HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-3677D. BURCHFIELD, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
vs. : NO.06- 3(,'17 CIVIL TERM
Defendant CUSTODY
L. DAVIS,
COMPLAINT FOR CUSTODY
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stiff is Michael D. Burchfield, hereinafter referred to as Father. Father resides at 510
Rd, Newville, Cumberland County, Carlisle Pennsylvania 17241.
is Mary L. Davis, hereinafter referred to Mother, Mother is believed to be residing
ster Gardens, Cumberland County Carlisle Pennsylvania. 17013.
seeks primary physical custody of the minor child:
Present Residence
J. Burchfield 22 Winchesther Gardens
Carlisle, PA 17013
Age
1/18/96 DOB; 10 yrs old
was born out of wedlock
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is in Mother's custody.
During his lifetime, Clayton has resided with the following persons and at the following
Address
tel Burchfield 510 Middle Road
Lou Davis Newville, PA 17241
;Ile Davis
Davis
sel D. Burchfield II
iel Burchfield 510 Middle Road
Lou Davis Newville, PA 17241
;Ile Davis
Davis
Date
01/18/96-1997
1997-1998
Michael Burchfield 510 Middle Road 1998-1999
Mary Lou Davis Newville, PA 17241
Holly Davis
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Micheal Burchfield 510 Middle Rd
Mary Lou Davis Newville, PA 17241
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Mary Lou Davis 22 Winchester Gardens 05!27!06- Present
Carlisle, PA 17013
her currently resides with the following persons:
Name Relationship
Clayton Burchfield Parties' son
It is believed that the following persons may reside with Mother:
Name Relationship
Michelle Weaver Daughter
John Harrison Mother's Boyfriend
Jeff Calaman Daughter's Boyfriend
Rebecca Weaver (Part-Time) Michelle's Daughter
currently lives alone.
has not participated as a party or witness, or in another capacity, in other custody
concerning the custody of Clayton in this or another court.
Clayton
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has no information of a custody proceeding concerning Clayton pending in a court of
does not know of a person not a party to the proceedings who has physical custody of
claims to have custody or visitation rights with respect to Clayton.
seeks primary physical custody, which is in Clayton's best interest, for reasons
but not limited to the following:
a. Father is presently able to provide for Clayton by giving him a nurturing and
stable home environment and providing for his emotional, physical, medical and
educational needs.
b. Father has always contributed to Clayton's upbringing by sharing parenting
duties, attending school functions, and has cared for Clayton on a daily basis.
c. Clayton has always lived in Father's home and staying there can provide Clayton
with consistency, especially in regard to his education and peer socialization
11. Mother has not acted in Clayton's best interests in ways including but not limited to
the
a. Mother's actions have interfered with Father's ability to maintain and nurture
healthy father/son relationship with Clayton.
b. When Mother left the house she shared with Father and Clayton, she did not tell
Father where she went and Father has not been able to see Clayton since May 27,
2006.
c. Mother does not communicate with Father in order to co-parent Clayton or
cooperate in addressing issues which may arise regarding Clayton.
d. Mother uprooted Clayton from the home where he has lived for ten years,
removing him from his Father, his school, and his friends.
e. Father believes that Child and Youth Services were contacted to investigate
concerns about Clayton while in Mother's care.
Every person with rights to custody or having actual physical custody of Clayton has
i named as parties to this action.
IRE, Father requests this Court to grant her the following relief:
1. The parties shall share legal custody of Clayton.
2. Father shall have primary physical custody of Clayton.
3. Mother shall have periods of partial physical custody with Clayton.
4. The non-custodial parent shall have reasonable telephone contact with Clayton
while he is with the other parent.
5. That the parties shall have an appropriate schedule to ensure each party has the
opportunity to celebrate holidays with Clayton.
6. Any other relief this Court finds just and equitable.
J96sloa Holst, Esquire
1<4idPenn Legal Services
401 East Louther Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-9400
VERIFICATION
The above-named PLAINTIFF, Michael D. Burchfield, verifies
thatithe statements made in the above COMPLAINT FOR CUSTODY are
trueland correct. Plaintiff understands that false statements
herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. §4904,
rela ing to unsworn falsification to authorities.
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Date. 6
Michael D. Burchfield
D. BURCHFIELD
Plaintiff
VS.
L. DAVIS
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 06-
CUSTODY
Defendant
AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE BY MAIL
CIVIL TERM
Jessic Holst, do hereby swear that I served Mary L. Davis with a Complaint For
Custod o (/n[ 24)6 by certified mail, return receipt, restricted delivery, to the
person d address below:
Mary L. Davis
22 Winchester Gardens
Carlsile, PA 17013
Jessica Holst, verify that the statements made in this Affidavit of Service are true and
correct. I I understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S.
