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BY THE COURT,
MILTON STACKFIELD, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. CIVIL ACTION - LAW
MICHELE L. GRAFF,
Defendant NO. 99-5290 CIVIL TERM
AND NOW, this 28`s day of August, 2000, upon consideration of Defendant's
Petition for Special Relief, this matter is referred to the custody conciliation process and
the Court Administrator is directed to facilitate this referral.
PENDING the custody conciliation, the existing order of court shall remain in full
force and effect.
Johnna Deily, Esq.
26 West High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
Attorney for Plaintiff
Milton Stackfield
1226 Claremont road
Carlisle, PA 17013
Plaintiff
Michele Graff
924 Alexander Spring Road
Carlisle, PA 17013
Defendant, Pro Se
Court Administrator
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MILTON STACKFIELD IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. NO. 99-5290 CIVIL TERM
MICHELE GRAFF,
Defendant Civil Action Law - In Custody
PREHEARING MEMORANDUM OF THE
PLAINTIFF, MILTON STACKFIELD
I Factual/Pro AHUral History
The parties are the natural parents of three children,
SAIDIS,
SHUFF &
MASLAND
A17UMPATMAW
16 W. High Siren
Grlble, PA
Quinten Edward Louis Stackfield D.O.B. 6/27/87, Preston August
Louis Stackfield D.O.B. 9/8/89, and Dalton Louis Stackfield
D.O.B. 1/22/91.
The children are in the primary physical custody of the
mother, subject to periods of partial physical custody in their
father, per Court Order of October 21, 1999.
Due to some disagreements of the parties, the mother has
denied the father visitation with the children, and a Contempt
Petition was filed by the father.
L1._ Issues Before The Court
1. Should the mother be held in contempt for violation
of the Court Order of October 21, 1999, for her
denial of the father's visitation rights of the
children?
Suggested answer in the affirmative.
Although mother wishes to dictate to father who the
children can be around when they are in his presence,
mother cannot arbitrarily deny him visitation without
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a new Court order.
2. Should the parties meet at a mutual place, such as
Sheetz Convenience Store on Route 11, to avoid
altercations by the parties?
Suggested answer in the affirmative.
Due to the volatility of the parties'
relationship, along with the screaming and yelling
that is done by the mother's family, the initial
place would work out for both parties.
III. Witnesses
1. Milton Stackfield, the father of the children.
2. Debbie Stackfield, the wife of the father.
IV. Proposed Resolution of the Case
The father simply wishes to exercise his periods of
partial physical custody pursuant to the prior Court Order of
October 21, 1999, without interruption, and to meet at a
neutral spot to make the exchanges.
Respectfully submitted,
SAIDIS,
SHUFF &
MASLAND
A'TMRNEYs-ATuw
26 W. High Street
Grliele, PA
SAIDIS, SHUFF, FLOWER 6, LINDSAY
By:
Joh J. eily, Esq.
26. . High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
717-243-6222
Attorney for Defendant
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MILTON STACKFIELD IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. NO. 99-5290 CIVIL TERM
MICHELE GRAFF,
Defendant Civil Action Law - In Custody
PREHEARING MEMORANDUM OF THE
PLAINTIFF, MILTON STACKFIELD
I. Fa aI/P o dural History
The parties are the natural parents of three children,
Quinten Edward Louis Stackfield D.O.B. 6/27/87, Preston August
Louis Stackfield D.O.B. 9/8/89, and Dalton Louis Stackfield
D.O.B. 1/22/91.
The children are in the primary physical custody of the
mother, subject to periods of partial physical custody in their
father, per Court Order of October 21, 1999.
Due to some disagreements of the parties, the mother has
denied the father visitation with the children, and a Contempt
Petition was filed by the father.
II. Issues Aefore The Court
1. Should the mother be held in contempt for violation
of the Court Order of October 21, 1999, for her
denial of the father's visitation rights of the
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children?
Suggested answer in the affirmative.
Although mother wishes to dictate to father who the
children can be around when they are in his presence,
mother cannot arbitrarily deny him visitation without
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26 w. High SUM
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a new Court Order.
