HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-4730JENNIFER L. FORD, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. CIVIL ACTION -LAW
MICHAEL E. FORD, : NO. 08- 47W CIVIL TERM
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
will proceed without you and a decree of divorce or annulment may be entered against you for
any 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. A list of marriage counselors is available in the Office of
the Prothonotary at Cumberland County Courthouse, Carlisle, Cumberland County,
Pennsylvania, 17013.
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 17013
Phone: (717) 249-3166 or (800) 990-9108
JENNIFER L. FORD,
Plaintiff
V.
MICHAEL E. FORD,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. c? i- y'7 40 CIVIL TERM
IN DIVORCE
COMPLAINT IN DIVORCE
NO FAULT
1. Plaintiff is Jennifer L. Ford, an adult individual currently residing at 165 Valley
Drive, Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
2. Defendant is Michael E. Ford, an adult individual currently residing at 165 Valley
Drive, Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
3. Plaintiff is a bonafide resident of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and has been so
for at least six months immediately previous to the filing of this Complaint.
4. Plaintiff and Defendant were married on April 9, 1994, in Cumberland County,
Pennsylvania.
5. There have been no other prior actions for divorce or annulment between the parties.
6. Neither the Plaintiff nor the Defendant are members of the United States Armed
Forces or its Allies.
7. Plaintiff has been advised of the availability of counseling and the right to request that
the Court require the parties to participate in counseling. Knowing this, Plaintiff does
not desire that the Court require the parties to participate in counseling.
8. Plaintiff and Defendant are citizens of the United States of America.
9. The parties' marriage is irretrievably broken.
10. Plaintiff desires a divorce based upon the belief that the Defendant will, ninety (90)
days from the date of service of this Complaint, consent to this divorce.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff requests your Honorable Court to enter a divorce pursuant to 23
P.S. Section 3301 (c) of the Domestic Relations Code.
COUNT II
EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTION
11. Paragraphs 1 through 10 are incorporated herein by reference as if set forth in their
full text.
12. Plaintiff and Defendant are joint owners of various items of personal property,
furniture, and household furnishings acquired during their marriage which are subject
to equitable distribution.
13. Plaintiff and Defendant are joint owners of real estate located at 165 Valley Drive,
Carlisle, Cumberland County, which was acquired during their marriage and which is
subject to equitable distribution.
14. Plaintiff and Defendant have incurred debts and obligations during their marriage
which are subject to equitable distribution.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff requests your Honorable Court to enter a decree equitably
dividing the parties' property and equitable apportioning the debts incurred by the parties.
COUNT III
ALIMONY ALIMONY PENDENTE LITE AND COUNSEL FEES AND EXPENSES
15. Paragraphs 1 through 14 are incorporated herein by reference as if set forth in their
full text.
16. Plaintiff is unable to provide for, or afford her counsel fees, expenses and costs during
the pendency of this divorce action, and through its resolution.
17. Plaintiff is without sufficient property and otherwise unable to financially support
herself through appropriate employment.
18. Defendant is presently employed and receiving a substantial income and benefits and
is able to pay for counsel fees, expenses, and costs, as well as alimony, and alimony
pendente lite for the Plaintiff.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff requests your Honorable Court to enter an Order requiring
Defendant to pay for Plaintiffs counsel fees, expenses, and costs as well as providing for payment
of an appropriate alimony and alimony pendente lite to Plaintiff.
Respectfully submitted,
r . Griffie, Esquire
torney for Plaintiff
GRIFFIE & ASSOCIATES
200 North Hanover Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-5551
(800) 347-5552
VERIFICATION
I verify that the statements made in the foregoing document 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 falsifications to authorities.
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Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. CIVIL ACTION -LAW
MICHAEL E. FORD, NO. (jt- q-736
CIVIL TERM
Defendant IN DIVORCE
ACCEPTANCE OF SERVICE
I, Michael A. Scherer, acknowledge that on August o , 2008, I received a
certified and true copy of a Complain in Divorce and Notice To Defend and Claim
Rights on behalf of my client, Michael E. Ford, and confirm that I am authorized to do so.
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O'Brien, Baric & Scherer
19 West South Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
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JENNIFER L. FORD,
Plaintiff
V.
