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JESSICA ANN BARNHART,
Petitioner
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
2001- /J'i CIVIL TERM
CHAD EUGENE BARNHART,
Respondent
IN CUSTODY
PETITION FOR CUSTODY
AND NOW, this ~ay of January 2001, comes the Petitioner, Jessica A. Barnhart, by
her attorneys, Irwin, McKnight and Hughes, and presents the following Petition for Custody.
1.
The petitioner is Jessica A. Barnhart, an adult individual who resides at 10 Independence
Drive, Shippensburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17257.
2.
The respondent, Chad E. Barnhart, is an adult individual who resides at 14 North Morris
Street, Shippensburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17257.
3.
The parties are the natural parents of one minor child, namely, Brady E. Barnhart, born
June 12, 1995, age 5 years.
4.
Petitioner desires primary physical custody of the child and joint legal custody with
periods of visitation to respondent as can be mutually arranged between the parties.
5.
The best interest of the children requires that the court grant the petitioner's request as set
forth above.
WHEREFORE, petitioner respectfully seeks the entry of an Order of Court seeking
primary physical custody of the children and joint legal custody with periods of visitation to
respondent as can be mutually arranged between the parties.
Respectfully submitted,
IGHT & HUGHES
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D. Schwartz, Esquire
Attorney for Petitioner
60 West Pomfret Street
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013-3222
717-249-2353
Supreme Court LD. No: 70216
By:
Date: January {4ff-, 2001
VERIFICATION
The foregoing Petition is based upon information which has been gathered by my counsel
and me in the preparation of this action. I have read the statements made in this Petition and they
are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information and belief. I understand that false
statements herein made are subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S.A. Section 4904, relating to
unsworn falsification to authorities.
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Date: January 4, 2001
JESSICA ANN BARNHART,
Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
2001- CIVIL TERM
CHAD EUGENE BARNHART,
Defendant IN DIVORCE
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Mark D. Schwartz, Esquire, do hereby certifY that I have served a true and correct copy
of the foregoing Petition for Custody upon counsel for the Defendant by placing it in the United
States Mail, first class postage prepaid in Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013, upon the following:
Michael J. Hanft, Esquire
Law Office of Michael J. Hanft
19 Brookwood Avenue
Carlisle, PA 17013
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By:
Mark D. Schwartz, Esquire
Attorney for Petitioner,
Jessica Ann Barnhart
Date: January 5, 2001
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
JESSICA ANN BARNHART,
Petitioner
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NO. 2001-108 CIVIL TERM
CHAD EUGENE BARNHART,
Defendant
IN CUSTODY
ACCEPTANCE OF SERVICE
I, Michael J. Hanft, Esquire, accept service ofthe Petition for Custody in the above-captioned
matter on behalf of my client, Chad Eugene Barnhart, and I certifY that I am authorized to do so.
LAW OFFICE OF MICHAEL J. HANFT
Date:
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Attorney ID No. 57976
19 Brookwood Avenue, Suite 106
Carlisle, PA 17013-9142
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JESSICA ANN BARNHART
PLAINTIFF
V.
CHAD EUGENE BARNHART
DEFENDANT
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
01-108
CIVIL ACTION LAW
IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this 19th day of January, 2001, upon consideration of the attached Complaint,
it is hereby directed that the parties and their respective counsel appear before Hubert X. Gilroy, Esq. , the conciliator,
at 4th Floor, Cumberland County Courthouse, Carlisle on the 15th day of February , 2001, 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. All children age five or older may also be present at the conference. Failure to appear at the conference may
provide grounds for entry of a temporary or permanent order.
FOR THE COURT,
By: Isl
Hubert X. Gilroy, Esq\
Custody Conciliat&;:fJ"
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
2 Liberty Avenue
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
Telephone (717) 249-3166
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JESSICA ANN BARNHART,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
CHAD EUGENE BARNHART,
Defendant
NO. 01 - 108 CIVIL
IN CUSTODY
COURT ORDER
AND NOW, this {, It: day of March, 2001, upon consideration of the
Conciliation Report, it is ordered and directed as follows:
attached Custody
1. The Mother, Jessica Ann Barnhart, and the Father, Chad Eugene Barnhart, shall
enjoy shared legal and shared physical custody of Brady E. Barnhart, born June 12,
1995.
2. Physical custody shall be handled with the parties sharing physical custody equally
along the schedule as arranged between the parties which generally provides as
follows:
A. Father shall have physical custody on every Tuesday and Wednesday
and on alternating weekends from Friday through Monday morning.
B. Mother shall have physical custody on every Monday and Thursday
and alternating weekends from Friday through Monday morning.
3. In the event a custodial parent requires daycare for the minor child for a period of
three (3) hours or more, that parent must first contact the other parent and offer them
the opportunity to care for the child during that timeframe.
4. Both parents shall enjoy reasonable telephone contact with the minor child when the
child is in the custody of the other parent.
5. This order is entered pursuant to an understanding that Mother has a separate
apartment where she lives with the minor child and a separate bedroom for that
child. If Father requests, Mother shall accommodate Father to make a visit to her
apartment to verify the living situation.
6. This order is entered pursuant to an agreement reached by the parties at a Custody
Conciliation Conference. Neither party is waiving the opportunity to claim that they
should have primary physical custody of the minor child in the event this matter is
litigated again before a Conciliator or at a hearing before the Court.
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JESSICA ANN BARNHART,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
CHAD EUGENE BARNHART,
Defendant
NO. 01 - 108 CIVIL
IN CUSTODY
Prior Judge:
CONCILIATION CONFERENCE SUMMARY REPORT
IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CUMBERLAND COUNTY CIVIL RULE OF PROCEDURE
1915 .3-8(b), the undersigned Custody Conciliator submits the following report:
I. The pertinent information pertaining to the child who is the subject of this litigation is as
follows:
Brady E. Barnhart, born June 12, 1995.