Section 904 relating to unworn falsification to authorities.
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D. BURCHFIELD N THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
To the
L. DAVIS
VS. NO. 06- 34 ) CIVIL TERM
Defendant CUSTODY
PRAECIPE TO PROCEED IN FORMA PAUPERIS
allow, Michael Burchfield, Plaintiff, to proceed in forma ap uperis.
the
Jessica Holst, attorney for the party proceeding in forma an uperis, certify that I believe
is unable to pay the costs and that I am providing free legal services to the party.
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MidPenn Legal Services
401 East Louther Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-9400
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MICHAEL D. BURCHFIELD IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
PLAINTIFF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V.
MARY L. DAVIS
DEFENDANT
06-3677 CIVIL ACTION LAW
IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, Friday, June 30, 2006 , upon consideration of the attached Complaint,
it is hereby directed that parties and their respective counsel appear before Jacqueline M. Verney, Esq. , the conciliator,
at 4th Floor, Cumberland County Courthouse, Carlisle on Thursday, August 03, 2006 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. 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/ ac uedne M. Verney, 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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RECEIVED AUG V ? M V 3
MICHAEL D. BURCHFIELD,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF
CUMBERLAND CO
LION PLEAS OF
,PENNSYLVANIA
V.
MARY L. DAVIS,
Defendant
: NO. 2006-3677 CIVIL
: IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this day of
consideration of the attached Custody Conciliati Report, it is
follows:
1. The Father, Michael D. Burchfield and the Motl
have shared legal custody of Clayton J. Burchfield, born Janua
shall have an equal right, to be exercised jointly with the other
non-emergency decisions affecting the Child's general well-be:
limited to, all decisions regarding his health, education and reli
terms of Pa.C.S. §5309, each parent shall be entitled to all reco
pertaining to the child including, but not limited to medical, de:
records, the residence address of the child and the other parent.
has possession of any such records or information, that parent
the same, or copies thereof, with the other parent within such ri
the records and information of reasonable use to the other pare
entitled to full participation in all educational and medical/treat
and evaluations with regard to the minor child. Each parent sh
complete information from any physician, dentist, teacher or a
reports given to them as parents including, but not limited to: n
certificates, school or educational attendance records or report
parent shall be entitled to receive copies of any notices which c
regard to school pictures, extracurricular activities, children's I
presentations, back-to-school nights, and the like.
2. Mother shall have primary physical custody
3. Father shall have periods of partial physical
A. Beginning Saturday, August 12, 2006 from 10,
and every Saturday thereafter, unless the child'
that the child is comfortable to spend overnigh
B. If the child's counselor indicates that the child
overnights, then Father shall have alternating v
August 11, 2006 at 5:00 p.m. to Sunday at 5:0(
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2006, upon
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, Mary L. Davis, shall
18, 1996. Each parent
rent, to make all major
including, but not
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and information
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Both parents shall be
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be entitled to full and
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as follows:
a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
counselor indicates
with Father.
comfortable with
ekends from Friday,
p.m.
4. The parties shall cooperate with the child's cow
necessary so that the child's counselor may discuss the child's
parents. Mother shall determine if the child's counselor will is
counseling. In the event that the child's counselor will not inc
treatment, then Father shall arrange to have the child included
5. When the child is in Mother's physical custody,
calls Father every day at or around 4:00 p.m.
6. Transportation shall be shared such that the
at Saylor's Market in Newville.
7. This Order is entered pursuant to an agreement
Custody Conciliation Conference. The parties may modify the
by mutual consent. In the absence of mutual consent, the terms
control. Another Custody Conciliation Conference is schedules
9:00 a.m.
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,atment with both
ude Father in the child's
le Father is the child's
Father's counseling.
shall insure that he
shall exchange custody
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rovisions of this Order
A this Order shall
for August 24, 2006 at
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Mark F. Bayley, Esquire, Counsel for Mother
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MICHAEL D. BURCHFIELD,
Plaintiff
V.
MARY L. DAVIS,
Defendant
PRIOR JUDGE: None
IN THE COURT OF
CUMBERLAND CO
: NO. 2006-3677
IN CUSTODY
IN ACCORDANCE WITH CUMBERLAND COUNTY RULE OF CIVIL
PROCEDURE 1915.3-8, the undersigned Custody Conciliator ubmits the following
report:
1. The pertinent information concerning the Child
litigation is as follows:
NAME
Clayton J. Burchfield
DATE OF BIRTH
January 18, 1996
2. A Conciliation Conference was held in this matter on August 7, 2006 with
the following in attendance: The Father, Michael D. Burchfield with his counsel, Jessica
Holst, Esquire, Mid Penn Legal Services and the Mother, Mary L. Davis, with her
counsel, Mark F. Bayley, Esquire.
