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SHARI WILLIAMS,
Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: IN DIVORCE
RODERICK WILLIAMS, SR.
Defendant
: NO, 05- b.J.L3
CIVIL TERM
NOTICE TO DEFEND AND CLAIM RIGHTS
You have been sued in court, If you wish to defend against the claims set orth in the
following pages, you must take prompt action, You are warned that if you fail to 0 so, the case
may proceed without you and a decree of divorce or annulment may be entered ag inst you by
the court. A judgment may also be entered against you for any other claim or reli f requested in
these papers by the plaintiff. You may lose mOl1ey or property or other rights im rtant to you,
including custody or visitation of your children, j
When the ground for the divorce is indignities or irretrievable breakdown if the marriage,
you may request marriage counseling, A list of marriage counselors is available i~ the Office of
the Prothonotary, Cumberland County Courthouse, Carlisle, Pennsylvania. I
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IF YOU DO NOT FILE A CLAIM FOR ALIMONY, DIVISION OF PRJPERTY,
LAWYER'S FEES OR EXPENSES BEFORE A DIVORCE OR ANNULMENT lIS GRANTED,
YOU MAY LOSE THE RIGHT TO CLAIM ANY OF THEM. )
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YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE, F YOU DO
NOT HAVE A LAWYER, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE OFFICE SET FORT BELOW.
THIS OFFICE CAN PROVIDE YOU WITH INFORMATION ABOUT HIRIN ALA WYER.
IF YOU CANNOT AFFORD TO HIRE A LA WYER, THIS OFFICE M Y BE ABLE
TO PROVIDE YOU WITH INFORMATION ABOUT AGENCIES THAT MA OFFER
LEGAL SERVICES TO ELIGIBLE PERSONS AT A REDUCED FEE OR NO EE.
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 t comply with
the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, For information about accessible cilities and
reasonable accommodations available to disabled individuals having business b fore the court,
please contact our office. All arrangements must be made at least 72 hours prio~ to any hearing
or business before the court, You must attend the scheduled conference or hearipg.
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SHARI WILLIAMS,
Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: IN DIVORCE
RODERICK WILLIAMS, SR.
Defendant
: NO. 05- (.,.;)./3
CIVIL iTERM
DIVORCE COMPLAINT
The plaintiff, Shari Williams, by her attorneys, the Family Law Clinic, setl forth the
following cause of action in divorce:
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I. Plaintiff is Shari Williams, who currently resides at 118 Yz North East Str et, Carlisle,
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17013 since November 7, 2005.
2. Defendant is Roderick Williams, Sf., who currently resides at 317 North est Street,
Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17013, since May 2003.
3. Plaintiff has been a bona fide resident of the Commonwealth for at least s x months
immediately previous to the filing of this complaint.
4. Plaintiff and Defendant were married on July 14, 1988 at Carlisle, Cumb rland County,
Pennsylvania.
5. Plaintiff and Defendant have lived separate and apart since May 1,2001.
6. There have been no prior actions for divorce or for annulment between t e parties.
7. The marriage is irretrievably broken.
8. Plaintiff has been advised that counseling is available and that Plaintiff ay have the
right to request that the court require the parties to participate in counseli g.
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WHEREFORE, Plaintiff requests the court to enter a decree of divorce.
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Anne MacDonald-Fo
Lucy Johnston-Walsh
Supervising Attorney
FAMILY LAW CL IC
45 North Pitt Street
Carlisle, P A 17013
(717)243-2968
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VERIFICATION
I verify that the statements made in the foregoing complaint are true and corre~t, to the
best of my knowledge, information and belief. I understand making any false ~tatement
would subject me to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. 94904, relating to unsworn fal$ification to
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SHARI WILLIAMS,
Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: IN DIVORCE
RODERICK WILLIAMS, SR.
Defendant
: NO. 05- 1.,.;<J..3
CIVIL TERM
PRAECIPE TO PROCEED IN FORMA PAUPERIS
To the Prothonotary:
Kindly allow Shari Williams, Plaintiff, to proceed in forma pauperis.
The Family Law Clinic, attorneys for the party proceeding in forma paup~ris, certifies
that we believe the party is unable to pay the costs and that we are providing free lie gal service to
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THOMAS M. PLACE I
ANNE MACDONALD-FOk
LUCY JOHNSTON-WAL~H
Supervising Attorneys I
Respectfully submitted,
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F AMIL Y LAW CLINIC
45 North Pitt Street
Carlisle, P A 17013
717-243-2968
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SHARI WILLIAMS,
Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: IN DIVORCE
RODERICK WILLIAMS, SR.
