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Home My WebLink About94-05550 ~ J - .j 'r-' " ~ J n I ~--~~---~--~~---~--->~-~.~~~--. 8 - -~----..-- -- ,- --.,-'---- ,,----,----" " '" ,-" -'.---'-'-~----'~ . . . : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS : 8 OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY · 8 . : STATE OF *. .:}' PENNA. : 8 * 8 . . JlI~I. R. 1B4_n, . 8 l'l,aintiff/Respadent l\ II. 94-:i~~.,CivU.~ 8 8, V""'1I< . 8 amn~A.~, . 8 Defendant/Petitioner . ~ ! 8 8 ~ DECREE IN . ~, D I V 0 R C E · ~l . ~ AND NOW. ' , ,(Q~ ' ' . Jq, . , , '. 19 ,~~ , . " it Is ordered and ! ~ decreed that .... ~s~~l, R~ ,lll7n~et~, .. ' .. , . ... . .. .... . .. ,.. .. " plalntlffl,Respond it ~ and.,. . , .. , ,.. , ,r::m,t!l~, f\", ~,nfl!'!,tt, , ,. , ' ., . . ." . , ... ., . ,..... defendant/Petiti ~r . are divorced from the bonds of matrimony, . 8 ~ . 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; . , , , , , , , , . ' , , , , , , , ' , , , , ' , , , ,E,qu,itable. .Dist,rib~tIon , ~~ ~.'t ' ,c:>~ . . 8 . . n y The I Ie () U l" :' . ' AI' ,\ ", leat: .~), " f t.. J' " ,.. ~_..-u',:t.V' . ~ ; L~_:;I1iL K ~:..~ ~-- ; " i t , ' t' , , I .. I- " l~ I: 'l.I 1M I~ )~ I' i.. ,~ . , .~ .~ ~ . ;~ ,~ 1 ~/ J /. r~".~':Y . 'd~ /Prothonolary , ~ ._-~~~*~..~.~*--*~.~.-~.*~- )~'lIf6 ().;I~~~~ ~4~ I~ 'Ir9~ '7~ ""aJU-f.:, 4 ~ n " . . , ,,' . , ,l' (' - J ! j ( , , L ,. ~.- , C) ~, 0',," ~~ m ~ ... ~ J ~ ~ !~~~ ~ ~ ~ . . ~3rl~~ I I "':f"tlzl" ~~Q~ ~..w- ~ ci~~ ~ i!i~ ~ ~ ~ a.; f~ ; c i i I I . , - ' , . J .. . '. , IN THB COURT or COMMON PLEAS CUMBBRLAND COUN'l'Y, PBNNSYLVANIA RUS8BLL R. BIXNBTT, Plaintiff No. 94-5550 Civil Te~ v. IN DIVORCE CRYSTAL A. BBNNETT, Defendent PRAECIPB TO TRANSMIT RBCO~ To the Prothonotary: Transmit the record, together with the following information, to the court for entry of a divorce decree: , 1. Ground for divorce: irretrievable breakdown under Section 3301(d)(1) of the Divorce Code. 2. Date and manner of service of the complaint: By U.S. mail, postage prepaid, addressed to Debra K. Wallet, Esquire, 24 North 32nd Street, Camp Hill, Pennsylvania 17011, Attorney for Plaintiff on May 1, 1996, 3. Date of execution of the defendant's affidavit required by Section 3301(d) of the Divorce Code: February 9, 1996. Date of service of the Defendant's affidavit upon the Plaintiff: February 13, 1996. 4. Entry of a Bifurcated Decree in Divorce is requested pursuant to Order of Court dated August 13, 1996 which Order of Court retains jurisdiction over all economic issues of record. 5. Related claims pending: jurisdiction over all economic issues of record is retained pursuant to Order of Court dated August 13, 1996. , 6. Service of the notice of intention to fi le Praecipe to Transmit Record, a copy of which is attached, was served by U,S. mail, postage prepaid, addressed to Debra K. Wallet, Esquire 24 North 32nd Street, Camp Hill, Pennsylvania 17011, Attorney for the Plaintiff . Dated: Si~~~il1. ao. \qq_ . D.n~~ Attorney for Defendant Tuscarora Motor Inn Offices PO Box 225 Hifflintown PA 17059 717 436-8958 " / ~ t i 'ji l.., "- rA ~ r- . ~~ -;,- --.g ;sf; " ~~V? rl.. ~ . '.1. ~ ~ IE ., ~ - I O\) ~ ... ., U> .,'j' . '" "=> *~ ~;; lr\ 't.; ~ -.5)52 ~J - - n:> ~ ,...... t:lt .... .... ...... III ~ ..:l II. .... ... " :z: . .... c:: __~tl~ 0>< ..-1 III i!~o( . ... . 'tl Eo< c:: Eo< c:: OPH Eo< '.-1 Eo< CIl Eo< UO:i! ILl III ILl .... :z: i ~~~Oj~ r.,U> 52 o-l :z: CIl H II. . :z: Q 0( ~ !Il:fOZ:"!' OQ~ ILl > ILl ..:l '1 0'" III III II. liIIII :l:t- Eo<:i!1Il ILl X ~ ~~=...!: ~iil52 U . . 