HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-1462JOHN KIDMAN,
Plaintiff
Defendant :
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
:
: IN DIVORCE
NOTICE
YOU HAVE BEEN SUED IN COURT. If you wish to defend against the claim 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 divorce is indignities or irretrievable breakdown of the marriage, you may
request marriage counseling. A list of marriage counselors is available in the Office of the
Prothonotary, Cumberland County Courthouse, 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
32 BEDFORD STREET
CARLISLE, PENNSYLVANIA 17013
(717) 249-3166
Plaintiff
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
· CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
· IN DIVORCE
COMPI,AINT
1. The Plaintiff is John Kidman, who currently resides at 417B West Perry Street,
Enola, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17025.
2. The Defendant is Joanne Kidman, who currently resides at 404 Huntington Avenue,
Enola, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17025·
3. Plaintiff and Defendant have been bona fide residents in the Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania for at least six (6) months immediately previous to the filing of this Complaint.
4. Plaintiff and Defendant were married on May 6, 1987 in Virginia Beach, Virginia.
Cf}lINT I = IHVf}RCF,
5. Paragraphs 1 through 4 of this Complaint are incorporated herein by reference as
though set forth in full.
6. There have been no prior actions of divorce or for annulment between the parties.
7. Divorce is sought pursuant to the provisions of the Divorce Code, Sections
3301¢) and 3301(d), in that:
b)
The marriage is irretrievably broken.
Plaintiff and Defendant have lived separate and apart since March 1,
2002 and continue to do so.
8. The Plaintiff has been advised that counseling is available and that Plaintiff may
have the right to request that the court require the parties to participate in counseling.
9. Neither the Plaintiff nor the Defendant is a member of the armed services.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff requests this Honorable Court to divorce the Plaintiff from the
Defendant.
COUNT II - EQIIITARI,E DIgTRIBIITION
10. Paragraphs 1 through 9 of this Complaint are incorporated herein by reference as
though set forth in full.
11. The parties married on May 6, 1987 and separated on March 1, 2002 and have
acquired property which constitutes marital property and have worked out a
tentative agreement which needs to be ratified by the court.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff requests this Honorable Court to equitably divide all marital
property along the proposed agreement.
Date
Respectfully submitted,
COYNE & COYNE, P.C.
Austin F. Grogan, Esqui~
3901 Market Street
Camp Hill, PA 17011-4227
(717) 737-0464
Attorney for Plaintiff
I.D. #59020
VF. RIFICATIO]~
I, JOHN KIDMAN, verify that the statements made in the foregoing Complaint are tree 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 unswom falsification to
authorities.
Date
JOHN KIDMAN,
Plaintiff
Ve
JOANNE KIDMAN,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 03- 1462 Civil Term
IN DIVORCE
PROOF OF ORIGINAl. SERVICE OF COMPI.AINT
I, AUSTIN F. GROGAN, ESQUIRE, hereby certify that I have, on April 12, 2003,
caused a true and correct copies of the attached Complaint for Divorce to be served upon the
Defendant named below by way of certified first class mail, restricted delivery, postage prepaid,
return receipt requested ·
Joanne Kidman
404 Huntington Avenue
Enola, PA 17025
Dated:
7002 2410
0007
COYNE & COYNE, P.C.
By: . ' ' -- _
~ A~n F. ~/ogan, E~squire
/] 3901 Market Street
Camp Hill, PA 17011-4227
(717) 73%0464
Pa. Supreme Ct. No. 59020
Attorney for Plaintiff
1, 2, and 3. Also complete
4 if Restricted Delivery is desired.
tint your name and address on the reverse
that we can returrt-the card to you.
this card to the back of the mailpiece,
on the front~ff space permits.
7002 2410 0007 8508
Form 3811, July 1999
[] Address:
, address different from item 17 [] Yes
If YES, enter delivery address below: [] No
3. ~a..~ice Type
jJ~ Certified Mail
'~l--t Registered [] Express Mail
[] Return Receipt for Merchandise
[] Insured Mail I-I C.O.D.
4. Restricted Delivery? (Extra Fee) ..~Yes
9805
Domestic Return Receipt I02595-00-M-0952
HAROLD J. NELSON, 111,
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff/Petitioner
V.
