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Melinda J, Lehr,
Plainti ff
AND ON BEHALF OF HER
MINOR CHILDREN:
Amanda J, Price and
Amber R, Price
IN TilE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO, 95-v7~ CIVIL TERM
PROTECTION FROM ABUSE
AND CUSTODY
vs.
Robert T. Price, Jr"
Defendant
TEMPORARY PROTECTION ORDER
AND NOW, this
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day of November, 1995, upon
presentation and consideration of the within Petition, and upon
finding that the plaintiff, Melinda J. Lehr, and her minor
children, now residing at an undisclosed location, are in
immediate and present danger of abuse from the defendant, Robert
T. Price, Jr., the following Temporary Order is entered. Law
enforcement agencies, human service agencies and school districts
shall not disclose the presence of the plaintiff and/or the
children in the jurisdiction or district or furnish any address,
telephone number, or any other demographic information about the
plaintiff and/or children except by further Order of Court,
The defendant, Robert T. Price, Jr" ISSN: 175-54-6118 and
date of birth: 9/28/67) now residing at 10 W. Beale Avenue,
Apartment B, Enola, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, is hereby
enjoined from physically abusing the plaintiff, Melinda J. Lehr,
or placing her in fear of abuse.
The defendant is ordered to stay away from the plaintiff's
current residence, to which the plaintiff moved to avoid abuse,
and which is not owned or leased by the defendant.
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The defendant is ordered to stay away from any residence the
plaintiff may in the future establish for herself,
The defendant is ordered to refrain from having any direct
or indirect contact with the plaintiff including. but not limited
to, telephone and written communications, except for the limited
purpose of facilitating custody arrangements,
The defendant is enjoined from harassing and stalking the
plaintiff and from harassing the plaintiff's relatives,
The defendant is enjoined from entering the plaintiff's
place of employment or the school and the day care facility of
the minor children,
The defendant is enjoined from removing, damaging,
destroying or selling any property owned Jointly by the parties
or owned solely by the plaintiff.
A violation of this Order may subject the defendant to: i)
arrest under 23 Pa.C.S. 66113; ii) a private criminal complaint
under 23 Pa.C.S. 66113.1; iii) a charge of indirect criminal
contempt under 23 Pa,C.S, 66114, punishable by imprisonment up to
aix months and a fine of $100.00-$1,000.00; and iv) civil
contempt under 23 Pa.C.S. 66114.1. Resumption of co-residence on
the part of the plaintiff and defendant shall not nullify the
proviaions of the court order,
This Order shall remain In effect until modified or
terminated by the Court ond can be extended beyond its original
expiration date if the Court fInds that the defendant has
committed another act of abuse or has engaged in a pattern or
practice that indicates continued risk of harm to the plaintiff.
Temporary custody of Amanda J, and Amber R. Price is hereby
awarded to the plaintiff, Melinda J, Lehr.
A hearing shall be held on this matter on
the ~ day of
NO,~, Cumberland
December, 1995, at
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J' ,m., in Courtroom
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County Courthouse, Carlisle, Pennsylvania.
The plaintiff may proceed without pre-payment of fees
pending a further order after the hearing.
The Cumberlsnd County Sheriff's Department shall attempt to
make service at the plaintiff's request and without pre-payment
of fees, but service may be accomplished under any applicable
rule of Civil Procedure.
This Order shall be docketed in the office of the
Prothonotary and forwarded to the Sheriff for service. The
Prothonotary shall not send a copy of this Order to the defendant
by mail,
The appropriate police department will be provided with a
certified copy of this Order by the plaintiff's attorney. This
Order shall be enforced by any law enforcement agency where a
violation occurs by arrest for indirect criminal contempt without
warrant upon probable cause that this Order has been violated,
whether or not the violation is committed in the presence of the
police officer. In the event that an arrest is made under this
section, the defendant shall be taken without unnecessary delay
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Judge
before the court that issued the order. When that court is
unavailable, the defendant shall be taken before the appropriate
district justice, (23 Pa.C,S. g 6113).
