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CARRIE GIPE,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v,
CNIL ACTION- LAW
IN CUSTODY
WILLIAM GIPE,
Defendant
No, 02 - 227 CNIL TERM
CUSTODY AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT, made this J 7th day of ~-r;~ ' 2002, between
Carrie Gipe, hereinafter Mother, and William Gipe, hereinafter Father, concerns the custody of
their children, Victoria Leeanne Gipe, born July 15, 1990, Meariam Alicia Gipe, born September
1, 1992, and Susanna Lynn Gipe, born September 1, 1992.
Mother and Father desire to enter into a temporary agreement as to the custody of their
children, Mother and Father agree to the following:
1. The Custody Order of February 26, 2002 is temporarily suspended.
2, Mother and Father shall share legal custody of the children.
3, Mother shall have primary physical custody of the children.
4. Father shall have supervised visitation with the children as follows:
a. Father shall have periods of supervised visitation every other Saturday
from 1:00 p.rn. to 5:00 p,rn. at Memorial Park in Mechanicsburg, rain or
shine, beginning on July 20, 2002.
b, Father's periods of visitation shall be supervised by Mother. Mother may
terminate a visit if Father makes inappropriate comments threatening
suicide or which disparage Mother in front of the children. Mother will
warn Father before terminating the visit when she believes such comments
are being made,
c. At such other times as the parties may agree, The parties are encouraged
to arrange additional periods of supervised visitation as their schedules
will permit in order to maintain the strong relationship between Father and
children,
5. The parties agree to petition the Court to reinstate the Order of February 26, 2002
upon Father's completion of the outpatient counseling program recommended by the Polyclinic
Hospital or upon obtaining a statement from his physician or counselor that he is not a threat to
himself or the children,
6, Father shall be entitled to reasonable telephone access to the children while the
children are in Mother's custody,
7, Neither parent will do anything that may estrange the children from the other
party, or injure the opinion of the children as to the other parent or that may hamper the free and
natural development of the children's love and respect of the other parent.
8, Until the Father obtains a driver's license and a vehicle, the Mother shall be
responsible for the transportation of the children relating to custodial exchanges. When the
Father obtains his driver's license and a vehicle, the parties will share transportation relating to
custodial exchanges.
9, The parties intend to be bound by the terms of this Agreement and intend for this
Agreement to be made an Order of Court. The parties intend for this Agreement to supercede all
prior Orders in this case until the order of February 26,2002 is reinstated.
10. The parties intend for the hearing scheduled for July 19,2002 at 1:30 p,m, to be
cancelled and for this Agreement to resolve all issues raised in the Petition for Special Relief
filed July 3, 2002 in this matter.
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Daniel Pollock, squire
Attorney for Plaintiff
3105 Old Gettysburg Road
Camp Hill, PA 17011
(717) 737-7566
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ROB T E. RAINS
LUCY JOHNSTON-WALSH
Supervising Attorneys
Attorneys for Defendant
THE F AMIL Y LAW CLINIC
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Carlisle, P A 17013
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CARRIE GIPE,
Plaintiff,
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
2002-227 CIVIL TERM
WILLIAM GIPE,
Defendant.
IN DIVORCE
AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE
I, JOHN CHRONISTER, a competent adult, being duly sworn according to law, depose
and say that at "/,' / 5 /Jr? on June;;1 , 2005, I personally se:rved by hand delivery the
Amended Complaint in Divorce in reference to the above-captioned case:
To: William Gipe
Shenendoah Apartments, Apt. #303
105 East Allen Street
Mechanicsburg, P A 17055
I verify that the statements in this return of service are true and correct. I understand that
false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S.A Section 4904 relating to
unsworn falsification to authorities.
Date: ff~ 3D, 2005
HN CH~O~;rER
Sworn and subsW
before me this30 day
of June, 2005
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CARRIE GlPE,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYL VANIA
v.
CIVIL ACTION- LAW
IN CUSTODY
WILLIAM GlPE,
Defendant
: No, 02 - 227 CIVIL TERM
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this _r \] ~ day of '! L J l7 ' 2002, with the consent of the
parties, the attached Custody Agreement is hereby made an Order of Court and the Order of
February 26, 2002 is temporarily suspended,
BY THE COURT,
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cc: Daniel Pollock, Attorney for Plaintiff
Family Law Clinic, Attorneys for Defendant
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
Carrie Gipe
PLAINTIFF
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William Gipe
DEFENDANT
CIVIL ACTION LAW
IN DIVORCE/C;:JSTODY
NOTICE TO DEFEND AND CLAIM RIGHTS
You lu-ive been slJE:~(l In c;()uri,. If Y'-ll} wi:::-~h to defend again:::jt
the claims set fortll in the following pages, you must take prompt
action, You are warned that jf you fail to do so, the case may
proceed wi thoLlt you and a Decree of D i V01"r:',o' or ann IJ 1 Tnpn t. Tn;,y be
entered against you by the Court. A judgment may also be entered
against. you for any other relief requested in these papers by the
Plaintiff, Y,,,,, may 10:";8 money, PrcJperty, or ,:>t.her rights
imp('Jr tan t. to YC)11.
When the ground:3 ["1' t.he eli vorce 1 Cl Lnch gn i t.ie~', 01:
irrctri(.,'vElblc brt:al~c1I,)1Vvn of the rn,:)_rric\g~'.'J Y'()!l may rF:\queDt marriage
COllnS(jl.i.og. n li~3t of mRrriage cCjlJnselors is 3vailable irl tIlG
office of The Prothonot.ary at thp Cumberland County Courthouse,
Carlisle, PeIIDsylvaniD; 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
ASSISTANCE.
CUMBERLAND COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION
2 LIBERTY AVENUE
CARLISLE, PA. 17013
TELEPHONE (717) 249-3166
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
Carrie Gipe
PLAINTIFF
NO.~~~_~2{_~_____
v
William Gipe
DEFENDANT
CIVIL ACTION LAW
IN DIVORCE/CUSTODY
AEEI~AYIT_QE_MARRIAQE_QQQNQE~INQ
C;:lt'r.l c Gipe, bpi ng duly ,,;worn according t,(> law, deposp~, and
say::; ,
1 . I have been advi sed
('()un~-)I\l ing and L1n(:lc~r:3tand
ruquire that my SP()i]~~P ,~ind I
of the availability of
t11at 'T may rE~que:3t t,b.at
f)articip~-te in cOl1nseling.
marriage
the cr)urt
:2 I uncler:3tand that tl,e court
c~-ourlst='!ll.lr::__~ in t.It>':'; Off.icl,-.' :If t,hr.,
avail;lblf' tc' m'e' uporl reque:,;t,
malntaj.ns a list of ffiarrJage
Frc,thonot,'JI"Y, which li;,',t '.,.,'
J. B{~ing ;~;o ,"idvisedJ I dCl n(lt r(~'(lU(:>;:it that th(:~ court
that my spouse and I participate in counseling prior to a
decree being handed down by the court.
r(~qu jrt~~
di.vi)l'Ce
1 u.n('li::"r:~tand t~hat f,=tJ ~:;(', ;:;t,atement:::-i rlf-:ll'ein arc
tel the pl::~~naltier:, of 18 Pa C.S. ~:~e('tion 490,1,
unsworn falsification to authoritips.
made sub,iF:,ct
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Carrie Gipr-~
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
Carrie Gipe
PLAINTIFF
NO._(2~~ct_~_~______
v,
William Gipe
DEF'ENDANT
CIVIL ACTION LAW
IN DTVOHCE/C(]STODY
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AND NOW, Lhi s 1 Gi~h day of ,January ::-~002, comeci the
PLlintiff, Carrie l>lpr', b)/ :ind UI.1"(',llgr, he)r aLtorwc,y, DCinLel
Pollock, Esquire, and files the following Complaint in Divorce
whereof the following is a statement:
COUNT I
DIVORCE
1.
The Plaintiff, Carrie Gipe, is an adult individual
currently resides at 83 Betty Nelson Court, lot
Carlisle, Pa. 17013. Cumberland County
wh()
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2. The Defondant, William Gipe, is
current Address is 93 Detty Nelson
1,70J~. ~umberland County,
an adult individual who
Court, Ce,t #12 Carlj,C3le,
Pa.
3.
1989
The Plaintiff
and separa t{~d
and Defendant WETC' iYlnrrir..,]
on or abou,t ,January 1 G, :;00;;
,) r\ NovcrnLJi'1'
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4. Tho Plaintiff has been a bona fide resident of the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvani3 fCJr a-L least the pri()r :3ix eE)
montll2; immediately pruVi',)'E; to Lhe fi ling (If th'i:c; comp];linL
5. Tllerc have been no prior d(:ticJns ()f dlvor'ce or arlrlulments
betwePD t.te pRrties.
6.
The Plaintiff has
cCJun:-;c;l j ng between
Ce,urt, ['('qllir'p botj)
been advised of the availability
Lhp p<:lrties and thE' right to requ(?;~j-t,
par~ies t,0 par'tjcipate in cCllJnseling.
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7. Both the Plaintiff and the Defendant are ,c,ui ,Juri,', and are
rlt,izenc,; of [,he United StatJ',-;,
8. Thi;' PI3.; nt'j ff aVier,:, t~hai, the groimdc; on which the act'i on 1:C;
bused are that the marriage is irretrievably broken.
COUNT II : DIVORCE
INDIGNITIES UPON THE PERSON
9. Paragraphs 1-8 are incorporated by reference.
10. Throughout the course of their marriage and cohabitation
William Gipe has subjected Carrie Gipe to threats of violence
upon her and her family in order to keep her from leaving.
11. Throughout the course of
William Gipe has used unwelcome
of Carrie Gipe in order to
particular manner.
their marriage and cohabitation
physical force against the person
coerce her into behaving in a
12. William Gipe has repeatedly used Alcohol to excess in the
marital home against the wishes of Carrie Gipe.
13. William Gipe has often destroyed the personal and marital
property of Carrie Gipe while intoxicated.
14. William Gipe has been intoxicated as often as not during the
past S months.
15. These above mentioned
person of Carrie Gipe,
condition intolerable.
behaviors amount to indignities to the
making her life burdensome and her
Wherefore Divorce should be granted to Carrie Gipe on
grounds of Indignities to the person. under 23 Pa. C.S.
a(l)(S)
the
3301
WHEREFORE, The PIa inti f1' rC'luE":'ot:,', this Honorable Ce,urt, to
enter a dec~ri~'I:j of div()rc:(-:~, d:ivc)rc1.ng "the Fl,~:tlntiff fl>)[L !h{.' Lnnd~;
"f m,'ltr:imony Li,',rctofore existing between the PJ,"l~::1.tjff ,:'\nd th,=.
Dcfendan'L,
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l\n(l Nc-'w h(:~rp eomns tIll: Pl::-j irl t, i. rf J r;:'ler' If} Cip(~, By arId
tLrr)ugll heY' At,tl"Jrru"'y, DanieJ Pol..lock, Esq. 1/) ~)ring befclI~e thj;:::i
Honc,t'arJ"le Court thi:'i ('()mf}J,--:~jrit f"-,ll' (.'-u;~-;t....)cly nf ht.,l' rn.l.flOr
d~ughters as spelled out below.
lR Parngr'aplls 1-15 al~e jncorporntf~(i by reference
17. The PJaintiff is Carrie Gipe, Residing at 93 Betty Nelson
C to L,ut J :~', Car ll:=; le t';" 1 7lJ 13, Cumber J.a,nd Count,y
18. The DAfendant.
Npl,:c-5'ln Cr~_ Lot. 12,
is William Gipe currently residing at 93 Betty
Carlisle, Pa. 17013) Ccmbor_land Coun-ty.
