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Amy Barnette
Plaintiff
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: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: IN DIVORCE
Antonio Barnette
Defendant
: NO. OO-7.3~IVIL TERM
NOTICE TO DEFEND AND CLAIM RIGHTS
You have been sued in court. If you wish to defend against the claims set forth in the
following pages, you must take prompt action. You are warned that if you fail to do so, the
case may proceed without you and a decree of divorce or annulment may be entered against
you by the court. A judgment may also be entered against you for any other claim or relief
requested in these papers by the plaintiff. You may lose money or property or other rights
important to you, including custody or visitation of your children.
When the ground for the divorce is indignities or irretrievable breakdown of the
marriage, you may request marriage counseling. A list of marriage counselors is available in
the Office of the Prothonotary, Cumberland County Courthouse, Carlisle, Pennsylvania.
IF YOU DO NOT FILE A CLAIM FOR ALIMONY, DIVISION OF PROPERTY,
LAWYER'S FEES OR EXPENSES BEFORE A DIVORCE OR ANNULMENT IS
GRANTED, YOU MAY LOSE THE RIGHT TO CLAIM ANY OF THEM.
YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU DO
NOT HAVE A LAWYER OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE
OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP.
Cumberland County Bar Association
2 Liberty Avenue
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 249-3166
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990
The Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County is required by law to comply with
the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. For information about accessible facilities and
reasonable accommodations available to disabled individuals having business before the court,
please contact our office. All arrangements must be made at least 72 hours prior to any
hearing or business before the court. You must attend the scheduled conference or hearing.
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Amy Barnette,
Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYL VANIA
v.
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: IN DIVORCE
Antonio Barnette,
Defendant
: NO. 00- 737D
CNIL TERM
COMPLAINT FOR DIVORCE
The plaintiff, Amy Barnette, by her attorneys, the Family Law Clinic, sets forth the
following cause of action:
COUNT I
DIVORCE UNDER 23 Pa.C.S. !l!l3301(c), 3301(d) and 3301(a)(6) OF THE DIVORCE
CODE
I. Plaintiff is Amy Barnette, who currently resides at: 5 North Bedford Street, Apt.4,
CarlislePA 17013
2. Defendant is Antonio Barnette, whose current address is unknown. Mr. Barnette is
employed by: Overnite Transportation, 6060 Carlisle Pike, Mechanicsburg, P A 17055.
3. Plaintiff has been a bona fide resident of Cumberland County and the Commonwealth
for at least six months immediately previous to the filing of this Complaint.
4. The plaintiff and defendant were married on March 18, 1997.
5. Plaintiff and defendant have lived separate and apart since May 1, 2000.
6. There have been no prior actions of divorce or for annulment between the parties.
7. The marriage is irretrievably broken.
8. Plaintiff avers that defendant, in violation of his marriage vows under the laws of the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, has offered such indignities to the person of the plaintiff, his
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injured and innocent spouse, as to render the condition of the plaintiff intolerable, and life
burdensome.
9. Plaintiff has been advised that counseling is available and that plaintiff or defendant
may have the right to request that the court require the parties to participate in counseling.
WHEREFORE, plaintiff requests the Court to enter a decree of divorce dissolving the marriage.
COUNT II
ALIMONY
10. Plaintiff repeats and realleges paragraphs one through eight.
11. Plaintiff requires reasonable support to adequately maintain herself in accordance
with the standards ofliving established during the marriage.
12. Plaintiff lacks sufficient property to provide for her reasonable needs and is unable to
support herselfthrough appropriate employment.
13. Defendant is employed as a laborer and is financially able to provide for the
reasonable needs of the plaintiff.
WHEREFORE, plaintiff requests the court to enter an award of reasonable alimony, and
such other relief as the Court deems just.
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COUNT III
EQUlT ABLE DISTRIBUTION
14. Plaintiff repeats and realleges paragraphs one through thirteen.
15. Plaintiff and defendant have acquired property during their marriage, including,
but not limited, to a 1993 Honda Accord and a pension plan.
WHEREFORE, plaintiff requests the Court to enter a decree dividing the property
equitably between the parties and such other relief as the court deems just.
