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IN TUB COURT OF COMMON PLBAS OF
CUMBBRLAND COUNTY, PBNNSYLVANIA
No, 94-1838 CIVIL TERM
PROTECTION FROM ABUSE
Sharon L, Brandt.
Plaintiff
Samuel E, Brandt, Jr,
Defendant
PRAECIPE TO WITHDRAW ACTION
The plaintiff in the above-captioned case requests that the
Petition for Protection from Abuse filed on April 11. 1994, be
withdrawn. and the Temporarv Protective Order be vacated,
To Lawrence E, Welker
Prothonotary
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No, 94-1838
Civil Term
Sharon L, Brandt. Plaintiff
vs.
Samuel E, Brandt. Jr,
P RAE C I P E
Filed
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SHARON L. BRANDT,
Plaintiff
IN TIlE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY. PENNSYLVANIA
for herself and on behalf
of her minor children:
LINDSEY p, BRANDT
STACEY M, BRANDT
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO,94- , 13" CIVIL TERM
vs,
SAMUEL E BRANDT, JR.
Defendant
PROTECTION FROM ABUSE
AND CUSTODY
TEMPORARY PROTECTIVE ORDER
AND NOW, this II t;;a
day of April, 1994, upon presentation and
consideration of the within Petition, and upon finding that the plaintiff,
Sharon L, Brandt and her minor children, now residing at 1481 Cockley Meadow
Drive, Boiling Springs, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, are in immediate and
present danger of abuse from the defendant, Samuel E, Brandt,the following
Temporary Order is entered,
The defendant, Samuel E, Brandt, now residing at 298 S, Geyers Church
Road, Middletown, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, is hereby enjoined from
physically abusing the plaintiff, Sharon L, Brandt, or her children and
placing them in fear of abuse,
Temporary custody of Lindsey p, Brandt and Stacey M, Brandt is hereby
awarded to the plaintiff, Sharon L, Brandt,
This Order shall remain in effect unti I
case,
A hearing ~hall be held on this matter
a final orde~ entered in this
on the ;../ day of April,
1994, at ~,m, in Courtroom NO,~, Cumberland County Courthouse,
Carlisle, Pennsylvania.
The plaintiff may proceed in forma pauperis pending a further order
after the hearing,
The Cumberland County Sheriff's office shall attempt to make service at
the plaintiff's request, but service may be accomplished under any applicable
rule of civil Procedure.
The camp Hill and Pennsylvania State Police Departments will be provided
with a copy of this Order by attorneys for the plaintiff, This Order shall be
enforced by any law enforcement agency where a violation occurs by arrest for
indirect criminal contempt without warrant upon probable cause that this Order
has been violated, whether or not the violation is committed in the presence
of the police officer, In the event that an arrest is made under this
section, the defendant shall not be taken to jail but shall be taken without
unnecessary delay before the court that issued the Order, When that court is
unavailable, the defendant shall be arraigned before a district justice, who
shall set bail according to the provisions of Chapter 4000 of the Pennsylvania
Rules of Criminal Procedure (23 Pa,C,S.A. Section 6113).
By the Court,
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SIfARON L, BRANDT,
Plaint I ff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
for herself and on behalf
of her minor children:
LINDSEY P. BRANDT
STACEY M, BRANDT
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO,94- 1338' CIVIL TERM
vs,
SAMUEL E BRANDT, J,
Defendant
PROTECTION FROM ABUSE
AND CUSTODY
NOTICE
You have been sued in court, If you wish to defend against the claims
set forth in the following pages, you must take action promptly after this
Petition, Order and Notice are served, by appearing personally or by attorney
at the hearing scheduled by the Court and presenting to the Court your
defenses or objections to the claims set forth against you. You are warned
that if you fail to do so, the Court may proceed without you, and a jUdgment
may be entered against you by the Court without further notice for any money
claimed in the petition or for any other claim or relief requested by the
plaintiff, You may lose monp.y or property or other rights important to you,
YOU SHOULD TAKE TIiIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE, IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A
LAWYER OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE OFFICE SET FORTIi BELOW TO
FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP,
COURT ADMINISTRATOR, 4th FLOOR
CUMBERLAND COUNTY COURTIiOUSE
CARLISLE, PENNSYLVANIA 17013
TELEPHONE NUMBER: (717) 240-6200
SHARON L. BRANDT.
