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MICHELLE K. TRESSLER,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMC
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, P
No. 4 4- &-2J0 Ci
PLEAS
1NSYLV ANIA
V.
JUSTIN C. TRESSLER,
Defendant
IN CUSTODY
CUSTODY COMPLAINT
1. Plaintiff is Michelle K. Tressler, who currently resides at: 1
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, 17013.
2. Defendant is Justin C. Tressler, who currently resides at: 42
Springs, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, 17065.
3. Plaintiff seeks custody a order regarding the following chili
NAME DOB A]
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Meals Drive, Carlisle,
Pine Rd., Mount Holly
Gabriel K. Tressler 6/12/99(6) 13P Meals Drive
C lisle, Pa. 17013
Tyler J. Tressler 8/7/1(4)
Mother and Father were married on January 6, 2001.
Father and mother currently share legal custody of the childr
physical custody of the children.
The children have resided with the following persons and at
NAME ADDRESSES
Michelle K. Tressler 130 Meals Drive
Carlisle, Pa. 17013
Michelle K. Tressler 102 Dogwood Dr.
Mt. Holly Springs, Pa. 17065
Meals Drive
isle, Pa. 17013
Mother has primary
following addresses:
DATES
5/13/06 - present.
1/8/06 - 5/13/06
Michelle K. Tressler 102 Dogwood Dr. I 2001 to present
Justin C. Tressler Mt. Holly Springs, Pa. 17065
The mother of the child is: Michelle K. Tressler, currently livi?g 130 Meals Drive,
Carlisle, Pa. 17013.
She is married to Justin C. Tressler.
The father of the children is: Justin C. Tressler, currently
Holly Springs, Pa., 17065.
He is married to Michelle K. Tressler.
4. The relationship of plaintiff to the children is that
resides with the children.
5. The relationship of defendant to the children is that
defendant currently resides with are his parents.
6. Plaintiff has not participated as a party or witness, or in an
litigation concerning the custody of the child in this or another court.
Plaintiff has no information of a custody proceeding
in a court of this Commonwealth.
Plaintiff does not know of a party to the proceedings who has
child or anyone who claims to have custody or visitation rights with i
7. The best interest and permanent welfare of the children
relief requested because: Mother has had primary physical custoc
8. Each parent whose parental rights to the children have not
person who has physical custody of the child have been named as pai
at 431 Pine Rd., Mt.
The Plaintiff currently
The persons that the
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the children pending
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to the children.
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to this action.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff requests the court to enter an order g?anting custody of the
children.
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Respectfully sub itted,
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I.D. 79465
64 outh Pitt Street
arlisle, Pa. 17013
(717) 245-8508
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MICHELLE K. TRESSLER IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
PLAINTIFF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V.
JUSTIN C. TRESSLER
DEFENDANT
06-3210 CIVIL ACTION LAW
. IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, Monday, June 12, 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, July 14, 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. Gilro 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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MICHELLE K TRESSLER,
Plaintiff
V.
JUSTIN C. TRESSLER,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
: NO. 06-3210 CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: IN CUSTODY
AND NOW, this c2O day of July 2006, upon consideration of the attached
Custody Conciliation Report, it is ordered and directed as follows:
1. The following TEMPORARY Custody Order is entered:
A. The Mother, Michelle K Tressler, and the Father, Justin C. Tressler, shall
enjoy shared legal custody of Gabriel K Tressler, born June 12, 1999 and Tyler
J. Tressler, born August 7, 2001.
B. The Mother shall enjoy primary physical custody of the minor children.
C. The Father shall enjoy periods of temporary physical custody of the minor
children on alternating weekends from Friday at approximately 3:30 until
Sunday evening at 6:00 p.m. Additionally, Father shall enjoy custody with the
two minor children on two evenings per week from 3:30 - 7:00, the evenings to
be arranged between the parties. If the parties can't agree upon an evening
schedule, the evenings shall be Tuesday and Wednesday. Father shall also have
additional time with the minor children as agreed upon by the parties.
2. The parties shall submit themselves and the minor children to a custody evaluation to
be performed by a professional selected by Father. Father shall pay the cost of the
evaluation. However, the evaluation shall be an independent evaluation with the
evaluator sharing the results of the evaluation with counsel for both parties. Both
parents shall cooperate in the evaluation and ensure that the children are involved in
the evaluation along with any significant others of the parties that the evaluator may
want to interview. Upon the conclusion of the evaluation and in the event the parties
are unable to reach an agreement at that time, legal counsel for either party may
contact the Conciliator directly to set up another conciliation conference which may be
done via telephone conference with the attorneys.
3. Both parties shall enjoy reasonable telephone contact with the minor children when
the children are in the custody of the other parent.
BY THE COURT,
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MICHELLE K TRESSLER,
Plaintiff
V.
