HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-5202SUSAN J. BLESSING, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Plaintiff : OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
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JOSEPH S. BLESSING, : NO.2005 - 5 ZO-2 - el v t C ??1L
Defendant : DIVORCE
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SUSAN J. BLESSING, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Plaintiff : OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v CIVIL ACTION LAW
JOSEPH S. BLESSING, : NO.2005 - Sao-I- Gi c,1 1
Defendant : DIVORCE
COMPLAINT
Plaintiff, Susan J. Blessing, by her attorneys, Broujos & Gilroy, P.C., sets forth the following:
1
Plaintiff, Susan J. Blessing, is an adult individual residing at 11 Trine Avenue, Mt. Holly
Springs, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
2
Defendant, Joseph S. Blessing, is an adult individual residing at 5 Kutz Road, Carlisle,
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
3
Plaintiff and Defendant were married in Cumberland County Pennsylvania on January 19,
1991.
4
Both Plaintiff and Defendant have resided continuously in the Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania and in Cumberland County for at least 6 months prior to the commencement of
this action.
5
There have been no prior actions of divorce or for annulment between the parties.
6
The marriage is irretrievably broken.
7
The Plaintiff requests the court to enter a decree of divorce.
WHEREFORE, the Plaintiff requests your Honorable Court to enter a decree divorcing her
from the Defendant.
BROUJOS & GILROY, P.C.
By.
Hubert X. Troy, Esquire
Attorney or Plaintiff
Bt9tanover Gilroy, P.C.
4 Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
717-243-4574
I verify that the statements in the foregoing pleading are true and correct. I understand that
false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 PaCS 4904 relating to unsworn
falsification to authorities.
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SUSAN J. BLESSING,
Plaintiff
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JOSEPH S. BLESSING,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION LAW
NO. 2005-5202
DIVORCE
PRAECIPE TO ENTER APPEARANCE
To the Prothonotary:
Please enter the appearance of the Family Law Clinic on behalf of Joseph S. Blessing, the
defendant, in the above-captioned matter.
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Certified Legal Intern
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Supervising Attorney
FAMILY LAW CLINIC
45 North Pitt Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-2968
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Susan J. Blessing,
Plaintiff/Respondent
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Joseph S. Blessing,
Defendant/Petitioner
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
DIVORCE
NO. 2005 - 5202
PETITION FOR EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTION AND CUSTODY
AND NOW comes Joseph S. Blessing, the Defendant/Petitioner in the above-captioned
divorce action, by and through his attorneys, the Family Law Clinic, and sets forth the following
petition for equitable distribution and custody, pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. No. 1920.15(b):
COUNT L• CUSTODY
1. Defendant/Petitioner seeks custody of the following children:
Name Present Residence Age
Kacy Blessing 11 Trine Ave., Mt. Holly Springs, PA 14
Joseph S. Blessing, Jr. 11 Trine Ave., Mt. Holly Springs, PA 13
Jacob Blessing 1 I Trine Ave., Mt. Holly Springs, PA 11
The children are presently in the custody of Plaintiff/Respondent who resides at 11 Trine
Ave., Mt. Holly Springs, PA 17013.
2. During the past five years, the children have resided with the following persons
and at the following addresses:
Persons
Susan Blessing
Lori Smith
Joseph Blessing
Joseph Blessing
Susan Blessing
Addresses Dates
11 Trine Ave., Mt. Holly Springs, March 06 - Present
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5 Kutz Rd., Carlisle, PA
5 Kutz Rd., Carlisle, PA
July '05 -March `06
2003 - July `05
Joseph S. Blessing 36 Rays Dr., Newville, PA 1984 -2003
Susan Blessing
3. The relationship of Plaintiff/Respondent, Susan J. Blessing, to the children is that
of mother. Plaintiff/Respondent currently resides at 11 Trine Ave., Mt. Holly Springs, PA with
the following persons:
Name: Relationship:
Lori A. Smith Girlfriend
Kacy Blessing Child
Joseph S. Blessing, Jr. Child
Jacob Blessing Child
She is currently married to Defendant/Petitioner, Joseph S. Blessing.
