HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-0405TONYA S. BILGER,
Plaintiff
THOMAS J. BILGER,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
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: 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 within twenty (20) days after this
Complaint and Notice are served, by entering a written appearance personally or by attorney
and filing in writing with the Court your defenses or objections to thc claims set forth against
you. You are warned that if you fail to do so, the case may proceed without you and a
judgment may be entered against you by the Court without further notice for any money
claimed in thc Complaint or for any other claim or relief requested by thc Plaintiff. You may
lose money or property or other rights important to you.
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
2 Liberty Avenue
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 249-3166
TONYA S. BILGER,
THOMAS J. BILGER,
Plaintiff
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
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: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
:NO. /-.//0 ,
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: IN DIVORCE
COMPLAINT
AND NOW, comes the above-named Plaintiff, TONYA S. BILGER, by and through
her attorney, CONSTANCE P. BRUNT, ESQUIRE, and seeks to obtain a Decree in Divorce
from the above-named Defendant, THOMAS J. BILGER, upon the grounds hereinafter set
1. Plaintiff is TONYA S. BILGER an adult individual, who currently resides at
237 East Main Street, Apt. 2, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055.
2. Defendant is THOMAS J. BILGER an adult individual, who currently resides at
102 West Keller Street, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055.
3. Plaintiff and Defendant have been bona fide residents in the Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania for at least six (6) months immediately previous to the filing of this Complaint.
4. The Plaintiff and Defendant were married on February 1, 1999, in Newport
News, Virginia.
parties.
There have been no prior actions of divorce or for annulment between the
6. The Plaintiff and Defendant are both citizens of the United States of America.
7. The Defendant is not a member of the Armed Services of the United States or
any of its allies.
8. The Plaintiffhas been advised of the availability of marriage counseling and
understands that she may request that the Court require the parties to participate in
counseling.
9. The Plaintiff avers that the grounds on which the action is based are that the
marriage is irretrievably broken.
10. Plaintiff requests the Court to enter a Decree in Divorce.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff prays that your Honorable Court enter a Decree in Divorce
dissolving the marriage between the parties.
Respectfully submitted,
CONSTANCE P. BRUNT, ESQUIRE
Supreme Court ID# 29933
Beaufort Professional Center
1820 Linglestown Road
Harrisburg, PA 17110-3339
(717) 232-7200
Attorney for Plaintiff
VERIFICATION
I verify that the statements made in the foregoing Complaint are true and correct. I
understand that false statements heroin are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. §4904,
relating to unswom falsification to authorities.
TONYA ~.~ILGER, Plaintiff~)
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TONYA S. BILGER,
Ve
THOMAS J. BILGER,
Plaintiff
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
:NO.
: IN DIVORCE
NOTICE TO THE DEFENDANT
If you wish to deny any of the statements set forth in this affidavit, you must file a
counteraffidavit within twenty 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 August 7, 2001 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,
lawyers' fees or expenses if I do not claim them before a divorce is granted.
I verify that the statements made in this affidavit are tree 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 .~L~-~ C~ / ~---J~'
TONYA ~. BILGER, Plaint~i~f
TONYA S. BILGER,
THOMAS J. BILGER,
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiff :
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: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
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: NO. 04-405 ~
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Defendant: IN DIVORCE
AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE
I, BarbaraBronitsky, do hereby certify that on_ ~.3~f ~j C)~_~ , I did serve on
Defendant, THOMAS J. BILGER, a certified copy of the Complaint In Divorce filed in the
above-captioned matter on January 30, 2004, and a certified copy of the Plaintiff's Affidavit
Under Section 3301(d) Of The Divorce Code filed in the above-captioned matter on January
30, 2004, by personally handing it to Defendant, THOMAS J. BILGER at _. ¢' ~'.~a.~
at 102 West Keller Street, Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, 17055.
Dated:
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BARBARA G. BRONITSKY ' '-~
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL DIVISION
TONYA S. BI£GER, :
Plaintiff
Vs.
No.
04- 405 CIVIL TERM
IN DIVORCE
THOMAS j. BILGER,
Defendant
_NOTICE TO RESUME PR/OR SURNAME
Notice is hereby given that theI~ Plaintiff [] Defendant in the above matter,
[Select one of thc following]
X~ prior to the entry ora Final Decree in Divorce,
or [] after the entry of a Final Decree in Divorce dated. ,
hereby elects to resume thc prior surname of TONYA S. DAUGHERTY, and gives this
written notice avowing her intention pursuant to the provisions of 54 P.S. § 704.
' -~ignat~'e of name bei~0g res~ed0
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA )
) SS.
COUNTY OF DAUPHIN )
On the ~ day of ~ ,2004, before me, the Prothonotary or a Notary Public,
personally appeared the above affiant known to me to be the person whose name is subscribed to the
within document and acknowledged that he/she executed the foregoing for the purpose therein contained.
In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and official seal.
