HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-2502NICHOLE M. CUTLIP,
Plaintiff
ROBERT L. CUTLIP, III,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
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: C)t - ;~$'o2t:. CIVIL TERM
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: IN DIVORCE
NOTICE
You have been sued in court. If you wish to defend against the claims set forth in the
following pages, you must take prompt action. You are warned that if you fail to do so, the case
may proceed without you and a decree in divorce or annulment may be entered against you by the
court. A judgment may also be entered against you for any other claim or relief requested in
these papers by the plaintiff. You may lose money or property or other rights important to you,
including custody or visitation of your children.
When the ground for divorce is indignities or irretrievable breakdown of the marriage,
you may request marriage counseling. A list of marriage counselors is available in the Office of
the Prothonotary, Ctunberland County Courthouse, Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013.
IF YOU DO NOT FILE A CLAIM FOR ALIMONY, DIVISION OF PROPERTY,
LAWYER'S FEES OR EXPENSES BEFORE A DIVORCE OR ANNULMENT IS
GRANTED, YOU MAY LOSE THE RIGHT TO CLAIM ANY OF THEM.
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.
Cumberland County Bar Association
2 Liberty Avenue
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
717-249-3166
1-800-990-9108
NICHOLE M. CUTLIP,
Plaintiff
ROBERT L. CUTLIP, III,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
:
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
:
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: ~L~. v/- ~. ~c2.'2-~ CIVIL TERM
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IN DIVORCE
COMPLAINT IN DIVORCE PURSUANT TO SECTION 3301(c)
O~F THE DIVORCE CODE
NOW comes the plaintiff, Nichole M. Cutlip, by her attorney, Marcus A. McKnight, III,
Esquire, and files this Complaint in Divorce against the defendant, Robert L. Cutlip, IH, representing as
follows:
1. The plaintiff is Nichole M. Cutlip, an adult individual residing at 101 Spur Road, Carlisle,
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17013.
2. The defendant is Robert L. Chatlip, III, an adult individual residing at 1141 Longs Gap Road,
Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17013.
3. The plaintiff has been a resident of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania at least six months
prior to the filing of this action in divorce.
4. The plaintiff and the defendant were married on June 26, 1999.
NICHOLE M. CUTLIP,
Plaintiff
ROBERT L. CUTLIP, III,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
:Tf, 01-.2~':~- CIVIL TERM
IN DIVORCE
PLAINTIFF'S MARRIAGE COUNSELING AFFIDAVIT
The plaintiff, being duly sworn according to law, deposes and says:
1. I have been advised of the availability of marriage counseling and understand that I
may request that the court require that my spouse and I participate in counseling.
2. I understand that the court maintains a list of marriage counselors in the Prothonotary's
Office, which list is available to me upon request.
3. Being so advised, I do not request that the court require that my spouse and !
participate in counseling prior to a divorce decree being handed down.
I verify that the statements made in this affidavit are tree and correct. I understand that
false statements herein made are subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. Section 4904 relating to
unsworn falsification to authorities.
Date: April 27, 2001 E M. CUTLIF
NICHOLE M. CUTLIP,
Plaintiff
ROBERT L. CUTLIP, III,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
:
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
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2001-2502 CML TERM
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IN DIVORCE
AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE OF COMPLAINT
PURSUANT TO PA. 1LC.P. RULE NO. 1920.4 (a)(1)(i)
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA :
: SS:
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND :
NOW, Marcus A. McKnight, III, Esquire, being duly sworn according to law, does
depose and state:
1. That he is a competent adult and attorney for the plaintiff in the captioned action in
divorce.
2. That a certified copy of the Complaint in Divorce was served upon the defendant,
Robert L. Cuflip, III, on May 16, 2001, by certified, restricted delivery mail, addressed to him at
1141 Longs (3ap Road, Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013, with Return Receipt Number 7099 3400
0018 4997 1803.
3. That the said receipt for certified mail is signed and attached hereto and made a part
hereof.
