HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-4143Michael D. Mitchell, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V.
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Caren T. Mitchell, NO. 06. 411'43 CIVIL TERM
Defendant : 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 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 Cumberland County Court House, High and Hanover Streets, Carlisle.
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, PA 17013
Phone: (717) 249-3166
(800) 990-9108
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. 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.
Michael D. Mitchell, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V.
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Caren T. Mitchell, : NO. 06 - y/5/3 CIVIL TERM
Defendant : IN DIVORCE
COMPLAINT UNDER SECTION 3301(d)
OF THE DIVORCE CODE
1. Plaintiff is Michael D. Mitchell, who currently resides at 544 '/2 North Hanover Street,
Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17013.
2. Defendant is Caren T. Mitchell, who currently resides at 1893 Esther Drive, Carlisle,
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17013.
3. Plaintiff and Defendant have both been bona fide residents in the Commonwealth for at
least six months immediately previous to filing of this Complaint.
4. Plaintiff and Defendant were married on February 24, 1995, in St. Albons, Franklin
County, Vermont.
5. There have been no prior actions of divorce or for annulment between the parties hereto in
this or any other jurisdiction.
6. The marriage is irretrievably broken.
7. 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.
8. Plaintiff requests the Court to enter a Decree in Divorce.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff respectfully requests this Honorable Court to enter a Decree in
Divorce and such other Orders as may be just and appropriate.
Respect ally submitted,
RONUNGER & WHARE
Date: kl2j /0'C
L ie A. om Esquire
155 South H ver Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 241-6070
Supreme Court i,D. # 200198
Attorney for Plaintiff
Michael D. Mitchell,
Plaintiff
V.
Caren T. Mitchell,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: NO. 06 - CIVIL TERM
: IN DIVORCE
VERIFICATION
I verify that the statements made in this Complaint are true and correct. I understand that
false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 P&C.S. § 4904, relating to unworn
falsification to authorities.
Date: A//'?'?z & lkLl
Michael D. Mitchell, Plaintiff
Michael D. Mitchell, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V.
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Caren T. Mitchell, : NO. 06 - CIVIL TERM
Defendant : IN DIVORCE
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Leslie A. Tomeo, Esquire, attorney for Michael D. Mitchell, do hereby certify that I this
day served a copy of the Divorce Complaint upon the following by depositing same in the United
States mail, First Class Mail, Certified, Restricted and Return Receipt Requested, postage paid, at
Carlisle, Pennsylvania, addressed as follows:
Caren T. Mitchell
1893 Esther Drive
Carlisle, Pa 17013
Date: ! 4
ie A. Tome 4, Esquire
155 South Hanover Street
Carlisle, Pa 17013
(717) 241-6070
Court Id. No. 200198
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Michael D. Mitchell, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V.
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Caren T. Mitchell, : NO. 06 4143 CIVIL TERM
Defendant : 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 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 Cumberland County Court House, High and Hanover Streets, Carlisle.
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, PA 17013
Phone: (717) 249-3166
(800) 990-9108
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. 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.
Michael D. Mitchell, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V.
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Caren T. Mitchell, : NO. 06 - 4143 CIVIL TERM
Defendant : IN DIVORCE
AMENDED COMPLAINT UNDER SECTION 3301fd1
OF THE DIVORCE CODE
1. Plaintiff is Michael D. Mitchell, who currently resides at 544 '/: North Hanover Street,
Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17013.
2. Defendant is Caren T. Mitchell, who currently resides at 1893 Esther Drive, Carlisle,
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17013.
3. Plaintiff and Defendant have both been bona fide residents in the Commonwealth for at
least six months immediately previous to filing of this Complaint.
4. Plaintiff and Defendant were married on February 24, 1996, in St. Albans, Franklin
County, Vermont.
5. There have been no prior actions of divorce or for annulment between the parties hereto in
this or any other jurisdiction.
6. The marriage is irretrievably broken.
7. 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.
8. Plaintiff requests the Court to enter a Decree in Divorce.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff respectfiilly requests this Honorable Court to enter a Decree in
Divorce and such other Orders as may be just and appropriate.
Date: 0 6
Respectfully submitted,
RONIINGER & WHARE
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slie A. To eo, Esquire
155 South over Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 241-6070
Supreme Court I.D. # 200198
Attorney for Plaintiff
Michael D. Mitchell, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V.
Caren T. Mitchell,
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: NO. 06 - 4143 CIVIL TERM
Defendant : IN DIVORCE
VERIFICATION
I verify that the statements made in this Complaint 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.
