HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-0338PAMELA J. BOYD,
Plaintiff
VS.
CHRISTOPHER T. BOYD,
Defendant
: 1N THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: CIVIL ACTION
: NO. 0q-35
: IN DIVORCE
NOTICE TO DEFEND
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 fights 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 at the Cumberland County Courthouse, 1 Courthouse Square, Carlisle, PA 17013-
3387.
IF YOU DO NOT FILE A CLAIM FOR ALIMONY, DIVISION OF MARITAL 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. 1~ 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.
Court Administrator
Cumberland County Courthouse
1 Courthouse Square, 4th Floor
Carlisle, PA 17013-3387
(717) 240-6200
NOTICIA
Le han demandado a usted en la corte. Si usted quiere defenderse de estats demandas
expuestas en las paginas siquientes, usted tiene, veinte (20) dias de plazo al partir de lag fecha de las
demanda y la notificacion. Usted debe presentar mm apariencia escrita o en persona o
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por abogado y archival en la cone en forma escrita sus defensas o sus objecciones a las demandas en
contra de su persona. Sea avisado que si usted no se defiende, la cone tomar~
medidas y puede entrar una 6rden contra usted sin previo aviso o notificacion y pot cualquier queja
o alivio que es pedido en la peticion de demanda, usted puede perder dinem o sus propiedades o
otros derechos importantes para usted.
LLEVE ESTA DEMANDA A UN ABODAGO 1NMEDIATAMENTE. SI NO TIENE
ABOGADO O SI NO TIENE EL DINERO SUFICIENTE DE PAGAR TAL SERVICIO, VAYA EN
PERSONA O LLAME POR TELEFONO A LA OFICINA CUYA D1RECCION SE ENCUENTRA
ESCRITA ABA JO PARA AVERIGUAR DONDE SE PUEDE CONSEGUIR ASISTENCIA
LEGAL.
Court Administrator
Cumberland County Courthouse
1 Courthouse Square, 4th Floor
Carlisle, PA 17013-3387
(717) 240-6200
~c~ael"IS. R~hler, l~squire
Attorney for Plaintiff
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PAMELA J. BOYD,
Plaintiff
VS.
CHRISTOPHER T. BOYD,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: CIVIL ACTION
: NO.
: IN DIVORCE
NOTICE OF RIGHT TO COUNSELING
You are one of the parties in the above-captioned action in divome. By virtue of Section 202
of the Pennsylvania Divome Code, it is a duty of the Court to advise both patties of the availability
of counseling and upon request of either provide both parties a list of qualified professionals who
provide such services.
Accordingly, if you desire counseling, please advise in writing promptly by replying to:
Office of the Prothonotary, Cumberland County Courthouse, 1 Courthouse Square, Carlisle, PA
17013-3387.
Prothonotary
PAMELA J. BOYD,
Plaimiff
VS.
CHRISTOPHER T. BOYD,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: CIVIL ACTION
:NO.
: 1N DIVORCE
COMPLAINT IN DIVORCE
1. Plaintiff is PAMELA J. BOYD, an adult individual who currently resides at 629
Canvasback Drive, Etters, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
2. Defendant is CHRISTOPHER T. BOYD, an adult individual who currently resides at
4104 Crestview Road, Harrisburg, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania.
3. Plaintiff and Defendant are sui juris and both have been bonafide residents of the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for at least six months immediately preceding the filing of this
Complaint.
4. The parties are husband and wife and were lawfully married on August 16, 1997 in
Dauphin County, Pennsylvania.
5. The marriage is irretrievably broken.
6. Neither Plaintiffnor Defendant is in the military or naval service of the United States or
its allies within the provisions of the Soldiers' & Sailors' Civil Relief Act of the Congress of 1940
and its amendments.
7. There has been no prior action for divorce or annulment instituted by either of the patties
in this or any other jurisdiction.
8. The Plaintiff has been advised of the availability of counseling and of the right to request
that the Court require the parties to participate in counseling.
COUNT I
Request for Divoree Due to Irretrievable Breakdown
Under 3301(c) of the Divorce Code
9, The prior paragraphs of this Complaint are incorporated herein by reference thereto.
10. The marriage of the parties is irretrievably broken.
11. After ninety (90) days have elapsed from the date of the filing of this Complaint,
Plaintiffintends to file an affidavit consenting to a divorce. Plaintiff believes that Defendant may
also file such an affidavit.
12. Plaintiff has been advised of the availability of counseling and that Plaintiff and
Defendant have the right to request the Court to require the parties to participate in such counseling.
WHEREFORE, if both parties file affidavits to a divorce after ninety (90) days have elapsed
from the filing of this Complaint, Plaintiff respectfully requests the Court to enter a Decree of
Divorce, pursuant to 3301 (c) of the Divorce Code.
COUNT ll
Request for Divorce Due to Irretrievable Breakdown
Under 3301(d) of the Divorce Code
13. The prior paragraphs of this Complaint are incorporate herein by reference thereto.
14. The marriage of the parties is irretrievably broken.
15. When two (2) years have elapsed from the date of final separation of May 30, 2003,
Plaintiffwill file her affidavit of having lived separate and apart, provided a divorce decree has not
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already been granted pursuant to Section 3301C of the Divorce Code. The parties have been
separated since May 30, 2003, which is their date of final separation.
16. Plaintiff has been advised of the availability of counseling and that Plaintiff and
Defendant have the right to request the Court to require the parties to participate m such counseling.
