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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS, CUMBERLAND COUNTY
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
MEADE BUFFINGTON III., Civil Action at Law
No. , Civil 1999
Plaintiff, CUSTODY VISITATION
VS.
KAREN GAULT, : qq - 496'
Defendant,
ORDER OF COURT
And now, this ?la? 1aa upon consideration of the attached complaint, it is hereby
directed that the above parties and their respective counsel appear before
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Pennsylvania, on the a? , day of ?r?sbCmtir'r , 1999, at 1; .M.
P.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 the entry of a temporary or permanent order.
FOR THE COURT:
By:
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 COURT ADMINISTRATOR
2 Liberty Avenue
CARLISLE, PENNSYLVANIA 17013
(717) 249-3166
1-800-990-9108
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CUMBERLAND COUNTY
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
MEADE BUFFINGTON III, Civil Action At Law
Plaintiff, Case No. 99- Vfti
KAREN GAULT,
Defendant,
1. The plaintiff is Meade Buffington III, an adult individual sui juris, who currently
•esides at 408 West Dauphin Street, in the town of Enola 17025 County of Cumberland
;ommonwealth of Pennsylvania.
The defendant is Karen Gault, an adult individual sui juris who currently resides at
2206 F Cedar Run, in the town of Camp Hill, 17011 , County of Cumberland
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
. Plaintiff seeks custody of the following children.
Kyla McKay Gault 2206 F Cedar Run
Camp Hill, PA. 17011
4. The children were born outside of the bonds of matrimony.
3 months
Brithdate: 5/28/99
5. The child is presently in the custody of Karen Gault, who resides at 2206 F. Cedar
Run Camp Hill, Pa. 17011 in the County of Cumberland.
6. During the past 3 months the child has resided with Karen Gault at the following
address: 2206 F. Cedar Run Camp Hill, PA. 17011 in the County of Cumberland.
7. The biological mother of the child is Karen Gault who currently resides at 2206 F.
Cedar Run Camp Hill, PA. 17011 in County of Cumberland
8. The mother is separated from the father, and has been since October 1998, and is
currently unmarried.
9. The father of the children is Meade Buffington III, who is currently residing at 408 West
Dauphin Street, Enola, PA. 17025 County of Cumberland,
10. The father has been separated from the mother for approximately 10 months and he
currently remains unmarred to the mother.
11. The relationship of the plaintiff to the children is that of biological father.
12. The Plaintiff currently resides with the following persons:
Name Relationship
Cheston Zimmerman mother
13 . The plaintiff has not participated as a party or witness, or in another capacity, in
other litigation concerning the custody of the child in this or any other court within or
outside the boundaries of Pennsylvania.
14. The plaintiff has no other information of a custody proceeding concerning the child
Pending in a Court of this Commonwealth.
15. Plaintiff does not know of a person not a party to the proceedings who has physical
Custody of the child or claims to have custody or visitation rights with respect to the
child.
16. The best interest of the child and permanent welfare of the child will be served by
Granting the relief requested because:
(a) The plaintiff mother, although she has been the primary caretaker of the children
she has exemplified an unwillingness and open defiance towards the plaintiff
father in her efforts to exclude the father from being with his child for several
months despite his repeated and diligent efforts to foster and maintain an ongoing
relationship with his child.
(b) The father has only recently had one opportunity to see his child since her birth.
( c) Plaintiff, believes and therefore avers that he can and will strive if presented with
the opportunity, to be a stabilizing force in the children's lives and in doing so assume
an active role as a primary caretaker and caregiver to the children.
(d) The defendant mother has no legitimate basis in fact or in law for restricting and
circumscribing father's interchange with his children.
WHEREFORE, The Plaintiff, Meade Buffington III, respectfully requests for the
aforementioned reasons, that the court grants and awards him joint physical custody of
his child Kyla McKay Gault.
HAZLETT & OESTERLING
21YSouth Market Street
echanicsburg, PA. 17055
717-790-0490
I verify that the statements made in this Complaint 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
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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 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:
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
MEADE BUFFINGTON III, Civil Action at Law
Plaintiff, Case No.
VS.
KAREN GAULT,
Defendant,
1, Gregory S. Hazlett, Esquire, hereby certify that service of the foregoing Complaint
For Child Custody was made upon defendant, KAREN GAULT by mailing, certified
mail, postage prepaid, a true copy to defendant, at 2206 F. Cedar Run, Camp Hill PA.
17011 on the , day of August 1999.
A,Korney for Meade Buffington
0 South Market Street
Mechanicsburg, PA. 17055
717-790-0490
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: IN THE COURT OF COMM PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 99-4961 CIVIL TERM
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this _ L- J day of Ll ocog , 1999, upon
Sonsid0ation of the attached custody Conciliation Report, it is ordered
and df{Ftcted as follows:
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b. The Father, Meade Buffington, III, and the Mother, Karen Gault,
ihalt'have shared legal custody of Kyla McKay Gault, born May 28, 1999.
Each parent shall have an equal right, to be exercised jointly with the
other parent, to make all major non-emergency decisions affecting the
Child's general well-being including, but not limited to, all decisions
regarding her health, education and religion.
2. The mother shall have primary physical custody of the Child.
3. The Father shall have partial physical custody of the Child in
accordance with the following schedule:
A. For 3 months, beginning Sunday, September 26, 1999, the Father
shall have custody of the Child every Sunday from 12:00 noon
until 6:30 p.m.
