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Home My WebLink About99-06994 L? l` C.! CY. --.9 1' IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY STATE OF PENNA. Matthew P. Snyder, N O. 6994 1999- Plaintiff VERSUS Carmen G. Schneider, Defendant DECREE IN DIVORCE ?p?y?? ?T9?3?A•M' AND NOW, gnnn, IT IS ORDERED AND DECREED THAT Matthew P Snyrlar PLAINTIFF, AND Carmen P. Schneider , 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; BY THE C ATTEST: J d4q?4 1? It OTHONOTA RY i 4, -?& . CD L'wE IV d )o? ;za ov 71olr Ala-JV MATTHEW P. SNYDER, Plaintiff V. CARMEN G. SCHNEIDER, Defendant To the Prothonotary: :IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF :CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA :CIVIL ACTION - LAW NO. 99-6994 IN DIVORCE PRAECIPE TO TRANSMIT RECORD Transmit the record, together with the following information, to the Court for entry of a divorce decree: 1. Ground for divorce: Irretrievable breakdown under Section 3301(d) of the Divorce Code. 2. Date and manner of service of the Complaint: November 19, 1999 and December 28, 1999 by first class mail, postage prepaid. Certificates of Mailing are attached hereto as Exhibit "A". 3. (Complete either paragraph (a) or (b): (a) Date of execution of the Affidavit of Consent required by Section 3301(c) of the Divorce Code: By the Plaintiff: ; By Defendant: (b)(1) Date of Execution of the Plaintiff's Affidavit required by Section 3301(d) of the Divorce Code: November 17, 1999. (2) Date of service of the Plaintiff's Affidavit upon the Defendant: November 19, 1999 and December 28, 1999 4. Related claims pending: None. 1 5. Complete either (a) or (b): (a) Date and manner of service of the Notice of Intention to file Praecipe to Transmit the Record, a copy of which is attached: February 29 2000 by first clas mail, posta a repaid See Exhibit "B". (b) Date Fflaintiff's Waiver of Notice in 33?1(c) divorce was filed with the Prothonotary: Date Defendant's Waiver of Notice in 5 3301(c) divorce was filed with the Prothonotary: Dare: S-23-00 Ma Vk W. Allshouse,/Esquire C unsel for Plaintiff I 11 S. POSTAL SERVICE CERTIFICATE OF MAILING MAY BE USED FOR DOMESTIC AND INTERNATIONAL MAIL. DOES NOT PROVIDE FOR INSURANCE-POSTMASTER Received From: 0?i9 one ?tr? ? ' ns l 7?0? l Ono place or ordinary mail add as a to: -h S d -I" t n C C a E Whr sue. er n r . ? y e em / ? ? PS Form 3817, Mar. 1989 U.S. POSTAL SERVICE CERTIFICATE OF MAILING MAY BE USED FOR DOMESTIC AND INTERNATIONAL MAIL, DOES NOT PROVIDE FOR INSURANCE-POSTMASTER Received From: /7hV Onas lace of ordinary mail addre?sserd to: / 1.;r/]7 "/7 67 St"I ? / el Mel" ?/ "E? 1110/. St r. ?2 ?iiYl/rJf'r)?7? l ?y???Co 1I , PS Form 3817, Mar.'1989 Exhibit "A" c r... ep ?•:.: : is"1 I11 ? ji 0 Affix fee here in stamps or meter postage and post mark. Inquire of J rum. ? t/ " , or U.S. POSTAL SERVICE CERTIFICATE OF MAILING MAY BE USED FOR DOMESTIC AND INTERNATIONAL MAIL. DOES NOT PROVIDE FOR INSURANCE-POSTMASTER Received From :: [[ / m c/( /%? ?j!/(Ce( 17le?rr/3?? O ac. of ordinary mall add, auetl lo:( / /p' / / q \ /? C y PS Form 3817, Mar. 1988 Attic too hero in stamps or motor postage and post mark. Inquire of Postmaster for current foe. A J I;; ? N ro T I ?? (JR?? ? k) j'i?l Exhibit NBN MATTHEW P. SNYDER, . IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA v. : CIVIL ACTION - LAW CARMEN G. SCHNEIDER, . NO.99-699: Defendant . IN DIVORCE NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REQUEST ENTRY OF DIVORCE DECREE TO: Carmen G. Schneider 21E Wald Str. Gr. Zimmerman '04846 Federal Republic of Germany You have been sued in an action for divorce. You have failed to answer the Complaint or file a Counter-affidavit to the Plaintiff's Affidavit. Therefore, on or after the 2-3xd day of March 2000, the Plaintiff can request the court to enter a final decree in divorce. if you do not: f'_le with the Prothonotary of the court an Answer with your signature notarized or verified or a Counter- Affidavit by the above date, the court can enter a final decree in divorce. Unless you have already filed with the court a written claim for economic relief, you must do so by the above date or the court may grant the divorce and you will lose forever the right to ask for economic relief. A COUNTER-AFFIDAVIT WHICH YOU M_AY FILE WITH THE PROTHONOTARY OF THE COURT IS ATTACHED TO THE NOTICE. YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A LA19YER OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CF.N GET LEGAL HELP. Cumberland County Bar Association. 2 Liberty Avenue Carlisle, PA 17013 (717) 2:9-3166 Date: By: ht rk W. Allshou e, Esquire preme Court - n 7801? 19 Pine Street Harrisburg, PA 17101 (717) 236-5000 Counsel for Plaintiff Exhibit "B" t- ?;; ??' ?^ ?? ?'i '1 ?,a 3 .? r• ?.. ? ?1 ? I?? =? lJ MATTHEW P. SNYDER, Plaintiff V. CARMEN G. SCHNEIDER, Defendant :THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF :CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA :CIVIL ACTION - LAW ((cT :NO. 44 - L C?9Z/ 1. r c+? l [ E/LY? :IN DIVORCE NOTICE 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 Court House, High and Hanover Street, 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. Court Administrator 4" Floor, Cumberland County Courthouse Carlisle, PA 17013 (717) 240-6200 fq Date: «•??'\ \ By: ' Mark W. Allshouse, Esq ire Supre e Court ID # 780 4 219 Pine Street Harrisburg, PA 17101 (717) 236-5000 Counsel for Plaintiff MATTHEW P. SNYDER, :THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF Plaintiff :CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA V. :CIVIL ACTION - //LAW CARMEN G. SCHNEIDER, :NO. 9?I- ?c?i9y (! /Gum Defendant :IN DIVORCE COMPLAINT UNDER SECTION 3301(d) OF THE DIVORCE CODE 1. Plaintiff is Matthew P. Snyder, currently residing at 264 West Ridge Street, Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. 2. Defendant is Carmen G. Schneider, adult individual currently residing at 21E Wald Str., Gr. Zimmerman, 64846, Federal Republic of Germany. 3. Plaintiff has been a bona fide resident in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for at least six months immediate or previous to the filing of this complaint. 4. The Plaintiff and Defendant were married on July 26, 1994, in Bov, Denmark. 5. There had been a previous action and divorce filed between the parties in Dieberg, Germany, which was not completed by the parties, and has been discontinued. 6. Plaintiff has been advised the availability of marriage counseling and Plaintiff may have the right to request the court require the parties to participate in marriage i counseling. Having been so advised, the Plaintiff does not desire the court to order counseling. 7. The parties to this action have been separated since July 5, 1995 and have continued to live apart and separate for a period of at least two (2) years. 8. The marriage is irretrievably broken. 9. The Plaintiff was a member of the Armed Forces of the United States of America. WHEREFORE, Plaintiff prays your honorable court to enter a decree in court pursuant to Section 3301D of the Divorce Code. Respectfully submitted, Date: `(111Iq ` By: 1 Mark W. Allshouse, quire Supr me Court ID # 7 014 219 Pine Street Harrisburg, PA 17101 (717) 236-5000 Counsel for Plaintiff P I l f? f; AFFIDAVIT I, Matthew Snyder, being duly sworn according to law, depose and say: (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 Prothonotary's 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 counselling prior to a divorce decree being handed down by the court. I understand that false statements herein are made subject I'll . to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. Section 4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities. Dated: •\?(- R9 M tthew P. Sny er, ,Plaintiff -.l PLAINTIFF'S AFFIDAVIT UNDER SECTION 3301(d) OF THE DIVORCE CODE 1. The parties to this action separated on July 5, 1995, and have continued to live separate and apart for a period of at least two years. 2. The marriage is irretrievably broken. 3. 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. 4. 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.C. § 4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities. DATED : ?1 n • n Matthew P. Snyde VERIFICATION I verify that the statements made in this Complaint 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 unsworn falsification to authorities. Dated: /IrJ O 40-cc Matthew P. Snyder CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE As Defendant is currently residing in a foreign country, and there is no procedure for service, I hereby certify that on the /1?7b day of I served a true and correct copy of the foregoing Divorce Complaint upon Defendant via United States first class mail, postage prepaid, addressed as follows: Carmen G. Schneider 21E Wald Str. Gr. Zimmerman, 64846 Federal Republic of Germany A true and correct copy of the U.S Postal Service Certificate of Mailing and envelope to the Defendant are attached hereto. '>z i '- 7:.;11 •'- r 1 r., l/ tl lei d Q N W p r y r L y Q Nsa a U) C D x 'a t `m O1 m ? N = a C (6 /ND CD 00 O N U_ L C d C?