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MARY B. FRANK,
Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. : NO. bq - (o5N7 (Terrn
CLARENCE MICHAEL FRANK, : CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Defendant : 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 on the first floor of the Cumberland County Courthouse, Carlisle, Cumberland
County, PA.
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 LAWYER REFERRAL SERVICE
32 South Bedford Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
1-800-990-9108
717-249-3166
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with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. For information about accessible
facilities and reasonable accommodations available to disabled individuals having
business before the Court, please contact the Court Administrator at (717) 780-6624.
All arrangements must be made at least 72 hours prior to any hearing or business
before the Court.
MARY B. FRANK,
Plaintiff
V.
CLARENCE MICHAEL FRANK,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
:NO. Q 6 5-q7 C rl; I Tt1iu
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: IN DIVORCE
COMPLAINT UNDER SECTION 3301(c) or 3301(d)
OF THE DIVORCE CODE
AND NOW, comes the Plaintiff, Mary B. Frank, by and through her attorney, Melanie L.
Erb, Esquire and the Law Offices of Darrell C. Dethlefs, who brings this Complaint in Divorce
and avers as follows:
1. Plaintiff is Mary B. Frank, an adult individual currently residing at 197 Enola
Street, Enola, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, 17025.
2. Defendant is Clarence Michael Frank, an adult individual currently residing at
2124 th Street, West Fairview, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, 17025.
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 May 30, 1987 in West Fairview, 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,
c. The parties have lived separate and apart for a period or two (2) years.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff, Mary B. Frank, respectfully requests this Honorable Court
grant a 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
subject to equitable distribution.
14. Plaintiff and Defendant have been unable to agree as to an equitable distribution
of said property.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff, Mary B. Frank, 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
Alimony vendente lite, Counsel fees and costs
15. Paragraphs 1 thru 14 are incorporated as if set forth fully herein.
16. Plaintiff has retained an attorney to represent her in this action and has agreed to pay her
a reasonable fee.
17. Plaintiff is not financially able either to meet the expenses and costs of this action or the
fees to which her attorney will be entitled in this case.
18. Plaintiff has insufficient income and assets to provide for her needs.
19. The costs and expenses incurred in this litigation have become and will in the future
become onerous, making it difficult for Plaintiff to maintain and support herself during the
pendency of this action.
20. Defendant is employed at a higher income level than Plaintiff and is able to financially
provide for Plaintiff.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff, Mary B. Frank, respectfully requests this Honorable Court enter
an Order granting her alimony pendente lite, counsel fees, costs and expenses.
COUNT IV
Alimony
21. Paragraphs 1 thru 20 are incorporated as if set forth fully herein.
22. Plaintiff has insufficient income and assets to provide for her needs.
23. Defendant is well able to provide for Plaintiff's needs but has refused or otherwise failed
to provide for same on a voluntary basis.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff, Mary B. Frank, respectfully requests this Honorable Court enter
an Order granting her alimony.
Respectfully Submitted,
Mel ie IGIErb; Esquire
Attrney 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, MARY B. FRANK, 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
penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. §4904, relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
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Prothonotary
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Irene E. Morrow
2nd Deputy Prothonotary
Office of the Prothonotary
Cumberland County, (Pennsylvania
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0 4P- CIVIL TERM
ORDER OF TERMINATION OF COURT CASES
AND NOW THIS 30T' DAY OF OCTOBER, 2012, AFTER MAILING NOTICE OF
INTENTION TO PROCEED AND RECEIVING NO RESPONSE -THE ABOVE
CASE IS HEREBY TERMINATED WITH PREJUDICE IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA
R.C.P. 230.2.
BY THE COURT,
DAVID D. BUELL
PROTHONOTARY
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