HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-2105DAVID L. AUSTIN IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Vs.
FRANCES J. AUSTIN
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 2002--uo-?r CIVIL TERM
IN CUSTODY
COMPLAINT FOR CUSTODY
1. Plaintiff is David L. Austin, an adult individual, currently residing at 32 H
Street, Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
2. Defendant is Frances J. Austin, an adult individual, currently residing at 436
First Street, Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
3. Plaintiff seeks custody of the following children : Emily Taylor Austin, age 9
months, born July 11, 2001 and Zachary David Austin, age 2 years, born June 6, 1999.
Zachary was born while the parties were unmarried and Emily during the
marriage.
The children are presently in the custody of the Mother.
During the past five years, or since the children's births, they have resided
with the following persons at the following addresses:
(a) From June, 1999 to August, 1999 with the Mother at Safe Harbor,
Carlisle, PA.
(b) In August 1999 the Mother moved to her present address and the
Father moved in shortly thereafter. The Father moved from the home on April 7, 2002.
4. The relationship of the Plaintiff to the children is that of natural father. He
resides with his parents, Donald and Debra Austin.
5. The relationship of the Defendant to the children is that of natural mother.
She resides with the children.
6. The parties have not participated as a party or witness, or in any other
capacity in other litigation, concerning the custody of the children in this or in any other
Court.
Plaintiff does not know of a person not a party to the proceedings who has
physical custody of the children or claims to have custody or visitation rights with
respect to the children.
7. The best interest and permanent welfare of the children will be served by
granting the relief requested because:
(a) The Father has been an active participant in raising his children.
(b) The Father has relocated to his parent's home and his parents are
supportive and willing to help him care for the children. With their assistance he seeks
an equal shared custody order for the children.
8. Each parent whose parental rights to the children have not been terminated
and the person who has physical custody of the children have been named as parties
to this action. All other persons, named below, who are known to have or claim a right
to custody or visitation of the children will be given notice of the pendency of this action
and the right to intervene.
NAME ADDRESS BASIS OF CLAIM
None
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff requests your Honorable Court to:
A) grant joint legal and equally shared physical custody of the
children to the Father.
B) grant such other relief as is just and in the best interest of the
children.
Date: I a2-
Respectfully submitted,
Robert L. O'Brien, Esquire
O'BRIEN, BARIC & SCHERER
17 West South Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 249-6873
I verify that the statements made in the foregoing Complaint for
Custody 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.
David L. Austin
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DAVID L. AUSTIN IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
PLAINTIFF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V.
• 02-2105 CIVIL ACTION LAW
FRANCES J. AUSTIN
DEFENDANT IN CUSTODY
AND NOW, Wednesday, May 08, 2002 , 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 Friday, May 17, 2002 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. 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/ -Jacqueline M Verney, Esq
Custody Conciliator
The Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County is required by law to comply with the Americans
with Disabilites Act of 1990. For information about accessible facilities and reasonable accommodations
available to disabled individuals having business before the court, please contact our office. All arrangements
must be made at least 72 hours prior to any hearing or business before the court. You must attend the
scheduled conference or hearing.
YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR ATTORNEY AT ONCE. IF YOU DO NOT
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
2 Liberty Avenue
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
Telephone (717) 249-3166
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DAVID L. AUSTIN,
Plaintiff
V.
FRANCES J. AUSTIN,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
NO. 02 - 2105 CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN CUSTODY
PRAECIPE TO ENTER APPEARANCE
To the Prothonotary:
Please enter the appearance of the Family Law Clinic on behalf of Frances J. Austin,
the Defendant in the above captioned matter.
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Certifi Legal Intern
M. PLACE
LUUY JOHNSTON-WALSH
Staff Attorney
FAMILY LAW CLINIC
45 North Pitt Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
717/243-2968
DAVID L. AUSTIN,
Plaintiff
v.
FRANCES J. AUSTIN,
Defendant
IN TI-'E COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
NO. 02 - 2105
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN CUSTODY
CERTIFICATE of WRVICE
I, Jennifer Heverly, Certified Legal Intern, Family Law Clinic, hereby
serving a true and correct copy certify that I am Robert L. Of Praecipe to Enter Appearance on the Attorney for Plaintiff,
O'Brien, Esquire of O'Brien, Baric
and Scherer, 17 West South Street,
Pennsylvania, 17013, by depositing a copy of the same in Carlisle,
the United this 14th day of May, 2002 States mail, postage prepaid,
.
