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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY
STATE OF PENNA.
NICOLE A. O'BRIEN, II
Plaintiff (I No. 99-6455 CIVIL TERM
VERSUS
PATRICK M. O'BRIEN,
Defendant
DECREE IN
DIVORCE
AND NOW, ?rLC )LJ.?? Z , 2001 , IT IS ORDERED AND
DECREED THAT NICOLE A. O'BRIEN ,PLAINTIFF,
AND
PATRICK M. O'BRIEN
DEFENDANT,
ARE DIVORCED FROM THE BONDS OF MATRIMONY.
THE COURT RETAINS JURISDICTION OF THE FOLLOWING CLAIMS WHICH HAVE
BEEN RAISED OF RECORD IN THIS ACTION FOR WHICH A FINAL ORDER HAS NOT
YET BEEN ENTERED;
BY THE COU
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NICOLE A. O'BRIEN (200.58-7569),
Plaintiff
VS.
PATRICK M. O'BRIEN 1187.48.30531,
Defendant
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
1 IN THE COURT OF COMMON
1 PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
1 PENNSYLVANIA
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1 CIVIL ACTION - LAW
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1 NO. 99.6455 CIVIL TERM
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1 IN DIVORCE
Transmit the record, together with the following information, to the Court for entry of a divorce
decree:
1. Ground for Divorce: Irretrievable breakdown under Section 3301(c).
2. Date and manner of service of the Complaint: 28 October 1 Q
3. Complete either Paragraph (a) or (b):
(a) Date of execution of the Affidavit of Consent required by Section 3301(c) of the
Divorce Code: by Plaintiff: 11 December 2001
by Defendant: 4 December 2001
(b) (1) Date of execution of the Affidavit required by Section 3301(d) of the Divorce
Code: (2) Date of filing and service of the Plaintiff's Affidavit upon the
Respondent:
4. Related claims pending: None
5. Complete either (a) or (b):
(a) Date and manner of service of the Notice of Intention to File Praecipe to Transmit
Record, a copy of which is attached:
(b) Date Plaintiff's Waiver of Notice in Section 3301(c) Divorce was filed with the
Prothonotary: paled 11 December 001 filed contemno,a_ neo??ly herwlth. Date Defendant's
Waiver of Notice in SecUOn 3301(c) Divorce
2001, filed contemooraneo iclv herewith. was filed with the Prothonotary: dated 4ated 4 Decembe,
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Date: /Lbw azo1 By
Sam L. Andes
Attorney for Plaintiff
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Attorney for Plaintiff
Supreme Court ID 17225
525 North 12"' Street
Lemoyne, PA 17043
(717) 761-5361
NICOLE A. O'BRIEN,
Plaintiff
Vs.
PATRICK M. O'BRIEN,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON
PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 99-6455 CIVIL TERM
IN DIVORCE
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Please withdraw all economic claims filed by the Plaintiff, Nicole A. O'Brien, in this
matter, including any claims for equitable distribution, alimony, alimony pendente lite,
counsel fees and expenses, or the like.
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NICOLE A. O'BRIEN,
Plaintiff
V.
PATRICK M. O'BRIEN,
Defendant
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: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
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IN DIVORCE AND CUSTODY
YOU HAVE BEEN SUED IN COURT. If you wish to defend against the claim 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 Office of the
Prothonotary, 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, PENNSYLVANIA 17013
(717) 249-3166
NICOLE A. O'BRIEN, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO.
PATRICK M. O'BRIEN, IN DIVORCE AND CUSTODY
Defendant
COMPLAINT
I. The Plaintiff is NICOLE A. O'BRIEN, Social Security number 200-58-7569, who
currently resides at 41 Sussex Road, Camp Hill, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
2. The Defendant is PATRICK M. O'BRIEN, Social Security number 18738-3053,
who currently resides at 41 Sussex Road, Camp Hill, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
3. Plaintiff and Defendant have been bona fide residents in the Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania for at least six (6) months immediately previous to the filing of this Complaint.
4. Plaintiff and Defendant were married on August 10, 1998 at Norfolk, Virginia.
COUNT' I - DIVORCE
5. Paragraphs I through 4 of this Complaint are incorporated herein by reference as
though set forth in full.
6. There have been no prior actions of divorce or for annulment between the parties.
7. Divorce is sought pursuant to the provisions of the Divorce Code, Sections
3301(c) in that:
a) The marriage is irretrievably broken.
8. The Plaintiff has been advised that counseling is available and that Plaintiff may
have the right to request that the court require the parties to participate in counseling.
9. Defendant is not a member of the armed services.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff requests this Honorable Court to enter a Decree of Divorce.
j COUNT It - CUSTODY
10. Paragraphs 1 through 9 of this Complaint are incorporated herein by reference as
though set forth in full.
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11. The parties are the natural parents of Patrick Nicolas O'Brien, bom February 23,
1999, age 5 months.
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12. Child has lived with his parents at 41 Sussex Road, Camp Hill, Cumberland
County, Pennsylvania since his birth.
13. The Plaintiff is the mother.
I 14. The Defendant is the father.
j 15. The child was born during wedlock.
16. The mother seeks primary custody of the child since the father has abused the
mother in front of the child over the course of the child's life.
17. The father has proven to be an unfit role model.
I 18. The mother is ready, able, and willing to care for the child and has done so since
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the child's birth.
WHEREFORE, the Plaintiff/Mother requests this Honorable court to grant her primary
custody with partial custody awarded to the Defendant/Father following a custody conference.
Respectfully submitted,
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Austin F. Grogan quire
24 North Mod St
Camp Hill, PA 17011
(717) 737-1956
Attorney for Plaintiff
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VERIFICATION
I, NICOLE O'BRIEN, verify that the statements made in the foregoing Complaint are we
and correct to the best of my knowledge, information, and belief. I understand that false
statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. § 4904, relating to unworn
falsification to authorities.
NICOLE O'BRIEN
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NICOLE A. O'BRIEN, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. : NO. 99-6455 CIVIL
PATRICK M. O'BRIEN, IN DIVORCE AND CUSTODY
Defendant
AFFIDAVIT OF ACCEPTANCE OF SERVICE
I, BRIDGET M. WHITLEY, ESQUIRE, accept service of the Divorce and Custody
Complaint on behalf of PATRICK M. O'BRIEN, Defendant, in the above-captioned case and
verify that I am authorized to do so.
I verify that the statements made in this affidavit are true and correct. I understand that
false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. §4904 relating to unworn
falsification to authorities.
DATE 0 2 9q_ 4ry ? x
Bridget . Whitley, Esquire
KEEFER WOOD ALLEN & RAHAL, LLP
210 Walnut Street
P. 0. Box 11963
Harrisburg, PA 17108-1963
NICOLE A. O'BRIEN,
Plaintiff
VS.
PATRICK M. O'BRIEN,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON
PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 99-6455 CIVIL TERM
IN DIVORCE
1. A Complaint in Divorce under Section 3301(c) of the Divorce Code was filed on
October 1999 and was served upon the Defendant on or about I 0-7,8- 1999
2. The marriage of Plaintiff and Defendant is irretrievably broken and ninety (90)
days have elapsed from the date of filing of the complaint and the date of service of the
complaint on the Defendant.
3. 1 consent to the entry of a final decree in divorce either after service of a Notice of
Intention to Request Entry of the Decree or upon filing of my Waiver of the Notice of
Intention to Request Entry of the Decree.
4. 1 have been advised of the availability of marriage counseling and understand that
Court maintains a list of marriage counselors and that I may request the Court to require
my spouse and I to participate in counseling and, being so advised, do not request that the
Court require that my spouse and I participate in counseling prior to the divorce becoming
final.
I verify that the statements made in this Affidavit are true and correct and I
erstand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S.
Section 4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
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Plaintiff
VS.
PATRICK M. O'BRIEN,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON
PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 99-6455 CIVIL TERM
IN DIVORCE
1. 1 consent to the entry of a final decree in divorce without notice.
2. 1 understand that I may lose rights concerning alimony, division of property,
lawyer's fees, or expenses if I do not claim them before a divorce is granted.
3. 1 understand that I will not be divorced until a divorce decree is entered by the
court and that a copy of the decree will be sent to me immediately after it is filed with the
Prothonotary.
1 verify that the statements made in this Affidavit 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.
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Dated: NI OLE A. O'BRIEN
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NICOLE A. O'BRIEN,
Plaintiff
VS.
PATRICK M. O'BRIEN,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON
PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 99-6455 CIVIL TERM
IN DIVORCE
1. A Complaint in Divorce under Section 3301(c) of the Divorce Code was filed on
October 1999 and was served upon the Defendant on or about QCl- w A8, 1999
2. The marriage of Plaintiff and Defendant is irretrievably broken and ninety (90)
s have elapsed from the date of filing of the complaint and the date of service of the
aint on the Defendant.
3. 1 consent to the entry of a final decree in divorce either after service of a Notice of
Intention to Request Entry of the Decree or upon filing of my Waiver of the Notice of
Intention to Request Entry of the Decree.
4. 1 have been advised of the availability of marriage counseling and understand that
the Court maintains a list of marriage counselors and that I may request the Court to require
my spouse and I to participate in counseling and, being so advised, do not request that the
Court require that my spouse and I participate in counseling prior to the divorce becoming
I verify that the statements made in this Affidavit are true and correct and I
that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S.
Section 4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
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NICOLE A. O'BRIEN,
Plaintiff
VS.
PATRICK M. O'BRIEN,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON
PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 99-6455 CIVIL TERM
IN DIVORCE
1. 1 consent to the entry of a final decree in divorce without notice.
2. 1 understand that I may lose rights concerning alimony, division of property,
lawyer's fees, or expenses if I do not claim them before a divorce is granted.
3. 1 understand that I will not be divorced until a divorce decree is entered by the
court and that a copy of the decree will be sent to me immediately after it is filed with the
Prothonotary.
I verify that the statements made in this Affidavit 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: PATRICK M. O'BRIE
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NICOLE A. O'BRIEN, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. : NO. 99-6455 Civil
PATRICK M. O'BRIEN, : IN DIVORCE AND CUSTODY
Defendant
TO THE WITHIN NAMED PLAINTIFF:
You are hereby notified to file a written response to the enclosed Answer With New
Matter within twenty (20) days from service hereof or a judgment may be entered against you.
KEEFER WOOD ALLEN & RAHAL, LLP
by: V. A.??
Bridget M. Whitley
I.D. N 33580
210 Walnut Street
P. 0. Box 11963
Harrisburg, PA 17108-1963
717-255-8027
Attorneys for Defendant
NICOLE A. O'BRIEN,
Plaintiff
V.
PATRICK M. O'BRIEN,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: NO. 99-6455 Civil
IN DIVORCE AND CUSTODY
1. Denied. The Plaintiff, Nicole A. O'Brien deserted the marital residence and currently
resides at 108 Catherine Court, Lewisberry, York County, Pennsylvania.
2. Admitted
3. Admitted.
4. Admitted.
5. Defendant's response to paragraphs I through 4 of Plaintiffs complaint are
incorporated herein by reference as if they were set forth fully below.
6. Admitted.
7. Admitted.
8. Denied. After reasonable investigation, Defendant is without knowledge or
information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of the averment, and proof thereof is
demanded at trial if relevant. In the alternative, paragraph 8 is a conclusion of law or a mixed
conclusion of law and fact to which no response is required.
9. Admitted.
WHEREFORE, Defendant respectfully requests this Honorable Court to enter a Decree
of Divorce.
10. Defendant's response to paragraphs I through 9 of Plaintiff's complaint are
incorporated herein by reference as if they were set forth fully below.
11. Admitted in part and denied in part. Defendant admits that the parties are the natural
parents of Patrick Nicholas O'Brien, who was bom on February 23, 1999. Defendant denies that
the child's age is 5 months. At the time of filing of the Complaint, the child was age 8 months.
12. Admitted in part and denied in part. Defendant admits that the child, Patrick
Nicholas O'Brien lived with his parents, the parties to this action, at 41 Sussex Road, Camp Hill,
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, which was the marital residence, from birth until July 27,
1999. Defendant denies that the child lived at the marital residence after July 27, 1999. By way
of further response, the Plaintiff removed the child from the marital residence at that time, and
she has permitted infrequent periods of visitation by the Defendant from that time until the
present.
13. Admitted.
14. Admitted.
15. Admitted.
16. Denied. Paragraph 16 is a conclusion of law or a mixed conclusion of law and fact to
which no response is required. If a response if required by the Court, Defendant denies that he
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has abused Plaintiff in front of the child over the course of the child's life. Defendant further
denies that Plaintiff is entitled to primary custody of the child.
17. Denied. Defendant denies that he has proven to be an unfit role model. To the
contrary, at all times throughout the course of the child's life, Defendant has proven himself to be
a 6t role model and a loving and responsible parent.
18. Denied. Defendant denies that Plaintiff is ready, able and willing to care for the child
and further denies that she has done so since the child's birth. By way of further response, on
numerous occasions, Plaintiff has appeared to lack interest in providing proper parenting of tile
child and places her needs and desires above those of the child.
WHEREFORE, the Defendant respectfully requests this Honorable Court to deny
Plaintiffs request for primary custody and to enter an Order granting him primary custody of his
son, with partial custody awarded to Plaintiff following a custody conference.
19. Defendant's response to paragraphs I through 18 of Plaintiffs complaint are
incorporated herein by reference as if they were set forth fully below.
20. During the period of time that the child has been in Plaintiffs sole custody, the child
has suffered from neglect.
21. Plaintiff has denied Defendant's numerous requests for more visitation with his son.
22. During the time that the Plaintiff and Defendant resided together, Defendant observed
Plaintiffs abuse of alcohol.
23. The best interests of the child would be served by awarding primary custody of the
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child to Defendant, since he is more mature and responsible, and is more likely to provide the
noncustodial parent with liberal visitation.
WHEREFORE, the Defendant requests this Honorable Court to grant him primary
custody with partial custody awarded to Plaintiff following a custody conference.
Dated: November, 1999
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Respectfully submitted,
KEEFER WOOD ALLEN & RAHAL, LLP
By c cR fit( r
Bridget M.Whitley
I.D. # 33580
210 Walnut Street
P. 0. Box 11963
Harrisburg, PA 17108-1963
717-255-8027
Attorneys for Defendant
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1, PATRICK M. O'BRIEN, verify that the statements made in the foregoing Complaint
are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information and belief. 1 understand that false
statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. Sec. 4904, relating to unworn
falsification to authorities.
Patrick M. O'Brien
Dated: November, 1999
I, Bridget M. Whitley, Esquire, one of the attorneys for defendant, Patrick M. O'Brien,
hereby certify that I have served the foregoing paper upon counsel of record this date by
depositing a true and correct copy of the same in the United States mail, first-class postage
prepaid, addressed as follows:
Austin F. Grogan, Esquire
Law Offices of Austin F. Grogan
24 North 32' Street
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Dated: November -a, 1999
KEEFER WOOD ALLEN & RAHAL, LLP
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Bridget M. Whitley
I.D. # 33580
210 Walnut Street
P. 0. Box 11963
Harrisburg, PA 17108-1963
717-255-8027
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NICOLE A. O'BRIEN, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. : NO. 99-6455 Civil
PATRICK M. O'BRIEN, : IN DIVORCE AND CUSTODY
Defendant
AND NOW, SDI , 2000, upon consideration of the attached
complaint, it is hereby directed that the parties and their respective counsel appear before
??Wt1 .5 r1\ C=, the conciliator, at Na]
ti1?C?LY?\ f T' Q s on the _day of 'ea(-Lb 2000,
at 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,
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Custody Conciliator (J1'
The Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County is required by law to comply with
the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. For information about accessible facilities and
reasonable accommodations available to disabled individuals having business before the court,
please contact our office. All arrangements must be made at least 72 hours prior to any hearing
or business before the court. You must attend the scheduled conference or hearing.
YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU DO
NOT HAVE A LAWYER OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE
OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP.
CUMBERLAND COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION
2 Liberty Avenue
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 249-3166
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Plaintiff
V.
PATRICK M. O'BRIEN,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 99-6455 Civil
IN DIVORCE AND CUSTODY
Defendant, Patrick M. O'Brien, by and through his attorneys, Keefer Wood Allen &
Rahal, LLP, hereby moves this Honorable Court to schedule a hearing on the issue of custody
before a custody conciliator, and in support of this motion, attaches a copy of the Complaint
(Exhibit A) and a copy of Defendant's Answer With New Matter (Exhibit B).
Respectfully submitted,
KEEFER WOOD ALLEN & RAHAL, LLP
Dated: February 2, 2000
By o -A. A
Bridget .Whitley
I.D. # 33580
210 Walnut Street
P. 0. Box 11963
Harrisburg, PA 17108-1963
717-255-8027
Attorneys for Defendant
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Bridget M. Whitley, Esquire, one of the attorneys for defendant, Patrick M. O'Brien,
hereby certify that I have served the foregoing Motion upon counsel of record this date by
depositing a true and correct copy of the same in the United States mail, first-class postage
prepaid, addressed as follows:
Austin F. Grogan, Esquire
Law Offices of Austin F. Grogan
24 North 32' Street
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Dated: February 2, 2000
KEEFER WOOD ALLEN & RAHAL, LLP
By
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I.D. # 33580
210 Walnut Street
P. O. Box 11963
Harrisburg, PA 17108-1963
717-255-8027
Attorneys for Defendant
NICOLE A. O'BRIEN,
Plaintiff'
V.
PATRICK M. O'BRIEN,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. L q0 &''r "L
IN DIVORCE AND CUSTODY
YOU HAVE BEEN SUED IN COURT. If you wish to defend against the claim 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 Office of the
Prothonotary, 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, PENNSYLVANIA 17013
(717) 249-3166
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NICOLE A. O'BRIEN,
Plaintiff
V.
PATRICK M. O'BRIEN,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO.
IN DIVORCE AND CUSTODY
1. The Plaintiff is NICOLE A. O'BRIEN, Social Security number 200-58-7569, who
currently resides at 41 Sussex Road, Camp Hill, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
2. The Defendant is PATRICK M. O'BRIEN. Social Security number 18743-3053,
who currently resides at 41 Sussex Road, Camp Hill, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
3. Plaintiff and Defendant have been bona fide residents in the Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania for at least six (6) months immediately previous to the filing of this Complaint.
4. Plaintiff and Defendant were married on August 10, 1998 at Norfolk, Virginia.
COUNT I - DIVORCE
5. Paragraphs 1 through 4 of this Complaint are incorporated herein by reference as
though set forth in full.
6. There have been no prior actions of divorce or for annulment between the parties.
7. Divorce is sought pursuant to the provisions of the Divorce Code. Sections
3301(c) in that:
a) The marriage is irretrievably broken.
8. The Plaintiff has been advised that counseling is available and that Plaintiff may
have the right to request that the court require the parties to participate in counseling.
9. Defendant is not a member of the armed services.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff requests this Honorable Court to enter a Decree of Divorce.
COUNT II - CUSTODY
10. Paragraphs I through 9 of this Complaint are incorporated herein by reference as
though set forth in full.
11. The parties are the natural parents of Patrick Nicolas O'Brien, born February 23,
1999, age 5 months.
12. Child has lived with his parents at 41 Sussex Road, Camp Hill, Cumberland
County, Pennsylvania since his birth.
13. The Plaintiff is the mother.
14. The Defendant is the father.
15. The child was born during wedlock.
16. The mother seeks primary custody of the child since the father has abused the
mother in front of the child over the course of the child's life.
17. The father has proven to be an unfit role model.
18. The mother is ready, able, and willing to care for the child and has done so since
the child's birth. ?•-
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WHEREFORE, the PlaintifflMother requests this Honorable court to grant her primary
custody with partial custody awarded to the Defendant/Father following a custody conference.
Respectfully submitted,
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I, NICOLE O'BRIEN, verify that the statements made in the foregoing Complaint are true
and correct to the best of my knowledge, information, and belief. I understand that false
statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. § 4904, relating to unworn
falsification to authorities.
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NICOLE A. O'BR1EN, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. : NO. 99-6455 Civil
PATRICK M. O'BRIEN, :114 DIVORCE AND CUSTODY
Defendant
NOTICE TO PLEAD
TO THE WITHIN NAMED PLALr'T)FF:
You are hereby notified to file a written response to the enclosed Answer Wlfh=New`, :t
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Matter within twenty (20) days from service hereof or a judgment maybe entered against ycu.
KEEFER WOOD ALLEN & RAHAL, LLP
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I.D. ° 33580
210 Walnut Street
P. 0. Box 11963
Harrisburg, PA 17108-1963
717-255.8027
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NICOLE A. O'BRIEN, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. : NO. 99-6455 Civil
PATRICK M. O'BRIEN, : IN DIVORCE AND CUSTODY
Defendant
ANSWER WITH NEW HATTER
1. Denied. The Plaintiff, Nicole A. O'Brien deserted the marital residence and currently
resides at 108 Catherine Court, Lewisberry, York County, Pennsylvania.
2. Admitted
3. Admitted.
4. Admitted.
5. Defendant's response to paragraphs 1 through 4 of Plaintiffs complaint are
incorporated herein by reference as if they were set forth fully below.