JUSTIN C. TRESSLER,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO.06-3210 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 children who are the subject of this
litigation is as follows:
Gabriel K Tressler, born June 12, 1999
Tyler J. Tressler, born August 7, 2001
2. A Conciliation Conference was held on July 14, 2006 with the following individuals in
attendance:
The Mother, Michelle K Tressler, with her counsel, Jane Adams, Esquire
The Father, Justin C. Tressler, with his counsel, Kara W. Haggerty, Esquire
3. The parties separated in January of this year. Mother has had primary custody since
that time. Mother has fled a petition seeking an Order giving her primary custody.
Father suggests that the more appropriate custodial arrangement would be for the
parties to share legal custody on a 50-50 basis. Father is requesting a custody
evaluation prior to the scheduling of any hearing.
4. The Conciliator recommends an Order in the form as attached which will provide for
the custody evaluation requested by the Father and also include an Order confirming
the existing status quo custodial arrangement pending a hearing in this case.
Date: July i4. 2006
IJubert X.roy, Esquire
Custody C nciliator
MICHELLE K. I RESSLER,
Plaintiff
vs.
JUSTIN C. TREISSLER,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
No. 06 - 3210 Civil Term
IN CUSTODY
PETITION FOR MODIFICATION
1. Plaintiff is Michelle K. Tresller, (hereinafter referred to as "Mother"), who
currently reside at 130 Meals Drive, Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania,
17013.
2. Defen ant is Justin C. Tressler, (hereinafter referred to as "Father"), who
currently reside?at 431 Pine Road, Mount Holly, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania,
17065.
3. The parties were married on January 6, 2001 and were divorced on January
8, 2006.
4. Plaintiff and Defendant are the natural parents of the following children:
NAME
Gabrielle K. Tressler
Tyler J. Tressler
DATE OF BIRTH
June 12, 1999
August 7, 2001
5. A custiody order was entered July 20, 2006, a copy of which is attached as
Exhibit A.
6. Mother has primary custody of the children and desires to move to East
Berlin, Pennsylvania before the beginning of the 2008 - 2009 school year.
7. The durrent custody schedule would be disruptive during the school year.
8. Moth r is requesting that the custody order be modified, to provide father with
alternative but ?imilar periods of partial custody.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff requests the court to modify the custody order regarding
the children.
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Respectfully submitted,
Jan Adams, Esquire
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1 W. South St.
Carlisle, Pa. 17013
(717) 245-8508
ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF
MICHELLE K TRESSLER,
Plaintiff
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JUSTIN C. TRESSLER,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUN Y, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 06-3210 CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: IN CUSTODY
COURT ORDER
AND NOW, this a2 c ? day of July 2006, upon consideration of the attached
Custody Conciliation Report, it is ordered and directed as follows:
1. The foll6wing TEMPORARY Custody Order is entered:
A. The Mother, Michelle K. Tressler, and the Father, Justin C. Tressler, shall
ejoy shared legal custody of Gabriel K. Tressler, born June 12, 1999 and Tyler
4. Tressler, born August 7, 2001.
B. the Mother shall enjoy primary physical custody of the minor children.
C. ' he Father shall enjoy periods of temporary physical custody of the minor
ildren on alternating weekends from Friday at approximately 3:30 until
unday evening at 6:00 p.m. Additionally, Father shall enjoy custody with the
t{ o minor children on two evenings per week from 3:30 - 7:00, the evenings to
be arranged between the parties. If the parties can't agree upon an evening
soliedule, the evenings shall be Tuesday and Wednesday. Father shall also have
additional time with the minor children as agreed upon by the parties.
2. The parities shall submit themselves and the minor children to a custody evaluation to
be performed by a professional selected by Father. Father shall pay the cost of the
evaluation. However, the evaluation shall be an independent evaluation with the
evaluator sharing the results of the evaluation with counsel for both parties. Both
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telephone conference with the attorneys.
shall enjoy reasonable telephone contact with the minor children when
are in the custody of the other parent.
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MICHELLE TRESSLER,
laintiff
v.
JUSTIN C. TRESSLER,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 06-3210 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 po-tinent information pertaining to the children who are the subject of this
litigation is as follows:
Gabriel K. Tressler, born June 12,1999
Tyler J. Tressler, born August 7, 2001
2. A Con filiation Conference was held on July 14, 2006 with the following individuals in
attendance:
The Mother, Michelle K. Tressler, with her counsel, Jane Adams, Esquire
the Father, Justin C. Tressler, with his counsel, Kara W. Haggerty, Esquire
3. The pa 'es separated in January of this year. Mother has had primary custody since
that ti e. Mother has fled a petition seeking an Order giving her primary custody.
Father suggests that the more appropriate custodial arrangement would be for the
parties' to share legal custody on a 50-50 basis. Father is requesting a custody
evaluation prior to the scheduling of any hearing.
4. The Conciliator recommends an Order in the form as attached which will provide for
the custody evaluation requested by the Father and also include an Order confirming
the existing status quo custodial arrangement pending a hearing in this case.