Jen4irly
Cerl Intern
THE FAMILY LAW CLINIC
45 North Pitt Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-2968
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DAVID L. AUSTIN, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. : NO. 2002-2105 CIVIL TERM
FRANCES J. AUSTIN, : CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Defendant
IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this (?O JAP% day of M , 2002, upon
consideration of the attached Custody Conciliatio Report, it is ordered and directed as
follows:
1. The Father, David L. Austin, and the Mother, Frances J. Austin, shall have
shared legal custody of Emily Taylor Austin, born July 11, 2001 and Zachary David
Austin, born June 6, 1999. Each parent shall have an equal right, to be exercised jointly
with the other parent, to make all major non-emergency decisions affecting the
Children's general well-being including, but not limited to, all decisions regarding their
health, education and religion.
2. Mother shall have primary physical custody of the children.
3. Father shall have periods of partial physical custody as follows:
A. Beginning May 24, 2002 alternating weekends from Friday at 6:00 p.m. to
Sunday at 6:00 p.m.
B. On the off week from the alternating weekend, two weekdays every other
week, the days and times as agreed by the parties.
C. In the event that Father's weekend coincides with a Monday holiday, then
Father shall have physical custody of the children overnight on Sunday
until 2:00 p.m. on the Monday holiday.
4. Mother shall have physical custody of the children on Mother's Day from
9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Father shall have physical custody of the children on Father's Day
from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
5. The parties shall share the July 4`t' holiday such that one parent will have
physical custody from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and the other parent shall have physical
custody from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
6. The parties shall keep one another advised of their current address and
telephone number.
7. Neither party shall remove the children from the jurisdiction without prior
notice to the other party of the location, address and telephone number.
8. Father and Mother will notify each other of all medical care the children
receive while in that parent's care. Father and Mother will notify the other immediately
of medical emergencies which arise while the children are in that parent's care.
9. Neither party will smoke in the presence of the children nor permit third
parties to smoke in the presence of the children.
10. Neither parent will do anything which may estrange the children from the
other party, or injure the opinions of the children as to the other parent or which may
hamper the free and natural development of the children's love and respect for the other
parent.
11. 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
Conciliation Conference is scheduled for July 17, 2002 at 8:30 a.m.
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cc: Robert L. O'Brien, Esquire, Counsel for Father;
Jennifer Heverly, certified legal intern, Counsel for Mother
Lucy Johnston-Walsh, Esquire, Dickinson Family Law Clinic, Counsel for Mother
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DAVID L. AUSTIN,
Plaintiff
V.
FRANCES J. AUSTIN,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 2002-2105 CIVIL TERM
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
a day of , 2002, upon
AND NOW, this
consideration of the attached Custody Conc cation Report, it is ordered and directed as
follows:
1. The prior Order of Court dated May 20, 2002 shall remain in full force
and effect with the following additions and modifications:
2. The Thanksgiving holiday shall be split such that Mother shall always
have physical custody of the Children from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and Father shall have
physical custody of the Children from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
3. The Christmas holiday shall be divided into two Blocks. Block A shall
run from Christmas Eve at 12:00 noon to Christmas Day at 12:00 noon. Block B shall
run from Christmas Day at 12:00 noon to December 26, at 12:00 noon. Mother shall
have physical custody of the Children for Block A in even numbered years and Block B
in odd numbered years. Father shall have physical custody of the Children for Block A
in odd numbered years and Block B in even numbered years.
4. Father shall have physical custody of the Children on their birthdays for at
least one hour as agreed by the parties.
5. Paragraph 7 of the Order of May 20, 2002 is deleted in its entirety and
replaced with the following: Neither party shall remove the Children from the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania without prior written agreement of the parties, said
agreement will not be unreasonably withheld. Each party shall provide the other party
with 30 days prior request for agreement to remove the Children from the state.
