HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-2867THEODORE CHARLES OLSON,
PLAINTIFF
VS.
SEONGHEE KlM OLSON,
DEFENDANT
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
: PENNSYLVANIA
:: NO. O?, "~'C~iViL TERM
..
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: ACTION FOR DIVORCE / CUSTODY
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 arc warned that if you fail to do so, thc 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 fights 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 rnarriage counselors is available in the Office of the
Prothonotary at the Cumberland County Courthouse, One Courthouse Square, Carlisle, PA 17013-3387.
IF YOU DO NOT FILE A CLAIM FOR ALIMONY, DMSION 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
32 South Bedford Street
Carlisle PA 17013
(717) 249-3166
1-800-990-9108
THEODORE CHARLES OLSON,
PLAINTIFF
VS.
SEONGHEE KIM OLSON,
DEFENDANT
: IN TIlE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
: PENNSYLVANIA
:: NO. O~'' ~af~IVIL TERM
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: ACTION FOR DIVORCE / CUSTODY
COMPLAINT FOR NO-FAULT DIVORCE
UNDER SECTION 3301(c) OF THE DIVORCE CODE
AND NOW, comes the Plaintiff, THEODORE CHARLES OLSON, by and through his
counsel, Susan Kay Candiello, Esquire, of the Law Firm of Susan Kay Candiello, P.C., and makes
the following consolidated complaint in divorce for divorce and custody~
1. Plaintiffis THEODORE CHARLES OLSON, an adult individual, who resides
at 4754 Brian Road, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, 17050. The Plaintiff
has resided in Cumberland County for over one (1) year.
2. Defendant is SEONGHEE KIM OLSON, an adult individual, who currently
resides at 5218 Meadowbrook Drive, Mechanicsburg~ Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, 17050.
3. Plaintiff and Defendant have been bona fide residents in the Commonwealth for at
least six (6) months immediately previous to the filing of this Complaint.
4. The Plaintiff and Defendant were lawfully married on October 13, 1989.
5. There have been no prior actions of divorce or for annulment between the parties
except this Complaint filed for divorce.
6. The marriage is irretrievably broken.
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. Plaimiff has chosen not to
ensage in, or to request any counseling.
8. Plaintiff joined the United States Navy in September 1985 and is still presently in
the United States Navy. The Defendant was never a member of the United States Military
Service. There are possible benefits as a result of the Plaintiff's military service applicable to
this marriage.
9. Plaintiff and Defendam have two (2) children from their marriage, EDWARD
KIM OLSON, bom December 18, 1991, and ALICE KIM OLSON, born December 30, 1992.
COUNT I - REOUEST FOR NO-FAULT DIVORCE
UNDER SECTION 350Hc} OF TIlE DIVORCE CODE
10.
thereto.
11.
Paragraphs 1 through 9 of this Complaim are incorporated herein by reference
After ninety (90) days have elapsed from the date of filing of this Complaint,
Plaintiff intends to file an Affidavit consenting to the divorce. Plaintiffbelieves Defendant may
also file such an affidavit.
WltEREFORE, if both parties file affidavits consenting to a divorce at~er ninety (90)
days have elapsed from the date of filing of this Complaint, Plaintiff, THEODORE CHARLES
OLSON, respectfully requests the court to enter a Decree of Divorce pursuant to section 3301(c)
of the Divorce Code.
COUNT H - REOUEST FOR EOUITABLE DISTRIBUTION OF
MARITAL PROPERTY UNDER SECTION 3502(a} OF ~ DIVORCE CODE
12.
thereto.
Paragraphs I through 11 of this Complaint are incorporated herein by reference
13. The Plaintiff requests the Court to equitably divide, distribute or assign the marital
property between the pa~ies without regard to marital misconduct in such proportion as the Court
deems just al~er consideration of all relevant factors.
WltEREFORE, Plaintiff, TltEODORE CHARLES OLSON, respectfully requests the
Court to enter an order of equitable distribution of marital property pursuant to Section 3502(a)
of the Divorce Code.
COUNT m - REOUEST FOR CONFIRMATION OF CUSTODY
UNDER SECTIONS 3104{a~(2~ and 33234b) OF THE DIVORCE CODE
14.
thereto.
15.
Defendam:
NAME
EDWARD KlM OLSON
ALICE KIM OLSON
Paragraphs 1 through 13 of this Complaint are incorporated herein by reference
The parties are the parents of the following minor children who reside with the
AGE SEX
11 years Male
10 years Female
DATE OF BIRTH
December 18, 1991
December 30, 1992
16.
addresses herein indicated:
WITH WHOM
Defendant
Plaintiff and Defendant
During the past five (5) years the children have resided with the parties and at the
ADDRESS
5218 Meadowbrook Drive
Mechanicsburg, PA
5218 Meadowbrook Drive
Mechanicsburg, PA
FROM / TO
June 16, 2003 to Present
1998 to June 16, 2003
17. Plaintiff has not participated in any other litigation concerning the children in this
or any other state.
