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GARY L. & THERESA M. STATLER
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
VS.
AMANDA LYNN NICOLE STATLER
: CIVIL ACTION IN CUSTODY
: NO. 0 d- -1r~(p
NOTICE TO DEFEND
TO THE RESPONDENTS NAMED HEREIN:
You have been sued in Court. If you wish to defend against the claims set forth in the
following pages, you must take action within twenty (20) days after this Petition and Notice are served,
by entering a written appearance personally or by attorney and filing in writing with the Court your
defenses or objections to the claims set forth against you. You are warned that if you fail to do so, the
case may proceed without you, and a judgment may be entered against you by the Court without
further notice for any money claimed in the Petition or for any other claim or relief requested by the
Plaintiffs. You may lose money or property or other rights important to you.
YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU DO NOT HA VB 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, PA 17013
(717) 249-3166
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GARYL. & THERESAM. STATLER
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYL VANIA
V.
AMANDA LYNN NICOLE STATLER
: CIVIL ACTION IN CUSTODY
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COMPLAINT IN CUSTODY
1. Plaintiffs are Gary L.& Theresa M Statler. Maternal Gtandparents, currently residing at 105
Farm Road. Newville. Cumberland County. Pennsylvania.
2. Defendant is Amanda Lyrm Nicole Statler. Mother, currently residing at 19 Soring Garden
Estates. Carlisle. Cumberland County. Pennsylvania.
3. PIlJintiffs seek custody of the following child, Loean Bishop Statler. who was born on May
17, 1998. the child presently resides at 19 S~ Garden Estates. Carlisle. Cumberland County.
Pennsvlvania. in the custody ofhis Mother, Amanda Lvrm Nicole Statler. She is single. The child was born
out of wedlock Since the child's birth, the child has resided with the following persons, at the following
addresses, for the following periods of time: (SEE ATTACHED)
The Father of child is Robert Provins. currently residing at 12 Mt. Rock Road. Newville.
Cumberland County. Pennsvlvania. He is single.
4. The relationship of the Plaintiffs to the child is that of Maternal Grandparents. The Plaintiffs
currently reside with the following:
Name
Relationship
Daughter
Daughter
Stephanie Marie Elaine Statler
Alyssa Renee Elizabeth Statler
5. The relationship of the Defendant to the child is that of Mother. The Defendant currently
resides with:
Brianna Marie Lyrm Deaven
~ Bishop Statler
Relationship
Boyfriend
Daughter
Name
Brian Edward Deaven
Son
6. plaintiffs have not participated as a party or witness, or in any other capacity, in
any other litigation conceming the custody of this minor child in this or another court.
plaintiffs have information of a custody proceeding concerning the child
pending in a court of this Commonweahh. The court, term and number and its relationship to this
action is: 01-5833
plaintiffs do know of a person not a party to the proceeding.<; that have visitation
rights with respect to the child. The name and address of such person is: Robert Provins. 12
Mount Rock Road. Newville. Cumberland County. Pennsylvania.
7. The best interest and permanent welfare of the child will be served by granting custody
to plaintiffs because:
During the time that ~ and Amanda lived with us, she spent many nights away
from home (without~) sometimes without notifying us ofher whereabouts. We
were responsible for at least 75 % of Logan's care. This even includes some of the
doctors bills incurred at his birth. While not living with us we baby-sat ~ 4 to 5
times a week Many times ~ spent the night with us while his mother went out
with her friends, sometimes without calling us to see if it was ok with us to watch
~ for the night. Amanda did not take any interest in ~'s childrearing. ~
referred to us as mom and dad many times while he lived with us. He called our house
home. For the first two and a half years and the majority ofhis third year he was in
our care. He spent vacations camping with us. Amanda did not go on the camping
trips with us per her choice. His very first camping trip, he was only 3 months old He
was becoming quite the fisherman and camper. We took many trips to the lakes in our
area for swimming and hiking. ~ was also a regular at the Dickinson
Presbyterian Church at both SWKlay school and Church services. He was baptized at
this church. ~ was a part of our immediate family not just our grandson. He has
spent every holiday ofhis life with all ofhis relatives on his Mother's side of the
family except this past Christmas At the present time Amanda allows no contact from
anyone from her side of the family. Amanda has even blocked us from going to visit
~ when he is with his father. Amanda has allowed him to call only once since
November while her boyfriend was out of town in December. Since November they
have even blocked our phone number and has even gone as far as changing their
number so we could not call him from other places. We have seen ~ only twice
in November at family functions. Since then no contact with his Mamaul (Amanda's
Mother) or Poppy (Amanda's Step father) have been allowed. Since January of this
year even Amanda's sisters and brother are not allowed any contact. Amanda had this
entered into the visitation contract with ~'s father. During the first two years of
~'s.life Amanda made up lies to both the father's family and ours to keep us
from talking to each other and then finally to keep ~ away from his father. These
lies have only come to light recently with the renewed friendship ofboth the father
and his family. Amanda has also made false accusations of child abuse against her
stepfather after she found out that he was asked to be a witness against her boyfriend
in a custody hearing for a child from his first marriage down in North Carolina. She
even went as far as to call her step father's Mother and tell her that ifhe (her step
father) did not back off she would tell everyone of the alleged abuse. We declined to
file charges of tampering with a witness only because we were unable to afford
another trip to North Carolina at the time. Amanda and Brian both have told her
mother that we would never see the grandchildren if we could not accept Brian as a
good father and a good person. Amanda uses ~ as a bargaining chip against
anyone (in Amanda's own words) "who is against her and Brian". In November of
last year Amanda and Brian's brother showed up at the plaintiff's door and demanded
to take items out of the house some of which did not belong to her. She was asked to
leave at which point she forced her way into the door. While in the house she attacked
her Mother and then Brian's brother told her" if she calls the police just deny that
anything happened and I will back you up. We will just lie about this too". On many
occasions Amanda had been violent with her sisters and brother and verbally abusive
ofher mother. On many occasions we had to take ~ outside because ofher
violent reaction to disagreements between her and any one of our family members. In
August of2001 Amanda bit her brother during a verbal confrontation between them.
The majority of which were about Brian, who has a long record of drug abuse and
theft. ~ and his mother lived with Brian for about 1 month in 2000; Brian threw
Amanda and Logan's bel~ in his front yard because she was unfuithful to him.