-a E? CC) ESN a, •.. U.1 ` U c9 ii 77 Y." ti f 2 Z N J C a O Q J W i Q a U ¢W LL_ rr F = 2N Z? n U zQ ` a uo 6 e _ F NW _ 2u O E O Q oc W ¢ °1 11 ? N O? E ` ° < f W O °?LL W 9 ° L 1Y > ? O n W m9 - m N ? <O c m p ? ?L6 m f m E IL a rH? 2 c el. o? c.? u 0 MATTHEW P. SNYDER, Plaintiff V. CARMEN G. SCHNEIDER, Defendant :IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF :CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA :CIVIL ACTION - LAW :NO. 99-6994 :IN DIVORCE CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I, Mark W. Allshouse, Esquire certify that a copy of the Complaint in Divorce pursuant to § 3301(d), along with a copy of the Counter-Affidavit as prescribed by Pa. R.C.P. 1920.72(c), have been mailed to the Defendant in Germany on two occasions as shown by the attached Certificates of Mailing. I certify that return receipt delivery is not possible in Germany by the United States Postal Service and the form of service used is the only alternative. I further certify that two copies, one in English and one in German, of each document were provided. I further certify that Defendant has received these documents on both occasions as evidenced by the attached letter of resoonse. Date: 3117100 By: "Wt ( Mar 'W. Allshous Esquire Su reme Court Id l, 78014 219 Pine Street Harrisburg, PA 17101 (717) 236-5000 Counsel for Plaintiff - f' .S. POSTAL SEAVICE CE TIFIC TE O ILL T• :: f !' MAYBE USED FOR DOMESTIC AND INTERNA TIONAL MAIL, DOES NOT I PROVIDE FOR INSURANCE-POSTMASTER yp ?, Received From: I ` I r •,^, ? ?? j v ? 11 to I Ons piece of ordinary mall addree a to: p ,i `Q'?••?' jkh , 1 f ?. L - PS Form 3817, Mar. 1 89 , . r L '- CERTIFICATE OF MAILING Affix foe here in stamps or molar postage and 'f U.S. POSTAL SERVICE MAYBE USED FOR DOMESTIC AND INTERNATIONAL MAIL. DOES NOT post mark. Inquire of _• n.r-y._•i PROVIDE FOfl INSURANCE-POSTMASTER , • •",.7 C n •r , Received From: OjJ" •'?' ?` One piece of ordinary ,it addressed to: ?-•? , 7! yByC° = ffffffl5, Eli PS Form 3817, Mar. 1989 - - i?!_ tt IIr !;_ I Iif r-f-x(111 t LLL _ tlfl _ _ - - -t?t1l IRA _ -?- -- i 1 t -FI I i f__I j I ??- ~S -_1-- r- -? - 1 r-j-!-t-- I I i 2 ?- ov.:f 9 g_? IaS?e ?tal_II t c?'_ywio c9?, ' tas2 r- r?-j-i cw I I I I I t - i r i- - • -, - , , - -- III- 1 I /q r k i?CL VilI s 8 "t/j i / j I/o/ Cr ^ /pYt Cz ?t {t. f L n; F' C- L_ wc? C < -D. li_' 'r' U t rT)?'. tlJ 1 Y.1 CL. t L. i. ry 7 o J MATTHEW P. SNYDER, Plaintiff V. CARMEN G. SCHNEIDER, Defendant IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA CIVIL ACTION - LAW NO.99-6994 IN DIVORCE AFFIDAVIT OF PLAINTIFF I, Matthew Snyder, hereby certify and affirm that I have personal knowledge of the Defendant in above-captioned matter through our marriage. I further certify that the Defendant both fluently speaks and writes the English language. Date: kl(?Uhkll .1 }u l!< c,? _ Matthew Snyder W__ CI r C" (TI: 2 -, r0 3 cl- _ o _j C.) iJ MATTHEW P. SNYDER, Plaintiff V. CARMEN G. SCHNEIDER, Defendant :IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF' :CUMBERLA.ND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA :CIVIL ACTION - LAW :NO. 99-6994 :IN DIVORCE AFFIDAVIT I, Mark W. Allshouse, Esquire certify that Defendant in the above-captioned action is not a member of service in the armed forces. Date: 3-3-00 By:_ 'Aiv ? Park W. Alls Ouse, Esquire Supreme Cour Id 11, 78014 219 Pine St et Harrisburg, PA 17101 (717) 236-5000 Counsel for Plaintiff i; t` _7m :,- c- ?J MATTHEW P. SNYDER, Plaintiff V. CARMEN G. SCHNEIDER, Defendant To the Prothonotary: IN,n-m- COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA CIVIL ACTION - LAW NO. 99-6994 IN DIVORCE PRAECIPE'f0 TRANSMIT RECORD Transmit the record, together with the following information, to the Court for entry of it divorce decree: L Ground for divorce: Irretrievable breakdown under Section 3301(4) of the Divorce Code. 2. Date and manner of service of the Complaint: Pursuant to Hague Convention on Service Abroad of Judicial and Extrajudicial Documents in Civil or Commercial Matters. Served September 4, 2000 by Hessen Central Authority in person. See attached documents marked as Exhibit "A", collectively. 3. (Complete either paragraph (a) or (b): (a) Date of execution of the Affidavit of Consent required by Section 3301(c) of the Divorce Code: By tite Plaintiff: By Defendant: (b)(1) Date of Execution of the Plaintiff's Affidavit required by Section 3301(d) of the Divorce Code: November 17, 1999. (2) Date of service of the Plaintiff's Affidavit upon the Defendant: September 4, 2000. 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 the Record, a copy of which is attached: November 7, 2000, by first class mail. See attached Exhibit "B". (b) Date Plaintiff's Waiver of Notice in § 3301(c) divorce was filed with the Prothonotary: Date Defendant's Waiver of Notice in § 3301(c) divorce was filed with the Prothonotary: Date: 19-18,00 Mark W. Allshouse, Esc ` re Attorney for Plaintiff 4 7-7 r _ t t. CJ -J Si G7 C..1 EXHIBIT "A" Amtsgericht ®ieburg Amisgeeohl Dlaburg, Pasttam 1229.64802 Diebmg AZ: 2 AR 69100 Mark W. Allshouse, Esq. Law Offices Of Stephen C. Nudel, PC 219 Pine Street Harrisburg, Pensylvania 17101 USA Ihr Zolchen 1.717.236.5000 Geschaftsnummer 2 AR 69/00 Bihe stets angeben 9 vamdtgung 06071 / 203-0 Durohwahl 136 Tblefaz 06071 / 21126 Datum 11.9.00 Sehr geehrte Damen and Herren, in der Anlage sende ich Ihnen das Ersuchen vom 7.6.2000 nebst Zustellbescheinigung erledigt zurock. Nach deutschem Recht wurde die Zustellung ordnungsgem59 bewirkt. Mit freunldlichen GrOflen Nederveld 11 Rechtspflegerin O?CR?o h M ? c? d? ? REQUEST FOR SERVICE ABROAD OF JUDICIAL OR EXTRAJUDICIAL DOCUMENTS DEMANDS AUX FINS DE SIGNIFICATION OU DE NOTIFICA TION A L'ETRANGER D'UN A CTE JUDICIA RE 0 U EXTRAJUDICIA IRE Convention on the service abroad nrJudicial and extrajudicial documents in civil or cmmnercial mailers, signed at The I[ague, November 15, 1965. Convention relative (Ila signification et it la rmrifiration it I Jawnger des artes%udiriaires on carafudidares en tnad&e rivile on mntntetdale, signee d La Gaye, le 15 Abvenibre 1965. Identity and address of the applicant !denied er adresse du requfrant Mark W. Alishouse, Esq. LAW OFFICES OF STEPHEN C. NUDEL, PC CENTRAL AUTHORITY FOR HESSEN Hessisches Ministerium der Justiz Luisensarasse 13 65185 Wiesbaden GERMANY 219 Pine Street Harrisburg. Penmylvania 17101 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 1.717.236.5000 t_ J The undersigned applicant has the honour to lnsnstat-In duplicate- the document listed below arid, In torsionally with article 5 of the above-mentioned Convention, requeuts prompt service of one copy thereof un the addressee, Le., (identity and address) Le requfrant sotrssigne a PRon eur de faire parvenir-en double aeniplalre-a 1'aulorin! destinataire les documents d-dessous blunter'§, en to priant confornrentent el Panicle 5 de la Convention precitfe, den faire remetre sate retard an eremplaire art desrinaralre, samir: (idenrirf et adresse) Carmen G. SCHNEIDER, 21E Wald Strasse. Or. Zimmern W846, FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF GERMANY ? (a) in accordance with the provisions or sub-paragraph (a) of the first paragraph of article 5 of tile Convention.0 (a) selon lesfarntes lfgales (arride S. ali u;a premier, leure a). Delivery in accordance with 33 7.PO 150 and 181 requested. ? Wly-deliveey-to IK-addresee rI1Lhtaeeept54..:u le The authority is requested to return or to have returned to the applicant a copy of the documents-and of the annezcs•-with a cerll0cale us provided on the rtvtrse side. Cane autoritf est prWe de remnyer oil de faire renuoyer an requiratur an eremplaire de I'acre-er de ses annexes--aver Parresmrion ftgurant au versa. (J SERVICE IS REQUESTED PURSUANT TO PUBLIC LAW 97462 OF FEB. 26, 1983 WHICH AMENDED RULE 4(c)2(a) OF THE U.S. FEDERAL RULES OF CIVIL PROCEDURE AND PENNSYLVANIA STATE CODES 291. List or documents Eaundroulon des pieces •-? Dnneat ,the ` Faitd Harrishure. Pennsvlvania. U..S.A. .le sV t V,.F?igl:llnrL• and/or stamp. 's Signature et/ou rarhel. (b)an-andrn to nee ififtltrfidhtwbsgywr4itubstxutlwd-fsub•lauwgruMa eft' liele-Sit` Address of receiving authority Adresse de l'autonrf destutaraire uct. - s gnmavu, m Uenllan. Coutur•Afftdavit, in German and English, in duplicate ' V Y Ia- )L • l u a w •Ddcte ItImippropriotc (Formed BD-l' iwhirhwas forme LAA-1 6, USM-94 Rover let mention Murder. (both of ich my still used (Est. lt/2?/77) CERTIFICATE rl TTF-STATION The undersigned authority has the honour to certify, In conformity with article 6 of the Convention. L'nutoritesoussignee a L'bonncur it 'nneste/nr?eonformintent n 1'n11rtirle 6 rte Indite C'anventian, 1) that the document has been served • h V- 1. que to dmunnde a ere creci i * _ r Y go } ?^ - tile(date) .l.:s s.t-l9`.•jj n CAP r'"? - le (date) ?,1 ?e?vv e-. o1CT -at (place, street, number) -b floratlite, nre -.?`Z'?.Jt7V _2A F I-o SS - numbro) G 4 t -In one of the following methods authorised by article 5- .(tons line des formes suivantes prevues n Particle S: ? (a) In accordance %hh the provisions of sub-paragraph (a) of the first paragraph of article 5 of the Convention. a) sclon les formes legales (article S. nlinea premier, lettre a). 17 (b) in aeco rdance with the following pa elicit Inr met lied.: O 1 - b) selon la forme paalct leere sull'anfe r a tl, r C('1 I/lo-Y-S O bs C CLs Ut 6Cr P ib ci? V?, ? (c) by delivery to the addressee, who accepted It veto ntarily. c) par remise simple The documents referred to to the request have been delivered to: Les documents ntentionnes dons In demmnde ant etc rends n: -(Identity and description of person) -(identire et qualire do In personne) l`hh T01c-ri QL1 r ?-C44 00'4' L??CYJ VIYq -rela(ionship to the addressee (family, business, or other): -liens de parente, de subordination on awres, at-cc le destinaraire de /'axle: 2) that the document has not been served, by reason of the following facts-: 1. que to demmnde n'a pas ere ececutee, en ralson des faits snivanrs: In conformity with the second pa rograph of article 12 of the Convention, the applicant is requested to pay or reimburse the expenses detailed in the attached statements. v.i Conforment er I'article 11, nlinea 1, de Indite Convention, le requerant est prie rte pnS•cr on de rembourser les frail door le detail figure an mtenioire ci-joint. Annexes Annexes Documents returned: Pieces rteInvopees: r?x•2 J?..t.vn...¢ys? ax.sta. ?.ctis-l. w en.