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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-4502 COLLEEN MARIE SEELEY-BURNHAM, ) Plaintiff ) ) ) ) ) ) ) IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA No. 01 -4Sru - Civil Term - v. In Divorce DAVID MARTIN BURNHAM, Defendant 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 ofthe marriage, you may request marriage counseling. A list of marriage counselors is available in the Office of the Prothonotary at the Cumberland County Courthouse, 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 Lawyer Referral Service 2 Liberty Avenue, Carlisle, PA 17013 Telephone: 717.249.3166 DAVID MARTIN BURNHAM, Defendant COLLEEN MARIE SEELEY-BURNHAM, ) Plaintiff ) ) ) ) ) ) ) IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA No. - Civil Term v. IN DIVORCE COMPLAINT IN DIVORCE UNDER SECTIONS 3301(a), 3301(c) AND 3301(d) OF THE DIVORCE CODE AND NOW, comes the Plaintiff, Colleen Marie Seeley-Burnham, by and through her attorneys, The Law Offices of Richard C. Gaffney, who files this Complaint under Sections 3301(a), 3301(c) and 3301(d) of the Divorce Code, and who, in support thereof, respectfully represents that: I. The Plaintiff is Colleen Marie Seeley-Burnham, who presently resides at 4831 Charles Road, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17050. 2. The Defendant is David Martin Burnham, who presently resides at 4831 Charles Road, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17050. 3. The Plaintiff and the Defendant are sui iuris and both have been bona fide residents of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for a period of more than six months immediately preceding the filing of this Complaint. 4. The Plaintiff and the Defendant were married on October 30, 1994 in Alexandria, Fairfax County, Virginia. 5. There have been no prior actions of divorce or for annulment between the parties. 6. The Plaintiff has been advised that counseling is available and that the Plaintiff may have the right to request that the court require the parties to participate in counseling. I 7. The causes of action and sections of the Divorce Code pursuant to which the Plaintiff is proceeding and under which the Plaintiff is entitled to the entry of a Decree of Divorce are as follows: a. Section 3301(a) relating to fault based grounds. The Plaintiff believes and therefore avers that: i. The Defendant committed adultery. 11. The Defendant offered indignities to the innocent and injured spouse so as to render that spouse's condition intolerable and life burdensome. 111. The Plaintiff is the innocent and injured spouse. IV. The Plaintiff is entitled to a decree of divorce under Section 3301(a)(2) of the Divorce Code or, in the alternative, under Section 3301(a)(6) of the Divorce Code. b. Section 3301(c) relating to mutual consent to divorce. The Plaintiff believes and therefore avers that: i. The marriage is irretrievably broken. 11. The Plaintiff intends to file an affidavit consenting to a divorce after ninety (90) days have elapsed from the date of filing and service ofthis Complaint. iii. The Defendant will also file an affidavit consenting to a divorce after the passage of said ninety (90) days. iv. The Plaintiff is entitled to a decree of divorce under Section 3301(c) of the Divorce Code. c. Section 3301(d) relating to irretrievable breakdown. The Plaintiff believes and therefore avers that: i. The Plaintiff and the Defendant separated on July I I, 2001 and have continued to live separate and apart since then. 2 ii. The marriage is irretrievably broken. iii. After the passage of a period of two years from the date of separation, the Plaintiff will be entitled to a decree of divorce under Section 3301(d) of the Divorce Code. 8. There are two children of the parties who are under the age of majority, to wit: Theresa Leigh Burnham, born August 23, 1992 and Jacqueline Martens Burnham, born June 7, 1996. 9. There is currently in effect a valid Order from a court of competent jurisdiction concerning custody of the minor children. A copy of the aforesaid CustodyNisitation Order (entered at Case No. J-I0157-10-00 and J-10158-01-00 by the Alexandria Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court, Commonwealth of Virginia) is attached hereto as Exhibit A, and is incorporated herein by reference thereto as though set forth at length. 10. The Plaintiff and the Defendant have legally and beneficially acquired property, both real and personal, during their marriage from October 30,1994, until July 11,2001, the date of their separation, all of which property is "marital property," as that term is used and defined in the Pennsylvania Divorce Code, 23 Pa.C.S. S 3101 et seC!. 11. The Defendant acquired, prior to the marriage or subsequent thereto, "non-marital property" which has increased in value since the date of the marriage and/or subsequent to its acquisition during the marriage, which increase in value is "marital property" as that term is used and defined in the Pennsylvania Divorce Code, 23 Pa.C.S. S 3101 et seC!. 12. The parties may enter into a written agreement with regard to distribution of the marital estate and may request this Honorable Court to incorporate said agreement into a final decree of divorce. 3 WHEREFORE, the Plaintiff respectfully prays this Honorable Court to enter a decree of divorce pursuant to 23 P.S. Section 3301(a) or, in the alternative, pursuant to 23 P.S. Section 3301(c) or 3301(d). Respectfully submitted, J).c..t~ ~ l1b ~~." Richard C. Gaffney, . <: Supreme Court LD. No. 63313 LAW OFFICES OF RiCHARD C. GAFFNEY 2120 Market Street Suite 101 Camp Hill, PA 17011 Telephone: 717.975.9033 Attorney for Plaintiff 4 DAVID MARTIN BURNHAM, Defendant COLLEEN MARIE SEELEY-BURNHAM, ) Plaintiff ) ) ) ) ) ) ) IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA No. - Civil Term v. In Divorce VERIFICATION I 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 Pa. Cons. Stat. Ann. Section 4904, relating to unsworn falsification to authorities. Date 7/Z4-/01 c.VY).~~ Colleen Marie Seeley-Burnham ,., . . .; ~ CUSTODYNISlTATION ORDER COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA , J-10157-01-QO Case No.. ;J.;"10158'-'Ol~ . . . . . . . . . . Alexandria . . Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court In re:.'Jac:qu~li11e .aIld. !heJ:::es,a. ~~ . .BUI11l1am . . ................,..........,......................... The above-named child has been brought before this COllrt upon the filing of a written petition concerning custody/visitation; and proper notice has been given to all proper and necessary panics; the parties have been informed by this Court of their right to representation by a lawyer and the contents of the petition med in this Courl. All provisions of the Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court law, and amendments thereto, have been duly complied with in assuming jurisdiction of the child, Having considered all relevant and material evidence, I find that the child is within the jurisdiction of this Court and the Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court law. and if commilled to a local board of social services or public welfare, it has been furt:,er found that reasonable efforts: a. 0 have been made 0 have not been made to prevent rellloval and that continued placement in the home would be contrary to the welfare of the child. b, D have been made 0 have not been made to reunite the child with his/her parents, guardian or other person standing in loco parentis to the child. I also made my determination in accordance with the standards set forth in Va. Code ~ 20-124.1 through ~ 20-124.5. I hereby ORDER that: . ,It. .is. .ill. tl:1e. .be13t. .interE!st . of. the. .sul>JE!ct. .cl:1ilcir~. ,thcit. c:ustcxl>'".1:le. ~cl.it, hE!rE!by .is.,.. placecl,w:itl1,C()llE!en .M., . ~urIJhaIn the.ir,1DO.thE!r .IiIlliw:itl1. tl:1e. pr:irnary... .. res.id~cE! . ()f .the. . cl1i1cirE!n .1:leir1~,wi.th. the, mot!l:1er.'. .. 'I:he .cl1il<ir~ ,fatl:1er shall.l1avE!., vis,itliti()n :wi.th, ,sai,d. children at such reasonlib1e. .tilnes. ,ancl . lit, ,suc.h. r.elisollablepllice,s,... as .thE!. p.artie13 . sl1a:l1, !igr.ee. . It is a requirement as a condition of this Order. that each party intending a change of address shall give thirty days' advance written notice of such change of address to the Court and other party. The notice shall contain the child's full name, the case nlllllber of this case, the party's new telephone number and new street address and, if different, the party's new mailing address, The notice shall be mailed by first-class or delivered to this Court and to the other party. Access to the academic, medical, hospital or health records of the child shall not be denied to either parent unless otherwise ordered above. o TEMPORARY PLACEMENT- I order that the above-named child be temporarily placed with the department of social services or public welfare of this jurisdiction without prior notice or an opportunity to be heard because of the following emergency and need for such placement: DUE ~D~' JUDOH . ,Ap,r:!-1. .8, . ~.cm. . CUSTODYNISITATION ORDER t'ORM DC-513 7/94 PC (114:3-02111/94) Case No. . . EXHIBIT A ~~ ~~ ~~ w ~ ~ C\ r~ t 'f: V(, D . ~ I~() ;;o~ f ,.-... 'Q ~:-) -..\ --" :.., -< ..- SHERIFF'S RETURN - OUT OF COUNTY CASE NO: 2001-04502 P COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA: COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND SHEELY-BURNHAM COLLEEN VS BURNHAM DAVID MARTIN R. Thomas Kline , Sheriff or Deputy Sheriff who being duly sworn according to law, says, that he made a diligent search and and inquiry for the within named DEFENDANT , to wit: BURNHAM DAVID MARTIN but was unable to locate Him in his bailiwick. He therefore deputized the sheriff of County, Pennsylvania, to serve the within COMPLAINT - DIVORCE On Auqust 24th 2001 , this office was in receipt of the attached return from Sheriff's Costs: Docketing Out of County Surcharge Dep Dauphin County 18.00 9.00 10.00 29.25 .00 66.25 08/24/2001 RICHARD GAFFNEY so~~ R. omas Kline Sheriff of Cumberland County Sworn and subscribed to before me this .../'1 ~ day of ()"f,....J- :LIot A.D. ~ Q, IuJ~,., ~ Prothonotaty @iiite of t4t ~4tJ:iff William T. Tully Solicitor 1. Daniel Basile Chief Deputy Mary Jane Snyder Real Estate Deputy Michael W. Rinehart Assistant Chief Deputy Dauphin County Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17l 0 I ph: (717) 255-2660 fax: (717) 255-2889 Jack Lotwick Sheriff Commonwealth of Pennsylvania BURNHAM-SEELEY COLLEEN MARIE vs County of Dauphin BURNHAM DAVID MARTIN Sheriff's Return No. Z091-T - -ZOOl OTHER COUNTY NO. 01-450Z I, Jack Lotwick, Sheriff of the County of Dauphin, State of pennsylvania, do hereby certify and return, that I made diligent search and inquiry for BURNHAM DAVID MARTIN the DEFENDANT named in the within COMPLAINT IN DIVORCE and that I am unable to find him/her in the County of Dauphin, and therefore return same NOT FOUND, August 1, ZOOl FED X GROUND IS LOCATED AT 835 OLD EXIT 15, WHERE RPS USE TO BE. Sworn and subscribed to So Answers, Jf~ before me this 1ST day of AUGUST, ZOOl .~ 6.. D~ , PROTHONOTARY Sheriff of Dauphin County, Pa. By Deputy Sheriff Sheriff's Costs: $Z9.25 PD 08/01/2001 RCPT NO 152502 In The Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania Colleen Marie Seeley-Burnham VS. David Martin Burnham David Martin Burnham N o. 01 4502 civil SERVE: Now, July 30, 2001 , I, SHERIFF OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, P A, do hereby deputize the Sheriff of Dauphin County to execute this Writ, this deputation being made at the request and risk of the Plaintiff. r~~-R Sheriff of Cum berland County, P A Affidavit of Service Now, ,20_, at o'clock M. served the within upon at by handing to a copy of the original and made known to the contents thereof. So answers, Sheriff of County, PA Sworn and subscribed before me this _ day of ,20_ COSTS SERVICE MILEAGE AFFIDAVIT $ $ . COLLEEN MARIE SEELEY-BURNHAM, ) Plaintiff ) ) ) ~ ) ) DAVID MARTIN BURNHAM, ) Defendant ) IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA No. D/-"t!;O}., - Civil Term 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. 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 at the Cumberland County Courthouse, 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 LA WYER 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 Lawyer Referral Service 2 Liberty Avenue, Carlisle, PA 17013 Telephone: 717.249.3166 TRUE COPY PROM RECORD I n Testimony whel'8Of. I here unto lllIt my hano an.' ... "" '" "'" ~ Po. ~iR 2b~ ~. ~1 Pr honotary ~ COLLEEN MARIE SEELEY-BURNHAM, ) Plaintiff ) ) ) ) ) ) ) IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA No. - Civil Term v. IN DIVORCE DAVID MARTIN BURNHAM, Defendant COMPLAINT IN DIVORCE UNDER SECTIONS 3301(a), 3301(c) AND 3301(d) OF THE DIVORCE CODE AND NOW, comes the Plaintiff, Colleen Marie Seeley-Burnham, by and through her attorneys, The Law Offices of Richard C. Gaffney, who files this Complaint under Sections 3301(a), 3301(c) and 3301(d) of the Divorce Code, and who, in support thereof, respectfully represents that: 1. The Plaintiff is Colleen Marie Seeley-Burnham, who presently resides at 4831 Charles Road, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17050. 2. The Defendant is David Martin Burnham, who presently resides at 4831 Charles Road, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17050. 3. The Plaintiff and the Defendant are sui iuris and both have been bona fide residents of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for a period of more than six months immediately preceding the filing of this Complaint. 4. The Plaintiff and the Defendant were married on October 30, 1994 in Alexandria, Fairfax County, Virginia. 5. There have been no prior actions of divorce or for annulment between the parties. 6. The Plaintiff has been advised that counseling is available and that the Plaintiff may have the right to request that the court require the parties to participate in counseling. 1 7. The causes of action and sections of the Divorce Code pursuant to which the Plaintiff is proceeding and under which the Plaintiff is entitled to the entry of a Decree of Divorce are as follows: a. Section 3301(a) relating to fault based grounds. The Plaintiff believes and therefore avers that: 1. The Defendant committed adultery. ii. The Defendant offered indignities to the innocent and injured spouse so as to render that spouse's condition intolerable and life burdensome. iii. The Plaintiff is the innocent and injured spouse. IV. The Plaintiff is entitled to a decree of divorce under Section 3301(a)(2) of the Divorce Code or, in the alternative, under Section 3301(a)(6) of the Divorce Code. b. Section 3301(c) relating to mutual consent to divorce. The Plaintiff believes and therefore avers that: 1. The marriage is irretrievably broken. 