Date:
Michae D. tchell, Plaintiff
Michael D. Mitchell,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V.
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Caren T. Mitchell, : NO. 06 - 4143 CIVIL TERM
Defendant : IN DIVORCE
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Leslie A. Tomeo, Esquire, attorney for Michael D. Mitchell, do hereby certify that I this
day served a copy of the Divorce Complaint upon the following by depositing same in the United
States mail, First Class Mail, Certified, Restricted and Return Receipt Requested, postage paid, at
Carlisle, Pennsylvania, addressed as follows:
Caren T. Mitchell
1893 Esther Drive
Carlisle, Pa 17013
Date: (0 Leslie A. a&e
Tome d, Esquire
155 South Hanover Street
Carlisle, Pa 17013
(717) 241-6070
Court Id. No. 200198
Attorney for Plaintiff
Michael D. Mitchell, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V.
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Caren T. Mitchell, : NO. 06 - 4143 CIVIL TERM
Defendant : IN DIVORCE
NOTICE
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
admitted.
AFFIDAVIT UNDER
SECTION 3301(d) OF THE DIVORCE CODE
1. The parties to this action separated on October 2003, and have continued to live separate
and apart for a period of at least two 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. § 4904 relating to unworn
falsification to authorities.
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Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
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Caren T. Mitchell, : NO. 66 - 4143 CIVIL TERM
Defendant : IN DIVORCE
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Michael D. Mitchell, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V -
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Caren T. Mitchell, : NO. 06 - 4143 CIVIL TERM
Defendant 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:
I Grounds for divorce: irretrievable breakdown under § 3301(d) of the Divorce Code.
2. Date and manner of service of the Complaint: July 21, 2006 by certified mail, green
card signed by Defendant on July 22, 2006. (Attached as Proof of Service)
3. Related claims pending:
4. (1) Date of execution of the Plaintiffs Affidavit required by §3301 (d) of the Divorce
Code: July 23, 2006;
(2) Date of filing and service of the Plaintiff's Affidavit upon the
Respondent: August 14; 2006, delivered to defendant on July 25, 2006
by hand:
5. Date and manner of service' of the Waiver of Notice to file Praecipe to transmit record::
Served on August 15, 2006, by certified mail, green card. (Attached as Proof of Service
b)
Date: August 17, 2006
Leslie A. Tomeo, Esquire
155 South Hanover Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 241-6070
Supreme Court ID No. 200199
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Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
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: CIVIL'ACTION - LAW
Caren T. Mitche% : NO. 06 - 4143. CIVIL TERM
Defendant IN DIVORCE
WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION
TO REQUEST ENTRY OF A DIVORCE DECREE
UNDER § 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.
Date: d-151410
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Michael D. Mitchell,
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Caren T. Mitchell,
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: NO. 06 - 4143 CIVIL TERM
Defendant : IN DIVORCE
NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REQUEST ENTRY
OF DIVORCE DECREE
TO: Caren T. Mitchell, Defendant:
You have been sued in an action for divorce. You have failed to answer the complaint or file
a counter-affidavit to the plaintiff s affidavit. Therefore, on or after September 19, 2006, the plaintiff
can request the court to enter a final decree in divorce.
If you do not file with the Prothonotary of the court an answer with your signature notarized
or verified or a counter-affidavit by the above date, the court can enter a final decree in divorce.
Unless you have already filed with the court a written claim for economic relief, you must do so by
the above date or the court may grant the divorce and you will lose forever the right to ask for
economic relief. A COUNTER-AFFIDAVIT WHICH YOU MAY FILE WITH THE
PROTHONOTARY OF THE COURT IS ATTACHED TO THIS NOTICE.
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, PA 17013
(717) 249-3166
Michael D. Mitcl¢ell,' IN TRE, COURT, OF COMMON PUAS OF
Pl intiff„ C'UMBERLANL? CQUNTY, PENJySXI VANIA '
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CIVIL ACTION -'LAW
Caren T: Mitthel1, , d NO. O - CIVIL TERM
Defendant IN DIVORCE
DEFENDANTS COk1NTER=AFF1DAYlT UNDIER
SECTION 3301(d).OF:71IEDIVDRCE CODE:
1. CJieck either (a) or (b):
(a) I do ;not'oppose the entry bfa divorce decree
(6) I oppose the entry of a divorce decree because.
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(i), (ii) or both): „
(i) The parties to this action have not lived separate and apart for a
pIenod of at least two years.
