HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-4274RANDALL L. GAYMAN,
Plaintiff
BARBARA L. GAYMAN,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
:
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: DWORCE
: NO. 03- ~]~-]V CIVIL TERM
NOTICE TO DEFEND AND CLAIM RIGHTS
You have been sued in court. If you wish to defend against the claims set forth in the
following pages, you must take proper action. You are warned that if you fail to do so, the case
may proceed without you and a decree of divorce or annulment may be entered against you by the
court. A judgement may also be entered against you for any other claim or relief requested in
these papers by the Plaintiff. You may lose money or property or other rights important to you,
including custody or visitation of your children.
When the ground for the divorce is indignities or irretrievable breakdown of the marriage,
you may request manfage counseling. A list of marriage connselors is available in the Office of
the Prothonotary, Cumberland County Courthouse, Carlisle, Pennsylvania.
IF YOU DO NOT FILE A CLAIM FOR ALIMONY, DIVISION OF PROPERTY,
LAWYER'S FEES OR EXPENSES BEFORE A DIVORCE OR ANNULMENT IS GRANTED,
YOU AMY LOSE THE RIGHT TO CLAIM ANY OF THEM.
YOU SHOULD TAKE THESE PAPERS TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU
DO NOT HAVE A LAWYER OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE
OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP.
Cumberland County Bar Association
32 South Bedford St.
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
(717) 249-3166
The Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland Connty is required by law to comply with
the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. For information about accessibility of facilities
and reasonable accommodations available to disabled individuals having business before the
court, please contact our office. All arrangements must be made at least 72 hours prior to any
hearing or business before the court. You must attend the scheduled conference or hearing.
RANDALL L. GAYMAN,
Plaintiff
BARBARA L. GAYMAN,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
:
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: DIVORCE
: NO. 03- /'/.~., '7'/ CIVIL TERM
COMPLAINT UNDER 23 Pa.C.S. SECTION 3301(c) OR 3301(d)
OF THE DIVORCE CODE
The Plaintiff, Randall Gayman, by and through his Attorney, the Family Law Clinic, sets
forth the following cause of action:
1. Plaintiff is Randall Gayman, who currently resides at 1101 Claremont Road, Carlisle,
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
2. Defendant is Barbara Gayman, who currently resides at 148 A Street, Carlisle,
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
3. Plaintiff and Defendant have been bona fide residents in the Commonwealth for at
least six months immediately previous to the filing of this Complaint.
4. Plaintiff and Defendant were married on September 17, 1994 at a private residence in
Gettysburg, Adams County, Pennsylvania.
5. Plaintiff and Defendant have lived separate and apart since November 5, 2000.
6. There have been no prior actions of divorce or for annulment between the parties.
7. The marriage is irretrievably broken.
8. Plaintiff has been advised that counseling is available and that Plaintiff may have the
right to request that the court require the parties to participate in counseling
9. Plaintiff requests the court to enter a decree of divorce.
WHEREFORE, plaintiffrequests the court to enter a decree in divorce dissolving the
marriage.
Certified Legal Intern
ROBERTE. RAINS
LUCY JOHNSTON-WALSH
ANNE MCDONALD-FOX
Supervising Attorneys
FAMILY LAW CLINIC
45 North Pitt Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
717/240-5204
VERIFICATION
I verify that the statements made in the foregoing complaint are true and correct, to the
best of my knowledge, information and belief. I understand making any false statement would
subject me to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. §4904, relating to tmswom falsification to authorities.
Date:
RANDALL L. GAYMAN,
Plaintiff
BARBARA L. GAYMAN,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
DIVORCE
NO. 03- t/JTcl/ CIVIL TERM
PRAECIPE TO PROCEED IN FORMA PAUPERIS
To the Prothonotary:
Kindly allow Randall Gayman, Plaintiff, to proceed informapauperis.
The Family Law Clinic, attorneys for the party proceeding in forma pauperis, certifies
that we believe the party is unable to pay the costs and that we are providing free legal services to
the party.
Respectfully Submitted,
Date:
Michael Parker
Certified Legal Intern
THO~I~; PLACE
ROBERT E. RAINS
LUCY JOHNSTON-WALSH
ANNE MACDONALD-FOX
Supervising Attorneys
FAMILY LAW CLINIC
45 North Pitt Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
717/243 -2968
RANDALL L. GAYMAN,
Plaintiff
BARBARA L. GAYMAN,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
:
: C1VIL ACTION - LAW
: DIVORCE
: NO. 03- 4274 CIVIL TERM
AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE
I, Michael Parker, Certified Legal Intern, verify that the Family Law Clinic served a true
and correct copy of the §3301 (c) and (d) Complaint in Divorce on Defendant, Barbara Gayman,
by placing same in the U.S. Mail, certified number 7000 1670 0001 8782 9974, restricted
delivery, return receipt requested, postage prepaid on August 29, 2003, addressed as follows: Ms.