2. A Conciliation Conference was held on March 2, 2001, with the following individuals in
attendance:
The Mother, Jessica Ann Barnhart, with her counsel, Mark D. Schwartz, Esquire; and the
Father, Chad Eugene Barnhart, with his counsel, Michael 1. Hanft, Esquire.
3. Based upon the recommendation of the Conciliator, the parties agree to the entry of an order
in the form as attached.
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Hube . Gilroy, Esquire
Cu ody Conciliator
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JESSICA ANN BARNHART,
Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v
: NO. 01 - 0108 CIVIL ACTION - LAW
CHAD EUGENE BARNHART,
Defendant
: IN CUSTODY
COURT ORDER
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AND NOW, this S- day of ~ 2001, the Conciliator being advised that the parties
desire to withdraw the above action, the May 17, 2001 Conciliation Conference is cancelled and
the Conciliator relinquishes jurisdiction.
BY THE COURT,
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Hubert X. G' oy, Esquire
Custody nciliator
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JESSICA ANN BARNHART
PLAINTIFF
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CHAD EUGENE BARNHART
DEFENDANT
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
01-108
CIVIL ACTION LAW
IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW,
Wednesday, Jnly 18, 2001
, 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 Conuty Courthonse, Carlisle on Thursday, August 09, 2001 at 8:30 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. All children age five or older may also be present at the conference. 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, &q. tl!
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 ATIORNEY AT ONCE. IF YOU DO NOT
HAVE AN ATIORNEY 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
2 Liberty Avenue
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
Telephone (717) 249-3166
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JESSICA ANN BARNHART,
Petitioner
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
2001-108 CIVIL TERM
CHAD EUGENE BARNHART,
Respondent
IN CUSTODY
PETITION TO MODIFY CUSTODY
AND NOW, comes the Petitioner, Jessica Ann Barnhart, by and through her attorneys, IRWIN,
McKNIGHT & HUGHES, and files this Petition to ModifY Custody, making the following statement:
1. The Petitioner is Jessica Ann Barnhart, an adult individual currently residing at 10
Independence Drive, Shippensburg, Pennsylvania 17257.
2. The Respondent is Chad Eugene Barnhart, an adult individual currently residing at 14
North Morris Street, Shippensburg, Pennsylvania 17257.
3. The parties are the natural parents of one (1) minor child, namely Brady E. Barnhart, born
June 12,1995, age 6 years.
4. The custody schedule ofthe parties one minor child has been set by Order of Court dated
March 6, 2001. A copy of said Order is attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and incorporated herein by
reference thereto.
5. The minor child is entering first grade this September.
6. Petitioner desires primary physical custody of the child and joint legal custody with
periods of visitation to respondent during the upcoming school year.
7. The best interest of the children requires that the court grant the petitioner's request as set
forth above.
WHEREFORE, the Petitioner, Jessica Ann Barnhart, respectfully requests that the current Court
Order be modified and that primary physical custody be awarded to Petitioner of the minor child with
periods of visitation with Respondent as this Honorable Court deems proper.
Respectfully submitted,
By:
ark D. Schwartz, Esquire
60 West Pomfret Street
Carlisle, P A 17013
717-249-2353
Supreme Court J.D. No: 70216
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Date: July /3 ,2001
Attorney for the Petitioner,
Jessica Ann Barnhart
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JESSICA ANN BARNHART,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v
CNIL ACTION - LAW
CHAD EUGENE BARNHART,
Defendant
NO. 01- 108 CIVIL
IN CUSTODY
COURT ORDER
AND NOW, this l! day of March, 2001, upon consideration of the
Conciliation Report, it is ordered and directed as follows:
attached Custody
I. The Mother, Jessica Ann Barnhart, and the Father, Chad Eugene Barnhart, shall
enjoy shared legal and shared physical custody of Brady E. Barnhart, born June 12,
1995.
2. Physical custody shall be handled with the parties sharing physical custody equally
along the schedule as arranged between the parties which generally provides as
follows;
A. Father shall have physical custody on every Tuesday and Wednesday
and on alternating weekends from Friday through Monday morning.
B. Mother shall have physical custody on every Monday and Thursday
and alternating weekends from Friday through Monday morning.
3. In the event a custodial parent requires daycare for the minor child for a period of
three (3) hours or more, that parent must first contact the other parent and offer them
the opportunity to care for the child during that timeframe.
4. Both parents shall enjoy reasonable telephone contact with the minor child when the
child is in the custody of the other parent.
5. This order is entered pursuant to an understanding that Mother has a separate
apartment where she lives with the minor child and a separate bedroom for that
child. If Father requests, Mother shall accommodate Father to make a visit to her
apartment to verify the living situation.
6. This order is entered pursuant to an agreement reached by the parties at a Custody
Conciliation Conference. Neither party is waiving the opportunity to claim that they
should have primary physical custody of the minor child in the event this matter is
litigated again before a Conciliator or at a hearing before the Court.
7. The parties shall meet again for a second Custody Conciliation Conference on May
17,2001 at 8:30 a.m.
BY THE COURT,
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JESSICA ANN BARNHART,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
CHAD EUGENE BARNHART,
Defendant
NO. 01 -108 CIVIL
IN CUSTODY
Prior Judge:
CONCILIATION CONFERENCE SUMMARY REPORT
IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CUMBERLAND COUNTY CIVIL RULE OF PROCEDURE
1915.3-8(b), the undersigned Custody Conciliator submits the following report:
I. The pertinent infonnation pertaining to the child who is the subject of this litigation is as
follows:
Brady E. Barnhart, born June 12, 1995.
2. A Conciliation Conference was held on March 2, 2001, with the following individuals in
attendance:
The Mother, Jessica Ann Barnhart, with her counsel, Mark D. Schwartz, Esquire; and the
Father, Chad Eugene Barnhart, with his counsel, Michael J. Hanft, Esquire.