B. After the 3 month period set forth in subparagraph A. of this
provision, the Father's periods of partial custody shall
increase to alternating weekends on both Saturday and Sunday
from 12:00 noon until 6:30 p.m. and one weekday period of
custody each week as agreed between the parties and at times
and places arranged by agreenent of the parties.
C. The parties agree that their mutual goal is for overnight
periods of partial custody to begin when the Child reaches her
first birthday. The parties shall cooperate in establishing
an ongoing custody schedule with overnight periods for the
Father by agreement. In the event the parties are not able to
reach an agreement as to an ongoing custody schedule, counsel
for either party may contact the Conciliator to schedule an
additional Conference.
4. The parties shall alternate or share having custody of the Child
on holidays as follows:
A. CHRISTMAS: in 1999, the Father shall have custody of the
Child on Christmas Eve from 9:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. and the
Mother shall have custody of the Child from Christmas Eve at
7:00 p.m. through Christmas Day. The parties shall share or
alternate having custody of the Child over the Christmas
holiday in future years as arranged by agreement.
B. TEANRSCUING: In every year, the Mother shall have custody of
the Child on Thanksgiving Day from 8:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.
and the Father shall have custody of the Child from 2:00 p.m.
until 8:00 p.m.
C. MOTHER'S DAY/FATHER'S DAY: The Mother shall have custody of
the Child every year on Mother's Day and the Father shall have
custody of the Child every year on Father's Day.
D. CHILD'S BIRTHDAY: Each party shall have a period of custody
with the Child on the Child's birthday in each year with the
specific times to be arranged by agreement of the parties.
E. RHNAINING HOLIDAYS: The parties shall make arrangments for
custody of the Child on the remaining holidays by mutual
agreement.
5. In the event either party intends to remove the Child from the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for an overnight period or longer, that party
shall provide the other party with the address and telephone number where
the Child can be reached.
6. Neither party shall use illegal drugs or consume alcohol to excess
during his or her periods of custody with the Child.
7. In the event the Child is not available for a period of partial
custody with the Father due to illness, the parties shall make arrangements
for a makeup period of custody as soon as possible.
8. The Father shall be present to provide care for the Child during
all of his periods of custody.
9. This order is entered pursuant to an agreement of the parties at a
Custody Conciliation Conference. The parties may modify the terms of this
Order by mutual consent. In the absence of mutual consent, the terms of
this order shall control.
cc: Lee Oesterling, Esquire - Counsel for Father
Joan Carey, Esquire - Counsel for Mother
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MEADE BUFFINGTON, III, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
vs. NO. 99-4961 CIVIL TERM
KAREN GAULT, : CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Defendant IN CUSTODY
CUSTODY CONCILIATION SUMMARY REPM
IN ACCORDANCE WITH CE14BERLAND COUNTY RULE OF CIVIL PROCEDURE
1915.3-8, the undersigned Custody Conciliator submits the following report:
1. The pertinent information concerning the Child who is the subject
of this litigation is as follows:
NAME DATE OF BIM CURRENTLY IN CUSTODY OF
Kyla McKay Gault May 28, 1999 Mother
2. A Conciliation Conference was held on September 23, 1999, with the
following individuals in attendance: The Father, Meade Buffington, III,
with his counsel, Lee Oesterling, Esquire, and the Mother, Karen Gault,
with her counsel, Joan Carey, Esquire and Sonya Lawrence.
3. The parties agreed to entry of an order in the form as attached.
Date Dawn S. Sunday, Esquire
Custody Conciliator
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MEADE BUFFINGTON, III IN T'IiE COURTOF COMMON PLEAS OF
PLAINTIFF CUMI)EIZLAND C'OUNT'Y, PENNSYLVANIA
V.
KAREN GAULT
994961 CIVIL ACTION LAW
DEFENDANT IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, _ Thursday February 09 2006 , upon consideration of the attached Complaint,
it is hereby directed that parties and their respective counsel appear before Dawn S. Sunday, Esq. the conciliator,
at 39 West Main Street, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055 01 1. March 01, 2006
at 10:00 AM
for a Pre-Hearing Custody Conference. At such conference, an effort will be made to resolve the issues in dispute; or
if this cannot be accomplished, to define and narrow the issues to be heard by the court, and to enter into a temporary
order. All children 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 Abuse orders,
Special Relief orders, and Custody orders to the conciliator 48 hours prior to scheduled hearing.
FOR THE COURT.
By: /s/ Dawn S Sunday, E'sq
Custody Conciliator O`
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
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
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MEADE BUFFINGTON,111, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff/Respondent : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
VS. : NO.: 99-4961 CIVIL TERM
KAREN GAULT,
Defendant/Petitioner : CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: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
2006, at
on the day of
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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.
BY THE COURT,
By:
Custody Conciliator
The Court of Common Pleas of Cmnberland 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 /? t r ,fit You must attend scheduled conference or hearing.
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MEADE BUFFINGTON, Ill, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff/Respondent : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
VS. : NO.: 99-4961 CIVIL TERM
KAREN GAULT,
Defendant/Petitioner :CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: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
2006, at
on the __ day of
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.
