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TRACEY L. DONS ON,
Plaintiff
vs.
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: NO. 0,,2 - ~ 10'-( Ci.u:J~.-
ALEXANDER D. DONS ON,
Defendant
: CNIL ACTION - LAW
: CUSTODY
EMERGENCY CUSTODY COMPLAINT
TO THE HONORABLE, THE JUDGES OF SAID COURT:
1. The Plaintiff is Tracey L. Donson, who currently resides at 4822- B East Toodle
Road, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17050.
2. The Defendant is Alexander D. Donson, who currently resides at 312 Sample Bridge
Road, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17050.
3. Plaintiff seeks primary physical custody and shared legal custody ofthe parties'
minor child, Hailey A. Donson, born December 9, 1997.
4. The child was not born out of wedlock.
5. The child is currently in the custody ofthe Plaintiff, Tracey L. Donson, who resides at
4822-B East Trindle Road, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17050.
6. During the past five years the child has resided with the following persons and at the
following addresses:
Persons Address Dates
Tracey L. Donson 4822-B E. Trindle Road October 2001
Devan Williams Mechanicsburg, P A to present
Tracey L. Donson 719 Florence Circle August 2001 -
Dominic Portanova Mechanicsburg, P A October 2001
Sherry Portanova
Dominic J. Portanova
Stephanie Portanova
Devan Williams
Tracey L. Donson 312 Sample Bridge Road May 2000 to
Alexander D. Donson Mechanicsburg, P A August 2001
Tracey L. Donson 217 North Locust Point Road Birth to
Alexander D. Donson Mechanicsburg, P A May 2000
Devan Williams
7. The mother of the child is currently married to the father of the child.
8. The father of the child is Alexander D. Donson, who currently resides at 312 Sample
Bridge Road, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
9. The father of the child is currently married to the mother of the child.
10. The relationship of Plaintiff, Tracey L. Donson to the child is that of mother. The
Plaintiff currently resides with:
Name
Hailey Donson
Devan Williams
Relationship
Daughter
Daughter
11. The relationship of Defendant to the child is that of father. The Defendant currently
resides alone.
12. Plaintiffhas not participated as a party, witness, or otherwise in litigation concerning
the custody of the said child.
13. Plaintiff has no information of a custody proceeding concerning the child pending in
a Court of this Commonwealth.
14. Plaintiff does not know of a person not a party to the proceedings who has physical
custody of the child or claims to have custody or visitation rights with respect to the child.
15. The best interests and permanent welfare ofthe child will be served by granting the
relief requested because the Plaintiff has been the primary physical custodian of the child and
confirming said custody is in the best interest of the child.
16. The parties have been following an informal custody schedule until the evening of
June 2, 2002, when Defendant refused to return the subject child to Plaintiff, who has had
primary physical custody ofthe child since August 2001.
17. Each parent whose parental rights to the child has not been terminated and the person
who has physical custody ofthe child has been named as parties to this action.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff respectfully prays that Your Honorable Court award primary
physical custody and shared legal custody of the child to the Plaintiff; and schedule a
Conciliation Conference immediately to determine Defendant's partial custody rights.
Respectfully submitted,
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Lo . K. erratelli, Esquire
S RRATELLI, SCHIFFMAN,
BROWN & CALHOON, P.C.
2080 Linglestown Road, Suite 201
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717)540-9170
Attorney for Plaintiff
VERIFICATION
I verify that the statements made in the foregoing Complaint are true and correct. I
understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. Section
4904, relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
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TRACEY L. N ON
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Lori K. Serratelli, Esquire, do hereby certity that on this ("3~y of ~ ,
2002, I served a copy of the foregoing document by United States Mail, First C~ postage pre-
paid, to the following person(s):
Max J. Smith, Jr., Esquire
JAMES, SMITH, DURKIN & CONNELLY
P.O. Box 650
Hershey, P A 17033
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
TRACEY L. DONSON
v.
02-2704 CIVIL ACTION LAW
ALEXANDER D. DONSON
DEFENDANT
IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW,
Thursday, June 06, 2002
, upon consideration of the attached Complaint,
it is hereby directed that parties and their respective counsel appear before Dawn S. Sunday, Esq. , the conciliati>r,
at 39 West Main Street, Mechanicsburg, P A 17055 on Monday, June 24, 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; on
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 aU existing Protection from Abuse orders,
Special Relief orders, and Custody orders to the conciliator 48 hours prior to scheduled hearing.
