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Home My WebLink About00-04617 IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA CIVIL ACTION - LAW MELISSA M. LYTER, Plaintiff ; No. J.0cV-l.J(P(1 Civil Term v. MARK S. LYTER, JR., Defendant : IN DIVORCE NOTICE TO DEFEND AND CLAIM RIGHTS YOU HA VE BEEN SUED IN COURT. If you wish to defend against the claims set forth in the following pages, you must take prompt action, You are warned that if you fail to do so, the case may proceed without you and a decree of divorce or annulment may be entered against you by the Court, A judgment may also be entered against you for any other claim or relief requested in these papers by the Plaintiff, You may lose money or property or other rights important to you, including custody or visitation of your children, When the gronnd for divorce is indignities or irretrievable breakdown of the marriage, you may request marriage counseling. A list of marriage counselors is available in the Office of the Prothonotary, Cumberland County Courthouse, 1 Courthouse Square, Carlisle, Pennsylvania, IF YOU DO NOT FILE A CLAIM FOR ALIMONY, DIVISION OF PROPERTY, LAWYER'S FEES OR EXPENSES BEFORE A DIVORCE OR ANNULMENT IS GRANTED, YOU MAY LOSE THE RIGHT TO CLAIM ANY OF THEM. YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A LAWYER OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP. Cumberland County Bar Association 2 Liberty Avenue Carlisle, P A 17013 (717) 249-3166 " . . _"" _~ "~ ~ _,' 0_ "'" __,. ','- , Le han demandado a usted a la corte. Si usted quiere defenderse en contra estas demandas expuestas en las paginas siguientes, usted tiene veinte (20) dias de plazo al partir de la fecha de la demanda y la notificacion. Usted debe presentar una apariencia escrita 0 en persona 0 por abogado y archivar en la corte en forma escrita sus defensas 0 sus objeciones alas demandas en contra suya. Se has avisado que si usted no se defienda, la corte tomaramedidas y puede entrar una orden contra usted sin previo aviso 0 notificacion y por cualquier que ja 0 alivio que es pedido en la peticion do demanda. USTED PUEDE PERDER DINERO 0 PROPIENDADES 0 OTROS DERECHOS IMPORTANTES PARA USTED, LLEVE ESTA DEMANDA A UN ABOGADO INMEDIATAMENTE, SI USTED NO TIENE 0 CONOCES UN ABOGADO, VA Y AEN PERSONA 0 LLAME POR TELEFONO A LA OFICINA CUYA DIRECCION SE ENCUENTRA ESCRITA ABAJO PARA AVERIGUAR DONDE SE PUEDE CONSEGUlR ASISTENCIA LEGAL. Cumberland County Bar Association 2 Liberty Avenue Carlisle, P A 17013 (717) 249-3166 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 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. Cumberland County Bar Association 2 Liberty Avenue Carlisle, P A 17013 (717) 249-3166 -., ~~ IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA CIVIL ACTION - LAW MELISSA M. LYTER, Plaintiff : No. Ir(; - 'f(. 17 ~ '/..u...- v. MARK S. LYTER, JR., Defendant : IN DIVORCE COUNT I COMPLAINT UNDER SECTION 3301(c) OF THE DIVORCE CODE AND NOW comes MELISSA M. LYTER, by and through her attorney, Maryann Murphy, Esquire of Legal Services, Inc., who respectfully avers as follows: 1. Plaintiff is MELISSA M. LYTER whose current address is 411 Wren Court, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. 2. Defendant is MARK S. LYTER, JR. whose current address is unknown, however, he is employed by Saturn of Carlisle Pike, 6515 Carlisle Pike, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. 3. Plaintiff and Defendant have been bona fide residents in the Commonwealth for at least six months immediately previous to the filing of this Complaint. 4. Plaintiff and Defendant were married on April 24, 1999 in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. 5. There have been no prior actions for divorce or for '~. ..~.-~" - ._~...,,- '.)~""'" " t. _~" annulment between the parties, 6. Defendant is not a member of the Armed Forces of the united States of America or any of its Allies. 7. The marriage is irretrievably broken. 8. Plaintiff has been advised of the availability of marriage counseling and that she may have the right to request the Court to require the parties to participate in such counseling. Being so advised, Plaintiff does not request that the Court require the parties to participate in counseling prior to a Divorce Decree being handed down by the Court. 9. Plaintiff requests this Court to enter a Decree in Divorce from the bonds of matrimony. COUNT II CLAIM FOR EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTION OF MARITAL PROPERTY UNDER SECTION 3502 OF THE DIVORCE CODE 10. Plaintiff hereby incorporates by reference all of the averments contained in Count I of this Complaint. 