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TODD E, SHAFER,
Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: IN CUSTODY
JOANN R. STOUFFER,
Defendant
: NO. 2957 CIVIL 1994
PRAECIPE TO WITHDRAW COMPLAINT FOR CUSTODY
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Please withdraw the Plaintiff's above-captioned Complaint for Custody.
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Supervising Attorney
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Family Law Clinic
45 Nonh Pitt Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 240-5204
TODD E. SHAFER,
Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: IN CUSTODY
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JOANN R, STOUFFER,
Defendant
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this ~,\ day of :-T~\n (. ,1994, upon consideration of the attached
Complaint for Custody and Petitien r"l Special Relief Pilmuant te Rule 1913.13, it is hereby
directed that the parties and their respective counsel appear before,
'H'^ b,'( \ 'J., ,". Ir"( ~:~'onciliator, at 1-/11-. f Joor , Cumberland County Courthouse,
on the &1hday of T'" \"/ ,1994, at Ir:>yfJm, , for a Pre-Hearing Custody Conference, At
such conference, an effort will be made to resolve the issues in the Complaint for Custody and
the PetitieR for Special R...lief Pursuant to Rule lQl<; lJ; 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.
FOR THE COURT,
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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.
OFFICE OF THE COURT ADMINISTRATOR
COURTHOUSE, 4th Floor
CARLISLE, PA 17013
717/240-6200
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: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
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: CIVIL ACTION . LAW
: IN CUSTODY
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: NO. CIVIL 1994
TODD E. SHAFER,
Plaintiff
JOANN R, STOUFFER,
Defendant
NOTICE TO DEFEND AND 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 judgment may 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,
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,
Office of the Court Administrator
Cumberland County Courthouse
Fourth Floor
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
(717)240-6200
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: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: IN CUSTODY
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: NO. CIVIL 1994
TODD E. SHAFER,
Plaintiff
JOANN R. STOUFFER,
Defendant
COMPLAINT FOR CUSTODY
AND NOW, the plaintiff, Todd E. Shafer, by his attorneys, the Family Law Clinic, sets
forth the following cause of action:
1. The plaintiff is Todd E, Shafer, residing at 315 Patterson Street, York, York County,
Pennsylvania 17403,
2, The defendant is Joann R. Stouffer, residing at 1322 1/2 Spring Road, Apt. B,
Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17013.
3. Plaintiff, Todd E. Shafer, seeks primary physical and sole legal custody of the
following children:
Name
Present Residence
Al!e
Travis Edward Shafer
Troy Edward Shafer
315 Patterson St., York, PA 17403
315 Patterson St., York, PA 17403
D.0.B.-3/24/92 2
D.0.B.-6/6/90 3
The children were born out of wedlock.
The children are presently in the custody of plaintiff, Todd E. Shafer, who resides at 315
Patterson Street, York, York County, Pennsylvania 17403.
During the past five years, the children have resided with the following persons and at
the following addresses:
Persons Addresses ~
Plaintiff, Todd E. Shafer,
plaintiffs father
and step-mother, plaintiffs
half-sister and half-brother 315 Patterson St., York, PA 17403 5/26/94-present
Todd E. Shafer and 1322 1/2 Spring Rd.. Apt.8,
Joann R. Stouffer Carlisle, Pa 17013 3/94-5/26/94
Todd E. Shafer and
Joann R. Stouffer 25 S. Pitt St., Apt.3, Carlisle, PA 17013 7/93 - 3/94
Todd E, Shafer and 530 3rd St., ColIege Park, 4/93 - 7/93 and
Joann R. Stouffer Carlisle, PA 17013 1/93 - 2/93
Joann R. Stouffer 530 3rd St., ColIege Park,
Carlisle, PA 17013 2/94 - 4/94
Todd E, Shafer and
Joann R. Stouffer
Part time in home of plaintiffs mother,
113 S. Hanover St., Carlisle, PA 17013,
part time in home of defendant's mother,
355 8urgners Rd., Carlisle, PA 17013 a few months in 1993
Todd E, Shafer, Joann R.
Stouffer and Shawnna N. Stouffer,
(Joann R. Stouffer's daughter
from a previous relationship) Safe Harbour, High St., Carlisle, PA 17013 1992-1993
Todd E, Shafer, Joann R. Stouffer
and plaintiffs mother 113 S, Hanover St., Carlisle, PA 17013 1990-1992
Todd E. Shafer, Joann R, Stouffer
and Shawnna N. Stouffer Seattle, Washington 1988-1990
The mother of the children is defendant, Joann R. Stouffer, currently residing at 1322
1/2 Spring Road, Apt.8, Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17013.
She is single.
The father of the child is plaintiff, Todd E, Shafer, currently residing at 315 Patterson
Street, York, York County, Pennsylvania 17403,
He is single,
4, The relationship of the plaintiff, Todd E. Shafer, to the children is that of father, The
plaintiff resides with the following persons:
NAME
RELATIONSHIP
Harold Shafer
Beverly Shafer
Josh and Ashley Shafer
Father
Step-mother
Half-siblings
5. The relationship of defendant, Joann R, Stouffer, to the children is that of mother,
The defendant currently resides with the following persons:
NAME
RELATIONSHIP
None
6. Plaintiff, Todd E, Shafer, has not participated as a party or witness, or in another
capacity, in other litigation concerning the custody of the children in this or another court.
