HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-0859AMBER L. DONNELLY,
Plaintiff
VS.
MICHAEL L. DONNELLY,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
No. 0(,- i'' 5 9 Civil Term
ACTION IN DIVORCE
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 prompt action. You are warned that if you fail to do so, the case
may proceed without you and a decree of divorce or annulment may be entered against you by the
Court. A judgment may also be entered against you for any other claim or relief requested in
these papers by the Plaintiff. You may lose money or property or other rights important to you,
including custody or visitation of your children.
Where the ground for the divorce is indignities or irretrievable breakdown of the
marriage, you may request marriage counseling. A list of marriage counselors is available at the
office of the Prothonotary, Cumberland County Courthouse.
IF YOU DO NOT FILE A CLAIM FOR ALIMONY, DIVISION OF PROPERTY,
LAWYER'S FEES AND EXPENSES BEFORE A DIVORCE OR ANNULMENT IS
GRANTED, YOU MAY LOSE THE RIGHT TO CLAIM THEM.
YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU DO
NOT HAVE A LAWYER OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO, OR TELEPHONE, THE
OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP.
Cumberland County Bar Association
32 South Bedford St.
Carlisle, Pa. 17013
(717) 244-3166
AMBER L. DONNELLY,
Plaintiff
VS.
MICHAEL L. DONNELLY,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
No. D G - S'57 Civil Term
ACTION IN DIVORCE
COMPLAINT IN DIVORCE
COUNT I - DIVORCE
1. Plaintiff is Amber L. Donnelly, a competent adult individual, who has resided at 357
Maple Lane, Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, 17013 since July 2004.
2. Defendant is Michael L. Donnelly, a competent adult individual, who is believed
to reside at 424 Fairground Ave., Carlisle, Pa. 17013.
3. Plaintiff and Defendant have been bona fide residents of the Commonwealth for at
least 6 months immediately previous to the filing of this Complaint.
4. The Plaintiff and the Defendant were married on September 19, 2003 in Perry County,
Pennsylvania.
5. There have been no prior actions of divorce or for annulment between the parties.
6. Plaintiff has been advised that counseling is available and that plaintiff may have the
right to request that the court require the parties to participate in counseling.
7. Plaintiff and Defendant have one child together; namely, Emily Marie Donnelly, date
of birth, October 16, 2004.
8. Plaintiff and Defendant are both citizens of the United States of America.
9. Neither Plaintiff or Defendant are a member of the Armed Forces of the United States
of any of its allies.
10. The Plaintiff avers that the grounds on which this action is based are: That the
marriage is irretrievably broken.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff requests the court to enter a decree in divorce.
COUNT 11 - CUSTODY
11. Sections 1. - 10. are herein incorporated by reference.
12. The parties are the natural parents of Emily Marie Donnelly, date of birth, October
16, 2004.
13. The parties have been unable to enter a custody stipulation in writing.
14. A custody complaint is being filed contemporaneously with this complaint.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff prays this Honorable Court, to enter a custody Order regarding
the child.
I verify that the statements made in this Complaint 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.
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Date:
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Amber L. onnelly, Pla' iff
Respectfully submitted,
No. 79465
South Pitt Street
Carlisle, Pa. 17013
(717) 245-8508
ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF
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AMBER L. DONNELLY, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
VS. No. S S q Civil Term
MICHAEL L. DONNELLY ACTION IN CUSTODY
Defendant
CUSTODY COMPLAINT
1. Plaintiff is Amber L. Donnelly, who currently resides at 357 Maple Lane, Carlisle,
Cumbeland County, Pennsylvania, 17013.
2. Defendant is Michael L. Donnelly, who is currently believed to resides at 424
Fairground Ave., Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pa., 17013.
3. Plaintiff is the mother of the following child and seeks custody of the following child:
NAME DOB/AGE ADDRESS
Emily Marie Donnelly 10/16/04 (1) 357 Maple Lane
Carlisle, Pa. 17013
Mother and Father married on: September 19, 2003. Mother currently has primary
physical custody of the child.
During the past five years, the children have resided with the following persons and at the
following addresses:
NAME ADDRESSES DATES
Amber and Michael 357 Maple Lane Birth - 2/9/6
Donnelly Carlisle, Pa. 17013
Amber Donnelly 357 Maple Lane 2/9/6 - present
Carlisle, Pa. 17013
The mother of the child is Amber L. Donnelly.
She is married to Michael L. Donnelly.
The father the child is Michael L. Donnelly, and he currently resides at: 424 Fairground
Ave., Carlisle, Pa. 17013.
He is married to Amber L. Donnelly.
4. The relationship of plaintiff to the child is that of Mother. The persons that the
Plaintiff currently resides with are: the child.
5. The relationship of defendant to the child is that of Father. The persons that the
Defendant is believed to reside with are his parents.
6. Plaintiff has not participated as a parry or witness, or in another capacity, in other
litigation concerning the custody of the child in this or another court.
Plaintiff has no information of a custody proceeding concerning the child pending in a
court of this Commonwealth.
Plaintiff does not know of a party to the proceedings who has physical custody of the
child or anyone who claims to have custody or visitation rights with respect to the child.
7. The best interest and permanent welfare of the child will be served by granting the
relief requested because: The parties Ma rated on February 9 2006, when Father moved out of
the marital home Mother is requesting an order which indicates that she has rim physical
custody and that the parties shall have shared legal custody. Mother believes that it would be in
the best interest of the child that the child remain with her since has been the primarv caretaker
since birth.
8. Each parent whose parental rights to the child have not been terminated and the person
who has physical custody of the child has been named as parties to this action.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff requests the court to grant custody of the child.
Respectfully
Date: U'` I[ i
Adams, Esquir
No. 79465
South Pitt Street
Carlisle, Pa. 17013
(717) 245-8508
ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF
VERIFICATION
I verify that the statements made in this Complaint 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: Amber L. Donn ly, Plaintiff
AMBER L. DONNELLY IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
PLAINTIFF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. 06-859 CIVIL ACTION LAW
MICHAEL L. DONNELLY
IN CUSTODY
DEFENDANT
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, Thursday, February16, 2006 ,, upon consideration of the attached Complaint,
it is hereby directed that parties and their respective counsel appear before Hubert X. Gilroy, Esq. the conciliator,
at 4th Floor, Cumberland County Courthouse, Carlisle on Thursday, March 16, 2006 at 9:30 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. All children age five or older may also be present at the conference. Failure to appear at the conference may
provide grounds for entry of a temporary or permanent order.
The court hereby directs the parties to furnish any and all existing Protection from Abuse orders,
Special Relief orders, and Custody orders to the conciliator 48 hours prior to scheduled hearing.
FOR THE COURT.
By: /s/ Hubert X.GilroREE.