11, Plaintiff and Defendant are the owners of a motor vehicle, and other personal property acquired during the marriage which is subject to equitable distribution by this Court. 12, Plaintiff and Defendant have been unable to agree as to an equitable division of said property as of the date of the filing ">_,_'._1'_, , , .~- -~, , --- . , -,- of this Complaint. 13. Plaintiff requests this Court to equitably distribute the parties' marital property. COUNT III CLAIM FOR ALIMONY PENDENTE LITE UNDER SECTION 3702 OF THE DIVORCE CODE 14. Plaintiff hereby incorporates by reference all of the averments contained in Counts I and II of this Complaint. 15. Plaintiff does not have sufficient funds to support herself during the pendency of this action. 16. Defendant does have a sufficient source of income to aid Plaintiff in supporting herself during the pendency of this action. 17. Plaintiff requests this Court to grant her alimony pendente lite during the pendency of this action. COUNT IV CLAIM FOR ALIMONY UNDER SECTION 3701 OF THE DIVORCE CODE 18. Plaintiff hereby incorporates by reference all of the averments contained in Counts I, II and III of this Complaint. 19, Plaintiff does not have a sufficient source of income or earning capacity at the present time to maintain the standard of living enjoyed by the parties during their marriage. "0 FJ, ~. ~",d ^ _ r~ ,-- ." 20. Defendant does have a sufficient source of income and earning capacity to aid Plaintiff in maintaining the standard of living enjoyed by the parties during their marriage. 21. Plaintiff requests this Court to grant her alimony to enable her to maintain the standard of living enjoyed by the parties during their marriage. WHEREFORE, Plaintiff requests this Honorable Court to enter a Decree: a. dissolving the marriage between the Plaintiff and Defendant; and b. equitably distributing all property owned by the parties hereto; and c. directing the Defendant to pay alimony pendente lite during the pendency of this action; and d. granting alimony to Plaintiff; and e. for such further relief as the Court may determine to be equitable and just. Respectfully submitted, Maryann urphy, LEGAL SERVICES, 8 Irvine Row Carlisle, PA 17013 (717) 243-9400 I.D. # 61900 Attorney for Plaintiff ;;'IT '" .,,0 '." >", _ ~~_-y"._. _I, ,"C,?,_,_, '. ' ,.'-. AFFIDAVIT I, MELISSA M. LYTER, verify that the statements made in the foregoing Complaint in Divorce are true and correct. I understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 PEl.. C. S. Section 4904, relating to unsworn falsification to authorities. 5 -14-aO ~fl&~ Date _~, ,o,,,~,,~ _'_ ", ,~ ,', -," '"' , IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA CIVIL ACTION - LAW MELISSA M. LYTER, Plaintiff : No. Civil Term v. MARK S. LYTER, JR., Defendant : IN DIVORCE CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I, Maryann Murphy, Esquire, do hereby certify that a true and correct copy of the within Divorce Complaint was mailed to counsel for the Defendant, ANDREW NORFLEET, ESQUIRE, by first class U.S. mail, postage pre-paid, addressed as follows: Andrew Norfleet, Esquire METZGER WICKERSHAM 3211 North Front Street Harrisburg, PA 17110 Respectfully submitted, Maryann urphy, LEGAL SERVICES, 8 Irvine Row Carlisle, PA 17013 (717) 243-9400 LD. # 61900 Attorney for Plaintiff ~ -, """'. ",~,=".... -" ~.~".,..,..... ~1(l>ll~!l' ~ "~'!iIl'JilIfrr ,'. " ~; -0;'/" [nh'l &('; :r. ~;?~ r;:;t) ~~R >'r z ~ ., C::' Q () -" ---! ;-f"i;q ~ .';E 1'.) \D -',';f:n ~._)C.7 ~i~ Cs-rn --, 5J -< ;01> ::1}: w w.> '" t ~ - ~~~~~R""I~"~I*I~~lffl~~AA!l~~[[i_(~ "'_ IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA CIVIL ACTION - LAW MELISSA M. LYTER, Plaintiff , : NO. 20cn-lj(P/'1- C(vd v. : IN DIVORCE MARK S. LYTER, JR" Defendant PRAECIPE TO PROCEED IN FORMA PAUPERIS To the Prothonotary: Kindly allow, MELISSA M. LYTER, Plaintiff, to proceed in forma pauperis, I, Maryann Murphy, Esquire, of Legal Services, Inc., attorney for the party proceeding in forma pauperis, certifY that I believe the party is unable to pay the costs and that I am providing free legal services to the party, The party's affidavit showing inability to pay the costs of litigation is attached hereto. Maryann urphy, Esquire Legal Services, Inc, 8 Irvine Row Carlisle, PA 17013 (717) 243-9400 I.D, # 61900 Attorney for Plaintiff ;;-; IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA CIVIL ACTION - LAW MELISSA M. LYTER, Plaintiff : NO. t>f). 'I~/7 ~'-.L.v- v. : IN DIVORCE MARK S. LYTER, JR., Defendant AFFIDAVIT IN SUPPORT OF PETITION FOR LEAVE TO PROCEED IN FORMA PAUPERIS 1. I am MELISSA M. LYTER, Plaintiff in the above matter and because of my financial condition am unable to pay the fees and costs of prosecuting, defending, or appealing the action or proceeding. 