HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-3875Iv~.I.ISSA FOX,
Plaintiff
VS.
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
BRINTON E. FOX, : CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Defendant : DIVORCE
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MELISSA FOX,
Plaintiff
VS.
BRINTON E. FOX,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
:No. (267[. ~ 3 ~ 7zff
i CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: DIVORCE
COMPLAINT IN DIVORCE UNDER
SECTIONS 3301(c) or 3301(d) OF THE DIVORCE CODE
The Plaintiff, Melissa Fox, by and through her attorney, Jeann~ B. Costopoulos, Esquire,
avers the following:
1. The Plaintiff, Melissa Fox, is an adult individual who currently resides at 14 Larken
Lane, Mt. Holly Springs, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17065.
2. The Defendant, Brinton E. Fox, is an adult individual who currently resides at 138
Pine Grove Road, Gardners, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17324.
3. The Plaintiff and Defendant have been bona fide residents of the Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania for at least six months immediately prior to the filing of this Complaint.
4. The Plainfiffand the Defendant were married on December 1, 1992 in Winchester,
¥irginia~
COUNT I- DIVORCE
5. Paragraphs one ( 1 ) through four (4) are incorporated herein by reference as if set
forth specifically below.
6. There have been no prior actions of divorce or for annulment between the parties.
7. The marriage is irretrievably broken.
8. The Plaintiff has been advised that counsehng is avmlable and that the Plaint~ffmay
have the right to request that the court require the parties to participate m counseling.
9. There are two dependem children from this marriage, namely Allyson Fox, bom June
1, 1991, and Shane Fox, bom March 16, 1993.
10. This action is not collusive.
WHEREFORE, the Plaintiff respectfully requests this Honorable Court grant the plaintiff
relief from the bonds of matrimony and order a Decree in Divorce.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED:
~ear~ B. Costopoulos, Esquire
COSTOPOULOS & WELCH
1400 North Second Street
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17102
PA Supreme Court ID No. 68735
Telephone: (717) 221-0900
Fax: (717) 221-0904
ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF
MEI,ISSA FOX,
Plaintiff
VS.
BRINTON E, FOX,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: No.
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: DIVORCE
VERIFICATION
I, Melissa Fox, hereby verify that the statements made in the foregoing Divorce
Complaint are true and correct. I understand that false statemems herein are made subject to the
penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. §4904, relating to unswom falsification to authorities.
Date: ~'~-C)Z. Signature:
Melissa Fox
MELISSA FOX,
Plaintiff
VS.
BRINTON E. FOX,
Defendant
· IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
' CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
· No. 02-3875 Civil Term
· CIVIL ACTION - LAW
· DIVORCE
PLAINTIFF'S AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT
UNDER SECTION 3301(c) OF THE DIVORCE CODE
AND WAIVER OF COUNSELINC
A Complaint in Divorce under Section 3301 (c) of the Divorce Code was filed on August
14, 2002.
2. The marriage of the Plaintiffand Defendant is irretrievably broken and mnety days have
elapsed from the date of the filing and service of the Complaint.
3. I consent to the enmy ora 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.
Date:
Sworn to and subscribed to
Before me this ~, (o day of
0~ro ~ ,2002
Notary Public
Signature: _[~_.,e'~i~::~ ~'t~
Melissa ~ox
MELISSA FOX,
Plaintiff
VS.
BRINTON E. FOX,
Defendant
· IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
· No. 02-3875 Civil Term
· CIVIL ACTION - LAW
· DIVORCE
DEFENDANT,S AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT
UNDER SECTION 3301(c) OF THE DIVORCE CODE
..AND WAIVER OF COUNSELINC
A Complaint in Divorce under Section 330 ! (c) of the Divorce Code was filed on August
14, 2002·
2. The marriage of the Plaintiffand Defendant is irretrievably broken and ninety days have
elapsed from the date of the filing and service of the Complaint.
3. I consent to the entry ora 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 hereto are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa, C.S. §4904 relating to
unswom falsification to authorities.
Date: .,! [-' {,5"2W g--
Sworn to and subscribed to
Before me this. /'5" 4-6 day of
~ O-t./ ,2002
Signature: ~u.~., ~ ~
Brinton E. Fox
MELISSA FOX,
Plaintiff
VS.
BRINTON E. FOX,
Defendant
· IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
· CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
· No. 02-3875 Civil Term
· CIVIL ACTION - LAW
· DIVORCE
PLAINTIFF'S WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION
TO REQUEST ENTRY OF A DIVORCE DECREE
UNDER SECTION 3301 c OF THE DIVORCE CODE
I consent to the entry of a final decree of divorce without notice.
