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Michelle I.. Sommer, Esquire
Attomey I.D. #: 93034
2 West High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 249-0900
GRACE M. PEREIRA and
PAULO J. PEREIRA,
Plaintiffs
v.
2010 FEEB 24 Fh 2: 4 L;
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PA
NO.
ROLAND KENNETH RAY CARPENTER and
STEPHANIE MARIE WEIGEL, CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Defendants IN CUSTODY
1. The Plaintiffs are Grace M. Pereira and Paulo J. Pereira, who currently reside at 10 Naugle
Road, Shippensburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
2. The Defendant is Roland Kenneth Ray Carpenter, who currently resides at 106 East King
Street, Shippensburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
3. The Defendant is Stephanie Marie Weigel, who currently resides at 316 Walnutdale Road,
Shippensburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
4. The Plaintiffs seeks custody of the following children:
Name:
Date of Birth:
Address:
Collin Ray Carpenter
September 26, 2008
10 Naugle Road, Shippensburg, Cumberland County,
Pennsylvania 17257
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Name: Austin Ray Carpenter
Date of Birth: February 3, 2005
Address: 10 Naugle Road,
Pennsylvania 17257
5. The children was born out of wedlock.
Shippensburg, Cumberland County,
6. The children are presently in the custody of Paternal Grandparents, Grace M. Pereira and
Paulo J. Pereira, who reside at 10 Naugle Road, Shippensburg, Cumberland County,
Pennsylvania.
7. During the children's lifetime, they have resided with the following persons and at the
following addresses:
Name
Grace and Paulo Pereira
Roland Carpenter &
Stephanie Weigel
Roland Carpenter &
Stephanie Weigel
Roland Carpenter &
Stephanie Weigel
Grace and Paulo Pereira
Address
10 Naugle Road
Shippensburg, PA 17257
221 East Orange Street
Shippensburg, PA 17257
207 Meadow Drive
Shippensburg, PA 17257
13 Ritner Gardners
Shippensburg, PA 17257
10 Naugle Road
Shippensburg, PA 17257
Date
COLLIN: Since the child was 4 Days old
on September 30, 2008
AUSTIN: Birth until 6 Months old
AUSTIN: 6 Months old until 4 years old
AUSTIN: 4 years old until January 6, 2010
AUSTIN: January 6, 2010 until Present
8. The mother of the child is Stephanie Weigel, 316 Walnutdale Road, Shippensburg,
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
9. Mother of the child, Stephanie Weigel, is not married.
10. The father of the child is Roland Kenneth Ray Carpenter, 106 East King Street,
Shippensburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
11. Father of the child, Roland Kenneth Ray Carpenter is not married.
12. The relationship of Plaintiffs to the child is that of Paternal Grandparents.
13. The relationship of Defendants to the child is that of Biological Father and Mother.
14. The Plaintiffs currently resides with the following persons:
a. Collin Ray Carpenter, approximately 18 months
b. Austin Ray Carpenter, age 5
15. The Defendant, Roland Kenneth Ray Carpenter currently resides with the following persons:
a. Beth Swartz, his paramour
b. Cameron Ray Carpenter, age 3
16. The Defendant, Stephanie Marie Weigel currently resides with the following persons:
a. Jessie N ixell
b. Rose Mixell, Jessie's Mother
17. The Plaintiffs have not participated as a party or witness, or in another capacity, in other
litigation concerning the custody of the children in this or any other court.
18. The Plaintiffs have no information of a custody proceeding concerning the children pending
in a court of this Commonwealth.
19. The Plaintiffs do not know of a person or a party to the proceedings who has physical
custody of the children or claims to have custody or visitation rights with respect to the
children.
20. The best interest and permanent welfare of the children will be served by granting the relief
requested for reasons including the following:
a. The Plaintiffs, Grace and Paulo Pereira have been the primary caregiver of the
minor child, Collin Ray Carpenter, since September 30, 2008; four (4) days after
his birth.
b. The Plaintiffs, Grace and Paulo Pereira have been the primary caregiver of the
minor child, Austin Ray Carpenter, since January 6, 2010.
c. Plaintiffs have:
i. Planned and prepared meals;
ii. Bathed, groomed and dressed the children;
iii. Purchased, cleaned and cared for the children's clothing;
iv. Arranged medical care, including trips to physicians;
v. Arranged alternative daycare;
vi. Put the children to bed nightly, attended the children in the middle of the
night, and awakened the children in the morning.
vii. The children has a psychological bond with the Plaintiffs.
viii. Plaintiffs are able to provide a stable environment for the children.
21. Each parent whose parental rights to the children have not been terminated has been named
as parties to this action.