FOR THE COURT,
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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 ATIORNEY AT ONCE. IF YOU DO NOT
HAVE AN ATIORNEY 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, Permsylvania 17013
Telephone (717) 249-3166
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TRACEY L. DONSON,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
vs.
: NO. 02-2704
CNIL ACTION - LAW
ALEXANDER D. DONSON,
Defendant
CUSTODY
STIPULATION FOR CUSTODY
AND NOW, come the above-named parties and their attorneys and hereby stipulate and
agree to the following provisions for custody of their minor child, pending further proceedings in
this matter and any subsequent Order of Court:
1. The parties will share legal custody of their minor child, Hailey A. Donson, born
December 9, 1997.
2. The Plaintiff7Mother shall have primary physical custody of the child and the
DefendantJFather shall have the following periods oftemporary or partial custody:
A. Week One: Commencing the week after execution of this Stipulation, from
Thursday after work until Friday morning at 8:30 a.m.; and
B. Week Two: Tuesday after work until Wednesday morning at 8:30 a.m.,
Thursday after work until Friday morning at 8:30 a.m., and Friday after work until Monday
morning at 8:30 a.m.
3. With respect to holidays:
A. Mother shall be entitled to have the child Mother's Day; Father shall be entitled
to have the child Father's Day at times mutually agreed upon by the parties.
B. The Christmas Holiday shall be divided in segments and alternated yearly with
Mother having Segment A (December 24 at Noon to December 25 at noon) for 2002 and all
even years thereafter, and Father having Segment B (December 25 at noon to December 26
at noon) for 2002 and all even years thereafter.
C. All custodial time for the parties' holidays and vacations shall be agreed upon by
the parties.
4. The parties shall, at all times, foster a positive, meaningful and loving relationship
between the child and the other parent, and neither parent shall say or do anything which would cast
the other parent in an unfavorable or negative light to the child, it being specifically agreed that
neither parent shall make any detrimental or disparaging comments about the other parent to the
child or in the presence of the child that would in any way denigrate the other parent.
5. Both parents will attempt, by all possible means, to foster the child's relationship
with the other parent. Both parents realize and appreciate that it is critical for the child's health and
development that the child feels good about and loving towards both parents and that both parents
playa major role in helping to achieve this goal.
6. Plaintiff and Defendant agree that they shall communicate directly concerning the
child or the visitation schedule and will not communicate through third parties unless there is an
emergency necessitating such communication.
7. Both parties shall keep the other informed of their current telephone number and
address.
8. Any major modifications to this Stipulation shall be in writing. Minor modifications
or adjustments may be done orally by the parties.
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9. The parties agree to the entry of a Court Order in accordance with the terms and
provisions of this Stipulation by a court of competent jurisdiction.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties and their counsel have set their hands and seals this
day of J\J'N)~;;) J-j ,2002.
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TRACEY L. DONSON,
Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
vs.
: NO. 02-2704
CIVIL ACTION LAW
ALEXANDER D. DONSON,
Defendant
IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this 24TH day of June, 2002, the Conciliator, having been advised by
Plaintiffs counsel that all custody issues have been resolved by agreement of the parties, hereby
relinquishes jurisdiction. The Custody Conciliation Conference scheduled for August 6, 2002 is
canceled.
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TRACEY L. DONSON,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
vs.
: NO. 02-2704
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
ALEXANDER D. DONSON,
Defendant
CUSTODY
ORDER
AND NOW, upon consideration of the foregoing Stipulation for Custody, it is hereby
ORDERED and DECREED as follows:
1. The parties will share legal custody of their minor child, Hailey A. Donson,
born December 9,1997.
2. The Plaintiffi'Mother shall have primary physical custody of the child and the
Defendant/Father shall have the following periods of temporary or partial custody:
A. Week One: Commencing the week after execution of this Stipulation, from
Thursday after work until Friday morning at 8:30 a.m.; and
B. Week Two: Tuesday after work until Wednesday morning at 8:30 a.m.,
Thursday after work until Friday morning at 8:30 a.m., and Friday after work until
Monday morning at 8:30 a.m.
3. With respect to holidays:
A. Mother shall be entitled to have the child Mother's Day; Father shall be
entitled to have the child Father's Day at times mutually agreed upon by the parties.
