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Home My WebLink About04-5387 THOMAS L. BRANSOM, Plaintiff v. : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYL VANIA : NO. 04 - sYl C".Ji.L'---r-~ : CIVIL ACTION - LAW : IN DIVORCE BERNADETTE R. BRANSON, Defendant NOTICE TO DEFEND AND CLAIM RIGHTS YOU HA VB 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 and visitation of your children. When the grounds for a divorce is indignities or irretrievable breakdown of the marriage, you may request marriage counseling. A list ofmaniage counselors is available in the Domestic Relations Office at the County Courthouse. 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 HA VB 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 THOMAS L. BRANSOM, Plaintiff v. : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYL VANIA ; NO. 04 - j-3 '17 QLl.)~L'-rEa..w-t. BERNADETTE R. BRANSOM, Defendant : CIVIL ACTION - LAW : IN DIVORCE COMPLAINT IN DIVORCE I. Plaintiff is Thomas L. Bransom, an adult individual residing at 402 Norman Road, Camp Hill, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17011. 2. Defendant is Bernadette R. Bransom, an adult individual with a mailing address of P.O. Box 1039, Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17013. 3. Both Plaintiff and Defendant have been bona fide residents in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for at least six (6) months prior to filing this complaint. 4. The Plaintiff and Defendant were manied on June 22, 1997 in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. 5. There are three (3) minor children born of this marriage: Brenee E. Bransom, born June 24, 1994, Carly C. Bransom, born August 27, 1996 and Nathan L. Bransom, born March 13, 1998. Additionally, Plaintiff has stood in loco parentis to Defendant's son, Chase D. Miller, born September 4, 1991. 6. The parties separated on September 1 S, 1999. 7. There was a prior action for divorce between the parties docketed as Bransom v. Bransom docket no. 99-6960. This file was purged due to inactivity on January 13,2003. 8. Neither Plaintiff nor Defendant is in the military or naval service of the United States or its allies within the provisions of the Soldiers' and Sailors' Civil Relief Act of the Congress of 1940 and its amendments. 9. Plaintiffhas been advised that counseling is available and that Plaintiffhas the right to request that the court require the parties to participate in counseling. COUNT I - DIVORCE NO FAULT 10. The averments in paragraphs I through 9, inclusive, of Plaintiff's Complaint are incorporated herein by reference thereto. I I. The marriage is irretrievably broken and no possibility of reconciliation exists. WHEREFORE, Plaintiff requests entry of a divorce decree in her favor in accordance with ~3301(c) and 3301 (d) of the Pennsylvania Divorce Code. 2 WHEREFORE, Plaintiff, Thomas L. Bransom, prays this Honorable CoUrt to enter judgment: A. Awarding Plaintiff a decree in divorce; and B. Awarding other relief as the Court deems just and rea Dated: October ~ 2004 / Ba ara Sumple-Sullivan, Esquire Attorney for Plaintiff 549 Bridge Street New Cumberland, P A 17070-1931 (717) 774-1445 Supreme Court lD. No. 32317 3 i , THOMAS L. BRANSOM, Plaintiff v. : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CUMBERLAND COUNTy, PENNSYL VANIA : NO. 0'1. ,j-3i1 &.:..t Ib- BERNADETTE R. BRANSOM, Defendant : CIVIL ACTION - LAW : IN DIVORCE AFFlDA VIT REGARDING COUNSELING 1. I have been advised of the availability of marriage Counseling and understand that I may request that the Court require that my spouse and I participate in counseling. 