Plaintiff has no infonnation of a custody proceeding concerning the children pending in
a court of this Commonwealth,
Plaintiff does not know of a person not a party to the proceedings who has physical
custody of the children or claims to have custody or visitation rights with respect to the children,
7, The best interest and pennanent welfare of the children will be served by granting
the relief requested because:
a) Plaintiff and defendant have been primary caretakers of the children since birth;
b) Plaintiff provides the children with a home with adequate moral, emotional and
physical surroundings as required to meet the children's needs;
c) Plaintiff is willing to accept custody of the children;
d) Plaintiff continues to exercise parental duties and enjoys the love and affection of the
children;
e) Defendant has not indicated to plaintiff an interest in accepting custody of the
children~ in fact, defendant actually evicted the plaintiff and the children from their home with
no prior notice.
8. Each parent whose parental rights to the children has not been terminated and the
person who has physical custody of the children have been named as parties to this action,
WHEREFORE, plaintiff requests the court to grant him primary physical and sole legal
custody of the children, Travis Edward Shafer and Troy Edward Shafer.
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Studeni Attorney
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Supervising Attorney
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45 North Pitt Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
717/240-5204
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA:
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND: SS.
I verify that the statements made in this Complaint for Custody are true and correct to
the best of my personal knowledge and belief. I understand that false statements herein are
made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C,S. Section 4904, relating to unsworn falsification to
authorities.
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TODD E, SHAFER,
Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
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: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: IN CUSTODY
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: NO. CIVIl. 1994
JOANN R. STOUFFER,
Defendant
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this ~ \f:ay of llA,-/\'994, on consideration of the attached
petitioner's Affidavit, leave is granted to the petitioner to proceed in fonna pauperis to the extent
that he is relieved of aU costs in this action.
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TODD E. SHAFER,
Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: IN CUSTODY
JOANN R, STOUFFER,
Defendant
: NO.
CIVIL 1994
PETITION TO PROCEED IN FORMA PAUPERIS
Todd Shafer, plaintiff in the above titled action, respectfully requests this Honorable
Court to grant him leave pursuant to Pa.R.C,P. 240 to proceed in fonna pauperis to the
extent that he be relieved of all costs attendant to this action.
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THOMAS M, PLACE
ROBERT E. RAINS
LINDA E. FISHER
HARVEY A, FELDMAN
Supervising Attorney
FAMILY LAW CLINIC
45 North Pitt Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
717/243-2968
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: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: IN CUSTODY
TODD E, SHAFER,
Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
JOANN R, STOUFFER,
Defendant
: NO.
CIVIL 1994
ATTORNEY'S AFFIDAVIT SUPPORTING PETITION
FOR LEAVE TO PROCEED IN FORMA PAUPERIS
I, Paige Rosini, of the Family Law Clinic, attorney for the party petitioning to proceed
in fonna pauperis, certify that I believe petitioner is unable to pay the costs of instituting this
action and that I am providing free legal service to petitioner,
Plaintiffs Affidavit showing inability to pay the costs of litigation is attached hereto.
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ROBERT E, RAINS
LINDA E. FISHER
HARVEY A. FELDMAN
Supervising Attorney
FAMILY LAW CLINIC
45 North Pitt Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
717/243-2968
TODD E. SHAFER,
Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: IN CUSTODY
JOANN R, STOUFFER,
Defendant
: NO,
CIVIL 1994
AFFIDAVIT SUPPORTING PETITION FOR LEAVE
TO PROCEED IN FORMA PAUPERIS
1. I am the plaintiff in the above matter and because of my financial condition am
unable to pay the fees and costs of prosecuting or defending the action or proceeding,
2, I am unable to obtain funds from anyone, including my family and associates, to
pay the costs of litigation.
3. I represent that the information below relating to my ability to pay the fees and
costs is true and correct.
(a) Name: Todd E. Shafer
Address: 315 Patterson Street, York, PA 17403
Social Security No.: 196.66-5022
(b) Employment
If you are presently employed, state
Employer: Overnight Trucking
Address: Route 11, Mechanicsburg, PA
Salary or wages per month: I was just hired and start working
on June 1. 1994, Wage = $7,71/hour, hours available vary
Type of work: Loading trucks
(c) Other income within the past twelve months
Business or profession: None
Other self-employment: None
Interest: None
Dividends: None
Pension and annuities: None
Social security benefits: None
Support payments: None
Disability payments: None
Unemployment compensation and supplemental benefits: None
Workman's compensation: None
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Public Assistance: None
Other: None
(d) Other contributions to household support
I am temporarily staying with my father and his family until
I can find a place of my own
Contributions from children: None
Contributions from parents: None
Other contributions: None
(e) Property owned
Cash: None
Checking account: Yes, but balance is zero as the defendant has
removed all the funds
Savings account: None
Certificates of deposit: None
Real estate (including home): None
Motor vehicle: The car that I am driving is titled in the
defendant's name, It is a 1981 Oldsmobile
Cutlass Supreme and it is paid for.
Stocks; bonds: None
Other: None
(t) Debts and obligations
Mortgage: None
Rent: Currently none as I have just left my place of residence.
I am looking for a place to live so I will have expenses for
rent in the near future,
Loans: None
Other: Food and diapers, $100,QO/week
Traffic fines, $2300
(g) Persons dependent upon you for support
Travis Edward Shafer Age 2
Troy Edward Shafer Age 3
Other persons: None
4. I understand that I have a contlnumg obligation to inform the court of
improvement in my financial circumstances which would permit me to pay the
costs incurred herein.
