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NATHAN C. WOLF, ESQUIRE
ATTORNEY ID NO. 87380
37 SOUTH HANOVER STREET, SUITE 201
CARLISLE PA 17013
(717) 241-4436
ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFFS
MICHAEL S. HUSLER and
JUDY A. HUSLER,
Plaintiffs
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
v.
CASSANDRA L. COLSON and
SHAWN FETTER
: NO. 2004-
CIVIL TERM
Defendants
: CUSTODY
PETITION FOR SPECIAL RELIEF
AND NOW come the plaintiffs, Michael S. and Judy A. Husler, by their attorney, Nathan C.
Wolf, Esquire, and present the following complaint for custody, representing as follows:
1. The plaintiffs are Michael S. and Judy A. Husler, adult individuals residing at 530
Conodoguinet Avenue, Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
2. The defendant is Cassandra L. Colson, an adult individual with a last known mailing address
of 529 North Pitt Street, Apartment 2, Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
3. The defendant is Shawn Fetter, an adult individual with a last known mailing address of 162
Markwood Drive, Bedford, Bedford County, Pennsylvania.
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4. The plaintiffs are the maternal grandparents and defendants are the natural parents of one
minor child, namely:
Name
Patience Rayne Fetter
Present Residence
530 Conodoguinet Ave.
Carlisle, PA 17013
Age
5 years
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5. The child is presently in the custody of Plaintiffs since May 1, 2004. Plaintiffs have cared
for the child for extended periods of time throughout her life. Since she was approximately one year
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VERIFICATION
We, the plaintiffs in the above-referenced action, do hereby verify that the facts set forth in this
petition are true and correct to the best of our infonnation and belief. We each unde.rstand that false
statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.CS. ~4904, relating to unsworn
falsification to authorities.
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NATHAN C. WOLF, ESQUIRE
ATTORNEY ID NO. 87380
37 SOUTH HANOVER STREET, SUITE 201
CARLISLE PA 17013
(717) 241-4436
ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFFS
MICHAEL S. HUSLER and
JUDY A. HUSLER,
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiffs
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: NO. 2004- CIVIL TERM
CASSANDRA L. COLSON
SHAWN FETTER
Defendants
: CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
NOW this J 0' day of July, 2004 upon consideration of the Attached Petition for Special
Relief, the following Order is hereby issued:
1. PP.....ding 11 cu,lvJy conciliation conference in this matter, primary physical custody shall be
with PW"J[[s. . 1< J/
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2. Pending kuthcr O.ocr of Coll't, Defendants are specifically directed not to remove the
child from the primary custody of Plaintiffs.
3. The Court Administrator's office is direct to schedule an expedited conciliation conference
to fully address the presented in this matter.
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HUSLER
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
PLAINTIFF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYL VANIA
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CASSANDRA L. COLSON AND SHAWN
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IN CUSTODY
DEFENDANT
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW,
Thursday, August 05, 2004
, 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 011 Tuesday, AUl(ust 31, 2004 at 10:30 AM
for a Pre-Hearing Custody Conference. At such conference, an effort will be made to resolve the issues in dispute; or
if this cannot be accomplished, to define and narrow the issues to be heard by the court, and to enter into a temporary
order. 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 Cnstody orders to the conciliator 48 hours prior to scheduled hearin\(.
FOR THE COURT.
By: Isl
Jacqueline M. Verney. Esq.
Custody Conciliator
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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 ilhe 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 ATroRNEY 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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MICHAEL S. BUSLER and
JUDY A. HUSLER,
Plaintiffs
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
04-3759 CIVIL
vs.
CASSANDRA L. COLSON and
SHAWN FETTER,
Defendants
CUSTODY
IN RE: PETITION FOR SPECIAL RELIEF
ORDER
AND NOW, this
1'3' day of August, 2004, after hearing, pending conciliation
and/or further order of court, the defendants are directed not to remove the child from the
primary custody ofthe plaintiffs. The plaintiffs are directed to assure regular and unsupervised
visitation with the mother, Cassandra L. Colson. This order is entered for the sole purpose of
maintaining the status quo and, thus, stability in the life ofthe child pending conciliation and is
in no way intended to reflect the view of the court as to the ultimate outcome of the matter.
BY THE COURT,
~athan C. Wolf, Esquire
F or the Plaintiffs
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v1effrey Biringer, Esquire
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MICHAEL S. HUSLER AND
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: IN THE COURT 0]1 COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
3759
: NO. 2004-~ CIVIL TERM
CASSANDRA L. COLSON AND
SHAWN FETTER,
Defendant
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this 3~ day of S 9 lL"....Ir- ,2004, upon
consideration ofthe attached Custody Conciliatio"h Report, it is ordered and directed as
follows:
1. The prior Order of Court dated August 13, 2004 is hereby vacated.
2. The maternal grandparents, Michael S. Hus1er and Judy A. Husler and the
Mother, Cassandra L. Colson, shall have shared legal custody of Patience Rayne Fetter,
born December 6,1998. Each party shall have an equal right, to be exercised jointly with
the other party, to make all major non-emergency decisions affecting the Child's general
well-being including, but not limited to, all decisions regarding her health, education and
religion. For purposes ofthis Order, the child shall attend Carlisle school district schools.
