HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-3380KEITH A. KITZMIi.I.ER,
Plaintiff
DAWN N. KITZMILLER,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON pI.F. AS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
:
: NO. 02-3380
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: CIVIL TERM
: IN DIVORCE
NOTICE TO PLEAD
To:
Keith A. Kitzmiller, Plaintiff
c/o Thomas D. Gould, Esquire
2 East Main Street
Shiremanstown, PA 17011
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED TO FILE A WRITTEN RESPONSE TO THE
ENCLOSED COUNTERCLAIM WITHIN TWENTY (20) DAYS FROM SERVICE
HEREOF OR A JUDGMENT MAY BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU.
Date:
JOA'~
REAGER & ADLER, PC
E/HX'A-I~R'I~(~N CL~DU, ;~ ESQUIRE
Attorney I.D. No. 36461
2331 Market Street
Camp Hill, PA 17011-4642
Telephone No. [717] 763-1383
Attorneys for Defendant
KEITH A. KITZMILI J~,R,
Plaintiff
DAWN N. KITZMILLER,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 02-3380
CIVIL TERM
IN DIVORCE
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DEFENDANT'S ANSWER AND COUNTERCLAIM
TO PLAINTIFF'S DIVORCE COMPLAINT
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COUNT I - DIVORCE
COUNT II - CUSTODY
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DEFENDANT'S COUNTERCLAIM I - ALIMONY PENDENTE LITE~
ATTORNEY'S FEES AND COSTS
1. By reason of this action, Defendant will be put to considerable expense in the
preparation of her case in the employment of counsel and the payment of costs.
2. The Defendant is without sufficient funds to support herself and to meet the costs
and expenses of this litigation and is unable to appropriately maintain herself during the pendency
of this action.
3. Defendant's income is not sufficient to provide for her reasonable needs and pay
her attorney's fees and the costs of this litigation.
4. Plaintiff has adequate earnings to provide for the Defendant's support and to pay
her counsel fees, costs and expenses.
REAGE t & ADLER, PC
J IRE
Attorney ID. No. 36461 I / "-
2331 Market Street ~ /
Camp Hill, PA 17011-4642
Telephone No. [717] 763-1383
Attorneys for Defendant
VERIFICATION
I, Dawn N. Kitzmiller, verify that the statements made in the foregoing document are tree
and correct to the best of my knowledge, infmmation and belief.
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.
Date:
Dawn N. Ki~
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I hereby certify that on this ~_~ay of~tme and correct copy of the
Defendant's Answer and Counterclaim to Plaintiff's Divorce Complaint was served on the
following individuals via United States First Class Mail, postage prepaid as follows:
Thomas D. Gould, Esquire
2 East Main Street
Shiremanstown, PA 17011
Joarme Harrison Clough, Esq '
KEITH A. KITZMILLER,
PI2%INTIFF
DAWN N. KITZMILLER,
DEFENDANT
IN THE COURT OF CO~ON PLEAS
C~ COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
IN DIVORCE
NOTICE TO DEFEND ~ CLAIM RIGHTS
YOU HAVE BEEN SUED IN COURT. If you wish to defend against
the claims set forth in the following pages, you must take prompt
action. You are warned that if you fail to do so, the case may
proceed without you and a decree of divorce or annulment may be
entered against you by the Court. A judgment may also be entered
against you for any other claim or relief requested in these papers
by the Plaintiff. You may lose money or property or other rights
important to you, including custody or visitation of your children.
When the ground for is indignities or irretrievable breakdown
of the marriage, you may request marriage counseling. A list of
marriage counselors is available in the Court Administrator's
Office, Fourth floor, Cumberland County Courthouse, Hanover and
High Streets, Carlisle, Pennsylvania.
IF YOU DO NOT FILE A CLAIM FOR ALIMONY, DIVISION OF PROPERTY,
LAWYER'S FEES OR EXPENSES BEFORE A DIVORCE OR ANNULMENT IS GRANTED,
YOU MAY LOSE THE RIGHT TO CLAIM ANY OF THEM.
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 THE
OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP.
Lawyer Referral Service
Cumberland County Bar Association
2 Liberty Avenue
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 249-3166
1-800-990-9108
KEITH A. KITZMILLER,
PLAINTIFF
v.
DAWN N. KITZMILLER,
DEFENDANT
IN THE COURT OF COI~ON PLEAS
CU~mERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. ~- ~ 3~D CIVIL TERM
IN DIVORCE
COMPLAINT UNDER SECTION 3301 (c) OR
3301 (d) OF THE DIVORCE CODE IN DIVORCE
1. The Plaintiff is Keith A. Kitzmiller who resides at 3
Patton Road, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17055.
2. The Defendant is Dawn N. Kitzmiller who resides at 3
Patton Road, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17055.
3. The Plaintiff and Defendant have been bonafide residents
of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for at least six months
immediately prior to the filing of this Complaint.
4. The Plaintiff and Defendant were married on August 25,
1990 in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
5. There have been no prior actions of divorce or annulment
between the parties in this or any other jurisdiction.
COUNT I - DIVORCm
6. The marriage is irretrievably broken.
7. The Defendant is not a member of the Armed Services of
the United States or any of its Allies.
8. The Plaintiff has been advised of the availability of
counseling and that Plaintiff may have the right to request that
the Court require the parties to participate in counseling.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff respectfully requests that this honorable
court enter a decree of divorce.
COUNT II - CUSTODY
9. Paragraphs 1-8 are incorporated by reference as if set
forth in their entirety.
10. Plaintiff and Defendant are the biological parents of
Kelsey Noel Kitzmiller, born March 2, 1998.
11. The child was born of wedlock.
12. The child is presently in the custody of both parents at
their home at 3 Patton Road, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County,
Pennsylvania.
13. The child has always resided with both parents.
14. The mother of the child is the defendant who resides at
3 Patton Road, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
15. Defendant is married to plaintiff.
16. The father of the child is the plaintiff who resides at
3 Patton Road, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
17. Plaintiff is married to defendant.
18. The relationship of plaintiff to the child is that of
natural father.
19. Plaintiff currently resides with the child and defendant.
20. The relationship of defendant to the child is that of
natural mother.
21. Plaintiff currently resides with the child and defendant.
22. The plaintiff has not participated as a party or witness,
or any another capacity, in other litigation concerning the custody
of the child in this or another court.
