HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-5966John W. Purcell, Jr., Esquire
ID #29955
Purcell, Krug & Haller
1719 North Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17102
(717) 234-4178
jpurcell@pkh.com
TIMOTHY S. DUNDORF and IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CAROL A. DUNFORF, CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiffs
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EDWARD R. KNISLEY and CIVIL ACTION - LAW
DAWN K. KNISLEY, IN CUSTODY
COMPLAINT
AND NOW, come the Plaintiffs, Timothy S. Dundorf and Carol A. Dundorf, by
their attorney, John W. Purcell, Jr., Esquire, who aver as follows:
1. The Plaintiffs are Timothy S. Dundorf and Carol A. Dundorf, adult
individuals, with an address of 2020 Valley Street, Enola, Cumberland County,
Pennsylvania 17025
2. Defendant Dawn K. Knisley is an adult individual, with an address of 256
North Enola Drive, Apartment C, Enola, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17025.
3. Defendant Edward R. Knisley is an adult individual currently residing at
the Lebanon County Prison, 730 East Walnut Street, Lebanon, Lebanon County,
Pennsylvania 17042.
4. The relationship of Defendant Dawn K. Knisley to the minor child is that of
natural mother, who currently resides with her daughter, Tasha Kinsley, 20.
5. The relationship of Defendant and Edward R. Knisley to the minor child is
that of natural father, who resides with unknown persons as he is currently incarcerated
in the Lebanon County Prison.
6. The relationship of Plaintiffs to the minor child is that of unrelated parties.
The Plaintiffs currently reside with the following persons: Amy Dundorf, 16, and
Amanda Dundorf, 14, their daughters.
7. The Plaintiffs seeks custody of the following child:
Name Present Residence Age
Bradley A. Knisley 2020 Valley Street, Enola, PA 17025 16
8. Bradley A. Knisley, born February 13, 1993, is presently in the custody of
the Plaintiffs, who reside at 2020 Valley Street, Enola, Cumberland County,
Pennsylvania 17025. Since birth, the child has resided with the following persons and
at the following address(es):
Child Name Address Date
Bradley A. Knisley 21 Shady Lane
Enola, PA 17025
Bradley A. Knisley 4045 HCR Box 1
Shell Knob, MO
9. The parties have stipulated to the change of custody, as it would be in the
best interest of Bradley to reside with the Plaintiffs due to the exigent circumstances of
the Knisley family. Stipulations of the parties are attached hereto.
10. Both Defendants have stipulated to the change in custody, knowing that
custody may revert back to them once the dire circumstances have changed.
11. The Plaintiffs have 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.
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STIPULATION
I, Dawn K. Knisley, being the natural mother of Bradley A. Knisely, hereby
stipulate to the entry of an Order transferring custody of my son to Timothy and Carol
Dundorf. I further authorize Timothy and Carol Dundorf, or either one of them, to make
appropriate decisions concerning my son, Bradley A. Knisley, including enrolling him in
appropriate schooling, providing medical services and making medical decisions as if I
had made them for him.
I understand that false statements made herein are subject to the penalties of 18
Pa. C.S. Section 4904, relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
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Dawn K. Knisley
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VERIFICATION
I, Timothy S. Dundorf, hereby verify that the facts contained in the foregoing
Complaint in Custody are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information and
belief.
I understand that false statements made herein are subject to the penalties of 18
Pa. C.S. Section 4904, relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
Timothy S. undorf
Date: F113),31
VERIFICATION
I, Carol A. Dundorf, hereby verify that the facts contained in the foregoing
Complaint in Custody are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information and
belief.
I understand that false statements made herein are subject to the penalties of 18
Pa. C.S. Section 4904, relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
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TIMOTHY S. DUNDORF AND CAROL A. IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
DUNDORF
PLAINTIFF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. 2009-5966 CIVIL ACTION LAW
EDWARD R. KNISLEY AND DAWN K.
KNISLEY IN CUSTODY
DEFENDANT
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, Friday, Sepiember 11, 2009 , 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, October 09, 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/ Hubert X. Gilroy, Es q. I'm
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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TIMOTHY S. DUNDORF and
CAROL A. DUNDORF,
Plaintiff
vs.
EDWARD R. KNISELY and
DAWN K. KNISELY,
Defendant
THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
C VIL ACTION - LAW
N .2009-5966
CUSTODY
AND NOW, this day of
the attached Stipulations signed by the Deft
, upon consideration of
, it is ordered and directed as follows:
1. Timothy S. Dundorf and Carol A. Dundorf shall have sole legal and sole physical
custody of Bradley A. Knisley, bon February 13, 1993.
2. Consistent with this Order of Custody, the Dundorf s, either one of them or both of
them, may make appropriate decisions concerning Bradley A. Knisley to include
enrolling him in an appropriate sch oling, provision of medical services and related
decisions that an individual who has sole legal custody may make.
3. The father, Edward R. Knisley, and he mother, Dawn K. Knisely, shall enjoyperiods
of visitation with the minor child at such times and under such circumstances as
agreed upon by the parties.
4. In the event either party desires to modify this Order, that party may petition the
Court to have the case again
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Dawn K. Knisley
Mr. Edward R. Kn)isle?y
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TIMOTHY S. DUNDORF and
CAROL A. DUNDORF,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
vs.
EDWARD R. KNISELY and
DAWN K. KNISELY,
Defendant
IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE
PROCEDURE 1915.3-8(b), the undersigned
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
). 2009-5966
CUSTODY
ERLAND COUNTY RULE OF CIVIL
y Conciliator submits the following report:
1. A Custody Complaint was filed lin the above matter but the parties submitted
Stipulations signed by all parties. I Pursuant to those Stipulations, the Conciliator
recommends an Order in the form l s attached.
Date: September 1? V , 2009
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Custody Co iliator
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