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DEBORAH L. KEEFER IN TIII, COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
PLAINTIFF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V.
KEVIN E. SHUGHART 99-7424 CIVIL ACTION LAW
DEFENDANT
IN CUSTODY
ORDER 3F COURT
Wednesday, June 06, 2001 , upon consideration of the attached Complaint,
AND NOW, Hubert X Gilroy Esq. the conciliator,
it is hereby directed that parties and their respective counsel appear before
Thursda ,June 28, 2001 at 9:30 a.m.
at 4th Floor, Cumberland Count Courthouse, Carlisle on
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 o also be pr e e t dc?he conference. Failure to appear at the conference may
provide grounds for entry of a temporary perman
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/ Hi&e c n v •1 F n
Custody Conciliator
The Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County is required by law to comply with the
Americans with Disabilites Act of 1990. For information about accessible facilities and reasonable
accommodations available to disabled individuals having business before the court, please contact our office.
All arrangements must be made at least 72 hours prior to any hearing or business before the court. You must
attend the scheduled conference or hearing.
YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR ATTORNEY AT ONCE. IF YOU DO NOT
HAVE AN ATTORNEY OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE OFFICE SET
FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP.
Cumberland County Bar Association
2 Liberty Avenue
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
Telephone (717) 249-3166
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GU;?TY
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DEBORAH L. KEEFER.
Plainti117Petitioner
V.
KEVIN E. SHUGHART,
Defendant/Respondent
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY. PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 99-7424 CIVILTrRM
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this , upon consideration of the attached
Petition it is hereby directed that the parties and their respective counsel appear before
Esquire, the conciliator, at
, Pennsylvania, on the day of
2001, at A.M./P.M. for a Pre-Hearing Custody Conference.
At such conference, an effort will be made to resolve the issues in dispute; or if this cannot be
accomplished, to define and narrow the issues to be heard by the Court, and to enter into a
temporary order. All children age five or older may be present at the conference. Failure to appear
at the conference may provide grounds for entry of a temporary or permanent order.
FOR THE COURT:
By:
Custody Conciliator
YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU DO NOT
HAVE A LAWYER OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE
OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET HELP.
THE CUMBERLAND COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION
2 LIBERTY AVENUE
CARLISLE. PA 17013
(717) 249-3166
1-800-990-9108
DEBORAH L. KEENER,
Plaintif171'etitioner
v.
KEVIN E. SHUGHART,
Defendant/Respondent
IN THE COURT 017 COMMON PLEAS ON
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 99-7424 CIVIL TERM
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN CUSTODY
PETITION FOR CIVIL CONTEMPT AND MODIFICATION OF CUSTODY ORDER
AND NOW, conies the Petitioner, Deborah L. Keefer, by and through her legal counsel,
Thomas S. Diehl, Esquire, who respectfully represents the following:
The Petitioner is the above-named Plaintiff, Deborah L. Keefer, an adult
individual currently residing at 336 West Main Street. Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County,
Pennsylvania 17055.
2. The Respondent is the above-named Defendant, Kevin E. Shughart, an adult
individual currently residing at 24 Garden Parkway, Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
17013.
3. The parties are the natural parents of the children, Cecilia N. Shughart, born April
8, 1995; and Rebecca C. Shughart, born May 24, 1997.
4. The parties are subject to an Order of Court dated March 13, 2001, which
references a previous Order date February 2, 2000, attached hereto and incorporated herein by
reference as Exhibit 'A' and Exhibit '13' respectively.
COUNT I-CONTEMPT
PART I
5. Paragraphs I through 4 are incorporated herein by reference.
6. Since the entry of the Court's Order of February 2, 2000, the children have
primarily resided with the Petitioner.
7. The prior Order of February 2, 2000 was modified by subsequent Order dated
March 13, 2001.
8. Specifically, in Paragraph IA of the March 13, 2001 Order, Respondent was
required to undergo alcohol/drug evaluation to be performed by a qualified professional, and to
share results of said evaluation with legal counsel within sixty (60) days of March 13, 2001.
9. The purpose of the Court-ordered evaluation was to address the Petitioner's
allegations that Respondent's alcohol/drug dependency interferes with his ability to care for the
minor children at issue.
10. Subsequent to the March 13, 2001 Order, Respondent informed Petitioner that he
did not believe that the alcohol/drug evaluation was necessary, and that, accordingly, lie would
not seek such an evaluation.
11. More than sixty (60) days have elapsed since the entry of the March 13, 2001
Order, and Petitioner nor her counselor have received any indication that Respondent has sought
an alcohol/drug evaluation.
PART 11
12. Paragraphs 1 through 11 are incorporated herein by reference.
13. The Order of March 13. 2001, further mandated in Paragraph IC that
Respondent's overnight visitation with the children world be exercised at paternal
grandmother's home.
14. The requirement that overnight visitations take place at paternal grandmother's
home was deemed appropriate until Respondent employed the alcohol/drug evaluation in order
to convince the Court of his fitness to exercise overnight visitation of the children in his own
(tome.
15. Since the entry of the March 13, 2001, Order Respondent has regularly exercised
overnight visitation with the children outside of the maternal grandmother's home over the
repeated objections of Petitioner.
PART III
16. Paragraphs 1 through 15 are incorporated herein by reference.
17. The Court Order of February 2, 2000, in Paragraphs 4A, 413, and 4C, proscribes
specific times at which the parties are to exchange custody.
18. Respondent has routinely returned the children into Petitioner's care thirty to
forty-five minutes past the proscribed times.
WHEREFORE, the Petitioner, Deborah L. Keefer, respectfully requests this Honorable
Court to find the Respondent in contempt of the existing Order, grant the requested
modifications as detailed below, grant any reasonable attorney's fees incurred by the Petitioner,
and such other relief as the Court deems fit.
COUNT If - MODIFICATION
PARTI
19. Paragraphs I through 18 are incorporated herein by reference.
20. The current Order of March 13, 2001, grants overnight visitation of the children at
the paternal grandmother's home, pending further alcohol/drug evaluation of the Respondent.
21. Petitioner has consistently maintained that Respondent's problems with
alcohol/drug dependency have interfered with his ability to exercise overnight visitation, and
further contends that Respondent's continued refusal to seek help with his alcohol/drug
dependency supports her contention.
22. Respondent has not followed the Court-ordered safeguard, as referenced in
Paragraph 14 of this Petition, which indicates that the existing Order of March 13, 2001, required
Respondent to exercise overnight visitation of the children at the paternal grandmother's home.
WHEREFORE, the Petitioner, Deborah L. Keefer, respectfully requests this Honorable
Court to modify the existing Order such that Respondent would no longer exercise periods of
overnight visitation with the children until he has met the conditions of the March 13, 2001
Order, and acquired a evaluation deeming overnight visits with the children appropriate.
PART II
23. Paragraphs I through 22 are incorporated herein by reference.
24. The existing Order of February 2, 2000, requires multiple-scheduled exchanges
over the parties' rotating two-week period.
25, Respondent has demonstrated unwillingness to follow the proscribed exchange
times in the Order, and his reoccurring inability to maintain a driver's license has made multiple
custody exchanges throughout the weekdays problematic.
WHEREFORE, the Petitioner, Deborah L. Keefer, respectfully requests this Honorable
Court to modify the existing Order such that weekday custody exchanges would be curtailed
and/or eliminated from the existing Order.
PART III
26. Paragraphs I through 25 are incorporated herein by reference.
27. The existing Order of February 2, 2000, in Paragraph 4A, requires Respondent to
receive the children on Thursday evening at 6:00 p.m. and to return the children to their
school/daycare on the following Monday morning.
28. Respondent's history of returning the children in an untimely fashion has unduly
interfered with the children's schooling.
29. Furthermore, the children have incurred problems regarding their school/daycare
due to Respondent's inability to return them fit and presentable following overnight visits.
WHEREFORE , the Petitioner, Deborah L. Keefer, respectfully request this Honorable to
Court to modify the existing Order of Court such that Respondent's periods of partial physical
custody would be on alternating weekends such that Respondent would have custody on
Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m., and on Sunday from 10:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m.
PART IV
31. Paragraphs I through 29 are incorporated herein by reference.
32. The natural mother of the children is Deborah L. Keefer. She is single.
33. The natural father of the children is Kevin E. Shughart. He is single.
34. The relationship of the Petitioner to the children is that of natural mother. 'file
natural mother currently resides with the children.
35. The relationship of the Respondent to the children is that of natural father. The
natural father currently resides with his girlfriend.
36. The Petitioner is not currently participating as a party or as a witness in any other
capacity in litigation concerning the children with the exception of the litigation specifically
addressed above in this Petition.
37. The Petitioner has no information of a custody proceeding concerning the
children pending in any other Court of this Commonwealth.
38. The best interest and permanent welfare of the children will best be provided for by
modifying the existing order for the following reasons:
(a) Respondent has not established that he is currently capable of providing
suitable overnight accommodations for the children.
(b) Unsuitable overnight stays and custody exchange times have negatively
affected the children's schooling.
(c) Petitioner's requested modifications would provide for a more workable
Order tinder the current conditions, and facilitate her in providing a more stable environment for
the children.
39. 'file Petitioner does not know of any person not a party to the proceedings who
claims to have custody or visitation rights with respect to the children.
R -',
WIiEREFORE. the Petitioner, Deborah L. Keefer, respectfully requests this Honorable
Court to schedule a Custody Conciliation Conference to address the above issues.
Respectfully submitted,
Date.. a l -U -"? 2 _:c
Tomas S. iehl, Esquire
Mislitsky & Diehl
Supreme Court I.D. No. 78942
One West High Street
Post Office Box 1290
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
(717)240-0833
VERIFICATION
I verify that the statements made in the foregoing document are true and correct. 1
understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. § 4904,
relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
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,DI:BORAFI L. KEEE j e ti er
EXHIBIT A
DEBORAH L. KEEFER,
Plaintiff
v
KEVIN E. SHUGHART,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 99 - 7424 CIVIL
IN CUSTODY
COURT ORDER
AND NOW, this 13 day of Nlarclb 2001, upon consideration of the attached Custody
Conciliation Report, it is ordered and directed as follows:
I. This Court's prior order of February 2, 2000 shall remain in place subject to the
following modifications:
A. Father shall undergo an alcoholldrug evaluation to be performed by a
qualified professional. The results of that evaluation shall be shared
with legal counsel for both parties, with the evaluation and the results
provided within sixty (60) days from the date of this Order. If the
counselor deems it appropriate, the counselor can also indicate in
their findings whether any problems the Father may have at this
particular time interfere with the Father's ability to care for the minor
children who are the subject of this Court Order.
B. Father shall not consume alcohol or illegal drugs during the time he
has custody of the children.
C. Father's over4tt visitation with the children sha!l be erwrcised at
Father's mother's home.
D. Upon the conclusion of the evaluation, legal counsel for both parties
may contact the Custody Conciliator for a telephone confererc 2 --all.
The purpose of this call will be to address whether the grandmother's
continued supervision on overnight visitation is required and also
whether there its any follow up recommendation from the counselor.
E. Father shall execute the appropriate releases for his cou^°,!or to
authorize the counselor to release the mentioned information legal
counsel for both parties.
RECEIVED MAR 1 J ?001
DEBORAH L. KEEFER, IN TIE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
KEVIN E. SHUGHART, NO. 99 - 7424 CIVIL
Defendant IN CUSTODY
Prior Judge: Edgar B. Bayley
CONCILIATION CONFERENCE SUMMARY REPORT
IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CUMBERLAND COUNTY CIVIL RULE OF PROCEDURE
1915.3-8(b), the undersigncd Custody Conciliator submits the following report:
I, The pertinent information pertaining to the children who are the subject of this litigation is
as follows:
Cecilia N. Shughart, bom April 8,1995 and Rebecca C. Shughart, bom March 24, 1997.
2. A Conciliation Conference was held on March 7, 2001, with the following individuals in
attendance:
The Mother, Faamily Law Keefer, with
and e the Father, Kevin E. Shughart, with his
School of La counsel,
James J. Kayer, Esquire.
3. Based upon the information received at the Custody Conciliation Conference, the
Conciliator recommends the entry of an order in the form as attached.
(A U
DATE
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EXHIBIT B
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DEBORAH L. KEEFER,
Plaintiff
v
KEVIN E. SHUGHART,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 99-7424 CIVIL
IN CUSTODY
COURT ?QRDER
liaAg/
AND NOW, this 9 day of J-2-0-MAW,- 009 von consideration of the attached Custody
Conciliation Report, it is ordered and directed as follows:
1. All prior custody orders entered in this case are vacated.
2. The Mother, Deborah L. Keefer, and the Father, Kevin E. Shughart, shall enjoy
shared legal custody of Cecilia N. Shughart, born April 8, 1995 and Rebecca C.
Shughart, born May 24,1997.
3. The Mother shall enjoy primary Physical custody of the minor children.
4. The Father shall enjoy periods of temporary physical custody with the minor
children as follows:
A. On alternating weekends from Thursday evening at 6:00 p.m.
through Monday morning at which time Father shall deliver the
children to their scheduled daycare. Additionally, during the day on
Friday when the Father has custody he shall also ensure that the
children attend the scheduled daycare.
ii. On the week after the weekend Fatter exercises custody, he shaii
enjoy temporary custody of the children on Tuesday and Thursday
evening from after school until 8:00 p.m.
C. On the weekend after Father does not have custody, Father shall
enjoy temporary custody of the tninor children on Monday evening
from after school until 8:00 p.m.
5. The parties shall share custody of the children on major holidays and the children's
birthdays in accordance with a schedule to be agreed upon at a later date. If no
agreement is reached, the parties will alternate the custody of the minor children on
the following holidays:
New Year's Day, Memorial Day, July 0, Labor Day, Thanksgiving,
Christmas Eve, Christmas and the children's birthdays.
The times are to be mutually agreed upon by the parties.
6. Father shall handle all transportation for exchange of custody.
Both parties are entitled to receive all medical, dental and educational
records for the minor children and both parties are directed to share whatever
medical, dental, educational and other pertinent important records they have
of the children with the other parent.
8. The Father shall always have custody of the children on Father's Day and
the Mother shall always have custody of the children on Mother's Day. The
times are to be mutually agreed upon by the parties. This provision and the
holiday provision set forth above shall supersede any alternating weekend
schedule or other custody schedule.
9. The parties may modify this Order as they agree. However, absent an
agreement between the parties, this Order shall control.
10. This Order is entered pursuant to an agreement reached by the parties at a
Custody Conciliation Conference. In the event either party desires to modify
this Order, that party may petition the Court to have the case again scheduled
for a Conference with the Custody Conciliator.
BY THE COURT.
? n
Edgar B. B yley
cc: Tom Greene
Dickinson School of Law Family Law Clinic
James Kayer, Esquire
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DEBORAH L. KEEFER, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v CIVIL ACTION - LAW
KEVIN E. SHUGHART, NO. 99-7424 CIVIL
Defendant IN CUSTODY
Prior Judge: Edgar B. Bayley
CONCILIATION CONFERENCE SUMMARY REPORT
IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CUMBERLAND COUNTY CIVIL RULE OF PROCEDURE
1915.3-8(b), the undersigned Custody Conciliator submits the following report:
1. The pertinent information pertaining to the children who are the subject of this litigation is
as follows:
Cecilia N. Shughart, born April 8,1995; and Rebecca C. Shughart, bom May 24, 1997.
2. A Conciliation Conference was held on January 21, 2000, with the following individuals in
attendance:
The Mother, Deborah L. Keefer, with her student attorney Todd Greene of the Dickinson
School of Law Family Law Clinic; and the Father, Kevin E. Shughart, with his counsel,
James Kayer, Esquire.
3. The parties agree to the entry of an order in the form as attached.
R OU (?'e Gilroy, Esquire/
DATE
Custody Conca:avx-
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MISLITSKY AND DIEHL
THOMAS S. DIEHL
RICHARD P. MISLITSKY*
KIMBERLY L. HOUGH
LEGAL ASSISTANT
KATHIE J. DIEHL
LEGAL SECRETARY
REPLY TO: CARLISLE
Hon. Edgar B. Bailey
Cumberland County Courthouse
Carlisle, PA 17013
Paul B. Orr, Esq.
50 East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
RE: Keefer v. Shughart
No. 99-7424 In Custody
Dear Honorable Judge Bailey:
ONE WEST HIGH STREET
SUITE 20B
P.O. BOX 1290
CARLISLE. PENNSYLVANIA 17013
(717) 240-0833
14 NORTH MAIN STREET
SUITE 550
CHAMBERSBURG, PENNSYLVANIA 17201
(717) 261-0208
(717) 240.0893 - FACSIMILE
FILE No. 01156
March 17, 2003
Please find two copies of the Plaintiff/Mother's memorandum for the above captioned
matter to be heard today at 1:30 p.m. I apologize to the Court and attorney Orr for its tardiness.
This matter was previously scheduled, and I had mistakenly believed that Mother's
memorandum had been previously submitted at the earlier hearing date.
VThomas S. Diehl
TSD/klh
cc: Deborah L. Keefer
CERTIFIED AS A CIVIL TRIAL ADVOCATE BY THE NATIONAL BOARD OF TRIAL ADVOCACY
A PENNSYLVANIA SUPREME COURT ACCREDITED AGENCY
DEBORAH L. KEEFER,
Plaintiff
V.
KEVIN E. SHUGHART,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 99-7424 CIVIL TERM
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN CUSTODY
MEMORANDUM OF MOTHER DEBORAH L. KEEFER
rpctodv Hictnrv and Pncitinn:
The parties are Deborah L. Keefer (hereinafter "Mother"), who currently resides at 336
West Main Street, Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, and Kevin E. Shughart (hereinafter "Father"),
who currently resides on Bedford Street in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. The parties are the natural
parents of Cecilia N. Shughart, born April 8, 1995 (age 7 years, 11 months), and Rebecca C.
Shughart, born May 24, 1997 (age 6). The parties were never married. The parties are operating
under a custody order dated October 2, 2001 in which Father receives periods of temporary
custody on alternating weekends from Wednesday at 8:00 a.m. through Monday at 8:00 p.m.
Additionally, Father has custody every Wednesday from 8:00 a.m. through Thursday at 8:00 a.m.
Mother works a first shift position Monday through Friday at Heinz Foods. Father has a
sporadic work history, and his current employment status is unknown to Mother.
At issue is Mother's desire to reduce Father's contact with the children during the school
week, and reallocate that time during the summer months. Mother believes this will create a
more stable schedule for the children as they currently have spotty attendance at school that she
asserts is due in large part to Father's erratic schedule, and his inability to transport the children
to school, as he lives outside the childrens school district and does not possess a driver's license.
In support of Mother's claim, she is prepared to submit school attendance records showing that
over the past two years, the children have had better attendance during the periods when Father
was incarcerated and she was therefore solely responsible for getting them to school.
[], 3yitn csec and Antl ClnatCd TPCtIM=:
a. Deborah L. Keefer, Mother:
Mother will support her assertion that the children will perform better at school and will
benefit generally by exercising under a more stable weekly schedule.
b. Claudia E. Stranacher, Maternal Grandmother:
This witness is able to testify regarding her observations of both Mother and Father's
parenting abilities.
C. Tina Hildebrandt, Day care provider:
Ms. Hildebrandt can testify regarding Father's volatile and hostile behavior during past
custody exchanges.
d. The children at issue will also be available should the Court desire to speak with
them
Respectfully submitted.
Date:
Thomas S. Diehl, Esquire
Attorney for the Plaintiff
One West High Street, Suite 208
Post Office Box 1290
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
(717) 240-0833
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I hereby certify this 17°i day of March 2003 that a true and correct copy of the
foregoing document was served on the following individual(s) via facsimile and/or hand
delivery:
Hon. Edgar B. Bailey
Cumberland County Courthouse
Carlisle, PA 17013
Hand delivered
Paul B. Orr, Esq.
50 East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
Fax(717)258-5289
via facsimile
By
Thomas S. Diehl, Esq.
DEBORAH L. KEEFER,
Plaintiff
V.
KEVIN E. SHUGHART,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 99-7424 CIVIL TERM
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: IN CUSTODY
I. cmwdy-u tnrv and Pncitinn
The parties are Deborah L. Keefer (hereinafter "Mother"), who currently resides at 336
West Main Street, Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, and Kevin E. Shughart (hereinafter "Father"),
who currently resides on Bedford Street in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. The parties are the natural
parents of Cecilia N. Shughart, born April 8, 1995 (age 7 years, I1 months), and Rebecca C.
Shughart, born May 24, 1997 (age 6). The parties were never married. The parties are operating
under a custody order dated October 2, 2001 in which Father receives periods of temporary
custody on alternating weekends from Wednesday at 8:00 a.m. through Monday at 8:00 p.m.
Additionally, Father has custody every Wednesday from 8:00 a.m. through Thursday at 8:00 a.m.
Mother works a first shift position Monday through Friday at Heinz Foods. Father has a
sporadic work history. and his current employment status is unknown to Mother.
At issue is Mother's desire to reduce Father's contact with the children during the school
week. and reallocate that time during the summer months. Mother believes this will create a
more stable schedule for the children as they currently have spotty attendance at school that she
asserts is due in large part to Father's erratic schedule, and his inability to transport the children
to school, as he lives outside the children's school district and does not possess a driver's license
.,I .-
In support of Mother's claim, she is prepared to submit school attendance records showing that
over the past two years, the children have had better attendance during the periods when Father
was incarcerated and she was therefore solely responsible for getting them to school.
II. Witnesses and Anti ied Testimony.:
a. Deborah L. Keefer, Mother:
Mother will support her assertion that the children will perform better at school and will
benefit generally by exercising under a more stable weekly schedule.
b. Claudia E. Stranacher, Matemal Grandmother:
This witness is able to testify regarding her observations of both Mother and Father's
parenting abilities.
C. Tina Hildebrandt, Day care provider:
Ms. Hildebrandt can testify regarding Father's volatile and hostile behavior during past
custody exchanges.
d. The children at issue will also be available should the Court desire to speak with
them.
Respectfully submitted,
Date: J?- ?Z
Thomas S. Diehl, Esquire
Attorney for the Plaintiff
One West High Street, Suite 208
Post Office Box 1290
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
(717) 240-0833
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I hereby certify this 17a' day of March 2003 that a true and correct copy of the
foregoing document was served on the following individual(s) via facsimile and/or hand
delivery:
Hon. Edgar B. Bailey
Cumberland County Courthouse
Carlisle, PA 17013
Hand delivered
Paul B. Orr, Esq.
50 East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
Fax(717)258-5289
via facsimile
By
Thomas S. Diehl, Esq.
DEBORAH L. KEEFER IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
PLAINTIFF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. 99-7424 CIVIL ACTION LAW
KEVIN E. SHUGHART IN CUSTODY
DEFENDANT
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, Monday, March 24, 2003 , upon consideration of the attached Complaint,
it is hereby directed that parties and their respective counsel appear before Hubert X. Gilroy, Esq. , the conciliator,
at 4th Floor Cumberland County Courthouse, Carlisle on Thursday, April 03, 2003 at 8:30 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: Is/ Hobert X Gilroy 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 SIiOULD 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 WI-I ERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL KELP.
Cumberland County Bar Association
32 South Bedford Street
Carlisle. Pennsylvania 17013
Telephone (717) 249-3166
03
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y MAR 1 7 2003
65
DEBORAH L. KEEFER, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
PLAINTIFF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V.
KEVIN E. SHUGHART,
DEFENDANT 99-7424 CIVIL TERM
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this 17 day of March, 2003, upon agreement of
counsel the case is continued generally and referred back to conciliation.
By the
Edgar B. Bayley,
Thomas S. Diehl, Esquire
For Plaintiff
Paul B. Orr, Esquire
For Defendant
Co Administrator
:sal
MAY 1 3 2003
DEBORAH L. KEEFER, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v CIVIL ACTION - LAW
KEVIN E. SHUGHART, NO. 99 - 7424 CIVIL
Defendant IN CUSTODY
COURT ORDER
AND NOW, this M day of May, 2003, upon consideration of the attached Custody
Conciliation Report, it is ordered and directed as follows:
1. The prior custody orders entered in this case are modified as follows:
A. Father's periods of temporary physical custody with the minor children
shall be on alternating weekends from Friday at 6:00 p.m. until
Sunday at 6:00 p.m. Mother shall handle transportation for exchange
of custody on the weekends.
