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2003-00993 CARL E BLACK 4ps) JENNIE E BLACK ?$ 30???
Reference No... Filed......... 4/28/
Case Type...... CUSTODY Time.......... 12:00
Judgment...... .00 Execution Date 0/00/0000
Judge Assigned: Jury Trial....
Disposed Desc.: SETTLED Disposed Date. 2/04/2004
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BLACK CARL E PLAINTIFF
132 TIMBER HILL APTS
SHIPPENSBURG PA 17257
BLACK JENNIE E DEFENDANT ENGLE JEFFREY B
R R #2 BOX 594
PERRY COUNTY
NEW BLOONSFIELD PA 17268
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4/28/2003 COMPLAINT FOR CUSTODY FILED.
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5/01/2003 COUNTER COMPLAINT FOR CUSTODY FILED.
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5/05/2003 ORDER OF COURT AND DIRECTIVE FOR CONCILIATION DATED MAY 5 2003
SCHEDULING CONCILIATION CONFERENCE ON JUNE 27 2003 AT 10:00 AM
WITH GEORGE E WENGER ESQ AS CONCILIATOR FILED.
BY JOHN R WALKER PJ.
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7/03/2003 REPORT OF CONCILIATOR FILED AND SENT UPSTAIRS.
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7/07/2003 ORDER OF COURT APPROVING REPORT OF CONCILIATOR FILED WITH COPIES
SENT TO JANICE M HAWBAKER ESQ ON BEHALF OF THE COUNTER PLAINTIFF/
DEFENDANT AND GALEN WALTZ ESQ ON BEHALF OF THE COUNTER DEFENDANT/
PLAINTIFF.
BY CAROL L VAN HORN JUDGE.
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2/04/2004 STIPULATION AND AGREEMENT IN CUSTODY WITH ORDER OF COURT DATED
FEBRUARY 4 2004 WITH COPIES FILED AND COPIES TO ATTORNEY.
BY: CAROL L VAN HORN JUDGE.
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2/25/2008 PETITION TO TRANSFER VENUE FILED AND SENT UPSTAIRS.
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3/03/2008 ORDER OF COURT UPON CONSIDERATION OF PETITION TO TRANSFER VENUE
ISSUING A RULE UPON THE RESPONDENT TO SHOW CAUSE FILED.
BY DOUGLAS W HERMAN JUDGE.
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3/03/2008 NOTICE OF ENTRY OF ORDER OR DECREE PURSUANT TO PA R.C.P NO 236
NOTIFICATION. THIS DOCUMENT HAS BEEN FILED IN THIS CASE.
PROTHONOTARY FRANKLIN COUNTY PA.
JEFFREY B ENGLE ESQ VIA REGULAR MAIL.
CARL E BLACK VIA REGULAR MAIL.
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3/19/2008 ANSWER TO PETITION TO TRANSFER VENUE FILED WITH COPIES RETURNED TO
ATTY WALTZ.
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3/26/2008 MOTION TO MAKE RULE ABSOLUTE FILED WITH COPIES SENT UPSTAIRS.
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2003-00993 CARL E BLACK fs) JENNIE E BLACK
Reference No... Filed. 4/28/2003
Case Type...... CUSTODY Time.......... 12:00
Judgment...... .00 Execution Date 0/00/0000
Judge Assigned: Jury Trial....
Disposed Desc.: SETTLED Dis osed Date. 2/04/2004
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3/24/2008 ORDER THAT THE VENUE IN THE MATTER IS HERE
BYhTRANSFERRED TO
CUMBERLAND COUNTY FILED.
BY DOUGLAS W HERMAN JUDGE.
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4 23/2008 NOTICE OF ENTRY OF ORDER OR DECREE PURSUANT TO PA R.C.P NO 236
NOTIFICATION. THIS DOCUMENT HAS BEEN FILED IN THIS CASE.
PROTHONOTARY FRANKLIN COUNTY PA.
JEFFREY B ENGLE ESQ VIA REGULAR MAIL.
CARL E BLACK VIA REGULAR MAIL.
CUMBERLAND CO PROTHONOTARY VIA CERTIFIED MAIL. (COMPLETE FILE)
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4/30/2008 COMPLETE FILED SENT TO CUMBERLAND COUNTY PROTHONOTARY PER ORDER
OF COURT DATED APRIL 23 2008 VIA CERTIFIED MAIL.
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CARL E. BLACK,
Respondent/Plaintiff,
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JENNIE E. BLACK, n/k/a
JENNIE E. STONER,
Petitioner/Defendant
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
FRANKLIN COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. FR 2003-993
IN CUSTODY
ORDER
AND NOW, this ay of , 2008, based upon the attached
Petition, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED AND DECREED THAT venue in this matter is hereby
transferred to Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
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Mr. Carl E. Black 132 Timber Hill Apts., Shippensburg, PA 17257
Jeffrey B. Engle, Esquire
SHAFFER & ENGLE LAW OFFICES
129 Market Street
Millersburg, PA 17061
717-692-2345 * phone
717-692-3554 * fax
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CARL E. BLACK,
Respondent/Plaintiff,
vs.
JENNIE E. BLACK, n/k/a
JENNIE E. STONER,
Petitioner/Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
FRANKLIN COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
:NO. FR 2003-993
IN CUSTODY
MOTION TO MAKE RULE ABSOLUTE
AND NOW, this day of March, 2008, comes the SHAFFER & ENGLE LAW
OFFICES and respectfully requests the Petition to Make Rule Absolute be granted and in support
thereof, avers as follows:
1. Petitioner filed a Petition to Transfer Venue on February 25, 2008.
2. A Rule to Show Cause was issued by This Honorable Court on March 3, 2008,
granting Respondent twenty (20) days from the date of service to show why the Petition should
not be granted.
3. Respondent's Counsel, Galen R. Waltz, Esquire, filed an Answer to Petition to
Transfer Venue on or about March 17, 2008, neither opposing nor supporting Petitioner's
request.
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CARL E. BLACK : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Respondant/Plaintiff : FRANKLIN COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. : NO. FR. 2003-993 CIVIL TERM -
JENNIE E. BLACK, n/k/a -?
JENNIE E. STONER,
Petitioner/Defendant : IN CUSTODY- -"
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ANSWER TO PETITION TO TRANSFER VEN E -' '
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1. Admitted.
2. Admitted in part and denied in part. It is admitted that Respondent is
Carl E. Black, an adult individual; it is denied that he resides at 132
Timber Hill Apartments, Shippensburg, Pennsylvania, 17257.
3. Admitted.
4. Admitted in part. It is admitted that Petitioner currently resides with her
husband, Wayne Stoner, the implication that the subject minor children
reside with her 24 hours a day 7 days a week is denied; to the
contrary, there is a custody order in place where the children in
addition do reside with their natural father.
5. Admitted.
6. Admitted.
7. Admitted.
8. Admitted.
9. Admitted.
10.Admitted.
11. Paragraph 11 is a legal conclusion therefore no response is required.
12. Admitted.
13. Admitted.
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14. Paragraph 14 is a legal conclusion to which no response is required.
WHEREFORE, the Respondent, Carl E. Black neither opposes nor
supports the Peitioners request to transfer venue in this matter to
Cumberland County.
Respectfully submitted,
DATE
28 South Pitt Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
717-245-9688
Attorney for Plaintiff
VERIFICATION
I verify that the statements made in the foregoing Answer to Petition to
Transfer Venue are true and correct. I understand that false statements
herein made are subject to the penalties of Pa.C.S. §4904 relating to unsworn
falsification to authorities.
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Date
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Carl E. Black
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Galen R. Waltz, Esquire hereby certify that I served a true and
correct copy of the Answer to Petition to Transfer Venue, by first class and
depositing same in the United States Mail, postage pre-paid on the _1
day of 2001, from Carlisle, Pennsylvania, addressed as
follows:
Jeffrey B. Engle, Esquire
Shaffer & Engle Law Offices
129 Market Street
Millersburg, PA 17061
TURO LAW OFFICES
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28 South Pitt Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 245-9688
Attorney for Plaintiff
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF THE 39"ff JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF
PENNSYLVANIA - FRANKLIN COUNTY BRANCH
CARL E. BLACK,
Respondent/Plaintiff
vs.
JENNIE E. BLACK, n/k/a
JENNIE E. STONER,
Petitioner/Defendant
Civil Action
No. 2003-993
Custody
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this 3 day of March 2008, upon consideration of the
petitioner/defendant's Petition to Transfer Venue, it is hereby ordered that
1. A rule is issued upon the respondent to show cause why the petitioner is not
entitled to the relief requested.
2. The respondent shall file a verified Answer to the Petition within twenty (20) days
of receipt of service upon the respondent.
3. The petition shall be decided under Pa.R.C.P. No. 206.7
4. Depositions shall be completed within days of the receipt of service
upon petitioner of the Answer to the Petition;
5. Hearing and/or argument shall be held on
2008, at o'clock m. in Courtroom No.
Franklin County Courthouse, Chambersburg, Pennsylvania.
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5. Hearing and/or argument shall be held on
, 2008, at o'clock m. in Courtroom No.
Franklin County Courthouse, Chambersburg, Pennsylvania.
6. If Items 4 and 5 above are left blank, depositions and or argument or hearing will
be considered upon the request of any party; and
7. lVotiee of the entry of this Order shall be provided to all parties by the petitioner.
8. In the case of Preliminary Objections (Local Rule 1028(a)), Motions for Judgment
on the Pleadings (Local Rule 1034(a)) and Motions for Summary Judgment
(Local Rule 1035(a)), parties shall follow the procedures for disposition set forth
in those rules.
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By the Court,
BY THE COURT,
Judge
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CARL E. BLACK,
Respondent/Plaintiff,
VS.
JENNIE E. BLACK, n/k/a
JENNIE E. STONER,
Petitioner/Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
FRANKLIN COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
:NO. FR 2003-993
IN CUSTODY
ORDER
AND NOW, this day of , 2008, based upon the attached
Petition, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED AND DECREED THAT venue in this matter is hereby
transferred to Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
Distribution:
Prothonotary's Office Cumberland County Courthouse, One Courthouse Square,
Carlisle, PA 17013-3387
Jeffrey B. Engle, Esq. 129 Market Street, Millersburg, PA 17061 * 717-692-2345 (P)
717-692-3554 (F) * jeff@shafferengle.com
Mr. Carl E. Black 132 Timber Hill Apts., Shippensburg, PA 17257
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Jeffrey B. Engle, Esquire
SHAFFER & ENGLE LAW OFFICES
129 Market Street
Millersburg, PA 17061
717-692-2345 * phone
717-692-3554 * fax
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CARL E. BLACK,
Respondent/Plaintiff,
vs.
JENNIE E. BLACK, n/k/a
JENNIE E. STONER,
Petitioner/Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
FRANKLIN COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
:NO. FR 2003-993
IN CUSTODY
PET ION TO TRANSFER VENUE
AND NOW, thi day of February, 2008, the following Petition to Transfer Venue by
Petitioner, Jennie E. Black, n/k/a Jennie E. Stoner, by and through her attorney, Jeffrey B. Engle,
Esquire, and respectfully requests This Honorable Court grant the transfer of venue, and in support
thereof, the following is averred:
Petitioner is JENNIE E. STONER, an adult individual currently residing at 506
David Drive, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, 17050.
2. Respondent is CARL E. BLACK, an adult individual currently residing at 132
Timber Hill Apartments, Shippensburg, Pennsylvania 17257.
3. The Petitioner is the natural mother of subject minor children, Jacob D. Black, age
10, DOB 11/13/97, and MaryAnna E. Black, age 8, DOB 7/22/99.
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4. Petitioner currently resides with her husband, Wayne Stoner, and the subject
minor children, Jacob D. Black and MaryAnna E. Black.
The Respondent is the natural father of the subject minor children.
6. Respondent currently resides with his fiancd, Michelle Kline and her daughter,
Rebecca Kline.
7. Pursuant to the Order of Court entered on February 4, 2004, the parties share legal
custody of the minor children, Jacob D. Black and MaryAnna E. Black, and Petitioner was
awarded primary physical custody with Respondent having physical custody on weekends from
Friday at 6:00 p.m. until Sunday at 5:00 p.m. except for the second weekend of each month
which shall be Mother's weekend. (See copy of Order attached hereto as Exhibit 1.)
Petitioner moved to 506 David Drive, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County,
Pennsylvania in June 2005.
9. Respondent did not contest Petitioner's relocation.
10. Petitioner and the subject minor children have lived in Cumberland County for
approximately two and one-half (2 %2) years without objection from the Respondent.
11. Petitioner believes that, based upon the fact that she and the subject minor
children have lived in Cumberland County for two and one-half (2'/2) years, venue should be
transferred to Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. 42 Pa.C.S.A. §6321.
12. Petitioner has not participated as a party or witness, or in another capacity in other
litigation concerning the custody of the children in this or another court. Plaintiff has no
information of a custody proceeding concerning the children pending in a court of this
Commonwealth.
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13. Petitioner does not know of a person not a party to the proceeding who has
physical custody of the children, or claims to have custody or visitation rights with respect to the
children.
14. The best interest and permanent welfare of the children will be served by granting
the relief requested.
WHEREFORE, the Petitioner, Jennie E. Stoner, respectfully requests that This Honorable
Court grant her request to transfer venue in this matter to Cumberland County.
Dated: 0?
Respectfully submitted,
SHAFFER & GLE LAW OFFICES
129 Market eet
Millersburg, PA 17061
(717) 692-2345
Attorney for Petitioner, Jennie E. Stoner
Feb 21 08 09;38p Wayne Stoner
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VERIFICATION
717-731-1525
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I verify that the averments in this Petition to Transfer Venue 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.
Dated: '?m ` 0' ?'4avjt
J E. Stoner, Petitioner
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF THE 39TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT
OF PENNSYLVANIA - FRANKLIN COUNTY BRANCH
Carl E. Black,
Plaintiff
V.
Jennie E. Black, now known as
Jennie E. Stouffer,
Defendant
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ORDER OF COURT
NOW, rya?r? Lf , 2004, upon consideration of the within Stipulation and
Agreement, it is hereby ordered as follows:
1. Plaintiff, Carl E. Black (hereinafter referred to as "Father") and Defendant, Jennie E.
Black (hereinafter referred to as "Mother") shall have joint legal custody of Jacob Daniel Black,
born November 13, 1997 and of MaryAnna Elizabeth Black, born July 22, 1999.
2. Mother and Father shall share physical custody as follows:
A. Mother shall exercise primary physical custody of the children.
B. Father shall exercise partial custody on weekends from Friday at 6:00 p.m. until
Sunday at 5:00 except for the second weekend of each month which shall be Mother's weekend
to exercise custody.
C. When Mother obtains full time employment, Father's weekend custody shall change
to alternating weekends from Friday at 6:00 p.m. until Sunday at 5:00 p.m. If Mother is not
working full time, Father's weekend custody shall be as defined in Paragraph "B" of this Order.
3. Whenever Father is exercising partial custody and is scheduled to work or unable to
care for the children, Angie Black will be providing day care.
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4. HOLIDAYS:
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No. F.R. 2003-993
Custody
A. The holidays of New Year's Day, Memorial Day, 4th of July and Labor
Day shall be alternated between the parties as follows: In odd numbered
years, Father shall have custody on the 4th of July and New Year's Day; and
Mother shall have custody on Labor Day and Memorial Day. In even numbered
years the parties shall reverse periods of custody. The time for all periods of
custody for these holidays shall be from 6:00 p.m. the day before the holiday to
6:00 p.m. the day of the holiday.
B. Easter - In all even numbered years, Mother shall exercise custody of the
children on Easter Sunday from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. In all odd numbered
years Father shall exercise custody of the children on Easter Sunday from 9:00
a.m. until 5:00 p.m. In all odd numbered years if Easter falls on Mother's
weekend, Mother and Father shall exchange weekends so that Father exercises
custody of the children the entire Easter weekend and Mother exercises custody
of the children the entire weekend prior to or after Easter weekend.
C. Thanksgiving - In all odd numbered years, Father shall exercise custody of the
children from the Wednesday preceding Thanksgiving at 6:00 p.m. until
Thanksgiving Day at 2:00 p.m.; and Mother shall exercise custody of the children
from Thanksgiving Day at 2:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. the Friday following
Thanksgiving. In even numbered years the parties shall reverse the periods of
custody.
D. Christmas - In all odd numbered years, Mother shall exercise custody of the
children from December 24th at 2:30 p.m. until December 25th at 2:30 p.m.; and
Father shall exercise custody of the children from December 25th at 2:30 p.m.
Black v. Black No. F.R. 2003-993
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Custody
until December 26th at 6:00 p.m. In all even numbered years, Mother shall
exercise custody of the children from December 25th at 2:30 p.m. until December
26th at 6:00 p.m.; and Father shall exercise custody of the children from
December 24th at 2:30 p.m. until December 25th at 2:30 p.m.
