HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-4221DIANE G. RADCLIFF
3448 TRINDLE ROAD
CAMP HILL, PA 17011
(717) 737~0100
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
DEBORAH S. WHEELER,
Plaintiff
Vo
MICHAEL JASON WHEELER,
Defendant
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: DIVORCE
NOTICE
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
)roceed without you and a decree of divorce or annulment may be
:ntered against you by the court. A judgment may also be entered
.gainst 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
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
DEBORAH S. WHEELER,
Plaintiff
MICHAEL JASON WHEELER,
Defendant
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: DIVORCE
COMPLAINT
laintiff, DEBORAH S. WHEELER, by her attorney, DIANE G. RADCLIFF,
:SQUIRE, and files this Complaint in Divorce of which the following
is a statement:
COUNT I: DIVORCE
1. The Plaintiff is DEBORAH S. WHEELER, an adult individual
residing at 78 Honeysuckle Drive, Mechanicsburg, PA 17050.
2. The Defendant is MICHAEL JASON WHEELER, an adult individual
residing at 83 Penny Lane, York, PA 17402.
3. 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.
4. Plaintiff and Defendant were married on November 14, 1981 at
Red Lion, York County, PA.
5. There have been no prior actions of divorce or annulment
between the parties.
6. Plaintiff has been advised of the availability of counseling
and the right to request that the Court require the parties to
participate in counseling.
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DIANE G. RADCL1FF
3448 TRINDLE ROAD
CAMP HILL, PA 17011
(717) 7374)100
The Defendant
United States or any of its Allies.
The Plaintiff avers that the grounds on which the
based are:
is not a member of the Armed Services of the
action is
The marriage is irretrievably broken;
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff requests this Honorable Court to enter a
decree in divorce, divorcing the Plaintiff and Defendant.
COUNT II: EOUITABLE DISTRIBUTION
9. Paragraphs 1 through 8 are incorporated by reference hereto as
fully as though the same were set forth at length.
10. Plaintiff and Defendant have acquired property and debts, both
real and personal, during their marriage from November 14,
1981 until February 3, 2001, the date of separation, all of
which are "marital property" or "marital debts".
11. Plaintiff and/or Defendant have acquired, prior to the
marriage or subsequent thereto, "non-marital property" which
has increased in value since the date of marriage and/or
subsequent to its acquisition during the marriage, which
increase in value is "marital property".
12. Plaintiff and Defendant have been unable to agree as to an
equitable division of said property and debts as of the date
of the filing of this Complaint.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff requests this Honorable Court to
equitably divide all marital property and debts of the parties.
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DIANE G. RADCL1FF
3448 TRINDLE ROAD
CAMP HILL, PA 17011
(717) 737~)100
13.
14.
15.
COUNT III: ALIMONY PENDENTE LITE, ALIMONY
Paragraphs 1 through 12 are incorporated by reference hereto
as fully as though the same were set forth at length.
Plaintiff lacks sufficient property to provide for her
reasonable means and is unable to support herself through
appropriate employment.
Plaintiff requires reasonable support to adequately maintain
herself in accordance with the standard of living established
during the marriage.
WHEREFORE, 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.
COUNT IV: COUNSEL FEES, COSTS AND EXPENSES
16. Paragraphs 1 through 15 are incorporated by reference hereto
as fully as though the same were set forth at length.
17. Plaintiff has employed Diane G. Radcliff, Esquire, as counsel
but is unable to pay the necessary and reasonable attorney's
fees for said counsel.
18. 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.
WHEREFORE, 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
appropriate and at final hearing to further award such additional
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counsel fees,
appropriate.
DIANE G. RADCLIFF
3448 TRINDLE ROAD
CAMP HILL, PA 17011
(717) 7374)100
costs and expenses as are deemed necessary and
Respectfully submitft~,
~R~DCLIFF, ESQUIRE
~8 Trind)e Road
C~m~i~,PA 17011
Supreme Court ID # 32112
Phone: (717) 737-0100
Fax: (717) 975-0697
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VERIFICATION
DEBORA/4 S. WHEELER verifies that the statements made in this
Complaint are true and correct. DEBORAH S. WHEELER understands
that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of
18 Pa.C.So Section 4904, relating to unsworn falsification to
horities.