I vex/fy that the statements made in this affidavit are tree and correct. I understand that
false statements herein made are subject to th~~ 4~}4, relating to
unswom falsification to authorities.
MARCUS"A~..MeKNIGffl~ III, ESQUIRE
Attorney for ~
Date: May 17, 2001
I
MAM 4/27/01 CUTLIP, NICHOLE
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NICHOLE M. CUTLIP,
Plaintiff
ROBERT L. CUTLIP, III,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
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: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
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CIVIL ACTION - LAW
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2001-2502 C1VIL TERM
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IN DIVORCE
PLAINTIFF'S AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT
1. A eompla'mt in divorce under Section 3301(e) of the Divorce Code was filed on April
27, 2001.
2. The marriage of plaintiff and defendant is irretrievably broken and ninety days have
elapsed from the date of the filing of the complaint.
3. I consent to the entry of a final decree in divorce.
4. I understand that I may lose rights concerning alimony, division of property, lawyer's
fees or expenses if I 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 made are subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C. S. Section 4904 relating to
unswom falsification to authorities.
Date: July 27, 2001
N1CHOLE M. CUTLIP,
Plaintiff
ROBERT L. CUTLIP, III,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
:
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
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CIVIL ACTION - LAW
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2001-2502 CML TERM
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IN DIVORCE
WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REOUEST
ENTRY OF A DIVORCE DECREE UNDER
SECTION 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 fights concerning alimony, division of property, lawyer's
fees or expenses if I 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 made are subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. Section 4904 relating to
unswom falsification to authorities.
Date: July 27, 2001 ~~ '~_ _~( ~~
NICHqLE M. CUTLIP ~
Plainti~
NICHOLE M. CUTLIP,
Plaintiff
ROBERT L. CUTLIP, III,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
:
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
:
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
:
2001-2502 CIVIL TERM
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IN DIVORCE
DEFENDANT'S AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT
1. A complaint in divorce under Section 3301(c) of the Divorce Code was filed April 27,
2001.
2. The marriage of plaintiff and defendant is irretrievably broken and ninety days have
elapsed fi.om the date of the filing of the complaint.
3. ! consent to the entry of a final decree in divorce.
4. ! understand that I may lose rights concerning alimony, division of property, lawyer's
fees or expenses if I 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 made are subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C. S. Section 4904 relating to
unsworn falsification to authorities.
Date: 7- '~ ( .2001
ROBERT L. CUTLIP, III t
Defendant
NICHOLE M. CUTLIP,
Plaintiff
V+
ROBERT L. CUTLIP, III,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
:
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION o LAW
:
2001-2502 CIVIL TERM
:
IN DIVORCE
WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REOUEST
ENTRY OF A DIVORCE DECREE UNDER
SECTION 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 true and correct. I understand that
false statements herein made are subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. Section 4904 relating to
unswom falsification to authorities.
Date: July 31, 2001
Defendant
NICHOLE M. CUTLIP,
Plaintiff
ROBERT L. CUTLIP, III,
Defendant
: 1N THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
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CIVIL ACTION - LAW
:
2001-2502 CIVIL TERM
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IN DIVORCE
DEFENDANT'S MARRIAGE COUNSELING AFFIDAVIT
The plaintiff, being duly sworn according to law, deposes and says:
1. I have been advised of the availability of marriage counseling and understand that I
may request that the court require that my spouse and I participate in counseling.
2. I understand that the court maintains a list of marriage counselors in the
Prothonotary's Office, which list is available to me upon request.
3. Being so advised, I do not request that the court require that my spouse and I
participate in counseling prior to a divorce decree being banded down.
I verify that the statements made in this affidavit are tree and correct. I understand that
false statements herein made are subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. Section 4904 relating to
unswom falsification to authorities.
Oate: ~'~ ~ t~ .2001
ROBERT L. CUTLIP, III
Defendant
NICHOLE M. CUTLIP,
Plaintiff
ROBERT L. CUTLIP, III,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
:
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
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CIVIL ACTION - LAW
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2001-2502 CIVIL TERM
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IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this'*- day of "~ Y- ' , 2001, upon consideration of the attached
Stipulation, custody of the minor children, MADISON M. CUTLIP, bom March 7, 2000, and
MIKENNA M. CUTLIP, bom March 7, 2000, is as follows:
The mother, Nichole M. Cutlip, will have legal custody of the above named children.