Custody Conciliator lY
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 schedulec
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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AMBER L. DONNELLY, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
vs. No. 06 - 859 Civil Term
MICHAEL L. DONNELLY, ACTION IN DIVORCE
Defendant
AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE
AND NOW, this February 24, 2006, I, Jane Adams, Esquire, hereby certify that
on February 16, 2006 a certified true copy of the NOTICE TO DEFEND, COMPLAINT IN
DIVORCE, AND CUSTODY COMPLAINT were served, via certified mail, return receipt
requested, addressed to-
Michael L. Donnelly
424 Fairground Ave. • complete items 1, 2, and 3. Also complete
item 4 if Restricted Delivery is desired.
Carlisle, Pa. 17013 0 Print your name and address on the reverse
so that we can return the card to you.
DEFENDANT ¦ Attach this card to the back of the mailpiece,
or on the front if space permits.
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4. Restricted Delivery? (Extra Fee) Yes
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D. No, 79465
64 South Pitt Street
Carlisle, Pa. 17013
(717) 245-8508
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AMBER L. DONNELLY, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
vs. No. 06 - 859 Civil Term
MICHAEL L. DONNELLY, ACTION IN DIVORCE
Defendant
AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE
AND NOW, this March 7, 2006, I, Jane Adams, Esquire, hereby certify that
on A)(jgC?3) )00(, a certified true copy of the ORDER SETTING A CUSTODY
CONCILIATION was served, via certified mail, return receipt requested, addressed to:
Michael L. Donnelly
424 Fairground Ave. SENDER: COMPLETE THIS SECTION
17013
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Carlisle ¦ Complete items, 2, and 3. Also complete
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, Item 4 if Restricted Delivery is desired.
DEFENDANT ¦ Print your game and address on the reverse
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4. Restricted Delivery? (Extra Fee) ? Yes
2. Article Number 704 1350 0003 7288 4691
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Respectfully
l ale Adams, Esquire
UP. No. 79465
64 South Pitt Street
Carlisle, Pa. 17013
(717) 245-8508
ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF
MAR 2 0 2006
AMBER L. DONNELLY,
Plaintiff
V.
MICHAEL L. DONNELLY,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 06-859
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN CUSTODY
COURT ORDER
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AND NOW, this I? day of March, 2006, upon consideration of the attached
Custody Conciliation Report, it is ordered and directed as follows:
1. The Mother, Amber L. Donnelly, and the Father, Michael L. Donnelly, shall enjoy
shared legal custody of Emily Marie Donnelly, born October 16, 2004.
2. Physical custody shall be handled with the Mother having primary custody but the
Father having periods of temporary custody as follows:
A. From Sunday, March 19`' at 9:00 a.m. until Tuesday, March 219 at 5:00 p.m.
Father shall pick up the minor child at Mother's home and deliver the child
back to the Mother at the end of all periods of custody.
B. On Sunday, March 26th from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.
C. On Wednesday, March 29th from 9:00 a.m. until Thursday, March 30'h until
6:00 p.m.
D. On Sunday, April 2nd from 9:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m.
E. From Wednesday, April 5th at 9:00 a.m. until Thursday, April 6`h at 6:00 p.m.
F. On Sunday, April 9th from 9:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m.
3. The parties will meet with the Custody Conciliator again for a conference on Tuesday,
April 11, 2006 at 8:30 a.m.
BY THE COURT,
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3Mr. Michael L. Donnelly
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AMBER L. DONNELLY,
Plaintiff
V.
MICHAEL L. DONNELLY,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 06-859 CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN CUSTODY
CONCILIATION CONFERENCE SUMMARY REPORT
IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CUMBERLAND COUNTY CIVIL RULE OF
PROCEDURE 1915.3-8(b), the undersigned Custody Conciliator submits the following
report:
1. The pertinent information pertaining to the child who is the subject of this litigation is
as follows:
Emily Marie Donnelly, born October 16, 2004
2. A Conciliation Conference was held on March 16, 2006 with the following individuals
in attendance:
The Mother, Amber L. Donnelly, with her counsel, Jane Adams, Esquire
The Father, Michael L. Donnelly, who appeared without counsel
3. The parties have only been separated one month. Mother is seeking primary custody.
Father is unwilling to agree and a hearing may be necessary. However, the Conciliator
feels that a temporary Order should be put in place that the parties try for a few weeks
after which we should have another custody conciliation conference to review the
matter.
4. The Conciliator recommends an Order in the form as attached.
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Date: March 7 , 2006
Hubert X. GjYroy, Esquire
Custody C ciliator
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AMBER L. DONNELLY, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF _ Y
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. : NO. 06-859 CIVIL ACTION - LAW
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IN CUSTODY
MICHAEL L. DONNELLY,
Defendant
COURT ORDER
AND NOW, this It N% day of April, 2006, upon consideration of the attached
Custody Conciliation Report, it is ordered and directed that this Court's prior Order of
March 27, 2006 shall be vacated and replaced with the following Order:
1. The Mother, Amber L. Donnelly, and the Father, Michael L. Donnelly, shall enjoy
shared legal custody of Emily Marie Donnelly, born October 16, 2004.
2. The Mother shall enjoy primary physical custody of the minor child.
3. The Father shall enjoy periods of physical custody of the minor child as follows:
A. Every Sunday from 9:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m.
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B. During the week when Father has his normal two days off from work, Father
shall have custody from the first day at 9:00 a.m. through the second day at
6:00 p.m.
C. Father shall also have custody on such other times as the parties may agree.
4. The parties shall alternate or share major holidays.
5. The parties shall afford each other at least one week vacation during the summer
months with the understanding that they shall give the other parent at least 60 days'
notice as to when they intend to exercise vacation.
This Order may be modified by the parties by agreement. Absent an agreement, the
parties shall follow the Order. In the event either party desires to modify this Order,
that party may petition the Court to have the case again scheduled with the Custody
Conciliator. r A
Cc: ,/J ne Adams, Esquire
:r. Michael L. Donnelly
BY THE COURT,
M. L. Ebert, Jr. Judge
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AMBER L. DONNELLY,
Plaintiff
V.
MICHAEL L. DONNELLY,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 06-859 CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN CUSTODY
Prior Judge: The Honorable M. L. Ebert, Jr.
CONCILIATION CONFERENCE SUMMARY REPORT
IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CUMBERLAND COUNTY CIVIL RULE OF
PROCEDURE 1915.3-8(b), the undersigned Custody Conciliator submits the following
report:
1. The pertinent information pertaining to the child who is the subject of this litigation is
as follows:
Emily Marie Donnelly, born October 16, 2004
2. A Conciliation Conference was held on April 11, 2006 with the following individuals in
attendance:
The Mother, Amber L. Donnelly, with her counsel, Jane Adams, Esquire
The Father, Michael L. Donnelly, who appeared without counsel
3. The parties agree to the entry of an Order in the form as attached.
Date: April 0 2006 a?-- ??