B. Additionally, Father shall have periods of temporary physical custody
with the minor children on at least two evenings per week, the times to
be arranged between the parties. These shall be evening visitations
during the school year and shall not be over night during the school
year. Transportation for exchange of custody shall be shared on these
weekday evenings.
2. Legal counsel for the parties shall work between themselves with respect to
defining a summer schedule that will attempt to provide Father with
additional time in the summer to replace the time he is loosing under the
existing Wednesday through Monday alternating weekend custody
arrangement. In the event counsel for the parties are unable to reach an
agreement on this issue, they may contact the conciliator for another custody
conciliation conference via a telephone conference call.
3. Upon Father receiving a driver's license, transportation for exchange of all
custody shall be shared between the parties.
4. In all other respects, the prior custody orders in the above matter shall remain
in effect.
BY THE COURT,
Edgar B. Bayley
cc: ,ofaul B. Orr, Esquire
,Thomas S. Diehl, Esquire
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DEBORAH L. KEEFER, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN CUSTODY
KEVIN E. SHUGHART,
Defendant NO. 99- CIVIL TERM
COMPLAINT FOR CUSTODY
The plaintiff, Deborah L. Keefer, by her attorneys, the Family
Law Clinic, sets forth the following cause of action:
1. The plaintiff is Deborah L. Keefer, residing at 12
Courtland Road, Camp Hill, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17011.
2. The defendant is Kevin E. Shughart, residing at 24 Garden
Parkway, Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17013.
3. Plaintiff seeks custody of the following children:
Name Present Residence Date of Birth
Cecilia N. Shughart 12 Courtland Road April 8, 1995
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Rebecca C. Shughart C12 Courtiand amp Hill, PA 17011 May 24, 1997
The children were born out of wedlock.
The children are presently in the custody of Deborah L.
Keefer.
During the past five years, the children have resided with the
following persons and at the following addresses:
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Persons
Addresses
Dates
Deborah L. Keefer 12 Courtland Road 10/3/99 to
Claudia Stranacher Camp Hill, PA 17011 present
(Materna l Grandmother)
Robert S tranacher
Deborah L. Keefer 6 Koser Road 2/12/99 to
Shippensburg, PA 10/3/99
Deborah L. Keefer 1 Bellaire Ave., 2/1/99 to
Kevin E. Shughart Carlisle, PA 2/12/99
Deborah L. Keefer 295 W. Main Street 10/98 to 1/99
Kevin E Shughart Newburg, PA
Deborah L. Keefer 355 Water Dr., N.C. 3/98 to 9/98
Kevin E. Shughart
Deborah L. Keefer Surf Condos, N.C. 4/97 to 3/98
Kevin E. Shughart
Deborah L. Keefer 435 Hwy. 175, N.C. March 1997
Kevin E. Shughart
Deborah L. Keefer Panama City, Fla. 10/95 to 3/97
Kevin E. Shughart
4. The relati.o nship of the plaintiff to the children is that
of mother. She is single. She currently resides with the
following persons:
Name
Claudia Stranacher
Robert Stranacher
Relationship
Mother
Mother's Husband
5. The relationship of defendant to the child is that of
father. He is single. He currently resides with the following
persons:
Name
Cordelia Cosner
Relationship
Mother
6. On March 9, 1999, the Court entered a Consent Agreement
and Final Order in a Protection Of Abuse action brought by the
plaintiff. The Order grants the plaintiff primary physical custody
and the Defendant partial physical custody of the children. The
order will expire on March 5, 2000. A copy of the Consent
Agreement and Final Order is attached.
Plaintiff has no other information of a custody proceeding
concerning the children pending in a court of this Commonwealth.
Plaintiff does not know of a person not a party to the
proceedings who has physical custody of the children or claims to
have custody or visitation rights with respect to the children.
7. The best interest and permanent welfare of the
children will be served by granting the relief requested because:
a) Plaintiff has been the primary caretaker of the children
since birth;
b) Plaintiff provides the children with a home with adequate
moral, emotional and physical surroundings as required to
meet the children's needs;
c) Plaintiff has and is willing to accept custody of the
children;
d) Plaintiff continues to exercise parental duties and
enjoys the love and affection of the children;
e) Defendant has not indicated to plaintiff an interest in
accepting primary physical custody of the children.
8. Each parent whose parental rights to the children have not
been terminated and the person who has physical custody of the
children have been named as parties to this action.
W:.--.
WHEREFORE, plaintiff requests the court to grant her primary
physical and joint legal custody of the children.
Date: 11.1 10)q J
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Todd Greene
Cert' ied Le 1 Intern
THOMA MMUL
ROBERT E. RAINS
Supervising Attorney
DONALD MARRITZ
Staff Attorney
FAMILY LAW CLINIC
45 North Pitt Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
717/243-2968
VERIFICATION
I verify that the statements made in this Complaint are true
and correct. I understand that false statements herein are made
subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. §4904 relating to unsworn
falsification to authorities.
Date: /1/ak
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Plaintiff
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Deborah L. Keefer, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: CIVIL ACTION-LAW
V. : IN PROTECTION FROM ABUSE
Kevin E. Shughart.
Defendant NO. 99-987 CIVIL TERM
CONSENT AGREENfENT AND FINAL ORDER
This Agreement is entered on this day of March, 1999, by the plaintiff. Deborah
L. Keefer. and the defendant, Kevin E. Shughart, each of whom is represented by counsel. as
indicated below. Without admittine the allegations of abuse, the defendant agrees that the Court
shall enter an Order containing the following terms:
1. Defendant shall not abuse, cause reasonable fear of abuse, threaten with violence, or
harass plaintiff, whether personally or through his agents.
2. Defendant shall not enter any of plaintiff's future places of employment.
3. Except for contact pertaining to the minor children. Cecilia and Rebecca, defendant
agrees not to trespass at plaintiff's residence, currently 6 Koser Road. Shippensburg. PA.
4. Defendant shalt not to harass or stalk plaintiff or plaintiff's relatives.
:. Except for contact pertaining to the minor children. the defendant shall not have any
direct or indirect contact with the plaintiff including. but not limited to. telephone and written
communications.
6. Plaintiff shall have general physical and legal custody of Cecilia and Rebecca
Shughart. Defendant shall have temporary partial custody the minor children for three (3) days
per week. as agreed upon by the parties. On weekdays. such visits shall he from 6:00 p.m. to
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9:00 p.m. On weekends, such visits shall be from noon to 9:00 p.m. The defendant will be
responsible for the transportation. Defendant shall not take the children out of the State of
Pennsylvania without express consent of the plaintiff.
7. The parties agree that these provisions shall be considered a temporary custody order
that can be modified pursuant to further agreement or after petition and hearing.
8. The Carlisle and Shippensburg Police Department shall be provided with a certified
copy of this Order by the plaintiffs attorney. This Order shall be enforced by any law
enforcement agency where a violation occurs, by arrest for indirect criminal contempt without
warrant upon probable cause that this Order has been violated. whether or not the violation is
committed in the presence of the police officer. In the event that an arrest is made, under this
section. the defendant shall be taken without necessarv delav before the court that issued the
order. When that court is unavailable. the defendant shall be taken before the appropriate
district justice. (23 P.S. §6113).
9. The parties intend to be legally bound by the terms of this agreement and request that
a Protection Order be entered to reflect the above terms.
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The defendant has been advised of his right to have a hearing and to be represented by an
attorney. The Family Law Clinic has liven the defendant no leeal advice other then to seek
his own counsel.
10. BRADY INDICATOR:
a) The Plaintiff and the Defendant have cohabited together and have two children
together. Cecilia & Rebecca Shughart.
b) This order is being entered after a hearing of which the Defendant received
actual notice and had an opportunity to be heard.
c) This Order restrains the Defendant from harassing, stalking, or threatening the
Plaintiff.
d) Defendant represents a credible threat to the physical safety of the Plaintiff.
e) The terms of this Order prohibit Defendant from using, attempting to use, or
threatening to use physical force against the Plaintiff or protected person that would reasonably
be expected to cause bodily injury.
11. THIS ORDER SUPERSEDES ANY PRIOR PFA ORDER AND ANY PRIOR
ORDER RELATING TO CHILD CUSTODY.
12. All provisions of this order shall expire in one year, on March 5 . 2000, except
that Plaintiff may ask the Court, after notice and hearing. to extend the term of the Order.
pursuant to 23 Pa. C.S. § 6108(e).
NOTICE TO THE DEFENDANT
VIOLATION OF THIS ORDER MAY RESULT IN YOUR ARREST ON THE
CHARGE OF INDIRECT CRIMINAL CONTEMPT WHICH IS PUNISHABLE BY A FINE
OF UP TO 51.000.00 AND/OR A JAIL SENTENCE OF UP TO SIX MONTHS. 23 PA.C.S.
§ 6114. VIOLATION MAY ALSO SUBJECT YOU TO PROSECUTION AND CRIMINAL
PENALTIES UNDER THE PENNSYLVANIA CRIMES CODE. THIS ORDER IS ENFORCE-
ABLE IN ALL FIFTY (50) STATES. THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. TRIBAL LANDS.
U.S. TERRITORIES AND THE COMMONWEALTH OF PUERTO RICO UNDER THE VIO-
LENCE AGAINST WOMEN ACT. 18 U.S.C. §§ 2261-2262. IF YOU TRAVEL OUTSIDE
OF THE STATE AND INTENTIONALLY VIOLATE THIS ORDER YOU MAY BE SUB-
JECT TO FEDERAL CRIMINAL PROCEEDINGS UNDER TkiAT ACT. 18 U.S.C. §§ 2261
-2262. IF PARAGRAPH 12 OF THIS ORDER HAS BEEN CHECKED. YOU MAY BE
SUBJECT TO FEDERAL PROSECUTION AND PENALTIES UNDER THE "BRADY" PRO-
VISION'S OF THE GUN CONTROL ACT. 18 U.S.C. §§ 922(G). FOR POSSESSION.
TRANSPORT OR RECEIPT OF FIREARMS OR AMMUNITION.
NOTICE TO LANV ENFORCEMENT OFFICIALS
The police who have jurisdiction over the plaintiff's residence OR any location where a
violation of this order occurs OR where the defendant may be located, shall enforce this order.
An arrest for violation of Paragraphs t through 7 of this order may be without warrant, based
solely on probable cause. whether or not the violation is committed in the presence of the police.
23 Pa.C.S. § 6113.
Subsequent to an arrest, the police officer shall seize all weapons used or threatened to
be used during the violation of the protection order or during prior incidents of abuse. The
(insert the appropriate name or title] shall maintain possession of the weapons until further order
of this court. When the defendant is placed under arrest for violation of the order, the defendant
shall be taken to the appropriate authority or authorities before whom defendant is to be
arraigned. A "Complaint for Indirect Criminal Contempt" shall then be completed and signed
by the police officer OR the plaintiff. Plaintiff's presence and signature are not required to file
the complaint.
If sufficient grounds for violation of this order are alleged, the defendant shall be
arraigned, bond set and both parties given notice of the date of the h aring.
eborah L. Keefer, P int' f' Kevin E. Shughart, D ndant
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Certified Leeal In ern
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Donald irritz, Stiff Attorney
Robert E. Rains, Supervising Attorney
FAMILY LAW CLINIC
45 North Pitt Street
James J. Kayer. Esquire
Counsel for Defendant
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-2968
Fax: (717) 243-3639
Counsel for Plaintiff
Order
AND NO«', this I o day of March. 1999. the foregoing Agreement is approved and
entered as an Order of Court.
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Prothonotary
Edgar B. ayley. Judge
DEBORAH L. KEEFER, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY. PENNSYLVANIA
V. CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN CUSTODY
KEVIN E. SHUGHART, I N ;I `?
Defendant NO. 99- CIVIL TERM
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this klo day of lxcir_^nbtr . upon consideration of the attached
complaint, it is hereby directed that the parties and their respective counsel appear before,
the conciliator, at-\\L1tF\c0f , Cumberland County Courthouse,
on the a\ day of )C1(1 , 2000, at'G-atm., 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. Either party may bring the child(ren) who is the subject of this custody action
to the conference, but the child/children's attendance is not mandatory. Failure to appear at the
conference may provide grounds for entry of a temporary or permanent order.
FOR THE COURT:
By:
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Custody Conciliator
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
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 (raving 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.
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DEBORAH L. KEEFER,
Plaintiff
V.
KEVIN E. SHUGHART,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION-LAW
NO. 99- _)V2'/
To the Prothonotary:
PRAECIPE TO PROCEED IN
FORMA PAUPERIS
CIVIL TERM
Kindly allow Deborah L. Keefer, Plaintiff, to proceed in forma pauperis.
1, Todd Greene, Certified Legal Intern in the Family Law Clinic, for the party proceeding
in forma pauperis, certify that I believe the party is unable to pay the costs and that I am providing
free legal service to the party. The party's affidavit showing inability to pay the costs of litigation
is attached hereto.
Todd reeve
Certi° -d Legal Inte
ROB T RAINS
THOMAS M. PLACE
Supervising Attorney
DONALD MARRITZ
Staff Attorney
THE FAMILY LAW CLINIC
45 North Pitt Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-2968
Fax (717) 243-3639
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DEBORAH L. KEEFER, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. : CIVIL ACTION - LAW
KEVIN E. SHUGHART,
Defendant : NO. 99- ZyCIVIL TERM
AFFIDAVIT SUPPORTING PRAF IPF IFOR LEAVE
TO PROCEED IN FORMA PA PFRIS
1 am the plaintiff in the above matter and because of my financial condition am
unable to pay the fees and costs of prosecuting or defending the action or proceeding.
2. 1 am unable to obtain funds from anyone, including my family and associates, to pay
the costs of litigation.
3. I represent that the information below relating to my ability to pay the fees and costs
is true and correct.
(a) Name: Deborah L. Keefer
Address: 12 Courtland Road, Camp hill, Pennsylvania 17011
Social Security No.: 182-64-2970
(b) Employment
If you are presently employed, state
Employer: Manpower
Address: 3324 Trindle Road, Camp Hill, Pennsylvania 17011
Salary or wages per month: $ 1,000.00
Type of work: Shipping Clerk/Data Entry
(c) Other income within the past twelve months: $500.00 in Child Support
Public Assistance: Medical Access Card for Children
Food Stamps: 595.00 per month
(d) Property owned:
Checking account: 5200.00
Savings account: $200.00
Motor vehicle: Make: Mazda 626, Year 1989
Cost S 1,000.00, Amount Owed SO
(t) Debts and obligations
Rent: S200.00
Childcare: $160.00
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Food: S225.00
Medical Expenses: S50.00
Medication: $50.00
Toiletries: $60.00
Haircuts: $40.00
Entertainment: $50.00
Gas for Car S100.00
Clothing: $75.00
Insurance: S60.00
Auto Repairs: S50.00
TOTAL MONTHLY EXPENSES: $1,120.00
TOTAL MONTHLY INCOME: $1,097.00
(g) Persons dependent upon you for support
Name: Age:
Cecilia N. Shughart 4
Rebecca C. Shughart 2
4. 1 understand that I have a continuing obligation to inform the court of improvement
in my financial circumstances which would permit me to pay the costs incurred herein.
5. 1 verify that the statements made in this affidavit are true and correct. 1 understand
that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. §4904, relating to
unsworn falsification to authorities.
Date '
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Petitioner
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DEBORAH L. KEEFER,
Plaintiff
v
KEVIN E. SHUGHART,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 99-7424 CIVIL
IN CUSTODY
COURT ORDER
AND NOW, this may of ?00, upon consideration of the attached Custody
Conciliation Report, it is ordered and directed as follows:
1. All prior custody orders entered in this case are vacated.
2. The Mother, Deborah L. Keefer, and the Father, Kevin E. Shughart, shall enjoy
shared legal custody of Cecilia N. Shughart, bom April 8, 1995 and Rebecca C.
Shughart, born May 24,1997.
3. The Mother shall enjoy primary physical custody of the minor children.
4. The Father shall enjoy periods of temporary physical custody with the minor
children as follows:
A. On alternating weekends from Thursday evening at 6:00 p.m.
through Monday morning at which time Father shall deliver the
children to their scheduled daycare. Additionally, during the day on
Friday when the Father has custody he shall also ensure that the
children attend the scheduled daycare.
B. On the week after the weekend Father exercises custody, he shall
enjoy temporary custody of the children on Tuesday and Thursday
evening from after school until 8:00 p.m.
C. On the weekend after Father does not have custody, Father shall
enjoy temporary custody of the minor children on Monday evening
from after school until 8:00 p.m.
5, The parties shall share custody of the children on major holidays and the children's
birthdays in accordance with a schedule to be agreed upon at a later date. If no
agreement is reached, the parties will alternate the custody of the minor children on
the following holidays:
New Year's Day, Memorial Day, July 4`h, Labor Day, Thanksgiving,
Christmas Eve, Christmas and the children's birthdays.
The times are to be mutually agreed upon by the parties.
6. Father shall handle all transportation for exchange of custody.
7. Both parties are entitled to receive all medical, dental and educational
records for the minor children and both parties are directed to share whatever
medical, dental, educational and other pertinent important records they have
of the children with the other parent.
g. The Father shall always have custody of the children on Father's Day and
the Mother shall always have custody of the children on Mother's Day. The
times are to be mutually agreed upon by the parties. This provision and the
holiday provision set forth above shall supercede any alternating weekend
schedule or other custody schedule.
9. The
agreemparties may modify
between the parties, this Order hall control. However, absent an
10. This Order is entered pursuant to an agreement reached by the parties at a
Custody Conciliation Conference. In the event either party desires this Order, that party may petition the Court to have the case aga' scheduled
for a Conference with the Custody Conciliator.
BY
cc: Tom Greene
Dickinson School of Law Family Law Clinic
James Kayer, Esquire
Edgar B. Bayley V
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DEBORAH L. KEEFER,
Plaintiff
v
KEVIN E. SHUGHART,
Defendant
Prior Judge: Edgar B. Bayley
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 99-7424 CIVIL
IN CUSTODY
CONCILIATION CONFERENCE SUMMARY REPORT
IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CUMBERLAND COUNTY CIVIL RULE OF PROCEDURE
1915.3-8(b), the undersigned Custody Conciliator submits the following report:
1. The pertinent information pertaining to the children who are the subject of this litigation is
as follows:
Cecilia N. Shughart, born April 8,1995; and Rebecca C. Shughart, born May 24, 1997.
2. A Conciliation Conference was held on January 21, 2000, with the following individuals in
attendance:
The Mother, Deborah L. Keefer, with her student attorney Todd Greene of the Dickinson
School of Law Family Law Clinic; and the Father, Kevin E. Shughart, with his counsel,
James Kayer, Esquire.
3. The parties agree to the entry of an order in the form as attached.
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DATE Hubert X. Gilroy, Esquir
Custody Conciliator
DEBORAH L. KEEFER
PLAINTIFF
V.
KEVIN E. SHUGHART
DEFENDANT
AND NOW, this 20th
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
. CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
99-7424 CIVIL ACTION LAW
IN CUSTODY
day of July , 2000, upon consideration of the attached Complaint,
it is hereby directed that the parties and their respective counsel appear before Hubert X. Gilroy, Esq. , the conciliator,
at 4th Floor, Cumberland County Courthouse, Carlisle on the 5th day of October , 2000, at 10:30 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.
FOR THE COURT,
By: Isl Hubert X. Gilroy. Esq
Custody Conciliatoro
The Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County is required by law to comply with the Americans
with Disabilites Act of 1990. For information about accessible facilities and reasonable accommodations
available to disabled individuals having business before the court, please contact our office. All arrangements
must be made at least 72 hours prior to any hearing or business before the court. You must attend the
scheduled conference or hearing.
YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR ATTORNEY AT ONCE. IF YOU DO NOT
HAVE AN ATTORNEY OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE OFFICE SET
FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP.
Cumberland County Bar Association
2 Liberty Avenue
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
Telephone (717) 249-3166
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Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA (.
CIVIL ACTION-LAW
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KEVIN E. SHUGHART,
Defendant
NO 99-7424
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this day
2000, upon consideration of the
attached complaint, it is hereby directed that the parties and their respective counsel appear
before, , the conciliator,
on the_day of 2000, at _m., for a Pre-Flearing 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. Either party may bring the children who are the subject of this custody action to
the conference, but the children's attendance is not mandatory. Failure to appear at the
conference may provide grounds for entry of a temporary or permanent order.
FOR THE COURT:
By:
Custody Conciliator
YOU SHGULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU DO
NOT HAVE A LAWYER OR CANNOT
ICE SET FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU ? OR TELEPHONE THE
OF N GET LEGAL HELP.
Cumberland County Bar Association
2 Liberty Avenue
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 249-3166
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.
DEBORAH L. KEEFER, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: CIVIL ACTION-LAW
V. : IN CUSTODY
KEVIN E. SHUGHART,
Defendant : NO 99-7424
PETITION FOR MODIFICATION OF
OF CUSTODY ORDER
The petition of Plaintiff, Deborah L. Keefer, respectfully represents that on
February 2, 2000, an Order of Court was entered giving plaintiff Primary Custody of Cecilia N.
Shughart, born April 8, 1995, and Rebecca C. Shughart, born March 24, 1997, a true and correct
copy of which is attached.
2. This Order should be modified because:
a. The oldest daughter is starting kindergarten in the Fall of 2000.
b. The visitation schedule set out in the February 2, 2000 Order will be
disruptive to the children's school schedules.
C. For a stable environment children should be with the plaintiff during the
week and with the defendant on the weekends.
WHEREFORE, Petitioner asks that the Court modify the existing Order for Primary
Custody because it will be in the best interest of the children.
JTHOMAS M. PLACE
ROBERT E. RAINS
Supervising Attorney
FAMILY LAW CLINIC
45 N. Pitt. St.
Carlisle, PA 17013
717 243-2968
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VERIFICATION
1 verify that the statements made in this petition are true and correct. 1 understand that
false statements herein are subject to t
falsification to authorities.
Date:
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DEBORAH L. KEEFER, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. : CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: IN CUSTODY
KEVIN E. SHUGHART,
Defendant NO. 99-7424 CIVIL TERM
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
1, Jennifer Jones, a Certified Legal Intern, hereby certify that on July 17, 2000, I served
copies of the Petition for Modification of Custody Order on Kevin E. Shughart, residing at 24
Garden Parkway, Carlisle, Pennsylvania, 17013, by first class United States Mail.
Date: n mci
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Ce ified Legal I m
FAMILY LAW CLINIC
45 N. Pitt St.
Carlisle, PA 17013
717-243-2968
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DEBORAH L. KEEFER, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v CIVIL ACTION - LAW
KEVIN E. SHUGHART, NO.99 - 7424 CIVIL
Defendant IN CUSTODY
COURT ORDER
AND NOW, this Afl day of ) NAJ?L 2000, upon consideration of the
attached Custody Conciliation Report, it isvol ered and directed as follows:
This Court's prior Order of February 2, 2000 shall remain in effect subject to the
following modifications:
A. The parties may alter the Custody Order is there is a written
document confirming an agreement between the parties for a
modification of the Order.
B. Neither party shall disparage the other parent to the children or allow
the children to hear their parents ridiculed in any manner by either
the custodial parent or any of their associates.
2.
Mother may renew her petition to modify custody based upon the fact that the
children are starting school and based upon any other facts the Mother may deem
appropriate. Mother's agreement to withdraw the Petition to Modify Custody is
without prejudice to her refiling of that Petition at any time in the future.
BY THE. COURT,
Edgar B.
cc: Jennifer Jones
Dickinson School of Law Family Law Clinic
James J. Kayer, Esquire
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Plaintiff
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KEVIN E. SHUGHART,
Defendant
Prior Judge: Edgar B. Bayley
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO.99 - 7424 CIVIL
IN CUSTODY
CONCILIATION CONFERENCE SUMMARY REPORT
IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CUMBERLAND COUNTY CIVIL RULE OF PROCEDURE
1915.3-8(b), the undersigned Custody Conciliator submits the following report:
The pertinent information pertaining to the children who are the subject of this litigation is
as follows:
Cecilia N. Shughart, born April 8,1995; and Rebecca C. Shughart, born May 24, 1997.
2. A Conciliation Conference was held on August 29, 2000, with the following individuals in
attendance:
The Mother, Deborah L. Keefer, with her representative, Jennifer Jones, of the Dickinson
School of Law Family Law Clinic; and the Father, Kevin E. Shughart, with his counsel,
James J. Kayer, Esquire.