MICHAEL E. FORD,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: CIVIL ACTION -LAW
NO. 1736 CIVIL TERM
IN DIVORCE
PETITION FOR SPECIAL RELIEF IN THE FORM OF
EXCLUSIVE POSSESSION OF THE MARITAL RESIDENCE
AND NOW, comes Petitioner, Jennifer L. Ford, by and through her counsel, Bradley L.
Griffie, Esquire and the Law Firm of Griffie & Associates, and petitions the Court as follows:
1. Your Petitioner is Jennifer L. Ford, the Plaintiff in the above captioned action and an
adult individual currently residing at 165 Valley Drive, Carlisle, Cumberland County,
Pennsylvania.
2. Your Respondent is Michael E. Ford, the Defendant in the above captioned action and an
adult individual currently residing at 165 Valley Drive, Carlisle, Cumberland County,
Pennsylvania.
3. The parties are the natural parents of two children, namely, Kacey E. Ford, born October
16, 1998 and Andrew M. Ford, born August 2, 2003.
4. Petitioner filed and served a Complaint in Divorce, in the instant action, wherein she
made claims for Divorce based upon consent, equitable distribution, alimony, alimony
pendente lite, counsel fees and expenses.
5. Respondent has been represented in these proceedings by Michael A. Scherer, Esquire,
of O'Brien, Baric & Scherer, 19 West South Street, Carlisle, Pennsylvania.
6. Since January of 2008, when Respondent moved from the marital residence for
approximately 1 (one) week, he has continued to verbalize his intention to move from
the home at some point.
7. Respondent is extremely confrontational with Petitioner and Petitioner does everything
in her power to avoid Respondent's efforts at confrontations.
8. Respondent has repeatedly attempted to create verbal confrontations in front of the
parties' young children, including advising the children that he or the Petitioner will be
calling the police, that the Petitioner will be trying to have the Respondent taken to jail
by the police, and other completely inappropriate comments which have created concern
for the children.
9. The more the Petitioner avoids Respondent's attempts at confrontation, the more he has
resorted to other inappropriate conduct.
10. The Respondent recently advised Petitioner that he would be paying the two (2)
mortgages on the parties' property, but would not be paying any other expenses.
11. The Respondent's income from his employment with Cumberland County is in excess of
$4,848.00 per month, gross, along with additional income which he secures through side
jobs of computer work for private individuals.
12. Petitioner's income is approximately $1,838.00 gross per month.
13. Despite the Respondent's income being approximately 2 '/2 times the Petitioner's, he has
failed and refused to assist with the finances of the home beyond payment of the
mortgages, which are approximately $1,300.00 per month, leaving Petitioner to pay for
all utilities, groceries, automobile insurance, automobile payment, and related items, as
well as Petitioner's minimal personal needs, and all items for the children such as
medical needs, school materials, school lunches, clothing, extra curricular expenses and
medical needs, automobile insurance, automobile payment, and related items, as well as
Petitioner's minimal personal needs.
14. In May of 2008, while Respondent continued to indicate that he was moving from the
residence, the parties transferred all utilities and similar expenses from Respondent's
name to Petitioner's name such that those expenses are now billed to Petitioner.
15. In the recent months, since Respondent has refused to provide financial assistance to the
home, other than paying the mortgages on the home and with Petitioner refusing to be
confrontational with Respondent or respond to his confrontational conduct, Respondent
has attempted to create problems for the Petitioner and the children as follows: t
A. Respondent had turned on and turned down the air conditioning in the home
and opened the windows when temperature is in the low 70 degree area, so as
to create additional expense for the Petitioner.
B. Respondent has turned the heat up in the home far beyond what has been the
family's practice in the past, and opened the windows so that cold air blows
into the home and creates additional expense for the Petitioner;
C. Respondent has begun extensive use and abuse of electricity use in the home
(eg: when Petitioner and children returned from church, it is common for most
of the lights of the home to be on and multiple televisions to be on in the
home while Respondent is the only individual there);
D. Respondent has turned the lights on in the home while Petitioner and the
children are attempting to sleep, such as the hall light to the bedrooms, which
conduct has included confrontation with the parties' 5 year old son who has
gotten out of bed to turn off the lights, only to have Respondent turn the lights
back on.
16. Respondent refuses to assist in the care of the home where he continues to reside
including refusal to assist in cleaning the home in any manner, refusing to even place
dirty dishes into the dishwasher, and general refusal to assist in any manner relative to
day to day care and the maintenance of the home.
