HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-5393JEFFREY R. POTTINGER,
Plaintiff
V.
SHERRY M. POITINGER,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
:CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 0 7- Y393 CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN CUSTODY
COMPLAINT FOR CUSTODY
1. The Plaintiff is Jeffrey R. Pottinger, residing at 67 Regency South, Carlisle,
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17013.
2. The Defendant is Sherry M. Pottinger, who last resided at 67 Regency South,
Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17013.
3. Plaintiff seeks primary Physical custody of the following child:
NAME PRESENT RESIDENCE
Alexis Diane Pottinger
D.O.B.
Not known. Daughter's 12/8/01
last known address was
67 Regency South,
Carlisle, Cumberland
County, Pennsylvania 17013.
The child was not horn out of wedlock.
The child is presently in the custody of Sherry M. Pottinger, whose current residence is not
known, although Defendant believes she is in Rockport, Aransas County, Texas.
During the past five years, the child has resided with the following persons and at the
following addresses:
NAME
RESI- D? DATE
Jeffrey R. Pottinger &
Sherry M
Potti 4000 Wildcat Drive, Apt. 211
.
nger Portland, Texas 78374 12/8/01-5/02
Jeffrey R. Pottinger &
Sherry M. Pottin
er 1409 Crosby Street
5/0
g Portland Texas, 78374 2-11/02
Jeffrey R. Pottinger,
Sherry M. Pottinger
Neil 109 Garnett Road
,
Blair & Margaret Blair Rockport, Texas 78382
11/02-7/04
Jeffrey R. Pottinger, 282 Ridge Hill Road
Sherry M. Pottinger, 7/048104
Maureen Pottinger, Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
Holly Pottinger, Roger
Pottinger, Jesse Pottinger,
& Taylor Albert
Jeffrey R. Pottinger & 67 Regency South
Sherry M. Pottinger Carlisle, PA 17013 8/04-10/4/04
The mother of the child is Sherry M. Pottinger, whose last known address was 67 Regency South,
Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, 17013. She is married.
The father of the child is Jeffrey R. Pottinger, currently residing at 67 Re en
Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania g cY south,
?'> ennsylvania 17013. He is married.
4.
The relationship of Plaintiff to the child is that of father.
The Plaintiff currently
resides with the following persons:
NAME RELATE
None.
JEFFREY R. POTTINGER IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
PLAINTIFF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. 04-5393 CIVIL ACTION LAW
SHERRY M.POTTINGER
IN CUSTODY
DEFENDANT
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, Friday July 01, 2005 , upon consideration of the attached Complaint,
it is hereby directed that parties and their respective counsel appear before Melissa P. Greevy, Esq. the conciliator,
at DJ Manlove's 1901 State St., Camp Hill, PA 17011 on Wednesday, August 17, 2005 at 11:00 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: /s/ Melissa P. Greevy, Es q,
Custody Conciliator
The Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County is required by law to comply with the Americans
with Disabilites Act of 1990. For information about accessible facilities and reasonable accommodations
available to disabled individuals having business before the court, please contact our office. All arrangements
must be made at least 72 hours prior to any hearing or business before the court. You must attend the scheduled
conference or hearing.
YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR ATTORNEY AT ONCE. IF YOU DO NOT
HAVE AN ATTORNEY OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE OFFICE SET
FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP.
Cumberland County Bar Association
32 South Bedford Street
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
Telephone (717) 249-3166
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5. The relationship of Defendant to the child is that of mother. The Defendant
currently resides with the following person:
NAME RELATIONSHIP
Alexis Diane Pottinger Daughter
6. Defendant has filed for custody in Aransas County, Texas, on October 4, 2004.
There has not been litigation on this proceeding to date, although a hearing is scheduled for October
28, 2004• Plaintiff does not know of a person not a party to the proceedings who has physical
custody of the child or claims to have custody or visitation rights with respect to the child.
7. The best interest and permanent welfare of the child will be served by granting the
relief requested.
8. Each parent whose parental rights to the child have not been terminated and the
person who has physical custody of the child has been narned as pies to this action.
WHEREFORE, the Plaintiff, Jeffrey R. Pottinger, requests the court to grant him custody of
the minor child, Alexis Diane Pottinger.
JAMES, SAUM, DIETTERICK & CONNELLY LLP
Date:
By: ?
ourtney L. Kishel, squ?
Attorney for Plainti
Post Office Box 650
Hershey, pA 17033
(717) 533-3280
PA I.D. No. 81509
RIF-
VERIFICATION
I verify that the statements made in this pleading 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 unswom
falsification to authorities.
Date: .? ZCv • C Lti,
Jeffrey R. Po ' er
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JEFFREY R. POTTINGER IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
PLAINTIFF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. 04-5393 CIVIL ACTION LAW
SHERRY M. POTTINGER
IN CUSTODY
DEFENDANT
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, Thursday, November 04, 2004 , upon consideration of the attached Complaint,
it is hereby directed that parties and their respective counsel appear before Melissa P. Greevy, Esq. , the conciliator,
at 301 Market Street, Lemoyne, PA 17043 on Wednesday, December 01, 2004 at 9:30 AM
for a Pre-Hearing Custody Conference. At such conference, an effort will be made to resolve the issues in dispute; or
if this cannot be accomplished, to define and narrow the issues to be heard by the court, and to enter into a temporary
order. 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/ Melissa F. Greevy, Esq. mnc
Custody Conciliator
The Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County is required by law to comply with the Americans
with Disabilites Act of 1990. For information about accessible facilities and reasonable accommodations
available to disabled individuals having business before the court, please contact our office. All arrangements
must be made at least 72 hours prior to any hearing or business before the court. You must attend the
scheduled conference or hearing.
YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR ATTORNEY AT ONCE. IF YOU DO NOT
HAVE AN ATTORNEY OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE OFFICE SET
FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP.
Cumberland County Bar Association
32 South Bedford Street
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
Telephone (717) 249-3166
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JEFFREY R. POTTINGER, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Plaintiff, : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. : NO. 04-5393
SHERRY M. POTTINGER, : CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Defendant. : IN CUSTODY
DEFENDANT'S PRELIMINARY OBJECTIONS
TO JURISDICTION
AND NOW, comes the Defendant, Sherry M. Pottinger, by and through her attorneys,
Meyers, Desfor, Saltzgiver & Boyle, and files the following Preliminary Objections to
Jurisdiction and in support thereof avers as follows:
1. Defendant resides in Corpus Christi, Texas.
2. Plaintiff resides in Carlisle, Pennsylvania.
3. The parties are the parents of one minor child namely, Alexis Diane Pottinger whose
date of birth is December 8, 2001.
4. On October 4, 2004, Defendant filed an Original Petition in Suit Affecting the Parent-
Child Relationship in Aransas County, Texas, docketed at A-04-7141-FL where she
resides. Plaintiff was served with a copy of this Petition.
5. Plaintiff filed the instant Complaint for Custody on October 26, 2004, while the Texas
action is still pending.
6. The instant Complaint was not served directly upon Defendant.
7. Defendant objects to the jurisdiction of Pennsylvania and Cumberland County over this
custody action.
8. Defendant objects to the jurisdiction of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
MEYERS, DESFOR, SALTZGIVER & BOYLE
410 NORTH SECOND STREET • P.O. BOX 1062 • HARRISBURG, PA 17108
(717) 236-9428 • FAX (717) 236-2817
Pennsylvania is not the child's "home state" as defined by 23 Pa. C.S.A. § 5343 and the
Commonwealth does not have jurisdiction of this matter pursuant to 23 Pa. C.S.A.
§5344. The child has not resided in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania for a period of
six months prior to filing the Complaint. Further, pursuant to 23 Pa. C.S.A. § 5347, a
court of this Commonwealth cannot exercise jurisdiction in this matter because a
proceeding concerning the custody of the child was pending in a court of another state
and that state was exercising jurisdiction in conformance with the Uniform Child
Custody Jurisdiction Act.
9. The child was born in Portland, Texas and continually resided in Texas until July 6,
2004, when the parties and the child left Texas by automobile and arrived in
Pennsylvania on July 9, 2004.
10. On September 29, 2004, Defendant and the child left Carlisle, Pennsylvania with the
Plaintiff's knowledge, and traveled to Corpus Christi, Texas.
11. The parties have had a troubled marriage for quite some time. During Defendant's stay
in Texas in September 2004, Defendant determined that she could not return to
Pennsylvania or to the marriage. During a telephone call with Plaintiff on October 4,
2004 the parties decided to separate.
