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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY
STATE OF PENNA.
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MOLLY MARIE CLAAR
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WILLIAM SHELDON CLAAR
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DECREE IN
DIVORCE
AND NOW
DECREED THAT
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MOLLY MARIE CLAAR
, PLAINTIFF,
AND WILLIAM SHELDON CLAAR 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;
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PR HONOTARY
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MOLLY MARIE CLAAR, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
VS.
NO. 99-4284 CIVIL TERM
WILLIAM SHELDON CLAAR,
Defendant CIVIL ACTION - LAW
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 of the
Complaint was made by certified mail, the same being signed for by the
defendant on July 24, 1999. See attached "Green Card".
3. Defendant executed the Affidavit of Consent required by
§3301(c) of the Divorce Code on October 27, 1999. Plaintiff executed
the Affidavit of Consent required by §3301(c) of the Divorce Code on
October 26, 1999.
4. There are no related claims pending.
5. Date Plaintiff's Waiver of Notice in §3301(c) Divorce was
filed with the Prothonotary: November 22, 1999. Date Defendant's
Wavier of Notice in §3301(c) Divorce was filed with the Prothonotary:
November 22, 1999.
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Camp Hill, PA 17011
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CUSTODY VISITATION
ORDER OF COURT
And now, this --I lAi 19q , upon consideration of the attached complaint, it is hereby directed
that the above parties and their respective counsel appear before lAtClrn r C L, ?t1Q.?l
Esquire, the conciliator, at
Pennsylvania, on the day of S 1999, at D' CEO A.M./
for a Pre-hearing Custody Conference. A such conference, an effort will be made to resolve 're-
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 be present at
the conference. Failure to appear at the conference may provide grounds for the entry of a
temporary or permanent order.
FOR THE COURT:
By:
Custody Conciliator (T?>
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.
THE CUMBERLAND COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION
2 LIBERTY AVENUE
CARLISLE, PA 17013
(717) 249-3166
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MOLLY MARIE CLAAR,
Plaintiff
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WILLIAM SHELDON CLAAR,
Defendant
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CIVIL ACTION - LAW
DIVORCE
ORDER
You, William Sheldon Clear, have been sued in Court to modify an
existing Partial Custody Order. You are hereby Ordered to appear in
person at
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a conciliation or mediation conference.
a pretrial conference
a hearing before the Court.
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If you fail to appear as provided by this order, an order for
custody, partial custody or visitation may be entered against you or
the Court may issue a warrant for your arrest.
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, PA 17013
(800)990-9108 or (717)249-3166
AMERICAN WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990
The Court of Common Pleas of Dauphin County is required by law to
comply with the Americans with Disabilities 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.
Date:
BY THE COURT
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MOLLY MARIE CLAAR, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
VS.
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WILLIAM SHELDON CLAAR,
Defendant : CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: 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 1 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 Association
2 Liberty Avenue
Carlisle, PA 17013
(800)990-9108 or (717)249-3166
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MOLLY MARIE CLAAR, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
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WILLIAM SHELDON CLAAR,
Defendant : CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: DIVORCE
COUNT I
COMPLAINT UNDER SECTION 3301(c) OF THE DIVORCE CODE
1. Plaintiff is Molly Marie Claar, who currently resides at 2503
Market Street, Camp Hill, Cumberland County, PA 17011 since June 1998.
2. Defendant is William Sheldon Clear, who currently resides at
1417 North 4th Street, Altoona, Blair County, PA 16601 since
approximately May 22, 1999.
3. Both Defendant and Plaintiff have been bona fide residents in
the Commonwealth for at least six months immediately previous to the
filing of the Complaint.
4. The Plaintiff and Defendant were married on September 14,
1996 at Camp Hill, Pennsylvania.
5. There have been no prior actions of divorce or for annulment
between the parties.
6. The marriage is irretrievably broken.
7. 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.
COUNT II
8. Paragraphs 1 through 7 are incorporated herein by reference.
9. The marriage of the parties is irretrievably broken.
10. After two (2) years have elapsed from the date of
separation, Plaintiff intends to file her Affidavit of having lived
separate and apart.
11. 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.
WHEREFORE, once two (2) years have elapsed from the date of
separation and Plaintiff has filed her Affidavit, Plaintiff
respectfully requests that this Court enter a Decree in Divorce,
pursuant to Section 3301(d) of the Divorce Code.
COUNT III
REQUEST FOR DIVORCE DUE TO INDIGNITIES
UNDER 3301(a)(6) OF THE DIVORCE CODE
12. Paragraphs 1 through 11 are incorporated herein by
reference.
13. Defendant has offered such indignities to Plaintiff, the
innocent and injured spouse, as to render her condition intolerable
and life burdensome.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff requests the Court to enter a decree of
divorce.
