HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-7602HELEN FULTZ,
Plaintiff
V.
MATTHEW SHINDEL,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PA
NO. '76 e.2,
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN CUSTODY
COMPLAINT FOR CUSTODY
1. The Plaintiff is Helen Fultz, who currently resides at 20 Stephen Road, Apartment
B3, Camp Hill, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
2. The Defendant is Matthew Shindel, who currently resides at 2208 Warren Way,
Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
3. The Plaintiff seeks custody of the following child:
Name: Damian Nathanial Shindel
Date of Birth: March 5, 2003
Address: 20 Stephen Road, Apartment B3, Camp Hill, Cumberland
County, Pennsylvania
4. The child was born out of wedlock.
5. The child is presently in the custody of Helen Fultz, who resides at 20 Stephen Road,
Apartment B3, Camp Hill, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
6. During the child's lifetime, he has resided with the following persons and at the
following addresses:
Name Address
Helen Fultz and Matthew Shindel 20 Stephen Road,
Apartment B3,
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Helen Fultz 20 Stephen Road,
Apartment B3,
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Date
Birth to September 24, 2007
September 24, 2007 to present
7. The mother of the child is Plaintiff, who resides at 20 Stephen Road, Apartment B3,
Camp Hill, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
8. Mother of the child, Helen Fultz, is not married.
9. The father of the child is Matthew Shindel, who currently resides at 2208 Warren
Way, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
10. Father of the child, Matthew Shindel, is not married.
11. The relationship of Plaintiff to the child is that of Mother.
12. The relationship of Defendant to the child is that of Father.
13. The Plaintiff currently resides with the following persons:
a. Her Son: Damian Nathanial Shindel
14. The Defendant currently resides with the following persons:
a. His Mother: Terry Shindel
15. The Plaintiff has not participated as a party or witness, or in another capacity, in
other litigation concerning the custody of the child in this or any other court.
16. The Plaintiff has no information of a custody proceeding concerning the child
pending in a court of this Commonwealth.
17. The Plaintiff does not know of a person or a party to the proceedings who has
physical custody of the child or claims to have custody or visitation rights with respect to the
child.
18. The best interest and permanent welfare of the child will be served by granting the
relief requested for reasons including the following:
a. The Plaintiff has been the primary caregiver of the minor child since his
birth. Plaintiff has:
i. Planned and prepared meals;
ii. Bathed, groomed and dressed the child;
Purchased, cleaned and cared for the child's clothing;
iv. Arranged medical care, including trips to physicians;
V. Arranged alternative daycare;
Vi. Put the child to bed nightly, attended the child in the middle of the
night, and awakened the child in the morning.
b. The child has a psychological bond with the Plaintiff.
C. Plaintiff is able to provide a stable environment for the child.
d. Father is making poor choices by choosing his relationship with his girlfriend
over the relationship with his son.
19. Each parent whose parental rights to the child have not been terminated has been
named as parties to this action.
WHEREFORE, the Plaintiff requests that this Court grant primary physical custody of the
child to the Plaintiff, with periods of supervised visitation to Father.
Respectfully submitted,
ABom &KUTVLA"s, L.L.P.
DATE 12- 119 1 D ?
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Kara W. Haggerty, EsqW64
Supreme Court ID No. i
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6 South Hanover Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 249-0900
VERIFICATION
I, HELEN FULTZ, verify that the statements made in this Custody Complaint are true and
correct to the best of my knowledge, information, and belief. I understand that false statements
herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. § 4904 relating to unsworn falsification to
authorities.
Date ` c) --A C_ \ -- \ - > >
HELEN FULTZ
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
AND NOW, this LV?Y of December 2007, I, Kara W. Haggerty, Esquire, of Abom &
Kutulakis, L.L.P, hereby certify that I did serve a true and correct copy of the foregoing Custody
Complaint, upon the Defendant by depositing, or causing to be deposited, same in the United States
Mail, First-class mail, postage prepaid addressed to the following:
Matthew Shindel
2208 Warren Way
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
Respectfully submitted,
AaOM & KUTULA"S, L.L.P.
Kara W. Haggerty, Esquire
Supreme Court ID No. 9
36 South Hanover Street \
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 249-0900
Attorney for Plaintiff
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HELEN FULTZ IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
PLAINTIFF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V.
2007-7602 CIVIL ACTION LAW
MATTHEW SHINDEL IN CUSTODY
DEFENDANT
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, Friday, December 21, 2007 _,upon consideration of the attached Complaint,
it is hereby directed that parties and their respective counsel appear before John J. Mangan, Jr., Esq. , the conciliator,
at 4th Floor, Cumberland County Courthouse, Carlisle on Tuesday, January 15, 2008 at 2:00 PM
for a Pre-Hearing Custody Conference. At such conference, an effort will be made to resolve the issues in dispute; or
if this cannot be accomplished, to define and narrow the issues to be heard by the court, and to enter into a temporary
order. 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/ ? john b Mangan, fr., Esq_ d
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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HELEN FULTZ, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. No. 07 - 7602 CIVIL ACTION LAW
MATTHEW SHINDEL, IN CUSTODY
Defendant
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW this M day of April, 2008, upon consideration of the attached Custody
Conciliation Report, it is Ordered and Directed as follows:
Legal Custody: The Father, Matthew Shindel, and the Mother, Helen Fultz, shall have shared
legal custody of Damian Nathanial Shindel, born 3/5/2003. The parties shall have an equal
right to make all major non-emergency decisions affecting the Child's general well-being
including, but not limited to, all decisions regarding his health, education and religion.
