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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
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JOHN NESS,
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Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 2010- W06
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
SABRINA McKEAN,
Defendant
IN CUSTODY
PLAINTIFF'S COMPLAINT FOR CUSTODY
1. Plaintiff is John Ness, an adult individual currently residing at 207 Cockley's Drive,
Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
2. Defendant is Sabrina McKean, an adult individual currently residing at 706 Midland
Road, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17055.
3. Plaintiff seeks custody of the child, Matthew McKean, who was born on
July 11, 2008.
4. The child was born out of wedlock.
5. Since the child's birth, the child has resided with the following persons at the
following addresses for the following periods of time:
DATES LOCATION PERSON
Birth to present 706 Midland Road, Mechanicsburg, PA Defendant and variety of family
members
Birth to 2009 31 Westwood Court, Enola, PA
2009 to present 207 Cockley's Drive, Mechanicsburg
Plaintiff and Plaintiff's fiancee
Plaintiff and Plaintiffs wife
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6. The relationship of the Plaintiff to the child is that of father. He is harried and living
separately. The Plaintiff currently resides with the following:
Name Relationship
Meghan Ness Wife
7. The relationship of the Defendant to the child is that of mother. She is single and
living separately. The Defendant currently resides with the following:
Name Relationship
Matthew McKean Son
Joseph Beltrante, V Son
Pam Mother
Name Not Known Stepfather
Name Not Known Brother
Kelly Sister
Name Not Known Kelly's child
Name Not Known Kelly's child
Name Not Known Kelly's child
8. The parties have not participated in previous litigation concerning the custody of the
child in this court or any court.
9. The Plaintiff has no information of a custody proceeding concerning the child pending
in any other court.
10. The best interest and permanent welfare of the child will be served by granting
primary or shared custody to Plaintiff.
11. The status quo for over six months has been that Plaintiff has custody of his son every
weekend from Friday through Sunday evening, and every Wednesday through Sunday in the
summer.
12. 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.
13. Plaintiff requests that a conciliation be expedited as Defendant has stated that she is
getting married to man enlisted in the Navy and his shore leave will soon be up and he would be
leaving the area.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff requests your Honorable Court to set a time and place for an
expedited conciliation conference at which time Plaintiff requests the Court to grant Plaintiff the
Custody Order. Pending said hearing, Plaintiff requests shared or primary custody.
MARTSON LAW OFFICES
By
Je fer . Spears, Esquire
10 East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-3341
Date: January26, 2010 Attorneys for Plaintiff
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.
Jo Ness
JOHN NESS
. IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
PLAINTIFF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V.
SABRINA MCKEAN
DEFENDANT
2010-666 CIVIL ACTION LAW
IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, Friday, January 29, 2010 , upon consideration of the attached Complaint,
it is hereby directed that parties and their respective counsel appear before Jacqueline M. Verney, Esq. , the conciliator,
at 4th Floor, Cumberland County Courthouse, Carlisle on Thursday, March 04, 2010 at 9:30 AM
for a Pre-Hearing Custody Conference. At such conference, an effort will be made to resolve the issues in dispute; or
if this cannot be accomplished, to define and narrow the issues to be heard by the court, and to enter into a temporary
order. Failure to appear at the conference may provide grounds for entry of a temporary or permanent order.
The court hereby directs the parties to furnish any and all existing Protection from Abuse orders,
Special Relief orders, and Custody orders to the conciliator 48 hours prior to scheduled hearing.
FOR THE COURT.
By: /s/ Jacqueline M. Verney, Esq. ,,e
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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MAR 0 5 2010
JOHN NESS,
Plaintiff
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SABRINA MCKEAN,
Defendant
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AND NOW, this day of ~ L C , 2010, upon
consideration of the attached Custody Conciliation Report, it is ordered and directed as
follows:
1. The Father, John Ness and the Mother, Sabrina McKean, shall have shared
legal custody of Matthew McKean, born July 11, 2008. 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. Mother shall have primary physical custody of the child.
3. Father shall have the following periods of partial physical custody. Every
weekend from Friday, when Father will pick him up at daycare to Monday, when Father
will drop him off at daycare.
4. Father shall be responsible for all transportation
7. Neither party may relocate to the extent that it would affect the custody
arrangement without prior agreement of the parties or Order of Court.
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,
J.
c~ fifer L. Spears, Esquire, Counsel for Father
~elanie Erb, Esquire, Counsel for Mother
JOHN NESS,
Plaintiff
V.
SABRINA MCKEAN,
Defendant
PRIOR JUDGE: None
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
N0.2010-666 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
Matthew McKean July 11, 2008 Mother
2. A Conciliation Conference was held in this matter on March 4, 2010, with
the following in attendance: The Father, John Ness, with his counsel, Jennifer L. Spears,
Esquire, and the Mother, Sabrina McKean, with her counsel, Melanie Erb, Esquire.
3. The parties agreed to an Order in the form as attached.
Date: ~ ~" `~ `'l o
Jac eline M. Verney, Esquire
Custody Conciliator
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JOHN NESS, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff/Petitionbr CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v. NO. 2010-666
CIVIL ACTION -LAW
SABRINA GEVAERT, f/k/a
SABRINA McKEAN,
Defendant IN CUSTODY
1. Petitioner ("Fati~er") is John Ness, an adult individual currently residing at 207
Cockley's Drive, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
2. Respondent ("Mother") is Sabrina Gevaert, who is currently admitted at Roxbury
Treatment Center in Shippensb~rg, Pennsylvania, and whose last known address is 782 Winding
Lane, Harrisburg, Dauphin Cou$~ty, Pennsylvania.
3. The parties are tl~e parents of one child: Matthew McKean, age 2, who was born on
July 11, 2008.
