HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-3195FRANCES J. AUSTIN,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE
DAVID L. AUSTIN,
Defendant
: NO. ~-..?/~'.f~ CWIL 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 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, 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 F1ND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP.
CUMBERLAND COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION
2 Liberty Avenue
Carlisle, PA 17013
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 heating
or business before the court. You must attend the scheduled conference or hearing.
FRANCES J. AUSTIN,
Plaintiff
DAVID L. AUSTIN,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
CiVIL ACTION - LAW
: IN DIVORCE
: NO. O R- -71 qS' CWIL TERM
DIVORCE COMPLAINT
The plaintiff, Frances J. Austin, by her attorneys, the Family Law Clinic, sets forth the
following cause of action in divorce:
COMPLAINT UNDER SECTION 3301(c) OR 3301(d) OF THE DIVORCE CODE
1. Plaintiff is Frances J. Austin, who currently resides at 436 First Street, Carlisle,
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, 17013 since August of 1999.
2. Defendant is David L. Austin, who currently resides at 32 H Street, Carlisle, Cumberland
County, Pennsylvania, 17013 since April of 2002.
3. The plaintiff and the defendant have been bona fide residents of the Commonwealth for at
least six months immediately previous to the filing of this Complaint.
4. The plaintiff and defendant were married on March 16, 2001 in Mount Holly,
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
5. Plaintiff and defendant have lived separate and apart since April 7, 2002.
6. There have been no prior actions of divorce or for annulment between the parties.
7. The marriage is irretrievably broken.
8. 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, plaintiffrequests the court to enter a decree of divorce.
Date
Respectfully submitted,
Certified Legal Intern
LUCY JOHNSTON-WALSH
Supervising Attorneys
FAMILY LAW CLINIC
45 North Pitt Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
717-243-2968
VERIlVlCATION
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 unswom
falsification to authorities.
Date
(j/l~rankes J(4~/~, Ph~ntiff
FRANCES J. AUSTIN,
Plaintiff
DAVID L. AUSTIN,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE
: NO. ~,~-3/~q'~ CIVIL TERM
PRAECIPE TO PROCEED IN FORMA PAUPER.IS
To the Prothonotary:
Kindly allow Frances J. Austin, Plaintiff, to proceed in forma pauperis.
The Family Law Clinic, attorneys for the party proceeding in forma pauperis, certifies
pursuant to Pa. R.C.P. No. 240(d) that we believe the party is unable to pay the costs and that we
are providing free legal service to the party.
Date
Respectfully submitted,
Jennifer I-l~erly
Certified Legal Intern
LUCY JOHNSTON-WALSH
Supervising Attorneys
FAMILY LAW CLINIC
45 North Pitt Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
71%243 -2968
FRANCES J. AUSTIN,
Plaintiff
DAVID L. AUSTIN,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
:
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
· IN DIVORCE
· NO. 02 - 3195 CIVIL TERM
PROOF OF SERVICE
Understanding that the making of any false statement would subject her to the penalties
of 18 Pa. C.S. §4904 (relating to unsworn falsification to authorities), the undersigned verifies
that the Family Law Clinic served a tree copy of the Divorce Complaint on the Defendant by
placing the same in the U.S. Mail, certified no. 7001 2510 0003 4482 1815, restricted
delivery, return receipt requested, postage prepaid, on the 9~ day of July, 2002, addressed as
follows: David Austin, 32 H Street, Carlisle, PA 17013.
On or about the 12th day of July, 2002, return receipt no.7001 2510 0003 4482 1815
was delivered to the Family Law Clinic, bearing the signature of David Austin and showing a
date of service of July 10, 2002· The sender's receipt and return receipt are attached hereto
and incorporated by reference.
Date
Jennif~)rHcx;er y ff__..)
Certified Legal Intern
FAMILY LAW CLINIC
45 N. Pitt St.
Carlisle, PA 17013
717-243-2968
t'~ (Endorsement Required}
Restrtcte~ Dellve~'y Fee
~ (End°meTt Requ'red)
I~ 4 If ~ Ddvi~ Ia dlred. ~
· Pflnt your name and addmt on the mveme
PS Form 381 1, August 2001
~ Return Receipt 102595-01-M-0381
FRANCES J. AUSTIN,
Plaintiff
DAVID L. AUSTIN,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE
: NO. 02 - 3195 CIVIL TERM
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Jennifer Heverly, Certified Legal Intern, Family Law Clinic, hereby certify that I am
serving a tree and correct copy of the attached Proof of Service on the Attorney for Plaintiff,
Robert L. O'Brien, Esquire of O'Brien, Baric, and Scherer, 17 West South Street, Carlisle,
Pennsylvania, 17013, by depositing a copy of the same in the United States mail, postage prepaid,
this date.