3. The parties agree to the entry of an order in the form as attached.
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DATE Hubert X. Gilroy, Esquire
Custody Conciliator
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DEBORAH L. KEEFER 1N,I-HE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF f,
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
PLAINTIFF
V.
KEVIN E. SHUGHART 99-7424 CIVIL ACTION LAW
DEFENDANT
IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this 15th day of De- comber , 2000, upon consideration of the attached Complaint,
day o January at 5:30 conciliator,
it is hereby directed that the parties and their respective counsel appear before
amat 4th Floor, Cumberland Count Courthouse, Carlisle on the
for a Pre-Hearing Custody Conference. At such conference, an effort will be made to resolve the issues in dispute; or
orary
if this cannot be accomplished, to define and narrow the issues to be heard by the court, and to enter
at the cnto a tempmay
order. All children age five or older may also be present at the conference. Failure to appear
provide grounds for entry of a temporary or permanent order.
FOR THE COURT,
gy; /sl Hubert X C?ilrov Esrt??
Custody Conciliator
The Court of common Pleas of Cumberland County is required by law to comply with the Americans ities and with Disabilites Act of 1990. For information about accessible , ple se contact our olffice.oAll arrangements
available to disabled individuals having business before the court, p
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
YOU CAN ONE, GO O OR ]iC EPHONE THE OFFICE SET
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2 Liberty Avenue
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
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DEBORAH L. KEEFER, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OFOR, I 'i ZOp11'
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION-LAW
V. IN CUSTODY
KEVIN E. SHUGHART,
Defendant : NO 99-7424
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this day of 2001 upon consideration of the
attached petition, it is hereby directed that the parties and their respective counsel appear before, _
the conciliator, at
the
_day of . 200, 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
temporaryorder. Either party may bring the children who are the subject of this custody action
to the conference, but the children's attendance is not mandatory. Failure to appear at the
conference may provide grounds for entry of a temporary or permanent order.
FOR THE COURT:
By:
Custody Conciliator
YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU DO
NOT HAVE A LAWYER OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE
OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP.
Cumberland County Bar Association
2 Liberty Avenue
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 249-3166
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 howl prior to any hearing
or business before the court. You must attend the scheduled conference or hearing.
DEBORAH L. KEEFER,
Plaintiff/Petitioner
V.
KEVIN E. SHUGHART,
Defendant/Respondent
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION-LAW
IN CUSTODY
NO 99-7424
PETITION FOR MODIFICATION
OF CUSTODY ORDER
Deborah L. Keefer, Petitioner, by and through her attorneys, The Family Law Clinic,
brings this Petition for Modification, seeking to modify the current custody Order relating to her
children Cecilia N. Shughart, born April 8, 1995, and Rebecca C. Shughart, born March 24,
1997. In support of her petition, Petitioner states as follows:
The petition of Deborah L. Keefer, respectfully represents that on February 2,
2000, an Order of Court was entered for Custody, a true and correct copy of which is attached.
2. The petition of Deborah L. Keefer, respectfully represents that on on September 1,
2000, an Order was entered modifying the Order of February 2, 2000, a true and correct copy of
which is attached.
3. The February 2, 2000 and September 1, 2000 Orders should be modified because:
a. On Tuesday, September 26, 2000, the Respondent was admitted to the
hospital after attempting suicide by drinking alcohol and taking pills.
b. On Saturday, October 21, 2000, the Respondent, Kevin E. Shughart, was
arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol.
C. At the time the Respondent was arrested for driving under the influence of
alcohol, he was exercising his scheduled custodial period with the children. Although the
children were not present in the car when Respondent was arrested, Respondent was
responsible for the children's safety while in his care and control.
d. The children were at a friend's home when Respondent was arrested. The
friend called Petitioner to pick up the children.
e. Respondent was on probation at the time of his arrest. As part of
Respondent's probation, he was not allowed to consume any alcoholic beverages.
Respondent has been sentenced to serve five (5) consecutive months in the Cumberland
County Prison.
f. Petitioner seeks to modify the existing Orders, limiting Respondent's
custodial periods with the children to daytime visits only.
g. Petitioner is better able to provide the children with the moral, emotional
and financial support that they need.
h. Petitioner fears for the safety of her children while they are in the custody
of Respondent, particularly when they are in his custody for extended periods of time
and/or overnight.
i. Petitioner believes that Respondent has significant drug and alcohol
problems.
j. Petitioner believes that Respondent must undergo drug and alcohol
evaluation and counseling prior to resuming extended custodial periods with the children.
k. Petitioner believes that Respondent is emotionally unstable and not able to
adequately or appropriately care for the children.
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WHEREFORE, Petitioner asks that the Court modify the existing Custody Order,
limiting Respondent's custodial periods with the children, because it will be in the best interest
of the children.
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#tified Leg Intern
THO S M. PLACE
ROBERT E. RAINS
Supervising Attorneys
TERI L. HENNING
Staff Attorney
FAMILY LAW CLINIC
45 N. Pitt. St.
Carlisle, PA 17013
717 243-2968
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VERIFICATION
I verify that the statements made in this petition are true and correct. I
understand that false statements herein are subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. § 4904
relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
Date:
D orah L. Keefer
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.JAN 112000U'
DEBORAH L. KEEFER,
Plaintiff
v
KEVIN E. SHUGHART,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: NO. 99-7424 CIVIL
: IN CUSTODY
COURT ORDER
AND NOW, this gn4 day of 4; jU2?000. upon consideration of the attached Custody
Conciliation Report, it is ordered and directed as follows:
1. All prior custody orders entered in this case are vacated.
2. The Mother, Deborah L. Keefer, and the Father, Kevin E. Shughan, shall enjoy
shared legal custody of Cecilia N. Shughart, born April 8, 1995 and Rebecca C.
Shughart, bom MW 24,1997.
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3. The Mother shall enjoy primary physical custody of the minor children.
4. The Father shall enjoy periods of temporary physical custody with the minor
children as follows:
A. On alternating weekends from Thursday evening at 6:00 p.m.
through Monday morning at which time Father shall deliver the
children to their scheduled daycare. Additionally, during the day on
Friday when the Father has custody he shall also ensure that the
children attend the scheduled daycare.
B. On the week after the weekend Father exercises custody, he shall
enjoy temporary custody of the children on Tuesday and Thursday
evening from after school until 8:00 p.m.
C. On the weekend after Father does not have custody, Father shall
enjoy temporary custody of the minor children on Monday evening
from after school until 8:00 p.m.
5. The parties shall share custody of the children on major holidays and the children's
birthdays in accordance with a schedule to be agreed upon at a later date. If no
agreement is reached, the parties will alternate the custody of the minor children on
the following holidays:
New Year's Day, Memorial Day, July 0, Labor Day, Thanksgiving,
Christmas Eve, Christmas and the children's birthdays.
The times are to be mutually agreed upon by the parties.
6. Father shall handle all transportation for exchange of custody.
Both parties are entitled to receive all medical, dental and educational
records for the minor children and both parties are directed to share whatever
medical, dental, educational and other pertinent important records they have
of the children with the other parent.
The Father shall always have custody of the children on Father's Day and
the Mother shall always have custody of the children on Mother's Day. The
times are to be mutually agreed upon by the parties. This provision and the
holiday provision set forth above shall supercede any alternating weekend
schedule or other custody schedule.
9. The parties may modify this Order as they agree. However, absent an
agreement between the parties, this Order shall control.
10. This Order is entered pursuant to an agreement reached by the parties at a
Custody Conciliation Conference. In the event either party desires to modify
this Order, that party may petition the Court to have the case again scheduled
for a Conference with the Custody Conciliator.
BY THE COURT,
Edgar B. B yley
cc: Tom Greene
Dickinson School of Law Family Law Clinic
James Kayer, Esquire
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DEBORAH L. KEEFER, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v : CIVIL ACTION - LAW
KEVIN E. SHUGHART, : NO. 99 - 7424 CIVIL
Defendant : IN CUSTODY
COURT ORDER
AND NOW, this /$r day of? 2000, upon consideration of the
attached Custody Conciliation Report, i is ordered and directed as follows:
1. This Court's prior Order of February 2, 2000 shall remain in effect subject to the
following modifications:
A. The parties may alter the Custody Order is there is a written
document confirming an agreement between the parties for a
modification of the Order.
B. Neither party shall disparage the other parent to the children or allow
the children to hear their parents ridiculed in any manner by either
the custodial parent or any of their associates.
2. Mother may renew her petition to modify custody based upon the fact that the
children are starting school and based upon any other facts the Mother may deem
appropriate. Mother's agreement to withdraw the Petition to Modify Custody is
without prejudice to her refrling of that Petition at any time in the future.
BY THE COURT,
Edgar . Bayley
cc: Jennifer Jones
Dickinson School of Law Family Law Clinic
James J. Kayer, Esquire
DEBORAH L. KEEFER, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v : CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: IN CUSTODY
KEVIN E. SHUGHART,
Defendant NO. 99-7424 CIVIL TERM
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Melanie Walz Scaringi, a Certified Legal Intern, hereby certify that on December 12,
2000, I served a true and correct copy of the attached Petition for Modification of Custody Order
on attorney for defendant, James J. Kayer, Esquire, Kayer & Brown, 4 Liberty Avenue, Carlisle,
Pennsylvania, 17013, by first class United States Mail.
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Melanie Walz Scanngi
Certified Legal Intern
FAMILY LAW CLINIC
45 N. Pitt St.
Carlisle, PA 17013
717-243-2968
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Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY. PENNSYLVANIA
v CIVIL ACTION - LAW
KEVIN E. SHUGHART. NO. 99 - 7424 CIVIL
Defendant IN CUSTODY
COURT ORDER
AND NOW, this I / day of March, 2001, upon consideration of the attached Custody
Conciliation Report, it is ordered and directed as follows:
This Court's prior Order of February 2, 2000 shall remain in place subject to the
following modifications:
A. Father shall undergo an alcohol/drug evaluation to be performed by a
qualified professional. The results of that evaluation shall be shared
with legal counsel for both parties, with the evaluation and the results
provided within sixty (60) days from the date of this Order. If the
counselor deems it appropriate, the counselor can also indicate in
their findings whether any problems the Father may have at this
particular time interfere with the Father's ability to care for the minor
children who are the subject of this Court Order.
B. Father shall not consume alcohol or illegal drugs during the time he
has custody of the children.
C. Father's overnight visitation with the children shall be exercised at
Father's mother's home.
D. Upon the conclusion of the evaluation, legal counsel for both parties
may contact the Custody Conciliator for a telephone conference call.
The purpose of this call will be to address whether the grandmother's
continued supervision on overnight visitation is required and also
whether there is any follow up recommendation from the counselor.
E. Father shall execute the appropriate releases for his counselor to
authorize the counselor to release the mentioned information to legal
counsel for both parties.
2. Nothing in this Order shall be construed to prohibit Father from taking any
prescription medication that is issued to him by a treating physician.
cc: James J. Kayer, Esquire
Jennifer Jones
Dickinson School of Law
Family Law Clinic
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Plaintiff
KEVIN E. SHUGHART,
Defendant
Prior Judge: Edgar B. Bayley
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 99 - 7424 CIVIL
IN CUSTODY
CONCILIATION CONFERENCE SUMMARY REPORT
IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CUMBERLAND COUNTY CIVIL RULE OF PROCEDURE
1915.3-8(b), the undersigned Custody Conciliator submits the following report:
1. The pertinent information pertaining to the children who are the subject of this litigation is
as follows:
Cecilia N. Shughart, bom April 8, 1995 and Rebecca C. Shughart, bom March 24, 1997.
2. A Conciliation Conference was held on March 7, 2001, with the following individuals in
attendance:
The Mother, Deborah L. Keefer, with her representative, Jennifer Jones of the Dickinson
School of Law Family Law Clinic; and the Father, Kevin E. Shughart, with his counsel,
James J. Kayer, Esquire.
3. Based upon the information received at the Custody Conciliation Conference, the
Conciliator recommends the entry of an order in the form as attached.
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DATE 2Hubert X. roy, Esquire
DEBORAH L. KEEFER, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintifl7Petitioner : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. : NO. 99-7424 CIVIL TERM
KEVIN E. SHUGHART, : CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Defendant/Respondent : IN CUSTODY
PRAECIPE
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Please enter the appearance if Thomas S. Diehl, Esquire, as counsel for the Plaintiff,
Deborah L. Keefer, in the above-captioned action.
Date: J ' a 1-cD (
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Respectfully submitted,
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Thomas . Diehl, Esquire
Mislitsky & Diehl
One West High Street
Post Office Box 1290
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
(717) 240-0833
Please withdraw the appearance of Teri 1-lenning, Esquire, as counsel for the Plaintiff.
Deborah L. Keefer, in the above-captioned action.
Date:
Respectfully submitted,
Teri-FTenning. Esquire
Dale F. Shughart Community Law Center
42 North Pitt Street
Carlisle. Pennsylvania 17013
(717) 243-2968
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PlaintilT
JUL 0 3 200
IN TI11: C0I116f OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY. PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL. ACTION - LAW
KEVIN E. SI IUGI-IARI'.
Defendant
NO. 99-7424 CIVIL
IN CUSTODY
COURT O?iDTR
AND NOW. this __j day of ".w 4. 2001. upon consideration of the attached
Custody Conciliation Report, it is ordered and directed as follows:
1. The prior custody orders are modified for the remainder of the summer as follows:
A. Fathers periods of temporary custody with the minor children shall be on
alternating weekends from Thursday at 8:00 a.m. through Monday at 8:00
p.m. Father shall also have every Wednesday at 8:00 a.m. through Thursday
morning when Father shall deliver the children to daycare. I-lowever, when
Father has custody on a weekend. Father may keep the children from
Wednesday at 8:00 a.m. through the following Monday at 8:00 p.m.
B. Exchange of custody shall take place at the Shcetz at the corner of Route I I
and Pennsylvania Route 114.
C. Father shall continue counseling and provide Mother's attorney with a report
in advance orthe Custody Conciliation Conference scheduled below.
D. 'rhe parties shall meet for another Custody Conciliation Conference on
'rhursday. August 2J`d at 9:3 0 a.m.
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cc: I'homas S. Dichl. Esquire
Mark D. Sch%vurtz. Esquire
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CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
KEVIN E. SIIUGI TART.
Defendant
Prior Judge: Edgar B. Bayley
CIVIL ACTION- LAW
NO. 99-7424 CIVIL
IN CUSTODY
CONCILIATION CONFERENCE SUMMARY REPORT
IN ACCORDANCE WITI-1 THE CUMBERLAND COUNTY CIVIL RULE OF PROCEDURE
1915.3-8(b), the undersigned Custody Conciliator submits the following report:
The parties are at odds on a number of issues, and the Conciliator recommends an interim
order until the end of the summer to see if the parties can work sonic details out. The
Conciliator recommends the entry ofan order in the form as attached.
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Custody Concili for
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PI.R. IN'I'i I COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF DEBORAH L. KEEPlainFE CUMBERLAND COUNTY. PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL AC'T'ION - LAW
KEVIN E.SHUGIIART. : NO.99-7424 CIVIL.
Defendant IN CUS'T'ODY
COURT LR
a , of 2001, upon consideration of the
AND NOW, this :??nh d
attached Custody Conciliation Report, it is ordcrc and directed as follows:
1. The prior custody orders entered in this case are modified to reflect the following
understanding:
A. Father's periods of temporary custody with the minor children shall be on
alternating weekends from Wednesday at 8:00 a.m. through Monday at 8:00
p.m. Additionally, Father shall have custody every Wednesday from 8:00
a.m. through Thursday at 8:00 a.m.
B. When the children are in school. exchange of custody shall take place at
school with Father either picking the children up or delivering them to
school. as applicable, or delivering the children to a daycare provider that is
agreed upon by the parties. If the children do not have to attend school,
exchge of custody Route 11 and Pennsylvania lt Route 114 unless Sth the parties mutually agree on
another location.
2• In all other respects.
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the prior custody orders entered in the above case shall remain
BY THE COURT.
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Paul B. Orr. Esquire
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Plaintiff
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KEVIN E. SI IUG1lAR•I'.
Defendant
Prior Judge: Edgar B. Bayley
IN T111i COUR7.OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY. PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO.99-7424 CIVIL
IN CUSTODY
CONCILIATION CONFERENCE SUMMARY REPORT
IN ACCORDANCE wlTII THE CUMBERLAND COUNTY CIVIL RULE OF PROCEDURE
1915.3-8(b), the undersigned Custody Conciliator submits the following report:
The pertinent information pertaining to the children who are the subject of this litigation is
as follows:
Cecilia N. Shughart, born April 8,1995: and Rebecca C. Shughart, bom May 24, 1997.
2. A Conciliation Conference was held on September 27, 2001, with the following individuals
in attendance:
The Mother, Deborah L. Keefer. with her counsel, Thomas S. Diehl, Esquire: and the
Father. Kevin E. Shughart. with his counsel. Paul B. Orr, Esquire.
3. The parties agree to the entry of an order in the form as attached.
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Custody Conciliato
DEBORAH L. KEEFER IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
PLAINTIFF : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. 99-7424 CIVIL ACTION LAW
KEVIN E. SHUGHART
IN CUSTODY
DEFENDANT
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, Wednesday, August 21, 2002 , upon consideration of the attached Complaint,
it is hereby directed that parties and their respective counsel appear before Hubert X. Gilroy, Esq. , the conciliator,
at 4th Floor, Cumberland County Courthouse, Carlisle on Thursday, September 19, 2002 at 9:30 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 (tearing.
FOR THE COURT.
By: /s/ Hrsbert X. Gilroy. Esq. MT V
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 I IELP.
Cumberland County Bar Association
2 Liberty Avenue
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
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KEVIN li. SI IUG TART.
Defendant/Respondent
IN l'I II: COURT' OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 99-7424 CIVILTERM
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this
upon consideration of the attached
petition it is hereby directed that the parties and their respective counsel appear before
Esquire, the conciliator, at
Pennsylvania, on the day of
2002, at o'clock -.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
temporan• order. All children age five or older may be present at the conference. Failure to appear
at the conference may provide grounds for entry of a temporary or permanent order.
FOR THE COURT:
By:
Custody Conciliator
YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU DO NOT
HAVE A LAWYER OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE
OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET HELP.
'1'1-IE CUMBERLAND COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION
2 LIBERTY AVENUE
CARLISLE. PA 17013)
(717) 249-1166
1-800-990-9108
DEBORA11 L. KEEF ER.
Plaintifl7Petitioner
KEVIN E. SHUGHART.
Defendant/Respondent
IN TI I COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 99.7424 CIVIL TERM
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN CUSTODY
PETITION FOR MODIFICATION OF CUSTODY ORDER
AND NOW, comes the Petitioner, Deborah L. Keefer, by and through her legal counsel,
Thomas S. Diehl. Esquire, who respectfully represents the following:
The Petitioner is the above-named Plaintiff. Deborah L. Keefer, (hereinafter
referred as "Mother"), an adult individual currently residing at 336 West Main Street,
Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17055.
2. The Respondent is the above-named Defendant, Kevin E. Shughart (hereinafter
referred as "Father'), an adult individual currently residing at the Cumberland County Prison,
Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17013. Respondent is due to be released in August,
2002, and after his release. it is unknown where he will be residing.
3. The parties are the natural parents of the children. Cecilia N. Shughart, born April
8. 1995: and Rebecca C. Shughart, born May 24, 1997.
4. The parties are subject to an Order of Court dated October 2, 2001, which
references previous Orders dated July 3. 2001. March 13. 2001, and February 2, 2000, all of
which are attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference as Exhibits A, 13, C & D
respectively.
5. The current Order of October 2. 2001, grants periods of physical custody to
Father on alternating weekends from Wednesday at 8:00 a.m. through Monday at 8:00 p.m., and
every Wednesday from 8:00 a.m. through Thursday at 8:00 a.m.
6. Father has not exercised custody of the children since November 2001, due to his
being incarcerated.
7. Father had been incarcerated during this time for assaulting his then live-in
girlfriend, and for a separate offence for driving on a DUI-suspended license.
8. Mother contends that Father's continued unsupervised contact with the children is
not in their best interest for the following reasons:
(a) Father has not kept the children removed from his volatile behavior.
(b) Specifically. the children have been in the custody of the Father during
some of his physical outbursts. including beatings of his then girlfriend
that led up his arrest.
(c) In the week prior to his arrest in November 2001, Father attempted suicide
via alcohol and prescription medications which resulted in his emergency
placement in the Hershey Medical Center.
(d) Father routinely transported the children to custody exchanges with a
DUI-suspended license and has a prior history of resisting arrest.
Accordingly. Mother believes Father his a high risk of flight with children
in his vehicle.
9. The children are currently scheduled to return to school on August 27, 2002.
approximately one week after Father's release from prison.
10. Prior to his arrest. Father resided in the ]ionic of the victim of his assaultive
behavior.
11. Upon his release. Mother is without knowledge of Father's new residence. and as
of the date of filing this petition. Father has refused to disclose his intended address.
12. The natural mother of the children is Deborah Keefer.
13. The natural father of the children is Kevin Shughart.
14. The relationship of the Petitioner to the children is that of natural Mother. The
natural mother currently resides with the children.
15. The relationship of the Respondent to the children is that of natural Father. The
natural father is currently incarcerated in the Cumberland County Prison.
16. The Petitioner has not participated as a party or a witness in any other capacity in
litigation ol'the children.
17. Petitioner has no information of any custody proceeding concerning the children
pending in any Court of this Commonwealth.
18. The children's best interest and permanent welfare would be significantly
improved by ntoditying the existing Custody Order for the following reasons:
(a) Requiring supervision would provide a more stable environment for the
children during the commencement of their school year;
(b) Temporary supervision would allow Father time to acquire appropriate
living arrangements. and communicate the same to Mother:
(c) Requested relief would allow time for the children to reacquaint
themselves with Father in a safer and less threatening environment.
19. Petitioner does not know of any person not a party to these proceedings who
claims to have custody or visitation right Nvith respect to the children.
WHGRETORG, the Petitioner. Deborah L. Keefer, respectfully requests this Honorable
Court to ntodil'y the existing Order such that Father's visitation would be supervised and such
other relief as the Court may deem appropriate.
Respectfully submitted.
Date. AUG 16 2002
?9 tontas S. Diehl. Gsquirc
Mislitsky & Dichl
Supreme Court I.D. No. 78942
One West High Street
Post Office Box 1290
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
(717) 240-0833
VERIFICATION
I Verify that the statements made in the foregoing document are true and correct. I
understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of I8 Pa.C.S. § 4904,
relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
?[3ORAH L. KEEF etitianer
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EXHIBIT A
OC7 0 3.?01?
DEBORAH L. KEEFER. IN 1'fll: COURT OF COMNION PLEAS OF
Plaintiff ('IIMBERLAND COIJNI'Y. I)FNNSI'I_VANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
KEVIN E.SHUGHART. NO. 99-7424 CIVIL
Defendant IN CUSTODY
COURT ORDER
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AND NOW. this 2 _ day of a ,, R . 2001. upon consideration of the
attached Custody Conciliation Report. it is ordered and directed as follows:
The prior custody orders entered in this case are modified to reflect the following
understanding:
A. Father's periods of temporary custody with the minor children shall be on
alternating weekends from Wednesday at 8:00 a.m. through Monday at 8:00
p.m. Additionally, Father shall have custody every Wednesday fronl 8:00
a.m. through Thursday at 8:00 a.m.
B. When the children are in school. exchange of custody shall take place at
school with Father either picking the children up or delivering them to
school, as applicable, or delivering the children to a daycare provider that is
agreed upon by the parties. If the children do not have to attend school,
exchange of custody shall take place at the Sheetz store at the corner of
Route I I and Pennsylvania Route 114 unless the parties mutually agree on
another location.
2. In all other respects, the prior custody orders entered in the above case shall remain
ill effect.
BY THE COURT.
Edgar B. ayley
cc: Thomas S. Diehl. Esquire
Paul B. Orr. Esquire
TRUE CCr'Y FR_ViM RECORD
In Tesiinor.) unto set mp hand
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DEBORAH L. KEEPER.
Plaintiff
KEVIN 1:. SIIUGIIART,
Defendant
Prior .fudge: Edgar 13. Bayley
IN Ti 117 COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUN`r),. PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 99 - 7424 CIVII.