By the Court,
Melinda J, Lehr,
Plaintiff
AND ON BEHALF OF HER
MINOR CHILDREN:
Amanda J. Price and
Amber R. Price
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO, 95-
CIVIL TERM
vs,
PROTECTION FROM ABUSE
AND CUSTODY
Robert T. Price, Jr.,
Defendant
NOTICE
You have been sued in court. If you wish to defend against the
claims set forth in the following pages, you must take action promptly
after this Petition, Order and Notice are served, by appearing
personally or by attorney at the hearing scheduled by the Court and
presenting to the Court your defenses or objections to the claims set
forth against you. You are warned that if you fail to do so the Court
may proceed without you, and a judgment may be entered against you by
the Court without further notice for any money claimed in the Petition
or for any other claim or relief requested by the plaintiff. You may
lose money or property or other rights important to you.
FEES AND COSTS
If the case goes to hearing and the judge grants a Protection
Order, a surcharge of $25.00 will be assessed against you. You may
also be required to pay attorney fees to Legal Services, Inc. ror
their representation of the plaintiff.
You should take this paper to your lawyer at once,
have a lawyer or cannot afford one, go to or telephone
forth below to find out where you can get legal help.
If you do not
the office set
COURT ADMINISTRATOR, 4th FLOOR
CUMBERLAND COUNTY COURTHOUSE
CARLISLE, PENNSYLVANIA 17013
TELEPHONE NUMBER: (717) 240-6200
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990
The Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County is required by law
to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. For
information about accessible facilities and reasonable accommodations
available to disabled individuals having business before the court,
please contact our of rice. 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.
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Melinda J. Lehr,
Plaintiff
AND ON BEHALF OF HER
MINOR CHILDREN:
Amanda J. Price and
Amber R. Price
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 96-
CIVIL TERM
VB,
PROTECTION FROM ABUSE
AND CUSTODY
Robert T, Price, Jr"
Defendant
PETITION FOR PROTECTION ORDER
AND CUSTODY
RELIEF UNDER THE PROTECTION FROM ABUSE
ACT, 23 Pa.C,S. g 6101 et seq,
A. ABUSE
1. The plaintiff, Melinda J, Lehr, is an adult individual
whose permanent residence was 10 W. Beale Avenue, Apartment B,
Enola, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17026.
2. The plaintiff and her minor children are temporarily
staying at an undisclosed location for her own protection and to
avoid further abuse as is more fully set forth herein. This
address will be furnished to the court upon request,
3. The defendsnt, Robert T. Price, Jr., (SSN: 175-64-
6118)(Date of Birth: 9/28/67), is an adult individual residing at
10 W. Beale Avenue, Apartment B, Enola, Cumberland County,
Pennsylvania, 17026.
4. The defendant has had an intimate relationship with the
plaintiff.
6. Since approximately 1989, the defendant has attempted
to cause and has intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly caused
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bodily injury to the plaintiff, has placed the plaintiff in
reasonable fear of imminent serious bodily injury for herself and
her minor children, and has knowingly engaged in a course of
conduct or repeatedly committed acts toward the plaintiff and the
minor children under circumstances which have placed the
plaintiff and her minor children in reasonable fear of bodily
injury. This has included, but is not limited to, the following
specific instances of abuse:
a. On or about October 24, 1995, the defendant
threatened to kill the plaintiff and his mother while
the plaintiff was talking on the telephone to the
defendant's mother. The defendant then grabbed the
plaintiff's arm and shook her causing his mother to be
concerned for the plaintiff's safety and to call the
police. When the East Pennsboro Police arrived, they
took the plaintiff and her children to a safe place and
she has not returned since that date,
b, On or about October 23, 1995, the defendant threw
a Jar of sauce over the plaintiff's head hitting the
wall over her head causing the Jar to shatter and the
plaintiff to fear for her safety. The defendant then
got a butcher knife from the kitchen, stood in front of
the plaintiff, raised his hand pointing the knife at
the plaintiff, and threatened to kill her, his mother,
and the minor children. The defendant flipped a
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kitchen table over and told the plaintiff to get out,
The plaintiff left the residence and went to a friend's
home,
c. On or about October 6, 1995, the defendant grabbed
the plaintiff by her arm and forcefully pushed her into
the bottom of a bed yelling at her and causing her to
fear for her safety,
d. On several different occasions since approximately
1989, the defendant has pushed the plaintiff, grabbed
her by the arms and hair, choked her and restrained her
so that she could not leave the residence.
