Divorce action initiated by Merry Cooper against Charles Cooper.
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- Published
- Category
- Court Notice
- City
- Potsdam
- Case #
- CV-25-168021
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What You Should Do Next
- 1
Respond to the summons
Serve a notice of appearance to the Plaintiff within 20 days of service.
- 2
Contact a lawyer
Consider seeking legal advice to understand your rights and options.
- 3
Prepare for court
Gather any necessary documents and evidence related to the divorce proceedings.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is a summons with notice?
- A summons with notice informs the defendant of a legal action and requires a response.
- How long do I have to respond to the summons?
- You have 20 days to respond if served personally, or 30 days if not.
- What happens if I don't respond?
- If you fail to respond, a default judgment may be entered against you.
- What is the basis for this divorce action?
- The divorce is based on an irretrievable breakdown of the marriage.
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Full Notice Text
SUMMONS WITH NOTICE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF ST. LAWRENCE INDEX NO.: CV-25-168021 IAS NO.: 44-1-2025-0517 Plaintiff: MERRY COOPER - against- Defendant: CHARLES COOPER SUMMONS WITH NOTICE Plaintiff designates ST. LAWRENCE County as the place of trial. The basis of venue is Plaintiff's residence. Plaintiff resides at: 107 RAQUETTE RD., POTSDAM, NY 13676 ACTION FOR A DIVORCE To the above-named Defendant: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to serve a notice of appearance on the Plaintiff within twenty (20) days after the service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service (or within thirty (30) days after the service is complete if this summons is not personally delivered to you within the State of New York); and in case of your failure to appear, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the notice set forth below. Dated: 5/14/2025 MERRY COOPER, Plaintiff pro se Address: 107 RAQUETTE RD., POTSDAM, NY 13676 Telephone#: 315-742-2239 NOTICE: The nature of this action is to dissolve the marriage between the parties, on the following ground: DRL 170(7)-Irretrievable breakdown in the relationship. The relief sought is a judgment of absolute divorce in favor of the Plaintiff dissolving the marriage between the parties in this action. The nature of any ancillary or additional relief requested is: Resume use of prior surname: Cline Continue current Order of Custody and/or Support I waive distribution of marital property; For divorces on or after 1/25/16 only; I am not seeking maintenance as payee as described in the Notice of Guideline Maintenance (the "Notice") other than what was already agreed to in a written agreement/stipulation; Pursuant to Rules 1.2(c) and 6.5 of NY ST RPC, this document was prepared by a volunteer lawyer with Legal Aid Society of Northeastern NY. The provision of services is limited to advice and counsel, and the drafting of documents. Neither firm nor volunteer lawyer represent the Plaintiff or Defendant in this action. Published in the Los Angeles Times 3/07, 3/14, 3/21, 3/27/2026