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Created: 6/1/06 8:50AM
Revised: 3/6/08 10:04AM
Jennifer L. Spears, Esquire
MARTSON DEARDORFF WILLIAMS OTTO GILROY & FALLER
MARTSON LAW OFFICES
I.D. 87445
10 East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-3341
Attorneys for Plaintiff
JENNIFER BIBLE, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. NO. 08- S CIVIL ACTION- LAW
TODD BIBLE,
Defendant : IN DIVORCE/CUSTODY
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 the divorce is indignities or irretrievable breakdown of the marriage,
you may request marriage counseling. Upon your request, the Court may require you and your
spouse to attend up to three sessions. A request for counseling must be made in writing and filed
with the Prothonotary within twenty (20) days of receipt of this Notice.
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.
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 ELIGIBLE PERSONS AT A REDUCED FEE OR NO FEE.
Cumberland County Bar Association
32 South Bedford Street
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
Telephone (717) 249-3166
Jennifer L. Spears, Esquire
MARTSON DEARDORFF WILLIAMS OTTO GILROY & FALLER
MARTSON LAW OFFICES
I.D. 87445
10 East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-3341
Attorneys for Plaintiff
JENNIFER BIBLE, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. NO. 08- CIVIL, ACTION - LAW
TODD BIBLE,
Defendant : IN DIVORCE
COMPLAINT IN DIVORCE AND CUSTODY
1. Plaintiff is Jennifer Bible, who currently resides at 201 High Street, Summerdale,
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
2. Defendant is Todd Bible, who is currently residing with his mother, whose address
is P.O. Box 158, Franklintown, PA 17323.
3. Plaintiff has been a bona fide resident of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for a
period of more than six (6) months immediately preceding the filing of this Complaint.
4. The parties were married on August 11, 1998, in Wichita Falls, Texas.
5. Neither Plaintiff nor Defendant is in the military or naval service of the United States
or its allies within the provisions of the Service Member's Civil Relief Act.
6. There has been no prior action for divorce or annulment instituted by either of the
parties in this or any other jurisdiction.
7. 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.
COUNTI
REQUEST FOR A DIVORCE UNDER SECTION 3301(C) OR (D)
OF THE DIVORCE CODE
8. The prior paragraphs of this Complaint are incorporated herein by reference thereto.
9. The marriage of the parties is irretrievably broken.
10. When at the appropriate time, Plaintiffwill file an affidavit stating that two years have
expired from the date of separation.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff respectfully requests the Court to enter a decree of divorce pursuant
to Section 3301 of the Divorce Code.
COUNT II
REQUEST FOR CONFIRMATION OF CUSTODY UNDER
11. The prior paragraphs of this Complaint are incorporated herein by reference thereto.
12. The parties are the parents of the following unemancipated children, Christopher Bible,
born September 15, 1996, and Ian Bible, born January 22, 2000.
13. During the past five years, the children have resided with the parties and at the addresses
herein indicated:
FROM TO
August 2006 Present
January 2006 August 2006
January 2002 December 2005
WITH WHOM ADDRESSES
Mother and maternal 201 High Street, Summerdale, PA
grandparents
Mother and Father Fairchild Air Force Base
Mother and Father Ramstein Air Base, Germany
14. Plaintiff has not participated in any other litigation concerning the children in this or
any other state.
15. There are no other proceedings pending involving custody of the children in this or any
other state.
16. Plaintiff knows of no person not a party to these proceedings who has physical custody
of the children or who claims to have custody, partial custody or visitation rights with respect to the
children.
17. The best interests of the children will be served if sole legal and primary physical
custody of them are confirmed in Plaintiff: Defendant last contacted his children via telephone in
August or September 2007, and his contact with the children prior to that was sporadic since separating
with Plaintiff on December 15, 2006. He contacted Plaintiff on March 5, 2008, to say he is now in
Pennsylvania.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff respectfully requests that the Court enter an Order confirming sole
legal and primary physical custody of the children in Plaintiff.
MARTSON LAW OFFICES
By
Jennifer I ears, Esquire
10 East i Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-3341
Attorneys for Plaintiff
Date: March , 2008
VERIFICATION
The foregoing Divorce Complaint is based upon information which has been gathered by my
counsel in the preparation of the lawsuit. The language of the document is that of counsel and not my
own. I have read the Divorce Complaint and to the extent that the document is based upon information
which I have given to my counsel, it is true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information and
belief. To the extent that the content of the document is that of counsel, I have relied upon counsel in
making this verification.