WHEREFORE, the Plaintiffs request that this Court grant them Shared Legal Custody and
Primary Physical Custody of the children in connection with the Custody Stipulation and Agreement
that is being filed simultaneously with this Petition.
Respectfully submitted,
iABOM&KUTULAKIs, L.L.P.
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DATE 2-??' 1y -
Michelle L. So r, Esquire
Supreme Court ID No. 93034
2 West High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 249-0900
Attorney for Plaintiffs
I, GRACE PEREIRA and PAULO PEREIRA, verify that the statements made in this
Custody Complaint are true and correct to the best of our knowledge, information, and belief. I
understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. 5 4904
relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
Date oG "c2-3 -,,-,7 1o
Date -2, ? L 0 / o
GRACE PEREIRA
PA LO PE EIRA
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
AND NOW, this 24`h day of February 2010, I, Michelle L. Sommer, Esquire, of Abom &
Kutulakis, L.L.P, hereby certify that I did serve a true and correct copy of the foregoing Custody
Complaint, upon the Defendants by depositing, or causing to be deposited, same in the United
States Mail, First-class mail, postage prepaid addressed to the following:
Roland Kenneth Ray Carpenter
106 East King Street
Shippensburg, PA 17257
Pro Se Defendant
Stephanie Marie Weigel
316 Walnutdale Road
Shippensburg, PA 17257
Pro Se Defendant
Respectfully submitted,
AaOM&KUTVLAKi4 L.L.P.
DATE 2-24-1 D <EAA, (ANA
Michelle L. Sommer squire
Supreme Court ID No. 93034
2 West High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 249-0900
Attorney for Plaintiffs
TLIBIOM &
TLILAKIS
Michelle L. Sommer, Esquire
Attorney I. D. No.: 93034
2 West High Street
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
(717) 249-0900
GRACE M. PEREIRA and
PAULO J. PEREIRA,
Plaintiffs
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PA
V. NO.
ROLAND KENNETH RAY CARPENTER and
STEPHANIE MARIE WEIGEL, CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Defendants IN CUSTODY
CUSTODY STIPULATION AN A FFMFNT
THIS STIPULATION AND AGREEMENT entered into the day and year hereinafter set
forth, by and between GRACE M. PEREIRA and PA ULO j PEREIRA, (hereinafter referred to as
"Grandparents") and ROLAND KENNETH RAY CARPENTER and STEPHANIE MARIE
WEIGEL (hereinafter referred to as "Natural Parents")
WHEREAS, the natural parents are the Mother and Father of two minor children, namely
AUSTIN RAY CARPENTER born February 3, 2005; and COLLIN RAY CARPENTER born
September 26, 2008; (hereinafter referred to as "Children");
WHEREAS, the Grandparents are the paternal Grandparents of the Children;
WHEREAS, the Natural Parents and the Grandparents wish to enter into a comprehensive
stipulation and agreement relative to physical custody of the Children; and
WHEREAS, the parties live separate and apart, and wish to enter into a comprehensive
stipulation and agreement relative to legal and physical custody of their Children.
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NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants, promises and agreements as
hereinafter set forth, the parties stipulate and agree as follows:
1. LEGAL CUSTODY:
a. The parties will share joint legal custody of Austin Ray Carpenter and Collin Ray
Carpenter. The parties agree that major decisions concerning the Children, including, but
not necessarily limited to, the Children's health, welfare, education, religious training and
upbringing shall be made by them jointly, after discussion and consultation with each
other, with a view toward obtaining and following a harmonious policy in the Children's
best interest. Each party agrees not to impair the other party's rights to shared legal
custody of the Children. Each party agrees not to attempt to alienate the affections of the
Children from the other party. Each party shall notify the other of any activity or
circumstance concerning the Children that could reasonably be expected to be of concern
to the other. Day to day decisions shall be the responsibility of the party then having
physical custody. With regard to any emergency decisions, which must be made, the party
having physical custody of the Children at the time of the emergency shall be permitted to
make any immediate decisions necessitated thereby. However, that party shall inform the
other of the emergency and consult with him or her as soon as possible. In accordance
with 23 Pa.C.S.A. X5309, each party shall be entitled to complete and full information from
any doctor, dentist, teacher, professional or authority and to have copies of any reports or
information given to either party as a parent as authorized by statute. Mutual agreement
should be made, in advance, regarding the following matters: enrollment or termination in
a particular school or school program, advancing or holding the Children back in school,
authorizing enrollment in college, authorizing their Children's driver's license or purchase
of an automobile, authorizing employment, authorizing either Children's marriage or
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enlistment in the armed forces, approving a petition for emancipation, authorizing foreign
travel, passport application or exchange student status.