~ Notarial Seal
~Constance R Brunt, Notary Public
.Susquehanna Twp, Dauphin Coun
~My C6mm ssion Expires Oct. 20, 20~5
Prothonotary or Notary Public
TONYA S. BILGER,
THOMAS J. BILGER,
Plaintiff
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 04 - 405 CIVIL TERM
IN DIVORCE
NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REOUEST ENTRY OF DIVORCE DECR ~;~,:
TO: Thomas $. Bilger, Defendant
You have been sued in an action for divorce. You have failed to answer to the
complaint or file a counter-affidavit to the §3301(d) affidavit.. Therefore, on or aRer March 24,
2004, the Plaintiff 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 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 Associ~ttion
2 Liberty Avenue
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 249-3166
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, CONSTANCE P. BRUNT, ESQUIRE, do hereby certify that on the 3~ day of March,
2004, I served a true and correct copy of the foregoing Notice Of Intention To Request Entry
Of Divorce Decree by depositing same in the United States Mail, first-class postage prepaid, at
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, addressed as follows:
Thomas J. Bilger
102 West Keller Street
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
CONSTANCE p. BRUNT, ESQUIRE
Supreme Court ID # 29933
Beaufort Professiom,1 Center
1820 Linglestown Road
Harrisburg, PA 17110-3339
(717) 232-7200
Attorney for Plaintiff
TONYA S. BILGER,
Ve
THOMAS J. BILGER,
Plaintiff
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
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: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
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: NO. 04 - 405 CIVIL TERM
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: IN DIVORCE
..COUNTER-AFFIDAViT UNDER SECTION
3301(d) OF THE DIVORCE CODE
[] (a)
[] (b)
[] (a)
Check either (a) or (b):
I do not oppose the entry ora divorce decree.
I oppose the entry ora 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.
Check either (a) or (b):
I do not wish to make any claims for economic relieE 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.
[] (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 ali of my economic
claims with the prothonotary in writing and serve them on the other party. IfI 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 statements made in this counter-affidavit are tree and correct. I understand that
false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of I ~
8 Pa.C.S. Section 4909 relating to
answom falsification to authorities.
DATE:
~OMAS J. BILGER, 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.
TONYA S. BILGER,
THOMAS J. BILGER,
Plaintiff
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
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: CIVIL ACTION .. LAW
: NO. 04 - 405 CIVIL TERM
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· IN DIVORCE
AFFIDAVIT OF NON-MILITARY SERVICE
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
COUNTY OF DAUPHIN
SS.
Plaintiff, TONYA S. BILGER, being duly sworn according to law, deposes and says that she is
the Plaintiff in the above matter; that she personally knows that the Defendant, THOMAS J. BILGER,
is over the age of 18 years; and that he resides at 102 West Keller Street, Mechanicsburg,
Pennsylvania. Plaintiff has no knowledge of whether Defendant is currently employed.
Plaintiff further avers that Defendant is not in the military or naval service of the United States
or its allies or otherwise within the provisions of the Soldiers' and Sailors' Civil Relief Act of 1940 and
its amendments.
SWORN TO AND SUBSCRIBED
before me. this q.Lf~k._ day
of Ak_- ,2004.
NOTARY PUBLIC
My commission expires:
TONYA S. IIII_,GER, Plaintiff
TONYA S. BILGER,
THOMAS J. BILGER,
Plaintiff
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
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: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
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: NO. 04 - 405 CIVIL TERM
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: 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(d)
of the Divorce Code.
2. Date and Manner of Service of the Complaint: By personal service
on February 8, 2004. See Affidavit of Service filed on February 18, 2004.
3. Complete either paragraph (a) or (b).
(a) Date of execution of the Affidavit of Consent required by
§3301(c) of the Divorce Code: by Plaintiff: N/A; By Defendant: N/A.
(b)(1) Date of execution of the Affidavit required by Section
3301(d) of the Divorce Code: January 29, 2004
(2) Date of filing and service of the Plaintiffs Affidavit upon the
Respondent: Filed January 30, 2004. Served on February 8, 2004. See Affidavit of
Service filed February 18, 2004.
4. Related Claims Pending: None.
5. (a) Date and manner of service of the Notice of Intention to File
Praecipe to Transmit Record, copy o£which is attached: March 3, 2004.
(b) Date Plaintiff's Waiver of Notice in §3301(c) Divorce was filed with
the prothonotary: N/A. Date Defendant's Waiver of Notice in §3301(c) Divorce was filed
with the prothonotary: N/A.
Respectfully submitted,
DATE:
CONSTANCE P. BRUNT, ESQUIRE
Supreme Court ID# 29933
Beaufort Professional Center
1820 Linglestown Road
Harrisburg, PA 17110-3339
(717) 232-7200
Attorney for Plaintiff
IN THE COURT Of COMMON
OFCUMBERLANDCOUNTY
STATE OF
TCNYA S. B~Tf~FR,
VERSUS
PENNA.
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PLEAS
DECREE IN
AND NOW,~ I
DECREED THAT II~A S. B2G~
DIVORCE
IS ORDERED AND
, PLAINTIFF,
AND 'I~ ,.T. B]].GER
,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;
BY The CO r :