This statement and verification are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. Section 4904
relating to unsworn falsification to authorities, which provides that if I make knowingly false
averments, I may be subject to criminal penalties.
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Created: 6/1/06 8:50AM
Revised: 3/11/08 10:OOAM
Jennifer L. Spears, Esquire
MARTSON DEARDORFF WILLIAMS OTTO GILROY & FALLER
MARTSON LAW OFFICES
I.D. 87445
10 East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-3341
Attorneys for Plaintiff
JENNIFER BIBLE, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. NO. 08-1525 CIVIL ACTION - LAW
TODD BIBLE,
Defendant : IN DIVORCE/CUSTODY
AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE
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I hereby certify that a copy of the Complaint in Divorce and Custody was mailed to
Defendant Todd Bible at P.O. Box 158, Franklintown, PA 17323 on March 7, 2008, by certified
mail, restricted delivery, return receipt requested.
Attached is the Post Office return receipt signed "Todd Bible" and dated March 8, 2008.
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JENNIFER BIBLE IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
PLAINTIFF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V.
TODD BIBLE
DEFENDANT
2008-1525 CIVIL ACTION LAW
IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, Thursday, March 13, 2008 , upon consideration of the attached Complaint,
it is hereby directed that parties and their respective counsel appear before John J. Mangan, Jr., Esq. , the conciliator,
at_ 4th Floor, Cumberland County Courthouse, Carlisle on Monday, April 07, 2008 at 10:30 AM
for a Pre-Hearing Custody Conference. At such conference, an effort will be made to resolve the issues in dispute; or
if this cannot be accomplished, to define and narrow the issues to be heard by the court, and to enter into a temporary
order. Failure to appear at the conference may provide grounds for entry of a temporary or permanent order.
The court hereby directs the parties to furnish any and all existing Protection from Abuse orders,
Special Relief orders, and Custody orders to the conciliator 48 hours prior to scheduled hearing.
FOR THE COURT,
By: /s/ ohn . Mangan, r. Es q.
Custody Conciliator
The Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County is required by law to comply with the Americans
with Disabilites 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 hours prior to any hearing or business before the court. You must attend the scheduled
conference or hearing.
YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR ATTORNEY AT ONCE. IF YOU DO NOT
HAVE AN ATTORNEY 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 Street
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
Telephone (717) 249-3166
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JENNIFER BIBLE, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. No. 08-1525 CIVIL ACTION LAW
TODD BIBLE, IN CUSTODY
Defendant
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW this VA%ay of April 2008, upon consideration of the attached Custody
Conciliation Report, it is Ordered and Directed as follows:
Legal Custody: The Father, Todd Bible, and the Mother, Jennifer Bible, shall have shared legal
custody of Christopher Bible, born 9/15/1996 and Ian Bible, born 1/22/2000. The parties shall
have an equal right to make all major non-emergency decisions affecting the Children's general
well-being including, but not limited to, all decisions regarding their health, education and
religion. Pursuant to the terms of 23 Pa.C.S. §5309, each parent shall be entitled to all records
and information pertaining to the Children including, but not limited to, medical, dental,
religious or school records, the residence address of the Children. and of the other parent. To
the extent one parent has possession of any such records or information, that parent shall be
required to share the same, or copies thereof, with the other parent within such reasonable time
as to make the records and information of reasonable use to the other parent.
2. Physical Custody: The Mother shall have primary physical custody of the Children subject to
Father's partial physical custody as follows:
a. Father shall have physical custody/visitation of the Children every Wednesday
from 4:00 pm until 8:00 pm. Absent mutual agreement or further Order of
Court, Father shall enjoy this time at Mother's residence or with Mother being in
reasonable proximity of the Children.
b. Father shall have physical custody/visitation every other Sunday from 11:00 am
until 7:00 pm at an agreed upon location. Absent mutual agreement, Mother
shall provide the transportation to Father's residence or some other agreed upon
location and Mother shall pick the Children up.
C. Father shall have additional physical custody periods of the Children at such
other times or circumstances as the parties may mutually agree.
3. The non-custodial parent shall have liberal telephone contact with the Children on a reasonable
basis.