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The Plaintiff seeks
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the custody of the following children:
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D.O.B. 9 -1 92
D,C!.B, ~l 1 ~j2
Th~::;~3t' c)}llldI'0:'~n Wt~':rF' bOl'rl in wed.loc:k
Trl'.cccJ' childl'!.'n cu.t'c!"nLly l'n::;ide in the f'lTni ly home in 'lhc
care of their mother,
During tho past 5 years the children have lived with the
following people at the following addresses:
1. '97 to 1.16
02 9.3 Bc.tt.y
Carlisle, Pa.
Nc:I:~orl
17013
Ct-, .
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Mother, Father
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Same addre:-:3:::;
Mother
children
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The Mother of the children
~t 9~ Betty Nelson Court, lut
married and the plaintiff of the
],::; Carrie Gipe, Currently
#12 Carlisle, Pa, 17013
att,:).I'hecl Jiv()rce pe-titicn
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The Fu~her of tIle 8hi]dren is WillIam Glpe, Last Kn'~wn
Adclrc>~:;3 :'1t, 93 Betty Ncl:3on C()l.lrt, Lot #1:2 C':il~lisluJ Ptt. 17U13
He Is currently Married Rnd the subject of the attached divocce
P",j,ition,
Ilb c:, r r:~la t i ()n ~-~}Ij p
~;he is thejr mottler.
children in que~tion
of the p13irl-tiff t.(~ t.te cb-ilrlrPD
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the defendant to the children is that he
in t,11f-' prl)C~SS (1f lAaving t}18 maritnl
20, The plailiLi ff h",.:;
concerning the custody
jurisdIction as ~~iLher
[If)!. p;-\rt,iC'jpatr=-}d in any '::ltllcr
of these children in this or
a p3r.ty or R witness.
proceedi.ng
any ':Jthel'
The Plaintiff
concerning these
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has no
cl1i.ldren
l<.:nowledge of
pcmding in
any cust!',dy
any court,
proceeding
oft} I.i ,,',
Th(: Plaintiff (loes rlot krlow ~:\f ~nyonc', no.t a party to tIlls
action \1ho has physical custody of these children, or anyon" whu
rl~lms to hav(~ partial custody, or visitation rights witll respe(:t
t(~l the subject children.
21 Th,e, bf3St int~ere~;;t and permanent. wclf"rc of t,he childron icJ
best, servf:)c[ by granting tb", relLef lequestpd of the plaintiff
primary phY:Jical and legul custody of the subject. cl,ilcJr";ll fIll'
th~ fol_lowine rca:jUrl~;:
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the subject children
tAmperamont, i'loes nClt mesh
Bl'C learn:ing dis31JJ.ecl zlnd
well with their abilities.
the
b tho Mother's temperament is better suited to handle the
chl1d]:'en'~ di~abjljt,jes.
C. Tl,e fo'aUl'c,r, ..' nftr'n .LntO);lcat.ed vih.i.lc, in the pre::.ence
()f t}"j;s~ children
J. Thu Father often hits the children for behaviors that
arn beyond their contr'Jl.
e" Th(~:: mother 1:3 bc,tLer ,:"l.ble t.o pl'!:.vidc El lC.lvlng J ,:<:,tz\bl c
envin,nment, for Vihich th"" ch'iJdreD may excel to the be:o:1 'o,f
their ,~lbiJ"ities,
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m()fltloI1Cd chIldren
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physical :'lJd
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Daniel Pollock, Esq.
Att'rney for the Plaintiff
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Daniel Pollock,Esq.
3105 Old Get.t.y:.::.burg Hoad
Camp HillJ Pa. 1701,1
SlJl1er Ct. Id. 703J.5
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I verify that the statements made in this complaint are true
and correc~ to the best of my knowledge. I understand that false
statements knowingly made herein are subject to the penalties of
18 Pa. C.S. 4904 relating 1.0 unsworn falsifications to
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PLAINTIFF
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CARRIE GIPE
V.
02-227
CIVIL ACTION LAW
WILLIAM GIPE
DEFENDANT
IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW,
Tuesday, January 29, 2002
, upon consideration of the attached Complaint,
it is hereby directed that parties and their respective counsel appear before Jacqueline M. Verney, Esq. , the conciliator,
at 4th Floor, Cumberland County Courthouse, Carlisle on Friday, February 22, 2002 at 8:30 AM
for a Pre-Hearing Custody Conference. At such conference, an effort will be made to resolve the issues in dispute; or
if this cannot be accomplished, to define and narrow the issues to be heard by the court, and to enter into a temporary
order. All children age five or older may also be present at the conference. Failure to appear at the conference may
provide grounds for entry of a temporary or permanent order.
The court hereby directs the parties to furnish any and all existing Protection from Abuse orders,
Special Relief orders, and Custody orders to the conciliator 48 hours prior to scheduled hearing.
FOR THE COURT,
By: Isl
Jacqueline M. VernlO" Esq. 0111
Custody Conciliator
The Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County is required by law to comply with the Americans
with Disabilites Act of 1990. For information about accessible facilities and reasonable accommodations
available to disabled individuals having business before the court, please contact our office. All arrangements
must be made at least 72 hours prior to any hearing or business before the court. You must attend the
scheduled conference or hearing.
YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR ATTORNEY AT ONCE. IF YOU DO NOT
HAVE AN ATTORNEY 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
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CARRIE GIPE,
Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V.
: NO. 2002-227 CIVIL TERM
WILLIAM GIPE,
Defendant
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this Z" tt day of I=- LL ,2002, upon
consideration of the attached Custody Conciliation Rep'ort, it is ordered and directed as
follows:
I. The Mother, Carrie Gipe, and the Father, William Gipe, shall have shared
legal custody of Victoria Gipe, born July IS, 1990, Meariam Gipe, born September I,
1992, and Susanne, born September I, 1992. Each parent shall have an equal right, to be
exercised jointly with the other parent, to make all major non-emergency decisions
affecting the Children's general well-being including, but not limited to, all decisions
regarding their health, education and religion.
2. The Mother shall have primary physical custody of the children.
3. The Father shall have periods of partial physical custody of the children on
the following schedule: beginning the first weekend of April, 2002, alternating weekends
from Friday at 6:30 p.m. to Sunday at 7:30 p.m.
4. Father shall have physical custody of the children on Father's Day.
Mother shall have physical custody ofthe children on Mother's Day.
5. The Christmas holiday shall be divided into two blocks. Block A shall be
from Christmas Eve at 12:00 noon to Christmas Day at 12:00 noon. Block B shall be
from Christmas Day at 12:00 noon to December 26 at 12:00 noon. Mother shall have
Block A in even numbered years and Block B in odd numbered years. Father shall have
Block A in odd numbered years and Block B in even numbered years.
6. The parties shall alternate the following holidays: Easter, Memorial Day,
July 4th. Labor Day and Thanksgiving. Father shall have Easter in 2002 and the parties
shall alternate thereafter.
7. Mother shall be responsible for transportation until Father obtains a valid
driver's license at such time the parties shall share transportation as the parties agree.
8. Neither party shall do, nor permit any third party to do anything that may
estrange the children from the other party, or injure the opinion of the children as to the
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other party, or may hamper the free and natural development of the children's love or
affection for the other party.
9. The parties shall keep each other advised immediately relative to any
emergencies, medical or otherwise, concerning the children and shall, further take any
necessary steps to ensure that the health and well being of the children is protected.
During such illness or medical emergency, each party shall have the right to visit the
children as often as he/she deems consistent with the proper medical care of he children.
10. This Order is entered pursuant to an agreement of the parties at a Custody
Conciliation Conference. The parties may modify the provisions of this Order by mutual
consent. In the absence of mutual consent, the terms of this Order shall control.
BY THE COURT,
J.
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Plain tiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V.
: 2002-227 CIVIL TERM
WILLIAM GIPE,
Defendant
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: IN CUSTODY
PRIOR JUDGE: None
CUSTODY CONCILIATION SUMMARY REPORT
IN ACCORDANCE WITH CUMBERLAND COUNTY RULE OF CIVIL
PROCEDURE 1915.3-8, the undersigned Custody Conciliator submits the following
report:
1. The pertinent information concerning the Children who are the subject of
this litigation is as follows:
NAME
DATE OF BIRTH
CURRENTLY IN CUSTODY OF
Victoria Gipe
Meariam Gipe
Susanne Gipe
July 15, 1990
September 1, 1992
September 1, 1992
Mother and Father
Mother and Father
Mother and Father
2. A Conciliation Conference was held in this matter on February 22, 2002,
with the following individuals in attendance: The Mother, Carrie Gipe, with her counsel,
Daniel Pollack, Esquire and the Father, William Gipe, with his counsel, Carol Verish,
certified legal intern and Teri Henning, Esquire of the Family Law Clinic.
3. The parties agreed to the entry of an Order in the form as attached.
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IN THE COURT OF COMMN PLEAS FOR CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
Carrie Gipe
movant
No. 02-227
V.
Civil Action-Law
William Gipe
respondant
In Custody
ORDER OF THE COURT
AND NOW TIllS ~ rJ DAY OF JULY, 2002 based upon the petition of
Carrie Gipe it is ordered that Mr. William Gipe's rights to unsupervisied partial Custody
of his Daughters is suspended pending a hearing in front of this Court.
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Plaintiff
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:CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
: CIVIL ACTION- LAW
:IN CUSTODY
WILLIAM GIPE,
Defendant
:No. 02-227 CIVIL TERM
MOTION TO CONTINUE
The Defendant, William Gipe, by and through his attorneys, the Family Law Clinic,
moves the Court to continue the hearing on Plaintiff's Petition for Special Relief. In support of
Defendant's Motion to Continue, the Family Law Clinic avers:
1. Plaintiff's attorney served the Order of the Court scheduling a hearing on Plaintiff's
Petition for Special Relief upon Defendant's attorneys, the Family Law Clinic, on July 3, 2002
at approximately 2:00 p.rn.
2. The hearing on Plaintiff's Petition for Special Relief is scheduled for July 5, 2002 at 1:45
p.rn.
3. As of approximately 4:00 p.rn. on July 3, 2002, the Family Law Clinic has been unable to
contact the Defendant regarding the Petition for Special Relief and hearing scheduled for July 5,
2002.
4. Due to the fact that July 4, 2002 is a Federal holiday and mail service is not available on
that day, the Family Law Clinic is unable to contact Defendant by mail before the July 5, 2002
hearing.
5. Defendant's partial custody privileges as provided in the Custody Order of February 26,
2002, will not be altered by continuing the hearing on Plaintiffs Petition until the week of July
8, 2002.
6. Counsel for Plaintiff did not seek concurrence of the Family Law Clinic regarding the
Petition for Special Reliefpursuant to c.c.R.P. 206-2.
7. The Family Law Clinic attempted to contact Daniel Pollock, Esquire, attorney for
Plaintiff for his concurrence with this motion, but was unable to reach him.
WHEREFORE, the Family Law Clinic moves the Court to continue the hearing
scheduled for July 5, 2002 until the week of July 8, 2002.
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LUCY JOHNSTON-WALSH
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WILLIAM GlPE,
Defendant
:No. 02-227 CIVIL TERM
ORDER OF COURT
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1:45 p.rn. in Courtroom No. I be continued until
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IN TIlE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
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02-227
CIVIL ACTION LAW
WILLIAM GIPE
DEFENDANT
IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, Wednesday, August 21, 2002 , upon consideration ofthe attached Complaint,
it is hereby directed that parties and their respective counsel appear before Jacqueline M. Verney, Esq. , the conciliator,
at 4th Floor, Cumberland County Courthouse, Carlisle on Tuesday, September 10, 2002 at 10:30 AM
for a Pre-Hearing Custody Conference, At such conference, an effort will be made to resolve the issues in dispute; or
if this cannot be accomplished, to define and narrow the issues to be heard by the court, and to enter into a temporary
order. All children age five or older may also be present at the conference. Failure to appear at the conference may
provide grounds for entry of a temporary or permanent order.
