HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-0459MICHAEL C. MESSMER,
Plaintiff
V.
OLIVE M. MESSMER,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. qcS ' CIVIL TERM
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 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 that the court require you and your spouse to attend marriage
counseling prior to a divorce decree being handed down by the court. A list of marriage
~i°oUUnsSee. le0,r~s.~:so~a~vailva~b, le in thy .Off~,~.e o~e ,P. rot. ho. notary at the Cumberland County Court
~, ,-.,~,,os,. ~ou are anvlsea tlmt this list is ~cept as a convenience to you and you are
not bound to choose a counselor from the list. All necessary arrangements and the cost of
counseling sessions are to be borne by you and your spouse.
IF YOU DO NOT FILE A CLAIM FOR ALIMONY, DIVISION OF
PROPERTY, LAWYER'S FEES OR 36
--E..P~i, S~ 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 WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL
HELP.
Cumberland County Bar Association
32 S. Bedford Street
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013-3302
(717)249-3166 M~. ~M/(e ~ismer
MICHAEL C. MESSMER,
Plaintiff
V.
OLIVE M. MESSMER,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: NO. O q- 5/ffq CIVIL TERM
:
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: IN DIVORCE
COMPLAINT
1. Plaintiff Michael C. Messmer is an adult individual residing at 746 Allenview
Drive, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
2. Defendant Olive M. Messmer is an adult individual residing at 905 Norwood
Street, Harrisburg, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania.
3. Both Plaintiff and Defendant have been bona fide residents of the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for at least (6) months immediately previous to the filing
of this Complaint.
4. The Plaintiffand Defendant were lawfully joined in marriage on October 10,
1981 in Bridgeville, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
5. There have been no prior actions of divorce or for annulment between the
parties hereto in this or any other jurisdiction since the date of the marriage averred in
Paragraph 4, above.
6. Neither party is a member of the armed forces of the United States of America.
7. The Plaintiffavers as the grounds upon which this action is based is that the
marriage between the parties hereto is irretrievably broken.
8. The Plaintiff has been advised that counseling is available and that Plaintiff
may have the fight to request that the Court require the parties to participate in
counseling.
9. The parties have resolved all economic issues of their mandage in the form of a
written property settlement agreement.
10. The Plaintiff requests this Court to enter a decree of divorce.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff Michael C. Messmer requests this Court to enter a
Decree of Divorce, divorcing the Plaintiff from the bonds of matrimony.
Michael C. Messmer
Date: February 4, 2004
VERIFICATION
I verify that the statements made in the foregoing Complaint are true and correct.
I understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of'lB Pa. C.S.
Section 4904 relating to unswom falsifications to authorities.
Michael C. Messmer
Date: February 4, 2004
MICHAEL C. MESSMER,
Plaimiff
OLIVE M. MESSMER,
Defendant
: 1N THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
:
: NO. o Y - 'r',5'~ CIVIL TERM
:
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: 1N DIVORCE
AFFIDAVIT
MICHAEL C. MESSMER being duly sworn according to law, deposes and says:
1. I have been advised of the availability of marriage counseling and understand
that I may request that the court require my spouse and I participate in counseling.
2. I understand that the court maintains a list of marriage counselors in the Office
of the Prothonotary, which list is available to me upon request.
3. Being so advised, I do NOT request that the court require my spouse and I
participate in counseling prior to a divorce decree begin handed down by the court.
I understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18
Pa. C.S. § 4904 relating to unswom falsification to authorities.
Michael C. Messmer, Plaintiff
Date: February 4, 2004
MICHAEL C. MESSMER,
Plaintiff
OLIVE M. MESSMER,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
:
: NO. 04-459 CIVIL TERM
:
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: IN DIVORCE
AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA )
: SS.
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND )
Michael C. Messmer, being duly sworn according to law deposes and says: that
he is the Plaintiff in the above-captioned action in divorce; that on February 18, 2004 he
did send to Defendant Olive M. Messmer by certified mail, remm receipt requested,
restricted delivery, a duly certified copy of the Complaint in Divorce which was filed in
the above captioned action as evidenced by the receipt for Certified Mail No. 7003 3110
0000 7776 5034; that the Complaint was duly received by the Defendant, as evidenced by
the remm receipt card for said certified mail on February 18, 2004; that the original
Receipt for Certified Mail and the Domestic Return Receipt are attached hereto and
incorporated by reference herein as "Exhibit A"; and that the foregoing facts are true and
correct to the best of his knowledge, information and behef. )/7/.ff~//~,.~ ~,.
