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OFFICE OF DIVORCE MASTER
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
9 North Hanover Slreet
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 240.6535
E. Robert Elicker, II
Divorce Master
Tracl Jo Colyer
011 Ice Manager/Reporter
West Shoro
697.0371 Ex\. 6535
February 3, .1998
Michael A. Gruin, Esquire
PANNEBAKER & JONES, P.C.
4000 Vine street
Middletown, PA 17057
Deborah Nicholson
Attorney at Law
124 Vannear Avenue
Greensburg, PA 15601
Re: Ernest W. O'Connor vs. Marilyn M. O'Connor
No. 97 - 1931 Civil
In Divorce
Dear Mr. Gruin and Ms. Nicholson:
By order of Court of President Judge George E. Hoffer
dated February 2, 1998, the full-time Master has been appointed
in the above referenced divorce proceedings.
A divorce complaint was filed on April 14, 1997, raising
grounds for divorce of irretrievable breakdown of the marriage
and indignities and the economic claim of equitable
distribution. I am unable to determine from the pleadings
whether or not the parties are willing to sign affidavits of
consent to conclude the divorce under section 3301(c) of the
Domestic Relations Code or if the parties have been separated
for a period in excess of two years.
If the parties will not consent or have not been
separated for a period in excess of two years, please advise and
I will immediately schedule a hearing on the grounds of
indignities.
I note that counsel for wife is in Westmoreland county.
She has accepted service of the motion for appointment of
Master; however, I request that she enter her appearance of
record in the action.
I am going to proceed on the assumption that grounds for
divorce are not an issue. I am directing each counsel in
accordance with P.R.C.P. 1920.33(b) to file a pre-trial
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 97 - 1931 CIVIL
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MARILYN M. O'CXlNOOR,
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE
ORDER AND NOTICE SETTING HEARING
TO: El:nest W. O'Connor Plaintiff
,
Michael A. Groin , Counsel for Plaintiff
Marilyn M. O'Connor , Defendant
Deborah Nicholson , Counsel for Defendant
You are directed to appear for a hearing to take
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testimony on the outstanding issues in the above captioned
divorce proceedings at the Office of the Divorce Master, 9 North
Hanover Street, Carlisle. Pennsylvania on the 21st day
of May , 1998, at 9:00 a.m., at which
place and time you will be given the opportunity to present
witnesses and exhibits in support of your case.
By t
rge E. Hoff r, President Judge
Date of Order and
Notice: 2/12/98
By:
Divorce Master
IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A LAWYER OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR
TELEPHONE THE OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN
GET LEGAL HELP.
CUMBERLAND COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION
2 LIBERTY AVENUE
CARLISLE, PA 17013
TELEPHONE (717) 249-3166
* Testimony will be limited to grounds for divorce of indignities to the person.
LAW OFFICES
of
MATTHEW A. CURIALE
ATTORNEY AT LAW
124 Vannoat Avenue
Green'burg, Penn,ylvenla 15601
(412) 836.6006
FAX (412) 836,8007
MATTHEW A, CURIALE
DEBRA M, NICHOLSON
July 26, 1996
E. Robert Eliker, II
Divorce Master
Cumberland County
Court of Common Pleas
9 North Hanover Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
Re: Ernest W. O'Connor vs.
Marilyn O'Connor
No. 97-1931 Civil in
Divorce
Dear. Mr. Eliker:
I wanted to advise you that my client, Marilyn O'Connor,
does not wish to pursue her counterclaim and has no objections to
the vacation of the appointment of the master.
If you need anything further from me please advise.
Very truly yours,
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FOUR THOUlAND VINE STREET
MIDDLETOWN, PENNSYLVANIA 17057-3596
TELEPHONE E'MAIL ADDRESS nuCOPIER
717,944,1333 pjpc.cpl.,." 717'944'4004
CARMEN CMTINI OCUMAN
PntR R. HENN'INCUI. JR.
DON&o L JONES
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July 30/ 1998
Office of the Divorce Master
Cumberland County
9 North Hanover Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
ATTN. Tracy
RE: O'Connor v. O'Connor
No. 97-1931-In Divorce
Our File No, 15157
Dear Tracy:
Please be advised that my client and I have no objection to
have the master withdrawn and have the above-captioned matter
returned to the Court. If you have any questions please feel
free to give me a call.
cc: Ernest O'Connor
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MATTHEW A. CURIALE
ATTORNEY AT LAW
124 Van,.,., Avenue
GrHnsburg, Pennsylvania 15601
(412) 836-8006
FAX (412) B36-eoo7
MATTHEW A. CURIAlE
HOUY L STABILE DAVIS
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July 13, 1998
James B. Pannebaker, Esq.