23. Plaintiff has no information of a custody proceeding
concerning the child pending in a court in this Commonwealth or in
any other jurisdiction.
24. 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.
25. The best interest and welfare of the child will be served
by giving plaintiff joint legal and shared physical custody of the
child.
26. Each parent whose parental rights to the child has not
been terminated and the person who has physical custody of the
child has been named as parties to this action.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff, Keith A. Kitzmiller, respectfully
requests that this honorable court grant him joint legal and shared
physical custody of his child.
Thomas D. Gould
Attorney for Plaintiff
I.D. # 36508
2 East Main Street
Shiremanstown, PA 17011
(717) 731-1461
VERIFICATION
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
falsification to authorities.
Date:~~dd~
Keith A. Kitzmiller
KEITH A. KITZMILLER :
:
PLAINTIFF
:
V.
: 02-3380
:
DAWN N. KITZMILLER
DEFENDANT : IN CUSTODY
:
ORDER OF COURT
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION LAW
AND NOW, Monday, July 22, 2002 , upon consideration of the attached Complaint,
it is hereby directed that pm-tics and their respective counsel appear before Dawn S. Sunday, Esq. , the conciliator,
at 39 West Main Street, Meehaniesburg, PA 17055 on Thursday, August 15, 2002 at 8:30 AM
for a Pre-Hearing Custody Conference. At such conference, an effort will be made to resolve thc issues in dispute; or
if this cannot be accomplished, to define and narrow the issues to be heard by thc court, and to enter into a temporary
order. All children age five or older may also be present at the conference. Failure to appear at the conference may
provide grounds for entry of a temporary or permanent order.
The court hereby directs the parties to furnish any and all existing Protection from Abuse orders,
Special Relief orders, and Custody orders to the conciliator 48 hours prior to scheduled hearing.
FOR THE COURT,
By: /s/
Dawn S. Sunday. Esq.
Custody Conciliator
The Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County is required by law to comply with the Americans
with Disabilites Act of 1990. For information about accessible facilities and reasonable accommodations
available to disabled individuals having business before thc 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) 249-3 ! 66
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MARITAL SETTLEMENT AGREE~T }f//_./
Kitzmiller (hereinafter "WIFE") and Keith Kitzmiller, (hereinafter "HUSBAND");
WI TNES SETH:
WHEREAS, the parties hereto were married on August 25, 1990, in Cumberland
County, Pennsylvania; and
WHEREAS, the parties have one child of this marriage, namely Kelsey Noel Kitzrniller,
bom on March 2, 1998; and
WHEREAS, difficulties have arisen between the parties and it is therefore their
intention to live separate and apart for the rest of their lives and the parties are desirous of
settling completely the economic and other rights and obligations between each other,
including, but not limited to: the equitable distribution of the marital property; past, present
and future support; alimony, alimony pendente lite; and, in general, any and all other claims
and possible claims by one against the other or against their respective estates; and
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the covenants .and promises hereinafter to be
kept and performed by each party and intending to be legally bound hereby, the parties do
hereby agree as follows:
1. ADVICE OF COUNSEL.
The provisions of this Agreement and their legal effect have been fully explained to the
parties by their respective counsel. WIFE is represented by Joarme Harrison Clough, Esquire
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of REAGER & ADLER, PC. HUSBAND is represented big Thomas E. Gould, Esquire of
Shiremanstown PA.
The parties further dedare that each is executing the Agreement freely and voluntarily
having either obtained sufficient knowledge and disclosure of their respective legal rights and
obligations, or if counsel has not been consulted, expressly waiving the right to obtain such
knowledge. The parties each acknowledge that this Agreement is fair and equitable and is not
the result of any fraud, coercion, duress, undue influence or ,collusion.
2. DIVORCE ACTION.
The parties acknowledge that their marriage is irretrievably broken and that they shall
secure a mutual consent no fault divorce pursuant to § 3301(c) of the Divorce Code. A divorce
action was filed by Husband with the Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County,
Pennsylvania at Civil Action No. 02-3380 on July 16, 2002. The parties agree to execute
Affidavits of Consent for divorce and Waivers of Notice of ]~tention to Request Entry of a
Divorce Decree concurrently with the execution of this Agreement.
This Agreement shall remain in full force and effect after such time as a final decree in
divorce may be entered with respect to the parties. The parties agree that the terms of this
Agreement shall be incorporated into any Divorce Decree whic_h may be entered with respect
to them and specifically referenced in the Divorce Decree. This Agreement shall not merge with
the divorce decree, but shall contLnue to have independent contractual significance.
3. DATE OF EXECUTION.
The "date of execution" and "execution date" of this Agreement shall be defined as the
date upon which it is executed by the parties if they have each executed the Agreement on the
same date. Otherwise, the "date of execution" or "execution date" of this Agreement shall be
defined as the date of execution by the party last executing this Agreement.
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4. MUTUAL RELEASES.
Each party absolutely and unconditionally release the other and the estate of the other
from any and all rights and obligations which either may txave for past, present, or future
obligations, arising out of the marital relationship or otherwise, including all rights and
benefits under the Pennsylvania Divorce Code of 1980, and amendments except as described
herein.
Each party absolutely and unconditionally releases the other and his or her heirs,
executors, and estate from any daims arising by virtue of the marital relationship of the parties.
The above release shall be effective whether such claims arise by way of widow's or widower's
rights, family exemption, or under the intestate laws, or the right to take against the spouse's
will, or the right to treat a lifetime conveyance by the other as testamentary or all other rights
of a surviving spouse to partidpate in a deceased spouse's estate, whether arising under the
laws of Pennsylvania, any state, Commonwealth, or territory of the United States, or any other
country.
Except for any cause of action for divorce which either pm-fy may have or dalm to have,
each party gives to the other by the execution of this Agreement an absolute and unconditional
release from all claims whatsoever, in law or in equity which either party now has against the
other.
5. FINANCIAL AND PROCEDURAL DISCLOSURE.
The parties confirm that each has relied on the accuracy of the financial disclosure of
the other as an inducement to the execution of this Agreement. Each party understands that
he/she had the right to obtain from the other party a complete inventory or list of all property
that either or both parties owned at the time of separation or cur~ently and that each party had
the right to have all such property valued by means of appraisals or otherwise. Both parties
understand that they have right to have a court hold hearings and make decisions on the
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matters covered by this Agreement. Both parties hereby acknowledge that this Agreement is
fair and equitable, and that the terms adequately provide for his or her interests, and that this
Agreement is not a result of fraud, duress or undue influence exercised by either party upon
the other or by any person or persons upon either party.