2. I understand that the Court maintains a list of marriage counselors in the Domestic Relations Office, which list is available to me Upon request. 3. Being so advised, I do not require that the Court require that my spouse and I participate in counseling prior to a divorce decree being handed down by the Court. I understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S.A Section 4904 relating to unSworn falsification to authorities. Dated: ~-V ~i::?~~'~ ./ THOMAS L. RANSOM THOMAS L. BRANSOM, Plaintiff v. : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYL VANIA : NO. BERNADETTE R. BRANSOM, Defendant : CIVIL ACTION - LA W : IN DIVORCE VERIFICATION I, Thomas L. Bransom, hereby certifY that the facts set forth in the foregOing COMPLAINT IN DIVORCE are true and correct to the best of my knowledge. infonnation and belief. I understand that any false statements made herein are subject to penalties of 18 Pa. C.S.A. Section 4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities. Dated: ? l-f/JIO'/ c4....~ :?,.-zA'4?.a.<J?i.___ THOMAS L. BRANSOM .-, ~ 'ii~ ~ ~ d ~ ~ . 1 ~ ~ f- -.(. €) c~ i:~ ~_.J r..: .;~ .1"1 r. :":" ~ II,. --, " , v., \_' .'j I .. : ~") . ,Iq (_:. , . i (.... ., o Barbara Sump Ie-Sullivan, Esquire Supreme Court #32317 549 Bridge Street New Cumberland, P A 17070 (717) 774-1445 THOMAS L. BRANSOM, Plaintiff IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYL VANIA v. : NO. 04-5387 BERNADETTE R. BRANSOM, Defendant CIVIL ACTION . LAW IN DIVORCE PRAECIPE TO RE-INSTATE~ TO THE PROTHONOTARY: Please re-instate the Complaint filed in the above-captioned matter. ~ Dated: January~ 2005 /~ ~Imple-sullivan, Esquire (,.. Attorney fix Plaintiff 549 Bridge Street New Cumberland, P A 17070-1931 (717) 774.,1445 Supreme Court J.D. No. 32317 ,,//' , ~) ~~\ i:-. ~::~+~- C~_ :> (~ =2 t-) ~~~ ~ = = <Jl '- ~ ...... I (J, o "n --i -e,l fnp --:1 (:Ii :0 'l- 00 :.:t =n (-:) 0 Sm -~~.... :J:;i. .-- -0 -I.!-" -.... r:-? N W THOMAS L. BRANSOM, Plaintiff : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA v. : NO. !Jt/- 53tg7 b>>J BERNADETTE R. BRANSOM, Defendant : CIVIL ACTION - LA W : IN DIVORCE NOTICF. TO DF.FF.NDAN1[ If you wish to deny any of the statements set forth in this Affidavit, you must file a Counter- affidavit within TWENTY (20) DAYS after this affidavit has b~en served on you or the statements will be admitted. PI ,A lNTIFF'S A FFIDA VIT IJNDF,R SF,CTION 3301 (Jl) OF THF. DIVORCF, CODF: 1. The parties to this action separated on or about September 15, 1999, and have continued to live separate and apart for a period of at least two (2) years. 2. The marriage is irretrievably broken. 3. I understand that I may lose rights concerning spousal support, alimony, division of marital property, attorneys' fees or expenses if! do not claim them before a divorce is granted. I VERIFY THAT THE STATEMENTS MADE IN THE FOREGOING AFFIDAVIT ARE TRUE AND CORRECT TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE, INFORMATION, AND BELIEF. I UNDERSTAND THAT FALSE STATEI\fENTS HEREIN ARE MADE SUBJECT TO THE PENALTIES OF 18 PA. C.S.A. SECTION 4904 RELATING TO UNSWORN FALSIFICATION TO AUTHORITIES. j;4-du ,2004 q~~-~~ THOMAS L. BRANSOM DATED: THOMAS L. BRANSOM, Plaintiff IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA v. : NO. BERNADETTE R. BRANSOM, Defendant CIVIL ACTION - LAW IN DIVORCE COUNTER-AFFIDAVIT UNDER SECTION 3301(d) OF THE DIVORCE CODE 1. Check either (a) or (b): _ (a) I do not oppose the entry of a divorce decree. _ (b) I oppose the entry of a divorce decree because (Check (1) (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 Part:Y". If I fail to do so before the date set forth on the Notice ofIntention 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. 