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RODNEY E. BRESSLER, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. : CIVIL ACTION - CUSTODY
NO. 99- 1117 7 CIVIL TERM
DAWN M. BRESSLER,
Defendant : IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this 'Dig 199 , upon consideration of the attached Complaint it is
hereby directed that the parties and their respective counsel appear before
11 ?yC ? ?( ?f - , Es uire, the conciliator, at ! VIOTt i(h t?pR ((I ?{
Pennsylvania, on the oQ day of ) i 1999, at at I 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 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: y .3 >
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 HELP.
THE CUMBERLAND COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION
2 LIBERTY AVENUE
CARLISLE, PA 17013
(717) 249-3166
1-800-990-9108
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RODNEY E. BRESSLER,
Plaintiff
V.
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL DIVISION - CUSTODY
DAWN M. BRESSLER, :NO. 99 - /177 CIVIL TERM
Defendant
: IN CUSTODY
NOTICE TO DEFEND AND CLAIM RIGHTS
You have been sued in Court. If you wish to defend against the claims set forth in the following
pages, you must take prompt action. You are warned that if you fail to do so, the case may
proceed without you and a decree of divorce or annulment may be entered against you by the
Court. A judgement may also be entered against you for any other claim or relief requested in
these papers by the Plaintiff. You may lose money or property or other rights important to you,
including custody or visitation of your children.
When the ground for divorce is indignities or irretrievable breakdown of the marriage, you may
request marriage counseling. A list of marriage counselors is available in the Prothonotary's
Office at the Cumberland County Courthouse, Carlisle, Pennsylvania.
IF YOU DO NOT FILE A CLAIM FOR ALIMONY, DIVISION OF PROPERTY, LAWYER'S
FEES OR EXPENSES, BEFORE A DIVORCE OR ANNULMENT IS GRANTED, YOU MAY
LOSE THE RIGHT TO CLAIM ANY OF THEM.
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
RODNEY E. BRESSLER, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. : CIVIL ACTION - CUSTODY
NO. qq_ yl CIVIL TERM
DAWN M. BRESSLER,
Defendant : IN CUSTODY
COMPLAINT FOR CUSTODY
1. Plaintiff is Rodney E. Bressler, an adult individual currently residing at 155 Salem
Church Road, Lot 33, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
2. Defendant is Dawn M. Bressler, an adult individual currently residing at a
Cumberland-Perry County Domestic Violence shelter in Carlisle, Cumberland County,
Pennsylvania.
3. The Plaintiff is the natural Mother of the child, Joshua Michael Bressler, born
October 21, 1987.
4. The child was not bom in wedlock.
5. In the past two years, the child has resided with the following persons at the
following addresses:
NAME
Dawn Bressler and sister, Angel
ADDRESS
201 3rd Street
West Fairview, PA
Dawn Bressler and sister, Angel
334 4th Street
West Fairview, PA
Dawn Bressler and sister, Angel
Dawn Bressler
94 2nd Street
West Fairview, PA
Cumberland-Perry Domestic
Violence shelter
Carlisle, PA
6. The natural mother of the child is Dawn M. Bressler, who resides as aforesaid.
She is not married.
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7. The natural lather of the child is Rodney L. Bressler, who resides as aforesaid.
He is married.
8. The relationship of 1he PlaimifTto the child is that of natural Father. The Plaintiff
currently resides with his wife, Stacey Bressler, and their two-Year-old son.
9. The relationship of the Defendant to the child is that of natural Mother. The
Defendant currently resides with the child.
10. The Plaintiff has no information of a custod
Y Proceeding concerning the child
pending in any Court of this Commonwealth.
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11. The best interest and permanent welfare of the child will be served by granting
the relief requested because the Plain6if is better suited to provide a stable environment to foster
the child's well being.
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12. The Plaintiff does not know of any person not a party to the Proceedings who
claims to have custody or visitation rights with respect to the child.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff requests your Honorable Court to enter an Order scheduling the
Parties for a Custody Conciliation.
Dated: - 0 -
Respectfully submitted,
Thomas S. Diehl
Attorney for the Plaintiff
401 East Louther Street, Suite 103
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 240-0833
(717) 249-2407 - FAX
VERIFICATION
I verify that the statements made in the foregoing document are true and correct. I understand
that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. $ 4904, relating to
unswom falsifications to authorities
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SHERIFF'S RETURN - NOT FOUND
CASE NO: 1999-04177 P
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA:
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
BRESSLER RODNEY E
VS.
BRESSLER DAWN M
R. Thomas Kline , Sheriff, who being duly sworn according
to law, says, that he made a diligent search and inquiry for the within
named defendant, to wit: BRESSLER DAWN M
but was unable to locate Her in his bailiwick. He therefore returns
the NOTICE AND COMPLAINT IN
CUSTODY
NOT FOUND , as to the within named defendant
BRESSLER DAWN M
RETURN NOT SERVED AS PER ATTORNEY ON 7/9/99.
Sheriff's Costs: So answers-
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NotVFound 5.00 /rYY/fir'=
Surcharge 8.00 R.7 Ihomas n , S eri
$?a THOMAS DIEHL
07/09/1999
Sworn and subscribed--to before me
this 9 tz day of
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RODNEY E. BRESSLER, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. : CIVIL DIVISION - CUSTODY
DAWN M. BRESSLER, : NO. 99 - 1// 77 CIVIL TERM
Defendant
IN CUSTODY
NOTICE TO DEFEND AND CLAIM RIGHTS,
You have been sued in Court. If you wish to defend against the claims set forth in the following
pages, you must take prompt action. You are warned that if you fail to do so, the case may
proceed without you and a decree of divorce or annulment may be entered against you by the
Court. A judgement may also be entered against you for any other claim or relief requested in
these papers by the Plaintiff. You may lose money or property or other rights important to you,
including custody or visitation of your children.