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schedule:
The parties shall share physical custody of the child on the following
A. Maternal Grandparents shall have physical custody of the child from
Sunday at 4:00 p.m. to Friday after school, when Mother shall pick up
the child from school, and one weekend out of every four weekends.
B. Mother shall have physical custody of the child from Friday after
school to Sunday at 4:00 p.m. and thre:e weekends out of every four
weekends.
C. Mother shall also have physical custody of the child every day from
after school to 5:00 p.m. when Mother will deliver the child to
Grandmother's work.
4. Grandparents shall be responsible for picking up the child on Sundays.
5. Mother shall insure that the child has no lIDsupervised contact with Donald
Greth.
6. Mother shall have physical custody ofthe child over the Thanksgiving
holiday as agreed by the parties.
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7. This Order is entered pursuant to an agreement of the parties at a Custody
Conciliation Conference. The parties may modify the provisions ofthis Order by mutual
consent. In the absence of mutual consent, the terms of this Order shall control. Another
Conciliation Conference is scheduled for December 6, 2004 at 9:30 a.m,
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cq: Nlithan C. Wolf, Esquire, Counsel for maternal grandparents
: Geoffrey Biringer, Esquire, Mid Penn Legal Services, Counsel for Mother
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MICHAEL S. HUSLER AND
JUDY A. HUSLER,
Plaintiff
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: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYL VANIA
: 3159
: 2004-J4S9 CIVIL TERM
CASSANDRA L. COLSON AND
SHAWN FETTER,
Defendant
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: IN CUSTODY
PRIOR JUDGE: Kevin A. Hess, 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
Patience Rayne Fetter
December 6. 1998 Maternal grandparents
2. A Conciliation Conference was held in this matter on August 31. 2004,
with the following individuals in attendance: The maternal grandparents. Michael S.
Husler and Judy A. Husler, with their counsel, Nathan C. Wolf. Esquire and the Mother,
Cassandra L. Colson, with her counsel, Geoffrey Biringer, Esquire, Mid Penn Legal
Services. Plaintiffs counsel attempted service on Father at Father's last known address.
The mail was returned undelivered. It was reported that Father has had no contact with
the child for four years.
3. The Honorable Kevin A. Hess entered an Ord,~r of Court dated August 13,
2004 pursuant to an Emergency Petition, maintaining the status quo of physical custody
with the maternal grandparents.
4.
The parties agreed to the entry of an Order in the form as attached.
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MICHAEL S. HUSLER,
And JUDY A. HUSLER,
Plaintiffs
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: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
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: NO. 2004-M!l1J CIVIL TERM
CASSANDRA L. COLSON
And SHAWN FETTER,
Defendants
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this 23rd day of November, 2004, being advised that the parties have
reached a stipulated agreement, the Conciliator hereby relinquishes jurisdiction in this
matter.
FOR THE COURT,
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NATHAN C. WOLF, ESQUIRE
ATTORNEY ID NO, 87380
37 SOUTH HANOVER STREET
CARLISLE PA 17013
(717) 241-4436
ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFFS
Plaintiffs
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
MICHAEL S. HUSLER and
JUDY A. HUSLER,
v.
CASSANDRA L. COLSON and
SHAWN FETTER
: NO. 2004-3759
CIVIL TERM
Defendants
: CUSTODY
STIPULATION AND AGREEMENT
THIS STIPULATION AND AGREEMENT entered into this P- day of /ftNi
2005, by and between MICHAEL HUSLER and JUDY HUSLER (hereinafter referred to as
"Grandparents") and CASSANDRA L. COLSON (hereinafter referred to as "Mother").
NOW THIS AGREEMENT WITNESSETH THAT:
WHEREAS, the Mother is the natural parent of one minor child who is the subject of this
custody action namely, Patience Rayne Fetter (age 6 years, born December 6, 1998) (hereinafter
referred to as "child"); and,
WHEREAS, Grandparents initiated the instant action in custody by complaint filed July 30,
2004 at the above term and number, and,
WHEREAS, the Father, Shawn Fetter was deemed to have had service of the prior
pleadings in this matter and failed to appear for any proceedings concerning the custody of the child;
and,
WHEREAS, the CoUrt issued an Order dated September 3,2004, following a conciliation
conference establishing shared custody of the child with the Grandparents and the Mother, both
legal and physica4 and,
WHEREAS, the parties wish to enter into a custody agreement relative to the custody of
the child; and,
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants, promises and
agreements as hereinafter set forth and intending to be legally bound, the parties hereto agree as
follows:
A The parties shall continue to have joint legal custody of the minor child.
B. The Gnmdparents shall have primary physical custody of the child.
C The Mother shall have periods of visitation with the child from time to time upon
the mutual agreement of the parties.
D. During periods of Mother's visitation with the child, she shall ensure that the child
does not have unsupervised contact with Donald Greth.
E. The parties shall have reasonable telephone contact with the child while the child is
in the other's custody.