6, On or about October 24, 1996, the plaintiff and her two
minor children left their residence at 10 W. Beale Avenue,
Apartment B, Enola, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, in order to
avoid further abuse.
7, The plaintiff believes and therefore avers that she and
the minor children are in immediate and present danger of abuse
from the defendant that they are in need of protection from such
abuse.
8. The plaintiff desires that the defendant be prohibited
from having any direct or indirect contact with the plaintiff
including, but not limited to, telephone and written
communications, except for the limited purpose of facilitating
custody arrangements,
9. The plaintiff desires that the defendant be enjoined
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from harassing and stalking the plaintiff, and from harassing the
plaintiff's relatives.
10, The plaintiff desires that the defendant be restrained
from entering her place of employment or the school and day care
facility of the minor children,
11. The plaintiff desires that the defendant be enjoined
from removing, damaging, destroying or selling any property owned
Jointly by the parties or owned solely by the plaintiff.
B. EXCLUSIVE POSSESSION
12, The home which the plaintiff is asking the Court to
order the defendant to stay away from is not owned or rented in
the defendant's name.
13. The defendant has his own residence located at 10 W,
Beale Avenue, Apartment 8, Enola, Pennsylvania.
C. ATTORNEY FEES
14. The plaintiff asks that the defendant be ordered to pay
reasonable attorney fees to Legal Services, Inc.
E. TEMPORARY CUSTODY
15, The plaintiff seeks temporary custody of the following
children:
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Present Residence
Au
Amanda J, Price
undisclosed location
6 yrs. old
DOB 1/20/89
Amber R. Price
undisclosed location
3 yrs. old
DOB 7/19/92
The children were born out of wedlock.
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The children are presently in the custody of the plaintiff,
Melinda J, Lehr, who is currently residing at an undisclosed
location,
During the past five years, the children has have resided
with the following persons and at the following addresses:
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Addresses
Dates
Plainti ff .
defendant, and
Robert and Virginia
Price, (defendant's
parents)
2150 Susquehanna St.
Harrisburg, PA
1/90 to
6/90
Plaintiff and
defendant
Taylor Park Apts.
Harrisburg, PA
6/90 to
9/90
9/90 to
6/91
6/91 to
4/92
4/92 to
2/93
2/93 to
4/94
4/94 to
8/94
8/94 to
10/24/95
10/24/95 to
present
Plaintiff and
defendant
The Pines Apts,
Harrisburg, PA
Plaintiff and
defendant
Mobile Home
Highspire, PA
Plaintiff and
defendant
Whisperwood Apts.
Harrisburg, PA
Plaintiff and
defendant
8 State Rd.
West Fairview, PA
Plaintiff and
defendant
209 Louis Lane
Enola, PA
Plaintiff and
defendant
10 W. Beale Ave.
Enola, PA
Plainti ff
undisclosed location
The plaintiff, the mother of the children, currently resides
at an undisclosed location,
She is single.
The plaintiff currently resides with the following persons:
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mum
RelationshiD
Amanda J, Price
Amber R, Price
daughter
daughter
The defendant, the father of the children, currently resides
alone at 10 Beale Avenue, Apartment B, Enola, Cumberland County,
Pennsylvania.
