HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-4052BELINDA PUNIHAOLE
Plaintiff
V.
HERMAN M. PUNIHAOLE
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO.O3 - qD..q*~ CIVIL TERM
IN DIVORCE
NOTICE TO DEFEND AND CLAIM RIGHTS
YOU HAVE BEEN SUED IN COURT. If you wish to defend against the claims
set forth in the following pages, you must take prompt action. You are warned that if you fail to do
so, the case may be entered against you by the Court. A judgment may also be entered against you
for any other claim or relief requested in these papers by the Plaintiff. You may lose money or
property or other rights important to you, including custody or visitation of your children.
When the ground for the divorce is indignities or irretrievable breakdown of the
marriage, you may request marriage counseling. A list of marriage counselors is available in the
Office of the Prothonotary, Cumberland County Court House, Carlisle, Pennsylvania.
IF YOU DO NOT FILE A CLAIM FOR ALIMONY, DIVISION OF PROPERTY,
LAWYER'S FEES OR EXPENSES BEFORE A DIVORCE OR ANNULMENT IS
GRANTED, YOU MAY LOSE THE RIGHT TO CLAIM ANY OF THEM.
YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE.
IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A LAWYER OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE,
GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW
TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP.
Cumberland County Lawyers Referral Service
4th Floor, Cumberland County Courthouse
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 240-6200
PETER J. RUSSO, ESQUIRE
PA Supreme Court ID: 72897
3800 Market Street
Camp Hill, PA 17011
(717) 591-1755
BELINDA PUNIHAOLE
Plaintiff
HERMAN M. PUNIHAOLE
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
._
NO.C~- /~°5~,Y- C1VILTERM
IN DIVORCE
Attomey for Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
COMPLAINT IN DIVORCE
UNDER SECTION 3301(c} AND 3301(d} OF THE DIVORCE CODE
AND NOW, COMES, the above-named Plaintiffby and through her attorney Peter
J. Russo, and seeks to obtain a Decree in Divorce fi.om the above-named Defendant, upon the
grounds hereinafter more fully set forth:
1. Plaintiffis an adult individual resid'mg at 20 Pine Creek Drive, Carlisle, Cumberland
County, Pennsylvania and is a citizen of the United States.
2. Defendant is an adult individual residing at 20 Pine Creek Drive, Carlisle,
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania and is a citizen of the United States.
3. Plaintiff has been a bona fide resident of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for 8
years and has resided continuously therein for at least six months prior to filing of this Compla'mt.
4. Defendant has been a resident of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for 6 years
and has resided continuously therein for at least six months prior to filing of this Complaint.
5. Pla'mtiff and Defendant were married on April 25, 1986 in Las Cruses, Dona Ana
County, New Mexico.
There are 2 children of the parties under the age of eighteen (18):
David Punihaole
Thomas Punihaole
4/8/87
9/9/88
COUNT I - DIVORCE
7. Plaintiff hereby incorporates by reference averments 1 through 6 of this Complaint
as if each averment were set forth fully hereunder.
8. There has been no prior action for divorce by either party against the other.
9. Neither Plaintiff nor Defendant is an active member the Armed Forces of the United
States or any of its allies.
10. Plaintiff avers that the marriage between the parties is irretrievably broken.
11. Plaintiff has been advised that counseling is available and that Plaintiff may have
the right to request that the court require the parties to participate in counseling, but does not
request the same.
12. Plaintiff and Defendant have property which will be subject to a property settlement
agreement addressing support issues, which will be filed herein at the appropriate time.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff, Belinda Punihaole, prays that a decree be entered in favor of the
Plaintiff and against Defendant as follows:
A. That a decree in divorce be entered dissolving the marriage between the two
parties.
COUNT III - CUSTODY
17. Plaintiff hereby incorporates by reference averments 1 through 16 of this Complaint
as if each averment were set forth fully hereunder.
18. Plaintiff is Belinda Punihaole residing at 20 Pine Creek Drive, Carlisle, Cumberland
County, Pennsylvania.
