HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-7024Ms. Renee Lamason, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. : CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE
Scott Lamason,
Defendant : NO. 08- 7G?)y CIVIL TERM
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 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, Cumberland County Courthouse, Carlisle, Pennsylvania.
IF YOU DO NOT FILE A CLAIM FOR ALIMONY, DIVISION OF PROPERTY,
LAWYER'S FEES OR EXPENSES BEFORE A DIVORCE OR ANNULMENT IS GRANTED,
YOU MAY LOSE THE RIGHT TO CLAIM ANY OF THEM.
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Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
(717) 249-3166
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Ms. Renee Lamason, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. : CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE
Scott Lamason, :
Defendant : NO. 08- '70 2 `f CIVIL TERM
DIVORCE COMPLAINT WITH ALIMONY COUNT
The plaintiff, Ms. Renee Lamason, by her attorneys, the Family Law Clinic, sets forth the
following cause of action in divorce and alimony:
COUNTI
DIVORCE UNDER 23 Pa.C.S. §53301(a)(6), (c) AND 3301(d) OF THE DIVORCE CODE
1. Plaintiff is Ms. Renee Lamason, who currently resides at 104 Tip Top Circle, Carlisle,
Cumberland County, PA 17013 since November 26, 2007.
2. Defendant is Scott Lamason, who is currently residing at the Cumberland County Prison
located. at 1101 Claremont Rd, Carlisle, Cumberland County, PA 17013 since October 4,
2008.
3. Plaintiff has been a bona fide resident of the Commonwealth for at least six months
immediately previous to the filing of this Complaint.
4. Plaintiff and Defendant were married on May 14, 2003 in Carlisle, Cumberland County,
Pennsylvania.
5. Plaintiff and Defendant have lived separate and apart since approximately June 27, 2008.
6. Defendant has been physically abusive towards Plaintiff and a Temporary Protection
From Abuse Order was issued as a result of the abuse, Docket Number 08-4436, on July
25, 2008.
7. There have been no prior actions for divorce or for annulment between the parties.
8. Defendant has committed indignities against the innocent and injured Plaintiff so as to
render Plaintiff's condition intolerable and life burdensome.
9. The marriage is irretrievably broken.
10. 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.
11. Defendant is not a member of the armed services of the United States.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff requests the court to enter a decree of divorce.
COUNT II
ALIMONY
12. Plaintiff repeats and realleges paragraphs one through eleven as if fully set forth herein.
13. Plaintiff requires support to adequately maintain herself according to a reasonable
standard of living.
14. Plaintiff was not substantially employed during the marriage.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff requests the Court to enter an award of reasonable alimony, and
such other relief as the Court deems just.
DATE I ?L11 / d'?
Respectfully Submitted,
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uchika Gupta
Certified Legal Intern
ME N RIESMEYER
ROBERT E. RAINS
THOMAS M. PLACE
ANNE MACDONALD-FOX
Supervising Attorneys
FAMILY LAW CLINIC
45 North Pitt Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
717-243-2968
Fax: 717-243-3639
VERIFICATION
I verify that the statements made in the foregoing complaint are true and correct, to the
best of my knowledge, information and belief. I understand making any false statement
would subject me to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. §4904, relating to unsworn falsification to
authorities.
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Ms. Renee Lamason, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. : CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN CUSTODY
Scott Lamason
Defendant NO. 08- 740CIVIL TERM
PRAECIPE TO PROCEED IN FORMA PAUPERIS
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Kindly allow Renee Lamason, Plaintiff, to proceed in forma pauperis.
The Family Law Clinic, attorneys for the party proceeding in forma pauperis, certifies
that we believe the party is unable to pay the costs and that we are providing free legal service to
the party.
