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JOHN N. HANKS,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
: CIVIL ACTION . LAW
; NO. 05- ~ ry~'f-j CIVIL TERM
Defendant : IN DIVORCE
JULIA W. HANKS,
NOTICE
You have been sued in court. If you wish to defend against the claims set forth in the
following pages, you must take prompt adion. You are warned that if you fail to do so, the
case may proceed without you and a decree of divorce or annulment may be entered against
you by the court. A judgment may also be entered against you for any other claim or relief
requested in these papers by the Plaintiff. You may lose money or property or other rights
important to you, including custody or visitation of your children.
When the ground for the divorce is indignities or irretrievable breakdown of the
marriage, you may request marriage counseling, A list of marriage counselors is available in
the Office of the Prothonotary at the Cumberland County Courthouse, High and Hanover
Streets, Carlisle Pennsylvania.
IF YOU DO NOT FILE A CLAIM FOR ALIMONY, DIVISION OF PROPERTY,
LAWYER'S FEES OR EXPENSES BEFORE A DIVORCE OR ANNULMENT IS
GRANTED, YOU MAY LOSE THE RIGHT TO CLAIM ANY OF THEM.
YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU DO
NOT HAVE A LAWYER OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE
OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP.
Cumberland County Bar Association
2 Liberty Avenue
Carlisle, PA 17013
Phone 717249-3166
Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
JOHN N. HANKS,
v.
: CIVIL ACTION
JULIA W. HANKS,
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: NO. 05- C\ ') 3'1 CIVIL TERM
Defendant : IN DIVORCE
COMPLAINT UNDER SECTION 3301(c)
OF THE DIVORCE CODE
1. Plaintiff is John N. Hanks, who currently resides at 1885 W Lisburn Road, Carlisle, Pa
17013.
2. Defendant is Julia W. Hanks, who currently resides at 219 South 17th Street, Camp Hill Pa
17001.
3. Plaintiff and Defendant have been bona fide residents in the Commonwealth for at least
six months immediately previous to filing this Complaint.
4. Plaintiff and Defendant were married on December 18,1965.
5. There have been no prior actions of divorce or for annulment between the parties hereto in
this or any other jurisdiction.
6. The marriage is irretrievably broken.
7. The parties have been advised that counseling is available, and that either may have the
right to request that the Court order the parties to participate in counseling.
8. There were two children born during this marriage whose names and dates of birth are as
follows: John N. Hanks Jr. whose date of birth is 1/26/1968 and Julie D. Hanks whose
date of birth is 4/30/1972. Both children of this marriage are adults.
9. Neither of the parties in this action is presently a member ofthe armed forces.
10. The plaintiff and Defendant are both citizens of the United States.
COUNT I-DIVORCE
II. The plaintiff avers that the grounds on which the action is based are as follows;
a. that Defendant has offered such indignities to the Plaintiff, the injured and
innocent spouse so as to make Plaintiffs condition burdensome and life
intolerable;
b. that the marriage is irretrievably broken.
COUNT II-EQUlTBLE DISTRIBUTION
12. During the marriage Plaintiff and Defendant have acquired various items of marital
property, both real and personal which are subject to equitable distribution under
Chapter 35 of the Divorce Code. These items include but are not limited to:
a. The marital residence
b. Personal property located at the marital residence
c. Plaintiffs pension, profit and or 40 I K plan.
d. Automobiles.
e. Numerous other items of personal property too numerous to enumerate.
f. Numerous stock, cash and investment accounts in the joint name of the defendant
and the defendant's mother.
INJUNCTIVE RELIEF
13. Plaintiff believes that Defendant has, or intends to remove or dissipate assets from this
jurisdiction, (specifically, large quantities of cash and stock in her name and her mothers
name) dispose of, alienate, encumber with the intent of defeating Plaintiffs right as prayed
for above, all of which would irreparably harm Plaintiff.
14. The removal from this jurisdiction, disposal of, alienation, encumbering and or
dissipation of any or all marital assets by Defendant has been or will be detrimental to the
rights of Plaintiff and would defeat the purposes of the Divorce Code, all of which would
irreparably harm Plaintiff.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff requests this honorable court:
a. Enter a decree of divorce.
b. Equitably distribute all property, both personal and real, owned by the parties
c. Freeze all non essential marital assets and specifically any or all funds the
Defendant has in her name and the name of her mother that are not being used for
normal daily, weekly and monthly expenses.
d. Grant such further relief as the Court may deem equitable and just.