J ennife0I-~verly ~
Certified Legal Intern
THE FAMILY LAW CLINIC
45 North Pitt Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-2968
FRANCES J. AUSTIN,
Plaintiff
DAVID L. AUSTIN,
Defendant
IN TIlE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
C1VIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE
: NO. 02 -3195 CIVILTERM
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Jennifer Heverly, Certified Legal Intern, Family Law Clinic, hereby certify that I am
serving a true and correct copy of the Plaintiff's Waiver of Notice of Intention to Request Entry
of Divorce Decree and Affidavit of Consent on the Defendant, David L. Austin of 32 H Street,
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013, by depositing a copy of the same in the United States mail, postage
prepaid, on this date.
Je~verly '
Certified Legal Intern
THE FAMILY LAW CLINIC
45 North Pitt Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-2968
FRANCES J. AUSTIN,
Plaintiff
DAVID L. AUSTIN,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
1N DIVORCE
: NO. 02 - 3195 CIVIL TERM
AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT
2002.
1. A Complaint in Divorce under §3301(c) of the Divorce Code was filed on July 5,
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
unswom falsification to authorities.
D~te / '
Frances J. Ag.~fin,'?laintiff
FRANCES J. AUSTIN,
Plaintiff
DAVID L. AUSTIN,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE
:NO. 02 -3195 CIVILTERM
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 conceming 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 Corot
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 tree and correct. I understand that
false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S §4904 relating to unswom
falsification to authorities.
Date/ /
FRANCES J. AUSTIN,
Plaintiff
DAVID L. AUSTIN,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN D1VORCE
NO. 02-3195 CIVIL, TERM
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Jennifer Heverly, Certified Legal Intern, Family Law Clinic, hereby certify that I am
serving a true and correct copy of Defendant's Affidavit of Consent, Defendant's Waiver of
Notice, and the Praecipe to Transmit Record on Attorney for the Defendant, Robert L.
O'Brien, Esquire of O'Brien, Baric, and Scherer, 17 West South Street, Carlisle, Pennsylvania
17013-3432, by depositing a copy of the same in the United States mail, postage prepaid, on
this date.
Date
THE FAMILY LAW CLINIC
45 North Pitt Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-2968
FRANCES J. AUSTIN,
Plaintiff
DAVID L. AUSTIN,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
· IN DIVORCE
'NO. 02-3195 CIVILTERM
AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT
1. A Complaint in Divorce under §3301(c) of the Divorce Code was filed on July 5,
2002.
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 tree 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
David L. Austin, Defendant--"-"-
FRANCES J. AUSTIN,
Plaintiff
DAVID L. AUSTIN,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: IN DIVORCE
· NO. 02 ~ 3195 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 mc immediately after it is filed with the
prothonotary.
I veri~y 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.
Da~ t
avid L. AUstin, Defen"dam_
FRANCES J. AUSTIN,
Plaintiff
DAVID L. AUSTIN,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE
· NO. 02 - 3195 CIVIL TERM
To the Prothonotary:
PRAECIPE TO TRANSMIT RECORD
Please transmit the record, together with the following information, to the court for
entry of a divorce decree:
2002.
2002.
Date
1. Ground for divorce: Irretrievable breakdown under § 3301(c) of the Divorce Code.
2. Date and manner of service of the Complaint: Service was made July 10, 2002 by
certified mail, restricted delivery, return receipt requested.
3. Date of execution of the Affidavit of Consent required by ~ 3301(c) of the
Divorce Code by Plaintiff: October 16, 2002; by Defendant: October 17, 2002.
4. Related claims pending: None.
5. Date Plaintiff's Waiver of Notice was filed with the Prothonotary: October 25,
Date Defendant's Waiver of Notice was filed with the Prothonotary: November 1,
ennifer~everly ff_~
Certifie~ Legal Intern
LOCY.J0~NStFON~WALSH
Supervisin~Attorney
FAMILY LAW CLINIC
45 North Pitt Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
717/243-2968
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Frances J. Austin,
Plaintiff
VERSUS
David L. Austin,
Defendant
CF CUMBERLAND COUNTY
ST/: r,~ OF PENNA.
N O. 2002 - 3195
AND NOW,__
DECREED THAT
AND
DECREE IN
DIVORCE
Frances J. Austin
David L. Austin
,~~1, IT IS ORDERED AND
__, PLAINTIFF,
DEFENDANT,
ARE DIVORCED FROM THE BONDS OF MATRIMONY.
THE COURT RETAINS 3URISDICTION OF THE FOLLOWING CLAIMS WHICH HAVE
BEEN RAISED OF RECORD IN THIS ACTION FOR WHICH A FINAL ORDER HAS NOT
YET BEEN ENTERED;
None.
BY~f
ATTEST:7~~
PROTHONOTARY