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Paul Ensminger,
Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
VI.
: CIVIL ACTION - LA W
: IN CUSTODY
; NO. 06- ~5'D 5' CIVIL TERM
Danielle Gerhold,
Defendant.
COMPLAINT FOR CUSTODY
The plaintiff, Paul Ensminger, by his attorneys, the Family Law Clinic, sets forth the
following cause of action in custody.
1. The plaintiff is Paul Ensminger, residing at 525 Bedford Court, Delbrook Manor,
Apartment 525, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, 17050.
2. The defendant is Danielle Gerhold, residing in Steelton, Pennsylvania.
3. Plaintiff seeks primary custody of:
Name Present Residence
Age
Kirsten Ensminger 525 Bedford Court
Delbrook Manor
Apartment 525
Mechanicsburg, P A 17050
7
Virginia Ensminger 525 Bedford Court
Delbrook Manor
Apartment 525
Mechanicsburg, P A 17050
5
The children were born out of wedlock.
4. The children are presently in the custody of Plaintiff, who resides at 525 Bedford Court,
Delbrook Manor, Apartment 525, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania,
17050.
During the past five years the children have resided with the following persons at the
following addresses:
Address
493 Cly Road
York Haven, PA 17143
Dates
October 2001 to October 2003
Persons
Paul Ensminger
Danielle Gerhold
Plantiffs Parents
222 Clay Street
West Fairview, PA 17025
October 2003 to October 2004
Paul Ensminger
Danielle Gerhold
Third Street
West Fairview, PA 17025
October 2004 to January 2005
Danielle Gerhold
Plaintiff is unaware of Defendant's West Fairview, PA address from January 2005 to October of
2006.
Plaintiff believes Defendant moved with children to Steelton, PAin October of 2006.
525 Bedford Court November 2,2006 to Present
Delbrook Manor
Apartment 535
Mechanicsburg, P A 17050
Paul Ensminger
Defendants Mother
The mother of the child is Danielle Gerhold.
She is single.
The father of the child is Paul Ensminger.
He is single.
5. The relationship of Plaintiff to the child is that of Father. The plaintiff currently resides
with the following persons:
Name Relationship
Plaintiff resides with the children's Maternal grandmother.
6. The relationship of Defendant to the child is that of mother. The defendant currently
resides with the following persons:
Name
Defendant resides with her paramour.
Relationship
7. Plaintiff has not participated as a party or witness, or in another capacity, in other
litigation concerning the custody of the children in this or another court.
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Plaintiff has no information of a custody proceeding concerning the children pending in a
court of this Commonwealth, or any other state.
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.
8. The best interest and permanent welfare of the children will be served by granting the
relief requested because:
a. Plaintiff has been the children's caretaker for much of the children's life;
b. Plaintiff will provide the children with a stable home and environment with
adequate moral, emotional, and physical surroundings as required to meet the
children's needs;
c. Plaintiff will permitt contact between Defendant and the children;
d. Plaintiff is willing to accept custody of the children;
e. Plaintiff has enrolled the children in school whereas Defendant refused to place
the children in school for the past six weeks.
9. Each parent whose parental rights to the children have not been terminated and the person
who has physical custody to the child have been named as parties to this action.
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WHEREFORE, Plaintiff requests the court to grant him shared legal custody and
primary physical custody of the children, with Mother having periods of partial custody
at times mutually agreeable to the parties.
Respectfully submitted,
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LUCY JOHNSTON-WALSH
ANNE MACDONALD-FOX
MEGAN RIESMEYER
Supervising Attorneys
THE F AMIL Y LAW CLINIC
45 North Pitt Street
Carlisle, P A 17013
(717) 243-2968
Fax: (717) 243-3639
I verify that the statements made in this Complaint are true and correct. I understand that
false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. ~ 4904 relating to unsworn
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Paul Ensminger,
Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: IN CUSTODY
: NO. o6-~S"of CIVIL TERM
Danielle Gerhold
Defendant
PRAECIPE TO PROCEED IN FORMA PAUPERIS
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Kindly allow Paul Ensminger, Plaintiff, to proceed in forma pauperis.
The Family Law Clinic, attorneys for the party proceeding in forma pauperis, certifies
that we believe the party is unable to pay the costs and that we are providing free legal service to
the party.