LINDA NELSON,
Defendant/Respondent
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: 2003-1462 CIVIL TERM
:
: IN CUSTODY
PETITION FOR SPECIAL RELIEF
AND NOW, this 23rd day of April 2003, come the Petitioner, Harold J. Nelson, III, by his
attorneys, Irwin, McKnight & Hughes, and makes the following Petition for Special Relief against
the Respondent, Linda Nelson:
The Petitioner, Harold J. Nelson, III, is an adult individual who resides at 10 Water Road,
Dillsburg, Pennsylvania 17019.
The Petitioner, Linda Nelson,
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013.
is an adult
individual who resides
at P. O. Box 512,
o
The Petitioner filed a Custody Complaint in the Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland
County at Docket Number 2003-1642 Civil Term, a copy of which is attached hereto and marked
as Exhibit "A". At this time a Conciliation Conference has not been scheduled.
The parties are the natural parents of one child, namely, Dylan James Nelson, bom
February 11, 2000.
o
The Respondent removed herself and the minor child, Dylan James Nelson, fi'om the
marital residence on April 9, 2003, without prior notice or warning or explanation. Since that
time, the Petitioner has received no information regarding his son, Dylan James Nelson, his
whereabouts, and his health. He was able to see his son the weekend of April 17, 2003. The
Respondent has refused any further contact of Dylan with the Petitioner.
o
The Petitioner has sought this information from the Respondent's legal counsel. A copy
of said correspondence is attached hereto and marked as Exhibit "B".
°
The Petitioner seeks reasonable legal fees in preparing and filing of this Petition for
Special Relief.
3
WHEREFORE, Petitioner, Harold J. Nelson, III, respectfully requests that this
Honorable Court enter an Order against the Respondent, Linda Nelson, requiting her to
immediately provide custody to Petitioner as requested above as well as legal fees and costs of
this Petition.
Date: April 23, 2003
By:
Respectfully submitted,
IRWIN, McKNIGHT & HUGHES
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013-3222
717-249-2353
Supreme Court I.D. No: 25476
4
EXHIBIT A
HAROLD J. NELSON, III,
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff
LINDA NELSON,
Defendant
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
:
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: O2 - / & qJx CIVIL TERM
: IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this day of ,2003, upon consideration of the
attached Complaint, it is hereby directed that the parties and their respective counsel appear
before Esquire, the conciliator, at
, on the day of
2003 at ~. M. for a Pre-Hearing Custody Conference. At such conference, an effort will be
made to resolve the issues in dispute; or if this cannot be accomplished, to define and nan'ow the
issues to be heard by the Court and to enter into a temporary order. All children age five or.older
may also be present at the .conference.. Failure to appear at this conference may provide grounds
for entry of a temporary,or permanent order.
By the Court,
By:
Custody Conciliator
YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE
A LAWYER OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE OFFICE SET
FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP.
Cumberland County Bar Association
2 Liberty Avenue
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
(717) 249-3166
1-800-990-9108
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES
ACT OF 1990
The Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County is required by law to comply with
the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. For information about accessible facilities and
reasonable accommodations available to disabled individuals having business before the court,
please contact our office. All arrangements must be made at least 72 hours prior to any hearing
or business before the court. You must attend the scheduling conference or hearing.
HAROLD J. NELSON, 111,
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff
LINDA NELSON,
Defendant
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
:
: CIVIL TERM
: IN CUSTODY --v ~:~ ~
COMPLAINT FOR CUSTODY ~; - =*" '~";'~
~D NOW comes the Plaintif~ H~old J. Nelson, E, by his a~omeys, ~inT~c~igh~
~d Hu~es, ~d presents the follow~g Complaint for Custody.
The Plaintiff is Harold J. Nelson, EI, an adult individual residing at 10 Water Road,
Dillsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. 17019.
The Defendant is Linda Nelson, an adult individual residing at 16 Longwood Drive,
Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania 17050.
The parties are the natural parents of one (1) minor child, namely Dylan James Nelson, born
February 11, 2000.
The Plaintiff desires primary physical custody of the minor child, Dylan James Nelson,
and joint legal custody with periods of visitation to Defendant as can be mutually arranged
between the parties.
o
The best interests and permanent welfare of the minor child r~quires that the Court grant
the Plaintiff's request as set forth above.
WHEREFORE, Harold $. Nelson, I~, resl~ectfully requests that he be awarded primary
physical custodY and shared legal ~ustody of igylan James Nelson, as provided herein, with
periods of temporary custody to Defendant as provided herein.