B. The Christmas Holiday shall be divided in segments and alternated yearly
with Mother having Segment A (December 24 at Noon to December 25 at noon) for
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2002 and all even years thereafter, and Father having Segment B (December 25 at
noon to December 26 at noon) for 2002 and all even years thereafter.
C. All custodial time for the parties' holidays and vacations shall be agreed
upon by the parties.
4. The parties shall, at all times, foster a positive, meaningful and loving
relationship between the child and the other parent, and neither parent shall say or do
anything which would cast the other parent in an unfavorable or negative light to the child, it
being specifically agreed that neither parent shall make any detrimental or disparaging
comments about the other parent to the child or in the presence of the child that would in any
way denigrate the other parent.
5. Both parents will attempt, by all possible means, to foster the child's
relationship with the other parent. Both parents realize and appreciate that it is critical for
the child's health and development that the child feels good about and loving towards both
parents and that both parents playa major role in helping to achieve this goal.
6. Plaintiff and Defendant shall communicate directly concerning the child or the
visitation schedule and will not communicate through third parties unless there is an
emergency necessitating such communication.
7. Both parties shall keep the other informed of their current telephone number
and address.
8. Any major modifications to this Stipulation shall be m writing. Minor
modifications or adjustments may be done orally by the parties.
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PlaintiffJPetitioner
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLV ANlA
vs.
: NO. 02-2704
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
ALEXANDER D. DONSON,
DefendantJRespondent
: CUSTODY
PETITION TO MODIFY CUSTODY
AND NOW, comes the Plaintifii'Petitioner, Tracey L. Donson, by and through her attomey,
Lori K. Serratelli, Esquire, and files this Petition to Modify Custody, and avers as follows:
I. PlaintiffJPetitioner is Tracey L. Donson, an adult individual who resides at 4822B
East Trindle Road, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17050.
2. DefendantJRespondent is Alexander D. Donson, an adult individual whose last
known address is 312 Sample Bridge Road, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
17050.
3. The subject minor child is Hailey A. Donson, born December 9, 1997.
4. The parties executed a Stipulation for Custody June 24, 2002, and the Honorable
Edgar B. Bayley issued an Order July 3, 2002 pursuant to the parties Stipulation. Said
Stipulation awarded PlaintifflPetitioner primary physical custody of the subject minor child, with
DefendantJRespondent receiving periods of temporary or partial custody.
5. DefendantJRespondent has, on several occasions, picked up the child to begin his
periods of partial custody and has not had the child's car seat in the vehicle, thus placing the
child in danger.
6. DefendantJRespondent has transported the child in his vehicle and allowed the
child to sit on the console ofthe vehicle. The child was not restrained and fell into the dash and
received a bruise on her forehead.
7. The child has been telling her sister that Daddy is sleeping with at least three to
four different women, whose names the child verbalized. The subject minor child seems keenly
aware of her father's behavior with women.
WHEREFORE, PlaintiffJPetitioner prays this Honorable Court order that
DefendantJRespondent's periods of temporary or partial custody be supervised in light of
DefendantJRespondent's promiscuity in front ofthe child and his failure to use a car seat to
safely transport the child.
Respectfully submitted,
Lo , . Serratelli, Esquire
orney ill No. 27426
SERRATELLI, SCHIFFMAN,
BROWN & CALHOON, P.C.
2080 Linglestown Road
Suite 201
Harrisburg, PAl 711 0
(717) 540-9170
Attorney for PlaintifflPetitioner
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Lori K. Serratelli, Esquire, do hereby certify that on this r9 '-I day of rd. ,
2002, I served a copy of the foregoing document by United States Mail, First Class, pJstage pre-
paid, to the following person(s):
Max J. Smith, Jr., Esquire
JAMES, SMITH, DURKIN & CONNELLY
P.O. Box 650
Hershey, P A 17033
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VERIFICATION
I verify that the statements made in the foregoing document are true and correct. I
understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. Section
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PLAINTIFF
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
02-2704 CIVIL ACTION LAW
ALEXANDER D. DaNSON
DEFENDANT
IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW,
Friday, October 04, 2002
, 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 Wednesday, Oetober 30, 2002 at 1:00 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. 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: Isl
Dawn S. Sunday. Esq. (f1/
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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: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
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: CNIL ACTION - LAW
TRACEY L. DONSON,
Plaintiff
ALEXANDER D. DONSON,
Defendant
: CUSTODY
AMENDED STIPULATION FOR CUSTODY
AND NOW, come the above-named parties and their attorneys and hereby stipulate and
agree to the following provisions for custody of their minor child, pending further proceedings in
this matter and any subsequent Order of Court:
1. The parties will share legal custody of their minor child, Hailey A. Donson, born
December 9,1997.
