HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-1701BRITTANY DANELLE HOOD,
Plaintiff,
V.
TREVOR MICHAEL HOOD,
Defendant.
· IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
· CUMBE~~ COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
· NO. 0;3 -- /701
· CIVIL ACTION - LAW
· IN DIVORCE
NOTICE TO DEFEND AND CLAIM RIGHTS
YOU HAVE BEEN SUED IN COURT. If you wish to defend against the cl'aims 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 at the Office of
the Prothonotary at South Hanover Street, Carlisle, Pennsylvania, 17013.
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 Lawyer Referral Service
4th Floor, Cumberland County Courthouse
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
Telephone: (717) 240-6200
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BRITTANY DANELLE HOOD,
Plaintiff
V.
TREVOR MICHAEL HOOD,
Defendant.
· IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
· CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
· CIVIL ACTION - LAW
· IN DIVORCE
COMPLAINT IN DIVORCE
AND NOW comes Plaintiff, Brittany Danelle Hood, by and through her attorney,
Edward J. Mimnagh, Esquire, and files this Complaint under Section 3301(¢) of the
Pennsylvania Divorce Code, based upon the following:
1. Plaintiff, Brittany Danelle Hood, is an adult individual who currently
resides at 5722 Cloverdale Road, Harrisburg, 17112, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, since April
2003.
2. Defendant, Trevor Michael Hood, is an adult individual who has resided at
8 South George Street, Mechanicsburg, 17055, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, since April
2000.
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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 June 12, 1999, in Mechanicsburg,
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. (See Marriage Certificate attached hereto as Exhibit "A")
5. There has been
parties, in this or any other jurisdiction.
no prior action of divorce or
annulment between the
6. The marriage of the parties is irretrievably broken.
7. Plaintiff avers that she has been advised of availability of counseling and
she is aware of her right to request that the parties participate in counseling.
8. Plaintiff avers that Defendant is not in the military or naval services of the
United States or its allies, or is otherwise within the provisions of the Soldiers and Sailors Civil
Relief Act of Congress of 1940 and its amendments.
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divorce.
Plaintiff respectfully requests this Honorable Court to enter a decree in
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff prays for divorce from the bonds of matrimony existing between
the Plaintiff and Defendant.
Respectfully submitted,
Date:
THE LAW OFFICES OF
EDWARD J. MIMNAGit
Edward J. Mimnagh, Esquire
Attorney for Plaintiff
Pa. Supreme Court ID# 87860
203 West Caracas Avenue, Suite 201
Hershey, Pennsylvania 17033-2178
Telephone: (717) 534-2600
Fax: (717) 534-1344
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Exhibit A
VERIFICATION
I, Brittany Danelle Hood, do verify that the facts contained in the foregoing Complaint
in Divorce are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information, and belief. I
understand that false statements in this Complaint are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S.
§ 4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
Date:
Brittany Danel~d ~
Plaintiff
BRITTANY DANELLE HOOD,
Plaintiff,
V.
TREVOR MICHAEL HOOD,
Defendant.
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
:
: NO. 03-1701 CIVIL TERM
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: IN DIVORCE
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
On this 16th day of April, 2003, I, Jodean E. Trostle, paralegal, of the Law Offices of
Edward J. Mimnagh, 203 West Caracas Avenue, Suite 201, Hershey, Pennsylvania 17033-2178,
hereby certify that I served a true and correct copy of the foregoing Complaint in Divorce, No.
03-1701, upon the Defendant, Trevor M. Hood via United States Mail, Postage Prepaid, and
Certified United States Mail Return Receipt Requested to the address as follows:
Trevor M. Hood
8 South George Street
Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania 17055
Date:
By:
/TJodean E rI'rostle, Paralegal
Michael S. Travis
Attorney at Law
4076 Market Street, Suite 209
Camp Hill, PA 17011
(717) 731-9502
BRITTANY DANELLE HOOD,
Plaintiff,
Vo
TREVOR MICHAEL HOOD,
Defendant.
) IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
) CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
)
) No. 03-1701 CIVIL TERM
)
) CIVIL ACTION - LAW
) IN DIVORCE
Entry of Appearance
To the Prothonotary:
Please enter my appearance on behalf of Trevor M. Hood, Defendant in the above matter.
4076 Market Street, Suite 209
Camp Hill, PA 17011
717-731-9502
Attorney for Defendant
Date:
Michael S. Travis
Attorney for Petitioner
4076 Market Street, Suite 209
Camp Hill, PA 17011
(717) 731-9502
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY
BRITTANY D. HOOD )
Plaintiff/Respondent, )
v. )
) No. 2003-1701
TREVOR M. HOOD ) In Divorce
Defendant/Petitioner. )
Petition for Exclusive Occupancy of the Marital Residence
The Petition of Trevor Hood represents that:
1. The Petitioner is Trevor M. Hood and resides at 8 S. George Street,
Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
2. Respondent is Brittany Hood and resides at 57212 Cloverdale Road, Harrisburg,
Dauphin County, Pennsylvania.
3. Petitioner and Respondent are husband and wife,, having been married on June 12,
1999.
4. On April 14, 2003, Respondent instituted the above captioned divorce action.
5. Respondent left the marital residence on her own accord, after admitting to an
adulterous relationship.
6. Respondent requested that Petitioner not speak directly with her after he attempted
to give her mail.
7. On Jtme 24, 2003, Respondent appeared at the marital residence demanding
property after her counsel was advised that she should not appear at the former marital residence.
8. Respondent appeared with her boyfriend, Justin McShane, Esquire, who, earlier in
the day, made vague unspecific threats against Petitioner if he did not surrender a guitar.
9. Respondent and her boyfriend refused to leave tmtil the property was surrendered.
10. On October 7, 2003, Respondent's counsel, Edward Mimnagh, sent a letter
looking for numerous items of personalty subject to equitable distribution.
11. Petitioner requests an Order granting him exclusive occupancy of the martial
residence to prevent a breach of peace by Respondent or her boyfriend and to prevent any
attempts to take property from the residence without agreement of the parties and to insure the
Petitioner's privacy.
I2. It is averred that if an Order is not issued, the Respondent will attempt to take the
law into her hands, to appear at the residence, which may escalate into violence.
13. It is averred that the actions to claim property before equitable distribution are
done to obtain an advantage in the divorce proceedings by Respondent.
14. Respondent's counsel, Edward J. Mimnagh, Esquire, does not concur with this
petition.
WHEREFORE, Petitioner requests this Honorable Court to enter an Order awarding
exclusive occupancy of the marital residence and denying Respondent access to the home.
_,~Y__' _~mitted,
6 Market Street, Suite 209
Camp Hill, PA 17011
717-731-9502
Attorney for Petitioner
VERIFICATION
I verify that the statements made in the foregoing document are true and correct. [
mderstand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. Section
4904 relating to unswom falsification to authorities.
