HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-4390BROOKE CLIFFORD, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PA
V. NO. Ctc,-L
JOSHUA TOLAN, CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Defendant IN CUSTODY
COMPLAINT FOR CUSTODY
1. The Plaintiff is Brooke Clifford, who currently resides at 326 Bobcat Road, Newville,
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
2. The Defendant is Joshua Tolan, who currently resides at 393 Crossroad School
Road, Newville, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
3. The Plaintiff seeks custody of the following child:
Name: Laila Clifford
Date of Birth: April 30, 2009
Address: 326 Bobcat Road, Newville, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
17241
4. The child was born out of wedlock.
5. The child is presently in the custody of Brooke Clifford, who resides at 326 Bobcat
Road, Newville, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
6. During the child's lifetime, she has resided with the following persons and at the
following addresses:
Name Address Date
Brooke Clifford, Misty Clifford 326 Bobcat Road, April 30, 2009 to present
New ville
Michael Clifford
7. The mother of the child is Brooke Clifford, who resides at 326 Bobcat Road,
Newville, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
8. Mother of the child, Brooke Clifford, is not married.
9. The father of the child is Joshua Tolan, who currently resides at 393 Crossroad
School Road, Newville, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
10. Father of the child, Joshua Tolan, is not married.
11. The relationship of Plaintiff to the child is that of Mother
12. The relationship of Defendant to the child is that of Father.
13. The Plaintiff currently resides with the following persons: Misty Clifford and
Michael Clifford, her parents.
14. The Defendant currently resides with the following persons: His parents.
15. The Plaintiff has not participated as a party- or witness, or in another capacity, in
other litigation concerning the custody of the child in this or any other court.
16. The Plaintiff has no information of a custody proceeding concerning the child
pending in a court of this Commonwealth.
17. The Plaintiff does not know of a person or a party= to the proceedings who has
physical custody of the child or claims to have custody or visitation rights with respect to the
child.
18. The best interest and permanent welfare of the child will be served by granting the
relief requested for reasons including the following: The parties have executed a Custody
Stipulation and Agreement, and they desire to have the terms of that agreement made into
an Order of Court. A copy of the Agreement is attached hereto as `Exhibit A'.
19. Each parent whose parental rights to the child have not been terminated has been
named as parties to this action.
WHEREFORE, the Plaintiff requests that this Court grant prirnaiv physical custody of the
child to the Plaintiff and partial physical custody to the Defendant as outlined in the Custody
Stipulation and Agreement.
DATE bb ._y' D 9
Respectfully submitted,
ABom&KUTULAKIS, L.L.P.
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Kara W. Haggerty E q ' e
Supreme Court I 6914
2 West High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 249-0900
Attorney for Plaint
VERIFICATION
I, BROOKE CLIFFORD, verify that the statements made in this Custody Complaint are
true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information, and belief. I understand that false
statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. § 4904 relating to unsworn
falsification to authorities.
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BROOKE CLIFFORD
ABOM ?'
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Tiara W. I lag.-ern', I?squire
.lttornev T.D. #: 86914
3 west I Tigh Strcet
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 349-0900
BROOKE CLIFFORD,
Plaintiff
V.
JOSHUA TOLAN,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PA
NO. CIVIL TERM
UUSTODY STIPULATION AND A REEMENT
THIS STIPULATION AND AGREEMENT entered into the day and year hereinafter set forth,
bi- and between BROOKE CLIFFORD, (hereinafter referred to as "Mother") and JOSHUA TOLAN,
(hereinafter referred to as "Father")
WHEREAS, the parties are the natural parents of one child, namely LAILA CLIFFORD, born
April 30, 2009, (hereinafter referred to as "Child"); and
WHEREAS, the parties live separate and apart, and wish to enter into a comprehensive stipulation
and agreement relative to physical and legal custody of their Child.
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants, promises and agreements as
hereinafter set forth, the parties stipulate and agree as follows:
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN CUSTODY
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1. LEGAL CUSTODY:
a. The Father and the Mother shall have shared legal custody of the Child. Each parent
shall have an equal right, to be exercised jointly with the other parent, to make all major
non-emergence- decisions affecting the Child's general well-being including, but not
limited to, all decisions regarding their health, education and religion. Pursuant to the
terms of Pa.C.S. §5309, each parent shall be entitled to all records and information
pertaining to the Child including, but not limited to medical, dental, religious or school
records, the residence address of the Child and the other parent. To the extent one
parent has possession of any such records or information, that parent shall be required
to share the same, or copies thereof, with the other parent within such reasonable time
as to make the records and information of reasonable use to the other parent. Both
parents shall be entitled to full participation in all educational and medical/ treatment
planning meetings and evaluations with regard to the minor Child. Each parent shall
be entitled to full and complete information from any physician, dentist, teacher or
authoritNT and copies of any reports given to them as parents including, but not limited
to: medical records, birth certificates, school or educational attendance records or
report cards. Additionally, each parent shall be entitled to receive copies of any notices
which come from school with regard to school pictures, extracurricular activities,
children's parties, musical presentations, back-to-school nights, and the like.
2. PHYSICAL CUSTODY:
a. Mother shall enjoy primary- physical custody- of the Child.
b. Father shall exercise partial physical custody of the Child as follows:
i. On alternating weekends from Friday- at 5:00 p.m. until Sunday at 8:00 p.m., with
Father's weekends beginning on Friday, July 10, 2009.
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ii. Every Monday and Wednesday evening from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m.
iii. Once the child reaches six (6) months of age, Father shall exercise custody on
Mondays and Wednesdays from 5:00 p.m. until the next morning at 8:00 a.m.
