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Lori K. Serratelli, Esquire
Pa, Supreme Court lD No, 27426
Serratelli. Schiffman, Brown and Calhoon. p,c.
2080 Linglestown Road
Suite 201
Harrisburg. Pennsylvania 17110
Telephone (717) 540-9170
Fax (717) 540-5481
Attorney For Plaintiff
ERIN D. THOMAS,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
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STEVEN D, THOMAS,
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN CUSTODYNISITATlON
COMPLAINT FOR CUSTODY
I, Plaintiff is Erin D, Thomas, an adult individual who currently resides at 6045
Westbury Drive, Enola, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17025,
2, Defendant is Steven D, Thomas, an adult individual who currently resides at 3711
Falkstone Drive, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17050,
3, Plaintiff seeks shared legal custody and primary physical custody of the following
children:
Name
Present Residence
Date of Birth
Madison Thomas
6045 Westbury Drive
Enola, P A
November 27, 1999
Ella Thomas
6045 Westbury Drive
Enola, P A
May 22, 2003
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Madison Thomas was not born during the parties' marriage and Ella Thomas was born during
the parties' marriage,
The children are presently in the custody of Plaintiff who resides at 6045 Westbury Drive,
Enola, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17025,
4, During the past five years, the children have resided with the following persons and at
the following addresses:
A Plaintiff Erin D, Thomas
6045Westbury Drive
Enola, Pennsylvania
April 13, 2005 - Present
B. Plaintiff Erin D, Thomas
Defendant Steven D, Thomas
3711 Falkstone Drive
Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania
August, 2000 - April 13,2005
C. Plaintiff Erin D, Thomas
Defendant Steven D, Thomas
4195 Nantucket Drive
Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania
November, 1999 - August, 2000
5, The mother of the children is Plaintiff Erin D, Thomas, who is currently residing at
6045 Westbury Drive, Enola, Pennsylvania 17025, She is separated from Defendant
6, The father of the children is Defendant Steven D, Thomas, who is currently residing
at 3711 Falkstone Drive, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17050, He is separated
from Plaintiff
7, The relationship of Plaintiff Erin D, Thomas to the children is that of Mother. The
Plaintiff resides with the following persons:
Name
Relationship
Maryalin Lubold
Chris Lubold
Jason Lubold
Nicholas Lubold
Ethan Lubold
Girlfriend
Girlfriend's husband
Girlfriend's son
Girlfriend's son
Girlfriend's son
8, The relationship of Defendant Steven D. Thomas to the children is that of Father. The
Defendant does not reside with anyone,
9, Plaintiff has not participated as a party or witness, or in another capacity, in other
litigation concerning the custody ofthe children in this or another court,
Plaintiffhas no infonnation of a custody proceeding concerning the children 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 children or claims to have custody or visitation rights with respect to the children,
10, The best interest and pennanent welfare ofthe children will be served by granting the
relief requested because Plaintiffhas been the primary care giver for the children since birth and she
is able to provide a nurturing, loving and stable home environment for the children,
II. Each parent whose parental rights to the children, which have not been tenninated,
and the person who has physical custody of the children, has been named as parties to this action,
There are no other persons who are known to have a claim or right to custody or visitation in this
matter.
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WHEREFORE, Plaintiff requests this Honorable Court to grant shared legal custody and
primary physical custody of the child to Plaintiff, Erin D, Thomas, subject to periods of partial
physical custody with Defendant, Steven D, Thomas,
Respectfully submitted,
SERRA TELL! SCHIFFMAN BROWN & CALHOON
Lori K, Serratelli, Es uire
Attorney No, 27426
2080 Linglestown Road
Suite 201
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 540-9170
Attorney for Plaintiff
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VERIFICATION
Upon my personal knowledge, information and belief, I, Erin D, Thomas, do hereby verifY
that the facts averred and statements made in the foregoing Complaint are true and correct
I understand that false statements or averments therein made will subject me to the criminal
penalties of 18 Pa,C,S,A 94904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities,
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. CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYL VANIA
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STEVEN B. THOMAS,
Defendant
: IN CUSTODY
STIPULATION OF THE PARTIES
AND NOW, comes the Defendant, Steven D, Thomas, and the Plaintiff, Erin D, Thomas,
who do hereby stipulate and agree that the following shall be the standard of custody and
visitation which shall prevail and do consent to the entry by this Court of an Order incorporating
the terms of the Stipulation,
L Defendant, Steven D, Thomas (the "Father"), and the Plaintiff, Erin D, Thomas (the
"Mother"), are the natural parents of the minor children, Madison Thomas, born November 27,
1999 and Ella Thomas, born May 22,2003 (collectively, the "Minor Children"),
2, The Father and the Mother shall maintain joint legal custody of the Minor Children,
3, The Father and the Mother shall maintain joint physical custody of the Minor Children
pursuant to the following schedule:
(a) Week One:
Wednesday through Thursday: Mother
Friday through Sunday: Father
Monday through Tuesday: Mother
(b) Week Two:
Wednesday through Thursday: Father
Friday through Sunday: Mother
Monday through Tuesday: Father
(c) Week Three and Subsequent Weeks:
Schedule for weeks one and two will repeat and continue to alternate,
(d) At all other times as agreed upon by the parties,
4, All holidays will be shared between the Mother and the Father as agreed upon by the
parties,
5. Each party will be entitled to exercise two (2) consecutive or nonconsecutive weeks of
uninterrupted custody with the Minor Children each year. The Mother and the Father agree to
provide notice of their intent to exercise their uninterrupted periods of custody to the other parent
at least forty-five (45) days prior to the commencement of such period,
6, The Mother and the Father acknowledge that it is in the best interest of their Minor
Children that each parent keep the other informed of the Minor Children's progress, and for any
change in their health or any medical crisis, The Mother and the Father agree to consult with each
other and to have equal input with regard to any major decisions which will impact their children's
progress and/or physical and mental health, this will include the Minor Children's academic
progress,
7, The Mother and the Father also acknowledge that it is in the best interest of their
Minor Children that they have the benefit of each parent's parental guidance and each agrees to
refrain from allowing the Minor Children to be exposed to the personal animosities that may exist
between each other.
8, The Mother and the Father agree, in addition to any provisions which may be contained
herein regarding joint legal custody, the Mother and the Father shall have the following rights
with respect to the Minor Children:
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(a) Reasonable telephone calling privileges;
(b) Access to report cards and other relevant information concerning the
progress of the Minor Children in school;
(c) Approval of extraordinary medical and/or dental treatment, except in the
case of an emergency, and provided that such approval shall not be
unreasonably withheld; and
(d) Approval of summer camps and schools, provided that such approval shall
not be unreasonably withheld,
9, The Mother and the Father shall, ifhe or she is not going to be able to affect a period
of physical custody, for other than health reasons, give the other party at least seventy-two (72)
hours advance notice of his or her inability to affect the shared custody,
10, If either the Mother or the Father decides to relocate farther than fifty (50) miles from
their present residence, they agree to provide the other party with six (6) months notice prior to
such relocation, thus giving the other parent an opportunity to modifY the current Custody Order
entered pursuant to this Stipulation,
11, The parties agree that they will inform the other party if they intend to travel with any
of the Minor Children more than one hundred (100) miles from their residence, Such notice shall
include the intended destination, the departure and arrival times, In addition, each parent agrees
to provide accurate contact information so that the parent not exercising custody at that time will
be able to reach the Minor Children immediately,
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12, In the event that either party breaches any provision of this Order and Stipulation, and
the other party retains counsel to assist in the enforcement of the terms thereof, the parties hereby
agree that the breaching party will pay all attorneys' fees, court costs, and expenses incurred by
the other party in enforcing this Order and Stipulation,
13, The parties acknowledge that the that the Father has been represented by counsel
throughout the process of executing this Stipulation, The parties further acknowledge that
Mother has also been represented by counsel throughout the process of executing this Stipulation,
IN WITNESS WHERE
Stipulation this 3& day of
, the parties hereto have placed their hands and seals to this
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WITNESS:
ERIN D, THOMAS
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STEVEN B. THOMAS
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COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
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On this, the 3R.d day of J tL JO <2/ , 2005, before me, the undersigned officer,
personally appeared, STEVEN B. THOMAS, known to me (or satisfactorily proven) to be the
person whose name is subscribed to the within instrument, and acknowledged that he executed
the same for the purpose therein contained,
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I hereunto set my hand and official seal,
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On this, the ~day of ?J1 ~ ' 2005, before me, the undersigned officer,
personally appeared, ERIN D, THOMAS, known to me (or satlsfactonly proven) to be the person
whose name is subscribed to the within instrument, and acknowledged that she executed the same
for the purpose therein contained,
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I hereunto set my hand and official seal.
NOTARIAl. SEAL
DEBRA A EVANGEUsn
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: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYL VANIA
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: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
ERIN D. THOMAS,
Plaintiff
STEVEN B. THOMAS,
Defendant
: IN CUSTODY
ORDER
AND NOW, this iZ day of ~ ~ ' 2005, the parties haviog
stipulated to the entry of an Order of Custody, it is hereby ORDERED AND DECREED that
custody of the Minor Children, Madison Thomas, born November 27, 1999 and Ella Thomas,
born May 22,2003, shall be as follows:
1. Defendant, Steven D. Thomas (the "Father"), and the Plaintiff, Erin D. Thomas (the
"Mother"), the natural parents of the minor children, Madison Thomas, born November 27, 1999
and Ella Thomas, born May 22, 2003 (the "Minor Children"), shall have joint legal custody of the
Minor Children.
2. The Father and the Mother shall maintain joint legal custody of the Minor Children.
3. The Father and the Mother shall maintain joint physical custody of the Minor Children
pursuant to the following schedule:
(a) \Veck One:
Wednesday through Thursday: Mother
Friday through Sunday: Father
Monday through Tuesday: Mother
(b) Week Two:
Wednesday through Thursday: Father
Friday through Sunday: Mother
Monday through Tuesday: Father
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(c) Week Three and Subsequent Weeks:
Schedule for weeks one and two will repeat and continue to alternate,
(d) At all other times as agreed upon by the parties.
4. All holidays will be shared between the Mother and the Father as agreed upon by the
parties.
5, Each party will be entitled to exercise two (2) consecutive or nonconsecutive weeks of
uninterrupted custody with the Minor Children each yeaL The Mother and the Father agree to
provide notice of their intent to exercise their uninterrupted periods of custody to the other parent
at least forty-five (45) days prior to the commencement of such period.
6. The Mother and the Father acknowledge that it is in the best interest of their Minor
Children that each parent keep the other informed of the Minor Children's progress, and for any
change in their health or any medical crisis. The Mother and the Father agree to consult with each
other and to have equal input with regard to any major decisions which will impact their children's
progress and/or physical and mental health, this will include the Minor Children's academic
progress.
7. The Mother and the Father also acknowledge that it is in the best interest of their
Minor Children that they have the benefit of each parent's parental guidance and each agrees to
refrain from allowing the Minor Children to be exposed to the personal animosities that may exist
between each other.
8. The Mother and the Father agree, in addition to any provisions which may be contained
herein regarding joint legal custody, the Mother and the Father shall have the following rights
with respect to the Minor Children:
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(a) Reasonable telephone calling privileges;
(b) Access to report cards and other relevant information concerning the
progress of the Minor Children in school;
( c) Approval of extraordinary medical and/or dental treatment, except in the
case of an emergency, and provided that such approval shall not be
unreasonably withheld; and
(d) Approval of summer camps and schools, provided that such approval shall
not be unreasonably withheld.
9. The Mother and the Father shall, ifhe or she is not going to be able to affect a period
of physical custody, for other than health reasons, give the other party at least seventy-two (72)
hours advance notice of his or her inability to affect the shared custody,
10. If either the Mother or the Father decides to relocate farther than fifty (50) miles from
their present residence, they agree to provide the other party with six (6) months notice prior to
such relocation, thus giving the other parent an opportunity to modify the current Custody Order
entered pursuant to this Stipulation,
11. The parties agree that they will inform the other party if they intend to travel with any
of the Minor Children more than one hundred (100) miles from their residence. Such notice shall
include the intended destination, the departure and arrival times. In addition, each parent agrees
to provide accurate contact information so that the parent not exercising custody at that time will
be able to reach the Minor Children immediately.
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12. In the event that either party breaches any provision of this Order and Stipulation, and
the other party retains counsel to assist in the enforcement of the terms thereof, the parties hereby
agree that the breaching party will pay all attorneys' fees, court costs, and expenses incurred by
the other party in enforcing this Order and Stipulation.
13, The parties acknowledge that the that the Father has been represented by counsel
throughout the process of executing this Stipulation. The parties further acknowledge that
Mother has also been represented by counsel throughout the proeess'oi~x~~ Stipulation.
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Pa. Supreme Court ID No. 27426
Serratelli, Schiffman, Brown and Calhoon, P.C.
2080 Linglestown Road
Suite 201
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17110
Telephone (717) 540-9170
Fax (717) 540-5481
Attorney For Plaintiff
ERIN D, THOMAS,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
VS,
NO, BQ~ ~ 2QOI 6S-..29.;1 (
CNIL ACTION - LAW
STEVEN D, THOMAS,
Defendant
CUSTODY
PETITION FOR LEAVE TO WITHDRAW APPEARANCE
AND NOW COMES, Lori K. Serratelli, Esquire, of the law firm
of SERRATELLI, SCHIFFMAN, BROWN & CALHOON, P,C, and respectfully
represents as follows:
1. Petitioner, Lori K, Serratelli, Esquire, represented the
Plaintiff, Erin D. Thomas, in the above-captioned matter.
2. The Plaintiff dismissed Lori K. Serratelli as her
attorney on or about December 29, 2005 (see Authorization
attached as Exhibit "A"). petitioner returned the content of her
file and informed her via voice mail message that she would be
withdrawing from the case.
3. Petitioner has informed Defendant directly, as he has
terminated his counsel, Kelly Knight, Esquire, by letter dated
January 6, 2006 that she no longer represents the Plaintiff,
4, There are no matters currently scheduled for this Court
within any time that will not allow Plaintiff sufficient
opportunity to obtain new counsel if she so chooses.
WHEREFORE, petitioner respectfully requests that this
Honorable Court grant Petitioner's request for leave to withdraw.
