HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-5514DIANE G. RADCLIFF
3448 TRINDLE ROAD
CAMP HILL, PA 17011
(717) 737~)100
Lauck, Deborah/9.19.01. Divorce Complaint
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
DEBORAH L. LAUCK, : Plaintiff :
CHARLES L. LAUCK, : CIVIL ACTION
Defendant : DIVORCE
NOTICE
YOU HAVE BEEN SUED IN COURT. If you wish to defend against the
21aims 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 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 Courthouse, Carlisle,
Pennsylvania.
IF YOU DO NOT FILE A CLAIM FOR ALIMONY, DIVISION OF PROPERTY,
COUNSEL FEES OR EXPENSES BEFORE THE FINAL DECREE OF 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
DIANE G. RADCLIFF
3448 TRINDLE ROAD
CAMP HILL, PA 17011
(717) 7374)100
Lauck, Deborah/9.19.01. Divorce Complaint
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
DEBOP~AH L. LAUCK, :
Plaintiff :
v. : NO.
:
CHARLES L. LAUCK, : CIVIL ACTION -
Defendant : DIVORCE
LAW
COMPLAINT.
AND NOW, this day of , 2001, comes the
Plaintiff, DEBORAH L. LAUCK, by her attorney, DIANE G. RADCLIFF,
ESQUIRE, and files this Complaint in Divorce of which the following
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is a statement:
COUNT I: DIVORCE
1. The Plaintiff is Deborah
residing at 219 Reno Street,
The Defendant is Charles
residing at 219 Reno Street,
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L. Lauck, an adult individual
New Cumberland, PA 17070.
L. Lauck, an adult individual
New Cumberland, PA 17070.
Plaintiff and/or Defendant have been bona fide residents of
the Commonwealth for at least six (6) months previous to the
filing of this Complaint.
Plaintiff and Defendant were married on May 12, 1988 at West
Virginia.
There have been no prior actions of divorce or annulment
between the parties.
Plaintiff has been advised of the availability of counseling
and the right to request that the Court require the parties to
participate in counseling.
The Defendant is not a member of the Armed Services of the
United States or any of its Allies.
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DIANE G. RADCLIFF
3448 TRINDLE ROAD
CAMP HILL, PA 17011
(717) 737-0100
Lauck, Deborah/9.19.01. Divorce Complaint
The Plaintiff avers
based are:
that the grounds on which the action is
That the marriage is irretrievably broken;
Or in the alternative,
b. That the parties are now living separate and apart, and
at the appropriate time, Plaintiff will submit an
Affidavit alleging that the parties have lived separate
and apart for at least two (2) years and that the
marriage is irretrievably broken.
Or in the alternative,
c. That Defendant has offered such indignities to the person
of the Plaintiff, the innocent and injured spouse, as to
render her condition intolerable and life burdensome, and
that this action is not collusive.
WI~EREFORE, Plaintiff requests this Honorable Court to enter a
decree in divorce, divorcing the Plaintiff and Defendant.
COUNT II: ALIMONY PENDElqTE LITE, ALIMONY
9. Paragraphs 1 through 12 are incorporated by reference hereto
as fully as though the same were set forth at length.
10. Plaintiff lacks sufficient property to provide for her
reasonable means and is unable to support herself through
appropriate employment.
11. Plaintiff requires reasonable support to adequately maintain
herself in accordance with the standard of living established
during the marriage.
W-~EREFORE, Plaintiff requests this Honorable Court to enter an
award of alimony pendente lite until final hearing and hereafter
enter an award of alimony permanently thereafter.
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DIANE G. RADCLIFF
3448 TRINDLE ROAD
CAMP HILL, PA 17011
(717) 737-0100
Lauck, Deborah/9.19.01. Divorce Complaint
COLrNT III: COUNSEL FEES
12. Paragraphs 1 through 15 are incorporated by reference hereto
as fully as though the same were set forth at length.
13. Plaintiff has employed Diane G. Radcliff, Esquire, as counsel
but is unable to pay the necessary and reasonable attorney's
fees for said counsel.
14. The Plaintiff is in need of hiring various experts to appraise
the parties' marital assets and does not have the funds to pay
the necessary and reasonable fees.