4. Mother's husband, Douglas Gevaert, contacted Father on Tuesday, August 3, 2010,
asking if Father could keep the child because Mother was "going into the hospital for back surgery."
5. On August 9, 20 ~ 0, Father received a call from Mr. Gevaert that Mother was still in
the hospital and could not have jvisitors as Father had offered to take Matthew to visit Mother.
6. Father grew suspicious and learned that Mother was not in the hospital for back
surgery, but instead was in Roxbury Treatment Center because she was suicidal and homicidal, and
that she had threatened to kill
7. Father is
day care.
children and husband and herself.
that if Mother leaves Roxbury, she would remove Matthew from
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8. Father believes other may not be able to return to her former home and that her
husband is divorcing her. Ther fore, Mother may not have a home or vehicle to use when she is
released.
9. Father is concerned for the safety of the child in Mother's care and requests that
Mother have no visitation with the child until she is deemed stable and safe, and that any contact
with Mother be supervised indelfinitely.
10. Judge Oler signed the current Custody Order dated March 7, 2010, a copy of which
is attached hereto as Exhibit "~." The Order grants Father custody every weekend from Friday to
Monday.
11. Jacqueline Verney, Esquire, has been appointed the Conciliator in this matter.
12. Mother's counset, Melanie Erb, Esquire, who is the attorney of record for Mother and
attended the last custody conciliation, has been contacted regarding the filing of this Petition;
however, Attorney Erb is unsure if she will be able to contact Mother or continue her representation
at this time. Father intends to a}tempt direct service on Mother with permission of Attorney Erb.
WHEREFORE, Plaintif~requests your Honorable Court to grant him primary physical and
legal custody of the child and a~low only supervised visitation with Mother pending further Order
of Court.
MARTSON LAW OFFICES
By
Jennif L. pears, Esquire
10 East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-3341
Date: August 11, 2010 Attorneys for Plaintiff
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MAR 0~5.~UtU
JOHN NESS,
Plaintiff!
V.
SABRINA MCKEAN,
Defenda~t
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO.2010-666
CIVIL ACTION -LAW
IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this ~' 1 day of 2010, upon
consideration of the a ed Custody Conclia on Report, it is ordered and directed as
follows:
1. The Fathe:
legal custody of Matthew
right, to be exercised join
decisions affecting the Cl
decisions regarding his h.
Pa.C.S. §5309, each pare:
the child including, but n~
residence address of the c
possession of any such re
same, or copies thereof,
records and information c
entitled to full participati~
and evaluations with rega
complete information frog
reports given to them as 1
certificates, school or edu
parent shall be entitled to
regard to school pictures,
presentations, back-to-scl
2. Mother
3. Father
weekend from Friday,
will drop him off at d~
,John Ness and the Mother, Sabrina McKean, shall have shared
McKean, born July 11, 2008. Each parent shall have an equal
ay with the other parent, to make all major non-emergency
ild's general well-being including, but not limited to, all
alth, education and religion. Pursuant to the terms of 23
it shall be entitled to all records and information pertaining to
it limited to medical, dental, religious or school records, the
hild and the other parent. To the extent one parent has
;ords or information, that parent shall be required to share the
7th the other parent within such reasonable time as to make the
f reasonable use to the other parent. Both parents shall be
n in all educational and medicaVtreatment planning meetings
d to the minor child. Each parent shall be entitled to full and
ariy physician, dentist, teacher or authority and copies of any
nts including, but not limited to: medical records, birth
ational attendance records or report cards. Additionally, each
ceive copies of any notices which come from school with
xtracurricular activities, children's parties, musical
of nights, and the like.
have primary physical custody of the child.
have the following periods of partial physical custody. Every
a Father will pick him up at daycare to Monday, when Father
EXHIBIT "A"
4. Father shill be responsible for all transportation
7. Neither p may relocate to the extent that it would affect the custody
arrangement without pri r agreement of the parties or Order of Court.
8. This Orde~ 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 df mutual consent, the terms of this Order shall control.
BY THE COURT,
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cc: Jennifer L. Spears, Es ,Counsel for Father
Melanie Erb, Esquire, ~ounsel for Mother
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SABRINA MCKEAN,
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
:CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
N0.2010-b66 CIVIL ACTION -LAW
IN CUSTODY
PRIOR JUDGE: None `,
CUSTODY CONCILIATION SUMMARY REPORT
IN ACCORDAN , E WITH CUMBERLAND COUNTY RULE OF CIVIL
PROCEDURE 1915.3-8~the undersigned Custody Conciliator submits the following
report:
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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
'.
Matthew McKean ~ July 11, 2008 Mother
2. A Conciliati n Conference was held in this matter on March 4, 2010, with
the following in attendance The Father, Sohn Ness, with his counsel, Jennifer L. Spears,
Esquire, aad the Mother, S Tina McKean, with her counsel, Melanie Erb, Esquire.
3. The parties agreed to an Order in the form as attached.
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Date: ~ " cf ``/ a ~ ,
ac line M. Verney, Esquire
Custody Conciliator
VERI ICA,LTION
The foregoing Petition
which has been gathered by
document is that of counsel
document is based upon
best of my knowledge, inform
of counsel, I have relied upon
This statement and ver
relating to unsworn
averments, I may be subject to
-r Special Relief (Emergency Custody) is based upon information
counsel in the preparation of the lawsuit. The language of the
not my own. I have read the Complaint and to the extent that the
lion which I have given to my counsel, it is true and correct to the
~n and belief. To the extent that the content of the document is that
in making this verification.
~tion are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. Section 4904
to authorities, which provides that if I make knowingly false
penalties.
