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Home My WebLink About09-5727Cara A. Boyanowski, Esquire Pa. Supreme Court ID No. 68736 Serratelli, Schiffman, Brown and Calhoon, P.C. 2080 Linglestown Road Suite 201 Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17110 Telephone (717) 540-9170 Fax (717) 540-5481 Attorney For Plaintiff JAMES I. MCALLISTER, Plaintiff VS. HIM E. MCALLISTER, Defendant : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA . NO. 0q - o7a7 l?iv l lam : CIVIL ACTION -LAW : IN DIVORCE NOTICE TO DEFEND AND CLAIM RIGHTS 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, High and Hanover Streets, Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013. IF YOU DO NOT FILE A CLAIM FOR ALIMONY, DIVISION OF PROPERTY, LAWYER'S 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 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 S. Bedford Street Carlisle, PA 17013 (717) 249-3166 NOTICIA Le han demandado a usted en la corte. Si usted quiere defenderse de estas demandas expuestas en las paginas siguientes, usted tiene viente (20) dias de plazo al partir de la fecha de la demanda y la notificacion. Usted debe presenter una apariencia escrita o en persona o por abogado y archivar en la corte en forma escrita sus defensas o sus objeciones a las demandas en contra de su persona. Sea avisado que si usted no se defiende, la corte tomara medidas y puede entrar una orden contra usted sin previo aviso o notificacion y por cualquier queja o alivio que es pedido en la peticion do demanda. Usted puede perder dinero o sus propiedades o otros derechos importanates para usted. LLEVE ESTA DEMANDA A UN ABODAGO INMEDIATAMENTE. SI NO TIENE ABOGADO O SI NO TIENE EL DINERO SUFICIENTE DE PAGAR TAL SERVICIO, VAYA EN PERSONA O LLAME POR TELFONO A LA OFICINA CUYA DIRECCION SE ENCUENTRA ESCRITA ABAJO PARA AVERIGUAR DONDE SE PUEDE CONSEGUIR ASISTENCIA LEGAL. Cumberland County Bar Association 32 S. Bedford Street Carlisle, PA 17013 (717) 249-3166 Cara A. Boyanowski, Esquire Pa. Supreme Court ID No. 68736 Serratelli, Schiffman, Brown and Calhoon, P.C. 2080 Linglestown Road Suite 201 Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17110 Telephone (717) 540-9170 Fax (717) 540-5481 Attorney For Plaintiff JAMES I. MCALLISTER, Plaintiff VS. KIM E. MCALLISTER, Defendant : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA . NO. 01- 5"9a 7 t.(u+-f Try : CIVIL ACTION -LAW IN DIVORCE COMPLAINT IN DIVORCE UNDER SECTION 3301(c) AND 3301(d) OF THE DIVORCE CODE AND NOW COMES the above-named Plaintiff, James I. McAllister, by and through his attorney, Cara A. Boyanowski, Esquire and the law firm of SERRATELLI, SCHIFFMAN, BROWN & CALHOON, P.C., and seeks to obtain a Decree in Divorce from the above-named Defendant, Kim E. McAllister, upon the grounds hereinafter more fully set forth: DIVORCE 1. Plaintiff is James I. McAllister, an adult individual, who currently resides at 348 Huntington Avenue, Enola, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17025. 2. Defendant is Kim E. McAllister, an adult individual, who currently resides at 348 Huntington Avenue, Enola, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17025. 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 on August 21, 1999 in Marysville, Perry County, Pennsylvania. 5. The Plaintiff has been advised of the availability of counseling and that he may have the right to request that the Court require the parties to participate in counseling. Having been advised of such, Plaintiff has no desire to attend counseling sessions with Defendant. 6. There have been no prior actions of divorce or for annulment between the parties. 7. The Defendant is not a member of the Armed Services of the United States or any of its allies. 