When the ground for divorce is indignities or irretrievable breakdown of the marriage, you may
request marriage counseling. A list of marriage counselors is available in the Prothonotary's
Office at the Cumberland County Courthouse, Carlisle, Pennsylvania.
IF YOU DO NOT FILE A CLAIM FOR ALIMONY, DIVISION OF PROPERTY, LAWYER'S
FEES OR EXPENSES, BEFORE A DIVORCE OR ANNULMENT IS GRANTED, YOU MAY
LOSE THE RIGHT TO CLAIM ANY OF THEM.
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
RODNEY E. BRESSLER, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. : CIVIL ACTION - CUSTODY
DAWN M. BRESSLER : NO. 17i - vi 77 CIVIL TERM G L
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Defendant
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COMPLAINT FOR CUSTOM
I. Plaintiff is Rodney E. Bressler, an adult individual currently residing at 155 Salem
Church Road, Lot 33, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
2. Defendant is Dawn M. Bressler, an adult individual currently residing at a
Cumberland-Perry County Domestic Violence shelter in Carlisle, Cumberland County,
Pennsylvania.
3. The Plaintiff is the natural Mother of the child, Joshua Michael Bressler, bom
October 21, 1987.
4. The child was not born in wedlock.
5. In the past two years, the child has resided with the following persons at the
following addresses:
NAME
Dawn Bressler and sister, Angel
Dawn Bressler and sister, Angel
ADDRESS
201 3rd Street
West Fairview- PA
334 4th Street
West Fairview, PA
Dawn Bressler and sister, Angel
Dawn Bressler
94 2nd Street
West Fairview, PA
Cumberland-Perry Domestic
Violence shelter
Carlisle, PA
6. The natural mother of the child is Dawn M. Bressler, who resides as aforesaid.
She is not married.
7. The natural father of the child is Rodney E. Bressler, who resides as aforesaid.
He is married.
8. The relationship of the Plaintiff to the child is that of natural Father. The Plaintiff
currently resides with his wife, Stacey Bressler, and their two-year-old son.
9. The relationship of the Defendant to the child is that of natural Mother. The
Defendant currently resides with the child.
10. The Plaintiff has no information of a custody proceeding concerning the child
pending in any Court of this Commonwealth.
11. The best interest and permanent welfare of the child will be served by granting
the relief requested because the Plaintiff is better suited to provide a stable environment to foster
the child's well being.
12. The Plaintiff does not know of any person not a party to the proceedings who
claims to have custody or visitation rights with respect to the child.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff requests your Honorable Court to enter an Order scheduling the
Parties for a Custody Conciliation.
Respectfully submitted,
Dated:
Thomas S. Diehl] v
Attorney for the Plaintiff
401 East Louther Street, Suite 103
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 240-0833
(717) 249-2407 - FAX
TRUE GvPY IM -1 P C02D
in Testimony whereof, I twre unta set my Nano
and the seal ai said Court at Carlisle, Pa.
This- " day o 19 9
Prothonotar
VERIFICATION
1 verify that the statements made in the foregoing document 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 falsifications to authorities
DATE: I- 7 - 1°I ?Q C G?
RODN E. BRESSLER
RODNEY E. BRESSLER, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff/Petitioner : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. : CIVIL ACTION - CUSTODY
:NO. 99-4177 CIVIL TERM
DAWN M. BRESSLER,
Defendant/Respondent : IN CUSTODY
AND NOW, this day of
1999, upon consideration of the
attached Petition For Special Relief, a rule is issued upon the Defendant/Respondent, Dawn-M.
Bressler, to show cause why the relief requested in said petition should not be granted.
Said rule shall be returnable at a hearing scheduled for the day of
1999, at the Cumberland County Courthouse, Carlisle, Pennsylvania, in courtroom number _, at
M.
FOR THE COURT:
J.
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 HELP.
THE CUMBERLAND COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION
2 LIBERTY AVENUE
CARLISLE, PA 17013 of nIC
(717) 249-3166 Q
1-800-990-9108 1 `
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RODNEY E. BRESSLER,
Plaintiff/Petitioner
v.
DAWN M. BRESSLER,
Defendant/Respondent
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 99-4177 CIVIL.
CIVIL ACTION - CUSTODY
AND NOW comes the Petitioner, Rodney E. Bressler, by and through his counsel, Thomas
S. Diehl, Esquire, who respectfully represents the following:
1. The Petitioner, Rodney E. Bressler, is an adult individual currently residing at 155
Salem Church Road, Lot 33, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
2. The Respondent, Dawn M. Bressler, is an adult individual currently residing at an
undisclosed location in Pennsylvania. It is known, however, through telephone contact with the
Petitioner that the Respondent has been in contact with her parents, who reside at 12 Creekside
Drive, Enola, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, and with her boyfriend, Thomas Myers, who
resides at 1609 North Front Street, Apartment R1, Harrisburg, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania.
3. The Parties are the natural parents of Joshua Michael Bressler, bom October 21,
1987.
4. There is an existing Order regarding the custody of the child which the Petitioner was
aware of yet not in possession of prior to the filing of the Custody Complaint on July 8, 1999. The
Complaint is being amended to reflect the existence of the Custody Order, attached herein as Exhibit
`A.'
5. Until July 9, 1999, the Parties were adhering to a mutual and verbal agreement that
allowed the Petitioner extended periods of physical custody of the child.
6. On or about July 2, 1999, the Respondent began residing at a Cumberland-Perry
County Domestic Violence Shelter located in Carlisle, Pennsylvania alleging that her boyfriend,
Thomas Myers, whom she and the child were residing with, had physically abused her.
7. The Respondent has not maintained any stable form of residence for the past several
years, and during the Respondent's frequent relocations, it has become customary for the Petitioner
to provide extended periods of physical custody of the child.
