HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-5777AMMON LYNN HOCHSTETLER, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. : Civil Action- Law
No. - 6-,7,7 7
BILLIE JANE HOCHSTETLER,
Defendant
: IN CUSTODY
COMPLAINT FOR CUSTODY
AND NOW, comes the Plaintiff, Ammon Lynn Hochstetler, by and through his
counsel, Michael J. Whare, Esquire and avers as follows:
1. Plaintiff is Ammon Lynn Hochstetler, who currently resides at 740 East
Mount Airy Road, Lewisberry, York County, Pennsylvania 17339.
2. Defendant is Billie Jane Hochstetler, her current address is P.O. Box 322,
Boiling Springs, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17007.
3. Plaintiff seeks primary physical custody of
Name Primary Residence DOB
Kaitlynn Rae Hochstetler P.O. Box 322 10/20/96
Boiling Springs, PA 17007
The child was not born out of wedlock.
The child is presently in the custody of Billie Jane Hochstetler, mother, her
current address is P.O. Box 322, Boiling Springs, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
17007.
Since birth, the child has resided with the following persons at the following
addresses:
Name Addresses Dates
Mother and Father 311 Old Stonehouse Rd. Oct. 2004-July 2009
Boiling Springs, PA 17007
Mother and Tim Boose
Father
P.O. Box 322
Boiling Springs, PA 17007
740 E. Mt. Airy Rd.
Lewisberry, PA 17339
July 2009- Present
July 2009-Present
The mother of the child is Billie Jane Hochstetler, her current address is P.O.
Box 322, Boiling Springs, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17007.
She is not married.
The father of the child is Ammon Lynn Hochstetler, who resides at 740 E. Mt.
Airy Road, Lewisberry, York County, Pennsylvania 17339.
He is not married.
4. The relationship of the Plaintiff to the child is that of father.
The Plaintiff currently resides with the following persons:
Name
Himself
Relationship
5. The relationship of the Defendant to the children is that of Mother.
The Defendant currently resides with the following persons:
Name
Kaitlynn Rae Hochstetler
Tim Boose
Relationship
Daughter
Boyfriend
6. 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 another court.
7. Plaintiff has no information of a custody proceeding concerning the child
pending in a court of this Commonwealth.
8. Plaintiff does not know of a person not 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.
9. Each parent whose parental rights to the child have not been terminated
and the person who has physical custody of the child has been named as
parties to this action. All other persons, named below, who are known to have or
claim a right to custody or visitation of the child will be given notice of the
pendency of this action and the right to intervene:
Names Address Basis of Claim
None
10. The best interest and permanent welfare of the child will be served by
granting the relief requested because:
a) A Court Order of custody and structured visitation is desired so that Plaintiff
and child may plan their schedules accordingly, and so that misunderstandings and unmet
expectations regarding custody and visitation can be avoided, and also so that the child is
not used in a manipulative fashion.
b) A Court ordered determination of custody is required to avoid continuing
conflict between the parties regarding parental responsibility for custody and support.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff respectfully requests that this Honorable Court grant
his Complaint for primary physical custody of the child.
Respectfully submitted,
Date: ant
ichael I Whar Esquire
37 East Pomfret Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
Supreme Ct. Id No. 89028
Attorney for Plaintiff
AMMON LYNN HOCHSTETLER, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. : Civil Action- Law
No.
BILLIE JANE HOCHSTETLER,
Defendant
IN CUSTODY
VERIFICATION
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.
4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
Date: 0'°' 1-00(
mon Lynn Hochstetler, Plaintiff
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AMMON LYNN HOCHSTETLER IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
PLAINTIFF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V.
BILLIE JANE HOCHSTETLER
DEFENDANT
2009-5777 CIVIL ACTION LAW
IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, Wednesday, August 26, 2009 , upon consideration of the attached Complaint,
it is hereby directed that parties and their respective counsel appear before John J. Mangan, Jr., Esq. the conciliator,
at 4th Floor, Cumberland County Courthouse, Carlisle on Monday, October 05, 2009 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/ John . Man an r. 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.
Cumberland County Bar Association
32 South Bedford Street
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
Telephone (717) 249-3166
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AMMON LYNN HOCHSTETLER, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v. : Civil Action- Law
No. 09-5777
BILLIE JANE HOCHSTETLER,
Defendant
IN CUSTODY
STIPULATION AND CUSTODY AGREEMENT
This Stipulation and Custody Agreement is made this I () day of
r- nl 2009 by and between Ammon Lynn Hochstetler (Hereinafter referred to
as "Father") and Billie Jane Hochstetler (Hereinafter referred to as "Mother").
WHEREAS, Mother and Father are the parents of one child, namely,
Kaitlynn Rae Hochstetler, date of birth, October 20, 1996, age 12; and
WHEREAS, Mother and Father have reached an agreement relative to the future
care, custody and visitation of their child, the terms of which agreement both parties
desire to set forth in the present Stipulation and Custody Agreement, and;
WHEREAS, Mother and Father desire the provisions of the present Stipulation
and Custody Agreement be approved by the Honorable Court of Common Pleas of
Cumberland County and entered as a Court Order, with the same force and effect as
though said Order had been entered after Petition, Notice and Hearing.