0 011 . II. C 11:: 11:: ..; U !:l:Z:;S o ILl ILl 0 ~< ~~II. > ..:l :;;l H ..:l Q U Q ILl Eo< :J::U . III III Eo< 0 :z: III >< :z: H 6l l>: :z: U H , . IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA RUSSBLJ. R. BENNBTT , I No. qt.f- 5550 ~~I-J.:l T ~ Plaintiff I v. I I IN DIVORCE CRYSTAL A. BBNNBTT , I Defendant I HO'l'ICB YOU HAVE BEEN SUED IN COURT. If you wieh to defend againet the claim set forth in the following pages, you mUlt take prompt action. You are warned that, if you fail to do eo, the cae. may proceed without you and a decree of divorce or annulment may be entered against you for any other claim or relief requeeted 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 counselling. A list of marriage counselors is available in the Office of the Prothonotary, Cumberland County Courthouse, Carlisle, Pennsylvania. IF YOU 00 NOT FILE A CLAIM FOR ALIMONY, DIVISION OF PROPERTY, LAWYER'S FEES OR EXPENSES BEFORE A DIVORCE OR ANNULMENT IS GRANTED, YOU HAY 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. Court Administrator Cumberland County Courthouse 4th Floor 1 Courthouse Square Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013-3387 (717) 240-6200 IN THB COURT OP COMMON PLEAS CUMBBRLAND COUNTY, PBNNSYLVANIA RUSSBLL R. BBNNETT, I Plaintiff I No. v. I I IN DIVORCB CRYSTAL A. BBNNETT, I Defendant I COMPLAINT 1. The Plaintiff is Russell R. Bennett, who currently resides in Summerdale, Cumberland County, with a mailing address of P. O. Box 342, 313 Second Street, Summerdale, Pennsylvania 17093. 2. The Defendant is Crystal A. Bsnnett, who currently resides in Harrisburg, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, with a mailing address of 808 Samoset Drive, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17109. 3. Plaintiff and Defendant have been bona fide residents of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for at least eix (6) months immediately previous to the filing of this Complaint. 4. Plaintiff and Defendant were married on May 23, 1987, in Cumberland County. S. There have been no prior actions of divorce or for annulment between the parties. 6. Divorce is sought pursuant to the provisions of the Divorce Code, Section 3301(c), in that the marriage is irretrievably broken. IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PBNNSYLVANIA v. I I No. I I IN DIVORCE I I RUSSELL R. BENNB'1"l', Plaintiff CRYSTAL A. BENNB'1"l', Defendant 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 that false statements made herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. Section 4904, relating to unsworn falsification to authorities. ;P~lI!.J Datel l-:l. 7- 7 Y " \ >- - ...,..., l'~ 0 : ~ ,; .. .,. t.11~. ~ U. - ~'I :,:: ( l ~ . ~ , . t~ ' ~-~ -~ ;..! (I~:. cO'") '. : L;'- - .,; L:l' (.' , l~ __ t L.. I', ,r, C'. (;1 .J 'I ~~ J ~ .... a ~ I I!~ j :0.: ::: :5 ~ I JO ~ i~~~ s~~~~ I ll. '-'.. II i :::ii2,,~ i . "~~ . ~~3~~i I ~~ ~ ~ I ~ ~~ I~~ ~~~ I I ~p . . t Ill: 0< ~ > I . IN 'l'H! (XlJR'1' Of' (DKW PLEAS OJ "'lINID 01IfI"r, I'!JNIYLVANIA v. I No. 94-5550 Civil Tenn I I IN DIVOR:E I I I PlIRRRU. R. ___u., Plaintiff CRYSTAL A. EEJI...l-l", Defendant tol'ICE ro TIE PLAIHl'IFF If you wish to deny any of the staterrents set forth in this affidavit, you ITlISt file a counteraffidavit within twenty (20) days after this affidavit has been served on you or the statements will be admitted. IEFENlNfl"S AFFIMVIT lNER SttTIa. 3301(d) OF 'nIB DIWR:E caE 1. The parties to this action separated on or about March 1, 1991 and have continued to live separate and apart for a period of at least t...u (2) years. 2. 'Ibl marriage is irretrievably broken. 3. I understand that I may lose right 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 staterrents 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 uns...urn falsification to authorities. Q;tL~Q +1. ~['LlLttt. Cryst 1 A. Bennett, Defendant Date. LJq jq~ , I CERTIFICA'M Of' SP.RVICB I, Daniel F. Clark, Esquire, attorney for Defendant, do hereby certify that on this date I aerved the foregoing Defendant's Affidavit Under Section 3301(d) Of The Divorce Cede by placing a true and correct copy of the serre in the United States mail, postage pApaid, at Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, addressed tOI Debra 1<. Wallet, Esquire 24 North 3200 Street camp (iill PA 17011 Dated. ~ J2.JJ~ - Tuscarora Motor Inn Offices ro Box 225 Mifflintawn PA 17059 717 436-8958 :-,. r-., ~. ,:: I .. II I ~ (... . , ,. fl: I , ~ ,-_'r' I l_, '-, i: ,.. c . ~.J !i J i~;] ~~~~ ~8~~ =p I ~. I . . llG 0< ~ > I ~ J Co I e ~ ~.. I ~J~ H S ~~~~! u ...-!:l~~ ..: ~h~E i ; r!