Pursuant to the terms of 23 Pa.C.S. §5309, each parent shall be entitled to all records and
information pertaining to the Child including, but not limited to, medical, dental, religious or
school records, the residence address of the Child and of the other parent. To the extent one
parent has possession of any such records or information, that parent shall be required to share
the same, or copies thereof, with the other parent within such reasonable time as to make the
records and information of reasonable use to the other parent.
2. Physical Custody: The Mother shall have primary physical custody of the Child subject to
Father's partial physical custody as follows:
a. Commencing 1/17/08, Father shall have physical custody of the Child every Tuesday and
Thursday. On Tuesday, Father shall pick the Child up after day care and return the Child to
Mother's residence no later than 7:00 pm. On Thursday, Father shall pick the Child up at
an agreed upon location and time and return the Child to Mother's residence no later than
7:00 pm.
b. Commencing 1/26/08, Father shall have every other weekend from late afternoon Saturday
until Sunday evening. The exchange locations and times shall be by mutual agreement.
Pursuant to the terms of this sub-paragraph, upon mutual agreement, Father shall have the
option of having physical custody of the Child from Saturday until Monday morning
whereby the Child would be dropped off at day care.
c. Father shall have additional periods of physical custody as the parties may agree.
3. The parties shall share transportation for the exchanges by mutual agreement.
4. Holidays: Major holidays with the Child shall be alternated between the parents pursuant to
the attached holiday schedule or as mutually agreed upon.
5. Neither party may say or do anything nor permit a third party to do or say anything that may
estrange the Child from the other party, or injure the opinion of the Child as to the other party,
or may hamper the free and natural development of the Child's love or affection for the other
party. To the extent possible, both parties shall not allow third parties disparage the other
parent in the presence of the Child.
6. In the event of a medical emergency, the custodial party shall notify the other party as soon as
practicable after the emergency is handled.
7. Telephone Contact: Telephone contact between the Child and the non-custodial parent shall
be reasonable and liberal as agreed upon between the parties.
8. Each parent shall have two non-consecutive weeks (i.e. no more than seven days in a row) of
vacation per year with the Child. The requesting parent shall give the other parent 30 days
advance notice of the requested time and this vacation week shall supersede the regular
physical custody schedule. In the event the parties schedule conflicting vacations, the party
first providing written notice shall have the choice of vacation. Prior to departure, the parties
will provide each other with information regarding the intended vacation destination and a
telephone number at which they can be reached during their vacation. The parties may
expand/alter this vacation time by mutual agreement.
9. This Order is entered pursuant to a Custody Conciliation Conference. The parties may modify
the provisions of this Order by mutual consent. In the absence of mutual consent, the terms of
this Order shall control.
distribution:
? Kara Haggerty, Esquire
.-f atthew Shindel, 2208 Warren Way, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
?John J. Mangan, Esquire
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HOLIDAYS AND TIlVIES EVEN ODD
SPECIAL DAYS YEARS YEARS
Easter Day From 6 pm the evening before the Father Mother
holiday to 6 pm the day of the
holiday
Memorial Day From 6 pm the evening before the Mother Father
holiday to 6 pm the day of the
holiday
Independence Day From 6 pm the evening before the Father Mother
holiday to6 pm the day of the holiday
Labor Day From 6 pm the evening before the Mother Father
holiday to 6 pm the day of the
holiday
Thanksgiving 1St From 6 pm the evening before Father Mother
Half Thanksgiving Day to 3 pm on
Thanks ivin Da
Thanksgiving 2" From 3 pm on Thanksgiving Day to Mother Father
half 6 m the day after Thanksgiving Day
Christmas 1St Half From noon on 12/24 to noon on Father Mother
12/25
Christmas 2° Half From noon on 12/25 to noon on Mother Father
12/26
Mother's Day From 6 pm the evening before the Mother Mother
holiday to 6 pm the day of the
holiday
Father's Day From 6 pm the evening before the Father Father
holiday to 6 pm the day of the
holiday
HELEN FULTZ, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. No. 07 - 7602 CIVIL ACTION LAW
MATTHEW SHINDEL, IN CUSTODY
Defendant
CUSTODY CONCILIATION SUMMARY REPORT
IN ACCORDANCE WITH CUMBERLAND COUNTY RULE OF CIVIL PROCEDURE
1915.3-8(b), the undersigned Custody Conciliator submits the following report:
The pertinent information pertaining to the Child who is the subject of this litigation is
as follows:
Name Date of Birth
Damian Nathaniel Shindel 3/5/2003
Currently in the Custody of
Mother
2. A Conciliation Conference was held with regard to this matter on January 15, 2008
with the following individuals in attendance:
The Father, Matthew Shindel, pro se
The Mother, Helen Fultz, with her counsel, Kara W. Haggerty, Esquire.
3. The parties agreed to the entry of an Order in the form as attached.
Date: L??-------v_.
