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GOLDBERG, KAUMAN 6. SHIPMAN. P.C.
PAUL oJ. ESPOSITO - I.D. #25454
A nORNEYS FOR PLAINTIFF
320 MARKET STREET
STRAWBERRY SQUARE
P.O. Box I 268
HARRISBURG. PA I 7 I oa- I Z6e
1717) 234-4161
..JOHN ..J. WELLS, ..JR.,
PLAINTIFF
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNlY, PENNSYLVANIA
V.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
DEFENDANT
NO. 01- J;.pJ.....
IN DIVORCE
C?1.t.>~lc,-~
LINDA L. WELLS,
NOTICE TO DEFEND AND CLAIM RIGHTS
You HAVE BEEN SUED IN COURT IF YOu WISH TO DEFEND AOAlNST THE CLAIMS SET FORTH
IN THE FOL.LOWING PAOES, YOU MUST TAKE PROMPT ACTION. You ARE WARNED THAT IF YOU FAIL TO
DO SO, THE CASE MAY PROCEED WITHOUT YOU AND A DECREE OF DIVORCE OR ANNUL.MENT MAY BE
ENTERED AOAINST YOU BY THE COURT. A .JUDOMENT 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
MARRIAOE. YOU MAY REQUEST MARRIAOE COUNSELING. A LIST OF MARRlAOE COUNSELORS IS
AVAILABLE IN THE OFFICE OF THE PROTHONOTARY AT THE CUMBERLAND COUNTY COURTHOUSE,
CARLISLE, PENNSYLVANIA.
IF YOU DO NOT FILE A CLAIM FOR ALIMONY, DIVISION OF PROPERTY, LAWYER'S FEES
OR EXPENSES BEFORE A DIVORCE OR ANNULMENT IS GRANTED, YOU MAY LOSE THE RIGHT
TO CLAIM ANY OF THEM.
YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A
LAWYER OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW
TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP.
CUMBERLAND COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION
2 LIBERTY AVENUE
CARLISLE. PA 170 13
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GOLDBERG, KAlZMAN l!. SHIPMAN, P.C.
PAUL.I. EsPOSITO - I.D. #Z54S4
ATTORNnS I""OR PLAINTIFF
3Z0 MARKET ST.. P.O. Box I Z6e
HARRISBURG, PA I 7 I oe- I Z6e
17171 Z34-416 I
JOHN J. WELLS, JR.,
PLAINTIFF
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V.
DEFENDANT
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 0/.3..d';L &;J r~
IN DIVORCE
LINDA L. WELLS,
NOTICE
IF YOU WISH TO DENY ANY OF THE STATEMEI'lTS SET FORTH IN THIS AFFIDAVIT, YOU MUST FILE
A COUNTER-AFFIDAVIT WITHIN lWENTY DAYS AFTER THIS AFFIDAVIT HAS BEEN SERVED ON YOU OR THE
STATEMENTS WILL BE ADMITTED.
AFFIDAVIT UNDER
SECTION 330 I (DJ OF THE DIVORCE CODE
I . THE PARTIES TO THIS ACTION SEPARATED ON OR ABOUT JUNE 20, I 996, AND HAVE
CONTINUED TO LIVE SEPARATE AND APART FOR A PERIOD OF AT LEAST lWO 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 SUB.JECT TO THE PENALTIES OF 16 PA.C.S.
SECTION 4904 RELATING TO UNSWORN FALSIFICATION TO AUTHORITIES.
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GOLDBERG. KA12MAN 15. SHIPMAN. P.C.
PAUL.... ESPOSITO - 1.0. #25454
ATTORNEYS FOR PLAINTIFF
320E MARKET STREET
STRAWBERRY SQUARE
P.O. Box I 268
HARRISBURG. PA I 7 108-1268
17 I 7> 234-416 I
..JOHN ..J. WELLS, ..JR..
PLAINTIFF
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNlY. PENNSYLVANIA
V.
DEFENDANT
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 01- 32 fool. f!..w...t I~
IN DIVORCE
LINDA L. WELLS,
COMPLAINT IN DIVORCE
I. ..JOHN ..J. WELLS, ..JR" IS AN ADULT INDIVIDUAL, WHO CURRENTLY RESIDES
AT 98-09 65'" ROAD. APARTMENT I -0, REGO PARK, NEW YORK.
2. DEFENDANT, LINDA L. WELLS, IS AN ADULT INDIVIDUAL WHO CURRENTLY
RESIDES AT 1004 NORTHFIELD DRIVE, CARLISLE, CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA.
3. PLAINTIFF AVERS THAT DEFENDANT HAS BEEN A BONA FIDE RESIDENT IN THE
COMMONWEAl...TH OF PENNSYLVANIA FOR A PERIOD OF AT LEAST SIX (6) MONTHS PREVIOUS TO THE
FILING OF THIS COMPLAINT.
4. THE PARTIES WERE MARRIED ON MARCH I, 1978, IN CUYAHOGA COUNTY,
OHIO.
5. THERE HAVE BEEN NO PRIOR ACTIONS OF" DIVORCE OR ANNULMENT F"ILED BY
EITHER OF" THE PARTIES HERETO, WITH THE EXCEPTION OF" AN ACTION IN DIVORCE F"ILED ON
SEPTEMBER 25, 1996, TO No. 96-5319 IN THE COURT OF" COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND
COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA. SAID ACTION WAS DISMISSED PURSUANT TO PA.R..J.S. NO. r 90 I CC) BY
ORDER OF" THE HONORABLE.J. WESLEY OLER, .JR.. ON NOVEMBER B, 2000.
6. PLAlNTlF"F" HAS BEEN ADVISED OF" THE AVAILABILITY OF" COUNSELING AND THAT
PLAINTIF"F" HAS THE RIGHT TO REQUEST THAT THE COURT REQUIRE THE PARTIES TO PARTICIPATE IN
COUNSELING.
7. THE DEF"ENDANT IN THIS ACTION IS NOT PRESENTLY A MEMBER OF" THE UNITED
STATES ARMED FORCES OR OF" ANY OF" ITS ALLIES
B. PLAINTIF"F" REQUESTS THE COURT TO ENTER A DECREE OF" DIVORCE.
COUNT I
9.
THE AVERMENTS OF" PARAGRAPHS
THROUGH B HEREIN ARE HEREBY
INCORPORATED BY REF"ERENCE THERETO.
10. THE MARRIAGE IS IRRETRIEVABLY BROKEN.
COUNT II
I I. THE AVERMENTS OF PARAORAPHS I THROUOH I 0 HEREIN ARE HEREBY
INCORPORATED BY REF"ERENCE THERETO.
12. THE PARTIES HAVE L.IVED SEPARATE AND APART FOR A PERIOD IN EXCESS OF
"TWO YEARS.
COUNT III
I 3. THE AVERMENTS OF PARAGRAPHS I THROUGH I 2 HEREIN ARE HEREBY
INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE THERETO.
14. PLAINTIFF AND DEFENDANT HAVE ACQUIRED PROPERTY, DURING THEIR MARRIAGE
UNTIL THE DATE OF THEIR SEPARATION, WHICH PROPERTY IS MARITAL..
15. PLAINTIFF REQUESTS THIS COURT TO PRESERVE HER RIGHT TO HAVE AL.L.
MARITAL. PROPERTY OF THE PARTIES EQUITABL.Y DISTRIBUTED.
WHEREFORE, PLAINTIFF PRAYS YOUR HONORABL.E COURT TO:
(AI ENTER A DECREE IN DIVORCE, DIVORCING THE PLAINTIFF FROM THE BONDS
OF MATRIMONY HERETOFORE EXISTING BETWEEN PLAINTIFF AND DEFENDANT;
(8) ORDER EQUITABL.E DISTRIBUTION OF MARITAL PROPERTY; AND
ee> ORDER SUCH OTHER RELIEF AS THE COURT DEEMS ..JUST AND REASONABLE.
RESPECTFUL.L.Y SUBMITTED.
GOLDBERG, KAlZMAN & SHIPMAN, P.C.
By
PAUL . E SITO, ESQUIRE
320 MARKET STREET
POST OFFICE Box I 266
HARRISBURG. PA I 70 16-1 266
SUPREME COURT 10 #25454
ATTORNEYS FOR PLAINTIFF
VERIFICATION
I VERIFY THAT THE STATEMENTS CONTAINED IN THE FOREGOING COMPLAINT IN
DIVORCE ARE TRUE AND CORRECT TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE. INFORMATION AND BELIEF. I
UNDERSTAND THAT FALSE STATEMENTS CONTAINED HEREIN ARE MADE SUB.JECT TO THE PENALTIES OF
Ie PA.C.S. SECTION 4904 RELATING TO UNSWORN FALSIFICATION TO AUTHORITIES.
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..JOHN ..J. WELLS, ..JR.,
PLAINTIFF
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
DEFENDANT
NO. 01- ')2l?.;I l.';' I
IN DIVORCE
LINDA L. WELLS.
WAIVER OF COUNSELING
..JOHN ..J. WELLS, ..JR.. BEING DUL.Y SWORN ACCORDING TO LAW. DEPOSES AND SAYS:
I . I HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE AVAILABIL.ITY OF MARRIAGE COUNSEL.ING AND
UNDERSTAND THAT I MAY REQUEST THAT THE COURT REQUIRE MY SPOUSE AND I TO PARTICIPATE IN
COUNSELING.
2. I UNDERSTAND THAT THE COURT MAINTAINS A LIST OF MARRIAGE COUNSEL-ORS IN THE
OFFICE OF THE PROTHONOTARY, WHICH L.IST IS AVAlLABL.E TO ME UPON REQUEST.
3. BEING SO ADVISED. I DO NOT REQUEST THAT THE COURT REQUIRE THAT MY SPOUSE
AND I PARTICIPA.TE IN COUNSELING PRIOR TO A DIVORC~ DECREE BEING HANDED DOWN BY THE
COURT.
I VERIFY THAT THE STATEMENTS MADE IN THIS WAIVER ARE mUE AND CORRECT. I
UNDERSTAND THAT FALSE STATEMENTS HEREIN ARE MADE SUB.JECT TO THE PENAL.TIES OF Ie PA.C.S.
SECTION 4904 RELATING TO UNSWORN FAL.SIFICATION TO AUTHORITIES.
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JOHN 1. WELLS, JR.,
Plaintiff
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LINDA L. WELLS,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYL VANIA
NO. 01-3282 Civil Term
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE
AFFIDA VIT OF SERVICE
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
COUNTY OF DAUPHIN
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Personally appeared before me, a Notary Public, in and for said Commonwealth and
County, PAUL J. ESPOSITO, ESQUIRE, who being duly sworn according to law deposes and says
that on June I, 200 I, he sent a cenified copy of a Complaint in Divorce by cenified mail, return
receipt requested, restricted delivery, to Linda L. Wells, 1004 Nonhfield Drive, Carlisle, PA 17013,
and the return receipt card signed by Linda L. Wells, and shown as being delivered June 11,2001,
is attached hereto and made a pan hereof
Sworn to and subscribed
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JOHN J. WELLS, JR.,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Defendant
NO. 01-3282 Civil Term
IN DIVORCE
LINDA L. WELLS.
RULE TO SHOW CAUSE
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AND NOW, this ~day of ~, 2003, upon consideration of
Plaintiffs Petition for Bifurcation, a Rule is hereby entered upon the Respondent, to show cause
why the relief requested should not be granted.
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Counsel (or Plai"tiff
JOHN J. WELLS, JR.,
Plaintiff
v.
