HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-6378SHANNON LEE GERMER IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
PLAINTIFF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
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2005-6378 CIVIL ACTION LAW
KAYLA NIKOLE BELCHER, JAN M. IN CUSTODY
GERMER
DEFENDANT
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, Friday, October 16, 2009 , upon consideration of the attached Complaint,
it is hereby directed that parties and their respective counsel appear before John J. Mangan, Jr., Esq. , the conciliator,
at 4th Floor, Cumberland County Courthouse, Carlisle on Friday, November 20, 2009 at 1:00 PM
for a Pre-Hearing Custody Conference. At such conference, an effort will be made to resolve the issues in dispute; or
if this cannot be accomplished, to define and narrow the issues to be heard by the court, and to enter into a temporary
order. Failure to appear at the conference may provide grounds for entry of a temporary or permanent order.
The court hereby directs the parties to furnish any and all existing Protection from Abuse orders,
Special Relief orders, and Custody orders to the conciliator 48 hours prior to scheduled hearing.
FOR THE COURT,
By: /s/ John . Man an r. Es .
Custody Conciliator
The Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County is required by law to comply with the Americans
with Disabilites Act of 1990. For information about accessible facilities and reasonable accommodations
available to disabled individuals having business before the court, please contact our office. All arrangements
must be made at least 72 hours prior to any hearing or business before the court. You must attend the scheduled
conference or hearing.
YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR ATTORNEY AT ONCE. IF YOU DO NOT
HAVE AN ATTORNEY OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE OFFICE SET
FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP.
Cumberland County Bar Association
32 South Bedford Street
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
Telephone (717) 249-3166
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SHANNON LEE GERMER,
PLAINTIFF
VS.
KAYLA NIKOLE BELCHER,
DEFENDANT
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
: PENNSYLVANIA
NO.O.T- L2V CIVIL TERM
: CIVIL ACTION -LAW
: IN CUSTODY
NOTICE TO DEFEND AND CLAIM RIGHTS
You have been sued in court. If you wish to defend against the claims set forth in the
following pages, you must take action within twenty (20) days after this complaint and notice are
served, by entering a written appearance personally or by attorney and filing in writing with the
court your defenses or objections to the claims set forth against you. You are warned that if you
fail to do so the case may proceed without you and a judgment may be entered against you by the
court without further notice for any money claimed in the complaint or for any other claim or
relief requested by the Defendant/Petitioner. You may lose money or property or other rights
important to you.
YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU
DO NOT HAVE A LAWYER OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE
THE OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL
HELP.
Cumberland County Bar Association
2 Liberty Avenue
Carlisle PA 17013
(717) 249-3166
1-800-990-9108
SHANNON LEE GERMER,
PLAINTIFF
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
: PENNSYLVANIA
VS.
KAYLA NIKOLE BELCHER,
DEFENDANT
NO.05- (,3 9F CIVIL TERM
: CIVIL ACTION -LAW
: IN CUSTODY
COMPLAINT FOR CUSTODY
AND NOW, comes the Plaintiff, SHANNON LEE GERMER, by and through her
counsel, Susan Kay Candiello, Esquire, of the Law Firm of Susan Kay Candiello, P.C., and files
this Complaint for Custody upon a cause of action of which the following is a statement:
The Plaintiff (hereinafter sometimes referred to as "Grandmother") is SHANNON
LEE GERMER, who currently resides at 29 Lancaster Avenue, Enola, Cumberland County,
Pennsylvania, 17025.
2. The Defendant (hereinafter sometimes referred to as "Mother") is KAYLA
NIKOLE BELCHER who currently resides at 29 Lancaster Avenue, Enola, Cumberland County,
Pennsylvania, 17025.
3. Plaintiff seeks Shared Legal and Physical Custody of the following child:
Name
Present Residence
Date of Birth
KAIDEN RILEY SIGMUND 29 Lancaster Avenue November 29, 2005
Enola, PA
4. The child was born out of wedlock.
5. The child is presently in the custody of the Plaintiff and Defendant, who reside at
29 Lancaster Avenue, Enola, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, 17025.
6. Since the child's birth the child has resided with the following persons at the
following addresses:
PERSONS ADDRESS DATES
Plaintiff, Defendant, Defendant's 29 Lancaster Avenue Birth to Present
Step-Father, Defendant's brother Enola, PA
7. The Mother of the child is the Defendant, Kayla Nikole Belcher, who currently resides
at 29 Lancaster Avenue, Enola, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, 17025. The Mother was
born on November 24, 1991 and is fourteen (14) years of age. The Mother is currently attending
East Pensboro Middle School, but has been and continues to be tutored in her home during the
2005-06 school year. Mother intends to complete high school.
8. The Defendant does not know the identity of the father of the child. Mother has had
sexual intercourse with more than one male and has no idea of the identity of the father.
9. The relationship of the Plaintiff, Shannon Lee Germer, to the child is that of the
Natural Grandmother. Grandmother resides at 29 Lancaster Avenue, Enola, Cumberland
County, Pennsylvania, 17025.
10. The Plaintiff, Grandmother, wishes to provide her daughter, the Defendant and her
grandson with a loving home in which they can both grow and develop.
11. The Plaintiff, Grandmother wishes to enable her daughter, the Defendant to
complete her high school education and any additional educational programs to enable her to be
successfully employed and able to provide a home for herself and her son.
12. The Plaintiff does not know of a person not a party to the proceedings who has
physical custody of the child or claims to have custody or visitation rights with respect to the
child.
13. Plaintiff has not participated as a party in any prior custody agreement concerning
the custody of the child in any other court in Pennsylvania.
14. Plaintiff has no information of a custody proceeding concerning the child pending
in a court of this Commonwealth at this time.
15. The best interests and permanent welfare of the child will be served by granting
the relief requested because:
A. Grandmother has been and continues to be the mother and primary
care giver for the Defendant and the child;
B. Grandmother does not wish to interfere with Mother's care and
relationship with the child, Grandmother only desires to have a formal
custody order in place to enable her to protect and care for her Daughter,
the Defendant and her grandson, the child in question.
16. Each parent whose parental rights to the child have not been terminated and
the person who has physical custody of the child have been named as parties to this
action.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff, SHANNON LEE GERMER, requests this Honorable Court
award the Plaintiff, SHANNON LEE GERMER and the Defendant, KAYLA NIKOLE
GELCHER, SHARED LEGAL and PHYSICAL CUSTODY of the minor child, KAIDEN
RILEY SIGMUND.
Respectfully submitted,
LAW FIRM OF SUSAN KAY CANDIELLO, P.C.
Dated: December 12, 2005
Susan Kay Cand
Counsel for Plai
PA I.D. # 64998
4010 Glenfinnan Place
Mechanicsburg PA 17055
(717) 724-2278
VERIFICATION
The undersigned hereby verifies that the facts averred in the foregoing document are true
and correct to the best of her knowledge, information, and belief. This verification is made
subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S.A. §4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
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PLAINTIFF
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KAYLA NIKOLE BELCHER,
DEFENDANT
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
: PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 05-6378 CIVIL TERM
: CIVIL ACTION -LAW
: IN CUSTODY
STIPULATION FOR AGREED ORDER OF CUSTODY
Plaintiff SHANNON LEE GERMER (hereinafter sometimes referred to as
"Grandmother") currently resides at 29 Lancaster Avenue, Enola, Cumberland County,
Pennsylvania, 17025.
Defendant KAYLA NIKOLE BELCHER (hereinafter sometimes referred to as "Mother")
currently resides at 29 Lancaster Avenue, Enola, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, 17025.
The Father of the child is unknown.
KAIDEN RILEY SIGMUND (hereinafter sometimes referred to as "Kaiden"), born on
November 29, 2005, is the subject of this Stipulation for Agreed Order of Custody and is the
natural grandchild of Plaintiff SHANNON LEE GERMER and the natural child of Defendant
KAYLA NIKOLE BELCHER.
It is Plaintiff, SHANNON LEE GERMER and Defendant, KAYLA NIKOLE
BELCHER'S belief that it is in the best interests of this minor child to have a meaningful
ongoing relationship with his natural Grandmother and with his Mother, provided the child is in
a safe environment.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff, SHANNON LEE GERMER and Defendant, KAYLA
NIKOLE BELCHER have entered into a mutual agreement regarding the custody of this child
and respectfully request this Honorable Court to enter the following Order:
1. Plaintiff, SHANNON LEE GERMER and Defendant, KAYLA NIKOLE
BELCHER shall share Legal Custody (as defined in 23 Pa.C.S.A. Section 5302) of the minor
child, KAIDEN RILEY SIGMUND.
2. All decisions affecting the child's growth and development including, but not
limited to: choice of camp, if any; choice of day care provider; medical and dental treatment;
psychotherapy, psychoanalysis, or like treatment; decisions relating to actual or potential
litigation involving this child, directly or as beneficiary, other than custody litigation; education,
both secular and religious; scholastic athletic pursuits and other extracurricular activities shall be
considered major decisions and shall be made by Grandmother and Mother following a
harmonious policy in this child's best interest.
3. With regard to any emergency decisions which must be made, the party with
whom the child is physically with at the time shall be permitted to make the decision necessitated
by the emergency without consulting the other party in advance. However, that party shall
inform the other of the emergency and consult with her as soon as possible. Day-to-day
decisions of a routine nature shall be the responsibility of the party having physical custody at
the time.
4. Kaiden shall reside with Grandmother and Mother in Grandmother's residence
until Mother has graduated from high school and/or completed any additional educational
programs which Mother becomes enrolled in.
5. During the period of time while Kaiden and Mother are residing in Grandmother's
home Mother shall continue to have primary responsibility for Kaiden's care.
6. During the period of time while Kaiden and Mother are residing in Grandmother's
home Mother shall contribute financially to Grandmother as Mother is able, considering
Mother's age and responsibilities with Kaiden.
Grandmother and Mother shall be free to mutually agree to alter and/or change
the terms of this agreement. If the alteration and/or agreement is permanent and/or a change
which will occur on numerous occasions, the parties agree the alteration and/or change shall be
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
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SHANNON LEE GERMER
KAYLA NIKOLE BELCHER
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On this, the G day of FM-? 2005, before me, a Notary
Public for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, the undersigned officer, personally appeared
SHANNON LEE GERMER, known to me (or satisfactorily proven) to be the person whose
name is subscribed to the within Stipulation for Agreed Order of Custody, and acknowledged
that she executed the same for the purpose therein contained.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have set my hand and notarial seal.
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On this, the CIl day of ) [? I? , 2005, before me, a Notary
Public for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, the undersigned officer, personally appeared
KAYLA NIKOLE BELCHER known to me (or satisfactorily proven) to be the person whose
name is subscribed to the within Stipulation for Agreed Order of Custody, and acknowledged
that she executed the same for the purpose therein contained.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have set my hand and notarial seal.
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SHANNON LEE GERMER, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
PLAINTIFF : OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
: PENNSYLVANIA,
VS. NO. 05-6378 CIVIL TERM
KAYLA NIKOLE BELCHER, : CIVIL ACTION -LAW
DEFENDANT : IN CUSTODY
ACCEPTANCE OF SERVICE
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
I hereby accept service of the Complaint for Custody in the above matter.
