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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 2004 ~l/~N> C!I(J ~C I ~""\
WILMER D. GARCES,
Plaintiff
KAREN S. GARCES,
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION - IN DIVORCE
NOTICE TO DEFEND AND CLAIM RIGHTS
You have been sued in Court. If you wish to defend against the claims set forth in the
following pages, you must take prompt action. You are warned that if you fail to do so, the
case may proceed without you and a decree in divorce or annulment may be entered against
you by the Court. A judgment may also be entered against you for any other claim or relief
requested in these papers by the Plaintiff. You may lose money or property or other rights
important to you, including custody or visitation of your children.
When the ground for the divorce is indignities or irretrievable breakdown of the
marriage, you may request marriage counseling. A list of marriage counselors is available
in the Office of the Prothonotary at the Dauphin County Courthouse, Front and Market
Streets, First Floor, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
IF YOU DO NOT FILE A CLAIM FOR ALIMONY, DIVISION OF PROPERTY,
LAWYER'S FEES OR EXPENSES BEFORE A DIVORCE IS GRANTED OR
ANNULMENT, YOU MAY LOSE THE RIGHT TO CLAIM ANY OF THEM.
YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LA WYERAT 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 LAWYER REFERRAL SERVICE
Cumberland County Courthouse
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 240-6200
WILMER D. GARCES,
Plaintiff
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYL V ANV
NO. 2004 - LftJ>? C.iL>~L <-r~
KAREN S. GARCES,
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION - IN DIVORCE
A VISO PARA DEFENDER Y RECLAMAR DERECHOS
USTED HA SIDO DEMANDADO EN LA CORTE. Si desea defenderse de las
quejas expuestas en las paginas siguientes, debe tomar accion con prontitud. Se Ie avisa que
si no se defiende, el caso puede proceder sin usted y decreto de divorcio 0 anulamiento puede
ser emitido en su contra por la Corte. Una decision puede tambien ser emitida en su contra
por cualiquier otra queja 0 compensacionreclamados por el demadante. Usted puede perder
dinero, 0 propiedades u otros derechos importantes para usted.
Cuando las base para el divorcio es indignidades 0 rompimiento irreparable del
matrimonio, usted puede solicitar consejo matrimonial. Una lista de consejeros
matrimoniales esta disponible en la oficina del Prothonotary, en la Dauphin County Court of
Common Pleas, Front y Market Streets, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
SI USTED RECLAMA PENSION ALIMENTICIA, PROPIEDAD MARITAL,
HONORARIOS DE ABOGADO U OTROS GASTOS ANTES DE QUE EL DECRETO
FINAL DE DIVORCIO 0 ANULAMIENTO SEA EMITIDO, USTED PUEDE PERDER
EL DERECHO A RECLAMAR CUALQUIERA DE ELLOS.
USTED DEBE LLEVAR ESTE PAPEL A UN ABOGADO DE INMEDIATO. SI NO
TIENE 0 NO PUEDE P AGAR UN ABOGADO, VA Y A 0 LLAME A LA OFICINA
INDICADA ABAJO PARA A VERIGUAR DONDE PUEDE OBTENER ASISTENCIA
LEGAL.
CUMBERLAND COUNTY LAWYER REFERRAL SERVICE
Cumberland County Courthouse
Carlisle, P A 17013
(717) 240-6200
LAGUNA REYES MALONEY, LLP
I I I 9 NORTH FRONT STREET. HARRISBURG, PA I 7 I 02
TEL.; (717) 233-5292: I FAX; (7 r 7) 233~5394
ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF
WILMER D. GARCES,
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 2004 - IJ&.}J Ciu~L '-r'U2-W'1..
CIVIL ACTION - IN DIVORCE
KAREN S. GARCES,
Defendant
COMPLAINT IN DIVORCE
AND NOW, comes the Plaintiff, Wilmer D. Garces, by and through his attorneys,
Laguna Reyes Maloney, LLP, and represents as follows:
I. Plaintiff is Wilmer D. Garces, an adult individual currently residing at 1121-11
Columbus Avenue, Lemoyne, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17043.
2. Defendant is Karen S. Garces, an adult individual currently residing at 319 Geary
A venue, New Cumberland, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17070.
3. Plaintiff and Defendant are both bona fide residents of the Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania and have been so for at least six months immediately prior to the filing
of this Complaint.
4. Plaintiff and Defendant were married on January 26, 2001, III Harrisburg,
Pennsylvania.
5. Plaintiff and Defendant are citizens of the United States of America.
6. The Defendant is not a member of the Armed Forces of the United States of America
or its Allies.
7. Plaintiff avers that there is one child of the parties under the age of 18, namely: Danny
Andres Garces, born December 21, 2001.
COUNT I
IRRETRIEVABLE BREAKDOWN
3301(c) of the Divorce Code
8. Paragraphs 1 through 7 are hereby incorporated by reference and made a part hereof.
9. The marriage is irretrievably broken: Plaintiff and Defendant have lived separate and
apart since May 20, 2004, and continue to live separate and apart as of the date of
filing this Complaint. Plaintiff desires a divorce based upon the belief that Defendant
will, after ninety days from the date of the filing of this Complaint, consent to this
divorce.
10. Plaintiff has been advised that counseling is available and that Plaintiff may have the
right to request that the Court require the parties to participate in counseling.
Knowing this, Plaintiff does not desire that the Court require the parties to participate
in counseling.
11. Plaintiff requests the Court to enter a decree of divorce.
COUNT II
CHILD CUSTODY
12. Paragraphs 1 through 11 are incorporated herein by reference as if set forth in their
full text.
13. Plaintiff hereby seeks shared custody of the above-mentioned child.
14. The Plaintiff and Defendant are the natural mother and father of the said child.
15. Plaintiff has not participated as a party in other litigation concerning the custody of
the child in this or in another court and Plaintiff has no information of a custody
proceeding concerning the child pending in a court of this Commonwealth.
16. Plaintiff does not know of a person not a party to the proceedings who has physical
custody of the child and claims to have custody or visitation rights with respect to the
children.
17. The best interest and permanent welfare of the children will be served by granting the
relief requested.
18. Each parent whose parental rights to the child have not been terminated and the
person who has physical custody of the child have been named as parties to this
action.