John N
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Tricia D. Eckenroad, authorized agent for Martson Deazdorff Williams Otto Gilroy &
Faller, hereby certify that a cop of the' foregoing Petition for Special Relief (Emergency Custody)
was served this date by
prepaid, addressed as follows:
same in the Post Office at Cazlisle, PA, first class mail, postage
Melanie L. Erb, Esquire
2132 Mazket Street
Camp Hill, PA 17011
VIA SIiERIFF SERVICE
Ms. Sabrina Gevaert
Roxbury Treatment Center
601 Roxbury Road
Shippensburg, PA 17257
MARTSON LAW OFFICES
By
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Ten East High Street
Cazlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-3341
Dated: August 11, 2010
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JOHN NESS,
Plaintiff
V.
SABRINA GEVAERT, f/k/a,
SABRINA McKEAN,
Defendant
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this 13`l' day of August, 2010, upon consideration of Plaintiff's
Petition for Special Relief (Emergency Custody), this matter is referred to the custody
conciliation process pursuant to C.C.R.P. 1915.12-1 for an expedited conciliation
conference, and the Court Administrator is requested to facilitate this re&rral.
PLAINTIFF John Ness is hereby granted physical custody of Matthew McKean
(D.O.B. July 11, 2008), in the interim.
Jennifer L. Spears, Esq.
10 East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
Attorney for Plaintiff
Melanie L. Erb, Esq.
2132 Market Street
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Attorney for Defendant
BY THE COURT,
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Ms. Sabrina Gavaert
Roxbury Treatment Center
601 Roxbury Road
Shippensburg, PA 17257
Defendant
Court Administrator-/U4'd
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: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 10-0666 CIVIL TERM
IN RE: PLAINTIFF'S PETITION FOR SPECIAL RELIEF
(EMERGENCY CUSTODY)
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JOHN NESS
PLAINTIFF
V.
SABRINA GEVAERT F/K/A SABRINA
MCKEAN
DEFENDANT
. IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
. CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
• 2010-666 CIVIL ACTION LAW
. IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, Monday, August 16, 2010 , upon consideration of the attached Complaint,
it is hereby directed that parties and their respective counsel appear before Jacqueline M. Verney, Esq. , the conciliator,
at 4th Floor, Cumberland County Courthouse, Carlisle on Wednesday, September 01, 2010 at 9:30 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/ ac ueac M. Verne ES -T. -I IZ
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 NO'S
HAVE AN ATTORNEY OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE OFFICIF-§ET` --
FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP. _ O
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JOHN NESS, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
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NO. 2010-666
CIVIL ACTION -LAW £,~,
SA$RINA GEVAERT, f/k/a :
SABRINA McKEAN, -x-T -y ~. -,
Defendant IN CUSTODY ~ ~ r' ~'
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ACCEPTANCE OF SERVICE
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I, Sabrina Gevaert f/k/a Sabrina McKean, accept service of the Order dated August 13, 2010,
and Fetition for Special Relief.
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Jennifer L. Speazs, Esquire
MARTSON DEARDORFF WILLIAMS OTTO GILROY & FALLER
MARTSON LAW OFFICES
LD. 87445
10 East High Street
Cazlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-3341
Attorneys for Plaintiff
JOHN NESS,
v.
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 2010-666
CIVIL ACTION -LAW
SABRINA GEVAERT, f/k/a
SABRINA McKEAN,
Defendant
IN CUSTODY
AMENDED CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Jennifer L. Speazs, Esquire, an authorized agent for Martson Deazdorff Williams Otto
Gilroy & Faller, hereby certify that a copy of the Petition for Special Relief filed on August 11, 2010,
was served via hand delivery on August 16, 2010 to:
Ms. Sabrina Gevaert
Roxbury Treatment Center
601 Roxbury Road
Shippensburg, PA 17257
MARTSON LAW OFFICES
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By
Jennifer L. ~peazs, Esquire
Ten East High Street
Cazlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-3341
Dated: August 16, 2010
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Revised: 8/20/10 11:06AM
Jennifer L. Spears, Esquire
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
JOHN NESS,
v.
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
SABRINA GEVAERT, f/k/a
SABRINA McKEAN,
Defendant
NO. 2010-666
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: IN CUSTODY
AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE
I, Gerald R. Henneman, being duly sworn according to law, depose and state that a copy of
the attached Order was personally served by me on Sabrina Gevaert at 782 Winding Lane,
Harrisburg, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, August 20, 2010, at 9:00 a.m.
Sworn to and subscribed before me
this,Q"ay of August, 2010.
erald R. Henneman
V ( COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
I aUdal Seal
Not ry ublic Mary M. Price, Notary Public
Carlisle Born. Cumberland County
My Cornmisslon Expires Aug. 18, 2011
Member, Pennsylvania Association of Notaries
JOHN NESS
PLAINTIFF
V.
SABRINA GEVAERT F/K/A SABRINA
MCKEAN
DEFENDANT
. IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
. CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
• 2010-666 CIVIL ACTION LAW
. IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, Monday, August 16, 2010 , upon consideration of the attached Complaint,
it is hereby directed that parties and their respective counsel appear before Jacqueline M. Verney, Esq. , the conciliator,
at 4th Floor, Cumberland County Courthouse, Carlisle on Wednesday, September 01, 2010 at 9:30 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/ ac ueBne 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.
Cumberland County Bar Association
32 South Bedford Street
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
Telephone (717) 249-3166
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MARTSON DEARDORFF WILLIAMS & OTTO
I.D. 87445
10 East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-3341
Attorneys for Plaintiff
JOHN NESS,
V.