17. Respondent, who has a degree in computer technology such that he knows how to
intercept cell phone communications and otherwise record confidential communications
of individuals, has used his computer laptop, which is owned by his employer,
Cumberland County, to servile the Petitioner's use of her cell phone and has taken action
to place a recording device in Petitioner's automobile so as to hear any conversations
that may occur in the automobile personally or by telephone.
18. Respondent is involved with another woman who is employed by Cumberland County
and is still married and residing with her husband which meretricious relationship is
known to many individuals employed in the Cumberland County Courthouse and many
individuals in the general public, and which has been introduced to the parties' 5 year
old son.
19. Respondent has prior alcohol abuse problem and recently Petitioner has discovered that
he is again drinking, returning home late at night after drinking, and hiding his drinking
at home when he is to be providing care for the children.
20. Respondent has engaged in a course of conduct on the internet where he has been
viewing pornographic sites, particularly referencing teenagers, which has created a great
concern for Petitioner.
21. Respondent has made inappropriate comments in Petitioner's presence relative to young
teenage girls that he has seen out in public.
22. Respondent has on occasion been sleeping in the parties' 10-year-old daughter's bed,
which creates additional concern for Petitioner, particularly when Respondent indicates
that this is acceptable conduct according to his mores.
23. On the evening of Tuesday, October 21, 2008, Respondent came home at the Petitioner's
dinner hour as Petitioner and the children were sitting down to a homemade dinner made
by Petitioner and offered the children to eat pizza that he had brought home with him.
24. Petitioner did not object and simply allowed the children to choose whether they wanted
to eat the home cooked meal or pizza, which resulted in the five-year-old eating pizza
and the 10-year-old staying with Petitioner and eating the home cooked meal.
25. When Respondent could not secure the desired confrontational response from Petitioner,
he began taking additional action, such as, using the individual drink containers that
Petitioner uses for the youngest child's school snacks so that they would not be available
for the child to take to school, throwing an empty tea carton on the living room floor and
suggesting that he would "pick it up when he felt like it", and otherwise taking any
action that he could to try to create confrontation with Petitioner.
26. Ultimately, when Respondent was confronting Petitioner after an extended period of
time, Petitioner threw water from a glass in Respondent's face, which caused
Respondent to become physical with Petitioner, pushing her and aggressively coming
toward her.
27. Petitioner swung at Respondent in defense of herself and hit Respondent.
28. Respondent left the home and called the police from a neighbor friend's home, which
resulted in the police investigating the matter, but not initiating any criminal charges
against anyone.
29. Respondent's immature and childish conduct is having an adverse impact upon the
children and particularly on the parties' 10 year old daughter, who is evidencing the
stress created by Respondent's actions and evidencing a more and more withdrawn
personality.
30. The Respondent's conduct is having an adverse impact upon the children and threatens
to destroy the upcoming holidays for the children if Respondent remains in the marital
residence.
31. Respondent has the financial ability, and through friends or family the personal ability as
he did in January, to secure housing elsewhere pending the resolution of this divorce
action.
32. Petitioner does not have the ability to secure separate housing for her and the children
pending the resolution of this divorce action, but has been preapproved for sufficient
funding to refinance the mortgage on the home in her name alone.
33. Petitioner, without question, has been the primary caretaker for the children, being
originally a stay at home Mom and working part time so as to provide for all of the
children's needs.
34. Respondent was superficially involved with the children up until the marital discord
arose earlier this year, after which he has taken upon himself to become involved with
the children from the standpoint of being a playmate, doing things such as purchasing a
Wii game system, while Respondent/Petitioner is trying to figure out how to pay for
groceries, and playing the game system with the children.
35. The Respondent's overall conduct is having an extreme adverse emotional impact upon
the children of the marriage.
36. A copy of this petition has been provide to Respondent's legal counsel, Michael A.
Scherer, Esquire, with notification that it is being filed through the Court of Common
Pleas of Cumberland County.
37. It is believed that Respondent does not concur with the requests being made herein.
38. No Judge has been involved previously in these proceedings, or with these parties.
WHEREFORE, Petitioner requests your Honorable Court to enter a Rule upon
Respondent to show cause, if any he has, as to why Petitioner should not be granted exclusive
possession of the marital residence in this matter and, pending further proceedings, requests that
the Court enter an Order providing her with exclusive possession.
