HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-2445Barbara Sumple-Sullivan, Esquire
Supreme Court #32317
549 Bridge Street
New Cumberland, PA 17070
(717) 774-1445
KATHY A. DOUGHERTY,
Plaintiff
V.
RICHARD M. DOUGHERTY.
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. D S- ? Y q s' (Jw?Q T.,..-.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE / CUSTODY
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 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 of marriage 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 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
Barbara Sumple-Sullivan, Esquire
Supreme Court #32317
549 Bridge Street
New Cumberland, PA 17070
(717) 774-1445
KATHY A. DOUGHERTY,
Plaintiff
V.
RICHARD M. DOUGHERTY,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 0 S. ), q 4 5 C" `?--
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE / CUSTODY
COMPLAINT IN DIVORCE
Plaintiff is KATHY A. DOUGHERTY, an adult individual residing at 1101 Lindham
Court, Apt. 203, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17055.
2. Defendant is RICHARD M. DOUGHERTY, an adult individual residing at 912
Wakefield Avenue, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17055.
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 married on September 13, 1986 in Pennsylvania.
5. There are three (3) minor children born of this marriage: Katie L. Dougherty, born
June 11, 1988; Patrick Y. Dougherty, born February 12, 1990 and Kelly E. Dougherty, born April 10,
1991.
6. The parties separated on September 1, 2004.
7. There have been no prior actions for divorce or annulment between the parties.
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. Plaintiff has been advised that counseling is available and that Plaintiff has the right
to request that the court require the parties to participate in counseling.
COUNTI - DIVORCE
FAULT
10. The averments in paragraphs 1 through 9, inclusive of Plaintiffs Complaint are
incorporated herein by reference thereto.
11. Plaintiff is the innocent and injured party, and Defendant has offered such indignities
to the person of the Plaintiff and has been mentally cruel and barbarous to her so as to make her life
burdensome and her condition intolerable, in violation of the marriage vows and of the laws of the
Commonwealth.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff requests this Court to enter a decree in divorce in accordance with
the Pennsylvania Divorce Code.
NO FAULT
12. The averments in paragraphs 1 through 11 inclusive, of Plaintiffs Complaint are
incorporated herein by reference thereto.
13. 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 3
3301 of the Pennsylvania Divorce Code.
INDIGNITIES
14. The averments in paragraphs 1 through 13, inclusive of Plaintiffs Complaint are
incorporated herein by reference thereto.
15. Plaintiff is the innocent and injured party, and Defendant has offered such indignities
to the person of the Plaintiff and has been mentally cruel to her so as to make her life burdensome
and her condition intolerable, in violation of the marriage vows and of the laws of the
Commonwealth.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff requests this Court to enter a decree in divorce in accordance with
the Pennsylvania Divorce Code.
COUNT II
EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTION
16. The averments in paragraphs 1 through 15 of Plaintiffs Complaint are incorporated
herein by reference thereto.
17. The Plaintiff requests the Court to equitably divide, distribute or assign the marital
property between the parties in such proportion as the Court deems just after consideration of all
relevant factors.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff requests this Court to equitably divide said property in accordance
with Section 401(d) of the Pennsylvania Divorce Code.
COUNT III
SUPPORT, ALIMONY PENDENTE LITE AND ALIMONY
I& The averments in paragraphs 1 through 17, inclusive, of Plaintiffs Complaint are
incorporated herein by reference thereto.
19. Plaintiff requires reasonable support to adequately sustain herself with the standard of
living established during the marriage.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff requests an award of Support, Alimony and Alimony Pendente Lite.
COUNT IV
ATTORNEY'S FEES AND COSTS
M The averments in paragraphs I through 19, inclusive, of Plaintiffs Complaint are
incorporated herein by reference thereto.
21 _ Plaintiff is unable to sustain herself during the course of this litigation and has
employed Barbara Sumple-Sullivan, Esquire as counsel, but is unable to pay the necessary and
reasonable attorney's fees for said counsel, and the necessary and reasonable costs and expenses.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff requests an award of counsel's fees and expenses.
COUNT V
CUSTODY COMPLAINT
22. The averments in paragraphs I through 21 of Plaintiffs Complaint are
incorporated herein by reference thereto.
23. Plaintiff seeks shared legal and shared physical custody of the following children:
NAME PRESENT RESIDENCE DATE OF BIRTH
Kelly E. Dougherty 912 Wakefield Avenue 4/10/1991
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
Patrick Y. Dougherty 912 Wakefield Avenue 2/12/1990
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
Katie L. Dougherty 912 Wakefield Avenue 6/11/1988
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
24. The children are presently in the custody of Father who currently resides at 912
Wakefield Avenue, Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania 17055.
25. During the past five years the children have resided with the following persons at
the following addresses:
DATES ADDRESSES
NAMES OF PERSONS IN
HOUSEHOLD
1999 to 912 Wakefield Avenue
9/1/2004 Mechanicsburg, PA
9/1/2004 to 912 Wakefield Avenue
Present Mechanicsburg, PA
Mother, Father and children
Father and children
The parties are presently married but separated. Mother physically vacated the marital
residence on September 1, 2004.
26. The Mother of the children is Kathy A. Dougherty, currently residing at 1101
Lindham Court, Apt. 203, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17055.
27. The Father of the children is Richard M. Dougherty, currently residing at 912
Wakefield Avenue, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17055.
28. The relationship of the Plaintiff to the children is that of Mother. The Plaintiff
currently resides with the following persons:
NAME
RELATIONSHIP
Kathy A. Dougherty Self
29. The relationship of the Defendant to the children is that of Father. The Defendant
currently resides with the following person:
NAME
RELATIONSHIP
Richard M. Dougherty Self
Kelly E. Dougherty
Patrick Y. Dougherty
Daughter
Son
Katie L. Dougherty Daughter
30. Plaintiff has not participated as a party of a witness, or in another capacity, in
other litigation concerning the custody of the children in this or another court.
31. Plaintiff has no information of a custody proceeding concerning the children
pending in any court in this Commonwealth.
32. Plaintiff does not know of a person not a party to the proceedings who has physical
custody of the children or claims to have custody or visitation rights with respect to the children.
33. The best interest and permanent welfare of the children will be served by granting the
relief requested because Mother wishes to be involved with al l decisions regarding her children and
Father continues to refuse to foster a relationship between the children and their Mother. Mother can
provide a stable, loving environment for her children while they are in her custody. Mother also
feels that it would be in the best interest of the children to attend family counseling at an attempt to
foster each relationship.
34. Each parent whose parental rights to the children have not been terminated and the
person who has physical custody of the children have been named as parties to this action.
WHEREFORE, the Plaintiff requests the Court to grant shared legal custody and shared
physical custody of the children to the Plaintiff. Plaintiff also requests an order be entered for the
family to attend family counseling.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff, KATHY A. DOUGHERTY, prays this Honorable Court to enter
judgment:
Dated:
Barbara Sumple-Sullivan, Esquire
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Attorney for Plaintiff
549 Bridge Street
New Cumberland, PA 17070-1931
(717) 774-1445
Supreme Court I.D. No. 32317
A. Awarding Plaintiff a decree in divorce;
B. Equitably distributing the marital property;
C. Awarding Plaintiff support, alimony and alimony pendente lite;
D. Awarding Plaintiff counsel fees, costs and expenses;
E. Awarding Plaintiff shared legal and shared physical custody of the parties children;
F. Ordering the parties to attend family counseling with the children; and
G. Awarding other relief as the Court deems just and rea n le.
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Barbara Sumple-Sullivan, Esquire
Supreme Court #32317
549 Bridge Street
New Cumberland, PA 17070
(717) 774-1445
KATHY A. DOUGHERTY,
Plaintiff
V.
RICHARD M. DOUGHERTY
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO,
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE / CUSTODY
AFFIDAVIT REGARDING COUNSELING
1 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: - ??
Barbara Sumple-Sullivan, Esquire
Supreme Court #32317
549 Bridge Street
New Cumberland, PA 17070
(717) 774-1445
KATHY A. DOUGHERTY,
Plaintiff
V.
RICHARD M. DOUGHERTY,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE / CUSTODY
VERIFICATION
I, KATHY A. DOUGHERTY, hereby certify that the facts set forth in the foregoing
COMPLAINT IN DIVORCE / CUSTODY 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. Section 4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
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KATHY A. DOUGHERTY IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
PLAINTIFF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V.
05-2445 CIVIL. ACTON LAW
RICHARD M. DOUGHERTY
DEFENDANT
IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, Tuesday, May 17, 2005 _ , upon consideration of the attached Complaint,
it is hereby directed that parties and their respective counsel appear before Melissa P. Greevy, Esq. , the conciliator,
at DJ Manlove's, 1901 State St., Camp Hill, PA 17011 on Monday, June 20, 2005 at 11:00 AM
for a Pre-Hearing Custody Conference. At such conference, an effort will 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 may also be present at the conference. Failure to appear at the conference may
provide grounds for entry of a temporary or permanent order.
The court hereby directs the parties to furnish any and all existing Protection from Abuse orders,
Special Relief orders, and Custody orders to the conciliator 48 hours prior to scheduled hearing.
FOR THE COURT,
By: NY Melissa P_Gree_v_y Esg_
Custody Conciliator
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 court, please contact our office. 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 TELEPHONE THE OFFICE SEC
FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP.
Cumberland County Bar Association
32 South Bedford Street
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
Telephone (717) 249-3166
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Barbara Sumple-Sullivan, Esquire
Supreme Court #32317
549 Bridge Street
New Cumberland, PA 17070
(717 774.1445
KATHY A. DOUGBERTY, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v. NO. 05-2445
RICHARD M. DOUGHERTY, CIVIL ACTION -LAW
Defendant : IN DIVORCE / CUSTODY
ACCEPTANCE OF SERVICE
I, Jeffrey N. Yoffe, Esquire, having been authorized to accept service on behalf of
Mr. Richard M. Dougherty, hereby personally accepts service and acknowledges receipt
of the Order of Court rescheduling the Pre-Bearing Custody Conference for July 1, 2005
at 9:00 a.m. in/ the above-captioned matter, having received said Notice on the e"-016
day of All 1 2005.
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Yoffe & Yoffe, P.C.
214 Senate Avenue, Suite 203
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Attorney for Defendant
Barbara Sumple-Sullivan, Esquire
Supreme Court#32317
549 Bridge Street
New Cumberland, PA 17070
(717) 774-1445
KATHY A. DOUGHERTY,
Plaintiff
V.
RICHARD M. DOUGHERTY,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 05-2445
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE / CUSTODY
ACCEPTANCE OF SERVICE
I, Jeffrey N. Yoffe, Esquire, having been authorized to accept service on behalf of
Mr. Richard M. Dougherty, hereby personally accepts service and acknowledges receipt
of a Divorce/Custody Complaint in the above-captioned matter, having received said
Notice on the V1 day of ?w 2005.
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FFREY N. YOFFE, ESQUIRE
Yoffe & Yoffe, P.C.
214 Senate Avenue, Suite 203
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Attorney for Defendant
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RECEIVED AUG 01 2005
KATHY A. DOUGHERTY, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiff
NO. 05-2445 CIVIL TERM
V.
RICHARD M. DOUGHERTY,
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN CUSTODY
Defendant
INTERIM ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this day of August, 2005, upon consideration of the Custody
Conciliation Summary Report, it is hereby ordered and directed as follows:
1. Legal Custody. The parties, Kathy A. Dougherty and Richard M. Dougherty,
shall have shared legal custody of the minor children, Katie L. Dougherty, born June 11,
1988; Patrick Y. Dougherty, born February 12, 1990; and Kelly E. Dougherty, born April 10,
1991. Each parent shall have an equal right, to be exercised jointly with the other parent, to
make all major non-emergency decisions affecting the children's general well-being
including, but not limited to, all decisions regarding their health, education and religion.
Pursuant to the terms of 23 Pa. C. S. §5309, each parent shall be entitled to all records and
information pertaining to the children including, but not limited to, medical, dental, religious
or school records, the residence address of the children and of the other parent. To the
extent one parent has possession of any such records or information, that parent shall be
required to share the same, or copies thereof, with the other parent within such reasonable
time as to make the records and information of reasonable use to the other parent.
2. Physical Custody. Father shall have temporary primary physical custody,
subject to Mother's rights of partial custody which shall be arranged as follows:
A. For three (3) weeks commencing August 1, 2005, on Monday,
Wednesday and Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.; and on August 28, 2005
from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
B. Commencing August 30, 2005, Mother shall have custody of
Katie each Tuesday from after school until 9:00 p.m.; Mother shall have
custody of Patrick each Wednesday from after school until 9:00 p.m.; and
Mother shall have custody of Kelly each Thursday from after school until 9:00
p.m. During these periods of custody, Mother shall ensure that the children
are able to continue to attend any extracurricular activities in which they have
historically participated.
NO. 05-2445 CIVIL TERM
C. Commencing September 3, 2005, Mother shall have custody of
the children for three (3) consecutive Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
followed by one weekend when Father has custody of the children. This
weekend schedule of three (3) Saturdays with Mother followed by one (1) with
Father shall continue pending hearing, an agreement, or recommendation of
the therapist.
3. The parties shall participate in therapeutic family counseling to address the
estrangement that exists in the relationship between Mother and the children. Father shall
participate in this process upon the request of the therapist and shall assist in getting the
children to the appointments as needed. Un-reimbursed expenses for the counseling shall
be borne by the parties in proportion to their pro rata percentage of net income, as in the
formula typically used by domestic relations.
4. The parent receiving custody shall be responsible for transportation incident to
the custodial exchanges.
