HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-1041 LAW OFFICES OF
JACOBSEN & MILKES
52 EAST HIGH STREET
CARLISLE, PA 17013-3085
(717) 249-6427
John R. Kutsch,
Plaintiff
Vo
Antonia M. Galonski,
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
:
: NO. 01-,/~ ~// CIVIL TERM
:
: IN DIVORCE
Defendant :
NOTICE TO DEFEND AND CI,AIM RICTHT~q
Yeu have been sued in court. If you wish to defend against the claims set tbrth
in the fi/lloxving pages, you must take prompt action. You are win'ned 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 lo 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 17013.
iF YOU DO NOT FILE A CLAIM FOR ALIMONY, DIVISION OF
PROPERTY, L~ER'S FEES OR EXPENSES BEFORE A DIVORCE OR
ANNULMENT IS GRANTED, YOU MAY LOSE THE RIGHT TO CLAIM ANY O17
THEM.
The Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County is required by law to comply
with the Alnericans With Disabilities Act of 1990. For information abont accessible
facilities and reasonable accommodations available to disabled individuals having business
befbre the Court, please contact our office. All arrangements mnst be made at least 72
hours prior to any hearing or business before the Court.
YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LhlSWER AT ONCE. IF YOU
I)O NOT 1-LhVE A LAWYER OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE
THE OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET
LEGAL HELP.
CUMBERLAND COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION
2 LIBERTY AVENUE
CARLISLE, PA 17013
(717) 249-a166
John R. Kutsch,
Plaintiff
Antonia M. Galonski,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
· ' CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: NO. 01- /~¥/ CIVIL TERM
;
· ' IN DIVORCE
COUNT I - DIVORCE (Section 3301(c))
1. Plaintiff is John R. Kutsch, presently residing at 45 West I Street,
Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, 17013.
2. Defendant is Antonia M. Galonski, presently residing at F22 Shirley
Lane, Mercer County, Lawrenceville, New Jersey, 08648.
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. The Plaintiff and Defendant were married August 18, 1979.
5. There have been no prior actions of divorce or for annulment between
the parties in this or any other jurisdiction.
6. Neither party to this action in divorce is currently a member of the
Armed Forces of the United States of America.
7. Plaintiff has been advised that counseling is available and that the
Plaintiff may have the right to request that the Court require the parties to
participate in counseling.
8. The marriage between the parties hereto is irretrievably broken.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff requests the Court to enter a decree of divorce.
COUNT II - DIVORCE (Section 3301(d))
9. Plaintiff incorporates by reference the averments set forth above.
10. The parties have been separated for a period of more than two years.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff requests the Court to enter a decree of divorce.
Respectfully submitted,
'BY: Sa~.u~;l~W~. Milke s
JACOBSEN & MILKES
52 E. High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 249-6427
(717) 249-8427 - Fax
Attorney No. 30130
VERIFICATION
I hereby verify that the statements made in the foregoing 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.
· KUTSCH
LAW OFFICES OF
.JACOBSEN & MILKES
52 EAST HIGH STREET
CARLISLE, PA 17013-3085
(717) 249-6427
John R. Kutsch,
Plaintiff
Antonia M. Galonski,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 01- 1041 CIVIL TERM
IN DIVORCE
CF~RTTFTCATF~ OF .~F, RVIC. F,
I, Shelley Eichelberger, hereby certify that a true and correct copy of a Notice
To Defend Rights and Claim Rights and a true and correct cepy of a Complaint [n
Divorce Under Section 3301(c), was duly served tbr the Defendant, Antonia M.
Galonski, by a registered letter deposited in the U.S. Mai] on February 22, 2001,
addressed as fbllows:
Antonia M. Galonski
F22 Shirley Drive
Lawrensville, NJ 08648
And further that this attached card deraonstrates that on February 24, 2001,
the Defendant was se~ved.
I hereby verify that the statements made in the foregoing 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.
'~ DomestJc
JOHN R. KUTSCH,
Plaintiff
V
ANTONIA M. GALONSKI,
Defendant
BROUJOS & GILROY, p.c.
AT17ORNEYS AT LAW
4 NORTH HANOVER STREET
CARLISLE, PENNSYLVANIA 17013
717-243-4574 766-1690
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: NO. 01 - 1041 CIVIL TERM
: IN DIVORCE
ANSWER TO COMPLAINT
Defendant, Antonia M. Galonski, by her attorneys, Broujos & Gilroy, P.C., sets forth the
following in response to the Complaint in Divorce filed in the above matter:
Admitted.