OF T EPROT ONOTARY
2010 NOV 24 PM 2: 4 9
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
PENNSYLVANIA
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 2010-666
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
SABRINA GEVAERT, f/k/a
SABRINA McKEAN,
Defendant
IN CUSTODY
STIPULATION FOR AN AGREED ORDER OF CUSTODY
AND NOW, the parties, by and through their attorneys, stipulate and agree as follows:
I. LEGAL CUSTODY
1. The parties hereby agree to share legal custody of the minor child, Matthew McKean,
born July 11, 2008. All decisions affecting the child's growth and development including, but not
limited to: choice of camp, if any; choice of day care provider; medical and dental treatment;
psychotherapy, psychoanalysis, or like treatment; decisions relating to actual or potential litigation
involving the child, directly or as beneficiary, other than custody litigation; education, both secular
and religious; scholastic athletic pursuits and other extracurricular activities; shall be considered
major decisions and shall be made by the parents jointly, after discussion and consultation with each
other and with a view towards obtaining and following a harmonious policy in the child's best
interest.
2. Each party agrees to keep the other informed of the progress of the child's education
and social adjustments. Each party agrees not to impair the other party's right to shared legal or
physical custody of the child. Each party agrees to give support to the other in the role as parent and
to take into account the consensus of the other for the physical and emotional well-being of the child.
3. While in the presence of the child, neither parent shall make or permit any other
person to make, any remarks or do anything which could in any way be construed as derogatory or
uncomplimentary to the other parent. It shall be the express duty of each parent to uphold the other
parent as one whom the child should respect and love.
4. It shall be the obligation of each parent to make the child available to the other in
accordance with the physical custody schedule and to encourage her to participate in the plan hereby
agreed and ordered.
5. Each parent shall have the duty to notify the other of any event or activity that could
reasonably be expected to be of significant concern to the other parent.
6. The parents shall communicate directly with one another concerning any parenting
issue requiring consultation and agreement and regarding any proposed modifications to the physical
custody schedule, which may from time to time become necessary, and shall specifically not use the
child as a messenger. Furthermore, neither parent shall discuss with the child any proposed changes
to the physical custody schedule, or any other issue requiring consultation and agreement, prior to
discussing the matter and reaching an agreement with the other parent.
7. With regard to any emergency decisions which must be made, the parent with whom
the child is physically residing at the time shall be permitted to make the decision necessitated by
the emergency without consulting the other parent in advance. However, that-parent shall inform the
other of the emergency and consult with him/her as soon as possible. Day-to-day decisions of a
routine nature shall be the responsibility of the parent having physical custody at the time.
8. Each parent shall be entitled to complete and full information from any doctor,
dentist, teacher or 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, birth
certificates, etc. Both parents may and are encouraged to attend school conferences and activities.
9. Neither parent shall schedule activities or appointments for the child which would
require their attendance or participation at said activity or appointment during a time when he is
scheduled to be in the physical custody of the other parent without that parent's express prior
approval.
II. PHYSICAL CUSTODY
Mother shall have custody of the child every other weekend from Thursday at 7:00 PM, when
Father shall drop the child off to her, until Monday morning when Mother will drop the child off at
day care. Mother shall have the child every other Wednesday evening at 7:00 PM until Friday
evening at 8:00 PM. Father will do the transportation for the alternating Wednesday drop-off and
Friday pick-up.
III. TELEPHONE PRIVILEGES
The parties agree that there shall be reasonable telephone access between the child and both
parents. The child shall be permitted free access to place calls to his parents at any time he desires.
IV. RELOCATION
The parties have negotiated the custody and partial custody portions of this Agreement based
upon existing circumstances, and in particular, based upon Mother's and Father's current residences
in Dauphin and Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, respectively. If either parent desires to establish
a residence more than fifty (50) miles from his or her present residence, he or she shall give the other
parent at least ninety (90) days' written notice in advance of the proposed move, in order to give the
parties the opportunity to confer, prior to the relocation, and to establish a mutually satisfactory
arrangement as to custody and partial custody in light of the changed circumstances. In the event that
the parties are unable to reach an agreement, then the Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland
County shall have jurisdiction over them to fashion an appropriate custody/partial custody order.
X. TAXES
Mother shall have the right to claim the child on her taxes and Father will sign any
documentation required for her to do so.
This Custody Stipulation may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall constitute an
original instrument, but which counterparts together shall constitute the same agreement. The
delivery by either party to the other of a facsimile or telecopy of a signed counterpart shall have the
same legally binding effect as the delivery of an original signed counterpart.
This Stipulation shall be entered as an Order of the Court.
JO NESS
Plaintiff
Jennifer ears, Esquire
Attorney for Plaintiff
BY THE COURT:
SABRINA GEVAERT
Defendant
Melanie L. Erb, Esquire
Attorney for Defendant
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Date:
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the parties are unable to reach an agreement, then the Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland
County shall have jurisdiction over them to fashion an appropriate custody/partial custody order.
X. TAXES
Mother shall have the right to claim the child on her taxes and Father will sign any
documentation required for her to do so.
This Custody Stipulation may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall constitute an
original instrument, but which counterparts together shall constitute the same agreement. The
delivery by either party to the other of a facsimile or telecopy of a signed counterpart shall have the
same legally binding effect as the delivery of an original signed counterpart.
This Stipulation shall be entered as an Order of the Court.
