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Divorce Complaint
Prepared By:
Diane G. Radcliff, Esquire
3448 Trindle Road, Camp Hill, PA 17011
Supreme Court ID # 32112
Phone: 717-737-0100 • Fax: 717-975-0697 • Email: dianeradcliff @comcast.net
Attorney for Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
KEVIN C. SWADE,
Plaintiff NO. ?g -x(733 0,ivu te-w,/
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'IVIL ACTION - LAW
CHRISTINE G. SWADE DIVORCE
Defendant
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 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, Carlisle, Pennsylvania.
IF YOU DO NOT FILE A CLAIM FOR ALIMONY, DIVISION OF PROPERTY, COUNSEL FEES OR EXPENSES
BEFORE THE FINAL DECREE OF DIVORCE OR ANNULMEN F 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. 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 PROVIDER 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, PA 17013
Telephone No. (717) 249-3166
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
KEVIN C. SWADE,
Plaintiff N0. y 7_f? ?I'd ??
V. C VIL ACTION - LAW
CHRISTINE G. SWADE DIVORCE
Defendant
COMPLAINT
Plaintiff, Kevin C. Swade, by his attorney, Diane G. Radcliff, Esquire, and files this Complaint
in Divorce of which the following is a statement:
COUNT I
DIVORCE
1. The Plaintiff is Kevin C. Swade, an adult individual residing at 439 Herman Avenue,
Lemoyne, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
2. The Defendant is Christine G. Swade, an adult individual residing at 3911 Church Street,
Camp Hill, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
3. Plaintiff and Defendant have been bona fide residents in the Commorwealth for at least
six (6) months previous to the filing of this Complaint.
4. Plaintiff and Defendant were married on April 29, 1989 at Hershey, Dauphin County,
Pennsylvania.
5. Plaintiff avers that there are two (2) children under the age of eighteen (18) born of the
marriage, namely, to wit: Danielle N. Swade born October 25, 1991 and Jacob W. Swade
born January 9, 1996.
6. There have been no prior actions of divorce or annulment between the parties.
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.
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8. Defendant is not a member of the Armed Services of the United States or any of its Allies.
9. Plaintiff avers that the ground on which the action i- based is that the marriage is
irretrievably broken.
10. Plaintiff requests the Court to enter a decree of divorce.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff requests this Honorable Court to enter a decree in divorce, divorcing
the Plaintiff and Defendant.
Respectfully submitted,
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DIA DCLIFF, ESQUIRk
448 rrind Road
Camp Hill, PA 1701 1
Phone: (717) 737-0100
Supreme Court D # 32112
Attorney for Plaintiff
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VERIFICATION
Plaintiff verifies that the statements made in this Complaint are true and correct.
Plaintiff understands that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18
Pa.C.S. Section 4904, relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
KEVIN C. SWADE
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
KEVIN C. SWADE,
Plaintiff NO. 08-4733
V. CIVIL ACTION - LAW
CHRISTINE G. SWADE DIVORCE
Defendant
ACCEPTANCE OF SERVICE
I, Susan M. Kadel, attorney for the Defendant in the above captioned action hereby
accept service of the Complaint duly endorsed with a Notice to Plead, which Endorsed
Complaint was filed in the above captioned matter on August 6, 2006. 1 certify that I am
authorized to accept service on behalf of the Defendant.
Date: d?
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Susan M. Kadel, Esquire
Attorney for the Defendant
James, Smith, Dietterick &tConnelly, LLP
P.O. Box 650
Hershey, PA 17033-0650
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
KEVIN C. SWADE,
Plaintiff
NO. 08-4733 CIVIL TERM
V.
CHRISTINE G. SWADE,
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE
AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT
1. A Complaint in Divorce under Section 3301(c) of the Divorce Code was filed on August
6, 2008.
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. 1 consent to the entry of a final Decree in 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. Section 4904
relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
Dated: 1 1 Q?
KEVIN C. SWADE
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
KEVIN C. SWADE,
Plaintiff
V.
CHRISTINE G. SWADE,
Defendant
NO. 08-4733 CIVIL TERM
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE
1. I consent to the entry of a final decree in divorce without notice.
2. 1 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. 1 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.
Dated: 1 `('Osc C..?
KEVIN C. SWADE
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KEVIN C. SWADE, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. : NO. 2008-4733
CHRISTINE G. SWADE, : CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Defendant : IN DIVORCE
AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT
1. A Complaint in Divorce under Section 3301(c) of the Divorce Code was filed on
August 6, 2008.
2. The marriage of the Plaintiff and Defendant is irretrievably broken, and ninety days
have elapsed from the date of both 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.
WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REQUEST ENTRY OF A DIVORCE
DECREE UNDER 43301(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 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 above are true and correct. I understand that false
statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S.A. §4904, relating to unworn
falsification to authorities.
Date: 14 A-C
Christine G. Swade, Defendant
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
KEVIN C. SWADE,
V.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
CHRISTINE G. SWADE DIVORCE
Defendant
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
PRAECIPE OF 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 3301(c) of the Divorce Code.
2. DATE OF FILING AND MANNER OF SERVICE OF THE COMPLAINT:
a. Date of Filing of Complaint: 8/6/2008
b. Manner of Service of Complaint: Attorney Acceptance of Service
C. Date of Service of Complaint: 8/12/2008
3. DATE OF EXECUTION OF THE AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT REQUIRED BY SECTION 3301 (C) OF THE
DIVORCE CODE:
a. Plaintiff: 11/16/2008
b. Defendant: 11/14/2008
4. RELATED CLAIMS PENDING:
No issues have been raised in this case, and there are no issues outstanding.
5. DATE WAIVER OF NOTICE IN SECTION 3301(C) DIVORCE WAS FILED WITH THE PROTHONOTARY:
a. Plaintiff's Waiver: 11/20/2008
b. Defendant's Waiver: 11/20/2008
Plaintiff NO. 08-4733
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Supreme Court ID # 32112
Phone: (717) 737-0100
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KEVIN C. SWADE
V.
CHRISTINE G. SWADE
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: NO. 08-4733
DIVORCE DECREE
AND NOW, >3 X0 , it is ordered and decreed that
KEVIN C. SWADE , plaintiff, and
CHRISTINE G. SWADE , 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.")
None
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rothonotary
Attest: J.
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