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Kara W. Haggerty, Esquire
Attorney I.D. #: 86914
36 South Hanover Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 249-0900
HELEN FULTZ,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PA
V. NO. 07-7602
MATTHEW SHINDEL, CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Defendant IN CUSTODY
TO THE HONORABLE EDGAR B. BAYLEY, JUDGE OF SAID COURT:
MOTION TO MODIFY CUSTODY
AND NOW, comes the Plaintiff, Helen Fultz, by and through her attorney, Kara W. Haggerty,
Esquire, of Abom & Kutulakis, L.L.P. and moves this Court to Modify Custody and in support thereof
avers as follows:
On April 14, 2008 an Order of Court was entered granting Mother primary physical
custody and Father partial physical custody of the minor child, Damian Nathanial Shindel. A copy of
the Order of Court is attached hereto as Exhibit A.
2. This Order should be modified for the following reasons:
a. The child has been exhibiting significant negative behavior changes following
his custodial time with his Father, to include acting out physically and verbally, wetting the bed, and
generally requiring more discipline.
b. It is believed and therefore averred that Father is engaging in sexual activity in
front of the child during his periods of physical custody.
i. Father's girlfriend, Ashley Wright, is believed to be his first cousin;
ii. The child has detailed activity about Daddy's arm being under Ashley's
shirt and Daddy having to take Ashley's pants off due to her pants getting wet.
It is believed and therefore averred that Father obtained a DNA paternity test
without the knowledge of Mother, that excludes Father as the biological father of the subject minor
child.
i. After obtaining the DNA test, Father stated to Mother that he would no
longer be exercising physical custody of the child;
ii. Mother has never been provided with a copy of the DNA test to confirm
the results.
d. The minor child will be beginning kindergarten at the West Shore School
District in August 2008.
e. The present custody schedule will need to be modified to provide a school year
schedule for the child.
WHEREFORE, it is respectfully requested that the Custody Order be modified as follows:
- Mother shall maintain primary physical custody;
- Father be granted partial physical custody on an alternating weekend basis with no overnight
custody.
- The child have no contact with Ashley Wright during Father's period of custody.
- Any other relief that This Honorable Court deems appropriate.
Respectfully submitted,
Date: g
ABOM & KUTULAKIS, LLP
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Kara W. Haggerty,
36 South Hanover'
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 249-0900
ID #86914
VERIFICATION
I, HELEN FULTZ, verify that the statements made in this Motion for Modification of Custody
are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information, and belief. I understand that false
statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. § 4904 relating to unsworn falsification to
authorities.
Date
HEL N FULTZ
APR 11 2008
HELEN FULTZ, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. No. 07 - 7602 CIVIL ACTION LAW
MATTHEW SHINDEL, IN CUSTODY
Defendant
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW this -4- day of April, 2008, upon consideration of the attached Custody
Conciliation Report, it is Ordered and Directed as follows:
1. Legal Custody: The Father, Matthew Shindel, and the Mother, Helen Fultz, shall have shared
legal custody of Darman Nathanial Shindel, born 3/5/2003. The parties shall have an equal
right to make all major non-emergency decisions affecting the Child's general well-being
including, but not limited to, all decisions regarding his health, education and religion.
Pursuant to the terms of 23 Pa.C.S. §5309, each parent shall be entitled to all records and
information pertaining to the Child including, but not limited to, medical, dental, religious or
school records, the residence address of the Child and of the other parent. To the extent one
parent has possession of any such records or information, that parent shall be required to share
the same, or copies thereof, with the other parent within such reasonable time as to make the
records and information of reasonable use to the other parent.
2. Physical Custody: The Mother shall have primary physical custody of the Child subject to
Father's partial physical custody as follows:
a. Commencing 1/17/08, Father shall have physical custody of the Child every Tuesday and
Thursday. On Tuesday, Father shall pick the Child up after day care and return the Child to
Mother's residence no later than 7:00 pm. On Thursday, Father shall pick the Child up at
an agreed upon location and time and return the Child to Mother's residence no later than
7:00 pm.
b. Commencing 1/26/08, Father shall have every other weekend from late afternoon Saturday
until Sunday evening. The exchange locations and tames shall be by mutual agreement.
Pursuant to the terms of this sub-paragraph, upon mutual agreement, Father shall have the
option of having physical custody of the Child from Saturday until Monday morning
whereby the Child would be dropped off at day care.
c. Father shall have additional periods of physical custody as the parties may agree. r
3. The parties shall share transportation for the exchanges by mutual agreement.
4. Holidays: Major holidays with the Child shall be alternated between the parents pursuant_
to ?
the attached holiday schedule or as mutually agreed upon.
5. Neither party may say or do anything nor permit a third party to do or say anything that may
estrange the Child from the other party, or injure the opinion of the Child as to the other party,
or may hamper the free and natural development of the Child's love or affection for the other
party. To the extent possible, both parties shall not allow third parties disparage the other
parent in the presence of the Child.
6. In the event of a medical emergency, the custodial party shall notify the other party as soon as
practicable after the emergency is handled.
7. Telephone Contact: Telephone contact between the Child and the non-custodial parent shall
be reasonable and liberal as agreed upon between the parties.
8. Each parent shall have two non-consecutive weeks (i.e. no more than seven days in a row) of
vacation per year with the Child. The requesting parent shall give the other parent 30 days
advance notice of the requested time and this vacation week shall supersede the regular
physical custody schedule. In the event the parties schedule conflicting vacations, the parry
first providing written notice shall have the choice of vacation. Prior to departure, the parties
will provide each other with information regarding the intended vacation destination and a
telephone number at which they can be reached during their vacation. The parties may
expand/alter this vacation time by mutual agreement.