19. Defendant is presently employed and receiving substantial income and benefits and
is able to pay for counsel fees, expenses and costs, as well as alimony, and alimony
pendente lite for Plaintiff.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff prays that a judgment be entered in favor of the Plaintiff
against the Defendant as follows;
1. As to Count I, that a decree in divorce be entered divorcing Plaintiff from the
bonds of matrimony between the said Plaintiff and Defendant.
2. As to Count II, that your Honorable Court enter a decree granting shared legal
custody of the child.
3. Such other additional relief as the Court deems necessary and appropriate.
VERIFICATION
I verify that the statements made in this divorce complaint are true and correct. I
understand that false statements made herein may subject me to penalties ofPa.C.S. 94904
relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
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: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
:CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
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: CIVIL ACTION - IN DIVORCE
KAREN S. GARCES,
Defendant
: NO. 2004-4688 CIVIL TERM
PRAECIPE TO ENTER APPEARANCE
To the Prothonotary:
Please enter the appearance of the Family Law Clinic on behalf of the Defendant, Karen
S. Garces, in the above captioned matter.
Respectfully Submitted,
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Certified Legal Intern
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ROBERT E. RAINS
LUCY JOHNSTON-WALSH
ANNE MACDONALD-FOX
Supervising Attorney
F AMIL Y LAW CLINIC
45 North Pitt Street
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYL VANIA
NO. 2004 - 4688
KAREN S. GARCES,
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION - IN DIVORCE
MOTION FOR PROMPT SCHEDULING OF
A PRE-HEARING CUSTODY CON]?ERENCE
AND NOW, comes the Plaintiff, Wilmer D. Garces, by and through his attorney,
Laura C. Reyes Maloney, pursuant to Cumberland County Rule of Procedure 1915.3-I(b),
and represents as follows:
I. On September 17, 2004, Plaintiff filed a divorce complaint which asserted a
custody claim (Exhibit A). On October 20, 2004, the Defendant accepted
service of the divorce complaint (Exhibit B).
2. The parties have been unable to reach an agreement concerning custody of
their child, Danny Andres Garces, born December 21,200 I. Defendant, Karen
S. Garces, the child's mother, has repeatedly threatened to leave the United
States with the child and prevent any future contact between Plaintiff/Father
and the child.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff request the Court to grant the parties shared legal and
physical custody of the child.
Respectfully submitted,
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Attorney for Plaintiff
LAGUNA REYES MALONEY, LLP
1119 North Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17102
(717) 233-5292
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
WILMER D. GARCES,
Plaintiff
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KAREN S. GARCES,
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION - IN DIVORCE
NOTICE TO DEFEND AND CLAIM RIGHTS
You have been sued in Court. If you wish to defend against the claims set forth in the
following pages, you must take prompt action. You are wamed that if you fail to do so, the
case may proceed without you and a decree in divorce or annulment may be entered against
you by the Court. A judgment may also be entered against you for any other claim or relief
requested in these papers by the Plaintiff. You may lose money or property or other rights
important to you, including custody or visitation of your children.
When the ground for the divorce is indignities or irretrievable breakdown of the
marriage, you may request marriage counseling. A list of marriage counselors is available
in the Office of the Prothonotary at the Dauphin County Courthouse, Front and Market
Streets, First Floor, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
IF YOU DO NOT FILE A CLAIM FOR ALIMONY, DIVISION OF PROPERTY,
LAWYER'S FEES OR EXPENSES BEFORE A DIVORCE IS GRANTED OR
ANNULMENT, YOU MAY LOSE THE RIGHT TO CLAIM ANY OF THEM.
YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LA WYERATONCE. 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 LAWYER REFERRAL SERVICE
Cumberland County Courthouse
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 240-6200
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
WILMER D. GARCES,
Plaintiff
NO. 2004 - CV -
- DV
KAREN S. GARCES,
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION - IN DIVORCE
A VISO PARA DEFENDER Y RECLAMAR DERECHOS
USTED HA SIDO DEMANDADO EN LA CORTE. Si desea defenderse de las
quejas expuestas en las paginas siguientes, debe tomar accion con prontitud. Se Ie avisa que
si no se defiende, el caso puede proceder sin usted y decreto de divorcio 0 anulamiento puede
ser emitido en su contra por la Corte. Una decision puede tambien ser emitida en su contra
por cualiquier otra quej a 0 compensacion reclamados por el demadante. Usted puede perder
dinero, 0 propiedades u otros derechos importantes para usted.
Cuando las base para el divorcio es indignidades 0 rompimiento irreparable del
matrimonio, usted puede solicitar consejo matrimonial. Una lista de consejeros
matrimoniales esta disponible en la oficina del Prothonotary, en la Dauphin County Court of
Cornmon Pleas, Front y Market Streets, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
SI USTED RECLAMA PENSION ALIMENTICIA, PROPIEDAD MARITAL,
HONORARIOS DE ABOGADO U OTROS GASTOS ANTES DE QUE EL DECRETO
FINAL DE DIVORCIO 0 ANULAMIENTO SEA EMITIDO, USTED PUEDE PERDER
EL DERECHO A RECLAMAR CUALQUIERA DE ELLOS.
USTED DEBE LLEVAR ESTE PAPEL A UN ABOGADO DE INMEDIATO. SI NO
TIENE 0 NO PUEDE PAGAR UN ABOGADO, VAYA 0 LLAME A LA OFICINA
INDICADA ABAJO PARA A VERIGUAR DONDE PUEDE OBTENER ASISTENCIA
LEGAL.
CUMBERLAND COUNTY LAWYER REFERRAL SERVICE
Cumberland County Courthouse
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 240-6200
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LAGUNA REYES MALONEY, LLP
I I 19 NORTH FRONT STREET, HARRISBURG, PA I 7 I 02
TEL.; (717) 233-5292 I FAX: <7 I 7) 233-5394
ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF
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Plaintiff
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 2004 - CV -
- DV
KAREN S. GARCES,
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION - IN DIVORCE
COMPLAINT IN DIVORCE
AND NOW, comes the Plaintiff, Wilmer D. Garces, by and through his attorneys,
Laguna Reyes Maloney, LLP, and represents as follows:
1. Plaintiff is Wilmer D. Garces, an adult individual currently residing at 1121-11
Columbus Avenue, Lemoyne, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17043.