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COUNT IV
CUSTODY
14. The Plaintiff is Molly Marie Claar and is currently residing
with her mother, Peggy J. Emory, her father, Walter S. Emory, Jr.,
Tylor Claar and Coral Clear at 2503 Market Street, Camp Hill, PA
17011, Cumberland County.
15. The Defendant is William Sheldon Clear who is currently
residing with his girlfriend Kathy and her two children at 1417 North
4th Street, Altoona, PA 16601, Blair County.
16. Plaintiff seeks primary physical custody of Tylor Claar born
November 25, 1998 and Coral Clear born September 2, 1997. Currently,
Tylor Clear and Coral Claar reside with Molly Marie Clear.
17. The children were born in wedlock.
18. Both children are presently in the custody of Molly Marie
Claar.
19. From approximately September 4, 1997 to September 18, 1997,
Coral Claar resided with Molly Marie Claar and William Sheldon Clear
at 203 Valley Street, Marysville, PA. From approximately September
18, 1997 to September 30, 1997, Coral Claar resided with Molly Marie
Claar, William Sheldon Claar, Silvia Hoffman, George Hoffman and Brian
Clear at 510 23rd Street, Altoona, PA 16602. From approximately
October 1, 1997 to November 1997, Coral Claar resided with Molly Marie
Claar, Peggy J. Emory and Walter S. Emory, Jr. at 2503 Market Street,
Camp Hill, PA 17011. From approximately November 1997 to April 1998,
Coral Claar resided with Molly Marie Claar, William Sheldon Claar,
Peggy J. Emory and Walter S. Emory, Jr. at 2503 Market Street, Camp
Hill, PA 17011. From approximately April 1998 to June 1998, Coral
Clear resided with Molly Marie Clear and William Sheldon Claar at 1302
2nd Avenue, Altoona, PA 16602. From approximately June 1998 to July
31, 1998, Coral Claar resided with Molly Marie Claar, William Sheldon
Claar, Peggy J. Emory and Walter S. Emory, Jr. at 2503 Market Street,
Camp Hill, PA 17011. From approximately August 1, 1998 to the
present, Tylor Claar (from November 25, 1998) and Coral Claar have
resided with Molly Marie Claar, Peggy J. Emory and Walter S. Emory,
Jr. at 2503 Market Street, Camp Hill, PA 17011.
20. The mother of the children is Molly Marie Claar and she
currently is residing at 2503 Market Street, Camp Hill, PA 17011. She
is married. The father of the child is William Sheldon clear and he
is currently residing at 1417 North 4th Street, Altoona, PA 16601. He
is married.
21. The relationship of Plaintiff to the children is that of
mother. In addition to the two minor children mentioned herein, the
Plaintiff currently resides with her mother, Peggy J. Emory and
father, Walter S. Emory, Jr.
22. The relationship of Defendant to the children is that of
father. The Defendant currently resides with his girlfriend Kathy and
her two children.
23. Plaintiff has not participated as a party or witness or in
another capacity in other litigation concerning the custody of the
children in this or another Court.
24. Plaintiff has no information of a custody proceeding
concerning the children pending in a Court of this Commonwealth.
25. Plaintiff does not know of a person not a party to the
proceedings who has physical custody of the children or claims to have
custody of visitation rights with respect to the children.
26. The best interest and permanent welfare of the children will
be served by granting the relief requested because Molly Marie Claar
has been the primary caretaker of the children since birth and
significant bonding has occurred between Molly Marie Claar and the
children.
27. Each parent whose parental rights to the children have not
been terminated and the person who has physical custody of the
children have been named as parties to this action.
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Attorney for Plaintiff
219 Senate Avenue, Suite 203
Camp Hill, PA 17011
(717) 975-1838
Attorney ID No. 52933
MOLLY MARIE CLAAR, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
VS.
NO.
WILLIAM SHELDON CLAAR,
Defendant CIVIL ACTION - LAW
DIVORCE
VERIFICATION
I hereby state that I am an adult individual who is authorized
to make this verification and that the facts set forth in the foregoing
Complaint are true to the best of my knowledge, information, and
belief. I understand that false statements herein are made subject to
the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. §9909 relating to unsworn falsification to
authorities.
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WILLIAM SHELDON CLAAR,
Defendant
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: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 99-4284 CIVIL TERM
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
DIVORCE
AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT
1. A Complaint in Divorce under §3301(c) of the Divorce Code was
filed on July 14, 1999.
2. The marriage of Plaintiff and Defendant is irretrievably
broken and ninety (90) days have elapsed from the date of filing and
service of the Complaint.