9. This Order is entered pursuant to a Custody Conciliation Conference. The parties may modify
the provisions of this Order by mutual consent. In the absence of mutual consent, the terms of
this Order shall control.
By the Court,
Distribution:
Kara Haggerty, Esquire iL rhoii*?' ?M
Matthew Shindel, 2208 Warren Way, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
John J. Mangan, Esquire
HOLIDAYS AND TIMES
SPECIAL DAYS EVEN ODD
Easter Day From 6 pm the evening before the ARS
YEARS
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holiday to 6 pm the day of the er
Mother
holida
Memorial Day From 6 pm the evening before the Mother
Fath
holiday to 6 pm the day of the er
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Independence Day From 6 pm the evening before the Fath
Labor Day
holida to6 m the day of the holiday er Mother
From 6 pm the evening before the
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Father
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Thanksgiving 1
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Thanksgiving Day to 3 pm on r
Thanksgiving 2n
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From 3 pm on Thanks
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Christmas 1 Half
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Christmas 2" Half From noon on 12/25 to noon on Moth
12/26 er Father
Mother's Day From 6 pm the evening before the Mother
Moth
holiday to 6 pm the day of the er
holida
Father's Day From 6 pm the evening before the Father
Fath
holiday to 6 pm the day of the er
HELEN FULTZ,
Plaintiff IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V.
No. 07 - 7602 CIVIL ACTION LAW
MATTHEW SHINDEL,
Defendant IN CUSTODY
CUSTODY CONCILIATION SLTNIl?ARy REPORT
IN ACCORDANCE WffH CUMBE
1915.3-8(b), the undersigned Custody Conciliators COUNTY RULE OF CIVIL, pROCEDU1tE
following eport:
The Pertinent information pertaining to the Child who is the subject
as follows: J of this litigation is
Name Date of Birth
Damian Nathaniel Shindel 3/5/2003 Currently in the Custodv of
Mother
2• A Conciliation Conference was held
with the with regard to this matter on Jan
following individuals in attendance: ?y 15, 2008
The Father, Matthew Shindel, pro se
The Mother, Helen Fultz, with her counsel, Kara W. Haggerty, Esquire.
3• The parties agreed to the entry of an Order in the form as attached.
Date:_y&4
Jo gan, Es e
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
AND NOW, this
-__ day of May, 2008, I, Kara W Haggerty, Esquire of ABOM &
KUTULAKIS, LLP, hereby certify that I did serve or cause to be
served a true and correct copy of the
foregoing Motion to Modify Custody by First Class U.S. Mail addressed to the following:
Jane Adams, Esquire
17 West South Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
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HELEN FULTZ IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
PLAINTIFF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V.
MATTHEW SHINDEL
DEFENDANT
2007-7602 CIVIL ACTION LAW
IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, Wednesday, June 04, 2008 , upon consideration of the attached Complaint,
it is hereby directed that parties and their respective counsel appear before John J. Mangan, Jr., Esq. , the conciliator,
at__ _ 4th Floor, Cumberland County Courthouse, Carlisle on Friday, June 27, 2008 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. 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/ ohn . Mangan, r. Es q.
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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HELEN FULTZ, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. No. 07 - 7602 CIVIL ACTION LAW
MATTHEW SHINDEL, IN CUSTODY
Defendant
Prior Judge: Edgar B. Bayley, P.J.
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW this ID day o 2%9,-upon consideration of the attached Custody
Conciliation Report, it is Ordered and Directed as follows:
1. The prior Order of Court dated April 14, 2008 is hereby VACATED.
2. Legal Custody: The Father, Matthew Shindel, and the Mother, Helen Fultz, shall have shared
legal custody of Damian Nathanial Shindel, born 3/5/2003. The parties shall have an equal
right to make all major non-emergency decisions affecting the Child's general well-being
including, but not limited to, all decisions regarding his health, education and religion.
Pursuant to the terms of 23 Pa.C.S. §5309, each parent shall be entitled to all records and
information pertaining to the Child including, but not limited to, medical, dental, religious or
school records, the residence address of the Child and of the other parent. To the extent one
parent has possession of any such records or information, that parent shall be required to share
the same, or copies thereof, with the other parent within such reasonable time as to make the
records and information of reasonable use to the other parent.
3. Physical Custody: The Mother shall have primary physical custody of the Child subject to
Father's partial physical custody as follows:
a. For the summer time when school is not in session, Father shall have physical custody of
the Child every Tuesday from 2:00 pm until 6:00 pm and Thursday from 11:30 am until
6:00 pm. Father shall pick up the Child at maternal grandmother's residence and for the
6:00 pm exchange, the location shall be at Michael's on Simpson Ferry Rd. The parties
may alter said times and locations by mutual agreement.
b. For the summer time when school is not in session, Father shall have physical custody of
the Child from 12:00 pm on Saturday until Sunday at 6:00 pm. Father shall pick up the
Child at maternal grandmother's residence at 12:00 pm and for the 6:00 pm exchange, the
location shall be at Michael's on Simpson Ferry Road absent mutual agreement otherwise.
c. Once school begins in the fall, Father shall have physical custody of the Child every other
weekend from Friday at 6:00 pm until Sunday at 6:00 pm. The exchange location shall be
at Michael's on Simpson Ferry Road absent mutual agreement otherwise. Additionally,
during the school year, Father shall have at a minimum of one visit with the Child between
Monday and Friday every week for four hours.
d. Father shall have additional periods of physical custody as the parties may agree.
