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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-2404McNEES WALLACE & NURICK LLC By: Debra Denison Cantor Attorney ID No. 66378 100 Pine Street Harrisburg, PA 17108-1166 (717) 232-8000 (717) 260-1667 facsimile dcantor(a,mwn.com Attorneys for Plaintiff JERRY L. ESTEP, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA Plaintiff V. NO. 07 - CYNTHIA H. ESTEP, : IN DIVORCE Defendant 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 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 of the Prothonotary at the Cumberland County Courthouse, Carlisle, Pa., 17013. IF YOU DO NOT FILE A CLAIM FOR ALIMONY, DIVISION OF PROPERTY, LAWYER'S FEES OR EXPENSES BEFORE A DIVORCE OR ANNULMENT IS GRANTED, YOU MAY LOSE THE RIGHT TO CLAIM ANY OF THEM. YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A LAWYER OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP. CUMBERLAND COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION 32 S. Bedford Street Carlisle, PA 17013 717-249-3166 800-990-9108 AVISO Le han demandado a usted en la corte. Si usted quiere defenderse de estas demandas expuestas en las paginas siguientes, usted tiene viente (20) dias de plazo al partir de la fecha de la demanda y la notificacion. Usted debe presentar una apariencia escrita o en persona o por abogado y archivar en la corte en forma escrita sus defensas o sus objeciones a las demandas en contra de su persona. Sea avisado que si usted no se defiende, la corte tomara medidas y puede entrar una orden contra usted sin previo aviso o notifcacion y por cualquier queja o alivio que es pedido en la peticion de demanda. Usted puede perder dinero o propiedad u otros derechos importantes para usted. LLEVE ESTA DEMANDA A UN ABOGADO IMMEDIATAMENTE. SI NO TIENE ABOGADO O SI NO TIENE EL DINERO SUFICIENTE DE PAGAR TAL SERICIO, VAYA EN PERSONA O LLAMA POR TELEFONO A LA OFICINA CUYA DIRECION SE ENCUENTRA ESCRITA ABAJO PARA AVERIGUAR DONDE SE PUEDE CONSEGUIR ASISTENCIA LEGAL. CUMBERLAND COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION 32 S. Bedford Street Carlisle, PA 17013 717-249-3166 800-990-9108 McNEES WALLACE & NURICK LLC By: Debra Denison Cantor Attorney ID No. 66378 100 Pine Street Harrisburg, PA 17108-1166 (717) 232-8000 (717) 260-1667 facsimile dcantorAmwn.com Attorneys for Plaintiff JERRY L. ESTEP, Plaintiff V. CYNTHIA H. ESTEP, Defendant IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA NO. 6^1- .2c163q IN DIVORCE cc.j . t "-?4n COMPLAINT And now comes Plaintiff, Jerry L. Estep, by and through his counsel, McNees Wallace & Nurick LLC, and files the following Complaint in Divorce. COUNTI Divorce Under 3301(c) or 3301(d) of the Divorce Code 1. Plaintiff is Jerry L. Estep, who currently resides at 6962 Wertzville Road, Enola, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, 17025. 2. Defendant is Cynthia H. Estep, who currently resides at 6962 Wertzville Road, Enola, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, 17025. 3. Plaintiff and Defendant have been bona fide residents in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for at least six months previous to the filing of this Complaint. 4. Plaintiff and Defendant were married on July 12, 1975, in York County, Pennsylvania. 5. There have been no prior actions of divorce or for annulment between the parties. 6. The marriage is irretrievably broken. 7. Plaintiff has been advised of the availability of counseling and that he may have the right to request that the Court require the parties to participate in counseling. Plaintiff hereby waives his right to such counseling. 8. After 90 days have elapsed from the filing of this Complaint, Plaintiff intends to file an affidavit consenting to a divorce. Plaintiff believes that Defendant may also file such an affidavit. 9. In the alternative, Plaintiff will file a 3301(d) Affidavit and provide the appropriate notices two years from the date of separation. WHEREFORE, Plaintiff respectfully requests the Court to enter a decree of divorce under Section 3301(c) or (d) of the Divorce Code. 2 COUNT II EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTION 10. Plaintiff incorporates by reference paragraphs I through 9 of this Complaint. 