IN CUSTODY
CONCILIA"rION CONFERENCE SUMMARY REPORT
IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CUMBERLAND COUNTY CIVII. RULE OF PROCEDURE
1915.3-8(b), the undersigned Custody Conciliator submits the follmving report:
The pertinent information pertaining to the children who are the subject of this litigation is
as follows:
Cecilia N. Shughart, bom April 8. 1995: and Rebecca C. Shughan, bom May 24. 1997.
2. A Conciliation Conference was held on September 27. 2001. with the following individuals
in attendance:
The Mother, Deborah L. Keefer, with her counsel, Thomas S. Diehl, Esquire: and the
Father. Kevin E. Shughart, with his counsel, Paul B. Orr. Esquire.
3. The parties agree to the entry of an order in the form as attached.
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TE Hubert X. Gilroy. Es uire
Custody Conciliato
EXHIBIT B
DI BORAI I L. KITTER.
Plaintil'I'
IN TI IF C'01 IRT OF COMMON PLEAS OP
CuMBERI.AND C'OI IN'Il'. PIiNNSYI.vnNIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
KEVIN F. SIIUGHART.
Defendant
NO. 99-7424 CIVIL.
IN CUSTODY
COURT ORDER
AND NOW. this -3 day of lJ? 2001. upon consideration of the attached
Custody Conciliation Report. it is ordd and d reeled as follows:
The prior custody orders are modified for the remainder of the summer as follows:
A. Father's periods of temporary custody with the minor children shall be on
alternating weekends from Thursday at 8:00 a.m. through Monday at 8:00
p.m. Father shall also have every Wednesday at 8:00 a.m. through'rhursday
morning when Father shall deliver the children to daycare. However. when
I-ather has custody on a weekend. Father may keep the children Cron,
Wednesday at 8:00 a.m. through the following Monday at 8:00 p.m.
B. Exchange of custody shall take place at the Sheetz at the corner of Route I I
and Pennsylvania Route 114.
C. Father shall continue counseling and provide Mother's attorney with a report
in advance of the Custody Conciliation Conference scheduled below.
D. The parties shall meet for another Custody Conciliation Conference on
Thursday. August 23`d at 9:30 a.m.
BY THE COURT.
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Edgar B. . ylcy
cc: Thomas S. Diehl. Esquire
Mark D. Schwartz.. Esquire
RECEIVED
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JUL 032001
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and seal of s id urt at Ca lisle, Pa.. ^7
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DEI301ZAII L. KEEFER.
Plaintill,
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KEVIN E. SHUGLIART.
DO'endant
Prior.ludae: Edcar B. Bayley
IN TI IL• COURT OF COMMON PLEAS 01:
C'UMBF.RLAND ('OUN'I')'. PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 99-7424 CIVIL
IN CUSTODY
CONCILIATION CONFERENCE SUMMARY REPORT
IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CUMBERLAND COUNTY CIVIL RULE OF PROCEDURE
1915.3-8(b), the undersigned Custody Conciliator submits the following report:
The parties are at odds on a number of issues. and the Conciliator recommends an interim
order until the end of the summer to see if the parties can work some details out. The
Conciliator recommends the entry ofan order in the Imm as attached.
D Flubert X. Gilroy. -squire
Custody Concili for
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DEBORAH L. KEEFER, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
KEVIN E. SHUGHART, : NO. 99 - 7424 CIVIL
Defendant : IN CUSTODY
COURT ORDER
AND NOW, this 13 day of March, 2001, upon consideration of the attached Custody
Conciliation Report, it is ordered and duetted as follows:
This Court's prior Order of February 2, 2000 shall remain in place subject to the
following modifications:
A. Father shall undergo an alcohol/drug evaluation to be performed by a
qualified professional. The results of that evaluation shall be shared
with legal counsel for both parties, with the evaluation and the results
provided within sixty (60) days from the date of this Order. If the
counselor deems it appropriate, the counselor can also indicate in
their findings whether any problems the Father may have at this
particular time interfere with the Father's ability to care for the minor
children who are the subject of this Court Order.
B. Father shall not consume alcohol or illegal drugs during the time he
has custody of the children.
C. Father's overr?ght visitation with the children shall be exercised at
Father's mother's home.
D. Upon the conclusion of the evaluation, legal counsel for both parties
may contact the Custody Conciliator for a telephone confererc_ :III.
The purpose of this call will be to address whether the grandmother's
continued supervision on overnight visitation is required and also
whether there is any follow up recommendation from the counselor.
E. Father shall execute the appropriate releases for his coup. !or to
authorize the counselor to release the mentioned information iegal
counsel for both parties.
RECEIVED MAR 1 5 81
2. Nothing in this Order shall be construed to prohibit Father from taking any
prescription medication that is issued to him by a treating physician.
BY THE COURT,
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cc: James J. Kayer, Esquire
Jennifer Jones
Dickinson School of Law
Family Law Clinic
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DEBORAH L. KEEFER,
Plaintiff
v
KEVIN E. SHUGHART,
Defendant
Prior Judge: Edgar B. Bayley
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: NO. 99 - 7424 CIVIL
: IN CUSTODY
CONCILIATION CONFERENCE SUMMARY REPORT
IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CUMBERLAND COUNTY CIVIL RULE OF PROCEDURE
1915.3-8(b), the undersigned Custody Conciliator submits the following report:
I. The pertinent information pertaining to the children who are the subject of this litigation is
as follows:
Cecilia N. Shughart, bom April 8, 1995 and Rebecca C. Shughart, bom March 24,1997.
2. A Conciliation Conference was held on March 7, 2001, with the following individuals in
attendance:
The Mother, Deborah L. Keefer, with her representative, Jennifer Jones of the Dickinson
School of Law Family Law Clinic; and the Father, Kevin E. Shughart, with his counsel,
James J. Kayer, Esquire.
3. Based upon the information received at the Custody Conciliation Conference, the
Conciliator recommends the entry of an order in the form as attached.
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DATE
EXHIBIT D
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DEBORAH L. KEEFER,
Plaintiff
V
KEVIN E. SHUGHART,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 99-7424 CIVIL
IN CUSTODY
COURT ORDER
AND NOW, this 2^d day ofpon consideration of the attached Custody
Conciliation Report, it is ordered and directed as follows:
1. All prior custody orders entered in this case are vacated.
2. The Mother, Deborah L. Keefer, and the Father, Kevin E. Shughart, shall enjoy
shared legal custody of Cecilia N. Shughart, bom April 8, 1995 and Rebecca C.
Shughatt, born May 24,1997.
3. The Mother shall enjoy primary physical custody of the minor children.
4. The Father shall enjoy periods of temporary physical custody with the minor
children as follows:
A. On alternating weekends from Thursday evening at 6:00 p.m.
through Monday morning at which time Father shall deliver the
children to their scheduled daycare. Additionally, during the day on
Friday when the Father has custody he shall also ensure that the
children attend the scheduled daycare.
is. On the week after the weekend Faiher exercises custody, he shall
enjoy temporary custody of the children on Tuesday and Thursday
evening from after school until 8:00 p.m.
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C. On the weekend after Father does not have custody, Father shall
enjoy temporary custody of the minor children on Monday evening
from after school until 8:00 p.m.
5. The parties shall share custody of the children on major holidays and the children's
birthdays in accordance with a schedule to be agreed upon at a later date. If no
agreement is reached, the parties will alternate the custody of the minor children on
the following holidays:
New Year's Day, Memorial Day, July 0, Labor Day, Thanksgiving,
Christmas Eve, Christmas and the children's birthdays.
The times are to be mutually agreed upon by the parties.
6. Father shall handle all transportation for exchange of custody.
Both parties are entitled to receive all medical, dental and educational
records for the minor children and both parties are directed to share whatever
medical, dental, educational and other pertinent important records they have
of the children with the other parent.
8. The Father shall always have custody of the children on Father's Day and
the Mother shall always have custody of the children on Mother's Day. The
times are to be mutually agreed upon by the parties. This provision and the
holiday provision set forth above shall supercede any alternating weekend
schedule or other custody schedule.
9. The parties may modify this Order as they agree. However, absent an
agreement between the parties, this Order shall control.
10. This Order is entered pursuant to an agreement reached by the parties at a
Custody Conciliation Conference. In the event either party desires to modify
this Order, that party may petition the Court to have the case again scheduled
for a Conference with the Custody Conciliator.
BY THE COURT.
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Edgar B. yley
cc: Tom Greene
Dickinson School of Law Family Law Clinic
James Kayer. Esquire
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DEBORAH L. KEEFER,
Plaintiff
v
KEVIN E. SHUGHART,
Defendant
Prior Judge: Edgar B. Bayley
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: NO. 99-7424 CIVIL
: IN CUSTODY
CONCILIATION CONFERENCE SUMMARY REPORT
IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CUMBERLAND COUNTY CIVIL RULE OF PROCEDURE
1915.3-8(b), the undersigned Custody Conciliator submits the following report:
The pertinent information pertaining to the children who are the subject of this litigation is
as follows:
Cecilia N. Shughart, bom April 8, 1995; and Rebecca C. Shughart, bom May 24, 1997.
2. A Conciliation Conference was held on January 21, 2000, with the following individuals in
attendance:
The Mother, Deborah L. Keefer, with her student attorney Todd Greene of the Dickinson
School of Law Family Law Clinic; and the Father, Kevin E. Shughart, with his counsel,
James Kayer, Esquire.
3. The parties agree to the entry of an order in the form as attached.
dnloo 15 t/- Q
DATE Hubert X. Gilroy, Esquire/
Custody Conciliaor m
CERTIFICATE OF SEIiVICC
I hereby certify this 16°' day or August 2002. that a true and correct copy of the foregoing
document was served as follows:
Via hand-delivery upon an agent of the following correctional facility where the within
Defendant/Respondent currently resides:
Cumberland County Prison
for Inmate Kevin E. Shughart
1101 Claremont Road
Carlisle, PA 17013
Via hand-delivering a copy to the Courthouse mailbox of the following individual:
Paul Bradford Orr, Esquire
Attorney for Respondent
50 East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
By
Ki y L. Hough
Legal Assistant
Li
DE? 2002
DEBORAH L. KEEFER,
Plaintiff
v
KEVIN E. SHUGHART,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 99-7424 CIVIL
IN CUSTODY
COURT ORDER
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AND NOW, this L.3 day of December, 2002, upon consideration of the attached Custody
Conciliation Report, it is ordered and directed as follows:
1. A hearing is scheduled in Courtroom No. 2 of the Cumberland County
Courthouse on the L day of L?[eea e. 2003, at
1.3U P M. At this hearing, the Mother; Deborah L. Keefer, shall
be the moving party and shall proceed initially with testimony. Counsel for
the parties shall file with the court and opposing counsel a memorandum
setting forth the history of custody in this case, the issues currently before the
court, each parties position on these issues, a list of witnesses who will be
called to testify at the hearing and the summary of the anticipated testimony
of each witness. This memorandum shall be tiled at least rive (5) days prior to
the mentioned hearing date.
2. Pending further order of this court, this court's prior order of October 2,
2001 shall remain in effect subject to the following provisions for the
Christmas 2002 holiday:
A. Christmas shall be divided for this year and for future years into 2
segments, the first segment being from Christmas Eve at Noon until
Christmas Day at Noon and the second segment being from Christmas
Day at Noon until December 26'h at Noon. For 2002, Mother shall
have the first segment with Father having the second segment. This
procedure shall alternate in future years such that in 2003 Father shall
have the first segment from Christmas Eve through Christmas Day
and Mother shall enjoy the second segment in 2003.
B. Custody over the holidays other than Christmas shall proceed in
accordance with the existing order.
C. Additionally, rather shall have New Year's Day 2003 from 9 a.m. to
6:00 p.m., with the alternating schedule thereafter being pursuant to
the prior order.
BY THE
Edgar
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DEBORAH L. KEEFER, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V : CIVIL ACTION - LAW
KEVIN E.SHUGHART, : NO. 99-7424 CIVIL
Defendant : IN CUSTODY
Prior Judge: Edgar B. Bayley
CONCILIATION CONFERENCE SUMMARY REPORT
IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CUMBERLAND COUNTY CIVIL RULE OF
PROCEDURE 1915.3-8(b), the undersigned Custody Conciliator submits the following
report:
1. The pertinent information pertaining to the children who are the subject of this
litigation is as follows:
Cecilia N. Shughart, born April 8, 1995; and Rebecca C. Shughart, born May 24,
1997.
2. A Conciliation Conference was held on December 13, 2002, with the following
individuals in attendance:
The Mother, Deborah L. Keefer, with her counsel, Thomas S. Diehl, Esquire; and
the Father, Kevin E. Shughart, with his counsel, Paul B. Orr, Esquire.
3. This is about the fifth time this case has been before this particular conciliator. The
parties are now at odds with respect to Mother's request that the existing; order be
modified to cut down Father's time and give him essentially alternating weekends.
Father is unwilling to agree with that request. The parties require a hearing.
4. The conciliator recommends the entry of an order in the form as attached, and the
conciliator's order addresses the Christmas 2002 issue to ensure there are no
problems over the holidays.
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DATE Hubert X. Gilroy,
Custody Conciliat
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JAN 181003
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DEBORAH L. KEEPER. : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. : CIVIL ACTION - LAW
KEVIN E. SHUGHART, : NO. 99 - 7424
Defendant : IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this day of 2003 upon review and consideration
of the attached Petition, it is HEREBY ORDERED AND DIRECTED that the hearing scheduled
for February 6, 2003, is CONTINUED until the 1l? day of
2003, at V30 o'clock ?.m. in Courtroom Number D_ of the Cumberland
County Courthouse, One Courthouse Square, Pennsylvania 17013.
cc: ,-Thomas S. Diehl, Esq., P.O. Box 1290, Carlisle, PA 17013
Sul Bradford Orr, Esq., 50 East High Street, Carlisle, PA 17013
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DEBORAH L. KEEFER,
Plaintiff
V.
KEVIN E. SHUGHART,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OP
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 99 - 7424
IN CUSTODY
AND NOW, comes the Plaintiff, Deborah L. Keefer, by and through his attorney, Thomas
S. Diehl, Esquire, who avers the following:
1. On December 13, 2002, the Parties attended a custody conciliation conference
before Hubert X. Gilroy, Esq., from which it was determined the parties desired a hearing before
the court.
2 Accordingly a hearing had been scheduled before the Honorable Edgar B. Bayley,
for Monday, February 6. 2003 at 1:30 p.m. as per Order of Court dated December 23, 2002
(attached here to as "Exhibit A").
S. Diehl, Esq., has a scheduling conflict that would
, Plaintiff's counsel, Thomas
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prohibit him from attending the hearing as scheduled.
4, On Thursday, February 22, 2001, the Plaintiff contacted the undersigned to
request a continuance of the aforementioned appeal due to the fact that the funeral for the
deceased will be held in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania on Monday, February 26, 2001 at 10:00
a.m.
5. The undersigned contacted. Paul Bradford Orr, Esq.. counsel for the Defendant,
and advised him of this request. Attorney Orr responded that the request is NOT OPPOSED.
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WHEREFORE, the Plaintiff, Deborah L. Keefer, respectfully requests this Honorable
Court to enter an Order continuing the hearing scheduled for February 6, 2003, and reschedule
the hearing for a new date.
Respectfully submitted,
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Date: January 24, 2003 ! I
Thomas S. Diehl, Esquire
Attorney for the Plaintiff
One West High Street, Suite 208
Post Office Box 1290
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
(717) 240-0833
VERIFICATION
I verify that the statements made in the foregoing document are true and correct. 1
understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. § 4904,
relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
Thomas S. Diehl, Esquire
Attorney for the Plaintiff
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I hereby certify this 24`x' day of January 2003 that a true and correct copy of the
foregoing document was served on the following individual(s) via facsimile:
Paul Bradford Orr, Esq.
50 East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
Fax(717)258-5289
DEC ? 2D02
DEBORAH L. KEEFE , : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintif : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
KEVIN E. SHUGHART, : NO.99 -7424 CIVIL
Defendant : IN CUSTODY
COURT ORDER
AND NOW, this Z4 day of December, 2002, upon consideration of the attached Custody
Conciliation Report, it is ordered and directed as follows:
1. A hearing is schedul Courtroom No. 2 of the Cumberland County
Courthpuse on the day of 111% %1 v' , 2003, at
_.M. At this hearing, the Mother eborah L. Keefer, shall
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be the moving party and shall proceed initially wi testimony. Counsel for
the parties shall rile with the court and opposing counsel a memorandum
setting forth the history of custody in this case, the issues currently before the
court, each parties position on these issues, a list of witnesses who will be
called to testify at the hearing and the summary of the anticipated testimony
of each witness. This memorandum shall be filed at least five (5) days prior to
the mentioned hearing date.
2. Pending further order of this court, this court's prior order of October 2,
2001 shall remain in effect subject to the following provisions for the
Christmas 2002 holiday:
A. Christmas shall be divided for this year and for future years into 2
segments, the first segment being from Christmas Eve at Noon until
Christmas Day at Noon and the second segment being from Christmas
Day at Noon until December 26° at Noon. For 2002, Mother shall
have the first segment with Father having the second segment. This
l.; procedure shall alternate in future years such that in 2003 Father shall
have the first segment from Christmas Eve through Christmas Day
and Mother shall enjoy the second segment in 2003.
B. Custody over the holidays other than Christmas shall proceed in
accordance with the existing order.
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C. Additionally, Father shall have New Year's Day 2003 from 9 a.m. to
6:00 p.m., with the alternating schedule thereafter being pursuant to
the prior order.
cc: Paul B. Orr, Esquire
Thomas S. Diehl, Esquire
BY THE COURT,
All 6J4W
Edgar B. Fjiyley
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DEBORAH L. KEEFER, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
PLAINTIFF : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V.
KEVIN E. SHUGHART,
DEFENDANT 99-7424 CIVIL TERM
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this l7 day of March, 2003, upon agreement of
counsel the case is continued generally and referred back to conciliation.
By the Court;
Edgar B. Bayley,
Thomas S. Diehl, Esquire
For Plaintiff
Paul B. Orr, Esquire
For Defendant
Court Administrator
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DEBORAH L. KEEPER,
Plaintiff/Petitioner
V.
KEVIN E. SHUGHART,
De fendant/Respondent
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this day of 2003, upon consideration
of the attached Petition for Contempt and Special Relief, it is HEREBY ORDERED AS
FOLLOWS: `n3 I lJKed`vL? tt ;tx
(a)
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(b) AA hearing on disputed issues of fact shall be held on the J.1 a1v day of
2003 atI.W o'clock I M., in the Cumberland County
Courthouse in courtroom number ?_•: and
(c)
cc: Thomas S. Diehl, Esquire
Attorney for Petitioner
Paul B. Orr, Esquire
Attorney for Respondent
Notice of the entry of this order shall be provided to all parties by the petitioner.
BY THE COURT:
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 99-7424 CIVILTERM
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DEBORAH L. KEEFER.
Plaintiff/Petitioner
V.
KEVIN E. SHUGHART,
Defendant/Respondent
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 99-7424 CIVIL TERM
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN CUSTODY
PRTITION FOR CONTEMPT AND SPECIAL RELIEF
AND NOW, comes the Plaintiff/Petitioner, Deborah L. Keefer, by and through her
attorney, Thomas S. Diehl, Esquire, and makes the following Petition for Contempt and Special
Relief against the Defendant/Respondent, Kevin E. Shughart:
Petitioner is Deborah L. Keefer (hereinafter referred to as "Mother"), an adult
individual currently residing at 336 W. Main Street, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County,
Pennsylvania 17055.
2. Respondent is Kevin E. Shughart (hereinafter referred to as "Father"), an adult
individual currently residing at 5 N. Bedford Street, Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
17013.
3. The parties are the natural parents of the children, Cecilia N. Shughart, born April
8, 1995; and Rebecca C. Shughart, born May 24, 1997.
4. The parties are subject to an Order of Court dated May 14, 2003, attached hereto
and incorporated herein by reference as Exhibit `A.'
5. The current Custody Order grants Father periods of temporary physical custody of
the children from Friday 6:00 p.m. until Sunday 6:00 p.m. on alternating weekends, as well as
two evenings (not overnight) per week.
6. Mother files this Petition for Contempt and Special Relief for the following
reasons:
(a) On Sunday, May 18, 2003 (i.e. the Father's first weekend of temporary
physical custody under the current Order), Mother arrived promptly at
6:00 p.m. at Father's residence to retrieve the children;
(b) Father advised Mother at his residence that he did not believe that he had
to release the children at that time, and accordingly turned Mother away;
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(c) Father did not return the children until Monday morning, at which time
Father took the children to school;
(d) On Sunday, June 1, 2003 (i.e. Father's second weekend of temporary
physical custody under the current Order), Mother arrived promptly at
6:00 p.m. at Father's residence to retrieve the children;
(e) Father at that time released one of the parties' daughters, but physically
retained the other child until Mother "answered all of his questions;"
(f) Mother was thereafter detained for approximately 20 minutes against her
will until Father determined his questions were satisfactorily answered, at
which time he released the second child into Mother's care;
(g) On Sunday, June 15, 2003 (i.e. Father's third weekend of temporary
physical custody under the current Order), Mother arrived promptly at
6:00 p.m. at Father's residence to retrieve the children;
(h) Mother knocked on Father's door, but did not receive any response;
(i) Mother waited at Father's residence for approximately twenty minutes;
(j) Thereafter, Mother drove to paternal grandmother's home, who also
resides in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, in an attempt to locate Father, but was
unsuccessful;
(k) Later during the evening of Sunday, June 15, 2003, Mother contacted
Father on his cellular telephone, and asked where he and the children were
located;
(1) Father mockingly responded, "I guess I'm not there!"
(m) An argument between the parties then ensured over the telephone, in
which Father indicated that he would not return the children to Mother;
and
(n) In the days following the last exchange of June 15, 2003, Mother has
attempted to contact Father via telephone in order to persuade him to
return the children.
(o) On or about June 20, 2003, Father responded by telephone and told
Mother that he would not return the children until he, "saw her in court."
(p) As of the filing of this petition. Father has not returned the children to
Mother.
7. Mother has had to acquire the services of Thomas S. Diehl, Esquire, to enforce
the Court's Order of May 14, 2003, and accordingly has incurred attorney's fees.
8. Father's attorney, Paul Orr, Esq., has been provided notice of this petition via
telephone message, and fax on May 27, 2003.
WHEREFORE, the Petitioner, Deborah L. Keefer, respectfully requests this Honorable
court to enter an Order as follows:
(a) Father is to immediately return the children, as per the existing Order of
Court dated May 14, 2003, to the physical custody of Mother;
(b) Father is to be found in contempt of the Courts Order of May 14, 2003;
(c) Father is to compensate Mother for all attorney's fees reasonably incurred
for this action; and
(d) To grant any other such relief, as the Court deems appropriate.
Respectfully submitted,
Date: 6-3 t;i -0? 2003
Thom . i hl, Esquire
Attorney for the Plaintiff/Petitioner
One West High Street, Suite 208
Post Office Box 1290
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
(717) 240-0833
VERIFICATION
1 verify that the statements made in the foregoing Complaint are true and correct as
relayed to me by the petitioner. As soon as time permits, I will amend petition with petitioner's
original signed verification. I understand that false statements herein are made subject to the
penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. § 4904, relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
Th as S. Diehl
MAY 1 3 2003 V
DEBORAH L. KEEFER, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v : CIVIL ACTION - LAW
KEVIN E. SHUGHART, : NO. 99 - 7424 CIVIL
Defendant : IN CUSTODY
COURT ORDER
AND NOW, this _ A day of May, 2003, upon consideration of the attached Custody
Conciliation Report, it is ordered and directed as follows:
1. The prior custody orders entered in this case are modified as follows:
A. Father's periods of temporary physical custody with the minor children
shall be on alternating weekends from Friday at 6:00 p.m. until
Sunday at 6:00 p.m. Mother shall handle transportation for exchange
of custody on the weekends.
B. Additionally, Father shall have periods of temporary physical custody
with the minor children on at least two evenings per week, the times to
be arranged between the parties. These shall be evening visitations
during the school year and shall not be over night during the school
year. Transportation for exchange of custody shall be shared on these
weekday evenings.
2. Legal counsel for the parties shall work between themselves with respect to
defining a summer schedule that will attempt to provide Father with
additional time in the summer to replace the time he is loosing under the
existing Wednesday through Monday alternating weekend custody
arrangement. In the event counsel for the parties are unable to reach an
agreement on this issue, they may contact the conciliator for another custody
conciliation conference via a telephone conference call.