Respectfully submitted,
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Lori Serratelli, Esquire
S~~ ELLI, SCHIFFMAN,
BROWN & CALHOON, P.C.
2080 Linglestown Road
Suite 201
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 540-9170
I.D. No. 27426
ERIN D, THOMAS,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
VS,
NO, 1305-S-2001
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
STEVEN D, THOMAS,
Defendant
CUSTODY
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Lori K. Serratelli, Esquire, do hereby certify that on
this ~ day of ~(>-"''-'A''j , 2006, I served a copy of the
foregoing Petition for Leave to Withdraw by first-class mail,
postage prepaid, in the Post Office at Harrisburg, Pennsylvania,
to the following person(s) :
Erin D. Thomas
4173 Grouse Court
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
Steven D. Thomas
3711 Falkstone Drive
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
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SEdRATELLI, SCHIFFMAN,
BROWN & CALHOON, P.C.
2080 Linglestown Road
Suite 201
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 540-9170
I.D. No. 27426
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ERIN D. THOMAS,
Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
vs.
: NO. 1305-S-200l
: CNIL ACTION - LAW
STEVEN D. THOMAS,
Defendant
: CUSTODY
AUTHORIZATION
I, Erin D. Thomas, Plaintiff in the above-captioned matter, hereby authorized Lori K.
Serratelli, Esquire to withdraw her appearance as my attorney in the above captioned matter,
pursuant to my request.
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ERIN D. THOMAS,
Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
vs.
: NO. 80S S 200l oS.;1.9 ~ I
: CNIL ACTION - LAW
STEVEN D. THOMAS,
Defendant
: CUSTODY
ORDER
AND NOW, upon consideration of the foregoing Petition, it is
hereby Ordered and Decreed that Lori K. Serratelli, Esquire is
hereby granted leave to withdraw her appearance in the above-
captioned matter.
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ERIN D. THOMAS,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
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NO. 2005-2921 Civil Tern]
STEVEN D. THOMAS,
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
CUSTODY
PRAECIPE
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Please enter my appearance on behalf of the Defendant, Steven D. Thomas,
in the above-captioned matter.
Respectfully submitted,
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Harrisburg, PAl 71 02
(717) 232-9724
LD. No. 71873
Date: March 2, 2006
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
ERIN D. THOMAS,
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NO. 05-2921 CIVIL TERM
STEVEN D. THOMAS,
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN CUSTODY
STIPULATION FOR ENTRY OF AGREED UPON MODIFICATION
OF CUSTODY ORDER
AND NOW, come the parties to the above-captioned action, by and through their
counsel, and stipulate and agree that the custody order in the above-referenced case of June 13,
2005 shall be modified as follows and consent to the entry by this Court of an order incorporating
the terms of the Stipulation.
I. Paragraphs 3, 4,5,6, and 7 of the June 13,2005 Order shall be deleted in
their entirety and replaced with the following:
3. Physical Custody Schedule. Father and Mother shall maintain joint
physical custody of the minor children with Mother having physical custody of the children
commencing every Monday morning until Wednesday morning and every other weekend
commencing Friday morning until Monday morning and with Father having physical custody of
the children commencing every Wednesday morning until Friday morning and every other
weekend commencing Friday morning until Monday morning.
Transportation shall be the responsibility of the party relinquishing
physical custody and said party shall deliver the children to the other party's residence no earlier
than 7:45 a.m. but no later than 8:30 a.m.
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In addition, on the Fridays of Father' s weekends, Mother shall provide the
day care for the children unless Father takes off from work and will be with the children himself
and has given notice of same to Mother by 8:30 a.m. of the preceding Wednesday morning.
The parties shall cooperate in rearranging the foregoing schedule as
necessary to accommodate the other party's work or family obligations.
4. Holidays.
(a) Christmas. Commencing in 2006 and in all even years
thereafter, Mother shall have custody of the children from 9:00 a.m. on December 24th through
2:00 p.m. on December 25th and Father shall have custody from 2:00 p.m. on December 25th
through 8:00 p.m. on December 26th. Commencing in 2007 and in all odd years thereafter,
Father shall have custody of the children from 9:00 a.m. on December 24th through 2:00 p.m. on
December 25th and Mother shall have custody from 2:00 p.m. on December 25th through 8:00
p.m. on December 26th.
(b) New Year's Day. Commencing in 2006 and in all even years
thereafter Father shall have custody of the children from December 31" at 9:00 a.m. through
January I" at 5:00 p.m. and Mother will have custody from 5:00 p.m. on January I" through
8:00 p.m. on January 2"d Commencing in 2007 and in all odd years thereafter, Mother shall have
custody of the children from 9:00 a.m. on December 31't until 5:00 p.m. on January I't and Father
will have custody from 5:00 p.m. on January I't through 8:00 p.m, on January 2"d.
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(c) Easter. Easter Sunday will be alternated between the parties from
year to year with Mother having Easter Sunday commencing in 2006. If the party entitled to
Easter Sunday does not have custody of the children that weekend, that party shall have custody
from 9:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.rn. on Easter Sunday and shall provide all transportation.
(d) Memorial Day and Labor Dav. The parties shall alternate
Memorial Day and Labor Day weekends; the weekend will end on the Tuesday morning after the
holiday when the children will be returned to Mother between 7:45 and 8:30 a.m. In odd-
numbered years, Mother will have Memorial Day weekend and Father will have Labor Day
weekend; in even-numbered years, Mother will have Labor Day weekend and Father will have
Memorial Day weekend. (However, because of a pre-arranged swapping of time between
Mother and Father as set forth in paragraph 5(b)( I) hereafter, Mother will also have the
Memorial Day weekend in 2006.)
(e) July 4th. The party who has custody of the children, pursuant to
the regular schedule, on this holiday, shall maintain custody of the children on this holiday.
(1) Thanksl!ivinl!. Mother will have Thanksgiving Day from
2:00 p.m. on Thanksgiving Eve until 2:00 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day in all even numbered years
and Mother shall be responsible for all transportation for this custody exchange.
(g) Mother's DavlFather's Dav. Mother shall always have custody
of the children on Mother's Day and Father will always have custody of the children on Father's
Day. Ifthe party entitled to Mother's/Father's Day does not otherwise have custody that
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weekend as per the regular schedule, that party shall be entitled to custody on that day from 9:00
a.m. until 8:00 p.m. and shall provide the transportation.
(h) Children's Birthdays. The parent not having custody of the
children on a child's birthday shall have custody of both children on the child's birthday for at
least two (2) hours and said parent shall provide the transportation. The two (2) hours shall be
scheduled at a time mutually agreed upon by both parties recognizing that the birthday could fall
on a weekday, which mayor may not be a school day, or a weekend. However, absent
agreement, the out-ot:custody parent shall have both children from 5:00 p.m until 7:00 p.m.;
(i) President's Day. Father shall have every President's Day
(celebrated on a Monday in February of each year) from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. upon seven (7)
days advance notice to Mother that he will exercise custody on that day and so long as he takes
otfwork and is with the children himself.
5. Vacations.
(a) Each party shall be entitled to exercise for the year 2006 two (2)
non-consecutive weeks, and for the year 2007, three (3) non-consecutive weeks and for the year
2008 and thereafter, four (4) non-consecutive weeks of uninterrupted custody with the minor
children each year upon forty-five (45) days advance written notice to the other party. Absent
approval of the other party, which approval shall not umeasonably withheld:
(l) Said period shall consist of seven (7) consecutive days and
shall include the requesting party's weekend of custody; and
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(2) Neither party shall be entitled to choose a week of custody
ifit encompasses one of the other party's holidays.
(b) Notwithstanding the foregoing:
(I) Father shall have custody for the period of May 18-22,
2006 for the purposes of taking the children to Disney World, even though this period
encompasses Mother's regular weekend; in exchange, Mother shall have custody of the children
the following weekend (including Memorial Day). This trip shall not constitute a part of Father's
two weeks of non-consecutive vacation weeks for the year 2006.
(2) In the event Father takes an anticipated trip to Japan with
Madison, one of his otherwise non-consecutive weeks shall be for a period of eleven (II)
consecutive days upon forty-five (45) days advance written notice to Mother; Father will still
have one additional week remaining if the trip is taken in 2006 and two if taken in 2007.
6. Cooperation, Both Mother and Father shall notify the other of any
activity or circumstance concerning their children that could reasonably be expected to be of
concern to the other. Day to day non-major 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. 95309, each party shall be entitled to complete and full information from any doctor,
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dentist, teacher, professional or authority and to have copies of any reports or infonnation given
to either party as a parent as authorized by statute.
The parent with physical custody during any given period oftime shall
communicate in a prompt fashion with the other parent concerning the well-being of their
children, and shall promptly notity the other parent of any changes in health or educational
progress.
Both parents shall execute any and all legal authorizations so that the other
parent may obtain infonnation from the children's schools, physicians, psychologists, or other
individuals concerning their progress and welfare.
7. Respect for Other Parent. Each parent agrees not to attempt to
alienate the affections of the child from the other and will make a special conscious effort not to
do so. Both parents shall establish a no-conflict zone for their children and refrain from making
derogatory comments about the other parent 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
whether the child is sleeping or awake. Each parent shall speak respectfully of the other whether
it is believed the other reciprocates or not. Each parental figure shall refer to the other by the
appropriate role name such as Mom, Dad, your grandmother, etc. Each parent agrees to refrain
from encouraging the child to provide reports about the other parent. Communication should
always take place directly between parents, without using the child as an intennediary.
2. Paragraph 8(a) (telephone privilege) shall be modified to read in its
entirety as follows:
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(a) The parties shall have the right to speak to the children on the
phone two (2) times per day. The custodial parent shall place the call to the other parent
between 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. and, for the second call, between 7:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.
unless prior arrangements are agreed upon by the parties. Calls to Mother will be placed to her
cell phone: (717) 802-2221 and calls to Father will be placed to his cell phone: (717) 364-6765
and ifno answer, to his residence phone: (717) 732-7275. If the party entitled to receive the call
does not receive the call by 10:00 a.m. or 8:30 p.m., that party may place a call to the other party
at 10:00 a.m. or 8:30 p.m., however this remedy is intended to be rarely needed and is not
intended to supplant the duty of the custodial parent to place the call as required herein. If the
telephone number of a party changes, the party with the changed number shall notify the other
party in writing ofthe new number and thereafter, said party shall place the call to the new
number.
3. The following language shall be added as subsection (el to paragraph 8 of
the June 13,2005 court order:
(e) In the event either party has to be away from the children during
his/her custodial period for a period in excess off our (4) hours, (except for periods during the
normal work schedule between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday when the non-
custodial parent is working) the custodial parent shall provide the non-custodial parent with the
right of first refusal to be the child care provider for the children during said custodial parent's
entire absence;
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4. Paragraph 10 of the June 13,2005 court order shall be amended to change the
restricted distance from fifty (50) miles to twenty (20) miles.
5. Paragraph 2 of the June 13,2005 court order shall be deleted as redundant to
paragraph 1 thereof and a new paragraph 2 shall be added to read in its entirety as follows:
2. RESTRICTIONS.
(a) Father shall not abuse, harass, stalk or threaten Mother in any place
where she may be found;
(b) Father shall be excluded from Mother's residence at 4173 Grouse
Court, Apartment 105, Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, 17050 or any other permanent or
temporary residence where Mother may live. Father shall have no right or privilege to enter or be
present on the premises of Mother. This shall not operate to prevent or interfere with the regular
and anticipated contact between the parties for the purposes of custody exchanges;
(c) Father is prohibited from having any contact with Mother at any
location, including but not limited to, Mother's business or place of employment. This shall not
be construed to prohibit Father from attending activities of the children which he is otherwise not
prohibited from attending, at which activities Mother is present, so long as Father has no contact
with Mother;
(d) Father shall not contact Mother by telephone or by any other
means, including through third persons;
(e) Father is prohibited from having any contact with Mother's
relatives other than the children of the parties and Mother's maternal grandparents;
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(f) Father shall not damage, destroy or dispose of in any manner any
property owned by both parties or solely by Mother;
(g) Father agrees that upon a finding by a court of competent
jurisdiction that Father is in violation of any of the provisions of this paragraph 2 and in addition
to any other remedies available to Mother at law or in equity, Father shall consent to the entry of
a Protection From Abuse Order containing, at a minimum, the restrictions included in this
paragraph 2;
(h) Notwithstanding any of the foregoing provisions ofthis
paragraph 2, Father may have contact with Mother by telephone for the legitimate
purposes contemplated by this custody order, such as custody exchanges, medical/
emergency issues, etc.
6. The Order of June 13,2005, as modified hereby, is attached hereto in a
form which may be signed by the Court.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have placed their hands and seals to this
Stipulation this,n day of ~6(1)1i5 ,2006.
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THOMAS, known to me to be the person who executed the foregoing instrument, and who
acknowledged to me that she executed same for the purposes and considerations therein
expressed.
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THOMAS, known to me to be the person who executed the foregoing instrument, and who
acknowledged to me that he executed same for the purposes and considerations therein
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ERIN D. THOMAS,
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiff
: NO. 2005-2921 Civil Term
v.
STEVEN D. THOMAS,
CNIL ACTION - LAW
CUSTODY
Defendant
PRAECIPE TO WITHDRAW APPEARANCE
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Please withdraw the appearance of Kelly M. Knight, Esquire and the law firm
Cunningham & Chemicoff, P.c. on behalf of the Defendant, Steven D. Thomas, in the above-
captioned matter.
Date: March 6, 2006
By:
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ERIN D. THOMAS,
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiff
NO. 2005-2921 Civil Term
v.
STEVEN D. THOMAS,
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
CUSTODY
Defendant
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Stacy A. Sollenberger, secretary with the law office of Cunningham & Chernicoff, P.C.,
do hereby certify that a true and correct copy of the Praecipe to Withdraw Appearance in the
above-captioned matter was sent first class U.S. Mail, postage prepaid on this date, to the
following:
Diane M. Dils, Esquire
1017 North Front Street
Harrisburg, P A 17102
John C. Howett, Jr., Esquire
130 Walnut Street
P.O. Box 810
Harrisburg, P A 17108
CUNNINGHAM & CHERNICOFF, P.C.
