HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-7054TONI R. O'DONNELL,
Plaintiff/Respondent
V.
ROBERT J. O'DONNELL,
Defendant/Petitioner
IN THI*. COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO: 01-7054
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
DIVORCE AND CUSTODY
ANSWER TO PETITION TO MODIFY CUSTODY
AND NOW, comes Toni R. O'Donnell, Plaintiff/Respondent in this proceeding, by and
through her counsel, Law Offices of Craig A. DieM, and respectfully responds to Petitioner's
Petition to Modify Custody as follows:
1. - 4. Admitted
5. Denied. It is specifically denied that Father was lead to believe that the prior
Conciliation was canceled. In further answer hereof, Defendant/Petitioner was
served with the original Complaint for Custody and Order of Court Scheduling
Conciliation by Certified Mail, Restricted Delivery, Return Receipt Requested, as per
the Affidavit of Service filed of record in this proceeding on January 4, 2002. (A true
and correct copy of the Affidavit of Service is attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and is
incorporated herein as if fully set forth.) Moreover, Petitioner was notified of the
rescheduled date for the Conciliation Conference by correspondence dated January
16, 2002 (A tree and correct copy of the correspondence is attached hereto as
Exhibit "B" and is incorporated herein as if fully set forth.), which enclosed an Order
of Court rescheduling the Conciliation for Thursday, February 14, 2002. (A tree and
correct copy of the pertinent Order is attached hereto as Exhibit "C" and is
incorporated herein as if fully set forth.) DefendanffPetitioner specifically informed
Plaintiff/Respondent just prior to the Conciliation Conference scheduled for February
14, 2002, that he did not intend to appear, and in fact, he did not do so. On the date
of the Conciliation Conference, counsel sent Defendant/Petitioner correspondence
outlining the resulting Order entered in his absence, same having been mailed to him
by first class mail on that date. (A tree and correct copy of correspondence is
attached hereto as Exhibit "D" and incorporated herein as if fully set forth.) Despite
prompt notice of the Conciliation Conference of February 14, 2002, and the resulting
Custody Order, Defendant/Petitioner did not contact counsel for Plaintiff/Respondent
until counsel received the Petition to Modify Custody on June 17, 2002,
approximately four (4) months later.
Defendant/Petitioner's conduct throughout this proceeding and the related
divorce proceeding has been irrational and unacceptable. Defendant/Petitioner has
left numerous threatening messages for Plaintiff/Respondent and has repeatedly used
the children as pawns in this proceeding, at times questioning them about their
Mother's relationships, with some of these discussions resulting in violent outbursts
by Defendant/Petitioner.
The Pennsylvania State Police are currently investigating the repeated,
threatening phone messages that Defendant/Petitioner has left for
Plaintiff/Respondent and it is anticipated that the Cumberland County District
Attorney's office will be pursuing criminal charges against Defendant/Petitioner for
same. Despite Defendant/Petitioner's repeated, unacceptable conduct,
Plaintiff/Respondent, to date, has not taken any steps to limit Defendant/Petitioner's
contact with his children.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff/Respondent, Toni R. O'Donnell, respectfully requests that this
Court deny Defendant/Petitioner's Petition to Modify Custody, and grant such other relief as this
Court deems just and proper.
Respectfully submitted,
LAW OFFICES OF CRAIG A. DIEHL
Date:
Li~da A. Clotfel~er, E'squir~ V '
Camp Hill, PA 17011
(717) 763-7613
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff/Respondent, Toni R. O'Donnell, respectfully requests that this
Court deny Defendant/Petitioner's Petition to Modify Custody, and grant such other relief as this
Court deems just and proper.
Respectfully submitted,
LAW OFFICES OF CRAIG A. DIEHL
Li~da A. Cloffel~er, l~squir~ [~J
Su~preme C__ourt I.D. No. 72963--
"~464 Trindle Road
Camp Hill, PA 17011
(717) 763-7613
TONI R. O'DONNELL, :
Plaintiff/Respondent :
:
V. :
ROBERT J. O'DONNELL, :
Defendant/Petitioner :
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO: 01-7054
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
DIVORCE AND CUSTODY
VERIFICATION
I, the undersigned, hereby verify that the statements made in the foregoing document are true
and correct to the best of my knowledge, information and belief. I understand that the statements
herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. § 4904, relating to unswom falsification to
authorities.
TONI R. O'DONNELL, Plaintiff/Respondent
TONI R. O'DONNELL,
Plaintiff/Respondent
V.
ROBERT J. O'DONNELL,
Defendant/Petitioner
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO: 01-7054
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
DIVORCE AND CUSTODY
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, the undersigned, hereby certify that on this date, a true and correct copy of the foregoing
document was served upon the opposing parties by way of United States First Class Mail, postage
prepaid, addressed as follows:
Michael A. Scherer, Esquire
17 West South Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
Date:
LAW OFFICES OF CRAIG A. DIEHL
3464 Trindle Road
Camp Hill, PA 17011
(717) 763-7613
EXHIBIT "A"
TONI R. O'DONNELL, :
Plaintiff :
ROBERT J. O'DONNELL, :
Defendant :
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO: 01-7054
C~L ACTION - LAW
DIVORCE ~D CUSTODY
AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE
I, Linda A. Clotfelter, Esquire, counsel for Plmnt~ff, Tom R. O'Donnell, do hereby af~ fl~the~
original remm receipt of the Conciliation Dkective and Complaint for Divorce and Custody sent by Ceaified
Mail, Res~icted Deliver, Return Receipt Requested, which return receipt appears to contain the signature
ofRobea J. O'Do~ell, is set fo~h below. ~e undersigned understands that the statements herein ~e made
subject to the penalties of 18 P.S. ~ 4904 relating to unswom falsificmion to authorities.
