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Home My WebLink About98-07121 ~~~,~,*~*,~,~,,~*~,~,*,*~,,~,'~"~'~'>'~'*,,~.~..~ <~;. <.;.;. .:~;. <~:.' :.;.c , ..~ . ,,-'.'~ -~ ~ ~ \ -_......-~..,...,..,..-~,,'--,.-,.-...- ~ '"-~' ~.' \ ~\ ~I ,/ ~) '''1 ~' ",I ~? ~l .' '''1 '411 .. ~! * ~ .., ~, * ~ ~ " ~ '411 .. ~ ~ll .. ~! ~ .. ~ ~.- ~ IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERI_AND COUNTY ~.~ ~--::~' I:"',(~ ....t.. ',"", . ;J~..,,},tJii'f,_}tt\" ( r',,';\'; "J7~ ~ .'\"-~"$;;';'.:;,,' PENNA. STATE OF Betty Jo Smith, Plaintiff \' ('I....:I!..; "Michael Lynn Smith, Defendant AND NOW, ' decreed that and."", ' +,"l ,,, ~ ':- ;'\; (), .1,121 98 I l) DECREE IN DIVORCE 1drv:'1 19 , 'l~ , " it is ordered and ~ ~ I~ I':' \: ~ * ~ * * $ ~ ~ ~ ~ '.' ~ * ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ * * ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ,. ~: ~ .I. ~ ~ /0- , , , , , . ,J3e!:t.Y ,Jo, ,SmH,h , , , ' ,Michael ,Lynn ,Smith" ", plaintiff, , defendant, are divorced from the bonds of matrimony. ~ ','\ The court retains jurisdiction of the following claims which have been raised of record in this action for which a final order hos not yet been entered; ~ ~: ~ ~'( ~l ~l ~ ~\ ,:,( fl. I ',\ ~~ None, , "';'~'/Ji '''''~(,?,~;2,)t:7 PHdhollld:ll". ~ " ~: ~: ~- :ot:- ;.: .;_:. . :,' '\/,::~ ','tiJ, .'.~' " '/-: .S': ""',' ell'1: ,";1\,\ "'<-'~'f' .,,,~:-+1,..~~ -:= c,I',': ... ,. "'""',i"~ I ,--"",- i~.. ".""., ~". ,- . ", ~. ..- ~ ,. ..:..:. .;".:. <*> .:.:- .:.:- .:.:. ,:.:. .:.:. -:.::.:- .:.: ,..: :. :.:-- :.: ;.: :.~, :.- ;...: -:.: :+:-;+:- :..: :^> -:.;:.: .;...: r"-... " '),/1,""'; 'I .! 1<. II ,<(, lv' ./ , I'" ( .' (. ~".~~ ' l t('I'~, /; ,-/ j /,/ t'''/~,';.ft'>. ;r." "'-:':-::,'ift. . ,"/ /"'l'rt2;/ (: (1;/1 , I. ,,/ \ I ~/'v /-'(, , f ~ ~-' " 'I [. " !I t 1 . . i\ '\\ ~ ~, i I,; I I. I , " .~~~~"\"'\"-;h> ,"t', ,"l"._~}:~I'..''';-'f'~\_'--{'';R~~..,:~.:it~.'lI''''l:\rJ#'::'~'''''''''~!~,,'<>, 'It"\: I lI!I<.\~r..',:,"",,,' "....~"'... ,: .', ... ....... 1~~, .:.:. . ;.-.J-"'~~.. _ __"a.j. Betty Jo smith, plaintiff IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA v. CIVIL ACTION - LAW IN DIVORCE Michael Lynn Smith, Defendant NO. 98-7121 CIVIL TERM 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: 33D1(d) of the Divorce Code. irretrievable breakdown under 2. Date and manner of service of the complaint: Defendant was served with the divorce complaint by U.S. mail, certified, restricted delivery, return receipt requested, postage prepaid; and by first class U.S. mail, postage prepaid. Service was complete on December 19, 1998, when Defendant signed a return receipt, as reflected in the certificate of Service, incorporated by reference. 3. Date of execution of the affidavit required by 53301 (d) of the Divorce Code: December 9, 1999. Date of filing and service of the plaintiff I s affidavit upon the respondent: plaintiff's affidavit was filed on December 17, 1998 and served on Defendant on December 19, 1998. 4. Related claims pending: None. 5. Date and manner of service of the notice of intention to file praecipe to transmit record: Defendant was served on January 13, 1999 with the notice of intention to file praecipe to transmit record by first class U.S. mail, postage prepaid. ' I . /[/11,' I"' ,''\ \. ....l :,\' I' (I' "..' t' \- Megan'C. Huff 'j '~~tJ A~nter" Donald Marr~tz ' STAFF ATTORNEY Date "\ I' I, ,; . \ I I FAMILY LAW CLINIC 45 North pitt street Carlisle, PA 17013 (717) 243-2968 Fax: (717) 243-3639 , . ". .:'" , ''t''"lli ~"",'" I" , ,.,'. ' ~ "~^'"'' :~ ."",""~,,,,,;'rJflr-""'~IV~"'''::.t''t".''''