8. The Plaintiff and Defendant are both citizens of the United States of America. 9. Plaintiff avers that there are no children born of this union. 10. The causes of action and sections of Divorce Code under which Plaintiff is proceeding are: A. Section 3301(c). The marriage of the parties is irretrievably broken. After ninety (90) days have elapsed from the date of the filing of this Complaint, Plaintiff intends to file an Affidavit consenting to a divorce. Plaintiff believes that Defendant may also file such an Affidavit. B. Section 3301(d). The marriage of the parties is irretrievably broken. The Plaintiff and Defendant separated on August 1, 2009. WHEREFORE, the Plaintiff prays your Honorable Court to enter a Decree in Divorce from the bonds of matrimony. I verify that the statements made in this Complaint are true and correct. 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. By:. James McAI aster, Plaintiff Date: 8/17/o By: 0" Cara A. Boyanowski, Esquire Attorney No. 68736 2080 Linglestown Road Suite 201 Harrisburg, PA 17110 (717) 540-9170 Attorney for Plaintiff FLFL?-,r, -T;,-E OF THE POTHr,ROTAPY 200 AUG 19 FrIl !: 25 Lv -\N +33S.50 pa ATrY eic.V 48-7aco e -U9 (4 oy Cara A. Boyanowski, Esquire Supreme Court I.D. No. 68736 2080 Linglestown Road Suite 201 Harrisburg, PA 17110 (717) 540-9170 telephone (717) 540-5481 facsimile cboyanowskigssbc-law.com JAMES I. MCALLISTER, Plaintiff : IN THE COURT OF COMP : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, : CIVIL ACTION -LAW PLEAS NSYLVANIA V. KIM E. MCALLISTER, Defendant : NO. 09-5727 CIVIL TERM IN DIVORCE ACCEPTANCE OF SERVICE I, Ann V. Levin, Esquire, of the law office of Smigel, Anderson & Sacks, LLP, River Chase Office Center, 4431 N. Front Street, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17110, counsel for Kim E. McAllister, acknowledge and accept service on behalf of my client, of a true and correct copy of the Complaint in Divorce filed at the above captioned docket number on August 19, 2009, which was delivered to me by first class mail, postage prepaid, at the above stated address, on the .?(o day of r4 . 2009. I further acknowledge that said copy of the Complaint in Divorce was duly endorsed with a Notice to Defend and Claim Rights. J Ann V. Levin, Esquire Smigel, Anderson & Sacks, LLP 4431 N. Front Street Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17110 Counsel for Defendant FIt.l, D-" CE OF THE PEA?' G ONOTAAY 2009 SEP -2 PM 3: 1 .- . SMIGEL, ANDERSON & SACKS, LLP Ann V. Levin, Esquire ID #70259 Susan E. Good, Esquire ID #93295 4431 North Front Street, 3`" Mr. Harrisburg, PA 17110-1778 (717) 234-2401 alevinAsasllp.com sgood(a)sasllp.com Attorneys for Defendant JAMES I. MCALLISTER, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS PLAINTIFF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA V. NO. 09-5727 Civil Term KIM E. MCALLISTER, DEFENDANT CIVIL ACTION - DIVORCE DEFENDANT'S ANSWER TO PLAINTIFF'S COMPLAINT FOR DIVORCE UNDER SECTION 3301(c) AND 3301(d) OF THE DIVORCE CODE AND COUNTERCLAIM AND NOW, comes the Defendant, Kim McAllister, by and through her attorneys, SMIGEL, ANDERSON & SACKS, LLP, and files this Answer to Plaintiff's Complaint for Divorce Under Section 3301(c) and Section 3301(d) of the Divorce Code and in support thereof avers as follows: 1. Admitted. 2. Admitted in part and denied in part. It is admitted that the Defendant is Kim E. McAllister. It is denied that Defendant currently resides at 348 Huntington Avenue, Enola, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17025. By way of further response, Defendant currently resides at 594 Cassell Street, Marysville, Pennsylvania 17053. 3. Admitted. 4. Admitted. 5. Defendant is without sufficient information, knowledge or belief to form an opinion to this averment. 