BY THE COURT,
By:
Custody Conciliator
The Court of Common Pleas ofCwnberland 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 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.
LAWYER REFERRAL SERVICE
32 SOUTH BEDFORD STREET
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CARLISLE, PA 17013
(800) 99.,-9108
MEADE BUFFINGTON, III
Plaintiff/Respondent
Vs.
KAREN GAULT,
Defendant/Petitioner
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 99-4961 CIVIL TERM
PETTITION TO MODIFY CUSTODY ORDER
AND NOW, this day of February 2006, comes Karen Gault, by and through
her attorney Michael D. Rentschler, Esquire, who files the within Petition seeking a
modification of the existing custody order, by respectfully averring as follows:
1. The Petitioner is Karen Gault, an adult individual who is currently residing at
an undisclosed address in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17062 (hereinafter
referred to as "Petitioner"). Petitioner resides at that address with her Children Kyle
McKay Gault and Ashlyn Jade Gault.
2. Respondent Meade Buffington, III (hereinafter referred to as 'Respondent) is
an adult individual who is currently resides at 406 West Dauphin Street, Enola,
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17025.
3. The subject children in this matter are Kyla McKay Gault, who was born on
May 28, 1999 and Ashlyn Jade Gault, who was born on August 23, 2003 (hereinafter
referred to as "the children").
4. The relationship of Petitioner to the children is that of the natural mother.
5. The relationship of Respondent to the children is that of natural father.
6. On of about September 2, 2004 a final order of protection was entered against
Respondent in Cumberland County, at docket number 04-3995. A true and correct
COPY of that Protective Order is incorporated herein, made a part hereof and attached
as Exhibit "A".
7. Exhibit A provides Plaintiff (Petitioner herein) with primary physical custody of
the children and Defendant (respondent herein) was granted periods of supervised
visitation the children on Wednesdays from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm, on Fridays from 5:00
pm until 8:00 pm and on alternating Sundays from 9:00 am until 4:00 pm. The
exchanges were ordered to take place at the Enola Municipal Building, in Enola. It was
further ordered that the visitation for Defendant (Respondent) be at his mother's house.
Respondent subsequently gave up the Wednesday visitation.
8. The Protective Order is scheduled to expire on March 3, 2006, and Petitioner
is still fearful of Respondent.
9. On or about October 1, 1999, an Order of Court granted Defendant
(Petitioner herein) with primary physical custody of Kyla McKay Gault.
10. The current order for custody provides Petitioner with primary physical and
joint legal custody of one child, namely Kyla McKay Gault. However, since that order
was in effect, the parties have another child together, being Ashlyn Jade Gault, who
was born on August 23, 2003.
11. Since Ashlyn's birth, she has resided with Mother from birth to October
2003; with Mother and Father from October 2003 to December 2003; and with Mother
from December 2003 to present.
12. It is in the best interest and permanent welfare of the children that Petitioner
is granted primary physical custody and joint legal custody of the children and that
visitation with the children by Respondent be supervised. This is based upon the fact
that Mother can provide a stable and loving environment with the children; she has
been the primary caregiver of the children; there are past incidents of abuse and
threatened abuse of the children by Father; and that Father pled guilty to recklessly
endangering another person with the victims being the Petitioner and the two children.
13. There is no rational basis for denying Petitioner's request.
WHEREFORE, it is respectfully requested that this Honorable Court
grant the within Petition and, therefore, grant Petitioner majority physical custody and
joint legal custody of the Children and that visitation with the Children by the father, be
supervised.
Respectfully submitted,
MICHAEL D. RENTSCHLER,ESQUIRE
28 North 32nd Street
Camp Hill, PA 17011
(717) 975-9129
Attorney for Petitioner
Up n 2 2004
Karen Lynn Gault on behalf of herself and : IN THE COURT OF COMMON
minor children, Kyla McKay Gault and Ashlyn : : PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
Jade Gault ; PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiff
V.
No. 04-3995
Meade Myers Buffington III
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
PROTECTION FROM ABUSE
FINAI. ORDER OF COURT
Defendant's Name: Meade Myers Buffington III
Defendant's Date of Birth: April 18) 1978
Defendant's Social Security Number: 177-604064
Names and Dates of Birth of All Protected Persons, including Plaintiff and minor
children:
Dates of Birth
Names
Karen Lynn Gault
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March 21, 1978
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2. Kyla McKay Gault May 28, 1999
August 23, 2003
3. Ashlyn Jade Gault
Plaintiff or Protected Person(s) is/are:
( ] spouse or former spouse of Defendant
[X] parent of a common child with Defendant
[X] current or former sexual of intimate partner with Defendant
[ ] child of Plaintiff
(] child of Defendant Defendant
(] family member related by blood (consanguinity) to
(] family member related by marriage or affinity to Defendant
(] sibling (person who shares biological parenthood) of Defendant
t 1 current or former cohabitant (person who lives with) Defendant.
Defendant was served in accordance with Pa. R.C.P. 1930.4 and provided notice
of the time, date and location of the hearing scheduled in this matter.
3pearances by Parties and/or Counsel:
. Plaintiff appeared personally and is represented by: Jessica
Diamondstone
. Defendant appeared personally and is represented by:
Elizabeth Hoffman
AND NOW, this 31st Day of August, 2004 the court having jurisdiction over the
parties and the subject-matter, it is ORDERED, ADJUDGED and DECRL'ED as
follows:
Plaintiffs request for a Final Protection order is granted, after hearing upon
finding abuse within the PFA Act.
