HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-6533CARISA J. GARMAN,
Plaintiff,
VS.
ROBERT BENJ. GARMAN,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 4< -
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: IN DIVORCE AND CUSTODY
NOTICE TO DEFEND AND CLAIM RIGHTS
YOU HAVE BEEN SUED IN COURT. If you wish to defend against the claims set
forth in the following pages, you must take action. You are warned that, if you fail to do so, the
case may proceed without you and a decree of divorce or annulment be entered against you by
the Court. A judgment may also be entered against you for any other claim or relief requested in
these papers by the Plaintiff. You may lose money or property or other rights important to you,
including custody or visitation of your children.
When the ground for divorce is indignities or irretrievable breakdown of the marriage,
you may request marriage counseling. A list of marriage counselors is available in the Office of
the Prothonotary, Cumberland County Courthouse, One Courthouse Square, Carlisle,
Pennsylvania.
IF YOU DO NOT FILE A CLAIM FOR ALIMONY, DIVISION OF PROPERTY,
LAWYER'S FEES OR EXPENSES BEFORE A DIVORCE OR ANNULMENT IS
GRANTED, YOU MAY LOSE THE RIGHT TO CLAIM ANY OF THEM.
YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU
DO NOT HAVE A LAWYER OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE
THE OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL
HELP.
LAWYER REFERRAL SERVICE
of the Cumberland County Bar Association
32 South Bedford Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
Telephone (800)-990-9108
CARISA J. GARMAN,
Plaintiff,
VS.
ROBERT BENJ. GARMAN,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
. NO.
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: IN DIVORCE AND CUSTODY
AVISO PARA DEFENDER Y RECLAMAR DERECHOS
USTED HA SIDO DEMANDADO EN LA CORTE. Si desea defenderse de las quejas
expuestas en las paginas seguientes, debe tomar accion con prontitud. se le avisa que si no se
defiende, el caso pude proceder sin usted y decreto de divorcio o anulamiento puede ser emitido
en su contra por las Corte. una decision puede tambien ser emitida en su contra por caulquier
otra queja o compensacion eclamados por el demandante. Usted puede perder dinero, o
propiedades u otros derechos importantes para usted.
Cuando la base para el divorcio es indignidades o rompimiento irreparable del
matrimonio, usted puede solicitar consejo matrimonial. Una lista de consejeros matrimoniales
esta disponible en la oficina del Prothonotary, en la York County Judicial Center, 45 North
George Street, York, Pennsylvania 17401.
SI USTED NO RECLAMA PENSION ALIMENTICIA, PROPIEDAD MARITAL,
HONORARIOS DE ABOGADO U OTROS GASTOS ANTES DE QUE EL DECRETO
FINAL DE DIVORCIO O ANULAMIENTO SEA EMTIDO, USTED PUEDE PERDER
EL DERECHO A RECLAMAR CUALQUIERA DE ELLOS.
USTED DEBE LEVAR ESTE PAPEL A UN ABOGADO DE INMEDIATO. SO
NO TIENE O NO PUEDE PAGAR UN ABOGADO, VAYA O LLAME A LA OFICINA
INDICADA ABAJO PARA AVERIGUAR DONDE PUEDE OBTENER ASISTENCIA
LEGAL.
LAWYER REFERRAL SERVICE
of the Cumberland County Bar Association
32 South Bedford Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
Telefono (800)-990-9108
CARISA J. GARMAN,
Plaintiff,
VS.
ROBERT BENJ. GARMAN,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE AND CUSTODY
COMPLAINT IN DIVORCE AND CHILD CUSTODY
AND NOW, comes Plaintiff, Carisa J. Garman, (hereinafter referred to as "Plaintiff"), by
and through her counsel, Linda A. Clotfelter, who files this Complaint in Divorce and Child
Custody, and in support thereof states the following:
1. Plaintiff is Carisa J. Garman an adult individual who resides at 64 Courtyard
Drive, Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, 17013.