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
LINDA L. WELLS,
Defendant
NO. 01-3282 Civil Tenn
IN DIVORCE
PETITION FOR BIFURCATION
Petitioner, John J. Wells, Jr., by and through his counsel, Goldberg, Katzman & Shipman,
P.c., and Paul J. Esposito, Esquire, respectfully requests that this Honorable Court grant his
Petition for Bifurcation, and in support thereof avers as follows:
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Petitioner is John J. Wells, Jr., Plaintiff in the above-captioned divorce action.
Respondent is Linda L. Wells, Defendant in the above-captioned divorce action.
Petitioner and Respondent were married on March 1, 1978, at Cuyahoga County,
The parties have one child, Timothy Lee Wells, born January I, 1978.
On May 30,2001, Petitioner commenced a divorce action by filing a Complaint
in Divorce to the above docket number seeking a dissolution of the parties' marriage and the
equitable distribution of their marital property. Petitioner also filed an Affidavit Under Section
3301(d) ofthe Divorce Code alleging, inter alia, that the parties separated on or about June 20,
1996, have continued to live separate and apart for at least two (2) years and the marriage is
irretrievably broken.
6. Respondent has not filed a Counter Affidavit challenging Petitioner's allegations
regarding the date of separation or the irretrievable breakdown of the parties' marriage.
7. On September 24, 1996, Respondent filed a Complaint against Petitioner seeking
spousal support.
8. Pursuant to Respondent's filing, an Order for spousal support was issued by the
Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County on December 13, 1996, which Order was
modified by subsequent Order dated July 12,2001. The latter Order remains in full force and
effect.
9. The spousal support Order of July 12, 2001, provides, illler alia, that Petitioner
pay to Respondent the sum of$388 per month, plus $100 per month on arrears.
10. The parties file separate tax returns.
11. The parties have their own separate health insurance coverage.
12. The parties have maintained an economic status quo during their separation that
Petitioner has no intention of disturbing.
13. Bifurcation would not disturb that economic status quo.
14. Petitioner believes and avers that the advantages ofbifurcation of this divorce
action are substantially greater than any disadvantages for the following reasons:
a. A speedy resolution of the divorce issue would allow the parties to
restructure their personal lives;
b. Bifurcation will accelerate the dissolution of the parties' marriage, which
has been acknowledged by both parties to be irretrievably broken;
c. Bifurcation will further the policy underlying Pennsylvania's Divorce
Code in making the legal dissolution of marriage effective for dealing with
the reality of matrimonial experience;
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d. Bifurcation of this divorce action will separate the dissolution of the
marriage from the distribution of property so that the marriage and each
party's personal lives are not held hostage to economic demands;
e. Bifurcation of this divorce action will in no way prejudice, diminish or
impair Respondent's economic claims under the Divorce Code.
WHEREFORE, Petitioner respectfully requests that this Court grant his Petition for
Bifurcation, reserving jurisdiction on the economic claims raised by the parties.
Respectfully submitted,
GOLDBERG, KATZMAN & SHIPMAN, P.C.
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Paul J. E~sit(l'
Attorney I.D.' #25454
Goldberg, Katzman & Shipman
320 Market Street
P.O. Box 1268
Harrisburg, PA 17108-1268
(717) 234-4161
(717) 234-6808 (facsimile)
Date:./x.p bir~.II .3, d? 003
Attorney for Petitioner
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VERIFICATION
I verify that the statements contained in the foregoing PETITION FOR BlFURCA TION
are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, infonnation and belief. I understand that false
statements contained herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. Section 4904 relating
to unsworn falsification to authorities.
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
On this .!;Jrol.. day of September 2003, I certify that the original and one copy of
the foregoing was served upon the following counsel of record for Plaintiff by placing the same
in the United States mail, first class, postage prepaid, addressed as follows:
Ms. Linda L. Wells
1004 Northfield Drive
Carlisle, PA 17013
GOLDBERG, KATZMAN & SHIPMAN, P.C.
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Attorneysfor Defendant
Paul J. Esposito, Esquire
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GOLDBERG KATZMAN, P.c.
320 Market Street
P.O Box 1268
Harrisburg, PA 17108-1268
(717)234-4161;(717)234-4161 (facsimile)
Counsel (or Plaintiff
JOHN J. WELLS, JR.,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
LINDA 1. WELLS,
Defendant
NO. 01-3282 Civil Term
IN DIVORCE
PRE-TRIAL STATEMENT
AND NOW COMES Plaintiff, JOHN J. WELLS, JR., by his attorneys, Goldberg
Katzman, P.C., and Paul J. Esposito, Esquire, and files the following Pre-Trial Statement
pursuant to Pennsylvania Rule of Civil Procedure 1 920.33(a) and (b):
1. LIST OF MARITAL AND NON-MARITAL ASSETS. - See attached
compilation of Marital Property of Plaintiff.
2. EXPERT WITNESSES. - None anticipated.
3. OTHER WITNESSES. - Plaintiff anticipates no witnesses other than himself.
4. EXHIBITS - To be determined.
5. INCOME STATEMENT. - Neither party has raised a claim for alimony, alimony
pendente lite or counsel fees, costs and expenses, and therefore no Income and Expense
Statement has been prepared or filed.
6. EXPENSE STATEMENT. - Neither party has raised a claim for alimony,
alimony pendente lite or counsel fees, costs and expenses, and therefore no Income and Expense
Statement has been prepared or filed.
7. PENSIONS. - Plaintiff has military retirement benefits, which are in pay status.
His retirement has both marital and non-marital components. Plaintiff's retirement includes a
survivor benefit. To the best of Plaintiff's knowledge, Defendant has a retirement benefit and
40lk plan through her employment.
8. COUNSEL FEES. - No claim has been made by either party.
9. DISPUTED PERSONAL PROPERTY. - None anticipated, however Plaintiff
does wish to retrieve certain items of personal property from the former marital residence. This
will require a "walk-through" inasmuch as Plaintiff has not been in the home since 1996.
I O. MARITAL DEBTS. - There is a mortgage against the former marital residence
with a balance of$70,194.75 as ofJanuary, 2005.
II. RESOLUTION OF THE ECONOMIC ISSUES. --
(a) The former marital residence shall be sold. Plaintiff shall be entitled to a
portion of the net proceeds and the fair rental value of the home since
separation in 1996.
(b) Defendant shall retain the bulk of the household contents/personal
property, savings bonds, her pension and 40lK plan and Plaintiff will
make no claim for the funds she retained timm the parties' PNC checking
account.
(c) Plaintiff shall retain his military retirement and recover certain items of
personal property from the marital residen'~e, after inspection.
(d) Defendant shall relinquish her claim to the survivor benefit component of
Plaintiff's retirement.
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(e) The parties shall waive and relinquish any claims either may have to
alimony, alimony pendente lite, counsel fees, costs and expenses.
(f) The spousal support order presently in effect shall be terminated as ofthe
date of the issuance of a final Decree in Divorce.
(g) The parties shall be divorced pursuant to 9330 I ( c) or, in the alternative,
3301(d) of the Divorce Code, as amended.
Respectfully submitted,
GOLDBERG KATZMAN, P.C.
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Attorney 1. . #25454
320 Market Street
P.O. Box 1268
Harrisburg, PA 17108-1268
(717) 234-4161
(717) 234-6808 (facsimile)
Date: .;<) q 105
Attorney for Plaintiff
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On this ~ day of February, 2005, I certify that the original and one copy of
the foregoing was served upon the following counsel of record for Plaintiff by placing the same
in the United States mail, first class, postage prepaid, addressed as follows:
Ms. Linda L. Wells
1004 Northfield Drive
Carlisle, P A 17013
GOLDBERG KATZMAN, P.C.
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CIVIL ACTION - LAW
LINDA L. WELLS,
NO. 2001 - 3282 CIVIL
Defendant
IN DIVORCE
PETITION FOR ALIMONY PENDENTE LITE. ATTORNEY'S FEES AND
AWARD OF ALIMONY SUBSEQUENT TO THE DIVORCE ACTION
1. Petitioner is Linda L. Wells, the Defendant in the above-captioned divorce action.
2. Respondent is John J. Wells, Jr., the Plaintiff in the above-captioned divorce
action.
3. Respondent filed the divorce action on or about May 30, 2001.
4. This divorce matter has been referred to the Cumberland County Divorce Master
for disposition.
5. Petitioner requests that her claims for alimony pendente lite, permanent alimony
and attorney's fees be considered by the court in conjunction with the granting of the divorce
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alimony, alimony pendente lite and attorney's fees be considered in conjunction with the
granting of divorce in this action.
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Attorney for Petitioner
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19 West South Street
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
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CIVIL ACTION - LAW
V.
LINDA L. WELLS,
NO. 2001 - 3282 CIVIL
Defendant
IN DIVORCE
VERIFICATION
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CIVIL ACTION - LAW
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NO. 2001 - 3282 CIVIL
Defendant
IN DIVORCE
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
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Baric & Scherer, did serve a copy of the Petition For Alimony Pendente Lite, Attorney's Fees
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Paul J. Esposito, Esquire
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CIVIL ACTION - LAW
LINDA L. WELLS,
NO. 2001 - 3282 CIVIL
Defendant
IN DIVORCE
MOTION TO WITHDRAW AS COUNSEL
1. Movant is Robert L. O'Brien, Esquire, counsel of record for the Defendant,
Linda L. Wells.
2. The client is refusing to communicate with Movant.
3. The client's refusal to communicate precludes Movant from continuing his
representation.
WHEREFORE, Movant respectfully requests that he be permitted to withdraw as
counsel.
Respectfully submitted,
O'BRIEN, BARIC & SCHERER
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Attorney for Defendant
I.D. # 28351
19 West South Street
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
(717) 249-6873
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I hereby certify that on October S- , 2005, I, Robert L. O'Brien, Esquire of O'Brien,
Baric & Scherer, did serve a copy of the Motion To Withdraw As Counsel, by first class
u.s. mail, postage prepaid, to the parties listed below, as follows:
Goldberg Katzman
Paul J. Esposito, Esquire
320 Market Street
PO Box 1268
Harrisburg, PA 17108-1268
Linda L. Wells
1004 Northfield Drive
Carlisle, PA 17013
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LINDA L. WELLS,
NO. 2001 - 3282 CIVIL
Defendant
IN DIVORCE
RULE TO SHOW CAUSE
AND NOW, this \ '1 day of --Or :frJ. 0 .,..2005, upon
consideration of the Motion To Withdraw As Counsel, a rule is issued upon Plaintiff and
Defendant to show cause, if any there be, why the relief requested in the Motion should
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CIVIL ACTION - LAW
LINDA L. WELLS,
NO. 2001 - 3282 CIVIL
Defendant
IN DIVORCE
RULE TO SHOW CAUSE
AND NOW, this \ '1 day of --Oc ~~2005, upon
consideration of the Motion To Withdraw As Counsel, a rule is issued upon Plaintiff and
Defendant to show cause, if any there be, why the relief requested in the Motion should
not be granted.
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GOLDBERG, KATZMAN & SHIPMAN, P.c.
320 Market Street
P.O Box 1268
Harrisburg, PA ]7108-]268
(717) 234.4161; (7J7)234--4J61 (facsimile)
Counsel tilT I'laimitr
JOHN J. WELLS, JR.,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
LINDA L. WELLS,
Defendant
NO. 01-3282 Civil Term
IN DIVORCE
PETITION FOR SPECIAL RELIEF AS TO THE
SALE OF MARITAL RESIDENCE TO PREVENT FORECLOSURE
Petitioner, John J. Wells, Jr., by and through his counsel, Goldberg Katzman, P.C., and
Paul J. Esposito, Esquire, respectfully requests that this Honorable Court grant his Petition for
Special Relief as to the Sale of Marital Residence to Prevent Foreclosure, and in support thereof
avers as follows:
1. Petitioner is John J. Wells, Jr., Plaintiff in the above-captioned divorce action.
2. Respondent is Linda L. Wells, Defendant in the above-captioned divorce action.
3. The parties were married on March 1, 1978; and separated in 1996.
4. On November 30, 1992, the parties acquired a residence at 1004 Northfield Drive,
Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
5. Since separation, Respondent has occupied and had exclusive possession of the
former marital residence.