8. On or about July 10, 1999, the Petitioner expressed to the Respondent that, given her
stay at the shelter as well as her continued contact with the alleged abuser, that he believed it to be in
the child's best interest to reside with him until she could provide a more stable and nurturing
environment.
9. On July 11, 1999, the Respondent and her mother contacted the Petitioner and
informed him that they wanted to see the child and would be coming over to the Petitioner's
residence. Anticipating a potentially hostile confrontation, the Petitioner called the Hampden
Township Police and requested their presence at the Petitioner's residence.
10. On July 11, 1999, the Respondent and her mother appeared at the Petitioner's home
where they informed the Petitioner that they would allow the child to remain in the physical custody
of the Petitioner, and that they were there only to visit the child. The Petitioner obliged, and allowed
the child to walk out onto the porch whereby the child was physically removed from the Petitioner's
residence.
11. In an effort to quell the quickly escalating custody conflict, on or about July 12, 1999,
the Petitioner's wife, Stacey Bressler, and the Respondent's mother came to a verbal agreement that
the Respondent would return the child the evening of July 11, 1999 or, at the latest, July 12, 1999.
12. The Respondent did not subsequently return the child as agreed upon and, since July
11, 1999, the Petitioner has had no contact with the child either in person or by telephone.
13. Through telephone contact with the Respondent's mother, Sharon Fogal, on or about
July 12, 1999, Mrs. Fogal informed Petitioner that she had not seen the Respondent or the child since
July 11, 1999, and was not aware of their whereabouts.
14. Since July 12, 1999, the Petitioner has attempted to contact the Respondent's mother
on numerous occasions to determine whether she has had any contact with the Respondent and the
child, or if she knew of the whereabouts of the child. On Monday, August 2, 1999, Mrs. Fogal
advised the Petitioner that the Respondent and the child were at her home during the weekend, and
that the child was "okay." Petitioner then asked Mrs. Fogal if she knew where the Respondent and
the child were, and she responded, "I guess they are back in Carlisle."
15. The Parties, by way of the Custody Complaint, have recently received a Custody
Conciliation date of September 24, 1999 at 8:30 a.m.
16. The Petitioner requests Special Relief prior to said date for the following reasons:
(a) On or about July 8, 1999, the Petitioner became aware that upon leaving the
abused women's shelter on or about July 7, 1999, the Respondent began residing
once again with Thomas Myers, the same individual the Respondent alleged to have
been physically abused by which resulted in her removing herself and the child to the
shelter;
(b) The Petitioner has cause to believe that the child may be exposed to physical
abuse due to Respondent's continued relationship with the alleged abuser, Thomas
Myers;
(c) Throughout his schooling, the child has been enrolled in special education
classes, and in order to prevent further obstacles in the child's education, the
Petitioner believes that it is within the child's best interest that he be enrolled into
school prior to the first day of classes, which occur prior to the conciliation date;
(d) The child has stated that he wishes to remain in the custody and care of his
father, the Petitioner.
WHEREFORE, the Petitioner respectfully requests this Honorable Court to enter a rule to
show cause why physical custody of the child should not be granted to the Petitioner pending the
parties' Custody Conciliation, to award the Petitioner attorney's fees, and grant such other relief as
the Court deems appropriate.
Dated: t-' - I ? C7
pecrruuy suormueu,
Attorney for the Petitioner
401 East Louther Street, Suite 103
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
(717) 240-0833
(717) 249-2407 - FAX
EXHIBIT A
r.: Date Submitted: 2/3/94
d' SLM XXXXXX ORDER
DAWN M. BRESSLF . IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
sintiff DAUPHIN COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V.
NO. 4808 S. 1993
RODNEY E. BRESSLER, , s CIVIL ACTION
- LAW
Defendant CUSTODY/VISITATION
INSTRUCTIONS
Xx_ Case settled - see attached Order
Case continued
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Case not settled
No Interim Order W = r;
See attached Interim Order
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Assign to Judge -< L
Reassign to Judge
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DAWN M. BRESSLER,
Plaintiff
V.
RODNEY E. BRESSLER,
Defendant
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
DAUPHIN COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 4808 S, 1993
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, to wit, this day of
1994, the parties, having presented their position to the custody
conciliator, Sandra L. Meilton, Esquire, and both having indicated
that they had reached an agreement with regard to the best interest
and welfare of their minor children, Joshua Bressler, born
October 21, 1987, and Angel Bressler, born August 29, 1992, it is
hereby ORDERED AND DECREED as follows:
1. Primary physical custody of Joshua Bressler and
Angel Bressler shall be with Mother, Dawn M. Bressler.
2. Father, Rodney E. Bressler, shall have partial
physical custody of Joshua Bressler, beginning Friday, February 11,
1994, and on alternating weekends thereafter, from Friday at 6:00
p.m. through Sunday at 6:00 p.m.
3. Father, Rodney E. Bressler, shall have partial
physical custody of Angel Bressler, beginning Saturday,
a
February 19, 1994, and on alternating Saturdays thereafter, for a
two to four hour period at specific times as mutually agreed upon
by the parties.
4. The parties will share major holidays as mutually
agreed between them with the understanding that the holiday
schedule will take precedence over the regular custodial schedule.
5. The foregoing is deemed to be a minimum schedule of
contact between Joshua and Angel and their Father, it being
understood and stipulated by the parties that, upon their mutual
agreement, an expanded or altered schedule may be agreed between
the parties for and in the best interests of Joshua and Angel.
BY THE COURT:
AUG 0 3 019
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I hereby certify that the foregoing is a
true and correct copy f the original
fi4cd.