JOHN NESS
Plaintiff
Jennifer L. Spears, Esquire
Attorney for Plaintiff
BY THE COURT:
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Date:
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A rney for Defendant
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Jennifer L. Spears, Esquire
MARTSON DEARDORFF WILLIAMS & OTTO
I.D. 87445
10 East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-3341
Attorneys for Plaintiff
Lip THE PROTHONOTARY
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JOHN NESS, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
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AND NOW, the parties, by and through their attorneys, stipulate and agree as follows:
1. LEGAL CUSTODY
1. The parties hereby agree to share legal custody of the minor child, Matthew McKean,
born July 11, 2008. All decisions affecting the child's growth and development including, but not
limited to: choice of camp, if any; choice of day care provider; medical and dental treatment;
psychotherapy, psychoanalysis, or like treatment; decisions relating to actual or potential litigation
involving the child, directly or as beneficiary, other than custody litigation; education, both secular
and religious; scholastic athletic pursuits and other extracurricular activities; shall be considered
major decisions and shall be made by the parents jointly, after discussion and consultation with each
other and with a view towards obtaining and following a harmonious policy in the child's best
interest.
2. Each party agrees to keep the other informed of the progress of the child's education
and social adjustments. Each party agrees not to impair the other party's right to shared legal or
physical custody of the child. Each party agrees to give support to the other in the role as parent and
to take into account the consensus of the other for the physical and emotional well-being of the child.
3. While in the presence of the child, neither parent shall make or permit any other
person to make, any remarks or do anything which could in any way be construed as derogatory or
uncomplimentary to the other parent. It shall be the express duty of each parent to uphold the other
parent as one whom the child should respect and love.
4. It shall be the obligation of each parent to make the child available to the other in
accordance with the physical custody schedule and to encourage her to participate in the plan hereby
agreed and ordered.
5. Each parent shall have the duty to notify the other of any event or activity that could
reasonably be expected to be of significant concern to the other parent.
6. The parents shall communicate directly with one another concerning any parenting
issue requiring consultation and agreement and regarding any proposed modifications to the physical
custody schedule, which may from time to time become necessary, and shall specifically not use the
child as a messenger. Furthermore, neither parent shall discuss with the child any proposed changes
to the physical custody schedule, or any other issue requiring consultation and agreement, prior to
discussing the matter and reaching an agreement with the other parent.
7. With regard to any emergency decisions which must be made, the parent with whom
the child is physically residing at the time shall be permitted to make the decision necessitated by
the emergency without consulting the other parent in advance. However, that ,parent shall inform the
other of the emergency and consult with him/her as soon as possible. Day-to-day decisions of a
routine nature shall be the responsibility of the parent having physical custody at the time.
Each parent shall be entitled to complete and full information from any doctor,
dentist, teacher or 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, birth
certificates, etc. Both parents may and are encouraged to attend school conferences and activities.
9. Neither parent shall schedule activities or appointments for the child which would
require their attendance or participation at said activity or appointment during a time when he is
scheduled to be in the physical custody of the other parent without that parent's express prior
approval.
II. PHYSICAL CUSTODY
Mother shall have custody of the child every other weekend from Thursday at 7:00 PM, when
Father shall drop the child off to her, until Monday morning when Mother will drop the child off at
day care. Mother shall have the child every other Wednesday evening at 7:00 PM until Friday
evening at 8:00 PM. Father will do the transportation for the alternating Wednesday drop-off and
Friday pick-up.
III. TELEPHONE PRIVILEGES
The parties agree that there shall be reasonable telephone access between the child and both
parents. The child shall be permitted free access to place calls to his parents at any time he desires.
IV. RELOCATION
The parties have negotiated the custody and partial custody portions of this Agreement based
upon existing circumstances, and in particular, based upon Mother's and Father's current residences
in Dauphin and Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, respectively. If either parent desires to establish
a residence more than fifty (50) miles from his or her present residence, he or she shall give the other
parent at least ninety (90) days' written notice in advance of the proposed move, in order to give the
parties the opportunity to confer, prior to the relocation, and to establish a mutually satisfactory
arrangement as to custody and partial custody in light of the changed circumstances. In the event that
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the parties are unable to reach an agreement, then the Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland
County shall have jurisdiction over them to fashion an appropriate custody/partial custody order.
X. TAXES
Mother shall have the right to claim the child on her taxes and Father will sign any
documentation required for her to do so.
This Custody Stipulation may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall constitute an
original instrument, but which counterparts together shall constitute the same agreement. The
delivery by either party to the other of a facsimile or telecopy of a signed counterpart shall have the
same legally binding effect as the delivery of an original signed counterpart.
This Stipulation shall be entered as an Order of the Court.
JO NESS
Plaintiff
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Jennifer ears, Esquire
Attorney for Plaintiff
BY THE COURT:
SABRINA GEVAERT
Defendant
Melanie L. Erb, Esquire
Attorney for Defendant
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Date:
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the parties are unable to reach an agreement, then the Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland
County shall have jurisdiction over them to fashion an appropriate custody/partial custody order.
X. TAXES
Mother shall have the right to claim the child on her taxes and Father will sign any
documentation required for her to do so.
This Custody Stipulation may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall constitute an
original instrument, but which counterparts together shall constitute the same agreement. The
delivery by either party to the other of a facsimile or telecopy of a signed counterpart shall have the
same legally binding effect as the delivery of an original signed counterpart.
This Stipulation shall be entered as an Order of the Court.
JOHN NESS
Plaintiff
Jennifer L. Spears, Esquire
Attorney for Plaintiff
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JOHN NESS,
Plaintiff
V.
SABRINA GEVAERT,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: NO. 2010-666
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this Zy day of ??-_iww,__7 , 2012, upon
consideration of the attached Custody Conciliation Report, it is ordered and directed as
follows:
1. The prior Order of Court dated November 29, 2010 is hereby vacated.
Mother's Petition for Contempt is held in abeyance.
2. The Father, John Ness and the Mother, Sabrina Gevaert, shall have shared
legal custody of Matthew Ness, born July 11, 2008. 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.