Date: July f , 2006
Hubert X. roy, Esquire
Custody C nciliator
VERIFICATION
I verify that the statements made in this Complaint are true and correct.
understand thai false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18
Pa.C.S. §4904 elating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
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MICHELLE K. TRESSLER IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
PLAINTIFF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V.
JUSTIN C. TRESSLER
DEFENDANT
2006-3210 CIVIL ACTION LAW
IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, Friday, July 25, 2008 , 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, August 29, 2008 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/ Hubert X. Gilroy, Esq. aff/
Custody Conciliator I-
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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MICHELLE K. TRESSLER,
Plaintiff
VS.
JUSTIN C. TRESSLER,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: NO. 2006-3210 CIVIL TERM
: IN CUSTODY
PETITION FOR SPECIAL RELIEF PURSUANT TO
Pa.R.C.P.1915.13
AND NOW, comes Petitioner, Justin C. Tressler, by and through his counsel,
Bradley L. Griffie, Esquire and the law firm of Griffie & Associates, and petitions the
Court as follows:
1. Your Petitioner is the above named Defendant, Justin C. Tressler, an adult
individual currently residing at 425 Arch Street, Carlisle, Cumberland County,
Pennsylvania.
2. Your Respondent is the above named Plaintiff, Michelle K. Tressler, an adult
individual currently residing at 130 Meals Drive, Carlisle, Cumberland County,
Pennsylvania.
3. The parties are the natural parents of two children, namely, Gabrielle K. Tressler,
born June 12, 1999, and Tyler J. Tressler, born August 7, 2001.
4. The parties are subject to an Order of Court dated July 20, 2006, which is
attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference as Exhibit "A".
5. The prior Order of Court suggested that the parties would engage in a custody
evaluation, but neither party moved forward with the evaluation and they have
been abiding by the Order of July 20, 2006 since the entry of that Order.
6. On or about July 24, 2008, Respondent filed a Petition for Modification of
Custody requesting that she be permitted to retain primary physical custody of
the children, but that she be permitted to move to East Berlin, Pennsylvania, and
a Conciliation Conference is scheduled for August 29, 2008.
7. The children have resided in the Carlisle area, and more specifically in the South
Middleton School District, for their entire lives.
8. The child, Gabrielle, will be entering 4`h grade in the South Middleton School
District, having attended school in the South Middleton School District for her
kindergarten, first grade, second grade and third grade years of schooling.
9. The parties' son, Tyler, has attended one year of schooling, attending
kindergarten in the South Middleton School District.
10. The parties' daughter, Gabrielle, is involved in such extracurricular activities,
such as piano lessons, Girl Scouts, and softball and the parties' son, Tyler, has
been involved in such extracurricular activities as soccer and baseball.
11. All of the children's extracurricular activities have been in the South Middleton
School District.
12. The Respondent is from the state of West Virginia and she has no extended
family in the South Middleton (Boiling Springs) or Easter Berlin areas.
13. Petitioner's entire extended family live within the South Middleton School
District or within the South Middleton School District area.
14. The children have required childcare for before school and after school periods,
all of which childcare has been provided by childcare providers in the South
Middleton School District.
15. Because of Petitioner's extended family residing in the South Middleton School
District, they have provided additional care for the children and the children have
attend school from the paternal grandmother's and paternal great-grandmother's
homes and returned from school to those homes at times as well.
16. Respondent is employed by the Tressler Care Wilderness Center (Diakon),
which is in the South Middleton School District.
17. Petitioner has had extensive involvement in the children's extracurricular
activities and has had physical custody of the children for extended periods
beyond those times set forth in the Court's Order of July 20, 2006.
18. Petitioner's decision to move from the South Middleton School District is a
decision that was made without consideration of the needs of the children and
based solely upon her desire to reside with her boyfriend.
19. The relationship between Petitioner and her boyfriend has been a "on again/off
again" relationship and, in fact, that relationship had dissolved to where
Petitioner and her boyfriend were dating other individuals just at the beginning
of the summer of 2008.
20. It is understood that Respondent's boyfriend has shared physical custody of his
two children such that he has his two teenage children in his care every other
week.
21. It is Petitioner's understanding that there are only three bedrooms in
Respondent's boyfriend's home, such that his younger children must share
bedrooms with Respondent's boyfriend's older children.
22. Petitioner resides with his girlfriend where he has resided for approximately one
year, which is not at the address set forth in the Petition for Modification of
Custody, and it is a three bedroom home.
23. While Petitioner, at this time, resides within the Borough of Carlisle, he will be
able to maintain the children in their present school district through the use of his
mother (the paternal grandmother) and his grandmother (the paternal great-
grandmother), who both reside in South Middleton School District.
24. The Petition for Modification of Custody was prepared and file without giving
consideration to the best interest and needs of the children.
25. The Conciliation Conference in this matter is scheduled for a date after school is
scheduled to begin.
26. Petitioner believes it is the Respondent's intention to transfer the children out of
the South Middleton School District without the consent of Petitioner, who has
shared legal custody of the children.