6. SEPARATION/NON-INTERFERENCE.
WIFE and HUSBAND may and shall, at all times hereafter, live separate and apart.
They shall be free from any interference, direct or indirect, by the other in all respects as fully
as i/they were unmarried. Each may, for his or her separate u.se or benefit, conduct, carry on
and engage in any business, occupation, profession or employment which to him or her may
seem advisable. WIFE and HUSBAND shall not harass, disturb, or malign each other or the
respective families of each other.
7. REAL PROPERTY.
The parties are the joint owners of real propert~ located at 3 Patton Road,
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055 which is currently under an agreement of sale and scheduled for sale
and final settlement on April 16, 2003. HUSBAND and WIFE specifically agree that the net
proceeds from the sale of sai.d:rPtorop~e0~rT~shc~oa,ll' b~ut~etd~t~.~firs~_~a~ff~i~~ f~u~l th,er~ar2~ loan with
Mem ~t . . ,~ . . . . ~, o F'o rqa-~-
bers 1 Credit Union. ~t~e parties specifically agree to spht the remaining net proceeds
equally between HUSBAND and WIFE. HUSBAND further agrees to transfer said van to
WIFE as set forth in paragraph nttmber 13 here below.
8. DEBTS.
If a party has acquired debt, the parties agree that each shall assume full and complete
responsibility for his or her own debts.
HUSBAND represents and warrants to WIFE that since the separation he has not, and
in the future he will not, contract or incur any debt or liability for which WIFE or her estate
might be responsible, and he shall indemnify and save WIFE harmless from any and all claims
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or demands made against her by reason of such debts or obligations incurred by him since the
date of said separation, except as otherwise set forth herein.
WIFE represents and warrants to HUSBAND that since the separation she has not, and
in the future she will not, contract or incur any debt or liability for which HUSBAND or his
estate might be responsible, and he shall indemnify and save HUSBAND harmless from any
and all claims or demands made against him by reason of such debts or obligations incurred
by her since the date of said separation, except as otherwise set forth herein.
9. RETIREMENT BENEFITS.
The parties spedfically waive any and all other retirement benefits obtained by the
parties pre-marriage, during marriage and post-separation. The individual who holds said
benefits shall own the property solely and individually. Each party waives their right to title
and interest to the other party's benefit.
10. BANK ACCOUNTS.
The parties acknowledge that they have divided the marital bank accounts to their
satisfaction. The bank accounts held solely in individual names shall become the sole and
separate property of the party in whose name it is registered. Each party does hereby
specifically waive and release his/her right, title and interest in the other party's respective
accounts,
The parties spedfically agree to maintain the two Members First Certificate of Deposit
education Cds/accounts for the benefit of th ' ' ~
e parties daught_r Kelsey Kitzmiller.
11. IRS REFUND.
The parties agree to file a joint tax return for the 2002 tax year and further agree that
WIFE shall receive the entire refund of approximately $226.94.
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12. PERSONAL PROPERTY.
Except as set forth here below, the parties hereto mutually agree that they have divided
all furniture, household furnishings and personal properl~y between them in a manner
agreeable to both parties. The parties mutually agree that each party shall from and after the
date of this Ag~ement be the sole and separate owner of all tangible personal property in his
or her possession.
D and WIFE specifically agree that they shall have ~ gal custody o£
theh:.daughterI(~seyNoel Kitzmiller bom March 2, 1998. Thep~ agree thatWIFE
shall have.p__' .r' .n~ary~ysical custody of Kelsey and that HUSB~ D sba partial physical
custody of Kel_sey at t,~he~ollowing times: J
,a. ~Eve%.°?er weekend from Fr,~kfy at 4:00 p.n~ to Sunday at 6:00 p.na.
~. ~Two ni~ a week from ~lgp.m. to 8:00 p.m.
~' T, .w° n°n.',c~.utive ~ -teks in the sunxrner
d. At any other su'~l as mutually agreed by the parties.
The parties shall
Easter, Memorial Da)
shall always have
Christ~t~
of the child on the following holidays:
Mother sh~ways have custody on July 4~h and Father
giving. ~
Mother shall have custody~ery Christmas for a period of one
week to include Christmas E~artd Christmas day.
Mother shall always have custody of the child on Mother's D~,y
~na~.Father shall always have cu~y of the child on Fathers
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14. VEHICLES.
The parties own a 1996 van. Said vehicle is encumbered by a loan with Members 1"
Federal Credit Union with an approximate balance of $2,214.62. The parties specifically agree
to pay off the lien on the van in full with proceeds from the sale of the marital residence as set
forth in paragraph 7 here above. HUSBAND further agrees to transfer any and all right, title
and interest he has in said van to WIFE. HUSBAND further agrees to pay any transfer or
registration fees associated with the transfer of said vehicle.
15. BANKRUPTCY OR REORGANIZATION PROCEEDINGS.
In the event that either party becomes a debtor in any bankruptcy or finandal
reorganization proceedings of any kind while any obligations :remain to be performed by that
party for the benefit of the other party pursuant to the provisions of this Agreement, the debtor
spouse hereby waives, releases and relinquishes any right to claim any exemption (whether
granted under State or Federal law) to any property remaining in the debtor as a defense to
any claim made pursuant hereto by the' creditor-spouse as set forth herein, including all
attorney fees and costs incurred in the enforcement of this paragraph or any other provision
of this Agreement. No obligation created by this Agreement shall be discharged or
dischargeable, regardless of Federal or State law to the contr~rry, and each party waives any
and all right to assert that obligation hereunder is discharged or dischargeable.
The parties mutually agree that in the event of bankruptcy or finandal reorganization
proceedings by either party in the future, any monies to be paid to the other party, or to a third
party, pursuant to the terms of this Agreement shall constitute support and maintenance and
shall not be discharged in bankruptcy.