5. I verify that the statements made in this affidavit 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,
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Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY. PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION-LAW
IN CUSTODY
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NO. CIVIL 1994
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JOANN R, STOUFFER,
Defendant
ORDER OF COURT RE: SPECIAL RELIEF
AND NOW, this day of
, upon presentation and consideration of the within
Petition, it is hereby ordered that petitioner's request for special relief is granted. Temporary
physical and legal custody of Travis Edward Shafer and Troy Edward Shafer is granted to
plaintiff/petitioner, Todd E. Shafer, Plaintiff also shall be allowed to enter defendant's place
of residence for the sole purpose of removing his and the children's personal property, This
order shall remain in effect pending further order of this court.
By the Court,
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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.
OFFICE OF THE COURT ADMINISTRATOR
CUMBERLAND COUNTY COURTHOUSE, FOURTH FLOOR
CARLISLE, PENNSYLVANIA 17013
717/240-6200
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TODD E. SHAFER,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION-LAW
IN CUSTODY
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NO. CIVIL 1994
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JOANN R. STOUFFER,
Defendant
PETITION FOR SPECIAL RELIEF PURSUANT TO RULE 1915.13
Plaintiff, Todd E. Shafer, by and through his attorneys, the Family Law Clinic, petitions
this court for special relief pursuant to Pa, R.C,P. 1915,13 for temporary custody of the parties'
children, Travis Edward Shafer and Troy Edward Shafer, and avers in support thereof as
follows:
I, Plaintiff repeats and realleges paragraphs I through 8 of the attached Complaint for
Custody,
2. On or about May 26, 1994, defendant told plaintiff and the children to leave their
place of residence, for which she has a lease, after an ongoing argument concerning another man
she is seeing. Plaintiff and the children went to stay with the plaintiffs father and stepmother
in York, Pennsylvania, where they currently remain.
3. Defendant has not allowed plaintiff to reenter the place of residence to retrieve items
necessary for the proper care of the children.
4. The lease to the place of residence is in defendant's name only and the landlords have
infonned plaintiff that he will not be admitted into the residence,
5, Defendant has been acting irrationally and plaintiff does not know what defendant
might do with regard to the children,
WHEREFORE, plaintiff respectfully requests this court to grant plaintiffs request for
special relief by: granting him temporary physical and legal custody of the children, Travis
Edward Shafer and Troy Edward Shafer pending further order of this court, and allowing him
to enter the residence leased by the defendant for the sole purpose of removing his personal
property and that of the children so that he may be able to properly care for the children,
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Supervising Attorney
FAMILY LAW CLINIC
45 North Pitt Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
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TODD E, SHAFER.
Plaintiff
JOANN R. STOUFFER.
Defendant
ORDER OF COURT RE: SPECIAL RELIEF
AND NOW, this day of
, upon prescntation and consideration of the within
Petition, it is hercby ordcrcd that pctitioner's rcqucst for special relief is granted, Temporary
physical and legal custody of Travis Edward Shafcr and Troy Edward Shafer is granted to
plaintiff/petitioner, Todd E. Shafer, Plaintiff also shall be allowed to enter defendant's placc
of residence for the sole purpose of removing his and the children's personal property, This
order shall remain in effect pending further order of this court.
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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.
OFFICE OF THE COURT ADMINISTRATOR
CUMBERLAND COUNTY COURTHOUSE, FOURTH FLOOR
CARLISLE. PENNSYLVANIA 17013
717/240-6200
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TODD E. SHAFER,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
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CIVIL ACTION-LAW
IN CUSTODY
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NO. CIVIL 1994
JOANN R, STOUFFER,
Defendant
PETITION FOR SPECIAL RELIEF PURSUANT TO RULE 1915.13
Plaintiff, Todd E. Shafer, by and through his attorneys, the Family Law Clinic, petitions
this court for special relief pursuant to Pa. R,C.P. 1915.13 for temporary custody of the parties'
children, Travis Edward Shafer and Troy Edward Shafer, and avers in support thereof as
fol1ows:
1. Plaintiff repeaLS and realleges paragraphs 1 through 8 of the attached Complaint for
Custody.
2, On or about May 26, 1994, defendant told plaintiff and the children to leave their
place of residence, for which she has a lease, after an ongoing argument concerning another man
she is seeing. Plaintiff and the children went to stay with the plaintiffs father and stepmother
in York, Pennsylvania. where they currently remain.
3. Defendant has not al10wed plaintiff to reenter the place of residence to retrieve items
necessary for the proper care of the children,
4, The lease to the place of residence is in defendant's name only and the landlords have
informed plaintiff that he will not be admitted into the residence.
5. Defendant has been acting irrational1y and plaintiff does not know what defendant
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might do with regard to the children.
WHEREFORE, plaintiff respectfully requests this court to grant plaintiffs request for
special relief by: granting him temporary physical and legal custody of the children, Travis
Edward Shafer and Troy Edward Shafer pending further order of this court, and allowing him
to enter the residence leased by the defendant for the sole purpose of removing his personal
property and that of the children so that he may be able to properly care for the children.
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Supervising Attorney
FAMILY LAW CLINIC
45 North Pitt Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
717/240-5204
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COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA:
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND: SS,
I verify that the statements made in this Petition for Special Relief Pursuant to Pa.R.C,P,
1915.13 are true and correct to the best of my personal knowledge and belief, I understand that
false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa,C.S. Section 4904. relating
to unsworn falsification to authorities.
