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HomeMy WebLinkAbout96-03075 '" " .( t; " , ,1:1 " ~ I'" IJ ~ I i ',i' ',F I , ,- . . .:) - \.1 (' o ,("() ...9 ~ ~ I I, " " "I ,'I' ~ I " 'I I I I I' I , II " I " I' 01" 1 ' . I'; I, I, ,,' " I I' dl , I ',jl I, " I I , I, " ,I' I '/'/' ( , , I, . " , ! , , I, 'I,'. " , I, 'I , " " I, , , " ", , , I I' " " "I , , " ,I " , , , , ' . , ,I " " ._-_.._----------~--)~~~-_._--~ . ~. .-~~._-~_.'---- --_.~,~.'_._-_.._--_.~..- - , ...- -" -......,-,... ,--- - . . * . * . * . . * * * . * * ~ * * . * 8 8 ~ . 8 ~ . . * :1 * . . * * 8 * 8 i . * . ~ i . . . Iii . . . . . . , . . - ~ ~.---- IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY STATE OF '* PENNA. DENISE L. JAMES Ptnintiff [\; o. 96-3075 Vt'l',HIS SCOTT W. JAMES, Defendant DECREE IN DIVORCE AND NOW, . . . . . .. . . .1>AA~. . ,2.r.~ " 19 ,'?'. . " It Is ordered and decreed that....,.....,. .DENISE.t. .JAMES......,.."........., plaintiff, and. . . . . , . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . .S~9.TT. ~'" .JM'fJ!:.S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . " defendant, are divorced from the bonds of matrimony. The court retains jurisdiction of the following claims which have been raised of record In this action for which a finol order has not yet been entered; NONE ~ . . . . . . . ,t.he. J.i.na.l. .Div.o.r,c.e. ,De.c.t:e.El. . . . . . . . , , 8 (8 Iii /' 18 I: \~ /. iw " , , . ;~ I' i~ I'.f , . ,~ r' r,. /., I. . . .v .:+:. .:t;. .:.:. .:.:- .:+;. .>>:. .:.~. .:+:. ->>:. .:.:.' This ^sreement of December 13. 1996 is hereby incorporated in the .....,...,.......,.....,......,.......,.',..,......,........... ...,...., ". /!;L Ailed, {;;W;(~J-t.tI''U f' t~. ~11<'~7 J. ~~m-{ r.)fjk /k"Z j' f '?;"prothonotnry . ... .>>> .:c. .,.;. .:tt- .:.:. .:.:. .:.:. .:.:. .:.:. ':c. I.... .~'l9~ 1..;2 0)/,/11& dJt-I, (~~4~;;:4 &.I/t~ 7!...~ ~,4/ -,;; d~ /~1 'I \, ,I , . 'I, , 'I, r DINISI L. JAMIS, I IN TH. COURT or CONNON PLIAS Plaint::I.U : CtINIllRLAND COUNTY, PINNSYLVANIA : v. : NO. 96.3075 CIVIL : SCOTT ". JANIS, : CIVIL ACTION . IN DIVORCI Defend.ant: I SIPARATION AND PROPIR~Y S~IMINT AGRIIMINT THIS AGaIDINT, made and concluded this P.-day of ~~.e~- 19 q" by and between SCOTT W. JAMIS, of Baltimore, Maryland, hereinafter referred to as "HUSBAND"; and DINISI L. JANIS, of Carlisle, Pennsylvania, hereinafter referred to as "WIPI" . WITNlSSETHI WHIRIAS, Husband and Wife were lawfully married on April 3, 1983, in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania; and WHIRIAS, three children were born unto the marriage! Ryan, September 30, 1983; Brandon, September 5, 1986; and Kacey, ,July 22, 1988; WHIRIAS, certain differences have arisen between the parties as a result of which they now 1 i ve separate and apart from one another, and are desirous, therefore, of entering into an Agreement which will distribute their marital property in a manner which is considered to be an equitable division of all joint property, and will provide for the mutual responsibilities and rights growing out of the marriage relationship; and WHIREAS, a Complaint for Divorce has been filed in the Court of common Pleas of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, to the term and Number 96-3075 Civil; and ~.. -. ~." . _. -.... .' . ., WIII.IAB, the parties intend to execute Affidavits under Section 3301(c) of the Divorce Code, and WIII.IAS, there has been a complete disclosure of the earnings , and property of each party, and each understands his/her rights under the Divorce Code of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; and WKIRIAB, the Wife, after being properly advised by counsel, Judith Calkin, and the Husband, who is represented by P. Richard Wagner, have come to the agreement; and WKIRIAS, it is the desire of the parties, after long and careful consideration, to amicably adjust, compromise and settle all property rights, except those hereinafter set out, and all rights in, to or against each other' a property or estate, including property heretofore or subsequently acquired by either party, and to settle all disputes existing between them, including any and all claims for Wife's and/or Husband's maintenance and/or her support, alimony, counsel fees and costa. NOW, THIRIPORI, in consideration of