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GAYLE E. CHRISTMAN,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
NO. 2005- to3~~ CIVIL TERM
CIVIL ACTION-LAW
IN DIVORCE
JOHN B. CHRISTMAN,
Defendant
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 at the Cwnberland County Court House, 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 MA Y 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. THIS OFFICE CAN PROVIDE YOU WITH INFORMATION
ABOUT HIRING A LAWYER.
IF YOU CANNOT AFFORD TO HIRE A LAWYER, THIS OFFICE MAYBE ABLE
TO PROVIDE YOU WITH INFORMA nON 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
GAYLE E. CHRISTMAN,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
NO. 2005- fs,3~"J-.... CIVIL TERM
JOHN B. CHRISTMAN,
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION-LAW
IN DIVORCE
DIVORCE COMPLAINT
I. Plaintiff is Gayle E. Christman, an adult individual who currently resides at 418 A
Street, Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17013.
2. Defendant is John B. Christman, an adult individual who currently resides at 67 F
Street, Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17013.
3. Plaintiff and Defendant have been bona fide residents in the Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania for at least six months immediately previous to the filing ofthis Complaint.
4. The Plaintiff and Defendant were married on October 28, 2000, in Cumberland
County, Pennsylvania.
COUNT I - DIVORCE
5. Plaintiff hereby incorporates by reference paragraphs I through 4 above.
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 ofthe availability of counseling and that she may
have the right to request that the court require the parties to participate in Counseling.
9. PJaintiffrequests the court to enter a decree of divorce.
WHEREFORE, the Plaintiff requests the court to enter a decree of divorce in favor of the
Plaintiff and against the Defendant.
COUNT I1-EOUlTABLE DISTRIBUTION
10. Plaintiff hereby incorporates by reference paragraphs I through 9 above.
II. The parties have acquired real estate, personal property, including automobiles,
bank accounts and other items of miscellaneous property during the course of their marriage,
some of which is marital property.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff respectfully requests this Honorable Court to enter a decree
which effects an equitable distribution of marital property.
COUNT III - CUSTODY
12. Plaintiff hereby incorporates by reference paragraphs I through II above.
13. The plaintiff is Gayle E. Christman, an adult individual residing at 418 A Street,
Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
14. The defendant is John B. Christman, an adult individual residing at 67 F Street,
Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
15. Plaintiff seeks custody of the following children: Madison Bailie Christman, born
November 24,2001 and Emma Caitlin Christman, April 22, 2004.
The children were born in wedlock.
The children are presently in the custody of Plaintiff at 418 A Street, Carlisle,
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
During the past five years, the children have resided with the following persons at
the following addresses:
Persons
Residences
Dates
John B. Christman
67 F Street
Carlisle, Pennsylvania
July, 2005
to present
Gayle E. Christman
418 A Street
Carlisle, Pennsylvania
July, 2005
to present
John B. Christman
Gayle E. Christman
2 Nelson Drive
Carlisle, Pennsylvania
March, 2004 to
July, 2005
John B. Christman
Gayle E. Christman
16 Bentley Place
Carlisle, Pennsylvania
November, 2001
to March, 2004
The natural father of the children is John B. Christman, currently residing at 67 F
Street, Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
He is married to the Plaintiff.
The natural mother of the child is Gayle E. Christman, currently residing at 418 A
Street, Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
She is married to the Defendant.
16. The relationship of the Plaintiff to the children is that of natural mother. The
plaintiff currently resides with the following persons:
Names
Relationship
Madison Bailie Christman
daughter
Emma Caitlin Christman
daughter
17. The relationship of the Defendant to the children is that of natural father. The
defendant currently resides with the following persons:
Names
Relationship
NONE
18. Plaintiff has not participated as a party or witness, or in any other capacity in other
litigation, concerning the custody of the children in this or in any other Court.
Plaintiff has no information of a custody proceeding concerning the children
pending in a court of this Commonwealth.
Plaintiff 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.
19. 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 parties to this action. All
other persons, named below, who are known to have or claim a right to custody or visitation of
the children will be given notice of the pendency of this action and the right to intervene.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff requests your Honorable Court to grant her primary physical
custody of the children.