He is single,
16. The plaintiff has not previously participated in any
litigation concerning custody of the above mentioned children in
this or any other Court.
17. The plaintiff has no knowledge of any custody
proceedings concerning these children pending before a court in
this or any other jurisdiction.
18. The plaintiff does not know of any person not a party
to this action who has physical custody of the children or claims
to have custody or visitation rights with respect to the
children.
19. The best interests and permanent welfare of the minor
children will be met if custody is temporarily granted to the
plaintiff pending a hearing in this matter for reasons including:
a. The plaintiff is a responsible parent who can best
take care of the minor children and who has provided
for the emotional and physical needs of the children
since their births.
b. The defendant has shown by his abuse of the
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plaintiff that he is not an appropriate role model for
the minor children.
WHEREFORE, pursuant to the provisions of the "Protection
from Abuse Act" of October 7, 1976, 23 Pa.C.S. g 6101 1l.t. ~., as
amended, the plaintiff prays this Honorable Court to grant the
following relief:
A. Grant a Temporary Order pursuant to the
"Protection from Abuse Act:"
1. Ordering the defendant to refrain from
abusing the plaintiff and/or the minor children or
placing them in fear of abuse.
2. Ordering the defendant to refrain from having
any direct or indirect contact with the plaintiff
including, but not limited to, telephone and
written communications, except to facilitate
custody arrangements,
3, Ordering the defendant to refrain from
harassing and stalking the plaintiff and from
harassing the plaintiff's relatives.
4. Prohibiting the defendant from entering the
plaintiff's place of employment and the school or
the day care facility of the minor children.
5. Prohibiting the defendant from removing,
damaging, destroying or selling property Jointly
owned by the parties or owned solely by the
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plaintiff.
6. Ordering the defendant to stay away from the
plaintiff's current residence which the parties
have never shared,
8, Ordering the defendant to stay away from any
residence the plaintiff may in the future
establish for herself,
9, Granting temporary custody of the minor
children to the plaintiff.
B. Schedule a hearing in accordance with the provisions of
the "Protection from Abuse Act," and, after such hearing, enter
an order to be in effect for a period of one year:
1. Ordering the defendant to refrain from
abusing the plaintiff and/or the minor children or
placing them in fear of abuse.
2. Ordering the defendant to refrain from having
any direct or indirect contact with the plaintiff
including, but not limited to, telephone and
written communications, except to facilitate
custody arrangements.
3. Ordering the defendant to refrain from
harassing and stalking the plaintiff and from
harassing the plaintiff's relatives.
4. Prohibiting the defendant from entering the
plaintiff's place of employment and the school and
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the day care facility of the minor children.
6. Prohibiting the defendant from removing,
damaging, destroying or selling property Jointly
owned by the parties or owned solely by the
plaintiff.
6. Ordering the defendant to stay away from the
plaintiff's current residence which the parties
have never shared,
7, Ordering the defendant to stay away from any
residence the plaintiff may in the future
establish for herself.
8. Ordering the defendant to pay reasonable
attorney fees to Legal Services, Inc,
The plaintiff further asks that this Petition be filed and
served without payment of fees and costs by the plaintiff,
pending a further order at the hearing, and that a certified copy
of this Petition and Order be delivered to the appropriate police
department which has jurisdiction to enforce this Order.
The plaintiff prays for such other relief as may be Just and
proper.
COUNT II
CUSTODY UNDER PENNSYLVANIA CUSTODY LAW
20, The allegations of Count I above are incorporated
herein as if fully set forth.
21, The best interest and permanent welfare of the minor
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children will be served by confirming custody in the plaintiff as
set forth in paragraph 19 of the petition,
WHEREFORE, pursuant to 23 Pa.C,S. g 5301 ~ ~., and other
applicable rules and law, the plaintiff prays this Honorable
Court to award custody of the minor children to her.