12. Defendant objects to the jurisdiction of the Cumberland County, Pennsylvania Court as
Pennsylvania is not the child's home state.
13. The child's home state is Texas and pursuant to 23 Pa. C.S.A. §§ 5344 and 5348 this
custody action should be transferred to Texas as that is the state with the most
significant contacts with the child. All witnesses regarding the child's daycare, welfare
MEYERS, DESFOR, SALTZGIVER & BOYLE
410 NORTH SECOND STREET • P.O. BOX 1062 • HARRISBURG, PA 17108
(717) 236-9428 • FAX (717) 236-2817
and well-being reside in Texas. Texas is the most convenient forum and the forum with
the most significant contacts with the child.
14. Defendant objects to the jurisdiction of Cumberland County and requests that this
custody action be transferred to Aransas County, Texas.
WHEREFORE, Defendant requests this Honorable Court transfer this custody action to
Aransas County, Texas.
Respectfully submitted,
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Laurie . a t giv r, Esquirk
Attorney 1. D. 6138
Meyers, Desfor, Saltzgiver & Boyle
410 North Second Street
P.O. Box 1062
Harrisburg, PA 17108
(717)236-9428
Attorney for Defendant
MEYERS, DESFOR, SALTZGIVER & BOYLE
410 NORTH SECOND STREET • P.O. BOX 1062 • HARRISBURG, PA 17108
(717) 236-9428 • FAX (717) 236-2817
JEFFREY R. POTTINGER, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Plaintiff, : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. : NO. 04-5393
SHERRY M. POTTINGER, : CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Defendant. : IN CUSTODY
VERIFICATION
I, Laurie A. Saltzgiver, Esquire, hereby swear and affirm that the facts contained in
Defendant's Preliminary Objections to Jurisdiction are true and correct to the best of my
knowledge, information, and belief based upon information provided by Sherry M. Pottinger
and from my own firsthand knowledge and that said facts are made subject to the penalties of
18 Pa. C.S. § 4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities. Defendant is outside the
jurisdiction of this Court such that her verification cannot be timely obtained.
Date: '
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Laurie A. Saltzgiker, Esqui
Attorney for Defendant
MEYERS, DESFOR, SALTZGIVER & BOYLE
410 NORTH SECOND STREET • P.O. BOX 1062 • HARRISBURG, PA 17108
(717) 236-9428 • FAX (717) 236-2817
JEFFREY R. POTTINGER, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Plaintiff, : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. : NO. 04-5393
SHERRY M. POTTINGER, : CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Defendant. : IN CUSTODY
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I hereby certify on this 15th day of November, 2004, that a true and correct copy of the
foregoing Defendant's Preliminary Objections to Jurisdiction was sent via first-class mail,
postage pre-paid, to:
Jeffrey R. Pottinger
c/o Courtney L. Kishel, Esq.
P.O. BOX 650
Hershey, PA 17033
LauAAal giv r \y
Attorney for Defen ant
MEYERS, DESFOR, SALTZGIVER & BOYLE
410 NORTH SECOND STREET • P.O. BOX 1062 • HARRISBURG, PA 17108
(717) 236-9428 • FAX (717) 236-2817
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JEFFREY R. POTTINGER,
Plaintiff
V.
SHERRY M. POTTINGER,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
:CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 04-5393
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN CUSTODY
PLAINTIFF'S RESPONSE TO DEFENDANT'S
PRELIMINARY OBJECTIONS TO JURISDICTION
AND NOW, this 2nd day of December, 2004, comes the above-named Plaintiff and files this
Response to Defendant's Preliminary Objections to Jurisdiction.
1. Denied upon information received. Defendant resides in Aransas Pass, Texas.
2. Admitted.
3. Admitted.
4. Admitted.
5. Admitted in part, denied in part. It is denied that Defendant filed this action as a
resident of Texas. Rather defendant was a resident of Pennsylvania at the time she
filed the action in Texas. It is admitted that Plaintiff filed the Complaint in Custody
on October 26, 2004, while the Texas action was pending. That action was
subsequently dismissed by The Honorable William Adams, on October 28, 2004,
holding that Texas did not have proper jurisdiction. (See Exhibit "A")
6. Admitted, with clarification. It is admitted that undersigned counsel did not directly
serve the Complaint on the Defendant; however, her counsel in Texas, James M.
Hendricks, Esquire in Corpus Christi, Texas, agreed to accept service on behalf of
his client, the defendant, on October 26, 2004.
7. Neither admitted nor denied. No response is required. To the extent a response is
required, this averment is denied.
8. Admitted in part, denied in part. It is admitted that Pennsylvania is not the child's
"home state" as defined in 23 Pa.C.S.A. §5343. It is admitted that the child has not
resided in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania six months prior to the filing of the
Complaint. It is specifically denied that this Commonwealth does not have
jurisdiction over the matter. Rather, this Commonwealth has jurisdiction to preside
over this matter pursuant to 23 Pa.C.S.A. §5344(a)(4) of the Uniform Child Custody
Jurisdiction Act, hereinafter "UCCJA", because Texas has declined jurisdiction in
light of mothers "unjustifiable conduct". As previously stated, Judge Adams
determined Pennsylvania was the more appropriate jurisdiction to hear this matter.
This court also has jurisdiction pursuant to 23 Pa.C.S.A. §5344(a)(2) which provides
that this Commonwealth has proper jurisdiction if it is in the child's best interest
because the child and at least one parent reside in this Commonwealth and there is
substantial evidence concerning the present and future care, protection and personal
relationships of the child. The minor child currently resides with the Plaintiff in this
Commonwealth, is enrolled in a daycare facility in this Commonwealth, has
established healthy relationship with her peers, has daily interaction with Plaintiff's
family, including her paternal grandmother, aunts/uncles and her cousin.
Accordingly, Pennsylvania has proper jurisdiction.
9. Denied. Alexis Pottinger was born in Corpus Christi, Texas.
10. Admitted with clarification. Defendant advised Plaintiff that she had to travel to
Corpus Christi, Texas for a business trip. On September 29, 2004, Defendant left
Carlisle, Pennsylvania with minor child so that a visit could occur between the minor
child and Defendant's parents (child's maternal grandparents) while in Corpus
Christi. Under no circumstances was Plaintiff aware that Defendant intended to
remain in Texas. Rather, Defendant advised Plaintiff of her intentions to
permanently reside in Texas with their minor child after she had already filed the
action in Texas.
11. Denied. Plaintiff denies that the parties had a troubled marriage. It is specifically
denied that the parties decided to separation on October 4, 2004. Rather, Defendant
filed an action in Texas on October 4, 2004. Plaintiff asserts that Defendant
unilaterally decided to remain in Texas to continue her extra-marital affair, without
discussing the marriage or the minor child with Plaintiff.
12. No response required.
13. Denied. The Honorable William Adams has previously determined that Texas is not
the appropriate jurisdiction to handle the custody matter, in light of Defendant's
"unjustifiable conduct." Moreover, he determined that Pennsylvania was the
appropriate juriscition. Accordingly, this Commonwealth has appropriate
jurisdiction, pursuant to 23 Pa.C.S.A. §5344(a)(2) and (4). It is specifically denied
that Texas is the most convenient forum, or that Texas has more significant contacts
with the child. Plaintiff has resided here since July 9, 2004, his daughter currently
resides here with him, Plaintiffs family resides here in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, and
the child has daily interaction with Plaintiffs family, including her paternal
grandmother, aunts/uncles and cousin. As previously mentioned, the minor child is
enrolled in daycare in this Commonwealth and has established healthy relationship
with her peers.
14. Denied. A Judge in Aransas County, Texas has refused to hear this matter on the
basis that Texas is not the appropriate jurisdiction to hear this custody matter.
WHEREFORE, the Plaintiff, Jeffrey R. Pottinger, respectfully requests this Honorable
Court to deny Defendant's Preliminary Objections to Jurisdiction and maintain this action in
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
Respectfully submitted,
Date: ??•? o2 f By: 0),519?,?