11. The Plaintiff intends to file an affidavit consenting to a divorce after ninety (90) days have elapsed from the date of filing and service of this Complaint. lll. The Defendant will also file an affidavit consenting to a divorce after the passage of said ninety (90) days. iv. The Plaintiff is entitled to a decree of divorce under Section 3301(c) of the Divorce Code. c. Section 3301(d) relating to irretrievable breakdown. The Plaintiff believes and therefore avers that: I. The Plaintiff and the Defendant separated on July 11, 2001 and have continued to live separate and apart since then. 2 ii. The marriage is irretrievably broken. iii. After the passage of a period of two years from the date of separation, the Plaintiff will be entitled to a decree of divorce under Section 3301(d) of the Divorce Code. 8. There are two children of the parties who are under the age of majority, to wit: Theresa Leigh Burnham, born August 23,1992 and Jacqueline Martens Burnham, born June 7, 1996. 9. There is currently in effect a valid Order from a court of competent jurisdiction concerning custody of the minor children. A copy of the aforesaid CustodyNisitation Order (entered at Case No. J-IOI57-10-00 and J-10158-01-00 by the Alexandria Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court, Commonwealth of Virginia) is attached hereto as Exhibit A, and is incorporated herein by reference thereto as though set forth at length. 10. The Plaintiff and the Defendant have legally and beneficially acquired property, both real and personal, during their marriage from October 30,1994, until July 11,2001, the date of their separation, all of which property is "marital property," as that term is used and defined in the Pennsylvania Divorce Code, 23 Pa.C.S. S 3101 et seQ. II. The Defendant acquired, prior to the marriage or subsequent thereto, "non-marital property" which has increased in value since the date of the marriage and/or subsequent to its acquisition during the marriage, which increase in value is "marital property" as that term is used and defined in the Pennsylvania Divorce Code, 23 Pa.C.S. S 3101 et seQ. 12. The parties may enter into a written agreement with regard to distribution of the marital estate apd may request this Honorable Court to incorporate said agreement into a final decree of divorce. 3 WHEREFORE, the Plaintiff respectfully prays this Honorable Court to enter a decree of divorce pursuant to 23 P.S. Section 3301(a) or, in the alternative, pursuant to 23 P.S. Section 3301(c) or 3301(d). Respectfully submitted, :D-(~_~~~.ol Richard C. Gaffney, . <: Supreme Court I.D. No. 63313 LAW OFFICES OF RiCHARD C. GAFFNEY 2120 Market Street Suite 101 Camp Hill, PA 17011 Telephone: 717.975.9033 Attorney for Plaintiff 4 COLLEEN MARIE SEELEY-BURNHAM, ) Plaintiff ) ) ) ) ) ) ) IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA No. - Civil Term v. In Divorce DAVID MARTIN BURNHAM, Defendant VERIFICA nON I 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 Pa. Cons. Stat. Ann. Section 4904, relating to unsworn falsification to authorities. Date 7/24- 101 . c. vY7.~~~ Colleen Marie Seeley-Burnham r Cl1STO~Yf\[ISITATION ORDER COMMONWEALTH OF VmGINIA J-I0157-Ol-OO Case No.. 'J'":t0158--;QHJO.......... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Alexandria . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court In re:..'.Ja~q.u,:1:m.7. .~. ~7J:es.a.~:. .Buz:nh:am......... .......................................................,.. The above-named child has been brought before this Court upon the Iiling of a written petition concerning custody/visitation; and proper noticc has been given to all proper lInd nccesslIry partics; the pllrties have been informed by this Court of their right to representation by a lawyer and the contents of the petition Iiled inthi. Court. All provisions of the Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court law, and amendments thereto, have been duly complied with in assuming jurisdiction of the cbild. Having considered all relevant and material evidence. I find that the child is within the jurisdiction of this Court and the Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court law. and if comlllilled to a local board of social services or public welfare, it has been rurt:,cr found that reasonable efforts: a. . 0 have been made 0 have not been made to prevent removal and that continued placement in the home would be contrary to the welfare of the child. b. 0 have been made 0 have not been made to reunite the child with hislher parents, guardian or other person standing in loco parentis to the child. I also made my determination in accordance with the standards set forth in Va. Code ~ 20-124.1 through ~ 20-124.5. I hereby ORDER that: . .It. .is. .i.Il. th.e. .beflt. .interE!st . of:. tl:1~. .sul:ljE!ct. .cl1i.1<lreI1. .thlit .l:UstO<lY be..... . .' aJJcl . it. . hf!re,by. .~s.' . J>l~t:ecl . wi, tl1. C()llE!eIl. M... . J3ur11hatn. tlll!i,r .mo.the.r. aJJcl . wi, tl1. tJ:1e. .l'r:illllU:Y . . . . . . res.ideI1c.e . ()f . the. . cl1i1<lreI1 bei.rlS. .wi.th. .thE! .lIIOth.er. . . . T!:1e. .cl1i1<lreIl. f.ath.er. . sJ:1al.l.lIavE! . . . . . . . . :vis.i tCl~i()n. ~.tl:1. .sa:id. t:h:i1c;b:eIl . al; . S\1ch rE!asonClble .tinJes .anc1. C}t . .suc.h. .reC}soIlab.le.pllices . . . . as . the, . Plirt.iefl . !'ll:J.a.l1. li8!::ee. . .................................................. ................................................. ...................................... It is a requirement as a condition of this Order, that each party intending a change of address shall give thirty days' advance wrillen notice of such change of address to the Court and other party. TIle notice shull contain the child's full name. thc case number of this case, the party's new telephone number and new street address and, if different, the party's new mailing address. The noticc shall be mailed by first-class or delivered to this Court and to the other party. Access to the academic, medical, hospital or health records of the child shall not be denied to either parent unless otherwise ordered above. o TEMPORARY PLACEMENT- I order that the above-named child be temporarily placed with the department of social services or public welfare of this jurisdiction without prior notice or an opportunity to be heard because of the following emergency and need for such placement: ..................................................... ....................................................... . .Ap~g .8... . J..~97 . . 1>\11! ........................D.................. -:{]~. ~ JUDOB . . . . . . . . . . .................................................. CUSTODYNISITATION ORDER Case No.. .......... ................ tURN~" 7194 PC (114:5-021 M9"1 EXHIBIT A ALEXANDRIA JUVE~J!LE ~N[) 00\1ESTIC RELATIONS DISTRICT CQijRT 520 KING 51 FIRST FLOOR ALEXANOR:A, VA 22314-3160 I, THE UNDERSIGNED CLERK OR DEPUTY CLERK OF THE ABOVE-NAMED COURT, AUTHENTICATE PURSUANT TO V:RWIIA CODE 8.01-39I(C) ON THIS DATE THAT THE DOCUMENT ro NHICH THIS AUTHENTICATION IS AFFIXED IS A TRUE COPY OF A RECORD IN THE ABOVE.NM/ED COURT, MADE IN THE PERFORMANCE OF MY I( /. OFFICIAL C IES_ ~ D~EC:7 '--'. :"'''UT( "L.R' Z/~..,./ ................. . <oJ L..', WIM"f~."1 \cl,',I":1d , ,'1" \ I!, '" ., . r'.:J :-' ~') ,~, j ; ~;f f) 03td3Q3~.f L 0 :OII-JV I 8 lnr 10 ,. IOIH"!"" >1,nOH1~no':l AannSI~~YH 30U.'O sl'inoO.NI4.I.O""" ) J J.! ,7',. _, . ~./1 \J I 10, I!d 9Z I 9Z 1nr l.1":rit:~ ,'; 'aklnO j,J11I31lS: },: t ji) J :)dJO v. ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA COLLEEN MARIE SEELEy-BURNHAM, Plaintiff No. 01-4502- Civil Term IN DIVORCE DAVID MARTIN BURNHAM, Defendant PLAINTIFF'S AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT 1. A complaint in divorce under Section 3301(c) and Section 3301 (d) of the Divorce Code was filed on July 26, 2001. 2. The marriage between plaintiff and defendant is irretrievably broken. 3. Defendant, David Burnham was served a true and correct copy of the Complaint on August 13, 2001. 3. Ninety days (90) 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. 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. Section 4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities. Date: I( t..J /02. Q. rY).-jH O~ ~.....~ Colleen Marie Seeley-Burnham (') 0 0 c:: N '11 """ '- .--; gJm "'" ..}:-~ :;;e ,j~ ZS:; I Cf? ;: -' ~Ci """ ).."0 3;; ~:,J(~ z.. pO ~ ::srq ~ i;! w :0 (Xl -< COLLEEN MARIE SEELEY-BURNHAM, Plaintiff IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA v. ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) No. 01-4502 Civil Term IN DIVORCE DAVID MARTIN BURNHAM, Defendant PLAINTIFF'S WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REQUEST ENTRY OF A DIVORCE DECREE UNDER SECTION 3301(c) OF THE DIVORCE CODE 1. I consent to the entry of a final decree of divorce without notice. 2. I understand that I may lose rights concerning alimony, division of property, attorney's fees and expenses if! do not claim them before a divorce is granted. 3. I understand that I will not be divorced until a divorce decree is entered by the Court and that 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. Section 4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities. Date: lit! lOG c.rn.~,'"B..~ Colleen Marie Seeley!Burnham (") 0 0 C N "'11 ... '- -~ -:"3 ""OtlJ :too mrr; Z i:ch::n Z::r:l r- Zr;:: I ..",",nl (j) .L~ -.J '.,0 ~"': \"'.'1 . ~C'J .cIO ~Q ",. ";(:::;; :x ~;2C) ;J>O CO (3rT1 c: 7 --I ~ W 55 \D -~ COLLEEN MARIE SEELEY-BURNHAM;: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS PLAINTIFF : OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, : PENNSYL VANIA vs. : NO. 01-4502 CIVIL DAVID MARTIN BURNHAM, DEFENDANT : CIVIL ACTION - LAW : IN DIVORCE PRAE..QfE FOR ENTRY OF APPEAUNCE Please enter my appearance on behalf of the Defendant, David Martin Burnham. Respectfully submitted, LAW ARM OF SUSAN KAY CANDIELLO. P.c. Dated: January L. 2002 Susan Kay PAI.D.#64 8 5021 East Trin Suite 100 Mechanicsburg PA 17050 (717) 796-1930 1 ~ IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA CIVIL DIVISION: LAW COLLEEN M. BURNHAM, Plaintiff No. 01-4502 vs. 00624 SA 2001 PACSES Case No. 795103682 DAVID M. BURNHAM, Defendant Action in Divorce COMPLAINT FOR ALIMONY PENDENTE LITE TO THE HONORABLE, THE JUDGES OF THE SAID COURT: AND NOW, TO WIT, this 5th day of August, 2002, comes David M. Burnham, Defendant above-captioned, by his attorneys, Morris & Vedder, and files this Complaint for Alimony Pendente Lite of which the following is a statement: 1. Your Petitioner, David M. Burnham, is an adult male individual residing at 4832 Charles Rd., Apt. A, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania 17050. He is the Defendant in the underlying Divorce Action, and pleaded the issue of alimony pendente lite in the petition for Related Claims filed with the Prothonotary contemporaneous herewith. 2. Respondent is Colleen M. Burnham, an adult female individual residing at 4831 Charles Rd., Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania 17050. 3. The parties were married on October 30, 1994 and MORRIS II< VEDDER 32 N. DUKE ST. YORK. PA. separated on September I, 2001. 4. Respondent has not sufficiently provided support for Plaintiff. 5. Respondent is employed at Philip's Office Products and earns $3,600.00, more or less, net per month. Respondent's social MORRIS a: VEDDER 32 N. DUKE ST. YORK. PA. ;1', I -- security number is 108-54-5283. 6. Your Petitioner is employed at Dick's Sporting Goods and Fed-Ex and earns $2,000.00, more or less, net pay per month. Your Petitioner's social security number is 523-90-4029. 7. Your Petitioner needs reasonable support to adequately maintain himself in accordance with the standard of living established during the marriage. 8. Your Petitioner is not receiving public assistance. 9. The amount requested by Plaintiff for Alimony Pendente Lite is as much as permitted by law. WHEREFORE, Petitioner, David M. Burnham, requests your Honorable Court to enter an Order of Alimony Pendente Lite against Respondent, as well as to require Respondent to provide medical support for Petitioner, if appropriate. Respectfully submitted, MORRIS & VEDDER 32098 Doc. No. Cwv6046 2 MORRIS a: VEDDER 32 N. DUKE ST. YORK, PA. .. IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA CIVIL DIVISION: LAW COLLEEN M. BURNHAM, Plaintiff No. 01-4502 vs. 00624 SA 2001 PACSES Case No. 795103682 DAVID M. BURNHAM, Defendant Action in Divorce CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I, Stephanie M. Warehime, Secretary to Clyde W. Vedder, Esquire, of the law firm of Morris & Vedder, 32 North Duke Street, PO Box 544, City of York, York County, Commonwealth of pennsylvania, 17405, do hereby certify that on this 7~ day of August, 2002, I served a true and correct copy of Complaint for Alimony Pendente Lite, by placing the same in the United States mail, postage prepaid to: Richard C. Gaffney, Esquire 2120 Market St., Ste. 101 Camp Hill, PA 17011 MORRIS & VEDDER BY: ~/7L ~ ~ 'St hanie M. Warehime, Secretary to Clyde W. Vedder, Esquire .. ~ (") ~ "U 6.; n1rn -;"'-r ~-"'.., B5S.'~, -: r:: :c, ,f:;C ~-C J-~' f; ::=j -<: r.- r~ o 1'..) ~ ~ I CO o -TI '"TJ ~ , fTl :1 t~:) I~ ~i !:.;) .-f- );,:-:;' - r.il ,) -D J,;,_ -h,.. ::u ~-< 8 ;;::: "'O(JJ mnl Zx' Zt:: CJ)),': ~6 ~ i8 ~ o N '- "" z o -n :.~J rC~~F '''1 fT1 -'-JO ~.::;(:, ;:::J-Cl ',";''T1 S;'O ~~m )> ::J:! .... I '" -0 :x .~ U1 MORRIS 8< VEDDER 32 N. DUKE ST. YORK. PA. J IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA CIVIL DIVISION: LAW COLLEEN M. BURNHAM, Plaintiff No. 01-4502 vs. DAVID M. BURNHAM, Defendant Action in Divorce PETITION FOR RELATED CLAIMS AND NOW, TO WIT, this 5th day of August, 2002, comes the Defendant, David M. Burnham, by his attorneys, Morris & Vedder, and files this Petition for Related Claims of which the following is a statement: COUNT I - EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTION 1. Plaintiff and Defendant have legally and beneficially acquired property, both real and personal, during their marriage from October 30, 1994 until September 1, 2001, the date of their separation, all of which property is "marital property." 2. Plaintiff and Defendant have acquired, prior to the marriage or subsequent thereto, property both real and personal, which property has increased in value since the date of the marriage and/or subsequent to its acquisition during the marriage, all of which property is "marital property." 3. Plaintiff and Defendant have been unable to agree as to an equitable division of said property. WHEREFORE, Defendant, David M. Burnham, respectfully requests your Honorable Court to equitably divide all marital property. Ii I ' COUNT II - ALIMONY AND ALIMONY PENDENTE LITE 4. Defendant lacks sufficient property to provide for his reasonable means and is unable to support himself through appropriate employment. 5. Defendant requires reasonable support to adequately maintain himself in accordance with the standard of living established during the marriage. WHEREFORE, Defendant, David M. Burnham, respectfully requests your Honorable Court to enter an award of reasonable temporary alimony until final hearing and permanently thereafter. COUNT III - COUNSEL FEES, COSTS AND EXPENSES 6. Defendant has employed counsel, but is unable to pay the necessary and reasonable attorney's fees for said counsel. 