C. The parties shall exchange custody at the Bloser?-ille Deli.
3. HOLIDAYS:
a. The parties agree to the following holiday schedule.
i. Christmas: Custody- during the Christmas holiday shall be exercised such that
Mother shall exercise custody- from Noon on December 24 until Noon on
December 25 and Father shall exercise custody from Noon on December 25 until
Noon on December 26.
ii. Thanksgiving: Father shall have custody of the child on Thanksgiving Day from
9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. Mother exercise custody from 3:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m.
iii. Easter: Mother shall be entitled to custody- of the child on Easter in even-
numbered years from 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. and Father shall be entitled to
custody from 3:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. The schedule shall alternate in all odd-
numbered years.
iv. Mother's Day and Father's Day: Mother shall be entitled to exercise custody of the
child on Mother's Day from 8:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. Father shall be entitled to
exercise custody- of the child on Father's Day from 8:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m.
v. The parties shall alternate the following holidays: New Fear's Day, Nlemorial Day ,
Fourth of July, Labor Day, and Halloween (trick-or-treat night). Mother shall enjoy
the Fourth of July in 2009 and the holidays shall alternate thereafter.
b. The holiday schedule takes precedence over the routine custody schedule.
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4. The parents shall permit and support the Child's access to all family relationships. Both parties
shall accommodate special family events such as weddings, family reunions, family gatherings,
funerals, graduations, etc., with routine -%nsitations resuming immediately thereafter. Each parent
shall have the option of proposing time or date variations to the other parent when special
recreational options or other unexpected opportunities arise. Each parent must confer with the
other parent before arranging regularly occurring extracurricular activities for the Child that may
interfere with regular -, isitation.
5. The parents shall organize ways for their Child to maintain their friendships, extracurricular
activities, and other special interests, regardless of which household they may be in. It is also
suggested that toys, clothes, etc. not become matters of contention. Major gifts should be
discussed and coordinated between the parents.
6. NO CONFLICT ZONE:
a. Each parent agrees not to attempt to alienate the affections of the Child from the other
and will make a special conscious effort not to do so. Both parents shall establish a no-
conflict zone for their Child and refrain from making derogatory comments about the
other parent in the presence of the Child and, to the extent possible, shall not permit
third parties from making such comments in the presence of the Child whether the
Child are sleeping or awake. Each parent shall speak respectfully of the other whether
it is believed the other reciprocates or not. Each parental figure shall refer to the other
by the appropriate role name such as Mom, Dad, your grandmother, etc. Each parent
should agree to refrain from encouraging the Child to provide reports about the other
parent. Communication should always take place directly between parents, without
using the Child as an intermediary-. Each parent should encourage their Child to send
the appropriate holiday cards to the other parent.
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7. The parties desire that this Stipulation and Agreement be made an Order of Court of the Court of
Common Pleas of Cumberland Countv, and further acknowledge that the Court of Common Pleas
of Cumberland County does, in fact, have jurisdiction over the issue of custody of the parties'
minor Child, who has resided for at least the past six (6) months in Cumberland Count`-,
Pennsylvania.
8. The parties stipulate that in making this Agreement, there has been no fraud, concealment,
overreaching, coercion, or other unfair dealing on the part of die other party.
9. The parties acknowledge that they have read and understand the provisions of diis Agreement.
Each party acknowledges that the Agreement is fair and equitable and that it is not the result of
any duress or undue influence.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto intending to be legally bound by the terms hereof,
set forth their hands and seals the day and year hereinafter mentioned.
WITNESSETH:
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DA E BROOKE CLIFFORD
DATE JOSHUA TOLAN
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
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AND NOW, this,
day of June, 2009, I, Kara W. Haggerty, Esquire, of Abom &
Kutulakis, L.L.P, hereby certify that I did serve a true and correct copy of the foregoing Custody
Complaint, upon the Defendant by depositing, or causing to be deposited, same in the United States
Mail, First-class mail, postage prepaid addressed to the following:
Joshua Tolan
393 Crossroad School Road
Newville, PA 17241
Respectfully submitted,
ABom & KUTULAKIS, L.L.P.
Kara W. Haggerty, Es Supreme Court IDQko S 914
2 West High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 249-0900
Attorney for Plaint
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BROOKE CLIFFORD,
Plaintiff
V.
JOSHUA TOLAN,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PA
NO.: q - 43go CIVIL TERM
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW this day of
and Agreement is hereby made an Order of Court.
Kara W. Haggerty, Esquire, For the Plaint&-
Joshua Tolan, Pro Se Defendant
393 Crossroad School Road
Newville, PA 17241
BY THE COURT:
2009, the attached Custody Stipulation
_ ABOM ?'
KLiTLiLAKIS
Tiara W. I Iaggerty, lisyuirc
Attorncv I.D. #: 86914
2 West l-Iigh Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 249-0900
BROOKE CLIFFORD,
Plaintiff
V.
JOSHUA TOLAN,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PA
NO.(N-,l34d CIVIL TERM
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN CUSTODY
CUSTODY STIPULATiON AND AGREEMENT
THIS STIPULATION AND AGREEMENT entered into the day and year hereinafter set forth,
by and between BROOKE CLIFFORD, (hereinafter referred to as "Mother") and JOSHUA TOLAN,
(hereinafter referred to as "Father")
WHEREAS, the parties are the natural parents of one child, namely LAILA CLIFFORD, born
April 30, 2009, (hereinafter referred to as "Child"); and
WHEREAS, the parties live separate and apart, and wish to enter into a comprehensive stipulation
and agreement relative to physical and legal custody of their Child.
