HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-4535LORI A. HOFFMAN,
Petitioner
Vt
WAYNE L. HOFFMAN,
Respondent
IN THE COURT OF COMMON p-i;~--~-~-S O~---
CUMBERLAND COUNTy, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION _ LAW
2002- CIVIL TERM
IN CUSTODY
PETITION FOR CUSTODy
AND NOW, this 18th day of September 2002, comes the Petitioner, Lori A. Hoffman, by
her attorneys, Irwin, McKnight and Hughes, and presents the following Petition for Custody.
The Petitioner is Lori A. Hoffman, an adult individual residing at 79 Horsekiller Road,
Shippensburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17257.
The Respondent is Wayne L. Hoffinan, an adult individual residing at 71 Horsekiller
Road, Shippensburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17257.
The parties are the natural parents of two (2) minor children, namely Jenna L. Hoffman,
born June 3, 1992, and Tristan W. Hoffinan, born October 5, 1995.
The Petitioner desires primary physical custody of the minor children, Jenna L. Hoffinan
and Tristan W. Hoffman, and joint legal custody with periods of visitation of the children to
Respondent as can be mutually arranged between the parties.
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The best interest of the minor children Jenna H. Hoffman and Tristan W. Hoffman,
requires that the court grant the Petitioner's request as set forth above.
WHERE_FORE, Petitioner respectfully seeks the entry of an Order of Court seeking
pr/mary physical custody of the minor children, Jenna L. Hoffinav~ and Tristan W. Hoffman, and
.joint legal custody with periods of visitation to Respondent as can be mutually arranged between
the parties.
Date: September 18, 2002
By:
Respectfully submitted,
IRWIN, McKNIGI~T & HUGHES
Lori A. Hoffman
60 West Pomfret Street
Carlisle, Pennsylvm~a 17013
(717) 249-2353
Supreme Court I. D. No. 25476
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VERIFICATION
The foregoing Petition for Custody is based upon information which has been gathered by
counsel and myself in the preparation of this action. I have head the statements made in this
document and they are tree and correct to the best of my knowledge, information and belief. I
understand that false statements herein made are subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S.A. Section
4904, relating to unSwom falsification to authorities.
Date: September 18, 2002
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LORI A. HOFFMAN
PLAINTIFF
WAYNE L. HOFFMAN
DEFENDANT
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
:
: 02-4535 CIVIL ACTION LAW
:
IN CUSTODY
:
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, Wednesday, September 25, 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 Tuesday, October 22, 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,
Sl~ecial Relief orders, and Custody orders to the conciliator 48 hours l~rior to scheduled hearing.
FOR THE COURT,
By: /si
Jacqueline 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
JAN 0 2 200,:3
LORI A. HOFFMAN,
Plaintiff
Ye
WAYNE L. HOFFMAN,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: NO. 2002-4535 CIVIL TERM
:
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
:
: IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this 2nd day of January, 2003, the Conciliator being notified that the
parties have reached an agreement, the Conciliator hereby rellinquishes jurisdiction in this
matter.
FOR THE COURT,
Esquire~onciliator
LORI A. HOFFMAN,
Petitioner
WAYNE L. HOFFMAN,
Respondent
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
:
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
:
: 2002-4535 CIVIL TERM
:
: IN CUSTODY
CUSTODY STIPULATION
AND NOW, this~q~f day of ,~/! , 2003, the parties,
LORI
A.
HOFFMAN and WAYNE L. HOFFMAN hereby enter into the following Custody Stipulation
and Agreement regarding their minor children, JENNA L. HOFFMAN and TRISTAN W.
HOFFMAN:
The Petitioner, Loft A. Hoffman, is an adult individual who resides at 79 Horsekiller
Road, Shippensburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17257.
2.
The Respondent, Wayne L. Hoffrnan, is an adult individual who resides at 71 Horsekiller
Road, Shippensburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17257.
3.
The parties are the natural parents of two (2) minor children, namely, Jenna L. Hoffrnan,
bom June 3, 1992, and Tristan W. Hoffxnan, bom October 5, 1995.
4.
The parties agree to have shared legal custody of the minor children, Jenna L. Hoffman
and Tristan W. Hoffrnan.
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The Petitioner/Mother shall have shared physical custody of Jenna L. Hoffrnan and
Tristan W. Hoffman.
The Respondent/Father shall have shared physical custody of Jenna L. Hoffinan and
Tristan W. Hoffman as can be mutually arranged between the parties.
7.
The parties shall provide for custody of Jenna L. Hoffinan and Tristan W. Hoffman
during all holidays pursuant to their best interest.