3. Upon Father receiving a driver's license, transportation for exchange of all
custody shall be shared between the parties.
4. In all other respects, the prior custody orders in the above matter shall remain
in effect.
BY THE COURT,
Edgar B. Bayley
cc: V*aul B. Orr, Esquire
V11homas S. Diehl, Esquire
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DEBORAH L. KEEFER,
Plaintiff
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KEVIN E. SHUGHART,
Defendant
Prior Judge: Edgar B. Bayley
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 99 - 7424 CIVIL
IN CUSTODY
CONCILIATION CONFERENCE SUMMARY REPORT
IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CUMBERLAND COUNTY CIVIL RULE OF
PROCEDURE 1915.3-M), the undersigned Custody Conciliator submits the following
report:
1. The conciliator consulted with counsel for the parties in a telephone conference on
May 8, 2003 and recommends the attached court order.
DATE Hubert X. Gilro ', Esquire
Custody Conciiator
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I hereby certify this 27°i day of June 2003 that a true and correct copy of the
foregoing document was served on the following individual(s) via facsimile:
Paul Bradford Orr, Esq.
50 East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
Fax(717)258-5289
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DEBORAH L. KEEFER, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff/Petitioner : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. : NO. 99-7424 CIVIL TERM
KEVIN E. SI-iUGHART, : CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Defendant/Respondent : IN CUSTODY
PRAECIPE
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Attached is the original Verification signed by the Petitioner, Deborah L. Keefer, for the
Petition for Special Relief filed on June 27, 2003.
Respectfully submitted,
Date: July 10, 2003
ATtomey for Petitioner
One West High Street, Suite 208
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
(717) 240-0833
cc: Paul B. Orr, Esquire
Attorney for Respondent
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VERIFICATION
I verify that the statements made in the Petition for Special Relief are true and correct. I
understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. § 4909
relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
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Plaintiff/Petitioner
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KEVIN E. SHUGHART,
Defendant/Respondent
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 99-7424 CIVIL TERM
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN CUSTODY
AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE
I, Jotthrh? T 73t I I rr an adult individual, hereby
certify that a Order of Court dated July 7, 2003 for the above captioned matter was served upon
the above-captioned Defendant at ,3 A]"-ra Bt d Oom4 S-,. Car li s le , on the
I0't day of lu 2003, at approximately o'clock ?.m. The
Order was served upon /?P V t h ShU a Zn (Defendant or agent/person in
charge), in accordance with Pa.R.C.P. 1930.4(a)(1) or Pa.R.C.P. 1930.4(a)(2)(iii).
DATE: 16-3
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DEBORAH L KEEFER, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff/Petitioner : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. CIVIL ACTION - LAW
KEVIN E. SHUGHART,
Defendant/Respondent 99-7424 CIVIL TERM
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this 21st day of July, 2003, this matter
having been brought before the court on a petition by Deborah L.
Keefer to hold Kevin E. Shughart in contempt and for an order of
special relief for the failure of Kevin E. Shughart to comply
with the terms and conditions of a custody order entered in this
court on May 14, 2003, by not returning the parties' children,
Cecilia and Rebecca, to her following a period of his temporary
physical custody, and finding that defendant is in contempt and
that plaintiff is entitled to an order of special relief, even
though the defendant has now returned the children to the mother
following service of this petition, IT IS ORDERED:
1. Defendant shall hereafter comply with all terms
and conditions of the custody order of May 14, 2003.
2. Plaintiff is awarded a counsel fee of $325.00, a
filing fee of $100.00, and a service fee of $75.00, totalling
$500.00 in this case.
3. Defendant shall make the $500.00 payment to
plaintiff not later than Friday, August 15, 2003.
4. Under the terms of the court order, the girls
should have been returned to their mother on June 15, 2003.
Defendant was served with the petition on July 10, 2003, and
returned the girls to the mother on July 13, 2003. In order to
make up for the time the defendant wrongfully had the children,
the mother shall have them uninterrupted until the order shall
recommence for alternate weekend visitation commencing at
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6:00 p.m. on Friday, August 15, 2003, through Sunday, August 17,
2003, at 6:00 p.m.
Ahomas S. Diehl, Esquire
For Plaintiff
/Kevin E. Shughart, defendant
5 North Bedford Street, Apt. 2
Carlisle, PA 17013
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DATE DESCRIPTION TASK HOURS AMOUNT LWYR
Jun-16-03 Telephone Conference With Client BW 0.10 12.50 TSD
Jun-18-03 Office Conference BW 0.50 62.50 TSD
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Domestic Relations Office Conference BW 1.00 125.00 TSD
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Jun-19-03 Subpoenas BW 0.50 62.50 TSD ,
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Office Conference BW 0.70 87.50 TSD f j
Jun-25-03 Telephone Conference With Client BW 0.30 37.50 TSD
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letter to client BW 0.20 25.00 TSD
Jun-27-03 Telephone Conference With Client BW 0.10 12.50 TSD
Telephone Conference With Client #2 BW 0.30 37.50 TSD
Special Petition Filing Fee BW 100.00 TSD
Totals 4.70 $687.50
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DEBORAH L. KEEFER, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN CUSTODY
KEVIN E. SHUGHART,
Defendant NO. 99- 7 q;?'V CIVIL TERM
The plaintiff, Deborah L. Keefer, by her attorneys, the Family
Law Clinic, sets forth the following cause of action:
1. The plaintiff is Deborah L. Keefer, residing at 12
Courtland Road, Camp Hill, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17011.
2. The defendant is Kevin E. Shughart, residing at 24 Garden
Parkway, Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17013.
3. Plaintiff seeks custody of the following children:
Name Present Residence Date of Birth
Cecilia N. Shughart 12 Courtland Road April 8, 1995
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Rebecca C. Shughart 12 Courtland Road
Camp Hill, PA 17011 May 24, 1997
The children were born out of wedlock.
The children are presently in the custody of Deborah L.
Keefer.
During the past five years, the children have resided with the
following persons and at the following addresses:
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Persons Addresses
Deborah L. Keefer 12 Courtland Road
Claudia Stranacher Camp Hill, PA 17011
(Maternal Grandmother)
Robert Stranacher
Deborah L. Keefer
6 Koser Road
Shippensburg, PA
Deborah L. Keefer
Kevin E. Shughart
Deborah L. Keefer
Kevin E. Shughart
Deborah L. Keefer
Kevin E. Shughart
Deborah L. Keefer
Kevin E. Shughart
Deborah L. Keefer
Kevin E. Shughart
Deborah L. Keefer
Kevin E. Shughart
1 Bellaire Ave.,
Carlisle, PA
295 W. Main Street
Newburg, PA
355 Water Dr., N.C
Surf Condos, N.C
435 Hwy. 175, N.C
Panama City, Fla
Dates
10/3/99 to
present
2/12/99 to
10/3/99
2/1/99 to
2/12/99
10/98 to 1/99
3/98 to 9/98
4/97 to 3/98
March 1997
10/95 to 3/97
4. The relatio nship of the plaintiff to the children is that
of mother. She is single. She currently resides with the
following persons:
Name
Claudia Stranacher
Robert Stranacher
Mother
Mother's Husband
5. The relationship of defendant to the child is that of
father. He is single. He currently resides with the following
persons:
Name
Cordelia Cosner
Relationshiv
Mother
6. On March 9, 1999, the Court entered a Consent Agreement
and Final Order in a Protection of Abuse action brought by the
plaintiff. The Order grants the plaintiff primary physical custody
and the Defendant partial physical custody of the children. The
order will expire on March 5, 2000. A copy of the Consent
Agreement and Final Order is attached.
Plaintiff has no other information of a custody proceeding
concerning the children pending in a court of this Commonwealth.
Plaintiff does not know of a person not a party to the
proceedings who has physical custody of the children or claims to
have custody or visitation rights with respect to the children.
7. The best interest and permanent welfare of the
children will be served by granting the relief requested because:
a) Plaintiff has been the primary caretaker of the children
since birth;
b) Plaintiff provides the children with a home with adequate
moral, emotional and physical surroundings as required to
meet the children's needs;
c) Plaintiff has and is willing to accept custody of the
children;
d) Plaintiff continues to exercise parental duties and
enjoys the love and affection of the children;
e) Defendant has not indicated to plaintiff an interest in
accepting primary physical custody of the children.
8. Each parent whose parental rights to the children have not
been terminated and the person who has physical custody of the
children have been named as parties to this action.
plaintiff requests the court to grant her primary
physical and joint legal custody of the children.
Date: 12.' 10)IJ
Todd Greene
Cert' ied Le 1 Intern
THOMA M. P
ROBERT E. RAINS
Supervising Attorney
DONALD MARRITZ
Staff Attorney
FAMILY LAW CLINIC
45 North Pitt Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
717/243-2968
VERIFICATION
I verify that the statements made in this complaint are true
and correct. I understand that false statements herein are made
subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. §4904 relating to unsworn
falsification to authorities.
Date: //'a///0/v'? /x"")?? /
eborah L. Ke e
Plaintiff
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Plaintiff
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION-LAW
IN PROTECTION FROM ABUSE
Kevin E. Shughart,
Defendant NO. 99-987 CIVIL TERM
CONSENT AGREEMENT AND FINAL ORDER
This Agreement is entered on this Y_ day of March, 1999, by the plaintiff. Deborah
L. Keefer, and the defendant, Kevin E. Shughart, each of whom is represented by counsel, as
indicated below. Without admitting the allegations of abuse, the defendant agrees that the Court
shall enter an Order containing the following terms:
1. Defendant shall not abuse. cause reasonable fear of abuse, threaten with violence, or
harass plaintiff. whether personally or through his agents.
2. Defendant shall not enter any of plaintiff's future places of employment.
3. Except for contact pertaining to the minor children. Cecilia and Rebecca, defendant
agrees not to trespass at plaintiff's residence. currently 6 Koser Road, Shippensburg, PA.
4. Defendant shall not to harass or stalk plaintiff or plaintiff's relatives.
5. Except for contact pertaining to the minor children, the defendant shall not have any
direct or indirect contact with the plaintiff including, but not limited to, telephone and written
communications.
6. Plaintiff shall have general physical and legal custody of Cecilia and Rebecca
Shughart. Defendant shall have temporary partial custody the minor children for three (3) days
per week. as agreed upon by the parties. On weekdays. such visits shall he from 6:00 p.m. to
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9:00 p.m. On weekends, such visits shall be from noon to 9:00 p.m. The defendant will be
responsible for the transportation. Defendant shall not take the children out of the State of
Pennsylvania without express consent of the plaintiff.
7. The parties agree that these provisions shall be considered a temporary custody order
that can be modified pursuant to further agreement or after petition and hearing.
8. The Carlisle and Shippensburg Police Department shall be provided with a certified
copy of this Order by the plaintiffs attorney. This Order shall be enforced by any law
enforcement agency where a violation occurs, by arrest for indirect criminal contempt without
warrant upon probable cause that this Order has been violated, whether or not the violation is
committed in the presence of the police officer. In the event that an arrest is made, under this
section. the defendant shall he taken without necessary delay before the court that issued the
order. When that court is unavailable. the defendant shall be taken before the appropriate
district justice. (23 P. S. §6113).
9. The parties intend to he legally bound by the terms of this agreement and request that
a Protection Order be entered to reflect the above terms.
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The defendant has been advised of his right to have a hearing and to be represented by an
attorney. The Family Law Clinic has given the defendant no legal advice other then to seek
his own counsel.
10. BRADY INDICATOR:
a) The Plaintiff and the Defendant have cohabited together and have two children
together. Cecilia & Rebecca Shughart.
b) This order is being entered after a hearing of which the Defendant received
actual notice and had an opportunity to be heard.
c) This Order restrains the Defendant from harassing, stalking, or threatening the
Plaintiff.
d) Defendant represents a credible threat to the physical safety of the Plaintiff.
e) The terms of this Order prohibit Defendant from using, attempting to use, or
threatening to use physical force against the Plaintiff or protected person that would reasonably
be expected to cause bodily injury.
11. THIS ORDER SUPERSEDES ANY PRIOR PFA ORDER AND ANY PRIOR
ORDER RELATING TO CHILD CUSTODY.
12. All provisions of this order shall expire in one year, on March 5 , 2000, except
that Plaintiff may ask the Court, after notice and hearing. to extend the term of the Order.
pursuant to 23 Pa. C.S. § 6108(e).
NOTICE TO THE DEFENDANT
VIOLATION OF THIS ORDER MAY RESULT IN YOUR ARREST ON THE
CHARGE OF INDIRECT CRIMINAL CONTEMPT WHICH IS PUNISHABLE BY A FINE
OF UP TO 51.000.00 AND/OR A.JAIL SENTENCE OF UP TO SIX MONTHS. 23 PA.C.S.
§ 6114. VIOLATION MAY ALSO SUBJECT YOU TO PROSECUTION AND CRIMINAL
PENALTIES UNDER THE PENNSYLVANIA CRIMES CODE. THIS ORDER IS ENFORCE-
ABLE IN ALL FIFTY (50) STATES. THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. TRIBAL LANDS.
U.S. TERRITORIES AND THE COMMONWEALTH OF PUERTO RICO UNDER THE VIO-
LENCE AGAINST WOMEN ACT. 18 U.S.C. §§ 2261-2262. IF YOU TRAVEL OUTSIDE
OF THE STATE AND INTENTIONALLY VIOLATE THIS ORDER YOU MAY BE SUB-
JECT TO FEDERAL CRIMINAL PROCEEDINGS UNDER TriAT ACT. 18 U.S.C. §§ 2261
2262. IF PARAGRAPH 12 OF THIS ORDER HAS BEEN CHECKED. YOU MAY BE
SUBJECT TO FEDERAL PROSECUTION AND PENALTIES UNDER THE "BRADY" PRO-
VISIONS OF THE GUN CONTROL ACT. 18 U.S.C. §§ 922(G), FOR POSSESSION.
TRANSPORT OR RECEIPT OF FIREARMS OR AMMUNITION.
NOTICE TO LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICIALS
The police who have jurisdiction over the plaintiff's residence OR any location where a
violation of this order occurs OR where the defendant may be located, shall enforce this order.
An arrest for violation of Paragraphs 1 through 7 of this order may be without warrant. based
solely on probable cause, whether or not the violation is committed in the presence of the police.
23 Pa.C.S. § 6113.
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Subsequent to an arrest, the police officer shall seize all weapons used or threatened to
be used during the violation of the protection order or during prior incidents of abuse. The
[insert the appropriate name or title] shall maintain possession of the weapons until further order
of this court. When the defendant is placed under arrest for violation of the order, the defendant
shall be taken to the appropriate authority or authorities before whom defendant is to be
arraigned. A "Complaint for Indirect Criminal Contempt" shall then be completed and signed
by the police officer OR the plaintiff. Plaintiff's presence and signature are not required to file
the complaint.
If sufficient grounds for violation of this order are alleged, the defendant shall be
arraigned, bond set and both parties given notice of the date of the h ring.
eborah L. Keefer, P int''
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Certified Legal In ern
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Robert E. Rains, Supervising Attorney
FAMILY LAW CLINIC
45 North Pitt Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-2968
Fax: (717) 243-3639
Counsel for Plaintiff
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James J. Kayer. Esquire
Counsel for Defendant
Order
AND NOW, this f o day of March, 1999, the foregoing Agreement is approved and
entered as an Order of Court.
TRUE COPY FROM RECORD
In Tu:t;n:mv ?-,h: -e^f, ! : unto set my hand
and the seal of said Court at Carlisle, Pa.
This ...... t../p.4?.? day of..........
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Prothonotary
Edgar B. ayley, Judge
DEBORAH L. KEEFER,
Plaintiff
V.
KEVIN E. SHUGHART,
Defendant
To the Prothonotary:
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION-LAW
NO. 99- -)y2Y
PRAECIPE TO PROCEED IN
FORMA PAUPERIS
CIVIL TERM
Kindly allow Deborah L. Keefer, Plaintiff, to proceed in forma pauperis.
I, Todd Greene, Certified Legal Intern in the Family Law Clinic, for the party proceeding
in forma pauperis, certify that I believe the party is unable to pay the costs and that I am providing
free legal service to the party. The party's affidavit showing inability to pay the costs of litigation
is attached hereto.
Todd reene
Certi d Legal Inte i
IM
ROB T . RAINS
THOMAS M. PLACE
Supervising Attorney
DONALD MARRITZ
Staff Attorney
THE FAMILY LAW CLINIC
45 North Pitt Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-2968
Fax(717)243-3639
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DEBORAH L. KEEFER,
Plaintiff
V.
KEVIN E. SHUGHART,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 99- 7y?yCIVIL TERM
AFFIDAVIT SUPPORTING PRAECIPE FOR LEAVE
TO PROCEED IN FORMA PAUPERIS
I am the plaintiff in the above matter and because of my financial condition am
unable to pay the fees and costs of prosecuting or defending the action or proceeding.
I am unable to obtain funds from anyone, including my family and associates, to pay
the costs of litigation.
I represent that the information below relating to my ability to pay the fees and costs
is true and correct.
(a) Name: Deborah L. Keefer
Address: 12 Courtland Road, Camp hill, Pennsylvania 17011
Social Security No.: 182-64-2970
(b) Employment
If you are presently employed, state
Employer: Manpower
Address: 3324 Trindle Road, Camp Hill, Pennsylvania 17011
Salary or wages per month: $1,000.00
Type of work: Shipping Clerk/Data Entry
(c) Other income within the past twelve months: $500.00 in Child Support
Public Assistance: Medical Access Card for Children
Food Stamps: $95.00 per month
(d) Property owned:
Checking account: $200.00
Savings account: $200.00
Motor vehicle: Make: Mazda 626, Year 1989
Cost $1,000.00, Amount Owed $0
(f) Debts and obligations
Rent: $200.00
Childcare: $160.00
Food: $225.00
Medical Expenses: $50.00
Medication: $50.00
Toiletries: $60.00
Haircuts: $40.00
Entertainment: $50.00
Gas for Car $100.00
Clothing: $75.00
Insurance: $60.00
Auto Repairs: $50.00
TOTAL MONTHLY EXPENSES: $1,120.00
TOTAL MONTHLY INCOME: $1,097.00
(g) Persons dependent upon you for support
Name: Age:
Cecilia N. Shughart 4
Rebecca C.Shughart 2
4. I understand that I have a continuing obligation to inform the court of improvement
in my financial circumstances which would permit me to pay the costs incurred herein.
5. 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
unsworn falsification to authorities.
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Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN CUSTODY
KEVIN E. SHUGHART, I y 1 `f
Defendant NO. 99- CIVIL TERM
AND NOW, this 4fo day of tr-?en6tr , upon consideration of the attached
complaint, it is hereby directed that the parties and their respective counsel appear before,
the conciliator, atAKI V\ 0C , Cumberland County Courthouse,
on the D` day of 3a(\ , 2000, 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. Either parry may bring the child(ren) who is the subject of this custody action
to the conference, but the child/children's attendance is not mandatory. Failure to appear at the
conference may provide grounds for entry of a temporary or permanent order.
FOR THE COURT:
By. 1
Custody Conciliator
YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU DO
NOT HAVE A LAWYER OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE
OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP.
Cumberland County Bar Association
2 Liberty Avenue
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 249-3166
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.
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DEBORAH L. KEEFER, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v : CIVIL ACTION - LAW
KEVIN E. SHUGHART, : NO. 99-7424 CIVIL
Defendant : IN CUSTODY
COURT ORDER
AND NOW, this day of 9?,2 00, upon consideration of the attached Custody
Conciliation Report, it is ordered and directed as follows:
1. All prior custody orders entered in this case are vacated.
2. The Mother, Deborah L. Keefer, and the Father, Kevin E. Shughart, shall enjoy
shared legal custody of Cecilia N. Shughart, born April 8, 1995 and Rebecca C.
Shughart, born May 24, 1997.
3. The Mother shall enjoy primary physical custody of the minor children.
4. The Father shall enjoy periods of temporary physical custody with the minor
children as follows:
A. On alternating weekends from Thursday evening at 6:00 p.m.
through Monday morning at which time Father shall deliver the
children to their scheduled daycare. Additionally, during the day on
Friday when the Father has custody he shall also ensure that the
children attend the scheduled daycare.
B. On the week after the weekend Father exercises custody, he shall
enjoy temporary custody of the children on Tuesday and Thursday
evening from after school until 8:00 p.m.
C. On the weekend after Father does not have custody, Father shall
enjoy temporary custody of the minor children on Monday evening
from after school until 8:00 p.m.
5. The parties shall share custody of the children on major holidays and the children's
birthdays in accordance with a schedule to be agreed upon at a later date. If no
agreement is reached, the parties will alternate the custody of the minor children on
the following holidays:
New Year's Day, Memorial Day, July 0, Labor Day, Thanksgiving,
Christmas Eve, Christmas and the children's birthdays.
The times are to be mutually agreed upon by the parties.
6. Father shall handle all transportation for exchange of custody.
Both parties are entitled to receive all medical, dental and educational
records for the minor children and both parties are directed to share whatever
medical, dental, educational and other pertinent important records they have
of the children with the other parent.
8. The Father shall always have custody of the children on Father's Day and
the Mother shall always have custody of the children on Mother's Day. The
times are to be mutually agreed upon by the parties. This provision and the
holiday provision set forth above shall supersede any alternating weekend
schedule or other custody schedule.
9. The parties may modify this Order as they agree. However, absent an
agreement between the parties, this Order shall control.
10. This Order is entered pursuant to an agreement reached by the parties at a
Custody Conciliation Conference. In the event either party desires to modify
this Order, that party may petition the Court to have the case scheduled
for a Conference with the Custody Conciliator.
BY THE(COua?
cc: Tom Greene
Dickinson School of Law Family Law Clinic
James Kayer, Esquire
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Plaintiff
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KEVIN E. SHUGHART,
Defendant
Prior Judge: Edgar B. Bayley
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: NO. 99-7424 CIVIL
: IN CUSTODY
CONCILIATION CONFERENCE SUMMARY REPORT
IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CUMBERLAND COUNTY CIVIL RULE OF PROCEDURE
1915.3-8(b), the undersigned Custody Conciliator submits the following report:
The pertinent information pertaining to the children who are the subject of this litigation is
as follows:
Cecilia N. Shughart, born April 8, 1995; and Rebecca C. Shughart, born May 24, 1997.
2. A Conciliation Conference was held on January 21, 2000, with the following individuals in
attendance:
The Mother, Deborah L. Keefer, with her student attorney Todd Greene of the Dickinson
School of Law Family Law Clinic; and the Father, Kevin E. Shughart, with his counsel,
James Kayer, Esquire.
3. The parties agree to the entry of an order in the form as attached.
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DATE Hubert X. Gilroy, Esquh
Custody Conciliator
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DEBORAH L. KEEFER, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION-LAW
V. : IN CUSTODY
KEVIN E. SHUGHART,
Defendant : NO 99-7424
PETITION FOR MODIFICATION OF
OF CUSTODY ORDER
The petition of Plaintiff, Deborah L. Keefer, respectfully represents that on
February 2, 2000, an Order of Court was entered giving plaintiff Primary Custody of Cecilia N.
Shughart, born April 8, 1995, and Rebecca C. Shughart, born March 24, 1997, a true and correct
copy of which is attached.
2. This Order should be modified because:
a. The oldest daughter is starting kindergarten in the Fall of 2000.
b. The visitation schedule set out in the February 2, 2000 Order will be
disruptive to the children's school schedules.
C. For a stable environment children should be with the plaintiff during the
week and with the defendant on the weekends.
WHEREFORE, Petitioner asks that the Court modify the existing Order for Primary
Custody because it will be in the best interest of the children.
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THOMAS M. PLACE
ROBERT E. RAINS
Supervising Attorney
FAMILY LAW CLINIC
45 N. Pitt. St.
Carlisle, PA 17013
717 243-2968
VERIFICATION
I verify that the statements made in this petition are true and correct. I understand that
false statements herein are subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. § 4904 relating to unworn
falsification to authorities.
Date:
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DEFENDANT
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
• 99-7424 CIVIL ACTION LAW
IN CUSTODY
AND NOW, this 20th day of July , 2000, upon consideration of the attached Complaint,
it is hereby directed that the parties and their respective counsel appear before Hubert X. Gilroy, Esq. , the conciliator,
at 4th Floor Cumberland County Courthouse, Carlisle on the 5th day of October , 2000, at 10:30 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.