- ? In appropriate cases, documents establishing the service: Le cos echennt. Les documents justificaifs do Verccution: II-I00 I 4'kL,-,c_L% +- Done al . the Faith :%?i -64*01. ?1Vlos+ s de Lf s Zone I"' G n letter. \b?fl 'I-IL -Oxide if M.PTW, arrcr la meni., nuWes. I SUMMARY OF THE DOCUMENT TO BE SERVED ELEb1ENTS ESSENTIELS DE L'ACTE Convention on the service abroad ofjudicial and extrojudiclal documents in civil or commercial nutters, Agned at 'nit Hague, November 15, 19(15. Convention relative d In signification el d In notification d 1'etraoger des aces judidaires el errrajudidares to nmtfere Mile ou ronmrerciale, signie d La Ilaye. le 15 Abvenlbre 1965. (article 5, fourth paragraph) (aside 5, alined a) Name and address of the r qutsting authority: Mark W. Allshouse. ,\bnt et adresse de l'moorite reguMuire: LAW OFFICES OF Particulars of the parties': ldenriri despardes: MATTHEW P. SNYDER. Plaintiff CARMEN G. SCHNEIDER. Defendant JUDICIAL DOCUMENT" ACTE JUDICIAIRE Nature and purpose of the document: Nature et objer de l'acte: To give notice to the Defendant ofthc institution against her of a claim for dissolution ofminiagc. and to summon her to answer or otherwise respond. Nature mid purpose or lire proceedings and, where appropriate, the amount in dispute: Nnmre et objet de I'insrmrce, le cas erhianr. le momimr du fidge : Civil claim for dissolution of marriage brought by Plaintiff in die United States as a result of irretrievable breakdown of the marriage. Plaintiff prays the Court to enter a decree in Court pursuant to Section 3301D of the Divorce Code. Date mid place for entering appearance••: Dare et lieu de to cm parution : Promptly after receipt of the Motion. Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County. Pennsylvania. I Courthouse Square. Carlisle. Pennsylvania 17013. U.S.A. Court which lots given judgement••: hufdiction gui a rendu la decision : NIA Date of judgemenN•: Date de to decision : N/A Time ILidLS stated In the docunuad--: Indication des defais fguravu darn Pacre : Defendant is required to cake prompt actions to defend against the claims set forth in the Complaint and Like the papers ,,.. served upon her, to her lawyer at once. J EXTRAJUDICIAL DOCUMENT" ACTS EXTRAJUDICMIRE Nature and purpose of the document: A'arure et objet de I'acre : NIA Tune limits stuted In lire dmunienl••: Indication des delais frguraro dons 1'acre • nPPPnDPi+te,eMnnf vial eilNeadtlK pePwl Lnemtrd MtlK lmm?iMbndih,YCi.mn. S'ayaGn. brandnadrmrdrbprmm?natrmeedforroamiulmdr l'arte. •u. s. Gal. ,--. Pnnu M of rm. r moan a 111111.1 •• Ikkiet4uDDrvD,LiP. Aalrrtn mmiw lauilrr. 3 NOTICE (recommended by the Fourtheenth Session of Hague Conference qf0clober. 1980) identit6 et adresse du destinataire identity and address of the addressee Cannen G. SCHNEIDER 21E Wald Strasse Gr. Zimmem 64846 FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF GERMANY TRES IMPORTANT LE DOCUMENT CI-JOINT EST DE NATURE JURIDIQUE ET PEUr AFFECTER VOS DROITS ET OBLIGATIONS. LES "ELEMENTS ESSENTIELS DE UACPE' VOUS DONNENT QUELQUES INFORMATIONS SUR SA NATURE ET SON OBJET. IL EST TOUTEFOIS INDISPENSABLE DE LIRE ATTENTIVEMENr LE TEKTE MEME DU DOCUMENT. It. PEUT 'EIRE NECESSARRE DE DEMANDER UN AVIS JURIDIQUE. SI VOS RESSOURCES SONT INSUFFISANTES. RENSEIGNEZ-VOUS SUR LA POSSIBILITE D'OBTENIR L'ASSISTANCE JUDiC1A1RE ET LA CONSULTATION JURIDIQUE SOIT DANS VOTRE PAYS SOIT DANS LE PAYS D'ORIGINE DU DOCUMENT. LES DEMANDES DE RENSEIGNEMENTS SUR LES POSSIBILrrES D'OBTENIR L'ASSISTANCE JUDICIAIRE OU LA CONSULTATION JURIDIQUE BANS LE PAYS D'ORIGINE DU DOCUMENT PEUVENT ETRE ADRESSEES : Cumberland County Bar Association 2 Liberty Avenue Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013 U.S.A. 1.717.249.3166 IMPORTANT THE ENCLOSED DOCUMENT IS OF A LEGAL NATURE AND MAY AFFECT YOUR RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS. THE "SUMMARY OF THE DOCUMENT TO BE SERVED' WILL GIVE YOU SOME INFORMATION ABOUT ITS NATURE AND PURPOSE. YOU SHOULD, HOWEVER, READ THE DOCUMENT ITSELF CAREFULLY. IT MAY BE NECESSARY TO SEEK LEGAL ADVICE. IF YOUR FINANCIAL RESOURCES ARE INSUFFICIENT YOU SHOULD SEEK INFORMATION ON THE POSSIBILITY OF OBTAINING LEGAL AID OR ADVICE EITHER IN THE COUNTRY WHERE YOU LIVE OR IN THE COUNTRY WHERE THE DOCUMENT WAS ISSUED. ENQUIRIES ABOUT THE AVAILABILITY OF LEGAL AID OR ADVICE IN THE COUNTRY WHERE THE DOCUMENT WAS ISSUED MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Cumberland County Bar Association 2 Liberty Avenue Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013 U.S.A. 1.717.249.3166 r r LEGAL LANGUAGE SERVICES 18 John Street Suite 300 Now York, NY 10038.4011 Certification: Bestatigung: Telephone (212) 766.4187 Toll Freo (800) 788-0450 Toielax (212) 349.0964 www.lega lla n guage. corn This is to certify that the attached translation from English into German is an accurate representation of the document received by this office. This document is designated as: Hiermit wird bestatigt, daft die beigefagle Uberselzung aus der englischen in die deutsche Sprache eine genaue Wiedergabe des von diesem Bero erhaltenen Schriflsldcks ist. Das Schriftshick ist wie folgi bezeichnet: Acceptance of Service ZUSTELLBESTATIGUNG Ulrike Essex, who performed this translation, is certified by this agency as fluent in German and standard North American English and qualified to translate. She attests to the following. Ulrike Essex, die dieses SchrifistUck abersew hat, wind von diesem Biiro als f7ieflend in den deutschen and englischen Sprachen and als qualifizrert fiir Obersetzungen bescheinigt. Sie atiestiert das Folgende: "To the best of my knowledge, the accompanying text is a true, full and accurate translation of the specified document. " "Nach meinem besten Wissen ist der beiliegende Text eine wahre, dessaangefahrten Schrifistricks. " W ' Signature o rike Essex Unterschrift von Ulrike Essex Subscribed and sworn to before me this? 9 , 2000 or mtr unlerzeichnet un beeidigt am f/ 2000 J at n . Yee olary ublic, State of New York No. 01 6008274 icale filed in New York County Qualified in Kings County Commission Expires June 8, 2002 Sincerely, Hochachtungsvoll, Victor J. Hertz President President vollstandige and genre ffberselzung Offentlicher Nolar des Staates New York Nr. O1 YE6008274 Zeugnis eingereicht in New York County Qualifrziert in Kings County Ermachtigung leuft am 8.Juni 2002 ab ®'.-- - . . MAi-THEW P. SNYDER :GERICIPr FOR ZIVIL UND SfRAFSACIIEN DES KlJgcr :LANDKREIS CUMBERLAND, PENNSYLVANIA Gegen :ZIVILPROLESSRECIIT CARMEN G. SCHNEIDER :NR. Beklagte AN DER SCIIEIDUNGSSACHE ZUSTELLBESTATIGUNG /-I Ich, Carmen G. Schneider, Beklagte in dcr aben genannten Sache, nehme hiermil die Lustellung an and bestiltige den Erhalt der brim Gericht Por Zivil and Strafsachen des Landkrciscs Cumberland, Pennsylvania gegen mich eingereichten Scheidungsklagc. Datum: 0 4. 0 J• 20 ?? Gcr..: raW pC.C - Carmen Schneider b,L?? SubscribedQ swo to before rte this ?? - 2800 Yee yc, State of New York Certificate filed in New York County Qualified in Kings County Commission Expires June 8, 2002 r-I MATTHEW P. SNYDER, Plaintiff V. CARMEN G. SCHNEIDER, Defendant :THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF :CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA :CIVIL ACTION - LAW :NO. :IN DIVORCE ACCEPTANCE OF SERVICE I', Carmen G. Schneider, Defendant in the above-captioned matter, hereby accent service and acknowledge receipt of the Divorce Complaint filed against me the Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. Dated: X4.0 5• ZOO By: C?Cns»?FM CP \ Carmen G. hneider r LEGAL LANGUAGE SERVICES An aililiate of ALS Intornavonal 18 John Street Suite 300 New York, NY 10038.4011 Telephone (212)766-41B7 Toll Free (800) 788.0450 Telefax (212) 349-0964 www.legallanguage.com Certification: Bestiitigung: This is to certify that the attached translation from English into German is an accurate representation of the document received by this office. This document is designated as: Hiermit wind bestatigl, daft die beigefdgle Ubersehung aus der englischen in die deutsche Sprache eine genaue Wiedergabe des von diesem Buro erhaltenen Schrijtstiicks ist. Das Schrifistdck ist We jalgt bezeichnet: Notice BEKANNTMACHUNG Ulrike Essex, who performed this translation, is certified by this agency as fluent in German and standard North American English and qualified to translate. She attests to the following: Ulrike Essex, die dieses Schriftsiick abersetzi hat, wird von diesem Buro als flieftend in den deutschen and englischen Sprachen unit als qualifideri fur Obersetzungen bescheinigi. Sie attestiert das Folgende: "To the best of my knowledge, the accompanying text is a true, fall and accurate translation of the specified document. " "Nach meinem besten Wissen ist der beiliegende Text eine wahre, vollstdndige and genaue Ubersetzung des angefahrien Schrijtstiicks." Signature of Ulrike Essex Untersehrift von Ulrike Essex Subscribed and sworn to before me this 2000 Vor mir unterzeichnet and beeidigi am 2000 eNnaryblic, OjJentlieher Notar des Slaates New York of New York Nr. OIYE6008274 Zeugnis eingereicht in New Yark County ew York County Qualifiziert in Kings County Qualified in Kings County ErmBehtigung I6uft am 8.Juni 2002 ab Commission Expires June 8, 2002 Sincerely, Hochachtungsvoll, =1' Victor J. Hertz President Prisident MATTHEW P. SNYDER :GERICHT FOR ZIVIL UND STRAFSACIIEN DES Kldger :LANDKREIS CUMBERLAND, PENNSYLVANIA Gegen :ZIVILPROZESSRECIIT CARMEN G. SCIINEIDER :NR. 99.6994 Zeilraum gem3l8 Zivilprozessrechl Bcklagtc AN DER SCIIEIDUNGSSACIIE BEKANNTMACHUNG Gegen Sic wurde vrr Gericht Klage cingercichl. Wcnn Sic sich gcgcn die in den rolgenden Seiten _ gemachten Anschuldigungen verteidigen m6chten, mOssen sic sofort handeln. Sic %Ycrden gewarnt, daB der Fall Ohre Ihre Mihvirkung fortgeNhrt werden kann, and daB dann cine Scheidungsverltlgung Oder cine Annudlicrung vom Gcricht gcgcn Sic ergchcn kann. Es kann such aufgrund sonstiger in den Papiercn des Kltlgcrs enthaltener Forderungen Oder Antrage cin Urtcil gcgcn Sic ergehen. Sic k8nncn Geld Oder Eigentum