4. The custodial party shall ensure that the Child's homework is completed prior to school the
following day.
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5. The parties shall make all reasonable efforts to transport the Child themselves, unless there
exists extenuating circumstances otherwise.
6. Holidays: Major holidays with the Child shall be alternated between the parents pursuant to
the attached holiday schedule or as mutually agreed upon.
7. Neither party may say or do anything nor permit a third party to do or say anything that may
estrange the Child from the other party, or injure the opinion of the Child as to the other party,
or may hamper the free and natural development of the Child's love or affection for the other
party. To the extent possible, both parties shall not allow third parties disparage the other
parent in the presence of the Child.
8. In the event of a medical emergency, the custodial party shall notify the other party as soon as
practicable after the emergency is handled.
9. Telephone Contact: Telephone contact between the Child and the non-custodial parent shall
be reasonable and liberal as agreed upon between the parties.
10. Each parent shall have two non-consecutive weeks (i.e. no more than seven days in a row) of
vacation per year with the Child. The requesting parent shall give the other parent 30 days
advance notice of the requested time and this vacation week shall supersede the regular
physical custody schedule. In the event the parties schedule conflicting vacations, the party
first providing written notice shall have the choice of vacation. Prior to departure, the parties
will provide each other with information regarding the intended vacation destination and a
telephone number at which they can be reached during their vacation. The parties may
expand/alter this vacation time by mutual agreement.
11. This Order is entered pursuant to a Custody Conciliation Conference. The parties may modify
the provisions of this Order by mutual consent. In the absence of mutual consent, the terms of
this Order shall control.
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?Jane Adams, Esquire
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HOLIDAYS AND TEWES EVEN ODD
SPECIAL DAYS YEARS YEARS
Easter Day From 6 pm the evening before the Father Mother
holiday to 6 pm the day of the
holiday
Memorial Day From 6 pm the evening before the Mother Father
holiday to 6 pm the day of the
holiday
Independence Day From 6 pm the evening before the Father Mother
holiday to pm the day of the holiday
Labor Day From 6 pm the evening before the Mother Father
holiday to 6 pm the day of the
holiday
Thanksgiving 1 From 6 pm the evening before Father Mother
Half Thanksgiving Day to 3 pm on
Thanksgiving Da
Thanksgiving 2n From 3 pm on Thanksgiving Day to Mother Father
half 6 m the day after Thanksgiving Da
Christmas 1 Half From noon on 12/24 to noon on Father Mother
12/25
Christmas 2n Half From noon on 12/25 to noon on Mother Father
12/26
Mother's Day From 6 pm the evening before the Mother Mother
holiday to 6 pm the day of the
holiday
Father's Day From 6 pm the evening before the Father Father
holiday to 6 pm the day of the
holiday
HELEN FULTZ,
Plaintiff
V.
MATTHEW SHINDEL,
Defendant
Prior Judge: Edgar B. Bayley, P.J.
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
No. 07 - 7602 CIVIL ACTION LAW
IN CUSTODY
CUSTODY CONCILIATION SUMMARY REPORT
IN ACCORDANCE WITH CUMBERLAND COUNTY RULE OF CIVIL PROCEDURE
1915.3-8(b), the undersigned Custody Conciliator submits the following report:
1. The pertinent information pertaining to the Child who is the subject of this litigation is
as follows:
Name Date of Birth
Damian Nathaniel Shindel 3/5/2003
Currently in the Custody of
Primary Mother
2. A prior Order of Court was issued April 14, 2008 and a Conciliation Conference was
held with regard to this matter on June 27, 2008 with the following individuals in attendance:
The Father, Matthew Shindel, with his counsel, Jane Adams, Esq.
The Mother, Helen Fultz, with her counsel, Kara W. Haggerty, Esq.
3. The parties agreed to the entry of an Order in the form as attached.
Date:
John Can, Es ire
Cus odyConcilia r
JANE ADAMS
ATTORNEY AT LAW
Attorney I.D. No. 79465
17 W. South St.
Carlisle, Pa. 17013
(717) 245-8508
esdadams@gmail.com
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HELEN FULTZ, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Plaintiff/Respondent: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
vs.
No. 07 - 7602 Civil Term
MATTHEW SHINDEL, : CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Defend ant/Petitioner- IN CUSTODY
PETITION FOR MODIFICATION OF CUSTODY
AND NOW, comes Petitioner, Matthew Shindel, by and through his counsel,
Jane Adams, Esquire, and petitions the Court as follows:
1. Matthew Shindel, Petitioner, (hereinafter referred to as "Father"), is the
Defendant in the above-captioned matter, and is an adult individual currently residing at
2208 Warrren Way, Mechanicsburg, Pa. 17055.
2. Helen Fultz, Respondent, (hereinafter referred to as "Mother") is the Plaintiff
in the above-captioned matter, and her last known address is 1160 Kingsley Road,
Camp Hill, Pa. 17011.
3. This matter concerns the following child: Damian Shindel, born March 5,
2003.
4. The parties are subject to an Order of Court dated June 30, 2008, which was
a result of the parties' agreement. A copy of said Order and Stipulation is attached
hereto and incorporated herein by reference as Exhibit "A".