2. I am unable to obtain funds from anyone, including my family and associates, to pay the costs of litigation. 3. I represent that the information below relating to my ability to pay the fees and costs is true and correct. (a) Name: MELISSA M. LYTER Address: 411 Wren Court. Mechanicsbur~. PA 17055 (b) Social Security Number: 170-62-6813 If you are presently employed, state N/A Employer: N/ A Address: N/A Salary or wages per month: N/A Type of work: N/A i I, c.. , --."'-- " ,L~ ,,_,,_r.;_ .-' _ . " ',' ~, If you are presently unemployed, state Date of last employment: 2/99 (Temp work - 2 weeks) Salary or wages per month: $180.00 Type of work: Janitorial (c) Other income within the past twelve months Business or profession: -0- Other self-employment: -0- Interest: -0- Dividends: -0- Pension and annuities: -0- Social Security benefits: -0- Support payments: -0- Disability payments: -0- Unemployment compensation and supplemental benefits: -0- Workman's compensation: -0- Public Assistance: -0- Other: -0- (d) Other contributions to household support NONE (Wife)(Husband) Name: N/A the parties are seoarated If your (husband) (wife) is employed, state Employer: N/A - .co".'__" _--__','_ _" _ ,,_,,_ .= _ Salary or wages per month: N/A Type of work: N/A Contributions from children: 0- (e) Property owned Cash: $100.00 Checking Account: -0- Savings Account: -0- Certificates of Deposit: -o- Real Estate (including home): -0- Motor vehicle: Make Cost N/A N/A Year N/A Amount owed N/A Stocks; bonds: -0- Other: -0- (f) Debts and obligations Mortgage: -0- Rent: $200.00 Loans: -0- Monthly Expenses: $1.000.00 (g) Persons dependent upon you for support (Wife) (Husband) Name: N/A '"'-" - '~'-. ,~,-. Children, if any: Name: Nicholas Age: 3 Name: Nathen Age: 1 4. I understand that I have a continuing obligation to inform the court of improvement in my fmancial circumstances which would permit me to pay the costs incurred herein. 5. I verify that the statements made in this affidavit are true and correct. I understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. 4904, relating to unsworn falsification to authorities. MELISSA M. LYTER ......".. Date:~ f/l t I /~ fit r - ,. ~" ~~-~,-, 1'!!""!'I'll_"'~ -"' =" .. ~'1'"' ~~ '" ~ "', r, t,~ I~~ ~. -j.~' --- ~.;,'l f ;;0'<:) ,.;.e;.'C: 2~ ~ \ ~;;, '(~' ~ \ '. -~ -^.,,~" V~.... "_, '-"";'!.-'~_ C) c) [C".'': :."1;; q . -.~ d-i~'JJ-" ;'--) t,.":) .':" ~--(l -.:!~:} ?;;: ~:l &~F~ 5~' ._~ =< ..c-,'" ~-:f., ,~ ':;' -:~J ", ". ~/,lI!~~l~~Ul.l!'..!&'I;I!i~~~~~,mJl'jJi'MI~,,",p"'~~Ji<I~tSlIlFlM~. ",,': ... IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA CIVIL ACTION - LAW MELISSA M. LYTER, Plaintiff : No. 2000-41617 Civil Term v. MARK S. LYTER, JR., Defendant : IN DIVORCE AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE I, Maryann Murphy, Esquire, depose and say: 1. That I am an adult individual residing in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. 2. That on January July 7, 2000, I sent a true and correct copy of the Complaint In Divorce under Section 3301 (c) of the Divorce Code to counsel for the Defendant, Andrew Norfleet, Esquire, by first class U.S. mail, postage pre-paid to the following address: Andrew Norfleet, Esquire METZGER WICKERSHAM 3211 North Front Street Harrisburg, P A 1711 0 3. That on or about July 11, 2000, counsel for the Defendant personally accepted service of this Complaint in Divorce on behalf of the Defendant. The Acceptance of Service is attached to this Affidavit. Respectfully submitted: MmY<moM 'Ph" E~l ~ LEGAL SERVICES, INC. 8 Irvine Row Carlisle, P A 17013 (717) 243-9400 J.D. # 61900 t' ... IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA CIVIL ACTION - LAW MELISSA M. LYTER, Plaintiff : No. 00-4617 Civil Term v. MARK S. LYTER, JR., Defendant : IN DIVORCE ACCEPTANCE OF SERVICE I, Andrew Norfleet., Esquire, counsel for the Defendant in the above-captioned case, do hereby depose aod say that, on behalf of aod on the authorization of the Defendaot, I personally received aod accepted service of a true aod correct copy of the Complaint in Divorce on the date written below. I understaod that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. Section 4904, relating unswom falsification to authorities. July 11. 2000 Date ~ j~-' ~" ._'.'Y_ , """", ~"""",,". " =" ".,~.~.~ .''''''"" "1 'r' >'",,~,,; 'O'='~>'.~>~ >"C~"~"-,"-.._,_,.] ! ii' ~; , 'I" ~ i~ ~ ': iJl '1]1 [5JC5'''~['''''I'' '~ "4 , I D..I. ~l' (') 0 t~'l c: r.~- -~ -- -.,": :So Do ,JC" n"j-';. &:i ---1 2,1._1 ..:r; ~:~:' :-,-, u: 'i'~J ;<CJ --,J ::-;tC:l ~8 !'.-Tj 0'- -r-. -. ' ; --'-.' 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