7. Defendant is unable to sustain himself during the course of this litigation. WHEREFORE, Defendant, David M. Burnham, respectfully requests your Honorable Court to enter an award of interim counsel fees, costs and expenses until final hearing and thereupon award such additional counsel fees, costs and expenses as are deemed necessary and proper. Doc. No. Cwv6045 MORRIS & VEDDER ~~9~ r {VL32 N. Duke St. PO Box 544 York, PA 17405 (717) 843-9815 Supreme Court No. 32098 MORRIS a: VEDDER 32 N. DUKE ST. YORK. PA. 2 MORRIS e. VEDDER 32 N. DUKE ST. YORK, PA. \: , " II ii II COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA ss COUNTY OF YORK I' ,i Ii jl II I Before me, a Notary Public, in and for the said County and State, personally appeared David M. Burnham, who being duly sworn according to law, doth depose and say that the facts set forth in the foregoing document are true and correct to the best of his knowledge, information and belief. 'Wm !JJ-- (SEAL) Sworn and subscribed to before me this S;/t... day Of,A,~ 2002 _~ ilL Notary Public MORRIS lie VEDDER 32 N. DUKE ST. YORK. PA. \1 IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA CIVIL DIVISION: LAW COLLEEN M. BURNHAM, Plaintiff No. 01-4502 vs. DAVID M. BURNHAM, Defendant Action in Divorce CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I, Stephanie M. Warehime, Secretary to Clyde W. Vedder, Esquire, of the law firm of Morris & Vedder, 32 North Duke Street, PO Box 544, City of York, York County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, 17405, do hereby certify that on this 7~ day of August, 2002, I served a true and correct copy of petition for Related Claims, by placing the same in the United States mail, postage prepaid to: Richard C. Gaffney, Esquire 2120 Market St., Ste. 101 Camp Hill, PA 17011 MORRIS & VEDDER BY: ~~ /7/ -St hanie M. Warehime, Secretary to Clyde W. Vedder, Esquire ~ 0 CJ <:f1 (.:) C 1'.J t! ~ 5... :0- .1 7' urn .- .~~i :n rn rY'; (j"") .,{- #- #- ;:::r: I {T! g ~; ~~:~ ,.0 6 1:: - ~ . I r--- l -'n 'q ,-', - ~~~ .. ..~. C) . .,,~ )U ~ p:! "'---:, rTl ('0.) ~._/ -.--1 '- ;:J -/ s.=-:, -r:.. ~ Iv -< ~ ~ ----.:... !\ IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA CIVIL DIVISION: LAW COLLEEN M. BURNHAM, plaintiff No. 01-4502 vs. 00624 SA 2001 PACSES Case No. 795103682 DAVID M. BURNHAM, Defendant Action in Divorce CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I, Stephanie M. Warehime, Secretary to Clyde W. Vedder, Esquire, of the law firm of Morris & Vedder, 32 North Duke Street, PO Box 544, City of York, York County, Commonweal th of pennsylvania, 17405, do hereby certify that on this 12th day of August, 2002, I served a true and correct copy of Petition for Related Claims, by placing the same in the United States mail, postage prepaid to: Samuel L. Andes, Esquire 525 N. 12th St. PO Box 168 Lemoyne, PA 17043 MORRIS & VEDDER BY: ~ ~ /7 L-------.-...--- ~~~ie M. Warehime, Secretary to Clyde W. Vedder, Esquire MORRIS 8< VEDDER 32 N. DUKE ST. YORK. PA. o c .".,. -r; C8 nlrr ~--, .-!:-..>-- i:3 5--~ -< ..,~ ~c -- ~ , ;~~;: - ....-- /.:.. -;:I -, C) N )::00 G=; o -'1 ., f==' ."lm ;'7 -'~C) "-"-1-, >-~) ~? ,- ( ) "~~ "'i-l ':~ '1> ':0 -< (5; ~.) o. IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA CIVIL DIVISION: LAW COLLEEN M. BURNHAM, plaintiff No. 01-4502 00624 SA 2001 PACSES Case No. 795103682 vs. DAVID M. BURNHAM, Defendant Action in Divorce CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I, Stephanie M. Warehime, Secretary to Clyde W. Vedder, Esquire, of the law firm of Morris & Vedder, 32 North Duke Street, PO Box 544, Ci ty of York, York County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, 17405, do hereby certify that on this 12th day of August, 2002, I served a true and correct copy of Complaint for Alimony Pendente Lite, by placing the same in the United States mail, postage prepaid to: Samuel L. Andes, Esquire 525 N. 12th St. PO Box 168 Lemoyne, PA 17043 MORRIS & VEDDER ~ ~ /Z~ BY: - SEep anie M. Warehime, Secretary to Clyde W. Vedder, Esquire MORRIS 8< VEDDER 32 N. DUKE ST. YORK. PA. g z -ace rnn,'_1 Z-l th S~; -'< /c. r:;c ~q ---( . :Pc Z ~ C) N po -- ::;') "~-:-) n U'i '.'1'. "1- , ill ,.--' , '-0 ~~ -l.~ Ci j;---n ....0 UI ........; 5-:3 '-< COLLEEN M. BURNHAM, Plaintift7Respondent IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA VS. CIVIL ACTION - DIVORCE DAVID M. BURNHAM, DefendantIPetitioner NO.2001-4502 CIVIL TERM IN DIVORCE DR# 31995 Pac~ 682104787 ORDER OF COURT AND NOW, this 28th day of August, 2002, upon consideration of the attached Petition for Alimony Pendente Lite and/or counsel fees, it is hereby directed that the parties and their respective counsel appear before RJ. Shaddav on Seutember 24. 2002 at 9:00 A.AI. for a conference, at 13 N. Hanover St., Carlisle, PA 17013, after which the conference officer may recommend that an Order for Alimony Pendente Lite be entered. YOU are further ordered to bring to the conference: (1) a true copy of your most recent Federal Income Tax Return, including W-2's as filed (2) your pay stubs for the preceding six (6) months (3) the Income and Expense Statement attached to this order, completed as required by Rule 1910.11() (4) verification of child care expenses (5) proof of medical coverage which you may have, or may have available to you IF you fail to appear for the conference or bring the required documents, the Court may issue a warrant for your arrest. BY THE COURT, George E. Hoffer, President Judge Mail copies on Petitioner 8-28-02 to: < Respondent Clyde Vedder, Esquire Samuel Andes, Esquire Date of Order: August 28, 2002 ".-.il t.... . fJ./~f_'&~?r' ,. J . I' I}.... , '\,. R JliShadday, Conference OfIicer '. YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO A LAWYER, WHO MAY ATTEND THE CONFERENCE AND REPRESENT YOU. 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 MAY GET LEGAL HELP. CUMBERLAND COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION 2 LIBERTY AVE. CARLISLE, PENNSYL V ANlA 17013 (717) 249-3166 (") 0 0 C N -'fl g :0- ~W ~- Z;:r.l r.;') tE~ 1'.' 'J:) -<L '-C; -0 ~ .~- :zC ."" -C' 5>c r:-: ~ (]1 In the Court of Common Pleas of CUMBERLAND County, Pennsylvania DOMESTIC RELATIONS SECTION Def~ant/Petitioner ) Docket Number 01-4502 CIVIL ) ) PACSES Case Number 682104787/D3l995 ) ) Other State ID Number COLLEEN M. BURNHAM, Plaintiff /Respondent vs. DAVID M. BURNHAM, ORDER AND NOW, to wit on this 24TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2002 IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the 0 Complaint for Support or 0 Petition to Modify or (i) Other ALIMONY PENDENTE LITE fIled on AUGUST 8, 2002 in the above captioned matter is dismissed without prejudice due to: RULE 1910.16-4 (e) AND THE PLAINTIFF HAVING A SUPPORT OBLIGATION DOCKETED AT 624 SUPPORT 2001 (PACSES C# 796103682) FOR THE PARTIES' TWO CHILDREN. ALIMONY PENDENTE LITE IS DENIED DUE TO THE CHILD SUPPORT OFFSET. o The Complaint or Petition may be reinstated upon written application of the plaintiff petitioner. DRO: RJ Shadday xc: plaintiff defendant Clyde Vedder, Esquire Samuel Andes, Esquire BY THE COURT: ~!mf'~ . JUDGE Service Type M Form OE-506 Worker ID 21005 g s:: -00:1 mn'! Z::D zs-:~ en..... -<? yGI j;; zO ;pU c ~ <::) N U') fT1 -0 W <::) o -n -.l ,cii;:g -',-:J:-n ':::J ,.J'T :J(J ....;-T, "!,. ~., I~)<') /..m 2. ~ ""D 3 W (X) '. . -' VS. IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA CIVIL ACTION - DIVORCE COLLEEN M. BURNHAM, PlaintiffJRespondent DAVID M. BURNHAM, DefendantJPetitioner NO. 2001-4502 CIVIL TERM IN DIVORCE DR# 31995 PacseS# 682104787 DEMAND FOR HEARING DATE OF ORDER: September 24, 2002 AMOUNT: N/A FOR: Dismissal of Alimony Pendente Lite Petition REASON(S): APL Petition improperly dismissed. Husband raised his claim to set off on the child support action. Hearing officer failed to enter an order for APL, to to which the hearing officer agreed husband was entitled, on the ,basis that the the exceptions'were pending in the child support action. Husband is entitled to either the entry of an APL order or proper offset in the child support action. PARTY FILING DEMAND FOR HEARING: David M. Burnham, Defendant ~-' Signature Clyde W. Vedder, Esquire 32 N. Duke St. PO Box 544 York, PA 17405 (717) 843-9815 Supreme Ct. No. 32098 ~ ~. ~a, Date . . COLLEEN M. BURNHAM, PlaintiffJRespondent IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA VS. CIVIL ACTION - DIVORCE DAVID M. BURNHAM, DefendantIPetitioner NO. 2001-4502 CIVIL TERM IN DIVORCE DR# 31995 PacseS# 682104787 NOTICE OF RIGHT TO REOUEST A HEARING The parties are hereby advised that they have until October 7. 2002 to request a hearing do novo before the Court. File request in person or mail to: Office of the Prothonotary 1 Courthouse Square Carlisle, PA 17013 ~ =-% ----.;;::: ~ -+- 0+ C7 f":) o (") c:: g: -0 OJ [lJn .2::):"; '7( ~g ~(; 5~~ ~ (;") N o :-') -4 I r.....) . . . o ',"" -n ~~ -'"0 ,l;:J ~(:J l.~' '} (.~) '_~'_-: rn .:,.) ~ ::~ ?l II ji COLLEEN MARIE SEELEY-BURNHAM, PLAINTIFF IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA V5. CIVIL ACTION - LAW DAVID MARTIN BURNHAM, DEFENDANT NO. 01-4502 IN DIVORCE NOTICE TO DEFENDANT NAMED HEREIN: YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED TO RESPOND TO THE ENCLOSED ANSWER AND NEW MATTER COUNTERCLAIM WITHIN TWENTY (20) DAYS FROM SERVICE HEREOF OR A DEFAULT JUDGMENT MAY BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU. ~-~ Sa - .. Andes Attorney for Plaintiff Supreme Court ID 17225 525 North 12th Street Lemoyne, PA 17043 (717) 761-5361 II COLLEEN MARIE SEELEY-BURNHAM, PLAINTIFF IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA vs. CIVIL ACTION - LAW DAVID MARTIN BURNHAM, DEFENDANT NO. 01-4502 IN DIVORCE PLAINTIFF'S ANSWER TO DEFENDANT'S PETITION FOR RELATED CLAIMS AND NOW comes the above-named, by her attorney, Samuel L. Andes, and makes the following Answer to Defendant's Petition for Related Claims: COUNT I - EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTION 1. Defendant's request for equitable distribution of marital property is barred by an agreement signed by the parties which resolved the property claims between them. Plaintiff incorporates herein by reference the averments set out in her New Matter. 2. Denied for the reasons set forth in Paragraph 1. 3. Denied for the reasons set forth in Paragraph 1. WHEREFORE, Plaintiff prays this court to dismiss Defendant's request for equitable distribution of marital property. COUNT II - ALIMONY AND ALIMONY PENDENTE LITE 4. Denied. Defendant is fully able to support himself through appropriate employment. 5. Denied. Defendant can support himself if he will seek and obtain realistic employment. Defendant's claims for alimony and alimony pendente lite have previously been resolved by the parties by written agreement. Plaintiff incorporates herein by reference the averments set out in her New Matter. WHEREFORE, Plaintiff prays this court to deny Defendant's request for alimony and alimony pendente lite. II COUNT III - COUNSEL FEES. COSTS AND EXPENSES 6. Denied. Defendant can, through reasonable employment, pay the cost of this litigation. 7. Denied. Defendant has the ability to earn sufficient income to support himself through the litigation. Plaintiff incorporates herein by reference the averments set out in her New Matter. WHEREFORE, Plaintiff prays this court to deny Defendant's request for counsel fees, costs and expenses. NEW MATTER By way of further answer, Plaintiff avers the following New Matter: 8. On 2 August 2001, following private negotiations and discussions between the parties, Plaintiff and Defendant signed an agreement which was intended by both of them to resolve all of the economic issues in their marriage and in the divorce action between them. A copy of that agreement is attached hereto and marked as Exhibit A. 9. Defendant either consulted with an attorney prior to signing the agreement or had ample opportunity to consult with an attorney and obtain an explanation of his rights prior to signing the agreement. 10. Prior to his signing the agreement, Defendant had full and adequate information about the assets and liabilities of the parties, their incomes, their expenses, and the other financial information he needed to make an informed decision about the property claims between the parties. 11. After signing the agreement, and in reliance upon it, the parties performed their obligations under the agreement. Their actions in performing those obligations included: A. Plaintiff made the cash payment to Defendant required by the agreement. " B. Defendant, after consulting with an attorney of his own and receiving advice from that attorney, executed and delivered the Deed to transfer the residence to Plaintiff's name alone. C. Plaintiff performed the provisions of the agreement relating to child custody and child support. 12. Throughout the time that Defendant performed his obligations under the agreement, he was represented by an attorney of his choice or had ample opportunity to consult with an attorney of his choice for advice. 13. Defendant's claims for equitable distribution, alimony, alimony pendente lite, counsel fees, costs, and expenses have all been resolved by the agreement of the parties and there is no need for the court to entertain those claims any further. WHEREFORE, Plaintiff prays this court to dismiss Defendant's petition. s~.ao Attorney for Plaintiff Supreme Court 10 # 17225 525 North 12th Street Lemoyne, Pa 1 7043 (717) 761-5361 II VERIFICATION I verify that the statements made in this Answer and New Matter are true and correct. I understand that any false statements in this Answer and New Matter are subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. 4904 (unsworn falsification to authorities). Date:----=ti 2,<., I c "t. CaLlJ.. rl}.~. '~~ COLLEEN MARIE SEELEY-B NHAM II II i,1 CERTIFICATE OF SERV'CE I hereby certify that I served an original of the foregoing Answer and New Matter upon counsel for the Defendant herein by regular mail, postage prepaid, addressed as follows: Clyde W. Vedder, Esquire 32 North Duke Street P.O. Box 544 York, PA 17405 Date: 30 September 2002 ~ . . ~.~ Amy M. kins, Secretary TO: Richard Gaflhey FROM: Colleen Seeley DATE: 08/02/0 I RE: Divorce Agreements FAX TO: 975-9034 Good Morning Richard Gaflhey - The following agreements have been reached between myself and Mr. Burnham. I. Colleen Seeley-Burnham will give Mr. Burnham $2,000.00. This money is in lieu of any additional petition for spousal support. This money is payable to Mr. Burnham upon signing of this agreement. 2. Mr. Burnham has agreed to move out of the residence - 483 I Charles Road by Sept. 8111 and move into an apartment in the Delbrook apartments. 3. Mr. Burnhams agrees to sign the Divorce Papers as soon as they are made available. 4. Mr. Burnham agrees to give his household right to Colleen Seeley-Burnham _ with signing over of the deed to the residence at 483 I Charles Road. 5. Custondy will be with primary care provider Colleen Seeley at 483 I Charles Road with liberal visitation by Mr. Burnham until January 151 at the end of this time visitation guidelines can be reviewed or petitioned by either party. 