Date P a I N
Respe lly submitted,
chika G
Certified Legal Intern
MEGA ESMEYER
ROBERT E. RAINS
THOMAS M. PLACE
ANNE MACDONALD-FOX
LUCY JOHNSTON-WALSH
Supervising Attorneys
FAMILY LAW CLINIC
45 North Pitt Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
717-243-2968
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Ms. Renee Lamason, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE
Scott Lamason , ;
Defendant NO. 08-7024 CIVIL TERM
AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE
I, Ruchika Gupta, hereby certify that I personally served a true and correct copy of the
Divorce Complaint on Scott Lamason at Cumberland County Prison, 1101 Claremont Road,
Carlisle, PA 17013 at .00 m. on Monday, December 8, 2008.
I verify that the statements made in this Affidavit of Service are true and correct to the best
of my personal knowledge and belief. I understand that false statements herein are made subject to
the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. §4904, relating to unworn falsification to authorities.
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RENEE LAMASON,
Plaintiff
V.
SCOTT LAMASON,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
DIVORCE
NO. 08-7024 CIVIL TERM
PRAECIPE TO WITHDRAW ALIMONY COUNT
To the Prothonotary:
Please withdraw the Count for Alimony (Count II) in the above-captioned matter filed in
the Cumberland County Courthouse on December 1, 2008.
Date: log
. Luke Smith
Certified Legal Intern
Anne d-Fox
Thomas Place
Robert Rains
Megan Riesmeyer
Supervising Attorneys
The Family Law Clinic
45 N. Pitt Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717)243-2968
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Renee Lamason, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. : CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE
Scott Lamason,
Defendant : NO. 08-7024 CIVIL TERM
AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT
1. A Complaint in Divorce under §§ 3301(c) of the Divorce Code was filed on December
1, 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. 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 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.
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Renee Lamason, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. : CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE
Scott Lamason,
Defendant : NO. 08 - 7024 CIVIL TERM
WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REQUEST
ENTRY OF A DIVORCE DECREE UNDER
0301(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 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.
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Renee Lamason, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. : CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE
Scott Lamason,
Defendant : NO. 08-7024 CIVIL TERM
AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT
1. A Complaint in Divorce under §§ 3301(c) of the Divorce Code was filed on December
1, 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. 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 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.
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Renee Lamason, Plaintiff
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Renee Lamason, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. : CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE
Scott Lamason ,
Defendant :NO. 08 - 7024 CIVIL TERM
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 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.
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Renee Lamason, Plaintiff
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Renee Lamason, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v. CIVIL ACTION-LAW
DIVORCE
Scott Lamason ,
Defendant NO. 08 - 7024 CIVIL TERM
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Luke Smith, Certified Legal Intern, Family Law Clinic, hereby certify that I served a
true and correct copy of the Plaintiff's Affidavit of Consent and Waiver of Notice on Scott
Lamason, residing at Cumberland County Prison, 1101 Claremont Road, Carlisle, PA 17013, by
depositing a copy of the same in the United States first-class mail. Service was made on the 5 h
day of October, 2009.
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Certified Legal Intern
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Meg Riesmeyer
Supervising Attorney
FAMILY LAW CLINIC
45 North Pitt Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-2968
Fax: (717) 243-3639
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Renee Lamason ,
Plaintiff
V.
Scott Lamason,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION- LAW
IN DIVORCE
: No. 08 - 7024 CIVIL TERM
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 §3301(c) of the Divorce Code.
2. Date and manner of service of the complaint: Served on Defendant by personal service
at Cumberland County Prison, 1101 Claremont Road, Carlisle, PA 17013 on Monday, December 8,
2008.
3. Date of execution of the affidavit of consent required by §3301 (c) of the Divorce
Code: by Plaintiff- October 2, 2009; by Defendant- September 20, 2009.
4. Related claims pending: none
5. Date Plaintiffs Waiver of Notice was filed with the Prothonotary: October 5, 2009.
Date Defendant's Waiver of Notice was filed with the Prothonotary: September 28,
2009
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Date uke Smith
Certified Legal Intern
Meganesmeyer
Supervising Attorneys
FAMILY LAW CLINIC
45 N. Pitt Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
717-243-2968
Fax: 717-243-3639
Attorneys for Plaintiff
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DIVORCE DECREE
AND NOW, it is ordered and decreed that
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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.")
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