Courtney L. Kish 1, .:squire
Attorney for Plaintiff
Post Office Box 650
Hershey, PA 17033
(717) 533-3280
PA I.D. No. 81509
JEFFREY R. POTTINGER, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Plaintiff :CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. : NO. 04-5393
SHERRY M. POTTINGER, : CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Defendant : IN CUSTODY
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Courtney L. Kishel, Esquire, of James, Smith, Dietterick & Connelly, LLP attorney for the
Plaintiff, Jeffrey R. Pottinger, hereby certify that 1 have served a copy of the foregoing Answer on
the following on the date and in the manner indicated below:
FIRST CLASS U.S. MAIL, POSTAGE PRE-PAID AND FACSIMILE (717) 236-2817
Laurie Saltzgiver, Esquire
Meyers, Desfor, Saltzgiver & Boyle
410 North Second Street
Harrisburg, PA 17108
Dated: yj V
ourtney L. Kish
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James, Smith, Di erick & Connelly, LLP
P.O. 650
Hershey, PA 17033
Counsel for Plaintiff
(717) 533-3280
PA I.D. #81509
EXHIBIT A
CAUSE NO. A-04-7141-FL
IN THE INTEREST OF § IN THE COUNTY COURT
ALEXIS DIANE POTTINGER, § AT LAW
A MINOR CHILD § ARANSAS COUNTY, TEXAS
RULING ON PLEA TO THE JURISDICTION
On the 28" day of October, 2004, came on to be considered the Plea to this Court's
Jurisdiction filed by JEFFERY POTTINGER, Respondent in the above cause.
Petitioner, SHERRY POTTINGER appeared in person and by and through her attorney,
James Hendrex, and announced ready.
Respondent, JEFFERY POTTINGER, appeared in person and by and through his
attorney, Michael P. O'Reilly, and announced ready.
The Court, after having considered the evidence and argument of counsel, finds that it
should decline jurisdiction in this matter by reason of the unjustifiable conduct of SHERRY
POTTINGER.
IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that Texas does not have jurisdiction in this matter and
that the question of custody of the minor child should be more properly litigated in Pennsylvania.
The Court does find that it does have jurisdiction to enteffemporary Emergency Orders
pursuant to section 152.204, Texas Family Code, and further that the parties have entered into an
agreement concerning Temporary Orders in this matter. The Court further finds that the
agreement of the parties is in the best interest of the minor child, ALEXIS DIANE POTTINGER.
Cause Na. A-04-7141 FL-A day of ?' 1Z -D 20
Ruling on Plea to the Jurisdiction at .5t,.5 o'clock ? M
Pam Heard, District Clerk
County C aw, Aransas Co., Texas
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Page 1 of 3
It is therefore ordered that Respondent, JEFFERY POTTINGER shall have possession of
the minor child, ALEXIS DIANE POTTINGER from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm, on October 28, 2004,
and October 29, 2004. JEFFERY POTTINGER shall pick up the child and return the child to the
residence of SHERRY POTTINGER.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that JEFFERY POTTINGER shall then pick up the child at
4:00 pm, on Saturday, October 30, 2004, and shall have possession of the child until 4:00 pm, on
December 4, 2004. On December 4, 2004, SHERRY POTTINGER shall pick up the child at the
home of JEFFERY POTTINGER and shall have possession from December 4, 2004, until
January 8, 2005, In the event that a final trial cannot be scheduled by early January of 2005, the
parties will continue to alternate possession of the minor child in 35 day increments and the party
that is entitled to the next possession will be obligated to pick up the child from the home of the
party currently in possession.
The parties have agreed, and IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that this case shall be
scheduled for a final trial and final disposition in early January of 2005, or as soon thereafter as
can be arranged in the Courts in Pennsylvania.
It is further ordered that each party (during their period of non-possession) shall have
reasonable daily telephone contact with the minor child, ALEXIS DIANE POTTINGER.
It is the intention of the parties AND IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that this Order and
the agreement of the parties is intended to be enforceable in all states including specifically the
state of Pennsylvania and the state of Texas.
Cause No. A-04-7141 FL-A
Ruling on Plea to the Jurisdiction Page 2 of 3
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that each party shall be responsible for their own attorney's
fees and costs incurred herein, and costs are assessed against the party by whom incurred.
Rendered as a judgment on October 28, 2004, but ministerially SIGNED on the ! day
of November, 2004.
JUDGE PRESIDING
APPROVED AS TO FORM ONLY:
James Hendrex
Michael P. O'Reilly
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Attorney for Sherry Pottinger Attorney ry g
SBN: 09448980 SBN:15301000
1 126 Third Street 1402 N. Chaparral Street
Corpus Christi, TX 78404 Corpus Christi, TX 78401
office: 361-884-3488 office: 361-887-7444
fax: 361-884-3688 fax: 361-887-7732
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Cause No. A-04-7141 FL-A
Ruling on Plea to the Jurisdiction Page 3 of 3
STAR= OF T EXA5
COUNTY OF ARANSAS
?am Heard, District Cierk, of Aransas County, Texas, do
hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy
of the original record, now in my lawful custody and
possession, as appears of record in volume
image of the Records of the County Court at Law
on file i offic and and se o ere,
this dayy of 20
PAM D, DISTR ERK
Aran y x a
Day
VERIFICATION
I verify that the statements made in this Pleading are true and correct. I understand that false
statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. Section 4944 relating to unworn
falsification to authorities.
Date: Qr -5- 0
Jeffrey R. Pottin
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Plaintiff
DEC (5200
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v
Roger W. Decker,
NO. 04- 5,498 CIVIL TERM
Defendant PROTECTION FROM ABUSE
ORDER FOR CONTINUANCE
AND NOW, this 15th day of December 2004, upon consideration of the attached
Motion for Continuance, the matter scheduled for hearing on December 16, 2004, by this
Court's Order of December 9, 2004, is hereby rescheduled for hearing on
1) as-ass ct. *1-7 -` ji 0A.m in Courtroom No.5 on the 4th Floor of the
Cumberland County Courthouse, 1 Courthouse Square, Carlisle, Pennsylvania.
The Temporary Protection From Abuse Order shall remain in effect through May
1, 2006, or until farther Order of Court, whichever comes first.
e Court,
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Edward E. Guido, Judge
Grace E. D'Alo, Attorney for Plaintiff
Geoffrey Biringer, Attorney for Plaintiff
Jessica Diamondstone, Attorney for Plaintiff
MidPenn Legal Services
Decker, Pro Se Defendant
2449 Walnut Street
Harrisburg PA 17105
8 IrviRogerne Row
Carlisle, W PA 17013
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Karen L. Wachter, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v
NO. 04- -1498 CIVIL TERM
Roger W. Decker,
Defendant PROTECTION FROM ABUSE
MOTION FOR CONTI14UANCE
Plaintiff, Karen L Wachter, by and through her attorneys, Jessica Diamondstone
and Grace E. D'Alo of MidPenn Legal Services, moves the. Court for an Order
rescheduling the hearing in the above-captioned case on the grounds that:
1. A Temporary Protection From Abuse Order was issued by this Court on
November 2, 2004, scheduling a hearing for November 10, 2004, at 3:30 p.m.
2. A Order for Continuance was granted on November 10, 2004 rescheduling
the hearing to November 29, 2004.
3. An order for continuance was granted on November 22, 2004 rescheduling
the hearing to December 16, 2004.
3. The Defendant has not been served as of this date, December 15, 2004.
4. Attorney for Plaintiff requests a continuance; of this hearing to allow for
the defendant to be served at a new address.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff requests that the Court grant this Motion and reschedule
this matter for hearing, and that the Temporary Protection From Abuse Order remain in
effect through April May 1, 2006, or until further Order of Court, whichever comes first.
Respectfully Submitted,
MIDPENN LEGAL SERVICES
BY:
Grace E. D'Alo, Attorney for Plaintiff
Jessica Diamondstone, Attorney for Plaintiff
8 Irvine Row
Carlisle, PA 17013
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JEFFREY R. POTTINGER IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. NO. 04-5393
SHERRY M. POTTINGER CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Defendant IN CUSTODY
TRANSCRIPT OF PROCEEDINGS
Proceedings held before the HONOF:ABLE EDGAR B. BAYLEY, J.,
Cumberland County Courthouse,
Carlisle, Pennsylvania,
on December 28, 2004 in Courtroom Number 2.
APPEARANCES:
Courtney L. Kishel, Esquire
For the Plaintiff
Laurie A. Saltzgiver, Esquire
For the Defendant
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(The following proceedings were held at 2:18 p.m.)
THE COURT: This is the custody case jurisdiction
I issue?
MS. KISHEL: Yes, Your Flonor.