The court hereby directs the parties to furnish any and all existing Protection from Abuse orders,
Special Relief orders, and Custody orders to the conciliator 48 hours prior to scheduled hearin~.
FOR THE COURT.
By: Isl
Jacqueline M. Vernry, Esq.
Custody Conciliator
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Americans with Disabilites Act of 1990. For information about accessible facilities and reasonable
accommodations available to disabled individuals having business before the court, please contact our office.
All arrangements must be made at least 72 hours prior to any hearing or business before the court. You must
attend the scheduled conference or hearing.
YOU SHOULD TAKE TIllS PAPER TO YOUR ATTORNEY AT ONCE. IF YOU DO NOT
HAVE AN ATTORNEY OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE TIlE OFFICE SET
FORTIl BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP.
Cumberland County Bar Association
2 Liberty Avenue
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
Telephone (717) 249-3166
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Plaintiff
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CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
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CNIL ACTION- LAW
IN CUSTODY
WILLIAM GIPE,
Defendant
No, 02 - 227 CNIL TERM
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this y) ~ day of
Au) '-' So t ,2002, it is hereby ordered that:
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I, The Order of Court dated July 17,2002 is vacated.
2, The Order of Court dated February 26, 2002 is reinstated,
3. The Motion for Contempt filed August 15, 2002 is dismissed,
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Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYL VANIA
v,
CIVIL ACTION- LAW
IN CUSTODY
WILLIAM GIPE,
Defendant
No. 02 - 227 CIVIL TERM
CUSTODY STIPULATION
AND NOW comes Carrie Gipe (hereinafter Mother) by and through her counsel Daniel
Pollock, Esq., and William Gipe (hereinafter Father) by and through his counsel, the Family Law
Clinic, to stipulate that the Custody Order of February 26, 2002 be reinstated, the Custody Order
of July 17, 2002 be vacated, and Plaintiff's Motion for Contempt be dismissed. Counsel for the
parties aver:
1. An Order of Court was entered on February 26, 2002, with the consent of the
parties, concerning the custody of their minor children, Victoria Leeanne Gipe, born July 15,
1990, Meariam Alicia Gipe, born September 1, 1992, and Susanna Lynn Gipe, born September 1,
1992.
2, On July 3, 2002, Plaintiff filed a Motion for Special Relief asking that
Defendant's contact with the children be limited to supervised visitation.
3. On July 17,2002, the parties reached an Agreement which provided Defendant
with periods of supervised visitation and temporarily suspended the Order of February 26, 2002.
The Agreement was entered as an Order of Court, also dated July 17,2002.
4, In the Order of July 17, 2002, the parties agreed to reinstate the Order of February
26, 2002 upon Father obtaining a statement from his counselor that he is not a threat to himself
or the children. Father obtained such a letter, which is attached and marked as Exhibit "A".
5. Pursuant to their Agreement, the parties request that the Order of July 17,2002 be
vacated and that the Order of February 26, 2002 be reinstated,
6, On August 15, 2002, Plaintiff filed a Motion for Contempt, believing that
Defendant had violated the Order of July 17, 2002.
7. Due to the fact that the Order of July 17, 2002 is being vacated, Plaintiff
withdraws her Motion for Contempt.
8. The parties intend for the conciliation scheduled for September 10,2002 at 10:30
a,m. to be cancelled and for this Stipulation to resolve all issues raised in Motion for Contempt.
9. The parties intend for the Order of Court dated February 26, 2002 to supercede all
other custody orders.
WHEREFORE, counsel for the parties request that the Order of July 17,2002 be vacated,
the Order of February 26, 2002 be reinstated, and Plaintiffs Motion for Contempt, filed August
15,2002, be dismissed,
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Daniel Pollock, Esquire
Attorney for Plaintiff
3105 Old Gettysburg Road
Camp Hill, PA 17011
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ROBERT E. RAINS
LUCY JOHNSTON-WALSH
Supervising Attorneys
Attorneys for Defendant
THE FAMILY LAW CLINIC
45 North Pitt Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243- 2968
ROXBURY
August 27, 2002
Ms. Jennifer Heverly
Certified Legal Intern
Family Law Clinic
45 North Pitt Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
Dear Ms. Heverly:
Re: William Gipe
Please be advised your client, William Gipe, has signed a release giving me permission to
provide a client progress report of his participation in Roxbury's treatment program and
to offer my professional opinion regarding his current emotional stability.
William indicates that in order for unsupervised visitation with his daughters to resume
he needs written confirmation from his treatment provider of his level of functioning.
Since he begin treatment on July 15th I have seen a dramatic improvement in William's
emotional well being, most noticably evident in the alleviation of his depressive
symptoms. William is maintaining his sobriety and attending AA meetings. He has a
sponsor and a growing sober support network. In my judgment he is capable of resuming
unsupervised visitation and at the present time he is not a threat to himself or his children,
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at 249.5010.
Sincerely,
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Plaintiff
:IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
:CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
:CIVIL ACTION- LAW
:IN CUSTODY
WILLIAM GIPE,
Defendant
:No. 02-227 CIVIL TERM
PETITION FOR MODIFICATION OF
CUSTODY ORDER
1. The petition of William Gipe (hereinafter "Father"), respectfully represents that
on August 30, 2002 an Order of Court was entered reinstating the Order of Court dated February
26, 2002, for the Partial Custody of Victoria Gipe, born July 15, 1990, Meariam Gipe, born
September 1, 1992, and Susanne Gipe, born September 1, 1992 (hereinafter "Children"). A true
and correct copy of these Orders are attached.
2. The Order should be modified because:
Father and Carrie Gipe (hereinafter Mother") should be entitled to reasonable telephone
access with the children while the children are in the other parent's custody.
Mother has a Temporary Protection From Abuse Order against Father, dated November
25,2002. The children are not protected in the Temporary Protection From Abuse Order. The
Temporary Protection From Abuse Order allows for Father to have contact with the children "as
the court may find necessary with respect to partial custody and/or visitation with the minor
children." However, telephone access is not addressed in the current Custody Order.
WHEREFORE, Petitioner requests that the Court modifY the existing Order for Partial
Custody to allow for reasonable telephone contact because it will be in the best interest of the
children.
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LUCY JOHNSTON- WALSH
Supervising Attorneys
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45 N. Pitt. St.
Carlisle, P A 17013
717243-2968
VERIFICATION
I verify that the statements made in this petition are true and correct. I understand that
false statements herein are subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. ~ 4904 relating to unsworn
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WILLIAM GIPE,
Defendant
:No. 02-227 CIVIL TERM
PRAECIPE TO PROCEED IN FORJ.\lIA PAUPERIS
Kindly allow William L. Gipe, Defendant, to proceed in forma pauperis.
The Family Law Clinic, attorneys for the party proceeding in forma pauperis, certifies in
accordance with Pa.R.C.P. 240(d) that we believe the party is unable to pay the costs and that we
are providing free legal service to the party.
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WILLIAM GIPE,
Defendant/ Petitioner
:No. 02-227 CIVIL TERM
PETITION FOR ALIMONY AND EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTION
AND NOW comes William Gipe, the defendant/petitioner in the above-captioned divorce
action, by and through his attorneys, the Family Law Clinic, and sets forth the following petition
for alimony and equitable distribution, pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. No. 1920.15(b):
ALIMONY
1. On or about January 16,2002, the respondent, Carrie Gipe, filed a complaint in
divorce.
2. Petitioner and respondent were married on November 21, 1989.
3. Petitioner is forty-nine years old and has significant medical problems, including
depression, which interferes with his ability to work.
4. Petitioner is not gainfully employed, due to medical reasons.
5. Petitioner did not have a regular income during the parties' marriage. He worked
sporadically, and spent most ofthe marriage as a homemaker, in accordance with
plaintiff/respondent's wishes.
6. Petitioner does not have a college education or any other post-high school
training. Petitioner is unable to read.
7. Respondent is employed and is financially able to provide for the reasonable
needs ofthe petitioner.
8. Petitioner requires reasonable support to adequately maintain himself in
accordance with the standard ofliving established during the marriage.
9. Respondent engaged in marital misconduct during the marriage.
10. Petitioner lacks sufficient property to provide for his reasonable needs and is
unable to support himself through full-time employment.
WHEREFORE, petitioner requests the court to enter an award of reasonable alimony, and
such other relief as the Court deems just.
EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTION
11. The parties have acquired marital assets and debts subject to equitable distribution
under the Divorce Code, including, but not limited to the following:
a) 1995 Dodge Shadow
b) Retirement Benefits, including both pension plan and 401K plan
c) 2001 Pennsylvania and Federal Income Tax Returns
WHEREFORE, defendant/petitioner requests that this court equitably divide the marital
property and debts between the parties and grant such other relief as the Court deems just.
Respectfully submitted,
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Lucy Johnston-Walsh
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45 North Pitt Street
Carlisle, P A 17013
(717) 243-2968
Fax: (717) 243-3639
VERIFICATION
I verify that the statements made in this Petition for Alimony and Equitable Distribution
are true and correct to the best of my personal knowledge, information and belief. I understand
that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. ~4904, relating to
unsworn falsification to authorities.
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I, Leah M. Davenport, Certified Legal Intern, Family Law Clinic, hereby certify that I am
serving a true and correct copy of Petition for Alimony and Equitable Distribution on the following
parties, by depositing a copy of the same in the United States mail, this 30th day of April, 2003:
Markus McKnight, Esquire
Irwin, McKnight & Hughes
60 W. Pomfret St.
Carlisle, P A 17013
Daniel Pollock, Esquire
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PLAINTIFF
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02-227
CIVIL ACTION LAW
WILLIAM GIPE
DEFENDANT
IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW,
Wednesday, April 30, 2003
, upon consideration of the attached Complaint,
it is hereby directed that parties and their respective counsel appear before Jacqueline M. Verney, Esq. , the conciliator,
at 4th Floor, Cumberland County Courthouse, Carlisle on Thursday, May 22, 2003 at 8:30 AM
for a Pre-Hearing Custody Conference. At such conference, an effort will be made to resolve the issues in dispute; or
if this cannot be accomplished, to define and narrow the issues to be heard by the court, and to enter into a temporary
order. All children age five or older may also be present at the conference. Failure to appear at the conference may
provide grounds for entry of a temporary or permanent order.
The court hereby directs the parties to furnish any and all existing Protection from Abuse orders,
Special Relief orders, and Custody orders to the conciliator 48 hours prior to scheduled hearin2.
FOR THE COURT,
By: Isl
Jacqueline M. Vemey, Esq.
Custody Conciliator
The Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County is required by law to comply with the
Americans with Disabilites Act of 1990. For information about accessible facilities and reasonable
accommodations available to disabled individuals having business before the court, please contact our office.
All arrangements must be made at least 72 hours prior to any hearing or business before the court. You must
attend the scheduled conference or hearing.
YOU SHOULD TAKE TIllS PAPER TO YOUR ATIORNEY AT ONCE. IF YOU DO NOT
HA VB AN ATIORNEY OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE TIlE OFFICE SET
FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP.
Cumberland County Bar Assodation
32 South Bedford Street
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
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WILLIAM GIPE,
Defendant
IN CUSTODY
PRAECIPE FOR ENTRY OF APPEARANCE
To Curtis R. Long, Prothonotary:
Please enter my appearance on behalf of the plaintiff, CARRIE GIPE, in the above
captioned case.
