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: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
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: NO. 03 - ~~7o
FREDERICK L. BATEMAN,
Plaintiff
SUSAN E. BATEMAN,
Defendant
: CIVIL ACTION - 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. A judgment may also be entered against you for any other claim or relief requested in
these papers by the Plaint~ff. 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 at:
Cumberland County Courthouse
One Courthouse Square
Carlisle, P A 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 BAR ASSOCIATION
TWO LIBERTY A VENUE
CARLISLE, PA 17013
(717) 249-3166
FREDERICK L. BATEMAN,
Plaintiff
v.
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: NO. b'a - ,;t.'-13 C.i(.>l'-T~
SUSAN E. BATEMAN,
Defendant
: CIVIL ACTION - IN DIVORCE
COMPLAINT IN DIVORCE UNDER SECTION 330HC) AND 3301 (D)
OF THE DOMESTIC RELATIONS CODE
1. Plaintiff is FREDERICK L. BATEMAN, (SS# 194448201) a citizen of
Pennsylvania whose primary residence is 220 Rosemont A venu, Cumberland
County, New Cumberland, Pennsylvania 17070.
2. Defendant is SUSAN E. BATEMAN, (SS# 209 50 7665), whose primary
residence is 731 Walton Street, Cumberland County, Lemoyne, Pennsylvania
17043.
3. Plaintiff and Defendant are sui iuris. Plaintiff has been a bonafide residents of the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for at least six months immediately preceding the
filing of this Complaint.
4. The parties are husband and wife and were lawfully married on December, 1984
in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
5. The marriage is irretrievably broken.
6. There has been no prior action for divorce or annulment instituted by either of
the parties in this or any other jurisdiction.
7. Plaintiff has been advised of the availability of counseling and of the right to
request that the Court require the parties to participate in counseling.
8. There were three children born of this marriage; Susan Bateman (D.D.B.
8/28/87); Samantha Bateman (D.D.B. 9/5/88) and Freddie Bateman (D.D.B.
6/17/98).
9. The parties have been separated as of September, 2001.
COUNT I.
Request for No-Fault Divorce Under
3301(c) and (d) of the Divorce Code
10. Paragraphs one through ten are incorporated as if fully set forth herein.
11. The marriage of the parties is irretrievably broken.
12. After ninety (90) days have elapsed from the date of the filing of this Complaint,
Plaintiff intends to file an Affidavit consenting to a divorce. Plaintiff believes that
Defendant may also file such an Affidavit.
13. Plaintiff has been advised of the availability of counseling and that Plaintiff and
Defendant have the right to request the Court to require the parties to participate
in such counseling.
14. Defendant is not now and has never been a member of the armed forces of the
United States.
15. The parties intend to continue living apart.
WHEREFORE, if both parties file affidavits to a divorce after ninety days have
elapsed from the filing of this Complaint, Plaintiff respectfully requests the Court to enter a
Decree of Divorce, pursuant to 3301(c) of the Divorce Code. In the alternative, should the
parties continue living apart for a period of time greater than two years, Plaintiff respectfully
requests the Court to enter a Decree of Divorce, pursuant to 3301(d) of the Divorce Code.
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wre e . Rosen, Esquire
Attorney for Plaintiff
1101 North Front Street
Harrisburg, Pa 17102
ID # 10625
(717) 234-4583
FREDERICK L. BATEMAN,
Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYL VANIA
v.
: NO.
SUSANE. BATEMAN,
Defendant
: CIVIL ACTION - IN DIVORCE
VERIFICATION
I, FREDERICK L. BATEMAN, hereby verify that the information contained in the
foregoing Complaint is true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information and belief. I
also understand that false statements made herein are subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. c.s. 9
4904, relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
DATE: ,-~J51 LJ 3
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FREDERICK L. BATEMAN,
Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
: NO.