Respectfully submitted,
L. ffie, Esquire
ome or Petitioner
200 North Hanover Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-5551
(800) 347-5552
I verify that the statements made in the foregoing document 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.
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JENNIFER L. FORD,
Plaintiff
V.
MICHAEL E. FORD,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION -LAW
NO. d ?''ql,36 CIVIL TERM
IN DIVORCE
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Bradley L. Griffie, Esquire hereby certify that I did, the ;day of October, cause a
copy of Plaintiff's Petition for Special Relief In the Form of Exclusive Possession of the Marital
Residence to be served upon the Defendant's counsel of record, Michael A. Scherer, Esquire, by
serving him by facsimile and first class mail, postage prepaid, and certified mail, restricted
delivery, at the following addresses:
Michael A. Scherer, Esquire
O'Brien, Baric & Scherer
19 West South Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
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JENNIFER L. FORD, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
PLAINTIFF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V.
MICHAEL E. FORD,
DEFENDANT 08-4730 CIVIL TERM
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this day of October, 2008, a hearing on within
petition for special relief shall commence at 8:45 a.m., Thursday, November 20, 2008, in
Courtroom Number 2, Cumberland County Courthouse, Carlisle, Pennsylvania.
By the Court,
Edgar B. Bayley, J.
/Bradley L. Griffie, Esquire
For Plaintiff
Michael Scherer, Esquire
For Defendant
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Plaintiff
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MICHAEL E. FORD,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 2008-4730 CIVIL TERM
ORDER OF CO RT
AND NOW, this 7V6-- day of , 2008, the hearing - i - scheduled on the petition for special relief filed is this matter for Thursday, November
20, 2008 at 8:45 a.m. is rescheduled to Thursday, November 20, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. in
Courtroom No. 2 of the Cumberland County Courthouse,
/Michael A. Scherer, Esquire
O'Brien, Baric & Scherer
19 West South Street
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
Bradley L. Griffie, Esquire
Griffie & Associates
200 North Hanover Street
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
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JENNIFER L. FORD, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
vs. CIVIL ACTION - LAW
MICHAEL E. FORD, NO. 08-4730 CIVIL TERM
Defendant : IN DIVORCE
EDGAR B. BAYLEY, JUDGE
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this rZ• 0 day of 209-1, 2008, upon
presentation and consideration of the within Stipulation,
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED AND DIRECTED that exclusive possession of the
residence located at 165 Valley Drive, Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, is
granted to Plaintiff, Jennifer L. Ford, from this time forward. Defendant, Michael E.
Ford, is excluded from the premises and shall not enter upon the premises for any
purposes without further Order of Court or written Agreement of the parties, pending the
finalization of the divorce proceedings in this matter.
This Order is entered in full and final satisfaction of the matter raised in the
Petition for Exclusive Possession filed by the Plaintiff in this case.
BY THE COURT,
Edgar B. Bayley, Judge
Cc Bradley L. Griffie, Esquire
Attorney for Plaintiff
Michael A. Scherer, Esquire
Attorney for Defendant
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JENNIFER L. FORD, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
vs. CIVIL ACTION - LAW
MICHAEL E. FORD, NO. 08-4730 CIVIL TERM
Defendant IN DIVORCE
EDGAR B. BAYLEY, JUDGE
STIPULATION
AND NOW, the day and year hereinafter set forth, the parties stipulate and agree
as follows:
1. The Plaintiff, Jennifer L. Ford, is residing at the parties' marital home located at
165 Valley Drive, Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
2. At the time of execution of this Stipulation, Defendant, Michael E. Ford, has
vacated the former marital residence at 165 Valley Drive, Carlisle, Cumberland
County, Pennsylvania.
3. Plaintiff has filed a Petition for Exclusive Possession of the marital residence to
which the Defendant now concurs.
4. Plaintiff has been advised by her legal counsel, Bradley L. Griffie, Esquire, and
Defendant has been advised by his legal counsel, Michael A. Scherer, Esquire.
5. The parties are agreeable to the entry of an Order in the form attached providing
Plaintiff with exclusive possession of the former marital residence at 165 Valley
Drive, Carlisle, Pennsylvania, to the exclusion of Defendant and, further, wish to
have the Order executed by the Court in full and final satisfaction of the matter
pending before the Court on the Plaintiff's Petition for Exclusive Possession.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have set forth their hand and seal
the day and year hereinafter written.