Admitted.
Admitted.
Admitted.
Admitted.
Admitted.
COUNT I - DIVORCE (Section 3301(c))
2
4
6
7
Admitted that Defendant has been advised that marriage counseling is available. By way of
further answer, Defendant requests that marriage counseling be ordered in this case as allowed
by Pennsylvania law.
Denied.
WltEREFORE, Defendant requests your Honorable Court to dismiss the complaint in divorce.
COUNT II - D1VORCE {Section 3301(d})
No responsive pleading is required.
Denied.
10
WItEREFORE, Defendant requests your Honorable Court to dismiss the complaint in divorce.
Respectfully submitted,
4 North Hanover Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-4574
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
unswom falsification to authorities.
DATE:
ANT-ONIA M, GALON'~-- ~ -
JOHN R. KUTSCH,
Plaintiff
VS.
ANTONIA M. GALONSKI,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
· CUMBERLAND COUNT~, PENNSYLVANIA
: CIVIL ACTION. LAW
: NO. 01. 1041 CIVIL TERM
IN DIVORCE
PRAEClPE TO WITHDRAW APPEARANCE
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Please withdraw my appearance on behalf of the Plaintiff, John R. Kutsch, in the
above captioned case.
· quire
JACOBSEN & MILKES
52 East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 249-6427
PRAECIPE TO ENTER APPEARANCE
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Please enter my appearance on behalf of the Plaintiff, John R. Kutsch, in the
above captioned case.
[NDSAY
1~le, PA
SAIDIS, SHUFF, FL. OWER & LINDSA . .
Attorneys for ~!alntiff ~'*% Y- P C
By:~
26 West High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-6222
SAIDIS
SHUFF, FLOWER
& LINDSAY
26 W. High Street
Carlisle, PA
JOHN R. KUTSCH,
Plaintiff
VS.
ANTONIA M. GALONSKI,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 01 - 1041 CIVIL TERM
IN DIVORCE
NOTICE
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 at the Cumberland County Court House, Carlisle,
Pennsylvania, 17013.
IF YOU DO NOT FILE A CLAIM FOR ALIMONY, DIVISION OF PROPERTY,
LAWYERS FEES OR EXPENSES BEFORE A DECREE OF 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, OO TO OR TELEPHONE THE OFFICE SET
FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP.
CUMBERLAND COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION
2 LIBERTY AVENUE
CARLISLE, PENNSYLVANIA 17013
(717) 249-3166
SAIDIS, SHUFF, FLOWER & LINDSAY, P.C.
Attorneys for Plaintiff
By: ,Car~ Esquire
~4693
26 West High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-6222
SAIDIS
SHUFF, FLOWER
& LINDSAY
26 W. High Street
JOHN R. KUTSCH,
Plaintiff
VS.
ANTONIA M. GALONSKI,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: NO. 01 - 1041 CIVIL TERM
: IN DIVORCE
AMENDED COMPLAINT
IN DIVORCE
JOHN R. KUTSCH, Plaintiff, by his attorneys, SAIDIS, SHUFF, FLOWER &
LINDSAY, respectfully represents:
1. The Plaintiff is John R. Kutsch, who currently resides at 107 Shidey Lane,
Boiling Spdngs, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
2. The Defendant is Antonia M. Galonski, who currently resides at F22 Shirley
Lane, Memer County, Lawrenceville, New Jersey 08648.
3. The Plaintiff has been bona fide residents in the Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania for at least six months immediately prior to the filing of this Complaint.
4. The Plaintiff and Defendant were married on August 18, 1979.
COUNT I - DIVORCE PURSUANT TO
23 Pa. C.S.A..~3301(c) and ~,3301(d)
5. The marriage is irretrievably broken.
6. Plaintiff has been advised of the availability of marriage counseling and of the
right to request that the Court require the parties to participate in marriage counseling,
and does not request counseling.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff prays this Honorable Court to enter a Decree in Divorce
divorcing Plaintiff from Defendant.
_COUNT II - EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTION
7. The averments of Paragraph 1-6 are incorporated herein by reference as
though set out in full.
8. in the course of their marriage, the parties have acquired certain property,
both personal and real.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff prays this Honorable Court to equitably divide said
property.
SAIDIS, SHUFF, FLOWER & LINDSAY, P.C.