E. Mother's Day/Father's Day - If Mother's Day or Father's Day falls on other that
the parties' weekend, then the parties will exchange weekends.
5. Summer Vacation - Father is entitled to exercise three (3) non-consecutive weeks
of custody with the children during the summer school vacation. Mother is entitled to exercise
three (3) non-consecutive weeks of custody with the children during the summer school vacation.
Mother and Father shall endeavor to schedule their vacation weeks to include their regularly
scheduled weekend. A week is defined as seven (7) consecutive days. If either party takes an
extended vacation out of the area, then the weeks may be consecutive. Each parry will provide
the other with thirty (30) days written notice of the vacation dates for all periods.
6. The custodial parent shall not consume alcohol while the children are in her/his
custody; nor shall the custodial parent have a blood alcohol level greater than zero while the
children are in her/his custody.
7. Neither custodial parent shall speak negatively about the non-custodial parent
within the hearing ("earshot') of the children; nor will the custodial parent permit third parties to
speak negatively about the non-custodial parent when within the children's hearing distance.
The costs in this proceeding have been paid by the Plaintiff.
BY THE COURT:
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF THE 39TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT
OF PENNSYLVANIA - FRANKLIN COUNTY BRANCH
Carl E. Black, Civil Action -Law
Plaintiff
V.
: F.R. 2003-993
Jennie E. Black, now known as
Jennie E. Stouffer,
Defendant In Custody
STIPULATION AND AGREEMENT
THIS STIPULATION AND AGREEMENT is made 2004,bYand
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between Carl E. Black, of Shippensburg, Franklin County, Pennsylvania, hereinafter referred to
as Plaintiff and Jennie E. Black, now know as Jennie E. Stouffer, of New Bloomfield, Perry
County, Pennsylvania, hereinafter referred to as "Defendant".
1.
Plaintiff and Defendant are the natural parents of Jacob Daniel Black, born November 13,
1997 and of MaryAnna Elizabeth Black, bom July 22, 1999.
2.
Plaintiff and Defendant were married on June 8, 1986 and separated on February 25, 2003
3.
With the exception of the action filed to the above-captioned number and term, neither
party has participated as a parry in other litigation concerning the custody of the children in this
Court.
4.
None of the parties has information of a custody proceeding concerning the children
pending in a court of this Commonwealth.
5.
None of the parties knows of any 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.
6.
During the past 5 years, the children have resided with the following persons and at the
following addresses:
Persons
Addresses
Dates
a. Jennie E. Black
George and Maryann
Stouffer (grandparents)
b. Jennie E. Black, Phoebe,
Michael and Joseph
Pennington
c. Jennie E. Black and Carl
E. Black
d. Jennie E. Black and Carl
E. Black
R.R.42 Box 594
New Bloomfield, PA 17068
6 Bentzel Drive
Mechanicsburg, PA
962 Ashton Drive
Shippensburg, PA 17257
144 Wilkison Lane
Fayetteville, PA 17222
March 7, 2003 to
present
February 25, 2003 to
March 7, 2003
April 30, 2002 to
Feb 25, 2003
birth to April 29, 2003
7.
The parties have reached an agreement with regard to the custody of their minor children
and desire to reduce their agreement to an Order of Court.
NOW THEREFORE, the parties intending to be legally bound and waiving their right to
be present when this Agreement and Order are presented and executed, hereby stipulate and
agree that the Court may enter the following Order of Court in the above-captioned case:
ORDER OF COURT
NOW, , 2004, upon consideration of the within Stipulation and
Agreement, it is hereby ordered as follows:
1. Plaintiff, Carl E. Black (hereinafter referred to as "Father") and Defendant, Jennie E.
Black, now known as Jennie E. Stouffer, (hereinafter referred to as "Mother") shall have joint
legal custody of Jacob Daniel Black, born November 13, 1997 and of MaryAnna Elizabeth
Black, born July 22, 1999.
2. Mother and Father shall share physical custody as follows:
A. Mother shall exercise primary physical custody of the children.
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B. Father shall exercise partial custody on weekends from Friday at 6:00 p.m. until
Sunday at 5:00 except for the second weekend of each month which shall be Mother's weekend
to exercise custody.
C. When Mother obtains fulltime employment, Father's weekend custody shall change to
alternating weekends from Friday at 6:00 p.m. until Sunday at 5:00 p.m. If Mother is not
working fulltime, Father's weekend custody shall be as defined in Paragraph "B" of this Order.
3. Whenever Father is exercising partial custody and is scheduled to work or unable to
care for the children, Angie Black will be providing day care.
4. HOLIDAYS:
A. The holidays of New Year's Day, Memorial Day, 4th of July and Labor
Day shall be alternated between the parties as follows: In odd numbered
years, Father shall have custody on the 4th of July and New Year's Day; and
Mother shall have custody on Labor Day and Memorial Day. In even numbered
years the parties shall reverse periods of custody. The time for all periods of
custody for these holidays shall be from 6:00 p.m. the day before the holiday to
6:00 p.m. the day of the holiday.
B. Easter - In all even numbered years, Mother shall exercise custody of the
children on Easter Sunday from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. In all odd numbered
years Father shall exercise custody of the children on Easter Sunday from 9:00
a.m. until 5:00 p.m. In all odd numbered years if Easter falls on Mother's
weekend, Mother and Father shall exchange weekends so that Father exercises
custody of the children the entire Easter weekend and Mother exercises custody
of the children the entire weekend prior to or after Easter weekend.
C. Thanksmvin? - In all odd numbered years, Father shall exercise custody of the
children from the Wednesday preceding Thanksgiving at 6:00 p.m. until
Thanksgiving Day at 2:00 p.m.; and Mother shall exercise custody of the children
from Thanksgiving Day at 2:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. the Friday following
Thanksgiving. In even numbered years the parties shall reverse the periods of
custody.
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D. Christmas - In all odd numbered years, Mother shall exercise custody of the
children from December 24th at 2:30 p.m. until December 25th at 2:30 p.m.; and
Father shall exercise custody of the children from December 25th at 2:30 p.m.
until December 26th at 6:00 p.m. In all even numbered years, Mother shall
exercise custody of the children from December 25th at 2:30 p.m. until December
26th at 6:00 p.m.; and Father shall exercise custody of the children from
December 24th at 2:30 p.m. until December 25th at 2:30 p.m.
E. Mother's Day/Father's Day - If Mother's Day or Father's Day falls on other that
the parties' weekend, then the parties will exchange weekends.
5. Summer Vacation - Father is entitled to exercise three (3) non-consecutive weeks
of custody with the children during the summer school vacation. Mother is entitled to exercise
three (3) non-consecutive weeks of custody with the children during the summer school vacation.
Mother and Father shall endeavor to schedule their vacation weeks to include their regularly
scheduled weekend. A week is defined as seven (7) consecutive days. If either party takes an
extended vacation out of the area, then the weeks may be consecutive. Each party will provide
the other with thirty (30) days written notice of the vacation dates for all periods.
6. The custodial parent shall not consume alcohol while the children are in her/his
custody; nor shall the custodial parent have a blood alcohol level greater than zero while the
children are in her/his custody.
7. Neither custodial parent shall speak negatively about the non-custodial parent
within the hearing ("earshot') of the children; nor will the custodial parent permit third parties to
speak negatively about the non-custodial parent when within the children's hearing distance.
The costs in this proceeding have been paid by the Plaintiff.
BY THE COURT:
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The parties further agree that, in procuring this Agreement, there has been no fraud,
concealment, overreaching, coercion, or other unfair dealing on the part of the other.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the-parties, intending to be bound by the terms and conditions
of this Agreement, execute this Agreement by signing below.
Witness:
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Carl E. Black
PXLA
ennie E. Stouff formerly wn as
Jennie E. Black
I verify that the facts set forth in the above Stipulation and Agreement are true and
correct. I understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S.
Section 4904, relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
Date: a - , 2004
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Carl E. Black
I verify that the facts set forth in the above Stipulation and Agreement are true and
correct. I understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S.
Section 4904, relating to unworn falsification to authorities.
Date: off- 32004
J ie E. Stouffer
CARL E. BLACK,
Respondent/Plaintiff,
vs.
JENNIE E. BLACK, n/k/a
JENNIE E. STONER,
Petitioner/Defendant
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
FRANKLIN COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. FR 2003-993
: IN CUSTODY
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, JEFFREY B. ENGLE, ESQUIRE, hereby certify that a true and correct copy of the
foregoing Petition to Transfer Venue was sent First Class U.S. Mail to the following:
Mr. Carl E. Black
132 Timber Hill Apts
Shippensburg, PA 17257
Date: 0? _A ?_
Melissa Wise, Paralegal for
Jeffrey B. Engle, Esquire
SHAFFER & ENGLE LAW OFFICES
129 Market Street
Millersburg, PA 17061
(717) 692-2345
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF THE 39TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT
OF PENNSYLVANIA - FRANKLIN COUNTY BRANCH
Carl E. Black, : Civil Action -Law
Plaintiff
V. : F.R. 2003-993
Jennie E. Black, now known as
Jennie E. Stouffer, q
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Defendant In Custody -: D-a
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ORDER OF COURT
NOW, 1 GY L
2004
upon consideration of the withi Stifp 'tio"nd
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Agreement, it is hereby ordered as follows: Cr
1. Plaintiff, Carl E. Black (hereinafter referred to as "Father") and Defendant, Jennie E.
Black (hereinafter referred to as "Mother") shall have joint legal custody of Jacob Daniel Black,
born November 13, 1997 and of MaryAnna Elizabeth Black, born July 22, 1999.
2. Mother and Father shall share physical custody as follows:
A. Mother shall exercise primary physical custody of the children.
B. Father shall exercise partial custody on weekends from Friday at 6:00 p.m. until
Sunday at 5:00 except for the second weekend of each month which shall be Mother's weekend
to exercise custody.
C. When Mother obtains full time employment, Father's weekend custody shall change
to alternating weekends from Friday at 6:00 p.m. until Sunday at 5:00 p.m. If Mother is not
working full time, Father's weekend custody shall be as defined in Paragraph "B" of this Order.
3. Whenever Father is exercising partial custody and is scheduled to work or unable to
care for the children, Angie Black will be providing day care.
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4. HOLIDAYS:
A. The holidays of New Year's Day, Memorial Day, 4th of July and Labor
Day shall be alternated between the parties as follows: In odd numbered
years, Father shall have custody on the 4th of July and New Year's Day; and
Mother shall have custody on Labor Day and Memorial Day. In even numbered
years the parties shall reverse periods of custody. The time for all periods of
custody for these holidays shall be from 6:00 p.m. the day before the holiday to
6:00 p.m. the day of the holiday.
B. Easter - In all even numbered years, Mother shall exercise custody of the
children on Easter Sunday from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. In all odd numbered
years Father shall exercise custody of the children on Easter Sunday from 9:00
a.m. until 5:00 p.m. In all odd numbered years if Easter falls on Mother's
weekend, Mother and Father shall exchange weekends so that Father exercises
custody of the children the entire Easter weekend and Mother exercises custody
of the children the entire weekend prior to or after Easter weekend.
C. Thanksgiving - In all odd numbered years, Father shall exercise custody of the
children from the Wednesday preceding Thanksgiving at 6:00 p.m. until
Thanksgiving Day at 2:00 p.m.; and Mother shall exercise custody of the children
from Thanksgiving Day at 2:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. the Friday following
Thanksgiving. In even numbered years the parties shall reverse the periods of
custody.
D. Christmas - In all odd numbered years, Mother shall exercise custody of the
children from December 24th at 2:30 p.m. until December 25th at 2:30 p.m.; and
Father shall exercise custody of the children from December 25th at 2:30 p.m.
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until December 26th at 6:00 p.m. In all even numbered years, Mother shall
exercise custody of the children from December 25th at 2:30 p.m. until December
26th at 6:00 p.m.; and Father shall exercise custody of the children from
December 24th at 2:30 p.m. until December 25th at 2:30 p.m.
E. Mother's DU/Father's D y - If Mother's Day or Father's Day falls on other that
the parties' weekend, then the parties will exchange weekends.
5. Summer Vacation - Father is entitled to exercise three (3) non-consecutive weeks
of custody with the children during the summer school vacation. Mother is entitled to exercise
three (3) non-consecutive weeks of custody with the children during the summer school vacation.
Mother and Father shall endeavor to schedule their vacation weeks to include their regularly
scheduled weekend. A week is defined as seven (7) consecutive days. If either party takes an
extended vacation out of the area, then the weeks may be consecutive. Each party will provide
the other with thirty (30) days written notice of the vacation dates for all periods.
6. The custodial parent shall not consume alcohol while the children are in her/his
custody; nor shall the custodial parent have a blood alcohol level greater than zero while the
children are in her/his custody.
7. Neither custodial parent shall speak negatively about the non-custodial parent
within the hearing ("earshot") of the children; nor will the custodial parent permit third parties to
speak negatively about the non-custodial parent when within the children's hearing distance.
8. The costs in this proceeding have been paid by the Plaintiff.
BY THE COURT:
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF THE 39TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT
OF PENNSYLVANIA - FRANKLIN COUNTY BRANCH
Carl E. Black, : Civil Action -Law
Plaintiff
v F.R. 2003-993
Jennie E. Black, now known as :
Jennie E. Stouffer,
Defendant In Custody
STIPULATION AND AGREEMENT
THIS STIPULATION AND AGREEMENT is made ---? r-v c , 2004, by and
between Carl E. Black, of Shippensburg, Franklin County, Pennsylvania, hereinafter referred to
as Plaintiff and Jennie E. Black, now know as Jennie E. Stouffer, of New Bloomfield, Perry
County, Pennsylvania, hereinafter referred to as "Defendant".
1.
Plaintiff and Defendant are the natural parents of Jacob Daniel Black, born November 13,
1997 and of MaryAnna Elizabeth Black, born July 22, 1999.
2.
Plaintiff and Defendant were married on June 8, 1986 and separated on February 25, 2003
3.
With the exception of the action filed to the above-captioned number and term, neither
party has participated as a party in other litigation concerning the custody of the children in this
Court.
4.
None of the parties has information of a custody proceeding concerning the children
pending in a court of this Commonwealth.
5.
None of the parties knows of any 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.
6.
During the past 5 years, the children have resided with the following persons and at the
following addresses:
Persons
a. Jennie E. Black
George and Maryann
Stouffer (grandparents)
b. Jennie E. Black, Phoebe,
Michael and Joseph
Pennington
c. Jennie E. Black and Carl
E. Black
d. Jennie E. Black and Carl
E. Black
Addresses
R.R.#2 Box 594
New Bloomfield, PA 17068
6 Bentzel Drive
Mechanicsburg, PA
962 Ashton Drive
Shippensburg, PA 17257
144 Wilkison Lane
Fayetteville, PA 17222
Dates
March 7, 2003 to
present
February 25, 2003 to
March 7, 2003
April 30, 2002 to
Feb 25, 2003
birth to April 29, 2003
7.
The parties have reached an agreement with regard to the custody of their minor children
and desire to reduce their agreement to an Order of Court.
NOW THEREFORE, the parties intending to be legally bound and waiving their right to
be present when this Agreement and Order are presented and executed, hereby stipulate and
agree that the Court may enter the following Order of Court in the above-captioned case:
ORDER OF COURT
NOW, , 2004, upon consideration of the within Stipulation and
Agreement, it is hereby ordered as follows:
1. Plaintiff, Carl E. Black (hereinafter referred to as "Father") and Defendant, Jennie E.
Black, now known as Jennie E. Stouffer, (hereinafter referred to as "Mother") shall have joint
legal custody of Jacob Daniel Black, born November 13, 1997 and of MaryAnna Elizabeth
Black, born July 22, 1999.
2. Mother and Father shall share physical custody as follows:
A. Mother shall exercise primary physical custody of the children.
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B. Father shall exercise partial custody on weekends from Friday at 6:00 p.m. until
Sunday at 5:00 except for the second weekend of each month which shall be Mother's weekend
to exercise custody.
C. When Mother obtains fulltime employment, Father's weekend custody shall change to
alternating weekends from Friday at 6:00 p.m. until Sunday at 5:00 p.m. If Mother is not
working f illtime, Father's weekend custody shall be as defined in Paragraph "B" of this Order.
3. Whenever Father is exercising partial custody and is scheduled to work or unable to
care for the children, Angie Black will be providing day care.
4. HOLIDAYS:
A. The holidays of New Year's Day, Memorial Day, 4th of July and Labor
Day shall be alternated between the parties as follows: In odd numbered
years, Father shall have custody on the 4th of July and New Year's Day; and
Mother shall have custody on Labor Day and Memorial Day. In even numbered
years the parties shall reverse periods of custody. The time for all periods of
custody for these holidays shall be from 6:00 p.m. the day before the holiday to
6:00 p.m. the day of the holiday.