Respectfully submitted,
Dated: December "_, 2005 ?kc . AA M? "p ?"?p D P .Lc
KAYL NIKOLE BELCHER
Defendant
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SHANNON LEE GERMER,
PLAINTIFF
VS.
KAYLA NIKOLE BELCHER,
DEFENDANT
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 05-6378 CIVIL TERM
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IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this 4'? day of ?, 200 ? , upon consideration of the
attached Stipulation for Agreed Order of Custody, Plaintiff SHANNON LEE GERMER and
Defendant KAYLA NIKOLE BELCHCER shall SHARE LEGAL and PHYSICAL
CUSTODY of the minor child, KAIDEN RILEY SIGMUND, in accordance with the language
contained in the within Stipulation.
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SHANNON LEE GERMER,
Plaintiff
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KAYLA NIKOLE BELCHER
Defendant
V.
JAN M. GERMER
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Civil Action- Law
No. 2005-6378
IN CUSTODY
PETITION TO MODIFY CUSTODY
AND NOW, comes Shannon Lee Germer, by and through her counsel, Michael J.
Whare, Esquire and in support of her Petition to Modify Custody avers as follows:
1. Plaintiff is Shannon Lee Germer, hereinafter referred to as "Grandmother".
2. Defendant is Kayla Nikole Belcher, hereinafter referred to as "Mother".
3. Defendant is Jan M. Germer, hereinafter referred to as "Father".
4. Plaintiff is the maternal grandmother of Kaiden Riley Sigmund, born
November 29, 2005 and Kiley Sigmund, born January 8, 2007. Defendant Kayla Nikole
Belcher is the biological mother of the children and Defendant Jan M. Germer is the
biological father of the children.
5. The Honorable Judge M.L. Ebert, Jr. entered a Custody Order in regards to the
above captioned case on Janaury 4, 2006. (Attached as Exhibit A)
6. Since the entry of said Order, there has been a significant change in
circumstances in that:
a) Kiley Sigmund was born after current Custody Order was entered and
Grandmother desires to include her in the Custody Order.
b) The father of Kaiden Sigmund was unknown at the time of the previous
order and it has since been discovered that Jan Germer, former stepfather of Kayla
Belcher, is the father of both Kaiden and Kiley.
c) Father is currently incarcerated at SCI Camp Hill.
d) Mother resides with the Children at Grandmother's residence
e) Grandmother is best able to provide a safe and stable environment for the
Children.
f) Grandmother has undertaken and performed the primary parental
responsibilities for the Children.
7. The best interest of the Children will be served by the Court modifying said
Order and granting Grandmother shared physical and legal custody of the children.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff respectfully requests this Honorable Court grant her
Petition to Modify Custody.
Respectfully submitted,
Date: / p - t Y ?o'f 44,Jd i,
Michael J. Whare, Esq ire
37 East Pomfret Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
Supreme Ct. Id No. 89028
Attorney for Plaintiff
SHANNON LEE GERMER,
Plaintiff
V.
KAYLA NIKOLE BELCHER
Defendant
V.
JAN M. GERMER
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Civil Action- Law
: No. 2005-6378
IN CUSTODY
ATTORNEY VERIFICATION
I verify that the statements made in this Petition are true and correct. I understand
that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. § 4904 relating
to unworn falsification to authorities.
Date: 10-1,1_01 1,
Michael J. Where, sq.
SHANNON LEE GERMER,
Plaintiff
V.
KAYLA NIKOLE BELCHER
Defendant
V.
JAN M. GERMER
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Civil Action- Law
No. 2005-6378
IN CUSTODY
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Michael J. Whare, Esquire, attorney for Plaintiff, do hereby certify that I this
day mailed a copy of the within Petition to Modify Custody upon the following by
depositing same in the United States mail, postage prepaid, at Carlisle, Pennsylvania,
addressed as follows:
Jan M. Germer
Inmate #HM0724
SCI Camp Hill
P.O. Box 200
Camp Hill, PA 17001
Dated:
ichael J. Whare, squire
Attorney for Plaintiff
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SHANNON LEE GERMER, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. No. 05-6378 CIVIL ACTION LAW
KAYLA NIKOLE BELCHER, JAN M. IN CUSTODY
GERMER
Defendants
Prior Judge: M. L. Ebert, Jr., J.
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW this 1 day of November 2009, upon consideration of the attached Custody
Conciliation Report, it is Ordered and Directed as follows:
1. All prior Orders entered in the above docket number are hereby VACATED and replaced with
the instant Order.
2. Legal Custody: The Maternal Grandmother, Shannon Germer, and the Mother, Kayla Belcher,
shall have shared legal custody of Kaiden Sigmund, born 11/29/2005 and Kiley Sigmund, born
01/08/2007. The parties shall have an equal right to make all major non-emergency decisions
affecting the Children's general well-being including, but not limited to, all decisions regarding
their health, education and religion. Pursuant to the terms of 23 Pa.C.S. §5309, each party shall
be entitled to all records and information pertaining to the Children including, but not limited
to, medical, dental, religious or school records, the residence address of the Children and of the
other party. To the extent one party has possession of any such records or information, that
party shall be required to share the same, or copies thereof, with the other party within such
reasonable time as to make the records and information of reasonable use to the other party.
3. Physical Custody: Maternal Grandmother, Shannon Germer, and Mother, Kayla Belcher, shall
share physical custody of the subject Children as the parties may agree. Absent further Order of
Court, the Father, Jan Germer, shall have no contact with the Children nor any other party to
this action.
4. As Father's parental rights have not been terminated, in the event that Father desires to, or is
able to, assert his legal/physical custodial rights to the subject Children, Father may petition the
Court for consideration.
5. This Order is entered pursuant to a Custody Conciliation Conference. The parties may modify
the provisions of this Order by mutual consent. In the absence of mutual consent, the terms of
this Order shall control.
By the Court,
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Distribution:
Michael Whare, Esquire (Two copies of the instant Order)
Jan Germer, Inmate #HM0724, SCI Camp Hill, P.O. Box 200, Camp Hill, PA 17001
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SHANNON LEE GERMER,
Plaintiff
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KAYLA NIKOLE BELCHER, JAN M.
GERMER
Defendant
Prior Judge: M. L. Ebert, Jr., J.
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
No. 05-6378 CIVIL ACTION LAW
IN CUSTODY
CUSTODY CONCILIATION SUMMARY REPORT
IN ACCORDANCE WITH CUMBERLAND COUNTY RULE OF CIVIL PROCEDURE
1915.3-8(b), the undersigned Custody Conciliator submits the following report:
The pertinent information pertaining to the Children who are the subject of this
litigation is as follows:
Name Date of Birth Currently in the Custody of
Kaiden Riley Sigmund 11/29/2005 Maternal Grandmother and Mother
Kiley Sigmund 01/08/2007 Maternal Grandmother and Mother
2. A Conciliation Conference was held with regard to this matter on November 20, 2009
with the following individuals in attendance:
The Mother, Kayla Belcher, pro se
The Maternal Grandmother, Shannon Germer, with her counsel, Michael Whare, Esq.
The Father, Jan Germer, did not appear, (incarcerated SCI Camp Hill).
3. The parties agreed to the entry of an Order in the form as attached.
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STIPULATION AND CUSTODY AGREEMENT
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This Stipulation and Custody Agreement is made this 7 day of
A r; , 2010 by and between Shannon Lee Germer (Hereinafter referred to as
"Grandmother") and Kayla Nikole Belcher (Hereinafter referred to as "Mother").
WHEREAS, Mother and Grandmother have reached an agreement relative to the
future care, custody and visitation of Kaiden Sigmund, born November 29, 2005 and
Kiley Sigmund, born January 8, 2007( Hereinafter referred to as "Children"), the terms of
which agreement both parties desire to set forth in the present Stipulation and Custody
Agreement, and;
WHEREAS, Mother and Grandmother desire the provisions of the present
Stipulation and Custody Agreement be approved by the Honorable Court of Common
Pleas of Cumberland County and entered as a Court Order, with the same force and effect
as though said Order had been entered after Petition, Notice and Hearing. This
Stipulation and Custody Agreement modifies the previous Orders of Court entered on
November 23, 2009 by the Honorable Judge M.L. Ebert, Jr.
NOW THEREFORE, the parties, intending to be legally bound, and in
consideration of the mutual promises and agreements contained herein, hereby agree to
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the custody order as follows:
1. Grandmother and Mother shall have shared legal custody of the children.
2. Grandmother shall have primary physical custody of the children subject to periods of
partial physical custody for Mother as mutually agreed upon by the parties.
3. The parties shall share physical custody of the Children on the following major
holidays on an equal basis: Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas.
4. Mother agrees that when the children are in her custody, Tyler Line will not be
allowed to have contact with the children.
5. The welfare and convenience of the children shall be the prime consideration of the
parties in any application of the provisions of this Order. Both parties are directed to
listen carefully and consider the wishes of the children in addressing the custodial
schedule, any changes to the schedule and any other parenting issues.
6. The parties are free to modify the terms of this Order but in order to do so the Court
makes it clear that both parties must be in complete agreement to any new terms. That
means that both parties must consent on what the new terms of the custody arrangement
or visitation schedule shall be.
7. The parties agree that in making this agreement there has been no fraud, concealment,
overreaching, coercion or other unfair dealing on the part of the other.
8. This Agreement shall be governed and controlled by the laws of Pennsylvania.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have hereto duly executed the present
Stipulation and Custody Agreement the day and year first above written.
WITNESS:
hannon Lee Germer
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SHANNON LEE GERMER, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. : Civil Action- Law
KAYLA NIKOLE BELCHER, : No. 2005-6378
JAN M. GERMER
Defendants : IN CUSTODY
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2. Grandmother and Mother shall have shared legal custody of the children.
3. Grandmother shall have primary physical custody of the children subject to
periods of partial physical custody for Mother as mutually agreed upon by the
parties.
4. The parties shall share physical custody of the Children on the following major
holidays on an equal basis: Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas.
5. Mother agrees that when the children are in her custody, Tyler Line will not be
allowed to have contact with the children.
6. The welfare and convenience of the children shall be the prime consideration
of the parties in any application of the provisions of this Order. Both parties are
directed to listen carefully and consider the wishes of the children in addressing
the custodial schedule, any changes to the schedule and any other parenting
issues.
7. The parties are free to modify the terms of this Order but in order to do so the
Court makes it clear that both parties must be in complete agreement to any new
terms. That means that both parties must consent on what the new terms of the
custody arrangement or visitation schedule shall be.
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SHANNON LEE GERMER IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiff
V. CIVIL ACTION -LAW
KAYLA NIKOLE BELCHER No. 2005-6378 CIVIL TERM
Defendant : IN CUSTODY
PRAECIPE FOR ENTRY OF APPEARANCE
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Please enter my appearance on behalf of KAYLA NIKOLE BELCHER, the
Defendant in this matter:
Joseph D. Buckley, Esquire
Supreme Court I. D. # 38444
1237 Holly Pike
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 249-2448
JoeBLaw@aol.com
Thank you.
