HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-4090ROBIN R. MEARS,
Plaintiff
VS.
BEVERLY A. MEARS,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 2002- qOq~
1N DIVORCE
CIVIL 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
foregoing 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 in 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 maniage counselors is available in the Office of
the Prothonotary at:
Office of the Prothonotary
Cumberland County Court House
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
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
2 Liberty Avenue
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
Telephone: (717)249-3166
ROBIN R. MEARS,
Plaintiff
VS.
BEVERLY A. MEARS,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 2002- '~0
IN DIVORCE
NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY OF COUNSELINC,
CIVIL TERM
TO THE WITHIN-NAMED DEFENDANT:
You have been named as the Defendant in a Complaint in a divorce proceeding filed in
the Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County. This notice is to advise you that in
accordance with Section 3302(d) of the Divorce Code, you may request that the court require
you and your spouse to attend marriage counseling prior to a divorce being handed down by the
court. A list of professional marriage counselors is available at the Cumberland County Court
House, One Courthouse Square, Carlisle, Pennsylvania. You are advised that this list is kept as a
convenience to you and you are not bound to choose a counselor from this list. All necessary
arrangements and the cost of counseling sessions are to be borne by you and your spouse.
If you desire to pursue counseling, you must make your request for counseling within
twenty days of the date on which you receive this notice. Failure to do so will constitute a waiver
of your right to request counseling.
ROBIN R. MEARS,
Plaintiff
VS.
BEVERLY A. MEARS,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 2002- 2/0q~5
IN DIVORCE
CIVIL TERM
COMPLAINT IN DIVORCE
UNDER SECTION 3301(c) OR 3301(d) OF TIlE DIVORCE CODE
AND NOW comes the above-named Plaintiff, ROBIN R. MEARS, by his attorney,
Michael L. Bangs, Esquire, amd makes the following Complaint in Divorce:
1. The Plaintiffis ROBIN R. MEARS, an adult individual who currently resides at 14
Sna Lane, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
2. The Defendant is BEVERLY A. MEARS, an adult individual who currently resides at
1477 Hillcrest Court, Apartment 812, Camp Hill, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
3. Both the Plaintiff and Defendant have been bona fide residents of the Commonwealth
of Pennsylvania for at least six months immediately previous to the filing of this Complaint.
4. The Plaintiff and Defendant were married on February 15, 1997.
5. There have been no prior actions of divorce or annulment between the parties.
6. This marriage is irretrievably broken.
7. Plaintiff has been advised of the availability of marriage counseling and the Plaintiff
may have the right to request that the Court require the parties to participate in counseling.
8. The Plaintiff requests this Court to enter a Decree of Divorce in this matter pursuant to
Section 3301 (c) of the Divorce Code.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff requests this Court to enter a decree in divorce pursuant to
Section 3301 (c) of the Divorce Code.
I verify that the statements made in this Complaint are true and correct. I understand that
any false statements in this Complaint are subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. Section 4904
(unsworn falsification to authorities).
Date00/~ d~//~2-
ROBIN R. MEARS
302 South 18th Street
Camp Hill, PA 17011
(717) 730-7310
Supreme Court ID #41263
ROBIN R. MEARS,
Plaintiff
VS.
BEVERLY A. MEARS,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 2002-4090 CIVIL TERM
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE
AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE BY CERTIFIED MAIL
MICHAEL L. BANGS, being duly sworn according to law, deposes and says as follows:
1. That he is the attorney for the Plaintiff herein.
2. That on August 30, 2002, a tree and correct copy of the Divorce Complaint filed in the
above-captioned matter was delivered to the United States Postal Service in Camp Hill,
Pennsylvania, as certified mail (Receipt No. 7001 2510 0009 2218 5421) return receipt
requested, addressed to the Defendant herein.
3. That a return receipt card was received from the U.S. Postal Service signed by the
Defendant herein showing a date of service of September 3, 2002. Said card is attached hereto as
Exhibit A.
AEL L. BA~
Sworn to and sub~s~ed
be~5i~_mq this ~")" tlay
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Notary eubli [
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item 4 if Restricted Delivery is desired.
print your name ~nd address on the reverse
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so that we can return the card to you.
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or on the front if space permits.
1. Nticle Addressed to:
2. Article Number
(Tmnsfe~ from service
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MICHAEL L. BANGS
Attorney at Law
amp//ill, PA 1701'~'
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ROBIN R. MEARS,
Plaintiff
VS.