2. Defendant is Robert Benj. Garman, an adult individual who resides at 231A
Longs Gap Road, Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, 17013.
3. The parties are the parents of one (1) minor child, namely Riley H. Garman, born
November 27, 2003, age one (1) year.
COUNT I - REQUEST FOR DIVORCE UNDER
SECTION 3301(C) OR 3301(D) OF THE DOMESTIC RELATIONS CODE
4. Paragraphs 1 through 3 are incorporated herein by referenced as if fully set forth.
5. Both Plaintiff and Defendant have been bona fide residents of the Commonwealth
of Pennsylvania for at least six (6) months immediately previous to the filing of this divorce
Complaint.
6. Plaintiff and Defendant were married on September 14, 2002 in Cumberland
County, Pennsylvania.
7. The parties have been separate and apart within the meaning of the Pennsylvania
Domestic Relations Code since September 26, 2004.
8. There have been no prior actions of divorce or for annulment between the parties.
9. Defendant is not a member of the armed forces of the United States or any of its
allies.
10. Plaintiff avers that the marriage is irretrievably broken.
11. Plaintiff has been advised of the availability of counseling and that Plaintiff may
have the right to request that the court require the parties to participate in counseling. Plaintiff
does not desire counseling.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff respectfully requests that this Court enter a Decree of Divorce
and grant such other relief as this Court deems just and proper.
COUNT 11 - REQUEST FOR PRIMARY CUSTODY
12. Paragraphs 1 through 11 of this Complaint are incorporated herein by reference.
13. As stated above, the parties are the parents of one child, a son named Riley H.
Garman, born November 17, 2003, age one (1) year.
14. During the child's life he has resided as follows:
WITH WHOM
ADDRESS
FROM /TO
Plaintiff
Plaintiff
Plaintiff and Defendant
64 Courtyard Drive
Carlisle, PA 17013
221 Richland Road
Carlisle, PA 17013
221 Richland Road
Carlisle, PA 17013
11/2004 to Present
10/2004 to 11/2004
Birth to 10/2004
15. Plaintiff has not participated in any other litigation concerning the child in this or
any other state.
16. There are no other proceedings pending involving custody of the child in this or
any other state.
17. Plaintiff knows of no person not a party to these proceedings who has physical
custody of the child or who claims to have custody, partial custody or visitation rights with
respect to the child.
18. The best interests of the child will be served if Plaintiff is awarded primary
physical custody with supervised visitation or limited partial physical custody to Plaintiff for the
following reasons:
a. It is Plaintiff and not Defendant, who can provide the care and nurturing the child
needs in a stable and secure home environment. Plaintiff has been the primary
caregiver for the child since birth and Plaintiff continues in that role as the
primary custodial parent since the separation of the parties. It is Plaintiff, and not
Defendant, who provides the daily care for the child and takes the child for
physician's appointments and other similar appointments
b. Defendant's conduct has not been in the best interest of the parties' child and
continues to be a concern with respect to Defendant's capacity to care for the
child. More specifically, Defendant has had a substance abuse problem, and in
the past this problem surfaced while Defendant was hospitalized for an extended
period of time. Very recently, Defendant caused damage to the parties' truck
while intoxicated. It is believed that his abuse problems persist and that he is
becoming impaired while the child is within his custody. On November 5, 2004,
Defendant smelled of alcohol upon a morning transfer of custody. On another
occasion, Plaintiff had to ask the maternal grandparents to care for the child
because Defendant slept through his time due to excessive drinking and arriving
at home at 4:30 a.m. Also, while in Defendant's custody the child is exposed to
people arriving at all hours to party with Defendant and Defendant and others
smoke while the child is present, as the child is returned smelling strongly of
cigarette smoke. This conduct is clearly not in the best interests of such a small
child.