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants, promises and agreements as
hereinafter set forth, the parties stipulate and agree as follows:
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1. LEGAL CUSTODY:
a. The Father and the Mother shall have shared legal custody of the Child. Each parent
shall have an equal right, to be exercised jointly with the other parent, to make all major
non-emergency decisions affecting the Child's general well-being including, but not
limited to, all decisions regarding their health, education and religion. Pursuant to the
terms of Pa.C.S. X5309, each parent shall be entitled to all records and information
pertaining to the Child including, but not limited to medical, dental, religious or school
records, the residence address of the Child and the other parent. To the extent one
parent has possession of any such records or information, that parent shall be required
to share the same, or copies thereof, with the other parent within such reasonable time
as to make the records and information of reasonable use to the other parent. Both
parents shall be entitled to full participation in all educational and medical/ treatment
planning meetings and evaluations with regard to the minor Child. Each parent shall
be entitled to full and complete information from any physician, dentist, teacher or
authority and copies of any reports given to them as parents including, but not limited
to: medical records, birth certificates, school or educational attendance records or
report cards. Additionally, each parent shall be entitled to receive copies of any notices
which come from school with regard to school pictures, extracurricular activities,
children's parties, musical presentations, back-to-school nights, and the like.
2. PHYSICAL CUSTODY:
a. Mother shall enjoy primary- physical custody of the Child.
b. Father shall exercise partial physical custody of the Child as follows:
i. On alternating weekends from Friday at 5:00 p.m. until Sunday at 8:00 p.m., with
Father's weekends beginning on Friday, July 10, 2009.
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ii. Every Monday and Wednesday evening from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m.
iii. Once the child reaches six (6) months of age, Father shall exercise custody on
Mondays and Wednesdays from 5:00 p.m. until the next morning at 8:00 a.m.
C. The parties shall exchange custody at the Bloserville Deli.
3. HOLIDAYS:
a. The parties agree to the following holiday, schedule.
i. Christmas: Custody- during the Christmas holiday- shall be exercised such that
Mother shall exercise custody from Noon on December 24 until Noon on
December 25 and Father shall exercise custody from Noon on December 25 until
Noon on December 26.
ii. Thanksgiving: Father shall have custody of the child on Thanksgiving Day from
9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. Mother exercise custody from 3:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m.
iii. Easter: Mother shall be entitled to custody- of the child on Easter in even-
numbered years from 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. and Father shall be entitled to
custody from 3:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. The schedule shall alternate in all odd-
numbered years.
iv. Mother's Day and Father's Day: Mother shall be entitled to exercise custody of the
child on Mother's Day from 8:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. Father shall be entitled to
exercise custody of the child on Father's Day from 8:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m.
v. The parties shall alternate the following holidays: New Year's Day, Memorial Day
Fourth of July, Labor Day, and Halloween (trick-or-treat night). Mother shall enjoy
the Fourth of July in 2009 and the holidays shall alternate thereafter.
b. The holiday schedule takes precedence over the routine custody schedule.
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4. The parents shall permit and support the Child's access to all family relationships. Both parties
shall accommodate special family events such as weddings, family reunions, family gatherings,
funerals, graduations, etc., with routine visitations resuming immediately thereafter. Each parent
shall have the option of proposing time or date variations to the other parent when special
recreational options or other unexpected opportunities arise. Each parent must confer with the
other parent before arranging regularly occurring extracurricular activities for the Child that may
interfere with regular visitation.
5. The parents shall organize ways for their Child to maintain their friendships, extracurricular
activities, and other special interests, regardless of which household they may be in. It is also
suggested that toys, clothes, etc. not become matters of contention. Major gifts should be
discussed and coordinated between the parents.
6. NO CONFLICT ZONE:
a. Each parent agrees not to attempt to alienate the affections of the Child from the other
and will make a special conscious effort not to do so. Both parents shall establish a no-
conflict zone for their Child and refrain from making derogatory comments about the
other parent in the presence of the Child and, to the extent possible, shall not permit
third parties from making such comments in the presence of the Child whether the
Child are sleeping or awake. Each parent shall speak respectfully of the other whether
it is believed the other reciprocates or not. Each parental figure shall refer to the other
by the appropriate role name such as Mom, Dad, your grandmother, etc. Each parent
should agree to refrain from encouraging the Child to provide reports about the other
parent. Communication should always take place directly between parents, without
using the Child as an intermediary. Each parent should encourage their Child to send
the appropriate holiday cards to the other parent.
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%. The parties desire that this Stipulation and Agreement be made an Order of Court of the Court of
Common Pleas of Cumberland Count-, and further acknowledge that the Court of Common Pleas
of Cumberland Count= does, in fact, have jurisdiction over the issue of custody- of the parties'
minor Child, who has resided for at least the past six (G) months in Cumberland Count-,
Pennsylvania.
8. The parties stipulate that in making this Agreement, there has been no fraud, concealment,
overreaching, coercion, or other unfair dealing on the part of the other party-.
9. The parties acknowledge that they have read and understand the provisions of this Agreement.
Each party- acknowledges that the Agreement is fair and equitable and that it is not the result of
any duress or undue influence.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto intending to be legally bound by the terms hereof,
set forth their hands and seals the day and year hereinafter mentioned.
WITNESSETH:
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Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PA
V. . NO. A 43 qQ CIVIL TERM
JOSHUA TOLAN, CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Defendant IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW this. t9 Ov- day of Pvll-o? , 2009, the attached Custody Stipulation
and Agreement is hereby made an Order of Court.
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?Joshua Tolan, Pro Se Defendant
393 Crossroad School Road
Newville, PA 17241
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BROOKE CLIFFORD IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
PLAINTIFF' CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V.
JOSHUA TOLAN
DEFENDANT
2009-4390 CIVIL ACTION LAW
IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, Friday, September 03, 2010 _ upon consideration of the attached Complaint,
it is hereby directed that parties and their respective counsel appear before Jacqueline M. Verney, Esq. , the conciliator,
at 4th Floor, Cumberland County Courthouse, Carlisle on Thursday, September 30, 2010 at 10:30 AM
for a Pre-Hearing Custody Conference. At such conference, an effort will be made to resolve the issues in dispute; Or
ifthis 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 temporarv 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/ ac ueline M. Verne Esg
Custody Conciliator
The Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County is required by laA to comp]} 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
I,ORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP.
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BROOKE CLIFFORD,
Plaintiff
V.