NOW THEREFORE, the parties, intending to be legally bound, and in
consideration of the mutual promises and agreements contained herein, hereby agree to
the custody order as follows:
1. LEGAL CUSTODY: Mother and father shall have shared legal custody of the
child.
2. PHYSICAL CUSTODY: Mother and father shall have shared physical custody as
follows:
A. Father shall have every other week from Sunday 6:30 p.m. until the following
Sunday at 6:30 p.m.
B. Mother shall have the alternating weeks from Sunday 6:30 p.m. until the
following Sunday at 6:30 p.m.
3. SCHOOL: The parties agree that the child shall remain enrolled at the Northern
School District for at least the 2009-2010 academic school year.
4. HOLIDAYS: Mother and father shall share the holidays as agreed upon by the
parties. However, if the parties are unable to reach an agreement concerning the holidays,
on odd numbered years, mother shall have every Thanksgiving and Father shall have
every Christmas. On Even numbered years, father shall have every Thanksgiving and
Mother shall have every Christmas.
5. TRANSPORTATION: Transportation shall be shared by the parties, with the parent
who is to receive custody at the time of exchange, responsible for providing
transportation. At all times, the child shall be secured in the appropriate passenger
restraints. No person transporting the child shall consume alcoholic beverages prior to or
while transporting the children.
6. TELEPHONE/E-MAIL CONTACT: The custodial parent shall assure that the non-
custodial parent has reasonable access to the child via telephone and/or email.
7. DISPARAGING REMARKS: Each of the parties and any third party in the
presence of the child shall take all measures deemed advisable to foster a feeling of
affection between the child and the other parry. Neither parent shall do nor shall either
parent permit any third person to do or say anything which may estrange the child from
the other parent, their spouse or relatives, or injure the child's opinion of the other parent
or which may hamper the free and natural development of the child's love and respect for
the other parent.
8. FINANCIAL CARE OF CHILD: In the event that a significant matter arises with
the respect the medical care, education, or financial care of the child, such as a change in
occupation, health insurance, educational expenses, or residence of a party, those matters
shall be discussed with the other parent before any change is made by either parent.
9. ILLNESS OF CHILD: Emergency decisions regarding the child shall be made by
the parent then having custody. The parties shall keep each other advised immediately
relative to any emergencies concerning the child and shall further take any necessary
steps to insure that the health, welfare and well being of the child is protected.
During such illness, each party shall have the right to visit the child as often as he
or she desires, consistent with the proper medical care of the child.
The term "serious illness" as used herein shall mean any disability which confines
the child to bed for a period in excess of seventy-two (72) hours and which places the
child under the direction of a licensed physician.
10. MUTUAL CONSULTATION: Each parent shall confer with the other on all
matters of importance relating to the child's health, maintenance, and education with a
view towards obtaining and following a harmonious policy in the child's education and
social adjustments. Each party agrees to keep the other informed of his or her residence
and telephone number to facilitate communication concerning the welfare of the child
and visitation. Each party agrees to supply the name, address and phone numbers of any
persons in whose care the child will be for a period in excess of seventy-two (72) hours.
11. WELFARE OF THE CHILD TO BE CONSIDERED: The welfare and
convenience of the child shall be the prime consideration of the parties in any application
of the provisions of this Order. Both parents are directed to listen carefully and consider
the wishes of the child in addressing the custodial schedule, any changes to the schedule
and any other parenting issues.
12. ALCOHOLALLEGAL SUBSTANCES: Neither parent shall drink alcoholic
beverages to excess or consume illegal substances when in the presence of the child and
no party shall be under the influence of alcoholic beverages or illegal substances when in
the presence of the child. Neither parent shall allow others to drink alcoholic beverages
to excess or consume illegal substances when in the presence of the child.
13. MODIFICATION OF ORDER: The parties are free to modify the terms of this
Order but in order to do so the Court makes it clear that both parties must be in complete
agreement to any new terms. That means that both parties must consent on what the new
terms of the custody arrangement or visitation schedule shall be.
14. GOVERNING LAW: This Agreement shall be governed and controlled by the
laws of Pennsylvania.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have hereto duly executed the present
Stipulation and Custody Agreement the day and year first above written.
WITNESS:
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AMMON LYNN HOCHSTETLER, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V.
BILLIE JANE HOCHSTETLER,
Defendant
Civil Action- Law
: No. 09-5777
: IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW THIS /7- day of S'?1Jr?.Gc? , 2009, upon
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presentation and consideration of the within Stipulation and Custody Agreement, It is
hereby Ordered and decreed as follows:
1. LEGAL CUSTODY: Mother and father shall have shared legal custody of the
child.
2. PHYSICAL CUSTODY: Mother and father shall have shared physical custody as
follows:
A. Father shall have every other week from Sunday 6:30 p.m. until the following
Sunday at 6:30 p.m.
