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HomeMy WebLinkAbout96-01612 ~ JI \ " \ ) / J J , i f 'l ..... , ~~ . ~; ~I ~1 I , i , I , , , r I SAlOIS. GUIDO, I SHUFF & I MASLAND il 26 W. Hi&h S..... 'I Carlitl.. PA I' I I CAMP HILL. PA 17011 PHONI (717)7l7.J<O' PROPERTY SETTLE~IENT AND Sl':PARATION AGREEMENT THIS AGREEMENT made this 17h day of ~(l/lcL , 1998 between MICHELLE S. COOK of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, hereinafter referred to as Wife. A N o JERRY L. COOK of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, hereinafter referred to as Husband. WITNESSETH: WHEREAS, in consequence of disputes and unhappy differences, the parties have been living separate and apart from eacr.;other; WHEREAS, the parties desire to confirm their separation and make arrangements therewith, including the division of their marital property and other rights and obligations growing out of their marriage. NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the cov~nants and promises hereinafter to be mutually kept and performed by each party, as well as for other good and valuable consideration and intending to be legally bound it is agreed as follows: (1) It shall be lawful for each party at all times hereafter to live separate and apart from the other party at such place or places as he or she from time to time may choose or deem fit. (2) Except as herein otherwise provided. each party II h II SAlOIS, GUIDO, SHUFF &. MASLAND 26 W. Hllh Suet' Carlisle. PA hereby releases the other from any and all claims, or demands up to the date of execution hereof. ()) The parties have now sol~ their real estate at 405 Hillside Road in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania. The proceeds from this sale in the amount of $8,057.94 shall be the sole property of wife, which shall be disbursed at the time of the execution of this Property Settlement Agreement. However, Husband shall pay any income tax which is imposed against either party as a result of the sale, and shall indemnify, defend and hold Wife harmless therefrom. (4) In the event that either party contracted or incurred any debts since the date of separation on November 20, 1995 the party who incurred said debt shall be responsible for the payment thereof regardless of the name in which the debt may have been incurred. Husband and Wife acknowledge and agree that they have no other outstanding joint debts and obligations except that any credit cards or personal charge cards in the possession of each party shall be paid by the party in whose name the accounts are listed whether or not the charges were made durIng the time the parties were residing together. Specifically, Wife shall assume the liability on Sears, Montgomery Wards, Hecht's, Express and E. Beerman and Husband shall assume the liability for the VISA and IRS tax liability claim. Each party agrees to pay the outstanding debts as set forth herein and further agrees to indemnify and save harmless the other from any and all claims and demands made against AIDIS, GUIDO. SHUFF & MASLAND 26 W. H1lh 51,"' Carll.l.. PA either of them by reason of such debts or obligations. (5) Each party relinquishes any right. title and interest he or she may have to any and all motor vehicles currently in possession of the other party, including the Wife's 1994 Honda Accord, and Husband's 1953 Ford Pick-up Truck. Each party shall execute any documents necessary to have said vehicles properly registered in the other party's name with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation. Wife shall assume full responsibility of the encumbrance on the 1994 Honda Accord to the Credit Union, and will hold Husband harmless and indemnify him from any loss thereon. (6) The parties hereto mutually agree that they have effected a satisfact~ry division of the furniture, household furnishings, appliances, tools, U.S. savings bonds and other household personal property between them, and they mutually agree that each party shall from and after the date hereof be the sole and separate owner of all such property presently in his or her possession whether said property was hereto:ore owned jointly or individually by the partieE hereto. This agreement shall have the effect of an assignmen~ or bill of sale from each party to the other for such property as may be in the individual possession of each of the parties hereto. (7) In exchange for Wife's marital share of Husband's IBM pension plan and IBM tax deferred savings plan. Husband will pay to Wife a total sum of $17,000.00. The amount will be paid as follows: A. The sum of $5,000.00 on or before the expiration SAJDlS, GUIDO, SHUFF & l\oIASLAND 26 W. Hl,h Sue.' Culisle. PA under no compulsion to do so but as a voluntary act. (15) It is further specifically understood and agreed by and between the parties hereto that each party accepts the provisions herein made in lieu of and in full settlement and satisfaction of any and all of said party's rights against the other. for past, present and future claims on account of support, maintenance, alimony, alimony pendente lite, counsel fees, costs and expenses, equitable distribution of marital property and any other claims of each party, including all claims which have been raised or may be raised in an action for divorce. (16) Except as may be otherwise specifically provided in this Agreement, Husband and Wife, for themselves, their heirs, representatives and assigns, each hereby fcrever releases, remises, discharges and quitclaims the other, and such other's heirs, representatives, assigns and estate, from and with respect to the following: A. All liability, claims, causes of action, damages, costs, contributions, expenses or demands whatsoever in law or in equity; B. All rights, title, interest or claims in or to any property of the other, whether real, personal or mixed and whether now owned or hereafter acquired; C. All rights of curtesy and dower and all claims or rights in the nature of curtesy and dower; D. All widow