THE COURT: I understand there is an agreement.
MS. SALTZGIVER: Yes, we do have an agreement, Your
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THE COURT: Fine, we will put the agreement on the
record, and I will put it into the form of an order.
MS. SALTZGIVER: The parties, Jeffrey Pottinger and
Sherry Pottinger, have reached an agreement regarding the
custody of their child, Alexis Diane Pottinger, whose date of
birth is December 8, 2001.
The parties shall have shared legal and physical
custody of Alexis. The parties shall share all information
regarding Alexis, including all medical information,
educational information and day care information.
The mother shall have physical custody of Alexis
for nine days each month from a Friday until a Sunday. Mother
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of June and July of each year. Father shall have physical
custody of Alexis at all other times.
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for Alexis. Mother shall pay for all plane fares and shall
travel with the child. Father agrees to meet the child at the
airport in a timely fashion. In exchange for mother's payment
of all transportation, the parties waive any claim for spousal
support or child support.
The parties shall alternate the holidays. They
shall split the Christmas holiday and the New Years holiday,
and they shall alternate Thanksgiving holiday and the Easter
holiday. Mother had Christmas this year, so father shall have
Christmas in 2005. Mother shall have New Years this year and
she will also have New Years in 2005 because of the current
schedule. Mother shall have Thanksgiving in 2005, and the
father shall have Easter in 2005 and the holidays shall
alternate thereafter.
We have agreed that the schedule shall be effective
currently, however, the parties acknowledge that the child is
currently in mother's custody and the child shall remain in
mother's custody until Saturday, January 15, 2005, and that
shall be considered to be mother's period of custody for the
month of January.
The parties agree that they shall alternate taking
the child as an income tax deduction each year. Father shall
be permitted to take the child as a tax deduction for the tax
year 2004.
If either party is visiting in either Pennsylvania
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or Texas, they shall have the right to visit with the child,
and the parties can just make all arrangements for that
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THE COURT: So agreed.
MS. KISHEL: Just that one weekend in July that my
client can come down.
MS. SALTZGIVER: That shall include a period of
visitation for father in Texas over his birthday in July.
THE COURT: Of each year?
MS. SALTZGIVER: Of each year.
THE COURT: I will put that in order form. It
might take me a little while to get it out, but I will get an
order out for you.
Now, do I understand, one, this was brought before
me today on a jurisdictional issue, Texas had entered a
temporary order but declined jurisdiction?
MS. KISHEL: That is correct, Your Honor.
THE COURT: So this not only is a resolution of the
jurisdictional issue but this is a comprehensive resolution of
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THE COURT: I am happy to do so. Court is in
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CERTIFICATION
I hereby certify that the proceedings are contained
fully and accurately in the notes taken by me on the above
cause and that this is a correct transcript of same.
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Official Stenographer
The foregoing record of the proceedings on the
hearing of the within matter is hereby approved and directed to
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JEFFREY R. POTTINGER, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
PLAINTIFF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V.
SHERRY M. POTTINGER,
DEFENDANT 04-5393 CIVIL TERM
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this '0"j?A. day of January, 2005, the parties having
reached a comprehensive custody agreement resolving all such issues before the court,
IT IS ORDERED:
(1) Jeffrey R. Pottinger and Sherry M. Pottinger shall have joint legal custody of
Alexis Diane Pottinger, born December 8, 2001.
(2) The mother shall have Alexis nine days each month from a Friday until a
Sunday, the days to be set by the parents, and for the entire months of June and July
each year. The father shall have Alexis at all other times.
(3) The mother shall pay for all roundtrip transportation between Pennsylvania
and Texas and shall travel with Alexis. The father will meet Alexis at the airport.
(4) The father shall have Alexis for Easter in 2005, and the mother shall have
her for Thanksgiving in 2005. These holidays shall alternate thereafter.
(5) The mother shall have New Years Day in 2005.
(6) The father shall have Christmas in 2005, and the mother shall have New
Years Day in 2006. These holidays shall alternate thereafter.
(7) Alexis is now with the mother until January 15th, which time will be her period
with Alexis for January, 2005.
(8) If the father is in Texas or the mother is in Pennsylvania, that parent may visit
with Alexis.
By
Edgar B. Bayley, J.
?"ourtney L. Kishel, Esquire
For Plaintiff
,, curie A. Saltzgiver, Esquire
For Defendant
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JEFFREY R. POTTINGER, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. : NO. 04-5393
SHERRY M. POTTINGER, : CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Defendant : IN CUSTODY
PLAINTIFF'S ANSWER TO
DEFENDANT'S COUNTERCLAIM
AND NOW, this ULA_ day of February, 2005, comes the above-named Plaintiff by and
through his attorney, Courtney L. Kishel, Esquire of James, Smith, Dietterick & Connelly, LLP and
files an Answer to Defendant's Counterclaim as follows:
17. No answer required.
18. Admitted upon information and belief.
19. Admitted.
20. This averment states a conclusion of law to which no response is required.
Respectfully submitted,
Date: - • U 6
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Courtney L. Kishe Esquire
Attorney for Plait ti
Post Office Box 650
Hershey, PA 17033
(717) 533-3280
PA I.D. No. 81509
JEFFREY R. POTTINGER,
Plaintiff
V.
SHERRY M. POTTINGER,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 04-5393
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN CUSTODY
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Courtney L. Kishel, Esquire, of James, Smith, Dietterick & Connelly, LLP attorney for the
Plaintiff, Jeffrey R. Pottinger, hereby certify that I have served a copy of the foregoing document on
the following on the date and in the manner indicated below:
FIRST CLASS U.S. MAIL, POSTAGE PRE-PAID
Ms. Sherry M. Pottinger
c/o Laurie Saltzgiver, Esquire
Meyers, Desfor, Saltzgiver & Boyle
410 North Second Street
P.O. Box 1062
Harrisburg, PA 17108
Dated: 4 - I ? ' D6
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Courtney L. Kish ,Esquire
Attorney for Plain ff
Post Office Box 650
Hershey, PA 17033
(717) 533-3280
PA I.D. No. 81509
JEFFREY R. POTTINGER
Original Plaintiff and
current Respondent
vs.
SHERRY M. POTTINGER,
Original Defendant and
current Petitioner
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 04-5393 CIVIL TERM
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
CUSTODY
PETITION OF SHERRY M. POTTINGER FOR MODIFICATION
OF JANUARY 3.2005 CUSTODY ORDER
The Petitioner is Sherry M. Pottinger who is currently residing at 408 Glenmore, Corpus
Christi, Texas 78412.
2. The Respondent is Jeffrey R. Pottinger who is currently residing at 67 Regency South,
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013.
3. The minor child Alexis Diane Pottinger (D.O.B. 12/8/2001) has resided at the following
addresses at the following times with the following people:
a) 4000 Wildcat Drive, Apt. 211, Portland, Texas, from December 8, 2001 to
May 2002, with Jeffrey R. Pottinger & Sherry M. Pottinger;
b) 1409 Crosby Street, Portland Texas, from May 2002 until November 2002,
with Jeffrey R. Pottinger & Sherry M. Pottinger;
c) 109 Garnett Rockport, Texas, from November 2002 until July 2004, with
Jeffrey R. Porringer, Sherry M. Pottinger, Neil Blair and Margaret Blair;
d) 282 Ridge Hill Road, Mechanicsburg, PA, from July 2004 until August 2004,
with Jeffrey R. Pottinger, Sherry M. Pottinger, Maureen Pottinger, Holly
Pottinger, Roger Porringer, Jesse Porringer and Taylor Albert;
e) 67 Regency South, Carlisle, PA, from August 2004 until October 4, 2004,
with Jeffrey R. Pottinger & Sherry M. Pottinger;
f) 109 Garnet Road, Rockport, TX, from October 4, 2004 until October 15,
2004, with Sherry M. Pottinger, Neal Blair and Marie Blair.
g) 2414 Sawyer Lane, Aransas Pass, TX, from October 15, 2004 until October
30, 2004, with Sherry M. Pottinger
h) 67 Regency South, Carlisle, PA, from October 30, 2004 until December 4,
2004, with Jeffrey R. Pottinger
i) 2414 Sawyer Lane, Aransas Pass, TX, from December 4, 2004 until January
15, 2005, with Sherry M. Pottinger
j) 67 Regency South, Carlisle, PA, from January 15, 2005 until February 17,
2005, with Jeffrey R. Pottinger.
k) 2414 Sawyer Lane, Aransas Pass, TX, from February 17, 2005 until February
26, 2005, with Sherry M. Pottinger.