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6. A series of Support Orders have been entered between the parties wherein
Petitioner has made contributions to the mortgage on the residence as a component of most of
those Orders.
7. Respondent, despite being employed full time and earning in excess of$30,000
per year, and the support Petitioner has provided, has failed to make the mortgage payments in a
full and timely manner.
8. As a result, the mortgage is in default.
9. On August 11,2005, a Complaint in Foreclosure was filed in the Court of
Common Pleas of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania against the parties. Said Complaint was
reinstated on September 9, 2005.
10. According to the aforementioned Complaint, the mortgage is in default because
monthly payments of principal and interest due March I, 2005 and each month thereafter, are
due and unpaid.
II. The Divorce Master has been appointed in this case, however, Petitioner does not
believe that a final order of equitable distribution will be entered so as to avoid foreclosure and
Sheriff Sale of the residence.
12. The residence is a significant marital asset of the parties and, in order to protect
the marital estate, the residence must be sold before foreclosure occurs.
13. The marital residence should be listed for sale immediately with the parties being
directed to extend their full and immediate cooperation to accomplish the sale as promptly as
possible.
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14. The net proceeds of the sale should be placed in escrow pending the final
equitable distribution ofthe parties' marital assets.
15. There are various items of personal property located in the marital residence
which Plaintiff wishes to recover without prejudice to the claims of either party in the final
equitable distribution of their marital assets.
16. This Court is authorized to grant the relief sought herein by virtue of23 P.S.
~~3323(f) and 3502(f) of the Divorce Code, as amended.
17. Section 3502(f), which was made effective January 28, 2005, specifically
authorizes the Court to enter an order providing for an interim partial distribution of marital
property at any stage of the proceedings.
WHEREFORE, Petitioner respectfully requests that this Honorable Court enter an order
granting the relief sought herein, specifically directing that the marital residence of the parties be
immediately listed for sale in order to avoid the imminent foreclosure and loss of this significant
marital asset.
Respectfully submitted,
GOLDBERG KATZMAN, P.c.
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Paul J. po~o
Attorney J.D. #25454
Goldberg, Katzman & Shipman
320 Market Street
P.O. Box 1268
Harrisburg, PA 17108-1268
(717) 234-4161
(717) 234-6808 (facsimile)
Date:
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VERIFICATION
I verify that the statements contained in the foregoing PETITION FOR SPECIAL
RELIEF AS TO THE SALE OF MARITAL RESIDENCE TO PREVENT FORECLOSURE are
true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information and belief. I understand that false
statements contained herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. Section 4904 relating
to unsworn falsification to authorities.
Date:
II /00,2005
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
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On this ~ day of November, 2005, I certify that a copy of the foregoing was
served upon the following party of record by delivering same in the manner indicated, addressed
as follows:
VIA FIRST CLASS MAIL
Ms. Linda L. Wells
1004 Northfield Drive
Carlisle, P A 17013
Defendant
Robert L. O'Brien, Esquire
O'Brien, Baric & Scherer
19 West South Street
Carlisle, P A 17013
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320 Market Street
P. O. Box 1.268
Harrisburg, PAl 71 08-1268
(717)234_4161,(717)234_4161 (facsimile)
Coun.\'Id lor Plaintiff
JOHN J. WELLS, JR.,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
CIVIL ACTION - LA W
Defendant
NO. 01-3282 Civil Term
IN DIVORCE
LINDA L. WELLS,
PLAINTIFF'S MOTION TO MAKE RULE ABSOLUTE
AND NOW, comes the Plaintiff, John J. Wells, Jr., by his attorneys, Paul J. Esposito,
Esquire, and Goldberg Katzman, P.C., and states the following:
1. By Order of the Honorable, Edgar B. Bayley, of September 11, 2003, a Rule was
issued directing Defendant to show cause why Plaintiffs Petition for Bifurcation should not be
granted. A copy of said Petition for Bifurcation is attached hereto, made a part hereof and
marked Exhibit "A."
2. Said Rule was returnable fifteen (15) days from the date of service. A copy of
said Rule is attached hereto, made a part hereof and marked Exhibit "B."
3. The Rule was served on Defendant, who was not represented by counsel at that
time, via personal service on November 3,2003.
4. Defendant did not file an answer to the Rule but did respond in the form of a letter
to Plaintiffs counsel dated November 11,2003. A copy of said letter is attached hereto, made a
part hereof and marked Exhibit "C."
5. On February 11,2005, E. Robert Elicker, Esquire, was appointed Master with
respect to the claims raised by the parties, namely, equitable distribution of marital property,
alimony pendent lite, attorney's fees and alimony.
6. On August 31, 2005, a Pre-hearing Conference was held. In attendance were the
Divorce Master and counsel for the parties.
7. The issue of Defendant's delinquency with respect to the mortgage payments on
the parties' former marital residence was discussed at the Pre-hearing Conference. As a result of
those discussions, the Divorce Master issued a directive to Defendant's counsel to respond,
within one (I) week, with an indication of Defendant's intentions regarding the house and
mortgage.
8. On October 4,2005, Defendant's attorney, Robert L. O'Brien, Esquire, informed
the undersigned that his client had failed to respond to his communications and he intended to
seek the withdrawal of his appearance in Defendant's behalf.
9. Attorney O'Brien has filed a Motion to Withdraw as Counsel which remains
pending at this time.
10. The Divorce Master has scheduled another conference with counsel and the
parties for December 20,2005.
II. The final resolution of the economic issues in this matter is not likely to occur for
several more months and, given Defendant's lack of responsiveness and the amount of time
which has already passed since the filing ofthe Petition for Bifurcation, it is reasonable to
request that the Rule issued on September 11,2003, be made absolute and that Plaintiff be
permitted to immediately seek the dissolution ofthe parties' marriage.
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WHEREFORE, Plaintiff requests that this Honorable Court enter an Order making the
Rule issued on September 11,2003, absolute.
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Attorney 1. . #25454
320 Market Street
P.O. Box 1268
Harrisburg, P A 17108-1268
(717) 234-4161
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320 MarketSlreel
P_ O. Box 1268
Harrisburg, PA 17108-1268
(717) 214-4t61; (711) 234-416\ (facsimile)
Counsel (or Pfai,,'iff
JOHN J. WELLS, JR.,
Plaintiff
v.
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYL V ANlA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
LINDA 1. WELLS,
Defendant
NO. 01-3282 Civil Term
IN DIVORCE
PETITION FOR BIFURCATION
Petitioner, Jolm J. Wells, Jr., by and through his counsel, Goldberg, Katzman & Shipman,
P.C., and Paul J. Esposito, Esquire, respectfully requests that this Honorable Court grant his
Petition for Bifurcation, and in support thereof avers as follows:
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Petitioner is Jolm J. Wells, Jr., Plaintiff in the above-captioned divorce action.
Respondent is Linda 1. Wells, Defendant in the above-captioned divorce action.
Petitioner and Respondent were married on March 1, 1978, at Cuyahoga County,
The parties have one child, Timothy Lee Wells, born January 1, 1978.
On May 30,2001, Petitioner commenced a divorce action by tiling a Complaint
in Divorce to the above docket number seeking a dissolution of the parties' marriage and the
equitable distribution of their marital property. Petitioner also tiled an Affidavit Under Section
3301(d) of the Divorce Code alleging, inter alia, that the parties separated on or about June 20,
1996, have continued to live separate and apart for at least two (2) years and the marriage is
irretrievably broken.
6. Respondent has not filed a Counter Affidavit challenging Petitioner's allegations
regarding the date of separation or the irretrievable breakdown of the parties' maniage.
7. On September 24, 1996, Respondent filed a Complaint against Petitioner seeking
spousal support.
8. Pursuant to Respondent's filing, an Order for spousal support was issued by the
Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County on December 13, 1996, which Order was
modified by subsequent Order dated July 12, 2001. The latter Order remains in full force and
effect.
9. The spousal support Order ofJuly 12, 2001, provides, inter alia, that Petitioner
pay to Respondent the sum of $388 per month, plus $100 per month on arrears.
10. The parties file separate tax returns.
II. The parties have their own separate health insurance coverage.
12. The parties have maintained an economic status quo during their separation that
Petitioner has no intention of disturbing.
13. Bifurcation would not disturb that economic status quo.
14. Petitioner believes and avers that the advantages of bifurcation of this divorce
action are substantially greater than any disadvantages for the following reasons:
a. A speedy resolution of the divorce issue would allow the parties to
restructure their personal lives;
b. Bifurcation will accelerate the dissolution ofthe parties' maniage, which
has been acknowledged by both parties to be irretrievably broken;
c. Bifurcation will further the policy underlying Pennsylvania's Divorce
Code in making the legal dissolution of marriage effective for dealing with
the reality of matrimonial experience;
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d. Bifurcation of this divorce action will separate the dissolution of the
marriage from the distribution of property so that the marriage and each
party's personal lives are not held hostage to economic demands;
e. Bifurcation of this divorce action will in no way prejudice, diminish or
impair Respondent's economic claims under the Divorce Code.
WHEREFORE, Petitioner respectfully requests that this Court grant his Petition for
Bifurcation, reserving jurisdiction on the economic claims raised by the parties.
Respectfully submitted,
GOLDBERG, KATZMAN & SHIPMAN, P.C.
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320 Market Street
P.O. Box 1268
Harrisburg, PA 17108-1268
(717) 234-4161
(717) 234-6808 (facsimile)
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VERIFICATION
I verify that the statements contained in the foregoing PETITION FOR BIFURCATION
are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, infonnation and belief. I understand that false
statements contained herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. Section 4904 relating
to unsworn falsification to authorities.
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
On this .!:/a day of September 2003, I certify that the original and one copy of
the foregoing was served upon the following counsel of record for Plaintiffby placing the same
in the United States mail, first class, postage prepaid, addressed as follows:
Ms. Linda L. Wells
1004 Northfield Drive
Carlisle, P A 17013
GOLDBERG, KATZMAN & SHIPMAN, P.C.
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GOLDBERG. KATZMAN & SHfPMAN. P.C.
320 Mnrket Street
P. O. Box 1268
Harrisblll"g, PA 17108.1268
(717) 234-4161; (1\7) 234-416\ (facsimile)
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JOHN J. WELLS, JR.,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYL V ANlA
v.
CNIL ACTION - LAW
LINDA 1. WELLS,
Defendant
NO. 01-3282 Civil Tenn
INDNORCE
RULE TO SHOW CAUSE
AND NOW, this ./1 fh day o~'pJ7.rmJJt'.Jz003' upon consideration of
Plaintiffs Petition for Bifurcation, a Rule is hereby entered upon the Respondent, to show cause
why the relief requested should not be granted.
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RULE RETURNABLE
DAYS FROM SERVICE HEREOF.
BY THE COURT:
Date:
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II November 2003
Goldberg, Katzman & Shipman, PC
Attn: Paul 1. Esposito
320 Market Street
P.O. Box 1268
Harrisburg, PA 17108-1268
Re: Wells v. Wells
Cumberland County Docket No. 01-3282
Mr. Esposito,
I write to acknowledge that I received Petition for Bifurcation on 3 November 2003.
I have no objections to the terms ofthe petition other then any that may involve my
current financial status.