Attorneys for Plaintiff
By:
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-6222
SAIDIS
SHUFF, FLOWER
& LINDSAY
Carlisle, PA
VERIFICATION
I, the undersigned, hereby verify that the statements made herein 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.
SAIDIS
SHUFF, FLOWER
& LINDSAY
26 W. High Street
Carlisle, PA
JOHN R. KUTSCH,
Plaintiff
V
ANTONIA M. GALONSKI,
Defendant
BROUJOS & GILROY, P.c.
ATTO1LNEY$ AT LAW
4 NORTH HANOVER STREET
CARLISLE, PENNSYLVANIA 17013
717-243-4574 766-1690
:IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
:CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
:
:NO. 01 - 1041 CIVIL ACTION - LAW
:
_.
:IN DIVORCE
PETITION RAISING CLAIM FOR ALIMONY, COUNSEL FEES AND EXPENSES
Defendant, Antonia M. Galonski, by her attorneys, Broujos & Gilroy, P.C., sets forth the
following:
1
Defendant requests that the court award her alimony after the entry of the divorce
decree.
2
Defendant requests your Honorable Court to award her counsel fees, costs and expenses
in connection with the resolution of all other issues involved in this divorce action.
Respectfully submitted,
Hubert X. Gilroy)/Esquire
Attorney for D,gl~ndant
Broujos & G'~l'oy, PC.
4 North Hanover Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-4574
Supreme Court ID No. 29943
SAIDIS
SHUFF, FLOWER
& LINDSAY
AT~0RI~¥S*AT*LAW
26 W. High Street
Carlisle, PA
JOHN R. KUTSCH,
Plaintiff
VS.
ANTONIA M. GALONSKI,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: NO. 01 - 1041 CIVlLTERM
:
: IN DIVORCE
AFFIDAVIT UNDER § 3301(d) OF
THE DIVORCE CODE
The Parties to this action separated on July 1, 2000 and have continued
to live separate and apart for a period of at least two years.
2. The marriage is irretrievably broken.
3. 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.
VERIFICATION
I, the undersigned, hereby verify that the statements made herein are true and
correct. I understand that false statements hereir~ are made subject to the penalties of
18 Pa. C.S. § 4904, relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
R. Kutsch
Date: ~'//¥/' ~'-
KATS, JAMISON, VAN DER VEEN & ASSOCIATES
By: Marina Kats, Esquire
Identification No. 53020
25 Bustleton Avenue
Feasterviile, PA 19053
(215) 396-9001
PAULEITE HARRIS
Attorney for Plaintiff
: COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Plaintiff,
VS.
CARLISLE SPORTS EMPORIUM, INC.
and
JOHN DOE, EMPLOYEE
and
TRAVIS BEST
Defendants.
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
NO: 01-1403 Civil
PLAINTIFF, PAULETTE HARRIS' ANSWER TO DEFENDANTS,
CARLISLE SPORTS EMPORIUM, INC. AND JOHN DOE'S NEW MATTED
28. Denied. Paragraph 28 is a conclusion of law to which no responsive pleading is
required. To the extem a pleading is required, the averment that "plaintiff's complaint fails to
state a cause of action or causes of action against answering defendant upon which relief may be
granted" is specifically denied. On the contrary, plaimiff's Complaint states a valid cause of
action of negligence against answering defendants for which relief may be granted.
29. Denied. Paragraph 29 is a conclusion of law to which no responsive pleading is
required. To the extent a pleading is required, the averment that "plaintiff was comparatively
negligent so as to totally bar her recovery in this case..." is specifically denied. On the contrary,
the injuries and damages sustained by plaintiff were caused solely by the negligence,
carelessness and recklessness of answering defendants, and were due in no manner whatsoever to
any act or failure to act on the part of plaintiff.
30. Denied. Paragraph 30 is a conclusion of law to which no responsive pleading is
required. To the extent a pleading is required, the averment that "plaintiff assumed the risk of
injury under the circumstances ...."is specifically denied. On the contrary, plaintiff assumed no
known risk and the injuries and damages sustained by plaintiff were caused solely by the
negligence, carelessness and recklessness of answering defendants.
31. Denied. Paragraph 31 is a conclusion of law to which no responsive pleading is
required. To the extent a pleading is required, the averment that plaintiff's claims are barred by
the statute of limitations and/or the doctrine of laches is specifically denied. On the contrary,
plaintiff's claims arise out of an accident that occurred on or about March 13, 1999 and this
action was commenced by Complaint filed on March 12, 2001. Clearly, plaintiff commenced this
action with the Court within the applicable two-year statute of limitations and without delay.