Oder andcre fbr Sic wichtige Rechte verlieren, einschlieBlich des Sorgercchts Oder des Besuchsrcchts fdr Ihre Kinder. Wenn die Scheidungsgrundlage unwordigc Bchandlung Oder umvicderbringliche ZerrOttung der Ehe ist, kdnnen Sic cine Eheberatung beantragen. Eine Liste der Ehebemter ist im BlIm des Justizbeamten im Gerichtsgeb9ude des Landkreises Cumberland, an der Ecke High Street and I-lanover Street in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, erhdltlich. WENN SIE KEINE KLAGE AUF UNTERHALT, EIGENTUMSTEILUNG, ERSTATTUNG VON ANWALTSGEBOHREN ODER AUSLAGEN ERIIEBEN, BEVOR EINE SCI IEIDUNG ODER ANNULLIERUNG GEWAHRT WIRD, KONNEN SIE DAS RECHT VERLIEREN, DEREN ERSTATFUNG EINZUFORDERN. SIE SOLLTEN MIT DIESEM SCHREIBEN SOFORT EANEN RECIITSANWALT AUFSUCIIEN. WENN SIE KEINEN RECHTSANWALT HABEN ODER SICII KEINEN LEISTEN KONNEN, WERDEN SIE IM UNTEN ANGEGEBENEN BORO VORSTELLIG ODER RUFEN SIE DORT AN, UM ZU KLAREN, WO SIE RECHTSBEISTAND BEKOMMEN KONNEN. Gerichtsverwaltung 4. Stock, GerichtsgebHude des Landkreises Cumberland Carlisle, PA 17013 (717)240.6200 Datum: 17.November 1999 Gcz.: IunterschriR unlcsbarl BEGLAUBIGTE KOPIE DES ORIGINALS Zur Bezeugung dessert gebe ich bier mcine UnterschriR and das Siegel besagten Gerichts in Carlisle, Pa. an diesem 19. November 1999. Mark W. Allshouse, Rechtsanwalt Identnummer des Obersten Gerichts: 78014 219 Pine Street I larrisburg. PA 17101 (717) 236-5000 Rechtsbeistand des Kldgers (unterschriR unlcsbarl Protonotar Subscribed and sworn to before me this '2000 to tha S. Yce olaryP blic, Slate of New York NQ. 0 6008274 Certificate filed in New York County Qualified in Kings County Commission Expires June 8, 2002 r°t W- ;A:.. MATTHEW P. SNYDER, :THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF Plaintiff :CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA V. :CIVIL QACTION - LAW ?j-- CARMEN G. SCHNEIDER, :NO. 7 ( CARMEN Defendant :IN DIVORCE NOTICE 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 pavers by the Plaintiff. You may lose money or property or.other rights important to you, including custody or visitation of'vour 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 Court House, Sigh and Hanover Street, 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. LATAYER 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 TIHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP. Court Administrator 4'11 Fleor, Cumberland County Courthouse Carlisle, PA 17013 (717) 240-6200 r p ? + Date: By: 1a n Mark Tel. Allshouse, Esq ire Supre e Court ID # 780._ TRUE COPY FROM RECORD 219 Pine Street Harrisburg, PA 1710 In Tostknony whereof, I here u1110 sat my hand (717) 236-5000 and the seal Of Said Court at Carlisle, Pa. Counsel for Plaintiff Thi day i honotary ?? I?' LEGAL LANGUAGE SERVICES MMWIT? An affiliate of ALS International 18 John Street Suite 300 New York. NY 10038.4011 Certification: Bestdtigung: Telephone (212) 766.4187 Toll Free (800) 788.0450 Telefax (212) 349-0964 www.legallanguage.com This is to certify that the attached translation from English into German is an accurate representation of the document received by this office. This document is designated as: Hiermit wird bestddgt, daft die beigefigte Uberselzung aus der englischen in die deutsche Sprache eine genaue Wiedergabe des von diesem Biro erhaltenen SchriftstUcks ist. Das Schriflstick ist wife folgt bezeichnet: Complaint Under Section 3301(d) of the Divorce Code ,) KLAGE GENASS AHSCHNITT 3301(d) DES SCHEIDUNGSGESETZES Ulrike Essex, who performed this translation, is certified by this agency as fluent in German and standard North American English and qualified to translate. She attests to the following: Ulrike Essex, die diesel Schrifistick ibersetzt hat, wird von diesem Biro als flieftend in den deutschen and englischen Sprachen and als qualifidert fdr Oberselzungen bescheinigt. Sie attestiert das Folgende: "To the best of my knowledge, the accompanying text is a true, full and accurate translation of the specified document. " "Nach melnem besten Wissen ist der beiliegende Text eine wahre, des angefnhrtey Schriftsticks. " of Ulrike Essex Zaltu?Lr'e' Unterschrift von Ulrike Essex Subscribed and sworn to before me thisea 9 , 2000 Vor mir unterzeichnet and beeidigt am? , 2000 J ?, I te of New York k Certificate filed in New York County Qualified in Kings County Commission Expires June 8, 2002 Sincerely, Hochachtungsvoll, vollsidndige and genaue Ubersetzung Offentlicher Notar des Staates New York Nr. Ol YE6008274 Zeugnis eingereicht in New York County Qualifizlert in Kings County Ermichtigung Iduft am 8.Juni 2002 ab Victor J. Hertz President President MATIIIEW P. SNYDER :GERICIIT FOR ZIVIL UND STRAFSACIIEN DES Klliger :LANDKRHIS CUMBERLAND, PENNSYLVANIA gcgen :ZIVILPROLESSRECIIT CARMEN G. SCHNEIDER :NR Beklagtc :IN 'DER SCIIEIDUNGSSACIIE KLAGF. GEMASS AT3 UNITY 3.301ld1 14-R SCIIF.IDI INGSGESrT?ES 1. Der Klltger ist Matthew P. Snyder, derceit wohnhail in 264 West Ridge Street, Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. 2. Die Beklagtc ist Carmen G. Schneider, volljithrige Einzelperson and derceit tvohnha6 in der Waldstr.21E, D-64846 GrOB-Zimmem, Bundesrepublik Deutschland. 3. Der K15ger ist mindcstens w8hrend der Ietzten 6 Monaten oder unmittelbar vor der Einrcichung der Klagc cin steuerptlichtiger Einwohner des Commonwealth of Pennsylvania mit echtcm auslJndischem Wohnsitz gcwescn. 4. Der KlJgcr and die Beklagtc wurden am 26. Juli 1994 in Bov, DSnemark gctraut. 5. Es hat bercit_s cin Verfahren gcgcbcn, das von den Pancicn nicht abecschlossen wurdc, and es wurdc bercits cinc Scheidungsklage zwischen den Pancicn in Dieburg, Deutschland cingercicht, die dann untcrbrochen wurdc. 6. Der KRlger wurde Ober die VerMgbarkcil cincr Ehebcmtung unterrichtet and kdnnte das Recht haben, vom Gericht zu vcrlangen. daB fdr die Pancicn cinc Ehebcmtung verordnet. Nach dieser Unlcrrichtung wOnscht es der K18ger nicht, daB das Gericht cine Beratung anordnet. Subscribed and swo to before me this S - 12000 en. ate of New York 4 n New York County Qualified in Kings County Commission Expires June 8, 2002 f"'9 r',I r' 7. Die Parteien dieses Verfahrens leben scit dem 5.1uli 1995 getrennt and haben scitdcm Rlr cinen Zeitmum von mindestens zwci (2) Jahren getrennt gelebt. 8. Die Ehe ist unwiederbringlich zerr00el. 9. Der Klager war Mitglied der Streitkrane der Vcreinigten Staaten von Amerika. DAHER beantmgt der Kidger vom Gericht, ein Scheidungsuneil gem80 Abschnitl 3301 D des Scheidungsgesetzes zu erlassen. Respektvoll vorgelegt. Datum: I7.November 1999 Gcz.: funterschrift unlesbar) Mark W. Allshousc, Rechtsanvvalt Identnummer des Obersten Gerichts: 78014 r1 219 Pine Street ?? Harrisburg, PA 17101 (717) 236-5000 Rechtsbeistand des Klagers Subscribed anT-swom to before e this S - % 00 T nat nn S. ec Notaryublic, State of New York Ne,RVE6008274 Certificate filed in New York County Qualified in Kings County Commission Expires June 8, 2002 rl L..-i AFFIDAwr Ich, Matthew Snyder, ordnungsgcmUU vercidigt gema6 Gcsctz, erklare hiermit wic folgt: (1) Ich wurde Ober die Vcrfogbarkeit einer Ehebemtung unterrichtet and ich verstehe, da0 ich vom Gericht verlangen kann, dab das Gericht einc Beratung lilr mich and meine Gratin verordnet. (2) Ich verstehe, dab das Gericht im Bilro des Justizbeamten einc Lisle von Ehebemtern fbhri and dab dicse Liste mir auf Wunsch zur VerfOgung gestellt wird. (3) Nachdem ich darOber unterrichtet wurde, erbitte ich vom Gericht, nicht anzuordnen, dab meine Gattin and ich an einer Bemtung teilnehmen, bevor das Scheidungsurteil vom Gericht erlassen wird. % Ich verstehe, da0 hier gemachte Falschaussagen der Stmfverordnung des 18 Pa. C.S. Abschnitt 4904 hinsichtlich aussereidlicher Falschaussage gegenUber Bchtlyden unterliegen. Datum: 17.November1999 Gcz.: [unterschrillunlesbar[ Matthew P. Snyder, Klager Subscribed ?d sworn to before me this 000 Yce ic, State of New York Certificate filed in New York County Qualified in Kings County Commission Expires June 8, 2002 0-4 I . ArrIDAVrr DES KLAGERS GrMAss AI3SCI INITr 3301 (d) DES SCFIEIDUNGSGESMUS (1) Die Parteien diesel Verfahrens trennten sick am 5. Juli 1995 and haben scitdem R1r einen Lcitraum von mindestens zwei (2) Jahren getrennt gelebt. (2) Die Ehe ist unwiederbringlich zevOttet. (3) Ich verstehe, da0 ich Rechte hinsichtlich Unterhalt, Eigentumsteilung, Erstattung von Anwaltsgeb0hren oder Auslagen verlicren kann, wenn ich sic nicht verlange, bcvor tine Scheidung odor Annullierung gc%vahn vvird. (4) Ich versichere, da0 die in diesem Affidavit gemachlen Erklurungen der Wahrheit entsprechen. Ich verstehe, da0 bier gemachtc ralschaussagen der Strafverordnung des 18 Pa. C.C Abschnitt 4904 hinsichtlich aussercidlicher ralschaussage gegcnObcr Eehdrdcn unterlicgen. Datum: 17.November 1999 Gez.: (unterschrifl unlesbar) Matthew P. Snyder, KlJger I I '' i Subscribed and sworn. to before t me this , -000 S U ? ath S. Yee Notary blic, State of New York 6008274 Certificate filed in New York County Qualified in Kings County Commission Expires June 8, 2002 ('j C BESfATIGUNG Ich betatige, dab die in dieser Klage gemachten Aussagen richtig rind and der Wahrheit entsprechen. Ich verstche, dab hier gemachte palschaussagen der Strafverordnung des 18 Pa. C.S. Abschnilt 4904 hinsichtlich ausscrcidlicher Palschaussage gegenaber BehOrden unterliegen. Datum: 17.November1999 Gci: (unterschriflunfesbarl Matthew P. Snyder, Kltlger J Subscribed nd sworrlto before me this 2000 J I No aPit of New York Jon e008274 No. ?• in New York County Certificate filed Qualified in Kings County Commission Expires June 8, 2002 4?• 1: S i p I ll ? MATTHEW P. SNYDER, :THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF Plaintiff :CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA V. :CIVIL ACTION - LAW CARMEN G. SCHNEIDER, :NO. Defendant :IN DIVORCE COMPLAINT UNDER SECTION 3301(d) OF THE DIVORCE CODE 1. Plaintiff is Matthew P. Snyder, currently residing at 264 West Ridge Street, Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. 