5. A hearing is spheduled in Co rtro m Number 11- of the Cumberland County
C rthouse, on the *T- day of f A 2005, at /'O V o'clock
.M., at which time testimony will be taken. For the purposes of the hearing, the Mother,
Kathy A. Dougherty, shall be deemed to be the moving party and shall proceed initially with
testimony. Counsel for the parties or the parties pro se shall file with the Court and
opposing counsel/party a memorandum setting forth each party's position on custody, a list
of witnesses who are expected to testify at the hearing, and a summary of the anticipated
testimony of each witness. These memoranda shall be filed at least ten days prior to the
hearing date.
BY
J.
Dist: Barbara Sumple-Sullivan, Esquire, 549 Bridge Street, New Cumberland, PA 17070 „_ _ D .0 d y 0
Jeffrey N. Yoffe, Esquire, 214 Senate Avenue, Suite 203, Camp Hill, PA 17011 ??°
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KATHY A. DOUGHERTY,
Plaintiff
V.
RICHARD M. DOUGHERTY,
Defendant
CUSTODY CONCILIATION SUMMARY REPORT
IN ACCORDANCE WITH CUMBERLAND COUNTY RULE OF CIVIL PROCEDURE
1915.3-8, the undersigned Custody Conciliator submits the following report:
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 05-2445 CIVIL TERM
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN CUSTODY
1. The pertinent information concerning the children who are the subject of this
litigation is as follows:
NAME
DATE OF BIRTH
CURRENTLY IN THE CUSTODY OF
Katie L. Dougherty
Patrick Y. Dougherty
Kelly E. Dougherty
July 11, 1988
February 12, 1990
April 10, 1991
Father
Father
Father
2. Mother filed a Complaint in Divorce, including a count for custody on May 12,
2005. The parties separated on September 1, 2004. A Custody Conciliation Conference
was held on July 20, 2005 with the following individuals in attendance: the Mother, Kathy A.
Dougherty, and her counsel, Barbara Sump le-Sullivan, Esquire; the Father, Richard M.
Dougherty, and his counsel, Jeffery N. Yoffe, Esquire.
3. Mother's Position on Custodv is as Follows: Mother seeks shared legal and
shared physical custody of the children. She plans to attend HACC Monday through Friday
effective August 22, 2005. She reports that Father refuses to foster her relationship with the
children and seeks family counseling to include the children and the parents. Mother
alleges that Father has long had a problem with alcohol. She reports that she was a stay-
home mother and primary caregiver for the vast majority of the marriage and that Father
only began being more active with the children and working more at home in the period of
time immediately preceding the separation. Mother has had no vacation with the children
this summer, the parties have no fixed schedule and the children have not been with Mother
overnight since separation. Mother is residing in a two-bedroom apartment in
Mechanicsburg. Mother is concerned that the children are alienated by Father. She
believes that Father should take a more active role in requiring the children to address their
relationship with her rather than giving the children so much decision-making authority with
regard to whether or not they have a relationship with her. As an interim plan and pending
counseling, Mother proposed a gradually increasing schedule which would provide regular
NO. 05-2445 CIVIL TERM
contact with small increases in custodial time at three week intervals, eventually ending in a
alternating weekend schedule supplemented by one overnight per child each week while
the parties continued counseling. Mother expressed concern that without a requirement of
frequent and continuing contact, the children's emotional distance from her will only be
further complicated.
4. Father's Position on Custody is as Follows: Father alleges that Mother has a
drinking problem and some mental health issues. Initially, he claimed the biggest issue for
the children with regard to spending time with Mother was spending overnight time at her
home. Later in the discussion, when there was consideration of arranging an initial
custodial schedule that did not require overnight periods of custody, but rather large blocks
of daytime custody, Father indicated that this would be a concern as well. Father believes
that, philosophically, a plan which would include counseling and gradually increasing
contact with the children is reasonable. He objects to any plan that specifies when
overnights would begin without the recommendations of a counselor. He does not like the
therapist that Mother is using but would agree to select a new therapist from a list of
participating providers in the health insurance program which covers the family. Father has
vacation planned from July 22, 2005 through July 29, 2005 and August 20, 2005 through
August 27, 2005. Father's counsel wanted the children to have an opportunity to express
their view, particularly in light of their ages. However, when it became clear that the
children's preferences would not be dispositive for Mother, the Conciliator declined to see
the children. Father expressed some concerns that forcing the children over their objection
to spend substantial amounts of time with Mother would be to their detriment.
5. Because the parties do not have any agreement with regard to Mother's
contact with the children other than to begin therapeutic family counseling and that Mother
would participate in a shared legal custody arrangement with Father, a recommended
Interim Order is necessary. The parties are also in need of a hearing. The children are
ages 17, 15 and 14. Their pa s have a vastly di with regard to how much of a
factor the children's prefe ces should be with r gard to sett g the custodial schedule.
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Barbara Sumple-Sullivan, Esquire
Supreme Court #32317
549 Bridge Street
New Cumberland, PA 17070
KATHY A. DOUGHERTY,
Plaintiff
V.
RICHARD M. DOUGHERTY,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 05-2445
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE / CUSTODY
DRS ATTACHMENT FOR APL PROCEEDINGS
PETITIONER
NAME Kathy A. Dougherty
ADDRESS 1101 Lindham Court, Apt. 203
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
BIRTH DATE March 30, 1955
SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER 209-46-1630
HOME PHONE 717 766-1612
WORK PHONE
EMPLOYER NAME Unemployed
EMPLOYER ADDRESS
JOB TITLE/POSITION
DATE EMPLOYMENT COMMENCED
GROSS PAY
NET PAY
OTHER INCOME
ATTORNEY'S NAME Barbara Sum le•-Sullivan, Esquire
ATTORNEY'S ADDRESS 549 Bridge Street New Cumberland, PA 17070
ATTORNEY'S PHONE NUMBER 717 774-1445
RESPONDENT
NAME Richard M. Dougherty
912 Wakefield Avenue
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
BIRTH DATE Aril 21, 1953
SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER 207-44-5218
HOME PHONE 717 790-0809
WORK PHONE
EMPLOYER NAME Strategic Products & Services
EMPLOYER ADDRESS Cam Hill PA 17011
JOB TITLE/POSITION Client Executive
DATE EMPLOYMENT COMMENCED
GROSS PAY A roximatel $162,000.00
NET PAY
OTHER INCOME
ATTORNEY'S NAME Jeffrey N. Yoffe, Esquire
Law Offices of Yoffe & Yoffe, P.C.
ATTORNEY'S ADDRESS 214 Senate Avenue, Suite 203
Cam Hill, PA 17011
ATTORNEY'S PHONE NUMBER 717 975-1838
MORTGAGE INFORMATION
DATE OF MARRIAGE Se tember 131986
PLACE OF MARRIAGE Newark, New Jersey
DATE OF SEPARATION _September 1, 2004
ADDRESS OF LAST MARITAL HOME 912 Wakefield Avenue
-Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
DESCRIPTION OF DOCUMENT
RAISING APL CLAIM Divorce / Custody Complaint (Copy attached
hereto as Exhibit: "A"
DATE APL DOCUMENT FILED May 12, 2005
Barbara Sumple-Sullivan, Esquire
Supreme Court #32317
549 Bridge Street
New Cumberland, PA 17070
(717) 774-1445
KATHY A. DOUGHERTY,
Plaintiff
V.
RICHARD M. DOUGHERTY,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 0' - 2 (/YY Ce,i U he
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE / CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this day of , 2005, upon consideration of the attached Complaint, it
is hereby directed that the parties and their respective counsel appear before _ , the
conciliator, at on the day of 2005, at -.M., for a Pre-Hearing
Custody Conference, At such conference, an effort will 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 may also be present at the conference. Failure to appear at the conference may provide grounds for
entry of a temporary or permanent order.
FOR THE COURT,
By:
Custody Conciliator
The Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County is required by law to comply with the American with
Disabilities Act of 1990. For information about accessible facilities and 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 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 TELEPHONE
THE OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL
HELP.
CUMBERLAND COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION
2 LIBERTY AVENUE
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 1701.3
(717) 249-3166
Barbara Sumple-Sullivan, Esquire
Supreme Court #32317
549 Bridge Street
New Cumberland, PA 17070
(717) 774-1445
KATHY A. DOUGHERTY,
Plaintiff
V.
RICHARD M. DOUGHERTY,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 0,5- ;L `1 14Y CU77( --TZ-
CIVIL ACTION -• LAW
IN DIVORCE / CUSTODY
NOTICE TO DEFEND AND CLAIM RIGHTS ti n
YOU HAVE BEEN SUED IN COURT, if you wish to defend against the
in the following pages, you must take prompt action. You are warned that if you
case may proceed without you and a decree of divorce or annulment may be enter
by the Court. A judgment may also be entered against you for any other claim or
in these papers by the Plaintiff. You may lose money or property or other rights i
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 of marriage 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 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
Barbara Sumple-Sullivan, Esquire
Supreme Court #32317
549 Bridge Street
New Cumberland, PA 17070
(717) 774-1445
KATHY A. DOUGHERTY,
Plaintiff
V.
RICHARD M. DOUGHERTY,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO.0S'- a44S' QLL,-) T;.-
CIVIL ACTION LAW
IN DIVORCE / CUSTODY
COMPLAINT IN DIVORCE
Plaintiff is KATHY A. DOUGHERTY, an adult individual residing at 1101 Lindham
Court, Apt. 203, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17055.
2. Defendant is RICHARD M. DOUGHERTY, an adult individual residing at 912
Wakefield Avenue, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17055.
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 married on September 13, 1986 in Pennsylvania.
5. There are three (3) minor children born of this marriage: Katie L. Dougherty, born
June 11, 1988; Patrick Y. Dougherty, born February 12,1990 and Kelly E. Dougherty, bom April 10,
1991.
6. The parties separated on September 1, 2004.
7. There have been no prior actions for divorce or annulment between the parties.
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. Plaintiff has been advised that counseling is available and that Plaintiff has the right
to request that the court require the parties to participate in counseling.
COUNT I - DIVORCE
FAULT
10. The averments in paragraphs 1 through 9, inclusive of Plaintiffs Complaint are
incorporated herein by reference thereto.
11. Plaintiff is the innocent and injured party, and Defendant has offered such indignities
to the person of the Plaintiff and has been mentally cruel and barbarous to her so as to make her life
burdensome and her condition intolerable, in violation of the marriage vows and of the laws of the
Commonwealth.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff requests this Court to enter a decree in divorce in accordance with
the Pennsylvania Divorce Code.
NO FAULT
12. The averments in paragraphs 1 through I1 inclusive, of Plaintiffs Complaint are
incorporated herein by reference thereto.
13. The marriage is irretrievably broken and no possibility of reconciliation exists.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff requests entry ofa divorce decree in her favor in accordance with a
3301 of the Pennsylvania Divorce Code.
INDIGNITIES
14. The averments in paragraphs 1 through 13, inclusive of Plaintiffs Complaint are
incorporated herein by reference thereto.
15. Plaintiff is the innocent and injured party, and Defendant has offered such indignities
to the person of the Plaintiff and has been mentally cruel to her so as to make her life burdensome
and her condition intolerable, in violation of the marriage, vows and of the laws of the
Commonwealth.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff requests this Court to enter a decree in divorce in accordance with
the Pennsylvania Divorce Code.
COUNT II
EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTION
16. The averments in paragraphs 1 through 15 of Plaintiff s Complaint are incorporated
herein by reference thereto.
17. The Plaintiff requests the Court to equitably divide, distribute or assign the marital
property between the parties in such proportion as the Court deems just after consideration of all
relevant factors.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff requests this Court to equitably divide said property in accordance
with Section 401(d) of the Pennsylvania Divorce Code.
COUNT III
SUPPORT, ALIMONY PENDENTE LITE AND ALIMONY
18. The averments in paragraphs 1 through 17, inclusive, of Plaintiffs Complaint are
incorporated herein by reference thereto.
19. Plaintiff requires reasonable support to adequately sustain herself with the standard of
living established during the marriage.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff requests an award of Support, Alimony and Alimony Pendente Lite.
COUNT IV
ATTORNEY'S FEES AND COSTS
20. The averments in paragraphs 1 through 19, inclusive, of Plaintiffs Complaint are
incorporated herein by reference thereto.
21. Plaintiff is unable to sustain herself during the course of this litigation and has
employed Barbara Sumple-Sullivan, Esquire as counsel, but is unable to pay the necessary and
reasonable attorney's fees for said counsel, and the necessary and reasonable costs and expenses.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff requests an award of counsel's fees and expenses.
COUNT V
CUSTODY COMPLAINT
22. The averments in paragraphs 1 through 21 of Plaintiffs Complaint are
incorporated herein by reference thereto.
23. Plaintiff seeks shared legal and shared physical custody of the following children:
NAME PRESENT RESIDENCE DATE OF BIRTH
Kelly E. Dougherty 912 Wakefield Avenue 4/10/1991
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
Patrick Y. Dougherty 912 Wakefield Avenue 2/12/1990
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
Katie L. Dougherty 912 Wakefield Avenue 6/11/1988
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
24. The children are presently in the custody of Father who currently resides at 912
Wakefield Avenue, Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania 17055.
25. During the past five years the children have resided with the following persons at
the following addresses:
DATES ADDRESSES
1999 to 912 Wakefield Avenue
9/1/2004 Mechanicsburg, PA
NAMES OF PERSONS IN
Mother, Father and children
9/1/2004 to 912 Wakefield Avenue
Present Mechanicsburg, PA
Father and children
The parties are presently married but separated. Mother physically vacated the marital
residence on September 1, 2004.
26. The Mother of the children is Kathy A. Dougherty, currently residing at 1101
Lindham Court, Apt. 203, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17055.
27. The Father of the children is Richard M. Dougherty, currently residing at 912
Wakefield Avenue, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17055.