PrMidnotery
I verify that the statements made in the foregoing petition are true and correct. I understand
that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C. S. § 4404, relating to
unswom falsifications to authorities.
v--
RODN E. BRESSLER
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
1 hereby certify that a true copy of the foregoing Petition For Special Relief and
Contempt of Custody Order was served on the following person in the following manner:
FIRST CLASS MAIL, POSTAGE PREPAID
CUMBERLAND COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION
LEGAL SERVICES
ATTN: SONVA LAWRENCE
2 LIBERTY AVENUE
CARLISLE, PA 17013
Dated: August 13, 1999
Thomas S. Diehl, Esquire
Attorney for Plaintiff /Petitioner
401 East Louther Street, Suite 103
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 240-0833
(717) 249-2407 - FAX
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RODNEY E. BRESSLER, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff/Petitioner : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. : CIVIL ACTION - CUSTODY
:NO. 994177 CIVIL TERM
DAWN M. BRESSLER,
Defendant/Respondent : IN CUSTODY
AND NOW, this day of
1999, upon consideration of the
attached Petition For Special Relief, a rule is issued upon the Defendant/Respondent, Dawn M.
Bressler, to show cause why the relief requested in said petition should not be granted.
Said rule shall be returnable at a hearing scheduled for the day of
1999, at the Cumberland County Courthouse, Carlisle, Pennsylvania, in courtroom number _, at
M.
FOR THE COURT:
J.
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 HELP.
THE CUMBERLAND COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION
2 LIBERTY AVENUE
CARLISLE, PA 17013
(717) 249-3166
1-800-990-9108
RODNEY E. BRESSLER,
PlaintifUPetitioner
V.
DAWN M. BRESSLER,
Defendant/Respondent
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 99-4177 CIVIL
CIVIL ACTION - CUSTODY
PLEITION FOR SPF.(JA1. RFLIF.F AND CONTEMPT OF
C11STODV ORDER
AND NOW comes the Petitioner, Rodney E. Bressler, by and through his counsel, Thomas
S. Diehl, Esquire, who respectfully represents the following:
1. The Petitioner, Rodney E. Bressler, is an adult individual currently residing at 155
Salem Church Road, Lot 33, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
2. The Respondent, Dawn M. Bressler, is an adult individual currently residing at an
undisclosed location in Pennsylvania. It is known, however, through telephone contact with the
Petitioner that the Respondent has been in contact with her parents, who reside at 12 Creekside
Drive, Enola, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, and with her boyfriend, Thomas Myers, who
resides at 1609 North Front Street, Apartment RI, Harrisburg, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania.
3. The Parties are the natural parents of Joshua Michael Bressler, bom October 21,
1987.
4. There is an existing Order regarding the custody of the child which the Petitioner was
aware of yet not in possession of prior to the filing of the Custody Complaint on July 8, 1999. The
Complaint is being amended to reflect the existence of the Custody Order, attached herein as Exhibit
`A.'
5. Until July 9, 1999, the Parties were adhering to a mutual and verbal agreement that
allowed the Petitioner extended periods of physical custody of the child.
6. On or about July 2, 1999, the Respondent began residing at a Cumberland-Perry
County Domestic Violence Shelter located in Carlisle, Pennsylvania alleging that her boyfriend,
Thomas Myers, whom she and the child were residing with, had physically abused her.
7. The Respondent has not maintained any stable form of residence for the past several
years, and during the Respondent's frequent relocations, it has become customary for the Petitioner
to provide extended periods of physical custody of the child.
8. On or about July 10, 1999, the Petitioner expressed to the Respondent that, given her
stay at the shelter as well as her continued contact with the alleged abuser, that he believed it to be in
the child's best interest to reside with him until she could provide a more stable and nurturing
environment.
9. On July 11, 1999, the Respondent and her mother contacted the Petitioner and
informed him that they wanted to see the child and would be coming over to the Petitioner's
residence. Anticipating a potentially hostile confrontation, the Petitioner called the Hampden
Township Police and requested their presence at the Petitioner's residence.
10. On July 11, 1999, the Respondent and her mother appeared at the Petitioner's home
where they informed the Petitioner that they would allow the child to remain in the physical custody
of the Petitioner, and that they were there only to visit the child. The Petitioner obliged, and allowed
the child to walk out onto the porch whereby the child was physically removed from the Petitioner's
residence.
11. In an effort to quell the quickly escalating custody conflict, on or about July 12, 1999,
the Petitioner's wife, Stacey Bressler, and the Respondent's mother came to a verbal agreement that
the Respondent would return the child the evening of July 11, 1999 or, at the latest, July 12, 1999.
12. The Respondent did not subsequently return the child as agreed upon and, since July
11, 1999, the Petitioner has had no contact with the child either in person or by telephone.
13. Through telephone contact with the Respondent's mother, Sharon Fogal, on or about
July 12, 1999, Mrs. Fogal informed Petitioner that she had not seen the Respondent or the child since
July 11, 1999, and was not aware of their whereabouts.
14. Since July 12, 1999, the Petitioner has attempted to contact the Respondent's mother
on numerous occasions to determine whether she has had any contact with the Respondent and the
child, or if she knew of the whereabouts of the child. On Monday, August 2, 1999, Mrs. Fogal
advised the Petitioner that the Respondent and the child were at her home during the weekend, and
that the child was "okay." Petitioner then asked Mrs. Fogal if she knew where the Respondent and
the child were, and she responded, "1 guess they are back in Carlisle."
15. The Parties, by way of the Custody Complaint, have recently received a Custody
Conciliation date of September 24, 1999 at 8:30 a.m.
