HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-1666IN THE 'COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND coUNTy, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Plaintiff :
: No.
V.
: /~L~6 Civil Term
.An'x~. ~. U'-~-'I~,5 : IN DIVORCE
' 'Defendant :
NOTICE TO DEFEND AND CLAIM RIGHTS
YOUH~I VEBEENSUED IN COURT. If you wish to defend against the claims set fo~h
in the following pages, you must take prompt action.
You are warned that if you fail to do so, the ease 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, 1 Courthouse Square, 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.
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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,.)¢4973166
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Plaintiff
Defendant
· IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
' CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
· NO. 2003- / (e f~
· CIVIL ACTION - LAW
· IN DIVORCE
COMPLAINT UNDER §3301(c) or (d) OF THE DIVORCE CODE
Plaintiff is C,-c~te
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
who currently resides at
I~'~,,:, sb,.' z3 iD~ iDIIo
2. Defendant is ~w,,~ ~. {,',,3.~,-'~ '/' who currently resides at
.3
3. Plaintiff has been a bona.fide resident of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for at
least the six months prior to the filing of this Complaint·
4. Plaintiff and Defendant were married on q-/ ~t
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5. The marriage is irretrievably broken, and the parties separated on
o
There have been no prior actions of divorce or annulment between the parities.
Plaintiff, to the best of his/her knowledge and belief, avers that defendant is not in the
military service of the United States of America, but is in fact living at the address
given in Paragraph 2 above.
8. Plaintiff has been advised of the availability of counseling and that Plaintiff may have
the right to request that the Court require the parties participate in counseling.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff requests the Court to enter a Decree of Divorce.
Date Plai~ti~, Pro Se
_ ~rt~ 3 ~ , verify that the statements made in this Complaint
are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information, and belief. I understand that false
statements made herein are subject to the penalties for unsworn falsification to authorities as
provided in 18 Pa. C.S. {}4904.
])ate
Plaintiff/
Assisted by:
MIDPENN LEGAL SERVICES
PRO SE DIVORCE CLINIC
8 Irvine Row
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
(717) 243-9400
vii.
Defendant
· IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
· CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
· No. 2oo, -
· CIVIL ACTION - LAW
· IN DIVORCE
PETITION TO PROCEED IN FORMA PAUPERIS
The Petitioner, I~.c;,-,, ~,, ~ L,~-iX % ' 1'"~_ , is the Plaintiff in this action. On
her behalf, I, Joan Caref', ati0me~7 }'or Mid~nn Legal Services, do hereby certify that the
Petitioner is indigent according to the poverty guidelines of MidPenn Legal Services. MidPenn
Legal Services is assisting the Petitioner in filing a divorce case pro se. The Petitioner's
Financial Affidavit showing inability to pay the costs of litigation is attached hereto· Petitioner
requests leave to proceed without payment of fees or costs.
Respectfull~~
Yn'e atl°sT&d
Pro Se Divorce Clinic
8 Irvine Row
Carlisle, PA 17013
pi?tintiff
VS.
· IN THE COURT OF COlvIMON PLEAS OF
· CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
:
· NO. 0~" CIVIL TERM
:
:
AFFIDAVIT IN SUPPORT OF PETITION
FOR LEAVE TO PROCF. ED IN FORMA PAUPERIS
1. I am the P~c,'t,x33r: ~2~ in the above matter and because of my financial condition am unable to pay
the fees and costs of prosecuting, defending, or appealing 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: [.2,.,
Address: ,~.,% \\ ~ ~ t.-~ t~,
(b) Social Security Number:
If you are presently employed, state
Employer:
ecl
Address:
Salary or wages per month:
Type of work:
If you are presently unemployed, state
Date of last employment:
Salary or wages per month:
Type of work:
(c) Other income within the past twelve months
Business or profession:
Other self-employment:
Interest: t~ ~-~ r~
Dividends: ~'~ ~''q ~
Pension and annuities:
(d)
Social Security benefits: I~ ':; cO E
Support payments: ~ c~.~-o ~
Disability payments: r,o ~ },J ~
Unemployment compensation and Ixo ~ [,O
supplemental benefits:
Workman's compensation: t~oc~q C
Public Assistance: I'o '0 ~ [
Other: B) ~-~ ~xt ~
Other contributions to household support
(Wife) (Husband) Name: ~ t~x~.~ ~,-, i,O,,,'"~
If your (husband) (wife) is employed, state
Employer: ~o,--~ It] c.-k ~X3.e ~ ~
Salary or wages per month: ~, 5~(2~
Type of work: ~oq [ ~-.,~e.[ $ e ~. c
Contributions from children: ~ ~ '~"~(-~
(e) Property owned
fi)
Cash:
Checking Account: ,~
Savings Account:
Certificates of Deposit:
Real Estate (including home):
Motor vehicle: Make ~t~ ~a~;-o:.~Year
Cost t\1~)~% Amount owed
Stocks; bonds: ~e~ ~
Other:
Debts and obligations
Mortgage:~ ~ ~o~
Rent: tO ~-,o~
Monthly Expenses: ~
(g)
Persons dependent upon you for support
(Wife) (Husband) Name: Io~6~-
Children, if any: t0~ ,'~
Name: Age:
4. I understand that ! 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 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.