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NO. GIVIL 1994
TODD E, SHAFER,
Plaintiff
JOANN R, STOUFFER,
Defendant
ORDER OF COURT RE: SPECIAL RELIEF
AND NOW, this day of
, upon presentation and consideration of the within
Petition, it is hereby ordered that petitioner's request for special relief is granted, Temporary
physical and legal custody of Travis Edward Shafer and Troy Edward Shafer is granted to
plaintiff/petitioner, Todd E. Shafer, Plaintiff also shall be allowed to enter defendant's place
of residence for the sole purpose of removing his and the children's personal property. This
order shall remain in effect pending further order of this court.
By the Court,
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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.
OFFICE OF THE COURT ADMINISTRATOR
CUMBERLAND COUNTY COURTHOUSE, FOURTH FLOOR
CARLISLE, PENNSYLVANIA 17013
717/240-6200
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TODD E, SHAFER,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
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CIVIL ACTION-LAW
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JOANN R, STOUFFER,
Defendant
PETITI N F R PECIAL RELIEF PURSUANT TO RULE 1 15,13
Plaintiff, Todd E. Shafer, by and through his attorneys, the Family Law Clinic. petitions
this court for special relief pursuant to Pa, R,C,P, 1915,13 fortemporary custody of the parties'
children, Travis Edward Shafer and Troy Edward Shafer, and avers in support thereof as
fo\1ows:
1. Plaintiff repeats and rea\1eges paragraphs I through 8 of the attached Complaint for
Custody.
2, On or about May 26, 1994, defendant told plaintiff and the children to leave their
place of residence. for which she has a lease, after an ongoing argument concerning another man
she is seeing. Plaintiff and the children went to stay with the plaintiff's father and stepmother
in York, Pennsylvania. where they currently remain.
3. Defendant has not a\1owed plaintiff to reenter the place of residence to retrieve items
necessary for the proper care of the children,
4, The lease to the place of residence is in defendant's name only and the landlords have
informed plaintiff that he will not be admitled into the residence.
5, Defendant has been acting irrationa\1y and plaintiff does not know what defendant
might do with regard to the children,
WHEREFORE, plaintiff respectful1y requests this court to grant plaintiffs request for
special relief by: granting him temporary physical and legal custody of the children, Travis
Edward Shafer and Troy Edward Shafer pending further order of this court, and al10wing him
to enter the residence leased by the defendant for the sole purpose of removing his personal
property and that of the children so that he may be able to properly care for the children,
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Supervising Attorney
FAMILY LAW CLINIC
45 North Pitt Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
7171240-5204
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COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA:
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND: SS.
I verify that the statements made in this Pctition for Special Relief Pursuant to Pa.R,C,P,
1915.13 are true and correct to the best of my personal knowledge and belief, I understand that
false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa,C.S. Section 4904, relating
to unsworn falsification to authorities.
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Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION-LAW
IN CUSTODY
v,
JOANN R. STOUFFER,
Defendant
NO.
CIVIL 1994
ORDER OF COURT RE: SPECIAL RELIEF
AND NOW, this
day of
, upon presentation and consideration of the within
Petition, it is hereby ordered that petitioner's requesr ior special relief is granted. Temporary
physical and legal custody of Travis Edward Shafer and Troy Edward Shafer is granted to
plaintiff/petitioner, Todd E. Shafer, Plaintiff also shall be allowed to enter defendant's place
of residence for the sole purpose of removing his and the children's personal property. This
order shall remain in effect pending further order of this court.
By the Court,
J.
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.
OFFICE OF THE COURT ADMINISTRATOR
CUMBERLAND COUNTY COURTHOUSE, FOURTH FLOOR
CARLISLE, PENNSYLVANIA \7013
717/240-6200
v.
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION-LAW
IN CUSTODY
TODD E. SHAFER,
Plaintiff
JOANN R, STOUFFER,
Defendant
NO.
CIVIL 1994
PETITION FOR SPECIAL RELIEF PURSUANT TO RULE 1915,13
Plaintiff, Todd E, Shafer, by and through his attorneys, the Family Law Clinic, petitions
this court for special relief pursuant to Pa. R.C,P. 1915.13 for temporary custody of the parties'
children, Travis Edward Shafer and Troy Edward Shafer, and avers in support thereof as
follows:
1. Plaintiff repeats and realleges paragraphs 1 through 8 of the attached Complaint for
Custody.
2. On or about May 26, 1994, defendant told plaintiff and the children to leave their
place of residence, for which she has a lease, after an ongoing argument concerning another man
she is seeing. Plaintiff and the children went to stay with the plaintiff's father and stepmother
in York, Pennsylvania, where they currently remain.
3. Defendant has not allowed plaintiff to reenter the place of residence to retrieve items
necessary for the proper care of the children,
4, The lease to the place of residence is in defendant's name only and the landlords have
informed plaintiff that he will not be admitted into the residence.
5, Defendant has been acting irrationally and plaintiff does not know what defendant
might do with regard to the children,
WHEREFORE, plaintiff respectfully requests this court to grant plaintiffs request for
special relief by: granting him temporary physical and legal custody of the children. Travis
Edward Shafer and Troy Edward Shafer pending further order of this court, and allowing him
to enter the residence leased by the defendant for the sole purpose of removing his personal
property and that of the children so that he may he able to properly care for the children,
Date
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Supervising Attorney
F AMIL Y LAW CLINIC
45 North Pitt Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
717/240-5204
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COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA:
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND: SS.