Sincerely,
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'Linda Lee Wells
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
On this ul~ day of November, 2005, I certify that a copy of the foregoing was
served upon the fol1owing party of record by delivering same in the manner indicated, addressed
as fol1ows:
VIA FIRST CLASS MAIL
Ms. Linda L. Wells
1004 Northfield Drive
Carlisle, PA 17013
Defendant
Robert L. O'Brien, Esquire
O'Brien, Baric & Scherer
19 West South Street
Carlisle, P A 17013
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JOHN J. WELLS, JR.,
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LINDA L. WELLS,
NO. 2001 - 3282 CIVIL
Defendant
IN DIVORCE
MOTION TO MAKE RULE ABSOLUTE
1. Movant is Robert L. O'Brien, Esquire. Movant had filed a request to
withdraw as counsel. The Rule to Show Cause issued by the court has not been
responded to by the Plaintiff or Defendant.
2. Movant requests that the Court issue an Order allowing his withdrawal as
counsel in the above captioned action.
Respectfully submitted,
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Attorney for Defendant
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19 West South Street
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
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I hereby certify that on November_, 2005, I, Robert L. O'Brien, Esquire of
O'Brien, Baric & Scherer, did serve a copy of the Motion To Make Rule Absolute, by
first class U.S. mail, postage prepaid, to the persons listed below, as follows:
Goldberg Katzman
Paul J. Esposito, Esquire
320 Market Street
PO Box 1268
Harrisburg, PA 17108-1268
Linda L. Wells
1004 Northfield Drive
Carlisle, PA 17013
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CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Defendant
NO. 01-3282 Civil Term
IN DIVORCE
LINDA L. WELLS,
AND NOW, this
RULE TO SHOW CAUSE
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the within Petition, a Rule is hereby entered upon the Respondent, to show cause, if any she has,
why the relief requested should not be granted.
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Counsel for Plain/iff
JOHN J. WELLS, JR.,
Plaintiff
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Defendant
NO. 01-3282 Civil Term
IN DIVORCE
LINDA L. WELLS,
PETITION FOR SPECIAL RELIEF AS TO THE
SALE OF MARITAL RESIDENCE TO PREVENT FORECLOSURE
Petitioner, John 1. Wells, Jr., by and through his counsel, Goldberg Katzman, P.c., and
Paul 1. Esposito, Esquire, respectfully requests that this Honorable Court grant his Petition for
Special Relief as to the Sale of Marital Residence to Prevent Foreclosure, and in support thereof
avers as follows:
1. Petitioner is John J. Wells, Jr., Plaintiff in the above-captioned divorce action.
2. Respondent is Linda L. Wells, Defendant in the above-captioned divorce action.
3. The parties were married on March I, 1978; and separated in 1996.
4. On November 30, 1992, the parties acquired a residence at 1004 Northfield Drive,
Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
5. Since separation, Respondent has occupied and had exclusive possession of the
former marital residence.
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6. A series of Support Orders have been entered between the parties wherein
Petitioner has made contributions to the mortgage on the residence as a component of most of
those Orders.
7. Respondent, despite being employed full time and earning in excess of $30,000
per year, and the support Petitioner has provided, has failed to make the mortgage payments in a
full and timely manner.
8. As a result, the mortgage is in default.
9. On August 11,2005, a Complaint in Foreclosure was filed in the Court of
Common Pleas of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania against the parties. Said Complaint was
reinstated on September 9,2005.
10. According to the aforementioned Complaint, the mortgage is in default because
monthly payments of principal and interest due March I, 2005 and each month thereafter, are
due and unpaid.
II. The Divorce Master has been appointed in this case, however, Petitioner does not
believe that a final order of equitable distribution will be entered so as to avoid foreclosure and
Sheriff Sale of the residence.
12. The residence is a significant marital asset of the parties and, in order to protect
the marital estate, the residence must be sold before foreclosure occurs.
13. The marital residence should be listed for sale immediately with the parties being
directed to extend their full and immediate cooperation to accomplish the sale as promptly as
possible.
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14. The net proceeds of the sale should be placed in escrow pending the final
equitable distribution of the parties' marital assets.
15. There are various items of personal property located in the marital residence
which Plaintiff wishes to recover without prejudice to the claims of either party in the final
equitable distribution of their marital assets.
16. This Court is authorized to grant the relief sought herein by virtue of 23 P. S.
~~3323(f) and 3502(f) of the Divorce Code, as amended.
17. Section 3502(f), which was made effective January 28, 2005, specifically
authorizes the Court to enter an order providing for an interim partial distribution of marital
property at any stage of the proceedings.
WHEREFORE, Petitioner respectfully requests that this Honorable Court enter an order
granting the relief sought herein, specifically directing that the marital residence of the parties be
immediately listed for sale in order to avoid the imminent foreclosure and loss of this significant
marital asset.
Respectfully submitted,
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Attorney LD. #25454
Goldberg, Katzman & Shipman
320 Market Street
P.O. Box 1268
Harrisburg, PA 17108-1268
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I verify that the statements contained in the foregoing PETITION FOR SPECIAL
RELIEF AS TO THE SALE OF MARITAL RESIDENCE TO PREVENT FORECLOSURE are
true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information and belief. I understand that false
statements contained herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. Section 4904 relating
to unsworn falsification to authorities.
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On this ~ day of November, 2005, I certify that a copy of the foregoing was
served upon the following party of record by delivering same in the manner indicated, addressed
as follows:
VIA FIRST CLASS MAIL
Ms. Linda L. Wells
1004 Northfield Drive
Carlisle, P A 17013
Defendant
Robert L. O'Brien, Esquire
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Carlisle, P A 17013
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Counsel f(Jr Plaintif!
JOHN 1. WELLS, JR.,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
LINDA 1. WELLS,
Defendant
NO. 01-3282 Civil Term
IN DIVORCE
PLAINTIFF'S MOTION TO MAKE RULE ABSOLUTE
AND NOW, comes the Plaintiff, John J. Wells, Jr., by his attorneys, Paul J. Esposito,
Esquire, and Goldberg Katzman, P.c., and states the following:
1. By Order of the Honorable, Edgar B. Bayley, of September 11,2003, a Rule was
issued directing Defendant to show cause why Plaintiffs Petition for Bifurcation should not be
granted. A copy of said Petition for Bifurcation is attached hereto, made a part hereof and
marked Exhibit "A."
2. Said Rule was returnable fifteen (15) days from the date of service. A copy of
said Rule is attached hereto, made a part hereof and marked Exhibit "B."
3. The Rule was served on Defendant, who was not represented by counsel at that
time, via personal service on November 3, 2003.
4. Defendant did not file an answer to the Rule but did respond in the form of a letter
to Plaintiffs counsel dated November 11,2003. A copy of said letter is attached hereto, made a
part hereof and marked Exhibit "C."
5. On February 11,2005, E. Robert Elicker, Esquire, was appointed Master with
respect to the claims raised by the parties, namely, equitable distribution of marital property,
alimony pendent lite, attorney's fees and alimony.
6. On August 31, 2005, a Pre-hearing Conference was held. In attendance were the
Divorce Master and counsel for the parties.
7. The issue of Defendant's delinquency with respect to the mortgage payments on
the parties' former marital residence was discussed at the Pre-hearing Conference. As a result of
those discussions, the Divorce Master issued a directive to Defendant's counsel to respond,
within one (1) week, with an indication of Defendant's intentions regarding the house and
mortgage.
8. On October 4,2005, Defendant's attorney, Robert L. O'Brien, Esquire, informed
the undersigned that his client had failed to respond to his communications and he intended to
seek the withdrawal of his appearance in Defendant's behalf.
9. Attorney O'Brien has filed a Motion to Withdraw as Counsel which remains
pending at this time.
10. The Divorce Master has scheduled another conference with counsel and the
parties for December 20,2005.
II. The final resolution ofthe economic issues in this matter is not likely to occur for
several more months and, given Defendant's lack of responsiveness and the amount of time
which has already passed since the filing of the Petition for Bifurcation, it is reasonable to
request that the Rule issued on September II, 2003, be made absolute and that Plaintiff be
permitted to immediately seek the dissolution ofthe parties' marriage.
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WHEREFORE, Plaintiff requests that this Honorable Court enter an Order making the
Rule issued on September 11, 2003, absolute.
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320 Ma.rketStreet
P. O. Box 1268
Harrisburg, PA 17108-J268
(717)234-41Gl; (717) 234-4161 (facsimile)
Coullsel for PfniJiliff
JOHN J. WELLS, JR.,
Plaintiff
v.
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
LINDA L. WELLS,
Defendant
NO. 01-3282 Civil Term
IN DIVORCE
PETITION FOR BIFURCATION
Petitioner, John J. Wells, Jr., by and through his counsel, Goldberg, Katzman & Shipman,
P.C., and Paul J. Esposito, Esquire, respectfully requests that this Honorable Court grant his
Petition for Bifurcation, and in support thereof avers as follows:
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Petitioner is John J. Wells, Jr., Plaintiff in the above-captioned divorce action.
Respondent is Linda L. Wells, Defendant in the above-captioned divorce action.
Petitioner and Respondent were married on March I, 1978, at Cuyahoga County,
The parties have one child, Timothy Lee Wells, born January I, 1978.
On May 30,2001, Petitioner commenced a divorce action by tiling a Complaint
in Divorce to the above docket number seeking a dissolution of the parties' marriage and the
equitable distribution oftheir marital property. Petitioner also filed an Affidavit Under Section
3301(d) of the Divorce Code alleging, inter alia, that the parties separated on or about June 20,
[996, have continued to live separate and apart for at least two (2) years and the marriage is
irretrievably broken.
6. Respondent has not filed a Counter Affidavit challenging petitioner's allegations
regarding the date of separation or the irretrievable breakdown of the parties' marriage.
7. On September 24, 1996, Respondent filed a Complaint against Petitioner seeking
spousal support.
8. Pursuant to Respondent's filing, an Order for spousal support was issued by the
Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County on December 13, 1996, which Order was
modified by subsequent Order dated July 12, 2001. The latter Order remains in full force and
effect.
9. The spousal support Order ofJuly 12, 2001, provides, inter alia, that Petitioner
pay to Respondent the sum of$388 per month, plus $100 per month on arrears.
10. The parties file separate tax returns.
II. The parties have their own separate health insurance coverage.
12. The parties have maintained an economic status quo during their separation that
Petitioner has no intention of disturbing.
13. Bifurcation would not disturb that economic status quo.
14. Petitioner believes and avers that the advantages of bifurcation of this divorce
action are substantially greater than any disadvantages for the following reasons:
a. A speedy resolution of the divorce issue would allow the parties to
restructure their personal Ii ves;
b. Bifurcation will accelerate the dissolution ofthe parties' marriage, which
has been acknowledged by both parties to be irretrievably broken;
c. Bifurcation will further the policy underlying Pennsylvania's Divorce
Code in making the legal dissolution of marriage effective for dealing with
the reality of matrimonial experience;
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d. Bifurcation of this divorce action will separate the dissolution of the
marriage from the distribution of property so that the marriage and each
party's personal lives are not held hostage to economic demands;
e. Bifurcation ofthis divorce action will in no way prejudice, diminish or
impair Respondent's economic claims under the Divorce Code.
WHEREFORE, Petitioner respectfully requests that this Court grant his Petition for
Bifurcation, reserving jurisdiction on the economic claims raised by the parties.
Respectfully submitted,
GOLDBERG, KATZMAN & SHIPMAN, P.c.
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r verify that the statements contained in the foregoing PETITION FOR BIFURCATION
are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information and belief. I understand that false
statements contained herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. Section 4904 relating
to unsworn falsification to authorities.