2. Defendant is Karen S. Garces, an adult individual currently residing at 319 Geary
Avenue, New Cumberland, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17070.
3. Plaintiff and Defendant are both bona fide residents of the Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania and have been so for at least six months immediately prior to the filing
of this Complaint
4. Plaintiff and Defendant were married on January 26, 2001, III Harrisburg,
Pennsylvania.
5. Plaintiff and Defendant are citizens of the United States of America.
6. The Defendant is not a member of the Armed Forces of the United States of America
or its Allies.
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7. Plaintiff avers that there is one child of the parties under the age of18, namely: Danny
Andres Garces, born December 21, 200 I.
COUNT I
IRRETRIEVABLE BREAKDOWN
3301(c) ofthe Divorce Code
8. Paragraphs 1 through 7 are hereby incorporated by reference and made a part hereof.
9. The marriage is irretrievably broken: Plaintiff and Defendant have lived separate and
apart since May 20, 2004, and continue to live separate and apart as of the date of
filing this Complaint. Plaintiff desires a divorce based upon the belief that Defendant
will, after ninety days from the date of the filing of this Complaint, consent to this
divorce.
10. Plaintiff has been advised that counseling is available and that Plaintiff may have the
right to request that the Court require the parties to participate in counseling.
Knowing this, Plaintiff does not desire that the Court require the parties to participate
in counseling.
11. Plaintiff requests the Court to enter a decree of divorce.
COUNT II
CHILD CUSTODY
12. Paragraphs 1 through II are incorporated herein by reference as if set forth in their
full text.
13. Plaintiff hereby seeks shared custody of the above-mentioned child.
14. The Plaintiff and Defendant are the natural mother and father of the said child.
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15. Plaintiff has not participated as a party in other litigation concerning the custody of
the child in this or in another court and Plaintiff has no information of a custody
proceeding concerning the child pending in a court of this Commonwealth.
16. Plaintiff does not know of a person not a party to the proceedings who has physical
custody of the child and claims to have custody or visitation rights with respect to the
children.
17. The best interest and permanent welfare of the children will be served by granting the
relief requested.
18. Each parent whose parental rights to the child have not been terminated and the
person who has physical custody of the child have been named as parties to this
action.
19. Defendant is presently employed and receiving substantial income and benefits and
is able to pay for counsel fees, expenses and costs, as well as alimony, and alimony
pendente lite for Plaintiff.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff prays that a judgment be entered in favor of the Plaintiff
against the Defendant as follows:
1. As to Count I, that a decree in divorce be entered divorcing Plaintiff from the
bonds of matrimony between the said Plaintiff and Defendant.
2. As to Count II, that your Honorable Court enter a decree granting shared legal
custody of the child.
3. Such other additional relief as the Court deems necessary and appropriate.
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Respectfully submitted,
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Laura C. Reyes loney, Esquire
Supreme Court 1.D. No.: 78075
Attorney for Plaintiff
LAGUNA REYES MALONEY, LLP
1119 North Front Street
Hanisburg, PA 17102
(717) 233-5292
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VERIFICATION
I verify that the statements made in this divorce complaint are true and correct. I
understand that false statements made herein may subject me to penalties ofPa.C.S. S4904
relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
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Wilmer D. Garces, Plaintiff
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WILMERD. GARCES
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
v.
No. 2004 - 4688 - CIVIL TERM
KAREN S. GARCES
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
DIVORCE
AFFIDAVIT FOR RETUfu'< OF SERVICE
AND NOW, this 20th day of October, 2004, I, Karen S. Garces, accept the Notice
to Defend, the Complaint in Divorce, which I received from the Plaintiffs attorney.
I verify that the statements made in this affidavit are true and correct. I
understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S.
Section 4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
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Karen S. Garces
EXHIBIT B
VERIFICATION
I verify that the statements made in the foregoing Motion for Prompt Scheduling of a
Pre-Hearing Custody Conference are true and correct to the best of my knowledge,
information and belief. I understand that false statements made herein may subject me to the
penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. Section 4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
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Wilmer D. Garces
LAGUNA REYES MALONEY. LLP
I rig NORTH FRONT STREET, HARRISBURG, PA 17 r 02
TEL.: (7 I 7) 233'5292/ FA)C (7 I 7) 233.5394
ATIORNEYS FOR PLAINTIFF
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYL VANIA
NO. 2004 - 4688
KAREN S. GARCES,
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION - IN DIVORCE
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I hereby certify that I served a copy of the Motion for Prompt Scheduling of a Pre-
Hearing Custody Conference filed in the above-captioned matter upon Defendant via first-
class U.S. mail upon Defendant to the following address:
Ms. Karen S. Garces
319 Geary Avenue
New Cumberland, P A 17070
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
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CIVIL ACTION LAW
KAREN S. GARCES
DEFENDANT
IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, ___Wednesday, Marcb16, 2005., __.,.__' upon consideration of the attached Complaint,
it is hereby directed that parties and their respective counsel appear before Dawn S. Sunday, Esq.
at 39 West Main Street, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055 on Wednesday, AprilJl.. 200~._
, the conciliator,
at 11:00 AM
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for a Pre-Hearing Custody Conference. At such conference, an effort wi\1 be made to resolve the issues in dispute; or
if this cannot be accomplished, to define and narrow the issues to be heard by the court, and to enter into a temporary
order. All children age five or older mav also be present at the conference. Failure to appear at the conference may
provide grounds ft)r entry of a temporary or permanent order.
Tbe court bereby directs tbe parties to furnisb any and all existing Protection from Abuse orders,
Special Relief orders, and Custody orders to the conciliator 48 bours prior to scbeduled hearing.
FOR THE COURT.
By: Isl
Dawn S. SupdaV, Esq.
Custody Conciliator
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The Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County is required by law to comply with the Americans
with Disabilites Act of 1990. For information about accessible facilities and reasonable accommodations
available to disabled individuals having business before the coul1, please contact our omce. All arrangements
must be made at least 72 hours prior to any hearing or business before the court. You must attend the scheduled
conference or hearing.
YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR ATTORNEY AT ONCE. IF YOU DO NOT
HAVE AN ATTORNEY OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONErHE OFFICE SET
FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP.