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ROBERT E. RAINS
Supervising Attorney
TERI 1. HENNING
Staff Attorney
FAMILY LAW CLINIC
45 North Pitt Street
Carlisle, P A 17013
717/240-5204
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VERIFICATION
Understanding that the making of any false statement would subject Amy Barnette to the
penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. 94904, the undersigned verifies that the statements made in the foregoing
Complaint are true and correct, to the best of Amy Barnette's knowledge, information and belief.
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Amy Barnette,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
CIVIL ACTION-LAW
Antonio Barnette,
Defendant
NO. 00- 737D
CIVIL TERM
PRAECIPE TO PROCEED IN
FORMA PAUPERIS
To the Prothonotary:
Kindly allow Amy Barnette, Plaintiff, to proceed in forma pauperis.
I, Andrew C. Spears, Certified Legal Intern in the Family L,aw Clinic, for the party
proceeding in forma pauperis, certify that I believe the party is unable to pay the costs and that I am
providing free legal service to the party. The party's affidavit showing inability to pay the costs of
litigation is attached hereto.
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Andrew C. Spears
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THOMAS M. PLACE
Supervising Attorney
TERI L. HENNING
Staff Attorney
THE F AMIL Y LAW CLINIC
45 North Pitt Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-2968
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Amy Barnette,
Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
: CNIL ACTION - LAW
Antonio Barnette,
Defendant
: NO. 00-73?OCIVIL TERM
AFFIDAVIT SUPPORTING PRAECIPE FOR LEAVE
TO PROCEED IN FORMA PAUPERIS
I. I am the Plaintiff in the above matter and because of my financial condition am
unable to pay the fees and costs of prosecuting or defending the action or proceeding.
2. I am unable to obtain funds from anyone, including my family and associates, to pay
the costs oflitigation.
3. I represent that the information below relating to my ability to pay the fees and costs
is true and correct.
(a) Name: Amy Barnette
Address: 5 North Bedford Street Apt. 4, Carlisle, PA 17013
Social Security No.: 190-54-2097
(b) Employment
If you are presently employed, state
Employer: Middlesex Diner
Address: 1803 Harrisburg Pike, Carlisle, PA 17013
Salary or wages per month: $750
Type of work: Waitress
If you are presently unemployed, state
Date oflast employment:
Salary or wages per month:
Type of work:
(c) Other income within the past twelve months
Business or profession: $0
Other self-employment: $0
Interest: $0
Dividends: $0
Pension and annuities: $0
Social security benefits: $0
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Support payments: $0
Disability payments: $0
Unemployment compensation and supplemental benefits: $0
Workman's compensation: $0
Public Assistance: $0
Other: $0
(d) Other contributions to household support
(Wife)(Husband) Name: $0
If your (wife)(husband) is employed, state
Employer:
Salary or wages per month:
Type of work:
Contributions from children: $0
Contributions from parents: $0
Other contributions: $0
(e) Property owned
Cash: $0
Checking account: $1
Savings account: $0
Certificates of deposit: $0
Real estate: $0
Motor vehicle: 1993 Honda Accord
Cost, Amount Owed $61.83 per week until May 2001
Stocks; bonds: $0
Other: $0
(f) Debts and obligations
Mortgage: $0
Rent: $450 per month
Loans: $0
Electric: $50 per month
Car Insurance: $70 per month
(g) Persons dependent upon you for support
(Wife)(Husband) Name:
Children, if any:
Name: Age:
Adasha Schwartzbauer 4
Ashayna Bamette 2
4. I understand that I have a continuing obligation to inform the court of improvement in
my financial circumstances which would permit me to pay the costs incurred herein.
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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. S:4904, relating to
unsworn falsification to authorities.
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Amy Barnette,
Plaintiff
:IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
:CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
:IN DNORCE
Antonio Barnette,
Defendant
:NO. 00-7370 CIVIL TERM
PRAECIPE TO REINSTATE THE COMPLAINT
To the Prothonotary:
Please reinstate the complaint in the above-captioned case.
Dated: ;;/PI/ffJ
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Thomas M. Place
Robert E. Rains
SUPERVISING ATTORNEYS
Teri L. Henning
STAFF ATTORNEY
F AMIL Y LAW CLINIC
45 North Pitt Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-2968
Fax: (717) 243-3639
Attorneys for Plaintiff
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