The mother, Nichole M. Cutlip, will have primary physical custody of the minor children.
Jo
NICHOLE M. CUTLIP,
Plaintiff
ROBERT L. CUTLIP, III,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
;
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
;
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
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2001-2502 CIVIL TERM
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IN CUSTODY
CUSTODY STIPULATION
AND NOW, this I~ '~ day of ((~] ~.~Jff--~ 2001, the parties, NICHOLE M.
CUTLIP and ROBERT L. CUTLIP, III, hereby enter into the following Custody Stipulation
regarding their minor children:
The natural mother is Nichole M. Cutlip, an adult individual who resides at 101 Spur
Road, Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013.
The natural father is Robert L. Cutlip, HI, an adult individual residing at 1141 Longs Gap
Road, Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013.
The parties are the parents of Madison M. Cutlip, bom March 7, 2000, and Mikenna M.
Cutlip, bom March 7, 2000.
2
The mother, Nichole M. Cutlip, will have legal custody of the above named children.
5
The mother, Nichole M. Cutlip, will have primary physical custody of the minor children.
The father, Robert L. Cutlip, III, will have periods of supervised visitation once a week of
the minor children as the parties agree is in the best interest of the children.
Intending to be legally bound, the parties enter their hands and seals the date first set forth
above.
NICHO~ ,E ~1. CU ~
NICOLE M, CUTLIP
Plaintiff
ROBERT L. CUTLIP, III
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 2001-2502 Civil Term
CIVIL ACTION - Custody
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Henry W. Van Eck, Esquire, hereby certify that on this day, a true and correct copy of the
Petition for Modification of Custody Order was served by first-class mail, postage prepared, on the
following:
Marcus A. McKnight, III, Esquire
Irwin McKnight & Hughes
60 West Pomfret Street
Carlisle, PA 17013-3222
Dated: March 29, 2002
CUNNINGHAM & CHERNICOFF, P.C.
Henry W. 0/an Eck, Esquire
2320 North Second Street
P.O. Box 60457
Harrisburg, PA 17106-0457
Telephone: (717) 238-6570
NiCOLE M. CUTLIP
PLAINTIFF
V.
ROBERT L. CUTLIP, III
DEFENDANT
: 01-2502
IN CUSTODY
:
ORDER OF COURT
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION LAW
AND NOW, Tuesday, April 02, 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, Meehanicsburg, PA 17055 on Thursday, May 02, 2002 at 8:30 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 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
NICOLE M. CUTLIP
Plaintiff
ROBERT L. CUTLIP, III
Defendant
1N THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 2001-2502 Civil Term
CIVIL ACTION - Custody
PETITION FOR MODIFICATION OF CUSTODY ORDER
1. The Plaintiffis Robert L. Cutlip, III, residing at 1141 Longs Gap Road,
Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
2. The Defendant is Nicole M. Cutlip, residing at 101 Spur Road, Carlisle,
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
NAME
Madison M. Cutlip
The Plaintiffseeks partial custody and visitation of the following children:
PRESENT RESIDENCE AGE
101 Spur Road 18 months
Carlisle, PA 17013
Mikenna M. Cutlip 101 Spur Road
The children were not bom out of wedlock.
18 months
The children are presently in the custody ofNicole M. Cutlip, who resides at 101
Spur Road, Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
NICHOLE M. CUTLIP,
Plaintiff
VS.
ROBERT L. CUTL1P, III,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
01-2502 CIVIL ACTION LAW
IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this t~l/~" day of /~ .~ , 2002,
upon consideration of the attached Custody Conciliation Report, it ~s ordered and directed as follows:
1. The prior Order of this Court dated August 2, 2001 is modified to the extem of any
inconsistencies with this Order.