Cumberland County Bar Association
32 South Bedford Street
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
Telephone (717) 249-3 166
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 2004 - 4688
KAREN S. GARCES,
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION - IN DIVORCE
STIPULATION
TO THE HONORABLE JUDGE OF SAID COURT:
Wilmer D. Garces and his attorney, Laura Reyes Maloney, Esquire, and Karen S.
Garces and her attorney, Lucy Johnston-Walsh, Esquire, do hereby stipulate and agree that
the Judge of this Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, before
whom this matter has been assigned, may enter the Decree and Order of Court hereto
attached.
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CNIL ACTION LAW
KAREN GARCES
Defendant
IN CUSTODY
ORDER
AND NOW, this 11th day of April,2005 , the conciliator, being advised by plaintiffs
counsel that all custody issues have been resolved by agreement of the parties, hereby relinquishes
jurisdiction. The Custody Conciliation Conference scheduled for April 13,2005, is cancelled.
FOR THE COURT,
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
WILMER D. GARCES,
Plaintiff
NO. 2004 - 4688
KAREN S. GARCES,
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION - IN DIVORCE
DECREE AND ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this..zJ.J day of ~, 2005, pursuant to the attached
Stipulation ofthe parties, it is ORDERED and DECREED:
1. Plaintiff, Wilmer D. Garces (hereinafter also referred to as "Father" or "parent"),
and Defendant, Karen S. Garces (hereinafter also referred to as "Mother" or
"parent"), shall share legal and physical custody of their minor child, Danny
Andres Garces, born December 21, 2001.
2. Mother and Father agree that the major decisions concerning the child's health,
welfare, education, religious training and upbringing shall be made by the
parents jointly, after discussion and consultation with each other, with a view
towards obtaining and following a harmonious policy in the child's best
interests.
3. Each parent agrees not to impair the other parent's right to share legal custody
of the child.
4. Each parent agrees to keep the other parent informed of the progress of the
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child's education and social adjustments.
5. Each parent shall notify the other of any activity that could reasonably be
expected to be of significant concern to the other parent
6. Each parent agrees to give support to one another in their role as parents and to
take into account the consensus of the other for the physical and emotional well-
being of the child.
7. Mother shall have primary physical custody of the child and Father shall have
periods of partial physical custody according to the following schedule:
a. If Mother resides within a twenty-five-mile radius of Harrisburg,
Pennsylvania, Father shall have periods of partial physical custody as
follows:
1. every Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.;
I!. a minimum of a four-hour period every other week, the exact times
to be determined by the parties no later than 6:00 p.rn. on the
Sunday prior to said period; and
111. at such other times as the parties may agree.
b. If Mother is residing outside of the United States, Father shall have the
child during the summer for no less than four (4) weeks or for Christmas
for no less than ten (10) days, and at such other times as the parties may
agree. Father shall pay the costs of transporting the child no more than
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once per year.
8. If either parent intends to move more than twenty-five-miles away from
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, said parent shall provide the other parent with a
written notice of his or her planned move no less than sixty (60) days before he
or she actually moves.
9. During the time that a parent does not have primary physical custody of the
child, said parent shall have the right to speak with the child by telephone on a
liberal basis as mutually agreed upon by the parents.
10. Both parents shall mutually agree upon a location for exchange of the child and
provide all transportation necessary to transport the child to said place of
exchange. It is the parents' understanding that the point of exchange shall be
approximately halfway between the parents' homes.
II. The parents agree to be flexible in allowing each parent to "make-up" lost time
with the child.
12. Each parent agrees to notifY the other if the child is involved in any significant
accident, injury or illness. The parents agree to cooperate in sharing any of the
child's medical insurance information. In addition, if the child has been
prescribed medication, the custodial parent agrees to dispense said medication
pursuant to the prescribing doctor's orders.
13. Each parent shall have equal rights and access to visit the child if the child is
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confined to a medical institution so long as said visits are consistent with
medical advice.
14. Both parents shall use age-related safety constraints for the purpose of
transporting the child, if applicable.
15. Neither parent shall abuse alcohol or use illegal substances while the child is in
his or her custody, nor shall either parent use alcohol to the legal limit while
driving the child or allow others to do the same.
16. Neither parent shall make derogatory statements about the other parent or the
other parent's family while in the presence of the child; rather, both parents shall
encourage a loving relationship among everyone.
17. If Mother and Father have any dispute regarding any subsequent oral agreements
that may be entered into regarding custody, they shaH, by default, strictly adhere
to the terms of this Agreement, unless a prior written agreement has been
executed with the same formality as this Agreement, in which case such written
agreement shaH be strictly adhered to.
18. This Agreement has been translated in full to Spanish, the parents' primary
language.
19. The parents acknowledge that they consider the provisions of this Agreement to
be fair, just and reasonable, and that each enter into this Agreement freely and
voluntarily.
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20. Both parents have had the opportunity to consult with and obtain the advice of
separate legal counsel prior to signing this Agreement.
21. The Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania shall retain
sole jurisdiction over this case.
22. This Agreement shall be construed and governed by the laws of the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
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WILMER D. GARCES,
Plaintiff/Respondent
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
:CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
: CIVIL ACTION - IN DIVORCE
KAREN S. GARCES,
DefendantlPetitioner
: NO. 2004-4688 CIVIL TERM
PRAECIPE TO PROCEED IN
FORMA PAUPERIS
To the Prothonotary:
Kindly allow Karen S. Garces, the DefendantlPetitioner, to proceed in forma
pauperis.
I, Brenda Coppede, ofthe Family Law Clinic, Certified Legal Intern, for the party
proceeding in forma pauperis, certify that I believe the party is unable to pay the costs
and that I am providing free legal service to the parties.
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Lucy Johnston-Walsh
Anne MacDonald-Fox
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WILMER D. GARCES,
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KAREN S. GARCES,
DefendantlPetitioner
: NO. 2004,4688 CIVIL TERM
PETITION FOR ALlMON'\(
AND NOW comes the DefendantlPetitioner in the above~captioned divorce
action, by and through her attorneys, the Family Law Clinic, and sets forth the following
petition for alimony, pursuant to PaRC.P. 1920(15)(b):
1. On or about September 14,2004, the Plaintiff/Respondent Wilmer D.
Garces filed a complaint in divorce.
2. Petitioner and Respondent were married on January 26, 2001, in
Harrisburg, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania.