Plaintiff
IN TIm COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY. PENNSYLVANIA
for herself and on behalf
of her minor children:
LINDSEY P. BRANDT
STACEY M. BRANDT
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
00.94- /1l,3ll' CIVIL TERM
VS.
SAMUEL E BRANDT, JR.
Defendant
PROTECTION FROM ABUSE
AND CUSTODY
PETITION FOR PROTECTIVE ORDER
AND CUSTODY
RELIEF UNDER TIm PROTECTION FROM ABUSE ACT
23 P.S. SECTION 6101
A. ABUSE
1. The plaintiff is an adult individual whose permanent address is 1481
Cockley Meadow Drive, Boiling Springs. Cumberiand County, Pennsylvania. 17007.
The plaintiff brings this action for herself and her minor children.
2. The defendant is an adult individual residing at 298 S. Geyers
Church Road, Middletown. Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. 17057.
3. The defendant is the plaintiff's husband and father of the
plaintiff's children.
4. Since approximately June 1993, the defendant has attempted to cause
and has intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly caused bodily injury to the
plaintiff and her children and by physical menace has placed the plaintiff and
her children in fear of imminent serious bodily injury. This has included but
is not limited to the following specific instances of abuse:
a. On or about March 27, 1994, the defendant grabbed the plaintiff's
arm, twisted her arm, and threw her to the floor. When the plaintiff got to
her feet, the defendant grabbed her by the shoulders and shoved her backwards,
causing the plaintiff to fall over the coffee table to the floor. The
defendant then grabbed the plaintiff by her forearm, drew back his fist, and
punched the plaintiff in the side of the head. causing a laceration that
required medical attention.
b. In or around March 1994, the defendant pushed the parties' nine
year old daughter against the coffee table. The child sustained a large
bruise on her hip.
c. In or around February 1994, the defendant punched the parties'
daughter in her back. The child sustained soreness and bruising to her back.
d. In or around August 1993, through November 1993, the defendant on
several occasions abused the plaintiff in ways including, but not limited to,
pushing and shoving her.
e. In or around August 1993, the defendant put a loaded gun in his
mouth and threatened to pull the trigger while the plaintiff was standing
there.
f. In or around June 1993, the defendant pushed the plaintiff on
several occasions.
5. The plaintiff believes and therefore avers that she and her
children are in immediate and present danger of abuse from the defendant and
that she and her children are in need of protection from such abuse.
B. TEMPORARY CUSTODY
6. The plaintiff seeks temporary custody of the following children:
Name
Lindsey Paige Brandt
Present Residence
1481 Cockley Meadow Dr.
Boiling Springs, PA 17007
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Stacey May Brandt
1481 Cockley Meadow Dr.
Boiling Springs, PA 17007
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The children were not born out of wedlock.
The children are presently in the custody of Sharon L. Brandt who
resides at 1481 Cockley Meadow Dr., Boiling Springs, Pennsylvania, 17007.
During the past five years, the children have resided with the foilowing
persons and at the following addresses:
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plaintiff
plaint iff
Addresses
1481 Cockley Meadow Dr.
Boiling Springs, PA 17007
1481 Cockley Meadow Dr.
Boiling Springs, PA 17007
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March 27, 1994
March 27, 1994
Present
The mother of the children is sharon L. Brandt, currently residing at
1481 Cockley Meadow Dr., Boiling Springs, Pennsylvania, 17007.
She is married.
