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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-0755C. KIRK SMITH, Plaintiff CHARMAINE SMITH, D¢£endant IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY PENNSYLVANIA NO. 2001- ~'~5'5- CIVIL TERM IN DIVORCE NOTICE TO DEFEND AND CLAIM RIGHTS You have been sued in Coud. 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 grounds for divorce is indignities or irretrievable breakdown of the marriage, you may request marriage counseling. A list of mardage counselors is available in the Prothonotary's Office at the Cumberland County Courthouse, Carlisle, Pennsylvania. 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 2 LIBERTY AVENUE CARLISLE, PENNSYLVANIA ,170'13 TELEPHONE: (717) 249-3166 C. KIRK SMITH, Plaintiff CHARMAINE SMITH, Defendant IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY PENNSYLVANIA NO. 2001- 72.5 CIVIL TERM IN DIVORCE COMPLAINT UNDER SECTION 3301(C) OR (D) OF THE DIVORCE CODE Plaintiff, C. Kirk Smith, by his attorney, Lindsay D. Baird, Esquire, sets forth the following: 1 an adult individual residing at 105 CME, Newville, Cumberland Plaintiff; C. Kirk Smith, is County, Pennsylvania 17241. 2 Defendant, Channaine Smith, is an adult individual residing at 346 D Street, Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013. 3 The parties were married on October 5, 1974 in Perry County, Pennsylvania. 4 Plaintiff and Defendant have lived continuously in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for at least six months prior to the commencement of this action. 5 This action is not collusive. 6 There have been no prior actions for divorce or annulment in this or any other jurisdiction within the knowledge of the Plaintiff. 7 In accordance with Section 3301(c) of the Divorce Code, the marriage between the parties is irretrievably broken. 8 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. WHEREFORE, the Plaintiff requests your Honorable Court to decree that the Plaintiff be divorced from the Defendant. ~,lSindsay D. Ba/rd, Esquire Attorney for the Plaintiff 37 S. Hanover Street Carlisle, PA 17013 717 - 243-5732 I verify that to the best of my knowledge and belief, the statements made in the foregoing document are true and correct. I understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S.§4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities. C. Kirk Smith, Plaintiff C. KIRK SMITH, Plaintiff CHARMAINE SMITH, Defendant IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY PENNSYLVANIA NO. 2001- 755 CIVIL TERM IN DIVORCE AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT, ACCEPTANCE OF SERVICE AND WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REQUEST ENTRY OF DIVORCE DECREE UNDER SECTION 3301(C) OF THE DIVORCE CODE 1. A complaint in divorce under Section 3301(C) of the Divorce Code was filed on February 7, 2001. 2. Defendant acknowledged receipt and accepted service of the Complaint on February 12, 2001. 3. The marriage of the Plaintiff and Defendant is irretrievably broken and ninety days have elapsed from the date of the filing of the Complaint. 4. I consent to the entry of a final decree in divorce without notice. 5. I understand that I may lose rights concerning alimony, division of property, lawyer's fees or expenses if I do not claim them before a divorce is granted. 6. I understand that I will not be divorced until a divorce Decree is entered by the Court and that a copy of the Decree will be sent to me immediately after it is filed with the Prothonotary. 7. I have been advised of the availability of marriage counseling and understand that I may request that the Court require counseling. I do not request that the Court require counseling. I verify that the statements made in this affidavit are true and correct. I understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. Section 4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities. G. Kirk Smith, Plaintiff C. KIRK SMITH, Plaintiff CHARMAINE SMITH, Defendant IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY PENNSYLVANIA NO. 2001- 755 CIVIL TERM IN DIVORCE AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT, ACCEPTANCE OF SERVICE AND WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REQUEST ENTRY OF DIVORCE DECREE UNDER SECTION 3301(C) OF THE DIVORCE CODE 1. A complaint in divorce under Section 3301(C) of the Divorce Code was filed on February 7, 2001. 2. Defendant acknowledged receipt and accepted service of the Complaint on February 12, 2001. 3. The marriage of the Plaintiff and Defendant is irretrievably broken and ninety days have elapsed from the date of the filing of the Complaint. 4. I consent to the entry of a final decree in divorce without notice. 5. I understand that I may lose rights concerning alimony, division of property, lawyer's fees or expenses if I do not claim them before a divorce is granted. 