Plaintiffs request for a final protection order is granted.
1. Defendant shall not abuse, stalk, harass, threaten or attempt to use physical
force that would reasonably be expected to cause bodily injury to the Plaintiff or
any other protected person in any place where they might be found.
2. Defendant is completely evicted and excluded from the residence at:
420 Third Street
West Fairview, PA 17025
or any other residence where Plaintiff or any other person protected under this
Order may live. Exclusive possession of the residence is granted to Plaintiff.
Defendant shall have no right or privilege to enter or be present on the premises
of Plaintiff or any other person protected under this Order.
3. Except as provided in Paragraph 5 of this Order, Defendant is prohibited from
having ANY CONTACT with the Plaintiff, or any other person protected under
this Order, at any location, including but not limited to any contact at Plaintiffs
school, business, or place of employment.
4. Except as provided in Paragraph 5 of this order, Defendant shall not contact the
Plaintiff, or any other person protected under this Order, by telephone or by any
other means, including through third persons.
5. Custody of the following minor children:
1. Ashiyn Jade Gault
2. Kyla McKay Gault
shall be as follows:
. Plaintiff shall have primary physical custody of the
children. Defendant shall have periods of supervised
visitation with the children on Wednesdays from 5:00
p.m. until 7:00 p.m., on Fridays from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00
p.m. and on alternating Sundays from 9 a.m. until 4:00
p.m.
Exchanges shall take place at the Enols Municipal
Building on the corner of Wertzville Road and Enola
Drive. The parties shall give each other a fifteen (15)
minute grace period from the scheduled exchange times
to allow for lateness.
Defendant's periods of supervised visitation shall take
place at his mother's home.
The viisitation schedule shall begin Wednesday,
September 1, 2004 and the first Sunday visit shall begin
on Sunday, September 12, 2004.
6. The following additional relief is granted as authorized by §6108 of the Act:
- Defendant is prohibited from having any contact with Plaintiff's relatives
and Plaintiffs children listed in this petition, except as the court may find
necessary with respect to partial custody and/or visitation with the minor
child/ren.
- Defendant shall not contact Plaintiff at her place of employment:
Highmark
Center Street
Camp Hill, PA 17011
7. A certified copy of this Order shall be provided to the police department where
Plaintiff resides and any other agency specified hereafter:
East Pennsboro Township Police Department
8. THIS ORDER SUPERSEDES:
1. ANY PRIOR PFA ORDER
2. ANY PRIOR ORDER RELATING TO CHILD CUSTODY
9. All provisions of this order shall expire on: March 3, 2006
NOTICE TO THE DEFENDANT
VIOLATION OF THIS ORDER MAY RESULT IN YOUR ARREST ON THE
r' CHARGE OF INDIRECT CRIMINAL CONTEMPT WHICH 1S PUNISHABLE
BY A FINE OF UP TO $1,000 AND/OR A JAIL SENTENCE OF UP TO SIX
MONTHS. 23 PA.C.S. §6114. VIOLATION MAY ALSO SUBJECT YOU TO
PROSECUTION AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES UNDER THE
PENNSYLVANIA CRIMES CODE.
THIS ORDER IS ENFORCEABLE IN ALL FIFTY (50) STATES, THE
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, TRIBAL LANDS, U.S. TERRITORIES AND THE
COMMONWEALTH OF PUERTO RICO UNDER THE VIOLENCE AGAINST
WOMEN ACT, 18 U.S.C. §2265. IF YOU TRAVEL OUTSIDE OF THE STATE
AND INTENTIONALLY VIOLATE THIS ORDER, YOU MAY BE SUBJECT
TO FEDERAL CRIMINAL PROCEEDINGS UNDER THAT ACT. 18 U.S.C
§§2261-2262. IF YOU POSSESS A FIREARM OR ANY AMMUNITION
WHILE THIS ORDER IS IN EFFECT, YOU MAY BE CHARGED WITH A
FEDERAL OFFENSE EVEN IF THIS PENNSYLVANIA ORDER DOES NOT
EXPRESSLY PROHIBIT YOU FROM POSSESSING FIREARMS OR
AMMUNITION. 18 U.S.C. §922(8)(8).
NOTICE TO LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICIALS
The police who have jurisdiction over the plaintiffs residence OR any location
where a violation of this order occurs OR where the defendant may be located,
shall enforce this order. An arrest for violation of Paragraphs I through 5 of this
order may be without warrant, based solely on probable cause, whether or not the
violation is committed in the presence of the police. 23 Pa.C.S. §6113.
Subsequent to arrest, the police officer shall seize all weapons used or threatened
to be used during the violation of the protection order or during prior incidents of
abuse. The Cumberland County Sheriff s Office shall maintain possession of the
weapons until further order of this Court.
When the defendant is placed under arrest for violation of this order, the defendant
shall be taken to the appropriate authority or authorities before whom defendant is
to be arraigned. A "Complaint for Indirect Criminal Contempt" shall then be
completed and signed by the police officer OR the plaintiff. Plaintiffs presence
and signature are not required to file the complaint.