19. Defendant is Herman M. Punihaole residing at 20 Pine Creek Drive, Carlisle,
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
20. Plaintiffseeks custody of the following children:
Name Present Residence DOB
David Punihaole 20 Pine Creek Drive 4/8/87
Carlisle, PA
Thomas Punihaole 20 Pine Creek Drive 9/9/88
Carlisle, PA
21. The children were not bom out of wedlock.
22. The children are presently in the custody of the both Plaintiff and Defendant, who
reside at, 20 Pine Creek Drive, Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
23. In the last five years the children have resided with the following persons and at the
following addresses:
Name
Belinda and Herman Punihaole
Belinda and Herman Punihaole
Address Dates
2203 Douglas Drive 7/95-7/02
Carlisle, PA
20 Pine Creek Drive
Carlisle, PA
7/02-present
24. The Defendant, the father of the children, is residing at 20 Pine Creek Drive,
Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. He is married.
25. The Defendant currently resides with the following persons:
Name Relationship
Belinda Punihaole Wife
David Punihaole Son
Thomas Punihaole Son
Pennsylvania, with Plaintiff.
32. Each parent whose parental rights to the child have not been terminated and the
person who has physical custody of the child have been named as parties to this action.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff requests this Honorable Court to order that the Plaintiff retains
primary physical custody of the children with visitation for the Defendant. Legal custody of the
children will be held jointly by the parties.
Peter J. Russo
3800 Market Street
Camp Hill, PA 17011
(717) 591-1755
PETER J. RUSSO, ESQUIRE
PA Supreme Court ID: 72897
3800 Market Street
Camp Hill, PA 17011
(717) 591-1755
BELINDA PUNIHAOLE
Plaintiff
HERMAN M. PUNIHAOLE
Defendant
Attomey for Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. CIVIL TERM
IN DIVORCE
VERIFICATION
I, Belinda Punthaole, verify that the statements made in the foregoing document are true and
correct. I understand that false statements made herein are subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S.
§4904 relating to unswom falsification to authorities.
Belinda Punihaole
PETER J. RUSSO, ESQUIRE
PA Supr~e Court ID: 72897
3800 Market Street
Camp Hill, PA 17011
(717) 591-1755
BELINDA PUNIHAOLE
Plaintiff
HERMAN M. PUNIHAOLE
Defendant
Attorney for Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUIVIBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. CIVIL TERM
IN DIVORCE
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Desiree M. Nemec, hereby certify tha~I am on this day serving a copy of the foregoing
documents upon the person (s) aiad in the manner indicated below;
Service by Certified Mail, and Addressed as Follows:
Date:
HERMAN M. PUNIHAOLE
Griffin Services, Inc.
Building 330
Engineer Avenue
Carlisle Barracks
Carlisle, PA 17013
BELINDA PUNIHAOLE
Plaintiff
HERMAN M. PUNIHAOLE
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION o LAW
NO.Ch_K -qO.q'~.CIVIL TERM
IN DIVORCE
PROPERTY SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT is hereby made and entered into this '~ -/PI day of
~ {4~ , 2003, by and between BELINDA PUNIHAOLE, "Wife,"
and
M. PUNIHAOLE, hereinafter "Husband."
Witnesseth:
Whereas, marital differences and difficulties have arisen between the Parties, and
Whereas, Parties have separated physically and intended to continue to live apart and
desire to forever completely settle, determine and provide for thc support of Wife, separation of
their marital and nonmarital, real and personal, belonging to either and/or both of the parties
hereto and all other rights, entitlements, benefits, and privileges involved between the panics
hereto arising directly or indirectly out of thc marriage relationship, and
Whereas, Parties have had adequate time and opportunity to consult with separate legal
counsel of their own, and
Whereas, both Parties acknowledge that they are satisfied with the legal advice they have
received and understand thc full hnportancc of thc Agreement they are entering into;
Now, Therefore, thc parties, in consideration of the foregoing premises, and the mutual
promises and undertakings bereinaRer set forth, agree as follows:
I. RIGHT TO LIVE SEPARATE
It shall be lawful for Husband and Wife at all times hereinafter to live separate and apart
fi.om each other and to reside fi.om time to time at such place or places as he and she shall
respectively deem fit, free fi.om any control, restraint or interference, direct or indirect, by each
other. The foregoing provisions shall not be taken to be any admission on the pan of either
Husband Or Wife of the lawfulness or unlawfidness of the causes leading to their living apart.