Respectfully Submitted,
The Law Offices of Richard R. Gan
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VERIFICATION
I verify that the attached complaint for divorce is true and correct to the best
of my knowledge. I understand that false statements herein are made subject to the
penalties ofPA CS 4904, relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
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JOHN N. HANKS,
Plain tiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYL VANIA
v.
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JULIA W. HANKS,
: NO. 05- ) 'l'?'f CIVIL TERM
Defendant : IN DIVORCE
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, TO WIT, THIS
day of
2005, upon consideration of
of the foregoing Petition for Hearing and Ex Parte Temporary Injunctive Order, filed on behalf of the
Petitioner, indicating that immediate and irreparable harm would result before the matter would
be heard on motion, it is hereby ORDERED and DECREED that a temporary preliminary
injunction be issued upon Respondent: Respondent is hereby enjoined and restrained from
disposing, transferring, withdrawing, cashh;1g, surrendering or in any other way distributing any
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: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYL VANIA
v.
: CIVIL ACTION
JULIA W. HANKS,
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: NO. 05-.n 3'1 CIVIL TERM
Defendant : IN DIVORCE
PETITION FOR HEARING AND EX PARTE TEMPORARY INJUNCTIVE ORDER
AND NOW comes John N. Hanks, Petitioner, by his attorney, Richard R. Gan and
Brings the following Petition for Hearing and Ex parte Temporary Injunctive Order and respectfully
Represents the following:
1. Petitioner is John N. Hanks, who currently resides at 1885 W. Lisburn Road, Carlisle, PA
17013.
2. Respondent is Julia W. Hanks, who currently resides at 219 South 17th Street, Camp Hill
Pa 17001.
3. Plaintiff and Defendant were married on December 18,1965.
4. A complaint for Divorce was filed to the above term and number on May 24, 2005.
5. This complaint in divorce filed on behalf of Petitioner, contained claims for
equitable distribution and injunctive relief.
6. During the course of their marriage, the parties acquired assets, including real and
personal property which constitute marital property within the meaning and intern ofthe
Pennsylvania Divorce Code and which are subject to equitable distribution,.
7. That substantial assets of the marriage consist of jointly owned stocks, mutual funds and
cash owned by the defendant and her mother.
8. Petitioner fears and believes that if not restrained and permanently enjoined from doing
so, Respondent will invade, spend and squander these funds estimated to be in excess of
$200,000.00.
9. Petitioner believes and therefore avers that these marital assets that are in excess of what
is needed to maintain all responsibilities of the marital residence and the respondents
current home, should be frozen by this court until the conclusion of this proceeding.
10. Pursuant to section 3323 (f) of the Divorce Code, this court has full equity powers and
jurisdiction to issue injunctions or other orders which are necessary to protect the interests
of the parties or to effectuate the purposes of this part, and may grant such other relief or
remedy as equity and justice required. If Respondent is allowed to dissipate assets and
specifically the above referenced financial assets of the marriage, Petitioner will suffer
irreparable harm and forever lose his rights to equitable distribution of marital property
unless Respondent is enjoined from dissipating marital assets within her control.
II. The relief sought by Petitioner is necessary to protect his interest in the marital assets,
effectuate the purpose of the Divorce Code and is required by equity and justice.
12. Petitioner has no adequate remedy at law.
13. Pursuant to Section 3505(a) of the Divorce Code, "Where it appears to the court that a
party. . . is about to remove property of that party from the jurisdiction of the court or is
about to dispose of, alienate or encumber property in order to defeat equitable
distribution, alimony pendent elite, alimony. ., or similar award, an injunction may be
issued to prevent the removal of or disposition and the property may be attached as
prescribed by general rules.
WHEREFORE, Petitioner respectfully prays this honorable court, based on the
foregoing Petition for Hearing and Ex Parte Temporary Order, enter an Order:
a. Setting this matter for hearing.
b. Temporarily enjoining and restraining Respondent from encumbering, dissipating,
selling or otherwise alienating any and all marital assets of the parties, and
c. Freezing all non essential assets of the parties.
Respectfully Submitted,
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JOHN N. HANKS,
PLAINTIFF
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V.
JULIA W. HANKS,
DEFENDANT
05-2734 CIVIL TERM
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this ~ ~
day of June, 2005, IT IS ORDERED that a
hearing shall be conducted on the within petition at 11 :00 a.m., Wednesday, June 15,
2005, in Courtroom Number 2, Cumberland County Courthouse, Carlisle, Pennsylvania.
Pending that hearing both parties are enjoined and prohibited from disposing,
transferring, withdrawing, cashing, surrendering or in any other way distributing
property, monies or securities that constitute marital assets.
By the Court,
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For John N. Hanks
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: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
JOHN N. HANKS,
v.