Luckily at the time we had Logan. Amanda was at a bar and called us, refusing to tell
us where she was going. Amanda also told us that Brian had assaulted her at this same
Bar earlier in the evening. Brian had also called us that night threatening to kill our
daughter. Many times when we went by Brian's home Logan would cry, telling us
he did not want to go there, he wanted to go home. Brian also attacked Amanda at his
Mother's house while she was pregnant with his child Amanda would not press
charges for either of the attacks so there are only police reports of the officer's visit to
the residences when they were called to respond to a domestic dispute. After a short
stay with Brian's parents in September, Amanda and Logan moved back into the
trailer with Brian and his roommate who has a record of domestic abuse. Amanda and
her Brian are presently under investigation for CORRUPTING TIlE MORALS OF
MINORS and DISTRIBUTION OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES with the State
Police. There is known alcohol and drug abuse in her present home. There are
numerous witnesses, including our 16-year-old daughter to these allegations and that
drugs were sold and used in ~' s presence. There are many stories of retail theft
by Amanda's own admission to her sister Stephanie. Her boyfriend Brian has two
warrants in North Carolina for ASSAULT ON A FEMALE and COMMUNICATING
THREATS. Both warrants are un-served at this time. Brian has also tested positive for
marijuana. It was a court ordered drug test on January 10, 2002. Amanda is
inconsistent with her jobs, over the period from 6/1998 until currently she has had at
least 4 different jobs and never worked a full year at any of them At the time of this
Complaint Amanda was out of work again. The plaintiffs supported Amanda and
~ all previous times that she was unemployed. Amanda did not receive cash
assistance or food stamps, only a medical card for ~ after he was born. Fora
short period of time she received food stamps and assistance while living at Safe
Harbor and while at her apartment. At this time ~ is almost 4 years old and still
not potty trained, when he was taken from us, he was wearing underwear not pull-ups
or diapers. We had to give his Christmas presents to his father for ~ and it was
videotaped for us. We keep in contact with Logan's father so as to know how Logan
is doing. This is the only way we have of knowing he is all right. Our two daughters
were primary caretakers also while ~ was with us. Our daughters were allowed
to visit with Logan at the time ofhis father's visitation, until the defendant decided
she could not handle Logan's crying because they had to leave. We do not wish to
take Logan away from his Mother completely or permanently . We feel that the
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environment Logan lives in and what is being done to him psychologically is unfit.
We are seeking custody of~ until his mother can show that she is maintaining
the appropriate quality of life for him.
8. Each parent whose parental rights to the child have not been terminated and the
person who has physical custody of the child have been named as parties to this action. All other persons,
named below, who are known to have or claim to have a right to custody or visitation of the child will be
given notice of the pendency of this action and the right to intervene.
WHEREFORE, plaintiffs request this court to grant custody of the child to the
Plaintiffs.
February 15.2002
TheresaMStatler
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I verify that the statements made in this Complaint are true and correct. I understand that false
Statements therein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. ~4904 relating to unsworn
falsifications to authorities
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LOGAN BISHOP
STATLER
Places of Residence since
birth:
GRANDPARENTS' HOME
Gary Logan Statler
Theresa Marie Statler
Michael Logan Eugene Statler
Stephanie Marie Elaine Statler
Alyssa Renee Elizabeth Statler
Amanda Lynn Nicole Statler
JAMES WILSON SAFE
HARBOUR
Amanda Lynn Nicole Statler
MOTHER'S APARTMENT
Amanda Lynn Nicole Statler
GRANDPARENTS HOME
Gary Logan Statler
Theresa Marie Statler
Michael Logan Eugene Statler
Stephanie Marie Elaine Statler
Alyssa Renee Elizabeth Statler
Amanda Lynn Nicole Statler
MOTHER'S BOYFRIEND'S
HOME
Brian Edward Deaven
Amanda Lynn Nicole Statler
GRANDPARENTS' HOME
Gary Logan Statler
Theresa Marie Statler
Michael Logan Eugene Statler
Stephanie Marie Elaine Statler
Alyssa Renee Elizabeth Statler
Amanda Lynn Nicole Statler
105 Farm Road
Newville, PA 17241
Penn Township
Cumberland County
W. High Street
Carlisle, PA. 17013
Borough of Carlisle
Cumbetland County
49 Yz W. High Street
Carlisle, P A 17013
Borough of Carlisle
Cumberland County
105 Farm Road
Newville, P A 17241
Penn Township
Cumberland County
19 Spring Garden Estates
Carlisle, Pa. 17013
South Middleton Township
Cumberland County
105 Farm Road
Newville, P A 17241
Penn Township
Cumberland County
5/1998-10/98
10/98-2/99
2/99-8/99
8/99-6/2000
6&7/2000
7/2000-9/2001
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LOGAN BISHOP
STATLER
Places of Residence since
birth:
LLOYD DEAVEN'S
HOME
Lloyd Deaven
Patricia Deaven
Amy Deaven
Amanda Lynn Nicole Statler
Brianna Marie Lynn Deaven
MOTHER'S
BOYFRIEND'S HOME
Brian Edward Deaven
Amanda Lynn Nicole Statler
Brianna Marie Lynn Deaven
832 Forge Road
Carlisle, PA. 17013
South Middleton Township
Cumberland County
19 Spring Garden Estates
Carlisle, P A. 17Q13
South Middleton Township
Cumberland County
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:IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V.
GARY L. & THERESA M. STATLER
Petitioners
: NO. 02-826
CIVIL TERM
PETITION FOR SPECIAL REFlEF
COMES NOW, GARY L. & THERESA M. STATLER, who does hereby aver as follows:
1. Petitioners are Gary L. and Theresa M. Statler, adult individuals, who reside at 105 Farm Road,
Newville, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
2. Respondent is Amanda Lynn Nicole Statler, an adult individual who resides at 19 Spring Garden
Estates, Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
3. The parties are the Maternal Grandparents and the Mother of Logan Bishop Statler, born May 17,
1998 and Brianna Marie Lynn Deaven, born July 3,2001.
4. The reason for this Petition is because Amanda and her boyfriend Brian (whom they live with) are
presently under investigation for CORRUPTING THE MORALS OF MINORS and
DISTRIBUTION OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES with the pennsylvania State Police. There is
known alcohol and drug abuse in their present home. There are numerous witnesses, including our
16-year-old daughter, to these allegations and that drugs were sold and used in Logan's presence.
Brian has warrants for his arrest in North Carolina for ASSAULT ON A FEMALE and
COMMUNICATING THREATS. The warrants are un-served at this time. Brian has also tested
positive for marijuana. It was a court ordered drug test on January 10, 2002.
5. The Petitioners are requesting temporary custody of both children until the mother can show she is
drug-free and able to maintain an appropriate environment and lifestyle for her children.
Cc: Amanda Lynn Nicole Statler
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYL V ANlA
GARYL. & 1HERESAM. STATLER
V.