The father of the children is Samuel E. Brandt Jr., currently residing
at 298 S. Geyers Church Road, Middletown,Pennsylvania, 17057.
The plaintiff currently resides with the following persons:
Name
Relationship
Lindsey Paige Brandt
daughter
Stacey May Brandt
daughter
7. The plaintiff has not previously participated in any litigation
concerning custody of the above mentioned children in this or any other Court.
8. The plaintiff has no knowledge of any custody proceedings concerning
these children pending before a court in this or any other jurisdiction.
9. The plaintiff does not know of any person not a party to this action
who has physical custody of the children or claims to have custody or
visitation rights with respect to the children.
10. The best interests and permanent welfare of the children will be
met if custody is temporarily granted to the plaintiff pending a hearing in
this matter for reasons including:
a. The plaintiff is a fit parent who can best take care of her
children.
b. The defendant has shown by his abuse of the
plaintiff that he is not an appropriate role model for the
children.
c. The defendant has demonstrated behavior which has
adversely affected the children.
C. SUPPORT SECTION
11. The defendant has a duty to support the plaintiff and their minor
children.
12. The defendant is employed by James Hoch, 6007 Mockingbird Drive,
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055, and has a weekly salary in excess of $400.00.
13. The plaintiff's income is insufficient to provide for her minimal
needs and those of her children until such time as a support order can be
obtained by filing at the Domestic Relations Office.
14. The plaintiff has petitioned for support and is awaiting a hearing
date with Domestic Relations.
D. LOSSES
IS. The plaintiff has suffered losses as a result of the abuse by the
defendant. The losses are listed on Exhibit A which is attached and
incorporated by reference.
16. The plaintiff asks for attorney fees to be paid to Legal Services,
Inc., pursuant to the Protection from Abuse Act.
E. STATUS TO PROCEED IN FORMA PAUPERIS
17. The defendant is employed by James Hoch, 6007 Mockingbird Drive,
Mechanicsburg, Pennsyvlania, and has a weekly salary in excess of $400.
21. The plaintiff is employed as a substitute teacher at Good Shephard
School. As a substitute teacher her employment is sporadic.
22. The plaintiff does not have funds avuilable to pay the fees for
filing and service.
WHEREFORE, pursuant to the provisions of the "Protection from Abuse Act"
of October 7, 1976, 23 P.S. Section 6101 ~ ~., as amended, the plaintiff
prays this Honorable Court to grant the following relief:
A. Grant a Temporary Order pursuant to the "Protection from Abuse Act:"
1. Requiring the defendant to refrain from abusing the
plaintiff and her minor children or placing them in fear of abuse.
2. Granting temporary custody of the minor children to the
plaintiff;
B. schedule a hearing in accordance with the provisions of the
"Protection from Abuse Act," and, after such hearing, enter an order to be in
effect for a period of one year:
I. Requiring the defendant to refrain from abusing the
plaintiff or her minor children or placing them in fear of abuse.
2. Granting support to the plaintiff in the amount of $166.00 per
week payable by mail.
3. Ordering the defendant to reimburse the plaintiff's out-of-
pocket losses suffered as a result of the abuse including but not
1 imi ted to the losses I isted on the at tached Exhibi t " A ".
4. Ordering the defendant to the plaintiff's attorney's fees, to
Legal Services, Inc., pursuant to the Protection From Abuse Act.
The plaintiff further asks that this Petition be filed and served
without payment of costs, pending a further order at the hearing, and that a
copy of this Petition and Order be delivered to the Camp Hill and Pennsylvania
State Police Departments as the Police Departments with jurisdiction to
enforce this Order.
The plaintiff prays for such other relief as may be just and proper.
COUNT 11
CUSTODY UNDER PENNSYLVANIA CUSTODY LAW
1. The allegations of Count I above are incorporated herein as if fully
set forth.
2. The best interests and permanent welfare of the children will be
served by confirming custody in the plaintiff as set forth in Paragraph 7 of
the Petition.