W~EREFORE, Plaintiff requests this Honorable Court to enter an
award of interim counsel fees, costs and expenses and to order such
additional sums hereafter as may be deemed necessary and
hearing to further award such additional
expenses as are deemed necessary and
appropriate and at final
counsel fees, costs and
appropriate.
COI/NT IV: CUSTODY
15. Paragraphs 1 through 14 are incorporated by reference hereto
as fully as though the same were set forth at length.
16. Plaintiff seeks custody of the following Children:
NAME PLACE OF RESIDENCE AGE D.O.B.
Nicole J. Lauck 219 Reno St. 11 12/22/89
New Cumberland, PA
Tanya L. Lauck Same 9 8/1/92
Justin C. Lauck Same 7 12/8/94
Ian M. Lauck Same 6 6/21/95
The Children were not born out of wedlock.
The Children are presently in the custody of the Plaintiff and
Defendant who resides at 219 Reno Street, New Cumberland, PA
17070.
During the past five years, the Children have resided with the
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DIANE G. RADCLIFF
3448 TRINDLE ROAD
CAMP HILL, PA 17011
(717) 737-0100
Lauck, Deborah/9.19.01. Divorce Complaint
following persons and at the following addresses:
PERSONS ADDRESSES
Plaintiff and 219 Reno Street
Defendant new Cumberland, PA 17070
DATES
for more
than 5
years
The mother of the Children is Deborah L. Lauck currently
residing at 219 Reno Street, New Cumberland, PA 17070.
She is married.
The father of the Children is Charles L. Lauck currently
residing at 219 Reno Street, New Cumberland, PA 17070.
He is married.
The relationship of Plaintiff to the Children is that of
Mother. The Plaintiff currently resides with the followin¢
persons:
NAMES RELATIONSHIP
Charles L. Lauck Husband
Nicole J. Lauck Daughter
Tanya L. Lauck Daughter
Justin C. Lauck Son
Ian M. Lauck Son
The relationship of Defendant to the Children is that of
father. The Defendant currently resides with the following
persons:
NAMES RELATIONSHIP
Deborah L. Lauck Wife
Nicole J. Lauck Daughter
Tanya L. Lauck Daughter
Justin C. Lauck Son
Ian M. Lauck Son
Plaintiff has not participated as a party or witness, or in
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DIANE G. RADCLIFF
3448 TRINDLE ROAD
CAMP HILL, PA 17011
(717) 73%0100
Lauck, Deborah/9.19.0 I. Divorce Complaint
another capacity, in other litigation concerning the custody
of the Children in this or another 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
The best interest and permanent welfare of the Children will
be served by granting the relief requested because:
a.Plaintiff has been the primary caretaker of
the Children.
b. Plaintiff is better able to provide for the
emotional and physical needs of the
children.
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.
W~EREPORE, Plaintiff requests the Court to grant primary legal
and physical custody of the Children to the Plaintiff.
Respectfully submitted,
S~urt ID # 32112
Phone: (717) 737-0100
Fax: (717) 975-0697
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DIANE G. RADCLIFF
3448 TRINDLE ROAD
CAMP HILL, PA 17011
(717) 737-0100
Lauck, DeboralV9.19.0 I. Divorce Complaint
VERIFICATION
DEBORAH L. LAUCK verifies that the statements made in this
2omplaint are true and correct. DEBORAH L. LAUCK understands that
false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18
Pa.C.S. Section 4904, relating to unsworn falsification to
authorities.
D~B01qAH- L. LAUCK
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Deborah LaucI,J9.19.01. In Forma Pauperis Petition
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLJkND COUNTY,
DEBORAH L. LAUCK, : Plaintiff :
CHARLES L. LAUCK, : CIVIL ACTION -
Defendant : DIVORCE
LAW
PENNSYLVANIA
PRAECIPE TO PROCEED IN FORMA PAUPERIS
To the Prothonotary:
Kindly allow the Plaintiff, Deborah L. Lauck, to proceed in
forma pauperis.
I, Diane G. Radcliff, Esquire, attorney for the party
proceeding in forma pauperis, certify that I believe the party is
unable to pay the costs and that I am providing free legal services
to the party. The party's affidavit showing inability to pay the
costs of litigation is attached hereto.