6. Admitted.
7. Admitted.
3. Denied. After reasonable investigation, Defendant is without knowledge or
information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of the averment, and proof thereof is
demanded at trial if relevant. In the alternative, paragraph 3 is a conclusion of law or a mixed
conclusion of law and fact to which no response is required.
9. Admitted.
WHEREFORE, Defendant respectfully requests this Honorable Court to enter a Decree
of Divorce.
10. Defendant's response to paragraphs 1 through 9 of Plaintiffs complaint are
incorporated herein by reference as if they were set forth fully below.
11. Admitted in part and denied in part. Defendant admits that the parties are the natural
parents of Patrick Nicholas O'Brien, who was bom on February 23, 1999. Defendant denies that
the child's age is 5 months. At the time of filing of the Complaint, the child was age 8 months.
12. Admitted in part and denied in part. Defendant admits that the child, Patrick
Nicholas O'Brien lived with his parents, the parties to this action, at 41 Sussex Road, Camp Hill,
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, which was the marital residence, from birth until July 27,
1999. Defendant denies that the child lived at the marital residence after July 27, 1999. By way
of further response, the Plaintiff removed the child from the marital residence at that time, and
she has permitted infrequent periods of visitation by the Defendant from that time until the
present.
13. Admitted.
13. Admitted.
15. Admitted.
16. Denied. Paragraph 16 is a conclusion of law or a mixed conclusion of law and fact to
which no response is required. If a response if required by the Court, Defendant denies that he
has abused Plaintiff in front of the child over the course of the child's life. Defendant further
denies that Plaintiff is entitled to primary custody of the child.
17. Denied. Defendant denies that he has proven to be an unfit role model. To the
contrary, at all times throughout the course of the child's life, Defendant has proven himself to be
a fit role model and a loving and responsible parent.
18. Denied. Defendant denies that Plaintiff is ready, able and willing to care for the child
and further denies that she has done so since the child's birth. By way of further response, on
numerous occasions, Plaintiff has appeared to lack interest in providing proper parenting of the
child and places her needs and desires above those of the child.
WHEREFORE, the Defendant respectfully requests this Honorable Court to deny
Plaintiff's request for primary custody and to enter an Order granting him primary custody of his
son, with partial custody awarded to Plaintiff following a custody conference.
YEW MATTER
19. Defendant's response to paragraphs l through 18 of Plaintiffs complaint are
incorporated herein by reference as if they were set forth fully below.
20. During the period of time that the child has been in Plaintiffs sole custody, the child
has suffered from neglect.
21. Plaintiff has denied Defendant's numerous requests for more visitation with his son.
22. During the time that the Plaintiff and Defendant resided together, Defendant observed
Plaintiffs abuse of alcohol.
23. The best interests of the child would be served by awarding primary custody of the
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child to Defendant, since he is more mature and responsible, and is more likely to provide the
non-custodial parent with liberal visitation.
WHEREFORE, the Defendant requests this Honorable Court to grant him primary
custody with partial custody awarded to Plaintiff following a custody conference.
Dated: November a, 1999
Respectfully submitted,
KEEFER WOOD ALLEN & RAHAL, LLP
ByAL? Bridget b[ .Whitley
I.D. # 33580
210 Walnut Street
P. 0. Box 11963
Harrisburg, PA 17108-1963
717-255-8027
Attorneys for Defendant
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VERIFICATION
I, PATRICK M. O'BRIEN, verify that the statements made in the foregoing Complaint
are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information and belief. I understand that false
statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. Sec. 4904, relating to unswom
falsification to authorities.
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Patrick M. O'Brien
Dated: November_t?, 1999
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I, Bridget M. Whitley, Esquire, one of the attorneys for defendant, Patrick M. O'Brien,
hereby certify that I have served the foregoing paper upon counsel of record this date by
depositing a true and correct copy of the same in the United States mail, fast-class postage
prepaid, addressed as follows:
Austin F. Grogan, Esquire
Law Offices of Austin F. Grogan
24 North 321 Street
Camp Hill, PA 17011
KEEFER WOOD ALLEN & RAHAL, LLP
Dated: November, 1999
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NICOLE A. O'BRIEN, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
VS. NO. 99-6455 CIVIL TERM
PATRICK M. O'BRIEN, CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Defendant
CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT ,
AND NOW, this day of A R c, l , 2000,yUpon
consideration of the attached Custody Conciliation Rport is ordered
and directed as follows: `
1. The Mother, Nicole A. O'Brien, and the Father, Patrick M. O'Brien,
shall have shared legal custody of Patrick Nicholas O'Brien, born February
23, 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 his health, education and religion.
2. The parties shall have physical custody of the Child in accordance
with the following schedule:
A. The Father shall have custody of the Child every weekend from
Saturday at 2:00 p.m. through the following Tuesday at 9:00
a.m., beginning April 1, 2000. In addition, the Father shall
have custody of the Child every Thursday from 4:30 p.m. until
8:30 p.m., beginning April 20, 2000.
B. The Mother shall have custody of the Child at all times not
otherwise specified for the Father under this provision.
3. The parties shall share or alternate having custody of the Child
on holidays as follows:
A. CHRISTMAS: The Christmas holiday shall be divided into
Segment A, which shall run from Christmas Eve at 12:00 noon
through Christmas Day at 12:00 noon, and Segment B, which
shall run from Christmas Day at 12:00 noon through December 26
at 12:00 noon. The Father shall have custody of the Child
during Segment A in even numbered years and during Segment B
in odd numbered years. The Mother shall have custody of the
Child during Segment A in odd numbered years and during
Segment B in even numbered years.
B. THANKSGIVING: The Mother shall have custody of the Child on
Tha?ng Day in even numbered years from 9:00 a.m. until
8:30 p.m. and the Father shall have custody of the Child on
Thanksgiving Day in odd numbered years from 9:00 a.m. until
8:30 p.m. During the week preceding Thanksgiving Day in even
numbered years when the Mother has custody of the Child on
Thanksgiving, the Father shall retain custody of the Child
after his regular weekend period of custody through Wednesday
morning at 9:00 a.m.
C. FASTER: In even numbered years, the Father shall have custody
of the Child on Easter from 9:00 a.m. until 8:30 p.m. and in
odd numbered years, the Mother shall have custody of the Child
on Easter from 9:00 a.m. until 8:30 p.m.
D. NEW YEARS DAY: In odd numbered years, the Father shall have
custody of the Child on New Years Day from 9:00 a.m. until
8:30 p.m. and the Mother shall have custody of the Child on
New Years Day in even numbered years from 9:00 a.m. until 8:30
P.M.
E. MEMORIAL DAY/IZIDEP@IDENCE DAY (observed)/LABCR DAY: In even
numbered years, the Mother shall have custody of the Child on
Memorial Day and Labor Day and the Father shall have custody
on Independence Day. In odd numbered years, the Father shall
have custody of the Child on Memorial Day and Labor Day and
the Mother shall have custody on Independence Day. The
periods of custody on the foregoing holidays shall run from
9:00 a.m. until 8:30 p.m.
F. WTH R'S DAY/FATBB2'S DAY: The Mother shall have custody of
the Ch ld every year on Mother's Day and the Father shall have
custody of the Child every year on Father's Day from 9:00 a.m.
until 8:30 p.m.
G. CHM'S BIRTHDAY: The non-custodial parent shall have custody
of the child on his birthday from 4:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m.
N. PARENTS' BIRTHDAYS: Each parent shall be entitled to have
custody of the Child on that parent's birthday each year from
4:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m.
1. The holiday custody schedule shall supersede and take
precedence over the regular custody schedule.
4. Each party shall be entitled to have a period of uninterrupted
custody with the child for one full week during each calendar year upon
providing 60 days advance notice to the other party. The party providing
notice first of his or her selection of dates under this provision shall be
entitled to preference on selection of vacation days.
5. Unless otherwise agreed between the parties, the party receiving
custody of the Child shall be responsible to provide transportation for the
exchange of custody.
6. Neither party shall consume alcohol to the point of intoxication
during his or her periods of custody with the Child and neither party shall
use illegal drugs.
7. 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.
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NICOLE A. O'BRIEN, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
VS. : NO. 99-6455 CIVIL TERM
PATRICK M. O'BRIEN, CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Defendant
CUSTODY
CUSTODY CONCILIATION SUMMARY REPORT
IN ACCORDANCE WITH CUMBERLAND COUNTY RULE OF CIVIL PROCEDURE
1915.3-81 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 BIRTH CURRENTLY IN CUSPODS OF
Patrick Nicholas O'Brien February 231 1999 Mother
2. A Conciliation Conference was held on March 29, 2000, with the
following individuals in attendance: The Mother, Nicole A. O'Brien, with
her counsel, Austin F. Grogan, Esquire, and the Father, Patrick M. O'Brien,
with his counsel, Bridget M. Whitley, Esquire.
3. The parties agreed to entry of an order in the form as attached.
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Date Dawn S. Sunday, Esqu re
Custody Conciliator
PATRICK M. O'BRIEN IN 11IE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
PLAINTIFF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V.
NICOLE A. O'BRIEN 99-6455 CIVIL ACTION LAW
DEFENDANT
IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this 1st day of June , 2000, upon consideration of the attached Complaint,
it is hereby directed that the parties and their respective counsel appear before Dawn S. Sunday, Esq. , the conciliator,
at 39 Nest Main Street, Meehaniesburg, PA 17055 on the 51h day of July, 2000, at 9:30 A AI
for a Prc-Hcaring Custody Conference. At such conference, an effort will be made to resolve the issues in dispute; or
if this cannot be accomplished, to define and narrow the issues to be heard by the court, and to enter into a temporary
order. All children age five or older may also be present at the conference. Failure to appear at the conference may
provide grounds for entry of a temporary or permanent order.
FOR TIIE COURT,
By: ls/ Dawn C, S- -y, Esq.
Custody Conciliator
The Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County is required by law to comply with the
Americans with Disabilitcs 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
FORTI]l 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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Petitioner : OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
: PENNSYLVANIA
VS. :CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NICOLE A. O'BRIEN, :CUSTODYNISITATION
Respondent
: NO. 99-6455
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, , upon consideration of the attached
Petition for Civil Contempt for Disobedience of Custody Order, it is hereby directed that
the parties and their respective counsel appear before ,
the conciliator, at on the
day of 2000, at m., for a Pre-
Hearing 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 a temporary order. All children age five or older may
also be present at the conference. Failure to appear at the conference may provide
grounds for entry of a temporary or permanent order.
FOR THE COURT,
By:
Custody Conciliator
The Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County is required by law to comply
with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. For information about accessible
facilities and reasonable accommodations available to disabled individuals having
business before the court, please contact our office. All arrangements must be made at
least 72 hours prior to any hearing or business before the court. You must attend the
scheduled conference or hearing.
YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU DO
NOT HAVE A LAWYER OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE
OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP.
CUMBERLAND COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION
2 Liberty Avenue
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 249-3166
PATRICK M. O'BRIEN,
Petitioner
VS.
NICOLE A. O'BRIEN,
Respondent
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
: PENNSYLVANIA
:CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: NO. 99-6455
:CUSTODYNISITATION
NOTICE AND ORDER TO APPEAR
Legal proceedings have been brought against you alleging you have wilfully
disobeyed an order of court for custody.
If you wish to defend against the claim set forth In the following pages, you may
but are not required to file In writing with the court your defenses or objections.
Whether or not you file In writing with the court your defenses or objections, you
must appear In person in court on
in Courtroom
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Cumberland County Courthouse,
Hanover and High Streets, Carlisle, PA 17013.
IF YOU DO NOT APPEAR IN PERSON, THE COURT MAY ISSUE A WARRANT FOR
YOUR ARREST.
If the court finds that you have wilfully failed to comply with Its order for custody, you
may be found to be in contempt of court and committed to jail, fined or both.
YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU DO
NOT HAVE A LAWYER OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE
OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP.
CUMBERLAND COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION
2 Liberty Avenue
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 249.3166
PATRICK M. O'BRIEN, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Petitioner : OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
:PENNSYLVANIA
VS. :CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NICOLE A. O'BRIEN, :CUSTODYNISITATION
Respondent
: NO. 99-6455
PETITION FOR CIVIL CONTEMPT FOR
DISOBEDIENCE OF CUSTODY ORDER
The Petition of Patrick M. O'Brien ('Petitioner") respectfully represents:
1. That on April 4, 2000, Judge J. Wesley Oler entered an Order
awarding Petitioner shared legal and physical custody of the minor child, Patrick
Nicholas O'Brien. A true and correct copy of the order Is attached to this petition.
2. Respondent has willfully failed to abide by the order in that she refuses
to release the child to Petitioner's parents when Petitioner's work schedule causes him
to be unavailable at 2:00 p.m. on Saturdays.
WHEREFORE, Petitioner requests that Respondent be held in contempt
of court.
Bridget MI.-Whitley, Esq.
Attorney for Petitioner
Sup. Ct. No. 33580
Keefer Wood Allen & Rahal, LLP
P.O. Box 11963
Harrisburg, PA 17108-1963
717-255-8027
VERIFICATION
I verify that the statements made in this Petition are true and correct. I
understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C,S.
§4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities,
Date: AL/, 76-0 Oo
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Patrick M. O'Brien, Petitioner
NICOLE A. O'BRIEN, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Vs. N0. 99-6455 CIVIL TERM
PATRICK M. O'BRIEN, CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Defendant
CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this X13 day of rIA4j , 2000, upon
consideration of the atta-c-f:ed Custody nc at on Report, t is ordered
and directed as follows:
1. The Mother, Nicole A. O'Brien, and the Father, Patrick M. O'Brien,
shall have shared legal custody of Patrick Nicholas O'Brien, born February
23, 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 his health, education and religion.
2. The parties shall have physical custody of the Child in accordance
with the following schedule:
A. The Father shall have custody of the Child every weekend from
Saturday at 2:00 p.m. through the following Tuesday at 9:00
a.m., beginning April It 2000. In addition, the Father shall
have custody of the Child every Thursday from 4:30 p.m. until
8:30 p.m., beginning April 20, 2000.
B. The Mother shall have custody of the Child at all times not
otherwise specified for the Father under this provision.
3. The parties shall share or alternate having custody of the Child
on holidays as follows:
A. CHRISTMAS: The Christmas holiday shall be divided into
Segment A, which shall run from Christmas Eve at 12:00 noon
through Christmas Day at 12:00 noon, and Segment B, which
shall run from Christmas Day at 12:00 noon through December 26
at 12:00 noon. The Father shall have custody of the Child
during Segment A in even numbered years and during Segment B
in odd numbered years. The Mother shall have custody of the
Child during Segment A in odd numbered years and during
Segment B in even numbered years.
B. THANKSGIVING: The Mother shall have custody of the Child on
Thanksg?Tn-g Day in even numbered years from 9:00 a.m. until
8:30 p.m. and the Father shall have custody of the Child on
Thanksgiving Day in odd numbered years from 9:00 a.m. until
8:30 p.m. During the week preceding Thanksgiving Day in even
numbered years when the Mother has custody of the Child on
Thanksgiving, the Father shall retain custody of the Child
after his regular weekend period of custody through Wednesday
morning at 9:00 a.m.
C. EASTER: In even numbered years, the Father shall have custody
of the Child on Easter from 9:00 a.m. until 8:30 p.m. and in
odd numbered years, the Mother shall have custody of the Child
on Easter from 9:00 a.m. until 8:30 p.m.
D. NEW YEARS DAY: In odd numbered years, the Father shall have
custody of the Child on New Years Day from 9:00 a.m. until
8:30 p.m. and the Mother shall have custody of the Child on
New Years Day in even numbered years from 9:00 a.m. until 8:30
P.M.
E. MEMORIAL DAY/IIIDP.PENDENCE DAY (observed)/LABOR DAY: In even
numbered years, the Mother shall have custody of the Child on
Memorial Day and Labor Day and the Father shall have custody
on Independence Day. In odd numbered years, the Father shall
have custody of the Child on Memorial Day and Labor Day and
the Mother shall have custody on Independence Day. The
periods of custody on the foregoing holidays shall run fron
9:00 a.m. until 8:30 p.m.
F. MOTHER'S DAY/FATHER'S DAY: The mother shall have custody of
the Ch ld every year on Mother's Day and the Father shall have
custody of the Child every year on Father's Day from 9:00 a.m.
until 8:30 p.m.
G. cm. IS BERrHDAY: The non-custodial parent shall have custody
of the child on his birthday from 4:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m.
H. PARENT'S' BIRTHDAYS: Each parent shall be entitled to have
custody of the Child on that parent's birthday each year from
4:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m.
I. The holiday custody schedule shall supersede and take
precedence over the regular custody schedule.
4. Each party shall be entitled to have a period of uninterrupted
custody with the Child for one full week during each calendar year upon
providing 60 days 'advance notice to the other party. The party providing
notice first of his or her selection of dates under this provision shall be
entitled to preference on selection of vacation days.
5. Unless otherwise agreed between the parties, the party receiving
custody of the Child shall be responsible to provide transportation for the
exchange of custody.
6. Neither party shall consume alcohol to the point of intoxication
during his or her periods of custody with the Child and neither party shall
use illegal drugs.
7. 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.
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NICOLE A. O'BRIEN,
Plaintiff
vs.
PATRICK M. O'BRIEN,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 99-6455 CIVIL TERM
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
CUSTODY
CUSTODY CONCILIATION SUWARY REPORT
IN ACCORDANCE WITH COMBERLUM 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 BMM CURRENTLY IN CUSTODY OF
Patrick Nicholas O'Brien February 23, 1999 Mother
2. A Conciliation Conference was held on March 29, 2000, with the
following individuals in attendance: The Mother, Nicole A. O'Brien, with
her counsel, Austin F. Grogan, Esquire, and the Father, Patrick M. O'Brien,
with his counsel, Bridget M. Whitley, Esquire.
3. The parties agreed to entry of an order in the form as attached.
Date Dawn S. Sunday, Esqu re
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Petitioner : OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
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VS. :CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NICOLE A. O'BRIEN, :CUSTODYNISITATION
Respondent
: NO. 99-6455
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Bridget M. Whitley, Esquire, one of the attorneys for Petitioner, Patrick
M. O'Brien, hereby certify that I have served the foregoing Petition for Civil Contempt
for Disobedience of Custody Order upon Respondent on this date by depositing a true
and correct copy of the same in the United States mail, first class postage prepaid,
addressed as follows:
Nicole A. O'Brien
1262 Hunters Ridge
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
Dated: ?? .2m
Bridget M. Whitley, Esq.
Attorney for Petitioner
Sup. Ct. No. 33580
Keefer Wood Allen & Rahal, LLP
P.O. Box 11963
Harrisburg, PA 17108-1963
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NICOLE A. O'BRIEN,
Respondent
: IN THE COURT OF WMMCN PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 99-6455 CIVIL TERM
CIVIL ACTICN - LAW
: IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this let day of August, 2000, the Conciliator, being
advised by counsel for the parties that all custody issues have been
resolved by agreement of the parties, hereby relinquishes jurisdiction in
this case. The Custody Conciliation Conference scheduled for today, August
1, 2000, is canceled.
FOR THE COURT,
Darn S. Sunday, Esquire
Custody Conciliator
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NICOLE A. O'BRIEN, IN THE COURT OF COMMON
Plaintiff PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
Vs. CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 99-6455 CIVIL TERM
PATRICK M. O'BRIEN,
Defendant : IN DIVORCE AND CUSTODY
NOTICE OF SERVICE OF DEFENDANT'S INTERROGATORIES
AND REQUEST FOR PRODUCTION OF DOCUMENTS AND THINGS
TO PLAINTIFF
TO: Curt Long, Prothonotary
Sir:
Please be advised that on October 26, 2000, an original and two copies of the
Interrogatories of Defendant, Patrick M. O'Brien, and an original and one copy of a
Request for Production of Documents and Things were served upon counsel for Plaintiff,
Nicole A. O'Brien:
Samuel L. Andes, Esquire
P.O. Box 168
Lemoyne, PA 17043
by ordinary mail, to the above address.
KEEFER WOOD ALLEN & RAHAL, LLP
By: ?f•
Bridget M. Whitley, Esq.
Sup. Ct. No. 33580
Attorney for Defendant
210 Walnut Street
Harrisburg, PA 17102
Date: October 26, 2000
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NICOLE A. O'BRIEN, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff/Petitioner CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
VS. CIVIL ACTION - DIVORCE
NO. 99.6455 CIVILTERM
PATRICK M.O'BRIEN, IN DIVORCE
Defendant/Respondent DRN 30,183
PacsesN 484102805
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this 2nd day of November, 2000, upon consideration of the attached Petition for
Alimony Pendente Lite and/or counsel fees, it is hereby directed that the parties and their respective counsel
appear before R.J. Shaddav on December 14, 2000 of 9:00 A.AI, for a conference, at 13 N. Hanover St.,
Carlisle, PA 17013, after which the conference officer may recommend that an Order for Alimony
Pendente Lite be entered.