02-826
CIVIL ACTION LAW
AMANDA LYNN NICOLE STATLER
DEFENDANT
IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, Thursday, February 21, 2002 , upon consideration of the attached Complaint,
it is hereby directed that parties and their respective counsel appear before Hubert X. Gilroy, Esq. , the conciliator,
at 4th Floor, Cumberland County Courthouse, Carlisle on Thursday, March 28, 2002 at 2:00 PM
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 aU 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/
Hubert X. Gilroy. Esq. ~k<--
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
HA VB 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
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THERESA M. STATLER, :
Plaintiffs
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYL VANIA
v.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
AMANDA LYNN
NICOLE STATLER,
Defendant
NO. 02-0826 CIVIL TERM
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this 25th day of February, 2002, upon consideration of Plaintiffs;
Petition for Special Relief, this matter is referred to the custody conciliation process
pursuant to Cumberland County Rule of Procedure 1915.12-1, and the Court
Administrator is requested to facilitate and expedite this referral.
BY THE COURT,
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Theresa M. Statler
105 Farm Road
Newville, PA 17241
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GARY L. & THERESA M. STATLER,
PlaintiffslPeti tioners
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
NO. 02-826
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
AMANDA LYNN NICOLE STATLER,
DefendantlRespondent
IN CUSTODY
ORDER
AND NOW, this _ day of
, 2002, upon consideration ofthe within
Preliminary Objections filed by DefendantlRespondent, and it appearing that the material facts in
support of same are established of record, the Preliminary Objections are GRANTED. The
Complaint in Custody and Petition for Special Relief are DISMISSED.
BY THE COURT,
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cc: Thomas J. Williams, Esquire
Gary L. Statler and Theresa M. Statler
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GARY L. & THERESA M. STATLER,
Plaintiffs/Petitioners
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
NO. 02-826
CNIL ACTION - LAW
AMANDA LYNN NICOLE STATLER,
Defendant/Respondent
IN CUSTODY
PRELIMINARY OBJECTIONS TO PLAINTIFFS' COMPLAINT
IN CUSTODY AND PETITION FOR SPECIAL RELIEF
AND NOW, comes Defendant/Respondent, Amanda Lynn Nicole Statler (hereinafterreferred
to as "Mother"). by and through her attorneys, MARTS ON DEARDORFF WILLIAMS & OTTO,
and in support thereof, avers as follows:
FIRST OBJECTION
FAILURE TO CONFORM TO COURT RULES AND INCLUSION OF
SCANDALOUS AND IMPERTINENT MATTERS
1. The Complaint in Custody refers to one child: Logan Bishop Statler, born May 17,
1998. A copy of the Complaint in Custody is attached hereto and marked as Exhibit "A."
2. The Petition for Special Relief refers to two children: Logan and Brianna Marie Lynn
Deaven, born July 3,2001. A copy of the Petition for Special Relief is attached hereto and marked
as Exhibit "B."
3. Gary and Theresa Statler are the parents of Amanda and are seeking custody of
Amanda's two children: Logan and Brianna.
4. The gravamen ofthe pleadings is set forth in one long rambling paragraph stretching
almost four pages in violation ofPa. R.C.P. 1022.
5. The above noted paragraph is a stream-of-conscious narrative, essentially testimonial
in nature, much of which is scandalous and impertinent material that would be subject to objection.
It would be unreasonably difficult for Mother to respond to this type of narrative made against her
by her parents.
SECOND OBJECTION
PENDENCY OF A PRIOR ACTION
6. A custody action concerning Logan is currently pending in this Court at No. 01-5833.
7. A copy of the most recent Custody Order regarding Logan is attached hereto and
marked as Exhibit "C."
8. Said Custody Order specifically prohibits any contact by Logan with his maternal
grandparents (Petitioners herein). The reason for this unusual provision is the highly estranged
relationship between Mother and her parents and the primary reason for that estrangement has been
an incestuous relationship with her adoptive father (petitioner, Gary L. Statler) in violation ofl8 Pa.
C.S. 9 4302 and the condonation of that relationship by her mother (petitioner, Theresa M. Statler).
The said incest is currently the subject of a criminal investigation by the Pennsylvania State Police
who have advised that her father (Petitioner, Gary L. Statler) confessed to it.
9. It is improper for the Petitioners, as maternal grandparents, to file a separate action
regarding custody when there is already one pending; rather, the maternal grandparents should
properly file a Petition to Intervene in the pending action if they believe they have custody rights
which they desire to assert.
THIRD OBJECTION
NON-JOINDER OF A NECESSARY PARTY
10. The Complaint in Custody and the Petition for Special Relief are essentially an
attempt to assert custody rights against two grandchildren wherein only the mother of the children
is named as a party.
II. Both these children have living fathers who are well known to Petitioners.
12. Custody pleadings cannot be entertained without the joinder of all person who assert
custody rights, especially the parents, and afford them notice and an opportunity to be heard.
WHEREFORE, Defendant/Respondent, Amanda Lynn Nicole Statler, respectfully prays
Your Honorable Court to dismiss the Complaint in Custody and the Petition for Special Relief, or,
in the alternative, to strike the procedurally improper portions of same.
Respectfully submitted,
MARTS ON DEARDORFF WILLIAMS & OTTO
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Ten East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013-3093
(717) 243-3341
Attorneys for Defendant/Respondent
Amanda Lynn Nicole Statler
Date: February 27, 2002
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GARY L. & THERESA M. STATLER
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You have been sued in Court. If you wish to defend against the claims set ~rth 1h the=<
fullowing pages, you must take action within twenty (20) days after this Petition and Notice are served,
by entering a written appearance personally or by attorney and fi1ing in writing with the Court your
defenses or objections to the claims set furth against you. You are warned that if you fiill to do so, the
case may proceed without you, and a judgment may be entered against you by the Court without
further notice fur any money claimed in the Petition or fur any other claim or relief requested by the
PIRintiffit. You may lose money or property or other rights important to you.
NOTICE TO DEFEND
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EXHIBIT "A"
GARYL.&THERESAM. STATLER
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V.
AMANDA LYNN NICOLE STATLER
: CIVIL ACTION IN CUSTODY
: NO.
COMPLAINT IN CUSTODY
1. Plaintiff.. are Gatv L.& Theresa M Statler, Maternal Grandparents, currently residing at 105
Farm Road. Newville. Cwnberl..rvt County. Pennsylvania.
2. Defendant is Amanda Lvm Nicole Statler. Mother, currently residing at 19 Sprine Garden
1<._...,,, Carlisle. Cumberland COIIIlty. Pennsvlvania.
