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CHLOE D. RUPP,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v,
NO. 2000- ~ '17 'l
CIVIL TERM
JAMES A. RUPP,
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION-LAW
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. Ajudgment 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 at the Cumberland County Court House, Carlisle, Pennsylvania.
IF YOU DO NOT FILE A CLAIM FOR ALIMONY, MARITAL PROPERTY,
COUNSEL FEES OR EXPENSES BEFORE THE FINAL DECREE OF DIVORCE OR
ANNULMENT IS GRANTED, YOU MAY LOSE THE RIGHT TO CLAIM ANY OF THEM.
YOU SHOULD TAKE TillS 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
2 Liberty Avenue
Carlisle, PA 17013
Telephone: (717) 249-3166
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CHLOE D. RUFP,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 2000- (. ~ '7?
CIVIL TERM
v.
JAMES A. RUFP,
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION-LAW
IN DIVORCE
COMPLAINT UNDER SECTIONS 3301(C) AND
3301(0) OF THE DIVORCE CODE
1. Plaintiff is Chloe D. Rupp, an adult individual who currently resides at 174
Conodoguinet Estates, Newville, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
2. Defendant is James A. Rupp, an adult individual who currently resides at 133 Oak
Flat Road, Newville, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
3. Plaintiff has been a bona fide resident in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for at
least six: months immediately previous to the filing of this Complaint.
4. The Plaintiff and Defendant were married on March 29, 1980, in Cumberland
County, Pennsylvania.
COUNT I - DIVORCE UNDER SECTIONS 3301 (c)
AND 3301(d) OF THE DIVORCE CODE
5. Plaintiff hereby incorporates by reference paragraphs 1 through 4 above.
6. There have been no prior actions of divorce or for annulment between the parties
as to their current marriage.
7. Neither Plaintiff nor Defendant is in the Armed Forces of the United States.
8. Plaintiff avers that the marriage between the parties is irretrievably
broken.
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9. The Plaintiff has been advised of the availability of counseling and that she may
have the right to request that the court require the parties to participate in counseling.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff respectfully requests this Honorable Court to enter a decree in
divorce.
COUNT II -EOUITABLE DISTRIBUTION
10. Plaintiff hereby incorporates by reference paragraphs 1 through 9 above.
11. The parties have acquired real and personal property, including real estate,
automobiles, bank accounts and other items of miscellaneous property during the course of their
marriage, some of which is marital property.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff respectfully requests this Honorable Court to enter a decree
which effects an equitable distribution of marital property.
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COUNT III - CUSTODY
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Plaintiff hereby incorporates by reference paragraphs 1 through 11 above
13.
The Plaintiff is Chloe D. Rupp, an adult individual residing at 174 Conodoguinet
Estates, Newville, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
14. The Defendant is James A. Rupp, an adult individual residing at 133 Oak Flat
Road, Newville, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
15. Plaintiff seeks custody of Ashley Rupp, born February 16, 1994.
The child was not born out of wedlock.
The child is presently in the custody of Plaintiff at 174 Conodoguinet Estates,
Newville, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
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During the past five years, the child has resided with the following persons at the
following addresses:
Persons
Residences
James A. Rupp
Chloe D. Rupp
133 Oak Flat Road
Newville, Pennsylvania 17241
Chloe D. Rupp
174 Conodoguinet Estates
Newville, Pennsylvania 17241
Dates
birth to
October 6, 2000
October 6, 2000
to present
The natural father ofthe child is James A. Rupp, currently residing at 133 Oak Flat
Road, Newville, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
He is married to the Plaintiff.
The natural mother of the child is Chloe D, Rupp, currently residing at 174
Conodoguinet Estates, Newville, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
She is married to the Defendant.
16. The relationship of the Plaintiff to the child is that of natural mother. The plaintiff
currently resides with the following persons:
Names
Relationship
None
17, The relationship of the Defendant to the child is that of natural father. The
defendant currently resides with the following persons:
Names
Relationship
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18. Plaintiff has not participated as a party or witness, or in any other capacity in other
litigation, concerning the custody of the child in this or in any other Court.
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Plaintiff has no information of a custody proceeding concerning the child pending
in a court ofthis Commonwealth.
Plaintiff does not know of a person not a party to the proceedings who has
physical custody of the child or claims to have custody or visitation rights with respect to the
child.
19. Each parent whose parental rights to the child have not been terminated and the
person who has physical custody of the child have been named as parties to this action. All other
persons, named below, who are known to have or claim a right to custody or visitation of the
child will be given notice of the pendency of this action and the right to intervene,
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff requests your Honorable Court to grant her primary physical
custody of the children.
Respectfully submitted,
Date: 't;leln
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David A. Baric, Esquire
lD. # 44853
17 West South Street
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
(717) 249-6873
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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. ~ 4904, relating to
unsworn falsification to authorities,
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