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Andrew c. Sheely, Esquire
127 S. Market street
P.O. Box 95
Meohanicsburg, PA 17055
PA ID NO. 62469
717-69'7-7050 (Phone)
717-697-7065 (Fax)
KATHY M. BROWN,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
vs.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Defendant
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CIVIL TERM
DANA L. BROWN,
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 against you and a decree in 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 with 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,
Carlisle, Pennsylvania.
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
32 SOUTH BEDFORD STREET
CARLISLE, PENNSYLVANIA 17013
(717) 249-3166 ~-V!
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Attz~ C. Sheely; ES~
PA. LD. No. 62469
127 S. Market Street
P.O. Box 95
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
717 697-7050
Attorney for Plaintiff
Andrew C. Sheely, Esquire
127 S. Market street
P.O. Box 95
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
FA ID NO. 62469
717-697-7050 (Phone)
717-697-7065 (Fax)
KATHY M. BROWN,
plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
vs.
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
DANA L. BROWN,
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CIVIL TERM
Defendant
IN DIVORCE
DIVORCE COMPLAINT
1. plaintiff is KATHY M. BROWN, an adult individual who
currently resides at 314 Old Stonehouse Road, Boiling Springs,
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
2. Defendant is DANA L. BROWN, an adult individual who
resides at 755 Mt. Rock Road, Carlisle, Cumberland County,
Pennsylvania.
3. plaintiff and Defendant have been bona fida residents of
the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for at least six (6) months
immediately previous to the filing of this Complaint.
4. plaintiff and Defendant were married on October 10, 1976
in Boiling Springs, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
5. There have been no prior actions of divorce or annulment
between the parties.
6. Neither party is a member of the armed forces of the
United States of America.
7. plaintiff has been advised of the availability of
marriage counseling and understands that she may have the right to
request that the court require the parties hereto to participate
in counseling.
8. The marriage between the parties is irretrievably broken.
9. Plaintiff avers that she is the innocent and injured
spouse, and that the Defendant has offered such indignities to
Plaintiff so as to render her condition intolerable, life
burdensome, unhealthy and impossible for a meaningful relationship
or reconciliation.
10. This action is not collusive.
11. The parties separated on or about November 21, 2002.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff requests your Honorable Court to enter a
decree in divorce divorcing Plaintiff and Defendant absolutely.
COUNT II. CLAIM FOR EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTION OF
MARITAL PROPERTY UNDER SECTION 3502 OF THE
DIVORCE CODE
12. The allegations in paragraphs 1 through and including 11
are incorporated herein and made a part hereof.
13. Plaintiff and Defendant are the owners of various
personal property, motor vehicles, bank accounts, retirement
accounts, retirement assets and insurance policies acquired during
their marriage, as well as the increase in value of any non-
marital property.
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14. Plaintiff and Defendant are the owners of real property
acquired during their marriage.
15. Plaintiff and Defendant have acquired various marital
debt during the period of their marriage.
16. Defendant knowingly dissipated marital assets following
separation.
17. Defendant's inability and/or refusal to work is self-
inflicted.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff requests your Honorable Court equitably
distribute marital property, including marital debt, and including
any such further relief as the Court may determine equitable and
just.
Respectfully submitted,
Date: JULY 2.5, 2003
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Andrew C. Sheely, E
Attorney for Plaintiff
PA ID No. 62469
P.O. Box 95
127 S. Market Street
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
717-697-7050
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VERIFICATION
I verify that the statements made in this Complaint are true
and correct. I understand that false statements herein are made
subject to penalties of 18 Pa.C.S.A. Section 4904, relating to
unsworn falsification to authorities.
Date: JULY 23, 2003
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Kath;Vl'r1 Brown
Andrew C. Sheely, esquire
127 S. Market Street
P.o. Box 95
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
PA 1D NO. 62469
717-697-7050 (phone)
717-697-7065 (FaX)
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
KATHY M. BROWN,
vs.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
DANA L. BROWN,
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CIVIL TERM
Defendant
IN DIVORCE
AFFIDAVIT
Kathy M. Brown, being duly sworn according to law,
deposes and says:
(1) I have been advised of the availability of marriage
counseling and understand that I may request that the Court
require that my spouse and I participate in counseling.