HON PLEAS OF
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is the subject of this
Y IN CUSTODY OF
3. The parties agreed to an Order in the form as
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MICHAEL D. BURCHFIELD, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. : NO. 2006-3677 CIVIL ACTION - LAW
MARY L. DAVIS,
Defendant : IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this 0'-1 day of , 2006, upon
consideration of the attached Custody Conciliation eport, it is ordered an d directed as
follows:
1. The prior Order of Court dated August 11, 2006 shall remain in full force
and effect with the following modifications:
2. Father shall have physical custody of the child until September 10, 2006 at
6:00 p.m. Beginning September 10, 2006 the parties shall have shared physical custody
on a week on/week off basis with Mother having the first week. The exchange day and
time shall be Sundays at 6:00 p.m.
3. The parties and their companions shall remain in their vehicles during
exchanges.
4. The parties shall cooperate with PA Counseling and follow any
recommendations made by the counselor and the psychiatrist. T`
5. This Order is entered pursuant to an agreement of the parties at a
Custody Conciliation Conference. The parties may modify the provisions of this Order
by mutual consent. In the absence of mutual consent, the terms of this Order shall
control. Another Custody Conciliation Conference is scheduled for October 26, 2006 at
9:30 a.m.
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cVssica Holst, Esquire, Mid Penn Legal Services, Counsel for Father
vfark F. Bayley, Esquire, Counsel for Mother
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MICHAEL D. BURCHFIELD,
Plaintiff
V.
MARY L. DAVIS,
Defendant
PRIOR JUDGE: None
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: NO. 2006-3677 CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: IN CUSTODY
CUSTODY CONCILIATION SUMMARY REPORT
IN ACCORDANCE WITH CUMBERLAND COUNTY RULE OF CIVIL
PROCEDURE 1915.3-8, the undersigned Custody Conciliator submits the following
report:
1. The pertinent information concerning the Child who is the subject of this
litigation is as follows:
NAME DATE OF BIRTH CURRENTLY IN CUSTODY OF
Clayton J. Burchfield January 18, 1996 Mother
2. A Conciliation Conference was held in this matter on August 24, 2006
with the following in attendance: The Father, Michael D. Burchfield, with his counsel,
Jessica Hoist, Esquire, Mid Penn Legal Services and the Mother, Mary L. Davis, with her
counsel, Mark F. Bayley, Esquire.
3. The Honorable Edward E. Guido entered an Order of Court dated August
11, 2006 providing for shared legal custody, Mother having primary physical custody and
Father having periods of partial physical custody.
4. The parties agreed to an Order in the form as attached.
Date (fac eline M. Verney, Esquire
Custody Conciliator
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MICHAEL D. BURCHFIELD, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. : NO. 2006-3677 CIVIL ACTION - LAW
MARY L. DAVIS,
Defendant : IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this P.-.4 day of fi , 2006, upon
consideration of the attached Custody Conciliation Report, it is ordered and directed as
follows:
1. A Hearing is sc puled in Court Room No. 3 , of the Cumberland
County Court House, on the day of , 200, at /'d
o'clock, 1L. M., at which time testimony will e taken. or purposes of this Hearing,
the Father shall be deemed to be the moving party and shall proceed initially with
testimony. Counsel for each party shall file with the Court and opposing counsel a
Memorandum setting forth each party's position on custody, a list of witnesses who will
be expected to testify at the Hearing and a summary of the anticipated testimony of each
witness. These Memoranda shall be filed at least ten days prior to the Hearing date.
2. Pending further Order of Court or agreement of the parties, the prior
Orders of Court dated August 11, 2006 and August 29, 2006 shall remain in full force
and effect with the following additions:
3. Father shall assure that the child transfers to Mother's physical custody on
her designated week.
4. Mother shall contact the child's counselor and participate in the child's
counseling if recommended by the counselor. Father shall make the child available for
the counseling with Mother.
5. Thanksgiving shall be divided into two blocks. Father shall have physical
custody of the child from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and Mother shall have physical custody
of the child from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
6. Christmas shall be divided into two blocks. Block A shall be from
Christmas Eve at 12:00 noon to Christmas Day at 12:00 noon. Block B shall be from
Christmas Day at 12:00 noon to December 26 at 12:00 noon. Father shall have Block A
in 2006 and Mother shall have Block B in 2006.
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7. The parties shall have liberal telephone contact with the child. Neither
party will prevent nor negatively influence the child from talking to the non-custodial
parent.
8. The parties may modify this Order by mutual agreement. In the absence
of mutual consent, the terms of this Order shall control.