Date: March 6, 2006
By 2Y)UN71t?!(!~'(
Stacy A. S nberger d
2320 North econd Street '
P.O. Box 60457
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 238-6570
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
ERIN D. THOMAS,
Plaintiff
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CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN CUSTODY
NO. 05-2921 CIVIL TERM
STEVEN D. THOMAS,
Defendant
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_ ,2006, pursuant to
AND NOW, this
day of
the Stipulation for Entry of Agreed Upon Modification of Custody Order of the parties hereto
dated February , 2006 and filed ofrecord in these proceedings, this Court's prior Order of
June 13,2005 is hereby modified and restated in full as follows:
I. Defendant, Steven D. Thomas ("Father"), and Plaintiff, Erin D. Thomas
("Mother"), the natural parents of the minor children, Madison Thomas, born November 27,
1999 and Ella Thomas, born May 22, 2003 ("Minor Children"), shall have joint legal custody of
the Minor Children.
2. RESTRICTIONS.
(a) Father shall not abuse, harass, stalk or threaten Mother in any place
where she may be found:
(b) Father shall be excluded from Mother's residence at 4173 Grouse
Court, Apartment 105, Mechanicsburg, PeIDlsylvania, 17050 or any other permanent or
temporary residence where Mother may live. Father shall have no right or privilege to enter or be
present on the premises of Mother. This shall not operate to prevent or interfere with the regular
and anticipated contact between the parties for the purposes of custody e:xchanges;
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(c) Father is prohibited from having any contact with Mother at any
location, including but not limited to, Mother's business or place of employment. This shall not
be construed to prohibit Father from attending activities of the children which he is otherwise not
prohibited from attending, at which activities Mother is present, so long as Father has no contact
with Mother;
(d) Father shall not contact Mother by telephone or by any other
means, including through third persons;
(e) Father is prohibited from having any contact with Mother's
relatives other than the children of the parties and Mother's maternal grandmother;
(f) Father shall not damage, destroy or dispose of in any manner any
property owned by both parties or solely by Mother;
(g) Father agrees that upon a finding by a COUlt of competent
jurisdiction that Father is in violation of any of the provisions of this paragraph 2 and in addition
to any other remedies available to Mother at law or in equity, Father shall consent to the entry of
a Protection From Abuse Order containing, at a minimum, the restrictions included in this
paragraph 2;
(h) Notwithstanding any of the foregoing provisions of this
paragraph 2, Father may have contact with Mother by telephone for the legitimate
purposes contemplated by this custody order, such as custody exchanges, medical/
emergency issues, etc.
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3. PHYSICAL CUSTODY SCHEDULE. Father and Mother shall
maintain joint physical custody of the minor children with Mother having physical custody of the
children commencing every Monday morning until Wednesday morning and every other
weekend commencing Friday morning until Monday morning and with Father having physical
custody of the children commencing every Wednesday morning until Friday morning and every
other weekend commencing Friday morning until Monday morning.
Transportation shall be the responsibility of the party relinquishing
physical custody and said party shall deliver the children to the other party's residence no earlier
than 7:45 a.m. but no later than 8:30 a.m.
In addition, on the Fridays of Father's weekends, Mother shall provide the
day care for the children unless Father takes off from work and will be with the children himself
and has given notice of same to Mother by 8:30 a.m. of the preceding Wednesday morning.
The parties shall cooperate in rearranging the foregoing schedule as
necessary to accommodate the other party's work or family obligations.
4. HOLIDAYS.
(a) Christmas. Commencing in 2006 and in all even years
thereafter, Mother shall have custody of the children from 9:00 a.m. on December 24th through
2:00 p.m. on December 25th and Father shall have custody from 2:00 p.m. on December 25th
through 8:00 p.m. on December 26th. Commencing in 2007 and in all odd years thereafter.
Father shall have custody of the children from 9:00 a.m. on December 24'h through 2:00 p.m.
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on December 25th and Mother shall have custody from 2:00 p.m. on December 25th through
8:00 p.m. on December 26th.
(b) New Year's Dav. Commencing in 2006 and in all even years
thereafter Father shall have custody of the children from December 31" at 9:00 a.m. through
January 1" at 5:00 p.m. and Mother will have custody from 5:00 p.m. on January I" through
8:00 p.m. on January 2"d. Commencing in 2007 and in all odd years thereafter, Mother shall have
custody of the children from 9:00 a.m. on December 31 st until 5 :00 p.m. on January 1" and Father
will have custody from 5:00 p.m. on January I st through 8:00 p.m. on January 2"d.
(a) Easter. Easter Sunday will be alternated between the parties from
year to year with Mother having Easter Sunday commencing in 2006. If the party entitled to
Easter Sunday does not have custody of the children that weekend, that party shall have custody
from 9:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Easter Sunday and shall provide all transportation.
(d) Memorial Dav and Labor Day. The parties shall alternate
Memorial Day and Labor Day weekends; the weekend will end on the Tuesday morning after the
holiday when the children will be returned to Mother between 7:45 and 8:30 a.m. In odd-
numbered years, Mother will have Memorial Day weekend and Father will have Labor Day
weekend: in even-numbered years, Mother will have Labor Day weekend and Father will have
Memorial Day weekend. (However, because of a pre-arranged swapping of time between
Mother and Father as set forth in paragraph 5(b)(I) hereafter, Mother will also have the
Memorial Day weekend in 2006.)
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(e) Julv 4th. The party who has custody of the: children, pursuant to
the regular schedule, on this holiday, shall maintain custody ofthe children on this holiday.
(1) Thanksl!'ivinl!'. Mother will have Thanksgiving Day from
2:00 p.m. on Thanksgiving Eve until 2:00 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day in all even numbered years
and Mother shall be responsible for all transportation for this custody exchange.
(g) Mother's DaylFather's Dav. Mother shall always have custody
of the children on Mother's Day and Father will always have custody of the children on Father's
Day. If the party entitled to Mother's/Father's Day does not otherwise have custody that
weekend as per the regular schedule, that party shall be entitled to custody on that day from 9:00
a.m. until 8:00 p.m. and shall provide the transportation.
(h) Children's Birthdays. The parent not having custody of the
children on a child's birthday shall have custody of both children on the child's birthday for at
least two (2) hours and said parent shall provide the transportation. The two (2) hours shall be
scheduled at a time mutually agreed upon by both parties recognizing that the birthday could fall
on a weekday, which mayor may not be a school day, or a weekend. However, absent
agreement, the out-of-custody parent shall have both children from 5:00 p.m until 7:00 p.m.;
(i) President's Day. Father shall have every President's Day
(celebrated on a Monday in February of each year) from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. upon seven (7)
days advance notice to Mother that he will exercise custody on that day and so long as he takes
off work and is with the children himself.
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5. VACATIONS.
(a) Each party shall be entitled to exercise for the year 2006 two (2)
non-consecutive weeks, and for the year 2007, three (3) non-consecutive weeks and for the year
2008 and thereafter, four (4) non-consecutive weeks of uninterrupted custody with the minor
children each year upon forty-five (45) days advance written notice to the other party. Absent
approval of the other party, which approval shall not unreasonably withheld:
(I) Said period shall consist of seven (7) consecutive days and
shall include the requesting party's weekend of custody; and
(2) Neither party shall be entitled to choose a week of custody
ifit encompasses one of the other party's holidays.
(b) Notwithstanding the foregoing:
(I) Father shall have custody for the period of May 18-22,
2006 for the purposes of taking the children to Disney World, even though this period
encompasses Mother's regular weekend; in exchange, Mother shall hav(~ custody of the children
the following weekend (including Memorial Day). This trip shall not constitute a part of Father's
two weeks of non-consecutive vacation weeks for the year 2006.
(2) In the event Father takes an anticipated trip to Japan with
Madison, one of his otherwise non-consecutive weeks shall be for a period of eleven (II)
consecutive days upon forty-five (45) days advance written notice to Mother; Father will still
have one additional week remaining if the trip is taken in 2006 and two if taken in 2007.
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6. COOPERATION. Both Mother and Father shall notifY the other of any
activity or circumstance concerning their children that could reasonably be expected to be of
concern to the other. Day to day non-major 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 ofthe 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. 95309, 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.
The parent with physical custody during any given period of time shall
communicate in a prompt fashion with the other parent concerning the well-being of their
children, and shall promptly notify the other parent of any changes in health or educational
progress.
Both parents shall execute any and all legal authorizations so that the other
parent may obtain information from the children's schools, physicians, psychologists, or other
individuals concerning their progress and welfare.
7. RESPECT FOR OTHER PARENT. Each parent agrees not to attempt
to alienate the affections of the child from the other and will make a special conscious effort not
to do so. Both parents shall establish a no-conflict zone for their children and refrain from
making derogatory comments about the other parent in the presence of the child and, to the
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extent possible, shall prevent third parties from making such comments in the presence of the
child whether the child is sleeping or awake. Each parent shall speak respectfully of the other
whether it is believed the other reciprocates or not. Each parental figure shall refer to the other
by the appropriate role name such as Mom, Dad, your grandmother, etc. Each parent agrees to
refrain from encouraging the child to provide reports about the other parent. Communication
should always take place directly between parents, without using the child as an intermediary.
8. The Mother and the Father agree, in addition to any provisions which may
be contained herein regarding joint legal custody, the Mother and the Father shall have the
following rights with respect to the Minor Children:
(a) The parties shall have the right to speak to the children on the
phone two (2) times per day. The custodial parent shall place the call to the other parent
between 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. and, for the second call, between 7:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.
unless prior arrangements are agreed upon by the parties. Calls to Mother will be placed to her
cell phone: (717) 802-2221 and calls to Father will be placed to his cell phone: (717) 364-6765
and if no answer, to his residence phone: (717) 732-7275. If the party entitled to receive the call
does not receive the call by 10:00 a.m. or 8:30 p.m., that party may place a call to the other party
at 10:00 a.m. or 8:30 p.m., however this remedy is intended to be rarely l1eeded and is not
intended to supplant the duty of the custodial parent to place the call as required herein. If the
telephone number of a party changes, the party with the changed number shall notify the other
party in writing of the new number and thereafter, said party shall place the call to the new
number.
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(b) Access to report cards and other relevant information concerning
the progress ofthe Minor Children in school;
(c) Approval of extraordinary medical and/or dental treatment, except
in the case of an emergency, and provided that such approval shall not b" unreasonably withheld;
(d) Approval of summer camps and schools, provided that such
approval shall not be unreasonably withheld; and
(e) In the event either party has to be away from the children during
his/her custodial period for a period in excess offour (4) hours, (except for periods during the
normal work schedule between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday when the non-
custodial parent is working) the custodial parent shall provide the non-custodial parent with the
right of first refusal to be the child care provider for the children during said custodial parent's
entire absence.
9. The Mother and the Father shall, ifhe or she is not going to be able to
affect a period of physical custody, for other than health reasons, give the other party at least
seventy-two (72) hours advance notice of his or her inability to affect the shared custody.
10. If either the Mother or the Father decides to relocate farther than twenty
(20) miles from their present residence, they agree to provide the other party with six (6) months
notice prior to such relocation, thus giving the other parent an opportunity to modify the current
Custody Order entered pursuant to this Stipulation.
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11. The parties agree that they will inform the other party if they intend to
travel with any of the Minor Children more than one hundred (100) miles from their residence.
Such notice shall include the intended destination, the departure and arrival times. In addition,
each parent agrees to provide accurate contact information so that the parent not exercising
custody at that time will be able to reach the Minor Children immediately.
12. In the event that either party breaches any provision of this Order and
Stipulation, and the other party retains counsel to assist in the enforcem(~nt of the terms thereof,
the parties hereby agree that the breaching party will pay for all attorneys' fees, court costs, and
expenses incurred by the other party in enforcing this Order and Stipulation.
13. The parties acknowledge that each has had the opportunity to consult
with counsel before executing the foregoing Stipulation.
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
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CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN CUSTODY
ERIN D. THOMAS,
Plaintiff
NO. 05-2921 CIVIL TERM
STEVEN D. THOMAS,
Defendant
PLAINTIFF'S ANSWER TO PETITION FOR SPECIAL RELIEF AND
MODIFICATION OF CUSTODY
AND
COUNTERCLAIM FOR CONTEMPT AND FOR COUNSEL FEES
AND NOW, comes the Plaintiff, Erin D. Thomas, by and through her counsel, Howett,
Kissinger, Conley & Holst, P.c., and files this Plaintiffs Answer to Petition for Special Relief
and Modification of Custody and Counterclaim for Contempt and Counsel Fees and in support
thereof avers as follows:
ANSWER TO PETITION FOR SPECIAL RELlE}' AND
MODIFICATION OF CUSTODY
I. Admitted. However, by way of further answer, Petitioner/Defendant will
hereinafter be referred to as "Father."
2. Admitted. However, by way of further answer, Respondent/Plaintiff will
hereinafter be referred to as "Mother."
3. Admitted. However, by way of further answer, Madison Thomas will hereinafter
be referred to as "Madison" and Ella Thomas will hereinafter be referred to as "Ella."
4. Admitted. By way of further answer the July 13, 2005 Order was modified by
agreement of the parties by order dated March 14, 2006 and signed by Judge Bayley. A copy of
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the March 14,2006 Order is attached hereto, marked Exhibit "A," and incorporated by reference
herein as if set forth at length.
5. Admitted. By way of further answer, a copy of the Petition for Protection from
Abuse is attached hereto, marked Exhibit "B," and incorporated by reference herein as if set forth
at length.
6. Admitted.
7. Admitted.
8. Denied. To the contrary, the following changes were made to the custody
stipulation at Father's request:
A. New Years. Father requested time on New Years be changed from 2:00
p.m. to 5:00 p.m., Mother agreed and it was incorporated into the custody stipulation;
B. Memorial Day/Labor Day. Father requested that the children be returned
the next morning after these holidays, Mother agreed and it was incorporated into the custody
stipulation;
C. Thanks\:iving. Father requested that the Thanksgiving holiday be handled
the same as the Christmas holiday, e.g., Wednesday at 2:00 p.m. to Thursday at 2:00 p.m.,
Mother agreed and it was incorporated into the custody stipulation;
D. Vacation.
i) Father requested four weeks of summer vacation instead of two.