2. Should the parties meet at a mutual place, such as
Sheetz Convenience Store on Route 11, to avoid
altercations by the parties?
Suggested answer in the affirmative.
Due to the volatility of the parties,
relationship, along with the screaming and yelling
that is done by the mothers family, the initial
place would work out for both parties.
,UL. WitneaAes
1. Milton Stackfield, the father of the children.
2. Debbie Stackfield, the wife of the father.
IV. Proposed Resolution of the Case
The father simply wishes to exercise his periods of
partial physical custody pursuant to the prior Court Order of
October 21, 1999, without interruption, and to meet at a
neutral spot to make the exchanges.
Respectfully submitted,
SAIDIS, SNUFF, FLOWER & LINDSAY
By
J h na J, eily, Esq.
2 W. High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
717-243-6222
Attorney for Defendant
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SAIDIS, Gam, S1 & MASLAND
26 W. HIGH STREET 2109 MARKET STREET
CARLISLE, PA 170tj. 'CAMP HILL, PA 17011
PHONE (717) 243.6222 PHONE (717) 737.3403
CERTIFIED COPY: ',.
MILTON STACKFIELD, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. CIVIL ACTION - LAW
MICHELE GRAFF
NO. 99. > > Rio ?c -f
Defendant IN CUSTODY It-
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, ql 1 j RC/
the attached Complaint, it is hereby directed tllatsidheataoties
and their respective 2nsel ap ear before 1
the conciliator, at {tir `i} (?M?4
day of ?C {f ??pPS- 10 (Q T I?-i on the
999, at in., for a Pre-
Hearing Custody Conference. At suchlc
onference n 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 shall also be present at the conference. Failure
to appear at the conference may provide grounds for entry of a
temporary or permanent order.
FOR THE COURT,
BY:
Custody Conciliator, , \
The Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County is required
by law to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act of
1990. For information about accessible facilities and
reasonable accommodations available to disabled individuals
I?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
YOUeSHOULDconference
THIS oPAPERrTO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU DO
NOT HAVE A LAWYER OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE
SAIDIS, I OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP.
SHUFF &
MASLAND it Cumberland County Bar Association
ATrOENEYS•ATVAW
26 W. 111gh S1lee1 2 Liberty Avenue
Carlisle, PA I Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
(717) 299-3166
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MILTON STACKFIELD,
Plaintiff
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MICHELE GRAFF
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
No. 9 9-5.2 vo Ct;.x T,._.
IN CUSTODY
COMPLAINT FOR CUSTODY
1. The Plaintiff is Milton Stackfield, residing at 1226
Clairmont Road, Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
2. The Defendant is Michele Graff residing at 137 Porter
Avenue, Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17013.
3. Plaintiff seeks partial physical custody of the
following children:
Name Present Residence D.O.B.
Quinton Edward
Louis Stackfield 137 Porter Ave., Carlisle 6/27/87
Preston August
Louis Stackfield 137 Porter Ave., Carlisle 9/8/89
Dalton Thomas
Louis Stackfield 137 Porter Ave., Carlisle 1/22/91
The children were born out of wedlock.
The children are presently in the custody of the
SAIDIS,
SHUFF &
MASLAND
ATT0RW !AT-1AW
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Carlisle. PA
Defendant, who resides at 137 Porter Ave., Carlisle,
Pennsylvania.
During the past five years, the children have resided with
the following persons and at the following addresses:
Persons Addresses Dates
Both parties Pomfret St., Carlisle, PA birth to 7/91
Michele Graff Kentucky 7/91 to 1993
Michele Graff 137 Porter Ave., Carlisle,PA 93 to present
Kim Heilman
SAIDIS,
SHUFF &
MASLAND
ATTORMYS-AT4AW
26 W. High Simi
Carlisle, PA
The mother of the child is Defendant, Michele Graff,
currently residing at 137 Porter Ave., Carlisle, Pennsylvania.
She is not married.