WHEREFORE, pursuant to 23 P.S. section 5301 ~ ~., and other
applicable rules and law, the plaintiff prays this Honorable Court to award
custody of the minor children to her. The plaintiff prays for such other
relief as may be just and proper.
Respectfully submitted,
oan-Carey
Attorney for Plain ff
LEGAL SERVICES, INC.
8 Irvine Row
Carlisle, pa 17013
(717) 243-9400
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Ol1l'-QP-POCKET-EXPENSES
The plaintiff requests that the defendant pay any and all medical
expenses that she has incurred or will incur as a result of the Injury from
the incident which occurred on or about March 27, 1994. The expenses include,
but are not limited to, the hospital bills. doctor bills, x-rays. and
transportation for any follow-up treatment that is related to this incident.
Medical bills will be submitted as the plaintiff receives them. Payment
shall be made within 10 days.
Exhibit A
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The above-named Plaintiff, Sharon L. Brandt, verifies that
the statements made in the above Petition are true and correct.
Plaintiff understands that false statements herein are made
subject to the penalties of 18 Pat C.S. 54904, relating to
unsworn falsification to authorities.
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COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA:
COUNTY OF CUMBEFLAND
Sharon L. Brandt, for herself
behalf of her minor children:
Brandt and Stacey M. Brandt
VS
Samuel E. Brandt, Jr.
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Lindsey P.
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In The Court of Common Pleas of
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
No. 94-1838 Civil Term
Temporary Protective Order
Protection From Abuse and Custody
Notice and Petition for Protective
Order
R. Thomas Kline, Sheriff, who being duly sworn according to law,
says that on April 14, 1994 at 11:00 o'clock A.M.. E.S.T., he is returning
the within Temporary Protective Order Protection From Abuse and Custody,
Notice and Petition for Protective Order, as "NO ACTION TAKEN," due to
plaintiff withdrawing the action.
Sworn and Subscribed to Before Me
This i'S'i!-
1994, A.D.
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INSTRUCTIONS TO THE DEFENDANT
As you know. the plaintiff has filed a legal action against you under the
Protection From Abuse Act and has obtained a Temporary Protective Order. The
piaintiff is prepared to have a hearing held in order to obtain a final
Protective Order effective for one (1) year.
As an alternative, you may consent to the entry of the Final Protective
Order to be in effect for one year. If you are wi 11 ing to consent you should
cail Legai Services, Inc., 243-9400 or 766-8475, and ask to speak to the staff
person hand I ing the case about a Consent Agreement.
The Consent Agreement should be prepared before the time scheduied for the
hearing so the Court wili know ahead of time that the case will not be contested.
In most cases, regardless of whether a settlement by Consent Agreement has been
reached, the parties must appear in court at the time scheduled for hearing. If
the case is uncontested, the court appearance will be brief. The judge will make
sure the parties understand the Consent Agreement and Final Protective Order.
If you do not agree to the entry of the Final Protect i ve Order, a contested
hearing will take piace at the scheduled time. When a Final Protective Order is
entered. it will be sent or given to you. the plaintiff. and the appropriate
poiice departments. If you fail to abide by the terms of the Final Protective
Order you will be subject to immediate arrest, and a fine of up to $1.000.00
and/or a jail sentence of up to six months and other relief.
You have the right to be represented in this matter. You should take the
legal papers that have already been served on you to your lawyer immediately.
If you do not know of an attorney or cannot afford one. you may contact:
Court Administrator, 4th Floor
Cumberland County Courthouse
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 240-6200
SHARON L. BRANDT,
Plaintiff
IN TIm COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
for herself and on behalf
of her minor children:
LINDSEY P. BRANDT
STACEY M. BRANDT
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 94-/8 3'! CIVIL TERM
vs.