5. The prior Order provides that Father shall have the child "a minimum of one
visit" between "Monday and Friday every week for four hours." Since the entry of this
Order, Father has had an extremely difficult time getting his weekday visits since the
time and day of such visit is not included in the Order. Mother has repeatedly denied
the visit or found excuses for Father not to have a weekday visit.
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6. Father's time with the child is extremely limited and not sufficient for
meaningful contact. The child is older now and would benefit greatly from spending
more time with Father.
7. Father is requesting additional periods of partial custody with the child.
8. Father is requesting that all of his periods of partial custody be provided for,
with specific times and days of the week.
9. Father is requesting that a new Order provide that exchanges be made,
whenever possible, at the school or other location whereby Mother cannot continue to
unilaterally deny Father his visits.
10. It would be in the best interest of the child to modify this Order because a
substantial change of circumstances has occurred and the prior agreement and Order
does not adequately provide for the child.
11. It is believed and averred that the best interest and permanent welfare of the
child will be promoted by changes proposed in this custody petition because the
modification will ensure that the child has regular and ongoing contact with both parties.
WHEREFORE, Petitioner requests the court to set a conciliation date to examine
issues regarding custody of the child
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Respectfully submitted,
e Adams, Esquire
k JO. No. 79465
17 West South St.
Carlisle, Pa. 17013
(717) 245-8508
ATTORNEY FOR PETITIONER
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HELEN FULTZ,
Plaintiff
V.
MATTHEW SHINDEL,
Defendant
Prior Judge: Edgar B. Bayley, P.J.
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
No. 07 - 7602 CIVIL ACTION LAW
IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
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AND NOW this 3D _ day of4t4y 2008, upon consideration of the attached Custody
Conciliation Report, it is Ordered and Directed as follows:
1. The prior Order of Court dated April 14, 2008 is hereby VACATED.
2. Legal Custody: The Father, Matthew Shindel, and the Mother, Helen Fultz, shall have shared
legal custody of Damian Nathanial Shindel, born 3/5/2003. The parties shall have an equal
right to make all major non-emergency decisions affecting the Child's general well-being
including, but not limited to, all decisions regarding his health, education and religion.
Pursuant to the terms of 23 Pa.C.S. §5309, each parent shall be entitled to all records and
information pertaining to the Child including, but not limited to, medical, dental, religious or
school records, the residence address of the Child and of the other parent. To the extent one
parent has possession of any such records or information, that parent shall be required to share
the same, or copies thereof, with the other parent within such reasonable time as to make the
records and information of reasonable use to the other parent.
3. Physical Custody: The Mother shall have primary physical custody of the Child subject to
Father's partial physical custody as follows:
a. For the summer time when school is not in session, Father shall have physical custody of
the Child every Tuesday from 2:00 pm until 6:00 pm and Thursday from 11:30 am until
6:00 pm. Father shall pick up the Child at maternal grandmother's residence and for the
6:00 pm exchange, the location shall be at Michael's on Simpson Ferry Rd. The parties
may alter said times and locations by mutual agreement.
b. For the summer time when school is not in session, Father shall have physical custody of
the Child from 12:00 nm on Saturday until Sunday at 6:00 pm. Father shall pick up the.
Child at maternal grandmother's residence at 12:00 pm and for the 6:00 pm exchange, the
location shall be at Michael's on Simpson Ferry Road absent mutual agreement otherwise.
c. Once school begins in the fall, Father shall have physical custody of the Child every other
weekend from Friday at 6:00 pm until Sunday at 6:00 pm. The exchange location shall be
at Michael's on Simpson Ferry Road absent mutual agreement otherwise. Additionally,
during the school year, Father shall have at a minimum of one visit with the Child between
Monday and Friday every week for four hours.
d. Father shall have additional periods of physical custody as the parties may agree.
4. The custodial party shall ensure that the Child's homework is completed prior to school the
following day.
The parties shall make all reasonable efforts to transport the Child themselves, unless there
exists extenuating circumstances otherwise.
6. Holidays: Major holidays with the Child shall be alternated between the parents pursuant to
the attached holiday schedule or as mutually agreed upon.
7. Neither party may say or do anything nor permit a third party to do or say anything that may
estrange the Child from the other parry, or injure the opinion of the Child as to the other party,
or may hamper the free and natural development of the Child's love or affection for the other
parry. To the extent possible, both parties shall not allow third parties disparage the other
parent in the presence of the Child.
8. In the event of a medical emergency, the custodial party shall notify the other parry as soon as
practicable after the emergency is handled.
9. Telephone Contact: Telephone contact between the Child and the non-custodial parent shall
be reasonable and liberal as agreed upon between the parties.
10. Each parent shall have two non-consecutive weeks (i.e. no more than seven days in a row) of
vacation per year with the Child. The requesting parent shall give the other parent 30 days
advance notice of the requested time and this vacation week shall supersede the regular
physical custody schedule. In the event the parties schedule conflicting vacations, the party
first providing written notice shall have the choice of vacation. Prior to departure, the parties
will provide each other with information regarding the intended vacation destination and a
telephone number at which they can be reached during their vacation. The parties may
expand/alter this vacation time by mutual agreement.
11. This Order is entered pursuant to a Custody Conciliation Conference. The parties may modify
the provisions of this Order by mutual consent. In the absence of mutual consent, the terms of
this Order shall control.