The father of the child is Plaintiff, Milton Stackfi.eld
residing at 1226 Clairmont Road, Carlisle, Pennsylvania.
He is not married.
4. The relationship of Plaintiff to the child is that of
father. The Plaintiff currently resides with the following
persons:
Name Relationship
Debbie Stackfield Wife
and her children
5. The relationship of Defendant to the child is that of
mother. The Defendant currently resides with the following
persons:
Name Relationship
Kim Heilman and the three boys girlfriend
6. Plaintiff has not participated as a part or witness,
or in another capacity, on other litigation concerning the
custody of the children in this or another court. The court,
term and number, and its relationship to this action is: Not
applicable.
Plaintiff has no information of a custody proceeding
concerning the children pending in a court of this Commonwealth.
The court, term and number, and its relationship to this action
is: Not applicable.
SAIDIS,
SHUFF &
MASLAND
ATIDRNEYS-AT•IAW
16 W. High Street
Carlisle, PA
Plaintiff does not know of a person not a party to the
proceedings who has physical custody of the children or claims
to have custody or visitation rights with respect to the
children. The name and address of such person is: Not
applicable.
7. The best interest and permanent welfare of the
children will be served by granting the relief requested because
the children need to further their relationship with their
father, who has been denied contact with his children, through
denial of visits as well as phone contact, and he wants to
establish a regular routine so that he may spend time with his
sons.
8. Each parent whose parental rights to the children have
not been terminated and the person who has physical custody of
the children have been named as parties to this action. All
other persons, named below, who are known to have or claim a
right to custody or visitation of the children will be given
notice of the pendency of this action and the right to
intervene:
Name Address Basis o£ Claim
None
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff requests the court to grant Defendant
partial physical custody of the children.
John J. De' y, Es riire
26 st High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
Attorney for Plaintiff
VERIFICATION
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. Section 4904, relating to
unsworn falsification to authorities.
Dated: '?YIJIt?Y1' I i7to °%1?lo
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MILTON STACKFIELD, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v CIVIL ACTION - LAW
MICHELE L. GRAFF, : NO. 99 - 5290 CIVIL
Defendant : IN CUSTODY
COURT ORDER
AND NOW, this 3IStday of October, 2000, upon consideration of the attached Custody
Conciliation Report, it is ordered and directed as follows:
A hearing is scheduled in ?Ourtroom No. I of the Cumberland County Courthouse
on the W20L day of ?YS62l?en/?.?/ 2000, at 1;20
-,.0.M. The sole issue at this hearing shall be the request by the Mother to limit the
Father's contact with the children by making a condition of Father's visitation that
the Father would not allow his current wife to be present with the children.
2. The existing Custody Order shall remain in effect and the parties shall abide by that
Custody Order pending a hearing in this case.
cc: Johnna J. Kopecky, Esquire
Michele Graff
924 Alexander Spring Road
Carlisle, PA 17013
BY THE COURT,
(L"/.jY
MILTON STACKFIELD,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v
MICHELE L. GRAFF,
Defendant
Prior Judge: J. Wesley Oler, Jr.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 99 - 5290 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:
The pertinent information pertaining to the children who are the subject of this litigation is
as follows:
Quinton Edward Lewis Stackfield, born June 27, 1987; Preston August Lewis Stackfield,
bom September 8,1989; and Dalton Thomas Lewis Stackfield, bom January 22, 1991.
2. A Conciliation Conference was held on October 20, 2000, with the following individuals in
attendance:
The Father, Milton Stackfield, with his counsel, Johnna Kopecky, Esquire; and the Mother,
Michele Graff, who appeared without counsel.
This is the third Custody Conciliation Conference the Conciliator has held in the past year.
The Mother is now petitioning to restrict the Father's ability to have the Father's current
wife present while the Father exercises visitation. Mother suggests that Father's current
wife has called the children niggers and Mother suggests the current wife does not show
affection towards the children and that she encourages her other three children to make
prejudicial remarks toward the three children who are the subject of this Order. Mother
wants a provision saying that Father's current wife shall not be with the children when
Father is visiting them.