3. Plaintiffs seek custody of the fullowing child, Looan B;~boo Sf>lt1er. who was born on May
17, 1998. the child presently resides at 19 SorinI!: C",rden Estates. Carlisle. l:1unberland ComItY.
Pemsvlvani.. in the custody ofhis Mother, Amanda Lvm Nicole StJOtIP.r. She is single. The child was born
out of wedlock. Since the child's birth, the child has resided with the fullowing persons, at the fullowing
addresses, fir the following periods of time: (SEE ATIACHED)
The Father of child is Robert Provins. currently residing at 12 Mt. Rock Road Newville.
i Cumberland Countv. Pennsy1vanu. He is single.
4. The relationship of the Plaintiffs to the child is that ofMAtP.rOal Grandnarents. The Plaintiffs
currently reside with the following:
Name
RelJOtinnqhin
Stephanie Marie Elaine Statler
Alyssa Renee E1izabeth Statler
Daughter .
Daughter
5. The relationship of the Defendant 10 the child is that of Mother. The Defendant currently
resides with:
Name
Brian Edward Deaven
Brianna Marie Lynn Deaven
Logan Bishop Statler
Relationship
Boyfriend
Daughter
Son
6. plaintiffS have not participated as a party or witness, or in any other capacity, in
any other litigation concerning the custody of this minor child in this or another court.
p.a;m;ffi. have infonnation of a custody proc-ning concerning the child
pending in a court of this Commonwealth. The court, tenn and nwnber and its relationship 10 this
J actim is: 01-5833
plaintiffS do know of a person not a party 10 the proceeding; that have visitation
rights with respect 10 the child. The name and address of such person is: Robert Provins. 12
Mount Rock RnouI Newville. Cumberland Counlv. Pennsvlvarlia
7. The best interest and permanent welfure of the child will be served by granting custody
10 PJ.WJtiffi, ~lPl'lP,:
During the time that Logan and Amanda 1iVed with us, she spent Ill8Ily nights away
from home (without Logan) sometimes without notiJYing us ofher whereabouts. We
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were res~ib~ fur at least 75 % of Logan's care. 1J1is e~ includes some of~
doctors bills incurred at his birth. While not living with us we baby-sat Logan 4 10 5
times a week. Many times Logan spent the night with us whi1e his mother went out
with her friends, sometimes without ca1Iing us 10 see if it was ok with us 10 watch
Logan for the night. Amanda did rot take any interest in Logan's chiIdrearing. Logan
IerelleJ 10 us as mom and dad Ill8Ily times whi1e he Iived with us. He called our house
home. For the first two and a half years and the IIIl\iori1y ofhis third year he was in
our care. He spent vacations camping with us. Amanda did rot go on the camping
trips with us per her choice. His very first camping trip, he was only 3 months old. He
was becoming quite the fisherman and camper. We took many trips to the lakes in our
area for swimming and hiking. Logan was also a regular at the Dickinson
Presbyterian Church at both Sunday school and Church services. He was baptized at
this church. Logan was a part of our immediate family not just our grandson. He has
spent every holiday ofhis life with all ofhis relatives on his Mother's side of the
fami1y except this past Cluistmas At the present time Amanda allows no contact from
anyone from her side of the family. Amanda has even blocked us from going to visit
Logan when he is with his father. Amanda has allowed him to call only once since
November whi1e her boyfriend was out of town in December. Since November they
have even blocked our phone munber and has even gone as fur as dv.nging their
munber so we could not call him from other places. We have seen Logan only twice
in November at fami1y functions. Since then no contact with his Mamaul (Amanda's
Mother) or Poppy (Amanda's Step father) have been allowed. Since January of1his
year even Amanda's sisters and brother are not allowed any conIlIct. Amanda had 1his
entered into the visitation contract with Logan's father. During the first two years of
Logan's life Amanda made up lies to both the father's fami1y and ours to keep us
from talking to each other and then finally to keep Logan away from his father. These
lies have only come to light recently with the renewed friendship ofboth the father
lIIld his fami1y. Amanda has also made false accusations of child abuse agaimt her
stepfather after she found out that he was asked to be a witness agaimt her boyfriend
in a custody hearing for a child from his first marriage down in North Carolina. She
even went as fur as to call her step father's Mother and tell her that ifhe (her step
father) did not back off she would tell evetyane of the atIeged abuse. We declined to
file charges oftawpetiug with a witness only ~ we were IUlBb1e to afford
another trip to North Carolina at the time. AmaOOa and Brian both have told her
mother that we would never see the grandchildren ifwe cou1d not accept Brian as a
good :father and a good perscm. AmaOOa uses Logan as a bargaining chip against
anyone (in Amanda's own words) "who is against her and Brian". In November of
last year Amanda and Brian's bwdlef showed up at the plaiDtiff's door and tlP.mllTVlM
to take items out of the house some ofwhich did not belong to her. She was asked to
leave at which point she forced her way into the door. While in the house she attacked
her Mother and then Brian's brother told her" if she caI1s the police just deny that
anything happened and I will back you up. We willjust lie about this too". On many
occasions AmaOOa had been violent with her sisters and brother and verbally abusive
ofher mother. On many occasions we had to take Logan outside }vor..."", ofher
violent reaction to disagreemenIs between her and any one of our family members. In
August of2001 Amanda bit her brother during a verbal cord{. ,IdA! inn between them
The IJUliority of which were about Brian, who has a long rec<rd of drug abuse aJXi
theft. Logan and his mother Jived with Brian for about I month in 2000; Brian threw
Amanda and Logan's belongings in his ftoot yard because she was unfaithful to him.