4. The custodial parent shall utilize appropriate Child restraints/seats when transporting the
Children.
5. Neither party may say or do anything nor permit a third party to do or say anything that may
estrange the Children from the other party, or injure the opinion of the Children as to the other
party, or may hamper the free and natural development of the Children's love or affection for
the other party. To the extent possible, both parties shall not allow third parties to disparage
the other parent in the presence of the Children.
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6. In the event of a medical emergency, the custodial parent shall notify the other parent as soon
as practicable after the emergency is handled.
7. During any periods of custody or visitation, the parties shall not possess or use non-prescribed
controlled substances or consume/be under the influence of alcoholic beverages to the point of
intoxication. The parties shall likewise assure, to the extent possible, that other household
members and/or house guests comply with this provision.
8. This Order is entered pursuant to a Custody Conciliation Conference. The parties may modify
the provisions of this Order by mutual consent. In the absence of mutual consent, the terms of
this Order shall control.
9. A status update conciliation conference is hereby scheduled for June 18, 2008 at 10:00 am at
the Cumberland County Court of Common Pleas, Carlisle, PA 17013.
By the Court,
Yistribution:
? JFnnifer Spears, Esquire
?Todd Bible, P.O. Box 158, Franklintown, PA 17323
V/John J. Mangan, Esquire
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JENNIFER BIBLE, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. No. 08-1525 CIVIL ACTION LAW
TODD BIBLE, : IN CUSTODY
Defendant
CUSTODY CONCILIATION SUMMARY REPORT
IN ACCORDANCE WITH CUMBERLAND COUNTY RULE OF CIVIL PROCEDURE
1915.3-8(b), the undersigned Custody Conciliator submits the following report:
The pertinent information pertaining to the Children who are the subject of this
litigation is as follows:
Name Date of Birth Currently in the Custody of
Christopher Bible 9/15/1996 primary Mother
Ian Bible 1/22/2000 primary Mother
2. A Conciliation Conference was held with regard to this matter on April 7, 2008 with the
following individuals in attendance:
The Mother, Jennifer Bible, with her counsel Jennifer Spears, Esq.
The Father, Todd Bible, pro se
3. The parties agreed to the entry of an Order in the form as attached.
Date Johr `J. angan, Esquire
Cu?to4 Conciliator ,
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JENNIFER BIBLE, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. No. 08-1525 CIVIL ACTION LAW
TODD BIBLE, IN CUSTODY
Defendant
Prior Judge: M.L. Ebert, Jr., J.
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW this IT j day of June 2008, upon consideration of the attached Custody
Conciliation Report, it is Ordered and Directed as follows:
1. The prior Order of Court dated April 14, 2008 is hereby VACATED.
2. Legal Custody: The Father, Todd Bible, and the Mother, Jennifer Bible, shall have shared legal
custody of Christopher Bible, born 9/15/1996 and Ian Bible, born 1/22/2000. The parties shall
have an equal right to make all major non-emergency decisions affecting the Children's general
well-being including, but not limited to, all decisions regarding their health, education and
religion. Pursuant to the terms of 23 Pa.C.S. §5309, each parent shall be entitled to all records
and information pertaining to the Children including, but not limited to, medical, dental,
religious or school records, the residence address of the Children and of the other parent. To
the extent one parent has possession of any such records or information, that parent shall be
required to share the same, or copies thereof, with the other parent within such reasonable time
as to make the records and information of reasonable use to the other parent.
3. Physical Custody: The Mother shall have primary physical custody of the Children subject to
Father's supervised partial physical custody as the parties may agree.
4. The non-custodial parent shall have liberal telephone contact with the Children on a reasonable
basis.
5. The custodial parent shall utilize appropriate Child restraints/seats when transporting the
Children.
6. Neither parry may say or do anything nor permit a third party to do or say anything that may
estrange the Children from the other party, or injure the opinion of the Children as to the other
party, or may hamper the free and natural development of the Children's love or affection for
the other party. To the extent possible, both parties shall not allow third parties to disparage
the other parent in the presence of the Children.
7. In the event of a medical emergency, the custodial parent shall notify the other parent as soon
as practicable after the emergency is handled.
8. During any periods of custody or visitation, the parties shall not possess or use non-prescribed
controlled substances or consume/be under the influence of alcoholic beverages to the point of
intoxication. The parties shall likewise assure, to the extent possible, that other household
members and/or house guests comply with this provision.