The relationship of Defendant/Petitioner, Joseph S. Blessing, to the children is
that of father. Defendant/Petitioner currently resides at 5 Kutz Rd., Carlisle, PA with the
following persons:
Name
Donna Marie Renna
Relationship:
Girlfriend
Defendant/Petitioner has not participated as a party or witness, or in another
capacity, in other litigation concerning the custody of the children in this or another court.
Defendant/Petitioner has no information of a custody proceeding concerning the children
pending in a court of this Commonwealth or any other state.
Defendant/Petitioner 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.
The best interest and permanent welfare of the children will be served by granting
Defendant/Petitioner primary physical custody of the children because:
a) Defendant/Petitioner is willing to accept custody of the children.
b) Defendant/Petitioner has been the children's sole primary caretaker from
July 30, 2005 to on or about March 3, 2006.
C) Defendant/Petitioner can provide the children with a home with adequate
moral, emotional and physical surroundings as required to meet the children's needs.
d) Defendant/Petitioner is willing to allow the Plaintiff/Respondent periods
of partial custody so as to permit her to continue a parental relationship with the children.
e) The children prefer to live with the Defendant/Petitioner.
7. 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 a party to this action.
WHEREFORE, Defendant/Petitioner requests the Court to grant him primary physical custody
of the children, and to grant Plaintiff/Respondent periods of partial physical custody as the
parties may agree to in the future, and such other relief as the Court deems just.
COUNT II: EOUITABLE DISTRIBUTION
8. Plaintiff/Respondent is Susan J. Blessing, an adult individual who currently
resides at I 1 Trine Avenue, Mt. Holly Springs, Pennsylvania, 17065.
9. Defendant/Petitioner is Joseph S. Blessing, an adult individual who currently
resides at 5 Kutz Road, Carlisle, Pennsylvania, 17013.
10. A complaint in divorce was filed in this matter on Oct. 4, 2005.
11. The parties separated on July 18, 2005.
12. There have been no prior actions of divorce or annulment between the parties.
13. The marriage is irretrievably broken.
14. Plaintiff/Respondent and Defendant/Petitioner have acquired marital property and
debts during their marriage.
WHEREFORE, Defendant/Petitioner requests this Honorable Court to equitably divide
the marital property and debts of the parties.
Respectfully submitted,
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Ste anie Botabara
Certified Legal Intern
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Anne Macdonald-Fox
Thomas M. Place
Robert E. Rains
Lucy Johnston-Walsh
SUPERVISING ATTORNEYS
FAMILY LAW CLINIC
45 North Pitt Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-2968
Fax: (717) 243-3639
VERIFICATION
I verify that the statements made in this Petition for Custody and Equitable Distribution
are true and correct to the best of my personal knowledge, information and belief. I understand
that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. §4904, relating to
unworn falsification to authorities.
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Defendant/Petitioner
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Susan J. Blessing, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. : CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN CUSTODY
Joseph S. Blessing
Defendant NO. 05-5202 CIVIL TERM
PRAECIPE TO PROCEED IN FORMA PAUPERIS
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Kindly allow Joseph S. Blessing, Defendant, to proceed in forma pauperis.
The Family Law Clinic, attorneys for the party proceeding in forma pauperis, certifies
that we believe the party is unable to pay the costs and that we are providing free legal service to
the party.
Respectfully submitted,
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Ste anie Botabara
Certified Legal Intern
ROBERT E. RAINS
THOMAS M. PLACE
ANNE MACDONALD-FOX
LUCYJOHNSTON-WALSH
Supervising Attorneys
FAMILY LAW CLINIC
45 North Pitt Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
717-243-2968
SUSAN J. BLESSING IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE AND CUSTODY
JOSEPH S. BLESSING
Defendant No. 2005 - 5202 CIVIL TERM
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Stephanie Botabara, Certified Legal Intern of the Family Law Clinic, hereby certify
that I am serving a true and correct copy of Petition for Equitable Distribution and Custody on
Hubert X. Gilroy, Esq., counsel for Plaintiff Susan Blessing, at Broujos & Gilroy, 4 North
Hanover St., Carlisle, PA 17013, by depositing a copy of the same postage pre-paid in the
United States mail, this 5th day of May, 2006.