6. I understand that I will not be divorced until a divorce Decree is entered by the Court and that a copy of the Decree will be sent to me immediately after it is filed with the Prothonotary. 7. I have been advised of the availability of marriage counseling and understand that I may request that the Court require counseling. I do not request that the Court require counseling. I verify that the statements made in this affidavit are true and correct. I understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. Section 4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities. Date: &-/-o, t/~~ Charmaine Smith, Defendant WAIVER OF RIGHT TO COUNSEL I, Charmaine Smith, have been advised by Lindsay Dare Baird, Esquire, that she is the attorney representing my husband, C. Kirk Smith, in the matters of our separation, property settlement, divorce and all issues surrounding these. I have been advised by Ms. Baird that she cannot and will not represent me in any of these matters. I have been advised that it might be in my best interest to hire my own attorney and to have an attorney of my choosing review any documents before I sign them. Should I proceed without counsel to represent me, I do so voluntarily and with knowledge of my rights. b-/-o / Date Charmaine Smith, Defer~dant C. KIRK SMITH, Plaintiff V. CHARMAINE SMITH, Defendant IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY PENNSYLVANIA NO. 2001- 755 CIVIL TERM IN DIVORCE AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE I, Lindsay Dare Baird, Esquire, being duly sworn according to law do depose and state that a copy of the Complaint filed in the above-captioned matter along with a copy of a Notice to Plead and a Notice of Availability of Marriage Counseling was served on the Defendant, February 12, 2001, by Certified Mail - Return Receipt Requested, restricted delivery, a copy of said return receipt evidencing delivery being attached hereto. Said service on February 12, 2001. f~;Pno~'~t2ffStreet Carlisle, PA 17013 717 - 243-5732 Sworn and Subscribed to before me this (e~*- day of -,) k~e,~,._ 2001. Notary Public Notarial Seal Niven J, Baird, Notar~ Public · .~_~e ~ Curab~ County My t~omm ss~on Expires Nov. 2, 2002 Member, Penn,~.ytva~ :~ '~*~OClatlon of Notaries · Complete items 1 and/(, ~r additional services · Complete items 3.4a, and 4b. · Print your name and address oil the reverse of this form so that we can return this . A~ch this ~orm to the ~ront of the real,piece, or On the back if space ~oes not . The Return Recei~ will show to whom the a~icle was aelivered and the date delivered. 3. A~icle Addressed to: 5, Rec~,~ed By: (P, rintName) 6. Signature; (Addressee orAgent) PS Form 3811, December 1994 I also to receive the following services (for an extra feel: 1. [] Addressee's Address 2. [~""Restricted Delivery Consult postmaster for fee. 4a, Article Number 4b. Service Type [] Registered [~"~e rtified [] [[xpress Mail [] Insured ~eturn Receipt for Merchandise [] COD 7. Date of Delivery 8. Addressee's Address (Only if requested and fee is paid) 10259598-S-0229 Domestic Return Receipt C. KIRK SMITH, Plaintiff CHARMAINE SMITH, Defendant IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY PENNSYLVANIA NO. 2001- 755 CIVIL TERM 1N DIVORCE PRAECIPE TO TRANSMIT RECORD TO THE PROTHONOTARY: Transmit the record, together with the following information, to the Court for entry of a divorce decree: 1. Ground for Divorce: irretrievable breakdown under Section 3301(c) of the Divorce Code. 2. Date and manner of service of the Complaint: Febr.~ry 12, 2001 by Certified, Restricted, Return Receipt Requested U.S. Mail 3. Date of execution of the Affidavit of Consent required by Section 3301(c) of the Divorce Code: By P{aintiff: June 1, 2001; by Defendant: June 1, 2001. 4. Related c~aims pending: none 5. Complete either (a) or (b). (a) Date and manner of service of the Notice of Intention to File Praecipe to Transmit Record, a of which is attached: copy (b) Date Plaintiff's Waiver of Notice in §3301(c) Divorce was filed with the Prothonotary: June 6, 2001 Date Defendant's Waiver of Notice in §3301(c) Divorce was filed with the Prothonotary: June 6, 2001 IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS; OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY STATE OF ~ PENNA. .... ~..~i~ .S~th, .................... N o ........ 2o0~.~ss ................. ..... P!~in. ti~ f ............................. Cnan~ne .~t~ ,. ............ DECREE IN DIVORCE AND NOW ........... .~...,~. .... <3'.~ ..... ~ ....... it is ordered and decreed that ..... ¢..~k .~ ............................... piaintiff, and ...............c~±ne. ~ic~ ............................ defendant, are divorced from the bonds of matrimony. The court retains jurisdiction of the following claims which have been raised of record in this action for which a final order has not yet been entered;