32. Denied. Paragraph 32 is a conclusion of law to which no responsive pleading is
required. To the extent a pleading is required, the averment that the injuries sustained by
plaintiff were not caused by any conduct on the part of answering defendants is specifically
denied. On the contrary, the injuries sustained by plaintiff were caused solely by the negligence,
carelessness and recklessness of answering defendants, and were due in no manner whatsoever to
any act or failure to act on the part of plaintiff.
33. Denied. Paragraph 33 is a conclusion of law to which no responsive pleading is
required. To the extent a pleading is required, the averment that "the incident complained of was
caused solely by the negligence and/or otherwise liability producing conduct of the plaintiff or
other persons or entities over whom or which answering defendant neither exercised control nor
had any duty to control under the circumstances .... "is specifically denied. On the contrary, the
injuries and damages sustained by plaintiff were caused solely by the negligence, carelessness
and recklessness of answering defendants, and were due in no manner whatsoever to any act or
failure to act on the part of plaintiff.
34. Denied. Paragraph 34 is a conclusion of law to which no responsive pleading is
required. To the extent a pleading is required, the averment that "plaintiff's injuries were caused
in whole or in part by persons or entities over whom answering defendant had no control or right
to control .... "is specifically denied. On the contrary, the injuries and damages sustained by
plaintiff were caused solely by the negligence, carelessness and recklessness of answering
defendants, and were due in no manner whatsoever to any act or failure to act by plaintiff.
35. Denied. Paragraph 35 is a conclusion of law to which no responsive pleading is
required. To the extent a pleading is required, the averment that "the incident and damages
alleged in plaintiff's Complaint were the result of the sole negligence and/or intentional conduct
of plaintiff .... "is specifically denied. On the contrary, the injuries and damages sustained by
plaintiff were caused solely by the negligence, carelessness and recklessness of answering
defendants, and were due in no manner whatsoever to any act or failure to act by plaintiff.
36. Denied. Paragraph 36 is a conclusion of law to which no responsive pleading is
required. To the extent a pleading is required, the averment that defendants' negligence was not
the proximate cause of plaintiff's injuries and damages is specifically denied. On the contrary,
the injuries and damages sustained by plaintiffwere caused solely and proximately by the
negligence, carelessness and recklessness of answering defendants, and were due in no manner
xvhatsoever to any act or failure to act by plaintiff.
37. Denied. Paragraph 37 is a conclusion of law to which no responsive pleading is
required. To the extent a pleading is required, after reasonable investigation, plaintiffs are
without knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth or the falsity of the
averments contained in Paragraph 37 of defendants' New Matter and such averments are deemed
at issue. Strict proof of said averment is demanded at the trial of this case.
38. Denied. Paragraph 38 is a conclusion of law to which no responsive pleading is
required. To the extent a pleading is required, after reasonable investigation, plaintiffs are
without knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to the truth or the falsity of the
averments contained in Paragraph 38 of defendants' New Matter and such averments are deemed
at issue. Strict proof of said averment is demanded at the trial of this case.
WHEREFORE, plaintiff, Paulette Harris, demands judgment against defendants in an
amount not in excess of $50,000.00, plus interest, costs and attorney's fees and such relief as this
Court deems appropriate.
39-41. The averments in paragraphs 39-41 are not directed to answering plaintiff and
therefore, no responsive pleading is required.
WHEREFORE, plaintiff, Paulette Harris, demands judgment against defendants in an
amount not in excess of $50,000.00, plus interest, costs and attorney's fees and such relief as this
Court deems appropriate.
, ,~ATS, JAMISON, van der
~~~ VEEN & ASSOCIATES
arina Kats, Esquire
Attorney for Plaintiff
VERIFICATION
I, Marina Kats, Esquire, hereby states that I am the attorney for plaintiffs in this action,
and verify that the statements made in the foregoing Answer to defendants' New Matter are true
and correct to the best of my knowledge, information and belief.
The undersigned understands that the statements therein are made subject to the penalties
of 18 Pa.C.S.A. Section 4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
KATS, JAMISON, van der VEEN & ASSOCIATES
~ , squirearn~'na~Kat ~/
M t~'E
Attorney for plaintiff
Dated: August 22, 2002
KATS, JAMISON, VAN DER VEEN & ASSOCIATES
By: Marina Kats, Esquire
Identification No. 53020
25 Bustleton Avenue
Feasterville, PA 19053
(215) 3%-9001
PAULETTE HARRIS
Attorney for Plaintiff
Plaintiff,
VS.