6. Colleen Seeley will reduce child support requests to Y. of all Daycare needs for the children approx. $60.00 a week during the school year, $100.00 a week druing the summer and Y. of all medical Expenses. Mr. Burnham will continue to pay for enrollment of the girls on his Insurance plan at FED EX GROUND (approx. $40 a month) with no reimbursement form Colleen Seeley 1""Jw(,1..1-.. David M. Burham r/~tJl Date C'IY/~ Colleen M. Seeley B/2101 Date Exhibit () C) C) C r.....,,) n <'" :::l ! O)~;:'-! C) --..; S:-..__..'_j I In ,Zc. ;'(1 (f>..' ~, ,~ -<'~ -~,< '; (l...) ~ CJ v ,.: -f'i ,....":> () - ~H5 " z Co; ~ N ej,-n c:: --I ~ ;r~ \ " \D :Q I! IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA CIVIL DIVISION: LAW COLLEEN M. BURNHAM, Plaintiff No. 01-4502 vs. DAVID M. BURNHAM, Defendant Action in Divorce REPLY TO NEW MATTER AND NOW, TO WIT, this 4th day of October, 2002, comes the statement: and files this Reply to New Matter of which the following is a Defendant, David M. Burnham, by his attorneys, Morris & Vedder, 8. Denied. The document speaks for itself. By way of further answer, the agreement itself is invalid because it does not disclose Defendant's statutory rights. The agreement merely lite, alimony or counsel fees, costs and expenses or that equi table distribution, division of property, alimony pendente additional petition for spousal support." It makes no mention of states, "This money (her payment of $2,000.00) is in lieu of any Defendant is waiving or giving up his right to make such claims consequence of waiving spousal support. or even that Defendant was aware of the particular legal IORRIS '" VEDDER 32 N. DUKE ST. YORK. PA. case law, it was incumbent upon Plaintiff, as the enforcing According to current rights allegedly being relinquished. party, to ensure that Defendant was made aware of any statutory 713 A.2d 103 See Ebersole v. Ebersole (Pa. Super. 1998); Mor.mello v. Mor.mello, 452 Pa.Super. 590, 682 A.2d 824 (1996). II 9. Denied. Defendant neither consulted with an attorney nor had ample opportunity to do so. 10. Denied. No disclosure was made. Defendant did not have significant involvement in the financial affairs of the marriage. See Mormello, supra (relying on appellant I s lack of invol vement in spouse's financial affairs in finding appellant was not fully and fairly aware of marital estate). By way of further answer, the agreement contains no reference to property values nor does it make any enumeration of the marital assets. It only references a marital residence without providing its from marital or non-marital funds. value and does not state whether the $2,000.00 payment is coming to any other property. The agreement does not refer invalidates the agreement. failure to make full and fair disclosure of a couple I s assets Our appellate courts have held that such Pa.Super. 395, 580 A.2d 357 (1990) (full and fair disclosure See, e.g., Hess v. Hess, 397 requires that a "reasonable estimate of the worth of the assets parties are not obscured"). must be attempted so that the general financial resources of the 11. Denied. The parties have not performed their obligations under the agreement. By way of further answer, the subparagraphs are answered as follows: ORRIS lie VEDDER a. Denied. Defendant believes and therefore avers 32 N. DUKE ST. YORK. PA. that any such payment was made from marital funds. b. Admitted in part and denied in part. A portion of said averment is attorney-client privileged and is neither 2 IORRIS a: VEDDER 32 N. DUKE ST. YORK. PA. II admitted nor denied. c. Denied. On the contrary, Plaintiff filed a child support action requesting substantially additional child support which she received through the court. 8. Admitted in part and denied in part. The predicate to said averment is denied as more fully set forth above. 9. Denied. The agreement speaks for itself. By way of further answer, none of the claims currently pending before your Honorable Court have been resolved by such agreement, the same being null and void in any event. WHEREFORE, Defendant, David M. Burnham, respectfully requests your Honorable Court to MORRIS & VEDDER BY'~. Clyde W. Ved e , E quire 32 N. Duke St. PO Box 544 York, PA 17405 (717) 843-9815 Supreme Court No. 32098 Doc. No. Cwv6328 3 "'ORRIS 8< VEDDER 32 N. DUKE ST. YORK. PA. r! COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA COUNTY OF YORK ss Before me, a Notary Public, in and for the said County and State, personally appeared Clyde W. Vedder, Esquire, who, being duly Sworn according to law, doth depose and say that David M. Burnham is unable to sign this affidavit at the present time, as his counsel he has sufficient knowledge and information and is authorized to make this Affidavit on David M. Burnham's behalf, David M. Burnham is the source of his information as to matters not stated upon his own knowledge and the facts set forth in the foregoing document are true and correct to the best of his knowledge, information and belief. A supplemental affidavit executed by David M. Burnham will be filed forthwith. ~~ire Sworn and subscribed to before me this 4th day of October, 2002. "ORRIS at VEDDER 32 N. DUKE ST. YORK. PA. II IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA CIVIL DIVISION: LAW COLLEEN M. BURNHAM, Plaintiff No. 01-4502 vs. DAVID M. BURNHAM, Defendant Action in Divorce CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I, Stephanie M. Warehime, Secretary to Clyde W. Vedder, Esquire, of the law firm of Morris & Vedder, 32 North Duke Street, PO Box 544, City of York, York County, Commonweal th of Pennsylvania, 17405, do hereby certify that on this 4th day of October, 2002, I served a true and correct copy of Reply to New Matter, by placing the same in the United States mail, postage prepaid to: Samuel L. Andes, Esquire 525 N. 12th St. PO Box 168 Lemoyne, PA 17043 MORRIS & VEDDER BY: ~~ ~ Stephanie . Warehime, Secretary to Clyde W. Vedder, Esquire (") ~c; -or::": ~S-: ~~ ;;~.-. c.:c_~' );:c:' S;~~ z =2 C) (-'-0) -:::> :""J ,--I I .-J ~ "'1 ;:=--" 1''1 CJ :-J ~ c"5 in ::::t ;> :1) -< :=J ...J In the Court of Common Pleas of CUMBERLAND County, Pennsylvania DOMESTIC RELATIONS SECTION DAVID M. BURNHAM ) Docket Number 01-4502 CIVIL Plaintiff ) vs. ) PACSES Case Number 682104787 COLLEEN M. SEELEY-BURNHAM ) Defendant ) Other State ID Number ORDER OF COURT You, COLLEEN MARIE SEELEY-BURNHAM plaintiff/defendant of 4831 CHARLES RD, MECHANICSBURG, PA. 17050-3076-31 are ordered to appear at DOMESTIC RELATIONS HEARING RM DOMESTIC RELATIONS OFC, 13 N HANOVER ST, CARLISLE, PA. 17013-3014-13 before a hearing officer of the Domestic Relations Section, on the JANUARY 6, 2003 at 10: 30AM for a hearing. You are further required to bring to the hearing: 1. a true copy of your most recent Federal Income Tax Return, including W-2 2. your pay stubs for the preceding six (6) months, 3. verification of child care expenses, and 4. proof of medical coverage which you may have, or may have available to you S. information relating to professional licenses 6. other: i'l f'''",) Service Type M Form CM-S09 Worker ID 21302 . - : -:':1 rOOt !"TF:t1:.f":f BURNHAM v. SEELEY-BURNHAM PACSES Case Number: 682104787 If you fail to appear for the conference/hearing or to bring the required documents, the court may issue a warrant for your arrest or enter an order in your absence. If paternity is an issue, the court may enter an order establishing paternity. The appropriate court officer may enter an order against either party based upon the evidence presented without regard to which party initiated the support action. BY THE COURT: Date of Order: ~cc- l er l 20eL !~Kn4 r- JUDGE YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO A LAWYER, WHO MAY ATTEND THE HEARING AND REPRESENT YOU. 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 MAY GET LEGAL HELP: CUMBERLAND CO BAR ASSOCIATION 2 LIBERTY AVE CARLISLE PA 17013-3308-02 (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 at: (717) 240-6225. All arrangements must be made at least 72 hours prior to any hearing or business before the court. You must attend the scheduled hearing. Page 2 of 2 Form CM-509 Worker ID 21302 Service Type M (") C ""t' l:'ti !Ttf'-: :;.::: -,-. z UJ ~E: :L> C~ Z ---j -~ :h..; ",,... :~~:l (1- !,Ml ,f-~ . ... .-:J ; ;; ~ co.; r'-:) c.: .....,1., '.., \0 :IJ -< In the Court of Common Pleas of CUMBERLAND County, Pennsylvania DOMESTIC RELATIONS SECTION DAVID M. BURNHAM ) Docket Number 01-4502 CIVIL Plaintiff ) vs. ) PACSES Case Number 682104787 COLLEEN M. SEELEY-BURNHAM ) Defendant ) Other State ID Number ORDER OF COURT You, DAVID MARTIN BURNHAM plaintiff/defendant of 4832 CHARLES RD APT A, MECHANICSBURG, PA. 17050-3077-32 are ordered to appear at DOMESTIC RELATIONS HEARING RM DOMESTIC RELATIONS OFC, 13 N HANOVER ST, CARLISLE, PA. 17013-3014-13 before a hearing officer of the Domestic Relations Section, on the JANUARY 6 I 2003 at 10: 30AM for a hearing. You are further required to bring to the hearing: 1. a true copy of your most recent Federal Income Tax Return, including W -2s, ll$ filed, 2. your pay stubs for the preceding six (6) months, 3. verification of child care expenses, and 4. proof of medical coverage which you may have, or may have available to you 5. infonnation relating to professional licenses 6. other: f""o-,_,~ ;'-"") Service Type M Form CM-509 Worker ID 21302 -- ""-:, f"": ::g..,f-"T Vl .... . . BtJRNHAM V. SEELEY-BURNHAM PACSES Case Number: 682104787 If you fail to appear for the conference/hearing or to bring the required documents, the court may issue a warrant for your arrest or enter an order in your absence. If paternity is an issue, the court may enter an order establishing paternity. The appropriate court officer may enter an order against either party based upon the evidence presented without regard to which party initiated the support action. BY THE COURT: Date of Order: 1> eel ~ L }Do 2- ta~ JUDGE YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO A LAWYER, WHO MAY ATTEND THE HEARING AND REPRESENT YOU. 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 MAY GET LEGAL HELP: CUMBERLAND CO BAR ASSOCIATION 2 LIBERTY AVE CARLISLE PA 17013-3308-02 (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 at: (717) 240-6225. All arrangements must be made at least 72 hours prior to any hearing or business before the court. You must attend the scheduled hearing. Page 2 of 2 Form CM-509 Worker ID 21302 Service Type M o C ;::>- ?2fT l~~; !:.:: ~;;c j;c'i c ~ ... "'--:,.f'" ,:':':~" t-f r~l' P r"'f -. ........ .~ ,', -) "'.) 4.'.,.. "T.~, :') N 'c COLLEEN SEELEY-BURNHAM, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA V. DOMESTIC REL.A TIONS SECTION PACSES NO. 796103682 NO. 624 SUPPORT 2001 DAVID M. BURNHAM, Defendant COLLEEN M. BURNHAM, Plaintiff V. IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA DOMESTIC RELATIONS SECTION PACSES NO. 682104787 NO. 01-4502 CIVIL TERM INTERIM ORDER OF COUIRT DAVID M. BURNHAM, Defendant AND NOW, this 17th day of January, 2003, upon consideration of the Support Master's Report and Recommendation, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit "A", it is ordered and decreed as follows: A. The child support obligation of the Defendant in the case docketed to 624 Support 2001 is modified effective August 8, 2002, to reflect the offsetting alimony pendente lite obligation of the Plaintiff in the case docketed to 01-4502 Civil. Effective August 8,2002, the Defendant shall pay to the State Collection and Disbursement Unit as support for his children, Theresa L.U. Burnham, born August 23, 1992, and Jacqueline M. Burnham, born June 7, 1996, the sum of $81.00 per month. B. Except as modified herein, the order of Novlsmber 15, 2002, shall remain in full force and effect. The parties are hereby advised that they may file written exceptions to the Support Master's Report and Recommendation within ten (10) days of this order. Exceptions shall conform with the requirements of Rulls 1910.12(f), Pa. R.C.P. If written exceptions are filed by any party, the other party may file exceptions within ten (10) days of the date of service of the original exceptions. If no exceptions are filed within ten (10) days of this interim order, this order shall then constitute a final order. Jv.Nn~~USNN3rJ vt) CA./tf!&:J8rvno F: 7 :0/ Sir z Z NVr F:o ~1:!V.L9\jo;L08 ! -n/JJr-, 'I~-, :10 -V_f. '1../'1-1::///.:/ CC: Colleen M. Seeley-Burnham David M. Burnham Samuel L. Andes, Esquire For the Plaintiff Clyde W. Vedder, Esquire For the Defendant DRO By the Court, J COLLEEN SEELEY-BURNHAM, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA V. DOMESTIC RELATIONS SECTION DAVID M. BURNHAM, Defendant PACSES NO. 79151 03682 NO. 624 SUPPOIRT 2001 COLLEEN M. BURNHAM, Plaintiff V. IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA DOMESTIC RELATIONS SECTION DAVID M. BURNHAM, Defendant PACSES NO. 68~~104787 NO. 01-4502 CIVIL TERM SUPPORT MASTER'S REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION Following a hearing held before the undersigned Support Master on January 6, 2003, the following report and recommendation are made: FINDINGS OF FACT 1. The Plaintiff is Colleen M. Seeley-Burnham, a/kJa Colleen M. Burnham, who resides at 4831 Charles Road, Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania. 1 2. The Defendant is David M. Burnham, who resides at 4832 Charles Road, Apartment A, Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania. 3. The parties are husband and wife, having married on October 30, 1994. 4. The parties have lived separate and apart since September 1, 2001. 5. The parties are the parents of two minor children, Theresa L.U. Burnham, born August 23, 1992, and Jacqueline M. Burnham, born June 7, 1996, both of whom reside with the Plaintiff. 6. On August 8, 2002, the Defendant filed a claim for alimony pendente lite in the divorce action filed by his wife to 01-4502 Civil. 1 Ms. Seeley-Burnham is the Plaintiff in both the child support action and the divorce. Exhibit "A" 7. By order of November 15, 2002, the Defendant's child support obligation was set at $574.00 per month e1fective May 10, 2002.2 8. The Defendant's net monthly income from Dick's Sporting Goods and Fed Ex Ground was determined to be $2,075.53.3 9. The Plaintiff's net monthly income from employment at the Phillips Group was determined to be $3,912.40. 10. The Defendant voluntarily left his employment with Dick's Sporting Goods in August, 2002, and obtained emplloyment at Book Span on or about September 16, 2002. 11. The Defendant works 40 hours per week and has an hourly rate of pay of$10.19. 12. The Defendant voluntarily left his part-time employment at Fed Ex Ground in November, 2002. 13. The Defendant earned approximately $70.00 per week working at K & B Toy Store over the Christmas holidays. 14. The Defendant has joined the United States Marine Corps Reserves and is expected to begin monthly drills in Fl3bruary, 2003. 15. The Defendant will earn approximately $500.00 per month in the reserves.4 16. The Plaintiff works as an account manager for Phillips Office Products and receives both salary and commission. 17. The Plaintiff receives a bi-weekly salary of $1 ,270.00. 18. At the hearing held in August, 2002, it was determined that the Plaintiff had average monthly commissions of approximately $2,212.00. 