or widower's rights; E. All rights, title and interest or claims in or to DIS, GUIDO, SHUFF &< MASLAND 26 W, H1ah Slreel Carli.le. PA the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. If any provision of this Agreement is determined to be invalid or unenforceable, all other provisions shall continue in full force and effect. (18) In the event that either of the parties shall recover a final judgment or decree of absolute divorce against the other in a court of competent jurisdiction, the provisions of this Agreement may be incorporated by reference or in substance but shall not be merged into such judgment or decree and this Agreement shall survive any such final judgment or decree of absolute divorce and shall be entirely independent thereof. (19) In the event that either party breaches any provision of this Agreement, and the other party retains counsel to assist in enforcing the terms thereof, the parties hereby agree that the breaching party will pay all attorney's fees, court costs and expenses incurred by the other party in enforcing the Agreement. (20) This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding between the parties and there are no covenants, conditions, representations, or agreements, oral or written, of any nature whatsoever, other than those herein contained. (21) This Agreement shall bind the parties hereto, their respective heirs, executors and assigns. iIl.-~ . '_...n, .... .....-.-... ..'........................-.-.........-..... .-........ ........,....,--..--.-.--.-- JERRY L. COOK, IN TilE COURT Of' COHHON PLEAS . . Plaintiff CUHBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA : VS. CIVIL DIVISION MICHELLE S, COOK, . NO. 96-1612 CIVIL TERM . Defendant . . PRAECIPE TO TRANSHIT RECORD To the Prothonotary: Transmit the record, together with the following information to the court for entry of a divorce decree: 1. Ground for divorce: irretrievable breakdown under 53301(c) ,i1t:kki)c6ck)c of the Dfvorce Code. (St r ike ou t inapplicable section). 2. Date and manner of service of the complaint: ~rtified mail 3/28/96 see attached 3. Complete eitber paragraph (a) or (b). (a) Date of execution of the affidavit of consent required by 53301(c) of the Divorce Code: by plaintiff 1I14/QR : by defendant 3/25/98 (bHl) Date of execution of the affidavit required by 53J01(d) of the Divorce Code: : (2) Date of filing and service of the plaintiff's affidavit upon the r~spondent: 4. Related claims pending: none 5. Complete either (a) or (bl. (a) Date and manner of Gervice of tt.e notice of intention to file praecipe to transmit record, a copy of which is attached: (b) Date plaintiff's fi led wi th the Prothonctary: Date defendant's filed with the Prothonotary: -- Waiver of Not.ice in 5330l( c I Di 'force was d/A/QA Waiver of Notice in 53301(c) Divorce was d/A/QA . , /' Atto (Plaintiff)(Dcfendantl ,.OM" , " I , . " .' , -, '. r ,> I .- I ~.. I en , ( , t,~" ~.) ,. r... . l!t._i.............t1aI.-- " c__s....,...... i ,', ; . ,..... yN MrN .... ...... on tM ~ .t ... form .. tit.. we "" . , _.........10_ . : B-................_of......................_K_' , ............ :1 ~:~I~~I::::...~::.:.":c:"'..:::.:== 2, ~ RttlJlclllC1 Dellvorl : I ~ ' , " conoull I_or lor I... "I.': II" 3Mt~~~ 40. Article Hum,,", Ii', I ' '05 Hill .~ ft__A P 336 200 700 i. 8...- ....-. ~. Sorvtce Typo I ,NewO,..,.,....lanc1, PA 17070 0 ROOllltnd ' DINUfocl I ail C....ftod 0 COO f o Exprotl MIIlI 0 RoceIpt lor 7. 001001 Doll"",,, .. ' 8. Add..-'I Addtou (Only II iiqueotocI Jl: ond 1M 10 poldl ' ., .Docombor 1881 ...".,_._"0 DOMESTIC RETURN RECEIPT.~' JBRRY L. COOK, I IN THB COURT OJ' COMMON PLUS OJ' Plaintiff I CUMBBRLAND COUNTY, PBNNSYLVANIA I C..v..~ - v. I NO. 96- It. U I_H_ I MICHBLLB S. COOK, I Defendant I IN DIVORCB COMPLAINT UNDER SECTION 33011c) OR 33011d) OF THE DIVORCE CODE 1. Plaintiff is Jerry L. Cook who currently resides at 831 Bosler Avenue, Lemoyne, CUmberland County, Pennsylvania. 2. Defendant is Michelle S. Cook who currently resides at 405 Hillside Road, New CUmberland, Pennsylvania. 3. Plaintiff and Defendant have been bona fide residents i the Commonwealth for at least six months immediately previous to the filing of this Complaint. 4. The Plaintiff and Defendant were married on March 24, 1987 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. 5. There have been no prior actions of divorce or for annulment between the parties. 6. The Plaintiff has been advised of the availability of marriage counseling and the Plaintiff may h&ve the right to request that the Court require the parties to participate in counseling. Having been so advised Plaintiff does not desire t SAIDIS, GUIDO, SHUFF & MASLAND 26 W. Hlab S".., Codisl.. PA Court to order counseling. 7. The marriage is irretrievably broken. .....'0... "a,nt'ff .,.y. ynu' OOno,.." cuu,t to ente' · decree of divorce. sAintS. G\llUO, S\l\lfY " fdA-SLANn 16 '1/. II\Sb su<<' c"II,le.PI< JERRY L. COOK, Plaintiff IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA v. NO. CIVIL 199 MICHELLE S. COOK, Defendant IN DIVORCE AFFIDAVIT I, JERRY L. COOK depose and say: (1) I have been advised of the availability of marriage , being duly sworn according to law, counselling and understand that I may request that the court require that my spouse and I participate in counselling. (2) I understand that the court maintains a list of marriage counselors in the Prothonotary's Office, which list is available to me upon request. (3) Being so advised, I do not request that the court require that my spouse and I participate in counselling 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. Dated: 3'\"~(Q JER~CO~ Cwt , Plaintiff SAlOIS. GUIOO II MASLANO 26 w. Hiah Sln:Cl Carlislt, PA , Ii II 'I VERIFICATION I verify that the stntements made in thia Complaint 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 the authorities. DATED: 3 -I,. ., ~ ~JJd L<orA Plaintiff . t ,.I 0 ~ . ~ '\ - ~ >- - ~ ~ Iv, '-S IT; 0 ; - i<) ':" ~~.; S~2 ' - ~ - - . ,~ : ~ ~~:.. :-1: I,,' it. . - I ~ e \.:> , ~ '0 ~~ ". ('.