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KARIN SIMPSON GUTSHALL,
Plaintiff
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: NO. to - 59SZ ~
CHARLES E. GUTSHALL,
Defendant
: 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, Cumberland County Courthouse, 1 Courthouse Square, Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013.
IF YOU DO NOT FILE A CLAIM FOR ALIMONY, DMSION 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 Legal Services Office
8 Irvine Row
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
(717) 243-9400
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NOTICIA
Le han demandado a usted en la corte, Si usted quiere defenderse de estas demandas
expuestas en las paginas siguientes, usted tiene viente (20) dias de plazo al partir de la fecha de la
demanda y la notificacion. Usted debe presentar una apariencia escrita 0 en persona 0 por abogado
y archivar en la corte en forma escrita sus defensas 0 sus objeciones alas demandas en contra de su
persona. Sea avisado que si usted no se defiende, la corte tomara medidas y puede entrar una orden
contra usted sin previo aviso 0 notificacion y por cualquier queja 0 alivio que es pedido en la peticion
do demanda. Usted puede perder dinero 0 80S propiedades 0 otros derechos importanates para usted,
LLEVE ESTA DEMANDA A UN ABODAGO INMEDIATAMENTE. SI NO TIENE
ABOGADO 0 SI NO TIENE EL DINERO SUFICIENTE DE P AGAR TAL SERVICIO, V AYA
EN PERSONA 0 LLAME POR TELFONO A LA OFICINA CUY A DIRECCION SE
ENCUENTRA ESCRITA ABAJO PARA AVERIGUAR DONDE SE PUEDE CONSEGUIR
ASISTENCIA LEGAL.
Cumberland County Legal Services Office
8 Irvine Row
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
(717) 243-9400
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KARIN SIMPSON GUTSHALL,
Plaintiff
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: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
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CHARLES E. GUTSHALL,
Defendant
: IN DIVORCE
COMPLAINT IN DIVORCE
COUNT I
DIVORCE
AND NOW comes the above Plaintiff, Karin Simpson Gutshall, by her attorney, Kathleen
Carey Daley, Attorney at Law, and seeks to obtain a decree in divorce from the above-named
Defendant, upon the grounds hereinafter set forth:
1. The Plaintiff, Karin Simpson Gutshall, is an adult individual who resides at 215
NorthgateDrive, Camp Hill, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17011 but will be relocating to 124
N. 30th Street, Camp Hill, Pennsylvania on or about September I, 2000.
2. The Defendant, Charles E. Gutshall, is an adult individual who resides at 215
Northgate Drive, Camp Hill, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17011.
3. The Plaintiff and Defendant are sui juris, 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.
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4. The Plaintiff and Defendant were manied on October 10,1987, in Mansfield, Tioga
County, Pennsylvania.
5. Neither Plaintiff nor Defendant is in the military or naval service of the United States
or its allies within the provisions of the Soldiers' and Sailors' Civil Relief Act of the Congress of 1940
and its Amendments.
6, The cause(s) of action and section(s) of Divorce Code under which Plaintiff is
proceeding are:
A. Section 3301(c), The marriage of the parties is irretrievably broken.
After ninety (90) days have elapsed from the date of the filing of this Complaint,
Plaintiff intends to fIle an Affidavit consenting to a divorce, Plaintiff believes that
Defendant may also file such an Affidavit.
7, There have been no prior actions in divorce between the parties.
8. Plaintiff' has been advised of the availability of counseling and that Plaintiff may have
the right to request the parties to participate in counseling.
9. The parties may enter into a written agreement with regard to support, custody,
visitation of children, alimony and property division. In the event that such an agreement is executed
by the parties, the agreement may be incorporated by the Court into the final Decree of Divorce.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff requests your Honorable Court to enter a Decree in Divorce,
divorcing Plaintiff and Defendant.
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COUNT II
EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTION
10. Paragraphs 1 through 9 of this Complaint are incorporated herein by reference as
though set forth in full,
11. Plaintiff and Defendant have acquired property, both real and personal during their
marriage from the date of their marriage until the date of their separation.