The plaintiff prays for such other relief as may be Just and
proper,
Respectfully submitted,
for Plaintiff
LEGAL SERVICES, INC.
a Irvine Row
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-9400
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The above-named plaintiff, Melinda J, Lehr, verifies that
the statements made in the above Petition are true and correct,
The plaintiff understands that false statements herein are made
subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C,S. g 4904 relatins to unsworn
falsification to authorities.
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Melinda J, Lehr,
Plaintiff
AND ON BEHALF OF HER
MINOR CHILDREN:
Amanda J. Price and
Amber R. Price
vs.
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 95-6786 CIVIL TERM
PROTECTION FROM ABUSE
AND CUSTODY
Robert T, Price, Jr"
Defendant
PROTECTION ORDER
AND NOW, this
12. day of December, 1995, upon
consideration of the Consent Agreement of the parties, the
following Order is entered:
1. The defendant, Robert T. Price, Jr., is enjoined from
physically abusing the plaintiff, Melinda J. Lehr, or the minor
children, Amanda J. and Amber R. Price, or from placing them in
fear of abuse.
2. The defendant is enjoined from having any direct or
indirect contact with the plaintiff including, but not limited
to, telephone and written communications, except for the limited
purpose of facilitating custody arrangements.
3, The defendant is ordered to refrain from harassing and
stalking the plaintiff and from harassing the plaintiff's
relatives.
4. The defendant is prohibited from entering the
plaintiff's place of employment and the school and the day care
facility of the minor children.
5. The defendant is prohibited from removing, damaging,
destroying or selling any property owned by the plaintiff or
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Jointly owned by the parties,
6, The defendant is ordered to stay away from the
plaintiff's current residence which the parties have never
shared.
7. The defendant is ordered to stay away from any
residence the plaintiff may in the future establish for herself.
8, The court costs and fees are waived.
9. This Order shall remain in effect for a period of one
year or until modified or terminated by the Court, The Order can
be extended beyond its original expiration date if the Court
finds that the defendant has committed another act of abuse or
has engaged in a pattern or practice that indicates continued
risk of harm to the plaintiff.
10. This Order may subject the defendant to: i) arrest
under 23 Pa.C.S. ~6113; ii) a private criminal complaint under 23
Pa.C.S. ~6113,lj iii) a charge of indirect criminal contempt
under 23 Pa.C,S. ~6114, punishable by imprisonment up to six
months and a fine of $100,OO-$1,000.00j and iv) civil contempt
under 23 Pa.C.S. ~6114.1. Resumption of co-residence on the part
of the plaintiff and defendant shall not nullify the provisions
of the court order.
11. The appropriate police department shall be provided
with a certified copy of this Order by the plaintiff's attorney
and may enforce this Order by arrest for indirect criminal
contempt without warrant upon probable cause that this Order has
been violated, whether or not the violation is committed in the
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presence of a police officer. In the event that an arrest is
made under this section, the defendant shall be taken without
unnecessary delay before the court that issued the order. When
that court is unavailable, the defendant shall be taken before
the appropriate district Justice. (23 Pa.C,S, 6 6113).
By the Court,
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Helinda J, Leh~,
Plaintiff
AND ON BEHALF OF HER
HINOR CHILDREN:
Amanda J. P~ice and
Ambe~ R. P~ice
IN THE COURT OF COMHON PLEAS OF
CUHBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO, 95-6786 CIVIL TERH
va.
PROTECTION FROH ABUSE
AND CUSTODY
Robe~t T. P~ice, J~.,
Defendant
CUSTODY ORDER
AND NOW, this
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day of Decembe~, 1995, upon
conside~ation of the pa~ties' Consent Ag~eement, the following
O~de~ is ente~ed with ~ega~d to custody of the pa~ties' child~en,
Amanda J. and Ambe~ R. Price,
1. The plaintiff, hereinafte~ refe~red to as the mothe~,
shall have p~imary physical and legal custody of the child~en.
2. The fathe~ shall have supervised visitation on dates
and at times mutually agreed upon by the pa~ties. The visitation
shall take place at the father's pa~ents ~esidence with one of
the father's pa~ents being present during the visit.