\l:r:'~ "'.tl~"'!.1" '. ,": ,'~,..: ".~ . '.,'.' " 1...~:.,:"1.\::' ,''''''''''',' \ ..,,1.... ":.' _', Betty Jo Smith, Plaintiff : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA v. : CIVIL ACTION - LAW : IN DIVORCE Michael Lynn Smith, Defendant : NO. 98- 7/ J./ CIVIL TERM NOTICE TO DEFEND AND CLAIM RIGHTS You have been sued in court. If you wish to defend against the claims set forth in the following pages, you must take prompt action. You are warned that if you fail to do so, the case may proceed without you and a decree of divorce or annulment may be entered against you by the court. A judgment may also be entered against you for any other claim or relief requested in these papers by the plaintiff. You may lose money or property or other rights important to you, including custody or visitation of your children. When the ground for the divorce is indignities or irretrievable breakdown of the marriage, you may request marriage counseling. A list of marriage counselors is available in the Office of the Prothonotary, Cumberland County 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 2 Liberty Avenue Carlisle, PA 17013 (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. All arrangements must be made at least 72 hours prior to any hearing or business before the court. You must attend the scheduled conference or hearing. , ,> . . ' f . .' " ',' :' j~"~. ..r:,..::"'..:-.~~t,,,"~..;I,~:),~,,~,:~ ",:",r~".~.,,,.:~ ~. ~ ' ";. ~ ' ' '~~ ^'~..... v ,u. Belly Jo Smith, plaintiff : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA . . , .,'.' .'^ ". .' ">~ ~'~:~~:'''':''"'''i",,,,~.,~;r.>:t,_::~''r_''~~',,.:',,,-,",r',L~.~<__,,:.., ,'~:' ~ .-",_'. :'.:: --". ",' . v. : CIVIL ACTION - LAW : IN DIVORCE Michael Lynn Smith, Defendant : NO. 98- '; j.) / CIVIL TERM COMPLAINT UNDER 23 Pa.C.S. !I!I 330Hc) and 330Hd) OF TIlE DIVORCE CODE The plaintiff, BellY Jo Smith, by her attorneys, the Family Law Clinic, sets forth the following cause of action: 1. Plaintiff is Betty Jo Smith, who currently Tesides at 412 N. Pitt Street, First Floor Apartment Rear, Carlisle, PA 17013. 2. Defendant is Michael Lynn Smith, whose last known residence was P.O. Box 54, Burnside, PA 15721. Plaintiff does not know the addresses of any relatives of Defendant or other persons who would be likely to know his present residence or whereabouts. 3. Plaintiff has been a bona fide resident of Cumberland County and the Commonwealth for at least six months immediately previous to the filing of this Complaint. 4. The plaintiff and defendant were married on November II, 1983. 5. Plaintiff and defendant have lived separate and apart since July 22, 1987. 6. There have been no prior actions of divorce or for annulment between the parties. 