Mother countered offering two weeks in 2006, three weeks in 2007, and four weeks in 2008 and
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thereafter to which Father ultimately agreed and it was incorporated into the final custody
stipulation;
ii) Father requested up to eleven consecutive days in 2006 or 2007 so
that he could take Madison to Japan, Mother agreed and it was incorporated into the final custody
stipulation;
iii) Father requested that he be entitled to take both children to Disney
World on a trip he won through work from May 18 through the 22"d, 2006 which encompassed
Mother's weekend; Mother agreed so long as she received the following Memorial Day weekend;
Father agreed to the counter-proposal and it was incorporated into the final custody stipulation.
Subsequent to entry of the Order incorporating the agreed upon Stipulation and after
telling the girls he was taking them to Disney World, Father reneged and told the girls to their
great disappointment that he was not taking them to Disney World, instead going with his
girlfriend, and through counsel, asked Mother to rearrange her schedule so that she would watch
the children while he is on vacation at Disney World. Mother agreed to this requested change.
E. Relocation Restriction. Father requested that the 50 mile restriction be
changed to 20 miles, Mother agreed and it was incorporated into the final stipulation.
F. PF A. Father requested that the Petition for Protection from Abuse Order
be dropped, Mother agreed in exchange for language being added to the custody stipulation
similar to the language in the PFA, to which Father agreed and it was incorporated into the final
custody stipulation.
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9. Neither admitted nor denied. After reasonable investigation, Mother is without
sufficient information to form a belief as to whether or not Father received communication from
his prior attorney and the context ofthat communication. However, if such a communication
occurred and ifthe communication by the prior attorney was that Mother did not agree to any
charges, said allegation is specifically denied as set forth in paragraph 8 above and strict proof is
demanded at trial.
10. Neither admitted nor denied. After reasonable investigation, Mother is without
sufficient information to form a belief as to the truth of the matter asserted and strict proof
thereof, if relevant, is demanded at trial.
11. Neither admitted nor denied. After reasonable investigation, Mother is without
sufficient information to form a belief as to the truth of the matter asserted and strict proof
thereof, if relevant, is demanded at trial.
12. Neither admitted nor denied. After reasonable investigation, Mother is without
sufficient information to form a belief as to the truth of the matter asserted. However, ifby
asserting this allegation, Father is implying that the source of the "coercion and force" was
Mother and/or Mother's counsel, this assertion is categorically denied. To the contrary, via faxed
letter dated February 21,2006, Mother's counsel explained to Father's counsel that Mother
would withdraw the PF A only upon certain conditions being met including, but not limited to,
the execution of the custody stipulation (most of the terms of which were requested by Father and
the balance of which were agreed to by Father) by close of business on February 22,2006. A
copy of the February 21, 2006 letter is attached hereto, marked Exhibit "C," and incorporated by
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reference herein as if set forth at length. A review of that letter evidences that there is no
mention of Father going to jail and/or losing shared physical custody of his children and
specifically states "Erin has agreed to most of the requests made by Steve and for those few
which she did not agree I explained to you my reasons therefor."
13. Neither admitted nor denied. After reasonable investigation, Mother is without
sufficient information to form a belief as to the truth of the matter asserted. However, by way of
further answer, Mother's counsel was informed shortly before 5:00 p.m. on February 22, 2006
that Father had executed the stipulation. Moreover, Father delivered to the office of the
undersigned, in compliance with the terms of the February 21, 2006 letter (Exhibit "C"), the
requested checks and as set forth hereafter, the required tax documents. Mother's counsel
therefore took the steps necessary to cancel and withdraw the PF A Petition.
14. Denied. To the contrary, after execution of the stipulation, Father obtained
different counsel who immediately forwarded a letter via facsimile to MidPenn Legal Services
and to Mother's attorney stating Father's position that the stipulation signed by Father via fax
was null and void. Via telephone call on March 2, 2006, Father's new attorney advised Mother's
attorney that Father would not agree to the entry of the order required by the stipulation, but
asked for more time to speak to him about that issue. During that phone conversation, Mother's
attorney advised Father's attorney that she had until the close of business the next day to obtain
his notarized signature on the stipulated order and that if he would not agree to do so, that
Mother's attorney would motion the court to enter the order and also request that Father be
require to pay Mother's counsel fees in that regard. After consulting with his new attorney,
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Father executed the stipulation and caused it to be hand-delivered to Mother's attorney on March
7,2006 along with the tax documents required by the February 21, 2006 letter. The fully-
executed stipulation was presented to the court and in due course Judge Bayley executed the
Order of March 14,2006 (referenced in paragraph 4 hereof and identified therein as Exhibit "A"
hereto ).
15. Neither admitted nor denied. This allegation is a prayer for relief and does not
require an answer. Moreover, the parties by their own conduct had substantially modified the
June 13,2005 Order and had not been following it for many months.
16. Neither admitted nor denied. After reasonable investigation, Mother is without
sufficient information to form a belief as to what Father believes is in the best interest of the
children or his basis for such belief. However, by way of further answer, Mother believes that it
is in the best interest of the children that the shared physical custody arrangement be continued
but that ifthe parties are unable to share physical custody, the best interest ofthe children would
require that she be the primary physical custodian of the children.
17. Denied. To the contrary, the only manner in which Father has broached co-
parenting counseling is via his counsel's letter of March 7, 2006, the very last sentence of which
states "it seems to me that these parties need co-parenting counseling as soon as possible." A
copy of the March 7, 2006 letter is attached hereto, marked Exhibit "D," and incorporated by
reference herein as if set forth at length. Mother has always advocated co-parenting counseling
and has voluntarily participated in counseling
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18, Denied. To the contrary, the provisions ofthe stipulated custody Order
specifically provide Father with the ability to communicate with Mother concerning the children.
Paragraph 2(h) of the Order provides in bold type:
Notwithstanding any of the foregoing provisions of this paragraph 2, Father
may have contact with Mother by telephone for the legitimate purposes
contemplated by this custody order, such as custody exchanges, medical!
emergency issues, etc.
19-20. Denied. To the contrary, it is Father who continually harasses Mother forcing
Mother to terminate the communication.
Moreover, despite the harassing and controlling nature of Father's behavior the parties are
able to communicate in regard to the children including numerous requests by Father to change
the schedule to which Mother has invariably agreed.
21. Denied. To the contrary, Mother has repeatedly advised Father how she can be
reached. Father frequently and unreasonably demands that Mother tell him exactly where the
children will be, on an hour to hour basis, the identity of anyone else who will be with the
children, and what the children will be doing.
22. Denied in part, admitted in part. It is admitted that Father accused Mother of this
despite knowledge that was communicated to Father's attorney prior to commencement of
negotiations that Mother and Chris were no longer seeing each other. Denied that the
conversation was in anyway acrimonious. In fact, Mother explained to Father that she and the
children had merely run into Chris at the Farm Show; that Chris had not spanked either child;
and that Mother would never allow anyone to lay a hand on the children. Father replied: "That
is something we can agree on."
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23. Admitted. However said required daily contact is solely for purpose of handing
the phone to the children so the parties need not speak to each other and it is Father's behavior
which is at fault as set forth above.
WHEREFORE, Petitioner respectfully requests this Court dismiss Father's Petition for
Special Relief and Modification of Custody.
COUNTERCLAIM FOR CONTEMPT AND COUNSEL FEES
24. Paragraphs 1-23 above are incorporated by reference herein as if set forth at
length.
25. Father has violated the custody order as follows:
A. Paral!raph 2. The stipulated Order provides in pertinent part as follows:
(a) Father shall not abuse, harass, stalk or threaten Mother in any place where
she may be found;
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(c) Father is prohibited from having any contact with Mother at any location,
including but not limited to, Mother's business or place of employment; ...
(d) Father shall not contact Mother by telephone or by any other means, including
through third persons;
Despite the foregoing, Father has hired another person or persons to stalk, follow and intimidate
Mother, one of whom is named Matthew Houghton.
B. Paral:raph 7. Paragraph 7 of the stipulated Order provides in pertinent
part as follows:
Each parent agrees not to attempt to alienate the affections of the child from the
other and will make a special conscious effort not to do so. Both parents shall
establish a no-conflict zone for their children and refrain from making derogatory
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comments about the other parent 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 whether the child is sleeping or awake. Each parent shall speak
respectfully of the other whether it is believed the other reciprocates or not. Each
parental figure shall refer to the other by the appropriate role name such as Mom,
Dad, your grandmother, etc. Each parent agrees to refrain from encouraging the
child to provide reports about the other parent. Communication should always
take place directly between parents, without using the child as an intermediary.
Despite the foregoing, Father has among other things, told the children that Mother lies and that
Mother is trying to take the children away from him by telling lies about him; that Mother is
trying to send him to jail; that Mother is a pig; that Mother is a piece of crap; and that when
Mother does not attend church that she doesn't love God.
26. Counsel fees may be awarded in contempt proceedings. Luminella v. Marocci,
814 A.2d. 711, 719 (Pa. Super 2002).
27. In addition, 42 Pa. C.S.A, ;}2503(7) provides authority for an award of counsel
fees for dilatory, obdurate or vexatious conduct. Father's actions in filing this petition for
special relief and modification and requesting that the stipulated order to which he agreed, after
consultation with two attorneys, should be considered a null and void or should be modified after
being in effect for less than two weeks can only be described as dilatory, obdurate and vexatious.
28. In addition, Paragraph 12 of the stipulated Order provides for an award of
counsel fees ifthere is a breach of the Order.
29. Finally, paragraph 2(g) of the stipulated Order provides as follows:
Father agrees that upon a finding by a court of competent jurisdiction that Father
is in violation of any of the provisions ofthis paragraph 2 and in addition to any
other remedies available to Mother at law or in equity, Father shall consent to the
entry of a Protection From Abuse Order containing, at a minimum, the restrictions
included in this paragraph 2.
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WHEREFORE, Plaintiff respectfully requests this Honorable Court to, after hearing,
make the following determinations:
1. Defendant is in contempt of the custody order;
2. Defendant shall reimburse Plaintiff for all attorneys fees and costs
incurred by Plaintiff in the preparation of this responsive pleading and for any and all hearings
held to address Defendant's pleading and Plaintiffs response and counter-claims thereto;
3. Direct the entry of a Protection from Abuse Order in accordance with
paragraph 2(g) of the March 14,2006 Order; and
4. Such other equitable relief that this Court deems appropriate.
Respectfully submitted,
Date: 3-J.-q~00
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HOWETT, KISSINGER, CcJNLEi)& HOLST, P.C.
130 Walnut Street
P.O. Box 810
Harrisburg, PA 17108
Telephone: 717-234-2616
Counsel for Erin D. Thomas, Plaintiff
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY. PENNSYLVANIA
ERIN D. THOMAS,
Plaintiff
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NO. 05-2921 CIVIL TERM
STEVEN D. THOMAS,
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN CUSTODY
ORDER
AND NOW, this J'i'ft day of ~
, 2006, pursuant to
the Stipulation for Entry of Agreed Upon Modification of Custody Order of the parties hereto
dated February &,2006 and filed of record in these proceedings, this Court's prior Order of
June 13,2005 is hereby modified and restated in full as follows:
I. Defendant, Steven D. Thomas ("Father"), and Plaintiff, Erin D. Thomas
("Mother"), the natural parents of the minor children, Madison Thomas, born November 27,
1999 and Ella Thomas, born May 22, 2003 ("Minor Children"), shall have joint legal custody of
the Minor Children.
2. RESTRICTIONS.
(a) Father shall not abuse, harass, stalk or threaten Mother in any place
where she may be found;
(b) Father shall be excluded from Mother's residence at 4173 Grouse
Court, Apartment 105, Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, 17050 or any other permanent or
temporary residence where Mother may live. Father shall have no right or privilege to enter or be
present on the premises of Mother. This shall not operate to prevent or interfere with the regular
and anticipated contact between the parties for the purposes of custody exchanges;
(c) Father is prohibited from having any contact with Mother at any
location, including but not limited to, Mother's business or place of employment. This shall not
be construed to prohibit Father from attending activities of the children which he is otherwise not
prohibited from attending, at which activities Mother is present, so long as Father has no contact
with Mother;
(d) Father shall not contact Mother by telephone or by any other
means, including through third persons;
(e) Father is prohibited from having any contact with Mother's
relatives other than the children of the parties and Mother's maternal grandmother;
(t) Father shall not damage, destroy or dispose of in any manner any
property owned by both parties or solely by Mother;
(g) Father agrees that upon a finding by a court of competent
jurisdiction that Father is in violation of any of the provisions of this paragraph 2 and in addition
to any other remedies available to Mother at law or in equity, Father shall consent to the entry of
a Protection From Abuse Order containing, at a minimum, the restrictions included in this
paragraph 2;
(h) Notwithstanding any of the foregoing provisions of this
paragraph 2, Father may have contact with Mother by telephone for the legitimate
purposes contemplated by this custody order, such as custody exchanges, medical!
emergency issues, etc.
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3. PHYSICAL CUSTODY SCHEDULE. Father and Mother shall
maintain joint physical custody of the minor children with Mother having physical custody of the
children commencing every Monday morning until Wednesday morning and every other
weekend commencing Friday morning until Monday morning and with Father having physical
custody of the children commencing every Wednesday morning until Friday morning and every
other weekend commencing Friday morning until Monday morning.
Transportation shall be the responsibility of the party relinquishing
physical custody and said party shall deliver the children to the other party's residence no earlier
than 7:45 a.m, but no later than 8:30 a.m.
In addition, on the Fridays of Father's weekends, Mother shall provide the
day care for the children unless Father takes offfrom work and will be with the children himself
and has given notice of same to Mother by 8:30 a.m. of the preceding Wednesday morning.
The parties shall cooperate in rearranging the foregoing schedule as
necessary to accommodate the other party's work or family obligations.
4. HOLIDAYS.
(a) Christmas. Commencing in 2006 and in all even years
thereafter, Mother shall have custody of the children from 9:00 a.m. on December 24th through
2:00 p.m. on December 25th and Father shall have custody from 2:00 p.m. on December 25th
through 8:00 p.m. on December 26th, Commencing in 2007 and in all odd years thereafter,
Father shall have custody of the children from 9;00 a.m. on December 24th through 2:00 p.m,
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on December 25th and Mother shall have custody from 2:00 p.m. on December 25th through
8:00 p.m. on December 26th.
