HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-4392JEFFREY D. KISTLER,
Plaintiff
VS.
MICHELLE M. KISTLER,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
:
: No. 0,~- ~/3 g.z Civil Term
:
:ACTION 1N DIVORCE
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 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.
Where the ground for the divorce is indignities or irretrievable breakdown of the
marriage, you may request marriage counseling. A list of marriage counselors is available at the
Office of the Prothonotary, Cumberland County Courthouse.
IF YOU DO NOT FILE A CLAIM FOR ALIMONY, DIVISION OF PROPERTY,
LAWYER'S FEES AND EXPENSES BEFORE A DIVORCE OR ANNULMENT IS
GRANTED, YOU MAY LOSE THE RIGHT TO CLAIM 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.
Cumberland County Bar Association
2 Liberty Avenue
Carlisle, Pa. 17013
(717) 249-3166
JEFFREY D. KISTLER,
Plaintiff
VS.
MICHELLE M. KISTLER,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: No. 0,g- 5'3 9a_ Civil Term
:
:ACTION 1N DIVORCE
COMPLAINT
COUNT I - DIVORCE
1. Plaintiff is Jeffrey D. Kistler, who currently resides at 14571 Seaview Drive, NW,
Seabeck, Washington, 98380.
2. Defendant is Michelle M. Kistler, who currently resides at 104 Westview Drive,
Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, 17055.
3. Defendant has been a bona fide resident of the Commonwealth for at least 6 months
immediately previous to the filing of this Complaint.
4. The Plaintiff and the Defendant were married on August 14, 1999, in Cumberland
County, Pennsylvania.
5. There have been no prior actions of divorce or for annulment between the parties.
6. The marriage is irretrievably broken.
7. Plaintiffhas been advised that counseling is available and that plaintiff may have the
right to request that the court require the parties to participate in counseling.
8. Plaintiff and Defendant have one child together.
9. Neither Plaintiffand Defendant are a member of the military.
10. The Plaintiffavers that the grounds on which this action is based is: That the
marriage is irretrievably broken.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff requests the court to enter a decree in divorce.
COUNTII-CUSTODY
11. Plaintiff is Jeffrey D. Kistler who currently resides at 14571 Seaview Drive, NW,
Seabeck, Washington, 98380.
12. Defendant is Michelle M. Kistler, who currently resides at 104 Westview Drive,
Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, 17055.
13. Plaintiff seeks partial custody of the following child:
NAME ADDRESS DOB
Bailey D. Kistler
104 Westview Drive
Mechanicsburg, Pa. 17055
10/19/98
The child was bom out of wedlock.
The child is in the custody of: Mother, Michelle M. Kistler.
During the past five years, the children have resided with the following persons and at the
following addresses:
NAME ADDRESSES DATES
Jeffrey D. Kistler
Michelle M. Kistler
& maternal grandparents
104 Westview Drive.
Mechanicsburg, Pa. 17055
10/98- 12/99
Jeffrey D. Kistler
Michelle M. Kistler
& paternal grandparents
14571 Seaview Dr.
Seabeck, WA 98390
1/00 - 9/00
Michelle M. Kistler 104 Westview Drive 10/00 - present
& maternal grandparents Mechanicsburg, Pa. 17055
The mother of the children is: Michelle M. Kistler, currently residing at: 104 Westview
Drive, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, 17055.
She is currently married to Plaintiff.
The father of the children is: Jeffrey D. Kistler, currently residing at: 14571 Seaview
Drive, NW, Seabeck, Washington, 98380.
He is currently married to Defendant.
14. The relationship ofplaintiffto the children is that of Father. The plaintiff currently
resides with: Mark and Dianne Hendrickson, his mother and step-father.
15. The relationship of defendant to the children is that of Mother. The persons that the
defendant currently resides with are: Patricia and Robert Railer, her parents.
16. Plaintiff has not participated as a party or witness, or in another capacity, in other
litigation concerning the custody of the children in this or another court.
Plaintiff has no information of a custody proceeding concerning the children pending
in a court of this Commonwealth.
Plaintiff does not know of 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.
17. The best interest and permanent welfare of the child will be served by granting the
relief requested because: Father desires periods of partial custody with his child; it would be in
the best interest of the child to maintain regular contact with father.