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JENNIFER L. FORD, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
VS. CIVIL ACTION -LAW
PACSES CASE NO. 053110490
MICHAEL E. FORD, NO. 08-4730 CIVIL TERM n o -,
Defendant IN DIVORCE
EDGAR B. BAYLEY, JUDGE
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AND NOW comes Petitioner, Jennifer L. Ford, by and through her counsel of
record, Bradley L. Griffie, Esquire, and petitions the Court as follows:
1. Your Petitioner is the above named Plaintiff, Jennifer L. Ford, an adult
individual currently residing at 165 Valley Drive, Carlisle, Cumberland
County, Pennsylvania.
2. Your Respondent is the above named Defendant, Michael E. Ford, an
adult individual current residing at 739 Hamilton Court, Carlisle, PA
17013 and who represented in these proceedings by Michael A. Scherer,
Esquire, of 19 West South Street, Carlisle, Cumberland County,
Pennsylvania.
3. Petitioner's date of birth is February 24, 1972, and her Social Security
number is 204-56-6517.
4. Respondent's date of birth is October 29, 1967, and his Social Security
number is 210-52-4827.
5. The divorce action filed by Petitioner to the above docketed number in the
Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County requests a divorce based
upon Section 3301(c) of the Divorce Code of 1980 as amended, as well as
a claim for Alimony Pendente Lite, Counsel fees and expenses, for which
all filing fees have been paid.
6. Petitioner has employed counsel and will incur certain costs and expenses
in pursuit of the aforementioned divorce action, but is without sufficient
assets or income to support herself, pay for attorney's fees, or pay for the
costs and expenses associated with this action.
7. Respondent has sufficient income and earning capacity, as well as assets,
to support the Petitioner or to assist in supporting Petitioner, and to pay
alimony pendente lite to Petitioner, as well as assist in paying her counsel
fees, costs and expenses.
8. Petitioner resides in the former marital residence, owned jointly by the
parties, and Petition is in need of financial assistance to maintain the joint
mortgages on the property.
WHEREFORE, Petitioner requests your Honorable Court to enter an Order of
Alimony Pendente Lite, Interim Counsel Fees, Costs, and Expenses in this matter.
Respectfully Submitted,
Griffie, Esquire
Attorney for Plaintiff
GRIFFIE & ASSOCIATES
200 North Hanover Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-5551
(800) 347-5552
I verify that the statements made in the foregoing document 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.
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JENNIFER L. FORD, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
VS. CIVIL ACTION -LAW
MICHAEL E. FORD, NO. 08-4730 CIVIL TERM
Defendant IN DIVORCE
EDGAR B. BAYLEY, JUDGE
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Bradley L. Griffie, Esquire hereby certify that I did, the ?ffday of January,
2009, cause a copy of the within Petition for Alimony Pendente Lite, Interim Counsel
Fees and Expenses to be served upon the Plaintiff, Michael E. Ford, by serving his
attorney of record by first class mail, postage prepaid, at the following address:
Michael A. Scherer, Esquire
O'Brien, Baric & Scherer
19 West South Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
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In the Court of Common Pleas of CUMBERLAND County, Pennsylvania
DOMESTIC RELATIONS SECTION
JENNIFER L. FORD ) Docket Number 08-4730 CIVIL
Plaintiff )
VS. ) PACSES Case Number 370110610
MICHAEL E. FORD )
Defendant ) Other State ID Number
ORDER OF COURT
You,
JENNIFER L. FORD
plaintiff/defendant of
165 VALLEY DR, CARLISLE, PA. 17013-8852-65
are ordered to appear at DOMESTIC RELATIONS HEARING RM
DOMESTIC RELATIONS OFC, 13 N HANOVER ST, CARLISLE, PA. 17013-3014-13
before a hearing officer of the Domestic Relations Section, on the
FEBRUARY 10, 2009
at 8: 3 OAM for a hearing.
You are further required to bring to the hearing:
1. a true copy of your most recent Federal Income Tax Return, including W-2s, as filed,
2. your pay stubs for the preceding six (6) months,
3. the Income Statement and the appropriate Expense Statement, if required, attached to this order,
completed as required by Rule 1910.11 (c).