27. Judge M. L. Ebert, Jr. has been involved in this case previously through the
execution of the prior Custody Order.
28. Petitioner has provided a copy of this Petition to opposing counsel, Jane Adams,
Esquire, who indicates that the Respondent does not concur in this request.
WHEREFORE, Petitioner requests your Honorable Court to enter a Rule upon
Respondent to show cause, if any she has, as to why the children should not be able to
maintain their education in the South Middleton School District pending further
proceedings in this matter and, if Respondent is unable to see to the children's attendance
at the school, Petitioner should be afforded additional periods of physical custody to
assist in maintaining the children's school at their present school district and the only
school district they have known.
Respectfully submitted,
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-5551
(800) 347-5552
200 North Hanover Street
I verify that the statements made in the foregoing document are true and correct. I
understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S.
Section 4904, relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
DATE: 08 l'
JUS N C. TRESSLER
MICHELLE K. TRESSLER, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
VS. CIVIL ACTION -LAW
JUSTIN C. TRESSLER, NO. 2006-3210 CIVIL TERM
Defendant IN CUSTODY
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Bradley L. Griffie, Esquire hereby certify that I did, the day of August,
2008, cause a copy of the within Petition for Special Relief Pursuant to Pa.R.C.P.
1915.13 to be served upon the Respondent, Michelle K. Tressler, by serving her attorney
of record by facsimile and first class mail, postage prepaid, at the following addresses:
Jane Adams, Esquire
17 West South Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
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riffie, Esquire
4tornneey for Petitioner
MICHELLE K. TRESSLER, : IN THE COURT OF COMMQN PLEAS OF
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Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUN , PENNSYLVANIA
V. NO. 06-3210 CIVIL A TIO7V =LAW
JUSTIN C. TRESSLER, IN CUSTODY
Defendant
COURT ORDER
AND NOW, this c2 a ? day of July 2006, upon consideration of the attached
Custody Conciliation Report, it is ordered and directed as follows:
1. The following TEMPORARY Custody Order is entered:
A. The Mother, Michelle K. Tressler, and the Father, Justin C. Tressler, shall
enjoy shared legal custody of Gabriel K. Tressler, born June 12,1999 and Tyler
J. Tressler, born August 7, 2001.
B. The Mother shall enjoy primary physical custody of the minor children.
C. The Father shall enjoy periods of temporary physical custody of the minor
children on alternating weekends from Friday at approximately 3:30 until
Sunday evening at 6:00 p.m. Additionally, Father shall enjoy custody with the
two minor children on two evenings per week from 3:30 - 7:00, the evenings to
be arranged between the parties. If the parties can't agree upon an evening
schedule, the evenings shall be Tuesday and Wednesday. Father shall also have
additional time with the minor children as agreed upon by the parties.
2. The parties shall submit themselves and the minor children to a custody evaluation to
be performed by a professional selected by Father. Father shall pay the cost of the
evaluation. However, the evaluation shall be an independent evaluation with the
evaluator sharing the results of the evaluation with counsel for both parties. Both
parents shall cooperate in the evaluation and ensure that the children are involved in
the evaluation along with any significant others of the parties that the evaluator may
want to interview. Upon the conclusion of .the evaluation and in the event the parties
are unable to reach an agreement at that time, legal counsel for either party may
contact the Conciliator directly to set up another conciliation conference which may be
done via telephone conference with the attorneys.
3. Both parties shall enjoy reasonable telephone contact with the minor children when
the children are in the custody of the other parent.
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MICHELLE K. TRESSLER,
Plaintiff
V.
JUSTIN C. TRESSLER,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA.
: NO. 06-3210 CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: IN CUSTODY
CONCILIATION CONFERENCE SUMMARY REPORT
IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CUMBERLAND COUNTY CIVIL RULE OF
PROCEDURE 1915.3-5(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:
Gabriel K. Tressler, born June 12,1999
Tyler J. Tressler, born August 7, 2001
2. A Conciliation Conference was held on July 14, 2006 with the following individuals in
attendance:
The Mother, Michelle K. Tressler, with her counsel, Jane Adams, Esquire
The Father, Justin C. Tressler, with his counsel, Kara W. Haggerty, Esquire
3. The parties separated in January of this year. Mother has had primary custody since
that time. Mother has filed a petition seeking an Order giving her primary custody.
Father suggests that the more appropriate custodial arrangement would be for the
parties to share legal custody on a 50-50 basis. Father is requesting a custody
evaluation prior to the scheduling of any hearing.
4. The Conciliator recommends an Order in the form as attached which will provide for
the custody evaluation requested by the Father and also include an Order confirming
the existing status quo custodial arrangement pending a hearing in this case.
Date: July, 2006
Hubert X. GAroy, Esquire
Custody C nciliator
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 unsworn falsification to authorities.
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MICHELLE K. TRESSLER,
Plaintiff
VS.
