HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-0435BENJAMIN T. GEOGHAN,
Plaintiff
V.
HEATHER A. GEOGHAN,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. Odo - 42S
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE
NOTICE
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 judgement 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 at: The Office
of the Prothonotary, Dauphin County Courthouse, Front and Market Streets, Harrisburg,
Pennsylvania 17101.
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 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
(717) 249-3166
MEYERS, DESFOR, SALTZGIVER & BOYLE
410 NORTH SECOND STREET • P.O. BOX 1062 • HARRISBURG, PA 17108
(717) 236-9428 • FAX (717) 236-2817
BENJAMIN T. GEOGHAN, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. : NO.
HEATHER A. GEOGHAN, CIVIL ACTION -LAW
Defendant IN DIVORCE
NOTICIA
LE HAN DEMANDADO A USTED EN LA CORTE. Si usted quiere defenderse de
estas demandas expuestas en las paginas siguientes, usted tiene veinte (20) dias de plazo al
partir de la fecha de la demanda y la notificacion.
Usted debe presentar Una apariencia escrita o en persona o por abogado y archivar en
la Corte en forma escrita sus defensas o sus objeciones a las demandas en contra de su persona.
Sea avisado que si usted no se defiende, la Corte tomaro medidas y puede entrar Una orden
contra usted sin previo aviso o notificacion y por cualquier queja o alivio que es pedido en la
petition do demanda. Usted puede perder dinero o sus propiedades o otros derechos
importantes para usted.
LLEVE ESTA DEMANDA A UN ABOGADO IMMEDIATAMENTE. SI NO
TIENE ABOGADO O SI NO TIENE EL DINERO SUFICIENTE DE PAGAR TAL
SERVICIO, VAYA EN PERSONA O LLAME POR TELEFONO A LA OFICINA CUYA
DIRECCION SE ENCUENTRA ESCRITA ABAJO PARA AVERIGUAR DONDE SE
PUEDE CONSEGUIR ASISTENCIA LEGAL.
CUMBERLAND COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION
32 SOUTH BEDFORD STREET
CARLISLE, PENNSYLVANIA 17013
(717) 249-3166
MEYERS, DESFOR, SALTZGIVER & BOYLE
410 NORTH SECOND STREET • P.O. BOX 1062 • HARRISBURG, PA 17108
(717) 236-9428 • FAX(717)236-2817
BENJAMIN T. GEOGHAN,
Plaintiff
V.
HEATHER A. GEOGHAN,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. OL - q-qS
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE
COMPLAINT IN DIVORCE
UNDER SECTION 3301(C) or (D) OF THE DIVORCE CODE
AND NOW, comes the Plaintiff, Benjamin T. Geoghan by and through his attorneys,
Meyers, Desfor, Saltzgiver & Boyle and tiles the following Complaint in Divorce and in
support thereof avers as follows:
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Plaintiff is Benjamin T. Geoghan an adult individual who currently resides at 234
Birch Lane, Carlisle, Pennsylvania.
Defendant is Heather A. Geoghan an adult individual who currently resides at 493
State Street, Enola, Pennsylvania.
Plaintiff has been a bona fide resident of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for at
least six (6) months immediately previous to the filing of this Complaint.
The Plaintiff and Defendant were married on June 27, 1998 in Fort Ritchie, Maryland.
There have been no prior actions of divorce or annulment between the parties.
The marriage is irretrievably broken.
The Defendant is not a member of the United States Army or its allies.
Plaintiff has been advised that counseling is available and that Plaintiff may have the
right to request the court require the parties to participate in counseling, being so
MEYERS, DESFOR, SALTZGIVER & BOYLE
410 NORTH SECOND STREET • P.O. BOX 1062 • HARRISBURG, PA 17108
(717)236-9428 • FAX(717)236-2817
advised, Plaintiff waives that right.
9. Plaintiff requests the Court to enter a Decree of Divorce pursuant to Section 3301(C)
or 3301(D) of the Divorce Code.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff, Benjamin T. Geoghan, respectfully requests this Honorable
Court enter a Decree in Divorce pursuant to Section 3301(C) or 3301(D) of the Divorce Code.
