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Home My WebLink About99-02302 o/ly::', .:"1- ,>~~ ~ i~1\ ~':~ ','''''. ;?:~.1 ,C ~}~; l~" \i?,", :~ ~ -;', -' " - ....;.\ ..,~ c.,: .~.~, ....~ , ' ....Q- ~ .:..:- .:.:- ':<11> <Co .:.;. <Co. <C----3C.'....:c-. .. <+:- .:.:. <+:- <c...!::.,. -:<<."0:<<- .:c. ':.:..X:.:C<;,:~>:+>:;,,:c-~.<Cw: -:+>' <c-"<e<'''~ x __ ~ ~ ~ ~ IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS ~ ~ a ~ OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY ~ ~ . Q ;; * 9- ~ ~ ~~ ~ ~ STATE OF PENNA. S . ":\'" . 'W ~ ~ ~ ,'~ ~ ,'0' ~ /. ~ :.~ ~ ? w ... ~ ... I.'" W :" ~ ? w ~.~ ~ ... ;..: ~ ~ ~ ~.~ ~ /. ~ ~ ~ ~.~ x ~ ~ :~ ,', " (; ~ r-~ ~ ~'; ,', ~ ~ ~.~ ,', l'i ,', 8 ~ .'. ~ .. ,', ~ ~ l:l 2 :? ~ ---------- ~...::_.._>>:..:_:.:. 0>>:' .....:-->>:. <+:', .>>:. .:+:. .::.:.~.:. .:+;. .:+;. .:+;. .:+;. .:+:. .:+:. -:.:. .:+:. ~ ~ ~ a 7- ~. ~ ~ 9- ;\ " f~ ~ ." DECREE IN ~ DIVORCE j: .3:C/\ec.t.~ I ~ 2JQDJ." , ~ ...........,.... ]i'.. ~_. .~ It IS ordered and ~.' u.RON.!\J.DuL 'u,GA'l'E.s". " '........,...u,'... I,' , II ;1 h " ,I ;i II II 1999 N 99-2302 0, 'uuuu'uUUU'uu. CIVIJ. Plaintiff ................................ VCI"SlIS A!1~.~.r.~ES., Defendant ...... ..... AND NOW, decreed that ....... ~."!'!~. " .J;." .G.,!1;\,!,,, " , ", . ... ". . " "..". plaintiff, and. ".. " " . . . ". ,,~'!'Y. .~H!'.s. "". ." '" ". .. " . " "" ". " 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; ... . .. ... . . . . . .no. cLaims .pendir.lg. . .. . .. . .. .. .......... . . . . . , ... ................................................... p. Prothonotary -....--~~~ "-...-.'~ ~-----'-- -,-; ~ .-:+;.- .:+;..:+;. {o;. .:+;. .:+;. .:.;. .:+;. .:.:- .:+;. J, i~ ( ,\ v M (: ~ '/ ~ ~': ~ (; ~ ;'; ~ ~.~ v ~ ~ ~ ',' ~ ~ $ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ v I " '.', .t_ ",.' . I, / (p ,0 I aJ. CZ~, YI"~e/ z2, 4 tJzlZ{.J J . / (p 'Of )'/~ .-et~.a4 -0 ~, " fr. C> ~ ::;: N ~ 9 ::> <t ul ,.:~ 1:."1=::-"" &~~;! :c o~ t;!.}I~ .c: l~~ ] 1...\ 0:, .'?(f) (.)!i- I .:JZ ~JJ.'-'. cr:.z IT:':. w ~UUJ l.L' ;.00.. 1:7, 0 :;;; lL 0 :::J c\ 0 U " , . . RONALD L. GATES, Plaintiff vs. IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA NO. 99- ).30"--' CIVIL TERM AMY GATES, Defendant 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 plaintiff. You may lose money or property or other rights important to you, including custody or visitation of your children. When the ground for the divorce is indignities or irretrievable breakdown of the marriage, you may request marriage counseling. A list of marriage counselors is available in the Office of the Prothonotary at the Cumberland County Courthouse, First Floor, Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013, Telephone: (717)-240- 6195. 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, Pennsylvania 17013 Telephone (717)-249-3166 , . , RONALD L. GATES, Plaintiff IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CUMBERIJ\ND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA i " ,i 'I ..1 :i j 1 '1 ; , I I ,j I I i I I 1 I i I I I i I VB. NO. 99- "l-30.:J. CIVIL TERM JIM'{ GATES, Defendant IN DIVORCE CQoIPIAINT The plaintiff, by his attorney, MURREL R. WALTERS, III, ESQUIRE, brings this action in divorce for a Decree of Divorce from the bonds of matrimony and respectfully represents: 1. The plaintiff is RONALD L. GATES, an adult individual, who currently resides at 2409 Rye Circle, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. 2. The defendant is JIM'{ GATES, an adult individual, who currently resides at 2201-B Cedar Run Drive, Camp Hill, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. 3. Plaintiff and defendant are both bona fide residents of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and have been for at least six (6) months immediately previous to the filing of this Complaint. 