HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-7347Jessica Funston, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE
Robert Funston,
Defendant : NO. 08- 7,3 7 CIVIL TERM
NOTICE TO DEFEND AND CLAIM RIGHTS
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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.
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you may request marriage counseling. A list of marriage counselors is available in the Office of
the Prothonotary, Cumberland County Courthouse, Carlisle, Pennsylvania.
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Jessica Funston, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. : CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE
Robert Funston,
Defendant : NO. 08- `7 3 V 7 CIVIL TERM
DIVORCE COMPLAINT
The plaintiff, Jessica Funston, by her attorneys, the Family Law Clinic, sets forth the
following cause of action in divorce:
DIVORCE UNDER 23 Pa.C.S. 453301(c) AND 3301(d) OF THE DIVORCE CODE
1. Plaintiff is Jessica Funston, who currently resides at 122 Marco Circle, Shippensburg,
Cumberland County, PA 17257, since October 2008.
2. Defendant is Robert Funston, who currently resides at 403 N. Morris Street,
Shippensburg, Cumberland County, PA 17257, since June 2008.
3. Plaintiff has been a bona fide resident in the Commonwealth for at least six months
immediately previous to the filing of this complaint.
4. Plaintiff and Defendant were married on October 28, 2007, at Shippensburg, Cumberland
County, Pennsylvania.
5. Plaintiff and Defendant have lived separate and apart since approximately January 31,
2008.
6. There have been no prior actions for divorce or for annulment between the parties.
7. The marriage is irretrievably broken.
8. 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.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff requests the court to enter a decree of divorce.
Angel dley
Certified Legal Intern
ROB INS
THOMAS M. PLACE
ANNE MACDONALD-FOX
LUCY JOHNSTON-WALSH
MEGAN RIESMEYER
Supervising Attorney
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 unworn falsification to
authorities.
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Jessica Funston, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. : CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: IN DIVORCE
Robert Funston, : No. 08- 73 t/7 C
Defendant
PRAECIPE TO PROCEED IN FORMA PAUPERIS
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Kindly allow Jessica Funston, 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.
Respectfully submitted,
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ROBER 7NS
THOMAS M. PLACE
ANNE MACDONALD-FOX
LUCY JOHNSTON-WALSH
MEGAN RIESMEYER
Supervising Attorneys
FAMILY LAW CLINIC
45 North Pitt Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
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Jessica Funston, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. CIVIL ACTION-LAW
DIVORCE
Robert Funston,
Defendant NO. 08-7347 CIVIL TERM
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Christina Ferreira, Certified Legal Intern, Family Law Clinic, hereby certify that I
served a true and correct copy of the Divorce Complaint on Robert Funston, residing at 403
North Morris Street, Shippensburg, PA, by depositing a copy of the same in the United States
mail, certified, restricted delivery, return receipt requested, postage prepaid. Service was
complete upon receipt by Robert Funston, on the the 18th day of December 2008 as evidenced
by the attached green card.
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Jessica Funston, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. CIVIL ACTION-LAW
DIVORCE
Robert Funston,
Defendant NO. 08-7347 CIVIL TERM
AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT
1. A Complaint in Divorce under §§ 3301(c) of the Divorce Code was filed on December
17, 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.
Date
ssica Funston, Plaintiff
OF THE PROTiHI NIOTARY
2009 APR 14 AM 11: 5 4
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Jessica Funston,
Plaintiff
V.
Robert Funston,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION-LAW
DIVORCE
NO. 08-7347 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.
Date q/,2/
essica Funston, Plaintiff
FILED-0 41:F,0
OF THE PROTHONOTARY
2009 APR 14 AM l l: 5 5
Jessica Funston, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. CIVIL ACTION-LAW
DIVORCE
Robert Funston,
Defendant NO. 08-7347 CIVIL TERM
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Christina Ferreira, Certified Legal Intern, Family Law Clinic, hereby certify that I am
serving on this day a copy of the Affidavit of Consent and Waiver of Notice of Intention to
Request Entry of a Divorce Decree Under §3301(c) on Robert Funston by First Class Mail.