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TONI IL O'DONNELL,
Plaintiff
ROBERT J. O'DONNELL,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO: 01-7054
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
DIVORCE AND CUSTODY
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, the undersigned, hereby certify that on this date, a tree and correct copy of the foregoing
document was served upon the opposing parties by way of United States First Class Mail, postage
prepaid, addressed as follows:
Robert J. O'Donnell
299 Pipeline Road
Newville, PA 17241
Date:
LAW OFFICES OF CRAIG A. DIEHL
3464 Trindle Road
Camp Hill, PA 17011
(717) 763-7613
EXHIBIT "B"
Law Offices of
Craig A. Diehl
3464 Trindle Road
Camp Hill, Pennsylvania 17011-4436
Telephone (717) 763-7613
Telecopier (717) 763-8293
Craig A. DieM, Esquire, C.P.A.
Linda A. Clotfelter, Esquire
January 16, 2002
In Spring Grove, Pennsylvania
119 West Hanover Street
Spring Grove, PA 17362
Telephone: (717) 225-1929
Robert J. O'Donnell
299 Pipeline Road
Newville, PA 17241
Re: O'Donnell v. O'Donnell - Custody Conciliation
Dear Mr. O'Donnell:
Please fred enclosed the Order of Court with the rescheduled date for the Conciliation
Conference. As you can see, the Conciliation Conference is now scheduled for Thursday,
February, 14, 2002, at 10:00 a.m. The specifics of the location of the Conference are included in
the Order. Hopefully, this matter can be resolved amicably and without Court intervention.
Should you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact the undersigned.
Your time and cooperation with this matter is truly appreciated.
Very truly yours,
LAC/sam
Enclosure
EXHIBIT "C"
TONI R. O'DONNELL
Plaintiff
VS.
ROBERT J. O'DONNELL,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 01-7054 CIVIL TERM
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this 14th day of January, 2002, it is hereby directed that the parties and
their respective counsel appear before Dawn S. Sunda.y~ Esquire , the Conciliator, at 39 West
Main Street~ Mechanicsburg~ PA 17055 , on Thursda.y~ February 14~ 2002 ; at 10:00 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
Failure to appear at the Conference may provide grounds
Court, and to enter into a temporary order.
for entry of a temporary or Permanent order.
FOR THE COURT,
Dawn S. Sunday, Esquire
Custody Conciliator
The Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County is required by law to comply with the
Americans with Disabilities 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, PA 17013
Telephone (717) 249-3166
EXHIBIT "D"
Law Offices of
Craig A. Diehl
3464 Trindle Road
Camp Hill, Pennsylvania 1701 I- 4436
Telephone (717) 763-7613
Telecopier (717) 763-8293
Craig A. Diehl, Esquire, C.P.A.
Linda A. Clotfelter, Esquire
February 14, 2002
In Spring Grove, Pennsylvania
119 West Hanover Street
Spring Grove, PA 17362
Telephone: (717) 225-1929
Robert J. O'Donnell
299 Pipeline Road
Newville, PA 17241
RE: O'Dounell v. O'Donnell - Child Custody
Dear Mr. O'Donnell:
As you know, a custody conciliation conference was scheduled to take place on this date in
the above referenced matter per the Order of COurt served upon you. Please accept this
correspondence as notice of the outcome of the conference that was held in your absence.
More specifically, an Order of Court regarding the custody of your two sons, Shane M.
O'Donnell and Cory A. O'Donnell was entered by Dawn S. Sunday, Esquire, as the conciliator on
this date. Although the Order is effective as of today, you will not receive a copy of same until it is
prepared and processed by the Court. We would anticipate that you will receive a certified copy of
the Order of Court in approximately two weeks.
For your information, the Order includes the following terms:
Both parties shall share legal custody. Legal custody is the ability of a parent to
participate in making decisions for the children and it permits the parent access to
school and medical records.
Mother shall have primary physical custody of the children and Father shall have
partial custody as follows:
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A. Alternating weekends fi.om Friday at 4:00 p.n~ through Sunday at 4:00 p.m.
beginning with Father having custody Friday, February 15, 2002; and
B. Alternating Wednesday evenings following Father's weekend of custody fi.om
4:00 p.m Wednesday through 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, beginning Febmary 20,
2002.
Robert J. O'Donnell
February 14, 2002
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The parties shall alternate the following holidays: Easter, Memorial Day, July 4th,
'Labor Day and Thanksgiving, beginning with Father having custody on Easter, 2002.
The holiday periods of custody shall be fiom 9:00 a.m. through 7:00 p.m.
Christmas shall be divided into two custody periods which shall be alternated by the
parties annually. The first Christmas custody period shall be fi'om 2:00 p.m on
Christmas Eve through 10:00 a.m. on Christmas Day, and the second Christmas
custody period shall be Christmas Day fiom 10:00 a.m. through 10:00 p.m. Father
shall have the children during the first Christmas custody period during even
numbered years and Mother shall have the second custody period. During odd
numbered years Mother shall have the first period of custody and Father shall have
the second period of custody.
The New Year's holiday shall be divided into two custody periods which shall be
alternated by the parties annually. The first New Year's custody period shall be from
2:00 p.m on New Year' s Eve through 10:00 a.m. on New Year' s Day, and the second
New Year's custody period shall be New Year's Day from 10:00 a.m. through I0:00
p.m. Father shall have the children during the first New Year' s custody period during
even numbered years and Mother shall have the second custody period. During odd
· numbered years Mother shall have the first period of custody and Father shall have
the second period of custody.
Mother shall have custody of the children on Mother's Day and Father shall have
custody of the children on Father's Day. Those custody periods shall be fiom 9:00
a.m. through 7:00 p.m.
Each party shall be entitled to two (2) weeks of custody during the summer for
vacations upon thirty (30) days written notice to the other party. Unless mutually
agreed by the parties, the vacation periods cannot impede the other party's holiday
custody time.
If either party removes the children from their residence for an overnight trip, that
party must inform the other parent of an address and telephone number where the
children will be located. ~
The party receiving custody is responsible for providing transportation for the
children.