Date: August 17, 2011
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Attorney for the L)eienaant
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I hereby certify that a true and correct copy of the foregoing Entry of
Appearance was duly served via United States First Class Mail, postage prepaid upon the
following person:
Michael J. Whare, Esquire
37 East Pomfret Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
Date: August 17, 2011
SHANNON LEE GERMER IN THE COURT OF COMMON
PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiff
V. : CIVIL ACTION - LAW
KAYLA NIKOLE BELCHER No. 2005-6378
Defendant : IN CUSTODY
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Additional Defendant
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PETITION FOR MODIFICATION OF CUSTODY
AND NOW comes Defendant, Kayla Nikole Belcher, by and through her
attorney, Joseph D. Buckley, Esquire and seeks custody of her children Kaiden
Riley Sigmund and Kiley Sigmund, both minors, based on the following:
1. Plaintiff, Shannon Lee Garmer, is the mother of the Defendant Kayla Nichole
Belcher, the maternal grandmother of the children involved and the former
wife of the Defendant Jan M. Germer, and she currently resides at 754 West
North Street, Carlisle, PA 17013.
2. Defendant, Kayla Nikole Belcher, an adult residing at 1654 Newville Road,
East Pennsboro Township, Carlisle, PA 17015.
3. Additional Defendant Jan M. Germer is the biological father of the children,
was Plaintiff's former husband and Defendant's step-father and is currently
an inmate at the Camp Hill Correctional Facility.
4. Defendant seeks custody of the following children:
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Kaiden Riley Sigmund 754 West North Street, Carlisle, PA 11/29/2005
Kiley Sigmund 754 West North Street, Carlisle, PA 01/08/2007
5. The children were born out of wedlock.
6. The children are presently in the custody of Plaintiff at her residence at 754
West North Street, Carlisle, PA 17013.
7. During the past five years, the children/child have/has resided with the
following persons at the following addresses:
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Kayla Nikole Belcher, Shannon Lee Germer,
Jeffrey Dixon,Cody Sigmund, Lakin Witters,
and Josh Dietz
754 West North Street, Carlisle, PA
Kayla Nikole Belcher, Shannon Lee Germer,
Arthur Line,Cody Sigmund, Lakin Witters,
08/2010 - present
Mount Rock Road, Carlisle, PA 17015 04/2010 - 08/2010
Kayla Nikole Belcher, Shannon Lee Germer,
Jeffrey Dixon,Cody Sigmund, Lakin Witters,
Mohawk Road, Newville, PA 17241
Kayla Nikole Belcher, Shannon Lee Germer,
Arthur Line,Cody Sigmund, Lakin Witters,
McCalister Church Road, Carlisle, PA 17015
Kayla Nikole Belcher, Shannon Lee Germer,
Jeffrey Dixon,Cody Sigmund, Lakin Witters,
04/2009 - 04/2010
01/2009 - 04/2009
Newville Road, Carlisle, PA 17013 01/2008 - 01/2009
Kayla Nikole Belcher, Shannon Lee Germer,
Jeffrey Dixon,Cody Sigmund, Lakin Witters,
Newport (Street address unknown), PA 07/2007 - 01/2008
Kayla Nikole Belcher, Shannon Lee Germer,
Cody Sigmun, Lakin WiTiters,
Newport, (Street Address unknown), PA 01/2007 - 07/2007
Kayla Nikole Belcher, Shannon Lee Germer,
Cody Sigmund, Lakin WiTters, Jan Germer
29 Lancaster Avenue, Enola, PA 05/2005 - 01/2007
8. The mother of the children Kayla Nikole Belcher, an adult residing at 1654
Newville Road, East Pennsboro Township, Carlisle, PA 17015. Mother's
current status is single.
9. The biological father of the children, is currently an inmate at the Camp Hill
Correctional Facility. Father's current marital status is unknown.
10. The relationship of plaintiff to the children is grandmother. The plaintiff
currently resides with the following persons:
Name Address
Jeffrey Dixon (husband), Cody Sigmund (son),
Lakin Witters (daughter), and Josh Dietz (nephew)
754 West North Street, Carlisle, PA
11. The relationship of defendant to children is that of biological mother.
Defendant currently resides with the following person:
Glenn Bear (age 21 ) 1654 Newville Road, Carlisle, PA 17015
12. Until Friday August 12, 2011Defendant resided with Plaintiff while
Defendant was a minor and both had custody of the children pursuant to
agreements prepared by Plaintiff's attorney while they resided together.
13. Defendant is now an adult and gainfully employed as a Certified Nursing
Assistant at the Church of God Home, North Hanover Street Carlisle, PA
17013.
14. Defendant and her children do not have reasonable living conditions or
quarters in a house with five adults and three children.
15. Plaintiff has not provided stable living conditions and has moved the family
six (6) times in the past four years.
16. Defendant must share a bedroom and bed with her child or children.
17. Plaintiff remarried this past July for the fourth time and recently informed
Defendant they would again be moving.
18. Plaintiff informed Defendant that it was time she and her children move into
their own home and that Defendant had begun a serious relationship with a
man of her age.
19. The young man is gainfully employed and owns a home in East Pennsboro
Township.
20. Defendant informed Plaintiff she could not move out, could not date a man
unless Plaintiff approved.
21. Because of the living conditions, Defendant removed herself from Plaintiff's
rented home and attempted to take her children and Plaintiff refused her.
22. Plaintiff has refused Defendant to see or visit her children unless Plaintiff is
present.
23. Plaintiff has informed Defendant that she may see her children if she returns
to live with Plaintiff.
24. Defendant is living in Big Spring School District and desires her children,
one of whom is to enter school this school year, to attend school in the Big
Spring School District.
25. Plaintiff lives in the Carlisle School District but has stated she desires to
enroll the children in South Middleton School District as she plans on
moving to that school district with her new husband.
26. Plaintiff is employed as a truck driver and drives nightly leaving the
Defendant's children in the care and custody of Plaintiff's fourteen year old
daughter.
27. The parties entered into former agreements which were approved by this
Honorable Court, specifically the Honorable M.L. Ebert, Jr.; however, these
agreements were made with Defendant when she was a minor, without
benefit of counsel or a guardian ad litum. The most recent agreement and
order was signed by Defendant because she was told it had to be signed so
that her children could be covered under the Plaintiff's health insurance
policy.
28. Copies of all former Orders, Agreements and Stipulations are attached
hereto and collectively mark "Exhibit A".
29. The best interest and permanent welfare of the children will be served by
granting custody to Defendant mother. The children have been moved
constantly by Plaintiff.
30. Plaintiff has provided an unstable environment for both Defendant and her
children.
31. Defendant has found a stable, loving environment in her new home.
32. Defendant agrees to have Plaintiff as a part of her life and that of her
children and desires that Plaintiff have liberal visitation.
33. Each parent whose parental rights to the children have not been terminated
and the person who has physical custody of the child have been named as
parties to this action. There are no other persons who are known to have or
claim to have any custody or visitation rights concerning the child.
34. This matter had previously been assigned to John J. Mangan, Jr., Esquire as
the Court's Custody Conciliator.
WHEREFORE, Defendant requests this Honorable Court grant her full custody of
her children Kaiden Riley Sigmund and Kiley Sigmund.
Respectf,plly submitted,
J BuWIW, Vsir
Attorney for PlaintiSupreme Court I.D.# 38444
1237 Holly Pike
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 249-2448
JoeBLawgaol.com
VERIFICATION
I, Kayla Nikole Belcher, Petitioner/Defendant, hereby verify that the
statements made in the foregoing Petition are true and correct to the best of my
knowledge, information and belief.
I further understand that statements made herein are subject to the penalties of 18
Pa.C.S. Section 4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
Date:&- II ?A ? (? - 0 ??OD 0
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SHANNON LEE GERMER IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiff
V. CIVIL ACTION - LAW
KAYLA NIKOLE BELCHER : No. 2005-6378 CIVIL TERM
Defendant : IN CUSTODY
And
JAN M. GERMER :
Additional Defendant:
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I hereby certify that a true and correct copy of the foregoing Petition in the above
mentioned case was duly served on the following persons at the following address by
means of United States First Class Mail, prepaid:
Michael J. Whare, Esquire
37 East Pomfret Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
Jan Germer
Inmate #HM0724
SCI Camp Hill
P.O. Box 200
Camp Hill, PA 17001
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?ph D. Blfckley, Esquir
Attorney of the Defendant
ID# 38444
1237 Holly Pike
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 249-2448
JoeBLaw(a),aol.com
EXHIBIT "A"
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SHANNON LEE GERMER, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. : Civil Action- Law
KAYLA NIKOLE BELCHER, : No. 2005-6378
JAN M. GERMER
Defendants : IN CUSTODY
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and consideration of the within Stipulation and Custody Agreement, It is hereby Ordered =c
and decreed as follows:
1. All prior Orders in the above docket number are hereby vacated and replaced
with the instant Order.
2. Grandmother and Mother shall have shared legal custody of the children.
3. Grandmother shall have primary physical custody of the children subject to
periods of partial physical custody for Mother as mutually agreed upon by the
parties.
4. The parties shall share physical custody of the Children on the following major
holidays on an equal basis: Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas.
5. Mother agrees that when the children are in her custody, Tyler Line will not be
allowed to have contact with the children.
6. The welfare and convenience of the children shall be the prime consideration
of the parties in any application of the provisions of this Order. Both parties are
directed to listen carefully and consider the wishes of the children in addressing
the custodial schedule, any changes to the schedule and any other parenting
issues.
7. The parties are free to modify the terms of this Order but in order to do so the
Court makes it clear that both parties must be in complete agreement to any new
terms. That means that both parties must consent on what the new terms of the
custody arrangement or visitation schedule shall be.
BY THE COURT,
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cc: ichael J. Whare, Esq. for Plaintiff
Kayla Nikole Belcher, Pro se
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SHANNON LEE GERMER, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVAN IA
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STIPULATION AND CUSTODY AGREEMENT c,
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This Stipulation and Custody Agreement is made this 7 day of
A r; I _, 2010 by and between Shannon Lee Germer (Hereinafter referred to as
"Grandmother") and Kayla Nikole Belcher (Hereinafter referred to as "Mother").
WHEREAS, Mother and Grandmother have reached an agreement relative to the
future care, custody and visitation of Kaiden Sigmund, born November 29, 2005 and
Kiley Sigmund, born January 8, 2007( Hereinafter referred to as "Children"), the terms of
which agreement both parties desire to set forth in the present Stipulation and Custody
Agreement, and;
WHEREAS, Mother and Grandmother desire the provisions of the present
Stipulation and Custody Agreement be approved by the Honorable Court of Common
Pleas of Cumberland County and entered as a Court Order, with the same force and effect
as though said Order had been entered after Petition, Notice and Hearing. This
Stipulation and Custody Agreement modifies the previous Orders of Court entered on
November 23, 2009 by the Honorable Judge M.L. Ebert, Jr.