3. Based upon the recommendation of the Conciliator, the parties agree to the entry of an order
in the fonn as attached.
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Hube . Gilroy, Esquire
Cody Conciliator
VERIFICATION
The foregoing document is based upon information which has been gathered by my
counsel and myself in the preparation of this action. I have read the statements made in this
document and they are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information and belief. I
understand that false statements herein made are subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S.A. Section
4904, relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
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JESSICA A. BARNHART
Date:
JULY 13
,2001
JESSICA ANN BARNHART,
Petitioner
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
2001-108 CIVIL TERM
CHAD EUGENE BARNHART,
Respondent
IN CUSTODY
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Mark D. Schwartz, do hereby certify that I am this day serving a true and correct copy of the
foregoing document upon the person, and in the manner indicated below, which service satisfies the
requirements of the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure, by depositing the same with the United States
Post Office in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, postage prepaid, certified, restricted delivery, and addressed as
folIows:
Michael J. Hanft, Esquire
Law office of Michael 1. Hanft
19 Brookwood Avenue
Carlisle, PAl 7013
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Mark D. Schwartz, Esquire
60 West Pomfret Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
717-249-2353
Supreme Court J.D. # 702]6
Attorney for the Petitioner,
Jessica Ann Barnhart
Date: July ~001
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JESSICA ANN BARNHART,
Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
2001-108 CIVIL TERM
CHAD EUGENE BARNHART,
Defendant
IN DIVORCE
NOTICE OF INTENTION TO
RETAKE AND USE PRIOR NAME
I, JESSICA ANN BARNHART, hereby give notice, avowing my intention to resume
and hereafter use my prior surname, to wit: JESSICA ANN SMITH, in accordance with the
provisions of the Act of December 16, 1982, P.L. 1309, No. 295, Section 704(a) (54 Pa. C.S.A.
704(a). My divorce, docketed to 2001-108 Civil Term, was granted on July 11,2001.
I verify that the statements made in this document are true and correct. I understand that
false statements herein made are subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. Section 4904 relating to
unsworn falsification to authorities.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 16th day of July,
2001.
WITNESSED:
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COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
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COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
PERSONALLY APPEARED BEFORE ME, this 16th day of July, 2001, a Notary
Public, in and for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and County of Cumberland, JESSICA
ANN BARNHART, known to me (or satisfactorily proven) to be the person whose name is
subscribed to the within Notice of Intention to Retake and Use Prior Name, and acknowledges
that she executed the same for the purposes therein contained.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and official seal.
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Plaintiff
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CHAD EUGENE BARNHART,
Defendant
NO. 01 - 0108 CIVIL
IN CUSTODY
COURT ORDER
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AND NOW, this 1'1 day of July, 2002, the conciliator being advised that the parties
have reached an agreement in the above matter, the conciliator relinquishes jurisdiction.
BY THE COURT,
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JESSICA ANN BARNHART,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
CHAD EUGENE BARNHART,
Defendant
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IN CUSTODY
CIVIL
COURT ORDER
AND NOW, this Z... 1. day of 0 ~ 0 L, cJ , 2001, upon consideration of the
attached Custody Conciliation Report, it is ordered and directed as follows:
I. The parties shall submit themselves and the minor child to a custody evaluation to be
performed by a professional agreed upon by legal counsel for the parties. This shall
be an independent evaluation, with the professional sharing the results of the
evaluation with both parties and their counsel. Costs of the evaluation shall be split
equally between the parties.
2. Upon the conclusion of the evaluation and in the event at that time the parties are
unable to reach an agreement on a permanent custody order, counsel for the parties
may contact the conciliator directly to conduct a custody conciliation conference on
this case.
3. Pending further order of this court, this Court's prior order of March 6, 2001 shall
remain in effect.
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JESSICA ANN BARNHART,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
CHAD EUGENE BARNHART,
Defendant
NO. 01 - 0108
IN CUSTODY
CIVIL
Prior Judge: 1. Wesley Oler, Jr.
CONCILIATION CONFERENCE SUMMARY REPORT
IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CUMBERLAND COUNTY CIVIL RULE OF PROCEDURE
1915 .3-8(b), the undersigned Custody Conciliator submits the following report:
I. The pertinent information pertaining to the child who is the subject of this litigation is as
follows:
Brady E. Barnhart, born June 12, 1995.
2. A Conciliation Conference was held on September 27,2001, with the following individuals
in attendance:
The Mother, Jessica Ann Barnhart, with her counsel, Mark D. Schwartz, Esquire; and the
Father, Chad Eugene Barnhart, with his counsel, Michael J. Hanft, Esquire.
3. The parties agree to the entry of an order in the form as attached.
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Hubert X. Gilroy, Es uire
Custody Conciliato
JESSICA ANN SMITH (Previously
Barnhart) Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
No. 01-0108 CIVIL TERM
CHAD EUGENE BARNHART,
Defendant
IN CUSTODY
STIPULATION AND AGREEMENT
THIS STIPULATION AND AGREEMENT entered into this _ day of July, 2002,
by and between Jessica Ann Smith (hereinafter referred to as "Mother"), and Chad Eugene
Barnhart (hereinafter referred to as "Father").
WHEREAS, Mother and father are the natural parents of Brady E. Barnhart, born June
12,1995; and
WHEREAS, on October 2, 200 I, the parties agreed to submit themselves to an
independent evaluator; and
WHEREAS, the parties have been able to reach an agreement relative to custody of their
minor son; and
WHEREAS, the parties desire to enter into a comprehensive custody stipulation and
agreement setting forth the physical and legal custody arrangements for the minor child; and
WHEREAS, the parties desire to confirm their agreement relative to custody of the
minor child and execute a Stipulation and Agreement to effect the same.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants, promises and
agreements as hereinafter set forth and intending to be legally bound, the parties hereto agree as
follows:
I. The Mother and Father shall have joint legal custody of Brady E. Barnhart.
2. Mother shall have primary physical custody of Brady E. Barnhart.
3. Father shall have periods of partial physical custody of the minor child as follows:
a. Every other weekend from Friday after the father finishes work through
Sunday at 8:30 p.m.
b. Every Tuesday from after school until 8:30 p.m.; if there is no school and
the father is not working, then from Tuesday morning through 8:30 p.m.
c. Any other times as agreed upon between the parties.
