HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-1522NEIL R. AUSTIN,
Plaintiff,
CYNTHIA L. AUSTIN,
Defendant.
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
:
: DIVORCE
:NO. 02- I S'Q-~ 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 wamed 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 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
2 Liberty Avenue
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 249-3166
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NELL R. AUSTIN,
Plaintiff,
CYNTHIA L. AUSTIN,
Defendant.
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
DIVORCE
NO. 02- ]5~- CIVIL TERM
COMPLAINT
The plaintiff, Neil R. Austin, by his attorneys, the Family Law Clinic, sets forth the
following cause of action in divorce:
DIVORCE UNDER 23 Pa.C.S. SECTION 3301(c), 3301 (d) and 3301(a)(6)
OF THE DIVORCE CODE
1. Plaintiff is Neil R. Austin, who currently resides at 66 East Main Street, New
Kingstown, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17072. Plaintiff has resided in Pennsylvania
since 1998.
2. Defendant is Cynthia L. Austin, who currently resides at 7073 Carlisle Pike, Lot
//35, Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17013. Defendant has resided in
Pennsylvania since approximately 1992.
3. Plaintiff and Defendant have been bona fide residents in the Commonwealth for at
least six months immediately prior to the filing of this Complaint.
Alabama.
5.
6.
Plaintiff and Defendant were married on April, 3,1998, in Guntersville, Marshall,
Plaintiff and Defendant have lived separate and apart since December 13, 2001.
There have been no prior actions of divorce or for annulment between the parties.
7. The marriage is irretrievably broken.
8. Plaintiff avers that Defendant, in violation of her marriage vows under the laws of
the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, has offered such indignities against Plaintiff, her innocent
and injured spouse, as to render Plaintiff's condition intolerable, and life burdensome.
9. Plaintiff has been advised that counseling is available and that he may have the right
to request that the court require the parties to participate in counseling.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff Neil R. Austin requests the court to enter a decree in divorce
dissolving the marriage.
Date:
Jason ~.~McNichol~
Cer~cqed Legal Intern
ROBERT E. RAINS
LUCY JOHNSTON-WALSH
Supervising Attorneys
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 tree and correct, to the
best of my knowledge, information and belief. I understand making any false statemem would
subject me to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. §4904, relating to unswom falsification to
authorities.
Ne'[1 ~. Austin
NEIL R. AUSTIN,
Plaimiff,
CYNTHIA L. AUSTIN,
Defendant.
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
DIVORCE
NO. 02- 15'~g[ CIVIL TERM
PRAECIPE TO PROCEED IN
FORMA PAUPERIS
To the Prothonotary:
Kindly allow, PlaintiffNeil Austin to proceed in forma pauperis.
I, Jason P. McNicholl, Certified Legal. Intern in the Family Law Clinic, for the party
proceeding in fonna paupefis, certify that I believe the party is unable to pay the costs and that I am
providing free legal service to the party.
Date: April 1, 2002
J~ P. McNicholl
Certified Legal Intern
THOMAS M. PLACE
LUCY JOHNSTON-WALSH
Supervising Attomeys
THE FAMILY LAW CLINIC
45 North Pitt Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-2968
SHERIFF'S RETURN - REGULAR
CASE NO: 2002-01522 P
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA:
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
AUSTIN NEIL R
VS
AUSTIN CYNTHIA L
JASON VIOP3kL , Sheriff or Deputy Sheriff of
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, who being duly sworn according to law,
says, the within COMPLAINT - DIVORCE was served upon
AUSTIN CYNTHIA L the
DEFENDANT
at 7073 CARLISLE PIKE
CARLISLE, PA 17013
, at 1022:00 HOURS, on the 22nd day of April
LOT 35
by handing to
CYNTHIA AUSTIN
a true and attested copy of COMPLAINT - DIVORCE
, 2002
together with
and at the same time directing Her attention to the contents thereof.
Sheriff's Costs:
Docketing 18.00
Service 3.45
Affidavit .00
Surcharge 10.00
.00
31.45
Sworn and Subscribed to before
me this ~S~ day of
~), ~.~ ~70~ J~ A.D.
--~ P~rothonotary '
So Answers:
R. Thomas Kline
04/23/2002
FAMILY LAW
~y Sh~e~5~f ~
NEIL R. AUSTIN,
Plaintiff,
CYNTHIA L. AUSTIN,
Defendant.
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: DIVORCE
: NO. 02-1522 CIVIL TERM
PROOF OF SERVICE
I, Jason McNicholl, certify that a tree copy of the Divorce Complaint was served on
Defendant Cynthia Austin by hand by Jason Vioral of the Cumberland County Sheriff's
Department, on April 22, 2002, at the following address:
7073 Carlisle Pike
Lot #35
Carlisle, PA 17013
Sheriff's Return Receipt is attached hereto.