19. Effective November, 2002, the Plaintiff's commission structure was significantly changed by her employer. 2 The order was entered following exceptions to this Master's Report and Recommendation following a hearing held August 5, 2002. 3 See opinion dated November 15, 2002. 4 This figure contemplates one weekend per month for eleven months and two weeks active duty in the summer. The figure is a monthly average annualizing the higher amount anticipated during the two-week summer drill. 20. The Plaintiff anticipates that her income from commissions will be significantly reduced in 2003. 21. On or about August 2,2001, the parties executed a document wherein the Defendant was to receive the sum of $2,000.00 from the Plaintiff "in lieu of any petition for spousal support.,,5 22. The Plaintiff paid the aforesaid sum of $2,000.00 to the Defendant. DISCUSSION The first issue in the case involves the documEmt executed by the parties on August 2,2001. The Plaintiff argues that this document constitutes a waiver by her husband of his right to pursue an action for alimony pendente lite. The document appears to be correspondence from the Plaintiff to her counsel at the time purporting to set forth the terms of certain agreements reached between the parties. Paragraph one of the document states as follows: Colleen Seeley-Burnham will give Mr. Burnham $2,000.00. This money is in lieu of any additional petition for spousal support. This money is payable to Mr. Burnham upon signing of this agreement. 6 The Defendant does not contest that he signed the document nor that he received the $2,000.00 payment from his wife. The Defendant argues that the document makEls no mention of alimony pendente lite, and, therefore, it cannot constitute a waiver of the present action. The case of Musko v. Musko, 697 A.2d. 255 (Pa. 1997) provides some guidance on this issue. Musko involved an antenuptial agreement which stated that the wife was not entitled to receive "any money or property or alimony or support" in the event the parties should separate or divorce. On the day prior to their marriage in 1991 the parties signed an agreement prepared by the husband's attorney which contained the foregoing lan~luage. Approximately one year after the wedding, the parties separated. The husband filed for divorce and the wife filed a claim for alimony pendente lite. The trial court awarded APL and the Superior Court affirmed the award. However, the Supreme Court reversed holding that the fact that the agreement did not specifieally refer to alimony pendente lite did not form a basis for her receipt of the award. The Court stated that: APL is defined in the Divorce Code as "An order for temporary support granted to a spouse during the plsndency of a divorce or annulment proceeding." 23 Pa. C.S. Section 3103. Clearly since the agreement bars [the wife] from receiving "money or property or 5 See Plaintiff's Exhibit 1. 6 See Plaintiff's Exhibit 1. alimony or support" because of a divorGe or separation, she is barred from receiving APL, which is me,rely a type of support awarded in divorce cases. Musko v. Musko, supra at 256. In the present case the document makes a spl3cific reference only to spousal support. "Spousal support" is defined in the Divorce Code as "care, maintenance, and financial assistance," while "alimony pendente lite" is defined as'tan order for temporary support ~ranted to a spouse during the pendency of a divorce or annulment proceeding." Using the rationale set forth by the Court in Musko that APL ". . . is merely a type of support awarded in divorce cases," the Plaintiffs argument that the Defendant's claim for alimony pendente lite is barred appears correct. The Defendant argues, however, that even if the document is found to bar the claim for APL, the agreement set forth in the document is invalid because of a lack of disclosure of the parties' financial assets. In Simeone v. Simeone, 581 A.2d. 162 (Pa. 1990) the Court, in ruling on the validity of an antenuptial agreement,8 upheld the principle that a full and fair disclosure of the financial positions of the parties is required and that absent this disclosure a material misrepresentation in the inducement for entering the agreement may be asserted. It is clear that the document executed by the parties on August 2, 2001, contains no disclosure of assets. The document itself is in the form of correspondence from the Plaintiff to her attomel containing items upon which the parties had reached agreement between themselves. The signature by the Defendant on the document was a prerequisite to his receipt of the $2,000.00 from the Plaintiff. If, as the Plaintiff suggests, this document is to be viewed as a postnuptial agreement wherein the Defendant waives his right to claim alimony pendente lite in exchange for the payment to him of $:2,000.00, the validity of the document cannot be upheld as a bar to this action under Simeone as it fails to contain a full and fair disclosure of assets and fails to contain a provision that a full and fair disclosure of assets has been made outside of the document. Therefore, the husband's claim for alimony pendente lite is not barred and must be addressed on the merits. Judge Oler succinctly stated the law with respect to alimony pendente lite in Clouse v. Clouse, 50 Cumberland L.J. 167 (2001), ciS follows: 723 Pa. C.S. Section 3103 8 The same principles of law apply to both antinuptial and postnuptial agreements. Mormello v. Mormello, 682 A.2d. 824 (Pa. Super. 1996). 9 Richard Gaffuey was the Plaintiff's attorney of record when the original complaint was filed on July 26, 2001. The determination of whether to award alimony pendente lite has traditionally been a matter within the sound discretion of the trial court. Litmans v. Litmans, 449 Pa. Super. 209, 222, 673 A.2d. 382, 388 (1996) (citing Murphy v. MurphY, 4'10 Pa. Super. 146,599 A.2d. 647 (1991), appeal denied 530 PH. 633, 606 A.2d. 902 (1992), cert. denied, 506 U.S. 868,113 S.Ct. 196, 121 L.Ed.2d. 139 (1992)). APL is based on the need of one spouse to have the financial resources to pursue or defend a divorce action, Litmans, supra at 222, 673 A.2d. at 388. The CIHimant must show that APL is needed to adequately preserve his or her rights in the litigation. Sutliff v. Sutliff, 326 Pa. Super. 496, 500,474 A.2d. 599, 600 (1984), overruled on other grounds, Rosen v. Rosen, 520 Pa. 19, 549 A.2d. 561 (1988). In this regard, thj9 Pennsylvania Superior Court has stated that "a spouse seeking alimony pendente lite who has sufficient assets to meet the needs of the pending litigation and who is equally situated with the other spouse to maintain or defend the action, will not be awarded alimony pendente lite." Powers v. Powers, 419 Pa. Super. 464, 467, 615 A.2d. 459, 467 (1992). In adjudicating a claim for alimony pendlsnte lite, a Court should consider the following factors: "the ability of the other party to pay; the separate estate and income of the pl9titioning party; and the character, situation, and surroundings of the parties." Litmans, supra at 224,673 A.2d. at 389. Historically the mere fact that one party earns less than the other has not automatically entitled him or her to APL. Sutliff, supra at 500,474 A.2d. at 600. If entitlement to APL is found, the amount of the award is calculated under the guidelines. Little v. Little, 47 Cumberland L.J. 131 (1998). In the present case there is a significant disparity in the incomes of the parties. In DeMasi v. DeMasi, 597 A.2d. 101, 104 (Pa. Super. 1993), in discussing the purpose of APL, the Superior Court stated as follows: APL is based on the need of one party to have equal financial resources to pursue a divorce proceedin~~ when, in theory, the other party has major assets which are the financial sinews of domestic warfare. The Defendant testified that his lifestyle and financial situation have deteriorated significantly since the separation. He is behind several months on his day-to-day living expenses. 'Entitlement to APL is appropriate in this case. Before performing the calculation of the parties' respective obligations, their incomes must be determined. The husband's net monthly income was determined to be $2,075.53 by the Court in its opinion of November 15, 2002, from employment at Dick's Sporting Goods and Fed lEx Ground.1o The Defendant voluntarily left both positions, leaving Dick's in August and Fed Ex Ground in November, 1992. He is now employed by Book Span where he currently earns $470.60 per week. This equates to a gross monthly income of $1,766.00. The Defendant is joining the Marine Corp Reserves which according to his testimony will increase his gross monthly income by approximately $500.00. This will result in gross monthly income of $2,266.00, which is significantly less than the gross monthly income of $2,657.00 he earned prior to leaving his employment at Dick's and Fed Ex Ground. When determining a party's ability to pay support, the focus is on earning capacity, not on actual earnings. Mooney v. Doubt, 766 A.2d. 1271 (Pa. Super. 2001). Where a party voluntarily reduces his income by assumin~ a lower paying job, there generally will be no effect on his support obligation.1 An earning capacity equal to his actual earnings as determined by the order of November 15, 2002, will be imputed to him. The Plaintiff's net monthly income was found to be $3,912.40 at the August hearing.12 The Plaintiff testified that on or about November 1, 2002, her commission structure was significantly changed by her employer. Through July, 2002, she had average gross monthly income from commissions of $2,212.00.13 Unfortunately there has been insufficient time to determine what her commission income will be under the new structure. The Plaintiff is paid for commissions in the month following the sales upon which the commission is based. Her commission earned in November, but paid in December, was only $512.58. While this is certainly far lower than her previous monthly average, one month's commissions are insufficient to determine what her new average monthly commission income will be. If the commissions continue to be low, the Plaintiff will be able to file for a modification of the order. Until that time, the income computed in August, 2002, will continue to be utilized. In situations where the non-custodial parent has a child support obligation, but the custodial parent has a support obligation to the non-custodial parent, their respective obligations are offset. The methodology for the calculation is set forth in Pa. R. C. P. 1910 .16-4{ e). The calculation is shown on Exhibit A. Offsetting the Defendant's child support obligation and the Plaintiff's APL obligation results in a net obligation awarded to the Plaintiff for child support of $81.00 per month during that period of time that she continues to have an APL obligation. The effective date of the APL obligation is August 8,2002. 10 The Defendant's combined gross monthly income from both sources was $2,657.00. See Master's Report and Recommendation dated August 8, 2002. II Pa. R.C.P. 191O.l6-2(d)(1) 12 This determination of income was upheld in the opinion of November 15,2002. 13 See Master's Report and Recommendation dated August 8, 2002. RECOMMENDATION A. The child support obligation of the Defendant in the case docketed to 624 Support 2001 is modified effective August 8, 2002, to reflect the offsetting alimony pendente lite obli!gation of the Plaintiff in the case docketed to 01-4502 Civil. Effective August 8, 2002, the Defendant shall pay to the State Collection and Disbursement Unit as support for his children, Theresa L.U. Burnham, born August 23, 1992, and Jacqueline M. Burnham, born June 7,1996, the sum of $81.00 per month. B. Except as modified herein, the order of November 15, 2002, shall remain in full force and effect. ::J~ 1,,2.003 Date ~'L-U.~ Q i)~D~ Michael R. Rundle Support Master Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Wife's net monthly income Husband's net monthly income Difference Multiplication factor without dependent children Wife's APL obligation Wife $3912.40 - 734.75 $3177.65 Husband $3912.40 - 2075.53 1836.87 x .40 734.75 $2075.53 + 734.75 2810.28 The calculation of Husband's child support obligation utilizing adjusted incomes from Step 2 is shown on Exhibit B. Offset the respective obligations Husband's child support obligation Wife's APL obligation from Step 1 Husband's adjusted child support obligation Exhibit "A" $815.76 - 734.75 81.01 In the Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 57. Total Support Amount if Deviating from Guidelines Calculation $2,810.28 $2,810.28 $3,177.65 $5,987.93 $1,532.00 46.93 $718.97 $96.79 $815.76 $815.76 Date: 1/9/2003 Monthly: $815.76 Exem Weekly: $187.75 tions 1 3 Weekly: Monthly: 58. Justification for Deviatina from Guidelines Calculation and/or Other Cue Comments: SupportCalc 2002 Exhibit "8" SAlOIS SHUFF, FLOWER & LINDSAY ATIORNEYSoAToLAW 26 W. High Street Carlisle. P A r i COLLEEN M. BURNHAM, Plaintiff/Petitioner IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA vs. CIVIL ACTION - LAW NO. 01..4502 CIVIL TERM PACSES NO. 682104787 DAVID M. BURNHAM, Defendant/Respondent ORDER OF COURT AND NOW, this day of March, 2003, upon consideration of the within Petition for Termination of Alimony PEmdente Lite, said Petition is joined with Petition for increase in child support filed to the No. 624 S 2001 and set for an office conference on March 21, 2003 at 10:30 a.m. By the Court, J. SAIDIS SHUFF, FLOWER & LINDSAY A1TORNEYSoAToUW 26 W. High Street Carlisle, P A COLLEEN M. BURNHAM, Plaintiff/Petitioner IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA CIVIL ACTION - LAW NO. 011- 4502 CIVIL TERM PACSES NO. 682104787 vs. DAVID M. BURNHAM, Defendant/Respondent PETITION FOR TERMINA TION OF ALIMONY PENDENTE LITE NOW comes COLLEEN M. BURNHAM, a/kla COLLEEN SEELEY- BURNHAM, by and through her counsel, Said is, Shuff, Flower & Lindsay, and Petitions this Honorable Court as follows: 1. Petitioner is Colleen M. Burnham, a/kia, Colleen Seeley-Burnham, who resides at 4831 Charles Road, Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania 17055. 2. Respondent is David M. Burnham, who resides at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. Respondent is a Sergeant in the United States Marines. 3. On January 6, 2003, the Support Master entered a recommendation for alimony pendente lite for the Respondent, finding that Respondent's net monthly income as determined by this Honorable Court on November 15, 2002 in a companion child support case, was $2,075.53. 4. No exceptions were taken to the Master's Report and Recommendation which became a final Order by January 16, 2003. 5. At the time of the determination of Respondent's entitlement to alimony pendente lite, he had joined the United States Marine Corps Reserves and expected to begin monthly drills in February 2003 with an approximate additional earnings at that time of $500 per month. SAIDIS SHUFF, FLOWER & LINDSAY ATIORNEYSoAT'L\W 26 W. High Street Carlisle, PA 6. Respondent's circumstances have changed in that his Reserve Unit was activated and Respondent is now receiving $12,322.98 annually as a combination of travel and per diem through the Reserves as well as regular Marine Corps pay which, upon information and belief, is approximately $3,342 per month. 