4. The plaintiff and defendant were married on July 23, 1988 in Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. 5. There have been no prior actions of divorce or for annulment between the parties. 6. The plaintiff avers that the marriage is irretrievably broken. 7. The plaintiff requests the Court to enter a Decree of Divorce. ! i ;.., I '-'-"'1 .,'Jl ti ~ ~ ~ ~ e \3 '.1\ I'" & - ... ..... t ~ ~ -) >- ~ ....: U,O ()/.: r-C r.tT nf-' ,(, Oc_ wI... --' u:ll. :L >- "- o ,. '>~~??;;': J 1')'; I'- "" ' ~j 0\ -" ~: ;:: z :, .... (')~" :..);~~ ;}~j tYJW _.._0.. ::S (J - u:: -0 c"" ,'- 0<: 0"1 en IN THB COURT 01' COIOlON PLUS 01' ClIHBBRLAND COUNTY, PBHNSYLVANIA RONALD L. GATBS, JR., I NO. 1111-2302 CIVIL Plaintiff I . . v. I CIVIL ACTION - LAW I AMY GATBS, I Defendant I DIVORCB AVISO PARA DBFENDER Y RECLAKAR DERECHOS USTED HA SIDO DEHANDADO EN LA CORTE. si desea defenderse de las quejas expuestas en las paginas seguientes, debe tomar accion con prontitud. se le avisa que si no se defiende, el caso pUde proceder sin usted y decreto de divorcio 0 anulamiento puede ser emitido en su contra por las Corte. una decision puede tambien ser emitida en su contra por caulquier otra queja 0 compensacion eclamados por el demandante. Usted puede perder dinero, 0 propiedades u otros derechos importantes para usted. Cuando la base para el divorcio es indignidades 0 rompimiento irreparable del matrimonio, usted puede solicitar consejo matrimonial. Una lista de consejeros matrimoniales esta disponible en la oficina del Prothonotary, en la Cumberland County Court of Common Pleas, One Courthouse Square, Carlisle, Pennsylvania. SI USTED NO RECLAMA PENSION ALIMEN'l'ICIA, PROPIEDAD MARITAL, HONORARIOS DE ABOGADO U OTROS GASTOS AH'l'ES DE QUE EL DECRETO FINAL DB DIVORCIO 0 ANULAMIEN'l'O SU EHTIDO, US TED PUEDE PERDER EL DERECHO A RBCLAMAR CUALQUIERA DE ELLOS. US TED DEUE LEVAR ESTE PAPEL A UN AllOGADO DE IIlHEDIATO. SO NO TIBNE 0 NO PUEDE PAGAR UN ABOGADO, VAYA 0 LLAME A LA Oli'ICINA INDICADA ABAJO PARA AVERIGlIAR DONDE PUEDE OBTUER ASISTENCIA LEGAL. ClIHBERLAND COllN'l'Y BAR ASSOCIATION 2 Liberty Avenue Carlisle, PA 17013 (717) 24l1-3166 , IN THB COURT OJ' COKMON PLUS OJ' CUKBBRLAHD COUNTY, PB!llISYLVAIIIA RONALD L. GATBS, JR., I NO. 99-2302 CIVIL Plaintiff I I V. I CIVIL ACTION - LAW I AMY GATES, I Defendant I DIVORCB DBJ'ENDANT'S COUNTERCLAIM AND NOW, comes Amy Gates, Defendant above-named, by and through her counsel, Law Offices of Craig A. Diehl, and files this Counterclaim against Plaintiff, Ronald L. Gates, Jr. pursuant to Pa.R.C.p. 1920.15(a), respectfully stating in support thereof the following: COUNT I - DIVORCE 9. The allegations contained in Paragraphs 1 through 8 of Plaintiff's Divorce Complaint filed against Defendant on April 16, 1999, are incorporated herein as if fully set forth verbatim. 10. The parties have been living separate and apart within the meaning of the Pennsylvania Divorce Code since April 1, 1998, and their marriage is irretrievably broken. At the time of the trial, Defendant will submit, if applicable, an Affidavit that the parties have lived separate and apart for at least two (2) years. 11. Defendant avers that Plaintiff has offered such indignities to the person of the innocent and injured Defendant so as to render Defendant's condition intolerable and Defendant's life burdensome. 12. Defendant avers th~t Plaintiff, by cruel and barbarous treatment, has also endangered the life and/or health of the injured and innocent Defendant. 