~ \;) <;;) C r...... 1.0 ~1O ~. . ~ i- - h~ ~ - p.. l ., - ~ C, ..' .~ ~ - = -0 ....0 Q g~ OtJ ", Z i~ ",tj :s ZP: ... ... s~ e ~~~;~ .... l'l ~O .... III ~ 'tl r.l ... .;~ 1Il[;j ~i a -~>< ~ .... 8~ Cleo ~ ~~~A:g -Ill s8 IolM tJQ ~~ ~g, . . l:) ~;Jc:::t;~~ tl UI III - j t.:lQ.,~-o 8 =- Eo '0 llIl . i z- ~ ~~iE I 0 .:I H.... [;j "'> i :i~ fa U CIIH Q .. Q ~", . < Z Oll: H 0'" .... ZH ":I a: tJO rJ'J -. JERRY L. COOK, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA NO. 96-1612 CIVIL Plaintiff v. MICHEI.LE S. COOK, Defendant IN DIVORCE PLAINTIFF'S AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT AND WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REOUEST ENTRY OF A DIVORCE DECREE UNDER SECTION 3301(c) OF THE DIVORCE CODE 1. A Complaint in divorce under Section 3301(c) of the Divorce Code was filed on March 26, 1996. 2. The marriage of Plaintiff and Defendant is irretrievably broken and ninety days have elapsed from the date of the filing of the Complaint. 3. r consent to the entry of a final decree of divorce without notice. 4. r understand that I may lose rights concerning alimony, division of property, lawyer's fees or expenses if I do not clai them before a divorce is granted. 5. I understand that I will not be divorced until a divorc decree is entered by the Court and that a copy of the decree wil be sent to me immediately after it is filed with the Prothonotary. I verify that the statements made in this affidavit ar true and ccrrect. 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. DATED: 3. - 1'1- '18 ~~~ Tt:" .... ....., , ',- . ... _. .' If . ....0...,1\., PJ.a.~htJ.ff >- ell (':: q; c. I'~^ IJ.I~~ ( .. p:~ ....... (;/:: (~) c. , I l,;.. -, (.... G': ,.l. , , c' "-~ U ("-. c5 G"' U ./ . ,r /' / II' IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND coUNTY. PENNSYLVANIA NO. 96 - 1612 CIVIL JERRY L. COOK. Plaintiff v. IN DIVO~CE MICHELLE S. COOK. Defendant AF:UDAVIT OF COHSIDlT 1. A complaint in divorce under Section 3301 (c) of the Divorce code was filed on March 26. 1996. 2. The marriage of Plaintiff and Defendant is irretrievably broken and ninety (90) days have elapsed from the date of the filing of the complaint. 3. I consent to the entry of a final decree of divorce after service of notice of intention to request entry of the decree. 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. 5 4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authOrities. Date: r<)0 ~ (" \..... '-<: . 1998 . ~f\..'(lJ. jC.~t- MICHEL E S. COOK. Defen ant ~/. ...... o. ;-:; , " , , cr.. , t.":' r:::, U,t 1 ,,~ '" , , , ,C'_ ,. " (',": l L; l..' ~ '-) '" .... " , ~ '" r I' r I. . OFFICI OF DIVORCI MASTER CUMBERLAND COUNTY COURT OF COMIAON PLEAS 9 North Hanover Street Carlisle, PA 17013 (717) 240-6535 I. RolMrt IlIcker, II Divorce Master Tracl .10 Colyer Office "''''llllO,IRoportor We.' Shore 697.0371 Exl. 6535 August 4, 1997 Johnna J. Deily Attorney at Law SAIDIS, GUIDO, SHUFF , HASLAND 26 West High Street Carlisle, PA 17013 Dennis J. Shatto, Esquire CLECKNER , FEAREN 31 North Second Street P.O. Box 11847 Harrisburg, PA 1710B-1847 RE: Jerry L. Cook vs. Michelle S. Cook No. 96 - 1612 civil If. Divorce Dear Ms. Deily and Mr. Shatto: By order of Court of President Judge Harold E. Sheely dated July 24, 1997, the full-time Master has been appointed in the above referenced divorce proceedings. A divorce complaint was filed on March 26, 1996, raising grounds for divorce of irretrievable breakdown of the marriage. No economic claims were raised in the complaint. On July 24, 1997, the Plaintiff filed a petition for equitable distribution. No claims for alimony or counsel fees and costs have been raised. Mr. Shatto has been served documents in this although Mr. Shatto has not Entered his appearance. in fact, representing the Defendant, I request that praecipe entering his appearance of record. I am unable to determine from the file if the parties are willing to sign affidavits of consent or have been separated for at least two years. However, I am going to proceed on the basis that grounds for divorcA are not an issue. I direct each counsel in accordance with P.R.C.P. 1920.33(b) to file a '" pre-trial statement on or before Friday, August 29, 1997. Upon receipt of the pre-trial statements I will immediately schedule action If he is, he file a . . ~ Ms. Deily and Mr. Shatto, Attorneys at law 4 August 1997 Page 2 a pre-hearing conference with counsel to discuss the issues and, if neces.ary, schedule a hearing. Very truly yours, E. Robert Elicker, II Divorce Master NOTE: Sanctions tor failure to til. the pre-trial statements are set forth in subdivision (c) and (d) ot Rule 1920.33. THE ORIGINAL PRE-TRIAL STATEMENT SHOULD BE FILED IN THE MASTER'S OFFICE AND A COpy SENT DIRECTLY TO OPPOSING COUNSEL. I. 1'0..." I,'e",or, " owotcl "'1"01 'IrllC' .10 CoWor 0l1\C1 Mal\aQIlJReportll Johnna J. oeil'{ Attorney at La'" SAlOIS. GUI00. SRurr 26 west Righ street carlisle, FA 1 1013 OFF'CI Of DWO"CI "AS,.I" C\lMBEfI~NO CO\lNl'I COUfl'T OF CO",MON PLEAS 9 NO"" \-\ano~ef SlIea\ carlIsle. PA 17013 (717) 240-6535 "'0.' ShOre 697-037' ~\. 1)535 AUgust 13. 1997 oennis J. Shatto, ESquire CLEC~NER , rEAREN 31 North rront street P.O. BO)( 1180\1 Rarrisburg, PA 11108-1841 , MASLANO Re~ Jerry L. Coo~ vs. Michelle S. coo~ NO. 96 - 1612 civil In oivorce oear MS oeilY and Mr. Shatto: 1 .. ..iti.. in r..,.n.' to Mr. Sh.tto" ,.tt.r 0' ,uqust " "" ..vi.inO th.t hi' oli.nt i' not villi" to .i.n .n .,~i..vit 0' oon..nt bOt tho ,.rti'. vill .. ..,.r.t.. ,or · p.ri04 in .xo... 0' tXO y..r. in NOV....r "," pr._tri" .rat...nt. h'V' ...n .ir.oted to .. 'iled on or ..,or' ,u...t ". "," ,.. .ir.otiv, vill r...int.t ~~~~~~'Y t . BY thO ti.. tho 0'.' i. wou.h thO ,ra- r · ~~'~~~,ul.' ,or' h..ri... thO tVO k~.r v~~~~.~~~~.~~tiOn vill h'V' ,..... .0 th.t Nioheli' coo · · .,'i..vit 0' oon..nt vill not .ffeOt our ..in, ..,e to 'r.... ..,ith the case. very trulY yours, E. Robert Elic~er, 11 Oivorce Master ~'~"-.'_'.'