8.
The Respondent/Father will continue to pay monthly child support in the amount of Three
Hundred and no/100 ($300.00) Dollars per month to Petitioner/Mother. The parties further agree
to the following:
a.
The Respondent/Father will pay lA of the Petitioner/Mother's Summer daycare
expenses for the children;
In August of each year the Respondent/Father will pay to Petitioner/Mother the
minimum sum of Two Hundred and no/100 ($200.00) Dollars in order to purchase
school clothes for the children;
In August of 2003, the Respondent/Father agrees to pay the sum of Six Hundred
and no/100 ($600.00) Dollars for this year only in order to purchase school clothes
for the Fall of 2003; and
Beginning in the tax year of 2003, Respondent/Father will be entitled to use Jenna
L. Hoffman as a Federal income tax exemption. Tristan W. Hoffman will be a
Federal income tax exemption for Petitioner/Mother.
The parties shall keep each other advised immediately in the event of serious illness or
medical emergency concerning the children, and shall take any necessary steps to ensure that the
health and well-being of the children are protected. During such illness or medial emergency,
both parties shall have the right to visit the children as often as he or she desires consistent with
the proper medical care of the children. The Respondent/Father will add Jenna L. Hoffman and
Tristan W. Hoffman to the dental coverage he maintains through his employer.
10.
The parties shall not do anything that may estrange the children from the other party, or
injure the opinion of the children as to the other party, or hamper the free and natural
development of the children's love and affection for the other party.
ll.
The parties may make such alternate arrangements regarding the physical custody of the
children so long as they may mutually agree. The parties anticipate regularly varying from the
terms of this Stipulation in order to accommodate the schedules of each other and the children.
However, if the parties cannot reach a mutual agreement, the terms of this Stipulation and Order
shall control.
12.
Any modification or waiver of any other provisions of this Agreement shall be effective
only if made in writing and only if executed with the same formality as this Stipulation and
Agreement.
13.
The parties desire that this Stipulation and Agreement be made an Order of the Court of
the Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County, and further acknowledge that the Court of
Common Pleas of Cumberland County does, in fact, have jurisdiction over the issue of custody
of the parties' minor children who have resided in Cumberland County for more than six months
and shall retain such jurisdiction should circumstances change and either party desires or requires
modification of said Order.
14.
The parties acknowledge that they have read and understand the provisions of this
Agreement. Each party acknowledges that the Agreement is fair and equitable and that it is not
the result of duress or undue influence.
15.
Each party has had an opportunity to consult independent legal counsel of his or her own
selection. Each party regards the terms of this Agreement as fair and equitable, and each has
signed it freely and voluntarily without relying upon any representation other than those
expressly set forth herein.
IN WITNESS WItEREOF, the parties hereto intending to be legally bound by the terms
set forth above, enter their hands and seals the date first set forth above.
LORti~ A. HOFFM~N -
WAYNE L. HOFFMAN
(SEAL)
(SEAL)
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APR 2'5 2003
C.,/
LORI A. HOFFMAN,
Petitioner
WAYNE L. HOFFMAN,
Respondent
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
2002-4535 CIVIL TERM
IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this ~ day of~
2003, upon presentation and consideration
of the attached Custody Stipulation and Agreement, it is hereby Ordered and Directed that it be
entered as an Order of Court.
ge
?~hael A. Scherer, Esq.
Attorney for Respondent
~l~arcus McKnight, m, Esq.
A.
Attorney for Petitioner
LORI A. HOFFMAN,
Plaintiff
VS.
WAYNE L. HOFFMAN,
Defendant
: 1N THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: NO. 2002-4535 CIVIL TERM
: 1N CUSTODY
PETITION FOR MODIFICATION
Petitioner iis the above-named Defendant, Wayne L. Hoffman, an adult individual
currently residing at 33 Vine Street, Newville, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
Respondefit is the above-named Plaintiff, Lori A. Hoffman, an adult individual
currently !residing at 79 Horsekiller Road, Shippensburg, Cumberland County,
Pennsylvahia.
The parti? are the natural parents of two children., namely, Jenna L. Hoffman, born
June 3, 19~2, and Tristan W. Hoffman, born October 5, 1995.
The partieg are subject to an Order of Court dated April 28, 2003, a copy of said
Order being attached hereto and incorporated hereir~t by reference as Exhibit "A."
Since the {ntry of the aforementioned Order, the children have continued to reside in
Cumberlafld County, thus providing this Court with ongoing jurisdiction of these
proceedin
The partie,,
custody of
. abide by the provisions of the aforesaid Order, sharing legal and physical
the children.