16. The Petitioner requests Special Relief prior to said date for the following reasons:
(a) On or about July 8, 1999, the Petitioner became aware that upon leaving the
abused women's shelter on or about July 7, 1999, the Respondent began residing
once again with Thomas Myers, the same individual the Respondent alleged to have
been physically abused by which resulted in her removing herself and the child to the
shelter;
(b) The Petitioner has cause to believe that the child may be exposed to physical
abuse due to Respondent's continued relationship with the alleged abuser, Thomas
Myers;
(c) Throughout his schooling, the child has been enrolled in special education
classes, and in order to prevent further obstacles in the child's education, the
Petitioner believes that it is within the child's best interest that he be enrolled into
school prior to the first day of classes, which occur prior to the conciliation date;
(d) The child has stated that he wishes to remain in the custody and care of his
father, the Petitioner.
WHEREFORE, the Petitioner respectfully requests this Honorable Court to enter a rule to
show cause why physical custody of the child should not be granted to the Petitioner pending the
parties' Custody Conciliation, to award the Petitioner attorney's fees, and grant such other relief as
the Court deems appropriate.
Dated:
Pccuuny summucu, -?
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Thomas S. Diehl
Attorney for the Petitioner
401 East Louther Street, Suite 103
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
(717) 240-0833
(717) 249-2407 - FAX
EXHIBIT A
Date Submitted: 2/3/94
a SLM xxxxxx ORDER
DAWN M. BRESSLy? r IN THE COURT OF COMMON
ainti.ff DAUPHIN COUNTY, PLEAS
PENNSYLVANIA
V. NO. 4808 S. 1993
RODNEY E. BRESSLER, , CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Defendant CUSTODY/VISITATION
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DAWN M. BRESSLER, IN THE COURT OF COMMON^PLEAS
Plaintiff DAUPHIN COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. NO. 4808 S, 1993
RODNEY E. BRESSLER, CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Defendant CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, to wit, this 2 _ day of?
1994, the parties, having presented their position to the custody
conciliator, Sandra L. Meilton, Esquire, and both having indicated
that they had reached an agreement with regard to the best interest
and welfare of their minor children, Joshua Bressler, born
October 21, 1987, and Angel Bressler, born August 29, 1992, it is
hereby ORDERED AND DECREED as follows:
1. Primary physical custody of Joshua Bressler and
Angel Bressler shall be with Mother, Dawn M. Bressler.
2. Father, Rodney E. Bressler, shall have partial
physical custody of Joshua Bressler, beginning Friday, February 11,
1994, and on alternating weekends thereafter, from Friday at 6:00
p.m. through Sunday at 6:00 p.m.
3. Father, Rodney E. Bressler, shall have partial
physical, custody of Angel Bressler, beginning Saturday,
February 19, 1994, and on alternating Saturdays thereafter, for a
two to four hour period at specific times as mutually agreed upon
by the parties.
4. The parties will share major holidays as mutually
agreed between them with the understanding that the holiday
schedule will take precedence over the regular custodial schedule.
5. The foregoing is deemed to be a minimum schedule of
contact between Joshua and Angel and their Father, it being
understood and stipulated by the parties that, upon their mutual
agreement, an expanded or altered schedule may be agreed between
the parties for and in the best interests of Joshua and Angel.
BY THE COURT:
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AUG 0 3 1999
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I hereby certify that Ifie foregoing is a
true and correct copy f the original
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Pret_h notary
VERIFICATION
1 verify that the statements made in the foregoing petition are true and correct. 1 understand
that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C. S. § 4904, relating to
unsworn falsifications to authorities.
D
RODN@Y E. BPESSLER
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I hereby certify that a true copy of the foregoing Petition For Special Relief and
Contempt of Custody Order was served on the following person in the following manner:
FIRST CLASS MAIL, POSTAGE PREPAID
CUMBERLAND COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION
LEGAL SERVICES
ATTN: SONYA LAWRENCE
2 LIBERTY AVENUE
CARLISLE, PA 17013
Dated: August 13, 1999
Thomas S. Diehl, Esquire
Attorney for Plaintiff/Petitioner
401 East Louther Street, Suite 103
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 240-0833
(717) 249-2407 - FAX
RODNEY E. BRESSLER, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff/Petitioner : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. : CIVIL ACTION - CUSTODY
NO. 994177 CIVIL TERM
DAWN M. BRESSLER,
Defendant/Respondent : IN CUSTODY
AND NOW, this day of
1999, upon consideration of the
attached Petition For Special Relief, a rule is issued upon the Defendant/Respondent, Dawn M.
Bressler, to show cause why the relief requested in said petition should not be granted.
Said rule shall be returnable at a hearing scheduled for the day of
1999, at the Cumberland County Courthouse, Carlisle, Pennsylvania, in courtroom number , at
M.
FOR THE COURT:
J.
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 HELP.
THE CUMBERLAND COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION
2 LIBERTY AVENUE
CARLISLE, PA :7013
(717) 249-3166
1-800-990-9108
RODNEY E. BRESSLER,
Plaintiff/Petitioner
v.
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 99-4177 CIVIL
DAWN M. BRESSLER,
Defendant/Respondent
CIVIL ACTION - CUSTODY
PETITION 117 R SPFCIAI RFl IFF AND CONTFMPT nF
CUSTODY ORDER
AND NOW comes the Petitioner, Rodney E. Bressler, by and through his counsel, Thomas
S. Diehl, Esquire, who respectfully represents the following:
1. The Petitioner, Rodney E. Bressler, is an adult individual currently residing at 155
Salem Church Road, Lot 33, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
2. The Respondent, Dawn M. Bressler, is an adult individual currently residing at an
undisclosed location in Pennsylvania. It is known, however, through telephone contact with the
Petitioner that the Respondent has been in contact with her parents, who reside at 12 Creekside
Drive, Enola, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, and with her boyfriend, Thomas Myers, who
resides at 1609 North Front Street, Apartment R I, Harrisburg, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania.
19873. The Parties are the natural parents of Joshua Michael Bressler, bom October 21,
.