Date: April 9, 2003
By:
Respectfully submitted,
IRWIN, MeKNIGHT & HUGHES
(717) 249-2353
Supreme Court I. D. No. 25476
VERIFICATION
The foregoing Complaint for Custody is based upon information which has been gathered
by counsel and myself in the preparation of this action. I have head the statements made in this
document and they are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information and belief. I
understand that false statements herein made are subject to the penalties of 18'Pa. C.S.A. Section
4904, relating to unswom falsificatiofi to authorities.
ROLD J. NEE~ON~ III ' ~ .
Date: April 9, 2003
EXHIBIT B
ROGER B. IR Y~IN
I~L4RCUS A. McKNIGHT, II1
JAMES D. HUGHES
REBECCA K HUGHES
DOUGLAS G. MILLER
OFFICES
IRWIN McKNIGHT & HUGHES
WEST POMFRET PROFESSIONAL BUILDING
60 WEST POMFRET STREET
CARLISLE, PENNSYLVANL4 17013-3222
(717) 249-2353
FAX (717) 249-6354
E-MAIL: IMHLA IF~.!SUPERNET. COM
HAROLD S. IRP/IN (1925-1977)
HAROLD S. IR~qN, JR. (1954-1986)
IRtVIN,, IR1FIN & IRfVIN U956-1986)
IRWIN, IRWIN'& McKtVIGHT (1986-1994)
IR~FIN, McKN'IGHT &HUGHES (1994-)
April 10, 2003
VIA FACSIMILE (240-0893) AND REGULAR MAll,
THOMAS S. DIEtHJ, ESQUIRE
ONE WEST HIGH STREET, SUITE 208
P. O. BOX 1290
CARLISLE, PA 17013
FILE COPY
HAROLD J. NELSON~ Ill
v. LINDA NELSON
03-1642
Dear Tom:
This letter is to confirm that I am representing Harold J. Nelson, III. Enclosed please find
a copy of the Custody Petition that I have filed in Cumberland County. We have no objection to
the marital issues being litigated in Cumberland County.
Please make arrangements for your client to permit Harold to visit with Dylan. We
would like to know Dylan's whereabouts and where he is living.
My client would also like to attempt marriage counseling with Linda. Please review this
with her and call me as soon as possible.
Very truly yours,
& HUGHES
Marcus A. tMcKni~
MAM:sls
Enclosure
cc: Mr. Harold J. Nelson, HI
VERIFICATION
The foregoing Petition is based upon information which has been gathered by
counsel and myself in the preparation of this action. I have read the statements made in this
document and they are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information and belief. I
understand that false statements herein made are subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S.A. Section
4904, relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
HAROLD J.,lqELSON, ~I~
HAROLD J. NELSON, III,
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff/Petitioner
V.
LINDA NELSON,
Defendant/Respondent
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: 2003,1462 CIVIL TERM
: IN CUSTODY
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Marcus A. McKnight, 1II, Esquire, hereby certify that a copy of attached Petition for
Special Relief was served upon the following by depositing a tree and correct copy of the same in
the United States mail, First Class, postage prepaid in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, on the date
referenced below and addressed as follows:
Thomas S. Diehl, Esquire
One West High Street, Suite 208
P. O. Box 1290
Carlisle, PA 17013
Date: April 23, 2003
By:
IRWIN, Mc/~IGHT & HUGHES
arcus/k. McKnig~} Iii, Esquire
60 WesttPomfret Stre'~t
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 249-2353
Supreme Court I.D. No. 25476
HAROLD J. NELSON, III,
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff/Petitioner
V. :
LINDA NELSON, :
Defendant/Respondent :
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
2003-1462 CIVIL TERM
IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, thi)~'~day of April 2003, upon consideration of the attached Petition for
Special Relief, it is hereby Ordered as follows:
The Respondent, Linda Nelson, immediately provide temporary physical custody of the
minor child, Dylan James Nelson, at the marital home, with the Petitioner, Harold J. Nelson, III,
until further Order of Court,.. ,~
A heari~ is set for ~ ~e O 2003, a~-' ~ m in Courtroom # ~ in the
Cumberland County Courthouse, Carlisle, Pennsylvania.
Judge
CC.'
Marcus A. McKnight, III, Esq.
Attorney For Petitioner
Thomas S. Diehl, Esq.
Attorney for Respondent
%.
HAROLD J. NELSON, III,
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff/Petitioner
V.
