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Home My WebLink About07-60350 RHESA J. POWERS, Plaintiff VS. JEFFERY M. POWERS, Defendant : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA NO.07- a5 7yc? : CIVIL ACTION - LAW : IN DIVORCE NOTICE TO DEFEND AND CLAIM RIGHTS YOU HAVE BEEN SUED IN COURT. If you wish to defend against the claims set forth in the following pages, you must take action. You are warned that, if you fail to do so, the case may proceed without you and a decree of divorce or annulment be entered against you by the Court. A judgment may also be entered against you for any other claim or relief requested in these papers by the Plaintiff. You may lose money or property or other rights important to you, including custody or visitation of your children. When the ground for divorce is indignities or irretrievable breakdown of the marriage, you may request marriage counseling. A list of marriage counselors is available in the Office of the Prothonotary, Cumberland County Courthouse, One Courthouse Square, 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. LAWYER REFERRAL SERVICE of the Cumberland County Bar Association 32 South Bedford Street Carlisle, PA 17013 Telephone (800) 990-9108 RHESA J. POWERS, Plaintiff VS. JEFFERY M. POWERS, Defendant : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA : NO. 07- CIVIL ACTION - LAW : IN DIVORCE AVISO PARA DEFENDER Y RECLAMAR DERECHOS LISTED HA SIDO DEMANDADO EN LA CORTE. Si desea defenderse de las quejas expuestas en las paginas seguientes, debe tomar accion con prontitud. se le avisa que si no se defiende, el caso pude proceder sin usted y decreto de divorcio o anulamiento puede ser emitido en su contra por las Corte. una decision puede tambien ser emitida en su contra por caulquier otra queja o compensacion eclamados por el demandante. Usted puede perder dinero, o propiedades u otros derechos importantes para usted. Cuando la base para el divorcio es indignidades o rompimiento irreparable del matrimonio, usted puede solicitar consejo matrimonial. Una lista de consejeros matrimoniales esta disponible en la oficina del Prothonotary, en la Cumberland County, One Courthouse Square, Carlisle, PA 17013. SI USTED NO RECLAMA PENSION ALIMENTICIA, PROPIEDAD MARITAL, HONORARIOS DE ABOGADO U OTROS GASTOS ANTES DE QUE EL DECRETO FINAL DE DIVORCIO O ANULAMIENTO SEA EMTIDO, USTED PUEDE PERDER EL DERECHO A RECLAMAR CUALQUIERA DE ELLOS. USTED DEBE LEVAR ESTE PAPEL A UN ABOGADO DE INMEDIATO. SO NO TIENE O NO PUEDE PAGAR UN ABOGADO, VAYA O LLAME A LA OFICINA INDICADA ABAJO PARA AVERIGUAR DONDE PUEDE OBTENER ASISTENCIA LEGAL. LAWYER REFERRAL SERVICE of the Cumberland County Bar Association 32 South Bedford Street Carlisle, PA 17013 Telefono (800) 990-9108 RHESA J. POWERS, Plaintiff VS. JEFFERY M. POWERS, Defendant : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA : NO.07- O3:5 7-?.- CIVIL ACTION - LAW : IN DIVORCE COMPLAINT IN DIVORCE AND NOW, comes Plaintiff, Rhesa J. Powers, Pro Se, who files this Complaint in Divorce and in support thereof states the following: 1. Plaintiff is Rhesa J. Powers, (hereinafter "Plaintiff') an adult individual who resides at 6 Robin Court, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, 17055. 2. Defendant is Jeffery Powers , (hereinafter "Defendant"), an adult individual who resides at 313 Mill Creek Road, Old Fort, McDowell County, North Carolina, 28762. 3. Plaintiff has been a bona fide resident of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for at least six (6) months immediately previous to the filing of this divorce Complaint. 4. Plaintiff and Defendant were married on August 24, 2004, in Moravia Falls, Wilkes County, North Carolina. 5. The parties have been separate and apart within the meaning of the Pennsylvania Domestic Relations Code since March 1, 2007. 6. There are no pending divorce proceedings upon the filing date of this Complaint. 7. Plaintiff avers that the marriage is irretrievably broken. r 8. Plaintiff has been advised of the availability of counseling and that Plaintiff may have the right to request that the Court require the parties participate in counseling. WHEREFORE, Plaintiff requests the Court to enter a Decree of Divorce. JBQA l? Date 4Plainti Pro Se I ????K) Q(, verify that the statements made in this Complaint are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information, and belief. I understand that false statements made herein are subject to the penalties for unsworn falsification to authorities as provided in 18 Pa. C.S. §4904. lQ 6 Date: Pla tiff, Pro Se Assisted by: Linda A. Clotfelter, Esquire Law Firm of Linda A. Clotfelter 5021 E. Trindle Rd., Ste. 100 Mechanicsburg, PA 17050 (717) 796-1930 1 N C` C7.z) +J GI r -p m Rhesa J. Powers Plaintiff V. IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY PENNSYLVANIA NO. 07- 610 3/ CIVIL TERM Jeffery M. Powers Defendant IN DIVORCE PRAECIPE TO PROCEED IN FORMA PAUPERIS To the Prothonotary: Kindly allow, Rhesa J. Powers , Plaintiff, to proceed in forma p peris. I, Linda A. Clotfelter, attorney for the party proceeding in forma au eris, certify that I believe the party is unable to pay the costs and that I am providing free legal services to the party. Li da A. Clotfelter, Esquire tomey for Plaintiff Law Firm of Linda A. Clotfelter 5021 E. Trindle Rd., Ste. 100 Mechanicsburg, PA 17050 (717) 796-1930 Jf; rv ) t_.