2. The Father shall have physical custody of the Children in accordance with the following
progressive schedule:
A. On Sunday, May 19, 2002, and Sunday, May 26, 2002, the Father shall have
supervised custody of the Children at his residence from 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m.
B. On Smaday, June 2, 2002 and Sunday, June 9, 2002, the Father shall have periods of
custody with the Children from 1:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m., which shall be supervised for the first
two hours and unsupervised for the second two hours each day.
C. Beginning on Sunday, June 16, 2002, and cominuing, pending the second Custody
Conciliation Conference, the Father shall have unsupervised partial physical custody of the
Children every Sunday from 1:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.
3. The parties shall be cooperative and flexible in making any necessary changes to the
custody arrangements to promote the Children's adjustment to the schedule.
4. The Father shall ensure that the paternal grandparents are not present for periods of
supervised custody.
5. The Mother shall provide transportation for all exchanges of custody, unless otherwise
agreed between the parties.
6. The Father shall refrain from drinking alcoholic beverages during his periods of custody.
7. The parties and counsel shall attend a second Custody Conciliation Conference in the office
of the Conciliator, Dawn S. Sunday, on Tuesday, July 23, 2002 at 8:30 a.m. The purpose of the
Conference shall be to review the Children's adjustment to the gradually increasing partial custody
schedule and establish ongoing custody arrangements.
8. The parties shall be supportive of each other's parenting relationship with the Children and
shall encourage the Children's love and respect for the other parent. Neither party shall do or say
anything which may estrange the Child fi.om the other parent, injure the opinion of the Child as to the
other parent, or hamper the free and natural development of the Child's love and respect for the other
parent. Both parties shall ensure that third parties having contact with the Child comply with this
provision.
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.
BY THE ~
Edward E. Guido,
cc: ~l~iarcus A. McKnight, III, Esquire - Counsel for Mother
/l~lenry W. Van Eck, Esquire - Counsel for Father
NICHOLE M. CUTLIP,
Plaintiff
VS.
ROBERT L. CUTLIP, III
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
01-2502 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
Madison M. Cutlip
Mikenna M. Cutlip
March 7, 2000 Mother
March 7, 2000 Mother
2. A Conciliation Conference was held on May 14, 2002, with the following individuals in
attendance: The Mother, Nichole M. Cutlip, with her counsel, Marcus A. McKnight, III, Esquire, and
the Father, Robert L. Cutlip, III, with his counsel, Henry W. Van Eck, Esquire.
3. The parties agreed to entry of an Order in the form as attached.
Dat e]/~ /~-~'-/ c-2C'~ ~ ~-~~ c~,
Dawn S. Sunday, Esquire
Custody Conciliator
NICHOLE M. CUTLIP,
Plaintiff
VS.
ROBERT L. CUTLIP, III,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
01-2502 CIVIL ACTION LAW
IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this ~ day of ~ ,2002,
upon consideration of the attached Custody Conciliation Report, it is ordered and directed as follows:
1. The prior Orders of this Court are vacated and replaced with this Order, with the exception
of the August 2, 2001 Order which is modified to the extent of any inconsistencies with this Order.
2. The parties shall obtain an assessment to be performed by Georgi Anderson, LCSW, ACSW
or other professional selected by agreement. The purpose of the assessment shall be to evaluate the
Childrens' readiness to expand the partial custody schedule to overnight periods. The parties shall also
obtain recommendations concerning implementation of an expanded schedule which will best serve the
interests of the Children if appropriate in the opinion of the professional. The parties shall equally
share all costs of the assessment. The parties shall cooperate in scheduling sessions for the Children
and the parties as promptly as possible.
3. Pending receipt of the professional recommendations and subsequent agreement of the
parties or Order of Court, the Father shall have partial physical custody of the Children every Sunday
from 12:30 p.m. through 7:00 p.m. and on alternating Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. The
alternating Saturday periods of custody shall begin on August 10, 2002.