LINDA NELSON,
Defendant/Respondent
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
2003-1462 CIVIL TERM
IN CUSTODY
PETITION FOR SPECIAL RELIEF
AND NOW, this 23rd day of April 2003, come the Petitioner, Harold J. Nelson, III, by his
attorneys, Irwin, McKnight & Hughes, and makes the following Petition for Special Relief against
the Respondent, Linda Nelson:
The Petitioner, Harold J. Nelson, III, is an adult individual who resides at 10 Water Road,
Dillsburg, Pennsylvania 17019.
The Petitioner, Linda Nelson,
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013.
is an adult individual who resides at P. O.
Box 512,
o
The Petitioner filed a Custody Complaint in the Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland
County at Docket Number 2003-1642 Civil Term, a copy of which is attached hereto and marked
as Exhibit "A". At this time a Conciliation Conference has not been scheduled.
2
The parties are the natural parents of one child, namely, Dylan James Nelson, born
February 11, 2000.
The Respondent removed herself and the minor child, Dylan James Nelson, from the
marital residence on April 9, 2003, without prior notice or warning or explanation. Since that
time, the Petitioner has received no information regarding his son, Dylan James Nelson, his
whereabouts, and his health. He was able to see his son the weekend of April 17, 2003. The
Respondent has refused any further contact of Dylan with the Petitioner.
o
The Petitioner has sought this information from the Respondent's legal counsel.
of said correspondence is attached hereto and marked as Exhibit "B".
A copy
o
The Petitioner seeks reasonable legal fees in preparing and filing of this Petition for
Special Relief.
3
WHEREFORE, Petitioner, Harold J. Nelson, llI, respectfully requests that this
Honorable Court enter an Order against the Respondent, Linda Nelson, requiring her to
immediately provide custody to Petitioner as requested above as well as legal fees and costs of
this Petition.
Date: April 23, 2003
By:
Respectfully submitted,
IRWIN, MeKNIGHT & HUGHES
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013-3222
717-249-2353
Supreme Court I.D. No: 25476
EXHIBIT A
HAROLD J. NELSON, III,
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff
LINDA NELSON,
Defendant
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
/ & t/3x CIVIL TERM
: IN CUSTODY
.ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this day of , 2003, upon consideration of the
attached Complaint, it is hereby directed that the parties and their respective counsel appear
before Esquire, the conciliator, at
., on the ._ day of
2003 at ~. M. for a Pre-Hearing Custody Conference. At"such Conference, an effort will be
made to resolve the issues in dispute; or if this cannot be accomplished, to define and narrow the
issues to be heard by the Court and to enter into a temporary order. All children age five or-older
may also be present at the .conference.- Failure to appear at this conference may provide grounds
for entry of a temporary or permanent order.
By the Court,
By:
Custody Conciliator
YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE
A LAWYER OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE OFFICE SET
FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP.
Cumberland County Bar Association
2 Liberty Avenue
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
(717) 249-3166
1-800-990-9108
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 bu~siness before the court,
please contact our office. All arrangements must be made at least 72 hours prior to any hearing
or business before the court. You must attend the scheduling conference or hearing.
HAROLD J. NELSON, III,
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
LINDA NELSON, CIVIL TERM Defendant IN CUSTODY
~ r ~,~ ~, ~ .:~
COMPLAINT FOR CUSTODY
AND NOW comes the Plaintiff, H~old J. Nelson, ~, by his a~omeys, ~in~Mc~igh~
~d Hu~es, ~d presents ~e following Complaint for Custody.
The Plaintiff is Harold J. Nelson, III, an adult individual residing at 10 Water Road,
Dillsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. 17019.
The Defendant is Linda Nelson, an adult individual residing at 16 Longwood Drive,
Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania 17050.
The parties are the natural Parents of one (1) minor child, namely Dylan James Nelson, bom
February 11, 2000.
The Plaintiff desires primary physical custody of the minor child, Dylan James Nelson,
and joint legal custody with periods of visitation to Defendant as can be mutually arranged
between the parties.
o
The best interests and permanent welfare of the minor child r~quires that Ne Court grant
the Plaintiff's request as set forth above.
WHEREFORE, Harold J. Nelson, III, respectfully requests that he be awarded primary
physical cUstodY and shared legal ~ustody of i~)ylan James Nelson, as provided herein, with
periods of temporary custody to Defendant as provided herein.