Luckily at the time we had Logan Amanda was at a bar and called us, refusing to tell
us where she was going. Amanda also told us that Brian had assaulted her at this same
Bar earlier in the evening. Brian had also called us that night threatening to kill our
daughter. Many times when we went by Brian's home Logan wou1d cry, telling us
he did not want to go there, he wanted to go home. Brian also attacked Amanda at his
Mother's house while she was pregnant with his child. Amanda would not press
charges for either of the attacks so there are only ~ l"epoI Is of the officer's visit to
the residences when they we called to ~ lpa~c l1i!l' v.. After.a short
stay with Brian's panlQIS in SerL- . .acr, Amaada andUgan moved blItk into tile
trailer with Brian and his roommate who has a record of domestic abuse. Amanda and
her Brian are presently under investigation fur CORRUPTING lHE MORALS OF
MINORS and DISTRIBUTION OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES with the State
Police. There is known alcohol and drug abuse in her present home. There are
numerous witnesses, including our 16-year-01d daughter to these allegations and that
drugs were sold and used in Logan's presence. There are many stories of retail theft
by Amanda's own admission to her sister Stephanie. Her boyfriend Brian has two
WlIITlIIIts in North Carolina fur ASSAULT ON A FEMALE and COMMUNICATING
lHREATS. Both WlII'IllIIts are un-served at this time. Brian has also tested positive for
marijuana. It was a court ordered drug test on January 10, 2002. Amanda is
inconsistent with her jobs, over the period from 611998 UDtil currently she has had at
least 4 different jobs and never worked a full year at any of them. At the time of this
Complaint Amanda was out ofwork again. The plaintifiS supported Amanda and
Logan all previous times that she was unemployed. Amanda did not receive cash
assistance or food 8t.w.V", only a medical card fur Logan after he was bom For a
short period of time she received food stamps and assistance while Jiving at Safe
Harbor and while at her apartment. At this time Logan is ahnost 4 years old and still
not potty trained, when he was taken from us, he was wearing W1derwear not pull-ups
or diapers. We had to give his Chris1mas presents to his futher fur Logan and it was
videotaped fur us. We keep in contact with Logan's futher so as to know how Logan
is doing. This is the only way we have of knowing he is all right. Our two daughters
were primary caretakers also whi1e Logan was with us. Our daughters were allowed
to visit with Logan at the time ofhis father's visitation, until the defendant decided
she could not handle Logan's crying because they had to leave. We do not wish ~
take Logan away from his Mother completely or permanently . We feel. ~ ~
enviromnent Logan lives in and what is being done to him psychologically is unfit.
We are seeking custody of Logan unti1 his mother can show that she is maintaining
the appropriate quality of life for him.
8. Each parent whose pala.dlJ rights to the child have not been terminated and the
person wOO has physical custody of the child have been named as parties to this action. All other persons,
named below, wOO are known to have or claim to have a right to custody 01' visitation of the child will be
given notice of the pendency of this action and the right to intervene.
WHEREFORE, plaintiffs request this court to grant custody of the child to the
Plaintiffs.
Februarv 15. 2002
M Statler
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I verifY that the statements made in this Complaint are true andiCcJrqct I understand that fuIse
Statements therein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. 14904 relating to unsworn
fil1sifications to authorities
PIaintiffi;
LOGAN BISHOP
STATLER
Places of Residence since
birth:
GRANDPARENTS' HOME
Gary Logan Statler
Theresa Marie Statler
Michael Logan Eugene Statler
Stephanie Marie Elaine Statler
Alyssa Renee Elizabeth Statler
AtnlI1'Ida Lynn Nicole Statler
JAMES WILSON SAFE
HARBOUR
Amanda Lynn Nicole Statler
,
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MOTHER'S APARTMENT
Amanda Lynn Nicole Statler
GRANDPARENTS HOME
Gary Logan Statler
Theresa Marie Statler
Michael Logan Eugene Statler
Stephanie Marie Elaine Statler
Alyssa Renee Elizabeth Statler
Amanda Lynn Nicole Statler
MOTHER'S BOYFRIEND'S
HOME
Brian Edward Deaven
Amanda Lynn Nicole Statler
GRANDPARENTS' HOME
Gary Logan Statler
Theresa Marie Statler
Michael Logan Eugene Statler
Stephanie Marie Elaine Statler
Alyssa Renee Elizabeth Statler
. Amanda Lynn Nicole Statler
105 Farm Road
Newville, P A. 17241
Penn Township
Cumberland County
W. High Street
Carlisle, P A. 17013
Borough of Carlisle
Cumberland County
49 Y. W. High Street
Carlisle,Pl\.17013
Borough of Carlisle
Cumberland County
105 Farm Road
Newville, P A. 17241
Penn Township
Cumberland County
19 Spring Garden Estates
Carlisle, Pa. 17013
South Middleton Township
Cumberland County
105 Farm Road
Newville, PA. 17241
Penn Township
Cumberland County
5/1998-10/98
10/98-2/99
2/99-8/99
8/99-6/2000
6&7/2000
7/2000-9/2001
(continued from page 1)
LOGAN BISHOP
STATLER
Places of Residence since
birth:
LLOYD DEAVEN'S
HOME
Lloyd Deaven
Patricia Deaven
Amy Deaven
MOTHER'S
BOYFRIEND'S HOME
Brian Edward Deaven
.Amanda Lynn Nicole Statler
Brianna Marie Lynn
832 Forge Road
Carlisle, P A. 17013
South Middleton Township
Cumberland County
19 Spring Garden Estates
~lisre,PA. 17013
South Middleton Township
Cumberland County
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Exhibit B
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AMANDA LYNN NICOLE STATLER
Respondent
: IN THE COURTS OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V.
GARY 1. & THERESA M. STATLER
Petitioners
:NO. 02-826
CML TERM
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this
PETITION FOR SPECIAL RELIEF
day of
. 2002, is hereby Ordered that the
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Amanda Lynn Nicole Statler
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:IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
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GARY L. & THERESA M. STATLER
Petitioners
: NO. 02.826
CIVIL TERM
PErmON FOR SPECIAL REFIEF
COMES NOW, GARY L. & THERESA M. STATLER, who does hereby aver as follows:
1. Petitioners are Gary L. and TI1eresa M. Statler, adult individuals, who reside at 105 Farm Road,
Newville, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
2. Respondent is Amanita Lynn Nicole Statler, an adult individual who resides at 19 Spring Garden
Estates, Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
3. The parties are the Maternal Grandparents and the Mother of Logan Bishop Statler, born May 17,
1998 and Brianna Marie Lynn Deaven, born July 3,2001.
4. The reason for this Petition is because Amanda and her boyfriend Brian (whom they live with) are
presently under investigation for CORRUPTING THE MORALS OF MINORS and
DISTRIBUTION OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES with the Pennsylvania State Police. There is
known alcohol and drug abuse in their present home. There are numerous witnesses, including our
16-year-old daughter, to these allegations and that drugs were sold and used in Logan's presence.
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Brian has warrants fur his arrest in North Carolina fur ASSAULT ON A FEMALE and
COMMUNICATING THREATS. The warrants are un-served at this time. Brian has also tested
positive fur marijuana. It was a court ordered drug test on January 10, 2002.
5. The Petitioners are requesting temporary custody of both children until the mother can show she is
drug-free and able to maintain an appropriate environment and lifestyle for her children.
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105 Farm Road
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AMANDA LYNN NICOLE STATLER, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plalatlll' : CUMBERLAND COUNTY,PENNSYLVANIA
V.
