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Christina M. Gatling IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY PENNSYLVANIA
V. NO. 07- -7/,34y CIVIL TERM
Rodney A. Gatling
Defendant 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
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 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, 1 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.
Cumberland County Bar Association
32 S. Bedford Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 249-3166
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Christina M. Gatling
Plaintiff
V.
Rodney A. Gatling
Defendant
1. Plaintiff is
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 07- 713 "f CIVIL TERM
IN DIVORCE
COMPLAINT UnNDERi §3301(c) or (d) OF THE DIVORCE CODE
who currently resides at
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. 2. Defendant is &A1 ,who currently resides at
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3. Plaintiff has been a bona fide resident of the Commonwealth of for at
least the six months prior to the filing of this Complaint.
4. Plaintiff and Defendant were married on
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5. The marriage is irretrievably broken, and the parties separated on
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6. There have been no prior actions of divorce or annulment between the parties.
7. Plaintiff, to the best of h4 /her knowledge and belief, avers that defendant is not in the
military service of the United States of America, but is in fact living at the address
given in Paragraph 2 above.
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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.
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DatPlaintiff, Pro Se
I, ?` h?ii nG '"l `l erify that the statements made in this Complaint
are true and correct to the best of my knowle ge, 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.
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Date:
Plaintiff, Pro Se 0
Assisted by:
Barbara Sumple-Sullivan, Esq.
Law Firm of Barbara Sumple-Sullivan
549 Bridge Street
New Cumberland, PA 17070
(717) 774-1445
Christina M. Gatling IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY PENNSYLVANIA
V. NO. 07- CIVIL TERM
Rodney A. Gatling
Defendant IN DIVORCE
NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY OF COUNSELING
You have been named as the Defendant in a Complaint in a divorce proceeding filed in
the Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County. This notice is to advise you that in
accordance with Section 3302(d) of the Divorce Code, you may request that the Court require
you and your spouse to attend marriage counseling prior to a divorce being handed down by the
Court. A list of professional marriage counselors is available at the Domestic Relations Office,
13 North Hanover Street, Carlisle, Pennsylvania. You are advised that this list is kept as a
convenience to you and you are not bound to choose a counselor from this list. All necessary
arrangements and the cost of counseling sessions are to be borne by you and your spouse.
If you desire to pursue counseling, you must make your request for counseling within
twenty (20) days of the date on which you receive this notice. Failure to do so will constitute a
waiver of your right to request counseling.
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Christina M. Gatling
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY PENNSYLVANIA
V. NO. 07- 7/ 3 cY CIVIL TERM
Rodney A. Gatling
Defendant IN DIVORCE
PRAECIPE TO PROCEED IN FORMA PAUPERIS
To the Prothonotary:
Kindly allow, Christina M. Gatling= Plaintiff, to proceed in forma ap uperis.
I, Barbara Sumple-Sullivan, attorney for the party proceeding in forma ap uperis, certify
that I believe the party is unable to pay the costs and that I am providing free legal services to the
party.
Barbara Sumple-Sullivan, s-ggffire
Attorney for Plaintiff
Law Firm of Barbara Sumple-Sullivan
549 Bridge Street
New Cumberland, PA 17070
(717) 774-1445
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Christina M. Gatling
Plaintiff
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Rodney A. Gatling
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY PENNSYLVANIA
NO.07- 7/31/ CIVIL TERM
IN DIVORCE
NOTICE TO DEFENDANT
If you wish to deny any of the statements set forth in this affidavit, you must file a
counter affidavit within twenty days after this affidavit has been served on you or the statements
will be admitted.
PLAINTIFF'S AFFIDAVIT UNDER
§3301 (d) OF THE DIVORCE CODE
1. The parties to this action separated on Prt 2do and continued to
live separate and apart for a period of two years.
2. The marriage is irretrievably broken.
3. I understand that I may lose rights concerning alimony, division of marital property,
lawyer's fees, or expenses if I do not claim them before a Divorce is granted.