2. Defendant is Carmen G. Schneide_, adult individual currently residing at 21E Wald Str., Gr Zimmerman, 64840', Federal Republic of Germany. 3• Plaintiff has been a bona fide resident in the Commonwealth of•'Pennsvivaria for at least six months immediate or previous to the filing of this complaint. 4. The Plaintiff and Defendant were married on Jul_v 26, J 1994, in Bov, Denmark. 5. There had been a previous action and divorce filed between the parties in Di--berg, Germany, which was not completed by the parties, and has been discontinued. 6. Plaintiff has been advised the availability of marriage counseling and Plaintiff may have the right to request the court require the parties to participate in marriage t counseling. Having been so advised, the Plaintiff does not desire the court to order counseling. 7. The parties to this action have been separated since July 5, 1995 and have continued to live apart and separate for a period of at least two (2) years. 8. The marriage is irretrievably broken. 9. The Plaintiff was a member of the Armed Forces of the United States of America. WHEREFORE, Plaintiff prays your honorable court to enter a decree in court pursuant cc Section 3301D of the Divorce Code. Respectfully submitted, Date: ??t1?111 ` By: t?mffilj 1 Mark W. Allshouse, quire Supr me Court ID n 7 1a 219 Pine Street Harrisburg, PA 17101 (717) 236-5000 Counsel for Plaintiff ?r A AFFIDAVIT I, Matthew Snyder, being duly sworn according to law, depose and say: (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 _T participate in counseling. (2) I understand that the court maintains a list of marriage counselors the Prothonotary-s office, which list is available tc me upon request. (3) Seinc so advised, I do not _e quest that the court falsification to authorities. to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S require that my spouse and I participate in counselling prior to a divorce decree being handed down by the court. I understand that false statements herein are made subiect Dated: -l l Section 4904 relating to unsworn M [thew P ?, S..?der, _ lainti*"f ,.. . PLAINTIFF'S AFFIDAVIT JMN R SECTION 3301(d) OF THE DIVORCE CODE .?i 1. The parties to this action separated or, July 5, 1995, and have continued to live separate and apart for a period of at least two vears. 2. The marriage is irretrievably broken. T - understand that I may lose rights concerning alimony, division of property, lawyer's fees or expenses if = do not claim them before a divorce is granted. ^_• _ verify that the statements made ? ., this r_: dart ara and true an_ correct. £ understand that false statemencs herein are made subject to the penalties of 19 pa. C.C. § 4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authcrit.ies. DATED: 1 I On U d? Hatthew ?. Srvde_ VERIF- IC- p•TIOH I verify that the statements made in this Complaint 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 unsworn falsification to authorities. Dated: \` • \rI • -l9 Gz?L?GJ (mil Matthew p. Sny er LEGAL LANGUAGE SERVICES An affiliate of ALS International 18 John Street Suite 300 New York. NY 10038.4011 Certification: Besidligung: Telephone (212) 766.4187 Toll Free (800) 788.0450 Telefax (212) 349-0964 www.legailanguage.com This is to tern; jy that the attached translation from English into German is an accurate representation of the document received by this office. This document is designated as: Hiermit wird bestilligt, daft die beigefdgte Obersetzung aus der englischen in die deutsche Sprache eine genaue Wiedergabe des von diesem Buro erhallenen Schrif(stiicks ist. Das Schrifistiick ist wie folgt bezeichnet.• Defendant's Affidavit Under Section 3301(d) of the Divorce Code AFFIDAVIT DER BEKLAGTEN GEMASS ABSCHNITT 3301 (d) DES Ulrike Essex, who performed this translation, is cerb'fied by this agency as fluent in German and standard North American English and qualified to translate. She attests to the following: Ulrike Essex, die dieses Schrifistffck iiberseizt hat, wird von diesem Buro als flieflend in den deutschen and englischen Sprachen and als qualifiziert far Obersetzungen bescheinigt. Sic attestiert das Folgende: "To the best of my knowledge, the accompanying text is a true, full and accurate translation of the specified document. " "Nach meinem hasten Wissen ist der beiliegende Text eine wahre, vollstundige unit genaue Ubersetzung dessaan?gefuhrien Schrifistiicks. " V V Signature o bike Essex Unterschrift von Ulrike Essex Subscribed and sworn to before me this C??? , 2000 Vor mir unterzeichnet and beeidigt am 2000 v? State of New York Cerlifcate filed in New York County Qualified in Kings County Commission Expires June 8, 2002 Sincerely, Hochachtungsvoll, Victor J. Hertz President President Offendicher Notar des Staates New York Nr. Ol YE6008274 Zeugnis eingereicht in New York County Qualifidert in Kings County Erindchtigung lduft am 8.Juni 2002 ab AFFIDAVIT DER BEKLAGTEN GPNIASS ABSCIINI'I'I'330I (d) DES SCI I l1-1. I NGSG ESE'1'ZES ."fb.0it. 86 (1) Die Paricien dieses Verfahrens trenmen rich am 5-iati4993.und haben scitdem Nr einen Zcitmum von mindestens ztvci (2) Jahren getrennt gelebt. (2) Die Ehe ist unwiederbringlich zerrthtet. (3) )ch verstche, dab ich Rechtc hinsichtlich Unterhalt, Eigcntumsteilung, Erstattung von 4.i) AmvalisgebOhren odor Auslagen verlieren kann, wenn ich sic nicht verlenge, bevoreine Scheidung odor Annullicrung gcteghrt vvird. entsprechen. Ich verstche, daB hicrgemachte Falschaussagen der Strafverordnung des 18 Pa. C.C Abschnitt 4904 hinsichtlich aussereidlicher Falschaussage gegen(lber Behbrden unterliegen. (4) Ich best9tige, daB die in diesem Affidavit gemachten Aussagen richtig sind and der Wahrheit DATIERT. 2LQC 2 Cncr) CR,? ? Carmen G. Sch ider V } Subscribed and swom to before me this--!s7< -?. 2000^ Notafi Publi State of New York No. Y 274 Certificate filed in New York County Qualified in Kings County Commission Expires June 8, 2002 r. DEFENDANT'S AFFIDAVIT UNDER SECTION 3301(d) OF THE DIVORCE CODE Apr. d6 1. The parties to this action separated on ; 190, and have continued to live separate and apart for a period of at least two years. 2. The marriage is irretrievably broken. 3. I understand that I may lose rights concerning 0 alimony, division of property, lawyer's fees or expenses if I do not claim them before a divorce is granted. 4. I verify that the statements made in this Affidavit ,ILD are true and correct. I understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.C. 9 4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities. DATED: O4_ 08, 7G2*:?)p C ? Ci 1 J y OAe C- Carmen G. hneider LEGAL LANGUAGE SERVICES MMW? An affiliate of ALS International 18 John Street Suite 300 New York, NY 10038.4011 Certification: Besiddgung. Telephone (212) 766.4187 Toll Free (800) 788-0450 Telefax (212) 349-0964 www.legallang uage.com This is to certify that the attached translation from English into German is an accurate representation of the document received by this office. This document is designated as: Hiennit wird bestdtigt, daft die beigefilgte Obersetzung aus der englischen in die deutsche Sprache eine genaue Wiedergabe des von diesem Mara erha lenen Schrijtshicks ist. Dos Schrifistiick ist wie folgt bezeichnet: Counter-Affidavit Under Section 3301 (d) Of The Divorce Code DES GEMF.SS ABSCHNITT 3301 (d) Ulrike Essex, who performed this translation, is certified by this agency as fluent in German and standard North American English and qualified to translate. She attests to the following: Ulrike Essex, die dieses Schriftstack ilberseht hat, wird von diesem Buro als flieflend in den deutschen and englischen Sprachen and als qualifiziertfar Obersetzungen bescheinigt. Sie attesdert das Folgende: "To the best of my knowledge, the accompanying text is a true, full and accurate translation of the specified document. " "Nach meinem besten Wissen ist der beiliegende Text eine wahre, vollstandige and genaue Uberselzung des an fuhrtan Schrifistiicks. " Signature of Ulrike Essex Unterschrift von Ulrike Essex Subscribed and sworn to before me this 81i , 2000 Vor mir unterzeichnet and beeidigt am ?/? , 2000 J aVybii otac,State ojNew York Certificate fled in New York County Qualified in Kings County Commission Expires June 8, 2002 Sincerely, Hochachtungsvoll, Offentlicher Notar des Staates New York Nr. Ol YE6008274 Zeugnis eingereicht in New York County Qualifrziert in Kings County Ermachtigung lauft am 8.Juni 2002 ab Victor J. Hertz President President MATTHEW P. SNYDER :GERICHTFOR ZIVIL UND STRAFSACHEN DES Klagcr :LANDKREIS CUMBERLAND, PENNSYLVANIA gcgen OVILPROZESSRECHT CARMEN G. SCHNEIDER :NR. 99-6994 Beklagic :IN DER SCHEIDUNGSSACHE GEGFNAFFIDAVIT CFMASS ABS IINITf 3301 (d) DES SCIIF.IDUNGSGFSFTZFS 1. Krcuzen Sic entweder (a) odcr (b) an: (a) Ich habe keinc Einwgnde gcgen den Er1aB cincs Scheidungsuricils (b) Ich erhebe Einspruch gcgen den ErlaB cines Scheidungsurteils, Weil (entweder(i) odcr (ii) odcr beides ankreuzen): (i) Die Parteien dicses Verfahrens haben nicht fdr cinen Zeitmum von mindestens drei Jahre getrennt gelebt. (ii) Die Ehe ist nicht unwiederbringlich zerNltet. 2. Kreuzcn Sic enlw•eder (a) odcr (b) an: (a) Ich will keinc Forderungen auf wirlschaRliche Wiedergutmachung enccben. Ich verstche, daB ich Rcchtc hinsichtlich Unterhalt, Eigentumsleilung, Erstatlung von Anwaltsgcbuhren oder Auslagen verlieren kann, wenn ich sic nicht verlange, bevor cine Scheidung oder Annullicrung gewuhrl wird. (b) Ich will Forderungcn nufwirtschaftliche Wiedergutmachung enceben, die Unterhalt, Eigentumsteilung, Erstattung von Anwaltsgeb0hren oder Auslagen odcr andere wichtige Rcchtc beinhalten k6nnen. Ich versichere, daB die in diesem Gegenaffidavit gemachlen Erklarungen richtig sind and der Wahrheit entsprechcn. Ich verstehe, dab hier gemachte Falschaussagcn der Stmfverordnung des 18 Pa. C.S. Abschnitt 4904 hinsichtlich aa nussercidlicher Falschaussage gcg?en-t0?ber Beh8rden umerliegen. Daficrvt?A IIINWEIS: Wenn Sic keinc Eimvunde gegen den Eria6 cincs Scheidungsuneils haben, and wenn sic keinc j Forderungen auf winschaftliche Wiedergutmachung enceben wollen, dann brauchen Sic dieses Gegenaffidavit nicht cinzurcichen. 