7. Since the entry of the aforesaid Order, Petitioner has exercised custody of the children
on alternating weekends from Friday through Sunday and every Tuesday through
Thursday.
8. Petitioner believes it is in the best interest of the children for him to exercise
additional periods of share physical custody of the children.
9. Petitioner proposes he exercise custody of the children on alternating weekends from
Friday thrdugh Monday morning and every week from Tuesday through Thursday.
10. It is in th~ best interest and permanent welfare of the children to provide Petitioner
with the a4ditional periods of shared physical custody as requested.
WHEREFORJB, Petitioner requests your Honorable Court to schedule a custody
conciliation conferenCe at which time an Order should be entered providing him with shared
physical custody ofth~ children.
Respectfully submitted,
Date
MaryToffl~Iatas, Esquire
Attorne)~For Petitioner
GRIFFIE & ASSOCIATES
2013~ North Hanover Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-5551
(800) 347-5552
VERIFICATION
I verify that the statements made in the £oregoing document are true and correct. I
understand that false statements herein are made subject to th,e penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. Section
4904, relating to unsv~orn falsifications to authorities.
DATE:
WAYNE L. I-I-~FPMAN
LORI A. HOFFMAN,
Petitioner
WAYNE L. HOFFM~N,
Respon~lent
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
2002-4535 CIVIL TERM
IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, tills ~ day o~]~ 2003, upon presentation and consideration
of the attached Custody Stipulation and Agreement, it is hereby Ordered and Directed that it be
entered as an Order of Court.
By the Court,
Michael A. Scherer, Egq.
Attorney for R~spondent
Marcus A. McKnight, ~1~, Esq.
Attorney for P~titioner EXHIBIT
TRUE COPY FROM RECORD
In Te~t;mony Whereof, I her. unto set my hnnd
an~/14~o aaal of said ~:ourt
LORI A. HOFFMAN,
Petitioner
WAYNE L. HOFFM~kN,
Respondent
AND NOW,
HOFFMAN and WA'
and Agreement regar~
HOFFMAN:
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
:
CML ACTION - LAW
:
2002-4535 CIVIL TERM
:
IN CUSTODY
CUSTODY STIPULATION
Ithis day o , 2003,
(NE L. HOFFMAN hereby enter into the following Custody Stipulation
the parties, '~RI
Jng their minor children, JENNA L. ItOFFMAN and TRISTAN W.
The Petitioner, Loft A. Hoffiimn, is an adult individual who resides at 79 Horsekiller
Road, Shippensburg, (~mberland County, Pennsylvania 17257.
The Respondev~t, Wayne L. Hoffxnan, is an adult individual who resides at 71 Horsekiller
Road, Shippensburg, C~amberland Comnvy, Pennsylvarda 17257.
The parties are
bom June 3, 1992, and
The parties agrte to have shared legal
and Tristan W. Hoffm~n.
the natural parents of two (2) minor children, namely, Jerma L. Hoffinan,
Tristan W. Hoffman, bom October 5, 1995.
4.
custody of the minor children, Jenna L. Hoffxnan
2
The Petitioner/Mother shall have shared physical custody of Jenna L. Hoffman and
Tristan W. Hoffman.
The Respondent/Father shall have shared physical custody of Jenna L. Hoffman and
Tristan W. Hoffrnan aS can be mutually arranged between the parties.
The parties shall provide for custody of Jenna L. Hoffman and Tristan W. Hoffinan
during all holidays pursuant to their best interest.
The Respondent/Father will continue to pay monthly chi]Ld support in the mount of Three
Hundred and no/100 (4300.00) Dollars per month to Petitioner/Mother. The parties further agree
to the following:
a.
The ReSpondent/Father will pay aA of the Petitioner/Mother's Summer daycare
expens0s for the children;
In Augt~st of each year the Respondent/Father will pay to Petitioner/Mother the
minimum sum of Two Hundred and no/100 ($201).00) Dollars in order to purchase
school ~lothes for the children;
Co
do
In Augt~st of 2003, the Respondent/Father
and no/
for the ]
Beginni
L. Hoff
Federal
agrees to pay the sum of Six Hundred
· 00 ($600.00) Dollars for this year only itt order to purchase school clothes
~all of 2003; and
ag in the tax year of 2003, Respondent/Father will be entitled to use Jenna
nan as a Federal income tax exemption. 'rristan w. Hoffinan will be a
income tax exemption for Petitioner/Mother.
