HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-1330IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
VALERIE J. BEN-SKANDER,
Plaintiff
Vo
MOHAMED H. BEN-SKANDER,
Defendant
ACTION 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 counseling. A list of marriage counselors is available in the Office of the
Prothonotary at the Cumberland county court House, High Street, Carlisle, PA 17013.
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.
Lawyer Referral Service
Cumberland County Bar Association
2 Liberty Avenue
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 249-3166
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
VALERIE J. BEN-SKANDER,
Plaintiff
MOHAMED H. BEN-SKANDER,
Defendant
NO. 2003-
ACTION IN DIVORCE
AVISO PARA DEFENDER Y RECLAMAR DERECHOS
USTED HA SIDO DEMANDADO EN LA CORTE. Si usted desea defenderse de las
quejas expuestas en las paginas siguientes debe tomar accion con prontitud. Se de divorcio o
anulamiento puede ser emitido en su contra por la Corte. Una decision puede tambien ser
emitida en su contra por cualquier otea queja o compensacion reclamados por el demandante.
Usted puede perder dinero, o proopiedades u otros derechos importantes para usted.
Cuando la base para el divorcio es indignidades o rompiemiento irreparable del
matrimonio, usted puede solicitar consejo matrimonial. Una lista de consejeros matrimoniales
esta disponible en la oficina del Prothonotary, en la Cumberland County Courthouse, High
Street, Carlisle, PA 17013.
SI USTED NO RECLAMA PENSION ALIMENTICIA. PROPIEDAD MARITAL.
HONORARIOS DE ABOGADO U OTROS GASTOS ANTES DE QUE EL DECRETO FINAL
DE DIVORCIO O ANULAMIENTO SEA EMITIDO. USTED PURDE PERDER EL
DERECHO A RECLAMAR CUALQUIERA DE ELLOS.
USTED DEBE LLEVAR ESTE PAPEL A UN ABODADO DE INMEDIATO. SI NO
TIENE O NO PUEDE PAGAR UN ABOGADO, VAYA O LLAME A LA OFICINA
INDICADA ABA JO PARA AVERIGUAR DONDE PUEDE OBTENER ASISTENCIA
LEGAL.
Lawyer Referral Service
Cumberland County Bar Association
2 Liberty Avenue
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 249-3166
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
VALERIE J. BEN-SKANDER,
Plaintiff
Ve
MOHAMED H. BEN-SKANDER,
Defendant
NO. 2003.
ACTION IN DIVORCE
COMPLAINT
AND NOW COMES, this 14th day of March, 2003, the Plaintiff, VALERIE J. BEN~-
SKANDER, by her attorney, Joseph A. Kalasnik, Esquire, and files the within Complaint, to wit:
1. The Plaintiff is Valerie J. Ben-Skander, who currently resides at 4 Gustin Drive,
Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
2. The Defendant is MOHAMED H. BEN-SKANDER, who currently
resides at 534 Hummel Avenue, Apt. No. 2, Lemoyne, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
3. Plaintiff is a citizen of the United States. Defendant is a non-citizen of the United
States with asylum status Both parties have been bona fide residents of the Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania for a period of more than six (6) months immediately preceding the signing of this
Complaint.
4. The parties were married on June 6, 1998, in Carlisle, Cumberland County,
Pennsylvania.
5. There have been no prior 'actions for divorce or for annulment between the parties in
this or any other jurisdiction.
6. There is no collusion between the parties in regard to this proceeding.
6. The Plaintiff has been advised of the availability of counseling and that the Plaintiff
may have the right to request that theCourt require the parties to participate in counseling.
WHEREFORE, the Plaintiff request the Honorable Court to enter a Decree of Divorce on
behalf of the Plaintiff and against the Defendant.
Date: March 19, 2003
/.~Respectfully submitted,
~seph ~. Kalasnik, Esquire
5ttomey for Plaintiff
MENGES, GENT & McLAUGHLIN, LLP
1157 Eichelberger Street
Hanover, PA 17331
(717) 632-1784
Supreme Court ID #76063
VERIFICATION
I verify that the statements made in this Complaint 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.
LERIE J. BEI~/~KAI~DER
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
VALERIE J. BEN-SKANDER,
Plaintiff
MOHAMED H. BEN-SKANDER,
Defendant
NO. 2003-1330
ACTION IN DIVORCE
AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE
I, Joseph A. Kalasnik, attorney for the above Plaintiff, do hereby certify that on April 23,
2003, a true and correct copy of the Divorce Complaint in the above captioned action, was
served on the Defendant, Mohamed H. Ben-Skander, by United States Mail, certified, restricted
delivery, return receipt requested, as evidenced by the attached certified mail return receipt.
April 28, 2003
//3oseph%. Kalasnik
v//Attomey for Plaintiff
1157 Eichelberger St.
Hanover, PA 17331
(717) 632-1784
Sup. Ct. I.D. #76063
Sworn to and subscribed before
me, the day and year aforesaid.