Hubert X. ilroy, Esquire
Custody onciliator
AMBER L. DONNELLY, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
VS. No. 06 - 859 Civil Term
MICHAEL L. DONNELLY, ACTION IN DIVORCE
Defendant
AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE
AND NOW, this August 4, 2006, I, Jane Adams, Esquire, hereby certify that
on July 26, 2006, a certified true copy of the NOTICE TO DEFEND and COMPLAINT IN
DIVORCE was served, via'ceMfied iaail,4atura, pt*uested, addressed to:
Michael L. Donnelly
424 Fairground Ave.
Carlisle, Pa. 17013
DEFENDANT
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I. No. 79465
64 South Pitt Street
Carlisle, Pa. 17013
(717) 245-8508
ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF
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AMBER L. DONNELLY,
Plaintiff
VS.
MICHAEL L. DONNELLY,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
No. 06 - 859 Civil Term
: ACTION IN DIVORCE
PETITION FOR MODIFICATION OF CUSTODY
AND NOW, comes Petitioner, Amber L. Donnelly, by and through her counsel, Jane
Adams, Esquire, and petitions the Court as follows:
1. Plaintiff is Amber L. Donnelly, who currently resides at 357 Maple Lane, Carlisle,
Cumbeland County, Pennsylvania, 17013.
2. Defendant is Michael L. Donnelly, who resides at 109 Carlisle Road, Newville,
Cumberland County, Pa., 17241.
3. The parties are the natural parents of one child, namely, Emily Marie Donnelly, born
October 16, 2004.
4. The parties are subject to an Order of Court regarding custody of the child, dated April
20, 2006, a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference as Exhibit "A".
5. The Order provides that the Father shall have custody of the child every Sunday from
9:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. and on his days off through 6:00 p.m. on his second day off.
6. Since the custody Order was entered, Mother has obtained anew job which sometimes
requires to her to work past 6:00 p.m.
7. The child currently does not attend day care; Mother has requested that Father keep
the child past 6:00 p.m. and he has refused.
8. If Father'continues to refuse to keep the child, and accommodate Mother's work
schedule, Mother may be forced to put the child in daycare, or hire a babysitter.
9. Mother does not believe it is in the best interest of the child for the child to enter
daycare. Also, if Mother is forced to hire a babysitter, she will incur substantial unnecessary
expenses which will be' in turn be passed on to Father in the form of an updated increased child
support Order.
10. Mother, is requesting a custody conciliation at which the parties could further discuss
an updated a suitable schedule for the physical custody of the child.
11. It is believed and averred that the best interest and permanent welfare of the child
will be promoted by changes proposed in this custody petition.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff requests the court to set a conciliation date to examine issues
regarding custody of the child
Respectfully submitted,
Date: l 6
I.D. No. 79465
64 So th Pitt Street
Carlisle, Pa. 17013
ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF
AMBER L. DONNELLY, : IN THE COURT OF COMM
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. NO. 06-859 CIVIL ACTION - LAW
MICHAEL L. DONNELLY, IN CUSTODY
Defendant
COURT ORDER
AND NOW, this day of April, 2006, upon consideration of the attached
Custody Conciliation Report, it is ordered and directed that this Court's prior Order of
March 2;7, 2006 shall be vacated and replaced with the following Order:
1. The Mother, Amber L. Donnelly, and the Father, Michael L. Donnelly, shall enjoy
shared legal custody of Emily Marie Donnelly, born October 16, 2004.
2. The Mother shall enjoy primary physical custody of the minor child.
3. The Father shall enjoy periods of physical custody of the minor child as follows:
A. Every Sunday from 9:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m.
B. During the week when Father has his normal two days off from work, Father
shall have custody from the first day at 9:00 a.m. through the second day at
6:00 p.m.
C. Father shall also have custody on such other times as the parties may agree.
4. The parties shall alternate or share major holidays.
5. The parties shall afford each other at least one week vacation during the summer
months with the understanding that they shall give the other parent at least 60 days'
notice as to when they intend to exercise vacation.
6. This Order may be modified by the parties by agreement. Absent an agreement, the
parties shall follow the Order. In the event either party desires to modify this Order,
that party may petition the Court to have the case again scheduled with the Custody
Conciliator.
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AMBER L. DONNELLY,
Plaintiff
V.
MICHAEL L. DONNELLY,
Defendant
Prior Judge: The Honorable M. L. Ebert, Jr.
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 06-859 CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN CUSTODY
CONCILIATION CONFERENCE SUMMARY REPORT
IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CUMBERLAND COUNTY CIVIL RULE OF
PROCEDURE 1915.3-8(b), the undersigned Custody, Conciliator submits the following
report:
1. The pertinent information pertaining to the child who is the subject of this litigation is
as follows:
Emily Marie Donnelly, born October 16, 2004
2. it Conciliation Conference was held on April 11, 2006 with the following individuals in
attendance:
The Mother, Amber L. Donnelly, with her counsel, Jane Adams, Esquire
The Father, Michael L. Donnelly, who appeared without counsel
3. The parties agree to the entry of an Order in the form as attached.
Date: April 2006
Hubert X. ilroy, Esquire
Custody onciliator
VERIFICATION
I verify that the statements made in this Complaint are true and correct. I understand that
false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. §49014 relating to unsworn
falsification to authorities.
Date: ` 'll1U Amber L. Donne 1 Peltitioner
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AMBER L. DONNELLY IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
PLAINTIFF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. 06-859 CIVIL ACTION LAW
MICHAEL L. DONNELLY
DEFENDANT
. IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, Thursday, September 07, 2006 , upon consideration of the attached Complaint,
it is hereby directed that parties and their respective counsel appear before Hubert X. Gilroy, Esq. , the conciliator,
at 4th Floor, Cumberland County Courthouse, Carlisle on Friday, September 29, 2006 at 9:30 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. All children age five or older may also be present at the conference. Failure to appear at the conference may
provide grounds for entry of a temporary or permanent order.
The court hereby directs the parties to furnish any and all existing Protection from Abuse orders,
Special Relief orders, and Custody orders to the conciliator 48 hours prior to scheduled hearing.
FOR THE COURT,
By: /s/ Hubert X. Gilroy, Esq.
Custody Conciliator Af*
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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AMBER L. DONNELLY, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. CIVIL ACTION - LAW
MICHAEL L. DONNELLY, NO. 06-859
Defendant IN CUSTODY
COURT ORDER
AND NOW, this )0 day of October, 2006, upon consideration of the attached
Custody Conciliation Report, it is ordered that this Court's prior Order of April 20, 2006 is
vacated and replaced with the following Order:
1. The Mother, Amber L. Donnelly, and the Father, Michael L. Donnelly, shall enjoy
shared legal custody of Emily Marie Donnelly, born October 16, 2004.