Respectfully submitted,
Catherine A. Boyle, Esquire
MEYERS, DESFOR, SALT IVER
& BOYLE
Attorney I.D. 976328
410 North Second Street
P.O. Box 1062
Harrisburg, PA 17108
(717) 236-9428
Attorney for Plaintiff
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MEYERS, DESFOR, SALTZGIVER & BOYLE
410 NORTH SECOND STREET • P.O. BOX 1062 • HARRISBURG, PA 17108
(717) 236-9428 • FAX (717) 236-2817
VERIFICATION
I, Benjamin T. Geoghan , verify that the
statements made in this Complaint in Divorce
are true and correct to the best
of my knowledge, information and belief. 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.
Dated: 1/19/2006
X) Plaintiff
( ) Defendant
MEYERS, DESFOR, SALTZGIVER & BOYLE
410 NORTH SECOND STREET • P.O. BOX 1062 • HARRISBURG, PA 17108
(717) 236-9428 • FAX (717) 236 2817
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BENJAMIN T. GEOGHAN,
Plaintiff
vs.
HEATHER A. GEOGHAN,
Defendant
NO. 06-435
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE
ACCEPTANCE OF SERVICE OF COMPLAINTINDIVORCE
I, Edward F.V. Pietrowski, Esquire, counsel for Heather A. Geoghan, defendant in the
above-captioned matter, hereby certify that I have accepted service of Complaint in Divorce on
behalf of Heather A. Geoghan which was filed by plaintiff, Benjamin T. Geoghan to the above
term and number and that I am authorized to do so.
Date b0
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
97.
Edward F.V. Pietrwowski, Esquire
PIETROWSKI & PIETROWSKI, P. C.
116 North Washington Avenue
Suite 3-B, Kane Building
Scranton, PA 18503-1812
Attorney ID# 19614
Attorney for Defendant, Heather A. Geoghan
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BENJAMIN T. GEOGHAN,
Plaintiff/Counterclaim Defendant
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 06-435 Civil Term
HEATHER A. GEOGHAN, CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Defendant/Counterclaim Plaintiff IN DIVORCE
NOTICE
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 Defendant/Counterclaim Petitioner. 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.
IF YOU DO NOT FILE A CLAIM FOR ALIMONY, DIVISION OF PROPERTY,
ATTORNEY'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 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
1-800-990-9108
(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.
PIETROWSKI & PIETROWSKI, P.C.
Date: Z 3 / B
ward F.V. Pie owski, Esquire
Attorney for Defendant/Counterclaim Plaintiff
116 N. Washington Avenue
Suite 2J
Scranton, PA 18503
Telephone: (570) 344-9633
Fax: (570) 344-9635
Email: pietrowskilawz@,verizon.net
Attorney ID# 19614
BENJAMIN T. GEOGHAN, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Plaintiff/Counterclaim Defendant : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
VS.
HEATHER A. GEOGHAN,
Defendant/Counterclaim Plaintiff
NO. 06435 Civil Term
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE
ANSWER AND COUNTERCLAIM TO COMPLAINT IN DIVORCE UNDER SECTION
3301(C) OR (D) OF THE DIVORCE CODE
AND NOW, comes defendant/counterclaim plaintiff, Heather A. Geoghan, by and through
her attorneys, Pietrowski & Pietrowski, P.C., and hereby answers the Complaint in Divorce filed by
plaintiff/counterclaim defendant, Benjamin T. Geoghan and counterclaims as follows:
ANSWER TO COMPLAINT IN DIVORCE
1. Admitted. At the time of the filing of the Complaint, the plaintiff/counterclaim
defendant, Benjamin T. Geoghan did reside at 234 Birch Lane, Carlisle,
Pennsylvania. However, at the time of the filing of this Answer, the
Plaintiff/Counterclaim Defendant is residing at 326 Walnut Lane, Carlisle,
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
2. Admitted. It is admitted that the defendant/counterclaim plaintiff Heather A.
Geoghan is an adult and competent individual currently residing at 493 State Street,
Enola, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
3. Admitted. It is admitted that both the Plaintiff/Counterclaim Defendant and the
Defendant/Counterclaim Plaintiff have been bona fide residents of the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for at least six (6) months immediately preceding
the filing of the Complaint as well as this Answer and Counterclaim.
4. Admitted. It is admitted that the Plaintiff/Counterclaim Defendant and the
Defendant/Counterclaim Plaintiff were married on June 27, 1998 in Fort Ritchie,
Maryland.