Barbara Gayman 148 A Street, Carlisle PA 17013.
On September 3, 2003, return receipt no. 7000 1670 0001 8782 9974 was delivered to the
Family Law Clinic, bearing the signature of Barbara Gayman and showing the date of service of
August 30, 2003. The sender's receipt and return receipt are attached hereto and incorporated by
reference.
Respectfully submitted,
Michael Parker
Certified Legal Intern
FAMILY LAW CLINIC
45 N. Pitt St.
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-2968
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· Complete items 1, 2, and complete
item 4 if Restricted Delivery is desired,
· Print your name and address on the reverse
so that we can return the card to you.
· Attach this card to the back of the mellpiece,
or on the front ~f space permits.
A. Received by (P~ase Print Cleedy) Date of Delivery
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If YES, enter delivery addr~s below: [] No
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JESSIE MAE NESMITH,
Plaintiff
VS.
ALEXANDER MCPHERSON,
and
BERTHA NESMITH,
Defendants
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 03- ¥31 ~ClVm TERM
IN CUSTODY
PETITION FOR SPECIAL RELIEF
Petitioner, Jessie Mae Nesmith, by and through her counsel, Joan Carey and
Jessica Diamondstone of MidPenn Legal Services, states the following:
Petitioner, the above-named Plaintiff, hereinafter referred to as the grandmother is
Jessie Mae Nesmith, residing at 456 North West Street, Carlisle, Cumberland County,
Pennsylvania 17013.
Respondents am the above-named Defendants, hereinafter referred to as the
father, Alexander McPherson, who resides at 425 Bellview Street, Allentown, Lehigh
County, Pennsylvania 18102. and the mother Bertha Nesmith, who resides at 456 North
West Street, Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17013.
1. The above-named defendants are the natural parents of the twin girls, Alexandria
M. McPherson and Alexus M. McPherson, born November 30, 1991, and Kyrah
McPherson born March 8, 1995.
2. By placement of the Office of Children and Youth in Lehigh County, and by
mutual agreement of the mother and father, they have agreed to the grandmother's
custody of the children. From birth until June 2003, Alexandria and Alexus
McPherson lived with their grandmother and were visited by the father a total of
three times. Kyrah McPherson has been in the grandmother's custody since 1995
and before that time had been in the custody of the paternal grandmother since
birth. She has been visited by the father a total of three times in the past four
years.
3. The father took Alexandria, Alexus and Kyrah for a visit in June 2003 and refuses
to return them.
4. The father is not acting in the children's best interest for reasons including, but
not limited to, the following:
a) Taking them for a visit and refusing to return them.
b) Moving them away from familiar surroundings including, but not
limited to their home, their schools, church, family and friends.
c) Preventing the children from resuming attendance at their schools in
August 2003. To the best of Plaintiff's knowledge, the children have not
resumed attendance at any school.
5. The grandmother is the person who can best provide for the children for reasons
including, but not limited to, the following:
a. The grandmother is presently able to provide for the children by giving the
children a nurturing environment and providing for their emotional,
physical, medical and educational needs.
b. The children were registered and had expected to resume classes in the
Carlisle School District on August 25, 2003.
c. The grandmother can provide a stable home environment for these
children.
The grandmother requests that the Court grant primary physical and legal custody
of the children to her and prohibit the father from taking the children out of
Cumberland County.
WHEREFORE, Petitioner respectfully requests the following:
a. That the Court immediately grant custody to the grandmother.
b. That the Court prohibit the father from removing the children from
Cumberland County Pennsylvania.
Petitioner also requests any other relief this court deems just and proper.
Respectfully submitted,
Jessica Diamondst6fie
Attorneys for Plaintiff/Petitioner
MidPenn Legal Services
8 Irving Row
Carlisle, PA 17013
VERIFICATION
The above-named Plaintiff, Jessie Mae Nesmith, verifies that the statements made in the
above Petition are true and correct. Plaintiff understands that false statements herein are made
subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. §4904, relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
Date: ~// ~//O ~5 c.~'~.~.4_~ ?y
Jessie Mae Nesmith, Plaintiff
SEP 0 5 7003
JESSIE MAE NESMITH,
Plaintiff
VS.