BY T OURT,
Edward E. Guido, J.
cc/ssica Holst, Esquire, Mid Penn Legal Services, counsel for Father
Mark F. Bayley, Esquire, counsel for Mother
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MICHAEL D. BURCHFIELD,
Plaintiff
V.
MARY L. DAVIS,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: NO. 2006-3677 CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: IN CUSTODY
PRIOR JUDGE: Edward E. Guido, J.
CUSTODY CONCILIATION SUMMARY REPORT
IN ACCORDANCE WITH CUMBERLAND COUNTY RULE OF CIVIL
PROCEDURE 1915.3-8, the undersigned Custody Conciliator submits the following
report:
1. The pertinent information concerning the Child who is the subject of this
litigation is as follows:
NAME DATE OF BIRTH CURRENTLY IN CUSTODY OF
Clayton J. Burchfield January 18, 1996 shared
2. A Conciliation Conference was held October 26, 2006 with the following
individuals in attendance: The Father, Michael D. Burchfield, with his counsel, Jessica
Holst, Esquire, Mid Penn Legal Services, and the Mother, Mary L. Davis, with her
counsel, Mark F. Bayley, Esquire.
3. The Honorable Edward E. Guido previously entered Orders of Court dated
August 11, 2006 and August 29, 2006 providing for shared legal custody and shared
physical custody on a week on/week off basis.
4. Father's position on custody is as follows: Father seeks shared legal
custody and primary physical custody, with Mother having alternating weekends. Father
maintains that the child does not want to reside with his mother and that Mother
abandoned the child, dropping him and bags of his clothing with Father.
5. Mother's position on custody is as follows: Mother seeks shared legal
custody and primary physical custody. Mother claims that Father was abusive to her and
the child witnessed the abuse. The child displays a degree of parental alienation, refusing
to go with Mother for her week of custody and swearing at Mother at exchanges. Father
has not enforced the Court's Order mandating the child's week with Mother. Mother
maintains that Father is negatively influencing the child regarding her relationship to the
child's detriment. The child is currently receiving family based counseling while at
Father's and Mother agrees to contact the family based team to be included in the
counseling. Mother also claims that Father has mental health issues.
6. The Conciliator recommends an Order in the form as attached scheduling
a Hearing and continuing the prior Order of Court granting shared legal custody and
shared physical custody on a week on/week off basis. It is expected that the Hearing will
require one day.
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Custody Conciliator
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MICHAEL D. BURCHFIELD, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
VS. NO. 06-3677 CIVIL TERM
MARY L. DAVIS, IN CUSTODY
Defendant
PRAECIPE TO PROCEED IN FORMA PAUPERIS
To the Prothonotary:
Kindly allow, Michael Burchfield, Plaintiff, to proceed in forma ap uperis.
I, Jessica Holst, attorney for the party proceeding in forma au eris, certify that I believe the
party is unable to pay the costs and that I am providing fteg legal services to the party.
Jessi a Holsl, Esquire
Mi enn Legal Services
401 East Louther Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-9400
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MICHAEL D. BURCHFIELD,
Plaintiff
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MARY L. DAVIS,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 06-3677 CIVIL TERM
IN CUSTODY
MOTION FOR APPOINTMENT OF GUARDIAN AD LITEM AND REQUEST FOR COURT
ORDERED CUSTODY EVALUATION
Plaintiff, Michael Burchfield, hereinafter "Father" and Defendant, Mary Davis, hereinafter
"Mother", by and through their respective counsel, MidPenn Legal Services and Mark Bayley, Esquire,
state the following:
1. The parties in this matter are the natural parents of the minor child, Clayton,
Burchfield, born January 18, 1996.
2. The parties separated in May 2005, and Father filed a Complaint in Custody
seeking primary physical custody.
3. The parties have attended several custody conciliation conferences and have
abided by a shared week-on/week-off custody schedule. At the final custody
conciliation conference on October 26, 2006, the parties were unable to reach
an agreement for a more permanent custody schedule and this matter was
scheduled for a January 5, 2007, hearing before Judge Edward Guido.
4. The parties, through their respective counsel, have requested that this Court
appoint a guardian ad litem for the minor child.
5. The Children's Advocacy Clinic at The Dickinson School of Law has accepted
the Court's request to serve in this capacity on behalf of Clayton Burchfield.
6. The parties and the guardian ad litem jointly request that this Court determine
whether county funds in the amount of $2500 are available to finance a court-
ordered custody evaluation through Riegler Shienvold & Associates. This is a
cost significantly below that of the usual custody evaluation and would be
done at the lower cost understanding that both parties are limited financially
and would not otherwise be able to obtain such evaluation.
7. The parties and the guardian ad litem agree that this hearing should be
postponed to allow sufficient time for the guardian ad litem to become
familiarized with the case and prepare for such hearing.