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Certified Legal Intern
THE FAMILY LAW CLINIC
45 North Pitt Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
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SUSAN J. BLESSING IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
PLAINTIFF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V.
JOSEPH S. BLESSING
DEFENDANT
05-5202 CIVIL ACTION LAW
. IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, Tuesday, May 099 2006 , upon consideration of the attached Complaint,
it is hereby directed that parties and their respective counsel appear before Jacqueline M. Verney, Esq. , the conciliator,
at 4th Floor, Cumberland County Courthouse, Carlisle on Thursday, June 08, 2006 at 8:30 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: /s/ ac ueline M. Verne 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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SUSAN J. BLESSING, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff/Respondent : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. : NO. 2005-5202 CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JOSEPH S. BLESSING,
Defendant/Petitioner : IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this /yku day of 2006, upon
consideration of the attached Custody C ciliation Report, it is ordered and directed as
follows:
1. The Father, Joseph S. Blessing, and the Mother, Susan J. Blessing, shall
have shared legal custody of Kacy Blessing, born December 16, 1991, Joseph S.
Blessing, Jr., born November 19, 1992 and Jacob Blessing, born January 30, 1995. 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 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 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. Both parents
shall be entitled to full participation in all educational and medical/treatment planning
meetings and evaluations with regard to the minor children. Each parent shall be entitled
to full and complete information from any physician, dentist, teacher or authority and
copies of any reports given to them as parents including, but not limited to: medical
records, birth certificates, school or educational attendance records or report cards.
Additionally, each parent shall be entitled to receive copies of any notices which come
from school with regard to school pictures, extracurricular activities, children's parties,
musical presentations, back-to-school nights, and the like.
2. Beginning June 8, 2006, the parents shall have shared physical custody on
the following schedule:
A. Father shall have physical custody of the children every Wednesday
from 5:00 p.m. to Saturday at 7:00 p.m.
B. Mother shall have physical custody every Saturday from 7:00 p.m. to
Wednesday at 5:00 p.m.
C. Father shall have physical custody of the children on Father's Day
from 12:00 noon to 8:00 p.m.
D. The parties shall accommodate each other's vacation schedules and the
children's scheduled activities.
3. Transportation shall be shared such that the relinquishing party shall
transport, unless otherwise agreed by the parties.
4. The parties shall have liberal telephone contact with the children.
5. The parties shall cooperate with co-parenting counseling which shall be
arranged by Father.
6. The parties shall cooperate with the children's counseling by transporting
the children to their appointments and participating in the counseling if requested by the
counselor.
7. This Order is entered pursuant to an agreement of the parties at a Custody
Conciliation Conference. The parties may modify the provisions of this Order by mutual
consent. In the absence of mutual consent, the terms of this Order shall control. Another
Custody Conciliation Conference is scheduled for August 1, 2006 at 8:30 a.m.
cc;,fftephanie Botabara, certified legal intern,
Thomas M. Place, Esquire, Family Law Clinic, Counsel for Father
,.IOlichael A. Scherer, Esquire, Counsel for Moth?er/
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Plaintiff/Respondent
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JOSEPH S. BLESSING,
Defendant/Petitioner
PRIOR JUDGE: None
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 2005-5202 CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: IN CUSTODY
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 Children who are the subject of
this litigation is as follows:
NAME DATE OF BIRTH CURRENTLY IN CUSTODY OF
Kacy Blessing December 16, 1991 Mother
Joseph S. Blessing, Jr. November 19, 1992 Mother
Jacob Blessing January 30, 1995 Mother
2. A Conciliation Conference was held in this matter on June 8, 2006, with
the following in attendance: The Father, Joseph S. Blessing, with his counsel, Stephanie
Botabara, certified legal intern and Thomas M. Place, Esquire, Family Law Clinic and the
Mother, Susan J. Blessing, with her counsel, Michael A. Scherer, Esquire.