the promises, covenants and agreements hereinafter contained, each of th~ parties hereto, intending to be legally bound hereby, promises, covenants and agrees as follows: I. DIVORCI The parties agree that the marriage is irretrievably broken, and that they mutually consent to a divorce and agree to execute all necessary affidavits requjred by the Court at the appropriate times. This Agreement shall remain in full force and effect regardless of any change in the marital status of the parties. It is warranted, covenanted, and represented by Husband and Wife, each to the other, that this Agreement is lawful and enforceable. Husband and Wife each knowingly and understandingly hereby waive any and all possible claims that this Agreement is, for any reason, illegal, or for any reason whatsoever of public policy, unenforceable in whole or in part. II. SBPARATION AND INTBRPBRBNCB It shall be lawful for each party at all times hereafter to live separate and apart from the other party at such place that he or she may from time to time chose or deem fit. The foregoing provision shall not be taken as an admission on the part of either party of the lawfulness of the causes leading to their living apart. Each party shall be free from the inteI'ference, authority and contact by the other, as fully as if he or she were single and unmarried, except as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this Agreement. Neither party shall molest the other nor attempt to endeavor to molest the other, nor compel the other to cohabit with the other, nor in any way harass or malign the other, nor in any way interfere with the peaceful existence separate and apart from the other. III. DEBTS Each party agrees to pay all debts incurred by him or her individually since the date of separation. Each party shall indemnify and hold harmless the other party from any and all claims or demands made against him or her by reason of debts or obligations incurred by him or her. The parties have incurred " "" j i "I I 'I I various debts during the course of the marriage, whJ,ch have beer. divided between the parties. Husband expressly assumes the debt as of the date of separation for his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Jameo. IV. LIGAL ADVICI The provisions of this Agreemt!lnt and their legal effect have been fully explained to the parties and each party acknowledges that he and she have received or had the opportunity to receive independent legal advice from counsel of his or her selection, and that each has determined to complete this Agreement, and each fully understands the facts and has been fully informed as to hls or her legal rights and obligations. V. RIAL PROPBRTY Husband and Wife agree that the real estate has been sold and that the proceeds thereof are currently in escrow. Husband and Wife agree that from the bounds of the proceeds currently being held,' Wife shall receive $37,000.00. The remainder of the amount currently being held shall be the sole and exclusive property of Husband. Husband agrees that he shall assume any and all capital gains tax that may be incurred by the parties as a result of the aforementioned sale of the marital home. Husband further agrees that any and all interest that may be accumulated on the escrow (which is being held in the form of a CD) shall be the oole and separate property of Husband, and Husband will be responsible for the payment of all taxes on said interest. VI. 'IRSONAL PRO'IRTY All items of personal property have been divided between the parties and shall become the exclusive property of the party in whose possession the items are on the date of this Agreement. VII . IOtJITAIlLI DISTRIBUTION The distribution of marital property and of marital debt shall be regarded as equitable reimbursement alimony for enforcement purposes and shall continue in effect until all obligations have been met. Neither party ahall include any debts referred to above in any bankruptcy petition or proceeding and in any event, shall not be dischargeable in bankruptcy. The parties have attempted to distribute their marital property in a manner which conforms to the criteria set forth in Section 401 of the Pennsylvania Divorce Code and the division of existing marital property is not intended by the partiea to