JUSTIN C. TRESSLER,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
No. 06 - 3210 Civil Term
IN CUSTODY
PLAINTIFF'S RESPONSE TO
DEFENDANT'S PETITION FOR SPECIAL RELIEF
1. Admitted.
2. Mother has moved to East Berlin, Pennsylvania, 17316.
3. Admitted.
4. Admitted.
5. Admitted. The prior order directed that Father select a professional and pay
for a custody evaluation. Father did not select a professional, move forward with the
evaluation, or offer to pay for the evaluation, and the parties have been following the
July 20, 2006 Order.
6. Admitted. A custody conciliation in this matter is scheduled for August 29,
2008. Mother requested she be permitted to move to East Berlin. Her new residence
is approximately one hour away, and the custodial schedule provided in the July 20,
2006 is being followed since the time she moved.
7. Admitted.
8. Admitted.
9. Admitted.
10. Admitted in part. It is denied that Gabrielle has been involved in softball.
11. Admitted.
12. Admitted.
13. Admitted in part. However, Father's "extended family" consists of three
people, namely, his parents and grandmother. Only grandmother has regularly and
occasionally provided daycare for the children.
14. Admitted.
15. Admitted in part, denied in part. Father's parents have helped with childcare
two times since the parties' divorce in 2007. Father's grandmother has helped
occasionally with snow days and other times.
16. Admitted.
17. Denied. Since the prior court order in July 2006, Father has come to several
of Tyler's baseball games and has had the children occasionally for an extra hour or
two. Since the date of separation in 2006, Father has had the children overnight for a
total of approximately two extra weekends. He has never had them or requested a
week long vacation time during the summer.
18. Denied. Such a move would improve the life of the children. In addition,
such a move would not affect Father's periods of partial custody.
19. Denied. Mother is now engaged.
20. Admitted.
21. Admitted. However, there is sufficient space as there are separate
bedrooms for the boys and the girls. Also, Mother is planning an addition to provide
additional bedrooms.
22. Denied. Father has lived regularly at his parents house during the past
year. As recently as July 2008, Father had split up with his girlfriend. Also, Father's
current residence is not in South Middleton School District.
23. Denied. Mother knows of no way to legally keep the children in South
Middleton School District unless grandmother or great-grandmother have physical
custody. Mother strongly objects to standing of grandmother and great-grandmother.
24. Denied. The move will improve the quality of life of the children, and the
current custody arrangements can continue to be maintained. Mother first discussed
this matter with Father in mid-July 2008. Father's response was that he would agree,
but only if Mother reduced his child support. Father is motivated by his personal
financial desire, and not the best interest of the children.
25. Admitted; however, given Mother and Father's current residences, the
children cannot continue to attend South Middleton School District. If this matter is not
resolved, the children may not be able to attend any school until the conciliation.
26. Given Mother and Father's current residences, the children cannot continue
to attend South Middleton School District. Mother consulted with Father about this
matter in mid-July, the petition to modify was filed on or about July 24, 2008, and Father
chose not to oppose this matter until the filing of a petition on or about August 19, 2008.
Since Mother's move, the parties have continued to follow the prior court order, and
Father's periods of partial custody have remained the same. Father's motivation is to
cause disruption in the lives of the children, and to obtain custody and avoid his child
support obligation, and avoid the requirement to obtain a custody evaluation before he
is granted additional time.
27. Admitted.
28. Admitted, Mother does not concur in Father's request.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff requests the court to DENY Petitioner's request for
special relief and Order that the children be attend the school district in which Mother
resides.
Date:
Ja e,Adams, Esquire
(. •.,'No. 79465
W. W. South St.
rlisle, Pa. 17013
(717) 245-8508
ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF
ATTORNEY VERIFICATION
Undersigned counsel, Jane Adams, Esquire, hereby verifies and states that:
1. She is the Attorney of record for Michelle Tressler.
2. She is authorized to make this verification on her behalf.
3. The facts set forth in the foregoing response as known to her and not
necessarily to her client. She reviewed this response with her client.
4. The facts set forth in the foregoing response are true and correct to her to the
best of her knowledge, information, and belief.
5. She is aware that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties
of 18 Pa.C.S. §4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
Date: 91414
e Adams, Esquire
W. South St.
arlisle, Pa. 17013
Attorney for Michelle Tressler
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
AND NOW, this August 21, 2008, 1, Jane Adams, Attorney for Michelle
Tressler, hereby certify that a copy of the RESPONSE TO THE PETITION FOR
SPECIAL RELIEF has been forwarded to the following parties, by regular mail,
postage pre-paid, addressed to:
Brad Griffie, Esquire
200 N. Hanover St.
Carlisle, Pa. 17013
ATTORNEY FOR FATHER
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1. . No. 79465
W. South St.
arlisle, Pa. 17013
(717) 245-8508
ATTORNEY FOR PETITIONER
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MICHELLE K. TRESSLER,
Plaintiff
vs.
