HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-1196RAY W. BAKER, SR.,
Plaintiff
VS.
SHELLEY E. BAKER,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
No. or-//q dui
ACTION 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.
Where 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 at the
Office of the Prothonotary, Cumberland County Courthouse.
IF YOU DO NOT FILE A CLAIM FOR ALIMONY, DIVISION OF PROPERTY,
LAWYER'S FEES AND EXPENSES BEFORE A DIVORCE OR ANNULMENT IS
GRANTED, YOU MAY LOSE THE RIGHT TO CLAIM 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 F1ND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP.
Cun~befland County Bar Association
2 Liberty Avenue
Carlisle, Pa. 17013
(717) 249-3166
RAY W. BAKER, SR.,
Plaintiff
VS.
SHELLEY E. BAKER,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: No. ~. I1~ ~(c~t T'~.o~
:
: ACTION IN DIVORCE
;
COMPLAINT IN DIVORCE
1. Plaintiffis Ray W. Baker, an individual suijuris, who has resided at 102 W. High
Street, Carlisle, Pennsylvania, 17013, since June 2000.
2. Defendant is Shelley E. Baker, an individual suijuris, who resides at 909 Spruce
Court, Fort Walton Beach, Florida, 32547-1021.
3. Plaintiff has been a bona fide resident of the Commonwealth for at least 6 months
immediately previous to the filing of this Complaint.
4. The Plaintiff and the Defendant were married on June 15, 1974 in Carlisle,
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
5. There have been no prior actions of divorce or for annulment between the parties.
6. Plaintiffhas been advised that counseling is available and that plaintiffmay have the
right to request that the court require the parties to participate in counseling.
7. Plaintiffand Defendant have no minor children.
8. Plaintiff and Defendant are both citizens of the United States of America.
9. Neither Plaintiff or Defendant are a member of the Armed Forces of the United States
of any of its allies.
10. The Plaintiff avers that the grounds on which this action is based are:
(a) That the marriage is irretrievably broken; and/or
(b) That the Defendant has offered such indignities to the Plaintiff, the innocent
and injured spouse, as to render her condition intolerable and life burdensome.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff requests the court to enter a decree in divorce.
I verify that the statements made in this Complaint are tree 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.
Ray W. ~BakerBaker, Plaintiff
Date: o~Z' r?l ~ cO~
Respectfully submitted,
ams, Esquire
o. 79465
117 South Hanover St.
Carlisle, Pa. 17013
(717) 245-8508
ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF
RAY W. BAKER, SR.,
Plaintiff
VS.
SHELLEY E. BAKER,
Defendant
1N THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
No.
ACTION 1N DIVORCE
PRAECIPE TO PROCEED IN FORMA PAUPER1S
To the Prothonotary:
Kindly allow, RAY W. BAKER, SR., to proceed in forma pauperis.
I, JANE ADAMS, ESQUIRE, attorney for the party proceeding in forma pauperis, certify that I believe
the party is unable to pay the costs and that ! am providing free legal services to the party. The party's affidavit
showing inability to pay the costs of litigation is attached hereto.
Date:
Respectfully submitted:
~,61~squir~
117 South Hanover St.
Carlisle, Pa. 17013
ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF
RAY W. BAKER, SR.,
Plaintiff
VS.
SHELLEY E. BAKER,
Defendant
: 1N THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
No.
ACTION IN DIVORCE
AFFIDAVIT IN SUPPORT OF PETITION
FOR LEAVE TO PROCEED IN FORMA PAUPERIS
1. I am the pl~ir~tiff in the above matter and because of my financial condition am unable to pay the
fees and costs of prosecuting, defending, or appealing the action or proceeding.
2. I am unable to obtain funds from anyone, including my family and associates, to pay the costs of
litigation.
3. I represent that the information below relating to my ability to pay the fees and costs is true and
correct.
(a) Name:
Address:
(b) Social Security Number:
If you are presently employed, state
Employer: None.
Address: N/A
Ray W. Baker. Sr.
Safe Harbor House, 102 W. High Street, Rm 218. Carlisle, Pa. 17013
184-36-7209
Salary or wages per month: None.
Type of work: N/A
If you are presently unemployed, state
Date of last employment: January 2000
Salary or wages per month: $1204 gross income per month.
'Type of work: Construction cleanup.
(c) Other income within the past twelve months
Business or profession: None.
Other self-employment: None.
Interest: None.
Dividends: None.
Pension and annuities: None,
Social Security benefits: None.