By:
Marcus
60 West omfret.... et
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
(717) 249-2353
Attorney for Plaintiff
Date: May 14, 2003
CARRIE GIPE
Plaintiffs
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
02-227 CIVIL ACTION - LAW
WILLIAM GIPE,
Defendant
IN CUSTODY
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Marcus A. McKnight, III, Esquire, hereby certify that a copy of attached Praecipe for
Entry of Appearance was served upon the following by depositing a true and correct copy of the
same in the United States mail, First Class, postage prepaid in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, on the date
referenced below and addressed as follows:
Family Law Clinic
The Dale F. Shughart Community Law Center
45 North Pitt Street
Carlisle, P A 17013
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:IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
:CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
:CIVIL ACTION- LAW
:IN CUSTODY
WILLIAM GIPE,
Defendant
:No. 02-227 CIVIL TERM
AGREEMENT TO MODIFY CUSTODY ORDER
TIDS AGREEMENT, made this V~ay of VIA/I.JL, 2003, between plaintiff, Carrie
Gipe (hereinafter "Mother"), and defendant, William Gipe (hereinafter "Father"), represented by
their counsel, Marcus A McKnight, III, Esquire, for the plaintiff; and the Family Law Clinic for
the defendant, concerns telephone contact with the children, Victoria Gipe, born July 15, 1990,
Meariam Gipe, born September I, 1992, and Susanna Gipe, born September I, 1992 (hereinafter
"Children").
WHEREAS, the Mother and Father desire to enter into an agreement as to the telephone
contact with the Children, and have this agreement made an orde,r of court.
Mother and Father agree to the following:
I. The Order of Court, dated August 30, 2002, shall remain in effect.
2. Mother and Father shall be entitled to reasonable telephone access with the children
while the children are in the other's custody.
3. Father shall be entitled to participate in parent-teacher conferences at the Children's
school.
4. Father shall be allowed on the Children's school grounds for recitals, concerts,
performances, etc,
5. The parties may modifY the provisions ofthis Order by mutual consent. In the absence
of mutual consent, the terms of this Order shall control.
6, The parties intend to be bound by the terms of this Agreement and intend for this
Agreement to be made an Order of Court.
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:IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
:CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v,
:CIVIL ACTlON- LAW
:IN CUSTODY
WILLIAM OIPE,
Defendant
:No. 02-227 CIVil" TERM
ORDER
AND NOW, this~day of if U, L- , 2003, the attached agreement is approved and
entered as an Order of Court, The attached agreement modifies the Order of Court, dated August
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:IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
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:CIVIL ACTION- LAW
:IN DIVORCE
WILLIAM GIPE,
Defendant
:No. 02-227 CIVIL TERM
DEFENDANT'S FIRST SET OF INTERROGATORIES AND REOUEST FOR
PRODUCTION OF DOCUMENTS
DEFENDANT'S INTERROGATORIES
Pursuant to Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure 1930.5 and 4005, Defendant
propounds the following Interrogatories on Plaintiff, which must be answered fully, under oath,
within thirty (30) days of service hereof.
If any Answer requires more space than follows the Interrogatory, attach the Answer(s) as
an addendum hereto.
1. PENSIONS. RETIREMENT ACCOUNTS. PROFIT SHARING PLANS
A. Do you have any interest in any kind of retirement account, profit sharing plan, or p,ension
fund?
B. If so, for each and every account, plan, or fund state:
I. The name and description of each and every account, plan, or fund, including, but not
limited to the type of account, plan, or fund (ie. defined benefit, defined contribution, etc:.);
2. The name and address of the custodian and/or administrator of each and every
account, plan, or fund;
3. The name and address of the sponsor of each and every account, plan, or fimd;
4. The total amount of contributions made to each and every account, plan, or fund by
you and/or on your behalf;
5. The amount of funds invested or contributed in each and every account, plan, or fund
by you and/or on your behalf during the time of the marriage;
6. The present value of each and every account, plan, or fund, if different from tile
amount contributed to the account, plan, or fund by you and/or on your behalf;
7. The date you first participated in each and every account, plan, or fund;
8. The date that you became or will become vested in each and every account, plan, or
fund;
9. The amount of benefits receivable per month on retirement;
10. The amount of funds available to you and the method of obtaining them without
retirement;
II. The amount of funds from any of the foregoing accounts, plans, or funds that were
disbursed both during the marriage andlor after January 2002, along with a description of how
such funds were used.
c. Identity all documents relating to the plaintitrs retirement accounts, profit sharing plans,
andlor pensions from November 21, 1989 to the present, including, but not limited to, a copy of
each and every account, plan, or fund and all statements relating to contributions and values.
DEFENDANT'S REOUEST FOR PRODUCTION OF DOCUMENTS
Pursuant to Rules 4009.11 and 4009.12 of the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure, you
are requested to produce the documents listed herein for inspection and copying at the: Family
Law Clinic, 45 North Pitt Street, Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013, within thirty (30) days of service
hereof. Designate the Request for Production to which each document is believed to be
responsive. This Request for Production of Documents shall be deemed continuing, requiring
supplemental responses as required under Pa. R.C.P. 4007.4.
I. Any and all documents which provide verification of the infonnation requested in the
foregoing Interrogatories, including but not limited to, a description of the plan, periodk notices,
and all other relevant documents.
Date:
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LUCY JOHNSTON-WALSH
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v.
:CIVIL ACTION- LAW
:IN DIVORCE
WILLIAM GIPE,
Defendant
:No. 02-227 CIVIL TERM
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Christine M. Olexa, Certified Legal Intern, Family Law Clinic, hereby certify that I
have served a true and correct copy of the First Set ofInterrogatories on the following person by
depositing copy of the same in the United States mail, First Class, postage prepaid on the 31st
day of March 2004:
Marcus A. McKnight, III, Esquire
60 West Pomfret Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 249-2353
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IN DIVORCE
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NOTICE TO RESUME PRIOR SURNAME
Notice is hereby given that the Plaintiff I defendant in the above matter,
[select one by marking "x"]
~ prior to the entry of a Final Decree in Divorce,
or _ after the entry of a Final Decree in DivOfCIl dated
hereby elects to resume the prior surname of VOW' \ ~ t'\~ ' and gives this
written notice avowing his I her intention pursu,., ~o the pr~vi . 'u.sJfS4 P.S. Y04.
Date: ~ - /9-uL/ ~-l, J#{ , (J/ yY
Signature
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COMMONWFl\LTH O,F PENNSY~V ANIA )
COUNTY OF ~hif1ruod
On the ~ay of (Jot 1 C;;u~ , 200~, before me, the Prothonotary or the
notary public, personally appeared the above affiant known to me to be the person whose
name is subscribed to the within document and acknowledged that he I she executed the
foregoing for the purpose therein contained.
In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand hereunto set my hand and official
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: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
2002-227 CIVIL TERM
WILLIAM GIPE,
Defendant.
IN DIVORCE
NOTICE
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 in 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 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, Cumberland County Courthouse, 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 South Bedford Street
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
717-249-3166
1-800-990-9108
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES
ACT OF 1990
The Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County is required by law to comply with the Americans with
Disabilities Act of 1990. For information about accessible facilities and reasonable accommodations available to
disabled individuals baving business before the court, please contact our office. All arrangements must be made at
least 72 hours prior to any hearing or business before the court. You must attend the scheduled conference or
hearing.
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CARRIE GIPE,
Plaintiff,
v.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
2002-227 CIVIL TERM
WILLIAM GIPE,
Defendant.
IN DIVORCE
AMENDED COMPLAINT IN DIVORCE
PURSUANT TO
SECTIONS 3301(c) AND 3301(d)
OF THE DIVORCE CODE
AND NOW, comes the Plaintiff, Carrie (Gipe) Vogelsong, by and through her attorneys,
Irwin, & McKnight, and files this Amended Complaint in Divorce against the Defendant, William
Gipe, representing as follows:
l. The Plaintiff is Carrie (Gipe) Vogelsong, an adult individual residing at 315 South
High Street, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17055.
2. The Defendant is William Gipe, an adult individual currently residing at
Shenendoah Apartments, Apartment #303, 105 East Allen Street, Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania
17055.
3. The Plaintiff has been a resident of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania at least
six months prior to the filing of this action in divorce.
4. The Plaintiff and the Defendant were married on November 21, 1989, and
separated approximately April 8, 2002.
5. There were three (3) children born to this marriage, namely, Victoria Leeanne
Gipe, born July 15,1990; Meariam Alicia Gipe, born September I, 1992; and Susanna Lynn
Gipe, born September 1, 1992.
6. Pursuant to the Divorce Code, Section 3301(c), the Plaintiff avers as the grounds
upon which this action is based that the marriage between the parties is irretrievably broken.
.
7. The Plaintiff avers that he has been advised of the availability of counseling and
that said party has the right to request that the court require the parties to participate in
counseling.
COUNT II - DIVORCE PURSUANT TO
SECTION 3301(d) OF THE DIVORCE CODE
8. The averments of Paragraphs One (I) through Seven (7) are incorporated herein
by reference as though fully set forth below.
9. Pursuant to the Divorce Code, Section 3301(d), the Plaintiff avers as the grounds
upon which this action is based is that the marriage between the parties is irretrievably broken
and that the parties hereto have lived separate and apart for a period of at least two years. The
parties have lived separate and apart since on or about April 8, 2002.
WHEREFORE, the Plaintiff demands judgment dissolving the marriage between the
two parties.
Respectfully submitted,
By:
Marc A. McKnight, III, Esquire
Attorn y for Plaintiff
West Pomfret Professional Building
60 West Pomfret Street
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013-3222
(717) 249-2353
Supreme Court 1.0. No. 25476
Date: June 21, 2005
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VERIFICATION
The foregoing document is based upon information which has been gathered by
counsel and myself in the preparation of this action. I have read the statements made in this
document and they are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information and belief. I
understand that false statements herein made are subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S.A. Section
4904, relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
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CARRIE M. (GIPE) VO ELSONG~' d
Date: June 21, 2005
CARRIE GIPE,
Plaintiff,
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
2002-227 CIVIL TERM
WILLIAM GIPE,
Defendant.
IN DIVORCE
NOTICE TO THE DEFENDANT
If you wish to deny any of the statements set forth in this affidavit, you must file a counter-
affidavit within twenty (20) days after this affidavit has been served on you or the statements will
be admitted.
PLAINTIFF'S AFFIDAVIT UNDER SECTION 330Hd)
OF THE DIVORCE CODE
1.
The parties to this action separated on or about April 8, 2002, 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 rights concerning alimony, division of property, lawyer's fees
or expenses if I 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. of 4904 relating to
unsworn falsification to authorities.
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: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
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: CIVIL ACTION - DIVORCE
WILLIAM GlPE,
Defendant
: NO. 02-227 CIVIL TERM
INVENTORY
OF
DEFENDANT. WILLIAM GIPE
Defendant files the following inventory of all property owned or possessed by either
party at the time this action was commenced and all property transferred within the preceding
three 'years.
Defendant verifies that the statements made in this inventory are true and correct, to the
best of her knowledge, information, and belief. Defendant understands that false statements
herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. S 4904 relating to unsworn falsification to
authorities.
Defendant reserves the right to correct and/or supplement this Inventory to the extent that
he/she acquires additional information regarding assets and/or liabilities,
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ASSETS OF THE PARTIES
Defendant marks on the list below those items applicable to the case at bar and itemizes
the assets on the following pages.