(ii) The marriage is not irretrievably broken.
2. ;Check either (a) or,
(a) I do not wish to, make any claims 'for: economic relief.. I '
understand that I may lose rights concerning aliinony, division'
of. property, lawyers fees or expenses. if I da :not,claim: 0 :
before a divorce is granted. °
(b) I wish to claim economfe, TeRef which may include alimony,
division - of property, ; lawyer's'. fees o'. eX, ?, or ; ,other
important
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I verify that the statements made in tliis coup'ter-affidavit are true and correct. I understand
that false statements herein are trade subject to the penalties. of 18 Pa: Ci S. I' 49Q+4 reldting W •. , , -
unsworn falsification to authorities.
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Date:
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MICHAEL D. MITCHELL,
Plaintiff
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CAREN T. MITCHELL,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PA
NO. 06-4143 CIVIL TERM
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE
DEFENDANT'S COUNTER-AFFIDAVIT
UNDER SECTION 3301(D) OF THE DIVORCE CODE
1. Check either (a) or (b):
(a) I do not oppose the entry of a divorce decree.
(b) I oppose the entry of a divorce decree because:
Check (i) or (ii) or both:
2. Check either (a) or (b):
The parties to this action have not lived separate and
apart for a period of at least two (2) years.
The marriage is not irretrievable broken.
(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, expenses or other
important rights.
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. §4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
Date:
Caren T. Mitchell, Defendant
MICHAEL D. MITCHELL, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PA
V. NO. 06-4143 CIVIL TERM
CAREN T. MITCHELL, CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Defendant IN DIVORCE
AND NOW, this 19th day of September, 2006, I, Michelle L. Sommer, Esquire, of
Abom & Kutulakis, L.L.P., hereby certify that I did serve a true and correct copy of the
foregoing Defendant's Counter-Affidavit under Section 3301(d) of the Divorce Code on
the Defendant by facsimile and by depositing, or causing to be deposited, same in the
U.S. mail, postage prepaid, addressed as follows:
By Facsimile and by First-Class Mail:
Leslie Tomeo, Esquire
Rominger & Whare
155 South Hanover Street
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
Attomey for the Plaintiff
Michelle L. Som r, Esquire
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MICHAEL D. MITCHELL, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. NO. 06-4143
CAREN T. MITCHELL, CIVIL ACTION -LAW
Defendant IN DIVORCE
ENTRY OF APPEARANCE
Please enter my appearance on behalf of the Defendant in the above-captioned
matter.
Date "t I iq jMichelle L. Somme5XS1
Abom & Kutulakis, LLP
36 South Hanover Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 249-0900
Attorney ID No. 93034
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Michael D. Mitchell,
Plaintiff
V.
Caren T. Mitchell,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: NO. 06 - 4143 CIVIL TERM
: IN DIVORCE
NOTICE
AMENDED AFFIDAVIT UNDER
SECTION 3301(d) OF THE DIVORCE CODE
1. The parties to this action separated on November 1, 2004, and have continued to live
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
admitted.
separate and apart for a period of at least two 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. § 4904 relating to unsworn
falsification to authorities.
Date: NOV 12 Cb(,o
D.
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Michael D. Mitchell, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V.
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Caren T. Mitchell, : NO. 06 - CIVIL TERM
Defendant : IN DIVORCE
DEFENDANT'S COUNTER-AFFIDAVIT UNDER
SECTION 3301(d) OF THE DIVORCE CODE
1. Check either (a) or (b):
(a) I do not oppose the entry of a divorce decree.
(b) I oppose the entry of a divorce decree because:
Check (i), (ii) or both):
(i) The parties to this action have not lived separate and apart for a
period of at least two years.
(ii) The marriage is not irretrievably broken.
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.
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. § 4904 relating to
unsworn falsification to authorities.
Date:
Caren T. Mitchell, Defendant
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Michael D. Mitchell,
V.
Caren T. Mitchell,
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: NO. 06 - 4143 CIVIL TERM
Defendant : IN DIVORCE
AMENDED NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REQUEST ENTRY
OF DIVORCE DECREE
TO: Caren T. Mitchell, Defendant:
You have been sued in an action for divorce. You have failed to answer the complaint or file
a counter-affidavit to the plaintiffs affidavit. Therefore, on or after November 21, 2006, the plaintiff
can request the court to enter a final decree in divorce.