constitute in any way a sale or exchange of assets, and the division of being effective without the introduction of outside funds or other property not constituting outside property. The division of property under this Agreement' shall be in full satisfaction of all marital rights of the parties. VIII. INCOME TAX Husband and Wife agree that Husband shall be permitted to claim one child for the 1996 tax year. Thereafter, the children shall be declared as tax dependants by the person in who's custody the children have resided. I IX. HIALTH INSURANCI Husband agrees that he shall pay fifty percent (sot) of Wife's bi-weekly medical costs to provide medical coverage for the three children. Any eye/ dental, orthodontic or doctor bill that is not covered by insurance shall be divided by the parties on an equal basis. X. ALIMONY Husband and Wife agree that of the aforementioned $37,000.00 received by Wife, $4/700.00 shall be determined to be alimony paid during the tax year of 1996. Wife agrees to claim forty-seven (47) weeks of alimony at $100.00 for income purposes, and Husband agrees to deduct forty-seven (47) weeks of alimony at $100.00 a week for a tax deduction in 1996 taxes. The effect of this paragraph is to provide that of the $37/000.00 received by Wife, as hereinbefore provided, $4/700.00 shall be determined to be alimony. XI. ALIMONY PBNDBNTB LITB. COUNSEL PEBS AND BXPBNSBS Husband and Wife acknowledge and agree that the provisions of this Agreement providing for the equitable distribution of marital property of the parties is fair, adequate and satisfactory to them. Both parties shall accept the provisions set forth in this Agreement in lieu of and in full and final settlement of all claims and demands that either may now or hereafter have against the other for alimony pendente lite, counsel fees or expenses or any other provision for their support and maintenance, before, during and after th~ commencement of any other proceeding for divorce or annulment between the parties. Each party shall be responsible for his or her own counsel fees, and each agrees to indemnify, defend and save the other harmless from any action commenced against tne other for alimony pendente lite, counsel fees and/or expenses, XII. PINAL DISTRIBUTION or THB ASSBTS Any interest to be transferred pursuant to this Agreement shall be conveyed and transferred to thfl respective parties immediately upon the execution of this Agreement, with an effective date as of the date of separation. XIII. RBCONCILIATION Pending a reconciliation between the parties, this Agreement , shall continue to remain in full force and effect absent of writing, signed by the parties stating that this Agreement is null and void. XIV. BXBCUTION or DOCUMBNTS Husband and Wife covenant and agree that they will execute any and al.l instruments necessary and desirable for the proper effectuation of this Agreement. xv . BRBACH In the event of a breach of any of the terms of' this Agreement, the non-breaching parties shall be paid, as part of any award or judgment against the breaching party, all costs, including actual counsel fees paid to his or her attorney. XVI . RILBASBS A. Except as provided for in this Agreement, Husband and Wife each hereby for~ver releases, remises, discharges and quitclaims the other and the estate of the other, for all time to come and for all purposes whatsoever, from any action or any nature whatsoever in law or J.n equity and from any and all rights, titles, interest, or claims in or against the other or in or to the real, personal or mixed property of the other and all rights of curtesy or dower or for equitable distribution. Husband and Wife release, discharge and forever remise all right, tit le and interest and claims to take against the other's will and/or under the intestate laws, or a fami ly exemption or similar allowance or all other rights of a surviving spouse to participate in a deceased spouse's estate, whether arising under the laws of Pennsylvania or any other state or commonwealth or territory of the United States or any other country. B. It is specifically further understood and agreed by and betweell the parties hereto that Wife and Husband accept the proviaiona made and set ~orth in this Agreement in lieu of and in full satisfaction of