6. 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
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Jennifer Heverly, certified legal intern,
Lucy Johnston-Walsh, Esquire, Dickinson Family Law Clinic, Counsel for Mother
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DAVID L. AUSTIN, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. :2002-2105 CIVIL TERM
FRANCES J. AUSTIN, : CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Defendant
IN CUSTODY
PRIOR JUDGE: Edgar B. Bayley, 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 Children who are the subject of
this litigation is as follows:
NAME DATE OF BIRTH CURRENTLY IN CUSTODY OF
Emily Taylor Austin July 11, 2001 Mother
Zachary David Austin June 6, 1999 Mother
2. A Conciliation Conference was held in this matter on July 17, 2002, with
the following individuals in attendance: The Father, David L. Austin, with his counsel,
Robert L. O'Brien, Esquire and the Mother, Frances J. Austin, with her counsel, Jennifer
Heverly, certified legal intern and Lucy Johnston-Walsh, Esquire from the Dickinson
Family Law Clinic.
3. A prior Order was entered by the Honorable Edgar B. Bayley dated May
20, 2002 which provided for shared legal custody, with Mother having primary physical
custody and Father having an alternating weekend schedule and two evenings per week.
4. The parties agreed to the entry of a modified Order in the form as
attached.
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Custody Conciliator
DAVID L. AUSTIN,
Plaintiff
V.
FRANCES J. AUSTIN,
Defendant
PRIOR JUDGE: None
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
:2002-2105 CIVIL TERM
: 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 Children who are the subject of
this litigation is as follows:
NAME DATE OF BIRTH CURRENTLY IN CUSTODY OF
Emily Taylor Austin July 11, 2001 Mother
Zachary David Austin June 6, 1999 Mother
2. A Conciliation Conference was held in this matter on May 17, 2002, with
the following individuals in attendance: The Father, David L. Austin, with his counsel,
Robert L. O'Brien, Esquire and the Mother, Frances J. Austin, with her counsel, Jennifer
Heverly, certified legal intern and Lucy Johnston-Walsh, Esquire from the Dickinson
Family Law Clinic.
3. The parties agreed to the entry of an Order in the form as attached.
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ac eline M. Verney,
Custody Conciliator
DAVID L. AUSTIN, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. NO: 2002-2105 CIVIL TERM
FRANCES J. CARTER, CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Defendant IN CUSTODY
PETITION FOR MODIFICATION OF CUSTODY ORDER
1. Plaintiff is David L. Austin, an adult individual currently residing at 2173
Newville Road, Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17013.
2. Defendant is Frances J. Carter, an adult individual currently residing at 88
Mooredale Road, Apt. 4, Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17015.
3. Plaintiff seeks a custody modification by way of primary physical custody for the
following children: Zachary David Austin, age 7, born on June 6, 1999 and Emily Taylor Austin,
age 5, born on July 11, 2001.
The parties are the parents of Zachary and Emily.
Zachary was born while the parents were unmarried and Emily during the
marriage.
The children are presently in the primary physical custody of the Defendant
pursuant to Custody Order No: 2002-2105 dated the 22nd of July 2002 (see attached). Plaintiff
and Defendant have followed this order since the order's issuance date.
4. The relationship of the Plaintiff to the children is that of natural father.
5. The relationship of the Defendant to the children is that of natural mother.
6. The parties participated as parties in the prior custody action, No. 2002-2105.
7. Plaintiff has no information of a custody proceeding concerning the children
pending in a court of this Commonwealth or in any other state.
8. Plaintiff does not know of a person not a party to the proceedings who has
physical custody of the children or claims to have custody or visitation rights with respect to the
children.
9. The best interest and permanent well-being of the children will be served by
granting the relief requested for the following reasons:
a. Plaintiff was remarried about one and one-half years ago to Bridget. The
couple is able to provide a loving and caring environment for the children.
b. Plaintiff's wife is a stay-at-home mother who can attend to the needs of
the children.
C. Plaintiff and his wife own a five-bedroom house together. The couple is
able to provide stable, comfortable living accommodations to the children.
d. The children will be covered by more comprehensive insurance under
Plaintiff's family insurance policy.
e. Plaintiff is concerned about the educational welfare of the children and is
determined to work with them and help them in order that they perform
proficiently in school.
f. Defendant has moved from place to place five times within the past two
years, creating an unstable environment for the children.
g. While in the primary physical custody of the Defendant, Zachary was held
back in kindergarten due to poor academic performance.
h. While in the primary physical custody of the Defendant, Emily is likely
going to be held back in kindergarten this year due to poor academic performance.
i. Plaintiff worries that such unsatisfactory academic performances in
kindergarten is a sign of things to come and seeks to ensure that the children get
caught up in school.
VVHEREFORE, Plaintiff requests this Honorable Court to grant him primary physical
custody of the children.
