HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-3541DAWN MURCAVAGE,
Plaintiff
V.
MURCAVAGE,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
s NO. 0q3 sf l `w
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: IN DIVORCE
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includ ng custody or visitation of your children.
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Melani L. Erb, Esquire
2132 M arket Street
Camp Hill, PA 17011
717-97 5-9446
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DA MURCAVAGE,
Plaintiff
V.
MURCAVAGE,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
No. 091 367//
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE
COMPLAINT UNDER SECTION 3301(c) or 3301(d)
OF THE DIVORCE CODE
AND NOW, comes the Plaintiff, Dawn Murcavage, by and through her attorney, Melanie
L. Erb Esquire and the Law Offices of Darrell C. Dethlefs, who brings this Complaint in
and avers as follows:
1. Plaintiff is Dawn Murcavage, an adult individual currently residing at 1207
Musket Lane, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, 17050.
2. Defendant is Daniel Murcavage, an adult individual currently residing at 1207
Musket Lane, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
3. Plaintiff has been a bona fide resident of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for
at least six (6) months immediately prior to the filing of this Complaint.
4. Plaintiff avers that Defendant has also been a bona fide resident of the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for at least six (6) months immediately prior to the filing
of this Complaint.
5. The parties were married on August 14, 1993 in Mechanicsburg, Cumberland
County, Pennsylvania.
6. There have been no prior actions of divorce or annulment between the parties.
7. The marriage is irretrievably broken
8. Plaintiff avers that neither party is an active member of the United States Military
or its allies.
9. 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. Being so
advised, Plaintiff waives that right.
10. Plaintiff avers that Defendant has been advised of the availability of counseling
and that Defendant may have the right to request that the Court require the parties to
participate in counseling.
11. Plaintiff avers the grounds for divorce:
a. The marriage is irretrievably broken;
b. The parties consent to the divorce; or in the alternative,
grant <
C. The parties have lived separate and apart for a period or two (2) years.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff, Dawn Murcavage, respectfully requests this Honorable Court
L Decree in Divorce pursuant to Section 3301 (c) or (d) of the Divorce Code.
COUNT II
EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTION
12. Paragraphs 1 thru 11 are incorporated herein by reference as though set forth in
full.
13. Plaintiff and Defendant have acquired property during the marriage which is
subjectlto equitable distribution.
of said
14. Plaintiff and Defendant have been unable to agree as to an equitable distribution
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff, Dawn Murcavage, respectfully requests this Honorable Court to
divide all marital property pursuant to Section 3501 and 3502 of the Divorce Code prior to the
entry Of a final divorce decree.
COUNT III
CUSTODY
full.
Chloe
15. Paragraphs 1 thru 11 are incorporated herein by reference as though set forth in
16. Plaintiff seeks shared legal and primary physical custody of the minor children,
ria Murcavage, born December 19, 2000, Paris Murcavage, born December 19, 2000, and
Murcavage, born May 27, 2003.
17. The children were not born out of wedlock.
18. The children are presently in the joint custody of the parties at 1207 Musket Lane,
nicsburg, Pennsylvania, 17050.
19. During the past five years and since their birth, the children have resided at 1207
Lane, Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania with their parents.
20. The mother of the children is Dawn Murcavage, currently residing at 1207
Lane, Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, 17050. She is married to the Defendant, but
2 a divorce.
1. The father of the children is Daniel Murcavage, 1207 Musket Lane,
icsburg, Pennsylvania, 17050. He is married to the Plaintiff.
The relationship of Plaintiff to the children is that of natural mother. The Plaintiff
y resides with the following persons:
Daniel Murcavage Spouse
Demetria Murcavage Daughter
Paris Murcavage Daughter
Chloe Murcavage Daughter
23. The relationship of Defendant to the children is that of natural father. The
currently resides with the following persons:
Name Relationship
Dawn Murcavage Spouse
Demetria Murcavage Daughter
Paris Murcavage Daughter
Chloe Murcavage Daughter
24(a). Plaintiff has not participated as a party or witness, or in another capacity, in other
on concerning the custody of the children in this or another court.
24(b). Plaintiff has no information of a custody proceeding concerning the children
g in a court of this Commonwealth or any other state.
25. The best interest and permanent welfare of the children will be served by
ing the relief requested because Plaintiff has been the children's primary caregiver.
26. Each parent whose parental rights to the children have not been terminated and
the person who has physical custody of the children has been named as a party to this action. All
other persons, named below, who are known to have or claim a right to custody or visitation of
the c0dren will be given notice of the pendency of this action and the right to intervene:
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WHEREFORE, Plaintiff respectfully requests this Honorable Court to enter an Order
a custody conciliation conference.
Respectfully Submitted,
Mel ie L. Erb, Esquire
A orney I.D. No. 84445
The Law Offices of Darrell C. Dethlefs
2132 Market Street
Camp Hill, PA 17011
717-975-9446
Attorney for Plaintiff
VERIFICATION
I, DAWN MURCAVAGE, verify that the statements made in the foregoing Complaint
in Divorce are true and correct. I understand that false statements made herein are subject to the
of 18 Pa.C.S. §4904, relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
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NOTICE TO RESUME PRIOR SURNAME
Notice is hereby given that the Plaintiff/Defendant in the above matter, having
been granted a Final Decree in Divorce on the 1 r day of Q a h , 9
hereby elects to resume the prior surname of f/f Ck(j'(
and gives this written notice pursuant to the provisions of 54 P.S. 704.
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Signature of name being resuiWed
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
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COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
On the / 3 day of , 20 1 , before me, a
Notary Public, personally appeared the above af'ant known to me to be the person whose name
is subscribed to the within document and acknowledged that he/she executed the foregoing for the
purpose therein contained.
In Witness Whereof,I have hereunto set my hand and official seal.
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