B. Easter - In all even numbered years, Mother shall exercise custody of the
children on Easter Sunday from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. In all odd numbered
years Father shall exercise custody of the children on Easter Sunday from 9:00
a.m. until 5:00 p.m. In all odd numbered years if Easter falls on Mother's
weekend, Mother and Father shall exchange weekends so that Father exercises
custody of the children the entire Easter weekend and Mother exercises custody
of the children the entire weekend prior to or after Easter weekend.
C. Thanks iving - In all odd numbered years, Father shall exercise custody of the
children from the Wednesday preceding Thanksgiving at 6:00 p.m. until
Thanksgiving Day at 2:00 p.m.; and Mother shall exercise custody of the children
from Thanksgiving Day at 2:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. the Friday following
Thanksgiving. In even numbered years the parties shall reverse the periods of
custody.
D. Christmas - In all odd numbered years, Mother shall exercise custody of the
children from December 24th at 2:30 p.m. until December 25th at 2:30 p.m.; and
Father shall exercise custody of the children from December 25th at 2:30 p.m.
until December 26th at 6:00 p.m. In all even numbered years, Mother shall
exercise custody of the children from December 25th at 2:30 p.m. until December
26th at 6:00 p.m.; and Father shall exercise custody of the children from
December 24th at 2:30 p.m. until December 25th at 2:30 p.m.
E. Mother's Day/Father's Day - If Mother's Day or Father's Day falls on other that
the parties' weekend, then the parties will exchange weekends.
Summer Vacation - Father is entitled to exercise three (3) non-consecutive weeks
of custody with the children during the summer school vacation. Mother is entitled to exercise
three (3) non-consecutive weeks of custody with the children during the summer school vacation.
Mother and Father shall endeavor to schedule their vacation weeks to include their regularly
scheduled weekend. A week is defined as seven (7) consecutive days. If either party takes an
extended vacation out of the area, then the weeks may be consecutive. Each party will provide
the other with thirty (30) days written notice of the vacation dates for all periods.
6. The custodial parent shall not consume alcohol while the children are in her/his
custody; nor shall the custodial parent have a blood alcohol level greater than zero while the
children are in her/his custody.
7. Neither custodial parent shall speak negatively about the non-custodial parent
within the hearing ("earshot") of the children; nor will the custodial parent permit third parties to
speak negatively about the non-custodial parent when within the children's hearing distance.
The costs in this proceeding have been paid by the Plaintiff.
BY THE COURT:
J.
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The parties further agree that, in procuring this Agreement, there has been no fraud,
concealment, overreaching, coercion, or other unfair dealing on the part of the other.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties, intending to be bound by the terms and conditions
of this Agreement, execute this Agreement by signing below.
Witness:
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Carl E. Black
5AL PWNnAAA1
ennie E. Stouff formerly 61wn as
Jennie E. Black
I verify that the facts set forth in the above Stipulation and Agreement are true and
correct. I understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S.
Section 4904, relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
Date: a - 7 , 2004
C??
Carl E. Black
I verify that the facts set forth in the above Stipulation and Agreement are true and
correct. I understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S.
Section 4904, relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
Date: 2004
?Jikelt. Stouffer
HAConciliation\2003 Concjy ions\06-27-2003 Black v Black\Report of Conciliator-Black.doc
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF THE 39TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT
OF PENNSYLVANIA-FRANKLIN COUNTY BRANCH
CARL E. BLACK,
vs.
JENNIE E. BLACK,
Respondent/Plaintiff:
Petitioner/Defendant:
Civil Action - Law
No. F.R. 2003-993
Custody
ORDER OF COURT
NOW, this 7'-""'day of , 2003, upon consideration of
the Report of the Conciliator, Georg E. Wenger, Jr., Esquire, and Agreement of
Parties Following Conciliation, IT IS ORDERED, as follows:
The current Order of Court dated May 5, 2003, shall remain in effect except as
set forth herein.
2. Holidays.
A. The holidays of New Year's Day, Memorial Day, 4th of July and Labor
Day shall be alternated between the parties as follows: In odd
numbered years, Father shall have custody on the 4th of July and New
Year's Day; and Mother shall have custody on Labor Day and Memorial
Day. In even numbered years the parties shall reverse periods of
custody. The time for all periods of custody for these holidays shall be
from 6:00 p.m. the day before the holiday to 6:00 p.m. the day of the
holiday.
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147 EAST WASIIU ( W STBEET
GHAMBE6.4BUH0. PA 17201
PRONE: (717)283-8636
PA : (717) 283-8028
B. Easter- In all even numbered years, Mother shall exercise custody of
the children on Easter Sunday from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. In all odd
numbered years Father shall exercise custody of the children on Easter
Sunday from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. In all odd numbered years if
Easter falls on Mother's weekend, Mother and Father shall exchange
weekends so that Father exercises custody of the children the entire
Easter weekend and Mother exercises custody of the children the entire
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C. Thanksgiving - In all odd numbered years, Father shall exercise
custody of the children from the Wednesday preceding Thanksgiving at
6:00 p.m. until Thanksgiving Day at 2:00 p.m.; and Mother shall
exercise custody of the children from Thanksgiving Day at 2:00 p.m.
until 6:00 p.m. the Friday following Thanksgiving. In even numbered
years the parties shall reverse the periods of custody.
D. Christmas - In all odd numbered years, Mother shall exercise custody
of the children from December 24 h at 2:30 p.m. until December 25th at
2:30 p.m.; and Father shall exercise custody of the children from
December 25th at 2:30 p.m. until December 26th at 6:00 p.m. In all even
numbered years, Mother shall exercise custody of the children from
December 25th at 2:30 p.m. until December 26 h at 6:00 p.m.; and
Father shall exercise custody of the children from December 24th at
2:30 p.m. until December 25 h at 2:30 p.m.
E. Mother's Day/Father's Day - If Mother's Day or Father's Day falls on
other than the parties weekend, then the parties will exchange
weekends.
HOSEINSON & WEN6ER
147 E WA8HIIi0 W 91'HHCf
CHAMHEHSHUEO, PA 17201
PHONE: (717) 2938535
FAX: (717) 2839029
3. Summer Vacation - Father is entitled to exercise two (2) non-consecutive
weeks of custody with the children during the summer school vacation.
Mother is entitled to exercise two (2) non-consecutive weeks of custody with
the children during the summer school vacation. Mother and Father endeavor
to schedule their vacation weeks to include their regularly scheduled weekend.
A week is defined as seven (7) consecutive days. If either party takes an
extended vacation out of the area, then the weeks may be consecutive. Each
party will provide the other with thirty (30) days written notice of the vacation
dates for all periods.
4. The parties agree to seek joint counseling for parenting and communication
skills with costs not covered by insurance to be divided 50% to each party.
5. The effective date for implementation of this Order of Court is June 27, 2003.
By the Court,
J.
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF THE 39TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT
OF PENNSYLVANIA-FRANKLIN COUNTY BRANCH
HosmwsoN & WEN6EB
147 FAST WASBTNOTON STREET
CHAMBERSBURO. PA 17201
PRONE: (717) 293-8535
PAX: (717)293.9029
CARL E. BLACK,
Counter Defendant/Plaintiff:
vs.
JENNIE E. BLACK,
Counter Plaintiff/Defendant:
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On June 27, 2003 at 10:00 a.m., the Conciliation was held as scheduled. The
Counter Plaintiff/Defendant, Je9nie E. Black, appeared in person and by counsel,
Janice M. Hawbaker, Esquirand Counter Defend ant/Plaintig, Carl E. Black,
appeared in person and by counsel, Galen Waltz, EsquireVA Memorandum from the
Counter Plaintiff was received as required by Local Rules, which is attached hereto,
but not from the Counter Defendant.
The children, who are the subject of this action, are Jacob Daniel Black, born
November 13, 1997, now age 5 and MaryAnna Elizabeth Black, born July 22, 1999,
now age 3. Jacob will be in kindergarten this fall at the West Perry Elementary
School and MaryAnna will be attending preschool this fall.
Counter Plaintiff, Jennie E. Black, natural mother, resides at R.R. 2, Box 594,
New Bloomfield, Pennsylvania, where she has resided since March 2003. Counter
Plaintiff resides in a 3-bedroom residence, with her parents, George and MaryAnn
Stouffer. Counter Plaintiff has been employed by Weight Watchers, as a
lecturer/leader, for 1-1/2 years, working 18 hours a week on Tuesday from 9:00 a.m.
to 1:00 p.m.; Wednesday from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.; and
Thursday from 3:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Counter Plaintiff is currently looking for full-
time employment.
Counter Defendant, Carl E. Black, natural father, resides at 962 Ashton Drive,
Shippensburg, Pennsylvania, where he has resided since April 2003. Counter
Defendant resides in a 3-bedroom residence, by himself. Counter Defendant has
been employed by Forrester's Lincoln Mercury, as a mechanic, for 5-1/2 years,
working 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, plus 1 Saturday a month
from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m..
Plaintiff and Defendant live approximately 1 hour apart. The parties are still
married, however they separated on February 25, 2003.
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HossnvsoN & WHNOER
147 EAST WASHINGTON STREET
CHAMBEH.SBURG, PA 17201
PHONE (717) 2838535
FAX: (717)2838028
The current Order of Court dated May 5, 2003 provides for shared legal
custody with Mother having primary physical custody and Father having partial
custody each weekend from Friday at 6:00 p.m. until Sunday at 5:00 p.m., except the
second weekend of the month which is Mother's and at such other times as the
parties can agree. The parties by agreement between themselves have been
exchanging custody in Carlisle.
Mother and Father both are seeking primary physical custody. Both are
coming forward believing it the best interest of the children will be with them, because
they love the children and can supply an appropriate environment for the children.
Neither is accusing the other of being an unfit parent. The parties both agreed that at
present psychological evaluations were not necessary.
Based upon the agreement to disagree on primary physical custody, the
parties went forward to discuss holidays and summer vacation periods. Based upon
the Agreement of Parties Following Conciliation, Conciliator recommends the
attached Order of Court.
Conciliator is without sufficient information to recommend which is in the best
interest of the children. Obviously, with the parties being in 2 different school
districts, Mother in West Perry and Father in Shippensburg, one parent will have
primary physical custody and the other will have periods of partial custody.
Conciliator believes that this will be a mainly factual determination swaying in the
children's best interest.
Dated:
Respectfully submitted,
By:
GEORGV WENGE , JR., Q.
Franklin/ ton County Con ' i for
HOSKINSON & WENGER
147 East Washington Street
Chambersburg, PA 17201
Phone - (717)263-8535
Supreme Ct. I.D. No. 19231
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF THE 39TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT
OF PENNSYLVANIA-FRANKLIN COUNTY BRANCH
CARL E. BLACK,
Respondent/Plaintiff:
Civil Action - Law
vs.
JENNIE E. BLACK,
Petitioner/Defendant
No. F.R. 2003-993
Custody
AGREEMENT OF PARTIES FOLLOWING CONCILIATION
The above parties being the Plaintiff and Defendant in the custody matter, which has
been referred to conciliation, which conference was held on Friday, June 27, 2003, at 10:00
a.m. in front of George E. Wenger, Jr., Custody Conciliator, and the parties stipulate to the
following:
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2. Shared
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3. Holidays:
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7. Effective Date:
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Both parties and counsel for parties, having had an opportunity to read this Stipulation
agree that the Custody Conciliator shall prepare a recommendation and Order for signature by
the Court consistent with this Agreement.
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GEORG . WENG R, 11.X
Custody Conciliator
Dated: 4;- 2 7 ' ?
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF THE 39TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF
PENNSYLVANIA-FRANKLIN COUNTY BRANCH
Carl E. Black, Civil Action - Law
Plaintiff/Counter Defendant :
vs.
No. F.R. 2003-993
Jennie E. Black,
Defendant/ Counter Plaintiff Custody
CONCILIATION MEMORANDUM PURSUANT TO
RULE 39-1915.3(b) MEMORANDUM
Defendant/Counter Plaintiff Jennie E. Black, by her attorney Janice M. Hawbaker,
Esquire, pursuant to Rule 39-1915(b)(8) of the Local Rules of Civil Procedure, hereby submits
her Conciliation Memorandum.
1. BACKGROUND OF CASE:
Jennie E. Black, Defendant/Counter Plaintiff, (hereinafter referred to as Mother) and Carl
E. Black, Plaintiff/Counter Defendant (hereinafter referred to as Father) married on June 8, 1996
and separated on or about February 25, 2003. They are the parents of Jacob Daniel Black, born
November 13, 1997 and of MaryAnna Elizabeth Black, born July 22, 1999.
Father initiated a custody action by filing a custody Complaint on or about April of 2003.
Mother filed a Counter Complaint. The Honorable Judge John R. Walker established a temporary
custody Order on or about May 5, 2003 whereby mother and father share legal custody of the
children and share physical custody of the children. The children reside primarily with mother
and father exercises custody of the children from Friday at 6:00 p.m. until Sunday at 5:00 p.m.
every weekend except for the second weekend of each month. The temporary Order further
dictated that neither parent was to consume alcohol while the children were in their custody or
prior to the children being in their custody.
Father continues to reside at the marital home in Shippensburg, Pennsylvania. Said home
is a three bedroom home. Mother resides with her parents, George and Maryann Stouffer and the
children in New Bloomfield, Pennsylvania. The home is a three bedroom home and the children
share a bedroom at that home.
Father works for Forrester Lincoln Mercury from 7:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Monday
through Friday. Mother works part time for Weight Watchers on Tuesdays from 9:00 a.m. until
2:00 p.m., on Wednesdays from 9:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. and from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. and
on Thursdays from 3:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. Mother has been the primary caretaker of the
children since birth and the children have rarely been in any kind of daycare setting.
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Mother and father currently reside in separate school districts. Father resides in the
Shippensburg School District and mother resides in the West Perry School District. Jacob is
scheduled to start kindergarten in August, 2003.
Mother is essentially satisfied with the current arrangement but would like to address
holidays. She would also like to change the time when the children return to her care and custody
to an earlier time on Sundays once school commences. She would further like to have common
ground rules and bedtimes at both homes so that the children can better transition back and forth
between the homes. Mother is willing to go to counseling with father to work on co-parenting
issues.
II. NAME AND AGES OF CHILDREN:
Name Age
Jacob Daniel Black 5 years old
MaryAnna Elizabeth Black 3 years old
III. PROPOSED ORDER FOR RESOLUTION:
OrderCounter. Plaintiff proposes that this matter be resolved as outlined in attached proposed
.
IV. ISSUES FOR RESOLUTION:
I . What type of custody arrangement is in the best interest of the children?
2. Would counseling for co-parenting issues be beneficial for mother and father?
V. HOME STUDIES:
None requested at this time.
VI. PSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUATIONS:
None requested at this time but Counter Plaintiff would suggest that Counter Plaintiff and
Counter Defendant seek counseling for co-parenting issues.
Respectfully submitted,
KAMINSKI & HAWBAKER
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anice M. Hawb er, Esquire
Attorney for Counter Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF THE 39TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT
OF PENNSYLVANIA - FRANKLIN COUNTY BRANCH
Carl E. Black, :Civil Action -Law
Plaintiff/Counter Defendant
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Jennie E. Black,
Defendant/Counter Plaintiff In Custody
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW this _ day of , 2003, it is hereby ordered that:
1. Counter Plaintiff Jennie E. Black, ( hereinafter referred to as Mother) and Counter
Defendant, Carl E. Black, (hereinafter referred to as Father) shall have joint legal custody of
Jacob Daniel Black, born November 13, 1997 and of MaryAnna Elizabeth Black, born July 22,
1999.
2. Mother and father shall share physical custody as follows:
a. Mother shall exercise primary physical custody of the children.
b. Father shall exercise partial custody on weekends from Friday at 6:00 p.m.
until Sunday at 3:30 p.m. except for the second weekend of each month which
shall be mother's weekend to exercise custody.
c. Father shall be entitled to exercise any additional custody that can be mutually
agreed upon.
&1k d. In all odd numbered years, mother shall exercise custody of the children from
December 24th at 2:30 p.m. until December 25th at 2:30 p.m. In all odd
numbered years father shall exercise custody of the children from December
25th at 2:30 p.m. until December 26th at 6:00 p.m. In all even numbered years,
mother shall exercise custody of the children from December 25th at 2:30 p.m.
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until December 26th at 6:00 p.m. In all even numbered years father shall
exercise custody of the children from December 24th at 2:30 p.m. until
December 25th at 2:30 p.m.