~ii I 0" tz~ I :; ~ ... ~ ii . . IN 'l'tlE cnJRT OF aJM:fi PlEl\S aJBRINI) aufl'r. PmHM.VAHIA v. I No. 94-5550 Civil Term I I IN DI'vURCE I I I R~J. R. 1IlNE1"1'. Plaintiff CRYSTAL A. 1IlNE1"1', Defendant ~PE Please enter the appearance of JlBniel F. Clad, Eaq..tire as attorney for Crystal A. Bennett, Defendant, in the above-captioned matter. Dated. _~q(, , . Danier F. C Tuscarora Mot ro Box 225 Mifflintown PA 17059 717 436-8958 CER'l'IFICA're OF SERVICE I, Daniel F. Clark, Esquire, attorney for Defendant, do hereby certify that on this date I seIVed the foregoing Praecipe of awearanoe by placing a true and correct copy of the sarna in the United States mail, postage prepaid, at Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, addressed tOI Debra K. Wallet, Esquire 24 North 3200 Street Camp Hill PA 17011 Dated. ~Jillqlo c Dan el F. Clar , Esqu 'l\Jscarora Motor Inn Offices PO Box 225 Mifflintown PA l7059 717 436-8958 " j '- >. ("..I r L. , j .. t'J'c: " "'8.. 0 ) - ' t" ri 8' . .. : ~ ~ ....' r;Y I.. a ~ :)0- J ({:' r- ) Q (;) If\ ('I , IY) ('il -'I ;.01 1.0 u. { . . I - I 'll 'fl I '" .' H' i -"'I .:l ~ U II< , CJ Ul ~ II-< ~ II-< c: o-l .,. III p., . fil ~ 'tI >: .,. QJ -a~~ ozo( 0 III II-< H ~:lH > ..-l QJ 0( o8~ H .p., .0 o-l 0 E-< ~ ~ o - U > E-< j ~ ~ Iii ~ Oo-l Z ~ fil 0 r..~>< H ~ U ~ lIl:fz':' o Ul Z . '1 0 J:! o-lZ fil > fil 0 lIIIl _= E-<l>:Z l%l l%l I:':l ~ ~f;l=...!: II:filfil 0 llIl'll. t:. 8~'" lI'IE , . z =z:! lI'IH II: 0( ~ U:l lI'IQJ ~ Ul >< Z 0'" :l II: H ZU II: U . . . . . . . IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA RUSSELL R. DENNE'IT, Plaintiff v. No. 94-55S0 CIVIL TERM IN DIVORCE CRYSTAL A, BENNETr, Defendant Al\1ENDED COMPLAINT AND NOW, the Plaintiff hereby amends his Complaint, pursuant to Pa. R, Clv. Proc. 1920.13(b)(l), to include the following count: Count II - Eouitable Distribution 9. Paragraphs I through 8 of this Complaint are incorporated herein by reference as though set forth in full. 10. Plaintiff and Defendant have acquired property, both real and personal, during their marriage from May 23, 1987, until March I, 1991, the date of their separation, which property is "marital property". 11. Plaintiff and Defendant may have owned, prior to the marriage, property which has increased in value during the marriage and/or which has been exchanged for other property, which has increased in value during the marriage, all of which property is "marital property" , 12. Plaintiff and Defendant have been unable to agree as to an equitable division of said property prior to the filing of this Complaint. IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA RUSSELL R, DENNETI, Plaintiff v, No, 94."'0 CIVIL TERM IN DIVORCE CRYSTAL A. DENNETI, Defendant PROOF OF SERVICE I, Debra K. Wallet, Esquire, hereby certify that on February 26, 1996, I served a copy of the Amended Complaint, by first class mail, postage prepaid, addressed to: Daniel F. Clark, Esquire Tuscarora Motor Inn Offices P.O, Box 22' Mifflintown, PA 17059 I.OWtA. 't . I. \.11... t" Debra K. Wallet, Esquire 24 North 32nd Street Camp Hill, PA 17011 (717) 737-1300 1.0. #23989 , ' ~~ I ::; ... I e ~ ~ ~~ ~ It :!. . JO ~~ I i~~~ ~ ~I~ s :5~~~! u ~-Ni~ . g,. ...: ~h~~ i . . " .... ~ ~ ,..e I I ~~~ \..U o.w ~~ ~ - go:zz Z J~ ~ ~~ ~ ~~ I" I ~~Q , ~ ~p , 0< g; ~ > I , .' IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLUS CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA RUSSILL R. BBHHI'l'T, Pldntiff No. 9.-5550 Civil Term v. IN DIVORCE CRYSTAL A. BBHHITT, Defendant PRAECIPE TO TRANSMIT RECORD To the Prothonotary: Transmit the record, together with the following information, to the court for entry of a divorce decree: 1. Ground for divorce: irretrievable breakdown under Section 3301(d)(1) of the Divorce Code. 2. Date and manner of service of the complaint: By U.S. Wallet, Esquire, 24 17011, Attorney for mail, postage prepaid, addressed to Debra K, North 32nd Street, Camp Hill, Pennsylvania Plaintiff on ~A'\' , 1996, 3. Date of execution of the defendant's affidavit by Section 3301(d) of the Divorce Code: February 9, 1996. service of the Defendant's affidavit upon the Plaintiff: February 13, 1996. 4. Related claims pending: equitable distribution claims of both Plaintiff and Defendant remain unresolved and pending. 