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On this .3':':-{ day of September 2003, I certify that the original and one copy of
the foregoing was served upon the following counsel of record for Plaintiff by placing the same
in the United States mail, first class, postage prepaid, addressed as follows:
Ms. Linda L. Wells
1004 Northfield Drive
Carlisle, PA 17013
GOLDBERG, KATZMAN & SHIPMAN, P.C.
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JOHN J. WELLS, JR.,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Defendant
NO. 01-3282 Civil Term
IN DIVORCE
LINDA L. WELLS,
RULE TO SHOW CAUSE
AND NOW, this J / M day 0~1 p)-;rmY:re.J.003, upon consideration of
Plaintiffs Petition for Bifurcation, a Rule is hereby entered upon the Respondent, to show cause
why the relief requested should not be granted.
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DAYS FROM SERVICE HEREOF.
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Goldberg, Katzman & Shipman, PC
Attn: Paul J. Esposito
320 Market Street
P.O. Box 1268
Harrisburg, PA 17108-1268
Re: Wells v. Wells
Cumberland County Docket No. 01-3282
Mr. Esposito,
I write to acknowledge that I received Petition for Bifurcation on 3 November 2003.
I have no objections to the terms of the petition other then any that may involve my
current financial status.
Sincerely,
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. Linda Lee Wells
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
On this u1~ day of November, 2005, I certify that a copy of the foregoing was
served upon the following party of record by delivering same in the manner indicated, addressed
as follows:
VIA FIRST CLASS MAIL
Ms. Linda L. Wells
1004 Northfield Drive
Carlisle, P A 17013
Defendant
Robert L. O'Brien, Esquire
O'Brien, Baric & Scherer
19 West South Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
Counselfor Defendant
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IN DIVORCE
ORDER
And now this ~ day of November, 2005, upon application of Robert L.
O'Brien, Esquire to withdraw as counsel, the same is approved and the Prothonotary is
directed to remove Robert L. O'Brien, Esquire as counsel of record and to note that the
Defendant, Linda L. Wells, appears Pro Se.
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Counsel fiJr Pluintiff
JOHN J. WELLS, JR.,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
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LINDA L. WELLS,
Defendant
NO. 01-3282 Civil Term
IN DIVORCE
PLAINTIFF'S MOTION TO MAKE RULE ABSOLUTE
AND NOW, comes the Plaintiff, John J. Wells, Jr., by his attorneys, Paul J. Esposito,
Esquire, and Goldberg Katzman, P.C., and states the following:
I. By Order of the Honorable, Edgar B. Bayley, dated November 22, 2005, a Rule to
Show Cause was issued directing Defendant to show cause why Plaintiffs Petition for Special
Relief as to the Sale of Marital Residence to Prevent Foreclosure should not be granted. A copy
of said Petition is attached hereto, made a part hereof and marked Exhibit "A."
2. Said Rule was made returnable fifteen (15) days from the date of service. A copy
of said Rule is attached hereto, made a part hereof and marked Exhibit "B."
3. The Petition and Rule were sent to Defendant by the Prothonotary's office on or
about November 22,2005.
4. Defendant has not filed any response to the Rule to Show Cause.
5. Since the issuance of the Rule to Show Cause, Plaintiff has received notice that
judgment has been entered against the property as a part of the foreclosure action.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff requests that this Honorable Court enter an Order making the
Rule issued on November 22, 2005, absolute and granting the relief sought in the Petition for
Special Relief.
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320 Market Street
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NO. 01-3282 Civil Term
IN DIVORCE
Defendant
PETITION FOR SPECIAL RELIEF AS TO THE
SALE OF MARITAL RESIDENCE TO PREVENT FORECLOSURE
Petitioner, John J. Wells, Jr., by and through his counsel, Goldberg Katzman, P.C., and
Paul J. Esposito, Esquire, respectfully requests that this Honorable Court grant his Petition for
Special Relief as to the Sale of Marital Residence to Prevent Foreclosure, and in support thereof
avers as follows:
1. Petitioner is John J. Wells, Jr., Plaintiff in the above-captioned divorce action.
2. Respondent is Linda 1. Wells, Defendant in the above-captioned divorce action.
3. The parties were married on March I, 1978; and separated in 1996.
4. On November 30, 1992, the parties acquired a residence at 1004 Northfield Drive,
Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
5. Since separation, Respondent has occupied and had exclusive possession of the
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6. A series of Support Orders have been entered between the parties wherein
Petitioner has made contributions to the mortgage on the residence as a component of most of
those Orders.
7. Respondent, despite being employed full time and earning in excess of $30,000
per year, and the support Petitioner has provided, has failed to make the mortgage payments in a
full and timely manner.
8. As a result, the mortgage is in default.
9. On August 11,2005, a Complaint in Foreclosure was filed in the Court of
Common Pleas of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania against the parties. Said Complaint was
reinstated on September 9, 2005.
10. According to the aforementioned Complaint, the mortgage is in default because
monthly payments of principal and interest due March I, 2005 and each month thereafter, are
due and unpaid.
11. The Divorce Master has been appointed in this case, however, Petitioner does not
believe that a final order of equitable distribution will be entered so as to avoid foreclosure and
Sheriff Sale of the residence.
12. The residence is a significant marital asset of the parties and, in order to protect
the marital estate, the residence must be sold before foreclosure occurs.
13. The marital residence should be listed for sale immediately with the parties being
directed to extend their full and immediate cooperation to accomplish the sale as promptly as
possible.
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14. The net proceeds of the sale should be placed in escrow pending the final
equitable distribution of the parties' marital assets.
15. There are various items of personal property located in the marital residence
which Plaintiff wishes to recover without prejudice to the claims of either party in the final
equitable distribution of their marital assets.
16. This Court is authorized to grant the relief sought herein by virtue of 23 P. S.
SS3323(f) and 3502(f) of the Divorce Code, as amended.
17. Section 3502(f), which was made effective January 28, 2005, specifically
authorizes the Court to enter an order providing for an interim partial distribution of marital
property at any stage ofthe proceedings.
WHEREFORE, Petitioner respectfully requests that this Honorable Court enter an order
granting the relief sought herein, specifically directing that the marital residence of the parties be
immediately listed for sale in order to avoid the imminent foreclosure and loss of this significant
marital asset.
Respectfully submitted,
GOLDBERG KATZMAN, P.C.
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Attorney LD. #25454
Goldberg, Katzman & Shipman
320 Market Street
P.O. Box 1268
Harrisburg, PA 17108-1268
(717) 234-4161
(717) 234-6808 (facsimile)
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I verify that the statements contained in the foregoing PETITION FOR SPECIAL
RELIEF AS TO THE SALE OF MARITAL RESIDENCE TO PREVENT FORECLOSURE are
true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information and belief. I understand that false
statements contained herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. Section 4904 relating
to unsworn falsification to authorities.
Date:
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
On this /514 day of November, 2005, I certify that a copy of the foregoing was
served upon the following party of record by delivering same in the manner indicated, addressed
as follows:
VIA FIRST CLASS MAIL
Ms. LindaL. Wells
1004 Northfield Drive
Carlisle, P A 17013
Defendant
Robert L. O'Brien, Esquire
O'Brien, Baric & Scherer
19 West South Street
Carlisle, P A 17013
Counsel for Defendant
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LINDA L. WELLS,
Defendant
NO. 01-3282 Civil Term
IN DIVORCE
RULE TO SHOW CAUSE
AND NOW, this J J- dayof" Jrfl..it.AvI,~--r
, 2005, upon consideration of
the within Petition, a Rule is hereby entered upon the Respondent, to show cause, if any she has,
why the relief requested should not be granted.
RULE RETURNABLE
It:( DAYS FROM SERVICE HEREOF.
BY THE COURT:
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
On this 1:5 if: day of December, 2005, I certify that a copy of the foregoing was
served upon the following party of record by delivering same in the manner indicated, addressed
as follows:
VIA FIRST CLASS MAIL
Ms. Linda L. Wells
1004 Northfield Drive
Carlisle, P A 17013
Defendant
GOLDBERG KATZMAN, P.C.
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JOHN J. WELLS, JR.,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
CIVIL ACTION - LA W
Defendant
NO. 01-3282 Civil Term
IN DIVORCE
LINDA L. WELLS,
ORDER
AND NOW, this -?'O day 0~~_,2005, upon consideration of
the within Motion, the Rule issued on November 22, 2005, is hereby made Absolute.
It is further ORDERED that the real estate known as 1004 Northfield Drive, Carlisle,
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania shall be immediately listed for sale and the parties are
directed to extend their full cooperation in order to achieve a prompt sale ~roperty.
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CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
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LINDA L. WELLS,
DEFENDANT
01-3282 CIVIL TERM
AND NOW, this
ORDER OF COURT
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make a Rule absolute issued to show cause why a bifurcated decree in divorce should
not be entered, IS MADE ABSOLUTE. Upon presentation of the required documents, a
bifurcated decree in divorce will be entered.
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1004 Northfield Drive
Carlisle, PA 17013
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320 Market Strecl
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(717)234-4161, (717)234-4161 (facsimile)
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JOHN J. WELLS, JR.,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
CIVIL ACTION - LA W
LINDA L. WELLS,
NO. 01-3282 Civil Term
IN DIVORCE
Defendant
PRAECIPE TO TRANSMIT RECORD
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Transmit the record, together with the following information, to the Court for entry of a divorce
decree:
1. Ground for divorce: irretrievable breakdown under S 3301(d) of the Divorce Code.
2. Date and manner of service of the Complaint: June 11.2001. via certified mail- return
recei t si ned for b Defendant. Affidavit of Service filed June 22 2001.
3.
(a)
Date of execution of the affidavit of consent required by S 3301(c) of the Divorce
Code: by Plaintiff on ; by Defendant on
(b) (I) Date of execution of the Affidavit required by S 3301(d) of the Divorce Code:
Mav 7, 2001
(2) Date of filing and service of Plaintiffs Affidavit upon the Defendant: Filed. Mav
30 2001' Served on Defendant June 11 2001 via certified mail return recei t.
4. Related claims pending: E uitable distribution of marital ro er
lite. attorney's fees and alimonv.
endente
5.
(a)
Date and manner of service of the notice of intention to file praecipe to transmit
record, a copy of which is attached:
(b) Date Plaintiffs Waiver of Notice in S 3301(c) Divorce was filed with the
prothonotary:
Date Defendant's Waiver of Notice in S 3301(c) Divorce was filed with the
prothonotary:
JOHN J. WELLS, JR.,
PLAINTIFF
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V.
LINDA L. WELLS,
DEFENDANT
01-3282 CIVIL TERM
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this
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day of March, 2006, the request for the entry
of a decree in divorce at this time, IS DENIED.1
By t~eCourt,
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For Plaintiff
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I The complaint and 3301 (d) affidavit were filed on May 30, 2001, and served on
defendant on June 11,2001. On January 9,2006, a Rule was made absolute
providing that, "Upon presentation of the required documents, a bifurcated
decree in divorce will be entered." On March 2, 2006, plaintiff filed a praecipe to
transmit the record for the entry of a bifurcated decree on the ground of
irretrievable break down under Section 3301 (d) of the Divorce Code. Plaintiff,
however, has not filed proof of service on defendant of a notice of intention to
transmit the record for the entry of such a decree. That is a required document
before this bifurcated decree can be entered.
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GOLDBERG KATZMAN, P.C.
320 MarketSlreet
p, 0, Box 1268
Harrisburg, PA 17108-1268
(717)234-4161, (717) 234-4161 (facsimile)
('ounselfiJrP/mnliff
JOHN J. WELLS, JR.,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYL VANIA
v.