NOW THEREFORE, the parties, intending to be legally bound, and in
consideration of the mutual promises and agreements contained herein, hereby agree to
the custody order as follows:
1. Grandmother and Mother shall have shared legal custody of the children.
2. Grandmother shall have primary physical custody of the children subject to periods of
partial physical custody for Mother as mutually agreed upon by the parties.
3. The parties shall share physical custody of the Children on the following major
holidays on an equal basis: Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas.
4. Mother agrees that when the children are in her custody, Tyler Line will not be
allowed to have contact with the children.
5. The welfare and convenience of the children shall be the prime consideration of the
parties in any application of the provisions of this Order. Both parties are directed to
listen carefully and consider the wishes of the children in addressing the custodial
schedule, any changes to the schedule and any other parenting issues.
6. The parties are free to modify the terms of this Order but in order to do so the Court
makes it clear that both parties must be in complete agreement to any new terms. That
means that both parties must consent on what the new terms of the custody arrangement
or visitation schedule shall be.
7. The parties agree that in making this agreement there has been no fraud, concealment,
overreaching, coercion or other unfair dealing on the part of the other.
8. This Agreement shall be governed and controlled by the laws of Pennsylvania.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have hereto duly executed the present
Stipulation and Custody Agreement the day and year first above written.
WITNESS:
hannon Lee Germer
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NOV 2 3 2009
SHANNON LEE GERMER, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. No. 05-6378 CIVIL ACTION LAW
KAYLA NIKOLE BELCHER, JAN M. IN CUSTODY
GERMER
Defendants
Prior Judge: M. L. Ebert, Jr., J.
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW this #1 ? day of November 2009, upon consideration of the attached Custody
Conciliation Report, it is Ordered and Directed as follows:
All prior Orders entered in the above docket number are hereby VACATED and replaced with
the instant Order.
2. Legal Custody: The Maternal Grandmother, Shannon Germer, and the Mother, Kayla Belcher,
shall have shared legal custody of Kaiden Sigmund, born 11/29/2005 and Kiley Sigmund, born
01/08/2007. The parties shall have an equal right to make all major non-emergency decisions
affecting the Children's general well-being including, but not limited to, all decisions regarding
their health, education and religion. Pursuant to the terms of 23 Pa.C.S. §5309, each party shall
be entitled to all records and information pertaining to the Children including, but not limited
to, medical, dental, religious or school records, the residence address of the Children and of the
other party. To the extent one party has possession of any such records or information, that
party shall be required to share the same, or copies thereof, with the other party within such
reasonable time as to make the records and information of reasonable use to the other party.
Physical Custody: Maternal Grandmother, Shannon Germer, and Mother, Kayla Belcher, shall
share physical custody of the subject Children as the parties may agree. Absent further Order of
Court, the Father, Jan Germer, shall have no contact with the Children nor any other party to
this action.
4. As Father's parental rights have not been terminated, in the event that Father desires to, or is
able to, assert his legal/physical custodial rights to the subject Children, Father may petition the
Court for consideration.
This Order is entered pursuant to a Custody Conciliation Conference. The parties may modify
the provisions of this Order by mutual consent. In the absence of mutual consent, the terms of
this Order shall control.
By the Court,
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Michael Whare, Esquire (Two copies of the instant Order)
Jan Germer, Inmate #HM0724, SCI Camp Hill, P.O. Box 200, Camp Hill, PA 17001
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2009 NOV 24 AM 8: 20
SHANNON LEE GERMER,
Plaintiff
V.
KAYLA NIKOLE BELCHER, JAN M.
GERMER
Defendant
Prior Judge: M. L. Ebert, Jr., J.
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
No. 05-6378 CIVIL ACTION LAW
IN CUSTODY
CUSTODY CONCILIATION SUMMARY REPORT
IN ACCORDANCE WITH CUMBERLAND COUNTY RULE OF CIVIL PROCEDURE
1915.3-8(b), the undersigned Custody Conciliator submits the following report:
1. The pertinent information pertaining to the Children who are the subject of this
litigation is as follows:
Name Date of Birth Currentl in the Custody of
Kaiden Riley Sigmund 11/29/2005 Maternal Grandmother and Mother
Kiley Sigmund 01/08/2007
Maternal Grandmother and Mother
2. A Conciliation Conference was held with regard to this matter on November 20, 2009
with the following individuals in attendance:
The Mother, Kayla Belcher, pro se
The Maternal Grandmother, Shannon Germer, with her counsel, Michael Whare, Esq.
The Father, Jan Germer, did not appear, (incarcerated SCI Camp Hill).
3. The parties agreed to the entry of an Order in the form as attached.
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SHANNON LEE GERMER IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
PLAINTIFF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V.
2005-6378 CIVIL ACTION LAW
KAYLA NIKOLE BELCHER, JAN M.
GERMER IN CUSTODY
DEFENDANT
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, Friday, October 16, 2009 , upon consideration of the attached Complaint,
it is hereby directed that parties and their respective counsel appear before John J. Mangan, Jr., Esq. , the conciliator,
at 4th Floor, Cumberland County Courthouse, Carlisle on Friday, November 20, 2009 at 1:00 PM
for a Pre-Hearing Custody Conference. At such conference, an effort will be made to resolve the issues in dispute; or
if this cannot be accomplished, to define and narrow the issues to be heard by the court, and to enter into a temporary
order. Failure to appear at the conference may provide grounds for entry of a temporary or pernianent order.
The court hereby directs the parties to furnish any and all existing Protection from Abuse orders,
Special Relief orders, and Custody orders to the conciliator 48 hours prior to scheduled hearing.
FOR THE COURT,
By: /s/ ohn . Man an r. Es q.
Custody Conciliator
The Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County is required by law to comply with the Americans
with Disabilites Act of 1990. For information about accessible facilities and reasonable accommodations
available to disabled individuals having business before the court, please contact our office. All arrangements
must be made at least 72 hours prior to any hearing or business before the court. You must attend the scheduled
conference or hearing.
YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR ATTORNEY AT ONCE. IF YOU DO NOT
HAVE AN ATTORNEY OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE OFFICE SET
FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP.
Cumberland County Bar Association
32 South Bedford Street
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
Telephone (717) 249-3166
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SHANNON LEE GERMER,
Plaintiff
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KAYLA NIKOLE BELCHER
Defendant
v.
JAN M, GERMER
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Civil Action- Law
No. 2005-6378
IN CUSTODY
PETITION TO MODIFY CUSTODY
AND NOW, comes Shannon Lee Germer, by and through her counsel, Michael J.
Whare, Esquire and in support of her Petition to Modify Custody avers as follows:
1. Plaintiff is Shannon Lee Germer, hereinafter referred to as "Grandmother".
2. Defendant is Kayla Nikole Belcher, hereinafter referred to as "Mother".
3. Defendant is Jan M. Germer, hereinafter referred to as "Father".
4. Plaintiff is the maternal grandmother of Kaiden Riley Sigmund, born
November 29, 2005 and Kiley Sigmund, born January 8, 2007. Defendant Kayla Nikole
Belcher is the biological mother of the children and Defendant Jan M. Germer is the
biological father of the children.
5. The Honorable Judge M.L. Ebert, Jr. entered a Custody Order in regards to the
above captioned case on Janaury 4, 2006. (Attached as Exhibit A)
6. Since the entry of said Order, there has been a significant change in
circumstances in that:
a) Kiley Sigmund was bom after current Custody Order was entered and
Grandmother desires to include her in the Custody Order.
b) The father of Kaiden Sigmund was unknown at the time of the previous
order and it has since been discovered that Jan Germer, former stepfather of Kayla
Belcher, is the father of both Kaiden and Kiley.
C) Father is currently incarcerated at SCI Camp Hill.
d) Mother resides with the Children at Grandmother's residence
e) Grandmother is best able to provide a safe and stable environment for the
Children.
0 Grandmother has undertaken and performed the primary parental
responsibilities for the Children.
7. The best interest of the Children will be served by the Court modifying said
Order and granting Grandmother shared physical and legal custody of the children.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff respectfully requests this Honorable Court grant her
Petition to Modify Custody.
Respectfully submitted,
Date: l D- t Y ..p T
Michael J. Whare, Esq ire
37 East Pomfret Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
Supreme Ct. Id No. 89028
Attorney for Plaintiff
SHANNON LEE GERMER,
Plaintiff
V.
KAYLA NIKOLE BELCHER
Defendant
V.
JAN M. GERMER
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: Civil Action- Law
No. 2005-6378
IN CUSTODY
ATTORNEY VERIFICATION
I verify that the statements made in this Petition are true and correct. I understand
that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. § 4904 relating
to unworn falsification to authorities.
Date: I
.chael J. Whare, sq.
SHANNON LEE GERMER,
Plaintiff
V.
KAYLA NIKOLE BELCHER
Defendant
V.
JAN M. GERMER
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Civil Action- Law
: No. 2005-6378
IN CUSTODY
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Michael J. Whare, Esquire, attorney for Plaintiff, do hereby certify that I this
day mailed a copy of the within Petition to Modify Custody upon the following by
depositing same in the United States mail, postage prepaid, at Carlisle, Pennsylvania,
addressed as follows:
Jan M. Germer
Inmate #HM0724
SCI Camp Hill
P.O. Box 200
Camp Hill, PA 17001
Dated: /V " l y -on
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Attorney for Plaintiff
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SHANNON LEE GERMER,
PLAINTIFF
VS.
KAYLA NIKOLE BELCHER,
DEFENDANT
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 05-6378 CIVIL TERM
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT'
AND NOW, this -q? da of ?O
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attached Stipulation for Agreed Order of Custody, Plaintiff SHANNON LEE GERMER and
Defendant KAYLA NIKOLE BELCHCER shall SHARE LEGAL and PHYSICAL
CUSTODY of the minor child, KAIDEN RILEY SIGMUND, in accordance with the language
contained in the within Stipulation.
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SHANNON LEE GERMER,
PLAINTIFF
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KAYLA NIKOLE BELCHER,
DEFENDANT
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
NO.O.S'S 1.3 V CIVIL TERM
: CIVIL ACTION -LAW
: IN CUSTODY
NOTICE TO DEFEND AND CLAIM RIGHTS
You have been sued in court. If you wish to defend against the claims set forth in the
following pages, you must take action within twenty (20) days after this complaint and notice are
served, by entering a written appearance personally or by attorney and filing in writing with the
court your defenses or objections to the claims set forth against you. You are warned that if you
fail to do so the case may proceed without you and a judgment may be entered against you by the
court without further notice for any money claimed in the complaint or for any other claim or
relief requested by the Defendant/Petitioner. You may lose money or property or other rights
important to you.
YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU
DO NOT HAVE A LAWYER OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE
THE OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL
HELP.
Cumberland County Bar Association
2 Liberty Avenue
Carlisle PA 17013
(717) 249-3166
1-800-990-9108
SHANNON LEE GERMER,
PLAINTIFF
VS.