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Christina Ferreira
Certified Legal Intern
FAMILY LAW CLINIC
45 North Pitt Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-2968
Fax: (717) 243-3639
Date April 14, 2009
FILE D-Ca-'r-I CE
OF THE PR TI•-1n'NOTARY
2009 APR 1 AM 11: 5 5
Jessica Funston,
Plaintiff
V.
Robert Funston,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION-LAW
DIVORCE
NO. 08-7347 CIVIL TERM
AMENDED CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Christina Ferreira, Certified Legal Intern, Family Law Clinic, hereby amend the
Certificate of Service dated April 14, 2009. I certify that I am serving on this day a copy of the
Affidavit of Consent and Waiver of Notice of Intention to Request Entry of a Divorce Decree
Under §3301(c) upon Robert Funston, 1768 Orrstown Rd., Shippensburg, PA, 17257, by First
Class Mail.
Chris ma erreira
Certified Legal Intern
FAMILY LAW CLINIC
45 North Pitt Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-2968
Fax: (717) 243-3639
Date_ Anri121 2009
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Jessica Funston, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. CIVIL ACTION-LAW
DIVORCE
Robert Funston,
Defendant NO. 08-7347 CIVIL TERM
AMENDED CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Megan Riesmeyer, Supervising Clinic Attorney, Family Law Clinic, hereby amend the
Certificate of Service dated April 21, 2009. I certify that I am serving on this day a copy of the
Affidavit of Consent and Waiver of Notice of Intention to Request Entry of a Divorce Decree
Under §3301(c) upon Robert Funston, 1768 Orrstown Rd., Shippensburg, PA, 17257, by First
Class Mail.
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Megan esmeyer
Supervising Clinic Attorney
FAMILY LAW CLINIC
45 North Pitt Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-2968
Fax: (717) 243-3639
Date April 29, 2009
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Jessica Funston, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. CIVIL ACTION-LAW
DIVORCE
Robert Funston, ;
Defendant NO. 08-7347 CIVIL TERM
AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT
1. A Complaint in Divorce under §§ 3301(c) of the Divorce Code was filed on December
17, 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 unworn
falsification to authnritiec
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Jessica Funston,
Plaintiff
V.
Robert Funston,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION-LAW
DIVORCE
: NO. 08-7347
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 unworn
falsification to authorities.
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Jessica Funston, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v. CIVIL ACTION-LAW
DIVORCE
Robert Funston,
Defendant NO. 08 - 7347 CIVIL TERM
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Rachel Allen, Certified Legal Intern, Family Law Clinic, hereby certify that I am
serving on this day a copy of the Praecipe to Transmit Record on Robert Funston by First Class
Mail addressed to 1768 Orrstown Rd. Shippensburg, PA 17257.
Rachel Allen
Certified Legal Intern
FAMILY LAW CLINIC
45 North Pitt Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-2968
Fax: (717) 243-3639
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Jessica Funston,
Plaintiff
V.
Robert Funston,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION- LAW
IN DIVORCE
No. 08-7347 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 U.S. mail,
certified, restricted delivery, return receipt requested, postage prepaid. Service was complete
upon receipt by Robert Funston, on December 18, 2008
3. Date of execution of the affidavit of consent required by §3301 (c) of the Divorce
Code: by plaintiff- April 2, 2009; by defendant- April 30, 2009.
4. Related claims pending: none
5. Date plaintiff s Waiver of Notice was filed with the Prothonotary: April 14, 2009
Date defendant's Waiver of Notice was filed with the Prothonotary: May 1, 2009
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Rachel Allen
Certified Legal I ern
Megan ' smeyer
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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Jessica Funston, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. CIVIL ACTION -LAW
IN DIVORCE
Robert Funston,
Defendant No. 08-7347 CIVIL TERM
DIVORCE DECREE
AND NOW, r,, /,t-, i 4 , 2,&o I it is ordered and decreed that
Jessica Funston, plaintiff and
Robert Funston, defendant, are divorced from the
bonds of matrimony.
Any existing spousal support order shall hereafter be deemed an order for
alimony pendent elite 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:
None
By the Court,
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