Respectfully submitted,
O'BRIEN, BARIC & SCHERER
s
Robert J. Dai ey, Esquire
I.D. # 203418
19 West South Street
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
(717) 249-6873
Attorney for Plaintiff
VERIFICATION
I verify that the statements made in this Petition for Modification of Custody Order are
true and correct. I understand that false statements made herein are subject to the penalties of 18
Pa.C.S. § 4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
David L. Austin
Date: December 1n
, 2006
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DAVID L. AUSTIN, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. : NO. 2002-2105 CIVIL TERM
FRANCES J. AUSTIN, : CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Defendant
IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this day of , ation 2002, upon
consideration of the attached Custody Cone Report, it is ordered and directed as
follows:
1. The prior Order of Court dated May 20, 2002 shall remain in full force
and effect with the following additions and modifications:
2. The Thanksgiving holiday shall be split such that Mother shall always
have physical custody of the Children from 5:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and Father shall have
physical custody of the Children from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
The Christmas holiday shall be divided into two Blocks. Block A shall
run from Christmas Eve at 12:00 noon to Christmas Day at 12:00 noon. Block B shall
run from Christmas Day at 12:00 noon to December 26, at 12:00 noon. Mother shall
have physical custody of the Children for Block A in even numbered years and Block B
in odd numbered years. Father shall have physical custody of the Children for Block A
in odd numbered years and Block B in even numbered years.
4. Father shall have physical custody of the Children on their birthdays for at
least one hour as agreed by the parties.
5. Paragraph 7 of the Order of May 20, 2002 is deleted in its entirety and
replaced with the following: Neither party shall remove the Children from the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania without prior written agreement of the parties, said
agreement will not be unreasonably withheld. Each party shall provide the other party
with 30 days prior request for agreement to remove the Children from the state.
6. 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
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cc: Robert L. O'Brien, Esquire, Counsel for Father
Jennifer Heverly, certified legal intern,
Lucy Johnston-Walsh, Esquire, Dickinson Family Law Clinic, Counsel for Mother
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DAVID L. AUSTIN, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. : NO. 2002-2105 CIVIL TERM
FRANCES J. AUSTIN, : CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Defendant
IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this 14% day of IIA , 2002, upon
consideration of the attached Custody Conciliatio Report, it is ordered and directed as
follows:
1. The Father, David L. Austin, and the Mother, Frances J. Austin, shall have
shared legal custody of 'Emily Taylor Austin, born July 11, 2001 and Zachary David
Austin, born June 6, 1999. Each parent shall have an equal right, to be exercised jointly
with the other parent, to make all major non-emergency decisions affecting the
Children's general well-being including, but not limited to, all decisions regarding their
health, education and religion.
2. Mother shall have primary physical custody of the children.
3. Father shall have periods of partial physical custody as follows:
A. Beginning May 24, 2002 alternating weekends from Friday at 6:00 p.m. to
Sunday at 6:00 p.m.
B. On the off week from the alternating weekend, two weekdays every other
week, the days and times as agreed by the parties.
C. In the event that Father's weekend coincides with a Monday holiday, then
Father shall have physical custody of the children overnight on Sunday
until 2:00 p.m. on the Monday holiday.
4. Mother shall have physical custody of the children on Mother's Day from
9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Father shall have physical custody of the children on Father's Day
from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
5. The parties shall share the July 4t' holiday such that one parent will have
physical custody from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and the other parent shall have physical
custody from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
6. The parties shall keep one another advised of their current address and
telephone number.
7. Neither party shall remove the children from the jurisdiction without prior
notice to the other party of the location, address and telephone number.
8. Father and Mother will notify each other of all medical care the children
receive while in that parent's care. Father and Mother will notify the other immediately
of medical emergencies which arise while the children are in that parent's care.
9. Neither party will smoke in the presence of the children nor permit third
parties to smoke in the presence of the children.
10. Neither parent will do anything which may estrange the children from the
other party, or injure the opinions of the children as to the other parent or which may
hamper the free and natural development of the children's love and respect for the other
parent.
11. 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. Anothei
Conciliation Conference is scheduled for July 17, 2002 at 8:30 a.m.
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cc: Robert L. O'Brien, Esquire, Counsel for Father
Jennifer Heverly, certified legal intern, Counsel for Mother ?`'1Z"'
Lucy Johnston-Walsh, Esquire, Dickinson Family Law Clinic, Counsel for Mother
DAVID L. AUSTIN IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
PLAINTIFF : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA.