C. Of additional concern is the fact that the specifics of Defendant's home and social
environment remain unknown and Defendant's emotional state has been unstable
to the point where Plaintiff has severe concerns for the child's safety and well-
being while in Defendant's care. Not only is Defendant's substance abuse
problem a morality and safety issue, but Defendant has compounded the problems
by continually lying to Plaintiff throughout their separation. Of utmost concern is
the fact that Defendant lied about the child's whereabouts while Defendant had
custody. After persistence from Plaintiff, Defendant admitted that he had lied and
that he removed the child from the area without notice to Plaintiff and against her
wishes. Plaintiff fears for her child's safety in these unknown and questionable
environments. Furthermore, Defendant has stated he will relocate from this area,
which further concerns Plaintiff. Defendant's impulsive conduct is not in the best
interests of the child and also serves as one of many indicators of Defendant's
personal and professional instabilities.
d. Defendant has, at times, shown no interest in acting as a parent for the child.
Defendant has cancelled a number of times when he was scheduled to have
custody of the child, and in the past, Defendant has left the child with third parties
unknown to Plaintiff during Defendant's custody periods despite Plaintiff's
objections.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff, Carisa J. Garman, respectfully requests that, the Court enter a
Decree in Divorce and an Order of Court granting the parties shared legal custody of the child;
primary physical custody of the child to Plaintiff; supervised visitation or strictly limited partial
physical custody prohibiting certain behaviour to Defendant, Robert Garman, upon Mr.
Garman's completion of a drug and alcohol evaluation and/or program and any additional
programs deemed to be in the best interest of the child; and granting such other relief as this
Court deems just and proper.
Respectfully submitted,
LAW FIRM OF LINDA A. CLOTFELTER
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' A. Clotfelter, Esquire
ney ID No. 72963
East Trindle Road, Suite 100
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
(717) 796-1930 telephone
(717) 796-1933 facsimile
Attorney for Plaintiff
CARISA J. GARMAN, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff, : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
VS. : NO.
ROBERT BENJ. GARMAN, : CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Defendant : IN DIVORCE
VERIFICATION
I, CARISA J. GARMAN, verify that the statements in the foregoing DIVORCE
COMPLAINT are true and correct 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.
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CARISA J. GARMAN,
Plaintiff
V.
ROBERT BENJ. GARMAN,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 04-6533 CIVIL TERM
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN CUSTODY
ORDER TO RELINQUISH JURISDICTION
AND NOW, this 10'n day of March, 2005, the parties having requested a thirty (30) day
continuance on February 8, 2005, and the Conciliator having received no further request for the
Custody Conciliation Conference to reconvene, hereby relinquishes jurisdiction of the above
captioned matter.
FOR TfH
Melissa Peel Greevy, Esquire
Custody Conciliator
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CARISA J. GARMAN,
Plaintiff/Movant,
VS.
ROBERT BENJ. GARMAN,
Defendant/Respondent.
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 04-6533
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: IN DIVORCE AND CUSTODY
MOTION TO SCHEDULE A CONCILIATION CONFERENCE
AND NOW, comes Plaintiff, Carisa J. Garman, by and through her counsel, Linda A.
Clotfelter, Esquire, who files this Motion to Schedule Conciliation Conference, respectfully
stating as follows:
1. Movant is Plaintiff in the above captioned matter, Carisa J. Garman and Respondent
is Robert Benj. Garner, Defendant in the above captioned matter.
2. Movant filed a Complaint in Divorce and Child Custody on December 20, 2004.
3. A conciliation conference was initially scheduled to take place on February 11, 2005,
however, upon agreement of the parties the conference did not take place.
4. Movant wishes to pursue custody and equests that a conciliation conference be
scheduled.
WHEREFORE, comes Movant, Carisa J. Garman, who respectfully requests that this
court schedule a conciliation conference with Melissa P. Greevy, Esquire
Respectfully submitted,
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LAW FIRM OF LINDA A. CLOTFELTER
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Li a A. Clotfelter, Esquire
At rney ID No. 72963
021 East Trindle Road, Suite 100
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
(717) 796-1930 telephone
(717) 796-1933 facsimile
Attorney for Plaintiff
CARISA J. GARMAN,
Plaintiff/Movant,
VS.