4. verification of child care expenses, and
5. proof of medical coverage which you may have, or may have available to you
6. information relating to professional licenses
7. other:
Service Type M
Form CM-509 Rev. 1
Worker ID 21302
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FORD v • FORD
PACSES Case Number: 370110610
If you fail to appear for the conference/hearing or to bring the required documents, the
court may issue a warrant for your arrest and/or enter an interim support order. If paternity is
an issue, the court shall enter an order establishing paternity.
THE APPROPRIATE COURT OFFICER MAY ENTER AN ORDER AGAINST
EITHER PARTY BASED UPON THE EVIDENCE PRESENTED WITHOUT REGARD
TO WHICH PARTY INITIATED THE SUPPORT ACTION.
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YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO A LAWYER, WHO MAY ATTEND THE
CONFERENCE-HEARING AND REPRESENT YOU. 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 CO BAR ASSOCIATION
32 S BEDFORD ST
CARLISLE PA 17013-3302-32
(717) 249-3166
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990
The Court of Common Pleas of CUMBERLAND County is required by law to
comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. For information about accessible
facilities and reasonable accommodations available to disabled individuals having business
before the court, please contact our office at: (717) 240-6225 . All arrangements must be
made at least 72 hours prior to any hearing or business before the court. You must attend the
scheduled hearing.
Page 2 of 2 Form CM-509 Rev. 1
Service Type M Worker ID 21302
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In the Court of Common Pleas of CUMBERLAND County, Pennsylvania
DOMESTIC RELATIONS SECTION
JENNIFER L. FORD ) Docket Number 08-4730 CIVIL
Plaintiff )
VS. ) PACSES Case Number 370110610
MICHAEL E. FORD )
Defendant ) Other State ID Number
ORDER OF COURT
You,
MICHAEL E. FORD
plaintiff/defendant of
759 HAMILTON CT, CARLISLE, PA. 17013-1519-59
are ordered to appear at DOMESTIC RELATIONS HEARING RM
DOMESTIC RELATIONS OFC, 13 N HANOVER ST, CARLISLE, PA. 17013-3014-13
before a hearing officer of the Domestic Relations Section, on the
FEBRUARY 10, 2009
at 8: 3 OAM for a hearing.
You are further required to bring to the hearing:
1. a true copy of your most recent Federal Income Tax Return, including W-2s, as filed,
2. your pay stubs for the preceding six (6) months,
3. the Income Statement and the appropriate Expense Statement, if required, attached to this order,
completed as required by Rule 1910.11 (c).
4. verification of child care expenses, and
5. proof of medical coverage which you may have, or may have available to you
6. information relating to professional licenses
7. other:
Service Type M
Form CM-509 Rev. 1
Worker ID 21302
FORD
V. FORD
PACSES Case Number: 370110610
If you fail to appear for the conference/hearing or to bring the required documents, the
court may issue a warrant for your arrest and/or enter an interim support order. If paternity is
an issue, the court shall enter an order establishing paternity.
THE APPROPRIATE COURT OFFICER MAY ENTER AN ORDER AGAINST
EITHER PARTY BASED UPON THE EVIDENCE PRESENTED WITHOUT REGARD
TO WHICH PARTY INITIATED THE SUPPORT ACTION.
BY THE COURT:
Date of Order: 0 / -')-0 - 0 I
JUDGE
YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO A LAWYER, WHO MAY ATTEND THE
CONFERENCE-HEARING AND REPRESENT YOU. 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 CO BAR ASSOCIATION
32 S BEDFORD ST
CARLISLE PA 17013-3302-32
(717) 249-3166
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990
The Court of Common Pleas of CUMBERLAND County is required by law to
comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. For information about accessible
facilities and reasonable accommodations available to disabled individuals having business
before the court, please contact our office at: (717) 240-622-9 . All arrangements must be
made at least 72 hours prior to any hearing or business before the court. You must attend the
scheduled hearing.
Page 2 of 2 Form CM-509 Rev. 1
Service Type M Worker ID 21302
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JENNIFER L. FORD, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. DOMESTIC RELATIONS SECTION
MICHAEL E. FORD, PACSES NO. 053110490
Defendant DOCKET NO. 1043 SUPPORT 2008
JENNIFER L. FORD, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff/Petitioner CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. DOMESTIC RELATIONS SECTION
MICHAEL E. FORD, PACSES NO. 370110610
Defendant/Respondent DOCKET NO. 08-4730 CIVIL
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this 11th day of February, 2009, this matter having been
scheduled for a hearing de novo before the Support Master on the Plaintiff's
complaint for spousal and child support and claim for alimony pendente lite, and
the parties having reached an agreement on all outstanding parties, upon
recommendation of the Master it is ordered and decreed as follows:
1. The Plaintiffs claim for spousal support is dismissed.
2. The Plaintiffs claim for alimony pendente lite is dismissed.
3. The interim order entered December 17, 2008 is affirmed as a final
order.