SAMUEL E BRANDT. JR. PROTECTION FROM ABUSE
Defendant AND CUSTODY
TEMPORARY PROTECTIVE ORDER
AND NOW, this 11;d.. day of Apri I. 1994, upon presentat ion and
consideration of the within Petition, and upon finding that the plaintiff,
Sharon L. Brandt and her minor children, now residing at 1481 Cockley Meadow
Drive, Boiling Springs, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, are in immediate and
present danger of abuse from the defendant, Samuel E. Brandt,the following
Temporary Order is entered.
The defendant, Samuel E. Brandt, now residing at 298 S. Geyers Church
Road, Middletown, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, is hereby enjoined from
physically abusing the plaintiff, Sharon L. Brandt, or her children and
placing them in fear of abuse.
Temporary custody of Lindsey P. Brandt and Stacey M. Brandt is hereby
awarded to the plaintiff, Sharon L. Brandt.
This Order shall remain in effect until a final order is entered in this
A hearing shall be held on this matter on the ~day of April,
case.
1994, at I'. 30 P.m. in Courtroom No.-L, Cumberland County Courthouse,
Carlisle, Pennsylvania.
The plaintiff may proceed in forma pauperis pending a further order
after the hearing,
The CUmberland County Sheriff's office shall attempt to make service at
the plaintiff's requcst, but scrvice may bc accomplished under any applicable
rule of Civil Procedure.
The Camp Hill and Pennsylvania State Pollcc Departments will be providcd
with a copy of this Order by attorneys for the plaintiff. This Ordcr shall be
enforced by any law enforcement agency where a violation occurs by arrest for
Indirect criminal contempt without warrant upon probable cause that this Order
has been violated, whether or not the violation is committed in the presenc~
of the police officer. In the event that an arrest is made under this
section, the defendant shall not be taken to jail but shall be taken without
unnecessary delay before the court that issucd the Order. When that court is
unavailable, the defendant shall be arraigned before a district justice, who
shall set bail according to the provisions of Chapter 4000 of the Pennsylvania
Rules of Criminal Procedure (23 Pa.C.S.A. Section 6113).
By the Court.
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SHARON L. BRANDT,
Plaintiff
IN TIm COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
for herself and on behalf
of her minor children:
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
LINDSEY P. BRANDT
STACEY M. BRANDT
NO.94-/'38 CIVIL TERM
vs.
SAMUEL E BRANDT, J.
Defendant
PROTECTION FROM ABUSE
AND CUSTODY
NOTICE
You have been sued in court. If you wish to defend against the ciaims
set forth in the following pages, you must take action promptly after this
Petition, Order and Notice are served, by appearing personally or by attorney
at the hearing scheduled by the Court and presenting to the Court your
defenses or objections to the claims set forth against you. You are warned
that if you fail to do 50, the Court may proceed without you, and a judgment
may be entered against you by the Court without further notice for any money
cla'm~~ in the Petition or for any other claim or relief requested by the
plaintiff. You may lose money or property or other rights important to you.
YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A
LAWYER OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE TIm OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW TO
FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP.
COURT ADMINISTRATOR, 4th FLOOR
CUMBERLAND COUNTY COURTHOUSE
CARLISLE, PENNSYLVANIA 17013
TELEPHONE NUMBER: (717) 240-6200
SHARON L. BRANDT,
Plaintiff
IN TIm COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
for herself and on behalf
of her minor children:
LINDSEY P. BRANDT
STACEY M. BRANDT
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO.94- Iii 38 CIVIL TER.\1
vs.
SAMUEL E BRANDT, JR.
Defendant
PROTECTION FROM ABUSE
AND CUSTODY
PETITION FOR PROTECTIVE ORDER
AND CUSTODY
RELIEF UNDER THE PROTECTION FROM ABUSE ACT
23 P.S. SECTION 6101
A. ABUSE
1. The plaintiff is an adult individual whose permanent address is 1481
Cockley Meadow Drive, Boiling Springs, CUmberland County, Pennsylvania. 17007.
The plaintiff brings this action for herself and her minor children.