Defendant
: NO. 05- [,'J(3
CIVIL TERM
NOTICE TO DEFENDANT
If you wish to deny any of the allegations set forth in this affidavit, you must file a
counteraffidavit within twenty days after this affidavit has been served on you or the statements
will be admitted.
PLAINTIFF'S AFFIDAVIT UNDER SECTION 3301(d) OF THE DIVORCE CODE
1. The parties to this action separated on May I, 200 I, 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. 94904, relating to unsworn
falsification to authorities.
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Shari Williams
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Shari Williams,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYL VANIA
v.
CIVIL ACTION-LAW
DIVORCE
Roderick Williams, Sr.,
Defendant
NO. 05 - 6213
CIVIL TERM
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Rene M. Gornall, Certified Legal Intern, hereby certify that the Family Law Clinic
served a true and correct copy of the Divorce Complaint on Mr. Roderick Williams, Sr., residing
at 317 North West Street, Carlisle, PA 17013, 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. Roderick Williams, Sr., on the 14th day of December, 2005, as
evidenced by the attached green card.
ne Gorrt:
Certified Legal Inte
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. Lucy J4st~-Walsh, Esq.
Supervismg Attorney
F AMIL Y LAW CLINIC
45 North Pitt Street
Carlisle, P A 17013
(717) 243-2968
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SENDER: COMPLETE THIS SECTION
COMPLETE THIS SECTION ON DELIVERY
. Complete items 1, 2, and 3. Also complete
item 4 if Restricted Delivery is desired.
. Print your name and address on the reverse
$0 that we can return the card to you.
. Attach this card to the back. of the mailpiece,
or on the front if space permits.
A. Signature
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y'" 0 Addressee
Q. Date i livery
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D. Is delivery address differnnt from item 1? Yes
If YES. enter delivery address below: 0 No
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1. Article Addressed to;
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3. Service Type
;a Certified Mail 0 Express Mall
o Registered ~ Heturn Receipt for Merchandise
o Insured Mall 0 G.O.D.
4. Restricted Delivery? (Extra Fee) J(Yes
7005 0390 0003 2633 0137
2. Article Number
(Transfer from service labelj
PS Form 3811, February 2004
Domestic Return Receipt
102595-Q2-M,,'540
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Ms. Shari Williams,
Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: IN DIVORCE
Mr. Roderick Williams, Sr.,
Defendant
: NO. 05-6213 CIVIL TERM
DEFENDANT'S COUNTE -AFFIDAVIT UNDER
OF THE IVORCE CODE
I. Check either (a) or (b):
(~( (a) I do not oppose the entry of a divorce decree.
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(b) 1 oppose the entry ofa divorce decree because (Check (i), (ii) or both):
(i) The parties to this action have ~t lived separate and apart for a period of at least
two years.
(ii) The marriage is not irretrievably ~roken.
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2. Check either (a) or (b):
(~ (a) 1 do not wish to make any claims for economic relief. I understand that 1 may lose
rights concerning alimony, division ~f property, lawyer's fees or expenses if I do not
claim them before a divorce is grante~.
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(b) 1 wish to claim economic reliefwh~ch may include alimony, division of property,
lawyer's fees or expenses or other impfrtant rights.
1 understand that in addition to checking (b) above, 1 must also file all of my economic
claims with the prothonotary in writing and I serve them on the other party. If I fail to do so
before the date set forth on the Notice of Interltion to Request Divorce Decree, the divorce decree
may be entered without further delay.
I verify that the statements made i this counter-affidavit are true and correct. I
understand that false statements herein are ade subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. 94904
relating to unsworn falsification to authorities
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SHARI WILLIAMS,
Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
: NO. 05-6213
CIVIL TERM
RODERICK WILLIAMS, SR.,
Defendant
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: 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. Ground for divorce: irretrievable breakdown under ~ 330l(d) of the Divorce
Code.
2. Date and manner of service ofthe complaint: service bv U.S. mail registered,
restricted delivery complete on December 14, 2005.