V.
• 02-2105 CIVIL ACTION LAW
FRANCES J. AUSTIN
DEFENDANT IN CUSTODY
AND NOW, Wednesday, May 08, 2002 , 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 Friday, May 17, 2002 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. 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: /si &Cauelim M. Verney,
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
2 Liberty Avenue
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
Telephone (717) 249-3166
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V.
02-2105 CIVIL ACTION LAW
FRANCES J. AUSTIN
IN CUSTODY
DEFENDANT
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, Thursday, December 21, 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, January 11, 2007 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/ acqueline M. Verney, Esq.,
Custody Conciliator
The Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County is required by law to comply with the Americans
with Disabilites Act of 1990. For information about accessible facilities and reasonable accommodations
available to disabled individuals having business before the court, please contact our office. All arrangements
must be made at least 72 hours prior to any hearing or business before the court. You must attend the scheduled
conference or hearing.
YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR ATTORNEY AT ONCE. IF YOU DO NOT
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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DAVID L. AUSTIN, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. : NO. 2002-2105 CIVIL TERM
FRANCES J. AUSTIN, : CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Defendant
IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this day of r"i do!a 44P , 2007, upon
consideration of the attached Custody Conciliation Report, ft is ordered and directed as
follows:
The prior Orders of Court dated May 20, 2002 and July 22, 2002 are
hereby vacated.
2. The Father, David L. Austin and the Mother, Frances J. Austin, shall have
shared legal custody of Emily Taylor Austin, born July 11, 2001 and Zachary David
Austin, born June 6, 1999. Each parent shall have an equal right, to be exercised jointly
with the other parent, to make all major non-emergency decisions affecting the
Children's general well-being including, but not limited to, all decisions regarding their
health, education and religion. Pursuant to the terms of 23 Pa.C.S. §5309, each parent
shall be entitled to all records and information pertaining to the children including, but
not limited to medical, dental, religious or school records, the residence address of the
children and 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 children. 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.
3. Mother shall have primary physical custody of the children.
4. Father shall have periods of partial physical custody as follows:
A. Beginning February 1, 2007 alternating weekends from Thursday at 5:00
p.m. to Sunday at 4:00 p.m.
B. On the off week from the alternating weekend, from Thursday at 5:00 p.m.
to Friday at 5:00 p.m.
C. Father shall be responsible for transporting the children to school when he
has them on a school day.
5. During the summer the parties shall share physical custody on a week
on/week off basis with the exchange day being Sunday unless otherwise agreed by the
parties. The week on/week off schedule shall coincide with Mother's weekend work
schedule.
6. The Thanksgiving holiday shall be split such that Mother shall always
have physical custody of the Children from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and Father shall have
physical custody of the Children from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
7. The Christmas holiday shall be divided into two Blocks. Block A shall
run from Christmas Eve at 3:00 p.m. to Christmas Day at 3:00 p.m.. Block B shall run
from Christmas Day at 3:00 p.m. to December 26, at 3:00 p.m. Mother shall have
physical custody of the Children for Block A in even numbered years and Block B in odd
numbered years. Father shall have physical custody of the Children for Block A in odd
numbered years and Block B in even numbered years.
8. Mother shall have physical custody of the children on Mother's Day from
9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Father shall have physical custody of the children on Father's Day
from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
9. The parties shall share the July 4h holiday such that one parent will have
physical custody from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and the other parent shall have physical
custody from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
10. The parties shall keep one another advised of their current address and
telephone number.
11. Neither party shall remove the children from the jurisdiction without prior
notice to the other party of the location, address and telephone number. Neither party
may relocate the children outside of the jurisdiction without prior Order of Court.
12. Father and Mother will notify each other of all medical care the children
receive while in that parent's care. Father and Mother will notify the other immediately
of medical emergencies which arise while the children are in that parent's care.
13. Neither party will smoke in the presence of the children nor permit third
parties to smoke in the presence of the children.
14. Unless otherwise provided in this Order, transportation shall be shared
such that the relinquishing party shall transport.
15. Neither parent will do or say anything, nor permit a third party to do or
say anything that may estrange the children from the other party, or injure the opinions of
the children as to the other parent or which may hamper the free and natural development
of the children's love and respect for the other parent.
16. 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.
