HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-2380IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
LORI J. MARTINO, )
Plaintiff ) NO.
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v. )
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THOMAS F. MARTINO, ) CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Defendant ) IN DIVORCE
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including custody or visitation of your children.
When the ground for divorce is indignities or irretrievable breakdown of the marriage,
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17013.
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LAWYER'S FEES OR EXPENSES BEFORE A DIVORCE OR ANNULMENT IS GRANTED,
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LORI J. MARTINO,
Plaintiff
1N THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
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) NO. C:a -
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v. )
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THOMAS F. MART1NO, ) CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Defendant ) IN DIVORCE
COMPLAINT IN DIVORCE
AND NOW, comes Plaintiff, Lori J. Martino, by and through her counsel, Howett,
Kissinger & Conley, P.C., who hereby files the instant Complaint in Divorce and in support
thereof avers as follows:
1. Plaintiff is Lori J. Martino, an adult individual who currently resides at
521 Cobbler Court, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, 17050.
2. Defendant is Thomas F. Martino, an adult individual who currently resides
at 521 Cobbler Court, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, 17050.
3. Both Plaintiff and Defendant have been bona fide residents of the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for a period of at least six (6) months immediately preceding
the filing of this Complaint.
4. Plaintiff and Defendant married on August 30, 1986 in Harrisburg,
Pennsylvania.
5. Neither Plaintiff nor Defendant is in the military or naval service of the
United States or its allies within the provisions of the Soldiers' and Sailors' Civil Relief Act of
the Congress of 1940 and its amendments.
6. There have been no prior actions for divorce or annulment of the marriage
instituted by either of the parties in this or any other jurisdiction.
7. Plaintiff has been advised that counseling is available and that Plaintiff
may have the right to request that the Court require the parties to participate in counseling.
COUNT I - DIVORCE PURSUANT TO §3301(e~ OR (d) OF TItE DIVORCE CODE
The prior paragraphs this Complaint are incorporated herein by reference
thereto.
9.
The marriage of the parties is irretrievably broken.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff respectfully requests the Court enter a Decree of Divorce
pursuant to §3301 of the Divorce Code.
COUNT II - DIVORCE PURSUANT TO §3301(a)(6) OF THE DIVORCE CODE
The prior paragraphs of this Complaint are incorporated herein by
10.
reference thereto.
11.
Defendant has offered such indignities to Plaintiff, who is the innocent and
injured spouse, as to render Plaintiff's condition intolerable and life burdensome.
12. This action is not collusive.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff respectfully requests the Court enter a Decree of Divorce
pursuant to §3301(a)(6) of the Divorce Code.
COUNT III - EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTION
The prior paragraphs of this Complaint are incorporated herein by
13.
reference thereto.
14.
Plaintiff and Defendant have legally and beneficially acquired property,
both real and personal, during their marriage, which property constitutes "marital property" as
defined by §3501 of the Divorce Code.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff respectfully requests the Court equitably divide all marital
property.
COUNT IV - COUNSEL FEES, EXPENSES AND COSTS OF SUIT
15.
reference thereto.
16.
him a reasonable fee.
17.
action.
The prior paragraphs of this Complaint are incorporated herein by
Plaintiff has retained an attorney to bring this action and has agreed to pay
Plaintiff has incurred and will incur costs and expenses in prosecuting this
In accordance with §3502(c) of the Divorce Code, the Court may award to
one of the parties the right to reside exclusively in the marital residence during the pendency of a
divorce action.
WitEREFORE, Plaintiff respectfully requests the Court enter an order that she be
entitled to the exclusive use and possession of the marital residence during the pendency of the
divorce action.
19.
reference thereto.
20.
18. Plaintiff is not financially able to meet either the expenses or costs of
prosecuting this action or the fees to which her attorney will be entitled in this case.
WitEREFORE, Plaintiff respectfully requests the Court enter an award of interim
counsel fees, costs and expenses until final hearing and thereupon award such additional counsel
fees, costs and expenses as deemed appropriate.
COUNT V - EXCLUSIVE POSSESSION OF FAMILY HOME
The prior paragraphs of this Complaint are incorporated herein by
COUNT VI - CONTINUED MAINTENANCE AND BENEFICIARY DESIGNATIONS
OF EXISTING POLICIES AND INSURING LIFE AND HEALTH OF DEFENDANT
21.
reference thereto.
22.