2. FREEDOM FROM INTERFERENCE
Each party shall be flee fi.om interference, authority and contact by the other as if he or
she were single and tmmarried except as necessary to carry out provisions of this Agreement.
Neither party shall harass the other or attempt to endeavor to harass the other, nor compel the
other to cohabit with the other, or in any way malign the other, nor in any way interfere with the
peaceful existence, separate and apart fi:om the other.
3. DISTRIBUTION OF VEHICLES
Wife shall assume all payments, including all loan, insurance and repair bills connected
with any and all vehicles presently in her possession, specifically a 2000 Volkswagon Passat and
1997 Chevy Cavalier. Husband shall execute any and all documents required to transfer any
interest he may have in said vehicles to Wife.
Husband shall assume all payments, including all loan, insurance and repair bills
connected with any vehicles presently in his possession. Wife shall execute any and all
documents required to transfer any interest she may have in said vehicles to Husband.
4. DISTRIBUTION OF POSSESSIONS
As of the date of the execution of this Agreement, the parties shall transfer and assign
their rights, title, claim and interest in specific property. Wife shall have as her own, flee and
clear of any claims of Husband, all of the items, household goods, furniture, furnishings,
appurtenances, and appliances which are in her possession. Husband shall have as his own, flee
and clear of any claims of Wife, all of the items, household goods, furniture, furnishings,
appurtenances, and appliances which are in his possession.
5. DISTRIBUTION OF PERSONAL PROPERTY
Husband and Wife shall reta'm as his or her own any and all personal effects, clothing,
and personal jewelry currently in their possession. The parties further agree that any property
not assigned in this Agreement, as marital or nonmarital property will be deemed the property of
the physical possessor of said property.
6. RETIREMENT ACCOUNTS
The parties shall keep all IRA's, 401k's and other retiremem accounts which are held in
their names as personal property, free and clear ofcla'ans fi.om the other party.
Husband shall not modify the survivor's benefits which have been established for Wife.
7. JOINT ACCOUNTS
The parties shall stop using all joint bank and charge accounts, credit card accounts and
any other joint accounts shall be terminated and each party shall take those steps necessary to
have the other removed as a responsible party from such accounts. The parties further
specifically agree that all bank, savings, cash and checking accounts shall become the sole
property of party named on the account.
8. MARITAL LIABILITIES
Unless otherwise set forth herein, Wife assumes full responsibility for any indebtedness
which she has contracted or incurred in her name, alone or jointly, after the date of separation.
Unless otherwise set forth herein, Wife represents and warrants to Husband that, since the filing
of the divorce action, she has not contracted or incurred any debt or liability, for which Husband
or his Estate nfight be responsible, and shall indemnify and save Husband harmless from any and
all claims or demands made against him or his Estate by reason of debts or obligations incurred
by Wife and/or assumed herein.
Unless otherwise set forth herein, Husband assumes full responsibility for any
indebtedness which he has contracted or incurred in his name, alone or jointly, after the date of
separation of thins Agreement. Unless otherwise set forth herein, Husband represents and
warrants to Wife that, since the filing of the divorce action, he has not contracted or incurred any
debt or liability, for which Wife or her Estate might be responsible, and shall indemnify and save
Husband harmless fi.om any and all claims or demands made against her or her Estate by reason
of debts or obligations incurred by Husband and/or assumed herein.