YOU are further ordered to bring to the conference:
(1) a true copy of your most recent Federal Income Tax Return, including W-2's as filed
(2) your pay stubs for the preceding six (6) months
(3) the Income and Expense Statement attached to this order, completed as required by Rule
1910.110
(4) verification of child care expenses
(5) proof of medical coverage which you may have, or may have available to you
IF you fail to appear for the conference or bring the required documents, the Court may issue a
warrant for your arrest,
BY THE COURT,
George E. Holler, President Judge
Mail copies on Petitioner
11.2.00 to: < Respondent
Samuel Andes, Esquire
Bridget Whitley, Esquire r,
Date of Order: November 2, 2000' ,
R.1. Fhadday, Conference Officer
YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO A LAWYER, WHO MAY ATTEND THE CONFERENCE AND
REPRESENT YOU. 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 MAY GET
LEGAL HELP.
CUMBERLAND COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION
2 LIBERTY AVE.
CARLISLE, PENNSYLVANIA 17013
(717) 249-3166
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NICOLE A. O'BRIEN,
Plaintiff
VS.
PATRICK M. O'BRIEN,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON
PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND
COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 99-6455 CIVIL TERM
IN DIVORCE AND CUSTODY
MO-T N_EOR-HEARING-ON-REQUES_LEOR-ALIMONY-EENDENTE_LLTE
AND NOW comes the above-named Plaintiff, by her attorney, Samuel L. Andes, and
moves this court, and the Domestic Relations Office, to schedule a conference on her
request for Alimony Pendente Lite, as set out in Count IV of the Petition for Economic Relief
filed in this matter, a copy of which is attached hereto.
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Sa el L. Andes
Attorney for Plaintiff
Supreme Court ID k 17225
525 North 12'n Street
Lemoyne, Pa 17043
(717) 761-5361
NICOLE A. O'BRIEN,
Plaintiff
VS.
IN THE COURT OF COMMON
PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND
COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 99-6455 CIVIL TERM
PATRICK M. O'BRIEN,
Defendant
IN DIVORCE AND CUSTODY
P_ETMONTOR-EC.OROMI.C_RELIEF
AND NOW comes the above-named Plaintiff, by her attorney, Samuel L. Andes, and
petitions the court for economic relief under the Divorce Code of Pennsylvania, as follows:
COUNTl-1RRETRIEVABLE-BREAKDOWN
1. The Plaintiff requests this Court to enter a Decree in Divorce.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff requests this Court to enter a Decree in Divorce pursuant to the
Divorce Code of Pennsylvania.
DOUNTJI=EQUITABLE-DISTRIBUTION
2. During the course of the marriage, the parties have acquired numerous Items of
property, both real and personal, which are held in joint names and in the Individual names
of each of the parties hereto.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff prays this Honorable Court, after requiring full disclosure by the
Defendant, to equitably divide the property, both real and personal, owned by the parties
hereto as martial property.
COUN_T_IIL- ALIMONY
3. Plaintiff lacks sufficient property to provide for her reasonable needs In
accordance with the standard of living of the parties established during the marriage.
4. Plaintiff is unable to support herself in accordance with the standard of living of
the parties established during the marriage through appropriate employment.
5. The Defendant is employed and enjoys a substantial income from which he is able
to contribute to the support and maintenance of Plaintiff and to pay her alimony in
accordance with the Divorce Code of Pennsylvania.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff prays this Honorable Court to enter an Order awarding Plaintiff
from Defendant permanent alimony in such sums as are reasonable and adequate to support
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and maintain Plaintiff in the station of life to which she has become accustomed during the
marriage.
COSlNLLV_ALINfONYLP-ENDENTE_LtTE
6. Plaintiff is without sufficient income to support and maintain herself during the
pendency of this action.
7. Defendant enjoys a substantial income and is well able to contribute to the
support and maintenance of Plaintiff during the course of this action.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff prays this Honorable Court to order Defendant to pay her
reasonable alimony pendente lite during the pendency of this action.
COUNT-V-- COUNSEL-EEES-ANDLEMENSES
B. Plaintiff is without sufficient funds to retain counsel to represent her in this
matter.
9. Without competent counsel, Plaintiff cannot adequately prosecute her claims
against Defendant and cannot adequately litigate her rights in this matter.
10. Defendant enjoys a substantial income and is well able to bear the expense of
Plaintiff's attorney and the expenses of this litigation.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff prays this Honorable Court to order Defendant to pay the legal
fees and expenses incurred by Plaintiff in the litigation of this action.
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NICOLE A. O'BRIEN
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S m I L. Andes
Attorney for Plaintiff
Supreme Court ID N 17225
525 North 12'n Street
Lemoyne, Pa 17043
(717) 761-5361
NICOLE A. O'BRIEN, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
PlainlifUPclitioncr CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
VS. CIVIL ACTION - DIVORCE
NO. 99-6455 CIVIL TERM
PATRICK M. O'BRIEN, IN DIVORCE
DcfcndanURcspondcnl DR# 30,183
Pacscs8 484102805
ORDER OF COURT
NOTICE OF RESCHEDULED CONFERENCE
AND NOW, this 9 s day of January, 2000, upon consideration of the Petition for Alimony
Pcndcnic Lite and/or counsel fees, it is hereby directed that the parties and their respective counsel appear
before R1 Shaddav on January 25, 2001 at 9:00 A.M. for a conference, at 13 N. Hanover St., Carlisle,
PA 17013, after which the conference officer may recommend that an Order for Alimony Pcndcnic Lite
be entered.
YOU arc further ordered to bring to the conference:
(1) a true copy of your most recent Federal Income Tar Return, including W-2's as filed
(2) your pay stubs for the preceding sir (6) months
(3) the Income and Expense Statement attached to this order, completed as required by Rule
1910.110
(4) verification of child care expenses
(5) proof of medical coverage which you may have, or may have available to you
IF you fail to appear for the conference or bring the required documents, the Court may issue a
warrant for your arrest.
BY THE COURT,
George E. Hoffcr, President Judge
Mail copies on Petitioner
1.9-01 to: < Respondent
Samuel Andes, Esquire
Bridget Whitely, Esquire
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Date of Order: January 9, 2001
R.1. S adday, Confcrcncc Officcr
YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO A LAWYER, WHO MAY ATTEND THE CONFERENCE AND
REPRESENT YOU. 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 MAY GET
LEGAL HELP.
CUMBERLAND COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION
2 LIBERTY AVE.
CARLISLE, PENNSYLVANIA 17013
(717) 249-3166
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In the Court of Common Pleas of CUMBERLAND County, Pennsylvania
DOMESTIC RELATIONS SECTION
NICOLE A. OBRIEN ) Docket Number 9?8{ fgYC.ZVIL
Plaintiff )"xra:=»:..w._ .
VS. ) PACSES Case Number 484102805 /D30183
PATRICK M. OBRIEN )
Defendant ) Other State ID Number
AND NOW, to wit on this 25TH DAY OF JANUARY, 2001 IT IS HEREBY
ORDERED that the 0 Complaint for Support or Q Petition to Modify or (j) Other
APL CLAIM filed on SEPTEMBER 26, 2000 in the above captioned
matter is dismissed without prejudice due to:
THE PARTIES' INCOMES, EXPENSES, AND A SHARED CUSTODY ARRANGEMENT WITH HUSBAND
HAVING AN OBLIGATION OF SUPPORT.
Q The Complaint or Petition may be reinstated upon written application of the plaintiff
petitioner.
WO: RJ Shalial
xc: plaintiff
defenlant
SamrA Mies, Esclulre
Bridget Whitley, EW[re
Form OE-506
Service Type M Worker ID 21005
BY THE COURT:
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NICOLE A. O'BRIEN,
Plaintiff
Vs.
PATRICK M. O'BRIEN,
Defendant
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
IN THE COURT OF COMMON
PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 99.6455 CIVIL TERM
IN DIVORCE
PRAECIPE
Please withdraw all economic claims raised by the Plaintiff in this matter, including,
without limitation, any claims for equitable distribution, alimony, alimony pendants lite,
and counsel fees and expenses.
Date:
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Sam el L. Andes
Attorney for Pla.ntiff
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Theresa Barren Malc
Supreme Court # 46439
513 Noah Second Street
Harrisburg, PA 17101
(717) 233.3220
Counsel for Defendant
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NICOLE A. O'BRIEN
Plaintiffs
V.
NO. 99-6455 Civil Term
PATRICK M. O'BRIEN
Defendants CIVIL ACTION - CUSTODY
I PRAECIPE
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To the Prothonotary:
Please enter the appearance of Theresa Barrett Male, Esquire on behalf of Defendant in
this proceeding.
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Theresa Barrett Male, Esquire
Date: August 25, 2002
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NICOLE A. dBRIEN IN TIIE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
PLAINTIFF : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. 99-6455 CIVIL ACTION LAW
PATRICK M. O'BRIEN
IN CUSTODY
DEFENDANT
AND NOW, Tuesday, October 08, 2002 , 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 Thursday. November 07, 2001 at 1:00 PM
for a Pre-Hearing Custody Conference. At such conference, an effort will be made to resolve the issues in dispute; or
if this cannot be accomplished, to define and narrow the issues to be heard by the court, and to enter into a temporary
order. All children age ftvc 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.
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 1'0 I-IND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GI I' LEGAL IIELP.
Cumberland County Bar Association
2 Liberty Avenue
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
Telephone (717) 249-3166
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Theresa Barrett Male
Supreme Court p 46439
513 North Second Street
Harrisburg, PA 17101
(717) 233.3220
Counsel for Defendant
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NICOLE A. O'BRIEN
Plaintiff
V.
PATRICK M. O'BRIEN
Defendant
AND NOW, this
day of October, 2002, upon consideration of the
attached Complaint, it is hereby directed that the parties and their respective counsel appear
before
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the Custody Conciliator,
on
, 2002 at m. for a Pre-Hearing
Custody Conference. At the 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 the entry of a
temporary or permanent Order.
NO. 99-6455 Civil Term
CIVIL ACTION - CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
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:
Custody Conciliator
The Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County is required by law to comply with
the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. For information about accessible facilities and
reasonable accommodations available to disabled individuals having business before the court,
please contact our office. All arrangements must be made at least 72 hours prior to any hearing
or business before the court. You must attend the scheduled conference or hearing.
YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU DO
NOT HAVE A LAWYER OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE
OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP.
Cumberland County Bar Association
2 Liberty Avenue
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 249-3166
711eresa Barrett Male
Supreme Court p 46439
513 North Second Street
Harrisburg, PA 17101
(717) 233.3220
Counsel for Defendant
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NICOLE A. O'BRIEN
Plaintiff
V.
PATRICK M. O'BRIEN
Defendant
NO. 99-6455 Civil Term
: CIVIL ACTION - CUSTODY
PETITION FOR MODIFICATION OF A CUSTODY ORDER
1. The petition of Defendant Patrick M. O'Brien ("Father") respectfully represents
that on April 4, 2000, an Order of Court was entered for shared legal and physical custody of
the parties' son, Patrick N. O'Brien (dob: 02/23/99). A true and correct copy of the order is
attached as Exhibit I.
2. This Order should be modified because:
a. plaintiff Nichole A. O'Brien ("Mother") recently asked
Father to reduce his custody periods from three nights per week to
only two nights every fourteen days.
b. immediately after Father rejected this suggestion, Mother
embarked on a campaign to alienate the child from Father, and to
trump up false accusations against Father and his parents.
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Mother recently engaged a counselor for the child, which
is a major non-emergency decision affecting the child's general
well-being, without consulting Father.
d. Mother has fabricated, and continues to manufacture, false
and inflammatory statements against Father and his family, all of
which have caused Father's family undue stress and anxiety.
e. Father is more likely to encourage the child's relationship
with Mother than she will with Father.
f. Mother is creating scenes during custody exchanges.
g. Mother now is refusing to allow Father's parents to
continue transporting the child when Father, who is a Corrections
Employee at SCI, cannot do so because of work.
h. Mother now is refusing to allow Father to have Patrick
baptized in the Roman Catholic church, despite the fact that both
parties are Roman Catholic and despite their agreement to raise
their son in that faith.
L Mother refuses to allow Father to speak with Patrick during
Mother's custody periods, even though Father routinely affords
Mother this opportunity when he has custody.
j. Mother does not discuss with Father Patrick's medical
treatment in advance of securing treatment.
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k. Mother fails to inform Father of Patrick's medical and
dental appointments in advance of the appointments.
Wherefore, Defendant requests that the Court modify the existing Order for custody
because it will be in the best interest of the child for Defendant to have primary physical
custody.
Theresa Barrett Male, Esquire
Supreme Court N 46439
513 North Second Street
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17101
(717) 233-3220
Counsel for Defendant
Date: October 3, 2002
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Exhibit 1
NICOLE A. O'BRIEN,
Plaintiff
vs.
PATRICK M. O'BRIEN,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 99-6455 CIVIL TERM
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
CUSTODY
ORDER OF COMM
AND NOW, this d 5' day of ?a c, Q , 2000, upon
consideration of the attached Custody nc at on Report-It is ordered
and directed as follows:
1. The Mother, Nicole A. O'Brien, and the Father, Patrick M. O'Brien,
shall have shared legal custody of Patrick Nicholas O'Brien, born February
23, 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 his health, education and religion.
2. The parties shall have physical custody of the Child in accordance
with the following schedule:
A. The Father shall have custody of the Child every weekend from
Saturday at 2:00 p.m. through the following Tuesday at 9:00
a.m., beginning April 1, 2000. In addition, the Father shall
have custody of the Child every Thursday from 4:30 p.m. until
8:30 p.m., beginning April 20, 2000.
B. %be Mother shall havs custody of the Child at all times not
otherwise specified for the Father under this provision.
3. The parties shall share or alternate having custody of the Child
on holidays as follows:
A. CHRISMMAS: The Christmas holiday shall be divided into
Segment At which shall run from Christmas Eve at 12:00 noon
through Christmas Day at 12:00 noon, and Segment Be which
shall run from Christmas Day at 12:00 noon through December 26
at 12:00 noon. The Father shall have custody of the Child
during Segment A in even numbered years and during Segment B
in odd numbered years. The Mother shall have custody of the
Child during Segment A in odd numbered years and during
Segment B in even numbered years.
B. THANKSGIVING: The Mother shall have custody of the Child on
Thanksgiving Day in even numbered years from 9:00 a.m. until
8:30 p.m. and the Father shall have custody of the Child on
Thanksgiving Day in odd numbered years from 9:00 a.m. until
8:30 p.m. During the week preceding Thanksgiving Day in even
numbered years when the Mother has custody of the Child on
Thanksgiving, the Father shall retain custody of the Child
after his regular weekend period of custody through Wednesday
morning at 9:00 a.m.
C. EASTER: In even numbered years, the Father shall have custody
of the Child on Easter fran 9:00 a.m. until 8:30 p.m. and in
odd numbered years, the Mother shall have custody of the Child
on Faster from 9:00 a.m. until 8:30 p.m.
D. NEW YEARS DAY: In odd numbered years, the Father shall have
custody of the Child on New Years Day from 9:00 a.m. until
8:30 p.m. and the Mother shall have custody of the child on
New Years Day in even numbered years from 9:00 a.m. until 8:30
P.M.
E. MEMORIAL DAVINDEPENDENCE DAY (observed)/LABCR DAY: In even
numbered years, the Mother shall have custody of a Child on
Memorial Day and Labor Day and the Father shall have custody
on Independence Day. In odd numbered years, the Father shall
have custody of the Child on memorial Day and Labor Day and
the Mother shall have custody on Independence Day. The
periods of custody on the foregoing holidays shall run from
9:00 a.m. until 8:30 p.m.
F. MOTHER'S DAY/FATEMIS DAY: The Mother shall have custody of
the Ch ld every year on Mother's Day and the Father shall have
custody of the Child every year on Father's Day from 9:00 a.m.
until 8:30 p.m.
G. r=-IS BIRTSDAY: The non-custodial parent shall have custody
of the Child on his birthday from 4:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m.
H. PARENTS' BIRTHDAYS: Each parent shall be entitled to have
custody of the Ch ld on that parent's birthday each year from
4:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m.
1. The holiday custody schedule shall supersede and take
precedence over the regular custody schedule.
4. Each party shall be entitled to have a period of uninterrupted
custody with the child for one full week during each calendar year upon
providing 60 days 'advance notice to the other party. The party providing
notice first of his or her selection of dates under this provision shall be
entitled to preference on selection of vacation days.
5. Unless otherwise agreed between the parties, the party receiving
custody of the Child shall be responsible to provide transportation for the
exchange of custody.
6. Neither party shall consume alcohol to the point of intoxication
during his or her periods of custody with the Child and neither party shall
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use illegal drugs.
7. We 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 term
of this order shall control.
BY THE COURT,
cc: Austin F. Gcogan, Esquire - Counsel for Mother
Bridget M. Whitley, Esquire - Counsel for Father.
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Prothonotary
NICOLE A. O'BRIEN, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
va. NO. 99-6455 CIVIL TERM
PATRICK M. O'BRIEN, : CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Defendant
CUSTCOY
COST= CONCILIATION SUMMARY REPORT
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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 BIRTO CURRENTLY IN CUSTODY OF
Patrick Nicholas O'Brien February 231 1999 Mother
2. A Conciliation Conference was held on March 29, 2000, with the
following individuals in attendance: The Mother, Nicole A. O'Brien, with
her counsel, Austin F. Grogan, Esquire, and the Father, Patrick M. O'Brien,
with his counsel, Bridget M. Whitley, Esquire.
3. The parties agreed to entry of an Order in the form as attached.
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Date Dawn S. Sunday, Esqu Esquire
Custody Conciliator
VERIFICATION
I, Patrick M. O'Brien, state upon personal knowledge or information and belief that the
averments set forth in the foregoing document are true.
I understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S.
§ 4904, relating to unswom falsification to authorities.
D.-'a w
Patrick M. O'Brien
Date: October 3 , 2002
PROOF OF SERVICE
I hereby certify that I am this day serving the foregoing document upon the persons and
in the manner indicated below which service satisfies the requirements of Pa. R,C.P. 440:
Service by first-class mail addressed as follows:
Dawn M. Sunday, Esquire
39 West Main Street
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
Custody Conciliator
Elizabeth S. Beckley, Esquire
Beckley & Madden
P. O. Box 11998
212 North Third Street
Harrisburg, PA 17108-1998
Attorneys for Plaintiff
Date: October 4, 2002
Theresa Barrett Male, Esquitic
Supreme Court a 46439
513 North Second Street
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17101
(717) 233-3220
Counsel for Defendant
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Plaintiff
V.
PATRICK M. O'BR1EN,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO, 99-6455 CIVIL TERM
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this 10" day of October, 2002, upon consideration of
Defendant's Motion for Evaluation Pursuant to Pa. R.C.P. 1915.8, Defendant's
Application for Special Relief Pursuant to 1915.13, and Defendant's Petition for Civil
Contempt for Disobedience of Custody Order, these matters are referred to the custody
conciliation process pursuant to Cumberland County Rule of Procedure 1915.12-1, and
the Court Administrator is requested to facilitate and expedite this referral.
Elizabeth S. Beckley, Esq.
212 North Third Street
P.O. Box 11998
Harrisburg, PA 17108-1998
Attorney for Plaintiff
Theresa Barrett Male, Esq.
513 North Second Street
Harrisburg, PA 17101
Attorney for Defendant
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BY THE COURT,
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NICOLE A. O'BRIEN IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
PLAINTIFF : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V.
PATRICK M. O'BRIEN
DEFENDANT
99-6455 CIVIL ACTION LAW
IN CUSTODY
AND NOW, Thursday, October 10, 2002 , 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 Thursday, November 07, 2002 at 1:00 P51
for a Prc-Hcaring 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 confcrcncc. Failure to appear at the confcrcncc 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 TI 1E COURT,
By: ls/ Dawn C, c, day. Esq. g
Custody Conciliator
The Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County is required by law to comply with the Americans
with Disabilitcs 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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Supreme Court p 46439
513 North Second Street
Harrisburg, PA 17101
(717)233.3220
Counsel for Defendant
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NICOLE A. O'BRIEN
Plaintiff
V. NO. 99-6455 Civil Term
PATRICK M. O'BRIEN
Defendant CIVIL ACTION - CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, October 2002, upon consideration of Defendant's Motion
for Evaluation Pursuant to Pa. R.C.P. 1915.8, the Court ORDERS:
1. Plaintiff and Defendant shall submit to a custody evaluation by
The parties, the child, and any third parties deemed necessary by the evaluator shall participate
fully in this process.
2. Plaintiff and Defendant shall share equally the costs of the custody evaluation,
including the report. When the report is completed, each party shall remit her/his share of this
expense within seven (7) days of request by the evaluator for payment.
3. The evaluator shall submit the report to counsel of record for each party.
4. Within fourteen (14) days after receipt of the report, Defendant, who is the
moving party, shall submit a scheduling order for a hearing, or, if the matter is resolved based
on the report, an order consistent with the resolution.
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513 North Second Street
Harrisburg, PA 17101
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COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NICOLE A. O'BRIEN
Plaintiff
V.