4. The parties will alternate holidays except for the Christmas Holiday which will be
split between the parties with one party having December 24 at 12:00 p.m.
through December 25 at 12:00 p.m., and the other party having December 25 at
12:00 p.m. through December 26 at 12:00 p.m. This schedule will alternate each
year.
5.
Each party shaH enjoy one week vacation, and shaH advise the other party of the
vacation time at least thirty (30) days in advance.
6.
The parties will keep each other advised immediately relative to any emergencies
concerning the minor child and shaH, further, take any necessary steps to ensure
that the health and weH being of the child is protected. During such illness or
medical emergency, each party shaH have the right to visit the child as often as
he/she deems consistent with the proper medical care of the child.
7.
The parties agree that there shaH be reasonable telephone contact with the child
during the periods when the child is not in the custody of that party.
8.
Neither party shaH do anything that may estrange the child from the other party,
or injure the opinion of the child as to the other party, or may hamper the free and
natural development of the child's love or affection for the other party.
9.
Each party shaH be entitled to complete and fuH information from any doctor,
dentist, teacher or other similar authority and have copies of any reports given to
them as a parent. Such documents include, but are not limited to, medical reports,
academic and school report cards, and birth certificates. Both parties may and are
encouraged to attend school conferences and activities.
10. The parties desire that this Stipulation and Agreement be made an Order of Court
by the Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County, and further acknowledge
that the Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County has jurisdiction over the
issue of custody of the parties' minor child, and shall retain such jurisdiction
should circumstances change and either party desires or requires modification of
said Order.
II. Any permanent modification or waiver of the provisions of this agreement must
be in writing and shall be effective only if made in writing and executed with the
same formality as this Stipulation and Agreement.
12. The parties acknowledge that entering into this Stipulation and Agreement, there
has been no fraud, concealment, overreaching, coercion, or other unfair dealing
on the part of either party.
13. The parties acknowledge that they have read and understand the provisions of this
Stipulation and Agreement. Each party acknowledges that the Stipulation and
Agreement is fair and equitable and that it is not the result of 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 first above written.
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CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JESSICA ANN SMITH (Previously
Barnhart) Plaintiff
No. 01-0108 CIVIL TERM
CHAD EUGENE BARNHART,
Defendant
IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this 15 ~ day of 040 c.. (r _, 2002, upon presentation and
consideration of the attached stipulation and agreement of the parties, it is hereby ordered and
decreed that the attached agreement is made an Order of Court.
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MARIA P. COGNETTI, ESQUIRE
Attorney J.D. No, 27914
210 Grandview A venue, Suite 102
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Telephone No. (717) 909-4060
Attorneys for Defendant
JESSICA A. STOUGHT,
Plaintiff/Respondent
: IN THE COURT OF CO\1MON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
: NO. 01-0108 CIVIL TERM
CHAD E. BARNHART,
Defendant/Petitioner
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: IN CUSTODY
PETITION TO MODIFY AN EXISTING CUSTODY ORDER
AND NOW, comes Defendant, Chad E. Barnhart, by and through his attorney, Maria P.
Cognetti, Esquire, and files the following Petition to Modify an Existing Custody Order, and in
support thereof avers as follows:
1. Petitioner is Chad E. Barnhart who currently resides at 10 Independence Drive,
Shippensburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17257.
2. Respondent is Jessica A. Stought who currently resides at 238 Newburgh Road,
Newburgh, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17240-9212.
3. Respondent and Petitioner are the natural parents of one child, namely Brady E.
Barnhart, born June 12, 1995, who is currently ten (10) years of age.
4. On or about July of 2002, the parties entered into an Agreement regarding
custody of the parties' minor child. Pursuant to that Agreement, Respondent and Petitioner have
joint legal custody ofthe child. Mother has primary physical custody of the child and Father has
periods of partial physical custody as detailed in the Agreement. A true :md correct copy of said
Agreement is attached hereto and marked as Exhibit "A.n
5. Petitioner believes and therefore avers that it is in the best interest of the minor
child that the prior custody Order be modified for the following reasons:
a. The minor child desires to spend an equal amount of time with both parties.
b. The Petitioner is a fit parent and is equally availabk: to the parties' child.
c. Petitioner desires shared physical custody of his child.
6. Petitioner believes and therefore avers that it is in the child's best interest that he
and Respondent equally share legal and physical custody of the child and therefore he be
awarded shared physical custody of their minor child.
WHEREFORE, Petitioner requests this Honorable Court grant shared legal and physical
custody of the child to both Mother and Father.
Respectfully Submitted:
MARIA P. COGNETTI & ASSOCIATES
Date: March 10,2006
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L. Chad E. Barnhart. hereby verify and :mIte \hat the fact.> Slit forth in the foregoing
document are troc and conoeet to the benofmy inforroation, knowledge and belief 1 understMd
thAt false sUltemelUS bt,'rein are mad" S1.lbject to the pelWlties of 181.'!I. C.S.A. ,54904 ."tating to
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CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JESSICA ANN SMITH (Previously
Barnhart) Plaintiff
No. 01-0108 CIVIL TERM
CHAD EUGENE BARNHART,
Defendant
IN CUSTODY
ORDER.QE COURT
AND NOW, this 15 It, day of 0 zr., C. (r _, 2002, upon presentation and
consideration of the attached stipulation and agreement of the parties, it is hereby ordered and
decreed that the attached agreement is made an Order of Court.