2. The Mother shall enjoy primary physical custody of the minor child.
3. The Father shall enjoy periods of temporary physical custody of the minor child as
follows:
A. Every weekend from Saturday at 6:00 p.m. until Sunday at 9:00 p.m.
B. During the week when Father has his normal two days off from work, from
the first day at 9:00 a.m. through the second day at 9:00 p.m.
C. At such other times as agreed upon by the parties.
4. The Mother shall always have custody of the minor child on Mother's Day and the
Father shall always have custody of the minor child on Father's Day. This
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provision shall supercede any other provision of this Order.
5. The holiday schedule shall be handled as follows:
A. Christmas shall be split into two segments: Segment A being from
December 24th at noon until December 25th at noon, and Segment B being
from December 25th at noon until December 26th at noon. The parties shall
alternate custody on those two Segments with the Mother having Segment
A in 2006 and the Father having Segment B in 2006.
B. Thanksgiving day shall be divided into two sessions, from 9:00 a.m. until
3:00 p.m. and from 3:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. The parties shall alternate this
arrangement, with the Father having the morning session in 2006 and the
Mother having the evening session with the parties alternating thereafter.
C. For the New Year's holiday, the holiday shall be split into two segments:
Segment A shall be New Year's eve from noon until New Year's day at
noon, and Segment B shall be from New Year's day at noon until January
2"a at noon. The parties shall alternate these segments with the Father
having the first segment starting on New Year's Eve 2006.
D. For the Easter holiday, the day shall be divided from 9:00 a.m. until 3:00
p.m. and 3:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. The Mother shall have the first segment
of Easter for 2007.
E. The parties shall alternate custody for Memorial Day, July 4th and Labor
Day. The times shall be from 9:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. The Father shall
have custody on Memorial Day, 2007.
6. The parties shall afford each other at least one week vacation during the
summer months with the understanding that they will give the other parent at
least 60 days notice as to when they intend to exercise vacation.
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Ir. Michael L. Donnelly
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AMBER L. DONNELLY, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. CIVIL ACTION - LAW
MICHAEL L. DONNELLY, NO. 06-859
Defendant IN CUSTODY
Prior Judge: The Honorable M. L. Ebert, Jr.
CONCILIATION CONFERENCE SUMMARY REPORT
IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CUMBERLAND COUNTY CIVIL RULE OF
PROCEDURE 1915.3-8(b), the undersigned Custody Conciliator submits the following
report:
1. The pertinent information pertaining to the child who is the subject of this litigation is
as follows:
Emily Marie Donnelly, born October 16, 2004
2. A Conciliation Conference was held on October 19, 2006, with the following
individuals in attendance:
The Mother, Amber L. Donnelly, with her counsel, Jane Adams, Esquire
The Father, Michael L. Donnelly, who appeared without counsel
3. The parties agreed to the entry of an Order in the form as attached.
October 19 , 2006 4 \&
Hubert X. roy, Esquire
Custody Conciliator
AMBER L. DONNELLY, : IN THE COURT OF. COMMON PLEAS
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY; PENNSYLVANIA
VS. No. 06 859 Civil Term,
MICHAEL L. DONNELLY,, ACTION IN DIVORCE
Defendant
PRAECIPE TO TRANSMIT RECORD
TO THE PROTHONOTARY: Please transmit the record, together with the following
information to the Court for entry of'a divorce'. ecree
1. Ground for divorce: irretrievable breakdown under §3301(c) of the Divorce Code. ,
2. Date and manner of the service of the Complaint: served via certified mail, restricted
delivery, return receipt requested, on February 16, 2006.
3. Date of execution of the affidavit of consent required by 3301(c) of the Divorce Code:
By Plaintiff February 5, 2007.
By Defendant: February 5,-2007.
4. Related claims pending: None.
5. Date Defendant's Waiver of Notice in §3301(c) Divorce was filed with the
Prothonotary: February 8, 2007
Date Plaintiffs Waiver of Notice in §3301(c) Divorce was filed with the
Prothonotary: February 8, 2007
Respectfully Submitted:
Date:
Adams, Esquire
No. 79465
64 S. Pitt Street
Carlisle, Pa. 17013
(717) 245-8508
Attorney for Plaintiff
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Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
VS. : No. 06 - 859 Civil Term
MICHAEL L. DONNELLY, ACTION IN DIVORCE
Defendant
MARRIAGE SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT, made this day of 200 ,7, and
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between, AMBER L. DONNELLY, of Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylv ia, hereinafter
referred to as "WIFE", and MICHAEL L. DONNELLY, of Newville, Cumberland County,
Pennsylvania, hereinafter referred to as "HUSBAND".
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, Husband and Wife were lawfully married on September 19, 2003, in Perry
County, Pennsylvania, and;
WHEREAS, there was one child born of this marriage;
WHEREAS, diverse, unhappy differences, disputes, and difficulties have arisen between
the parties and it is the intention of Husband and Wife to live separate and apart for the rest of
their natural lives, and the parties desire to settle their respective financial property rights and
obligations as between each other, including the settling of all matters between them relating to
ownership and equitable distribution of real and personal property; the settling of all matters
between them relating to the past, present, and future support, alimony, and/or maintenance of
Husband or Wife; and in general, the settling of any and all possible claims by one against the
other or against their respective estates;
NOW THEREFORE, Husband and Wife, in consideration of the mutual promises,
covenants and undertakings hereinafter set forth and for other good and valuable consideration,
receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, and each intending to be legally bound, Husband and
Wife hereby covenant and agree as follows:
1. FULL DISCLOSURE OF ASSETS. Each party warrants that he or she has made a
full and fair disclosure of income, assets, and their valuation prior to the execution of this
Agreement as well as any other fact relating in any way to the subject matter of this agreement.
These disclosures are part of the consideration made by each parry for entering into this
agreement. Each party agrees that he or she shall not, at any future time, raise as a defense, or
otherwise, the lack of such disclosure in any legal proceedings involving this agreement, with the
exception of disclosure that may have been fraudulently withheld. In the event that either party,
at any time hereafter, discovers such a fraudulently undisclosed asset, that party shall have the
right to petition the Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County to make equitable
distribution of such asset. The non-disclosing party shall be responsible for payment of counsel
fees, costs, or expenses incurred by the other party in seeking equitable distribution of such asset.
2. ADVICE OF COUNSEL. The Husband is PRO SE and does not have an attorney.
The Wife has employed and had the benefit or counsel of Jane Adams, Esquire, as her attorney.
Each party has carefully and completely read this agreement and has been advised and is
completely aware not only of its contents but of its legal effect. Husband and Wife acknowledge
that this agreement is not a result of collusion, improper or illegal agreements.
Husband has been advised of his right to counsel, voluntarily elected to forego
representation, and understands that Jane Adams, Esquire is only representing Wife.