91.. scribed and sworn to before methic - C, .2000 State of New York Certificate filed in New York County Qualified in Kings County Commission Expires June 8, 2002 mot:' m CARMEN G. SCHNEIDER, Defendant :THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF :CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA :CIVIL ACTION - LAW :NO. 99-6994 :IN DIVORCE COUNTER-AFFIDAVIT UNDER SECTION 3301(d) OF THE DIVORCE CODE MATTHEW P. SNYDER, Plaintiff v. 1. Check either (a) or (b) : (a) I do not oppose the entry of a divorce decree. (b) I oppose the entry of a divorce decree because (Check (i), (ii) or both) : (i) The parties to this action have not lived separate and apart for a period of at least three years. (ii) The marriage is 2. Check either (a) or (b) : (a) I do not wish to make understand that I ma division of property, not claim them before not irretrievably broker.. any claims for economic relief. I y lose rights concerning alimony, lawyer's fees or expenses if I do a divorce is granted. (b) I wish to claim economic relief which may include alimony, division of property, lawyer's fees or expenses or other important rights. I verify that the statements made in this counter-affidavit 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 unsworn falsification to authorities. Dated: G4- 09.. ?.OPD NOTICE: If you do not wish to oppose the entry of a divorce decree and you do not wish to make any claim for economic relief, you need not file this counter-affidavit. An affiliate of ALS International 18 John Street Suite 300 New York, NY 10038.4011 LEGAL LANGUAGE SERVICES Certification: Besldtigung: y Telephone (212) 766.4187 Toll Free (800) 788-0450 Telefax (212) 349-0964 www.legailanguage.com This is to certify that the attached translation from English into German is an accurate representation of the document received by this office. This document is designated as, Hiermit wird besifidgt, daft die beigefdgte Obersetzung aus der englischen in die deutsche Sprache eine genaue Wiedergabe des von diesem Biiro erhaltenen Schriftstucks ist. Das Schriftstuck ist wfe folgt bezeichnet: Notice of Intention to Request Entry of Divorce Decree BEKANNTGABE DER ABSiCHT, DEN ERLASS EINES SCHEIDUNGSURTEILS ZU BEANTRAGEN Ulrike Essex, who performed this translation, is certified by this agency as fluent in German and standard North American English and qualified to translate. She attests to the following: Ulrike Essex, die theses Schrifistuck ubersetzt hat, wird von diesem Buro als flieflend in den deutschen and englischen Sprachen and als qualifiziert fur Oberseizungen bescheinigt. Sie attested das Folgende: "To the best of my knowledge, the accompanying text is a true, full and accurate translation of the specified document. " "Nach meinem besten Wissen ist der beiliegende Text eine wahre, vollsidndige and genaue Obersetzung des angefdhrten SchrillstUcks. " // 1 ii Signature of n e Essex Unterschrift von Ulrike Essex Subscribed and sworn to before me this 1 2000 or mir unterzefchnet and beeidig! am -9 , 2000 to th e olany P blic, State of New L- `IQMi to filed in New York County Qualified in Kings County Commission Expires June 8, 2002 Sincerely, Hochachtungsvoll, Offentlicher Notar des Slaates New York Mr. 01YE6008274 Zeugnis eingereichtin New York County Qualifiziert in Kings County Ermachtigung IBuft am 8.Juni 2002 ab Victor J. Hertz President Prasident / MATTHEW P. SNYDER GERICHT FOR ZIVIL UND STRAFSACHEN DES KlIger :LANDKREIS CUMBERLAND, PENNSYLVANIA gegen :ZIVILPROZESSRECHT - J r CARMEN G. SCHNEIDER :NR. 99.6994 Beklagte :IN DER SCHEIDUNGSSACHE tf rt•.' BEKANNTCABF DER ABSICHT. DIN ERLASS .. , %•' ERNES SCHEIDIJNGSURTFILS 7U BEA` TR 1GEN rK`_• AN : Carmen G. Schneider Waldstr. 2I E D-64846 GroB-Zimmcm Bundesrepublik Deutschland _ Gegcn Sic wurde in ciner Schcidungssache Klage eingercicht. Sic habcn es vers0umt, die Klage zu envidcm oder das CScnafHdavit zum Affidavit des Klagerseinzureichen. Daher kann der K19ger am oder each dem _ Tag des' I Gr . It ) 2000 den Erlass eines abschlie0enden Scheidungsuncils bei Gericht beantragen. i Wenn sic nicfi[ bis zum oben genannten Datum beim Justizbeamten des Gcrichtt nine Enviderung mit Ihrer notariell best9tigten oder bcglaubigten Unterschrif[ oder bis zum obigen Datum ein Gegenaffidavit einreichcn, kann das Gericht ein abschlie0endes Scheidungsuneil erlassen. Wenn Sic nicht bereits eine schriftliche Forderung auf wirtschaftliche Wiedergutmachung am Gericht eingercicht hzben, mOssen Sic da_s bis zum oben genanmen Datum tun. Andemfalls kann das Gericht die Scheidung gcwtihren and Sic verlieren for immer das Recht, die wirtschanliche Wiedergutmachung zu beantragen. EIN GEGENAFFIDAVIT, DAS SIE BEM JUSTIZBEAMTEN DIESES GERICHTS EINREICHEN KONNEN, IST DIESER BEKADNTGABE BEIGEFGGT. SIE SOLLTEN MIT DIESEM SCHREIBEN SOFORT EINEN RECHTSANWALTAUFSUCHEN. WENN SIE KEINEN RECHTSANWALT HABEN ODER SICH KEINEN LEISTEN KONNEN, WERDEN SIE IM UNTEN ANGEGEBENEN BORO VORSTELLIG ODER RUFEN SIE DORT AN, UA ZU KLAREN, WO SIE RECHTSBEISTAND BEKOMMEN KONNEN. Amvaltskammer des Landkreises Cumberland Countv 2 Liberty Avenue Carlisle, PA 17013 (717) 249-3166 ] Datum: I1I7?UlJ Gcz.: 2. • bl - W. Allshouse, cchts waft I ntnummcr des Obersten erichts:78014 2 9 Pine Street Harrisburg, PA 17101 (717) 236-5000 Rechtsbeistand des K15gcrs I? MATTHEW P. SNYDER, Plaintiff V. CARMEN G. SCFi1ET_DER, Defendant T_N THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMHERLAlW COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA CIVIL ACTION - LAW : NO.99-6994 : IN DIVORCE NOTT_CE OF INTENTTON TO RvOU=ST ENTRY OF DIVORCE DECREE TO: Carmen G. Schneider 21E Wald Str. Gr. Zimmerman 6=846 Federal ReOUblic C_- Germany YOU have been sued in an action for divorce. You have -a gad to answer t.^:e COmm_ai.^.t or rile d CCL'ter-a=_'.^,.V_t tC- the /77n+.Ciec,S -'idd'!i- on or of-er to Ca_i O. 2000, ycocst cc eater a final decree VOU do not 1---a -- - = '-?= _ rctnC =Car. cf t :e • _ _ - Answer W'.t VCLr S_Cna t??re ::C te_ __ _ or cc =--•_ an Ye__ ___ __ed Cr a Ccu.._:-=r- t.1-_daV]_ i- the above date, t'2 COLrt can C-ntar a final decree divorce. Unless VOL have al-ready filed w_n the Court a writte': Claim for economic relief, VCL must C-0 so b", t^e dCOVe Cdte or `_ court ma<! Crant the divorce an VOL` :Jill iOse (Craver tae ria_ :: to s' _ _ - for economic _eilef . 1'4^ COL?ITER -.._ . _.•'i?.V _ - W7T .Y:3ICP YOU Ir _ ?rGT'ODiOT-_RY OF THE C- RT IC ATTAC':cD TO THE NOTICE. YOU SHOULD TAKE T _S P`?_- TO YOUR r1'__x GLACE. -1 DO NOT ?_aVE A LAWYER OR CAnWi GT ._ .O ONE GO TO OR T= E?HOME OFFICE SET FORT gET_.GW! . '- ' THE -0 __D OUT W ERE YOU C=?! GET _EGA . r.E?c. CumCerla nC C u t % .-^.ar ,-.-zsC)Ciati"n 2 Liberty Avenue Carlisle, ?A. 17013 (71-7) 2:9-3100 Date: Eyf?iP9 Z ..LLE? Pine Street Harrisburg, Pa. 1710-4 (717) 236-5000 COL•P.s=l for Plaintiff :GERICHT FOR ZIVIL UND STRAFSACHEN DES :LANDKREIS CUMBERLAND, PENNSYLVANIA :ZIVILPROZESSRECHT SCHNEIDER :NR. 99-6994 Beklagte :N DER SCHEID(NGSSACHE GF.GENAFFIDAVITGEMASS ABSCHNITP 3301 (d) DES SCHEID(NGSGESETZES 1. Kreuzen Sic cntweder (a) odor (b) an: (a) Ich habe Leine Eimv9nde gegen den ErlaB tines Scheidungsurteils (b) Ich erhebe Einspruch gegen den ErIall eines Scheidungsurteils, well (cntweder (i) oder (ii) oder beides ankrcuzen): _ (i) Die Parteien dieses Verfahrens haben nicht fdr einen Zcitmum von mindestens drei lahre getrennt gelebt. (ii) Die Ehe ist nicht umviederbrinelich zerrdttet. 2. Kreuzen Sic entweder (a) oder (b) an: (a) Ich will Leine Forderuneen auf wirtschaftliche Wiedergutmachune erheben. Ich verstehe, daB ich Rechte hinsichdich Unterhalt, Eiecntumsteilune, Erstartung von Anwaltseebuhren oder Auslagen verlieren kann, wenn ich sic nicht verlanee, bevor eine Scheidune oder.Annullierune gcwdhrt wird. (b) Ich will Forderungen auf winschaftliche Wiedergutmachung erheben, die Unterhalt. Eigentumsteilung, Erstattung von Anwaltsecb0hren oder Auslagen oder andere wichtige Rechte beinhalten k6nnen. Ich versichere, daB die in diesem Gegenaffidavit gemachten Erkldmneen richtig sind and der Wahrheit entsprechen. Ich verstche, daB hier eemachte Falschaussaeen der Strafverordnung des 13 Pa. C.S. Abschnitt 4904 hinsichtlich aussereidlicher Falschaussaee gegentiber Beh6rden unterliegen. Datiert: HIN WETS: Wenn Sic keine Eimv9nde gegen den ErIaB eines Scheidungsurteils haben, and wenn sic Leine Forderungen auf wirtschafiliche Wiedergutmachune erheben wollen, dann brauchen Sic dieses Gegenaffidavit nicht einzurcichen. .. .. ..... ._?. i TRrr^^%I`7'f"?1x?xw"?-r,y ,: •.l .':ff4?i?an?{?i?°l?a?i ? '?w.}<?. MATTHEW P. SNYDER, :THE COURT OF* COMMON PLEAS OF Plaintiff :CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA V. :CIVIL ACTION - LAW CARMEN G. SCFNEIDER, :NO. 99_6994 Defendant :IN DIVORCE COUNTER-AFFIDAVIT UNDER SECTION 3301(d) OF THE DIVORCE CODE 1. • Check either (a) or (b): (a) I do rat oocose the entry of a divorce decree. (b) 1 oocose the entry of a divorce decree because (Check (i), (4-) or both) : (i) _ e part-es t0 this _cz:4-n ..^.dVe .0 C: -r: - 'i se=arate and apart Lor a period of a_ least ee ?. -_ (--) The mar--ace is nor i•-.-e t-ievaoly Cr-x=_^-, 2. Check either (a) Or (b): (a) 1 do nor wish to make an!/ claims Lor eccncmiC =li = - u'ndersrand r ',-at I may lose rights concer.^.i^c, `al imany d-V-5'_on a_ _ -o: e- __/, Iaw""er i S Lees Cr E:CCEr52S - do not claim them before a divorce is granted, (b) I wish to claim economic relief whit: may include alimony, division of property, lawyer's fees or expenses '. or other important richt:s. I';:. 