KAYLA NIKOLE BELCHER,
DEFENDANT
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
: PENNSYLVANIA
NO.05 - (,?'P CIVIL TERM
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN CUSTODY
COMPLAINT FOR CUSTODY
AND NOW, comes the Plaintiff, SHANNON LEE GERMER, by and through her
counsel, Susan Kay Candiello, Esquire, of the Law Firm of Susan Kay Candiello, P.C., and files
this Complaint for Custody upon a cause of action of which the following is a statement:
l . The Plaintiff (hereinafter sometimes referred to as "Grandmother") is SHANNON
LEE GERMER, who currently resides at 29 Lancaster Avenue, Enola, Cumberland County,
Pennsylvania, 17025.
2. The Defendant (hereinafter sometimes referred to as "Mother") is KAYLA
NIKOLE BELCHER who currently resides at 29 Lancaster Avenue, Enola, Cumberland County,
Pennsylvania, 17025.
3. Plaintiff seeks Shared Legal and Physical Custody of the following child:
Name
Present Residence
Date of Birth
KAIDEN RILEY SIGMUND 29 Lancaster Avenue November 29, 2005
Eno)a, PA
4. The child was born out of wedlock.
5. The child is presently in the custody of the Plaintiff and Defendant, who reside at
29 Lancaster Avenue, Enola, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, 17025.
6. Since the child's birth the child has resided with the following persons at the
following addresses:
PERSONS ADDRESS DATES
Plaintiff, Defendant, Defendant's 29 Lancaster Avenue Birth to Present
Step-Father, Defendant's brother Enola, PA
7. The Mother of the child is the Defendant, Kayla Nikole Belcher, who currently resides
at 29 Lancaster Avenue, Enola, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, 17025. The Mother was
born on November 24, 1991 and is fourteen (14) years of age. The Mother is currently attending
East Pensboro Middle School, but has been and continues to be tutored in her home during the
2005-06 school year. Mother intends to complete high school.
8. The Defendant does not know the identity of the father of the child. Mother has had
sexual intercourse with more than one male and has no idea of the identity of the father.
9. The relationship of the Plaintiff, Shannon Lee Germer, to the child is that of the
Natural Grandmother. Grandmother resides at 29 Lancaster Avenue, Enola, Cumberland
County, Pennsylvania, 17025.
10. The Plaintiff, Grandmother, wishes to provide her daughter, the Defendant and her
grandson with a loving home in which they can both grow and develop.
11. The Plaintiff, Grandmother wishes to enable her daughter, the Defendant to
complete her high school education and any additional educational programs to enable her to be
successfully employed and able to provide a home for herself and her son.
12. The Plaintiff does not know of a person not a party to the proceedings who has
physical custody of the child or claims to have custody or visitation rights with respect to the
child.
13. Plaintiff has not participated as a party in any prior custody agreement concerning
the custody of the child in any other court in Pennsylvania.
14. Plaintiff has no information of a custody proceeding concerning the child pending
in a court of this Commonwealth at this time.
15. The best interests and permanent welfare of the child will be served by granting
the relief requested because:
A. Grandmother has been and continues to be the mother and primary
care giver for the Defendant and the child;
B. Grandmother does not wish to interfere with Mother's care and
relationship with the child, Grandmother only desires to have a formal
custody order in place to enable her to protect and care for her Daughter,
the Defendant and her grandson, the child in question.
16. Each parent whose parental rights to the child have not been terminated and
the person who has physical custody of the child have been named as parties to this
action.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff, SHANNON LEE GERMER, requests this Honorable Court
award the Plaintiff, SHANNON LEE GERMER and the Defendant, KAYLA NIKOLE
GELCHER, SHARED LEGAL and PHYSICAL CUSTODY of the minor child, KAIDEN
RILEY SIGVIUND.
Respectfully submitted,
LAW FIRM OF SUSAN KAY CANDIELLO, P.C.
Dated: December 12, 2005
Susan Kay Candie`il , s ui
Counsel for Plain ?
PA I.D. # 64998
4010 Glenfinnan Place
Mechanicsburg PA 17055
(717) 724-2278
VERIFICATION
The undersigned hereby verifies that the facts averred in the foregoing document are true
and correct to the best of her knowledge, information, and belief. This verification is made
subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S.A. §4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
DATED: (.-?A , 4-
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KAYLA NIKOLE BELCHER,
DEFENDANT
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
: PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 05-6378 CIVIL TERM
CIVIL ACTION -LAW
IN CUSTODY
STIPULATION FOR AGREED ORDER OF CUSTODY
Plaintiff SHANNON LEE GERMER (hereinafter sometimes referred to as
"Grandmother") currently resides at 29 Lancaster Avenue, Enola, Cumberland County,
Pennsylvania, 17025.
Defendant KAYLA NIKOLE BELCHER (hereinafter sometimes referred to as "Mother")
currently resides at 29 Lancaster Avenue, Enola, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, 17025.
The Father of the child is unknown.
KAIDEN RILEY SIGMUND (hereinafter sometimes referred to as "Kaiden"), born on
November 29, 2005, is the subject of this Stipulation for Agreed Order of Custody and is the
natural grandchild of Plaintiff SHANNON LEE GERMER and the natural child of Defendant
KAYLA NIKOLE BEELCHER.
It is Plaintiff, SHANNON LEE GERMER and Defendant, KAYLA NIKOLE
BELCHER'S belief that it is in the best interests of this minor child to have a meaningful
ongoing relationship with his natural Grandmother and with his Mother, provided the child is in
a safe environment.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff, SHANNON LEE GERMER and Defendant, KAYLA
NIKOLE BELCHER have entered into a mutual agreement regarding the custody of this child
and respectfully request this Honorable Court to enter the following Order:
1. Plaintiff, SHANNON LEE GERMER and Defendant, KAYLA NIKOLE
BELCHER shall share Legal Custody (as defined in 23 Pa.C.S.A. Section 5342) of the minor
child, KAIDEN RILEY SIGMUND.
2. All decisions affecting the child's growth and development including, but not
limited to: choice of camp, if any; choice of day care provider; medical and dental treatment;
psychotherapy, psychoanalysis, or like treatment; decisions relating to actual or potential
litigation involving this child, directly or as beneficiary, other than custody litigation; education,
both secular and religious; scholastic athletic pursuits and other extracurricular activities shall be
considered major decisions and shall be made by Grandmother and Mother following a
harmonious policy in this child's best interest.
3. With regard to any emergency decisions which must be made, the party with
whom the child is physically with at the time shall be permitted to make the decision necessitated
by the emergency without consulting the other party in advance. However, that party shall
inform the other of the emergency and consult with her as soon as possible. Day-to-day
decisions of a routine nature shall be the responsibility of the party having physical custody at
the time.
4. Kaiden shall reside with Grandmother and Mother in Grandmother's residence
until Mother has graduated from high school and/or completed any additional educational
programs which Mother becomes enrolled in.
5. During the period of time while Kaiden and Mother are residing in Grandmother's
home Mother shall continue to have primary responsibility for Kaiden's care.
b. During the period of time while Kaiden and Mother are residing in Grandmother's
home Mother shall contribute financially to Grandmother as Mother is able, considering
Mother's age and responsibilities with Kaiden.
Grandmother and Mother shall be free to mutually agree to alter and/or change
the terms of this agreement. If the alteration and/or agreement is permanent and/or a change
which will occur on numerous occasions, the parties agree the alteration and/or change shall be
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COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
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On this, the ( q 0 day of !)C C FK*1? 2005, before me, a Notary
Public for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, the undersigned officer, personally appeared
SHANNON LEE GERMER, known to me (or satisfactorily proven) to be the person whose
name is subscribed to the within Stipulation for Agreed Order of Custody, and acknowledged
that she executed the same for the purpose therein contained.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have set my hand and notarial seal.
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KAYLA NIKOLE BELCHER known to me (or satisfactorily proven) to be the person whose
name is subscribed to the within Stipulation for Agreed Order of Custody, and acknowledged
that she executed the same for the purpose therein contained.
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KAYLA NIKOLE BELCHER,
DEFENDANT
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
: PENNSYLVANIA,
NO. 45.6378 CIVIL TERM
CIVIL ACTION -LAW
IN CUSTODY
ACCEPTANCE OF SERVICE
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
I hereby accept service of the Complaint for Custody in the above matter.
Respectfully submitted,
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KAYL NIKOLE BELCHER
Defendant
SHANNON LEE GERMER
Plaintiff
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KAYLA NIKOLE BELCHER
Defendant
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JAN M. GERMER
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
No. 2005-6378
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PETITION FOR INTERIM SPECIAL RELIEF
AND NOW comes Defendant, Kayla Nikole Belcher, by and through her
attorney, Joseph D. Buckley, Esquire and seeks interim special relief in the form of
an immediate order of custody of her children Kaiden Riley Sigmund and Kiley
Sigmund, both minors, based on the following:
1. Plaintiff, Shannon Lee Garmer, is the mother of the Defendant Kayla Nichole
Belcher, the maternal grandmother of the children involved and the former
wife of the Defendant Jan M. Germer, and she currently resides at 754 West
North Street, Carlisle, PA 17013.
2. Defendant, Kayla Nikole Belcher, an adult residing at 1654 Newville Road,
East Pennsboro Township, Carlisle, PA 17015.
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3. Additional Defendant Jan M. Germer is the biological father of the children,
was Plaintiff's former husband and Defendant's step-father and is currently
an inmate at the Camp Hill Correctional Facility.
4. Defendant seeks custody of the following children:
Name Current address Date of Birth
Kaiden Riley Sigmund 754 West North Street, Carlisle, PA 11/29/2005
Kiley Sigmund 754 West North Street, Carlisle, PA 01/08/2007
5. The children were born out of wedlock.
6. The children are presently in the custody of Plaintiff at her residence at 754
West North Street, Carlisle, PA 17013.
7. During the past five years, the children/child have/has resided with the
following persons at the following addresses:
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Kayla Nikole Belcher, Shannon Lee Germer,
Jeffrey Dixon,Cody Sigmund, Lakin Witters,
and Josh Dietz
754 West North Street, Carlisle, PA
08/2010 - present
Kayla Nikole Belcher, Shannon Lee Germer,
Arthur Line,Cody Sigmund, Lakin Witters,
Mount Rock Road, Carlisle, PA 17015 04/2010 - 08/2010
Kayla Nikole Belcher, Shannon Lee Germer,
Jeffrey Dixon,Cody Sigmund, Lakin Witters,
Mohawk Road, Newville, PA 17241 04/2009 - 04/2010
Kayla Nikole Belcher, Shannon Lee Germer,
Arthur Line,Cody Sigmund, Lakin Witters,
McCalister Church Road, Carlisle, PA 17015
Kayla Nikole Belcher, Shannon Lee Germer,
Jeffrey Dixon,Cody Sigmund, Lakin Witters,
Newville Road, Carlisle, PA 17013
Kayla Nikole Belcher, Shannon Lee Germer,
Jeffrey Dixon,Cody Sigmund, Lakin Witters,
Newport (Street address unknown), PA
Kayla Nikole Belcher, Shannon Lee Germer,
Cody Sigmun, Lakin WiTiters,
01/2009 - 04/2009
01/2008 - 01/2009
07/2007 - 01/2008
Newport, (Street Address unknown), PA 01/2007 - 07/2007
Kayla Nikole Belcher, Shannon Lee Germer,
Cody Sigmund, Lakin WiTters, Jan Germer
29 Lancaster Avenue, Enola, PA 05/2005 - 01/2007
8. The mother of the children Kayla Nikole Belcher, an adult residing at 1654
Newville Road, East Pennsboro Township, Carlisle, PA 17015. Mother's
current status is single.