Robert J. O'Donnell
February 14, 2002
Page Three
We anticipate that the final Order of Court will have additional terms and will clarify in more
detail the schedule summarized above. You should defer to the language of the Order of Court when
you receive same. We also strongly su~est that you seek legal counsel and have the legal
ramifications of the Order of Court explained to you.
We anticipate your cooperation with this matter.
Very truly yours,
Clo , er,
CCi
Dawn S. Sunday, Esquire
Toni O'Donnell
TONI R. O'DONNELL,
Plaintiff
Ye
ROBERT J. O'DONNELL,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
DIVORCE AND CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this day of ,2001, upon consideration of the attached
Complaint for Custody, it is hereby directed that the parties and their respective counsel appear
before ~ the conciliator, at
onthe __ day of ,2001, at
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 of permanent order.
FOR THECOURT,
By:.
Custody Conciliator
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Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. For information about accessible facilities and reasonable
accommodations available to disables 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 LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU DO NOT
HAVE A LAWYER OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE OFFICE
SET FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP.
LAWYER REFERRAL SERVICE
OF THE CUMBERLAND COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION
2 LIBERTY AVE.
CARLISLE, PA 17013
(717) 249-3166
TONI R. O'DONNELL,
Plaintiff
ROBERT J. O'DONNELL,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
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: DIVORCE AND CUSTODY
NOTICE
You have been sued in court. If you wish to defend against the claims set forth in the
following pages, you must take action within twenty (20) days after this Complaint and Notice are
served, by entering a written appearance personally or by attorney and filing in writing with the court
your defense or objections to the claims set forth against you. You are warned that if you fail to do
so, the case may proceed without you and judgment may be entered against you by the court without
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(717) 249-3166
TONI R. O'DONNELL, :
Plaintiff :
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v. : NO:
;
ROBERT J. O'DONNELL, :
Defendant :
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
DIVORCE AND CUSTODY
NOTICIA
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TONI R. O'DONNELL,
Plaintiff
ROBERT J. O'DONNELL,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
No.. (bi-
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
DIVORCE AND CUSTODY
COMPLAINT FOR DIVORCE AND CHILD CUSTODY
AND NOW, comes Plaintiff, Toni R. O'Donnell, by and through her counsel, Law Offices
of Craig A. Diehl, and filed this Complaint for Divorce Child Custody, respectfully stating in
support thereof the following:
1. The Plaintiff is Toni R.
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O'Donnell, residing at 50 Eberly Road, Newville,
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17241.
The Defendant is Robert J. O'Donnell, residing at 299 Pipeline Road, Newville,
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 1724 I.
COUNT I - DIVORCE
Paragraphs I and 2 are incorporated herein as if fully set forth.
Both the Plaintiff and the Defendant have been bona fide residents of the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for at least six (6) months immediately previous to
the filing of this Divorce Complaint.
Plaintiffand Defendant were married on October 12, 1991, in Carlisle, Cumberland
County, Pennsylvania.
The parties have been separate and apart within the meaning of the Pennsylvania
Domestic Relations Code since April 4, 2001.
There have been no prior actions of divorce or for annulment between the parties.
8. Defendant is not a member of the armed forces of the United States or any of its
allies.
9. Plaintiff avers that the marriage is irretrievably broken.
10. Plaintiffhas been advised of the availability of counseling and that Plalntiffmay have
the right to request that the court require the parties to participate in counseling.
Plaintiff does not desire counseling.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff respectfully requests that this Court enter a Decree of Divorce.
COUNT II - CHILD CUSTODY
11. Paragraphs 1 through 11 are incorporated herein as if fully set forth.
12. Plaintiff seeks primary custody of the following children:
Cory A. O'Dounell and Shane M. O'Donnell, whose present residence is 50 Eberly
Road, Newville, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17241.
Cory A. O'Donnell is eight (8) years old, having been bom February 23, 1993.
Shane M. O'Donnell is ten (10) years old, having been bom April 16, 1991.
The children were not bom out of wedlock.
The children are presently in the custody of Plaintiff, Toni R. O'Donnell, who resides
at 50 Eberly Road, Newville, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
During the last five (5) years, the children have resided with the following persons
at the following address:
Salne
Toni R. O'Donnell
Todd Chestnut
Garrett Chesnut
Address Dates
50 Eberly Road April, 2001 -
Newville, PA 17241 Present
Toni R. O'Donnell 299 Pipeline Road 1997 -
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14.
15.
Robert J. O'Donnell
Toni R. O'Donnell
Robert J. O'Donnell
Newville, PA 17241 April, 2001
192 Conodiquinet Mobile Estates 1995 -
Newville, PA 17241 1997
The mother of the children is Toni R. O'Donnell, currently residing at 50 Eberly
Road, Newville, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17241. She is currem married,
but is separated.
The father of the children is Robert J. O'Dounell, currently residing at 299 Pipeline
Road, Newville, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17241. He is currently married,
but is separated.
The relationship of the Plaintiffto the children is that of mother. Plaintiff currently
resides with:
Nalne
Todd Chestnut
Garrett Chestnut
Relationship
Children's Uncle
and Plaintiff's Brother
Children's First Cousin
The relationship of the Defendant to the children is that of father. Defendant
currently resides alone.
Plaintiff has not participated as a party or a witness, or in any other capacity, in other
litigation concerning the custody of the children.
Plaintiff has no information of a custody proceeding concerning the children pending
in a Court of this Commonwealth or any other states.
Plaintiff does not know ora person not a party to the proceedings who has physical
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custody of the children or claim to have custody or visitation fights with respect to
the children.
The best interest and permanent welfare of the children will be best served by
granting the relief requested by Plaintiff because of the following reasons:
Plaintiffhas always been the primary care-giver for the children since their
birth and wishes to continue to be their primary care-giver.
Plaintiff has severe concerns with Defendant's emotional stability and its
potentially negative effect on the children due to Defendant's past violent
conduct toward Plaintiff which resulted in several criminal convictions.
Due to direct threats from Defendant that he intends to abscond with the
children and take them to unknown location thereby denying Plaintiff any
and all contact with the children.
