HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-1369CARMEL ANNE ASTLES,
Plaintiff
V.
GARRY ANDREW ASTLES
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. OS - /30 : CIVIL ACTION - IN DIVORCE
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may proceed without you, and a Decree of Divorce or Annulment may be entered against you by
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these papers by the Plaintiff, You may lose money or property or other rights important to you,
including custody or visitation ofyour children.
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CARMEL ANNE ASTLES,
Plaintiff
V.
GARRY ANDREW ASTLES
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
:NO. DS- 12V7
CIVIL ACTION - IN DIVORCE
COMPLAINT IN DIVORCE UNDER SECTION 3301(C) AND 3301 (D)
OF THE DOMESTIC RELATIONS CODE
1. Plaintiff is Carmel Anne Astles, a citizen of Pennsylvania whose primary
residence is located at 728 Bosler Avenue, Lemoyne, Pennsylvania, 17043.
2. Defendant is Garry Andrew Astles, a citizen of Pennsylvania whose primary
residence is 5699 Creekview Road, Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, 17055.
3. Plaintiff and Defendant are sui iuris. Plaintiff has been a bonafide resident of
the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for at least six months immediately
preceding the filing of this Complaint.
4. The parties are husband and wife and were lawfully married on May 14, 1994 in
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania,
5. The marriage is irretrievably broken.
6. There has been no prior action for divorce or annulment instituted by either of
the parties in this or any other jurisdiction.
Plaintiff has been advised of the availability of counseling and of the right to
request that the Court require the parties to participate in counseling.
8. There was one child born of this marriage.
COUNT 1.
Request for No-Fault Divorce Under
3301(c) and (d) of the Divorce Code
9. Paragraphs one through eight are incorporated as if fully set forth herein.
10. The marriage of the parties is irretrievably broken.
11. After ninety (90) days have elapsed from the date of the riling of this
Complaint, Plaintiff intends to file an Affidavit consenting to a divorce.
Plaintiff believes that Defendant may also file such an Affidavit.
12. Plaintiff has been advised of the availability of counseling and that Plaintiff and
Defendant have the right to request the Court to require the parties to participate
in such counseling.
13. Defendant is not now and has never been a member of the armed forces of the
United States.
WHEREFORE, if both parties file affidavits to a divorce after ninety days have elapsed from
the filing of this Complaint, Plaintiff respectfully requests the Court to enter a Decree of
Divorce, pursuant to 3301(c) of the Divorce Code. In the alternative, should the parties continue
living apart for a period of time greater than two years, Plaintiff respectfully requests the Court
to enter a Decree of Divorce, pursuant to 3301(d) of the Divorce Code.
COUNT If
Request for Fault Divorce under
4 3301 (a) (6) of the Domestic Relations Code
Irretrievable Breakdown and Indignities and Adultry
14. Paragraph Nos. 1 through 13 are incorporated by reference as if fully set forth
15. The grounds upon which this action is based are irretrievable breakdown or, in the
alternative, indignities to the person of Plaintiff, the innocent and injured spouse,
so as to render her condition intolerable and life burdensome and a divorce
pursuant to Section 3301 (c) or 3301 (a) (6) of the Domestic Relations Code is
sought.
16, Defendant has violated the marital contract in that he is involved in an adulterous
relationship.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff prays this Honorable Court issue a Decree in Divorce,
divorcing her bonds of matrimony, pursuant to Section 3301 (c) or 3301 (a) (6) if the Domestic
Relations Code.
DATE: *1 ygos
Respectfully submitted,
Sanford Krev cy, Esquire
Attorney r Plai tiff
1101 North FMnt Street
Harrisburg, Pa 17102
ID # 15560
(717) 234-4583
CARMEL ANNE ASTLES, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v. : NO.
GARRY ANDREW ASTLES : CIVIL ACTION - IN DIVORCE
Defendant
VERIFICATION
I, CARMEL ANNE ASTLES, hereby verify that the information contained in the
foregoing Complaint is true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information and belief. I
also understand that false statements made herein are subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. §
4904, relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
DATE: ?o ? - //- 0-
CARMEL ANNE ASTLES
CARMEL ANNE ASTLES, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. NO.
GARRY ANDREW ASTLES : CIVIL ACTION - IN DIVORCE
Defendant
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
AND NOW, this g _ day of ?? _ , 2005, I, Aimee L. Paukovits, for
the Lawfurn of Krevsky & Rosen, P.C., on behalf of Plaintiff, CARMEL ANNE ASTLES,
hereby certify that I have this day served a copy of the Complaint in the above-captioned matter,
via First Class, Certified, U.S. Mail, on the following:
GARRY ANDREW ASTLES
5699 CREEKVIEW ROAD
MECHANICSBURG, PA 17055
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Aimee L. Paukovits
1101 North Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17102
(717) 234-4583
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CARMEL ANNE ASTLES,
Plaintiff
V.
GARRY ANDREW ASTLES,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND, PENNSYLVANIA
:NO.
p? /169
CIVIL ACTION - CUSTODY
COMPLAINT FOR CUSTODY
1. The Plaintiff is Carmel Anne Astles, a citizen of Pennsylvania, residing at
728 Bosler Avenue, Lemoyne, Pennsylvania, 17043.
2. The Defendant is Garry Andrew Astles, a citizen of Pennsylvania, residing at
5699 Creekview Road, Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania 17055.
3. Plaintiff seeks custody of the following child:
Name Present Residence Age
Sophia Astles 728 Bosler Avenue, Lemoyne 8 (DOB: 5/14/97)
The child is presently in the custody of Plaintiff, Carmel Anne Astles, who
resides at 728 Bosler Avenue, Lemoyne, Pennsylvania.
During the past five years, the child has resided with the following persons
and at the following addresses:
From To With Whom Address
Birth Present Mother 728 Bosler Avenue
Lemoyne, PA
The child was born in wedlock.
The mother of the child is Plaintiff, Carmel Anne Astles, currently residing
at 728 Bosler Avenue, Lemoyne, Pennsylvania.
She is married.
The father of the child is Garry Andrew Astles currently residing at 5699
Creekview Road, Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania
He is married.
4.
5.
6.
The relationship of Plaintiff to the child is that of mother.
The relationship of Defendant to the child is that of father.
Plaintiff has not participated as a party or witness, or in another capacity, in
other litigation concerning the custody of the child in this or another court.
Plaintiff has no information of a custody proceeding concerning the child
pending in a court of this Commonwealth.
Plaintiff does not know of a person not a party to the proceedings who has
physical custody of the child or claims to have custody or visitation rights
with respect to the child.