Respectfully submitted,
David A. Baric, Esquire
1.0. # 44853
19 West South Street
Carlisle, PAl 70 13
(717) 249-6873
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Attorney for Plaintiff
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VERIFICATION
I verify that the statements made in this Divorce Complaint are true and correct. I
understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. S 4904,
relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
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GAYLE E. CHRISTMAN,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 2005-6322 CIVIL TERM
CIVIL ACTION-LAW
IN DIVORCE
v.
JOHN B. CHRISTMAN,
Defendant
ACCEPTANCE OF SERVICE
AND NOW, this 11 day of December, 2005, I, John B. Christman, Defendant above,
hereby accept service of the Complaint filed in the above case pursuant to Pa. R.C.P. 1930 (d) and
acknowledge receipt of a true and attested copy of said Complaint.
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GAYLE E. CHRISTMAN
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
NO. 2005-6322 CIVIL TERM
JOHN B. CHRISTMAN,
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION-LAW
IN CUSTODY
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AND NOW, this IT day of r~ 2006, the Court adopts the following
Baille Christman, born November 24, 2001 and Emma Caitlin Christman, born April 22, 2004
(hereinafter referred to as "children").
1. Mother and Father shall have shared legal custody of the children.
2. Mother and Father shall have shared primary physical custody ofthe children.
3. Mother and Father shall alternate physical custody of the children on a week to
week basis starting Sunday at noon and continuing until the following Sunday at noon.
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The party not exercising physical custody of the children shall be entitled to one
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The party exercising physical custody of the children shall allow the children to
have liberal telephone contact with the other party.
6. Father shall have physical custody ofthe children each father's day from 9:00
a.m. until 5:00 p.m.
7. Mother shall have physical custody of the children each mother's day from 9:00
a.m. until 5:00 p.m.
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8. Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter and the children's birthdays shall be split into
two parts. The first part shall be from 9:00 a.m. until I :00 p.m. and the second part shall be from
2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Mother shall have the earlier period in even numbered years and the later
period in odd numbered years.
9. The parties shall have the children at such other times as the parties from time to
time agree.
10. The party receiving custody in the exchange of the children shall be responsible
to pick the children up at the other party's residence or at such location as the children are
present, as the case may be.
II. The parties will keep each other advised immediately relative to any emergencies
concerning the children and shall further take any necessary steps to insure that the health and
well being of the children are protected.
12. The parties shall not do anything which may estrange the children from the other
parties, or injure the opinion ofthe children as to the other parties or which may hamper the free
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and natural development of the children's love or affection for the other parties.
13. The parties agree that neither one of them shall relocate outside ofthe Carlisle
School District without mutual agreement.
14. For tax purposes, Madison shall be considered a dependent of Father and Emma
shall be considered a dependent of Mother.
15. The parties may deviate from this schedule when the best interests of the children
requires them to do so, however, in the absence of an agreement, the terms of this agreement
shall be controlling.
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16. The parties acknowledge that they have read and understand the provisions afthis
Agreement.
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GAYLE E. CHRISTMAN
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
NO. 2005-6322 CIVIL TERM
JOHN B. CHRISTMAN,
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION-LAW
IN CUSTODY
CUSTODY STIPULATION AND AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT AND STIPULATION is entered into the 15th day of February,
2006, by and between John B. Christman (hereinafter referred to as "Father") and Gayle E.
Christman (hereinafter referred to as "Mother").
WHEREAS, the parties are the natural parents of the children, Madison Baille
Christman, born November 24,2001 and Emma Caitlin Christman, born April 22, 2004
(hereinafter referred to as "Children"); and,
WHEREAS, the parties are separated; and,
WHEREAS, the parties wish to enter into an agreement relative to the custody of their
children.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants, promises and
agreements as hereinafter set forth, the parties agree as follows:
1. Mother and Father shall have shared legal custody of the children.
2. Mother and Father shall have shared primary physical custody of the children.
3. Mother and Father shall alternate physical custody ofthe children on a week to
week basis starting Sunday at noon and continuing until the following Sunday at noon.
4. The party not exercising physical custody ofthe children shall be entitled to one
overnight with the children during the other parties period of physical custody.
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5. The party exercising physical custody of the children shall allow the children to
have liberal telephone contact with the other party.