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. Section 4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities. Dated: BERNADETTE R. BRANSOM, 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 this counter-affidavit. ~, /- ,. . ~) c:.::> 0 <:::> c.n 11 ~_.t L ::-l ........,. _C If ~ nlp \, ---n ! '1'1 ~ , c;; :~ c::) " _Or" -;~ .. :::r: ::? C) c N l ~-i ~Tl :3 ,~ .;11> " ~J.J 01 -., Barbara Sump Ie-Sullivan, Esquire Supreme Court #32317 549 Bridge Street New Cumberland, P A 17070 (717) 774-1445 THOMAS L. BRANSOM, Plaintiff IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA v. NO. 04-5387 BERNADETTE R. BRANSOM, Defendant CIVIL ACTIOK - LAW IN DIVORCE AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE: I, Barbara Sumple-Sullivan, Esquire, do hereby certify that I served a copy of the Complaint In Divorce and Notice to Defendant, Plaintiff's Affidavit Under Section 3301(D) of the Divorce Code in the above-captioned matter by United States Mail, Restricted Delivery, Certified No. 7003 05000001 6558 5894, Return Receipt Requested, on the above-named Defendant, Bernadette R. Bransom, on January 24, 2005 at Defendant's last known address: 102 West High Street, Room 324, Carlisle, PA 17013. The original receipt and return receipt card are attached hereto as Exhibit" A". I hereby certify that the facts set forth above are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information and belief. I understand that any false statements made herein are subject to penalties of 18 Pa. C.S.A. S4904 relating to unsworn falsifi~?lf Dated: Januar2h2005 (;/ ~ , Barbara Sumple-Sullivan, Esquire 549 Bridge Street New Cumberland, PA 17070-1931 (717)-774-.1445 Supreme Court ID #32317 Attorney DJr Plaintiff ::r IT" .0 U"l U.S. Postal Service", CERTIFIED MAILM RECEIPT (Domestic Mail Only; No Insurance Coverag Provided) '" U"l U"l ..D Postage $ ..... t:l t:l o Return Reciept Fee (Endorsement Required) C) Restricted Delivery, Fee C) (Endorsement ReqUired) U"l t:l Certified Fee $2.30 $1.75 $0.00 0-:;-;-'1' ";;~-tffi;; J.o,;0. "if L\:~'", ''''<'-''-,\ "'~~' \n\ , J;' 1 :-~ ,0 ~ ,., c ,I.~_, ," '~. f,.' ~ 'c~ (\01 l~<r" '- '!", -::-- J':-' '" C ': " Total Postage & Fees $ "~.65 rn ~ ~.cDc0.e..-B:\'",u:B"COffiQ~.:::~=:u.....u.u.. O'-~~B,;;;;:;o)9~__.~.~.u'\'-jiu. b...slh:B~~u:3..:?'h C; Sla~ lP.4 m Il l'3 t. __to: :Bef"nad-el-k. 'Bro...nsc\'Y') JO:l,.. ~ f-\iQ.~.~e.+ ~rYI-'3~4 .,J Co..c-li-:>le/t>-A /10/3 O. ho~""~_1l'om_ 11 II YES. enter _y _ below: '~ ..- ---.., 381'.~ll(J04. 7003 0500 0001 6558 5894 ~ -.., fIoooIpI EXHIBIT" !>:' o ~; -at:;,'1 I.:!)r.;i .', \D,~ '~~f: -"l.) n Q c_ ?i =< ....., = e:::~ "'~ c...... :t,:~ ::.