7. The marriage is irretrievably broken. ,~ ->' t,.,f. ~ . . - ~ ,~, ".'" '" 8. Plaintiff has been advised that counseling is available and that plaintiff or defendant may have the right to request that \he court require the parties to participate in counseling. WHEREFORE, plaintiff requests the court to enter a decree of divorce dissolving the marriage. '- ,I i I . f ./ - 'I '--,'II,I.'l., / . c'" _ Megan C. Huff (if Certified Legal [ntern TH~~ ~ ROBERT E. RAINS KATHERINE C. PEARSON Supervising Attorney DONALD MARRITZ Staff Attorney FAMILY LAW CLINIC 45 North Pitt Street Carlisle, PA 17013 7 I 7/240-5204 ~ r~ I ' } i i' , . ~ 'I I I VERlFICA TION I verify that the statements made in the foregoing Divorce Complaint are true and I I correct, to the best of my knowledge, information and belief. I understand making any false . \ statement would subject me to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. !l4904, relating to unsworn falsification to authorities. Date: /~1/'/f / .') "/;' r" /// ~')e /? 1- C;l)J,~v~ t~t:(~/smith ", ,'.' '.>',' ''';:r''~~..-'-':~".~'-:.".' "":,~';_"'T,,,:,,:-.-....,.....:-."t',-r'"~-:;."":':~~-',~~~."'i'";~~.~''''''7'~~'.-',--,''')' .:r-: "",', "".,': ,'_._' ;-r-:1~"'1 -'-~s.";" ...... , '1 /'.1 ) il! , 1.,,- ~- I ' "', 1- (', - ',.f ,; , , : ,. r: :1 " , . " ,.' .' ,; ,: '.~.~-:-~. :;:'~......:"~ :..;.T,.;:....."'r"".:,~~\', ".~.~.':-;,~~'-'~~~:"~~.- ~'~-":-~~"~"".' .....-....: :" . .. ,'; _'~,' ._ Betty Jo Smith, Plaintiff : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA v. : CIVIL ACTION - LAW : IN DIVORCE Michael Lynn Smith, Defendant : 'd- \ : NO. 98-1' CIVIL TERM NOTICE TO DEFENDANT If you wish to deny any of the allegations set forth in this aftidavit, you must file a counteraffidavit within twenty days after this affidavit has been served on you or the statements will be admitted. PLAINTIFF'S AFFIDAVIT UNDER SECTION 330Hdl OF THE DIVORCE CODE I. The parties to this action separated July 22, 1987, and have continued to live separate and apart for a period of at least 11 years. 2. The man;age is irretrievably broken. 3. I understand that I may lose rights concerning alimony, division of property, lawyer's fees or expenses jf 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. ~4904, relating to unsworn falsification to authorities. Date /c-</~/9% / ~'~~ .'''J ' )/)/ ,.,' * BeyJ ' ,Smith ,'/ '. . 'j.' '_, '".: "~'. .~.,.: ~~:"'~~,""" ~,"l"'; ;\,'T'1''''''~1'_~.:'J' l'rl~."'~".},:!:'.'C'""lI""~. '~?~r....,'''..,. '" -, ~,' " . ,"..:, .. ~. ~ "'.. . . . . ~ " :' ~; ;~=r~" Betty 10 Smith, Plaintiff v. Michael Lynn Smith, Defendant : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA : CIVIL ACTION - LAW : IN DIVORCE : NO. 98-7121 CIVIL TERM CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I, hereby certify that I have served a true and correct copy of the Divorce Complaint and Plaintiffs Affidavit on Michael Lynn Smith, whose last known residence was P.O. Box 54, Burnside, PA 15721, by U.S. mail, certified, restricted delivery, return Teceipt requested, postage prepaid; and by first class U.S. mail, postage prepaid. Service was complete upon receipt by Michael Lynn Smith on the I'ri;, day of :,).,.(, '" V'N , 1998, as evidenced by his signature on the attached green card. 'll) \.-fkl,,- C ' \-4"J~) Megall C~Huff '-' Certified Legal Intern ~ SENDER: ': :~~:: :::~: ~,~a~:~ ~o;. additional feMesa. . ~p your name and aOdreSl he \~ ',0 ~u. OIll roVOl"88 of Ihi. fDf'lTl1O thaI we can rmum thl, :h thIS form to lha front of the mall . . I!. Pt&at, or on the back If ap~ do6s not . nle Rerum R9C8ipt M9qlJfJ619do on he . 