( ) I. Real Property
(X) 2. Motor Vehicles
( ) 3. Stocks, bonds, securities and options
( ) 4. Certificates of deposit
(X) 5. Checking accounts, cash
( ) 6. Savings accounts, money market and savings certificates
( ) 7. Contents of safe deposit boxes
( ) 8. Trusts
( ) 9. Life insurance policies (indicate face value, cash surrender value and current
beneficiaries)
( ) 10. Annuities
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( ) II. Gifts
( ) 12. Inheritances
( ) 13. Patents, copyrights, inventories, royalties
( ) 14. Personal property outside the home
( ) 15. Business (list all owners, including percentage of ownership, and officer/director
positions held by a party with company)
( ) 16. Employment termination benefits - severance pay, worker's compensation
claim/award
( ) 17. Profit sharing plans
(X) 18. Pension plans (indicate employee contribution and date plan vests)
( ) 19. Retirement plans, Individual Retirement Accounts
( ) 20. Disability payments
( ) 21. Litigation claims (matured and unmatured)
( ) 22. Military/V.A. benefits
( ) 23. Education benefits
( ) 24. Debts due, including loans, mortgages held
( ) 25. Household furnishings and personalty (include as a total category and attach itemized
list if distribution of such assets is in dispute)
( ) 26. Other
MARITAL PROPERTY
Defendant lists all marital property in which either or both spouses have a legal or
equitable interest individually or with any other person as of the date this action was
commenced:
Item
Number
Description
Of Property
Names Of
All Owners
2
1994 Dodge Shadow
William Gipe
Carrie Gipe
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Checking Account
with a $5.00 balance
William Gipe
18
Defined benefit EDS Pension
Plan. As ofJune 18,2004, as
indicated in Plaintiffs Answers to
Defendant's Interrogatories, Ms.
Gipe contributed $4,686.89 to the
plan, of which at least $2,760.22
was contributed during the marriage.
The plan vested on June 14,2001.
Carrie Gipe
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NON-MARITAL PROPERTY
Defendant lists all property in which a spouse has a legal or equitable interest which is
claimed to be excluded from marital property:
Item
Number
Description
of Property
Reason for
Exclusion
PROPERTY TRANSFERRED
Description
of Property
Date Of
Transfer
Consideration
Person To Whom
Transferred
Item
Number
LIABILITIES
Description
of Property
Names Of
All Creditors
Names Of
All Debtors
Item'
Number
Defendant reserves the right to correct and/or supplement this Inventory to the extent that
he/she acquires additional information regarding assets and/or liabilities.
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Plaintiffs
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
2002-227 CIVIL TERM
WILLIAM GIPE,
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN CUSTODY
PETITION FOR SPECIAL EMERGENCY RELIEF
AND NOW, this 20th day of April 2006, comes the Plaintiff /Petitioner, Carrie (Gipe)
Vogelsong, by her attorneys, Irwin & McKnight, and makes the following Petition for Special
Emergency Relief against the Defendant/Respondent, William Gipe:
1.
The Petitioner is Carrie (Gipe) Vogelsong, an adult individual who resides at 315 South
High Street, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17055.
2.
The Respondent is William Gipe, an adult individual whose address is Shenendoah
Apartments, Apartment #303, 105 East Allen Street, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County,
Pennsylvania 17055.
3.
The Petitioner filed a Complaint in Divorce under Section 3301(c) of the Divorce Code
on January 16,2002, and amended on June 21,2005 under Section 3301(d) of the Divorce Code.
A copy of said Complaints are attached here to and marked as Exhibit "A" and Exhibit "B".
4.
The parties have been separated since January 16, 2002.
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5.
The Defendant, William Gipe, has been represented by the Family Law Clinic of the
Dickinson School of Law since at least February 11, 2003. The file was transferred to Kathleen
McKeown, Certified Legal Intern, on or about January 23,2006. A copy of her correspondence
dated January 23, 2006, is marked as Exhibit "C".
6.
On March 6, 2006, a new proposal was sent to the Defendant by means of a letter to his
counsel. The parties reached an agreement to resolve the economic issues and complete the
divorce in March of 2006. A copy of the letter dated March 9, 2006, is attached hereto and
marked as Exhibit "D".
7.
On March 27, 2006, the Marriage Settlement Agreement was hand delivered to counsel
for the Defendant. A copy of said Agreement with attached letter is attached hereto and marked
as Exhibit "E".
8.
Believing the case to be resolved, the Plaintiff agreed to purchase a new home located at
138 West Green Street, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17013. A copy of the
Agreement of Sale is attached hereto and marked as Exhibit "F".
9.
The counsel for the Defendant, William Gipe, represents that he has refused to come into
their office at 45 North Pitt Street, Carlisle, and refuses to sign any documents prepared to
complete the divorce as well as the Marriage Settlement Agreement and has refused to
communicate with his legal counsel.
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10.
Legal counsel for the Defendant represents that the economic tenns are acceptable but
that the Defendant has not kept his appointments with his own legal counsel and refused all
telephone calls from his legal counsel.
11.
The Plaintiff seeks a brief hearing in order to determine whether the Defendant should be
compelled to sign certain documents which will enable her to purchase a new home for herself
and her three minor children; Victoria Leeanne Gipe, born July 15, 1990; Meariam Alicia Gipe,
born September 1, 1992; and Sussanna Lynn Gipe, born September 1, 1992.
12.
The Defendant's legal counsel have repeatedly reviewed and authorized the settlement
documents to be signed and have repeatedly indicated that the Defendant has agreed to the
economic tenns in order to complete the divorce.
13.
If the Defendant continues to refuse to sign at least a Waiver of Interest in Real Estate in
order for the Plaintiff to purchase the new home, the Plaintiff seeks payment from the Defendant
of the following:
A. All damages created by the loss of the real estate settlement scheduled for
April 28, 2006;
B. Reasonable legal fees in the amount of$450.00;
C. Payment of any losses due to the real estate the Plaintiff seeks to purchase: and
D. Any other relief deemed necessary by the Court.
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WHEREFORE, the Petitioner, Carrie (Gipe) Vogelsong, respectfully requests this
Honorable Court to schedule a brief hearing in order to determine whether the Defendant will
sign the documents necessary to complete the divorce and enable the Plaintiff to purchase a new
home for herself and her three children or providing any other relief deemed necessary by the
Court.
Respectfully submitted,
IRWIN & McKNIGHT
By:
Marcus . McKni t, III, Esquire
Attorney for Petitioner
60 West Pomfret Street
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013-3222
717-249-2353
Supreme Court I.D. No: 25476
Date: April 20, 2006
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PROPERTY, LAWYER'S FEES OR EXPENSES BEFORE A DIVORCE OR AN~UL~1ENT
IS GRANTED, YOU ~illY LOSE THE RIGHT TO CLAIM ANY OF TEEM,
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CARLISLE, PA. 17013
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EXHIBIT "B"
CARRIE GIPE,
Plaintiff,
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
2002-227 CIVIL TERM
WILLIAM GIPE,
Defendant.
IN DIVORCE
NOTICE
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 in 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 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, Cumberland County Courthouse, 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
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32 South Bedford Street
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
717-249-3166
1-800-990-9108
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AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES c'
ACT OF 1990
The Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County is required by law to comply 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 our office, All arrangements must be made at
least 72 hours prior to any hearing or business before the court, You must attend the scheduled conference or
hearing.
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CARRIE GIPE,
Plaintiff,
v.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
2002-227 CIVIL TERi.'VI
WILLIAM GIPE,
Defendant.
IN DIVORCE
AMENDED COMPLAINT IN DIVORCE
PURSUANT TO
SECTIONS 3301(c) AND 3301(d)
OF THE DIVORCE CODE
AND NOW, comes the Plaintiff, Carrie (Gipe) Vogelsong, by and through her attorneys,
Irwin, & McKnight, and files this Amended Complaint in Divorce against the Defendant, William
Gipe, representing as follows:
1. The Plaintiff is Carrie (Gipe) Vogelsong, an adult individual residing at 315 South
High Street, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17055.
2. The Defendant is William Gipe, an adult individual currently residing at
Shenendoah Apartments, Apartment #303, 105 East Allen Street, Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania
17055.
3. The Plaintiff has been a resident of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania at least
six months prior to the filing of this action in divorce.
4. The Plaintiff and the Defendant were married on November 21,1989, and
separated approximately April 8, 2002.
5. There were three (3) children born to this marriage, namely, Victoria Leeanne
Gipe, born July 15,1990; Meariam Alicia Gipe, born September I, 1992; and Susanna Lynn
Gipe, born September 1,1992.
6. Pursuant to the Divorce Code, Section 3301(c), the Plaintiff avers as the grounds
upon which this action is based that the marriage between the parties is irretrievably broken.
7. The Plaintiff avers that he has been advised of the availability of counseling and
that said party has the right to request that the court require the parties to participate in
counseling.
COUNT II - DIVORCE PURSUANT TO
SECTION 3301(d) OF THE DIVORCE CODE
8. The averments of Paragraphs One (1) through Seven (7) are incorporated herein
by reference as though fully set forth below.
9. Pursuant to the Divorce Code, Section 3301(d), the Plaintiff avers as the grounds
upon which this action is based is that the marriage between the parties is irretrievably broken
and that the parties hereto have lived separate and apart for a period of at least two years. The
parties have lived separate and apart since on or about April 8, 2002.
WHEREFORE, the Plaintiff demands judgment dissolving the marriage between the
two parties.
Respectfully submitted,
By:
Marc A. McKnight, III, Esquire
Attorney for Plaintiff
West Pomfret Professional Building
60 West Pomfret Street
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013-3222
(717) 249-2353
Supreme Court 1.0. No. 25476
Date: June 21, 2005
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VERIFICA nON
The foregoing document is based upon information which has been gathered by
counsel and myself in the preparation of this action. I have read the statements made in this
document and they are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information and belief. I
understand that false statements herein made are subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S.A. Section
4904, relating to unsworn falsification to authorities,
Date: June 21, 2005
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CARRIE GIPE,
Plaintiff,
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
CIVIL ACTION - LA W
2002-227 CIVIL TERM
WILLIAM GIPE,
Defendant.
IN DIVORCE
NOTICE TO THE DEFENDANT
If you wish to deny any of the statements set forth in this affidavit, you must file a counter-
affidavit within twenty (20) days after this affidavit has been served on you or the statements will
be admitted.
PLAINTIFF'S AFFIDAVIT UNDER SECTION 330l( d)
OF THE DIVORCE CODE
1.
The parties to this action separated on or about April 8, 2002, 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 rights concerning alimony, division of property, lawyer's fees
or expenses if I 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, of 4904 relating to
unsworn falsification to authorities.
Date: (..;2 1- ()::5
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EXHIBIT "C"
PENNSTATE
~ The Dickinson
. School of Law
family Law Clinic
The Dale F. Shughart
Community L~w Center
45 North Pitt Street
Carlisle. PA 170 I 3
Office: 717-243-29f18 or
717-24.1-8034
fax: 717-243<HiW
A service to the community by students
from The Dickinson School of Law of
The Pennsylvania State University
January 23,2006
Marcus A. McKnight, Esq.
Irwin & McKnight
60 West Pomfret Street
Carlisle, P A 17013
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JAN 2 6 2001:
Re:
Transfer of Case
Carrie Gipe v. William Gipe
Case No. 02-227
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Dear Mr. McKnight:
Thank you for your letter of January 4, 2006, Since Jessica Bowman has completed her
two semesters at the Family Law Clinic, this case has been transferrcd to mc, It is my hope that we
may conclude this matter shortly. Your offer of November 18,2005, was forwarded to Mr. Gipc,
and we are awaiting his response. I am trying to get in touch with him.
Please do not hesitate to contact me should you have any questions or concerns. I am
available on Mondays and Wcdnesdays from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m, and on Thursdays from 2:00
p.m. to 5:00 p,m.