If you do not file with the Prothonotary of the court an answer with your signature notarized
or verified or a counter-affidavit by the above date, the court can enter a final decree in divorce.
Unless you have already filed with the court a written claim for economic relief, you must do so by
the above date or the court may grant the divorce and you will lose forever the right to ask for
economic relief. A COUNTER-AFFIDAVIT WHICH YOU MAY FILE WITH THE
PROTHONOTARY OF THE COURT IS ATTACHED TO THIS NOTICE.
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, PA 17013
(717) 249-3166
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Michael D. Mitchell,
Plaintiff
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Caren T. Mitchell,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: NO. 06 - 4143 CIVIL TERM
: IN DIVORCE
MOTION TO WITHDRAW AS COUNSEL
AND NOW, comes Leslie A. Tomeo, Esquire of Rominger & Whare who files this Motion to
Withdraw, and in support thereof, avers as follows:
1. Undersigned counsel was retained by Plaintiff for a divorce (d) in Cumberland County and
paid $500 by check for the quoted retainer.
2. Undersigned counsel drafted, mailed and filed several documents in regards to plaintiffs
divorce.
3. Undersigned counsel was then notified of insufficient funds and informed Plaintiff of the
same.
4. Plaintiff did pay the remaining balance by another check, which again did not clear.
5. Undersigned counsel informed Plaintiff of the insufficient funds again and requested
payment in cash or money order by November 30, 2006 or she would be withdrawing her
appearance from his case.
6. Plaintiff did not pay or contact undersigned counsel by or on November 30, 2006.
WHEREFORE, Attorney Leslie A. Tomeo, Esquire respectfully requests that she be allowed to
withdraw as counsel for the Plaintiff in the above captioned case.
Respectfully submitted,
RO INGER & W RE
Date: December 1, 2006
Leslie A. Tomeo, squire
155 South Hanover Street
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
(717) 241-6070
Supreme Court ID # 200198
Attorney for Plaintiff
Michael D. Mitchell,
Plaintiff
V.
Caren T. Mitchell,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: NO. 06 - 4143 CIVIL TERM
: IN DIVORCE
VERIFICATION
Leslie A. Tomeo, Esquire, states that she is the attorney for Plaintiff in this action; that she
makes this affidavit as attorney because she has sufficient knowledge or information and belief, based
upon her investigation of the matters averred or denied in the foregoing document; and that this
statement is made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. Pa.C.S. §4904, relating to unsworn falsification
to authorities.
Date: December 1, 2006
Leslie A. Tomeo, squire
Attorney for Plain ff
Michael D. Mitchell,
Plaintiff
V.
Caren T. Mitchell,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: NO. 06 - 4143 CIVIL TERM
: IN DIVORCE
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Leslie A. Tomeo, attorney for Plaintiff, do hereby certify that I this day served a copy of the
Motion to Withdraw as Counsel upon the following by depositing same in the United States Mail, first
class postage prepaid, at Carlisle, Pennsylvania, addressed as follows:
Michael D. Mitchell
544 1 /2 North Hanover
Carlisle, PA 17013
Michelle Sommer, Esquire
Abom & Kutulakis
36 S. Hanover Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
Respectfully submitted,
ROMINGER & WHARE
Date: December 1, 2006
Leslie A. Tomeo, squire
155 South Hanov Street
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
(717) 241-6070
Supreme Court ID # 200198
Attorney for Plaintiff
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Plaintiff
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CAREN T. MITCHELL,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 06-4143 CIVIL
IN DIVORCE
IN RE: MOTION TO WITHDRAW AS COUNSEL
ORDER
AND NOW, this 2? day of December, 2006, a rule is issued on both parties to show
cause, if any, why the relief requested in the within motion to withdraw as counsel ought not to
be granted. This rule returnable twenty (20) days after service.
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CAREN T. MITCHELL,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PA
NO. 064143 CIVIL TERM
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE
MOTION FOR APPOINTMENT OF MASTER
Caren Mitchell, Defendant, moves the Court to appoint a Master with respect to the
following claims:
[ x ] Divorce
[ ] Annulment
[ ] Alimony
[ ) Alimony Pendente Lite
[ x ] Distribution of Property
[ ] Support
[ x ] Counsel Fees
[ x ] Costs and Expenses
And in support of the Motion the Defendant states:
1. Discovery is complete as to the claim(s) for which the appointment of a Master is requested.
2. The Plaintiff has appeared in the action without an attorney and is representing himself pro
se.