BEVERLY A. MEARS,
Defendant
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AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT
Pursuant to Pa. R.C.P. Rule 1920.72
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
CIVIL TERM
1. A Complaint in Divorce under Section 3301(c) of the Divorce Code was filed on
Auqust 28, 2002
2. The marriage of Plaintiff and Defendant is irretrievably broken and ninety days have
elapsed from the date of filing and service of the Complaint.
3. I consent to the entry o£a final Decree in Divorce either after service of a 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. Section 4904 relating to
unsworn falsification to authorities.
Date
ROBIN R. MEARS, )
Plaintiff
VS.
BEVERLY A. MEARS,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 2002-Z~{~0 CIVIL TERM
WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REQUEST ENTRY
OF A DIVORCE DECREE UNDER SECTION 3301(e) OF THE DIVORCE CODE
1. I consent to the entry of a final decree in divorce without notice.
2. I understand that I may lose rights 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.
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. Section 4904 relating to
unsworn falsification to authorities.
Dated
BEVERLY A. I~IEARS
ROBIN R. MEARS,
Plaintiff
VS.
BEVERLY A. MEARS,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 2002-'-q{~q~ CIVIL TERM
AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT
Pursuant to Pa. R.C.P. Rule 1920.72
1. A Complaint in Divorce under Section 3301(c) of the Divorce Code was filed on
August 28, 2002
2. The marriage of Plaintiff and Defendant is irretrievably broken and ninety days have
elapsed from the date of filing and service of the Complaint.
3. I consent to the entry of a final Decree in Divorce either after service of a 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. Section 4904 relating to
unsworn falsification to authorities.
Date
ROBIN R. MEARS
ROBIN R. MEARS,
Plaintiff
VS.
BEVERLY A. MEARS,
Defendant
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 2002- ~0 CIVIL TERM
WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REQUEST ENTRY
OF A DIVORCE DECREE UNDER SECTION 3301~} OF TIlE DIVORCE CODE
1. I consent to the entry of a final decree in 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 flied 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. Section 4904 relating to
unsworn falsification to authorities.
Dated
ROBIN R. MEARS,
Plaintiff
VS.
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BEVERLY A. MEARS, )
Defendant )
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
1N THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 2002-4090 CIVIL TERM
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
PRAECIPE TO TRANSMIT RECORD
Transmit the record, together with the following information, to the court for entry of a divorce
decree:
l. Ground for divorce: irretrievable breakdown under Section 3301tc~ ...... ~w~ ~ ......
Code. (strike out inapplicable section) ~ ~ ....t~'~o mtne tJ~vorce
2. Date and manner of service of the Complaint: Defendant's Acceptance of Service signed on
September 3, 2002.
3. Complete either paragraph (a) or (b).
(a) Date of execution of the affidavit of consent required by Section 3301 (c) of the Divorce
Code: by Plaintiff: 12/6/02; by Defendant: 12/6/02.
(b)(l) Date of execution of the affidavit required by Section 3301(d) of the Divorce Code:
; (2) date of filing and service of the Plaintiff's affidavit upon the respondent:
4. Related claims pending: no claims were raised·
5. Complete either paragraph (a) or (b).
(a) Date and manner of service of the notice of intention to file praecipe to transmit record, a
copy of which is attached:
(b) Date Plaintiff's Waiver of Notice in Section 3301(c) Divorce was flied with the Prothonotary:
MAILED to Prothonotary on December 11, 2002.
Date Defendant's Waiver of Notice in Section 3301(c) Divorce was filed with the
Prothonotary: MAILED to Prothonotary on December 11,200~. ~
Attorney for Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON
(DF CUMBERLAND COUNTY
STATE Of PENNA.
ROBIN R. MEARS
Plaintiff
VERSUS
BEVERLY A. MEARS
Defendant
N O. 4090 CIVIL 2002
PLEAS
DECREE IN
DIVORCE
AND NOW,,~/~__~,~~ /7
, IT IS ORDERED AND
DECREED THAT
ROBIN R. MEARS
, PLAINTIFF,
AND BEVERLY A. MEARS
, DEFENDANT,
ARE DIVORCED FROM THE BONDS OF MATRIMONY.
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;
None.
~P R OTH JC~TA ~'