4. Father admits that his current wife may have made suggestions in the past, but indicates that
the kids get along with his current wife and the kids want to see him and it is important for
the kids to understand that he is married to a woman and the kids must learn to get along
with that woman. Father also suggests that the Mother is less than sincere in her allegations
primarily because of some prior conduct on behalf of Mother where she has made similar
comments and she has conducted herself in a manner that is somewhat less desirable than
the all American mother.
5. As a matter of law, the Conciliator feels there is probably not enough evidence in this case
to deny the children going with the Father or to restrict the Father's ability to have his
current wife present during custody. Mother has not obtaii.ed any professional testimony
that would support her position that the children are adversely effected by visiting the Father
when the Mother is present. Mother generally feels that Father's wife is somehow morally
deficient because she would make these types of remarks. Unfortunately for the Mother,
such a feeling is not sufficient under the law to restrict visitation. However, because there is
no agreement, the Conciliator is required to refer this matter to Court for a hearing.
6. The Conciliator recommends the entry of an order in the form as attached.
DATE Hubert X. Gilroy, Esquire
Custody Conciliator
LAW OFFICES
SAIDIS, SHUFF & MASLAND
26 W. HIGH STREET 2109 MARKET STREET
CARLISLE, PA 17013 CAMP HILL. PA 17011
PHONE (717) 243.6222 PHONE (717) 737.3405
MILTON STACKFIELD,
MICHELE GRAFF
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 99-5290
Defendant IN CUSTODY
CERTIFIED COPY:
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ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, upon consideration of
the attached Complaint, it is hereby direc ed that the parties
and their respective ,cou pel appear before ' 2?41 11 the concili?7tor, at t?rC ? V\)( ky? r?rt,, CC In2k'r'C, on the 11F day of . Cltrati , , , 2000, at?i 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 shall also be present at the conference. Failure
to appear at the conference may provide grounds for entry of a
temporary or permanent order.
FOR THE COURT,
BY:
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Custody Conciliator
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YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU DO
SAIDIS NOT HAVE A LAWYER OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE
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S H U F F g2 OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP.
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ATMMYS•AT-LAW Cumberland County Bar Association
26 W. High Slreel 2 Liberty Avenue
Carlisle, PA Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
(717) 249-3166
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MILTON STACRFIELD,
Plaintiff
V.
MICHELE GRAFF,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: NO. 99-5290
: IN CUSTODY
PETITION FOR CONTEMPT
AND NOW comes Petitioner, Milton Stackfield, by and through
his attorneys, Saidis, Shuff & Masland and respectfully avers
the following:
1. The Petitioner is Milton Stackfield, an adult
individual residing at P.O. Box 1133, Carlisle, PA
17013.
2. The Respondent is Michele Graff, an adult individual
residing at 137 Porter Avenue, Carlisle, Cumberland
County, Pennsylvania.
3. The parties entered into an agreement at the custody
conciliation, which subsequently became a Court Order,
on October 21, 1999, a copy of said Order is attached
hereto and made a part hereof and marked as Exhibit
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SAIDIS,
SHUFF &
MASLAND
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26 W. High Street
Carlisle, PA
4. Pursuant to the Court Order, the Petitioner is to enjoy
periods of temporary physical custody of the minor
children on two weekends per month, and on a Wednesday
or Thursday evening depending on his work schedule.
5. On or about April 26, 2000, the Respondent violated the
Custody Order by failing to allow the Petitioner to
have the children.
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6. Despite repeated requests, the Respondent continues to
prevent Petitioner from seeing his children, and
specifically wants to place limits who the children can
spend time with when they are in his possession.
WHEREFORE, the Petitioner respectfully requests Your
Honorable Court to enforce the Court Order of October 21, 1999,
and to allow him to have periods of partial physical custody
with the children.
Respectfully submitted,
SAIDIS, SNUFF & MASLAND
BY:
26LW. High Stmt
Carlisle, PA 1 013
717-243-6222
Attorney for Petitioner
SAIDIS,
SHUFF &
MASLAND
ArrORKSMAT•tAW
36 W. High Street
Grllele, PA
VERIFICATION
I verify that the statements made in this Petition for
Contempt are true and correct. I understand that false
statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.