. shall exercise custody of the children until 5:00 p.m. on Thanksgiving
I A Day each and every year. Father shall exercise custody of the children from
VkAR 5:00 p.m. Thanksgiving Day until 6:00 p.m. on the day after Thanksgiving each
and every year.
f. In all even numbered years, Mother shall exercise custody of the children on
Easter Sunday from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. In all odd numbered years father
shall exercise custody of the children on Easter Sunday from 9:00 a.m. until
5:00 p.m. In all odd numbered years if Easter falls on mother's weekend,
mother and father shall exchange weekends so that father exercises custody of
the children the entire Easter weekend and mother exercises custody of the
children the entire weekend prior to or after Easter weekend.
g. Father is entitled to exercise two nonconsecutive weeks of custody with the
children during the summer school vacation. Mother is entitled to exercise two
l1 nonconsecutive weeks of custody with the children during the summer school
vacation. Mother and Father endeavor to schedule their vacation weeks to
include their regularly scheduled weekend. A week is defined as seven
consecutive days.
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3. The custodial parent shall not consume alcohol while the children is in his/her
custody; nor shall the custodial parent have a blood alcohol level greater than 0 while children
are in his/her custody.
4. Neither custodial parent shall speak negatively about the non-custodial parent
with in the hearing ("earshot") of the children; nor will the custodial parent permit third parties to
speak negatively about the non-custodial parent when within the children's hearing distance.
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1.
The Plaintiff/Counter Defendant is Carl E. Black, an adult individual, whose residence is
at 962 Ashton Drive, Shippensburg, Franklin County, Pennsylvania, 17257.
2.
The Defendant/Counter Plaintiff is Jennie E. Black, an adult individual, whose residence
is at R.R.#2, Box 594, New Bloomfield, Perry County, Pennsylvania, 17068.
3.
Counter Plaintiff seeks custody of her children:
Name Present Residence Age
Jacob Daniel Black R.R.#2, Box 594 5 1/2
New Bloomfield, PA 17068
Maryanna Elizabeth Black R.R.#2, Box 594 3 1/2
New Bloomfield, PA 17068
The children were not born out of wedlock. The children are presently in the custody of
Jennie E. Black, who resides at R.R.#2, Box 594, New Bloomfield, PA 17068.
Since the children's birth, the children have resided with the following persons at the
following addresses:
Names Addresses Dates
a. Jennie E. Black R.R.#2 Box 594 March 7, 2003 to
George and Maryann New Bloomfield, PA 17068 present
Stouffer (grandparents)
b. Jennie E. Black, Phoebe, 6 Bentzel Drive February 25, 2003 to
Michael and Joseph Mechanicsburg, PA March 7, 2003
Pennington
c. Jennie E. Black and Carl 962 Ashton Drive April 30, 2002 to
E. Black Shippensburg, PA 17257 Feb 25, 2003
d. Jennie E. Black and Carl 144 Wilkison Lane birth to April 29, 2003
E. Black Fayetteville, PA 17222
The mother of the children is Jennie E. Black, currently resid ing at the aforementioned
address. She is married.
The father of the children Carl E. Black, currently residing at the aforementioned address.
He is married.
4.
The relationship of the Counter Plaintiff to the children is that of mother. The Counter
Plaintiff currently resides with the following persons:
Jacob Daniel Black son
Maryanna Elizabeth Black daughter
George and Maryann Stouffer grandparents
5.
The relationship of the Counter Defendant to the children is that of father. The Counter
Defendant currently resides with the following persons:
none
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Counter Plaintiff (hereinafter referred to as "Jennie") has not participated as a party or
witness, or in any other capacity, in other litigation concerning the custody of the children in this
or in any other court other than as a Defendant in an action filed by Counter Defendant
(hereinafter referred to as "Carl") to the above docketed number.
Jennie has no information of a custody proceeding concerning the children pending in a
court of this Commonwealth other than that filed to the above docketed number.
Jennie 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. Jennie is better able to care for the children, and can provide a more stable
environment for them, both of which would be in the best interest and permanent welfare of the
children.
B. Both children were born in an intact marriage and Jennie and Carl had jointly agreed
that Jennie would be the primary care taker for the children as Carl worked full time.
C. Pursuant to the aforementioned agreement, Jennie has been the primary care taker of
the children since birth and the children have rarely been in any kind of day care setting.
D. Carl works at Forrester Lincoln Mercury from 7:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.
E. Jennie works part-time for Weight Watchers on Tuesdays from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m.,
on Wednesdays from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. and from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m., and on Thursdays from 5
p.m. until 8 p.m.
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F. Carl drinks a significant amount of alcohol to the point where he has passed out when
the children have been with him.
G. Carl and Jennie currently reside in separate school districts. Carl resides in the
Shippensburg School District and Jennie resides in the West Perry School District.
H. Jacob Daniel Black is scheduled to start kindergarten in August 2003.
1. Jennie has always encouraged a relationship between the children and their father and
has not withheld the children from being able to see their father.
J. Carl has been exercising custody of the children on alternating weekends and one
evening a week since March 2003. Jennie has offered additional time with the children to him
and he has failed to respond.
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.
9.
A copy of this Counter Complaint has been forwarded to Carl's counsel of record, Galen
R. Waltz, Esquire, prior to presentation.
WHEREFORE, Counter Plaintiff, Jennie E. Black, requests the Court to grant joint legal
custody of the children to her and to Counter Defendant, Carl E. Black, to grant shared physical
custody of the children to her and to Carl E. Black so that the children would be in the primary
physical custody of Jennie E. Black and be in the partial custody of Carl E. Black on alternating
weekends from Friday through Sunday and one evening a week.
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J ice M. Hawbaker
Attorney for Counter Plaintiff
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I verify that the statements made in this Complaint are true and correct. I understand that
false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. Section 4904 relating to
unsworn falsification to authorities.
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ORDER OF COURT AND DIRECTIVE FOR CONCILIA ION
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Plaintiff/Counter Defendant that you have been sued in court to obtain custody of the children
Jacob Daniel Black, born November 13, 1997 and MaryAnna Elizabeth Black, born July 22,
1999.
It is ordered and directed that George E. Wenger, Esquire, the Court's Child Custody
Conciliation Officer, is hereby directed to conduct a Conciliation Conference on the 27th day of
June, 2003, at 10:00 o'clock A.M. in a conference room located on the third floor of the Franklin
County Courthouse, Chambersburg, Pennsylvania. The anticipated length of the Conciliation
Conference is one hour. The parties along with their legal counsel shall appear in person at the
designated time for the Conciliation Conference. A Memorandum shall be furnished to the
Conciliator at least two days prior to the scheduled Conciliation Conference pursuant to 39th
Judicial District Civil Rule No. 1915.3(b)(8). Failure to provide said Memorandum may result in
the imposition of sanctions.
At the Conciliation Conference, an effort will be made to see if the issues can be resolved
by an agreement between the parties. If an agreement cannot be reached, the Conciliator will
assist in defining and narrowing the issues to reduce the time required for hearing by the Court.
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At the conclusion of the conference, the Conciliator will prepare a Conference Summary Report
for further action by the Court.
You have the right to be represented by an attorney who may attend the Conciliation
Conference with you. If you have not secured an attorney by the date of the scheduled
Conciliation Conference, you shall nonetheless personally appear at the time scheduled for the
Conciliation Conference without an attorney.
The Counter Defendant has deposited the sum of $200.00 with the Prothonotary for the
cost of the Conciliation Conference and the Court reserves the right to further assign or divide
these costs.
Counter Defendant, is notified that if you fail to appear as provided by this Order, an
Order of Court for Custody, partial custody or visitation may be entered against you or the Court
may issue a warrant for your arrest.
Pending the hearing, with emphasis placed on the arrangements for the six months
preceding the filing of this Complaint and with particular attention paid to the role of primary
caretaker, the Court hereby establishes the following temporary Order for custody pending a
hearing:
1. Plaintiff and Defendant shall have joint legal custody of Jacob Daniel Black,
born November 13,1997 and MaryAnna Elizabeth Black, born July 22,1999.
2. Plaintiff and Defendant shall share physical custody as follows:
a. Defendant shall exercise primary physical custody of the children.
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b. Plaintiff shall exercise partial custody on weekends from Friday at 6:00
p.m. until Sunday at 5:00 p.m. except for the second weekend of each month,
which will be Defendant's weekend to exercise custody.
c. Plaintiff shall be entitled to exercise any additional custody that can be
mutually agreed upon.
3. The custodial parent shall not consume alcohol while the children are in
her/his custody; nor shall the custodial parent have a blood alcohol level
greater than zero while the children are in her/his custody.
4. Neither custodial parent shall speak negatively about the non-custodial
parent within the hearing ("earshot") of the children; nor will the custodial
parent permit third parties to speak negatively about the non-custodial
parent when within the children's hearing distance.
The Counter Defendant is hereby notified that if he disputes the Counter Plaintiff's
averments regarding the current status of the custody arrangement and this Order entered on the
basis of those averments, he has the right to request a prompt conference with the Court. If the
matter of the temporary custody arrangements is not resolved at the conference, the Court may in
atypical factual situations and its sole discretion schedule a brief hearing limited to the issues of
determining temporary custody arrangements pending the scheduled Conciliation Conference.
The parties and their legal counsel, if applicable, are hereby directed to engage in
meaningful negotiations to resolve this matter before the Conciliation Conference.
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The Court of Common Pleas of Franklin 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.
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF THE 39TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF
PENNSYLVANIA - FRANKLIN-FULTON COUNTY BRANCH
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1. Plaintiff is Carl E. Black, an adult individual whose residence is at 9621
Ashton Drive, Shippensburg, Franklin County, Pennsylvania 17257.
2. Defendant is Jennie E. Black , an adult individual whose residence is at
R.R. #2, Box 594, New Bloomfield, Perry County, Pennsylvania 17068.
3. Plaintiff seeks custody of his children: Jacob Daniel Black, born
November 13, 1997 and Maryanna Elizabeth Black, born July 22, 1999, currently
residing with their mother at the above-referenced New Bloomfield, Perry County,
Pennsylvania residence.
4. Since the children's birth, the children have resided at the following
addresses:
Name Address Dates
Jacob Daniel Black 144 Wilkison Lane, Fayetteville, PA Birth to April 29, 2002
R.R. #2, Box 594, February 26, 2003
New Bloomfield PA 17068 to Present
962 Ashton Dr., Shippensburg, PA April 30, 2002 to
February 25, 2003
Maryanna Elizabeth Black 144 Wilkison Lane, Fayetteville, PA Birth to April 29, 2002
962 Ashton Dr., Shippensburg, PA April 30, 2002 to
February 25, 2003
R.R. #2, Box 594, February 26, 2003
New Bloomfield, PA 17068 to Present
5. The relationship of the Plaintiff to the children is that of natural father.
6. The relationship of the Defendant to the children is that of natural mother.
7. The parties were married on June 8, 1996.
8. The Plaintiff has not participated as a party or in any other capacity, in
other litigation concerning the custody of the children in this or any other Court.
9. Since February 25, 2003, the date of separation between Plaintiff and
Defendant herein, the Plaintiff has been denied visitation and/or custody of his children.
10. Plaintiff has made numerous requests to the Defendant for visitation with
his children, Defendant has acquiesce infrequently to those requests.
11. Plaintiff has no information of a custody proceeding concerning the
children pending in a Court of this Commonwealth.
12. The best interest and permanent welfare of the children will be served by
granting the relief requested.
13. 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. No other persons are known to have or claim to have any right
to custody or visitation of the children other than the parties to this action.
The Defendant is being represented in this matter by Attorney Janice M.
Hawbaker, Kaminski & Hawbaker, 221 Lincoln Way East, Chambersburg, PA 17201-
2231
14. A copy of this Complaint was mailed first class, postage prepaid to the
Defendant at the address of her attorney, Janice M. Hawbaker, Esquire.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff requests this Honorable Court grant Plaintiff's request for
shared legal custody and primary physical custody of the minor children, Jacob Daniel
Black and Maryanna Elizabeth Black be placed with the Father, Plaintiff.
Respectfully Submitted
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28 South Pitt Str t
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 245-9688
Attorney for Plaintiff
VERIFICATION
I verify that the statements made in the foregoing Custody Complaint are true
and correct. I understand that false statements made herein are subject to the penalties
of 18 Pa. C.S. §4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
4_J4-03
Date
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Carl E. Black
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I hereby certify that I served a true and correct copy of the Complaint for Custody
upon Janice M. Hawbaker, Esquire, by depositing same in the United States Mail, first
class, postage pre-paid on the f? day of , 2003, from Carlisle,
Pennsylvania, addressed as follows:
Janice Muller Hawbaker
Kaminski & Hawbaker
221 Lincoln Way East
Chambersburg, PA 17201-2231
TURO LAW OFFICES
Tatefi R. Waltz, Esquir
28 South Pitt Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 245-9688
Attorney for Plaintiff
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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.
Jeffrey B. Engle, Esquire
SHAFFER & ENGLE LAW OFFICES
129 Market Street
Millersburg, PA 17061
717-692-2345 * phone
717-692-3554 * fax
j eff@shafferengle. com
CARL E. BLACK,
Plaintiff/Respondent
VS.
JENNIE E. BLACK, n/k/a
JENNIE E. STONER,
Defendant/Petitioner
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
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PETITION TO MODIFY CUSTODY ORDER
AND NOW, this day of May, 2008, the following Petition to Modify Custody Order
by Petitioner, Jennie E. Black, n/k/a Jennie E. Stoner, by and through her attorney, Jeffrey B. Engle,
Esquire, and respectfully requests This Honorable Court grant a Custody Conciliation, and in support
thereof, the following is averred:
Petitioner is JENNIE E. STONER, an adult individual currently residing at 506
David Drive, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, 17050.
2. Respondent is CARL E. BLACK, an adult individual currently residing at 8133
Scenic Drive, Shippensburg, Pennsylvania 17257.
3. The Petitioner is the natural mother of subject minor children, Jacob D. Black, age 10,
DOB 11/13/1997 and Maryanna E. Black, age 8, DOB 07/22/99.
4. Petitioner currently resides with her husband, Wayne Stoner, and the subject
minor children, Jacob D. Black and Maryanna E. Black.
5. The Respondent is the natural father of the subject minor children.
6. Respondent currently resides in a three-bedroom apartment with his wife,
Michelle Kline and her daughter, Rebecca Kline.
7. In September, 2007, Respondent checked into Roxbury Treatment Center for in-
patient treatment for alcohol abuse and claimed to be "cured" after three days of treatment.
8. Maryanna and Jacob, the subject minor children, have witnessed Respondent
consuming alcohol in violation of the Custody Order
9. Respondent speaks negatively about Petitioner in front of the subject minor
children, in violation of the Custody Order.
10. Respondent refuses to participate in children's activities, such as driving children
to extracurricular activities with increasing gas prices, while children are in his custody.
11. Petitioner filed a Petition to Transfer with the Court of Common Pleas of Franklin
County, Pennsylvania, on February 25, 2008, and an Order was issued granting same on March
23, 2008. (See copy of Order attached hereto as Exhibit 1).
12. Petitioner has not participated as a party or witness, or in another capacity in other
litigation concerning the custody of the children in this or another court. Plaintiff has no
information of a custody proceeding concerning the children pending in a court of this
Commonwealth.
13. Petitioner does not know of a person not a party to the proceeding who has
physical custody of the children, or claims to have custody or visitation rights with respect to the
children.
14. The best interest and permanent welfare of the children will be served by ordering
Respondent to:
a. Complete in-patient or out-patient drug and alcohol counseling;
b. Submit to random drug and alcohol testing; and
c. Complete a parenting course.
15. Petitioner respectfully requests that all of Respondent's visits with the subject
minor children be supervised until such time that Respondent has complied with the
requirements enumerated in paragraph 15 and the current Custody Order be modified.
WHEREFORE, the Petitioner, Jennie E. Stoner, respectfully requests that This Honorable
Court grant her request to schedule a Custody Conciliation in this matter.
Dated: l v o Respectfully submitted,
Millersburg, PA 17061
(717) 692-2345
Attorney for Petitioner
VERIFICATION
I verify that the averments in this Petition to Modify Custody Order are true and correct.
I understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. 4904,
relating to unswom falsification to authorities.
Dated: ?'5 16 l , ?. \
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J me . Stoner, Petitioner
CARL E. BLACK,
Respondent/Plaintiff,
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JENNIE E. BLACK, n/k/a
JENNIE E. STONER,
Petitioner/Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
FRANKLIN COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
:NO. FR 2003-993
IN CUSTODY
ORDER
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upon the attached
Petition, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED AND DECREED THAT venue in this matter is hereby
transferred to Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
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Carlisle, PA 17013-3387
Jeffrey B. Engle, Esq. 129 Market Street, Millersburg, PA 17061 * 717-692-2 345 (P)
717-692-3554 (F) * jeff@shafferengle.com
Mr. Carl E. Black 132 Timber Hill Apts., Shippensburg, PA 17257
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF THE 39TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT
OF PENNSYLVANIA - FRANKLIN COUNTY BRANCH
Carl E. Black,
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Plaintiff
Jennie E. Black, now known as
Jennie E. Stouffer,
Defendant
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NOW, ?j /?cvr-tom l f , 2004, upon consideration of the within Stipulation and
Agreement, it is hereby ordered as follows:
1. Plaintiff, Carl E. Black (hereinafter referred to as "Father") and Defendant, Jennie E.
Black (hereinafter referred to as "Mother") shall have joint legal custody of Jacob Daniel Black,
born November 13, 1997 and of MaryAnna Elizabeth Black, bom July 22, 1999.