Defendant has not always acted in the best interest of the children when he
has shown compulsive behavior and has repeatedly, and at times incessantly,
telephoned Plaintiff for no legitimate reason. Defendant's emotional well-
being is questionable and the fear is that the Defendant may abscond with the
children because he has indicated to Plaintiff that he intends to do so.
It is important for the children to continue to foster their close relationship
with their uncle and cousin, with whom they presently reside.
17. Each parent whose parental fights to the children have not been temfinated and the
person who has physical custody of the children have been named as parties of this
action.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff, Toni R. O'Donnell, respectfully requests that this Honorable Court
grant primary custody of her children, Cory A. O'Donnell and Shane M. O'Donnell to Plaintiff, with
partial custody to Defendant, and grant such other relief as this Court deems just and proper.
Respectfully submitted,
LAW OFFICES OF CRAIG A. DIEHL
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Camp Hill, PA 17011
(717) 763-7613
VERIFICATION
I, the undersigned, hereby verify that the statements made in the foregoing COMPLAINT are
tree and correct to the best of my knowledge, information and belief. I understand that the
statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. § 4904, relating to unswom
falsification to authorities.
TONI R. 0'DONNELL
TONI R. O'DONNELL : PLAINTIFF
V.
: 01-7054
ROBERT J. O'DONNELL
DEFENDANT : IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION LAW
AND NOW, Thursday, December 20, 2001 , upon consideration of the attached Complaint,
it is hereby directed that parties and their respective counsel appear before Dawn S. Sunday, Esq. , the conciliator,
at 39 West Main Street, Meehanicsburg, PA 17055 on Tuesday, January 15, 2002 at 10:00 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. 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: /si
Dawn S. Sunday. 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 heating 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
TONI R. O'DONNELL,
Plaintiff
V.
ROBERT J. O'DONNELL,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO: 01-7054
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
DIVORCE AND CUSTODY
AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE
I, Linda A. Clotfelter, Esquire, counsel for Plaintiff, Toni R. O'Donnell, do hereby affirm that the
original return receipt of the Conciliation Directive and Complaint for Divorce and Custody sent by Certified
Mail, Restricted Delivery, Return Receipt Requested, which return receipt appears to contain the signature
of Robert J. O'Donnell, is set forth below. The undersigned understands that the statements herein are made
subject to the penalties of 18 P.S. § 4904 relating to unswom falsification to authorities.
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Dated:
LAW OFFICES OF CRAIG A. DIEHL
Camp Hill, PA 17011
(717) 763-7613
TONI IL O'DONNELL,
Plaintiff
V. :
:
ROBERT J. O'DONNELL, :
Defendant :
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO: 01-7054
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
DIVORCE AND CUSTODY
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, the undersigned, hereby certify that on this date, a true and correct copy of the foregoing
document was served upon the opposing parties by way of United States First Class Mail, postage
prepaid, addressed as follows:
Robert J. O'Donnell
299 Pipeline Road
Newville, PA 17241
LAW OFFICES OF CRAIG A. DIEHL
~/Stepha~e A. Moo~, L~gal Secretary
3464 Trindle Road
Camp Hill, PA 17011
(717) 763-7613
TONI R. O'DONNELL,
Plaintiff
VS.
ROBERT J. O'DONNELL,
Defendant
1N THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
01-7054 CIVIL ACTION LAW
IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this ~fi&x day of ]~"~ , 2002,
upon consideration of the attached Custody Conciliation Report, it is ordered and directed as follows:
1. The Mother, Toni R. O'Donnell, and the Father, Robert J. O'Donnell, shall have shared
legal custody of Shane M. O'Donnell, bom April 16, 1991, and Cory A. O'Donnell, born February 12,
1993. Each parent shall have an equal right, to be exemised jointly with the other parent, to make all
major non-emergency decisions affecting the Children's general well-being including, but not limited
to, all decisions regarding their health, education and religion. Both parties shall have equal access to
all records pertaining to the Children, including medical and school records.
2. The Mother shall have primary physical custody of the Children.
3. The Father shall have partial physical custody of the Children on alternating weekends from
Friday at 4:00 p.m. through Sunday at 4:00 p.m., beginning Friday, February 15, 2002. In addition, the
Father shall have custody of the Children during weeks following the Father's weekend periods of
custody from Wednesday at 4:00 p.m. through Thursday at 7:30 p.m.
4. The parties shall share or alternate having custody of the Children on holidays as follows:
A. CHRISTMAS: The Christmas holiday shall be divided into Segment A, which shall
mn from Christmas Eve at 2:00 p.m. through Christmas Day at 10:00 a.m., and Segment B,
which shall nm from 10:00 a.m. until 10:00 p.m. on Christmas Day. The Father shall have
custody of the Children during Segment A in even numbered years and during Segment B
in odd numbered years. The Mother shall have custody of the Children during Segment A
in odd numbered years and during Segment B in even numbered years.
B. NEW YEARS: The New Years holiday shall be divided into Segment A, which shall
nm fi.om New Years Eve at 2:00 p.m. through New Years Day at 10:00 a.m., and Segment
B, which shall nm from 10:00 a.m. until 10:00 p.m. on New Years Day. The Father shall
have custody of the Children during Segment A in even numbered years and during
Segment B in odd numbered years. The Mother shall have custody of the Children during
Segment A in odd numbered years and during Segment B in even numbered years. For
purposes of this provision, the entire New Years holiday shall be deemed to fall in the same
year as New Years Eve.
C. ALTERNATING HOLIDAYS: The parties shall alternate having custody of the
Children fi.om 9:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. on the following holidays: Easter, Memorial Day,
July 4th, Labor Day, and Thanksgiving Day. The alternating holiday schedule shall begin
with the Father having custody of the Children on Easter in 2002.
D. MOTHER'S DAY/FATHER'S DAY: The Mother shall have custody of the Children
every year on Mother's Day fi.om 9:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. and the Father shall have
custody of the Children every year on Father's Day from 9:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m.