AND OF RETIREMENT FUNDS
The prior paragraphs of this Complaint are incorporated herein by
During the course of the marriage, Defendant has maintained certain life
and health insurance policies and retirement funds for the benefit of Plaintiff and the family.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff respectfully requests the Court enter an order directing
Defendant to continue to maintain policies of life and health insurance and retirement funds for
the benefit of Plaintiff during the pendency of this divorce action.
Respectfully submitted,
Donald T. Kissinger, Esqu~'e~
HOWETT, KISSINGER & CONLEY, P.C.
130 Walnut Street
P.O. Box 810
Harrisburg, PA 17108
Telephone: (717) 234-2616
Counsel for Plaintiff, Lori J. Martino
VERIFICATION
I, Loft J. Martino, hereby swear and affirm that the facts contained in the foregoing
Complaint in Divorce
~re
tree and correct to the best of my knowledge, information and belief and are made subject to the
penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. §4904 relating to unswom falsification to authorities.
Date: 5/1 6/03 ~~~/~~
LORI J. MARTINO,
Plaintiff
THOMAS F. MARTINO,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 03-2380 CIVIL TERM
CIVIL ACTION - iLAW
IN DIVORCE
ACCEPTANCE OF SERVICE
I, John J. Connelly, Jr., Esquire, attorney for the above-named Defendant, accept service of
the Complaint in Divorce on behalf of my client, Thomas F. Martino.
Date: ~ --~) ~---~)~ ~
(717) 533-3280
PA I.D. No. 15615
LORI J. MART1NO,
Plaintiff
THOMAS F. MARTINO,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
:
: NO. 03-2380 CIVIL TERM
:
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: IN DIVORCE
PRAECIPE FOR ENTRY OF APPEARANCE
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Please enter the appearance of John J. Connelly, Jr., Esquire, on behalf of the Defendant,
Thomas F. Martino, in the above-captioned action.
Date:
(717) 533-3280
PA I.D. No. 15615
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
LORI J. MARTINO,
Plaintiff
THOMAS F. MARTINO,
Defendant
NO.03-2380 CWIL TERM
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DWORCE
STIPULATION FOR ENTRY OF AGREED UPON CUSTODY ORDER
THIS STIPULATION is entered into this lc,r~ dayof /~,~l.U ,2003, byand
between LOR1 J. MARTINO (hereinafter referred to as "Mother") and THOMAS F. MARTINO
(hereinafter referred to as "Father").
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, the parties hereto are husband and wife, having been married on August 30,
1986 in Hamsburg, Pennsylvania;
WHEREAS, one child was bom of the mamage between the parties, namely Michael T.
Martino, bom June 22, 1993;
WHEREAS, on May 19, 2003, Wife initiated a divorce action docketed at the above action
number in the Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County;
WHEREAS, contemporaneously herewith, the parties have entered into a Marital Settlement
Agreement that fully and finally resolves all personal and property fights and obligations as between
each other;
WHEREAS, the parties hereto are desirous of settling the issue of legal and physical custody
of their child without the necessity of court intervention;
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of these premises, and of the mutual promises
covenants and undertakings hereinafter set forth, Mother and Father, each intending to be legally bound
hereby, agree as follows:
1. Legal Custody. Mother and Father shall share legal custody of their
child. Legal custody shall be defined as the right to make major decisions affecting the best interests of
the child, including, but not limited to, decisions regarding mediical treatment and healthcare, religion,
moral, education and standards of conduct. Mother and Father shall discuss and consult with one
another on these decisions with a view towards adopting a harmonious policy calculated to promote the
child's best interests. Mother and Father shall have the right to be kept informed of the child's
educational, social, moral and medical development. Each parent shall be entitled to full and complete
records and information concerning the child from any doctor, dentist, teacher, treatment institution or
similar authority and have copies of any reports, notices or other communication given to a parent.
Each parent shall notify the other of any matter relating to the child which would reasonably be
expected to be of significant concern to the other. Day-to-day decisions shall be the responsibility of
the parent then having physical custody. The parent having physical custody of the child at the time of
any emergency shall have the right to make any immediate decisions necessitated thereby, but shall
inform the other parent of the emergency and consult with him or her as soon as possible.