~;:.l JERRY L. COOK, Plaintiff VS. IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA : CIVIL ACTION - LAW NO. 96 - 1612 CIVIL MICHELLE S. COOK, Defendant IN DIVORCE RESCHEDULED PRE-HEARING CONFERENCE TO: Johnna J. Deily Dennis J. Shatto , Counsel for Plaintiff , Counsel for Defendant A pre-hearing conference has been scheduled at the Office of the Divorce Master, 9 North Hanover Street, Carlisle, Pennsylvania, on the 8th day of December, 1997, at 9:00 a.m., at which time we will review the pre-trial statements previously filed by counsel, define issues, identify witnesses, explore the possibility of settlement and, if necessary, schedule a hearing. Very truly yours, Date of Notice: 11/26/97 E. Robert Elicker, II Divorce Master JERRY L. COOK, Plaintiff vs. IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA NO. 96 - 1612 CIVIL MICHELLE S. COOK, Defendant IN DIVORCE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING Today is Monday, December 8, 1997. This is the date we had set for a pre-hearing conference in the above captioned case. After opening discussion, counsel thought there was perhaps the basis for resolving the outstanding issues. Consequently, counsel had some conversations with their respective clients on the telephone and have reached an agreement which we are going to state as a memorandum from which counsel can prepare a marital settlement agreement for signature by the parties. Present today for the Plaintiff, Jerry L. Cook, is attorney Johnna J. Deily, and present for the Defendant, Michelle S. Cook, is attorney Dennis J. Shatto. This case initiated with a divorce complaint filed on March 26, 1996, raising grounds for divorce of irretrievable breakdown of the marriage. No economic claims were raised in the complaint. With respect to the grounds for divorce, counsel have indicated that at the time their clients sign the marital settlement agreement they will have their clients sign affidavits of consent and waivers of notice of intention to request entry of divorce decree so that the divorce can be concluded under section 3301(c) of the Domestic Relations Code. On July 24, 1997, husband filed a petition for equitable distribution. Mr. Shatto had indicated that he was going to file a petition for alimony on behalf of wife; however, it appears as if the settlement, which the parties have reached today, will obviate the need for the filing of the petition for alimony. The parties were married on March 24, 1987, and separated on November 20, 1995. They are the natural parents of two children, one of the children being emancipated and the other child having been born on October 7, 1987. Ms. Deily is going to state the memorandum setting forth the understanding of the settlement terms, from which Ms. Deily will prepare the marital settlement agreement to be signed by the parties. Ms. Deily. Ms. Deily: 1. The parties will distribute the proceeds from the sale of the marital residence at 405 Hillside Road in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, with 100' of the proceeds to wife, plus interest earned on the escrow account. The amount of the proceeds is $8,057.94, which will be released to wife from Johnna Deily'S escrow account plus the interest. Payment will be made upon execution of the marital settlement agreement. 2. In exchange for her marital share of husband's IBM pension plan and IBM tax deferred savings plan, husband will pay to wife a total sum of $17,000.00. This amount will be paid as follows: a) The sum of $5,000.00 on or before 6 months from the date of the signing of the agreement; b) The balance of $12,000.00 to be paid on or before the expiration of 24 months from the date of the signing of the ag~eement. c) Husband will continue to pay the sum of $280.00 per month pending the distribution of the $17,000.00. The amount due of the $12,000.00 payment will be reduced by the sums of $280.00 for each month payment is made. Wife will receive no interest on her share of the equitable distribution payments on these accounts pending the expiration of the 24 month period. 3. Wife will retain ownership of the 1994 Honda Accord, and husband will retain ownerShip of the 1953 Ford pick up truck. Should the parties need to execute the title for the respective vehicles, -... CLECKNER & FEARE:N :11 NORTH BECOND BTREIT . HARRIBBURG, PENNBYLVANIA 17101. PHONE 13.1731 MESSAGE REPLY ",r ji~l21lMruJiml, 7T ~~}'f 9;t/, fr.(/k.-!~!"v~. 5~/_..__ u~t~( ) ~/L. / JtJ/ ~ L 2ifr:kq 91 . .J !lATE I DATe Ie;. [{rd< YS. Cc%/<. IJ;J.1t-/?rl . , 7J-tAt-rcl-#tw& f'JA,( -1,. I cl ~'- o 1AkA v (;t' >1,/. '/t/)~ f~. (.c; ~~ 7);;l~}-/0f" .laNCO -----.-.---------..---- -.--'..--~.---".--_.-.--------.--- .'tlNID CLECKNER AND F'EAREN ATTORNEYS AT LAW "'CHANg w. eLCC.....C.. ,.. DAHlel. AUl.ANO DIlNH'. oJ. 'MAno ANN C .HOADI .''''A''' L. MHADC AMY ca.IMIN1 1'0l""'CR 311 NORrH SECOND srRE[r p 0 DOJC II.." HARRISBURG. PENNSYLVANIA 17108-1 B" 7 0" C()U"'!i(L WILLIAM "EARlH ftO_c." D. IotANIQN TU.tPHONt "'71 '.J.'I'll ,.. 17," .J. ..., August 12, 1997 Prothonotary Cumberland County Courthouse One Courthouse Square Carlisle, Pa 17013 RBI Jerry L. Cook VI. Michelle S. Cook No. 96-161~ Civil In Divorce Dear Sir/Madam: Enclosed herewith for filing, please find my Entry of Appearance on behalf of Michelle S. Cook. If you have any questions, or need anything elsG, please advise. Very truly yours, CLBCIOOl:R AND FEARBN Dennis J. Shatto, Esq. DJS/ck Enclosure c: E. Robert Elicker, II, Esq. Johnna J. Deily, Esq. Michelle S. Cook JERR'i L. COOK. l'laintiff IN ~RE COUR~ OF coMMON l'LE~S CUMBERLJ'.ND coUN'l''i, PENNS'iLVp.NI~ CIVIL ~C~ION - DIVORCE NO. 96 - 1612 Civil v. MICRELLE S. COO~, Defendant il)>3C'1Pi: ,ntl .....r1l."l 0' J\.pp1l!Il"~CS .,oOlY en,e' my appea,ance on behalf a. .,che11e S. CooK. RespectfUllY Submitted, CLECKNER r.ND FEAREN D~~E:- DenniS J. ShattO, Esq. pat 1.0. 