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THOMAS M. PLACE
ANNE MACDONALD-FOX
LUCY JOHNSTON- WALSH
MEGAN RIESMEYER
Supervising Attorneys
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Paul Ensminger,
Plaintiff/ Petitioner
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
: PENNSYLVANIA
v.
: CIVIL ACTION - LA W
: IN CUSTODY
: No. 06- ~~c5" CIVIL TERM
Danielle Gerhold,
Defendant! Respondent
PETITION FOR SPECIAL RELIEF SEEKING EMERGENCY CUSTODY
PURSUANT TO P A R.C.P. 1915.13
AND NOW, this 7th day of November, 2006, pursuant to Rule 1915.13 of the
Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure, comes the Petitioner, Paul Ensminger, by his
attorneys, the Family Law Clinic, seeking emergency custody of the two minor children,
Kirsten Ensminger, born October 19, 1999, and Virginia Ensminger, born September 12,
2001. In support of his Petition for Special Relief, Petitioner avers the following:
1. The petitioner is Plaintiff Paul Ensminger, an adult individual residing at 525
Bedford Court, Delbrook Manor, Apartment 525, Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania,
17050.
2. The respondent is Defendant Danielle Gerhold, an adult individual who resides in
Steelton, Pennsylvania.
3. The petitioner is the biological father (hereinafter "Father") of the two minor
children, Kirsten Ensminger, born October 19, 1999, and Virginia Ensminger,
born September 12, 2001.
4. The respondent is the biological mother (hereinafter "Mother") ofthe children.
5. The children were born out of wedlock.
6. The Children have resided with the following persons at the following residences:
122 Sayford Street 1999 to April 2000
Harrisburg, P A 17102
468 Cumberland Court April 2000 to October 2001
Harrisburg, PA 17012
493 Cly Road October 2001 to October 2003
York Haven, PA 17143
222 Clay Street October 2003 to October 2004
West Fairview, P A 17025
Third Street October 2004 to January 2005
West Fairview, P A 17025
Paul Ensminger
Danielle Gerhold
Paul Ensminger
Danielle Gerhold
Paul Ensminger
Danielle Gerhold
Plantiffs Parents
Paul Ensminger
Danielle Gerhold
Danielle Gerhold
Plaintiff is unaware of where Defendant lived with children from January 2005 to
October of2006. Plaintiff believes Defendant lived somewhere in West Fairview, PA.
Plaintiff believes Defendant moved with children to Highspire, PA in October of2006.
525 Bedford Court November 2, 2006 to Present
Delbrook Manor
Apartment 535
Mechanicsburg, P A 17050
Paul Ensminger
Defendant's mother
7. Mother and Father have been the primary caretakers ofthe children since birth.
8. The parties resided together until May of2005.
9. Following their separation in May of2005, the parties agreed to an informal
custody arrangement such that Father had custodial periods with the children
approximately every other day.
10. Following the separation, Mother has been the primary caretaker of the children.
11. In September of2006, Mother moved with the children to Steelton, Pennsylvania.
12. The child, Kristen, is currently in 1 st Grade. The Child, Virginia, is currently in
Kindergarten.
13. Since Mother moved with children, Mother has not enrolled the children in
school.
14. Father repeatedly asked Mother to enroll the children in school.
15. On Thursday, November 2,2006, Father moved the children to his residence in
Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, for the purpose of enrolling the children in school.
16. On Wednesday, November 8, 2006, the children will start their first day at
Sporting Hill Elementary School in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania.
17. Since November 2, 2006, Mother has made threats that she will take the children
away from Father and Father's family and that she will no longer allow father or
his family to see the children.
18. Father does not wish to keep Mother from seeing children, however Father is
concerned that for the past six (6) weeks the children have not been enrolled in or
attending school.
19. Father is filing a Complaint for Custody contemporaneously with this Petition for
Special Relief.
20. Father believes and therefore avers that it is in the best interests of the minor child
that Father be granted shared legal and primary physical custody of the children,
with Mother to have periods of partial physical custody at times mutually
agreeable to the parties.
WHEREFORE, the petitioner Paul Ensminger, respectfully requests that this
Honorable Court enter an Order granting Petitioner shared legal and primary physical
custody of the children, Kirsten Ensminger and Virginia Ensminger, with Mother to have
periods of partial physical custody at times mutually agreeable to the parties. Petitioner
further requests that this matter be scheduled for hearing or conciliation.