1 verify that the statements made in this counter-affidavit are true and correct. 1 understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 12 Pa. C.S. Section 41904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities. Dated: NOTICE: If you do not wish to occose the entry of a divorce ; decree and you do not wish to make anv claim for economic relief, you need not file this ccunter-affidavit. II fi t €t 1 EXHIBIT "E srk W A"shouse, Esquire "W OFFICE OF STEPHEN NUDEL PC 9 Plne Street ?rrisbur9, PA 17101 From: One Piece Of Prdinery mail PS Form 3817.17. Mea 19891989 Carmen G. Schneider 21 E. Wald Street Gr. Zimmerman, 64846 Federal Republic of Germany #//shaasP to: ?I ?I I? HYi1a 1 ?^INYN4 I1? t ff ?aac rx ? " i 7!` J i MATTHEW P. SNYDER IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA V. CARMEN G. SCHNEIDER : NO. 99-6994 CIVIL TERM AND NOW, this 22 day of APRIL, 2000, it appearing to the Court that the complaint was not properly served in that counsel did not comply with Pa. Rule of Civil Procedure 1930.4(0, the request for the entry of a final divorce decree is DENIED without prejudice. We will reconsider the matter when the defects have been corrected. By the E. Guido, J. Mark W. Allshouse, Esquire For the Plaintiff l C?U7 ten' "^ e"t yG-OO :sld _. ; / ?j.? ?? Gas MATTHEW P. SNYDER, Plaintiff V. CARMEN G. SCHNEIDER, Defendant : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA : CIVIL ACTION - LAW : NO. 99-6994 : IN DIVORCE AFFIDAVIT I, Mark W. Allshouse, Esquire certify that Defendant in the above-captioned action is not a member of service in the armed forces. Date: /? /v-UU By. .. - I V" . Nk Ma 4k W. Allshouse, Esquire Su reme Court Id # 78014 219 Pine Street Harrisburg, PA 17101 (717) 236-5000 Counsel for Plaintiff ,• `'' o v l LAW OFFICE of STEPHEN C. NUDEL, PC. 219 PINE STREET HARRISBURG, PENNSYLVANIA 17101 TELEPHONE: (717) 236.5000 - FACSIMILE: (717) 236.5080 STEPHEN C. NUDEL MARK W. ALLSHOUSE December 18, 2000 Prothonotary CUMBERLAND COUNTY COURTHOUSE One Courthouse Square Carlisle, PA 17013 Re: Snyder v. Schneider Cumberland Co. C.P. No. 99-6994 Dear Sir/Madam: HAND DELIVERY Enclosed please find the documents necessary to finalize the above-captioned divorce action. Also enclosed is a Brief in Support of Complaint for Divorce. The Honorable Edward E. Guido requested this Brief regarding the procedures followed in serving this divorce. Please forward the Brief along with a copy of this letter with the record to Judge Guido. If you have any questions regarding this matter, please feel free to contact my office. Very truly yours, LAW OFFICE OF STEPHEN C. NUDEL, P.C. AwkJ• ti(JUd Mk W. Allshouse, Es ire M WA/l:o Enclosure cc: The Honorable Edward E. Guido r' LAW OFFICE of STEPHEN C. NUDEL, PC, 219 PINE STREET HARRISBURG, PENNSYLVANIA 17101 STEPHEN C. NUDEL TELEPHONE: (717) 236.5000. FACSIMILE: (717) 236.5080 MARK W. ALLSHOUSE December 18, 2000 HAND DELIVERY Prothonotary CUMBERLAND COUNTY COURTHOUSE One Courthouse Square Carlisle, PA 17013 Re: Snyder v. Schneider Cumberland Co. C.P. No. 99-6994 Dear Sir/Madam: Enclosed please find the documents necessary to finalize the above-captioned divorce action. Also enclosed is a Brief in Support of Complaint for Divorce. The Honorable Edward E. Guido requested this Brief regarding the procedures followed in serving this divorce. Please forward the Brief along with a copy of this letter with the record to Judge Guido. If you have any que ;tions regarding this matter, please feel free to contact my office. Very truly yours, LAW OFFICE OF STEPHEN C. NUDEL, P.C. M/ k- W. Allshouse, Esq ire MWA/ko Enclosure cc: The Honorable Edward E. Guido r? DEC 1 y !00(?? 1 MATTHEW P. SNYDER, Plaintiff V. CARMEN G. SCHNEIDER, Defendant IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA NO. 99-6994 CIVIL ACTION IN DIVORCE BRIEF IN SUPPORT OF COMPLAINT FOR DIVORCE PURSUANT TO SECTION 3301 D OF THE PENNSYLVANIA DIVORCE CODE And now comes Plaintiff, Matthew P. Snyder, by and through his attorneys Law Offices Steven C. Nudel, PC, and files the following Brief in Support of Complaint for Divorce Pursuant to Section 3301 D of the Pennsylvania Divorce Code. This complaint is being drafted in an attempt to assist the Court in understanding the procedure instituted by Plaintiff in the filing and service of this Complaint in Divorce. Pennsylvania Rule of Civil Procedure 1920.2 addresses the venue of a Divorce action. Under this Rule, an action may be brought only in a County where either the Plaintiff or Defendant resides, or upon which the Parties have agreed in writing to be attached to the Complaint, or by participating in the proceeding. The Rule further provides that the Court shall establish compliance with the venue requirement prior to the entry of a decree. Notwithstanding the agreement of the Parties, if either the Plaintiff or the Defendant has resided in the county at any time during the action, the Court upon its own Motion, may r' - transfer the action to the appropriate Court or County where it originally could have been brought. In the instant matter, the action was brought in the County in which the Defendant resides. In addition, the action was brought in a County in which the parties have agreed. Included with the transmittal requesting the entry of a Divorce Decree is the acceptance of service signed by the Defendant along with the Counter Affidavit and the Affidavit of Consent to the Divorce Decree. These documents constitute a writing which demonstrates that both parties are agreeable to participating in the proceeding in front of Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County. This action was commenced by the filing of a Complaint pursuant to Pa. R.C.P. 1920.3. The Complaint contains the requirements as outlined by Pa. R.C.P. 1920.42, specifically that both parties have filed an affidavit pursuant to 53301(d) of the Divorce Code and that the Defendant has returned an executed Counter-Affidavit. Moreover, the Plaintiff has provided Defendant Notice of Intention to Request Entry of Divorce Decree at least twenty (20) days prior to the date of filing this Pracipe to Transmit. Original process was served pursuant to Pa. R.C.P. 51930.4 by handing a copy to the Defendant at her residence as indicated on the return of service provided herein. Moreover, the Defendant has executed an acceptance of service in lieu of service required by the Rule. See PARCP 1930.4(f). r r Specifically, Plaintiff has complied with the Rule of Law for serving the Defendant outside the Commonwealth pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 1930.4(f)(2)&f(3). Plaintiff has made service in the manner required by the law of West Germany and agreed to through the Hague Convention Treaty. A copy of the requirements of the Hague Convention Treaty is attached hereto for reference as Exhibit "A". The Plaintiff has provided with the Praecipe to Transmit, proof of service, not only in the form of the Hague Treaty forms and return of service, but likewise in the signed acceptance of service by Defendant which set forth the date, time, place, and manner of service. f A review of the documentation provided with the Praecipe to Transmit will clearly demonstrate to this Court the following: 1. Defendant has accepted the jurisdiction and venue of this Court. 2. The Plaintiff has resided in Cumberland County during the pendency of this action. 3. Venue is proper. 4. Plaintiff has provided the Defendant with the necessary documentation as required by the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure including the Complaint, the Affidavit of Consent and the Counter Affidavit along with the Notice of Intention to Enter a Divorce Decree. 5. Defendant has signed each document indicating that the Defendant has no objection to the entry of the Divorce Decree and IN r' is making no rights to or claims for any property or assets of the marriage. 6. Plaintiff served Defendant in two ways, both proper under the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure. First by hand delivering a copy pursuant to the Hague Convention, and second by having the Defendant execute an acceptance of service in lieu of service required by Pennsylvania Rule of Civil Procedure 51930.4. As a result of the following documentation, and steps taken by Plaintiff, and because Defendant has executed not only the Counter-Affidavit, but the Affidavit of Consent, and Acceptance of Service, Plaintiff respectfully requests this Honorable Court, pursuant to Pennsylvania Divorce Code, to enter an Order granting Divorce to Plaintiff and Defendant. In making this request for Divorce Decree, Plaintiff would J specifically request the Court to recognize the intention of the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure. These Rules are developed in order to provide consistent procedural requirements for the protection of public interest and the subtenant rights of each individual. Plaintiff would specifically note to this Court Pennsylvania Rule of Civil Procedure 126, which specifically states that Rules shall be 11liberally construed to secure the just, speedy, and inexpensive determination of every action and proceeding to which they are applicable." The Court at every stage of every such action or proceeding may disregard any error or defect in procedure which does not affect the substantial right of the parties. Plaintiff would suggest to this Honorable court that any minor procedural defects which this Court may recognize in Plaintiff's procedure, should not be given significant weight. The Defendant has not only accepted service, but has signed, dated and returned each document, agreeing to the entry of the Divorce Decree, and choosing not to exercise any substantive rights to money or property. As a result, there is no prejudice