CARLISLE SPORTS EMPORIUM, INC.
and
JOHN DOE, EMPLOYEE
and
TRAVIS BEST
Defendants.
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
NO: 01-1403 Civil
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, the undersigned attorney for plaintiff, hereby certify that plaintiff's Answer to
defendants' New Matter was served via first-class mail upon the following:
John T. Asher, III, Esquire
SPECTOR, GADON & ROSEN, P.C.
Seven Penn Center Plaza
1635 Market Street, 7th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19103
KATS, JAMISONr,v~
[fVlarlina~aatats, Esquir~
Attorney for plaintiff
der VEEN & ASSOCIATES
Dated: August 22, 2002
SAIDIS
SHUFF, FLOWER
& LINDSAY
ATrORNEYSoAT*LAW
26 W. High Street
Carlisle, PA
JOHN R. KuTSCH,
Plaintiff
VS.
ANTONIA M. GALONSKI,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 01 - 1041 CIVIL TERM
IN DIVORCE
WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REQUEST
ENTRY OF A DIVORCE DECREE UNDER
S330'1(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 to the best
of my knowledge, information and belief. I understand that false statements herein are
made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. 4904 relating to unsworn falsification to
authorities.
SAIDIS
SHUFF, FLOWER
& LINDSAY
ATIDRI~*AT*LAW
26 W. High Street
Carlisle, PA
JOHN R. KUTSCH,
Plaintiff
VS.
ANTONIA M. GALONSKI,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
:
: CIVIL ACTION. LAW
: NO. 01 - 1041 CIVIL TERM
:
: IN DIVORCE
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 Section 330!(c) 3301(d)(1)
of the Divorce Code. (Strike out inapplicable section).
2. Date and manner of service of the complaint: Proof of service filed March 1,
2001.
3. (Complete either paragraph (a) or (b)).
'~3n"/~ Cf +~'" D:.v, Cg~ ~"cd~' ~',, +~-^ o~c~-*~ ~,,,
........... on
(b) (1) Date of execution of the Plaintiff's affidavit required by
Section 3301(d) of the Divorce Code: ~
(2) Date of service of the Plaintiff's affidavit upon the Defendant: =
4. Related claims pending: None
5. Complete either (a) or (b).
(a) Date and manner of service of the notice of intention to file
praecipe to transmit record, a copy of which is attached:
(b) Date Plaintiff's Waiver of Notice in 3301(c) Divorce was filed with
the Prothonotary:n/a
Date Defendant's Waiver of Notice in 3301(c) Divorce was filed with the
. o hono,a :
Carol J. Lin~,t^ttorne? for ~aintiff
JOHN R. KUTSCH, :
Plaintiff :
:
VS. :
:
ANTONIA M. GALONSKI, :
Defendant :
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 01 - 1041 CIVIL
IN DIVORCE
THE MASTER: Today is Tuesday, August 27,
2002. This is the date set for a hearing in the above
captioned divorce proceedings. Present in the hearing room
are the Plaintiff, John R. Kutsch, and his counsel Carol J.
Lindsay, and the Defendant, Antonia M. Galonski, and her
counsel Hubert X. Gilroy.
This action was commenced by the filing of a
divorce complaint on February 22, 2001, raising grounds for
divorce of irretrievable breakdown of the marriage. No
economic claims were raised in the complaint. On November
27, 2001, the Plaintiff filed an amended complaint raising
the claim of equitable distribution; wife filed a petition
on December 3, 2001, raising the additional claims of
alimony and counsel fees and expenses.
The Master has been advised after
negotiations today that the parties have reached an
agreement with respect to the claim of equitable
distribution and a temporary agreement with respect to the
claim of alimony. The agreement is going to be placed on
the record in the presence of the parties. The parties
will be bound by the terms of the agreement even though
there is no subsequent signing of the agreement affirming
the terms of settlement. Counsel can return later today
with the parties to review the agreement and make any
correction of typographical errors with the understanding
that no substantive changes can be made to the agreement as
stated on the record.
The Master will prepare an order vacating
his appointment but understands that in accordance with the
terms of the agreement the Master will retain jurisdiction
over the claim of alimony and that subsequently in
accordance with the agreement, the Master, on petition of
either party, may be reappointed by the Court to consider
the alimony issue which may be presented at a future time.