5 . The Retunl R&eeipl will show 10 who~ the mall~eC4 below the article number S delIvered. article was dollvered and the dale il 3, Article Addressed to: .! /J/. I ^ P l' . ',~ I ~ / tv C 1 J.Cc J ... /J'U..LIL./ u f!o, .6ry._??/ Sa U<J./c!s.. /n 1!f1~2 " SI 'oS" '0 .. r ! 6, Xn~ure IM:;;;JZb1' PS Form 3811, Decemb.r 1994 "r:. /~ 'O;~",~~, 971Hn ~~ . . ~ ': ... ,;"',,;r,',:. ~,~.::.. 'r;<l~'";' ."~:.:' :.,,-~~' q.:^",", '~:;-'..~'~~'.'-,~'~''t~:';'~I:-'~''~'-''~:'._''~; :>-1. :.:-' "'.,., . . ".:' -;.'. '''".,' j --, .'..' ~'-~~!~r~,,-=: ~"- Bctty Jo Smith, Plainti ff : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA : ", _ ~ '." TO', ',.~~;"':" "\,'J.,~::,~"~-~-~~.-;:.:~.::.-~_,k_="~,-~I~;~~:-_~-~'::'. '~~-',-.~~~:- ";"-', ':. ' . ,:".::e":.. ,':' " < v. : CIVIL ACTION - LAW : IN DIVORCE Michael Lynn Smithf Dcfcndant : NO. 98-7121 CIVIL TERM NOTICE OF INTENTION OF REOUEST ENTRY OF DIVORCE DECREE TO: Michacl L. Smith You havc bccn sucd in an action for divorcc. You havc failcd to answcr thc complaint or file a counteraffidavit to the plaintiff's affidavit. Thercfore, on or after February 3, 1999, the plaintiff can requcst the court to entcr a final dccree in divorce. If YOll do not file with the prothonotary of the court an answer with your signature notarized or verified or a counteraffidavit by the above date, the court can enter a final decree in divorce. Unless you have already filed with the court a written claim for economic relief, you must do so by the above date or thc court may grant the divorce and you will lose forcver the right to ask for cconomic relief. A COUNTERAFFIDA VIT WHICH YOU MAY FILE WITH THE PROTHONOTARY OF THE COURT IS ATIACHED TO THIS NOTICE. 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 A \'cnue Carlisle, Pa. 17013 717/249-3166 . ;J--.s~ '"' Betty Jo smith, plaintiff IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA CIVIL ACTION - LAW IN DIVORCE v. Michael Lynn Smith, Defendant NO. 98-7121 CIVIL 'rERM CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I, Megan C. Huff, hereby certify that I am serving a true and correct copy of the Praecipe to Transmit Record and vital statistics Form, on Michael L. smith, residing at P.O. Box 54, Burnside PA 15721, by depositing a copy of the same in the united states mail, postage prepaid, this :.r:' ') , day of February, 1999. , , ,'I I \ ,," i;;I ""t' l... . ''..--r-:/:, Megan' C. Huff i" certified Legal Intern FAMILY LAW CLINIC 45 N. pitt st. carlisle, PA 17013 717-243-2968 , ' .' .,' """'.' ',,;~. ".., \--: .. ~:f,'." ,~~.~:;t ~.~~;r. .~-,' .j'.. "~:;>-":" ,,~ .' . -', -. - . , " " ,"" . '. '-, . ~. "-~-,',', .'., -~, ,,-, : ~ .' -,' ~ "' '~', '1 ,. ,- -..,-. -~ " Betty Jo Smith, Plaintiff IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA CIVIL ACTION-LAW IN DIVORCE v. Michael Lynn Smith, Defendant ).\ NO. 98- '1' CIVIL TERM PRAECIPE TO PROCEED IN FORMA PAUPERIS To the Prothonotary: Kindly allow Betty Jo Smith, Plaintiff, to proceed in forma pauperis. I, Megan C. Huff, of the Family Law Clinic, Certified Legal Intern for the party proceeding in forma pauperis, certify that I believe the party is unable to pay the costs and that I am providing free legal service to the party. The party's affidavit showing inability to pay the costs of litigation is attached hereto. Date: 11117 /t;,v' j ! /} ~~~Cy/(~ Megan C:' Huff Certified Legal Intern ' (}1l'nl f1-') ~, ROBERT E. RAINS THOMAS M. PLACE KATHERINE C. PEARSON Supervising Attorney DONALD MARRITZ Staff Attorney THE FAMILY LAW CLINIC 45 North Pitt Street Carlisle, PA 17013 (717) 243-2968 1 ~,....' " . ' " . , ".. :. . '.'"" I" , T ,- !