18. Each parent whose parental rights to the child have not been terminated and the
person who has physical custody of the child have been named as parties to this action.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff requests the court to grant custody of the child.
Date:
q-19.,,- osk
i~/~. Adams, Esquire
No. 79465
36 South Pitt Street
Carlisle, Pa. 17013
(717) 245-8508
ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF
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.
J~f~l~e~D. Klstler, Plaintiff
JEFFREY D. KISTLER
PLAINTIFF
MICHELLE M. KISTLER
DEFENDANT
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
02-4392 CIVIL ACTION LAW
IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, Monday, September 16, 2002 , upon consideration of the attached Complaint,
it is hereby directed that parties and their respective counsel appear before Jaequeline M. Verney, Esq. , the conciliator,
at 4th Floor, Cumberland County Courthouse, Carlisle on Friday, October 11, 2002 at 9:30 AM
for a Pre-Hearing Custody Conference. At such conference, an effort will be made to resolve the issues in dispute; or
if this cannot be accomplished, to define and narrow the issues to be heard by the court, and to enter into a temporary
order. All children age five or older may also be present at the conference. Failure to appear at the conference may
provide grounds for entry of a temporary or permanent order.
The court hereby directs the parties to furnish any and all existing Protection from Abuse orders,
Special Relief orders, and Custody orders to the conciliator 48 hours prior to scheduled hearing.
FOR THE COURT,
By: /s/ _[acqueline M. Verney, 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 the court, please contact our office.
All arrangements must be made at least 72 hours prior to any hearing or business before the court. You must
attend the scheduled conference or hearing.
YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR ATTORNEY AT ONCE. IF YOU DO NOT
HAVE AN ATTORNEY OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE OFFICE SET
FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP.
Cumberland County Bar Association
2 Liberty Avenue
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
Telephone (717) 249-3166
JEFFREY D. KISTLER,
Plaintiff
VS.
MICHELLE M. KISTER,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
:
: No. 02 - 4392 Civil Term
:
: ACTION IN DIVORCE
PRAECIPE TO REINSTATE COMPLAINT
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Please reinstate the Complaint in the above-captioned matter.
(717) 245-8508
ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF
JEFFREY D. KISTLER,
Plaintiff
VS.
MICHELLE M. KISTLER,
Defendant
: 1N THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
:
: No. 02 - 4392 Civil Term
:
: ACTION IN DIVORCE
:
ACCEPTANCE OF SERVICE
PURSUANT TO PA.R.C.P 4 02 BAND PA.R.C.P. 1920.4
I, Michelle M. Kistler, Defendant, received a copy of the Notice to Defend, Complaint
and Praecipe to Reinstate via first class mail on October 17, 2002 and I hereby accept
service in the above-captioned matter.
Mmhelle M. K~stler, Defend~t
ORIGINAL
DEC ? 2002
JEFFREY D. KISTLER,
Plaintiff
Vo
MICHELLE M. KISTLER,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
:
: NO. 2002-4392 CIVIL TERM
:
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
:
: IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
ANDNOW, this~6tl dayof ~cc~'~'¢c.Y ,2002, upon
consideration of the attached Custody Conciliation Report, it is ordered and directed as
follows:
1. The Father, Jeffrey D. Kistler, and the Mother, Michelle M. Kistler, shall
have shared legal custody of Bailey D. Kistler, born October 19, 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 his health, education and religion.
2. Mother shall have primary physical custody of the Child.
3. In the event Father travels to the Mechanicsburg area, he shall have
periods of partial physical custody provided he give Mother two weeks notice, as follows:
A. 4, 6, and 8 hours on successive days during the first long weekend
visit, provided the Child is accustomed to being with him.
B. For all other long weekends, Father shall have partial physical custody
from times agreed by the parties for the majority of his time in the
area, including overnights, provided the Child is comfortable with
staying with Father overnight.
C. Such other times as the parties agree.
4. Father shall call the Child every Sunday at 8:00 p.m. Eastern Standard
Time. Mother shall assure that the Child will be home to receive the call and that the
family members present will permit the Child to speak to Father.
5. Father shall also call the Child on the Child's birthday, Thanksgiving,
Christmas and Father's Day at times convenient to the parties. Mother shall assure that
the Child will be home to receive the call and that the family members present will permit
the Child to speak to Father.