3. The statutory ground(s) for the divorce are: 3301(c) and 3301(d).
4. The action is contested with respect to the following claims:
a. Divorce & Distribution of Property
5. The action does not involve complex issues of law or fact.
6. The hearing is expected to take one day.
7. Additional information, if any, relevant to the motions:
a. None
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Attorney for Defendant
AND NOW, 2007, , Esquire, is
appointed Master with respect to the following claims:
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MICHAEL D. MITCHELL, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PA
V. NO. 06-4143 CIVIL TERM
CAREN T. MITCHELL, CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Defendant IN DIVORCE
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
AND NOW, this 7th day of February 2007 I, Michelle L. Sommer, Esquire, of Abom &
Kutulakis, L.L.P, hereby certify that I did serve a true and correct copy of the foregoing Motion for
Appointment of Master upon the Plaintiff by depositing, or causing to be deposited, same in the
United States Mail, Certified Mail, postage prepaid addressed to the following:
Michael A tchell
Post Office Box 1251
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
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Respectfully submitted,
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MICHAEL D. MITCHELL, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PA
V. NO. 06-4143 CIVIL TERM
CAREN T. MITCHELL, CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Defendant IN DIVORCE
MOTION FOR APPOINTMENT OF MASTER
Caren Mitchell, Defendant, moves the Court to appoint a Master with respect to the
following claims:
[ x ] Divorce
[ ] Annulment
[ ] Alimony
[ ] Alimony Pendente Lite
[ x ] Distribution of Property
[ ] Support
[ x ] Counsel Fees
[ x ] Costs and Expenses
And in support of the Motion the Defendant states:
1. Discovery is complete as to the claim(s) for which the appointment of a Master is requested.
2. The Plaintiff has appeared in the action without an attorney and is representing himself pro
se.
3. The statutory ground(s) for the divorce are: 3301(c) and 3301(d).
4. The action is contested with respect to the following claims:
a. Divorce & Distribution of Property
5. The action does not involve complex issues of law or fact.
6. The hearing is expected to take one day.
7. Additional information, if any, relevant to the motions:
a. None
DATE (Al. Am . 4.
Michelle L. Sommer"
Attorney for Defendant
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MICHAEL D. MITCHELL, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PA
V. NO. 06-4143 CIVIL TERM
CAREN T. MITCHELL, CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Defendant IN DIVORCE
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
AND NOW, this 7th day of February 2007 I, Michelle L. Sommer, Esquire, of Abom &
Kutulakis, L.L.P, hereby certify that I did serve a true and correct copy of the foregoing Motion for
Appointment of Master upon the Plaintiff by depositing, or causing to be deposited, same in the
United States Mail, Certified Mail, postage prepaid addressed to the following:
Michael Mitchell
Post Office Box 1251
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
Pro Se Plaintiff
Respectfully submitted,
.Abom & Kutulakis, LLP
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Michael D. Mitchell,
Plaintiff
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Caren T. Mitchell,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: NO. 06 - 4143 CIVIL TERM
: IN DIVORCE
PETITION TO MAKE RULE ABSOLUTE
1. Undersigned counsel filed a Petition to Withdraw as Counsel on December 1, 2006.
2. This Honorable Court issued a Rule to Show Cause on Plaintiff on December 8, 2006.
Attached as Exhibit "A".
3. As of February 21, 2007, no Answer was entered by the Plaintiff.
WHEREFORE, your Petitioner respectfully requests this Honorable Court enter an Order
making the Rule Absolute and granting Petitioner permission to withdraw as counsel for plaintiff,
Michael D. Mitchell.
Leshe,A. Tomeo, Es uire
155 South Hanover Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 241-6070
Supreme Court ID # 200198
Date: February 21, 2007
Michael D. Mitchell, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V.
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Caren T. Mitchell, : NO. 06 - 4143 CIVIL TERM
Defendant : IN DIVORCE
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Leslie A. Tomeo, Esquire, attorney for Plaintiff, do hereby certify that I this day served a
copy of the Order to Make Rule Absolute upon the following by depositing same in the United
States mail, postage prepaid, at Carlisle, Pennsylvania, addressed as follows:
Michelle Sommer, Esquire
36 South Hanover St.
Carlisle, PA 17013
Michael D. Mitchell
544 v2 North Hanover Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
Respectfully, submitted,
RO*INGER & WHARE
Lest. t omen, squire
155 South Hanove Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 241-6070
Supreme Court ID #200198
Dated: February 21, 2007
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Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
vs. CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: NO. 06-4143 CIVIL
CAREN T. MITCHELL,
Defendant IN DIVORCE
IN RE: MOTION TO WITHDRAW AS COUNSEL
ORDER
AND NOW, this day of December, 2006, a rule is issued on both parties to show
cause, if any, why the relief requested in the within motion to withdraw as counsel ought not to
be granted. This rule returnable twenty (20) days after service.