SUSAN E. BATEMAN,
Defendant
: CIVIL ACTION - IN DIVORCE
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
AND NOW, this ~ day of J,-\ ~ ' 2003, I, Susan N. Lenker for the
Lawfirm of Krevsky & Rosen, P.C., on behalf of Plaintiff, FREDERICK L. BATEMAN, hereby
certifY that I have this day served a copy of the Complaint in the above-captioned matter, by First
Class U.S. Mail, on the following:
SUSAN E. BATEMAN
731 WALTON STREET
LEMOYNE, PENNSYLVANIA 17043
S an N. Lenker
1101 North Front Street
Harrisburg, P A 1 71 02
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Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
: NO. 03 - 2273
SUSAN E. BATEMAN,
Defendant
: CIVIL ACTION - IN DIVORCE
AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE
I, Lawrence J. Rosen, Esquire, attorney for the Plaintiff, FREDERICK L.
BATEMAN, hereby certify that a copy of the Complaint for a Divorce was served by Certified
Mail, Return Receipt Requested on May 15, 2003, on the following:
SUSAN E. BATEMAN
731 WALTON STREET
LEMOYNE, P A 17043
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Attorney for Plaintiff
1101 North Front Street
Harrisburg, P A 17102
(717) 234-4583
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FREDERICK L. BATEMAN,
Petitioner,
:IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
:CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V.
:NO: 03 - 2273
SUSAN E. BATEMAN,
Respondent
:CIVIL ACTION - DIVORCE
PETITION FOR SPECIAL RELIEF PURSUANT TO RULE 1920.43
OF THE PENNSYLVANIA RULES OF CIVIL PROCEDURE
AND NOW, this ~ day of \\)o\JPI'f1D< ( ,2003, ,~omes Petitioner, Frederick L.
Bateman, by and through counsel, Lawrence J. Rosen, Esquire, lmd offers the following
averments in support of the within Petition for Special Relief:
I. Petitioner filed a Divorce Complaint in the subje'~t matter on May 12,2003. (See
Exhibit A)
2. Respondent has maintained exclusive possession of the marital residence, a
private home located at 731 Walton Street, Lemoyne, P A. since September of
2001, the date of separation.
3, The parties are parents of three children, Susan Bateman (8/28/87), Samantha
Bateman (9/5/88) and Freddie Bateman (6/17/98),
4. The parties' children resided with Respondent in the marital residence until June
of2003 at which time Samantha Bateman and Freddie Bateman began residing
with Petitioner due to Respondent's unwillingness/inability to provide a safe and
stable environment for them.
5, Within the past month, Susan Bateman has also begun residing with Petitioner for
the same reason,
6, Petitioner was paying Respondent approximately fourteen hundred dollars per
month in child support up to June of2003.
7. Respondent is unable to maintain the marital residence either financially or
physically as:
A. Respondent has persistently been unable/unwilling to make timely
payments on the mortgage, (See Exhibit B)
B. Respondent has failed to make necessary repairs to the property or
provide necessary maintenance.
8. As the result of Respondent's failure to meet her financial responsibilities in
regard to the marital residence or properly maintain the residence, she has placed
that asset at risk while dissipating the value of tha.t asset.
9, Petitioner is seeking exclusive possession so that he may make all necessary
repairs and improvements to the property with th(~ intention to immediately place
the marital residence for sale.
10. Petitioner is seeking a court order authorizing the sale of the marital residence
with the proceeds to be placed in escrow pending a final resolution of the divorce
proceeding. Petitioner shall be immediately reimbursed for all out of pocket
expenses required to make the needed improvemo~nts and/or repairs to the property
prior to sale as well as fifteen dollars per hour for all time personally expended by
Petitioner in making the needed repairs and/or improvements,
WHEREFORE, Petitioner asks Your Honorable Court to grant him immediate exclusive
possession of the marital residence with a period of sixty days to make all repairs necessary to
offer the premises for sale, At the conclusion of sixty days or at such time that the premises are
ready to be listed for sale, the property will be listed for sale with the proceeds ofthe sale to be
placed in escrow pending the resolution of the parties' divorce proceeding
Respectfully submitted:
KREVSKY & ROSEN, P.e.
By
ence J, Rosen, Esquire
101 North Front Street
Harrisburg,PA 17102
ID# 10625
(717) 234-4583
FREDERICK L. BATEMAN,
Petitioner,
:IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
:CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V.