C.S. Section 9904, relating to unsworn falsification to
authorities.
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MILTON STACKffeb,3E,
Plaintiff
MICHELLE GRAFF,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
.5.290
NO. 99-5359 CIVIL
IN CUSTODY
COURT ORDER
AND NOW, this /_'Xtday of October, 1999, upon consideration of the attached Custody
Conciliation Report. it is ordered and directed as follows:
1 • The Mother, Michelle Graff, and the Father, Milton Stackfield, shall enjoy shared
legal custody of Quinton Edward Louis Stackfield, born June 27, 1987; Preston
August Louis Stackfield, bom September 8, 1989; and Dalton Thomas Louis
Stackfield, bom January 22, 1991.
2. The Mother shall enjoy primary physical custody the minor children.
3. The Father shall enjoy periods of temporary physical custody of the minor children
as follows:
A. On two (2) weekends per month when Father is off work from
Friday after school until Sunday evening at 4:00 p.m.
B. On Thursday evening of each week from after school until 7:30 p.m.,
except for the week that Father has off on Wednesday and she shall
have the children on Wednesday evening instead of Thursday
evening. Father shall communicate with Mother each weekend in
advance to confine which evening during the week he will have the
children.
4. The parties shall alternate New Year's, Memorial Day, July 4'°, and Labor Day
holidays pursuant to a scheduled worked out by the parties in advance when Father's
yearly schedule comes out. Father shall notify Mother as to when he has the days
off and the parties shall work out an arrangement so those holidays are shared
equally.
5. Father shall always have custody of the minor children on Thanksgiving and Easter
holidays from 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.
6. Assuming Father is off work on Father's Day, Father shall always have custody on
Father's Day. Mother shall always have custody of the minor children on Mother's
Day, and this provision shall supercede any periods of temporary custody given to
Father above.
7. The parties shall attempt to work out an arrangement between themselves for
custody on the upcoming Christmas holiday. If an agreement cannot be reached,
either party may contact the Custody Conciliator directly for the scheduling of a
Conciliation Conference in advance of the Christmas holiday.
8. This order is entered pursuant to an agreement reached by the parties at a Custody
Conciliation Conference. In the event either party desires to change or modify this
order in any way, that party may petition the court to have the case again scheduled
for a Conference with the Custody Conciliator.
BY THE COURT,
cc:
Johnna J. Deily, Esquire
Michelle Graff
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Plaintiff
MICHELLE GRAFF,
Defendant
Prior Judge:
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 99-5250 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:
I. The pertinent information pertaining to the children who are the subject of this litigation is
as follows:
Quinton Edward Louis Stackfield, born June 27, 1987; Preston August Louis Stackfield,
bom September 8, 1989; Dalton Thomas Louis Stackfreld, bom January 22, 1991.
2. A Conciliation Conference was held on October 14, 1999, with the following individuals in
attendance:
The Father, Milton Stackfield, with his counsel, Johnna J. Deily, Esquire; and the Mother,
Michelle Graff, who appeared without counsel.
3. The parties agree to the entry of an order in the form as attached.
DA Huben X. Gilroy squire
Custody Concilator
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MILTON STACKFIELD, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v CIVIL ACTION - LAW
MICHELLE GRAFF, NO. 99-5290 CIVIL
Defendant IN CUSTODY
COURT ORDER
AND NOW, this -"+day of August, 2000, upon consideration of the attached Custody
Conciliation Report, it is ordered and directed as follows:
1 • A hearing is scheduled in Courtroom No. I of the Cumberland County Courthouse
on Friday, the 25th day of August, 2000, at 8:30 a.m. at which time testimony will be
taken in the above case. The hearing time is limited, and the parties shall be
prepared to state on the record their concerns with respect to the issues before the
Court with respect to exchange of custody and enforcement of the existing Custody
Order. Counsel for the parties, or the parties if they choose to proceed without
counsel, shall file with the Court and opposing counsel a memorandum setting forth
the history of custody in this case, the issues currently before the Court, a summary
of each parties position on those issues, and a specific custody order proposal for
each party. This memorandum shall be filed on or before August 24, 2000.