9. OTHER MARITAL ASSETS
During the course of this marriage, the parties purchased a marital residence located at 20
Pine Creek Drive, Carlisle, PA 17013. The parties have agreed that Wife shall assume sole
ownership of said martial residence. Wife shall refinance the mortgage on the martial residence
or sell the marital residence by December 31, 2006. Wife shall hold Husband harmless l~om any
obligation associated with the martial residence. Husband shall execute a deed in favor of Wife
contemporaneously with the execution of this Agreement.
10. TAX LIABILITY
The parties hereto believe and agree that the division of property heretofore made by this
Agreement is a non-taxable division of property between co-owners rather than a taxable sale or
exchange of property. Each party promises not to take any position with respect to the adjusted
basis of the property assigned to him or her with respect to any other issue which is inconsistent
with the position set forth in the preceding sentence on his or her Federal or State income tax
return
11. MUTUAL RELEASE
Subject to the provisions of this Agreement, each party has released and discharged, and
by this Agreement does for himself or herself, and his or her heirs, legal representatives,
executors, administrators and assigns, release and discharge the other of and fi.om all caused of
action, claims, rights or demands whatsoever in law or equity, which either of the parties ever
had or now has against the other, except any or all causes of action for divorce and except any or
all caused of action for any breach of any provision of this Agreement. Each party also waives
his or her right to request marital counseling pursuant to Pennsylvania's Divorce Code.
12. CHILD SUPPORT & ALIMONY
Husband shall pay Wife One Thousand Four Hundred Dollars ($1,400.00) per month as
spousal support until a divorce decree is entered and then, upon the entry of a divorce, said
support obligation shall convert to non-modifiable alimony. Both parties acknowledge and agree
that the provisions of this Agreement providing for alimony are fair, adequate and satisfactory
based on actual need, ab'flity to pay, duration of the marriage and other relevant factors taken into
consideration by the parties. Although the approval of this Agreement by a court of competent
jurisdiction in connection with this action in divorce filed by Husband or Wife shall be deemed
an order of the court and may be enforced as such, this Agreement, insofar as it pertains only to
spousal support and the payment of alimony following the entry of a final Decree in Divorce
between the parties. Alimony shall be made payable through Cumberland County Domestic
Relations.
Husband shall pay $600.00 per month, per child until each child graduates from college.
Child support shall be made payable through Cumberland County Domestic Relations.
Husband shall also maintain health insurance for Wife for a minimum of two years from
the execution of this agreement.
Husband shall also maintain a life insurance policy which names Wife and the children as
beneficiaries that provides a benefit equal to the Husband's total alimony and child support
obligation for a ten year period.
13. ALIMONY PENDENTE LITE, COUNSEL FEES AND EXPENSES
Both parties hereby acknowledge and accept that the provisions of this Agreement
providing for the equitable distribution of marital property are fair, adequate and satisfactory to
them. Both parties agree to accept the provisions of this Agreement in lieu of and in full and
final settlement and satisfaction of all claims and demands that either may now or hereafter have
against the other.
14. INCOME TAX RETURNS
Husband and Wife agree to individual tax returns for 2003 and thereafter until their
divorce is final. Each party shall be solely responsible for any and all Federal, State and Local
tax liability beginning in 2004 and thereafter. Each party shall have the exclusive right to any
and all refunds based on their Federal, State and Local tax returns beginning in 2004 and
thereal~er
15. WAIVER OF CLAIMS AGAINST ESTATES
Except as herein otherwise provided, each party may dispose of his or her property in any
way, and each party hereby waives and relinquishes any and all rights he or she may now have or
hereafter acquire, under the present or future laws of any jurisdiction, to share in the property or
the estate of the other as a result of the martial relationship, including, without limitation, dower,
curtsey, statutory allowance, widow's allowance, right to take intestacy, right to take aga'mst the
will of the other, and right to act as administrator or executor of the other's estate. Each will, at
the request of the other, execute, acknowledge and deliver any and all instruments which may be
necessary or advisable to carry into effect this mutual waiver and relinquishment of all such
interests, rights and claims and both parties will revoke prior wills or testamentary documents.