4. The parties shall be supportive of each other's parenting relationship with the Children and
shall encourage the Children's love and respect for the other parent. Neither party shall do or say
anything which may estrange the Children from the other parent, injure the opinion of the Children as
to the other parent, or hamper the free and natural development of the Children's love and respect for
the other parent. Both parties shall ensure that third parties having contact with the Children comply
with this provision.
5. Upon completion of the assessment and receipt of the professional recommendations,
counsel for either party may contact the Conciliator to schedule an additional Custody Conciliation
Conference if necessary at that time.
6. 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.
cc:~Marcus A. McKnight, III, Esquire - Counsel for Mother
,/Henry W. Van Eck, Esquire - Counsel for Father
NICHOLE M. CUTLIP,
Plaintiff
VS.
ROBERT L. CUTLIP, IH
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
01-2502 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
Madison M. Cutlip
Mikenna M. Cutlip
March 7, 2000 Mother
March 7, 2000 Mother
2. A Conciliation Conference was held on July 30, 2002, with the following individuals in
attendance: The Mother, Nichole M. Cutlip, with her counsel, Marcus A. McKnight, 1II, Esquire, and
the Father, Robert L. Cutlip, IH, with his counsel, Henry W. Van Eck, Esquire.
3. The parties agreed to entry of an Order in the form as attached.
Date
Dawn S. Sunday, Esquire
Custody Conciliator
NICHOLE M. (CUTLIP) HALE
PLAINTIFF
V.
ROBERT L. CUTLIP, III
DEFENDANT
iN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
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01-2502 CIVIL ACTION LAW
:
: IN CUSTODY
ORDER OFCOURT
AND NOW, Wednesday, July 30, 2003 , 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, August 26, 2003 at 8:30 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 ~esent 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 TItE 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
32 South Bedford Street
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
Telephone (717) 249-3166
NICHOLE M. (CUTLIP) HALE,
Plaintiff/Petitioner
Vo
ROBERT L. CUTLIP, III,
Defendant/Respondent
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
:
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
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CIVIL ACTION - LAW
:
2001-2502 - CIVIL TERM
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IN CUSTODY
PETITION TO MODIFY CUSTODY
AND NOW comes the Plaintiff/Petitioner, Nichole M. (Cutlip) Hale, by her attorneys,
Irwin, McKnight and Hughes, and presents the following Petition to Modify Custody.
1.
The Petitioner is Nichole M. (Cutlip) Hale, an adult individual residing at 57 Oliver
Road, Enola, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17025.
2.
The Respondent is Robert L. Cutlip, III, an adult individual residing at 1141 Longs Gap
Road, Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17013.
3.
The parties are the natural parents of two (2) minor children, namely Madison M. Cutlip
and Mikenna M. Cutlip, both bom on March 7, 2000.
4.
The parties are currently governed by a custody Order of Court dated August 2, 2001, a
copy of which is attached hereto and marked as Exhibit "A".
5.
In June, the Respondent permitted his girlfriend, Lisa Robinson, to move in with him.
Ms. Robinson has physically disciplined the minor children who do not like her. She also has
been openly hostile to the Petitioner in front the minor children.
The Petitioner requests that the parties be directed to return the children to George
Anderson for an evaluation.
7.
The Petitioner desires that primary physical custody of said children remain with
Petitioner, and periods of temporary custody to Respondent be limited to time when Lisa
Robinson is not in the residence of the Respondent.
8.
The best interests and permanent welfare of the minor children requires that the Court
grant the Petitioner's request as set forth above.
WHEREFORE, Petitioner, Nichole M. (Cutlip) Hale, respectfully requests that she
retain primary physical custody and shared legal custody of Madison M. Cutlip and Mikenna M.
Cutlip, as provided herein, with periods of temporary custody to Respondent as set forth above.
Date: July 24, 2003
Respectfully submitted,
GHT & HUGHES
By: Mar~l~s A.Atto~ey fo ~r~l~Esquire
60 West Pomfret Street
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013-3222
(717) 249-2353
Supreme Court I. D. No. 25476
VERIFICATION
The foregoing Petition to Modify Custody is based upon information which has been
gathered by counsel and myself in the preparation of this action. I have head the statements
made in this document and they are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information
and belief. I understand that false statements herein made are subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.