2. The PlaintifflMother shall have primary physical custody of the child and the
DefendantJFather shall have the following periods of temporary or partial custody:
A. Week One: Commencing the week after execution of this Stipulation, from
Thursday after work until Friday morning at 8:30 a.m.; and
B. Week Two: Tuesday after work until Wednesday morning at 8;30 a.m.,
Thursday after work until Friday morning at 8:30 a.m., and Friday after work until Monday
morning at 8:30 a.m.
3. With respect to holidays:
A. Mother shall be entitled to have the child Mother's Day; Father shall be entitled
to have the child Father's Day at times mutually agreed upon by the parties.
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B. The Christmas Holiday shall be divided in segments and altemated yearly with
Mother having Segment A (December 24 at Noon to December 25 at noon) for 2002 and all
even years thereafter, and Father having Segment B (December 25 at noon to December 26
at noon) for 2002 and all even years thereafter.
C. All custodial time for the parties' holidays and vacations shall be agreed upon by
the parties.
4. The parties mutually agree that neither shall expose or subject the child to any type
of sexual behavior during the full period of custodial time with said child and neither parent will
allow said child to sleep in their bed unless the parent is alone other than with the child.
5. The parties agree they shall, at all times, use an approved car seat when transporting
the child in a motor vehicle.
6. The parties agree they shall, at all times, foster a positive, meaningful and loving
relationship between the child and the other parent, and neither parent shall say or do anything
which would cast the other parent in an unfavorable or negative light to the child, it being
specifically agreed that neither parent shall make any detrimental or disparaging comments about
the other parent to the child or in the presence of the child that would in any way denigrate the other
parent.
7. Both parents will attempt, by all possible means, to foster the child's relationship
with the other parent. Both parents realize and appreciate that it is critical for the child's health and
development that the child feels good about and loving towards both parents and that both parents
playa major role in helping to achieve this goal.
8. Plaintiff and Defendant agree that they shall communicate directly concerning the
child or the visitation schedule and will not communicate through third parties unless there is an
emergency necessitating such communication.
9. Both parties shall keep the other informed of their current telephone number and
address.
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10. Any major modifications to this Stipulation shall be in writing. Minor modifications
or adjustments may be done orally by the parties.
11. The parties agree to the entry of a Court Order in accordance with the terms and
provisions of this Stipulation by a court of competent jurisdiction.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties and their counsel have set their hands and seals this J(;().^J..-
dayof ~iu~,2002.
WITNESSES:
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TRACEY L. DONSON,
Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: NO. 02-2704
CIVIL ACTION LAW
vs.
ALEXANDER D. DONSON,
Defendant
IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this 22ND day of October, 2002, the Conciliator, being advised by Plaintiffs
counsel that all custody issues are being resolved by agreement between the parties, hereby
relinquishes jurisdiction. The Custody Conciliation Conference scheduled for today, October 30,
2002, is canceled.
FOR THE COURT,
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CIVIL ACTION - LAW
TRACEY L. DONSON,
Plaintiff
ALEXANDER D. DONSON,
Defendant
CUSTODY
ORDER
AND NOW, upon consideration of the foregoing Stipulation for Custody, it is hereby
ORDERED and DECREED as follows:
1. The parties will share legal custody of their minor child, Hailey A. Donson, born
December 9, 1997.
2. The PlaintiffIMother shall have primary physical custody of the child and the
DefendantlFather shall have the following periods of temporary or partial custody:
A. Week One: Commencing the week after execution of this Stipulation, from
Thursday after work until Friday morning at 8:30 a.m.; and
B. Week Two: Tuesday after work until Wednesday morning at 8:30 a.m.,
Thursday after work until Friday morning at 8:30 a.m., and Friday after work until Monday
morning at 8:30 a.m.
3. With respect to holidays:
A. Mother shall be entitled to have the child Mother's Day; Father shall be entitled
to have the child Father's Day at times mutually agreed upon by the parties.