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Edgar B. Bayley, J.
Cc: Jennifer L. Ford
Michael E. Ford
Bradley L. Griffie, Esquire
For the Plaintiff
Michael A. Scherer, Esquire
For the Defendant
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JENNIFER L. FORD, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
VS. CIVIL ACTION - LAW
PACSES CASE NO. 053110490
MICHAEL E. FORD, NO. 08-4730 CIVIL TERM
Defendant IN DIVORCE
EDGAR B. BAYLEY, JUDGE
AND NOW comes Petitioner, Jennifer L. Ford, by and through her counsel of
record, Bradley L. Griffie,!Esquire, and petitions the Court as follows:
1. Your Petitioner is the above named Plaintiff, Jennifer L. Ford, an adult
individual currently residing at 165 Valley Drive, Carlisle, Cumberland
County, Pennsylvania.
2. Your Respondent is the above named Defendant, Michael E. Ford, an
adult individual current residing at 739 Hamilton Court, Carlisle, PA
17013 and who represented in these proceedings by Michael A. Scherer,
Esquire, 'of 19 West South Street, Carlisle, Cumberland County,
Pennsylvania.
3. Petitioneris date of birth is February 24, 1972, and her Social Security
number is 204-56-6517.
4. Responddnt's date of birth is October 29, 1967, and his Social Security
number is 210-52-4827.
5. The divorce action filed by Petitioner to the above docketed number in the
Court of (Common Pleas of Cumberland County requests a divorce based
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upon Section) 3301(c) of the Divorce Code of 1980 as amended, as well as
a claim for Alimony Pendente Lite, Counsel fees and expenses, for which
all filing fees have been paid.
6. Petitioner has employed counsel and will incur certain costs and expenses
in pursuit of the aforementioned divorce action, but is without sufficient
assets or income to support herself, pay for attorney's fees, or pay for the
costs and exlpenses associated with this action.
7. Respondent I has sufficient income and earning capacity, as well as assets,
to support the Petitioner or to assist in supporting Petitioner, and to pay
alimony peodente lite to Petitioner, as well as assist in paying her counsel
fees, costs and expenses.
8. Petitioner resides in the former marital residence, owned jointly by the
parties, and Petition is in need of financial assistance to maintain the joint
mortgages on the property.
WHEREFORE, Petitioner requests your Honorable Court to enter an Order of
Alimony Pendente Lite, Iterim Counsel Fees, Costs, and Expenses in this matter.
Respectfully Submitted,
Vo ?ffie, Esquire
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GRIFFIE & ASSOCIATES
200 North Hanover Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-5551
(800) 347-5552
VERIFICATION
I verify that the statements made in the foregoing document 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 urlsworn falsifications to authorities.
DATE:
! R L. F OW, Plaintiff
JENNIFER L. FORD, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
VS. CIVIL ACTION - LAW
MICHAEL E. FORD, NO. 08-4730 CIVIL TERM
Defendant IN DIVORCE
EDGAR B. BAYLEY, JUDGE
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
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I, Bradley L. Griffi',e, Esquire hereby certify that I did, the b day of March,
2009, cause a copy of the',within Petition for Alimony Pendente Lite, Interim Counsel
Fees and Expenses to be served upon the Plaintiff, Michael E. Ford, by serving his
attorney of record by first class mail, postage prepaid, at the following address:
Michael A. Scherer, Esquire
O'Brien, Baric & Scherer
19 West South Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
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JENNIFER L. FORD, THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff/Petitioner CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
VS. CIVIL ACTION - DIVORCE
NO. 08-4730 CIVIL TERM
MICHAEL E. FORD, IN DIVORCE
Defendant/Respondent :
PACSES NO: 370110610
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this 18th day of March 2009, upon consideration of the Petition for Alimony Pendente Lite
and/or counsel fees, it is hereby directed that the parties and their respective counsel appear before R. J. Shadday on
April 7. 2009 at 10:30 A.M. for a conference, at 13 N. Hanover St., Carlisle, PA 17013, after which the
conference officer may recommend that an Order for Alimony Pendente Lite be entered.