16. AGREEMENT NOT PREDICATED ON DIVORCE
It is specifically understood and agreed by and between the parties hereto and each of the
said parties does hereby warrant and represent to the other, that the execution and delivery of this
Agreement is not predicated upon nor made subject to any agreement for institution, prosecution,
defense, or for the non-prosecution or non-defense of any action for divorce; provided, however,
that nothing contained in this Agreement shall prevent or preclude either of the parties hereto
from commencing, instituting or prosecuting any action or actions for divorce, either absolute or
otherwise, upon just, legal and proper grounds; nor to prevent either party from defending any
such action which has been, may or shall be instituted by the other party, or fi'om making any
just or proper defense thereto.
17. SUBSEQUENT DIVORCE
The parties hereby mutually consent to a divorce and the entering of a divorce decree on
the no-fault grounds that their marriage is irretrievably broken pursuant to §3301(c) of the
Pennsylvania Divorce Code. Parties herein shall execute Affidavits of Consent and a final
decree in divorce will then be obtained.
18. BREACH AND ENFORCEMENT
If either party hereto breaches any of the provisions of this Agreement, the other party
shall have the right to bring any actions or actions in law or equity for such breach, and the
breaching party shall be responsible for the payment of all costs and reasonable legal fees
incurred by the other party in enforcing his or her rights under this Agreement.
It is expressly understood and agreed by and between the parties hereto that this
Agreement may be specifically enforced by either party in Equity, and the parties hereto agree
that if an action to enforce this Agreement is brought in Equity by either party, the other party
will make no objection on the alleged ground of lack of jurisdiction of said Court on the ground
that there is an adequate remedy at law. The parties do not intend or purport hereby to
improperly confer jurisdiction on a Court in Equity by this Agreement, but they agree as
provided herein for the forum of equity in mutual recognition of the present state of the law, and
in recognition of the general jurisdiction of Courts in Equity over agreements such as this one.
19. _RE-ACKNOWLEDGMENT
Each party acknowledges that it may be appropriate and required that this Agreement be
re-acknowledged at some time in the future before the Clerk of the Commonwealth Court, Clerk
of Orphans Court or some other Court, and each party agrees that they will m-acknowledge their
signature before the Clerk of such Court upon request of the other party so that this Agreement
may comply with the acknowledgment rules and provisions of any such Cot~.
20. ADDITIONAL INSTRUMENTS
Each of the parties hereto agrees that he or she will join in the execution,
acknowledgment and delivery of any deed or other document which may be reasonably
necessary to carry out the intent of this Agreement, and, in the event either of the parties hereto
would not join in the execution, acknowledgment and delivery of such instrument, then such
party does hereby irrevocably appoint the other party hereto as his or her Attorney-in-Fact to
execute, acknowledge and deliver such instrument hereby ratifying all that such other party
hereto may do by virtue hereof with a copy of this Agreement to be a sufficient Power of
Attorney to carry out the intent and purpose of this paragraph.
Nothing contained in this section shall affect the right of one party to expressly include or
exclude, as the case may be, the other party as beneficiary in any will, insurance policy or other
document whether the same is presently in effect or would become effective in the future.
21. VOLUNTARY EXECUTION
The provisions of this Agreement and their legal effect have been fully explained to the
parties by their respective legal representatives, and each party acknowledges that the Agreement
is fair and equitable, that it is being entered into voluntarily, with full knowledge of the assets of
both parties, and that it is not the result of any duress or undue influence. The parties
acknowledge that they have been furnished with all information relating to the financial affairs of
the other which has been requested by each oftbem or their respective counsel.
22. ENTIRE AGREEMENT
This Agreement contains the entire understanding of the parties and there are not
representations, warranties, covenants or undertakings other than those expressly set forth herein.
23. DISCLOSURE
Each of the parties hereto acknowledges that there has been full disclosure of all relevant
matters of each party to the other party, that each of the parties is fully cognizant of his and her
legal rights and liabilities with respect to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, that he and
she understand the legal effect of this provisions of this Agreement and acknowledge that this
Agreement is fair and equitable to each of the parties hereto, and that this Agreement was
entered into voluntarily and without any undue influence or duress upon either party hereto.