(2) I understand that the Court maintains a list of
marriage counselors in the Domestic Relations Office, which list
is available to me upon request.
(3) Being so advised, I do not request that the Court
require that my spouse and I participate in counseling prior to a
Divorce Decree being handed down by the Court.
I understand that false statements herein are made subject to
the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S.A. Section 4904 relating to unsworn
falsification to authorities.
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127 S. Market street
P.O. BoX 95
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
PA ID NO. 62469
717-697-7050 (Phone)
717_697_7065 (Fax)
KATHY M. BROWN,
plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
vs.
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
DANA L. BROWN,
03 - 3500
CIVIL TERM
Defendant
IN DIVORCE
ACCEPTANCE OF SERVICE
I, John C. porter, Esquire, hereby accept service of the
divorce complaint on behalf of Dana L. Brown, Defendant, and
further certify that I am authorized to do so in accordance with
PA. R.C.P No. 402 (b).
Date: July l~, 2003
Jo n C. porter, Esquire
61 West Louther Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
717-249-1177
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KATHY M. BROWN,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYL VANIA
v.
NO. 03-3500
CIVIL TERM
DANA L. BROWN,
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION-LAW
IN DIVORCE
APL HEARING DEMANDED
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 divorce is indignities or irretrievable breakdown of the
marriage, you may request marriage counseling, A list of marriage counselors is
available in the Office ofthe Prothonotary, Cumberland County Courthouse, One
Courthouse Square, Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013.
IF YOU DO NOT FILE A CLAIM FOR ALIMONY, DIVISION OF
PROPERTY, LAWYERS'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 St.
Carlisle, P A 17013
(717) 249-3166 OR (800) 990.,9108
KATHY M. BROWN,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
v.
NO. 03-3500
CIVIL TERM
DANA L. BROWN,
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION-LAW
IN DIVORCE
APL HEARING DEMANDED
DEFENDANT'S ANSWER TO DIVORCE COMPLAINT
AND COUNTER CLAIM
I. Agreed.
2. Agreed.
3. Agreed.
4, Agreed,
5. Agreed.
6. Agreed.
7. After reasonable investigation, Plaintiff is without knowledge or
information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth or veracity of this paragraph and the
averments contained within.
8. Denied.
9. Denied.
10. Agreed.
II. Agreed.
COUNT II
12, Paragraphs I through 11 of this Answer and Counterclaim are
incorporated herein by reference as though set forth in full.
13. Agreed.
14. Agreed.
15. Agreed,
16. Denied.
17, Denied.
COUNTER CLAIM
COUNT I - ALIMONY PENDENTE LITE AND ALIMONY
18. Paragraphs I through 17 of this Answer and Counter Claim are
incorporated herein by reference as though set forth in full.
19. Plaintiff abandoned Defendant, her spouse,
20. Plaintiff avoided Defendant's reasonable attempts to discuss marital
finances.
21. Plaintiff ignored her duty to support Defendant.
22. Plaintiff ignored her duty and responsibility for debt acquired during the
marraige.
23. Defendant has experienced a period of unemployment.
24. Defendant is disabled and unable to work.
25. Defendant believes Plaintiff earns higher wages than Defendant.
26, Defendant requires reasonable support to maintain his standard of living as
established during the marriage.
WHEREFORE, Defendant requests this Honorable Court to set a date for a
hearing to enter an award of alimony pendent lite until final hearing and thereafter to
enter an award for alimony.
COUNT II - COUNSEL FEES AND COSTS
27. Paragraphs 1 through 26 of this Answer and Counterclaim are
incorporated herein by reference as though set forth in fulL
28. Defendant has retained John C. Porter, Attorney at Law and requires
assistance to pay the necessary and reasonable attorney fees for said counsel, as well as
assistance to pay court costs.