B. The Christmas Holiday shall be divided in segments and alternated yearly with
Mother having Segment A (December 24 at Noon to December 25 at noon) for 2002 and all
even years thereafter, and Father having Segment B (December 25 at noon to December 26
at noon) for 2002 and all even years thereafter.
C. All custodial time for the parties' holidays and vacations shall be agreed upon by
the parties.
4. The parties mutually agree that neither shall expose or subject the child to any type
of sexual behavior during the full period of custodial time with said child and neither parent will
allow said child to sleep in their bed unless the parent is alone other than with the child.
5. The parties agree they shall, at all times, use an approved car seat when transporting
the child in a motor vehicle.
6. The parties agree they shall, at all times, foster a positive, meaningful and loving
relationship between the child and the other parent, and neither parent shall say or do anything
which would cast the other parent in an unfavorable or negative light to the child, it being
specifically agreed that neither parent shall make any detrimental or disparaging comments about
the other parent to the child or in the presence of the child that would in any way denigrate the other
parent.
7. Both parents will attempt, by all possible means, to foster the child's relationship
with the other parent. Both parents realize and appreciate that it is critical for the child's health and
development that the child feels good about and loving towards both parents and that both parents
playa major role in helping to achieve this goal.
8. Plaintiff and Defendant agree that they shall communicate directly concerning the
child or the visitation schedule and will not communicate through third parties unless there is an
emergency necessitating such communication.
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address.
10. Any major modifications to this Stipulation shall be in writing. Minor modifications
or adjustments may be done orally by the parties.
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Plaintiff (Respondent)
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYL VANIA
v.
: CIVIL ACTION LAW
ALEXANDERD. DONSON,
Defendant (petitioner)
: NO. 02-2704
: IN CUSTODY
PETITION FOR CONTEMPT
1. Petitioner is Defendant, Alexander D. Danson, an individual residing at 101
Millfording Road, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17050
2. Respondent is Plaintiff, Tracey L. Portanova (formerly known as Tracey L.
Danson), an individual residing at 1711 Bridge Street, New Cumberland, Cumberland County,
Pennsylvania 17070.
3. The parties were divorced from each other on November 19, 2002.
4. Petitioner and Respondent are the natural parents of one (1) minor child, Hailey
Alexander Donson, born December 9, 1997.
5. A Custody Order was entered on November 4,2002 pursuant to an agreement
between the parties. A true and correct copy of this Custody Order is attached hereto as Exhibit
A and is incorporated herein by reference.
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6. Pursuant to the Order of November 4,2002, the parties share legal and physical
custody. Father (Petitioner) has periods of temporary physical custody on an alternating week
schedule as follows:
Week one: consisted of Father (Petitioner) having custody from Thursday after
work until Friday morning at 8:30 a.m.; and
Week two: consisted of Father (petitioner) having custody from Tuesday after
work until Wednesday morning at 8:30 a.m., Thursday after work until Friday
morning at 8:30 a.m. and Friday after work until Monday morning at 8:30 a.m.
The Order also provided that the parties are to agree upon holidays and vacations.
Mother has remaining times.
7. Respondent has willfully failed to comply with the current Court Ordered custody
schedule by not returning the parties' child to Petitioner during his court ordered custodial period
on May 18, 2006. Instead, Respondent traveled to Scranton, Pennsylvania with the child despite
the express prohibition of Petitioner.
8. This event culminates a course of action wherein Respondent acts unilaterally in
handling the custody of Hailey, without respect to Petitioner or the Order. By way of illustration,
Petitioner asserts the following:
A. Mother's Day and Father's Day are to be as agreed by the parties.
Respondent has failed to act in accordance with paragraph 3.A. of
the Order by contacting Petitioner by text message on his cell
phone shortly before she was to pick up the child on May 14, 2006,
Mother's Day, advising that she could not pick her up because she
was going to be in the hospital. Petitioner later confirmed that
Respondent was never at the hospital.
B. By way of example, the parties agreed that Respondent was to
pick up the child at 10:00 a.m. on Memorial Day in accordance
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with paragraph 3.C. This paragraph also requires holiday
times divided as the parties' agree. Respondent failed to abide
by the agreement and did not contact Petitioner unti112:00
p.m. by text message on his cell phone asking where she was.
Respondent then advised that she would not be picking the
child up that day.
Such actions prohibit an orderly transition for the child.