1) 67 Regency South, Carlisle, PA, from February 26, 2005 until March 15,
2005, with Jeffrey R. Pottinger.
m) 408 Glenmore, Corpus Christi, TX, from March 15, 2005 until March 23,
2005, with Sherry M. Pottinger
n) 67 Regency South, Carlisle, PA, from March 23, 2005 until April 15, 2005,
with Jeffrey R. Pottinger.
o) 408 Glenmore, Corpus Christi, TX, from April 15, 2005 until April 24, 2005,
with Sherry M. Pottinger.
p) 67 Regency South, Carlisle, PA, from April 24, 2005 until May 13, 2005,
with Jeffrey R. Potringer.
q) 408 Glenmore, Corpus Christi, TX, from May 13, 2005 until May 22, 2005,
with Sherry M. Pottinger.
r) 67 Regency South, Carlisle, PA, from May 22, 2005 until June 1, 2005, with
Jeffrey R. Pottinger.
s) 408 Glenmore, Corpus Christi, TX, from Jame 1, 2005 until July 31, 2005,
with Sherry M. Pottinger.
4. On January 3, 2005 an Order of Court setting forth Custody rights of the parties to Alexis
was entered by the Court. A true and correct copy of that Order is attached as Exhibit
"A"
5. The aforesaid Order should be modified to grant primary physical custody to Sherry M.
Pottinger because in many significant aspects (behaviorally, emotionally, etc.), Alexis is
not progressing as well as she would be progressing if Sherry M. Pottinger resumed being
Alexis' primary physical caretaker.
6. Alternatively, at least for a 1 year period beginning January 2006, it would be in the best
interests of Alexis to have contact with her mother on a primary basis since Jeffrey R.
Potringer had/will have primary physical custody for the 1 year period beginning in
January 2005.
7. Currently, the basic physical custody arrangements (excluding holidays) set forth in the
current custody Order are that Sherry M. Porringer receives 9 days every month plus all
of June and July.
8. Paragraph 3 of the January 3, 2005 Order provides that Sherry M. Pottinger should pay
for all transportation expenses and that Sherry M. Pottinger should always be the one to
travel with Alexis.
9. It is unfair that Sherry M. Pottinger be Court Ordered to pay for all of the transportation
expenses and also to be Court Ordered to always be the one who must travel with Alexis.
10. It would be most equitable if 1) transportation expenses; and 2) who travels with Alexis
be evenly divided between the parties.
WHEREFORE, Sherry M. Pottinger requests the following:
A) The Court grant her physical custody every month for the entire month, less 9 days
to Jeffrey R. Pottinger. Additionally, for years 2006 and beyond, Sherry M.
Pottinger has no objection to Jeffrey R. Pottinger receiving physical custody every
June and July; and
B) The Court Order that the responsibility for transportation expenses and who travels
with Alexis be evenly divided between the parties.
YOFFE & YOFFE, P.C.
By ` d1l
E F N. Y(IFFE, ESQUIRE
Attorney for Sherry M. Pottinger
214 Senate Avenue, Suite 203
Camp Hill, PA 17011
(717) 975-1838
Attorney ID No. 52933
JEFFREY R. POTTINGER
Original Plaintiff and
current Respondent
VS.
SHERRY M. POTTINGER,
Original Defendant and
current Petitioner
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 04-5393 CIVIL, TERM
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
CUSTODY
VERIFICATION
I hereby state that I am an adult individual who is authorized to make this verification
and that the facts set forth in the foregoing Petition are true to the best of my knowledge,
information, and belief. I understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties
of 18 Pa. C.S. §4904 relating to unswom falsification to authorities.
Dated: /
S ERRY M. P TTIN ER
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JEFFREY R. POTTINGER, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
PLAINTIFF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V.
SHERRY M. POTTINGER,
DEFENDANT 04-5393 CIVIL TERM
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this day of January, 2005, the parties having
reached a comprehensive custody agreement resolving all such issues before the court,
IT IS ORDERED:
(1) Jeffrey R. Pottinger and Sherry M. Pottinger shall have joint legal custody of
Alexis Diane Pottinger, born December 8, 2001.
(2) The mother shall have Alexis nine days each month from a Friday until a
Sunday, the days to be set by the parents, and for the entire months of June and July
each year. The father shall have Alexis at all other times.
(3) The mother shall pay for all roundtrip transportation between Pennsylvania
and Texas and shall travel with Alexis. The father will meet Alexis at the airport.
(4) The father shall have Alexis for Easter in 2005, and the mother shall have
her for Thanksgiving in 2005. These holidays shall alternate thereafter.
(5) The mother shall have New Years Day in 2005.
(6) The father shall have Christmas in 2005, and the mother shall have New
Years Day in 2006. These holidays shall alternate thereafter.
(7) Alexis is now with the mother until January 15th, which time will be her period
with Alexis for January, 2005.
EXHIBIT "A"
(8) If the father is in Texas or the mother is in Pennsylvania, that parent may visit
with Alexis.
By
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Edgar B. Bayley, J.
Courtney L. Kishel, Esquire
For Plaintiff
Laurie A. Saltzgiver, Esquire
For Defendant
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EXHIBIT "A"
Pro honotaN
JEFFREY R. POTTINGER
Original Plaintiff and
current Respondent
VS.
SHERRY M. POTTINGER,
Original Defendant and
current Petitioner
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 04-5393 CIVIL TERM
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
CUSTODY
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
The undersigned certifies that on the date indicated below he served the foregoing
petition on Courtney L. Kishel, Esq. Service was accomplished by e-mailing the same to her at
clk@jsdc.com.
Date: June 23, 2005
YOFFE & YOFFE, P.C.
By 1A j
F N. YO FE, ESQUIRE
Attorney for Sherry M. Pottinger
214 Senate .Avenue, Suite 203
Camp Hill, PA 17011
(717) 975-1838
Attorney ID No. 52933
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Plaintiff
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SHERRY M. POTTINGER,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 04-5393 CIVIL TERM
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN CUSTODY
PRAECIPE TO ENTER/WITHDRAW APPEARANCE
On behalf of Sherry M. Pottinger, please enter the appearance of Jeffrey N. Yoffe, Esq.
and withdraw the appearance of Laurie A. Saltzgiver, Esq.
MEYERS, DESFOR, SALTZGIVER
& BOYLE
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410 North Second Se(
P.O. Box 1062 \\
Harrisburg, PA 17108
(717) 236-9428
Attorney ID No. 613 82
YOFFE & YOFFE, P.C.
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214 Senate Avenue, Suite 203
Camp Hill, PA. 17011
(717) 975-1838
Attorney ID No. 52933
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JEFFREY R. POTTINGER, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiff
V.
SHERRY M. POTTINGER,
Defendant
BAYLEY, J. ---
NO. 04-5393 CIVIL TERM
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this as ?? day of September, 2005 upon consideration of the
Custody Conciliation Summary Report and it appearing that the parties are in need of a
hearing, it is hereby ordered and directed as follows:
1. A hearing is scheduled in Courtroom Number 2 of the Cumberland County
Courthouse, on the Rj9 day of , 2005, at I : 36 o'clock
M., at which time testimony will be taken. For the purposes of the hearing, the Mother,
S erry M. Pottinger, shall be deemed to be the moving party and shall proceed initially with
testimony. Counsel for the parties or the parties pro se shall file with the Court and
opposing counsel/party a memorandum setting forth each party's position on custody, a list
of witnesses who are expected to testify at the hearing, and a summary of the anticipated
testimony of each witness. These memoranda shall be filed at least ten days prior to the
hearing date.?