6. 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: Jane Adams, Esquire, Counsel for Father
,,,MVvlichelle M. Kistler, pro se
104 Westview Drive
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
BY THE COURT,
JEFFREY D. KISTLER,
Plaintiff
MICHELLE M. KISTLER,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
:
: 2002-4392 CIVIL TERM
:
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
:
: IN CUSTODY
PRIOR JUDGE: None
CUSTODY CONCILIATION SUMMARY REPORT
IN ACCORDANCE WITH CUMBERLAND COUNTY RULE OF CIVIL
PROCEDURE 1915.3-8, the undersigned Custody Conciliator submits the following
report:
1. The pertinem information concerning the Child who is the subject of this
litigation is as follows:
NAME
Bailey D. Kistler
DATE OF BIRTH
October 19, 1998
CURRENTLY IN CUSTODY OF
Mother
2. A Conciliation Conference was held in this matter on December 24, 2002,
with the following individuals in attendance: The Father, Jeffrey D. Kistler, by telephone
with his counsel, Jane Adams, Esquire and Mother, Michelle M. Kistler, pro se.
3. The parties agreed to an Order in the form as attached.
Date
Custody Conciliator
JEFFREY D. KISTLER,
Plaintiff
VS,
MICHELLE M. KISTLER,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
No. 02 - 4392 Civil Term
ACTION IN DIVORCE
_AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT
1. A complaint in divorce under section 3301 (c) of the Divorce Code was filed on September
12, 2002.
2. The marriage of Plaintiff and Defendant is irretrievably broken and ninety 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 verify that the statements made in this affidavit are true and correct. I also understand that
false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. 4904, relating to unswom
falsification to authorities.
Date:
_ ~ ~' ~c_./... ,~
J~ru~/Kmstler, Plaintiff
WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTIO."
TO~?_Y'_OF A DIVORCE DECREE
UNDER ~
1. I consent to entry of a final decree of divorce 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 made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C~S. ,~4904 relating to unsworn falsification
to authorities.
Date: ~'~_ '~ ~'--~ ~ ~ ~.~./,~,;~
~elfr~l~;i~'tle~:, Plaintiff
JEFFREY D. KISTLER,
Plaintiff
VS.
MICHELLE M. KISTER,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
No. 02 - 4392 Civil Term
ACTION IN DIVORCE
PRAECIPE TO TRANSMIT RECORD
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
decree: Transmit the record, together with the following information to the Court for entry of a divorce
1. Ground for divorce: irretrievable breakdown under.~3301(c) of the Divorce Code.
2. Date and manner of the service of the Complaint: Delivered by certified mail, restricted
delivery, return receipt requested, delivered on: (~)~..f_~ ~, r-- i -7 ) ~:~Oc_.~ ~,
3. Date of execution of the affidavit of consent required by 3301(c) of the Divorce Code:
By Plaintiff: c~ ' ~ <:~'* /__p ._~
By Defendant: c~ ' ! ~ , d.)~
4. Related claims pending: None.
5. Date Defendant's Waiver of Notice in §3301(c) Divorce was filed with the Prothonotary:
Date Plaintiff's Waiver of Notice in {}3301(c) Divorce was filed with the Prothonotary:
Respectfully Submitted:
jJaqe Aclams, Esquire
~ No. 79465
36 S. Pitt Street
Carlisle, Pa. 17013
(717) 245-8508
Attorney for Plaintiff
IN
J~ffrey D.
THE
COURT OF COMMON
STATE OF
Kist!ero Plaintiff
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY
PENNA.
VERSUS
Michelle M. Kistler,
Defendent
PLEAS
No. 02-4392
DECREE IN
DIVORCE
AND NOW, ~/~/~Jf-(~ 7! ,_ ,
- _ Z~_~ It IS ORDERED AND
DECREED THAT
Jeffrey D.
, PLAINTIFF,
, DEFENDANT,
ARE DIVORCED FROM THE BONDS OF MATRIMONY.
THE COURT RETAINS JURiSDiCTION OF THE FOLLOWING CLAIMS WHICH HAVE
BEEN RAISED OF RECORD iN THIS ACTION FOR WHICH A FINAL ORDER HAS NOT
YET BEEN ENTERED;
None
by THE COURT:
- ' " ~f' PROTHONOTARY'