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GOLDBERG KATZMAN, P.C.
Heather L. Paterno - 1.0. 1/87506
Attorneys for Plaintiff
320 Market Stree~ Strawbeny Square
Post Office Box 1268
Harrisburg, PA 17108-1268
(717) 234-4161
DONALD G. STEFFES,
Plaintiff,
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
CIVIL ACTION - LA W
NO. O~ - l&.R clc.>~l ~fJUVt
IN DIVORCE
MARGARET T. FOSTER,
Defendant.
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 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 Cumberland County Courthouse, Carlisle, Pennsylvania.
IF YOU DO NOT FILE A CLAIM FOR ALIMONY, DIVISION OF PROPERTY,
LA WYER'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 ALA WYER 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 ASSOCIA nON
2 Liberty Avenue
Carlisle, P A 17013
(717) 249-3166
A VISO
USTED HA S1DO DEMANDADO/A EN CORTE. Si usted desea defenderse de las
demandas que se presentan mas adelante en las siguientes paginas, debe tomar accion dentro de
los proximos veinte (20) dias despues de la notificacion de esta Demanda y A viso radicando
personalmente 0 por medio de en abogado una comparecencia escrita y radicando en la Corte por
escrito sus defensas de, y objecciones a, las demandas presentadas aqui en contra suya. Se Ie
advierte de que si usted falla de tomar accion como se describe anteriormente, el caso puede
proceder sin usted y un fallo por cualquier suma de dinero reclamada en la demanda 0 cualquier
otra reclamacion 0 remedio solicitado por el demandante puede ser dictado en contra suya por la
Corte sin mas aviso adicional. Usted puede perder dinero 0 propiedad u otros derechos
importantes para usted.
USTED DEBE LLEV AR ESTE DOCUMENTO A SU ABOGADO
1MMED1A T AMENTE. S1 USTED NO TIENE UN ABOGADO 0 NO PUEDE P AGARLE A
UNO, LLAME 0 V A Y A A LA S1GUIENTE OF1CINA PARA A VERIGUAR DONDE PUEDE
ENCONTRAR AS1STENC1A LEGAL.
CUMBERLAND COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION
2 Liberty Avenue
Carlisle, P A 17013
(717) 249-3166
GOLDBERG KATZMAN, P.c.
Heather 1. Paterno - I.D. #87506
Attorneys for Plaintiff
320 Market Street, Strawberry Square
Post Office Box 1268
Harrisburg, P A 17108-1268
(717) 234-4161
DONALD G. STEFFES,
Plaintiff,
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYL VANIA
v.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
; NO. C>~ - ~P'
: IN DIVORCE
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MARGARET T. FOSTER,
Defendant.
WAIVER OF COUNSELING
DONALD G. STEFFES, being duly sworn according to law, deposes and says:
1. I have been advised of the availability of marriage counseling and understand
that I may request that the Court require my spouse and I to participate in counseling.
2. I understand that the Court maintains a list of marriage counselors in the Office
ofthe Prothonotary, which list is available to me upon request.
3. Being so advised, I do not request that the Court require that my spouse and
I participate in counseling prior to a divorce decree being handed down by the Court.
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. Section 4904 relating
to unsworn falsification to authorities.
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DONALD G. s1'-EtFES
GOLDBERG KATZMAN. P.C.
Heather L. Paterno - I.D. #87506
Attorneys for Plaintiff
320 Market Street, Strawbeny Square
Post Office Box 1268
Harrisburg, P A 17108-1268
(717) 234-4161
DONALD G. STEFFES,
Plaintiff,
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYL VANIA
v.
CIVIL ACTION - LA W
MARGARET T. FOSTER,
Defendant.
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: IN DIVORCE
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COMPLAINT IN DIVORCE
1. Plaintiff, DONALD G. STEFFES, is an adult individual, who currently resides
at 1002 Mill Stone Court, Downingtown, Pennsylvania.
2. Defendant, MARGARET T. FOSTER, is an adult individual, who has a legal
residence of 1962 Chestnut Street, Camp Hill, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
3. Plaintiff avers that he has been a bona fide resident in the Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania for a period of at least six (6) months previous to the filing of this Complaint.
4. The parties were married on July 28, 1990 in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania.
5. There have been no prior actions of divorce or annulment filed by either of the
parties hereto.
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6. Plaintiffhas been advised ofthe availability of counseling and that Plaintiffhas
the right to request that the Court require the parties to participate in counseling.
7. The Defendant in this action is not presently a member of the United States
Armed Forces or of any of its allies.
8. Plaintiff requests the court to enter a decree of divorce.
COUNT I
9. The averments of Paragraphs 1 through 8 herein are hereby incorporated by
reference thereto.
10. The marriage is irretrievably broken.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff prays Your Honorable Court to:
(a) Enter a Decree in Divorce, divorcing the Plaintiff from the bonds of
matrimony heretofore existing between Plaintiff and Defendant; and
(b) Order such other relief as the Court deems just and reasonable.