25615 31 North second street Harrisburg, P~ 11101 fT; C' l-- C j::: (.; ~:; ., UlP , ) ," (J'. , , p,-U _. , 1: :'- "'- .',j ~0 _:T i:'-. N ::.;~ t ~ I -) OJ '1: :::' ..'1'..... .... -, \5 r- ~:'j cT U 4. LIST OF EXHIBITS: If there is a dispute regarding the value of Plaintiffs IBM, Defendant may offer a copy of Maureen lindsay's allacht:d report. With respect to the motor vehicles. if there is a dispute regarding value, Defendant may offer copies of valuation information from the applicable NADA. or other valuation booklet. No other exhibits are contemplated allhis time. S. INCOME: Defendant's income information is attached hereto. 6. EXPENSES: Defendant's expense information is attached hereto. 7. VALVE OF PENSION: Please refer to Ms. lindsay's attached report. Defendant is not currently the beneficiary of any pension or retirement program. 8. COUNSEL FEES: There is currently no claim for counsel fees. 9. VALUATION OF PERSONAL PROPERTY: At this time, Defendant has no information suggesting that there will be any serious dispute regarding the values of assets. 10. MARITAL DEBT: A list of marital debts is attached hereto. 2 II. PROPOSED RESOLUTION OF ECONOMIC ISSUES: Defendant proposes that she be awarded 57% of the marital asselS. Defendant intends to also file a claim for alimony because of the substantial disparity in the incomes of the parties. Currently, Plaintiff is obligated under Order of Court, dated March II, 1997 to pay Defendant the sum of $280.00 in spousal support. Defendant proposes that alimony be set in the same amount. Respectfully Submitted, CLECKNER AND FEAREN Dale V !}1 /47 ~4j/JA P.A. J.D. # 31 North Second Street Harrisburg, PA 17101 (717) 238-1731 3 LIST...m:..ASSE ASSET MARITAL (M) VALUE DATE NON-MARITAL LIENS NON-MARITAL H or W VALUED PORTION Net Proceeds of Real Estate Sale M S 8,057.94 Current -0- 1994 Honda Accord M SI3,700.00 Separation If),OJ).(D U.S. Savings 80Ms M 425.00 Separation -0- 1953 Ford Tnlck M Unknown * -0- Pension Plan M $16,368.00 Separation $14,662.00 (H) -0- Savings Plan M 30,925.00 Separation 6.450.00 (H) -0- Misc. Personal Property M 2,455.00 Separation -0- * Valued by Husband at $2,500.00 r, " . PENSION RESOURCES inc. f.\tl'l1t'1ltl' Ul Rs.'tmom.'tll PI.1Il t""\{\'fl'" Adrmrultr,ltllVI March 4. 1997 PENSION EVALUATION PAYABLE AT AGE S5 PARTICIPANT AND SPOUSAL DATA Name: Retirement Date: Date of Plan Participation: Date of Marriage: Jerry L. Cook 511116 7115/79 3128/87 Sex: Date of 8irth: Date of Hire and Service Credit: Date of Separation: Male 4122161 7115179 1111/95 BENEFIT DATA AND EVALUATION Plan: Commencement Age: Monthly Benefit: Payment Form: Benefit Accrued through: IBM: Core & PRP 55 $660.00 Life Annuity 1111/95 Present Value of Benefit: PBGC AnnuilY Value: $31,030 Valuation Date: Valuation Age: Employee Account Value: In addition to Monthly Benefit? 311/97 36 $ No COVERTURE FRACTION: Years of accrual during marriage: Total years of benefit accrual: 52.75% 8.5969 16.2984 PRESENT VALUE OF BENEFIT EARNED DURING MARRIAGE: $16,368 The above valuation is based on annuity rates effective for Mar-97 and published by the 'Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation, These rates are intended to reflect current annuity contract rates offered by private insurance carriers. The current immediate interest rates. as of the above date. are Interest rate for first 25 years: 6,20% Second Interest Rate: 5,00% The monthly benefit shown was obtained from the attached, ) II;.}' ,/{/ J l. ,.)\. . . . , . aUreCA)dSay. CPC. EA -..._~. 2040 Ungleslown Rlldd. Suite 103 . t1Jrrisburg. PA 17110, (717) 541-8510' (717) 541-8093 fAX TDSP Employee Contribution Percent/Ign TDSP Assumed Rate of Return Percentogn 2. Employee Data Used in This Entlmnln Dasic Employee Data Name..................... , Serial Number.. ..... ,..... Date of Dirth.. . . . . . . . . . . . Service Reference Date.... Penaion Reference Date.... Vesting Reference Date.... PRP Balance on 12/31/1994. Current Monthly Salary... TDSP Account Balance .. ... TDSP YTD Contribution .... Age as of 07/01/1996 ..... Service os of 07/01/1996 Cook 916929 04/22/1961 117/15/197'1 07/15/1979 117/l5/1979 4, 9411. 13 3,6311.00 ,', 37.375.57 ,', 17:1.22 i, 35 VI'S 2 IIl10n 17 VI'S 0 11th" . As of 05/111/19l)fi 0,1l0:l, O,llll:l, Retlrllmtlnl f:ornlngs IIlslory 1984: 1965 : 1986: 1967: 1966: 1')69 : 1990: 1991 : 1992: 1993 : 1991,: 1'195 : I'l'lfi : $32,932.06 32,580.00 31.,1.77.50 35,250.00. 36,139.13 - 1,2,887.61. 38,591..8il 1.0,519.1.7 42, 10\. 70 1,3,1,20.00 1,5,023.66 1,11,15'1.36 17,318.06 it Note: the calculations of your estlmotod Inll rtlllrnmnnt btlnnflls orn based on the information you provided and on tho doto thot IBM hoa In its personnel and payroll records. Those records moy contoln orron thot could affect the calculation of your estimated bnnef1t amounta, thoreforo, any of the amounts shown are subject to changn os 0 rnsnlt of corrections modo to the data. This estimate assumes that yon will continue employment with IBM until the separation dste selected. No vorloble payor commlsaiona are included in sny future earnings projection. IBM provides thia information ss e convenience. The preparation and furnishing of this retirement estimate is not deemed a guarantee of boneUt or of continuad employment for any pedou. It is simply on estimate of possiblo rotiremont benefits and does ,\lot create any legal righta. The terma of the plan govern your rights. Your actual salary expurlencn and anrvlce history will determine your actual retirement bcno r Ils. We nrgo you to rnv low 0 II of the data in this estimate and to pay portlenlol' attention lo the onnuai retirement earnings history. Any dfsernponel"" shonld bo brought to the attention of Retirement/Transition fierv(ce" nl 1-800-796-9676. Page 2 1 3. Monthly Retirement Benefit I'oynhle Single Life Only Option At benefit commenccmnl1t YOIl will n'l:nivf' till' H"'1I1ll~r uc: (F.96.21) If paymen t Degin Onto Is ., 01/01/1'1')6 0~/01/2016 05/01/2026 Age 'l'Iy 2.. 55y Om 65y Om 1. New Retiremont I'10n f'ormlllll 7'1, (,9 251,.56 367.60 2. Current Formulll a. Core Benofit '>l, lJ 594.26 646.97 b. PRP os on Annully :! 