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CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JESSICA ANN SMITH (Previously
Barnhart) Plaintiff
No. 01-0108 CIVIL TERM
CHAD EUGENE BARNHART,
Defendant
IN CUSTODY
STIPULATION AND AGREEMENT
THIS STIPULA nON AND AGREEMENT entered into this _ day of July, 2002,
by and between Jessica Ann Smith (hereinafter referred to as "Mother"), and Chad Eugene
Barnhart (hereinafter referred to as "Father").
WHEREAS, Mother and father are the natural parents of Brady E. Barnhart, born June
12, 1995; and
WHEREAS, on October 2, 200 I, the parties agreed to submit themselves to an
independent evaluator; and
WHEREAS, the parties have been able to reach an agreement rc~lative to custody of their
minor son; and
WHEREAS, the parties desire to enter into a comprehensive custody stipulation and
agreement setting forth the physical and legal custody arrangements for the minor child; and
WHEREAS, the parties desire to confirm their agreement relative to custody of the
minor child and execute a Stipulation and Agreement to effect the same.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants, promises and
agreements as hereinafter set forth and intending to be legally bound, the parties hereto agree as
follows:
1. The Mother and Father shall have joint legal custody of Brady E. Barnhart.
2. Mother shall have primary physical custody of Brady E. Barnhart.
3. Father shall have periods of partial physical custody of the minor child as follows:
a. Every other weekend from Friday after the father finishes work through
Sunday at 8:30 p.m.
b. Every Tuesday from after school until 8:30 p.m.; if there is no school and
the father is not working, then from Tuesday morning through 8:30 p.m.
c. Any other times as agreed upon between the parties.
4. The parties will alternate holidays except for the Christmas Holiday which will be
split between the parties with one party having December 24 at 12:00 p.m.
through December 25 at 12:00 p.m., and the other party having December 25 at
12:00 p.m. through December 26 at 12:00 p.m. This schedule will alternate each
year.
5. Each party shaH enjoy one week vacation, and shall advise the other party of the
vacation time at least thirty (30) days in advance.
6. The parties will keep each other advised immediately relative to any emergencies
concerning the minor child and shall, further, take any necessary steps to ensure
that the health and well being of the child is protected. During such illness or
medical emergency, each party shall have the right to visit the child as often as
he/she deems consistent with the proper medical care of the child.
7. The parties agree that there shall be reasonable telephone contact with the child
during the periods when the child is not in the custody of that party.
8. Neither party shall do anything that may estrange the child from the other party,
or injure the opinion of the child as to the other party, or may hamper the free and
natural development of the child's love or affection for the other party.
9. Each party shall be entitled to complete and full infonnation from any doctor,
dentist, teacher or other similar authority and have copies of any reports given to
them as a parent. Such docwnents include, but are not limited to, medical reports,
academic and school report cards, and birth certificates. Both parties may and are
encouraged to attend school conferences and activities.
10. The parties desire that this Stipulation and Agreement be made an Order of Court
by the Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County, and further acknowledge
that the Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County has jurisdiction over the
issue of custody of the parties' minor child, and shall retain such jurisdiction
should circumstances change and either party desires or requires modification of
said Order.
I I. Any permanent modification or waiver of the provisions of this agreement must
be in writing and shall be effective only if made in writing and executed with the
same formality as this Stipulation and Agreement.
12. The parties acknowledge that entering into this Stipulation and Agreement, there
has been no fraud, concealment, overreaching, coercion, or other unfair dealing
on the part of either party.
13. The parties acknowledge that they have read and understand the provisions of this
Stipulation and Agreement. Each party acknowledges that the Stipulation and
Agreement is fair and equitable and that it is not the result of 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 first above writt€m.
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I, Maria P. Cognetti, Esquire, Attorney for Petitioner herein, do hereby certify that on this
date I served the foregoing Petition to Modify an Existing Custody Order by depositing a true
and exact copy thereof in the United States mail, first class, postage prepaid, addressed as
follows:
Kathleen A. Engle, Esquire
ABOM & KUTULAKIS
8 South Hanover Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
MARIA P. COGNETTI & ASSOCIATES
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CHAD E. BARNHART
IN CUSTODY
DEFENDANT
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW,
Wednesday, March 15, 2006~~, upon consideration oflhe attached Complaint,
it is hereby directed that parties and their respective counsel appear before Hubert X. Gilroy, Esq.
, the conciliator,
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lar a Pre-Hearing Custody Conference. At such conference, an enart will be made to resolve the issues in dispute; or
if this cannot be accomplished, to denne and narrow the issues to be heard by the court. and to enter into a temporary
order. All children age live or older may also be present at the conference. 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 ReHef orders, and Custody orders to tbe conciliator 48 hours prior to scheduled hearing.
FOR THE COURT.
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The Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County is required by law to comply with the Americans
with Disabilitcs 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 bc made at least 72 hours prior to any hearing or business belare the court. You must attend the schcduled
conference or hearing.
YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR ATTORNEY AT ONCE, IF YOU DO NOT
HA VE 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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CIVIL ACTION - LAW
CHAD E. BARNHART,
Defendant
IN CUSTODY
COURT ORDER
AND NOW, this ~ day of June, 2006, upon consideration of the attached
Custody Conciliation Report, it is ordered and directed as follows:
1. A hearing is scheduled in Courtroom No.1 of the Cumberland County Courthouse
on the 1~ day of _~2006 at 1:]0 a.. . m. At this hearing
the Father shall be the moving party and shall proceed initially with testimony.
Counsel for the parties shall fIle with the Court and opposing counsel a
Memorandum setting forth the history of custody in this case, the issues currently
before the Court, a list of witnesses who will be called to testify on behalf of each
party, and a summary of anticipated testimony of each witness. This
Memorandum shall be fIled at least fIve days prior to the mentioned hearing date.