:NO: 03 - 2273
SUSAN E. BATEMAN,
Respondent
:CIVIL ACTION - DIVORCE
VERIFICATION
I, FREDERICK L. BATEMAN, hereby verify that the information contained in the
foregoing Petition for Special Relief Pursuant to Rule 1920.43 of the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil
Procedure is true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information and belief. I also
understand that false statements made herein are subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. g 4904,
relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
DATE:
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FREDERICK L. BA rEMAN
FREDERICK L. BATEMAN,
Petitioner,
:IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
:CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v,
:NO: 03 - 2273
SUSAN E. BATEMAN,
Respondent
:CIVIL ACTION - DIVORCE
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
AND NOW, this r+ day of 0cn l.Q.ntbu/\ ,2003, I, Susan N, Lenker, Legal
Assistant, for the Lawfirm of Krevsky & Rosen, P.e., on behalf of Petitioner, FREDERICK L.
BATEMAN, hereby certifY that I have this day served a copy of the Petition for Special Relief
Pursuant to Rule 1920.43 of the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure in the above-captioned
matter, by First Class U,S. Mail, on the following:
SUSAN E. BATEMAN
731 WALTON STREET
LEMOYNE, PENNSYLVANIA 17043
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1101 North Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17102
(717) 234-4583
FREDERICK L. BATEMAN,
Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
: NO. 06 -.;,I~?3
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SUSAN E. BATEMAN,
Defendant
: CIVIL ACTION - 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 groundfor divorce is indignities or irretrievable breakdown of the marriage,
you may request marriage counseling. A list of marriage counselors is available at:
Cumberland County Courthouse
One Courthouse Square
Carlisle, PA 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 BAR ASSOCIKfION
TWO LIBERTY AVENUE s: L.
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EXHIBIT A
FREDERICK L. BATEMAN,
Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY , PENNSYLVANIA
v.
: NO.
SUSAN E. BATEMAN,
Defendant
: CIVIL ACTION - IN DIVORCE
COMPLAINT IN DIVORCE UNDER SECTION 330HC) AND 3301 (D)
OF THE DOMESTIC RELATIONS CODE
1. Plaintiff is FREDERICK L. BATEMAN, (SS# 194448201) a citizen of
Pennsylvania whose primary residence is 220 Rosemont Avenu, Cumberland
County, New Cumberland, Pennsylvania 17070.
2. Defendant is SUSAN E. BATEMAN, (SS# 209 50 7665), whose primary
residence is 731 Walton Street, Cumberland County, Lemoyne, Pennsylvania
17043.
3. Plaintiff and Defendant are sui iuris. Plaintiff has been a bonafide residents of the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for at least six months immediately preceding the
filing of this Complaint.
4. The parties are husband and wife and were lawfully married on December, 1984
in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania,
5. The marriage is irretrievably broken.
6. There has been no prior action for divorce or annulment instituted by either of
the parties in this or any other jurisdiction.
7. Plaintiff has been advised ofthe availability of counseling and ofthe right to
request that the Court require the parties to participate in counseling,
8. There were three children born of this marriage; Susan Bateman (D,O.B.
8/28/87); Samantha Bateman (D.O,B. 9/5/88) and Freddie Bateman (D,O.B.
6/17/98).
9. The parties have been separated as of September, 2001.
COUNT I.
Reauest for No-Fault Divorce Under
3301(c) and (d) of the Divorce Code
10. Paragraphs one through ten are incorporated as :if fully set forth herein.
11. The marriage of the parties is irretrievably broken.
12. After ninety (90) days have elapsed from the date of the filing of this Complaint,
Plaintiff intends to file an Affidavit consenting 1:0 a divorce. Plaintiff believes that
Defendant may also file such an Affidavit.
13. Plaintiff has been advised of the availability of counseling and that Plaintiff and
Defendant have the right to request the Court to require the parties to participate
in such counseling,
14. Defendant is not now and has never been a member of the armed forces of the
United States,
15. The parties intend to continue living apart.
WHEREFORE, if both parties file affidavits to a divorce after ninety days have
elapsed from the filing of this Complaint, Plaintiffrespectfully requests the Court to enter a
Decree of Divorce, pursuant to 330 I (c) of the Divorce Code. In the alternative, should the
parties continue living apart for a period of time greater than two years, Plaintiff respectfully
requests the Court to enter a Decree of Divorce, pursuant to 3301(d) of the Divorce Code.