5. Admitted. The current action is the only action of divorce or annulment between the
parties.
6. Admitted. It is admitted that the marriage is irretrievably broken.
7. Admitted. It is admitted that the Defendant/Counterclaim Plaintiff is not a member
of the United States armed forces or its allies.
8. Defendant/Counterclaim Plaintiff, Heather A. Geoghan has been advised that
marriage counseling is available and that she may have the right to request this
Honorable Court to require the parties to participate in counseling.
9. Neither admitted nor denied.
WHEREFORE, defendant/counterclaim plaintiff, Heather A. Geoghan respectfully requests
that this Honorable Court dismiss the Complaint In Divorce filed by plaintiff/ counterclaim
defendant, Benjamin T. Geoghan.
COUNTERCLAIM IN DIVORCE
10. Defendant/Counterclaim Plaintiff, Heather A. Geoghan, incorporates by reference her
answers to Paragraphs 1 through 9 inclusive as though the same were set forth herein
at length.
11. Defendant/Counterclaim Plaintiff avers that in violation of their marriage vows
plaintiff/counterclaim defendant, Benjamin T. Geoghan has offered such indignities
to Defendant/Counterclaim Plaintiff, the injured and innocent spouse, so as to render
her condition intolerable and her life burdensome.
12. Defendant/Counterclaim Plaintiff avers that this allegation is not made out of levity
nor collusion between the parties but in sincerity and truth for the causes mentioned
herein.
COUNT II - DIVORCE - 3301(d)
13. Defendant/Counterclaim Plaintiff, Heather A. Geoghan, incorporates by reference
Paragraphs 1 through 12 inclusive as though the same were set forth herein at length.
14. Defendant/Counterclaim Plaintiff avers that the parties to this action separated on
June 14, 2005 and have continued to live separate and apart for a period of at least
two (2) years and that the marriage is irretrievably broken.
15. Defendant/Counterclaim Plaintiff requests that this Honorable Court enter a decree of
divorce.
COUNT III - EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTION
13. Defendant/Counterclaim Plaintiff incorporates herein Paragraphs 1 through 12 as
though the same were set forth herein at length.
14. During the course of their marriage, the parties have acquired marital property which
is subject to equitable distribution under the Divorce Code. Defendant/ Counterclaim
Plaintiff requests that this Honorable Court enter an Order disposing of the said
property rights and interests of the parties.
COUNT IV - COUNSEL FEES, EXPENSES & COSTS
15. Defendant/Counterclaim Plaintiff incorporates herein Paragraphs 1 through 14 as
though the same were set forth herein at length.
16. Defendant/Counterclaim Plaintiff has been required to seek legal counsel and incur
legal expenses to protect her rights in this matter and does not have sufficient funds
to pay the same. Plaintiff/Counterclaim Defendant, Benjamin T. Geoghan has
sufficient funds to pay for Defendant/Counterclaim Plaintiffs counsel fees, expenses,
and costs and this Honorable Court is requested to require Plaintiff/Counterclaim
Defendant to pay the same.
WHEREFORE, the defendant/counterclaim plaintiff, Heather A. Geoghan, prays that this
Honorable Court grant the following relief:
A. Enter a Decree in divorce dissolving the marriage of the parties
pursuant to Section 3301(c) of the Divorce Code;
B. ® Enter a Decree in divorce dissolving the marriage of the parties
pursuant to Section 3301(d) of the Divorce Code;
C. ® Equitable distribution of all property acquired by the parties during
their marriage;
D. ® Reasonable Counsel fees, expenses, and costs;
E. ® Such other relief as the Court may deem fit.
Respectfully submitted,
Pietrowski & Pietrowski, P.C.
Date: BY:
ward F.V. owski, Esquire
Attorney for Defendant/Counterclaim Plaintiff
116 N. Washington Avenue
Suite 2J
Scranton, PA 18503
Telephone: (570) 344-9633
Fax: (570) 344-9635
Email: pietrowskilawz@,verizon.net
Attorney ID# 19614
BENJAMIN T. GEOGHAN, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Plaintiff/Counterclaim Defendant : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
VS.