JOSHUA TOLAN,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PA
NO. 2009-4390 CIVIL TERM
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN CUSTODY
RESPONDENT'S ANSWER TO MOTION TO
MODIFY CUSTODY AND NEW MATTER
ANSWER TO MOTION TO MODIFY CUSTODY
AND NOW this 13`h day of September, 2010, comes the Brooke Clifford, by and through
his undersigned counsel, Kara W. Haggerty, of Abom & Kutulakis, L.L.P., and who respectfully sets
forth the following Answer to Motion to Mod Custody and avers the following:
1. Admitted.
2. Admitted.
3. Admitted.
4. Admitted in part, Denied in part. It is specifically denied that the July 2, 2009 Order is no
longer workable and that Mother has failed to properly care for the child's ongoing medical
issues. By way of further response, Mother has always treated the medical issue and has
sought out professional medical treatment on four occasions, while Father has only done so
on one occasion. It is admitted that Father has moved and has a new work schedule. No
response is required to the rest of the averment.
WHEREFORE, it is respectfully requested that This Honorable Court order that Father's
Petition to Modify Custody is denied.
NEW MATTER - PETITION FOR CIVIL CONTEMPT
AND NOW this 13T" day of September, 2010, comes the Brooke Clifford, by and through
his undersigned counsel, Kara W. Haggerty, of Abom & Kutulakis, L.L.P., and who respectfully sets
forth the following New Matter in the form of a Petition far Contempt and avers the following:
1. Petitioner is Brooke Clifford, who was the Plaintiff in the above captioned action between
the parties.
2. Respondent is Joshua Tolan, who was the Defendant in that action.
3. Petitioner and Respondent are the parents of Laila Clifford, born April 30, 2009.
4. On or about July 2, 2009, This Honorable Court entered an Order of Court on a Custody
Stipulation and Agreement. (A true and correct copy of the Order of Court is attached as
"Exhibit A")
a. The Custody Stipulation and Agreement states that Mother and Father will have
shared Legal Custody of the minor child.
b. Regarding physical custody, the Custody Stipulation and Agreement states that
Mother shall enjoy primary physical custody of the child. Father shall exercise partial
physical custody of the child on alternating weekends from Friday at 5:00 p.m. until
Sunday at 8:00 p.m. Additionally, Father shall have the child every Monday and
Wednesday evening from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m.
5. Respondent is in contempt of the July 2, 2009 Order of Court regarding custody of the
minor child in that he has failed to follow through with this Honorable Court's Orders.
a. Father has made baseless accusations against Mother to Children and Youth
Services.
i. On August 10, 2010, Father took the child to the doctor because of the rash
on the child, which was caused by recurring episodes of MRSA.
ii. Father, who had never sought medical attention for the rash that has
appeared on prior occasions, believed that it was caused by parental
negligence on behalf of the Mother, which is incorrect because it is a
communicable disease caused by bacteria.
iii. Father reported the incident to Children and Youth and kept the child in his
custody on what he incorrectly said were Children and Youth directions.
iv. The person responsible for investigating at Children and Youth Services
realized the ploy by Father was for custody purposes and has informed
Mother the case will be closed.
b. Father has made it nearly impossible for Mother to communicate with him via
telephone.
c. Father has not been involved with the medical care of the child.
L As mentioned above, the child has been having recurring problems with
MRSA.
ii. Mother has assumed all responsibility for the care and treatment of the issue,
while Father has not been an active participant.
iii. Evidence of Father's inaction related to the child's medical care, was his lack
of an understanding of why the child had a rash.
6. It is believed and therefore averred that Father's actions on August 10, 2010 area direct
violation of the July 2, 2009 Court Order and that Father is in Contempt of Court.
7. It is believed and therefore averred that Father's inability to be available for telephonic
communication and lack of involvement in the medical care of the child are direct violations
of the July 2, 2009 Court Order and that Father is in Contempt of Court.
WHEREFORE, Petitioner respectfully requests that this Honorable Court enter an Order
finding Respondent ui Contempt of Court and directing Respondent to immediately comply with
This Honorable Court's Order and pay Petitioner's counsel fees and costs.
Respectfully submitted,
ABOM & KUTULAIOS, L.L.P.
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Date Kara W. Haggerty, Esq
Attorney I.D. No.: 86 _
2 West High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 249-0900
Attorney for the Plaintil Petitioner
VERIFICATION
I, BROOKE CLIFFORD, verify that the statements made in the above document are true
and correct to the best of my knowledge, information, and belief. I understand that false statements
herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. § 4904 relating to unsworn falsification to
authorities.
Date C
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
AND NOW, this 13th day of September, 2010, I, Kara W. Haggerty, Esquire of ABOM &
KUTULAKIS, L.L.P., hereby certify that I did serve or cause to be served a true and correct copy of
the foregoing Respondent's Answer to Motion to Modify Custody and New Matter to the Plaintiff
by First Class U.S. Mail at the following address:
Mark. F. Bayley, Esquire
Bayley & Mangan
17 West South Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
Attorney for the Defendant
Kara W. Haggerty,
0 SEP 15 2010
BROOKE CLIFFORD, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PA
V. NO. 2009-4390 CIVIL TERM c'
JOSHUA TOLAN, CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Defendant IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT ra CD
AND NOW, upon consideration of the attached Complaint, it is hereby directed that tlk
parties and their respective counsel appear before Jacqueline Verney, Esquire, the conciliator, at
4th Floor, Cumberland County Courthouse, Carlisle, on the -Th day of October, 2010, at
10:30 a.m., for a Pre-Hearing Custody Conference. At such conference, an effort will be made to
resolve the issues in dispute; or if this cannot be accomplished, to define and narrow the issues to be
heard by the Court, and to enter into a temporary order. 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
the scheduled Hearing.
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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 or hearing.
YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU
DO NOT HAVE A LAWYER OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE
THE OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL
HELP.