2. The defendant is an adult individual residing at 298 S. Geyers
Church Road, Middletown, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. 17057.
3. The defendant is the plaintiff's husband and father of the
plaintiff's children.
4. Since approximately June 1993, the defendant has attempted to cause
and has intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly caused bodily injury to the
plaintiff and her children and by physical menace has placed the plaintiff and
her children in fear of imminent serious bOdily injury. This has included but
is not limited to the following specific instances of abuse:
a. On or about March 27, 1994, the defendant grabbed the plaintiff's
arm, twisted her arm, and threw her to the floor. When the plaintiff got to
her feet, the defendant grabbed her by the shoulders and shoved her backwards,
causing the plaintiff to fall over the coffee table to the floor. The
defendant then grabbed the plaintiff by her forearm, drew back his fist, and
punched the plaintiff in the side of the head, causing a laceration that
required medical attention.
b. In or around March 1994, the defendant pushed the parties' nine
year old daughter against the coffee table. The child sustained a large
bruise on her hip.
c. In or around February 1994, the defendant punched the parties'
daughter in her back. The child sustained soreness and bruising to her back.
d. In or around August 1993, through November 1993, the defendant on
several occasions abused the plaintiff in ways including, but not limited to,
pushing and shoving her.
e. In or around August 1993, the defendant put a loaded gun in his
mouth and threatened to pull the trigger while the plaintiff was standing
there.
f. In or around June 1993, the defendant pushed the plaintiff on
several occasions.
5. The plaintiff believes and therefore avers that she and her
children are in immediate and present danger of abuse from the defendant and
that she and her children are in need of protection from such abuse.
B. TEMPORARY CUSTODY
6. The plaintiff seeks temporary custody of the following children:
Name
Lindsey Paige Brandt
Present Residence
1481 Cockley Meadow Dr.
Boiling Springs, PA 17007
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1481 Cockley Meadow Dr.
Boiling Springs, PA 17007
The children were not born out of wedlock.
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Stacey May Brandt
The children are presently in the custody of Sharon L. Brandt who
resides at 1481 Cockley Meadow Dr., Boiling Springs, Pennsylvania, 17007.
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During the past five years, the children have resided with the following
persons and at the following addresses:
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defendant and
plaint iff
plaintiff
Addresses
1481 Cockley Meadow Dr.
Boiling Springs, PA 17007
1481 Cockley Meadow Dr.
Boiling Springs, PA 17007
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March 27, 1994
March 27. 1994
Present
The mother of the children is Sharon L. Brandt, currently residing at
1481 Cockley Meadow Dr., Boiling Springs, Pennsylvania, 17007.
She is married.
The father of the children is Samuel E. Brandt Jr., currently residing
at 298 S. Geyers Church Road, Middletown,Pennsylvania, 17057.
The plaintiff currently resides with the following persons:
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Relationshio
Lindsey Paige Brandt
daughter
Stacey May Brandt
daughter
7. The plaintiff has not previously participated in any litigation
concerning custody of the above mentioned children in this or any other COurt.
8. The plaintiff has no knowledge of any custody proceedings concerning
these children pending before a court in this or any other jurisdiction.
9. The plaintiff does not know of any person not a party to this action
who has physical custody of the children or claims to have custody or
visitation rights with respect to the children.
10. The best interests and permanent welfare of the children will be
met if custody is temporarily granted to the plaintiff pending a hearing in
this matter for reasons inclUding:
a. The plaintiff is a fit parent who can best take care of her
children.
D. LOSSES
IS. The plaintiff has suffered losses as a result of the abuse by the
defendant. The losses are listed on Exhibit A which is attached and
incorporated by reference.
16. The plaintiff asks for attorney fees to be paid to Legal Services,
Inc., pursuant to the Protection from Abuse Act.