4. There is an existing Order regarding the custody of the child which the Petitioner was
aware of yet not in possession of prior to the filing of the Custody Complaint on July 8, 1999. The
Complaint is being amended to reflect the existence of the Custody Order, attached herein as Exhibit
`A.'
5. Until July 9, 1999, the Parties were adhering to a mutual and verbal agreement that
allowed the Petitioner extended periods of physical custody of the child.
6. On or about July 2, 1999, the Respondent began residing at a Cumberland-Perry
County Domestic Violence Shelter located in Carlisle, Pennsylvania alleging that her boyfriend,
Thomas Myers, whom she and the child were residing with, had physic-illy abused her.
7. The Respondent has not maintained any stable form of residence for the past several
years, and during the Respondent's frequent relocations, it has become customary for the Petitioner
to provide extended periods of physical custody of the child.
8. On or about July 10, 1999, the Petitioner expressed to the Respondent that, given her
stay at the shelter as well as her continued contact with the alleged abuser, that he believed it to be in
the child's best interest to reside with him until she could provide a more stable and nurturing
environment.
9. On July 11, 1999, the Respondent and her mother contacted the Petitioner and
informed him that they wanted to see the child and would be coming over to the Petitioner's
residence. Anticipating a potentially hostile confrontation, the Petitioner called the Hampden
Township Police and requested their presence at the Petitioner's residence.
10. On July 11, 1999, the Respondent and her mother appeared at the Petitioner's home
where they informed the Petitioner that they would allow the child to remain in the physical custody
of the Petitioner, and that they were there only to visit the child. The Petitioner obliged, and allowed
the child to walk out onto the porch whereby the child was physically removed from the Petitioner's
residence.
11. In an effort to quell the quickly escalating custody conflict, on or about July 12, 1999,
the Petitioner's wife, Stacey Bressler, and the Respondent's mother came to a verbal agreement that
the Respondent would return the child the evening of July 11, 1999 or, at the latest, July 12, 1999.
12. The Respondent did not subsequently return the child as agreed upon and, since July
11, 1999, the Petitioner has had no contact with the child either in person or by telephone.
13. Through telephone contact with the Respondent's mother, Sharon Fogal, on or about
July 12, 1999, Mrs. Fogal informed Petitioner that she had not seen the Respondent or the child since
July 11, 1999, and was not aware of their whereabouts.
14. Since July 12, 1999, the Petitioner has attempted to contact the Respondent's mother
on numerous occasions to determine whether she has had any contact with the Respondent and the
child, or if she knew of the whereabouts of the child. On Monday, August 2, 1999, Mrs. Fogal
advised the Petitioner that the Respondent and the child were at her home during the weekend, and
that the child was "okay." Petitioner then asked Mrs. Fogal if she knew where the Respondent and
the child were, and she responded, "I guess they are back in Carlisle."
15. The Parties, by way of the Custody Complaint, have recently received a Custody
Conciliation date of September 24, 1999 at 8:30 a.m.
16. The Petitioner requests Special Relief prior to said date for the following reasons:
(a) On or about July 8, 1999, the Petitioner became aware that upon leaving the
abused women's shelter on or about July 7, 1999, the Respondent began residing
once again with Thomas Myers, the same individual the Respondent alleged to have
been physically abused by which resulted in her removing herself and the child to the
shelter;
(b) The Petitioner has cause to believe that the child may be exposed to physical
abuse due to Respondent's continued relationship with the alleged abuser, Thomas
Myers;
(c) Throughout his schooling, the child has been enrolled in special education
classes, and in order to prevent further obstacles in the child's education, the
Petitioner believes that it is within the child's best interest that he be enrolled into
school prior to the first day of classes, which occur prior to the conciliation date;
(d) The child has stated that he wishes to remain in the custody and care of his
father, the Petitioner.
WHEREFORE, the Petitioner respectfully requests this Honorable Court to enter a rule to
show cause why physical custody of the child should not be granted to the Petitioner pending the
parties' Custody Conciliation, to award the Petitioner attorney's fees, and grant such other relief as
the Court deems appropriate.
Dated: Ct _ 11- /
Respectfully submitted,
Thomas S. Diehl
Attorney for the Petitioner
401 East Louther Street, Suite 103
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
(717) 240-0833
(717) 249-2407 - FAX
EXHIBIT A
Date Submitteds 2/3/94
SLM XXXXXX ORDER
DAWN M. BRESSLFaintiff IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
DAUPHIN COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V.
NO. 4808 S, 1993
RODNEY E. BRESSLER, °
? CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Defendant s CUSTODY/VISITATION
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Case continued
Case not settled 7! r_ C n
No Interim Order:
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Reassign to Judge
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DAWN M. BRESSLER,
Plaintiff
V.
RODNEY E. BRESSLER,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
DAUPHIN COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 4808 S, 1993
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, to wit, this day of ,
1994, the parties, having presented their position to the custody
conciliator, Sandra L. Meilton, Esquire, and both having indicated
that they had reached an agreement with regard to the best interest
and welfare of their minor children, Joshua Bressler, born
October 21, 1987, and Angel Bressler, born August 29, 1992, it is
hereby ORDERED AND DECREED as follows:
1. Primary physical custody of Joshua Bressler and
Angel Bressler shall be with Mother, Dawn M. Bressler.
2. Father, Rodney E. Bressler, shall have partial
physical custody of Joshua Bressler, beginning Friday, February 11,
1994, and on alternating weekends thereafter, from Friday at 6:00
p.m. through Sunday at 6:00 p.m.
3. Father, Rodney E. Bressler, shall have partial
physical- custody of Angel Bressler, beginning Saturday,
February 19, 1994, and on alternating Saturdays thereafter, for a
two to four hour period at sner_i.fic times as mutually agreed upon
by the parties.