The best interest and permanent welfare of the child will be served by
granting the relief requested because she has demonstrated that it is the best
interests of the minor child that she continues as primary caregiver.
8. Each parent whose parental rights to the child have not been terminated and
the person who has physical custody of the child has been named as parties
to this action.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff requests the court to grant her custody of the
child.
DATE: ?/14,-1n'5
Respectfully submitted,
Sanford )k ?vsk}
Attorney fbNR?ti ner
1101 North Front Street
Harrisburg, Pa 17102
ID # 10625
(717) 234-4583
CARMEL ANNE ASTLES, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. . NO.
GARRY ANDREW ASTLES : CIVIL ACTION - IN CUSTODY
Defendant
VERIFICATION
I, CARMEL ANNE ASTLES, hereby verify that the information contained in
the foregoing Complaint is true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information and
belief. I also understand that false statements made herein are subject to the penalties of
18 Pa. C.S. § 4904, relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
DATE: 0 3 - / / - OS
ARMEL ANNE ASTLES
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CARMEL ANNE ASTLES,
Plaintiff
V.
GARRY ANDREW ASTLES ,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: OF CUMBERLAND, PENNSYLVANIA
NO.
: CIVIL ACTION - CUSTODY
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
AND NOW, this 811--day of fy a)g 2005, I, Aimee L.
Paukovits, for the Law Firm of Krevsky & Rosen, P.C., attorneys for Plaintiff, CARMEL
ANNE ASTLES, hereby certify that I have this day served a copy of the Complaint via
First Class U.S. Mail, Certified Mail on the following:
GARRY ANDREW ASTLES
5699 CREEKVIEW ROAD
MECHANICSBURG, PA 17055
Aimee L. Paukovits
1101 North Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17102
(717) 234-4583
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PLAINTIFF
V.
GARRY ANDREW ASTLES
DEFENDANT
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVAN
05-1369 CIVIL ACTION LAW
IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, - Wednesday, March 23, 2005 , upon consideration of the attache Complaint,
it is hereby directed that parties and their respective counsel appear before Dawn S. Sunday, Esq. , the conciliator,
at 39 West Main Street, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055 on Tuesday, April 26, 2005
for a Pre-Hearing Custody Conference. At such conference, an effort will be made to resolve the is
if this cannot be accomplished, to define and narrow the issues to be heard by the court, and to ente
order. All children age five or older may also be present at the conference, Failure to appear at the
provide grounds for entry of a temporary or permanent order.
The court hereby directs the parties to furnish any and all existing Protection from Ab
at 10:00 AM
in dispute; or
a temporary
erence may
orders,
Special Relief orders, and Custody orders to the conciliator 48 hours prior to scheduled hearii
FOR THE COURT.
By: /s/ Dawn S. Sunday, Esq. ?t
Custody Conciliator
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with Disabilites Act of 1990. For information about accessible facilities and reasonable actor
available to disabled individuals having business before the court, please contact our office. f
must be made at least 72 hours prior to any hearing or business before the court. You must ati
scheduled conference or hearing.
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CARMEL ANNE ASTLES,
Plaintiff
V.
GARRY ANDREW ASTLES,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO.: 05-1369 CIVIL TERM
CIVIL ACTION - CUSTODY
CIVIL ACTION- DIVORCE
PRAECIPE FOR ENTRY OF APPEARANCE
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Please enter my appearance on behalf of Defendant, Garry Andrew Astles.
Date:
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At r Vey; No. 07047
6 Locust Street
P.O. Box 11489
Harrisburg, PA 17108-1489
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RECEIVED MAY 16 200YIP
CARMEL ANNE ASTLES
Plaintiff
V5.
GARRY ANDREW ASTLES
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
05-1369
CIVIL ACTION LAW
IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this 1? day of AAV"' , 2005, upon
consideration of the attached Custody Conciliation Report, it is ordered and directed as follows:
1. The Mother, Carmel Anne Astles, and the Father, Garry Andrew Astles, shall have shared
legal custody of Sophia Astles, bom May 14, 1997. 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 her health, education
and religion. Pursuant to the terms of this paragraph each parent shall be entitled to all records and
information pertaining to the Child including, but not limited to, school and medical records and
information.
2. The parties shall submit themselves, their minor Child, and any other individuals deemed
necessary by the evaluator to a custody evaluation to be performed by a professional selected by
agreement between the parties. The purpose of the evaluation shall be to obtain independent
professional recommendations concerning ongoing custody arrangements which will best serve the
needs and interests of the Child. The parties shall sign any authorizations deemed necessary by the
evaluator in order to obtain additional information pertaining to the parties or the Child. All costs of
the evaluation shall be shared equally between the parties.
3. Pending completion of the custody evaluation and agreement of the parties or further Order
of Court, the Mother shall have primary physical custody of the Child and the Father shall have partial
physical custody on alternating weekends from Thursday, when the Father shall pick up the Child after
school or camp through Sunday at 5:00 p.m. The alternating weekend schedule shall begin with the
Mother having custody of the Child over the weekend of May 13-15, with the exception that the Father
shall have custody of the Child from Friday, May 13 at 5:00 p.m. through Saturday, May 14 at
11:00 a.m. for the Child's birthday. The Mother shall have custody of the Child from July 14, 2005
through August 2, 2005 when the Father is traveling out of the country.
4. The parties shall share or alternate having custody of the Child over holidays as arranged by
agreement.
5. In the event either party intends to remove the Child from his or her residence for an
overnight period or longer, that party shall notify the other party in advance of the location and
telephone number where the Child can be contacted.
6. Each party shall provide to the other party 60 days advance notice of any intention to
relocate his or her residence more than 25 miles from the existing residence to enable the parties to
establish alternative custody arrangements by agreement or to resolve the relocation/custodial issues
through the legal process.
7. Neither party shall do or say anything which may estrange the Child from the other parent,
injure the opinion of the Child as to the other parent, or hamper the free and natural development of the
Child's love and respect for the other parent. Both parties shall ensure that third parties having contact
with the Child comply with this provision.
8. Within 60 days of receipt of the custody evaluator's recommendations, counsel for either
party may contact the conciliator to schedule an additional custody conciliation conference, if
necessary.
9. This Order is entered pursuant to an agreement of the parties at a custody conciliation
conference. The parties may modify the provisions of this Order by mutual cons In the absence of
mutual consent, the terms of this Order shall control.
cc: Sanford A. Krevsky, Esquire -Counsel for Mother
Jay R. Braderman, Esquire - Counsel for Father
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CARMEL ANNE ASTLES
Plaintiff
VS.