If sufficient grounds for violation of this order are alleged, the defendant shall be
arraigned, bond set and both parties given notice of the date of the hearing.
BY THE COILR' ,
Kevin A. Hess
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VERIFICATION
1, Michael D. Rentschler, Esquire, do hereby swear and aftinn that the statements contained in
this Petition to Modify Custody Order are true and correct based upon representations made to
me by my client, the Petitioner herein. I further certify that I am authorized to sign this
verification. I understand that any false statement may be prosecuted under Pa CSA Section
4904 which relates to unswom falsification to authorities.
Date:
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MICHAEL D. RENT'SCHLER, ESQ.
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Michael D. Rentschler, Esquire, do hereby affirm that on the date stated herein, I served a true and
correct copy of the foregoing document upon the following individual, by first class mail, postage
prepaid addressed to:
Elizabeth A. Hoffman, Esquire
106 Walnut Street
Harrisburg, PA 17101
Michael D. Rentschler, Esquire ?-
28 N. 32"d Street
Camp Hill, Pennsylvania 17011
Supreme Court ID # 45836
Attorney for Petitioner
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MEADE BUFFINGTON, III
Plaintiff
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KAREN GAULT
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
99-4961
CIVIL ACTION LAW
IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this to- day of ^44,h 2006, upon
consideration of the attached Custody Conciliation Report, it is ordered and directed as follows:
1. The Father, Meade Buffington, III, and the Mother, Karen Gault, shall have shared legal
custody of Kyla McKay Gault, born May 28, 1999, and Ashlyn Jade Gault, born August 23, 2003.
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 this paragraph each
parent shall be entitled to all records and information pertaining to the Children including, but not
limited to, school and medical records and information.
2. The Mother shall have primary physical custody of the Children.
3. Until March 31, 2006, the Father shall have partial physical custody of the Children every
Friday from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and on alternating Sundays, beginning March 12, 2006, from
8:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Beginning on March 31, 2006, the Father shall have custody of the Children
on alternating weekends from Friday at 5:30 p.m. through Saturday at 5:30 p.m. and for an additional
period during the interim week on the day arranged by agreement between the parties.
4. The parties shall share having custody of the Children on holidays as arranged by agreement.
5. Each party shall be entitled to have custody of the Children for up to one week each summer
for vacation upon providing at least 30 days advance notice to the other party. The parent providing
notice first under this provision shall be entitled to preference on his or her selection of vacation dates.
6. The parties shall participate in therapeutic family counseling with a professional selected by
agreement between the parties. The purpose of the counseling shall be to assist the parties in
establishing a co-parenting relationship with sufficient communication and cooperation to enable them
to effectively co-parent their Children. The parties shall attend a minimum of four sessions. All costs
of counseling which are not covered by insurance shall be shared equally between the parties. The
parties shall select the counselor and contact the counselor's office within two weeks of the date of the
custody conciliation conference in order to schedule their first counseling session.
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7. The parties shall make arrangements for their Daughter, Kyla, to participate in counseling
with a professional to be selected by agreement between the parties. The purpose of the counseling
shall be to facilitate the Child's adjustment to the custodial arrangements and to address any issues of
concern with regard to the Child's emotional well being. The parties shall select the Child's counselor
and contact the counselor's office within two weeks of the date of the custody conciliation conference
to schedule the Child's initial session. Any costs ofcounscling which are not covered by insurance
shall be shared equally between the parties.
g. Each parent shall provide the other parent with information, including address and telephone
number, concerning non-liunily third party caregivers for the Children.
9. Each parent shall ensure that the other parent has his or her current address and telephone
number.
10. Unless otherwise agreed between the parties, all exchanges of custody shall take place at
the McDonald's in Camp [fill.
11. This Order is enteral pursuant to an agreenncnt of the parties at a custody conciliation
conference. The parties may modify the provisions of this Order by mutual consent. In the absence of
mutual consent, the terns ol'this Order shall control.
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M/lizabeth A. Iloffman, Esquire - Counsel for Rather
,,Achacl D. Rentschler, Esquire - Counsel for Mother
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MEADE BUFFINGTON, III
Plaintiff
VS.
KAREN GAULT
Defendant
Prior Judge: Kevin A. Hess
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
99-4961 CIVIL ACTION LAW
IN 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:
follows: 1. The pertinent information concerning the Children who are the subjects of this litigation is as
NAME DATE OF BIRTH CURRENTLY IN CUSTODY OF
Kyla McKay Gault May 28, 1999 Mother
Ashlyn Jade Gault August 23, 2003 Mother
2. A custody conciliation conference was held on March 7, 2006, with the following
individuals in attendance: The Father, Meade Buffington, III, with his counsel, Elizabeth A. Hoffman,
Esquire, and the Mother, Karen Gault, with her counsel, Michael D. Rentschler, Esquire.
3. The parties agreed to entry of an Order in the form as attached.
Date Dawn S. Sunday, Esquire
Custody Conciliator
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Plaintiff/Respondent
Vs.