Date: April 9, 2003
By:
Respectfully submitted,
IRWIN' MCKNIGHT & HUGHEs
--~lar 1S e~re
(717) 249-2353
Supreme Court I. D. No. 25476
VERIFICATION
The foregoing Complaint for Custody is based upon information which has been gathered
by counsel and myself in the preparation of this action. I have head the statements made in this
document and they are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information and belief. I
understand that false statements herein made are subject to the penalties of 18'Pa. C.S.A. Section
4904, relating to unswom falsificatiori to authorities.
HAROLD J. NEL-~ON~ l]I- '
Date: April 9, 2003
EXHIBIT B
ROGER B. IRWIN
MARCUS .4. Mci(NIGHT, Ill
JAMES D. HUGHES
REBECCA R. HUGHES
DOUGLAS G. MILLER
LA W OFFICES
IRWIN McKNIGHT & HUGHES
WEST POMFRET PROFESSIONAL BUILDING
60 WEST POMFRET STREET
CARLISLE, PENNSYL YANIA 1701.3-3222
(717) 249-2353
FAX (717) 249-6354
E-MAIL: IMHLA F,"~.~UPERNET. COM
HAROLD S. IRWIN (1925-1977)
HAROLD S. IRI47N, JR. (1954-1986)
IRWlN, IRWI3I & IRWlN (1956-1986)
IRWIN, IRWIN & McKNIGHT (1986-1994)
IRWIN, MclOVIGHT &HUGHES (1994-)
April 10, 2003
VIA FACSIMILE {240-0893) AND REGULAR MAI1,
THOMAS S. DIEHL, ESQUIRE
ONE WEST HIGH STREET, SUITE 208
P. O. BOX 1290
CARLISLE, PA 17013
FILE COPY
.HAROLD J. NELSON~ IH
v. LIN'DA NEI,SON
03-1642
Dear Tom:
This letter is to confirm that I am representing Harold J. Nelson, III. Enclosed please find
a copy of the Custody Petition that I have filed in Cumberland County. We have no objection to
the marital issues being litigated in Cumberland County.
Please make arrangements for your client to permit Harold to visit with Dylan. We
would like to know Dylan's whereabouts and where he is living.
My client would also like to attempt marriage counseling with Linda. Please review this
with her and call me as soon as possible.
Very truly yours,
MAM:sls
Enclosure
cc: Mr. Harold J. Nelson, III
& HUGHES
Marcus A.~McKni~
_VERIFICATION
The foregoing Petition is based upon information which has been gathered by
counsel and myself in the preparation of this action. I have read the statements made in this
document and they are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information and belief. I
understand that false statements herein made are subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S.A. Section
4904, relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
LD J.A~EL~ON, ]I~ ~
HAROLD J. NELSON, III,
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff/Petitioner
V.
LINDA NELSON,
Defendant/Respondent
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
2003,1462 CIVIL TERM
IN CUSTODY
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Marcus A. McKnight, III, Esquire, hereby certify that a copy of attached Petition for
Special Relief was served upon the following by depositing a tree and correct copy of the same in
the United States mail, First Class, postage prepaid in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, on the date
referenced below and addressed as follows:
Thomas S. Diehl, Esquire
One West High Street, Suite 208
P. O. Box 1290
Carlisle, PA 17013
Date:
April 23, 2003
By:
IRWIN, Mc~IGHT & HUGHES
arcus~. McKnig~} III, Esquire
60 WesttPomfret Stre~dt
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 249-2353
Supreme Court I.D. No. 25476
5
JOHN KIDMAN, :
Plaintiff :
VS. :
JOANNE KIDMAN, :
Defendant :
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
No. 03-1462 CIVIL
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE
ANSWER TO DIVORCE COMPLAINT WITH COUI~TERCLAIi2
AND NOW, comes Joanne Kidman, by and through her attorneys,
The Law Offices of Patrick F. Lauer, Jr., L.L.C., and files the
following Answer to the Divorce Complaint:
1. Admitted.
2. Admitted.
3. Admitted.
4. Admitted.
5. Admitted.
6. Admitted.
7. a) Admitted.
10.
11.
COUIIT III - ALIMONY
12. Answers to Paragraphs 1
referenced.
13. Plaintiff has sufficient
COUNT I - DIVORCE
11 incorporated and hereby
funds, and the Defendant is in
b) Admitted.
Admitted.
Admitted.
COUNT II - EOUITABLE DISTRIBUTION
Admitted.
Admitted.
need of Alimony.