GARRY ANDREW ASTLES
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
05-1369 CIVIL ACTION LAW
IN CUSTODY
CUSTODY CONCILIATION SUMMARY REPORT
IN ACCORDANCE WITH CUMBERLAND COUNTY RULE OF CIVIL
PROCEDURE 1915.3-8, the undersigned Custody Conciliator submits the following report:
1. The pertinent information concerning the Child who is the subject of this litigation is as
follows:
NAME DATE OF BIRTH CURRENTLY IN CUSTODY OF
Sophia Astles May 14, 1997 Mother
2. A conciliation conference was held on May 11, 2005, with the following individuals in
attendance: The Mother, Carmel Anne Astles, with her counsel, Sanford A. Krevsky, Esquire, and the
Father, Garry Andrew Astles, with his counsel, Jay R. Braderman, Esquire.
3. The parties agreed to entry of an Order in the form as attached.
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Date Dawn S. Sunday, Esquire
Custody Conciliator
CARAMEL ANNE ASTLES, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. : NO.05-1369
GARRY ANDREW ASTLES, : CIVIL ACTION - IN DIVORCE
Defendant
AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE
On this day of I Sanford A. Krevsky, attorney
for Plaintiff, Caramel Anne Astles, served the Notice to Defend and Complaint in
Divorce on the Defendant, Garry Andrew Astles, relative to the above matter. Said
service was made on April 20, 2005 by U.S. Certified Mail, returned receipt requested at
the following address:
GARRY ANDREW ASTLES
5699 CREEKVIEW ROAD
MECHANICSBURG, PA 17055
ENDER:
I -Complete items 1 andror 2 for additional services.
i -Complete items 3, 4a, and 4b.
-Rdm your name and address on the reverse of this form so that we can return this
i card to you.
-Attach this form to the from of the mailpiece, or on the back if space does not
permit.
I -Write'Retum Receipt Requested' on the mailpiece below the article number.
i -The Return Receipt will show to whom the article was delivered and the date
delivered.
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ID # 15560
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Jay R. Braderman, Esquire
Attorney I.D. No.: 07047
126 Locust Street
P.O. Box 11489
Harrisburg, PA 17108-1489
(717) 232-6600
Attorney for Defendant
CARMEL ANNE ASTLES,
Plaintiff
V.
GARRY ANDREW ASTLES
Defendant
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 05-1369 CIVIL TERM
CIVIL ACTION - IN DIVORCE
AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT
A Complaint in Divorce under Section 3301(c) ofthe Divorce Code was
filed on March 16, 2005.
2. The marriage between Plaintiff and Defendant is irretrievably broken and
ninety (90) days have elapsed from the date of filing and service of the Complaint.
I consent to the entry of a final decree in divorce after service of Notice of
Intention to Request Entry of the Decree.
4. I understand that I may lose rights concerning alimony, division of property,
lawyer's fees and 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 unworn falsification to authorities.
Date: '?` ?D o J y_C
Garry Andrew Astles
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Jay R. Braderman, Esquire
Attorney I.D. No.: 07047
126 Locust Street
P.O. Box 11489
Harrisburg, PA 17108-1489
(717) 232-6600
Attorney for Defendant
CAP-MEL ANNE ASTLES,
Plaintiff
V.
GARRY ANDREW ASTLES,
Defendant
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 05-1369 CIVIL TERM
CIVIL ACTION - IN DIVORCE
WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO
REQUEST ENTRY OF A DIVORCE DECREE
UNDER SECTION 3301(c) OF THE DIVORCE CODE
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.
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 understand 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 unswom falsification to authorities.
Date: A\\b c- \-?6
Garry Andre stles
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JAN 13 M6
CARMEL ANNE ASTLES
Plaintiff
vs.
GARRY ANDREW ASTLES
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
05-1369
CIVIL ACTION LAW
IN CUSTODY
ORDER
AND NOW, this 12th day of January, 2006 , the conciliator, being advised by
counsel that all custody issues have been resolved by agreement between the parties, hereby
relinquishes jurisdiction. The custody conciliation conference is cancelled.
FOR THE COURT,
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Custody Conciliator
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Jay R. Braderman, Esquire
Attorney I.D. No.: 07047
126 Locust Street
P.O. Box 11489
Harrisburg, PA 17108-1489
(717) 232-6600
Attorney for Defendant
JAN 1? 2006
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO.: 05-1369 CIVIL TERM
CIVIL ACTION- LAW
CUSTODY
CARMEL ANNE ASTLES,
Plaintiff
V.
GARRY ANDREW ASTLES,
Defendant
ORDER
AND NOW, this _ /l7 day of January, 2006, upon agreement of the parties, the Court
hereby ORDERS, ADJUDGES, and DECREES as follows:
This Order supercedes all previous Custody Orders in the above-captioned matter.
2. Custody of Sophia Astles (hereinafter referred to as "Sophia") shall be exercised
by Plaintiff, Carmel Anne Astles (hereinafter referred to as "Mother"), and Defendant, Garry
Andrew Astles (hereinafter referred to as "Father") as follows:
A. Legal Custody: Legal custody of Sophia shall be shared between the
parties. Major decisions concerning Sophia, including but not limited to, Sophia's health,
welfare, education, religious training and upbringing shall be made by them jointly, after
discussion and consultation with each other, with a view toward obtaining and following a
harmonious policy in Sophia's best interests. Each party agrees not to impair the other party's
rights to shared legal custody of Sophia. Each party agrees not to attempt to alienate the
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affections of Sophia from the other party. Each party shall notify the other of any activity or
circumstance concerning Sophia that could reasonably be expected to be of significant concern to
the other. Day-to-day decisions shall be the responsibility of the party then having physical
custody. With regard to any emergency decisions which must be made, the party having physical
custody of Sophia at the time of the emergency shall be permitted to make immediate decisions
necessitated thereby. However, that party shall inform the other of the emergency and consult
with him or her as soon as possible. Each party shall be entitled to full and complete information
from any doctor, dentist, teacher, or other professional or authority and to have copies of any
reports given to either party as a parent pursuant to 23 Pa. C.S.A. §5309. Both parties shall
continue to utilize Dr. Gary Schwartz and his office as Sophia's primary care physician until
further agreement of the parties or Order of Court.
B. Physical Custody: Physical custody of Sophia shall be shared. Father
shall have custody of Sophia from 5:00 p.m. on Sunday evenings until 7:00 a.m. Thursday
mornings. Mother shall have custody of Sophia from 7:00 a.m. Thursday mornings until 5:00
p.m. Sunday evenings.