2. Mother and Father shall share physical custody as follows:
A. Mother shall exercise primary physical custody of the children.
B. Father shall exercise partial custody on weekends from Friday at 6:00 p.m. until
Sunday at 5:00 except for the second weekend of each month which shall be Mother's weekend
to exercise custody.
C. When Mother obtains full time employment, Father's weekend custody shall change
to alternating weekends from Friday at 6:00 p.m. until Sunday at 5:00 p.m. If Mother is not
working full time, Father's weekend custody shall be as defined in Paragraph "B" of this Order.
3. Whenever Father is exercising partial custody and is scheduled to work or unable to
care for the children, Angie Black will be providing day care.
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4. HOLIDAYS:
A. The holidays of New Year's Day, Memorial Day, 4th of July and Labor
Day shall be alternated between the parties as follows: In odd numbered
years, Father shall have custody on the 4th of July and New Year's Day; and
Mother shall have custody on Labor Day and Memorial Day. In even numbered
years the parties shall reverse periods of custody. The time for all periods of
custody for these holidays shall be from 6:00 p.m. the day before the holiday to
6:00 p.m. the day of the holiday.
B. Easter - In all even numbered years, Mother shall exercise custody of the
children on Easter Sunday from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. In all odd numbered
years Father shall exercise custody of the children on Easter Sunday from 9:00
a.m. until 5:00 p.m. In all odd numbered years if Easter falls on Mother's
weekend, Mother and Father shall exchange weekends so that Father exercises
custody of the children the entire Easter weekend and Mother exercises custody
of the children the entire weekend prior to or after Easter weekend.
C. Thanksgiving - In all odd numbered years, Father shall exercise custody of the
children from the Wednesday preceding Thanksgiving at 6:00 p.m. until
Thanksgiving Day at 2:00 p.m.; and Mother shall exercise custody of the children
from Thanksgiving Day at 2:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. the Friday following
Thanksgiving. In even numbered years the parties shall reverse the periods of
custody.
D. Christmas - In all odd numbered years, Mother shall exercise custody of the
children from December 24th at 2:30 p.m. until December 25th at 2:30 p.m.; and
Father shall exercise custody of the children from December 25th at 2:30 p.m.
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until December 26th at 6:00 p.m. In all even numbered years, Mother shall
exercise custody of the children from December 25th at 2:30 p.m. until December
26th at 6:00 p.m.; and Father shall exercise custody of the children from
December 24th at 2:30 p.m. until December 25th at 2:30 p.m.
E. Mother's Day/Father's Day - If Mother's Day or Father's Day falls on other that
the parties' weekend, then the parties will exchange weekends.
5. Summer Vacation - Father is entitled to exercise three (3) non-consecutive weeks
of custody with the children during the summer school vacation. Mother is entitled to exercise
three (3) non-consecutive weeks of custody with the children during the summer school vacation
Mother and Father shall endeavor to schedule their vacation weeks to include their regularly
scheduled weekend. A week is defined as seven (7) consecutive days. If either party takes an
extended vacation out of the area, then the weeks may be consecutive. Each party will provide
the other with thirty (30) days written notice of the vacation dates for all periods.
6. The custodial parent shall not consume alcohol while the children are in her/his
custody; nor shall the custodial parent have a blood alcohol level greater than zero while the
children are in her/his custody.
7. Neither custodial parent shall speak negatively about the non-custodial parent
within the hearing ("earshot") of the children; nor will the custodial parent permit third parties to
speak negatively about the non-custodial parent when within the children's hearing distance.
8. The costs in this proceeding have been paid by the Plaintiff.
BY THE COURT:
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF THE 39TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT
OF PENNSYLVANIA - FRANKLIN COUNTY BRANCH
Carl E. Black, : Civil Action -Law
Plaintiff
v. :. F.R. 2003-993
Jennie E. Black, now known as
Jennie E. Stouffer, :
Defendant In Custody
STIPULATION AND AGREEMENT
THIS STIPULATION AND AGREEMENT is made } rv 2004, by and
between Carl E. Black, of Shippensburg, Franklin County, Pennsylvania, hereinafter referred to,
as Plaintiff and Jennie E. Black, now know as Jennie E. Stouffer, of New Bloomfield, Perry
County, Pennsylvania, hereinafter referred to as "Defendant".
1.
Plaintiff and Defendant are the natural parents of Jacob Daniel Black, born November 13,
1997 and of MaryAnna Elizabeth Black, born July 22, 1999.
2.
Plaintiff and Defendant were married on June 8, 1986 and separated on February 25, 2003
3.
With the exception of the action filed to the above-captioned number and term, neither
party has participated as a party in other litigation concerning the custody of the children in this
Court.
4.
None of the parties has information of a custody proceeding concerning the children
pending in a court of this Commonwealth.
5.
. None of the parties knows of any 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.
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6.
During the past 5 years, the children have resided with the following persons and at the
following addresses:
Persons
a. Jennie E. Black
George and Maryann
Stouffer (grandparents)
b. Jennie E. Black, Phoebe,
Michael and Joseph
Pennington
c. Jennie E. Black and Carl
E. Black
Addresses
R.R.#2 Box 594
New Bloomfield, PA 17068
6 Bentzel Drive
Mechanicsburg, PA
962 Ashton Drive
Shippensburg, PA 17257
Dates
March 7, 2003 to
present
February 25, 2003 to
March 7, 2003
April 30, 2002 to
Feb 25, 2003
d. Jennie E. Black and Carl 144 Wilkison Lane birth to April 29, 2003
E. Black Fayetteville, PA 17222
7.
The parties have reached an agreement with regard..to the custody of their minor children
and desire to reduce their agreement to an Order of Court.
NOW THEREFORE, the parties intending to be legally bound and waiving their right to
be present when this Agreement and Order are presented and executed, hereby stipulate and
agree that the Court may enter the following Order of Court in the above-captioned case:
ORDER OF COURT
NOW, , 2004, upon consideration of the within Stipulation and
Agreement, it is hereby ordered as follows:
1. Plaintiff, Carl E. Black (hereinafter referred to as "Father") and Defendant, Jennie E.
Black, now known as Jennie E. Stouffer, (hereinafter referred to as "Mother") shall have joint
legal custody of Jacob Daniel Black, born November 13, 1997 and of MaryAnna Elizabeth
Black, born July 22, 1999.
2. Mother and Father shall share physical custody as follows:
A. Mother shall exercise primary physical custody of the children.
B. Father shall exercise partial custody on weekends from Friday at 6:00 p.m. until
Sunday at 5:00 except for the second weekend of each month which shall be Mother's weekend
to exercise custody.
C. When Mother obtains fulltime employment, Father's weekend custody shall change to
alternating weekends from Friday at 6:00 p.m. until Sunday at 5:00 p.m. If Mother is not
working Mtime, Father's weekend custody shall be as defined in Paragraph "B" of this Order.
3. Whenever Father is exercising partial custody and is scheduled to work or unable to
care for the children, Angie Black will be providing day care.
4. HOLIDAYS:
A. The holidays of New Year's Day, Memorial Day, 4th of July and Labor
Day shall be alternated between the parties as follows: In odd numbered
years, Father shall have custody on the 4th of July and New Year's Day; and
Mother shall have custody on Labor Day and Memorial Day. In even numbered
years the parties shall reverse periods of custody. The time for all periods of
custody for these holidays shall be from 6:00 p.m. the day before the holiday to
6:00 p.m. the day of the holiday.
B. Easter - In all even numbered years, Mother shall exercise custody of the
children on Easter Sunday from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. In all odd numbered
years Father shall exercise custody of the children on Easter Sunday from 9:00
a.m. until 5:00 p.m. In all odd numbered years if Easter falls on Mother's
weekend, Mother and Father shall exchange weekends so that Father exercises
custody of the children the entire Easter weekend and Mother exercises custody
of the children the entire weekend prior to or after Easter weekend.
C. Thanksgiving - In all odd numbered years, Father shall exercise custody of the
children from the Wednesday preceding Thanksgiving at 6:00 p.m. until
Thanksgiving Day at 2:00 p.m.; and Mother shall exercise custody of the children
from Thanksgiving Day at 2:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. the Friday following
Thanksgiving. In even numbered years the parties shall reverse the periods of
custody.
D. Christmas - In all odd numbered years, Mother shall exercise custody of the
children from December 24th at 2:30 p.m. until December 25th at 2:30 p.m.; and
Father shall exercise custody of the children from December 25th at 2:30 p.m.
until December 26th at 6:00 p.m. In all even numbered years, Mother shall
exercise custody of the children from December 25th at 2:30 p.m. until December
26th at 6:00 p.m.; and Father shall exercise custody of the children from
December 24th at 2:30 p.m. until December 25th at 2:30 p.m.
E. Mother's Day/Father's Day - If Mother's Day or Father's Day falls on other that
the parties' weekend, then the parties will exchange weekends.
5. Summer Vacation - Father is entitled to exercise three (3) non-consecutive weeks
of custody with the children during the summer school vacation. Mother is entitled to exercise
three (3) non-consecutive weeks of custody with the children during the summer school vacation.
Mother and Father shall endeavor to schedule their vacation weeks to include their regularly
scheduled weekend. A week is defined as seven (7) consecutive days. If either party takes an
extended vacation out of the area, then the weeks may be consecutive. Each party will provide
the other with thirty (30) days written notice of the vacation dates for all periods.
6. The custodial parent shall not consume alcohol while the children are in her/his
custody; nor shall the custodial parent have a blood alcohol level greater than zero while the
children are in her/his custody.
7. Neither custodial parent shall speak negatively about the non-custodial parent
within the hearing ("earshot") of the children; nor will the custodial parent permit third parties to
speak negatively about the non-custodial parent when within the children's hearing distance.
8. The costs in this proceeding have been paid by the Plaintiff.
BY THE COURT:
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The parties further agree that, in procuring this Agreement, there has been no fraud,
concealment, overreaching, coercion, or other unfair dealing on the part of the other.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the-parties, intending to be bound by the terms and conditions
of this Agreement, execute this Agreement by signing below.
Witness:
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I verify that the facts set forth in the above Stipulation and Agreement are true and
correct. I understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S.
Section 4904, relating to unworn falsification to authorities.
Date: a - c/ , 2004
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Carl E. Black
I verify that the facts set forth in the above Stipulation and Agreement are true and
correct. I understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S.
Section 4904, relating to unworn falsification to authorities.
Date: '?- , 2004
J 'e E. Stouffer
CARL E. BLACK,
Respondent/Plaintiff,
vs.
JENNIE E. BLACK, n/k/a
JENNIE E. STONER,
Petitioner/Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
FRANKLIN COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. FR 2003-993
IN CUSTODY
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, JEFFREY B. ENGLE, ESQUIRE, hereby certify that a true and correct copy of the
foregoing Petition to Transfer Venue was sent First Class U.S. Mail to the following:
Mr. Carl E. Black
132 Timber Hill Apts
Shippensburg, PA 17257
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Jeffrey B. Engle, Esquire
SHAFFER & ENGLE LAW OFFICES
129 Market Street
Millersburg, PA 17061
(717) 692-2345
CARL E. BLACK,
Plaintiff/Respondent
vs.
JENNIE E. BLACK, n/k/a
JENNIE E. STONER,
Defendant/Petitioner
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO.
: IN CUSTODY
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, JEFFREY B. ENGLE, ESQUIRE, hereby certify that a true and correct copy of the
foregoing Petition to Modify Custody Order was sent First Class U.S. Mail to the following:
Galen R. Waltz, Esquire
TURO LAW OFFICES
28 South Pitt Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
Date:
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Melissa Wise, Paralegal for
Jeffrey B. Engle, Esquire
SHAFFER & ENGLE LAW OFFICES
129 Market Street
Millersburg, PA 17061
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PLAINTIFF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V.
JENNIE E. BLACK N/K/A JENNIE E.
STONER IN CUSTODY
DEFENDANT
ORDER OF COURT
at 4th Floor, Cumberland County Courthouse, Carlisle on Thursday, July 03, 2008 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. Failure to appear at the conference may provide grounds for entry of a temporary or permanent order.
AND NOW, Thursday, May 29, 2008 , upon consideration of the attached Complaint,
it is hereby directed that parties and their respective counsel appear before Hubert X. Gilroy, Esq. , the conciliator,
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.
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
2008-3205 CIVIL ACTION LAW
FOR THE COURT,
By: /s/ Hubert X. Gtlro Es g.
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) 249-31.66
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CARL E. BLACK : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff/Petitioner : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. : NO. FR. 2008-3205 CIVIL ACTION LAW
JENNIE E. BLACK, n/k/a :
JENNIE E. STONER,
Defendant/Respondent : IN CUSTODY
PETITION TO MODIFY CUSTODY ORDER
AND NOW, this day of July, 2008, the following Petition to Modify Custody Order by
Petitioner, Carl E. Black, by and through his attorney, Galen R. Waltz, and respectfully requests
this Honorable Court grant a Custody Conciliation and a Modification of Custody, and in support
thereof, the following is averred:
1. Petitioner is CARL E. BLACK, an adult individual currently residing at 8133 Scenic
Drive, Shippensburg, Franklin County, Pennsylvania 17257.
2. Respondent is JENNIE E. STONER, an adult individual currently residing at 506 David
Drive, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17050.
3. Respondent filed a Petition to Transfer with the Court of Common Pleas of Franklin
County, Pennsylvania, on February 25, 2008. An Order was issued granting Transfer on
April 23, 2008.
4. Respondent filed a Petition to Modify Custody with the Court of Common Pleas of
Cumberland County on May 19, 2008.
5. The Petitioner is the natural father of subject minor children, Jacob D. Black, age 10,
DOB 11/13/1997 and Maryanna E. Black, age 8, DOB 07/22/1999.
6. Petitioner currently resides with his wife, Michelle Black, and her daughter, Rebecca
Kline.
7. The Respondent is the natural mother of the subject matter children.
8. Respondent currently resides with her husband, and the subject minor children, Jacob D.
Black and Maryanne E. Black.
9. The children are currently seeing a psychiatrist by the name of Dr. Small. It is believed
ant therefore it is averred that the Respondent and Dr. Small are working in concert to
pressure the children to provide unfavorable answers against Petitioner. Both Jacob and
Maryanna have expressed their opinion that Dr. Small makes them very nervous when he
asks questions. Moreover, both children are always asked if they have seen Petitioner
drinking after spending the weekend with Petitioner.
10. Respondent intentionally and knowingly refuses to consult with Petitioner regarding
decision making issues affecting the children's health and welfare prior to committing the
children to a certain course of action: extra curricular activities, social events, etc.
Respondent fails to seek or consider Petitioner's input regarding organized activities for
the children.
11. Respondent has acted in absolute disregard of the health and welfare of the children by
compelling the children to participate in non essential activities during times when the
children clearly evidence illness. Furthermore, the constant tension, stress, and
controversy occurring within Respondent's household seems to be the cause of Jacob's
repetitive bed wetting.
12. The children initiate conversations expressing a strong desire to live with the Petitioner
and thereby reverse the current custodial roles of the parents.
13. Respondent consistently speaks negatively of Petitioner in the children's presence and by
way of illustration, Respondent has advised the children that "You need to remember to
brush your teeth or you will end up with ugly teeth like your father" or words to that
effect and "your father is fat and doesn't take care of himself' or words to that effect and
she further threatens the children by advising them that they would not be able to go on
vacations that they do now if Respondent was still with Petitioner because he is a
mechanic and does not make very much money or words to that effect.
14. Respondent interferes and interrupts with the Father/child bonding time during
Petitioner's custodial periods by making unnecessary and frequent telephone calls to the
children (Two times a day for each day during weekends and during the summer week
vacation Respondent telephones three times a day).
15. Petitioner has not participated as a party or witness, or in another capacity in other
litigation concerning the custody of the children in this or another court. Petitioner has
no information of a custody proceeding concerning the children pending in a court of this
Commonwealth.
16. Petitioner does not know of a person not a party to the proceeding who has physical
custody of the children, or claims to have custody or visitation rights with respect to the
children.
17. 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 Petition.
18. The best interest and permanent welfare of the children will be served by ordering
Respondent to:
a. Enroll in and complete a certified parenting program; and
b. Submit to random drug and alcohol testing.