ALEXANDER MCPHERSON
And
BERTHA NESMITH,
Defendants
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
:
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
:
: NO. 03- 't ~ a ~,/ CIVIL TERM
: CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
~'~ 4~- '~'""['~" ' 'in of the Petition For
AND NOW, this ~ day of ~ s 2003, upon consioerat o
Special Relief, the following order~s entered regarding custody of Alexandria M. McPherson
bom November 30, 1991, Alexus M. McPherson bom November 30, 1991, and Kyrah
Mceherson bom March 8, 19951 o.. ~ .Ol~[-,,o"*~.~ ' ~y,~-,.t,~-~' ./~ "
n
three hnl~re nfenooi~t ofthle nrcl~--
Aicxax~d~l IvluT-i~t~un shall De enjolnea lrom removing me dfild from
Joan Carey, Attorney at Law
Jessica Diamondstone, Attorney at Law
MidPenn Legal Services
8 Irvine Row
Carlisle, PA 17013
RANDALL L. GAYMAN,
Plaintiff
BARBARA L. GAYMAN,
Defendant
: 1N THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
:
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
DIVORCE
: NO. 03- 4274
CIVIL TERM
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Michael Parker, hereby certify that I served a Counter-Affidavit and a Notice of
Intention to Request Entry ora Divorce Decree on Barbara L. Gayman on~l~:~ by
first class United States mail, at the following address:
Barbara Gayman
148 A Street,
Carlisle PA 17013.
Michael Parker
Certified Legal Intern
FAMILY LAW CLINIC
45 North Pitt Street
Carlisle, PA 17103
(717) 243-2968
Fax: (717) 243-3639
RANDALL L. GAYMAN,
Plaintiff
BARBARA L. GAYMAN,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
:
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: DIVORCE
: NO. 03- 4274 CIVIL TERM
AFFIDAVIT UNDER SECTION 3301 (d) OF THE DIVORCE CODE
a. The parties to this action separated on November 5, 2000 and have continued to
live separate and apart for a period of at least two years.
b. The marriage is irretrievably broken.
c. I understand that I may lose rights concerning alimony, division of property,
lawyer's fees or expenses ifI do not claim them before a divorce is granted.
I verify that the statements made in this affidavit are true and correct. I understand that
false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. § 4904 relating to unsworn
falsification to authorities.
Date: /0 "/~- 0,~
Randall Gayman, Plaintiff
RANDALL L. GAYMAN,
Plaintiff
BARBARA L. GAYMAN,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COI~dVION PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
:
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
DIVORCE
: NO. 03- 4274
CIVIL TERM
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Michael Parker, hereby certify that I served the Plaintiff's Affidavit under Section 3301
(d) of the Divorce Code on Barbara L. Gayman on/~//~--/~ -4 , by first class United States
mail, at the following address: ~ '
Barbara Gayman
148 A Street,
Carlisle PA 17013.
Date:/fi//~/[)._~
Michael Parker
Certified Legal Intern
FAMILY LAW CLINIC
45 North Pitt Street
Carlisle, PA 17103
(717) 243-2968
Fax: (717) 243-3639
RANDALL L. GAYMAN,
Plaintiff
BARBARA L. GAYMAN,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
:
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
DIVORCE
: NO. 03- 4274 CIVIL TERM
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Michael Parker, hereby certify that I served a Counter-Affidavit and a Notice of
Intention to Request Entry of a Divorce Decree on Barbara L. Gayman on ~/~ ~aaC'by
first class United States mail, at the following address:
Barbara Gayman
148 A Street,
Carlisle PA 17013.
Date:
Michael Parker
Certified Legal Intern
FAMILY LAW CLINIC
45 North Pitt Street
Carlisle, PA 17103
(717) 243-2968
Fax: (717) 243-3639
RANDALL L. GAYMAN,
Plaintiff
BARBARA L. GAYMAN,
Defendant
1N THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
DIVORCE
NO. 03- 4274 CIVIL TERM
AFFIDAVIT UNDER SECTION 3301 (d) OF TttE DIVORCE CODE
The parties to this action separated on November 5, 2000 and have continued to
live separate and apart for a period of at least two years.
The marriage is irretrievably broken.
I understand that I may lose rights concerning alimony, division of property,
lawyer's fees or expenses ifI do not claim them before a divorce is granted.
I verify that the statements made in this affidavit are tree and correct. I understand that
false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. § 4904 relating to unsworn
falsification to authorities.
RANDALL L. GAYMAN,
Plaintiff
BARBARA L. GAYMAN,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
:
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: DIVORCE
: NO. 03- 4274 CIVIL TERM
~2ERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Michael Parker, hereby certify that I served the PlaintiWs Affidavit under Section 3301
(d) of the Divorce Code on Barbara L. Gayman on/d,/?~,/) ~ , by first class United States
mail, at the following address:
Barbara Gayman
148 A Street,
Carlisle PA 17013.