3. The parties shall cooperate with counseling for the child which Father will
be responsible for scheduling. Mother shall be entitled to communicate with the
counselor and participate with the counseling if recommended by the counselor.
4. Father shall have primary physical custody of the child.
5. Mother shall have periods of supervised visitation at ABC Educational
Services, Carlisle, for one hour per week. This visitation shall also include the child from
the companion case. The two Fathers and Mother shall share equally in the cost of the
supervised visitation.
(. Mother shall cooperate with a psychiatric evaluation and provide her prior
mental health records to the psychiatrist. Said evaluation shall be paid for by both
Fathers.
7. 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. Another
conciliation Conference is scheduled for Friday, June 1, 2012 at 9:30 a.m. In the event
that either party desires a Conciliation Conference prior to June 1, 2012, counsel may
contact Melissa Greevy, Esquire for an earlier Conciliation Conference.
BY THE COURT,
cc. Jennifer L. Spears
Esquire
Counsel for Father ,
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Esquire
MidPenn Legal Services
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JOHN NESS,
Plaintiff
V.
SABRINA GEVAERT,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: NO. 2010-666 CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: IN CUSTODY
PRIOR JUDGE: Albert H. Masland, J.
CUSTODY CONCILIATION SUMMARY REPORT
IN ACCORDANCE WITH CUMBERLAND COUNTY RULE OF CIVIL
PROCEDURE 1915.3-8, the undersigned Custody Conciliator submits the following
report:
1. The pertinent information concerning the Child who is the subject of this
litigation is as follows:
NAME DATE OF BIRTH CURRENTLY IN CUSTODY OF
Matthew McKean July 11, 2008
Father
2. A Conciliation Conference was held in this matter on January 20, 2012,
with the following in attendance: The Mother, Sabrina Gevaert, with her counsel, Jessica
Holst, Esquire, MidPenn Legal Services and the Father, John Ness, with his counsel,
Jennifer L. Spears, Esquire.
3. The Honorable J. Wesley Oler, Jr. previously entered an Order of Court
dated November 29, 2010 providing for shared legal custody and shared physical custody
with Mother having alternating weekends Thursday through Monday and alternating
Wednesdays through Fridays.
4. Mother has had some mental health issues and has not seen the child since
late 2010.
5. There is a companion case docketed at 2010-667 Beltrante v. Gevaert.
6. The parties agreed to an Order in the form as attached.
Date:
cq line M. Verney, Esquire
Custody Conciliator
JOHN NESS,
Plaintiff
v.
FILED -OFFICE
OF THE PROTHONOTARY
2014 JUL 23 PM 126
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
p NNSYLVANIA / FP
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
CUSTODYNISITATION
SABRINA GEVAERT,
Defendant : NO.2010-666
PETITION TO MODIFY CUSTODY
1. The Petitioner is Sabrina Gevaert, (hereinafter referred to as "Mother"), who is an
adult individual residing at 706 Midland Road, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County,
Pennsylvania.
2. The Respondent is John Ness , (hereinafter referred to as "Father"), who is an
adult individual who is represented in this matter by Jennifer Spears, Esquire, of the Law Office
of Peter Russo, 5006 E. Trindle Road, Suite 203, Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania 17050.
3. The parties are the natural parents of Matthew Ness, born July 11, 2008
(hereinafter referred to as "Child").
4. The parties are governed by an Order dated January 24, 2012, which is attached
hereto as "Exhibit A."
5. There is no longer a reason for supervised visits.
6. Mother desires a new Custody Order which modifies the existing legal and
physical custody provisions of the Order.
WHEREFORE, Mother respectfully requests this Honorable Court grant her shared
legal and partial physical custody of the Child.
Date: 7/Z--3' /
mas.dir/domestic/gevaert-Sabrina/modify.pet
Respectfully submitted,
BARIC SCHERER, LLC
Michael A. Scherer, Esquire
I.D. No. 61974
19 West South Street
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
(717) 249-6873
Attorney for Plaintiff
VERIFICATION
I verify that the statements made in the foregoing Petition To Modify Custody are
true and correct. 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: Ocg-a)k` -(0\ 4
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I hereby certify that on July 93, 2014, I, Lauren McVaugh, of Baric Scherer, did serve a
copy of the Petition to Modify Custody, by first class U.S. mail, postage prepaid, to the party
listed below, as follows:
Jennifer Spears, Esquire
10 East High Street
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
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Lauren McVaugh
JOHN NESS
Plaintiff
Vs
SA& NA NEgC
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PA
No. 2010 — (D(P(O CIVIL TERM
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN CUSTODY
CRIMINAL RECORD / ABUSE HISTORY VERIFICATION
,ha, Ake { , hereby swear or affirm, subject to
penalties o law including 18 Pa.C.S. § 4904 relating to unsworn falsification to
authorities that:
1. Unless indicated by my checking the box next to a crime below, neither I
nor any other member of my household have been convicted or pled guilty
or pled no contest or was adjudicated delinquent where the record is
publicly available pursuant to the Juvenile Act 42 Pa.C.S. § 6307 to any of
the following crimes in Pennsylvania or a substantially equivalent crime in
any other jurisdiction, including pending charges:
Check Crime Self Other Date of Sentence
all that household conviction,
apply member guilty plea,
no
contest plea
or pending
charges
❑ 18 Pa.C.S. Ch. 25 El 0
(relating to criminal
homicide►
O 18 Pa.C.S. §2702 0 0
(relating to C,
aggravated assault) c