3. SEPARATION. The parties intend to maintain separate and permanent domiciles
and to live apart from each other. Neither party shall harass, annoy, injure, threaten, or interfere
with the other party in any manner whatsoever. Each party may carry on and engage in any
employment, profession, business or other activity as he or she may deem advisable. Neither
party shall interfere with the uses, ownership, enjoyment, or disposition of any property now
owned and not specified herein or property hereafter acquired by the other.
4. SUBSEQUENT DIVORCE. The parties hereby acknowledge that Wife has filed a
Complaint in Divorce in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, claiming that the marriage is
irretrievably broken under the no-fault mutual consent provision of Section 3301(c) of the
Pennsylvania Divorce Code. Husband hereby expresses his agreement that the marriage is
irretrievably broken and expresses his intent to execute any and all affidavits or other documents
necessary for the parties to obtain an absolute divorce pursuant to Section 3301(c) of the Divorce
Code. The parties hereby waive all rights to request Court Ordered counseling under the Divorce
Code. The provisions of this Agreement relating to equitable distribution of property of the
parties are accepted by each parry as a final settlement for all purposes whatsoever, as
contemplated by the Pennsylvania Divorce Code.
Should a decree, judgment, or order of separation or divorce be obtained by either of the
parties in this or any other state, country or jurisdiction, each of the parties hereby consents and
agrees that this Agreement and all of its covenants shall not be affected in any way by any such
separation or divorce; and that nothing in any such decree, judgment, order, or further
modification or revision thereof shall alter, amend, or vary any term of this Agreement, whether
or not either or both of the parties shall remarry. It is specifically agreed that a copy of this
Agreement or the substance of the provisions thereof, may be incorporated by reference into any
divorce, judgment, or decree. This incorporation shall not be regarded as a merger, it being the
specific intent of the parties to permit this Agreement to survive any judgment and to be forever
binding and conclusive upon the parties.
5. DATE OF EXECUTION. The "date of execution" or "execution date" of this
agreement shall be defined as the date upon which it is executed by the parties if they have each
executed the Agreement on the same date. Otherwise, the "date of execution" or "execution
date" of this Agreement shall be defined as the date of execution by the parry last executing this
Agreement. All provisions of this agreement shall be effectuated by the parties within thirty
(30) days of the execution date of this agreement unless otherwise specified within this
agreement.
6. MUTUAL RELEASE OF ALL CLAIMS. Other than as provided in this
agreement, each party may dispose his or her property in any way and each party hereby waives
and relinquishes any and all rights he or she may now have or hereafter acquire under the present
or future laws of any jurisdiction to share in the property or the estate of the other as a result of
the marital relationship, including without limitation, statutory allowance, widow's allowance,
right of intestacy, right to take against the will of the other, and right to act as administrator or
executor in the other's estate. Each will at the request of the other, execute, acknowledge, and
deliver any and all instruments which may be necessary or advisable to carry into effect this
mutual waiver and relinquishment of all such interest, rights, and claims.
7. WARRANTY OF DEBTS AND FUTURE OBLIGATIONS. Each parry warrants
that they have not contracted any debt or liability for the other or which the estate of the other
party may be responsible or liable, and except only for the rights arising out of this agreement,
neither party will hereafter incur any liability whatsoever for which the other party or the estate
of the other party, will be liable. Each parry agrees to indemnify or hold harmless from the other
and against all future obligations of every kind incurred by them, including those for necessities.
8. OUTSTANDING JOINT DEBTS.
(a) Wife agrees that the following debts are her own personal responsibility and therefore
agrees to completely and finally pay on the following debts and obligations.
(b) Husband agrees that the following debts are his own personal responsibility and
therefore agrees to completely and finally pay on the following debts and obligations.
9. EQUITABLE DIVISION OF MARITAL PROPERTY. The parties have
attempted to distribute their marital property in a manner which conforms to the criteria set forth
in the Divorce Code at 23 Pa.C.S.A. s3501 et. seq. The division of existing marital property is
not intended by the parties to constitute in any way a sale or exchange of assets, and the division
is being effected without the introduction of outside funds or other property not constituting
marital property. The division of property under this Agreement shall be in full satisfaction of all
the marital rights of the parties.
As such, the parties acknowledge that Husband or Wife's obligation to make the
payments defined in this agreement shall not be subject to termination, discharge, or
discontinuance in bankruptcy or for any other reason or by any Court or tribunal. Should
Husband or Wife pursue and action in bankruptcy and be successful in extinguishing his
obligation to pay any debts for which he has assumed sole obligation as set forth herein, he or she
shall immediately be obligated to pay alimony to the other party in an amount equal to the
monthly obligation on such debts that he or she otherwise had assumed and for which he had
taken sole obligation and responsibility, plus an additional fifteen percent (15%) in consideration
of the tax consequences associated with receipt of alimony. At the time of the implementation of
this alimony award, which may be made through the appropriate Domestic Relations of support
office with the Court of Common Pleas of appropriate jurisdiction as Husband or Wife may
select, such party shall then be responsible for any such debts extinguished through the other
party's bankruptcy as described herein.
10. OTHER PERSONAL PROPERTY. Husband and Wife do hereby acknowledge
that they have previously divided all their tangible personal property. Except as may otherwise
be provided in this Agreement, Wife agrees that all of the property of Husband or in his
possession shall be the sole and separate property of Husband; and Husband agrees that all of the
property of Wife or in her possession shall be the sole and separate property of Wife. The parties
do hereby specifically waive, release, renounce, and forever abandon whatever claim, if any, he
or she may have with respect to the above items which shall become the sole and separate
property of the other.
11. MOTOR VEHICLES. With respect to the motor vehicles, owned by one or both
of the parties, they agree as follows:
(a) The Caravan shall be and remain the sole and exclusive property of Wife.
(b) The Yukon shall be and remain the sole and exclusive property of Husband.
The titles to the said motor vehicles shall be executed by the parties, if appropriate for
effecting transfer as herein provided, within thirty days of the execution date of this Agreement,
and said executed titles shall be delivered to the proper parties on the distribution date. Each
party agrees to be solely responsible for the amounts presently due and owing against his or her
respective automobiles.
12. MARITAL HOME. HUSBAND and WIFE hold title as Tenants by the Entireties
a trailer located at 357 Maple Lane, Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. The parties
agree as follows with respect to the marital residence:
(a) WIFE shall have sole and exclusive possession of the trailer, located at 357 Maple
Lane, Carlisle, Pennsylvania. As soon as reasonably possible, Husband shall sign off on
the title to trailer, thereby transferring sole ownership into Wife's name alone. Husband
shall cooperate in signing all documents necessary to effectuate this transfer.