ROBERT BENJ. GARMAN,
Defendant/Respondent.
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 04-6533
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: IN DIVORCE AND CUSTODY
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
AND NOW, this J& 4 day of October, 2006, the undersigned hereby certifies that a true
and correct copy of the foregoing Motion to Schedule Conciliation Conference served upon the
opposing party by way of United States first class mail, postage prepaid, addressed as follows:
Robert Benj Garman
301 Potato Road
Carlisle, PA 17013
Respectfully submitted,
LAW FIRM OF LINDA A. CLOTFELTER
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
(717) 796-1930 telephone
(717) 796-1933 facsimile
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CARISA J. GARMAN,
Plaintiff,
VS.
ROBERT BENJ. GARMAN,
Defendant
To the Prothonotary:
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: NO. 04-6533
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: IN DIVORCE AND CUSTODY
PRAECIPE
Please kindly reinstate the Complaint in Divorce and Custody in the above-referenced
matter.
Respectfully submitted,
LAW FIRM OF LINDA A. CLOTFELTER
Lin a A. Clotfelter, Esquire
Att ney ID No. 72963
East Trindle Road, Suite 1
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
(717) 796-1930 telephone
(717) 796-1933 facsimile
Attorney for Plaintiff
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CARISA J. GARMAN IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
PLAINTIFF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V.
ROBERT BENJ. GARMAN
DEFENDANT
04-6533 CIVIL ACTION LAW
IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, Tuesday, November 07, 2006 , 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 MDJ Manlove, 1901 State St., Camp Hill, PA 17011 on Monday, December 04, 2006 at 12:30 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 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. Gree Es qv
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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CARISA J. GARMAN, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff, : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
VS. : NO. 04-6533
ROBERT BENJ. GARMAN, : CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Defendant : IN DIVORCE AND CUSTODY
AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE
I, Linda A. Clotfelter, Esquire, counsel for Plaintiff, Carissa J. Garman, do hereby affirm
that the original return receipt of the Complaint in Divorce and Child Custody dated October 30,
2006, was sent by Certified Mail, Restricted Delivery, Return Receipt Requested, which return
receipt appears to contain the signature of Robert B. Garman, is set forth below. The
undersigned understands that the statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 P.S. §
4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
¦ Complete items 1, 2, and 3. Also complete
Rem 4 It lestricted Delivery is desired.
¦ Print your name and address on the reverse
so that we can return the card to you.
¦ Attach this card to the back of the mallpiece,
or on the front If space permits.
1. Article Addressed to:
LAW OFFICE OF LINDA A. CLOTFELTER
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2. Article Number
(JiW&fWfrom service label) 7001 2510 0003 4439 8287
PS Form 3811, February 2004 Domestic Return Receipt 102585-02-M-1540
Respectfully submitted,
Dated:
A. Signature
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D. Is delivery address different from Rem 17 ? Yes
If YES, enter delivery address below: O No
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5021 East Trindle Road, Suite 100
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
telephone (717) 796-1930
facsimile (717) 796-1933
Attorney for Plaintiff
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CARISA J. GARMAN, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff, : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
VS. : NO. 04-6553
ROBERT BENJ. GARMAN, : CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Defendant : IN DIVORCE AND CUSTODY
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
AND NOW, this 8'h day of December, 2006, the undersigned hereby certifies that a true
and correct copy of the foregoing COMPLAINT IN DIVORCE AND CHILD CUSTODY was
served upon the opposing party by Certified Mail, Restricted Delivery, Return Receipt
Requested:
Robert Benj. Garman
301 Potato Road
Carlisle, PA 17013
Respectfully submitted,
LAW FIRM OF LINDA A. CLOTFELTER
Linda A. Clotfelter, Esquire
Attorney ID No. 72963
5021 East Trindle Road, Suite 100
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
(717) 796-1930 telephone
(717) 796-1933 facsimile
Attorney for Plaintiff
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CARISA J. GARMAN, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff, : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
VS. : NO. 04-6533
ROBERT BENJ. GARMAN, : CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Defendant : IN DIVORCE AND CUSTODY
AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE
I, Linda A. Clotfelter, Esquire, counsel for Plaintiff, Carissa J. Garman, do hereby affirm
that the original return receipt of the Order of Court dated November 7, 2006, scheduling a
Conciliation Conference for Monday, December 4, 2006 at 12:30 p.m. was sent by Certified
Mail, Restricted Delivery, Return Receipt Requested, which return receipt appears to contain the
signature of Robert B. Garman, is set forth below. The undersigned understands that the
statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 P.S. § 4904 relating to unsworn
falsification to authorities.