(b) New Year's Day. Commencing in 2006 and in all even years
thereafter Father shall have custody of the children from December 31 Sl at 9:00 a.m. through
January I" at 5:00 p.m. and Mother will have custody from 5:00 p.m. on January 1" through
8:00 p.m. on January 2"d. Commencing in 2007 and in all odd years thereafter, Mother shall have
custody of the children from 9:00 a.m. on December 31" until 5:00 p.m. on January 1st and Father
will have custody from 5:00 p.m. on January 1" through 8:00 p.m. on January 2"d.
(a) Easter. Easter Sunday will be alternated between the parties from
year to year with Mother having Easter Sunday commencing in 2006. If the party entitled to
Easter Sunday does not have custody of the children that weekend, that party shall have custody
from 9:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Easter Sunday and shall provide all transportation.
(d) Memorial Dav and Labor Day. The parties shall alternate
Memorial Day and Labor Day weekends; the weekend will end on the Tuesday morning after the
holiday when the children will be returned to Mother between 7:45 and 8:30 a.m. In odd-
numbered years, Mother will have Memorial Day weekend and Father will have Labor Day
weekend; in even-numbered years, Mother will have Labor Day weekend and Father will have
Memorial Day weekend. (However, because of a pre-arranged swapping of time between
Mother and Father as set forth in paragraph 5(b)(1) hereafter, Mother will also have the
Memorial Day weekend in 2006.)
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(e) Julv 4th. The party who has custody of the children. pursuant to
the regular schedule, on this holiday, shall maintain custody of the children on this holiday.
(1) Thanksl!ivinll. Mother will have Thanksgiving Day from
2:00 p.m. on Thanksgiving Eve until 2:00 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day in all even numbered years
and Mother shall be responsible for all transportation for this custody exchange.
(g) Mother's DayIFather's Dav. Mother shall always have custody
of the children on Mother's Day and Father will always have custody of the children on Father's
Day, If the party entitled to Mother'slFather's Day does not otherwise have custody that
weekend as per the regular schedule, that party shall be entitled to custody on that day from 9:00
a.m. until 8 :00 p.m. and shall provide the transportation.
(h) Children's Birthdavs. The parent not having custody of the
children on a child's birthday shall have custody of both children on the child's birthday for at
least two (2) hours and said parent shall provide the transportation. The two (2) hours shall be
scheduled at a time mutually agreed upon by both parties recognizing that the birthday could fall
on a weekday, which mayor may not be a school day, or a weekend. However, absent
agreement, the out-of-custody parent shall have both children from 5:00 p.m until 7:00 p.m,;
(i) President's Day. Father shall have every President's Day
(celebrated on a Monday in February of each year) from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. upon seven (7)
days advance notice to Mother that he will exercise custody on that day and so long as he takes
off work and is with the children himself,
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5. VACATIONS.
(a) Each party shall be entitled to exercise for the year 2006 two (2)
non-consecutive weeks, and for the year 2007, three (3) non-consecutive weeks and for the year
2008 and thereafter, four (4) non-consecutive weeks of uninterrupted custody with the minor
children each year upon forty-five (45) days advance wntten notice to the other party. Absent
approval of the other party, which approval shall not unreasonably withheld:
(I) Said period shall consist of seven (7) consecutive days and
shall include the requesting party's weekend of custody; and
(2) Neither party shall be entitled to choose a week of custody
ifit encompasses one of the other party's holidays.
(b) Notwithstanding the foregoing:
(I) Father shall have custody for the period of May 18-22,
2006 for the purposes of taking the children to Disney Wodd, even though this period
encompasses Mother's regular weekend; in exchange, Mother shall have custody of the children
the following weekend (including Memorial Day). This trip shall not constitute a part of Father's
two weeks of non-consecutive vacation weeks for the year 2006.
(2) In the event Father takes an anticipated trip to Japan with
Madison, one of his otherwise non-consecutive weeks shall be for a period of eleven (11 )
consecutive days upon forty-five (45) days advance written notice to Mother; Father will still
have one additional week remaining if the trip is taken in 2006 and two if taken in 2007.
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6. COOPERATION. Both Mother and Father shall notify the other of any
activity or circumstance concerning their children that could reasonably be expected to be of
concern to the other. Day to day non-major 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. 95309, 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.
The parent with physical custody during any given period oftime shall
communicate in a prompt fashion with the other parent concerning the well-being of their
children, and shall promptly notify the other parent of any changes in health or educational
progress.
Both parents shall execute any and all legal authorizations so that the other
parent may obtain information from the children's schools, physicians, psychologists, or other
individuals concerning their progress and welfare.
7. RESPECT FOR OTHER PARENT. Each parent agrees not to attempt
to alienate the affections of the child from the other and will make a special conscious effort not
to do so, Both parents shall establish a no-conflict zone for their children and refrain from
making derogatory comments about the other parent in the presence of the child and, to the
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extent possible. shall prevent third parties from making such comments in the presence of the
child whether the child is sleeping or awake. Each parent shall speak respectfully of the other
whether it is believed the other reciprocates or not. Each parental figure shall refer to the other
by the appropriate role name such as Mom, Dad, your grandmother, etc. Each parent agrees to
refrain from encouraging the child to provide reports about the other parent. Communication
should always take place directly between parents, without using the child as an intermediary.
8. The Mother and the Father agree, in addition to any provisions which may
be contained herein regarding joint legal custody, the Mother and the Father shall have the
following rights with respect to the Minor Children:
(a) The parties shall have the right to speak to the children on the
phone two (2) times per day, The custodial parent shall place the call to the other parent
between 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a,m. and, for the second call, between 7:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.
unless prior arrangements are agreed upon by the parties. Calls to Mother will be placed to her
cell phone: (717) 802-2221 and calls to Father will be placed to his cell phone: (717) 364-6765
and ifno answer, to his residence phone: (717) 732-7275, If the party entitled to receive the call
does not receive the call by 10:00 a.m. or 8:30 p.m" that party may place a call to the other party
at 1 0:00 a.m. or 8:30 p.m., however this remedy is intended to be rarely needed and is not
intended to supplant the duty of the custodial parent to place the call as required herein. If the
telephone number of a party changes, the party with the changed number shall notifY the other
party in writing of the new number and thereafter, said party shall place the call to the new
number.
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(b) Access to report cards and other relevant information concerning
the progress of the Minor Children in school;
(c) Approval of extraordinary medical and/or dental treatment, except
in the case of an emergency, and provided that such approval shall not be unreasonably withheld;
(d) Approval of summer camps and schools, provided that such
approval shall not be unreasonably withheld; and
(e) In the event either party has to be away from the children during
his/her custodial period for a period in excess off our (4) hours, (except for periods during the
normal work schedule between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday when the non-
custodial parent is working) the custodial parent shall provide the non-custodial parent with the
right of first refusal to be the child care provider for the children during said custodial parent's
entire absence.
9. The Mother and the Father shall, ifhe or she is not going to be able to
affect a period of physical custody, for other than health reasons, give the other party at least
seventy-two (72) hours advance notice of his or her inability to affect the shared custody.
10. If either the Mother or the Father decides to relocate farther than twenty
(20) miles from their present residence, they agree to provide the other party with six (6) months
notice prior to such relocation, thus giving the other parent an opportunity to modifY the current
Custody Order entered pursuant to this Stipulation.
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11. The parties agree that they will inform the other party if they intend to
travel with any of the Minor Children more than one hundred (100) miles from their residence.
Such notice shall include the intended destination, the departure and arrival times. In addition.
each parent agrees to provide accurate contact information so that the parent not exercising
custody at that time will be able to reach the Minor Children immediately.
12. In the event that either party breaches any provision of this Order and
Stipulation, and the other party retains counsel to assist in the enforcement of the terms thereof,
the parties hereby agree that the breaching party will pay for all attorneys' fees, court costs, and
expenses incurred by the other party in enforcing this Order and Stipulation.
13. The parties acknowledge that each has had the opportunity to consult
with counsel before executing the foregoing Stipulation.
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PFAD Number: QU2305514G
Erin Dawn Thomas,
Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON
: PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
: PENNSYL VANIA
v.
Steven Dale Thomas,
Defendant
: No. till - cf,f 5}
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: PROTECTION FROM ABUSE
PETITION FOR PROTECTION FROM ABUSE
1. Plaintiffs name is:
Erin Dawn Thomas
2. I, (the Plaintiff), am filing this Petition on behalf of:
- myself
3. Name(s) of ALL person(s), including minor children, who seek protection from abuse.
a. Erin Dawn Thomas
4. Plaintiffs Address is : 4173 Grouse Court, Apt 105 , Mechanicsburg, P A 17050
5 Defendant'sName is:
Steven Dale Thomas
6. Defendant is believed to live at the following address:
3711 Falksrone Drive, Mechanicsburg, P A 17050
7. Defendant's Social Security Number is:
174-52-13~5
8. Defendant's Date of Birth is:
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November 15, 1964
9. Defendant's Place of employment is:
Capital Blue Cross Elmerton Avenue Harrisburg,PA
10. Defendant is an adult.
11. The relationship between the Plaintiff and the Defendant is:
Spouse
Parents of the same children
12. The Plaintiff and the Defendant been involved in the following court actions:
a. Custody
13. Other details of the court action are:
Cumberland County Civil Term 2005-2921
14. The defendant has been involved in a criminal court action.
I5. The defendant is not currently on probation / parole
16. Plaintiff and Defendant are the parents of the following minor child/ren:
a. Madison Thomas
Age:6
Child's address is: 4173 Grouse Court, Apt 105 , Mechanicsburg, P A 17050
b. Ella Thomas
Age:2.5
Child's address is: 4173 Grouse Court, Apt 105, Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
17. There is an existing court order regarding the custody of the Plaintiffs and Defendant's minor
children.
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The tenns ofthe order are: Plaintiff has joint shared custody oeminor children.
County: Cumberland
State: PA,
18. The facts ofthe most recent incident of abuse are as follows:
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On about Wednesday, February 08, 2006 at approximately 9:10AM
location: Interstate 81 North
Defendant acted in a physically menacing manner when he knowingly and recklessly
followed Plaintiff in her car. Defendant cut off other drivers and stayed on her bumper,
swerving towards Plaintiffs vehicle, passing her, pulling in front of her and slamming on his
breaks. Plaintiff pulled off the road twice and the second time was forced to pull into medial
of Route 81 to avoid the Defendant. Defendant pulled behind her and approached Plaintiff's
vehicle screaming, Plaintiff called 911. The Pennsylvania State Police charged Defendant
with harassment.
19. Prior incidents of abuse that the Defendant has committed against Plaintiff or the minor child/ren,
(including any threats, injuries, or incidents of stalking) are as follows:
During the course of the parties' ten year relationship, the Defendant has engaged in a
course of conduct that put Plaintiff in fear of bodily injury and caused Plaintiff to fear for
her life, The Defendant's actions include, but are not limited to: throwing client into garage
to prevent her from entering marital home, calling Plaintiff vile names, and threatening
Plaintiffs life if she left him,
Defendant was charged with harassment by DJ Thomas Placey in October 2005 and was
placed on probations for ninety days. Harassment is escalating since probation was ended in
January 2006.
20. The police department(s) or law enforcement agencies that should be provided with a copy of the
protection order are:
Hampden Township Police Department
PSP, Carlisle Barracks
PSP
21. There is an immediate and present danger of further abuse from the Defendant.
22 Plaintiff is asking the court to evict and exclude the Defendant from the following residence:
4173 Grouse Court
Apt 105
Mechanicsburg P A 17050
Rented By:Erin Dawn Thomas
23. FOR THE REASONS SET FORTH ABOVE, I REQUEST THAT THE COURT ENTER A
TEMPORARY ORDER, and AFTER HEARING, A FINAL ORDER THAT WOULD DO
THE FOLLOWING:
a. Restrain Defendant from abusing, threatening, harassing, or stalking Plaintiff
and/or minor child/ren in any place where Plaintiff may be found.
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b. Evict/exclude Defendant [rom Plaintiffs residence and prohibit Defendant from
attempting to enter any temporary or permanent residence of the Plaintiff.
c. Prohibit Defendant from having any contact with Plaintiff and/or minor
child/ren, either in person, by telephone, or in writing, personally or through
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third persons, including but not limited to any contact at PI:llntiff's school,
business, or place of employment, except as the court may find necessary with
respect to partial custody and/or visitation with the minor child/ren.
d Prohibit Defendant from having any contact with Plaintlfl's relatives :md
Plaintiff's children listed in this petition, except as the court may find necessary
with respect to partial custody and/or visitation with the minor child/ren.
e. Order the following additional relief, not listed above:
-Defendant shall not damage, destroy, or dispose of in any manner, any
property owned by both parties' or solely by the Plaintiff.
f. Grant such other relief as the court deems appropriate.
g. Order the police or other law enforcement agency to serve the Defendant with a
copy of this Petition, any Order issued, and the Order for Hearing. The .
petitioner will inform the designated authority of any addresses, other than the
Defendant's residence, where Defendant can be served.
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VICES
. Alo, Attorney for Plaintiff
J ssica Holst, Attorney for Plaintiff
401 East Louther Street
Carlisle PA 17013
(717) 243-9400
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VERIFICATION
I verify that I am the Petitioner as designated in the present action and that the facts
and statements contained in the above Petition are true and correct to the best of my
knowledge I understand that any false statements are made subject to the penalties of ] 8
Pa.c.S.g4904, relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
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(717) 2.\-1.2616
February 21, 2006
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DEBRA ~1. SHI~IP
Legal Assistant
VIA FAX & MAIL (717) 238-4809
Kelly M. Knight. Esquire
CUNNlNGHA~! & CHERNICOFF, P.c.
P.O. Box 60457
Harrisburg, P A 17106-0457
Re: Thomas v. Thomas
Dear Kelly:
Enclosed is a red-lined and non-red-lined copy of the Stipulation as modified pursuant to
our telephone conversation earlier today. Erin has agreed to most of the requests made by Steve
and for those few which she did not agree I explained to you my reasons therefor.