2. Physical Custody. The parties agree to share physical custody pursuant
to a general week-on/week-off arrangement. Notwithstanding the foregoing, custody shall first begin as
follows:
(a) Mother shall have custody of the child beginning Friday, July 1 I,
2003 at 5:00 p.m. continuing through Friday, July 18, 2003 at 5:00 p.m.;
(b) Father shall have custody of the child beginning Friday,
July 18, 2003 at 5:00 p.m. continuing through Sunday, July 27, 2003 at 12:00 p.m.;
(c) Mother shall have custody of the child from Sunday, July 27, 2003
at 12:00 p.m. continuing through Friday, August 15, 2003 at 5:00 p.m.. During said period of custody,
the parties agree that Father shall have custody of the child Saturday, August 9, 2003 at 5:00 p.m. to
Snnday, August 10, 2003 at 5:00 p.m.;
(d) Commencing Friday, August 15, 2003 at 5:00 p.m. Father shall
have custody of the child through Sunday, August 24, 2003 at 5:00 p.m. Mother shall have custody
August 24, 2003 at 5:00 p.m. through August 29, 2003 at 5:00 p.m. subject to daily custody periods in
Father from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.;
(e) The week-on/week-offschedule sl~all commence August 29, 2003 with
custody in Mother, and with pick-up and drop-offto occur Fridays at 5:00 p.m.; and
(f) During the custodial parent's week, the parties agree that the non-
custodial parent shall have partial physical custody of the child on Tuesdays from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00
Holidays. The parties shall alternate the following holidays, which shall
commence at 10:00 a.m. the day of the holiday and conclude at 8:00 p.m. the day of the holiday, and
which shall take precedence over the regular schedule:
(a) Martin Luther King Day;
(b) Presidents Day;
(c) Memorial Day;
(d) Fourth of July;
(e) Labor Day;
(f) Columbus Day; and
(g) Veteran's Day.
In odd-numbered years, Father shall have Martin Luther King Day, Memorial Day, Labor Day and
(c) Memorial Day;
(d) Fourth of July;
(e) Labor Day;
(f) Columbus Day; and
(g) Veteran's Day.
In odd-numbered years, Father shall have Martin Luther King Day, Memorial Day, Labor Day and
Veteran's Day, and Mother shall have Presidents Day, the Fourth of July and Columbus Day. In even-
numbered years, Mother shall have Martin Luther King Day, Memorial Day, Labor Day and Veteran's
Day, and Father shall have Presidents Day, the Fourth of July and Columbus Day. In addition, the
parties agree that Mother shall have custody of the child every Mother's Day from 10:00 a.m. until 8:00
p.m., and Father shall have custody of the child every Father's Day from 10:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m.
4. Thanks~ Holiday~ The parties agree that the Thanksgiving holiday,
which shall be defined as commencing the Wednesday before Thanksgiving at 5:00 p.m. through the
Friday following Thanksgiving at 5:00 p.m., shall be handled as follows. Mother shall have custody of
the child each Thanksgiving from Wednesday at 5:00 p.m. throngh Thanksgiving Day at 4:00 p.m., and
Father shall have custody each Thanksgiving from Thanksgiving Day at 4:00 p.m. until Friday at 5:00
p.m.
5. Easter Holiday. The parties agree that the Easter holiday, which shall be
defined as commencing Good Friday at 5:00 p.m. through Easte. r Sunday at 5:00 p.m., shall be
altemated between the parties. In all odd-numbered years, Father shall have from Good Friday at 5:00
p.m. through Saturday at 5:00 p.m., and Mother shall have from Saturday at 5:00 p.m. through Easter
Sunday at 5:00 p.m. In all even-numbered years, the schedule shall be reversed with Mother having
the first period and Father having the second period.
6. Christmas/New Year's Holiday. The parties agree as follows with
respect to the Christmas/New Year's Day holiday:
(a) In odd-numbered years, Mother shall have the child from 12:00
Noon Christmas Eve through 12:00 Noon Christmas Day, and Father shall have from 12:00 Noon
Christmas Day through 12:00 Noon December 26th;
(b) In even-numbered years, Father shall have from 12:00 Noon
Christmas Eve through 12:00 Noon Christmas Day, and Mother' shall have from 12:00 Noon Cl'u'istmas
Day through 12:00 Noon December 26th;
(C) In odd-numbered years, Mother shall have from 12:00 Noon New
Year's Eve through 12:00 Noon January 1st, and Father shall have from 12:00 Noon January 1st
through 12:00 Noon January 2nd; and
(d) In even-numbered years, Father sl~all have from 12:00 Noon New
Year's Eve through 12:00 Noon January 1st, and Mother shall have from 12:00 Noon January 1st
through 12:00 Noon January 2nd.
7. Summer Vacation. Each party shall be entitled to custody of the child
for two seven continuous day periods, which said two seven day periods shall not be consecutive,
during the summer school vacation upon thirty (30) days advanc,: written notice to the other party.