3
The parties shall keep each other advised immediately in the event of serious illness or
medical emergency concerning the children, and shall take any necessary steps to ensure that the
health and well-being of the children are protected. During such illness or medial emergency,
both parties shall have ~he right to visit the children as often as he or she desires consistent with
the proper medical car: of the children. The Respondent/Father will add Jenna L. Hoffman and
Tristan W. Hoffman tc the dental coverage he maintains tkrough his employer.
10.
The parties sha 1 not do anything that may estrange the children from the other party, or
injure the opinion of ti e children as to the other patty, or hamper the free and natural
development of the chi [dren's love and affection for the other party.
11.
The parties ma'~ make such alternate arrangements regarding the physical custody of the
children so long as theI ~ may mutually agree. The parties anticipate regularly varying from the
terms of this Stipulatie a in order to accommodate the schedules of each other and the children.
However, if the parties cannot reach a mutual agreement, the terms of this Stipulation and Order
shall control.
12.
Any modificati )n or waiver of any other provisions of th:is Agreement shall be effective
only if made in writing[ and only if executed with the same formality as this Stipulation and
Agreement.
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13.
The parties desire that this Stipulation and Agreement be made an Order of the Court of
the Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County, and further ;acknowledge that the Court of
Common Pleas of Cumberland County does, in fact, have jurisdiztion over the issue of custody
of the parties' minor children who have resided in Cumberland County for more than six months
and shall retain such jurisdiction should circumstances change arid either party desires or requires
modification of said O~er.
14.
The parties actmowledge that they have read and understand the provisions of this
Agreement. Each party acknowledges that the Agreement is fair and equitable and that it is not
the result of duress or ~ .ndue influence.
15.
Each party has had an opportunity to consult independent legal counsel of his or her own
selection. Each party r~gards the terms of this Agreement as fair and equitable, and each has
signed it freely and volUntarily without relying upon any representation other than those
expressly set forth here[in.
IN WITNESS ~VHEREOF, the parties hereto intending to be legally bound by the terms
set forth above, enter their hands and seals the date first set forth above.
WITNESSE~H:
WAYNE L. HOFFMAN
(SEAL)
(SEAL)
LORI A. HOFFMAN :
PLAINTIFF :
IN I~iE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNt, PENNSYLVANIA
02-4535 CIVIL ACTION LAW
WAYNE L. HOFFMAN
: IN CUSTODY
DEFENDANT
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, Thursday, November 13, 2003 , upon consideration of the attached Complaint,
it is hereby directed that parties and their respective counsel appear before J_aequeline M. Verney, Esq. , the conciliator,
at 4th Floor, Cumberland Count~ Courthouse, Carlisle on Wednesday, December 10, 2003 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 ~esent 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/ ]~cqueline 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
32 South Bedford Street
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
Telephone (717) 249-3166
LORI A. HOFFMAN,
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Petitioner
V.
WAYNE L. HOFFMAN,
Respondent
i CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
:
2002-4535 CIVIL TERM
IN CUSTODY
PETITION FOR MODIFICATION
OF CUSTODY
NOW, this 20th day of November 2003, comes -'
AND :-'.:~ ~o
the Petitioner,
Lori A. Ho/~an;'by
her attorneys, Irwin & McKnight, and presents the following Petition for Modification
Custody.
The Petitioner is Lori A. Hoffman, an adult individual residing at 79 Horsekiller Road,
Shippensburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17257.
The Respondent is Wayne L. Hoffrnan, an adult individual residing at 33 Vine Street,
Newville, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17241.
The parties are the natural parents of two (2) minor children, namely Jenna L. Hoffman,
born June 3, 1992, and Tristan W. Hoffrnan, born October 5, 1995.
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The Petitioner desires primary physical custody of the minor children,
and Tristan W. Hoffman, and joint legal custody with periods of visitation Jenna L. Hoffman
Respondent as can be mutually arranged between the parties, of the children to
The Petitioner desires primaryphysical custody as the Defendant does not have adequate
sleeping arrangements for the children.
The best interest of the minor children, Jenna H. Hoftinan and Tristan W. Hoffrnan,
requires that the court grant the Petitioner's request as set forth above.
WHEREFORE, Petitioner respectfully seeks the entry of an Order of Court seeking
primary physical custody &the minor children, Jenna L. Hoffman and Tristan W. Hoffinan, and
joint legal custody with periods of visitation to Respondent as can be mutually arranged between
the parties.
Date: November 20, 2003
By:
Respectfully submitted,
IRWIN & Mc/~iNIGHT/~
. ~{ ~ght, III, Esqmre
Attorney for Petitioner,
Lob A. Ho~
60 West Pom~et S~ect
C~lisle, Pe~sylv~ia 17013
(717) 249-2353
Supreme Cou~ I. D. No. 25476
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VERIFICATION
The foregoing Petition for Modification of Custody is based upon information which has
been gathered by counsel and myself in the preparation of this action. I have read the statements
made in this document and they are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information
and belief. I understand that false statements herein made are subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.