JUSTIN C. TRESSLER,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION -LAW
NO. 2006-3210 CIVIL TERM
IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this 19i? day of A?, Q d 1k2008, upon
presentation and consideration of the within Petition, a Rule is hereby issued upon the
Respondent, Michelle K. Tressler, to show cause, if any she has, as to why the relief
requested should not be awarded. Rule is returnable 10 days after service by first
class mail, postage prepaid, upon counsel of record for Respondent.
Pending further Order of Court or agreement of the parties in this matter, the
children shall attend school for the 2008-2009 school year in the South Middleton School
District. The prior Order entered in this matter on July 20, 2006 shall remain in effect.
In the event that the Respondent, Michelle K. Tressler, is unable to make arrangements to
see that the children attend school in the South Middleton School District, physical
custody of the children may be shared with Petitioner in a manner that allows for this to
take place. Otherwise, the Order of July 20, 2006 shall be followed.
BY THE COURT,
Cc:dley L. Griffie, Esquire
ttorney for Petitioner/Defendant
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Attorney for Respondent/Plaintiff
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PLAINTIFF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V.
JUSTIN C. TRESSLER,
DEFENDANT NO. 06-3210 CIVIL
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this 25th day of August, 2008, upon consideration of Mother's
Petition for Modification of Custody, which is scheduled for a conciliation hearing
on August 29, 2008, at 8:30 a.m., Father's Petition for Special Relief and the
Mother's Answer thereto and after status conference in this case,
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED AND DIRECTED that the children will be
allowed to enroll in the Kralltown Elementary school of the Dover Area School
District until further order of court.
By the Court,
Xne Adams, Esquire
Attorney for Plaintiff
,,Bradley Griffie, Esquire
Attorney for Defendant
, Kubert X. Gilroy, Esquire
Custody Conciliator
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MICHELLE K. TRESSLER, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
vs. CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JUSTIN C. TRESSLER, NO. 2006-3210
Defendant IN CUSTODY
COURT ORDER
AND NOW, this ` day of September, 2008, upon consideration of the attached
Custody Conciliation Report, it is ordered and directed as follows:
1. A hearing is scheduled' Courtroom #5 of the Cumberland County Courthouse on
the 3bday of , 2008, at m. At
this hearing, the Mother shall be the moving party and shall proceed initially with
testimony. Counsel for the parties shall file with the Court and opposing counsel a
Memorandum setting forth the history of custody in this case, the issues currently
before the Court, a list of witnesses who will be called on behalf of each party and
a summary of anticipated testimony of each witness. This Memorandum shall be
filed at last five days prior to the mentioned hearing date.
2. Pending further Order of this Court, this Court's prior Order of July 20, 2006, as
amended by Order of August 25, 2008, shall remain in place.
BY THE COURT,
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M. L. Ebert, Jr., Judge
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MICHELLE K. TRESSLER,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
vs.
JUSTIN C. TRESSLER,
Defendant
Prior Judge: the Honorable M. L. Ebert, Jr.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 2006-3210
IN CUSTODY
CONCILIATION CONFERENCE SUMMARY REPORT
IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE 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:
Gabriel K. Tressler, born June 12, 1999
Tyler J. Tressler, born August 7, 2001
2. A Conciliation Conference was held on August 29, 2008, with the following
individuals in attendance:
the mother, Michelle K. Tressler, and her counsel, Jane Adams,
Esquire, and the father, Justin C. Tressler, with his counsel, Bradley
L. Griffie, Esquire
3. The Mother has relocated to York County and the parties have been before Judge
Ebert on some preliminary issues. Judge Ebert has issued an Order temporarily
allowing the Mother to relocate with the children to York County. Father vigorously
opposes that position and wants a hearing scheduled as soon as possible.
4. Based upon the fact that the matter has been before Judge Ebert, the Conciliator is
not prepared to recommend any change to the existing Order. All of the issues, such
as transportation and other major issues, should be addressed at the hearing.
However, the Conciliator did note that pursuant to his suggestion and agreement of
the parties the Father was going to receive custody on Labor Day of this year because
Mother is working. The parties will handle that with a confirmation of the
arrangements being done via a letter from Father's counsel to Mother's counsel in
advance of the holiday.
5. The Conciliator recommends an Order in the form as attached.
Date: August o2 q , 2008
Hubert X. Gi
Custody Con
MICHELLE K. TRESSLER, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
PLAINTIFF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V.
JUSTIN C. TRESSLER,
DEFENDANT NO. 06-3210 CIVIL
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this 4th day of December, 2008, due to a conflict with the
Court's schedule, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED AND DIRECTED that the hearing in
this matter set for Tuesday, December 30, 2008, shall be continued to Monday,
February 9, 2009, at 9:00 a.m. in Courtroom No. 5 of the Cumberland County
Courthouse, Carlisle, Pennsylvania.