Moreover, the parties shall make all efforts to schedule such periods during the alternating weeks
allocated to each.
8. Evaluation/Counseling. Each party agrees to present himself and herself
to Deborah L. Salem, MHC, CAC of Interworks to address/evaluate the issues submitted by each
party. Each party shall be permitted to participate and present fbedback in the evaluation of the other
party and shall be entitled to receive Ms. Salem's recommendations concerning the other party. The
initial cost of the meeting with Ms. Salem to address/evaluate the issues shall be shared by the parties.
Thereafter, each party agrees to be solely responsible for any and all costs required in order to follow-
up with the recommendations of Ms. Salem. The parties agree to present themselves within thirty days
of the date of execution of this Stipulation unless Ms. Salem is nnable to see the parties within that
period. If Ms. Salem is unable to see the parties within thirty days, the parties agree to present
themselves at the earliest time available to Ms. Salem.
9. Child's Activities. The parties shall ensure that the child participates in
all regularly scheduled activities during their periods of custody. If the designated time for pick-up or
return of the child occurs during a scheduled activity, then pick-up or return of the child occurs during a
scheduled activity, then pick-up or return shall occur at the activity.
10. Dis~araeing Remarks Prohibited. The parties shall refrain from making
any disparaging or negative remarks with regard to the other either directly to the child or in the
presence of the child.
11. ~efusa_l. The parties agree that the non-custodial parent
shall have a right of first refusal, if that parent is available to watch the child, before the custodial parent
elects to utilize a babysitter or daycare for the child.
12. Telephone/Address. Each party shall keep the other apprise of his/her
telephone number and address. Each party shall be entitled to reasonable telephone privileges with the
child while the child is in the custody and control of the other party.
13. Transportation. Transportation of the child for custody exchanges shall
be agreed upon between the parties; in the event the parties are unable to agree, the party obtaining
custody of the child shall provide transportation.
14. Ent_a!_t_t_t_t_t_tD~f Court Order. The parties agree that the terms and provisions of
this stipulation shall be entered as an order of court.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto set their ihands and seals the day and date first
written above.
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA )
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COUNTY OF ~(~ ~ f /~.'.~ )
BEFORE ME, the undersigned authority, on this day personally appeared LORI J. MARTINO,
known to me to be the person who executed the foregoing instrument, and who acknowledged to me
that she executed same for the purposes and considerations therein expressed.
GIVEN UNDER MY HAND AND SEAL OF OFFICE this l r~ day of
Notary Public in and for
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Typed or printed name of Notary:
My commissign.
DONNA J. KNISEL~ NOT~
H~RISBUR~, DAUPHIN COUN~
. ~Y CC~,~SSiON ~PIR~ FEB.
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA )
COUNTY OF [~ ~ ~//}~ ) )
BEFORE ME, the undersigned authority, on this day personally appeared THOMAS F.
MARTINO, known to me to be the person who executed the foregoing instrument, and who
acknowledged to me that he executed same for the purposes and considerations therein expressed.
G1VEN UNDER MY HAND AND SEAL OF OFFICE this [0'f~c day of
,2003.
Notary Public iht and for
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Typed or printed name of Notary:
My commission expires:
NOTARIAL SEAL [
DONNA J. KNISELI~ NOTARY PUBLIC
HARRISBURG DAUPHIN COUNIY
M~ COMNIISSION EXPIRES FEB. 161 2004
LORI J. MARTINO,
Plaintiff
THOMAS F. MARTINO,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
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: NO. 03 - 2380 CIVIL TERM
:
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: IN DIVORCE
ANSWER AND COUNTERCLAIM
AND NOW, comes the Defendant, Thomas F. Martino, by and through his attorneys,
Jmes, Smith, Dietterick & Connelly, and files the following Answer and Counterclaim to
Plaintiff's Complaint in Divorce:
1. Admitted.
2. Admitted.
3. Admitted.
4. Admitted.
5. Admitted.
6. Admitted.
7. Admitted.
8. No answer required.
9. Admitted.
10. No answer required.
11. Denied. It is denied that the Defendant has offered indignities to the Plaintiff. It
is further denied that the Plaintiffis the innocent and injured spouse.
12. Admitted.
13. No answer required.
14. Admitted.
15. No answer required.
16. No answer required.
17. Admitted.
18. Denied.
19. No answer required.
20. Admitted.
2 I. No answer required.
22. Admitted.
COUNTERCL~AIM
COUNT VII
PETITION FOR CUSTODY
23. There is one child bom of the marriage of Plaintiff and Defendant, namely Michael
T. Martino, born June 22, 1993.
24. The minor child has resided with both the Plaintiff and Defendant since birth. The
parties equally share physical custody of the minor child with the Plaintiffresiding at 521 Cobbler
Court, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania and the Defendant residing at 108
November Drive, Apt. 2, Camp Hill, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania as of July 24, 2003.