HEATHER A. GEOGHAN,
Defendant/Counterclaim Plaintiff
NO. 06-435 Civil Term
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE
VERIFICATION
I, Heather A. Geoghan verify that I am the defendant/counterclaim plaintiff in the above-
captioned matter and that the plaintiff/counterclaim defendant, Benjamin T. Geoghan is not a
member of the Armed Forces of the United States of America. I further verify that the
statements made in the foregoing Answer to Complaint in Divorce and Counterclaim are true and
correct to the best of my knowledge, information, and belief. I understand that false statements
made herein are subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S.A. §4904, relating to unsworn falsification
to authorities.
Date:
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BENJAMIN T. GEOGHAN, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Plaintiff/Counterclaim Defendant : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
vs.
HEATHER A. GEOGHAN,
Defendant/Counterclaim Plaintiff
NO. 06-435 Civil Term
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE
AFFIDAVIT TO COMPLY WITH RULE 1920.45(D)(1)
INDICATING AWARENESS AND AVAILABILITY OF
MARRIAGE COUNSELING
I, Heather A.Geoghan, being duly sworn according to law, deposes and says that I am the
defendant/counterclaim plaintiff in the above divorce matter, which was filed in accordance with
Section 3301(c) of the Divorce Code, and that I am aware of the availability of marriage
counseling as provided by the Divorce Code, and does not wish to obtain or secure the same.
Date: ?-z (3 fo?
He ther A. Geoghan, de en t/counterclaim
plain iff
Sworn to and subscribed before me,
a Notary Public, this 13s' day of
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NO. 06-435 Civil Term
HEATHER A. GEOGHAN, CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Defendant/Counterclaim Plaintiff IN DIVORCE
AFFIDAVIT
I, Heather A. Geoghan, the defendant/counterclaim plaintiff in the above matter state
that:
There are no children born of this marriage who are now under the age of
eighteen (18) years of age.
X The following children born of this marriage is presently under the age of
eighteen (18) years:
B.T.R.G. (d.o.b.10/21/98)
M.A.G. (d.o.b.04/24/01)
S.P.G. (d.o.b.04/24/01)
I verify that the above-statements are true and correct, and are made subject to the
penalties of 18 Pa. C.S.A. §4904, relating to unworn falsification to authorities.
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CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
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NO. 06-435 Civil Term
HEATHER A. GEOGHAN, CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Defendant/Counterclaim Plaintiff IN DIVORCE
NOTICE TO PLAINTIFF/COUNTERCLAIM DEFENDANT
IF YOU WISH TO DENY ANY OF THE STATEMENTS SET FORTH IN THIS
AFFIDAVIT YOU MUST FILE A COUNTER-AFFIDAVIT WITHIN TWENTY (20) DAYS
AFTER THIS AFFIDAVIT HAS BEEN SERVED ON YOU OR THE STATEMENTS WILL
BE DEEMED ADMITTED.
DEFENDANT/COUNTERCLAIM PLAINTIFF'S AFFIDAVIT UNDER SECTION
3301(d) OF THE DIVORCE CODE
1. The parties to this action separated on June 14, 2005 and have continued to live
separate and apart for a period of at least two (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 made herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S.A. §4904, relating to
unsworn falsification to authorities.
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NO. 06-435 Civil Term
HEATHER A. GEOGHAN, CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Defendant/Counterclaim Plaintiff IN DIVORCE
PROOF OF SERVICE
I, Barbara A. Arens, legal secretary for the law firm of Pietrowski & Pietrowski, P.C.,
hereby affirm that I did serve a true and correct copy of Answer and Counterclaim to Complaint
in Divorce Under Section 3301(c) or (d) of the Divorce Code upon the plaintiff/counterclaim
defendant, Benjamin T. Geoghan, 326 Walnut Lane, Carlisle, PA 17015-7821 by United States
certified mail, number 7007 0220 0002 7647 9788, return receipt requested, postage prepaid at
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OF THE PROTHONOTARY
2009 MAY -6 PH 1: 23
BENJAMIN T. GEOGHAN, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Plaintiff/Counterclaim Defendant : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
vs. NO. 06-435 Civil Term
HEATHER A. GEOGHAN, CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Defendant/Counterclaim Plaintiff IN DIVORCE
NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REQUEST ENTRY DIVORCE DECREE
TO: Benjamin T. Geoghan
326 Walnut Lane
Carlisle, PA 17015
Heather A. Geoghan, defendant/counterclaim plaintiff, intends to file with the Court the
attached Praecipe to Transmit Record on or after May 5, 2009 , requesting that a
final decree in divorce be entered.