KAREN GAULT,
Defendant/Petitioner
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 99-4961 CIVIL TERM
PETTITION TO MODIFY CUSTODY ORDER
AND NOW, this day of February 2006, comes Karen Gault, by and through
her attorney Michael D. Rentschler, Esquire, who files the within Petition seeking a
modification of the existing custody order, by respectfully averring as follows:
1. The Petitioner is Karen Gault, an adult individual who is currently residing at
an undisclosed address in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17062 (hereinafter
referred to as "Petitioner"). Petitioner resides at that address with her Children Kyla
McKay Gault and Ashlyn Jade Gault,
2. Respondent Meade Buffington, III (hereinafter referred to as "Respondent) is
an adult individual who is currently resides at 408 West Dauphin Street, Enola,
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17025.
3. The subject children in this matter are Kyla McKay Gault, who was born on
May 28, 1999 and Ashlyn Jade Gault, who was born on August 23, 2003 (hereinafter
referred to as "the children").
4. The relationship of Petitioner to the children is that of the natural mother.
5. The relationship of Respondent to the children is that of natural father.
6. On of about September 2, 2004 a final order of protection was entered against
Respondent in Cumberland County, at docket number 04-3995. A true and correct
copy of that Protective Order is incorporated herein, made a part hereof and attached
as Exhibit "A".
7. Exhibit A provides Plaintiff (Petitioner herein) with primary physical custody of
the children and Defendant (respondent herein) was granted periods of supervised
visitation the children on Wednesdays from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm, on Fridays from 5:00
pm until 8:00 pm and on alternating Sundays from 9:00 am until 4:00 pm. The
exchanges were ordered to take place at the Enola Municipal Building, in Enola. It was
further ordered that the visitation for Defendant (Respondent) be at his mother's house.
Respondent subsequently gave up the Wednesday visitation.
8. The Protective Order is scheduled to expire on March 3, 2006, and Petitioner
is still fearful of Respondent.
9. On or about October 1, 1999, an Order of Court granted Defendant
(Petitioner herein) with primary physical custody of Kyla McKay Gault.
10. The current order for custody provides Petitioner with primary physical and
joint legal custody of one child, namely Kyla McKay Gault. However, since that order
was in effect, the parties have another child together, being Ashlyn Jade Gault, who
was born on August 23, 2003.
11. Since Ashlyn's birth, she has resided with Mother from birth to October
2003; with Mother and Father from October 2003 to December 2003; and with Mother
from December 2003 to present.
12. It is in the best interest and permanent welfare of the children that Petitioner
is granted primary physical custody and joint legal custody of the children and that
visitation with the children by Respondent be supervised. This is based upon the fact
that Mother can provide a stable and loving environment with the children; she has
been the primary caregiver of the children; there are past incidents of abuse and
threatened abuse of the children by Father; and that Father pled guilty to recklessly
endangering another person with the victims being the Petitioner and the two children.
13. There is no rational basis for denying Petitioner's request.
WHEREFORE, it is respectfully requested that this Honorable Court
grant the within Petition and, therefore, grant Petitioner majority physical custody and
joint legal custody of the Children and that visitation with the Children by the father, be
supervised.
Respectfully submitted,
MICHAEL D. RENTSCHLER, ESQUIRE
28 North 32"d Street
Camp Hill, PA 17011
(717) 975-9129
Attorney for Petitioner
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Karen Lynn Gault on behalf of herself and : IN THE COURT OF COMMON
minor children, Kyla McKay Gault and Asblyn : PLEAS OF
Jade Gault : CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
:PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiff
V.
No. 04-3995
Meade Myers Buffington III CIVIL ACTION - LAW
PROTECTION FROM ABUSE
Defendant
FINAL ORDER OF COURT
Defendant's Name: Meade Myers Buffington III
Defendant's Date of Birth: April 18, 1978
Defendant's Social Security Number: 177-60-4064
Names and Dates of Birth of All Protected Persons, including Plaintiff and minor
children:
Names Dates of Birth
1. Karen Lynn Gault March 21,1978
2. Kyla McKay Gault May 28,1999
3. Ashlyn Jade Gault August 23, 2003
Plaintiff or Protected Person(s) is/are:
[ ] spouse or former spouse of Defendant
[X] parent of a common child with Defendant
[X] current or former sexual or intimate partner with Defendant
[ j child of Plaintiff
[ ] child of Defendant
[ ] family member related by blood (consanguinity) to Defendant
[ ] family member related by marriage or affinity to Defendant
[ ] sibling (person who shares biological parenthood) of Defendant
( ] current or former cohabitant (person who lives with) Defendant.
Defendant was served in accordance with Pa. R.C.P. 1930.4 and provided notice
of the time, date and location of the hearing scheduled in this matter.
Appearances by Parties and/or Counsel:
. Plaintiff appeared personally and is represented by: Jessica
Diamondstone
• Defendant appeared personally and is represented by:
Elizabeth Hoffman
AND NOW, this 31st Day of August, 2004 the court having jurisdiction over the
parties and the subject-matter, it is ORDERED, ADJUDGED and DECREED as
follows:
Plaintiffs request for a Final Protection Order is granted, after hearing upon
finding abuse within the PFA Act.
Plaintiffs request for a final protection order is granted.
1. Defendant shall not abuse, stalk, harass, threaten or attempt to use physical
force that would reasonably be expected to cause bodily injury to the Plaintiff or
any other protected person in any place where they might be found.
2. Defendant is completely evicted and excluded from the residence at:
420 Third Street
West Fairview, PA 17025
or any other residence where Plaintiff or any other person protected under this
Order may live. Exclusive possession of the residence is granted to Plaintiff.