Very truly yours,
,>fJtL111!1~
Kathleen N, McKeown ~.-.e=
Certified Legal Intern
Cc: William Gipe
The Dickinson School of Law of The Pennsylvania State University
An Ellll<ll Opportunity UniversilY
EXHIBIT "D"
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LA W OFFICES
IRWIN & McKNIGHT
ROGER B.IRWIN
MARCUS A. McKNIGHT. 11/
DOUGLAS G. MILLER
MATTHEW A, McKNIGHT
WEST POMFRET PROFESSIONAL BUILDING
60WESTPOMFRETSTREET
CARLISLE. PENNSYLVANIA 17013,3222
(717) 249-2353
FAX (717) 249,6354
WWW./MHLAW.COM
HAROLDS. ERWIN (/925-1977)
HAROLD S. IR WIN. JR. (/954-/986)
IRWIN, IRWIN &: IRWIN (/956-/986)
IRWIN, IRWIN &'McKNIGF-rT (/986-1994)
IRWIN, McKNIGHT &: HUGHES (1994-2003)
IRWIN & McKNIGHT (1003- )
March 9, 2006
KATHLEEN N. McKEOWN, CERTIFIED LEGAL INTERN
FAMIL Y LAW CLINIC
45 NORTH PITT STREET
CARLISLE, PA 17013
RE: GIPE v. GIPE
SETTLEMENT OFFER
FILE COpy
Dear Ms. McKeown:
Please be advised that I forwarded a copy of your letter dated March 1, 2006 to my client
and have had a chance to discuss it with her. The value of Carrie's pension during her marriage
was $2,760.22. Carrie is willing to give your client, William Gipe, a credit on his child support
in the amount of$I,380.00.
Carrie also needs the title to her car signed over to her by Mr. Gipe. She is willing to
give him an additional credit of $250.00 upon his signing over the title to her. The total credit to
be applied to the current child support arrearages would be $1,630.00.
Please review this proposal with your client and let me know if we have an agreement for
the settlement of this case.
Very truly yours,
MAM:sls
cc: Ms. Carrie M.Vogelsong
EXHIBIT "E"
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LA W OFFICES
IRWIN & McKNIGHT
ROGER B. IRWIN
MARCUS A. McKNIGHT. III
DOUGIAS G. MIllER
MAlTHEW A. McKNIGHT
WEST PW,fFRET PROFESSIONAL BUILDING
60 WEST PO,HFRET STREET
CARLISLE, PENl'v'SYLVANIA I70I3~3222
(717) 249,2353
nx (717) 249,6354
WWWI.-'rfHLAWCOM
HAROl.D S_ !RwrN' ! 19;5-/'177)
HAROLD S !RWIN, JR (J\l5J.19H(j)
IRWIN. IRWIN & IRWIN (/950.1980)
!RWIN, IRWIN & J1cKNIGHT (19M-199.J)
IRWfN. ,'"kKNIGHT &HUGHE5 11994-20031
tRWIA' & JfcKN!GHT (2003" )
March 27, 2006
Via Facsimile Transmission (243-3639)
and Rel!ular Mail
fILE COpy
KATHLEEN N. McKEOWN
CERTIFIED LEGAL INTERN
F AMIL Y LAW CLINIC
45 NORTH PITT STREET
CARLISLE, PA 17013
RE: GIPE v. GIPE
Dear Ms. McKeown:
I have personally delivered to you today Consents to the divorce for your client to sign,
the Marriage Settlement Agreement which my client has signed, the Acceptance of Service of
the Complaint, and a Waiver for the purchase of a new home.
I need at least the Waiver signed by Tuesday, March 28, 2006. Please let me know if you
are able to have Mr. Gipe sign that document tomorrow. If he signs the other documents, I will
complete the divorce this week. Please call me regarding this matter.
Very tml y yours,
7t7:t~
MAM:m1n
cc: Ms. Carrie M,Vogelsong
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MARRIAGE SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT made this:Jd, 'l\J, day of March 2006 by and between CARRIE
(GIPE) VOGELSONG, (hereinafter referred to as "WIFE") and WILLIAM GIPE, hereinafter
referred to as "HUSBAND").
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, HUSBAND and WIFE were lawfully married on November 21, 1989, in
Harrisburg, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. WIFE filed a Complaint in Divorce in Cumberland
County, Pennsylvania, docketed at 2002-227 Civil Term on January 16, 2002. The parties hereto
agree and covenant as follows:
1.
The parties intend to maintain separate and permanent domiciles and to live apart from
each other. It is the intent and purpose of this Agreement to set forth the respective rights and
duties ofthe parties while they continue to live apart from each other.
2.
The parties have attempted to divide their matrimonial property in a manner which
conforms to a just and right standard, with due regard to the rights of each party, It is the intent
of the parties that such division shall be final and shall forever determine their respective rights.
The division of existing marital property is not intended by the parties to constitute in any way a
sale or exchange of assets.
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3.
Further, the parties agree to continue living separately and apart from the other at any
place or places that he or she may select as they have heretofore been doing. Neither party shall
molest, harass, annoy, injure, threaten or interfere with the other party in any matter whatsoever.
Each party may carry on and engage in any employment, profession, business or other activity as
he or she may deem advisable for his or her sole use and benefit. Neither party shall interfere
with the uses, ownership, enjoyment or disposition of any property now owned and not specified
herein nor property hereafter acquired by the other.
4.
The consideration for this contract and agreement is the mutual benefit to be obtained by
both of the parties hereto and the covenants and agreements of each of the parties to the other.
The adequacy of the consideration for all agreements herein contained is stipulated, confessed,
and admitted by the parties, and the parties intend to be legally bound hereby.
Each party to the Agreement acknowledges and declares that he or she, respectively:
a. is represented by counsel of his or her own choosing;
b. is fully and completely informed of the facts relating to the subject
matter of this Agreement and of the rights and liabilities of the parties;
c. enters into this Agreement voluntarily after receiving advice of counsel;
d. has given careful and mature thought to the making of this Agreement;
e. has carefully read each provision of this Agreement; and
f. fully and completely understands each provision of this Agreement,
both as to the subject matter and legal effect.
This Agreement shall become effective immediately as ofthe date of execution.
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It is the purpose and intent of this Agreement to settle forever and completely the interest
and obligations of the parties in all property that they own separately, and all property that would
qualifY as marital property under the Pennsylvania Divorce Code, Title 23, Section 401(e), and
that is referred to in this Agreement as "Marital Property", as between themselves, their heirs and
assigns. The parties have attempted to divide their Marital Property in a manner that conforms to
a just and fair standard, with due regard to the rights of each Party. The division of existing
Marital Property is not intended by the parties to constitute in any way a sale or exchange of
assets, and the division is being effected without the introduction of outside funds or other
property not constituting a part of the marital estate.
It is the further purpose of this Agreement to settle forever and completely any obligation
under the Pennsylvania Divorce Code relating to spousal support or alimony.
6.
Each party represents and warrants that he or she has made a full and fair disclosure to the
other of all of his or her property interests of any nature, including any mortgage, pledge, lien,
charge, security interest, encumbrance, or restriction to which any property is subject. Each party
further represents that he or she has made a full and fair disclosure of all debts and obligations of
any nature for which he or she is currently liable or may become liable. Each further represents
and warrants that he or she has not made any gifts or transfers for inadequate consideration of
Marital Property without the prior consent of the other.
Each Party acknowledges that, to the extent desired, he or she has had access to all joint
and separate State and Federal Tax Returns filed by or on behalf of either or both Parties during
marriage.
7.
REAL ESTATE: The parties do not own real property.
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DEBTS: HUSBAND will be solely responsible for his own debts. WIFE will be solely
responsible for her debts. HUSBAND will indemnifY and hold harmless WIFE from all
obligation related to his debts. WIFE will be solely responsible and will indemnifY and hold
hannless HUSBAND from any claim made against him related to her debts.
9.
SPOUSAL SUPPORT AND ALIMONY: The parties hereby agree that neither party
will seek spousal support or alimony.
10.
PERSONAL PROPERTY: The parties agree that the personal property shall be divided
as follows:
HUSBAND shall receive the following items:
a. The personal property in his possession;
b. His bank accounts and any life insurance policies in his name;
c. His employee benefits and retirement;
d. Payment of$I,380.00 credit on Husband's child support arrearages in lieu of
Wife's pension valued at $2,760.22; and
e. Payment of$250.00 credit on Husband's child support arrearages in lieu of
Wife's pension valued at $2,760.22. This amount will be paid to Husband
upon Husband signing title of 1994 Dodge Shadow over to Wife.
WIFE shall receive the following items:
a. The personal property in her current possession;
b. Her bank accounts and any life insurance policies in her name; and
c. Her employee benefits and retirement.
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The WIFE hereby waives all right and title which she may have in any personal property
of the HUSBAND. HUSBAND likewise waives any interest which he has in the personal
property of the WIFE. Henceforth, each of the parties shall own, have and enjoy independently
of any claim or right of the other party, all items of personal property of every kind, nature and
description and wherever situated, which are then owned or held by or which may hereafter
belong to the HUSBAND or WIFE with full power to the HUSBAND or the WIFE to dispose
of same as fully and effectually, in all respects and for all purposes as if he or she were
unmarried. Each party agrees that neither will incur obligations, liens or liabilities on account of
the other and that from the date of this Agreement, neither party shall contract or incur
obligations, liens or any liability whatsoever on account of the other.
II.
AUTOMOBILES:
a. HUSBAND agrees to waive any and all interest which he may have in the
1994 Dodge Shadow in possession of the WIFE. HUSBAND agrees to sign over the
title to WIFE upon HUSBAND receiving a child support credit of$250.00.
b. WIFE agrees to waive any and all interest which she may have in the
automobile in possession of HUSBAND.
They each waive any claim which they have in any automobile owned by the other party.
12.
INSURANCE and EMPLOYEE BENEFITS: The parties agree that any life insurance
policies on the life of HUSBAND or WIFE or any other employee benefits, including but not
limited to retirement, profit sharing or medical benefits of either party, shall be their own. WIFE
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waives all right, title and claim to HUSBAND'S employee benefits, and HUSBAND waives all
right, title, and claim to any of WIFE'S employee benefits.
13.
BENEFITS AND BANK ACCOUNTS: WIFE agrees to waive all right, title and
interest which she may have in the savings or checking or any other bank accounts of the
HUSBAND. The HUSBAND agrees to waive all interest which he may have in the savings or
checking or any other bank accounts of the WIFE.
14.
DIVORCE: The parties both agree to cooperate with each other in obtaining a final
divorce of the marriage. It is agreed that the parties will execute and file the consents necessary
to obtain the divorce. Any party who fails to cooperate with obtaining the Divorce shall pay all
the costs and legal fees of the party who is seeking the divorce.
IS.
BREACH: If either party breaches any provisions of this Agreement, the other party
should have the right, at his or her election, to sue for damages for such breach or seek such other
remedies or relief as may be available to him or her, and the party breaching this contract will be
responsible for payment of legal fees and costs incurred by the other in enforcing their rights
under this Agreement.
16.
ADDITIONAL INSTRUMENTS: Each of the parties shall from time to time, at the
request of the other, execute, acknowledge and deliver to the other party any and all further
instruments that may be reasonably required to give full force and effect to the provisions of this
Agreement.
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VOLUNTARY EXECUTION: The provisions of this Agreement and their legal effect
have been fully explained to the parties by their respective counsel, and each party
acknowledges that the Agreement is fair and equitable, and that it is being entered into
voluntarily, and that it is not the result of any duress or undue influence. The provisions of this
Agreement are fully understood by both parties and each party acknowledges that the Agreement
is fair and equitable, that it is being entered into voluntarily, and that it is not the result of any
duress or undue influence.
18.
ENTIRE AGREEMENT: This Agreement contains the entire understanding of the
parties and there are no representations, warranties, covenants or undertakings other than those
expressly set forth herein.
19.
APPLICABLE LAW: This Agreement shall be construed under the Laws of the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
20.
PRIOR AGREEMENTS: It is understood and agreed that any and all property
settlement agreements which mayor have been executed prior to the date and time of this
Agreement are null and void and of no effect.
21.
PAYMENT OF COSTS AND LEGAL FEES: The parties agree to pay for their own
costs and legal fees required to obtain and complete the divorce.