5, Service of the notice of intention to file Praecipe to Transmit Record, a copy of which is attached, was served by U,S. mail, postage prepaid, addressed to Debra K, Wallet, Esquire 24 North 32nd Street, Camp Hill, Pennsylvania 17011, Attorney for the Plaintiff. required Date of Dated: Daniel F. Clark, Esquire Attorney for Defendant Tuscarora Motor Inn Offices PO Box 225 Mifflintown PA 17059 717 436-8958 , ' ., ." , J '~ , c: , ~i J ... ... e ~ ~ J i ... !~!~ ] .. ~ . ~ ~o ~~ I S ~~~>'I' Q., I u ...-~~~ . . .~!l)(l!~ I I ~ ~"'i~~ i ~ ~ Sl i -t Z~oa.t:. I ! ~~ ~~~",p: I ~ ~~ ~~ I ~p . . ~ i ll: << ... '" ~ I ~ . > . .. . , (': IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA RUSSELL R. BENNETT, Plaintiff v. No. 94-5550 Civil Term IN DIVORCE CRYSTAL A. BENNETT, Defendant NOTICE YOU HAVE BEEN SUED IN COURT. If you wish to defend against the claim 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 divor:e or annulment may be er:t:ered 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 you r ChlldI'cn, When the ground for divorce is indignities or irretrievable breakdown of the macriage, you may request marriage counselling, 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. Court Administrator Cumberland County Courthouse 4th Floor 1 Courthouse Square Carlisle PA 17013-3387 (717) 240-6200 IN THE COURT OP COMMON PLEAS ctlHBBRLAHD COUN'l'Y, PBNHSYLVANIA RUSSILL R. BBlfHBTT, Plaintiff . . v. . . No. 94-5550 CIVIL TIRM IN DIVORCE CRYSTAL A. BENNETT Defendant . . ANSWER AND NEW HATTER ANSWER'" 1.-8. of complaint is admitted, 1.-12. of amended complaint admitted. NEW HATTER Count I - COMPLAINT UNDER SECTION 3301Cdl OP THE DIVORCE CODI 13. The Plaintiff is Russell R. Bennett, who currently resides in Summerdale, Cumberland County, with a mailing address of PO Box 342, 313 Second Street, Sumnlerdale, Pennsylvania 17093. 14. The Defendant is Crystal A. Bennett, who currently resides in Harrisburg, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, with a mailing address of B08 Samoset Drive, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17109. 15. Plaintiff and Defendant have been bona fide residents of the Commonweal th of Pennsylvania for at least six (6) months immediately previous to the filing of this Complaint. 16, Plaintiff and Defendant were married on May 23, 1987, in Cumberland County. 17. There have been no prior actions of divorce or for annulment between parties. lB. Divorce is sought pursuant to the provisions of the Divorce Code, Section 3301 (d), in that the marriage is irretrievably broken. 19, Defendant has been advised that counselling is available and that Defendant may have the right to request that the Court require the parties to participate in counselling. 20. Plaintiff is not a member of the armed services. 21. Defendant requests the Court to enter a Decree of Divorce. COUNT II - EOUITABLE DISTRIBUTIOij 22. Paragraphs 13 through 21 of this New Matter Complaint are incorporated herein by reference as though set forth in full. 23, Defendant and Plaintiff have acquired property, both real and personal, during their rearriage from May 23, 19B7, until March 1, 1991, the date of their separation, which property is "marital property", 24, Defendant and Plaintiff may have owned, prior to the marriage, property which has increased in value during the marriage and/or which has been exchanged for other property, which has increased in value during the marriage, all of which property is "marital property". 25, Defendant and Plaintiff have been unable to agree as to an equitable division of said property prior to the filing of this New Matter Complaint, WHEREFORE, Defendant requests your Honorable Court to enter a Decree of Divorce and equitably divide all marital property. I verify that the statements made in this New Matter Complaint are true and correct. I understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa, C,S. Section 4904, relating to unsworn falsification to authorities, Dated:---..BPR.