7. Respondent no longer has the requisite need for alimony pendente lite. 8. Petitioner seeks an adjustment in child support and an office conference on her Petition for modification is set for March 21, 2003 at 10:30. WHEREFORE, Petitioner prays this Honorable Court to terminate the alimony pendente lite of David M. Burnham effective the date of his activation into the Marines, January 23, 2003. SAlOIS, SHUFF, FLOWER & LINDSAY Attorneys for Plaintiff By: SAIDIS SHUFF, FWWER & LINDSAY A1TORNEYSoAToLAW 26 W. High Street Carlisle, PA II VERIFICATION I, the undersigned, hereby verify that the statements made herein are true and correct. I understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. S 4904, relating to unsworn falsification to authorities. l.. . ,.-.-, . ~, Colleen M. Burnham Date: c 3 - II - C":3 SAlOIS SHUFF, FLOWER & LINDSAY ATI'ORNEYSoAToLAW 26 W. High Street Carlisle, P A COLLEEN M. BURNHAM, Plaintiff/Petitioner IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA CIVIL ACTION - LAW NO. 01- 4502 CIVIL TERM PACSES NO. 682104787 vs. DAVID M. BURNHAM, Defendant/Respondent CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE AND now, this I~ day of /~cl.t 2003, I, Carol J. Lindsay, Esquire, of the law firm of SAlOIS, SHUFF, FLOWER & LINDSAY, Attorneys, hereby certify that I served the within this day by depositing same in the United States Mail, First Class, Postage Prepaid, in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, addressed to: Clyde W. Vedder, Esquire Morris & Vedder 32 North Duke Stneet P. O. Box 544 York, PA 1740~; 1 sl Sergeant David M. Burnham H&S Companies 1/25 -PSC Box 201172 Camp Lejeune, NC 28542-0172 SAlOIS, SHUFF, FLOWER & LINDSAY Attorney~s for Plaintiff /' /1 " BY:~/" (") r~" '- C ~~i : : $~: ~ '" rw" , n-i r;,- .. , 0 ...,... "-j ~ ~;: i ""- -< 0') L -< r::: ,. ...~ ~.' t )> (~; z J"""', )> '--,> C Z ; '" "'t~ ;-' =< ~.:.J (). I ~.' -< -0 B SAlOIS SHUFF, FLOWER & LINDSAY ATIURNEYS'AToLAW 26 W. High Street Carlisle. P A COLLEEN M. BURNHAM, Plaintiff/Petitioner IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA CIVIL ACTION - LAW NO. 01- 4502 CIVIL TERM PACSES NO. 682104787 vs. DAVID M. BURNHAM, Defendant/Respondent ORDER OF COURT AND NOW, this 21~+ day of March, 2003, upon consideration of the within Petition for Termination of Alimony Pendente Lite, said Petition is joined with Petition for increase in child support filed to the No. 624 S 2001 and set for an office conference on March 21, 2003 at 10:30 a.m. By the CO~ Roll r J. r .f! J. .t ~f fJt. 114. !E J~ VIN~'\l}S;\N3d f ";'r'"",-..--. .", I' """'_"~ I' 'iI.'. " I. I ~-., '--_...!'~ln", ,-,-,. -'. .. ',-VI 'v L 1 : II In.' f 'J ";:/,.1 rn ~ L (,~.. 1'1 \,'....- In the Court of Common Pleas of CUMBERLAND County, Pennsylvania DOMESTIC RELATIONS SECTION DAVID M. BURNHAM ) Docket Number 01-4502 CIVIL Plaintiff ) VS. ) PACSES Case Number 682104787 COLLEEN M. SEELEY-BURNHAM ) Defendant ) Other State ID Number ORDER AND NOW, to wit on this 21ST DAY OF MARCH, 2003 IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the 0 Complaint for Support or 0 Petition to Modify or G9 Other ALIMONY PENDENTE LITE filed on DECEMBER 12, 2003 in the above captioned matter is dismissed without prejudice due to: A SUBSTANTIAL CHANGE IN THE PARTIES' INCOMES. o The Complaint or Petition may be reinstated upon written application of the plaintiff petitioner. DRO: RJ Shadday xc: plaintiff defendant Carol Lindsay, Esquire BY THE COURT: JUDGE ... ,_ ,~;~r-.~, I:r:L B:~~ ':' '~.) ( 5/X,-()? Service Type M Form OE-506 Worker ID 21005 /JR/0 (') c :s.:: -oco fTIn: ~-,-., ~~,..... :z r;~ c/)"".", ~c; ~c: <;::"c' '-c ~ '~:;'-'C: o '::"'1 ::x: :.,.. ::.0 N -J o "Tj -rl i= :'--;;8 .') ; ~!P - -- r. ~l-:" -n :.,; ('5 ::3rn --I ~ -< -0 -.ii1t.. r:-? w co COLLEEN M. BURNHAM, Plaintiff Ys. : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA : CIVIL ACTION - LAW : NO. 01..4502 CIVIL TERM DAVID M. BURNHAM, Defendant : IN DIVORCE PRAECIPE TO WITHDRAWAPPEARANCE TO THE PROTHONOTARY: Please withdraw my appearance on behalf of the Plaintiff, Colleen M. Burnham, in the above captioned case. ~~~ 525 North 12'h Street P. O. Box 168 Lemoyne, PA 17043 PRAECIPE TO ENTER APPEARANCE TO THE PROTHONOTARY: Please enter my appearance on behalf of the Plaintiff, Colleen M. Burnham, in the above captioned case. SAlOIS, SHUFF, FLOWER Attorneys fO~laintiff I' ". I,' ......,.. I , .. F BY:~ Carol. . Un 10# #693 26 W Street Carlisle, PA 17013 (717) 243-6222 (") c: ::;:- -0(:5 mn: Z::c zc ~"~. ~t; i;:c L-C >c z =<! o (J c..:> "'Yi n- '.0 ::0 I N ::0.- :::r: ['>..) \.D SAIDIS UFF, FLOWER ~ LINDSAY I1'ORNEV5.A""LAW i W. Hi8h Street Carlisle, PA COLLEEN M. BURNHAM, Plaintiff IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA vs. CIVIL ACTION - LAW NO. 01- 4502 CIVIL TERM DAVID M. BURNHAM. Defendant IN DIVORCE AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT 1. A Complaint in Divorce under ~ 3301 (c) of the Divorce Code was filed on July 26, 2001. 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. 'consent to the entry of a final Decree in Divorce after service of notice of intention to request entry of the Decree. I verify that the statements made in this Affidavit are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information and belief. I understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. 4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities. Mwt j]~ David M. Burnham, Defendant Date: ( 2/( /9"3 ~2 "" (~':'.:) C~5 '~.J c...; ;'O;_j c..", "'-.') c:; -01 LJ --1 ~~~S ?\~: ;,-.' c: {"..J SAIDIS UFF, FLOWER ~ LINDSAY fTORNEYS-AT-LAW ~ W. High Street Carlisle, P A COLLEEN M. BURNHAM, Plaintiff : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA vs. : CIVIL ACTION - LAW NO. 01- 4502 CIVIL TERM DAVID M. BURNHAM. Defendant : IN DIVORCE WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REQUEST ENTRY OF A DIVORCE DECREE UNDER !l3301(c) OF THE DIVORCE CODE 1. I consent to the entry of a final Decree of Divorce without notice. 2. 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. 3. I understand that I will not be divorced until a Divorce Decree is entered by the Court and that 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 to the best of my knowledge, information and belief. I understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. 4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities. ~~~ David M. Burnham, Defendant Date: ezf/ rip o ,,~ c:::> c.:> ~> c) ,'",1 C, (~ 4, ," ,~ .-; ffl ?~J -0rrl ~~3;c; .-.";"<' w -;.. :':!' ~' ~::: J c:> l"'..-; SAIDIS SHUFF, FLOWER & LINDSAY AITORNEYS.AT-LAW 26 W. High Street Carlisle. P A 'I I COLLEEN M. BURNHAM. Plaintiff IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY. PENNSYLVANIA CIVIL ACTION - LAW NO. 01- 4502 CIVIL TERM VS. DAVID M. BURNHAM, Defendant IN DIVORCE AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT 1. A Co~plaint in Divorce under ~ 33()1 (e) of the Divorce Code was filed on July 26, 2001. 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 in Divorce after service of notice of intention to request entry of the Decree. I verify that the statements made in this Affidavit are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information and belief. I understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. 4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities. ~ /V1. E..L..h_. Colleen M. Bu;h;;,- Pi;;?iff Date: I~J~J/03 q ". :~~ "-' <;:;:":) .,.:.;;.., '-,-' i:~? C") o -'n ::;:! f:il::rl 0'1 o () :-,) C,,) '-;.,;; c.:: - SAIDIS SHUFF, FLOWER & LINDSAY A1TORNEYS-AT.LAW 26 W. High Street Carlisle. P A II COLLEEN M. BURNHAM, Plaintiff : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF : CUMBERLAND COUNTY. PENNSYLVANIA CIVIL ACTION - LAW NO. 01- 4502 CIVIL TERM V5. DAVID M. BURNHAM. Defendant IN DIVORCE WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REQUEST ENTRY OF A DIVORCE DECREE UNDER S3301(c) OF THE DIVORCE CODE 1. I consent to the entry of a final Decree of Divorce without notice. 2. 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. 3. I understand that I will not be divorced until a Divorce Decree is entered by the Court and that 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 to the best of my knowledge, information and belief. I understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. 4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities. l ~ ~(..v..,zA-"'< ....4- Colleen M. Burnham, Plaintiff Date: /,Q 1.< I I CJ 3 i"'\) c,) -, "-' C'";;;l <:.:..., c"u :,-~; ;'.; (-j o -."' :::J i:/"j:n [- .~-O'l1' "0 -~':;~~l i :-;.~ C) ~ f ,') SAIDIS SHUFF, FLOWER & LINDSAY A11'ORNEYS-AT.LAW 26 W. High Street Carlisle. P A COLLEEN MARIE SEELEY-BURNHAM, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA Ys. NO. 01-4502 CIVIL TERM DAVID MARTIN BURNHAM, Defendant IN DIVORCE PRAECIPE TO WITHDRAW TO THE PROTHONOTARY: Please withdraw the counts for economic relief set out in the Complaint in Divorce. By: 0 ...., 0 <= c: <= " ,.. ..., ;:g oj 0 :r! f'n 1"., n,;:: ::~:1," n ZT W ~~ (J)J/:'" -<..,;..~ ~~~.: --t~T' '"0 :r: -d >~! :x 9(-) N om 7" --... =2 en ):> ~:;=! -.l ~. II COLLEEN MARIE SEELEY-BURNHAM, PLAINTIFF IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA vs. CIVIL ACTION - LAW NO. 01-4502 CIVIL TERM DAVID MARTIN BURNHAM, DEFENDANT IN DIVORCE ACCEPTANCE OF SERVICE AND ENTRY OF APPEARANCE I hereby enter my appearance on behalf of the Defendant, David Martin Burnham, in the above-captioned action and accept service of the Complaint as August 24, 2001 and acknowledge receipt of the same. c--~..1l&u, Susan Kay C ndi 110 Attorney for ef ndant Supreme Court ID # I.ol{qq ~ DEe 2 9 2003 (") ..., ~ <=> ~ = ..... ~cn 0 :r! lT1[r' ,.., ["11:D Z:r n -oFn Z~- W (fl,"':; :06 ~t~: ~:J -0 ::J:=H ;; (") :JC ~~ ~c) ;pc:: f;-? 0 Z ..... "1:-" -l U1 :J.J" -< Ul -< Ii IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA CIVIL DIVISION: LAW COLLEEN M. BURNHAM, Plaintiff No. 01-4502 vs. DAVID M. BURNHAM, Defendant Action in Divorce PRAECIPE TO REMOVE TO THE PROTHONOTARY: (X) Kindly mark the Petition for Related Claims filed of record on August 9, 2002 in the above-captioned action "withdrawn" by order of Defendant. Respectfully submitted, MORRIS & VEDDER DATED: April 12, 2004 BY, ~/~, Clyde W. Vedde , Esquire 32 N. Duke St. PO Box 544 York, PA 17405 (717) 843-9815 Supreme Court No. 32098 Attorney for Defendant Doc. No. Cwv8510 MORRIS &: VEDDER 32 N. DUKE ST. YORK. PA. IORRIS a: VEDDER 32 N. DUKE ST. YORK. PA. II IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA CIVIL DIVISION: LAW COLLEEN M. BURNHAM, Plaintiff No. 01-4502 vs. DAVID M. BURNHAM, Defendant Action in Divorce CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I, Stephanie M. Warehime, Secretary to Clyde W. Vedder, Esquire, of the law firm of Morris & Vedder, 32 North Duke Street, PO Box 544, Ci ty of York, York County, Commonweal th of Pennsylvania, 17405, do hereby certify that on this 12th day of April, 2004, I served a true and correct copy of Praecipe to Remove, by placing the same in the United States mail, postage prepaid to: Carol J. Lindsay, Esquire 26 W. High St. Carlisle, PA 17013 MORRIS & VEDDER BY: .Q<---I7{ < ~ephanie M. Warehime, Secretary to Clyde W. Vedder, Esquire () .--> 0 c;..) C~ C_) ,l < .L- -< :-:'.". :T: --0 -r; :::u r1"1 r= -0 lT1 :.u ? w C) ~....! LJ -['- -Ti -n ;:;".c -'1 " .-- C-) ).;' ;~< 1-' , C_ "'..J -. <- --, 0 ., -, ill -...-..,: COLLEEN M. BURNHAM, Plaintiff IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA Vs. NO. 01 - 4502 CIVIL DAVID M. BURNHAM, Defendant IN DIVORCE ORDER OF COURT AND NOW, this 7 1'- doy of ~ a praecipe withdrawing the economic 2004, counsel having filed claims raised in the proceedings and indicating that the parties wish to proceed to conclude the divorce under Section 3301(c) without a marital settlement agreement, the appointment of the Master is vacated. BY THE COURT, G cc: Carol J. Lindsay Attorney for Plaintiff Clyde W. Vedder Attorney for Defendant ~:J .~ 5- 07-0<( ~ \f!!\i\:/CiI::~i\: ':}:! A1NnrC! ,.Y!r18 SS : II I.IV L - AVI~ lJOOZ AbvlCNOH10Ed 3Hl :10 3:}I:HO-illll:l ii .' . IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA CIVIL DIVISION: LAW MORRIS Be VEDDER I COLLEEN M. BURNHAM, I Plaintiff i I, II DAVID M. B::~HAM' Ii, Defendant I! I' II Ii II II TO THE PROTHONOTARY: I I , I Ii record on August 9, ~ "Reinstated" by order of Defendant. 'I !I " I, !i Ii II i I I DATED: January 11, 2006 , i i , Ii Ii II Ii II II 'I Doc. No. Cwv00803 I, II !I Ii Ii i: !. Ii Ii I II I' ,i Ii II II 1\ II No. 01-4502 Action in Divorce PRAECIPE TO REINSTATE (X) Kindly mark the Petition for Related Claims filed of 2002 32 N. DUKE ST. YORK. PA. in above-captioned action the Respectfully submitted, MORRIS & VEDDER '''c~~ ' 32 N. Duke St. PO Box 544 York, PA 17405 (717) 843-9815 Supreme Court No. 32098 Attorney for Defendant , MORRIS &: VEDDER 32 N. DUKE ST. YORK. PA. 1, , IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA CIVIL DIVISION: LAW COLLEEN M. BURNHAM, Plaintiff No. 01-4502 vs. DAVID M. BURNHAM, Defendant Action in Divorce CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I, Stephanie M. Warehime, Secretary to Clyde W. Vedder, Esquire, of the law firm of Morris & Vedder, 32 North Duke Street, PO Box 544, City of York, York County, Commonwealth of pennsylvania, 17405, do hereby certify that on this nth day of January, 2006, I served a true and correct copy of Praecipe to Reinstate, by placing the same in the United States mail, postage prepaid to: Carol J. Lindsay, Esquire 26 W. High St. Carlisle, PA 17013 MORRIS & VEDDER ~. / ~ BY: -:;-;;;7 1/ ! ~ephanie M.'Warehime, Secretary to Clyde W. Vedder, Esquire ~"- .~! :;'\ G l.~J ..._,.\ j; IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUN~Y, PENNSYLVANIA CIVIL DIVISION: LAW COLLEEN M. BURNHAM, Plaintiff No. 01-4502 DAVID M. BURNHAM, Defendant Action in Div rce "withdrawn" by order of Defendant. Respectfully MORRIS & VEDD R DATED: January 18, 2006 ~~ vs. I, Ii TO THE PROTHONOTARY: II 'I \' .1 Ii Ii .1 Ii \i II il II 1" II Ij II I !i PRAECIPE TO REMOVE (Xl Kindly mark Defendant's Affidavit f and :i ii, Ii " Ii I I' ,I Doc. No. Cwv0930 I, :1 ,. , Ii j! ., Ii, i: " 1,1. MORRIS a: VEDDER II '\ Ii i ,I II I' " 1\ i I , I I, II 32 N. DUKE ST. YORK. PA. Consent Wavier of Notice filed of record in the above- aptioned action ubmitted, MORRIS 8r: VEDDER 32 N, DUKE ST. YORK. PA. IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTlf, PENNSYLVANIA CIVIL DIVISION: LAW COLLEEN M. BURNHAM, Plaintiff vs. DAVID M. BURNHAM, Defendant No. 01-4502 Action in Div rce CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I, Stephanie M. Warehime, Secretary to C yde W. Vedder, Esquire, of the law firm of Morris & Vedder, 32 North Duke Street, PO Box 544, City of York, York County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, 17405, do hereby certify that on his lsth day of January, 2006, I served a true and correct copy of Praecipe to prepaid to: Remove, by placing the same in the United Stat s mail, postage Carol J. Lindsay, Esquire 26 W. High St. Carlisle, PA 17013 MORRIS & VEDDER /- (,/ /' ( By:;;yL ,I" /5'tephanie M. Warehime, Secretary to Clyde W. Vedder, Esquire (-:': ,- c.,_ /\ f") Co r C; , 'I I, " I I , I IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA , , CIVIL DIVISION: LAW , COLLEEN M. BURNHAM, Plaintiff Ii 'I Ii II II DAVID M. BURNHAM, Defendant vs. No. 01-4502 Action in Divorce MOTION FOR APPOINTMENT OF MASTER 408 Pawnee Drive Plaintiff's Street Address Mechanicsburg, PA 17050 City State Zip Code ~ Carol J. Lindsay, Esquire II Attorney for Plaintiff I ii' 26 West High Street I, Street Address Ii Carlisle, PA 17013 I i City State I I (717) 243-6222 I (Area Code) Telephone Number If I I TO THE HONORABLE, THE JUDGES OF I II i , David M. Burnham, Zip Code AND NOW, TO WIT, this 5009 McDonald Drive, No.3 Defendant's Street Address Mechanicsburg, PA 17050 City State Zip Code Clyde W. Vedder, Esquire Attorney for Defendant 32 N. Duke St., PO Box 544 Street Address York, PA 17405 City State Zip Code (717) 843-9815 (Area Code) Telephone Number THE SAID COURT: diray of February, 2006, comes Defendant, by his attorneys, Morris & Vedder, and moves the Court to appoint a master with respect to the MORRIS &: VEDDER ~ following claims: ~ Divorce Annulment 32 N. DUKE ST, YORK. PA. Alimony (X) Alimony Pendente Lite Distribution of Property Support Counsel Fees Costs and Expenses i and in support of the motion states as follows: 'I I II MORRIS 8r: VEDOER 32 N. DUKE ST. YORK. PA. Ii *' , I I, I' I i i ! 