(b) As of the date of separation, and without regard to when bills for such items are
incurred, received or due, WIFE shall be solely responsible for all past, present, and
future costs or liabilities associated with or attributable to maintaining the marital
residence (except as provided herein), including but not limited to, all real estate taxes,
water and sewer rents, gas, electric, and telephone service, homeowner's insurance, and
gardening expenses and repairs, and WIFE shall keep HUSBAND and his successors,
assigns, heirs, executors, and administrators indemnified and held harmless from any
liability, cost or expense, including attorney's fees, which are incurred in connection with
such maintenance, costs, and expense.
13. MUTUAL WAIVER OF EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS. The parties agree to
waive any and all rights they have in and to each other's employment benefits, including but not
limited to both parties pensions and retirement plans and Incentive Savings Plans. The parties
agree never to assume any claim to such benefits of the other at any time in the future.
14. ALIMONY, ALIMONY PENDENTE LITE and LEGAL FEES. Each parry
hereby waives any right to spousal support, alimony, or alimony pendente lite, and each party
agrees to be responsible for his or her own legal fees and expenses. The parties herein
acknowledge that by this Agreement, they have respectively secured and maintained a substantial
and adequate fund with which to provide for themselves sufficient financial resources to provide
for their comfort, maintenance, and support in the station of life to which they are accustomed.
Wife and Husband do hereby waive, release, and give up any rights they may respectively have
against the other for alimony, support, or maintenance.
15. INCOME TAX RETURNS. The parties have previously filed joint State and
Federal Tax returns. Both parties agree that in the even any deficiency in Federal or State income
tax is proposed, or any assessment of any such tax is made against either of them, each will
indemnify and hold harmless the other from and against any loss or liability for any such tax
deficiency or assessment and any interest, penalty, and expense incurred in connection therwith.
Such tax, interest, penalty, or expense shall be paid solely and entirely by the individual whose is
finally determined to be the cause of the misrepresentations or failures to disclose the nature and
extent of his or her separate income on the aforesaid joint returns.
16. CHILD SUPPORT. There is currently an Order for Child Support in Cumberland
County, which was entered under Pacses No. 201108047, Docket No. 124 Support 2006.
Within ten (10) days of signing this agreement, Wife will contact Domestic Relations in writing
and indicate her agreement that arrearages regarding child support, in the amount of $800.00 or
the current arrearage amount, whichever is LESS, shall be discharged.
17. WAIVER OR MODIFICATION TO BE IN WRITING. No modification or
waiver of any of the terms hereof shall be valid unless in writing and signed by both parties, and
no waiver of any breach hereof or default hereunder shall be deemed a waiver of any subsequent
default of the same or similar nature.
18. MUTUAL COOPERATION. Each party shall, at any time and from time to time
hereafter, take any and all steps and execute, acknowledge, and deliver to the other parry any and
all further instruments and/or documents that the other party may reasonably require for the
purpose of giving full force and effect to the provisions of this Agreement.
19. APPLICABLE LAW. The Agreement shall be construed in accordance with the
laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania which are in effect as of the date of execution of this
Agreement.
20. INTEGRATION. This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding of the
parties and supersedes any and all prior agreements or negotiations between them. There are no
representations or warranties other than those expressly set forth herein.
21. OTHER DOCUMENTATION. Wife and Husband covenant and agree that they
will forthwith execute any and all written instruments, assignments, releases, satisfactions, deeds,
notes, or such other writings as may be necessary or desirable for the proper effectuation of this
Agreement.
22. NO WAIVER OF DEFAULT. This Agreement shall remain in full force and effect
unless and until terminated under and pursuant to the terms of this Agreement. The failure of
either party to insist upon strict performance of any of the provisions of this Agreement shall in
no way affect the right of such party hereafter to enforce the same, nor shall the waiver of any
default or breach of any provision hereof by construed as a waiver of any subsequent default or
breach of the same or similar nature, not shall it be construed as a waiver or strict performance of
any other obligations herein.
23. SEVERABILITY. If any term, condition, clause, or provision of this Agreement
shall be determined or declared to be void or invalid in law or otherwise, then only that term,
condition, clause, or provisions shall be stricken from this Agreement; and in all other respects,
this Agreement shall be valid and continue in full force, effect, and operation. Likewise, the
failure of any party to meet his or her obligations under any one or more of the paragraphs herein,
with the exception of the satisfaction of the conditions precedent, shall in no way avoid or alter
the remaining obligations of the parties.
24. BREACH. If either party breaches any provisions of this agreement, the other parry
shall have the right, at his or her election, to sue for damages for such breach, or seek other
remedies or relief as may be available to him or her, and the party breaching this contract should
be responsible for payment of legal fees and costs incurred by the other in enforcing their rights
under this agreement.
25. INFORMED AND VOLUNTARY EXECUTION. Each parry to this agreement
acknowledges that he or she is fully informed as to the facts relating to the subject matter of this
agreement, is entering into this agreement voluntarily, free from fraud, undue influence, coercion
or duress of any kind, has given careful thought to the making of this agreement, has carefully
read each provision of this agreement, and fully and completely understands each provision of
this agreement.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have hereunto set their hands and seals the day and
year first above written:
WITNESS:
fitness
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MICHAEL DONNELLY, d
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
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COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
On this, the day of , 2006, before me, the undersigned officer,
personally appeared MICHAEL L. DONNELLY known to me, (or satisfactorily proven) to be
the person whose name is subscribed to the within instrument, and acknowledged that he/she
executed the same for the purposes therein contained.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I hereunto set my hand and official seal.
Notary Public
My commission expires:
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AMBER 41rN-NELLY, Wife
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA )
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COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND )
On this, the day of , 2006, before me, the undersigned officer,
personally appeared AMBER L. DONNELLY known to me, (or satisfactorily proven) to be the
person whose name is subscribed to the within instrument, and acknowledged that he/she
executed the same for the purposes therein contained.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I hereunto set my hand and official seal.
Notary Public
My commission expires:
SEAL
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AMBER L. DONNELLY, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
VS. No. 06 - 859 Civil Term
MICHAEL L. DONNELLY, ACTION IN DIVORCE
Defendant
AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT
1. A complaint in divorce under section 3301(c) of the Divorce Code was filed on July 19, 2006.
2. The marriage of Plaintiff and Defendant is irretrievably broken and ninety days have elapsed from the
date of the filing and service of the Complaint.
I consent to the entry of a final decree of divorce after service of notice of intention to request entry of
the decree.
I verify that the statements made in this affidavit are true and correct. I also understand that false
statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. 4904, relating to unsworn falsification to
authorities.
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Amber L. Donnell , Plaintiff
WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION
TO REQUEST ENTRY OF A DIVORCE DECREE
UNDER 43301(c) AND §3301(d) OF THE DIVORCE CODE
1. I consent to entry of a final decree of divorce without notice.
2. I understand that I may lose rights concerning alimony, division of property, lawyer's fees or expenses
if I do not claim them before a divorce is granted.
