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LISA MARIE STOUCH,
Plaintiff
: IN THE COUHT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMDEHLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
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: NO, 96.391 CIVIL TERM
TODD MURHAY STOUCH,
Defendant
: IN DIVOHCE
PRAECIPE TO TRANSMIT R~:CORD
To the Prothonotary:
Transmit the record, together with the following Infonnation, to the Court for entry of a
divorce decree:
1, Ground for the divorce is irretrievable breakdowu under the Section of 3301 (e) of the
Divorce Code,
2, TIle Divorce Complaint was served by United States Moil, certified, restricted delivcry,
and service was accepted on January 26, 1996,
3, Affidavits of Consent and Waivc.,. of Notice of Intentiou to Request Entry of a
Divorce Decrce required by Section 330l(c) of the Divorcc Code wcre executed by the Plaintiff
ou July 17, 1996, and by the Defendant on July 20,1996,
4, TIlcre are no related claims pcuding,
Respectfully submitted,
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JACODSEN & MILKES
52 Easl High Streel
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 249.6427
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LISA MARIE STOUCH,
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: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: NO, 9"'.;] c; I C.l~" t /C/z.r,
: IN DIVORCE
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TODD MURRAY STOUCH,
Defendant
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 the 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 17013,
IF YOU DO NOT FILE A CLAIM FOR ALIMONY, DMSION 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, 4TH FLOOR
CUMBERLAND COUNTY COURTHOUSE
CARLISLE, PA 17013
TELEPHONE: 717-240-6200
TODD MURRAY STOUCH,
Defendant
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: IN DIVORCE
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: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
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LISA MARIE STOUCH,
Plaintiff
COMPLAINT UNDER SECTION 3301(c)
1, Plaintiff Is LISA MARIE STOUCH, who currently resides at 16 Riddle Road,
Camp Hill, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, 17011,
2, Defendant is TODD MURRAY STOUCH, who resides 123 South East Street,
Spring Grove, York County, Pennsylvania 17362, and whose mailing address Is 205
North George Street, York, York County, Pennsylvania, 17401.
3, Plaintiff has been a bona fide resident in the Commonwealth for at least six
months Immediately previous to the fUing of this Complaint,
4, The Plaintiff and Defendant were married on October 16, 1982, In Adams
County, Pennsylvania,
5. Neither Plaintiff nor Defendant is in the military or naval service of the
United States or its allies within the provisions of the Soldiers & Sailors Civil Relief
Act of the Congress of 1940 and it amendments,
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,
9, Plaintiff requests the Court to enter a decree of divorce,
WHEREFORE, the Plaintiff requestll that the Court enter a decree of divorce:
a. divorcing the Plaintiff and the Defendantj and
b. granting such further relief as the Court shall deem proper and just,
Respectfully submitted,
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JACOBSEN & MILKES
52 East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 249-6427
Attorney No, 20952
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I veritY 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,
A 4904, relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
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LISA MARIE STOUCH,
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: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
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: IN DIVORCE
TODD MURRAY STOUCH,
Defendant
WAIVER OF COUNSELING
LISA MARIE STOUCH, Plaintiff herein, hereby states and certifies as follows:
1, I have been advised of the availability of marriage counseling and understand
that I may request that the Court require that my spouse and I participate in
counseling,
2, I understand that the Court maintains a list of marriage counselors in the
Domestic Relations Office, which list is available to me upon request,
S, Being so advised, I do not request that the Court require that my spouse and
I participate in counseling prior to a divorce decree being handed down by the Court,
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,
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: NO, 96.391 CIVIL TERM
TODD MURRAY STOUCH,
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: IN DIVORCE
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Jennifer L, Coyle, hereby certify that a true and correct copy of the Complaint
in Divorce the above captioned matter was duly served upon the defendant, TODD
STOUCH, by depositing it in the U,S, Mail, certified, restricted delivery, on or about
January 25, 1996, addressed as follows:
Todd M. Stouch
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I hereby verify that the statements made in the foregoing 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,
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: NO, 96-391 CML TERM
: IN DIVORCE
TODD MURRAY STOUCH,
Defendant
Date: 7f7~~
AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT
1, A Complaint in Divorce under the Divorce code was med on January 25,
1996, on the grounds that the marriago of the parties is irretrievably broken,
2, The marriage of Plaintiff and Defendant is irretrievably broken and ninety
days have elapsed from the date of filing the Complaint,
3, I consent to the entry of a final decree of divorce,
4, 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,
I verify that the statements made in the Affidavit are true and correct, I
understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C,S,
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: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
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: NO, 96.391 CIVIL TERM
: IN DIVORCE
TODD MURRAY STOUCH,
Defendant
WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REQUEST
ENTRY OF A DIVORCE DECREE
UNDER II 3301(c) OF THE DIVORCE CODE
1. I consent to the entry of a flnw 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 me immediately after it is
filed with the prothonotary.