2. PHYSICAL CUSTODY:
a. Grandparents shall have primary physical custody of the Children.
b. Natural Parents shall have partial physical custody of the Children by agreement of the
parties.
3. TELEPHONE CONTACT:
a. Natural parent shall be entitled to reasonable telephone contact with the Children which
shall not be excessive as well as daily contact via e-mail with the Children when in the
custody of the Grandparents.
4. The parties shall organize ways for their Children to maintain their friendships, extracurricular
activities, and other special interests, regardless of which household they may be in. It is also
suggested that toys, clothes, etc. not become matters of contention. Major gifts should be discussed
and coordinated between the parties.
5. The parties shall permit and support the Children's access to all family relationships. Special family
events such as weddings, family reunions, family gatherings, funerals, graduations, etc. shall be
accommodated by all parties with routine visitations resuming immediately thereafter. Each party
shall have the option of proposing time or date variations to the other parent when special
recreational options or other unexpected opportunities arise. Each party must confer with the other
party before arranging regularly occurring extracurricular activities for the Children which might
interfere with regular visitation.
6. During any period of custody or visitation the parties to this Order shall not possess or use any
controlled substance, nor shall they consume alcoholic beverages to the point of intoxication, nor
smoke cigarettes inside the residence or vehicle. The parties shall likewise assure, to the extent
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possible, that other household members and/or houseguests comply with this prohibition.
7. JURISDICTION:
a. The parties desire that this Stipulation and Agreement be made an Order of Court of the
Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County, and further acknowledge that the Court
of Common Pleas of Cumberland County does, in fact, have jurisdiction over the issue of
custody of the parties' minor Children, who has resided for at least the past six (6) months
in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
8. The parties stipulate that in making this Agreement, there has been no fraud, concealment,
overreaching, coercion, or other unfair dealing on the part of the other party.
9. The parties acknowledge that they have read and understand the provisions of this Agreement.
Each party acknowledges that the Agreement is fair and equitable and that it is not the result of any
duress or undue influence.
WITNESSETH:
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DATE GRACE M. PEREIRA (Seal)
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DATE ?ULO J. IRA (Seal)
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DATE RO D NNE RAY
CARPENTER (Seal)
DATE STEP IE MARIEd
WEIGEL (Seal)
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COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
SS.
On this day of 71
2010, before me, the undersigned officer, personally
appeared GRACE M. PEREIRA, known to me (or satisfactorily proven) to be the person whose
name is subscribed to the within Agreement, and acknowledged that she executed the same for the
purposes therein contained.
NOTARY PUBLI
a?cmrnonweaith of Penns 1v nia
NOTARIAL SEAL Public
DEBORAH L. RYAN, Notary Mechanicsburg Baro.< County of Cumberland
My Commission Expp%JJune 11, 2010
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
SS.
On this day of 2010, before me, the undersigned officer, personally
appeared PAULO J. PEREIRA, known to me (or satisfactorily proven) to be the person whose name
is subscribed to the within Agreement, and acknowledged that he executed the same for the purposes
therein contained.
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NO?ARIAL SEAL
Fmy EBORAH L. RYAN, Notary Public
hanicsburg Boro., County of Cumberland
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COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
SS.
On this day of 2010, before me, the undersigned officer, personally
appeared ROLAND KENNETH RAY -0 F ENTER, known to me (or satisfactorily proven) to be
the person whose name is subscribed to the within Agreement, and acknowledged that he executed the
same for the purposes therein contained.
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NOTARY PUBLIC
A?'n r?unwe•- Ith of Pe nsyiv nia
NOTARIAL SEAL
DEBORAH L. RYAN, Notary Public
Mechanicsburg Boro., County of Cumberland
My Commission Expires June 11, 2010
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
SS.
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
On this day of 2010, before me, the undersigned officer, personally
appeared STEPHANIE MARIE WEIG L, known to me (or satisfactorily proven) to be the person
whose name is subscribed to the within Agreement, and acknowledged that she executed the same for
the purposes therein contained.
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NOTARY PUBLIC
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NOTARIAL SEAL
DEBORAH L. RYAN; Notary Public
Mechanicsburg Boro., County of Cumberland
My CommisSion Expires ,tune 11, 2010
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GRACE M. PEREIRA and IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
PAULO J. PEREIRA, CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PA
Plaintiffs
v.
ROLAND KENNETH RAY CARPENTER and
STEPHANIE MARIE WEIGEL, CIVIL ACTION -LAW
Defendants IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW this ~~ d ay of ~/~~ , 2010, the attached Custody Stipulation
and Agreement is hereby made an Order of Court.
BY THE COURT,
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