6. Admitted. 7. Admitted. 8. Admitted. 9. Admitted. 10. No response required. COUNTERCLAIM IN DIVORCE AND NOW, comes Defendant, Kim E. McAllister, by and through her attorneys, SMIGEL, ANDERSON & SACKS, LLP, and files this Counterclaim in Divorce and in support thereof avers as follows: COUNTI EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTION 11. Defendant repeats and realleges the averments of paragraphs 1 through 10 which are incorporated by reference herein. 12. Plaintiff and Defendant possess various items of both real and personal marital property which is subject to equitable distribution by this Court. WHEREFORE, Defendant respectfully requests this Honorable Court equitably distribute the marital property after an inventory and appraisement has been filed by the parties. COUNT II ALIMONY UNDER SECTION 3701 OF THE DIVORCE CODE 13. Defendant repeats and realleges the averments of paragraphs 1 through 12 which are incorporated by reference herein. 14. Defendant requires support to adequately maintain her in accordance with the standard of living established during the marriage. WHEREFORE, Defendant respectfully requests this Honorable Court award her reasonable alimony pursuant to Section 3701 of the Divorce Code. COUNT III ALIMONY PENDENTE LITE, COUNSEL FEES, COSTS AND EXPENSES UNDER SECTION 3702 15. Defendant repeats and realleges the averments of paragraphs 1 through 14 which are incorporated by reference herein. 16. Defendant does not have adequate means of support for herself during the course of this litigation. 17. Defendant does not have sufficient funds to pay counsel fees, costs or expenses incidental to this action. 18. Defendant has no health insurance other than that presently available to her through Defendant's employment. WHEREFORE, Defendant respectfully requests this Honorable Court award her alimony pendente lite, counsel fees, costs and expenses. Date: ll (`? even, Esquire I.D. #70259 Susan E. Good, Esquire I.D. # 93295 4431 North Front Street Harrisburg, PA 17110 (717) 234-2401 Attorneys for Defendant Respectfully submitted, SMIGEL, DERSON & SACKS, LLP U By: Ann V. L VERIFICATION I, Kim E. McAllister, verify that the statements contained in the foregoing pleading are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information and belief. I understand that false statements therein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. §4904, relating to unsworn falsification to authorities. 10 - /?/Im ? &&? - Date. Kim E. McAllister SMIGEL, ANDERSON & SACKS, LLP Ann V. Levin, Esquire ID #70259 Susan E. Good, Esquire ID #93295 4431 North Front Street, 3'd Flr. Harrisburg, PA 17110-1778 (717) 234-2401 alevin ,saslln.com sgooda,sasllpcom Attorneys for Defendant JAMES I. MCALLISTER, PLAINTIFF V. KIM E. MCALLISTER, DEFENDANT IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA NO. 09-5727 Civil Term CIVIL ACTION - DIVORCE CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I, Ann V. Levin, Esquire, counsel for Defendant in the above-captioned matter, do hereby certify that I served a true and correct copy of the foregoing Defendant's Answer to Plaintiff s Complaint for Divorce Under Section 3301(c) and 3301(d) of the Divorce Code and Counterclaim on counsel for Plaintiff by placing same in the U.S. Mail, first class, postage paid and addressed as follows: Cara A. Boyanowski, Esquire Serratelli, Schiffman, Brown & Calhoon 2080 Linglestown Road, Ste. 201 Harrisburg, PA 17110 SMIGEL, ANDERSON & SACKS, LLP By: v _`D Ann V. Levin, Esquire I.D.#: 70259 Susan E. Good, Esquire I.D.#: 4431 North Front Street, 3`d Flr. Harrisburg, PA 17110 (717) 234-2401 Attorneys for Defendant FILE +?