HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-3023DEBRA L. MARTIN,
Plaintiff
V.
WESLEY N. MARTIN,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE
NO, ~3' .J~2J CIVIL 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 proper 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 judgement 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 AL1MONY, 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 THESE PAPERS 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 St.
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
(717) 249-3166
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the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. For information about accessibility of 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.
DEBRA L. MARTIN,
Plaintiff
V.
WESLEY N. MARTIN,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CWIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE
NO. CIVIL TERM
COMPLAINT UNDER 23 Pa.C.S. §§3301 (c} AND 3301 (d} OF THE DIVORCE
CODE
The Plaintiff, Debra Martin, by and through her attorneys, the Family Law Clinic, sets
forth the following cause of action:
1. Plaintiff is Debra Martin, who currently resides at 263 Longs Gap Road,
Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17013.
2. Defendant is Wesley Martin, who currently resides at 120 Village Square Drive,
Shermansdale, Perry County, Pennsylvania 17090.
3. Plaintiff has been a bona fide resident of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for
at least six months immediately previous to the filing of this Complaint.
4. The Plaintiff and the Defendant were married on June 23, 2001 at Loysville, Perry
County, Pennsylvania.
5. Plaintiff and Defendant have lived separate and apart since June 30, 2002.
6. There have been no prior actions of divorce or for annulment between the parties.
7. The marriage is irretrievably broken.
8. 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.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff requests the court to enter a decree of divorce dissolving the marriage.
Respectfully submitted,
Date:
Michael Parker
Certified Legal Intern
ROBI~T EfRA1NS
THOMAS M. PLACE
LUCY JOHNSTON-WALSH
Supervising Attorney
FAM1LY LAW CLINIC
45 North Pitt Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
717/243-2968
VERIFICATION
I verify that the statements made in this Divome Complaint are true and correct to the best
of my personal knowledge and belief. I understand that false statements herein are made subject
to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. 4904, relating to unswom falsification to authorities.
Debra Martin, P~laintiff
DEBRA L. MARTIN,
Plaintiff
WESLEY N. MART1N,
Defendant
1N THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE
NO. O3-'.~o-*'J CIV1L TERM
PRAECIPE TO PROCEED IN FORMA PAUPERIS
To the Prothonotary:
Kindly allowDebra Martin, Defendant, to proceed in forma pauperis.
The Family Law Clinic, attorneys for the party proceeding in forma pauperis, certifies that
we believe the party is unable to pay the costs and that we are providing free legal service to the
party.
Date
Respectfully submitted,
Michael Parker
Certified Legal Intern
LUCY JOHNSTON-WALSH
Supervising Attorneys
FAM1LY LAW CLINIC
45 North Pitt Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
717-243 -2968
DEBRA L. MARTIN,
Plaintiff
WESLEY N. MARTIN,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
1N DIVORCE
NO. 03-3023
CIVIL TERM
AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE
I, Michael Parker, Certified Legal Intem, verify that the Family Law Clinic served a tree
and correct copy of the §3301 (c) and (d) Complaint in Divorce on Defendant, Wesley N. Martin,
by placing same in the U.S. Mail, certified number 7000 1670 0001 8781 9883, restricted
delivery, return receipt requested, postage prepaid on June 25, 2003, addressed as follows: Mr.
Wesley Martin 120 Village Square Drive Shermansdale, PA 17090.
On June 27, 2003, return receipt no. 7000 1670 0001 8781 9883 was delivered to the
Family Law Clinic, bearing the signature of Wesley Martin and showing the date of service of
June 26, 2003. The sender's receipt and return receipt are attached hereto and incorporated by
reference.
Date:
Respectfully submitted,
Michael Parker
Certified Legal Intern
FAMILY LAW CLINIC
45 N. Pitt St.
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-2968
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DEBRA L. MARTIN,
Plaintiff
WESLEY N. MARTIN,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE
NO. 03-3023
CIVIL TERM
AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT
1. A complaint in divome under § 3301 (c) of the Divorce Code was filed on July 17, 2001.
2. The marriage of plaintiff and defendant is irretrievably broken and ninety days have
elapsed from the date if filing and service of the Complaint.