WHEREFORE, Defendant requests this Honorable Court to enter an award of
interim counsel fees, costs and expenses and to order such additional SUlllS hereafter as
may be deemed necessary and appropriate, and at final hearing to award such additional
counsel fees, costs and expenses as are deemed necessary ~md appropriate.
Respectfully submitted,
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Counsel for Defendant
PA Sup. Ct. ID# 90152
61 W. Louther St.
Carlisle, P A 17013
717-249-1177
VERIFICATION
I, Dana L. Brown, verify that the statements made in this petition are true and
correct. I understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18
Pa. Cons. Stat. S 4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
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KATHY M. BROWN,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
v.
NO. 03-3500
CML TERM
DANA L. BROWN,
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION-LAW
IN DIVORCE
APL HEARING DEMANDED
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, John C. Porter, Counsel for the Defendant, Dana L. Brown, hereby certify that
true and certified copy of Defendant's Answer to Divorce Complaint and
Counterclaim in the above captioned case was served upon Andrew C. Sheely, Esquire,
Counsel for the Plaintiff, Kathy M. Brown, in the following manner:
First Class Prepaid Postage to
Andrew C, Sheely
Attorney at Law
127 S. Market Street
P.O. Box 95
Mechanicsburg, P A 17055
on this 8th day of August, 2003.
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Jooo C. Porter, Esq.
Counsel for Plaintiff
PA Sup. Ct. ID# 90152
61 W. Louther St.
Carlisle, P A 17013
717-249-1177
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: DOMESTIC RELATIONS SECTION
DANA L. BROWN,
Plaintiff
KATHY M, BROWN,
Defendant
PACSES NO, 932105598
DOCKET NO. 561 SUPPORT 2003
V.
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: DOMESTIC RELATIONS SECTION
KATHY M, BROWN,
Plaintiff
DANA L. BROWN,
Defendant
PACSES NO, 854105721
DOCKET NO. 03-3500 CIVIL
INTERIM ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this, Jill day of September, 2003, upon consideration of
the Support Master's Report and Recommendation, a copy of which is attached
hereto as Exhibit "A", it is ordered and decreed as follows:
A. The Wife shall pay to the State Collection and Disbursement Unit for
transmission to the Husband as spousal support the sum of $146.00 per
month.
B, The effective date of this order is August 17, 2003,
C. In the event that the Husband is determined to be eligible for medical
assistance, he shall notify the Domestic Relations Section and the Wife
within 72 hours of said determination,
The parties are hereby advised that they may file written exceptions to the
Support Master's Report and Recommendation within ten (10) days of this order.
Exceptions shall conform with the requirements of Rule 1910, 12(f), Pa, RC.P, If
written exceptions are filed by any party, the other palrty may file exceptions
within ten (10) days of the date of service of the original exceptions, If no
exceptions are filed within ten (10) days of this interim order, this order shall then
constitute a final order.
Cc: Dana L. Brown
Kathy M. Brown
John C, Porter, Esquire
For the Plaintiff
Andrew C, Sheely, Esquire
For the Defendant
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: DOMESTIC RELATIONS SECTION
DANA L. BROWN,
Plaintiff
KATHY M, BROWN,
Defendant
PACSES NO. 932105598
DOCKET NO. 561 SUPPORT 2003
V.
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: DOMESTIC RELATIONS SECTION
KATHY M. BROWN,
Plaintiff
DANA L. BROWN,
Defendant
PACSES NO. 854105721
DOCKET NO. 03-3500 CIVIL
SUPPORT MASTER'S REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION
Following a hearing held before the undersigned Support Master on
September 8, 2003, the following report and recommendation are made:
FINDINGS OF FACT
1. The Plaintiff is Dana L. Brown, who resides at ~r55 Mount Rock Road,
Carlisle, Pennsylvania,
2, The Defendant is Kathy M. Brown, who resides at 314 Old Stonehouse
Road, Boiling Springs, Pennsylvania,1
3, The parties are husband and wife, having married on October 10,1976,
4. The parties separated on November 13, 2002 when the Wife moved from
the marital residence.