BY THE COURT:
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ydtffrey N. Yoffe, Esquire, Yoffe & Yoffe, P.C., 214 Senate Ave., Suite 203, Camp Hill, PA 17011
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JEFFREY R. POTTINGER,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 04-5393 CIVIL TERM
V.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
SHERRY M. POTTINGER,
Defendant
IN CUSTODY
CUSTODY CONCILIATION SUMMARY REPORT
IN ACCORDANCE WITH CUMBERLAND COUNTY RULE OF CIVIL PROCEDURE
1915.3-8, the undersigned Custody Conciliator submits the following report:
1. The pertinent information concerning the child who is the subject of this
litigation is as follows:
NAME DATE OF BIRTH CURRENTLY IN THE CUSTODY OF
Alexis Diane Pottinger December 8, 2001 Father
2. Mother filed a Petition for Modification of the Order on July 28, 2005. The last
Order in this matter was January 3, 2005 by Judge Bayley. A Custody Conciliation
Conference was held on August 17, 2005 with the following individuals in attendance: the
Father, Jeffrey R. Pottinger, and his counsel, Courtney Kishel, Esquire; the Mother, Sherry
M. Pottinger, and her counsel, Jeffrey N. Yoffe, Esquire.
3. Mother's Position on Custody is as Follows: Mother seeks primary physical
custody because she claims the child is not progressing as well as she did when she was
the primary custodial parent. Alternatively, she seeks to have a month on/month off
schedule. Additionally, she wants to equally share the cost of transportation expenses and
include both parents' participation in traveling with this young child incident to custodial
exchanges which are occurring between Pennsylvania and Corpus Christi, Texas. Mother
alleges that Father has not been following a diet excluding foods to which she believes the
child has drug allergies. She reports concern with the care that Father gives and believes
that the child is happier when she is with Mother in Texas. Mother expressed concern that
this three-year old knows the color of Father's girlfriend's undergarments. She also
expressed concerns that Father had not listed her as a parent when he filled out the
paperwork to enroll the child in daycare. Finally, she raises the issue of Father's use of
alcohol. Mother denies that the child is exposed to second-hand smoke in her home or
vehicle. However, she acknowledges that her parents smoke and that the odor of cigarettes
may linger in their home during the time of the child's visits there. Mother contends that she
did not understand that she was surrendering primary custody at the time that she agreed to
the terms of the Order.
NO. 04-5393 CIVIL TERM
4. Father's Position on Custody is as follows: Father reports that he has taken
the child to a local allergist who has indicated to him that she is allergy-free and free to eat
products with milk and eggs in them at this point. He also reports the child is doing well in
daycare. However, he acknowledges that the parties have a vastly different philosophy with
regard to the use of medication. In preparation for the Conciliation Conference, he obtained
the child's medical records and noted that "every time she goes to Texas, within a few days
she has been seen by a physician". The child has tubes in her ears. He has concerns
about the frequency with which she is prescribed medication and sniffles. Father represents
that the child has not become ill in Pennsylvania. Father did note that Dr. Zumoff has
recommended the child not be exposed to second-hand smoke which apparently occurs in
the maternal grandparents' home. Father had been content with the Order as is but is now
expressing concerns about the child's frequent medical visits when in Mother's custody.
5. The parties were not able to reach an agreement modifying the terms of the Order
of January 3, 2005. This Order had been entered upon mutual agreement of the parties.
Mother now regrets that decision and seeks a full-day custod earin for its review.
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Melissa Peel Greevy, Esquire
Custody Conciliator
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JEFFREY R. POTTINGER,
PLAINTIFF
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V.
SHERRY M. POTTINGER,
DEFENDANT
04-5393 CIVIL TERM
-ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this 1 -" day of November, 2005, following a hearing on
the merits, IT IS ORDERED:
(1) All prior custody orders are vacated and replaced with this order.
(2) Jeffrey R. Pottinger and Sherry M. Pottinger shall have joint legal custody of
Alexis Diane Pottinger, born December 8, 2001.
(3) The mother and father shall have shared physical custody of Alexis on the
following schedule:
(a) The father shall have Alexis from now until the end of 2005.
(b) Except as set forth in subparagraph (c), starting in January, 2006, until
Alexis begins kindergarten in 2007, the mother and father shall share physical
custody in alternate months, with exchanges on the first day of each month
unless an exchange on another day is agreed to by both parents.' The mother
shall have Alexis in January, 2006.
(c) In December, 2006, when the father will have Alexis, the exchange
back to the mother shall occur on December 215', with the next exchange back to
the father on February 1, 2007.
' In making any adjustments to the exchange dates, the parents shall consider
each others work schedule and the costs of transportation.
(3) The mother shall travel with Alexis from Texas and back for her periods of
shared physical custody. She shall pay for all of her airfare and the father shall pay for
all of the airfare of Alexis. The father or his designee shall meet and return Alexis to the
airport.
(4) When out of physical custody, a parent may call Alexis one ti3ne each day.
By the Court,
Edgar B. Bayley, J.
/Ourtney L. Kishel, Esquire
For Jeffrey R. Pottinger
,,4'e'ffrey N. Yoffe, Esquire
For Sherry M. Pottinger
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JEFFREY R. POTTINGER, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Plaintiff/Petitioner :CUMBERLAND COUNTY,PENNSYLVANIA
V. : NO. 04-5393
SHERRY M. POTTINGER, : CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Defendant/Respondent : IN CUSTODY
RULE TO SHOW CAUSE
And now, this \ day of December, 2005, the Respondent is order to show
cause, if any, as to why Petitioner's Petition for Reconsideration should not be granted.
Respondent's answer is due in ?? days from the date of service.
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For Jeffrey R. Pottinger
VJetliey N. Yoffe, Esquire
For Sherry M. Pottinger
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JEFFREY R. POTTINGER,
Plaintiff/Petitioner
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
vs.
SHERRY M. POTTINGER,
Defendant/Respondent
NO. 04-5393 CIVIL TERM
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
CUSTODY
RESPONSE OF SHERRY M. POTTINGER TO PETITION FOR
RECONSIDERATION FILED BY JEFFREY R. POTTINGER ON DECEMBER 7, 2005
1. Admitted.
2. Admitted.
3. Admitted.
4. Admitted.
5. Admitted.
6. Admitted.
7. Admitted. By way of further response, Father has physical custody of the minor child for
her birthday in both 2005 and 2006. That is valuable time that Father gets and which is
not referenced in paragraph 7 of his petition for reconsideration.
8. Denied. As reflected in the Court's January 3, 2005 Order the parties only agreed to
divide Easter, Thanksgiving, New Years Day and Christmas. By way of further
response. Father had physical custody of the minor child for Easter in 2005 - a religious
holiday which is important to Mother - and pursuant to the Court's November 30, 2005
Order, Father is to get Easter again in Year 2006.
9. Paragraph 9 contains no factual allegations exist which can be Admitted or Denied,
however, to the extent a response is required, Mother Denies paragraph 9 and objects to
what Father proposes in paragraphs 9A and 9B. Set forth below are the reasons why
Mother rejects Father's requested relief and also set forth. below is Mother's proposal for
resolving Father's concerns:
A. Father's proposal would entail Mother not having significant contact with
Alexis for a 2 consecutive month period - October and November 2006. This
is too long a period of time for Mother and Alexis to comfortably handle and
would not be in the best interests of Alexis.
B. Under Father's proposal, Father gains 5 days in July 2006 (July 1, 2006
through and including July 5, 2006) plus 30 days in November 2006 for a
total of 35 days. Father does lose 20 days in December 2006 (December 1,
2006 through and including December 20, 2006), however, the net gain to
Father is 15 days over and above what the November 30, 2005 Order granted
to him. Likewise, under Father's proposal, Mother loses 5 days in July 2006
(July 1, 2006 through and including July 5, 2006) plus 30 days in November
2006 for a total of 35 days. Mother does gain 20 days in December 2006
(December 1, 2006 through and including December 20, 2006), however, the
net loss to Mother is 15 days compared to what the November 30, 2005 Order
granted to her;
C. In an effort to compromise with Father and satisfy his demands, if Mother
gets time with Alexis for Easter 2006 (as further described below), Mother
offers that for the Fourth of July holiday in 2006, Father can keep Alexis until
the morning of July 5. The morning of July 5, Mother, who anticipates being
in New York State anyway, will drive to pick Alexis up from Father's house.
Mother offers that for the Thanksgiving holiday in 2006, she will travel to
Pennsylvania with Alexis and drop Alexis off at Father's house on
Wednesday evening, November 22. Mother will then pick up Alexis from
Father's house on Saturday evening, November 25. Mother's offers to give
Father time over July 4th and Thanksgiving 2006 are conditional upon the
Court also Ordering that Mother be able to travel to Pennsylvania and pick
Alexis up the morning of April 15, 2006 and return her to Father's house the
morning of April 17, 2006. This April 15 to April 17 block of time would
allow Mother to spend time with Alexis over the Easter 2006 holiday - a
holiday which is important to Mother. If the: Court permits Mother to have
her proposed April 15, 2006 to April 17, 2006 block of time with Alexis over
the Easter holiday, then Mother also is willing to pay for 100% of the
transportation expenses associated with the Thanksgiving and Easter transfers
of physical custody set forth in this subparagraph.