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32 SOUTH BEDFORD
CARLISLE, PA 17013
(717) 249-3166 OR (800)990-9108
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OCT 1 ? 12010
BROOKE CLIFFORD, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. :2009-4390 CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JOSHUA TOLAN,
Defendant : IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT -^
AND NOW, this I day of , 2006 upon ..
consideration of the attached Custody Conciliation Report, it is ordered and directed as
follows:
1. The prior Order of Court dated July 2, 2009 shall remain in full force and
effect with the following modifications.
2. The parties shall share physical custody of the child on a 4/3/3/4
alternating schedule, such that Father shall have every Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
overnight; Mother shall have every Sunday, Monday and Tuesday overnight and the
parties shall alternate Saturday overnights with Father having the first Saturday overnight
on October 16, 2010. The exchange time shall be 4:30 at the Target in Carlisle,
Pennsylvania.
3. Block A and Block B of the Christmas schedule shall alternate with Father
having Block A in even numbered years and Block B in odd numbered years and Mother
having Block A in odd numbered years and Block B in even numbered years.
4. The times on Easter and Thanksgiving shall alternate from year to year
with Mother having the earlier time for Thanksgiving in even numbered years and the
earlier time for Easter in odd numbered years.
5. The parties shall give the other one notice of medical appointments at least
five days in advance unless it is an emergency in which case the custodial parent shall
give the other parent as much notice as reasonably possible. The parties shall exchange
prescribed medications for the child.
6. The child shall attend school where Mother lives unless the parties agree
otherwise or further Order of Court.
7. This Order is entered pursuant an agreement of the parties at a Custody
Conciliation Conference. The parties may modify the provisions of this Order by mutual
consent. In the absence of mutual consent, the terms of this Order shall control.
OCT I 1 2010
BY THE CO ,
Edward E. Guido, J.
cc:- M F. Bayley, Esquire, Counsel for Father
-Kara W. Haggerty, Esquire, Counsel for Mother
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BROOKE CLIFFORD, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. :2009-4390 CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JOSHUA TOLAN,
Defendant : IN CUSTODY
PRIOR JUDGE: Edward E. Guido, J.
CUSTODY CONCILIATION SUMMARY REPORT
IN ACCORDANCE WITH CUMBERLAND COUNTY RULE OF CIVIL
PROCEDURE 1915.3-8, the undersigned Custody Conciliator submits the following
report:
The pertinent information concerning the Child who is the subject of this
litigation is as follows:
NAME DATE OF BIRTH CURRENTLY IN CUSTODY OF
Laila Clifford April 30, 2009 Mother
2. A Conciliation Conference was held in this matter on October 7, 2010,
with the following individuals in attendance: The Father, Brooke Clifford, with his
counsel, Mark F. Bayley, Esquire and Mother, Brooke Clifford, with her counsel, Kara
W. Haggerty, Esquire.
3. A prior Order of Court was entered by the Honorable Edward E. Guido,
dated July 2, 2009 providing for shared legal custody, Mother having primary physical
custody with Father having alternating weekends and every Monday and Wednesday
overnight.
4. The parties agreed to an Order in the form as attached.
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Date acq ine M. Verney, Esquire
Custody Conciliator
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BAYLEY & MANGAN C TIE R9, TI10N r+'?
Mark F. Bayley, Esquire
Attorney I.D. #: 87663 2^ I I j ! F _ 3 FM 2; r
17 West South Street
Carlisle, PA 17013 ?TABE tiL AND CC° 4 '?
(717) 241-2446 E Y LVt x`
BROOKE CLIFFORD : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff, : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. : CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JOSHUA TOLAN : NO. 09-4390 CIVIL TERM
Defendant. : IN CUSTODY
PETITION FOR MODIFICATION OF CUSTODY
AND NOW comes Petitioner, Joshua Tolan, by and through his attorney, Mark F.
Bayley, and in support of the within petition avers as follows:
1. Joshua Tolan, Petitioner, (hereinafter referred to as "Father"), is the Defendant in
the above caption-matter, and is an adult currently residing at 101 Northwood Dr., Harrisburg,
PA 17109.
2. Brooke Clifford, Respondent, (hereinafter referred to as "Mother"), is the Plaintiff
in the above-captioned matter, and is an adult individual residing at 45 Pinedale Rd., Carlisle, PA
17013.
3. The parties are the natural parents of:
Laila Clifford (born April 30, 2009)
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4. A prior order was entered on July 2, 2009, and October 13, 2010 by the
Honorable Edward E. Guido (copies are attached as Exhibit "A" and "B" respectively).
A change of circumstances has since occurred.
6. Father is requesting that the current order be modified as agreed upon by the
parties or otherwise determined by the court to be in the best interests of the child.
WHEREFORE, Petitioner requests this Honorable Court to schedule a custody
conciliation conference.
Respectfully submitted,
BAYLEY & MANGAN
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Date.
Mark F. Bayley, Esq ' e
17 West South Street
Carlisle, PA. 17013
(717) 241-2446
Supreme Court ID # 87663
BROOKE CLIFFORD
Plaintiff,
V.
JOSHUA TOLAN
Defendant.
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 09-4390 CIVIL TERM
IN CUSTODY
ATTORNEY VERIFICATION
Mark F. Bayley, Esquire, states that he is the attorney in relation to the within matter; that
he makes this affidavit as attorney because he has sufficient knowledge or information and
belief, based upon his investigation of the matters averred or denied in the foregoing document;
and that this statement is made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. §4904, relating to unsworn
falsification to authorities.
Date:
Mark F. Bayley, E ire
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JUL o i 2ooo,
BROOKE CLIFFORD,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PA
V.