28. The relationship of the Plaintiff to the children is that of Mother. The Plaintiff
currently resides with the following persons:
NAME
RELATIONSHIP
Kathy A. Dougherty Self
29. The relationship of the Defendant to the children is that of Father. The Defendant
currently resides with the following person:
NAME
RELATIONSHIP
Richard M. Dougherty Self
Kelly E. Dougherty
Patrick Y. Dougherty
Daughter
Son
Katie L. Dougherty Daughter
30. Plaintiff has not participated as a party of a witness, or in another capacity, in
other litigation concerning the custody of the children in this or another court.
31. Plaintiff has no information of a custody proceeding concerning the children
pending in any court in this Commonwealth.
32. Plaintiff does not know of a person not a party to the proceedings who has physical
custody of the children or claims to have custody or visitation rights with respect to the children.
33. The best interest and permanent welfare of the children will be served by granting the
relief requested because Mother wishes to be involved with all decisions regarding her children and
Father continues to refuse to foster a relationship between the children and their Mother. Mother can
provide a stable, loving environment for her children while they are in her custody. Mother also
feels that it would be in the best interest of the children to attend family counseling at an attempt to
foster each relationship.
34. Each parent whose parental rights to the children have not been terminated and the
person who has physical custody of the children have been named as parties to this action.
WHEREFORE, the Plaintiff requests the Court to grant shared legal custody and shared
physical custody of the children to the Plaintiff. Plaintiff also requests an order be entered for the
family to attend family counseling.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff, KATHY A. DOUGHERTY, prays this Honorable Court to enter
judgment:
A. Awarding Plaintiff a decree in divorce;
B. Equitably distributing the marital property;
C. Awarding Plaintiff support, alimony and alimony pendente lite;
D. Awarding Plaintiff counsel fees, costs and expenses;
E. Awarding Plaintiff shared legal and shared physical custody of the parties children;
F. Ordering the parties to attend family counseling with the children; and
G. Awarding other relief as the Court deems just rea?6n le.
Dated: 2005
Barbara Sumple-Sullivan, Esquire
Attorney for Plaintiff
549 Bridge Street
New Cumberland, PA 17070-1931
(717) 774-1445
Supreme Court I.D. No. 32317
Barbara Sumple-Sullivan, Esquire
Supreme Court #32317
549 Bridge Street
New Cumberland, PA 17070
KATHY A. DOUGHERTY,
Plaintiff
V.
RICHARD M. DOUGHERTY,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE / CUSTODY
AFFIDAVIT 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 unworn falsification to authorities.
Dated:
Barbara Sumple-Sullivan, Esquire
Supreme Court #32317
549 Bride Street
New Cumberland, PA 17070
(717) 774-1445
KATHY A. DOUGHERTY, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V.
RICHARD M. DOUGHERTY,
Defendant
NO.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE / CUSTODY
VERIFICATION
I, KATHY A. DOUGHERTY, hereby certify that the facts set forth in the foregoing
COMPLAINT IN DIVORCE / CUSTODY 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. Section 4904 relating to unworn falsification to authorities.
Dated-S--/L')-0I
KATHY A. DOUGHERTY IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
PLAINTIFF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V.
RICHARD M. DOUGHERTY
DEFENDANT
05-2445 CIVIL ACTION LAW
IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, Wednesday, June 28, 2006 , upon consideration of the attached Complaint,
it is hereby directed that parties and their respective counsel appear before Melissa P. Greevy, Esq. , the conciliator,
at__ MDJ Manlove, 1901 State St., Camp Hill, PA 17011 on Friday, August 25, 2006 at 2:30 PM
for a Pre-Hearing Custody Conference. At such conference, an effort will 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 may also be present at the conference. Failure to appear at the conference may
provide grounds for entry of a temporary or permanent order.
The court hereby directs the parties to furnish any and all existing Protection from Abuse orders,
Special Relief orders, and Custody orders to the conciliator 48 hours prior to scheduled hearing.
FOR THE COURT,
By: /s/ Melissa P. Gree Es .
Custody Conciliator
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 court, please contact our office. 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 TELEPHONE THE 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) 249-3166
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Barbara Sumple-Sullivan, Esquire
Supreme Court #32317
549 Bridge Street
New Cumberland, PA 17070
(717) 774-1445
KATHY A. DOUGHERTY,
Plaintiff
V.
RICHARD M. DOUGHERTY,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
DOCKET NO. 05-2445
PACSES CASE NUMBER 135107511
CIVIL ACTION -LAW
IN DIVORCE/CUSTODY
PETITION FOR MODIFICATION OF AN
EXISTING SUPPORT ORDER
Petitioner is Kathy A. Dougherty (hereinafter referred to as "Plaintiff'), who
currently resides at 407 Delancey Court Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
17055.
2. Respondent is Richard M. Dougherty (hereinafter referred to as "Defendant"), who
currently resides at 912 Wakefield Avenue, Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania 17055.
There is an existing Alimony Pendente Lite Order which requires Defendant to pay
Two Thousand One Hundred Thirty One Dollars ($2,131.00) per month. This amount includes an
offset of Nine Hundred Fifty-Two Dollars and 43/100 ($952.43) that Plaintiff is obligated to pay
Defendant in child support. This was determined under PAC SES No. 665107588 which a Complaint
for Support was dismissed on October 21, 2006 due to the offset to Defendant's Alimony Pendente
Lite obligation. A true and correct copy of the Alimony Pendente Lite Order dated October 21, 2005
and the Order dismissing Defendant's Child Support Complaint dated October 21, 2006 are attached
to this petition as Exhibit "A".
4. Petitioner seeks an increase support because:
a. The parties' child, Katie, became emancipated in June, 2006 when she
graduated from high school and she shall no longer be included in the child
support obligation offsetting Plaintiff's Alimony Pendente Lite award.
b. It is believed Respondent has an increase in income.
WHEREFORE, Petitioner requests that the Court modify the existing Order for support.
DATE: June 29, 2006
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Barbara Sumple-Sullivan, Esquire
549 Bridge Street
New Cumberland, PA 17070-1931
(717) 774-1445
Supreme Court I.D. 32317
Attorney for Plaintiff
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In the Court of Comwon Pleas of CUMBERLAND t-ounty, Pennsylvania
DOMESTIC RELATIONS SECTION
KATHY A. DOUGHERTY ) Order Number 00600 S 2005
Plaintiff )
VS. ) PACKS Case Number 135107511
RICHARD M. DOUGHERTY ) Docket Number 00600 S 2005
Defendant ) Other State ID Number
ORDER OF COURT
Q Final ® Interim O Modified
AND NOW, 21ST DAY OF OCTOBER, 2005 based upon the Court's
determination that the Payee's monthly net income is $ 977.23 and the Payor's
monthly net income is $ 8,685.31 , it is hereby ordered that the Payor pay to the
Pennsylvania State Collection and Disbursement Unit
TWO THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED THIRTY ONE AND XX/100
Dollars ($ 2,131.00 ) a month payable BIWEEKLY as follows: first payment due
WITHIN 10 DAYS UPON RECEIPT OF THIS ORDER:$2158.00 TO PLAINTIFF & COURT COSTS
The effective date of the order is 07/22/05 .
Arrears set at $ 2193.00 as of OCTOBER 21, 2005 are due in full
IMMEDIATELY. All terms of this Order are subject to collection and/or enforcement by
contempt proceedings, credit bureau reporting, tax refund offset certification, driver's license
revocation, and the freeze and seize of financial assets. These enforcement/collection
mechanisms will not be initiated as long as obligor does not owe overdue support. Failure to
make each payment on time and in full will cause all arrears to become subject to immediate
collection by all the means listed above.
For the Support of:
Name Birth Date
KATHY A. DOUGHERTY 03/30/55
Form OE-518
Service Type M Worker ID 21005
DOUGHERTY V. DOUGHERTY PACSES Case Number: 135107511
Unreimbursed medical expenses that exceed $250.00 annually per child and/or spouse
are to be paid as follows: 9o % by defendant and 1o % by plaintiff. The plaintiff is
responsible to pay the first $250.00 annually (per child and/or spouse) in unreimbursed
medical expenses. ® Defendant0 Plaintiff O Neither party to provide medical insurance
coverage. Within thirty (30) days after the entry of this order, the OPlaintiff
(D Defendant shall submit to the person having custody of the child(ren) written proof that
medical insurance coverage has been obtained or that application for coverage has been made.
Proof of coverage shall consist, at a minimum, of : 1) the name of the health care coverage
provider(s); 2) any applicable identification numbers; 3) any cards evidencing coverage;
4) the address to which claims should be made; 5) a description of any restrictions on usage,
such as prior approval for hospital admissions, and the manner of obtaining approval;
6) a copy of the benefit booklet or coverage contract; 7) a description of all deductibles and
co-payments; and 8) five copies of any claim forms.
Other Conditions:
THE SPOUSAL SUPPORT AMOUNT IS OFFSET BY WIFE'S CHILD SUPPORT OBLIGATION FOR THE
PARTIES' THREE CHILDREN, PURSUANT TO RULE 1910.16-4(e).
DEFENDANT IT GIVEN CREDIT IN THE AMOUNT OF $4,200.00 FOR DIRECT PAYMENT TO THE
PLAINTIFF.
DEFENDANT IS TO PAY THE COURT COSTS OF $35.00 WITHIN TEN DAYS OF RECEIPT OF
THIS ORDER AND IS TO BE PAYABLE TO CUMBERLAND COUNTY DOMESTIC RELATIONS-
SECTION,P.O. BOX 320, CARLISLE, PA 17013.
PLAINTIFF IS TO SUBMIT UNREIMBURSED MEDICAL AND OR COUNSELING EXPENSES. TO DEFEN-
DANT WITHIN TEN DAYS AND DEFENDANT IS TO REIMBURSE PLAINTIFF WITH IN TEN DAYS.
Defendant shall pay the following fees:
Fee Total
$ 10.00
$ 25.00
$ 0.00
$0.00
$ 0.00
Fee DeaghZion
for JUDICIAL COMPUTER FEE
fbr COURT COSTS
for
for
for
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Payable at $ 10.00
per ONE TIME
Payable at $ 25.00 per ONE TIME
Payable at $ o. oo per
Payable at $ o . o o per
Payable at $ 0.00 per
Service Type M
Page 3 of 4 Form OE-518
Worker ID 21005
In the Court of Common Pleas of CUMBERLAND County, Pennsylvania
DOMESTIC RELATIONS SECTION
PACSES Case Number: 135107511
Docket Number: 00600 S 2005
Other State ID Number:
Please note: AR corregwndmce must bachide the PACSES
Case Number.
OCTOBER 21, 2005
SUMMARY OF TRIER OF FACT
Plaintiff Information Defendant Information
KATHY. A. DOUGHERTY. RICHARD M. DOUGHERTY
Address: Address:
407 DELANCY COURT 912 WAKEFIELD AVE
MECHANICSBURG PA 17055 MECHANICSBURG PA 17055-5773
Employer:
Attorney:
BARBARA SUMPLE-SULLIVAN, ESQ.
Employer:
STRATEGIC PRODUCTS & SERVICES
STE 100
3 WING DR
CEDAR KNOLLS NJ 07927-101
Attorney:
SAMUEL ANDES
® Complaint for Support 07/22/05 ? Petition for Modification Filed ? Other
Reason for Conference: WIFE FILED FOR SPOUSAL SUPPORT AND HUSBAND FILED CHILD
SUPPORT FOR THE PARTIES' THREE CHILDREN THAT ARE IN HIS CARE AND CUSTODY UNDER
PACSES#665107511. WIFE FILED FOR APL & PARTIES ARE AGREEABLE TO USE SPOUSAL.
Dependent(s)
Current Order: $ o . o o / per month NEW ACTION
Form CM-022 v1
Service Type M Worker ID 21005
DOUGHERTY V. DOUGHERTY - PACSES Case Number: 135107511
Other Information (continued):
Facts Agreed Upon:
HUSBAND HAS THE CARE AND CUSTODY OF THE THREE CHILDREN
HUSBAND HAS GIVEN WIFE $4200.00 IN DIRECT PAYMENTS.
Facts in Dispute and Contentions with Respect to Facts in Dispute:
THAT HUSBAND'S WAGES WILL NOT BE HIGH AS?THEY WERELAST YEAR.
Guideline Amount: $ 3.083.00 / MONTH
DRS Recommended Amount: $ 2, 131. o o / MONTH
DRS Recommended Order Effective Date: 07122/05
Parties to be Covered by Recommended Order Amount:
Guideline Deviation: ® YES or ONO
Reason for Deviation:
RULE 1910.16-4(e)
Submitted by: R. J. SHADDAY
Date Prepared: OCTOBER 21, 2005
Page 3 of 3 Form CM-022 vi
Service Type M Worker ID 21005
In the Court of Common Pleas of CUMBERLAND County, Pennsylvania
DOMESTIC RELATIONS SECTION
RICHARD M. DOUGHERTY Docket Number 00678 S 2005
Plaintiff )
VS. ) PACSES Case Number 665107588
KATHY A. DOUGHERTY )
Defendant ) Other State ID Number
ORDER
AND NOW, to wit on this 21ST DAY OF OCTOBER, 2005 IT IS HEREBY
ORDERED that the ® Complaint for Support or Q Petition to Modify or Q Other
filed on AUGUST 18, 2005 in the above captioned
matter is dismissed without prejudice due to:
THE DEFENDANT'S CHILD SUPPORT OBLIGATION IS OFFSETTING THE PLAINTIFF'S
OBLIGATION FOR SPOUSAL SUPPORT UNDER PACSES #135107511 PURSUANT TO
RULE 1910.16-4(e).
Q The Complaint or Petition may be reinstated upon written application of the plaintiff
petitioner.