I verify that the statements made in this Petition for Special Relief Pursuant to Pa.R,C,P.
1915,13 are true and correct to the best of my personal knowledge and belief. I understand that
false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C,S, Section 4904. relating
to unsworn falsification to authorities.
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. Todd E. Shafer ".'"
Date /Yf.~y . ~ /.;'9,v"
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY. PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION.LAW
IN CUSTODY
TODD E. SHAFER,
Plaintiff
JOANN R. STOUFFER,
Defendant
NO.
CIVIL 1994
PETITION FOR SPECIAL RELIEF PURSUANT TO RULE 1915.13
Plaintiff, Todd E. Shafer, by and through his attorneys, the Family Law Clinic. petitions
this coun for special relief pursuant to Pa. R.C.P. 1915.13 for temporary custody of the panies'
children. Travis Edward Shafer and Troy Edward Shafer. and avers in suppon thereof as
follows:
1. Plaintiff repeats and realleges paragraphs I through 8 of the attached Complaint for
Custody.
2. On or about May 26. 1994. defendant told plaintiff and the children to leave their
place of residence, for which she has a lease, after an ongoing argument concerning another man
she is seeing. Plaintiff and the children went to stay with the plaintiffs father and stepmother
in York. Pennsylvania, where they currently remain.
3. Defendant has not allowed plaintiff to reenter the place of residence to retrieve items
necessary for the proper care of the children.
4. The lease to the place of residence is in defendant's name only and the landlords have
informed plaintiff that he will not be admitted into the residence.
5. Defendant has heen acting irrationally and plaintiff does not know what defendant
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might do with regard to the children.
WHEREFORE, plaintiff respectfully requests this court to grant plaintiffs request for
special relief by: granting him temporary physical and legal custody of the ehildren. Travis
Edward Shafer and Troy Edward Shafer pending further order of this court, and allowing him
to enter the residence leased by the defendant for the sole purpose of removing his personal
property and that of the children so that he may be able to properly care for the children.
Date
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UNDA E. FISHER
Supervising Attorney
FAMILY LAW CUNIC
45 NoM Pitt Street
Carli~le. PA 17013
717/240-5204
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COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA:
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND: SS.
I verify that the statements made in this Petition for Special Relief Pursuant to Pa.R.C.P,
1915.13 are true and correct to the best of my personal knowledge and belief. I understand that
false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. Section 4904. relating
to unsworn falsification to authorities,
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Date
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TODD E. SHAFER,
Plaintiff
JOANN R. STOUFFER,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
:
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN CUSTODY
NO. CIVIL 1994
NOTICE TO DEFEND AND 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 judgment may 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.
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.
Office of the Court Administrator
Cumberland County Courthouse
Fourth Floor
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
(717)240-6200
TODD E. SHAFER,
Plaintiff
JOANN R. STOUFFER,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN CUSTODY
: NO. CIVIL 1994
COMPLAINT FOR CUSTODY
AND NOW, the plaintiff, Todd E. Sharer, by his attorneys, the Family Law Clinic, sets
forth the following cause of action:
1. The plaintiff is Todd E. Shafer, residing at 315 Patterson Street, York, York County,
Pennsylvania 17403.
2. The defendant is Joann R. Stouffer, residing at 1322 1/2 Spring Road, Apt. B,
Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17013.
3. Plaimiff, Todd E. Shafer, seeks primary physical and sole legal custody of the
following children:
Name
Travis Edward Shafer
Troy Edward Sharer
Present Residence A_.gg
315 Patterson St., York, PA 17403 D.O.B.-3/24/92 2
315 Patterson St., York, PA 17403 D.O.B.-6/6/90 3
The children were born out of wedlock.
The children are presently in the custody of plaintiff, Todd E. Shafer, who resides at 315
Patterson Street, York, York County, Pennsylvania 17403.
During the past five years, the children have resided with the following persons and at
the following addresses:
Persons
Addresses Dates
Plaintiff, Todd E. Sharer,
plaintiff's father
and step-mother, plaintiff's
half-sister and half-brother
315 Patterson St., York, PA 17403
5/26/94-present
Todd E. Sharer and
Joann R. Stouffer
1322 1/2 Spring Rd., Apt. B,
Carlisle, Pa 17013
3/94-5/26/94
Todd E. Sharer and
Joann R. Stouffer
25 S. Pitt St., Apt.3, Carlisle, PA 17013 7/93 - 3/94
Todd E. Shafer and
Joann R. Stouffer
530 3rd St., College Park,
Carlisle, PA 17013
4/93 - 7/93 and
1/93 - 2/93
Joann R. Stouffer
530 3rd St., College Park,
Carlisle, PA 17013
2/94 - 4/94
Todd E. Sharer and
JoannR. Stouffer
Part time in home of plaintiff's mother,
113 S. Hanover St., Carlisle, PA 17013,
part time in home of defendant's mother,
355 Burgners Rd., Carlisle, PA 17013
a few months in 1993
Todd E. Sharer, Joann R.
Stouffer and Shawnna N. Stouffer,
(Joann R. Stouffer's daughter
from a previous relationship) Safe Harbour, High St., Carlisle, PA 17013
1992-1993
Todd E. Shafer, Joann R. Stouffer
and plaintiff's mother 113 S. Hanover St., Carlisle, PA 17013
1990-1992
Todd E. Sharer, Joann R. Stouffer
and Shawnna N. Stouffer Seattle, Washington
1988-1990
The mother of the children is defendant, Joann R. Stouffer, currently residing at 1322
1/2 Spring Road, Apt. B, Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17013.