Heathe aterno, Esquire
Supreme Court ID #87506
Post Office Box 1268
Harrisburg, PA 17018-1268
Attorneys for Plaintiff
(717) 234-4161
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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 subject to the penalties of 18
Pa.C.S. Section 4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
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GOLDBERG KATZMAN, P,C
320 Market Street
p, O. Box 1268
Harrisburg, PA 171OS~1268
(717) 234~4161; (717) 234-4161 (facsimile)
Counsel (or Plaintiff
DONALD G. STEFFES,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND. COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
NO. 05-68 Civil Term
MARGARET T. FOSTER,
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE
RETURN OF SERVICE
COMMONWEA TH OF PENNSYV ANIA
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND S.S.:
On the 2nd day of February, 2005, I, Robert A. Dash, s,mred Defendant, Margaret T. Foster,
with a Complaint in Divorce by:
(Described method of service) Personal service through her mother, Marqaret
Trace, at 331 N. 28th Street, Camp Hill, PA 17011
I verifY that the statements in this Return of Service are true and correct. I understand that false
statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S.A. ~4904 relating to unsworn
falsification to authorities.
Date: February 2,
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Heather L. Paterno, Esquire
1.0.#87506
GOLDBERG KATZMAN, P,C
320 Market Street
p, 0, Box 1268
Harrisburg, PA 17]08-1268
(717) 234-416], (717) 234-4161 (facsimile)
Counsel fr)f Plaintiff
DONALD G. STEFFES,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
NO. 05-68 Civil Term
MARGARET T. FOSTER,
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION -- LAW
IN DIVORCE
AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT
I. A Complaint in Divorce under 9 3301(c) of the Divorce Code was filed on
January 4, 2005.
2. The marriage of Plaintiff and Defendant is irretrievably broken and ninety 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 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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GOLDBERG KATZMAN, P.C
320 Market Street
P. 0, Box 1268
Harrisburg, PA 17108-]268
(717)234-416];(717)234-4161 (facsimile)
Counsel jiJrl'lainlltt
DONALD G. STEFFES,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
NO. 05-68 Civil Term
MARGARET T. FOSTER,
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE
WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO
REQUEST ENTRY OF A DIVORCE DECREE
UNDER SECTION 3301(c) OF THE DIVORCE CODE
I. I consent to the entry of a final decree of divorce without notice.
2. I understand that I may lose rights concerning alimony, division of property,
lawyer's fees or expenses if I do not claim them before a divorce is granted.
3. I understand that I will not be divorced until a divorce decree is entered by the
Court and that a copy of the decree will be sent to me immediately after it is filed with the
prothonotary.
I verify that the statements made in this affidavit are true and correct. I understand that
false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. 94904 relating to unsworn
falsification to authorities.
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GOLDBERG KATZMAN, P.c.
320 Market Street
P. O. Box 1268
Harrisburg,PA ]7108-1268
(717) 234_4161,(717)234_4161 (facsimiLe)
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DONALD G. STEFFES,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
NO. 05-68 Civil Term
MARGARET T. FOSTER,
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE
AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT AND WAIVER OF COUNSELING
1. A Complaint in Divorce under S 3301(c) of the Divorce Code was filed on
January 4, 2005.
2. The marriage of Plaintiff and Defendant is irretrievably broken and ninety (90)
days have elapsed from the date of tiling 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.
4. I have been advised of the availability of marriage counseling and I understand
that I may request that the Court require that my spouse and I participate in counseling. I
understand that the Court maintains a list of marriage counselors, which list is available to me
upon request. Being so advised, I do not request that the Court require my spouse and I to
participate in counseling prior to a divorce being handed down by the Court.
5. I acknowledge that I received a copy of the Complaint in Divorce on or about
February 2, 2005, via hand delivery made by process server.
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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GOLDBERG KATZMAN, P.c.
320 Market Street
P,OBox1268
Harrisburg,PA 17108-1268
(717)234-4161;(117) 234~4161 (facsimile)
Counse!jiJrPlainli!1
DONALD G. STEFFES,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYL VANIA
v.
NO. 05-68 Civil Term
MARGARET T. FOSTER,
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE
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 of divorce without notice.
2. 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.
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. 94904 relating to unsworn
falsification to authorities.
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DONALD G. STEFFES,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
NO. 05-68 Civil Term
MARGARET T. FOSTER,
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION ~ LAW
IN DIVORCE
PRAECIPE TO TRANSMIT RECORD
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Transmit the record, together with the following information, to the Court for entry of a
di vorce decree:
I. Ground for divorce: irretrievable breakdown under ~ 3301(c) of the Divorce
Code.
2. Date and manner of service of the Complaint: Februarv 2. 2005. by way of hand
deliverv made bv orocess server; Return of Service filed Februarv 10. 2005.
3.(a) Date of execution of the affidavit of consent required by ~ 3301(c) of the
Divorce Code: by Plaintiff on Mav 10.2005 ; by Defendant
on Mav 7. 2005
(b)( I ) Date of execution of the Affidavit required by S 330 I (d) of the
Divorce Code:
(2) Date of filing and service of Plaintiffs Affidavit upon the
Defendant:
4. Related claims pending: None.
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(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 ~ 3301(c) Divorce was filed with the
prothonotary: Mav 12. 2005
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DONALD G. STEFFES
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l~s. IT IS ORDERED AND
DONALD G. STEFFES
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MARGARET T. FOSTER
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ARE DIVORCED FROM THE BONDS OF MATRIMONY.
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THE COURT RETAINS JURISDICTION OF THE FOLLOWING CLAIMS WHICH HAVE
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