1. Discovery is complete as to the claims (s) for which , the appointment of a master is requested. I I , I, I' Ii II ,I Ii II ! II I I I ,[ Ii I I I ! I I II Ii j motion: Plaintiff incorrectly contends that an informal agreement I, I'! I: II 'j i I II I' II II " , I' II Ii I' I I II II ,I I Ii il i I II 2 . in her action by The Plaintiff has appeared the attorney, Carol J. Lindsay, Esquire. 3. The statutory grounds for divorce are 3301(a), 3301(c) and 330l(d). 4. The action is contested with respect to the following claims: all economic claims. 5. The action does not involve complex issues of law or fact. 6. The hearing is expected to take one (1) hour. 7. Additional information, any, if relevant to the made between the parties controls. Defendant contends that such agreement is null and void. Respectfully submitted, MORRIS & VEDDER Date: February/s-;-2006 By: /I~// Cl~:der![~e ' 32 N. Duke St. PO Box 544 York, PA 17405 (717) 843-9815 Supreme Court No. 32098 Doc. No. Cwv6163-2 2 MORRIS 8: VEDDER 32 N. DUKE ST. YORK. PA. ~ IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA CIVIL DIVISION: LAW COLLEEN M. BURNHAM, Plaintiff No. 01-4502 vs. 00624 SA 2001 PACSES Case No. 795103682 DAVID M. BURNHAM, Defendant Action in Divorce CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I, Stephanie M. Warehime, Secretary to Clyde W. Vedder, Esquire, of the law firm of Morris & Vedder, 32 North Duke Street, PO Box 544, City of York, York County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, 17405, do hereby certify that on this 15th day of: February, 2006, I served a true and correct copy of Motion fori Appointment of Master, by placing the same in the United States: mail, postage prepaid to: Carol J. Lindsay, Esquire 26 W. High St. Carlisle, PA 17013 MORRIS & VEDDER ~), r7 BY: );;:; L " / (' ~tephanie M. Warehime, Secretary to Clyde W. Vedder, Esquire :1 C) 1-,,) " , I:) -"n ::-J < " -cJ .'....., r~l C,-) C"~ -,' ;-, f-,) (,) L;\ I' IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA CIVIL DIVISION: LAW I !COLLEEN M. BURNHAM, I Plaintiff No. 01-4502 i Ii II DAVID II II I vs. 00624 SA 2001 PACSES Case No. 795103682 M. BURNHAM, Defendant Action in Divorce COMPLAINT FOR ALIMONY PENDENTE LITE TO THE HONORABLE, THE JUDGES OF THE SAID COURT: AND NOW, TO WIT, this /?-C~day of February, 2006, comes David M. Burnham, Defendant above-captioned, by his attorneys, il Morris & Vedder, and files this Complaint for Alimony Pendente I' ~Lite of which the following is a statement: II I! I 1. Your Petitioner, David M. Burnham, is an adult male I individual residing at 5009 McDonald Drive, No.3, Mechanicsburg, 32 N, DUKE ST. YORK. PA. I Cumberland County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania 17050. He is the I!Defendant in the underlying Divorce Action, and pleaded the issue ~Of alimony pendente lite in the Petition for Related Claims filed II wi th the Prothonotary on August 9, 2002 and being reinstated II contemporaneous herewith. ~ 2. Respondent is Colleen M. Burnham, an adult female ~individual residing at 408 Pawnee Drive, Mechanicsburg, Ilcumberland County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania 17050. II II 3. The parties were married on October 30, 1994 and II separated on September 1, 200l. II 4. Respondent has not sufficiently provided support for !Plaintiff. , I I II I! " II MORRIS 8: VEDDER I; 5. Respondent is employed at Philip's Office Products and earns $3,600.00, more or less, net per month. Respondent's social security number is 108-54-5283. 6. Your Petitioner is employed at Boscov's and earns ! , i $900.00, more or less, net pay per month. In addition, your I I Peti tioner receives $567.17 as reserve pay which will cease by I June, 2006. Your Petitioner's social security number is 523-90- 4029. 7. Your Petitioner needs reasonable support to adequately jmaintain himself in accordance with the standard of living iestablished during the marriage. , I 8. Your Petitioner is not receiving public assistance. 9. The amount requested by Plaintiff for Alimony Pendente Lite is as much as permitted by law. WHEREFORE, Petitioner, David M. Burnham, requests your 'Honorable Court to enter an Order of Alimony Pendente Lite against Respondent, as well as to require Respondent to provide 32 N. DUKE ST. YORK, PA. II medical support for Petitioner, if appropriate. I! I! Ii i! Ii I' 'I Ii 'I Ii " I' I I! Ii I[ [I II ~DOC. No. Cwv6046 I, I! II II " " Respectfully submitted, MORRIS a VEDDER MORRIS & VEDDER BY'~ Clyde W. Vedder, Esquire 32 N. Duke St. PO Box 544 York, PA 17405 (717) 843-9815 Supreme Court No. 32098 2 !: COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA ss COUNTY OF YORK Before me, a Notary Public, in and for the said County and State, personally appeared David M. Burnham, who being duly sworn according to law, doth depose and say that the facts set forth in the foregoing document are true and correct to the best of his knowledge, information and belief. ~~,jJ~ David M. Burnham (SEAL) Sworn and subscribed to 'i before me this " " flof February, 2006 I -zt~ /5 day '.' ~::/: '; J 'I Ii ~ jfN6tary !' -- / Public /1, :! i! :1 II " " I, II COMMONWEALfH OF PENNSYLVANIA NOTARIAl. SEAL STEPHANIE M, WAREHIME, Notary Public City of York, York County My CommisSlon~xpi~e~~~r_ch 21,3009 !i I' MORRIS 8< VEDDER II , I I I I' II I' I! I I 32 N. DUKE ST. YORK. PA. IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA CIVIL DIVISION: LAW COLLEEN M. BURNHAM, Plaintiff No. 01-4502 vs. 00624 SA 2001 PACSES Case No. 795103682 DAVID M. BURNHAM, Defendant Action in Divorce CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I, Stephanie M. Warehime, Secretary to Clyde W. Vedder, Esquire, of the law firm of Morris & Vedder, 32 North Duke Street, PO Box 544, City of York, York County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, 17405, do hereby certify that on this 15th day of February, 2006, I served a true and correct copy of Complaint for Alimony Pendente Lite, by placing the same in the United States mail, postage prepaid to: Carol J. Lindsay, Esquire 26 W. High St. Carlisle, PA 17013 MORRIS & VEDDER BY: ~'/ /~/ .At phanie M. "Warehime, Secretary to Clyde W. Vedder, Esquire MORRIS &:: VEDDER 32 N. DUKE ST. YORK, PA. (:0 '0 -----<::) --<::. v^ ~. .) ~ ..y () ~ C) ..-1 _.-"\ ~-c je. \'\ ~> -- (5'\ l"-:' ( ',' L,~l BACKGROUND FOR APL PETITION .ft 0 i - i-f6'[) L Name of Petitioner D::lv;(l'M RltT"nn::lm social Security NumberS?1_QO_40?9 Address 00 M D na D' e Me han' r Date of Birth 10 07 h 1 Place of Birth DpmTPr ~() Phone # /7 Maiden name of Petitioner Name of AttorneyClvde W. Ve er, squire Name and Address of employer Boscov I S Occupation ~~l >AJ...C (n..,:',. Average weekly net income ~36() Name of Respondent Colleen M.Burnham Social Security Number 108-54-5283 Address 408 Pawnee Driver, Mechanicsburg, PA 1705'0 Date of Birth 05.07.63 Place of Birth Suffertn, NY Phone # Name and Address of employer Pn;lip'~ Offi~e Products Occupation Acct. Reo -Sales Average weekly net income $900.00 Respondent's military service Race Height Weight Respondentls Father's name and address Respondent's Mother's name and address Other income{s} for parties (if applicable) Respondent's Atty. Carol S. Lindsay, Equire Color hair Eyes P.4'h.......r ~ /TJMLII- 0"') . <4> c;tYf)/~H- When and Where married 10.30.95 - Alexandria, VA Last marital domicile 'ISJT C.t.....,I~, t..( Meek. Are you Plaintiff or Defendant in the underlying Prothonotary's Docket No. 01-4502 When and how much was the Respondent's last contribution for APL/Spousal support? Date of separation fA- 17.. ,0 divorce action? 09.01.01 ~..s- '--f. A1::e you receiving Public Assistance? ( )Yes ( XX)No; Dept. of Public Welfare # Did you ever file a complaint for support or APL in any court? (XX )Yes )No If so, Where? Cllmnprl ;:Inn r.01mry. PA What is the status of that case? Complaint was withdrawn. Reason for separation Remarks A1::e you requesting medical support services? Medical Insurance Information: CompLete this section as fully as poss~le at the time of app~icati.on. Who insures the Petitioner for whom APL is requested? _____Respondent ~petitioner Respondentls Insurance Information Insurance Carrier: Peti tioner's Insurance Information Insurance Carrier: Group/Policy/Agreement number: Group/Policy/Agreement number: List of names for those covered: List of names for those covered: Type of Coverage: ( )Medicare Part A ( )Medicare Part B ( )Dental coverage ( )Vision coverage ( )Major Medical coverage ( )Hospital Plan only ( )Basic Hospitalization/Physician ( )Drug/Prescription coverage/Plan ( ) NO COVERAGE AVAILABLE NX PRESENT Date t\.2)5 he. petitioner/Attorney Signature Type of Coverage: ) Medicare Part A- ) Medicare Part B )Dental coverage )Vision coverage )Major Medical coverage )Hospital Plan only ) Basic "Hospitalization/Physician )Druq/Prescr'ption covera e/Plan ) PRESENT ------~---------------Domestic Relations Office Date APL request received by DRS Docket number Use Below This Line-------------------- DRO number Conference Information DATE MEDICAL INFORMATION IS FULLY COMPLETED AND VERIFIED u ,...., IT'\Ot"l ..T,.....,...""".,... .; .......""....+.;....,... ...................., ""+.;........ ....l",+"" ...........,./ ......n...., ..................... .................................~ .........."'"r'......................... ....._....... Date PC: Data t~_' Cl 'r! ::~~ -:, C.::: ,~..... C'] r~.J (...,) COLLEEN M. BURNHAM, PlaintifVRespondent IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA VS. CIVIL ACTION - DIVORCE DA VlD M. BURNHAM, Defendant/Petitioner NO. 01-4502 CIVIL TERM IN DIVORCE PACSES # 682104787 ORDER OF COURT AND NOW. this 10th day of February, 2006,npon consideration of the Petition for Alimony Pendente Lite and/or counsel fees, it is hereby directed that the parties and their respective counsel appear before RJ. Shaddav on Man'h 14. 2006 at 1:30 P.M. for a conference, at 13 N, Hanover St, Carlisle. PA 17013, after wliich the conference officer may recommend that an Order for Alimony Pendente Lite be entered. YOU are further ordered to bring to the conference: (I) a true copy of your most recent Federal Income Tax Return, including W-2's as filed (2) your pay stubs for the preceding six (6) months (3) the Income and Expense Statement attached to this order. completed as required by Rule 1910.111(;) (4) verification of child care expenses (5) proof of medical coverage which you may have, or may have available to you IF you fail to appear for the conference or bring the required documents, the Court may issue a warrant for your arrest. BY THE COURT, Edgar B. Bayley. President Judge Copies mailed on February 21, 2006 to: Petitioner Respondent Clyde W. Vedder, Esquire Carol J. Lindsay, Esquire Date of Order February 21. 2006 -tl "1 -- / _A UiT lfi: J flt;dday Conference Officer ( YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO A LAWYER, WHO MAY ATTE~D THE CONFERENCE AND '".:. REPRESENT YOU. 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 MAY GET LEGAL HELP. CUMBERLAND COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION 2 LIBERTY AVE. CARLISLE, PENNSYLVANIA 17013 (717) 249-3166 co36\ -n C-,~; ( .,) G' !: .. .. IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA CIVIL DIVISION: LAW COLLEEN M. BURNHAM, Plaintiff No. 01-4502 vs. DAVID M. BURNHAM, Defendant Action in Divorce ORDER APPOINTING MASTER c: 'i!;JI!1',}.UYt E;~;f<e. '~~'i:'~iO~;d ~<;{~:~, ce;g:~, I to t e following cl~ims: i ! Ii I! II I: Ii II )i II II II I II ( ( ( ) (X) Divorce Annulment Alimony Alimony Pendente Lite BY Distribution of Property Support Counsel Fees ) Costs and Expenses rf~~U7r;r; ~v ~v&1~ J. SCHEDULING OF PRE HEARING CONFERENCE MORRIS 8: VEDDER 32 N. DUKE ST. YORK. PA. AND NOW, the day of Prehearing Conference is scheduled for I, 2006, at a.m. /p.m. in the , The parties and attorneys will attend and discuss anticipated issues and settlement of some or all claims. Any request for a continuance shall be in writing and shall II comply with the requirements of Cumberland Rules of Civil Procedure 1920.5l(k). ,I I! '! 'I II II " 11 II II (I I i, , 2006, the DIVORCE MASTERS OFFICE c~ ~ - ..-..... ,:,-',j t~- =.--- ...;.-',\ ~.::,} c-...I SAlOIS, FLOWER & LINDSAY AITORNEYS>AT.I.AW 26 West High Street Carlisle, PA II ,I !i COLLEEN M. SEELEY-BURNHAM, Plaintiff IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA v. NO, 01-4502 CIVIL TERM DAVID M. BURNHAM, Defendant IN DIVORCE AFFIDAVIT UNDER SECTION 3301ldl OF THE DIVORCE CODE 1. The parties to this action separated on August 24, 2001, and have continued to live separate and apart for a period of at least two years. 2. The marriage is irretrievably broken. 3. 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. 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 PaCS, 94904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities. Dated: C.m- ,~~ Colleen M. Seeley, Burnham '\ In the Court of Common Pleas of CUMBERLAND County, Pennsylvania DOMESTIC RELATIONS SECTION DAVID M. BURNHAM ) Docket Number 01-4502 CIVIL Plaintiff ) vs. ) PACSES Case Number 682104787 COLLEEN M. SEELEY-BURNHAM ) Defendant ) Other State ID Number ORDER AND NOW, to wit on this 14TH DAY OF MARCH, 2006 IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the 0 Complaint for Support or 0 Petition to Modify or <Xl Other ALIMONY PENDENTE LITE REQUEST filed on FEBRUARY 17, 2006 in the above captioned matter is dismissed without prejudice due to: THE PETITIONER WITHDRAWING HIS REQUEST FOR ALIMONY PENDENTE LITE. o . The Complaint or Petition may be reinstated upon written application of the plaintiff petitioner. BY THE COURT: J. JUDGE DRO, R. J. Shadday ServIce Type M Form OE-506 Worker ID 21005 '. , D<w~ 1 \)."0 rv- \.,.....--, , ' '^" II ,l.et-oJ ;,-l-<..