11. Plaintiff and Defendant possess various items of personal marital property, as well as marital debts, which are subject to equitable distribution by this Court. WHEREFORE, Plaintiff requests your Honorable Court to equitably distribute all property, both real and personal, owned by the parties, as well as all marital debts. McNEES WALLACE & NURICK LLC Y Uebfa D iso a`ntor Attorney ID No. 66378 100 Pine Street P.O. Box 1166 Harrisburg, PA 17108-1166 (717) 237-5297 (phone) (717) 260-1667 (fax) Attorneys for Plaintiff Dated: *, ( A-5', 2007 VERIFICATION Subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S.A. § 4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities, I hereby certify that the facts set forth in the foregoing document are true and correct to the best of my information and belief. (24-4 '- / ??? Je L. tep Dated: , 2007 n crt W -ta (AJ w c cy Q n i_ N 0 z,. "i7 zx N O =ocF 3 C? L JERRY L. ESTEP, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA Plaintiff v. NO. 07-2404 CIVIL TERM CYNTHIA H. ESTEP, : IN DIVORCE Defendant AFFIDAVIT OF ACCEPTANCE OF SERVICE I hereby accept service of the Divorce Complaint in the above matter on behalf of Defendant, Cynthia H. Estep. ??Q-k P"G4'40-0 P", Samuel L. Andes, Esquire Dated: 2007 v r--? C? r' _.s ,? r G? -i ,c _ ^°7 r`i tj _,; j?...i.? f ? ? ? ; ? .? ? McNEES WALLACE & NURICK LLC By: Debra Denison Cantor Attorney ID No. 66378 100 Pine Street Harrisburg, PA 17108-1166 (717) 232-8000 (717) 260-1667 facsimile dcantor -mwn.com Attorneys for Plaintiff JERRY L. ESTEP, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA V. : NO. 07-2404 Civil Term CYNTHIA H. ESTEP, IN DIVORCE Defendant PRAECIPE TO WITHDRAW CLAIM FOR EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTION TO THE PROTHONOTARY: Plaintiff hereby withdraws his claim for equitable distribution as set forth in Count II of his Divorce Complaint. McNEES WALLACE & NURICK LLC y ebra son Ca Attorney ID No. 66378 100 Pine Street P.O. Box 1166 Harrisburg, PA 17108-1166 (717) 237-5297 (phone) (717) 260-1667 (fax) Attorneys for Plaintiff Dated: April 2, 2009 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE The undersigned hereby certifies that on the o? day of April, 2009, a true and correct copy of the foregoing document was served by first-class mail, postage prepaid, upon the following: Samuel L. Andes, Esquire P.O. Box 168 Lemoyne, PA 17043 ( 6" IA" J fifer Keen, P ralegal w OF D 209 APR -3 PM 2: 13 Vt?tM`4 tlJ''ti ? ef+??.t1YF i T- E NMV/? JERRY L. ESTEP, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA Plaintiff V. NO. 07-2404 CIVIL TERM CYNTHIA H. ESTEP, IN DIVORCE Defendant AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT 1. A Complaint in Divorce under Section 3301(c) of the Divorce Code was filed on April 26, 2007. 2. The marriage of the plaintiff and defendant is irretrievably broken. Ninety days have elapsed since the date of service of the Complaint. 3. 1 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. understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. Section 4904 relating to unswom falsification to authorities. `1 jzwl'?- Cynthia H. Estep Date: 3( M a4 , 2009 ? THE TARY M APR -3 PM 2* 13 Ct MB1. h V4U WUNTY PENNSYLVANIA JERRY L. ESTEP, Plaintiff V. CYNTHIA H. ESTEP, Defendant IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA NO. 07-2404 CIVIL TERM : IN DIVORCE WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REQUEST ENTRY OF A DIVORCE DECREE UNDER Section 3301tc? OF THE DIVORCE CODE 1. I consent to the entry of a final decree in divorce without notice. .s 2. 1 understand that I may lose rights concerning alimony, division of property, lawyer's fees or expenses if I do not claim them before a divorce is granted. 3. 