3. The parties agreed to an Order in the form as attached.
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Custody Conciliator
SUSAN J. BLESSING, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. : CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN CUSTODY
JOSEPH S. BLESSING,
Defendant. : NO. 2005 - 5202 CIVIL TERM
CUSTODY AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT, made this' I ay of -3-L-, 2006, between Susan
J. Blessing, hereinafter Mother, and Joseph S. Blessing, hereinafter Father, concerning
the custody of their children Kacy Blessing, born December 16, 1991; Joseph Blessing,
Jr., born November 19, 1992, and Jacob Blessing, born January 30, 1995.
Father and Mother agree to the following:
1. Father and Mother shall share legal custody of the children.
2. Father and Mother shall share physical custody of the children every week,
with Father having the children from Wednesday at 5:00 p.m. until Saturday
at 7:00 p.m. and with Mother having the children from Saturday at 7:00 p.m.
until Wednesday at 5:00 p.m.
3. Father and Mother agree that this schedule may be modified upon agreement
of the parties.
4. Father and Mother agree that holidays are to be alternated or shared.
5. Father and Mother agree that each party will have the children for a one- or
two-week uninterrupted period during the summer.
6. Father and Mother agree that the parent relinquishing custody will transport
the children to the parent receiving custody.
7. Father and Mother agree to cooperate in taking the children to their medical
appointments as necessary.
8. Father and Mother agree to notify the other immediately of medical
emergencies which arise while the children are in that parent's care.
9. The parties intend to be bound by the terms of this Agreement and intend for
this Agreement to be made an Order of the Court.
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Plaintiff
Michael A. Sc erer, Esq.
O'BRIEN, BARIC & SCHERER
19 West South Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 249 -_6873
Fax (717) 249 - 5755
oseph S. Blessing
Defendant
Step anie Botabara
Certified Legal Intern
THO . PLACE
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ROBERT E. RAINS
LUCY JOHNSTON-WALSH
ANNE MACDONALD-FOX
WILLIAM G. MARTIN
Supervising Attorneys
FAMILY LAW CLINIC
45 North Pitt Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-2968
Fax (717) 243-3639
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SUSAN J. BLESSING, : IN THE COURT OF COMMO
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. : CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN CUSTODY
JOSEPH S. BLESSING,
Defendant. : NO. 05 - 5202 CIVIL TERM
CUSTODY ORDER
AND NOW, this K day of , 2006, upon agreement of the
parties as evidenced by the attached, the following Custody Order is now entered:
1. Joseph S. Blessing, hereinafter Father, and Susan J. Blessing, hereinafter
Mother, shall share legal custody of the following children: Kacy Blessing, born
December 16, 1991; Joseph Blessing, Jr., born November 19, 1992; and Jacob
Blessing, born January 30, 1995.
2. Father and Mother shall share physical custody of the children every week, with
Father having the children from Wednesday at 5:00 p.m. until Saturday at 7:00
p.m. and with Mother having the children from Saturday at 7:00 p.m. until
Wednesday at 5:00 p.m.
3. Father and Mother agree that this schedule may be modified upon agreement of
the parties.
4. Father and Mother agree that holidays are to be alternated or shared.
5. Father and Mother agree that each party will have the children for a one- or two-
week uninterrupted period during the summer.
6. Father and Mother agree that the parent relinquishing custody will transport the
children to the parent receiving custody.
7. Father and Mother agree to cooperate in taking the children to their medical
appointments as necessary.
8. Father and Mother agree to notify the other immediately of medical
emergencies which arise while the children are in that parent's care.
9. The parties intend to be bound by the terms of this Agreement and intend for
this Agreement to be made an Order of Court.
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SUSAN J. BLESSING,
Plaintiff
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JOSEPH S. BLESSING,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: NO. 2005-5202
: IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
AND NOW, this 7th day of September, 2006, being advised that the parties have
reached a custody stipulation agreement, the Conciliator hereby relinquishes jurisdiction
in this matter.
FOR THE COURT,
cq ine M. Verney, Esquire, Custody onciliator
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Susan J. Blessing, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. : CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE
Joseph S. Blessing,
Defendant : NO. 2005 - 5202 CIVIL TERM
NOTICE TO PLAINTIFF
If you wish to deny any of the allegations set forth in this affidavit, you must file a
counter-affidavit within twenty days after this affidavit has been served on you or the statements
will be admitted.