BY THE C
JUDGE
Form OE-506
Service Type M Worker ID 21005
In the Court of Common Pleas of CUMBERLAND County, Pennsylvania
DONEESTIC RELATIONS SECTION
13 N. HANOVER Sr, P.O. BOX 320, CARLISLE, PA. 17013
Phone: (717) 240-6225
OCTOBER 21, 2005
BARBARA SUMPLE-SULLIVAN, ESQ.
549 BRIDGE ST
NEW CUMBERLAND PA 17070-1931
Distribution Cover Letter
Fax: (717) 240-6248
Plaintiff Name: KATHY A. DOUGHERTY
Defendant Name: RICHARD M. DOUGHERTY
PACSES Case Number: 135107511
Please note: AO c mesponde a must include the PACSES Can Number.
Dear BARBARA SU14PLE-SULLIVAN, ESQ.
Please note the attached document and/or correspondence. This information is being sent to
update you on the above captioned case.
Sincerely,
R. J. SHADDAY
Service Type M
Form CM-520
Worker ID 21005
Barbara Sumple-Sullivan, Esquire
Supreme Court 932317
549 Bridge Street
New Cumberland, PA 17070
(717) 774-1445
KATHY A. DOUGHERTY, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. : NO. 05-2445
RICHARD M. DOUGHERTY, CIVIL ACTION -LAW
Defendant IN DIVORCE /CUSTODY
VERIFICATION
I, Kathy A. Dougherty, hereby certify that the facts set forth in the foregoing
PETITION FOR MODIFICATION OF AN EXISTING SUPPORT ORDER 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. Section 4904 relating to
unsworn falsification to authorities.
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IN THE COURT OF COM ON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
KATHY A. DOU EERTY,,
Plaintiff
Plaintiff
Vs.
RICHARD M. DOUQHERrY,
Defendant N0. 05-2445
MOTION FOR APPOMMENT OF MASTER
Kathy Pt. Dougherty (Plaintiff) 6164-5-46M"), moves the court to appoint
a master with respect to the following claims:
(XX) Divorce (XX) Distribution of Property
( ) Annulment (XX) Support
(XX) Alimony (XX) Counsel Fees
(XX) Alimony Pendente Lite (XX) Costs and Expenses
and in support of the motion states:
(1) Discovery is complete as to the claims(s) for which the
appointment of a master is requested.
(2) The defendant (has) W) appeared in the action (VW 9?
(by his attorney, Samuel L. Andes Es uire .
(3) The staturory ground(s) for divorce (-M) dare 301?a)(6),
3301(C)and 3301(d)
(4) Delete the inapplicable paragraph(s):
(a) The action is not contested.
(b) An agreement has been reached with respect to the
following claims:
(c) The action is contested with respect to the following
claims: Equitable Distribution, Alimony, APL, Support, Counsel Fees, Costs and Expenses
(5) The action x (does not irvclve) complex issues of law
or fact.
(6) The hearing is expected to take one ( CtMMej (days).
(7) Additional information, if any. rel an t t e motion:
Date: August 2, 2006
for
ORDER APPOINTING MASTERBarbara SumpM--?M Esquire
AND NOW ,19 Esquire,
is appointed master with respect to the following claims:
By the Court:
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Plaintiff
Plaintiff
VS.
RICHARD M. DO(JGHERSY,
Defendant
RECEIVED AUG 0 4 2006
N0, 05-2445 J%
MOTION FOR APPO LV=%WT OF MASTER
Kathy A. Dougherty (Plaintiff) k Wf9XXW), moves the court to appoint
a master with respect
XX to the following claims:
( ) Divorce (XX) Distribution of Property
( ) Annulment (XX) Support
(XX) Alimony (XX) Counsel Fees
(XX) Alimony Pendente Lite (XX) Costs and Expenses
and in support of the motion states:
(1) Discovery is complete as to the claims(s) for which the
appointment of a master is requested.
(2) The defendant (has) NQPIX?R) appeared in the action (W999M)
(by his attorney, Samuel L. Andes
,Esquire .
(3) The staturory ground(s) for divorce ( ) arz) 3301 a)(6)
3301(c)and 3301(d)
(a) The action is not contested.
(b) An agreement has been reached with respect to the
following claims:
(c) The action is contested with respect to the following
claims: Equitable Distribution, Alimony, APL, Support, Counsel Fees Costs and Expenses..
(5) The action fflegaM@3C)C (does not irvc'_ve) complex issues of law
or fact.
(6) The hearing is expected to take one ( Ctogulj (days).
(7) Additional information, if any. rel an t t e motion:
Date: August 2, 2006
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ORDER APPOINTING MASTERBarbara Sump Esquire
AND NOW 7 ,]f9 Esquire,
is appointed mast with respect to the following claims:
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KATHY A. DOUGHERTY, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiff
V.
RICHARD M. DOUGHERTY,
Defendant
NO. 05-2445 CIVIL TERM
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN CUSTODY
INTERIM ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this day of September, 2006, upon consideration of the
attached Custody Conciliation Summary Report, it is hereby ordered and directed as
follows:
1. Legal Custody. The parties, Kathy A. Dougherty and Richard M. Dougherty,
shall have shared legal custody of the minor children, Patrick Y. Dougherty, born
February 12, 1990; and Kelly E. Dougherty, born April 10, 1991. Each parent shall have an
equal right, to be exercised jointly with the other parent, to make all major non-emergency
decisions affecting the children's general well-being including, but not limited to, all
decisions regarding their health, education and religion. Pursuant to the terms of 23 Pa. C.
S. §5309, each parent shall be entitled to all records and information pertaining to the
children including, but not limited to, medical, dental, religious or school records, the
residence address of the children and of the other parent. To the extent one parent has
possession of any such records or information, that parent shall be required to share the
same, or copies thereof, with the other parent within such reasonable time as to make the
records and information of reasonable use to the other parent.
2. Physical Custody. Father shall have temporary primary physical custody,
subject to Mother's rights of partial custody which shall be arranged as follows:
A. Each Wednesday from after school until 9:00 p.m.
B. Commencing September 30, 2006, each Sunday from noon until 9:00 p.m.
C. During either parent's periods of custody, the custodial parent shall ensure
that the children are able to continue to attend extra-circular activities in which
they have historically participated.
A.
NO. 05-2445 CIVIL TERM
3. The parties shall participate in therapeutic family counseling to address the
estrangement that exists in the relationship between Mother and the children. Father shall
participate in this process upon the request of the therapist and shall assist in getting the
children to the appointments as needed. Un-reimbursed expenses for the counseling shall
be borne by the parties in proportion to their pro rata contribution to the family net income,
as in the formula typically used by domestic relations.
4. The parent receiving custody shall be responsible for transportation incident to
the custodial exchanges.
5. A hearing is sp_heduled in Courtroom umber or the Uumpenana uounry
ourthouse, on the 'C' day of X) , 2006, at 1? d0 o'clock
.M., at which time testimony will be taken. For the purposes of the hearing, the Mother,
Kathy A. Dougherty, shall be deemed to be the moving party and shall proceed initially with
testimony. Counsel for the parties or the parties pro se shall file with the Court and
opposing counsel/party a memorandum setting forth each party's position on custody, a list
of witnesses who are expected to testify at the hearing, and a summary of the anticipated
testimony of each witness. These memoranda shall be filed at least ten days prior to the
hearing date.
BY
Edward E. Guido, J.
Dist: . Andes, Esquire, P. O. Box 168, Lemoyne, PA 17043
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KATHY A. DOUGHERTY, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiff
NO. 05-2445 CIVIL TERM
V.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
RICHARD M. DOUGHERTY,
IN CUSTODY
Defendant
CUSTODY CONCILIATION SUMMARY REPORT
IN ACCORDANCE WITH CUMBERLAND COUNTY RULE OF CIVIL PROCEDURE
1915.3-8, the undersigned Custody Conciliator submits the following report:
1. The pertinent information concerning the child who is the subject of this
litigation is as follows:
NAME
DATE OF BIRTH
CURRENTLY IN THE CUSTODY OF
Patrick Y. Dougherty
Kelly E. Dougherty
February 12, 1990
April 10, 1991
Father
Father
2. Mother filed a Petition for Modification of Custody. A Custody Conciliation
Conference was scheduled for September 8, 2006, following an agreement of counsel to
continue the August 25, 2006 date originally provided. Present for the conference were:
the Mother, Kathy Dougherty, and her counsel, Barbara Sumple-Sullivan, Esquire; the
Father, Richard Dougherty, and his counsel, Samuel L. Andes, Esquire.
3. Mother's position on custody is as follows: Mother reports that the parties
participated in family counseling at The Guidance Associates, with Dennis Graybill.
However, the children did not participate on a consistent basis. In Mother's mind, Patrick is
not doing well as his grades are low, and he has been fired from his job. There has been
minimal communication between the parents. Patrick failed a class last year. Mother
wanted him to go to summer school. However, Father took a different approach and did not
enroll him. Only within the last month have the parents been able to use some e-mail
communication. Mother reports that she has had no overnight periods of custody with her
children in the last 2'/ years and has no contact with Patrick since July, 2006. Mother
attends HACC. She expresses concern regarding supervision of the children because
Father's employment requires traveling. Mother feels the need for Father to foster the
children's attendance in family therapy so that the estrangement between Mother and the
children can be addressed.
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4. Father's position on custody is as follows: Father reports that the children
complain regarding her smoking and her apartment smelling of cigarette smoke. He reports
that the weekend periods of custody did not work out because the kids wanted to sleep in
and wanted to spend time in social activities with their peers rather than with their mother.
Father does not think Saturday custodial time will ever work but believes that Sunday
custodial time would work better. However, he does not believe that the children will be
cooperative with getting up for a custodial period that begins at 9:00 a.m. Father reports
that the parties' oldest daughter abruptly quit going to spend time with her mother as soon
as she turned 18 years old.
With regard to Mother's concerns about Father's more permissive parenting
approach with Patrick, Father reports that Patrick has been told that he will not be allowed to
obtain his driving learner's permit until he has made significant progress academically.
Additionally, he has suffered the loss of computer privileges, and has only had two overnight
visits with friends within the last six months. Father see Mother as having been somewhat
over-bearing during the marriage, and because of the children's poor relationship with
Mother, is not willing to force the children to spend overnights periods of custody with their
mother because he does not believe they will go. He does not think it is in the children's
best interest to force them to spend time with their mother.
5. The parties were able to reach an agreement only as to an interim Order,
pending hearing. Counsel requests one day for hearir \
Date
Melissa Peel Greevy, Es ire
Custody Conciliator
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KATHY A. DOUGHERTY, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. NO. 05-2445 CIVIL TERM
RICHARD M. DOUGHERTY, CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Defendant IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this 16th day of November, 2006, after
hearing, it is hereby ordered and directed as follows:
1. Legal Custody. The parties, Kathy A. Dougherty
and Richard M. Dougherty, shall have shared legal custody of the
minor children, Patrick Y. Dougherty, born February 12, 1990;
and Kelly E. Dougherty, born April 10, 1991. Each parent shall
have an equal right, to be exercised jointly with the other
parent, to make all major non-emergency decisions affecting the
children's general well-being including, but not limited to, all
decisions regarding their health, education and religion.
Pursuant to the terms of 23 Pa. C.S. Section 5309, each parent
shall be entitled to all records and information pertaining to
the children including, but not limited to, medical, dental,
religious or school records, the residence address of the
children and of the other parent. To the extent one parent has
possession of any such records or information, that parent shall
be required to share the same, or copies thereof, with the other
parent within such reasonable time as to make the records and
information of reasonable use to the other parent.
2. Physical Custody. Father shall have primary
physical custody of the children, subject to mother's rights of
partial custody, which shall be arranged as follows:
A. Each Wednesday from after school until the
beginning of school Thursday morning.
B. Each Sunday from noon until 9:00 p.m.
3. Holiday Schedule. Mother shall have periods of
partial physical custody with the children on holidays as
follows:
A. Thanksgiving until 1:00 p.m.
B. Christmas from 2:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m.
C. Every Easter from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m.
D. Mother shall have the children on the
following holidays on an alternating basis from 9:00 a.m. until
9:00 p.m.: Memorial Day, July 4, and Labor Day.
4. Mother shall not make disparaging remarks
regarding father, nor shall she discuss issues with regard to
the divorce and separation with the children.
5. Mother shall e-mail the children every single day
and save copies of those e-mails to be presented at any future
court hearing, including any responses from the children.
6. The parties shall participate in
therapeutic family counseling to address the estrangement that
exists in the relationship between mother and the children.
Father shall participate in this process upon the request of the
therapist and shall assist in getting the children to the
appointments as needed. Unreimbursed expenses for the
counseling shall be borne by the parties in proportion to their
pro rata contribution to the family net income, as in the
formula typically used by domestic relations.
7. The parent receiving custody shall be responsible
for transportation incident to thp_-e-u-&,todial exchanges.
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Barbara Sumple-Sullivan, Esquire
For the Defendant
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KATHY A. DOUGHERTY, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
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RICHARD M. DOUGHERTY, CIVIL ACTION -LAW
Defendant IN DIVORCE/ CUSTODY
AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT
1. A Complaint in Divorce under Section 3301(c) of the Divorce Code was filed on
May 12, 2005.
2. The marriage of the Plaintiff and Defendant is irretrievably broken. Ninety days
have elapsed since the 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.
4. 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.
5. I verify that the statements made in this affidavit are true and correct. I
understand that false statements are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S.A. Section 4904
relating to unworn falsification to authorities.
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KATHY A. DOUGHERTY, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V.
RICHARD M. DOUGHERTY,
Defendant
: NO. 05-2445
CIVIL ACTION -LAW
IN DIVORCE/ CUSTODY
WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REQUEST
ENTRY OF A DIVORCE DECREE UNDER
63301(c) OF THE DIVORCE CODE
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 statement herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. §4904 relating to unworn
falsification to authorities.
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KATHY A. DOUGHERTY, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V.