WH~:,:LER
DIANE G. RADCLIFF
3448 TRINDLE ROAD
CAMP HILL, PA 17011
(717) 737d)100
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
DEBOR3kH S. WHEELER,
Plaintiff
MICHAEL JASON WHEELER,
Defendant
NO. 02-4221 CIVIL TERM
CIVIL ACTION -LAW
DIVORCE
I hereby certify that a true and correct copy of the
Complaint in Divorce has been served upon the Defendant, Michael
J. Wheeler, by Certified Mail, Restricted Delivery on September
20, 2002. The return receipt is attached hereto as Exhibit UA"
and made a part hereof.
Respectfully submitted,
~4I~Grind~Io~, ESQUIRE
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Phone: (717) 737-0100
Fax: (717) 975-0697
Supreme Court ID # 32112
Attorney for Plaintiff
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EXHIBIT ~A"
RETURN RECEIPT
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
DEBORAH S. WHEELER,
Plaintiff
MICHAEL JASON WHEELER,
Defendant
· NO. 02-4221 CIVIL TERM
:
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: DIVORCE
PETITION FOR ALIMONY PENDENTE LITE
TO THE HONORABLE, THE JUDGES OF SAID COURT:
The Petitioner respectfully represents:
1. The Petitioner, Deborah S. Wheeler, is an individual residing at 78
Honeysuckle Drive, Mechanicsburg, PA 17050, is the Plaintiff in the
underlying divorce action, and pleaded the issue of alimony
pendente lite in her Complaint filed with the Prothonotary on
is an individual residing at
is the Defendant in the
September 4, 2002.
The Respondent, Michael Jason wheeler,
83 Penny Lane, York, PA 17402 and
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underlying divorce action.
That the Petitioner and Respondent were married on November 14,
1981 at Red Lion, PA and separated on February 3, 2001.
That the Respondent has not sufficiently provided support for the
Petitioner-
That the Respondent is self- employed as a real estate agent with
Century 21 Heritage Realty of ~1 Waterford Professional Center,
~art owner of several real estate
York, PA 17402. He is also a n York County, PA. He also may be
development companies operating ~
a part owner of a title insurance agency. It is estimated that he
earns approximately $200,000.00 per year.
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6. The Respondent's social security number is 202-48-3195.
7. That the Petitioner is self-employed as an independent contractor
as a route operator for Earl & Michelle Frady Distribution of 7
cedar Road, Carlisle, PA 17013 and earns approximately $31,200.00
gross per year before expenses and taxes. She estimates that her
pre-tax net income after expenses will be less than $20,000.00.
She has been employed in this capacity since March 2002.
8. The Petitioner's social security number is 170-54-6917.
9. The Petitioner is not receiving public assistance.
10. That the amount asked by the Petitioner for Alimony Pendente Lite
is the maximum amount provided for under the guidelines.
WHEREFORE, Petitioner prays that the court enter an Order for
Alimony Pendente Lite against the Respondent, as well as require the
Respondent to provide medical support for the Petitioner, if
appropriate.
Respectfully submitted,
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Phone: (717) 737-0100
Fax: (717) 975-0697
supreme Court ID # 32112
Attorney for Petitioner
VERIFICATION
I verify that the statements made in the foregoing Petition for
Alimony Pendente Lite 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.
I verify that the statements made in this complaint, and attached
exhibits if any, are true and correct.