JOSHUA TOLAN,
Defendant
NO. .0q µ.3q0 CAVIL TERM
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT 41 AND NOW this _ day of Plo?? 2009, the attached Custody Stipulation
and Agreement is hereby made an Order of Court
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a W. Haggerty, Esquire, For the R2int ff
oshua Tolan, Pm Se Dtfendant
393 Crossroad School Road
Newville, PA 17241
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Kara W. 1-12nerty, Esquire
Atrome}' J.D. #: 86914
2 West High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 249-0900
BROOKE CLIFFORD, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PA
V. NO.UR- A1340 CIVIL TERM
JOSHUA TOLAN, CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Defendant IN CUSTODY
THIS STIPULATION AND AGREEMENT entered into the day and year hereinafter set forth,
by and between BROOKE CLIFFORD, (hereinafter referred to as "Mother's and JOSHUA TOL",,
(hereinafter referred to as "Father")
WHEREAS, the parties are the natural parents of one child, namely LAILA CLIFFORD, born
April 30, 2009, (hereinafter referred to as "Child"); and
WHEREAS, the parties live separate and apart, and wish to enter into a comprehensive stipulation
and agreement relative to physical and legal custody of their Child.
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants, promises and agreements as
hereinafter set forth, the parties stipulate and agree as follows:
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1. LEGAL CUSTODY:
a. The Father and the Mother shall have shared legal custody of the Child. Each parent
shall have an equal right, to be exercised jointly with the other parent, to make all major
non-emergency decisions affecting the Child's general well-being including, but not
limited to, all decisions regarding their health, education and religion. Pursuant to the
terms of Pa.C.S. §5309, each parent shall be entitled to all records and information
pertaining to the Child including, but not limited to medical, dental, religious or school
records, the residence address of the Child and the other parent To the extent one
parent has possession of any such records or information, that parent shall be required
to share the same, or copies thereof, with the other parent within such reasonable time
as to make the records and information of reasonable use to the other parent. Both
parents shall be entitled to full participation in all educational and medical/treatment
planning meetings and evaluations with regard to the minor Child. Each parent shall
be entitled to full and complete information from any physician, dentist, teacher or
authority and copies of any reports given to them as parents including, but not limited
to: medical records, birth certificates, school or educational attendance records or
report cards. Additionally, each parent shall be entitled to receive copies of any notices
which come from school with regard to school pictures, extracurricular activities,
children's parties, musical presentations, back-to-school nights, and the like.
2. PHYSICAL CUSTODY:
a. Mother shall enjoy primary physical custody of the Child.
b. Father shall exercise partial physical custody of the Child as follows:
i. On alternating weekends from Friday at 5:00 p.m. until Sunday at 8:00 p.m., with
Father's weekends beginning on Friday, July 10, 2009.
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u. Every Monday and Wednesday evening from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m.
iii. Once the child reaches six (6) months of age, Father shall exercise custody on
Mondays and Wednesdays from 5:00 p.m. until the next morning at 8:00 a.m.
C. The parties shall exchange custody at the Bloserville Deli.
3. HOLIDAYS:
a. The parties agree to the following holiday schedule.
i. Christmas: Custody during the Christmas holiday shall be exercised such that
Mother shall exercise custody from Noon on December 24 until Noon on
December 25 and Father shall exercise custody from Noon on December 25 until
Noon on December 26.
ii. Thanksgiving: Father shall have custody of the child on Thanksgiving Day from
9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. Mother exercise custody from 3:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m.
iii. Easter: Mother shall be entitled to custody of the child on Easter in even-
numbered years from 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. and Father shall be entitled to
custody from 3:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. The schedule shall alternate in all odd-
numbered years.
iv. Mother's Day and Father's Day: Mother shall be entitled to exercise custody of the
child on Mother's Day from 8:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. Father shall be entitled to
exercise custody of the child on Father's Day from 8:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m.
v. The parties shall alternate the following holidays: New Year's Day, Memorial Day,
Fourth of July, Labor Day, and Halloween (trick-or-treat night). Mother shall enjoy
the Fourth of July in 2009 and the holidays shall alternate thereafter.
b. The holiday schedule takes precedence over the routine custody schedule.
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4. The parents shall permit and support the Child's access to all family- relationships. Both parties
shall accommodate special family events such as weddings, family reunions, family gatherings,
funerals, graduations, etc., with routine visitations resuming immediately thereafter. Each parent
shall have the option of proposing time or date variations to the other parent when special
recreational options or other unexpected opportunities arise. Each parent must confer with the
other parent before arranging regularly occurring extracurricular activities for the Child that may
interfere with regular visitation.
5. The parents shall organize ways for their Child to maintain their friendships, extracurricular
activities, and other special interests, regardless of which household they may be in. It is also
suggested that toys, clothes, etc. not become matters of contention. Major gifts should be
discussed and coordinated between the parents.
6. NO CONFLICT ZONE:
a. Each parent agrees not to attempt to alienate the affections of the Child from the other
and will make a special conscious effort not to do so. Both parents shall establish a no-
conflict zone for their Child and refrain from making derogatory comments about the
other parent in the presence of the Child and, to the extent possible, shall not permit
third parties from making such comments in the presence of the Child whether the
Child are sleeping or awake. Each parent shall speak respectfully of the other whether
it is believed the other reciprocates or not. Each parental figure shall refer to the other
by the appropriate role name such as Mom, Dad, your grandmother, etc. Each parent
should agree to refrain from encouraging the Child to provide reports about the other
parent. Communication should always take place directly between parents, without
using the Child as an intermediary. Each parent should encourage their Child to send
the appropriate holiday cards to the other parent.
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7. The parties desire that this Stipulation and Agreement be made an Order of Court of the Court of
Common Pleas of Cumberland County, and further acknowledge that the Court of Common Pleas
of Cumberland Counts- does, in fact, have jurisdiction over the issue of custody of the parties'
minor Child, who has resided for at least the past six (G) months in Cumberland County,
Pennsylvania.
s. The parties stipulate that in making this Agreement, there has been no fraud, concealment,
overreaching, coercion, or other unfair dealing on the part of the other party.