25. The Defendant has not participated as a party, wimess, or in any other capacity in
any other litigation concerning the custody of said minor child in this or any other Court.
26. The Defendant does not have any information of any custody proceeding concerning
said minor child pending in a Court of this or any other state.
27. The Defendant knows of no person not a party to this proceeding who has physical
custody of said minor child or claims to have custody or visitation rights with respect to said child.
WHEREFORE, the Plalntiffrequests the Court to enter a Decree:
a. dissolving the marriage between the Plalntiffand Defendant;
b. awarding shared legal and physical custody of the parties' minor child, Michael
T. Martino, to the Defendant, Thomas F. Martino, and to the Plaintiff, Lori J.
Martino; and
c. for such further relief as the Court may determine equitable and just.
Date:
JAMEs, SMITH, DIETTERICK & CONNELLY
(~,{~m~ ~. ~o~nnel~y, Jr., Esquire
~ ~of_n_ e tbK t~.r.r.r~ fendant
gxJ.. Box 650
Hershey, PA 17033
(717) 533-3280
PA I.D. No. 15615
V~E R I F I C~.A T I O N_
I verify that the statements made in this Pleading are tree and correct. I understand that false
statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. Section 4904, relating to unswom
falsification to authorities.
Date:
1N THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
LORI J. MARTINO,
Plaintiff
THOMAS F. MARTINO,
Defendant
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NO.03-2380 CWIL TERM
CWIL ACTION - LAW
IN DWORCE
STIPULATION FOR ENTRY OF AGREED UPON CUSTODY ORDER
THIS STIPULATION is entered into this lc. r~ day of ~ t~ ,2003, by and
between LORI J. MARTINO (hereinafter referred to as "Mother") and THOMAS F. MARTINO
(hereinafter referred to as "Father").
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, the parties hereto are husband and wife, having been married on August 30,
1986 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania;
WHEREAS, one child was bom of the marriage between the parties, namely Michael T.
Martino, bom June 22, 1993;
WHEREAS, on May 19, 2003, Wife initiated a divorce action docketed at the above action
number in the Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County;
WHEREAS, contemporaneously herewith, the parties have entered into a Marital Settlement
Agreement that fully and finally resolves all personal and property rights and obligations as between
each other;
WHEREAS, the parties hereto are desirous of settling the issue of legal and physical custody
of their child without the necessity of court intervention;
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of these premises, and of the mutual promises
covenants and undertakings hereinafter set forth, Mother and Father, each intending to be legally bound
hereby, agree as follows:
1. Le~! Custody. Mother and Father shall share legal custody of their
child. Legal custody shall be defined as the right to make major decisions affecting the best interests of
the child, including, but not limited to, decisions regarding medical treatment and healthcare, religion,
moral, education and standards of conduct. Mother and Father shall discuss and consult with one
another on these decisions with a view towards adopting a harmonious policy calculated to promote the
child's best interests. Mother and Father shall have the right to be kept informed of the child's
educational, social, moral and medical development. Each parent shall be entitled to full and complete
records and information concerning the child from any doctor, dentist, teacher, treatment institution or
similar authority and have copies of any reports, notices or other communication given to a parent.
Each parent shall notify the other of any matter relating to the child which would reasonably be
expected to be of significant concern to the other. Day-to-day decisions shall be the responsibility of
the parent then having physical custody. The parent having physical custody of the child at the time of
any emergency shall have the right to make any immediate decisions necessitated thereby, but shall
inform the other parent of the emergency and consult with him or her as soon as possible.