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
AND NOW, this day of , 2002, I, Diane G. Radcliff,
Esquire, hereby certify that I have this day served a true and correct
copy of the foregoing document upon the Defendant, Michael Jason'Wheeler
by mailing the same by first class mail, postage prepaid, addressed as
follows:
Michael J. Wheeler
83 Penny Lane
York, PA 17402
Respectfully s~ubmitted,
~ G.>P~ADCLIFF, ESQU
3448 Trfndle Road
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Phone: (717) 737-0100
Fax: (717) 975-0697
Supreme Court ID# 32112
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SEP-25-02 WED i0141 aM OUMB OTY DRO FaX NO, 7172407777 P,
the (?om1 of (?ommon Pleas of
I,honc: (717) 240-6225
CUMBERI,AND County, Pclmsylvania
I)OMES l lC R I;I,ATIONS SEC'I ION
N. HANOVER b'U, P.O. BOX 320, CARLISLE, PA. 17013
Fax: (717) 240-62~
FOR OFFICE US~ONLY
Docket Number: 0~.--~ 2 2~... C~~ ¢~
PACSES Case Nmnber:
Other State ID Number:
.lutakc lnfm malion Qu~estiomDai~/l)ata Sheet
(Please print clearly)
pI,AINTII,'f"S/CARETAI(ER'$ INFORMATION: Rclationship to ChiMren:
Name (I~ast, Firsl, Mkldlc) -}_X_"I¥'LO_O_IeC ~(~OC'~altx_
Alias ~ ~ ~ Mother's Name (if not PlaintifO
Cityff~(~~.~._ Statet~ . Zip Code _L'-~O.%-'C3 County
SSN j~O '~.~l:_~_ DOB'_ ~ /~~ Telephone (~
Physical Description: Hr. ~.tR a Wtt/q~ Eyes~~. Ha~Race
Emai[ Address
Mother's Maiden Na,nc ~O C~'a~fix.tCx~._
City, State and (.ount~rBi~~ , PA i '~
PlaintifFs Attorney ~l~. ~ ~0~1 ~ _ ~
Employer Address '3 ~d~/ ~~~_~A 17al3
Emptoycr Phone (~t3)O~~q
Medical Insurance Can'ier Name ,~~_~,¢~ Policy g ~~q
Medical Insurance Carrier Address.~~& ~,~~1~
~~~%._ -~RO_~% Carrier l'hone (~) ~8: 0~
Marital Slams with respect to Defendant: Divorced MarriM ~Separat~ _~Single
Date Married ~[.._l/g/~l Separated .~ /~ /.0] Divorc~ / /
PLace of Marriage ~r..p& Place of Divorce
Address of I~st Marital Domicile ~~ ~~~.~
Form IN-002
Service Type Worker ID
5I:H-~b-U~ Wt-D IU:4I AP1 GUMB UTY DIeU FAX NO, /I'(~4[J'/T/? P, 02
intake lnfommdon Que.sdonnalretData Sl~eet
i.,i,Aii~rlFF,SICARI~,TAKF, R'S INFORMATION (continu~) .
Relative or Friend Name_ m~ mo~t~, VCO~ Retationship _~~
Relative or Friend Address ~ C ~ ~o~
Relative or Friend Phone Number ~ t3 ) ~-~ -- ~ ~ ~ q
CHILDREN S INFORMATION (Defendant's children only)
!. N6.-M--E.(Im st, ,Fir St '.-Middl-e~ S~SN. DOB .AGE
_M,,.othgy's Maiden Name Father s., Name
l-I0$~.~i_t_a_ of Bj_rit_h
PATERNITY
.2_._~A___M~E_(_[~¢~!~_Fjy_s!, Middle) ,_q~N DQB. A_gE SEX
.M__o_ther___s Maiden N~me .FaflLer'.5..Na. me
Hosp.i_tal of B_ i~It
OaS. t., Fir, st, Mid..dle}
Ci[y, St..ate and Country of Birth.
.SSN DO,B. AGE
M.0.ot)_~.e_r ' s Ma_id.e.n_ N a t:r!.e_
Father'.s Name
PATERNITY
YF, S OR NO
H__o_$£ital,of BiCrl~
City, state and Country of Birt_hh
.4.= NA.MF, ([mst, F.'j.rst, Middle). S_~.N_ }')OB
Mother's Maiden Name
AGE SEX
~Father's .Name
Slate and C9__untrv of Bi.rtl__!