9. The parties acknowledge that they have read and understand the provisions of this Agreement.
Each party acknowledges that the Agreement is fair and equitable and that it is not the result of
any duress or undue influence.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto intending to be legally bound by the terms hereof,
set forth their hands and seals the day and year hereinafter mentioned.
WITNESSETH:
DA E BROOKE CLI F RD
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DATOC SHUA TO
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OCT 1. 12010
BROOKE CLIFFORD, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. :2009-4390 CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JOSHUA TOLAN,
Defendant : IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this day of 0 200& upon
consideration of the attached Custody Conciliation Report, it is ordered and directed as
follows:
1. The prior Order of Court dated July 2, 2009 shall remain in full force and
effect with the following modifications.
2. The parties shall share physical custody of the child on a 4/3/3/4
alternating schedule, such that Father shall have every Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
overnight; Mother shall have every Sunday, Monday and Tuesday overnight and the
parties shall alternate Saturday overnights with Father having the first Saturday overnight
on October 16, 2010. The exchange time shall be 4:30 at the Target in Carlisle,
Pennsylvania.
3. Block A and Block B of the Christmas schedule shall alternate with Father
having Block A in even numbered years and Block B in odd numbered years and Mother
having Block A in odd numbered years and Block B in even numbered years.
4. The times on Easter and Thanksgiving shall alternate from year to year
with Mother having the earlier time for Thanksgiving in even numbered years and the
earlier time for Easter in odd numbered years.
5. The parties shall give the other one notice of medical appointments at least
five days in advance unless it is an emergency in which case the custodial parent shall
give the other parent as much notice as reasonably possible. The parties shall exchange
prescribed medications for the child.
6. The child shall attend school where Mother lives unless the parties agree
otherwise or further Order of Court.
7. This Order is entered pursuant an agreement of the parties at a Custody
Conciliation Conference. The parties may modify the provisions of this Order by mutual
consent. In the absence of mutual consent, the terms of this Order shall control.
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BY THE CO ,
Edward E. Guido, J.
cc: Mark F. Bayley, Esquire, Counsel for Father
Kara W. Haggerty, Esquire, Counsel for Mother
TRUE COPY FROM RECORD
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BROOKE CLIFFORD,
Plaintiff
V.
JOSHUA TOLAN,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
:2009-4390 CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: IN CUSTODY
PRIOR JUDGE: Edward E. Guido, J.
CUSTODY CONCILIATION SUMMARY REPORT
IN ACCORDANCE WITH CUMBERLAND COUNTY RULE OF CIVIL
PROCEDURE 1915.3-8, the undersigned Custody Conciliator submits the following
report:
1. The pertinent information concerning the Child who is the subject of this
litigation is as follows:
NAME
DATE OF BIRTH CURRENTLY IN CUSTODY OF
April 30, 2009
Mother
Laila Clifford
2. A Conciliation Conference was held in this matter on October 7, 2010,
with the following individuals in attendance: The Father, Brooke Clifford, with his
counsel, Mark F. Bayley, Esquire and Mother, Brooke Clifford, with her counsel, Kara
W. Haggerty, Esquire.
3. A prior Order of Court was entered by the Honorable Edward E. Guido,
dated July 2, 2009 providing for shared legal custody, Mother having primary physical
custody with Father having alternating weekends and every Monday and Wednesday
overnight.
4. The parties agreed to an Order in the form as attached.
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Date
acq ine M?emey, Esquire
Custody Conciliator
BROOKE CLIFFORD : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff, : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. : CIVIL ACTION •- LAW
JOSHUA TOLAN : NO. 09-4390 CIVIL TERM
Defendant. : IN CUSTODY
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Mark F. Bayley, Esquire, do hereby certify that I this day served a copy of the
foregoing document upon the following by depositing same in the United States mail, postage
prepaid, at Carlisle, Pennsylvania, addressed as follows:
Kara W. Haggerty, Esquire
2 West High Street
Carle, PA 7013
Mark F. Bayley, Esquire
Dated.
BROOKE CLIFFORD IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
PLAINTIFF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. rnco
2009-4390 CIVIL ACTION LAW C- -
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JOSHUA TOLAN cs? ,
IN CUSTODY
DEFENDANT ??`t
ORDER OF COURT r rv
AND NOW, Wednesday, Janua ry 05, 2011 , upon consideration of the attached Complaint,
it is hereby directed that parties and their respective counsel appear before Jacqueline M. Verney, Esq. , the conciliator,
at 4th Floor, Cumberland County Courthouse, Carlisle on _ Monday, January 31, 2011 at 8:30 AM
for a Pre-Hearing Custody Conference. At such conference, an effort will be made to resolve the issues in dispute; or
if this cannot be accomplished, to define and narrow the issues to be heard by the court, and to enter into a temporary
order. 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/ Jacqueline M. VemeEs -,
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
d?4 Telephone (717) 249-3166
BROOKE CLIFFORD, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. :2009-4390 CIVIL ACTION - LAW
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Defendant : IN CUSTODY =rn rn M
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ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this 4910day of lzXf-44,01al , 2011, upon`
consideration of the attached Custody Conciliation Report, it is ordered and directed as
follows:
1. The prior Orders of Court dated July 2, 2009 and October 13, 2010 are
hereby vacated and replaced with the following.