to either party's substantive rights caused by minor procedural defects which this Court may find. Plaintiff requests, in the interest of just, speedy and inexpensive determination, and with the consent of both parties, that this Honorable Court enter an Order granting Divorce to Plaintiff and Defendant. Respectfully submitted, LAW OFFICES STEPHEN C. NUDEL, PC Date: Stephen C. Nudel, Esquire Attorney ID 441703 Mark W. Allshouse, Esquire Attorney ID #78014 219 Pine Street Harrisburg, PA 17101 (717) 236-5000 Attorneys for Plaintiff MATTHEW P. SNYDER, Plaintiffs V. CARMEN G. SCHNEIDER, Defendant IN THE COURT OF COMMON pLEAS CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA NO. 99-6994 CIVIL ACTION IN DIVORCE -CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I hereby certify that a copy of the foregoing served u has been duly pon the following, by depositing a copy of the same in the United States mail, first-class, postage prepaid, at Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, as follows: Carmen G. Schneider 21 East Wald Street GR. Zimmerman 64846 Federal Republic of Germany LAW OFFICES STEPHEN C. NUDEL, PC Date: Mark W. Allshouse Es Attorney ID #78014 quire 219 Pine Street Harrisburg, PA 17101 (717) 236-5000 Attorneys for Plaintiff W, DEC 1 9 2001? MATTHEW P. SNYDER, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA Plaintiff V. NO. 99-6994 CARMEN G. SCHNEIDER, CIVIL ACTION IN DIVORCE Defendant BRIEF IN SUPPORT OF COMPLAINT FOR DIVORCE PURSUANT TO SECTION 3301 D OF THE PENNSYLVANIA DIVORCE CODE And now comes Plaintiff, Matthew P. Snyder, by and through his attorney's Law Offices Steven C. Nudel, PC, and files the following Brief in Support of Complaint for Divorce Pursuant to Section 3301 D of the Pennsylvania Divorce Code. This Complaint is being drafted in an attempt to assist the Court in understanding the procedure instituted by Plaintiff in the filing and service of this Complaint in Divorce. Pennsylvania Rule of Civil Procedure 1920.2 addresses the venue of a Divorce action. Under this Rule, an action may be brought only in a county where either the Plaintiff or Defendant resides, or upon which the Parties have agreed in writing to be attached to the Complaint, or by participating in the proceeding. The Rule further provides that the Court shall establish compliance with the venue requirement prior to the entry of a decree. Notwithstanding the agreement of the Parties, if either the Plaintiff or the Defendant has resided in the county at any time during the action, the Court upon its own Motion, may 1' transfer the action to the appropriate court or County where it originally could have been brought. In the instant matter, the action was brought in the County in which the Defendant resides. In addition, the action was brought in a County in which the parties have agreed. Included with the transmittal requesting the entry of a Divorce Decree is the acceptance of service signed by the Defendant along with the Counter Affidavit and the Affidavit of Consent to the Divorce Decree. These documents constitute a writing which demonstrates that both parties are agreeable to participating in the proceeding in front of Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County. This action was commenced by the filing of a Complaint pursuant to Pa. R.C.P. 1920.3. The Complaint contains the requirements as outlined by Pa. R.C.P. 1920.42, specifically that both parties have filed an affidavit pursuant to S3301(d) of the Divorce Code and that the Defendant has returned an executed Counter-Affidavit. Moreover, the Plaintiff has provided Defendant Notice of Intention to Request Entry of Divorce Decree at least twenty (20) days prior to the date of filing this Pracipe to Transmit. Original process was served pursuant to Pa. R.C.P. S1930.4 by handing a copy to the Defendant at her residence as indicated on the return of service provided herein. Moreover, the Defendant has executed an acceptance of service in lieu of service required by the Rule. See PARCP 1930.4(f). Specifically, Plaintiff has complied with the Rule of Law for serving the Defendant outside the Commonwealth pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 1930.4(f)(2)&f(3). Plaintiff has made service in the manner required by the law of West Germany and agreed to through the Hague Convention Treaty. A copy of the requirements of the Hague Convention Treaty is attached hereto for reference as Exhibit "A". The Plaintiff has provided with the Praecipe to Transmit, proof of service, not only in the form of the Hague Treaty forms and return of service, but likewise in the signed acceptance of service by Defendant which set forth the date, time, place, and manner of service. A review of the documentation provided with the Praecipe to Transmit will clearly demonstrate to this Court the following: 1. Defendant has accepted the jurisdiction and venue of this Court. 2. The Plaintiff has resided in Cumberland County during the pendency of this action. 3. venue is proper. 4. Plaintiff has provided the Defendant with the necessary documentation as required by the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure including the Complaint, the Affidavit of Consent and the Counter Affidavit along with the Notice of Intention to Enter a Divorce Decree. 5. Defendant has signed each document indicating that the Defendant has no objection to the entry of the Divorce Decree and is making no rights to or claims for any property or assets of the marriage. 6. Plaintiff served Defendant in two ways, both proper under the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure. First by hand delivering a copy pursuant to the Hague Convention, and second by having the Defendant execute an acceptance of service in lieu of service required by Pennsylvania Rule of Civil Procedure S1930.4. As a result of the following documentation, and steps taken by Plaintiff, and because Defendant has executed not only the Counter-Affidavit, but the Affidavit of Consent, and Acceptance of Service, Plaintiff respectfully requests this Honorable Court, pursuant to Pennsylvania Divorce Code, to enter an Order granting Divorce to Plaintiff and Defendant. In making this request for Divorce Decree, Plaintiff would specifically request the Court to recognize the intention of the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure. These Rules are developed in order to provide consistent procedural requirements for the protection of public interest and the subtenant rights of each individual. Plaintiff would specifically note to this Court Pennsylvania Rule of Civil Procedure 126, which specifically states that Rules shall be "liberally construed to secure the just, speedy, and inexpensive determination of every action and proceeding to which they are applicable." The Court at every stage of every such action or proceeding may disregard any error or defect in procedure which does not affect the substantial right of the parties. Plaintiff would suggest to this Honorable court that any minor procedural defects which this Court may recognize in Plaintiff's procedure, should not be given significant weight. The Defendant has not only accepted service, but has signed, dated and returned each document, agreeing to the entry of the Divorce Decree, and choosing not to exercise any substantive rights to money or property. As a result, there is no prejudice to either party's substantive rights caused by minor procedural defects which this Court may find. Plaintiff requests, in the interest of just, speedy and inexpensive determination, and with the consent of both parties, that this Honorable Court enter an Order granting Divorce to Plaintiff and Defendant. Respectfully submitted, LAW OFFICES STEPHEN C. NUDEL, PC Date: /21181b7 Ufa 4J a St phen C. Nudel, Esquire A torney ID #41103 Mark W. Allshouse, Esquire Attorney ID ##78014 219 Pine Street Harrisburg, PA 17101 (717) 236-5000 Attorneys for Plaintiff MATTHEW P. SNYDER, Plaintiffs V. CARMEN G. SCHNEIDER, Defendant CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE W I hereby certify that a copy of the foregoing has been duly served upon the following, by depositing a copy of the same in the United States Mail, first-class, postage prepaid, at Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, as follows: Carmen G. Schneider 21 East Wald Street GR. Zimmerman 64846 Federal Republic of Germany Date: 1zlIp/nD IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA NO. 99-6994 CIVIL ACTION IN DIVORCE LAW OFFICES STEPHEN C. NUDEL, PC 6dK a*, Ma k W. Allsho e, Esquire A torney ID #71014 219 Pine Street Harrisburg, PA 17101 (717) 236-5000 Attorneys for Plaintiff __i MATTHEW P. SNYDER, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS PLAINTIFF : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA V. NO. 99-6994 CARMEN G. SCHNEIDER, CIVIL ACTION - IN DIVORCE DEFENDANT PRAECIPE TO REINSTATE COMPLAINT TO THE PROTHONOTARY: Please reinstate the Complaint filed to the above-captioned term and number. Attached hereto is a copy for reinstatement. LAW OFFICES OF STEPHEN NUDEL, P.C. Date:o a7-0o By::y IQAK 11/ U000(bap -/ Marl W. Allshouse, squire Supreme Court Id # 78014 219 Pine Street Harrisburg, PA 17101 (717) 236-5000 Counsel for Plaintiff tr lit 45' ( MATTHEW P. SNYDER, PLAINTIFF V. CARMEN G. SCHNEIDER, DEFENDANT IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA NO. 99-6994 CIVIL ACTION - IN DIVORCE PRAECIPE TO REINSTATE COMPLAINT TO THE PROTHONOTARY: Please reinstate the complaint filed to the above-captioned term and number. Attached hereto is the original process for reinstatement. U Date: dj1?p LAW OFFICES OF STEPHEN NUDEL, P.C. By: AllshousesquiCourt Id 7 014 Street TS2n rg, PA 17101 (717) 236-5000 Counsel fdr Plaintiff .'-? 1 f f ?,; ?- c.• ?' 1 _.. ? ?_ ; ` v :? J ??.. l p.J ..7 ??% _ ?-" :' "% i •' V ?' _ ? 1 ' L?. `? rti : =? ?"' iJ d