: CIVIL ACTION
JULIA W. HANKS,
: NO. 05-)73'1 CIVIL TERM
Defendant : IN DIVORCE
PETITION FOR HEARING AND EX PARTE TEMPORARY INJUNCTIVE ORDER
AND NOW comes John N. Hanks, Petitioner, by his attorney, Richard R. Gan and
Brings the following Petition for Hearing and Ex parte Temporary Injunctive Order and respectfully
Represents the following:
1. Petitioner is John N. Hanks, who currently resides at 1885 W. Lisburn Road, Carlisle, PA
170\3.
2. Respondent is Julia W. Hanks, who currently resides at 219 South 17th Street, Camp Hill
Pa 17001.
3. Plaintiff and Defendant were married on December 18, 1965.
4. A complaint for Divorce was filed to the above term and number on May 24, 2005.
5. This complaint in divorce filed on behalf of Petitioner, contained claims for
equitable distribution and injunctive relief.
6. During the course of their marriage, the parties acquired assets, including real and
personal property which constitute marital property within the meaning and intern of the
Pennsylvania Divorce Code and which are subject to equitable distribution,.
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7. That substantial assets of the marriage consist of jointly owned stocks, mutual funds and
cash owned by the defendant and her mother.
8. Petitioner fears and believes that if not restrained and permanently enjoined from doing
so, Respondent will invade, spend and squander these funds estimated to be in excess of
$200,000.00.
9. Petitioner believes and therefore avers that these marital assets that are in excess of what
is needed to maintain all responsibilities of the marital residence and the respondents
current home, should be frozen by this court until the conclusion of this proceeding.
10. Pursuant to section 3323 (f) of the Divorce Code, this court has full equity powers and
jurisdiction to issue injunctions or other orders which are necessary to protect the interests
of the parties or to effectuate the purposes of this part, and may grant such other relief or
remedy as equity and justice required. If Respondent is allowed to dissipate assets and
specifically the above referenced financial assets of the marriage, Petitioner will suffer
irreparable harm and forever lose his rights to equitable distribution of marital property
unless Respondent is enjoined from dissipating marital assets within her control.
11. The relief sought by Petitioner is necessary to protect his interest in the marital assets,
effectuate the purpose of the Divorce Code and is required by equity and justice.
12. Petitioner has no adequate remedy at law.
13. Pursuant to Section 3505(a) of the Divorce Code, "Where it appears to the court that a
party...is about to remove property of that party from the jurisdiction of the court or is
about to dispose of, alienate or encumber property in order to defeat equitable
distribution, alimony pendent elite, alimony... or similar award, an injunction may be
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issued to prevent the removal of or disposition and the property may be attached as
prescribed by general rules.
WHEREFORE, Petitioner respectfully prays this honorable court, based on the
foregoing Petition for Hearing and Ex Parte Temporary Order, enter an Order:
a. Setting this matter for hearing.
b. Temporarily enjoining and restraining Respondent from encumbering, dissipating,
selling or otherwise alienating any and all marital assets of the parties, and
c. Freezing all non essential assets of the parties.
Respectfully Submitted,
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: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
JOHN N. HANKS,
Defendant
: CIVIL ACTION
~ NO. 05~i 3,/
: IN DIVORCE
CIVIL TERM
v,
JULIA W. HANKS,
PETITION FOR HEARING AND EX PARTE TEMPORARY ORDER
AND NOW comes John N. Hanks, Petitioner, by his attorney, Richard R. Gan and
Brings the following Petition for Hearing and Ex parte Temporary Order and respectfully
Represents the following:
I. Petitioner is John N. Hanks, who currently resides at 1885 W. Lisburn Road, Carlisle, P A
17013.
2. Respondent is Julia W. Hanks, currently resides at 219 South 17th Street, Camp Hill Pa
17001.
3. Plaintiff and Defendant were married on December 18,1965.
4. A complaint for Divorce was filed to the above term and number on May 24, 2005.
5. This complaint in divorce filed on behalf of Petitioner, contained claims for
equitable distribution and injunctive relief.
6. Defendant vacated the marital residence on April 12, 2005 and established her residence
with her mother, who has since passed.
7. That defendant is now harassing the Plaintiff, showing up at his home at all hours,
demanding to be let in, interrupting his sleep, sanctity and peace and threatening to
interfere with his life in every possible way.
8. Plaintiff fears and believes that if not restrained and permanently enjoined from doing so,
Respondent will continue to harass him, block his driveway, and invade his privacy
throughout this proceeding and beyond.