Respectfully submitted,
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THOMAS M. PLACE
ANNE MACDONALD-FOX
MEGAN RIESMEYER
Supervising Attorneys
F AMIL Y LAW CLINIC
45 North Pitt Street
Carlisle, PA 17013-2899
(717) 243-2968
Fax: (717) 243-3639
VERIFICATION
I verify that the statements made in the foregoing Petition for Special Relief are
true and correct, to the best of my knowledge, information and belief. I understand
making any false statement would subject me to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. 94904,
relating to unsworn falsifioation to authorities.
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Plaintiff/ Petitioner
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
: PENNSYLVANIA
v.
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: IN CUSTODY
Danie11e Gerhold,
Defendant! Respondent
: No. 06-" 5'05 CIVIL TERM
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this <;tl. day of,J~ ,2006, upon consideration of the
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN CUSTODY
Danielle Gerhold,
Defendant! Respondent
No. 06-6505
CIVIL TERM
AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE
I, Krista Ann Freego, hereby certify that I personally served a true and correct copy of the
Petition for Special Relief, Order of Court, and Complaint for Cusotdy, on Danielle Gerhold, at: 158
2nd Street, Highspire, P A 17034, at 5 :30 pm. on Friday, November 10, 2006.
I verify that the statements made in this Affidavit of Service are true and correct to the best
of my personal knowledge and belief. I understand that false statements herein are made subject to
the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. 94904, relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
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PAUL ENSMINGER,
Plaintiff/Petitioner:
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN CUSTODY
DANIELLE GERHOLD,
Defendant/Respondent:
NO. 06-6505 CIVIL TERM
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this 13th day of November, 2006, the
Respondent desiring to obtain counsel, and having confirmed that
the children are not enrolled in school, this matter shall be
resolved at the conciliation. Pending the conciliation, the
children shall remain in father's primary custody subject to
periods of visitation with mother as agreed upon by the parties.
Edward E. Guido, J.
Krista Ann Freego, Certified
Megan Riesmeyer, Esquire
Family Law Clinic
For the Plaintiff/Petitioner
Legal Intern
Defendant/Respondent, Pro se
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PAUL ENSMINGER
PLAINTIFF
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
06-6505 CIVIL ACTION LAW
DANIELLE GERHOLD
DEFENDANT
IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW,
Tuesday, November 14,2006
, upon consideration of the attached Complaint,
it is hereby directed that parties and their respective counsel appear before Melissa P. Greevy, Esq. , the conciliator,
at MDJ Manlove, 1901 State St., Camp Hill, PA 17011 on Friday, December 22, 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 hearine:.
FOR THE COURT.
By: Isl
Melissa P. Greevy, Esq.
Custody Conciliator
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The Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County is required by law to comply with the Americans
with Disabilites Act of 1990. For infonnation 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
HA VE 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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Paul Ensminger,
Plaintiff! Petitioner
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
: PENNSYLVANIA
v.
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: IN CUSTODY
Danielle Gerhold,
Defendant! Respondent
: No. 06-6505 CIVIL TERM
CUSTODY AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT, made this 5' day of Wrv'Gr\/ ,2007, between Paul
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Ensminger, hereinafter Father, and Danielle Gerhold, hereinafter Mother, concerns the
custody of their two children: Kirsten Ensminger, born October 19, 1999 and Virginia
Ensminger, born September 12,2001.
Mother and Father desire to enter into an agreement regarding the custody of their
children. Mother and Father agree to the following.
1. Mother and Father shall have shared legal custody of the children.
2. Father shall have primary physical custody of the children.
3. Mother shall have periods of partial physical custody of the children every
weekend from Friday after school until Sunday at 6:00 p.m.
4. Holidays: Mother and Father shall alternate holidays as follows:
a. Father shall have the children on the Fourth of July in odd numbered
years. Mother shall have the children on the Fourth of July in even
numbered years.
b. Father shall have the children on Memorial Day and Labor Day in
even numbered years. Mother shall have the children on Memorial
Day and Labor Day in odd numbered years.
c. Father shall have the children on Halloween for trick or treating in odd
numbered years. Mother shall have the children on Halloween for trick
or treating in even numbered years. The Halloween Holiday shall be
the day designated for trick or treating by the Borough of
Mechanicsburg. If the designated date for trick or treating is different
in each borough that each parent resides, then each parent shall have
the children on Halloween for trick or treating.