❑ 18 Pa.C.S. §2706 0 0 -cxnt—
(relating to r=
terroristic threats)e)
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❑ 18 Pa.C.S. §2709.1 ❑ ❑
(relating to stalking)
❑ 18 Pa.C.S. §2901 ❑ ❑
(relating to
kidnapping)
❑ 18 Pa.C.S. §2902 ❑ ❑
(relating to
unlawful restraint)
❑ 18 Pa.C.S. 42903 ❑ ❑
(relating to false
imprisonment)
❑ 18 Pa.C.S. 42910 ❑ ❑
(relating to luring
a child into a motor
vehicle or structure)
❑ 18 Pa.C.S. §3121 ❑ ❑
(relating to rape)
❑ 18 Pa.C.S. §3122.1 ❑ ❑
(relating to
statutory sexual
assault)
❑ 18 Pa.C.S. §3123 ❑ ❑
(relating to
involuntary deviate
sexual intercourse)
❑ 18 Pa.C.S. 43124.1 ❑ ❑
(relating to sexual
assault
❑ 18 Pa.C.S. 43125 ❑ ❑
(relating to
aggravated
indecent assault)
0 18 Pa.C.S. 53126 0 0
(relating to
indecent assault)
18 Pa.C.S. 53127 0 0
(relating to
indecent exposure)
0 18 Pa.C.S. 53129 0 0
(relating to sexual
intercourse with
animals)
0 18 Pa.C.S. 53130 0 0
gelating to conduct
relating to sex
offenders)
18 Pa.C.S. 53301 0 0
(relating to arson
and related offenses)
0 18 Pa.C.S. 54302
(relating to incest)
18 Pa.C.S. 54303 0 0
(relating to
concealing death
of child)
18 Pa.C.S. 54305 0 0
(relating to dealing
in infant children)
18 Pa.C.S. 55902(b) 0 0
(relating to prostitution
and related offenses)
0
18 Pa.C.S. §5903
(c) or (d)
(relating obscene
and other sexual
materials and
performances)
0 0
O 18 Pa.C.S. §6301 ❑ 0
(relating to
corruptoion of
minors)
O 18 Pa.C.S. §6312 0 0
(relating to sexual
abuse of children)
O 18 Pa.C.S. §6318 0 0
(relating to
unlawful contact
with minor)
O 18 Pa.C.S. §6320 0 0
(relating to
sexual exploitation
of children)
[3 23 Pa.C.S. §6114 0 0
(relating to contempt
for violation of
Protection order or
agreement)
0 Driving under the 0 0
influence of drugs
or alcohol
❑ Manufacture, sale, 0 0
delivery, holding,
offering, for sale or
possession of any
controlled substance or
other drug or device
2. Unless indicated by my checking the box next to an item below, neither I
nor any other member of my household have a history of violent or
abusive conduct including the following:
Check Self Other Date
all that household
apply member
O A finding of abuse by a Children 0 0
& Youth Agency or similar agency
in Pennsylvania or similar statute
in another jurisdiction
O Abusive conduct as defined under 0 ❑
the Protection from Abuse Act in
Pennsylvania or similar statute in
another jurisdiction
O Other: 0 0
3. Please list an evaluation, counseling or other treatment received following
conviction or finding of abuse:
4. If any conviction above applies to a household member, not a party, state that
person's name, date of birth and relationship to the child:
5. If you are aware that the other party or members of the party's household has or
have a criminal / abuse history, please explain:
I verify that the information above is true and correct to the best of my knowledge
information or belief. I understand that false statements herein are made subject
to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. § 4904 relating to unsworn falsification to
authorities.
Signature
Printed Name
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J0H-N MESS
In Forma Pauperis Form
. IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY PENNSYLVANIA
v.
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2010— l2(0(0
PRAECIPE TO PROCEED IN FORMA PAUPERIS
To the Prothonotary:
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Kindly a11ow,Sah n a le‘/C0.-.1- Defendant, to proceed in forma pauperis.
I, M i cin a et A • S chert , attorney for the party proceeding in forma pauperis, certify that I
believe the party is unable to pay the costs and that I am providing free legal services to the party.
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JOHN NESS
PLAINTIFF
V.
SABRiNA GEVAERT
DEFENDANT
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVAANIA
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2010-666 CIViL ACTION LAW
IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, Friday, July 25, 2014
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, 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 Wednesday, August 20, 2014 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.
You must file with the Court a verification regarding any criminal record or abuse history regarding you and
anyone living in your household on or before the initial in-person contact with the court (including, but not limited to,
a conference with a Judge or custody conciliator) but not later than 30 days after service of the complaint or petition.
No party may make a change in the residence of any child which significantly impairs the ability of the other party
to exercise custodial rights without first complying with all of the applicable provisions of 23 Pa.C.S. §5337 and
Pa.R.C.P. No. 1915.17 regarding relocation.
FOR THE COURT,
By: /s/ Jacqueline M. Verney, Esq.
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
JOHN NESS, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff
V.
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: NO. 2010-666
SABRINA GEVAERT,
Defendant : IN CUSTODY
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
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AND NOW, this day of , 2014, upon co
consideration of the attached Custody Concili ion Report, it is ordered and directed as
follows:
1. The prior Orders of Court dated January 24, 2012 and December 21, 2012
shall remain in full force and effect with the following modifications and additions.
2. Mother shall have periods of partial physical custody beginning Friday,
September 5, 2014, from Friday after school to Sunday at 6:00 p.m. and such other times
as agreed by the parties.
3. Mother shall be responsible for all transportation. She shall pick up the
child from school.
4. Holidays/vacations shall take precedence over the regular custody
schedule.