Panrebaker and Jones, P.C.
4000 Vine Street
Middletown, PA 17057
RE: O'CONNOR V. O'CONNOR
NO. 97-1931
Dear Mr. Pannebaker:
I want to advise you that my client Marilyn O'Connor does not
wish to pursue an indignities hearing and has no objections to the
vacation of the appointment of the Master.
If your client concurs to drop the hearing I will report to
Mr. Elicker that my client does not wish to pursue the indignities
hearing or her economic claims. The last issue would be whether to
withdraw the complaint and counterclaim. To save the parties money
in reconciliation circumstances I usually let the pleadings stay on
record instead of withdrawing the case, but you can let me know
your thoughts on the matter.
Very truly yours,
Debra M. Nicholson
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cc: Marilyn O'Connor
OFFICE OF DIVORCE MASTER
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
9 North Hanover Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 240.6535
E. Robert Elicker, II
Divorce Masler
Tr.cl do Colyer
Office Manager/Reporter
West Shore
697-0371 Ex!. 6535
April 17, 1998
Michael A. Gruin, Esquire
PANNEBAKER & JONES, P.C.
4000 Vine Street
Middletown, PA 17057
Debra M. Nicholson
Attorney at Law
124 Vannear Avenue
Greensburg, PA 15601
RE: Ernest W. O'Connor vs. Marilyn M. O'Connor
No. 97 - 1931 civil
In Divorce
Dear Mr. Gruin and Ms. Nicholson:
I am writing in r.esponse to letters from counsel
indicating that the O'Connor's may be working out a
reconciliation and that the Master's hearing on the grounds for
divorce of indignities should be continued pending the possible
reconciliation of the parties. Consequently, the hearing
scheduled for Thursday, May 21, 1998, is continued.
I ask counsel to give me a status report on this case by
Monday, June 29, 1998, so I know whether to reschedule the case
for hearing or to ask the Court to vacate my appointment.
Obviously, if the parties reconcile or in the alternative if
there is a settlement of the economic claims and the divorce
proceeds by agreement, there is no need for me to remain in this
case.
I will look forward to hearing from counsel with a status
report as requested.
Very truly yours,
E. Robert Elicker, II
Divorce Master
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April 15, 1998
E, Robert Elicker, II
Office of the Divorce Master
Cumberland County
9 North Hanover Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
Re: O'Connor v O'Connor
No. 97-1931- In Divorce
Our File No, 15157
Dear Mr. Elicker:
I represent Ernest O'Connor in the above captioned divorce matter. Mr. O'Connor
has informed me that the parties have reached a tentative reconciliation, and that therefore,
they would like to cancel the upcoming Indignities Hearings and other Master's hearings, I
would, therefore, ask for a general continuance of this matter in the hopes that the parties can
maintain their reconciliation. Debra Nicholson, the attorney for Mrs, O'Connor has no
objection to this continuance request.
Please advise me if there are any problems with this continuance request. Thank you
for your cooperation in this matter, If you have any questions. please feel free to Contact me,
cc: Debra Nicholson, Esquire
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E. Robert Elicker, II
Office of the Divorce Master
Cumberland County
9 North Hanover Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
Re: O'Connor v O'Connor
No. 97-1931- In Divorce
Our File No. 15157
Dear Mr. Elicker:
I represent Ernest O'Connor in the above captioned divorce matter. Mr, O'Connor
has informed me that the parties have reached a tentative reconciliation, and that therefore,
they would like to cancel the upcoming Indignities Hearings and other Master's hearings, I
would, therefore, ask for a general continuance of this matter in the hopes that the parties can
maintain their reconciliation, Debra Nicholsun, the at!orney for Mrs. O'Connor has no
objection to this continuance request.
Please advise me if there are any problems with this continuance request. Thank you
for your cooperation in this matter, If you have any questions. please feel free to contact me.
cc: Debra Nicholson, Esquire
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O'ConMr L041598
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ERNEST W. O'CONNOR.
Plaintiff
vs.
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. q 7 - ) q.3 I c......';'i 7:1",,,-
MARILYN M. O'CONNOR.
