HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-1707 IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY - PENNSYLVANIA
Doris .lean Smotherman
Plaintiff
VS.
.loe Douglas Smotherman
Defendant
'No.
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: Civil Action - Law
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: In Divorce
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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 in
divorce or annulment may be 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 the custody or visitation rights 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 at the Cumberland
County Courthouse, Carlisle, Pennsylvania.
l~f YOU DO NOT FI~LE A CLAI'M FOR AL1~MONY, DIVI~SION OF PROPERTY,
LAWYER'S FEES OR EXPENSES BEFORE A DIVORCE OR ANNULMENT
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 OFF1~CE SET FORTH BELOW TO FI'ND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL
HELP.
Cumberland County Bar Association
2 Liberty Avenue
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717)-249-3166
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY - PENNSYLVANIA
Doris Jean Smotherman,
Plaintiff
VS.
Joe Douglas Smotherman,
Defendant
'No. 03 -- /7o7
: Civil Action - Law
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: In Divorce
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COMPLAINT UNDER SECTION 3301
OF THE DIVORCE CODE
Plaintiff is Doris Jean Smotherman, who currently resides at 105
Conodoguinet Mobile Estates, Newville, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, since
January 15, 2002.
Defendant is Joe Douglas Smotherman, who currently resides at 113
North Hanover Street, Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, since January
2003.
Plaintiff and Defendant have been bona fide residents in the
Commonwealth of pennsylvania for at least six months immediately previous to
th~ filing of this complaint.
The Plaintiff and Defendant were married on June 21,1986, in
Greenspring Church, Newville, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
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There have been no prior actions of divorce or for annulment between the
parties.
The marriage is irretrievably broken.
Plaintiff has been advised that counseling is available and that Plaintiff
may have the right to request that the Court require the parties to participate in
counseling.
Plaintiff requests the Court to enter a decree of divorce.
Respectfully submitted,
H. Anthony Adams, Esquire
Attorney for Plaintiff
128 E. King Street
Shippensburg, PA 17257
(717)-532-3270
! verify that the statements made in this Complaint are true and correct.
understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18
Pa. C.S. Section 4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
Doris .lean,~otherman
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY - PENNSYLVANIA
Doris lean Smotherman,
Plaintiff
VS.
]oe Douglas Smotherman,
Defendant
: Civil Action - Law
: In Divorce
AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE
H. Anthony Adams, Esquire being duly sworn according to law deposes
and states that a complaint in divorce was mailed to ]oe Douglas Smotherman,
of 113 N. Hanover Street, Carlisle, Pennsylvania, 1724-1, certified mail, return
receipt requested on April 21, 2003 and was accepted on delivery by .loe Douglas
Smotherman on April 22, 2003 as shown by the attached receipt·
Attorney for Plaintiff
49 W. Orange Street, Suite 3
Shippensburg, PA 17257
{717)-532-3270
Sworn to and subscribed this
2003.
Expires:
I SSsI
· Complete items 1, 2, and 3. Also complete
Item 4 if Restricted Delivery is desired.
· Print your name and address on the reverse
so that we can return the card to you.
· Attach thie card to the back of the maillpisoe,
o~ o~ the fro~t If space permits.
2. ~ Number
Ps Fo~n 381 1, August 2001
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY-PENNSYLVANIA
Doris ]ean Smotherman
Plaintiff
VS.
Douglas Smotherman,
Defendant
03-17~7 Civil Term
Civil Action - Law
In Divorce
AFFIDAVI'r 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 days have elapsed from the date of filing of the Complaint and
service on Defendant.
3, I consent to the entry of the 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. Section 4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
Date: ~/q~_~ ~~~L~~
· Doris .lean S~otherrn-a~' v
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY - PENNSYLVANIA
Doris ]ean Smotherman
Plaintiff
VS.
.loe Douglas Smotherman,
Defendant
: 03-17~7 Civil Term
:
: Civil Action - Law
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:
:
: In Divorce
WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REQUEST
ENTRY OF A DIVORCE DECREE UNDER
SECTION 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 if I 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 aflcer 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. Section 4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
Date:
I~o~is 3ea r~5~moth~ ~ma n
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY-PENNSYI.VANIA
Doris 3ean Smotherman
Plaintiff
VS,
3oe Douglas Smotherman,
Defendant
03-17~7 Civil Term
Civil Action - Law
In Divorce
AFFIDAVI-I' 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 days have elapsed from the date of filing of the Complaint and
service on Defendant.
3. ! consent to the entry of the final decree of divorce affcer service of
notice of intention to request entry of the decree.
! verify that the statements made in this affidavit are true and correct. !
understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18
Pa. C.S. Section 4904 relating to unsworl
Date:
~lsificatio~k~o authorities.
~ Douglas Smotherman
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY - PENNSYLVANIA
Doris 3ean Smotherman
Plaintiff
VS.
Joe Douglas Smotherman,
Defendant
03-17~7 Civil Term
Civil Action - Law
In Divorce
WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REQUEST
ENTRY OF A DIVORCE DECREE UNDER
SECTION 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 if I 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 the statements made in this affidavit are true and correct. I
understand that false statements herei,n are made su,bject to the penalties of 18
Pa. C.S. Section 4904 relating to unswo falsificatior~ t~ authorities.
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Date q-/)~ /~ f ~~~ ~ J
Qi~ Douglas~motherman
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY - PENNSYLVANIA
Doris ]ean Smotherman
Plaintiff
VS,
Joe Douglas Smotherman
Defendant
No. 03-1~117 Civil Term
Civil Action - Law
In Divorce
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 3301(c) of the
Divorce Code.
2. Date and manner of service of the complaint; Service was made by
Certified Nail Return Receipt Requested on April 2:1., 2003 and was
accepted April 22,2003. An Affidavit of Service has been filed.
3. Date of execution of the Affidavit of Consent required by Section
330:[(c) of the Divorce Code; by the Plaintiff September 8, 2003; by
Defendant September 10, 2003.
4. Related claims pending; None.
5. Plaintiff's Waiver of Notice was signed on September 8, 2003 and was
filed on September 12, 2003 and Defendant's Waiver of Notice was
signed September :1.0, 2003 and was filed on September 15, 2003.
H. Anthony Adams, E's~
Attomey for Plaintiff
128 E. King Street
Shippensburg, PA 17257
(717)-532-3270
INTHE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY
STATE OF ~ PENNA.
Doris Jean Smotherman
VERSUS
NO.
DECREE IN
DIVORCE
AND NOW,~
DECREED THAT
2003 , it ~S ORDERED AND
, PLAINTIFF,
AND Joe Douglas Smotherman
,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;