Pietrowski & P' wski, P.C.
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Edward F.V. Pietrowski, Esquire I
Attorney for Defendant/Counterclaim Plaintiff
116 N. Washington Avenue
Suite 2J
Scranton, PA 18503
Telephone: (570) 344-9633
Fax: (570) 344-9635
Email: tnietrowskilawz(a,verizon.net
Attorney ID# 19614
OF THE PROTH,0NOTARY
2009 MAY - 6 PM 1: 2 3
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BENJAMIN T. GEOGHAN, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Plaintiff/Counterclaim Defendant : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
vs. NO. 06-435 Civil Term
HEATHER A. GEOGHAN, CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Defendant/Counterclaim Plaintiff IN DIVORCE
AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT
1. The parties to this action separated on June 14, 2005 and continued to live
separate and apart for a period of at least two years.
2. The marriage of the Plaintiff and Defendant 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.
Date S-9- Oct 7d,, 1,#?? "Mh6a4
Heather A. Geoghan, de dant/
counterclaim plainti f
FILED-OFFICE
OF THE P?07-'")NIOTARY
2009 MAY -6 Pli 1: 23
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BENJAMIN T. GEOGHAN, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Plaintiff/Counterclaim Defendant : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
VS. NO. 06-435 Civil Term
HEATHER A. GEOGHAN, CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Defendant/Counterclaim Plaintiff IN DIVORCE
WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION
TO REQUEST ENTRY OF DIVORCE DECREE
UNDER SECTION 3301(d) 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 unworn falsification to authorities.
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BENJAMIN T. GEOGHAN,
Plaintiff/Counterclaim Defendant
vs.
HEATHER A. GEOGHAN,
Defendant/Counterclaim Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 06-435 Civil Term
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE
PRAECIPE TO TRANSMIT RECORD
TO: PROTHONOTARY:
Please transmit the record, together with the following information to the Court for entry
of a Divorce Decree under Section 3301 (d) of the Divorce Code.
1. A Complaint in Divorce was filed by Plaintiff/Counterclaim Defendant on
January 23, 2006.
2. The Defendant/Counterclaim Plaintiff is aware of the availability of counseling
which was averred:
In Defendant/Counterclaim Plaintiff's Complaint for Divorce (Pa. R.C.P. 1920.12 (a)(8)1 ®Yes
3. Defendant/Counterclaim Plaintiff's Affidavit and Notice Under Section 3301 (d)
was filed on February 13, 2009
4. Plaintiff/Counterclaim Defendant's Counter-Affidavit Under Section 3301(d)
stating that he is unopposed to the entry of a divorce decree and that he does not wish to make
any claims for economic relief was filed on Plaintiff/Counterclaim Defendant has refused to file
any paperwork in this matter.
5. Two (2) copies of Vital Statistics were filed on February 13, 2009 with the
Answer and Counterclaim in Divorce.
6. Proposed Decree in file ®Yes FjNo
7. There are no monies being held in escrow in the event that a Master is
needed for this Divorce proceeding.
8. Related claims pending: None
9. The surcharge for the Children' Trust Fund has not been paid.
Respectfully submitted:
Date: 5-'5- - Oq
Pietrowski & Pietrowski, P.C.
BY.
dward F.V. I?towski, Esquire
Attorney for Defendant/Counterclaim Plaintiff
116 N. Washington Avenue
Suite 2J
Scranton, PA 18503
Telephone: (570) 344-9633
Fax: (570) 344-9635
Email: pietrowskilawz&verizon.net
Attorney ID# 19614
FILED-OF'F CE
OF THE PROTHONOTARY
2009 MAY -6 PM 1: 24
Benjamin T. Geoghan
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V.
Heather A. Geoghan
NO. 06-435 Civil Term
DIVORCE DECREE
AND NOW, GL /d , 400q , it is ordered and decreed that
Benjamin T. Geoghan
plaintiff, and
Heather A. Geoghan , defendant, are divorced from the
bonds of matrimony.
Any existing spousal support order shall hereafter be deemed an order for
alimony pendente lite if any economic claims remain pending.
The court retains jurisdiction of any claims raised by the parties to this action
for which a final order has not yet been entered. Those claims are as follows: (If no
claims remain indicate "None.")
By the Court,
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Attest: J.
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