Dated:
Trevor M. Hood, Petitioner
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY
BRITTANY D. HOOD )
Plaintiff/Respondent, )
v. )
) No. 2003-1701
TREVOR M. HOOD ) In Divorce
Defendant/Petitioner. )
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
1, Michael S. Travis, certify that I have this day served a true and correct copy of the
foregoing document by first class mail, postage prepaid, on the following person(s), addressed as
follows:
Date:
Edward J. Mimnagh, Esquire
203 West Caracas Avenue
Suite 201
Hershey, PA 17033
s.' ravis
ID No. 77399
4076 Market Street, Suite 209
Cmnp Hill, PA 17011
(717) 731-9502
Attorney for Petitioner
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY
BRITTANY HOOD )
Plaintiff, )
v. )
) No. 2003-1701
TREVOR HOOD ) In Divorce
Defendant. )
NOTICE OF SERVICE OF INTERROGATORIES
DIRECTED TO PLAINTIFF
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Please take notice that Defendant has served interrogatories upon Plaintiff; upon
203 West Caracas Avenue, Suite 201, Hers A 17033.
Edward Mimnagh, Esquire, venue, Sm're 2~
Attorney for Defendant
4076 Market Street, Suite 209
Camp Hill, PA 17011
(717) 731-9502
Date:
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Michael S. Travis, certify that I have this day served true and correct copy of the
foregoing document by first class mail, postage prepaid, on the following person, addressed as
follows:
Dated:
Edward J. Mimnagh, Esquire
203 West Caracas Avenue
Suite 201
Hershey, PA
ID No. 77399
4076 Market Street, Suite 209
Camp Hill, PA 1701
(717)731-9502
Fax 731-9511
Attorney for Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY
BRITTANY D. HOOD )
Plaintiff/Respondent, )
v. )
) No. 2003-1701
TREVOR M. HOOD ) In Divorce
Defendant/Petitioner. )
RULE TO SHOW CAUSE
AND NOW, this [~ pqday of ~)3 , 2003, a Rule is issued upon Respondent,
Brittany D. Hood, to show cause, if any, why e'~clusive occupancy of the marital residence
should not be granted to Petitioner, Trevor M. Hood.
D.,,i~tribution:
· 'fvlichael S. Travis, Attorney for Petitioner
oLZ/dward J. Mimnagh, Attorney for Respondent
By the Court:
BRHTANY DANEL]
Plaintit
V.
TREVOR MICHAEL
Defend
,E HOOD,
[/Respondent,
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: NO. 2003-1701
HOOD, :
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
mffPetitioner. : 1N DIVORCE
RESPONDENT~
OCCUPANCY O
AND NOW,
through her attorney,
Defendant, Trevor M
follows:
Mechanicsburg, Cumb
ANSWER TO PETITIONER'S PETITION FOR EXCLUSIVE
F THE MARITAL RESIDENCE AND RULE TO SHOW CAUSE
Plaintiff, Brittany Danelle Hood, (hereinafter "Respondent"), by and
Edward J. Mimnagh, Esquire, hereby Answer the Petition filed by
chael Hood (hereinafter "Petitioner") and in support thereof, avers as
Admitt ~d. It is admitted that Trevor M. Hood resides at 8 South George Street,
2. Admitt
Hanisburg, Dauphin C
3. Admitt~
.~rland County, Pennsylvania.
~'d. It is admitted that Brittany D. Hood resides at 5722 Cloverdale Road,
~unty, Pennsylvania.
d.
4. Admit
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5. Admit~
in an adulterous relati
the marital residence
following:
shelter with he
but found that
answer it is a'
Respondent.
b. 2
hold her arms
holding scissor
her clothing.
Respondent's 1:
Respondent's
Respondent's,
answer, it is av
supervisor.
d. ]
continued to n
become unheal
Respondent's p
By way of furtt
pet cats to the
care.
ed in part. Denied in part. It is admitted only that Respondent engaged
~nship and admitted same to Petitioner. It is denied that Respondent left
on her own accord. By way of further denial Respondent avers the
~fter Respondent's separation from Petitioner, and after taking temporary
r immediate family, Respondent attempted to return to the marital home
Petitioner had changed the locks on all the doors. By way of further
~erred that Petitioner did not provide a key or means of access to the
tfter Respondent's admission of adultery, Petitioner forced Respondent to
over her head for periods of fifteen - (15) minutes at one time while
in his hand and threatened that if her hands went down, he would cut up
Lfter Respondent's admission of adultery, Petitioner arrived uninvited at
[ace of employment, during normal working hours and proceeded to dump
.nused feminine products and other personal items on the floor beside
esk while shouting verbal obscenities at Respondent. By way of further
~rred that then Respondent had to "explain" the incident to her immediate
)irectly after Respondent's separation from Petitioner, Petitioner
tentally abuse Respondent by; (1) allowing Respondent's pet cats to
:hy, (2) denying Respondent access to her pet cats, and (3) allowing
~t cats to "escape" outside the marital hmne for prolonged periods of time.
er answer, Respondent avers that Petitioner refused to take Respondent's
/eterinarian despite Respondent's offer to pay Petitioner for veterinarian
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encouraged se
Petitioner's fat
further answer
terminate her ~
f.
on the couch i
admitted to Re
specifically to ]
h.
continued to m
Community m~
date Responde
Petitioner com
employer aboui
6. Admitt
requested, by and thrc
with her. It is denied
Petitioner attempted
May/June, 2003, Pe
ridiculed her for not
picture of the married
anger'in front of co-wo
Directly after Respondent's separation from Petitioner, Petitioner
~eral of Respondent's co-workers, some of whom where members of
rily, to intimidate and demean Respondent during work hours. By way of
it is averred that, due to Petitioner's conduct, Respondent was forced to
nployment after three and one half(3 1/2) years of service.
l'hat prior to the parties separation, Petitioner forced Respondent to sleep
the marital home. By way of further answer it is averred that Petitioner
~ondent that he engaged in a prior adulterous affair.
:titioner threatened to destroy certain personal property belonging
[espondent if Respondent did not obey him.
)irectly after Respondent's separation from Petitioner, Petitioner
totally abuse Respondent by encouraging several of Respondent's Church
~mbers to complain about her actions pnblicly. So much so, that to this
it does not feel comfortable returning to her church of ten (10) years.
>lained to the Pastor, Dave Hess, who was the Respondent's Mother's
her actions without reference to his own wrong doing.
~'d in part. Denied in part. It is admitted only that Respondent
ugh Respondent's counsel, that Petitioner not attempt to speak directly
hat Respondent requested that Petitioner not speak directly with her after
~ give her mail. By way of further answer Respondent avers that in
:ioner appeared at Respondent's place of employment and verbally
emming Petitioner's repeated telephone calls. Also, Petitioner took a
:ouple that was on the desk, ripped it up and threw it back on the floor in
:kers.
Page 3 of 7
7. Admitl
appear at the marita/
Respondent engaged ii
she should not appear
avers the following:
moming of Jm
from her marit~
24,2003.
sometime affe
counsel did ne
Attorney Travi:
home located
change the lo¢
accessing her o
8. Admitt
is CUlTently in an int
undersigned counsel
Early on said momin
guitar. Respondent
involvement. Said g
Respondent wished to
her permission. Atton
Respondent had no le
ed in part. Denied in part. It is admitted only that Respondent did
residence on June 24, 2003 requesting property. It is denied that
the course of conduct above after Respondent's counsel was advised that
at the "former" marital residence. By way of further denial Respondent
lespondent's counsel placed a telephone call to Attorney Travis on the
e 24, 2003 to discuss the Respondent's :intentions of retrieving her guitar
1 residence.
~.espondent affected the exchange of pn)perty before 12:15 p.m. on June
~,espondent avers that Attorney Travis responded to Respondent's counsel
12:15 p.m. on June 24, 2003, by way of fax. However, Respondent's
receive said fax until later that afternoon despite the "time stamp" on
's fax machine.
ks a matter of law, Respondent may have reasonable access to the marital
t 8 South George Street. By way of further answer, Petitioner may not
rs on the marital home in order to exclude Respondent from reasonable
am property.
;d in part. Denied in part. It is admitted that Respondent has been, and
mate relationship with Justin J. McShane. Mr. McShane informed
Respondent's intent to gain her guitar early morning of June 24, 2003.
Mr. McShane's intent was to insure Respondent's safety, not to gain the
made up her mind to retrieve the guitar regardless of Mr. McShane's
tar was a gift to the Respondent from her father on her birthday.