2. Pending further Order of this Court, this Court's prior Order of October 15, 2002
shall remain in effect pending further Order of this Court or agreement of the
parties.
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CHAD E. BARNHART,
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MARIA P. COGNETTI, ESQUIRE
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Telephone No. (717) 909-4060
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JESSICA A. STOUGHT,
Plaintiff/Respondent
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CHAD E. BARNHART,
Defendant/Petitioner
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: NO. 01-0108 CIVIL TERM
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN CUSTODY
PETITION FOR MODIFICATION OF EXISTING CUSTODY ORDER
AND NOW, comes Defendant, by and through his attorney, Maria P. Cognetti, Esquire,
who files this Petition for Modification of Existing Custody Order and in support thereof avers as
f6llows:
L Petitioner is Chad E. Barnhart, (hereinafter "Father") who currently resides at 10
Independence Drive, Shippensburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
2. Respondent is Jessica A. Stought, (hereinafter "Mother") who currently resides at
238 Newburg Road, Newburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
3. The parties are the natural parents of one child, Brady E. Barnhart, born June 12,
1995, who is currently fifteen (15) years of age.
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4. On September 7, 2006, the parties executed a Stipulation for Custody which the
Court adopted on September 7, 2006, in which the parties agreed to share legal custody of Brady,
with Mother having primary physical custody and Father having substantial partial custody. A
copy of said Stipulation and Order are attached hereto collectively as Exhibit "A" and are
:incorporated herein by reference thereto.
5. Father believes, and therefore avers, that it is in the best interest of the child for
him to have primary physical custody for the following reasons:
a. Brady has expressed a strong desire to both Mother and Father that he
would like to live with Father.
b. Father is desirous of having Brady live with him.
c. Father is an equally fit parent and is equally available to the child.
d. Father's residence has ample room and a nurturing atmosphere.
e. The child's best interest would be better served if he lived with Father on a
primary basis.
6. The best interest and permanent welfare of the child will be served by granting
Father primary, custody.
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WHEREFORE, Father requests this Honorable Court grant him primary physical custody
of the minor child.
Dated: November 9, 2010
Respectfully Submitted,
MARIA P. C NETTI & ASSOCIATES
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MARIA P. CO TTI, ESQUIRE
Attorney I.D. No`s 914
210 Grandview Avenue, Suite 102
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Telephone: (717) 909-4060
Attorneys for Defendant
VERIFICATION
I, CHAD E. BARNHiART, hereby verify and state that the facts set forth in the foregoing
document are true and correct to the best of my information, knowledge and belief. I understand that
false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S.A. § 4904 relating to unsworn
falsification to authorities.
DATE: CHAD E. BARNH
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JESSICA A. STOUGHT, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. : NO. 01-0108 CIVIL TERM
CHAD E. BARNHART, : CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Defendant : IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this ? "d day of Se- n4 , 2006, it is hereby
ORDERED and DECREED that the attached Stipulation for Custody is made an Order of this Court
and said Stipulation is adopted it its entirety and incorporated herein as an Order of Court.
BY THE COURT:
JESSICA A. STOUGHT, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V, : NO. 01-0108 CIVIL TERM
CHAD E. BA.RNHART, : CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Defendant : IN CUSTODY
STIPULATION FOR CUSTODY
AND NOW, this J'<?'4°day of'n? , 2006, come Plaintiff, Jessica A.
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Stought, by and through her attorney, Kara W. Haggerty, Esquire, and Defendant, Chad E.
Barnhart, by and through his attorney, Maria P. Cognetti, Esquire, and hereby enter the following
Stipulation for Custody as follows:
1. Plaintiff is Jessica A. Stought (hereinafter "Mother") an adult individual who
currently resides at 238 Newburg Road, Newburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17240.
2. Defendant is Chad E. Barnhart (hereinafter "Father") an adult individual who
currently resides at 10 Independence Drive, Shippensburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
17257.
3. The parties are the natural parents of one minor child, namely Brady E. Barnhart,
born June 12, 1995, who is currently eleven (11) years of age. f
4. The parties agree to share legal custody of their minor child. All decisions effecting
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the child's growth and development including, but not limited to: medical and dental treatment;
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psychiatric or psychological therapy or like treatment; decisions relating to actual or potential
litigation involving the child, directly or as a beneficiary, other than custody and litigation;
education, both secular and religious; choice of camp, if any; athletic pursuits and extra curricular
activities shall be considered major decisions and shall be made by the parties jointly, after
discussion and consultation with each other and a view toward obtaining and following a
harmonious policy in the child's best interest.
5. Mother shall have primary physical custody of the minor child. Father shall have
partial physical custody of the minor child as follows:
a) On a rotating two week basis:
i. Week one: with Mother beginning Thursday after school, or 9:00
a.m. if no school, through Wednesday until school begins, or 9:00 a.m. if no school,
ii. Week two: with Father beginning Wednesday after school, or at
9:00 a.m, if no school, through Monday morning until school begins, or 9:00 a.m. if no school; with
Mother Monday after school, or at 9:00 a.m. if no school; through Wednesday morning until
school begins, or 9:00 a.m. if no school; with Father Wednesday after school, or 9:00 a.m. if no
school, through Thursday morning until school begins, or 9:00 a.m. if no school.
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b) The Christmas holiday will be divided into two segments. Segment
"A" shall begin on Christmas Eve at 12:00 noon through Christmas Day at 12:00 noon.
Segment "B" shall begin at 12:00 noon on Christmas Day and continue through December
26 at 12:00 noon. The segments will alternate between the parents with Mother having
1s" L l} Segment Ain ee-numbered years and segment B m- numbered year. Father
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shall have Segment "A." in :numbered years and Segment "B" innumbered years.