24. MODIFICATION AND WAIVER
This Agreement shah constitute a full, complete, and total binding Agreement between
the parties concerning support, maintenance, alimony and property settlement, and is precluded
fi.om modification EXCEPT if the parties specifically agree to modify this Agreement.
Any and all modifications to this Agreement shall only be by written agreement
containing the same formalities as this Agreement and shall exhibit the notarized signatures of
both parties, along with two witnesses.
The parties specifically agree that they may rescind this Agreement only by written
agreement containing the same formalities as this Agreement which shall exhibit the notarized
signatures of both parties, along with two witnesses.
Any waiver of a breach of any provision of this Agreement shall not constitute an
ongoing waiver.
25. PRIOR AGREEMENTS
This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding and agreement between the parties
hereto, and there are no other representations, warranties, covenants, understandings or
agreements other than those expressly set forth herein.
26. INCORPORATION 1NTO DECREE OF DIVORCE
Unless as otherwise provided herein, this Agreement shall be incorporated in and made a
part of any Decree that might be entered in any dissolution proceeding between the parties hereto
upon the filing by either or both parties of an executed copy of this Agreement in such action and
same may be incorporated by reference into any such Decree or court order.
27. DESCRIPTIVE HEADINGS
The descriptive headings used herein are for convenience only. They shall have no effect
whatsoever in determining the rights or obligations of the parties.
28. INDEPENDENT AND SEPARATE COVENANTS
It is specifically understood and agreed by and between the parties hereto, that each
paragraph shall be deemed a separate and independent covenant and agreement.
29. APPLICABLE LAW
This Agreement shall be interpreted in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth
of Pennsylvania.
30. VOID CLAUSES
If any term, condition, clause or provision of this Agreement shall be determined or
declared to be void or invalid in law or otherwise, then only that term, condition, clause or
provision shall be stricken from this Agreement and in all other respects, this Agreement shall be
valid and continue in full force, effect and operation
31. AGREEMENT B1NDING ON HEIRS
This Agreement shall inure to the benefit of and shall be binding upon the parties hereto,
their heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns.
32. EFFECTIVE DATE
This Agreement shall be considered to be effective at 12:01 a.m. on the date set forth on
page one of this Agreement.
In Testimony Whereof, witness the signature of the parties hereto this
,2003.
Witness
day of 4~
BELINDA PUNIHAOLE
STATE OF :
..
COUNTY OF.'
SS.
On this, the .
personally appeared
7 ~"day of
HERMAN M.
~OLE
,2003, before me, a Notary Public,
and in due form of law acknowledged the
foregoing Property Settlement Agreement to be his act and deed, and desired that the same might
be recordedassuch.
Sworn to and subscribed
before me this '7' ~day
of~e(~, ~.' ,2003.
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA :
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND :
SS.
On this, the ~' ~f' day of ~'~q/r , 2003, before me, a Notary
Public, personally appeared BELINDA PUt. HAOLE and in due form of law acknowledged
the foregoing Property Settlement Agreement to be her act and deed, and desired that the same
might be recorded as such.
Sworn to and subscribed
before me this 7 afiaY
of ~,J7~ ,2003.
· uoro Cumberland Oounty
My Oomml# on Expire~ durle 21, 2004
BELINDA PUNLHAOLE
PLAINTIFF
V.
HERMAN M. PUNIHAOLE
DEFENDANT
IN 'I~E COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
:
03-4052 CIVIL ACTION LAW
:
: IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, Monday, August 25, 2003 , upon consideration of the attached Complaint,
it is hereby directed that parties and their respective counsel appear before Dawn S. Sunday, Esq. , the conciliator,
at 39 West Main Street, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055 on Tuesday, Sel~tember 23, 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/ Dawn S. Sunday, Esq.
