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MARTSON DEARDORFF WILLIAMS OTTO GILROY & FALLER
MARTSON LAW OFFICES
I.D. 87445
10 East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-3341
Attorneys for Plaintiff
JANELLE SHEAFFER, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
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THOMAS SHEAFFER, :
Defendant IN CUSTODY
PLAINTIFF'S COMPLAINT FOR CUSTODY
1. Plaintiff is Janelle Sheaffer, an adult individual currently residing at 35 H Street
Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
2. Defendant is Thomas Sheaffer, an adult individual currently residing at 236 E Street,
Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
3. Plaintiff seeks custody of the child, Weston Sheaffer, who was born on
August 20, 1999. The child was born in wedlock.
4. Since the child's birth, the child has resided with the following persons at the
following addresses for the following periods of time:
Time Period Persons Location
Birth - February 16, 2009 Parties 35 H Street, Carlisle
February 16, 2009-present Plaintiff (shared custody) 35 H Street, Carlisle
February 16, 2009 -present Defendant (shared custody) 236 E Street, Carlisle
5. The relationship of the Plaintiff to the child is that of Mother. She is married and
living separately. The Plaintiff currently resides with the following:
Name Relationship
Weston Sheaffer Son
6. The relationship of the Defendant to the child is that of Father. He is married and
living separately. The Defendant currently resides with the following:
Name Relationship
Weston Sheaffer Son
7. The parties have not participated in previous litigation concerning the custody of the
child in this court or any court.
The Plaintiffhas no information of a custody proceeding concerning the child pending
in any other court.
9. The best interest and permanent welfare of the child will be served by granting
primary physical custody to Plaintiff as she can best provide a stable and nurturing environment for
her son.
10. Plaintiff does not know of any person not a party to these proceedings who claims to
have custody or visitation rights with respect to the child.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff requests your Honorable Court to set a time and place for a hearing
at which Plaintiff requests the Court to grant Plaintiff the Custody Order. Pending said hearing,
Plaintiff requests primary physical custody.
MARTSON LAW OFFICES
By
Jennifer . ears, Esquire
10 East HiIA? Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-3341
Attorneys for Plaintiff
Dated: August 17, 2009
VERIFICATION
The foregoing Complaint for Custody is based upon information which has been gathered
by my counsel in the preparation of the lawsuit. The language of the document is that of counsel and
not my own. I have read the Complaint and to the extent that the document is based upon
information which I have given to my counsel, it is true and correct to the best of my knowledge,
information and belief. To the extent that the content of the document is that of counsel, I have
relied upon counsel in making this verification.
This statement and verification are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. Section 4904
relating to unsworn falsification to authorities, which provides that if I make knowingly false
averments, I may be subject to criminal penalties.
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JANELLE SHEAFFER IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
PLAINTIFF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V.
THOMAS SHEAFFER
DEFENDANT
2009-5698 CIVIL ACTION LAW
IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, Monday, August 24, 2009 , 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 17, 2009 at 10:30 AM
for a Pre-Hearing Custody Conference. At such conference, an effort will be made to resolve the issues in dispute; or
if this cannot be accomplished, to define and narrow the issues to be heard by the court, and to enter into a temporary
order. Failure to appear at the conference may provide grounds for entry of a temporary or permanent order.
The court hereby directs the parties to furnish any and all existing Protection from Abuse orders,
Special Relief orders, and Custody orders to the conciliator 48 hours prior to scheduled hearing.
FOR THE COURT,
By: /s/ acqueline M, Verney, S
Custody Conciliator
The Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County is required by law to comply with the Americans
with Disabilites Act of 1990. For information about accessible facilities and reasonable accommodations
available to disabled individuals having business before the court, please contact our office. All arrangements
must be made at least 72 hours prior to any hearing or business before the court. You must attend the scheduled
conference or hearing.
YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR ATTORNEY AT ONCE. IF YOU DO NOT
HAVE AN ATTORNEY OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE OFFICE SET
FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP.
Cumberland County Bar Association
32 South Bedford Street
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
Telephone (717) 249-3166
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JANELLESHEAFFER,
Plaintiff
V.
THOMAS SHEAFFER,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: NO. 2009-5698
: IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
AND NOW, this lye' day of Wk "a , 2009, upon
consideration of the attached Custody Conciliation Report, it is ordered and directed as
follows:
1. The Mother, Janelle Sheaffer and the Father, Thomas Sheaffer, shall have shared
legal custody of Weston Sheaffer, born August 20, 1999. 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 his health, education and religion. Pursuant to the terms of 23
Pa.C.S. §5309, each parent shall be entitled to all records and information pertaining to
the child including, but not limited to medical, dental, religious or school records, the
residence address of the child and 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. The parties shall have shared physical custody of the child on the following 2
week alternating schedule:
A. On the first week, Mother shall have physical custody of the child beginning
9:00 a.m. Sunday to Wednesday morning when she will be responsible for
getting him to school. Father shall have physical custody of the child from
Wednesday after school to Saturday at 4:30 p.m. Mother shall have physical
custody of the child from Saturday at 4:30 p.m. until Sunday at 9:00 a.m.