By the Court,
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Distribution:
Kara Haggerty, Esquire
Jane Adams, Esquire
John J. Mangan, Esquire
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HOLIDAYS AND TIMES EVEN ODD
SPECIAL DAYS YEARS YEARS
Easter Day From 6 pm the evening before the Father Mother
holiday to 6 pm the day of the
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Memorial Day From. 6 pm the evening before the Mother Father
holiday to 6 pm the day of the
holida
Independence Day From 6 pm the evening before the Father Mother
holiday to6 pm. the day of the holiday
Labor Day From 6 pm the oyoning beforc the Mother Father
holiday to 6 pm the day of the
holida
Thanksgiving 1 From 6 pm the evening before Father -Mother
Half Thanksgiving Day to 3 pm on
Thanksgiving Da '
Thanksgiving 2n From 3 pm on Thanksgiving Day to Mother Father
half 6 m the dg after Thanksgiving Da
Christmas 1 Half From noon on 12/24 to noon on Father Mother
12/25
Christmas 2n Half From noon on 12/25 to noon on Mother Father .
12/26
Mother's Day From 6 pm the evening before the Mother Mother
holiday to 6 pm the day of the
holida
Father's Day From 6 pm the evening before the Father Father
holiday to 6 pm the day of the
holida
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HELEN FULTZ,
Plaintiff
V.
MATTHEW SHINDEL,
Defendant
Prior Judge: Edgar B. Bayley, P.J.
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
No. 07 - 7602 CIVIL ACTION LAW
IN CUSTODY
CUSTODY CONCILIATION SUMMARY REPORT
IN ACCORDANCE WITH CUMBERLAND COUNTY RULE OF CIVIL PROCEDURE
1915.3-8(b), the undersigned Custody Conciliator submits the following report:
1. The pertinent information pertaining to the Child who is the subject of this litigation is
as follows:
Name Date of Birth _Currently in the Custody of
Damian Nathaniel Shindel 3/5/2003 Primary Mother
2. A prior Order of Court was issued April 14, 2008 and a Conciliation Conference was
held with regard to this matter on June 27, 2008 with the following individuals in attendance:
The Father, Matthew Shindel, with his counsel, Jane Adams, Esq.
The Mother, Helen Fultz, with her counsel, Kara W. Haggerty, Esq.
3. The parties agreed to the entry of an Order in the form as attached.
Date: / -z ? 4)
John gan, e
Cus ody: ConciliaEsr
VERIFICATION
I verify that the statements made in this Petition are true and correct. I
understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18
Pa.C.S. §4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
Date: 1- 7 -10
atthew Shindel, etitioner
HELEN FULTZ IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
PLAINTIFF CUMBERLAND COUI 1T Y, PE'NNSYLVANI \
V.
MATTHEW SHINDEL
2007-7602 CIVIL. AC-ION LAW'
IN CUSTODY
1) 1?T 1:1 ,1)ANT
ORDER OF COURT
AND N0W, Thursday, January 14, 2010 upon consideration of, the attached Covilplaint,
it is h:rehv directed tha. parties and their respective counsel appear before John J. Mangan, Jr., Esq. . the conciliator,
Lit 4th Floor, Cumberland County Courthouse, Carlisle on Wednesday, February 24, 2010 at 1:00 PM
for a Pre-I lear1111-1 Custc,d} Ccmference. At such conference, an effort will he made to resolve the issues in dispute; or
if this cannot he accomplished, to define and narrow the issues to he heard by t le court, and to enter into a temporary
order Failure to appca' at the conference may provide grounds for entry of a t°mporarv 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 hearin<,t.
FOR THE COURT.
8y lsl .john j Mangan,, Jr.? Esq, - - r -
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',Math Disahiiitcs A; of 1990. For information ahout accessible facilities and reasonable accommodations
available to disabled individuals having batSlness bet ve the court, please ?:ontact our office. All arrangements
must he made at least 72 hours prior to any hearing or husinesS helore the court. You must attend the scheduled
conference or hearing.
YOt ' SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR AI'TORNEY AT ONCE:. iF YOU DO NOT'
HAVE A\ ATTORNEY OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO '10 OR TELEPHONE THE OFFICE SET
FOR II I B11.0"' TO FIND OUT WIfFRE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP.
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Telephone (717)249-316()
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NATHAN C. WOLF, ESQUIRE
ATTORNEY ID NO. 87380
WOLF & WOLF
10 WEST HIGH STREET
CARLISLE PA 17013
(717) 241-4436
ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF
HELEN FULTZ,
Plaintiff
V.
MATTHEW SHINDEL,
Defendant
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: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: No. 2007-7602
: IN CUSTODY
PRAECIPE FOR WITHDRAW AND ENTRY OF APPEARANCE OF
COUNSEL OF RECORD
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Please withdraw the appearance of KARA W. HAGGERTY, ESQUIRE, as attorney of
record for Plaintiff, HELEN FULTZ, in this matter.
LCO, 2010
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Kara W. Haggerty, Es re
Abom & Kutulalds,
2 West High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
717-249-0900
SUPREME COURT I.D. NO.
Please enter the appearance of NATHAN C. WOLF, ESQUIRE, as attorney for the
Plaintiff in this matter.
??"u°??, 2010
th ??, Esquire
& WOLF
10 West High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
717-241-4436
SUPREME COURT ID #87380
HELEN FULTZ,
Plaintiff
V.
MATTHEW SHINDEL,
Defendant
Prior Judge: Edgar B. Bayley, P.J.