3. The mothe~ and father ag~ee that each shall notify the
othe~ immediately of medical emergencies which arise while the
child~en are in that parent's care.
4. This Order shall remain in effect until either party
petitions Lo have it changed.
5. Neither party shall do anything which may estrange the
children from the other parent, or Injure the opinion of the
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children as to the other parent or which may hamper the free and
natural development of the children's love or respect for the
other parent.
By the Court,
Ad-
Hess, Judge
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Melinda J, Lehr,
Plainti ff
AND ON BEHALF OF HER
MINOR CHILDREN:
Amanda J. Price and
Amber R, Price
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 95-6786 CIVIL TERM
vs.
PROTECTION FROM ABllSE
AND CUSTODY
Robert T. Price. Jr"
Defendant
This Agreement is
CONSENT AGREEMENT~
entered on this q
day of December,
1995, by the plaintiff, Melinda J. Lehr, and the defendant,
Robert T, Price, Jr. The plaintiff is represented by Philip C.
Briganti of LEGAL SERVICES, INC,; the defendant is unrepresented
but is aware of his right to have an attorney. The parties agree
that the following may be entered as an Order of Court.
1. The defendant, Robert T. Price, Jr., agrees to refrain
from abusing the plaintiff, Melinda J. Lehr, and the minor
children or placing them in fear of abuse.
2. The defendant agrees not to have any direct or indirect
contact with the plaintiff including, but not limited to,
telephone and written communications, except for the limited
purpose of facilitating custody arrangements.
3. The defendant agrees not to harass and stalk the
plaintiff and not to harass the plaintiff's relatives.
4. The defendant agrees not to enter the plaintiff's place
of employment or the school or day care facility of the minor
children.
5, The defendant agrees not to remove, damage, destroy, or
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sell any property owned by the plaintiff or Jointly owned by the
parties.
a, The defendant agrees to stay away from the plaintiff's
current residence which the parties have never shared.
7. The defendant agrees to stay away from any residence
the plaintiff may in the future establish for herself.
8, The defendant, although entering into this Agreement,
does not admit the allegations made in the Petition,
9. The defendant understands that the Protection Order
entered in this matter will be in effect for a period of one year
and can be extended beyond it original expiration date if the
Court finds that the defendant has committed another act of abuse
or has engaged in a pattern or practice that indicates continued
risk of harm to the plaintiff. The defendant understands that
this Order will be enforceable in the same manner as the Court's
prior Temporary Protection Order entered in this case.
10. Violation of the Protection Order may subject the
defendant to: i) arrest under 23 Pa.C.S. gal13j ii) a private
criminal complaint under 23 Pa.C.S. ga113.1; iii) a charge of
indirect criminal contempt under 23 Pa.C.S, g6114, punishable by
imprisonment up to six months and n fine of $100.00-$1,000.00;
and iv) civil contempt under 23 Pa,C.S. ga114.1.
11, The defendant and the plaintiff agree to the entry of
an Order providing for the following custody schedule for their
children, Amanda J. and Amber R. Price.
B. The mother ahBlI have primary physical and legBl
custody of the children.
b. The father shall have supervised visitation on
dates and at times mutually agreed upon by the parties.
The visitation shall take place at the father's parents
residence with one of the father's parents being
present during the visit,
c. The mother and father agree that each shall notify
the other immediately of medical emergencies which
arise while the children are in that parent's care.
d. The parties realize that their children's well
being is paramount to any differences they might have
between themselves. Therefore, they agree that neither
party shall do anything which may estrange the children
from the other parent, or injure the opinion of the
children as to the other parent or which may hamper the
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free and natural development of the children's love or
respect for the other parent,
'WHEREFORE, the parties request that a Protection and Custody
.Orders be entered to reflect the above terms.