B. On the second week, Father shall have physical custody of the child from 9:00
a.m. on Sunday until Wednesday when he will be responsible for dropping off
the child at school. Mother shall have physical custody of the child from
Wednesday after school to Saturday at 9:00 a.m. Father shall have physical
custody of the child from Saturday at 9:00 a.m. to Sunday at 9:00 a.m.
3. Thanksgiving shall be shared from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. to 9:00
p.m. The parties shall alternate as agreed.
4. Christmas shall be divided into two Blocks. Block A shall be from 12:00 noon on
Christmas Eve to 12:00 noon Christmas Day. Block B shall be from 12:00 noon on
Christmas Day to 12:00 noon on December 26. Mother shall have Block A in odd
numbered years and Block B in even numbered years. Father shall have Block A in even
numbered years and Block B in odd numbered years. However, Mother shall always get
1 '/2 hours of physical custody on Christmas Eve to take the child to church services.
5. Easter shall be shared from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Whichever party has physical custody on Saturday night before Easter shall have the
earlier time.
6. Mother shall have physical custody of the child on Mother's Day from 9:00 a.m.
to 8:00 p.m. and Father shall have physical custody of the child on Father's Day from
9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
7. Transportation shall be shared as agreed by the parties.
8. This Order is entered pursuant to 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 COURT,
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Carol J. Lindsay, Esquire, Counsel for Father
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JANELLESHEAFFER,
Plaintiff
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THOMAS SHEAFFER,
Defendant
PRIOR JUDGE: None
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: NO. 2009-5698 CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: IN CUSTODY
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
Weston Sheaffer August 20, 1999 shared
2. A Conciliation Conference was held in this matter on September 17, 2009, with
the following in attendance: The Mother, Janelle Sheaffer, with her counsel, Jennifer L.
Spears, Esquire, and the Father, Thomas Sheaffer, with his counsel, Carol J. Lindsay,
Esquire
3. The parties agreed to an Order in the form as attached.
Date ' Jac eline M. Verney, Esquire
Custody Conciliator
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ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, Monday, June 25, 2012 , 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 Tuesday, July 31, 2012 at 2:30 PM
for a Pre-Hearing Custody Conference. At such conference, an effort will be made to resolve the issues in dispute; or
if this cannot be accomplished, to define and narrow the issues to be heard by the court, and to enter into a temporary
order. Failure to appear at the conference may provide grounds for entry of a temporary or permanent order.
The court hereby directs the parties to furnish any and all existing Protection from Abuse orders,
Special Relief orders, and Custody orders to the conciliator 48 hours prior to scheduled hearing.
FOR THE COURT,
By: /s/ ac ueline M. Verne Es.
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.
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Cumberland County Bar Association
32 South Bedford Street
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
Telephone (717) 249-3166
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MARTSONDEARDORFF WILLIAMS OTTO GILROY& FALL
MARTSON LAW OFFICES CUMBERLAND CCU w T Y
I.D. 87445 PENNSYLVANIA
10 East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-3341
Attorneys for Plaintiff
JANELLE COYNE, f/k/a
JANELLE SHEAFFER,
V.
THOMAS SHEAFFER,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVAI
09-5698 CIVIL
IN CUSTODY
PRAECIPE
TO THE PROTHONOTARY OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY:
You are directed to withdraw the Petition for Modification of Custody filed on June 21,
and the Custody Conciliation Conference scheduled for July 25, 2012, is canceled.
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Jennifer L/ S? ears, Esquire
10 East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-3341
Attorneys for Plaintiff
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Date: July 19, 2012
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Tricia D. Eckenroad, an authorized agent for Martson Deardorff Williams Otto Gilroy &
Faller, hereby certify that a copy of the foregoing Praecipe was served this date by depositing s e
in the Post Office at Carlisle, PA, first class mail, postage prepaid, addressed as follows:
Mr. Thomas Sheaffer
2406 Mill Road
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
MARTSON LAW OFFICES
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Tricia D. Ec e oad
Ten East High 11treet
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-3341
Dated: July 19, 2012
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ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this 23rd day of July, 2012, being advised that Plaintiff has filed a
Praecipe to Withdraw Petition to Modify Custody, the Conciliator hereby relinquishes
jurisdiction in this matter.
FOR THE COURT,
AN,
Ofcquer M. Verney, Esquire, Custody Conc' ator