16. ALIMONY, SUPPORT, AND ALIMONY PENDENTE LITE.
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-"~r/-4g'~en'~,~e p reby expressly wmve, release, discharge and give up any and all
rights or claims which either may now or hereafter have for spousal support, alimony
pendente lite, alimony, or maintenance. The parties further release any rights that they may
have to seek modification of the terms of this Agreement in a .court of law or equity, with the
understanding that this Agreement constitutes a final detel~nination for all time of either
party's obligations to contribute to the support or maintenance of the other. The statutory
provisions terminating HUSBAND's alimony obligation shall( apply.
17. ATTORNEY FEES, COURT COSTS.
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18. A'J"rORN~S' FEES FOR ENFORCEMENT.
~ ~e event ~at eider p~ brea~es ~y provision of ~is Agreement ~d ~e o~er
p~ ~ms co~sel to ~sist ~ e~or~g ~e ter~ ~ereof, [he brea~g p~ will pay ~
reasonable attorneys' fees, co~ costs ~d expenses (~duffing ~terest ~d ~avel costs, if
applicable) whi~ ~e ~c~red by ~e o~er p~ ~ ~for~g ~e Agreement, whe~er
enforcement is ulti~tely a~eved by litigation or by ~cable resolution. It is ~e specific
Agreement ~d ~tent of ~e p~fies ~at a brea~g or ~ongdo~g p~ shM1 be~ ~e
obliga~on of ~y ~d ~1 costs, expenses ~d re~onable co~sel fees ~curred by ~e
nonbrea~g p~ ~ protec~g ~d enfor~g his or her rights ~der this Agreement.
19. WAIVER OF RIGHTS.
Both parties hereby waive the following procedural rights:
(a.) The right to obtain an inventory and the appraisement of all marital and
non-maritai property;
(b.) The right to obtain an income and expense statement of either party;
(c.) The right to have all property identified ~md appraised;
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(d.) The right to discovery as provided by the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil
Procedure; and
(e.) The right to have the court make all determinations regarding marital
and non-marital property, equitable distribution, spousal support,
alimony pendente lite, alimony, counsel fees and costs and expenses.
20. MUTUAL COOPERATION.
WIldE and HUSBAND shall mutually cooperate with each other in order to carry
through the terms of this Agreement, including but not limited to, the signing of documents.
21. VOID CLAUSES.
If any term, condition, clause or provision of this Agreement shall be determined or
declared to be void or invalid in law or otherwise, then only' that term, condition, clause or
provision shall be stricken from this Agreement, and in all other respects this Agreement shall
be valid and continue in full force, effect and operation.
22. APPLICABLE LAW.
This Agreement shall be construed under the laws of the Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania.
23. ENTIRE AGREEMENT.
This Agreement contains the entire understanding o~! the parties, and there are no
representations, warranties, covenants or undertakings other than those expressly set forth
herein.
24. CONTRACT INTERPRETATION.
For purposes of contract interpretation and for the purpose in resolving any ambiguity
herein, the parties agree that this Agreement was prepared jointly by the parties.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have set their hands and seals of the day
first above written.
This Agreement is executed in duplicate, and in counterparts. WIFE and HUSBAND
acknowledge the receipt of a duly executed copy hereof.
Wif~s
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COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA :
: SS.
COUNTY OF ~O~P/0f ~O~IE~t/~',,~ :
On the oCt~/ day of ft//,q,/ ,2003, before me, a Notary
Public in and for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, the undesigned officer, personally
appeared Dawn Kitzmiller, known to me (or satisfactory proven) to be one of the parties
executing the foregoing instrument, and she acknowledges the foregoing instrument to be her
free act and deed.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and notarial seal the day and
year first above written.
COMMONrWEALTH OF F~NNSYLVANIA
COUI~ OF i~MBERLAND
Notary Public / [ .. _ _Nomdal Sea~
-- . . J MaNe HlpSon, Notary Public
My Co~sSlO~ Exp~r AII~ Two,, Cumberk~ad ~n
-- [~ CO~on Expires July ~, 2~
: SS.
On the oc>d~ day of /b/~/.y ,2003, before me, a Notary
Public in and for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, the undesigned officer, personally
appeared Keith Kitzmiller, known to me (or satisfactory proven) to be on of the parties
executing the foregoing instrument, and he acknowledges the foregoing instrument to be his
free act and deed.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and notarial seal the day and
year first above written.
Notary PuNic / ~.-7. .... ,
My Commission Exp~~,:~!,: ~>,, .... f
~saon Expires du~y 27, 2~ }
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KEITH A. KITZMILLER,
PLAINTIFF
v.
DAWN N. KITZMILLER,
DEFENDANT
IN THE COURT OF CO~N
Ct~BERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 2002 - 3380 CIVIL TERM
IN DIVORCE
AFFIDAVIT OF CON~T
1. A Complaint in Divorce under Section 3301(c) of the
Divorce Code was filed on July 16, 2002.
2. The marriage of Plaintiff and Defendant is irretrievably
broken and ninety (90) days have elapsed from the date of the
filing and service of the Complaint.
3. I consent to the entry of a Final Decree of Divorce after
service of notice of intention to request entry of the decree. I
acknowledge that pursuant to Rule 1920.42(e) I have waived the
requirement that I receive notice of intention to request entry of
the decree.
I verify that the statements made in this Affidavit are true
and correct. I understand that false statements herein are subject
to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. Section 4904 relating to unsworn
falsification to authorities.
DATED:
KEITH A. KITZMI?.?.~.R,
PLAINTIFF
v.
DAWN N. KITZMILLER,
DEFENDANT
IN THE COURT OF CO~ON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 2002 - 3380 CIVIL TERM
IN DIVORCE
AFFIDAVIT OF CON-~
1. A Complaint in Divorce under Section 3301(c) of the
Divorce Code was filed on July 16, 2002.
2. The marriage of Plaintiff and Defendant is irretrievably
broken and ninety (90) days have elapsed from the date of the
filing and service of the Complaint.
3. I consent to the entry of a Final Decree of Divorce after
service of notice of intention to request entry of the decree.
acknowledge that
requirement that
the decree.
pursuant to Rule 1920.4~.(e) I have waived the
I receive notice of intention to request entry of
I verify that the statements made in this Affidavit are true
and correct. I understand that false statements herein are subject
to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. Section 4904 relating to unsworn
falsification to authorities.