2. Physical Custody. The parties agree to share physical custody pursuant
to a general week-on/week-offarrangement. Notwithstanding the foregoing, custody shall first begin as
follows:
(a) Mother shall have custody of the child beginning Friday, July 11,
2003 at 5:00 p.m. continuing through Friday, July 18, 2003 at 5:00 p.m.;
(b) Father shall have custody of the child beginning Friday,
July 18, 2003 at 5:00 p.m. continuing through Sunday, July 27, 2003 at 12:00 p.m.;
(c) Mother shall have custody of the child from Sunday, July 27, 2003
at 12:00 p.m. continuing through Friday, August 15, 2003 at 5:00 p.m.. During said period of custody,
the parties agree that Father shall have custody of the child Saturday, August 9, 2003 at 5:00 p.m. to
Sunday, August 10, 2003 at 5:00 p.m.;
(d) Commencing Friday, August 15, 2003 at 5:00 p.m. Father shall
have custody of the child through Sunday, August 24, 2003 at 5:00 p.m. Mother shall have custody
August 24, 2003 at 5:00 p.m. through August 29, 2003 at 5:00 p.m. subject to daily custody periods in
Father from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.;
(e) The week-on/week-off schedule shall commence August 29, 2003 with
custody in Mother, and with pick-up and drop-off to occur Fridays at 5:00 p.m.; and
(f') During the custodial parent's week, the parties agree that the non-
custodial parent shall have partial physical custody of the child on Tuesdays from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00
Holidays. The parties shall alternate the following holidays, which shall
commence at 10:00 a.m. the day of the holiday and conclude at 8:00 p.m. the day of the holiday, and
which shall take precedence over the regular schedule:
(a) Martin Luther King Day;
(b) Presidents Day;
(c) Memorial Day;
(d) Fourth of July;
(e) Labor Day;
(f') Columbus Day; and
(g) Veteran's Day.
In odd-numbered years, Father shall have Martin Luther King Day, Memorial Day, Labor Day and
Veteran's Day, and Mother shall have Presidents Day, the Fourth of July and Columbus Day. In even-
numbered years, Mother shall have Martin Luther King Day, Memorial Day, Labor Day and Veteran's
Day, and Father shall have Presidents Day, the Fourth of July and Columbus Day. In addition, the
parties agree that Mother shall have custody of the child every Mother's Day from 10:00 a.m. until 8:00
p.m., and Father shall have custody of the child every Father's Day from 10:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m.
4. Thanks~ The parties agree that the Thanksgiving holiday,
which shall be defined as commencing the Wednesday before Thanksgiving at 5:00 p.m. through the
Friday following Thanksgiving at 5:00 p.m., shall be handled as follows. Mother shall have custody of
the child each Thanksgiving from Wednesday at 5:00 p.m. through Thanksgiving Day at 4:00 p.m., and
Father shall have custody each Thanksgiving from Thanksgiving Day at 4:00 p.m. until Friday at 5:00
p.m.
5. Easter Holiday. The parties agree that the Easter holiday, which shall be
defined as commencing Good Friday at 5:00 p.m. through Easter Sunday at 5:00 p.m., shall be
alternated between the parties. In all odd-numbered years, Father shall have from Good Friday at 5:00
p.m. through Saturday at 5:00 p.m., and Mother shall have from Saturday at 5:00 p.m. through Easter
Sunday at 5:00 p.m. In all even-numbered years, the schedule shall be reversed with Mother having
the first period and Father having the second period.
6. Christmas/New Year's Holiday. The parties agree as follows with
respect to the Christmas/New Year's Day holiday:
(a) In odd-numbered years, Mother shall have the child from 12:00
Noon Christmas Eve through 12:00 Noon Christmas Day, and Father shall have from 12:00 Noon
Christmas Day through 12:00 Noon December 26th;
(b) In even-numbered years, Father shall have from 12:00 Noon
Christmas Eve through 12:00 Noon Christmas Day, and Mother shall have from 12:00 Noon Christmas
Day through 12:00 Noon December 26th;
(C) In odd-numbered years, Mother shall have from 12:00 Noon New
Year's Eve through 12:00 Noon January 1st, and Father shall have from 12:00 Noon January 1st
through 12:00 Noon January 2nd; and
(d) In even-numbered years, Father shall have from 12:00 Noon New
Year's Eve through 12:00 Noon January 1st, and Mother shall have from 12:00 Noon January 1st
through 12:00 Noon January 2nd.
7. Summer Vacation. Each party shall be entitled to custody of thc child
for two seven continuous day periods, which said two seven day periods shall not be consecutive,
during the summer school vacation upon thirty (30) days advance written notice to the other party.
Moreover, the parties shall make all efforts to schedule such periods during the alternating weeks
allocated to each.
8. Evaluation/Counseling. Each party agrees to present himself and herself
to Deborah L. Salem, MHC, CAC of Interworks to address/evaluate the issues submitted by each
party. Each party shall be permitted to participate and present feedback in the evaluation of the other
party and shall be entitled to receive Ms. Salem's recommendations concerning the other party. The
initial cost of the meeting with Ms. Salem to address/evaluate the issues shall be shared by the parties.