She is single.
The father of the child is plaintiff, Todd E. Sharer, currently residing at 315 Patterson
Street, York, York County, Pennsylvania 17403.
He is single.
4. The relationship of the plaintiff, Todd E. Shafer, to the children is that of father. The
plaintiff resides with the following persons:
NAME RELATIONSHIP
Harold Shafer Father
Beverly Shafer Step-mother
Josh and Ashley Shafer Half-siblings
5. The relationship of defendant, Joann R. Stouffer, to the children is that of mother.
The defendant currently resides with the following persons:
NAME RELATIONSHIP
None
6. Plaintiff, Todd E. Sharer, has not participated as a party or witness, or in another
capacity, in other litigation concerning the custody of the children in this or another court.
Plaintiff has no information of a custody proceeding concerning the children pending in
a court of this Commonwealth.
Plaintiff does not know of a person not a party to the proceedings who has physical
custody of the children or claims to have custody or visitation rights with respect to the children.
7. The best interest and permanent welfare of the children will be served by granting
the relief requested because:
a) Plaintiff and defendant have been primary caretakers of the children since birth;
b) Plaintiff provides the children with a home with adequate moral, emotional and
physical surroundings as required to meet the children's needs;
c) Plaintiff is willing to accept custody of the children;
d) Plaintiff continues to exercise parental duties and enjoys the love and affection of the
children;
e) Defendant has not indicated to plaintiff an interest in accepting custody of the
children,' in fact, defendant actually evicted the plaintiff and the children from their home with
no prior notice.
8. Each parent whose parental rights to the children has not been terminated and the
person who has physical custody of the children have been named as parties to this action.
WHEREFORE, plaintiff requests the court to grant him primary physical and sole legal
custody of the children, Travis Edward Shafer and Troy Edward Sharer.
Date b~/3 ~/q q
Student Attorney
LINDA E. FISHER
Supervising Attorney
FAMILY LAW CLINIC
45 North Pitt Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
717/240-5204
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA:
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND: SS.
I verify that the statements made in this Complaint for Custody are tree and correct to
the best of my personal knowledge and belief. I understand that false statements herein are
made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. Section 4904, relating to unswom falsification to
authorities.
TODD E. SHAFER,
Plaintiff
JOANN R. STOUFFER,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN CUSTODY
NO. CIVIL l~
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this ~/-~ day of ."~,xr~ C- , 1994, upon consideration of the attached
Complaint for Custody and Pctition for Special Rolief Pursuant to Rule 1915.13, it is hereby
directed that the parties and their respective counsel appear before,
the conciliator, at q '~x floor , Cumberland County Courthouse,
, ',9
on the ~day of -J%, I~[ , 1994, at 8:,~ tn., for a Pre-Hearing Custody Conference. At
such conference, an effort will be made to resolve the issues in the Complaint for Custody and
the I~tition for Special Relief r~rm~ant to Rule 1015.13; 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.
FOR THE COURT,
Custody Conci iator
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.
OFFICE OF THE COURT ADMINISTRATOR
COURTHOUSE, 4th Floor
CARLISLE, PA 17013
717/240-6200
TODD E. SHAFER,
Plaintiff
JOANN R. STOUFFER,
Defendam
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
.'
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: IN CUSTODY
t994
PETITION
~ PAUPERIS
Todd Shafer, plaintiff in f ~fD~t~Dcr~ 0t~-~ £fully requests this Honorable
Court to grant him leave pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 240 to proceed in forma pauperis to the
extent that he be relieved of all costs attendant to this action.
Date
Student Attorney
THOMAS M. PLACE
ROBERT E. RAINS
LINDA E. FISHER
HARVEY A. FELDMAN
Supervising Attorney
FAMILY LAW CLINIC
45 North Pitt Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
717/243-2968
TODD E. SHAFER,
Plaintiff
JOANN R. STOUFFER,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN CUSTODY
NO. CIVIL 1994
ATTORNEY'S AFFIDAVIT SUPPORTING PETITION
FOR LEAVE TO PROCEED IN FOP, MA PAUPERIS
I, Paige Rosini, of the Family Law Clinic, attorney for the party petitioning to proceed
in forma pauperis, certify that I believe petitioner is unable to pay the costs of instituting this
action and that I am providing free legal service to petitioner.
Plaintiff's Affidavit showing inability to pay the costs of litigation is attached hereto.
Date ~-/,~/~ Q *] p~GEtg. X~S~iN~~
Student Attorney
THOMAS M. PLACE
ROBERT E. RAINS
LINDA E. FISHER
HARVEY A. FELDMAN
Supervising Attorney
FAMILY LAW CLINIC
45 North Pitt Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
717/243 -2968
TODD E. SHAFER,
Plaintiff
JOANN R. STOUFFER,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN CUSTODY
NO. CIVIL 1994
AFFIDAVIT SUPPORTING PETITION FOR LEAVE
TO PROCEED IN FORMA PAUPERIS
1. I am the plaintiff in the above matter and because of my financial condition am
unable to pay the fees and costs of prosecuting or defending the action or proceeding.
2. I am unable to obtain funds from anyone, including my family and associates, to
pay the costs of litigation.
3. I represent that the information below relating to my ability to pay the fees and
costs is true and correct.