1, i,f' t 95.31 + 167.56 ~........._..-..--.. ..........---........ ---........-..--- c. Total Current Formulu lr;.62 689.59 1,036.53 Monthly Benofit it 7'1,6'7 669.59 1,036.53 :;;"PENSION RESOURCES inc. [u"lImn! In RA~/IR'I1"'f1l Pf,JJI Ot'~~l & AJrlllllL\trJtlflfl -.j March 4, 1997 PENSION EVALUATION PAYABLE AT AGE 65 PARTICIPANT AND SPOUSAL DATA Name: Retirement Date: Date of Plan Participation: Date of Marriage: Jerry L. Cook 511126 7115179 312B/B7 Sex: Date of Birth: Date of Hire and Service Credit: Date of Separation: Male 4122/61 7115179 1111195 BENEFIT DATA AND EVALUATION Plan: Commencement Age: Monthly Benefit: Payment Form: Benefit Accrued through: IBM: Core & PRP 65 $995.00 Life Annuity 1111/95 Valuation Date: Valuation Age: Employee Account Value: In addition to Monthly Benefit? 311/97 36 $ No Present Value of Benefit: PBGC Annuity Value: $20,223 COVERTURE FRACTION: Years of accrual during marriage: Total years of benefit accrual: 52.75% 8.5969 16.2984 PRESENT VALUE OF BENEFIT EARNED DURING MARRIAGE: $10,668 The above valuation is based on annuity rates effective for Mar'97 and published by the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation. These rates are intended to reflect current annuity contract rates offered by private Insurance carriers. The current immediate interest rates. as of the above date, are Interest rate for first 25 years: 6.20% Second Interest Rate: 5.00% The monthly benefit shown was obtained from the anached, [~~Q;""" t 2040 Lingleslown R,>d<J. Suile 103 . If.mi.uurg, PA 17110 ' (717) 541-11510 . (717) 541-8093 fAX Convor. fOil Factol' 1 4.344 ...--......--.......-.... Age 65 Allllllal Delleflt 4,411.14 367.60 Ago 65 tlollth Iy DOllef it ." Base and excess points prior to I'J95 nro grollpod for oach age category. In the final calculatioll, points nre rOllllded "1' to the nearest integer. Page 4 (E96.2l) 1 5. Details of Ilighest Current Retirement Formlllas(Transition Provision) Service and Earnings Calculation -------_.._----_..._-...._-----~_.._-- Year 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 Retirement Earnings 32,580,00 34,477 .50 35,250.00 36,139.13 42,887.64 38,594.84 40,519.47 42,101. 70 43,420.00 45,023.66 Total Retirement Earnings in Bnse Period Ending 12/31/1994 Average Retirement Earnings for This Period Ending 12/31/1994 Service through End of Base l'erJod Ending 12/31/1994 Balance Forward through 12/31/19l}1, 1995 Retirement Earnings 1996 Retirement Earnings Total Retirement Earning" 390,993.94 39,099.39 x 15.500000 ----------..----- 606,040.54 46,159.36 24,976.06 ..............---....--.... 679,177.97 0.0150 x Age 65 Annual Vested Rights Income Age 6S Monthly Vested Rights Income PRP as a Monthly Benefit at Age 65 Total Monthly Income at Age 65 -....-...-....---......-- + 10,167.67 848.97 167.56 ............-.....--......--- 1,036.53 """.=.............~-l AUG-29-97 FRI 10141 717-691-e690 p.e2 :a~H~~f.fd.Cig~d H.w CY#bOrlan4, PA 17070 PRRIOD ~8/'? . S '.--"'---. TlCIlltlCAL IUIVICU A880CIATII, lie. 08/15/97 \ 21098 "aiH!LL!! COOK elll.54 s 1 13.41 . Hill. a. Road 17010 81.00 0.00 0.00 87,00 N.w Cumberland, PA n.33 0,00 0.00 2423.97 2039.04 383.93 . 1166,61 11.67 16109.04 157,11 135,33 0.00 7.58 1769.27 10.00 106.13 72.33 16.92 0.00 1035. DB 243.28 0.84 32.61 an.50 467.87 12342.08 46.67 23.34 854..2 4411,30 -A' '. " Roma ~or~lal,/a~nt...................S '~ta1nI:.a.&I1C.. . . . . . . ....... :... 0... $ 'Util1ti.s (c.l.phon.. ~.ac1ng electric, .cc.)...............S !=ploym.nc (c~ansportaCioa. lu.cch..)........ ....... .....; ....$ Taxe. a.&1 beat......................$ '.rsoual PrQgercy...,.. .0........$ IncClll.. .. . . . . .. ,... , ... . .. .. ..... $ I';uk l'loncl1 S~(). S S / (p~: s /dO. ChitJ/!-/os.fA 30. " ~. lnaurance Ham.ova.ra.:....................S AutomobU....................... $ Lil./Accid.nt/H.alch............, Oth.r..~.....................~..$ , s s .. .. Aucomobile (paymencs. fuel. r.pairs)...,...........:......, Medical . Doccor,'Dentisc, Orthodoncisc...' Hospital.. . . '. .... . ... . .......... . $ Special (glasses, braces, etc).., Zducat:l.on Pr:l.vaca, , Parochial Sc:hool......., Colllse... .............. .:... ... ..$ Personal Clothing..................:....., Food.". ... ....... . .... .. .... . ~.... $ so. Ocher (housahold suppl:l.es, barber. .tc.)..............~..$ Credic payments and loans......., M:l.sc:.UaneollS Rou.ehold help/child care....;..S !nc.rca:l.ament (inc. papers, books, vacacion, pay tv, ecc).! G1lcs/Cha:icabla c:oncr:l.buc:l.ons.-$ It). :2 0 (J. t_.al rees......................$ Och.r child supporc/alimony paymencs............~.........S ~ch.r (speci.fy)....................$ tatal ~enses..................... $ s /.qg7. . :29{) . '. , ' LIST..m:..JlEBl CREDITOR AMOUNT IRS $ 906.00 Sears 1,745.00 Hecht's 116.00 Express 36.00 E. Beerman 73.00 Montgomery Ward 1,500.00 VISA 500.00 Americhoice (Loan against Honda) 9,039,00 JERRY L. COOK Plaintiff IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA v. NO. 96-1612 CIVIL MICHELLE S. COOK, Defendant IN DIVORCE PRE-TRIAL STATEMENT OF JERRY L. COOK PURSUANT TO PA RULE OF CIVIL PROCEDURE 1920.33Ib) AND NOW comes the Plaintiff ::'y ar.d thr0ugh his attorneys, Saidis, Guido, Shuff & Masland and respectfully sets forth the following pursuant to Pennsylvania Rule of Civil Procedure 1920.33 (b) : I. Background Information The parties were married on March 24, 1987, and separated on November 20, 1995. The Husband is thirty-six years old and is employed at IBM. He currently makes $46,000.00 per year, and nets roughly $2,900.00 per month. Wife is thirty-five years old and is currently employed at Technical Services Associates, Inc. and nets $1,500.00 per month. SAlOIS, GUIDO, SHUFF .. MASLAND 26 w, Hi'" 5..... CariWe. PA The parties have one minor child, Jacquelyn, date of birth 10/7/87, who resides with Wife, i i [/ il 'I ,i il i I :1 ,) II. AIseta 1. Real Estate The parties recently sold their marital residence located at 405 Hillside Road, New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, netting proceeds of $8,057.94. Said proceeds are being held in an S,\IIl1S. l;U1DO. SII(!H II< M.