. NO. 99-6455 Civil Term
PATRICK M. O'BRIEN
Defendant CIVIL ACTION - CUSTODY
DEFENDANT'S MOTION FOR EVALUATION
PURSUANT TO PA.R.C.P. 1915.8
1. Concurrently with filing this motion, Defendant Patrick M. O'Brien ("Father")
is filing a petition to modify the April 4, 2000 consent order for shared legal and physical
custody of the parties' son, Patrick Nicholas O'Brien (dob: 02/23/99).
2. The grounds supporting this application include:
a. plaintiff Nicole A. O'Brien ("Mother") has a history of
aggressive and assaultive behavior.
b. Mother has a family history of suicide attempts.
C. Mother's brother, Albert Amico, Jr., has a criminal history
involving a murder conviction in Maryland and drug offenses in
Pennsylvania.
d. Mother actively is engaged in a campaign to alienate the
child from Father.
e. Mother has fabricated untrue and inflammatory statements
regarding Father and his family.
f. Mother's false statements have caused Father and his family
undue stress and anxiety.
g. Mother has created and continues to create scenes when
exchanging custody of the child.
It. Mother is behaving erratically.
Wherefore, Defendant requests that the Court enter an order directing the parties and the
child to submit to an evaluation.
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Supreme Court N 46439
513 North Second Street
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17101
(717) 233-3220
Counsel for Defendant
Date: October 3, 2002
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VERIFICATION
I, Patrick M. O'Brien, state upon personal knowledge or information and belief that the
averments set forth in the foregoing document are true.
I understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S.
§ 4904, relating to unworn falsification to authorities.
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Date: October 3 , 2002
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PROOF OF SERVICE
I hereby certify that I am this day serving the foregoing document upon the persons and
in the manner indicated below which service satisfies the requirements of Pa. R.C.P. 440:
Service by first-class mail addressed as follows:
Dawn M. Sunday, Esquire
39 West Main Street
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
Custody Conciliator
Elizabeth S. Beckley, Esquire
Beckley & Madden
P. O. Box 11998
212 North Third Street
Harrisburg, PA 17108-1998
Attorneys for Plaintiff
Theresa Barrett Male, Esquire
Supreme Court b 46439
513 North Second Street
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17101
(717) 233-3220
Counsel for Defendant
Date: October 4, 2002
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513 North Second Street
Harrisburg, PA 17101
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Counsel for Defendant
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NICOLE A. O'BRIEN
Plaintiff
V.
NO. 99-6455 Civil Term
PATRICK M. O'BRIEN
Defendant CIVIL ACTION - CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, October , 2002, upon consideration of Defendant's Application
for Special Relief Pursuant to Pa. R.C.P. 1915.13, the Court GRANTS the Application and
ORDERS:
1. Mr. and Mrs. Timothy O'Brien, the parents of Defendant Patrick M. O'Brien,
are permitted to provide transportation for custody exchanges of the parties' child, Patrick N.
O'Brien (dob: 02/23/99).
2. Pending further order of this Court, all custody exchanges shall occur inside the
McDonald's Restaurant on Route 114 in Silver Spring Township.
BY THE COURT:
J. Wesley Oler, Jr. J.
Theresa Barrett Male
Supreme Court N 46439
513 North Second Street
Harrisburg, PA 17101
(717) 233.3220
Counsel for Defendant
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NICOLE A. O'BRIEN
Plaintiff
V. NO. 99-6455 Civil Term
PATRICK M. O'BRIEN
Defendant CIVIL ACTION - CUSTODY
DEFENDANT'S APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL RELIEF
PURSUANT TO 1915.13
1. Plaintiff Nichole A. O'Brien ("Mother") and Defendant Patrick M. O'Brien
("Father") are the parents of Patrick N. O'Brien (dob: 02/23/99).
2. On April 4, 2000, this Court entered a consent order awarding the parties shared
legal and physical custody.
3. Paragraph 5 of the order states:
Unless otherwise agreed by the parties, the party receiving custody
of the child shall be responsible to provide transportation for the
exchange of custody.
4. Following Father's initiation of a contempt proceeding against Mother in or
around June 2000, the parties agreed that Father's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Timothy O'Brien,
would provide transportation when Father was unavailable.
5. As a result of this agreement, Father abandoned the contempt action.
6. Father's parents have been providing transportation since 2000.
7. Father is a Corrections Employee at the State Correctional Institute in Camp Hill.
8. After Father rejected Mother's recent request that Father's custody periods be
slashed from three nights per week to two nights every fourteen days, Mother refused to allow
Father's parents to continue transporting the child when Father was unable to do so.
9. As more particularly set forth in the modification petition and his motion for
mental examination which Father is filing in conjunction with this application, Mother has made
false allegations against Father's parents both in the past and recently in refusing relinquish the
child to his paternal grandparents.
10. Mother's false allegations against Father's parents are merely her attempt to make
it more difficult for Father to exercise his custody periods, which currently are every Saturday
at 2:00 P.M. until Tuesday at 9:00 a.m., and every Thursday from 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
11. Mother has rejected Father's effort through counsel to resolve the transportation
issue by having the exchanges occur at a public place rather than at Mother's home, specifically
inside the McDonald's restaurant on Route 114 in Silver Spring Township.
12. Rule of Civil Procedure 1915.13 vests the custody court with the authority to enter
orders for interim or special relief:
At any time after the commencement of the action, the court may
on application or its own motion grant appropriate interim or
special relief. The relief may include but is not limited to the
award of temporary custody, partial custody or visitation; the
issuance of appropriate process directing that a child or a party or
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person having physical custody of a child be brought before the
court; and a direction that a person post security to appear with the
child when directed by the court or to comply with any order of
court.
Pa. R.C.P. 1915.13 (emphasis added).
13. An interim order resolving the transportation issue is warranted and necessary
given the facts of this case.
Wherefore, Defendant requests the court to grant this special relief application and enter
an interim order directing that Defendant's parents are permitted to provide transportation for
the child, and that all custody exchanges shall occur inside the McDonald's Restaurant on Route
114 in Silver Spring Township.
Theresa Barrett Male, Esquire
Supreme Court b 46439
513 North Second Street
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17101
(717) 233-3220
Counsel for Defendant
Date: October 3, 2002
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VERIFICATION
I, Patrick M. O'Brien, state upon personal knowledge or information and belief that the
averments set forth in the foregoing document are true.
I understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S.
§ 4904, relating to unworn falsification to authorities.
Patrick M. O'Brien
Date: October 3 , 2002
PROOF OF SERVICE
I hereby certify that I am this day serving the foregoing document upon the persons and
in the manner indicated below which service satisfies the requirements of Pa. R.C.P. 440:
Service by first-class mail addressed as follows:
Dawn M. Sunday, Esquire
39 West Main Street
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
Custody Conciliator
Elizabeth S. Beckley, Esquire
Beckley & Madden
P. 0. Box 11998
212 North Third Street
Harrisburg, PA 17108-1998
Attorneys for Plaintiff
Theresa Barrett Male, Esquire
Supreme Court N 46439
513 North Second Street
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17101
(717) 233-3220
Counsel for Defendant
Date: October 4, 2002
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Counsel for Defendant
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NICOLE A. O'BRIEN
Plaintiff
V. NO. 99-6455 Civil Term
PATRICK M. O'BRIEN
Defendant CIVIL ACTION - CUSTODY
NOTICE AND ORDER TO APPEAR
Legal proceedings have been brought against you alleging you have wilfully disobeyed
an order of court for custody.
If you wish to defend against the claim set forth in the following pages, you may but are
not required to file in writing with the court your defenses or objections.
Whether or not you file in writing with the court your defenses or objections, you must
appear in person in court on , 2002 at M. in
Courtroom A Cumberland County Court House, High and Hanover Streets,
Carlisle, Pennsylvania.
IF YOU DO NOT APPEAR IN PERSON, THE COURT MAY ISSUE A WARRANT FOR
YOUR ARREST.
If the court finds that you have wilfully failed to comply with its order for partial
custody, you may be found to be in contempt of court and committed to jail, fined or both.
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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.
BY THE COURT:
J.
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990
The Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County is required by law to comply with
the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. For information about accessible facilities and
reasonable accommodations available to disabled individuals having business before the court,
please contact 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:
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Theresa Garrett Male
Supreme Court N 46439
513 North Second Street
Harrisburg, PA 17101
(717) 233.3220
Counsel for Defendant
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NICOLE A. O'BRIEN
Plaintiff
V.
NO. 99-6455 Civil Term
PATRICK M. O'BRIEN
Defendant CIVIL ACTION - CUSTODY
DEFENDANT'S PETITION FOR CIVIL CONTEMPT FOR
DISOBEDIENCE OF CUSTODY ORDER
The Petition of Patrick M. O'Brien respectfully represents:
1. That on April 4, 2000, this Court entered a consent order awarding the parties
shared legal and physical custody of Patrick Nicholas O'Brien (dob: 02/23/99). A copy of the
order is attached to this petition.
2. Plaintiff/Respondent ("Mother") has wilfully failed to abide by the order in that:
a. she unilaterally engaged a counselor for the child, which is
a major non-emergency decision affecting the child's general well-
being, without consulting Defendant/Petitioner ("Father"), in
violation of the shared legal custody provision.
b. after Father recently rejected Mother's request that Father's
custody periods slashed from three nights per week to two nights
every fourteen days, Mother refused to allow Father's parents to
continue transporting the child when Father, who is a Corrections
Employee at SCI, could not do so because of work, in violation of
the transportation provision, and in abrogation of her agreement
that the paternal grandparents would provide transportation when
Father could not. Mother's agreement was the quid pro quo for
Father's abandonment of an earlier contempt action on the same
issue.
C. both parties are Roman Catholic and, despite agreement to
raise their son in the Roman Catholic faith, Mother is refusing to
allow Patrick to be baptized, in violation of the shared legal
custody provision and the parties' agreement.
d. Mother does not inform Father in advance of Patrick's
medical, dental and related appointments, or discuss with rather
the child's treatment in advance, all of which is in violation of the
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Wherefore, Petitioner requests that Respondent be held in contempt of court. Petitioner
also requests that the court award him legal fees incurred in connection with this petition.
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Date: October 3, 2002
Supreme Court # 46439
513 North Second Street
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17101
(717) 233-3220
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NICOLE A. O'BRIEN,
Plaintiff
VS.
PATRICK M. O'BRIEN,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 99-6455 CIVIL TERM
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND Now, this d 11' day of a e,0 , 2000, upon
consideration of the attacF-Custody CcSnciliation Report, t is ordered
and directed as follows:
1. The Mother, Nicole A. O'Brien, and the Father, Patrick M. O'Brien,
shall have shared legal custody of Patrick Nicholas O'Brien, born February
23, 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 his health, education and religion.
2. The parties shall have physical custody of the Child in accordance
with the following schedule:
A. The Father shall have custody of the Child every weekend from
Saturday at 2:00 p.m. through the following Tuesday at 9:00
a.m., beginning April 1, 2000. In addition, the Father shall
have custody of the Child every Thursday from 4:30 p.m. until
8:30 p.m., beginning April 20, 2000.
B. The Mother shall have custody of the Child at all times not
otherwise specified for the Father under this provision.
3. The parties shall share or alternate having custody of the Child
on holidays as follows:
A. CHR STKAS: The Christmas holiday shall be divided into
Segment As which shall run from Christmas Eve at 12:00 noon
through Christmas Day at 12:00 noon, and Segment B, which
shall run from Christmas Day at 12:00 noon through December 26
at 12:00 noon. The Father shall have custody of the Child
during Segment A in even numbered years and during Segment B
in odd numbered years. The Mother shall have custody of the
Child during Segment A in odd numbered years and during
Segment B in even numbered years.
B. TBANKSCIVING: The Mother shall have custody of the Child on
Thrg Day in even numbered years from 9:00 a.m. until
8:30 p.m. and the Father shall have custody of the Child on
Thanksgiving Day in odd numbered years from 9:00 a.m. until
8:30 p.m. During the week preceding Thanksgiving Day in even
numbered years when the mother has custody of the Child on
Thanksgiving, the Father shall retain custody of the Child
after his regular weekend period of custody through Wednesday
morning at 9:00 a.m.
C. EASTER: In even numbered years, the Father shall have custody
of the Child on Easter from 9:00 a.m. until 8:30 p.m. and in
odd numbered years, the mother shall have custody of the Child
on Faster from 9:00 a.m. until 8:30 p.m.
D. NEW YEARS DAY: In odd numbered years, the Father shall have
custody of a Child on New Years Day from 9:00 a.m. until
8:30 p.m. and the Mother shall have custody of the Child on
New Years Day in even numbered years from 9:00 a.m. until 8:30
p.m.
E. macRiAL DAY/INDEPFNM= DAY (cbeerved)/LABCR DAY: In even
numbered years, the Mother shall have custody of a Child on
Memorial Day and Labor Day and the Father shall have custody
on Independence Day. In odd numbered years, the Father shall
have custody of the Child on Memorial Day and Labor Day and
the Mother shall have custody on Independence Day. The
periods of custody on the foregoing holidays shall run from
9:00 a.m. until 8:30 p.m.
F. MOTHER'S DAY/FATBPR'S DAY: The mother shall have custody of
the Ch ld every year on Mother's Day and the Father shall have
custody of the Child every year on Father's Day from 9:00 a.m.
until 8:30 p.m.
G. CHILD'S BIFUMDAY: The non-custodial parent shall have custody
of the child on his birthday from 4:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m.
H. PARENTS' BIRTEDAYS: Each parent shall be entitled to have'
custody of the Child on that parent's birthday each year from
4:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m.
I. The holiday custody schedule shall supersede and take
precedence over the regular custody schedule.
4. Each party shall be entitled to have a period of uninterrupted
custody with the Child for one full week during each calendar year upon
providing 60 days 'advance notice to the other party. The party providing
notice first of his or her selection of dates under this provision shall be
entitled to preference on selection of vacation days.
5. Unless otherwise agreed between the parties, the party receiving
custody of the Child shall be responsible to provide transportation for the
exchange of custody.
6. Neither party shall consume alcohol to the point of intoxication
during his or her periods of custody with the Child and neither party shall
use illegal drugs.
7. 7hia 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 OOORTP
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CC: Austin F. crogant Esquire - Counsel for Mother
Bridget M. Whitleyt Esquire - Counsel for Father
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NICOLE A. O'BRIEN, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND CMWY, PENNSYLVANIA
VS. NO. 99-6455 CIVIL TERM
PATRICK M. O'BRIEN, CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Defendant
CUSTODY
CUSTODY CCN=IATICN SUMMARY REPCRT
IN AOOCRDANCE WITO CDIMERLAND COUNTY RDLE OF CIVIL PROCEDQtE
1915.3-81 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 B31M CURRENTLY IN CUSTCUY OF
Patrick Nicholas O'Brien February 23, 1999 Mother
2. A Conciliation Conference was held on march 29, 2000, with the
following individuals in attendance: The Mother, Nicole A. O'Brien, with
her counsel, Austin F. Grogan, Esquire, and the Father, Patrick M. O'Brien,
with his counsel, Bridget M. Whitley, Esquire.
3. 7be parties agreed to entry of an order in the form as attached.
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Date Dawn S. Sunday, Esquire
Custody Conciliator
VERIFICATION
I, Patrick M. O'Brien, state upon personal knowledge or information and belief that the
averments set forth In the foregoing document are true.
I understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S.
§ 4904, relating to unworn falsification to authorities.
Patrick M. O'Brien
Date: October 3, 2002
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PROOF OF SERVICE
I hereby certify that I am this day serving the foregoing document upon the persons and
in the manner indicated below which service satisfies the requirements of Pa. R.C.P. 440:
Service by first-class mail addressed as follows:
Dawn M. Sunday, Esquire
39 West Main Street
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
Custody Conciliator
Elizabeth S. Beckley, Esquire
Beckley & Madden
P. 0. Box 11998
212 North Third Street
Harrisburg, PA 17108-1998
Attorneys for Plaintiff
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Theresa Barrett Male, Esq ire
Supreme Court N 46439
513 North Second Street
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17101
(717) 233-3220
Counsel for Defendant
Date: October 4, 2002
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NICOLE A. O'BRIEN, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. CIVIL ACTION - LAW
PATRICK M. O'BRIEN, :
Defendant NO. 99-6455 CIVIL TERM
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this 10'h day of October, 2002, upon consideration of
Defendant's Motion for Evaluation Pursuant to Pa. R.C.P. 1915.8, Defendant's
Application for Special Relief Pursuant to 1915.13, and Defendant's Petition for Civil
Contempt for Disobedience of Custody Order, these matters are referred to the custody
conciliation process pursuant to Cumberland County Rule of Procedure 1915.12-1, and
the Court Administrator is requested to fncilitate and expedite this referral.
BY THE COURT,
Elizabeth S. Beckley, Esq.
212 North Third Street
P.O. Box 11998
Harrisburg, PA 17108-1998
Attorney for Plaintiff
Theresa Barrett Male, Esq.
513 North Second Street
Harrisburg, PA 17101
Attorney for Defendant
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Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
VS. 99-6455 CIVIL ACTION LAW
PATRICK M. O'BRIEN,
Defendant IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this l`(9= day of (Uo?,- 4(* 1 , 2002,
upon consideration of the attached Custody Conciliation Report, it is ordered and directed as follows:
1. The parties shall submit themselves, their minor Child, and any other individuals deemed
necessary by the evaluator to a custody evaluation to be performed by Arnold Shicnvold, PhD. or other
professional selected by agreement of the parties and counsel. The purpose of the evaluation shall be
to address conflicts which have arisen in the current custody schedule and obtain independent
professional recommendations concerning ongoing custody arrangements which will best serve the
needs and interests of the Child. The parties shall sign any authorizations requested by the evaluator in
order to obtain additional information pertaining to the parties or the Child. The Father shall be
responsible to pay 68% and the Mother shall be responsible to pay 32% of the costs of the evaluation,
contingent upon the Mother's agreement to refrain from filing a modification to the current support
Order pending completion of the custody evaluation. The parties shall submit their share of the
evaluation fees within 7 days of the evaluator's request to ensure that release of the evaluation written
report is not delayed due to nonpayment.
2. The prior Order of this Court dated April 4, 2000 shall continue in effect as modified by this
Order.
3. Pending completion of the custody evaluation process and further Order of Court or
agreement of the parties, provision 2 of the April 4, 2000 Order is modified as follows and paragraph 5
is deleted. Neither party shall be prejudiced in his or her position on custody as a result of his or her
agreement to amend the prior Order pending completion of evaluation process.
4. The parties shall have physical custody of the Child in accordance with the following
schedule:
A. The Father shall have custody of the Child every weekend from Saturday at 2:00 p.m.
through the following Tuesday at 11:30 a.m. The Mother shall transport the Child to the
paternal grandparents' residence on Saturdays during which the grandparents shall remain
inside their residence. There shall be no communication between the Mother and the
grandparents at the time of the exchange. The Father shall transport the Child to the Mother's
residence on Tuesdays. The Father's periods of Thursday evening custody shall be eliminated
beginning on November 14, 2002.
5. The parties agree that the Child shall be baptized on the last Sunday in January 2003. The
Mother shall have custody of the Child immediately following the baptism through 6:00 p.m., at which
time the Mother shall provide the transportation for return of custody to the Father.
6. Within 60 days of receipt of the evaluator's written custody recommendations, counsel for
either party may contact the Conciliator to schedule an additional Custody Conciliation Conference, if
necessary.
7. 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,
J.. csley Oler, Jr. i J.
cc:/Elizabcth S. Beckly, Esquire - Counsel for Mother
Theresa Barrett Male, Esquire - Counsel for Father
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NICOLE A. O'BRIEN,
Plaintiff
VS.
PATRICK M. O'BRIEN,
Defendant
PRIOR JUDGE: J. Wesley Oler, Jr.
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
99-6455 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:
1. The pertinent information concerning the Child who is the subject of this litigation is as
follows:
NAME, DATE. OF BIRTH CURRENTLY IN CUSTODY OF
Patrick M. O'Brien February 23, 1999 Mother/Father
2. A Conciliation Conference was held on November 7, 2002, with the following individuals in
attendance: The Mother, Nicole A. O'Brien, with her counsel, Elizabeth S. Bcckly, Esquire, and the
Father, Patrick M. O'Brien, with his counsel, Theresa Barrett Male, Esquire.
3. The Father filed Petitions for Contempt, Special Relief, Modification and Evaluation, all of
which were referred by the Court for Conciliation by Order dated October 10, 2002. As a result of the
parties' success in reaching the agreement which is reflected in the proposed Order, the Petitions for
Special Relief and Evaluation have been resolved, the Petition for Modification will be addressed
through the custody evaluation process and the Contempt Petition has been deferred by the Father
pending resolution of the modification issues.
The main factor underlying the conflicts which have arisen in the custody situation is the
acrimonious relationship between the Mother and the paternal grandparents. Although it was agreed at
the Conference that the Mother would continue to drop off the Child at the grandparents' residence on
Saturdays, the parties also discussed and agreed to an alternate arrangement whereby the Father would
pick up the Child at the Mother's residence on Saturdays at 11:00 a.m. in the event that conflict
persisted and the Mother did not believe it was in the Child's best interest to continue the exchange at
the grandparents' home.