E. The holiday custody schedule shall supersede and take precedence over the regular
custody schedule.
5. Each party shall be entitled to have custody of the Children for two weeks (consecutive or
non-consecutive) vacation each year upon providing at least 30 days advance notice to the other party.
The party providing notice first shall be entitled to preference on his or her selection of vacation dates.
Neither party shall schedule a period of custody under this provision to interfere with the other party's
period of holiday custody, unless otherwise agreed between the parties.
6. The party receiving custody shall be responsible to provide transportation for the exchange
of custody, unless otherwise agreed.
7. In the event either party intends to remove the Children fi.om his or her residence for an
overnight period or longer during a period of custody, that party shall provide advance notice to the
other party of the address and telephone number where the Children can be contacted.
8. 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.
cc: Linda A. Clotfelter, Esquire - Counsel for Mother
Robert J. O'Dounell, Father
BY
YjNVAq,,',SNN]d
~noo
TONI R. O'DONNELL,
Plaintiff
VS.
ROBERT J. O'DONNELL,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
01-7054 CIVIL ACTION LAW
1NCUSTODY
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 Children who are the subjects of this litigation is
as follows:
NAME
DATE OF BIRTH
CURRENTLY IN CUSTODY OF
Shane M. O'Donnell
Cory A. O'Donnell
April 16, 1991
February 12, 1993
Mother
Mother
2. A Conciliation Conference was held on February 14, 2002, with the following individuals in
attendance: The Mother, Toni R. O'Donnell, with her counsel, Linda A. Clotfelter, Esquire. Neither
the Father, Robert J. O'Donnell, nor counsel for the Father appeared at the Conference. The Mother's
counsel served the Father with notice by certified mail. The Mother indicated that in conversations
with the Father, the Father indicated he did not intend to attend or participate in the Conference.
3. The Mother stated that since the parties' separation in April 2001, the Children have been
residing primarily with her and the Father has had custody of the boys on alternating weekends and
alternating Wednesday evenings. The Mother expressed concern that, on occasion, the Father has not
picked up the Children as planned. The Mother also expressed concerns regarding the Father's threats
to abscond with the Children. The mother stated that she believes it is important for the Children to
maintain their relationship with the Father and proposed a custody schedule basically confirming the
existing arrangements with additional provisions to address some of her concerns.
4. Based upon the statements made by the Mother at the Conference and the fact that the
Father did not appear or contact the Conciliator, the Conciliator recommends an Order in the form as
attached. The Father may file a Petition with the Court if he wishes to have the custody arrangements
reviewed or modified.
Date J~-J:~ ? ?~ ~c~ awn S. Sunday, Esqui~e~
Custody Conciliator
TONI R. O'DONNELL,
Plaintiff/Respondent:
ROBERT J. O'DONNELL,:
Defendant/Petitioner:
IN THE COURT OF COMMON
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
NO. 01-7054 CIVIL TERM
CIVIL ACTION-LAW
IN CUSTODY
PETITION TO MODIFY CUSTODY
AND NOW, comes Michael A. Scherer, Esquire, attorney
O'Donnell, and respectfully represents as follows:
1. The Petitioner/Defendant is Robert J. O'Donnell (h,
"FatheF') who is an adult individual who resides at 299 Pipeline F
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
2. The Respondent/Plaintiff is Toni R. O'Donnell (here
"Mother~') who is an adult individual who resides at 50 Eberly Ro;
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
3. The parties are the parents of two children, Shane
April 16, 1991 and Corey Adam O'Donnell, born February 12, 1c,
4. By virtue of an Order of Court dated February 28,
awarded primary physical custody of the children. ^ copy of th~
Order of Court is attached hereto as "Exhibit A."
5. Father was led to believe that the prior conciliatio
thereafter received the February 28, 2002 Order of Court. Fath~
than was afforded him in the February 28, 2002 Order of Court.
PLEAS
=ENNSYLVANIA
or Robert J.
~reinafter referred to as
.oad, Newville,
,inafter referred to as
id, Newville,
M. O'Donnell, born
93.
'.002, Mother was
February 28, 2002
was canceled and
'desires more time
VVHEREFORE, Father respectfully requests that he be aw~
custody of the children.
Respectfully submitted,
O'BRIEN, BARIC & SCI-
Micl{ael A. -Sch'ef
I.D. # 61974
17 West South Si
Carlisle, Pennsyh
(717) 249-6873
mas.dirldomesticlcustodylo'donnell.pet
~rded shared physical
ERER
~', Esquire
feet
~nia 17013
VERIFICATION
I verify that the statements made in the foregoing Petition
true and correct. I understand that false statements herein are
penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. § 4904, relating to unsworn falsification t~
err J.~
'o Modify Custody are
~de subject to the
authorities.
)'Donne,
TONI R. O'DONNELL,
Plaintiff
VS.
ROBERT J. O'DONNELL,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF
CUMBERLAND courl
01-7054 CIVIL A~
IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this~ ~[~1~. day of ~'~~
upon consideration of the attached Custody Conciliation Report, it is ordered
1. The Mother, Toni R. O'Donnell, and the Father, Robert J. O'12
legal custody of Shane M. O'Donnell, born April 16, 1991, and Cory A. O'I2
1993. Each parent shall have an equal right, to be exercised jointly with the
major non-emergency decisions affecting the Children's general well-being
to, all decisions regarding their health, education and religion. Both parties
all records pertaining to the Children, including medical and school records.
