Fillable Printable Complaint in Divorce - Pennsylvania
Fillable Printable Complaint in Divorce - Pennsylvania
Complaint in Divorce - Pennsylvania
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION
______________________________, )
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Plaintiff, )
)
v. ) No.: ___________
)
______________________________, )
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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 ente red
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 at Washington County courthouse, Washington, Penns ylvania.
IF YOU DO NOT FILE A CLAIM FOR ALIMONY, MARITAL PROPERTY,
COUNSEL FEES OR EXPENSES BEFORE THE FINAL DECREE OF DIVORCE OR
ANNULMENT IS ENTERED, YOU MAY LOSE THE RIGHT TO CLAIM ANY OF
THEM.
YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOU LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU DO
NOT HAVE A LAWYER OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE
THE OFFICE SET FOR TH BELOW TO F IND OUT WHER E YOU CAN GET LEGAL
HELP.
SW PA LEGAL AID SOCIETY LAWYER REFERRAL SERVICE
10 WEST CHERRY AVENUE 119 SOUTH COLLEGE STREET
WASHINGTON, PA 15301 WASHINGTON, PA 15301
724.225.6170 724.225.6710
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL DIVISION
_____________________________, )
)
Plaintiff, )
)
-VS- ) No.: _______________
_____________________________, )
)
Defendant. )
COMPLAINT IN DIVORCE
1. Plaintiff is _______________________________________________, who
currently resides at ____________________________________________
__________________________________________________________.
2. Defendant is _______________________________________________, who
currently resides at____________________________________________
__________________________________________________________.
3. Plaintiff and/or Defendant have been bona fide residents in the Commonwealth
for at least six months prior to the filing of this complaint.
4. The Plaintiff and Defendant were married on___________________________ at
_____________________________________________.
5. There have been no prior actions of divorce or annulment between the parties.
6. Defendant is not a member of the Armed Forces of the United States of America
or any of its Allies.
7. This 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.
I verify 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.ยง4904, relating
to unsworn falsifications to authorities.
Date: _______________ _______________________________
Signature of Plaintiff