CIVIL ACTION - LA W
Defendant
NO. 01-3282 Civil Term
IN DIVORCE
LINDA L. WELLS,
PRAECIPE TO TRANSMIT RECORD
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Transmit the record, together with the following information, to the Court for entry of a divorce
decree:
1. Ground for divorce: irretrievable breakdown under S 3301(d) of the Divorce Code.
2. Date and manner of service of the Complaint: June 11, 2001, via certified mail- return
receipt siened for bv Defendant: Affidavit of Service filed June 22, 2001.
3.
(a)
Date of execution of the affidavit of consent required by S 3301(c) of the Divorce
Code: by Plaintiff on ; by Defendant on
(b) (I) Date of execution of the Affidavit required by S 3301(d) of the Divorce Code:
Mav 7, 2001
(2) Date of filing and service of Plaintiff's Affidavit upon the Defendant: Filed, Mav
30, 2001: Served on Defendant June 11, 2001, via certified mail, return receipt.
4. Related claims pending: Equitable distribution of mar ita I property, alimonv oendente
lite, attorney's fees and alimonv.
5.
(a)
Date and manner of service of the notice of intention to file praecipe to transmit
record, a copy of which is attached: Januarv 24, 2006, via first class mail.
(b) Date Plaintiff's Waiver of Notice in S 3301(c) Divorce was filed with the
prothonotary:
Date Defendant's Waiver of Notice in S 3301(c) Divorce was filed with the
prothonotary:
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320 Ma.rket Street, Strawbeny Square
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(717) 234-4161
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JOHN J. WELLS, JR.,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COU~TY, PENNSYL VANIA
v.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
LINDA L. WELLS,
Defendant
NO. 01-3282 Civil Term
IN DIVORCE
AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
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COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
Personally appeared before me, a Notary Public, in and for said Commonwealth and
County, PAUL J. ESPOSITO, ESQUIRE, who being duly sworn according to law deposes and
says that on January 24,2006, he sent a copy of the Notice oflntention to Request Entry of
~3301(D) Divorce Decree by first class mail to Linda L. Wells, at 1004 Northfield Drive,
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013, a copy of said mailing is attached hereto and made a part hereof.
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Sworn to and subscribed before me
this f.5'tLday of "711 il N J... / , 2006.
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Arthur L. Goldberg
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Harry B. Goldberg
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Ronald M. Ki1tzman
Paul I. Esposito
Neil E. Hendershot
T. Jay Cooper
Thomas E. Brenner
April L. Strang-Kutay
Guy H. Brooks
Jerry J. Russo
Michael J. Crocenzi
Thomas J. Weber
Steven E. Grubb
John DeLorenzo
Royce L. Morris
David M. Steckel
Joseph M. Sembrot
Heather L Paterno
Carly J. \,Vismer
Michael F. Socha
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Joshua D. Lock
Arnold B. Kogan
Ms. Linda L. Wells
1004 Northfield Drive
Carlisle, P A 17013
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January 24, 2006
Re: Wells v. Wells
Cumberland County Docket No. 01-3282
Enclosed for service upon you is Notice of Intention to Request Entry of
g330 1 (d) Divorce Decree in the above-referenced divorce proceeding.
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GOLDBERG KATZMAN, P.C.
320 Market Street
P. O. Box 1268
Harrisburg, PA 17108-1268
(717)234-4161;(717)234-4161 (facsimile)
Counsel (or Plaintiff
JOHN 1. WELLS, JR.,
Plaintiff
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBE~ COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
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IN DIVORCE
v.
LINDA L. WELLS,
NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REQUEST
ENTRY OF Ii 3301(d) DIVORCE DECREE
TO: LINDA L. WELLS, DEFENDANT
You have been sued in an action for divorce. You have failed to answer the complaint or
file a counter-affidavit to the 9 3301(d) affidavit. Therefore, on or after Februarv 20.2006,
the other party can request the court to enter a final decree in divorce.
If you do not file with the Prothonotary of the court an answer with your signature
notarized or verified or a counter-affidavit by the above date, the court can enter a final decree in
divorce. A counter-affidavit which you may file with the Prothonotary of the court is attached to
this notice.
Unless you have already filed with the court a written claim for economic relief, you
must do so by the above date or the court may grant the divorce and you will lose forever the
right to ask for economic relief. The filing of the form counter-affidavit alone does not protect
your economic claims.
YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU DO
NOT HAVE A LAWYER OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE
OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP.
PENNSYL VANIA LAWYER REFERRAL SERVICE
Pennsylvania Bar Association
P.O. Box 186
Harrisburg, P A 17108
Telephone: (800) 692-7375
JOHN J. WELLS, JR.,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYL VANIA
Defendant
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IN DIVOR~l [rm
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LINDA L. WELLS,
COUNTER AFFIDAVIT UNDER
SECTION 3301(d) OF THE DIVORCE CODE
1.
Check either (a) or (b):
(a)
I do not oppose the entry of a divorce decree.
(b)
I oppose the entry of a divorce decree because:
(Check (i), (ii), or both):
(i) The parties to this action have not lived separate and apart for a period
of at least two years.
(ii) The marriage is not irretrievably broken.
2. Check either (a) or (b):
(a) I do not wish to make any claims for economic relief.. I understand that I
may lose rights concerning alimony, division of property, lawyer's fees or
expenses if! do not claim them before a divorce is granted.
(b) I wish to claim economic relief which may include alimony, division of
property, lawyer's fees or expenses or other important rights.
I understand that in addition to checking (b) above, I must also file all of my economic
claims with the Prothonotary in writing and serve them on the other party. If I fail to do so
before the date set forth on the Notice of Intention to Request Divorce Decree, the divorce decree
may be entered without further notice to me, and I shall be unable thereafter to file any economic
claims.
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I verify that the statements made in this Counter-affidavit are true and correct. I
understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. S4904
relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
Date:
Defendant
NOTICE: IF YOU DO NOT WISH TO OPPOSE THE ENTRY OF A DIVORCE
DECREE AND YOU DO NOT WISH TO MAKE ANY CLAIM FOR ECONOMIC
RELIEF, YOU SHOULD NOT FILE TillS COUNTER-AFFIDAVIT.
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STATE OF
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01-3282
IN DIVORCE
Civil
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VERSUS
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DECREED THAT
LINDA L. WELLS
, DEFENDANT,
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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;
Equitable distribution of marital property. alimony pendente lite. attorney's
The Spousal Support Order docketed to #1056-S-96,
shall be converted to alimony pendente lite.
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Plaintiff/Respondent
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
VS.
CIVIL ACTION - DIVORCE
LINDA L. WELLS,
Defendant/Petitioner
NO. 01-3282 CIVIL TERM
IN DIVORCE
PACSES # 069108131
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this 23'" day of March, 2006, based upon the COUl1's determination that
Petitioner's monthly net income/earning capacity is $0.00 and Respondent's monthly net
income/earning capacity is $0.00, it is hereby Ordered that the Respondent pay to the Pennsylvania
State Collection and Disbursement Unit, $657.00 per month payable as follows: $657.00 t(lr alimony
pendente lite and $0.00 on arrears. First payment due next pay date. Arrears set at $657.00 as of
March 23, 2006.
The effective date of the order is March 16,2006.
Failure to make each payment on time and in full will cause all arrears to becomc subject to
immediate collection by all ofthe means as provided by 23 Pa.C .S.~ 3703. Further, if the Court
tinds, after hcaring, that the Respondent has willfully failed to comply with this Order, it may declare
thc Respondent in civil contempt of Court and its discretion make an appropriate Order, including,
but not limited to, commitment of the Respondent to prison for a period not to exceed six months.
Said money to be turned over by the P A SCDU to: Linda L. Wells. Payments must be made
by check or money order. All checks and money orders must be made payable to P A SCDU and
mailed to:
PA SCDU
P.O. Box 69\10
Harrisburg, P A 17106-91 J 0
Payments must include the Respondent's P ACSES Member Number or Social Sccurity
Number in order to be processed. Do not send cash by mail.
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Unreimbursed medical expenses that exceed $250.00 annually are to be paid as follows 0% by
Respondent and 100% by Petitioner. The Petitioner is responsible to pay the first $250.00 annually in
unreimbursed medical expenses. Petitioner is to provide medical insurance coverage. Within thirty
(30) days after the entry of this Order, the Respondent shall submit to Petitioner written proof that
medical insurance coverage has been obtained or that application for coverage has been made. Proof
of coverage shall consist, at minimum, of: 1) the name of the health care coverage provider(s); 2) any
applicable identification numbers; 3) any cards evidencing coverage; 4) the address to which claims
should be made; 5) a description of any restrictions on usage, such as prior approval for hospital
admissions, and the manner of obtaining approval; 6) a copy of the benefit booklet or coverage
contract; 7) a description of all deductibles and co-payments; and 8) five copies of any claim forms.
This Order is based upon the parties' agreement and the Divorce Order of March 16, 2006.
Petitioner will maintain her own medical insurance.
This Order shall become final tcn days after the mailing of the notice of the entry of the Order
to the parties unless either party files a written demand with the Prothonotary for a hearing de novo
beforc the Court.
Consented:
Petitioner
Petitioner's Attorney
Respondent's Attorney
Respondent
DRO: R. .r. Shadday
\1ailcd copies on:
\1arch 23, 2006
Petitioner
Respondent
Rohcrt L O'Bricn, Esq.
Pnul Esposito, Esq.
BY THE COURT,
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Date of Order/Notice 03/23/06
Case Number (S.... Add..ndum for case summary)
ORDER/NOTICE TO WITHHOLD INCOME FOR SUPPORT
069108131
01-3282 CIVIL
EmployerMlithholder's federal [IN Number
771000028
1056 S 96
RE: WELLS, JOHN J.
o Original Order/Notice
@ Amended OrderlNotice
o Terminate Order/Notice
Employee/Obligor',; Name (Last, FIrst, Ml)
272-64-6314
Employee/Obligor's Social Security Number
6160000025
Employee/Obligor's Case Identifier
(See Addendum for plaintiff names
iJssociated with cases on attachment)
Custodial Parent's Name (Last, First, Ml)
DEFENSE FINANCE & ACCOUNTING
CLEVELAND CENTER CODE L
PO BOX 998002
CLEVELAND OH 44199-8002
See Addendum for dependent names and birth dates associated with cases on attachment.
ORDER INFORMA TlON: This is an Order/Notice to Withhold Income for Support based upon an order for support
from CUMBERLAND County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. By law, you are required to deduct these
amounts from the above-named employee's/obligor's income until further notice even if the Order/Notice is not
issued by your State.
$ 657.00 per month in current support
$ 100.00 per month in past-due support Arrears 12 weeks or greater? @yes 0 no
$ 0.00 per month in current and past-due medical support
$ 0 . 00 per month for genetic test costs
$ per month in other (specify)
for a lolal of $ 757.00 per monlh 10 be forwarded 10 payee below.
You do not have to vary your pay cycle to be in compliance with the support order. If your pay cycle does not match
the ordered support payment cycle, use the following to determine how much to withhold:
$ 174.69 per weekly pay period.
$ 349.38 per biweekly pay period (every two weeks).
$ 378.50 per semimonthly pay period (twice a month).
$ 757.00 per monthly pay period.
REMITTANCE INFORMATION:
You must begin withholding no later than the first pay period occurring ten (10) working days after the date of this
Order/Notice. Send payment within seven (7) working days of the paydate/date of withholding. You are entitled to
deduct a fee to defray the cost of withholding. Refer to the laws governing the work state of your employee for the
allowable amount. The total withheld amount, and your fee, cannot exceed 55% of the employee's/ obligor's
aggregate disposable weekly earnings. For the purpose of the limitation on withholding, the following information is
needed (See #9 on page 2).