(i) "Complete" weekends (i.e., Friday through Sunday night) may be
exchanged between the parties as they may agree.
(ii) The parties shall alternate the following holidays from 10:00 a.m.
to 8:00 p.m.: Easter Sunday, Memorial Day, July 4`h, Labor Day and Thanksgiving. In even
numbered years, Mother shall have Easter, July 4`h and Thanksgiving. Father shall have
Memorial Day and Labor Day. In odd numbered years, Mother shall have Memorial Day and
Labor Day and Father shall have Easter, July 4`h and Thanksgiving. The holidays and vacation
schedule shall take precedence over the regular custody schedule.
(iii) Every Christmas Eve from 12:00 p.m. noon with Mother until
Christmas Day at 10:00 a.m. Every Christmas Day with Father from 10:00 a.m. until the day
after Christmas until 10:00 a.m.
(iv) Two weeks of uninterrupted summer vacation with each parent
which weeks may be consecutive or nonconsecutive and must include that parent's regularly
scheduled time with the child. The parties must give the other at least 30 days written notice of
the weeks desired.
(v) Mother shall provide all transportation (except school bussing) but
this provision may be reviewed when and if Father has sufficiently recovered from back surgery
so as to allow the parties to share transportation.
(vi) Father's Day/Mother's Day: Father shall always have physical
custody of Sophia on Father's Day from 10:00 a.m. through 8:00 p.m. and Mother shall always
have custody of Sophia on Mother's Day from 10:00 a.m. through 8:00 p.m.
C. The parties agree that Sophia shall be enrolled at Saint Joseph School in
Mechanicsburg.
D. Reasonable Contact: Each party shall be entitled to reasonable telephone
or e-mail contact with Sophia while she is in the custody of the other.
E. Alcoholic Beverages/Controlled Substances Prohibition: During any
period of custody, the parties to this Order shall not possess or use controlled substances or
consume alcoholic beverages to the point of intoxication. The parties shall likewise assure, to
the extent possible, that other household members and/or houseguests apply to this prohibition.
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F. Derogatory Comments: The parties shall refrain from making any
derogatory comments about the other party in the presence of Sophia and to the extent possible
such third parties from making such comments in the presence of Sophia.
G. Relocation Prohibition: Neither party shall permanently relocate if the
relocation will necessitate a change in the visitation schedule or if relocation would exceed a
twenty-five (25) mile radius without a minimum notice of sixty (60) days to the other parent.
The sixty (60) day notice is designed to afford the parents an opportunity to renegotiate the
custodial arrangements or to have the matter listed for a court hearing.
Agreed to:
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CARMEL ASTLES V. GARRY ASTLES
DOCKET NO. 05-1369
MARITAL SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT made this 4th day of April , 2006, by and between
GARRY ASTLES, hereinafter called "HUSBAND" and CARMEL ASTLES, hereinafter
called "WIFE".
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, Husband and Wife were married on May 14, 1994 in Dauphin County,
Pennsylvania; and
WHEREAS, there is one children born of this marriage, Sophia Astles (DOB 5/14/97)
WHEREAS, certain differences have arisen between the parties as a result of which they
separated in February of 2005 and are desirous of settling fully and finally their respective
financial and property rights and obligations as between each other, including, without
limitation, the settling of all matters between them relating to the ownership of real and personal
property, and in general, the settling of any and all claims and possible claims by one against the
other or against their respective estates.
AND NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of these premises, and of the mutual
promises, covenants, and undertakings hereinafter set forth, and for other good and valuable
consideration, receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged by each of the parties
hereto, Husband and Wife, each intending to be legally bound hereby, covenant and agree as
follows:
1. ADVICE OF COUNSEL. The provisions of this Agreement and their legal
effect have been fully explained to the parties by their respected counsel, Jay Braderman,
Esquire, for Husband, and Sanford A. Krevsky, Esquire, ofKrevsky & Rosen, P.C., for Wife.
Each party acknowledges that he or she has received independent legal advice from counsel of
his or her selection, and that each fully understands the facts and has been fully informed as to
his or her legal rights and obligations, and each party acknowledges and accepts that this
Agreement is, in the circumstances, fair and equitable, and that it is being entered into freely and
voluntarily, after having received such advice and with such knowledge, and that execution of
this Agreement is not the result of any duress or undue influence, and that it is not the result of
any improper or illegal agreement or agreements. In addition, each party hereto acknowledges
that he or she has been fully advised by his or her respective attorney of the impact of the
Pennsylvania Divorce Code, Whereby the court has the right and duty to determine all marital
rights of the parties including divorce, alimony, alimony pendente lite, equitable distribution of
all marital property or property owned or possessed individually by the other, counsel fees and
costs of litigation and, fully knowing the same and being fully advised of his or her rights
thereunder, each party hereto still desires to execute this Agreement, acknowledging that the
terms and conditions set forth herein are fair, just and equitable to each of the parties, and waives
his or her respective right to have the Court of Common Pleas of Dauphin County, or any other
court of competent jurisdiction, make any determination or order affecting the respective parties'
rights to a divorce, alimony, alimony pendente lite, or equitable distribution of all marital
property, counsel fees and costs of litigation.
2. DISCLOSURE OFASSETS. Each of the parties hereto acknowledges that he or
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she is aware of his or her right to seek discovery, including but not limited to, written
interrogatories, motions for production of documents, the taking of oral depositions, the filing of
inventories, and all other means of discovery permitted under the Pennsylvania Divorce Code or
the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure. Each of the parties further acknowledges that he or
she is aware of his or her right to have the real and/or personal property, estate and assets,
earnings and income of the other assessed or evaluated by the court of this Commonwealth or
any other court of competent jurisdiction. Husband and Wife represent and warrant that each has
disclosed to the other in full his or her respective assets, liabilities and income and that this
Agreement was negotiated and entered into on the basis of those disclosures. The parties hereby
acknowledge and agree that the division of assets as set forth in this Agreement is fair,
reasonable and equitable and is satisfactory to them. The remedies available to either party for
breach or violation of this provision shall be those remedies available pursuant to law and equity.
Each party retains the right to assets and liabilities, if it is later determined that there has been a
failure to disclose, including but not limited to a claim of constructive trust.