Thereafter, each party agrees to be solely responsible for any and all costs required in order to follow-
up with the recommendations of Ms. Salem. The parties agree to present themselves within thirty days
of the date of execution of this Stipulation unless Ms. Salem is unable to see the parties within that
period. If Ms. Salem is unable to see the parties within thirty days, the parties agree to present
themselves at the earliest time available to Ms. Salem.
9. Child's Activities. The parties shall ensure that the child participates in
all regularly scheduled activities during their periods of custody. If the designated time for pick-up or
return of the child occurs during a scheduled activity, then pick-up or return of the child occurs during a
scheduled activity, then pick-up or remm shall occur at the activity.
10. Disparaeing Remarks Prohibited. The parties shall refrain from making
any disparaging or negative remarks with regard to the other either directly to the child or in the
presence ofthe child.
11.
~irst Refusal. The parties agree that the non-custodial parent
shall have a right of first refusal, if that parent is available to watch the child, before the custodial parent
elects to utilize a babysitter or daycare for the child.
12. Teleohone/Ad0ress. Each party shall keep the other apprise of his/her
telephone number and address. Each party shall be entitled to reasonable telephone privileges with the
child while the child is in the custody and control of the other party.
13. Transp_~rtation. Transportation of the child for custody exchanges shall
be agreed upon between the parties; in the event the parties are unable to agree, the party obtaining
custody of the child shall provide transportation.
14. Entry of Court Order. The parties agree that the terms and provisions of
this stipulation shall be entered as an order of court.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, thc parties hereto set their hands and seals the day and date first
written above.
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MAS F. MARTINO
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA )
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BEFORE ME, the undersigned authority, on this day personally appeared LORI J. MARTINO,
known to me to be the person who executed the foregoing instrument, and who acknowledged to me
that she executed same for the purposes and considerations therein expressed.
G1VEN UNDER MY HAND AND SEAL OF OFFICE this I,b dayof
Notary Public in and for
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Typed or printed name of Notary:
My commission e,~nire~:
DONNA J. KNISEL~ NOTARY
HARRISBURg, DAUPHIN COUNff
~ OO~B~ION ~P RES F~9.
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA )
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COUNTY OF ~ ~f ~/t ~ ~'- )
BEFORE ME, the undersigned authority, on this day personally appeared THOMAS F.
MARTINO, known to me to be the person who executed the foregoing instrument, and who
acknowledged to me that he executed same for the purposes and considerations therein expressed.
G1VEN UNDER MY HAND AND SEAL OF OFFICE this lOT~ day of
~1 ~/'~ ,2003.
Notary Public in and for
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Typed or printed name of Notary:
My commission expires:
NOTARIAL SB~L [
DONNA .I. KNISEL~ NOTARY PUBUC I
HARRISBURG, DAUPHIN CouNTY |
MY COMMISSION EXPIRES FEB. 16, 2004,
LORI J. MARTINO,
Plaintiff
THOMAS F. MARTINO,
Defendant
1N THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 03 -2380 CIVIL TERM
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE
ORDER OF COURT
ANDNOW, this~'~ dayof ~'~ ,2003, theterms and conditions
of the attached Custody Stipulation are hereby made an Order of Court.
¥1NYA'I,LS'NN?d
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RECEIPT FOR PAYMENT
CumberlanQ,CguntY prg~9~otary,s Office
CarLisLe, Fa l~u~
Receipt Date
Receipt Time
Receipt No.
7/29/2003
16:05:30
140537
MARTINO LORI J (VS) MARTINO THOMAS F
Case Number 2003-02380
Received of PD ATTY CONNELLY RL
Total Check... + 70.00
Total Cash + .00
.... .00
Change ........ -
Receipt total. 70.00
........................ Distribution Of Payment
Transaction Description Payment Amount
ADD CUSTODY COU 55.00
JCP FEE 10.00
4.00
CUSTODY FEE 1.00
CUSTODY FEE-CO
70.00
Check No. 46027
CUMBERLAND CO GENEP~AL FUND
BUREAU OF RECEIPTS AND CONTROL
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE OF PA CT
CUMBERLAND CO GENERAL FUND
1N THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
LORI J. MARTINO,
Plaintiff
THOMAS F. MART1NO,
Defendant
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NO. 03-2380 CWIL TERM
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE
May 19, 2003.
PLAINTIFF'S AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT
A complaint in divorce under §3301(c) of the Divorce Code was filed on
2. The marriage of Plaintiff and Defendant is irretrievably broken, and ninety
days have elapsed from the date of filing and service of the complaint.