9. This Order is entered pursuant to a Custody Conciliation Conference. The parties may modify
the provisions of this Order by mutual consent. In the absence of mutual consent, the terms of
this Order shall control.
By the Court,
Distribution:
,-rennifer Spears, Esquire
add Bible, P.O. Box 158, Franklintown, PA 17323
,J'6hn J. Mangan, Esquire
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JENNIFER BIBLE,
Plaintiff
V.
TODD BIBLE,
Defendant
Prior Judge: M. L. Ebert, Jr., J.
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
No. 08-1525 CIVIL ACTION LAW
IN CUSTODY
CUSTODY CONCILIATION SUMMARY REPORT
IN ACCORDANCE WITH CUMBERLAND COUNTY RULE OF CIVIL PROCEDURE
1915.3-8(b), the undersigned Custody Conciliator submits the following report:
3. The pertinent information pertaining to the Children who are the subject of this litigation is
as follows:
Name Date of Birth Currently in the Custody of
Christopher Bible 9/15/1996 primary Mother
Ian Bible 1/22/2000 primary Mother
2. A Conciliation Conference was held with regard to this matter on April 7, 2008, and
Order of Court was issued April 14, 2008 and a status update conference was held on June 18, 2008
with the following individuals in attendance:
The Mother, Jennifer Bible, with her counsel Jennifer Spears, Esq.
The Father, Todd Bible, pro se, did not appear.
3. Since the last conciliation conference, Mother alleges that Father has not taken
advantage of the custodial periods as outlined in the order of Court dated 4/14/08. Father apparently
has seen the Children approximately three or four times for abbreviated periods. Mother alleges that
Father may have some untreated mental health issues and that Father is not employed as Father
indicated at the last conciliation conference. Also, Mother asserts that Father has moved at least once
since April 2008. At present time, Mother is unaware of Father's whereabouts and believes that Father
may have relocated back to the state of Washington.
4. The assigned Conciliator recommends the entry of an Order in the form as attached as
said recommended Order is in the Children's best interest.
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Jennifer L. Spears, Esquire
MARTSON DEARDORFF WILLIAMS OTTO GILROY & FALLER
MARTSON LAW OFFICES
I.D. 87445
10 East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-3341
Attorneys for Plaintiff
2010 MAR 19 PM 2: 13
JENNIFER BIBLE,
TODD BIBLE,
Plaintiff
V.
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: NO. 08-1525
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: IN DIVORCE
AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT
1. A Complaint in Divorce under § 3301(c) of the Divorce Code was filed on
March 6, 2008.
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 the decree.
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: _?
J ' er Bible, P ntiff
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JENNIFER BIBLE, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. NO. 08-1525 CIVIL ACTION - LAW
TODD BIBLE,
Defendant IN DIVORCE
WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REQUEST
ENTRY OF A DIVORCE DECREE UNDER
§3301(c) AND § 3301 (d) 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 waiver 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: 1;) A Q? kc)
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MARTSON DEARDORFF WILLIAMS OTTO GILROY & FALLER
MARTSON LAW OFFICES
I.D. 87445
10 East High Street0
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-3341
Attorneys for Plaintiff
JENNIFER BIBLE,
TODD BIBLE,
Plaintiff
V.
Defendant
2010 MAR 19 PM 2: 13
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 08-1525
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: 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 (20) days after this affidavit has been served on you or the statements will
be admitted.
PLAINTIFF'S AFFIDAVIT UNDER SECTION 3301(d)
OF THE DIVORCE CODE
1. The parties to this action separated on December 15, 2006, and have continued to live
separate and apart for a period of at least two years.
2. The marriage is irretrievably broken.
3. 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.
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.A. Section 4904 relating to unsworn
falsification to authorities.
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JENNIFER BIBLE, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. NO. 08-1525 CIVIL ACTION - LAW
TODD BIBLE,
Defendant IN DIVORCE
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Jennifer L. Spears, Esquire, attorney for Plaintiff, hereby certify that a copy of the attached
Notice of Intention to Request Entry of §3301 (d) Divorce Decree and Counter- Affidavit under
Section 3301(d) of the Divorce Code was mailed November 4, 2011, by depositing same in the Post
Office at Carlisle, PA, first class mail, postage prepaid, addressed as follows: Mr. Todd Bible, P.O.