¦ Complete Items 1, 2, and 3. Also complete A. Signature
Item 4 If Restricted Delivery is desired. Agent
¦ Print your name and address on the reverse Addressee
so that we can return the card to you.
¦ Attach this card to the back of the mailpiece, B. ed by ( Printed Name) C. e of Deliv?y
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2. Article Number
(Transfer from serv/cefaW 7001 2510 0003 4439 8294
PS Form 3811, February 2004
Domestic Retum Receipt 102595-02-M-1 54D
Respectfully submitted,
OFFICE OF LINDA A. CLOTFELTER
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inda A. Clotfelter, Esquire
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021 East Trindle Road, Suite 100
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
telephone (717) 796-1930
facsimile (717) 796-1933
Attorney for Plaintiff
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CARISA J. GARMAN, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff, : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
VS. : NO. 04-6553
ROBERT BENJ. GARMAN, : CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Defendant : IN DIVORCE AND CUSTODY
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
AND NOW, this 8"' of December, 2006, the undersigned hereby certifies that a true and
correct copy of the foregoing ORDER OF COURT SCHEDULING A CONCILIATION
CONFERENCE was served upon the opposing party by Certified Mail, Restricted Delivery,
Return Receipt Requested:
Robert Benj. Garman
301 Potato Road
Carlisle, PA 17013
Respectfully submitted,
LAW FIRM OF LINDA A. CLOTFELTER
5021 East Trindle Road, Suite 100
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
(717) 796-1930 telephone
(717) 796-1933 facsimile
Attorney for Plaintiff
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CARISA J. GARMAN, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiff
NO. 04-6533 CIVIL TERM
V.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
ROBERT BENJAMIN GARMAN,
IN CUSTODY
Defendant
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this k?k day of December, 2006, upon consideration of the
attached Custody Conciliation Summary Report, it is hereby ordered and directed as
follows:
1. The parties, Carisa J. Garman and Robert Benjamin Garman, shall have
shared legal custody of the child, Riley H. Garman, born November 27, 2003. Each parent
shall 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 their health, education and religion. Pursuant to the terms of 23
Pa. C. S. §5309, each parent shall be entitled to all records and information pertaining to the
child including, but not limited to, medical, dental, religious or school records, the residence
address of the child and of the other parent. To the extent one parent has possession of
any such records or information, that parent shall be required to share the same, or copies
thereof, with the other parent within such reasonable time as to make the records and
information of reasonable use to the other parent. All decisions affecting the child's growth
and development including, but not limited to, choice of camp, if any; choice of child care
provider; medical and dental treatment; psychotherapy, or like treatment; decisions relating
to actual or potential litigation involving the children directly or as a beneficiary, other than
custody litigation; education, both secular and religious; scholastic athletic pursuits and
other extracurricular activities; shall be considered major decisions and shall be made with
the parents jointly, after discussion and consultation with each other and with a view toward
obtaining and following a harmonious policy in the child's best interest.