~ttempt to gain her guitar that Petitioner had loaned out to others without
ey Travis called and corresponded with Attomey Mimnagh asserting that
fl right to enter the home and that the police would be called to arrest her
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if she arrived. Under:
of her intent to enter 1
an attempt to avoid ~
McShane informed hil
he would not be prese
prerogative, he refuse(
to avoid making Res
her marital property,
McShane drove her ~
one house away. At
her martial house to
they were inside talk
back to the car and
returned to the car a:
Petitioner's cousin ant
vehicle and offered
Respondent to wait
Respondent retrieved
further denial, Respon
the veracity of the a~
threats" remain undefi:
The remaining averme
9. Denied
retreat from the maril
surrendered to Respox
Respondent to remain
gned counsel called the Mechanicsburg Police Department to inform them
te marital home to retrieve her property. Mr. McShane called Petitioner in
ny potential uncomfortable situation for the sake of both parties. Mr.
n that she was coming to retrieve the guitar and she would appreciate it if
at so that she might not feel uncomfortable when she saw him. As is his
to comply with the request. After he refiased to leave the marital property
ondent feel uncomfortable and Petitioner's refusal to grant her access to
Ir. McShane picked her up at work rather then have her drive herself. Mr.
her martial property. Mr. McShane stayed lawfully parked in the street
times Mr. McShane remained in the vehicle. Respondent gained entry to
~eve her property. Petitioner was present. Mr. McShane observed that
~g. Mr. McShane called her cell phone. Mr. McShane told her to come
tat she should not speak to him as he is an adverse party. Respondent
~r Petitioner told her to wait because th,: guitar was on the way. Before
another female arrived with the guitar, Petitioner came to Mr. McShane's
Ir. McShane and Respondent a glass of water, told Mr. McShane and
id that the guitar should be there in five minutes. The guitar arrived,
and Mr. McShane and Respondent left the marital residence. By way of
ent is without knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to
erments set forth in paragraph 8. to the extent that "vague unspecific
ted, Respondent does not know what me,ming Petitioner attributes thereto.
~ts of this paragraph are specifically denied.
as stated. It is admitted only that on June 24, 2003 Respondent did not
al home until the specific item of Respondent's personal property was
dent. By way of further denial, it is averred that Petitioner requested
~n the marital grounds to affect the exchange of property and offered both
Page 5 of 7
Respondent and Mr. !
boyfriend Justin J. Mc
is averred that Mr. Mc
home.
10. Adlnitl
Respondent's counsel
certain items of marit
denied.
11. Denied
law to which no respo~
the same are therefore
knowledge or informa'
in paragraph 11. to th,
undefined, Responden~
12. Denied,
own hands under an
knowledge or informa
in paragraph 12. to
Respondent does not
of this paragraph are ~
~IcShane a glass of water as they waited. It is denied that Respondent's
Shane refused to leave the marital premises. By way of further answer, it
Shane never, at any time step foot on the marital property or in the marital
ed in part. Denied in part as stated. It is admitted only that
sent a letter to Petitioner's counsel requesting the voluntary exchange of
property. The remaining averments of this paragraph are specifically
The averments of this paragraph are denied as they are conclusions of
is necessary pursuant to the Pennsylwmia Rules of Civil Procedure and
deemed to be denied. By way of further denial, Respondent is without
ion sufficient to form a belief as to the veracity of the averments set forth
: extent that "prevent breach of peace" m~d "Petitioner's privacy" remain
does not know what meaning Petitioner attributes thereto.
It is denied that Respondent ever took, or will ever take the law into her
circumstances. By way of further denial, Respondent is without
on sufficient to form a belief as to the veracity of the averments set forth
~e extent that "take the law into her own hands" remains undefined,
~ow what meaning Petitioner attributes thereto. The remaining averments
ecifically denied.
Page 6 of 7
13. Denied
during the parties pe~
without knowledge or
set forth in paragra[
Respondent does not k
of this paragraph are
14. Admi~
Petitioner's Petition.
Respondent's counsel
WHEREFOR
by Petitioner, Trevor ~
It is denied that Respondent seeks to gain any advantage whatsoever
tding divorce proceedings. By way of further denial, Respondent is
information sufficient to form a belief as to the veracity of the averments
h 13. to the extent that "obtain an advantage" remains undefined,
now what meaning Petitioner attributes thereto. The remaining averments
,ecifically denied.
ed. It is admitted that Respondent's counsel does not concur with
By way of further denial, Respondent struggles to understand why
~ould concur with Petitioner's Petition under any circumstances.
Respondent, Brittany D. Hood, respectfully prays that the Petition filed
Hood, be denied and dismissed without prejudice.
Respectfully submitted,
THE LAW OFFICES OF
EDWARD J. MIMNAGH
EBdYward J.
Attorney for Respondent
Supreme Court I.D. # 87860
203 West Caracas Avenue, Suite 201
Hershey, Pennsylvania 17033-5109
Telephone: (717) 534-2600
Fax: (717) 534-1344
Page 7 of 7
VERIFICATION
I, Brittany
Respondent's Ans~x
Residence and Rul,
information, and bel
Pa.C.S. § 4904 relati
Date:
Danelle Hood, do verify that the fftcts contained in the foregoing
ers To Petitioner's Petition For Exclusive Occupancy of the Marital
to Show Cause are true and correct to the best of my knowledge,
~f. I understand that false statements are made subject to the penalties of 18
ag to unsworn falsification to authorities.
Brittany Danet~/lood
Plaintiff
Michael S. Travis
Attorney for Petitioner
4076 Market Street, Suite 209
Camp Hill, PA 17011
(717) 731-9502
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY
BRITTANY D. HOOD )
Plaintiff/Respondent, )
v. )
) No. 2003.-1701
TREVOR M. HOOD ) In Divorce
Defendant/Petitioner. )
Motion for Evidentiary Hearing on Petition for Special Relief
NOW COMES the Petitioner, Trevor M. Hood, by and through his attorney, Michael S.
Travis, and moves this Court for an evidentiary hearing as follows:
1. Petitioner requested exclusive occupancy of the parties former martial residence
on October 9, 2003.
2. The Court issued a Rule to Show Cause as to why the Petition should not be
granted on October 14, 2003.
3. Respondent answered the Petition on October 28, 2003.
disputed fact.
this motion.
An evidentiary hearing is the most expeditious manner of resolving the issues of
Respondent's counsel, Edward J. Mimnagh, Esquire, d/a~oes no~oncur with
WHEREFORE, Petitioner moves this Honorable Court lbr an evidentiary hearing on the
Petition.
Respectfully submitted,
~~ra;is
4076 Market Street, Suite 209
Camp Hill, PA 17011
(717) 731-9502
ID No. 773!19
Attorney fo]: Petitioner
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY
BRITTANY D. HOOD )
Plaintiff/Respondent, )
v. )
) No. 2003-1701
TREVOR M. HOOD ) In Divorce
Defendant/Petitioner. )
VERIFICATION
Being more familiar with the facts contained in this motion, than the Petitioner,
! 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. Section 4904 relating
to unsworn falsification to authorities.
Dated: //~ ,'~.- ,~2, ~.
· Mic4ca~ S. Travis
Attorney for Petitioner
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY
BRITTANY D. HOOD )
Plaintiff/Respondent, )
v. )
) No. 2003-1701
TREVOR M. HOOD ) In Divorce
Defendant/Petitioner. )
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Michael S. Travis, certify that I have this day served a true and correct copy of the
foregoing document by first class mail, postage prepaid, on the following person(s), addressed as
follows:
Date:
Edward J. Mimnagh, Esquire
203 West Caracas Avenue
Suite 201
Hershey, PA 17033
Bg~:" ' ~ '
~ ~ ~fi~mhael S. Travls
ID No. 77399
407'6 Market Street, Suite 209
Cmnp Hill, PA 17011
(717) 731-9502
Attorney for Petitioner
BRITTANY DANELLE HOOD,
Plaintiff,
TREVOR MICHAEL HOOD,
Defendant.
) IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
) CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
)
) No. 03-1701 CIVIL TERM
)
) CIVIL ACTION - LAW
) IN DIVORCE
ANSWER TO COMPLAINT IN DIVORCE
WITH COUNTERCLAIM
AND NOW, THIS //,b/~ day of November, 2003, comes the Defendant, Trevor Hood, by
and through his attorney, Michael S. Travis, and answers the Complaint in Divorce as follows:
1 - 6. Admitted on information and belief.
7. Denied. Defendant does not know if Plaintiff has been advised on the availability
of counseling, and the same is denied.
8. Admitted on information and belief. By way of fi~rther answer, Defendant wishes
to join the armed forces of the United States, which he is unable to do until a Decree in Divorce
is entered.
9. Admitted on information and belief.
WHEREFORE, Defendant, Trevor M. Hood, respectfully prays this Honorable Court to
enter a Decree in Divorce.
COUNTERCLAIM
CLAIM FOR EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTION
10. Answers of Defendant to the Complaint in Divorce are incorporated herein and
made part hereof by reference.
11. Plaintiff and Defendant have acquired property, both real and personal, during
their marriage.
12.
property.
Plaintiff and Defendant have been unable to agree to an equitable division of said
WHEREFORE, Defendant respectfully requests the Court to enter an Order equitably
distributing the parties' marital property.
~:itted,
4076 Market Street, Suite 209
Camp Hill, PA 17011
(717) 731-9502
ID No. 77399
Attorney for Defendant
BRITTANY DANELLE HOOD,
Plaintiff,
Dated:~
IN THE cOURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
~,~- fl3-1701 CIVIL TERM
Date: //~/~ t9 -~
/
~076 Mm~-
Camp Hill, PA 170t ~
(717) 731-9502
Attorney for Defendant
BRITTANY DANELLE HOOD,
Plaintiff,
V,
TREVOR MICHAEL HOOD, :
Defendant.
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 2003-1701 CIVIL TERM
CIVIL ACTION - LAW IN
DIVORCE
PLAINTIFF'S AMENDED COMPLAINT IN DIVORCE
COUNT I
DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE
AND NOW, to wit this 12th day of November, 2003, comes BRI'I-i'ANY DANELLE
HOOD, Plaintiff, by and through her attorney, Edward J. Mimnagh, Esquire, and files this
Amended Complaint in Divorce on the grounds hereinafter more fully set forth:
1. Plaintiff, Bdttany Danelle Hood is an adult individual who currently resides
at 5722 Cloverdale Road, Harrisburg, 17112, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania.
2. Defendant, Trevor Michael Hood, is an adult individual who currently
resides at 8 South George Street, Mechanicsburg, ~7055, Cumberland County,
Pennsylvania.
3. Plaintiff and Defendant have been bona fide residents of the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for a period of more than six -(6) months immediately
previous to the filing of this Complaint and are citizens of the United States of America.
4. Plaintiff and Defendant were married on June 12, 1999, in
Mechanicsburg, Cumberland 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. Plaintiff avers that there have been no prior actions for divorce or
annulment instituted by either of the parties in this or any other jurisdiction.
7. The parties have not entered into a wdtten agreement as to equitable
distribution of marital property.
8. Plaintiff acknowledges that she has been advised that counseling is
available and that Defendant may have the right to request the Court require the parties
to participate in such counseling in certain instances.
9. Plaintiff alleges the following grounds for the dissolution of the marriage:
a. The marriage is irretrievably broken.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff respectfully requests your Honorable Court to enter a
decree in divorce pursuant to Section 3301 (c) of the Pennsylvania Divorce Code.
COUNT II
REQUEST FOR EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTION OF MARITAL PROPERTY UNDER
SECTION 3502{a) OF
THE PENNSYLVANIA DIVORCE CODE
10. The prior paragraphs one -(1) through nine -(9) of this Complaint are
incorporated herein by reference thereto.
11. Plaintiff and Defendant have acquired marital property, known as 8 South
George Street, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, as defined by the
Divorce Code, which is subject to equitable distribution pursuant to Section 3502(a) of
the Divorce Code.
12. Plaintiff and Defendant have been unable to agree as to the equitable
division of said property, as of the date of the filing of this Complaint.
13. Plaintiff requests that the Court equitably divide, distribute, or assign the
marital property between the parties.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff respectfully requests that the Court enter an order of
equitable distribution of marital property pursuant to Section 3502(a) of the Divorce
Code.
Date: //~Ov/''
/
By:
Respectfully submitted,
THE LAW OFFICES OF
EDWARD J. MIMNAGH
Edward J. Mimn.~gh, Esqu'
Attorney for Plaintiff
Supreme Court I.D. # 87860
203 West Caracas Avenue, Suite 201
Hershey, Pennsylvania 17033-5109
Telephone: (717) 534-2600
Fax: (717) 534-1344
VERIFICATION
I, Brittany Danelle Hood, verify that the statements made in the foregoing Motion to
Amend Complaint in Divorce to Include Additional Claims are true and correct. I understand
that false statements herein are subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. §4904 relating to unswom
falsification to authorities.
B~ttany D~ell-e Ho~d
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY
BRITTANY D. HOOD
Plaintiff/Respondent,
TREVOR M. HOOD
Defendant/Petitioner.
)
)
)
) No. 2003.-1701
) In Divorce
)
) Petition for Exclusive Occupancy of
) Marital Residence
ORDER
AND NOW, this ~J~day of Jb,J ~x/¢ ~"'*J,~l~, 2003, upon Motion of Petitioner for a
hearing on Petition for Exclusive Occupancy of the p~ies m~ital residence, following an
Answer to a Rule of this CouP, an evidentia~ he~ing is scheduled as follows:
[ / ,
By the Court:
~/~istribution:
ichael S. Travis, Attorney for Petitioner
v/Edward J. Mimnagh, Attorney for Respondent
Michael S. Travis
Atlomey for Petitioner
4076 Market Street, Suite 209
Camp Hill, PA 17011
(717) 731-9502
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY
BRITTANY D. HOOD
Plaintiff/Respondent,
V.
TREVOR M. HOOD
Defendant/Petitioner.
)
)
)
) No. 2003-1701
) In Divorce
)
) Petition for Exclusive Occupancy
) of Marital Residence
MOTION TO ENTER STIPULATION AS ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, comes Defendant, Trevor M. Hood, by and through his attorney, Michael S.
Travis, and moves the Court as follows:
1. The parties to the above matter have amicably resolved their differences,
according to the Stipulation attached as Exhibit A.
this Court.
The parties desire that the Stipulation for Agreed Order be entered as an Order of
3. The parties request that the hearing scheduled for December 11, 2003, be canceled
upon approval of this Stipulation as an Order of Court.
WHEREFORE, Defendant prays this Honorable Court for entry of the Stipulation as an
Order of Court.
mitted,
? ~,~ ,azb~aae~. ~ravls
Attorney for Movant/Petitioner
4076 Market Street, Suite 209
Camp Hill, PA 17011
(717) 731-9502
Date:
BRITTANY DANELLE HOOD,
Plaintiff/Respondent,
V.
TREVOR MICHAEL HOOD,
DefendanlJPetitioner.