\l. ~ \'t%> Daniel . Cl k, Esquire Tuscarora Motor Inn Offices PO Box 225 Mifflintown, PA 17059 717 436-8958 Attorney for Defendant CERTIFICATE or SERVICE I, Daniel F. Clark, Esquire, attorney for Defendant, do hereby certify that on this date I served the foregoing Defendant's Answer and New Matter Complaint by placing a trus and correct copy of the same in the United States mail, postage prepaid, addressed to: Debra K, Wallet, Esquire 24 North 32nd Street Camp Hill PA 17011 D~J.J$p.l. Inn Offices Dated:--I'oA-( " ~c;C\1o Tuscarora Motor PO Box 225 Mifflintown PA 717 436-8958 17059 " ..... ..~ ,. [1- - t..... tr; ~1~. ~- (:j (.:! '.1<0 C).' U; r~):.. r" Uj,. C'.J [L.ft t.'1 f. ::~ "4 Lt. ..... (.) ILl) -j 0'. (.) ~. :'. '- ) -': .\ .~,;I , ~j . ~- 1~? '~ .: !ii] ~ .; i.J.. ~I I i j i5~ a ~ I~~~ ~I~ ~~~ h I 'j :s s~.,~; I If l~ ..... ~ Ii ii, II i ~ l1! n~ Ld 6a.t::. I ~ z g"f~ ~ c~ ~~ I . a. . Ill: .< :i ~ I i . > . , ... . . .. \ .. . . . . I. TBB COUR'I' or COIIIDI PLIAS CUMBDLAIfD COUIft'Y, PUJlSYLVAJlIA RUSSILL R. B"~lli, Plaintiff v. No. 94-5550 Civil T.~ IN DIVORCI CRYSTAL A. BINNIT'l' Defendant IfO'l'ICB 0.. INTBN'l'ION TO REOUBST BN'l'RY 0.. DIVORCE DIU'RRR TO: Russell R. Bennett, Plaintiff/Respondent Crystal A. Bennett, Defendant/Petitioner, intends to file with the Court the attached Praecipe to Transmi t Record on or after September 20, 1996 requesting that a final Decree in Divorce be entered. tit--, Daniel F. C ark, Esquire Tuscarora Motor Inn Offices PO Box 225 Mifflintown PA 17059 717 436-8958 Attorney for Defendant . IN 'l'BB COURT or COMMON PLIAS CUMBERLAHD COUH'l'Y, PIlOISYLVAHIA RUSSILL R. BIIIHBTT, Plaintiff No. 94-5550 Civil Tarm v. . . : IN DIVORCE . . CRYSTAL A. BIJOfBTT, Defendant PRABCIPB TO TRANSMIT RlCORD To the Prothonotary: Transmit the record, together with the following information, to the court for entry of a divorce decree: 1. Ground for divorce: irretrievable breakdown under Section 3301(d)(1) of the Divorce Code. 2. Date and manner of service of the complaint: By U.S. mail, postage prepaid, addressed to Debra K. Wallet, Esquire, 24 North 32nd Street, Camp Hill, Pennsylvania Plaintiff on May 1, 1996. 3. Date of execution of the defendant's affidavit required 17011, Attorney for by Section 3301(d) of the Divorce Coda: February 9, 1996. Date of service of the Defendant's affidavit upon the Plaintiff: February 13, 1996. 4. Entry of a Bifurcated Decree in Divorce is requested pursuant to Order of Court dated August 13, 1996 which Order of Court retains jurisdiction over all economic issues of record. 5. Related claims pending: jurisdiction over all economic issues of record is retained pursuant to Order of Court dated August 13, 1996. I' , , , . " . . ., . " 6. Service of the notice of intention to file Praecipe to Transmit Record, a copy of which is attached, was served by U.S. mail, postage prepaid, addressed to Debra K. Wallet, Esquire 24 North 32nd Street, Camp Hill, Pennsylvania 17011, Attorney for the Plaintiff. Dated: Daniel F. Clark, Esquire Attorney for Defendant Tuscarora Motor Inn Offices PO Box 225 Mifflintown PA 17059 717 436-8958 ,'\ RUSSELL A. BENNm, PLAINTIFF/RESPONDENT IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA CRYSTAL A, BENNETT, DEFENDANT/PETITIONER 94-5550 CIVIL TERM " v, ORoeR OF COURT AND NOW, this 13th day of August, 1996, following a hearing on the merits, the Rule Issued against respondent, Russell R. Bennett, to show cause why a bifurcated decree in divorce should not be entered, IS MADE ABSOLUTE. Petitioner, Crystal A. Bennett, may file a praecipe to transmit the record for entry of a bifurcated decree In divorce, which divorce will be granted while retaining jurisdiction over all economic Issues of record. ,<'II BY~~YJ Edgar B. Bayley, J. I' Debra K, Wallet, Esquire . For Plaintiff/Respondent ~~ ?'~~ Daniel F. Clark, Esquire &/N/1' For Defendant/Petitioner ..uu..- :saa ~ ,:":".- -1:-':." . - ~ .; ',' ~. ~ FllID-CfACE OF Tt:;: P"Ci'"''t:0W!'f , . -. 