d. Father shall have the children on Thanksgiving Day in odd numbered
years. Mother shall have the children on Thanksgiving Day in even
numbered years.
e. Father shall have the children on Easter Sunday in even numbered
years. Mother shall have the children on Easter Sunday in odd
numbered years.
f. Father shall have the children on Father's Day every year. Mother
shall have the children on Mother's Day every year.
g. Father and Mother shall both have the children for half of the day on
Christmas Eve Day, and Christmas Day. Father shall have the children
from 3:00 p.m. on Christmas Eve until 3:00 p.m. on Christmas Day in
odd numbered years. Mother shall have the children from 3 :00 p.m. on
Christmas Eve until 3:00 p.m. on Christmas Day in even numbered
years.
h. Summer Vacation:
5. Summer Vacation:
a. Father shall have custody of the children from the last day of school
until July 13th each year.
b. Mother shall have custody of the children from July 13th until seven
(7) days before the school year starts.
6. Each parent is responsible for transporting the children to the other parent's
residence. Father shall transport the children to Mother's residence on Fridays
after 4:00 p.m. and Mother shall transport the children to Father's residence
when she returns the children on Sundays.
7. The custodial parent will notify the non-custodial parent of all medical care or
medical emergencies that arise while in that parent's care. The custodial
parent must notify the non-custodial parent of all medical care or medical
emergencies within twenty-four (24) hours of such an event.
8. Mother and Father agree that the custodial parent shall provide the non-
custodial parent with reasonable telephone contact with the children.
9. Neither parent will display any negative behavior to the other parent in the
presence of the children or during the exchange of the children.
10. Neither parent will do anything which may estrange the children from the
other party, or injure the opinion 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. The parties may modify this agreement by mutual agreement.
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12. The parties intend to be bound by the terms of this agreement and intend for
this agreement to be made an Order of Court.
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Krista Ann Fr '
Certified Legan Intern
Counsel for Plaintiff
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LUCY JOHNSTON-WALSH
ANNE MACDONALD-FOX
MEGAN RIESMEYER
Counsel for Plaintiff
FAMILY LAW CLINIC
45 North Pitt Street
Carlisle, P A 17013
(717) 243-2968
Fax (717) 243-3639
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PAUL ENSMINGER
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
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vs.
DANIELLE GERHOLD
Defendant
IN CUSTODY
ORDER
AND NOW, this 5th day of February, 2007, the conciliator, being advised by counsel that all
custody issues have been resolved by agreement between the parties, hereby relinquishes jurisdiction.
The custody conciliation conference scheduled for February 6,2007 is cancelled.
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PAUL ENSMINGER,
PlaintifflPetitioner
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
vs.
: NO. 06-6505
CIVIL TERM
DANIELLE GERHOLD,
DefendantJRespondent: CUSTODY
CUSTODY ORDER
ANDNOW,thisJ(.~ daYOf~~
, 2007, the following Order is
entered by consent of the parties with regard to custody of the parties' minor children,
Kirsten Ensminger, born October 19,1999 and Virginia Ensminger, born Septemer 12,
2001.
Edward E. Guido, Judge
Distribution:
Krista Ann Freego, Certified Legal Intern
Family Law Clinic
45 North Pitt Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
Jessica Holst, Esquire
MidPenn Legal Services
401 East Louther Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
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Plaintiff/Respondent
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DANIELLE GERHOLD
Defendant/Pethioner
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: OF PENNSYLVANIA,
CUMBERLAND COUNTY s
CIVIL ACTION
NO. 06 - 6505 ° pr
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IN CUSTODY
Petition for Modification of Existing Custody Order
NOW COMES Danielle Gerhold, Defendant, by and through her attorney, Christopher J.
Basner, P.C., and respectfully represents as follows:
1. Defendant, Danielle Gerhold, is the natural mother of the said minor children and is an
adult individual residing at 1077 Pine Hill Road, Duncannon, Perry County,
Pennsylvania.
2. Plaintiff, Paul Ensminger, is the natural father of the said minor children and is an adult
individual with an address of 427 South Arch Street, Mechanicsburg, PA 17050.
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3. The subject children are Kirsten Ensminger, age eleven (11) years old, born October 19,
1999; and Virginia Ensminger, age nine (9) years old, born September 12, 2001.