PATERNrrY
EST~ABLIS.~I ED[
YIgS OR NO
]2! .o.s_p_i_t ~ L o f Bb:th
Page 2 of 4 Form IN-002
Service 'l'ype Worker ID
$EP-25-02 NED lO:4l RR CUrB CTY DRO FRX NO, 7172407777 P, 03
Inlakc Information Questionnaire/Data Sheet
CIIlIA)RI*;N'S INFORMATION (Continued)
AGE ~.EX
Mother's Maiden Name
Father's Name
pATERNI'I'¥
YE~ OP, NO
!.!ospita! of Birth
Cikv, S.tate and CouA!try 9. f Birth
6. NAM][:, ([~a~.t_~_Firs!, Mi.ddle) ~SN
Mother's Maiden Name
PATERNIIrY
SEX ESTA~I_.ISI IED'~
Father's Name
YES OR NO
!.!.o._~.s)ital of Biah
City, State and Country of Birth
Name (l.ast, First, Middle)
Makten Name/Alia~
City 9C~_L/..~_~ ..... State (Vtp,_ zip Code 19C/0/~ County
5' wt.
Email Address ~ ~ I~~~
Mother's Maiden Name ..~
Father's Name .. -~0~ ~~ )hoelyf
City, S~te and Count, ofBMh ~]~mp~ i' ~ 195
Defendant's Attorney
Defendant's Attorney Address
Employer Name _~,..:~¢,~, .~Q I l_ko~.t~t_t~?~. F~O._onL.ta, ____ Net Pay $ '~ .
Employer Address-141 L~Sg3~. r~.~J~J~ff--~2~~ ; ~. crl4 , [~yl _ 1'7c/0~
__ Employer Phone _(~19)
Page 3 of 4 Form IN..002
Se. rvice Type Worker ID
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[n{ake lnfot~mhtion Qucstionn:,ire/Data Sheet
DEFENDANT'S INFORMATION (continued)
Medical [nmrance Cartier Name ~~..~.~ ..... Policy g ~ ~
Medical Insm'ance Carrier Aaamss&~ ~, ~ .~ ~
_.~~.[~..~_ ~&l, ~_ Carrier PhoneS~) 5~-W6S~ ..
Relative or Friend Name Relationship
Relative or FrieM Address
Relative or Friend I'l~one Number ~ )
A,qSISTANCE/EXISTING SUPPORT ORDER INFORMATION:
Are you receiving cash or medical assistance?
Are you receiving child care subsidy?
Your Welfare Case #
Existing
support order: Y N Case #
Amount for Spouse:
Amount for Child(ten):
Amount for Fandly (Spouse and Child[ten}):
County
Applying? Y (~
State
$ Per month
$ Per month
$ Per month
verify that the statements in this document are tree and correct to the best of my knowledge.
understand that any false statement is subject to penalty in 18 Pa. C.S. § 4904 relating to
unsworn falsification to authorities.
Date
Plaintiff/Caretaker Signature
FOR OFFICE USE ONLY: (Circle correct choice)
BENEFICIARY TYPE: TANF NON-TANF IV-E
FEE PAID: Y N N/A
Page 4 of 4 Form IN-O02
Service Type Workec ID
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COU1TTy PENNSYLVANIA
DEBORAH S. WHEELER,
V.
PLAINTIFF
MICHAEL JASON WHEELER,
DEFENDANT
NO. 02-4221 CIVIL TERM
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
DIVORCE
RRAECIPE TO FILE ORDER
TO PROTHONOTARY:
Please file the attached certified Order entered October 30, 2002 by
the Honorable Gregory S. Snyder in the case of Michael j. Wheeler v.
Deborah S. Wheeler, docketed to No. 2002-SU-05158-02D in York County,
Pennsylvania, which directs that the above-captioned divorce action is
stayed.