2. The Father, Joshua Tolan and the Mother, Brooke Clifford, shall have
shared legal custody of Laila Clifford, born April 30, 2009. Each parent shall have an
equal right, to be exercised jointly with the other parent, to make all major non-
emergency decisions affecting the Child's general well-being including, but not limited
to, all decisions regarding her health, education and religion. Pursuant to the terms of 23
Pa.C.S. §5309, each parent shall be entitled to all records and information pertaining to
the child including, but not limited to medical, dental, religious or school records, the
residence address of the child and the other parent. To the extent one parent has
possession of any such records or information, that parent shall be required to share the
same, or copies thereof, with the other parent within such reasonable time as to make the
records and information of reasonable use to the other parent. Both parents shall be
entitled to full participation in all educational and medical/treatment planning meetings
and evaluations with regard to the minor child. Each parent shall be entitled to full and
complete information from any physician, dentist, teacher or authority and copies of any
reports given to them as parents including, but not limited to: medical records, birth
certificates, school or educational attendance records or report cards. Additionally, each
parent shall be entitled to receive copies of any notices which come from school with
regard to school pictures, extracurricular activities, children's parties, musical
presentations, back-to-school nights, and the like.
The child shall attend a school that is mutually agreed to by the parties.
3. The parties shall share physical custody of the child on a 4/3/3/4
alternating schedule, such that Father shall have every Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
overnight; Mother shall have every Sunday, Monday and Tuesday overnight and the
parties shall alternate Saturday overnights. The exchange time and place shall be 5:00
p.m. at the Target in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. Father shall be present for custodial
exchanges whenever possible.
4. HolidaysNacations shall take precedence over the regular custodial
schedule as follows:
A. Christmas shall be divided into two Blocks and alternated from year to year. .
Block A shall be from 12:00 noon Christmas Eve to 12:00 noon Christmas Day
and Block B shall be from 12:00 noon Christmas Day to 12:00 noon December
26. Father shall have physical custody of the child for Block A in even numbered
years and Block B in odd numbered years. Mother shall have physical custody of
the child for Block A in odd numbered years and Block B in even years.
B. Thanksgiving shall be alternated from year to year from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Mother shall have physical custody of the child in odd numbered years and Father
shall have physical custody of the child in even numbered years.
C. Easter shall be shared and alternated from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m.
to 9:00 p.m. Mother shall have the earlier time in even numbered years and the
later time in odd numbered years. Father shall have the earlier time in odd
numbered years and the later time in even numbered years.
D. Mother shall have physical custody of the child on Mother's Day from 8:00
a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Father shall have physical custody of the child on Father's Day
from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
E. The following holidays shall be alternated at times as indicated: New Year's
Eve at 12:00 noon to New Year's Day at 12:00 noon; Memorial Day from 8:00
a.m. to 8:00 p.m.; Fourth of July from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.; Labor Day from
8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.; Halloween (trick or treat night) from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00
p.m.
F. The parties shall each be entitled to two uninterrupted non-consecutive weeks
(seven days) during the year from Saturday to Saturday, provided they give the
other party 30-days prior notice.
5. The parties shall give the other one notice of medical appointments at least
five days in advance unless it is an emergency in which case the custodial parent shall
give the other parent as much notice as reasonably possible. The parties shall exchange
prescribed medications for the child.
6. The parents shall permit and support the child's access to all family
relationships. Both parties shall accommodate special family events such as weddings,
family reunions, family gatherings, funerals, graduation, etc., with routine visitations
resuming immediately thereafter. Each parent shall have the option of proposing time or
date variations to the other parent when special recreational options or other unexpected
opportunities arise. Each parent must confer with the other parent before arranging
regularly occurring extracurricular activities for the child that may interfere with regular
visitation.
7. The parents shall organize ways for their child to maintain their
friendships, extracurricular activities, and other special interests, regardless of which
household they may be in. It is also suggested that toys, clothes, etc. not become matters
of contention. Major gifts should be discussed and coordinated between the parents.
8. Neither parent may attempt to alienate the affections of the child from the
other and will make a special conscious effort not to do so. Both parents shall establish a
no-conflict zone for their child and refrain from making derogatory comments about the
other parent in the presence of the child and, to the extent possible, shall not permit third
parties from making such comments in the presence of the child whether the child is
sleeping or awake. Each parent shall speak respectfully of the other whether it is
believed the other reciprocates or not. Each parental figure shall refer to the other by the
appropriate role name such as Mom, Dad, your grandmother, etc. Each parent shall
refrain from encouraging the child to provide reports about the other parent.
Communication should always take place directly between parents, without using the
child as an intermediary. Each parent shall encourage their child to send appropriate
holiday cards to the other parent.
9. If determined to be covered by insurance, the parties shall cooperate with
therapeutic family counseling. They shall share equally any co-pay.
10. This Order is entered pursuant an agreement of the parties at a Custody
Conciliation Conference. The parties may modify the provisions of this Order by mutual
consent. In the absence of mutual consent, the terms of this Order shall control.
BY THE,R°I;
Edward E. Guido, J.
c? Mark F. Bayley, Esquire, Counsel for Father M i ld
Kara W. Haggerty, Esquire, Counsel for Mother copy a?9?o?
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BROOKE CLIFFORD,
Plaintiff
V.
JOSHUA TOLAN,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
:2009-4390 CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN CUSTODY
PRIOR JUDGE: Edward E. Guido, J.
CUSTODY CONCILIATION SUMMARY REPORT
IN ACCORDANCE WITH CUMBERLAND COUNTY RULE OF CIVIL
PROCEDURE 1915.3-8, the undersigned Custody Conciliator submits the following
report:
1. The pertinent information concerning the Child who is the subject of this
litigation is as follows:
NAME
Laila Clifford
DATE OF BIRTH CURRENTLY IN CUSTODY OF
April 30, 2009
shared
2. A Conciliation Conference was held in this matter on February 7, 2011,
with the following individuals in attendance: The Father, Joshua Tolan, by telephone,
with his counsel, Mark F. Bayley, Esquire and Mother, Brooke Clifford, with her
counsel, Kara W. Haggerty, Esquire.
3. Prior Orders of Court were entered by the Honorable Edward E. Guido,
dated July 2, 2009 and October 13, 2010 providing for shared legal custody and shared
physical custody on a 4/3/3/4 schedule.
4. The parties agreed to an Order in the form as attached.
Date Jac line M. Verney, Esquire
Custody Conciliator