FOR THE COURT,
By: /s/ Hobert X. Gilroy. E.
Custody Conciliator
The Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County is required by law to comply with the Americans
with Disabilites Act of 1990. For information about accessible facilities and reasonable accommodations
available to disabled individuals having business before the court, please contact our office. All arrangements
must be made at least 72 hours prior to any hearing or business before the court. You must attend the
scheduled conference or hearing.
YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR ATTORNEY AT ONCE. IF YOU DO NOT
HAVE AN ATTORNEY OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE OFFICE SET
FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP.
Cumberland County Bar Association
2 Liberty Avenue
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
Telephone (717) 249-3166
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Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN CUSTODY
KEVIN E. SHUGHART,
Defendant NO. 99-7424 CIVIL TERM
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Jennifer Jones, a Certified Legal Intern, hereby certify that on July 17, 2000, I served
copies of the Petition for Modification of Custody Order on Kevin E. Shughart, residing at 24
Garden Parkway, Carlisle, Pennsylvania, 17013, by first class United States Mail.
Date: 11 C)Od
4Je-ffjeerd Jones
Legal rn
FAMILY LAW CLINIC
45 N. Pitt St.
Carlisle, PA 17013
717-243-2968
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AUG 31 2001
DEBORAH L. KEEFER, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v : CIVIL ACTION - LAW
KEVIN E. SHUGHART, : NO. 99 - 7424 CIVIL
Defendant : IN CUSTODY
COURT ORDER
AND NOW, this day of 20W, upon consideration of the
attached Custody Conciliation Report, i4iso redand directed as follows:
This Court's prior Order of February 2, 2000 shall remain in effect subject to the
following modifications:
A. The parties may alter the Custody Order is there is a written
document confirming an agreement between the parties for a
modification of the Order.
B. Neither party shall disparage the other parent to the children or allow
the children to hear their parents ridiculed in any manner by either
the custodial parent or any of their associates.
2. Mother may renew her petition to modify custody based upon the fact that the
children are starting school and based upon any other facts the Mother may deem
appropriate. Mother's agreement to withdraw the Petition to Modify Custody is
without prejudice to her refiling of that Petition at any time in the future.
BY THE COURT,
cc: Jennifer Jones
Dickinson School of Law Family Law Clinic
James J. Kayer, Esquire
Edgar B. Bayle}F
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DEBORAH L. KEEFER,
Plaintiff/Petitioner
V.
KEVIN E. SHUGHART,
Defendant/Respondent
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION-LAW
IN CUSTODY
NO 99-7424
PETITION FOR MODIFICATION
OF CUSTODY ORDER
Deborah L. Keefer, Petitioner, by and through her attorneys, The Family Law Clinic,
brings this Petition for Modification, seeking to modify the current custody Order relating to her
children Cecilia N. Shughart, born April 8, 1995, and Rebecca C. Shughart, born March 24,
1997. In support of her petition, Petitioner states as follows:
The petition of Deborah L. Keefer, respectfully represents that on February 2,
2000, an Order of Court was entered for Custody, a true and correct copy of which is attached.
2. The petition of Deborah L. Keefer, respectfully represents that on on September 1,
2000, an Order was entered modifying the Order of February 2, 2000, a true and correct copy of
which is attached.
3. The February 2, 2000 and September 1, 2000 Orders should be modified because:
a. On Tuesday, September 26, 2000, the Respondent was admitted to the
hospital after attempting suicide by drinking alcohol and taking pills.
b. On Saturday, October 21, 2000, the Respondent, Kevin E. Shughart, was
arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol.
C. At the time the Respondent was arrested for driving under the influence of
alcohol, he was exercising his scheduled custodial period with the children. Although the
children were not present in the car when Respondent was arrested, Respondent was
responsible for the children's safety while in his care and control.
d. The children were at a friend's home when Respondent was arrested. The
friend called Petitioner to pick up the children.
e. Respondent was on probation at the time of his arrest. As part of
Respondent's probation, he was not allowed to consume any alcoholic beverages.
Respondent has been sentenced to serve five (5) consecutive months in the Cumberland
County Prison.
f. Petitioner seeks to modify the existing Orders, limiting Respondent's
custodial periods with the children to daytime visits only.
g. Petitioner is better able to provide the children with the moral, emotional
and financial support that they need.
h. Petitioner fears for the safety of her children while they are in the custody
of Respondent, particularly when they are in his custody for extended periods of time
and/or overnight.
i. Petitioner believes that Respondent has significant drug and alcohol
problems.
j. Petitioner believes that Respondent must undergo drug and alcohol
evaluation and counseling prior to resuming extended custodial periods with the children.
k. Petitioner believes that Respondent is emotionally unstable and not able to
adequately or appropriately care for the children.
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WHEREFORE, Petitioner asks that the Court modify the existing Custody Order,
limiting Respondent's custodial periods with the children, because it will be in the best interest
of the children.
nifer Jone
'fled Leg Intern
L.
THOMAS M. PLACE
ROBERT E. RAINS
Supervising Attorneys
TERI L. HENNING
Staff Attorney
FAMILY LAW CLINIC
45 N. Pitt. St.
Carlisle, PA 17013
717 243-2968
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VERIFICATION
I verify that the statements made in this petition are true and correct. I
understand that false statements herein are subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. § 4904
relating to unworn falsification to authorities.
Date: a - aV
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Deborah L. Keefer
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DEBORAH L. KEEFER,
Plaintiff
v
KEVIN E. SHUGHART,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 99-7424 CIVIL
IN CUSTODY
AND NOW, this 2AJ day of ; 2000" upon consideration of the attached Custodv
Conciliation Report, it is ordered and directed as follows:
All prior custody order; entered in this case are vacated.
2. The Mother, Deborah L. Keefer, and the Father, Kevin E. Shughart, shall enjoy
shared legal custody of Cecilia N. Shughart, born April 8, 1995 and Rebecca C.
Shughart, born MW 24, 1997.
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3. The Mother shall enjoy primary physical custody of the minor children.
4. The Father shall enjoy periods of temporary physical custody with the minor
children as follows:
A. On alternating weekends from Thursday evening at 6:00 p.m.
through Monday morning at which time Father shall deliver the
children to their scheduled daycare. Additionally, during the day on
Friday when the Father has custody he shall also ensure that the
children attend the scheduled daycare.
B. On the week after the weekend Father exercises custody, he shall
enjoy temporary custody of the children on Tuesday and Thursday
evening from after school until 8:00 p.m.
C. On the weekend after Father does not have custody, Father shall
enjoy temporary custody of the minor children on Monday evening
from after school until 8:00 p.m.
5. The parties shall share custody of the children on major holidays and the children's
birthdays in accordance with a schedule to be agreed upon at a later date. If no
agreement is reached, the parties will alternate the custody of the minor children on
the following holidays:
New Year's Day, Memorial Day, July 0, Labor Day, Thanksgiving,
Christmas Eve, Christmas and the children's birthdays.
The times are to be mutually agreed upon by the parties.
6. Father shall handle all transportation for exchange of custody.
Both parties are entitled to receive all medical, dental and educational
records for the minor children and both parties are directed to share whatever
medical, dental, educational and other pertinent important records they have
of the children with the other parent.
The Father shall always have custody of the children on Father's Day and
the Mother shall always have custody of the children on Mother's Day. The
times are to be mutually agreed upon by the parties. This provision and the
holiday provision set forth above shall supercede any alternating weekend
schedule or other custody schedule.
9. The parties may modify this Order as they agree. However, absent an
agreement between the parties, this Order shall control.
lo. This Order is entered pursuant to an agreement reached by the parties at a
Custody Conciliation Conference. In the event either party desires to modify
this Order, that party may petition the Court to have the case again scheduled
for a Conference with the Custody Conciliator.
BY THE COURT,
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Edgar B. yley
cc: Tom Greene
Dickinson School of Law Family Law Clinic
James Kayer, Esquire
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DEBORAH L. KEEFER,
Plaintiff
v
KEVIN E. SHUGHART,
Defendant
AUG 31 200
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: NO. 99 - 7424 CIVIL
: IN CUSTODY
AND NOW, this 's day of , 2000, upon consideration of the
attached Custody Conciliation Report, i is ordered and directed as follows:
1. This Court's prior Order of February 2, 2000 shall remain in effect subject to the
following modifications:
A. The parties may alter the Custody Order is there is a written
document confirming an agreement between the parties for a
modification of the Order.
B. Neither party shall disparage the other parent to the children or allow
the children to hear their parents ridiculed in any manner by either
the custodial parent or any of their associates.
2. Mother may renew her petition to modify custody based upon the fact that the
children are starting school and based upon any other facts the Mother may deem
appropriate. Mother's agreement to withdraw the Petition to Modify Custody is
without prejudice to her refiling of that Petition at any time in the future.
BY THE COURT,
Edgar 19. Bayley
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cc: Jennifer Jones
Dickinson School of Law Family Law Clinic
James J. Kayer, Esquire
DEBORAH L. KEEFER, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN CUSTODY
KEVIN E. SHUGHART,
Defendant NO. 99-7424 CIVIL TERM
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Melanie Walz Scaringi, a Certified Legal Intern, hereby certify that on December 12,
2000, I served a true and correct copy of the attached Petition for Modification of Custody Order
on attorney for defendant, James J. Kayer, Esquire, Kayer & Brown, 4 Liberty Avenue, Carlisle,
Pennsylvania, 17013, by first class United States Mail.
Date: chi I a. I trp - M C ? • am A 4' A1,0A
Mel 'e Walz Scaringi
Certified Legal Intern
FAMILY LAW CLINIC
45 N. Pitt St.
Carlisle, PA 17013
717-243-2968
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DEBORAH L. KEEFER IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
PLAINTIFF : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V.
KEVIN E. SHUGHART
99-7424 CIVIL ACTION LAW
DEFENDANT
IN CUSTODY
AND NOW, this 15th day of December , 2000, upon consideration of the attached Complaint,
it is hereby directed that the parties and their respective counsel appear before Hubert X. Gilroy, Esq. , the conciliator,
at 4th Floor, Cumberland County Courthouse, Carlisle on the 11th day of January, 2001 , at 8:30 a.m.
for a Pre-Hearing Custody Conference. At such conference, an effort will be made to resolve the issues in dispute; or
if this cannot be accomplished, to define and narrow the issues to be heard by the court, and to enter into a temporary
order. All children age five or older may also be present at the conference. Failure to appear at the conference may
provide grounds for entry of a temporary or permanent order.
FOR THE COURT,
By: /s/ Hubert X. Oro y, zy?
Custody Conciliator
The Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County is required by law to comply with the Americans
with Disabilites Act of 1990. For information about accessible facilities and reasonable accommodations
available to disabled individuals having business before the court, please contact our office. All arrangements
must be made at least 72 hours prior to any hearing or business before the court. You must attend the
scheduled conference or hearing.
YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR ATTORNEY AT ONCE. IF YOU DO NOT
HAVE AN ATTORNEY OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE OFFICE SET
FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP.
Cumberland County Bar Association
2 Liberty Avenue
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
Telephone (717) 249-3166
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Plaintiff
v
KEVIN E. SHUGHART,
Defendant
Prior Judge: Edgar B. Bayley
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 99 - 7424 CIVIL
IN CUSTODY
CONCILIATION CONFERENCE SUMMARY REPORT
IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CUMBERLAND COUNTY CIVIL RULE OF PROCEDURE
1915.3-8(b), the undersigned Custody Conciliator submits the following report:
The pertinent information pertaining to the children who are the subject of this litigation is
as follows:
Cecilia N. Shughart, born April 8, 1995; and Rebecca C. Shughart, born May 24, 1997.
2. A Conciliation Conference was held on August 29, 2000, with the following individuals in
attendance:
The Mother, Deborah L. Keefer, with her representative, Jennifer Jones, of the Dickinson
School of Law Family Law Clinic; and the Father, Kevin E. Shughart, with his counsel,
James J. Kayer, Esquire.
3. The parties agree to the entry of an order in the form as attached.
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Hubert X. Gilroy, E:
Custody Conciliator
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MAR 13 2001 G0
DEBORAH L. KEEFER, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v : CIVIL ACTION - LAW
KEVIN E. SHUGHART, : NO. 99 - 7424 CIVIL
Defendant : IN CUSTODY
COURT ORDER
AND NOW, this I? day of March, 2001, upon consideration of the attached Custody
Conciliation Report, it is ordered and directed as follows:
1. This Court's prior Order of February 2, 2000 shall remain in place subject to the
following modifications:
A. Father shall undergo an alcohol/drug evaluation to be performed by a
qualified professional. The results of that evaluation shall be shared
with legal counsel for both parries, with the evaluation and the results
provided within sixty (60) days from the date of this Order. If the
counselor deems it appropriate, the counselor can also indicate in
their findings whether any problems the Father may have at this
particular time interfere with the Father's ability to care for the minor
children who are the subject of this Court Order.
B. Father shall not consume alcohol or illegal drugs during the time he
has custody of the children.
C. Father's overnight visitation with the children shall be exercised at
Father's mother's home.
D. Upon the conclusion of the evaluation, legal counsel for both parties
may contact the Custody Conciliator for a telephone conference call
.
The purpose of this call will be to address whether the grandmother's
continued supervision on overnight visitation is required and also
whether there is any follow up recommendation from the counselor.
E. Father shall execute the appropriate releases for his counselor to
authorize the counselor to release the mentioned information to legal
counsel for both parties.
2. Nothing in this Order shall be construed to prohibit Father from taking any
prescription medication that is issued to him by a treating physician.
cc: James J. Kayer, Esquire
Jennifer Jones
Dickinson School of Law
Family Law Clinic
Edgar B. Bayley
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Plaintiff
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KEVIN E. SHUGHART,
Defendant
Prior Judge: Edgar B. Bayley
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 99 - 7424 CIVIL
IN CUSTODY
CONCILIATION CONFERENCE SUMMARY REPORT
IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CUMBERLAND COUNTY CIVIL RULE OF PROCEDURE
1915.3-8(b), the undersigned Custody Conciliator submits the following report:
1. The pertinent information pertaining to the children who are the subject of this litigation is
as follows:
Cecilia N. Shughart, born April 8, 1995 and Rebecca C. Shughart, born March 24, 1997.
2. A Conciliation Conference was held on March 7, 2001, with the following individuals in
attendance:
The Mother, Deborah L. Keefer, with her representative, Jennifer Jones of the Dickinson
School of Law Family Law Clinic; and the Father, Kevin E. Shughart, with his counsel,
James J. Kayer, Esquire.
3. Based upon the information received at the Custody Conciliation Conference, the
Conciliator recommends the entry of an order in the form as attached.
DATE Hubert X. oy, Esquire
DEBORAH L. KEEFER, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff/Petitioner : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. : NO. 99-7424 CIVIL TERM
KEVIN E. SHUGHART, : CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Defendant/Respondent : IN CUSTODY
PRAECIPE
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Please enter the appearance if Thomas S. Diehl, Esquire, as counsel for the Plaintiff,
Deborah L. Keefer, in the above-captioned action.
Date: J -'.A 1--0 (
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Respectfully submitted,
Thomas . Diehl, Esquire
Mislitsky & Diehl
One West High Street
Post Office Box 1290
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
(717) 240-0833
Please withdraw the appearance of Teri Henning, Esquire, as counsel for the Plaintiff,
Deborah L. Keefer, in the above-captioned action.
Date: 'S 1
Respectfully submitted,
Ten enning, Esquire
Dale F. Shughart Community Law Center
42 North Pitt Street
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
(717) 243-2968
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Plaintiff/Petitioner
V.
KEVIN E. SHUGHART,
Defendant/Respondent
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 99-7424 CIVIL TERM
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN CUSTODY
PETITION FOR CIVIL CONTEMPT AND MODIFICATION OF CUSTODY ORDER
AND NOW, comes the Petitioner, Deborah L. Keefer, by and through her legal counsel,
Thomas S. Diehl, Esquire, who respectfully represents the following:
1. The Petitioner is the above-named Plaintiff, Deborah L. Keefer, an adult
individual currently residing at 336 West Main Street, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County,
Pennsylvania 17055.
2. The Respondent is the above-named Defendant, Kevin E. Shughart, an adult
individual currently residing at 24 Garden Parkway, Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
17013.
3. The parties are the natural parents of the children, Cecilia N. Shughart, born April
8, 1995; and Rebecca C. Shughart, born May 24, 1997.
4. The parties are subject to an Order of Court dated March 13, 2001, which
references a previous Order date February 2, 2000, attached hereto and incorporated herein by
reference as Exhibit `A' and Exhibit `B' respectively.
COUNT I-CONTEMPT
PART I
5. Paragraphs 1 through 4 are incorporated herein by reference.
6. Since the entry of the Court's Order of February 2, 2000, the children have
primarily resided with the Petitioner.
7. The prior Order of February 2, 2000 was modified by subsequent Order dated
March 13, 2001.
8. Specifically, in Paragraph IA of the March 13, 2001 Order, Respondent was
required to undergo alcohol/drug evaluation to be performed by a qualified professional, and to
share results of said evaluation with legal counsel within sixty (60) days of March 13, 2001.
9. The purpose of the Court-ordered evaluation was to address the Petitioner's
allegations that Respondent's alcohol/drug dependency interferes with his ability to care for the
minor children at issue.
10. Subsequent to the March 13, 2001 Order, Respondent informed Petitioner that he
did not believe that the alcohol/drug evaluation was necessary, and that, accordingly, he would
not seek such an evaluation.
11. More than sixty (60) days have elapsed since the entry of the March 13, 2001
Order, and Petitioner nor her counselor have received any indication that Respondent has sought
an alcohol/drug evaluation.
PART II
12. Paragraphs 1 through 11 are incorporated herein by reference.
13. The Order of March 13, 2001, further mandated in Paragraph 1C that
Respondent's overnight visitation with the children would be exercised at paternal
grandmother's home.
14. The requirement that overnight visitations take place at paternal grandmother's
home was deemed appropriate until Respondent employed the alcohol/drug evaluation in order
to convince the Court of his fitness to exercise overnight visitation of the children in his own
home.
15. Since the entry of the March 13, 2001, Order Respondent has regularly exercised
overnight visitation with the children outside of the maternal grandmother's home over the
repeated objections of Petitioner.
PART III
16. Paragraphs 1 through 15 are incorporated herein by reference.
17. The Court Order of February 2, 2000, in Paragraphs 4A, 413, and 4C, proscribes
specific times at which the parties are to exchange custody.
18. Respondent has routinely returned the children into Petitioner's care thirty to
forty-five minutes past the proscribed times.
WHEREFORE, the Petitioner, Deborah L. Keefer, respectfully requests this Honorable
Court to find the Respondent in contempt of the existing Order, grant the requested
modifications as detailed below, grant any reasonable attorney's fees incurred by the Petitioner,
and such other relief as the Court deems fit.
COUNT II - MODIFICATION
PARTI
19. Paragraphs 1 through 18 are incorporated herein by reference.
20. The current Order of March 13, 2001, grants overnight visitation of the children at
the paternal grandmother's home, pending further alcohol/drug evaluation of the Respondent.
21. Petitioner has consistently maintained that Respondent's problems with
alcohol/drug dependency have interfered with his ability to exercise overnight visitation, and
further contends that Respondent's continued refusal to seek help with his alcohol/drug
dependency supports her contention.
22. Respondent has not followed the Court-ordered safeguard, as referenced in
Paragraph 14 of this Petition, which indicates that the existing Order of March 13, 2001, required
Respondent to exercise overnight visitation of the children at the paternal grandmother's home.
WHEREFORE, the Petitioner, Deborah L. Keefer, respectfully requests this Honorable
Court to modify the existing Order such that Respondent would no longer exercise periods of
overnight visitation with the children until he has met the conditions of the March 13, 2001
Order, and acquired a evaluation deeming overnight visits with the children appropriate.
PART II
23. Paragraphs 1 through 22 are incorporated herein by reference.
24. The existing Order of February 2, 2000, requires multiple-scheduled exchanges
over the parties' rotating two-week period.
25. Respondent has demonstrated unwillingness to follow the proscribed exchange
times in the Order, and his reoccurring inability to maintain a driver's license has made multiple
custody exchanges throughout the weekdays problematic.
WHEREFORE, the Petitioner, Deborah L. Keefer, respectfully requests this Honorable
Court to modify the existing Order such that weekday custody exchanges would be curtailed
and/or eliminated from the existing Order.
PART III
26. Paragraphs 1 through 25 are incorporated herein by reference.
27. The existing Order of February 2, 2000, in Paragraph 4A, requires Respondent to
receive the children on Thursday evening at 6:00 p.m. and to return the children to their
school/daycare on the following Monday morning.
28. Respondent's history of returning the children in an untimely fashion has unduly
interfered with the children's schooling.
29. Furthermore, the children have incurred problems regarding their school/daycare
due to Respondent's inability to return them fit and presentable following overnight visits.
WHEREFORE , the Petitioner, Deborah L. Keefer, respectfully request this Honorable to
Court to modify the existing Order of Court such that Respondent's periods of partial physical
custody would be on alternating weekends such that Respondent would have custody on
Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m., and on Sunday from 10:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m.
PART IV
31. Paragraphs 1 through 29 are incorporated herein by reference.
32. The natural mother of the children is Deborah L. Keefer. She is single.
33. The natural father of the children is Kevin E. Shughart. He is single.
34. The relationship of the Petitioner to the children is that of natural mother. The
natural mother currently resides with the children.
35. The relationship of the Respondent to the children is that of natural father. The
natural father currently resides with his girlfriend.
36. The Petitioner is not currently participating as a party or as a witness in any other
capacity in litigation concerning the children with the exception of the litigation specifically
addressed above in this Petition.
37. The Petitioner has no information of a custody proceeding concerning the
children pending in any other Court of this Commonwealth.
38. The best interest and permanent welfare of the children will best be provided for by
modifying the existing Order for the following reasons:
(a) Respondent has not established that he is currently capable of providing
suitable overnight accommodations for the children.
(b) Unsuitable overnight stays and custody exchange times have negatively
affected the children's schooling.
(c) Petitioner's requested modifications would provide for a more workable
Order under the current conditions, and facilitate her in providing a more stable environment for
the children.
39. The Petitioner does not know of any person not a party to the proceedings who
claims to have custody or visitation rights with respect to the children.
WHEREFORE, the Petitioner, Deborah L. Keefer, respectfully requests this Honorable
Court to schedule a Custody Conciliation Conference to address the above issues.
Respectfully submitted,
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Date:
Tomas S. iehl, Esquire
Mislitsky & Diehl
Supreme Court I.D. No. 78942
One West High Street
Post Office Box 1290
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
(717) 240-0833
VERIFICATION
I verify that the statements made in the foregoing document are true and correct. I
understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. § 4904,
relating to unworn falsification to authorities.
ABOH L. KEEFE ti er
EXHIBIT A
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DEBORAH L. KEEFER, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v : CIVIL ACTION - LAW
KEVIN E. SHUGHART, : NO. 99 - 7424 CIVIL
Defendant : IN CUSTODY
COURT ORDER
AND NOW, this 13 day of March, 2001, upon consideration of the attached Custody
Conciliation Report, it is ordered and directed as follows:
This Court's prior Order of February 2, 2000 shall remain in place subject to the
following modifications:
A. Father shall undergo an alcohol/drug evaluation to be performed by a
qualified professional. The results of first evaluation shall be shared
with legal counsel for both parties, with the evaluation and the results
provided within sixty (60) days from the date of this Order. If the
counselor deems it appropriate, the counselor can also indicate in
their findings whether any problems the Father may have at this
particular time interfere with the Father's ability to care for the minor
children who are the subject of this Court Order.
B. Father shall not consume alcohol or illegal drugs during the time he
has custody of the children.
C. Father's overnight visitation with the children shall be e:.ercised at
Father's mother's home.
D. Upon the conclusion of the evaluation, legal counsel for both parties
may contact the Custody Conciliator for a telephone confererc gall.
The purpose of this call will be to address whether the grandmother's
continued supervision on overnight visitation is required and also
whether there is any follow up recommendation from the counselor.
E. Father shall execute the appropriate releases for his cou.:,lor to
authorize the counselor to release the mentioned information iegal
counsel for both parties.
RECEIVED MAR 1 5 301
2. Nothing in this Order shall be construed to prohibit Father from taking any
prescription medication that is issued to him by a treating physician.