Custody Conciliator
The Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County is required by law to comply with the Americans
with Disabilites Act of 1990. For information about accessible facilities and reasonable accommodations
available to disabled individuals having business before the court, please contact our office. All arrangements
must be made at least 72 hours prior to any hearing or business before the court. You must attend the scheduled
conference or hearing.
YOU SHOULD TAKE TItlS PAPER TO YOUR ATTORNEY AT ONCE. IF YOU DO NOT
HAVE AN ATi'ORNEY 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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BELINDA PUNIHAOLE,
PLAINTIFF
V.
HERMAN M. PUNIHAOLE,
DEFENDANT
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 2003-4052 CIVIL TERM
IN DIVORCE/CUSTODY
STIPULATED CUSTODY AGREEMENT
AND NOW, COMES, the parties in the above-captioned matter, to wit, Belinda
Punihaole, represented by Peter J. Russo, Esquire and Herman M. Punihaole,
unrepresented, and request that the attached Order of Court be entered by the Court, by
stipulation of the parties.
NOW, THEREFORE, the parties hereto, each intending to be legally bound
hereby, place their seal:
BELINDA PUNIHAOLE
Date:
Date: c~ /i,)o 5' Date:
BELINDA PUNIHAOLE, :
PLAINTIFF :
.,
V. :
:
HERMAN M. PUNIHAOLE, :
DEFENDANT :
SEP 1§ ZOO3
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 2003-4052 CIVIL TERM
IN DIVORCE/CUSTODY
CUSTODY ORDER
AND NOW, this ~_~day of~__,
of the within Stipulated Custody Agreement,
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED AND DECREED THAT:
1. The parties shall share legal custody of the parties' minor children, David Punihaole,
born April 8, 1987, and Thomas Punihaole, bom September 9, 1988.
2. The Mother shall have primary physical custody of the parties' minor children.
3. Father shall be entitled to liberal pedods of visitation, upon his request, as the parties
mutually agree.
4. Both parents shall permit reasonable telephone access to the child while the child is in
his or her custody.
5. The parents are encouraged to accommodate the reasonable requests of the other
parent for alternations of any agreed upon schedule; as the circumstances and best
interests of the child require.
6. Each party shall be responsible to provide transportation in order to pick the children
up at the commencement of their pedods of visitation.
7. If either party hereto breaches any of the provisions of this Agreement, the other party
shall have the dght to bring any actions or actions in law or equity for such breach, and
2003, upon consideration
the breaching party shall be responsible for the payment of all costs and reasonable
legal fees incurred by the other party in enforcing her rights under this Agreement.
8. Neither party shall do anything which may estrange the Child from the other, or injure
the opinion of the Child as to the other party, or which may hamper the free and
natural development of the Child's love or affection for the other party.
9. Any ongoing modification or waiver of any of the provisions of this Agreement shall be
effective only if made in writing and only if executed with the same formality as this
Stipulation and Agreement.
10. The parties desire that this Stipulation and Agreement be made an Order of Court to
the Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County does, in fact have jurisdiction over
the issue of custody of the parties' minor Child and shall retain such jurisdiction should
circumstances change and either party desire or require modification of said Order.
11. The parties agree that in making this Agreement, there has been no fraud,
concealment, overreaching, coercion, or other unfair dealing on the part of the other.
12. The parties acknowledge that they have read and understand the provisions of this
Agreement. Each party acknowledges that the Agreement is fair and equitable and
that it is not the result of any duress or undue influence.
Peter J. Russo, Esquire
Herman Punihaole, Pre Se
~BY THE CURT, ~
SEP 3u2003
BELINDA PUNIHAOLE
Plaintiff
VS.
HERMAN M. PUNIHAOLE
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
03-4052 CIVIL ACTION LAW
IN CUSTODY
ORDER
AND NOW, this 23au day of September~ 2003 , the conciliator, being advised by
counsel that all custody issues have been resolved by agreement of the parties, hereby relinquishes
jurisdiction. The Custody Conciliation Conference schedule for today, September 23, 2003 is
cancelled.
FOR THE COURT,
Dawn S Sunday, Esquire
Custody Conciliator