3. PERSONAL RIGHTS. Husband and Wife may and shall, at all times hereafter,
live separate and apart. Each shall be free from all control, restraint, interference and authority,
direct or indirect, by the other in all respects as fully as if he or she were unmarried. Each may
reside at such place as he or she may select. Each may, for his or her separate use or benefit,
conduct, carry on or engage in any business, occupation, profession or employment which to him
or her may seem advisable. This provision shall not be taken, however, to be an admission on the
part of either Husband or Wife of the lawfulness of the cause that led to, or resulted in, the
continuation of their living apart. Husband and Wife shall not molest, harass, disturb or malign
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each other or the respective families of each other, nor compel or attempt to compel or attempt to
compel the other to cohabit or dwell by any means or in any manner whatsoever with him or her.
Neither party will interfere with the use, ownership, enjoyment or disposition of any property
now owned by or hereafter acquired by the other.
4. MUTUAL CONSENTDIVORCE. Wife has filed an action for divorce in
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania filed to No. 05-1369. The parties agree that each shall sign
and have duly acknowledged an Affidavit of Consent to a divorce and a Waiver of Notice upon
execution of this Agreement. Said Affidavits and Waivers shall be promptly transmitted to
counsel for Husband who will promptly file a Praecipe to Transmit Record and Vital Statistics
form to precipitate the prompt entry of a decree of divorce.
5. COUNSEL FEES. The parties agree that they shall both be responsible for
their respective counsel fees.
6. WIFE'S DEBTS. Wife represents and warrants to Husband that since the
separation she has not and in the future will not contract or incur any debt or liability for which
Husband or his estate might be responsible and shall indemnify and save Husband harmless from
any and all claims or demands made against him by reason of debts or obligations incurred by
her.
HUSBAND'S DEBTS. Husband represents and warrants to Wife that since the
separation he has not and in the future will not contract or incur any debt or liability for which
Wife or her estate might be responsible and shall indemnify and save Wife harmless from any
and all claims or demands made against her by reason of debts or obligations incurred by him.
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8. JOINT DEBTS. All joint debts shall be satisfied equally by Husband and
Wife. The Identification of the marital debt is as follows:
A. First Mortgage Wells Fargo
$68,000.00
B. Home Equity Loan Wells Fargo
$7,100.00
A. Indemnification to Wife: If any claim, action or proceeding is hereafter initiated
seeking to hold Wife liable for the debts or obligations assumed by Husband under this
Agreement, Husband will, at his sole expense, defend Wife against any such claim, action or
proceeding, whether or not well-founded, and indemnify her and her property against any
damages or loss resulting therefrom, including, but not limited to, costs of court and actual
attorney fees incurred by Wife in connection therewith.
B. Indemnification to Husband: If any claim, action or proceeding is hereafter
initiated seeking to hold Husband liable for the debts or obligations assumed by Wife under this
Agreement, Wife will, at her sole expense, defend Husband against any such claim, action or
proceeding, whether or not well-founded, and indemnify him and his property against any
damages or loss resulting therefrom, including, but not limited to, costs of court and actual
attorney fees incurred by Husband in connection therewith.
9. REAL ESTATE. Husband and Wife agree that the marital home located at 728
Bosler Ave. Lemoyne, PA. shall be sold and the net proceeds shall be split as follows: $7,500.00
to Husband; any balance to Wife. Any mortgages, home equity loans, joint debts, liens, taxes,
closing costs and other joint obligations shall be deducted from the sales price to determine the
net value. Wife and Husband agree that this money will come directly from the check from the
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sale and will not be held in an escrow account. Failure of Husband to comply with the signing,
execution, witnessing or other requirements necessary for the transaction of the marital home
shall be considered a major breach of this Agreement and shall void all terms of said Agreement.
10. ALIMONY. The parties agree to waive any rights to alimony which one may
have for or against the other after the joint mortgage and home equity loan obligation is
dissolved.
11. CUSTODY. A Custody Agreement will be agreed upon and executed separate
from the Marital Settlement Agreement.
12. CHILD SUPPORT.Husband agrees to pay Wife $400.00 a month until the
support amount can be re-evaluated in January 2006.
13. DISTRIBUTION OF PERSONAL PROPERTY.
A. Household Property:
The parties hereto mutually agree that Wife will retain the furniture, household
furnishings, appliances, and other household personal propert-and they mutually agree that each
party shall from and after date hereof be in possession of all such tangible personal property
presently in his or her possession.
The parties hereto have divided between themselves, to their mutual
satisfaction, all items of tangible and intangible marital property. Neither party shall make any
claim to any such items of marital property, or of the separate personal property of either party,
which are now in the possession and/or under the control of the other. Should it become
necessary, the parties will agree to sign, upon request, any title or documents necessary to give
effect to this paragraph. Property shall be deemed to being the possession or under the control of
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either party if, in the case of tangible personal property, the item is physically in the possession
or control of the party at the time of the signing of the Agreement and, in the case of intangible
personal property, if any physical or written evidence of ownership, such as passbook,
checkbook, policy or certificate of insurance or other similar writing is in the possession or
control of the party.
B. Retirement Accounts:
Husband and Wife shall each be deemed to be in the possession and
control of their own individual pension or other employee benefit plans or retirement benefits
of any nature to which either party may have a vested or contingent right or interest at the time
of the signing of this Agreement and neither will make any claim against the other for any
interest in such benefits during the period of marriage or separation except as stated herein or
subsequently agreed upon in writing.
D. Vehicles.
Husband shall retain possession and Title to the 1997 Ford Explorer,
2005 Nissan Ultima and the 1994 Ford Pick-up. Parties hereby relinquish any and all claims
which they may have on any vehicle owned or in the possession of the other.
14. MEDICAL INSURANCE. Husband agrees to continue to assume responsibility
for medical insurance coverage for both Wife and Child until the date of the Final Divorce
Decree. Thereafter, Husband will continue to cover Child.
15. TAXRETURNS. Wife and Husband warrant that they have paid all taxes on
prior jointly filed returns including the calender year ending December 31. 2005; that they do
not owe any interest or penalties thereon; and that no tax deficiency proceeding or audit is
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pending or notice thereof received. Husband shall give Wife notice of any deficiency
assessment and Wife shall give Husband notice of any deficiency assessment of which they
individually or collectively become aware. The parties agree that should it ultimately be
determined that any deficiency and/or penalty exists with respect to any jointly filed returns, the
party responsible for the erroneous preparation and/or non-disclosure of information which has
resulted in the deficiency and/or penalty, shall be solely responsible for the payment of the
amount ultimately determined to be due, together with interest, as well as expenses that may be
incurred to contest the assessment.
For the year 2005 parties will file their tax return separately.