A. Thanksgiving shall be shared and alternated by the parties. Mother
shall have physical custody in even numbered years from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00
p.m. and in odd numbered years from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Father shall
have physical custody in even numbered years from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
in odd numbered years from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
B. Christmas shall be divided into two Blocks. Block A shall be from
12:00 noon on Christmas Eve to 12:00 noon on Christmas Day. Block B
shall be from 12:00 noon on Christmas Day to December 26 at 12:00
noon. Mother shall have Block A in even numbered years and Block B in
odd numbered years. Father shall have Block A in odd numbered years
and Block B in even numbered years.
C. Easter shall be shared and alternated by the parties. Mother
shall have physical custody in odd numbered years from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00
p.m. and in even numbered years from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Father shall
have physical custody in odd numbered years from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
and in even numbered years from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
D. Mother shall have physical custody of the child on Mother's Day and
Father shall have physical custody of the child on Father's Day, both from
9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
E. Both parties shall have two non-consecutive weeks in the summer,
provided they give the other party 30 -days prior notice.
5. RELOCATION: No party shall be permitted to relocate the residence of
the child which significantly impairs the ability to exercise custody unless every
individual who has custodial rights to the child consents to the proposed relocation or the
court approves the proposed relocation. A person proposing to relocate MUST comply
with 23 Pa. C. S. § 5337.
6. This Order isentered pursuant to 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,
cc: ichael A. Scherer, Esquire, Counsel for Mother
✓ John Ness, pro se
38 Willow Way Drive
Enola, PA 17025
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JOHN NESS, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff
V.
SABRINA GEVAERT,
Defendant : IN CUSTODY
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: NO. 2010-666 CIVIL ACTION - LAW
PRIOR JUDGE: Albert H. Masland, J.
CUSTODY CONCILIATION SUMMARY REPORT
IN ACCORDANCE WITH CUMBERLAND COUNTY RULE OF CIVIL
PROCEDURE 1915.3-8, the undersigned Custody Conciliator submits the following
report:
1. The pertinent information concerning the Child who is the subject of this
litigation is as follows:
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NAME DATE OF BIRTH CURRENTLY IN CUSTODY OF
Matthew Ness
July 11, 2008 Father
2. A Conciliation Conference was held in this matter on August 20, 2014,
with the following in attendance: The Mother, Sabrina Gevaert, with her counsel,
Michael A. Scherer, Esquire. Father, John Ness, nor counsel of record, Jennifer Brenize,
Esquire, attended, although counsel of record was notified of the conference and reported
to Mother's counsel that Father was aware of the conference.
3. The. Honorable Albert H. Masland previously entered Orders of Court
dated January 24, 2012 and December 21, 2012 providing for shared legal custody,
Father having primary physical custody and Mother having periods of supervised
visitation.
4. Mother requested an Order in the form as attached.
Date:
ac eline M. Verney, Esquire
Custody Conciliator
JOHN NESS,
Plaintiff
v.
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
CUSTODYNISITATION
SABRINA GEVAERT,
Defendant : NO. 2010-666
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this day of
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presentation and consideration of the Stipulation and Agreement, and upon agreement
of the parties, it is hereby ORDERED and DECREED as follows:
1) The parties shall have joint legal custody of their minor child, Matthew
Ness, born July 11, 2008. Joint legal custody means the right of both parents to control
and share in making decisions of importance in the life of their child, including
educational, medical, and religious decisions. Each parent shall have an equal right, to
be exercised jointly with the other parent, to make all major non -emergency decisions
affecting the child's general well-being, including, but not limited to, all decisions
regarding their health, education and religion. Father will include Mother in child's
activities, including school, medical care and extracurricular activities, and Mother will
be an emergency contact at the child's school.
Pursuant to the terms of Pa.C.S.§ 5309, each parent shall be entitled to
equal access to all records and information pertaining to the child, including, but not
limited to, the child's school, medical, dental, religious and other important records, the
residence address of the child and the other parent. As soon as practical after the
receipt by a party, copies of the child's school schedule, special event notifications,
report cards, and similar items shall be provided to the other party.
Notwithstanding that both parents shall share legal custody, non -major
decisions involving the child's day-to-day living shall be made by the parent then having
custody, consistent with the other provisions of this Stipulation and Order.
2) Physical custody of the child, as that term is defined in the Custody Act,
shall be primarily with Father. Until November 15, 2014, Mother shall have partial
physical custody at such times as the parties agree. Mother's period of custody is
expected to occur between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p. m. on alternating Sundays; however
the parties may modify those times if deemed to be in the best interest of the child. If
the child requests an overnight prior to November 15, 2014, an overnight can occur if
agreed upon by the parties. After November 15, 2014, overnights with Mother shall be
phased in by agreement of the parties giving consideration to the child's best interest
and welfare.
3) Transportation for custody purposes shall be as agreed by the parties,
4) The parties shall share of the child during the holidays as they mutually
agree.
5) Neither parent will disparage or speak negatively about the other parent
and neither party will allow third party influence in the decisions affecting the child.
6) The parties anticipate agreeing upon a new Order beginning January,
2015.
7) Neither party shall remove the child from Pennsylvania without notifying
the other parent and obtaining consent from the other parent.
8) No party shall be permitted to relocate the residence of the child which
significantly impairs the ability to exercise custody unless every individual who has
custodial rights to the child consents to the proposed relocation or the Court approves
the proposed relocation. A person proposing to relocate MUST comply with 23
Pa.C.S.A. section 5337.
9) This Stipulation, Agreement and/or Order supersedes all previous
custody Orders.
BY THE COURT
STIPULATION
The parties hereby request that the foregoing be entered as an Order of Court.
--Sabrina Ge Joh ess
Date: Vs- Date://v
Xichael A. Scherer, Esquire
Baric Scherer LLC
19 West South Street
Carlisle, Pennsylvania
Attorney for Defendant
Ness
38 Willow Way Drive
Enola, Pennsylvania 17025
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