3. Petitioner is 34 year old and was in a car accident in April 2004. She is
unable to work due to the injuries sustained from the accident
4. Petitioner is the primary caretaker of the parties' child, age three.
5. Petitioner is an immigrant from Ecuador and speaks very little English.
6. Respondent is employed and is financially able to provide for the
reasonable needs of the Petitioner.
7. Petitioner requires reasonable support to adequately maintain herself in
accordance with the standards of living established during th(~ marriage.
8. Petitioner lacks sufficient property to provide for her reasonable needs and
is unable to support herself through full,time employment
WHEREFORE, Petitioner requests the Court to enter an award of reasonable
alimony, and such other relief as the Court deems just.
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Carlisle, PA 17013
(717)243-2968
Fax (717)243-3639
VERIFICATION
I hereby verify that the statements made in the foregoing Petition for Alimony are
true and correct, to the best of my knowledge, information, and belief. I understand
making a false statement would subject me to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.8. Section 4904,
relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
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: CIVIL ACTION - IN DIVORCE
KAREN S. GARCES,
Defendant
: NO. 2004-4688 CIVIL TERM
NOTICE OF ELECTION TO RETAKE FORMER NAME
Notice is hereby given that the Defendant in the above matter hereby elects to
retake and hereafter use her previous name of Karen S. Viteri, and gives this written
notice avowing her intention to do so pursuant to the provisions of 54 Pa. C.S. 8704.
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COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
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On the 25'" day of October, 2005, before me, a Notary Public, personally
appeared Karen S. Garces, known to me to be the person whose name is subscribed to
the within document, and acknowledged that she executed the foregoing for the purpose
therein contained.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and Notarial SeaL
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NOTARIAl SEAL
LINDA M. CARVER, NOTARY PUBLIC
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MY COMMISSION EXPIRES DEC. 5 2006
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WILMER D. GARCES,
Plaintiff
KAREN S. GARCES,
Defendant
PLAINTIFF'S MOTION FOR APPOINTMENT OF MASTER
Wilmer D. Garces, Plaintiff, moves the Court to appoint a master with respect to the following claims:
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Divorce
Annulment
Alimony
Alimony Pendente Lite
() Distribution of Property
(./) Support
() Counsel Fees
() Costs and Expenses
and in support of the motion states:
I. Discovery is complete as to the claims for which the appointment of a Master is requested.
2. The Defendant's attorney is: The Family Law Clinic, 45 North Pitt Street, Carlisle,
PA 17013-2899.
3. The statutory ground for divorce is 23 Pa.C.S.A. ~3301(c).
4. An agreement has been reached with respect to the following claims: annulment.
5. The action does not involve complex issues oflaw or fact.
6. The hearing is expected to take one (I) day.
aura c. Reyes Mal ney, Esquire
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LAGUNA REYES MALONEY, LLP
1119 N. Front Street
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No. 2004 - 4688 - CIVIL TERM
KAREN S. GARCES
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
DIVORCE
AFFIDAVIT FOR RETURi'\l OF SERVICE
AND NOW, this 20th day of October, 2004, I, Karen S. Garces, accept the Notice
to Defend, the Complaint in Divorce, which I received from the Plaintiffs attorney.
I verify that the statements made in this affidavit are true and correct I
understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S.
Section 4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
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ATTORNEYS FOR PLAINTIFF
WILMER D. GARCES,
Plaintiff
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NO. 2004 - 4688
CIVIL ACTION - IN DIVORCE
PLAINTIFF'S INCOME AND EXPENSE STATEMENT
1121 Columbus Ave. #11
Plaintiff's Street Address
Lemovne, PA 17043
City - State - Zip Code
Laura C. Reves Maloney, Esquire
Attorney for Plaintiff
1119 North Front Street
Street Address
Hanisburg, PAl 7102
City - State - Zip Code
(717) 233-5292
(Area Code) Telephone No.
Defendant's Street Address
City - State - Zip Code
Attorney for Defendant
Street Address
City - State - Zip Code
(Area Code) Telephone No.
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INCOME
See detailed paystub attached hereto as "Exhibit A".
EXPENSES
See monthly expense itemization attached hereto as "Exhibit B".
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ORDER OF
WILMER GARCES
1121 COLUMBUS AVE #11
LEMOYNE PA 17043
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PERSONAL INFORMATION
TOTAL WITHHOLDINGS
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Income and Expense Statement
Section III: Expenses
PACSES Case Number
Instructions: Only show cxtraOfdinary expenses in this section unless you filled out Section II on page two. The categories
in BOLD FONT arc especially important for calculating child suppon. If you arc requesling Spousal Support/APL or if
you assert your case cannot be determined according to the guideline grids or fonnula, this section must be fully completed.
(Fill in Appropriate Column)
EXPENSES
WEEK MONTH YEAR
Home
Mongage/Rent $ $ 52.0 $
Maintenance
UtiWies
Elecrric $ $ reo $
GflS -
Oil
Tekphone fIlQ
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Sewer
Emnlovrnent
Public Transport. $ $ -- $
Lunch ~
Taxes
Real estate $ $ - $
Personal Property -
bsurance
Homeowner's $ $ ~ $
Aut(lmobile '60'
Life -
Accident -
Health '50
Other -
Automobile
Payme.nts $ $ - $
Fuel 160
Repairs .",'0
Medical
Doctor $ $ $
Dentist
Orthodontist
Hospital
Medicine
, ~pedal needs
(glasses, braces,
orthonedic devices
EXPENSES tFill in Appropriate Column)
(continued) WEEK MONTH YEAR
Education
Private School $ $ $
Parochial School
College
Religious
Personal
Clothing $ $ SO $
Food :Aon
Barberi 3Q
Hairdf"~ser
Credit Payments
Credit Card Ion
Charge
Memberships
Loans
Credit Union $ $ $
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Miscellaneous
Household Help $ $ $
Child care
Paperslbooks
Ma<>azines
Entertainment 4\J
Pay TV An
Vacation
Gifts
Legal fees Z^'
Charitable
C nt~~~tions
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$ $ $
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I verify that the statements made in this lncome and Expense Stltemenr are true and correct. I understand that false
statements herein are subject to the crimiml penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. ~ 4904, relating (0 unsworn falsification to authorities.