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WAIVER OF CLAIMS AGAINST EST A TES: Except as herein otherwise provided,
each party may dispose of his or her property in any way, and each party hereby waives and
relinquishes any and all rights he or she may now have or hereafter acquire, under the present or
future laws of any jurisdiction, to share in the property or the estate ofthe other as a result of the
marital relationship, including without limitation, dower, courtesy, statutory allowance, widow's
allowance, right to take in intestacy, right to take against the Will of the other, and right to act as
administrator or executor of the other's estate, and each will, at the request of the other, execute,
acknowledge and deliver any and all instruments which may be necessary or advisable to carry
into effect this mutual waiver and relinquishment of all such interests, rights and claims.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereunto have set their hands and seals the day
and year first above written.
WITNESSES:
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WILLIAM GIPE
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COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
PERSONALLY APPEARED BEFORE ME, this.:ld-"J. day OfjOJrrJ----, 2006, a
Notary Public, in and for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and c~mberland,
CARRIE VOGELSONG, known to me (or satisfactorily proven) to be the person whose name
is subscribed to the within Marriage Settlement Agreement, and acknowledges that she executed
the same for the purposes therein contained.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and official seal.
TH OF PENNSYLVANIA
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COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
PERSONALLY APPEARED BEFORE ME, this _ day of
, 2006, a
Notary Public, in and for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and County of Cumberland,
WILLIAM GIPE, known to me (or satisfactorily proven) to be the person whose name is
subscribed to the within Marriage Settlement Agreement, and acknowledges that he executed the
same for the purposes therein contained.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and official seal.
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STANDARD AGREEMENT FOR THE SALE OF REAL ESTATE
This fbn:n ~ded omd approved fOl', bat aotn:5Iric:fcd ro l.l# by.ttleman'hcnQ(the PtnfLByiva1l4 A$scciatioo orltSAL.TORS>iI (I'A.R.).
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SELLER'S BUSINESS lU:LA TlONSHIP WITH P A LICENSED BROKER
BROKER (COlDpaDY) Re/Max Realty Associates PHONE 717.761.6300
ADDRESS 3425 MarbtStreetCamp Hill 17011 FAX 717.761-1455
LICENSEE(S) Jamie Frv .____DosigaAt.d All"'t ll?l V" 0 No
BROKER IS THE AGENT FOll. SELLER. OR (if e~.d",d below):
ll.....' Is NOT tile A~CD[ Tor Seller a.d ;s .I.D: 0 AGENT FOR BuYER 0 TRANSACTION LlCENSEE
BUYER'S BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP WITH PA LICENSED BROKER
BROKER (Comp'DY)' RelMa~ Realty Associates PRONE 717.761.6300
ADDRESS 3425 Market Street Camo Hill 17011 FAX 717.761.1455
LlCENSEE(S) Jamie Frv Desig1l.ted Ag... 0 Yes 0 N.
BROKER IS THE AGENT FOR BmR. OR (if cbec:J<cd below):
B..ktr if NOT lb. Agtot for !llIYer .od ;s alaD: 0 AGEl'lT FOil. SELLER ll?l SUBAGENT FOil SELLER 0 TIU.."SACIlON UCENSEE
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VERIFICATION
The foregoing document is based upon information which has been gathered by
counsel and myself in the preparation of this action. I have read the statements made in this
document and they are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information and belief. I
understand that false statements herein made are subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S.A. Section
4904, relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
Date: April 20, 2006
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CARRIE (GIPE) VOGELSONG,
Plaintiffs
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
2002-227 CIVIL TERM
WILLIAM GIPE,
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN CUSTODY
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Marcus A. McKnight, III, Esquire, hereby certifY that a copy of attached document was
served upon the following by depositing a true and correct copy of the same in the United States
mail, First Class, postage prepaid in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, on the date referenced below and
addressed as follows:
William Martin, Esq.
Kathleen McKeown, Certified Legal Intern
Family Law Clinic
45 North Pitt Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
IRWIN & McKNIGHT
By: Marcu A. McKnight, III, Esquire
60 West Pomfret Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 249-2353
Supreme Court LD. No. 25476
Date: April 20, 2006
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CARRIE (GIPE) VOGELSONG,
Plaintiffs
v.
2002-227 CIVIL TERM
WILLIAM G1PE,
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this Z. ilL day of
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, 2006, upon consideration of
the attached Petition for Special Emergency Relief, a hearing is hereby scheduled for
('-jYU~6 ,J 7 , 2006, in Courtroom No. / ,at 3, / ~ o'clock -f2-.M.,
Cumberland County Courthouse, I Courthouse Square, Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013.
By:
vi1arcus A. McKnight, III, Esq.
Attorney for Plaintiff/Petitioner
~illiam Martin, Esq., Family Law Clinic
Kathleen McKeown, Certified Legal Intern, Family Law Clinic
Attorney for DefendantlRespondent
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MARRJAGE SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT made thisd,2 nc/ day of March 2006 by and between CARRIE
(GIPE) VOGELSONG, (hereinafter referred to as "WIFE") and WILLIAM GIPE, hereinafter
referred to as "HUSBAND").
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, HUSBAND and WIFE were lawfully married on November 21, 1989, in
Harrisburg, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. WIFE filed a Complaint in Divorce in Cumberland
County, Pennsylvania, docketed at 2002-227 Civil Term on January 16,2002. The parties hereto
agree and covenant as follows:
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The parties intend to maintain separate and permanent domiciles and to live apart from
each other. It is the intent and purpose of this Agreement to set forth the respective rights and
duties of the parties while they continue to live apart from each other.
2.
The parties have attempted to divide their matrimonial property in a manner which
conforms to a just and right standard, with duc regard to the rights of each party. It is the intent
of the parties that such division shall be final and shall forever determine their respective rights.
The division of existing marital property is not intended by the parties to constitute in any way a
sale or exchange of assets.
3.
Further, the parties agree to continue living separately and apart from the other at any
place or places that he or she may select as they have heretofore been doing. Neither party shall
molest, harass, annoy, injure, threaten or interfere with the other party in any matter whatsoever.
Each party may carry on and engage in any employment, profession, business or other activity as
he or she may deem advisable for his or her sole use and benefit. Neither party shall interfere
with the uses, ownership, enjoyment or disposition of any property now owned and not specified
herein nor property hereafter acquired by the other.
4.
The consideration for this contract and agreement is the mutual benefit to be obtained by
both of the parties hereto and the covenants and agreements of each of the parties to the other.
The adequacy of the consideration for all agreements herein contained is stipulated, confessed,
and admitted by the parties, and the parties intend to be legally bound hereby.
Each party to the Agreement acknowledges and declares that he or she, respectively:
a. is represented by counsel of his or her own choosing;
b. is fully and completely informed of the facts relating to the subject
matter of this Agreement and of the rights and liabilities of the parties;
c. enters into this Agreement voluntarily after receiving advice of counsel;
d. has given careful and mature thought to the making of this Agreement;
e. has carefully read each provision of this Agreement; and
f. fully and completely understands each provision of this Agreement,
both as to the subject matter and legal effect.
This Agreement shall become effective immediately as of the date of execution.
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S.
It is the purpose and intent of this Agreement to settle forever and completely the interest
and obligations of the parties in all property that they own separately, and all property that would
qualify as marital property under the Pennsylvania Divorce Code, Title 23, Section 401(e), and
that is referred to in this Agreement as "Marital Property", as between themselves, their heirs and
assigns. The parties have attempted to divide their Marital Property in a manner that conforms to
a just and fair standard, with due regard to the rights of each Party. The division of existing
Marital Property is not intended by the parties to constitute in any way a sale or exchange of
assets, and the division is being effected without the introduction of outside funds or other
property not constituting a part of the marital estate.
It is the further purpose of this Agreement to settle forever and completely any obligation
under the Pennsylvania Divorce Code relating to spousal support or alimony.
6.
Each party represents and warrants that he or she has made a full and fair disclosure to the
other of all of his or her property interests of any nature, including any mortgage, pledge, lien,
charge, security interest, encumbrance, or restriction to which any property is subject. Each party
further represents that he or she has made a full and fair disclosure of all debts and obligations of
any nature for which he or she is currently liable or may become liable. Each further represents
and warrants that he or she has not made any gifts or transfers for inadequate consideration of
Marital Property without the prior consent of the other.
Each Party acknowledges that, to the extent desired, he or she has had access to all joint
and separate State and Federal Tax Returns filed by or on behalf of either or both Parties during
marriage.
7.
REAL ESTATE: The parties do not own real property.
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8.
DEBTS: HUSBAND will be solely responsible for his own debts. WIFE will be solely
responsible for her debts. HUSBAND will indemnify and hold harmless WIFE from all
obligation related to his debts. WIFE will be solely responsible and will indemnify and hold
harmless HUSBAND from any claim made against him related to her debts.
9.
SPOUSAL SUPPORT AND ALIMONY: The parties hereby agree that neither party
will seek spousal support or alimony.
10.
PERSONAL PROPERTY: The parties agree that the personal property shall be divided
as follows:
HUSBAND shall receive the following items:
a. The personal property in his possession;
b. His bank accounts and any life insurance policies in his name;
c. His employee benefits and retirement;
d. Payment of$I,380.00 credit on Husband's child support arrearages in lieu of
Wife's pension valued at $2,760.22; and
e. Payment of $250.00 credit on Husband's child support arrearages upon
Husband signing title of 1994 Dodge Shadow over to Wife.
WIFE shall receive the following items:
a. The personal property in her current possession;
b. Her bank accounts and any life insurance policies in her name; and
c. Her employee benefits and retirement
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The WIFE hereby waives all right and title which she may have in any personal property
of the HUSBAND. HUSBAND likewise waives any interest which he has in the personal
property of the WIFE. Henceforth, each of the parties shall own, have and enjoy independently
of any claim or right of the other party, all items of personal property of every kind, nature and
description and wherever situated, which are then owned or held by or which may hereafter
belong to the HUSBAND or WIFE with full power to the HUSBAND or the WIFE to dispose
of same as fully and effectually, in all respects and for all purposes as if he or she were
unmarried. Each party agrees that neither will incur obligations, liens or liabilities on account of
the other and that from the date of this Agreement, neither party shall contract or incur
obligations, liens or any liability whatsoever on account of the other.
11.
AUTOMOBILES:
a. HUSBAND agrees to waive any and all interest which he may have in the
1994 Dodge Shadow in possession of the WIFE. HUSBAND agrees to sign over the
title to WIFE upon HUSBAND receiving a child support credit of $250.00.
b. WIFE agrees to waive any and all interest which she may have in the
automobile in possession of HUSBAND.
They each waive any claim which they have in any automobile owned by the other party.
12.
INSURANCE and EMPLOYEE BENEFITS: The parties agree that any life insurance
policies on the life of HUSBAND or WIFE or any other employee benefits, including but not
limited to retirement, profit sharing or medical benefits of either party, shall be their own. WIFE
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waives all right, title and claim to HUSBAND'S employee benefits, and HUSBAND waives all
right, title, and claim to any of WIFE'S employee benefits.
13.
BENEFITS AND BANK ACCOUNTS: WIFE agrees to waive all right, title and
interest which she may have in the savings or checking or any other bank accounts of the
HUSBAND. The HUSBAND agrees to waive all interest which he may have in the savings or
checking or any other bank accounts of the WIFE.
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DIVORCE: The parties both agree to cooperate with each other in obtaining a final
di vorce of the marriage. It is agreed that the parties will execute and file the consents necessary
to obtain the divorce. Any party who fails to cooperate with obtaining the Divorce shaU pay all
the costs and legal fees of the party who is seeking the divorce.
]5.
BREACH: If either party breaches any provisions of this Agreement, the other party
should have the right, at his or her election, to sue for damages for such breach or seek such other
remedies or relief as may be available to him or her, and the party breaching this contract will be
responsible for payment of legal fees and costs incurred by the other in enforcing their rights
under this Agreement
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ADDITIONAL INSTRUMENTS: Each of the parties shall from time to time, at the
request of the other, execute, acknowledge and deliver to the other party any and all further
instruments that may be reasonably required to give full force and effect to the provisions of this
Agreement
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17.