8. In the interim, the parties have reached an informal agreement for a custody
schedule that will remain in effect until further Order of Court.
WHEREFORE, the parties request that this Court
a) Postpone the hearing originally scheduled for January 5, 2007.
b) Appoint the Children's Advocacy Clinic as guardian ad litem for the minor
child.
c) Order a custody evaluation that would be financed through county funds, if
available.
d) Any additional relief this Court finds equitable and proper.
submitted,
Jes, ioh Holt, Esquire
NVdPenn Legal Services
401 E. Louther Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-9400
MICHAEL D. BURCHFIELD,
Plaintiff
VS.
MARY L. DAVIS,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 06-3677 CIVIL TERM
IN CUSTODY
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Jessica Holst, Esquire, of MidPenn Legal Services, attorney for Plaintiff, Michael Burchfield,
hereby certify that I have served a copy of the foregoing MOTION FOR APPOINTMENT OF
GUARDIAN AD LITEM AND REQUEST FOR COURT ORDERED CUSTODY EVALUATION on
the following date and in the manner indicated below:
U.S. First Class Mail, Postage Pre-Paid
Mark Bayley, Esquire
57 W. Pomfret Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
Children's Advocacy Clinic
45 N. Pitt Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
Date: "
Jess' apolst Esquire
Mi enn Legal Services
401 E. Louther Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-9400
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MICHAEL D. BURCHFIELD IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V.
MARY L. DAVIS : NO. 2006 - 3677 CIVIL TERM
: CIVIL ACTION -CUSTODY
\ ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this 4TH day of JANUARY, 2007, The Children's Advocacy Clinic,
(45 North Pitt Street, Carlisle, Pa.) is hereby court appointed guardian ad litem to
represent the juvenile CLAYTON J. BURCHFIELD in the above captioned custody
matter.
The Guardian ad litem is hereby authorized, pursuant to 42 Pa.C.S.A. § 6311
(13)(2), to timely access to all relevant court and Children and Youth records,
reports of examination of the parents or other custodian of the child and medical,
psychological and school records.
Edward E. Guido, J.
/Jessica Holst, Esquire
For the Plaintiff
Mark Bayley, Esquire
For the Defendant
,he Children's Advocacy Clinic
45 North Pitt Street
Carlisle, Pa. 17013
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MICHAEL D. BURCHFIELD,
Plaintiff
VS.
MARY L. DAVIS,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 06-3677 CIVIL TERM
IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
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AND NOW, this day of A&, 2007, upon consideration of the MOTION
FOR APPOINTMENT OF GUARDIAN AD LITEM AND REQUEST FOR COURT ORDERED
CUSTODY EVALUATION, the following Order is entered:
1. The January 5, 2006, hearing in this matter is continued until 674 , 2007, at
1-: 06 A .m. in Courtroom Number 3 of the Cumberland County Courthouse.
2. The Children's Advocacy Clinic is hereby appointed as guardian ad litem for the minor child,
Clayton Burchfield. The guardian ad litem is appointed to represent the child's best interests
and shall have access to any school, mental health or Children and Youth records in order to
reach a determination of the child's best interests.
3. The amount of $2500 shall be released to Riegler Shienvold & Associates for purposes of a
custody evaluation. Counsel for the parties and the guardian ad litem shall coordinate with the
custody evaluator to establish a schedule for the evaluation and the parties are ordered to comply
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Jessica Holst, Esquire
MidPenn Legal Services
401 East Louther Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
Mark Bayley, Esquire
57 West Pomfret Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
Child Advocacy Clinic
45 North Pitt Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
MICHAEL D. BURCHFIELD,
PLAINTIFF
V.
MARY LOU DAVIS,
DEFENDANT
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
: PENNSYLVANIA
: NO. 06-3677 CIVIL TERM
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: IN CUSTODY
MOTION FOR CONTINUANCE
The Children's Advocacy Clinic (CAC), as Guardian Ad Litem (GAL) for Clayton J.
Burchfield, represents the following:
1. The CAC was appointed as GAL by Order of Court on January 9, 2007.
2. A Custody Hearing is scheduled before this Court on March 26, 2007 at 9:00 a.m.
3. The Order of Court dated January 9, 2007, ordered a custody evaluation to be
conducted by Riegler Shienvold & Associates.
4. While Dr. Kasey Shienvold has commenced the custody evaluation process, the
evaluation will not be complete until the end of April.
5. Pursuant to Cumb. Co. R.C.P. 208.2(d), GAL sought concurrence of counsel for
Mother and Father regarding a continuance. At the time this Motion was filed, GAL
received concurrence from Father's counsel, but had not received a response from
Mother's counsel.
