HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-0835Angela Mitchell, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. . CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE
Darius Mitchell,
Defendant : NO. 06- E35 CIVIL TERM
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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.
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you may request marriage counseling. A list of marriage counselors is available in the Office of
the Prothonotary, Cumberland County Courthouse, Carlisle, Pennsylvania.
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Angela Mitchell, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. : CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE
Darius Mitchell,
Defendant :NO, 06- 435 CIVIL TERM
DIVORCE COMPLAINT
The plaintiff, Angela Mitchell, by her attorneys, the Family Law Clinic, sets forth the
following cause of action in divorce:
DIVORCE UNDER 23 Pa C.S §W301(a)(6) 3301(c) AND 3301(d) OF THE DIVORCE CODE
Plaintiff is Angela Mitchell, who currently resides at 4 East Manor Avenue
Enola, Cumberland County, PA 17025, since February 2003.
2. Defendant is Darius Mitchell, who currently resides at SCI Houtzdale, Clearfield County,
PA 16698, since August 2004.
3. Plaintiff has been a bona fide resident of the Commonwealth for at least six months
immediately previous to the filing of this complaint.
Plaintiff and Defendant were married on December 20, 1997 at Lewisberry, York
County, Pennsylvania.
Plaintiff and Defendant have lived separate and apart since July 1, 2004.
6. There have been no prior actions for divorce or for annulment between the parties.
7. Plaintiff avers that Defendant, in violation of his marriage vows, has offered such
indignities to Plaintiff, his innocent and injured spouse, as to render the condition of
Plaintiff intolerable and life burdensome.
8. The marriage is irretrievably broken.
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.
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Lauren McHale
Certified Legal Intern
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Thomas . Place
Anne MacDonald-Fox
Lucy Johnston-Walsh
Supervising Attorney
FAMILY LAW CLINIC
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.5. §4904, relating to unsworn falsification to
authorities.
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Angela Mitchell, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. : CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: IN CUSTODY
Darius Mitchell
Defendant : NO. 06-835' CIVIL TERM
PRAECIPE TO PROCEED IN FORMA PAUPERIS
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Kindly allow Angela Mitchell, 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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Certified Legal Intern
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ANNE MACDONALD-FOX
LUCYJOHNSTON-WALSH
Supervising Attorneys
FAMILY LAW CLINIC
45 North Pitt Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
717-243-2968
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Darius Mitchell,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION-LAW
DIVORCE
NO, 06-835 CIVIL TERM
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Lauren McHale, Certified Legal Intern, Family Law Clinic, hereby certify that I served
a true and correct copy of the Divorce Complaint on Darius Mitchell, residing at SCI Houtzdale,
Houtzdale, PA 16698, by depositing a copy of the same in the United States mail, certified,
restricted delivery, return receipt requested. Service was complete upon receipt by Darius
Mitchell, on February 17, 2006, as evidenced by the attached green card with the article number
7005 0390 0003 2632 6628.
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Lauren McHale
Certified Legal Intern
ANNE DONALD-F; ESQ.
Supervising Attorney
FAMILY LAW CLINIC
45 North Pitt Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-2968
Fax: (717) 243-3639
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ANGELA MITCHELL, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Plaintiff : OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
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: CIVIL ACTION-LAW
DARIUS MITCHELL, : DIVORCE
Defendant
No. 06-835 CIVIL TERM
PETITION TO DISMISS COMPLAINT
Plaintiff, Angela Mitchell, by and through her attorneys, the Family Law Clinic, hereby
requests that the Court dismiss without prejudice the Complaint for Divorce filed February 10,
2006 in the above captioned case. In support of her Petition, Plaintiff avers as follows:
1. Plaintiff filed a Complaint for Divorce under Sections 3301 (a)(6), 3301(c) and 3301(d)
with this Court on February 10, 2006.
2. Plaintiff has informed the Family Law Clinic that Plaintiff and Defendant have decided to
reconcile the marriage.
3. Plaintiff has informed the Family Law Clinic that Plaintiff does not wish to pursue this
action and requests that the Complaint for Divorce be dismissed without prejudice.
4. The Family Law Clinic has not sought concurrence of opposing counsel pursuant to
Local Rule 206.2, because Defendant is not represented by legal counsel in this matter.
5. No Judge has ever been assigned to this case.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff requests that the Court dismiss without prejudice the Complaint for
Divorce filed February 10, 2006.
Respectfully Submitted,
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Samara Gomez
Certified Legal Intern
Megan 'esmeyer, Esq.
Supervising Attorney
FAMILY LAW CLINIC
45 North Pitt Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
717-243-2968
VERIFICATION
I verify that the facts and statements in the attached Petition are true and correct to the
best of my knowledge. I understand that any false statements are made subject to the penalties of
18 Pa.C.S. § 4904, relating to unworn falsification to authorities.
Samara Gomez
Certified Legal Intern
AUTHORIZATION TO WITHDRAW DIVORCE COMPLAINT
I, Angela Mitchell, hereby instruct the Family Law Clinic to withdraw my divorce case filed in
Cumberland County, Docket No. 06 - 835. I understand this means that my divorce action will
be terminated and there will be no further proceedings on that action. I understand that if I want
to bring another divorce action at some point in the future, I must begin the action from the
beginning.
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Mrs. Angela Mitchell, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. :NO. 06-835 CIVIL TERM
Mr. Darius Mitchell,
Defendant : IN DIVORCE
DISCHARGE OF ATTORNEY
I, Mrs. Angela Mitchell, discharge the Family Law Clinic from representing me as my
attorney in the above captioned case.
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ANGELA MITCHELL, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Plaintiff : OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
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CIVIL ACTION-LAW
DARIUS MITCHELL, : DIVORCE
Defendant
No. 06-835 CIVIL TERM
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this N day of , 2007, upon Plaintiff's Petition to
Dismiss Action, it is hereby ordered and directed as follows:
Plaintiff's Complaint for Divorce filed February 10, 2006 is dismissed without prejudice.
By the Court,
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Darius Mitchell,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION-LAW
DIVORCE
: NO. 06-835 CIVIL TERM
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Holly O. Vaughn, Certified Legal Intern, Family Law Clinic, hereby certify that I
served a true and correct copy of the June 11, 2007 Order of Court on Darius Mitchell, by
depositing on this date a copy of the same in the United States mail, postage prepaid, addressed
as follows:
Mr. Darius Mitchell
42 East Manor Avenue
Enola, PA 170025
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Certified Legal Intern
Meg Riesmeyer
Supervising Attorney
FAMILY LAW CLINIC
45 North Pitt Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-2968
Fax: (717) 243-3639
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