BY TI?Y>~ COUR
Edward E. Guido, J.
cc: Robert J. Dailey, Esquire, Counsel for Father 1
Paul Orr, Esquire, Counsel for Mother ?
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DAVID L. AUSTIN, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. :2002-2105 CIVIL TERM
FRANCES J. AUSTIN, : CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Defendant
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 Children who are the subject of
this litigation is as follows:
NAME DATE OF BIRTH CURRENTLY IN CUSTODY OF
Emily Taylor Austin July 11, 2001 Mother
Zachary David Austin June 6, 1999 Mother
2. A Conciliation Conference was held in this matter on January 26, 2007,
with the following individuals in attendance: The Father, David L. Austin, with his
counsel, Robert J. Dailey, Esquire and the Mother, Frances J. Austin, with her counsel,
Paul Orr, Esquire.
3. The Honorable Edward E. Guido previously entered Orders of Court dated
May 20, 2002 and July 22, 2002 providing for shared legal custody, Mother having
primary physical custody and Father having alternating weekends and two evenings per
week.
4. The parties agreed to the entry of an Order in the form as attached.
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Date cqu e M. Verney, Esquire
Custody Conciliator
DAVID L. AUSTIN,
Plaintiff
V.
FRANCES J. CARTER,
f/k/a FRANCES J. AUSTIN,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: CIVIL ACTION -LAW
NO. 2002-2105 CIVIL TERM
IN CUSTODY
CUSTODY STIPULATION AND AGREEM!Toeday A
THIS STIPULATION AND AGREEMENT, entered into this of August,
2007, by and between David L. Austin (hereinafter, "Father") and Frances J. Carter, f/k/a
Frances J. Austin (hereinafter, "Mother") is executed in contemplation of becoming an Order of
Court.
WHEREAS, David L. Austin and Frances J. Carter (hereinafter, "the parties") are the
natural parents of Emily Taylor Austin, born July 11, 2001 and Zachary David Austin, born June
6, 1999 (hereinafter, "the children"); and
WHEREAS, the parties are divorced and living in separate residences; and
WHEREAS, the parties wish to enter in this Stipulation and Agreement relative to the
custody of the parties' children, Emily and Zachary.
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants, promises and agreements
as hereinafter set forth, the parties agree as follows:
Father and Mother shall have shared legal custody of their children, Emily Taylor
Austin and Zachary David Austin. Each parent shall have an equal right, to be exercised jointly
with the other parent, to make all major non-emergency decisions affecting the children's general
well-being including, but not limited to, all decisions regarding their health, education and
religion. Pursuant to the terms of 23 Pa.C.S.A. § 5309, each parent shall be entitled to all records
and information pertaining to the children including, but not limited to, medical, dental, religious
or school records, the residence address of the children and 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 and planning meetings and evaluations
with regard to the minor children. 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, extra-curricular activities,
children's parties, musical presentations, back-to-school nights, and the like.
2. Father and Mother shall have shared physical custody of the children, Emily T.
Austin and Zachary D. Austin. The custody shall be conducted on a week on / week off schedule
with the exchange day being on Sunday at 5:00 p.m. unless otherwise agreed by the Parties.
3. The Thanksgiving holiday shall be split such that Mother shall always have
physical custody of the children from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and Father shall have physical
custody of the children from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m, or Ol s +Le- park le S ca o lA a
4. The Christmas holiday shall be divided into two blocks. Block A shall run from
Christmas Eve at 3:00 p.m. to Christmas Day at 3:00 p.m. Block B shall run from Christmas
Day at 3:00 p.m. to December 26`h at 3:00 p.m. Mother shall have physical custody of the
children for Block A in even-numbered years and Block B in odd-numbered years. Father shall
have physical custody of the children for Block A in odd-numbered years and Block B in even-
numbered years.
5. Mother shall have physical custody of the children on Mother's Day from 9:00
a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Father shall have physical custody of the children on Father's Day from 9:00
a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
6. The parties shall share the July 4th holiday such that one parent will have physical
custody from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and the other parent shall have physical custody from 2:00
p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
7. The parties shall keep each other advised of their current address and telephone
number.
8. Neither party shall remove the children from the jurisdiction without prior notice
to the other party of the location, address and telephone number. Neither party may relocate the
children outside of the jurisdiction without prior Order of Court.
9. Father and Mother shall notify each other of all medical care the children receive
while in that parent's care. Father and Mother shall notify the other immediately of medical
emergencies that arise while the children are in that parent's care and physical custody.