WHEREFORE, it is respectfully requested that this Court enter a Decree in Divorce,
pursuant to Section 3301 (d) of the Divorce Code.
Respectfully submitted,
LAW OFFICE OF MICHAEL D. RENTSCHLER, P.C.
Michael D. Rentschler, Esquire
Attorney for Plaintiff
Supreme Court I.D.//45836
1300 Market Street, Suite 200
Lemoyne, PA 17043
(717) 975-9129
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VERIFICATION
I, PAMELA J. BOYD, verify that the statements made in the Complaint are true and correct.
I understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. § 4904
relating to unswom falsification to authorities.
Plaintiff
PROOF OF SERVICE OF COMPLAINT
(return receipt dated February 2, 2004))
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PAMELA J. BOYD,
Plaintiff
VS.
CHRISTOPHER T. BOYD,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION
NO. 04-338 CIVIL TERM
1N DIVORCE
AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT
1. A complaint in divorce under § 3301(c) of the Divorce Code was filed on January 27,
2004 and was served upon the Defendant on February 2, 2004 by certified mail, restricted
delivery, return receipt requested.
2. The marriage of Plaintiffand Defendant is irretrievably broken and ninety (90) days
have elapsed from the date of filing the complaint and the date of service of the complaint on the
Defendant.
3. I consent to the entry of a final decree of divorce after service of a Notice of Intention
to Request Entry of the Decree.
4. I have been advised of the availability of marriage counseling and understand that the
Court maintains a list of marriage counselors and that I may request the Court to require my
spouse and I to participate in counseling and, being so advised, do not request that the Court
require that my spouse and I participate in counseling prior to the divome becoming final.
I verify that the statements made in this Affidavit are tree and correct and I understand
that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. § 4904 relating to
unswom falsification to authorities.
Dated:
m[~iLf~ ~ BOYD, ~
PAMELA J. BOYD,
Plaintiff
VS.
CHRISTOPHER T. BOYD,
Defendant
1N THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION
NO. 04-338 CIVIL TERM
IN DIVORCE
WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REQUEST
ENTRY OF A DIVORCE DECREE UNDER SECTION
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 ifI do not claim them before a divorce is grmated.
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 trae and correct. I understand that
false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S.A. § 4904 relating to
unswom falsification to authorities.
Date:
PAMELA J/BOYD,
Plaintiff
PAMELA J. BOYD,
Plaintiff
VS.
CHRISTOPHER T. BOYD,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: CIVIL ACTION
:
: NO. 04-338 CI?glL TERM
:
: IN DIVORCE
AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT
1. A complaint in divorce under § 3301(c) of the Divorce Code was filed on January 27,
2004 and was served upon the Defendant on February 2, 2004 by certified mail, restricted
delivery, return receipt requested.
2. The marriage of Plaintiffand Defendant is irretrievably broken and ninety (90) days
have elapsed from the date of filing the complaint and the date of service of the complaint on the
Defendant.
3. I consent to the entry of a final decree of divorce after service of a Notice of Intention
to Request Entry of the Decree.
4. I have been advised of the availability of marriage counseling and understand that the
Court maintains a list of marriage counselors and that I may request the Court to require my
spouse and I to participate in counseling and, being so advised, ,do not request that the Court
require that my spouse and I participate in counseling prior to tl~te divorce becoming final.
I verify that the statements made in this Affidavit are true and correct and I understand
that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. § 4904 relating to
unswom falsification to authorities.
Dated:
CHRIST0~'HER T. B~)~,
Defendant
PAMELA J. BOYD,
Plaintiff
VS.
CHRISTOPHER T. BOYD,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION
NO. 04-338 CIVIL TERM
1N DIVORCE
WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REQUEST
ENTRY OF A DIVORCE DECREE UNDER SECTION
3301(e) OE 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 ifI 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 m;e and correct. I understand that
false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S.A. § 4904 relating to
unswom falsification to authorities.
Date:
Defendant
PAMELA J. BOYD,
Plaintiff
VS.
CHRISTOPHER T. BOYD,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
:
: CIVIL ACTION
:
: NO. 04-338
:
: IN DIVORCE
TO: the Prothonotary
PRAECIPE TO TRANSMIT RECORD
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 3301C of the Divorce Code.
2. Date and manner of service of the complaint: February 2, 2004, by Certified mail, restricted
delivery, return receipt requested.
3. Date ofexecution ofthe affidavit of consent required by Section 3301C ofthe Divome Code:
by plaintiffon May 10, 2004; by defendant on May 10, 2004.
4. Related claims pending: None
5. Date plaintiff's Waiver of Notice was filed with Prothonotary: May 20, 2004.
6. Date defendant's Waiver of Notice was filed with Proth~onotary: May 20, 2004.
Respectfully submitted,
Michael D. Remschler, Esquire
Attorney for Plaintiff
Supreme Court I.D. ~45836
28 N. 32nd Street
Camp Hill, PA 17011
(717) 975-9129
IN THE COURT Of COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY
STATE OF PENNA.
PAMELA J. BOYD
N O. 04-338
VERSUS
CHRISTOPHER T. BOYD
DECREE iN
DIVORCE
AND NOW,~ ~' 2004
DECREED THAT PAMEL;~ J BOYD
, IT IS ORDEREd AND
, PLAiNTIFf,
AND CHRISTOPHER T. BOYD
,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 W}-[ICH A FINAL ORDER HAS NOT
YET BEEN ENTERED;