DATE: /f/'(/ tJ }'
~.
lwre e . Rosen, Esquire
Attorney for Plaintiff
1101 North Front Street
Harrisburg, Pa 17102
ID # 10625
(717) 234-4583
FREDERICKL. BATEMAN,
Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
: NO.
SUSAN E. BATEMAN,
Defendant
: CIVIL ACTION - IN DIVORCE
VERIFICATION
I, FREDERICK L. BATEMAN, hereby verify that the information contained in the
foregoing Complaint is true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information and belief. I
also understand that false statements made herein are subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. ~
4904, relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
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FREDERICK L. BATEMAN,
Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
: NO.
SUSAN E. BATEMAN,
Defendant
: CIVIL ACTION - IN DIVORCE
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
AND NOW, this r day of l-'\ (\~ ' 2003, I, Susan N. Lenker for the
Lawfirm of Krevsky & Rosen, P,C" on behalf of Plaintiff, FREDERICK L. BATEMAN, hereby
certify that I have this day served a copy of the Complaint in the above-captioned matter, by First
Class U,S. Mail, on the following:
SUSAN E. BATEMAN
731 WALTON STREET
LEMOYNE, PENNSYLVANIA 17043
S an N. Lenker
1101 NOlth Front Street
Harrisburg, P A 17102
(717) 234-4583
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.GMA.f Mortgage
First Mortgage Loan Servicing
3451 Hammond Avenue
PO Box 780
Waterloo Iowa 50704-0780
June 20, 2003
www.gmacmortgage.com
FREDERICK L, BATEMAN
SUSAN E. BATEMAN
731 WALTON ST
LEMOYNE, PA 17043
RE; hCCOUNT NUY~ER
206378315
PROPERTY ADDRESS 731 WALTON ST
LEMOYNE, PA 17043
DEAR FREDERICK L. BATEMAN AND SUSAN E. BATEMAN:
Your account is in default under the terms of t:he mortgage. The
mortgage pa~nents of $677.05 for the months of May 1, 2003, through
June 1, 2003, are past due. If you have already mailed these
payments, please accept our thanks.
Due to the unresolved delinquency on your account, you may be
experiencing temporary or permanent financial problems that led to the
default. Your account could soon be referred t.o foreclosure if the
default is not resolved. We would like to discuss possible loss
mitigation options, which may be available to you to resolve the
delinquency and avoid foreclosure. A brief de~;cription of these
options follows.
If you have experienced a temporary loss of income or increase in
expenses and now have sufficient income to make increased payments, we
may be able to work out a REPAYMENT PLAN.
LOAN MODIFICATION: A loan modification capitalizes delinquent payments
into the unpaid principal balance. This may be completed if you are
unable to make temporary increased monthly pa~nents, yet can still
affort your mortgage payments
SHORT SALE: The investor may accept less than a full payoff when the
value of your property has declined. You must list the property at
fair market value and forward any offers', alonq with estimated closing
costs, to our company. The acceptance of the offer is subject to
investor approval. You may be required to con":ribute to reduce the
total loss.
DEED IN LIEU OF FORECLOSURE: A deed in lieu VOluntarily gives back the
Deed to the lender to satisfy the debt and avoid foreclosure. You
must have tried to sell the property for 90 days at fair market value.
The collection activity will not stop and the Inonth1y mortgage
payments are still due while we evaluate your :Einancial situation.
Not all options may be available to you and we cannot guarantee you
will qualify for any of the loss mitigation options.
In order to be considered for any of these loss mitigation options,
you may be required to provide us with financia.l information. Please
contact us at 1-800-850-4622 to discuss any of these loss mitigation
options. For your information, you may contact a HUD Counseling Agent
at 1-800-569-4287. Toll free TDD number for t.oe HUD Counseling Agency
is 1-800-877'8339.
Notice - This is an attempt to collect a debt .3.nd any information
obtained will be used for that purpose. If your debt has been
discharged in bankruptcy, our rights are being exercised against the
collateral for the above-referenced loan, not .3.S a personal liability.