Erin is willing to withdraw the PFA if this custody stipulation is executed by close of
business tomorrow, and, ifby close of business tomorrow:
(a) A check is delivered to my office payable to Erin in the amount of$268.20
representing the deductions that Steve made of$54.IO for the months of January and February
and for the deduction of $40.00 per month for four months after Madison stopped attending the
YMCA program. Steve has every right to seek a modification of his support order but he does
not have the right to do so unilaterally; and
(b) Copies of all of Steve's 1099's and W-2's for 2005 are delivered to my
office and, within seven days (by close of business on Wednesday of next week, March 1,2006)
copies of the joint tax returns for Steve and Erin for the years 2000 through 2004 (federal, state
and local) are delivered to my office.
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Enclosures
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ARTHUR K. OILS
DIANE M. OILS
PHONE: (717) 233.8743
FAX (717) 233.2567
March 7, 2006
John C. Howett, Jr., Esquire
130 Walnut Street
P.O. Box 8!O
Harrisburg, P A 17108
RE: Erin D. Thomas vs. Steven D. Thomas
Docket No. 2005-4555 Civil Term (Divorce)
Docket No. 2005-2921 Civil Term (Custody)
Dear Jack:
Enclosed are the following documents:
I. Five original Stipulations for entry of agreed upon modification of custody
Order signed and notarized.
2. Copies of the tax returns of the parties for the years 2000, 200 I, 2002, and
2003.
Pursuant to the Stipulation, this is notification that on Friday, March 17, 2006, Mr.
Thomas will be done working at 12:00 noon and will be picking the girls up at this
time. Please let me know where the exchange should occur.
rfyour client is agreeable that Steve may enjoy the Memorial Day holiday with the
children and your client would have the children over the weekend of May 19th, he
would prefer not to take the children on his business trip to Disney World.
However, if your client is not agreeable, he will continue with his original plans. It
would be helpful if you could let us know by Thursday, March 9, 2006, by 5:00
p.m. so that Steve may make the necessary travel arrangements.
Steve would also like to discuss with Erin the possibility of Madison enrolling into
the YMCA West Shore Branch Summer Program. Enclosed is that information as
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As you know, Steve is interested in filing the taxes and even indicated that you
would speak with your client concerning the filing of taxes jointly. You have been
provided copies of Steve's W-2's for the year 2005 and it is requested that you
provide us with copies of your client's W-2's for 2005. Steve would be more than
happy to have an accountant run the figures all ways and we would provide you
with copies of the same.
Lastly, as you had suggested, the communication between the parties be limited
and Steve has been complying with this, in that, he does not speak directly to Erin
at all so that Erin does not construe any communication as harassment. However,
Erin is making this very difficult, in that, she is going out of her way to have
contact with Steve, On Sunday, during the church service, Steve walked out with
the girls to take Madison to the rest room. Your client left the service as well and
went to the rest room and stood with Steve and the younger daughter, attempting to
have a conversation with Steve. Later that same day, Steve and the girls were at
Target; your client saw them in the parking lot and again, ran over to them. Steve
assured me that he did not speak to Erin as there was nothing to be discussed
concerning the children. Please advise your client that if she is so fearful of Steve,
that perhaps she should limit her contact with him.
It seems to me that these parties need co-parenting counseling as soon as possible.
7ry truly yours,
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VERIFICATION
I, Erin D. Thomas, hereby swear and affirm that the facts contained in the foregoing
Plaintiff's k'swer to Eā¬titim for S::=ial Relief an:] M:xlificatim of Qlstcd,r an:] are true and
<bJnterclairn for Cl:ntEllpt an:] for G:ul.gel FElilS
correct to the best of my knowledge, information and belief and are made subject to the penalties
of 18 Pa.C.S. 94904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
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STEVEN D. THOMAS,
Defendant
CNIL ACTION - LAW
IN CUSTODY
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, John C. Howett, Jr., Esquire, counsel for Erin D. Thomas, Plaintiff in the above-
captioned action, hereby certify that a true and correct copy of the foregoing Plaintiffs Answer
to Petition for Special Relief and Modification of Custody and Counterclaim for Contempt and
Counsel Fees was served upon Diane M. Dils, Esquire, counsel for Defendant Steven D.
Thomas, by depositing same in the United States mail, first class, on March 29, 2006, addressed
as follows:
Diane M. Dils, Esquire
DILS & DILS
1017 North Front Street
Harrisburg, PAl 71 02
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Jo . Howett, Jr., quire
HOWETT, KISSINGER, CONliE'y..&-HOLST, P.C.
130 Walnut Street
P.O. Box 810
Harrisburg, P A 17108
Telephone: 717-234-2616
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
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NO. 2005-2921 Civil Term
STEVEN D. THOMAS,
Defendant/Petitioner
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
CUSTODY
PETITION FOR SPECIAL RELIEF AND
MODlFICA TION OF CUSTODY
AND NOW, thia.( day of March 2006, comes your Petitioner, Steven
D. Thomas, by his attorney, Diane M, Oils, Esquire, and respectfully avers the
following:
I. Your Petitioner is Steven D, Thomas, the Defendant above named, an adult
individual currently residing at 3711 Falkstone Drive, Mechanicsburg,
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17050,
2. The Respondent is Erin D. Thomas, an adult individual currently residing
at 4173 Grouse Court, Apt. 105, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County,
Pennsylvania 17050, and is represented by John C. Howett, Jr., Esquire,
whose office is located at 130 Walnut Street, P.O. Box 810, Harrisburg,
Dauphin County, Pennsylvania 17108.
3. The Respondent and Petitioner are the natural parents of two children;
namely: Madison Thomas, born November 27, 1999, and Ella Thomas,
born May 22, 2003,
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4. Attached hereto and marked Exhibit "A" is a copy of a Court Order setting
forth the custodial arrangements of the parties dated June 13, 2005, and
signed by the Honorable Edgar B. Bayley.
5. On or about February 13, 2006, the Wife filed a Petition for Protection
from Abuse and a Hearing had been scheduled for Thursday, February 23,
2006.
6. Between Friday, February 17, 2006, and Wednesday, February 22, 2006,
negotiations commenced between Attorney John C. Howett, Jr., counsel for
Wife and Attorney Kelly M. Knight, prior counsel for Husband.
7. The negotiations included not only dissolution of the PFA, but also a
negotiated Custody Order.
8. Apparently suggested changes were made by Husband to his attorney;
however, said suggested changes were not accepted by Wife.
9, Husband was told on Wednesday, February 22, 2006, at 3:30 p.m. by his
prior attorney that Wife did not agree to his changes.
!o. Husband was further informed that he had only until 5:00 p.m. on that date
in which to sign the Agreement as posed by Wife and that if he did not, he
would eventually end up in jail because he would Jose the PF A Hearing
and if his Wife saw him on the street, she would call the police and he
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would go to jail. Then, Husband was informed that he would lose his
shared physical custody arrangements with his children.
II. Husband attempted to review these matters with his attorney and asked for
an explanation of these statements. Apparently the communications
between Husband and his prior attorney had broken down at this point and
Husband received no explanation.
12. Basically, Husband was coerced and forced into signing the Stipulation for
Entry of Agreed Upon Modification of Custody Order on Wednesday,
February 22, 2006, before 5:00 p.m. See Exhibit "B" attached hereto and
made a part hereof.
13. On February 22, 2006, at approximately 4:55 p.m., Husband faxed the
signature page to his prior attorney,
14. As a result of Husband signing the Stipulation and faxing his signature to
his prior attorney, he was basically bound to sign the original Stipulations
before a Notary Public on Tuesday, March 7, 2006, to avoid an
enforcement proceeding being filed against him.
15. It is respectfully requested that the Stipulation attached as Exhibit "B" be
null and void and vacated, and the parties be required to comply with the
Order entered June 13, 2005, until this matter may be referred to a Custody
Conciliator for modification.
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16. Your Petitioner believes that the best interest of his children will be served
by granting him primary physical custody.
17. Your Petitioner has requested co-parenting counseling between the parties;
however, wife has not indicated her agreement with the same.
] 8. The provisions in Paragraph 2 - Restrictions of Exhibit "B" attached hereto
limit the ability of your Petitioner to speak with his wife concerning the
children,
19. When the wife becomes angry with the husband, she becomes unruly, yells
at the Father, requiring Father to have to hang up on Mother due to the
provisions of Paragraph 2 - Restrictions.
20. Mother and Father are unable to communicate concerning even the smallest
issues regarding the children without the communication becoming unruly.
21. The Respondent/Mother, refuses to inform your Petitioner/Father of the
whereabouts of the children during her custodial periods and when the
Father inquires as to the same, Mother simply becomes angry and accuses
your Petitioner of harassing her.
22. Most recently, when Father attempted to address with Mother an allegation
that Mother's boyfriend, Chris, spanked the youngest child, Mother became
angry, verbally yelling and screaming at the Father, and the matter became
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so out of hand that Father had to hang up on Mother and discontinue the
conversation.
23. The Stipulation attached hereto as Exhibit "B" sets forth the requirement
that the parties contact each other twice a day by telephone for the purpose
of the children speaking with the non-custodial parent. This provision
requires contact between the parties on a daily basis by telephone;
however, Father is restricted in this telephone contact and the
communication with Mother as a result of Paragraph 2 - Restrictions, in
that, when Mother becomes angry or starts to discuss issues other than
those concerning the children, Father has no choice but to discontinue the
conversation.
WHEREFORE, your Petitioner/Father, Steven O. Thomas, respectfully
prays your Honorable Court to vacate the Stipulation dated February 23, 2006,
thereafter entered as an Order of Court.
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(717) 232-9724
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: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYL VANIA
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ERIN D. THOMAS,
Plaintiff
STEVEN B. THOMAS,
Defendant
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ORDER
AND NOW, this / J ~ day of (f., - ,2005, the parties having
stipulated to the entry ofan Order of Custody, it is hereby ORDERED AND DECREED that
custody of the Minor Children, Madison Thomas, born November 27, 1999 and Ella Thomas,
born May 22, 2003, shall be as follows:
I. Defendant, Steven D. Thomas (the "Father"), and the Plaintiff, Erin D, Thomas (the
"Mother"), the natural parents of the minor children, Madison Thomas, born November 27, 1999
and Ella Thomas, born May 22, 2003 (the "Minor Children"), shall have joint legal custody of the
Minor Children.
2. The Father and the Mother shall maintain joint legal custody of the Minor Children.
3. The Father and the Mother shall maintain joint physical custody of the Minor Children
pursuant to the following schedule:
(a) Week One:
Wednesday through Thursday: Mother
Friday through Sunday: Father
Monday through Tuesday: Mother
(b) Week Two:
Wednesday through Thursday: Father
Friday through Sunday: Mother
Monday through Tuesday: Father
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(c) Week Three and Subsequent Weeks:
Schedule for weeks one and two will repeat and continue to alternate.
(d) At all other times as agreed upon by the parties.
4. All holidays will be shared between the Mother and the Father as agreed upon by the
parties.
5. Each party will be entitled to exercise two (2) consecutive or nonconsecutive weeks of
uninterrupted custody with the Minor Children each year. The Mother and the Father agree to
provide notice of their intent to exercise their uninterrupted periods of custody to the other parent
at least forty-five (45) days prior to the commencement of such period.
6. The Mother and the Father acknowledge that it is in the best interest of their Minor
Children that each parent keep the other informed of the Minor Children's progress, and for any
change in their health or any medical crisis. The Mother and the Father agree to consult with each
other and to have equal input with regard to any major decisions which will impact their children's
progress and/or physical and mental health, this will include the Minor Children's academic
progress.
7. The Mother and the Father also acknowledge that it is in the best interest of their
Minor Children that they have the benefit of each parent's parental guidance and each agrees to
refrain from allowing the Minor Children to be exposed to the personal animosities that may exist
between each other.
8. The Mother and the Father agree, in addition to any provisions which may be contained
herein regarding joint legal custody, the Mother and the Father shall have the following rights
with respect to the Minor Children:
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(a) Reasonable telephone cal1ing privileges;
(b) Access to report cards and other relevant information concerning the
progress of the Minor Children in school;
(c) Approval of extraordinary medical and/or dental treatment, except in the
case of an emergency, and provided that such approval shall not be
unreasonably withheld; and
(d) Approval of summer camps and schools, provided that such approval shall
not be unreasonably withheld.
9. The Mother and the Father shall, if he or she is not going to be able to affect a period
of physical custody, for other than health reasons, give the other party at least seventy-two (72)
hours advance notice of his or her inability to affect the shared custody.
10. If either the Mother or the Father decides to relocate farther than fifty (50) miles from
their present residence, they agree to provide the other party with six (6) months notice prior to
such relocation, thus giving the other parent an opportunity to modifY the current Custody Order
entered pursuant to this Stipulation.
11. The parties agree that they will inform the other party if they intend to travel with any
of the Minor Children more than one hundred (l00) miles from their residence. Such notice shall
include the intended destination, the departure and arrival times. In addition, each parent agrees
to provide accurate contact information so that the parent not exercising custody at that time will
be able to reach the Minor Children immediately.
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12. In the event that either party breaches any provision of this Order and Stipulation, and
the other party retains counsel to assist in the enforcement of the terms thereof, the parties hereby
agree that the breaching party will pay all attorneys' fees, court costs, and expenses incurred by
the other party in enforcing this Order and Stipulation.
13. The parties acknowledge that the that the Father has been represented by counsel
throughout the process of executing this Stipulation. The parties further acknowledge that
Mother has also been represented by counsel throughout the process of executing this Stipulation.
BY THE COURT:
Dated:
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who do hereby stipulate and agree that the following shall be the standard of custody and
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STIPULATION OF THE PARTIES
visitation which shall prevail and do consent to the entry by this Court of an Order incorporating
the terms of the Stipulation.
I. Defendant, Steven D. Thomas (the "Father"), and the Plaintiff, Erin D. Thomas (the
"Mother"), are the natural parents of the minor children, Madison Thomas, born November 27,
1999 and Ella Thomas, born May 22, 2003 (collectively, the "Minor Children").
2. The Father and the Mother shall maintain joint legal custody of the Minor Children.
3. The Father and the Mother shall maintain joint physical custody of the Minor Children
pursuant to the following schedule.