3. I consent to the entry of a final decree if 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:
De~ra Martin, Plaintiff
DEBRA L. MART1N,
Plaintiff
WESLEY N. MARTIN,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE
NO. 03-3023
CIVIL TERM
WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REQUEST ENTRY OF A DIVORCE
UNDER§ 3301(c) AND § 3301 (d) OF THE DIVORCE CODE
1. I consent to the entry of a final decree of divome without notice.
2. I understand that I may lose rights concerning alimony, division of property, lawyer's
fees or expenses ifI donot claim them before the 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 is 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 herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. § 4904 relating to unsworn
falsification to authorities.
Debra Martin, Plaintiff
DEBRA L. MARTIN,
Plaintiff
WESLEY N. MARTIN.
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
1N DIVORCE
NO. 03-3023
CIVIL TERM
AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT
1. A complaint in divorce under § 3301 (c) of the Divorce Code was filed on July 17, 2001.
2. The marriage of plaintiff and defendant is irretrievably broken and ninety days have
elapsed fi.om the date if filing and service of the Complaint.
3. I consent to the entry of a final decree if 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 re,ting 59~unsworn
falsification to authorities.
Dat ~y~arl~dant
DEBRA L. MARTIN,
Plaintiff
WESLEY N. MARTIN,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE
NO. 03-3023
CIVIL TERM
WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REQUEST ENTRY OF A DIVORCE
UNDER{} 3301(c) AND § 3301 (d) OF TItE 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 ifI do not claim them before the divorce is grained.
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 is 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
falSficationtoa thortes-falsiestatemen tSuhereiiniare made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. § 4904 relating to ull~vorn///'
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DEBRA L. MARTIN,
Plaintiff
WESLEY N. MARTIN,
Defendant
To the Prothonotary:
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE
NO. 03-3023
CIVIL TERM
PRAECIPE TO TRANSMIT RECORD
Please transmit the record, together with the following information, to the court for entry
of a divorce decree:
i. Ground for divorce: irretrievable breakdown under Section 3301 (c) of the
Divorce Code.
ii. Date and manner of service of the complaint: Served on Defendant by U.S. mail,
certifiedi restricted delivery, return receipt requested, postage prepaid. Service
was complete upon receipt by Wesley N. Martin on June 26, 2003.
iii. Date of execution of the affidavit of consent reqmred by Section 3301 (c) of the
Divorce Code: by the Plaintiff.' October 3, 2003, emd by the Defendant: October 2,
2003.
iv. Related claims pending: None
v. Date Plaintiff's Waiver of Notice was filed with the Prothonotary: October 15,
2003.
Date Defendant's Waiver of Notice was filed with the Prothonotary: October 15,
2003.
Respectfully submitted,
Michael Parker
Certified Legal Intern
ROBERT E. RAINS
THC)MAS M. PLACE
Supervising Attorney
LUCY JOHNSTON-WALSH
Staff Attorney
FAMILY LAW CLINIC
45 N'orth Pitt Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
DEBRA L. MARTIN,
Plaintiff
WESLEY N. MARTIN,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE
NO. 03-3023
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICF
CIVIL TERM
I, Michael Parker, hereby certify that I served a Praecipe to Transmit the Record on
Wesley Martin on /dg//o~"/~)~ , by first class United States mail, at the following
address:
Wesley Martin
120 Village Square Drive
Shermansdale, PA 17090
M~chael Parker
Certified Legal Intern
FAMILY LAW CLINIC
45 North Pitt Street
Carlisle, PA 17103
(717) 243-2968
Fax: (717) 243-3639
DR~R~ ~,~ M~N~TN
IN THE COURT Of COMMON PLEAS
Of CUMBERLAND COUNTY
STATE OF PENNA.
WESLEY N.
Plaintiff
VERSUS
MART~N
Defendant
N O.__!003-3023
DECREE iN
DIVORCE
~ , IT IS ORDERED AND
DECREED THAT Debra L. Martin , PLAINTIFF,
AND Wesley N. Martin , 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;
ATTEST:
PROTHONOTARY