: NO. 05-2445
RICHARD M. DOUGHERTY, CIVIL ACTION -LAW
Defendant IN DIVORCE/ CUSTODY
AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT
1. A Complaint in Divorce under Section 3301(c) of the Divorce Code was filed on
May 12, 2005.
2. The marriage of the Plaintiff and Defendant is irretrievably broken. Ninety days
have elapsed since the 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.
4. 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.
5. I verify that the statements made in this affidavit are true and correct. I
understand that false statements are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S.A. Section 4904
relating to unworn falsification to authorities.
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KATHY A. DOUGHERTY, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V.
RICHARD M. DOUGHERTY,
Defendant
: NO. 05-2445
CIVIL ACTION -LAW
IN DIVORCE/ CUSTODY
WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REQUEST
ENTRY OF A DIVORCE DECREE UNDER
43301(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 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 statement herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. §4904 relating to unsworn
falsification to authorities.
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CIVIL DIVISION
RICHARD M. DOiK'I'Y NO. 2005-2445 CIVIL TERM
PRAECIPE TO TRANSMIT RECORD
To the Prothonotary:
Transmit the record, together with the following information to the court for entry of a divorce
decree:
1. Ground for divorce:
Irretrievable breakdown under 3301 (c)
(Strike out inapplicable section)
2. Date and manner of service of the complaint: Acceptance of Service on
May 19, 2005.
3. Complete either paragraph (a) or (b).
a. Date of execution of the affidavit of consent required by 3301 (c) of the
Divorce code:
by plaintiff September 11 , 2007by defendant September 11, 2007
b. (1) Date of execution of the affidavit required by 3301 (d) of the Divorce Code:
(2) Date of filing and service of the plaintiff's affidavit upon the respondent:
4. Related claims pending: None. All matters have been resolver] rnirsuant
to 2kn Agreement of record reached on September 11, 2007 which is ?(I r but not merged, into the Divorce Decree.
5. complete either a or )
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 of plaintiff's Waiver of Notice in 3301 (c) Divorce was filed with the
Prothonotary: September 12, 2007. ,1::::?j r
Date defendant's Waiver of Notice in,,3`301 ivo ce was filed with the
Prothonotary: September 12, 2f}(S7.
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Barbara Sumple-Sullivan, Esquire
549 Bridge Street
New Cumberland, PA 17070
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KATHY A. DOUGHERTY,
Plaintiff
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RICHARD M. DOUGHERTY,:
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 05 - 2445 CIVIL
IN DIVORCE
THE MASTER: Today is Tuesday, September 11,
2007. This is the date set for a hearing in the
above-captioned divorce proceedings. Present in the hearing
room are the Plaintiff, Kathy A. Dougherty, and her counsel
Barbara Sumple-Sullivan, and Barbara's paralegal, Amanda
Souders. Also present is the Defendant, Richard M.
Dougherty, and his counsel Samuel L. Andes.
This action was commenced by the filing of a
complaint in divorce on May 12, 2005. The complaint raised
grounds for divorce of irretrievable breakdown of the
marriage and the fault claim of indignities. Counsel have
indicated that the parties will sign and file affidavits of
consent and waivers of notice of intention to request entry
of divorce decree so that the divorce can be concluded under
Section 3301(c) of the Domestic Relations Code. Counsel
have indicated that they have the affidavits and waivers
which they will give to the Master at the conclusion of
today's proceedings. The Master's office will file the
affidavits and waivers with the Prothonotary.
The complaint also raised economic claims of
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equitable distribution, alimony, alimony pendente lite, and
counsel fees and expenses.
The parties were married on September 13,
1986, and separated on September 1, 2004. They are the
natural parents of three children, one of the children is
emancipated; the other two children are minors and reside
with husband.
After considerable negotiations today,
beginning around 9:00 this morning, counsel and the parties
began a process of trying to resolve the economic issues in
this case. The Master was advised around 4:20 today that an
agreement has been reached and the agreement is going to be
placed on the record in the presence of the parties. The
agreement as placed on the record will be considered the
substantive agreement of the parties not subject to any
changes or modifications except for correction of
typographical errors which may be made during the
transcription. The parties, when they leave the hearing
room today even though there has been no signing of the
agreement, are bound by the terms and the signatures will be
an affirmation of the terms of settlement as stated on the
record. The Master is going to have the agreement
transcribed and will send the draft to counsel to make
correction of typographical errors, if necessary. After
those corrections have been made, the parties will be asked
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to affirm the agreement by signature. After the Master has
received a completed copy of the agreement, the Master will
prepare an order vacating his appointment and counsel can
then file a praecipe transmitting the record to the Court.
Mr. Andes.
MR. ANDES: The parties have agreed to
resolve all the economic issues in their case on the
following terms:
1. Wife shall transfer to husband all her right, title,
and interest in the marital residence at 912 Wakefield
Avenue, Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, by special warranty
deed which wife shall execute promptly upon presentation of
the deed to her or her attorney by husband or his attorney.
Husband will be responsible to pay in accordance with its
terms and on a timely basis the mortgage installments which
are owed to Midwest Loan Services, Inc., which debt is
secured by a mortgage against the residence. Further,
husband shall be responsible to refinance the mortgage to
obtain wife's release from the obligation which the mortgage
secures, or to otherwise obtain her unconditional release
from any liability or claim on that mortgage no later than
30 June 2010. Husband agrees to indemnify and hold wife
harmless for the mortgage, taxes, and any insurance
responsibilities arising out of the Wakefield Avenue
property of the mortgages. The home is currently encumbered
with a mortgage due and owing to Midwest Loan Services,
Inc., loan No. 66944.
2. Husband is the recipient of a monthly retirement or
pension payment from the Avaya Inc., pension plan for
salaried employees which pays $1,358.83 per month. Husband
shall assign and transfer to wife that entire monthly
payment for the balance of his life pursuant to a QDRO to be
prepared and entered in this case. Until such time as the
QDRO takes effect and the payment is made directly to wife,
to the extent that husband receives payments on the Avaya
pension, he will promptly transmit them to wife. The
parties agree that they shall cooperate with each other and
others as necessary to obtain the entry and implementation
of that order and shall share equally the cost of the order.
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The parties represent that husband has previously elected a
survivor annuity equal to 50% of the monthly retirement
benefit in wife's favor and the parties agree that that
election shall continue in effect.
In the event that wife predeceases husband,
42% of the monthly annuity payment being received by wife at
that time, which is currently in the amount of $1,358.83
shall revert to and be paid by the pension administrator to
husband. To the extent permitted by the pension plan, wife
shall have the right to distribute the remaining 58% of the
annuity payment to her estate or to her named beneficiaries.
3. Husband shall transfer to wife, by a tax-free roll over
from one of the retirement accounts named in the following
paragraph, the sum of $88,500.00 to wife's individual
retirement account with Prudential Securities. In the event
that a QDRO is required to make that transfer, the parties
will cooperate to obtain and implement the order and will
share equally the cost of such order. The parties will
endeavor to complete the transfer of that within thirty (30)
days of the date of this agreement. In the event that the
transfer is not completed within thirty (30) days of the
date of this agreement, the amount transferred shall include
the investment return on that sum generated had that sum
been in and been transferred out of husband's MML Investors
individual retirement acco`Unt, Account No. APJ-223590.
4. Husband shall retain the balances in his Avaya 401(k)
plan, his SPS 401(k) plan, and his MML Investors IRA,
Account No. APJ-223590, after the transfer made pursuant to
the preceding paragraph. In addition to that, husband shall
retain the balance in his Prudential Securities IRA. Wife
waives all interest in or claim to husband's benefits within
those accounts after the transfer contemplated by the
preceding paragraph.
5. Wife shall retain the balance in her IRA with
Prudential Securities and husband waives any claim to or
interest in that asset.
6. The parties agree that wife has previously received the
cash proceeds of the sale of an apartment building in
Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, in the approximate amount of
$67,914.00; that husband has paid income tax on one-half of
the taxable proceeds of that sale, and that wife is
responsible to pay income tax on the other one-half of the
taxable proceeds of that sale. The parties agree that wife
shall retain those proceeds after payment of her portion of
the tax and husband waives and releases any claim to them.
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7. At the time of the parties' separation they owned
various balances in bank and credit union accounts and
withdrew various sums from those accounts. The parties
acknowledge that information regarding the balances in those
accounts and the sum withdrawn by them by either of the
parties have been fully disclosed from one party to the
other. The parties further agree that, being aware of that
information, each of them does hereby waive and release any
claim to the remaining proceeds of those accounts or any of
the funds taken from them or dispersed from those accounts
previously by either of the parties.
8. Husband's life is insured by a universal life insurance
policy issued by Prudential Life Insurance which has a cash
value of approximately $10,750.00 and by a term policy
issued by Metropolitan Life which has a cash value of
approximately $20,000.00. Except for the requirement of
husband to maintain insurance on his life addressed in one
of the following paragraphs, wife does hereby waive, release
and relinquish any claim to or interest in either of those
policies, specifically including the cash value of those
policies, and confirms those policies and the cash value to
be the sole and separate property of husband.
9. During the marriage and following the parties'
separation husband sold various stocks and similar
investments which the parties acquired during the marriage
and husband still has in his possession some small number of
shares of that stock remaining. The parties have agreed,
for purposes of settlement, that the total value of the
stock remaining and the stock liquidated after separation by
husband has a value of $36,000.00. Wife hereby releases and
relinquishes any claims to the proceeds of that stock or the
remaining shares of stock and confirms them to be husband's
sole and separate property free of any further claim by
wife.
10. Husband shall retain the 1994 Cadillac automobile
currently in his possession and shall be responsible to pay
all expenses and other obligations arising out of his use or
ownership of the vehicle since the date of the parties'
separation.
Wife shall retain the 2006 Hyundai automobile now
in her possession and shall be responsible to pay any
expenses or liabilities arising out of her ownership or use
of the vehicle since the parites' separation. Wife's
vehicle is encumbered. Husband is not a party to the loan.
In addition there is a 1990 Dodge Caravan which is
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not operating but which the parties believe is in their
joint names. Wife will execute the title and other
documents necessary to transfer the vehicle to husband so
that he may make such disposition of it as he chooses and
wife waives any further claim to the vehicle or its value.
11. Husband shall pay wife alimony as follows:
a) The amount of alimony shall be $950.00 per month
and the amount shall not be subject to modification by this
Court or any other Court or tribunal but only by the mutual
written consent of the parties.
b) The term of alimony shall commence on the 1st of
October 2007 and shall end on the 30th of June 2011. The
term of alimony shall not be subject to modification by this
Court or any other Court or tribunal and shall only be
modified by the written consent of both parties. The
alimony shall also automatically terminate, notwithstanding
the other provisions of this subparagraph, upon the death of
either party or upon wife's remarriage or co-habitation
after the date of this agreement.
c) Husband shall designate wife as the sole primary
beneficiary of sufficient amounts of insurance on his life
to pay the remaining balance of the alimony, as that balance
declines over time, and shall maintain her as beneficiary
for a sufficient amount to cover the unpaid balance of the
alimony calculated in accordance with this paragraph. In
addition, upon request, husband shall provide proof to wife
annually that the insurance is still in effect.
The parties will both treat the payments made
pursuant to this paragraph as alimony for income tax
purposes. Further, the parties will obtain an order for
this alimony to be paid through the Domestic Relations
Office of Cumberland County.
12. There is currently a spousal support order entered in
this action against husband which requires him to pay
approximately $2,500.00 per month plus a payment on the
arrearages. The parties agree that the spousal support
order shall terminate on 30 September 2007 and that husband
shall have no further obligation for payment under that
order except as set forth in this paragraph. They further
agree that husband shall not be responsible for anymore
medical reimbursement expenses after today's date.
Notwithstanding the above, the parties agree as follows:
a) Husband shall pay to wife, within sixty (60) days
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of this agreement, the sum of $2,997.12 which represents
reimbursement of medical and related expenses calculated in
accordance with the present spousal support order, which are
due through today's date.
b) Husband shall pay any arrearage owed on the order
as of the date it is terminated, that is 30 September 2007
within sixty (60) days of today's date. The records that
have been provided to husband as of today indicate that the
arrearage owed on the order as of 6 September 2007 is
$7,859.05 but the parties recognize that the arrearage may
change between now and the end of the month. Whatever
arrearage is owed on 30 September 2007 will be paid in
accordance with this subparagraph.
13. The parties hereby waive all further claims that they
have or may have asserted against each other in this action
up until now including, without limitation, the right to
have their other marital assets equitably distributed, the
right to further alimony payments, and the right to counsel
fees or expenses. The parties agree that they accept the
terms and provisions of this agreement in full satisfaction
of the claims they have or believe they have against the
other party arising out of their marriage or this divorce
action and agree to accept the terms and provisions of this
agreement in full satisfaction of those claims.
14. Except as herein otherwise provided, each party may
dispose of his or her property in any way and each party
hereby waives and relinquishes any and all rights he or she
may now have or hereafter acquire under the present or
future laws of any jurisdiction to share in the property or
the estate of the other as a result of the marital
relationship including without limitation, statutory
allowance, widow's allowance, right of intestacy, right to
take against the will of the other, and right to act as
administrator or executor in the other's estate. Each will
at the request of the other execute, acknowledge, and
deliver any and all instruments which may be necessary or
advisable to carry into effect this mutual waiver and
relinquishment of all such interest, rights, and claims.