WHEREFORE, Defendant requests the Court to order Plaintiff
pay Alimony unto the Defendant.
COUNT IV - COUNSEL FEES
14. Answers to Paragraphs 1 - 13 incorporated and hereby
referenced.
15. Defendant does not have sufficient funds in order to
defend the Divorce Action and therefore requests the Court to
direct that she be reimbursed counsel fees.
WHEREFORE, Defendant requests the Court to direct the
Plaintiff to pay the counsel fees of the Defendant.
Respectfully submitted,
squire
Law Offices of Patrick F. Lauer, L.L.C.
Date:
Jr.,
2108 Market Street, Aztec Building
Camp Hill, Pennsylvania 17011-4706
ID# 84745 Tel. (717) 763-1800
I verify that the statements made in the foregoing document
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.
JO~uN-NE KIDMAN% '
JOHN KIDMAN,
JOANNE KIDMAN,
Plaintiff
V.
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 03.-1462
: IN DIVORCE
Defendant :
AI~'FIDAVIT OF CONSENT
2003.
A complaint in divorce under § 3301(c) of the Divorce Code was filed on March 31,
2. The marriage of plaintiff and defendant is irretrievably broken and ninety days have
elapsed from the date of filing and service of the Complaint.
3. I consent to the entry of a final decree of divorce after service of notice of intention to
request entry of the decree.
I verify that the statements made in this affidavit tn:e 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:
Johfi Kidman, Plaintiff
JOHN KIDMAN,
JOANNE KIDMAN,
Plaintiff
V.
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 03-1462
IN DIVORCE
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.
I understand that I may lose fights concerning alimony, division of property, lawyer's
fees or exp~nses if I 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 tree and correct. I understand that false
statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. Section 4904 relating to unswom
falsification to authorities.
Date:.
JOHN KIDMAN,
JOANNE KIDMAN,
Plaintiff
V.
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: NO. 03--1462
:
: IN DIVORCE
WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REQUEST
ENTRY OF A DIVORCE DECREE UNDER SECTION 3301(c)
OF TH ~: DIVORCE CODE
1. 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 if I do not claim them before a divorce is wanted.
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 unswom
falsification to authorities.
Date:
JOHN KIDMAN,
JOANNE KIDMAN,
Plaintiff
V.
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 03--1462
IN DIVORCE
AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT
2003.
A complaint in divorce under § 3301(c) of' the Divorce Code was filed on March 31,
2. The marriage of plaintiff and defendant is irretrievably broken and ninety days have
elapsed from the date of filing and service of the Compla/nt.
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 1 '
to authorities. 8 Pa.C.S. § 4904 relating to unswom falsification
Date:
JOHN' KIDMAN,
Plaintiff
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: NO. 03-1462
: IN DIVORCE
..
PRAECIPE TO TRANSMIT RECORD
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Kindly 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(c) of the
Divorce Code.
2. Date and manner of service of the complaint: A__.pril 12~ 2003, by Certified Mail~
Restricted Deliver .
3. (Complete either paragraph (a) or (b).).
a. Date of execution of the affidavit of consent required by Section 3301(c) of the
Divorce Code: April 21, 2004, by plaintiff on; April 2, 2,1)04, by defendant
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: N/A
(b) Date plaintiff's Waiver of Notice in Section 3301(c) Divorce was filed with
the Prothonotary: April 21, 2004
Date defendant's Waiver of Notice in Section 3301 (c) Divorce was filed with
the Prothonotary: April 21, 2004
Date:- t~/:~t/0~ ~ ~ff~ j:l~.x._~
Austin F. GrogS, ESQ,~
~lttorney for Plaiutiff { I
Pa. Supreme Ct. No. 59tI2~J
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OFCUMBERLANDCOUNTY
STATE OF ~~~ ]PENNA.
VERSUS
JOANNE KIDMAN,
Defendant
DECREE IN
DIVORCE
AND NOW,_~_~
,~, IT IS ORDERED AND
DECREED THAT
JOHN KIDMAN
., PLAINTIFF,
AND
JOANNE KIDMAN
DEFENDANT,
ARE DIVORCED FROM THE BONDS OF MATRIMONY.
THE COURT RETAINS JURISDICTION OF THE FOLLOWING CLArMS WHICH HAVE
BEEN RAISED Of RECORD IN THIS ACTION FOR WHICH A FINAL ORDER HAS NOT
YEt BEEN ENTERED;
NONE
ATTEST:
PROTHONOTARY