Defendant shall have no right or privilege to enter or be present on the premises
of Plaintiff or any other person protected under this Order.
3. Except as provided in Paragraph 5 of this Order, Defendant is prohibited from
having ANY CONTACT with the Plaintiff, or any other person protected under
this Order, at any location, including but not limited to any contact at Plaintiffs
school, business, or place of employment.
4. Except as provided in Paragraph 5 of this Order, Defendant shall not contact the
Plaintiff. or any other person protected under this Order, by telephone or by any
other means, including through third persons.
5. Custody of the following minor children:
1. Ashlyn Jade Gault
2. Kyla McKay Gault
shall be as follows:
. Plaintiff shall have primary physical custody of the
children. Defendant shall have periods of supervised
visitation with the children on Wednesdays from 5:00
p.m. until 7:00 p.m., on Fridays from 5:00 p.m. until 5:00
p.m. and on alternating Sundays from 9 a.m. until 4:00
p.m.
Exchanges shall take place at the Enola Municipal
Building on the corner of Wertzville Road and Enola
Drive. The parties shall give each other a fifteen (15)
minute grace period from the scheduled exchange times
to allow for lateness.
Defendant's periods of supervised visitation shall take
place at his mother's home.
The visitation schedule shall begin Wednesday,
September 1, 2004 and the first Sunday visit shall begin
on Sunday, September 12, 2004.
6. The following additional relief is granted as authorized by §6108 of the Act:
- Defendant is prohibited from having any contact with Plaintiffs relatives
and Plaintiffs children listed in this petition, except as the court may find
necessary with respect to partial custody and/or visitation with the minor
child/ren.
- Defendant shall not contact Plaintiff at her place of employment:
Highmark
Center Street
Camp Hill, PA 17011
7. A certified copy of this Order shall be provided to the police department where
Plaintiff resides and any other agency specified hereafter:
East Pennsboro Township Police Department
8. THIS ORDER SUPERSEDES:
1. ANY PRIOR PFA ORDER
2. ANY PRIOR ORDER RELATING TO CHILD CUSTODY
9. All provisions of this order shall expire on: March 3, 2006
NOTICE TO THE DEFENDANT
VIOLATION OF THIS ORDER MAY RESULT IN YOUR ARREST ON THE
CHARGE OF INDIRECT CRIMINAL CONTEMPT WHICH 1S PUNISHABLE
BY A FINE OF UP TO $1,000 AND/OR A JAIL SENTENCE OF UP TO SIX
MONTHS. 23 PA.C.S. §6114. VIOLATION MAY ALSO SUBJECT YOU TO
PROSECUTION AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES UNDER THE
PENNSYLVANIA CRIMES CODE.
THIS ORDER IS ENFORCEABLE IN ALL FIFTY (50) STATES, THE
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, TRIBAL LANDS, U.S. TERRITORIES AND THE
COMMONWEALTH OF PUERTO RICO UNDER THE VIOLENCE AGAINST
WOMEN ACT, 18 U.S.C. §2265. IF YOU TRAVEL OUTSIDE OF THE STATE
AND INTENTIONALLY VIOLATE THIS ORDER, YOU MAY BE SUBJECT
TO FEDERAL CRIMINAL PROCEEDINGS UNDER THAT ACT. I8 U.S.C
§§2261-2262. IF YOU POSSESS A FIREARM OR ANY AMMUNITION
WHILE THIS ORDER IS IN EFFECT, YOU MAY BE CHARGED WITH A
FEDERAL OFFENSE EVEN IF THIS PENNSYLVANIA ORDER DOES NOT
EXPRESSLY PROHIBIT YOU FROM POSSESSING FIREARMS OR
AMMUNITION. 18 U.S.C. §922(g)(8).
NOTICE TO LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICIALS
The police who have jurisdiction over the plaintiffs residence OR any location
where a violation of this order occurs OR where the defendant may be located,
shall enforce this order. An arrest for violation of Paragraphs 1 through 5 of this
order may be without warrant, based solely on probable cause, whether or not the
violation is committed in the presence of the police. 23 Pa.C.S. §6113.
Subsequent to arrest, the police officer shall seize all weapons used or threatened
to be used during the violation of the protection order or during prior incidents of
abuse. The Cumberland County Sheriff's Office shall maintain possession of the
weapons until further order of this Court.
When the defendant is placed under arrest for violation of this order, the defendant
shall be taken to the appropriate authority or authorities before whom defendant is
to be arraigned. A "Complaint for Indirect Criminal Contempt" shall then be
completed and signed by the police officer OR the plaintiff. Plaintiffs presence
and signature are not required to file the complaint.
If sufficient grounds for violation of this order are alleged, the defendant shall be
arraigned, bond set and both parties given notice of the date of the hearing.
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Kevin A. Hess
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VERIFICATION
1, Michael D. Rentschler, Esquire, do hereby swear and affirm that the statements contained in
this Petition to Modify Custody Order are true and correct based upon representations made to
me by my client, the Petitioner herein. I further certify that I am authorized to sign this
verification. I understand that any false statement may be prosecuted under Pa CSA Section
4904 which relates to unsworn falsification to authorities.