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Caren T. Mitchell, : NO. 06 - 4143 CIVIL TERM
Defendant IN DIVORCE
ORDER TO MAKE RULE ABSOLUTE
AND NOW, this -Z3?day of 2007, a Rule to Show Cause having
been issued on Plaintiff, Michael D. Mitchell dated December 8, 2006, and Plaintiff failing to
Answer, the RULE IS MADE ABSOLUTE. The relief requested by Petitioner is hereby granted.
Attorney Leslie A. Tomeo is granted permission to withdraw as counsel for Plaintiff, Michael D.
Mitchell.
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Plaintiff
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CAREN T. MITCHELL,
Defendant
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PA
NO. 06-4143 CIVIL TERM
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE
AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT
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1. A Complaint in divorce under 1'3301(c) of the Divorce Code was filed on July 21,
2006.
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.
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2 West High Street
Cerlinic. PA 17013
(717) 249-0900
MICHAEL D. MITCHELL,
Plaintiff
V.
CAREN T. MITCHELL,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PA
NO, 06-4143 CIVIL TERM
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE
WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REQUEST ENTRY
OF A DIVORCE DECREE UNDER $3301(c) OF THE DIVORCE CODE
1. I consent to the emtry 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.
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
u.nsworn falsification to authorities.
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(717) 249-0900
MICHAEL D. MITCHELL,
Plaintiff
V.
CAREN T. MITCHELL,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PA
NO. 064143 CIVIL TERM
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE
AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT
1. A Complaint in divorce under $3301(c) of the Divorce Code was filed on July 21,
2006.
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. S4904 relating to unworn
falsification to authorities.
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MICHAEL D. MITCHELL,
Plaintiff
V.
CAREN T. MITCHELL,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PA
NO. 06-4143 CIVIL TERN,[
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE
WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REQUEST ENTRY
OF A DIVORCE DECREE UNDER S?301(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. 54904 relating to
unsworn falsification to authorities.
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MICHAEL D. MITCHELL, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Vs. NO. 06 - 4143 CIVIL
CAREN T. MITCHELL,
Defendant IN DIVORCE
ORDER O'F! COURT
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AND NOW, this a? day of Aux
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2009, both parties having signed affidavits of /onsent so that
the divorce can be concluded under Section 3301(c) of the
Domestic Relations Code, and no economic claims having been
raised in the action, the appointment of the Master is vacated.
BY THE COURT,
Cc: " Michael D. Mitchell
Plaintiff
/chelle L. Sommer
Attorney for Defendant
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2 West High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 249-0900
MICHAEL D. MITCHELL,
Plaintiff
V.
CAREN T. MITCHELL,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PA
NO. 06-4143 CIVIL TERM
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE
PRAECIPE TO TRANSMIT THE RECORD
To the Prothonotary:
Transmit the record, together with the following information, to the court for entry of a divorce
decree:
1. Ground(s) for Divorce:
a. Irretrievable Breakdown under §3301(c) of the Divorce Code.
2. Date and manner of service of the Complaint:
a. Certified Mail, Restricted Delivery, August 15, 2006.
3. Date of execution of the Affidavit of Consent required by §3301(c) of the Divorce Code:
a. by Plaintiff: May 29, 2009; by Defendant: May 29, 2009
4. No economic claims were previously raised in the action.
5. Date Waiver of Notice in §3301(c) Divorce was filed with the Prothonotary:
a. by Plaintiff: May 29, 2009; by Defendant: May 29, 2009
Respectfully submitted,
DATE (0(21M
ABOM & KUHZ AEZR, LLP
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Michelle L. So er, Esquire
Supreme Court ID #93034
2 West High Street
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
(717) 249-0900
Attorney for Defendant
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MICHAEL D. MITCHELL
V.
CAREN T. MITCHELL
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 06-4143
DIVORCE DECREE
AND NOW, Ctr? 004 , it is ordered and decreed that
MICHAEL D. MITCHELL
CAREN T. MITCHELL
bonds of matrimony.
plaintiff, and
defendant, are divorced from the
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.")
Attest: J.
Prothonotary
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