D. Mother objects to paragraph 9A of Father's petition for reconsideration to the
extent it allows Alexis to be returned to mother anytime after July 5, 2006.
Father should be required to return Alexis to Mother on the morning of July
5, 2006.
10. Denied. Father's proposal takes 15 days away from Mother as compared to the Court's
November 30, 2005 Order.
11. Admitted, however, expense is not Mother's primary concern. Spending time with Alexis is
Mother's primary concern.
12. For the reasons set forth in paragraphs 1 through 11 above, incorporated herein by reference,
paragraph 12 is denied. Mother believes her offer set forth in paragraph 9 is the best
solution taking into consideration what both Mother and Father want while still adhering as
closely as possible to the intent of the Court's November 30, 2005 Order.
WHEREFORE, Mother, Sherry M. Pottinger, requests the Court make the following
amendments to its November 30, 2005 Order:
A. 3(d) Notwithstanding paragraph 3(b) above, Father's custody of Alexis in
June shall extend through the Fourth of July holiday and physical custody of
Alexis shall go back to Mother on the morning of July 5, 2006;
B. 3(e) Notwithstanding paragraph 3(b) above, for the Thanksgiving holiday in
2006, Mother will travel to Pennsylvania with Alexis and drop Alexis off
Wednesday evening, November 22, at Father's house and pick Alexis up from
Father's house on Saturday evening, November 25. Mother shall be
responsible for 100% of the transportation expenses associated with this
Thanksgiving holiday transfer of physical custody;
C. 3(f) Notwithstanding paragraph 3(b) above, Mother shall be permitted to
travel to Pennsylvania and pick Alexis up from Father's house the morning of
April 15, 2006 and return Alexis to Father's house the morning of April 17,
2006. Mother shall be responsible for 100% of the transportation expenses
associated with this Easter holiday transfer of physical custody.
YOFFE & YOFFE, P.C.
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Attorney for Sherry M. Pottinger
214 Senate Avenue, Suite 404
Camp Hill, PA 17011
(717) 975-1838
Attorney ID No, 52933
JEFFREY R. POTTINGER,
Plaintiff/Petitioner
vs.
SHERRY M. POTTENGER,
Defendant/Respondent
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 04-5393 CIVIL TERM
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
CUSTODY
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
The undersigned certifies that on the date indicated below he served the foregoing
petition on Courtney L. Kishel, Esq. Service was accomplished by mailing the same to her by First
Class U.S. mail addressed as follows:
Courtney L. Kishel, Esq.
P.O. Box 650
Hershey, PA 17033
YOFFE & YOFFE, P.C.
Date: January 5, 2006
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/Attorney for Sherry M. Pottinger
214 Senate Avenue, Suite 404
Camp Hill, PA 17011
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SHERRY M. POTTINGER,
DEFENDANT 04-5393 CIVIL TERM
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this day of January, 2006, having reviewed the
petition of Jeffrey R. Pottinger for modification of the order of November 30, 2005, and
the response including suggestions filed by Sherry M. Pottinger, the petition, IS
DENIED.'
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'The order of shared custody of November 30, 2005, was a pragmatic resolution
regarding this preschool child given that the father lives in Pennsylvania and the
mother lives in Texas. We recognized in Footnote 1 that the parents could, by
agreement, make adjustments in the implementation of this order. Both parties
now seek different adjustments. We will not revisit the matter absent their
agreement.
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Original Plaintiff and
current Respondent
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 04-5393 CIVIL TERM
SHERRY M. POTTINGER,
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Original Defendant and :CUSTODY
current Petitioner ;
PETITION OF SHERRY M. POTTINGER FOR MODIFICATION
OF NOVEMBER 30, 2005 CUSTODY ORDER
1. The Petitioner is Sherry M. Pottinger, Mother, who is currently residing at 408 Glenmore,
Corpus Christi, Texas 78412.
2. The Respondent is Jeffrey R. Pottinger, Father, who is currently residing at 67 Regency
South, Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013.
3. The minor child is Alexis Diane Pottinger who was born on December 8, 2001.
4. On November 30, 2005 an Order of Court setting forth Custody rights of the parties to
Alexis was entered by the Court. A true and correct copy of that Order is attached as
Exhibit "A".
5. Mother lives in Texas.
6. Father lives in Pennsylvania.
7. Later this year, in or around late August 2007, Alexis will be starting Kindergarten.
8. The current Order provides that Alexis is to split evenly her time between Pennsylvania
and Texas.
9. The current arrangement for physical custody will not be in Alexis' best interest once she
starts Kindergarten.
10. It is in the best interests of Alexis that Mother be granted primary physical custody of
Alexis beginning when Alexis starts Kindergarten, which is anticipated to be late August
2007.
WHEREFORE, Sherry M. Pottinger respectfully requests the Court grant her primary
physical custody of Alexis at a time to coincide with the beginning of Kindergarten.
YOFFE & YOFFE, P.C.
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JEFFREY N. YOFFE, ESQUIRE
Attorney for Sherry M. Pottinger
214 Senate Avenue, Suite 404
Camp Hill, PA 17011
(717) 975-1838
Attorney ID No. 52933
JEFFREY R. POTTINGER
Original Plaintiff and
current Respondent
vs.
SHERRY M. POTTINGER,
Original Defendant and
current Petitioner
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 04-5393 CIVIL TERM
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
:CUSTODY
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
The undersigned certifies that on the date indicated below, he served the foregoing
petition on the below individual. Service was accomplished by mailing the same as follows:
James, Smith, Dietterick & Connelly, LLP
Attn: Courtney L. Kishel, Esq.
P.O. Box 650
Hershey, PA 17033-0650
YOFFE & YOFFE, P.C.
Date: January 12, 2007
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Attorney for Sherry M. Pottinger
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(717) 975-1838
Attorney ID No. 52933
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JEFFREY R. POTTINGER,
PLAINTIFF
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V.
SHERRY M. POTTINGER,
DEFENDANT
: 04-5393 CIVIL TERM
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this day of November, 2005, following a hearing on
the merits, IT IS ORDERED:
(1) All prior custody orders are vacated and replaced with this order.
(2) Jeffrey R. Pottinger and Sherry M. Pottinger shall have joint legal custody of
Alexis Diane Pottinger, born December 8, 2001.
(3) The mother and father shall have shared physical custody of Alexis on the
following schedule:
(a) The father shall have Alexis from now until the end of 2005.
(b) Except as set forth in subparagraph (c), starting in January, 2006, until
Alexis begins kindergarten in 2007, the mother and father shall share physical
custody in alternate months, with exchanges on the first day of each month
unless an exchange on another day is agreed to by both parents.' The mother
shall have Alexis in January, 2006.
(c) In December, 2006, when the father will have Alexis, the exchange
back to the mother shall occur on December 21St, with the next exchange back to
the father on February 1, 2007.
' In making any adjustments to the exchange dates, the parents shall consider
each others work schedule and the costs of transportation.
EXHIBIT "A"
(3) The mother shall travel with Alexis from Texas and back for her periods of
shared physical custody. She shall pay for all of her airfare and the father shall pay for
all of the airfare of Alexis. The father or his designee shall meet and return Alexis to the
airport.
(4) When out of physical custody, a parent may call Alexis one ti
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JEFFREY R. POTTINGER
Original Plaintiff and
current Respondent
vs.
SHERRY M. POTTINGER,
Original Defendant and
current Petitioner
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 04-5393 CIVIL TERM
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
:CUSTODY
VERIFICATION
I hereby state that I am an adult individual who is authorized to make this verification
and that the facts set forth in the foregoing Petition are true to the best of my knowledge,
information, and belief. I understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties
of 18 Pa. C.S. §4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
Dated:
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PLAINTIFF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. 04-5393 CIVIL ACTION LAW
SHERRY M. POTTINGER
IN CUSTODY
DEFENDANT
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, Thursday, January 18, 2007 _, 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, February 21, 2007 at 9:30 AM
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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
32 South Bedford Street
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
Telephone (717) 249-3166
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JEFFREY R. POTTINGER
Plaintiff
VS.