(a)
(b)
(c)
Name: Todd E. Sharer
Address: 315 Patterson Street, York, PA 17403
Social Security No.: 196-66-5022
Employment
If you are presently employed, state
Employer: Overnight Trucking
Address: Route 11, Mechanicsburg, PA
Salary or wages per month: I was just hired and start working
on June 1, 1994. Wage = $7.71/hour, hours available vary
Type of work: Loading trucks
Other income within the past twelve months
Business or profession: None
Other self-employment: None
Interest: None
Dividends: None
Pension and annuities: None
Social security benefits: None
Support payments: None
Disability payments: None
Unemployment compensation and supplemental benefits: None
Workman's compensation: None
(d)
(e)
(g)
Public Assistance: None
Other: None
Other contributions to household support
I am temporarily staying with my father and his family until
I can find a place of my own
Contributions from children: None
Contributions from parents: None
Other contributions: None
Property owned
Cash: None
Checking account: Yes, but balance is zero as the defendant has
removed all the funds
Savings account: None
Certificates of deposit: None
Real estate (including home): None
Motor vehicle: The car that I am driving is titled in the
defendant's name. It is a 1981 Oldsmobile
Cutlass Supreme and it is paid for.
Stocks; bonds: None
Other: None
Debts and obligations
Mortgage: None
Rent: Currently none as I have just left my place of residence.
I am looking for a place to live so I will have expenses for
rent in the near future.
Loans: None
Other: Food and diapers, $100.00/week
Traffic fines, $2300
Persons dependent upon you for support
Travis Edward Sharer Age 2
Troy Edward Shafer Age 3
Other persons: None
I understand that I have a continuing obligation to inform the court of
improvement in my financial circumstances which would permit me to pay the
costs incurred herein.
I verify that the statements made in this affidavit are tree 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.
TODD E. SHAFER,
Plaintiff
JOANN R. STOUFFER,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN CUSTODY
94- gsq
NO. C~V!L !99~.
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this x~ ~N/~ay of ~, 1994, on consideration of the attached
petitioner's Affidavit, leave is granted to the petitioner to proceed in forma pauperis to the extent
that he is relieved of all costs in this action.
By the Court,
TODD E. SHAFER,
Plaintiff
JOANN R. STOUFFER,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION-LAW
IN CUSTODY
NO. CIVIL 1994
PETITION FOR SPECIAL RELIEF PURSUANT TO RULE 1915.13
Plaimiff, Todd E. Shafer, by and through his attorneys, the Family Law Clinic, petitions
this court for special relief pursuant to Pa. R.C.P. 1915.13 for temporary custody of the parties'
children, Travis Edward Shafer and Troy Edward Sharer, and avers in support thereof as
follows:
1. Plaintiff repeats and realle§es paragraphs 1 through 8 of the attached Complaint for
Custody.
2. On or about May 26, 1994, defendam told plaintiff and the children to leave their
place of residence, for which she has a lease, after an ongoing argument concerning another man
she is seeing. Plaintiff and the children went to stay with the plaintiff's father and stepmother
in York, Pennsylvania, where they currently remain.
3. Defendant has not allowed plaintiff to reenter the place of residence to retrieve items
necessary for the proper care of the children.
4. The lease to the place of residence is in defendant's name only and the landlords have
informed plaintiff that he will not be admitted into the residence.
5. Defendant has been acting irrationally and plaintiff does not know what defendant
might do with regard to the children.
WHEREFORE, plaintiff respectfully requests this court to grant plaintiff's request for
special relief by: granting him temporary physical and legal custody of the children, Travis
Edward Sharer and Troy Edward Sharer pending further order of this court, and allowing him
to enter the residence leased by the defendant for the sole purpose of removing his personal
property and that of the children so that he may be able to properly care for the children.
LINDA E. FISHER
Supervising Attorney
FAMILY LAW CLINIC
45 North Pitt Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
717/240- 5204
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA:
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND: SS.
I verify that the statemems made in this Petition for Special Relief Pursuant to Pa.R.C.P.
1915.13 are tree and correct to the best of my personal knowledge and belief. I understand that
false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. Section 4904, relating
to unswom falsification to authorities.
TODD E. SHAFER,
Plaintiff
JOANN R. STOUFFER,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION-LAW
IN CUSTODY
NO. CIVIL 1994
PETITION FOR SPECIAL RELIEF PURSUANT TO RULE 1915.13
Plaintiff, Todd E. Shafer, by and through his attorneys, the Family Law Clinic, petitions
this court for special relief pursuant to Pa. R.C.P. 1915.13 for temporary custody of the parties'
children, Travis Edward Shafer and Troy Edward Shafer, and avers in support thereof as
follows:
1. Plaintiff repeats and realleges paragraphs 1 through 8 of the attached Complaint for
Custody.
2. On or about May 26, 1994, defendant told plaintiff and the children to leave their
place of residence, for which she has a lease, after an ongoing argument concerning another man
she is seeing. Plaintiff and the children went to stay with the plaintiff's father and stepmother
in York, Pennsylvania, where they currently remain.
3. Defendant has not allowed plaintiff to reenter the place of residence to retrieve items
necessary for the proper care of the children.
4. The lease to the place of residence is in defendant' s name only and the landlords have
informed plaintiff that he will not be admitted into the residence.
5. Defendant has been acting irrationally and plaintiff does not know what defendant
might do with regard to the children.