any and all of Wife's rights against Husband or Husband's rights against Wife for any past, present and future claims on account of support and maintenance. XII. INCORPORATION IN PINAL DIVORCI This Agreement will be incorporated for purposes of enforcement only, but shall not merge in the final Divorce Decree between the parties. The Court on entry of the judgment for divorce shall retain the right to enforce the provisions and the terms of the Agreement. This Agreement shall remain in full force and effect regardless of any change in the marital status of the parties. XIII. CHOICI or ~6M This Agreement shall be interpreted under the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. XIX. ~ A modification or waiver of any of the provisions of this Agreement shall be effective only if made in writing and executed with the same formality as this Agreement. The failure by the party to insist upon strict performance of the provisions of this Agreement shall not be construed as a waiver of any subsequent default of the same or similar nature. XX. DESCRIPTIVE HBADINGS The descriptive headings used herein are for convenience only. They shall have no effect whatsoever in determining the rights or obligations of the parties. XXI. PEPARABILITY In case any provision of this Agreement should be held to be contrary to, or invalid, the laws of any countries, state or other jurisdiction, such illegality or invalidity shall not in nay way effect the other provisions hereof, all of which shall continue, nevertheless, in full force and effect, and each paragraph herein shall be deemed to be a separate and' undisputed covenant and agreement. XXII. ENTIRB AGREEMBNT This Agreement contains the entire / complete and exclusive understanding of the parties. There are no r.epresentations, warranties, promises, covenants or undertakings other than those I .~ N fl'~ '.. i,';! ,;, C' .. ~;I' , ,.) '...- " , t , 5[' \J.; ~ j~ ~f, ,. j -. 'I CJ It.1 1 . :11 I", . ..... 1.1, .". II (-~ I., ~ C, 1"\ ... \: ~ \.., ~ ~'- ~~ rq . 'tI',~ ... '" ~ cy ~~, \... "'\ -ci~ ~ ~ '.f. So) J'Y'> ~ ~ ~ , IUl , 'OIl ~ 'Ii g ,~ l " ~~ 0 '~~ ~, t ~S .... ~ H ~d~ = j '0 Ul.... l'I ..c f 0 !E . '" ...:l Eo. CJ 1Il'U ~~ il ~~ .; ill 1 ! "/0 ~o ... ..,'" o-<CJ i . p. ~ 0 ...:l ...:l "" Ef I ;1 . . "" ~ lit I>l Ul III C) Q ..~ E I> e- p. ::J I e- o '-' r 0 I> ~ C) H III ~ , ,,' , :,',',1 " I J ,,' , , ' , , '. , : .' . '. I, DENISB I,. JAMES, Plnintiff IN 'rllF. COUR'!' OF' COMMON PI,EAS CUMnF:/ll,AND COllN1'Y, PP.NNsvrNANIA vs. SCO'I"l' W. .IAMl':S, lIofendnnt CIVlI, AC'l'ION-IN DIVO/lCE " NO. (/~ 3 (I 7~- fl ('\Ill( _ NOTICE TO DEFEND AND CLAIM RIGHTS YOU HAVE nF:F:N against tho claims sot taka prompt action. You are warned that if you fnil to do so, the case may proceed without you and a decree of divorce or annulment. may be enternd against you by the Court.. A judgmnnt may Illso be en.ton1<1 against you for any other claim or 1'01 inf l"equested in those papors by the Plaintiff. You may 1<'>Re money or property or other rights Important to YOII, l,ncludil\g custody or visitation of your children. When tho ground for the dlvorco is indignitieR or irr<~trievable bnilakdown of tho marriage, you may request mllrl'lage cOllnBeli,ng. A IJ.st. of mllrriage counBelors is avallable In the Court AdmlniRtrntor's Offlcf,l, Cumborland County Courthouse, CarliRlo, PA. Sll~itJ IN COUR'I'. I f you wish to defend forth In the fa llowlng pages, you must PROPE/l'I'Y, ANNULMEN'I' 'I'HP.M. IF' YOU DO NO'I' F'lI,E A CLAIM FOil Al.IMONY, DIVISION OF' I,AWn;R'S f'EES OH EXPF;NSES BEFORE A DIVORCE OR IS GHAN'I'ED, YOU MAY I,OSE 'I'IIE HIGIl'I' '!'O CI,AIM ANY OF' IF YOU DO 1'EI,f;PHONE GE'!, I,EGA!, YOU SHOUI,D NOT HAVE 'I'HE Of'F'ICE HlU,P. '!'AKE 'l'HIS PAPEH 1'0 YOUR LAWYER A1' ONCE. A I,AWYP.H OR CANNO'!' AF'f'OHD ONE, GO TO OR SWI' F'OR'!'H BELOW '1'0 f' I Nfl OUT WIIERE YOU CAN Court Administrator 4th f'ioor Cumberland County CourthouRe Cariisle, PA 17013 (717) 24()-6200 O~NISE L. JAMES, Plaintiff IN 'I'IIP. COlJR'1' OF' COMMON PLEAS CUMOP.Rl.AND COlJN'I'Y, PENNSYLVANIA NO. '1' 30'1 ~~ eWd'~ VII. SC:O'I"1' W. JAM~S, Dofondant CIVIl. AC'I'ION"I,AW III VOHCF: AC'1' ION NO F'AUlil' D I VOIlCE COMPI..A I N'r 3301101 ANO NOW com~s the above-nallled PlaintIff, DENISE L. JAMES, by JudIth A. Calkin, P.squiro and she soaks to obtain B Decree in l>ivorce from tho above named Defendant upon the groundll hereinafter more fully set forth! '1. Plaintiff Is IlBNISB I.. ,JAMBS, who re/lides at 133 Garland Drive, Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. 