HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-4593Luther E. Milspaw, Jr., Esquire
Attorney ID No. PA 19226
130 State Street, P.O. Box 946 Attorney for Plaintiff
Harrisburg, PA 17108-0946
(717) 236-3141 FAX (717) 236-0791
Email: Luthennilspaw(&milspawlawfinn.com
MICHELE M. DIBBLE, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
vs. Docket No. 4 9 - 145 93 c.?'-A Q,,•-
MARK P. DIBBLE, IN DIVORCE
Defendant IN CUSTODY
NOTICE TO DEFEND
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 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, One Courthouse Square, Carlisle,
PA.
IF YOU DO NOT FILE A CLAIM FOR ALIMONY, DIVISION OF PROPERTY,
LAWYERS FEES OR EXPENSES BEFORE A 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, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE OFFICE SET FORTH
BELOW. THIS OFFICE CAN PROVIDE YOU WITH INFORMATION ABOUT
HIRING A LAWYER.
IF YOU CANNOT AFFORD TO HIRE A LAWYER, THIS OFFICE MAY BE
ABLE TO PROVIDE YOU WITH INFORMATION ABOUT AGENCIES THAT MAY
OFFER LEGAL SERVICE TO ELIGIBLE PERSONS AT A REDUCED FEE OR NO
FEE.
CUMBERLAND COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION
32 South Bedford Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 249-3166
AVISO
USTED HA SIDO DEMANDADO/A EN CORTE. Si usted desea defenderse de las
demandas que se presentan mas adelante en las siguientes paginas, debe tomar acci6n
dentro de los pr6ximos veinte (20) dias despues de la notificaci6n de esta Demanda y Aviso
radicando personalmente o por medio de un abogado una comparecencia escrita y
radicando en la Corte por escrito sus defensas de, y objecciones a, las demandas
presentadas aqui en contra suya. Se le advierte de que si usted falla de tomar acci6n como
se describe anteriormente, el caso puede proceder sin usted y un fallo por cualquier suma
de dinero reclamada en la demanda o cualquier otra reclamaci6n o remedio solicitado por
el demandante puede ser dictado en contra suya por la Corte sin mas aviso adicional.
Usted puede perder dinero o propiedad u otros derechos importantes para usted.
USTED DEBE LLEVAR ESTE DOCUMENTO A SU ABOGADO
INMEDIATAMENTE. SI USTED NO TIENE UN ABOGADO, LLAME O VAYA A LA
SIGUIENTE OFICINA. ESTA OFICINA PUEDE PROVEERLE INFORMACION A
CERCA DE COMO CONSEGUIR UN ABOGADO.
SI USTED NO PUEDE PAGAR POR LOS SERVICIOS DE UN ABOGADO, ES
POSIBLE QUE ESTA OFICINA LE PUEDA PROVEER INFORMACION SOBRE
AGENCIAS QUE OFREZCAN SERVICIOS LEGALES SIN CARGO O BAJO COSTO A
PERSONAS QUE CUALIFICAN.
CUMBERLAND COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION
32 South Bedford Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 249-3166
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MICHELE M. DIBBLE, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
vs. Docket No. 05- YS 43 L; j T -
MARK P. DIBBLE, IN DIVORCE
Defendant IN CUSTODY
COUNT ONE
COMPLAINT IN DIVORCE UNDER SECTION 3301(c) OR 3301(d)
OF THE DIVORCE CODE
1. Plaintiff is MICHELE M. DIBBLE, who currently resides at 5904 Stephens
Crossing, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17050.
2. Defendant is MARK P. DIBBLE, who currently resides at 5904 Stephens
Crossing, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17050.
3. Both Plaintiff and Defendant have been bona fide residents in the Commonwealth
of Pennsylvania for at least six (6) months immediately previous to the filing of
this Complaint.
4. Plaintiff and Defendant were married on March 7, 1992, in Cheektowaga, New
York.
5. There have been no prior actions of divorce or for annulment of marriage between
the parties.
6. The marriage is irretrievably broken.
7. Plaintiff avers that there are two (2) children of the marriage, both of whom are
minors.