4. The parties will share major holidays as mutually
agreed between them with the understanding that the holiday
schedule will take precedence over the regular custodial schedule.
5. The foregoing is deemed to be a minimum schedule of
contact between Joshua and Angel and their Father, it being
understood and stipulated by the parties that, 1pon their mutual
agreement, an expanded or altered schedule may be agreed between
the parties for and in the best interests of Joshua and Angel.
BY THE COURT:
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AUG 0 3 1999
19
I hereby certify that Nye foregoing is a
true and correct copy f the original
filed. //
Prothdnotary
VERIFICATION
I verify that the statements made in the foregoing petition are true and correct. 1 understand
that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C. S. § 4904, relating to
unswom falsifications to authorities.
RODN E.BRE e
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
1 hereby certify that a true copy of the foregoing Petition For Special Relief and
Contempt of Custody Order was served on the following person in the following manner:
FIRST CLASS MAIL, POSTAGE PREPAID
CUMBERLAND COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION
LEGAL SERVICES
ATTN: SONYA LAWRENCE
2 LIBERTY AVENUE
CARLISLE, PA 17013
Dated: August 13, 1999
Thomas S. Diehl, Esquire
Attorney for Plaintiff/Petitioner
401 East Louther Street, Suite 103
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 240-0833
(717) 249-2407 - FAX
AUG 16 199Q
RODNEY E. BRESSLER, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff/Petitioner : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. : CIVIL ACTION - CUSTODY
:NO. 99-4177 CIVIL TERM
DAWN M. BRESSLER,
Defendant/Respondent : IN CUSTODY
AND NOW, this day of
1999, upon consideration of the
Petition For Special Relief, a rule is issued upon the Defendant/Respondent, Dawn M. Bressler, to
show cause why the relief requested in said petition should not be granted
Said rule shall be returnable at a hearing scheduled for the day of
1999, at the Cumberland County Courthouse, Carlisle, Pennsylvania, in courtroom number , at
M.
FOR THE COURT:
J.
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 HELP.
THE CUMBERLAND COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION
2 LIBERTY AVENUE
CARLISLE, PA 17013
(717) 249-3166
1-800-990-9108
AUG 16 199,
RODNEY E. BRESSLER, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff/Petitioner : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. : CIVIL ACTION - CUSTODY
:NO. 994177 CIVIL TERM
DAWN M. BRESSLER,
Defendant/Respondent : IN CUSTODY
AND NOW, this day of
1999, upon consideration of the
Petition For Special Relief, a rule is issued upon the Defendant/Respondent, Dawn M. Bressler, to
show cause why the relief requested in said petition should not be granted
Said rule shall be returnable at a hearing scheduled for the day of _
1999, at the Cumberland County Courthouse, Carlisle, Pennsylvania, in courtroom number at
M.
FOR THE COURT:
J.
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 HELP.
THE CUMBERLAND COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION
2 LIBERTY AVENUE
CARLISLE, PA 17013
(717) 249-3166
1-800-990-9108
AUG 16 191V
RODNEY E. BRESSLER, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff/Petitioner : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. : CIVIL ACTION - CUSTODY
:NO. 99-4177 CIVIL TERM
DAWN M. BRESSLER,
Defendant/Respondent : IN CUSTODY
AND NOW, this day of
1999, upon consideration of the
Petition For Special Relief, a rule is issued upon the Defendant/Respondent, Dawn M. Bressler, to
show cause why the relief requested in said petition should not be granted
Said rule shall be returnable at a hearing scheduled for the day of
1999, at the Cumberland County Courthouse, Carlisle, Pennsylvania, in courtroom number--, at
M.
FOR THE COURT:
J.
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 HELP.
THE CUMBERLAND COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION
2 LIBERTY AVENUE
CARLISLE, PA 17013
(717) 249-3166
1-800-990-9108
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RODNEY E. BRESSLER,
Plaintiff/Petitioner
V.
DAWN M. BRESSLER,
Defendant/Respondent
AND NOW, this _ day of
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - CUSTODY
NO. 99-4177 CIVIL TERM
IN CUSTODY
1999, upon consideration of the
Petition For Special Relief, a rule is issued upon the Defendant/Respondent, Dawn M. Bressler, to
show cause why the relief requested in said petition should not be granted
Said rule shall be returnable at a hearing scheduled for the day of
1999, at the Cumberland County Courthouse, Carlisle, Pennsylvania, in courtroom number , at
M.
FOR THE COURT:
J.
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 HELP.
THE CUMBERLAND COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION
2 LIBERTY AVENUE
CARLISLE, PA 17013
(717) 249-3166
1-800-990-9108
AUG 1 6
RODNEY E. BRESSLER, : IN'1'111 COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff/Petitioner : CUMBERLAND COUN'T'Y, PENNSYLVANIA
V. : CIVIL ACTION - CUSTODY
:NO. 994177 CIVII.'rium
DAWN M. BRESSLER,
Defendant/Respondent IN CUSTODY
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AND NOW, this day of 1999, upon consideration of the
Petition For Special Relief, a rule is issued upon the DO'endant/Respondent, Dawn M. Bressler, to
show cause why the relief requested in said petition should not be granted.
Said rule shall be returnable at a hearing scheduled for the ____ day of
1999, at the Cumberland County Courthouse, Carlisle, Pennsylvania, in courtroom number _, at
M.
FOR TI [F COURT-
J.
YOU SIIOULD TAKE TI IIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER A'1' ONCE. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE
A LAWYER OR CANNOT AFFORD ONI1, 60 1-0 OR TFLI PI IONE TI IE OFFICE SET FORTH
BELOW TO FIND OUTWI IE'RF YOIJ CAN Gli'I' 11131.1'.
