HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-0567LINDA L. STETS
Plaintiff,
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
DIVORCE
JOSEPH V. STETS
Defendant.
NO. 02- %':/ CIVIL TERM
NOTICE TO DEFEND AND CLAIM RIGHTS
You have been sued in court. If you wish to defend against the claims set forth in the
following pages, you must take prompt action. You are warned that if you fail to do so, the
case may proceed without you and a decree of divorce or annulment may be entered against
you by the court. A judgment may also be entered against you for any other claim or relief
requested in these papers by the plaintiff. You may lose money or property or other rights
important to you, including custody or visitation of your children.
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, 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 17013
(717) 249-3166
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reasonable accommodations available to disabled individuals having business before the court,
please contact our office. All arrangements must be made at least 72 hours prior to any
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LINDA L. STETS
Plaintiff,
JOSEPH V. STETS
Defendant.
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
:
: DIVORCE
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: NO. 02- -3~t' 7 CIVIL TERM
COMPLAINT
The plaintiff, Linda L. Stets, by her attorneys, the Family Law Clinic, sets forth the
following cause of action in divorce.
DIVORCE UNDER 23 Pa.C.S. SECTION 3301(c), 3301 (d) and 3301(a)(6)
OF THE DIVORCE CODE
1. Plaintiff is Linda Stets, who currently resides at 306 N West Street, Carlisle,
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, since February 9, 2001.
2. Defendant is Joseph V. Stets, who currently resides at the Coumry Manor Trailer
Park, 56 Cherry Lane, Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, since 1984.
3. Plaintiff and Defendant have been bona fide residents in the Commonwealth for at
least six months immediately previous to the filing of this Complaint.
4. Plaintiff and Defendant were married on October 22, 1983 in Carlisle,
Pennsylvania.
5. Plaintiff and Defendant have lived separate and apart since February of 2001.
6. There have been no prior actions of divorce or for annulment between the parties.
7. The marriage is irretrievably broken.
8. Plaintiff avers that Defendant, in violation of his marriage vows under the laws of
the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, has offered such indignities against the Plaintiff, his
injured and innocent spouse, as to render the Plaintiff' s condition intolerable, and life
burdensome.
9. Plaintiff has been advised that counseling is available and that she may have the
right to request that the court require the parties to participate in counseling.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff Linda L. Stets requests the court to enter a decree in divorce
dissolving the marriage.
M. PL2C~
ROBERT E. RAINS
TERI L. HENNING
Supervising Attorneys
FAMILY LAW CLINIC
45 North Pitt Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-2968
VERIFICATION
I verify that the statements made in the foregoing Complaint are tree and correct, to the
best of my knowledge, information and belief. I understand making any false statement would
subject me to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. §4904, relating to unswom falsification to
authorities.
Date:
Linda L. Stets
LINDA L. STETS
Plaimiff,
V.
JOSEPH V. STETS
Defendant.
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: DIVORCE
: NO. 02- 5(~ CIVIL TERM
PRAECIPE TO PROCEED IN
FORMA PAUPERIS
To the Prothonotary:
Kindly allow, Plaintiff, Linda L. Stets, to proceed in forma pauperis.
I, Jason P. McNicholl, Certified Legal Intem in the Family Law Clinic, 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 party.
Date:
/l/pon P. McNicholl
{~Certified Legal Intem
ROBERT E. RAIN
THOMAS M. PLACE
TERI L. HENNING
Supervising Attorneys
THE FAMILY LAW CLINIC
45 North Pitt Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-2968
LINDA L. STETS : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaimiff, CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
JOSEPH V. STETS
Defendant.
DIVORCE
: NO. 02-Cx:>567 CIVIL TERM
PROOF OF SERVICE
I, Jason McNicholl, certify that I served a tree copy of the Divorce Complaint on
Defendant by placing the same in the U.S. Mail, ceWlfied no. 7099 3400 0018 4996 9312, as
follows:
Joseph Stets
Country Manor Trailer Park
56 Cherry Lane
Carlisle, PA 17013
Sender's receipt no. 7099 3400 0018 4996 9312 is attached hereto.
On or about February 5, 2002, the green return receipt no. 7099 3400 0018 4996 9312
was delivered to the Family law Clinic, beating the signature of Joseph V. Stets, and showing a
delivery date of February 5, 2002. The return receipt is attached hereto.
Date ~//q/o~ e~~ *~,'~
3qtson P. McNicholl
Certified Legal Intern
FAMILY LAW CLINIC
45 North Pitt Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-2968
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LINDA L. STETS,
Plaintiff,
Vo
JOSEPH V. STETS,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
:
DIVORCE
NO. 02- 567 CIVIL TERM
AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT
1. A Complaint in Divorce under §3301(c) of the Divorce Code was filed on
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 of divorce after service of notice of intention
to request entry of the decree.
I verify that the statements made in this affidavit are tree and correct. I understand that
false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S: §4904, relating to
unswom falsification to authorities.