8. Plaintiff and Defendant have not yet physically separated.
9. The Plaintiff has been advised that counseling is available and that the Plaintiff
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may have the right to request that the Court require the parties to participate in
counseling.
10. Plaintiff requests the Court to enter a Decree in Divorce.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff, MICHELE M. DIBBLE, requests your Honorable Court to
enter a Decree in Divorce divorcing said Plaintiff from Defendant.
COUNT TWO
CUSTODY
11. Paragraphs 1-10 of this Complaint are incorporated herein by reference.
12. Plaintiff seeks custody of the following children:
Patrick Shane Dibble Anna Michele Dibble
Date of Birth: April 16, 1995 Date of Birth: May 10, 1998
The children were not born out of wedlock.
The children are presently in the custody of Plaintiff, who resides at5904
Stephens Crossing, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17050.
During the past five (5) years, the children have resided with the following
persons and at the following addresses:
Summer of 2005 to present
Michele M. Dibble
Mark P. Dibble
Several years prior to 2005
5904 Stephens Crossing
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
9 Sydney Lane
Stafford, VA 22554
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The mother of the children is Michele M. Dibble, the Plaintiff, currently residing at 5904
Stephens Crossing, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17050. She is married to
Defendant. The father of the children is Mark P. Dibble, the Defendant, currently residing at
5904 Stephens Crossing, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17050. He is
married to Plaintiff.
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The relationship of Plaintiff to the children is that of mother. The Plaintiff
currently resides with the following persons:
NAME
Mark P. Dibble
Patrick Shane Dibble
Anna Michele Dibble
RELATIONSHIP
Husband
Son
Daughter
The relationship of Defendant to the children is that of father. The Defendant
currently resides with the following persons:
NAME
Michele M. Dibble
Patrick Shane Dibble
Anna Michele Dibble
RELATIONSHIP
Wife
Son
Daughter
Plaintiff has not participated as a party or witness or in another capacity, in other
litigation concerning the custody of the children in this or another court.
Plaintiff has no information of a custody proceeding concerning the children
pending in a court of this Commonwealth. Plaintiff does not know of a person
not a party to the proceeding who has physical custody of the children or claims
to have custody or visitation rights with respect to the children.
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16. The best interest and permanent welfare of the children will be served by granting
the relief requested because: Plaintiff is the natural mother, the children currently
reside with her, the children will retain their present friends and there will be the
least disruption of the children's life if they remain with Plaintiff. Plaintiff has
and will continue to maintain the children in the manner to which they are
accustomed. Plaintiff will continue to provide a good home for the children.
Plaintiff otherwise should be granted custody.
17. 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.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff requests your Honorable Court to grant custody of the children,
aforesaid, to her.
COUNT THREE
EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTION
18. Paragraphs 1-17, inclusive, of this Complaint are incorporated herein by reference
as if fully set forth.
19. Plaintiff and Defendant have legally and beneficially acquired both real and
personal property during their marriage from March 7, 1992, until the present.
20. Plaintiff and Defendant have been unable to agree as to an equitable division of
said property to date of this Complaint.
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21. Plaintiff requests the Court to equitably divide all marital property and to enjoin
Plaintiff and Defendant from the removal, disposition, alienation or encumbrance
of all real and personal property of the parties.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff requests your Honorable Court to equitably divide, distribute or
assign the marital property between the parties, all as per Sections 3501-3508, inclusive, of the
Pennsylvania Divorce Code.
Attorney ID No.
130 State Street
Harrisburg, PA 17108-0946
(717) 236-3141
Facsimile (717) 236-0791
Attorney for Plaintiff
Dated: July 9, 2009
P.O. Box 946
VERIFICATION
I, Michele M. Dibble, hereby verify that the statements made in the foregoing 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.A. §4904 relating to unsworn
falsification to authorities.
Michele M. Dibble
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I, Michele M. Dibble, hereby verify that the statements made in the foregoing 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.A. §4904 relating to unsworn
falsification to authorities.
Michele M. Dibble
Dated: ? / ? , 2009
MICHELLE M. DIBBLE IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
PLAINTIFF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V.