DEFENDANT'S AFFIDAVIT UNDER SECTION 3301(d) OF THE DIVORCE CODE
1. The parties to this action separated in July 30, 2005, and have continued to live
separate and apart for a period of at least 2 years.
2. The marriage is irretrievably broken.
3. 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.
I verify that the statements made in this affidavit are true and correct. I understand that
false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. §4904, relating to unsworn
falsification to authorities.
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SUSAN J. BLESSING, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. CIVIL ACTION -LAW
IN DIVORCE
JOSEPH S. BLESSING,
Defendant NO. 05 - 5202
MARITAL SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT, made this day of , 2007, by and between
Susan J. Blessing of Mount Holly Springs, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, and Mr. Joseph
S. Blessing of Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, concerns marital debts, property,
and support of their children. This Agreement is intended to constitute a full and final
settlement of all economic issues relating to the marriage and divorce of the parties. The parties
intend that this agreement will be entered as an Order of the Court.
WHEREAS, plaintiff, Susan J. Blessing, hereinafter "Wife," and defendant,
Joseph S. Blessing, hereinafter "Husband" desire to enter into an agreement as to the
distribution of their marital debt, property, and support of their children. Wife and
Husband agree to the following:
SEPARATION
1. The parties have lived separate and apart since July 18, 2005.
AUTOMOBILES
2. The vehicles the parties owned at the time of separation will be distributed
in the following manner:
A. Wife will retain the 2001 Dodge Durango, which will be retitled in her
name only. Wife agrees to make the monthly payments owing on this
vehicle and further agrees to indemnify Husband if Husband is
obligated to make payments on the vehicle.
B. Husband will retain the unlicensed 1977 Ford F 150.
MOBILE HOME
3. Husband will retain the 1983 mobile home. Wife agrees to sign documents
to retitle the mobile home in Husband's name only.
RETIREMENT, PENSION AND SIMILAR ACCOUNTS
4. Wife hereby relinquishes or transfers any and all interest she may have to
the retirement benefits due and owing to Husband through his employment with Allen
Distribution including the remainder of Husband's 401(k) account, any other pension
account, or any other retirement account Husband may have with Allen Distribution or
any other employer.
5. Husband hereby relinquishes or transfers any and all interest he may have
to the retirement benefits due and owing to Wife through her employment with Excel
Unilabor, including Wife's 401(k) account, any other pension account or any other
retirement account Wife may have with Excel Unilabor or any other employer.
OTHER PERSONAL PROPERTY
6. As to the remaining property, it is understood and agreed that each party
shall retain as his or her sole and separate property, free and clear of any claim of the
other, all of those items of personalty which each now has in his or her respective
possession or control.
ALIMONY
7. Husband and Wife agree that neither party shall seek alimony or spousal
support.
DEBTS AND LIABILITIES
8. Each parry agrees to continue payments for the cellphone contract(s) under
his or her name only.
9. Each party agrees to continue payments for debts incurred through
credit cards issued under his or her name only.
10. Wife agrees to make payments on the 2001 Dodge Durango
which will be retitled in her name only. Wife agrees to indemnify Husband if Husband is
required to make any payments on said vehicle.
MEDICAL INSURANCE
11. Wife agrees that, from the date the divorce is entered in this matter, she
will be excluded as a beneficiary from Husband's medical insurance with his employer,
Allen Distribution.
LIFE INSURANCE
12. Each parry agrees that, from the date the divorce is entered in this matter,
he or she will be excluded as a beneficiary from the other party's life insurance.
INTEGRATION
13. This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding of the parties and
supersedes any and all prior agreements and negotiations between them. There are no
representations or warranties other than those expressly set forth herein.