, Defendant
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SHERIFF'S RETURN - OUT OF COUNTY
CASE NOt 1995-06786 P
COKKONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA I
COUNTY OF CU"BERLAND
LEHR "ELINDA J ET AL
VS.
PRICE ROBERT T JR
R. Thomas K1ina . Shariff, who being duly sworn according
to law, says, that he made a diligent saarch and inquiry for the within
named dafendant, to witl PRICE ROBERT T JR
but was unable to locate Him in his bailiwick. He therefore
deputized the sheriff of DAUPHIN County, Pannsylvania,
to serve the within PROTECTION FRO" ABUSE
On December 8th, 1995
the attached return from
this office was in receipt of
DAUPHIN County, Pennsylvania.
Sheriff's Costs I
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COMMONWEALTH OF PENNA:
COUNTY OF DAUPHIN:
SHERIFF'S RETURN
NO. 95-6786 Civil Term
PAGE 118
AND NOW:
Dec. 5th
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SERVED 'fHE
WITHIN Temporarv Protection Order Protection fran Abuse, .Natice and UPON
petition
Robert T. Price, Jr BY PERSONALLY
HANDING TO
Robert T. Price, Jr,
A TRUE ATTESTED COPY OF THE ORIGINAL Temporary Protection order Protection fran
abuse, Notice and Petition
AND MAKING KNOWN TO him THE CONTENTS THEREOF AT his dwelling
place, Harrisburg State Hospital, Harrisburg, Pa.
Sworn and subscribed to
b~?re [e this 5ttJay of Dec.
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PROTHONOTARY
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MELINDA J. LEHR,
Plaintiff
AND ON BEHALF OF HER
MINOR CHILDREN:
Amanda J. Price and
Amber R. Price
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: NO. 95-6786 CIVIL TERM
v.
ROBERT T. PRICE, JR.,
Defendant
: PROTECTION FROM ABUSE
: AND CUSTODY
STIPULATION AND AGREEMENT
AND NOW, this
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have reached an agreement regarding the best interests oftheir minor child, AMANDA 1.
PRICE, born January 20, 1989 which shall be entered as an Order of Court to resolve the issues
raised by Defendant in the pending action to modify custody:
I. The parties shall have shared legal custody of the subject minor child. They shall
consult with each other relative to all important decisions concerning the subject minor child
including such matters as health, education and religion. Both parties must be listed as the
primary emergency contacts at any schools, hospitals, doctors' offices and on any other form
requiring emergency contacts. Each parent is responsible for keeping the other apprised of all
activities involving the child so that both parents have an opportunity to be present. The party
having physical custody shall be responsible for getting the child to all regularly-scheduled
activities.
2. Defendant, ROBERT T. PRICE, shall have primary physical custody of the minor
child, AMANDA J. PRICE, subject to Plaintiff's rights of partial custody at such times and
places as the parties may hereinafter agree.
3. Plaintiff and Defendant shall share the responsibility for transportation necessary
to exercise the Plaintiff s periods of partial custody. The pick up and return shall take place at
the other parent's home, unless otherwise agreed to by the parties.
4. The parent having physical custody of the child shall have the duty to
immediately advise the other parent of any unusual occurrence, illness or accident (other than
e.g. minor cold, minor injury). The parties shall notify each other in advance of any medical or
dental appointments scheduled for the child.
5. During any period of custody or partial custody, the parties agree not to possess or
use controlled substances or consume alcoholic beverages to the point of intoxication. The
parties agree to likewise assure to the extent possible that other household members and/or
houseguests comply with this prohibition.
6. The parties shall have reasonable telephone contact with the minor child at all
times.
7. Mother and Father shall keep the other apprised of all school events (including,
but not limited to, teacher meetings, school performances, club activities, etc.). Each parent shall
share school documents with the other parent (including, but not limited to, report cards and
teacher correspondence). Neither parent shall unilaterally withdraw or enroll the child in a
different school without notice to the other parent.