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: NO. 2003-1701
:
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: IN DIVORCE
: PETITION FOR EXCLUSIVE OCCUPANCY
: MARITAL RESIDENCE
STIPULATION FOR AGREED ORDER
AND NOW, the above captioned Plaintiff (hereinafter "Respondent") and Defendant
(hereinafter "Petitioner"), and their attorneys named hereunder, hereby make the following
stipulation regarding material facts and the exclusive occupancy of the parties' marital home:
1. The Petitioner is Trevor M. Hood, an adult individual residing at 8 South George
Street, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
2. The Respondent is Brittany D. Hood, an adult individual residing at 5722
Cloverdale Road, Harrisburg, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania.
3. The parties are Husband and Wife having been married on June 12, 1999 in
Camp Hill, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
4. On April 14, 2003, Respondent filed a Complaint in Divorce with the Cumberland
County Court of Common Pleas.
5. On October 9, 2003 Petitioner filed a motion with the court for exclusive
occupancy of the parties' marital residence located at 8 South George Street, Mechanicsburg,
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, with the Cumberland County Prothonotary.
6. On October 28, 2003, Respondent filed her Answer with the Cumberland County
Prothonotary.
7. On November 17, 2003, and upon Motion of Petitioner, the Honorable T. Wesley
Oler, Jr. entered an Order of Court scheduling an evidentiary hearing for December 11, 2003, in
Courtroom No. 1. of the Cumberland County Court of Common Pleas.
8. Since the entry of the Court's Order, the circumstances have changed in that
Respondent has agreed that Petitioner may maintain exclusive occupancy of the marital home
pending the resolution of parties equitable distribution issues either by agreement or by the
Court.
9. As a result of this agreement, the parties respectfully inform this Honorable Court
that Petitioner may, if it pleases the Court, have exclusive occupancy of the parties' marital
home located at 8 South George Street, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
WHEREFORE, the parties hereby stipulate and agree that Petitioner shall maintain
exclusive occupancy of the parties' marital home. The parties agree that this Stipulation shall
remain in effect until further wdtten agreement of the parties or Order of the Court. This
Stipulation is entered into without prejudice to the parties' in the pending Divorce and Equitable
Distribution Actions.
Trevor M. Hood
Defendant/Petitioner
c~l S~T~ra~,is, Esquire
Attorney for Petitioner
4076 Market Street
Suite 209
Camp Hill, Pennsylvania 17011
warc~J IV ~ squire
Attorney for Respondent
203 West Caracas Avenue
Suite 201
Hershey, Pennsylvania 17033
APPROVED BY THE COURT:
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY
BRITTANY D. HOOD
Plaintiff/Respondent,
TREVOR M. HOOD
Defendant/Petitioner.
)
)
)
) No. 2003-1701
) In Divorce
)
) Petition for Exclusive Occupancy
) of Marital Residence
Verification
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. Section
4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
Dated:
Trevor M. Hood, Petitioner/Movant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY
BRITTANY D. HOOD
Plaintiff/Respondent,
TREVOR M. HOOD
Defendant/Petitioner.
)
)
)
) No. 2003-1701
) In Divorce
)
) Petition for Exclusive Occupancy
) of Marital Residence
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Michael S. Travis, certify that i have this day served a true and correct copy of the
foregoing document by first class mail, postage prepaid, on the following person(s), addressed as
follows:
Date:
Edward J. Mimnagh, Esquire
203 West Caracas Avenue
Suite 201
Hershey, PA 17033
ID No. 77399
4076 Market Street, Suite 209
Camp Hill, PA 17011
(717) 731-9502
Attorney for Movant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY
BRITTANY D. HOOD
Plaintiff/Respondent,
TREVOR M. HOOD
Defendant/Petitioner.
)
)
)
) No. 2003-1701
) In Divorce
)
) Petition for Exclusive Occupancy
) of Marital Residence
ORDER
AND NOW, this [ ~ IJC,~ day of_~_~, 2003, upon Stipulation for Agreed Order of
the parties, the Stipulatio~ is ehtered as and O---~-~D~R of this Court.
The hearing scheduled for December 11, 2003, is hereby canceled.
By the Court:
~/?Wesley Oler,'J~.
Distribution:
~x4ichael S. Travis, Attorney for Petitioner, 4076 Market Street, Suite 209
v4'~ct Camp Hill, PA 17011
ward J. Mimnagh, Attorney tbr Respondent, 203 West Caracas Avenue
Suite 201, Hershey, PA 17033
Michael S. Travis
Attorney for Defendant
4076 Market Street, Suite 209
Camp Hill, PA 17011
717-731-9502
BRITTANY D. HOOD,
Plaintiff,
TREVOR M. HOOD,
Defendant.
) IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
) CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
)
) No. 2003-1701
)
) In Divorce
)
INVENTORY OF DEFENDANT
Defendant, Trevor M. Hood, files the following inventory of all property owned or
possessed by either party at the time this action was commenced and all property transferred
within the preceding three years.
Defendant verifies that the statements made in this invenlory are true and correct.
Defendant understands that false statements are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S.
§4904, relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
Date: 3anuary 9, 2004
Trevor M. Hood, Defendant
ASSETS OF THE PARTIES
Plaintiff marks on the list below those items applicable to the case at bar and itemizes the
assets on the following pages. If an item has been appraised, a copy of the appraisal report is
attached.
(x) 1. Real property
(x) 2. Motor Vehicles
( ) 3. Stocks, bonds, securities and options
( ) 4. Certificates of deposit
(x) 5. Checking accounts, cash
(x) 6. Savings accounts, money market and savings certificates
( ) 7. Contents of safe deposit boxes
( ) 8. Trusts
(x) 9. Life insurance policies (indicate face value, cash surrender value and current beneficiaries)
( ) 10. Annuities
( ) 11. Gifts
( ) 12. Inheritances
( ) 13. Patents, copyrights, inventions, royalties
(x) 14. Personal property outside the home
( ) 15. Businesses (list all owners, including percentage of ownership and officer/director
positions held by a party with company)
( ) 16. Employment termination benefits-severance pay, workmen's compensation claim/award
2
( ) 17. Profit sharing plans
( ) 18. Pension plans (indicate employee contribution and date plan vests)
( ) 19. Retirement plans, individual Retirement Accounts
( ) 20. Disability payments
( ) 21. Litigation claims (matured and unmatured)
( ) 22. Military/V.A. benefits
( ) 23. Education benefits
(x)24. Debts due, including loans, mortgages held
(x)25. Household furnishings and personalty (include as a total category and attach itemized list
if distribution of such assets is in dispute)
( ) 26. Other
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MARITAL PROPERTY
Plaintiff lists all marital property in which either or bolh spouses have a legal or equitable
interest individually or with the other person as of the date this; action xvas commenced:
Item no. Description of property Name of all Estimated value
owners
1. Real estate jointly title $76,000.00
8 South George Street, Mech., PA H/W tenant (Wife's appraisal)
by entireties
2. 1990 Ford Ranger driven by Husband, H $1,500.00
I53,000 mi.