2. Physical Custody. The parties shall continue the status quo custodial
arrangement as follows:
A. Effective December 8, 2006, Father shall have custody on alternating
weekends from Friday at 5:00 p.m. until Sunday at 5:00 p.m.
B. Commencing December 12, 2006, Father will have custody on the Tuesdays
and Thursdays following his custodial weekend until the following morning,
when the child is returned to day care.
NO. 04-6533 CIVIL TERM
C. Commencing December 18, 2006, Father will have custody on Mondays and
Wednesdays on the weekends preceding his custodial weekends until the
following morning, when the child is returned to day care.
D. When Father does not have custody, Mother shall have custody.
3. Transportation: The parties will continue to meet for custodial exchanges at
the Uni-mart.
4. Holidays. The following holiday schedule shall supercede the regular
schedule:
A. Christmas. In even-numbered years, Mother will have custody from the
morning of December 24th until 8:00 p.m. December 24th and Father shall
have custody from December 24th at 8:00 p.m. until December 25th at 5:00
p.m. In odd-numbered years, Mother will have custody from December 24th at
8:00 p.m. until December 25th at 5:00 p.m., and Father will have custody from
the morning of December 24th until 8:00 p.m. December 24th
B. Thanksgiving. The parties will alternate custody for Thanksgiving Day, with
Mother have custody in even-numbered years and Father having custody in
odd-numbered years.
C. The parties will share or alternate other holidays by their mutual agreement.
5. Therapeutic family counseling. The parties shall participate twice per month in
a minimum of eight sessions of therapeutic family counseling, with a preference of selecting
a provider through the providers participating with Mother's insurance program. Mother will
pay the co-pay associated with these services. The focus of these therapeutic efforts will be
to improve the parties' ability to work cooperatively in communicating and parenting their
minor son.
6. Vacation. Each parent will be entitled to one eight (8) day block of custody
each year for purposes of vacation, which shall occur from Sunday to Sunday. The parties
will make their best efforts to commence the vacation period on the traveling parent's
custodial weekend. The parties will provide each other with thirty (30) days written notice of
their intended vacation plans. In the event that the parties have conflicting schedules, the
party first providing written notice shall have choice of the vacation time.
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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. Each parent shall
ensure that third parties also comply with this provision during his or her periods of custody.
8. The parties shall be abstinent from the use of alcohol or non-prescribed drugs
during their periods of custody.
BY THE COURT:
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pert B. Garman, 301 Potato Road, Carlisle, PA 17013
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CARISA J. GARMAN,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 04-6533 CIVIL TERM
V.
ROBERT BENJAMIN GARMAN,
Defendant
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 THE CUSTODY OF
Riley H. Garman November 27, 2003 Mother
2. The parties separated in October, 2004. Mother filed a Divorce Complaint in
December, 2004 in which a count for custody was raised. Mother sought a Custody
Conciliation Conference and later the parties agreed not to have the conference go forward.
Mother filed a Motion to schedule a Conciliation Conference on October 30, 2006. A
Custody Conciliation Conference was held on December 4, 2006. Present for the
conference were: the Mother, Carisa J. Garman, and her counsel, Linda A. Clotfelter,
Esquire; the Father, Robert Benjamin Garman, appeared pro se.
3. The parties reached an agreement in the fo f an Order as attached.
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Date Melissa Peel Greevy, Esquire
Custody Conciliator
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CARISA J. GARMAN, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff, : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
VS. : NO. 04-6533
ROBERT BENJ. GARMAN, : CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Defendant : IN DIVORCE AND CUSTODY
NOTICE
If you wish to deny any of the statements set forth in this affidavit, you must file a
counter-affidavit within twenty (20) days after this affidavit has been served on you or the
statements will be admitted.
AFFIDAVIT UNDER SECTION 3301(d) OF THE DIVORCE CODE
1. The parties to this action separated on September 26, 2004, and have continued to
live separate and apart for a period of at least two (2) years.