19. Petitioner respectfully requests to modify the Current Order and transfer the primary
physical custody of the subject matter children from Respondent to him, while providing
partial physical custody of the children to the Respondent
WHEREFORE, the Petitioner, Carl E. Black, respectfully requests that This Honorable Court
grants his request to schedule a Custody Conciliation in this matter followed by granting primary
physical custody of the minor children to Petitioner.
Respectfully Submitted,
Dated: ` ho
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Turo Law Offc
28 South Pitt Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717)245-9688
VERIFICATION
I verify that the statements made in the foregoing Petition to Modify Custody 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 Cai . Black
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Galen R. Waltz, Esquire hereby certify that I served a true and correct copy of
the Petition to Modify Custody by first class, postage pre-paid and depositing same in
the United States Mail, first class, postage pre-paid on theme day of
aLP) , 2008, from Carlisle, Pennsylvania, addressed as follows:
Jeffrey B. Engle, Esquire
Shaffer & Engle Law Offices
129 Market Street
Millersburg, PA 17061
28 South Pitt Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 245-9688
Supreme Court I.D. No. 39789
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CARL E. BLACK : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff/Respondent : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. : NO. FR. 2008-3205 CIVIL ACTION LAW
JENNIE E. BLACK, n/k/a
JENNIE E. STONER,
Defendant/Petitioner : IN CUSTODY
ANSWER TO PETITION TO MODIFY CUSTODY ORDER
AND NOW this day of July, 2008 comes the Respondent, Carl E. Black by and through his
attorney Galen R. Waltz and filed the above referenced Answer and respectfully represents that:
1. Admitted.
2. Admitted.
3. Admitted.
4. Admitted.
5. Admitted.
6. Denied. Respondent is currently residing in a four-bedroom house with Michelle Black
at 8133 Scenic Drive, Shippensburg, Pennsylvania 17257.
7. Affirmed in part and denied in part. Mr. Black voluntarily checked into Roxbury
Treatment Center on August 2nd, 2007 and was discharged after completing the treatment
on Aug 6`h, 2007. During his stay at Roxbury Treatment Center, he completed a drug and
alcohol counseling, and a copy of certification issued by the treatment center is attached
hereto and incorporated herein as exhibit one.
8. Denied. Respondent may consume alcohol when the children are not in his custody or
they are not imminently placed in his custody. In contrast, the minor children have told
Respondent that they have seen Petitioner drinking Margaritas.
9. It is denied that Respondent has spoken negatively about Petitioner in front of the
children. It is remotely possible that the children may have overheard Respondent's
conversation with another adult, but Respondent never speaks, or intends to speak
negatively about Petitioner in front of the subject minor children. To the contrary, it is
Petitioner who has made negative comments about Respondent in the presence of the
minor children on more than one occasion by demeaning his economic status and calling
him "fat" and "ugly" or words to that effect.
10. Denied. It is denied that Respondent refuses to participate in children's activities when
children are in his custody. It is inaccurate and inappropriate to make that conclusion by
simply citing that the Respondent refused to drive the children to extracurricular activities
in light of increasing gas prices. Petitioner habitually enrolls the children in
extracurricular activities without seeking consent or consultation from Respondent;
Respondent is notified only when the children are in his custody. By way of further
answer, the Respondent only sees the children every other weekend, which means his
bonding time with them becomes more important to have interactive activities;
unfortunately, the physical distance becomes greater between them as the direct result of
Petitioner's choice to relocate to Mechanicsburg while knowing that the Respondent still
resides in Shippensburg.
11. It is admitted that Petitioner filed a Petition to Transfer with the Court of Common Pleas
of Franklin County, Pennsylvania on February 25, 2008. It is denied that an Order was
issued granting same on March 23, 2008. The order was issued on April 23, 2008.
12. Admitted.
13. Admitted.
14. a. Denied. Respondent does not abuse drugs or alcohol. Nor does the Respondent
consume alcohol when the children are in his custody; thus it is both
unnecessary and inappropriate to demand Respondent to undergo any sort of
drug or alcohol counseling. Respondent voluntarily completed a drug and
alcohol counseling as aforementioned under paragraph seven.
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b. Denied. Petitioner neither abuses drugs nor alcohol; thus proof of same is
demanded at hearing. On the other hand, Petitioner should be compelled to
submit to random drug and alcohol testing based upon her consumption of
alcoholic beverages in the presence of. the children.
C. Denied. Respondent has always been a responsible parent historically.
Respondent completed a parenting course required by Pennsylvania law during
the divorce with additional counseling for both parties. No where does
Petitioner claim or question Respondent's capability to care for the children
economically, physically, or mentally.
15. Denied. Petitioner's request to supervise all of Respondent's visits with the children is
baseless and inappropriate.
WHEREFORE, the Respondent, Carl E. Black, respectfully requests this Honorable Court
dismiss the Petition to modify custody.
Respectfully submitted,
Dated: Z /
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28 South Pitt Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 245-9688
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Turo Law Of i
ROXBURY
601 Roxbury Road . Shippensburg, PA 17257 + 800.648.4673 . www.roxburyhospital.com
Carl Black
8133 Scenic Drive
Shippensburg PA 17257
March 12, 2008
To Whom It May Concern:
Roxbury Treatment Center is an inpatient drug and alcohol rehabilitation center,
licensed by the Pennsylvania Department of Health, Office of Drug and Alcohol
Programs, and accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of
Healthcare Organizations.
Please be advised that Carl Black was admitted to Roxbury Treatment Center on
8/02/07 -8/06/07 when he was discharged from treatment, with completion of
treatment.
If I may be of further service, please do not hesitate to contact me at
1-800-648-4673.
Sincerely,
Gerry Stouffer
Medical Records Clerk
VERIFICATION
I verify that the statements made in the foregoing Answer to Petition to Modify Custody 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.
7-5--08
Date
Carl E. Black
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Galen R. Waltz, Esquire hereby certify that I served a true and correct copy of the Answer to
Petition to Modify Custody Order by first class, ostage pre-paid and depositing same in the United States
Mail, first class, postage pre-paid on the i day of , 2008, from Carlisle,
Pennsylvania, addressed as follows:
Jeffrey B. Engle, Esquire
Shaffer & Engle Law Offices
129 Market Street
Millersburg, PA 17061
TURO LAW OFFICES
.Alen R. Waltz, Es e
28 South Pitt Stree
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 245-9688
Supreme Court I.D. No. 39789
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CARL E. BLACK IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
PLAINTIFF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V.
2008-3205 CIVIL ACTION LAW
JENNIE E. BLACK N/K/A JENNIE E. IN CUSTODY
STONER
DEFENDANT
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, Thursday, July 10, 2008 , 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 Friday, August 08, 2008 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. 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. GRro Esq..
Custody Conciliator
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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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CARL E. BLACK, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
VS. CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JENNIE E. BLACK N/K/A/ JENNIE NO. 2008-3205
E. STONER,
Defendant IN CUSTODY
COURT ORDER
AND NOW, this 1" day of July, 2008, upon consideration of the attached Custody
Conciliation Report, it is ordered and directed as follows:
1. A hearing is scheduled in Courtroom No. 3 of the Cumberland County
Courthouse on the day of , 2008, at /-'Of) OP. in. At
this hearing the Mother 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, a list of witnesses
who will be called to testify on behalf of each party and a summary of the anticipated testimony
of each witness. This Memorandum shall be filed at least five days prior to the mentioned hearing
date.
2. Pending further Order of this Court, this Court's prior Order of April 23, 2008,
which incorporated the February 4, 2004, Franklin County Order, shall remain in effect.
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JENNIE E. BLACK N/K/A/ JENNIE
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Defendant
JUL 15 2008
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 2008-3205
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:
Jacob D. Black, born November 13, 1997
Maryanna E. Black, born July 22, 1999
2. A Conciliation Conference was held on July 11, 2008, with the following individuals in
attendance:
The mother, Jennie E. Stoner, with her counsel, Jeffrey B. Engle, Esquire,
and the father, Carl E. Black, with his counsel Galen R. Waltz, Esquire.
3. The parties have a Custody Order from 2004 that essentially gives Mom primary custody
and Dad custody on alternating weekends and some evenings during the week. The
existing Custody Order specifies that neither party shall be under the influence of alcohol
when they have custody of the minor children.
4. Mother has filed a petition to modify the Order suggesting that Father is violating the
alcohol prohibition of the Order. Mother is seeking an Order directing that Father have
an alcohol evaluation and, if required, undergo counseling. Father countered Mother's
petition with his own petition whereby he is seeking to modify the existing Custody
Order and is requesting primary custody. Father also suggests that Mother is violating
the alcohol prohibition of the Order. The parties are unable to reach an agreement and a
hearing is required.
The Conciliator recommends an Order in the form as attached.
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Date: July T , 2008
Hubert X ilroy, Esquire
Custod Conciliator
CARL E. BLACK IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V.
JENNIE E. BLACK NO. 2008-3205 CIVIL TERM
N/K/A
JENNIE E. STONER
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this 28TH day of JULY, 2008, the custody hearing scheduled for
September 4, 2008, at 1:00 p.m. is rescheduled to THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 25,
2008, at 1:00 p.m. in Courtroom # 3.
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CARL E. BLACK, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
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JENNIE E. BLACK N/K/A JENNIE E.
STONER, NO. 2008-3205
Defendant IN CUSTODY
COURT ORDER
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AND NOW, this 0? day of July, 2008, the Conciliator being advised that a
Conciliation Conference is not needed, the Conciliator relinquishes jurisdiction.
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JENNIE E. STONER,
Defendant/Petitioner
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. FR. 2008-3205 CIVIL ACTION LAW
IN CUSTODY
MOTION IN LIMINE
AND HERE comes the Plaintiff/Respondent Carl E. Black represented by his
attorney Galen R. Waltz who avers the following:
1. Dr. Kenneth G. Small, PH.D. is scheduled to testify on behalf of the
Defendant/Petitioner, Jennie E. Black N/K/A Jennie E. Stoner.
2. Dr. Kenneth G. Small, PH.D has indicated in the submission attached to
the Defendant/Petitioner's Pre-Trial Memorandum of mother Jennie E. Stoner that he has
diagnosed and been treating two minor children of the Defendant/Petitioner and
Plaintiff/Respondent since October 2006.
3. It was discovered at 10:00pm September 23, 2008 that Dr. Small enclosed
a release for information in his June 7, 2007 letter to attorney Jeff Engle marked at
Exhibit 2 in the pre-trial memorandum of mother.
4. The father Plaintiff/Respondent was never requested to sign a release for
information concerning the diagnosis and treatment of the two minor children as of the
date of filing this motion nor was he permitted an opportunity to object under HIPPA
regulations 45 CFR 164.512 (4)(E)(1)(iii)(A) et seq.
5. It is believed that only the mother Jennie E. Stoner, may have signed a
release of this highly confidential information.
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6. The controlling custody order of February 4, 2004 and subsequent order
incorporating the original custody order provides that both parents have "Joint Legal
Custody."
7. Joint Legal Custody at 42 Pa C.S. Section 5944 titled Confidential
Communications to Psychiatrists or Licensed Psychologists states that "No Psychiatrist or
person who has been licensed under the act of March 23, 1972 (P.L. 136 #.52) to practice
psychology shall be, without the written consent of his client, examined in any civil or
criminal as to any information acquired in the course of his professional services. The
confidential relations and communications between a Psychologist or Psychiatrist and his
client shall be on the same basis as those provided or prescribed by law between attorney
and client."
8. Legal custody is defined by statute as "the legal right to make major
decisions affecting the best interest of a minor child, including, but not limited to,
medical, religious and educational decisions." 23 Pa.C.S.A. Section 5302
9. The parents have joint legal custody; therefore, in order to release
confidential information regarding the minor children, both parents are required to sign a
release for the information to be used even in a court of law.
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THEREFORE, the Plaintiff/Respondent respectfully requests this honorable court
suppress/exclude all testimony of Dr. Kenneth G. Small, PH.D. and further
suppress/exclude all written materials submitted by Dr. Small to attorney Engle and all
other information relative to Dr. Small's treatment and diagnosis of the two minor
children as a result of failing to secure the release of both biological parents who are
under an order providing them with joint legal custody.
Respectfully Submitted,
Dated: 4'1,:7?r D 7
alen R. Waltz, Esq
Turo Law Offices
28 South Pitt Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717)245-9688
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Galen R. Waltz, Esquire hereby certify that I served a true and correct copy of
the Motion In Limine in person on the day of 4l r , 2008, address
as follows:
Jeffrey B. Engle, Esquire
Cumberland County Courthouse
One Courthouse Square
Carlisle, PA 17013
TURO LAW OFFICES
Galen R. Waltz, ee
28 South Pitt Str Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 245-9688
Supreme Court I.D. No. 39789
VERIFICATION
I verify that the statements made in the foregoing Motion In Limine 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
Galen R. Waltz, Esquire
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CARL E. BLACK, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
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NO. 2008-3205 CIVIL TERM
JENNIE E. BLACK, n/k/a
JENNIE E. STONER,
Defendant IN CUSTODY
IN RE: CONTINUATION
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this 25th day of September, 2008, hearing in
this matter is continued to Monday, December 22, 2008, at 9:30 a.m.
At that time, we would be interested in receiving a copy of
Father's discharge summary from Roxbury and getting input on his
progress in drug and alcohol counselling and working toward
sobriety. -
By e Court,
Edward E. Guido, J.
XGalen R. Waltz, Esquire
Turo Law Offices
28 South Pitt Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
For the Plaintiff
Jeffrey B. Engle, Esquire
Sheaffer & Engle Law Offices
129 Market Street
Millersburg, PA 17061
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JENNIE E. BLACK NO. 2008-3205 CIVIL TERM
N/K/A
JENNIE E. STONER
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this 25TH day of NOVEMBER, 2008, the hearing scheduled for
December 22, 2008, at 9:30 a.m. is continued to MONDAY, JANUARY 12, 2009, at
9.30 a.m.
Galen Waltz, Esquire
TURO LAW OFFICE
28 South Pitt Street
Carlisle, Pa. 17013
Jeffrey B. Engle, Esquire
129 Market Street
Millersburg, Pa. 17061
Edward E. Guido, J.
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CARL E. BLACK : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff/Respondent : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. : NO. W. 2008-3205 CIVIL ACTION LAW
JENNIE E. BLACK, n/k/a
JENNIE E. STONER,
Defendant/Petitioner : IN CUSTODY
MOTION FOR CONTINUANCE
AND NOW comes the Movant represented by his attorney Galen R. Waltz who avers the
following:
1. An Order scheduling a hearing in the above captioned matter was issued November
25, 2008 wherein the hearing scheduled for December 22, 2008 at 9:30 a.m. was
continued to Monday, January 12, 2009 at 9:30 a.m.
2. The Movant, Carl E. Black, is employed and on Monday, January 12, 2009, Carl E.
Black's immediate Supervisor and employer, Fred Gindlesperger of Chambersburg
Automatic Transmission will not be present at the place of business and requires the
Movant to serve as the Operations Manager of four employees wherein he has all
the responsibilities of the employer when the employer is absent.
3. Opposing Counsel Jeffrey B. Engle was contacted regarding the continuance
request and he has indicated that he is not opposed to the request for continuance.
4. This is the first request for continuance by the Movant.
5. No harm to the parties shall occur by granting the request for continuance.
6. The Honorable Judge Guido has been appointed as the sitting Judge in the above
captioned case.
WHEREFORE, the Movant requests that this Honorable Court grant the request for
continuance and reschedule the Monday, January 12, 2009 hearing to a time convenient
for the Court to hear this matter.
Turo Law Offices
28 South Pitt Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
717-245-9688
717-245-2165/FAX
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED,
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Galen R. Waltz, Esquire hereby certify that I served a true and correct copy of the
Answer to Petition to Modify Custody Order by first class, postage pre-paid and depositing same
in the United States Mail, first class, postage pre-paid on the 9th day of January, 2008, from
Carlisle, Pennsylvania, addressed as follows:
Jeffrey B. Engle, Esquire
Shaffer & Engle Law Offices
129 Market Street
Millersburg, PA 17061
TURO LAW OFFICES
Gal R. Waltz, Esquir
28 South Pitt Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 245-9688
Supreme Court I.D. No. 39789
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CARL E. BLACK : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff/Respondent : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v- : NO. 2008-3205 CIVIL ACTION LAW
JENNIE E. BLACK, n/k/a
JENNIE E. STONER, :
Defendant/Petitioner : IN CUSTODY
ORDER
AND NOW this day of January, 2009, after reviewing the Request for
Continuance of the Monday, January 12, 2009 hearing, the Request for Continuance is granted
and the hearing shall be rescheduled to the day of 2009 at
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Edward E. Guido, J.
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Millersburg, PA 17061
717-692-2345 *phone
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CARL E. BLACK,
Plaintiff/Respondent
V.