• RHESA J. POWERS, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF Plaintiff, : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA VS. : NO. 07-6035 CIVIL TERM JEFFERY M. POWERS, : CIVIL ACTION - LAW Defendant : IN DIVORCE AND CUSTODY AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE I, Linda A. Clotfelter, Esquire, counsel assisting plaintiff, Rhesa J. Powers, do hereby affirm that the original return receipt dated October 27, 2007, for the Complaint in Divorce, which was sent by Certified Mail, Restricted Delivery, Return Receipt Requested, which return receipt appears to contain the signature of Jeffery Michael Powers, is set forth below. The undersigned understands that the statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 P.S. § 4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities. ¦ Oarnplets Items 1, 2, mid & Abo complete item 4 if Hestrictecl,Pelivery is desired. ¦ Print your name ands&Sress on the reverse so that we can return the card to you. ¦ Attach this card to the back of the mailpiece, or on the front if space permits. 1. Article Addressed to: J?f.?r ?? Qo?urs 3?3 ??1, Gcuk R,ou.? 01??r},NC a8'7?? ? Agent ? Addrmw B.° Received by (Printed Name) C., D e of Del D. Is delivery address different from item 1? ? Yes If YES, enter delivery address below: ? No 3. Service Type Certified Mail ? Express Mail ? Registered ,Return Receipt for Mercrrrxibe ? Insured Mail ? C.O.D. 4. Restricted Dsiirery gBetre :. Article Number 7007 1490 0001 795-0---3645-.--.----- S (IFansfer from servke label) Form 3811, February 2004 Domestic: Return Receipt 102595-02401-1540 Dated: , Q Respectfully submitted, LAW OFFICE OF LINDA A. CLOTFELTER /-,\ C n L' da A. Clotfelter, Esquire / orney ID No. 72963 021 East Trindle Road, Suite 100 Mechanicsburg, PA 17050 telephone (717) 796-1930 facsimile (717) 796-1933 RHESA J. POWERS, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF Plaintiff, : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA VS. : NO. 07-6035 CIVIL TERM JEFFERY M. POWERS, : CIVIL ACTION - LAW Defendant : IN DIVORCE AND CUSTODY CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE AND NOW, this 30th day of October, 2007, the undersigned hereby certifies that a true and correct copy of the foregoing AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE was served upon the opposing party by first class mail, postage prepaid, addressed as follows: Jeffery M. Powers 313 Mill Creek Road Old Fort, NC 28762 Respectfully submitted, LAW FIRM OF LINDA A. CLOTFELTER --T By- L da A. Clotfelter, Esquire A orney ID No. 72963 1 East Trindle Road, Suite 100 Mechanicsburg, PA 17050 (717) 796-1930 telephone (717) 796-1933 facsimile ?; m. . -... ... ? f w.I `? ?, '?'` ( t '"} ;._ + rJ ,, ,_ z ?;- Y' '?' . ('=,.'} ? .._ .?? ?..1 0 RHESA J. POWERS, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF Plaintiff, : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA VS. : NO. 07-6035 JEFFERY M. POWERS, : CIVIL ACTION - LAW Defendant : IN DIVORCE AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT 1. A Complaint in Divorce under Section 3301 (c) of the Divorce Code was filed on October 12, 2007. 2. The marriage of Plaintiff and Defendant is irretrievably broken and ninety (90) days have elapsed from the date of filing and service of the Complaint. 3. I consent to the entry of a final decree of divorce after service of notice of intention to request entry of the decree. 4. I understand that I may lose rights concerning alimony, division of property, lawyer's fees and expenses if I 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. Section 4904, relating to unsworn falsification to authorities. Date: 20 -06 c JEF M. POWERS, Defendant In.. -n 3- -n Q RHESA J. POWERS, Plaintiff, VS. JEFFERY M. POWERS, Defendant : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA : NO. 07-6035 : CIVIL ACTION - LAW : IN DIVORCE WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REQUEST ENTRY OF A DIVORCE DECREE UNDER & 3301 (C) OF THE DIVORCE CODE I consent to the entry of a final decree of divorce without notice. 