Date
(~on P. McNicholl
6rtified Legal Intern
FAMILY LAW CLINIC
45 North Pitt Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-2968
SHERIFF'S RETURN - REGULAR
CASE NO: 2002-01522 P
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA:
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
AUSTIN NEIL R
VS
AUSTIN CYNTHIA L
JASON VIORAL , Sheriff or Deputy Sheriff of
Cumberland County,Pennsylvania, who being duly sworn according to law,
says, the within COMPLAINT - DIVORCE was served upon
AUSTIN CYNTHIA L the
DEFENDANT , at 1022:00 HOURS, on the 22nd day of April
at 7073 CARLISLE PIKE LOT 35
, 2002
CARLISLE, PA 17013
CYNTHIA AUSTIN
by handing to
a true and attested copy of COMPLAINT - DIVORCE
together with
and at the same time directing Her attention to the contents thereof.
Sheriff's Costs:
Docketing 18.00
Service 3.45
Affidavit .00
Surcharge 10.00
.00
31.45
Sworn and Subscribed to before
me this day of
A.D.
So Answers:
R. Thomas Kline
04/23/2002
FAMILY LAW
By:
~y S~e~i[ f
Prothonotary
NEll R. AUSTIN,
Plaintiff,
CYNTHIA L. AUSTIN,
Defendant.
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
DIVORCE
NO. 02-1522 CIVIL TERM
AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT
2002.
2.
A Complaint in Divorce under §3301(c) of the Divorce Code was filed on April 1,
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.
Date
Neil R. Austin, Plaintiff
NEIL R. AUSTIN,
Plaintiff,
CYNTHIA L. AUSTIN,
Defendant.
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
:
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
DIVORCE
NO. 02-1522 CIVIL TERM
AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT
2002.
1. A Complaint in Divorce under §3301(c) of the Divorce Code was filed on April 1,
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.
Date
Cynthia Il. Austin, Defendant
NEIL R. AUSTIN,
Plaintiff,
CYNTHIA L. AUSTIN,
Defendant.
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: DIVORCE
: NO. 02-1522 CIVIL TERM
WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REQUEST
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 fights 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.
Date
NEIL R. AUSTIN,
Plaintiff,
CYNTHIA L. AUSTIN,
Defendant.
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
:
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
DIVORCE
: NO. 02-1522 CIVIL TERM
WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REQUEST
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.
II
NElL R. AUSTIN,
Plaintiff,
CYNTHIA L. AUSTIN,
Defendant.
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
:
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: DIVORCE
: NO. 02-1522 CIVIL TERM
PRAECIPE TO TRANSMIT RECORD
To the Prothonotary:
Transmit the record, together with the following infomiation, to the court for entry of a
divorce decree:
1. Ground for divorce: irretrievable breakdown under Section 3301(c) of the Divorce
Code.
2. Date and manner of service of the complaint: Defendant was served on April 22, 2002
by the Cumberland County Sheriffs Department.
3. Date of execution of the Affidavit of Consent required by Section 3301 (c) of the
Divorce Code: by the plaintiff, July 23, 2002; by the defendant, July 23, 2002.
4. Related claims pending: none.
5. Date plaintiff's Waiver of Notice in §3301(c) Divorce was filed with the prothonotary:
July 29, 2002.
Date defendant's Waiver of Notice in §3301(c) Divorce was filed with the
prothonotary: July 29, 2002.
Jennife~I-Ieverly
Ce~fie~l Legal Intern
T~IO~S M~LACE
ROBBI~ E. RAINS
LUCY JOHNSTON-WALSH
Supervising Attorney
FAMILY LAW CL1NIC
45 North Pitt Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717)243-2968
IN THE COURT OF COMMON
N-RTT. R. AUSTIN,
p1 a ~
VERSUS
CF CUMBERLAND COUNTY
STATE Of ~~ PENNA.
N O. 02 - 1522
PLEAS
AND NOW,__
DECREED THAT
AND
DeCrEE IN
DIVORCE
Ne. il R. A,,-~tin
Clzn~ L. AusHn
~$ ORDERED AND
_,PLAINTIFF,
,DEFENDANT,
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;
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
.~, Plaintiff
vs.
Defendant
File No.
IN DIVORCE
NOTICE TO RESUME PRIOR SURNAME
Notice is hereby given that the Plaintiff/Defendant in the
above matter, having been granted a Final Decree in Divorce on the
_ ~ day of.. CJ~l~'~ .~~k~ , hereby elects to resume the
prior surname of ~.~L'l/~_h i'~-~''' g. j(,~l~._~
this written not~ce pulrsuant to the provisions of 54
DATE:
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA:
:
COUNTY OF CUM,~3ERLAN£; :
and gives
P.S. S 704.
· ~na~q~e. of na~e b~ei~g
On the .... day of
~otar~ Public, perso-~lly appe~F~~.--above' '~_Q(3~, before me, a
. affiant known to me to
be the person whose name xs subscribed to the within document and
acknowledged that he/she executed the foregoing for the purpose
there4n contained.
seal.
In Wi[ness Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and official
J_ODY S, SMITH: NOTARY PUBLIC
Carlisle Boro, Cumberland County
~ission Expires April 4, 2005
I Notar.y Public