HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-4838JOSEPH S. OWENS, :
PLAINTIFF :
TAMMIE R. OWENS, :
DEFENDANT :
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE
NOTICE
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 entered against you by the court. A judgement
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 divorce is indignities or irretrievable
breakdown of the marriage, you may request marriage counselling.
A list of marriage counselors is available at: The Office of the
Prothonotary, Cumberland County Courthouse, 1 Courthouse Square,
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013.
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 ~AVE A LAW~fER OR CA~-NOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE
THE OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL
HELP.
Lawyer Referral Service
Cumberland County Bar Association
Carlisle, PA 17013
717-249-3166
MEYERS, DESFOR, SALTZGIVER & BOYLE
410 NORTH SECOND STREET · P.O. BOX 1062 · HARRISBURG, PA 17108
(717) 236-9428 · FAX(717) 236*2817
JOSEPH S. OWENS, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
PLAINTIFF : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
:
vs. : NO.
:
TAMMIE R. OWENS, : CIVIL ACTION - LAW
DEFENDANT : IN DIVORCE
NOTICIA
LE HAN DEMANDADO A USTED EN LA CORTE. Si usted quiere
defenderse de estas demandas expuestas en las paginas
siguientes, usted tiene veinte (20) dias de plazo al partir de
la fecha de la demanda y la notificacion.
Usted debe presentar una apariencia escrita o en persona o
pot abogado y archivar en la corte en forma escrita sus defensas
o sus objeciones a las demandas en contra de su persona. Sea
avisado que si usted no se defiende, la corte tomaro medidas y
puede entrar una orden contra usted sin previo aviso o
notificacion y por cualquier queja o alivio que es pedido en la
peticion do demanda. Usted puede perder dinero o sus
propiedades o otros derechos importantes para usted.
LLEVE ESTA DEMANDA A UN ABOGADO IMMEDIATAMENTE. SI NO
TIENE ABOGADO O SI NO TIENE EL DINERO SUFICIENTE DE PAGAR TAL
SERVICIO, VAYA EN PERSONA O LLAME POR TELEFONO A LA OFICINA CUYA
DIRECCION SE ENCUENTRA ESCRITA ABAJO PARA AVERIGUAR DONDE SE
PUEDE CONSEGUIR ASISTENCIA LEGAL.
Lawyer Referral Service
Cumberland County Bar Association
Carlisle, PA 17013
717-249-3166
MEYERS, DESFOR, SALTZGIVER & BOYLE
410 NORTH SECOND STREET · P.O. BOX 1062 · HARRISBURG, PA 17108
(717) 236-9428 * FAX(717) 236-2817
JOSEPH S.
TAMMI E R.
OWENS,
PLAINTIFF
vs.
OWENS,
DEFENDANT
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
No.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE
COMPLAINT IN DIVORCE
UNDER SECTION 3301(C) OF THE DIVORCE CODE
AND NOW, comes
through his attorneys, Meyers,
files the following Complaint
avers as follows:
1.
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the Plaintiff, Joseph S. Owens, by and
Desfor, Saltzgiver & Boyle and
in Divorce and in support thereof
Plaintiff is Joseph S. Owens an adult individual who
currently resides at 945 Hummel Avenue, Lemoyne,
Pennsylvania 17043.
Defendant is Tammie R. Owens an adult individual who
currently resides at 941 Hummel Avenue, Lemoyne,
Pennsylvania 17043.
Plaintiff has been a bona fide resident of the Commonwealth
of Pennsylvania for at least six (6) months immediately
previous to the filing of this Complaint.
The Plaintiff and Defendant were married on November 2,
1991 at Camp Hill, Pennsylvania, Cumberland County.
There have been no prior actions of divorce or annulment
between the parties.
The marriage is irretrievably broken.
The Defendant is not a member of the United States Army or
MEYERS, DESFOR, SALTZGIVER & BOYLE
410 NORTH SECOND STREET * P.O. BOX 1062 · HARRISBURG, PA 17108
(717) 236-9428 ° FAX(717) 236-2817
its allies.
8. Plaintiff has been advised that counseling is available and
that Plaintiff may have the right to request the court
require the parties to participate in counseling, being so
advised Plaintiff waives that right.
9. Plaintiff requests the Court to enter a Decree of Divorce
pursuant to Section 3301(C) or 3301(D) of the Divorce Code.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff, Joseph S. Owens respectfully requests
this Honorable Court enter a Decree in Divorce pursuant to
Section 3301(C) or 3301(D) of the Divorce Code.