C.S.A. Section 4904, relating to unswom falsification to authorities.
LOI~I A. HOF~ ' ~
Date: November 20, 2003
LORI A. HOFFMAN
PLAINTIFF
V.
WAYNE L. HOFFMAN
DEFENDANT
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
:
02-4535 CIVIl, ACTION LAW
:
: IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, Wednesday, November 26, 2003 , upon consideration of the attached Complaint,
it is hereby directed that parties and their respective counsel appear before Jacqueline M. Verney, Esq. , the conciliator,
at 4th Floor, Cumberland County Courthouse, Carlisle on Wednesday, December 10, 2003 at 9:30 AM
for a Pre-Hearing Custody Conference. At such conference, an eflbrt 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/ .lacqueline 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 II-IE OFFICE SET
FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP.
Cumberland County Bar Association
32 South Bedford Street
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
Telephone (717) 249-3166
V~NVA'IA~N3~
LORI A. HOFFMAN,
Plaintiff
V.
WAYNE L. HOFFMAN,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: NO. 2002-4535 CIVIL TERM
:
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
:
: IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this ['~ day of ~t~_~ ,2003, upon
consideration of the attached Custody Conciliation Report, it is oraered and directed as
follows:
1. The prior Order of Court dated April 28, 2003 is hereby vacated.
2. The Mother, Lori A. Hoffman, and the Father, Wayne L. Hoffman shall
have shared legal custody of Jenna L. Hoffman, born June 3, 1992 and Tristan W.
Hoffman, bom October 5, 1995. Each parent shall have an equal right, to be exercised
jointly with the other parent, to make all major non-emergency decisions affecting the
Children's general well-being including, but not limited to, all decisions regarding their
health, education and religion.
3. The parties shall have shared physical custody as follows:
A. Beginning December 29, 2003, Father shall have the Children on
week one, Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday overnight and
Sunday during the day. Beginning and ending times shall be as
previously agreed by the parties. In addition, during the first weekend
of every month, Father shall have an additional overnight on Sundays
at which time he will assure the Children are transported to school on
Monday, or at times as agreed by the parties.
B. On week two, Father shall have physical custody of the children on
Tuesday and Thursday overnight at times previously agreed by the
parties.
C. Mother shall have physical custody of the Children at all other times,
unless otherwise set forth herein.
4. The parties shall provide for physical custody of the Children during all
holidays pursuant to their best interest.
5. Beginning the tax year 2003, Father will be entitled to use Jenna L.
Hoffman as a Federal income tax exemption. Tristan W. Hoffman will be a Federal
income tax exemption for Mother.
6. The parties shall keep each other advised immediately in the event of
serious illness or medical emergency concerning the Children, and shall take any
necessary steps to ensure that the health and well-being of the Children are protected.
During such illness or medical emergency, both parties shall have the right to visit the
Children as often as he or she desires consistent with the proper medical care of the
Children. Father will add the Children to the dental coverage he maintains through his
employer.
7. The parties shall not do anything that may estrange the Children from the
other party, or injure the opinion of the Children as to the other party, or hamper the free
and natural development of the Children's love and affection for the other party.
8. This Order is entered pursuant to an agreement of the parties at a Custody
Conciliation Conference. The parties may modify the provisions of this Order by mutual
consent only if made in writing and only if executed with the same formality as this
Order. In the absence of mutual consent, the terms of this Order shall control. Another
conciliation conference is scheduled for March 11, 2004 at 9:30 a.m.
cc: Marcus A. McKnight, III, Esquire, Counsel for Mother
Marylou Matas, Esquire, Counsel for Father
LORI A. HOFFMAN,
Plaintiff
V.
WAYNE L. HOFFMAN,
Defendant
DEC 1 1 2003
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: 2002-4535 CIVIL TERM
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
:
: IN CUSTODY
PRIOR JUDGE: Edgar B. Bayley, J.
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 pertinent information conceming the Children who are the subject of
this litigation is as follows:
NAME
DATE OF BIRTH CURRENTLY IN CUSTODY OF
Jenna L. Hoffman
Tristan W. Hoffman
June 3, 1992 shared
October 5, 1995 shared
2. A Conciliation Conference was held in this matter on December 10, 2003,
with the following individuals in attendance: The Father, Wayne L. Hoffman, with his
counsel, Marylou Matras, Esquire and Mother, Lori A. Hoffman, with her counsel,
Marcus A. McKnight, III, Esquire.