The parties were married on August 18, 1979,
and separated on March 1, 1999, for purposes of equitable
distribution and on July 4, 2000, for purposes of obtaining
the divorce decree. The parties have stipulated to the
use of these two dates inasmuch as they have utilized the
dates to effect a different arrangement with regard to the
equitable distribution and the date wherein the beginning
of the separation for purposes of obtaining the divorce is
relevant. The divorce is going to be obtained under
Section 3301(d). The affidavit under that section was
filed by husband on August 26, 2002, averring the
separation as of July 1, 2000. Mr. Gilroy has indicated
that he will on the record waive notice of intention to
request entry of decree so that counsel for husband can
immediately pursue obtaining a decree without the twenty
day waiting period following the notice of intention to
request decree.
There were no children born of this
marriage.
As indicated, the Master will retain
jurisdiction, if necessary, to review any subsequent
alimony issues and such a notation will be made in the
divorce decree in the appropriate section dealing with the
retention of jurisdiction by the Court. Ms. Lindsay.
MS. LINDSAY:
(Whereupon, Joint Exhibit Nos. 1 and 2 were
marked for identification and admitted into the record.)
1. The parties will divide their property in a manner set
out on Joint Exhibit No. 1. According to the terms of
which, the house will be dealt with separately as set out
herein and wife will retain the 1993 Volvo, the joint First
Union account, the Vanguard Treasury account, Fidelity IRA
Asset Manager, and her Invesco IRA. Husband will retain
the Commerce Bank account, the monies which he withdrew
from the Vanguard money market account along with the
interest as computed and agreed to by the parties on Joint
Exhibit No. 1, his Fidelity IRA account, his Van Leer
401(k) account, and the Invesco IRA.
2. In order to equalize distribution, husband will pay to
wife $67,621.00. That amount will be paid by rolling over
to her his Invesco IRA in the approximate amount of
$38,000.00 with a cash payment within ten (10) days
thereafter of $29,621.00 or the difference between the
$67,621.00 and the Invesco accounts actual roll over
amount. The parties will cooperate in rolling over the
Invesco account from husband's Invesco IRA to wife's
Invesco IRA within thirty (30) days. Husband will pay to
wife an advance of the ultimate cash payment which he owes
her of $10,000.00 within five (5) days of today, the
balance in cash being paid once the parties can determine
what the actual roll over amount is.
3. In addition, husband has a Van Leer pension which has
a monthly benefit, we believe, of approximately $615.39
when husband can draw on that benefit. Husband will
prepare a QDRO transferring to wife 50% of husband's Van
Leer pension.
4. With regard to the parties' marital real estate at
F-22 Shirley Lane, Lawrenceville, New Jersey, the parties
have agreed to list the property for sale at $172,900.00
and they have agreed to the terms set out on Joint Exhibit
No. 2 which is being introduced at this time. Essentially,
the parties agree that the property will be marketed, that
they will agree to reasonable reductions in price as
suggested by their realtor and will accept any offer within
5% of the asking price. They will pay the cost of sale and
the mortgage and will reimburse husband for his payment of
the mortgage payments, the condominium fees or the
community fees, utilities, real estate taxes, and any fix
up costs not to exceed $2,000.00. After those
reimbursements are made, the proceeds will be equally
divided. If wife pays any expenses on the house, she will
be reimbursed for those also.
5. The parties waive any claim that they may have for
counsel fees and costs.
6. The parties have agreed to a temporary alimony
provision based on the assumption that wife has an earning
capacity of $35,000.00 per year and husband has an earning
capacity of $70,000.00 per year. Based on that
assumption, husband will pay to wife alimony in the amount
of $250.00 per month pending a hearing to be set six (6)
months henceforth. In the event that the hearing, for some
reason, is postponed past six (6) months, the Master is
permitted to make any alimony ordered into the future
retroactive to the original hearing date.
7. Alimony will be paid commencing the same month in
which there is the entry of a decree in divorce. Husband
will pay alimony within five (5) days of the date of the
entry of decree in divorce and on the same day of each
month and every subsequent month.
8. The parties are encouraged to find employment within
the next six (6) months in order to develop some basis for
the finding of an earning capacity although the employment
they find is not the only basis for an earning capacity
which may be developed at the alimony hearing. The Master
is not bound by the stipulation today with respect to the
assessed earning capacities which are only temporary and
for the purpose of allowing the parties to continue to seek
employment. All evidence relating to earning capacity and
earnings will be open to review by the Master at the
hearing to be scheduled six (6) months from today's date.