18. There are no other proceedings pending involving custody of the children in this
or any other state.
19. Plaintiff knows of no person not a party to these proceedings who has physical
custody of the children or who claims to have custody, partial custody or visitation rights with
respect to the children.
20. The best interests of the children will be served if both Plaintiff and Defendant
have Shared Legal and Physical Custody of their children.
WHEREFORE, Plaimiff, THEODORE CHARLES OLSON, respectfully requests
that, pursuant to Sections 3104(a)(2) and 3323(b) of the Divorce Code, the Court enter an order
confirming Shared Legal Custody and Physical Custody with Plaintiff, THEODORE
CHARLES OLSON, and Defendant, SEONGHEE KlM OLSON, of the parties' two (2)
minor children, EDWARD KIM OLSON and ALICE KlM OLSON.
Respectfully submitted,
LAW FIRM OF SUSAN KAY CANDIELLO, P.C.
Dated: June [55 , 2003
Susan Kay Ca~
Counsel for Pla~
PA I.D. # 6499~
5021 East Trindg
Suite 100
Road
Meehanicsburg PA 17050
(717) 796-1930
VERIFICATION
The undersigned hereby verifies that the facts averred in the foregoing document are true
and correct to the best of his knowledge, information, and belief. This verification is made
subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S.A. §4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
DATED:
THEODORE CHARLES OLSON
PLAIN~FF
V.
SEONGHEEKIM OLSON
DEFENDANT
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
03-2867 CIVIL ACTION LAW
:
: IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, Monday, June 23, 2003 , upon consideration of the attached Complaint,
it is hereby directed that parties and their respective counsel appear before _ Dawn S. Sunday, Esq. , the conciliator,
at 39 West Main Street, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055 on Wednesday, July 16, 2003 at 2:00 PM
for a Pre-Hearing Custody Conference. At such conference, an effort will be made to resolve the issues in dispute; or
if this cannot be accomplished, to define and narrow the issues to be heard by the court, and to enter into a temporary
order. All children age five or older may also be present at the conference. Failure to appear at the conference may
provide grounds for entry of a temporary or permanent order.
The court hereby directs the parties to furnish any and ali existing Protection from Abuse orders,
Special Relief orders, and Custody orders to the conciliator 48 hours prior to scheduled hearinR.
FORTttECOURT,
By: /s/ Dawn S. Sunday, Esq.
Custody Conciliator
The Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County is required by law to comply with the Americans
with Disabilites 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.
YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR ATTORNEY AT ONCE. IF YOU DO NOT
HAVE AN ATTORNEY OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE ~II-IE OFFICE SET
FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP.
Cumberland County Bar Association
32 South Bedford Street
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
Telephone (717) 249-3166
THEODORE CHARLES OLSON,
PLAINTIFF
SEONGHEE KIM OLSON,
DEFENDANT
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
: PENNSYLVANIA
:
: NO. 03-2867 CIVIL TERM
:
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: ACTION FOR DIVORCE / CUSTODY
AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE CERTIFIED MAHJ
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
SS:
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
Be it known, that on the I~°c~'day of ~ , 2003, before me,
the
subscriber, a Notary Public, personally appeared SUSAN KAY CANDIELLO, who, being duly
sworn according to law, did depose and state as follows:
1. I am an attorney licensed to practice law in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
2. I represent Theodore Charles Olson, Plaintiff in the above-captioned matter.
3. On July l, 2003, a true and correct copy of the Complaint for No-Fault Divorce
Under Section 3301(c) of the Divorce Code was deposited for delivery with the U.S. Postal
Service in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, being Certified/First Class Mail, restricted delivery,
return receipt requested, Article No. 7001 2510 0003 4439 9055, and addressed to the Defendant,
Seonghee Klm Olson, at 5218 Meadowbrook Drive, M~am~, PA 17050.
4. The return receipt card signed by the Defeml~t, $~onghee Olson, showing a date
of service of July 2, 2003, is attached hereto as Exhibit "A".
Pa.R.C.P. 403.
Service by certified mail meets the requiremems ofPa. R.C.P. 404(2) and
sus I( (fC4N 'mL O,
Counsel for }'lai~tiff
SWORN TO AND SUBSCRIBED before me, a Notary Public, this ./(0`4)0` day of
~C~.3~. ,2003.
Notary Public ~
My Commission Expires: C~
No~al ~al
_ ~ R. Hanford, No~ Publ~ I
~ ~m, Cum~nd
~ ~mml~lon Expires Apr. 4, 2~
EXHIBIT "A"
0003 4439 9055
THEODORE C. OLSON,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
SEONGHEE KIM OLSON,
Defendant
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
:
: NO. 03-2867 CIVIL TERM
: IN DIVORCE/CUSTODY
ANSWER AND COUNTERCLAIM
TO COMPLAINT FOR NO-FAULT DIVORCE
UNDER §3301(C) OF THE DIVORCE CODE
1. Admitted.
2. Admitted.
3. Admitted.
4. Admitted.
5. Admitted.
6. Denied.
7. Admitted.
8. Admitted.
9. Admitted.
10.