Box 404, Franklintown, PA 17323.
MARTSON LAW OFFICES
Date: November 7, 2011
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By.
Jennife L. Spears, Esquire
10 East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-3341
Attorneys for Plaintiff
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MARTSON DEARDORFF WILLIAMS OTTO GILROY & FALLER
MARTSON LAW OFFICES
I.D. 87445
10 East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-3341
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JENNIFER BIBLE, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. NO. 08-1525 CIVIL ACTION - LAW
TODD BIBLE,
Defendant . IN DIVORCE
NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REQUEST ENTRY OF § 3301(d) DIVORCE DECREE
TO: Mr. Todd Bible
P.O. Box 404
Franklintown, PA 17323
DEFENDANT
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 24, 2011, 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, 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 ELIGIBLE PERSONS AT A REDUCED FEE OR NO FEE.
CUMBERLAND COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION
32 SOUTH BEDFORD STREET
CARLISLE, PENNSYLVANIA
717-249-3166
Date: November 4, 2011
Jen f r L. Spears, Esquire
MARTSON LAW OFFICES
I.D. 87445
10 East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-3341
Attorneys for Plaintiff
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Jennifer L. Spears, Esquire
MARTSON DEARDORFF WILLIAMS OTTO GILROY & FALLER
MARTSON LAW OFFICES
I.D. 87445
10 East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-3341
Attorneys for Plaintiff
JENNIFER BIBLE,
TODD BIBLE,
Plaintiff
V.
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: NO. 08-1525 CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: IN DIVORCE/CUSTODY
COUNTER-AFFIDAVIT UNDER SECTION 3301(d) OF THE DIVORCE CODE
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) 1 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 ofmy 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 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:
Todd Bible, Defendant
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
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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Jennifer L. Spears, Esquire
MARTSON LAW OFFICES
I.D. 87445
10 East High Street0
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-3341
Attorneys for Plaintiff
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PENNSYLVANIA,
JENNIFER BIBLE, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. NO. 08-1525 CIVIL ACTION - LAW
TODD BIBLE,
Defendant IN DIVORCE
PRAECIPE TO TRANSMIT RECORD (3301d)
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(d) of the Divorce
Code.
1 Date and manner of service of the complaint: Certified mail, restricted delivery, return
receipt, on March 8, 2008.
3. (1) Date of execution of the affidavit required by Section 3301(d) of the Divorce
Code: September 26, 2011.
(2) Date of filing and service of the plaintiff's affidavit upon the respondent: Filed
on September 28, 2011, and served on or about September 29, 2011.
4. Related claims pending: None.
5. Date and manner of service of the notice of intention to file praecipe, a copy of which
is attached hereto: November 4, 2011, by first class mail.
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10 East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-3341
November 28, 2011 Attorneys for Plaintiff
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JENNIFER BIBLE, ----------------------------------------------------------
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF ---
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. NO. 08-1525 CIVIL ACTION - LAW
TODD BIBLE,
Defendant . IN DIVORCE
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NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REQUEST ENTRY OF 6 3301(d) DIVORCE DECREE
TO: Mr. Todd Bible
P.O. Box 404
Franklintown, PA 17323
DEFENDANT
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 24, 2011, 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, 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 ELIGIBLE PERSONS AT A REDUCED FEE OR NO FEE.
CUMBERLAND COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION
32 SOUTH BEDFORD STREET
CARLISLE, PENNSYLVANIA
717-249-3166
Date: November 4, 2011
Jenr& r L. Spears, Esquire
MARTSON LAW OFFICES
I.D. 87445
10 East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-3341
Attorneys for Plaintiff
- ,
V.
Defendant
: NO. 08-1525 CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: IN DIVORCE/CUSTODY
COUNTER-AFFIDAVIT UNDER SECTION 3301(d) OF 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 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.
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Jennifer L. Spears, Esquire
MARTSON DEARDORFF WILLIAMS OTTO GILROY & FALLER
MARTSON LAW OFFICES
I.D. 87445
10 East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-3341
Attorneys for Plaintiff
JENNIFER BIBLE,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
TODD BIBLE,
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 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 unworn
falsification to authorities.
Date:
Todd Bible, Defendant
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.