3. I consent to the entry of a final decree in divorce after service of notice of
intention to request entry of the decree.
WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REQUEST
ENTRY OF A DIVORCE DECREE UNDER
§3301{c) OF THE DIVORCE CODE
1. I consent to the entry of a final decree of divorce without notice.
2. I understand that I may lose rights concerning alimony, division of
property, lawyer's fees or expenses ifI do not claim them before a divorce is granted.
3. I understand that I will not be divorced until a divorce decree is entered by
the Court and that a copy of the decree will be sent to me immediately after it is filed with the
prothonotary.
I verify that the statements made above are tree and correct. I understand that
false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. §4904 relating to unswom
falsification to authorities.
LORI J. MARTINO,
PLAINTIFF
THOMAS F. MARTINO,
DEFENDANT
: 1N THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: NO. 03 - 2380 CIVIL TERM
:
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: IN DIVORCE
AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT
1. A Complaint in Divorce under Section 3301(c) of the Divorce Code was filed on
May 19, 2003.
2. The marriage of the Plaintiff and Defendant is irretrievably broken, and ninety days
have elapsed from the date of both the filing and service of the Complaint.
3. I consent to the entry of a final decree of divorce after service of Notice of Intention
to request entry of the Decree.
WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REQUEST ENTRY OF A DIVORCE
DECREE UNDER §3301(c) OF THE DIVORCE CODE
1. I consent to the entry of a final Decree of Divorce without notice.
2. I understand that I may lose rights conceming alimony, division of property,
lawyer's fees or expenses ifI do not claim them before a divorce is granted.
3. I understand that I will not be divorced until a iDivorce Decree is entered by the
Court and that a copy of the Decree will be sent to me immediately after it is filed with the
Prothonotary.
I verify that the statements made above are tree and correct. I understand that false
statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S.A. §4904, relating to unswom
falsification to authorities.
Date:
1N THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
LORI J. MARTINO,
Plaintiff
THOMAS F. MARTINO,
Defendant
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NO. 03-2380 CIVIL TERM
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE
PRAECIPE TO TRANSMIT RECORD
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Transmit the record, together with the following information, to the court for entry of a divorce
decree:
1. Ground for divorce: Irretrievable breakdown under §3301(c) of the Divorce Code.
Date and manner of service of the complaint: Service accepted by John J. Counelly, Jr.,
Esquire on June 5, 2003; Acceptance of Service filed on June 9, 2003.
Date of execution of the affidavit of consent required by §3301(c) of the Divorce
Code: by plaintiff, September 4, 2003; by defendant, September 4, 2003.
Related claims pending: All claims resolved by Marital Settlement Agreement
dated July 10, 2003
Date:
Date plaintiffs Waiver of Notice in §3301(c) Divorce was filed with the prothonotary:
contemporaneously herewith; date defendant's Waiver of Notice in §3301 (c) Divorce
was filed with the prothonotary: contemporaneously herewith.
HD °onaW1Ed TT~ 5ids~g~';~EE~ ~ff~ONLEY, m.C.
130 Walnut Street
P. O. Box 810
Harrisburg, PA 17108
Telephone: (717) 234-2616
Counsel for Plaintiff Loft J. Martino
IN THE COURT Of COiVIMON PLEAS
LORI J. MARTINO,
Plaintiff
VERSUS
THOMAS F. MARTINO,
Defendant
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY
STATE Of PENNA.
03-2380 C1V1L TERM
NO.
DecrEe IN
DIVORCE
^No Now, I
LORI J. MART1NO
DECREED THAT
THOMAS F. MARTINO
AND
l.'l l ?. .
2003, It IS ORDERED AND
, PIAI NTI FF,
, DEPENDANT,
ARE DIVORCED FROM THE BONDS OF MATRIMONY.
THE COURT RETAINS JURISDICTION Of THE FOLLOWING ClAimS WHICH HaVE
BEEN RAISED OF RECORD IN THIS ACTION FOR WHICH A FINAL ORDER HaS NOT
YET BEEN ENTERED; None.
It is further ORDERED, ADJUDGED and DECREED that the terms, provisions and conditions
of a certain Marital Settlement Agreement between the parties dated July 10, 2003, are
incorporated, but not Iiled oI record, m tla~s Decree m D~vorce t~y reterence as fu!ly as it' the same
were set forth herein at length. Said Agreement shall not merge: with but shall survive this
ATTEST:
Dec, re in Divine*.
PROTHONOTARY