ORDER OF COURT
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AND NOW this day of March 2010, upon consideration of the attached Custody
Conciliation Report, it is Ordered and Directed as follows:
All prior Orders of Court are hereby VACATED and replaced with this Order.
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2. Legal Custody: The Father, Matthew Shindel, and the Mother, Helen Fultz, shall have shared
legal custody of Damian Nathanial Shindel, born 3/5/2003. The parties shall have an equal
right to make all major non-emergency decisions affecting the Child's general well-being
including, but not limited to, all decisions regarding his health, education and religion.
Pursuant to the terms of 23 Pa.C.S. §5309, each parent shall be entitled to all records and
information pertaining to the Child including, but not limited to, medical, dental, religious or
school records, the residence address of the Child and of the other parent. To the extent one
parent has possession of any such records or information, that parent shall be required to share
the same, or copies thereof, with the other parent within such reasonable time as to make the
records and information of reasonable use to the other parent.
3. Physical Custody: The Mother shall have primary physical custody of the Child subject to
Father's partial physical custody as follows:
a. During the school year, Father shall have physical custody every Wednesday from 3:30 pm
until 7:30 pm. Absent agreement otherwise, Father shall pick the Child up from school and
then return the Child to Mother's residence at 7:30 pm. Additionally, Father shall have
physical custody of the Child every other weekend from Friday at 4:30 pm until Monday
morning. The Friday exchange location shall be at Michael's on Simpson Ferry Road
absent mutual agreement otherwise and Father shall bring the Child to school Monday
morning.
b. A summer schedule is intended to be established at the status conference in May 2010; in
the absence of agreement or further Order of Court, during the summer, Father shall have
physical custody of the Child every Tuesday from 2:00 pm until 6:00 pm and Thursday
from 11:30 am until 6:00 pm. Father shall pick up the Child at maternal grandmother's
residence and for the 6:00 pm exchange, the location shall be at Michael's on Simpson
Ferry Rd. Additionally, Father shall have physical custody of the Child from 12:00 pm on
Saturday until Sunday at 6:00 pm. Father shall pick up the Child at maternal grandmother's
residence at 12:00 pm and for the 6:00 pm exchange, the location shall be at Michael's on
Simpson Ferry Road absent mutual agreement otherwise.
c. Father shall have additional periods of physical custody as the parties may agree.
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4. The custodial party shall ensure that the Child's homework is completed prior to school the
following day.
5. The parties shall make all reasonable efforts to transport the Child themselves, unless there
exists extenuating circumstances otherwise.
6. Holidays: Major holidays with the Child shall be alternated between the parents pursuant to
the Order entered June 30, 2008.
7. Neither party may say or do anything nor permit a third party to do or say anything that may
estrange the Child from the other party, or injure the opinion of the Child as to the other party,
or may hamper the free and natural development of the Child's love or affection for the other
party. To the extent possible, both parties shall not allow third parties disparage the other
parent in the presence of the Child.
8. In the event of a medical emergency, the custodial party shall notify the other party as soon as
practicable after the emergency is handled.
9. The parents are strongly encouraged to engage the Child in individual counseling
10. Telephone Contact: Telephone contact between the Child and the non-custodial parent shall
be reasonable and liberal as agreed upon between the parties.
11. Each parent shall have two non-consecutive weeks (i.e. no more than seven days in a row) of
vacation per year with the Child. The requesting parent shall give the other parent 30 days
advance notice of the requested time and this vacation week shall supersede the regular
physical custody schedule. In the event the parties schedule conflicting vacations, the party
first providing written notice shall have the choice of vacation. Prior to departure, the parties
will provide each other with information regarding the intended vacation destination and a
telephone number at which they can be reached during their vacation. The parties may
expand/alter this vacation time by mutual agreement.
12. A status conference with the assigned conciliator is hereby scheduled for May 28, 2010 at 1:30
pm at the Court of Common Pleas in Carlisle, PA.
13. This Order is entered pursuant to a Custody Conciliation Conference. The parties may modify
the provisions of this Order by mutual consent. In the absence of mutual consent, the terms of
this Order shall control.
By the Court,
Dibution:
-Nathan Wolf, Esquire
e Adams, Esquire
--lohn J. Mangan, Esquire
HELEN FULTZ,
Plaintiff
V.
MATTHEW SHINDEL,
Defendant
Prior Judge: Edgar B. Bayley, P.J.
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
No. 07 - 7602 CIVIL ACTION LAW
IN CUSTODY
CUSTODY CONCILIATION SUMMARY REPORT
IN ACCORDANCE WITH CUMBERLAND COUNTY RULE OF CIVIL PROCEDURE
1915.3-8(b), the undersigned Custody Conciliator submits the following report:
1. The pertinent information pertaining to the Child who is the subject of this litigation is as
follows:
Name Date of Birth
Damian Nathaniel Shindel 3/5/2003
Currently in the Custody of
Primary Mother
2. A prior Order of Court was issued April 14, 2008, a Conciliation Conference was held with
regard to this matter on June 27, 2008, an Order was issued June 27, 2008 and a Conciliation
conference was held March 03, 2010 with the following individuals in attendance:
The Father, Matthew Shindel, with his counsel, Jane Adams, Esq.
The Mother, Helen Fultz, with her counsel, Nathan Wolf, Esq.
3. The parties agreed to the entry of an Order in the form as attached.
Date: d
John . M gan, Esquire
Cu ody Conciliator