9. The biological father of the children, is currently an inmate at the Camp Hill
Correctional Facility. Father's current marital status is unknown.
10. The relationship of plaintiff to the children is grandmother. The plaintiff
currently resides with the following persons:
Name
Address
Jeffrey Dixon (husband), Cody Sigmund (son),
Lakin Witters (daughter), and Josh Dietz (nephew)
754 West North Street, Carlisle, PA
11. The relationship of defendant to children is that of biological mother.
Defendant currently resides with the following person:
Glenn Bear (age 21 ) 1654 Newville Road, Carlisle, PA 17015
12. Until Friday August 12, 2011Defendant resided with Plaintiff while
Defendant was a minor and both had custody of the children pursuant to
agreements prepared by Plaintiff's attorney while they resided together.
13. Defendant is now an adult and gainfully employed as a Certified Nursing
Assistant at the Church of God Home, North Hanover Street Carlisle, PA
17013
14. Defendant and her children do not have reasonable living conditions or
quarters in a house with five adults and three children.
15. Plaintiff has not provided stable living conditions and has moved the family
six (6) times in the past four years.
16. Defendant must share a bedroom and bed with her child or children.
17. Plaintiff remarried this past July for the fourth time and recently informed
Defendant they would again be moving.
18. Plaintiff informed Defendant that it was time she and her children move into
their own home and that Defendant had begun a serious relationship with a
man of her age.
19. The young man is gainfully employed and owns a home in East Pennsboro
Township.
20. Defendant informed Plaintiff she could not move out, could not date a man
unless Plaintiff approved.
21. Because of the living conditions, Defendant removed herself from Plaintiff's
rented home and attempted to take her children and Plaintiff refused her.
22. Plaintiff has refused Defendant to see or visit her children unless Plaintiff is
present.
23. Plaintiff has informed Defendant that she may see her children if she returns
to live with Plaintiff.
24. Defendant is living in Big Spring School District and desires her children,
one of whom is to enter school this school year, to attend school in the Big
Spring School District.
25. Plaintiff lives in the Carlisle School District but has stated she desires to
enroll the children in South Middleton School District as she plans on
moving to that school district with her new husband.
26. Plaintiff is employed as a truck driver and drives nightly leaving the
Defendant's children in the care and custody of Plaintiff's fourteen year old
daughter.
27. The parties entered into former agreements which were approved by this
Honorable Court, specifically the Honorable M.L. Ebert, Jr.; however, these
agreements were made with Defendant when she was a minor, without
benefit of counsel or a guardian ad litum. The most recent agreement and
order was signed by Defendant because she was told it had to be signed so
that her children could be covered under the Plaintiff's health insurance
policy.
28. Copies of all former Orders, Agreements and Stipulations are attached
hereto and collectively mark "Exhibit A".
29. The current agreement and Order provides that Defendant is to be given
partial custody of her children.
30. Defendant has on five separate occasions requested custody of her children
and Plaintiff continues to refuse in violation of their custody agreement and
in Contempt of this Honorable Court's Order.
31. Defendant has filed a Petition for Modification of the former Custody
agreement and Order, and is filing a Petition for termination of parental rights
of the biological father.
32. Defendant's counsel did attempt to reach Plaintiff's counsel relative to this
matter, but he, Michael J. Whare, Esquire, is on vacation and an cannot be
reached until August 25, 2011.
33. Counsel for Defendant did contact this Honorable Court's Conciliator with
hopes to reach Attorney Whare through other means, but all means were
unsuccessful.
34. It is in the best interest of the children that their custody be given to Defendant
mother until a hearing in this matter is held.
35. This custody matter has formerly been heard before the Honorable M. L.
Ebert, Jr.
36. Petitioner/mother did inform defendant/grandmother that Petitioner would be
presenting this matter to the court today.
37. This matter had previously been assigned to John J. Mangan, Jr., Esquire as
the Court's Custody Conciliator.
WHEREFORE, Petitioner requests that this Honorable Court enter an interim
Order of Custody granting her temporary custody of her children Kaiden Riley
Sigmund and Kiley Sigmund until a hearing in this matter before the Court or the
Conciliator may be held.
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A rney for Petitioner/Plaintiff
Supreme Court I.D.# 38444
1237 Holly Pike
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 249-2448
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VERIFICATION
I, Kayla Nikole Belcher, Petitioner/Defendant, hereby verify that the
statements made in the foregoing Petition are true and correct to the best of my
knowledge, information and belief.
I further understand that statements made herein are subject to the penalties of 18
Pa.C.S. Section 4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
Date:
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SHANNON LEE GERMER
Plaintiff
V.
KAYLA NIKOLE BELCHER
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
No. 2005-6378 CIVIL TERM
IN CUSTODY
And
JAN M. GERMER
Additional Defendant
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I hereby certify that a true and correct copy of the foregoing Petition for Special
Interim Relief in the above mentioned case was duly served on the following person
at the following address by means of United States First Class Mail, prepaid:
Michael J. Whare, Esquire
37 East Pomfret Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
Jan Germer
Inmate #HM0724
SCI Camp Hill
P.O. Box 200
Camp Hill, PA 17001
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ID# 38444
1237 Holly Pike
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 249-2448
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Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. : Civil Action- Law
KAYLA NIKOLE BELCHER, : No. 2005-6378
JAN M. GERMER
Defendants : IN CUSTODY
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1. All prior Orders in the above docket number are hereby vacated and replaced
with the instant Order.
2. Grandmother and Mother shall have shared legal custody of the children.
3. Grandmother shall have primary physical custody of the children subject to
periods of partial physical custody for Mother as mutually agreed upon by the
parties.
4. The parties shall share physical custody of the Children on the following major
holidays on an equal basis: Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas.
5. Mother agrees that when the children are in her custody, Tyler Line will not be
allowed to have contact with the children.
6. The welfare and convenience of the children shall be the prime consideration
of the parties in any application of the provisions of this Order. Both parties are
directed to listen carefully and consider the wishes of the children in addressing
the custodial schedule, any changes to the schedule and any other parenting
issues.
7. The parties are free to modify the terms of this Order but in order to do so the
Court makes it clear that both parties must be in complete agreement to any new
terms. That means that both parties must consent on what the new terms of the
custody arrangement or visitation schedule shall be.
BY THE COURT,
M.L. Ebert, Jr.
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Kayla Nikale Belcher, Pro se
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This Stipulation and Custody Agreement is made this 7 day of
)4 ?; I _, 2010 by and between Shannon Lee Germer (Hereinafter referred to as
"Grandmother") and Kayla Nikole Belcher (Hereinafter referred to as "Mother").
WHEREAS, Mother and Grandmother have reached an agreement relative to the
future care, custody and visitation of Kaiden Sigmund, bom November 29, 2005 and
Kiley Sigmund, born January 8, 2007( Hereinafter referred to as "Children"), the terms of
which agreement both parties desire to set forth in the present Stipulation and Custody
Agreement, and;
WHEREAS, Mother and Grandmother desire the provisions of the present
Stipulation and Custody Agreement be approved by the Honorable Court of Common
Pleas of Cumberland County and entered as a Court Order, with the same force and effect
as though said Order had been entered after Petition, Notice and Hearing. This
Stipulation and Custody Agreement modifies the previous Orders of Court entered on
November 23, 2009 by the Honorable Judge M.L. Ebert, Jr.
NOW THEREFORE, the parties, intending to be legally bound, and in
consideration of the mutual promises and agreements contained herein, hereby agree to
the custody order as follows:
1. Grandmother and Mother shall have shared legal custody of the children.
2. Grandmother shall have primary physical custody of the children subject to periods of
partial physical custody for Mother as mutually agreed upon by the parties.
3. The parties shall share physical custody of the Children on the following major
holidays on an equal basis: Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas.
4. Mother agrees that when the children are in her custody, Tyler Line will not be
allowed to have contact with the children.
5. The welfare and convenience of the children shall be the prime consideration of the
parties in any application of the provisions of this Order. Both parties are directed to
listen carefully and consider the wishes of the children in addressing the custodial
schedule, any changes to the schedule and any other parenting issues.
6. The parties are free to modify the terms of this Order but in order to do so the Court
makes it clear that both parties must be in complete agreement to any new terms. That
means that both parties must consent on what the new terms of the custody arrangement
or visitation schedule shall be.
7. The parties agree that in making this agreement there has been no fraud, concealment,
overreaching, coercion or other unfair dealing on the part of the other.
8. This Agreement shall be governed and controlled by the laws of Pennsylvania.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have hereto duly executed the present
Stipulation and Custody Agreement the day and year first above written.
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SHANNON LEE GERMER,
Plaintiff
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KAYLA NIKOLE BELCHER, JAN M.
GERMER
Defendants
Prior Judge: M. L. Ebert, Jr., J.
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
No. 05-6378 CIVIL ACTION LAW
IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW this 3 day of November 2009, upon consideration of the attached Custody
Conciliation Report, it is Ordered and Directed as follows:
All prior Orders entered in the above docket number are hereby VACATED and replaced with
the instant Order.
2. Legal Custody: The Maternal Grandmother, Shannon Genner, and the Mother, Kayla Belcher,
shall have shared legal custody of Kaiden Sigmund, born 11/29/2005 and Kiley Sigmund, born
01/08/2007. The parties shall have an equal right to make all major non-emergency decisions
affecting the Children's general well-being including, but not limited to, all decisions regarding
their health, education and religion. Pursuant to the terms of 23 Pa.C.S. §5309, each party shall
be entitled to all records and information pertaining to the Children including, but not limited
to, medical, dental, religious or school records, the residence address of the Children and of the
other party. To the extent one party has possession of any such records or information, that
party shall be required to share the same, or copies thereof, with the other party within such
reasonable time as to make the records and information of reasonable use to the other party.
3. Physical Custody: Maternal Grandmother, Shannon Germer, and Mother, Kayla Belcher, shall
share physical custody of the subject Children as the parties may agree. Absent further Order of
Court, the Father, Jan Germer, shall have no contact with the Children nor any other party to
this action.
4. As Father's parental rights have not been terminated, in the event that Father desires to, or is
able to, assert his legal/physical custodial rights to the subject Children, Father may petition the
Court for consideration.
5. This Order is entered pursuant to a Custody Conciliation Conference. The parties may modify
the provisions of this Order by mutual consent. In the absence of mutual consent, the terms of
this Order shall control.
By the Court,
Distribution:
Michael Whare, Esquire (Two copies of the instant Order)
Jan Germer, Inmate #HM0724, SCI Camp Hill, P.O. Box 200, Camp Hill, PA 17001
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SHANNON LEE GERMER,
Plaintiff
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KAYLA NIKOLE BELCHER, JAN M.
GERMER
Defendant
Prior Judge: M. L. Ebert, Jr., J.
