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DAWN MOPPIN,
Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYL VANIA
v.
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: IN DIVORCE
MELVIN MOPPIN,
Defendant
: NO. 05- SLll1
CIVIL TERM
NOTICE TO DEFEND AND CLAIM RIGHTS
You have been sued in court. If you wish to defend against the claims set forth in the
following pages, you must take prompt action. You are warned that if you fail to do so, the case
may proceed without you and a decree of divorce or annulment may be entered against you by
the court. A judgment may also be entered against you for any other claim or relief requested in
these papers by the plaintiff. You may lose money or property or other rights important to you,
including custody or visitation of your children.
When the ground for 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, 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, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW.
THIS OFFICE CAN PROVIDE YOU WITH INFORMATION ABOUT HIRING A LAWYER.
IF YOU CANNOT AFFORD TO HIRE ALA WYER, THIS OFFICE MAY BE ABLE
TO PROVIDE YOU WITH INFORMATION ABOUT AGENCIES THAT MAY OFFER
LEGAL SERVICES TO ELIGIBLE PERSONS AT A REDUCED FEE OR NO FEE.
Cumberland County Bar Association
32 South Bedford Street
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
(717) 249-3166
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990
The Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County is required by law to comply with
the Americans 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.
DAWN MOPPIN,
Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: IN DIVORCE
; NO. 05- .s'4~ 7
CIVIL TERM
MELVIN MOPPIN,
Defendant
DIVORCE COMPLAINT
The plaintiff, Dawn Moppin, by her attorneys, the Family Law Clinic, sets forth the
following cause of action in divorce:
DIVORCE UNDER 23 Pa.C.S. && 3301(a)(6). 3301(c). & 3301(d)
OF THE DIVORCE CODE
1. Plaintiff is Dawn Moppin, who currently resides at 111 East Pomfret Street, Carlisle,
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17013, since February 6, 2005.
2. Defendant is Melvin Moppin, who currently resides at 116 Hershey Road, Shippensburg,
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, 17257, since September 1,2004.
3. Plaintiff has been a bona fide resident in the Commonwealth for at least six months
immediately previous to the filing of this complaint.
4. Plaintiff and Defendant were married on June 5, 2003 in Carlisle, Cumberland County,
Pennsylvania.
5. Plaintiff and Defendant have lived separate and apart since February 6, 2005.
6. There have been no prior actions for divorce or for annulment between the parties.
7. The marriage is irretrievably broken.
8. Plaintiff avers that Defendant has offered such indignities to the Plaintiff, an injured and
innocent spouse, as to render the condition of the Plaintiff intolerable, and life
burdensome.
9. Plaintiff has been advised that counseling is available and that Plaintiff may have the
right to request that the court require the parties to participate in counseling.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff requests the court to enter a decree of divorce dissolving the
mamage.
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Lucy Johnston-Walsh
Supervising Attorney
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45 North Pitt Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717)243-2968
VERIFICATION
I verify that the statements made in the foregoing complaint are true and correct, to the
best of my knowledge, information and belief. I understand making any false statement
would subject me to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. 94904, relating to unsworn falsification to
authorities.
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DAWN MOPPIN,
Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
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: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: IN CUSTODY
MEL VIN MOPPIN,
Defendant
: NO. 05-5If..llCIVIL TERM
PRAECIPE TO PROCEED IN FORMA PAUPERIS
Kindly allow Dawn Moppin, Plaintiff, 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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ANNE MACDONALD-FOX
LUCY JOHNSTON-WALSH
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Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
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: CIVIL ACTION - LA W
: IN DIVORCE
MELVIN MOPPIN,
Defendant
: NO. 05-5427
CIVIL TERM
PRAECIPE TO REINSTATE THE COMPLAINT
To the Prothonotary:
Please reinstate the Complaint in the above-captioned case filed in the Cumberland County
Court on October 18,2005.
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ANNE MACDONALD.FOX
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DAWN MOPPIN,
Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
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MELVIN MOPPIN,
Defendant
: CIVIL ACTION-LAW
: DIVORCE
: No. 05-5427 CIVIL TERM
PRAECIPE TO REINSTATE COMPLAINT
To The Prothonotary:
Please reinstate the Divorce Complaint at the above-captioned docket filed in
Cumberland County Court on October 18,2005.
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Gillian Woodw~rd-
Certified Legal Intern
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Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYL VANIA
v.