WHEREFORE, the GAL respectfully requests that this Court enter an order continuing the
hearing for some date after April 30, 2007.
Respectfully Submitted,
Date: March 8, 2007
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MARY LOU DAVIS,
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: NO. 06-3677 CIVIL TERM
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: IN CUSTODY
PRAECIPE TO PROCEED IN FORMA PAUPERIS
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Kindly allow Clayton J. Burchfield, minor child, to proceed in forma pauperis.
The Children's Advocacy Clinic, Guardian Ad Litem for the party proceeding in forma
pauperis, certifies that the party is unable to pay the costs and that we are providing free legal
service to the party.
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PLAINTIFF : CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
V.
NO. 06-3677 CIVIL TERM
MARY LOU DAVIS, : CIVIL ACTION - LAW
DEFENDANT : IN CUSTODY
ORDER OFF COUR
AND NOW, this day of 2007 upon consideration
of the attached Motion for Continuance, the motion is granted. The hearing is continued until this
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MICHAEL D. BURCHFIELD,
Plaintiff
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MARY LOU DAVIS,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: NO. 06-3677 CIVIL TERM
:CUSTODY
MOTION FOR CONTINUANCE
Plaintiff, Michael D. Burchfield, by and through his attorney, Jessica Holst of
MidPenn Legal Services, moves the Court for an Order rescheduling the hearing in the
above-captioned case on the grounds that:
1. This matter was originally scheduled, by Order of Judge Edward E. Guido,
for a hearing on March 26, 2007, at 9:00 a.m.
2. The parties have been participating in a custody evaluation with Dr. Kasey
Shienvold. The final report could not be completed by March 26, 2007,
and the parties agreed to request that the hearing be continued.
3. Judge Edward E. Guido rescheduled this matter for hearing on May 7,
2007, at 1:00 p.m.
4. Counsel for Plaintiff and counsel for Defendant are scheduled for a
custody hearing before Judge M.L. Ebert on May 7, 2007, at 1:30 p.m.
That matter was scheduled by Order dated February 8, 2007.
5. Counsel for both parties concurs with the request for a continuance of the
hearing in this matter.
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6. The Children's Advocacy Clinic, as guardian ad litem for the minor child,
concurs with this request for a continuance of the hearing in this matter,,
with the request that it be scheduled for the nearest available date after
May 7, 2007.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff requests that the Court grant this Motion and reschedule
the hearing in this matter.
Respectfully Submitted,
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Carlisle, PA 17013
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MICHAEL D. BURCHFIELD, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V.
NO. 06-3677 CIVIL TERM
MARY LOU DAVIS,
Defendant :CUSTODY
ORDER FOR CONTINUANCE
AND NOW, this AAday of March, 2007, upon consideration of the attached
Motion for Continuance, the matter scheduled for hearing on May 7, 2007, at 1:00 p.m.
by this Court's Order of March 13, 2007, is hereby rescheduled for hearing on Mav 14,
2007, at I !DO - p.m. in Courtroom No. 3 on the 4`h Floor of the
Cumberland County Courthouse, 1 Courthouse Square, Carlisle, Pennsylvania.
Edward E. Guido, Judge
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Michael D. Burchfield,
Plaintiff
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Mary Lou Davis,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN CUSTODY
:NO. 06-3677 CIVIL TERM
MOTION FOR CONTINUANCE
The Children's Advocacy Clinic, Guardian Ad Litem for minor child, Clayton
Burchfield, represents the following:
1. On January 4, 2007, the Children's Advocacy Clinic was appointed Guardian
Ad Litem to represent the minor child, Clayton J. Burchfield, by Order of Judge Edward
E. Guido.
2. On January 9, 2007, Judge Guido issued an order scheduling the hearing for
March 26, 2007, at 9:00 a.m.
3. On March 13, 2007, this Court rescheduled the hearing to May 7, 2007 upon
motion and agreement of the parties to accommodate completion of a Custody
Evaluation.
4. On March 20, 2007, this Court issued an order rescheduling the hearing for
May 14, 2007 at 1:00 p.m. upon consideration of motion to reschedule based on
counsels' scheduling conflicts.
5. On May 1, 2007, the Guardian Ad Litem and counsel for both parents received
the custody evaluation completed by Dr. Kasey Shienvold.
6. The Guardian Ad Litem now requests a general continuance in order to allow
the parties the opportunity to reach an agreement, based on information provided in the
completed custody evaluation.
9. Pursuant to Rule 208.2(d) of the Cumberland County Rules of Procedure,
concurrence of all counsel was sought. Counsel for both parents concurs with the request
for a general continuance of the hearing in this matter.
WHEREFORE, Guardian Ad Litem requests that the Court grant this Motion for
a general continuance of the May 14, 2007 custody hearing.