2. The Mother shall have primary physical custody of the Children.
2OMMON PLEAS OF
[TY, PENNSYLVANIA
2TION LAW
,2002,
and directed as follows:
onnell, shall have shared
onnell, born February 12,
other parent, to make all
.ncluding, but not limited
;hall have equal access to
Segment A, which shall
00 a.m., and Segment B,
y. The Father shall have
's and during Segment B
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y of the Children during
n numbered years For
"EXHIBIT A"
B. NEW YEARS: Th~ New Years holiday shall be divided into S
run from New Years E~e at 2:00 p.m. through New Years Day at
B, which shall mn from 10:00 a.m. until 10:00 p.m. on New Yem
have custody of the' Children during Segment A in even num
Segment B in odd numbered years. The Mother shall have custod
Segment A in odd numbered years and during Segment B in ew
A. CHRISTMAS: The Christmas holiday shall be divided into
run from Christmas Eve at 2:00 p.m. through Christmas Day at 112
xvhich shall run from 10:00 a.m. until 10:00 p.m. on Christmas Da
custody of the Children during Segment A in even numbered yea:
in odd numbered years. The Mother shall have custody of the Ch
in odd numbered years and during Segment B in even numbered ye
3. The Father shall have partial physical custody of the Children on ~ternating weekends from
Friday at 4:00 p.m. through Sunday at 4:00 p.m., beginning Friday, February [5,,2002. In addition, the
Father shall have custody of the Children during weeks following the Fatl3er s weekend periods of
custody from Wednesday at 4:00 p.m. through Thursday at 7:30 p.m. /
4 The parties shall share or alternate having custod- of the Children , 'n hol '
y iaays as follows:
purposes of this provision, the entire New Years holiday shall be d
year as New Years Eve.
C. ALTERNATING HOLIDAYS: The parties shall alternat~
Children from 9:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. on the following holidays
July 4th, Labor Day, and Thanksgiving Day. The alternating holi
with the Father having custody of the Children on Easter in 2002.
D. MOTHER'S DAY/FATHER'S DAY: The Mother shall hav~
every year on Mother's Day from 9:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. an
custody of the Children every year on Father's Day from 9:00 a.m.
E. The holiday custody schedule shall supersede and take prec
custody schedule.
5. Each party shall be entitled to have custody of the Children for tw
non-consecutive) vacation each year upon providing at least 30 days advance:
The party providing notice first shall be entitled to preference on his or her scl
Neither party shall schedule a period of custody under this provision to interfl
period of holiday custody, unless otherwise agreed between the parties.
6. The party receiving custody shall be responsible to provide transp~
of custody, unless otherwise agreed.
7. In the event either party intends to remove the Children from his
overnight period or longer during a period of custody, that party shall provk
other party of the address and telephone number where the Children can be con
8. The parties may modify the provisions of this Order by mutual cot
mutual consent, the terms of this Order shall control.
cc: Linda A. Clotfelter, Esquire - Counsel for Mother
Robert J. O'Donnell, Father
~'emed to fall in the same
having custody of the
Easter, Memorial Day,
lay schedule shall begin
custody of the Children
d the Father shall have
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BY TH]~
TONI R. O'DONNELL,
Plaintiff
VS.
ROBERT J. O'DONNELL,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF
CUMBERLAND COU1
01-7054 CIVIL A
IN CUSTODY
CUSTODY CONCILIATION SUMMARY REPO
IN ACCORDANCE WITH CUMBERLAND COUN
COMMON PLEAS OF
~rY, PENNSYLVANIA
ETLON LAW
RT
fY RULE OF CIVIL
PROCEDURE 1915.3-8, the undersigned Custody Conciliator submits the
I. The pertinent information concerning the Children who are the ~
as follows:
NAME DATE OF BIRTH CURRENTLY
Shane M. O'Donnell
Cory A. O'Donnell
April 16, 1991
February 12, 1993
Mother
Mother
2. A Conciliation Conference was held on February 14, 2002, with
attendance: The Mother, Toni R. O'Donnell, with her counsel, Linda A. C
th ,
e Father, Robert J. O Donnell, nor counsel for the Father appeared at the
counsel served the Father with notice by certified mail. The Mother indic
with the Father, the Father indicated he did not intend to attend or participat,
3. The Mother stated that since the parties' separation in April 20(
residing primarily with her and the Father has had custody of the boys on
alternating Wednesday evenings. The Mother expressed concern that, on o,
picked up the Children as planned. The Mother also expressed concerns
to abscond with the Children. The mother stated that she believes it is ira
maintain their relationship with the Father and proposed a custody schedu
existing arrangements with additional provisions to address some of her con(
4. Based upon the statements made by the Mother at the Confer.
Father did not appear or contact the Conciliator, the Conciliator recommen~
attached. The Father may file a Petition with the Court if he wishes to hav,
reviewed or modified.
Date f~'~ t ~ - Da~ S. S~day, Esquire
Custody Conciliator
following report:
ubjects of this litigation is
IN CUSTODY OF
~e following individuals in
lotfelter, Esquire. Neither
~'onference. The Mother's
ated that in conversations
in the Conference.
[, the Children have been
alternating weekends and
:casion, the Father has not
arding the Father's threats
~ortant for the Children to
basically confirming the
erns o
:nee and the fact that the
is an Order in the fomx as
the custody arrangements
TONI R. O'DONNELL :
:
PLAINTIFF
:
V.
: 01-7054
ROBERT J. O'DONNELL
DEFENDANT : IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION LAW
AND NOW, Monday, June 24, 2002 , upon consideration of the attached Complaint,
it is hereby directed that parties and their respective counsel appear before Dawn S. Sunday, Esq. , the conciliator,
at 39 West Main Street, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055 on Wednesday, July 31, 2002 at 10:00 AM
for a Pre-Heating 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/
Dawn S. Sunday. 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.
Cumberland County Bar Association
2 Liberty Avenue
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
Telephone (717) 249-3166
TONI R. O'DONNELL,
Plaintiff
VS.
ROBERT J. O'DONNELL,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
01-7054 CIVIL ACTION LAW
IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
upon consideration of the attached Custody Conciliation Report, it is ordered and directed as follows:
1. The prior Order of this Court dated February 28, 2002 is vacated and replaced with this
Order.