15. The parties represent that, with the exception of the
matters addressed in this paragraph, they have completed a
division of their household furnishing and other household
tangible personal property. Husband agrees that he shall
attempt to locate in the house and, if he is able to locate
them, will provide to wife the following items:
a) Wife's original birth certificate and passport;
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b) Wife's antique oak desk chair that she acquired
prior to the marriage;
c) dated Christmas ornaments from 1986 through 2003
and other Christmas ornaments that wife's family gave to the
parties as gifts;
d) a set of Pfaltzgraff dishes which consist of (10)
five-piece place settings, matching glasses, hurricane
lamps, platters, large vegetable bowls, gravy boat, salt and
pepper shakers, butter dish, and a sugar bowl;
e) Wife's ten-speed bicycle;
f) a camcorder and its accessories;
g) the oversized Raggedy Ann doll given to wife by
her aunt Shirley;
h) blond television snack tables which were a
Christmas gift to wife from husband;
i) camping equipment.
In addition, wife will attempt to locate and, if
she can locate, will provide to husband his wedding ring and
his passport and any other personal papers which belong to
him. Neither party guarantees the existence of these assets
or that these assets are in their possession but each party
will conduct a good faith effort to locate them and shall,
if they can locate the documents, provide them to the other
party. Otherwise, the parties have effected a complete and
satisfactory division of their household furnishings and
tangible personal property and waive all further claims to
those assets.
16. Notwithstanding the provisions of the foregoing
paragraph, the parties will each make available for
inspection by the other all photographs and video tapes and
negatives that they have of family members of the nuclear
family; that is,.the parties and their children, for
inspection by the other party, and any party wishing to have
a duplicate made of a photograph or similar item in the
other parties' possession may do so at their expense. The
parties will cooperate to arrange the inspection and
duplication of the photographs and other items, and will
personally assure the return of any items duplicated to the
other party after duplication.
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MS. SUMPLE-SULLIVAN: Kathy, you've been in
the conference room here today when we dictated this
settlement on the record?
MS. DOUGHERTY: Yes, I have.
MS. SUMPLE-SULLIVAN: And you've heard
attorney Andes dictate the agreement and is that agreement
satisfactory to you?
MS. DOUGHERTY: Yes, it is.
THE MASTER: And you understand you are bound
by the agreement when you leave here today even though you
have not affirmed it by signature?
MS. DOUGHERTY: Yes, I do.
MR. ANDES: Mr. Dougherty, you've heard the
agreement as I have dictated it, do you have any questions
about it?
MR. DOUGHERTY: I do not.
MR. ANDES: You've been here since 8:30 this
morning. We reviewed all of this, do you have any questions
about the terms of the settlement; not the agreement itself,
but what you are giving up?
MR. DOUGHERTY: I do not.
MR. ANDES: Being aware of that, are you
satisfied with it and are you willing to accept that
agreement in full satisfaction of the economic claims in
this case?
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MR. DOUGHERTY: I am willing to accept it.
MR. ANDES: And you understand that you are
bound by it right now and it doesn't matter if you sign it
tomorrow or next week, you are bound by the terms of the
agreement as we have related it to the Court?
MR. DOUGHERTY: I do.
THE MASTER: Thank you very much.
I acknowledge that I have read the above
stipulation and agreement, that I understand the terms of
settlement as set forth herein, and that by signing below I
ratify and affirm the agreement previously made and intend
to bind myself to the settlement as a contract obligating
myself to the terms of settlement and subjecting myself to
the methods and procedures of enforcement which may be
imposed by law and in particular Section 3105 of the
Domestic Relations Code.
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RICHARD M. DOUG NO. 2005-2445 CIVIL TERM
PRAECIPE TO TRANSMIT RECORD
To the Prothonotary:
Transmit the record, together with the following information to the court for entry of a divorce
decree:
1. Ground for divorce:
Irretrievable breakdown under 3301 (c)
(Strike out inapplicable section)
2. Date and manner of service of the complaint: Acreptanye of SerVx a on
May 19, 2005.
3. Complete either paragraph (a) or (b).
a. Date of execution of the affidavit of consent required by 3301 (c) of the
Divorce code:
by plainti ff September 11 , 200,,7by defendant September 11, 2007
b. (1) Date of execution of the affidavit required by 3301 (d) of the Divorce Code:
(2) Date of filing and service of the plaintiff's affidavit upon the respondent:
4. Related claims pending: None All matters have been rPhnl ved rnirsuant
to an Agreement of record reached on Septggj2ej 11,2007
which is co , but not merged, into the Divorce Decree.
5. Complete ei!Eg a orr$r
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 of plaintiff's Waiver of Notice in 3301 (c) Divorce was filed with the
Prothonotary: September 12, 2007.
Date defendant's Waiver of Notice in 01 ivo ce was filed with the
Prothonotary: September 12, 2fp(?7.
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Barbara Sumple-Stillivan, Esquire
549 Bridge Street
New Cumberland, PA 17070
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Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
VS. NO. 05 - 2445 CIVIL
RICHARD M. DOUGHERTY,
Defendant IN DIVORCE
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this day of
2007, the parties and counsel having entered into an agreement
and stipulation resolving the economic issues on September 11,
2007, the date set for a Master's hearing, the agreement and
stipulation having been transcribed, the appointment of the
Master is vacated and counsel can conclude the proceedings by
the filing of a praecipe to transmit the record with the
affidavits of consent of the parties so that a final decree in
divorce can be entered.
BY THE COURT,
Edgar B. Bayley, P.J.
cc: /a.rbara Sumple-Sullivan
Attorney for Plaintiff
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Attorney for Defendant
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Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
VS.
Richard M. Dougherty
Defendant
CIVIL, ACTION - LAW
DIVORCE
NO. 05-2445
DOMESTIC RELATIONS ORDER
This matter coming to be heard for the purpose of the entry of a Qualified Domestic Relations
Order ("QDRO") as that term is defined in Section 206(d)(3) of the Employee Retirement Income
Security Act of 1974, as amended ("ERISA"), and Section 414(p) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986,
as amended (the "Code"), and the Court having entered a Decree of Divorce in the above entitled cause
on , and the Court being full advised in the premises, does hereby make the
following findings and orders as follows:
1. GENERAL
1. The following terms as used in this Order shall be defined as follows:
a. The term "Participant" means Richard A. Dougherty, whose address is 912 Wakefield
Avenue, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055. The Participant's Social Security number is 207-
44-5218. The Participant's date of birth is April 21, 1953.
b. The "Alternate Payee" means Kathy A. Dougherty, whose address is 407 Delancy
Court, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055. The Alternate Payee's Social Security number is
209-46-1630. The Alternate Payee's date of birth is March 30, 1955.
The term "Plan" shall refer to the Avaya Inc. Pension Plan for Salaried Employees, a
defined benefit plan.
d. The term "SBP Benefit" means the retirement benefit accrued by the Participant
under Service Based Program under the Plan subject to any limits under the Plan
including limits on benefit amounts and compensation required by the Code.
e. The term "Plan Administrator" means the Pension Plan Administrator appointed by
the Avaya Inc. Employee Benefits Committee. The address for the Plan Administrator
is Avaya Inc. Pension Plan Administrator, c/o Domestic Relations Matters, 270
Davidson Avenue, 7th Floor, Somerset, NJ 08873.
2. The Alternate Payee is the former spouse of the Participant.
3. The Participant and the Alternate Payee were married on September 13, 1986, and
separated on September 1, 2004.
4. This Order relates to the provision of support, alimony, or marital property rights of the
Alternate Payee and is issued pursuant to a state domestic relations law, including a
community property law.
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II. DIVISION OF BENEFIT
The Participant is currently receiving a monthly retirement benefit from the Plan. This
benefit is being paid in the form of a joint and survivor annuity.
2. If, as and when monthly payments are made to the Participant subsequent to the date the
Plan Administrator determines that this Order is a QDRO, the Plan shall pay to the
Alternate Payee, as a shared payment form of benefit, the amount of 100% of each gross
monthly payment (including any cost-of-living increases) otherwise payable to the
Participant. The Alternate Payee also will receive the same amount of each monthly
payment subject to this Order, if any, which were suspended and separately accounted for
during the Plan Administrator's review period.
M. DISTRIBUTION OF BENEFIT
1. Monthly payments will be made to the Alternate Payee by the Plan pursuant to this Order
in the same form and at the same time as payments are made to the Participant over the life
of the Participant.
IV. DISTRIBUTION UPON DEATH
1. If Participant dies before the Alternate Payee, the Plan shall treat the Alternate Payee as
the Participant's spouse for purposes of the survivor annuity since the Participant elected a
joint and survivor annuity form of distribution and since the Alternate Payee was the
Participant's spouse on the annuity start date.
2. Should the Alternate Payee predecease the Participant, her benefit shall revert to the
Participant. The QDRO may only assign the parties' children a benefit from the Plan if they
meet the definition of an Alternate Payee (child or other dependent of the Participant). If
they do in fact meet this definition, they may be named as "Contingent Alternate Payees," so
that if the Alternate Payee predeceases the Participant, the Contingent Alternate Payees
would then begin to receive 58% of the Participant's benefit, in equal shares, for the
remainder of the Participant's lifetime. Should the Participant predecease the Contingent
Alternate Payees, the Contingent Alternate Payees' benefits shall cease. In the event that
all named Contingent Alternate Payees predecease the Participant, the portion of the
Participant's benefit assigned to the Contingent Alternate Payees' shall revert to the
Participant. The Contingent Alternate Payees are the following three children of the
Participant and Alternate Payee:
Name:
SS #:
Date of Birth:
Address:
Katie L. Dougherty
179-70-7049
June 11, 1988
912 Wakefield Ave.
Mechanicsburg, PA
17055
Patrick Y. Dougherty
234-37-8616
February 12, 1990
912 Wakefield Ave.
Mechanicsburg, PA
17055
Kelly E. Dougherty
193-72-8211
April 10, 1991
912 Wakefield Ave.
Mechanicsburg, PA
17055
V. ADMINISTRATIVE
1. The tax consequences of payments to the Alternate Payee pursuant to this Order shall be
determined pursuant to applicable law.
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2. The Participant, Alternate Payee, and the Court intend this Order to be a QDRO. If the
Plan Administrator determines that this Order is not a QDRO, the parties hereby agree to
submit to and request a court of competent jurisdiction to modify the Order to make it a
QDRO.
3. Neither the Plan and its fiduciaries nor the Company and its officers and employees shall be
responsible for any attorneys fees incurred by the Participant or Alternate Payee in
connection with obtaining or enforcing a QDRO.
4. The parties to this Order intend that it comply with the applicable provisions of ERISA and
the Code. Nothing in this Order or any amendment to this Order shall require the Plan or
the Plan Administrator to:
a. Pay any benefits not permitted under ERISA or the Code;
b. Provide any type or form of benefit or any option not provided under the Plan;
C. Provide increased benefits (determined on the basis of actuarial value) under the Plan;
or
d. Pay benefits to the Alternate Payee which are required to be paid to another Alternate
Payee under another Order previously determined to be a QDRO.
5. In the event of a conflict between the terms of this Order and the terms of the Plan, the
terms of the Plan shall control.
6. A certified copy of this Domestic Relations Order shall be provided to the Plan
Administrator.
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Approved as to form and content:
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY
STATE OF PENNA.
KATHY A. DOUGHERTY
No. 2005-2445
VERSUS
RICHARD M. DOUGHERTY
DECREE IN
DIVORCE
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AND NOVI, a?, IT IS ORDERED AND
DECREED THAT
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Kathy A. Dougherty
Richard M. Dougherty
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;
All matters have been resolved pursuant to an Agreement of record reached
on September 11, 2007 which is incorporated but not merged, into the Decree.
B THE COURT'
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Barbara Sumple-Sullivan, Esquire
Supreme Court #32317
549 Bridge Street
New Cumberland, PA 17070
(717) 774-1445
KATHY A. DOUGHERTY, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V.
DOCKET NO. 05-2445
RICHARD M. DOUGHERTY, CIVIL ACTION -LAW
Defendant
PETITION FOR ENFORCEMENT
Petitioner is Kathy A. Dougherty, an adult individual residing at 407 Delancey
Court, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
2. Respondent is Richard M. Dougherty, an adult individual residing at 912 Wakefield
Avenue, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
On September 11, 2007, Petitioner and Respondent entered into an Agreement which
was entered by the Divorce Master. The Agreement, by its terms, resolved all issues surrounding the
parties' divorce issues and was incorporated, but not merged, into the Decree in Divorce entered on
December 4, 2007. A copy of said Agreement and Decree are attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and
incorporated herein by reference.
4. Paragraph 11(a) and (b) (page 6) of the Agreement addressed the payment of Alimony
by Respondent. It provides, inter alia:
Husband shall pay wife alimony as follows:
(a) The amount of alimony shall be $950.00 per month and the amount shall not be
subject to modification by this Court or any other Court or tribunal but only by
the mutual written consent of the parties.
(b) The term of alimony shall commence on the I st of October 2007 and shall end on
the 30'hof June 2011. The term of alimony shall not be subject to modification by
this Court or any other Court or tribunal and shall only be modified by the written
consent of both parties. The alimony shall also automatically terminate,
notwithstanding the other provisions of this subparagraph, upon the death of
either party or upon wife's remarriage or co-habitation after the date of this
agreement.
5. Respondent has repeatedly failed to make the required monthly alimony payment on
the first of the month.
6. Payment was due October 1, 2007 and was received October 24, 2007, payment was
due November 1, 2007 and was received November 20, 2007, payment was due December 1, 2007
and was received December 16, 2007 and payment was due January 1, 2008 and payment has not
been received to date.
7. In light of Respondent's failure to comply with the agreement, Petitioner requests that
a case be set up with Domestic Relations to allow for wage attachment to Respondent's income.
Paragraph 11(c) (page 6) of the Agreement addresses the issue of life insurance to be
maintained by Respondent. This paragraph provides, inter alia:
(c) Husband shall designate wife as the sole primary beneficiary of
sufficient amounts of insurance on his life to pay the remaining balance ofthe
alimony, as that balance declines over time, and shall maintain her as
beneficiary for a sufficient amount to cover the unpaid balance ofthe alimony
calculated in accordance with this paragraph. In addition, upon request,
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husband shall provide proof to wife annually that the insurance is still in
effect.