10. Neither party shall smoke in the presence of the children nor permit any third
parties to smoke in the presence of the children.
11. Unless otherwise provided in this Stipulation and Agreement, transportation shall
be shared such that the relinquishing party shall transport the children to the receiving party.
12. Neither parent shall do or say anything, nor permit a third party to do or say
anything that may estrange the children from the other party or injure the opinions of the children
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as to the other parent or which may hamper the free and natural development of the children's
love and respect for the other parent.
WHEREFORE, agreeing to be legally bound, the parties and their respective counsel do
hereby affix their signatures.
David L. Austin
Fr ces J. Carter
Robert ,Y.
Respectfully submitted,
O'BRIEN, BARIC & SCHERER
Paul Orr, Esquire
1.L. 11V. r-UJT1V
19 West South Street
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
(717) 249-6873
Attorney for Plaintiff
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DAVID L. AUSTIN,
Plaintiff
V.
FRANCES J. CARTER,
f/k/a FRANCES J. AUSTIN,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: CIVIL ACTION -LAW
NO. 2002-2105 CIVIL TERM
IN CUSTODY
kk ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this _ day of , 2007, the following
is hereby made an Order of this Court and all prior Orders in this case are hereby vacated:
1. Father, David L. Austin, and Mother, Frances J. Carter, (hereinafter, collectively
"the parties") shall have shared legal custody of their children, Emily Taylor Austin, born July
11, 2001 and Zachary David Austin, born June 6, 1999 (hereinafter, collectively "the children").
Each parent shall have an equal right, to be exercised jointly with the other parent, to make all
major non-emergency decisions affecting the children's general well-being including, but not
limited to, all decisions regarding their health, education and religion. Pursuant to the terms of
23 Pa.C.S. § 5309, each parent shall be entitled to all records and information pertaining to the
children including, but not limited to, medical, dental, religious or school records, as well as the
residence address of the children 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 and planning meetings and evaluations with regard to the
minor children. 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, extra-curricular activities,
children's parties, musical presentations, back-to-school nights, and the like.
2. Father and Mother shall have shared physical custody of the children, Emily T.
Austin and Zachary D. Austin. The custody shall be conducted on a week on / week off schedule
with the exchange day being on Sunday at 5:00 p.m. unless otherwise agreed by the Parties.
3. The Thanksgiving holiday shall be split such that Mother shall always have
physical custody of the children from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and Father shall have physical
custody of the children from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., or as the parties can mutually agree.
4. The Christmas holiday shall be divided into two blocks. Block A shall run from
Christmas Eve at 3:00 p.m. to Christmas Day at 3:00 p.m. Block B shall run from Christmas
Day at 3:00 p.m. to December 26th at 3:00 p.m. Mother shall have physical custody of the
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children for Block A in even-numbered years and Block B in odd-numbered years. Father shall
have physical custody of the children for Block A in odd-numbered years and Block B in even-
numbered years.
5. Mother shall have physical custody of the children on Mother's Day from 9:00
a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Father shall have physical custody of the children on Father's Day from 9:00
a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
6. The parties shall share the July 4th holiday such that one parent shall have
physical custody from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and the other parent shall have physical custody
from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
7. The parties shall keep each other advised of their current address and telephone
number.
8. Neither party shall remove the children from the jurisdiction without prior notice
to the other party of the location, address and telephone number. Neither party may relocate the
children outside of the jurisdiction without prior Order of Court.
9. Father and Mother shall notify each other of all medical care the children receive
while in that parent's care. Father and Mother shall notify the other immediately of medical
emergencies that arise while the children are in that parent's care and physical custody.
10. Neither party shall smoke in the presence of the children nor permit any third
parties to smoke in the presence of the children.
11. Unless otherwise provided in this Order, transportation shall be shared such that
the relinquishing party shall transport the children to the receiving party.
12. Neither parent shall do or say anything, nor permit a third party to do or say
anything that may estrange the children from the other party or injure the opinions of the children
as to the other parent or which may hamper the free and natural development of the children's
love and respect for the other parent.
13. The children shall be enrolled at Monroe Elementary School for the 2007-2008
school year. Transportation arrangements to and from Monroe Elementary School shall be by
mutual agreement of the parties.