9. Plaintiff will proceed to obtain a decree in divorce.
The decree in divorce will articulate that the issue of
alimony is reserved for determination by the Master.
10. The Master will seek from the Court the vacation of
his appointment on the understanding that he may be
reappointed on the motion by either party to make the
determination of the alimony claim anticipated in six (6)
months.
11. At the wife's reasonable request, husband will
cooperate in any life insurance application wife seeks to
insure husband's life for purpose of securing alimony or
otherwise, with the understanding that said insurance will
not in any way negatively impact husband's ability to get
other insurance. Wife may claim an insurance cost as a
reasonable expense and the Master is free to accept the
reasonableness of her expense or not.
12. Wife's counsel agrees to execute a waiver of the
twenty (20) day notice upon preparation by husband's
counsel and presentation to attorney Gilroy so that the
decree in divorce may be entered as soon as possible.
13. Except as herein otherwise provided, each party may
dispose of his or her property in any way and each party
hereby waives and relinquishes any and all rights he or she
may now have or hereafter acquire under the present or
future laws of any jurisdiction to share in the property or
the estate of the other as a result of the marital
relationship including without limitation, statutory
allowance, widow's allowance, right of intestacy, right to
take against the will of the other, and right to act as
administrator or executor in the other's estate. Each will
at the request of the other execute, acknowledge, and
deliver any and all instruments which may be necessary or
advisable to carry into effect this mutual waiver and
relinquishment of all such interest, rights, and claims.
MS. LINDSAY: John, have you heard the
agreement as I dictated it today, have heard it and
understood it?
about it?
MR. KUTSCH:
MS. LINDSAY:
MR. KUTSCH:
MS. LINDSAY:
Yes.
Do you agree to it?
Yes.
Do you have any questions
MR. KUTSCH: No.
MR. GILROY: Toni, have you heard the
agreement that attorney Lindsay and I have put on the
record as we have just dictated it?
MS. GALONSKI: Yes.
MR. GILROY: Are you in agreement with the
terms?
MS. GALONSKI:
MR. GILROY:
THE MASTER:
Will I get to read it?
Do you want to read it?
You can read it and make
correction of tyPographical errors but no substantive
changes.
MR. GILROY: You cannot say, no, I want this
asset instead of that asset or you cannot say, n°, I am
changing my mind on the alimony agreement. We have agreed
upon the substantive issues and you will get a chance to
read it later on. But knowing that you cannot change any
s~bstantive decisions, are you in agreement to resolve the
case as we have outlined it?
MS. GALONSKI: I have two questions.
THE MASTER: Off the record.
(A discussion was held off the record.)
MR. GILROY: The date of separation of the
parties is July 4, 2000, for purposes of the affidavit
filed by the Plaintiff under Section 3301(d) and the
parties have continued to live separate and apart for a
period of at least two years since that time.
Toni, with the modification of the date of
separation from July 1, 2000 to July 4, 2000, are you now
satisfied and do you understand what we have placed on the
record as part of an agreement?
MS. GALONSKI: Yes.
MR. GILROY: And you are satisfied to
proceed with that?
MS. GALONSI: Yes.
(A discussion was held off the record.)
THE MASTER: A hearing is scheduled on the
alimony issue, if necessary, for Tuesday, February 25,
2003, at 9:00 a.m. Notices will be sent to counsel and
the parties.
I acknowledge that I have read the above
stipulation and agreement, that I understand the terms of
settlement as set forth herein, and that by signing below I
ratify and affirm the agreement previously made and intend
to bind myself to the settlement as a contract obligating
myself to the terms of settlement and subjecting myself to
the methods and procedures of enforcement which may be
imposed by law and in particular Section 3105 of the
Domestic Relations Code.
WITNESS:
Carol ~ ~ndsay
Attorn~/for Plaintiff
DATE:
/ / R. Kutsch
onla M Galon~kl
JOHN R. KUTSCH,
Plaintiff
VERSUS
AiNTONIA M. GALONSKI,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY
STATE OF ~ PENNA.
NO. 01-1041 CIVIL
IN DIVORCE
DECREE iN
DIVORCE
, It IS ORDERED AND
DECREED THAT
JOHN R. KUTSCH
ANTONIA M. GALONSKI
AND
ARE DIVORCED FROM THE BONDS OF MATRIMONY.