By the Court,
M. L. bert, Jr., J.
?Jane Adams, Esquire
Attorney for Plaintiff
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Attorney for Defendant
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JUSTIN C. TRESSLER,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
No. 06 - 3210 Civil Term
IN CUSTODY
STIPULATION AND CUSTODY AGREEMENT
This Stipulation and Custody Agreement is made this o'?.•d day
ofb rvrrr'? 2009, by and between Michelle K. Tressler, (Hereinafter referred to
as "Mother"), of East Berlin, York County, Pennsylvania, and Justin C. Tressler,
(Hereinafter referred to as "Father"), of Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania;
WHEREAS, Mother and Father are the natural parents of two children, namely,
Gabrielle K. Tressler, born June 12, 1999; and
Tyler J. Tressler, born August 7, 2001;
WHEREAS, Mother and Father have reached an agreement relative to the future
care, custody, and visitation of their children, the terms of which agreement both parties
desire to set forth in the present Stipulation and Custody Agreement, and;
WHEREAS, Mother and Father 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.
NOW THEREFORE, the parties, intending to be legally bound, and in
consideration of the mutual promises and agreements contained herein, hereby agree as
follows:
1. Legal Custody. Mother and Father shall have joint legal custody of their
children. Joint legal custody means both parents have the right to control and share in
making of decisions of importance in the life of each child, including educational, medical,
and religious decisions. Both parents shall be entitled to equal access to each child's
school, medical, dental, and other important records.
As soon as practicable after the receipt by a party, copies of a child's school
schedules, special events notifications, report cards, and similar items shall be provided
to the other party. Each shall notify the other party of any medical, dental, optical and
other appointments of a child with healthcare providers, sufficiently in advance thereof so
that the other party can attend.
Notwithstanding that both parents shall share legal custody, non-major decisions
involving the child's day-to-day living shall be made by the parent then having physical
custody, consistent with the other provisions of this Agreement and subsequent Order.
2. Physical Custody. Primary Physical Custody of the child, as that term is
defined in the custody act, shall remain with Mother. Father shall have liberal periods of
partial custody with the children, as provided in this agreement, and as mutually agreed
by the parties.
3. Partial Custody. Partial physical custody is the right to take possession of a
child away from the primary custodial parent for a certain period of time. Father shall
have the following periods of partial custody:
a. School Year. When school is in session, Father shall have a period of partial
custody with the children three weekends per month from Friday at approximately 3:30
p.m. through Sunday evening at 6:00 p.m. Father shall also have the children every
Tuesday from 4:15 p.m. through 7:15 p.m. If the children or parties have an activity on
Tuesday, the parties may agree for Father to have the same period of time on another
weekday evening.
b. Summer. Beginning on the Friday after school ends, and continuing on through
the Friday before school starts, the children shall be primarily with Father and Mother
shall have the children every other weekend from Friday at approximately 3:30 p.m.
through Sunday at 6:00 p.m. Father shall be responsible for making arrangements for
child care during the summer.
i. During the summer, each party shall be entitled to two non-consecutive full
weeks with the children, to consist of six overnights, provided that thirty (30) days
notice is given to the other parent.
ii. In addition, the children will visit with Mother's relatives in West Virginia for at
least two consecutive weeks each summer, with at least thirty (30) days notice of the
dates of the visit to be given to Father.
c. Thanksgiving. For Thanksgiving, Father shall always have the children from
3:00 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day through the Sunday following Thanksgiving at 6:00 p.m.
d. Christmas. For Christmas, the parties will alternate custody of the children with
Mother having the children from 3:00 p.m. on Christmas Eve until 3:00 p.m. on Christmas
day and Father having the children from 3:00 p.m. on Christmas Day until 6:00 p.m. on
December 30th for 2008 and all subsequent even numbered years. For odd numbered
years, Father shall have the children from 3:00 p.m. on Christmas Eve until 3:00 p.m. on
Christmas day, Mother shall have the children from 3:00 p.m. on Christmas day through
6:00 p.m. on December 26th, and Father shall have the children from December 26th at
6:00 p.m. through 6:00 p.m. on December 30th.
e. Mother's Day and Father's Day. Mother shall always have the children on
Mother's Day from 9:00 a.m. through 5:00 p.m. and Father shall always have the children
on Father's Day from 9:00 a.m. through 5:00 p.m.
f. All other holidays shall be divided on an equal basis as per the parties
agreement.
4. Taxes. The parties agree that Father shall have the right to claim Gabrielle K.
Tressler, and Mother shall claim Tyler J. Tressler as an exemption for tax purposes each
year. Once the parties can no longer claim Gabrielle, the parties will alternate claiming
Tyler, with Mother to claim Tyler the first year.
5. Transportation and Exchange. The transportation shall be shared equally by
the parties. At all times, all children shall be secured in appropriate passenger restraints.
6. Extracurricular Activities. Upon notification to one parent of the scheduling
of a school, sporting, or other extracurricular activity, they shall promptly provide notice to
the other parent of the time and date of the activity or shall promptly provide a schedule
of the activities.