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VERIFICATION
I, Wilmer D. Garces, verify that the facts set forth in the Plaintiffs foregoing Income and
Expense Statement, including all attachments thereto, are true and correct to the best of my
knowledge, information and belief I understand that false statements herein are made subject to the
penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. 04904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
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WILMER D. GARCES,
Plaintiff
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KAREN S. GARCES,
Defendant
AND NOW, this
Appointment of Master,
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Laura C. Reyes Maloney, Esquire (Attorney for Plaintiff), 1119 N. Front St., Harrisburg, PA 17102
Charece Collins, Certified Legal Intern (Attorney for Defendant), Family Law Clinic, 45 N. Pitt St.,
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DIANE M. DlLS, ESQUIRE
Attorney J.D. No. 71873
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Harrisburg, PA 17102
Telephone No. (717) 232-9724
Attorney for Plaintiff, Wilmer D. Garces
WILMER D. GARCES,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYL VANIA
vs.
No. 2004-4688 Civil Term
KAREN S. GARCES,
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE
PRAECIPE
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Please withdraw the appearance of Laura C. Reyes Maloney, Esquire, on
behalf of the Plaintiff, Wilmer D. Garces, and enter the appearance of Diane M.
Dils, Esquire, on behalf of the Plaintiff, Wilmer D. Garces.
Respectfully submitted,
Respectfull submitted,
iane M. Di s, EsqUIre
1400 North Second Street
Harrisburg, PA 17102
(717) 232-9724
I.D. No. 71873
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: DIVORCE
WILMER GARCES,
Plaintiff
KAREN GARCES,
Defendant
: NO. 04 - 4688
CIVIL TERM
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Keith Hickman, Certified Legal Intern, Family Law Clinic, hereby certify that I served
an original and one copy of the Defendant's Answers to Interrogatories on Diane M. Dils, Esq.,
by depositing a copy of the same in the United States mail, first class, postage prepaid on the 8th
day of August 2006, addressed as follows:
Diane M. Dils, Esq.
Law Offices of Dils & Dils
1400 North Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17102
F AMIL Y LAW CLINIC
45 North Pitt Street
Carlisle, P A 17013
(717) 243-2968
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DIANE M. DILS, ESQUIRE
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First Floor Front
Harrisburg, P A 17102
(71 7) 232-9724
Attorney for Plaintiff, Wilmer D. Garces:
WILMER D. GARCES
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYL VANIA
vs
NO. 2004 - 4688
KAREN S. GARCES,
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION - IN DIVORCE
MOTION TO REVOKE MASTER
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AND NOW thi~ day of ..-r;I/I~/ ,2007, comes the counsel for the
Plaintiff Wiln1er D. Garces, and respectfully requests the following:
1. The Plaintiff, Wilmer D. Garces, is represented by Diane 1\1. Oils,
Esquire whose office is located at 1400 North Second Street, First
Floor Front, Harrisburg, P A 17102.
2. The Defendant, Karen S. Garces, is represented by Krista Ann Freego,
Certified Legal Intern, The Dale F. Shughart Community Law Center,
45 North Pitt Street, Carlisle, PA 17013.
3. Pursuant to Motion for Appointment of Master, E. Robert Elicker, II,
Esquire, was appointed Master.
4. The parties have reached an agreement and there is no need for the
Special Master to proceed in this matter.
WHEREFORE, Counsel for Plaintiff, Diane M. Dils, Esquire, respectfully
requests your Honorable Court to revoke E. Robert Elicker, II, Esquire, as Master
and to permit the Plaintiff to proceed to finalize the divorce.
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1400 North Second Street
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Harrisburg, P A 17102
(717) 232-9724
J.D. No. 71873
VERIFICATION
I veri fy that the statements made in this Motion to Revoke Master are
true and correct. I understand that false statements herein are n1ade subject to the
penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. Section 4904 relating to unsworn falsification to
authorities.
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I, Diane M. Dils, Esquire, hereby certify that a tnle and correct copy of the
within Motion to Revoke Master has been served upon the following individuals,
by first class, United States mail, by Pl,a:~ng a copy o7saje at the post office in
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, on this ,;(/) day of.. 1 // IV, , 2007, addressed as
follows:
E. Robert Elicker, II, Esquire
13 North Hanover Street
Carlisle, P A 17013
Krista Ann Freego
Certified Legal Intern
The Dale F. Shughart Community Law Center
45 North Pitt Street
Carlisle, P A 17013
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Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
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NO. 2004 - 4688
KAREN S. GARCES,
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION - IN DIVORCE
ORDER OF COURT
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AND NOW this 7\ day oL ~, 2007, upon
presentation and consideration of the within Motion to Revoke ~aster, it is hereby
Ordered that said Motion is granted and E. Robert Elicker, II, Esquire is hereby
revoked as Master in the above-captioned divorced action.
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Krista Ann Freego, Family Law Clinic, Dale F. Community Law Center, 45 North
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KAREN S. GARCES,
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE
AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT
1. A Complaint in Divorce under Section 3301(c) of the Divorce Code was filed on September
17,2004.
2. The marriage of Plaintiff and Defendant is irretrievably broken and ninety {t)O) days have
elapsed from the date of filing and service ofthe Complaint.
3. I consent to the entry of a final Decree in Divorce after service of notice of intention to
request entry of the decree.
I verify that the statements made in this Affidavit are true and correct. I understand that false
statements made herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. 94904, relating to unsworn
falsification to authorities.
WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REQUEST
ENTRY OF A DIVORCE DECREE UNDER SECTION
3301(c) OF THE DIVORCE CODE
1. I consent to the entry of a final Decree in Divorce without notice.
2. I understand that I may lose rights concerning alimony, division of property, lawyer's fel.:s or
expenses if I do not claim them before a divorce is granted.
3. I understand that I will not be divorced until a Divorce Decre ~ is entered by the Court and
that a copy of the Decree,Jvyj~1 be~ to Il1(:'~,~Jril~:s~elY after it is filed with the
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I verify that the statements made in this Waiver are true and correct. I understand that false
statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. CS. 94904 relating to unsworn falsification
to authorities.
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Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYL VANIA
vs.
No. 2004-4688 CIVIL ACTION LAW
KAREN S. GARCES,
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE
AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT
1. A Complaint in Divorce under Section 3301(c) of the Divorce Code was filed on September 17,
2004.