4. The parties agreed to entry of an Order in the form as attached.
Date
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NICOLE A. O'BRIEN, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
VS. 99.6455 CIVIL ACTION LAW
PATRICK M. O'BRIEN,
Defendant IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this Z 4FK day of G N? , 2003,
upon consideration of the attached Custody Conciliation Report, it is ordefed and directed as follows:
1. The prior Order of this Court dated November 19, 2002 is vacated and replaced with this
Order.
2. The Mother, Nicole A. O'Brien and the Father, Patrick M. O'Brien, shall have shared legal
custody of Patrick M. O'Brien, born February 23, 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 his health, education
and religion. Pursuant to the terns of this paragraph each parent shall be entitled to all records and
information pertaining to the Child including, but not limited to, school and medical records and
information.
3. On a trial basis pending the additional custody conciliation conference scheduled in this
Order, the parties shall have physical custody of the Child as follows:
A. The Mother shall have primary physical custody of the Child.
B. The Father shall have partial physical custody of the Child during two out of three
weekends from Friday after work when the Father shall pick up the Child from the
Mother's residence through the following Tuesday morning before work when the Father
shall return the Child to the Mother's residence, with the exception that the Mother shall
have custody of the Child on Saturday when the Father is working. The Father shall
transport the Child to and from the Mother's residence on Saturday before and after
work.
C. During the third weekend in each three-week cycle the Mother shall have custody of the
Child from Friday through Monday morning at 9:00 am.
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D. During weeks immediately following the Mother's weekend period of custody, the Father
shall have a period of custody with the Child from Monday at 9:00 am through Tuesday,
when the Father shall transport the Child to the Mother's residence before work.
E. During weeks immediately preceding the Mother's weekend periods of custody, the Father
shall have a period of custody on Thursday morning from 9:00 am until the Father begins
work.
F. The Mother shall have custody of the Child at all times not otherwise specified for the Father
in this provision.
G. The custody schedule set forth in this provision shall begin on Friday, August 15, 2003, with
the Father having his second weekend period of custody in the three week cycle so that the
Mother has custody of the Child over the weekend beginning August 22, 2003.
4. The parties acknowledge that the Father's agreement to continue with the temporary
schedule set forth in the preceding provision is contingent upon the Mother's agreement to enroll the
Child in parochial school beginning in kindergarten. The parties' agreement to follow the custody
schedule set forth in this Order on a trial basis shall be without prejudice to his or her position as to
ongoing custody arrangements.
5. The parties shall attend an additional custody conciliation conference in the office of the
conciliator, Dawn Sunday, on November 19, 2003 at 8:30 am for the purpose of reviewing the trial
custody arrangements and establishing an ongoing custody schedule.
6. 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.
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BY THE COURT.
NICOLE A. O'BRIEN,
Plaintiff
VS.
PATRICK M. O'BRIEN,
Defendant
PRIOR JUDGE: J. Wesley Oler, Jr.
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
99-6455 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:
1. The pertinent information concerning the Child who is the subject of this litigation is as
follows:
NAME DATE. OF BIRTH CURRENTLY IN CUSTODY OF
Patrick M. O'Brien February 23, 1999 Mothcr/Father
2. A Conciliation Conference was held on August 13, 2003, with the following individuals in
attendance: The Mother, Nicole A. O'Brien, with her counsel, Elizabeth S. Beckley, Esquire, and the
Father, Patrick M. O'Brien, with his counsel, Theresa Barrett Male, Esquire.
3. The parties agreed to entry of an Order in the form as attached.
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PATRICK M. O'BRIEN,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
99-6455 CIVIL ACTION LAW
IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NON, this 1 yI day of • e e . c) , 2002,
upon consideration of the attached Custody Conciliation Report, it is ordered and directed as follows:
1. The prior Order of this Court entered in August 2003 is vacated and replaced with this order.
2. The Mother, Nicole A. O'Brien, and the Father, Patrick M. O'Brien, shall have shared legal
custody of Patrick M. O'Brien Jr., bom February 23, 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 his health, education
and religion. Pursuant to the terns of this paragraph each parent shall be entitled to all records and
information pertaining to the Child including, but not limited to, school and medical records and
information.
3. The parties shall have physical custody of the Child as follows:
A. The Mother shall have primary physical custody of the Child.
B. The Father shall have partial physical custody of the Child during two out of three
weekends from Friday after work when the Father shall pick up the Child from the
Mother's residence through the following Tuesday morning at 9:00 am, when the
Mother shall pick up the Child. During the Father's weekend periods of custody, the
Mother shall have custody on Saturday when the Father is working. The Father shall
transport the Child to and from the Mother's residence on Saturday before and alter
work.
C. During the third weekend in each three week cycle, the Mother shall have custody of
the Child from Friday through Monday morning at 9:00 am.
D. During weeks immediately following the Mother's weekend pcriods of custody the
Father shall have a period of custody with the Child from Monday at 9:00 am, when the
Mother shall transport the Child to the Father's residence, through Tuesday at 9:00 am,
when the Mother shall pick up the Child.
E. During weeks immediately preceding the Mother's weekend pcriods of custody, the
Father shall have a period of custody on Thursday morning from 9:00 am, when the
Mother shall transport the Child to the Father's residence until 11:30 am, when the
Father shall return the Child to the Mother's residence.
F. The parties acknowledge that their agreement to transfer custody from the Father to
the Mother on Tuesday mornings at 9:00 am rather than at a later time is intended to
facilitate the Child's transition from the Mother's custody to school on those days. The
parties agree to cooperate in extending the Tuesday morning period of custody when the
transition time is no longer necessary.
4. The parties shall share or alternate having custody of the Child on holidays as follows:
A. THANKSGIVING: The Thanksgiving holiday period of custody shall run from 9:00
am until 8:00 pm. The Father shall have custody of the Child on Thanksgiving in odd
numbered years and the Mother shall have custody in even numbered years. The parties
shall have custody over the weekend following Thanksgiving in accordance with the
regular custody schedule.
B. CHRISTMAS: The Christmas holiday shall be divided into Segment A, which shall
run from Christmas Eve at 2:00 pm through Christmas Day at 2:00 pm, and Segment B,
which shall run from Christmas Day at 2:00 pm through December 26th at 2:00 pm.
The Father shall have custody of the Child during Segment A in even numbered years
and during Segment B in odd numbered years. The Mother shall have custody of the
Child during Segment A in odd numbered years and during Segment B in even
numbered years.
C. NEW YEARS: The New Years holiday shall run from 9:00 am on New Years Eve
through 8:00 pm on New Years Day. For purposes of this provision, the entire New
Years holiday shall be deemed to fall in the same year as New Years Day. The Mother
shall have custody of the Child over the New Years holiday in even numbered years and
the Father shall have custody in odd numbered years.
D. ALTERNATING HOLIDAYS: The period of custody on the alternating holidays in
this provision shall run from 9:00 am until 8:00 pin, In even numbered years, the Father
shall have custody of the Child on Easter and July 4'h and the Mother shall have custody
on Memorial Day and Labor Day. In odd numbered years, the Mother shall have
custody of the Child on Easter and July 4a' and the Father shall have custody on
Memorial Day and Labor Day.
E. MOTHER'S DAY / FATHER'S DAY: In every year, the Mother shall have custody
of the Child on Mother's Day and the Father shall have custody on Father's Day from
9:00 am until 8:00 pin.
F. CHILD'S BIRTHDAY: The non-custodial parent shall be entitled to have custody of
the Child for a period of four hours on the Child's birthday each year with the specific
times to be arranged by agreement.
G. SIBLINGS' BIRTHDAYS: The parties shall make adjustments to the custody
schedule to enable the Child to attend the birthday parties (for a minimum of four
hours) of any of the Child's siblings.
H. PARENTS' BIRTHDAYS: Each party shall be entitled to have a period of custody
with the Child for a period of four hours on his or her birthday each year with the
specific times to be arranged by agreement.
L The holiday custody schedule shall supersede and take precedence over the regular
custody schedule.
5. Each party shall be entitled to have uninterrupted custody of the Child for two non-
consecutive weeks during the summer school break each year upon providing at least thirty days
advance notice to the other party. The party providing notice first shall be entitled to preference on his
or her selection of vacation days. Each party shall schedule his or her periods of custody under this
provision to include his or her regular weekend period of custody and each vacation period shall begin
on Saturday and run for a period of seven consecutive days. Neither party shall schedule periods of
custody under this provision during the first week alter the school year ends or the last full week before
the new school year begins. In the event a party is not traveling out of the area during his or her
vacation period, the other party shall be entitled to have a four hour period of custody with the Child.
6. Unless otherwise stated in this Order, the party relinquishing custody of the Child shall be
responsible to provide transportation for the exchange of custody.
7. The parties agree that the Child shall be enrolled in parochial school beginning with the
kindergarten year.
8. In the event the Mother is not traveling outside the local area with the Child during her
weekend period of custody but is not planning to take the Child to church, the Mother shall offer the
Father the opportunity to take the Child to church.
9. In the event either party is unavailable to provide care for the Child during his or her period
of custody for a period of four hours or more, that party shall contact the other party to offer the
opportunity to provide care for the Child before contacting third party caregivers.
10. 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.
cc:zabeth S. Beckley, Esquire - Counsel for Mother
• -Theresa Barrett Male, Esquire - Counsel for Father
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BY THE COURT,
NICOLE A. O'BRIEN,
Plaintiff
vs.
PATRICK M. O'BR1EN,
Defendant
PRIOR JUDGE: J. Wesley Oler, Jr.
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
99-6455 CIVIL ACTION LAW
IN CUSTODY
CUSTODY CONCILIATION SUMMARY REPORT
IN ACCORDANCE WITIT CUMBERLAND 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 BIRTH CURRENTLY IN CUSTODY OF
Patrick M. O'Brien, Jr. February 23, 1999
Mother
2. A Conciliation Conference was held on November 19, 2003, with the following individuals
in attendance: The Mother, Nicole A. O'Brien, with her counsel, Elizabeth S. Beckley, Esquire, and
the Father, Patrick M. O'Brien, with his counsel, Theresa Barrett Male, Esquire.
3. The parties agreed to entry of an Order in the form as attached.
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Date Dawn S. Sunday, Esquire
Custody Conciliator
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NICOLE A. O'BRIEN IN T'1IE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
PLAINTIFF : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V.
PATRICK M. O'BRIEN
DEFENDANT
99.6455 CIVIL ACTION LAW
IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, Wednesday, March 10, 2004 , upon consideration of the attached Complaint.
it is hereby directed that parties and their respective counsel appear before Dawn S. Sunday, Esq._, the conciliator.
al 39 West Main Street, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055 on _ Thursday, April 01, 2004 at 10:30 AM
for a Pre•Itearing Custody Conference. At such conference, an of art 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 unit all existing Protection from Abuse orders,
Special Relief orders, and Custody orders to the conciliator 48 hours prior to scheduled hearing.
FOR TI E. COURT.
Ily: /s/ DavnLS, Strttdrty, Esq. o
Custody Conciliator
T'hc Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County is required by huw to comply with the
Americans with Disabilites Act of 1990. i:or 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 b0bre the court. You must
attend the scheduled conference or hearing.
YOU SIIOULD TAKI? THIS PAPER TO YOUR ATTORNEY AT ONCE. IF YOU DO NOT
HAVE AN ATTORNEY Olt CANNOT AFFORD ONE. GO TO OR T1.1.1:1'1IONE TI ll: OFFICE. SF
i.,ow ll BLLOW TO FIND OUT WIEERI: YOU CAN GE I' LEGAL IIELP.
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32 South Bcdfittd Street
Carlisle. Pennsylvania 17013
Telephonc (717) 249.3 166
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NICOLE A. 0131MIX :IN'I'I Ili C'OLIRT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Petitioner :C UMBFIMAND COUNTY. PENNSYLVANIA
V. :CIVIL ACTION - LAW
:IN CUS'I'OUY
PATRICK M.O•IIRII?N.
Respondent M. 99.0455
ORDER OF COURT
You. PATRICK M. 0.11MIX (respondent) have been sued in court to modify
custody. partial custody or visitation ol'the child: PA'T'RICK N. O•BRIIX JR..
You are ordered to appear in person to on
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a pretrial conference.
I I a hearing belirre the court.
If you fail to appear as provided by this order. an order Im custody. partial
custody or visitation may be entered against you or the court may issue a warrant lirr your
arrest.
YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF
YOU DO NOT HAVE A LAWYER OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE., GO -1'0 oft
TELEPHONE THE OFFICE, SET FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU
CAN GET LEGAL IIELP.
CUMBERLAND COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION
32 S. Bedford Street
Carlisle. PA 17013
800-990-9108
AMERICANS WITI I DISABILITIES AC'T' 01: 1990
The Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County is required by law to comply
with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. For information about accessible
facilities and reasonable accommodations available to disabled individuals having
business belirre the court. please contact our office. All arrangements must he made at
least 72 hours prior to roiy hearing or business belire the court. You must attend the
scheduled conference or bearing.
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Petitioner :CUMBEALAND COUNTY. PENNSYLVANIA
V. :C'IV11. ACTION - LAW
:IN CUSTODY
PATRICK M. O'BRIEN.
Respondent :NO. 99-6455
PETITION FOR MODIFICATION OF A CUSTODY ORDER
AND NOW comes the Plainlili: Nicole A. O'Brien, who, by and through her
attomcys. Thonms A. Beckley. Esquire. I:Iimbeth S. Beckley. Esquire, and Beckley &
Madden, ol'Counsel, files this Petition lift Modification ol'a Custody Order, in which she
avers that:
I. The Petition ill' Nicole A. O'Brien respectfully represents thin on
December 2.2003, an Order ol'Court was entered for Custody. a true map correct copy of
which is attached hereto marked us Exhibit A and incorporated herein.
2. This Order should he modified because:
U. Respondent's work scheduled has changed such thin it is in the
child's best interest to eliminate Respondent's overnight with the child till Monda)
nights.
h. The panics have agreed 111;11 the Respondent will Ilan 11111° 1 of 111e
child's parochial school tuition each )-cur that lie is enrolled in parochial school:
C. The parties have agreed that the Respondent sill register the child
each year at St. Joseph's elementary school:
d. Respxmdenl recently violaled the Court's Order h) Failing Io mail
the child to the Petitioner "hen he wcm In work and by tailing to tell the Petitioner %%licrr
the child was while the Respondent was m work. Respraafenl bird to rely till 11,111 of lu•
Custody Order which provided that if either parent were going to he away Iron the child
for a period of fibur hours or more. the other parent would have the right to have custody
of the child. Petitioner wants the Court to modify this provision to a two hour period as
well as provide that Petitioner will have custody of the child when the Respondent is it
work. and
C. The parties were each given two uninterrupted non-consecutive
weeks of visitation during the summer. Since Respondent has two out of every three
weekends. it needs to he clear that Respondent will exercise his custody during his
weekends and not Petitioner's weekend.
WIIhRIa'Olll:. Plaintiff respectfully requests that the Court modify the current
custody Order as indicated in this petition I'm Modification.
DATIiD: 3/'101
of Counsel
BECKLEY & MADDEN
212 North Third Street
11.0. Box 11998
I larrishurg. PA 17108
(717) 233-7691
Respectl'ully submitted.
VIERIFICA'1'ION
1. Nicole A. O'Brien. hereby verify that the shUements made In the liuepoing
document are true and correct to the Ivsi of my knowledge, inkinnalion and 1whel',
understand that false statements herein arc made sub}eel to the IvallIlles IN I'll. C, S.
Section 4904. relating to unsworn falsification to authorities,
N olc A. O'Nrien '
EXHIBIT A
NICOLE A. O'BRIEN, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
VS. 99-6455 CIVIL ACTION LAW
PATRICK M. O'BRIEN,
Defendant IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this 2nd day of?becE.m?eR , 2002,
upon consideration of the attached Custody Conciliation Report, it is ordered and directed as follows:
1. The prior Order of this Court entered in August 2003 is vacated and replaced with this order.
2. The Mother, Nicole A. O'Brien, and the Father, Patrick M. O'Brien, shall have shared legal
custody of Patrick M. O'Brien Jr., bom February 23, 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 his health, education
and religion. Pursuant to the terms of this paragraph each parent shall be entitled to all records and
information pertaining to the Child including, but not limited to, school and medical records and
information.
3. The parties shall have physical custody of the Child as follows:
A. The Mother shall have primary physical custody of the Child.
B. The Father shall have partial physical custody of the Child during two out of three
weekends from Friday after work when the Father shall pick up the Child from the
Mother's residence through the following Tuesday morning at 9:00 am, when the
Mother shall pick up the Child. During the Father's weekend periods of custody, the
Mother shall have custody on Saturday when the Father is working. The Father shall
transport the Child to and from the Mother's residence on Saturday before and after
work.
C. During the third weekend in each three week cycle, the Mother shall have custody of
the Child from Friday through Monday morning at 9:00 am.
D. During weeks immediately following the Mother's weekend periods of custody the
Father shall have a period of custody with the Child from Monday at 9:00 am, when the
Mother shall transport the Child to the Father's residence, through Tuesday at 9:00 am,
when the Mother shall pick up the Child.
E. During weeks immediately preceding the Mother's weekend periods of custody, the
Father shall have a period of custody on Thursday morning from 9:00 am, when the
Mother shall transport the Child to the Father's residence until 11:30 am, when the
Father shall return the Child to the Mother's residence.
F, The parties acknowledge that their agreement to transfer custody from the Father to
the Mother on Tuesday mornings at 9:00 am rather than at a later time is intended to
facilitate the Child's transition from the Mother's custody to school on those days. The
parties agree to cooperate in extending the Tuesday morning period of custody when the
transition time is no longer necessary.
4. The parties shall share or alternate having custody of the Child on holidays as follows:
A. THANKSGTVING: The Thanksgiving holiday period of custody shall run from 9:00
am until 8:00 pm. The Father shall have custody of the Child on Thanksgiving in odd
numbered years and the Mother shall have custody in even numbered years. The parties
shall have custody over the weekend following Thanksgiving in accordance with the
regular custody schedule.
B. CHRISTMAS: The Christmas holiday shall be divided into Segment A, which shall
run from Christmas Eve at 2:00 pm through Christmas Day at 2:00 pm, and Segment B,
which shall run from Christmas Day at 2:00 pm through December 26th at 2:00 pm.
The Father shall have custody of the Child during Segment A in even numbered years
and during Segment B in odd numbered years. The Mother shall have custody of the
Child during Segment A in odd numbered years and during Segment B in even
numbered years.
C. NEW YEARS: The New Years holiday shall run from 9:00 am on New Years Eve
through 8:00 pm on New Years Day. For purposes of this provision, the entire New
Years holiday shall be deemed to fall in the same year as New Years Day. The Mother
shall have custody of the Child over the New Years holiday in even numbered years and
the Father shall have custody in odd numbered years.
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D. ALTERNATING HOLIDAYS: The period of custody on the alternating holidays in
this provision shall run from 9:00 am until 8:00 pm. In even numbered years, the Father
shall have custody of the Child on Easter and July 4'h and the Mother shall have custody
on Memorial Day and Labor Day. In odd numbered years, the Mother shall have
custody of the Child on Easter and July 4i' and the Father shall have custody on
Memorial Day and Labor Day.
E. MOTHER'S DAY / FATHER'S DAY: In every year, the Mother shall have custody
of the Child on Mother's Day and the Father shall have custody on Father's Day from
9:00 am until 8:00 pm.
F. CHILD'S BIRTHDAY: The non-custodial parent shall be entitled to have custody of
the Child for a period of four hours on the Child's birthday each year with the specific
times to be arranged by agreement.
G. SIBLINGS' BIRTHDAYS: The parties shall make adjustments to the custody
schedule to enable the Child to attend the birthday parties (for a minimum of four
hours) of any of the Child's siblings.
H. PARENTS' BIRTHDAYS: Each party shall be entitled to have a period of custody
with the Child for a period of four hours on his or her birthday each year with the
specific limes to be arranged by agreement.
1. The holiday custody schedule shall supersede and take precedence over the regular
custody schedule.
5. Each party shall be entitled to have uninterrupted custody of the Child for two non-
consecutive weeks during the summer school break each year upon providing at least thirty days
advance notice to the other party. The party providing notice first shall be entitled to preference on his
or her selection of vacation days. Each party shall schedule his or her periods of custody under this
provision to include his or her regular weekend period of custody and each vacation period shall begin
on Saturday and run for a period of seven consecutive days. Neither party shall schedule periods of
custody under this provision during the first week after the school year ends or the last full week before
the new school year begins. In the event a party is not traveling out of the area during his or her
vacation period, the other party shall be entitled to have a four hour period of custody with the Child.
6. Unless otherwise stated in this Order, the party relinquishing custody of the Child shall be
responsible to provide transportation for the exchange of custody.
7. The parties agree that the Child shall be enrolled in parochial school beginning with the
kindergarten year.