96 ^"t. J 'I Ml <); 11 CUMJCh.' "" I ".;:':I-,1'Y PeNN$i1.W...'l!A / JI}I "1 r. y::qol) , . II( 'fBB COURT or CCI4MOK PLKAS CUMBBJlLAJID COUM'l'Y, PIDflfSYLVAJfIA RU8SILL R. BIKJIITT, Pl.intiff No. 94-5550 Civil Te~ v. IN DIVORCE CRYSTAL A. BINHBTT, Defendant RULB TO SHOW CAUSB WHY' BIFURCATION SHOULD NOT BB GRANTED AND NOW, this I&.lj. day of -M- , 1996, on consideration of the within petition and on motion of Daniel F. Clark, Esquire, attorney for petitioner, a Rule is entered upon respondent to show cause why the request for bifurcation should not be granted. Hearing is scheduled for the /.;JU day of n U.11 ~ , 1996 at ~,~O o'clock, in Courtroom -~'Jt By the Court; /,,' I ,~/ ' J. 1-t,- q" NGk 1 a'7tJ ~L~et;~ ". ." t.. -, ~ ': - uJ -- - . 0 " .-::i f~ . , , , i! t r , -. " , ! ,) , u. . ........ < , ,. , "j C' <. . U ~ ~~ ... .. a ~ ... ] '.-1 ~! ~ .. .. . I ~ :o..:~l'; U ~ ~] 2l ~ ~~~~~ ~ >--~~ ,.3 _ . . ... /0>-1;\ ~ ~~'8~ I I ~ u::I z~ ,..!:: o 0'" zh~~~ ~ ~.~ I~ . . . llI: .c ~ .2 ~ , I > I i I ",\,' , ' 'CJij;j . 6. Since the divorce claim is not at issue and both party's ancillary causee of action are preserved by the pleadings, no prejudice will occur if a divorce is granted prior to the adjudication of the party's ancillary claims. 7, Pursuant to the Divorce Code, 23 Pa. Cons, Stat. SS 101 et seq., this Court is empowered to grant a divorce and to reserve jurisdiction over the remaining ancillary issues. WHEREFDRE, Petitioner requests that this Honorable Court: a. order bifurcation of this action; b, grant the requEsted divorce in the complaint and new matter; and c. reserve jurisdiction over all the remaining ancillary issues before the cou::t.Q~~c~,. Attorney for Crystal A, Bennett, Petitioner/Defendant Tuscarora Motor Inn Offices PO Box 225 Mifflintown PA 17059 717 436-8958 - Dated: t~ CERTIJ'ICATB OJ' SERVICE I, Daniel F. Clark, Esquire, attorney for Petitioner/Defendant, do hereby certify that on this date I served the foregoing Petition for Bifurcation and Rule to Show Cause by placing a true and correct copy of the same in the United States mail, postage prepaid, addressed to: Debra K. Wallet, Esquire 24 North 32nd Street Camp Hill PA 17011 Dated: ~~~ ~ t,qq(, D~Wt!:~~~lr. · Tuscarora Motor Inn Offices PO Box 225 Mifflintown PA 17059 717 436-8958 ") I.'" (-; l ,- (, i"l r, ) It, '. . , . . . ( ) I ( ';',j "'J .' I, ... , -~ r..;, :.} . It.. ,1 '_J < < > ~ 2: "'~ 0 02: H po - 2: ~ E-t _~ti~ enr..l '... < <'" > '" ... &! r..l .... V .", . c:: ~ . U u E-t.... E-t III ~ j ~E~~~ "'>< H E-t... E-t'tl 0 r..l E-t 0 0 r..lC:: r..l c:: E-t H ~ UJ..i~"!' :I: 2: 2: &n> 2:.... Z V III ;..l'lil..l~;:! ~O=' &n .... 2: III Z'" l>: 2:~8 &nO r..l~ r..l V r..l l>: ~ ~:;l=...f: I lll'" lllO ~ 0 llIl '... C HO ...c:: en r.. .2:2 UO Cl\H . , . ~ r..~ l>: > < 2: liIl~< . 0 c:l u oiil 0 ~ ~ H 2: ~ E-t E-tr..l r..l E-t H l>:lll en en E-t ~:E en >< r..l O~ :J l>: '" l>: d .' ..f' , i , , I. IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA RUSSELL R, DENNETf. Plaintiff v. No, 94-"'0 Civil Tenn CRYSTAL A. DENNETI. Defendant IN DIVORCE ANSWER TO PETITION FOR BIFURCATION Plaintiff Russell R. Bennett, by his attorney, Debra K. Wallet. Esq., answers the Petition for Difurcation as follows: 1. ADMITIED, 2. ADMITIED. 3. ADMITIED, 4. ADMITIED. 5. It is ADMITIED that there are no discovery requests by Plaintiff Russell R, Bennett to which Defendant Crystal A. Bennett has failed to respond. It is DENIED that Plaintiff Russell R. Bennett "has been less than diligent" in providing discovery materials requested by Defendant Crystal A. Bennett or in pursuing his claim for equitable distribution. To the contrary, there are no discovery requests to which Plaintiff has failed to respond. It is ADMITIED that Piaintiff has not requested the appointment of a Master to decide the equitable distribution claim. but neither has Defendant requested the appointment of a Master. 6. It is DENIED that "no prejudice will occur if a divorce is granted." To the contrary. Plaintiff believes that Defendant, who has a significant interest in a closely-held family business, the increase in value of which constitutes marital property, will have no motivation to settle this case in an amicable fashion. without resort to the eltpense of a fonnal hearing before the Master. if the divorce is granted at this time. Moreover, Plaintiff would be prejudiced if the Defendant were to die after the grant of the divorce decree but before the entry of a decree of equitable distribution of the marital property. 