\SUND :(j w nl~h Sh~cl tMli~ll.', 11,\ escrow account at the undersigned attorney's office. 2. Personal Prooertv (a) Vehicles - The parties own jointly a 1994 Honda Accord with a value of $14,000.00, with a loan balance to the Credit Union of approximately $9,000.00, leaving equity in the vehicle of $5,000.00. This is driven by Wife. Husband owns a 1953 Ford pick up truck, which has been valued at approximately $2,500.00. This is owned by Husband. (b) Personalty - It is believed that the parties have already split up their personal property, and that no issues are remaining as far as the personalty is concerned. (c) Savings Bonds - The parties own approximately $700.00 worth of savings bonds. 3. Retirement Accounts (a) Husband has an IBM savings account with a date of separation value of $48,159.36 with the pre-marital portion being $35,250.00 leaving the marital portion at $12,909.36. (b) Husband has an IBM Tax Deferred Savings Plan with a date of se~aration value of $37,375.57, with a pre-marital value of $6,450.63, leaving a marital value of $30,924.94. III. Marital Debts The parties have an outstanding IRS tax liability, which was paid by Husband post-separation in the amount of $1,400.00. It is believed that Wife has personal charge cards, including but not limited to Sears, Hecht's, Express, E. Beerman, and Montgomery Wards accounts. It is believed that these accounts are in Wife's name, however, to the extent that they are in Wife will maintain payments in her personal charge card, and Husband will be responsible for the Federal IRS tax liability. Respectfully submitted, & MASLAND By: Joh 26 Ca'l:' isle, PA 717-243 -6222 '- VI '- , i:r l:..: l' < -~. ',;.:, 6; .; l.!.''- (. .~ :'': [tC. ii; (~ , . , ,OJ ~'.1 <:" " I..,' =.1 , ~!j II:' ::~ J u r-- ~'j U 0' () >- 0 "- ~ c: 1':; 1-- M : ,J...- wQ u-, ;. IF~' u., ; -f' " 9c: ~ c, '" U.U...L. - Ef!t' , _I - ~- ::~J , ~ ; ,-, -, - ,~ ll. ...... r-. .' :) (.; m {J JERRY L. COOK, Plaintiff IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA CIVIL ACTION - DIVORCE NO. 96 - 1612 Civil v. MICHELLE S. COOK, Defendant fBbBCIPB POR ENTRY OP APPKARANCB Kindly enter my appearance on behalf of Michelle S. Cook. Respectfully Submitted, CLECKNER AND FEAREN DATE: tlu7 III 1!1(f7 Dennis J. Shatto, Esq. Pat I.D. 25675 31 North Second Street Harrisburg, PA 17101 JERRY L. COOK. Plaintiff IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA v. MICHELLE S. COOK, Defendant NO. 96-1612 Civil Term IN DIVORCE PETITION FOR EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTION AND NOW comes the Plaintiff, Jerry L. Cook, by and through his attorneys, Saidis, Guido, Shuff & Masland, respectfully avers the following: 1, The Plaintiff filed a Divorce Complaint pursuant to 3301(c) on or about March 26, 1996. 2. The Defendant was served with a copy of the Divorce Complaint on or about March 28, 1996. 3. There is property, both tangible and intangible, that have been acquired during the marriage and need to be equitably divided, WHEREFORE, the Plaintiff respectfully requests Your Honorable Court to enter an Order equitably dividing the marital property. Respectfully mitted, SAWIS, GUIDO, SHUFF '" MASLAND 26 W. Hlah 5....' Cull, I.. PA By: a J eily, Esqu re W. gh Street Carlisle, PA 17013 Attorney for Plaintiff [1;: U'I .' -" b e.. ~( :r: EECI ~.z: ~' ,.. _1' ff:~}' C-J ;J ,..". ;=; ~ r- cr. ;. ""'":' ,,~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ...:i I.r) . - ~ ~ ~ ~ ~~ 't I; :;,.. . ~ It\ , : >; -......; :.~,;d':' .. -) U . JERRY L. COOK, Plaintiff vs. IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA NO. 96 - 1612 CIVIL MICHELLE S. COOK, Defendant IN DIVORCE ORDER O~OURT AND NOW, this ~ day of 1998, the economic claims raised in the procee ngs having been resolved in accordance with a property settlement and separation agreement dated March 17, 1998, the appointment of the Master is vacated and counsel can file a praecipe transmitting the record to the Court requesting a final decree in divorce. BY THE COURT, cc: Johnna J. Deily Attorney for Plaintiff Dennis J. Shatto Attorney for Defendant P.J. _ (I~..J '7'..:i..~A, +/1'1/ q f -.U - .J,f. 16 W. HIOH STREET CAWSLB,PA 17013 PHON~ (1171 z.lJ.6ln. "Il\f MAItXET STRE.ET CAMP HILL.'A 17011 PHONE (717) 717-loIO' P~OPERTY SETTLEMENT AND SEPARATION AGREEMENT THIS AGREEMENT made this (=th day of YhCl/lcL , 1998 between MICHELLE S. COOK of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, hereinafter referred to as Wife, A N D JERRY L. COOK of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. hereinafter referred to as Husband. WITNESSETH: WHEREAS, in consequence of disputes and unhappy differenc~s, the parties have been living separate and apart from each,other; WHEREAS, the parties desire to confirm their separation and make arrangements therewith, including the division of their marital property and other rights and obligations growing out of their marriage. I NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the cov~nants and , , i promises hereinafter to be mutually kept and performed by each I I party, as well as for other good and valuable consideration and '11 SAIDIS.GUIDO. I intending to be legally bound it is agreed as follows: SHUFF" ',1 . l\IASLAND {ll It shall be lawful for each party at all times , 26 W, Hllh 511<<' I Cull.I..'A hereafter to live separate and apart from the other party at I such p:ace or places as he or she frnm time to time may choose or deem fit. I (2) Except "! !I , I " , as herein otherwise provided, each party SAlOIS, GUIDO, SHUFF &. MASLAND 26 W, Hilh SilO.. Culisfl.P;, hereby releases the other from any and all claims, or demands up to the date of execution hereof. (3) The parties have now sol~ their real estate at 405 Hillside Road in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania. The proceeds from this sale in the amount of $8,057.94 shall be the sole property of