16. TIME OFDISTRIBUTION. Except as otherwise provided for in this
Agreement, the assets and interests to be transferred under and pursuant to this Agreement shall
be conveyed and transferred to the respective parties immediately upon the execution of this
Agreement. The parties shall coo erate by executing whatever documents are necessary to
effectuate a divorce under 3301(c) or 3301(d) of the Pennsylvania Divorce Code, and this
Agreement to cooperate shall be enforceable by an assumpsit action for specific performance.
However, upon refusal to consent, all distributed property shall be returned to the party
originally in possession, until the time of final decree.
19. WAIVERS OF CLAIMSAGAINST ESTATES. Except as herein otherwise
provided, each part y may dispose of his or her property in any way, and each party hereby
waives and relinquishes any and all rights he or she may have or hereafter acquire under the
present or future laws of any jurisdiction, to share in the property or the estate of the other as a
result of the marital relationship, including without limitation, dower, courtesy, statutory
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allowance, widow's allowance, right to take in intestacy, right to take against the Will of the
other, and right to act as administrator or executor of the other's estate, and any right existing
now or in the future under the Pennsylvania Divorce Code, as amended from time to time, and
each will, at the request of the other, execute, acknowledge and deliver any and all instruments
which may be necessary or advisable to carry into effect this mutual waiver and relinquishment
of all such interests, rights and claims.
20. RIGHTS ONEXECUTION. Immediately upon the execution of this
Agreement, the rights of each party against the other, despite their continuing marital status,
shall terminate and be as if they were never married.
22. ADDITIONAL INSTRUMENTS. Each of the parties shall from time to time,
at the request of the other, execute, acknowledge and deliver to the other party, any and all
further instruments that may be reasonably required to give full force and effect to the
provisions of this Agreement.
23. SEPARABILITY. Except for the provisions in paragraph 9 Relating to
Husband's responsibility for signing documents for the transfer of the parties marital homy,
which shall be considered a major breach , this Agreement, thereby voiding all provisions
of the Agreement. In case any other provision of this Agreement should be held to be contrary
to, or invalid under, the law of any country, state or other jurisdiction, such illegality and
invalidity shall not in any way affect the other provisions hereof, all of which shall continue,
nevertheless, in full force and effect, and each paragraph herein shall be deemed to be a
separate and undisputed covenant and agreement.
24. ENTIREAGREEMENT. This Agreement contains the entire
understanding of the parties and there are no representations, warranties, covenants and
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undertakings other than those expressly set forth herein. Husband and Wife acknowledge and
agree that the provisions of this Agreement with respect to the distribution and division of
marital and separate property are fair, equitable and satisfactory to them, based on the length of
their marriage and other relevant factors which have been taken into consideration by the
parties. Both parties hereby accept the provisions of this Agreement with respect to the division
of property in lieu of and in full and final settlement and satisfaction of all claims and demands
that they may now have or hereafter have against the other for equitable distribution of their
property by any court of competent jurisdiction pursuant to Section 3502 of the Divorce Code
or any other laws. Husband and Wife each voluntarily and intelligently waive and relinquish
any right to seek a court ordered determination and distribution of marital property, but nothing
herein contained shall constitute a waiver by either party of any rights to seek the relief of any
court for the purpose of enforcing the provisions of this Agreement.
25. MODIFICATIONAND WAIVER. A modification or waiver of any of the
provisions of this Agreement shall be effective only if made in writing and executed with the
same formality as this Agreement. The failure of either party to insist upon strict performance
of the provisions of this Agreement shall not be construed as a waiver of any subsequent default
of the same or similar nature.
26. INTENT. It is the intent of the parties by this Agreement to fully and finally
foreclose any resort to the courts for relief on the basis of any statute or case law presently
existing or which may exist at some time in the future within the Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania, including but not limited to equitable distribution, alimony and other relief under
the Pennsylvania Divorce Code, as amended. This Agreement has been drafted and accepted on
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the basis that such resort would constitute a breach under this Agreement, entitling the non-
breaching party to reimbursement for actual counsel fees. Other than as provided by the terms
of this instrument, it is intended that the court shall treat the parties as if they had never entered
into a marital relationship. This Agreement shall be interpreted and governed by the laws of the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and, where such law is inconsistent, the terms of this
instrument shall govern.
28. DESCRIPTIVE AND HIGHLIGHTING HEADINGS. The descriptive
headings and highlighting used herein are for convenience only. They shall have no effect
whatsoever in determining the rights or obligations of the parties.
29. AGREEMENT BINDING ONHEIRS Except as outlined in the foregoing
provisions of this document, this Agreement shall be binding and shall inure to the benefit of
the parties hereto, and their respective heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns.
30. RECONCILIATION. Notwithstanding a reconciliation between the parties,
this Agreement shall continue to remain in full force and effect absent a writing signed by the
Parties stating that this Agreement is null and void.
31. AGREEMENT NOT TO BE MERGED. This Agreement shall remain in full
force and effect in the event of the parties, divorce. This Agreement shall not be merged into
said decree. The parties shall have the right to enforce this Agreement under the Divorce Code
of 1980, as amended, and in addition, shall retain any remedies in law or in equity under this
Agreement as an independent contract. Such remedies in law or equity are not waived or
released by this Agreement.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, The parties hereto set their hands and seals on the dates of their
acknowledgements.
SANFORD K EV YQ A
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WITNESS:
CARMEL ASTLES,
Plaintiff
V.
GARRY ASTLES,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 05-1369
: CIVIL ACTION - IN DIVORCE
AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT UNDER SECTION 3301 C
OF THE DIVORCE CODE
1 • A complaint in Divorce under Section 3301 (c) of the Divorce Code was
filed on March 16, 2005
2. The marriage of plaintiff and defendant is irretrievably broken and ninety
days have elapsed from the date of filing the Complaint.
3. I consent to the entry of final decree of divorce after service of notice of
intention to request entry of decree.
4. I understand that I may lose rights concerning alimony, division of
property, lawyers 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. §
4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
DATE: O!V - t7.,-i _ p Co
CARMEL ASTLES
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Jay R. Braderman, Esquire
Attorney I.D. No.: 07047
126 Locust Street
P.O. Box 11489
Harrisburg, PA 17108-1489
(717) 232-6600
Attorney for Defendant
CARMEL ANNE ASTLES,
Plaintiff
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
GARRY ANDREW ASTLES, NO. 05-1369 CIVIL TERM
Defendant CIVIL ACTION - IN DIVORCE
AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT
I • A Complaint in Divorce under Section 3301(c) of the Divorce Code was
filed on March 16, 2005.
2. The marriage between Plaintiff and Defendant is irretrievably broken and
ninety (90) days have elapsed from the date of filing and service of the Complaint.