8. In the event the Mother is not traveling outside the local area with the Child during her
weekend period of custody but is not planning to take the Child to church, the Mother shall offer the
Father the opportunity to take the Child to church.
9. In the event either party is unavailable to provide care for the Child during his or her period
of custody for a period of four hours or more, that party shall contact the other party to offer the
opportunity to provide care for the Child before contacting third party caregivers.
10. 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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J. Wesley Oler, Jr., J.
cc: Elizabeth S. Beckley, Esquire - Counsel for Mother
Theresa Barrett Male, Esquire - Counsel for Father
TRUE COPY FROM RECORD
In Testimony wh Cof, l here unto set my hand
e the seal of sa' Court Carlisle, Pa.
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NICOLE A. O'BRIEN, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
VS. 99-6455 CIVIL ACTION LAW
PATRICK M. O'BRIEN,
Defendant IN CUSTODY
PRIOR JUDGE: J. Wesley Oler, Jr.
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 Child who is the subject of this litigation is as
follows:
NAME DATE OF BIRTH CURRENTLY IN CUSTODY OF
Patrick M. O'Brien, Jr. February 23, 1999 Mother
2. A Conciliation Conference was held on November 19, 2003, with the following individuals
in attendance: The Mother, Nicole A. O'Brien, with her counsel, Elizabeth S. Beckley, Esquire, and
the Father, Patrick M. O'Brien, with his counsel, Theresa Barrett Male, Esquire.
3. The parties agreed to entry of an Order in the form as attached.
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Date ?- Dawn S. Sunday, Esquire
Custody Conciliator
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
1. Elirabob S. Beckley, [-*squire. hereby certify that a true and correct copy ol'thc
foregoing document was this day served arm the person and in the manner indicated
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NICOLE A. O'BRIEN
Plaintiff
V. NO. 99.6455 Civil Term
PATRICK O'BRIEN
Defendant CIVIL ACTION - CUSTODY
PRAECIPE
TO THE PROTHONOTARY
Please withdraw the appearance of Theresa Barrett Male, Esquire and enter the
appearance of Patrick O'Brien, pro se.
Date: March -/I ,2004
Theresa Barrett Male, Esquire
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Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
VS. 99.6455 CIVIL ACTION LAW
PATRICK M. O'BRIEN,
Defendant IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this day of 2003,
upon consideration of the attached Custody Conciliation Report, it is rdercd and directed as follows:
1. The prior Order of this Court dated December 2, 2003 shall continue in effect as modified by
this Order.
2., The Father's Monday overnight periods of custody under paragraph 313 and 3D of the prior
Order shall be suspended until such time as the Father's work schedule changes back to daytime hours,
at which time the Monday overnight periods of custody shall automatically resume. The Father shall
provide at least 48 hours advance notice in writing to the Mother to schedule an earlier pickup time for
the Child on Friday, which shall be no earlier than 4:00 pm unless otherwise agreed between the
parties. The parties acknowledge that the Mother's agreement to this provision is based on the Father's
assurance that the earlier pick up will not be requested every Friday of the month.
3. Each party's uninterrupted periods of custody under paragraph 5 of the prior Order shall be
extended to three, rather than two, nonconsecutive weeks during the summer school break each year.
Each vacation period shall run from Saturday at 9:00 am through the following Saturday at 9:00 am.
The Mother shall schedule her periods of custody under this provision !o include her regular weekend
period of custody. The Father shall schedule his periods of custody under this provision to begin and
end on his regular weekend periods of custody.
4. The parties agree that the Child shall be enrolled for kindergarten at St. Joseph's School in
Mechanicsburg. The Father shall be responsible to register the Child and provide advance notice
thereof to the Mother. The Father shall be responsible to pay 100% of the Child's tuition as long as
the Child attends parochial school. The Mother shall be responsible to pay all costs of the Child's
uniforms.
5. The Father shall take all necessary steps with his medical insurance carrier to authorize and
enable the Mother to obtain all medical insurance information concerning the Child.
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G. The parties agree to work cooperatively with each other in effectuating paragraph 9 of the
prior Order in a reasonably flexible manner in an effort to improve their co-parenting efforts. Counsel
for either party or a party pro sc may contact the conciliator to schedule an additional custody
conciliation conference, if necessary, to review the implementation of this provision, if necessary.
7. The Father agrees to obtain insurance coverage information concerning co-parenting
counseling and provide the information to the Mother.
8. Neither party shall do or say anything which may estrange the Child from the other parent,
injure the opinion of the Child as to the other parent, or hamper the free and natural development of the
Child's love and respect for the other parent. Both parties shall ensure that third parties having contact
with the Child comply with this provision.
9. 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.
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BY THE COURT,
NICOLE A. O'BRIEN,
Plaintiff
VS.
PATRICK M. O'BRIEN,
Defendant
PRIOR JUDGE: J. Wesley Oler, Jr.
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:
1. The pertinent information concerning the Child who is the subject of this litigation is as
follows:
NAME DATE OF BIRTH CURRENTLY IN CUSTODY OF
Patrick M. O'Brien February 23, 1999
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2. A Conciliation Conference was held on April 1, 2004, with the following individuals in
attendance: The Mother, Nicole A. O'Brien, with her counsel, Elizabeth S. Beckley, Esquire, and the
Father, Patrick M. O'Brien, who is not represented by counsel.
3. The parties agreed to entry of an Order in the form as attached.
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Date Dawn S. Sunday, Esquire
Custody Conciliator
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
99-6455 CIVIL ACTION LAW
NICOLE A. HURST IN 71IE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
PLAINTIFF : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. 99-6455 CIVIL ACTION LAW
PATRICK M. OIIRIEN
IN CUSTODY
DEITNDANT
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, Wednesday, February 01, 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 - Tuesday, February 28, 2006 at 10:00 AM
for a Pre-I (caring 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 ake live or older may also be present at the conference. Failure to appear al the contcrence may
provide grounds for entry ol'a temporary or permanent order.
The court hereby directs the parties to furnish any and till existing Protection from Abuse orders,
Special Relief orders, and Custody orders to file conciliator 48 hours prior to scheduled hearing.
FOR TI IE COURT.
By: Al Dann S. Sun4ay? Esq.
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 infomnation abort accessible facilities and reasonable accommodations
available to disabled individuals having business before the court, please contact our ollice. 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 MIS PAPER TO YOUR ATTORNEY AT ONCE. IF YOU DO NOT
RAVE AN ATTORNEY OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO 1.0 OR 'I ELEPI IONS 111E 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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513 North Second Street
Harrisburg, PA 17101
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Counsel for Defendant
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NICOLE A. HURST (formerly O'Brien)
Plaintiff
V.
PATRICK M. O'BRIEN
Defendant
NO. 99.6455
CIVIL ACTION -CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, January 2006, upon consideration of Defendant's Petition for
Modification of a Custody Order, it is hereby directed that the parties and their respective
counsel appear before Dawn S. Sunday, Esquire, the Conciliator, at 39 West Main Street,
New Cumberland, Pennsylvania 17055, on the day of February, 2006 at
m. for a Pre-Hearing Custody Conference. At such conference, an effort will
be made to resolve the Issues In dispute; or if this cannot be accomplished, to define and
narrow the Issues to be heard by the Court, and to enter Into a Temporary Order. All children
age five or older may also be present at the Conference. Failure to appear at the Conference
may provide grounds for the 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
the scheduled hearing.
For the Court,
By.
Custody Conciliator
The Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County is required by law to comply with
the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. For Information about accessible facilities and
reasonable accommodations available to disabled individuals having business before the
court, please contact our office. All arrangements must be made at least 72 hours prior to any
hearing or business before the court. You must attend the scheduled conference or hearing.
YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A
LAWYER OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW TO
FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP.
Cumberland County Bar Association
2 Liberty Avenue
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 249-3166
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Therese Barrett Male
Supreme Court M 46439
513 North Second Street
Harrisburg, PA 17101
(717) 2333220
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Counsel for Defendant
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NICOLE A. HURST [formerly O'Brien]
Plaintiff
V.
NO. 99-6455
PATRICK M. O'BRIEN
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION -CUSTODY
DEFENDANT'S PETITION FOR MODIFICATION OF A CUSTODY ORDER
1. The petition of Patrick M. O'Brien ("Father") respectfully represents that on April
9, 2003 [sic]' an Order of Court was entered for custody of the parties' child, Patrick N.
O'Brien (dob: 02/23/99). A copy of the order Is attached as Exhibit 1. A copy of the prior
orders dated December 2, 2002 (sic], August 29, 2003, November 19, 2002, and April 4,
2000 are attached as Exhibits 2, 3, 4, and 5, respectively.
' In fact, the order was entered in 2004.
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2. This Order should be modified because:
a. At meeting two weeks ago, Patrick's teachers and other school
professionals met with the parties and advised the parties that there is a
difference In Patrick at school when he is In Father's custody, as
opposed to when he is with Plaintiff ("Mother").
b. At this meeting, the school professionals also advised the parties that
they expect different levels of competency from Patrick on the days he is
with Father than on the days he is with Mother.
C. When Patrick Is with Mother, he often is tardy for school.
d. When Patrick is with Mother, he often misses his speech therapy class,
or arrives late for it.
e. When Patrick is with Mother, he misses his extracurricular activities.
f. When Patrick is with Mother, he sometimes calls his father to bring him
meals.
3. This Order also should be modified because Mother and her current husband
have separated, as result of which:
a. Mother has had several girlfriends living and/or staying with her.
b. Mother has had her home telephone disconnected.
C. Mother's estranged husband, who owns the property in which he and
Mother had resided, recently told her to vacate the premises, as a result
of which Patrick will be uprooted.
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d. Father can provide greater stability for Patrick than Mother can provide.
Wherefore, Defendant requests that the court modify the order because It will be in the
best Interest of the child.
Theresa Barrett Male, Esquire
Supreme Court 1146439
513 North Second Street
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17101
(717) 233-3220
Counsel for Defendant
Date: January 24, 2006
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NICOLE A. O'BRIEN,
Plaintiff
VS.
PATRICK M. O'BRIEN,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSN'LVANL-k
99-6455
CIVIL ACTION LAW
LV CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this 9 E- day of , 2003,
upon consideration of the attached Custody Conciliation R Wort, it is ordered and directed as follows:
1. The prior Order of this Court dated December 2, 2003 shall continue in effect as modified by
this Order.
2., The Father's Monday overnight periods of custody under paragraph 3B and 3D of the prior
Order shall be suspended until such time as the Father's work schedule changes back to daytime hours,
at which time the Monday overnight periods of custody shall automatically resume. The Father shall
provide at least 49 hours advance notice in writing to the Mother to schedule an earlier pickup time for
the Child on Friday, which shall be no earlier than 4:00 pm unless otherwise agreed between the
parties. The parties acknowledge that the Mother's agreement to this provision is based on the Father's
assurance that the earlier pick up will not be requested every Friday of the month.
3. Each party's uninterrupted periods of custody under paragraph 5 of the prior Order shall be
extended to three, rather than two, nonconsecutive weeks during the summer school break each year.
Each vacation period shall run from Saturday at 9:00 am through the following Saturday at 9:00 am.
The Mother shall schedule her periods of custody under this provision to include her regular weekend
period of custody. The Father shall schedule his periods of custody under this provision to begin and
end on his regular weekend periods of custody.
4. The parties agree that the Child shall be enrolled for kindergarten at St. Joseph's School in
Mechanicsburg. The Father shall be responsible to register the Child and provide advance notice
thereof to the Mother. The Father shall be responsible to pay 100% of the Child's tuition as long as
the Child attends parochial school. The Mother shall be responsible to pay all costs of the Child's
uniforms.
5. The Father shall take all necessary steps with his medical insurance carrier to authorize and
enable the Mother to obtain all medical insurance information concerning the Child.
6. The parties agree to work cooperatively with each other in effectuating paragraph 9 of the
prior Order in a reasonably flexible manner in an effort to improve their co-parenting efforts. Counsel
for either party or a party pro se may contact the conciliator to schedule an additional custody
conciliation conference, if necessary, to review the implementation of this provision, if necessary.
7. The Father agrees to obtain insurance coverage information concerning co-parenting
counseling and provide the information to the Mother.
8. Neither party shall do or say anything which may estrange the Child from the other parent,
injure the opinion of the Child as to the other parent, or hamper the free and natural development of the
Child's love and respect for the other parent. Both parties shall ensure that third parties having contact
with the Child comply with this provision.
9. 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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cc: Elizabeth S. Beckley, Esquire - Counsel for Mother
Patrick M. O'Brien, Father
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NICOLE A. O'BRIEN,
Plaintiff
VS.
PATRICK M. O'BRIEN,
Defendant
PRIOR JUDGE: J. Wesley Oler, Jr.
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
99.6455 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:
1. The pertinent information concerning the Child who is the subject of this litigation is as
follows:
NAME DATE OF BIRTH CURRENTLY IN CUSTODY OF
Patrick M. O'Brien February 23, 1999 Mother/Father
2. A Conciliation Conference was held on April 1, 2004, with the following individuals in
attendance: The Mother, Nicole A. O'Brien, with her counsel, Elizabeth S. Beckley, Esquire, and the
Father, Patrick M. O'Brien, who is not represented by counsel.
3. The parties agreed to entry of an Order in the form as attached.
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NICOLE A. O'BRIEN,
Plaintiff
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PATRICK M. O'BRIEN,
Defendant
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
99-6455
CIVIL ACTION LAW
.IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
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AND NOW, this /L day of bete bCR _, 2002,
upon consideration of the attached Custody Conciliation Report, it is ordered and directed as follows:
1. The prior Order of this Court entered in August 2003 is vacated and replaced with this order.
2. The Mother, Nicole A. O'Brien, and the Father, Patrick M. O'Brien, shall have shared legal
custody of Patrick M. O'Brien Jr., born February 23, 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 his health, education
and religion. Pursuant to the terms of this paragraph each parent shall be entitled to all records and
information pertaining to the Child including, but not limited to, school and medical records and
information.
3. The parties shall have physical custody of the Child as follows:
A. The Mother shall have primary physical custody of the Child.
B. The Father shall have partial physical custody of the Child during two out of three
weekends from Friday after work when the Father shall pick up the Child from the
Mother's residence through the following Tuesday morning at 9:00 am, when the
Mother shall pick up the Child. During the Father's weekend periods of custody, the
Mother shall have custody on Saturday when the Father is working. The Father shall
transport the Child to and from the Mother's residence on Saturday before and after
work.
C. During the third weekend in each three week cycle, the Mother shall have custody of
the Child from Friday through Monday morning at 9:00 am.
D. During weeks immediately following the Mother's weekend periods of custody the
Father shall have a period of custody with the Child from Monday at 9:00 am, when the
Mother shall transport the Child to the Father's residence, through Tuesday at 9:00 am,
when the Mother shall pick up the Child.
E. During weeks immediately preceding the Mother's weekend periods of custody, the
Father shall have a period of custody on Thursday morning from 9:00 am, when the
Mother shall transport the Child to the Father's residence until 11:30 am, when the
Father shall return the Child to the Mother's residence.
F. The parties acknowledge that their agreement to transfer custody from the Father to
the Mother on Tuesday mornings at 9:00 am rather than at a later time is intended to
facilitate the Child's transition from the Mother's custody to school on those days. The
parties agree to cooperate in extending the Tuesday morning period of custody when the
transition time is no longer necessary.
4. The parties shall share or alternate having custody of the Child on holidays as follows:
A. THANKSGIVING: The Thanksgiving holiday period of custody shall run from 9:00
am until 8:00 pm. The Father shall have custody of the Child on Thanksgiving in odd
numbered years and the Mother shall have custody in even numbered years. The parties
shall have custody over the weekend following Thanksgiving in accordance with the
regular custody schedule.
B. CHRISTMAS: The Christmas holiday shall be divided into Segment A, which shall
run from Christmas Eve at 2:00 pm through Christmas Day at 2:00 pm, and Segment B,
which shall run from Christmas Day at 2:00 pm through December 26th at 2:00 pm.
The Father shall have custody of the Child during Segment A in even numbered years
and during Segment B in odd numbered years. The Mother shall have custody of the
Child during Segment A in odd numbered years and during Segment B in even
numbered years.
C. NEW YEARS: The New Years holiday shall run from.9:00 am on New Years Eve
through 8:00 pm on New Years Day. For purposes of this provision, the entire New
Years holiday shall be deemed to fall in the same year as New Years Day. The Mother
shall have custody of the Child over the New Years holiday in even numbered years and
the Father shall have custody in odd numbered years.
D. ALTERNATING HOLIDAYS: The period of custody on the alternating holidays in
this provision shall run from 9:00 am until 8:00 pm. In even numbered years, the Father
shall have custody of the Child on Easter and July 40h and the Mother shall have custody
on Memorial Day and Labor Day. In odd numbered years, the Mother shall have
custody of the Child on Easter and July 4'h and the Father shall have custody on
Memorial Day and Labor Day.
E. MOTHER'S DAY / FATHER'S DAY, In every year, the Mother shall have custody
of the Child on Mother's Day and the Father shall have custody on Father's Day from
9:00 am until 8:00 pm.
F. CHILD'S BIRTHDAY: The non-custodial parent shall be entitled to have custody of
the Child for a period of four hours on the Child's birthday each year with the specific
times to be arranged by agreement.
G. SIBLINGS' BIRTHDAYS: The parties shall make adjustments to the custody
schedule to enable the Child to attend the birthday parties (for a minimum of four
hours) of any of the Child's siblings.
H. PARENTS' BIRTHDAYS: Each party shall be entitled to have a period of custody
with the Child for a period of four hours on his or her birthday each year with the
specific times to be arranged by agreement.
I. The holiday custody schedule shall supersede and take precedence over the regular
custody schedule.
5. Each party shall be entitled to have uninterrupted custody of the Child for two non-
consecutive weeks during the summer school break each year upon providing at least thirty days
advance notice to the other party. The party providing notice first shall be entitled to preference on his
or her selection of vacation days. Each party shall schedule his or her periods of custody under this
provision to include his or her regular weekend period of custody and each vacation period shall begin
on Saturday and run for a period of seven consecutive days. Neither party shall schedule periods of
custody under this provision during the first week after the school year ends or the last full week before
the new school year begins. In the event a party is not traveling out of the area during his or her
vacation period, the other party shall be entitled to have a four hour period of custody with the Child.
6. Unless otherwise stated in this Order, the party relinquishing custody of the Child shall be
responsible to provide transportation for the exchange of custody.
7. The parties agree that the Child shall be enrolled in parochial school beginning with the
kindergarten year.
8. In the event the Mother is not traveling outside the local area with the Child during her
weekend period of custody but is not planning to take the Child to church, the Mother shall offer the
Father the opportunity to take the Child to church.
9. In the event either party is unavailable to provide care for the Child during his or her period
of custody for a period of four hours or more, that party shall contact the other party to offer the
opportunity to provide care for the Child before contacting third party caregivers.
10. 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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J. Wesley Oler, Jr., J.
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Theresa Barrett Male, Esquire - Counsel for Father
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Plaintiff
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PATRICK M. O'BRIEN,
Defendant
PRIOR JUDGE: J. Wesley Oler, Jr.
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
99-6455 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:
1. The pertinent information concerning the Child who is the subject of this litigation is as
follows:
NAME DATE OF BIRTH CURRENTLY IN CUSTODY OF
Patrick M. O'Brien, Jr. February 23, 1999 Mother T
2. A Conciliation Conference was held on November 19, 2003, with the following individuals
in attendance: The Mother, Nicole A. O'Brien, with her counsel, Elizabeth S. Beckley, Esquire, and?
the Father, Patrick M. O'Brien, with his counsel, Theresa Barrett Male, Esquire.
3. The parties agreed to entry of an Order in the form as attached.
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NICOLE A. O'BRIEN,
Plaintiff
VS.
PATRICK M. O'BRIEN,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
99-6455
IN CUSTODY
CIVIL ACTION LAW
ORDER OF COURT
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AND NOW, this a 4 ? day of (1),... 2003,
upon consideration of the attached Custody Conciliation Report, i is ordered and directed as follows:
1. The prior Order of this Court dated November 19, 2002 is vacated and replaced with this
Order.
2. The Mother, Nicole A. O'Brien and the Father, Patrick M. O'Brien, shall have shared legal
custody of Patrick M. O'Brien, bom February 23,1999. 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 his health, education
and religion. Pursuant to the terms of this paragraph each parent shall be entitled to all records and
information pertaining to the Child including, but not limited to, school and medical records and
information.
3. On a trial basis pending the additional custody conciliation conference scheduled in this
Order, the parties shall have physical custody of the Child as follows:
A. The Mother shall have primary physical custody of the Child.
B. The Father shall have partial physical custody of the Child during two out of three
weekends from Friday after work when the Father shall pick up the Child from the
Mother's residence through the following Tuesday morning before work when the Father
shall return the Child to the Mother's residence, with the exception that the Mother shall
have custody of the Child on Saturday when the Father is working. The Father shall
transport the Child to and from the Mother's residence on Saturday before and after
work.
C. During the third weekend in each three-week cycle the Mother shall have custody of the
Child from Friday through Monday morning at 9:00 am.