12. Plaintiff and Defendant have been unable to agree as to an equitable division of said
property,
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff requests your Honorable Court to equitably divide all marital
property.
COUNT m
ALIMONY
13. Paragraphs 1 through 9 of this Complaint are incorporated herein by reference as
though set forth in full.
14. Plaintiff lacks sufficient property to provide for her reasonable means and is unable
to support herself through appropriate employment.
15, Plaintiff requires reasonable support to adequately maintain herself in accordance with
the standard ofliving established during the marriage.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff requests your Honorable Court to enter an award of alimony in her
favor.
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COUNT IV
ALIMONY PENDENTE LITE, COUNSEL FEES, COSTS
AND EXPENSES
16. Paragraphs 1 through 9 of the Complaint are incorporated herein by reference as
though set forth in full,
17. Defendant earns in excess of $300,000 gross per year and has assets which have not
yet been ascertained.
18. Plaintiff has employed counsel, but is unable to pay the necessary and reasonable
attorney's fees for said counsel.
19, Plaintiff is unable to sustain herself during the course of this litigation.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff requests your Honorable Court to enter an award of Alimony
Pendente Lite, interim counsel fees, costs and expenses, until final hearing and thereupon award such
additional counsel fees, costs and expenses as deemed appropriate.
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I verity 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,A. ~4904 relating to unsworn
falsification to authorities.
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By:
Kat een Carey Daley, Esquir
Attorney No. 30078
1029 Scenery Drive
Harrisburg, P A 171 09
(717) 657-4795
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KARIN SIMPSON GUTSHALL
PLAINTIFF
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CHARLES E. GUTSHALL
DEFENDANT
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYL VANIA
00-5956 CIVIL ACTION LAW
IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this 11th day of September ,2000, upon consideration of the attached Complaint,
it is hereby directed that the parties and their respective counsel appear beforeMelissa F. Greevy, Esq. , the conciliator,
at 214 Senate Avenue, Suite lOS, Camp Hill, FA 17011 on the 16th day of October , 2000, at 9:15 a.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 defme 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 the conference may
provide grounds for entry of a temporary or permanent order.
FOR THE COURT,
By: Isl
The Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County is required by law to comply with the
Americans with Disabilites 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.
YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR ATTORNEY AT ONCE. IF YOU DO NOT
HAVE AN ATTORNEY 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
:l Liberty Avenue
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
Telephone (717) 249-3166
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KARIN SIMPSON GUTSHALL,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
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NO. tOo - .5' ~~6 ta:J
CHARLES E. GUTSHALL,
Defendant
IN CUSTODYMSITATION
ORDER OF COURT
You, Charles E. Gutshall, Defendant, have been sued in court to obtain custody, partial
custody or visitation of the children: Caroline Gutshall, date of birth April 5, 1988; Matthew
Gutshall, date of birth November 14, 1991; and Emory Gutshall, date of birth April 20, 1995.
You are ordered to appear in person at Cumberland County Courthouse, One Courthouse
Square, Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013, on . at
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a conciliation or mediation conference.
_ a pretrial conference.
_ a hearing before the court.
If you fail to appear as provided by this order, an order for custody, partial custody or
visitation may be entered against you or the court may issue a warrant for your arrest.
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
FORTII BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP.
COURT ADMINISTRATOR
4TH FLOOR, CUMBERLAND COUNTY COURTHOUSE
ONE COURTIIOUSE SQUARE
CARLISLE, PA 17013
(717) 240-6200
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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.