9. Petitioner has requested proof of the insurance required by the Agreement on various
occasions.
10. Respondent has failed to provide same.
11. Petitioner requests this Honorable Court require Respondent to provide proof of
insurance as set forth in the parties' agreement within five (5) days of an Order.
12. Paragraph 15 (page 7) of the Agreement addresses the issue ofpersonal property to be
exchanged between the parties. This paragraph provides, inter alia:
The parties represent that, with the exception of the matters addressed in
this paragraph, they have completed a division of their household furnishing
and other household tangible personal property. Husband agrees that he shall
attempt to locate in the house and, if he is able to locate them, will provide to
wife the following items:
a) Wife's original birth certificate and passport;
b) Wife's antique oak desk chair that she acquired prior to marriage;
c) dated Christmas ornaments from 1986 through 2003 and other
Christmas ornaments that wife's family gave to the parties as gifts;
d) a set of Pfaltzgraff dishes which consist of (10) five-piece place
settings, matching glasses, hurricane lamps, platters, large
vegetable bowls, gravy boat, salt and pepper shakers, butter dish,
and a sugar bowl;
e) Wife's ten-speed bike;
f) a camcorder and its accessories;
g) the oversized Raggedy Ann doll given to wife by her aunt Shirley;
h) blond television snack tables which were a Christmas gift to wife
from husband;
i) camping equipment.
13. Petitioner has attempted to exchange the above-referenced items of personal property
with Respondent.
14. Respondent has failed to provide the items requested to cooperate in this exchange.
15. Petitioner requests this Honorable Court require Respondent to cooperate in the
personal property exchange within five (5) days of an Order.
16. Paragraph 16 (page 8) of the Agreement addresses the issue of photographs, video
tapes and negatives to be duplicated. This paragraph provides, inter alia:
Notwithstanding the provisions of the foregoing paragraph, the parties will
each make available for inspection by the other all photographs and video
tapes and negatives that they have of family members of the nuclear family;
that is, the parties and their children, for inspection by the other party, and
any party wishing to have a duplicate made of a photograph or similar item in
the other party's possession may do so at their expense. The parties will
cooperate to arrange the inspection and duplication of the photographs and
other items, and will personally assure the return of any items duplicated to
the other party after duplication.
17. Petitioner has attempted to exchange the photographs, video tapes and negatives with
Respondent.
18. Respondent failed to cooperate in this exchange.
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19. Petitioner requests this Honorable Court require Respondent to cooperate in this
exchange within five (5) days of an Order.
20. Respondent has breached the parties' Agreement by not complying with the above-
referenced paragraphs of the Agreement dated September 11, 2007, which was incorporated into the
Divorce Decree entered December 4, 2007.
21. Petitioner has been required to pay for counsel and incurred costs incident to said
Agreement.
22. Petitioner requests enforcement of the agreement and reimbursement for all counsel
fees and costs incurred as a result of this Petition and in accordance with Sections 3105(a) and
3502(e) of the Divorce Code of 1980.
23. The Honorable Edward E. Guido was previously assigned to the divorce, custody and
support issues of the parties.
24. Counsel for Respondent has not concurred with this Petition.
WHEREFORE, Petitioner requests this Honorable Court to enter an Order as follows:
The monthly alimony payment of Nine Hundred Fifty Dollars ($950.00) due on the
first of each month shall be entered as an Order through the Domestic Relations
Office and a wage attachment to Respondent's income shall be put into effect.
Until the wage attachment can be effectuated, the January, 2008 alimony payment
of Nine Hundred Fifty Dollars ($950.00) shall be paid by Respondent within two
(2) days of an Order and the February, 2008 alimony payment of Nine Hundred
Fifty Dollars ($950.00) shall be paid by Respondent on February 1, 2008. The
March, 2008 payment shall be timely made through the Domestic Relations Office;
2. Respondent shall be required to provide proof of insurance as set forth in the
parties' agreement within five (5) days of an Order;
3. Respondent shall be required to cooperate in the personal property exchange
within five (5) days of an Order;
4. Respondent shall be required to cooperate in the exchange of photographs, video
tapes and negatives within five (5) days of an Order;
5. Respondent shall pay to Petitioner the actual costs for attorney fees and costs she
incurred arising from enforcement of the parties' Agreement. This includes, but is
not limited to, the attorney fees and costs incurred for the preparation and
presentation of this Petition and attendance at hearing; and
6. Any other relief this Court deems equitable.
Dated: 23
B'ar,bara Sumple-Sullivan, Esquire
Attorney for Petitioner
549 Bridge Street
New Cumberland, PA 17070-1931
(717) 774-1445
Supreme Court I.D. No. 32317
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Exhibit A
KATHY A. DOUGHERTY,
Plaintiff
VS.
RICHARD M. DOUGHERTY,:
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 05 - 2445 CIVIL
IN DIVORCE
THE MASTER: Today is Tuesday, September 11,
2007. This is the date set for a hearing in the
above-captioned divorce proceedings. Present in the hearing
room are the Plaintiff, Kathy A. Dougherty, and her counsel
Barbara Sumple-Sullivan, and Barbara's paralegal, Amanda
Souders. Also present is the Defendant, Richard M.
Dougherty, and his counsel Samuel L. Andes.
This action was commenced by the filing of a
complaint in divorce on May 12, 2005. The complaint raised
grounds for divorce of irretrievable breakdown of the
marriage and the fault claim of indignities. Counsel have
indicated that the parties will sign and file affidavits of
consent and waivers of notice of intention to request entry
of divorce decree so that the divorce can be concluded under
Section 3301(c) of the Domestic Relations Code. Counsel
have indicated that they have the affidavits and waivers
which they will give to the Master at the conclusion of
today's proceedings. The Master's office will file the
affidavits and waivers with the Prothonotary.
The complaint also raised economic claims of
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equitable distribution, alimony, alimony pendente lite, and
counsel fees and expenses.
The parties were married on September 13,
1986, and separated on September 1, 2004. They are the
natural parents of three children, one of the children is
emancipated; the other two children are minors and reside
with husband.
After considerable negotiations today,
beginning around 9:00 this morning, counsel and the parties
began a process of trying to resolve the economic issues in
this case. The Master was advised around 4:20 today that an
agreement has been reached and the agreement is going to be
placed on the record in the presence of the parties. The
agreement as placed on the record will be considered the
substantive agreement of the parties not subject to any
changes or modifications except for correction of
typographical errors which may be made during the
transcription. The parties, when they leave the hearing
room today even though there has been no signing of the
agreement, are bound by the terms and the signatures will be
an affirmation of the terms of settlement as stated on the
record. The Master is going to have the agreement
transcribed and will send the draft to counsel to make
correction of typographical errors, if necessary. After
those corrections have been made, the parties will be asked
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to affirm the agreement by signature. After the Master has
received a completed copy of the agreement, the Master will
prepare an order vacating his appointment and counsel can
then file a praecipe transmitting the record to the Court.
Mr. Andes.
MR. ANDES: The parties have agreed to
resolve all the economic issues in their case on the
following terms:
1. Wife shall transfer to husband all her right, title,
and interest in the marital residence at 912 Wakefield
Avenue, Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, by special warranty
deed which wife shall execute promptly upon presentation of
the deed to her or her attorney by husband or his attorney.
Husband will be responsible to pay in accordance with its
terms and on a timely basis the mortgage installments which
are owed to Midwest Loan Services, Inc., which debt is
secured by a mortgage against the residence. Further,
husband shall be responsible to refinance the mortgage to
obtain wife's release from the obligation which the mortgage
secures, or to otherwise obtain her unconditional release
from any liability or claim on that mortgage no later than
30 June 2010. Husband agrees to indemnify and hold wife
harmless for the mortgage, taxes, and any insurance
responsibilities arising out of the Wakefield Avenue
property of the mortgages. The home is currently encumbered
with a mortgage due and owing to Midwest Loan Services,
Inc., loan No. 66944.
2. Husband is the recipient of a monthly retirement or
pension payment from the Avaya Inc., pension plan for
salaried employees which pays $1,358.83 per month. Husband
shall assign and transfer to wife that entire monthly
payment for the balance of his life pursuant to a QDRO to be
prepared and entered in this case. Until such time as the
QDRO takes effect and the payment is made directly to wife,
to the extent that husband receives payments on the Avaya
pension, he will promptly transmit them to wife. The
parties agree that they shall cooperate with each other and
others as necessary to obtain the entry and implementation
of that order and shall share equally the cost of the order.
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The parties represent that husband has previously elected a
survivor annuity equal to 50% of the monthly retirement
benefit in wife's favor and the parties agree that that
election shall continue in effect.
In the event that wife predeceases husband,
42% of the monthly annuity payment being received by wife at
that time, which is currently in the amount of $1,358.83
shall revert to and be paid by the pension administrator to
husband. To the extent permitted by the pension plan, wife
shall have the right to distribute the remaining 58% of the
annuity payment to her estate or to her named beneficiaries.
3. Husband shall transfer to wife, by a tax-free roll over
from one of the retirement accounts named in the following
paragraph, the sum of $88,500.00 to wife's individual
retirement account with Prudential Securities: In the event
that a QDRO is required to make that transfer, the parties
will cooperate to obtain and implement the order and will
share equally the cost of such order. The parties will
endeavor to complete the transfer of that within thirty (30)
days of the date of this agreement. In the event that the
transfer is not completed within thirty (30) days of the
date of this agreement, the amount transferred shall include
the investment return on that sum generated had that sum
been in and been transferred out of husband's MML Investors
individual retirement account, Account No. APJ-223590.
4. Husband shall retain the balances in his Avaya 401(k)
plan, his SPS 401(k) plan, and his MML Investors IRA,
Account No. APJ-223590, after the-transfer made pursuant to
the preceding paragraph. In addition to that, husband shall
retain the balance in his Prudential Securities IRA. Wife
waives all interest in or claim to husband's benefits within
those accounts after the transfer contemplated by the
preceding pata#aph.
5. Wife shall retain the balance in her IRA with
Prudential Securities and husband waives any claim to or
interest in that asset.
6. The parties agree that wife has previously received the
cash proceeds of the sale of an apartment building in
Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, in the approximate amount of
$67,914.00; that husband has paid income tax on one-half of
the taxable proceeds of that sale, and that wife is
responsible to pay income tax on the other one-half of the
taxable proceeds of that sale. The parties agree that wife
shall retain those proceeds after payment of her portion of
the tax and husband waives and releases any claim to them.
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7. At the time of the parties' separation they owned
various balances in bank and credit union accounts and
withdrew various sums from those accounts. The parties
acknowledge that information regarding the balances in those
accounts and the sum withdrawn by them by either of the
parties have been fully disclosed from one party to the
other. The parties further agree that, being aware of that
information, each of them does hereby waive and release any
claim to the remaining proceeds of those accounts or any of
the funds taken from them or dispersed from those accounts
previously by either of the parties.
8. Husband's life is insured by a universal life insurance
policy issued by Prudential Life Insurance which has a cash
value of approximately $10,750.00 and by a term policy
issued by Metropolitan Life which has a cash value of
approximately $20,000.00. Except for the requirement of
husband to maintain insurance on his life addressed in one
of the following paragraphs, wife does hereby waive, release
and relinquish any claim to or interest in either of those
policies, specifically including the cash value of those
policies, and confirms those policies and the cash value to
be the sole and separate property of husband.
9. During the marriage and following the parties'
separation husband sold various stocks and similar
investments which the parties acquired during the marriage
and husband still has in his possession some small number of
shares of that stock remaining. The parties have agreed,
for purposes of settlement, that the total value of the
stock remaining and the stock liquidated after separation by
husband has a value of $36,000.00. Wife hereby releases and
relinquishes any claims to the proceeds of that stock or the
remaining shares of stock and confirms them to be husband's
sole and separate property free of any further claim by
wife.
10. Husband shall retain the 1994 Cadillac automobile
currently in his possession and shall be responsible to pay
all expenses and other obligations arising out of his use or
ownership of the vehicle since the date of the parties'
separation.
Wife shall retain the 2006 Hyundai automobile now
in her possession and shall be responsible to pay any
expenses or liabilities arising out of her ownership or use
of the vehicle since the parites' separation. Wife's
vehicle is encumbered. Husband is not a party to the loan.
In addition there is a 1990 Dodge Caravan which is
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not operating but which the parties believe is in their
joint names. Wife will execute the title and other
documents necessary to transfer the vehicle to husband so
that he may make such disposition of it as he chooses and
wife waives any further claim to the vehicle or its value.
11. Husband shall pay wife alimony as follows:
a) The amount of alimony shall be $950.00 per month
and the amount shall not be subject to modification by this
Court or any other Court or tribunal but only by the mutual
written consent of the parties.
b) The term of alimony shall commence on the 1st of
October 2007 and shall end on the 30th of June 2011. The
term of alimony shall not be subject to modification by this
Court or any other Court or tribunal and shall only be
modified by the written consent of both parties. The
alimony shall also automatically terminate, notwithstanding
the other provisions of this subparagraph, upon the death of
either party or upon wife's remarriage or co-habitation
after the date of this agreement.
c) Husband shall designate wife as the sole primary
beneficiary of sufficient amounts of insurance on his life
to pay the remaining balance of the alimony, as that balance
declines over time, and shall maintain her as beneficiary
for a sufficient amount to cover the unpaid balance of the
alimony calculated in accordance with this paragraph. In
addition, upon request, husband shall provide proof to wife
annually that the insurance is still in effect.
The parties will both treat the payments made
pursuant to this paragraph as alimony for income tax
purposes. Further, the parties will obtain an order for
this alimony to be paid through the Domestic Relations
Office of Cumberland County.