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: NO.2001-5833 CML TERM
ROBERT BISHOP PROVIN8,
Defeadaat
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: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
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: IN CUSTODY
QBDEROLCOUR1;
ANDNOW,this UrJ daYOfJalu..a.r 2002, upon
consideration ofth$ attached Custody Conciliation Reporti it is ordered and directed as
follows:
, i 1. The prior Order of Court dated December 6, 2001 is hereby vacated and
replaced with this Order.
2. The Mother, Amanda Lynn Nicole Statler, and the Father, Robert Bishop
Provens, shall have shared legal custody of J.ogan Bishop Statler, bom May 17, 1998.
Each parent sbaI1 have an equal right, to be exercised jointly with the other parent, to
make all major non-emergency decisions affecting the Child~s general Well-being
including. but not limited to, all decisions regarding his health, education and religion.
3.
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Mother sha11 have primary physical custody of the Child.
Father shall have the following periods of WlSupervised partial physical
S. Neither party shall permit the Child to have contact with any member of
Mother's family.
6. Father shall be responsible for all transportation.
7. Father shall provide dinner for the Child on Wednesday and Friday
evenings and appropriate meals on Saturdays.
. . 8. . Father shall knock on Mother's door before entering her home.
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9. Father shall keep Mother's unlisted telephone number confidential.
EXHIBIT "C"
10. Father sball investigate and consider attending a parenting class.
11. 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, the terms of this Order sball control.
cc: Thomas 1. Williams. Esquire, counsel for Mother
Elisabeth Rowley, certified legal intern, Family Law Clinic
Thomas Place, Esquire, counsel for Father
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Tricia D. Eckenroad, an authorized agent for Martson Deardorff Williams & Otto, hereby
certify that a copy of the foregoing Preliminary Objections was served this date by depositing same
in the Post Office at Carlisle, P A, first class mail, postage prepaid, addressed as follows:
Mr. Gary L. Statler
Mrs. Theresa M. Statler
105 Farm Road
Newville, P A 17241
MARTSON DEARDORFF WILLIAMS & OTTO
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Ten East High Street
Carlisle, P A 17013
(717) 243-3341
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GARYL. & THERESAM. STATLER,
Plaintiffs
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
NO. 02-826
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
AMANDA LYNN NlCOLE STATLER,
Defendant
IN CUSTODY
PRAECIPE
TO THE PROTHONOTARY OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY:
Enter the appearance of MARTSON DEARDORFF WILLIAMS & OTTO on behalf of
Defendant in the above matter.
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Ten East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013-3093
(717) 243-3341
Attorneys for Defendant
Amanda Lynn Nicole Statler
Date: February 27,2002
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
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certify that a copy of the foregoing Praecipe was served this date by depositing same in the Post
Office at Carlisle, P A, first class mail, postage prepaid, addressed as follows:
Mr. Gary L. Statler
Mrs. Theresa M. Statler
105 Farm Road
Newville, PA 17241
MARTS ON DEARDORFF WILLIAMS & OTTO
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
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AMANDA LYNN NICOLE
STATLER,
Defendant
NO. 02-0826 CIVIL TERM
AMANDA LYNN NICOLE
STATLER,
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYL VANIA
Plaintiff
v.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
ROBERT BISHOP PROVINS,
Defendant
NO. 01-5833 CIVIL TERM
IN RE: DEFENDANT'S PRELIMINARY OBJECTIONS TO PLAINTIFFS'
COMPLAINT IN CUSTODY AND PETITION FOR SPECIAL RELIEF
~ ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this \~day of March, 2002, after careful consideration of Defendant's
"Preliminary Objections to Plaintiffs' Complaint in Custody and Petition for Special
Relief," of Plaintiffs' "Complaint in Custody," and of Plaintiffs' "Petition for Special
Relief," it is hereby ordered and directed as follows:
1. With respect to Defendant's first objection, that the complaint in custody
and petition for special relief should be dismissed for failure to conform to court rules
and for the inclusion of scandalous and impertinent matter, and it appearing that the
petition for special relief refers to two children, Logan Bishop Statler and Brianna Marie
Lynn Deaven, whereas the complaint in custody refers only to one child, Logan Bishop
Statler, the objection is granted to the extent that any references to Brianna Marie Lynn
Deaven in the petition for special relief are stricken. The objection is otherwise denied.
2. With respect to Defendant's second objection, that the complaint in custody
and petition for special relief should be dismissed as improper because of the pendency of
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an existing action, and it appearing that a custody action concerning Logan Bishop Statler
is pending in this court at No. 01-5833 Civil Tenn, the objection is granted to the extent
that the current custody action shall be consolidated with the action at No. 01-5833 Civil
Tenn under that docket number. Plaintiffs in the current action shall serve upon Robert
Bishop Provins, a named party in the action at No. 01-5833 Civil Tenn, a copy of all
prior pleadings filed in the current action. The custody complaint and petition for special
relief filed at No. 02-0826 Civil Tenn shall be docketed at No. 01-5833 Civil Tenn and
all future filings in the current action shall be made at No. 01-5833 Civil Tenn. The
objection is otherwise denied.
3. With respect to Defendant's third objection, that the complaint in custody
and petition for special relief should be dismissed for failure to join a necessary party,
Robert Bishop Provins, the father of Logan Bishop Statler, the objection is deemed moot
by virtue of the consolidation of the current action with the action at No. 01-5833 Civil
Tenn, in which Robert Bishop Provins is a named party.
BY THE COURT, /
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Theresa M. Statler
105 Fann Road
Newville, PA 17241
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Ten East High Street
Carlisle, P A 17013-3093
Attorney for Defendant Amanda Lynn Nicole Statler
~mas Place, Esq.
45 North Pitt Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
Attorney for Defendant Robert Bishop Provins
ACqueline M. Verney, Esq.
/ Custody Conciliator
GARY 1. STATLER and
THERESAM. STATLER,
Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
: NO. 02-826
AMANDA LYNN NICOLE STATLER,: CIVIL ACTION -LAW
ROBERT PROVINS and
BRIAN DEA YEN,
Defendants : CUSTODY
FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT FOR CUSTODY.
PARTIAL CUSTODY OR VISITATION
I. The Plaintiffil are Gary 1. Statler and Theresa M. Statler, maternal grandparents, both
residing at 105 Farm Road, Newville, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, 17241.
2. The Defendants are Amanda Lynn Nicole Statler, mother, currently residing at 19
Spring Garden Estates, Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, 17013, Robert Provins, father
of Logan Bishop Statler, currently residing at 12 Mountain Rock Road, Newville, Cumberland
County, Pennsylvania, 17241, and Brian Deaven, father of Brianna Marie Lynn Deaven, currently
residing at 19 Spring Garden Estates, Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
3. Plaintjffi; seek custody of the following children:
Name Present Residence ~
Brianna Deaven 19 Spring Garden Estates 8 months
Carlisle, PA 17013
Logan Bishop Statler 19 Spring Garden Estates 3 years
Carlisle, PA 17013
The children were born out ofwed1ock.