9. Paragraph 6 and 7 of the Custody Order provide:
6. The parties agree they shall, at all times, foster a positive,
meaningful and loving relationship between the child and the other
parent, and neither parent shall say or do anything which would cast the
other parent in an unfavorable or negative light to the child, it being
specifically agreed that neither parent shall make any detrimental or
disparaging comments about the other parent to the child or in the
presence of the child that would in any way denigrate the other parent.
7. Both parents will attempt, by all possible means, to foster the
child's relationship with the other parent. Both parents realize and
appreciate that it is critical for the child's health and development that
the child feels good about and loving towards both parents and that
both parents playa major role in helping to achieve this goal.
10. Respondent willfully failed to act in accordance with paragraph 6 and 7 of the
Custody Order by making negative remarks about Petitioner to the child on numerous occasions
as follows:
a. On or about May 10, 2005, the child relayed to Petitioner that Respondent was
cursing while talking about Petitioner to the child and when the child asked why
she was doing it, Respondent answered that she would do this the rest of her life.
b. On or about August 22,2005, the child stated "Oh, my mom and pop pop don't
own anything, they only help people to rent things and my mom was mad when I
told her dad owns things." When she was told that those things do not matter, the
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child responded, "Well, my mom is really mad because we don't have any money
now and she says its because of dad."
c. On or about November 24,2005, the child was at Respondent's family's home for
Thanksgiving. When Petitioner picked the child up there, the child was crying
because Respondent and her family were saying "mean things" about Petitioner to
her.
d. On or about December 1, 2005, the child relayed to Petitioner that Respondent
was complaining about not having any money and that the child should ask
Petitioner to take care of her extra school expenses.
e. On or about March 23,2006, the child relayed to Petitioner that "Mom told me
she was taking you back to court and that she is really going to get you this time
and would stop at nothing to ruin your life no matter what has to be done." The
child was confused by this comment, but said she was supposed to remember to
tell Father that.
f On or about April 13, 2006, the child told Father she was to say "Mom is really
going to ruin you."
11. In addition to Respondent's direct contempt of the Custody Order, Petitioner
disregards the Order at will by not assuming custody of the child per the Order. The Respondent
continues to alter the custodial schedule frequently at her whim without notice.
12. While Petitioner does enjoy the extra periods of physical custody with the child,
the lack of notice causes frustration for Petitioner and upset for the child.
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13. Petitioner has tried to speak directly with Respondent in an attempt to remedy the
situation, however, Respondent refuses to deal directly with Petitioner and proceeds to use vulgar
language in front of the child during their conversations.
14. Petitioner requests a hearing be scheduled:
a. To mandate Respondent's compliance with the Order;
b. To enter judgment against Respondent for Petitioner's counsel fees
incurred in the preparation, filing, and hearing of this Petition which fees
shall be at least Six Hundred Dollars and 00/100 ($600.00); and
c. To hold Respondent in contempt and to fine and/or otherwise incarcerate
Respondent for said contempt.
WHEREFORE, Petitioner requests that Respondent be held in contempt of Court and
requests an Order be entered granting the relief requested as set forth in the proposed Order.
Respectfully submitted,
DATE: June 21,2006
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1. The parties wm share legal cu.stody of their minor child, Hailey A Donson. bom
December 9, 1997.
2. The PlaintifflMotbcr sba11 have prlmmy physical custDdy of the c1nld aod the
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s. The parties agree they shall, at all times, use an approwcl car seat when 1ransport:ing
1be child in a motor vehicle.
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8. Plaintiff and Defi.!nruiut agree that they shall communicate direet1y conc:eming the
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Plaintiff (Respondent)
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
: CIVIL ACTION LAW
ALEXANDER D. DONSON,
Defendant (Petitioner)
: NO. 02-2704
: IN CUSTODY
VERIFICATION
I, Alexander D. Donson, hereby certify that the facts set forth in the foregoing Petition
for Contempt are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information and belief. I
understand that any false statements made herein are subject to penalties of 18 Pa. C.S.A. ~4904
relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
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Barbara Sumple-Sullivan, Esquire
Supreme Court #32317
549 Bridge Street
New Cumberland, P A 17070
(717) 774-1445
TRACEY L. DONSON,
Plaintiff (Respondent)
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
: CIVIL ACTION LAW
ALEXANDER D. DONSON,
Defendant (petitioner)
: NO. 02-2704
: IN CUSTODY
CERTIFICA TE OF SERVICE
I, BARBARA SUMPLE-SULLIV AN, ESQUIRE, do hereby certify that on this date, I
served a true and correct copy of the Petition for Contempt, in the above-captioned matter upon
the following individua1(s), by United States first-class mail, postage prepaid, addressed as
follows:
Lori K. Serratelli, Esquire
2080 Linglestown Road, Suite 201
Harrisburg, P A 17110
Ms. Tracey L. Portanova
1711 Bridge Street
New Cumberland, PAl
Barbara Sumple-Sullivan, Esquire
549 Bridge Street
New Cumberland, P A 17070-1931
(717) 774-1445
Supreme Court ID. 32317
Attorney for Petitioner
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02-2704 CIVIL ACTION LAW
ALEXANDER D, DaNSON
DEFENDANT
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 Dawn S. Sunday, Esq.