(a) Week One:
Wednesday through Thursday. Mother
Friday through Sunday. Father
Monday through Tuesday. Mother
(b) Week Two
Wednesday through Thursday Father
Friday through Sunday. Mother
Monday through Tuesday Father
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(c) Week Three and Subsequent Weeks:
Schedule for weeks one and two will repeat and continue to alternate,
(d) At all other times as agreed upon by the parties.
4. All holidays will be shared between the Mother and the Father as agreed upon by the
parties.
5. Each party will be entitled to exercise two (2) consecutive or nonconsecutive weeks of
uninterrupted custody with the Minor Children each year. The Mother and the Father agree to
provide notice of their intent to exercise their uninterrupted periods of custody to the other parent
at least forty-five (45) days prior to the commencement of such period.
6. The Mother and the Father acknowledge that it is in the best interest of their Minor
Children that each parent keep the other informed ofthe Minor Children's progress, and for any
change in their health or any medical crisis. The Mother and the Father agree to consult with each
other and to have equal input with regard to any major decisions which will impact their children's
progress and/or physical and mental health, this will include the Minor Children's academic
progress.
7. The Mother and the Father also acknowledge that it is in the best interest of their
Minor Children that they have the benefit of each parent's parental guidance and each agrees to
refrain from allowing the Minor Children to be exposed to the personal animosities that may exist
between each other.
8. The Mother and the Father agree, in addition to any provisions which may be contained
herein regarding joint legal custody, the Mother and the Father shall have the following rights
with respect to the Minor Children:
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(a) Reasonable telephone calling privileges;
(b) Access to report cards and other relevant information concerning the
progress of the Minor Children in school;
(c) Approval of extraordinary medical and/or dental treatment, except in the
case of an emergency, and provided that such approval shall not be
unreasonably withheld; and
(d) Approval of summer camps and schools, provided that such approval shall
not be unreasonably withheld.
9. The Mother and the Father shall, if he or she is not going to be able to affect a period
of physical custody, for other than health reasons, give the other party at least seventy-two (72)
hours advance notice of his or her inability to affect the shared custody.
10. If either the Mother or the Father decides to relocate farther than fifty (50) miles from
their present residence, they agree to provide the other party with six (6) months notice prior to
such relocation, thus giving the other parent an opportunity to modify the current Custody Order
entered pursuant to this Stipulation.
II. The parties agree that they will inform the other party if they intend to travel with any
of the Minor Children more than one hundred (100) miles from their residence. Such notice shall
include the intended destination, the departure and arrival times. In addition, each parent agrees
to provide accurate contact information so that the parent not exercising custody at that time will
be able to reach the Minor Children immediately.
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12. In the event that either party breaches any provision of this Order and Stipulation, and
the other party retains counsel to assist in the enforcement of the terms thereof, the parties hereby
agree that the breaching party will pay all attorneys' fees, court costs, and expenses incurred by
the other party in enforcing this Order and Stipulation.
13. The parties acknowledge that the that the Father has been represented by counsel
throughout the process of executing this Stipulation. The parties further acknowledge that
Mother has also been represented by counsel throughout the process of executing this Stipulation.
IN WITNESS WHERE , the parties hereto have placed their hands and seals to this
Stipulation this JC!I day of 2005.
WITNESS: ERIN D. THOMAS
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On this, the 3Rd day of J U,I(.) 0- ,2005, before me, the undersigned officer,
personally appeared, STEVEN B. THOMAS, known to me (or satisfactorily proven) to be the
person whose name is subscribed to the within instrument, and acknowledged that he executed
the same for the purpose therein contained.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I hereunto set my hand and official seal.
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On this, the R:Y-.. day of ~ ' 2005, before me, the undersigned officer,
personally appeared, ERIN D. THOMAS, known to me (or satIsfactorily proven) to be the person
whose name is subscribed to the within instrument, and acknowledged that she executed the same
for the purpose therein contained.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I hereunto set my hand and official seal.
NOTARIAL SEAl.
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ERIN D. THOMAS,
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NO. 05-2921 CIVIL TERM
STEVEN D. THOMAS,
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN CUSTODY
STIPULA nON FOR ENTRY OF AGREED UPON MODlFICA nON
OF CUSTODY ORDER
AND NOW, come the parties to the above-captioned action, by and through their
counsel, and stipulate and agree that the custody order in the above-referenced case of June 13.
2005 shall be modified as follows and consent to the entry by this Court of an order incorporating
the terms of the Stipulation.
I. Paragraphs 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7 of the June 13,2005 Order shall be deleted in
their entirety and replaced with the following:
3. Phvsical Custody Schedule. Father and Mother shall maintain joint
physical custody of the minor children with Mother having physical custody of the children
commencing every Monday morning until Wednesday morning and every other weekend
commencing Friday moming until Monday morning and with Father having physical custody of
the children commencing every Wednesday morning until Friday morning and every other
weekend commencing Friday morning until Monday morning.
Transportation shall be the responsibility of the party relinquishing
physical custody and said party shall deliver the children to the other party's residence no earlier
than 7:45 a.m. but no later than 8:30 a.m.
In addition, on the Fridays of Father's weekends, Mother shall provide the
day care for the children unless Father takes off from work and will be with the children himself
and has given notice of same to Mother by 8:30 a.m. of the preceding Wednesday morning.
The parties shall cooperate in rearranging the foregoing schedule as
necessary to accommodate the other party's work or family obligations.
4. Holidays.
(a) Christmas. Commencing in 2006 and in all even years
thereafter, Mother shall have custody of the children from 9:00 a.m. on December 24'" through
2:00 p.rn, on December 25th and Father shall have custody from 2:00 p.m. on Decernbcr 25'"
through 8:00 p.m. on December 26". Commencing in 2007 and in all odd years thereafter.
Father shall have custody of the children from 9:00 a.m. on December 24" through 2:00 p.m. on
December 25th and Mother shall have custody from 2:00 p.m. on December 25th through 8:00
p.m. on December 26th
(b) New Year's Day. Commencing in 2006 and in all even years
thereafter Father shall have custody of the children from December 31 ,t at 9:00 a.m. through
January 1" at 5:00 p,m. and Mother will have custody from 5:00 p.m. on January 1" through
8:00 p.m. on January 2"d, Commencing in 2007 and in all odd years thereafter, Mother shall have
custody of the children from 9:00 a.m. on December 31" until 5 :00 p,m. on January 1" and Father
will have custody from 5:00 p.m. on January 1" through 8:00 p,m. on January 2"d
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(c) Easter. Easter Sunday will be alternated between the parties from
year to year with Mother having Easter Sunday commencing in 2006. If the party entitled to
Easter Sunday does not have custody of the children that weekend, that party shall have custody
from 9:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Easter Sunday and shall provide all transportation.
(d) Memorial Day and Labor Day. The parties shall alternate
Memorial Day and Labor Day weekends; the weekend will end on the Tuesday morning after the
holiday when the children will be returned to Mother between 7:45 and 8:30 a.m. In odd-
numbered years, Mother will have Memorial Day weekend and Father will have Labor Day
weekend; in even-numbered years, Mother will have Labor Day weekend and Father will have
Memorial Day weekend. (However, because ofa pre-arranged swapping of time between
Mother and Father as set forth in paragraph 5(b)(]) hereafter, Mother will also have the
Memorial Day weekend in 2006.)
(e) July 4th. The party who has custody of the children. pursuant to
the regular schedule, on this holiday, shall maintain custody of the children on this holiday.
(1) Thanks~jvjn~. Mother will have Thanksgiving Day from
2:00 p.m. on Thanksgiving Eve until 2:00 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day in all even numbered years
and Mother shall be responsible for all transportation for this custody exchange.
(g) Mother's Day/Father's Day. Mother shall always have custody
of the children on Mother's Day and Father will always have custody of the children on Father's
Day. If the party entitled to Mother's/Father's Day does not otherwise have custody that
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weekend as per the regular schedule, that party shall be entitled to custody on that day from 9:00
a.m. until 8:00 p.m. and shall provide the transportation.
(h) Children's Birthdays. The parent not having custody of the
children on a child's birthday shall have custody of both children on the child's birthday for at
least two (2) hours and said parent shall provide the transportation. The two (2) hours shall be
scheduled at a time mutually agreed upon by both parties recognizing that the birthday could fall
on a weekday, which mayor may not be a school day, or a weekend. However. absent
agreement, the out-of-custody parent shall have both children from 5:00 p.m until 7:QO p.m.;
(i) President's Day. Father shall have every President's Day
(celebrated on a Monday in February of each year) from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. upon seven (7)
days advance notice to Mother that he will exercise custody on that day and so long as he takes
off work and is with the children himself.
5. Vacations.
(a) Each party shall be entitled to exercise for the year 2006 two (2)
non-consecutive weeks, and for the year 2007, three (3) non-consecutive weeks and for the year
2008 and thereafter, four (4) non-consecutive weeks of uninterrupted custody with the minor
children each year upon forty-five (45) days advance written notice to the other party. Absent
approval of the other party, which approval shall not unreasonably withheld:
(1) Said period shall consist of seven (7) consecutive days and
shall include the requesting party's weekend of custody; and
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(2) Neither party shall be entitled to choose a week of custody
if it encompasses one of the other party's holidays.
(b) Notwithstanding the foregoing:
(1) Father shall have custody for the period of May 18-22,
2006 for the purposes of taking the children to Disney World, even though this period
encompasses Mother's regular weekend; in exchange, Mother shall have custody of the children
the following weekend (including Memorial Day). This trip shall not constitute a part of Father's
two weeks of non-consecutive vacation weeks for the year 2006.
(2) In the event Father takes an anticipated trip to Japan with
Madison, one of his otherwise non-consecutive weeks shall be for a period of eleven (11 )
consecutive days upon forty-five (45) days advance written notice to Mother; Father will still
have one additional week remaining if the trip is taken in 2006 and two if taken in 2007.
6. Coooeration. Both Mother and Father shall notify the other of any
activity or circumstance concerning their children that could reasonably be expected to be of
concern to the other. Day to day non-major 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 infoml the other
of the emergency and consult with him or her as soon as possible. In accordance with 23
Pa.C.S.A. g5309, each party shall be entitled to complete and full information from any doctor,
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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.
The parent with physical custody during any given period of time shall
communicate in a prompt fashion with the other parent concerning the well-being of their
children_ and shall promptly notifY the other parent of any changes in health or educational
progress.
Both parents shall execute any and all legal authorizations so that the other
parent may obtain information from the children's schools, physicians, psychologists.. or other
individuals concerning their progress and welfare.
7. Respect for Other Parent. Each parent agrees not to attempt to
alienate the affections of the child from the other and will make a special conscious effort not to
do so. Both parents shall establish a no-conflict zone for their children and refrain from making
derogatory comments about the other parent 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
whcther the child is sleeping or awake. Each parent shall speak respectfully of the other whether
it is believed the other reciprocates or not. Each parental figure shall refer to the other by the
appropriate role name such as Mom, Dad. your grandmother, etc. Each parent agrees to retrain
from encouraging the child to provide reports about the other parent. Communication should
always take place directly between parents, without using the child as an intermediary.
2. Paragraph 8(a) (telephone privilege) shall be modified to read in its
entirety as follows:
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(a) The parties shall have the right to speak to the children on the
phone two (2) times per day. The custodial parent shall place the call to the other parent
between 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. and, for the second call, between 7:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.
unless prior arrangements are agreed upon by the parties. Calls to Mother will be placed to her
cell phone: (717) 802-2221 and calls to Father will be placed to his cell phone: (717) 364-6765
and ifno answer, to his residence phone: (717) 732-7275. If the party entitled to receive the call
does not receive the call by 10:00 a.m. or 8:30 p.m., that party may place a call to the other party
at 10:00 a.m. or 8:30 p.m., however this remedy is intended to be rarely needed and is not
intended to supplant the duty of the custodial parent to place the call as required herein. If the
telephone number of a party changes, the party with the changed number shall notiry the other
party in writing of the new number and thereafter, said party shall place the call to the new
number.
3. The following language shall be added as subsection (e) to paragraph 8 of
the June 13, 2005 court order:
(e) In the event either party has to be away from the children during
his/her custodial period for a period in excess offour (4) hours, (except for periods during the
normal work schedule between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday when the non-
custodial parent is working) the custodial parent shall provide the non-custodial parent with the
right of first refusal to be the child care provider for the children during said custodia! parent's
entire absence;
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4. Paragraph 10 of the June 13, 2005 court order shall be amended to change the
restricted distance from fifty (50) miles to twenty (20) miles.
5. Paragraph 2 of the June 13,2005 court order shall be deleted as redundant to
paragraph 1 thereof and a new paragraph 2 shall be added to read in its entirety as follows:
2. RESTRICTIONS.
(a) Father shall not abuse, harass, stalk or threaten Mother in any place
where she may be found;
(b) Father shall be excluded from Mother's residence at 4173 Grouse
Court, Apartment 105, Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, 17050 or any other permanent or
temporary residence where Mother may live. Father shall have no right or privilege to enter or be
present on the premises of Mother. This shall not operate to prevent or interfere with the regular
and anticipated contact between the parties for the purposes of custody exchanges;
(c) Father is prohibited from having any contact with Mother at any
location, including but not limited to, Mother's business or place of employment. This shall not
be construed to prohibit Father from attending activities of the children which he is otherwise not
prohibited from attending, at which activities Mother is present, so long as Father has no contact
with Mother;
(d) Father shall not contact Mother by telephone or by any other
means, including through third persons;
(e) Father is prohibited from having any contact with Mother's
relatives other than the children of the parties and Mother's maternal grandparents;
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(f) Father shall not damage, destroy or dispose of in any manner any
property owned by both parties or solely by Mother;
(g) Father agrees that upon a finding by a court of competent
jurisdiction that Father is in violation of any of the provisions of this paragraph 2 and in addition
to any other remedies available to Mother at law or in equity, Father shall consent to the entry of
a Protection From Abuse Order containing, at a minimum, the restrictions included in this
paragraph 2;
(h) Notwithstanding any of the foregoing provisions of.this
paragraph 2, Father may have contact with Mother by telephone for the legitimate
purposes contemplated by this custody order, such as custody exchanges, medical!
emergency issues, etc.