Respectfully submitted,
~atherine A. Boyle, Esq~re
MEYERS, DESFOR, SALTZGI~R
& BOYLE
Attorney I.D. #76328
410 North Second Street
P.O. Box 1062
Harrisburg, PA 17108
(717) 236-9428
Attorney for Plaintiff
MEYERS, DESFOR, SALTZGIVER & BOYLE
410 NORTH SECOND STREET · P.O. BOX 1062 · HARRrSBURG, PA 17108
(717) 236-9428 , FAX(717) 236-2817
VERIFICATION
I, Joseph S. Owens ~ verify that the
statements made in this Complaint in Divorce
are true and correct to the best
of my knowledge, information and belief. I understand that fals~
statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.
C.S. Section 4904, relating to unsworn falsification to
authorities.
Dated:
10 - 02 - 2002
(X) ~aintif f
( ) Defendant
MEYERS, DESFOR, SALTZGIVER & BOYLE
410 NORTH SECOND STREET · P.O. BOX 1062 · HARRISBURG, PA 17108
(717) 236-9428 · FAX (717) 236-2817
JOSEPH S. OWENS,
Plaintiff
VS.
TAMMIE R. OWENS,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND, PENNSYLVANIA
:
: NO. 02 - 4838
:
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: IN DIVORCE
PROOF.OF SERVICE
· Complete Items 1, 2, and 3. Arno complete
item 4 If I~ed Deflve~y ia de~ired.
· P,tnt your name and add.~s on the reverse
sO that we can retum the card to you.
· Attach this card to the back of the mailpiece,
or on the front if apace permits.
Tammie R. Owens
941 Hummel Avenue
Le~oyne, PA 17043
PS Form 3811, March 2001
7001 0320 0002 7583 3432
Domestic Return Receipt
MEYERS, DESFOR, SALTZGIVER & BOYLE
410 NORTH SECOND STREET · P.O. BOX 1062 · HARRISBURG, PA 17108
(717) 236-9428 · FAX (717) 236-2817
JOSEPH S. OWENS,
Plaintiff
VS.
TAMMIE R. OWENS,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
:
: NO. 02 - 4838
:
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: IN DIVORCE
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I hereby certify on this~ day of October, 2002 a copy
of Proof of Service was sent VIA U.S. Mail to:
Tammie R. Owens
941 Hummel Avenue
Lemoyne, PA 17043
Attorney fo~ the Pla~
MEYERS, DESFOR, SALTZGIVER & BOYLE
410 NORTH SECOND STREET · P.O. BOX 1062 · HARRISBURG, PA 17108
(717) 236-9428 ° FAX (717) 236-2817
Joseph S. Owens,
Plaintiff
VS.
Tammie R. Owens,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 02-4838 Civil Term
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE
SFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT
A Complaint in Divorce under Section 3301(c) of the Divorce
Code was filed on October 3, 2002.
The marriage of the Plaintiff and Defendant is
irretrievably broken and ninety (90) days have elapsed from the
date of filing and service of the Complaint.
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. § 4904 relating to
unsworn falsification to authorities.
Joseph~,~. ~e~s,-151aintiff
MEYERS, DESFOR, SALTZGIVER & BOYLE
410 NORTH SECOND STREET · P.O. BOX 1062 · HARRISBURG, PA 17108
(717) 236-9428 o FAX (717) 236-2817
Joseph S. Owens,
Plaintiff
VS.
Tammie R. Owens,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
:
: NO. 02-4838 Civil Term
:
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: IN DIVORCE
WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REQUEST
ENTRY OF A DIVORCE DECREE UNDER
§3301(C) OF THE DIVORCE COD~
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 do 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 are
true and correct. I understand that false statements herein are
made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. § 4904 relating to
unsworn falsification to authorities.
Date. / //~/~,
J°seph6/S. ~ens,--~laintiff
MEYERS, DESFOR, SALTZGIVER & BOYLE
410 NORTH SECOND STREET · P,O. BOX 1062 ' HARRISBURG, PA 17108
(717) 236-9428 ° FAX (717) 236-2817
Joseph S. Owens,
Plaintiff
VS.
Tammie R. Owens,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 02-482;8 Civil Term
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE
AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT
A Complaint in Divorce under Section 3301(c) of the Divorce
Code was filed on October 3, 2002.
The marriage of the Plaintiff and. Defendant is
irretrievably broken and ninety (90) days have elapsed from the
date of filing and service of the Complaint.
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. § 4904 relating to
unsworn falsification to authorities.
Date, ~-- [~--0 ~ (~,.~ ~"]~,~ ~. O~
Tammie R. Owens, Defendant
MEYERS, DESFOR, SALTZGIVER ,% BOYLE
410 NORTH SECOND STREET · P.O. BOX 1062 · HARRISBURG, PA 17108
(717) 236-9428 · FAX (717) 236-2817
Joseph S. Owens,
Plaintiff
VS.