I verify that the statements made in this affidavit &fe true and correct. I
understand that fwse statements herein are made subject to the penwties of 18 Pa.C,S,
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: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: NO, 96.391 CIVIL TERM
: IN DIVORCE
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TODD MURRAY STOUCH,
Defendant
AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT
1. A Complaint in Divorce under the Divorce code was med on January 25,
1996, on the grounds that the marriage of the parties is irretrievably broken,
2, The marriage of Plaintiff and Defendant is irretrievably broken and ninety
days have elapsed from the date of ming the Complaint,
3, I consent to the entry of a final decree of divorce,
4, 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,
I verify that the statements made in the Affidavit are true and correct, I
understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa,C,S,
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: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
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: NO, 96-391 CIVIL TERM
TODD MURRAY STOUCH,
Defendant
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: IN DIVORCE
WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REQUEST
ENTRY OF A DIVORCE DECREE
UNDER ~ 3301(0) OF THE DIVORCE CODE
1. I consent to the entry of 11 linal decree of divorce without notice,
2, I understand that I may lose rights concerning nlimony, division of
property, lawyer's fees or expenses if I do not chum 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.
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: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: NO, 96-391 CIVIL TERM
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TODD MURRAY STOUCH,
Defendant
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: IN DIVORCE
ORDER OF COURT
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AND NOW, thi~ ~ day of N 7' R I , 1996 having reviewed the Custody
Stipulation by the parties' in this matter, the Court being satisfied that the best
interests of the minor children will be served hereby, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED
AND DECREED as follows:
1. Legal custody of the minor children, ERIC TODD STOUCH and
ANDREW MICHAEL STOUCH, shall be shared by the parties,
2, Primary physical custody of the said minor children, shall be with Mother,
LISA MARm STOUCH, Plaintiff,
3, Defendant, TODD MURRAY STOUCH, shall have partial periods of
physical custody, for the purpose of visitation, at times to be determined upon the
mutual agreement of the parties,
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LISA MARIE STOUCH,
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: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
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: NO, 96-391 CIVIL TERM
: IN DIVORCE
TODD MURRAY STOUCH,
Defendant
STIPULATION FOR CUSTODY
COME NOW, the parties to the above action and agree as follows:
WHEREAS, the parties are the parents of two minor children born to their
marriage, ERIC TODD STOUCH, born April 4, 1989, presently age 6, andANDREW
MICHAEL STOUCH, born June 3, 1992, presently age 3; and
WHEREAS, the Plaintiff and Defendant have reached an agreement regarding
the custody and best interests of their minor children,
NOW THEREFORE, the parties hereto do stipulate and agree that the best
interests and welfare of their said children, will be served by the following:
1. Legal custody of their minor children, ERIC TODD STOUCH and
ANDREW MICHAEL STOUCH, shall be shared by the parties,
2, Primary physical custody of the said minor children, shall be with Mother,
LISA MARm STOUCH, Plaintiff,
3, Defendant, TODD MURRAY STOUCH, shall have regular partial
custody of the children, for purposes of visitation, at times to be determined upon the
mutual agreement of the parties,
4, The terms of this Stipulation shall be submitted to the Court with the
request that they be made part of an Order of Court for custody in the above-captioned
matter,
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The Plaintiff and Defendant do veritY that they stipulate as set forth above and
that the statements herein are true and correct to the best of their knowledge and
information and belief.
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