JENNIE E. BLACK N/K/A JENNIE,
E. STONER,
Defendant/Petitioner
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 2008-3205
: IN CUSTODY
PETITION FOR SPECIAL RELIEF
AND NOW, this 14`" day of January, 2009, comes the Petitioner, Jennie E. Stoner, by and
through her attorney, Jeffrey B. Engle of Shaffer & Engle Law Offices, and respectfully avers the
following:
1. Petitioner is JENNIE E. STONER, an adult individual currently residing at 506
David Drive, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17050.
2. Respondent is CARL E. BLACK, an adult individual currently residing at 8133
Scenic Drive, Shippensburg, Franklin County, Pennsylvania 17257.
3. The Petitioner is represented by Shaffer & Engle Law Offices, more particularly,
Jeffrey B. Engle, Esquire.
4. The Respondent is represented by Turo Law Offices, more particularly, Galen R.
Waltz, Esquire.
5. This matter was commenced by the filing of a Petition to Modify Custody by the
Petitioner on or about May 19, 2008. A custody conference occurred on July 3, 2008, at which
time the parties could not resolve their dispute.
6. A hearing was scheduled before This Honorable Court on September 4, 2008.
7. Both counsel for the Petitioner and Respondent submitted pre-trial memoranda.
8. It is believed and therefore averred, that the issue for resolution, from the
Petitioner's perspective, was the Respondent's continued course of alcohol abuse.
9. On September 4, 2008, this Honorable Court heard testimony from the children's
therapist, Dr. Kenneth Small, psychologist, that the children were suffering as a result of the
father's continued alcoholism.
10. It is believed and therefore averred, that this Honorable Court gave the Respondent
an ultimatum that he either quits drinking and gets help or he would lose continued custody of his
children. The Court continued the matter in accordance with the Respondent's expression that he
desired to seek help and would stop drinking.
11. A continuation hearing was scheduled in this matter for January 12, 2009.
12. On behalf of Respondent, opposing counsel requested that the hearing scheduled
for January 12, 2009 be continued do to a conflict at the Respondent's work. This Honorable
Court granted opposing counsel's request by Order dated January 8, 2008 and rescheduled the
hearing for February 13, 2009. (See Order attached hereto as Exhibit 1).
13. On Friday, January 9, 2009, the subject minor children, Jacob Black (DOB
11/13/1997) and MaryAnna Black (DOB 7/22/99) were at Respondent's residence with
Respondent and his wife, Michelle Black, and his step-daughter, Rebecca Kline.
14. It is believed and therefore averred, that on or about Friday, January 9, 2009,
Respondent was intoxicated and assaulted his wife, Michelle Black, in the presence of his two
minor children and his step-daughter.
15. It is believed and therefore averred, that on said date, as a result of the assault,
Michelle Black spoke with Petitioner and asked her to contact the Pennsylvania State Police
because Ms. Black was in fear that the Respondent would retaliate if she called the police herself.
16. It is believed and therefore averred, that on said date, Pennsylvania State Police in
Franklin County responded to a domestic violence complaint at Respondent's residence.
17. It is believed and therefore averred, that Pennsylvania State Police have or will
charge Respondent with an Act 10, domestic violence, 18 Pa.C.S. §2702, for assaulting his wife.
18. It is believed and therefore averred, that as part of the investigation, Pennsylvania
State Police tested Respondent's blood alcohol level and/or blood alcohol content and found
Respondent to be intoxicated.
19. It is believed and therefore averred, that the subject minor children and the step-
daughter witnessed Respondent intoxicated and witnessed Respondent assault Michelle Black.
20. It is believed and therefore averred, that on said date, Petitioner was contacted by
MaryAnna Black and was begged to come to Respondent's residence to get the subject minor
children.
21. It is believed and therefore averred, that Petitioner did in fact drive to Respondent's
residence, pick up the subject minor children, and drive them safely back to Petitioner's residence.
22. It is believed and therefore averred, that Michelle Black has filed a Protection from
Abuse (PFA) against Respondent in connection with or as a result of the events that occurred on
January 9, 2009.
WHEREFORE, Petitioner respectfully requests that This Honorable Court enter an Order
granting the following:
1. Pending the hearing scheduled for February 13, 2009, Respondent's contact with
the subject minor children shall be suspended, unless Respondent's contact with
the subject minor children is supervised by a responsible and reputable third party.
2. Pending the hearing scheduled for February 13, 2009, as Respondent is in clear
violation of this Honorable Court's intent, Respondent must stop all alcohol
consumption and immediately seek Drug and Alcohol counseling.
3. All such other relief as the Court shall deem just and appropriate.
Respectfully submitted,
Millersburg, PAQq6b
717-692-2345 *phone
717-692-3554*fax
Attorney for Petitioner
SHAFFER & ENGLE LAW OFFICES
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CARL E. BLACK : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff/Respondent : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. : NO. 2008-3205 CIVIL ACTION LAW
JENNIE E. BLACK, n/k/a :
JENNIE E. STONER,
Defendant/Petitioner : IN CUSTODY
ORDER
AND NOW this g day of January, 2009, after reviewing the Request for
Continuance of the Monday, January 12, 2009 hearing, the Request for Continuance is granted
and the hearing shall be rescheduled to the day of 2009 at
•? ??.m. in Courtroom No.
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Edward E. Guido, J.
cc: Galen R. Waltz, Esquire
Jeffrey B. Engle, Esquire
717 ]328948
14:31:57 01-15-2009 1I1
VERIFICATION
I verify that the averments in this 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.
§4904, relating to unworn falsification to authorities.
Dated: - l Cj -- o rl
Jennie E. Stoner, Petitioner
CARL E. BLACK,
Plaintiff/Respondent
V.
JENNIE E. BLACK N/K/A JENNIE,
E. STONER,
Defendant/Petitioner
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 2008-3205
: IN CUSTODY
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, JEFFREY B. ENGLE, ESQUIRE, hereby certify that a true and correct copy of the
foregoing Petition for Special Relief was sent by U.S. Mail first class to the following:
Galen R. Waltz, Esquire
TURD LAW OFFICES
28 South Pitt Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
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CARL E. BLACK,
Plaintiff/Respondent
V.
JENNIE E. BLACK N/K/A JENNIE,
E. STONER,
DefendandPetitioner
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: NO. 2008-3205
: IN CUSTODY
PETITION FOR DISCOVERY PURSUANT TO
PA.R.C.P. 1930.5.42 Pa.C.S.A.
1. The Petitioner/Defendant is Jennie E. Stoner, who is represented by the undersigned
counsel.
2. The Respondent/Plaintiff is Carl E. Black, who is represented by Galen R. Waltz,
Esquire.
3. This action was commenced by the Petitioner through the filing of a Petition to
Modify Custody on or about May 19, 2008. A custody conference occurred on July 3, 2008, at
which time the parties could not resolve their dispute.
4. A hearing was scheduled before this Honorable Court on September 4, 2008.
5. It is believed and therefore averred, that the issue for resolution, from the Petitioner's
perspective, was the Respondent's continued course of alcohol abuse.
6. On September 4, 2008, this Honorable Court heard testimony from the children's
therapist, Dr. Kenneth Small, psychologist, that the children were suffering as a result of the
father's continued alcoholism.
7. It is believed and therefore averred, that this Honorable Court gave the Respondent an
ultimatum that he either stop drinking and seek help for alcohol abuse or he would lose
continued custody of his children. This Court continued the matter in accordance with
Respondent's expression of his intention to seek help and stop drinking.
8. A continuation hearing was scheduled in this matter for January 12, 2009.
9. On behalf of Respondent, opposing counsel requested that the hearing scheduled for
January 12, 2009 be continued due to a conflict at the Respondent's work. This Honorable Court
granted opposing counsel's request by Order dated January 8, 2008 and rescheduled the hearing
for February 13, 2009. (See Order attached hereto as Exhibit 1).
10. On Friday, January 9, 2009, the subject minor children, Jacob Black (DOB
11/13/1997) and MaryAnna Black (DOB 7/22/99) were at Respondent's residence with
Respondent and his wife, Michelle Black, and his step-daughter, Rebecca Kline.
11. It is believed and therefore averred, that on or about Friday, January 9, 2009,
Respondent was intoxicated and assaulted his wife, Michelle Black, in the presence of his two
minor children and step-daughter.
12. It is believed and therefore averred, that on said date, as a result of the assault,
Michelle Black spoke with Petitioner and asked her to contact the Pennsylvania State Police
because she was in fear that the Respondent would retaliate if she called the police herself.
13. It is believed and therefore averred, that on said date, Pennsylvania State Police in
Franklin County responded to a domestic violence complaint at Respondent's residence.
14. It is believed and therefore averred, that Pennsylvania State Police have or will
charge Respondent with an Act 10, domestic violence, 18 Pa.C.S. §2702, for assaulting his wife.
15. It is believed and therefore averred, that as part of the investigation, Pennsylvania
State Police tested Respondent's blood alcohol level and/or blood alcohol content and found
Respondent to be intoxicated.
16. It is believed and therefore averred, that the subject minor children and the step-
daughter witnessed Respondent intoxicated and witnessed Respondent assault Michelle Black.
17. It is believed and therefore averred, that on said date, Petitioner was contacted by
MaryAnna Black and was begged to come to Respondent's residence to get the subject minor
children.
18. It is believed and therefore averred, that Petitioner did in fact drive to Respondent's
residence, pick up the subject minor children, and drive them safely back to Petitioner's
residence.
19. It is believed and therefore averred, that Michelle Black has filed a Protection from
Abuse (PFA) against Respondent in connection with or as a result of the events that occurred on
January 9, 2009.
20. It is respectfully submitted that the Court may enter an order authorizing the
Petitioner to conduct limited discovery to determine these issues and development them more
fully. Pa.R.Civ.P. 1930.5; 4001 et seq., 42 Pa.C.S.A.
21. It is believed and therefore averred, that Pennsylvania State Police have the
following documents regarding the aforementioned incident involving Respondent:
a) Police Report;
b) Probable Cause Affidavit;
c) Blood alcohol content and/or blood alcohol level results indicating
Respondent's Blood alcohol content and/or blood alcohol level; and
WHEREFORE, Petitioner respectfully requests that This Honorable Court enter an Order
granting the undersigned counsel the authority to issue a subpoena duces tecum and for persons
to the Pennsylvania State Police for all records, including police report, Probable Case Affidavit,
Incident Report, BAC test results from approved testing facility for blood of the breathalyzer test
results.
Respectfully submitted,
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Jeffrey B. Engle, Esquire
ID #76644
512 Market Street
Millersburg, PA 17061
717-692-2345
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CARL E. BLACK : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff/Respondent : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. : NO. 2008-3205 CIVIL ACTION LAW
JENNIE E. BLACK, n/k/a
JENNIE E. STONER,
Defendant/Petitioner : IN CUSTODY
ORDER
AND NOW this '? day of January, 2009, after reviewing the Request for
Continuance of the Monday, January 12, 2009 hearing, the Request for Continuance is granted
and the hearing shall be rescheduled to the day of 2009 at
_ 9* *Oom. in Courtroom No. .7-
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Edward E. Guido, J.
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Defendant/Petitioner
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 2008-3205
: IN CUSTODY
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, JEFFREY B. ENGLE, ESQUIRE, hereby certify that a true and correct copy of the
foregoing Petition for Discovery was sent by U.S. Mail first class to the following:
Galen R. Waltz, Esquire
TURO LAW OFFICES
28 South Pitt Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
PSP, Franklin County
679 Franklin Farms Lane
Chambersburg, PA 17201
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Defendant/Petitioner
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: NO. 2008-3205
IN CUSTODY
RULE TO SHOW CAUSE
AND NOW, this?tAay of
2009, a rule is hereby
issued upon both parties to show cause why the attached Petition for Special Relief should not be
granted.
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Defendant/Petitioner
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 2008-3205
IN CUSTODY
RULE TO SHOW CAUSE
AND NOW, this ;G day of , 2009, a rule is hereby
issued upon both parties to show cause why the attached Petition for Discovery should not be
granted.
RULE RETURNABLE DAYS FROM SERVICE.
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JENNIE E. BLACK, n/k/a
JENNIE E. STONER,
Petitioner/Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
FRANKLIN COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. FR. 2003-993 CIVIL TERM
: IN CUSTODY
OBJECTION TO PETITION FOR DISCOVERY PURSUANT TO PA RCP 1930.542 PA
CSA
1. Admitted.
2. Admitted.
3. Admitted.
4. Admitted.
5. It is admitted that the issue for resolution involved the Respondent's
possession of alcohol at his residence; it is denied that the issue for resolution
was alcohol abuse.
6. It is admitted on September 4, 2008 that the Honorable Court heard the
children's therapist testimony and that Maryanna was having difficulty when
discovering empty containers that formerly contained alcohol; it is denied that
there has been a diagnosis that the Father is an alcoholic.
7. It is denied that the Court advised the Respondent that he "either quits
drinking and gets help or he would lose continued custody of his children." It
is admitted that the Court strongly recommended that the Respondent secure
some type of positive resolution to the issue involving the presence of alcohol
in the Respondent's household as well as assistance regarding the use of
alcohol in the presence of the children.
8. Admitted.
9. Admitted.
10. Admitted.
11. It is admitted a breathalyzer test was provided to the Respondent on January
9, 2009; it is neither admitted nor denied that the two minor children and
stepdaughter were present when it is alleged that the Respondent was
intoxicated and assaulted his wife, Michelle Black.
12. Neither admitted nor denied, the Respondent is unable to testify as to what
conversation existed between Michelle Black and Petitioner nor does the
Respondent know what was Ms. Black's state of mind; therefore proof thereof
at a hearing is demanded.
13. It is neither admitted nor denied as to the basis for the Pennsylvania State
Police in Franklin County's response; it is, however, admitted that the
Pennsylvania State Police did appear at the Respondent's residence.
14. It is denied that the Respondent was charged with 18 Pa. C. S. §2702; proof
thereof is demanded.
15. It is admitted in part that the Pennsylvania State Police tested Respondent's
blood alcohol level and/or blood alcohol content; it is neither admitted nor
denied that the test "found Respondent to be intoxicated" and proof thereof is
demanded.
16. It is neither admitted nor denied that the minor children and the stepdaughter
witnessed the Respondent allegedly assault Michelle Black; proof thereof is
demanded.
17. It is neither admitted nor denied that the Petitioner was contacted by
Maryanna Black and was requested for the Petitioner to retrieve the subject
minor children; the Respondent has no way of knowing what contact if any
was made; therefore proof thereof is demanded.
18. It is admitted that the Petitioner arrived at Respondent's residence, picked up
the subject minor children and drove them back to Petitioner's residence;
however all other descriptive terms are denied and proof thereof is demanded
at a hearing.
19. Admitted.
20. This is a conclusion of law to which no response is required.
21. It is admitted that the Pennsylvania State Police may have a police report,
may have a probable cause affidavit, and may have a blood test; however, by
way of further answer, the case that it is alleged herein as an assault case is
scheduled for hearing in this matter and the items requested by the Petitioner
are not Orders of Court but rather subject to the objection of hearsay as well
as well requiring proper foundation subject to cross examination.
WHEREFORE, the Respondent respectfully requests this Honorable Court
deny the Petitioner's request at paragraph 21 on the basis of hearsay as well as
recognizing these are mere allegations and there has been no adjudication in
this matter that is currently pending resolution.
Respectfully submitted,
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DATE en R. Waltz
Turo Law Offices
28 South Pitt Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
717-245-9688
Attorney for Plaintiff
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Galen R. Waltz, Esquire hereby certify that I served a true and correct copy of
the, PETITION FOR DISCOVERY PURSUANT TO PA RCP 1930.542 PA CSA by first
class and depositing same in the United States Mail, postage pre-paid on the - 01?
day of ?^G aw Ar , 2009, from Carlisle, Pennsylvania, addressed as follows:
Jeffrey B. Engle, Esquire
Shaffer & Engle Law Offices
129 Market Street
Millersburg, PA 17061
TURO LAW OFFICES
Galen R. Waltz, Es
28 South Pitt Str2
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 245-9688
Attorney for Plaintiff
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CARL E. BLACK : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Respondent/Plaintiff : FRANKLIN COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. : NO. FR. 2003-993 CIVIL TERM
JENNIE E. BLACK, n/k/a
JENNIE E. STONER,
Petitioner/Defendant : IN CUSTODY
ANSWER TO PETITION FOR SPECIAL RELIEF
1. Admitted.
2. Denied, by way of further answer the Respondent resides at 2701
Johnson Drive, Chambersburg, Pennsylvania 17201.
3. Admitted.
4. Admitted.
5. Admitted.
6. Admitted.
7. Admitted.
8. It is admitted that the issue for resolution involved the Respondent's
possession of alcohol at his residence; it is denied that the issue for
resolution is alcohol abuse.