Date: t/ff// ~/~.~ ~
Michael Parker
Certified Legal Intern
FAMILY LAW CLINIC
45 North Pitt Street
Carlisle, PA 17103
(717) 243-2968
Fax: (717) 243-3639
RANDALL L. GAYMAN,
Plaintiff
BARBARA L. GAYMAN,
Defendant
To the Prothonotary:
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
:
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: DIVORCE
: NO. 03- 4274 CIVIL TERM
PRAECIPE TO TRANSMIT RECORD
Please transmit the record, together with the following information, to the court for entry
of a divorce decree:
a. Ground for divorce: irretrievable breakdown under Section 3301 (d)(1) of the
Divorce Code.
b. Date and manner of service of the complaint: Served on Defendant by U.S. mail,
certified, restricted delivery, return receipt requested, postage prepaid. Service
was complete by certified mail return receipt signed by Barbara Gayman on
August 30, 2003.
c. Date of execution of the affidavit required by § 3301(d) of the Divorce Code:
September 26, 2003. Date of filing and service of the Plaintiffs affidavit upon
the respondent: October 17, 2003.
d. Related claims pending: None
Date and manner of service of the Notice of Intention to File Praecipe a copy of
which is attached: On November 10, 2003 by first class United States mail.
Date:
Michael Parker
Certified Legal Intern
ROBERT E. RAINS
THOMAS M. PLACE
Supervising Attomey
LUCY JOHNSTON-WALSH
Staff Attorney
FAMILY LAW CLINIC
45 North Pitt Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
RANDALL L. GAYMAN,
Plaintiff
BARBARA L. GAYMAN,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: DIVORCE
: NO. 03- 4274
CIVIL TERM
NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REQUEST ENTRY
OF § 3301(d) DIVORCE DECREE
TO: Barbara L. Gayman
You have been sued in an action for divorce. You have failed to answer the complaint or
file a counter-affidavit to the § 3301(d) affidavit. Therefore, on or after November 30, 2003, the
other party can request the court to enter a final decree in divorce.
If you do not file 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. A counter-affidavit which you may file with the Prothonotary of the court is attached to
this notice.
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. The filing of the form counter-affidavit alone does not protect your
economic claims.
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 St.
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 249-3166
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990
The Court of Cumberland County is required by law to comply with the Americans with
Disabilities Act of 1990. For information about accessible facilities and reasonable
accommodations available to disabled individuals having business before the court, please
contact our office. All arrangements must be made at least 72 h.ours prior to any hearing or
business before the court. You must attend the scheduled conference or hearing.
RANDALL L. GAYMAN,
Plaintiff
BARBARA L. GAYMAN,
Defendant
1N THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: DIVORCE
: NO. 03- 4274 CIVIL TERM
DEFENDANT'S COUNTER-AFFIDAVIT UNDER §3301 (d)
DF THE DIVORCE CODE
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
two years.
(ii) The marriage is not irretrievably broken.
2. Check either (a) or (b):
()
(a) I do not wish to make any claims for economic relief. I understand that I may lose
rights concerning alimony, division of property, lawyer's fees or expenses ifI do not
claim them before 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 understand that in addition to checking (b) above, I must also file all of my economic
claims with the prothonotary in writing and serve them on the other party. IfI fail to do so before
the date set forth on the Notice of Intention to Request Divorce Decree, the divorce decree may
be entered without further notice to me, and I shall be unable thereafter to file any economic
claims.
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. §4904
relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
Date
Barbara L. Gayman
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 SHOULD NOT FILE THIS COUNTER-AFFIDAVIT.
RANDALL L. GAYMAN,
Plaintiff
BARBARA L. GAYMAN,
Defendant
1N THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: DIVORCE
NO. 03- 4274
CIVIL TERM
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Michael Parker, hereby certify that I served a Counter-Affidavit and a Notice of
Intention to Request Entry of a Divorce Decree on Barbara L. Gayman on
first class United States mail, at the following address:
Barbara Gayman
148 A Street,
Carlisle PA 17013.
Date:
Michael Parker
Certified Legal Intern
FAMILY LAW CLINIC
45 North Pitt Street
Carlisle, PA 17103
(717) 243-2968
Fax: (717) 243-3639
, by
RANDALL L. GAYMAN,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
BARBARA L. GAYMAN,
Defendant
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: DIVORCE
: NO. 03- 4274 CIVIL TERM
.CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Michael Parker, hereby certify that I served a Praecipe to Transmit the Record and Vital
Statistics form on Barbara Gayman on /2- $- O ~ , by first class United States mail, at
the following address:
Barbara Gayman
148 A Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
Michael Parker
Certified Legal Intern
FAMILY LAW CLINIC
45 North Pitt Street
Carlisle, PA 17103
(717) 243-2968
Fax: (717) 243-3639
IN The COURT OF COMMON
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY
STATE OF PENNA.
RANDALL L. GAYMAN
Plaintiff
VERSUS
BARBARA L. GAYMAN
Defendant
PLEAS
N o. 2003 4274
DECREE IN
DIVORCe
AND NOW,
~O~5%1T IS ORDERED AND
DECREED THAT RANDALL L. GAYMAN ,PLAINTIFF,
BARBARA L. GAYMAN
AND ,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;
NONE
PROTHONOTARY