-. :. . " '.' .' ~- .' ' .. ~""'-~~ ;-,.,~ ,. ,~-~- .,~_. ~ . " '. Belly Jo Smith, Plaintiff : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA v. : CIVIL ACTION - LAW : IN DIVORCE Michael Lynn Smith, Defendant : NO. 98- CIVIL TERM AFFJDA VIT SUPPORTING PRAECIPE FOR LEAVE TO PROCEED IN FORMA PAUPERIS J. I am the Plaintiff in the above matter and because of my financial condition am unable to pay the fees and costs of prosecuting or defending the action or proceeding. 2. I am unable to obtain funds from anyone, including my family and associates, to pay the costs of litigation. 3. I represent that the information below relating to my ability to pay the fees and costs is true and correct. (a) Name: Betty Jo Smith Address: 412 North Pitt Street, First Floor Apartment Rear, Carlisle, PA 17013 Social Security No.: 193-48- J172 (b) Employment If you are presently employed, state Employer: Pilot Corporation Address: 1165 Harrisburg Pike, Carlisle, PA 17013 Salary or wages per month: $1,215 (gross) Type of work: Gas cashier (c) Other income within the past twelve months Business or profession: $0 Other self-employment: $0 Interest: $0 Dividends: $0 Pension and annuities: $0 Social security benefits: SO Support payments: $0 Disability payments: SO Unemployment compensation and supplemental benefits: SO Workman's compensation: $0 Public Assistance: SO " ' , . - .' . ." - -.. :, ; . "~" .'. ".' ,," . ',- ,- !, . . . "'.' \ - , ;.'.' ..... ".' ", ':" , . : . ,- , - ' - ;._,-~ .....' ,"-"""",-",;,,;;:-- ~ Other: $0 (d) Other contributions to household support Contributions from children: Son's disability payments: $422 Contributions from parents: $0 Other contributions: $0 (e) Property owned Cash: $0 Checking account: $0 Savings account: $50 Certificates of deposit: $0 Real estate (including home): Motor vehicle: 1983 Cadillac Cost $1,500, Amount Owed $1,500 Stocks; bonds: $0 Other: $0 (I) Debts and obligations Mortgage: $0 Rent: $395 Loans: $0 Other: Electric: $70 Gas: $80 Telephone: $40 Car insurance: $40 Car maintenance and repair: $50 Car payments: $100 Gas for the car: $65 Food: $325 Medical insurance: $85 Over the counter medicine: $25 Glasses for son: $10 Reading material for son: $43 Clothes: $25 Nonfood household supplies: $45 Cable: $45 School expenses: $20 Past debts: $33 Parking tickets: $10 (g) Persons dependent upon you for support (Wife)(Husband) Name: N/A Children, if any: Name: Age: Christina Lee 15 Dustin Ryan 14 Other persons: N/ A , .- ~. .' ." ~ ,',., ,", ;'-r' , . .... . i ' > :. I .- ~." ",:." . .' , '\', .) ,': 'W_', " .' .' " :,. .", , " . l. -' .... 4. I understand that I have a continuing obligation to inform the court of improvement in my financial circumstances which would permit me to pay the costs incurred herein. 5. I verify that tlle statements made in this affidavit are true and correcl. I understand tllat false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. ~4904, relating to unsworn falsification to authorities. Date~' ~" -' '", ,./7 X/f!. ,:_..' ~, - ,.:(t?- ~y 6 Smith, Petitioner -<..~ .- 1~i-::r'.~ A.~ . . , ' . -,' .'. ' . ': : . ... \ ,.' . ,~. . ,.', " .' ", - '. : " ,:\ ::. . . ':" : J:,' . " . ,'. '. " .. ( , ~, ",