B. Mother shall have the alternating weeks from Sunday 6:30 p.m. until the
following Sunday at 6:30 p.m.
3. SCHOOL: The parties agree that the child shall remain enrolled at the Northern
School District for at least the 2009-2010 academic school year.
4. HOLIDAYS: Mother and father shall share the holidays as agreed upon by the
parties. However, if the parties are unable to reach an agreement concerning the holidays,
on odd numbered years, mother shall have every Thanksgiving and Father shall have
every Christmas. On Even numbered years, father shall have every Thanksgiving and
Mother shall have every Christmas.
5. TRANSPORTATION: Transportation shall be shared by the parties, with the parent
who is to receive custody at the time of exchange, responsible for providing
transportation. At all times, the child shall be secured in the appropriate passenger
restraints. No person transporting the child shall consume alcoholic beverages prior to or
while transporting the children.
6. TELEPHONE/E-MAIL CONTACT: The custodial parent shall assure that the non-
custodial parent has reasonable access to the child via telephone and/or email.
7. DISPARAGING REMARKS: Each of the parties and any third party in the
presence of the child shall take all measures deemed advisable to foster a feeling of
affection between the child and the other party. Neither parent shall do nor shall either
parent permit any third person to do or say anything which may estrange the child from
the other parent, their spouse or relatives, or injure the child's opinion of the other parent
or which may hamper the free and natural development of the child's love and respect for
the other parent.
8. FINANCIAL CARE OF CHILD: In the event that a significant matter arises with
the respect the medical care, education, or financial care of the child, such as a change in
occupation, health insurance, educational expenses, or residence of a party, those matters
shall be discussed with the other parent before any change is made by either parent.
9. ILLNESS OF CHILD: Emergency decisions regarding the child shall be made by
the parent then having custody. The parties shall keep each other advised immediately
relative to any emergencies concerning the child and shall further take any necessary
steps to insure that the health, welfare and well being of the child is protected.
During such illness, each party shall have the right to visit the child as often as he
or she desires, consistent with the proper medical care of the child.
The term "serious illness" as used herein shall mean any disability which confines
the child to bed for a period in excess of seventy-two (72) hours and which places the
child under the direction of a licensed physician.
10. MUTUAL CONSULTATION: Each parent shall confer with the other on all
matters of importance relating to the child's health, maintenance, and education with a
view towards obtaining and following a harmonious policy in the child's education and
social adjustments. Each party agrees to keep the other informed of his or her residence
and telephone number to facilitate communication concerning the welfare of the child
and visitation. Each party agrees to supply the name, address and phone numbers of any
persons in whose care the child will be for a period in excess of seventy-two (72) hours.
11. WELFARE OF THE CHILD TO BE CONSIDERED: The welfare and
convenience of the child shall be the prime consideration of the parties in any application
of the provisions of this Order. Both parents are directed to listen carefully and consider
the wishes of the child in addressing the custodial schedule, any changes to the schedule
and any other parenting issues.
12. ALCOHOL/ILLEGAL SUBSTANCES: Neither parent shall drink alcoholic
beverages to excess or consume illegal substances when in the presence of the child and
no parry shall be under the influence of alcoholic beverages or illegal substances when in
the presence of the child. Neither parent shall allow others to drink alcoholic beverages
to excess or consume illegal substances when in the presence of the child.
13. MODIFICATION OF ORDER: The parties are free to modify the terms of this
Order but in order to do so the Court makes it clear that both parties must be in complete
agreement to any new terms. That means that both parties must consent on what the new
terms of the custody arrangement or visitation schedule shall be.
14. GOVERNING LAW: This Agreement shall be governed and controlled by the
laws of Pennsylvania.
BY THE COURT,
JUDGE
cc: Michael J. Whare, Esq.
Billie Jane Hochstetler, Pro Se
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AMMON LYNN HOCHSTETLER IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
PLAINTIFF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V.
• 2009-5777 CIVIL ACTION LAW
BILLIE JANE HOCHSTETLER
• IN CUSTODY
DI~;PE:NDANT
ORUF..12 OF COURT
AND NOW, Wednesday, February 17, 2010 __ ,upon consideration of the attached Complaint,
it is hereby directed that panties and their respective counsel appear before John J. Mangan, Jr., Esq. ,the conciliator,
at 4th ,Floor, Cumberland County Courthouse, Carlisle on Thursday, March l8, 2010
for a Prc-Hearing Custody Conference. At such conference, an effort will be made to resolve the issues in dispute; or
if this cannot be accomplished, to define and narrow the issues to be heard by the court, and to enter into a temporary
order. Failure to appear at the conference may provide grounds for entry of a temporary or permanent order.
The court hereby directs the parties to furnish any and all existing Protection from Abuse orders,
Special Relief orders, and Custody orders to the conciliator 48 hours prior to scheduled hearing.
FOR. THE COURT,
By: /s/ ohn .Man an r. 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 count', please contact our office. All an-angements
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
FORTI-i >3ELOVl~' TO FIND OUT WIfERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP.
Cumberland County I3ar Association
32 South Bedford Street
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
Telephone (717) 249-3166
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