1997 Hyundai Accent, 60,0000 mi. 3/03 J $ 2,500.00
5. Checking accounts divided at separation
Belco Checking account No.838488 H $ 75.00
Belco Checking account No.755740 J $ 0.00
6. Savings accounts divided at separation
Belco Savings account No.838488 H $ 30.00
Belco Savings account No.755740 J $ 0.00
9. Life insurance death benefit: $160,000 H $ 0.00
beneficiary: Stephen Hood, Joshua Hood cash surrender value
Term
14. Set of Iuggage, antique bedroom suite, J *
mirror
25. Queen size bed, couch, chair, lamps, J *
framed art, dining room set, cat
25. Jewelry (in Wife's possession) J * $1,300.00
25. Photographs, Longaberger basket, vases J * $
25. Japanese rifle, patio furniture J * $
Washer, dryer, refrigerator, dishwasher, J* $
range, TV, VCR, Computer, Tools
19. American Funds Roth IRA H $ 650.00
* Disputed
NON-MARITAL PROPERTY
No non-marital claims
PROPERTY TRANSFERRED
No known tranced, rs
MARITAL LIABILITIE~
Item no. Description of debt: Credit cards Name of all Estimated claim
owners
Mortgage Service Center, Acct. No. H/W $36,489.45 current
171340-3, secured to g S. George Street,
Mechanicsburg, PA
Separation balance: $ 39,913.20
MBNA 4313025823243473 J $3,44 I. 18
Separation balance: $ 3,716.96
Bank of America 4319041013529344 J $4,817.80
Separation balance: $ 4,965.80
Sears Mastercard 5121071799763523 J $1,125.53
Separation balance: $1,200.00
Bank of America 4339930000170722 J $2,537.99
Separation balance: $ 3,067.62
Home Depot 6035320104328230 J $ 3,691.07
Separation balance: $ 3,664.07
Fleet 4305500340528275 j $ 4,294.68
Separation balance: $ 4,913.74
Providian 4185649597949703 j $ 532.34
Separation balance: $ 7,355.96
Belco Visa 755740 j $3,193.7 l
Separation balance: $ 3,924.07
MARITAL LIABILITIES
Description of debt: misc. liabilities
Belco Community Credit Loan J $1,784.06
account No. 755740 36 mo sig loan
Separation balance: $2,509.04
Real Estate taxes in escrow H $ 0.00
Defendant requests credit for payments made since separation.
NON-MARITAL LIABILITIES
No known liabilities
BRITTANY D. HOOD,
Plaintiff,
TREVOR M. HOOD,
Defendant.
) IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
) CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
)
) No. 2003-1701
)
) In Divorce
)
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Michael S. Travis, certify that I have this day served a true and correct copy of the
foregoing document by first class mail, postage prepaid, on the following person(s), addressed as
~bllows:
Edward J. Mimnagh, Esquire
203 West Caracas Avenue
Suite 201
Hershey, PA 17033
Date:
E. Robert Elicker, II, Esquire
DIVORCE MASTER
9 North Hanover Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
E ~ ~' IV~chael S. Travis
ID No. 77399
4076 Market Street, Suite 209
Camp Hill, PA 17011
(717) 731-9502
Attorney for Defendant
BRITTANY DANELLE HOOD,
Plaintiff,
V.
TREVOR MICHAEL HOOD,
Defendant.
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
.
: NO. 2003-1701 CIVIL TERM
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW IN
: DIVORCE
TO:
.PRAECIPE TO ENTER APPEARANCE
The Prothonotary of Cumberland County
Cumberland County Courthouse
S. Hanover Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
Please enter the appearance ofMarsha I. Kaye, Esquire, the undersigned, of The
Law Offices of Edward J. Mimnagh, as counsel of record for Plaintiff, Brittany Danelle
Hood in the above captioned matter.
Respectfully submitted,
THE LAW OFFICES OF
EDWARD J. MIMNAGH
Date:
a I. Kaye, Esquire c~
Attorney for Plaintiff
Attorney I.D. # 83026
203 West Caracas Avenue, Suite 201
Hershey, Pennsylvania 17033
Telephone: (717) 534-2600
Fax: (717) 534-1344
BRITTANY DANELLE HOOD,
Plaintiff,
TREVOR MICHAEL HOOD,
Defendant.
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: NO. 03-1701 CIVIL TERM
:
: CIVIL ACTION-LAW
: iN DIVORCE
AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT
1. A Complaint in Divorce under Section 3301(c) of the Divorce Code was
filed on April 14, 2003.
2. The marriage of Plaintiff and Defendant is irretrievably broken and ninety - (90)
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 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:
TREVOR MICHAEL HOOD
Defendant
BRITTANY DANELLE HOOD,
Plaintiff.
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: NO. 03-1701 CIVIL TERM
TREVOR MICHAEL HOOD
Defendant.
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW IN
: DIVORCE
WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REQUEST
ENTRY OF A DIVORCE DECREE UNDER
§3301 (C) OF THE DIVORCE CODE
1. I consent to the entry of a final Decree of Divorce without notice.
2. 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.
3. 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.§ 4904 relating to
unswom falsification to authorities.
Date: ~. - ~ -~5 q
TREVOR MICHAEL HOOD
Defendant
02/09/2004 MON 12:43 FAX 002/003
BRITTANYDANELLEHOOD,
Plaintiffi
TREVOK MICHAEL HOOD,
Defendant.
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS ,
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 03-1701 CIVIL TERM
CIVIL ACTION-LAW
IN DIVORCE
AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT
1. A Complaint in Divorce under Section 3301 (c) &the Divorce Code was
filed on April 14, 2003.
2. The marriage of Plaintiff and Defendant is irretrievably broken and ninety - (90)
days have elapsed from the date of filing and service of the Complaint.
3. 1 consent to the entry cfa final Decree of Divorce after service &Notice
of Intention to Request Entry of the Decree.
i verily that the statements made in this Affidavit are true and correct, I understand that
false statements herein ara made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S.§ 4904 relating to unswom
falsification to authorities.
BRITTANY DANT~L~ HOOD
Plaintiff
02/09/2004 MON 12:43 FAX 003/003
BRITTANY DANELLE HOOD,
Plaintif£
TKEVOR MACHAEL HOOD
Defendant.
: rN Tile COUKT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY,PENN SYLVANIA
NO. 03-1701 CIVIL TERM
CIVLL ACTION - LAW IN
DIVORCE
WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REQUEST
ENTRY OF A DIVORCE DECREE UNDER
§3301 (C) OF THE DIVORCE CODE
1. i consent tq the entry of a final Decree of Divorce without notice.
2. I understand that I may ose rights concerning alimony, d vision of property, lawyer's
fees or expenses ill do not Claim them before'a div0ree is granted.
3. 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 bt sent to me immediately after it is filed with the
Prothonotary.
I verity that the statements made in this Attldavit are true and correct. I understand that
false statements herein ute made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S.§ 4904 relating to
unsworn falsification to authorities.
BK1TTt ~ D~~~OOD
Plaintiff
BRITTANY DANELLE HOOD,
Plaintiff
VS.
TREVOR MICHAEL HOOD,
Defendant
THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 03 - 1701 CIVIL
IN DIVORCE
ORDER OF COURT
2004, the economic claims raised in the proceedings having been
resolved in acoordance with a marriage settlement agreement
dated February 9, 2004, the appointment of the Master is
vacated and counsel can file a praecipe transmitting the record
to the Court requesting a final decree in divorce.
CC:
Edward J. Mimnagh
Attorney for Plaintiff
Michael S. Travis
Attorney for Defendant
BY THE COURT,
Ge~ J.
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
BRITTANY D. HOOD
Plaintiff,
V.
TREVOR M. HOOD
Defendant.
No. 2003-1701 CIVIL TERM
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE
Counsel of record:
Edward J. Mimnagh, Esquire for Plaintiff
Michael S. Travis, Esquire lbr Defendant
MARRIAGE SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT made this 5~ day of J~J, ,2004, by' and between Trevor
Michael Hood, (hereinafter referred to as "Husband,") and Brittany D. Hood, (hereinaIier
referred to as "Wife").
