HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-3735CHRISTINA ANN WALTER,
PLAINTIFF
vs.
CHRISTOPHER KENT WALTER,
DEFENDANT
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
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NO. 3
CIVIL TERM
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: ACTION FOR DIVORCE / CUSTODY
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Carlisle PA 17013
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CHRISTINA ANN WALTER, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
PLAINTIFF : OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
VS. : NO.373,r CIVIL TERM
CHRISTOPHER KENT WALTER, : CIVIL ACTION - LAW
DEFENDANT : ACTION FOR DIVORCE / CUSTODY
COMPLAINT FOR NO-FA LT D YORCE
UNDER SECTION 3301(c) OF THE DIVORCE CODE
AND NOW, comes the Plaintiff, CHRISTINA ANN WALTER, by and through her
counsel, Susan Kay Candiello, Esquire, of the Law Firm of Susan Kay Candiello, P.C., and makes
the following consolidated complaint in divorce for divorce and custody.
1. Plaintiff is CHRISTINA ANN WALTER, an adult individual, who resides at
1147 Pheasant Drive, North, Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, 17013. The Plaintiff
has resided in Cumberland County for over six (6) months.
2. Defendant is CHRISTOPHER KENT WALTER, an adult individual, who
resides at 526 Brook Circle, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, 17050.
3. Plaintiff and Defendant have been bona fide residents in the Commonwealth for at
least six (6) months immediately previous to the filing of this Complaint.
4. The Plaintiff and Defendant were lawfully married on November 24, 2007.
5. There have been no prior actions of divorce or for annulment between the parties
except this Complaint filed for divorce.
6. The marriage is irretrievably broken.
7. Plaintiff has been advised of the availability of counseling and of the right to
request that the court require the parties to participate in counseling. Plaintiff has chosen not to
engage in, or to request any counseling.
8. Neither Plaintiff nor Defendant were ever members of the United States Military
Service.
9. Plaintiff and Defendant have one (1) child from their marriage, GAVIN
CHRISTOPHER WALTER, born on November 17, 2008.
COUNT I _REQUEST FOR NO-FAULT RDMM
UNDER &?TI_UN, 1(c) OF THE DIVORCE CODE
10. Paragraphs 1 through 9 of this Complaint are incorporated herein by reference
thereto.
11. After ninety (90) days have elapsed from the date of filing of this Complaint,
Plaintiff intends to file an Affidavit consenting to the divorce. Plaintiff believes Defendant may
also file such an affidavit.
WHEREFORE, if both parties file affidavits consenting to a divorce after ninety (90)
days have elapsed from the date of filing of this Complaint, Plaintiff, CHRISTINA ANN
WALTER, respectfidly requests the court to enter a Decree of Divorce pursuant to section
3301(c) of the Divorce Code.
COUNT II -
12. Paragraphs 1 through 11 of this Complaint are incorporated herein by reference
thereto.
13. The parties are the parents of the following minor children who reside with the
Plaintiff and the Defendant at this time:
NAME
GAVIN CHRISTOPHER WALTER
AGE SEX DATE OF BIRTH
6 months Male November 17, 2008
16. During the past year the child has resided with the parties and at the addresses
herein indicated:
WITH WHOM
Plaintiff and Defendant
Plaintiff
ADDRESS
1147 Pheasant Drive
Carlisle, PA
1147 Pheasant Drive
Carlisle, PA
FROM / TO
Birth to January, 2009
January 2009 to Present
17. Plaintiff has not participated in any other litigation concerning the child in this or
any other state.
18. There are no other proceedings pending involving custody of the child in this or
any other state.
19. Plaintiff knows of no person not a party to these proceedings who has physical
custody of the child or who claims to have custody, partial custody or visitation rights with
respect to the child.
20. The best interests of the child will be served if Plaintiff and Defendant have
Shared Legal and Physical Custody of their child.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff, CHRISTINA ANN WALTER, requests this Honorable
Court grant Plaintiff, CHRISTINA ANN WALTER, and Defendant, CHRISTOPHER KENT
WALTER, Shared Legal Custody and Shared Physical Custody of the minor child, GAVIN
CHRISTOPHER WALTER, as in the child's best interest.