E. STATUS TO PROCEED IN FORMA PAUPERIS
17. The defendant is employed by James Hoch, 6007 Mockingbird Drive.
Mechanicsburg, Pennsyvlania, and has a weekly salary in excess of $400.
21. The plaintiff is employed as a substitute teacher at Good Shephard
School. As a substitute teacher her employment is sporadic.
22. The plaintiff does not have funds available to pay the fees for
b. The defendant has shown by his abuse of the
plaintiff that he is not an appropriate role model for the
children.
c. The defendant has demonstrated behavior which has
adversely affected the children.
C. SUPPORT SECTION
II. The defendant has a duty to support the plaintiff and their minor
children.
12. The defendant is employed by James Hoch, 6007 Mockingbird Drive,
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055, and has a weekly salary in excess of $400.00.
13. The plaintiff's income is insufficient to provide for her minimal
needs and those of her children until such time as a support order can be
obtained by filing at the Domestic Relations Office.
14. The plaintiff has petitioned for support and is awaiting a hearing
date with Domestic Relations.
filing and service.
WHEREFORE, pursuant to the provisions of the "Protection from Abuse Act"
of October 7, 1976, 23 P.S. Section 6101 ~ ~., as amended, the plaintiff
prays this Honorable Court to grant the following reiief:
A. Grant a Temporary Order pursuant to the "Protection from Abuse Act:"
1. Requiring the defendant to refrain from abusing the
plaintiff and her minor children or placing them in fear of abuse.
2. Granting temporary custody of the minor children to the
plaintiff;
B. Schedule a hearing in accordance with the provisions of the
"Protection from Abuse Act," and, after such hearing, enter an order to be in
effect for a period of one year:
I. Requiring the defendant to refrain from abusing the
plaintiff or her minor children or placing them in fear of abuse.
2. Granting support to the plaintiff in the amount of $166.00 per
week payable by mail.
3. Ordering the defendant to reimburse the plaintiff's out-of-
pocket losses suffered as a result of the abuse including but not
I imi ted to the losses listed on the attached Exhibi t " A ".
4. Ordering the defendant to the plaintiff's attorney's fees, to
Legal Services, Inc., pursuant to the Protection From Abuse Act.
The plaintiff further asks that this Petition be filed and served
without payment of costs, pending a further order at the hearing, and that a
copy of this Petition and Order be delivered to the Camp Hill and Pennsylvania
State Police Departments as the Police Departments with jurisdiction to
enforce this Order.
The plaintiff prays for such other relief as may be just and proper.
COUNT I I
CUSTODY UNDER PENNSYLVANIA CUSTODY LAW
I. The allegations of Count I above are incorporated herein as if fUlly
set forth.
2. The best interests and permanent welfare of the children will be
served by confirming custody in the plaintiff as set forth in Paragraph 7 of
the Petition.
WHEREFORE. pursuant to 23 P.S. Section 5301 ~ ~., and other
applicable rules and law, the plaintiff prays this Honorable Court to award
custody of the minor children to her. The plaintiff prays for such other
relief as may be just and proper.
Respectfully submitted,
oan Carey
,. Attorney for Plain ff
LEGAL SERVICES, INC.
8 Irvine Row
Carlisle, Pa 17013
( 717) 243-9400
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Ol1l'-QF-POCKET-EXPENSES
The plaintiff requests that the defendant pay any and all medical
expenses that she has incurred or will incur as a result of the Injury from
the incident which occurred on or about March 27. 1994. The expenses include.
but are not limited to, the hospital bills. doctor bills. x-rays, and
transportation for any follow-up treatment that is related to this Incident.
Medical bills will be submitted as the plaintiff receives them. Payment
shall be made within 10 days.
Exhibi t A
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The above-named Plaintiff, Sharon L. Brandt, verifies that
the statements made in the above Petition are true and correct.
Plaintiff understands that false statements herein are made
subject to the penalties of 18 Pat C.S. 54904, relating to
unsworn falsification to authorities.
Date: YV' \It .(.
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