The parties shall equally divide all other days of the child's Christmas break not
specifically set forth herein.
c) The New Years Day holiday shall be divided as follows: Mother shall
have December 31 at 12:00 noon through January l at 12:00 noon, and Father shall have
January',1 at 12:00 noon through January 2 at 12:00 noon or the beginning of school. This
schedule will remain the same every year.
d) The following holidays shall be alternated from year to year: President's
Day, Memorial Day Labor Day, the child's birthday, Fourth of July, and LaB?ry.
Mother shall have custody on Labor Day 2006 and the holidays shall alternate from that
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e) Thanksgiving Day and Easter Sunday shall be shared by the parties. On
Easter, Mother shall have 9:00 a.m. through 3:00 p.m. with the child every year, and
Father shall have 3:00 p.m. through 9:00 p.m. with the child every year. On Thanksgiving,
Father shall have 9:00 a.m. through 3:00 p.m. with the child every year, and Mother shall
have 3:00 p.m. through 9:00 p.m. with the child every year.
f) Mother shall have custody every Mother's Day beginning at 9:00 a.m.
the and concluding at 7:00 p.m. Father shall have custody every Father's Day beginning at
9:00 a.m. and concluding at 7:00 p.m.
g) Each party shall be entitled to one (1) uninterrupted week (seven days) of
vacation with the child during his summer break from school. The parties shall schedule
said periods of vacation during their custodial period and shall give the other party thirty
(30) days notice of their intended vacation period. The party exercising their week of
vacation time shall provide the other party with their itinerary, including, but not limited to,
dates, times, specific address or location, a land line telephone number, and any other
contact information.
h) Thanksgiving and Christmas 2006 - Father shall exercise custody of the
child no earlier than Tuesday after school at the beginning of the 2006 Thanksgiving break
through the end of the break, at which time the regular schedule will resume. Mother shall
exercise custody of the child from December 24, 2006, at 7:00 p.m. through December
27, 2006, 'at 9:00 a.m., at which time the regular custody schedule shall resume.
6. The parties may modify the schedule as set forth above as they may agree to be in
the best interest of the minor child, and the parties are encouraged to be flexible in accommodating
reasonable requests for scheduled changes.
7. The non-custodial parent at any given time shall have reasonable ongoing
telephone access to the minor child, and the minor child should not be precluded from telephoning
the non-custodial parent at reasonable times. Should the minor child be unavailable to receive a
telephone call from the parent, the custodial parent shall be responsible for having the child return
the telephone call.
8. Each party shall keep the other advised of a current address and telephone
number.
9. Each party shall advise the other promptly of any illness suffered or injury
sustained by the minor child.
10. The parties shall communicate directly with each other regarding the minor child,
and shall not allow any interference from any third persons. The minor child should not be used as
an intermediary. All contact between the parties, whether in person or by telephone, shall be
polite, civil and respectful.
11. The parties will not undertake or allow by any other person the poisoning of the
child's mind against one of the other parties by conversation which includes any critical, hostile, or
condemning language, or any way derogates the other party from extended family members.
12. The parties shall not conduct or permit arguments or heated conversations in the
presence or hearing of the minor child.
13. Neither party shall attempt or condone any attempt to directly or indirectly, by any
artifice, or subterfuge, whatsoever, to estrange the minor child from the other parent, or to injure
or impair the mutual love and affection of the minor child. At all times, each parent shall encourage
and foster in the minor child a, sincere respect and affection for the other parent, and shall not
hamper the natural development of the child's love and respect for the other parent.
14. Each parent shall keep the other advised on an ongoing basis of the schedule of all
curricular and extra curricular activities and events in which the minor child is engaged. Both
parents shall have the right to attend these activities and events and participate in them to the extent
parents are normally allowed or encouraged to do so. During scheduled periods of custody, both
parents shall be responsible for the child's attendance at regularly scheduled activities and special
events.
15. Each party acknowledges that they have been advised of the legal ramifications of
this Stipulation from their respective attorneys, and voluntarily consent to this agreement.
16. It is the intention of the parties that this Stipulation may be entered as an Order of
Court, as if a full hearing had been held thereon and enforced pursuant to the provisions of the
Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act 23 Pa.C.S. 54. It is agreed that, until
subsequent Order of Court of competent jurisdiction, Pennsylvania shall be deemed the home state
of the child, and ';that this Stipulation shall be considered the first custody decree or initial decree
concerning said minor child.
17. The parties agree that the attorneys for the parties shall schedule a telephone
conference in !early December to review the impact of the new schedule on Brady's school
performance:
IN WITNESS THEREOF, and intending to be legally bound thereby, the parties hereto
have hereunto set their hands and seals the day and year first above written.
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Maria P.iCogn-. ¢ii,squire
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Maria P. Cognetti, Esquire, hereby certify that I served a true and correct copy of the
foregoing Petition for Modification of Existing Custody Order at the address indicated below:
Kara. W. Haggerty, Esquire
ABOM & KUTULAKIS
'2 West High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
Jessica A. Stought
238 Newburg Road
Newburg, PA 17240-9212
Service by:
Personal service via hand delivery
X_ Service by First Class, United States Mail, postage pre-paid, mailed at Camp Hill,
Pennsylvania, addressed as indicated above
Overnight delivery
Facsimile service
Certified/Registered Mail
MARIA P. COGNETTI & ASSOCIATES
Date: November 9, 2010 By: 1v Y? L.IVA
MARIA ., CON TTI, ESQUIRE
Attorney I.D. N . 7914
210 Grandview Avenue, Suite 102
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Telephone No. (717) 909-4060
Attorney for Defendant/Petitioner
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AND NOW, Thursday, November 18, 2010 , 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 Monday, December 20, 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
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. G&o Es q. I 116
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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JESSICA A. STOUGHT,
Plaintiff
VS.
CHAD E. BARNHART,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: NO. 2001-108
Prior Judge: The Honorable J. Wesley, Oler, Jr.