VOLUNTARY EXECUTION: The provisions of this Agreement and their legal effect
have been fully explained to the parties by their respective counsel, and each party
acknowledges that the Agreement is fair and equitable, and that it is being entered into
voluntarily, and that it is not the result of any duress or undue influence. The provisions of this
Agreement are fully understood by both parties and each party acknowledges that the Agreement
is fair and equitable, that it is being entered into voluntarily, and that it is not the result of any
duress or undue influence.
18.
ENTIRE AGREEMENT: This Agreement contains the entire understanding of the
parties and there are no representations, warranties, covenants or undertakings other than those
expressly set forth herein.
19.
APPLICABLE LAW: This Agreement shall be construed under the Laws of the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
20.
PRIOR AGREEMENTS: It is understood and agreed that any and all property
settlement agreements which mayor have been executed prior to the date and time of this
Agreement are null and void and of no effect.
21.
PAYMENT OF COSTS AND LEGAL FEES: The parties agree to pay for their own
costs and legal fees required to obtain and complete the divorce.
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22.
WAIVER OF CLAIMS AGAINST ESTATES: Except as herein otherwise provided,
each party may dispose of his or her property in any way, and each party hereby waives and
relinquishes any and all rights he or she may now have or hereafter acquire, under the present or
future laws of any jurisdiction, to share in the property or the estate of the other as a result ofthe
marital relationship, including without limitation, dower, courtesy, statutory allowance, widow's
allowance, right to take in intestacy, right to take against the Will of the other, and right to act as
administrator or executor of the other's estate, and each will, at the request of the other, execute,
acknowledge and deliver any and all instruments which may be necessary or advisable to carry
into effect this mutual waiver and relinquishment of all such interests, rights and claims.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereunto have set their hands and seals the day
and year first above written.
WITNESSES:
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WILLIAM GIPE
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
SS:
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
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PERSONALLY APPEARED BEFORE ME, this ~ day ofGj; a?', l?L,...2006, a
Notary Public, in and for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
of Cumberland,
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CARRIE VOGELSONG, known to me (or satisfactorily proven) to be the person whose name
is subscribed to the within Marriage Settlement Agreement, and acknowledges that she executed
the same for the purposes therein contained.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set m~ hr;~? O(~ICial seal.
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Ca~isIe Born. Cumtleltand County
My Commission Expires Sepl18, 2007
Member, Pennsy'vani~ Association Of Notaries
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
ss:
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
PERSONALLY APPEARED BEFORE ME, this~day of ~/7"-:;;.t ,2006, a
Notary Public, in and for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and County of Cumberland,
WILLIAM GIPE, known to me (or satisfactorily proven) to be the person whose name is
subscribed to the within Marriage Settlement Agreement, and acknowledges that hc executed the
same for the purposes therein contained.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and official seal.
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NOTARIAL SEAL 'I
lINOA M, CARVER, NOTARY PUBLIC !
CARLISLE BORO" CUMBERLAND COUNTY
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CARRIE GlPE,
Plaintiff
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
2002 - 227 CIVIL TERM
WILLIAM GIPE,
Defendant
IN DIVORCE
ACCEPTANCE OF SERVICE
I, WILLIAM GIPE, the defendant in the above-captioned divorce action, hereby verify
that I accepted service of the Complaint in Divorce filed under 23 Pa. C.S. Section 3301 a (1)(6)
of the Divorce Code on January 16, 2002.
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WILLIAM GIPE :/
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COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
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COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
On this, the 2& -I~ay of 4-l't?' 2006, before me, the undersigned officer,
personally appeared WILLIAM GIPE, known to me to be the person whose Dame is subscribed
to the above instrument and acknowledge that he executed same for the purposes therein
contained.
, HOT ARIAL SEAL
LINDA M. CARVER, NOT AR
CARLISLE BORO" CUMBERLAND COUNTY
MY COMMISSION EXPIRES DEC, 5 ,006
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Notary Public
CARRIE GIPE,
Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
2002-227 CIVIL TERM
WILLIAM GIPE,
Defendant
IN DIVORCE
PLAINTIFF'S MARRIAGE COUNSELING AFFIDAVIT
The plaintiff, being duly sworn according to law, deposes and says:
1. I have been advised of the availability of marriage counseling and understand that I
may request that the court require that my spouse and I participate in counseling.
2. I understand that the court maintains a list of marriage counselors in the Prothonotary's
Office, which list is available to me upon request.
3. Being so advised, I do not request that the court require that my spouse and I
participate in counseling prior to a divorce decree being handed down.
I verifY that the statements made in this affidavit are true and correct I understand that
false statements herein made are subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. Section 4904 relating to
unsworn falsification to authorities.
Date: .4'/1'[ ,fl. ,.2ool.,
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CARRIE (GIPE) VOGELS
Plaintiff
CARRIE GIPE,
Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
2002-227 CIVIL TERM
WILLIAM GIPE,
Defendant
IN DIVORCE
PLAINTIFF'S AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT
l. A Complaint in Divorce under Section 3301(c) of the Divorce Code was filed on
January 16, 2002 and amended on June 21, 2005.
2. The marriage of plaintiff and defendant is irretrievably broken and ninety days have
elapsed from the date of the filing of the complaint
3. I consent to the entry of a final decree in divorce.
4. I understand that I may lose rights concerning alimony, division of property, lawyer's
fees or expenses if I do not claim thern before a divorce is granted.
I verify that the statements made in this affidavit are true and correct I understand that
false statements herein made are subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C. S. Section 4904 relating to
unsworn falsification to authorities.
Date: Af1,L .;)(,/ ';'00 {,
CARRIE GIPE,
Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
2002-227 CIVIL TERM
WILLIAM GIPE,
Defendant
IN DIVORCE
DEFENDANT'S AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT
L A Complaint in Divorce under Section 3301(c) of the Divorce Code was filed on
January 16, 2002 and amended on June 21, 2005.
2. The marriage of plaintiff and defendant is irretrievably broken and ninety days have
elapsed from the date of the filing of the complaint
3. I consent to the entry of a final decree in divorce.
4. I understand that I may lose 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 made are subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C. S. Section 4904 relating to
unsworn falsification to authorities.
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WILLIAM GIPE
Defendant
CARRIE GIPE,
Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
2002-227 CIVIL TERM
WILLIAM GIPE,
Defendant
IN DIVORCE
WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REQUEST
ENTRY OF A DIVORCE DECREE UNDER
SECTION 3301(c) OF THE DIVORCE CODE
I. I consent to the entry of a final Decree of Divorce without notice.
2. 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.
3. 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.
I verifY that the statements made in this affidavit are true and correct. I understand that
false statements herein made are subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. Section 4904 relating to
unsworn falsification to authorities.
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CARRIE ( E) VO LSONG
Plaintiff
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CARRIE GIPE,
Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
2002-227 CIVIL TERM
WILLIAM GIPE,
Defendant
IN DIVORCE
WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REQUEST
ENTRY OF A DIVORCE DECREE UNDER
SECTION 3301(c) OF THE DIVORCE CODE
I. I consent to the entry of a final Decree of Divorce without notice.
2. I understand that I may lose rights concerning alimony, division of property, lawyer's
fees or expenses in do not claim them before a divorce is granted.
3. 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.
I veritY that the statements made in this affidavit are true and correct I understand that
false statements herein made are subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. Section 4904 relating to
unsworn falsification to authorities.
Date:
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WILLIAM GIPE
Defendant
CARRIE GIPE,
Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
2002-227 CIVIL TERM
WILLIAM GIPE,
Defendant
IN DIVORCE
DEFENDANT'S MARRIAGE COUNSELING AFFIDAVIT
The Defendant, being duly sworn according to law, deposes and says:
I. I have been advised of the availability of marriage counseling and understand that I
may request that the court require that my spouse and I participate in counseling.
2. I understand that the court maintains a list of marriage counselors in the Prothonotary's
Office, which list is available to me upon request.
3. Being so advised, I do not request that the court require that my spouse and I
participate in counseling prior to a divorce decree being handed down.
I verifY that the statements made in this affidavit are true and correct. I understand that
false statements herein made are subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. Section 4904 relating to
unsworn falsification to authorities.
Date: 0/-( de., JOb
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~LIA GIPE
Defendant
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CARRIE GIPE,
Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
v.
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
2002-227 CIVIL TERM
WILLIAM GIPE,
Defendant
IN 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:
L Ground for Divorce: irretrievable breakdown under Section 3301(c) of the Divorce Code.
2. Date and manner of service of complaint: A certified copy of the Complaint in Divorce was served on
the Defendant, William Gipe, on or about January 16, 2002 by personal service. The Amended Complaint in
Divorce Pursuant to Sections 3301 (c) and 3301(d) of the Divorce Code with Notice and Affidavit and Counter-
Affidavit was served upon the defendant, William Gipe, on June 29, 2005, by personal service, at Shenendoah
Apartments, Apartment #303,105 East Allen Street, Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, 17055.
Complete either paragraph (a) or (b).
(a) Date of execution of the Affidavit of Consent required by Section 3301(c) of the Divorce
Code: by plaintiff: April 26, 2006; by the defendant: April 26, 2006
(b )(1) Date of execution of the affidavit required by Section 330 I (d) of the Divorce Code:
Date of Execution:
(b)(2) Date of filing and service of the plaintiffs affidavit upon the defendant:
4. Related claims pending: NONE.
5. Complete either (a) or (b).
(a) Date and manner of service of the Notice ofIntention to file Praecipe to Transmit Record,
a copy of which is attached:
(b) Date plaintiffs Waiver of Notice in Section 3301(c) Divorce was filed with the
Prothonotary: April 27, 2006
Date defendant's Waiver of Notice in Section 3301(c)
Prothonotary: April 27, 2006
A. igbt, OI, Esquire
y for Plaintiff
Date April 27, 2006
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CARRIE (GIPE) VOGELSONG,
Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYL VANIA
v.
2002-227 CIVIL TERM
WILLIAM GIPE,
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE
PRAECIPE TO WITHDRAW PETITION
FOR SPECIAL EMERGENCY RELIEF
AND NOW, this 27th day of April 2006, comes the Petitioner/Plaintiff, Carrie (Gipe)
Vogelsong, by her attorneys, Irwin & McKnight and makes this Praecipe to Withdraw the
Petition for Special Emergency Relief dated April 20, 2006, as follows:
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On April 26, 2006, the Respondent/Defendant, William Gipe, complied by signing
documents required to compete the divorce including the Marriage Settlement Agreement
2.
The Hearing for Special Emergency Relief set for April 27, 2006, at 3:15 p.m. before the
Honorable J. Wesley Oler, Jr. is no longer required and is hereby withdrawn by Carrie (Gipe)
Vogelsong, the PetitionerlPlaintiff.
Respectfully submitted,
By:
or Petitioner/Plaintiff
Date: April 27, 2006
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CARRIE (GlPE) VOGELSONG,
Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYL VANIA
v.
2002-227 CIVIL TERM
WILLIAM GIPE,
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Marcus A. McKnight, III, Esquire, hereby certifY that a copy of attached Praecipe was
served upon the following by depositing a true and correct copy of the same in the United States
mail, First Class, postage prepaid in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, on the date referenced below and
addressed as follows:
William Martin, Esq.
Kathleen McKeown, Certified Legal Intern
Family Law Clinic
The Dale F. Shughart Community Law Center
45 North Pitt Street
Carlisle, P A 17013
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By: Marcu A. McKn III, Esquire
60 West Pomfret Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 249-2353
Supreme Court 1.0. No. 25476
Date: April 27, 2006
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DECREE IN
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WILLIAM GIPE
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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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The Marriage Settlement Agreement dated March 22, 2006, and signed by the
parties is hereby incorporated into this Divorce Decree, but not merged.
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