4. An Order of Court regarding the custody of the said minor children, was entered
February 16, 2007, in the above-captioned number. A copy of the said Order is attached
hereto, incorporated herein by reference and marked Exhibit "A".
5. The said Order allowed for primary custody to be with that of the plaintiff father.
6. Defendant Mother Danielle Gerhold was Ordered partial physical custody.
7. Said Order could be modified by the agreement of the parties.
8. The best interest and permanent welfare of the children will be served by granting the
following custody requested because the mother has had the girls full-time since very
shortly after the agreement was entered as an Order of Court. The plaintiff father has
not exercised primary physical custody, and, in fact, has not been very involved in the
girls' lives.
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9. It is respectfully requested that This Honorable Court take Judicial Notice of the
plaintiff s last addresses from the Prior Custody Petition.
10. Defendant currently lives with Mr. Randal Geeslin, and has resided at 1077 Pine Hill
Road, Duncannon, PA, and has done so since April of 2010.
11. Defendant seeks primary physical custody of the said minor children and intends to
move out of state, to Mississippi, and hereby notifies the Plaintiff of the same.
12. Plaintiff is seeking a Holiday schedule, as the parties agree.
WHEREFORE, Defendant Mother Danielle Gerhold requests This Honorable Court to
grant to her primary physical custody of the children, with certain visitation rights to the plaintiff
father, but only with the protection of said Court intervention and preservation of said Court
jurisdiction.
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Respectfully submitted,
Christopher J. Basner, P.C.
By: C stopher J. Basner, Esquire
Attorney I.D. No. 205985
341 Market St
Newport, PA 17074
(717) 567-6993
Attorney for Defendant Mother Danielle Gerhold
Date: 2011
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Verification
I, Danielle Gerhold, verify that the statements made in the Petition for Modification of an
Existing Custody Order are true and correct. I understand that false statements herein are made
subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. §4904, relating to unworn falsification to authorities.
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CUSTODY ORDER
AND NOW, this day of , 2007, the following Order is
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PAUL ENSMINGER, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Plaintiff/Petitioner : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
VS.
NO. 06-6505 CIVIL TERM
DANiRI.i E GERHOLD,
Defendant/Respondent: CUSTODY
entered by consent of the parties with regard to custody of the parties' minor children,
Kirsten Ensminger, born October 19, 1999 and Virginia Ensminger, born Septemer 12,
2001.
Edward E. Guido, Judge
Distribution:
Krista Ann Freego, Certified Legal Intern
Family Law Clinic
45 North Pitt Street
Carlisle, PA 0013
Jessica Holst, Esquire
MidPenn Legal Services
401 East Louther Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
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Paul Ensminger,
Plaintiff/ Petitioner
V.
Danielle Gerhold,
Defendant/ Respondent
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION -LAW
IN CUSTODY
No. 06-6505 CIVIL TERM
CUSTODY AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT, made this 5 day of i_ W6U , 2007, between Paul
Ensminger, hereinafter Father, and Danielle Gerhold, hereinafter Mother, concerns the
custody of their two children: Kirsten Ensminger, born October 19, 1999 and Virginia
Ensminger, born September 12, 2001.
Mother and Father desire to enter into an agreement regarding the custody of their
children. Mother and Father agree to the following.
1. Mother and Father shall have shared legal custody of the children.
2. Father shall have primary physical custody of the children.
3. Mother shall have periods of partial physical custody of the children every
weekend from Friday after school until Sunday at 6:00 p.m.
4. Holidays: Mother and Father shall alternate holidays as follows:
a. Father shall have the children on the Fourth of July in odd numbered
years. Mother shall have the children on the Fourth of July in even
numbered years.
b. Father shall have the children on Memorial Day and Labor Day in
even numbered years. Mother shall have the children on Memorial
Day and Labor Day in odd numbered years.
c. Father shall have the children on Halloween for trick or treating in odd
numbered years. Mother shall have the children on Halloween for trick
or treating in even numbered years. The Halloween Holiday shall be
the day designated for trick or treating by the Borough of
Mechanicsburg. If the designated date for trick or treating is different
in each borough that each parent resides, then each parent shall have
the children on Halloween for trick or treating.
d. Father shall have the children on Thanksgiving Day in odd numbered
years. Mother shall have the children on Thanksgiving Day in even
numbered years.
e. Father shall have the children on Easter Sunday in even numbered
years. Mother shall have the children on Easter Sunday in odd
numbered years.