„j ? "? (iiE r PE"" ;n,'.?,IOTARY 2009 SEP 14 Ph 2: 12 1 •00 PO A1Ty Crc. q4t 0 a+.iaow&. -3a 000+5 IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF JAMES I. MCALLISTER, Plaintiff. :CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA V. KIM E. MCALLISTER, Defendant ' 09-5727 CIVIL TERM NO. DIVORCE DECREE AND NOW, ~~, ~Q~ , if is ordered and decreed that JAMES I. MCALLISTER, Plaintiff plaintiff, and KIM E. MCALLISTER, Defendant ,defendant, are divorced from the bonds of matrimony. Any existing spousal support order shall hereafter be deemed an order for alimony pendente lite 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: (If no claims remain indicate "None.") None. The provisions of the Agreement entered into by the parties on August 5, 2010 shall be incorporated by reference, but shall not be merged into this decree in divorce. p By the Court, ~ ,...1 i ~• ~ ~ • t o ~~.~- m~.~ I~c d -+o ~ n Cara A. Boyanowski, Esquire Pa. Supreme Court ID No. 68736 Serratelli, Schiffman & Brown, P.C. 2080 Linglestown Road Suite 201 Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17110 Telephone (717) 540-9170 Fax (717) 540-5481 Attorney For Plaintiff JAMES I. MCALLISTER, Plaintiff v. : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA : CIVIL ACTION - LAW : NO. 09-5727 CIVIL TERM KIM E. MCALLISTER, Defendant : IN DIVORCE PETITION FOR LEAVE TO WITHDRAW APPEARANCE AND NOW COMES, Cara A. Boyanowski, Esquire, of the law firm of SERRATELLI, SCHIFFMAN & BROWN, P.C., and respectfully represents as follows: 1. Petitioner, Cara A. Boyanowski, Esquire, represented the Plaintiff, James I. McAllister, in the above -captioned matter. 2. The Petitioner has not had any contact with Plaintiff for over one year nor any response from Plaintiff to any correspondence sent to Plaintiff. Petitioner therefore considers it Plaintiff's position that he no longer wishes to be represented by Petitioner. 3. Petitioner has informed Defendant's counsel, Deborah E. Crum, Esquire by letter dated January 12, 2015 that she is no longer representing the Plaintiff. 4. There are currently no matters scheduled before this Court which would prevent Plaintiff from being able to secure new counsel, if he so chooses. WHEREFORE, Petitioner respectfully requests that this Honorable Court grant Petitioner's request for leave to withdraw. Respectfully submitted, Cara A. Boyanowski, Esquire SERRATELLI, SCHIFFMAN & BROWN, PC 2080 Linglestown Road Suite 201 Harrisburg, PA 17110 (717) 540-9170 I.D. No. 68736 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I, Cara A. Boyanowski, Esquire, do hereby certify that on this /RIM day of jt J4GIGS f , 2015, I served a copy of the foregoing Petition for Leave to Withdraw by first-class mail, postage prepaid, in the Post Office at Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, to the following person(s): James I. McAllister 508 While Chapel Road Lancaster, PA 17603 Deborah E. Crum, Esquire Smigel, Anderson & Sacks 4431 North Front Street Harrisburg, PA 17110 Cara A. Boyanowski, Esquire SERRATELLI, SCHIFFMAN, BROWN & CALHOON, P.C. 2040 Linglestown Road Suite 106 Harrisburg, PA 17110 (717) 540-9170 I.D. No. 27426 JAMES I. MCALLISTER, Plaintiff v. : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA : CIVIL ACTION - LAW : NO. 09-5727 CIVIL TERM KIM E. MCALLISTER, Defendant : IN DIVORCE ORDER AND NOW, this 1 Gti' day of J k t , 2015, upon consideration of the foregoing Petition, it is hereby Ordered and Decreed that Cara A. Boyanowski, Esquire is hereby granted leave to withdraw her appearance in the above -captioned matter. Date: Distribution: 1t\1( '°`ct,�� i. i/fara. A. Boyanowski, Esquire, 2080 Linglestown Road, Suite 201, Harrisburg, PA ,/James I. McAllister, 508 While Chapel Road, Lancaster, PA 17603 , 1 Borah E. Crum, Esquire, 4431 North Front Street, Harrisburg, PA 17110 C-1