3. I consent to the entry of a final Decree in 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: ?c?C1•? 1 F199
WILLIAM SHELDON CLAAR
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WILLIAM SHELDON CLAAR,
Defendant
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NO. 99-4284 CIVIL TERM
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
DIVORCE
AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT
1. A Complaint in Divorce under §3301(c) of the Divorce Code was
filed on July 14, 1999.
2. The marriage of Plaintiff and Defendant is irretrievably
broken and ninety (90) days have elapsed from the date of filing and
service of the Complaint.
3. I consent to the entry of a final Decree in 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.
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NO. 99-4284 CIVIL TERM
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1. I consent to the entry of a final Decree in 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.
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: a,-r - `I /q 9 `
WILLIAM SHELDON CLAAR
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WILLIAM SHELDON CLAAR,
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NO. 99-4284 CIVIL TERM
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
DIVORCE
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1. I consent to the entry of a final Decree in 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.
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.
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MOLLY MARIE CLAAR, ) IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Plaintiff ) OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
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WILLIAM SHELDON CLAAR, ) NO. 99-4284 CIVIL TERM
Defendant )
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AND NOW, this day of do
1999,
upon receipt of the Conciliator's Report, it appearing that the
parties have agreed to the terms and provisions of this Order which
was dictated in their presence and approved by them, it is hereby
ordered and directed as follows:
1. The parties shall share legal custody of their minor
children, Tylor Claar, d.o.b. November 25, 1998 and Coral
Claar, d.o.b. September 2, 1997.
2. Mother shall have primary physical custody of the minor
children subject to periods of partial custody and
visitation with Father as follows:
A. On alternating weekends between 5:00 p.m. and 8:00
p.m. on Friday until 6:00 p.m. on Sunday. This
alternating weekend schedule shall commence on
September 3, 1999.
2. On alternating holidays, the holidays being defined as
Thanksgiving, Easter, Memorial Day, Fourth of July and
Labor Day, the alternating holidays shall be from 10:00
a.m. to 8:00 p.m. This alternating schedule shall
commence with Mother having Thanksgiving in 1999.
3. The Christmas holiday will be broken into two (2)
segments. Segment A will be from December 22nd at noon
until December 261h at noon. Segment B will be from
December 261" at noon until December 30t" at noon. Mother
will have Segment A in 1999 and all odd years thereafter
and Segment B in the year 2000 and all even years
thereafter. Father will have Segment A in the year 2000
and all even years thereafter and Segment B in the year
1999 and all odd years thereafter.
4. Both parties shall be entitled to two (2) uninterrupted
weeks of vacation with the children during the summer
months. The parties shall provide each other with sixty
(60) days advance written notice of when they intend to
exercise their periods of uninterrupted vacation with the
children. The parties should advise each other of when
they intend to exercise these periods of vacation and to
provide the other parent with an emergency number so that
they can be contacted in the case of an emergency on
vacation.
5. Father shall be required to do the transportation to
effectuate these periods of custody.
6. Father and Mother are specifically directed to cooperate
fully, communicate clearly, and generally work together
in order to ensure the best interests of the subject
minor children. Father and Mother are specifically
directed to refrain from making any type of disparaging
remarks regarding the other while in the presence of the
minor children.
7. Such other times as the parties agree.
Jeff Yoffe, Esquire
Attorney for Plaintiff
William Claar, pro se
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MOLLY MARIE CLAAR,
Plaintiff
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WILLIAM SHELDON CLAAR,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 99-4284 CIVIL TERM
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
CUSTODY/VISITATION
JUDGE PREVIOUSLY ASSIGNED: None.
CUSTODY CONCILIATION COM MO aUMMAY RFR RT
IN ACCORDANCE WITH CUMBERLAND COUNTY RULE OF CIVIL PROCEDURE
1915.3-8(b), the undersigned Custody Conciliator submits the
following report:
1. The pertinent information concerning the children who are
the subject of this litigation is as follows:
NAME BIRTHDATE CURRENTLY IN
CUSTODY OF'
Tylor Claar November 25, 1998 Plaintiff
Coral Claar September 2, 1997 Plaintiff
2. A Conciliation Conference was held on September 2, 1999,
and the following individuals were present: the Plaintiff and her
attorney, Jeff Yoffe, Esquire; the Defendant appeared pro se.
3. Items resolved by agreement: See attached Order.
4. Issues yet to be resolved: See attached Order.
5. The Plaintiff's position on custody is as follows: See
attached Order.
6. The Defendant's position on custody is as follows: See
attached Order.
7. Need for separate counsel to represent children: Neither
party requested.
8. Need for independent psychological evaluation or
counseling: None requested and the Conciliator does not believe
any is necessary.
Date: September 12, 1999
Michael L. Bangs
Custody Concilia
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