6. Father shall have physical custody ofthe children each father's day from 9:00
a.m. until 5:00 p.m.
7. Mother shall have physical custody of the children each mother's day from 9:00
a.m. until 5:00 p.m.
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Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter and the children's birthdays shall be split into
2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Mother shall have the earlier period in even numbered years and the later
period in odd numbered years.
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The parties shall have the children at such other times as the parties from time to
time agree.
10. The party receiving custody in the exchange of the children shall be responsible
to pick the children up at the other party's residence or at such location as the children are
present, as the case may be.
11. The parties will keep each other advised immediately relative to any emergencies
conceming the children and shall further take any necessary steps to insure that the health and
well being of the children are protected.
12. The parties shall not do anything which may estrange the children from the other
parties, or injure the opinion of the children as to the other parties or which may hamper the free
and natural development of the children's love or affection for the other parties.
13. The parties agree that neither one of them shall relocate outside of the Carlisle
School District without mutual agreement.
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14. For tax purposes, Madison shall be considered a dependent of Father, and Emma
shall be a dependent of Mother.
15. The parties may deviate from this schedule when the best interests of the children
requires them to do so, however, in the absence of an agreement, the terms of this agreement
shall be controlling.
16. The parties acknowledge that they have read and understand the provisions of this
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I IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto intending to be legally bound by the terms
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GA VoLE E. CHRISTMAN,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
NO. 2005-6322 CIVIL TERM
JOHN B. CHRISTMAN,
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION-LA W
IN DIVORCE
PRAECIPE TO TRANSMIT RECORD
To the Prothonotary:
Transmit the record, together with the following information, to the court for entry 01' a
I di vorce decree:
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Ground for divorce: irretrievable breakdown under Section 3301(c) of the divorce
code.
2. Date and manner of service of the complaint: Defendant signcd an Acceptance 0 I'
Service form on December 17,2005.
3. (Complete either paragraph (a) or (h).)
(a) Date of execution of the affidavit of consent required under Section 3301 (c) of the
divorce code: by the plaintiff March 22, 2006
by the defendant March 22, 2006
(b) (1)
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Date of execution of the plaintiffs affidavit requircd by Section 330 I (d) of
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Date of service of the plaintiffs affidavit upon the defendant
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Related claims pending
NONE
5. Complete either (a) or (b)
(a) Date and manner of service of the notice of intention to file praccipe to
transmit record, a copy of which is attached:
(b) Date plaintiffs waiver of notice in Section 3301 (c) divorce was tiled with the
Prothonotary: March 22, 2006
Date defendant's waiver of notice in Section 3301(c) divor was filed with
the Prothonotary: March 22 2006
David A. Baric, Esquire
Attorney for Plaintiff, Gayle E. Christman
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PLAINTIFF'S AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT
AND WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REQUEST ENTRY
OF DIVORCE DECREE UNDER SECTION 330H c) OF THE DIVORCE CODE
1. A complaint in divorce under Section 3301(c) of the Divorce Code was filed on
December 12, 2005.
2. The marriage of the Plaintiff and Defendant is irretrievably broken and ninety
days have elapsed from the date of the filing of the Complaint.
3. I consent to the entry of a final decree in divorce without notice.
4. I understand that I may lose rights concerning alimony, division of property,
lawyer's fees or expenses if! do not claim them before a divorce is granted.
5. 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.
6. 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. Section 4904 relating to
unsworn falsification to authorities.
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SERVICE AND WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REQUEST ENTRY
OF DIVORCE DECREE UNDER SECTION 3301(c) OF THE DIVORCE CODE
J. A complaint in divorce under Section 3301(c) of the Divorce Code was filed on
December 12, 2005.
2. Defendant acknowledges receipt and accepts service of the Complaint on
December 17,2005.
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 in divorce without notice.
5. I understand that I may lose rights concerning alimony. division of property,
lawyer's fees or expenses ifI 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 mc immediately atier it is filed with the
Prothonotary.
7. I have been advised of the availability of marriage counsel ing and understand that
I may request that the court require counseling. I do not request that the court require counseling.
I veri tY 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. Section 4904 relating to
unsworn falsification to authorities.
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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
YET BEEN ENTERED;
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