Support payments: None.
Disability payments: None,
Unemployment compensation and
supplemental benefits: None,
Workman's compensation: None.
Public Assistance: $220.37 per month,
Other: None.
(d) Other contributions to household support
(Wife)(Husband) Name: None.
If your (husbaiid) (wife) is employed, state
Employer: Unknown. Spouse currently living in Florida.
Salary or wages per month:
Type of work: Unknown.
Contributions from children:
(e) Property owned
Cash: $10 cash,
Checking Account: None.
None.
Savings Account: None.
Certificates of Deposit: N~ne.
Real Estate (including home): None.
Motor vehicle: Make None. Year
Cost Amount owed
Stocks; bonds: None.
Other: None,
(f') Debts and obligations
Mortgage: None.
Rent: $45 a month at Safe Harbor House.
Loans: None.
Monthly Expenses: $45 a month~plus food equals approximately $200- $250 a month.
(g) Persons dependent upon you for support
(Wife) (Husband) Name: None.
Children, if any: All children are above 18.
4. I~~,, ,,,~ ,c uingo nt fora ~e co~ of improvement in my fin~ci~
cimmst~ces which would pe~it me to pay ~e costs inched herein.
5. I vefi~ that ~e statements made in this affidavit ~e tree ~d co~ect. I ~dersmd that fgse
statements herein ~e made subject to ~e penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. 4904, relating to ~swom falsification to
au~ofities.
Date:O5~o .-~ /
Ray W//Baker, Sr.
RAY W. BAKER, SR.,
Plaintiff
VS.
SHELLEY E. BAKER,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
No. 0 t-- /
ACTION IN DIVORCE
AFFIDAVIT OF SEPARATION
1. The parties to this action separated in June 1998 and have continued to live separate
and apart for a period of at least two years.
2. The marriage is irretrievably broken.
3. I understand that I may lose my rights concerning alimony, division of property,
lawyer's fees or expenses ifI do not claim them before a divorce is granted.
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. §4904 relating to unsworn
falsification to authorities.
Date: O~.3v ~O / - 6~ I
Ray ~ Baker, Plaintiff
RAY W. BAKER, SR.,
Plaintiff
VS.
SHELLEY E. BAKER,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
:
: No. 01 - 1196 Civil Term
:
: ACTION IN DIVORCE
PRAECIPE TO TRANSMIT RECORD
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Transmit the record, together with the following infommtion to the Court for entry of a divorce
decree:
1. Ground for divome: irretrievable breakdown under ~3301(d) of the Divome Code.
2. Date and manner of the service of the Complaint: Delivered by certified mail. restricted
delivery, return receipt requested, delivered on: April 4. 2001. Affidavit of Service was filed April 9. 2001.
3. Date of execution of the affidavit required by §3301(d) of the Divorce Code:
By Plaintiff.'
March 1. 2001.
Date of filing and service of the plaintiffs affidavit required by §3301 (d) of the
Divorce Code on respondent:
Filed: March 1. 2001.
Served on Defendant: April 4. 2001 (out of state defendant).
Affidavit of Service filed: April 9. 2001.
4. Related claims pending: None.
5. Date and manner of service of the notice of intention to file praecipe to transmit record, a copy
of which is attached: Plaintiff's original notice of intent and counter-affidavit was served on Defendant on
April 30. 2001. via certified mail, return receipt requested.: notice and affidavit of service attached.
Date:
Respectfully Submitted:
117 South Hanover St.
Carlisle, Pa. 17013
(717) 245-8508
Attorney for Plaintiff
RAY W. BAKER, ,SR..
Plaintiff
SttEI.LEY E. BAKER.
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CI JMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
No. 01 - 1196 Civil Term
ACTION IN DIVORCE
NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST ENTRY OF DIVORCE DECREE
TO:
Shelle~v E. Baker
349 Coral Drive S.W.
Fort Walton llcach, FL. 32548
DATE: April 25, 2001.
You have been sued in an action for divorce. You have failed to answer the Complaint or
file ti Counter-,M'~dax ~ to the 3301 (d) affidavit. Fherefore, on or after May 15. 2001
the Plaintiff can request the Court to enter a final decree in divorce.
llyou dn not tile ~ith thc Prothonotary of the Court an answer with your signature
notarized or vc?ifSed or a C Drinker-Affidavit by the dmc above, the Court can enter a final decree
in Divorce. L;rle~s 3ott t~a~ u ah'cady fik'd ~ith thc Court a ~itten claim for economic relieI~ you
must do so by the above d~tc or the Com~ may grant the divorce ~d you lose forever the right to
ask For edonomic relid &~:OUNTER-AFFIDAVIT WHICHYOU MAY FILE WITH THE
PROTHONOTARY OF THE COURT IS ATTACIfED TO THIS NOTICE.