If remitting by EFT/EDI, please call Pennsylvania State Collections and Disbursement Unit (SeDU) Employer
Customer Service at 1-877-676-9580 for instructions.
Make Remittance Payable to: PA SCOU
Send check to: Pennsylvania SCOU, P.O. Box 69112, Harrisburg, Pa 17106-9112
IN ADDITION, PA YMENTS MUST INCLUDE THE DEFENDANT'S NAME AND THE PACSES MEMBER ID (shown
abov.. as th.. Employee/Obligor's Case Identifier) OR SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER IN ORDER TO BE PROCESSED.
DO NOT SEND CASH BY MAIL. ~
BY THE URT: ~
Date of Order: MAR 2 4 2006 ~ .\ . ~p'v '..- \, C''1 'o~\
Edgar B. Bayley, Ju:lge
Form EN-028
Worker ID $OINC
DRO: R.J. Shadday
Service Type M
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ADDITIONAL INfORMATION TO EMPLOYERS AND OTHER WITHHOLDERS
o If checked you are required to provide a copy of this form to your employee. If your employee works in a state that is
different from the state that issued this order, a copy must be provided to your employee even if the box is not checked.
1. Priority: Withholding under this Order/Notice has priority over any other legal process under State law against the same income.
Federal tax levies in effect before receipt of this order have priority. If there are Federal tax levies in effect please contact the requesting
agency listed below.
2. Combining Payments: You can combine withheld amounts from more than one employee/obligor's income in a single payment to
each agency requesting withholding. You must, however, separately identify the portion of the single payment that is attributable to each
employee/obligor.
3. *-Reporting-thef'aydatefEJate of Withholding:- -Yott-mmtreporHh"l'aydate/date-ofwithhotdirtg wnm sending-the-pdyl' ,el ,I. the--
paydate!dateof-withholdingisthe<iate orrwhichamOtJ11twaswithhetd from-the-employee's wage>. You must comply with the law of the
state of the employee's/obligor's principal place of employment with respect to the time periods within which you must implement the
withholding order and forvvard the support payments.
4. * Employee/Obligor with Multiple Support Holdings: If there is more than one Order/Notice to Withhold Income for Support against
this employee/obligor and you are unable to honor all support Order/Notices due to Federal or State withholding limits. you must follow
the law of the state of emp[oyee's/obligor's principal place of employment. You must honor all Orders/Notices to the greatest extent
possible. (See #9 below)
5. Termination Notification: You must promptly notify the Requesting Agency when the employee/obligor is no longer working for you.
Please provide the "Information requested and return a copy of this Order/Notice to the Agency identified below.
THE EMPLOYEE/OBLIGOR NO lONGER WORKS FOR: 5483100093
EMPlOYEE'S/OBlIGOR'S NAME: WELLS , JOHN J.
EMPLOYEE'S CASE IDENTIFIER: 6160000025 DATE OF SEPARATION:
lAST KNOWN HOME ADDRESS:
NEW EMPLOYER'S NAME/ADDRESS:
6. lump Sum Payments: You may be required to report and withhold from lump sum payments such as bonuses, commissions, or
severance pay. If you have any questions about lump sum payments, contact the person or authority below.
7. liability: If you fail to withhold income as the Order/Notice directs, you are liable for both the accumulated amount you should have
withheld from the employee/obligor's income and other penalties set by Pennsylvania State law. Pennsylvania State law governs unless
the obligor is employed in another State, in which case the law of the State in which he or she is employed governs.
8. Anti..discrimination: You are subject to a fine determined under State law for discharging an employee/obligor from employment,
refusing to employ, or taking disciplinary action against any employee/obligor because of a support withholding. Pennsylvania State law
governs unless the obligor is employed in another State, in which case the law of the State in which he or she is employed governs.
9.* Withholding limits: You may not withhold more than the lesser of: 1) the amounts allowed by the Federal Consumer Credit
Protection Act 115 U.S.c. 91673 (b)1; or 2) the amounts allowed by the State of the employee's/obligor's principal place of employment.
The Federal limit applies to the aggregate disposable weekly earnings (ADWE). ADWE is the net income left after making mandatory
deductions such as: State, Federal, local taxes; Social Security taxes; and Medicare taxes. For tribal orders, you may not withhold more
than the amounts allowed under the law of the issuing tribe, For tribal employers who receive a state order, you may not withhold more
than the amounts allowed under the law of the state that issued the order.
10. Additional Info:
*NOTE: If you or your agent are served with a copy of this order in the state that issued the order, you are to follow the
law of the state that issued this order with respect to these items.
11. Submitted By:
DOMESTIC RELATIONS SECTION
13 N. HANOVER ST
P.O. BOX 320
CARLISLE PA 17013
If you or your employee/obligor have any questions,
contact WAGE ATTACHMENT UNIT
by telephone at (717) 240-6225 or
by fAX at (717) 240-6248 or
by internet www.childsupport.state.pa.us
Page 2 of 2
Form EN-028
Worker ID $OINC
Service Type M
OMBNo:0<170-1l154
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ADDENDUM
Summary of Cases on Attachment
Defendant/Obligor: WELLS, JOHN J.
PACSES Case Number 069108131
Plaintiff Name
LINDA L. WELLS
Docket Attachment Amount
01=3282 crvrL$ 657.00
Child(ren)'s Name(s):
DOB
PACSES Case Number 771000028
Plaintiff Name
LINDA L. WELLS
Docket Attachment Amount
10s.s-s-96 $ 100.00
Child!ren)'s Name(s):
DOB
o If checked, you are required to enroll the child!ren)
identified above in any health insurance coverage available
through the employee's/obJigor's employment.
o If checked, you are required to enroll the child!ren)
identified above in any health insurance coverage available
through the emp\oyee's/obligor's employment.
PACSES Case Number
Plaintiff Name
P ACSES Case Number
Plaintiff Name
Docket Attachment Amount
$ 0.00
Child(ren)'s Name!s):
DOB
Docket Attachment Amount
$ 0.00
Child(ren)'s Name!s):
DOB
o If checked. you are required to enroll the child!ren)
identified above in any health insurance coverage available
through the employee's/obligor's employment.
Olf checked, you are required to enroll the child!ren)
identified above in any health insurance coverage available
through the employee's/obligor's employment.
PACSES Case Number
Plaintiff Name
PACSES Case Number
Plaintiff Name
Docket Attachment Amount
$ 0.00
Child!ren)'s Name(s):
DOB
Docket Attachment Amount
$ 0.00
Child!ren)'s Name(s):
DOB
o If checked, you are required to enroll the child(ren)
identified above in any health insurance coverage available
through the employee's/obligor's employment.
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identified above in any health insurance coverage available
through the employee's/obligor's employment.
Addendum
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JOHN J. WELLS, JR.
Plaintiff
Vs.
LINDA L. WELLS,
Defendant
AND NOW, this
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 01 - 3282 CIVIL
IN DIVORCE
ORDER OF COURT
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2006, the parties having previously been divorced by decree
entered March 16, 2006, and the parties and counsel having
entered into an agreement and stipulation resolving the
economic issues on April 11, 2006, the date set for a Master's
hearing, the agreement and stipulation having been transcribed
and subsequently signed by the parties and counsel, the
appointment of the Master is vacated.
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Defendant
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
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VS.
NO. 01 - 3282 CIVIL
LINDA L. WELLS,
Defendant
IN DIVORCE
THE MASTER:
Today is Tuesday, April 11,
2006. This is the date set for a hearing in the
above-captioned divorce proceedings. We previously had a
conference on December 20, 2005, with the Plaintiff's
attorney and the Defendant present. A memo was placed on
the record at that time.
Present today are the Plaintiff, John J.
Wells, Jr., and his counsel Paul J. Esposito, and the
Defendant, Linda L. Wells, who is not represented by
counsel.
A decree in divorce was entered by Judge
Bayley on March 16, 2006. The decree specifically preserved
for further consideration the claims of equitable
distribution, alimony, alimony pendente lite, and counsel
fees. The spousal support order entered in the Cumberland
County Domestic Relation's Office was converted to an
alimony pendente lite order.
The Master has been advised that after
considerable discussion, the parties have reached an
agreement with respect to the outstanding economic issues.
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The agreement is going to be placed on the record in the
presence of the parties. Mr. Esposito is going to outline
the agreement and the agreement will be transcribed. The
agreement as stated on the record will be considered the
substantive agreement of the parties not subject to any
changes or modifications except for correction of
typographical errors which may be made during the
transcription. The parties and counsel for husband are
going to return later this morning to review the draft, make
any corrections of typographical errors as necessary, and
then affirm the agreement by affixing their signatures. It
is specifically understood that the agreement will be
binding on the parties when the parties leave the hearing
room whether or not it is signed later today.
Upon receipt by the Master of the completed
agreement, the Master will prepare an order vacating his
appointment. The vacation of the Master's appointment and
the completion of the agreement will resolve all outstanding
issues in this case pending before the Court.
It is specifically noted, however, that there
are certain terms of the agreement which are going to be
prospective in nature and will have to be carried out
following today's date. The parties are bound to complete
the terms of the agreement that are to be carried out in
accordance with the agreement following the statement of the
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agreement on the record in accordance with the time frame
set in the agreement. Mr. Esposito.
MR. ESPOSITO:
1. The marital real estate located at 1004 Northfield
Drive, Carlisle, Pennsylvania, is presently under contract
for sale with closing scheduled for May 26, 2006. The
parties agree that the property shall be sold pursuant to
the aforementioned contract. The net proceeds shall be
divided equally; however, Plaintiff shall be reimbursed from
Defendant's share of the proceeds the sum of $5,228.19 and
one-half of the marital portion of the Defendant's 40l(k)
account and retirement less the arrears owed on the alimony
pendente lite order as of May 26, 2006.
The parties acknowledge that the marital portion of
Defendant's 40l(k) account and retirement will be increased
by an interest factor post-separation compounded annually
but not to include any post-separation contributions.
Defendant shall promptly provide the information regarding
the return on the investment for the 40l(k) account and
current information regarding her pension in order to have
the actuary calculate the marital portion so the
aforementioned offset can be made. Defendant shall provide
this information so that the calculations can be performed
prior to May 26, 2006, and all adjustments to wife's portion
of the proceeds from the sale of the house will be made at
the time of settlement of the house so that each party will
receive the appropriate net proceeds in accordance with the
computations set forth in this agreement.
2. Defendant shall receive one-half of the marital portion
of Plaintiff's disposable retired pay.
3. Defendant shall pay the premium for the survivor
benefit component of Plaintiff's military retirement.
Defendant shall be entitled to any cost of living increases
to the pension following today's date.
4. The parties shall retain as their sole and separate
property any other assets in their respective possession
with the exception that Plaintiff or his designee shall on
May 26, 2006, retrieve any of Plaintiff's personal property
still at the marital residence.
5. Effective May 26, 2006, Plaintiff shall pay to
Defendant as indefinite alimony the sum of $200.00 per
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month. The amount of alimony shall not be subject to
modification by way of increase or decrease. In any event,
Plaintiff's obligation to pay alimony to Defendant shall
terminate upon the first to occur of any of the following:
the death of either party, Defendant's co-habitation with an
unrelated male, or Defendant's remarriage.
Defendant shall have the duty to inform Plaintiff or
his attorney when she has either remarried or commenced
co-habitation. The alimony pendente lite order presently in
effect shall terminate May 26, 2006. Payments following
thereafter shall continue to be paid through the Cumberland
County Domestic Relations Office by way of attachment of
Plaintiff's military retirement pay.