2. The marriage is irretrievably broken.
3. I understand that I may lose rights concerning alimony, division of property,
lawyer's fees or expenses if I do not claim them before a divorce is granted.
I verify that the statements made in this affidavit are true and correct. I understand that
false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. Section 4904 relating to
unsworn falsification to authorities.
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CARISA J. GARMAN, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff, : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
VS. : NO. 04-6533
ROBERT BENJ. GARMAN, : CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Defendant : IN DIVORCE AND CUSTODY
AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE
I, Linda A. Clotfelter, Esquire, counsel for Plaintiff, Carisa J. Garman, do hereby affirm
that I served upon Defendant, Robert Benj. Garman the NOTICE AND AFFIDAVIT under
section 3301(D) of the Divorce Code executed by Plaintiff, Carisa J. Garman, as well as a
COUNTER AFFIDAVIT UNDER SECTION 3301(D) by first class mail, postage prepaid,
addressed as follows:
Robert Benj. Garman
301 Potato Road
Carlisle, Pa 17013
The undersigned understands that the statements herein are made subject to the penalties
of 18 P.S. § 4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
Date: e?1
inda A. Clotfelter, Esquire /
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21 East Trindle Road, Suite 100
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
Attorney for Plaintiff
(717) 796-1930 Telephone
(717) 796-1933 Facsimile
CARISA J. GARMAN, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff, : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
VS. : NO. 04-6533
ROBERT BENJ. GARMAN, : CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Defendant : IN DIVORCE AND CUSTODY
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
AND NOW, this 4 day of April, 2007, the undersigned hereby certifies that a true and
correct copy of the foregoing AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE was served upon the opposing party by
United States first class mail, postage prepaid addressed as follows::
Robert Benj. Garman
301 Potato Road
Carlisle, PA 17013
A. Clotfelter, Esc
Bey ID No. 72963
5021 East Trindle Road, Suite 100
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
(717) 796-1930 telephone
(717) 796-1933 facsimile
Attorney for Plaintiff
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CARISA J. GARMAN,
Plaintiff,
VS.
ROBERT BENJ. GARMAN,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: NO. 04-6533
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: IN DIVORCE AND CUSTODY
WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO
REQUEST ENTRY OF A DIVORCE DECREE
UNDER 4 3301(D) OF THE DIVORCE CODE
1. I consent to the entry of a final decree of divorce without notice.
2. I understand that I may lose rights concerning alimony, division of property,
lawyer's fees or expenses if I do not claim them before a divorce is granted.
3. I understand that I will not be divorced until a divorce decree is entered by the
Court and that a copy of the decree will be sent to me immediately after it is filed with the
Prothonotary.
I verify that the statements made in this affidavit are true and correct. I understand that
false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. § 4904 relating to unworn
falsification to authorities.
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CARISA J. GARMAN,
Plaintiff,
VS.
ROBERT BENJ. GARMAN,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: NO. 04-6533
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: IN DIVORCE AND CUSTODY
NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REQUEST ENTRY OF
SECTION 3301 fl[)) DIVORCE DECREE
TO: Robert Benj. Garman, Defendant
You have been sued in an action for divorce. You have failed to answer the complaint or
file a counter-affidavit to the Section 3301 (d) affidavit. Therefore, on or after May 28, 2008, the
other party can request the court to enter a final decree in divorce.
If you do not file with the prothonotary of the court an answer with your signature
notarized or verified or a counter-affidavit by the above date, the court can enter a final decree in
divorce. A counter-affidavit which you may file with the prothonotary of the court is attached to
this notice.
Unless you have already filed with the court a written claim for economic relief, you
must do so by the above date or the court may grant the divorce and you will lose forever, the
right to ask for economic relief. The filing of the form counter-affidavit alone does not protect
your economic claims.
YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU
DO NOT HAVE A LAWYER OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE
THE OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL
HELP.