KEITH A. KITZMILLER, :
PLAINTIFF :
DAWN N. KIT~MILLER, :
DEFENDANT :
IN THE COURT OF
C%~BERLANDCOUNTy, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 2002 - 3380 CIVIL TF~M
IN DIVORCE
WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO
ENTRY OF A DIVORCE DECREE UNDE~
SECTION 3301Cc~ OF THE DIVORCE
1. I consent to the entry of a final decree without notice.
2. I understand that I may lose rights concerning alimony,
division of property, lawyer's fees or expenses if I do not claim
them before a divorce is granted.
3. I understand that I will not be divorced until a divorce
decree is entered by the court and that a copy of the decree will
be sent to me immediately after it is filed with the prothonotary.
I verify that the statements made in this Affidavit are true
and correct. I understand that false statements herein are subject
to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. Section 4904 relating to unsworn
falsification to authorities.
DATED:
KEITH A. KITZMILLER,
PLAINTIFF
DAWN N. KITZMILLER,
DEFENDANT
IN THE COURT OF C0~4ON P?~RS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 2002 - 3380 CIVIL TE~M
IN DIVORCE
WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REOUEST
ENTRY OF A DIVORCE DECREE UNDER
SECTION 3301(c) OF T~m. DIVORCE CO~
1. I consent to the entry of a final decree without notice.
2. I understand that I may lose riglhts concerning alimony,
division of property, lawyer's fees or expenses if I do not claim
them before a divorce is granted.
3. I understand that I will not be divorced until a divorce
decree is entered by the court and that a copy of the decree will
be sent to me immediately after it is filed with the prothonotary.
I verify that the statements made in this Affidavit are true
and correct. I understand that false statements herein are subject
to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. Section 4904 relating to unsworn
falsification to authorities.
/ !
DAWN N. KITZML~.L~/
KEITH A. KITZMILLER,
PLAINTIFF
V.
DAWN N. KITZMILLER,
DEFENDANT
IN THE COURT OF COI~ON P?'~'~S
CUmbERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 2002 - 3380 CIVIL TERM
IN DIVORCE
AFFIDAVIT OF SERV~
I, Thomas D. Gould, attorney for Plaintiff, in the above
captioned action for divorce, hereby certify that a conformed and
certified copy of the Complaint in Divorce was served upon the
Defendant by depositing the same in the United States mail on July
16, 2002 pursuant to Rule 1920.4 of the Amendments to the
Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure relating to the Divorce Code.
As indicated by the signed Acceptance of Service attached hereto,
the Complaint was received by the Defendant on July 19, 2002.
Thomas D. Gould
ID # 36508
Attorney At Law
2 East Main Street
Shiremanstown, PA
(717) 731-1461
17011
KEITH A. KITZMILLER,
PLAINTIFF
V.
DAWN N. KITZMILLER,
DEFENDANT
IN THE COURT OF CO~ON PLEAS
CUmBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 2002 3380 CIVIL TEI~M
IN DIVORCE
ACCEPTANCE OF SERVICE
I, Dawn N. Kitzmiller, accept service of the Divorce Complaint
in the above captioned matter.
Dawn N.
3 Patton Road
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
DEFENDANT
KEITH A. KITZMILLER,
PLAINTIFF
DAWN N. KITZMILLER,
DEFENDANT
IN THE COURT OF CO)~ON ~T.~.~S
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 2002 - 3380 CIVIL TERM
IN DIVORCE
PRAECIPE TO TRANSMIT RECORD
3301(c)
2.
To the Prothonotary:
Transmit the record, together with the following information,
to the Court for the entry of a divorce decree:
Ground for divorce: irretrievable breakdown under Section
of the Divorce Code.
Date and manner of service of the complaint: On July 19,
2002 by Acceptance of Service.
3. Date of execution of the affidavit of consent required by
Section 3301{c) of the Divorce Code: By Plaintiff, June 4, 2003;
By Defendant, June 4, 2003.
4. Related claims pending: Non~
5. Date Plaintiff's Waiver of Notice in ~ 3301(c) divorce
was filed with the Prothonotary on June 9, 12003.
Date Defendant's Waiver of Notice in § 3301(c) divorce
was filed with the Prothonotary on June 9, 2003.
Thomas D. Gould, Esquire
Attorney For Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
KEITH A. KITZMILLER,
Plaintiff
VERSUS
DAWN N. KITZMILLER,
Defendant
OFCUMBERLANDCOUNTY
STATE OF PENNA.
NO. 2002 - 3380
CIVIL
AND NOW
DECREED THAT
DECREE IN
DIVORCE
, I {,~' 2003 , It IS ORDERED AND
KEITH A. KITZMILLER
AND DAWN N. KITZMILLER
,PLAINTIFF,
,DEFENDANT,
ArE DIVORCED FROM THE BONDS OF MATRIMONY.
THE COURT RETAINS JURISDICTION OF THE FOLLOWING CLAIMS WHICH HAVE
BEEN RAISED OF RECORD i/~ THIS ACTION FOR WHICH A FINAL ORDER HAS NOT
YET BEEN ENTERED; ~~
THE MARITAL SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT DATED MAY 8, 2003, IS
ATTEST:
PROTHONOTARY
KEITH A. KITZMILLER,
Plaintiff
VS.
DAWN N. KITZMILLER
Defendant
1N THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
02-3380 CIVIL ACTION LAW
IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this ¢~a~_ dayof ~~ , 2003, upon
consideration of the attached Custody Conciliation Report, it is ordered and directed as follows:
1. The prior Order of this Court dated July 8, 2003 is vacated and replaced with this Order.
2. The Father, Keith A. Kitzmiller and the Mother, Dawn lq. Kitzmiller, shall have shared legal
custody of Kelsey Noel Kitzmiller, born March 2, 1998. Each parent shall have an equal right, to be
exercised jointly with the other parent, to make all major non-emergency decisions affecting the
Child's general well-being including, but not limited to, all decisions regarding her health, education
and religion. Pursuant to the terms of this paragraph each parent shall be entitled to all records and
information pertaining to the Child including, but not limited to, school and medical records and
information.
3. The parties shall have physical custody of the Child in accordance with the following
rotating weekly schedule:
A. Week I: During week I, the Father shall have custody of the Child from Monday
after daycare through Tuesday morning before daycare, the Mother shall have custody
from Tuesday after daycare through Friday before daycare, and the Father shall have
custody from Friday after daycare through Monday before daycare.