3. I understand that I will not be divorced until a divorce decree is entered by the Court and that a copy of
the decree will be sent to me immediately after it is filed with the Prothonotary.
I verify that the statements made in this affidavit are true and correct. I understand that false statements
herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. §4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
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vs. No. 06 - 859 Civil Term
MICHAEL L. DONNELLY, ACTION IN DIVORCE
Defendant
AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT
1. A complaint in divorce under section 3301(c) of the Divorce Code was filed on July 19, 2006.
2, The marriage of Plaintiff and Defendant is irretrievably broken and ninety days have elapsed from the
date of the filing and service of the Complaint.
I consent to the entry of a final decree of divorce after service of notice of intention to request entry of
the decree.
I verify that the statements made in this affidavit are true and correct. I also understand that false
statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. 4904, relating to unswom falsification to
authorities.
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Michael L. Donne y, Defen
WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION
TO REQUEST ENTRY OF A DIVORCE DECREE
UNDER 43301(c) AND 43301(d) OF THE DIVORCE CODE
1. I consent to entry of a final decree of divorce without notice.
2. I understand that I may lose rights concerning alimony, division of property, lawyer's fees or expenses
if I do not claim them before a divorce is granted.
3. I understand that I will not be divorced until a divorce decree is entered by the Court and that a copy of
the decree will be sent to me immediately after it is filed with the Prothonotary.
I verify that the statements made in this affidavit are true and correct. I understand that false statements
herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. §4904 relating to unswom falsification to authorities.
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THE COURT RETAINS JURISDICTION OF THE FOLLOWING CLAIMS HICH HAVE
BEEN RAISED OF RECORD IN THIS ACTION FOR WHICH A FINAL ORDI R HAS NOT
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None; the marriage settlement, which was executed
February 5, 2007 and filed February 8,2007,shall be'
incorporated and not merged into this Decree.
BY THE COURT:
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AMBER L. DONNELLY,
Plaintiff
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MICHAEL L. DONNELLY,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
No. 06 - 859 Civil Term
: ACTION IN CUSTODY
PETITION FOR MODIFICATION OF CUSTODY
AND NOW, comes Petitioner, Amber L. Donnelly, by and through her counsel, Jane
Adams, Esquire, and petitions the Court as follows:
1. Amber L. Donnelly, Petitioner, (hereinafter referred to as "Mother"), is the Plaintiff in
the above-captioned matter, and is an adult individual currently residing at 357 Maple Lane,
Carlisle Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, 17013.
2. Michael L. Donnelly, Respondent, (hereinafter referred to as "Father") is the
Defendant in the above-captioned matter, and is currently residing at 1950 McClures Gap Road,
Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, 17013.
3. The parties are the natural parents of one child, namely, Emily Marie Donnelly, born
October 16, 2004.
4. The parties are subject to an Order of Court dated October 27, 2006, which was a
result of the parties' agreement. A copy of said Order and Stipulation is attached hereto and
incorporated herein by reference as Exhibit "A".
5. After entry of the attached stipulation and custody Order, Father changed jobs, and his
schedule changed.
6. Mother is requesting that the current custody Order be modified to better
accommodate the child and father's schedule.
7. It would be in the best interest of the child to modify this Order because a substantial
change of circumstances has occurred and the prior agreement and Order do not adequately
provide for the child.
8. It is believed and averred that the best interest and permanent welfare of the child will
be promoted by changes proposed in this custody petition because the modification will ensure
the child's well being and contact with both parents.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff requests the court to set a conciliation date to examine issues
regarding custody of the child.
Respectfully submitted,
Date: 5 5 09
ie Adams, Esquire
No. 79465
W. South St.
Carlisle, Pa. 17013
(717) 245-8508
ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF
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.
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AMBER L. DONNELLY
PLAINTIFF
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MICHAEL L. DONNELLY
DEFENDANT
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
2006-859 CIVIL ACTION LAW
IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, Friday, March 20, 2009 , upon consideration of the attached Complaint,
it is hereby directed that parties and their respective counsel appear before Hubert X. Gilroy, Esq. , the conciliator,
at 4th Floor, Cumberland County Courthouse, Carlisle on Friday, April 24, 2009 at 10:30 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/ Hubert X. Gilroy, Esq. ,?rf1
Custody Conciliator
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AMBER L. DONNELLY,
Plaintiff
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. NO. 06-859 CIVIL ACTION - LAW
MICHAEL L. DONNELLY, IN CUSTODY
Defendant
PRIOR JUDGE: The Honorable M. L. Ebert, Jr.
COURT ORDER
AND NOW, this _ day of t\ , 2009, upon consideration of the attached
Custody Conciliation Report, it is ordered and dire ted that this Court's prior Order of October
27, 2006 shall remain in place subject to the following modification:
1. Paragraph 3 shall be modified to read as follows:
The father shall enjoy periods of temporary physical custody of the minor child as
follows:
A. For three out of four weekends from Friday at either 5:00 p.m. or 8:00 p.m.
(to be agreed upon by the parties) until Sunday at 8:00 p.m. In the event
the child does not have school on Monday and father is available to take
care of the child, father's weekend time may be extended until Monday at
1:30 p.m.
B. At such other times as agreed upon by the parties.
2. Additionally, it is noted that mother may relocate from her current residence as long as
her new home is such a distance from the father that it will not interfere with father's
ability to exercise custody as set forth in this order and the prior order of court.
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3. Except as set forth above, this court's prior order of October 27, 2006 shall remain in
effect.
BY THE COURT,
M. L. Ebert, Jr. Judge
Cc: Z)&e Adams, Esquire
/ Mr. Michael L. Donnelly
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AMBER L. DONNELLY,
Plaintiff
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 06-859 CIVIL ACTION - LAW
MICHAEL L. DONNELLY, IN CUSTODY
Defendant
PRIOR JUDGE: The Honorable M. L. Ebert, Jr.
CONCILIATION CONFERENCE SUMMARY REPORT
IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CUMBERLAND COUNTY CIVIL RULE OF PROCEDURE
1915.3-8(b), the undersigned Custody Conciliator submits the following report:
1. The pertinent information pertaining to the child who is the subject of this
litigation is as follows:
Emily Marie Donnelly, born October 16, 2004
2. A Conciliation conference was held on April 27, 2009 with the following
individuals in attendance:
The mother, Amber L. Donnelly, with her counsel, Jane Adams, Esquire, and the
father, Michael L. Donnelly, who appeared without counsel.
3. The parties agree to the entry of an Order in the form as attached.
Date: April 7 d , 2009
Hubert X. ilroy, Esquire
Custody onciliator
Michael L. Donnelly, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
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Amber L. Willis, ACTION IN COURT
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PETITION FOR MODIFICATION OF CUSTODY > S--
AND NOW, comes Petitioner, Michael L. Donnelly, and petitions the Court as r~
follows:
Michael L. Donnelly, Petitioner, (hereinafter referred to as "Father"), is the
Plaintiff in the above-captioned matter, and is an adult individual currently
residing at 424 Fairground Ave, Carlisle Cumberland County, Pennsylvania,
17013.