C.S.A. Section 4904, relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
Date: July 24, 2003
NICHOLE M. CUTLIP,
Plaintiff
ROBERT L. CUTLIP, HI,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
:
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
:
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
:
2001-2502 CIVIL TERM
:
IN DIVORCE
PRAECIPE TO TRANSMIT RECORD
To the Prothonotary:
Transmit the record, together with the following information, to the court for entry ora divorce decree:
1. Ground for Divorce: irretrievable breakdown under Section 3301(c) o£the Divorce Code.
2. Date and manner of service of complaint: A certified copy of the Complaint in Divorce was served upon
the defendant, Robert L. Cuflip, III, on May 16, 2001, by certified, restricted delivery mail, addressed to him at 1141
Longs Gap Road, Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013, with Return Receipt Number 7099 3400 0018 4997 1803.
3. Complete either paragraph (a) or (b).
(a) Date of execution of the affidavit of consent required by Section 3301 (c) of the Divorce
Code: by plaintiff: July 27, 2001; by defendant: July 31, 2001.
(b)(1) Date of execution o£ the affidavit required by Section 3301(d) of the Divorce Code:
(b)(2) Date of filing and sen4ce of the plaintiffs affidavit upon the defendant:
4. Related claims pending: NONE.
5. Complete either (a) or (b).
(a) Date end manner of service of the Notice of Intention to file Praecipe to Transmit Record,
a copy of which is attached:
(b) Date plaintiffs Waiver of Notice in Section 3301(c) Divorce was filed with the
Prothonotmy: Augnst 2, 2001.
Notice in Secti 3301(c) D' oree was filed with the
Prothonotary: August 2, 2001.
QtJmE
Attorney for Plaintiff
MARRIAGE SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT made this /~ dayof ~b~ ,2001, by and between
NICHOLE M. CUTLIP, (hereinafter referred to as "WIFE") hnd ROBERT L. CUTLIP, III,
(hereinafter referred to as "HUSBAND").
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, HUSBAND and WIFE were lawfully married on June 26, 1999, in the
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania and separated on April 7, 2001. WIFE filed a Complaint in
Divorce in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, docketed at 01-2502 Civil Term on April 27,
2001.
The parties hereto agree and covenant as follows:
The parties intend to maintain separate and permanent domiciles and to live apart from
each other. It is the intent and purpose of this Agreement to set forth the respective rights and
duties of the parties while they continue to live apart fi'om each other.
The parties have attempted to divide their matrimonial property in a manner which
conforms to a just and right standard, with due regard to the fights of each party. It is the intent
of the parties that such division shall be final and shall forever determine their respective rights.
The division of existing marital property is not intended by the parties to constitute in any way a
sale or exchange of assets.
Further, the parties agree to continue living separately and apart from the other at any
place or places that he or she may select as they have heretofore been doing. Neither party shall
molest, harass, annoy, injure, threaten or interfere with the other party in any matter whatsoever.
Each party may carry on and engage in any employment, profession, business or other activity as
he or she may deem advisable for his or her sole use and benefit. Neither party shall interfere
with the uses, ownership, enjoyment or disposition of any property now owned and not specified
herein or property hereafter acquired by the other.
The consideration for this contract and agreement is the mutual benefit to be obtained by
both of the parties hereto and the covenants and agreements of each of the parties to the other.
The adequacy of the consideration for all agreements herein contained is stipulated, confessed,
and admitted by the parties, and the parties intend to be legally bound hereby.
Each party to the Agreement acknowledges and declares that he or she, respectively:
a. is represented by counsel of his or her own choosing;
b. is fully and completely informed of the facts relating to
the subject matter of this Agreement and of the rights
and liabilities of the parties;
c. enters into this Agreement voluntarily after receiving the
advice of counsel;
d. has given careful and mature thought to the making of this
Agreement;
e. has carefully read each provision of this Agreement; and
f. fully and completely understands each provision of this
Agreement, both as to the subject matter and legal effect.