DATE:
en L. Semmelman, Esquire
Attorney for Defendant
30 North George Street
York, Pennsylvania 17401
Telephone #: (717) 846-8846
Supreme Court #: 29971
xc: Diane G. Radcliff, Esquire
10/24/02=6:45am=nn--whcclcr, pct=f# 1
MICHAEL J. WHEELER,
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF YORK COUNTY PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 2002-SU-05158-02D
PLAINTIFF
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
DEBORAH S. WHEELER,
DEFENDANT
DIVORCE
On this' _~day
ORDER
,2002, upon consideration of the foregoing Plaintiff's
Motion to Stay Divorce Action in Cumberland County and Proceed With The Divorce Action in York
County Pursuant to PaR. CP. 1920.6 it is hereby ORDERED and DECREED as follows:
A. The divorce action in Cumberland County captioned Deborah S. Wheeler v. Michael J.
Wheeler, filed to docket no. 02-4221 is hereby stayed.
B. Upon election of Defendant, within ten (10) days of the date of this Order, she may request
that the alimony pendente lite motion filed in Cumberland County be transferred to York
County for determination. In the event that she fails to make such request in writing within
ten (10) days, then such action shall likewise be stayed. If she makes such request, then the
alimony pendente lite action shall be transferred to York County, to be held in accordance
with York County Domestic Relations Office procedures.
C. No further action shall be taken in the Cumberland County divorce action. Rather, the York
County divorce action shall proceed through conclusion.
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BY THE CSURT
Judge
Karen L. Semmelman, Esquire
Diane G. Radcliff, Esquire
CERtiFIED from the record~,of t, he Cour~ of Common Pleas of¥o~k Cou .nty~!'qnnsyl~v';:~
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
DEBORAH S. WHEELER,
Plaintiff
MICHAEL JASON WHEELER,
Defendant
NO. 02-4221 CIVIL TERM
CIVIL ACTION -LAW
IN DIVORCE
AND
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
YORK COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
MICHAEL JASON WHEELER,
DEBORAH S. WHEELER,
PLAINTIFF :
:
:
:
:
DEFENDANT :
NO. 2002-SU-05158-02D
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
DIVORCE
PRAECIPE TO TRAi~SFER APL CLAIM ~ MOTION
TO THE PROTHONOTARY OF THE SAID CUMBERLAND COUNTY COURT:
In accordance with the October 30, 2002 Order of Court entered
by the Honorable Gregory Snyder, Judge of the Court of Common Pleas
of York County Pennsylvania, attached hereto, marked Exhibit ~A"
and made a part hereof, please ,transfer Plaintiff's claim and
motion for Alimony Pendente Lite filed in the above referenced
Cumberland County Divorce Action to the York County, Pennsylvania
for determination in accordance with York County Domestic Relations
procedures.
Respectfully subm~ed,
~~CLIFF, ESQUIRE
Annorney for Deborah S. Wheeler
EXHIBIT A
10/30/02 ORDER OF THE HONORABLE JUDGE SNYDER
JUDGE OF THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
YORK COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
I 0/24/02=6:4gain=tm=wheeler. pet=f# 1
IN THE COURT 'OF COMMON PLEAS OF YORK COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
MICHAEL J. WHEELER,
DEBORAH S. WHEELER,
PLAINT~F
DEFENDANT
NO. 2002-SU-05158-02D
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
DIVORCE
ORDER
On this d~)'~y o~~''~/~_~I~"-, 2002, upon consideration of the foregoing Plaintiff's
Motion to Stay Divorce Action in Cumberland County and Proceed With The Divorce Action in York
County Pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 1920.6 it is hereby ORDERED and DECREED as follows:
A. The divorce action in Cumberland County captioned Deborah S. Wheeler v. Michael J.
Wheeler, filed to docket no. 02-4221 is hereby stayed.
Upon election of Defendant, within ten (10) days of the date of this Order, she may request
that the alimony pendente lite motion filed in Cumberland County be transferred to York
County for determination. In the event that she fails to make such request in writing within
ten (10) days, then such action shall likewise be stayed. If she makes such request, then the
alimony pendente lite action shall be transferred to York County, to be held in accordance
with York County Domestic Relations Office procedures.
C. No further action shall be taken in the Cumberland County divorce action. Rather, the York
County divorce action shall proceed through conclusion.
Karen L. Semmelman, Esquire
Diane G. Radcliff, Esquire
Jud(ge~ r-~