7. It is ADMITTED that the Court has the discretion to grant a divorce and reserve jurisdiction over the remaining ancillary issues pursuant to 23 Pa.C.S.A. ~3323(O. It is DENIED that the COilrt should eltercise its discretion to do so in this case. New Maller 8. The marital property to be divided in this divorce action consists of: (I) a parcel of jointly-owned real estate in which Plaintiff resides; (2) Plaintiffs pension and 401(k) with PP&L; (3) Defendant's pension and other retirement benefits from Harrisburg Hospital; (4) a pontoon boat; (5) several vehicles; and (6) the increase in value of Defendant's 22.75% interest in a family-owned business, Maple Lawn Associates. 9, Maple Lawn Associates generated as much as $56,000 in yearly income to the Defendant during the marriage, which income was claimed on joint talt returns but which was not enjoyed by Plaintiff. 10. The Defendant's capital account in Maple Lawn Associates increased in value during the course of the marriage from more than $85,000 to more than $203,000. II. If the petition to bifurcate is granted and the divorce decree entered, Plaintiff will have no protection afforded him by probate statute in the event of Defendant's death. This could result in the panitlon of the real propeny in which Plaintiff resides at Defendant's death and could result in the complet~ loss of his marital interest in the family-owned business. 12. Defendant has pleaded no reason for granting bifurcation which would outweigh the potential ham! to Plaintiff if the bifurcation petition were granted and the D<:fendant were to die prior to a final decree of equitable distribution. 13. Defendant has no reason for granting bifurcation which would outweigh the potential ham! to Plaintiff if the bifurcation petition were granted and the Defendant were to die prior to a final decree of equitable distribution. WHEREFORE, Russell R. Bennett respectfully requests that the Coun deny the request to bifurcate and refuse to grant the divorce prior to the resolution of all issues pertaining to this divorce action. Respectfully submitted, ~1kl....l', WONJ Debra K. Wallet, Esquire 24 Nonh 32nd Street Camp Hill. PA 17011 (717) 737-1300 1.0, #23989 Attorney for Russell R, Bennett IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA RUSSELL R. DENNETI, Plaintiff v. No, 94-~5S0 Civil Term CRYSTAL A. DENNETT, Defendant IN DIVORCE VERIFICATION I verify that the statements made in the foregoing document are true SlId correct to the best of my knowledge, information, and belief. I understand that false statements made herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. ~ 4904, relating to unsworn falsification to authorities. ~'AHR.AJ/f-h4~ R SSELL R. DENNETT Date: .5.,1(-/- 7~ . , ".... .. cr , , , .. II , ( ( f' , .. l..' c\ ') I, , ( -, . i... , , d , -, '1.- I , ., , , '-' . ) ~i ~ ... ... Do ... ] i a ~ .... ... ~ ~ it :! I !!.~ ~ :.0: ~o ~~ I B ~ ~~.,~~ '" "-~i . ~ ; ..: ~h !: i . I ~~ 0 I I ~ ~ :;; !i~fi Qlfl ~ ~~ ~ ; ~ ~ ~.. I ::; ~ ~p . !!o . < :Ii II: . > - . ,. .... , Jill ,:, 5 "996 rf IN THE COURT OP COHMON PLEAS CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA RUSSBLL R. BENNETT, Plaintiff No. 94-5550 Civil Term v. IN DIVORCE CRYSTAL A. BENNETT, Defendant RULE TO SHOW CAUSE WHY BIFURCATION SHOULD NOT BE GRANTED AND NOW, this ~ day of 3<< (y , 1996, on consideration of the within petition and on motion of Daniel F. Clark, Esquire, attorney for petitioner, a Rule is entered upon respondent to show cause why the request for bifurcation should not be granted, Hearing 1996 at 3:jD o'clock, in Courtroom ~ /ltLjust , at , is scheduled for the /d.tL. day of By the Court, 's,FJ(jM- f3 t~ J. TRUE COPY FROM RECORD In Testimony whel'8Of.1 here unto set my haftd and the I of Cou t Carlisle. Pa. Th/ ' 0 (. 