6. The Order of June 13,2005, as modified hereby, is attached hereto in a
form which may be signed by the Court.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have placed their hands and seals to this
Stipulation this~-:~ day of ~~nJt1J5 ,2006.
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acknowledged to me that she executed same for the purposes and considerations therein
expressed.
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acknowledged to me that he executed same for the purposes and considerations therein
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VERIFICATION
I verify that the statements made in this Petition for Special Relief
and Modification of Custody 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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I, Diane M. Dils, Esquire, hereby certify that a true and correct copy of the
within Petition for Special Relief and Modification of Custody has been served
upon the following individual by personal hand delivery on theyR day of
March 2006, addressed as follows:
John C. Howett, Jf., Esquire
130 Walnut Street
P.O. Box 810
Harrisburg, P A 17108
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Harrisburg, P A 17102
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ORDER OF COURT
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AND NOW, this
day of April, 2006, the petition for special relief
IS DENIED without a hearing. The petition for modification of a custody order is
referred to a conciliator.
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For Plaintiff/Respondent
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ERIN D. THOMAS
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CIVIL ACTION LAW
STEVEN D. THOMAS
IN CUSTODY
DEFENDANT
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, __.___ Tues~, Al'ril.!!,-~~06.. _.__..' 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 .}9_~est Main Street, Mechanicsbu~&.!'~,,!,?055__. on Wednesday, May 03, 2006 at 12:~!,M
for a Pre. Hearing Custody Conference. At soch conference, an effort will be made to resolve the issues in dispute; or
if this cannot be accomplished, to detlne 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. Fai]urc to appear at the conference mav
provide grounds for entry of a temporary or permanent order.
The court herehy directs the parties to furnish any and all existing Proteelion from Ahuse orders,
Special Relief orders, and Custody orders to the conciliator 48 hours prior to scheduled hear;n!!.
FOR THE COURT.
By: _/s/__Dawn S.Sund"x,E~CL__-tl.'ff'+..
Custody Conciliator fJ" .
The Court of Common Pleas ofCumherland County is required by law to comply with the Americans
with DisabiJites Act of 1990. For information about accessible facilities and reasonable accommodations
availab]e 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 coun. You must attend the scheduled
conference or hearing.
YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR ATTORNEY AT ONCE. IF YOU DO NOT
HA VE AN ATTORNEY OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE OFFICE SET
FORTH BELOW TO F]ND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP.
Cumberland County Bar Association
32 South Bedford Street
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
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STEVEN D. THOMAS
DEFENDANT
IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW.
Wednesday, April 12, 2006
, upon consideration of the attached Complaint,
it is hereby directed that parties and their respeetive counsel appear before Dawn S. Sunday, E'q.
at 39 West Main Street, Mechanic,burg, PA 17055 on Wednesday, May 03, 2006
, the conciliator,
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 hearin!!.
FOR THE COURT.
By: /,1
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
HA VE 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] 7013
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IN THE COURT OF COM~:eLE~qpE.f~,
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 05-2921 CIVIL TERM
ERIN D. THOMAS,
v.
STEVEN D. THOMAS,
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN CUSTODY
Defendant
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TEMPORARY ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this -:;C? day of June, 2006, upon consideration of the Custody
Conciliation Summary ReP'?rt.it is hereby ordered and directed as follows:
1. This Court's Order of March 14, 2006 shall remain in full force and effect
pending further Order of Court or an agreement of the parties.
2. The parties shall continue in their individual counseling, specifically Mother
shall continue to see Janet Staub, L.s.w. at Pinnacle Behavioral Health and Father shall
continue to see Frank DiPrima.
3. The parties shall sign the appropriate authorizations for the release of
confidential information to their respective counsel so that the therapists may release
information related to the status of each party's therapy including duration, attendance,
progress, issues resolved and issues remaining to be addressed, compliance and opinions
as to the respective clients' readiness to commence therapeutic family counseling. This
information will be released to counsel and shared between counsel.
4. Upon verification that the parties are clinically ready to begin, pursuant to 23
Pa.C.S. s5305(a), the parties will begin therapeutic counseling with either Casey Sheinvold,
PhD. or Deborah Salem of Interworks. The un-reimbursed expenses associated with the
therapeutic family counseling shall be paid 75% by Father and 25% by Mother.
5. Pursuant to 23 Pa.C.S. S5305(c), the parties shall execute the appropriate
authorizations for release of information to their respective counsel with regard to the
progress in the therapeutic family counseling such that a report will be made available to
counsel prior to the next Custody Conciliation Conference.
BY:
ec ene on Friday,
ciliator, Melissa Peel
6. The Custody Conciliation Conference shall
September 29, 2006 at 8:30 a.m. at the office of the Cu
Greevy, Esquire, 1901 State Street, Camp Hill, PA 11 1
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Dist: Darren J. Holst, Esquire. Howett Kissinger et al., 130 Walnut St., P.O. Box 810. Harrisburg, PA 17108 ' ~
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Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 05-2921 CIVIL TERM
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN CUSTODY
v.
STEVEN D. THOMAS,
Defendant
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
Madison Thomas November 27,1999
Ella Thomas May 22, 2003
Mother and Father
Mother and Father
2. A Custody Conciliation Conference was scheduled for June 9, 2006 in
response to Father's Petition for Special Relief and Modification of Custody filed April 4,
2006. Mother filed an Answer to the Petition for Special Relief and Modification of Custody
and a counter-claim for contempt and for counsel fees. Attending the Conference were: the
Mother, Erin D. Thomas, and her counsel, Darren J. Holst, Esquire; the Father, Steven D.
Thomas, and his counsel, Diane M. Dils, Esquire.
3. After conference with counsel, it was agreed that the parties' Petitions for
Modification, Contempt, Counsel Fees and Special Relief will be held in abeyance while the
parties participate in counseling. It was further agreed that in approximately ninety (90)
days, the Conciliation Conference would be reconvened to assess the parties' progress and
reconsider the pleadings pending before the Court. On behalf of their clients, counsel
agreed to the entry of an Order.
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LAW OFFICES OF DILS & DILS
DIANE M. DILS, ESQUIRE
Attorney J.D. No. 71873
1400 North Second Street, First Floor Front
Harrisburg, P A 17102
Telephone No. (717) 232-9724
Attorney for Defendant, Steven D. Thomas
ERIN D. THOMAS,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYL VANIA
vs.
NO. 05-2921 CIVIL ACTION LAW
STEVEN D. THOMAS,
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION -- LA W
IN CUSTODY
STIPULATION AND AGREEMENT OF THE PARTIES
AND NOW, this~ay of December 2006, comes the above named
parties, Erin D. Thomas, represented by Darren J. Holst, Esquire and Steven D.
Thomas, represented by Diane M. Dils, Esquire, and the parties intending to be
legally bound, do hereby stipulate and agree as follows:
1. The parties are the natural parents of two minor children; namely:
Madison Thomas, born November 27, 1999 and Ella Thomas, born May 22,
2003.
2. The parties previously entered into an Agreement regarding custody of their
minor children, said Agreement being made an Order of Court dated June
13,2005.
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3. Thereafter, the parties entered into a Stipulation for Entry of Agreed Upon
Modification of Custody Order, said Stipulation being dated February 23,
2006.
4. The parties hereto agree that all provision of the Stipulation for Entry of
Agreed Upon Modification of Custody Order shall remain in full force and
effect with the exception of the following:
(a). Paragraph 2 - Restrictions, on Page 8, Subparagraph's (a)
through (h) shall be deleted in their entirety.
All other provisions of the Stipulation for Entry of Agreed Upon
Modification of Custody Order and the Modified Order entered June 13,
2005 shall remain in full force and effect.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have signed their hands and
seals the day and year first above written.
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COMM:ONWEAL TH OF PENNSYLVANIA
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
On this, the !~r{:( day of '~~~::x-y~ , 200lt" before me, a Notary
Public, the undersigned officer, personally appeared ERIN D. THOMAS, known to
me or satisfactorily proven to be the person whose name is subscribed to the within
instrument, and acknowledged that she executed the same for the purposes therein
contained.
,,,i\ 1"/11"1 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and official seal.
My C,)nunission Expires:
CGMJ\''IONWEAL TH OF PENNSYLVANIA
- COMMONWEALTH OF PEN~SY!.VANIA
NOTARIAL SEAL
GINGER L GONTZ, NOTARY PUBLIC
CITY OF HARRISBURG, DAUPHIN COUNTY
~y COMMISSION EXPIRES MAY 17, 2008
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
On this, the dl day-;fDc~....bt(
, 200 '7, before me, a Notary
Public, the undersigned officer, personally appeared STEVEN D. THOMAS,
known to me or satisfactorily proven to be the person whose name is subscribed to
the within instrument, and acknowledged that he executed the same for the
purposes therein contained.
My c011?:g}!ssion expires:
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set
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DIANE M. DILS, ESQUIRE
Attorney J.D. No. 71873
1400 North Second Street, First Floor Front
Harrisburg, P A 17102
Telephone No. (717) 232-9724
Attornev for Defendant. Steven D. Thomas
ERIN D. THOMAS,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYL VANIA
Ys.
NO. 05-2921 CIVIL ACTION LAW
STEVEN D. THOMAS,
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN CUSTODY
STIPULATION AND AGREEMENT OF THE PARTIES
AND NOW, this~;;;:ay of December 2006, comes the above named
parties, Erin D. Thomas, represented by Darren 1. Holst, Esquire and Steven D.
Thomas, represented by Diane M. Dils, Esquire, and the parties intending to be
legally bound, do hereby stipulate and agree as follows:
1. The parties are the natural parents of two minor children; namely:
Madison Thomas, born November 27, 1999 and Ella Thomas, born May 22,
2003.
2. The parties previously entered into an Agreement regarding custody of their
minor children, said Agreement being made an Order of Court dated June
13, 2005.
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3. Thereafter, the parties entered into a Stipulation for Entry of Agreed Upon
Modification of Custody Order, said Stipulation being dated February 23,
2006.
4. The parties hereto agree that all provision of the Stipulation for Entry of
Agreed Upon Modification of Custody Order shall remain in full force and
effect with the exception of the following:
(a). Paragraph 2 - Restrictions, on Page 8, Subparagraph's (a)
through (h) shall be deleted in their entirety.
All other provisions of the Stipulation for Entry of Agreed Upon
Modification of Custody Order and the Modified Order entered June 13,
2005 shall remain in full force and effect.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have signed their hands and
seals the day and year first above written.
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COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
On this, the !;J),rf( day of 'lPU'u1~yr , 200~, before me, a Notary
Public, the undersigned officer, personally appeared ERIN D. THOMAS, known to
me or satisfactorily proven to be the person whose name is subscribed to the within
instrument, and acknowledged that she executed the same for the purposes therein
contained.
.\.' ""t('I, IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and official seal.
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C'JM~'10NWEAL TH OF PENNSYLVANIA
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYtVANIA
NOTARIAL SEAL
GINGER L GONTZ, NOTARY PUBLIC
CITY OF HARRISBURG, DAUPHIN COUNTY
MY COMMISSION EXPIRES MAY 17, 2008
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
On this, the d \ day~~c-em.b.f, f
, 200 '~', before me, a Notary
Public, the undersigned officer, personally appeared STEVEN D. THOMAS,
known to me or satisfactorily proven to be the person whose name is subscribed to
the within instrument, and acknowledged that he executed the same for the
purposes therein contained.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set
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ERIN D. THOMAS,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYL VANIA
Vs.
NO. 05-2921 CIVIL TERM
STEVEN D. THOMAS,
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW this ~ day of December, 2006, it is hereby Ordered that
said Stipulation and Agreement of the parties attached thereto is incorporated
herein and made a part hereof by reference.
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~en 1. Holst, Esquire, 130 Walnut St., P.O. Box 810, Harrisburg, PA
(iane M. Dils, Esquire, 1400 N. Second 81., Harrisburg, PA 17102
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DIANE M. DILS, ESQUIRE
Attorney I.D. No. 71873
1400 North Second Street, First Floor Front
Harrisburg, PAl 71 02
Telephone No. (717) 232-9724
Attorney for Defendant. Steven D. Thomas
ERIN D. THOMAS,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYL VANIA
vs.
NO. 05-2921 CIVIL ACTION LAW
STEVEN D. THOMAS,
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN CUSTODY
STIPULATION AND AGREEMENT OF THE PARTIES
AND NOW, thiS~ay of December 2006, comes the above named
parties, Erin D. Thomas, represented by Darren J. Holst, Esquire and Steven D.
Thomas, represented by Diane M. Dils, Esquire, and the parties intending to be
legally bound, do hereby stipulate and agree as follows:
1. The parties are the natural parents of two minor children; namely:
Madison Thomas, born November 27, 1999 and Ella Thomas, born May 22,
2003.
2. The parties previously entered into an Agreement regarding custody of their
minor children, said Agreement being made an Order of Court dated June
13, 2005.
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3. Thereafter, the parties entered into a Stipulation for Entry of Agreed Upon
Modification of Custody Order, said Stipulation being dated February 23,
2006.
4. The parties hereto agree that all provision of the Stipulation for Entry of
Agreed Upon Modification of Custody Order shall remain in full force and
effect with the exception of the following:
(a). Paragraph 2 - Restrictions, on Page 8, Subparagraph's (a)
through (h) shall be deleted in their entirety.
All other provisions of the Stipulation for Entry of Agreed Upon
Modification of Custody Order and the Modified Order entered June 13,
2005 shall remain in full force and effect.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have signed their hands and
seals the day and year first above written.
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ERIN D. THOMAS
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COMMONWEAL TH OF PENNSYLVANIA
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On this, the ~rC( day of ~~ , 200Co, before me, a Notary
Public, the undersigned officer, personally appeared ERIN D. THOMAS, known to
me or satisfactorily proven to be the person whose name is subscribed to the within
instrument, and acknowledged that she executed the same for the purposes therein
contained.
",II '''''1"" IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and official seal.
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GINGER l. GONTZ, NaTARY PUBUC
CITY OF HARRISBURG, DAUPHIN COUNTY
MY COMMISSION EXPIRES MAY 17, 2008
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
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Public, the undersigned officer, personally appeared STEVEN D. THOMAS,
known to me or satisfactorily proven to be the person whose name is subscribed to
the within instrument, and acknowledged that he executed the same for the
purposes therein contained.
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