HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-1179BRENDA ANN ATKINS,
Plaintiff
JAMES EDWARD ATKINS,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: 2001-//7~2 CIVIL TERM
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: IN DIVORCE
NOTICETO 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 grounds for divorce is indignities or irretrievable breakdown of the marriage, you may
request marriage counseling. A list of marriage 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 17013
TELEPHONE: (717) 249-3166
BRENDA ANN ATKINS,
Plaintiff
JAMES EDWARD ATKINS,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY PENNSYLVANIA
: NO. 2001~ //'Z~' CIVILTERM
: IN DIVORCE
COMPLAINT UNDER SECTION 3301(C) OR (D)
OF THE DIVORCE CODE
Plaintiff, Brenda Ann Atkins, by her attorney, Lindsay D. Baird, Esquire, sets forth the
following:
1
Plaintiff, Brenda Ann Atkins, is an adult individual residing at 3 Woods Drive,
Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17050.
2
Defendant, James Edward Atkins, is an adult individual residing at 4 Shady Lane,
Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania 17050.
3
The parties were marded on November 18, 1989 in Cumberland 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.
Plaintiff has been advised that counseling is available and that Plaintiff may have the dght
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.
,,~/Lindsay I~¢-~aird; 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 subiect to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S.§4904 relating to unsworn falsification to
authorities.
Brenda Ann Atkins, Plaintiff
BRENDA ANN ATKINS,
Plaintiff
JAMES EDWARD ATKINS
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
2001 - 1179 CIVIL TERM
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 sewed on the Defendant, March 5, 2001
by Certified Mail - Return Receipt Requested, restricted delivery, a copy of said return receipt
evidencing delivery being attached hereto, Said service on March 5, 2001.
~indsay D Ba~.¢', Esquire
Attorney for Plaintiff
37 South Hanover Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
717 - 243-5732
Sworn and Subs~:ribed to
before me this &'r~ day
of Jc~.- , 2001.
Notary Public
Notarial Seal
~lven J, Baird, Notary Public
Cadlme Bom, Cumberland County
My Coll'a*alsslon Exolres Nov. 2, 2002
Member. Pe~nSyivar,ia "',s~,,ciatir~n of Notaries
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BRENDA ANN ATKINS,
Plaintiff
JAMES EDWARD ATKINS,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: 2001 - 1179 CIVIL TERM
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 28, 2001.
2. Defendant acknowledged receipt and accepted service of the Complaint on
Mamh 5, 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.
BRENDA ANN ATKINS, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JAMES EDWARD ATKINS, :
Defendant : 2001 - 1179
CIVIL TERM
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 28, 2001.
2. Defendant acknowledged receipt and accepted service of the Complaint on
March 5, 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.
J Atkins
BRENDA ANN ATKINS,
Plaintiff
V.
JAMES EDWARD ATKINS,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
:
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
:2001-1179
CIVIL TERM
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: March 5, 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 Plaintiff: June 29, 2001; by Defendant: June 29,2001.
4. Related claims pending: None
5. Date Plaintiff's Waiver of Notice in §3301(c) Divorce was filed with the Prothonotary: June 29,
2001
Date Defendant's Waiver of Notice in §3301(c) Divorce was filed with the Prothonatary: June
29, 2001
~/' Lindsay Da~re~Baird, Esquire
Attorney for the Plaintiff
':' IN THE cOUrT OF COMMON PLEAS
~I OF" CUMBERLAND COUNTY
STATE OF ~ PENNA.
Plaintiff[
VeFs[1s
Ja~es.. Edward ~tkins,
Defendant:
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DECREE IN
DIVORCE
AND NOW ............. ~..~-~...~...'f?~'(., ~ ...... it is ordered and
decreed that .......~.~..~. Arm .~,~ .......................... plaintiff,
and James Edward Atkins 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;
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