Linda L. Stets, Plaintiff
LINDA L. STETS,
Plaintiff,
JOSEPH V. STETS,
Defendant.
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
:
: DIVORCE
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: NO. 02- 567 CIVIL TERM
WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REQUEST
ENTRY OF A DIVORCE DECREE UNDER
§3301(c~ OF THE DIVORCE CODE
1. I consent to the entry of a £mal decree of divorce without notice.
2. I understand that I may lose rights concerning alimony, division of property, lawyer's
fees or expenses ifI do not claim them before a divorce is granted.
3. I understand that I will not be divorced until a divorce decree is entered by the Court
and that a copy of the decree will be sent to me immediately after it is filed with the
prothonotary.
I verify that the statements made in this affidavit are true and correct. I understand that
false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. §4904 relating to unswom
falsification to authorities.
Linda L Stets, Plaintiff
LINDA L. STETS,
Plaintiff,
JOSEPH V. STETS,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
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: DIVORCE
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: NO. 02- 567 CIVIL TERM
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Megan Malone, do hereby certify that I have served a true and correct copy of
plaintiff's Affidavit of Consent and Waiver of Notice of/ntention to Request Entry of a Divorce
Decree under §3301(c) of the Divorce Code on the following person this 24t~ day of May, 2002
via United States first class mail.
Joseph V. Stets
Country Manor Trailer Park
56 Cherry Lane
Carlisle, PA 17013
Certified Legal Intern
LINDA L. STETS,
Plaintiff,
JOSEPH V. STETS,
Defendant.
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
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: DIVORCE
: NO. 02- 567 CIVIL TERM
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Megan Malone, Certified Legal Intern, hereby certify that I have served a true and
correct copy of Defendant's Affidavit of Consent and Waiver of Notice of Intention to Request
Entry of a Divorce Decree Under §3301(c) of the Divorce Code, and the Praecipe to Transmit
Record by placing the same in the United States mail, postage prepaid on this 16t~ day of July,
2002 to the following:
Linda L. Stets
1420 Bradley Drive Apt F-312
Carlisle, PA 17013
Joseph V. Stets
Country Manor Trailer Park
56 Cherry Lane
Carlisle, PA 17013
Megan~al-one
Certified Legal Intern
C'~ o 0
LINDA L. STETS,
Plaintiff,
JOSEPH V. STETS,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
DIVORCE
NO. 02-567 CIVIL TERM
AFFIDA~T OF CON~q~NT
1. A Complaint in Divome under §3301(c) of the Divome Code was filed on
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 of divorce after service of notice of intention
to request entry of the decree.
I verify that the statements made in this affidavit are tree and correct. I understand that
false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. §4904, relating to
unsworn falsification to authorities.
Date
h V~. Stets, Defendant
LINDA L. STETS,
Plaintiff,
V.
JOSEPH V. STETS,
Defendant.
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: DIVORCE
: NO. 02-567 CIVIL TERM
WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REQUEST
.ENTRY OF A DIVORCE DECREE UNDER
§3301(c) OF THE DIVORCE CODE
1. I consent to the entry of a final decree of divorce without notice.
2. I understand that I may lose rights concerning alimony, division of property, lawyer's
fees or expenses ifI 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 affidav/t are true and correct. I understand that
false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. §4904 relating to unsworn
falsification to authorities.
Date:
eph V. Stets, Defendant
LINDA L. STETS,
Plaintiff,
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: DIVORCE
:
JOSEPH V. STETS, :
Defendant : NO. 02-567
CIVIL TERM
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: Consensual No-Fault Divorce under 3301(c) of the Divorce
Code.
2. Date and manner of service of the complaint: February 5, 2002. Service performed
by mail.
3. Date of execution of the Plaintiff's Affidavit required by § 3301(c) of the Divorce
Code: May 21, 2002; Date of service of the Plaintiff's Affidavit upon the Defendant: July 15,
2002.
4. Related claims pending: None.
5. Date and manner of service of the notice of intention to file praecipe to transmit
record, a copy of which is attached: United States mail, first class, postage prepaid on July
16, 2002
ega('{Malonfi
Certified Legal Intern
RoBI /r INS
THO19gAS M. PLACE
LUCY JOHNSTON-WALSH
Supervising Attorney
FAMILY LAW CLINIC
45 North Pitt Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
717/240-5204
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY
STATE Of
LINDA L. STETS,
Plaintiff
Versus
JOSEPH V. STETS,
Defendant
PENNA.
N o. 567 2002
DECREE IN
DIVORCE ~.- (.~: , ~/'~}/~
AND NOW, , , IT IS ORDERED AND
DECREED THAT ~DA
.~] L. STETS
AND
JOSEPH V. STETS
ARE DIVORCED FrOM THE BONDS OF MATRIMONY.
, PLAINTIFF,
, DEFENDANT,
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;
None.
PROTH O N~C~TAF~i'