Respectfully submitted,
Phone: (717) 737-0100
Pax: (717) 975-0695
Supreme Court ID # 32112
Attorney for Plaintiff
Deborah Lauck/9.19.01. In Forma Pauperis Petition
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
DEBORAH L. LAUCK, :
Plaintiff :
:
v. : NO.
:
CHARLES L. LAUCK, : CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Defendant : DIVORCE
PENNSYLVANIA
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AFFIDAVIT IN SUPPORT OF PETITION
FOR LEAVE TO PROCEED IN FORMA PAUPERIS
I am the Plaintiff in the above matter and because of my
financial condition am unable to pay the fees and costs of
prosecuting, defending, or appealing the action or proceeding.
I am unable to obtain funds from anyone, including my family
and associates, to pay the costs of litigation.
I represent that the information below relating to my ability
to pay the fees and costs is true and correct.
a. Personal Information:
1. Name: Deborah L. Lauck.
2. Address: 219 Reno Street, new Cumberland, PA 17070.
3. Social Security Number: 163-62-9524.
Employment Information If you are presently employed):
1. Employer: UnemDloyed; Homemaker.
2. Address: N/A.
Deborah Lauck/9.19.01. In Forma Pauperis Petition
do
4. Type of work:
Prior Employment
unemployed):
1. Date of last
Salary or wages per month:
Information (If
employment:
aqo.
Salary or wages per month:
Type of work: Secretary.
N/A.
N/A.
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are presently
Approximately 10 years
$10.00 per hour.
Other Income Within The Past Twelve Months
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
11.
Business or profession: None.
Other self-employment: None.
Interest: None.
Dividends: None.
Pension and annuities: None.
Social Security benefits: None.
Support payments: None.
Disability payments: None.
Unemployment compensation
and supplemental benefits: None.
Workman's compensation: None.
Public Assistance: None.
Other: None.
Deborah Laucld9.19.01. In Forma Pauperis Petition
Other Contributions to Household Suooor~
1. Spouse's Name: Charles L. Lauck
If your spouse is employed, state
2· Employer: Self Employed
3. Salary or wages per month: Unknown
4. Type of work: Carpet and tile layer
5· Contributions from children: None
Property Owned (Value):
1· Cash: None
2· Checking Account: None
3. Savings Account: None
4. Certificates of Deposit: None
5. Real Estate (including home): None
7. Stocks: None
8. Bonds: None
9. Other: None
10· Motor vehicle: Make None Year
Value Amount owed
Debts and Obliqations (Value):
1. Mortgage: None
2. Rent: $500.00
Loans:
a. None
Other
Monthly Expenses:
a. Electric $120.00
b. Water $48.00
c. Gas $100.00
d. Phone $35.00
e. Cable $29.00
f. Food $400.00
g. Clothing $50.00
h. Medical and dental $25.00
i. Entertainment $10.00
Total $817.00
Persons Dependent upon You
Spouse's Name: N/A
Children, if any:
for Support:
NAME AGE
Nicole J. Lauck 10
Tanya L. Lauck 8
Justin C. Lauck 6
Ian M. Lauck 5
D.O.B.
12/22/89
8/ /92
12/8/94
6/21/95
I understand that I have a continuing obligation to inform the
court of improvement in my financial circumstances which would
permit me to pay the costs incurred herein.
I verify that
and correct.
made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S.
unsworn falsification to authorities.
the statements made in this affidavit are true
I understand that false statements herein are
4904, relating to
Date: %-~-0~
DEBORAH L. LAUCK
Lauck v. Lauck
10.23.01. Praecipe
Reinstate Complaint
DEBORAH L.
CHARLEs L.
LAUcK,
Plaintiff
LAUCK,
Defendant
: CUMBERLAND COUNTy,
:
: NO. 01-5514
: CIVIL ACTION _ LAW
: IN DIVORCE
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAs OF
PENNSYLVANIA
TO THE PROTHONOTARY OF THE SAID COURT:
Please reinstate the divorce complaint filed in this matter on
September 21, 2001.
Respectfully submitted,
~iz~, PA 17011
Phone: (717) 737-0100
Fax: (717) 975-0697
Voice Mail: (717) 558-5518
I.D. No. 32112
Attorney for Plaintiff