5, In November, 2002 the Husband was employed by Corning Frequency
Control earning approximately $324.00 gross per week,
6. Because of frequent forced furloughs the Husband's income for 2002
totaled only $8,757.00,
7. The Husband was laid-off by Corning Frequency Control at the end of
December, 2002,
I The parties will hereafter be referred to as "the Husband" and "the Wife,"
EXHIBIT II 'A"
8, In early 2003 the Husband began receiving uneimployment compensation
benefits of $180,00 per week. Said benefits were reduced to $137,00 per
week in July, 2003.
9, The Husband suffers from a deterioration of his hip joints,
1 O.ln February, 2003 the Husband applied for social security disability
benefits.
11. On July 26, 2003 the Social Security Administration issued its
determination that the Husband was entitled to disability benefits of
$950,00 net per month effective April, 2003,2
12. The Husband's last unemployment compensation check was paid on
August 16, 2003, He is no longer eligible for said benefits,
13. The Husband has expenses for prescribed medication of approximately
$113,00 per month.
14, The Husband has no medical insurance,
15. The parties' 23 year old son resides with the Husband.
16. The parties' son provides various services for the Husband to include
personal care, transportation, home maintenance, cooking and shopping
and makes nominal contributions to household expenses,
17.The Wife is employed as a custodian by Mechanicsburg Area School
District where she earns $666.46 gross bi-weekly,
18. The parties had a balance on joint credit cards in excess of $24,000.00 at
the time of separation.
19. The Wife filed an action for divorce in which thl3 Husband filed a claim for
alimony pendente lite.
DISCUSSION
A dependent spouse is entitled to spousal support until it is proven that
conduct on the part of the dependent spouse constitutes grounds for a fault
divorce. Crawford v. Crawford, 633 A.2d. 155 (Pa, Super. 1993), The party
seeking to nullify the duty to pay spousal support bears the burden of proving
2 Althougb the montbly payments for April tbrougb June were initially withheld by the Administration,
they have since been paid to the Husband,
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conduct on the claimant's part by clear and convincing evidence,
Hoffman v. Hoffman, 762 A.2d. 766 (Pa, Super. 2000),
While the testimony revealed that the parties did argue prior to the
separation, the Wife's testimony fell far short of establishing conduct on the part
of the Husband that would constitute grounds for a fault divorce. The Wife
complained more about the conduct of her son than that of her Husband, She
has failed to nullify her duty to pay spousal support based on the Husband's
conduct.
The Husband's income when he filed his complaint consisted of
unemployment compensation benefits of $137.00 per week and social security
disability benefits of $950.00 net per month, On August 16, 2003, the
unemployment compensation benefits terminated. During the period of time that
the Husband received both unemployment compensation benefits and social
security disability benefits, his net monthly income was $1,544,00,3 His net
monthly income decreased to $950.00 effective August 17, 2003,
The Wife has gross bi-weekly income of $666.46 or $1 ,444.00 per month.
Filing her federal income tax return as married/separate, her net monthly income
is $1,189,00,4
Because the Husband's net monthly income exceeded that of the Wife
from the date of the filing of his complaint through AU~lust 16, 2003, there is no
obligation for spousal support during that period of time. Effective August 17,
2003 the Wife's support obligation is calculated pursuant to the formula set forth
in Pa. R.C.P. 1910.16-4(a) to be $95.49 per month,5
A support order calculated pursuant to the guidelines is presumed to be
correct, but the presumption may be rebutted by evidence that the guideline
amount is unjust or inappropriate under the circumstances of the case,
Landis v, Landis, 691 A.2d. 939 (Pa, Super. 1997), The Husband testified that
he had medical expenses not covered by insurance of approximately $113,00
per month, This is a factor for consideration by the trier of fact in determining
whether to deviate from the guidelines.6 A recommendation will be made for a
deviation increasing the Wife's support obligation to $146,00 per month effective
August 17, 2003.7
J Unemployment compensation benefits of$137.00 per week would result in no federaL state or local tax or
FICA liability,
4 See Exhibit "A" for the deductions from gross income.
5 See Exhibit "B" for the calculation.
6 See Pa, R,C.P, 1910,16.5(b)(6),
7 Tbe Wife's proportionate share of the Husband's monthly medical expenses whicb exceed $250,00 per
year has been added to the guideline figure, In the event that the Husband qualifies for any type of medical
assistance, this will constitute a material and substantial change of circumstances that would justify a
modification in the order.