B. Week II: During week II, the Mother shall have custody of the Child from Monday
after daycare through Wednesday before daycare, the Father shall have custody from
Wednesday after daycare through Friday before daycare, and the Mother shall have
custody from Friday after daycare through Monday before daycare.
C. The rotating schedule shall begin on October 6, 2003 with the Mother having
custody of the Child after daycare on Monday under the week II schedule.
D. In the event the Child is tmable to attend daycare or school due to illness or other
reason, the parent who has custody of the Child in the morning before daycare or school
shall be responsible to make arrangements for the Child's care during the day.
4. The parties shall have custody of the Child on holidays as follows:
A. SUMMER HOLIDAYS: The parties shall alternate having custody of the Child on
Memorial Day, July 4th and Labor Day, beginning with the Mother having custody on
Memorial Day in 2004.
B.~REMAINING HOLIDAYS: The parties shall share or alternate having custody of
the Child on the remaining holidays as arranged by agreement.
C. The holiday custody schedule shall supersede and take precedence over the regular
custody schedule.
5. Each party shall be entitled to have custody of the Child for two nonconsecutive weeks each
year upon providing at least thirty days advance notice to the other party. The parties shall schedule
periods of vacation under this provision to include his or her regular weekend period of custody, tmless
otherwise agreed between the parties.
6. For all exchanges of custody which do not take place at the Child's daycare or school, the
party receiving custody shall be responsible to provide transportation, unless agreed otherwise.
7. The parties acknowledge that it is their intention not to use the changes in the custody
schedule provided in this Order as a basis for Child support modification.
8. This Order is entered pursuant to an agreement of the parties at a Custody Conciliation
Conference. The parties may modify the provisions of this Order by mutual consent. In the absence of
mutual consent, the terms of this Order shall control.
CC;
dgar B. Bayle.~' ~ --
Thomas D. Gould, Esquire - Counsel for Father
Joanne Harrison Clough - Counsel for Mother
/
/o - 04,. · 0 .]
KEITH A. KITZMILLER,
Plaintiff
VS.
DAWN N. KITZMILLER
Defendant
Prior Judge: Edgar B. Bayley
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
02-3380 CIVIL ACTION LAW
IN CUSTODY
CUSTODY CONCILIATION SUMMARy REPOR'i'
P · ' .... ~,~gxxeu custoay Concifiator sttbmits the following report:
1. The pertinent information concerning the Child who is the subject of this litigation is as
follows:
NAME
Kelsey Noel Kitzmiller
DATE OF BIRTH
March 2, 1998
CURRENTLY IN CUSTODY OF
Mother / Father
2. A Conciliation Conference was held on October 1,200.3 with the following individuals in
attendance: The Father, Keith A. Kitzmiller, with his counsel, Thomas D. Gould, Esquire, and the
Mother, Dawn N. Kitzmiller, with her counsel, Joarme Harrison Clough, Esquire.
3. The parties agreed to entry of an Order in the form as attached.
Date
Custody Conciliator
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLANT) COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
KEITH A. KITZMILLER, No. 02-3380
Plaintiff, CiVIL ACTION - LAW
V.
DAWN N. KITZMILLER,
Defendant.
IN CUSTODY
PRAECIPE TO WITHDRAW APPE3JIANCE
Kindly withdraw the appearance of Joarme Harrison Clough, Esqu/re, on behalf of
Defendant Dawn N. Kitzmiller.
2231 Market Street
Camp Hill, PA 17011-4642
PRAECIPE TO ENTER APPEARA~NCE
Kindly enter the appearance of Andrew C. Spears, Esquire, on behalf of Defendant Dawn
N. Kitzmiller.
Dated:
METZGER, WlCKERSHAM, KNAUSS & ERB, P.C.
Metzger, Wickersham, Knauss & Erb, P.C.
Andrew C. Spears, Esquire
Attorney I.D. No. 87737
3211 North Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110-0300
(717) 238-8187
299562-1
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Andrew C. Spears, Esquire, of the law firm ofMetzger, Wickersham, Knauss & Erb, P.C.,
hereby certify that I served a tree and exact copy of the within Withdrawal of Appearance and Entry
of Appearance with reference to the foregoing action by first class mail, postage prepaid, this 7~
day of.Mam"r~, 2004, on the following:
Thomas D. Gould, Esquire
2 East Main Street
Shiremanstown, PA 17011
Joanne Harrison Clough, Esquire
Reager & Adler, P.C.
2331 Market Street
Camp Hill, PA 17011-4642
Dawn S. Sunday, Esquire
Custody Conciliator
39 West Main Street
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
Andrew C. Spears, Es4'uire
Attorney I.D. No. 87737
P.O. Box 5300
Harrisburg, PA 17110-0300
(717) 238-8187
Attorneys for Plaintiff
299562~1
KEITH A. KITZMILLER,
Plaintiff
DAWN N. KITZMILLER,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
No. 02-3380
CML ACTION-LAW
IN CUSTODY
P~RAECIPE TO VOTHDRAW/ENTER APPE, ARANCE
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Please withdraw my appearance as counsel for the Defendant, Dawn N. Kitzmiller, in the
above-captioned action.
By:~ff'~ Andrew C. Spears, Esquire
Metzger, Widcersham, Knauss & Erb, P.C.
3211 North Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110-0300
(717) 238-8187
PA I.D. 87737
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Please enter the appearance of Susan M. Kadel, Esquire, on behalf of the Defendant, Dawn
N. Kitzmiller, in the above-captioned action.
Date:
James, Smith, I)ietterick & Connelly
Post Office Box 650
Hershey, PA 17033
(717) 533-3280
PA I.D. No. 44.837
KEITH A. KITZMILLER, :
Plaintiff :
DAWN N. KITZMILLER,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
No. 02-3380
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN CUSTODY
PETITION FOR MODIFICATIO.I?I OF
_CUSTODY ORDER
1. The Petition of Defendant, Dawn N. Kitzmiller, respectfully represents
that on July 8, 2003, a Custody Order was entered in the above-captioned action.
2. The parties hereto, Keith A. Kitzmiller and Dawn N. Kitzmiller, agree that
the Order should be modified due to a change in circumstances and have agreed that the
attached Custody Agreement dated October 6, 2004, should be incorporated as an Order
of Court.
