,,-C::,...;., LINDA N. MALONE, PLAINTIFF IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA V. CHRISTOPHER J. MALONE, DEFENDANT 00-8725 CIVIL TERM ORDER OF COURT AND NOW, this ~day of May, 2002, following a hearing on the merits, I adjudicate Christopher J. Malone in contempt of this court's custody order of January 3, 2002. Disposition is deferred on condition that defendant shall comply with the terms and conditions of the custody order, and further participate in such counseling, together with plaintiff, as shall be recommended and provided by Cumberland County Children and Youth Services.1 ~ennis J. Shatto, Esquire For Plaintiff .)dt1ristopher J. Malone, Pro se 212 S. Front Street Wormleysburg, PA 17043 L ~/7'OA {).5' ,/Emily Thumma Cumberland County Children and Youth :saa I There is currently a crisis situation involving Nicholas L. Malone, born February 18, 1987. This order requires strict compliance with the current custody order. Upon any failure of defendant to comply, plaintiff may petition the court for final disposition. , J , -:jgt~:it~~,- ;@ , K, ~'~~: ,< , . ... -";- Oi: n') t.JI!.\1 U"- I jr~ i 17 H~III: I R hi . "" CU' """, ,,' ''(''1 '~!TY Iv,GCnc....r '.,."-..A)I 1 PENNSYL'h\['-J!/\ , ~~ll~~i!ll1~5'l!i~f'\!''f~_ .-^ ",~< ,~- ,-~- .-. o....;;.i/ \ f\ ''1 ~ ~iJllM~~~l'[ ~~ -1'1 ~, - . ~, :~~-~ LINDA N. MALONE, PLAINTIFF : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA V. CHRISTOPHER J. MALONE, DEFENDANT 00-8725 CIVil TERM ORDER OF COURT AND NOW, this 8th day of April, 2004, the custody hearing currently scheduled for April 16, 2004, is cancelled and rescheduled to Wednesday, May 5, 2004, at 1 :30 p.m., in Courtroom Number 2, Cumberland County Courthouse, Carlisle, Pennsylvania. B~' Ed9"B.B'~"-~ v6ennis J. Shatto, Esquire For Linda N. Malone vChristoPher J. Malone, Pro se 223 First Street New Paris, PA 15554 ;> :sal Q~ ~08 '0 '-I ,~ ~. w..C,,__ ~~. 11"~1J -,,-, ~'" -,'.-- ~ FlLEDOfFIC2 OF THE PROTH01\OTNTY 200~ llPi'\ -8 Af'i 10: 30 cl'r" ..... ." r"l' ',)I,M--H'-i-;, ,'-', , i.f I' 1f\1_ t I _ ,'---'_.'" '... _'c.......... PEr\l\:.sYL\//\r\~iA "',-v,_ '--,,-,0- _'"__I_''-'''~'~H''~'>_''."",-_''__<.''_ ..~~, ~'"'jl ~,... ~_O~~~~~1.!J-..~~'~;;1il'@f'(0~m<f~if!'(o~"!i"lm~IW~!ll-lijl~'l"~;;Lk'f'W:J~~ , .~ LINDA N. MALONE, PLAINTIFF V. CHRISTOPHER J. MALONE, DEFENDANT ",II . 'w ',' """"'", ;.-.. ,I \-,<. 1::: <, 1:- : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA : 00-8725 CIVil TERM ORDER OF COURT AND NOW, this 5th day of May, 2004, following a hearing on a Rule to show cause why defendant, Christopher J. Malone, should not be adjudicated in contempt of a custody order, the Rule IS DISMISSED. ,/ .Afennis J. Shatto, Esquire For Linda N. Malone ~-ristopher J. Malone, Pro se 223 First Street New Paris, PA 15554 :sal ~"l~ Edgar B. Bayley, J. ~~ 05~O<j --"" ~-",!- ,.,...,", .,.;~. ^,-,:,;.y. ,'~" '~."",_._, -",~~ ,;,,--.'< 'itif~[fJ::'--ltl' CILE"'~"'''lr:'. 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