Respectfully Submitted,
Date: May 2, 2007
''KAT CRAMER LAWRENCE
v' LUCY JOHNSTON-WALSH
Supervising Attorneys
Children's Advocacy Clinic
45 North Pitt Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
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Michael D. Burchfield, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. : CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN CUSTODY
Mary Lou Davis,
Defendant : NO. 06-3677 CIVIL TERM
ORDER OF COURT
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AND NOW, this 7 day of , 2007, upon consideration of the
attached Motion for Continuance, the motion is granted. A general continuance is issued
in this matter and a new hearing date will be set upon request of counsel.
BYE COURT:
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Judge Edward E. Guido
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MICHAEL D. BURCHFIELD IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V.
MARY L. DAVIS NO. 2006 - 3677 CIVIL TERM
CIVIL ACTION -CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this 20TH day of JUNE, 2007, a hearing in the above captioned
custody matter is scheduled for FRIDAY, AUGUST 31, 2007, at 9:00 a.m. in
Courtroom # 3.
/essica Holst, Esquire
For the Plaintiff
lark Bayley, Esquire
For the Defendant
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MICHAEL D. BURCHFIELD, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
PLAINTIFF : CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
V.
NO. 06-3677 CIVIL TERM
MARY LOU DAVIS, : CIVIL ACTION - LAW
DEFENDANT : IN CUSTODY
CUSTODY AGREEMENT
The parties, Plaintiff, Michael D. Burchfield and Defendant, Mary Lou Davis, hereby agree to
have the following custody agreement made an order of court:
1. Plaintiff, Michael D. Burchfield (hereinafter "Father") and Defendant, Mary Lou Davis
(hereinafter "Mother"), are the parents of Clayton J. Burchfield (hereinafter "minor
child"), born January 18, 1996.
2. Father and Mother shall have shared legal custody of minor child. All major decisions
affecting minor child's growth, health, education, welfare, and development shall be
made jointly by both parents. If emergency medical treatment shall be required, the
parent having care of the minor child at the time may arrange for treatment but shall
notify the other parent as soon as possible.
3. Father shall have primary physical custody of minor child.
4. Mother shall have periods of partial physical custody of the minor child as follows:
a. Every other weekend, beginning at 11 am on Saturday and ending on Sunday at 7
pm.
b. Every other Wednesday afternoon from 4 pm until 7 pm.
5. During any periods of Mother's custody, the minor child shall not be left alone with
Mother's paramour, John Harrison.
6. Subject to the conditions of paragraph 5, Mother shall have partial physical custody of
the minor child for one (1) uninterrupted week during the school district's summer
vacation. Mother shall provide notice to Father two (2) weeks prior to the beginning of
her one week period.
7. Subject to the conditions of paragraph 5, Father and Mother shall have custody of the
minor child according to the following holiday schedule. The holiday schedule shall
supersede the other schedule.
HOLIDAY TIMES EVEN ODD
YEARS YEARS
Memorial Day From 4pm the evening before the holiday Father Mother
until 7 pm the day of the holiday
Fourth of July From 4pm the evening before the holiday Mother Father
until 7 pm the day of the holiday
Labor Day
y From 4pm the evening before the holiday
Father
Mother
until 7 pm the day of the holiday
From 4pm until 9pm the day of the
Halloween holiday (or whichever day trick-or- Mother Father
treating is held
Thanksgiving From 4pm the evening before the holiday
Mother
Father
until 2 pm the day of the holiday
Christmas Block A From Christmas Eve at noon until Father Mother
Christmas Da at noon
Christmas Block B From Christmas Da at noon until
7
Mother
Father
December 2
at noon
New Years From 4pm the evening before the holiday Mother Father
until 7 pm the day of the holiday
Minor Child's Birthda From 4 pm to 7 pm on Clayton's Birthday Mother Father
Easter From 4pm the evening before the holiday Father Mother
until 7 pm the day of the holiday
Mother's Day
y From 4pm the evening before the holiday
Mother
Mother
until 7 pm the day of the holiday
Father's Day
y From 4pm the evening before the holiday
Father
Father
until 7 pm the da of the holiday
8. Transportation shall be shared such that the parties shall exchange custody of the minor
child at Saylor's Market in Newville. If Father and Mother both agree, alternative
transportation may be arranged.
9. Both parties shall begin co-parenting classes through an organization such as
ParentWorks. Parents will split the cost of the co-parenting classes.
10. Father shall continue individual mental health counseling and Mother shall begin mental
health counseling as soon as possible 50 lay C,S ' 4 CC-A be 0s1-C?.KQ4 toy k e c
11. Both parents shall ensure that the minor child continues individual therapy. free o?
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12. Neither parent shall allow the use of illegal substances nor drug related paraphernalia in
their residence nor in the presence of the minor child at anytime.