This Agreement shall become effective immediately as of the date of execution.
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It is the purpose and intent of this Agreement to settle forever and completely the interest
and obligations of the parties in all property that they own separately, and all property that would
qualify as marital property under the Pennsylvania Divorce Code, Title 23, Section 401(e), and
that is referred to in this Agreement as "Marital Property", as between themselves, their heirs and
assigns. The parties have attempted to divide their Marital Property in a manner that conforms to
a just and fair standard, with due regard to the rights of each Party. The division of existing
Marital Property is not intended by the parties to constitute in any way a sale or exchange of
assets, and the division is being effected without the introduction of outside funds or other
property not constituting a part of the marital estate.
It is the further purpose of this Agreement to settle forever and completely any obligation
under the Pennsylvania Divorce Code relating to spousal support or alimony.
Each party represents and warrants that he or she has made a full and fair disclosure to the
other of all of his or her property interests of any nature, including any mortgage, pledge, lien,
charge, security interest, encumbrance, or reslxiction to which any property is subject. Each party
further represents that he or she has made a full and fair disclosure of all debts and obligations of
any nature for which he or she is currently liable or may become liable. Each further represents
and warrants that he or she has not made any gifts or transfers for inadequate consideration of
Marital Property without the prior consent of the other.
Each Party acknowledges that, to the extent desired, he or she has had access to all joint
and separate State and Federal Tax Returns filed by or on behalf of either or both Parties during
marriage.
REAL ESTATE: The parties do not own any real estate.
DEBTS: HUSBAND will be solely responsible for his own debts. WIFE will be solely
responsible for her debts. HUSBAND agrees to assume all liability for the payment of the first
mortgage and home equity loans until the real estate is sold. HUSBAND will indemnify and
hold harmless WIFE from all obligation related to these loans. WIFE will be solely responsible
for payment of the automobile loan until the real estate is sold. WIFE will indemnify and hold
harmless HUSBAND fi.om any claim made against him related to the automobile loan.
HUSBAND agrees to pay off the loan at Waypoint Bank which has an approximate balance of
Four Hundred Forty and no/100 ($440.00) Dollars.
SPOUSAL SUPPORT: It is the mutual desire of the parties that HUSBAND will not be
required to pay support or alimony pendente lite to the WIFE for herself. WIFE will not
provide any financial support or alimony pendente lite to the HUSBAND. The parties also waive
any right they have to receive alimony payments from the other following the entry of the
Divorce Decree in this matter. Any child support will be as ordered by the Cumberland County
Office of Domestic Relations.
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10.
PERSONAL PROPERTY: The parties agree that the personal property shall be divided
as follows:
HUSBAND shall receive the following items:
a. The personal property in his possession.
b. His bank accounts;
c. Any life insurance policy;
d. His employee benefits; and
e. His IRA.
WIFE shall receive the following items:
a. The personal property in her current possession.,
b. Her bank accounts;
c. Any life insurance policy; and
d. Her employee benefits.
The WIFE hereby waives all right and title which she may have in any personal property
of the HUSBAND. HUSBAND likewise waives any interest which he has in the personal
property of the WIFE. Henceforth, each of the parties shall own, have and enjoy independently
of any claim or right of the other party, all items of personal property of every kind, nature and
description and wherever situated, which are then owned or held by or which may hereafter
belong to the HUSBAND or WIFE with full power to the HUSBAND or the WIFE to dispose
of same as fully and effectually, in all respects and for all purposes as if he or she were
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Each party agrees that neither will incur obligations, liens or liabilities on account of the
other and that from the date of this Agreement, neither party shall contract or incur obligations,
liens or any liability whatsoever on account of the other.
11.
AUTOMOBILES:
a. HUSBAND agrees to waive any and ail interest
which he may have in the automobiles in possession
of the WIFE.
b. WIFE agrees to waive any and all interest which she
may have in the automobiles in possession of the HUSBAND.
They each waive any elaim which they have in any automobile owned by the other party.
12.