BY THE COURT:
Date:
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KARIN SIMPSON GUTSHALL,
Plaintiff
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
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CHARLES E. GUTSHALL,
Defendant
IN CUSTODYMSITATION
COMPLAINT FOR CUSTODY
1. The Plaintiff is Karin Simpson Gutshall, an adult individual who resides at 215
Northgate Drive, Camp Hill, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17011 but who will be relocating to
124 N. 30th Street, Camp Hill, Pennsylvania on or about September 1, 2000.
2, The Defendant is Charles E. Gutshall, an adult individual who resides at 215
Northgate Drive, Camp Hill, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17011,
3. The Plaintiff seeks custody of the following children:
Name Present Residence
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Caroline Gutshall 215 Northgate Drive
Camp Hill, PA 17011
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Matthew Gutshall 215 Northgate Drive
Camp Hill, PA 17011
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Emory Gutshall 215 Northgate Drive
Camp Hill, PA 17011
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The children were not born out of wedlock.
The children are presently in the custody of Karin Simpson Gutshall who resides at 215
Northgate Drive, Camp Hill, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17011.
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4. During the past five years, the children have resided with their parents only at 215
Northgate Drive, Camp Hill, Pennsylvania.
5. The mother of the children is Karin Simpson Gutshall, currently residing at 215
Northgate Drive, Camp Hill, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17011, She is pending divorce,
6. The father of the children is Charles E. Gutshall, currently residing at 215 Northgate
Drive, Camp Hill, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17011. He is pending divorce.
7. The relationship of Plaintiff to the children is that of mother. The Plaintiff currently
resides with the following persons:
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Charles
Caroline
Matthew
Emory
Husband
Daughter
Son
Son
8, The relationship of Defendant to the children is that of Father. The Defendant
currently resides with the following persons:
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Karin
Caroline
Matthew
Emory
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Daughter
Son
Son
9. Plaintiff has not participated as a party or witness, or in another capacity, in other
litigation concerning the custody of the children in this or another court.
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Plaintiff has no information of a custody proceeding concerning the children pending in a
court of this Commonwealth,
Plaintiff does not know of a person not a party to the proceedings who has physical custody
of the children or claims to have custody or visitation rights with respect to the children.
10, The best interest and permanent welfare of the children will be served by granting the
relief requested because:
A. It is hoped that the parties will be able to reach an agreement as to the
schedule for the children, which can be memorialized into a court
order as the result of this action,
11. Each parent whose parental rights to the children have not been terminated and the
person who has physical custody of the children have been named as parties to this action. There are
no other persons who are known to have a claim or right to custody or visitation in this matter.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff requests the Court to grant shared legal custody with primary
physical custody of the children to the Plaintiff, Karin Simpson Gutshall, and partial custody to the
Defendant, Charles E. Gutshall.
Respectfully submitted,
DAL LAW OFFICES
K Ween Carey Daley, E guir
Attorney No. 30078
1029 Scenery Drive
Harrisburg, P A 171 09
(717) 657-4795
Attorney for Plaintiff
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VERlFICA nON
I veritY 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.A. ~4904 relating to unsworn
falsification to authorities.
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
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: NO. 00-5956 CIVIL
CHARLES E. GUTSHALL,
Defendant
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: IN DIVORCE
PRAECIPE TO WITHDRAW DIVORCE COMPLAINT
To the Prothonotary:
Please withdraw the above captioned divorce, equitable distribution, alimony, and alimony
pendente lite, counsel fees, costs and expenses at this time.
DALEY LAW OFFICES
By:
Klf een Carey Daley, Es
Attorney #30078
1029 Scenery Drive
Harrisburg, P A 171 09
(717) 657-4795
Attorney for Plaintiff
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KARIN SIMPSON GUTSHALL,
Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: DOMESTIC RELATIONS SECTION
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: NO. 00-5956
CHARLES E. GUTSHALL,
Defendant
: IN CUSTODY
PRAECIPE TO WITHDRAW CUSTODY COMPLAINT
To the Prothonotary:
Please withdraw the above-captioned custody complaint now filed before the Court,
By:
LAW OFFICES
athleen Carey Daley,
If. orney #30078
1029 Scenery Drive
Harrisburg, P A 17109
(717) 657-4795
Attorney for Plaintiff