2. Pending further Order of this Court, this Court's prior Order of October 21, 1999
shall remain in effect subject to the following modifications:
A. Exchange of custody between the Mother and the Father shall take
place at the Sheetz Convenience Store on Route 11 at the comer of
Route I 1 and Allen Road in Carlisle. Father's alternating weekend
custody shall start on Friday at 3:00 p.m. and continue until Sunday
evening at 4:00 p.m. Father shall pick the children up at the Sheetz
Store at 3:00 p.m. and shall deliver them to back to the Sheetz Store
on Sunday at 3:00 p.m. at which time Mother will pick up: the
children.
B. Mother is specifically directed to abide by this Order and the prior
Order of October 21, 1999. Appropriate law enforcement officials
are hereby authorized to enforce the terms of this alternating
weekend visitation to ensure that Father has custody of the children
on the weekends. Father's periods of alternating weekends shall
commence on Friday, August 18th with Father picking up the
children at Sheetz at 3:00 p.m.
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3. Counsel for the Father is directed to refer a certified copy of this Order to the
Cumberland County Sheriff and direct the Mother to be served by the Sheriff in
addition to the Mother receiving a copy through the normal mailing process of the
Cumberland County Prothonotary.
cc: Johnna J. Deily, Esquire
Michelle Graff
924 Alexander Spring Road
Carlisle, PA 17013
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MILTON STACKFIELD,
Plaintiff
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MICHELLE GRAFF,
Defendant
Prior Judge: J. Wesley Oler, Jr.
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 99-5290 CIVIL
M 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:
Quinton Edward Louis Stackfield, bom June 27, 1987; Preston August Louis Stackfield,
bom September 8, 1989; and Dalton Thomas Louis Stackfield, bom January 22, 1991.
2. A Conciliation Conference was held on August 11, 2000, with the following individuals in
attendance:
The Father, Milton Stackfield, with his counsel, Johnna J. Deily, Esquire; the Mott,-r.
Michelle Graff, appeared for approximately five (5) minutes. She became very agitated
when the Conciliator advised the Mother that the Conciliator's custom is to only allow the
parties and their legal counsel in the Conference. Although Mother started the Confe-_uce
indicating she did not want legal representation, she demanded that her mother be able to be
a party in the Conference. The Conciliator refused, and the Mother stormed out of the
Conference demanding that a hearing be set.
The Conciliation Order of Court suggests "failure to appear at the Conference may provide
grounds for the entry of a temporary or permanent Order". By the Mother's actions, the
Conciliator deemed her to have notice of the Conference and to willingly not attend the
Conference.
4. The Father's issues at this point are arranging a location for exchange of custody and also
obtaining enforcement of the existing Custody Order which Father suggests Mother is not
abiding by. The Conciliator recommends the entry of an order in the form as attached to
schedule a hearing on the contempt issue and to also address other issues pending the
hearing.
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DATE Hubert X.
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MILTON STACKHOtMM, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
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MICHELLE GRAFF, NO.99-5240-C1VIl.
Defendant IN CUSTODY
COURT ORDER
AND NOW, this 2(51day of October, 1999, upon consideration of the attached Custody
Conciliation Report, it is ordered and directed as follows:
The Mother, Michelle Graff, and the Father, Milton Stackfield, shall enjoy shared
legal custody of Quinton Edward Louis Stackfield, bom June 27, 1987; Preston
August Louis Stackfield, bom September 8, 1989; and Dalton Thomas Louis
Stackfield, bom January 22, 1991.
2. The Mother shall enjoy primary physical custody the minor children.
3. The Father shall enjoy periods of temporary physical custody of the minor children
as follows:
A. On two (2) weekends per month when Father is off work from
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Friday after school until Sunday evening at 4:00 p.m.