9. Plaintiff further avers that the Defendant has her own home and is doing these things
simply because he has started to date since the filing of this divorce.
10. Plaintiff is fully willing to cooperate with Defendant to remove items of personal property
from the marital residence in an orderly and plarmed fashion, absent harassment, shouting
and derogatory statements
11. The Plaintiff lastly believes that if not restrained by means of granting the Plaintiff
exclusive use of the marital residence until further hearing in this matter that Defendants
actions may escalate to violence or worse.
12. Petitioner has no adequate remedy at law.
WHEREFORE, Petitioner respectfully prays this honorable court, based on the
foregoing Petition for Hearing and Ex Parte Temporary Order, enter an Order:
a. Setting this matter for hearing.
b. Temporarily enjoining and restraining Respondent from coming onto the marital
residence which may be accurately described as 1885
c. West Lisburn Road, Carlisle PA, and
d. Granting the exclusive occupancy of the marital residence to the Plaintiff until
further order of this court.
Respectfully Submitted,
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17 West South Street
Carlisle, Pennsylvania, 17013
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JOHN N. HANKS,
PLAINTIFF
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V.
JULIA W. HANKS,
DEFENDANT
05-2734 CIVIL TERM
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this
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day of July, 2005, IT IS ORDERED that a
hearing shall be conducted on the petition of John N. Hanks for exclusive possession of
the marital residence at 3:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 20, 2005, in Courtroom Number 2,
Cumberland County Courthouse, Carlisle, Pennsylvania. Temporarily, pending the
hearing husband shall have exclusive possession of the',marital residency
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Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
vs.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 05-2734 CIVIL
JULIA W. HANKS,
Defendant
IN RE: PETITION FOR EXCLUSIVE POSSESSION/OCCUPANCY
OF MARITAL REISDENCE
ORDER
AND NOW, this L t. I day of July, 2005, following hearing and review of pertinent
case law, the petition of the plaintiff for exclusive possession/occupancy of the marital residence
is DENIED.
BY THE COURT,
Richard R. Gan, Esquire
For the Plaintiff
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John F. King, Esquire
For the Defendant
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FRIEDMAN & KING, P.C.
John F. King, Esquire
ID #61919
600 N. Second Street
Penthouse Suite
P. O. Box 984
Harrisburg, PA 17108
Tel.: (717) 236-8000/Fax: (717) 236-8080
Attorney for Defendant
Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
JOHN N. HANKS,
v.
: NO. 05-2734 CIVIL TERM
Defendant
: CIVIL ACTION .. LAW
: IN DIVORCE
JULIA W. HANKS,
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 mone:y or property or other rights
important to you, including custody or visitation of your children.
When the ground for the divorce is indignities or irretrievable breakdown of the
marriage, you may request marriage counseling. A list of marriage counselors is available in
the Office of the Prothonotary, Cumberland County Courthouse, I Courthouse Square,
Carlisle, PA.
IF YOU DO NOT FILE A CLAIM FOR ALIMONY, MARITAL PROPERTY,
COUNSEL FEES OR EXPENSES BEFORE THE FINAL DECREE OF DIVORCE OR
ANNULMENT IS ENTERED, 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 ASSOCIA nON
2 Liberty Avenue
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 249-3166
Respectfully submitted,
FRIEDMAN & KING, P.C.
F. King, Esquire
N. Second St., 5th FIr.
P. O. Box 984
Harrisburg, PA 17108
(717) 236-8000
JOHN N. HANKS,
Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
: NO. 05-2734 CIVIL TERM
JULIA W. HANKS,
Defendant
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: IN DIVORCE
ANSWER AND COUNTERCLAIM
ANSWER
TO
COMPLAINT IN DIVORCE
AND NOW, comes the Defendant, Julia W. Hanks, by and through her attorney,
John F. King, Esquire, and answers as follows:
I. Admitted.
2. It is admitted that the Defendant, Julia W. Hanks, currently resides at 219 S.
17'" Street, Camp Hill, PA 17011, solely due to an Ex Parte Orde:r granting Plaintiff, John N.
Hanks, exclusive possession of the marital residence, namely 1885 W. Lisbum Road, Carlisle,
P A 17013. By way of further answer, it is averred that the said marital residence is the
permanent legal residence of the Defendant, Julia W. Hanks,
3. Admitted.
4. Admitted.
5. Admitted.
6. The averments contained in paragraph 6 ofthe: Plaintiff's Complaint are
denied, and proof thereof is therefore demanded.
7. Admitted.
8. Admitted.
9. Admitted.
10. Admitted.
COUNT 1 - DIVORCE
11. Pursuant to Pa. RC.P. 1920.14 an answer to the allegations contained in
paragraph II ofthis action for divorce is not required.