[ nless 3ot~ have alrcacty filed with the court a written claim for economic relief, you must
do so by the above date or the court may grant the divorce and you will lose forever the right to
ask for economic relief. The filing of your counter-affidavit alone does not protect your
economic claims.
YOU SIIOULD 'FAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU
I)O NOT HAVE A LAWYER, OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE
FHE OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL
IIELP.
Cumberland County Bar Association
2 lJbcrty Avenue
C~disle, Pa. 17013
(717) 249-3166
RAY W. BAKER, SR.,
Plaintiff
VS.
SHELLEY E. BAKER,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COlOr'LEAS
: CLIN~ERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
:
: No. 01-1196 CivilTerm
: ACTION IN DIVORCE
:
COUNTER-AFFIDAVIT UNDER SECTION 3301(d) of the DIVORCE CODE
1. Check either (a) or (b):
(a) I do not oppose the entry ora divorce decree.
(b) I oppose the entry ora divorce decree because:
(Check (i),(ii), or both:)
__(i) The parties to this action have not lived separate and apart for a period
of at least two years.
__(ii) The marriage is not irretrievably broken.
2. Check either (a) or (b):
(a) I do not wish to make any claims for economic relief. I understand that I may lose
fights concerning alimony, division of property, lawyer's fees, and expenses if I do not claim
them before a divorce is granted.
'~ Co) I wish to claim economic relief which may include alimony, division of property,
lawyer's fees, or expenses or other important rights.
I understand that in addition to checking Co) above, I must also file ail of my economic
claims with the Prothonotary in writing and serve them on the other party. IfI fail to do so
before the date set forth on the Notice of Intention to Request Divorce Decree, the divorce decree
may be entered without further delay.
I verify that the statements made in this counter-affidavit are tree and correct. I
understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. {}4904
relating to unswom falsification to authorities.
Date:
Shelley E. Baker, Defendant
NOTICE: If you do not wish to oppose the entry of a divorce decree and you do not wish
to make a claim for economic relief, you need not file the counter-affidavit.
RAY W. BAKER, SR.,
Plaintiff
VS.
SHELLEY E. BAKER,
Defendant
AFFII)AVIT O1,' h_t}R~,~'_l( :1~i QF
THE NOTICE OF INTENT AND COUN'I ER-AFFII)AX 'Il
AND NOW, this May 29, 2001, l, Jane Adams, 1 sqtm'c, hcrcb5 :c'~l~!', I:~:,1
on April 30, 2001, a true and correct copy of lhe NOTIC}.i C)F INI I.NI' l'O F.i ()[ ii ~ I' I::N tRY
OF DIVORCE DECREE AND COUNTER-AFFIDAVIT wcrc serx cd. x ia cc,'li ~cd mail.
restricted delivery, return receipt requested, addressed to:
Shelley E. Baker
349 Coral Drive Southwest
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
DEFEND.ANT
Rcspcct~ull5 NubmittcJ:
· Complet; Items 1, 2, and 3, Also complete
item 4 If Rest~cted Delivery I~ desired.
· Pdnt your name and address on the reverse
so that We can retum the card to you.
· AttaGh fills card to the back of the mailplece,
or on the fTont if space pMmlts.
1. Article Add~l)ssed to:
If YES, enter deliver/address below: [] No
RAY W. BAKER, SR.,
Plaintiff
VS.
SHELLEY E. BAKER,
Defendant
: 1N THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
:
: No. 01 - 1196 CivilTerm
:
: ACTION IN DIVORCE
:
AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE OF
NOTICE TO DEFEND, COMPLAINT.
AND AFFIDAVIT OF SEPARATION.
AND NOW, this April 9, 2001, I, Jane Adams, Esquire, hereby certify that
on April 4, 2001, a tree and correct copy of the NOTICE TO DEFEND, COMPLAINT, AND
AFFIDAVIT OF SEPARATION were served, via certified mail, restricted delivery, tatum
receipt requested, addressed to:
Shelley E. Baker
349 Coral Drive Southwest
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
DEFENDANT
Respectfully Submitted:
ams, Esquire
79465
th Hanover St.