WHEREFORE, Petitioner, Dawn N. Kitzmiller, requests that the Court enter the
attached Custody Agreement as an Order of Court as it will be in the best interest of the
child.
Respectfully submitted,
Date:
James, Smith, Diettefick & Cormelly
Post Office Box 650
Hershey, PA 17033
(717) 533-3280
PA I.D. No. 4.4837
KEITH A. KITZMILLER,
Plaintiff
DAWN N. KITZMILLER,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
:
No. 02-3380
:
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: IN CUSTODY
CUSTODY AGREEMENT
This Custody Agreement is made this ~ day of OC~/~'~, 2004, by and between
Keith A. Kitzmiller, hereinafter referred to as "Father" and Dawn N. Kitzmiller, hereinalier referred
to as "Mother".
child;
WHEREAS, the Parties are the parents of Kelsey Noel Kitzmiller, bom March 2, 1998, and;
WHEREAS, Mother and Father desire to settle and resolve issues of custody regarding the
AND NOW, THEREFORE, it is agreed by the Parties as follows:
The Parties shall have shared legal custody of Kelsey and each parent shall have an
equal fight, to be exercised jointly with the other parent, to make all major non-
emergency decisions affecting the child's general welt-being, including, but not limited
to, all decisions regarding her health, education and religion. Pursuant to the terms of
this paragraph each parent shall be entitled to all records and information pertaining to
the child including, but not limited to, school and medical records and information.
With regard to any emergency decisions which must be made regarding the child, the
parent having physical custody of the child at the time of the emergency shall be
permitted to make any immediate decision necessitated thereby. However, that parent
shall inform the other of the emergency and consult with him or her as soon as possible.
In accordance with 23 Pa. C.S.A. §5309, each party shall be entitled to complete and
full reformation from any doctor, dentist, teacher, professional, or authority and to have
copies of any reports or copies of information given to e/ther parent as authorized by
statute.
3. Primary physical custody of Kelsey shall be with Mother.
4. Father shall have partial physical custody of Kelsey :in accordance with the following
schedule;
a. On alternating weekends from Friday at 3:00 p.m. until Sunday evening at 8:00
p,mo
b. Two (2) weekday evenings from approximately 3:00 p.m. when Father would
pick up Kelsey from the babysitter, until 8:0,0 p.m. The parties shall mutually
agree on the weekdays that Father will have partial physical custody, however,
they have initially determined that these days will be Tuesday and Wednesday.
The Patties shall have custody of Kelsey on holidays as follows:
a. Summa: The Parties shall alternate having custody of Kelsey on
Memorial Day, July 4~ and Labor Day, begirming with Father having custody
on Labor Day in 2004.
b. Reread: The Parties shall share or alternate custody of Kelsey on
the remaining holidays as arranged by agreement.
c. The holiday schedule will supersede and take precedence over the regular
custody schedule and when a holiday precedes or follows Father's scheduled
weekend and, Kelsey does not have school, on that date, then the holiday will be
included in Father's scheduled weekend.
Each party shall be entitled to have custody of Kelsey for two (2) non-consecutive
weeks each summer upon providing at least thirty (301) days advance notice to the other
party. A week should be defined as seven (7) consecutive days. That party shall
schedule periods of vacation under this provision to include his or her regular weekend
period of custody, unless otherwise agreed between the parties.
· , 'al exchanges which do not take place
With regard to transportation, for all of the custodi
at Kelsey's daycare, the party receiving custody should be responsible to provide
transportation unless agreed otherwise.
Both Parties agree that during the times they have custody of Kelsey, they shall keep the
other parent apprised of how they can be reached by telephone. Each party shall advise
the other if they will be removing Kelsey from the central Pennsylvan/a area during
their period of custody with her.
9. The Parties agree that each of them will use their best efforts to support Kelsey's exmt-
curricular activities in which they are in agreement that she participates in.
10. Both parents shall estabhsh a no-conflict zone for their child and shall refrain from
making derogatory comments about the other parent in the presence of the child and, to
the extent possible, shall not permit third parties to make such comments in the presence
of the child. Each parents shall speak respectively of the other whether it is believed
that the other reciprocates or not. Each parent shall agree to refrain from encouraging
the child to provide repons about the other parent. Communication should always take
place directly between the parents, without using the child as an intermediary.
11. The Parties hereby waive the requirements of Pa. R.C.P. 1915.7 requiring that they and
the child be present before the Court to present this Agreement and further, intend this
Agreement to be entered as an Order of the Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland
County, subject to modification.
By:
Thomas D. Gould, Esquire
Attorney for the Plaintiff
2 East Main Street
Shiremanstown, PA 17011
(717) 731-1461
PA I.D. No.
Keith A. K/tzmiller
Attorney for the Defendant
James, Smith, Dietterick & Connelly
Post Office Box 650
Hershey, PA 17033
(717) 533-3280
PA I.D. No. 44837
DawnN Kitznu
KEITH A. KITZMILLER, :
Plaintiff :
DAWN N. KITZMILLER,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
No. 02-3380
CIVIL ACTION-LAW
IN CUSTODY
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Susan M. Kadel, Esquire, of James, Smith, Dietterick & Cormelly, LLP,
attorney for the Defendant, Dawn N. Kitzmiller, hereby certify that I have served a copy
of the Petition for Modification of Custody Order on the following on the date and in the
manner indicated below:
U.S. MAIL, FIRST CLASS, PRE-PAID.
Thomas D. Gould, Esquire
2 East Main Street
Shiremanstown, PA 17011
JAMES, SMITH, DIETTERICK & CONNELLY
DATE: /0
Susan M. Kadel, Esquire
Attorney for Defendant
Post Office Box 650
Hershey, PA 17033
(717) 533-3280
PA I.D. No. 44837
KEITH A. KITZMILLER,
Plaintiff
v. : No. 02-3380
:
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: IN CUSTODY
DAWN N. KITZMILLER,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
PETITION FOR MODIFICATION OF
CUSTODY ORDER
1. The Petition of Defendant, Dawn N. Kitzmiller, respectfully represents
that on July 8, 2003, a Custody Order was entered in the above-captioned action.
2. The parties hereto, Keith A. Kitzmiller and Dawn N. Kitzmiller, agree that
the Order should be modified due to a change in circumstances and have agreed that the
attached Custody Agreement dated October 6, 2004, should be incorporated as an Order
of Court.