MichaeIC. Me
Sworn to and subscribed before me
This ~ ~' day of/Da rc &_ ,2004
Notary Public
R. Madara, Notary ~ I
r~
EXHIBIT A
MICHAEL C. MESSMER,
Plaintiff
OLIVE M. MESSMER,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 04-.5~~ CIVIL TERM
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE
PLAINTIFF'S AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT
UNDER SECTION 3301 (c) OF THE DIVORCE CODE
1. A complaint in divorce under Section 3301(c) of the Divorce Code was filed
on February 4, 2004.
2. The marriage of the Plaintiffand the Defendant is irretrievably broken and
ninety (90) days have elapsed from the date of the 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
4. 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:/C/a ZoO 7
Sworn to and subscribed before me
This ~ day of ~, 2004
Michael C. Messmer, Plaintiff
(~OMMONWEALTEI OF PENNSYLVANIA
Notarial Seal
Jennifer N. Grove, Notary Public
Silver Spfi~gTwp. Cumberland Coanty
My Commission Expires Jan. 28, 2008
MICHAEL C. MESSMER,
Plaintiff
V.
OLIVE M. MESSMER,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT O17 COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
i NO. C VIL TEP
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: IN DIVORCE
PLAINTIFF'S 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 fights concerning alirnony, 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 diw3rce 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.
4. I verify that the statements made in this affidavit ~tre 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.
Sworn to and subscribed before me
This oTa~t day of D2a~ , 2004
Notary Public
~ '~q~, Cur~b~i,~ ~, /
Michael (2. Messmer, P)~intiff
MICHAEL C. MESSMER,
Plaintiff
OLIVE M. MESSMER,
Defendant
: 1N THE COURT O17 COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: qSV
: NO. 04449 CIVIL TERM
:
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: IN DIVORCE
DEFENDANT'S AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT
UNDER SECTION 3301 (c) OF THE DIVORCE CODE
1. A complaint in divorce under Section 3301(c) of the Divorce Code was filed
on February 4, 2004.
2. The marriage of the Plaintiff and the Defendant is irretrievably broken and
ninety (90) days have elapsed from the date of the filing and service of the Complaint.
3. I consent to the entry ora final decree of divoree after service of notice of
intention to request entry of the decree
4. 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 unswom falsification to authorities.
Sworn to and subscribed before me
This DC) day of b40-~ , 2004
'X~ Not,Public
Olive M. Messme(ff,, ~fendant
-COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANL~.
Notar al Seal
Jennifer N. Grove, Notary Public
Silver Spring Twp., Cumberland County
My Commission Expires Jau ?~: ~an~
MICHAEL C. MESSMER,
Plaintiff
V.
OLIVE M. MESSMER,
Defendant
: 1N THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
i NO. 04. civil
:
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: IN DIVORCE
DEFENDANT'S 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 enlxy ofa fmai 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.
4. 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 unswom falsification to authorities.
Date:. 3 ~t~/
Olive M. Messn~er, Defendant
Sworn to and subscribed before me
This C~ day of 0'~CLt4,2004
"~" - N~'y-Public
COMMONWEAi~rH OF PENNSYLVANIA
Notarial Seal
Jennifer N. Grove, Notary Public
Silver Spring Twp., Cum berland County
My Commission ~xpires Jan. 28, 2008
MICHAEL C. MESSMER,
Plaintiff
OLIVE M. MESSMER,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT O17 COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: NO. 04-~~' CIVIL TERM
:
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: IN DIVORCE
PRAECIPE TO TRANSMIT RECORD
TO: Prothonotary of Cumberland County:
Please 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 Complaint: by certified mail, restricted delivery
on Defendant on February 18, 2004. See Affidavit of Service filed March 8, 2004.
3. Date of Execution of the Affidavit of Consent required by Section 3301(c) of
the Divorce Code: by the Plantiff.' May 20, 2004; by the Defendant: May 20, 2004.
4. Date of execution of Waiver of Notice in Section 3301(c) Divorce: by the
Plaintiff.- May 20, 2004; by the Defendant: May 20, 2004.
5. Related pending Claims: None.
Michael C. Messmer, Plaintiff ~
IN THE COURT Of COMMON PLEAS
OFCUMBERLAND COUNTY
STATE OF ~~ PENNA.
MTC~T4A~T. ~_ N?~SSM]~I;,
PLAINTIFF
VERSUS
OLIVE M. MESSMER.
DEFENDANT
NO. 04-459
DECREE IN{
DIVORCE
DECREED THAT MICHAEL C. MESSMER
AND
OLIVE M. MESSMER
ARE DIVORCED FROM THE bONDS OF MATRIMONY.
, PLAINTIFF,
, DEFENDANT,
None.
ATTEST: 7~~rOt~ j.
DNOTARY
THE COURT RETAINS JURISDICTION OF THE FOI-LOWING CLAIMS WHICH HAVE
BEEN RAISED OF RECORD IN this ACTION FOR WHICH A FINAL ORDER haS NOT
YET BEEN ENTERED;