2. I understand that I may lose rights concerning alimony, division of property, lawyer's fees or expenses if I do not claim them before a divorce is granted. 3. I understand that I will not be divorced until a divorce decree is entered by the Court and that a copy of the decree will be sent to me immediately after it is filed with the Prothonotary. I verify that the statements made in this affidavit are true and correct. I understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. § 4904 relating to unworn falsification to authorities. Date: JEFF M. OWERS, Defendant C'3 t^-.7 ra . CID U RHESA J. POWERS, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF Plaintiff, : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA VS. : NO. 07-6035 JEFFERY M. POWERS, : CIVIL ACTION - LAW Defendant : IN DIVORCE AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT I. A Complaint in Divorce under Section 3301 (c) of the Divorce Code was filed October 12, 2007. 2. The marriage of Plaintiff and Defendant is irretrievably broken and ninety (90) days have elapsed from the date of filing and service of the Complaint. 3. I consent to the entry of a final decree of divorce after service of notice of intention to request entry of the decree. 4. I understand that I may lose rights concerning alimony, division of property, lawyer's fees and expenses if I 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. Section 4904, relating to unsworn falsification to authorities. Date: a?S -o 1 J. PO S, Plaintiff ..?.. ?? M h '? p q' 3 ?? i ? t t"47 r i ?' ?, ? 't? a. ?i. - £,,?, ,` -fi . _ r , ?• 't 7? .. , ... RHESA J. POWERS, Plaintiff, VS. JEFFERY M. POWERS, Defendant : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA : NO. 07-6035 : CIVIL ACTION - LAW : IN DIVORCE WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REQUEST ENTRY OF A DIVORCE DECREE UNDER & 3301(C) OF THE DIVORCE CODE 1. I consent to the entry of a final decree of divorce without notice. 2. I understand that I may lose rights concerning alimony, division of property, lawyer's fees or expenses if I do not claim them before a divorce is granted. 3. I understand that I will not be divorced until a divorce decree is entered by the Court and that a copy of the decree will be sent to me immediately after it is filed with the Prothonotary. I verify that the statements made in this affidavit are true and correct. I understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of IS Pa. C. S. § 4904 relating to unworn falsification to authorities. Dated <?Dr, A J. WERS, lainti i? S I Ct) Qj 0 RHESA J. POWERS, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF Plaintiff, : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA VS. : NO. 07-6035 JEFFERY M. POWERS, : CIVIL ACTION - LAW Defendant : IN DIVORCE PRAECIPE TO TRANSMIT RECORD TO THE PROTHONOTARY: Kindly transmit the record, together with the following information, to the Court for entry of a divorce decree: 1. The ground for divorce is irretrievable breakdown under Section 3301 (c) of the Divorce Code. 2. The Complaint was filed on October 12, 2007. 3. Date and manner of Service of the Complaint: October 27, 2007, by Certified Mail, Restricted Delivery, Return Receipt Requested as per the Affidavit of Service filed on November 2, 2007. 4. The Plaintiffs Affidavit of Consent was executed by the Plaintiff on February 25, 2008, and it was filed on February 28, 2008. The Defendant's Affidavit of Consent was executed on February 7, 2008, and it was filed on February 14, 2008. 5. Plaintiff executed a Waiver of Notice of Intention to Request Entry of a Divorce Decree under 3301 (c) of the Divorce Code on February 25, 2008, and said waiver was filed on February 28, 2008. Defendant executed a Waiver of Notice of Intention to Request Entry of a Divorce Decree under 3 (c) of the Divorce Code on February 7, 2008, and said waiver was filed on February 14, 2008. 6. There are no related claims pending. Respectfully submitted, FIRM OF LINDA A. CLOTFELTER C' .% _ Date: /L? D By: r02 da A. Clotfelter, Esquire orney I.D. No. 72963 1 East Trindle Road, Suite 1 Mechanicsburg, PA 17050 (717) 796-1930 telephone (717) 796-1933 facsimile ?-?, ?? ?::a _ .;, `'= :?? P ?'7 ?.< fi.... -r„ r yYti . r -.°? " a L ? .xy? ? IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY STATE OF PENNA. e RHESA J. POWERS Plaintiff VERSUS JEFFERY M. POWERS Defendant No. 07-6035 CIVIL DECREE IN DIVORCE t? LQ 2008 , IT IS ORDERED AND AND NOW, q/-? DECREED THAT AND RHESA J. POWERS JEFFERY M. POWERS ARE DIVORCED FROM THE BONDS OF MATRIMONY. PLAI NTI FF, DEFENDANT, 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 BYAHE COU ATTEST: J. PROTHONOTARY ,rk,o