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, the Husband and Wife were lawfully married on June 12, 1999: and
WHEREAS, there were no children born of this marriage;
WHEREAS, differences have arisen between Husband and Wife in consequence of which
they intend to live apart from each other; and
WHEREAS, Husband and Wife desire to settle and determine their rights and
obligations; and
NOW, THEREFORE, the parties intending to be legally bound hereby do covenant and
agree as follows;
l. DEFINITIONS
(a) Date of Execution of this Agreement. The phrase "date of execution" or
"execution date" of this Agreement shall be defined as the date of execution by the parties il' they
each have executed the Agreement on the same date. Otherwise, the "date of execution" or
"execution date" of this Agreement shall be defined as the date of execution by the party last
executing this Agreement.
(b) Distribution Date. The phrase "distribution date" shall be defined as fourteen
days following the entry of a final decree in divorce and the filing of Waivers of Appeals by each
party. If the fourteenth day falls on a weekend or holiday, the distribution date shall be the next
business date.
2. ADVICE OF COUNSEL
The parties have had an opportunity to review the provisions of this Agreement
with their respective counsel. Husband is represented by attorney Michael S. Travis. Wife is
represented by Edward J. Mimnagh, Esquire. Husband and Wife acknowledge that this
Agreement is not the result of any duress or undue influence and that it is not the result of any
collusion or improper or illegal agreement or agreements. The parties further acknowledge that
they have each made to the other a full accounting of their respective assets to the extent that it
has been requested. Each party agrees that he or she shall not at any future time raise as a
defense or otherwise the lack of such disclosure in any legal proceeding involving this
Agreement with the exception of disclosure that may have been fraudulently withheld.
3. SEPARATION
It shall be lawful for each party at all times hereafter to live separate and apart
t?om the other party at such place or places as he or she may from time to time choose or deem
fit. The foregoing provisions shall not be taken as an admission on the part of either party as to
the lawfulness or unlawfulness of the causes leading to their living apart.
4. INTERFERENCE
Each party shall be free from interference, authority, and contact by the other as
thlly as if he or she were single and unmarried except as may be necessary to carry out the
provisions of the agreement. Neither party shall molest the other or attempt to endeavor to
molest the other, nor compel the other to cohabit with the other, or in any way harass or malign
the other, nor in any way interfere with the peaceful existence, separate and apart from the other.
5. DIVISION OF PERSONAL PROPERTY
The parties hereto have divided between themselves, to their mutual satisfaction,
all items of tangible and intangible marital property. Excepting the list attached hereto as Exhibit
"A,' neither party shall make any claim to any other such items of marital property, or to the
separate personal property of either party, which are now in the possession and/or under the
control of the other.
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Financial Accounts. The parties have equally divided all financial accounts to
their mutual satisfaction. Neither party will make further claim to funds held in joint financial
accounts.
G'ash Paymcnt. In exchange for the mutual covenants contai~ed in this
agrecmcnt, llusband s~hall pay fi5 Wife the sum of $2,000.00.
6. SPOUSAL SUPPORT/ALIMONY PENDENTE LITE
Each party agrees to relinquish any right to support, maintenance or Alimony
Pendente Lite.
7. ALIMONY
The parties herein acknowledge by this Agreement they have respectively secured
and maintained substantial and adequate funds with which to provide for themselves sufficient
financial resources to provide for their comfort, maintenance and support, in the station of life
which they are accustomed. Husband and Wife do hereby waive, release and agree to relinquish
the right to Alimony.
8. LIFE INSURANCE
It shall not be necessary lbr either party to maintain a policy of life insurance fbr
the benefit of the other party.
9. AUTOMOBILES
(a) The parties are the owners of two automobiles, a 1990 Ford Ranger pick-up
truck driven by Husband and 1997 Hyundai Accdent driven by Wife. Neither auto is
encumbered by a purchase money loan. Husband shall have sole and exclusive possession of the
Ford. Wile shall have sole and exclusive possession of the Hyundai.
(b) Should any action be required to transfer title or other document of
ownership, the parties will take steps to transfer and reflect ownership as soon as possible after
the distribution date.
(c) Both parties agree to assume all responsibility and hold each other harmless
for any and all liability, including insurance, costs and expenses associated with ownership of the
above.
10. DIVISION OF MARITAL RESIDENCE
The parties are titled holders to real estate located at 8 South George Street,
Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. Hu~ban.4 ~hall receive title anon
of thc ~ cai vst,~tc m~d any equity in thc p~ opel fy.
The property is encumbered by a purchase mouey, mo~The Mortgage Service
Center. Husband agrees to refinance the mortgage
made within six months of the Distribution Date~j3f4~is Agreement. Wife shall sign a quit claim
deed conveying his interest in the pr~' nd within thirty days of the execution of this
Agreement. Husband shall pay t~~ration and tiling. ~usband shall pay all
costs associated with refinan~nto his nanre. In the event that Husband is
not able to have the m~.~c,shall make a snbsequent attempt six
months ali. er the origi,n~application.
Husband agrees to indemnify a~cd~old Wife harmless for any future expense related to
the real property, including ta~ance, and utilities after the execution of this
Agreement. ~
11. PENSION RETIREMENT AND TRUST ACCOUNTS
Husband and Wife shall maintain their separate pension, IRA and/or retirement
accounts. Wife relinquishes any other rights, title, and interest she may have in all existing and
future retirement assets or benefits of Husband's pension or retirement plans, 401K or other
account, including Stock Options, Savings and Cash balance plans. Husband relinquishes any
and all rights, title, and interest he may have in all existing or future retirement assets or benefits
of Wife's pension or retirement Roth IRA, 401K or other account including Stock Options.
Savings and Cash balance plans.
12. MEDICAL INSURANCE
The parties shall be responsible for their own medical insurance.
13. MARITAL DEBTS
Each of the parties agrees to keep the other indemnified and saved harmless from
all debts or liabilities incurred by him or her since separation but prior to the date of'this
agreement and from all actions, claims and demands whatsoever with respect thereto, and from
all costs, legal or otherwise, and any counsel fees whatsoever pertaining to such actions, claims
and demands.
Since separation, neither party has contracted for any debts which the other will be
responsible for and each party indemnifies and holds harmless the other for all obligations
separately incurred or assumed under this Agreement.
The parties have the following obligations:
Credit card debts:
Fleet 4305500340528275
MBNA 4313025823243473
Sears 5121071799763523
Home Depot 6035320104328230
Belco (loan) 755740
Providian 4185649597949703
Bank of America 4339930000170722
Belco C.U. 755740
Boscovs
approx balance
$ 4,32O.00
$ 3,609.00
$ 1,146.00
$ 3,568.00
$ 1,864.00
$ 532.00
$ 4,868.00
$ 3,263.00
$ 125.00
ll~_.e~Ychn n~o-t~fTo.r-thc mutual covenants cont&h,cd i~ thi3 Agrccmcnt, I luzbar~d agree8 to
pay the abo'~,~ obligatious and ~av,. Wife harmlc3~ and indemnify from any obligation thc,con.
14. FILING OF IRS RETURN/TAXES
Husband and Wife agree to file separate tax returns fbr the tax year in which the
Decree in Divorce is entered.
DIVORCE
The parties agree to cooperate with each other in obtaining a final divorce of the
marriage. It is agreed that the parties will execute and allow to be filed the necessary documents
to obtain a divorce under Section 3301 (c) of the Divorce Code.
16. DEATH PRIOR TO DIVORCE
If either Husband or Wile dies before the entry of a final decree in divorce
between the parties, this Agreement is deemed to survive the death, and the parties, heirs or
assigns shall enter into the same status as after the Agreement was entered into.
17. INCORPORATION
This agreement is to be incorporated for the purposes of enforcement, but not
merged into any subsequent Decree in Divorce.
18. CONTINUED COOPERATION
The parties agree that they will, after the execution of this Agreement, execute any
and all written instruments, assignments, releases, deeds or notes or other such writings as may
be necessary or desirable for the proper effectuation of this Agreement.