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
No. 05-6378 CIVIL ACTION LAW
IN CUSTODY
CUSTODY CONCILIATION SUMMARY REPORT
IN ACCORDANCE WITH CUMBERLAND COUNTY RULE OF CIVIL PROCEDURE
1915.3-8(b), the undersigned Custody Conciliator submits the following report:
The pertinent information pertaining to the Children who are the subject of this
litigation is as follows:
Name Date of Birth Currently in the Custody of
Kaiden Riley Sigmund 11/29/2005 Maternal Grandmother and Mother
Kiley Sigmund 01/08/2007
Maternal Grandmother and Mother
A Conciliation Conference was held with regard to this matter on November 20, 2009
with the following individuals in attendance:
The Mother, Kayla Belcher, pro se
The Maternal Grandmother, Shannon Germer, with her counsel, Michael Whare, Esq.
The Father, Jan Germer, did not appear, (incarcerated SCI Camp Hill).
The parties agreed to the entry of an Order in the form as attached.
Date
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SHANNON LEE GERMER IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
PLAINTIFF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. 2005-6378 CIVIL ACTION LAW
KAYLA NIKOLE BELCHER, JAN M.
GERMER IN CUSTODY
DEFENDANT
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, Friday, October 16, 2009 , upon consideration of the attached Complaint,
it is hereby directed that parties and their respective counsel appear before John J. Mangan, Jr., Esq. the conciliator,
at 4th Floor, Cumberland County Courthouse, Carlisle on Friday, November 20, 2009 at 1:00 PM
for a Pre-Hearing Custody Conference. At such conference, an effort will be made to resolve the issues in dispute; or
if this cannot be accomplished, to define and narrow the issues to be heard by the court, and to enter into a temporary
order. Failure to appear at the conference may provide grounds for entrv of a temporary or permanent order.
The court hereby directs the parties to furnish any and all existing Protection from Abuse orders,
Special Relief orders, and Custody orders to the conciliator 48 hours prior to scheduled hearing.
FOR THE COURT.
By: /s/ oft . Man an t. E-9!2.
Custody Conciliator
The Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County is required by law to comply with the Americans
with Disabilites Act of 1990. For information about accessible facilities and reasonable accommodations
available to disabled individuals having business before the court, please contact our office. All arrangements
must be made at least 72 hours prior to any hearing or business before the court. You must attend the scheduled
conference or hearing.
YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR ATTORNEY AT ONCE. IF YOU DO NOT
HAVE AN ATTORNEY OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE OFFICE SET
FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP.
Cumberland County Bar Association
32 South Bedford Street
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
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SHANNON LEE GERMER,
Plaintiff
V.
KAYLA NIKOLE BELCHER
Defendant
V.
JAN M. GERMER
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: Civil Action- Law
: No. 2005-6378
: IN CUSTODY
PETITION TO MODIFY CUSTODY
AND NOW, comes Shannon Lee Germer, by and through her counsel, Michael J.
Whare, Esquire and in support of her Petition to Modify Custody avers as follows:
1. Plaintiff is Shannon Lee Germer, hereinafter referred to as "Grandmother".
2. Defendant is Kayla Nikole Belcher, hereinafter referred to as "Mother".
3. Defendant is Jan M. Germer, hereinafter referred to as "Father".
4. Plaintiff is the maternal grandmother of Kaiden Riley Sigmund, born
November 29, 2005 and Kiley Sigmund, born January 8, 2007. Defendant Kayla Nikole
Belcher is the biological mother of the children and Defendant Jan M. Genmer is the
biological father of the children.
5. The Honorable Judge M.L. Ebert, Jr. entered a Custody Order in regards to the
above captioned case on Janaary 4, 2006. (Attached as Exhibit A)
6. Since the entry of said Order, there has been a significant change in
circumstances in that:
a) Kiley Sigmund was born after current Custody Order was entered and
Grandmother desires to include her in the Custody Order.
b) The father of Kaiden Sigmund was unknown at the time of the previous
order and it has since been discovered that Jan Germer, former stepfather of Kayla
Belcher, is the father of both Kaiden and Kiley.
C) Father is currently incarcerated at SCI Camp Hill.
d) Mother resides with the Children at Grandmother's residence
e) Grandmother is best able to provide a safe and stable environment for the
Children.
f) Grandmother has undertaken and performed the primary parental
responsibilities for the Children.
7. The best interest of the Children will be served by the Court modifying said
Order and granting Grandmother shared physical and legal custody of the children.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff respectfully requests this Honorable Court grant her
Petition to Modify Custody.
Respectfully submitted,
Date: --,tj
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Michael J. Whare, Esq 're
37 East Pomfret Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
Supreme Ct. Id No. 89028
Attorney for Plaintiff
SHANNON LEE GERMER,
Plaintiff
V.
KAYLA NIKOLE BELCHER
Defendant
V.
JAN M. GERMER
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Civil Action- Law
No. 2005-6378
IN CUSTODY
ATTORNEY VERIFICATION
I verify that the statements made in this Petition are true and correct. I understand
that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. § 4904 relating
to unsworn falsification to authorities.
Date: /0-N-01
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SHANNON LEE GERMER,
Plaintiff
V.
KAYLA NIKOLE BELCHER
Defendant
V.
JAN M. GERMER
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Civil Action- Law
No. 2005-6378
IN CUSTODY
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Michael J. Where, Esquire, attorney for Plaintiff, do hereby certify that I this
day mailed a copy of the within Petition to Modify Custody upon the following by
depositing same in the United States mail, postage prepaid, at Carlisle, Pennsylvania,
addressed as follows:
Jan M. Germer
Inmate #HM0724
SCI Camp Hill
P.O. Box 200
Camp Hill, PA 17001
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SHANNON LEE TERMER,
PLAINTIFF
VS.
KAYLA NIKOLE BELCHER,
DEFENDANT
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
: PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 05-6378 CIVIL TERM
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: IN CUSTODY
QRDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this a? da of
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attached Stipulation for Agreed Order of Custody, Plaintiff SHANNON LEE GERMER and
Defendant KAYLA NIKOLE BELCHCER shall SHARE LEGAL and PHYSICAL
CUSTODY of the minor child, KAIDEN RILEY SIGMUND, in accordance with the language
contained in the within Stipulation.
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SHANNON LEE GERMER,
PLAINTIFF
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KAYLA NIKOLE BELCHER,
DEFENDANT
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
: PENNSYLVANIA
NODS- G?31PCML TERM
: CIVIL ACTION -LAW
: IN CUSTODY
NOTICE TO DEFEND AND CLAIM RIGHTS
You have been sued in court. If you wish to defend against the claims set forth in the
following pages, you must take action within twenty (20) days after this complaint and notice are
served, by entering a written appearance personally or by attorney and filing in writing with the
court your defenses or objections to the claims set forth against you. You are warned that if you
fail to do so the case may proceed without you and a judgment may be entered against you by the
court without further notice for any money claimed in the complaint or for any other claim or
relief requested by the Defendant/Petitioner. You may lose money or property or other rights
important to you.
YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU
DO NOT HAVE A LAWYER OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE
THE OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL
HELP.
Cumberland County Bar Association
2 Liberty Avenue
Carlisle PA 17013
(717) 249-3166
1-800-990-9108
SHANNON LEE GERMER,
PLAINTIFF
VS.
KAYLA NIKOLE, BELCHER,
DEFENDANT
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
: PENNSYLVANIA
NO.05 - Cr3 77 CIVIL TERM
CIVIL ACTION -LAW
IN CUSTODY
COMPLAINT FOR CUSTODY
AND NOW, comes the Plaintiff, SHANNON LEE GERMER, by and through her
counsel, Susan Kay Candiello, Esquire, of the Law Firm of Susan Kay Candiello, P.C., and files
this Complaint for Custody upon a cause of action of which the following is a statement:
1. The Plaintiff (hereinafter sometimes referred to as "Grandmother") is SHANNON
LEE GERMER, who currently resides at 29 Lancaster Avenue, Enola, Cumberland County,
Pennsylvania, 17025.
2. The Defendant (hereinafter sometimes referred to as "Mother") is KAYLA
NIKOLE BELCHER who currently resides at 29 Lancaster Avenue, Enola, Cumberland County,
Pennsylvania, 17025.
3. Plaintiff seeks Shared Legal and Physical Custody of the following child:
Name
Present Residence
Date of Birth
KAIDEN RILEY SIGMUND 29 Lancaster Avenue November 29, 2005
Enola, PA
4. The child was born out of wedlock.
5. The child is presently in the custody of the Plaintiff and Defendant, who reside at
29 Lancaster Avenue, Enola, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, 17025.
6. Since the child's birth the child has resided with the following persons at the
following addresses:
PERSONS ADDRESS DATES
Plaintiff, Defendant, Defendant's 29 Lancaster Avenue Birth to Present
Step-Father, Defendant's brother Enola, PA
7. The Mother of the child is the Defendant, Kayla Nikole Belcher, who currently resides
at 29 Lancaster Avenue, Enola, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, 17025. The Mother was
born on November 24, 1991 and is fourteen (14) years of age. The Mother is currently attending
East Pensboro Middle School, but has been and continues to be tutored in her home during the
2005-06 school year. Mother intends to complete high school.
8. The Defendant does not know the identity of the father of the child. Mother has had
sexual intercourse with more than one male and has no idea of the identity of the father.
9. The relationship of the Plaintiff, Shannon Lee Germer, to the child is that of the
Natural Grandmother. Grandmother resides at 29 Lancaster Avenue, Enola, Cumberland
County, Pennsylvania, 17025.
10. The Plaintiff, Grandmother, wishes to provide her daughter, the Defendant and her
grandson with a loving home in which they can both grow and develop.
11. The Plaintiff, Grandmother wishes to enable her daughter, the Defendant to
complete her high school education and any additional educational programs to enable her to be
successfully employed and able to provide a home for herself and her son.
12. The Plaintiff does not know of a person not a party to the proceedings who has
physical custody of the child or claims to have custody or visitation rights with respect to the
child.
13. Plaintiff has not participated as a party in any prior custody agreement concerning
the custody of the child in any other court in Pennsylvania.
14. Plaintiff has no information of a custody proceeding concerning the child pending
in a court of this Commonwealth at this time.
15. The best interests and permanent welfare of the child will be served by granting
the relief requested because:
A. Grandmother has been and continues to be the mother and primary
care giver for the Defendant and the child;
B. Grandmother does not wish to interfere with Mother's care and
relationship with the child, Grandmother only desires to have a formal
custody order in place to enable her to protect and care for her Daughter,
the Defendant and her grandson, the child in question.
16. Each parent whose parental rights to the child have not been terminated and
the person who has physical custody of the child have been named as parties to this
action.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff, SHANNON LEE GERMER, requests this Honorable Court
award the Plaintiff, SHANNON LEE GERMER and the Defendant, KAYLA NIKOLE
GELCHER, SHARED LEGAL and PHYSICAL CUSTODY of the minor child, KAIDEN
RILEY SIGMUND.
Respectfully submitted,
LAW FIRM OF SUSAN KAY CANDIELLO, P.C.