I, C ri 0 verify that the statements made in this Affidavit are
true and correct to the best of m nowledge, information, and belief. I understand that false
statements made herein are subject to the penalties for unsworn falsification to authorities as
provided in 18 P.S. Section 4904.
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Christina A Gatling IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY PENNSYLVANIA
V. No. 07- CIVIL. TERM
Rodney A. Gatling
Defendant IN DIVORCE
COUNTER-AFFIDAVIT UNDER SECTION 3301(d)
OF THE DIVORCE CODE
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 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 if I 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. If I 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 delay.
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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:
Rodney A. Gatling
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.
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Christina M. Gatling IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. NO. 07 - 7134 CIVIL TERM
Rodney A. Gatling
Defendant IN DIVORCE
ACCEPTANCE OF SERVICE
I, Rodney A. Gatling (Defendant), accepted service of a true and correct copy of the Complaint
in Divorce under sections 3301(c) and 3301(d) of the Divorce Code and a copy of Plaintiff's filed
Affidavit Under §3301(d) of the Divorce Code on the date written below. I understand that false
statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. §4904, relating to unworn
falsification to authorities.
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Christina M. Gatling IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY PENNSYLVANIA
V. NO. 07- 7134 CIVIL TERM
Rodney A. Gatling :
Defendant IN DIVORCE
AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT
1. A complaint in divorce under §3301(c) of the Divorce Code was filed on
November 29. 2007
2. The marriage of plaintiff and defendant is irretrievably broken, and ninety days have
elapsed from the date of filing and service of the Complaint.
I consent to the entry of a final decree of divorce after service of notice of
intention to request entry of divorce.
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: 'J ?()io? Signature:
Christina M. Gatling, Plai tiff
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Christina M. Gatling IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY PENNSYLVANIA
V. NO. 07- 7134 CIVIL TERM
Rodney A. Gatling
Defendant 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 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:36l a<6 Signature: ? I , b 1&? 6) 1 1
Christina M. Gatling, Plai tiff V
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Christina M. Gatling IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY PENNSYLVANIA
V. NO. 07- 7134 CIVIL TERM
Rodney A. Gatling
Defendant IN DIVORCE
AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT
1. A complaint in divorce under §3301(c) of the Divorce Code was filed on
November 29. 2007
2. The marriage of plaintiff and defendant is irretrievably broken, and ninety 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 divorce.
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 authoritios----) /
Date: ? 1--'qv6s Signature:
Rodney A. Gat ling, efendant
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Christina M. Gatling
Plaintiff
V.
Rodney A. Gatling
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 07- 7134 CIVIL TERM
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 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: 3 / Zak Signature:
Rodney A. G in ,Defendant
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Christina M. Gatling
Plaintiff
V.
Rodney A. Gatling
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 07- 7134 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. Ground for divorce: Irretrievable breakdown under Section 3301(c) of the
Divorce Code.
2. Date and Manner of service of the Complaint: Defendant signed Acceptance
and Acknowledgment of Service form on December 4, 2007
3. Date of execution of the Affidavit of Consent required by Section 3301(c) of
the Divorce Code: by Plaintiff, March 20, 2008 ; by Defendant, March 12, 2008
4. Related claims pending: There are no outstanding claims.
5. Date Plaintiff's Waiver of Notice in Section 3301(c) Divorce was filed with
march
24 ? 2008
the Prothonotary:
(c) Date Defendant's Waiver of Notice in Section 3301(c) Divorce was filed
with the Prothonotary: March 24 , 2008 .
Dated: March 20, 2008
for Christina M. Gatling
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY
STATE OF PENNA.
CHRISTINA M. GATLING, '
VERSUS
RODNEY A. GATLING,
Plaintiff
No.
07 - 7134
Defendant
AND NOW,
DECREE IN
DIVORCE
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IT IS ORDERED AND
Christina M. Gatling
DECREED THAT PLAINTIFF,
Rodney A. Gatling
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
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