2. Amber L. Willis, Respondent, (hereinafter referred to as "Mother"), is the
Defendant in the above-captioned matter, and is currently residing at 34
Campground RD, Dillsburg, PA 17019.
The parties are the natural parents of one child, namely, Emily Marie Donnelly,
born October 16, 2004.
4. The parties are subject to an Order of Court dated October 27, 2006, which was a
result of the parties' agreement. A copy of said Order of Court and Stipulation is
attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference as Exhibit "A".
5. The parties are also subject to an Order of Court dated May 4, 2009, which was a
result of the parties' agreement to a Modification of Custody. A copy of said
Order of Court and Stipulation is attached hereto and incorporated herein by
reference as Exhibit "B".
6. After entry of the attached stipulations and custody Orders, Father changed jobs,
and his schedule changed.
7. Father is requesting that the current custody Order be modified to better
accommodate the child and father's schedule.
8. It would be in the best interest of the child to modify the current Order because a
substantial change of circumstances has occurred and the prior agreement and
Order do not adequately provide for the child.
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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:
Michael L. Donnelly, la.intiff
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AMBER L. DONNELLY,
Plaintiff
V.
MICHAEL L. DONNELLY,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 06-859
IN CUSTODY
COURT ORDER
AND NOW, this day of October, 2006, upon consideration of the attached
Custody Conciliation Report, it is ordered that this Court's prior Order of April 20, 2006 is
vacated and replaced with the following Order:
1. The Mother, Amber L. Donnelly, and the Father, Michael L. Donnelly, shall enjoy
shared legal custody of Emily Marie Donnelly, born October 16, 2004.
2. The Mother shall enjoy primary physical custody of the minor child.
3. The Father shall enjoy periods of temporary physical custody of the minor child as
follows:
A. Every weekend from Saturday at 6:00 p.m. until Sunday at 9:00 p.m.
B. During the week when Father has his normal two days off from work, from
the first day at 9:00 a.m. through the second day at 9:00 p.m.
C. At such other times as agreed upon by the parties.
4. The Mother shall always have custody of the minor child on Mother's Day and the
Father shall always have custody of the minor child on Father's Day. This
provision shall supercede any other provision of this Order.
5. The holiday schedule shall be handled as follows:
A. Christmas shall be split into two segments: Segment A being from
December 24th at noon until December 25th at noon, and Segment B being
from December 25th at noon until December 26th at noon. The parties shall
alternate custody on those two Segments with the Mother having Segment
A in 2006 and the Father having Segment B in 2006.
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B. Thanksgiving day shall be divided into two sessions, from 9:00 a.m. until
3:00 p.m. and from 3:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. The parties shall alternate this
arrangement, with the Father having the morning session in 2006 and the
Mother having the evening session with the parties alternating thereafter.
C. For the New Year's holiday, the holiday shall be split into two segments:
Segment A shall be New Year's eve from noon until New Year's day at
noon, and Segment B shall be from New Year's day at noon until January
2nd at noon. The parties shall alternate these segments with the Father
having the first segment starting on New Year's Eve 2006.
D. For the Easter holiday, the day shall be divided from 9:00 a.m. until 3:00
p.m. and 3:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. The Mother shall have the first segment
of Easter for 2007.
E. The parties shall alternate custody for Memorial Day, July 4th and Labor
Day. The times shall be from 9:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. The Father shall
have custody on Memorial Day, 2007.
AMBER L. DONNELLY,
Plaintiff
V.
MICHAEL L. DONNELLY,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 06-859
IN CUSTODY
Prior Judge: The Honorable M. L. Ebert, Jr.
CONCILIATION CONFERENCE SUMMARY REPORT
IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CUMBERLAND COUNTY CIVIL RULE OF
PROCEDURE 1915.3-8(b), the undersigned Custody Conciliator submits the following
report:
1. The pertinent information pertaining to the child who is the subject of this litigation is
as follows:
Emily Marie Donnelly, born October 16, 2004
2. A Conciliation Conference was held on October 19, 2006, with the following
individuals in attendance:
The Mother, Amber L. Donnelly, with her counsel, Jane Adams, Esquire
The Father, Michael L. Donnelly, who appeared without counsel
3. The parties agreed to the entry of an Order in the form as attached.
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Hubert X. roy, Esquire
Custody Conciliator
APR 3 0 2009
AMBER L. DONNELLY, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. NO. 06-859 CIVIL ACTION - LAW
MICHAEL L. DONNELLY, IN CUSTODY
Defendant
PRIOR JUDGE: The Honorable M. L. Ebert, Jr.
COURT ORDER
AND NOW, this day of , 2009, upon consideration of the attached
Custody Conciliation Report, it is ordered and directed that this Court's prior Order of October
27, 2006 shall remain in place subject to the following modification:
1. Paragraph 3 shall be modified to read as follows:
The father shall enjoy periods of temporary physical custody of the minor child as
follows:
A. For three out of four weekends from Friday at either 5:00 p.m. or 8:00 p.m.
(to be agreed upon by the parties) until Sunday at 8:00 p.m. In the event
the child does not have school on Monday and father is available to take
care of the child, father's weekend time may be extended until Monday at
1:30 p.m.
B. At such other times as agreed upon by the parties.
2. Additionally, it is noted that mother may relocate from her current residence as long as
her new home is such a distance from the father that it will not interfere with father's
ability to exercise custody as set forth in this order and the prior order of court.
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3. Except as set forth above, this court's prior order of October 27, 2006 shall remain in
effect.
BY THE COURT,
L. bert, Jr. Judge
Cc: Jane Adams, Esquire
Mr. Michael L. Donnelly
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AMBER L. DONNELLY,
Plaintiff
V.
MICHAEL L. DONNELLY,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 06-859 CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN CUSTODY
PRIOR JUDGE: The Honorable M. L. Ebert, Jr.
CONCILIATION CONFERENCE SUMMARY REPORT
IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CUMBERLAND COUNTY CIVIL RULE OF PROCEDURE
1915.3-8(b), the undersigned Custody Conciliator submits the following report:
I • The pertinent information pertaining to the child who is the subject of this
litigation is as follows:
Emily Marie Donnelly, born October 16, 2004
2. A Conciliation Conference was held on April 27, 2009 with the following
individuals in attendance:
The mother, Amber L. Donnelly, with her counsel, Jane Adams, Esquire, and the
father, Michael L. Donnelly, who appeared without counsel.
3. The parties agree to the entry of an Order in the form as attached.
Date: Apri l ? b 2009
Hubert X. Gilroy, Esquire
Custody Conciliator