Date:
MICHAEL D. RENTSCHLER, ESQ
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Michael D. Rentschler, Esquire, do hereby affirm that on the date stated herein, I served a true and
correct copy of the foregoing document upon the following individual, by first class mail, postage
prepaid addressed to:
Elizabeth A. Hoffman, Esquire
106 Walnut Street
Harrisburg, PA 17101
Michael D. Rentschler, Esquire
28 N. 32' Street
Camp Hill, Pennsylvania 17011
Supreme Court ID # 45836
Attorney for Petitioner
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MEADE BUFFINGTON, III IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
PLAINTIFF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V.
KAREN GAULT
DEFENDANT
99-4961 CIVIL ACTION LAW
IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, Thursday, February 09, 2006 upon consideration of the attached Complaint,
it is hereby directed that parties and their respective counsel appear before Dawn S. Sunday, Esq. , the conciliator,
at 39 West Main Street, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055 on Wednesday, March 01, 2006 _ at 10:00 AM
for a Pre-Hearing Custody Conference. At such conference, an effort will be made to resolve the issues in dispute; or
if this cannot be accomplished, to define and narrow the issues to be heard by the court, and to enter into a temporary
order. All children 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 Abuse orders,
Special Relief orders, and Custody orders to the conciliator 48 hours prior to scheduled hearing.
FOR THE COURT,
By: /s/ _ Dawn S. Sunday, Esq_
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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
HAVE AN ATTORNEY OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE OFFICE SET
FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL FIELP.
Cumberland County Bar Association
32 South Bedford Street
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
Telephone (717) 249-3166
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Plaintiff
VS.
KAREN GAULT
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
99-4961 CIVIL ACTION LAW
IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this to- day of /tip , 2006, upon
consideration of the attached Custody Conciliation Report, it is ordered and directed as follows:
1. The Father, Meade Buffington, III, and the Mother, Karen Gault, shall have shared legal
custody of Kyla McKay Gault, born May 28, 1999, and Ashlyn Jade Gault, born August 23, 2003.
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 this paragraph each
parent shall be entitled to all records and information pertaining to the Children including, but not
limited to, school and medical records and information.
2. The Mother shall have primary physical custody of the Children.
3. Until March 31, 2006, the Father shall have partial physical custody of the Children every
Friday from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and on alternating Sundays, beginning March 12, 2006, from
8:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Beginning on March 31, 2006, the Father shall have custody of the Children
on alternating weekends from Friday at 5:30 p.m. through Saturday at 5:30 p.m. and for an additional
period during the interim week on the day arranged by agreement between the parties.
4. The parties shall share having custody of the Children on holidays as arranged by agreement.
5. Each party shall be entitled to have custody of the Children for up to one week each summer
for vacation upon providing at least 30 days advance notice to the other party. The parent providing
notice first under this provision shall be entitled to preference on his or her selection of vacation dates.
6. The parties shall participate in therapeutic family counseling with a professional selected by
agreement between the parties. The purpose of the counseling shall be to assist the parties in
establishing a co-parenting relationship with sufficient communication and cooperation to enable them
to effectively co-parent their Children. The parties shall attend a minimum of four sessions. All costs
of counseling which are not covered by insurance shall be shared equally between the parties. The
parties shall select the counselor and contact the counselor's office within two weeks of the date of the
custody conciliation conference in order to schedule their first counseling session.
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7. The parties shall make arrangements for their Daughter, Kyla, to participate in counseling
with a professional to be selected by agreement between the parties. The purpose of the counseling
shall be to facilitate the Child's adjustment to the custodial arrangements and to address any issues of
concern with regard to the Child's emotional well being. The parties shall select the Child's counselor
and contact the counselor's office within two weeks of the date of the custody conciliation conference
to schedule the Child's initial session. Any costs of counseling which are not covered by insurance
shall be shared equally between the parties.
8. Each parent shall provide the other parent with information, including address and telephone
number, concerning non-family third party caregivers for the Children.
9. Each parent shall ensure that the other parent has his or her current address and telephone
number.
10. Unless otherwise agreed between the parties, all exchanges of custody shall take place at
the McDonald's in Camp Hill.
11. This Order is entered pursuant to an agreement of the parties at a custody conciliation
conference. The parties may modify the provisions of this Order by mutual consent. In the absence of
mutual consent, the terms of this Order shall control.
BY THE COURT,
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A. Hess J.
cc: /lizabeth A, Hoffman, Esquire - Counsel for Father
,olichael D. Rentschler, Esquire - Counsel for Mother
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
MEADE BUFFINGTON, III
Plaintiff
99-4961 CIVIL ACTION LAW
vs.
KAREN GAULT
IN CUSTODY
Defendant
Prior Judge: Kevin A. Hess
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 subjects of this litigation is as
follows:
NAME DATE OF BIRTH CURRENTLY IN CUSTODY OF
Kyla McKay Gault May 28, 1999
Ashlyn Jade Gault August 23, 2003
Mother
Mother
2. A custody conciliation conference was held on March 7, 2006, with the following
individuals in attendance: The Father, Meade Buffington, III, with his counsel, Elizabeth A. Hoffman,
Esquire, and the Mother, Karen Gault, with her counsel, Michael D. Rentschler, Esquire.
3. The parties agreed to entry of an Order in the form as attached.
Date Dawn S. Sunday, Esquire
Custody Conciliator