MARK P. DIBBLE
DEFENDANT
2009-4593 CIVIL ACTION LAW
IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, WednesdaJuly, l5, 2009 upon consideration of the attached Complaint,
it is hereby directed that parties and their respective counsel appear before Dawn S. Sunday, Esq. the conciliator,
at 39 West Main Street, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055 on Thursday, August 13, 2009 at 12:00 PM
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for a Pre-Hearing Custody Conference. At such conference, an effort will be made to resolve the issues in dispute; or
if this cannot be accomplished, to define and narrow the issues to be heard by the court, and to enter into a temporary
order. Failure to appear at the conference may provide grounds for entry of a temporary or permanent order.
The court hereby directs the parties to furnish any and all existing Protection from Abuse orders,
Special Relief orders, and Custody orders to the conciliator 48 hours prior to scheduled hearing.
FOR THE COURT,
By: /s/ Dawn S. Sunda Es
Custody Conciliator
The Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County is required by law to comply with the Americans
with Disabilites Act of 1990. For information about accessible facilities and reasonable accommodations
available to disabled individuals having business before the court, please contact our office. All arrangements
must be made at least 72 hours prior to any hearing or business before the court. You must attend the scheduled
conference or hearing.
YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR ATTORNEY AT ONCE. IF YOU DO NOT
HAVE AN ATTORNEY 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
32 South Bedford Street
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
Telephone (717) 249-3166
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MICHELE M. DIBBLE, . IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
VS.
MARK P. DIBBLE,
Defendant
Docket No. 09-4593 Civil Term
IN DIVORCE
IN CUSTODY
PROOF OF SERVICE
AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
COUNTY OF DAUPHIN
ss:
I, RON SILER, a competent adult in excess of twenty-one (21) years of age, pursuant to
the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, having first been duly sworn according to law,
deposes and says that he served the Divorce Complaint in the above-captioned matter filed July
9, 2009, upon MARK P. DIBBLE, by handing a copy to him on July 17, 2009, at 4:50, p.m., at
5904 Stephens Crossing, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17050.
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Luther E. Milspaw, Jr., Esquire
Attorney ID No. PA 19226
130 State Street, P.O. Box 946 Attorney for Plaintiff
Harrisburg, PA 17108-0946
(717) 236-3141 FAX (717) 236-0791
Email: LuthermilsnawCrr,milsnawlawfirm.com
MICHELE M. DIBBLE, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
vs.
Docket No. 09-4593 Civil Term
MARK P. DIBBLE, IN DIVORCE
Defendant IN CUSTODY
PRAECIPE TO DISCONTINUE CIVIL ACTION WITHOUT PREJUDICE
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Please discontinue the above-captioned civil action without prejudice pursuant to
Pa. R.C.P. 229.
LUTHER E. MILSPAW, Jr.
Attorney ID No. 19226
130 State Street
P.O. Box 946
Harrisburg, PA 17108-0946
(717) 236-3141
Facsimile (717) 236-0791
Dated: October 21, 2009
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MICHELE M. DIBBLE, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
VS. Docket No. 09-4593 Civil Term
MARK P. DIBBLE, IN DIVORCE
Defendant IN CUSTODY
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I hereby certify that a true and correct copy of the above Praecipe to Discontinue Civil
Action Without Prejudice will be served upon all counsel/parties of record by depositing the
same in the United States Mail, first class, postage prepaid, at Harrisburg, Pennsylvania,
addressed as follows:
Mark P. Dibble
5904 Stephens Crossing
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050-6867
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Attorney ID No. 19226
130 State Street
P.O. Box 946
Harrisburg, PA 17108-0946
(717) 236-3141
Facsimile (717) 236-0791
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MICHELLE M. DIBBLE. IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
vs. 2009-4593 CIVIL ACTION LAW
MARK P. DIBBLE
Defendant IN CUSTODY
ORDER
AND NOW, this 22" day of October, 2009 , the conciliator, being advised by
counsel for the parties that the custody conciliation conference is no longer necessary, hereby
relinquishes jurisdiction. The custody conciliation conference scheduled for today is cancelled.
FOR THE COURT,
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Dawn S. Sunday, Esquire
Custody Conciliator
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