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B. On Thursday evening of each week from after school until 7:30 p.m.,
except for the week that Father has off on Wednesday and she shall
„- have the children on Wednesday evening instead of Thursday
c? evening. Father shall communicate with Mother each weekend in
advance to confirm which evening during the week he will have the
children.
4. The parties shall altemate New Year's, Memorial Day, July 4'h, and Labor Day
holidays pursuant to a scheduled worked out by the parties in advance when Father's
yearly schedule comes out. Father shall notify Mother as to when he has the days
off and the parties shall work out an arrangement so those holidays are shared
equally.
5. Father shall always have custody of the minor children on Thanksgiving and Easter
holidays from 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.
6. Assuming Father is off work on Father's Day, Father shall always have custody on
Father's Day. Mother shall always have custody of the minor children on Mother's
Day, and this provision shall supercede any periods of temporary custody given to
Father above.
The parties shall attempt to work out an arrangement between themselves for
custody on the upcoming Christmas holiday. If an agreement cannot be reached,
either party may contact the Custody Conciliator directly for the scheduling of a
Conciliation Conference in advance of the Christmas holiday.
8. This order is entered pursuant to an agreement reached by the parties at a Custody
Conciliation Conference. In the event either party desires to change or modify this
order in any way, that party may petition the court to have the case again scheduled
for a Conference with the Custody Conciliator.
cc: Johnna J. Deily, Esquire
Michelle Graff'
BY THE COURT,
MILTON STACKHOUSE,
Plaintiff
MICHELLE GRAFF,
Defendant
Prior Judge:
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 99-5250 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:
The pertinent information pertaining to the children who are the subject of this litigation is
as follows:
Quinton Edward Louis Stackfield, born June 27, 1987; Preston August Louis Stackfield,
bom September 8, 1989; Dalton Thomas Louis Stackfield, bom January 22, 1991.
2. A Conciliation Conference was held on October 14, 1999, with the following individuals in
attendance:
The Father, Milton Stackfield, with his counsel, Johnna J. Deily, Esquire; and the Mother,
Michelle Graff, who appeared without counsel.
3. The parties agree to the entry of an order in the form as attached.
DATE Hubert X. Gilroy squire
Custody Conciliator
SHERIFF'S RETURN - REGULAR
CASE NO: 1999-05290 P
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA:
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
STACKFIELD MILTON
VS
GRAFF MICHELE
STEVE WHISTLER , Sheriff or Deputy Sheriff of
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, who being duly sworn according to law,
says, the within ORDER OF COURT was served upon
GRAFF MICHELE the
RESPONDANT at 0017:10 HOURS, on the 23rd day of August 2000
at 934 ALEXANDER SPRING ROAD
CARLISLE, PA 17013 by handing to
MICHELLE GRAFF
a true and attested copy of ORDER OF COURT together with
ACTION IN CUSTODY
and at the same time directing Her attention to the contents thereof.
Sheriff's Costs:
Docketing 18.00
Service 4.96
Affidavit .00
Surcharge 10.00
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32.96
Sworn and Subscribed to before
me this 30m- day of
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So Answers:
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R. Thomas Kline
08/24/2000
SAIDIS, SHUFF & MASLAND
By:
Deputy' Sheriff
MILTON STACKFIELD
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
PLAINTIFF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V.
MICHELE L. GRAFF
DEFENDANT 99-5290 CIVIL ACTION LAW
IN CUSTODY
AND NOW, this _ 30TH day of AUGUST , 2000, upon consideration of the attached Complaint,
it is hereby directed that the parties and their respective counsel appear before Hubert X. Gilroy Esq. , the conciliator,
at 4th Floor, Cumberland County Courthouse Carlisle on the 20th day ofOCTOBER , 2000, at 10:30 a.m.
for a Pre-Hearing Custody Conference. At such conference, an effort will be made to resolve the issues in dispute; or
if this cannot be accomplished, to define and narrow the issues to be heard by the court, and to enter into a temporary
order. All children age five or older may also be present at the conference. Failure to appear at the conference may
provide grounds for entry of a temporary or permanent order.