2. The marriage of Plaintiff and Defendant is irretrievably broken and ninety (90) days have
elapsed from the date of filing and service of the Complaint.
3. I consent to the entry of a final Decree in Divorce after service of notice of intention to request
entry of the decree.
I verify that the statements made in this Affidavit are true and correct. I understand that false
statements made herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. 94904, relating to unsworn
falsification to authorities.
WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REQUEST
ENTRY OF A DIVORCE DECREE UNDER SECTION
3301(c) OF THE DIVORCE CODE
1. I consent to the entry of a final Decree in Divorce without notice.
2. I understand that I may lose rights concerning alimony, division of property, lawyer's fees or
expenses if I do not claim them before a divorce is granted.
3. I understand that I will not be divorced until a Divorce Decree is entered by the Court and
that a copy of the Decree will be sent to me immediately after it is filed with the
Prothonotary .
I verify that the statements made in this Waiver are true and correct. I understand that false
statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. 94904 relating to unsworn falsification
to authorities.
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: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: IN DIVORCE
Karen S. Viteri,
DEFENDANT
: NO. 2004-4688
MARITAL SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT is made this ~ day of -li,GIVc)XY ,2007, by and
between KAREN S. VITERI, of 214 Third Avenue, 2nd Floor, New Cumberland,
Pennsylvania 17070, hereinafter referred to as Wife, and WILMER D. GARCES, of
1221 Columbus Avenue Apartment 11, Lemoyne, Pennsylvania 17043, hereinafter
referred to as Husband.
RECITALS:
R.t: The parties hereto are husband and wife, having been joined in marriage
on January 26, 2001, in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, and
R.2: A Complaint for Divorce has been filed in the Court of Common Pleas of
Cumberland County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, to Number 2004-4688, Civil
Term; and
R.3: The parties hereto desire to settle fully and finally their respective
financial and property rights and obligations including, but not limited, of all matters
between them relating to the ownership of real and personal property, claims for spousal
support, alimony, alimony pendente lite.
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the covenants and promises hereinafter
to be mutually kept and performed by each party, as well as for other good and valuable
consideration and intending to be legally bound, it is agreed as follows:
(I) SEPARATION: It shall be lawful for each party at all times hereafter to
live separate and apart from the other party at such place or places as he or
she from time to time may choose or deem fit, free from any control,
restraint or interference from the other. Neither party will molest the other
or endeavor to compel the other to cohabit or dwell with him or her by any
legal or other proceeding. Each party shall be free of the interference,
authority or contact by the other as if he or she was single and unmarried
except as may be necessary to carry out the terms of this agreement.
(2) DIVORCE: The parties acknowledge that the marriage is irretrievably
broken and that they will secure a mutual consent no-fault divorce decree
in the above-captioned divorce action. Upon the execution of this
agreement, the parties shall execute and file an Affidavit of Consent and
Waiver of Notice Forms, necessary to finalize said divorce.
(3) TANGIBLE PERSONAL PROPERTY: The parties hereto mutually
agree that they have effected a satisfactory division of the furniture,
household furnishings, appliances, tools and other household personal
property between them, and they mutually agree that each party shall from
and after the date hereof be the sole and separate owner of all such
property presently in his or her possession whether said property was
heretofore owned jointly or individually by the parties hereto. This
agreement shall have the effect of an assignment or bill of sale from each
party to the other for such property as may be in the individual possession
of each of the parties hereto.
(4) INTANGIBLE PERSONAL PROPERTY: Each party hereby
relinquishes any right, title or interest he or she may have in or to any
intangible personal property currently titled in the name of or in the
possession ofthe other party, including, but not limited to, stocks, bonds,
insurance, bank accounts, individual retirement accounts, employment
benefits including retirement accounts, savings plans, pension plans, stock
plans, 401K plans and the like.
(5) WAIVER OF ALIMONY: The parties acknowledge that each has
income and assets satisfactory to his or her own reasonable needs. Each
party waives any claim he or she may have one against the other for
alimony, spousal support or alimony pendente lite.
(6) AGREEMENT OF PARTIES: The parties agree to the following so
long as the current Custody Order is in effect and pursuant to the laws of
the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania:
a. Father shall continue to pay child support for the child until the child
reaches the age of majority or completes high school, whichever is
later;
b. So long as medical insurance is available to Father, Father shall place
and keep the child on his medical insurance;
c. Father shall allow and shall execute any necessary documentation for
the child to visit with relatives outside the United States for temporary
periods oftime, so long as he receives notification as to when and
where the child will be located and a telephone number where the
child may be reached in the event of an emergency; and
d. Father shall not claim the child for tax return purposes. However,
should custody change, any right to claim the child for tax purposes
would be controlled by the Internal Revenue Code.
(7) ADVICE OF COUNSEL: The parties hereto acknowledge that each has
been notified of his or her right to consult with counsel of his or her
choice, and have been provided a copy of this agreement with which to
consult with counsel. Wife is represented by the Family Law Clinic of the
Penn State Dickinson School of Law, 45 North Pitt Street, Carlisle,
Pennsylvania 17013, and Husband is represented by Diane Dils, Esquire,
ofDILS & DILS, 1400 North Second Street, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
17102. Each party acknowledges and accepts that this agreement is, under
the circumstances, fair and equitable, and that it is being entered into
freely and voluntarily after having received such advice and with such
knowledge as each has sought from counsel, and the execution of this
agreement is not the result of any duress or undue influence, and that it is
not the result of any improper or illegal agreement or agreements. Each
party shall pay his or her own attorney for all legal services rendered or to
be rendered on his or her behalf.
(8) ADDITIONAL INSTRUMENTS: Each of the parties shall from time to
time, at the request of the other, execute, acknowledge and deliver to the
other party any and all further instruments that may be reasonably required
to give full force and effect to the provisions of this Agreement.
(9) COMPLETE DISCLOSURE: The parties do hereby warrant, represent,
acknowledge and agree that each is fully and completely informed of, and
is familiar with, the wealth, real and personal property, estate and assets,
earnings and income of the other and has made any inquiry he or she
desires into the income or estate of the other and received any such
information requested. Each has made a full and complete disclosure to
the other of his or her entire assets, liabilities, income and expenses and
any further enumeration or statement thereof in this Agreement is
specifically waived.