Defendant
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NOTICE TO DEFEND AND CLAIM RIGHTS
YOU HAVE BEEN SUED IN COURT. If you wish to defend
against the claims set forth in the fOllowing pages, you
must take prompt action. You are warned that if you fail to
do so, the case may proceed without you and a decree of
divorce or annulment may be entered against you by the
Court. A judgment may also be entered against you for any
other.claim or relief requested in these papers by the
Plaintiff. You may lose money or property or other rights
important to you, including custody or visitation of your
children.
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 Courhouse, 1 Courthouse Square, Carlisle,
Pennsylvania.
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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.
COURT ADMINISTRATOR
Cumberland County Courthouse
4th Floor, Cumberland County Courthouse
1 Courthouse Square
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 240-6200
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8. The marriage is irretrievably broken.
9. Plaintiff has been advised of the availability of
counseling and that the Plaintiff may have the right to request
that the Court require the parties to participate in counseling.
10. Plaintiff avers that there are no children of the
parties under the age of 18 namely.
COUNT NO. 2
23 Pa. C.S.A. 330l(a) (6)
11. Averments one (1) through (10) above are herein
incorporated by reference thereto and made a part of this Count.
12. The Defendant has offered such indignities to the
Plaintiff, the innocent and injured spouse, as to render his
condition intolerable and his life burdensome.
13. Plaintiff requests the Court to enter a Decree of
Divorce.
COUNT NO. 3
CLAIM FOR EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTION
OF MARITAL PROPERTY UNDER 23 Pa. C.S.A.
SECTION 3501
14. The Plaintiff and Defendant are owners of various items
of personal property, furniture and household furnishings acquired
during their marriage which are subject to equitable distribution
by the Court.
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15. The Plaintiff and Defendant are owners of various motor
vehicles acquired during their marriage which are subject to
equitable distribution by the Court.
16. The Plaintiff and Defendant singly or jointly have
interests in various bank accounts and insurance policies acquired
during their marriage which are subject to equitable distribution
by the Court.
17. The Plaintiff and Defendant have acquired during the term
of this marriage other marital property which is subject to
equitable distribution by the Court.
WHEREFORE, the Plaintiff requests the Court to enter a Decree:
(a) Dissolving the marriage between Plaintiff and
Defendant;
(b) Equitable distribution all marital property owned
by the parties hereto;
(c) Such further relief as the Court may determine
equitable and just.
Dated:
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PANNEBAKER AND JONES, P.C.
Attorneys for Plaintiff
By: ALnl (_.
Michael A. GruM-~squire
1.D. #78625
4000 Vine Street
Middletown, PA 17057
Telephone: (717) 944-1333
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I verify that the statements made in this Complaint are true
and correct. I understand that false statements herein are made
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
A copy of the foregoing Motion for Appointment of Master has
been duly served upon the Defendant, Marilyn M. O'Connor, by
sending a copy to the Attorney of record:
Deborah Nicholson, Esquire
124 Vannear Avenue
Greensburg, PA 15601
by depositing same in the United States
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Middletown, Pennsylvania, this /1
mail, postage prepaid, in
day of ;-((.ol",~
1997.
PANNEBAKER & JONES, P.C.
Attorneys for Plaintiff
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Telephone: (717) 944-1333
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ERNEST W. O'CONNOR, ) IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
) CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiff )
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VS. ) No. 97-1931
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MARILYN M. O'CONNOR, ) CIVIL ACTION -
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Defendant. )
ANSWER AND COUNTERCLAIM IN
DIVORCE
FILED ON BEHALF OF:
MARILYN H. O'CONNOR, Defendant
COUNSEL OF RECORD FOR THIS PARTY:
DEBRA M. NICHOLSON, Esquire
Sup. Ct. I.D. #44795
Law Offices of Matthew A. Curiale
124 Vannear Avenue
Greensburg, PA 15601
(412) 836-8006
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ERNEST W. O'CONNOR, ) IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
) CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiff )
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vs. ) No. 97-1931
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MARILYN M. O'CONNOR, ) CIVIL ACTION -
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Defendant )
ANSWER
COUNT I - DIVORCE
AND NOW, COMES the Defendant Marilyn M. O'Connor, by and
through her attorney, Debra M. Nicholson, of the Law Offices of
Matthew A. Curiale, files the following Answer and in support
thereof avers as follows:
1. paragraph 1 is denied that the address given is
Plaintiff's current address.
2. Paragraph 2 is admitted that the address given is
Defendant's current mailing address. Her current residence is 736
Pennsylvania Avenue, Irwin, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania.