INSURANCE AND EMPLOYEE BENEFITS: The parties agree that any life
insurance policies on the life of HUSBAND or WIFE or any other employee benefits, including
but not limited to retirement, profit sharing or medical benefits of either party, shall be their own.
WIFE waives all right, title and claim to HUSBAND'S employee benefits, and HUSBAND
waives all right, rifle, and claim to any of WIFE'S employee benefits.
13.
BENEFITS AND BANK ACCOUNTS: WIFE agrees to waive all right, title and
interest which she may have in the savings or checking or any other bank accounts of the
HUSBAND. The HUSBAND agrees to waive ail interest which he has in the bank accounts of
the WIFE.
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14.
DIVORCE: The parties both agree to cooperate with each other in obtaining a final
divorce of the marriage. It is agreed that the parties will execute and file the consents necessary
to obtain the divorce. Any party who fails to cooperate with obtaining the Divorce shall pay all
the costs and legal fees of the party who is seeking the divorce.
15.
BREACH: If either party breaches any provisions of this Agreement, the other party
should have the right, at his or her election, to sue for damages for such breach or seek such other
remedies or relief as may be available to him or her, and the party breaching this contract will be
responsible for payment of legal fees and costs incurred by the other in enforcing their rights
under this Agreement.
16.
ADDITIONAL INSTRUMENTS: Each of the parties shall fi.om time to time, at the
request of the other, execute, acknowledge and deliver to the other party any and all further
instruments that may be reasonably required to give full force and effect to the provisions of this
Agreement.
17.
VOLUNTARY EXECUTION: The provisions of this Agreement and their legal effect
have been fully explained to the parties by their respective counsel, and each party
acknowledges that the Agreement is fair and equitable, and that it is being entered into
voluntarily, and that it is not the result of any duress or undue influence. The provisions of this
Agreement are fully understood by both parties and each party acknowledges that the Agreement
is fair and equitable, that it is being entered into voluntarily, and that it is not the result of any
duress or undue influence.
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18.
ENTIRE AGREEMENT: This Agreement contains the entire understanding of the
parties and there are no representations, warranties, covenants or undertakings other than those
expressly set forth herein.
APPLICABLE LAW:
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
19.
This Agreement shall be construed under the Laws of the
20.
PRIOR AGREEMENTS: It is understood and agreed that any and all property
settlement agreements which may or have been executed prior to the date and time of this
Agreement are null and void and of no effect.
21.
PAYMENT OF COSTS AND LEGAL FEES: The parties agree to pay for their own
costs and legal fees required to obtain and complete the divorce.
22.
WAIVER OF CLAIMS AGAINST ESTATES: Except as herein otherwise provided,
each party may dispose of his or her property in any way, and each party hereby waives and
relinquishes any and all rights he or she may now have or hereafter acquire, under the present or
future laws of any jurisdiction, to share in the property or the estate of the other as a result of the
marital relationship, including without limitation, dower, courtesy, statutory allowance, widow's
allowance, right to take in intestacy, right to take against the Will of the other, and right to act as
administrator or executor of the other's estate, and each will, at the request of the other, execute,
acknowledge and deliver any and all instruments which may be necessary or advisable to carry
into effect this mutual waiver and relinquishment of all such interests, rights and claims.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereunto have set their hands and seals the day
and year first above written.
WITNESS~.'~. ] ]
· (SEAL)
ROBERT L. CUTLIP, tII
iN ThE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
NICHOLE M. CUTLIP,
Plaintiff
VERSUS
ROBERT L. CUTLIP, III,
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY
STATE OF ~.~,, PENNA.
NO. 2001-2502 CIVIL TERM
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE
Defendant
AND NOW,
DECREED THAT
DECREE IN
DIVORCE
NICHOLE M. CUTLIP
2001 ,ITIS ORDERED AND
, PLAINTIFF,
AND ROBERT L. CUTLIP, III , 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;
The Marriage Settlement Agreement dated July 16, 2001 and signed by the
parties is hereby incorporated into this Decree, but not merged.
/ PROTHONO~A~'