BY THE COURT,
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Ed o.Bayley / 6f
cc: James J. Kayer, Esquire
Jennifer Jones
Dickinson School of Law
Family Law Clinic
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DEBORAH L. KEEFER,
Plaintiff
v
KEVIN E. SHUGHART,
Defendant
Prior Judge: Edgar B. Bayley
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 99 - 7424 CIVIL
IN CUSTODY
CONCILIATION CONFERENCE SU1 UK"Y REPORT
IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CUMBERLAND COUNTY CIVIL RULE OF PROCEDURE
1915.3-8(b), the undersigned Custody Conciliator submits the following report:
1. The pertinent information pertaining to the children who are the subject of this litigation is
as follows:
Cecilia N. Shughart, born April 8, 1995 and Rebecca C. Shughart, born March 24,1997.
2. A Conciliation Conference was held on March 7, 2001, with the following individuals in
attendance:
The Mother, Deborah L. Keefer, with her representative, Jennifer Jones of the Dickinson
School of Law Family Law Clinic; and the Father, Kevin E. Shughai% with his counsel,
James J. Kayer, Esquire.
3. Based upon the information received at the Custody Conciliation Conference, the
Conciliator recommends the entry of an order in the form as attached.
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Hubert X. 9tlroy, Esquire
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DEBORAH L. KEEFER, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v : CIVIL ACTION - LAW
KEVIN E. SHUGHART, : NO. 99-7424 CIVIL
Defendant : IN CUSTODY
COURTT O}R?DER
AND NOW, this 2rkaJ 9 day of 4r2000'upon consideration of the attached Custody
Conciliation Report, it is ordered and directed as follows:
All prior custody orders entered in this case are vacated.
2. The Mother, Deborah L. Keefer, and the Father, Kevin E. Shughart, shall enjoy
shared legal custody of Cecilia N. Shughart, bom April 8, 1995 and Rebecca C.
Shughart, born May 24,1997.
3. The Mother shall enjoy primary physical custody of the minor children.
4. The Father shall enjoy periods of temporary physical custody with the minor
children as follows:
A. On alternating weekends from Thursday evening at 6:00 p.m.
through Monday morning at which time Father shall deliver the
children to their scheduled daycare. Additionally, during the day on
Friday when the Father has custody he shall also ensure that the
children attend the scheduled daycare.
B. On the week aver the weekend Father exercises custody, he shaii
enjoy temporary custody of the children on Tuesday and Thursday
evening from after school until 8:00 p.m.
C. On the weekend after Father does not have custody, Father shall
enjoy temporary custody of the minor children on Monday evening
from after school until 8:00 p.m.
5. The parties shall share custody of the children on major holidays and the children's
birthdays in accordance with a schedule to be agreed upon at a later date. If no
agreement is reached, the parties will alternate the custody of the minor children on
the following holidays:
New Year's Day, Memorial Day, July 0, Labor Day, Thanksgiving,
Christmas Eve, Christinas and the children's birthdays.
The times are to be mutually agreed upon by the parties.
6. Father shall handle all transportation for exchange of custody.
Both parties are entitled to receive all medical, dental and educational
records for the minor children and both parties are directed to share whatever
medical, dental, educational and other pertinent important records they have
of the children with the other parent.
8. The Father shall always have custody of the children on Father's Day' and
the Mother shall always have custody of the children on Mother's Day. The
times are to be mutually agreed upon by the parties. This provision and the
holiday provision set forth above shall supersede any alternating weekend
schedule or other custody schedule.
9. The parties may modify this Order as they agree. However, absent an
agreement between the parties, this Order shall control.
1 o. This order is entered pursuant to an agreement reached by the parties at a
Custody Conciliation Conference. In the event either party desires to modify
this Order, that party may petition the Court to have the case again scheduled
for a Conference with the Custody Conciliator.
BY THE COURT.
Edgar B. Bdyley
cc: Tom Greene
Dickinson School of Law Family Law Clinic
James Kayer, Esquire
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DEBORAH L. KEEFER,
Plaintiff
KEVIN E. SHUGHART,
Defendant
Prior Judge: Edgar B. Bayley
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 99-7424 CIVIL
IN CUSTODY
CONCILIATION CONFERENCE SUMMARY REPORT
IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CUMBERLAND COUNTY CIVIL RULE OF PROCEDURE
1915.3-8(b), the undersigned Custody Conciliator submits the following report:
The pertinent information pertaining to the children who are the subject of this litigation is
as follows:
Cecilia N. Shughart, born April 8,1995; and Rebecca C. Shughart, bom May 24,1997.
2. A Conciliation Conference was held on January 21, 2000, with the following individuals in
attendance:
The Mother, Deborah L. Keefer, with her student attorney Todd Greene of the Dickinson
School of Law Family Law Clinic; and the Father, Kevin E. Shughart, with his counsel,
James Kayer, Esquire.
3. The parties agree to the entry of an order in the form as attached
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DEBORAH L. KEEFER IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
PLAINTIFF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V.
KEVIN E. SHUGHART
DEFENDANT 99-7424 CIVIL ACTION LAW
IN CUSTODY
AND NOW, Wednesday, June 06, 2001 , upon consideration of the attached Complaint,
it is hereby directed that parties and their respective counsel appear before Hubert X. Gilroy, Esq. , the conciliator,
at 4th Floor, Cumberland County Courthouse, Carlisle on Thursday, June 28, 2001 at 9:30 a.m.
for a Pre-Hearing Custody Conference. At such conference, an effort will be made to resolve the issues in dispute; or
if this cannot be accomplished, to define and narrow the issues to be heard by the court, and to enter into a temporary
order. All children age five or older may also be present at the conference. Failure to appear at the conference may
provide grounds for entry of a temporary or permanent order.
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/ Hubert X. Crflrov.. LW4
Custody Conciliator
The Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County is required by law to comply with the
Americans with Disabilites Act of 1990. For information about accessible facilities and reasonable
accommodations available to disabled individuals having business before the court, please contact our office.
All arrangements must be made at least 72 hours prior to any hearing or business before the court. You must
attend the scheduled conference or hearing.
YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR ATTORNEY AT ONCE. IF YOU DO NOT
HAVE AN ATTORNEY OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE OFFICE SET
FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP.
Cumberland County Bar Association
2 Liberty Avenue
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
Telephone (717) 249-3166
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DEBORAH L. KEEFER, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
KEVIN E. SHUGHART, NO. 99 - 7424 CIVIL
Defendant IN CUSTODY
COURT ORDER
AND NOW, this _3" day of 2001, upon consideration of the attached
Custody Conciliation Report, it is ordered and directed as follows:
The prior custody orders are modified for the remainder of the summer as follows:
A. Father's periods of temporary custody with the minor children shall be on
alternating weekends from Thursday at 8:00 a.m. through Monday at 8:00
p.m. Father shall also have every Wednesday at 8:00 a.m. through Thursday
morning when Father shall deliver the children to daycare. However, when
Father has custody on a weekend, Father may keep the children from
Wednesday at 8:00 a.m. through the following Monday at 8:00 p.m.
B. Exchange of custody shall take place at the Sheetz at the corner of Route 11
and Pennsylvania Route 114.
C. Father shall continue counseling and provide Mother's attorney with a report
in advance of the Custody Conciliation Conference scheduled below.
D. The parties shall meet for another Custody Conciliation Conference on
Thursday, August 23`d at 9:30 a.m.
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Plaintiff
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KEVIN E. SHUGHART,
Defendant
Prior Judge: Edgar B. Bayley
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 99 - 7424 CIVIL
IN CUSTODY
CONCILIATION CONFERENCE SUMMARY REPORT
IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CUMBERLAND COUNTY CIVIL RULE OF PROCEDURE
1915.3-8(b), the undersigned Custody Conciliator submits the following report:
The parties are at odds on a number of issues, and the Conciliator recommends an interim
order until the end of the summer to see if the parties can work some details out. The
Conciliator recommends the entry of an order in the form as attached.
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D TE Hubert X. Gilroy, squire
Custody Concili for
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DEBORAH L. KEEFER, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v CIVIL ACTION - LAW
KEVIN E. SHUGHART, NO. 99 - 7424 CIVIL
Defendant IN CUSTODY
COURT ORDER
AND NOW, this j day of 2001, upon consideration of the
attached Custody Conciliation Report, it is ordereand directed as follows:
The prior custody orders entered in this case are modified to reflect the following
understanding:
A. Father's periods of temporary custody with the minor children shall be on
alternating weekends from Wednesday at 8:00 a.m. through Monday at 8:00
p.m. Additionally, Father shall have custody every Wednesday from 8:00
a.m. through Thursday at 8:00 a.m.
B. When the children are in school, exchange of custody shall take place at
school with Father either picking the children up or delivering them to
school, as applicable, or delivering the children to a daycare provider that is
agreed upon by the parties. If the children do not have to attend school,
exchange of custody shall take place at the Sheetz store at the corner of
Route I I and Pennsylvania Route 114 unless the parties mutually agree on
another location.
2. In all other respects, the prior custody orders entered in the above case shall remain
in effect. I _
BY THE COURT,
cc: Thomas S. Diehl, Esquire
Paul B. Orr, Esquire
Edgar B.
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DEBORAH L. KEEFER,
Plaintiff
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KEVIN E. SHUGHART,
Defendant
Prior Judge: Edgar B. Bayley
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 99 - 7424 CIVIL
IN CUSTODY
CONCILIATION CONFERENCE SUMMARY REPORT
IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CUMBERLAND COUNTY CIVIL RULE OF PROCEDURE
1915.3-8(b), the undersigned Custody Conciliator submits the following report:
1. The pertinent information pertaining to the children who are the subject of this litigation is
as follows:
Cecilia N. Shughart, born April 8, 1995; and Rebecca C. Shughart, born May 24, 1997.
2. A Conciliation Conference was held on September 27, 2001, with the following individuals
in attendance:
The Mother, Deborah L. Keefer, with her counsel, Thomas S. Diehl, Esquire; and the
Father, Kevin E. Shughart, with his counsel, Paul B. Orr, Esquire.
3. The parties agree to the entry of an order in the form as attached.
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Custody Conciliato
DEBORAH L. KEEFER,
Plaintiff/Petitioner
V.
KEVIN E. SHUGHART,
Defendant/Respondent
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 99-7424 CIVIL TERM
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN CUSTODY
PETITION FOR MODIFICATION OF CUSTODY ORDER
AND NOW, comes the Petitioner, Deborah L. Keefer, by and through her legal counsel,
Thomas S. Diehl, Esquire, who respectfully represents the following:
1. The Petitioner is the above-named Plaintiff, Deborah L. Keefer, (hereinafter
referred as "Mother"), an adult individual currently residing at 336 West Main Street,
Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17055.
2. The Respondent is the above-named Defendant, Kevin E. Shughart (hereinafter
referred as "Father"), an adult individual currently residing at the Cumberland County Prison,
Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17013. Respondent is due to be released in August,
2002, and after his release, it is unknown where he will be residing.
3. The parties are the natural parents of the children, Cecilia N. Shughart, born April
8, 1995; and Rebecca C. Shughart, born May 24, 1997.
4. The parties are subject to an Order of Court dated October 2, 2001, which
references previous Orders dated July 3, 2001, March 13, 2001, and February 2, 2000, all of
which are attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference as Exhibits A, B, C & D
respectively.
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5. The current Order of October 2, 2001, grants periods of physical custody to
Father on alternating weekends from Wednesday at 8:00 a.m. through Monday at 8:00 p.m., and
every Wednesday from 8:00 a.m. through Thursday at 8:00 a.m.
6. Father has not exercised custody of the children since November 2001, due to his
being incarcerated.
7. Father had been incarcerated during this time for assaulting his then live-in
girlfriend, and for a separate offence for driving on a DUI-suspended license.
8. Mother contends that Father's continued unsupervised contact with the children is
not in their best interest for the following reasons:
(a) Father has not kept the children removed from his volatile behavior.
(b) Specifically, the children have been in the custody of the Father during
some of his physical outbursts, including beatings of his then girlfriend
that led up his arrest.
(c) In the week prior to his arrest in November 2001, Father attempted suicide
via alcohol and prescription medications which resulted in his emergency
placement in the Hershey Medical Center.
(d) Father routinely transported the children to custody exchanges with a
DUI-suspended license and has a prior history of resisting arrest.
Accordingly, Mother believes Father his a high risk of flight with children
in his vehicle.
9. The children are currently scheduled to return to school on August 27, 2002,
approximately one week after Father's release from prison.
10. Prior to his arrest, Father resided in the home of the victim of his assaultive
behavior.
11. Upon his release, Mother is without knowledge of Father's new residence, and as
of the date of filing this petition, Father has refused to disclose his intended address.
12. The natural mother of the children is Deborah Keefer.
13. The natural father of the children is Kevin Shughart.
14. The relationship of the Petitioner to the children is that of natural Mother. The
natural mother currently resides with the children.
15. The relationship of the Respondent to the children is that of natural Father. The
natural father is currently incarcerated in the Cumberland County Prison.
16. The Petitioner has not participated as a party or a witness in any other capacity in
litigation of the children.
17. Petitioner has no information of any custody proceeding concerning the children
pending in any Court of this Commonwealth.
18. The children's best interest and permanent welfare would be significantly
improved by modifying the existing Custody Order for the following reasons:
(a) Requiring supervision would provide a more stable environment for the
children during the commencement of their school year;
(b) Temporary supervision would allow Father time to acquire appropriate
living arrangements, and communicate the same to Mother;
(c) Requested relief would allow time for the children to reacquaint
themselves with Father in a safer and less threatening environment.
19. Petitioner does not know of any person not a party to these proceedings who
claims to have custody or visitation right with respect to the children.
WHEREFORE, the Petitioner, Deborah L. Keefer, respectfully requests this Honorable
Court to modify the existing Order such that Father's visitation would be supervised and such
other relief as the Court may deem appropriate.
Respectfully submitted,
Date. AUG 16 2002
omas S. Diehl, Esquir
Mislitsky & Diehl
Supreme Court I.D. No. 78942
One West High Street
Post Office Box 1290
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
(717) 240-0833
VERIFICATION
I verify that the statements made in the foregoing document are true and correct. I
understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.5. § 4904,
relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
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BORAH L. KEE etitioner
EXHIBIT A
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DEBORAH L. KEEFER, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
KEVIN E. SHUGHART. NO. 99 - 7424 CIVIL
Defendant IN CUSTODY
COURT ORDER
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AND NOW, this day of LJC.I n , e R . 2001, upon consideration of the
attached Custody Conciliation Report, it is ordered and directed as follows:
The prior custody orders entered in this case are modified to reflect the following
understanding:
A. Fathers periods of temporary custody with the minor children shall be on
alternating weekends from Wednesday at 8:00 a.m. through Monday at 8:00
p.m. Additionally, Father shall have custody every Wednesday from 8:00
a.m. through Thursday at 8:00 a.m.
B. When the children are in school. exchange of custody shall take place at
school with Father either picking the children up or delivering them to
school, as applicable, or delivering the children to a daycare provider that is
agreed upon by the parties. If the children do not have to attend school,
exchange of custody shall take place at the Sheetz store at the comer of
Route I I and Pennsylvania Route 114 unless the parties mutually agree on
another location.
2. In all other respects, the prior custody orders entered in the above case shall remain
in effect.
BY THE COURT.
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Edgar B. ayley
cc: Thomas S. Diehl, Esquire
Paul B. Orr, Esquire
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DEBORAH L. KEEFER,
Plaintiff
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KEVIN E. SHUGHART,
Defendant
Prior.ludge: Edgar B. Bayley
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY. PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO.99-7424 CIVIL
IN CUSTODY
CONCILIATION CONFERENCE SUMMARY REPORT
IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CUMBERLAND COUNTY CIVIL RULE OF PROCEDURE
1915.3-8(b), the undersigned Custody Conciliator submits the following report:
The pertinent information pertaining to the children who are the subject of this litigation is
as follows:
Cecilia N. Shughart, born April 8, 1995; and Rebecca C. Shughart, born May 24, 1997.
2. A Conciliation Conference was held on September 27, 2001, with the following individuals
in attendance:
The Mother, Deborah L. Keefer, with her counsel, Thomas S. Diehl, Esquire; and the
Father, Kevin E. Shughart, with his counsel, Paul B. Orr, Esquire.
3. The parties agree to the entry of an order in the form as attached.
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Custody Conciliate
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DEBORAH L. KEEFER.
Plaintiff
KEVIN E. SHUGHART,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY. PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 99 - 7424 CIVIL
IN CUSTODY
COURT ORDER
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AND NOW, this
day of Ii 2001, upon consideration of the attached
Custody Conciliation Report, it is ordcLid and rected as follows:
The prior custody orders are modified for the remainder of the summer as follows:
A. Father's periods of temporary custody with the minor children shall be on
alternating weekends from Thursday at 8:00 a.m. through Monday at 8:00
p.m. Father shall also have every Wednesday at 8:00 a.m. through Thursday
morning when Father shall deliver the children to daycare. However, when
Father has custody on a weekend, Father may keep the children from
Wednesday at 8:00 a.m. through the following Monday at 8:00 p.m.
B. Exchange of custody shall take place at the Sheetz at the comer of Route I 1
and Pennsylvania Route 114.
C. Father shall continue counseling and provide Mother's attorney with a report
in advance of the Custody Conciliation Conference scheduled below.
D. The parties shall meet for another Custody Conciliation Conference Oil
Thursday, August 23`d at 9:30 a.m.
BY THE COURT,
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Mark D. Schwartz. Esquire
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Plaintiff
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KEVIN E. SHUGHART.
Defendant
Prior Judge: Edgar B. Bayley
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 99-7424 CIVIL
IN CUSTODY
CONCILIATION CONFERENCE SUMMARY REPORT
IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CUMBERLAND COUNTY CIVIL RULE OF PROCEDURE
1915.3-8(b), the undersigned Custody Conciliator submits the following report:
The parties are at odds on a number of issues, and the Conciliator recommends an interim
order until the end of the summer to see if the parties can work some details out. The
Conciliator recommends the entry of an order in the form as attached.
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Custody Concili for
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DEBORAH L. KEEFER, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v CIVIL ACTION - LAW
KEVIN E. SHUGHART, NO. 99 - 7424 CIVIL
Defendant IN CUSTODY
COURT ORDER
AND NOW, this 13 day of March, 2001, upon consideration of the attached Custody
Conciliation Report, it is ordered and directed as follows:
This Court's prior Order of February 2, 2000 shall remain in place subject to the
following modifications:
A. Father shall undergo an alcohol/drug evaluation to be performed by a
qualified professional. The results of that evaluation shall be shared
with legal counsel for both parties, with the evaluation and the results
provided within sixty (60) days from the date of this Order. If the
counselor deems it appropriate, the counselor can also indicate in
their findings whether any problems the Father may have at this
particular time interfere with the Father's ability to care for the minor
children who are the subject of this Court Order.
B. Father shall not consume alcohol or illegal drugs during the time he
has custody of the children
C. Father's ovennught visitation with the children shall be exercised at
Father's mother's home.
D. Upon the conclusion of the evaluation, legal counsel for both parties
may contact the Custody Conciliator for a telephone conference ;all.
The purpose of this call will be to address whether the grandmother's
continued supervision on overnight visitation is required and also
whether there is any follow up recommendation from the counselor.
E. Father shall execute the appropriate releases for his coun-?Ior to
authorize the counselor to release the mentioned information iegal
counsel for both parties.
RECEIVED MAR 1 - 2001
2. Nothing m this Order shall be construed to prohibit Father from taking any
prescription medication that is issued to him by a treating physician.
BY THE COURT,
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Jennifer Jones
Dickinson School of Law
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Plaintiff
KEVIN E. SHUGHART,
Defendant
Prior Judge: Edgar B. Bayley
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 99 - 7424 CIVIL
IN CUSTODY
CONCILIATION CONFERENCE S13WEM ARY REPORT
IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CUMBERLAND COUNTY CIVIL RULE OF PROCEDURE
1915.3-8(b), the undersigned Custody Conciliator submits the following report:
The pertinent information pertaining to the children who are the subject of this litigation is
as follows:
Cecilia N. Shughart, born April 8, 1995 and Rebecca C. Shughart, born March 24, 1997.
2. A Conciliation Conference was held on March 7, 2001, with the following individuals in
attendance:
The Mother, Deborah L. Keefer, with her representative, Jennifer Jones of the Dickinson
School of Law Family Law Clinic; and the Father, Kevin E. Shughart, with his counsel,
James J. Kayer, Esquire.
3. Based upon the information received at the Custody Conciliation Conference, the
Conciliator recommends the entry of an order in the form as attached
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DEBORAH L. KEEFER,
Plaintiff
v
KEVIN E. SHUGHART,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 99-7424 CIVIL
IN CUSTODY
a COURT ORDER
AND NOW, this 2^? day of 4 2 . upon consideration of the attached Custody
Conciliation Report, it is ordered and directed as follows:
All prior custody orders entered in this case are vacated
2. The Mother, Deborah L. Keefer, and the Father, Kevin E. Shughart, shall enjoy
shared legal custody of Cecilia N. Shughert, born April 8, 1995 and Rebecca C.
Shughart, born May 24,1997.
3. The Mother shall enjoy primary physical custody of the minor children.
4. The Father shall enjoy periods of temporary physical custody with the minor
children as follows:
A. On alternating weekends from Thursday evening at 6:00 p.m.
through Monday morning at which time Father shall deliver the
children to their scheduled daycare. Additionally, during the day on
Friday when the Father has custody he shall also ensure that the
children attend the scheduled daycare.
B. On the week after the weekend Father exercises custody, he snail
enjoy temporary custody of the children on Tuesday and Thursday
evening from after school until 8:00 p.m.
C. On the weekend after Father does not have custody, Father shall
enjoy temporary custody of the minor children on Monday evening
from after school until 8:00 p.m.
5. The parties shall share custody of the children on major holidays and the children's
birthdays in accordance with a schedule to be agreed upon at a later date. If no
agreement is reached, the parties will alternate the custody of the minor children on
the following holidays:
New Year's Day, Memorial Day, July 0, Labor Day, Thanksgiving,
Christmas Eve, Christmas and the children's birthdays.
The times are to be mutually agreed upon by the parties.
6. Father shall handle all transportation for exchange of custody.
Both parties are entitled to receive all medical, dental and educational
records for the minor children and both parties are directed to share whatever
medical, dental, educational and other pertinent important records they have
of the children with the other patent.
8. The Father shall always have custody of the children on Father's Day and
the Mother shall always have custody of the children on Mother's Day. The
times are to be mutually agreed upon by the parties. This provision and the
holiday provision set forth above shall supercede any alternating weekend
schedule or other custody schedule.
9. The parties may modify this Order as they agree. However, absent an
agreement between the parties, this Order shall control.
10. This Order is entered pursuant to an agreement reached by the parties at a
Custody Conciliation Conference. In the event either parry desires to modify
this Order, that party may petition the Court to have the case again scheduled
for a Conference with the Custody Conciliator.
BY THE COURT,
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Dickinson School of Law Family Law Clinic
James Kaver, Esquire
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DEBORAH L. KEE`FER,
Plaintiff
V
KEVIN E. SHUGHART,
Defendant
Prior Judge: Edgar B. Bayley
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 99-7424 CIVIL
IN CUSTODY
CONCILIATION CONFERENCE SUMMARY REPORT
IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CUMBERLAND COUNTY CIVIL RULE OF PROCEDURE
1915.3-8(b), the undersigned Custody Conciliator submits the following report:
The pertinent information pertaining to the children who are the subject of this litigation is
as follows:
Cecilia N. Shugbart, bom April 9, 1995; and Rebecca C. Shughart, born May 24, 1997.
2. A Conciliation Conference was held on January 21, 2000, with the following individuals in
attendance:
The Mother, Deborah L. Keefer, with her student attomey Todd Greene of the Dickinson
School of Law Family Law Clinic; and the Father, Kevin E. Shughart, with his counsel,
James Kayer, Esquire.