at 3!!.~est Main Street, Mechanicsbnrg, PA 17055 on Tuesday, An~nst 01, 2006
, the conciliator,
at 12:00 P
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 tbe conciliator 48 hours prior to scheduled hearing.
FOR THE COURT,
By: Isl
Dawn S. Sunday. Esq. 1JIl<l
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 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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Docket Number Attorney
02-2704 Barbara Sumple-Sullivan
last day of 45 day statutory limit is:
8/7/2006
Cara A. Boyanowski, Esqnire
Supreme Court I.D. No. 68736
SERRATELLI SCHIFFMAN BROWN & CALHOON
2080 Linglestown Road
Suite 201
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 540-9170 (telephone)
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TRACEY L. DONSON,
Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
: NO. 02-2704
ALEXANDER D. DONSON,
Defendant
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: IN CUSTODY
PLAINTIFF'S ANSWER TO DEFENDANT'S
PETITION FOR CONTEMPT
AND NOW, comes Plaintiff/Respondent, Tracey 1. Donson, by and through her counsel,
Cara A. Boyanowski, Esquire of the law ftrm of Serratelli Schiffman Brown & Calhoon, and
respectfully answers as follows:
1. Admitted.
2. Admitted.
3. Admitted.
4. Admitted.
5. Admitted.
6. Admitted.
7, The averment set forth in Paragraph Seven of the Petition for Contempt is a
conclusion of law to which no answer is deemed necessary. If an answer is deemed necessary,
then said averment is denied and strict proof of same is demanded at time of trial, since
Defendant Alexander D. Donson was advised of the trip to Scranton, Pennsylvania and never
disagreed with it. In fact, the first time Plaintiff Tracey 1. Donson knew that Defendant
Alexander D. Donson was unhappy with the Scranton, Pennsylvania trip, was upon her receipt of
the Petition for Contempt and her review of averment number seven.
8. A. It is specifically denied that Plaintiff Tracey 1. Donson acts unilaterally in
handling the custody of Hailey without respect to Defendant Alexander D. Donson or the Order.
By way of further explanation, on Mother's Day of this year, Plaintiff Tracey L. Donson ended
up in Holy Spirit Hospital for what she thought was pneumonia. She was admitted to the
Emergency Room in the afternoon and was not released until late evening, around 9:00 p.m.
Plaintiff forwarded this information to Defendant by way of cellular telephone text messaging,
advising that she would not be able to exercise her period of physical custody. Plaintiff has no
knowledge or information as to how Defendant confirmed whether or not she was at the hospital
since this information is privileged information, protected through HIPP A.
B. It is specifically denied that Plaintiff Tracey L. Donson acts unilaterally in
handling the custody of Hailey without respect to Defendant Alexander D. Donson or the Order.
By way of further explanation, on Memorial Day of this year, Plaintiff did not pick up Hailey
from Defendant, since it was always the parties' practice if a holiday falls on a Monday, that
whichever parent was exercising physical custody on the preceding weekend; just keep Hailey on
the holiday, too. Plaintiff thought the parties were continuing this practice and never made plans
to pick up Hailey from Defendant on Memorial Day.
9. Admitted.
10. The averment set forth in Paragraph Ten of the Petition for Contempt is a
conclusion of law to which no answer is deemed necessary. If an answer is deemed necessary,
then said averment is denied and strict proof of same is demanded at time of trial.
A. Plaintiff is without direct information or knowledge as to what the parties'
daughter relayed to Defendant on or about May 10, 2005. Plaintiff does, however, specifically
deny that she cursed in front of the parties' daughter while talking about Defendant.