Gany E. Watts, II
Plaintiff
VS.
Amy R. Watts
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY PENNSYLVANIA
No. 03-1666 CIVIL TERM
IN DIVORCE
ACCEPTANCE AND ACKNOWI~EDGMENT OF SERVICE
I, Amy R. Watts, Defendant in the above captioned proceeding accept and
acknowledge service of the Divorce Complaint under §3301 (c) of the Divorce Code filed
in this action by the Plaintiff, Garry E. Watts, II. I also waive any defects in any form or
manner of service, ,~jjLh~, C~
/ ' ' ! Affiy R~/ads,'Defendant
Garry E. Watts, II
Plaintiff
VS.
Amy R. Watts
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY PENNSYLVANIA
No. 03-1666 CIVIL TEP~4
IN DIVORCE
AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT
1. A complaint in divorce under §3301(c) of the Divome Code was filed on April 10,
2003.
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. 1 consent to the entry of a final decree ofdivome after service of notice of
intention to request entry of divorce.
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: 7'~0' ~ Signature: j)
Garry~E. Watts, II, Plaintiff
/
Garry E. Watts, II
Pla'mtiff
VS.
Amy R. Watts
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CZr/~ERLAND COUNTY PENNSYLVANIA
No. 03-1666 CIVIL TERM
IN DWORCE
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 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. §4904 relating
to unswom falsification to authorities.
Date: ~['2~1'3 Signature: ~?~4 ;~
Garry 1/. Watts, II, Plaintiff
Garry E. Watts, II
Plaintiff
VS.
Amy R. Watts
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY PENNSYLVANIA
No. 03-1666 CIVIL TERM
Defendant : IN DIVORCE
AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT
1. A complaint in divorce under §3301(c) of the Divorce Code was filed on April 10,
2003.
2. The marriage ofplaintiffand 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 ora final decree of divorce after service of notice of
intention to request entry of divorce.
1 verify that the statements made in this affidavit are true and correct. I understand that
false statements herein are made subject to the~nalties of 18~Y~.S. Sect~ 4904
relating t° unsw°m falsificati°n t° auth°rit~fi/' / /~//,~ ~--~/
Date: 9/ff/[~_~ Signature: (~//[.Z, ~
'/ / A~ny R/~/atts, De-fendant
Garry E. Watts, II
Plaintiff
VS.
Amy R. Watts
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY PENNSYLVANIA
No. 03-1666 CIVIL TERM
IN DIVORCE
WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REOUEST 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 divome 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 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: /~3 Signature~kmy(y~ R. ¢,~d~/
Garry E. Watts, II
Plaintiff
VS.
Amy R. Watts
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY PENNSYLVANIA
No. 03-1666
CIVIL TERM
IN DWORCE
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(c) of the
Divorce Code.
2. Date and Manner of service of the Complaint: Defendant signed Acceptance
and Acknowledgment of Service form on April 17, 2003.
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: by Plaintiff, August 29, 2003; by Defendant, September 8, 2003.
(b)(1) Date of execution of the PlaintiWs Affidavit required by Section 3301(d)
of the Divorce Code: N/A
(2) Date of filing and service of Plaintiff's Affidavit upon Defendant: N/A
4. Related claims pending: There are no outstanding claims.
5. Complete either paragraph (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 PlaintifFs Waiver of Notice in Section 330 l(c) Divorce was filed with
the Prothonotary: September 16, 2003.
(c) Date Defendant's Waiver of Notice in Section 3301(c) Divome was filed
with the Prothonotary: September 16, 2003.
Plaintiff's Social Security Number: 232-23-9311
Defendant's Social Security Number: 293-74-7817
amy
Attorney for Plaintiff
MidPenn Legal Services
8 Irvine Row
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-9400
IN THE COURT Of COMMON PLEAS
GARRY E.
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY
STATE OF PENNA.
WATTS, II
PLAINTIFF
N O. 03-1666
VERSUS
AMY R. WATTS
DEFENDANT
DECREE IN
DIVORCE
DECREED THAT
__, IT IS ORDERED AND
GARRY E. WATTS, II , PLAINTIFF,
AND AMY R. WATTS
,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 HAS NOT
YET BEEN ENTERED;
ALL CLAIMS HAVE BEEN RESOLVED.
~PROTHONOTARY