D. During weeks immediately following the Mother's weekend period of custody, the Father
shall have a period of custody with the Child from Monday at 9:00 am through Tuesday,
when the Father shall transport the Child to the Mother's residence before work.
E. During weeks immediately preceding the Mother's weekend periods of custody, the Father
shall have a period of custody on Thursday morning from 9:00 am until the Father begins
work.
F. The Mother shall have custody of the Child at all times not otherwise specified for the Father
in this provision.
G. The custody schedule set forth in this provision shall begin on Friday, August 15, 2003, with
the Father having his second weekend period of custody in the three week cycle so that the
Mother has custody of the Child over the weekend beginning August 22, 2003.
4. The parties acknowledge that the Father's agreement to continue with the temporary
schedule set forth in the preceding provision is contingent upon the Mother's agreement to enroll the
Child in parochial school beginning in kindergarten. The parties' agreement to follow the custody
schedule set forth in this Order on a trial basis shall be without prejudice to his or her position as to
ongoing custody arrangements.
5. The parties shall attend an additional custody conciliation conference in the office of the
conciliator, Dawn Sunday, on November 19.2003 at 8:30 am for the purpose of reviewing the trial
custody arrangements and establishing an ongoing custody schedule.
6. 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.
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NICOLE A. O'BRIEN,
Plaintiff
VS.
PATRICK M. O'BRIEN,
Defendant
PRIOR JUDGE: J. Wesley Oler, Jr.
CUSTODY CONCILIATION SUMMARY REPORT
IN ACCORDANCE WITH CUMBERLAND COUNTY RULE OF CIVIL
PROCEDURE 1915.3-8, the undersigned Custody Conciliator submits the following report:
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
99-6455 CIVIL ACTION LAW
IN CUSTODY
1. The pertinent information concerning the Child who is the subject of this litigation is as
follows:
NAME
DATE. OF BIRTH
CURRENTLY IN CUSTODY OF
Patrick M. O'Brien
February 23, 1999
Mother/Fat)tcr
2. A Conciliation Conference was held on August 13, 2003, with the following individuals in
attendance: The Mother, Nicole A. O'Brien, with her counsel, Elizabeth S. Beckley, Esquire, and the
Father, Patrick M. O'Brien, with his counsel, Theresa Barrett Male, Esquire.
3. The parties agreed to entry of an Order in the form as attached.
Date Dawn S. Sunday, Esquire
Custody Conciliator
Exhibit 4
Nov 18 20021
NICOLE A. O'BRIEN,
Plaintiff
VS.
PATRICK M. O'BRIEN,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
99-6455 CIVIL ACTION LAW
INCUSTODY Rlm1'L002
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this /9+h day of _PJOU"e2 , 2002,
upon consideration of the attached Custody Conciliation Report, it is ordered and directed as follows:
1. The parties shall submit themselves, their minor Child, and any other individuals deemed
necessary by the evaluator to a custody evaluation to be performed by Arnold Shienvold, PhD. or other
professional selected by agreement of the parties and counsel. The purpose of the evaluation shall be
to address conflicts which have arisen in the current custody schedule and obtain independent
professional recommendations concerning ongoing custody arrangements which will best serve the
needs and interests of the Child. The parties shall sign any authorizations requested by the evaluator in
order to obtain additional information pertaining to the parties or the Child. The Father shall be
responsible to pay 68% and the Mother shall be responsible to pay 32% of the costs of the evaluation,
contingent upon the Mother's agreement to refrain from filing a modification to the current support
Order pending completion of the custody evaluation. The parties shall submit their share of the
evaluation fees within 7 days of the evaluator's request to ensure that release of the evaluation written
report is not delayed due to nonpayment.
2. The prior Order of this Court dated April 4, 2000 shall continue in effect as modified by this
Order.
3. Pending completion of the custody evaluation process and further Order of Court or
agreement of the parties, provision 2 of the April 4, 2000 Order is modified as follows and paragraph 5
is deleted. Neither party shall be prejudiced in his or her position on custody as a result of his or her
agreement to amend the prior Order pending completion of evaluation process.
4. The parties shall have physical custody of the Child in accordance with the following
schedule:
A. The Father shall have custody of the Child every weekend from Saturday at 2:00 p.m.
through the following Tuesday at 11:30 a.m. The Mother shall transport the Child to the
paternal grandparents' residence on Saturdays during which the grandparents shall remain
inside their residence. There shall be no communication between the Mother and the
grandparents at the time of the exchange. The Father shall transport the Child to the Mother's
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residence on Tuesdays. The Father's periods of Thursday evening custody shall be eliminated
beginning on November 14, 2002.
5. The parties agree that the Child shall be baptized on the last Sunday in January 2003. The
Mother shall have custody of the Child immediately following the baptism through 6:00 p.m., at which
time the Mother shall provide the transportation for return of custody to the Father.
6. Within 60 days of receipt of the evaluator's written custody recommendations, counsel for
either party may contact the Conciliator to schedule an additional Custody Conciliation Conference, if
necessary.
7. 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.
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Theresa Barrett Male, Esquire - Counsel for Father
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BY THE COURT,
NICOLE A. O'BRIEN,
Plaintiff
VS.
PATRICK M. O'BRIEN,
Defendant
PRIOR JUDGE: J. Wesley Oler, Jr.
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
99.6455 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:
1. The pertinent information concerning the Child who is the subject of this litigation is as
follows:
NAME DATE OF BIRTH CURRENTLY IN CUSTODY OF
Patrick M. O'Brien February 23, 1999 Mother/Father
2. A Conciliation Conference was held on November 7, 2002, with the following individuals in
attendance: The Mother, Nicole A. O'Brien, with her counsel, Elizabeth S. Beckly, Esquire, and the
Father, Patrick M. O'Brien, with his counsel, Theresa Barrett Male, Esquire.
3. The Father filed Petitions for Contempt, Special Relief, Modification and Evaluation, all of
which were referred by the Court for Conciliation by Order dated October 10, 2002. As a result of the
parties' success in reaching the agreement which is reflected in the proposed Order, the Petitions for
Special Relief and Evaluation have been resolved, the Petition for Modification will be addressed
through the custody evaluation process and the Contempt Petition has been deferred by the Father
pending resolution of the modification issues.
The main factor underlying the conflicts which have arisen in the custody situation is the
acrimonious relationship between the Mother and the paternal grandparents. Although it was agreed at
the Conference that the Mother would continue to drop off the Child at the grandpas _nt rasir.:n•: ^ c.;
Saturdays, the parties also discussed and agreed to an alternate arrangement whurchy tlo: roti::
pick up the Child at the Mother's residence on Saturdays at 11:00 a.m. in th_ -:%-w that
persisted and the Mother did not believe it was in the Child's best interest to continue the exchange at
the grandparents' home.
4. The parties agreed to entry of an Order in the fort as attached.
Date Dawn S. Sunday, Esquire
Custody Conciliator
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Exhibit 5
NICOLE A. O'BRIEN,
Plaintiff
vs.
PATRICK M. O'BRIE4,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COM04CN PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 99-6455 CIVIL TERM
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
CRDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this d 11' day of (1n..y 20001 upon
consideration of the attacFed Custody nc 3at [Mn Report, t is ordered
and directed as follows:
1. Vie Mother, Nicole A. O'Brien, and the Father, Patrick M. O'Brien,
shall have shared legal custody of Patrick Nicholas O'Brien, born February
23.. 1999. Each parent shall have an equal right, to be exercised jointly
with the other parent, to make all major non-emorgency decisions affecting
the Child's general well-being including, but not limited to, all decisions
regarding his health, education and religion.
2.' The parties shall have physical custody of the child in accordance
with the following schedule:
A. The Father shall have custody of the child every weekend from
Saturday at 2:00 p.m. through the following Tuesday at 9:00
a.m., beginning April 11 2000. in addition, the Father shall
have custody of the Child every Thursday from 4:30 p.m. until
8:30 p.m., beginning April 20, 2000.
B. The Mother shall have custody of the Child at all times not
otherwise specified for the Father under this provision.
3. The parties shall share or alternate having custody of the Child
on holidays as follows:
A. CORISTMAS: The Christmas holiday shall be divided into
Segment A, which shall run from Christmas Eve at 12:00 noon
through Christmas Day at 12:00 noon, and Segment B, which
shall run from Christmas Day at 12:00 noon through December 26
at 12:00 noon. The Father shall have custody of the Child
during Segment A in even numbered years and during Segment B
in odd numbered years. The Mother shall have custody of the
Child during Segment A in odd numbered years and during
Segment B in even numbered years.
B. TaANIGSGrVING: The Mother shall have custody of the Child on
Thng Day in even numbered years from 9:00 a.m. until
8:30 p.m. and the Father shall have custody of the Child on
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Thanksgiving Day in odd numbered years from 9:00 a.m. until
8:30 p.m. During the week preceding Thanksgiving Day in even
numbered years when the Mother has custody of the Child on
Thanksgiving, the Father shall retain custody of the Child
after his regular weekend period of custody through Wednesday
morning at 9:00 a.m.
C. EAsm: In even numbered years, the Father shall have custody
of the child on Easter from 9:00 a.m. until 8:30 p.m. and in
odd numbered years, the Mother shall have custody of the Child
on Easter from 9:00 a.m. until 8:30 p.m.
D. NEW YEARS MY: In odd numbered years, the Father shall have
cus -- a child on New Years Day from 9:00 a.m. until
8:30 p.m. and the Mother shall have custody of the Child on
New Years Day in even numbered years from 9:00 a.m. until 8:30
P.M.
E. mEmoRIAL DAY/nMEPENDENCE DAY (cbeerved)/LA m DAY: in even
numbered years, the Mother Anall ve custody o the child on
Memorial Day and Labor Day and the Father shall have custody
on independence Day. In odd numbered years, the Father shall
have custody of the Child on Memorial Day and Labor Day and
the Mother shall have custody on independence Day. The
periods of custody on the foregoing holidays shall run frcm
9:00 a.m. until 8:30 p.m.
F. MOTHER'S DAY/FATHER'S DAY: The Mother shall have custody of
the ch d every year on mother's Day and the Father shall have
custody of the Child every year on Father's Day from 9:00 a.m.
until 8:30 p.m.
G. CBILD'S BIRTIMY: The non-custodial parent shall have custody
of the Child on his birthday from 4:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m.
H. PARENT'S' HII22snAYS: Each parent shall be entitled to have
custody of the Ch ld on that parent's birthday each year from
4:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m.
I. The holiday custody schedule shall supersede and take
precedence over the regular custody schedule.
4. Each party shall be entitled to have a period of uninterrupted
custody with the Child for one full week during each calendar year upon
providing 60 days 'advance notice to the other party. The party providing
notice first of his or her selection of dates under this provision shall be
entitled to preference on selection of vacation days.
5. Unless otherwise agreed between the parties, the party receiving
custody of the Child shall be responsible to provide transportation for the
exchange of custody.
6. Neither party shall consume alcohol to the point of intoxication
during his or her periods of custody with the Child and neither party shall
use illegal drugs.
7. Zhis order is entered pursuant to an agreement of the parties at a
Custody Conciliation Conference. The parties may modify the provisions 'of
this Cyder by mutual consent. In the absence of mutual conaentr the terms
of this order shall control.
BY THE C0W,,
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cc: Austin r. Grogan, Esquire - Counsel for Mother
Bridget M. Whitleye Esquire - counsel for Father.
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Prothonotary
NICOLE A. O'BRIMNintiff
vs.
PATRICK M. O'BR,IFNfendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND 000N7Y, PENNSYLVANIA
N0. 99-6455 CIVIL TERM
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
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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 m=S COHRPS7 MY IN CDSTODY OF
Patrick Nicholas O'Brien February 23, 1999 Mother
2. A conciliation Conference was held on March 291 2000, with the
following individuals in attendance: Thed the Molthert Patrick B i0'Brienth
her counsel, Austin F. Grogan, Esquire#
with his counsel, Bridget M. Whitley, Esquire.
3. The parties agreed to entry of an order in the form as attached.
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VERIFICATION
No.0007 P. 7
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 IS Pa. C.S. §
4904, rotating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
Patrick M. O'Brien
Date: January __.2006
PROOF OF SERVICE
I hereby certify that I am this day serving a copy of the foregoing document upon the
persons and in the manner indicated below which service satisfies the requirements of Pa.
R.C.P. 440:
Service by first-class mall addressed as follows:
Elizabeth S. Beckley, Esquire
Beckley & Madden
P. 0. Box 11998
212 North Third Street
Harrisburg, PA 17108-1998
Attorneys for Plaintiff
Theresa Barrett Male, Esquire
Supreme Court # 46439
513 North Second Street
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17101
(717) 233-3220
Counsel for Defendant
Date: January 25, 2006
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NICOLE A. HURST
Plaintiff
VS.
PATRICK M. O'BRIEN
Defendant
Prior Judge: J. Wesley Olcr, Jr.
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
99.6455 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:
1. The pertinent information concerning the Child who is the subject of this litigation is as
follows:
NAME DATE OF BIRTH CURRENTLY IN CUSTODY OF
Patrick N. O'Brien February 23, 1999 Mother
2. A custody conciliation conference was held on February 28, 2006, with the following
individuals in attendance: The Mother, Nicole A. Hurst, with her counsel, Elizabeth S. Beckley,
Esquire, and the Father, Patrick M. O'Brien, with his counsel, Theresa Barrett Male, Esquire.
3. This Court previously entered Orders in this matter on December 2, 2002 and April 9, 2005,
under which the Mother has primary physical custody of the Child and the Father has partial custody
on two out of three weekends from Friday through Tuesday and during the interim weeks from
Monday through Tuesday. Due to concerns regarding the Child's school performance, the Father filed
this Petition for Modification seeking primary custody during the school year. During discussions at
the conference, it was determined that the panics had had a joint meeting with various teachers and
other school personnel concerning the Child and a Pinnacle Health evaluation concluded that the Child
has attention deficit hyperactive disorder.
4. The panics agreed that prior to an additional conciliation conference: (1) The parties will
obtain a written summary or report from the Child's teacher or other school official reflecting
discussions at the school meeting held in November or December 2005, (2) The Mother will obtain a
report from the Pinnacle Health physician or psychologist who evaluated the Child for ADHD and,
(3) The parties will exchange information concerning the Child's schedule in each household in an
effort to promote as much consistency as possible. It was agreed that an additional conciliation
conference would be held at the request of counsel after the parties had an opportunity to discuss the
written obscrvations/rccommendations from the school personnel.
5. No further Order is necessary at this time.
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Custody Conciliator
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?Itcresa Barrett Malc, Esquire - Counsel for Father
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Counsel for Defendant
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NICOLE A. HURST [formerly O'Brien]
Plaintiff
V.
PATRICK M. O'BRIEN
Defendant
NO. 99-6455
CIVIL ACTION - CUSTODY
DEFENDANT'S PETITION FOR MODIFICATION OF A CUSTODY ORDER
1. The petition of Patrick M. O'Brien ("Father") respectfully represents that on April
9, 2003 [sic]' an Order of Court was entered for custody of the parties' child, Patrick N.
O'Brien (dob: 02/23/99). A copy of the order is attached as Exhibit 1. A copy of the prior
orders dated December 2, 2002 [sic], August 29, 2003, November 19, 2002, and April 4,
2000 are attached as Exhibits 2, 3, 4, and 5, respectively.
' In fact, the order was entered in 2004.
2. This Order should be modified because:
a. At meeting two weeks ago, Patrick's teachers and other school
professionals met with the parties and advised the parties that there is a
difference in Patrick at school when he is in Father's custody, as
opposed to when he is with Plaintiff ("Mother").
b. At this meeting, the school professionals also advised the parties that
they expect different levels of competency from Patrick on the days he is
with Father than on the days he is with Mother.
C. When Patrick is with Mother, he often is tardy for school.
d. When Patrick is with Mother, he often misses his speech therapy class,
or arrives late for it.
e. When Patrick is with Mother, he misses his extracurricular activities.
f. When Patrick is with Mother, he sometimes calls his father to bring him
meals.
3. This Order also should be modified because Mother and her current husband
have separated, as result of which:
a. Mother has had several girlfriends living and/or staying with her.
b. Mother has had her home telephone disconnected.
C. Mother's estranged husband, who owns the property in which he and
Mother had resided, recently told her to vacate the premises, as a result
of which Patrick will be uprooted.
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d. Father can provide greater stability for Patrick than Mother can provide.
Wherefore, Defendant requests that the court modify the order because it will be in the
best interest of the child.
Theresa Barrett Male, Esquire
Supreme Court #46439
513 North Second Street
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17101
(717) 233-3220
Counsel for Defendant
Date: January 24, 2006
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Exhibit 1
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NICOLE A. O'BRIEN,
Plaintiff
vs.
PATRICK M. O'BRIEN,
Defendant
N THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CL`14BERLaND COUNTY, PENNSYZ VANLk
99-6455
CI-,-'IL ACTION LAW
IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
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AND NOW, this t t<c - day , 2003,
upon consideration of the attached Custody Conciliation on R ort, it is ordered and directed as follows:
1. The prior Order of this Court dated December 2, 2003 shall continue in effect as modified by
this Order.
2., The Father's Monday overnight periods of custody under paragraph 3B and 3D of the prior
Order shall be suspended until such time as the Father's work schedule changes back to daytime hours,
at which time the Monday overnight periods of custody shall automatically resume. The Father shall
provide at least 48 hours advance notice in writing to the Mother to schedule an earlier pickup time for
the Child on Friday, which shall be no earlier than 4:00 pm unless otherwise agreed between the
parties. The parties acknowledge that the Mother's agreement to this provision is based on the Father's
assurance that the earlier pick up will not be requested every Friday of the month.
3. Each party's uninterrupted periods of custody under paragraph 5 of the prior Order shall be
extended to three, rather than Mo. nonconsecutive weeks during the summer school break each year.
Each vacation period shall run from Saturday at 9:00 am through the following Saturday at 9:00 am.
The Mother shall schedule her periods of custody under this provision to include her regular weekend
period of custody. The Father shall schedule his periods of custody under this provision to begin and
end on his regular weekend periods of custody.
4. The parties agree that the Child shall be enrolled for kindergarten at St. Joseph's School in
Mechanicsburg. The Father shall be responsible to register the Child and provide advance notice
thereof to the Mother. The Father shall be responsible to pay 100% of the Child's tuition as long as
the Child attends parochial school. The Mother shall be responsible to pay all costs of the Child's
uniforms.
5. The Father shall take all necessary steps with his medical insurance carrier to authorize and
enable the Mother to obtain all medical insurance information concerning the Child.
6. The parties agree to work cooperatively with each other in effectuating paragraph 9 of the
prior Order in a reasonably flexible manner in an effort to improve their co-parenting efforts. Counsel
for either party or a party pro se may contact the conciliator to schedule an additional custody
conciliation conference, if necessary, to review the implementation of this provision, if necessary.
7. The Father agrees to obtain insurance coverage information concerning co-parenting
counseling and provide the information to the Mother.
8. Neither party shall do or say anything which may estrange the Child from the other parent,
injure the opinion of the Child as to the other parent, or hamper the free and natural development of the
Child's love and respect for the other parent. Both parties shall ensure that third parties having contact
with the Child comply with this provision.
9. 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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Wesley Oler,' Jr. J.
cc: Elizabeth S. Beckley, Esquire - Counsel for Mother
Patrick M. O'Brien, Father
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NICOLE: A. O'BRIEN,
Plaintiff
vs.
PATRICK M. O' BRIEN,
Defendant
PRIOR JUDGE: J. Wesley Oler, Jr
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
99-6455 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:
1. The pertinent information concerning the Child who is the subject of this litigation is as
follows:
NAME DATE OF BIRTH CURRENTLY IN CUSTODY OF
Patrick M. O'Brien February 23, 1999
Mother/Father
2. A Conciliation Conference was held on April 1, 2004, with the following individuals in
attendance: The Mother, Nicole A. O'Brien, with her counsel, Elizabeth S. Beckley, Esquire, and the
Father, Patrick M. O'Brien, who is not represented by counsel.
3. The parties agreed to entry of an Order in the form as attached.
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Date
Dawn S. Sunday, Esquire
Custody Conciliator
Exhibit 2
DEC 0 3 2003
NICOLE A. O'BRIEN,
Plaintiff
vs.
PATRICK M. O'BRIEN,
Defendant
DEC b 12003
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
99-6455 CIVIL ACTION LAW
.IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
np nd.
AND NOW, this /t day of DeCcm eR , 2002,
upon consideration of the attached Custody Conciliation Report, it is ordered and directed as follows:
1. The prior Order of this Court entered in August 2003 is vacated and replaced with this order.
2. The Mother, Nicole A. O'Brien, and the Father, Patrick M. O'Brien, shall have shared legal
custody of Patrick M. O'Brien Jr., born February 23, 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 his health, education
and religion. Pursuant to the terms of this paragraph each parent shall be entitled to all records and
information pertaining to the Child including, but not limited to, school and medical records and
information.