COURT ORDER
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NOW, this day of December, 2010, upon consideration of the attached Custody
Conciliation Report, it is ordered and directed that this court's prior order of September 7, 2006, is
vacated and replaced with the following order:
The mother, Jessica A. Stought, and the father, Chad E. Barnhart, shall enjoy shared
legal custody of Brady E. Barnhart, born June 12, 1995.
2. The father shall enjoy primary physical custody of the minor child. Unless agreed
otherwise by the parties, physical custody shall be handled as follows:
A. The parties shall alternate physical custody on a weekly basis with the
exchange being on Friday. However, during the school year, the father shall
also have custody each Wednesday from Wednesday evening after school
through Thursday. During the summer months, father shall have custody
each Tuesday through Thursday.
B. The parties shall alternate or share a holiday schedule pursuant to paragraph
5 of the September 7, 2006, order of court, as noted on the attached Exhibit
6A9.
3. In the event there are any issues involving this revised custody order, legal counsel
for either party may contact the custody conciliator directly to schedule a second
custody conciliation conference which may be via telephone or in person.
cc: aria P. Cognetti Esquire
/K?ara W. Haggerty, Esquire
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BY THE COURT,
litigation involving the child, directly or as a beneficiary, other than custody and litigation;
education, both secular and religious; choice of camp, if any; athletic pursuits and extra curricular
activities shall be considered major decisions and shall be made by the parties jointly, after
discussion and consultation with each other and a view toward obtaining and following a
harmonious policy in the child's best interest.
5. Mother shall have primary physical custody of the minor child. Father shall have
partial physical custody of the minor child as follows:
a) On a rotating two week basis:
i. Week one: with Mother beginning Thursday after school, or 9:00
a.m. if no school, through Wednesday until school begins, or 9:00 a.m. if no school.
ii. Week two: with Father beginning Wednesday after school, or at
9:00 a.m. if no school, through Monday morning until school begins, or 9:00 a.m. if no school; with
Mother Monday after school, or at 9:00 a.m. if no school; through Wednesday morning until
school begins, or 9:00 a.m. if no school; with Father Wednesday after school, or 9:00 a.m. if no
school, through Thursday morning until school begins, or 9:00 a.m. if no school.
By way of example, the following chart illustrates the parties' schedule:
Week One
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Week Two
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F i F F F F/M M M/F
b) The Christmas holiday will be divided into two segments. Segment
"A" shall begin on Christmas Eve at 12:00 noon through Christmas Day at 12:00 noon.
Segment "B" shall begin at 12:00 noon on Christmas Day and continue through December
26 at 12:00 noon. The segments will alternate between the parents with Mother having
Segment A in numbered years and segment `B' in W numbered year. Father
?v(C shall have Segment "A" in 944 numbered years and Segment "B" in ivon numbered years.
C V The parties shall equally divide all other days of the child's Christmas break not
specifically set forth herein.
C) The New Years Day holiday shall be divided as follows: Mother shall
have December 31 at 12:00 noon through January 1 at 12:00 noon, and Father shall have
January 1 at 12:00 noon through January 2 at 12:00 noon or the beginning of school. This
schedule will remain the same every year.
C d) The following holidays shall be alternated from year to year: President's
Day, Memorial Day Labor Day, the child's birthday, Fourth of July, and Lafi ay.
goo Mother shall have custody on Labor Day 2006 and the holidays shall alternate from that
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e) Thanksgiving Day and Easter Sunday shall be shared by the parties. On
Easter, Mother shall have 9:00 a.m. through 3:00 p.m. with the child every year, and
Father shall have 3:00 p.m. through 9:00 p.m. with the child every year. On Thanksgiving,
Father shall have 9:00 a.m. through 3:00 p.m. with the child every year, and Mother shall
have 3:00 p.m. through 9:00 p.m. with the child every year.
f) Mother shall have custody every Mother's Day beginning at 9:00 a.m.
the and concluding at 7:00 p.m. Father shall have custody every Father's Day beginning at
9:00 a.m. and concluding at 7:00 p.m.
g) Each party shall be entitled to one (1) uninterrupted week (seven days) of
vacation with the child during his summer break from school. The parties shall schedule
said periods of vacation during their custodial period and shall give the other party thirty
(30) days notice of their intended vacation period. The party exercising their week of
vacation time shall provide the other party with their itinerary, including, but not limited to,
dates, times, specific address or location, a land line telephone number, and any other
contact information.
h) Thug and Christmas 2006 -Father shall exercise custody of the
child no earlier than Tuesday after school at the beginning of the 2006 Thanksgiving break
through the end of the break, at which time the regular schedule will resume. Mother shall
exercise custody of the child from December 24, 2006, at 7:00 p.m. through December
27, 2006, at 9:00 a.m., at which time the regular custody schedule shall resume.
JESSICA A. STOUGHT, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
VS. : CIVIL ACTION -LAW
CHAD E. BARNHART, NO. 2001-108
Defendant
Prior Judge: The Honorable J. Wesley, Oler, Jr.
CONCILIATION CONFERENCE SUMMARY REPORT
IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CUMBERLAND COUNTY RULE OF CIVIL
PROCEDURE 1915.3-8(b), the undersigned Custody Conciliator submits the following report:
1. The pertinent information pertaining to the child who is the subject of this litigation
is as follows:
Brady E. Barnhart, born June 12, 1995.
2. A Conciliation Conference was held on December 20, 2010, with the following
individuals in attendance:
The mother, Jessica A. Stought, with her counsel, Kara W. Haggerty,
Esquire, and the father, Chad E. Barnhart, with his counsel, Maria P.
Cognetti, Esquire.
3. The parties agree to the entry of an Order in the form as attached.
Date: December oZ 2010 a' k
Hubert Y Gilroy, Esquire
Custo Conciliator