SHERRY M. POTTINGER
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
04-5393 CIVIL ACTION LAW
IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this day of 2007, upon
consideration of the attached Custody Conciliation R ort, it is or ere directed as follows:
The parties shall submit themselves and their minor Child to a custody evaluation to be
performed by a professional selected by agreement between the parties. The purpose of the evaluation
shall be to obtain independent professional recommendations concerning a primary/partial custodial
arrangement which will best meet the needs of the Child when the Child begins Kindergarten in the
2007-2008 school year in light of the distance between the parties' residences in Texas and
Pennsylvania. All costs of the evaluation shall be shared equally. The parties shall sign any
authorizations deemed necessary by the evaluator in order to obtain additional information pertaining
to either the parties or the Child.
2. After completion of the custody evaluation and receipt of the evaluator's recommendations,
counsel for either party may contact the conciliator to schedule an additional custody conciliation
conference if necessary, to address the custodial arrangements.
3. Pending further Order of Court or agreement of the parties, the prior Order of this Court
dated November 30, 2005, shall continue in effect.
4. 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.
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Plaintiff
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SHERRY M. POTTINGER
Defendant
Prior Judge: Edgar B. Bayley
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
04-5393 CIVIL ACTION LAW
IN CUSTODY
CUSTODY CONCILIATION SUMMARY REPORT
IN ACCORDANCE WITH CUMBERLAND COUNTY RULE OF CIVIL
PROCEDURE 1915.3-8, the undersigned Custody Conciliator submits the following report:
1. The pertinent information concerning the Child who is the subject of this litigation is as
follows:
NAME DATE OF BIRTH CURRENTLY IN CUSTODY OF
Alexis Diane Pottinger December 8, 2001 Mother/Father
2. A custody conciliation conference was held on February 21, 2007 with the following
individuals in attendance: the Father, Jeffrey R. Pottinger, with his counsel, Courtney L. Kishel,
Esquire and the Mother, Sherry M. Pottinger, with her counsel, Jeffrey N. Yoffe, Esquire.
3. The parties agreed to entry of an Order in the form as attached.
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Custody Conciliator
JEFFREY R. POTTINGER
Plaintiff
VS.
SHERRY M. POTTINGER
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
04-5393 CIVIL ACTION LAW
IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this l S day of (OG?? , 2007, upon
consideration of the attached Custody Conciliation Report, it is ordered and directed as follows:
1. The prior Orders of this Court dated November 30, 2005 and February 27, 2007, are vacated
and replaced with this Order.
2. The Father, Jeffrey R. Pottinger, and the Mother, Sherry M. Pottinger, shall have shared
legal custody of Alexis Diane Pottinger, born December 8, 2001. Major decisions concerning the
Child including, but not necessarily limited to, her health, welfare, education, religious training and
upbringing shall be made jointly by the parties after discussion and consultation with a view toward
obtaining and following a harmonious policy in the Child's best interest. Neither party shall impair the
other party's rights to shared legal custody of the Child. Neither party shall attempt to alienate the
affections of the Child from the other party. Each party shall notify the other of any activity or
circumstance concerning the Child that could reasonably be expected to be of concern to the other.
Day to day decisions shall be the responsibility of the parent then having physical custody. With
regard to any emergency decisions which must be made, the parent having physical custody of the
Child at the time of the emergency shall be permitted to make any immediate decisions necessitated
thereby. However, that parent shall inform the other of the emergency and consult with him or her as
soon as possible. In accordance with 23 Pa.C.S.A. §5309, each party shall be entitled to complete and
full information from any doctor, dentist, teacher, professional or authority and to have copies of any
reports or information given to either party as a parent as authorized by statute.
3. The parties shall have shared physical custody of the Child in accordance with the following
schedule:
A. School Year: The school year custody arrangements are based upon the Child
attending school in the Cumberland Valley School District and the Mother maintaining a residence in
the Central Pennsylvania area for her school year periods of custody in addition to her residence in
Texas. During the school year, the parties shall share having custody of the Child on an alternating 14
day rotation with the exchange of custody to take place on alternating Fridays at 7:00 p.m. During the
Mother's two week periods of custody under this provision, the Father shall have custody of the Child
every Tuesday from after school until 7:00 p.m., for which the Mother shall be compensated with
additional custodial time during the summer as provided in this Order. The school year schedule shall
begin each year on the Friday before the beginning of the school year with the parent who did not have
custody during Segment B of the summer schedule.
B. Summer School Break: The summer school break shall run from the Friday on
which the two week school year period of custody ends for the parent who has custody on the last day
of school until the last Friday before the beginning of the next school year. Using those beginning and
end dates, the parties shall calculate the number of days/weeks of the entire summer break and
determine the mid-point. The summer school break shall be divided into Segment A, which shall run
from the beginning of the school break through the mid-point date, and Segment B which shall run
from the mid-point date through the Friday before school begins. The parent who has custody for the
final two week period under the school year schedule shall have custody of the Child during Segment
B and the other parent shall have custody during Segment A. In order to compensate the Mother for
the Father's Tuesday evening periods of custody during the school year, two days shall be added to the
end of the Mother's period of summer custody when she has Segment A and to the beginning of the
Mother's summer period of custody when she has Segment B. The parent who has custody of the
Child during Segment A of the summer school break shall have custody of the Child for the first 14
day period of the school year schedule for the upcoming school year. The non-custodial parent shall
be entitled to have a period of custody with the Child in the custodial parent's state of residence for a
period of four (4) days and three (3) overnights upon providing at least 45 days advance notice to the
other parent.
4. The parties shall share or alternate having custody of the Child on holidays in accordance
with the following schedule:
A. Christmas: The Christmas holiday shall be divided into Segment A, which shall run
from the last day of school before the holiday break through December 27 at 7:00 p.m. and Segment B,
which shall run from December 27 at 7:00 p.m. through the day before school resumes at 7:00 p.m. In
odd numbered years, the Father shall have custody of the Child during Segment A and the Mother shall
have custody during Segment B. In even numbered years, the Mother shall have custody of the Child
during Segment A and the Father shall have custody during Segment B. The parties shall cooperate
with each other in making any necessary adjustments to the Christmas holiday schedule to effectuate
an equal sharing of custody.
B. Thanksgiving: The Thanksgiving holiday shall run from the beginning of the
Thanksgiving school break through 7:00 p.m. on the day before school resumes. The Mother shall
have custody of the Child for Thanksgiving in odd numbered years and the Father shall have custody
in even numbered years.
C. The holiday custody schedule shall supersede and take precedence over the regular
custody schedule.
5. The Mother shall purchase and pay for all airline tickets and other transportation expenses
when traveling with the Child to Texas and returning to Pennsylvania, except that the cost of the round
trip airline ticket to transport the Child to Texas and back to Pennsylvania for each year's summer
school break shall be shared equally by the parties. The Mother shall travel with the Child between
Texas and Pennsylvania for exchanges of custody and shall be responsible for her own airfare costs.
Either party may file a Petition to Modify the accompaniment requirement in the event that either party
believes accompaniment is no longer necessary due to the Child's increased age.
6. The non-custodial parent shall be entitled to have liberal, reasonable telephone contact with
the Child.
7. Neither party shall do or say anything which may estrange the Child from 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.
8. This Order is entered pursuant to an agreement of the parties at a custody conciliation
conference. The parties may modify the provisions of this Order by mutual consent. In the absence of
mutual consent, the terms of this Order shall control.
BY THE
Edgar B. Bayley I J.
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JEFFREY R. POTTINGER
Plaintiff
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SHERRY M. POTTINGER
Defendant
Prior Judge: Edgar B. Bayley
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
04-5393 CIVIL ACTION LAW
IN CUSTODY
CUSTODY CONCILIATION SUMMARY REPORT
IN ACCORDANCE WITH CUMBERLAND COUNTY RULE OF CIVIL
PROCEDURE 1915.3-8, the undersigned Custody Conciliator submits the following report:
1. The pertinent information concerning the Child who is the subject of this litigation is as
follows:
NAME DATE OF BIRTH CURRENTLY IN CUSTODY OF
Alexis Diane Pottinger December 8, 2001 Mother/Father
2. A custody conciliation conference was held on September 13, 2007 with the following
individuals in attendance: the Father, Jeffrey R. Pottinger, with his counsel, Courtney Kishel Powell,
Esquire, and the Mother, Sherry M. Pottinger, with her counsel, Jeffrey N. Yoffe, Esquire.
3. The parties agreed to entry of an Order in the form as attached.
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Custody Conciliator
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