9. It is admitted on September 4, 2008 that the Honorable Court heard
the children's therapist testimony and that Maryanna was having
difficulty when discovering empty containers that formerly contained
alcohol; it is denied that there has been a diagnosis that the Father is
an alcoholic.
10. It is denied that the Court advised the Respondent that he "either quits
drinking and gets help or he would lose continued custody of his
children." It is admitted that the Court strongly recommended that the
Respondent secure some type of positive resolution to the issue
involving the presence of alcohol in the Respondent's household as
well as assistance regarding the use of alcohol in the presence of the
children.
11. Admitted.
12. Admitted.
13. Admitted.
14. It is admitted a breathalyzer test was provided to the Respondent on
January 9, 2009; it is neither admitted nor denied that the two minor
children and stepdaughter were present when it is alleged that the
Respondent was intoxicated and assaulted his wife, Michelle Black.
15. Neither admitted nor denied, the Respondent is unable to testify as to
what conversation existed between Michelle Black and Petitioner nor
does the Respondent know what was Ms. Black's state of mind;
therefore proof thereof at a hearing is demanded.
16. It is neither admitted nor denied as to the basis for the Pennsylvania
State Police in Franklin County's response; it is, however, admitted
that the Pennsylvania State Police did appear at the Respondent's
residence.
17. It is denied that the Respondent was charged with 18 Pa. C. S. §2702;
proof thereof is demanded.
18. It is admitted in part that the Pennsylvania State Police tested
Respondent's blood alcohol level and/or blood alcohol content; it is
neither admitted nor denied that the test "found Respondent to be
intoxicated" and proof thereof is demanded.
19. It is neither admitted nor denied that the minor children and the
stepdaughter witnessed the Respondent allegedly assault Michelle
Black; proof thereof is demanded.
20. It is neither admitted nor denied that the Petitioner was contacted by
Maryanna Black and was requested for the Petitioner to retrieve the
subject minor children; the Respondent has no way of knowing what
contact if any was made; therefore proof thereof is demanded.
21. It is admitted that the Petitioner arrived at Respondent's residence,
picked up the subject minor children and drove them back to
Petitioner's residence; however all other descriptive terms are denied
and proof thereof is demanded at a hearing.
22. Admitted.
NEW MATTER
1. The Respondent was assessed on October 2, 2008 for substance
abuse.
2. The Respondent began intensive Outpatient Treatment at Roxbury on
October 16, 2008.
3. The Respondent has attended the sessions as required and as of
December 8, 2008, because of the Respondent's success, instead of
the 18 sessions usually required for intense Outpatient Treatment the
Respondent's treatment was reduced to 16 sessions.
4. The Respondent had two relapses; one on or about December 14,
2008 and the second was on January 9, 2009.
5. The Respondent has increased the number of Roxbury treatment
sessions and extended the treatment schedule.
6. The Respondent has voluntarily scheduled meetings with the children
and Dr. Small and the respondent continues to attempt to resolve
issues between the children, the Petitioner and the Respondent
through Dr. Small.
7. The Respondent voluntarily scheduled a February 26, 2009 at 5:00
p.m appointment regarding anger management with a professional.
8. The Respondent is currently the subject of a divorce with Michelle
Black.
9. The Respondent's current residence is temporary; however, the
Respondent recognizes that his residential location does not permit the
children to be in his custody for overnight visits; therefore, the
Respondent has voluntarily and temporarily not sought custody of his
children during his weekend overnight custodial periods.
10. During the December 14, 2008 and January 9, 2009 relapse, the
children were not under any threat of any harm to themselves nor were
they harmed.
11. The Petitioner has been unethically advised by Counsel on two
occasions to contemptuously violate this Court's controlling Custody
Order.
WHEREFORE, the Respondent respectfully requests that this Honorable
Court deny Petitioner's request for supervised visitation.
Respectfully submitted,
DATE alen R. Waltz
Turo Law Officeg-
28 South Pitt Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
717-245-9688
Attorney for Plaintiff
VERIFICATION
I verify that the statements made in the foregoing Answer to 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. §4904 relating to unswom falsification to authorities.
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Date Carl E. Black
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Galen R. Waltz, Esquire hereby certify that I served a true and
correct copy of the Answer to Petition to Transfer Venue, by first class and
depositing same in the United States Mail, postage pre-paid on the Qp
day of -e Ar.o.!C?, 2009, from Carlisle, Pennsylvania, addressed as
follows:
Jeffrey B. Engle, Esquire
Shaffer & Engle Law Offices
129 Market Street
Millersburg, PA 17061
TURO LAW OFFICES
Omen R. Waltz, Esc
28 South Pitt Streg
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 245-9688
Attorney for Plaintiff
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CARL E. BLACK, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff/Respondent CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. NO. 2008-3205 CIVIL TERM
JENNIE E. BLACK, n/k/a
JENNIE E. STONER,
Defendant/Petitioner IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this 13th day of February, 2009, after
hearing, it is ordered and directed as follows:
1. Father's visitation with the children under the
existing custody order shall be suspended until further order of
court.
2. Dr. Kenneth Small is authorized to talk to Father
with regard to the treatment of the children and is further
directed to schedule a session with Father and the children at
the earliest possible date consistent with the well-being of the
children.
3. Mother is directed to provide the children's
e-mail address to Father, and Father may have unlimited contact
with the children by e-mail. Mother is directed to assure that
the children check their e-mail on a daily basis and promptly
respond to Father.
4. Father may call the children by telephone at
times that are arranged between the parties. Mother may monitor
those phone conversations until further order.
5. Mother and Father are directed to communicate
with each other regarding the children. If communication by
telephone becomes impossible, then the communication shall be by
e-mail.
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We will review this matter on Thursday, April 2, 2009,
at 1:00 p.m.
By the
Edward E. Guido, J.
Galen R. Waltz, Esquire
For the Plaintiff/Respondent
Jeffrey B. Engle, Esquire
For the Defendant/Petitioner
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717-692-2345 *phone
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CARL E. BLACK,
Plaintiff
V.
JENNIE E. BLACK N/K/A JENNIE,
E. STONER,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: NO. 2008-3205
IN CUSTODY
TO THE HONORABLE EDWARD E. GUIDO:
JOINT MOTION FOR CONTINUANCE OF CUSTODY HEARING
AND NOW, this ?R+day of N?-C K_, 2009, comes the undersigned counsel,
Jeffrey B. Engle, attorney for Defendant/Petitioner, Jennie E. Stoner, and respectfully avers as
follows:
1. A hearing was last held before This Honorable Court on February 13, 2009, based
upon a Custody Modification action filed by the Petitioner, Jennie E. Stoner.
2. Carl E. Black is represented by Galen Waltz, Esquire, located at 28 South Pitt Street
Carlisle, PA 17013.
3. Based upon the hearing held on February 13, 2009, This Honorable Court entered an
Order which is attached hereto. (See Exhibit 1).
4. This Honorable Court heard testimony from Dr. Kenneth G. Small via telephone at
that hearing and entered this Order of Court, which was commensurate with the recommendation
provided by Dr. Small.
5. This Honorable Court then scheduled a review of this matter for Thursday, April 2,
2009, at 1:00 PM.
6. Dr. Small has provided an update for both parties since the time of the Custody
Hearing on February 13, 2009, which is attached hereto and marked as Exhibit 2. (See copy of
letter date March 30, 2009, from Dr. Small).
7. It is believed and therefore averred, that counsel for both parties, as well as each
party, has reviewed the recommendation of Dr. Small and is in agreement with his
recommendation. (See copy of email correspondence attached hereto as Exhibit 3).
8. It is believed and therefore averred, that the parties will continue with visitation and
custodial periods as recommended by Dr. Small.
9. It is believed and therefore averred, that Father understands from Dr. Small's March
30, 2009 communication at numbered paragraphs 1 and 4 that father shall be required
to participate in home alcohol testing and Father agrees to Dr. Small's proposal.
10. Accordingly, it is believed and therefore averred, that the necessity for the April 2,
2009, review at 1:00 PM is not required.
WHEREFORE, both counsel for the parties hereto respectfully request that This
Honorable Court continue this matter generally and that should a disagreement arise, this matter
be brought back before This Honorable Court for review, recommendation and amendment if
necessary.
Respectfully submitted,
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28 South Pitt Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
717-245-9688 *phone
717-245-2165*fax
Attorney for Respondent
Respectfully submitted,
SHAFFER & ENGLE LAW OFFICE
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512 Market Street
Millersburg, PA 17061
717-692-2345 *phone
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CARL E. BLACK, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff/Respondent CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. NO. 2008-3205 CIVIL TERM
JENNIE E. BLACK, n/k/a
JENNIE E. STONER,
Defendant/Petitioner IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this 13th day of February, 2009, after
hearing, it is ordered and directed as follows:
1. Father's visitation with the children under the
existing custody order shall be suspended until further order of
court.
2. Dr. Kenneth Small is authorized to talk to Father
with regard to the treatment of the children and is further
directed to schedule a session with Father and the children at
the earliest possible date consistent with the well-being of the
children.
3. Mother is directed to provide the children's
e-mail address to Father, and Father may have unlimited contact
with the children by e-mail. Mother is directed to assure that
the children check their e-mail on a daily basis and promptly
respond to Father.
4. Father may call the children by telephone at
times that are arranged between the parties. Mother may monitor
those phone conversations until further order.
5. Mother and Father are directed to communicate
with each other regarding the children. If communication by
telephone becomes impossible, then the communication shall be
e-mail.,
We will review this matter on Thursday, April 2, 2009,
at 1:00 p.m.
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Edward E. Guido, J.
Galen R. Waltz, Esquire
For the Plaintiff/Respondent
Je f y B. Engle, Esquire
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TELEPHONE: (717) 79541588
FAX. (717) 795-0541
March 30, 2009
Jeffrey B. Engle, Esquire
Shaffer & Engle Law Offices
129 Market Street
Millersburg, PA 17061
Fax: 545-3083/692-3554
RE: Jacob Black, UO)B 11-13-97 and Mary Anna Black, DOB 7-22-99
Psychological Status Update
Dear Mr. Engle:
I'm writing to provide you with an update on the psychological status of Jacob and Mary
Anna Black. 1 have been providing then.l psvehological treatment on an outpatient basis for
severe'anxiety after they witnessed domestic violence at their father's house. Custodial visits
vAth the children and their father have been suspended pending sufficient resolution of the
children's atWety that they will not be re-traumatized by visiting with their father,
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At this time, Jacob and Maly Anna have shown an appro.ximately 75% reduction in their
anxiety related to witnessing domestic violence by their father. Both Jacob and Mary Anna fully
understand that their father does not behave violently when he is not drinking alcohol., I met with
Mr. Carl Black on March 24, 2009, and he tentatively agreed to undergo alcohol testing via a
home kit prior to spending time with Jacob and Mary Anna, and I believe that such testing will
overcome any residual psychological difficulties that Jacob and Mary Anna have with spending
time with their father. Both Mary Anna and Jacob are expecting that their first meeting with
their father, since suspension of custody, would he in my office, and 1 recommend that we start
reunification with the meeting in lny office. I am scheduled to lneet with Mail Anna and Jacob
again on. April 6, and this could be the date for a joint meeting with their father.
My reConiniendation for restoration of custody visits between Jacob. -Mary Anna, and
their father is as follows:
prior to visiting with their father, alcohol testing with 11 home kit be administered.
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letter to Jeffrey B. Engle, Esquire Page 2
RE: Jacob and Mary Anna Black
2. For the first four visits, the visits between the children and their father should be for
increasing hours without overnights.
3. After the four visits of increasing fours. resumption of the former custody schedule.
4. Home alcohol testing should continue for six months prior to the children visiting with
their father.
I would have no problem with amending my recommended schedule for resumption of
custody visits between Jacob, Mary Antra, and their father based on a mutual agreement between
the children, their mother, and their father.
If I can provide you with any other information, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Respectfully yours,
enneth G Small, Ph.D.
Licensed Psychologist
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Jeff Engle
From: Galen Waltz [turo6@pa.net]
Sent: Tuesday, March 31, 2009 9:31 AM
To: Jeff Engle
Subject: Re: Received by 7176923554 03/30/2009 13:21
Jeff:
After reviewing Dr. Small's explanation regarding the word "prior" with my client, my
client agrees with Dr. Small's plan as outlined in his March 30,
2009 letter addressed to you and furthermore, it makes little sense to attend a hearing
with J. Guido considering your client's posture regarding that same plan.
Therefore, I concur with your intention to file a motion requesting a continuance of the
hearing; however, considering the controlling February 13, 2009 order "suspending
[Father's visitation] until further order of court", we should suggest to the court to
provide a temporary custody order mirroring Dr. Small's suggested plan for reunification.
Awaiting your response.
Galen
----- Original Message -----
From: "Jeff Engle" <Jeff@shafferengle.com>
To: <kensmallphd@msn.com>
Cc: <gwaltz@turclaw.com>
Sent: Monday, March 30, 2009 4:16 PM
Subject: FW: Received by 7176923554 03/30/2009 13:21
Dr. Small- Can you please clarify for myself and Attorney Waltz his
question contained herein? Thank you for your continuing cooperation
and assistance.
Jeffrey B. Engle, Esq.
512 Market Street
Millersburg, PA 17061
Hbg- (717) 545-3032
Mbg- (717) 692-2345
Fax- (717) 692-3554
Toll Free *1-888-236-9519
www.shafferengle.com
-----Original Message-----
From: Galen Waltz [mailto:turo6@pa.net]
Sent: Monday, March 30, 2009 3:53 PM
To: Jeff Engle
Subject: Re: Received by 7176923554 03/30/2009 13:21
Jeff:
After reviewing Dr. Smalls letter with my client, the proposal appears
to contain a contradiction and therefore clarification is required.
My client agrees with the first three numbered recommendations.
Recommendation number 3 clearly indicates resumption of the former
custody schedule after the four visits of increasing length with the
children. My client also does not have a problem with home alcohol
testing.
EXHW
The contradiction lies with the word "prior" in numbered paragraph
four.
Please have Dr. Small explain the contradiction. If Dr. Small means
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that the home alcohol testing shall occur during 6 months of the
resumption of the former custody schedule, as I suspecrt that he does,
then in that instance my client agrees.
Depending upon the clarification, it appears that my client agrees that
meeting with the judge is premature.
Galen
----- Original Message -----
From: "Jeff Engle" <Jeff@shafferengle.com>
To: <gwaltz@turolaw.com>
Sent: Monday, March 30, 2009 3:05 PM
Subject: FW: Received by 7176923554 03/30/2009 13:21
Mr. Waltz- Please advise if you and your client will agree to proceed
as recommended by Dr. Small. If so, I will file a joint motion
requesting that the hearing scheduled for April 2, 2009, be continued to
such a time that either party may request. I will attach a copy of Dr.
Small's report and indicate that the parties are willing to proceed as
indicated.
If not, I assume I will see you on April 2. I would anticipate that you
will have a copy of the expert's report you mentioned at the last
hearing? I have not yet received it. I would not anticipate that you
would oppose Dr. Small's testimony via telephone, however, I don't want
to assume anything. Please confirm.
Jeffrey B. Engle, Esq.
512 Market Street
Millersburg, PA 17061
Hbg- (717) 545-3032
Mbg- (717) 692-2345
Fax- (717) 692-3554
Toll Free *1-888-236-9519
www.shafferengle.com
-----Original Message-----
From: Shaffer & Engle Law Offices
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Sent: Monday, March 30, 2009 5:21 PM
To: Missy Wise; Elaine Kaup; Jeff Engle
Subject: Received by 7176923554 03/30/2009 13:21
Received by 7176923554.
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CARL E. BLACK,
Plaintiff?Respondent
V.
JENNIE E. BLACK N/K/A JENNIE,
E. STONER,
Defendant/Petitioner
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 2008-3205
IN CUSTODY
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, JEFFREY B. ENGLE, ESQUIRE, hereby certify that a true and correct copy of the
foregoing Joint Petition for Continuance was sent by facsimile and U.S. Mail first class to the
following:
Galen R. Waltz, Esquire
TURO LAW OFFICES
28 South Pitt Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
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Melissa Wise, Paralegal -for
Jeffrey B. Engle, Esquire
SHAFFER & ENGLE LAW OFFICES
512 Market Street
Millersburg, PA 17061
(717) 692-2345
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APR 0- 6 2009 CARL E. BLACK,
Plaintiff/Respondent
V.
JENNIE E. BLACK N/K/A JENNIE,
E. STONER,
Defendant/Petitioner
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 2008-3205
IN CUSTODY
ORDER
AND NOW, this day of April, 2009, based upon the Joint Motion by Counsel, IT
IS HEREBY ORDERED AND DECREED that the hearing for April 2, 2009, at 1:00 PM is
hereby continued generally.
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Jeffrey B. Engle, Esq.
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