wife, which shall be disbursed at the time of the execution of this Property Settlement Agreement. However, Husband shall pay any income tax which is imposed against either party as a result of the sale, and shall indemnify, defend and hold Wife harmless therefrom. (4) In the event that either party contracted or incurred any debts since the date of separation on November 20, 1995 the party who incurred said debt shall be responsible for the payment thereof regardless of the name in which the debt may have been incurred. Husband and Wife acknowledge and agree that they have no other outstanding joint debts and obligations except that any credit cards or personal charge cards in the possession of each party shall be paid by the party in whose name the accounts are listed whether or not the charges weJ;'e made durIng the time the parties were residing together. Specifically, Wife shall assume the liability on Sears, Montgomery Wards, Hecht's, Express and E. Beerman and Husband shall assume the liability for the VISA and IRS tax liability claim. Each party agrees to pay the outstanding debts as set forth herein and further agrees to indemnify and save harmless the other from any and all claims and demands made against AlDIS, GUIDO, SHUFF & MAS LAND Z6 w. Hllh S".., Cull. I.. PA - ' either of them by reason of such debts or obligations. (5) Each party relinquishes any right, title and interest he or she may have to any and all motor vehicles currently in possession of the other party, including the Wife's 1994 Honda Accord, and Husband's 1953 Ford Pick-up Truck. Each party shall execute any documents necessary to have said vehicles properly registered in the other party's name with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation. Wife shall assume full responsibility of the encumbrance on the 1994 Honda Accord to the Credit Union, and will hold Husband harmless and indemnify him from any loss thereon. (6) The parties hereto mutually agree that they have effected a satisfactory division of the furniture, household furnishings, appliances, tools, U.S. savings bonds and other household personal property between them, and they mutually , agree that each party shall from and after the date hereof be the sole and separate owner of all such property presently in his or her possession whether said property was heretofore owned jointly or individually by the parties hereto. This agreement shall have the effect of an assignmen~ or bill of sale from each party to the other for such property as may be in the individual possession of each of the parties hereto. (7) In exchange for Wife's marital share of Husband's IBM pension plan and rBM tax deferred savings plan, Husband will pay to Wife a total sum of $17,000.00. The amount will be paid as follows: A. The sum of $5,000.00 on or before the expiration average. The payment of this tu i t ion shall not be paid for the completion of any GED courses. (10) Each party is now represented by counsel of his and her own choice, and each shall pay his or her own attorney for all legal services rendered or to be rendered on his or her behalf . (11) Neither party shall contract or incur any debt or liability for which the other party or his or her property or estate might be responsible and shall. indemni fy and save the other party harmless from any and all claims or demands made against him.or her by reason of debts or obligations incurred by the other party. (12) Each of the parties shall from time to time, at the request of the other, execute, acknowledge and deliver to the other party any and all further instruments that may be reasonably required tc give full force and effect to the provisions of this Agreement. (13) The parties do hereby warrant, represent, acknowledge and agree that each is fully and completely informed of, and is familiar with, the wealth, real and personal pr6perty, estate I and assets, earnings and income of the other and that each has I made a full and complete disclosure to the other of his and her SAIDIS, GUIDO. SHUFF & entire assets and liabilities and any further enumeration or MASLAND 26W.HiahS".., statement thereof in this Agreement is specifically waived. Carlisle,fA (14) Husband and Wife acknowledge that each of them has read and understands his and her rights and responsibilities under this Agreement and that they have executed this Agreement SAIDIS, GUIDO, SHUFF & MASLAND 26 w. Hilh Sltee, CArlisle, PA ~.i ,~ ' " ~ ..) the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. If any provision of this Agreement is determined to be invalid or unenforceable, all other provisions shall continue in full force and effect. (18) In the event that either of the parties shall recover a final jUdgment or decree of absolute divorce against the other in a court of competent jurisdiction, the provisions of this Agreement may be incorporated by reference or in substance but shall not be merged into such jUdgment or decree and this Agreement shall survive any such final judgment or decree of absolute divorce and shall be entirely independent thereof. (19) In the event that either party breaches any provision of this Agreement, and the other party retains counsel to assist in enforcing the terms thereof, the parties hereby agree that the breaching party will pay all attorney's fees, court costs and expenses incurred by the other party in enforcing the Agreement. (20) This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding between the parties and there are no covenants, conditions, representations, or agreements, oral or written, of any nature whatsoever, other than those herein contained. (21) This Agreement shall bind the parties hereto, their respective heirs, executors and assigns. . IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto intending to be legally bound have hereunto set their hands and seals the day and year first written above. ~ yY")~k~ ~, CestL ~le S. Cook Witness ~ Wit ./- ~.~st- SAJDlS. GUIDO. SHUFF & MAS LAND 26 W, Hiah Sire" Carlill.. PA