12. There is currently a spousal support order entered in
this action against husband which requires him to pay
approximately $2,500.00 per month plus a payment on the
arrearages. The parties agree that the spousal support
order shall terminate on 30 September 2007 and that husband
shall have no further obligation for payment under that
order except as set forth in this paragraph. They further
agree that husband shall not be responsible for anymore
medical reimbursement expenses after today's date.
Notwithstanding the above, the parties agree as follows:
a) Husband shall pay to wife, within sixty (60) days
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of this agreement, the sum of $2,997.12 which represents
reimbursement of medical and related expenses calculated in
accordance with the present spousal support order, which are
due through today's date.
b) Husband shall pay any arrearage owed on the order
as of the date it is terminated, that is 30 September 2007
within sixty (60) days of today's date. The records that
have been provided to husband as of today indicate that the
arrearage owed on the order as of 6 September 2007 is
$7,859.05 but the parties recognize that the arrearage may
change between now and the end of the month. Whatever
arrearage is owed on 30 September 2007 will be paid in
accordance with this subparagraph.
13. The parties hereby waive all further claims that they
have or may have asserted against each other in this action
up until now including, without limitation, the right to
have their other marital assets equitably distributed, the
right to further alimony payments, and the right to counsel
fees or expenses. The parties agree that they accept the
terms and provisions of this agreement in full satisfaction
of the claims they have or believe they have against the
other party arising out of their marriage or this divorce
action and agree to accept the terms and provisions of this
agreement in full satisfaction of those claims.
14. Except as herein otherwise provided, each party may
dispose of his or her property in any way and each party
hereby waives and relinquishes any and all rights he or she
may now have or hereafter acquire under the present or
future laws of any jurisdiction to share in the property or
the estate of the other as a result of the marital
relationship including without limitation, statutory
allowance, widow's allowance, right of intestacy, right to
take against the will of the other, and right to act as
administrator or executor in the other's estate. Each will
at the request of the other execute, acknowledge, and
deliver any and all instruments which may be necessary or
advisable to carry into effect this mutual waiver and
relinquishment of all such interest, rights, and claims.
15. The parties represent that, with the exception of the
matters addressed in this paragraph, they have completed a
division of their household furnishing and other household
tangible personal property. Husband agrees that he shall
attempt to locate in the house and, if he is able to locate
them, will provide to wife the following items:
a) Wife's original birth certificate and passport;
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b) Wife's antique oak desk chair that she acquired
prior to the marriage;
c) dated Christmas ornaments from 1986 through 2003
and other Christmas ornaments that wife's family gave to the
parties as gifts;
d) a set of Pfaltzgraff dishes which consist of (10)
five-piece place settings, matching glasses, hurricane
lamps, platters, large vegetable bowls, gravy boat, salt and
pepper shakers, butter dish, and a sugar bowl;
e) Wife's ten-speed bicycle;
f) a camcorder and its accessories;
g) the oversized Raggedy Ann doll given to wife by
her aunt Shirley; `
h) blond television snack tables which were a
Christmas gift to wife from husband;
i) camping equipment.
In addition, wife will attempt to locate and, if
she can locate, will provide to husband his wedding ring and
his passport and any other personal papers which belong to
him. Neither party guarantees the existence of these assets
or that these assets are in their possession but each party
will conduct a good faith effort to locate them and shall,
if they can locate the documents, provide them to the other
party. Otherwise, the parties have effected a complete and
satisfactory division of their household furnishings and
tangible personal property and waive all further claims to
those assets.
16. Notwithstanding the provisions of the foregoing
paragraph, the parties will each make available for
inspection by the other all photographs and video tapes and
negatives that they have of family members of the nuclear
family; that is,.the parties and their children, for
inspection by the other party, and any party wishing to have
a duplicate made of a photograph or similar item in the
other parties' possession may do so at their expense. The
parties will cooperate to arrange the inspection and
duplication of the photographs and other items, and will
personally assure the return of any items duplicated to the
other party after duplication.
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MS. SUMPLE-SULLIVAN: Kathy, you've been in
the conference room here today when we dictated this
settlement on the record?
MS. DOUGHERTY: Yes, I have.
MS. SUMPLE-SULLIVAN: And you've heard
attorney Andes dictate the agreement and is that agreement
satisfactory to you?
MS. DOUGHERTY: Yes, it is.
THE MASTER: And you understand you are bound
by the agreement when you leave here today even though you
have not affirmed it by signature?
MS. DOUGHERTY: Yes, I do.
MR. ANDES: Mr. Dougherty, you've heard the
agreement as I have dictated it, do you have any questions
about it?
MR. DOUGHERTY: I do not.
MR. ANDES: You've been here since 8:30 this
morning. We reviewed all of this, do you have any questions
about the terms of the settlement; not the agreement itself,
but what you are giving up?
MR. DOUGHERTY: I do not.
MR. ANDES: Being aware of that, are you
satisfied with it and are you willing to accept that
agreement in full satisfaction of the economic claims in
this case?
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MR. DOUGHERTY: I am willing to accept it.
MR. ANDES: And you understand that you are
bound by it right now and it doesn't matter if you sign it
tomorrow or next week, you are bound by the terms of the
agreement as we have related it to the Court?
MR. DOUGHERTY: I do.
THE MASTER: Thank you very much.
I acknowledge that I have read the above
stipulation and agreement, that I understand the terms of
settlement as set forth herein, and that by signing below I
ratify and affirm the agreement previously made and intend
to bind myself to the settlement as a contract obligating
myself to the terms of settlement and subjecting myself to
the methods and procedures of enforcement which may be
imposed by law and in particular Section 3105 of the
Domestic Relations Code.
WITNESS;,zlZ 1 DATE:
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY
STATE OF PENNA.
KATHY A. DOUGHERTY -- ii
VERSUS
RICHARD M. DOUGHERTY
NO.
2005-2445
DECREE IN
DIVORCE
12:40 PM
AND NOW.
December 4
1 , IT IS ORDERED AND
2007
DECREED THAT Kathy A. Dougherty PLAINTIFF,
AND Richard M. Dougherty I 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
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YET BEEN ENTERED;
All matters have been resolved pursuant to an Agreement of =Qrd reaCbed
on 134-ptember 11, 2007 which is
BY THE COURT:
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Edward E. Guido
ATTEST: J
PROTHONOTARY
Certified Copy Issued: ECEMB R 5; 2007
Barbara Sumple-Sullivan, Esquire
Supreme Court #32317
549 Bridge Street
New Cumberland, PA 17070
(717) 774-1445
KATHY A. DOUGHERTY, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V.
NO. 05-2445
RICHARD M. DOUGHERTY, CIVIL, ACTION -LAW
Defendant :
VERIFICATION
I, Kathy A. Dougherty, hereby certify that the facts set forth in the foregoing Petition
For Enforcement 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. §4904
relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
DATED: , 2008
Barbara Sumple-Sullivan, Esquire
Supreme Court #32317
549 Bridge Street
New Cumberland, PA 17070
(717) 774-1445
KATHY A. DOUGHERTY, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. : DOCKET NO. 05-2445
RICHARD M. DOUGHERTY, CIVIL ACTION -LAW
Defendant
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Amanda L. Souders, Paralegal to Barbara Sumple-Sullivan, Esquire, do hereby certify
that on this date, I served a true and correct copy of the Petition for Enforcement, in the above-
captioned matter upon the following individual, by United States first-class mail, postage prepaid,
addressed as follows:
Samuel L. Andes, Esquire
P.O. Box 168
Lemoyne, PA 17043
DATE: ? b
Amanda L. Souders, Paralegal to
Barbara Sumple-Sullivan, Esquire
549 Bridge Street
New Cumberland, PA 17070-1931
(717) 774-1445
Supreme Court I.D. 32317
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Barbara Sumple-Sullivan, Esquire
Supreme Court #32317
549 Bridge Street
New Cumberland, PA 17070
(717) 774-1445
KATHY A. DOUGHERTY, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
?. DOCKET NO. 05-2445
RICHARD M. DOUGHERTY, CIVIL ACTION -LAW
Defendant
RULE
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0.A 0a%*%y , 2008 on consideration of
AND NOW, this ?.? day of 3 -
Plaintiff's Petition for Enforcement, a RULE is issued on Defendant to show cause, if any,
why the Court should not grant the relief requested.
The Rule is returnable within 10
days from the date of service hereof.
BY THE COURT:
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KATHY A. DOUGHERTY,
Plaintiff
VS.
RICHARD M. DOUGHERTY,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
DOCKET NO. 05-2445
CIVIL ACTION -LAW
DEFENDANT'S ANSWER TO PLAINTIFF'S PETITION FOR ENFORCEMENT
AND NOW comes the above-named Defendant by his attorney, Samuel L. Andes,
and makes the following Answer to Plaintiff's Petition for Enforcement:
1 through 4. Admitted.
5. Denied. Defendant has continued to pay alimony on the same schedule as he
paid spousal support and APL to Plaintiff throughout the marriage, by making the proper
payment as he is paid every two weeks. As a result of that payment schedule, the
payments are not made and received on the first day of each month because Defendant
makes payments of the alimony as he receives his salary payments every two weeks.
6. Denied. The averments set forth in the answer to Paragraph 5 above are
incorporated herein by reference.
7. Admitted. By way of further answer, Defendant states that he has already
proposed such an arrangement to Plaintiff and her attorney on the condition that the
alimony payment for which is wages are attached be net of the child support order
entered against Plaintiff.
8. Admitted.
9. Admitted.
10. Denied as stated. Defendant took prompt steps after the agreement of the
parties to comply with the provisions of that agreement regarding insurance on his life and
to obtain the documents necessary to confirm that to Plaintiff and her attorney. To date,
however, and despite repeated requests and demands from Defendant, the life insurance
company, MetLife, has failed to provide him with verification of the beneficiary designation
Defendant believes he has made. Defendant continues to request confirmation of that
from the insurance company.
11. Defendant agrees that Plaintiff makes that request and states that he has
taken all steps reasonably available to him to satisfy that request. The averments set
forth in the Answer to Paragraph 10 above are admitted.
12. Admitted.
13. Denied as stated. Defendant searched the marital residence and located
such of the items identified in Paragraph 12 that he could locate and then took them to
Plaintiff's home to deliver them to her. Defendant is not aware of any further requests by
Plaintiff for additional items.
14. Denied. Respondent conducted a good faith search of the residence to locate
the residence listed in Paragraph 12 and delivered such of those items that he could locate
to Plaintiff. He has not failed to comply with or perform his obligations under that
Paragraph, which only requires him to "attempt to locate in the house and, if he is able to
locate them, ... provide to Wife" the listed items. Defendant has fully complied with that
paragraph.
15. Defendant recognizes that Plaintiff makes that request but he states that he
has done all he can to cooperate with Plaintiff in the exchange of the personal property in
accordance with the agreement between the parties.
16. Admitted.
17. Denied. Plaintiff herself is in possession of the vast majority of the
photographs, films, and videos which the parties are to divide and Plaintiff has made no
effort to deliver or make those items available for inspection by Defendant. Defendant
has only approximately twenty family photographs, most of which are framed and hang on
the walls in the house, and Defendant has duplicated those digitally and has delivered or
attempted to deliver to Plaintiff a disk containing those copies.
18. Denied. Defendant has done all he can to comply with the requirements of
the quoted paragraph. It is Plaintiff who has failed to make photographs and other items
available for inspection or division.
19. Defendant admits that Plaintiff so requests but Defendant states he has done
all he can to comply with the provisions of the agreement.
20. Denied. Defendant incorporated herein the averments in the foregoing
paragraphs of this Answer. Defendant has done his best to comply with and perform the
obligations of the agreement between the parties.
21. Denied. Defendant believes that the costs and fees incurred by Plaintiff are a
result of Plaintiff's refusal to cooperate or her unreasonable demands for enforcement of
the agreement. Defendant denies that he owes Plaintiff any attorneys fees or other costs
for these proceedings.
22. Denied for the reasons set forth in the Answer to 21 above.
23. Admitted.
24. Admitted.
WHEREFORE, Defendant prays this court to dismiss Plaintiff's Petition for
Enforcement.
a-MUOT L. An drds
Attorney for Defendant
Supreme Court ID 17225
525 North 12th Street
Lemoyne, PA 17043
(717) 761-5361
I verify that the statements made in this document are true and correct. I
understand that any false statements in this document are subject to the penalties of 18
Pa. C.S. 4904 (unsworn falsification to authorities).
Date:-6(- I
RICHARD M. DOUGHE
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Barbara Sumple-Sullivan, Esquire
Supreme Court #32317
549 Bridge Street
New Cumberland, PA 17070
(717) 774-1445 _
KATHY A. DOUGHERTY, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Plaintiff
V.
RICHARD M. DOUGHERTY,
Defendant
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: NO. 05-2445
CIVIL ACTION -LAW
IN DIVORCE/ CUSTODY
NOTICE OF INTENTION TO RESUME PRIOR NAME
NOTICE is hereby given that Defendant in the above-captioned matter, having been
granted a final decree in divorce on the 0 day of December, 2007, hereby intends to resume and
hereafter use the previous name of Kathy A. Yates and gives this written notice avowing her
intention in accordance with the provisions of the Act of 54 Pa. C.S. §704.
TO BE KNOWN AS:
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
: SS.
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
On this, the 4t' day of August, 2008 before me, a Notary Public, the undersigned officer,
personally appeared Kathy A. Dougherty, known to me (or satisfactorily proven) to be the person
whose name is subscribed to the within instrument, and acknowledged that she executed the
foregoing Notice of Intention to Resume Prior Name for the purposes contained therein.
WHEREOF, I hereunto set my hand and official seal.
My Commission Expir88MMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
Notarial Seal
Barbara Sumple-Sullivan, Notary Public
New Cumberland Boro, Cumberland Cotmty
My Commission E)ires.Nov. 15, 2011
Member, Pennsylvania Association of Notaries
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