3. The parties agree to the entry of an order in the form as attached.
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Custody Conciliatx I
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I hereby certify this 16`s day of August 2002, that a true and correct copy of the foregoing
document was served as follows:
Via hand-delivery upon an agent of the following correctional facility where the within
Defendant/Respondent currently resides:
Cumberland County Prison
for Inmate Kevin E. Shughart
1101 Claremont Road
Carlisle, PA 17013
Via hand-delivering a copy to the Courthouse mailbox of the following individual:
Paul Bradford Orr, Esquire
Attorney for Respondent
50 East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
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PLAINTIFF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. 99-7424 CIVIL ACTION LAW
KEVIN E. SHUGHART
IN CUSTODY
DEFENDANT
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, Wednesday, August 21, 2002 , upon consideration of the attached Complaint,
it is hereby directed that parties and their respective counsel appear before Hubert X. Gilroy, Esq. , the conciliator,
at 4th Floor, Cumberland County Courthouse, Carlisle on Thursday, September 19, 2002 at 9:30 AM
for a Pre-Hearing Custody Conference. At such conference, an effort will be made to resolve the issues in dispute; or
if this cannot be accomplished, to define and narrow the issues to be heard by the court, and to enter into a temporary
order. All children age five or older may also be present at the conference. Failure to appear at the conference may
provide grounds for entry of a temporary or permanent order.
The court hereby directs the parties to furnish any and all existing Protection from Abuse orders,
Special Relief orders, and Custody orders to the conciliator 48 hours prior to scheduled hearing.
FOR THE COURT,
By: /s/ Hubert X Gilroy. Esq. 0\
Custody Conciliator
The Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County is required by law to comply with the
Americans with Disabilites Act of 1990. For information about accessible facilities and reasonable
accommodations available to disabled individuals having business before the court, please contact our office.
All arrangements must be made at least 72 hours prior to any hearing or business before the court. You must
attend the scheduled conference or hearing.
YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR ATTORNEY AT ONCE. IF YOU DO NOT
HAVE AN ATTORNEY OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE OFFICE SET
FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP.
Cumberland County Bar Association
2 Liberty Avenue
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
Telephone (717) 249-3166
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DEBORAH L. KEEFER, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v : CIVIL ACTION - LAW
KEVIN E. SHUGHART, : NO. 99 - 7424 CIVIL
Defendant : IN CUSTODY
COURT ORDER
AND NOW, this _ day of December, 2002, upon consideration of the attached Custody
Conciliation Report, it is ordered and directed as follows:
1. A hearing is scheduled in Courtroom o. 2 of the Cumberhmd County
Courthouse on the -4-6-t day of 2003, at
/'30 P M. At this hearing, the Mother, Deborah L. Keefer, shall
be the moving party and shall proceed initially with testimony. Counsel for
the parties shall file with the court and opposing counsel a memorandum
setting forth the history of custody in this case, the issues currently before the
court, each parties position on these issues, a list of witnesses who will be
called to testify at the hearing and the summary of the anticipated testimony
of each witness. This memorandum shall be filed at least five (5) days prior to
the mentioned hearing date.
2. Pending further order of this court, this court's prior order of October 2,
2001 shall remain in effect subject to the following provisions for the
Christmas 2002 holiday:
A. Christmas shall be divided for this year and for future years into 2
segments, the first segment being from Christmas Eve at Noon until
Christmas Day at Noon and the second segment being from Christmas
Day at Noon until December 26'h at Noon. For 2002, Mother shall
have the first segment with Father having the second segment. This
procedure shall alternate in future years such that in 2003 Father shall
have the first segment from Christmas Eve through Christmas Day
and Mother shall enjoy the second segment in 2003.
B. Custody over the holidays other than Christmas shall proceed in
accordance with the existing order.
C. Additionally, Father shall have New Year's Day 2003 from 9 a.m. to
6:00 p.m., with the alternating schedule thereafter being pursuant to
the prior order.
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Plaintiff
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KEVIN E. SHUGHART,
Defendant
Prior Judge: Edgar B. Bayley
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: NO. 99 - 7424 CIVIL
: IN CUSTODY
CONCILIATION CONFERENCE SUMMARY REPORT
IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CUMBERLAND COUNTY CIVIL RULE OF
PROCEDURE 1915.3-8(b), the undersigned Custody Conciliator submits the following
report:
1. The pertinent information pertaining to the children who are the subject of this
litigation is as follows:
Cecilia N. Shughart, born April 8, 1995; and Rebecca C. Shughart, born May 24,
1997.
2. A Conciliation Conference was held on December 13, 2002, with the following
individuals in attendance:
The Mother, Deborah L. Keefer, with her counsel, Thomas S. Diehl, Esquire; and
the Father, Kevin E. Shughart, with his counsel, Paul B. Orr, Esquire.
3. This is about the fifth time this case has been before this particular conciliator. The
parties are now at odds with respect to Mother's request that the existing order be
modified to cut down Father's time and give him essentially alternating weekends.
Father is unwilling to agree with that request. The parties require a hearing.
4. The conciliator recommends the entry of an order in the form as attached, and the
conciliator's order addresses the Christmas 2002 issue to ensure there are no
problems over the holidays.
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Custody Conciliate
DEBORAH L. KEEFER,
Plaintiff
V.
KEVIN E. SHUGHART,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 99 - 7424
IN CUSTODY
PETITION FOR CONTINUANCE
AND NOW, comes the Plaintiff, Deborah L. Keefer, by and through his attorney, Thomas
S. Diehl, Esquire, who avers the following:
1. On December 13, 2002, the Parties attended a custody conciliation conference
before Hubert X. Gilroy, Esq., from which it was determined the parties desired a hearing before
the court.
2. Accordingly a hearing had been scheduled before the Honorable Edgar B. Bayley,
for Monday, February 6, 2003 at 1:30 p.m. as per Order of Court dated December 23, 2002
(attached here to as "Exhibit A").
3. Plaintiff's counsel, Thomas S. Diehl, Esq., has a scheduling conflict that would
prohibit him from attending the hearing as scheduled.
4. On Thursday, February 22, 2001, the Plaintiff contacted the undersigned to
request a continuance of the aforementioned appeal due to the fact that the funeral for the
deceased will be held in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania on Monday, February 26, 2001 at 10:00
a.m.
5. The undersigned contacted, Paul Bradford Orr, Esq., counsel for the Defendant,
and advised him of this request. Attorney Orr responded that the request is NOT OPPOSED.
WHEREFORE, the Plaintiff, Deborah L. Keefer, respectfully requests this Honorable
Court to enter an Order continuing the hearing scheduled for February 6, 2003, and reschedule
the hearing for a new date.
Respectfully submitted,
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Date: January 24, 2003
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Tfiomas S. Diehl, Esquire
Attorney for the Plaintiff
One West High Street, Suite 208
Post Office Box 1290
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
(717) 240-0833
VERIFICATION
I verify that the statements made in the foregoing document are true and correct. I
understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. § 4904,
relating to unworn falsification to authorities.
Thomas S. Diehl, Esquire
Attorney for the Plaintiff
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I hereby certify this 24 h day of January 2003 that a true and correct copy of the
foregoing document was served on the following individual(s) via facsimile:
Paul Bradford Orr, Esq.
50 East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
Fax (717) 258-5289
Thomas S. Diehl, Esq.
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DEBORAH L. KEEFE : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plainti : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
KEVIN E. SHUGHART, : NO."-7424 CIVIL
Defendant : IN CUSTODY
COURT ORDER
AND NOW, this d4 day of December, 2002, upon consideration of the attached Custody
Conciliation Report, it is ordered and directed as follows:
1. A hearing is schedul??? Courtroom No. 2 of the Cumberland County
Courtlwuse on the l ?" day of 2003, at
1 .3 CL) P.M. At this hearing, the Mother eborah L. Keefer, shall
be the moving party and shall proceed initially with testimony. Counsel for
the parties shall file with the court and opposing counsel a memorandum
setting forth the history of custody in this case, the issues currently before the
court, each.parties position on these issues, a list of witnesses who will be
called to testify at the hearing and the summary of the anticipated testimony
of each witness. This memorandum shall be filed at least five (S) days prior to
the mentioned hearing date.
2. Pending further order of this court, this court's prior order of October 2,
2001 shall remain in effect subject to the following provisions for the
Christmas 2002 holiday:
A. Christmas shall be divided for this year and for future years into 2
segments, the first segment being from Christmas Eve at Noon until
Christmas Day at Noon and the second segment being from Christmas
Day at Noon until December 2& at Noon. For 2002, Mother shall
have the first segment with Father having the second segment. This
l procedure shall alternate in future years such that in 2003 Father shall
have the first segment from Christmas Eve through Christmas Day
and Mother shall enjoy the second segment in 2003.
B. Custody over the holidays other than Christmas shall proceed in
accordance with the existing order.
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the prior order.
BY THE COURT,
Edgar B. ley
cc: Paul B. Orr, Esquire
Thomas S. Diehl, Esquire
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Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. : CIVIL ACTION - LAW
KEVIN E. SHUGHART, : NO. 99 - 7424
Defendant : IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this 09' day of , 2003 upon review and consideration
of the attached Petition, it is HEREBY ORDERED AND DIRECTED that the hearing scheduled
for February 6, 2003, is CONTINUED until the C1ia day of
2003, at Y•30 o'clock ?.m. in Courtroom Number _ a of the Cumberland
County Courthouse, One Courthouse Square, Pennsylvania 17013.
cc: -Thomas S. Diehl, Esq., P.O. Box 1290, Carlisle, PA 17013
,, aul Bradford Orr, Esq., 50 East High Street, Carlisle, PA 17013
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V.
KEVIN E. SHUGHART,
DEFENDANT 99-7424 CIVIL TERM
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this 0 day of March, 2003, upon agreement of
counsel the case is continued generally and referred back to conciliation.
By the
Edgar B. Bayley,
Thomas S. Diehl, Esquire
For Plaintiff
Paul B. Orr, Esquire s«
For Defendant
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DEBORAH L. KEEFER, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
PLAINTIFF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V.
KEVIN E. SHUGHART,
DEFENDANT 99-7424 CIVIL TERM
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this 17 day of March, 2003, upon agreement of
counsel the case is continued generally and referred back to conciliation.
By the
Edgar B. Bayley,
Thomas S. Diehl, Esquire
For Plaintiff
Paul B. Orr, Esquire
For Defendant
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DEBORAH L. KEEFER, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v CIVIL ACTION - LAW
KEVIN E. SHUGHART, NO. 99 - 7424 CIVIL
Defendant IN CUSTODY
COURT ORDER
AND NOW, this r - \ day of May, 2003, upon consideration of the attached Custody
Conciliation Report, it is ordered and directed as follows:
1. The prior custody orders entered in this case are modified as follows:
A. Father's periods of temporary physical custody with the minor children
shall be on alternating weekends from Friday at 6:00 p.m. until
Sunday at 6:00 p.m. Mother shall handle transportation for exchange
of custody on the weekends.
B. Additionally, Father shall have periods of temporary physical custody
with the minor children on at least two evenings per week, the tunes to
be arranged between the parties. These shall be evening visitations
during the school year and shall not be over night during the school
year. Transportation for exchange of custody shall be shared on these
weekday evenings.
2. Legal counsel for the parties shall work between themselves with respect to
defining a summer schedule that will attempt to provide Father with
additional time in the summer to replace the time he is loosing under the
existing Wednesday through Monday alternating weekend custody
arrangement. In the event counsel for the parties are unable to reach an
agreement on this issue, they may contact the conciliator for another custody
conciliation conference via a telephone conference call.
3. Upon Father receiving a driver's license, transportation for exchange of all
custody shall be shared between the parties.
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4. In all other respects, the prior custody orders in the above matter shall remain
in effect.
BY TIC COURT,
Edgar B. Bayley
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KEVIN E. SHUGHART,
Defendant
Prior Judge: Edgar B. Bayley
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO.99 - 7424 CIVIL
IN CUSTODY
CONCILIATION CONFERENCE SUMMARY REPORT
IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CUMBERLAND COUNTY CIVIL RULE OF
PROCEDURE 1915.3-8(b), the undersigned Custody Conciliator submits the following
report:
1. The conciliator consulted with counsel for the parties in a telephone conference on
May 8, 2003 and recommends the attached court order.
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Hubert X. Gihb, Esquire
Custody Conci liator
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PLAINTIFF : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V.
KEVIN E. SHUGHART
DEFENDANT
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IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, Monday, March 24, 2003 , upon consideration of the attached Complaint,
it is hereby directed that parties and their respective counsel appear before Hubert X. Gilroy, Esq. the conciliator,
at 4th Floor, Cumberland County Courthouse, Carlisle on Thursday, April 03, 2003 at 8:30 AM
for a Pre-Hearing Custody Conference. At such conference, an effort will be made to resolve the issues in dispute; or
if this cannot be accomplished, to define and narrow the issues to be heard by the court, and to enter into a temporary
order. All children age five or older may also be present at the conference. Failure to appear at the conference may
provide grounds for entry of a temporary or permanent order.
The court hereby directs the parties to furnish any and all existing Protection from Abuse orders,
Special Relief orders, and Custody orders to the conciliator 48 hours prior to scheduled hearing.
FOR THE COURT,
By: /s/ Hubert X. Gilroy, Ew. i/
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/Petitioner
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KEVIN E. SHUGHART,
Defendant/Respondent
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 99-7424 CIVIL TERM
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN CUSTODY
PETITION FOR CONTEMPT AND SPECIAL RELIEF
AND NOW, comes the Plaintiff/Petitioner, Deborah L. Keefer, by and through her
attorney, Thomas S. Diehl, Esquire, and makes the following Petition for Contempt and Special
Relief against the Defendant/Respondent, Kevin E. Shughart:
1. Petitioner is Deborah L. Keefer (hereinafter referred to as "Mother"), an adult
individual currently residing at 336 W. Main Street, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County,
Pennsylvania 17055.
2. Respondent is Kevin E. Shughart (hereinafter referred to as "Father"), an adult
individual currently residing at 5 N. Bedford Street, Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
17013.
3. The parties are the natural parents of the children, Cecilia N. Shughart, born April
8, 1995; and Rebecca C. Shughart, born May 24, 1997
4. The parties are subject to an Order of Court dated May 14, 2003, attached hereto
and incorporated herein by reference as Exhibit `A.'
5. The current Custody Order grants Father periods of temporary physical custody of
the children from Friday 6:00 p.m. until Sunday 6:00 p.m. on alternating weekends, as well as
two evenings (not overnight) per week.
6. Mother files this Petition for Contempt and Special Relief for the following
reasons:
(a) On Sunday, May 18, 2003 (i.e. the Father's first weekend of temporary
physical custody under the current Order), Mother arrived promptly at
6:00 p.m. at Father's residence to retrieve the children;
(b) Father advised Mother at his residence that he did not believe that he had
to release the children at that time, and accordingly turned Mother away;
(c) Father did not return the children until Monday morning, at which time
Father took the children to school;
(d) On Sunday, June 1, 2003 (i.e. Father's second weekend of temporary
physical custody under the current Order), Mother arrived promptly at
6:00 p.m. at Father's residence to retrieve the children;
(e) Father at that time released one of the parties' daughters, but physically
retained the other child until Mother "answered all of his questions;"
(f) Mother was thereafter detained for approximately 20 minutes against her
will until Father determined his questions were satisfactorily answered, at
which time he released the second child into Mother's care;
(g) On Sunday, June 15, 2003 (i.e. Father's third weekend of temporary
physical custody under the current Order), Mother arrived promptly at
6:00 p.m. at Father's residence to retrieve the children;
(h) Mother knocked on Father's door, but did not receive any response;
(i) Mother waited at Father's residence for approximately twenty minutes;
(j) Thereafter, Mother drove to paternal grandmother's home, who also
resides in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, in an attempt to locate Father, but was
unsuccessful;
(k) Later during the evening of Sunday, June 15, 2003, Mother contacted
Father on his cellular telephone, and asked where he and the children were
located;
(1) Father mockingly responded, "I guess I'm not there!"
(m) An argument between the parties then ensured over the telephone, in
which Father indicated that he would not return the children to Mother;
and
(n) In the days following the last exchange of June 15, 2003, Mother has
attempted to contact Father via telephone in order to persuade him to
return the children.
(o) On or about June 20, 2003, Father responded by telephone and told
Mother that he would not return the children until he, "saw her in court."
(p) As of the filing of this petition, Father has not returned the children to
Mother.
7. Mother has had to acquire the services of Thomas S. Diehl, Esquire, to enforce
the Court's Order of May 14, 2003, and accordingly has incurred attorney's fees.
8. Father's attorney, Paul Orr, Esq., has been provided notice of this petition via
telephone message, and fax on May 27, 2003.
WHEREFORE, the Petitioner, Deborah L. Keefer, respectfully requests this Honorable
Court to enter an Order as follows:
(a) Father is to immediately return the children, as per the existing Order of
Court dated May 14, 2003, to the physical custody of Mother;
(b) Father is to be found in contempt of the Courts Order of May 14, 2003;
(c) Father is to compensate Mother for all attorney's fees reasonably incurred
for this action; and
(d) To grant any other such relief, as the Court deems appropriate.
Respectfully submitted,
Date: 12003
Thom iehl, Esquire
Attorney for the Plaintiff/Petitioner
One West High Street, Suite 208
Post Office Box 1290
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
(717) 240-0833
VERIFICATION
I verify that the statements made in the foregoing Complaint are true and correct as
relayed to me by the petitioner. As soon as time permits, I will amend petition with petitioner's
original signed verification. I understand that false statements herein are made subject to the
penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. § 4904, relating to unworn falsification to authorities.
Th as S. Diehl
MAY 1 3 2003
DEBORAH L. KEEFER, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v CIVIL ACTION - LAW
KEVIN E. SHUGHART, : NO. 99 - 7424 CIVIL
Defendant : IN CUSTODY
COURT ORDER
AND NOW, this day of May, 2003, upon consideration of the attached Custody
Conciliation Report, it is ordered and directed as follows:
1. The prior custody orders entered in this case are modified as follows:
A. Father's periods of temporary physical custody with the minor children
shall be on alternating weekends from Friday at 6:00 p.m. until
Sunday at 6:00 p.m. Mother shall handle transportation for exchange
of custody on the weekends.
B. Additionally, Father shall have periods of temporary physical custody
with the minor children on at least two evenings per week, the times to
be arranged between the parties. These shall be evening visitations
during the school year and shall not be over night during the school
year. Transportation for exchange of custody shall be shared on these
weekday evenings.
2. Legal counsel for the parties shall work between themselves with respect to
defining a summer schedule that will attempt to provide Father with
additional time in the summer to replace the time he is loosing under the
existing Wednesday through Monday alternating weekend custody
arrangement. In the event counsel for the parties are unable to reach an
agreement on this issue, they may contact the conciliator for another custody
conciliation conference via a telephone conference call.
3. Upon Father receiving a driver's license, transportation for exchange of all
custody shall be shared between the parties.
4. In all other respects, the prior custody orders in the above matter shall remain
in effect.
BY TI9 COURT,
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Edgar B. Bayley
cc: *aul B. Orr, Esquire
homes S. Diehl; Esquire
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5.16-03
DEBORAH L. KEEFER,
Plaintiff
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KEVIN E. SHUGHART,
Defendant
Prior Judge: Edgar B. Bayley
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: NO. 99 - 7424 CIVIL
: IN CUSTODY
CONCILIATION CONFERENCE SUMMARY REPORT
IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CUMBERLAND COUNTY CIVIL RULE OF
PROCEDURE 1915.3-?S(b), the undersigned Custody Conciliator submits the following
report: ,r
1. The conciliator consulted with counsel for the parties in a telephone conference on
May 8, 2003 and recommends the attached court order.
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Hubert X. Gil Esquire
Custody Con ' for
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I hereby certify this 27 h day of June 2003 that a true and correct copy of the
foregoing document was served on the following individual(s) via facsimile:
Paul Bradford Orr, Esq.
50 East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
Fax(717)258-5289
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DEBORAH L. KEEFER,
Plaintiff/Petitioner
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KEVIN E. SHUGHART,
Defendant/Respondent
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 99-7424 CIVIL TERM
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this -Z- day of 2003, upon consideration
of the attached Petition for Contempt and Special Relief, it is HEREBY ORDERED AS
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(b) A hearing on disputed issues of fact shall be held on the 414'k? day of
2003 at o'clock P .M., in the Cumberland County
Courthouse in courtroom number ;A and
(c) Notice of the entry of this order shall be provided to all parties by the petitioner.
BY THE COURT:
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cc: Thomas S. Diehl, Esquire
Attorney for Petitioner
Paul B. Orr, Esquire
Attorney for Respondent
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DEBORAH L. KEEFER, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff/Petitioner : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. : NO. 99-7424 CIVIL TERM
KEVIN E. SHUGHART, : CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Defendant/Respondent : IN CUSTODY
PRAECIPE
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Attached is the original Verification signed by the Petitioner, Deborah L. Keefer, for the
Petition for Special Relief filed on June 27, 2003.
Respectfully submitted,
Date: July 10, 2003
Aftorney for Petitioner
One West High Street, Suite 208
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
(717) 240-0833
cc: Paul B. Orr, Esquire
Attorney for Respondent
VERIFICATION
I verify that the statements made in the Petition for Special Relief are true and correct. I
understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. § 4909
relating to unworn falsification to authorities.
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DEBORAH L. KEEFER,
Plaintiff/Petitioner
V.
KEVIN E. SHUGHART,
Defendant/Respondent
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 99-7424 CIVIL TERM
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN CUSTODY
AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE
I, 7o ?wrhe., "T. B? I I r an adult individual, hereby
certify that a Order of Court dated July 7, 2003 for the above captioned matter was served upon
the above-captioned Defendant at 3 ?lJadrlh 73ed COKI Sr• Carlisle , on the
day of S l u 2003, at approximately o'clock R The
Order was served upon Kpul h Sk,\V ? (Defendant or agent/person in
charge), in accordance with Pa.R.C.P. 1930.4(a)(1) or Pa.R.C.P. 1930.4(a)(2)(iii).
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Plaintiff/Petitioner
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: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
KEVIN E. SHUGHART,
Defendant/Respondent 99-7424 CIVIL TERM
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this 21st day of July, 2003, this matter
having been brought before the court on a petition by Deborah L.
Keefer to hold Kevin E. Shughart in contempt and for an order of
special relief for the failure of Kevin E. Shughart to comply
with the terms and conditions of a custody order entered in this
court on May 14, 2003, by not returning the parties' children,
Cecilia and Rebecca, to her following a period of his temporary
physical custody, and finding that defendant is in contempt and
that plaintiff is entitled to an order of special relief, even
though the defendant has now returned the children to the mother
following service of this petition, IT IS ORDERED:
1. Defendant shall hereafter comply with all terms
and conditions of the custody order of May 14, 2003.
2. Plaintiff is awarded a counsel fee of $325.00, a
filing fee of $100.00, and a service fee of $75.00, totalling
$500.00 in this case.
3. Defendant shall make the $500.00 payment to
plaintiff not later than Friday, August 15, 2003.
4. Under the terms of the court order, the girls
should have been returned to their mother on June 15, 2003.
Defendant was served with the petition on July 10, 2003, and
returned the girls to the mother on July 13, 2003. In order to
make up for the time the defendant wrongfully had the children,
the mother shall have them uninterrupted until the order shall
recommence for alternate weekend visitation commencing at
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6:00 p.m. on Friday, August 15, 2003, through Sunday, August 17,
2003, at 6:00 p.m.
Ahomas S. Diehl, Esquire
For Plaintiff
Kevin E. Shughart, defendant
5 North Bedford Street, Apt. 2
Carlisle, PA 17013
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File #: 01156
Inv #: PREBILL2
RE: Domestic
DATE DESCRIPTION
Jun-16-03 Telephone Conference With Client
Jun-18-03 Office Conference
Domestic Relations Office Conference
Jun-19-03 Subpoenas
Draft Special Petition
Office Conference
Jun-25-03 Telephone Conference With Client
letter to client
Jun-27-03 Telephone Conference With Client
Telephone Conference With Client #2
Special Petition Filing Fee
Totals
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FEE SUMMARY:
Lawyer Hours Effective Rate
Thomas S. Diehl 4.70 $146.28
Jun-16-03 Retainers Carried Forward
TASK HOURS AMOUNT LWYR
BW 0.10 12.50 TSD
BW 0.50 62.50 TSD
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BW 1.00 125.00 TSD
BW 0.50 62.50 TSD
BW 1.00 125.00 TSD
BW 0.70 87.50 TSD
BW 0.30 37.50 TSD
BW 0.20 25.00 TSD
B W 0.10 12.50 TSD
BW 0.30 37.50 TSD
BW 100.00 TSD
4.70 $687.50
PLAINTIFF'S
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T&ae. Dyborkments $662.50
• Previous Balance $0.00
Previous Payments $0.00
Balance Due Now 5662.50
AMOUNT QUOTED: $0.00
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