The children are presently in the custody of Amanda Lynn Nicole Statler, whose current
address is 19 Spring Garden Estates, Carlisle, Pennsylvania, 17013.
During the past five years, the children have resided with the following persons and at the
following addresses:
Persons
Addresses
Dates
SEE ATTACHED
She is not married.
The father of the child Logan Bishop Statler is Robert Provins, currently residing at 12
Mountain Rock Road, Newville, Pennsylvania 17241. The father of the child Brianna Marie Lynn
Deaven, is Brian Deaven, currently residing at 19 Spring Garden Estates, Carlisle, Pennsylvania
17013.
They are not married.
4. The relationship of Plaintiffs to the children is that of maternal grandparents. The
Plaintiffs currently reside with the following persons:
Name
Stephanie Marie Elaine Statler
Alyssa Renee Elizabeth Statler
Relationshin
Daughter
Daughter
5. The relationship of Defendant Amanda Lynn Nicole Statler is that of mother. The
Defendant Amanda Lynn Nicole Statler currently resides with the following persons:
Name
Brian Edward Deaven
Brianna Marie Lynn Deaven
Logan Bishop Statler
RelatioDshin
Boyfriend
Daughter
Son
The relationship of Defendant Robert Provins is that offather of Logan Bishop Statler. The
Defendant Robert Provins currently resides with the following persons:
Name
RelatioDshin
Unknown
The relationship of Defendant Brian Deaven is that of father ofBrianna Marie Lynn Deaven.
The Defendant Brian Deaven currently resides with the following persons:
Name
Brian Edward Deaven
Brianna Marie Lynn Deaven
Logan Bishop Statler
RelatioDshin
Boyfriend
Daughter
Son
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6. Plaintiffs have not participated as a party or witness, or in another capacity, in other
litigation concerning the custody of the children in this or another court.
Plaintiffs have information ofa custody proceeding concerning the child, Logan Bishop Statler
pending in this Court of this Commonwealth at No. 2001-5833.
Plaintiff does not know of a person not a party to the proceedings who has physical custody
of the children or claims to have custody or visitation rights with respect to the children.
7. The best interests and permanent welfare ofthe children would be served by granting
the relief requested herein because, particularly as to Logan Bishop Statler, the Plaintiffs have had
a great deal of involvement in his life, have helped raised him and even now, help support him. With
respect to both Logan and Brianna, their best interests and permanent welfare would be served by
granting the relief requested herein because their parents do not provide them a stable home
environment; indeed, in the near future, it appears that Defendant Amanda Lynn Nicole Statler and
Defendant Brian Deaven will be charged with corruption of minors and furnishing alcohol to minors.
8. Each parent whose parental rights to the children have not been terminated and the
person who has physical custody of the children have been named as parties to this action. All other
persons, named below, who are known to have or claim a right to custody or visitation of the children
will be given notice of the pendency of this action and the right to intervene:
Name
Address
Basis of Claim
None
WHEREFORE, Plaintiffs request the Court to grant custody, and legal custody ofthe children
as the Court deems appropriate.
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LOGAN BISHOP
STAlLER
Places of Residence since
birth;
GRANDPARENTS'HOME
Gary Logan Statler
Theresa Marie Statler
Michael Logan Eugene Statler
Stephanie Marie Elaine Statler
Alyssa Renee Elizabeth Statler
Amanda Lynn Nicole Statler
JAMES WILSON SAFE
HARBOUR
Amanda Lynn Nicole Statler
MOTHER'S APARTMENT
Amanda Lynn Nicole Statler
GRANDPARENTS HOME
Gary Logan Statler
Theresa Marie Statler
Michael Logan Eugene Statler
Stephanie Marie Elaine Statler
Alyssa Renee Elizabeth Statler
Amanda Lynn Nicole Statler
MOTHER'S BOYFRIEND'S
HOME
Brian Edward Deaven
Amanda Lynn Nicole Statler
GRANDPARENTS'HOME
Gary Logan Statler
Theresa Marie Statler
Michael Logan Eugene Statler
Stephanie Marie Elaine Statler
Alyssa Renee Elizabeth Statler
Amanda Lynn Nicole Statler
105 Farm Road
Newville, PA. 17241
Penn Township
Cumberland County
W. High Street
Carlisle, PA. 17013
Borough of Carlisle
Cumberland County
49 Yz W. High Street
Carlisle, PA.l 70 13
Borough of Carlisle
Cumberland County
105 Farm Road
Newville, PA. 17241
Penn Township
Cumberland County
19 Spring Garden Estates
Carlisle, Pa. 170 I 3
South Middleton Township
Cumberland County
105 Farm Road
Newville, P A. 1724 I
Penn Township
Cumberland County
5/1998-10/98
10/98-2/99
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8/99-6/2000
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LOGAN BISHOP
STAlLER
Places of Residence since
birth:
LLOYD DEA YEN'S
HOME
Lloyd Deaven
Patricia Deaven
Amy Deaven
MOTHER'S
BOYFRIEND'S HOME
Brian Edward Deaven
Amanda Lynn Nicole Statler
Brianna Marie Lynn
832 Forge Road .
Carlisle, PA. 17013
South Middleton Township
Cumberland County
19 Spring Garden Estates
Carlisle, PA. 17013
South Middleton Township
Cumberland County
9/2001-10/2001
1 0/200 I-present
VERIFICATION
We, Gary 1. Statler and Theresa M. Statler, Plaintiffs in the furegoing action, verify that the
fucts set forth in the attached document are true and correct to the best of our knowledge,
information and belief. We so state subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C. S. ~4904 (relating to
unsworn fit1sification to authorities).
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Date
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GARY L. & THERESA M. STATLER
(Case No. & Jurisdiction)
02-826, COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
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AMANDA LYNN NICOLE STATLER
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GARY L. STATLER and
THERESA M. STATLER,
Plaintiffs
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
NO. 02-826
AMANDA LYNN NICOLE STATLER,
ROBERT PROVINS and BRIAN DEA VEN :
Defendants
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN CUSTODY
PRAECIPE
TO THE PROTHONOTARY OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY:
Enter the appearance of MARTSON DEARDORFF WILLIAMS & OTTO on behalf of
Defendants Amanda Lynn Nicole Deaven (ne: Statler) and Brian Deaven in the above matter.