I understand that I may lose fights concerning alimony, division of property, lawyer's
fees, or expenses ifI 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 sero to me immediately after it is filed with the
Prothonotary.
I verify that the statements made in th/s 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.
Dated:
Sworn to and subscribed to
Befqre me this . ~ (o day of
.. ~OO61'qfi,~f&-' , 2002.
Notary Public
J~ '"x ,-~-,..r.ss~on Expires Apr. 16. 2006
Mornbor. Pennsy~-,mia AssOciation Of No~al~llS
Signature:
Melissa Fox
MELISSA FOX,
Plaintiff
VS.
BRINTON E. FOX,
Defendant
· IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
· CUlvlBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
· No. 02-3875 Civil Term
· CIVIL ACTION - LAW
· DIVORCE
DEFENDANT'S WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION
TO REQUEST ENTRY OF A DIVORCE DECREE
UNDER SECTION 3301 c OF THE DIVORCE CODE
I. I consent to the entry of a final decree of divorce without notice.
2. I understand that I may lose fights concerning alimony, division of property, lawyer's
fees, or expenses ifI 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.
4. 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
answom falsification to authorities.
Sworn to and subscribed to
Before me this /~/~ day of
_ ,_,/-al'OM' ,2002.
[Carol $, McI(ee, Notary Public
l
Brimon E. Fox-
M~J.ISSA FOX,
Plaintiff
VS.
BRINTON E. FOX,
Defendant
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
· IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
· CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
· No. 02-3875 Civil Term
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
· DIVORCE
AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE
I, Jeann6 B. Costopoulos, Esquire, verify that the Complaint in Divorce was served upon the
Defendant indicated above on August 20, 2002, by first class, Certified Mail No. 7000 1530 0001
6001 8091, postage prepaid, return receipt requested, restricted delivery, pursuant to the
requirements ofPa, R.C.p. § 1930.4.
By: eann .~Costopo
J ~os, Esquire
A~orney for Plaintiff
Phone: (717) ~2-1~)00
PA S.Ct. ID No. 68735
Dated: ../z/ 7
· Complete items 1,2, and 3. Also complete
item 4 if Restricted Delivery is desired.
· Print your name and address on the reverse
so that we can return the card to you.
· Attach this card to the back of the mailpiece,
or on the front if space permits.
1. Article Addressed to:
2. Article Number
(Transfer from service labeO
~o~
A. Signature
[] Agent
¥(Prin~.Na~ Date of Delivery
O. Is deflvery address different from item 17 [] ~
If YES, enter delivery address below: [] No
'7Ooa 15'~o
Domestic Return Receipt
3. ~ype
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MEI,[SSA FOX,
Plaintiff
VS.
BRINTON E. FOX,
Defendant
· 1N THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
· CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
No. 02-3875 Civil Term
· CIVIL ACTION - LAW
· DIVORCE
PRAECIPE TO TRANSMIT RECORD
To the Prothonotas3t:
Please transmit the record, together with the following information, to the Court for entry of
a divorce decree:
1. Ground for Divorce: Irretrievable breakdown under §3301(c) of the Divorce Code.
2. Date and Manner of service of the Complaint: Service by certified mail no. 7000 1530
0001 6001 8091 on August 20, 2002· See attached Affidavit of Service.
3. Date of execution of the Affidavit of Consent required by §3301(c) of the Divorce Code:
by the Plainti~ 11/26/2002; by the Defendant: 11/18/02.
4. Related claims pending: None·
5· Date Plaintiff's Waiver of Notice in §3301(c) divorce was filed with the prothonotary:
filed simultaneously with this Praecipe to Transmit Record.
Date Defendant's Waiver of Notice in §3301(c) divorce was filed with the prothonotary:
filed simultaneously with this Praecipe to Transmit Record.
Dated:
Respectfully Submitted:
Attorney for Plaimiff ¢oo0
Phone: (717)~I-~
PA S.Ct. ~ No. 68735
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY
STATE Of
VERSUS
PENNA.
No. 02- ~ "7~'
DECREE IN
DIVORCE
AND NOW,
ARE DIVORCED FROM THE BONDS OF MATRIMONY.
IT IS ORDERED AND
, PLAINTIFF,
, DEFENDANT,
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;
PROTHONOTARY