(10) RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Husband and Wife acknowledge
that each of them has read and understands his or her rights and
responsibilities under this Agreement and that they have executed this
Agreement under no compulsion to do so but as a voluntary act.
(11) FULL SETTLEMENT: Except as herein otherwise provided, each party
hereby releases the other from any and all claims, or demands up to the
date of execution hereof. It is further specifically understood and agreed
by and between the parties hereto that each party accepts the provisions
herein made in lieu of and in full settlement and satisfaction of any and all
of said party's rights against the other for past, present and future claims
on account of support, maintenance, alimony, alimony pendente lite,
counsel fees, costs and expenses, equitable distribution of marital property
and any other claims of the party, including all claims which have been
raised or may be raised in an action for divorce.
(12) RELEASE OF ALL CLAIMS: Except as may be otherwise specifically
provided in this Agreement, Husband and Wife, for themselves, their
heirs, representatives and assigns, each hereby forever releases, remises,
discharges and quitclaims the other, and such other's heirs,
representatives, assigns and estate, from and with respect to the following:
a. All liability, claims, causes of action, damages, costs, contributions
and expenses or demands whatsoever in law or in equity;
b. All rights, title, interest or claims in or to any property of the other,
whether real, personal or mixed and whether now owned or hereafter
acquired;
c. All rights of courtesy and dower and all claims or rights in the nature
of courtesy and dower;
d. All widow or widower's rights;
e. All right, title, interest or claim in or to the other's estate, whether now
owned or hereafter acquired, including but not limited to all rights or
claims:
1. To take against the other's will;
11. Under the laws of intestacy;
111. To a family exemption or similar allowance; and
IV. All other rights or authority to participate or intervene in a
deceased spouse's estate in any way, whether arising under the
laws of Pennsylvania or any other country, territory, state or
political subdivision.
f. All rights or claims to any accounting;
g. All rights, claims, demands, liabilities and obligations arising out of or
in connection with the marital relationship or the joint ownership of
property, whether real, personal or mixed;
h. All rights, claims, demands, liabilities and obligations arising under
the provisions of the Pennsylvania Divorce Code, as the same may be
amended from time to time, and under the provisions of any similar
statute enacted by any other country, state, territory or political
subdivision;
1. All rights, claims, demands, liabilities and obligations each party now
has, or may hereafter have, against or with respect to the other.
(13) GOVERNING LAW: This Agreement shall be construed under the law
of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. If any provision of this Agreement
is determined to be invalid or unenforceable, all other provisions shall
continue in full force and effect.
(14) INCORPORATION INTO DECREE: In the event that either of the
parties shall recover a final judgment or decree of absolute divorce against
the other in a court of competent jurisdiction, the provisions of this
Agreement may be incorporated by reference or in substance but shall not
be merged into such judgment or decree and this Agreement shall survive
any such final judgment or decree of absolute divorce and shall be entirely
independent thereof.
(15) BREACH: In the event that either party breaches any provision of this
Agreement, he or she shall be responsible for any and all costs incurred to
enforce the Agreement, including, but not limited to, court costs and
counsel fees of the other party. In the event of breach, the other party shall
have the right, at his or her election; to sue for damages for such breach or
to seek such other and additional remedies as may be available to him or
her.
(16) ENTIRE UNDERSTANDING: This Agreement constitutes the entire
understanding between the parties and there are no covenants, conditions,
representations, or agreements, oral or written, of any nature whatsoever,
other than those herein contained.
(17) AGREEMENT BINDING ON PARTIES AND HEIRS: This
Agreement shall bind the parties hereto, their respective heirs, executors
and assigns.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto intending to be legally bound have
hereunto set their hands and seals the day and year first written above.
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: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: IN DIVORCE
Karen S. Viteri,
DEFENDANT
: NO. 2004-4688
PRAECIPE TO WITHDRAW ALIMONY
To the Prothonotary:
Please withdraw the Petition for Alimony in the above-captioned Complaint for Divorce
filed in the Cumberland County Courthouse on June 24, 2005.
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Lucy J ston-Walsh
Anne MacDonald-Fox
Thomas Place
Robert Rains
Megan Riesmeyer
Supervising Attorneys
The Family Law Clinic
45 N. Pitt Street
Carlisle, P A 17013
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: IN DIVORCE
Karen S. Garces,
DEFENDANT
: NO. 2004-4688
PRAECIPE TO TRANSMIT RECORD
To the Prothonotary:
Please transmit the record, together with the following information, to the court for entry
of a divorce decree:
1. Ground for divorce: irretrievable breakdown under 93301 (c) of the Divorce Code.
2. Date and manner of service of the complaint: Served on Defendant by U.S. mail,
certified, restricted delivery, return receipt requested, postage prepaid. Service was complete
upon receipt by Karen S. Garces, October 20, 2004.
3. Date of execution of the Affidavit of Consent required by 93301 (c) of the Divorce
Code: by Plaintiff. January 29, 2007; by Defendant- January 16,2007.
4. Related claims pending: none
5. Date Plaintiffs Waiver of Notice was filed with the Prothonotary: February 2,2007,
Date Defendant's Waiver of Notice was filed with the Prothonotary: February 2,2007.
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Krista Freego
Certified Legal Intern
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THOMAS M. PLACE
ANNE MACDONALD-FOX
LUCY JOHNSTON.WALSH
MEGAN RIESMEYER
Supervising Attorneys
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45 N. Pitt Street
Carlisle, P A 17013
717-243-2968
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PL
AS
OFCUMBERLANDCOUNTY
STATE OF
PENNA.
WIf,MRR D. GARCES,
Plaintiff
No.
4688
2004
VERSUS
KAREN S. GARCES,
Defendant
DECREE IN
AND NOW,
DIVORCE
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DECREED THAT
WTT,MRR f). GARCES
AND
KAREN S. GARCES
DANT,
ARE DIVORCED FROM THE BONDS OF MATRIMONY.
THE COURT RETAINS JURISDICTION OF THE FOLLOWING CLAIMS
HICH HAVE
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BEEN RAISED OF RECO~i \N THIS ACTION
YET BEEN ENTERED; VO'^Q.
FOR WH ICH A FI NAL OR lD
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