3. I consent to the entry of a final decree in divorce after service of Notice of
Intention to Request Entry of the Decree.
4. I understand that 1 may lose rights concerning alimony, division of property,
lawyer's fees and 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.
relating to unworn falsification to authorities.
Date:
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CARMEL ASTLES, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. : NO. 05-1369
GARRY ASTLES, : CIVIL ACTION - IN DIVORCE
Defendant
WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REQUEST
ENTRY OF A DIVORCE DECREE UNDER
§ 3301(c) OF THE DIVORCE CODE
I consent to the entry of a final decree in divorce without notice.
I understand that I may lose my rights concerning alimony, division of
property, lawyer's fees or expenses if I do not claim them before a divorce
is granted.
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 unsworn falsification to authorities.
DATE: c9 Y - y
CARMEL ASTLES
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Jay R. Braderman, Esquire
Attorney I.D. No.: 07047
126 Locust Street
P.O. Box 11489
Harrisburg, PA 17108-1489
(717) 232-6600
Attorney for Defendant
CARMEL ANNE ASTLES,
Plaintiff
V.
GARRY ANDREW ASTLES,
Defendant
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 05-1369 CIVIL TERM
CIVIL ACTION - IN DIVORCE
WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO
RE UEST ENTRY OF A DIVORCE DECREE
UNDER SECTION 3301 c OF THE DIVORCE CODE
2.
lawyer's fees or expenses if I do not claim them before a divorce is granted.
J. 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 understand 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 unswom falsification to authorities.
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Garry Andre sties
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I consent to the entry of a final decree of divorce without notice.
I understand that I may lose rights concerning alimony, division of property,
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CARMEL ASTLES,
Plaintiff
V.
GARRY ASTLES,
Defendant
To The Prothonotary:
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 05-1369
: CIVIL ACTION - IN DIVORCE
PRAECIPE TO TRANSMIT RECORD
Transmit the record, together with the following information, to the Court for entry of a
Divorce Decree:
1. Grounds for divorce: Irretrievable Breakdown under Section (x) 3301 (c) the Divorce
Code.
2. Date and manner of service of the Complaint: April 20, 2005 via Certified Mail
3. Date of execution of the Affidavit of Consent & Waiver of Notice of Intention to Request
Entry of a Divorce Decree Under §3301 (c) of the Divorce Code required by Section
3301 (c) of the Divorce Code: by the Plaintiff on April 4, 2006; by the Defendant on
November 16, 2005.
4. Related claims pending: Request that terms of Settlement Agreement dated April 4 2006
and executed by the parties be incorporated and not merged into the Divorce.
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Sanford A. {revsky, Esquire
Attorney for ' f
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY
STATE OF PENNA.
CARMEL ASTLES
VERSUS
GARRY ASTLES
No. 05-1369 civil
DECREE IN
DIVORCE
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AND NOW,
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DECREED THAT
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CARMEL ASTLES
GARRY ASTLES
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; ¦ Ke
It is requested that terms of settlement agreement dated April 4,
2006 and executed by the parties be
into the divorce.
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and not merged
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CARMEL ANNE ASTLES,
n/k/a CARMEL ELLIOTT
Plaintiff,
v
GARRY ANDREW ASTLES,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 05-1369 CIVIL TERM
CIVIL ACTION-IN DIVORCE
PETITION FOR MODIFICATION AND FOR CONTgMPT
OF CUSTODY ORDER
AND NOW, comes the Plaintiff, Carmel Anne Astles, now known as Carmel Elliott, by
and through her attorneys, Joseph D. Caraciolo, Esquire, and Foreman, Foreman and Caraciolo,
P.C., and respectfully avers the following in support of her Petition for Contempt:
1. Plaintiff is Carmel Anne Astles, now known as, Carmel Elliot, Mother, who
currently resides at 2641 Cranberry Circle, Harrisburg, PA 17110.
2. Defendant is Garry Astles, Father, who currently resides at 107 Melbourne Lane,
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055.
3. On January 20, 2006, the parties entered into an agreement whereby legal and
physical custody of the minor child would be shared according to the custody schedule
designated therein. A true and correct copy of the Order is attached and incorporated herein as
Exhibit "A".
4. From January, 2008 until June 2008, Father has only exercised' physical custody
of the minor child for one weekend overnight per week.
5. Since June, 2008, Father has had no contact with the subject minor child.
6. According to the language of the Order of Court, paragraph 2E the parties shall
not possess or use controlled substances or consume alcoholic beverages to the point of
intoxication.
8. In June, 2008, the Plaintiff was contacted by Children and Youth Services and
informed that an anonymous tip had been provided that the Defendant was intoxicated while in
the presence of the child.
9. Said intoxication is a violation of the language of the Order.
10. Defendant has not seen the child in an extended period of time.
11. Mother desires the following modification to the custody schedule which is more
related to what the parties have actually been enjoying:
A. Mother shall enjoy primary physical custody;
B. Father shall enjoy periods of partial physical custody of one overnight per month;
C. The parties shall refrain from making derogatory comments about the other party in
the presence of the child and to the extent possible shall prevent third parties from making such
comments in the presence of the child:
D. Neither party will smoke cigarettes or tobacco products nor allow others to smoke in
the presence of the child;
E. During any period of custody, the parties shall not possess or use controlled substances
or consume alcoholic beverages to the point of intoxication. The parties shall likewise assure, to
the extent possible, that other household members and/or houseguests comply with this
prohibition;
F. It is the intention of the parties that the child be protected from individuals with poor
character (including, but not limited to, individuals involved with illegal activity, immoral or
intemperate behavior, or violent propensities). The parties shall, to the extent possible, avoid
contact with such individuals of poor character. Violation of the provisions, set forth in this
paragraph may be considered as contempt.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff respectfully requests that this Honorable Court find Defendant,
Garry Andrew Astles, in contempt of the January 20, 2006 Order of Court and require him to
comply with the Order, sanction him including fines, a period of incarceration, assess Plaintiff's
attorneys fees, costs, and any other remedy as deemed appropriate by this Court and modify the
Order for custody of the minor child.