LAWYER REFERRAL SERVICE
of the Cumberland County Bar Association
32 South Bedford Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
Telephone (800)-990-9108
CARISA J. GARMAN, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff, : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
VS. : NO. 04-6533
ROBERT BENJ. GARMAN, : CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Defendant : IN DIVORCE AND CUSTODY
AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE
I, Linda A. Clotfelter, Esquire, counsel for Plaintiff, Carisa J. Garman, do hereby affirm
that I served upon Defendant, Robert Benj. Garman the NOTICE OF INTENTION TO
REQUEST ENTRY OF SECTION 3301(D) DIVORCE DECREE by first class mail, postage
prepaid, addressed as follows:
Robert Benj. Garman
301 Potato Road
Carlisle, Pa 17013
The undersigned understands that the statements herein are made subject to the penalties
of 18 P.S. § 4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
Date: 5 / 7 M
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mda A. Clotfelter, Esquire
ttorney I.D. No. 72963
5021 East Trindle Road, Suite 100
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
Attorney for Plaintiff
(717) 796-1930 Telephone
(717) 796-1933 Facsimile
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CARISA J. GARMAN, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff, : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
VS. : NO. 04-6533
ROBERT BENJ. GARMAN, : CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Defendant : IN DIVORCE AND CUSTODY
PRAECIPE TO TRANSMIT RECORD
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Kindly transmit the record, together with the following information, to the Court for entry
of a divorce decree:
L The ground for divorce is irretrievable breakdown under Section 3301(d) of the
Divorce Code.
2. The Complaint was filed on December 30, 2004 and was reinstated on October
30, 2006. The Complaint was served by certified mail, return receipt requested, restricted
delivery on November 20, 2006, as evidenced by the Affidavit of Service filed December 11,
2006.
3. The affidavit required by § 3301(d) of the Divorce Code was executed by Plaintiff
March 27, 2007, and it was filed April 2, 2007. It was served upon Defendant on March 30,
2007 by first class mail postage prepaid as evidenced by the Affidavit of Service filed April 26,
2007.
4. There are no related claims pending. The parties have resolved their economic
issues by a written Marital Settlement Agreement dated November 18, 2004, as well as the
Amendment to the Marital Settlement Agreement thereto dated January 5, 2005, which shall be
incorporated but not merged into the divorce decree as per Paragraph 15 on Page 13 of the
Marital Settlement Agreement.
5. Date and manner of service of the Notice of Intention to Request Entry of Section
3301(d) divorce decree on Defendant: May 5, 2008, by first class mail, postage prepaid as per
the Affidavit of Service filed May 7, 2008. Plaintiff's Waiver of Notice was executed by
Plaintiff May 5, 2008, and was filed with the Prothonotary May 7, 2008.
Respectfully submitted,
LAW FIRM OF LINDA A. CLOTFELTER
By
Sttda A. Clotfelter, Esquire
rney I.D. No. 72963
5021 East Trindle Road, Suite 100
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
(717) 796-1930 (Telephone)
(717) 796-1933 (Facsimile)
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEA
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY
STATE OF PENNA.
CARISA J. GARMAN
PLAINTIFF
VERSUS
ROBERT BENJ. GARMAN
DEFENDANT
AND NOW,
DECREED THAT
No. 44-6533
DECREE IN
DIVORCE
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Cansa J. Garman
Robert Benj. Garman
AND
ARE DIVORCED FROM THE BONDS OF MATRIMONY. *
, PLAINTIFF,
,DEFENDANT,
THE COURT RETAINS JURISDICTION OF THE FOLLOWING CLAIMS WHICH HAVE
BEEN RAISED OF RECORD IN THIS ACTION FOR WHICH A FINAL ORDER HAS NOT
YET BEEN ENTERED;
* IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the terms of the Marital Settlement Agreement of the parties dated
November 18, 2004, shall be incorporated herein, but not merged, for the purposes of enforcement only.
B7YT H E COURT:
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IT IS ORDERED AND
PROTH014grARY
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