2. Defendant Is SCO'I"I' \~. .'AMP.S, who re/lldes at 82 OIde F'orgo I~ne, Baltimore, Maryland. 3. PlaIntiff has been a bona fldo re/lldent in the Commonwoalth for at least six nmnth/l Immediately previous to the filing for this Complaint. 4. 'rhe Plaint.!ff and Defendant WHre married on April 3, 19E1J in Cumborland County, Pennsylvania, 'L 'rhAre hilS bean no prior ar.t I on for divorce or annulment bntwaen the parties. 6. 'I'he Defendant. Is not a member of the Armed Serv\.ces. 7. ThA marriage i/l Irrotrlnvahly broken. 8. Plnlntlff has be<1n advised of the availability of marriage counseling and that. she may have the right to request the r.ourt. to n><]ulre thn partleR to partlclp,H.n I.n /lur.h counselIng. Being so advised, Plaintiff doos not requeBt that the Court require the partieB to participate in counBoling prior to a Divorce Decree being handled down by the Court. Wherefore, the Plaintiff prays your Honorable Court to enter a Decree in lHvorce from the bonds of. matrimony. COUN'r I I , (Equitable Distribution) 10. Plaintiff and Defendant have acquired real and personal property during their marriage. 11. Plaintiff and Defendant have been unable to agree as to an equitable division of said property as of the date of the filing of this Complaint. WHEREFORE, Plaintiff requests that the Court enter a Decree equitably distributing marital property. COUN'r I I I REOUEST FOR ALIMONY 12. Count I, II [, III of the Complaint are incorporated herein by reference thereto~ 13. Plaintiff is unable to support herself through appropriate employment. 14. Defendant is able to provide support to Plaintiff. WHEREFORE, Plaintiff respectfully requests the Court to enter an alimony award on her behalf. COUNT IV REQUEST FOR ALIMONY PENDENTE LITE AND COUNSEL FEES. COSTS AND EXPENSES 15. Count.s I, II, II I & I V of the Complaint are 1 incorporated herein by reference thereto. 16. Plaintiff has employed Judith A. Calkin, Esquire to represent her in this matrimonial caso. 17. Plalntiff is unable to pay her counsel fees, costs and expenses and Plaintiff is more than able to pay them. 18. Plalntiff ill unable to sustain herself during the COurse of this litigation. WHEREFORE, Plaintiff respectfully requests the Court to enter an award of Alimony Pendente Lite, interim and final counsel fees, costs and expenses. jl, Relpectfully lubmittedl , ,I") 1,- L(:ld'~f ~W'----' J6dlth A. calk(~, Esquire ~ttorney for Plaintiff 2201 Nor.th Second Street Harrisburg, PA 17110 (717) 238-2312 I~ L , ,\ f " .' .\' . !: " " 'I I . . I' '. I , i; I, ...P.E.!tt~~..!-.....!l\l:J~~......... n. __ ..... ._...... rn the COllff of Cllm.mon Plna of ClImIMrJand C~lInIY, Pennsyh'lnia l'lllintiH ..__w....______....................._____.......__. 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W. .'AMP.S, Do r rmda n t CIVil. AC'l'lON 'IN DIVORCH ACCEPTANCE or SERVICE r, P. IHch.'lt:d ~lagner, At.torr:!':}' ["I!- tho n.."rnnd'lnt, 1n I'll", ahovo-captioned CBSO, do herehy Bccept aorv iro 0 f thri .lJO 1 (<1) Divorce Compol int: and horeby acknowledge receipt of a true, correct ond complete copy. I understand that false statements herein are m"dp HuhJect to t.ho penalties of lB Pa.C.S. Sod.ion 4904, ,'nJlltt.nq t.o un/lwnrn fnlst.ficBtion to nuthort.tiea. " na..'t',h 1<IJ. 7 1,1 DENISE L. JAMES, Plaintiff IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLBAS CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PBNNSYLVANIA NO. 96-3075 I I i vs. . ,I ,I i -' d j . ;. SCOTT W. JAMES, Defendant CIVIL ACTION-IN DIVORCE WAIVIIR or NOTICI OJ' INTIDITION TO RIQU.ST IDITRY or A DIVORCI DICRII UNOIR 3301(01 or THI DIVORCI CODI .\ 1. I consent to the entry of a final 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 dOll' t 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 a~e true and correct. I understand that false statements herein ar made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. 84904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities. Date: Ivl'4/16 (L~ t.Sr-'_J DENISE L. JAM