2. The Mother, Toni R. O'Donnell, and the Father, Robert J. O'Donnell, shall have shared
legal custody of Shane M. O'Donnell, bom April 16, 1991, and Cory A. O'Donnell, bom February 12,
1993. Each parent shall have an equal right, to be exercised jointly with the other parent, to make all
major non-emergency decisions affecting the Children's general well-being including, but not limited
to, all decisions regarding their health, education and religion. Both parties shall have equal access to
all records pertaining to the Children, including medical and school records. Each party shall keep the
other parent advised of any significant issues affecting the Children and shall encourage the other
parent's involvement in co-parenting the Children.
2. The Mother shall have primary physical custody of the Children.
3. The Father shall have partial physical custody of the Children on alternating weekends from
Friday after school through Sunday at 6:00 p.m., beginning Friday, September 13, 2002. In addition,
the Father shall have custody of the Children every week on Mondays and Wednesdays from after
school through 8:00 p.m., with the option to have the Children overnight on Wednesday when the
Father does not work on the following Thursday.
4. The parties shall ensure that the Children are able to attend all regularly scheduled activities
and shall cooperate in adjusting the weekday schedule if necessary to accommodate the Children's
activities.
5. The parties shall share or alternate having custody of the Children on holidays as follows:
A. CHRISTMAS: The Christmas holiday shall be divided into Segment A, which shall
run from Christmas Eve at 2:00 p.m. through Christmas Day at 10:00 a.m., and Segment B,
which shall mn from 10:00 a.m. until 10:00 p.m. on Christmas Day. The Father shall have
custody of the Children during Segment A in even numbered years and during Segment B
in odd numbered years. The Mother shall have custody of the Children during Segment A
in odd numbered years and during Segment B in even numbered years.
B. NEW YEARS: The New Years holiday shall be divided into Segment A, which shall
mn from New Years Eve at 2:00 p.m. through New Years Day at 10:00 a.m., and Segment
B, which shall mn from 10:00 a.m. until 10:00 p.m. on New Years Day. The Father shall
have custody of the Children during Segment A in even numbered years and during
Segment B in odd numbered years. The Mother shall have custody of the Children during
Segment A in odd numbered years and during Segment B in even numbered years. For
purposes of this provision, the entire New Years holiday shall be deemed to fall in the same
year as New Years Eve.
C. ALTERNATING HOLIDAYS: The parties shall alternate having custody of the
Children from 9:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. on the following holidays: Easter, July 4th and
Thanksgiving Day.
D. MEMORIAL DAY/LABOR DAY: The Father shall have custody of the Children
over every Memorial Day holiday from Thursday after school through Monday evening at a
time to be arranged by agreement between the parties. The Mother shall have custody of
the Children over every Labor Day holiday from Thursday after school through Monday
evening.
E. MOTHER'S DAY/FATHER'S DAY: The Mother shall have custody of the Children
every year on Mother's Day from 9:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. and the Father shall have
custody of the Children every year on Father's Day from 9:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m.
F. The holiday custody schedule shall supersede and take precedence over the regular
custody schedule.
6. Unless otherwise arranged between the parties, the Father shall pick up the Children at
school at the beginning of weekday periods of custody and the parties shall exchange custody at the
end of those periods of custody at the Newville Laundromat (Routes 233 and 641 in Newville). Also
unless otherwise arranged by agreement between the parties, the Father shall pick up the Children at
school for weekend periods of custody and the Mother shall pick up the Children at the Father's
residence on the alternating Sunday evenings. The parties shall share the responsibility for providing
transportation for holiday exchanges of custody as arranged by agreement.
7. The parties shall continue their efforts to establish summer custody arrangements by
agreement. In the event that the parties are unable to reach an agreement by February 1, 2003, counsel
for either party may contact the Conciliator to schedule an additional Custody Conciliation Conference
for the purpose of addressing the summer custody issue.
8. In the event either party intends to remove the Children from his or her residence for an
overnight period or longer during a period of custody, that party shall provide advance notice to the
other party of the address and telephone number where the Children can be contacted.
9. 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.
Jo
cc: Linda A. Clotfelter, Esquire - Counsel for Mother
Michael A. Scherer, Esquire - Counsel for Father
TONI R. O'DONNELL,
Plaintiff
VS.
ROBERT J. O'DONNELL,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
01-7054 CIVIL ACTION LAW
IN CUSTODY
PRIOR JUDGE: Edward E. Guido
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 Children who are the subjects of this litigation is
as follows:
NAME
DATE OF BIRTH
CURRENTLY IN CUSTODY OF
Shane M. O'Donnell
Cory A. O'Donnell
April 16, 1991
February 12, 1993
Mother
Mother
2. A Conciliation Conference was held on September 5, 2002, with the following individuals
in attendance: The Mother, Toni R. O'Donnell, with her counsel, Linda A. Clotfelter, Esquire, and the
Father, Robert J. O'Dormell, with his counsel, Michael A. Scherer, Esquire.
3. The parties agreed to entry of an Order in the form as attached.
Date
Custody Conciliator
CP.
TONI R. O'DONNELL, :
Plaintiff :
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v. : NO: 01-7054
ROBERT J. O'DONNELL, : Defendant :
CIVIL ACTION ~ LAW
DIVORCE AND CUSTODY
AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT
1. A Complaint in Divorce under Section 3301 (c) of the Divorce Code was filed on
December 17, 2001.
2. The marriage of Plaintiffand Defendant is irretrievably broken and ninety (90) days
have elapsed from the date of filing and service of the Complaint.
3. I consent to the entry of a final decree of divorce after service of notice of intention
to request entry of the decree.
4. I understand that I may lose rights concerning alimony, division of property, lawyer's
fees and expenses ifI do not claim them before a divorce is granted.
I verify that the statements made in this Affidavit are true and correct. I understand that false
statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. Section 4904, relating to unsworn
falsification to authorities.
Date:
/'RErBEP,)I~J. O DONNELL, Defendant
TONI R. O'DONNELL, :
Plaintiff :
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v. : NO: 01-7054
..
ROBERT J. O'DONNELL, : Defendant :
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
DIVORCE AND CUSTODY
AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT_
1. A Complaint in Divorce under Section 3301 (c) of the Divome Code was filed on
December 17, 2001.