19. COUNSEL FEES
Except as otherwise provided for in this Agreement, each party shall be
responsible for his or her own legal fees and expenses.
2O. BREACH
If either party breaches any provision of this Agreement, the other party shall have
the right, at his or her election, to sue for damages for such breach; and the party breaching this
contract shall be responsible for the payment of legal fees and costs incurred by the other in
enforcing their rights under this Agreement or for seeking such other remedies or relief as may be
available to him or her.
21. VOLUNTARY AGREEMENT
The provisions of this Agreement are fully understood by both parties and each
party acknowledges that the Agreement is lair and equitable; that it is being entered into
voluntarily; and that it is not the result of any duress or undue influence.
22. WAIVER OF CLAIMS AGAINST ESTATES
Except as herein otherwise provided, each party may dispose of his or her
property in any way, and each party hereby waives and relinquishes any and all rights he or she
may now have or hereafter acquire under the present or future laws of any jurisdiction to share in
the property or the estate of the other as a result of the marital relationship, including without
limitation, dower, curtsey, statutory allowance, widows allowance, right to take in intestacy, right
to take against the will of the other and the right to act as administrator or executor of the other's
estate.
23. BINDING EFFECT
This Agreement shall be binding upon the parties' heirs, successors and assigns.
24. MODIFICATION AND WAIVER
Any modification or waiver of any of the provisions of this Agreement shall be
effective only if made in writing and executed with the same formalities as this Agreement. The
failure of either party to insist upon strict performance of any of the provisions of this Agreement
shall not be construed as a waiver of any subsequent default of the same or similar nature.
25. PRIOR AGREEMENTS
It is understood m~d agreed that any and all prior agreements which may have been
made or executed or verbally discussed prior to the date and time of this Agreement are null and
void and of no effect.
26. ENTIRE AGREEMENT
This Agreement contains the entire understanding of the parties and there are no
representations, warranties, covenants or undertakings other than those expressly set forth herein.
27. DESCRIPTIVE HEADINGS
The descriptive headings used herein are for convenience only. They shall not
have any binding effect whatsoever in determining the rights or obligations of the parties.
28. APPLICABLE LAW
This Agreement shall be construed under the laws of the Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania.
1N WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties set their hands and seals the day and the
year first written
Witness ~
Trevor M. Hood, Husband
Brittany D. Hobd.)W'ffe
EXHIBIT A
Items of personalty to be delivered to Brittany D. Hood:
Patio furniture (Wife's parents)
Photographs
Japanese Rifle
Longaberger Basket
Wedding ring and band
Sapphire/diamond ring
Topaz diamond ring
Aquamarine ring
Antique bedroom suite
Spanish potter
The remainder of all personalty, fixtures, furniture, and accessions located at 8 S.
George Street, Mechanicsburg, PA shall be the properly of Husband.
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
County of
SS;
PERSONALLY APPEARED BEFORE ME, this __ day of ,2004, a
notary public, in and for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Trevor M. Hood, known to me (or
satisfactorily proven to be) the person whose name is subscribed to the within agreement and
acknowledged that he executed the same for the purposes herein contained.
1N WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and official seal.
Notary Public
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania:
:
County of :
SS:
PERSONALLY APPEARED BEFORE ME, this __ day of ,2004, a
notary public, in and for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Brittany D. Hood, known to me (or
satisfactorily proven to be) the person whose name is subscribed to the within agreement and
acknowledged that she executed the same for the purposes herein contained.
Notary, Public
AMENDMENT TO PARAGRAPH 10
10. Real estate will be listed for sale with Cindy Helm or a realtor acceptable to both
parties.
The proceeds of sale shall first be used to pay the mortgage, cost of sale and then
the debts scheduled under Paragraph 13. Any deficiency will be equally borne
by the parties.
Beginning March 1, 2004, until the real estate is sold, wife shall pay to husband
½ the debt service on the mortgage of $200.00 per month and credit cards
estimated to be $250.00 per month. Wife shall receive statements for payments
made until the sale of the real estate at which time all.joint credit cards shall be
closed.
Husband will move out of the real estate on or before March 1, 2004.
Any proceeds remaining after the sale of South George Street will be equally
divided among the parties.
BRITTANY D HOOD,
TREVOR M. HOOD,
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiff, :
: NO. 2003-1701
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Defendant. : IN DIVORCE
PRAECIPE TO TRANSMIT RECORD
AND NOW, Plaintiff, Brittany D. Hood, by and through her counsel, Edward J. Mimnagh,
Esquire, files the foregoing Praecipe to Transm/t the Record, together with the following information, to
this Honorable Court for entry of a divorce decree:
1. The grounds for the above-captioned Divorce Action, No. 2003-1701 are that the
marriage is irretrievably broken under § 3301 (c) of the Pennsylvania Divorce Code.
2. Plaintiff filed a Complaint in Divorce, No. 2003-1701, with the Cumberland
County Court on April 14, 2004. ' -- ' ~ ..... D
3. Trevor M. Hood, Defendant above-captioned, was served with Plaintiff's
Complaint in Divorce on April 22, 2003, via U.S. First Class Mail and Certified Mail Return Receipt
Requested. (£~ ~w ........ ~ Ce, t~7~d Z~,',,,,, ~;,o: a!!achc_4_ ~src.~c -~ Ex;;i~i; "D ")
4. Plaintiff filed an Amended Complaint in Divorce on November 14, 2003.
5. Michael S. Travis, Esquire, counsel for the above-captioned Defendant, was sent
a time-stamped copy of PlaintifPs Amended Complaint in Divorce, via U.S. Regular Mail on February
17, 2004. i%%~ C~;',e&-,~,,d~nce m~¥1id,~,dS. T,.'o~,~:.q;d;~ ,,ii. '~ ~' ........w~.:~. ......
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6. Both Plaintiff and Defendant executed Affidavits of Consent and Waivers of
Notice, required by §3301(c) of the Pennsylvania Divorce Code on February 9, 2004, respectively in
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Master Robert E. Elicker's office. Master Elicker's office then forwarded all documents to the
Cumberland County Prothonotary for filing.
7. A Marital Settlement Agreement was signed by both the Plaintiff and Defendant
at Master Robert E. Elicker's office, on February 9, 2004 ~(.~ tr~c ~--~ c
o as c~xldbit "E")
8. The parties have agreed to have the Marital Settlement Agreement incorporated
into the divorce decree.
captioned.
There are no claims pending between the Plaintiff and Defendant above-
VgItEREFORE, Plaintiff prays that this Honorable Court will enter a Final Decree in
Divorce divorcing Plaintiff and Defendant from the bonds of matrimony and that the terms, provisions
and conditions of the parties Marital Separation Agreement dated February 9, 2004 and attached as
Exhibit "E", are incorporated in the Courts Decree and Order by reference.
Plaintiff also prays that this Honorable Court will not merge the parties Marital Settlement Agreement
with the Decree or Order.
Date:
Respectfully submitted,
THE~OFFICES OF'-~
Edward J. Minm~gh, Esqu~
Attorney for Plaintiff
Pa. Supreme Court lI~ 87860
203 West Caracas Avenue, Suite 201
Hershey, Pennsylvania 17033-2178
Telephone: (717) 534-2600
Fax: (717) 534-1344
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY
STATe OF PENNA.
BRITTANY D. HOOD,
PLAINTIFF
ER US
TREVO. ~. ~OOD,
DEFENDANT
No. 2003 - 1701
DECREE iN
DIVORCE
BRITTANY D. HOOD
DECREED THAT
TREVOR M. HOOD
AND
, ~.'~ ~/ , IT IS ORDERED AND
, 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 HAS NOT
YET BEEN ENTERED;
NONE.