Collection Department
Mortgage Loan Servicing
DMS5-0PTION
EXHIBIT B
~MA.f Mortgage
First Mortgage Loan Servicing
3451 Hammond Avenue
PO Box 780
Waterloo Iowa 50704.0780
August 20, 2003
www.gmacmortgage.com
FREDERICK L. BATEMAN
220 ROSEMONT AVE
NEW CUMBERLAND, PA 17070
RE:
ACCOUNT NUMBER
PROPERTY ADDRESS
306378815
731 WA.LTON ST
LEMOYNE, PA 17043
DEAR FREDERICK L. BATEMAN:
Your account is in default under the terms of the mortgage. The
mortgage paynlents of $677.05 for the months of July 1, 2003, through
August I, 2003, are past due. If you have alrE~ady mailed these
payments, please accept our thanks.
Due to the unresolved delinquency on your account, you may be
experiencing temporary or permanent financial problems that led to the
default. Your account could soon be referred to foreclosure if the
default is not resolved, We would like to discuss possible loss
mitigation options, which may be available to you to resolve the
delinquency and avoid foreclosure. A brief description of these
options follows.
If you have experienced a temporary loss of income or increase in
expenses and now have sufficient income to make increased payments, we
may be able to work out a REPAYMENT PLAN.
LOAN MODIFICATION: A loan modification capitali.zes delinquent payments
into the unpaid principal balance. This may be completed if you are
unable to make temporary increased monthly p~yP.lentc, yet can still
affort your mortgage payments
SHORT SALE: The investor may accept less than Cl full payoff when the
value of your property has declined. You must list the property at
fair market value and forward any offers, alon9 with estimated closing
costs, to our company. The acceptance of the offer is subject to
investor approval. You may be required to contribute to reduce the
total loss.
DEED IN LIEU OF FORECLOSURE: A deed in lieu voluntarily gives back the
Deed to the lender to satisfy the debt and avoid foreclosure. You
must have tried to sell the property for 90 da~'s at fair market value.
The collection activity will not stop and the nlonthly mortgage
payments are still due while we evaluate your financial situation.
Not all options may be available to you and we cannot guarantee you
will qualify for any of the loss mitigation opt~ions.
In order to be considered for any of these loss mitigation options,
you may be required to provide us with financia.l information. Please
contact us at 1~800.850.4622 to discuss any of these loss mitigation
options. For your information, you may contact. a HUD Counseling Agent
at 1.800-569~4287. Toll free TDD number for the HUD Counseling Agency
is 1-800-877-8339.
Notice 4 This is an attempt to collect a debt c.nd any information
obtained will be used for that purpose. If your debt has been
discharged in bankruptcy, our rights are being exercised against the
collateral for the above-referenced loan, not a.s a personal liability.
Collection Department
Mortgage Loan Servicing
DMS5-0PTION
1~'J~5
~MA.f Mortgage
First Mortgage Loan Servicing
3451 Hammond Avenue
PO Box 780
Waterloo Iowa 50704~0780
October 21, 2003
www.gmacmortgage.com
FREDERICK L, BATEMAN
220 ROSEMONT AVE
NEW CUMBERLAND, PA 17070
RE:
ACCOUNT NUMBER
PROPERTY ADDRESS
306378815
731 WALTON ST
LEMOYNE, PA 17043
DEAR FREDERICK L, BATEMAN:
Your account is in default under the terms of the mortgage.
mortgage pa~nents of $677.05 for the months of Septeniller 1,
through October 1, 2003, are past due, If you have already
these payments, please accept our thanks.
The
2003,
mailed
Due to the unresolved delinquency on your aceo"unc, you may be
experiencing temporary or permanent financial problems that led to the
defaul t. Your account could soon be referred t,o foreclosure if the
default is not resolved. We would like to disc.uss possible loss
mitigation options, which may be available to you to resolve the
delinquency and avoid foreclosure. A brief description of these
options follows.
If you have experienced a temporary loss of income or increase in
expenses and now have sufficient income to make increased payments, we
may be able to work out a REPAYMENT PLAN.
LOAN MODIFICATION: A loan modification capitalizes delinquent payments
into the unpaid principal balance. This may be completed if you are
unable t.o make tE'mporary incr~,;!~e0. m0!1r}11y p~yrr'F?nt~; yet can <;t.il1
affort your mortgage payments
SHORT SALE: The investor may accept less than a full payoff when the
value of your property has declined. You must list the property at
fair market value and forward any offers, along with estimated Closing
costs, to our company. The acceptance of the cffer is subject to
investor approval. You may be required to contribute to reduce the
total loss,
DEED IN LIEU OF FORECLOSURE: A deed in lieu vOluntarily gives back the
Deed to the lender to satisfy the debt and avoid foreclosure. You
must have tried to .sell the property for 90 days at fair market value.