ADVICE OF COUNSEL
14. Each party, represented by counsel, confirms that he or she fully
understands the terms, conditions and provisions of this Agreement and believes them to
be fair, adequate and reasonable under the existing facts and circumstances. The parties
further confirm that each is entering into this Agreement freely and voluntarily and that
execution of this Agreement is not the result of any duress, undue influence, collusion, or
improper or illegal agreements.
usan J. e n oseph S. Blessing
Plainti Defendant
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ubert X. Gilroy,
BROUJOS & ROY
4 North Hano r Street
Carlisle, PA 7013
(717)243- 74
Fax (717) 243-8227
Ciz_-a-f7la Corwin
Certified Legal Intern
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THOMAS M. PLACE
ROBERT E. RAINS
LUCY JOHNSTON-WALSH
ANNE MACDONALD-FOX
MEGAN RIESMEYER
Supervising Attorneys
FAMILY LAW CLINIC
45 North Pitt Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-2968
Fax (717) 243-3639
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SUSAN J. BLESSING, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v : NO. 2005-5202 CIVIL
JOSEPH S. BLESSING, : CIVIL ACTION -LAW
Defendant : IN DIVORCE
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. round for Divorce: Irretrievable breakdown under Section . )3301(c)
1&3301(d)(1) of the Divorce Code. (Check applicable section.)
2. Date and manner of service of the Complaint: October 20, 2005 by First Class Mail,
Restricted Delivery, Return Receipt Requested.
3. (Complete either paragraph (a) or (b).
(a) Date of execution of the affidavit of consent required by Section 3301(c) of the
Divorce Code: By Plaintiff: November L, 2007; by Defendant: November 0, 2007.
(b) (1) Date of execution of the Plaintiffs affidavit required by Section 33010 of the
Divorce Code: _2) Date of service of the Plaintiffs affidavit upon the Defendant: -
4. Related claims pending: None.
5. Complete either (a) (b).
(a) Date and manner of service of the noti a of intention to file praecipe to transmit
record, a copy of which is attached: November 4, 2007.
(b) Date Plaintiffs Waiver of Notice was filed with the Prothonotary: November 4/1
2007.
(b) Date Defendant's Waiver of Notice was filed with the Prothonotary: November
2007.
ubert .Gilroy, Esquire
Attor y for Plaintiff
Martson Deardorff Williams Otto Gilroy & Faller
10 East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
717-243-3341
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SUSAN J. BLESSING, :IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
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JOSEPH S. BLESSING,
Defendant, IN DIVORCE
AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE
I, Hubert X. Gilroy, being duly sworn according to law do depose and state that a copy of the
Complaint and Notice to Plea filed in the above referenced matter was served on Defendant
Joseph S. Blessong, by certified mail on October 20, 2005. A copy of the Certified Mail -
Return Receipt Requested, Restricted Delivery, is attached hereto and marked Exhibit A.
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SUSAN J. BLESSING,
Plaintiff
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JOSEPH S. BLESSING,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
No. 2005-5202 CIVIL TERM
CIVIL ACTION-LAW
IN DIVORCE
AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT AND
WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REQUEST
ENTRY OF A DIVORCE DECREE UNDER
SECTION 3301(c) OF THE DIVORCE CODE
1. A Complaint in divorce under Section 3301(C) of the Divorce Code was filed on
October 4, 2005.
2. Defendant acknowledges receipt and accepts service of the Complaint on or about
October 20, 2005.
3. The marriage of the Plaintiff and Defendant is irretrievably broken and ninety days
have elapsed from the date of the filing of the Complaint.
4. I consent to the entry of a final decree of divorce without notice.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. I have been advised of the availability of marriage counseling and understand that I
may request that the Court require counseling. I do not request that the Court require
counseling.
I verify that the statements made in this affidavit are true and correct. I understand that false
statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. §4904 relating to unsworn
falsification to authorities.
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
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SUSAN J. BLESSING
Plaintiff
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JOSEPH S. BLESSING
Defendant
N 0. 2005-5202
DECREE IN
DIVORCE
AND NOW, IT IS ORDERED AND
DECREED THAT SUSAN T_ RT.F.SSTNG , PLAINTIFF,
AND
JOSEPH S. BLESSING
ARE DIVORCED FROM THE BONDS OF MATRIMONY.
,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;
Property Settlement Agreement dated May 21, 2007 is incorporated into this
Order.
PROTHONOTARY
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