CIVIL ACTION-LAW
DIVORCE
Mr. Melvin Moppin ,
Defendant
: NO. 05 - 5427
CIVIL TERM
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Gillian Woodward, Certified Legal Intern, Family Law Clinic, hereby certify that I
served a true and correct copy of the Divorce Complaint on Mr. Melvin Moppin, residing at 438
High Street, Pottstown, P A 19464, by depositing a copy of the same in the United States mail,
certified, restricted delivery, return receipt requested, postage prepaid. Service was complete
upon receipt by Mr. Melvin Moppin, on the 20th day of January 2006 as evidenced by the
attached green card.
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Supervising Attorney
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Ms. Dawn Moppin,
Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYL VANIA
v.
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: IN DIVORCE
Mr. Melvin Moppin,
Defendant
: NO. 05- 5427
CIVIL TERM
AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT
1. A Complaint in Divorce under 99 3301(c) of the Divorce Code was filed' on October
18,2005.
2. The marriage of Plaintiff and Defendant is irretrievably broken and ninety (90) days
have elapsed from the date of filing and service of the Complaint.
3. I consent to the entry of a final decree of divorce after service of notice of intention to
request entry of the decree.
I verify that the statements made in this affidavit are true and correct. I understand that
false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. 94904, relating to unsworn
falsification to authorities.
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Ms. Dawn Moppin,
Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: IN DIVORCE
Mr. Melvin Moppin,
Defendant
: NO. 05- 5427
CIVIL TERM
WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REQUEST
ENTRY OF A DIVORCE DECREE UNDER
63301(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 statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. ~4904 relating to unsworn
falsification to authorities.
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Ms. Dawn Moppin ,
Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: IN DIVORCE
Mr. Melvin Moppin ,
Defendant
: NO. 05- 5427
CIVIL TERM
AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT
1. A Complaint in Divorce under ~~ 3301(c) of the Divorce Code was filed on October
18,2005.
2. The marriage of Plaintiff and Defendant is irretrievably broken and ninety (90) days
have elapsed from the date of filing and service of the Complaint.
3. I consent to the entry of a final decree of divorce after service of notice of intention to
request entry of the decree.
I verify that the statements made in this affidavit are true and correct. I understand that
false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. ~4904, relating to unsworn
falsification to authorities.
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Ms. Dawn Moppin,
Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYL VANIA
v.
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: IN DIVORCE
Mr. Melvin Moppin,
Defendant
: NO. 05- 5427
CIVIL TERM
WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REOUEST
ENTRY OF A DIVORCE DECREE UNDER
~3301(c) OF THE DIVORCE CODE
1. I consent to the entry of a final decree of divorce without notice.
2. I understand that I may lose rights concerning alimony, division of property, lawyer's
fees or expenses if I do not claim them before a divorce is granted.
3. I understand that I will not be divorced until a divorce decree is entered by the Court
and that a copy of the decree will be sent to me immediately after it is filed with the
prothonotary .
I verify that the statements made in this affidavit are true and correct. I understand that
false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. ~4904 relating to unsworn
falsification to authorities.
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Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
: CIVIL ACTION- LAW
: IN DIVORCE AND CUSTODY
Mr. Melvin Moppin,
Defendant
: No. 05- 5427 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) of the Divorce Code.
2. Date and manner of service of the complaint: Served on Defendant by U.S. mail,
certified, restricted delivery, return receipt requested, postage prepaid. Service was complete
upon receipt by Mr. Melvin Moppin, January 20,2006.
3. Date of execution of the affidavit of consent required by !}3301 (c) of the Divorce
Code: by plaintiff- April 24, 2006; by defendant- April 22, 2006.
4. Related claims pending: NONE
5. Date plaintiff's Waiver of Notice was filed with the Prothonotary: May 1,2006.
Date defendant's Waiver of Notice was filed with the Prothonotary: May 1, 2006.
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DECREE IN
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DAWN MOPPIN
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MELVIN MOPPIN
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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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DAWN MOPPIN,
Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: IN DIVORCE
MELVIN MOPPIN,
Defendant
: NO. 05 - 5427
CIVIL TERM
NOTICE OF ELECTION TO RETAKE FORMER NAME
Notice is hereby given that the Plaintiff in the above matter, having been granted
a Final Decree in divorce from the bonds of matrimony on the 23rd day of May 2006,
hereby elects to retake and hereafter use her previous name of Dawn Mellott, and gives
this written notice avowing her intention in accordance with the provisions of 54 Pa.C.S.
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Wishes To Be Known As:
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Dawn Mellott
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
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On the~'llday of ~ 2006, before me, a Notary Public, personally
appeared Dawn Moppin, known to me to be the person whose name is subscribed to the
within document, and acknowledged that she executed the foregoing for the purpose
therein contained.
IN WITNESS THEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and Notarial SeaL
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