19..:.L , , , CERTIFICATE OP SERVICE 91./ ~ !:S'S'O I, Daniel F. Clark, Esquire, attorney for Petitioner/Defendant, do hereby certify that on this date I served the foregoing Rule to Show Cause by placing a true and correct copy of the same in the United States mail, postage prepaid, addressed to: Debra K. Wallet, Esquire 24 North 32nd Street Camp Hill PA 17011 Dated: ~~~ "qc, D~tJ)~4!::> Tuscarora Motor Inn Offices PO Box 225 Mifflintown PA 17059 717 436-8958 ~i ~ ... J ; .. ~ lil l!l ... u !: i~~~ ] '" i i I '. .. IN THE COURT or COMHON PLEAS CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA BUSSILL R. BENNETT, Plaintiff No. 94-5550 Civil Term Y. IN DIVORCE CRYSTAL A. BKNNBTT, Defendant PRAECIPE TO TRANSMIT RECORD To the Prothonotary: Transmit the record, together with the following information, to the court for entry of a divorce decree: 1. Ground for divorce: irretrievable breakdown under Section 3301(d)(1) of the Divorce Code, 2, Date and manner of service of the mail, postage prepaid, addressed to Debra K, North 32nd Street, Camp Hill, Pennsylvania Plaintiff on 'N\A1 \. , 1996, . 3, Date of execution of the defendant's affidavit by Section 3301(d) of the Divorce Code: February 9, 1996. service of the Defendant's affidavit upon the Plaintiff: February 13, 1996, 4. Related claims pending: equitable distribution claims of both Plaintiff and Defendant remain unresolved and pending, 5, Service of the notice of intention to fi le Praecipe to Transmit Record, a copy of which is attached, was served by U,S. mail, postage prepaid, addressed to Debra K, Wallet, Esquire 24 North 32nd Street, Camp Hill, Pennsylvania 17011, Attorney for the ::::::~M at. \q~~ DM,~MC41 Attorney for Defendant Tuscarora Motor Inn Offices PO Box 225 Mifflintown PA 717 436-8958 complai.nt: By U, S, Wallet, Esquire, 24 17011, Attorney for required Data of 17059 . -' IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA RUSSELL R. BBNNETT, . . Plaintiff . No. 94-5550 Civil Term . v. . . IN DIVORCE CRYSTAL A. BENNETT, . . Defendant PRAECIPE TO TRANSMIT RECORD To the Prothonotary: Transmit tha record, together with the following information, to the court for entry of a divorce decree: 1. Ground for divorce: irretrievable breakdown under Section 3J01(d)(1) of the Divorce Code, 2. Date and manner of service of the mail, postage prepaid, addressed to Debra K. North 32nd Street, Camp Hill, Pennsylvania Plaintiff on 'rr\Pd \) , 1996. 3. Date of execution of the defendant's affidavit by Section JJ01(d) of the Divorce Code: February 9, 1996. service of the Defendant's affidavit upon the Plaintiff: February 13, 1996. 4. Related claims pending: equitable distribution claims of both Plaintiff and Defendant remain unresolved and pending. 5, Service of the notice of intention to file Praecipe to Transmit Record, a copy of which is attached, was served by U.S, mail, postage prepaid, addressed to Debra K. Wallet, Esquire 24 North 32nd Street, Camp Hill, Pennsylvania 17011, Attorney for the Plaintiff. complaint: By U,S. Wallet, Esquire, 24 17011, Attorney for required Date of Dated: Daniel F, Clark, Esquire Attorney for Defendant Tuscarora Motor Inn Offices PO Box 225 Mifflintown PA 17059 717 436-8958 CERTIFICATE OF BERVICK I, Daniel F. Clark, Esquire, attorney for Defendant, do hereby certify that on this date I served the foreqoing Notice of i. Intention to Request Entry of Divorce Decree under Section 330l{d) of the Divorce Code by placinq a true and correct copy of the same in the United States mail, postage prepaid, addressed to: Deb~a K. Wallet, Esquire 24 North 32nd Street Camp Hill PA 17011 ~JJ(}j - Daniel F. Clark, Esquire Tuscarora Motor Inn Offices PO Box 225 Mitflintown PA 17059 717 436-8958 Dated:--D\Ai \, \9..q<.. ~I J ~ .... J e~ ~J !l ~ ~I~ i .~~ Q.o ~~~ill . . ~~Q~ I I n~ ..: rzl ~ !: ~ ~~ ; Iff! c< .. ~p . . :J Ill: < It ~ I i . > " .. .. ...:. " ,'..' ,. a, :.:' ~l:'. 0_ ':' . ..'. . '-i~t::-c.',~::;"--/~.- 'I.~ .:~\~ :" . ~ ., ., ....; " , ., ,.' ..... .' " ....1. 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CERTIPICATE OP SERVICE I, Daniel F. Clark, Esquire, attorney for Defendant, do hereby certify that on this date I served the foregoing Praecipe to Transmi t Record under Section 3301 (d I of the Divorce Code by placing a true and correct copy of the same in the United States mail, postage prepaid, addressed to: Debra K. Wallet, Esquire 24 North 32nd Street Camp Hill PA 17011 Dated: D~,~q{ Tuscarora Motor Inn Offices PO Box 225 Mifflintown PA 17059 717 436-8958 - "