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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-6839Kristin R. Reinhold, Esquire 5922 Linglestown Road Harrisburg, PA 17112 (717) 671-1500 I.D. No. 57911 Attorney for Vicky L. Dodson VICKY L. DODSON, Plaintiff IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA V. DANIEL S. DODSON, Defendant NO. 0j- !0839 Civil rM_ 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 prompt action. You are warned that if you fail to do so, the case may proceed without you and a Decree in Divorce or annulment may be entered against you by the Court. A judgment may also be entered against you for any other claim or relief requested in these papers by the Plaintiff. You may lose money or property or other rights important to you, including custody or visitation of your children. When the ground for divorce is indignities or irretrievable breakdown of 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 ANY OF THEM. YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A LAWYER, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW. THIS OFFICE CAN PROVIDE YOU WITH INFORMATION ABOUT HIRING A LAWYER. IF YOU CANNOT AFFORD TO HIRE A LAWYER, THIS OFFICE MAY BE ABLE TO PROVIDE YOU WITH INFORMATION ABOUT AGENCIES THAT MAY OFFER LEGAL SERVICES TO ELEGIBLE PERSONS AT A REDUCED FEE OR NO FEE. CUMBERLAND COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION 2 Liberty Avenue Carlisle, PA 17013 Telephone: (717) 249-3166 AVISO USTED HA SIDO DEMANDADO/A EN CORTE. Si usted desea defenderse de las demandas que se presentan mfis adelante en las siguientes paginas, debe tomar acci6n dentro de los pr6ximos veinte (20) dias despues de la notificacibn de esta Demanda y Aviso radicando personalmente o por medio de un abogado una comparecencia escrita y radicando en la Corte por escrito sus defensas de, y objeccionnes a, las demandas presentadas aqui en contra suya. Se le advierte de que si usted falla de tomar acci6n como de describe anteriormente, el caso puede proceder sin usted y un fallo por cualquier suma de dinero reclamada en la demanda o cualquier otra reclamaci6n o remedio solicitado por el demandante puede ser dictado en contra suya por la Corte sin mas aviso adicional. Usted puede perder dinero o propiedad u otros derechos importantes para usted. USTED DEBE LLEVAR ESTE DOCUMENTO A SU ABOGADO INMEDIATAMENTE. SI USTED NO TIENE UN ABOGADO, LLAME O VAYA A LA SIGUIENTE OFICINA. ESTA OFICINA PUEDE PROVEERLE INFORMACION A CERCA DE COMO CONSEGUIER UN ABOGADO. SI USTED NO PUEDE PAGAR POR LOS SERVICIOS DE UN ABOGADO, ES POSIBLE QUE ESTA OFICINA LE PUEDA PROVEER INFORMACION SOBRE AGENCIAS QUE OFREZCAN SERVICIOS LEGALES SIN CARGO O BAJO COSTO A PERSONAS QUE CUALIFICAN. CUMBERLAND COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION 2 Liberty Avenue Carlisle, PA 17013 Telephone: (717) 249-3166 VICKY L. DODSON, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA lec, 6, e; V. NO. 0 7- X939 DANIEL S. DODSON, CIVIL ACTION -LAW Defendant : IN DIVORCE COMPLAINT IN DIVORCE 1. The Plaintiff is Vicky L. Dodson, an adult individual currently residing at 5C Richland Lane, Apt. 109, Camp Hill, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. 17011. 2. The Defendant is Daniel S. Dodson, an adult individual currently residing at 435 South Third Street, Apt. C. Lemoyne, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. 17043. 3. Plaintiff and Defendant have been bona fide residents in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, for a period in excess of six (6) months immediately previous to the filing of this Complaint. 4. Plaintiff and Defendant were married on April 5, 1991, in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. 5. There have been no prior actions of divorce or annulment between the parties in this or any other jurisdiction. 6. This action is not collusive. 7. Plaintiff and Defendant separated on or about April 13, 2007. 