Both parties shall agree to honor and participate in the activities in which the child
wishes to engage. During the times that each parent has custody of the Child, they will
make certain that the child attend any previously-scheduled extra-curricular activities.
The parties are directed to be supportive of the activities in which the Child is involved
and will transport the Child to and from such activities and the preparations and practice
for the activities that are scheduled, in such time so that the Child is able to participate in
those events. Each parent will provide the other parent with copies of schedules
regarding any activity in which the Child is enrolled.
Neither parent, however, shall commit the Child to any activity unless the Child
definitely desires to attend that activity. Participation in activities which take place during
the school year is contingent upon the Child maintaining passing grades in school.
Neither parent shall commit the Child to activities that fall on the other parent's
period of custody, without the consent of the other parent, which consent shall not be
unreasonably withheld. If the Child is involved in an activity which occurs during both
parents' periods of custody, both parents shall cooperate in providing transportation of
the Child to the activity. However, the then-custodial parent shall not be required to take
the Child to that activity if the custodial parent and the Child are out of town during that
activity, for a previously-schedule vacation.
In the event that the custodial parent is unable to deliver the Child to the particular
activity, the parent who has custody of the Child at that time shall notify the non-custodial
parent, who shall be entitled to pick up and deliver the Child to the designated activity.
The custodial parent shall make certain that the Child is ready for pick-up in time
sufficient to enable the Child to timely attend the activity.
Should the custodial parent elect not to take the Child to a defined activity period
two (2) times, then the non-custodial parent shall have the right to assume that he or she
will be responsible for transporting the Child to that activity until appropriate transportation
is provided.
In the event that any Child is unable to attend school due to illness or school
closings, or delays due to weather, etc., it is the responsibility of the parent then having
custody to arrange alternate care for that day and notify the non-custodial parent of the
Child's illness.
7. Ongoing Relationship. Neither party shall attempt to undermine the mutual
love and affection that each child may have for the other parent and neither parent shall,
in the presence of the child make any disparaging or negative remarks concerning the
other parent. Each party shall confer with the other on all matters of importance relating
to the child's health, maintenance, and education with a view toward obtaining and
following a harmonious policy in each child's education and social adjustment. Each
party agrees to keep the other informed of his or her residence and telephone number to
facilitate communication concerning the welfare of each child and visitation period. Each
party agrees to supply the name, address, and telephone numbers of any person in
whose care the child will be in for a period in excess of forty-eight (48) hours, and for
each person or entity which may provide daycare for a child.
8. Illness of the Child. Emergency decisions regarding a child shall be made by
the parent then having custody. However, in the event of any emergency or serious
illness of a child at any time, any party then having custody of the child shall
communicate with the other party by telephone or any other means practicable, informing
the other party of the nature of the illness or emergency, so the other parent can become
involved in the decision making process as soon as possible. The term "serious illness"
as used herein shall mean any disability which confines a child to bed for a period in
excess of seventy-two (72) hours and which places the child under the direction of a
licensed physician. During such illness, each party shall have the right to visit the child
as often as he or she desires, consistent with the medical care of the child.
9. Welfare of each Child to be Considered. The welfare and convenience of
each child shall be the prime consideration of the parties in any application of the
provisions of this Agreement. Both parents are directed to listen carefully and consider
the wishes of a child in addressing the custodial schedule, any changes to the schedule,
and any other parenting issues.
10. Binding Effect and Modification of Order. This Agreement and all of its
terms and conditions shall extend to and be binding upon the parties hereto and their
respective heirs, personal representatives, and assigns. The parties are free to modify
the terms of this Agreement but in order to do so both parties must be in complete
agreement to any new terms. That means both parties must consent on what the new
terms of the custody arrangement or visitation schedule shall be.
11. Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed and controlled by the
laws of Pennsylvania.
12. Enforcement. The parties agree that this Agreement may be adopted as an
Order of Court without the necessity of a Court hearing.
13. Entire Agreement. This Agreement contains the entire understanding
between the parties concerning the subject matter hereof, and no representations,
inducements, promises or agreements, oral or otherwise, not embodied herein shall be of
any force or effect. This Agreement supersedes any and all prior agreements, written or
oral, between the parties hereto relating to the subject matter of this Agreement.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have hereto duly executed the present
Stipulation and Custody Agreement the day and year first above written.
WITNESS:
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JUSTIN C. TRESSLER,
Defendant
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: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION -LAW
NO. 06-3210 CIVIL TERM
IN CUSTODY
PRIOR JUDGE: M. L. EBERT, JR.
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this Q1_1' day of February, 2009, the attached Custody Stipulation
and Agreement is hereby made an Order of Court. The hearing previously scheduled in
this matter for Monday, February 9, 2009, at 9:00 a.m., is canceled in light of the parties'
resolution of this matter by Agreement.
All prior Agreements and Orders in this matter are vacated.
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Attorney for Plaintiff
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