~ N -' -0 ::c r;? o a> Barbara Sumple.Sullivan, Esquire Supreme Court #32317 549 Bridge Strcet New Cumberland, P A 17070 (7J7) 774-1445 THOMAS L. BRANSOM, Plaintiff IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA v, NO, 04-5387 BERNADETTE R. BRANSOM, Defendant CIVIL ACTION - LAW IN DIVORCE AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE I, Barbara Sumple-Sullivan, Esquire, do hereby certify that I served a copy of the Notice of Intention to Request Entry of Section 3301(D) of the Divorce Code in the above-captioned matter by United States Mail, Restricted Delivery, Certified No, 7003 05000001 6561 5294, Return Receipt Requested, on the above-named Defendant, Bernadette R. Bransom, on February 23,2005 at Defendant's last known address: 102 West High Street, Room 324, Carlisle, PA 17013. The original receipt and return receipt card are attached hereto as Exhibit" A". I hereby certify that the facts set forth above are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information and belief. I understand that any false statements made herein are subject to penalties of 18 Pa C.SA 94904 relating to unsworn falsificatio Dated: March t 2005 Barbara Sumple-Sullivan, Esquire 549 Bridge Street New Cumberland, PA 17070-1931 (717)-774-1445 Supreme Court ID #32317 Attorney for Plaintiff , . s 0- N LrI U.S. Postal Service,. CERTIFIED MAIL. RECEIPT (Domestic Mail Only; No Insurance Coverage Provided) H ...0 LrI ...0 cW~l'rt!t7Ot3 Postage $ $.0.60 H o o Q Return Reciepl Fee (Endorsement Required) o Restricted Delivery Fee CI (Endorsement Required) LrI o Certified Fee 1l.75 $3.50 Total Postage & Fees $ '8.15 rn ~ ~~Ap~~j:tt14:#i_L~~?~jLr--'- ~:.o:a~!'~P+~--';--'~;:--'PA'--'~l~~~..!L-----'--:----:;.:------.m------. . eonpete ttoms 1. 2, end 3. Also complete Item 4 ~ Aestrlcled Delivery i. desired. . Print your name "nd address on the reverse so that we can rBIum the card to you. . Attach this card to the bsck of the mallplece, or on the front If spaCe permits. 1. Article Addressed to: III 5. lluvvtJ./J t.176 IZ . {), IO~ WdJT 1-1/(1# mue.r /UJOm 3;:;tj fuJt.LlS& pt\ nOl3 RfSTRICTED DAgen! 0_ Date of Delivery ,,) -tJ~ O..lsdefivefyaddressdJffarent:fromitem1? tJ Yes If YES. enter deflvery addr$S8 below: 0 No \"'S"".3 ~)-^~ CAeJ...l.~ 'l; p~ \70<3 3. SeJVIce ljope Jil.certlfled Mall 0 ExpraesMaJl o Registered 1iI-aetum Receipt fOr MerohandIea o Insurad Mall 0 C.O.D. 4. Restrioted 0eIJvery? (Extra Fee) Yes ". 2. =::=-.-.,J f t'"~. !'7b03 0500 0001 6561 5294 PS Form 3811, Februery 2004 Oomestic Return _ 102595-02-M-1540 EXlliBIT "An ~ f"'_::l 1 ::~.> (;',~,:~ ":...i1 (:) -Tl ->'''' :;t:::~." :;;:::;J I '-' (." C) {..;'; ;+:'t:;lo;<f. . . . . . . . . . . . . . ;+: ;+:~ ~ ~~ ~<f. ;lo;;+:~;+: ~~~~~~~<f.~ +~;lo; ~ ~~+~+ + ~~+~~+~~+~~+~;+:;+:~+~+~~+~+;+:+~ IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OFCUMBERLANDCOUNTY THOMAS L. BRANSCM STATE OF PENNA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . No. 04-53B7 VERSUS BERNADEITE R. BRANSOM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DECREE IN DIVORCE AND NOW,--1LL1?.J LL So ,2oo~ IT IS ORDERED AND . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Thomas L. Bransom DECREED THAT . PLAINTIFF, Bernadette R. Bransom AND , DEFENDANT, ARE DIVORCED FROM THE BONDS OF MATRIMONY. THE COURT RETAINS JURISDICTION OF THE FOLLOWING CLAIMS WHICH HAVE BEEN RAISED OF RECORD IN THIS ACTION FOR WHICH A FINAL ORDER HAS NOT YET BEEN ENTERED; All matters have been resolved pursuant to the '1arital. Settlement Agreement reached by the parties dated March 20, 2000 and incorporated, but not merged into the Decree. J. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . +:+: ~:+: 6h By THE c~ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 'f 't: i< ~ 't: 't: ~ 't: '+' ~ ~ ."" ATT ";1~ PROTHONOTARY '" :f. ~'f ~ .++.+~+ + ++++~~ ++''1'+ .. "'. 'to + +. +'f++~+ +''I''f+'+ ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -h7 ~ ""17'2"-1/ ??7j-?lU 5() It 'h ~:7?''F ~ fr' ~ "r- 4", rf} 91 Ith . ,',