6. The fees of the actuary incurred for the calculation of
the marital portion of Defendant's 40l(k) and retirement and
the preparation of any orders distributing Plaintiff's
military retirement shall be paid equally by the parties
from the proceeds from the marital residence.
7. The parties hereby waive and relinquish any claims
either may have against the other arising out of their
marriage or otherwise except any action which may be
necessary to enforce the terms of this agreement.
8. Any claims raised in these proceedings for counsel fees
are withdrawn and waived.
THE MASTER: Mrs. Wells, have you heard the
statement of the agreement on the record?
MS. WELLS: Yes, I have.
THE MASTER: Do you understand it?
MS. WELLS: Yes, I do.
THE MASTER: And are you in agreement to
accept those terms as a final resolution of all the economic
claims in the divorce proceedings?
MS. WELLS:
I am.
MR. ESPOSITO: Mr. Wells, have you heard me
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recite the terms of the agreement?
MR. WELLS: Yes.
MR. ESPOSITO: Have you heard the additions
or modifications that were made by Mr. Elicker?
MR. WELLS: Yes.
MR. ESPOSITO: Do you understand everything
that you heard?
MR. WELLS: Yes.
MR. ESPOSITO: Is it your intention to agree
to all of the terms as recited?
MR. WELLS: Yes.
I acknowledge that I have read the above
stipulation and agreement, that I understand the terms of
settlement as set forth herein, and that by signing below I
ratify and affirm the agreement previously made and intend
to bind myself to the settlement as a contract obligating
myself to the terms of settlement and subjecting myself to
the methods and procedures of enforcement which may be
imposed by law and in particular Section 3105 of the
Domestic Relations Code.
WITNESS:
DATE:
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In the Court of Common Pleas of CUMBERLAND County, Pennsylvania
DOMESTIC RELATIONS SECTION
Defendant /Pet it ioner
) Docket Number 01-3282 CIVIL
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) PACSES Case Number 069108131
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) Other State ID Number
JOHN J. WELLS
Plaintiff / Respondent
vs.
LINDA L. WELLS
ORDER
AND NOW, to wit, on this
17TH DAY OF MAY, 2006
IT IS HEREBY
ORDERED that the APL. order in this case be 0 Vacated or o Suspended or
(i) Terminated without prejudice or 0 Terminated and Vacated,
effective
MAY 26, 2006
, due to:
THE PARTIES' SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT AS ENTERED BEFORE THE DIVORCE MASTER ON
APRIL 11, 2006 AND THAT AN ALIMONY AWARD WILL COMMENCE ON MAY 26, 2006.
THE REMAINING BALANCE ON THE ALIMONY PENDENTE LITE ACCOUNT WILL BE SATISFIED
AT THE CLOSING ON THE SALE OF THE PARTIES' FORMER MARITAL RESIDENCE.
By~!"J1~
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JUDGE
DRO: R.J. Shadday
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ORDER/NOTICE TO WITHHOLD INCOME FOR SUPPORT
State Commonwealth of pennsylvania
Co./City/Dist. of CUMBERLAND
Date of Order/Notice 06/07/06
Case Number (See Addendum for case summary)
069108131
01-3282 CIVIL
o Original Order/Notice
o Amended Order/Notice
o Terminate Order/Notice
RE: WELLS, JOHN J.
Employee/Obligor's Name (Last, First, MI)
272-64-6314
Employee/Obligor's Social Security Number
6160000025
Employee/Obligor's Case Identifier
(See Ath:/@ndum for plaintiH nam@s
associated with cases on attachment)
Custodial Parent's Name (last, First, Mil
ErnployerlWithholder's Federal EIN Number
DEFENSE FINANCE & ACCOUNTING
CLEVELAND CENTER CODE L
PO BOX 998002
CLEVELAND OH 44199-8002
See Addendum for dependent names and birth dates associated with cases on attachment.
ORDER INFORMA TlON: This is an Order/Notice to Withhold Income for Support based upon an order for support
from CUMBERLAND County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. By law, you are required to deduct these
amounts from the above-named employee'sfobligor's income until further notice even if the Order/Notice is not
issued by your State.
$ 200.00 per month in current support
$ 0.00 per month in past-due support Arrears 12 weeks or greater? Oyes @ no
$ 0.00 per month in current and past-due medical support
$ 0 . 00 per month for genetic test costs
$ per month in other (specify)
for a total of $ 200.00 per month to be forwarded to payee below.
You do not have to vary your pay cycle to be in compliance with the support order. If your pay cycle does not match
the ordered support payment cycle, use the following to determine how much to withhold:
$ 46.15 per weekly pay period.
$ 92.31 per biweekly pay period (every two weeks).
$ 100.00 per semimonthly pay period (twice a month).
$ 200.00 per monthly pay period.
REMITTANCE INFORMATION:
You must begin withholding no later than the first pay period occurring ten (10) working days after the date of this
Order/Notice. Send payment within seven (7) working days of the paydate/date of withholding. You are entitled to
deduct a fee to defray the cost of withholding. Refer to the laws governing the work state of your employee for the
allowable amount. The total withheld amount, and your fee, cannot exceed 55% of the employee'sf obligor's
aggregate disposable weekly earnings. For the purpose of the limitation on withholding, the following information is
needed (See #9 on page 2).
If remitting by EFT/EDI, please call Pennsylvania State Collections and Disbursement Unit (SCDU) Employer
Customer Service at 1-877-676-9580 for instructions.
Make Remittance Payable to: PA SCDU
Send check to: Pennsylvania SCDU, P.O. Box 69112, Harrisburg, Pa 17106-9112
IN ADDITION, PA YMENTS MUST INCLUDE THE DEFENDANT'S NAME AND THE PACSES MEMBER ID (shown
above as the Employee/Obligor's Case Identifier) OR SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER IN ORDER TO BE PROCESSED.
DO NOT SEND CASH BY MAIL. ~
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Date of Order: cIDN 08 2006 _;,p-v V \(&1 ~
Edgar B. Bayley, Ju:lge
Form EN-028
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION TO EMPLOYERS AND OTHER WITHHOLDERS
o If.~hecked you are required. to prpvi(le a (:opy of this form to your. employee. Ifyo~r employee works in.a state that is
ditterent from the state that ISSUed thIS order, a copy must be provided to your employee even If the box IS not checked.
1. Priority: Withholding under this Order/Notice has priority over any other legal process under State law against the same income.
Federal tax levies in effed before receipt of this order have priority. If there are Federal tax levies in effed please contad the requesting
agency listed below.
2. Combining Payments: You can combine withheld amounts from more than one employee/obligor's income in a single payment to
each agency requesting withholding. You must, however, separately identify the portion of the single payment that is attributable to each
employee/obligor.
3. * R'C....V,t;tf511Ic r~yddldDCltt vf ',fI;U.IIVld:lIg. YOu IIIU;Jll1::J.lOlt tile payJateld.!.ttt- of vv:LIILvld;lIg vvlle.. :)efIJ:H5 lL'C I-'oyI 1I'C1lt. Tilt::
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state of the employee's/obligor's principal place of employment with respect to the time periods within which you must implement the
withholding order and forward the support payments.
4.' Employee/Obligor with Multiple Support Holdings: If there is more than one Order/Notice to Withhold Income for Support against
this employee/obligor and you are unable to honor all support Order/Notices due to Federal or State withholding limits, you must follow
the law of the state of employee's/obligor's principal place of employment. You must honor all Orders/Notices to the greatest extent
possible. (See #9 below)
5. Termination Notification: You must promptly notify the Requesting Agency when the employee/obligor is no longer working for you.
Please provide the information requested and return a copy of this Order/Notice to the Agency identified below.
THE EMPLOYEE/OBLIGOR NO LONGER WORKS FOR: 5483100093
EMPLOYEE'S/OBLlGOR'S NAME: WELLS , JOHN J.
EMPLOYEE'S CASE IDENTIFIER: 6160000025 DATE OF SEPARATION:
LAST KNOWN HOME ADDRESS:
NEW EMPLOYER'S NAME/ADDRESS:
6. Lump Sum Payments: You may be required to report and withhold from lump sum payments such as bonuses, commissions, or
severance pay. If you have any questions about lump sum payments, contact the person or authority below.
7. Liability: If you fail to withhold income as the Order/Notice directs, you are liable for both the accumulated amount you should have
withheld from the employee/obligor's income and other penalties set by Pennsylvania State law. Pennsylvania State law governs unless
the obligor is employed in another State, in which case the law of the State in which he or she is employed governs.
8. Anti-discrimination: You are subject to a fine determined under State law for discharging an employee/obligor from employment,
refusing to employ, or taking disciplinary action against any employee/obligor because of a support withholding. Pennsylvania State law
governs unless the obligor is employed in another State, in which case the law of the State in which he or she is employed govems.
9.' Withholding Limits: You may not withhold more than the lesser of: 1) the amounts allowed by the Federal Consumer Credit
Protection Ad (15 U.S.c. 91673 (b)1; or 2) the amounts allowed by the State of the employee's1obligor's principal place of employment.
The Federal limit applies to the aggregate disposable weekly earnings (ADWE). ADWE is the net income left after making mandatory
dedudions such as: State, Federal, local taxes; Social Security taxes; and Medicare taxes. For tribal orders, you may not withhold more
than the amounts allowed under the law of the issuing tribe. For tribal employers who receive a state order, you may not withhold more
than the amounts allowed under the law of the state that issued the order.
10. Additional Info:
'NOTE: If you or your agent are served with a copy of this order in the state that issued the order, you are to follow the
law of the state that issued this order with respect to these items.
11. Submitted By:
DOMESTIC RELATIONS SECTION
13 N. HANOVER ST
P.O. BOX 320
CARLISLE PA 17013
If you or your employee/obligor have any questions,
contact WAGE ATTACHMENT UNIT
by telephone at (717) 240-6225 or
by FAX at (717) 240-6248 or
by internet www.childsupport.state.pa.us
Page 2 of 2
Form EN-028
Worker ID $IATT
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ADDENDUM
Summary of Cases on Attachment
Defendant/Obligor: WELLS, JOlIN J.
PACSES Case Number 069108131
Plaintiff Name
LrNDA L. WELLS
Docket Attachment Amount
01-3282 CIVIL$ 200.00
Child(ren)'s Name(s):
PACSES Case Number
Plaintiff Name
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Docket Attachment Amount
$ 0.00
Child(ren)'s Name(s):
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you are required to enroll the child(ren)
in any health insurance coverage available
through the employee'sJobligor's employment.
you are required to enroll the child(ren)
in any health insurance coverage available
employee'sJobligor's employment.
PACSES Case Number
Plaintiff Name
PACSES Case Number
Plaintiff Name
Docket Attachment Amount
$ 0.00
Child(ren)'s Name(s):
DaB
Docket Attachment Amount
$ 0.00
Child(ren)'s Name(s):
DaB
you are required to enroll the child(ren)
in any health insurance coverage available
employee's/obligor's employment.
you are required to enroll the child(ren)
in any health insurance coverage available
employee's/obligor's employment.
PACSES Case Number
Plaintiff Name
PACSES Case Number
Plaintiff Name
Docket Attachment Amount
$ 0.00
Child(ren)'s Name(s):
DaB
Docket Attachment Amount
$ 0.00
Child(ren)'s Name(s):
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you are required to enroll the child(ren)
in any health insurance coverage available
employee'sJobligor's employment.
you are required to enroll the child(ren)
in any health insurance coverage available
employee'sJobligor's employment.
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Name: John Wells
Member Number: 6160000025
Judgment Lien Satisfied as of: June 5, 2006
Amount Paid: $ $355.30
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