8. The causes of action and sections of the Divorce Code under which Plaintiff is proceeding are: A. Section 3301(c) - The marriage of the parties is irretrievably broken. B. Section 3301(d) - The marriage of the parties is irretrievably broken. The parties separated on or about April 13, 2007. C. Section 3301(a)(6) - The Defendant has offered such indignities to the Plaintiff, the innocent and injured spouse, as to render her condition intolerable and her life burdensome. 9. Plaintiff has been advised of the availability of marriage counseling and understands that she may request that her spouse and she participate in counseling. 10. Plaintiff does not request that the Court require that her spouse and she participate in counseling prior to a divorce decree being handed down by this Court. WHEREFORE, Plaintiff respectfully requests this Honorable Court enter a final decree in divorce. COUNTI EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTION 11. Paragraphs one through ten are incorporated herein by reference. 12. During their marriage, Plaintiff and Defendant have acquired various items of marital property, both real and personal, which are subject to equitable distribution under Sections 3501 et.seg. of the Divorce Code of 1980. WHEREFORE, Plaintiff respectfully requests this Honorable Court equitably distribute all marital property, both real and personal, owned by the parties. COUNT II ALIMONY 13. Paragraphs one through twelve are incorporated herein by reference. 14. Plaintiff lacks sufficient property to provide for her reasonable needs. 15. Plaintiff is unable to sufficiently support herself through appropriate employment. 16. Defendant has sufficient income and assets to provide continuing and indefinite support for the Plaintiff. WHEREFORE, Plaintiff requests this Honorable Court compel the Defendant to pay alimony to the Plaintiff. COUNT III ALIMONY PENDENTE LITE, COUNSEL FEES, COSTS AND EXPENSES 17. Paragraphs one through sixteen are incorporated herein by reference. 18. By reason of the institution of the action to the above term and number, Plaintiff will be and has been put to considerable expense in the preparation of her case, in the employment of counsel, and the payment of costs. 19. Plaintiff is without sufficient funds to support herself and to meet the costs and expenses of this litigation and is unable to appropriately maintain herself during the pendency of this action. 20. The Plaintiff's income is not sufficient to provide for her reasonable needs and pay her attorney's fees and the costs of this litigation. 21. The Defendant has adequate earnings to provide support for the Plaintiff and to pay her counsel fees, costs and expenses. WHEREFORE, Plaintiff respectfully requests this Honorable Court compel the Defendant to pay alimony pendente lite as well as pay the Plaintiff's counsel fees, costs and expenses. Date: $? a Respectfully submitted, THE LAW OFFICE OF SILLIKER & REIOLI ristin R. emhol , F-sc 5922 Li lestown Road Harrisburg, PA 17112 (717) 671-1500 I.D. No. 57911 Attorney for Vicky L. Dodson AFFIDAVIT I, vim, hereby certify that the aforegoing is true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information and belief. I understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C. S. 4909 relating to unworn falsifications to authorities.. Dated: 7107 b -? p a v W m? C xs VICKY L. DODSON, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA V. NO. 07-6839 CIVIL TERM DANIEL S. DODSON, CIVIL ACTION -LAW Defendant : IN DIVORCE CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE The undersigned, Renee Dreisbach, hereby certifies that a copy of a Complaint in Divorce was served upon Daniel S. Dodson, on November 30, 2007, by Certified Mail, return receipt requested, addressed as follows: Daniel S. Dodson 435 South Third Street, Apt. C Lemoyne, PA 17043 I hereby certify that the aforegoing is true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information and belief. 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: lall) -7 epee Dreis ach ¦ 00WJ % Dins 1, 2, and 3. Also complete A. Iterrl 4 If Restricted Delivery is desired. 0 Agent X ¦ Print your name and address on the reverse ddraasee so OW we can return the card to you. S. Received by (Prfnted Name) C. 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