HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-5908MICHAEL STEW~uRT MARTIN, :
Plaintiff :
LAURA LEE WATTS,
Defendant :
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE
NOTICE TO DEFEND AND CLAIM RIGHTS
YOU HAVE BEEN SUED IN COURT. If you wish to defend against
the claims set forth in the following pages, you must take prompt
action within twenty (20) days. 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 import to you, including
custody or visitation of your children.
When the ground for the divorce is indignities or
irretrievable breakdown of the marriage, you may request marriage
counseling. A list of marriage counselors is available in the
Office of the Prothonotary, Cumberland County Courthouse, One
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 GPJkNTED, 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 COURT ADMINISTRATOR
CUMBERLAND COUNTY COURTHOUSE
ONE COURTHOUSE SQUARE
CARLISLE, PA 17013
(717) 240-6200
MICHAEL STEWART MARTIN,
Plaintiff
LAURA LEE WATTS,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE
COMP~AIN~T IN DIVORCE
UI~DER SECTION 3301(¢) OF THE DIVORCE COD~
currently resides at 1115 N, Harrisburg,
17102.
Plaintiff is MICHAEL STEWART MARTIN, an adult individual who
Dauphin County, Pennsylvania
2. Defendant is LAURA L~ WATTS, an adult individual who~
currently resides at 12 Sussex Road, Camp Will, Cumberland County,
Pennsylvania 17011.
3. Both Plaintiff and Defendant have been bona fide residents
in the Commonwealth for at least six (6) months immediately previous
to the filing of this Complaint.
4. The Plaintiff and Defendant were married on September 21,
2001, in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
5. The parties separated on October 5, 2002.
6. There have been no prior actions for divorce or annulment
between the parties.
7. Plaintiff has been advised of the availability of counseling
and the right to request that the Court require the parties to
participate in counseling.
8. Neither the Plaintiff or Defendant is a member of the Armed
Services of the United States or any of its Allies.
9. The Plaintiff avers that the ground on which the action is
based is that the marriage is irretrievably broken.
10. Plaintiff avers that there are no children of the parties
under the age of eighteen (18).
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff requests this Honorable Court to enter a
decree in Divorce dissolving the marriage between the parties pursuant
to Section 3301(c) of the Divorce Code of 1980, as amended.
DATE: December/~ ,2002
Respectfully submitted
~r~n~is M. Socha, Esquire
2201 North Second Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110
717/233-4141
DOMESTIC/M~TIN.DIV.CMP Attorney for Plaintiff
I, MICHAEL S. MARTIN, verify that the statements made in the
foregoing Complaint are true and correct to the best of my
knowledge, information and belief. I understand that any false
statements therein are subject to the criminal penalties
contained in 18 Pa. C.S. Section 4904, relating to unsworn
falsification to authorities.
MICHAEL S. MARTIN
MICHAEL STEW~kRT MARTIN,
Plaintiff
LAURA LEE WATTS,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERIJkND COUNTY, PENNSYLVA/~IA
NO.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE
~ERTIFICATE OF SERVIC~
I, Francis M. Socha, Esquire, hereby certify that a true and
correct copy of the foregoing Complaint was sent by United States
mail, postage prepaid, certified mail, return receipt requested,
to the following:
Laura Lee Watts
12 Sussex Road
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Date:
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MICHAEL S. MARTIN,
Plaintiff
VS.
LAURA L. WATTS,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
:
No. 02 - 5908 CIVIL TERM
CIVIL ACTION - AT LAW - IN DIVORCE
PREVIOUSLY ASSIGNED: N/A
ACCEPTANCE OF SERVICE
I, Laura L. Watts, also known as Laura L. Martin, Defendant in the above-
captioned matter, accept service of the COMPLAINT IN DIVORCE pursuant to
Pennsylvania Rule of Civil Procedure, Rule 1930.4(d).
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MICHAEL STEWART MARTIN,
Plaintiff
LAURA LEE WATTS,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: NO. 02-5908 Civil Term
:
: CWIL ACTION - LAW
: IN DIVORCE
AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE
I, Laura A. Gargiulo, Esquire, being duly sworn according to law, deposes and says that
she is the attorney for Plainfiffin the above-captioned action; that on or about December 12,
2002 a true and correct copy of the Complaint in Divorce was mailed to the Defendant, at the
Defendant's last known address; that on December 14, 2002, the Defendant acknowledged
receipt of the Complaint pursuant to Pennsylvania Rule of Civil Procedure 1930.4(d) as
evidenced by the Acceptance of Service form attached hereto, with Defendant's signature affixed
thereon; and that the facts set forth in the within Affidavit are true and correct to the best of her
information and belief.
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Sworn to and subscribed before me
this ['7 day of
Notary Public
,2004.
MICHAEL STEWART MARTIN,
Plaintiff
LAURA LEE WATTS,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 02-5908 Civil Term
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE
AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT_
1. A Complaint in Divorce under Section 3301(c) of the Divorce Code was filed on
December 12, 2002
2. The marriage of Plaintiff and Defendant is irretrievably broken and ninety (90)
days have elapsed from the date of the filing and service of the Complaint.
3. I consent to the entry of a Final Decree in Divorce after service of notice of
intention to request entry of the decree.
I understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S.