YOU are further ordered to bring to the conference:
(1) a true copy of your most recent Federal Income Tax Return, including W-2's as filed
(2) your pay stubs for the preceding six (6) months
(3) the Income and Expense Statement attached to this order, completed as required by Rule 1910.1 IC
(4) verification of child care expenses
(5) proof of medical coverage which you may have, or may have available to you.
If you fail to appear for the conference or bring the required documents, the Court may issue a
warrant for your arrest.
Copies mailed to: Petitioner
Respondent
Bradley L. Griffie, Esq.
Michael A. Scherer, Esq.
Date of Order: March 18, 2009
BY THE COURT,
Edgar B. Bayley, President Judge
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YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO A LAWYER, WHO MAY ATTEND THE CONFERENCE AND
REPRESENT YOU. 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 MAY GET LEGAL
HELP.
CUMBERLAND COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION
2 LIBERTY AVE.
CARLISLE, PENNSYLVANIA 17013
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
MICHAEL E. FORD,
Defendant
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 08-4730 CIVIL TERM
IN DIVORCE
AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT
2. A Complaint in Divorce under §3301(c) of the Divorce Code was filed on August
6, 2008, and served on August 8, 2008, as indicated in Acceptance of Service.
2. The marriage of Plaintiff and Defendant is irretrievably broken and ninety (90)
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 THE FOREGOING 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:
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JENNIFER L. FORD, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. CIVIL ACTION - LAW
MICHAEL E. FORD, NO. 08-4730 CIVIL TERM
Defendant IN DIVORCE
WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REQUEST
THE ENTRY OF A DIVORCE DECREE
UNDER3301(c) OF THE DIVORCE CODE
I consent to the entry of a final decree in 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 THE FOREGOING 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: Gy "& -
Michael E. Ford, Defendant
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2009 MAY -I Psi 1: 4
JENNIFER L. FORD, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff/Petitioner CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
VS. CIVIL ACTION - DIVORCE
NO. 08-4730 CIVIL TERM
MICHAEL E. FORD, IN DIVORCE
Defendant/Respondent PACSES CASE: 370110610
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW to wit, this 11th day of May, 2009, it is hereby Ordered that the Petition for
Alimony Pendente Lite, filed March 16, 2009 in the above captioned matter, is dismissed due to
the Petitioner withdrawing her request for Alimony Pendente Lite pursuant to the parties' Marital
Settlement Agreement.
This Order shall become final twenty (20) days after the mailing of the notice of
the entry of the order to the parties unless either party files a written demand with the Domestic
Relations Section for a hearing de novo before the Court.
BY THE COURT:
Edgar B. ;ayley, J.
DRO: R.J. Shadday
xc: Petitioner
Respondent
Bradley L. Griffie, Esq.
Michael A. Scherer, Esq.
Form OE-001
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JENNIFER L. FORD
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MICHAEL E. FORD
DIVORCE DECREE
AND NOW, E Z--- _, it is ordered and decreed that
JENNIFER L. FORD , plaintiff, and
MICHAEL E. FORD , defendant, are divorced from the
bonds of matrimony.
Any existing spousal support order shall hereafter be deemed an order for
alimony pendente lite if any economic claims remain pending.
The court retains jurisdiction of any claims raised by the parties to this action
for which a final order has not yet been entered. Those claims are as follows: (If no
claims remain indicate "None.") 0OULP,
The parties' Separation and Property Settlement Agreement, dated April 2, 2009, is
incorporated herein, but not merged.
By the Court,
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 08-4730
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JENNIFER L. FORD,
Plaintiff
V.
MICHAEL E. FORD,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 2008-4730 CIVIL TERM
PRAECIPE FOR WITHDRAWAL AND ENTRY OF APPEARANCE
To the Prothonotary:
Please withdrawal my appearance on behalf of Michael Ford in the above captioned
matter.
Date: October 21, 2009
Mic el A. Sch rer, Esquire
19 West South Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 249-6873
Please enter by appearance on behalf of Michael Ford in the above captioned matter.
Date: October 21, 2009
Michael E. Ford, Pro e
759 Hamilton Court
Carlisle, PA 17013
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