2. The marriage of Plaintiff and Defendant is irretrievably broken and ninety (90) days
have elapsed from the date of filing and service of the Complaint.
3. I consent to the entry ora final decree of divorce after service of notice of intention
to request entry of the decree.
4. I understand that I may lose rights concerning alirnony, division of property, lawyer's
fees and expenses ifI do not claim them before a divorce is granted.
I verify that the statements made in this Affidavit are true and correct. I understand that false
statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. Section 4904, relating to unsworn
falsification to authorities.
Date:
TONI R. O'DONNELL, Plaintiff
TONI R, O'DONNELL, :
Plaintiff :
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLANI) COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v. : NO: 01-7054
ROBERT J. O'DONNELL, : Defendant :
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
DIVORCE AND CUSTODY
WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO
REQUEST ENTRY OF A DIVORCE, DECREE
UNDER § 3301 (C) OF THE DIVORCE CODE
1. I consent to the entry of a final decree of divorce, without notice.
2. I understand that I may lose rights concerning alimony, division of property, lawyer's
fees or expenses ifI do not claim them before a divorce is granted.
3. I understand that I will not be divorced until a divorce decree is entered by the Court
and that a copy of the decree will be sent to me immediately after it is filed with the Prothonotary.
I verify that the statements made in this affidavit are tree and correct. I understand that false
statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. § 4904 relating to tmswom
falsification to authorities.
TONI R. O'DONNELL, Plaintiff
TONI R. O'DONNELL, :
Plaintiff :
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v. : NO: 01-7054
..
ROBERT J. O'DONNELL, : Defendant :
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
DIVORCE AND CUSTODY
WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO
REQUEST ENTRY OF A DIVORCE DECREE
UNDER ~ 3301 (C) OF THE DIVORCE CODE
1. I consent to the entry of a final decree of divome without notice.
2. I understand that I may lose rights concerning alimony, division of property, lawyer's
fees or expenses ifI do not claim them before a divorce is granted.
3. I understand that I will not be divorced until a divorce decree is entered by the Court
and that a copy of the decree will be sent to me immediately after it is filed with the Prothonotary.
I verify that the statements made in this affidavit are true and correct. I understand that false
statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. § 4904 relating to unsworn
falsification to authorities.
.~OBEK~ J. O'DONNELL, Defendant
TONI R. O'DONNELL, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
..
v. : NO: 01-7054
ROBERT J. O'DONNELL, : CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Defendant : DIVORCE
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, the undersigned, hereby certify that on this date, a tree and correct copy of the
foregoing document was served upon the opposing parties by way of United States First Class
Mail, postage prepaid, addressed as follows:
Michael A. Scherer, Esquixe
17 West South Carlisle St~reet
Carlisle, PA 17013
LAW OFFICES OF CRAIG A. DIEHL
Date: ul lo
La~-y 3,. Ja~, Legal Secre'fi~
3464 Trindle Road
Camp Hill, PA 17011
(717) 763-7613
TONI R. O'DONNELL, :
Plaintiff :
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v. : NO: 01-7054
_.
ROBERT J. O'DONNELL, : CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Defendant : DIVORCE
PRAECIPE
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Please withdraw Plaintiff's economic claims filed to the above-captioned proceeding.
Respectfully submitted,
LAW OFFICES OF CRAIG A DIEHL
~ A.-~]!othl~e~, Esqt~ire'-' ~
~46~mTer~nI~ll)e'RNo°~d72963
Camp Hill, PA 17011
(717) 763-7613
TONI R. O'DONNELL, : Plaintiff :
:
v. : NO: 01-7054
;
ROBERT J. O'DONNELL, : CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Defendant : DIVORCE
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
PRAECIPE TO TRANSMIT RECORD
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Kindly transmit the record, together with the following infl)rmation, to the Court for entry of a
divorce decree:
Code.
The ground for divorce is irretrievable breakdown under Section 3301 (c) of the Divorce
2. The Complaint was filed on December 17, 2001.
3. Date and manner of Service of the Complaint: Certified Mail, Return Receipt Requested,
Restricted Delivery on December 3 I, 2001, as evidenced by the Acceptance of Service filed on January 4,
2002.
4. The Plaintiffs Affidavit of Consent was executed by the Plaintiff on May 29,2003, and filed
on J,m. °t ,2003. The Defendant's Affidavit of Consent was executed on May 29, 2003, and
filed on Ju.~_ ~ ,2003.
5. Plaintiff executed a Waiver of Notice of Intention to Request Entry of a Divorce Decree
under 3301 (c) of the Divorce Code on May 29, 2003, and said waiw,'r was filed on ~Jttne q
2003. Defendant executed a Waiver of Notice oflntention to Request Entry of a Divorce Decree under 3301
(c) of the Divorce Code on May 29, 2003, and said waiver was filed oa d~t¢ ~1 ,2003.
6. There are no related claims pending.
Respectfully submitted,
LAW OFFICES OF CRAIG A. DIEHL
~lotfelter, E.,~luire /1
Camp Hill, PA 17011
(717) 763-7613
IN THE COURT Of COMMON PLEAS
OFCUMBERLANDCOUNTY
STATE OF
TONI R. O'DONNELL,
Plaintiff
VERSUS
ROBERT J. O'DONNELL
Defendant
PENNA.
N O. 01-7054
CIVIL
AND NOW,
DECREED THAT
AND
DECREE IN
DIVORCE
TONI R. O'DONNELL
ROBERT J. O'DONNELL
2003
, it iS ORDERED AND
, PLAINTIFF,
, DEFENDANT,
ARE DIVORCED FROM THE BONDS OF MATRIMONY.
THE COURT RETAINS JURISDICTION OF THE FOLLOWING CLAIMS WHICH HAVE
BEEN RAISED OF RECORD IN THiS ACTION FOR WHICH A FINAL ORDER HAS NOT
YET BEEN ENTERED;
None.
ATTEST:
PROTHONOTARY