The collection activity will not stop and the IT.onthly mortgage
pa~uents are still due while we evaluate your financial situation.
Not all options may be available to you and we cannot guarantee you
will qualify for any of the loss mitigation options.
In order to be considered for any of these loss mitigation options,
you may be required to provide us with financial information. Please
contact us at 1-800-850-4622 to discuss any of these loss mitigation
options. For your information, you may contact a HUD Counseling Agent
at 1- 800 - 569 - 4287. Toll free TDD muuber for the HUD Counseling Agency
is 1-800-877-8339,
Notice - This is an attempt to collect a debt and any information
obtained will be used for that purpose. If your debt has been
discharged in bankruptcy, our rights are being exercised against the
collateral for the above. referenced loan, not as a personal liability.
Collection Department
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BORROWER INFORMATION
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Account Number: 306378815
Home Phone #: (717) 774-9558
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LEMOYNE PA 17043
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FREDERICK L. BATEMAN
SUSAN E. BATEMAN
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$149.26
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October 20, 2003
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Defendant
NO. 03-2273 CIVIL TERM
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this 12th day of November, 2003, upon consideration of Plaintiffs
Petition for Special Relief Pursuant to Rule 1920.43 of the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil
Procedure, a hearing is scheduled for Thursday, December II, 2003, at I :30 p.m., in
Courtroom No.1, Cumberland County Courthouse, Carlisle, Pennsylvania.
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Defendant
NO. 03-2273 CIVIL TERM
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this 11th day of December, 2003, upon
consideration of Plaintiff's petition for Special Relief Pursuant
to Rule 1920.43 of the Pennsylvania Rules cf Civil Procedure, and
following a hearing at which the Plaintiff represented by Lawrence
J. Rosen, Esquire, and Defendant representing herself, agreed upon
the following, it is ordered and directed as follows:
1. The parties are directed to immediately enter into
a listing agreement for sale of the marital residence at 731 Walton
Street, Lemoyne, Pennsylvania for $150,000;
2. Defendant shall effect repairs to the interior of
the property, and Plaintiff shall effect repairs to the exterior of
the property, which shall be completed on or before February 1,
2004; and
3. No other relief shall be granted to either party
at this time.
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1101 North Front Street
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Plaintiff
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CIVIL ACTION - DIVORCE
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1. A complaint in divorce under 9 3301(c) of the Divorce Code was filed on May
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WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REQUEST ENTRY OF
A DIVORCE DECREE UNDER S 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 after it is filed with the
prothonotary.
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Plaintiff
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SUSAN E. BATEMAN
Defendant
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1. A complaint in divorce under 9 3301(c) of the Divorce Code was filed on May
12, 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. I consent to the entry of a final decree of divorce after service of notice of
intention to request entry of the decree.
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CIVIL ACTION - DIVORCE
WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REQUEST ENTRY OF
A DIVORCE DECREE UNDER S 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 after it is filed with the
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Pia i ntiff
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SUSAN E. BATEMAN
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION - 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 9 (3301(c)) (3301(€l)(1)) of
the Divorce Code. (Strike out inapplicable section).
2. Date and manner of service of the complaint: 05/15/03 by certified mail,
restricted delivery per the affidavit of service filed OS/20/03.
3. Complete either paragraph (a) or (b).
(a) Date of execution of the affidavit of consent required by 9 3301(c) of the
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5. Complete either (a) or (b).
(a) Date and manner of service of the notice of intention to file praecipe
copy of which is attached: N/ AI
(b) Date plaintiff's Waiver of Notice was filed with the prothonotary:
06/01/05.
Date defendant's Waiver of Notice was filed with the prothonotary:
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STATE OF
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FREDERICK L. BATEMAN
Plaintiff
No.
2273 Civil
2003
VERSUS
SUSAN E. BATEMAN
Defendant
DECREE IN
DIVORCE
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Frederick L. Bateman
2005
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Susan E. Bateman
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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
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