3. A prior Order of Court dated April 28, 2003 was entered by the Honorable
Edgar B. Bayley. Said Order, entered pursuant to the parties' stipulation, provided for
shared legal and physical custody. Thereafter, Father filed a Petition to Modify
requesting one additional overnight on alternating weekends. Mother countered with a
Petition to Modify seeking primary physical custody.
4. The parties agreed to the entry of an Order in the form as attached.
Date
~'ac~q~mey, Esquire
Custody Conciliator
LORI A. HOFFMAN,
Plaintiff
V.
WAYNE L. HOFFMAN,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
-_
: NO. 2002-4535 CIVIL TERM
:
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
:
: IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this ilj~ day of~ ,2004, upon
consideration of the attached Custody Conciliation Report, it is ordered and directed as
follows:
1. The prior Order of Court dated December 15, 2003 shall remain in full
force and effect with the following modification:
2. Paragraph 3 is hereby replaced in its entirety with the following:
3. The parties shall have shared physical custody as follows:
A. Father shall have physical custody of the Children every Tuesday and
Wednesday overnight. In addition, Father shall have physical custody
alternating weekends from Friday to Sunday. Beginning and ending
times shall be as previously agreed by the parties. In addition, Father's
first alternating weekend of every month, Father shall have physical
custody overnight on Sundays at which time he will assure the
Children are transported to school on Monday, or at times as agreed
by the parties.
B. Mother shall have physical custody of the Children at all other times,
unless otherwise set forth herein.
4. 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 only if made in writing and only if executed with the same formality as this
Order. In the absence of mutual consent, the terms of this Order shall control.
Edgar B. Bayley, J.
cc: Marcus A. McKnight, III, Esquire, Counsel for Mother
Bradley L. Griffie, Esquire, Counsel for Father
LORI A. HOFFMAN,
Plaintiff
V.
WAYNE L. HOFFMAN,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
:
: 2002-4535 CIVIL TERM
:
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
:
: IN CUSTODY
PRIOR JUDGE: Edgar B. Bayley, J.
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 pertinent information concerning the Children who are the subject of
this litigation is as follows:
NAME
Jenna L. Hoffman
Tristan W. Hoffman
DATE OF BIRTH
June 3, 1992
October 5, 1995
CURRENTLY 1N CUSTODY OF
shared
shared
2. A Conciliation Conference was held in this matter on March 11, 2004,
with the following individuals in attendance: The Father, Wayne L. Hoffman, with his
counsel, Bradley L. Griffie, Esquire and Mother, Lori A. Hoffman, with her counsel,
Marcus A. McKnight, III, Esquire.
3. A prior Order of Court dated December 15, 2003 was entered by the
Honorable Edgar B. Bayley, providing for shared legal and physical custody.
4. The parties agreed to the entry of an Order in the form as attached.
Date
~equ~ne M. Vemey, Esquire
Custody Conciliator
LORI A. HOFFMAN,
Petitioner
WAYNE L. HOFFMAN,
Respondent
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
:
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
:
2002-4535 CIVIL TERM
:
IN CUSTODY
PETITION FOR MODIFICATION
OF CUSTODY
AND NOW, this 7th day of July 2004, comes the Petitioner, Loft A. Hoffman, by her
attorneys, Irwin & McKnight, and presents the following Petition for Modification of Custody.
1.
The Petitioner is Lori A. Hoffman, an adult individual residing at 79 Horsekiller Road,
Shippensburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17257.
2.
The Respondent is Wayne L. Hoffman, an adult individual residing at 146 Big Spring
Avenue, Newville, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17241.
3.
The parties are the natural parents of two (2) minor children, namely Jenna L. Hoffman,
born June 3, 1992, and Tristan W. Hoffman, born October 5, 1995.
4.
The current Orders of Court are dated December 15, 2003 and March 11, 2004, copies of
which are attached hereto and made a part of this Petition as Exhibits "A" and "B."
5.
The Petitioner desires primary physical custody of the minor children, Jenna L. Hoffman
and Tristan W. Hoffman, and joint legal custody with periods of visitation of the children to
Respondent as can be mutually arranged between the parties. The Respondent's wife has
repeatedly attempted to kill herself and has been placed in the custody of relatives.
6.
The Petitioner desires primary physical custody as the Defendant has separated from his
wife but continues to bring the children into contact with his wife.
7.
The best interest of the minor children, Jenna H. Hoffman and Tristan W. Hoffman,
requires that the court grant the Petitioner's request as set forth above.
