HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-4016BONNIE L. PEYSER,
Plaintiff
VS.
RICHARD PEYSER,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
No. 05-- '1016 C',"I
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
DIVORCE
You have been sued in court. If you wish to defend against the claims set forth in the
following pages, you must take prompt action. You are warned that if you fail to do so, the case
may proceed without you, and a decree of divorce or annulment may be entered against you by
the court. A judgment may also be entered against you for any other claim or relief requested in
these papers by the Plaintiff. You may lose money or property or other rights important to you,
including custody or visitation of your children.
When the ground for divorce is indignities or irretrievable breakdown of the marriage,
you may request marriage counseling. A list of marriage counselors is available in the Office of
the Prothonotary at the Cumberland County Courthouse, Carlisle, Pennsylvania.
IF YOU DO NOT FILE A CLAIM FOR ALIMONY, DIVISION OF PROPERTY,
LAWYER'S FEES OR EXPENSES BEFORE A DIVORCE OR ANNULMENT IS GRANTED,
YOU MAY LOSE THE RIGHT TO CLAIM ANY OF THEM.
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THE OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL
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BONNIE L. PEYSER, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
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RICHARD PEYSER, : CIVIL ACTION -LAW
Defendant : DIVORCE
AND NOW comes the Plaintiff, Bonnie L. Peyser, by and through her attorney, Jeanne B.
Costopoulos, Esquire, and avers the following:
1. The Plaintiff, Bonnie L. Peyser, is an adult individual who currently resides at 1640
Williams Grove Road, Dillsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, 17019.
2. The Defendant, Richard Peyser, is an adult individual whose current residence is
unknown.
3. The Plaintiff and Defendant have been bona fide residents of the Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania for at least six months immediately prior to the filing of this Complaint.
4. The Plaintiff and the Defendant were married on December 12, 1998, in
Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
5. The prior paragraphs of this Complaint are incorporated herein by reference thereto.
6. There have been no prior actions of divorce or for annulment between the parties.
7. The marriage is irretrievably broken.
8. The Plaintiff has been advised that counseling is available and that the Plaintiff may
have the right to request that the court require the parties to participate in counseling.
9. This action is not collusive.
WHEREFORE, the Plaintiff respectfully requests this Honorable Court grant the Plaintiff
relief from the bonds of matrimony and order a Decree in Divorce.
10. The prior paragraphs of this Complaint are incorporated herein by reference thereto.
11. Plaintiff lacks sufficient funds to support himself and pay counsel fees and expenses
related to this action.
12. Defedant is able to pay Plaintiff alimony pendente lite, counsel fees and expenses
related to this action.
13. Plaintiff requires reasonable support to adequately maintain himself in accordance
with the standard of living established during the marriage.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff requests this Honorable Court to enter an award of alimony
pendente lite, alimony, counsel fees and costs.
14. The prior paragraphs of this Complaint are incorporated herein by reference thereto.
15. While no settlement has been reached as of the date of the filing of this Complaint,
Plaintiff is and has always been willing to negotiate a fair and reasonable settlement
of all matters with Defendant to the extent that a written Settlement Agreement might
be entered into between the parties prior to the time of hearing on this Divorce
Complaint, Plaintiff desires that such written Agreement be approved by the Court
and incorporated, but not merged, in any Divorce Decree which might be entered
dissolving the marriage between the parties.
16. Plaintiff and Defendant are the owners of various items of real and personal property,
furniture and household furnishings acquired during their marriage which are subject
to equitable distribution by this court.
17. Plaintiff and Defendant are the owners of various motor vehicles, bank accounts,
investments, insurance policies and retirement benefits acquired during their marriage
which are subject to equitable distribution by this court.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff requests the Court to enter a Decree:
A. Dissolving the marriage between Plaintiff and Defendant;
B. Equitably distributing all property owned by the parties hereto;
C. In the event that a written Separation Agreement is reached between the
parties hereto prior to the time of the hearing on this Complaint, Plaintiff
respectfully requests that pursuant to the Divorce Code the Court approve and
incorporate, but not merge such Agreement in the Final Divorce Decree;
D. For such further relief as the Court may determine equitable and just.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED:
BY:
,,ifflKid B. Costopoulos, Esquire
5000 Ritter Road, Suite 202
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
PA Supreme Court ID No. 68735
Telephone: (717) 790-9546
Dated:
4? BS ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF
BONNIE L. PEYSER, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Vs. : No.
RICHARD PEYSER, : CIVIL ACTION -LAW
Defendant : DIVORCE
I, Bonnie L. Peyser, hereby verify that the statements made in the foregoing Complaint in
Divorce are true and correct. I understand that false statements herein are made subject to the
penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. §4904, relating to unworn falsification to authorities.
Date: - y Q 5 Signature:
Bonnie L. Peyser
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BONNIE L. PEYSER, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
vs. : No. 05-4016 CIVIL
RICHARD PEYSER, : CIVIL ACTION -LAW
Defendant : DIVORCE
The undersigned hereby verifies and states that on the date and time indicated below I
personally hand-delivered upon Richard Peyser, Defendant, true and correct copies of the
following documents:
1) Complaint in Divorce filed August 5, 2005.
2) Letter from Jeannd B. Costopoulos, Esquire, dated August 19, 2005.
I further hereby swear and affirm that the above statement is true and correct and is made
subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. §4904 relating to unswom falsification to authorities.
Date: 49-'a-1-0 ?_
By: ?` .L.. e.i
Leo F. Luciano
Luciano Investigative Services, LLC
P.O. Box 9
Shermansdale, PA 17090
Telephone: (717) 215-5793
Time: t - (O . M
BONNIE L. PEYSER,
Plaintiff
VS.
RICHARD PEYSER,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: No. 05-4016 CIVIL
: CIVIL ACTION -LAW
: DIVORCE
STATEMENT OF INTENTION TO PROCEED
TO THE COURT:
Plaintiff, Bonnie L. Peyser, intends to proceed with the above captioned matter.
By:
Jefd& B. Costopoulos, Esquire
Attorney for Plaintiff, Bonnie L. Peyser
5000 Ritter Road, Suite 202
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
Phone: (717) 221-0900
PA S.Ct. ID No. 68735
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IMPORTANT NOTE
In the event that this is a second or subsequent filing of a Statement of Intention to
Proceed, this matter will be referred to the President Judge for the purpose of
conducting a status conference involving all counsel. The goal of the status
conference will be to set the matter for trial or other final disposition within a time
certain. Prior to the status conference, Counsel will be expected to submit to the
court, in writing, a proposed schedule for the completion of discovery, the filing of
dispositive motions and a reportas to whether alternative dispute resolution has
been used or discussed.