Carlisle, Pa. 17013
(717) 245-8508
ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF
~ a Complete iter~s 1, 2, and 3. Aisc complete
item 4 if Restricted Delivery is desired.
· Print your name and address on the reverse
so that we can return the card to you.
· Attach this card to the back of the mailpiece,
or on the front if space permits.
1, Article Addressed to:
1~ Agent
F"I Addressee
t ~'rom item 17 []Yes
YES, enter d, [] No
UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE Fi~'~rst-Clas~
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RAY W. BAKER, SR.,
Plaintiff
VS.
SHELLEY E. BAKER,
Defendant
: 1N THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
:
: No. 01 - 1196 CivilTerm
ACTION IN DIVORCE
NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST ENTRY OF DIVORCE DECREE
TO:
Shelley E. Baker
349 Coral Drive S.W.
Fort Walton Beach. FL. 32548
DATE: April 25, 2001.
You have been sued in an action for divome. You have failed to answer the Complaint or
file a Counter-Affidavit to the 3301(d) affidavit. Therefore, on or after May 15. 2001
the Plaintiffcan request the Court to enter a final decree in divorce.
If you do not file with the Prothonotary of the Court an answer with your signature
notarized or verified or a Counter-Affidavit by the date above, the Court can enter a final decree
in Divorce. Unless you have already filed with the Court a written claim for economic relief, you
must do so by the above date or the Court may grant the divorce and you lose forever the right to
ask for economic relief. ACOUNTER-AFFIDAVIT WHICH YOU MAY FILE WITH THE
PROTHONOTARY OF THE COURT IS ATTACHED TO THIS NOTICE.
Unless you have already filed with the court a written claim for economic relief, you must
do so by the above date or the court may grant the divorce and you will lose forever the right to
ask for economic relief. The filing of your counter-affidavit alone does not protect your
economic claims.
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, Pa. 17013
(717) 249-3166
RAY W. BAKER, SR.,
Plaintiff
VS.
SHELLEY E. BAKER,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
:
: No. 01 - 1196 CivilTerm
:
: ACTION IN DIVORCE
:
COUNTER-AFFIDAVIT UNDER SECTION 3301(d) of the DIVORCE CODE
1. Check either (a) or (b):
(a) I do not oppose the entry of a divorce decree.
(b) I oppose the entry ora divorce decree because:
(Check (i),(ii), or both:)
__(i) The parties to this action have not lived separate and apart for a period
of at least two years.
.__(ii) The marriage is not irretrievably broken.
2. Check either (a) or (b):
(a) I do not wish to make any claims for economic relief. I understand that I may lose
rights concerning alimony, division of property, lawyer's fees, and expenses if I do not claim
them before a divorce is granted.
(b) I wish to claim economic relief which may include alimony, division of property,
lawyer's fees, or expenses or other important fights.
I understand that in addition to checking (b) above, I must also file all of my economic
claims with the Prothonotary in writing and serve them on the other party. Ifl fail to do so
before the date set forth on the Notice of Intention to Request Divorce Decree, the divorce decree
may be entered without further delay.
I verify that the statements made in this counter-affidavit are tree and correct. I
understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. §4904
relating to unswom falsification to authorities.
Date:
Shelley E. Baker, Defendant
NOTICE: If you do not wish to oppose the entry ora divorce decree and you do not wish
to make a claim for economic relief, you need not file the cotmter-affidavit.
RAY W. BAKER, SR.,
Plaintiff
VS.
SHELLEY E. BAKER,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: No. 01-1196 CivilTerm
:
: ACTION IN DIVORCE
:
AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE OF
THE NOTICE OF INTENT AND COUNTER-AFFIDAVIT
AND NOW, this May 29, 2001, I, Jane Adams, Esquire, hereby certify that
on April 30, 2001, a true and correct copy of the NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST ENTRY
OF DIVORCE DECREE AND COUNTER-AFFIDAVIT were served, via certified mail,
restricted delivery, return receipt requested, addressed to:
Shelley E. Baker
349 Coral Drive Southwest
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
DEFENDANT
Respectfully Submitted:
Carlisle, Pa. 17013
(717) 245-8508
ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY
STATE OF
Ray W. Baker, Plaintiff
VERSUS
PENNA.
N O. 1196 civil Term 2001
DECREE IN
DIVORCE
AND NOW,
DECREED THAT
A N o Shelley E. Baker
, IT IS ORDERED AND
, PLAINTIFF,
, 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;
No~le.
BY THE COU :
ATTE~..~' R~ j.