WHEREFORE, plaintiff respectfully requests this court to grant plaimiff's request for
special relief by: granting him temporary physical and legal custody of the children, Travis
Edward Shafer and Troy Edward Shafer pending further order of this court, and allowing him
to enter the residence leased by the defendant for the sole purpose of removing his personal
property and that of the children so that he may be able to properly care for the children.
D ate
PA/GE ,~I~SINI
Student ~.ttorney
LINDA E. FISHER
Supervising Attorney
FAMILY LAW CLINIC
45 North Pitt Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
717/240-5204
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA:
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND: SS.
I verify that the statements made in this Petition for Special Relief Pursuant to Pa.R.C.P.
1915.13 are tree and correct to the best of my personal knowledge and belief. I understand that
false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. Section 4904, relating
to unswom falsification to authorities.
Todd E. Shafer ~ ~
Date
TODD E. SHAFER,
Plaintiff
JOANN R. STOUFFER,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION-LAW
IN CUSTODY
NO. CIVIL 1994
PETITION FOR SPECIAL RELIEF PURSUANT TO RULE 1915.13
Plaintiff, Todd E. Sharer, by and through his attorneys, the Family Law Clinic, petitions
this court for special relief pursuant to Pa. R.C.P. 1915.13 for temporary custody of the parties'
children, Travis Edward Shafer and Troy Edward Sharer, and avers in support thereof as
follows:
1. Plaintiff repeats and realleges paragraphs 1 through 8 of the attached Complaint for
Custody.
2. On or about May 26, 1994, defendant told plaintiff and the children to leave their
place of residence, for which she has a lease, after an ongoing argument concerning another man
she is seeing. Plaintiff and the children went to stay with the plaintiff's father and stepmother
in York, Pennsylvania, where they currently remain.
3. Defendant has not allowed plaintiff to reenter the place of residence to retrieve items
necessary for the proper care of the children.
4. The lease to the place of residence is in defendant's name only and the landlords have
informed plaintiff that he will not be admitted into the residence.
5. Defendant has been acting irrationally and plaintiff does not know what defendant
might do with regard to the children.
WHEREFORE, plaintiff respectfully requests this court to gram plaintiff's request for
special relief by: granting him temporary physical and legal custody of the children, Travis
Edward Sharer and Troy Edward Sharer pending further order of this court, and allowing him
to enter the residence leased by the defendam for the sole purpose of removing his personal
property and that of the children so that he may be able to properly care for the children.
Date
PAIGE I~OSINI
Student Attorney
LINDA E. FISHER
Supervising Attorney
FAMILY LAW CLINIC
45 North Pitt Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
717/240-5204
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA:
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND: SS.
I verify that the statemems made in this Petition for Special Relief Pursuant to Pa.R.C.P,
1915.13 are true and correct to the best of my personal knowledge and belief. I understand that
false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. Section 4904, relating
to unsworn falsification to authorities.
TODD E. SHAFER,
Plaintiff
JOANN R. STOUFFER,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION-LAW
IN CUSTODY
NO. CIVIL 1994
PETITION FOR SPECIAL RELIEF PURSUANT TO RULE 1915.13
Plaintiff, Todd E. Shafer, by and through his attorneys, the Family Law Clinic, petitions
this court for special relief pursuant to Pa. R.C.P. 1915.13 for temporary custody of the parties'
children, Travis Edward Sharer and Troy Edward Sharer, and avers in support thereof as
follows:
1. Plaintiff repeats and realleges paragraphs 1 through 8 of the attached Complaint for
Custody.
2. On or about May 26, 1994, defendant told plaintiff and the children to leave their
place of residence, for which she has a lease, after an ongoing argument concerning another man
she is seeing. Plaintiff and the children went to stay with the plaintiff's father and stepmother
in York, Pennsylvania, where they currently remain.
3. Defendant has not allowed plaintiff to reenter the place of residence to retrieve items
necessary for the proper care of the children.
4. The lease to the place of residence is in defendant's name only and the landlords have
informed plaintiff that he will not be admitted into the residence.
5. Defendant has been acting irrationally and plaintiff does not know what defendant
might do with regard to the children.
WHEREFORE, plaintiff respectfully requests this court to gram plaimiff's request for
special relief by: granting him temporary physical and legal custody of the children, Travis
Edward Shafer and Troy Edward Sharer pending further order of this court, and allowing hun
to enter the residence leased by the defendant for the sole purpose of removing his personal
property and that of the children so that he may be able to properly care for the children.
Date
PAIGE ,~I~SINI
Student ]tttomey
LINDA E. FISHER
Supervising Attorney
FAMILY LAW CLINIC
45 North Pitt Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
717/240-5204
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA:
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND: SS.
I verify that the statements made in this Petition for Special Relief Pursuant to Pa.R.C.P.
1915.13 are true and correct to the best of my personal knowledge and belief. I understand that
false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. Section 4904, relating
to unsworn falsification to authorities.
Todd E. Shafer .?
TODD E. SHAFER,
Plaintiff
JOANN R. STOUFFER,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN CUSTODY
NO. 2957 CIVIL 1994
PRAECIPE TO WITHDRAW COMPLAINT FOR CUSTODY
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Please withdraw the Plaintiff's above-captioned Complaim for Custody.
Paige Rositai/
Certified Legal Intern
Attorney for Plaintiff
Thomas M. Place
Supervising Attorney
Family Law Clinic
45 North Pitt Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 240-5204