WHEREFORE, Petitioner respectfully seeks the entry of an Order of Court seeking
primary physical custody of the minor children, Jenna L. Hoffman and Tristan W. Hoffman, and
joint legal custody with periods of visitation to Respondent as can be mutually arranged between
the parties.
Date: July 7, 2004
Respectfully submitted,
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EXHIBIT "A"
LORI A. HOFFMAN,
Plaintiff
V.
WAYNE L. HOFFMAN,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
:
: NO. 2002-4535 CIVIL TERM
:
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
:
: IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this /,f day of /~2e~L,/-~,~ ,2003, upon
consideration of the attached Custody Conciliation Report, it is ordered and directed as
follows:
1. The prior Order of Court dated April 28, 2003 is hereby vacated.
2. The Mother, Lori A. Hoffman, and the Father, Wayne L. Hoffman shall
have shared legal custody of Jenna L. Hoffman, born June 3, 1992 and Tristan W.
Hoffman, bom October 5, 1995. Each parent shall have an equal right, tn be exercised
jointly with the other parent, to make all major non-emergency decisions affecting the
Children's general well-being including, but not limited to, all decisions regarding their
health, education and religion.
3. The parties shall have shared physical custody as follows:
A. Beginning December 29, 2003, Father shall have the Children on
xveek one, Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday overnight and
Sunday during the day. Beginning and ending times shall be as
previously agreed by the parties, in addition, during the first weekend
of every month, Father shall have an additional ovemight on Sundays
at which time he will assure the Children are transported to school on
Monday, or at times as agreed by the parties.
B. On week t~vo, Father shall have physical custody of the children on
Tuesday and Thnrsday overnight at times previously a~eed by the
parties.
C. Mother shall have physical custody of the Children at ali other times,
unless otherwise set forth herein.
4. The parties shall provide for physical custody of the Children during all
holidays pursuant to their best interest.
5. Beginning the tax year 2003, Father will be entitled to use Jenna L.
Hoffman as a Federal income tax exemption. Tristan W. Hoffman will be a Federal
income tax exemption for Mother.
6. The parties shall keep each other advised immediately in the event of
serious illness or medical emergency concerning the Children, and shall take any
necessary steps to ensure that the health and well-being of the Children are protected.
During such illness or medical emergency, both parties shall have the right to visit the
Children as often as he or she desires consistent with the proper medical care of the
Children. Father ~vill add the Children to the dental coverage he maintains through his
employer.
7. The parties shall not do anything that may estrange the Children from the
other party, or injure the opinion of the Children as to the other party, or hamper the free
and natural development of the Children's love and affection for the other part),.
8. This Order is entered pursuant to an agreement of the parties at a Custody
Conciliation Conference. The parties may modify the provisions of this Order by mutual
consent only if made in writing and only if executed with the same formality as this
Order. In the absence of mutual consent, the terms of this Order shall control. Another
conciliation conference is scheduled for March l 1,2004 at 9:30 a.m.
BY THE COURT,
Ettgar B.~TBayley, J.
cc: Marcus A. McKnight, III, Esquire, Counsel for Mother
Marylou Matas, Esquire, Counsel for Father
LORI A. HOFFMAN,
Plaintiff
V.
WAYNE L. HOFFMAN,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
:
: 2002-4535 CIVIL TERM
:
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: IN CUSTODY
PRIOR JUDGE: Edgar B. Bayley, J.
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 pertinent information concerning the Children who are the subject of
this litigation is as tbllows:
NAME
DATE OF BIRTH CURRENTLY IN CUSTODY OF
Jenna L. Hoffman
Tristan W. Hoffman
June 3, 1992 shared
October 5, 1995 shared
2. A Conciliation Conference was held in this matter on December 10, 2003,
with the following individuals in attendance: The Father, Wayne L. Hoffman, with his
counsel, Marylou Matras, Esquire and Mother, Lori A. Hoffman, with her counsel,
Marcus A. McKnight, III, Esquire.
3. A prior Order of Court. dated April 28, 2003 was entered by the Honorable
Edgar B. Bayley. Said Order, entered pursuant to the parties' stipulation, provided for
shared legal and physical custody. Thereafter, Father filed a Petition to Modify
requesting one additional overnight on alternating weekends. Mother countered with a
Petition to Modify seeking primary physical custody.
4. The parties agreed to the entry of an Order in the form as attached.
Date
~acqt~line M. Vemey, Esquire
Custody Conciliator
EXHIBIT "B"
LORI A. IIOFFMAN,
Plaintiff
V.