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The Husband is precluded from receiving both spousal support and
alimony pendente lite simultaneously8. Consequently his claim for alimony
pendente lite is denied.
RECOMMENDATION
A, The Wife shall pay to the State Collection and Disbursement Unit for
transmission to the Husband as spousal SUPPOlrt the sum of $146.00 per
month,
8, The effective date of this order is August 17, 2003,
C, In the event that the Husband is determined to be eligible for medical
assistance, he shall notify the Domestic Relations Section and the Wife
within 72 hours of said determination,
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Support Master
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In the Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
Plaintiff Name:
Defendant Name:
Docket Number:
PACSES Case Number:
Other State ID Number:
Tax Year:
Dana L Brown
Kathy M. Brown
561 S 2003
932105598
1, Fling Status
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$593,67
2, Who Claims the Exem tions
3, Number of Exemptions
4, Monthl Taxable Income
5, Deductions Method
6, Deduction Amount
7, Exem tion Amount
8, Income MINUS Deductions and Exem tions
9, Tax on Income
10. Child Tax Credit
11, Manual Ad'ustments to Taxes
12, Federal Income Taxes
12 a, Earned Income Credit
13, State Income Taxes
14, FICA Pa ents
15, City Where Taxes Apply
$395,83 $395,83
$254.17 $254.17
$794,00 -$56,33
$89,93
$89,93
$40.43
$110.47
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TOTAL Taxes
$14.44
$255.27
16, Local Income Taxes
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EXHIBIT "A"
In the Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
Plaintiff Name:
Defendant Name:
Docket Number:
PACSES Case Number:
Other State 10 Number:
Dana L Brown
Kathy M, Brown
561 S 2003
932105598
1. Obli or's Monthl Net Income
$1,188,73
2. Less All Other Su art
3. Less Obli ee's Monthl Net Income
$950.00
$238.73
4. Difference
5. Less Child Su
$238.73
6. Difference
40,00%
7. Multi I b 30% or 40%
$95.49
9. Ad'ustment for Other Ex enses
10. AMOUNT OF MONTHLY SPOUSAL SUPPORT OR APL $95.49
Date: 91 8/2003
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KATHY M. BROWN
Plaintiff
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DANA L. BROWN
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYL VANIA
03-3500 CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
!, John C. Porter, Counsel for the Defendant, Dana L. Brown, hereby certify that a
true and correct copy of the Motion For Appointment of Master in the above captioned
case was served upon Plaintiffthtough her Attorney, in the following mamler:
First Class Prepaid Postage to
Andrew C. Sheely, Esquire
127 S. Main Street
Mechanicsburg, P A 17055
on this ~ day of December, 2003.
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Counsel for Defendant
PA Sup. Ct. ID# 90152
61 W. Louther St.
Carlisle, P A 17013
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KATHY M. BROWN
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
v.
DANA L. BROWN
Defendant
03-3500 CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE
ORDER APPOINTING MASTER - DISTRIBUTION OF PROPERTY
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AND NOW, this Jlf~ dayof~-
200..3, C. /Z-w f}, " II' . ~~ , Esquire, is appointed
Master with respect to the following claim:
( x) Distribution of Property
( x) Alimony
( x) Counsel Fees
( x) Costs and Expenses
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MOVING PARTY NON-MOVING PARTY
Dana L. Brown Kathy M. Brown
Attorney: John C. Porter Andrew C. Sheely
61 West Louther Street 127 South Market Street
Carlisle, PA 17013 Mechanicsburg, P A 17055
(717) 249-1177 (717) 697-7050
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KATHY M. BROWN
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
v.