Respectfully submitted,
LAW FIRM OF SUSAl
Dated: June, 2009
St'&n Kay
KAY CANDIELLO, P.C.
PA I.D. 64998
4010 Gl lace
Mechanicsburg PA 17055
(717) 724-2278
VERIFICATION
The undersigned hereby verifies that the facts averred in the foregoing document are true
and correct to the best of her knowledge, information, and belief. This verification is made
subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S.A. §4904 relating to unworn falsification to authorities.
DATED: Lo JAaCX) 13 AJO- 'tzz
CHRISTINA ANN WALTER
OF THE 1O TARP
2009 JUN -5 PM 3: 0 7
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CHRISTINA ANN WALTER
PLAINTIFF
V.
CHRISTOPHER KENT WALTER
DEFENDANT
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS O
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVA
2009-3735 CIVIL ACTION LAW
IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, Thursday, June 11, 2009 , upon consideration of the attach
it is hereby directed that parties and their respective counsel appear before Jacqueline M. Verney, E
at 4th Floor, Cumberland County Courthouse, Carlisle on Thursday, July 09, 2009
for a Pre-Hearing Custody Conference. At such conference, an effort will be made to resolve the i"
if this cannot be accomplished, to define and narrow the issues to be heard by the court, and to ente
order. Failure to appear at the conference may provide grounds for entry of a temporary or perman
The court hereby directs the parties to furnish any and all existing Protection from A
Special Relief orders, and Custody orders to the conciliator 48 hours prior to scheduled heal
FOR. THE COURT,
By: /s/ ac ueline M. Verne Es .
Custody Conciliator
The Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County is required by law to comply 'A
with Disabilites Act of 1990. For infonnation about accessible facilities and reasonable accor
available to disabled individuals having business before the court, please contact our office. i
must be made at least 72 hours prior to any hearing or business before the court. You must at
conference or hearing.
YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR ATTORNEY AT ONCE. IF Y
HAVE AN ATTORNEY OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE O
FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP.
Cumberland County Bar Association
32 South Bedford Street
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
Telephone (717) 249-3166
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CHRISTINA ANN WALTER,
PLAINTIFF
VS.
CHRISTOPHER KENT WALTER,
DEFENDANT
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
: NO. 2009-3735 CIVIL TERM
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: ACTION FOR DIVORCE / CUSTODY
AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE CERTIFIED MAIL
Be it known, that on June 22, 2009, comes, SUSAN KAY CANDIELLO, who states as
follows:
I am an attorney licensed to practice law in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
2. I represent Christina Ann Walter, Plaintiff in the above-captioned matter.
3. On June 13, 2009, a true and correct copy of the Complaint for No-Fault Divorce
Under Section 3301(c) of the Divorce Code, was deposited for delivery with the U.S. Postal
Service in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, being Certified/First Class Mail, restricted delivery,
return receipt requested, Article No. 7008 3230 0002 2511 7102, and addressed to the Defendant,
Christopher Kent Walter, 526 Breezewood Court, Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, 17050.
4. The return receipt card signed by the Defendant, Christopher Kent Walter,
showing a date of service of June 17, 2009, is attached hereto as Exhibit "A".
5. Service by certified mail meets the requirements of Pa.R.C.P. 404(2) and
Pa.R.C.P. 403.
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item 4 If Restricted Delivery is desired.
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so that we can return the card to you.
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or on the front If space permits.
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? Insured mail ? C.O.D.
4. ReWlcted Delivery? (EA" Fog) 13 Yes
2. Article Number
Mansferftmservroe!et 7008 3232 2202 2511 7122 _
PS Form 3811, FebruaryzUM Domestic Return Receipt 102595-02-WI 640
Exhibit "A"
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CHRISTINA ANN WALTER, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. : NO. 2009-3735 CIVIL ACTION - LAW
CHRISTOPHER KENT WALTER, :
Defendant : IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this 8`h day of July, 2009, being advised that the parties have reached
a stipulated agreement, the Conciliator hereby relinquishes jurisdiction in this matter.
FOR THE COURT,
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