1 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. Section 4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities. r Cynt a pH. Estep Date: 31 $1 W 11 , 2009 RUD OF THE QOM 2009 APR -3 PM 2: 13 CUMBE?LA J cloum PB"Yk.VAN A JERRY L. ESTEP, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA Plaintiff V. NO. 07-2404 CIVIL TERM CYNTHIA H. ESTEP, IN DIVORCE Defendant AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT 1. A Complaint in Divorce under Section 3301(c) of the Divorce Code was filed on April 26, 2007. 2. The marriage of the plaintiff and defendant is irretrievably broken. Ninety days have elapsed since the date of service of the Complaint. 3. 1 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. understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. Section 4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities. J L. step g' dr Date: 2009 RUDOTCE M9 APR -3 PM , 13 Ct?WEERLkil COL MY PENNSYt.VMA JERRY L. ESTEP, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA Plaintiff V. NO. 07-2404 CIVIL TERM CYNTHIA H. ESTEP, : IN DIVORCE Defendant WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REQUEST ENTRY OF A DIVORCE DECREE UNDER Section 3301(c) OF THE DIVORCE CODE I consent to the entry of a final decree in divorce without notice. 2. 1 understand that I may lose rights concerning alimony, division of property, lawyer's fees or expenses if I do not claim them before a divorce is granted. 3. 1 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. Section 4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities. J ry L. step Date: k h 2 y , 2009 ROOF OF " MnOVARY M9 APR -3 PM Z' 13 CUMB HLN1, u aiffrY PENIvMVMA 1 A 11 McNEES WALLACE & NURICK LLC By: Debra Denison Cantor Attorney ID No. 66378 100 Pine Street Harrisburg, PA 17108-1166 (717) 232-8000 (717) 260-1667 facsimile dcantor(@mwn.com Attorneys for Plaintiff JERRY L. ESTEP, Plaintiff IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA V. CYNTHIA H. ESTEP, Defendant NO. 07-2404 Civil Term IN DIVORCE PRAECIPE TO TRANSMIT RECORD TO THE PROTHONOTARY: Transmit the record, together with the following information, to the court for entry of a divorce decree: 1. Grounds for divorce: irretrievable breakdown under §3301(c) of the Divorce Code. 2. Date and manner of service of the Complaint: Regular mail upon Sam Andes, Esquire, Counsel for Defendant on May 1, 2007. An Affidavit of Acceptance of Service was signed by Counsel for Defendant on May 8, 2007 and subsequently filed with the Court on May 18, 2007. 3. Date of execution of the Affidavit of Consent required by § 3301(c) of the Divorce Code: by Plaintiff: March 24, 2009; by Defendant: March 31, 2009. 4. Related claims pending: None 5. Plaintiffs Waiver of Notice is being filed with the Court contemporaneously with this Praecipe. Defendant's Waiver of Notice is being filed with the Court contemporaneously with this Praecipe. Respectfully submitted, McNEES WALLACE $ NURICK LLC By, I.D. No. 6r6M 100 Pine Street P.O. Box 1166 Harrisburg, PA 17108-1166 (717) 237-5297 (717) 260-1667 (fax) dcantora.mwn.com Attorneys for Plaintiff, Jerry L. Estep Dated: April 2, 2009 4 , CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE The undersigned hereby certifies that on the On `d day of April, 2009, a true and correct copy of the foregoing document was served by first-class mail, postage prepaid, upon the following: Samuel L. Andes, Esquire P.O. Box 168 Lemoyne, PA 17043 J nifer Keen, Paralegal ME"WE OFTHE T 2409 APR -3 PM 2'. 14 VV4V t:.raa.?: ryL4''p?sp'{tiUNTY r ENNS i ?.?Rf'1.! 5ttA Jerry L. Estep V. IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA Cynthia H. Estep NO. 07-2404 DIVORCE DECREE AND NOW, l , it is ordered!and decreed that Jerry L. Estep plaintiff, and Cynthia H. Estep , defendant, are divorced from the bonds of matrimony. Any existing spousal support order shall hereafter be deemed an order for alimony pendente lite if any economic claims remain pending. The court retains jurisdiction of any claims raised by the parties to this action for which a final order has not yet been entered. Those claims are as follows: (If no claims remain indicate "None.") None onotary t? ?. , .o? ? t? ?. '?,, ?:?, ,?