3. Paragraph 3 is admitted.
4. Paragraph 4 is admitted.
5. Paragraph 5 is admitted.
6. Paragraph 6 is admitted.
7 . paragraph 7 is admitted.
8. Paragraph 8 is denied and on the contrary it is averred
that the marriage is not irretrievably broken and strict proof
thereof is demanded at the time of the trial.
9. Paragraph 9 is admitted.
10. Paragraph 10 is admitted.
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ANSWER
COUNT NO. 2
23 Pa. C.S.A. 3301(a) (6)
11. Paragraph 11 does not require a response.
12. Paragraph 12 is denied.
13. Paragraph 13 does not require an Answer, but by way of
response, Defendant would request that the Court dismiss the
Complaint in Divorce.
ANSWER
COUNT NO. 3
EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTION
14. Paragraph 14 is admitted.
15. Paragraph 15 is admitted.
16. Paragraph 16 is admitted.
17. Paragraph 17 is admitted.
WHEREFORE, Defendant requests this Honorable Court to
equitably divide all marital property in accordance with the
provisions of the Divorce Code.
COUNTERCLAIM
COUNT I - ALIMONY AND ALIMONY PENDENTE LITE
AND NOW, COMES the Defendant/Counterclaim Plaintiff, Marilyn
M. O'Connor, who makes the following Counterclaim and in support
thereof avers as follows:
1.
Defendant/Counterclaim
Plaintiff
lacks
sufficient
property to provide for her reasonable means and is unable to
support herself during the pendency of this action, in the standard
of living established during the course of the marriage, through
appropriate employment.
2. Defendant/Counterclaim Plaintiff requires reasonable
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alimony pendente lite to adequately maintain herself during the
pendency of this action in the standard of living established
during the marriage.
3.
Plaintiff/Counterclaim
Defendant's
earnings
are
substantially higher than Defendant/Counterclaim Plaintiff's
earnings and he is financially able to provide for the reasonable
needs of Defendant/Counterclaim Plaintiff during the pendency of
this action in accordance with the standard of living established
during the marriage.
4. Defendant/Counterclaim Plaintiff requires reasonable
alimony to adequately maintain herself in the standard of living
established during the marriage after the divorce.
WHEREFORE, Defendant/Counterclaim Plaintiff requests your
Honorable Court to enter an award of reasonable alimony pendente
lite, and alimony after a divorce is granted in this case.
COUNTERClAIM
COUNT II - ATTORNEY'S FEES, COSTS AND EXPENSES
5. Paragraphs 1 through 4 of this Counterclaim are
incorporated herein by reference as though set forth in full.
6. Defendant/Counterclaim Plaintiff has employed Debra M.
Nicholson as counsel but is unable to pay the necessary and
reasonable attorney's fees for said counsel.
7. The legal fees and court costs to Defendant/Counterclaim
Plaintiff in this matter for legal representation will be both
substantial and continuing throughout the course of this
litigation.
8. Defendant/Counterclaim Plaintiff is without sufficient
funds, income or assets to pay the counsel fees, costs and expenses
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AFFIDAVIT
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I understand that false statements made herein are
subject to the penalties under 18 Pa. C.S. 4904 relating to unsworn
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Debra Nicholson, Esquire
124 Vannear Avenue
Greensburg, PA 15601
VIA: Telefax (412) 836-8007
RE: O'Connor v, O'Connor
No. 97-1931
Dear Debbie:
I had earlier requested an extension until April 1, 1998 to
file a Bill of Particulars, because the parties in this matter
were exploring a reconciliation. I have not had a chance to
discuss the reconciliation attempt with my client, and therefore,
I would request an additional fifteen (15) days to file a Bill of
Particulars if one will be necessary.
I will advise you as soon as possible on the progress that
the parties are making, and whether or not this matter can be
withdrawn.
If the parties would like more time, I would be agreeable to
continue the Indignities Hearing until a later date. If the
parties are truly making progress in the reconciliation talks,
the last thing they need is an Indignities Hearing to rehash old
problems. Again, this is all assuming that the reconciliation is
actually succeeding.
I will notify you and the Master as soon as possible
regarding the necessity of a continuance. For now, I wi~l still
assume that the Indignities Hearing is scheduled for Thursday,
May 21, 1998 at 9:00 am, and that we are required to file a pre-
tLial statement at least a month prior to that date.
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Thank you for your ongoing cooperation in this matter. If
you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.
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Office of the Divorce Master
Cumberland County
9 North Hanover Street
Carlisle, PA 17013