COUNT I
Defendant's Answers to Paragraphs 1 through 9 of Plaintiff's Complaint are
incorporated herein by reference as if set forth in their full text.
11. Admitted in part, denied in part. It is admitted, to Defendant's best knowledge,
information and belief that Plaintiff intends to file an Affidavit consenting to the
divome. It is denied that the Defendant plans to file an Affidavit as of the time of
filing the within Answer.
WHEREFORE, Defendant requests your Honorable Court to dismiss Count I of
Plaintiff's Complaint.
COUNT II
12. Defendant's Answers to Paragraphs 1 through 13 of Plaintiff's Complaint are
incorporated herein as if set forth by reference in their full text.
13. Admitted.
WHEREFORE, Defendant requests your Honorable Court to equitably divide the parties'
marital property and equitably distribute the parties' marital debt in conjunction with any divorce
action that may be entered in this matter.
COUNT III
14. Defendant's Answers to Paragraphs 1 through 13 of Plaintiff's Complaint are
incorporated herein by reference as if set forth in their full text.
15. Admitted.
16. Denied. It is denied that the addresses and time frames set forth in Plaintiff's
Compalint are accurate. It is averred, rather, that during the past five years the
children have resided with the following parties at the following addresses for the
following periods of time:
INDIVIDUAL
Defendant
Plaintiff
Defendant
Plaintiff
Plaintiff
Defendant
Plaintiff
Defendant
ADDRESS
5218 Meadowbrook Drive
Mechanicsburg, PA
5218 Meadowbrook Drive
Mechanicsburg, PA
Camp Hill, PA
62 Nara Tower
Yokosuka, Japan
13145 Trail Dust Avenue
San Diego, CA
DATES
June 14, 2003 to
Present
June 29, 2002 to
June 14, 2003
March 2002 to
June 29, 2002
March 2000 to
March 2002
Mamh 1998 to
March 2000
17. Admitted.
18. AdmiRed.
19. Admitted.
20.
Denied. It is denied that the best interest of the children will be served by the parties
having shared legal and physical custody of the children. It is averred, rather that the
Defendant has been and continues to be, by far, the primary custodian of the parties'
children and that her status as the primary custodian shall be maintained.
WHEREFORE, Defendant requests your Honorable Corot to enter an Order providing
her with primary physical custody of the children and to provide Plaintiff with appropriate
periods of partial physical custody.
COUNTERCLAIM
FOR ALIMONY~AI,IMONYPENDENTELITE~
COUNSEL FEES AND EXPENSES
21.
Defendants Answers to Paragraphs 1 through 20 of Plaintiff's Complaint are
incorporated herein by reference as if set forth in their full text.
22.
Defendant is unable to provide for, or afford her counsel fees, expenses and costs
during the pendency of this divorce action, and through its resolution.
23.
Defendant is without sufficient property and otherwise unable to financially support
herself.
24.
Plaintiff is presently employed and receiving a substantial income and benefits and is
able to pay for counsel fees, expenses, and costs, as well as alimony, and alimony
pendente lite for the Defendant.
WHEREFORE, Defendant requests your Honorable Court to enter an Order requiting
Plaintiff to pay for Defendant's counsel fees, expenses, and costs as well as providing for
payment of an appropriate alimony and alimony pendente lite to Defendant.
Respectfully submitted,
~'~ ~t~tr~J'~r Defefidant
GRIFFIE & ASSOCIATES
200 North Hanover Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-5551
(800) 347-5552
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 unswom falsifications to authorities.
SEONGHEE KIM OLSON, Defendant
THEODORE C. OLSON,
Plaintiff
SEONGHEE KlM OLSON,
Defendant
: 1N THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
:
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
:
: NO. 03-2867 CIVIL TERM
: IN DIVORCE/CUSTODY
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Bradley L. Griffie, Esquire, hereby certify that I did, the j'7 day of July, 2003, cause
a copy of Defendant's Answer to Plaintiff's Complaint to be served upon Plaintiff's attorney of
record by first class mail, postage prepaid at the following address:
Susan K. Candiello, Esquire
5021 East Trindle Road, Suite 100
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
ffie, Esquire
efendant
IFFIE & ASSOCIATES
200 North Hanover Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717)243-5551
(800)347-5552
JUL 18 ZOO3
THEODORE CHARLES OLSON
Plaintiff
VS.
SEONGHEE KIM OLSON
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
03-2867 CIVIL ACTION LAW
IN CUSTODY
ORDER
AND NOW, this 16th day of Jul% 2003 , the conciliator, being advised by plaintiff's
counsel that all custody issues have been resolved by agreement of the parties, hereby relinquishes
jurisdiction. The Custody Conciliation Conference scheduled for today is cancelled.
FOR THE COURT,
Dawn S. Sunday, Esquire
Custody Conciliator