f. Father shall have the children on Father's Day every year. Mother
shall have the children on Mother's Day every year.
g. Father and Mother shall both have the children for half of the day on
Christmas Eve Day, and Christmas Day. Father shall have the children
from 3:00 p.m. on Christmas Eve until 3:00 p.m. on Christmas Day in
odd numbered years. Mother shall have the children from 3:00 p.m. on
Christmas Eve until 3:00 p.m. on Christmas Day in even numbered
years.
h. Summer Vacation:
5. Summer Vacation:
a. Father shall have custody of the children from the last day of school
until July 13th each year.
b. Mother shall have custody of the children from July 13th until seven
(7) days before the school year starts.
6. Each parent is responsible for transporting the children to the other parent's
residence. Father shall transport the children to Mother's residence on Fridays
after 4:00 p.m. and Mother shall transport the children to Father's residence
when she returns the children on Sundays.
7. The custodial parent will notify the non-custodial parent of all medical care or
medical emergencies that arise while in that parent's care. The custodial
parent must notify the non-custodial parent of all medical care or medical
emergencies within twenty-four (24) hours of such an event.
8. Mother and Father agree that the custodial parent shall provide the non-
custodial parent with reasonable telephone contact with the children.
9. Neither parent will display any negative behavior to the other parent in the
presence of the children or during the exchange of the children.
10. Neither parent will do anything which may estrange the children from the
other party, or injure the opinion 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. The parties may modify this agreement by mutual agreement.
12. The parties intend to be bound by the terms of this agreement and intend for
this agreement to be made an Order of Court.
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Krista Ann Frfeo/
Certified Legan Intel
Counsel for Plaintiff
mz"z ROBE E. RAINS
THOMAS M. PLACE
LUCY JOHNSTON-WALSH
ANNE MACDONALD-FOX
MEGAN RIESMEYER
Counsel for Plaintiff
FAMILY LAW CLINIC
45 North Pitt Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-2968
Fax (717) 243-3639
Danielle Gerhold, efendant
J i a olst, FEsquire
id Penn Lervices
Counsel for Defendant
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Certificate of Service
I hereby did cause to be filed on Wednesday, July 20, 2011, a Petition to Modify Custody
[original and two copies] via US Mail, postage pre-paid to the Cumberland County Court of
Common Pleas.
I hereby did serve on Wednesday, July 20, 2011, a true copy of same upon counsel for
plaintiff respondent via facsimile.
Christopher J. Basner, Esquire
Attorney for Ms. Gerhold
205985
Supreme Court Identification Number
Christopher J. Basner P.C.
Firm
341 Market Street
Street Address
_Newport, PA 17074
City, State, Zip Code
(717) 567-6993
Telephone Number
Date: July 21, 2011
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Counsel for Plaintiff/Respondent via facsimile
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DANIELLE GERHOLD
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DEFENDANT
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, Tuesday, August 02, 2011 , upon consideration of the attached Complaint,
it is hereby directed that parties and their respective counsel appear before Dawn S. Sunday, Esq. , the conciliator,
at_ 39 West Main Street, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055 on Thursday, September 01, 2011 at 12:30 PM
for a Pre-Hearing Custody Conference. At such conference, an effort will be made to resolve the issues in dispute; or
if this cannot be accomplished, to define and narrow the issues to be heard by the court, and to enter into a temporary
order. Failure to appear at the conference may provide grounds for entry of a temporary or permanent order.
The court hereby directs the parties to furnish any and all existing Protection from Abuse orders,
Special Relief orders, and Custody orders to the conciliator 48 hours prior to scheduled hearing.
FOR THE COURT,
By: /s/ Dawn S. Sunda E's .
Custody Conciliator
The Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County is required by law to comply with the Americans
with Disabilites Act of 1990. For information about accessible facilities and reasonable accommodations
available to disabled individuals having business before the court, please contact our office. All arrangements
must be made at least 72 hours prior to any hearing or business before the court. You must attend the scheduled
conference or hearing.
YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR ATTORNEY AT ONCE. IF YOU DO NOT
HAVE AN ATTORNEY OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE OFFICE SET
FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP.
Cumberland County Bar Association
32 South Bedford Street
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
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conference originally set for September 1, 2011, hereby relinquishes jurisdiction.
FOR THE COURT,
Dawn S. Sunday, Esquire
Custody Conciliator