MARTSON DEARDORFF WILLIAMS & OTTO
By
Thomas J. William
Ten East High Stree
Carlisle, PA 17013-3093
(717) 243-3341
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Attorneys for Defendants
Amanda Lynn Deaven (ne: Statler) and
Brian Deaven
Date: April 10, 2002
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Tricia D. Eckenroad, an authorized agent for Martson Deardorff Williams & Otto, hereby
certify that a copy of the foregoing Praecipe was served this date by depositing same in the Post
Office at Carlisle, P A, first class mail, postage prepaid, addressed as follows:
Anthony T. McBeth, Esquire
407 North Front Street
Cameron Mansion
Harrisburg, P A 1710 I
Elizabeth L. Rowley, Certified Legal Intern
Family Law Clinic
45 North Pitt Street
Carlisle, P A 17013
MARTSON DEARDORFF WILLIAMS & OTTO
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By 'tI'1/l.
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Ten East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
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GARY L. STATLER and
THERESA M. STATLER,
Plaintiffs
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
NO. 02-826
AMANDA LYNN NICOLE STATLER,
ROBERT PROVINS and BRIAN DEA VEN:
Defendants
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN CUSTODY
ANSWER OF AMANDALYNNDEAVEN (NE: STATLER) AND BRlANDEAVEN TO
FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT FOR CUSTODY.
PARTIAL CUSTODY OR VISITATION
AND NOW, comes Defendants Amanda Lynn Deaven (ne: Statler) and Brian Deaven, and
answers Plaintiffs' Amended Complaint as follows:
1-6. Admitted, except that Amanda Statler has married Brian Deaven and is now known
as Amanda Deaven.
7. Denied. The children would be irreparably harmed by contact with Plaintiffs under
present circumstances.
8. Admitted.
NEW MATTER
9. Plaintiffs do not have standing to seek custody.
WHEREFORE, Defendants Amanda Lynn Deaven (ne: Statler) and Brian Deaven, request
that the Complaint be dismissed.
MARTS ON DEARDORFF WILLIAMS & OTTO
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Thomas J. Williams
Ten East High Stre
Carlisle, P A 17013-3093
(717) 243-3341
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Attorneys for Defendants
Amanda Lynn Deaven (ne: Statler) and
Brian Deaven
Date: April I 0, 2002
VERIFICATION
The foregoing Answer to Plaintiffs' Amended Complaint is based upon information which
has been gathered by my counsel in the preparation of the lawsuit. The language of the document
is that of counsel and not my own. I have read the document and to the extent that it is based upon
information which I have given to my counsel, it is true and correct to the best of my knowledge,
information and belief. To the extent that the content of the document is that of counsel, I have
relied upon cowlsel in making this verification.
This statement and verification are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. Section 4904
relating to unsworn falsification to authorities, which provides that if I make knowingly false
averments, I may be subject to criminal penalties.
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Tricia D. Eckenroad, an authorized agent for Martson Deardorff Williams & Otto, hereby
certify that a copy of the foregoing Answer to Plaintiffs' Amended Complaint was served this date
by depositing same in the Post Office at Carlisle, P A, first class mail, postage prepaid, addressed as
follows:
Anthony T. McBeth, Esquire
407 North Front Street
Cameron Mansion
Harrisburg, PA 17101
Elizabeth L. Rowley, Certified Legal Intern
Family Law Clinic
45 North Pitt Street
Carlisle, P A 17013
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: CUMBERLAND COUNTY. PEN\lSYLVANIA
V.
: NO. 2001-5833 CIVIL TERM
ROBERT BISHOP PROVINS,
DefendantlPetitioner
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: IN CUSTODY
GARY L. & THERESA M. STATLER, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiffs : CUMBERLAND COUNTY. PENNSYLV A:'lIA
V.
: NO. 2002-0826
AMANDA LYNN NICOLE STATLER, : CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Defendant
: IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this -.lcll day of rJ 0\1 ._,2005, upon
consideration of the attached Custody Conciliation Report, it is ordered and directed as
follows:
1. The prior Orders of Court dated June 28, 2002 and April 16, 2002 shall
remain in full force and effect with the following modification.
2. Father shall have the following periods of partial physical custody:
A. Beginning November 12, 2005 alternating Saturdays and Sundays
from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
B. Once Father has exercised four such weekends, he shall have partial
physical custody of the child on an alternating weekend schedule from
Saturday at 9:00 a.m. to Sunday at 7:00 p.m.
C. Thanksgiving: Father shall have partial physical custody from 4;00
p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
D. Christmas: Father shall have partial physical custody of the child on
Christmas Eve from 3;00 p.m. to 10;00 p.m. and Christmas Day from
4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
E. Such other times as the parties agree.
3. Father shall be responsible for all transportation. Mother is only required
to wait] 5-20 minutes for Father to arrive for pick up.
4. Father shall keep Mother's telephone number confidential.
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Grandparents except as provided in the previous Orders.
6. This Order is entered pursuant to an agreement of Mother and Father at a
Custody Conciliation Conference. They may modify the provisions of this Order by
mutual consent, in the absence of mutual consent, the terms of this Order shall control.
Either party may request another Conciliation Conference within two months from the
date of this Order.
BY THE COURT,
J.
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CC:U~~~; Adams, Esquire, counsel for Father
pzarol J. Lindsay, Esquire, counsel for Mother
NDV 0 8 2005
AMANDA LYNN NICOLE STATLER, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEA!'l OF;!. 1161
Plaintiff /Respondent : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVf\N'L~
V.
: No. 2001-5833 CIVIL TERM
ROBERT BISHOP PROVINS,
Defendant/Petitioner
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: IN CUSTODY
GARY L. & THERESA M. STATLER : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiffs : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. : No. 2002-0826 CIVI TERM
AMANDA LYNN NICOLE STATLER, : CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Defendant
: IN CUSTODY
PRIOR JUDGE: J. Wesley Oler, Jr.
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
Logan Bishop Statler
May 17, 1998 Mother
2. A Conciliation Conference was held in this matter on November 7, 2005.
Father, Robert Bishop Provins, appeared with counsel, Jane Adams, Esquire. The
Mother, Amanda Lynn Nicole Statler, appeared with counsel, Carol 1. Lindsay, Esquire.
The maternal Grandparents, Gary L. and Theresa M. Statler appeared pro se.
3. Prior Orders of Court were entered by the Honorable 1. Wesley Oler, Jr.
dated June 28, 2002 and April 16, 2002. Those Orders provide for shared legal custody
and for Mother to have primary physical custody with F ather having periods of partial
physical custody. Grandparents have supervised visits one day per month for two hours.
4. The Mother and Father agreed to entry of an Order in the form as
attached. No modification was made to the Order relating to the Grandparents.
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