3. The parties shall have physical custody of the Child as follows:
A. The Mother shall have primary physical custody of the Child.
B. The Father shall have partial physical custody of the Child during two out of three
weekends from Friday after work when the Father shall pick up the Child from the
Mother's residence through the following Tuesday morning at 9:00 am, when the
Mother shall pick up the Child. During the Father's weekend periods of custody, the
Mother shall have custody on Saturday when the Father is working. The Father shall
transport the Child to and from the Mother's residence on Saturday before and after
work.
C. During the third weekend in each three week cycle, the Mother shall have custody of
the Child from Friday through Monday morning at 9:00 am.
D. During weeks immediately following the Mother's weekend periods of custody the
Father shall have a period of custody with the Child from Monday at 9:00 am, when the
Mother shall transport the Child to the Father's residence, through Tuesday at 9:00 am,
when the Mother shall pick up the Child.
E. During weeks immediately preceding the Mother's weekend periods of custody, the
Father shall have a period of custody on Thursday morning from 9:00 am, when the
Mother shall transport the Child to the Father's residence until 11:30 am, when the
Father shall return the Child to the Mother's residence.
F. The parties acknowledge that their agreement to transfer custody from the Father to
the Mother on Tuesday mornings at 9:00 am rather than at a later time is intended to
facilitate the Child's transition from the Mother's custody to school on those days. The
parties agree to cooperate in extending the Tuesday morning period of custody when the
transition time is no longer necessary.
4. The parties shall share or alternate having custody of the Child on holidays as follows:
A. THANKSGIVING: The Thanksgiving holiday period of custody shall run from 9:00
am until 8:00 pm. The Father shall have custody of the Child on Thanksgiving in odd
numbered years and the Mother shall have custody in even numbered years. The parties
shall have custody over the weekend following Thanksgiving in accordance with the
regular custody schedule.
B. CHRISTMAS: The Christmas holiday shall be divided into Segment A, which shall
run from Christmas Eve at 2:00 pm through Christmas Day at 2:00 pm, and Segment B,
which shall run from Christmas Day at 2:00 pm through December 26th at 2:00 pm.
The Father shall have custody of the Child during Segment A in even numbered years
and during Segment B in odd numbered years. The Mother shall have custody of the
Child during Segment A in odd numbered years and during Segment B in even
numbered years.
C. NEW YEARS: The New Years holiday shall run from.9:00 am on New Years Eve
through 8:00 pm on New Years Day. For purposes of this provision, the entire New
Years holiday shall be deemed to fall in the same year as New Years Day. The Mother
shall have custody of the Child over the New Years holiday in even numbered years and
the Father shall have custody in odd numbered years.
D. ALTERNATING HOLIDAYS: The period of custody on the alternating holidays in
this provision shall run from 9:00 am until 8:00 pm. In even numbered years, the Father
shall have custody of the Child on Easter and July 4th and the Mother shall have custody
on Memorial Day and Labor Day. In odd numbered years, the Mother shall have
custody of the Child on Easter and July 4th and the Father shall have custody on
Memorial Day and Labor Day.
E. MOTHER'S DAY / FATHER'S DAY: In every year, the Mother shall have custody
of the Child on Mother's Day and the Father shall have custody on Father's Day from
9:00 am until 8:00 pm.
F. CHILD'S BIRTHDAY: The non-custodial parent shall be entitled to have custody of
the Child for a period of four hours on the Child's birthday each year with the specific
times to be arranged by agreement.
G. SIBLINGS' BIRTHDAYS: The parties shall make adjustments to the custody
schedule to enable the Child to attend the birthday parties (for a minimum of four
hours) of any of the Child's siblings.
H. PARENTS' BIRTHDAYS: Each party shall be entitled to have a period of custody
with the Child for a period of four hours on his or her birthday each year with the
specific times to be arranged by agreement.
1. The holiday custody schedule shall supersede and take precedence over the regular
custody schedule.
5. Each party shall be entitled to have uninterrupted custody of the Child for two non-
consecutive weeks during the summer school break each year upon providing at least thirty days
advance notice to the other party. The party providing notice first shall be entitled to preference on his
or her selection of vacation days. Each party shall schedule his or her periods of custody under this
provision to include his or her regular weekend period of custody and each vacation period shall begin
on Saturday and run for a period of seven consecutive days. Neither party shall schedule periods of
custody under this provision during the first week after the school year ends or the last full week before
the new school year begins. In the event a party is not traveling out of the area during his or her
vacation period, the other party shall be entitled to have a four hour period of custody with the Child.
6. Unless otherwise stated in this Order, the party relinquishing custody of the Child shall be
responsible to provide transportation for the exchange of custody.
7. The parties agree that the Child shall be enrolled in parochial school beginning with the
kindergarten year.
8. In the event the Mother is not traveling outside the local area with the Child during her
weekend period of custody but is not planning to take the Child to church, the Mother shall offer the
Father the opportunity to take the Child to church.
9. In the event either party is unavailable to provide care for the Child during his or her period
of custody for a period of four hours or more, that party shall contact the other party to offer the
opportunity to provide care for the Child before contacting third party caregivers.
10. 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.
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Plaintiff
VS.
PATRICK M. O'BRIEN,
Defendant
PRIOR JUDGE: J. Wesley Oler, Jr.
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
99-6455 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:
1. The pertinent information concerning the Child who is the subject of this litigation is as
follows:
NAME
DATE OF BIRTH CURRENTLY IN CUSTODY OF
Patrick M. O'Brien, Jr. February 23, 1999 Mother
2. A Conciliation Conference was held on November 19, 2003, with the following individuals
in attendance: The Mother, Nicole A. O'Brien, with her counsel, Elizabeth S. Beckley, Esquire, and
the Father, Patrick M. O'Brien, with his counsel, Theresa Barrett Male, Esquire.
3. The parties agreed to entry of an Order in the form as attached.
Date Dawn S. Sunday, Esquire
Custody Conciliator
Exhibit 3
AUG 2 8 2003
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NICOLE A. O'BRIEN, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
VS. 99-6455 CIVIL ACTION LAW
PATRICK M. O'BRIEN, n
Defendant IN CUSTODY SEP 0 4 2003
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this a 9 ti-- day of (,),.,e , 2003,
upon consideration of the attached Custody Conciliation Report, i is ordered and directed as follows:
1. The prior Order of this Court dated November 19, 2002 is vacated and replaced with this
Order.
2. The Mother, Nicole A. O'Brien and the Father, Patrick M. O'Brien, shall have shared legal
custody of Patrick M. O'Brien, born February 23, 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 his health, education
and religion. Pursuant to the terms of this paragraph each parent shall be entitled to all records and
information pertaining to the Child including, but not limited to, school and medical records and
information.
3. On a trial basis pending the additional custody conciliation conference scheduled in this
Order, the parties shall have physical custody of the Child as follows:
A. The Mother shall have primary physical custody of the Child.
B. The Father shall have partial physical custody of the Child during two out of three
weekends from Friday after work when the Father shall pick up the Child from the
Mother's residence through the following Tuesday morning before work when the Father
shall return the Child to the Mother's residence, with the exception that the Mother shall
have custody of the Child on Saturday when the Father is working. The Father shall
transport the Child to and from the Mother's residence on Saturday before and after
work.
C. During the third weekend in each three-week cycle the Mother shall have custody of the
Child from Friday through Monday morning at 9:00 am.
D. During weeks immediately following the Mother's weekend period of custody, the Father
shall have a period of custody with the Child from Monday at 9:00 am through Tuesday,
when the Father shall transport the Child to the Mother's residence before work.
E. During weeks immediately preceding the Mother's weekend periods of custody, the Father
shall have a period of custody on Thursday morning from 9:00 am until the Father begins
work.
F. The Mother shall have custody of the Child at all times not otherwise specified for the Father
in this provision.
G. The custody schedule set forth in this provision shall begin on Friday, August 15, 2003, with
the Father having his second weekend period of custody in the three week cycle so that the
Mother has custody of the Child over the weekend beginning August 22, 2003.
4. The parties acknowledge that the Father's agreement to continue with the temporary
schedule set forth in the preceding provision is contingent upon the Mother's agreement to enroll the
Child in parochial school beginning in kindergarten. The parties' agreement to follow the custody
schedule set forth in this Order on a trial basis shall be without prejudice to his or her position as to
ongoing custody arrangements.
5. The parties shall attend an additional custody conciliation conference in the office of the
conciliator, Dawn Sunday, on November 19, 2003 at 8:30 am for the purpose of reviewing the trial
custody arrangements and establishing an ongoing custody schedule.
6. 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.
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Plaintiff
VS.
PATRICK M. O'BRIEN,
Defendant
PRIOR JUDGE: J. Wesley Oler, Jr.
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
99-6455 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:
1. The pertinent information concerning the Child who is the subject of this litigation is as
follows:
NAME DATE OF BIRTH CURRENTLY IN CUSTODY OF
Patrick M. O'Brien February 23, 1999 Mother/Father
2. A Conciliation Conference was held on August 13, 2003, with the following individuals in
attendance: The Mother, Nicole A. O'Brien, with her counsel, Elizabeth S. Beckley, Esquire, and the
Father, Patrick M. O'Brien, with his counsel, Theresa Barrett Male, Esquire.
3. The parties agreed to entry of an Order in the form as attached.
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Date Dawn S. Sunday, Esquire
Custody Conciliator
Exhibit 4
NOV 18 20021
NICOLE A. O'BRIEN,
Plaintiff
vs.
PATRICK M. O'BRIEN,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
99-6455
CIVIL ACTION LAW
IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
NOV 24 2002
AND NOW, this /9A day of OV"e P, 2002,
upon consideration of the attached Custody Conciliation Report, it is ordered and directed as follows:
1. The parties shall submit themselves, their minor Child, and any other individuals deemed
necessary by the evaluator to a custody evaluation to be performed by Arnold Shienvold, PhD. or other
professional selected by agreement of the parties and counsel. The purpose of the evaluation shall be
to address conflicts which have arisen in the current custody schedule and obtain independent
professional recommendations concerning ongoing custody arrangements which will best serve the
needs and interests of the Child. The parties shall sign any authorizations requested by the evaluator in
order to obtain additional information pertaining to the parties or the Child. The Father shall be
responsible to pay 68% and the Mother shall be responsible to pay 32% of the costs of the evaluation,
contingent upon the Mother's agreement to refrain from filing a modification to the current support
Order pending completion of the custody evaluation. The parties shall submit their share of the
evaluation fees within 7 days of the evaluator's request to ensure that release of the evaluation written
report is not delayed due to nonpayment.
2. The prior Order of this Court dated April 4, 2000 shall continue in effect as modified by this
Order.
3. Pending completion of the custody evaluation process and further Order of Court or
agreement of the parties, provision 2 of the April 4, 2000 Order is modified as follows and paragraph 5
is deleted. Neither party shall be prejudiced in his or her position on custody as a result of his or her
agreement to amend the prior Order pending completion of evaluation process.
4. The parties shall have physical custody of the Child in accordance with the following
schedule:
A. The Father shall have custody of the Child every weekend from Saturday at 2:00 p.m.
through the following Tuesday at 11:30 a.m. The Mother shall transport the Child to the
paternal grandparents' residence on Saturdays during which the grandparents shall remain
inside their residence. There shall be no communication between the Mother and the
grandparents at the time of the exchange. The Father shall transport the Child to the Mother's
residence on Tuesdays. The Father's periods of Thursday evening custody shall be eliminated
beginning on November 14, 2002.
5. The parties agree that the Child shall be baptized on the last Sunday in January 2003. The
Mother shall have custody of the Child immediately following the baptism through 6:00 p.m., at which
time the Mother shall provide the transportation for return of custody to the Father.
6. Within 60 days of receipt of the evaluator's written custody recommendations, counsel for
either party may contact the Conciliator to schedule an additional Custody Conciliation Conference, if
necessary.
7. 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.
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NICOLE A. O'BRIEN,
Plaintiff
VS.
PATRICK M. O'BRIEN,
Defendant
PRIOR JUDGE: J. Wesley Oler, Jr.
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
99-6455 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:
The pertinent information concerning the Child who is the subject of this litigation is as
follows:
NAME DATE OF BIRTH CURRENTLY IN CUSTODY OF
Patrick M. O'Brien February 23, 1999 Mother/Father
2. A Conciliation Conference was held on November 7, 2002, with the following individuals in
attendance: The Mother, Nicole A. O'Brien, with her counsel, Elizabeth S. Beckly, Esquire, and the
Father, Patrick M. O'Brien, with his counsel, Theresa Barrett Male, Esquire.
3. The Father filed Petitions for Contempt, Special Relief, Modification and Evaluation, all of
which were referred by the Court for Conciliation by Order dated October 10, 2002. As a result of the
parties' success in reaching the agreement which is reflected in the proposed Order, the Petitions for
Special Relief and Evaluation have been resolved, the Petition for Modification will be addressed
through the custody evaluation process and the Contempt Petition has been deferred by the Father
pending resolution of the modification issues.
The main factor underlying the conflicts which have arisen in the custody situation is the
acrimonious relationship between the Mother and the paternal grandparents. Although it was agreed at
the Conference that the Mother would continue to drop off the Child at the
Saturdays, the parties also discussed and agreed to an alternate arrangement when ch,
pick up the Child at the Mother's residence on Saturdays at 11:00 a.m. in ti': -n ,:r
persisted and the Mother did not believe it was in the Child's best interest to continue the excP;aue at
the grandparents' home. `
4. The parties agreed to entry of an Order in the form as attached.
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Custody Conciliator
Exhibit 5
NICOLE A. O'BRIEN,
Plaintiff
VS.
PATRICK M. O'BRIEN,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 99-6455 CIVIL TERM
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
CUSTODY
ORDER CF COORT
AMID NOW, this q -' day of . Q , 2000, upon
consideration of the attached Custody Conc?iliation Report, it is ordered
and directed as follows:
1. The Mother, Nicole A. O'Brien, and the Father, Patrick M. O'Brien,
shall have shared legal custody of Patrick Nicholas O'Brien, born February
23, 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 his health, education and religion.
2. The parties shall have physical custody of the Child in accordance
with the following schedule:
A. The Father shall have custody of the Child every weekend from
Saturday at 2:00 p.m. through the following Tuesday at 9:00
a.m., beginning April 1, 2000. In addition, the Father shall
have custody of the Child every Thursday from 4:30 p.m. until
B:30 p.m., beginning April 20, 2000.
B. The Mother shall have custody of the Child at all tiazs not
otherwise specified for the Father under this provision.
3. The parties shall share or alternate having custody of the Child
on holidays as follows:
A. CHRISTMAS: The Christmas holiday shall be divided into
Segment At which shall run from Christmas Eve at 12:00 noon
through Christmas Day at 12:00 noon, and Segment B, which
shall run from Christmas Day at 12:00 noon through December 26
at 12:00 noon. The Father shall have custody of the Child
during Segment A in even numbered years and during segment B
in odd numbered years. The mother shall have custody of the
Child during Segment A in odd numbered years and during
Segment B in even numbered years.
B. THANKSGIVING: The mother shall have custody of the Child on
Thanksgiving Day in even numbered years from 9:00 a.m. until
8:30 p.m. and the Father shall have custody of the Child on
Thanksgiving Day in odd numbered years from 9:00 a.m. until
8:30 p.m. During the week preceding Thanksgiving Day in even
numbered years when the Mother has custody of the Child on
Thanksgiving, the Father shall retain custody of the Child
after his regular weekend period of custody through Wednesday
morning at 9:00 a.m.
C. FRS M: in even numbered years, the Father shall have custody
of the Child on Easter from 9:00 a.m. until 8:30 p.m. and in
odd numbered years, the Mother shall have custody of the Child
on Faster from 9:00 a.m. until 8:30 p.m.
D. NEW YEARS DAY: In odd numbered years, the Father shall have
custody of the Child on New Years Day from 9:00 a.m. until
8:30 p.m. and the Mother shall have custody of the Child on
New Years Day in even numbered years from 9:00 a.m. until 8:30
p.m.
E. MEMCRIAL Dgy/INDEPENDOR E DAY (observed)/LABCR DAY: In even
numbered years, the Mother shall have custody of the Child on
Memorial Day and Labor Day and the Father shall have custody
on Independence Day. In odd numbered years, the Father shall
have custody of the Child on Memorial Day and Labor Day and
the Mother shall have custody on Independence Day. The
periods of custody on the foregoing holidays shall run from
9:00 a.m. until 8:30 p.m.
F. MOTEERIS 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 from 9:00 a.m.
until 8:30 p.m.
G. CHILD'S BIRrHDA`': The non-custodial parent shall have custody
of the Child on his birthday from 4:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m.
H. PARPNIS' BIIYlFXAYS: Each parent shall be entitled to have
custody of the child on that parent's birthday each year from
4:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m.
1. The holiday custody schedule shall supersede and take
precedence over the regular custody schedule.
4. Each party shall be entitled to have a period of uninterrupted
custody with the Child for one full week during each calendar year upon
providing 60 days 'advance notice to the other party. The party providing
notice first of his or her selection of dates under this provision shall be
entitled to preference on selection of vacation days.
5. Unless otherwise agreed between the parties, the party receiving
custody of the Child shall be responsible to provide transportation for the
exchange of custody.
6. Neither party shall consume alcohol to the point of intoxication
during his or her periods of custody with the Child and neither party shall
use illegal drugs.
7. 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.
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Bridget M. Whitley, Esquire - Counsel for rather.
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NICOLE A. O'BRIEN,
Plaintiff
VS.
PATRICK M. O'BRIEN,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND CCLWY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 99-6455 CIVIL TERM
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
CUSTODY
CUSTIODY CONCILIATION SUMMARY REPCRT
IN Accaw NCS WTYH CfmmE RLAND Cow= Rmz OF CIVIL PROOEDORE
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 BIRTH CURRENTLY IN CUSTODY OF
Patrick Nicholas O'Brien February 23, 1999 Mother
2. A Conciliation Conference was held on March 29, 2000, with the
following individuals in attendance: The Mother, Nicole A. O'Brien, with
her counsel, Austin F. Grogan, Esquire, and the Father, Patrick M. O'Brien,
with his counsel, Bridget M. Whitley, Esquire.
3. The parties agreed to entry of an order in the form as attached.
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Custody Conciliator
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VEROCAT?ON
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 IS Pa. C.S. §
4904, relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
PJJ
Patrick M. O'Brien
Date: January 2006
PROOF OF SERVICE
I hereby certify that I am this day serving a copy of the foregoing document upon the
persons and in the manner indicated below which service satisfies the requirements of Pa.
R.C.P. 440:
Service by first-class mail addressed as follows:
Elizabeth S. Beckley, Esquire
Beckley & Madden
P. 0. Box 11998
212 North Third Street
Harrisburg, PA 17108-1998
Attorneys for Plaintiff
Theresa Barrett Male, Esquire
Supreme Court # 46439
513 North Second Street
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17101
(717) 233-3220
Counsel for Defendant
Date: January 25, 2006
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PLAINTIFF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. 99-6455 CIVIL ACTION LAW
PATRICK M. OBRIEN
IN CUSTODY
DEFENDANT
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, Wednesday, February 01, 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 Tuesday, February 28, 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: lsl Dawn S. Sunday, Esq.
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
32 South Bedford Street
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
Telephone (717) 249-3166
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Plaintiff
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PATRICK M. O'BRIEN
Defendant
Prior Judge: J. Wesley Oler, Jr.
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
99-6455 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:
1. The pertinent information concerning the Child who is the subject of this litigation is as
follows:
NAME DATE OF BIRTH CURRENTLY IN CUSTODY OF
Patrick N. O'Brien February 23, 1999 Mother
2. A custody conciliation conference was held on February 28, 2006, with the following
individuals in attendance: The Mother, Nicole A. Hurst, with her counsel, Elizabeth S. Beckley,
Esquire, and the Father, Patrick M. O'Brien, with his counsel, Theresa Barrett Male, Esquire.
3. This Court previously entered Orders in this matter on December 2, 2002 and April 9, 2005,
under which the Mother has primary physical custody of the Child and the Father has partial custody
on two out of three weekends from Friday through Tuesday and during the interim weeks from
Monday through Tuesday. Due to concerns regarding the Child's school performance, the Father filed
this Petition for Modification seeking primary custody during the school year. During discussions at
the conference, it was determined that the parties had had a joint meeting with various teachers and
other school personnel concerning the Child and a Pinnacle Health evaluation concluded that the Child
has attention deficit hyperactive disorder.
4. The parties agreed that prior to an additional conciliation conference: (1) The parties will
obtain a written summary or report from the Child's teacher or other school official reflecting
discussions at the school meeting held in November or December 2005, (2) The Mother will obtain a
report from the Pinnacle Health physician or psychologist who evaluated the Child for ADHD and,
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(3) The parties will exchange information concerning the Child's schedule in each household in an
effort to promote as much consistency as possible. It was agreed that an additional conciliation
conference would be held at the request of counsel after the parties had an opportunity to discuss the
written observations/recommendations from the school personnel.
5. No further Order is necessary at this time.
Date Dawn S. Sunday, Esquire
Custody Conciliator
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Theresa Barrett Male, Esquire - Counsel for Father
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