COUNT Il-EQUITABLE DISTRIBiUTION
12. Pursuant to Pa. RC.P. 1920.14 an answer to the allegations contained in
paragraph 12 ofthis action for divorce is not required.
COUNTERCLAIM
COUNT 111-
REQUEST FOR ALIMONY PENDENTE LITE AND ALIMONY
UNDER SECTIONS 370J(A) AND 3702 OF THE DIVORCE CODE
13. The prior paragraphs of this Answer and Counterclaim are incorporated
herein by reference thereto.
14. Defendant is unable to sustain herself during the course of litigation.
15. Defendant lacks sufficient property to provide for her reasonable needs and is
unable to sustain herself through appropriate employment.
16. Defendant requests the Court to enter an award of alimony pendente lite until
final hearing, and thereupon to enter an order of alimony in her favor, pursuant to Sections
3701(a) and 3702 ofthe Divorce Code.
WHEREFORE, the Defendant respectfully requests the Court to enter an award of
alimony pendente lite until final hearing, and thereupon to enter an order of alimony in her favor,
pursuant to Sections 3701(a) and 3702 of the Divorce Code.
COUNT IV -
REQUEST FOR COUNSEL FEES, COSTS AND EXPENSES
UNDER SECTIONS 3104(A)(J). 3323(B) AND 3702 OF THE DIVORCE CODE
17. The prior paragraphs of this Answer and Counterclaim are incorporated
herein by reference thereto.
18. Defendant has employed John F. King, Esquire to represent her in this
matrimonial cause.
19. Defendant is unable to pay her counsel fees, costs and expenses, and Plaintiff
is more than able to pay them.
20. Plaintiff receives generous retirement benefits and has the ability to pay
Defendant's counsel fees, costs and expenses.
21. Reserving the right to apply to the Court for temporary counsel fees, costs and
expenses prior to final hearing, Defendant requests that, after final hearing, the Court order
Plaintiff to pay Defendant's reasonable counsel fees, costs and expenses.
WHEREFORE, Defendant respectfully requests that, pursuant to Sections
3l04(a)(\), 3323(b) and 3702 ofthe Divorce Code, the Court enter an order directing the
Plaintiff to pay Defendant's reasonable counsel fees, costs and expenses.
COUNT V -
REQUEST FOR CONTINUED MAINTENANCE AND BENEFICIARY
DESIGNATIONS OF EXISTING POLICIES INSURING LIFE AND
HEALTH OF COUNTERCLAIM-DEFENDANT
UNDER SECTION 3502(D) OF THE DWORCE CODE
22. The prior paragraphs ofthis Answer and COlmterclaim are incorporated
herein by reference thereto.
23. During the course of the marriage, Plaintiff has maintained certain life and
health insurance policies for the benefit of Defendant.
24. Pursuant to Section 3502( d), Defendant requests Plaintiff be directed to
continue maintenance of said policies for the benefit of Defendant.
WHEREFORE, Defendant respectfully requests that, pursuant to Section 3502( d)
of the Divorce Code, the Court enter an order directing Plaintiff to continue to maintain certain
life and health insurance policies for the benefit of Defendant.
Respectfully submitted,
FRIEDMAN & KING, P.C.
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60 N. Second Street
Penthouse Suite
P. O. Box 984
Harrisburg, PA 17108
(717) 236-8000
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VERlFICA nON
I, Julia W. Hanks, hereby acknowledge that I anI the Defendant in the foregoing
action; that I have read the foregoing Answer and Counterclainl; and the facts stated therein
are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information and belief.
I understand that any false statements herein are made subject to penalties of 18
Pa. C.S. Section 4904, relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
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Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
JOHN N. HANKS,
v.
: NO. 05-2734 CNIL TERM
Defendant
: CNIL ACTION - LAW
: IN DNORCE
JULIA W. HANKS,
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I, John F. King, Esquire, hereby certify that on July ]?f, 2005, I served a copy
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
of the within Answer and Counterclaim, by depositing same in the United States Mail, first
class, postage prepaid, addressed as follows:
Richard R. Gan, Esquire
17 West South Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
FRIEDMAN & KING, P.C.
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F. King, Esquire
6 N. Second Street
Penthouse Suite
P. O. Box 984
Harrisburg., PA 17108
(717) 236-8000
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JULIA W. HANKS
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
:CVMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYL VANIA
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
:NO. 05-2734 CIVIL TERM
:IN DIVORCE
PRAECIPE
Please withdraw the above captioned action, and also have the docket marked as stricken.
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