My Commission Expires:
Notadal Seal
Sharo~ L Gossman, Notary Public
. _ I:~'mTwp.,YorkCouffiy
My Commission Expires Nov. 3, 2003
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
VALERIE J. BEN-SKANDER,
Plaintiff
MOHAMED H. BEN-SKANDER;
Defendant
NO. 2003-1330
ACTION IN DIVORCE
AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT
1. A Complaint in Divorce under §3301(c) of the Divorce Code was filed on March
26, 2003.
2. The marriage of Plaintiff and Defendant is irretrievably broken and ninety (90) days
have elapsed from the date of filing and service of the Complaint.
3. I consent to the entry of a final decree of divorce, after service of notice of intention
to request entry of the decree.
I verify that the statements made in this affidavit are true and correct. I understand that
false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. §4904 relating to unswom
falsification to authorities.
Date'~.~.~,4 ....~% t:a~Ot~---~
VALERIE BE~SKANDER, Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
VALERIE J. BEN-SKANDER,
Plaintiff
VS.
MOHAMED H. BEN-SKANDER,
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
No.: 2003-1330
ACTION IN DIVORCE
WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REQUEST
ENTRY OF A DIVORCE DECREE UNDER §3301 (c~
OF THE DIVORCE CODE
I consent to the entry of a final decree of divorce without notice.
I understand that I may lose rights concerning alimony, division of property,
lawyer's fees or expenses ifI do not claim them before a divorce is granted.
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. §4904 relating to unsworn
falsification to authorities.
VXLEPdE J. ]~q-SKANDER, Plaint'
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
VALERIE J. BEN-SKANDER,
Plaintiff
MOHAMED H. BEN-SKANDER,
Defendant
NO. 2003-1330
ACTION IN DIVORCE
AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT
1. A Complaint in Divorce under §3301(c) of the Divorce Code was filed on March
26, 2003.
2. The marriage of Plaintiff and Defendant is irretrievably broken and ninety (90) days
have elapsed from the date of filing and service of the Complaint.
3. I consent to the entry of a final decree of divorce, after service of notice of intention
to request entry of the decree.
I verify that the statements made in this affidavit are true and correct. I understand that
false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. §4904 relating to unswom
falsification to authorities.
Date:
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
VALERIE J. BEN-SKANDER,
Plaintiff
MOHAMED H. BEN-SKANDER,
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
No.: 2003-1330
ACTION IN DIVORCE
WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REQUEST
ENTRY OF A DIVORCE DECREE UNDER §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,
lawyer's fees or expenses ifI 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. §4904 relating to unswom
falsification to authorities.
MOHAMED H. BEN-SKANDER, Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
VALERIE J. BEN-SKANDER,
Plaintiff
MOHAMED H. BEN-SKANDER,
Defendant
NO. 2003-SU-1330
ACTION IN DIVORCE
PRAECIPE TO TRANSMIT REC, ORD
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Transmit the record, together with the following information to the Court for entry of a
divorce decree:
1. Grounds for divorce: Irretrievable breakdown untder §3301(c) of the Divorce
Code.
2. Date and manner of service of the Complaint: Certified Mail Return Receipt
Requested, dated April 23, 2003 and via U.S. First Class Mail.
3. Date of execution of the Affidavit of Consent required by §3301(c) of the Divorce
Code: by Plaintiff- July 24, 2003; by Defendant - July 26, 2003.
Related claims pending: All economic claims scuttled pursuant to oral agreement
by the parties.
5.
Date Plaintiff's Waiver of Notice in §3301(c) Divorce was filed with the
Prothonotary: July 30, 2003. Date Defendant's Waiver of Notice in §3301(c) Divorce was filed
with the Prothonotary: August 5, 2003. Date of execntion of Defendant's Waiver of Notice of
Intent: July 26, 2003. Date of execution of PlaintiXTs Waiver of Notice of Intent: July 24, 2003.
Please submit all papers in this case to the Cj~.krt for entry of an appropriate decree.
Dated: July 31, 2003
J~eph A. Kalasnik, Esquire
~Ienges, Gent & McLaughlin, LLP
v 1157 Eichelberger Street
Hanover, PA 17331
(717) 632-1784
Sup. Ct. I.D. 76063
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY
STATE OF .~. PENNA.
VALERIE J. BEN-SKANDER
VERSUS
MOHAMED H. BEN-SKANDER
NO. 1330 of 2003
DECREE IN
DIVORCE
AND NOW, ~'~g.~J~. : t~~
DECREED ThAt VALERIE J. BEN-SKANDER
MOHAMED H. BEN-SKANDER
AND
, ~ IT IS ORDERED AND
, PLAINTIFF,
, DEFENDANT,
ARE DIVORCED FROM THE BONDS OF MATRIMONY.
THE COURT RETAINS JURISDICTION OF THE FOLLOWING CLAIMS WHICH HAVE
SEEN RAISED OF RECORD IN THIS ACTION FOR WHICH A FINAL ORDER HAS NOT
YET BEEN ENTERED;
NONE
BY THE COURT:
ATTeS-
PROTHONOTARY