Dated: December 12, 2005
Susan Kay Candieil l
Counsel for Plain""
PA I.D. # 64998
4010 Glenfinnan Place
Mechanicsburg PA 17055
(717) 7242278
VERIFICATION
The undersigned hereby verifies that the facts averred in the foregoing document are true
and correct to the best of her knowledge, information, and belief. This verification is made
subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S.A. §4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
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SHANNON LEE GERMER,
PLAINTIFF
VS.
KAYLA NIKOLE BELCHER,
DEFENDANT
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
: PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 05-6378 CIVIL TERM
CIVIL ACTION -LAW
IN CUSTODY
STIPULATION FOR AGREED ORDER OF CUSTODY
Plaintiff SHANNON LEE GERMER (hereinafter sometimes referred to as
"Grandmother") currently resides at 29 Lancaster Avenue, Enola, Cumberland County,
Pennsylvania, 17025.
Defendant KAYLA NIKOLE BELCHER (hereinafter sometimes referred to as "Mother")
currently resides at 29 Lancaster Avenue, Enola, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, 17025.
The Father of the child is unknown.
KAIDEN RILEY SIGMUND (hereinafter sometimes referred to as "Kaiden"), born on
November 29, 2005, is the subject of this Stipulation for Agreed Order of Custody and is the
natural grandchild of Plaintiff SHANNON LEE GERMER and the natural child of Defendant
KAYLA NIKOLE BELCHER.
It is Plaintiff, SHANNON LEE GERMER and Defendant, KAYLA NIKOLE
BELCHER'S belief that it is in the best interests of this minor child to have a meaningful
ongoing relationship with his natural Grandmother and with his Mother, provided the child is in
a safe environment.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff, SHANNON LEE GERMER and Defendant, KAYLA
NIKOLE BELCHER have entered into a mutual agreement regarding the custody of this child
and respectfully request this Honorable Court to enter the following Order:
1. Plaintiff, SHANNON LEE GERMER and Defendant, KAYLA NIKOLE
BELCHER shall share Legal Custody (as defined in 23 Pa.C.S.A. Section 5302) of the minor
child, KAIDEN RILEY SIGMUND.
2. All decisions affecting the child's growth and development including, but not
limited to: choice of camp, if any; choice of day care provider; medical and dental treatment;
psychotherapy, psychoanalysis, or like treatment; decisions relating to actual or potential
litigation involving this child, directly or as beneficiary, other than custody litigation; education,
both secular and religious; scholastic athletic pursuits and other extracurricular activities shall be
considered major decisions and shall be made by Grandmother and Mother following a
harmonious policy in this child's best interest.
3. With regard to any emergency decisions which must be made, the party with
whom the child is physically with at the time shall be permitted to make the decision necessitated
by the emergency without consulting the other party in advance. However, that party shall
inform the other of the emergency and consult with her as soon as possible. Day-to-day
decisions of a routine nature shall be the responsibility of the party having physical custody at
the time.
4. Kaiden shall reside with Grandmother and Mother in Grandmother's residence
until Mother has graduated from high school and/or completed any additional educational
programs which Mother becomes enrolled in.
5. During the period of time while Kaiden and Mother are residing in Grandmother's
home Mother shall continue to have primary responsibility for Kaiden's care.
b. During the period of time while Kaiden and Mother are residing in Grandmother's
home Mother shall contribute financially to Grandmother as Mother is able, considering
Mother's age and responsibilities with Kaiden.
Grandmother and Mother shalt be free to mutually agree to alter and/or change
the terms of this agreement. If the alteration and/or agreement is permanent and/or a change
which will occur on numerous occasions, the parties agree the alteration and/or change shall be
in writing and signed by the parties.
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SHANNON LEE GERMER
KAYL NIKOLE BELCHER
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
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On this, the
(C{ day of -L->--CFIUYZ- , 2005, before me, a Notary
Public for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, the undersigned officer, personally appeared
SHANNON LEE (#ERMER, known to me (or satisfactorily proven) to be the person whose
name is subscribed to the within Stipulation for Agreed Order of Custody, and acknowledged
that she executed the same for the purpose therein contained.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have set my hand and notarial seal.
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On this, the day of(' 2005, before me, a Notary
Public for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, the undersigned officer, personally appeared
KAYLA NIKOLE BELCHER known to me (or satisfactorily proven) to be the person whose
name is subscribed to the within Stipulation for Agreed Order of Custody, and acknowledged
that she executed the same for the purpose therein contained.
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PLAINTIFF
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KAYLA NIKOLE BELCHER,
DEFENDANT
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
: PENNSYLVANIA,
NO. 05-6378 CIVIL TERM
CIVIL ACTION -LAW
IN CUSTODY
ACCEPTANCE OF SERVICE
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
I hereby accept service of the Complaint for Custody in the above matter.
Respectfully submitted,
Dated: December A , 2005 -'kC,iAA M fCL P»DjL-
KAYL NIKOLE BELCHER
Defendant
SHANNON LEE GERMER IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
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AND NOW, _ Tuesday, August 23, 2011 , upon consideration of the attached Complaint,
it is hereby directed that parties and their respective counsel appear before John J. Mangan, Jr., Esq. , the conciliator,
at 4th Floor, Cumberland County Courthouse, Carlisle on Tuesday, October 04, 2011 at 8:30 AM
for a Pre-Hearing Custody Conference. At such conference, an effort will be made to resolve the issues in dispute; or
if this cannot be accomplished, to define and narrow the issues to be heard by the court, and to enter into a temporary
order. Failure to appear at the conference may provide grounds for entry of a temporary or permanent order.
The court hereby directs the parties to furnish any and all existing Protection from Abuse orders,
Special Relief orders, and Custody orders to the conciliator 48 hours prior to scheduled hearing.
FOR THE COURT,
By: /s/ john. Mangan, r. Es q.
Custody Conciliator
The Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County is required by law to comply with the Americans
with Disabilites Act of 1990. For information about accessible facilities and reasonable accommodations
available to disabled individuals having business before the court, please contact our office. All arrangements
must be made at least 72 hours prior to any hearing or business before the court. You must attend the scheduled
conference or hearing.
YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR ATTORNEY AT ONCE. IF YOU DO NOT
HAVE AN ATTORNEY OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE OFFICE SET
FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP.
Cumberland County Bar Association
32 South Bedford Street
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KAYLA NIKOLE BELCHER,
DEFENDANT
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JAN M. GERMER,
ADDITIONAL DEFENDANT
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
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: NO. 05-6378 CIVIL
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Petition for Interim Special Relief,
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED AND DIRECTED that:
1. A rule is issued upon Shannon Lee Germer to show cause why the Petition
for Interim Special Relief should not be granted;
2. Shannon Lee Germer shall file an Answer to the Petition for Interim Special
Relief on or before September 2, 2011.
3. Upon receipt of the Answer, this Court will determine if further Order or
hearing is necessary.
By the Court,
M. L. Ebert, Jr., J.
Joseph Buckley, Esquire
Attorney for Petitioner, Defendant
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day of September 2011, upon consideration of the attached Custody
Conciliation Report, it is Ordered and Directed as follows:
All prior Orders entered in the above docket number are hereby VACATED and replaced with
the instant Order.
2. Legal Custody: The Maternal Grandmother, Shannon Germer, and the Mother, Kayla Belcher,
shall have shared legal custody of Kaiden Sigmund, born 11/29/2005 and Kiley Sigmund, born
01/08/2007. The parties shall have an equal right to make all major non-emergency decisions
affecting the Children's general well-being including, but not limited to, all decisions regarding
their health, education and religion. Pursuant to the terms of 23 Pa.C.S. §5309, each party shall
be entitled to all records and information pertaining to the Children including, but not limited
to, medical, dental, religious or school records, the residence address of the Children and of the
other party. To the extent one party has possession of any such records or information, that
party shall be required to share the same, or copies thereof, with the other party within such
reasonable time as to make the records and information of reasonable use to the other party.
3. Physical Custody: Maternal Grandmother, Shannon Germer, shall have primary physical
custody of the Children subject to Mother's, Kayla Belcher, partial physical custody as follows.
Mother shall have custody every Tuesday during the day and then every Wednesday 7 pm until
Friday 7 pm. These custodial periods for Mother are contingent upon Maternal Grandmother
meeting Mother's current paramour to make sure the Children are in good care. Additionally,
Mother's periods of custody are contingent upon her having stable, safe and adequate housing
for the Children. If these conditions are not met, the parties shall arrange custody as agreed
upon until the status conference. Absent further Order of Court, the Father, Jan Germer, shall
have no contact with the Children whatsoever, nor any other party to this action.
4. The parties shall continue to engage in counseling until discharge is recommended.
The non-custodial party shall have liberal telephone contact with the Children on a reasonable
basis.
6. Neither party may say or do anything nor permit a third party to do or say anything that may
estrange the Children from the other party, or injure the opinion of the Children as to the other
party, or may hamper the free and natural development of the Children's love or affection for
the other party. To the extent possible, both parties shall not allow third parties to disparage
the other parent in the presence of the Children.
7. In the event of a medical emergency, the custodial party shall notify the other parties as soon as
practicable after the emergency is handled.
8. During any periods of custody or visitation, the parties shall not possess or use illegal
substances or consumelbe under the influence of alcoholic beverages to the point of
intoxication. The parties shall likewise assure, to the extent possible, that other household
members and/or house guests comply with this provision.
9. A status conference with the assigned conciliator is hereby scheduled for October 25, 2011 at
11.30 am Holidays to also be addressed.
10. This Order is entered pursuant to a Custody Conciliation Conference. The parties may modify
the provisions of this Order by mutual consent. In the absence of mutual consent, the terms of
this Order shall control.
By the Court,
Distribution:
? Michael Whare, Esquire
? Joseph Buckley, Esquire
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Plaintiff
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KAYLA NIKOLE BELCHER, JAN M.
GERMER
Defendant
Prior Judge: M. L. Ebert, Jr., J.
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
No. 05-6378
IN CUSTODY
CIVIL ACTION LAW
CUSTODY CONCILIATION SUMMARY REPORT
IN ACCORDANCE WITH CUMBERLAND COUNTY RULE OF CIVIL PROCEDURE
1915.3-8(b), the undersigned Custody Conciliator submits the following report:
1. The pertinent information pertaining to the Children who are the subject of this
litigation is as follows:
Name Date of Birth Currently in the Custody of
Kaiden Riley Sigmund 11/29/2005 Maternal Grandmother and Mother
Kiley Sigmund 01/08/2007 Maternal Grandmother and Mother
2. A Conciliation Conference was held with regard to this matter on November 20, 2009,
an Order issued November 23, 2009, a stipulated Order was issued April 12, 2010 and a
conference was held November 06, 2011 with the following individuals in attendance:
The Mother, Kayla Belcher, Joseph Buckley
The Maternal Grandmother, Shannon Germer, with her counsel, Michael Whare, Esq.
The Father, Jan Germer, did not appear, (incarcerated SCI Camp Hill).
3. The parties agreed to the entry of an Order in the form as attached..
Date W,.M , Esquire
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