DANA L. BROWN
Defendant
03-3500 CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE
MOTION FOR APPOINTMENT OF MASTER
Defendant, Dana L. Brown, moves the court to appoint a master with respect to
the following claims:
( ) Divorce
(x ) Alimony
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(1) Discovery is not complete as to the'c1aims for which appointment of a master is
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(2) The non-moving party has appeared in the action by her attorney, Andrew C.
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(4) The action is contested with respect to the following claims: Distribution of
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(5) The action does not involve complex issues oflaw or fact.
(6) The hearing is expected to take 4 hours,
(7) No additional information relevant to the motion exists,
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Andrew C. Sheely, Esquire
127 S. Market Street
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Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
FA ID NO. 62469
717-697-7050 (Phone)
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
KATHY M. BROWN,
vs.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
DANA L. BROWN,
03 - 3500
CIVIL TERM
Defendant
IN DIVORCE
TO: Curtis R. Long, prothonotary
One Courthouse Square
Cumberland County Courthouse
carlisle, pa 17013
PRAECIPE TO WITHDRAW COUNT II OF DIVORCE COMPLAINT
Kindly withdraw Count II entitled "Claim for Equitable
Distribution of Marital Property" from the Divorce Complaint
docketed to the above-captioned matter.
Respectfully submitted,
BY
October 17, 2005
Andrew C. She ,
PA. I.D. No. 62469
127 S. Market Street
P.O. Box 95
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
717 697-7050
Attorney for Plaintiff
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717-697-7050 (Phone)
717-697-7065 (Fax)
KATHY M. BROWN,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
vs.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
DANA L. BROWN,
03 - 3500
CIVIL TERM
Defendant
IN DIVORCE
TO: Curtis R. Long, Prothonotary
One Courthouse Square
Cumberland County Courthouse
Carlisle, pa 17013
PRAECIPE TO WITHDRAW COUNTS I AND II OF THE COUNTERCLAIM
FILED IN ANWER TO THE DIVORCE COMPLAINT
Kindly withdraw Count I of the Counter Claim entitled
"Alimony Pendente Lite and Alimony" and withdraw Count II of the
Counter Claim entitled "Counsel fees and costs" from the Answer to
the Divorce Complaint docketed to the above-captioned matter.
BY
Respectf~sUb 'tted,
A drew H. Shaw, Esquire
61 West Louther Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
717 249-1177
Attorney for Defendant
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
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Vs.
NO. 03 - 3500 CIVIL
DANA L. BROWN,
Defendant
IN DIVORCE
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this
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withdrawn by praecipe filed on October 17, 2005, by the
Plaintiff, and October 21, 2005, by the Defendant, and the
parties having filed affidavits of consent and waivers of
notice of intention to request entry of divorce decree, there
being no matters, therefore, pending before the Master, the
appointment of the Master is vacated.
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KATHY M. BROWN,
Plaintiff
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DANA L. BROWN,
Defendant
TO: Curtis R. Long, Prothonotary
One Courthouse Square
Cumberland Countv Courthouse
Carlisle, Pa 17013
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
03 - 3500
CIVIL TERM
IN DIVORCE
PRAECIPE TO WITHDRAW COUNTS I AND II OF THE COUNTERCLAIM
FILED IN ANWER TO THE DIVORCE COMPLAINT
Kindly withdraw Count I of the Counter Claim entitled
"Alimony Pendente Lite and Alimony" and withdraw Count II of the
Counter Claim entitled "Counsel fees and costs" from the Answer to
the Divorce Complaint docketed to the above-captioned matter.
Date: October,;2/ , 2005
BY
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KATHY M. BROWN,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
vs.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
DANA L. BROWN,
03 - 3500
CIVIL TERM
Defendant
IN DIVORCE
TO: Curtis R. Long, Prothonotary
One COtl.!:"thouse Square
Cumberland County Courthouse
Carlisle, pa 17013
PRAECIPE TO WITHDRAW COUNT II OF DIVORCE COMPLAINT
Kindly withdraw Count II entitled "Claim for Equitable
Distribution of Marital property" from the Divorce Complaint
docketed to the above-captioned matter.