, PLAINTIFF,
, DEFENDANT,
THE COURT RETAINS JURISDICTION OF THE FOLLOWING CLAIMS WHICH HAVE
BEEN RAISED OF RECORD IN THIS ACTION FOR WHICH A FINAL ORDER HAS NOT
YET BEEN ENTERED;
NONE. The terms of the Master's Stipulation dated August 27, 2002 are
incorporated but not merged into this Decree in Divorce.
PROTHONOTARY
JOHN R. KUTSCH,
Plaintiff
¥S.
ANTONIA M. GALONSKI,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 01-1041 CIVILTERM
IN DIVORCE
PRAECIPE TO WITHDRAW APPEARANCE
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Please withdraw my appearance on behalf of the Plaintiff, John R, Kutsch, in the
above captioned case,
Samuel W. Milkes, Esquire
JACOBSEN & MILKES
52 East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 249-6427
PRAECIPE TO ENTER APPEARANCE
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Please enter my appearance on behalf of the Plaintiff, John R. Kutsch, in the
above captioned case.
SAIDIS
SIFt/fi, FLOWER
& LINDSAY
26 W. High Street
Carlisle, PA
SAIDIS, SHUFF, FLOWER & LINDSA¥, P.C.
Attorneys for Plaintiff ~ ~
/.~ar~'J; Lin~ay, Esquire
ID'~ 44693
26 West High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-6222
SAIDIS
SHUFF, FLOWER
& LINDSAY
26 W. High Street
Carlisle, PA
JOHN R. KUTSCH,
Plaintiff
VS.
ANTONIA M. GALONSKI,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
:
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: NO. 01-104t ClVlLTERM
:
: IN DIVORCE
NOTICE
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 reEef 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 the Cumberland County Court House, Carlisle,
Pennsylvania, 17013.
IF YOU DO NOT FILE A CLAIM FOR ALIMONY, DIVISION OF PROPERTY,
LAWYERS FEES OR EXPENSES BEFORE A DECREE OF 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 TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP.
CUMBERLAND COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION
2 LIBERTY AVENUE
CARLISLE, PENNSYLVANIA 17013
(717) 249-3166
SAIDIS, SHUFF, FLOWER & LINDSAY, P.C.
Attorneys for Plaintiff
By: ~9L~n?say, Esquire
26 West High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-6222
JOHN R. KUTSCH,
Plaintiff
VS.
ANTONIA M. GALONSKI,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
:
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: NO. 01-104'1 ClVlLTERM
:
: IN DIVORCE
AMENDED COMPLAINT
IN DIVORCE
SAIDIS
SHUFF, FLOWER
& LINDSAY
26 W. High Street
Carlisle, PA
JOHN R. KUTSCH, Plaintiff, by his attorneys, SAIDIS, SHUFF, FLOWER &
LINDSAY, respectfully represents:
1. The Plaintiff is John R. Kutsch, who currently resides at 107 Shirley Lane,
Boiling Springs, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
2. The Defendant is Antonia M. Galonski, who currently resides at F22 Shirley
Lane, Mercer County, Lawrenceville, New Jersey 08648.
3. The Plaintiff has been bona fide residents in the Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania for at least six months immediately prior to the filing of this Complaint.
4. The Plaintiff and Defendant were married on August 18, 1979.
COUNT I - DIVORCE PURSUANT TO
23 Pa. C.S.A. §3301(c) and §330'1(d)
5. The marriage is irretrievably broken.
6. Plaintiff has been advised of the availability of marriage counseling and of the
right to request that the Court require the parties to participate in marriage counseling,
and does not request counseling.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff prays this Honorable Court to enter a Decree in Divorce
divorcing Plaintiff from Defendant.
COUNT II o EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTION
7. The averments of Paragraph 1-6 are incorporated herein by reference as
though set out in full.
8. In the course of their marriage, the parties have acquired certain property,
both personal and real.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff prays this Honorable Court to equitably divide said
property.
Date:
SAIDIS, SHUFF, FLOWER & LINDSAY, P.C.
Attorneys for Plaintiff
By: Carol .~ir~say, Esquire
26 West High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-6222
SAIDIS
SHUFF, FLOWER
& LINDSAY
26 W. High Street
Carlisle, PA
VERIFICATION
I, the undersigned, hereby verify that the statements made herein 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.
John'~' "-/"?'/' /
SAIDIS
SHUFF, FLOWER
& LINDSAY
26 W. High $1reet
Carlisle, PA