3. Date of execution ofthe affidavit required by 9 3301(d) ofthe Divorce Code:
December 8, 2005:
4. Date of filing ofthe plaintiffs affidavit: December 13,2005:
5. Date of service of the plaintiffs affidavit upon the respondent: December 14,
2005.
6. Related claims pending: None.
7. Date and manner of service of the Notice ofIntention to Request Entry of
Divorce Decree, a copy of which is attached: Service hv First Class mail on Februarv 24,
2006.
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Robert . ains, Esquire
Lucy Johnston-Walsh, Esquire
Anne MacDonald-Fox, Esquire
Thomas M. Place, Esquire
William G. Martin, Esquire
Supervising Attorneys
F AMIL Y LAW CLINIC
45 North Pitt Street
Carlisle, P A 17013
(717) 243-2968
Fax: (717) 243-3639
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Ms. Shari Williams,
Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
CIVIL ACTION-LAW
DIVORCE
Mr. Roderick Williams, Sr.,
Defendant
: NO. 05 - 6213
CIVIL TERM
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Jill Hammill, Certified Legal Intern, Family Law Clinic, hereby certify that I am
serving a true and correct copy of the Praecipe to Transmit Record and Divorce Information
Sheet on Roderick Williams, Sr, residing at, 317 North West Street, Carlisle, PA 17013, by
depositing a copy of the same in the United States mail, first class, postage prepaid, on April 21,
2006.
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F AMIL Y LAW CLINIC
45 North Pitt Street
Carlisle, P A 17013
(717) 243-2968
Fax: (717) 243-3639
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Ms. Shari Williams,
Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
Mr. Roderick Williams, Sr.,
Defendant
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: DIVORCE
: NO: 05-6213
CIVIL TERM
NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REQUEST ENTRY OF ~ 3301(d) DIVORCE DECREE
TO: DEFENDANT
You have been sued in an action for divorce. You have failed to answer the complaint or
file a counter-affidavit to the 9 330 1 (d) affidavit. Therefore, on or after March 16, 2006, the
other party can request the court to enter a final decree in divorce.
If you do not file with the prothonotary of the court an answer w*our signature
notarized or verified or a counter-affidavit by the above date, the court 'ra\ lnter a final decree in
divorce. A counter-affidavit which you may file with the prothonotary ofJllll'court is attached to
this notice. -("
Unless you have already filed with the court a written claim for econolJlll'\elief, you
must do so by the above date or the court may grant the divorce and you willl\;~ forever the
right to ask for economic relief. The filing of the form counter-affidavit alone does not protect
your economic claims.
YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LA WYER 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.
IF YOU CANNOT AFFORD A LAWYER, 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, PA 17013
(717) 249-3166
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990
The Court 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 Indrviduals 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. Yau rl1ust attend the scheduled conference or hearing.
Ms. Shari Williams,
Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: IN DIVORCE
Mr. Roderick Williams, Sr.,
Defendant
: NO. 05-6213 CIVIL TERM
DEFENDANT'S COUNTER-AFFIDAVIT UNDER !l3301(d)
OF THE DIVORCE CODE
1. Check either (a) or (b):
( ) (a) 1 do not oppose the entry of a divorce decree.
() (b) I oppose the entry ofa divorce decree because (Check (i), (ii) or both):
( ) (i) The parties to this action have not lived separate an1':lart for a period of at least
two years. _
( ) (ii) The marriage is not irretrievably broken.
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2. Check either (a) or (b):
( ) (a) I do not wish to make any claims for economic relief. 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.
() (b) I wish to claim economic relief which may include alimony, division of property,
lawyer's fees or expenses or other important rights.
1 understand that in addition to checking (b) above, 1 must also file all of my economic
claims with the prothonotary in writing and serve them on the other party. If I fail to do so
before the date set forth on the Notice of Intention to Request Divorce Decree, the divorce decree
may be entered without further delay.
I verify that the statements made in this counter-affidavit are true and correct. I
understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. S4904
relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OFCUMBERLANDCOUNTY
ARE DIVORCED FROM THE BONDS OF MATRIMONY.
THE COURT RETAiNS JURISDICTION OF THE FOLLOWING CLAIMS WHICH HAVE
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SHART
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RODERICK WILLIAMS,
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, DEFENDANT,
YET BEEN ENTERED;
BEEN RAISED OF RECORD IN THIS ACTION FOR WHICH A FINAL ORDER HAS NOT
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