Respectfully submitted,
BY
October 17, 2005
Andrew C. Sheely, uire
PA. I.D. No. 62469
127 S. Market Street
P.O. Box 95
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
717 697-7050
Attorney for Plaintiff
Andrew c. sheely, Esquire
127 s. Market Street
P.O. Box 95
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
PA ID NO. 62469
717-697-7050 (Phone)
717-697-7065 (Fax)
KATHY M. BROWN,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
vs.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
DANA L. BROWN,
03 - 3500
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2. The marriage of Plaintiff and Defendant is irretrievably
broken and ninety (90) 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.A. Section 4904 relating to
unsworn falsification to the authorities.
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KATHY M. BROWN,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
vs.
: CIVIL ACTION- LAW
DANA L. BROWN,
03 - 3500
CIVIL TERM
Defendant
IN DIVORCE
WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REQUEST
ENTRY OF A DIVORCE DECREE UNDER
S3301 (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 decree 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.A. Section 4904
relating to unsworn falsification to the authorities.
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717-697-7050 (Phone)
717-697-7065 (Fax)
KATHY M. BROWN,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
vs.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
DANA L. BROWN,
03 - 3500
CIVIL TERM
Defendant
IN DIVORCE
AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT
1. A Complaint in Divorce under Section 3301(c) of the
Divorce Code was filed on July 23, 2003. I acknowledge that my
attorney accepted service of the divorce complaint on my behalf on
July 24, 2003.
2. The marriage of Plaintiff and Defendant is irretrievably
broken and ninety (90) 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.A. Section 4904 relating to
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Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
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vs.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
DANA L. BROWN,
03 - 3500
CIVIL TERM
Defendant
IN DIVORCE
WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REQUEST
ENTRY OF A DIVORCE DECREE UNDER
S3301 (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 decree 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.A. Section 4904
relating to unsworn falsification to the authorities.
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DANA L. BROWN,
03 - 3500
CIVIL TERM
Defendant
IN DIVORCE
PRAECIPE TO TRANSMIT RECORD
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Kindly transmit the record, together with the following
information to the Court for entry of a Divorce Decree:
1. Grounds for Divorce: Irretrievable breakdown under
Section 3301 (C) of the pennsylvania Divorce Code.
2. Date and Manner of service of the complaint:
Acceptance of Service by counsel filed July 24, 2003.
3. Complete either paragraph (a) or (b).
(a) Date of execution of affidavit of consent required by
Section 3301 (C) of the pennsylvania Divorce Code: by plaintiff on
September 28, 2005 and by Defendant on September 23, 2005.
(b) (1) Date of execution of the
Section 3301 (d) of the Divorce Code:
filing and service of the plaintiff's
respondent: Not applicable.
affidavit required by
Not applicable: (2) Date of
affidavit upon the
4. Related claims pending:
None.
5. Complete either (a) or (b).
(a) Date and manner of service of the notice of intention
to file praecipe to transmit record, a copy of which is attached:
Not a1?plicable
(b) Date Plaintiff's Waiver of NoT<t'ce in Section 3301 (C)
was filed with the Prothonotary. October !~ ' 2005.
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Date Defendant's Waiver of Notice in Section
Divorce was filed with the prothonotary. October IV
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717-697-7050 (Phone)
717-697-7065 (Fax)
KATHY M. BROWN ,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
vs.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
DANA L. BROWN ,
03 - 3500
CIVIL TERM
Defendant
IN DIVORCE
TO: Curtis R. Long, Prothonotary
One Courthouse Square
Cumberland County Courthouse
Carlisle, Pa 17013
PRAECIPE TO WITHDRAW COUNTS I AND II OF THE COUNTERCLAIM
FILED IN ANWER TO THE DIVORCE COMPLAINT
Kindly withdraw Count I of the Counter Claim entitled
"Alimony Pendente Lite and Alimony" and withdraw Count II of the
Counter Claim entitled "Counsel fees and costs" from the Answer to
the Divorce Complaint docketed to the above-captioned matter.
Date: October~1 , 2005
BY
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61 West Louther Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
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