Section 4904, relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
Michael Stewart Martin,
Plaintiff
MICHAEL STEWART MARTIN,
Plaintiff
LAURA LEE WATTS,
Defendant
1N THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 02-5908 Civil Term
CIVIL ACTION- LAW
IN DIVORCE
DIVORCE CONSENT WITH WAIVER OF NOTICE OF
INTENTION TO REQUEST ENTRY OF A DIVORCE DECREE
UNDER SS3301 OF THE DIVORCE CODE
1. A Complaint in Divorce under ss3301(c) of the Divorce Code was filed December
12, 2003
2. The marriage of Plaintiff and Defendant is irretrievably broken and ninety days have
elapsed from the date of filing and service of the Complaint.
3. I consent to the entry of a final decree of divorce airier service of notice of intention to
request entry of the decree.
4. ! consent to the entry of a final decree of divorce without notice.
5. I understand that I may lose rights concerning alimony, division of property, lawyer's
fees or expenses ifI do not claim them before a divorce is granted.
6. I understand that I will not be divorced until a divorce decree is entered by the Court
and tht a copy of the decree will be sent to me immediately after it is filed with the Prothonotary.
I verify that the statements made in this Affidavit are true and correct. I understand that
false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. ss4904 relating to unsworn
falsification to authorities.
Michael Stewart Martin
164-68-1946
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MICHAEL STEWART MARTIN,
Plaintiff
LAURA LEE WATTS,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 02-5908 Civil Term
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: IN DIVORCE
AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT_
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1. A Complaint in Divorce under Section 3301(c) ,of the Divorce Code was filed on
December 12, 2002
2. The marriage of Plaintiff and Defendant is irretrievably broken and ninety (90)
days have elapsed from the date of the filing and service of the Complaint.
3. I consent to the entry of a Final Decree in Divorce after service of notice of
intention to request entry of the decree.
I understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S.
Section 4904, relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
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MICHAEL STEWART MARTIN,
Plaintiff
LAURA LEE WATTS,
Defendant
1N THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLANT) COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 02-5908 Civil Term
: CIVIL ACTION- LAW
: IN DIVORCE
DIVORCE CONSENT WITH WAIVER OF NOTICE OF
INTENTION TO REQUEST ENTRY OF A DIVORCE DECREE
UNDER SS3301 OF THE DIVORCE CODE
1. A Complaint in Divorce under ss3301(c) of the Divorce Code was filed December
12, 2003
2. The marriage of Plaintiff and Defendant is irretriew, bly broken and ninety days have
elapsed from the date of filing and service of the Complaint.
3. I consent to the entry of a final decree of divorce after service of notice of intention to
request entry of the decree.
4. I consent to the entry ora final decree of divorce without notice.
5. I understand that I may lose rights concerning alimony, division of property, lawyer's
fees or expenses if I do not claim them before a divorce is granted.
6. I understand that I will not be divorced until a divorce decree is entered by the Court
and tht a copy of the decree will be sent to me immediately after it is filed with the Prothonotary.
I verify that the statements made in this Affidavit are true and correct. I understand that
false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S>~s4904
relating
to
unsworn
falsification to authorities. /"/
Social Security Number
MICHAEL STEWART MARTIN,
Plaintiff
LAURA LEE WATTS,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: NO. 02-5908 Civil Term
:
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: IN DIVORCE
PRAECIPE TO TRANSMIT RECORn
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Transmit the record, together with the following information, to the court for entry of a
divorce decree:
2.
3.
4.
5.
Ground for divorce: irretrievable breakdown under ~ 3301(c) of the Divorce
Code.
Date and manner of service of the Complaint: r~ecember 12, 2002, Acceptance
of Service pursuant to Rule 1930.4(d).
Date of execution of the affidavit of consent required by § 3301 (c) of the Divorce
Code: June 15, 2004 Plaintiff June 15, 2004 Defendant
Related claims pending: None
Date Plaintiff' s Waiver of Notice was filed with tile prothonotary:
June 181 2004
Date Defendant' s Waiver of Notice was filed with the prothonotary:
June 18, 2004
Respectfully submitted,
THOMAS, THOMAS AND HAFER, LLP
r-fan,is M. Socha,d~squi~]
Laura A. Gargiulo, Esquire
305 North Front Street
PO Box 999
Harrisburg, PA 17108-0999
(717) 441-7057
IN THE COURT Of COMMON
OF CUMBERLANDCOUNTY
STATE OF ~~
Plaintiff
VERSUS
LAURA T,~ WATS,
Defendant
NO.
PLEAS
PENNA.
02-5908
CML A(~ION - LAW
IN DIV(~CE
DECREE IN
DIVORCE
AND NOW, ~_ .~h~__ 2~
DECREED THAT Michael Stewart Martin
AND Laura Lee Watts
ARE DIVORCED FROM THE BONDS OF MATRIMONY.
, ~--c-'~J/ , IT IS ORDERED AND
, PLAINTIFF,
, DEFENDANT,
THE COURT RETAINS JURISDICTION OF THE FOLLOWING CLAIMS WHICH HAVE
BEEN RAISED OF RECORD IN THIS ACTION FOR WHICH A FINAL ORDER HAS NOT
YEt BEEN ENTERED;
None