13. Defendant further avers that she, as an innocent and injured Defendant, is entitled to the entry of a decree of divorce because Plaintiff committed adultery. WHEREFORE, Defendant, Amy Gates, respectfully requests that your Honorable Court enter a Decree in Divorce, divorcing Plaintiff and Defendant. COUNT II - EQUITABLB DISTRIBUTION 14. Defendant incorporates by reference herein Paragraphs 9 through 13 of Defendant's Counterclaim, above, as if fully set forth herein in their entirety 15. On April 16, 1999, Plaintiff filed a Complaint in Divorce against Defendant in the Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, at the above-referenced case number. 16. Plaintiff and Defendant have acquired certain assets and liabilities during their marriage from its inception to the date of the separation of the parties. 17. Plaintiff and Defendant have been unable to agree as to an equitable division of said property and debts. 18. Defendant requests this Court to equitably divide, distribute or assign the marital property and debt between the parties in such proportion as the Court deems just after consideration of all relevant factors. WHEREFORE, Defendant requests that your Honorable Court enter an Order of Court equitably dividing all marital property pursuant to Section 3502(a) of the pennsylvania Divorce Code. COUNT III - ALIMONY 19. Defendant incorporates by reference herein paragraphs 9 through 18 above, as if fully set forth herein verbatim. 20. Defendant lacKs sufficient property to provide for her reasonable means and is unable to support herself through appropriate employment. 21. Defendant requires reasonable support to maintain herself in accordance with the standard established during the marriage. WHEREFORE, Defendant requests that your Honorable Court enter an Order of Court awarding alimony to Defendant pursuant to section 3701 of the Pennsylvania Divorce Code. adequately of living COUNT IV - ALIMONY PEND~NTE LITE, COUNSEL PEES, COSTr. AND EXPENSES 22. Defendant incorporat.~" b'{ reference herein Paragraphs 9 through 21, above, as if fully Bet forth herein. 23. Defendant has employed l,inda A. clotfelter, Esquire of the Law Offices of craig A. Diehl to represent her in this matrimonial action. IN TNB COURT OW COKKON PLBA8 OW CUXBBRLAND COUNTY, PBNN8YLVANIA RONALD L. GATB8, JR., I NO. 99-2302 CIVIL l'laintift I I V. I CIVIL ACTION - LAW I AllY GATB8, I Defendant I DIVORCB VBRUICATION I, the undersigned, hereby verify that the statements made in the foregoing document are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information and belief. I understand that the statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. S 4904, relating to unsworn falsification to authorities. Date: (e/I /99 ~ .?d,frr AMY GATES IN THB COURT or COKMON PLBAS OF CUMBBRLAND COUNTY, PEKNSYLVAHIA RONALD L. GATBS, JR., I NO. lIlI-2302 CIVIL Plaintiff I I V. I CIVIL ACTION - LAW I AMY GATBS, I Defendant I DIVORCB CERTIFICATE OF SBRVICE I, the undersigned, hereby certify that on this date, a true and correct copy of the foregoing document was served upon the opposing parties by way of United states First Class Mail, postage prepaid, addressed as follows: Murrel Walters, III, Esquire 54 East Main street Mechanicsburg, PA 17055 LAW OFFICES OF CRAIG A. DIEHL Date: & / lit / Cj tj . --- RONALD L. GATES, Plaintiff IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA vs. NO. 99- 2302 CIVIL TERM AMY GATES, Defendant IN DIVORCE AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT 1. A complaint in divorce under Section 3301 (c) of the Divorce Code was filed on April 16, 1999. 2. The marriage of plaintiff and defendant is irretrievably broken and ninety days have elapsed from the date of filing 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:/j)<c:.. G ")-uvo ~~ ~ .,' l~ONALD GATES i;; C:l ~ ~.l; '"- !-. !.~ 3~ l.J_,Q ',.~ c')':(~ "- (J .-'-,,_.1 .~ ~)~:: ..0: o~ ';:";-~ J.. \;~ c:> :S~ !t~L', I ~ J E2~~! w i.fii'5 ...., (Dl1.. ,_. c:: ::;; lL. 0 ;:) C) <::> (.) ~j . 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