14. This Order is entered pursuant to the agreement of the parties in accordance with
the parties' Custody Stipulation and Agreement. 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.
obert J. Dailey, Esquire
O'Brien, Baric & Scherer
19 West South Street
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
/ul B. Orr, Esquire
50 East High Street
Carlisle, Pennsylvania
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Edward E. Guido, J.
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DAVID L. AUSTIN, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff :CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
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ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this ~ day of , 2010, upon
consideration of the attached Custody Con iliatio eport, it is ordered and directed as
follows:
1. The prior Order of Court dated August 27, 2007 shall remain in full force
and effect with the following addition:
2. Both parties shall meet with Cumberland Valley and Big Spring School
Districts to discuss the available programs for both children.
3. 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
Conciliation Conference is scheduled for July 27, 2010 at 10:30 a.m.
BY THE COU T,
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cc: Susan Kay Candiello, Esquire, Counsel for Mother
Michael A. Scherer, Esquire, Counsel for Father
DAVID L. AUSTIN,
Plaintiff
V.
FRANCES J. MABE A/K/A
FRANCES J. CARTER
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
2002-2105 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 Children who are the subject of
this litigation is as follows:
NAME DATE OF BIRTH CURRENTLY IN CUSTODY OF
Emily Taylor Austin July 11, 2001 shared
Zachary David Austin June 6, 1999 shared
2. A Conciliation Conference was held in this matter on June 29, 2010, with
the following individuals in attendance: The Mother, Frances J. Mabe A/K/A Frances J.
Carter, with her counsel, Susan Kay Candiello, Esquire and the Father, David L. Austin,
with his counsel, Michael A. Scherer, Esquire.
3. A prior Order was entered by the Honorable Edward E. Guido dated
August 27, 2007 which provided for shared legal custody and shared physical custody on
a week on/week off schedule.
4. The parties agreed to the entry of an Order in the form as attached.
Date cq ine M. Verney, Esquire
Custody Conciliator
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AUG 0 ~ 20-t~
DAVID L. AUSTIN, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff :CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. :2002-2105 CIVIL ACTION -LAW
FRANCES J. MABE A/K/~ ~? ~~; ~ _..
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FRANCES J. CARTER ~ o
Defendant : IN CUSTODY -~~ ` ~':: ys =~ __
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AND NOW, this ~~~ day of , 2010, upon ~ ~~
consideration of the attached Custody Conciliatio Report, it is ordered and directed as
follows:
1. The prior Order of Court dated August 27, 2007 shall remain in full force
and effect with the following', additions:
2. The children shall start the school year at Plainfield Elementary.
3. Transportation during Mother's weeks of physical custody shall be shazed
such that Mother will drop off the children at school and Father shall return the children
to Mother after school.
4. Easter shall b~ shared from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. to 9:00
p.m. The party who has custody Sunday morning shall have the earlier time.
5. Each party shall have a block of time with the children on the children's
birthdays.
6. This Order is centered 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. The
Conciliator shall hold jurisdiction for ninety days. Either party may contact the
Conciliator and schedule angther conciliation conference within ninety days from the
date of this order. ~!,
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BY COURT,
Edward E. Guido, J.
cc: S Kay Candiello, Esquuire, Counsel for Mother
ichael A. Scherer, Esquire, Counsel for Father
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DAVID L. AUSTIN,
Plaintiff
V.
FRANCES J. MABE A/K/A'~
FRANCES J. CARTER
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
2002-2105 CIVIL ACTION -LAW
IN CUSTODY
PRIOR JUDGE: Edward ~. 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 Children who are the subject of
this litigation is as follows:
NAME DATE OF BIRTH CURRENTLY IN CUSTODY OF
Emily Taylor Austin July 11, 2001
Zachary David Austin June 6, 1999
shared
shared
2. A Conciliatign Conference was held in this matter on August 2, 2010, with
the following individuals in attendance: The Mother, Frances J. Mabe A/K/A Frances J.
Carter, with her counsel, Swan Kay Candiello, Esquire and the Father, David L. Austin,
with his counsel, Michael A. Scherer, Esquire.
3. Prior Orders;of Court were entered by the Honorable Edward E. Guido
dated August 27, 2007 and ,duly 1, 2010 providing for shared legal custody and shared
physical custody on a week on/week off schedule.
4. The parties agreed to the entry of an Order in the form as attached.
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Date
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Jacq line M. Verney, Esquire
Custody Conciliator