FOR THE COURT,
By: _ Isl Hubert X ilay. E4. 60
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 HELP.
Cumberland County Bar Association
2 Liberty Avenue
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
Telephone (717)249-3166
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MILTON STACKFIELD, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V.
MICHELE L. GRAFF,
Defendant 99-5290 CIVIL TERM
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this 25th day of August, 2000, upon
consideration of the petition for contempt filed by the Plaintiff
in the above-captioned matter, and following a hearing, the Court
finds that the Defendant, Michelle Graff, has intentionally,
voluntarily and willfully failed to comply with the terms of the
Order of Court heretofore entered by placing a condition upon the
Plaintiff that he not see the children in the presence of his
wife, and she is consequently adjudicated in contempt.
The sentence of the Court is that the Defendant pay
the sum of $100.00 as a consequence of the contempt. This order
is entered without prejudice to either party to file a petition
for modification if he or she feels that the present order is not
satisfactory.
Johnna J. Deily, Esquire
For the Plaintiff
Michele Graff
929 Alexander Spring Road
Carlisle, PA 17013
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MILTON STACKFIELD,
Plaintiff
V.
MICHELE L. GRAFF
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 99-5290 CIVIL TERM
AND NOW, this 20`fi day of November, 2000, upon consideration of the attached
letter from Johnna J. Kopecky, Esq., attorney for Plaintiff, the hearing previously
scheduled in this matter for December 27, 2000, is rescheduled to Monday, January 8,
2001, at 1:30 p.m., in Courtroom No. 1, Cumberland County Courthouse, Carlisle,
Pennsylvania.
BY THE COURT,
Johnna J. Kopecky, Esq.
26 West High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
Attorney for Plaintiff
Michele Graff
924 Alexander Spring Road
Carlisle, PA 17013
Defendant, Pro Se
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LAW OFFICES
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26 WEST HIGH STREET
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GEOFFREY S. SHUFF
JAMES D. FLOWER, JR.
CAROL J. LINDSAY
JOHNNA J. KOPECKY
KART. M. LEDEBOHM
JOSEPH L. HITCHINGS
'T'HOMAS E. FLOWER
November 10, 2000
The Honorable J. Wesley Oler, Jr.
Curaberi.r.4 County C3-rth'..uoL
Court of Common Pleas
Carlisle, PA 17013
Re: Stackfield v. Graff
No. 99-5290
Dear Judge Oler:
OF COUNSEL
ALBERT H. MASLAND
WEST SHORE OFFICE:
2109 MARKET STREET
CAMP HILL, PA 17011
TELEPHONE: (717)737.3405
FACSIMILE: (717)737-3407
REPLY TO CARLISLE
I am in receipt of the Order scheduling the custody hearing in the
above-captioned matter for December 27, 2000 at 1:30 p.m. I will be out
of the office that day, and I believe that I had previously advised ycur
secretary as such.
Could you kindly reschedule this matter for another day that I will
be in the office.
Thank you for your cooperation in this matter, and I hope this does
not pose any difficulty for your office.
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Cc: Milton. Stackfield
Michele Graff
Very truly yours,
MILTON STACKFIELD, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. CIVIL ACTION - LAW
MICHELE L. GRAFF,
Defendant NO. 99-5290 CIVIL TERM
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this 8th day of January, 2001, upon
consideration of Defendant's Petition for Special Relief, and
Defendants having failed to appear for the hearing scheduled on
the petition, and Plaintiff and his counsel having appeared and
moved for a dismissal of the petition, the Plaintiff's motion is
granted, the Defendant's Petition for Special Relief is
dismissed, and the existing order of Court regarding custody
dated October 21, 1999, shall remain in full force and effect.
By the Court,
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J. Wesley Oler r.,
Johnna J. Kopecky, Esquire
26 West High gh Street Carlisle, PA 17013
Attorney for Plaintiff
Michele Graff Q/ _ 9-01
924 Alexander Spring Road -Rks
Carlisle, PA 17013
Defendant, Pro se
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