WHEREFORE, Petitioner, Dawn N. Kitzmiller, requests that the Court enter the
attached Custody Agreement as an Order of Court as it will be in the best interest of the
child.
Date:
Respectfully submitted,
A ttome y' fo r Kadthe~/~D eTiT;a n t
James, Smith, Dietterick & Connelly
Post Office Box 650
Hershey, PA 17033
(717) 533-3280
PA I.D. No. 44837
KEITH A. KITZMILLER,
Plaintiff
DAWN N. KITZMILLER,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COIvl/vlON PLEAS
CUIVIBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
No. 02-3380
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN CUSTODY
_CUSTODY AGREEMENT
This Custody Agreement is made this .~ day of OC4t~, 2004, by and between
Keith A. Kitzm/ller, hereinafter referred to as "Father" and Dawn N. Kitzmiller, hereinafter referred
to as "Mother".
child;
WHEREAS, the Parties are the parents of Kelsey Noel Kitzmiller, bom March 2, 1998, and;
WHEREAS, Mother and Father desire to settle and resolve issues &custody regarding the
AND NOW, THEREFORE, it is agreed by the Parties as follows:
The Parties shall have shared legal custody of Kelsey and each parent shall have an
equal right, to be exercised jointly with the other parent, to make all major non-
emergency decisions affecting the child's general well-being, including, but not limited
to, all decisions regard/ng her health, education and religion. Pursuant to the terms of
tiffs paragraph each parent shall be entitled to all records and information pertaining to
the child inchiding, but not limited to, school and medical records and information.
With regard to any emergency decisions which must be made regarding the child, the
parent having physical custody &the child at the lime of the emergency shall be
permitted to make any immediate decision necessitated thereby. However, that parent
shall inform the other of the emergency and consult with him or her as soon as possible.
In accordance with 23 Pa. C.S.A. §5309, each party shall be entitled to complete and
full information from any doctor, dentist, teacher, professional, or authority and to have
copies of any reports or copies of information given to either parent as authorized by
statute.
3. Primary physical custody of Kelsey shall be with Mother.
4. Father shall have partial physical custody of Kelsey in accordance with the following
schedule;
a. On alternating weekends from Friday at 3:00 p.m. until Sunday evening at 8:00
p.m.
b. Two (2) weekday evenings from approximately 3:00 p.m. when Father would
pick up Kelsey from the babysitter, until 8:00 p.m. The parties shall mutually
agree on the weekdays that Father will have partial physical custody, however,
they have initially detenrfined that these days will be Tuesday and Wednesday.
The Parties shall have custody of Kelsey on holidays as follows:
a. Summer holidays: The Parties shall alternate having custody of Kelsey on
Memorial Day, July 4~ and Labor Day, beginning with Father having custody
on Labor Day in 2004.
b. Remaining: The Parties shall share or alternate custody of Kelsey on
the remaining holidays as arranged by agreement.
c. The holiday schedule will supersede and take precedence over the regular
custody schedule and when a holiday precedes or follows Father's scheduled
weekend and, Kelsey does not have school on that date, then the holiday will be
included in Father's scheduled weekend.
6. Each party shall be entitled to have custody of Kelsey for two (2) non-consecutive
weeks each summer upon providing at least thirty (30) days advance notice to the other
party. A week should be defined as seven (7) consecutive days. That party shall
schedule periods of vacation under this provision to include his or her regular weekend
period of custody, unless otherwise agreed between the parties.
7. With regard to transportation, for all of the custodial exchanges which do not take place
at Kelsey's daycare, the party receiving custody should be responsible to provide
transportation unless agreed otherwise.
8. Both Parties agree that during the times they have custody of Kelsey, they shall keep the
other parent apprised of how they can be reached by telephone. Each party shall advise
the other if they will be removing Kelsey from the central Pennsylvania area during
their period of custody with her.
9. The Parties agree that each of them will use their best efforts to support Kelsey's extra-
curricular activities in which they are in agreement that she participates in.
10. Both parents shall establish a no-corrfl/ct zone for their child and shall refrain from
making derogatory comments about the other parent in the presence of the child and, to
the extent possible, shall not permit third parties to make such comments in the presence
of the child. Each parents shall speak respectively of the other whether it is believed
that the other reciprocates or not. Each parent shall agree to refrain from encouraging
the child to provide reports about the other parent. Commun/cation should always take
place directly between the parents, without using the child as an intermediary.
11. The Parties hereby waive the requirements ofPa~ R.C.P. 1915.7 requiring that they and
the child be present before the Court to present this Agreement and further, intend this
Agreement to be entered as an Order of the Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland
County, subject to modification.
By: '~b. ~
Thomas D. Gould, Esquire
Attorney for the Plaintiff
2 East Main Street
Shiremanstown, PA 17011
(717) 731~1461
PA I.D. No.
' Keith A. ~
Sus~r'lvl. Kadel, Esquire ~
Attorney for the Defendant
James, Smith, Dietterick & Counelly
Post Office Box 650
Hershey, PA 17033
(717) 533-3280
PA I.D. No. 44837
awn N. Kitznm~m~--~
KEITH A. KITZMILLER,
Plaintiff
v. : No. 02-3380
:
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: IN CUSTODY
DAWN N. KITZMILLER,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Susan M. Kadel, Esquire, of James, Smith, Dietterick & Connelly, LLP,
attorney for the Defendant, Dawn N. Kitzrailler, hereby certify that I have served a copy
of the Petition for Modification of Custody Order on the following on the date and in the
manner indicated below:
U.S. MAIL, FIRST CLASS, PRE-PAID
Thomas D. Gould, Esquire
2 East Main Street
Shiremanstown, PA 17011
JAMES, SMITH, DIETTERICK & CONNELLY
DATE: /0 ~'/,~- aO/
By: · ~Mff~Z/rZ
Susan M. Kadel, Esquire
Attorney for Defendant
Post Office Box 650
Hershey, PA 17033
(717) 533-3280
PA I.D. No. 44837
KEITH A. KITZMILLER,
Plaintiff
v. : No. 02-3380
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN CUSTODY
DAWN N. KITZMILLER,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this g--,~-'- day of__~ 2004, it is hereby
Ordered and Decreed that the Custody Agreement entered into by the parties on October
6, 2004, and attached hereto, is hereby deemed an Order of Court.