B, Plaintiff is without direct information or knowledge as to what the parties'
daughter relayed to Defendant on or about August 22, 2005. Plaintiff does, however, find it hard
to believe that the parties' daughter knows the difference between "owning" and "renting"
property, as she was only seven years old at the time of the statement.
C. Plaintiff is without direct information or knowledge as to what the parties'
daughter relayed to Defendant on or about November 24,2005. Plaintiff does, however,
specifically deny that she and her family were saying "mean things" about Defendant.
D. Plaintiff is without direct information or knowledge as to what the parties'
daughter relayed to Defendant on December I, 2005. Plaintiff does recall mentioning to the
parties' daughter that she does not have money to buy every item the child desires; she
specifically denies, however, that she instructs the child to ask Defendant to take care of her extra
school expenses.
E. Plaintiff is without direct information or knowledge as to what the parties'
daughter relayed to Defendant on March 23, 2006. Plaintiff does, however, specifically deny that
she made the statement she is going to "ruin Defendant's life no matter what has to be done."
F. Plaintiff is without direct information or knowledge as to what the parties'
daughter relayed to Defendant on April 13, 2006. Plaintiff does, however, specifically deny that
she made the comment she "is really going to ruin Defendant."
II. The averment set forth in Paragraph Eleven is a conclusion of law to which no
answer is deemed necessary. If an answer is deemed necessary, then said averment is denied and
strict proof of same is demanded at time of trial.
12. Plaintiff is without knowledge, information or belief as to which of her actions
cause frustration for Defendant. As for providing Defendant with "extra periods of physical
custody," Plaintiff specifically denies that she has done so. By way of further explanation, the
only period of custody that Plaintiff has not exercised this year was Mother's Day due to her
hospitalization.
13. Denied. It is specifically denied that Defendant in any way, shape or form
attempted to speak with Plaintiff about the above matters. In fact, the parties rarely speak with
each other directly, and instead, use text messaging or letters.
14. The averment set forth in Paragraph Fourteen is Defendant's prayer for relief to
which no answer is deemed necessary.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff Tracey 1. Donson respectfully requests this Honorable Court
deny Defendant's Petition for Contempt.
Respectfully submitted,
SERRATELLI SCHIFFMAN BROWN &
CALHOON
Cara A. Boyanowski, Esquire
Supreme Court J.D. No. 68763
2080 Linglestown Road
Suite 201
Harrisburg,PA 17110
(717) 540-9170
Attorney for Plaintiff
VERIFICATION
Upon my personal knowledge, information and belief, I, Tracey L. Donson, now known
as Tracey L. Portanova, do hereby verifY that the facts averred and statements made in the
foregoing Petition are true and correct.
I understand that false statements or averments therein made will subject me to the
criminal penalties of 18 Pa.C.S.A. ~4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Cara A. Boyanowski, Esquire, hereby certify that on the date indicated below I served a
true and correct copy of the foregoing Plaintiff's Answer to Defendant's Petition for Contempt, on
all interested parties, by depositing same from Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, first class mail, postage
prepaid, addressed as follows:
Barbara Sumple-SuIlivan, Esquire
ATIORNEY AT LAW
549 Bridge Street
New Cumberland, P A 17070
Dawn S. Sunday, Esquire, Custody Conciliator
SUNDAY & SUNDAY
39 Main Street
Mechanisburg, PA 17055
SERRATELLI SCHIFFMAN BROWN &
CALHOON
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CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
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ALEXANDERD.DONSON
Defendant
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:
CURRENTLY IN CUSTODY OF
NAME DATE OF BIRTH
Hailey Alexander Danson December 9, 1997
MotherlFather
2. A Custody Conciliation Conference was held on September 22, 2006, with the following
individuals in attendance: The Mother, Tracey Portanova, formerly Donson, with her counsel, Cara A.
Boyanowski and the Father, Alexander D. Donson, with his counsel, Barbara Sumple-Sullivan.
3. The Father filed this Petition for Contempt which was addressed at the conference along
with other parenting issues of concern. The parties discussed the possibility of working toward
resolution of their differences through the counseling process and requested that the conciliator hold
this matter open to give them that opportunity. After obtaining further input from counsel, it does not
appear that entry of an additional Order is necessary at this time and it was agreed that the Father does
not intend to pursue the Contempt Petition at this time without prejudice to his right to raise those
issues at a later time upon the filing of an additional Petition, if necessary.
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