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13. Mother and Father shall provide each other with an accurate address and telephone
number.
14. Mother and Father shall provide prompt notice to each other of address changes.
15. Neither parent will do or say anything that may estrange the minor child from the other
parent. Neither parent shall allow a third party to make disparaging comments regarding
the other parent in the presence of the minor child.
16. Both parents shall ensure reasonable and private telephone communication with the other
parent and other relatives, by allowing the minor child to call the non-custodial parent
every Saturday at 7 pm.
17. If Mother and Father both agree, they may make reasonable changes to the provisions of
this agreement, otherwise the terms of the agreement prevail.
18. This Custody Agreement shall remain in full force until the hearing scheduled on August
31, 2007.
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MICHAEL D. BURCHFIELD,
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MARY LOU DAVIS,
DEFENDANT
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CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 06-3677 CIVIL TERM
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN CUSTODY
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AND NOW, this day of WjApr 2007, upon consideration of the attached
Custody Agreement, it is ordered and direc d as follows:
1. A Custody Hearing is scheduled in Court Room No. 3, of the Cumberland County Court
House, on the 31St day of August, 2007, at 9:00 a.m.
2. Pending further Order of Court or agreement of the parties, the attached Custody
Agreement shall remain in full force and effect.
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45 North Pitt Street
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MICHAEL D. BURCHFIELD, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. NO. 2006-3677 CIVIL TERM
MARY L. DAVIS,
Defendant IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this 31st day of August, 2007, after
hearing, all prior orders in this matter are vacated and
replaced with the following.
1. The Father, Michael D. Burchfield, and the
Mother, Mary L. Davis, shall have shared legal custody of
Clayton J. Burchfield, born January 18, 1996. Each parent shall
have an equal right, to be exercised jointly with the other
parent, to make all major non-emergency decisions affecting the
child's general well-being including, but not limited to, all
decisions regarding his health, education and religion.
Pursuant to the terms of Pa.C.S. Section 5309, each parent shall
be entitled to all records and information pertaining to the
child including, but not limited to, medical, dental, religious
or school records, the residence address of the child and the
other parent. To the extent one parent has possession of any
such records or information, that parent shall be required to
share the same, or copies thereof, with the other parent within
such reasonable time as to make the records and information of
reasonable use to the other parent. Both parents shall be
entitled to full participation in all educational and
medical/treatment planning meetings and evaluations with regard
to the minor child. Each parent shall be entitled to full and
complete information from any physician, dentist, teacher or
authority and copies of any reports given to them as parents
including, but not limited to: medical records, birth
certificates, school or educational attendance records or report
cards. Additionally, each parent shall be entitled to receive
copies of any notices which come from school with regard to
school pictures, extracurricular activities, children's parties,
musical presentations, back-to-school nights, and the like.
2. Father shall have primary physical custody of the
child.
3. Mother shall have periods of partial physical
custody from noon until 5:00 p.m. on the following days:
A. Every Sunday except for Father's Day
weekend, when her visitation shall be on Saturday from
noon until 5:00 p.m.
B. Alternating holidays beginning with Labor
Day 2007, and including Memorial Day and July 4th.
C. Every Christmas.
D. Every Thanksgiving.
E. At such other times as the parties agree.
4. Mother's periods of partial custody shall be
exercised outside the presence of John Harrison or any residence
in which he resides until further Order of Court or until the
parties expressly agree in writing otherwise. Said written
agreement shall include the consent of the guardian ad litem.
5. All custody exchanges shall take place in the
front parking lot of the Nell's Supermarket in North Middleton
Township along Spring Road. The parties shall park in different
rows, and the child shall walk to Mother's car in the sight of
Father. Neither party shall have any contact with the other
absent an emergency during the periods of exchange.
7. The parties shall cooperate with the child's
counseling with Mr. Mitten, signing releases if necessary, so
that he may discuss the child's treatment with both parents.
Father shall determine if Mr. Mitten will include mother in the
child's counseling. It is our express desire that the child and
Mother be able to talk out their differences in a therapeutic
setting.
8. Mother may have liberal telephone contact with
the child. Father shall not prevent the contact nor negatively
influence the child when talking to Mother. Father shall also
not talk to Mother during those times.
9. The parties may modify the provisions of this
Order by mutual consent. Said mutual consent shall include the
consent of the G.A.L. In the absence of mutual consent, the
terms of this Order shall control.
/dessica Holst, Esquire
For the Father
,Xgrk F. Bayley, Esquire
For the Mother
p'ucy Johnston-Walsh, Esquire
The Children's Advocacy Clinic
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