Notice To Defend And Claim Rights

IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA : : VS. : : : NO. NOTICE TO DEFEND AND CLAIM RIGHTS You have been sued in Court. If you wish to defend against the claim 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 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 following address: MONTGOMERY COUNTY PROTHONOTARY MONTGOMERY COUNTY COURTHOUSE PO BOX 311 Norristown, PA 19404-0311 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 HELP. THIS OFFICE CAN PROVIDE YOU WITH INFORMATION ABOUT HIRING A LAWYER. IF YOU CANNOT AFFORD TO HIRE A LAWYER, THIS OFFICE MAY BE ABLE TO PROVIDE YOU WITH INFORMATION ABOUT PERSONS AT A REDUCED FEE OR NO FEE. LAWYER REFERENCE SERVICE MONTGOMERY BAR ASSOCIATION 100 WEST AIRY STREET NORRISTOWN, PA 19404-0268 (610)279-9660, EXTENSION 201 PRIF0033 R 6/12 American LegalNet, Inc. www.FormsWorkFlow.com American LegalNet, Inc. www.FormsWorkFlow.com