'1'I Ili CUMBIRLAND COUN'T'Y BAR ASSOCIATION
2 1.113ERTY AVENUE
CARLISLE, PA 17013
(717) 249-3166
1-8O0-9900108
AUG 1 6
RODNEY E. BRESSLER, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff/Petitioner : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. CIVIL ACTION - CUSTODY
NO. 994177 CIVIL TERM
DAWN M. BRESSLER,
Defendant/Respondent : IN CUSTODY
AND NOW, this day of
1999, upon consideration of the
Petition For Special Relief, a rule is issued upon the Defendant/Respondent, Dawn M. Bressler, to
show cause why the relief requested in said petition should not be granted.
Said rule shall be returnable at a hearing scheduled for the day of
1999, at the Cumberland County Courthouse, Carlisle, Pennsylvania, in courtroom number at
.M.
FOR THE COURT:
J.
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 HELP.
THE CUMBERLAND COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION
2 LIBERTY AVENUE
CARLISLE, PA 17013
(717) 249-3166
1-800-990-9108
THOMAS S. DIEHL, ESQUIRE
401 EAST LOUTHER STREET
SUITE 103
CARLISLE. PA 17013
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DAWN M. BRESSLER,
Plaintiff
RODNEY E. BRESSLER,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 99-4177 CIVIL
IN CUSTODY
COURT ORDER
AND NOW, this day of ?? , 1999, upon consideration of the attached Custody
Conciliation Report, it is ordered and directed as follows:
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A hearing is cheduled in Courtroom Noj of the Cumberland County Courthouse
on the /ay ofAIMJ 1999, atkLy2M. at which time testimony will
be taken in the above case. At this hearing, the Father, Rodney E. Bressler, shall be
the moving party and shall proceed initially with testimony. Counsel for the parties
shall file with the court and opposing counsel a memorandum setting forth the
history of custody in this case, a detailed listing of the issues currently before this
court, a list of witnesses who will testify on behalf of that party and a summary of
the anticipated testimony of each witness. This memorandum shall be filed at least 7
days prior to the mentioned hearing date.
2. Pending further order of this court, the Dauphin County Order of February 3, 1994 at
Docket No. 934808 (Dauphin County) shall remain in effect.
BY THE C T,
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cc: Thomas S. Diehl, Esq.
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Joan Carey, Esq.
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DAWN M. BRESSLER,
Plaintiff
RODNEY E. BRESSLER,
Defendant
Prior Judge:
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
N0.99-4177 CIVIL
IN CUSTODY
CONCILIATION CONFERENCE SUMMARY REPORT
IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CUMBERLAND COUNTY CIVIL RULE OF PROCEDURE
1915.3-8(b), the undersigned Custody Conciliator submits the following report:
1. The pertinent information pertaining to the children who are the subject of this litigation is
as follows:
Joshua Bressler, born October 21, 1987; and Angel Bressler bom August 29, 1992.
2. A Conciliation Conference was held on September 24, 1999, with the following individuals
in attendance:
The Mother, Dawn M. Bressler, with her counsel, Joan Carey, Esquire; and the Father,
Rodney E. Bressler, with his counsel, Thomas S. Diehl, Esquire.
3. There is a prior custody order form Dauphin County in 1994. The parties then both moved
to Cumberland County. Mother has primary custody under the order with Father having
alternating weekends and other periods of custody under the order. Father now expresses
concern because Mother recently entered into a domestic shelter as a result of problems she
was encountering with her boyfriend. Father wants to obtain custody of Joshua. There has
not been a history of Father seeing the younger child Angel and Father is not seeking
custody of Angel. The parties are unable to reach an agreement and a hearing is required.
4. The Conciliator recommends the entry of an order in the form as attached.
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DATE Hubert X. Gilt' y, Esquire
Custody Conciliator
RODNEY E. BRESSLER,
Plaintiff/Petitioner
V.
DAWN M. BRESSLER,
Defendant/Respondent
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 99-4177 CIVIL
CIVIL ACTION - CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this day of IJR'uN?'" 1999, upon
consideration of the attached Petition, it is ordered and directed that the hearing previously
scheduled for December 15, 1999 at 8:45 a.m. and the underlying custody action are hereby
discontinued.
The Dauphin County Order of February 3, 1994 at docket number 93-4808 S
(Cumberland County Order at docket number 99-4749) shall remain in effect.
BY THE COURT:
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RODNEY E. BRESSLER,
Plaintiff/Petitioner
V.
DAWN M. BRESSLER,
Defendant/Respondent
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO.99-4177 CIVIL
CIVIL ACTION - CUSTODY
PETITION TO DISCONTINUE
AND NOW, comes the Petitioner, Rodney E. Bressler, by and through his counsel,
Thomas S. Diehl, Esquire, who asserts the following:
On or about July 8, 1999, the Petitioner initiated a Complaint for Custody of the
parties' child, Joshua Michael Bressler, born October 21, 1987.
2. Subsequently, the parties' attended a Custody Conciliation Conference, and
ultimately had a Custody Trial scheduled for December 15, 1999 at 8:45 a.m.
3. The Petitioner has contacted his counsel, and advised that he no longer wishes to
pursue this action, and accordingly desires to remove the scheduled trial from the Court's docket.
4. The Petitioner therefore requests that the prior Dauphin County Order of February
3, 1994 at docket number 93-4808 S (Cumberland County Order at docket number 994749)
regarding the custody of their children remain in effect.
5. The Respondent's counsel, Joan Carey, Esquire, has been given notice of this
petition and has received a copy of the same, and does not oppose its contents.
WHEREFORE, the Petitioner requests this Honorable Court to enter an Order
discontinuing the above action.
Respectfully submitted,
Dated: I ?- - l
Attorney for Petitioner
401 East Louther Street, Suite 103
(717) 240-0833
(717) 240-0893 - FAX
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