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8. Each parent shall keep the other informed as to their current physical addresses
and telephone numbers (home and work). Neither party shall move to another address unless he
or she first provides notice to the other party.
9. Neither party shall attempt to alienate or destroy the affection of the child for the
other parent, but shall exert every reasonable effort to foster a feeling of affection between the
child and both parties. Moreover, both parties must take all reasonable steps to prevent anyone
else from disparaging the other party. Each party shall cooperate with the other to the maximum
extent possible to assure that the best interests and welfare of the child are served. The welfare
and convenience of the child shall be the prime consideration of the parties.
10. Mother and Father agree that the Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County,
Pennsylvania shall retain jurisdiction over the within custody case for purposes of enforcement
and all future modifications regardless of any change of residence by either party.
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Defendant
MELINDA J. LEHR,
Plaintiff
AND ON BEHALF OF HER
MINOR CHILDREN:
Amanda J. Price and
Amber R. Price
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: NO. 95-6786 CIVIL TERM
v.
ROBERT T. PRICE, JR.,
Defendant
: PROTECTION FROM ABUSE
: AND CUSTODY
COMPLAINT TO MODIFY CUSTODY
AND NOW, comes the Defendant, ROBERT T. PRICE, JR., by and through his attorney,
ROBERT B. LIEBERMAN, ESQUIRE and respectfully represents as follows:
1. The Plaintiff is MELINDA J. LEHR, residing at 1917 Spring Road, Apt. 4, Carlisle,
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
2. The Defendant is ROBERT T. PRICE, JR., residing at 244 Beacon Drive, Harrisburg,
Dauphin County, Pennsylvania.
3. Defendant seeks custody of the following child:
Name
Residence
Age
Amanda J. Price
244 Beacon Drive
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
16 years
The child was born to the marriage of Plaintiff and Defendant.
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The child is presently in the custody of Defendant, ROBERT T. PRICE JR., who resides
at 244 Beacon Drive, Harrisburg, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania.
The child has resided with the Plaintiff, MELINDA J. LEHR, previously at 1917 Spring
Road, Apt. 4, Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
The mother of the child is MELINDA J. LEHR, currently residing at 1917 Spring Road,
Apt. 4, Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. She is single.
The father of the child is ROBERT T. PRICE JR., currently residing at 244 Beacon
Drive, Harrisburg, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. He is single.
4. The relationship ofPlaintiffto the child is that of Mother. The Plaintiff currently
resides with Amber R. Price, her daughter and Cameron Shaeffer, her son.
5. The relationship of Defendant to the child is that of Father. The Defendant currently
resides with the child and Christy R. Walker, his fiancee.
6. Plaintiff and Defendant have previously participated as parties in litigation concerning
the custody of the child in this court. See Order dated December 13, 1995 which is attached
hereto.
Defendant has no information of a custody proceeding concerning the child pending in a
court of this Commonwealth or any other state.
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Defendant 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.
7. The best interests and permanent welfare of the child will be served by granting the
relief requested because Defendant is ready, willing and able to provide a stable home
environment for the child.
8. Each party 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.
9. Plaintiff and Defendant have entered into a Stipulation and Agreement requesting that
this Honorable Court transfer custody from Plaintiff to Defendant.
WHEREFORE, Defendant requests this Honorable Court to grant him shared legal and
primary physical custody of the subject minor child.
Respectfully submitted,
DATED: JA-ur 17, 2.. dO>
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'ROBERT B. LIEBERMAN, ESQUIRE
500 North 3'd Street, 12th Floor
P.O. Box 1004
Harrisburg, P A 17108-1004
(717) 236-1485
Attorney for Defendant
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VERIFICATION
I verifY that the statements made in the foregoing Complaint to ModifY Custody are true
and correct based upon my personal knowledge, information and belief. I understand that false
statements herein are made subject to the penalties of I 8 Pa.C.S. 94904, relating to unsworn
falsification to authorities.
DATED:.r- n" 0 5
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~ T. Price,
Defendant
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