- HL ~/IAo\" ,.A'J.,,~ it iy~hll j~~L n r:" "-' = G:::;) 0.' ~ ..co" = ~ :r~ n1....:...r r- 1:)m :~:!:~? .:-:"; (~, -,,-..T; ':.') ~-~2 /......" csrn ;;;;.! :.0 -< N = -0 :n: <:;"> U1 = .- 4 ~ SAlOIS, FLOWER & LINDSAY ATIOIlNEfS.AT.\AW 26 West High Stteet Carlisle, PA :\ COLLEEN M. SEELEY-BURNHAM, Plaintiff IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA NO. 01-4502 CIVIL TERM v. DAVID M. BURNHAM, Defendant IN DIVORCE NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REQUEST ENTRY OF 3301(d) DIVORCE DECREE To: David M. Burnham, Defendant You have been sued in an action for divorce. You have failed to answer the complaint or file a counter-affidavit to the 93301 (d) affidavit. Therefore, on or after May 17, 2006, the other party can request the court to enter a final decree in divorce. If you do not file with the Prothonotary of the court an answer with your signature notarized or verified or a counter-affidavit by the above date, the court can enter a final decree in divorce. A counter-affidavit which you may file with the Prothonotary of the court is attached to this notice. Unless you have already filed with the court a written claim or economic relief, you must do so by the above date or the court may grant the divorce and you will lose forever the right to ask for economic relief. The filing of the form counter-affidavit alone does not protect your economic claims. YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU DO NOT HAE A LAWYER, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW. THIS OFFICE CAN PROVIDE YOU WITH INFORMATION ABOUT HIRING A LAWYER. IF YOU CANNOT AFFORD TO HIRE A LAWYER, THIS OFFICE MAY BE ABLE TO PROVIDE YOU WITH INFORMATION ABOUT AGENCIES THAT MAY OFFER LEGAL SERVICES TO ELIGIBLE PERSONS AT A REDUCED FEE OR NO FEE. Cumberland County Bar Association 32 South Bedford Street Carlisle, PA 17013 (717) 249-3166 or 800-990-9108 .. . ... SAlOIS, FLOWER &. LINDSAY ATIO\lNDSoAT.L\W 26 West High Street Cadisle, PA " CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I, Carol J. Lindsay, Esquire, of the law firm of SAIDIS, FLOWER & LINDSAY, hereby certify that on this date a copy of the attached document was served on the following individual, postage prepaid, addressed as follows: Clyde W. Vedder, Esquire Morris & Vedder 32 North Duke Street P. O. Box 544 York, PA 17405 SAlOIS, FLOW -..& LINDSAY 7 " j Carol J. Lindsay, Es ir Supreme Court I o. 26 West High Str Carlisle, PA 17013 717 -243-6222 (") I'~'- 1'-,' 'c:.::> c:::) (:..,.--' o -n .-\ III 111F' rQ ~""l ,; (, ~".._~= -f.',J f',) N C') COLLEEN M. BURNHAM, Plaintiff IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA Vs. NO. 01 - 4502 CIVIL DAVID M. BURNHAM, Defendant IN DIVORCE ORDER OF COURT I k.k 'v\--,^ AND NOW, this day of "\~ 2006, there being no economic claims pending before the Master and an affidavit under Section 330l(d) having been filed on March 14, 2006, averring a separation in excess of two years, no involvement by the Master is necessary, and the appointment of the Master is vacated. BY THE COURT, cc: t.t'arol J. Lindsay Attorney for Plaintiff ~lyde W. Vedder Attorney for Defendant >. ~ ~- U_Jr~ ~2 (:-:~ ()~.) 6[x_~ lLIW.. :~L~ . LL.-F i= .-'-. o co o a ,-,.- u:;::: >- ",..-:( ::c "'" = = <'oJ -- , SAIDIS, FlOWER & LINDSAY IJIOIINE1SolJ.lAW 26 West High Street Carlisle, PA I COLLEEN M. SEELEY-BURNHAM, Plaintiff IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA NO. 01-4502 CIVIL TERM v. DAVID M. BURNHAM, Defendant IN DIVORCE COUNTER-AFFIDAVIT UNDER ~3301(d) OF THE DIVORCE CODE 1. Check either (a) or (b): (a) I do not depose the entry of a divorce decree. (b) xxx I oppose tt-Ie entry of a divorce aecree because (cneck (I), (Ii) or both) (i) The parties to this action have not lived separate and apart for a period of at least two years. (ii) X The marriage is not irretrievably broken. 2. Check either (a) or (b): (a) I do not wish to make any claims for economic relief. 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. (b) xxx I wish to claim economic relief which may include alimony, division of property, lawyer's fees or expenses or other important rights. I understand that in addition to checking (b) above, I must also file all of my economic claims with the Prothonotary in writing and serve them on the other party. If I fail to do so before the date set forth on the Notice of Intention to Request Divorce Decree, the divorce decree may be entered without further notice to me, and I shall be unable thereafter to file any economic claims. I verify that the statements made in this counter-affidavit are true and correct. understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. 94904, relating to unsworn falsification to authorities. Dated: /) PI",,? (ptJ-6 ~~.lJ - David M. Burnham NOTICE: If you do not wish to oppose the entry of a divorce decree and you do not wish to make any claim for economic relief, you should not file this counter-affidavit. I - IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA CIVIL DIVISION: LAW COLLEEN M. BURNHAM, Plaintiff No. 01-4502 vs. DAVID M. BURNHAM, Defendant Action in Divorce CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I, Stephanie M. Warehime, Secretary to Clyde W. Vedder, Esquire, of the law firm of Morris & Vedder, 32 North Duke Street, PO Box 544, City of York, York County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, 17405, do hereby certify that on this 18th day of May, 2006, I served a true and correct copy of Counter-Affidavit Under ~3301(d) of the Divorce Code, by placing the same in the United States mail, postage prepaid to: Carol J. Lindsay, Esquire 26 W. High St. Carlisle, PA 17013 MORRIS & VEDDER BY: ~L' r // c ) ~ephanie M.>>Warehime, Secretary to Clyde W. Vedder, Esquire MORRIS a VEDDER 32 N. DUKE ST. YORK. PA. ...,~ 0 r....:I 0 c:::> c: (= -1'1 ~:: Q.... - ::I!" """;:<10> :;;~ -: rnp N ~ln1 -;"J? N C) ( ) :'.-;j -i"; -0 Z,_?, -7'1 _-.c.;"" (') (.,.) (:5 rn --I ::"-1 '"t;,. l'V 'n .-<:. 0 ~ SAIDIS, ROWER & LINDSAY AIII"""".".,u.lAW 26 West High Street Carlisle,PA COLLEEN M. SEELEY-BURNHAM, Plaintiff : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA : NO. 01-4502 CIVIL TERM v. DAVID M. BURNHAM, Defendant IN DIVORCE PRAECIPE TO TRANSMIT RECORD To the Prothonotary: Transmit the record, together with the following information, to the court for entry of a divorce decree: 1. Ground for divorce: irretrievable breakdown under Section 3301(d) of the Divorce Code. 2. Date and manner of service of the complaint: Defendant was served via Acceptance of Service signed by Susan Kay Candiello, Esquire, August 24, 2001, original attached. (Complete either paragraph (a) or (b)). (b) (1) Date of execution of the Affidavit required by Section 3301 (d) of the Divorce Code: March 14, 2006. (2) Date of filing of Plaintiffs Affidavit of Consent and service of Plaintiffs Affidavit upon the Respondent: March 14, 2006. 4. Related claims pending: None 5. Complete either (a) or (b). (a) Date and manner of service of the notice of intention to file Praecipe to transmit record, a copy of which is attached: Served on Defendant's counsel on April 28, 2006 by first class mail. Q ~-~ r-> ~J <::,~~_;J 0' ,- S--7-. .,,"..~ .- ~ .-1 T-.." rilE ~~2o ':~,:-; ~,~), ::2 --'" ,_ .:l ;1~ '-~" -' :.~-__)rn "::'::..\ """ "0 '< ':,,;'l o w COLLEEN MARIE SEELEY-BURNHAM, PLAINTIFF vs. ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA CIVIL ACTION - LAW NO. 01-4502 CIVIL TERM DAVID MARTIN BURNHAM, DEFENDANT IN DIVORCE ~ 0 ~ e:::> -n -oW ~ ~:rJ ACCEPTANCE OF SERVICE AND ENTRY OF APPEARANCi~ ~ ~~ ~O t"::P I hereby enter my appearance on behalf of the Defendant, David Ma~Jlur~ani~ ,.;;0 r::5 :::.\ rC .' ~ the above-captioned action and accept service of the Complaint as August 24~Oef&.antf acknowledge receipt of the same. JOHN E. SLIKE ROBERT C SAlDIS JAMES D, FLOWER, JR CAROL J. UNDSA Y MICHAEL L. SOLOMON BRIAN C CAFFREY GEORGEF.DOUGLAS,lll THOMAS E. FLOWER MARYLOU MATAS SUZANNE C HIXENBAUGH LAWDFFICES SAIDIS, FLOWER & LINDSAY A PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION 26 WEST mCR STREET CARLISLE, PENNSYL VANIA 17013 TELEPHONE: (717) 243-6222 - FACSIMILE: (717) 243-6486 EMAIL: attorney@sfl-Iaw.com www.sfl-law.com CAMP HILL OFFICE: 2109 MARKET STREET CAMP HILL, PA 17011 TELEPHONE: (717)737-3405 FACSIMILE: (717)737-3407 REPLY TO CARUSI.F March 14, 2006 Clyde W. Vedder, Esquire Morris & Vedder 32 North Duke Street P. O. Box 544 York, PA 17405 Re: Burnham v. Burnham Your File No. 585-51 Dear Clyde: I am enclosing an Affidavit under section 3301(d) filed by Colleen. Colleen and I had a long discussion before she decided that she would simply proceed to divorce. The issue was whether or not, since all other assets were divided, she wanted to assert a claim in your client's pension. As you know, pursuant to Act 175, her entitiement to his pension wouid extend from the date of separation to the date of distribution. Since your client had been serving in Iraq, there was likely an increase in the value of the pension in a substantial amount and Colieen would have an interest in that increase. Colleen determined that she would waive any claim she had to the pension and simply proceed to divorce. Mr. Burnham has decided that he wishes to withdraw his Affidavit of Consent and apply for the Divorce Master. We will go along with him in that regard, but he might want to seriously reconsider the wisdom of that move in light of Colleen's claim on his pension. If your client wishes to maintain his pension without challenge, perhaps he will sign another Affidavit of Consent, withdraw his Motion for the appointment of a Master and permit the parties to be divorced, Very truiy yours, SAIDA" FLOWER & LINDSAY & carol~re CJUbes Enclosure cc: Colleen Seeley-Burnham SAIDIS, FLOWER & IlNDSAY MlDRNI!YSoAT.LAW 26 West High Street Carlisle,PA COLLEEN M. SEELEY-BURNHAM, Plaintiff IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA NO. 01-4502 CIVIL TERM v. 1. (") ,..., ~; ~ ~ -:'1 :'--- ~'" --l :;;; :r _...: n1.:D ~QF;=; :.C. ~,,",;y ;.-- '. ':::::1(:') AFFIDAVIT UNDER SECTION 3301(dl OF THE DIVORCE coilE =:::: ;~~ ,..~.' ~~_. f'.) c5rn ~ .- -1 :;.1 L'l 55 The parties to this action separated on August 24, 2001, and have c61'ltinLi&1 DAVID M. BURNHAM, Defendant IN DIVORCE to live separate and apart for a period of at least two years. 2. The marriage is irretrievably broken. 3. 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. 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. Dated: .3-14 0 (, (!. YY1 r --;~ Colleen M. Seeley, Burnham JOHN E. SUKE ROBERT C SAlDIS JAMES D. FLOWER, JR CAROL). UNDSAY MICHAEL L. SOLOMON BRIAN C CAFFREY GEORGE F. DOUGLAS, III THOMAS E. FLOWER MARYLOU MATAS SUZANNE C HIXENBAUGH Clyde W. Vedder, Esquire Morris & Vedder 32 NDrth Duke Street P. O. BDx 544 YDrk,PA 17405 LAW OFFICES SAIDIS, FLOWER & LINDSAY A PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION 26 WEST HIGH STREET CARLISLE, PENNSYLVANIA 17013 TELEPHONE: (717) 243-6222 - FACSIMILE: (717) 243-6486 EMAIL: altorney@sfl-Iaw.com www.sfl.law.com April 28, 2006 Re: Burnham v. Burnham Your File No. 585-51 Dear Clyde: CAMP HILL OFFICE: 2109 MARKET STREET CAMP HILL. PA 17011 TELEPHONE: (717)737-3405 FACSIMILE: (717)737-3407 REPLY TO CARLISLE I enclose a Notice of Intention to Request Entry of a 3301 (d) Divorce Decree in the above referenced matter. Very truly yours, CJ Llbes Enclosure cc: Colleen Seeley-Burnham ' '. v. IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA NO. 01-4502 CIVIL TERM COLLEEN M. SEELEY-BURNHAM, Plaintiff DAVID M. BURNHAM, Defendant IN DIVORCE ~ C) ,.;:::I -n ::: -t ~~ m~ -~- -'11"'"11 -~'JO '.,_,,~i~ () ;:~-' -r" ,-;:..::-, ~,:~ -":.1.,) .:::.)rn ,=::.\ ~~ '"'" --0 NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REQUEST ENTRY OF 3301(d) DIVORCE DECREE - To: David M. Burnham, Defendant ::2 t;-? N c:> 1.:;; You have been sued in an action for divorce. You have failed to answer the complaint or file a counter-affidavit to the 93301(d) affidavit Therefore, on or after May 17, 2006, the other party can request the court to enter a final decree in divorce. If you do not file with the Prothonotary of the court an answer with your signature notarized or verified or a counter-affidavit by the above date, the court can enter a final decree in divorce. A counter-affidavit which you may file with the Prothonotary of the court is attached to this notice. Unless you have aiready filed with the court a written claim or economic relief, you must do so by the above date or the court may grant the divorce and you will lose forever the right to ask for economic relief. The filing of the form counter-affidavit alone does not protect your economic claims. YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. iF YOU DO NOT HAE A LAWYER, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW. THIS OFFICE CAN PROVIDE YOU WITH INFORMATION ABOUT HIRING A LAWYER IF YOU CANNOT AFFORD TO HIRE A LAWYER, THIS OFFICE MAY BE ABLE TO PROVIDE YOU WITH INFORMATION ABOUT AGENCIES THAT MAY OFFER LEGAL SERVICES TO ELIGIBLE PERSONS AT A REDUCED FEE OR NO FEE. Cumberland County Bar Association 32 South Bedford Street Carlisle, PA 17013 (717) 249-3166 or 800-990-9108 SAlOIS, FLOWER & UNDSAY A..lIUKNIMloAT.IAW 26 West High Street Carlisle,PA i~e . 44693 SAIDIS, .<LOWER & LINDSAY JUlORNI:.-ys,AT-LAW 26 West High Street Carlisle,PA CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I, Carol J. Lindsay, Esquire, of the law firm of SAIDIS, FLOWER & LINDSAY, hereby certify that on this date a copy of the attached document was served on the following Individual, postage prepaid, addressed as follows: Clyde W. Vedder, Esquire Morris & Vedder 32 North Duke Street P. O. Box 544 York, PA 17405 Carol J. Lindsay, Es, uir Supreme Court I o. ~693 26 West High Str Carlisle, PA 17013 717 -243-6222 SAlOIS, FLOWER &. LINDSAY lUu_ATolAW 26 West High Street Carlisle,PA On this /1 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE day of June, 2006, Carol J. Lindsay, Esquire, of the law firm of SAlOIS, FLOWER & LINDSAY, hereby certify that on this date a copy of the attached document was served on the following individual, via first class mail, postage prepaid, addressed as follows: Clyde W. Vedder, Esquire Morris & Vedder 32 North Duke Street P. O. Box 544 York, PA 17405 SAlOIS, FLOWER & LINDSAY . . IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY . PENNA. STATE OF . COLLEEN M. BURNHAM . No. 01-4502 . . VERSUS DAVID M. BURNHAM . . DECREE IN DIVORCE . . . . . . . Ju\o\o ""{, '""')1lJ26 IT IS ORDERED AND AND NOW, . . COLLEEN M. BURNHAM DECREED THAT , PLAINTIFF, . . . . AND DAVID M. BURNHAM , DEFENDANT, . ARE DIVORCED FROM THE BONDS OF MATRIMONY. . . . THE COURT RETAINS JURISDICTION OF THE FOLLOWING CLAIMS WHICH HAVE BEEN RAISED OF RECORl}I'LJ~~S ACTION FOR WHICH A FINAL ORDER HAS NOT YET BEEN ENTERED; ~ The terms of the Separation and Property Settlement Agreement dated June 2, 2003 . . . . . are incorporated, but not merged, into this Decree in Divorce. " . . . ATTEST: J. . . . By THE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ";'f"?1 fr 1'- ~~ @.Le-? ~ it!'~""-- ~ -P"l ~Le-~ '. > . ..... ,:. .#..' .~ ~ ,~... .- -",,'. "'?' .. '..