Respectfully submitted,,,
P. C.
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seph D. Caraciolb; Esquir
12 Market Street, 6t' Floor
Harrisburg, PA 17101
717-236-9391
Attorney ID No. 90919
CARMEL ANNE ASTLES, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
n/k/a CARMEL ELLIOTT
Plaintiff, CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v NO. 05-1369 CIVIL TERM
GARRY ANDREW ASTLES, CIVIL ACTION-IN DIVORCE
Defendant
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I hereby certify that I am this day serving a copy of the foregoing Plaintiffs Petition For
Modification and for Contempt of Custody Order upon the persons and in the manner indicated
below, which service satisfies the requirements of the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure, by
mailing the same, First Class Mail, addressed as follows:
Jay R. Braderman, Esquire
Attorney I.D. No.: 07047
126 Locust Street
P.O. Box 11489
Harrisburg, PA 17108-1489
(717) 232-6600
Attorney for Defendant
Respectfully submitted,
Date: CX6-- Gr X00
Foreman, f6rer &
JyS,aeph D. Car*}Glo,Esqur
12 Market Street, 6m Floor
Harrisburg, PA 17101
717-236-9391
Attorney ID No. 90919
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V. 2005-1369 CIVIL ACTION LAW
GARRY ANDREW ASTLES
IN CUSTODY
DEFENDANT
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, Friday, August 08, 2008 , upon consideration of the attached Complaint,
it is hereby directed that parties and their respective counsel appear before Dawn S. Sunday, Esq. , the conciliator,
at 39 West Main Street, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055 on Tuesday, September 02, 2008 at 1:00 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 all existing Protection from Abuse orders,
Special Relief orders, and Custody orders to the conciliator 48 hours prior to scheduled hearing.
FOR THE COURT,
By: /s/ Dawn S. Sunday, Esq.
Custody Conciliator
The Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County is required by law to comply with the Americans
with Disabilites Act of 1990. For information about accessible facilities and reasonable accommodations
available to disabled individuals having business before the court, please contact our office. All arrangements
must be made at least 72 hours prior to any hearing or business before the court. You must attend the scheduled
conference or hearing.
YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR ATTORNEY AT ONCE. IF YOU DO NOT
HAVE AN ATTORNEY OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE OFFICE SET
FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP.
Cumberland County Bar Association
32 South Bedford Street
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
Telephone (717) 249-3166
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CARMEL ANNE ASTLES, n/k/a
CARMEL ELLIOTT
Plaintiff
VS.
GARRY ANDREW ASTLES
Defendant
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
2005-1369
CIVIL ACTION LAW
IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this (O day of c 2008, upon
consideration of the attached Custody Conciliation Re fort, it is ordered and directed as follows:
Order.
1. The prior Order of this Court dated January 20, 2006 is vacated and replaced with this
2. The Mother, Carmel Anne Elliott, and the Father, Garry Andrew Astles, shall have shared
legal custody of Sophia Astles, born May 14, 1997. Major decisions concerning the Child including,
but not necessarily limited to, her health, welfare, education, religious training and upbringing shall be
made jointly by the parties after discussion and consultation with a view toward obtaining and
following a harmonious policy in the Child's best interest. Neither party shall impair the other party's
rights to shared legal custody of the Child. Neither party shall attempt to alienate the affections of the
Child from the other party. Each party shall notify the other of any activity or circumstance
concerning the Child that could reasonably be expected to be of concern to the other. Day to day
decisions shall be the responsibility of the parent then having physical custody. With regard to any
emergency decisions which must be made, the parent having physical custody of the Child at the time
of the emergency shall be permitted to make any immediate decisions necessitated thereby. However,
that parent shall inform the other of the emergency and consult with him or her as soon as possible. In
accordance with 23 Pa.C.S.A. §5309, each party shall be entitled to complete and full information from
any doctor, dentist, teacher, professional or authority and to have copies of any reports or information
given to either party as a parent as authorized by statute.
3. The Mother shall have primary physical custody of the Child.
4. The Father shall continue his participation in the current alcohol treatment program and
shall follow all recommendations of his counselor. The Father shall provide confirmation to the
Mother or her legal counsel of continued participation in the treatment program.
5. Conditioned on compliance with the preceding provision of this Order, the Father shall have
partial physical custody of the Child every week from Friday between 5:00 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. through
9:00 p.m., for which the Mother shall provide all transportation.
6. Neither party shall do or say anything which may estrange the Child from the other parent,
injure the opinion of the Child as to the other parent, or hamper the free and natural development of the
Child's love and respect for the other parent. Both parties shall ensure that third parties having contact
with the Child comply with this provision.
7. The parties shall ensure, to the best of their ability, that all individuals with whom the Child
has contact during his or her periods of custody are of good moral character.
8. The parties and their counsel shall appear for a custody conciliation conference in the office
of the conciliator, Dawn S. Sunday, on Tuesday, November 4, 2008 at 10:30 a.m. for the purpose of
reviewing the custodial arrangements.
9. This Order is entered pursuant to an agreement of the parties at a custody conciliation
conference. The parties may modify the provisions of this Order by mutual consent. In the absence of
mutual consent, the terms of this Order shall control.
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,/carry Andrew Astles - Father
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CARMEL ELLIOTT
Plaintiff
VS.
GARRY ANDREW ASTLES
Defendant
Prior Judge: Edward E. Guido
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
2005-1369 CIVIL ACTION LAW
IN CUSTODY
CUSTODY CONCILIATION SUMMARY REPORT
IN ACCORDANCE WITH CUMBERLAND COUNTY RULE OF CIVIL
PROCEDURE 1915.3-8, the undersigned Custody Conciliator submits the following report:
1. The pertinent information concerning the Child who is the subject of this litigation is as
follows:
NAME DATE OF BIRTH CURRENTLY IN CUSTODY OF
Sophia Astles May 14, 1997 Mother
2. A custody conciliation conference was held on September 2, 2008, with the following
individuals in attendance: the Mother, Carmel Anne Elliott, formerly Astles, with her counsel, Joseph
D. Caraciolo, Esquire, and the Father, Garry Andrew Astles, who is not represented by counsel in this
matter.
3. This Court previously entered an Order in this matter on January 20, 2006 under which the
Mother had primary physical of the Child and the Father had partial physical custody of the Child.
The Mother filed this Petition for Contempt and Modification.
4. The parties agreed to entry of an Order in the form as attached.
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Date r Dawn S. Sunday, Esquire
Custody Conciliator
CARMEL ANNE ASTLES, n/k/a IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CARMEL ELLIOTT
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
vs. 2005-1369 CIVIL ACTION LAW
GARRY ANDRES ASTLES
Defendant IN CUSTODY
ORDER
AND NOW, this 25th day of November, 2008, the conciliator, having received no further
request to reschedule the conciliation conference initially set for November 4, 2008, hereby
relinquishes jurisdiction.
FOR THE COURT,
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Dawn S. Sunday, Esquire
Custody Conciliator
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