F. The parties shall keep each other advised immediately relative to any emergencies
concerning the child and shall further take any necessary steps to insure that the health, welfare and
well being of the child is protected.
G. The parties shall do nothing that may estrange the child from the other parties or
hinder the natural development of the child's love or affection for the other parties.
H In the event of the breach of the agreement of the parties by any pany, the
nonbreaching party shall have the right to file a petition for contempt of court and to seek specific
perlormance of the terms of the agreement of the parties. All costs, expenses and reasonable
attorney fees incurred by the successful party in any litigation to obtain an order of contempt or
specific perlormance of this agreement shall be recoverable as part of the judgment entered by the
court.
1. While the parties are free to modify the provisions of this stipulation by their mutual
and complete agreement, any substantiaV permanent modification or waiver of any of the provisions
of the agreement of the parties shall be effective only if made in writing and only if executed with
the same formality of the agreement of the parties.
J. Mother was previously represented by Mid-Penn Legal Services, Inc., in the person
of Geoffrey Biringer, Esquire, and has been advised of her right to have counsel review this
agreement prior to its execution and has either done so or has waived her right.
K. The Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County has jurisdiction over these
issues and shall retain such jurisdiction should circumstances change and any party desire further or
require further Illodification of said Order.
V~IFlCATlON ~:o.
CO~~lRMATI0~, OF AGREBMENI
We do hereby verify that the acts set fonh in this stipulation are true and correct. We
understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.e.S. ~ 4904,
relating to unsworn falsification to authorities. Furthermore, by the execution of this Confinuation,
we do each unequivocally express our mutual and voluntary agreement to the amicable custody
arrangement provided above and request that the terms thereof be entered as an Order of Court
without the necessity of a custody conciliation, hearing or other proceeding.
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COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA:
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COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
On this, the ?~ day of /Iv tJ 'Pi , 2005, before me, the undersigned officer, personally
appeared :MIa-IAEL'?BUSLER, known to me (or satisfactorily proven) to be the person whose
name is subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged that he executed same for the
pwposes therein contained.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I hereunto set my hand
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
Notarial Seal
Nathan C. vloIf. Nolaty Public
Carlisle 80m, Cumbertand County
My Commission Expires PfN. 19, 2008
Member, Pennsylvania Association Of Notarles
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COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA:
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COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
On this, thZ4' dayof A/U',.cq ,2005, before me, the undersigned officer, personally
appeared JUDy A. BUSLER, known to me (or satisfactorily proven) to be the person whose name
is subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged that she executed same for the pwposes
therein contained.
COMMONWEAffil" (~nI~~~AilIEREOF, I hereunto set my and official seal.
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ClII1isIe 80m. Cumbelland County N' ."
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COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA:
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COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
On this, theZ{; day of 461.<'!)T, 2005, before me, the undersigned officer, personally
appeared CASSANDRA L. COLSON, known to me (or satisfactorily proven) to be the person
whose name is subscnbed to the within instrument and acknowledged that she executed same for
the pwposes therein contained.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, 1 hereunto set my
official seal.
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
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Nathan C. Wort. No1aJy Public
CartlsIe 80m. Cumbertand County
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Plaintiffs
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
MICHAEL S. HUSLER and
JUDY A. HUSLER,
v.
CASSANDRA L. COLSON
SHAWN FETTER
: NO. 2004-3759 CIVIL TERM
Defendants
: CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this ~ day of fl..,... v ,2005 upon presentation and consideration of
the within stipulation and agreement, and upon agreement of the parties, it is hereby ordered and
decreed as follows:
A The parties shall have joint legal custody of the minor child, Patience Rayne
Feuer, (born December 6, 1998, age 6).
B. The Grandparents shall have primary physical custody of the child.
C The Mother shall have periods of visitation with the child from time to time
upon the mutual agreement of the parties.
D. During periods of Mother's visitation with the child, she shall ensure that the
child does not have unsupervised contact with Donald Greth.
E. The parties shall have reasonable telephone contact with the child while the
child is in the other's custody.
F. The parties shall keep each other advised immediately relative to any
emergencies concerning the child and shall further take any necessary steps to insure that the
health, welfare and well being of the child is protected.
G. The parties shall do nothing that may estrange the child from the other
parties or hinder the natural development of the child's love or affection for the other
parties.
H In the event of the breach of the agreement of the parties by any party, the
nonbreaching party shall have the right to file a petition for contempt of court and to seek
specific performance of the terms of the agreement of the parties. All costs, expenses and
reasonable attorney fees incurred by the successful party in any litigation to obtain an order
of contempt or specific performance of this agreement shall be recoverable as part of the
judgment entered by the court.
I. While the parties are free to modify the provisions of this stipulation by their
mutual and complete agreement, any substantiaVpelmanent modification or waiver of any
of the provisions of the agreement of the parties shall be effective only if made in writing
and only if executed with the same fonnality of the agreement of the parties.
J. The Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County has jurisdiction over
these issues and shall retain such jurisdiction should circumstances change and any party
desire further or require further modification of said Order.
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