WAYNE L. tIOFFMAN,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: NO. 2002-4535 CIVIL TERM
: CIVIL ACTION- LAW
: IN CUSTODY
ORDER OFCOURT
ANDNOW, this Ii'[~~ dayof )~,~'~J~ ,2004, upon
consideration of the attached Custody Conciliation Report, it is ordered and directed as
lbllows:
1. The prior Order of Court dated December 15, 2003 shall remain in full
force and effect with the following modification:
2. Paragraph 3 is hereby replaced in its entirety' with the lbllowing:
3. The parties shall have shared physical custody' as follows:
A. Father shall have physical custody of the Children every Tuesday and
Wednesday overnight. In addition, Father shall have physical custody
alternating weekends from Friday to Sunday. Beginning ~d ending
times shall be as previously agreed by the parties. In addition, Father's
first alternating weekend of every month, Father shall have physical
custody overnight on Sundays at which time he will assure the
Children are transported to school on Monday, or at times as agreed
by the parties.
B. Mother shall have physical custody of the Children at all other times,
unless otherwise set forth herein.
4. This Order is entered pursuant to an agreement of the parties at a Custody
Conciliation Conference. The parties may modif.v the provisions of this Order by mutual
consent only if made in writing and only if executed with the sarne formality as this
Order. In the absence of mutual consent, the terms of this Order shall control.
BYTHECOURT,
Edgar B. l~'a)ley, .-~v / J.
cc: Marcus A. McKnight, Ill, Esquire, Counsel for Mother
Bradley L. Griffie, Esqnire, Counsel for Father
LORI A. HOFFMAN,
Plaintiff
V.
WAYNE L. HOFFMAN,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: 2002-4535 CIVIL TERM
:
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
:
: IN CUSTODY
PRIOR JUDGE: Edgar B. Bayley, 3.
CUSTODY CONCILIATION SUMMARY REPORT
IN ACCORDANCE WITH CUMBERLAND COUNTY RULE OF CIVIL
PROCEDURE l 915.3-8, the undersigned Custody Conciliator submits the following
report:
1. The pertinent information concerning the Children ',,,'ho are the subject of
this litigation is as follo~vs:
NAME
Jenna L. Hoffman
Tristan W. Hoffman
DATE OF BIRTH
June 3, 1992
October 5. 1995
CURRENTLY iN CUSTODY OF
shared
shared
2. A Conciliation Conference was held in this matter on March 11. 2004.
with the following individuals in attendance: The Father. Wayne L. Hoffman, with his
counsel, Bradley' L. Griffie, Esquire and Mother, Lori A. Hoffman, with her counsel,
Marcus A. McKnight. 1II, Esquire.
3. A prior Order of Court dated December 15, 2003 was entered by the
Honorable Edgar B. Bayley, providing for shared legal and physical custody.
4. The parties agreed to the entry of an Order in the form as attached.
-'-/I -c, '-/
Date
J~qu~ine M. Verney, Esquire
Custody Conciliator
VERIFICATION
The foregoing Petition for Modification of Custody is based upon information which has
been gathered by counsel and myself in the preparation of this action. I have read the statements
made in this document and they are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information
and belief. I understand that false statements herein made are subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.
C.S.A. Section 4904, relating to unswom falsification to authorities.
Date: July 7, 2004
5
LORI A. HOFFMAN :
PLAINTIFF :
V. :
WAYNE L. HOFFMAN :
DEFENDANT :
IN THE cOURT OF cOMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
02-4535 CIVIL ACHON LAW
IN CUSTODY
ORDER OFCOURT
AND NOW,. Tuesday, July 13, 2004 , upon consideration of the attached Complaint,
it is hereby directed that parties and their respective cotmsel appear be/bre Ja~Lq~line M. Verney, Esq.~, the conciliator,
at 4th Floor, Cumberland County Courthouse, Carlisle on Thursl)ay, J~uly 29, 2004 at 10:30 AM
for a Pre-Hearing Custody Conference. At such conference, an eflbrt 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 childrcm 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/
Ja_cquelin~ M. Ver:~ey, Esq.
Custody Conciliator
rnhc
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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
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FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP.
Cumberland County Bar Association
32 South Bedford Street
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 1'7013
Telephone (717) 249-3166
LORI A. HOFFMAN,
Plaintiff
V.
WAYNE L. HOFFMAN,
Defendant
OCT 1 9 ZOg~ ~
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
:
: NO. 2002-4535 CIVIL TERM
:
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
:
: IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this 19th day of October, 2004, the Conciliator being notified that the
parties have reached a stipulated agreement, the Conciliator hereby relinquishes
jurisdiction in this matter.
FOR THECOURT,
emey, Esqdre, Custody Concil'a