Tammie R. Owens,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
:
NO. 02-4838 Civil Term
:
: CIVIL ACT]ZON - LAW
: IN DIVORCE
WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REQUEST
ENTRY OF A DIVORCE DECREE UNDER
S3301(C) OF TEE DIVORCE CODE
4. I consent to the entry of a final decree of divorce without
notice.
5. I understand that I may lose rights concerning alimony,
division of property, lawyer's fees or expenses if I do not
claim them before a divorce is granted.
6. 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 are
true and correct. I understand that false statements herein are
made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. ~ 4904 relating to
unsworn falsification to authorities.
Date~--/3 ~0~ ~~~~ ~~
Tammie R. Owens, Defendant
MEYERS, DESFOR, SAL'rZGIVER & BOYLE
410 NORTH SECOND STREET · P.O. BOX 1062 · HARRISBURG, PA 17108
(717) 236-9428 - FAX (717) 236-2817
MARRIAGE SE'ITlJEMENT AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into between JOSEPH S. OWENS and
TAMMIE R. OWENS, hereinafter referred to as Husband and Wife. The parties were
married on 11/2/90 and there are two children born of their marriage, to wit, DERRICK J.
OWENS, born 7/27/91 and ROBERT L. OWENS born 3/26/98.
As a consequence of disputes and unhappy differences, the parties have separated.
The parties desire to confirm their separation and make arrangements in connection
therewith, including the settlement of their property rights, custody, support, and all other
rights and obligations arising out of the marriage relationship.
It is therefore agreed:
1. CONSIDERATION
The consideration for this Agreement is the mutual promises and agreement herein
contained.
2. SEPARATION AND NONINTERFERENCE
A. It will be lawful for each party at all times he~:eafter to live separate and apart
from the other party at such place or places as he or she may from time to time choose or
deem fit.
B. Each party shall be free from interference, authority and control, direct or
indirect, by the other, as fully as if he or she were single and unmarried. Neither shall bother
the other or compel or endeavor to compel the other to cohabit or dwell with him or her.
3, MUTUAL RELEASE
Subject to the provisions of this Agreement, each party has released and discharged,
and by this Agreement does for himself or herself, and his or her heirs, legal representatives,
executors, administrators, and assigns, release and discharge the other of and from all causes
of action, claims, rights, or demands whatsoever in law or equity, which either of the parties
ever had or now has against the other, except any or all cause or causes of action for
divorce.
4. FULL DISCLOSURI~J
The provisions of this Agreement and their legal effect are fully understood by each
party to this Agreement, and each party acknowledges that the Agreement is fair and
equitable, that it is being entered into voluntarily, and that it is not the result of any duress
or undue influence. Husband and Wife each represent and warrant to the other that he or she
has made a full and complete disclosure to the other of all assets of any nature whatsoever
in which such party has an interest, of the sources and amount of the income of such party
of every type whatsoever, and of all other facts relating to the subject matter of this
agreement. Wife represents that she was represented by Patricia J. Romano, Esq. in reaching
this Agreement, and Husband represents that he was not represented by an attorney, even
though he was advised to do so, in reaching this Agreement. Wife represents that the terms
of this Agreement have been fully explained to her by her counsel.
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5. EOUITABLE DIVISION
By this Agreement, the parties have intended to effect an equitable division of their
marital property. This division is not intended by the parties to constitute in any way a sale
or exchange of assets.
6. SUBSEOUENT DIVORCE
A. AGREEMENT NOT PREDICATED ON DIVORCE - It is specifically
understood and agreed by and between the parties hereto and each of the said parties does
hereby warrant and represent to the other that the execution and delivery of this Agreement
is not predicated upon nor made subject to any agreement for institution, prosecution,
defense, or for the non-prosecution or non-defense of any action for divorce; provided,
however, that nothing contained in this Agreement shall prevent or preclude either of the
parties hereto from commencing, instituting or prosecuting any action or actions for divorce,
either absolute or otherwise, upon just, legal and proper grounds; nor to prevent either party
from defending any such action which has been, may or shall be instituted by the other party,
or from making any just or proper defense thereto. It is warranted, covenanted and
represented by Husband and Wife, each to the other, that this Agreement is lawful and
enforceable and this warranty, covenant and representation is made for the specific purpose
of inducing Husband and Wife to execute the Agreement. Husband and Wife each
knowingly and understandingly hereby waives any and all possible claims that this
Agreement is, for any reason, illegal or for any reason whatsoever, unenforceable in whole
or in part. Husband and Wife each do hereby warrant, covenant and agree that, in any
possible event, he and she are and shall forever be estopped from asserting any illegality or
unenforceability as to all or any part of this Agreement.
B. ENTRY AS PART OF DECREE - It is the intention of the parties that the
Agreement shall survive any action for divorce which may be instituted or prosecuted by
either party and.no order, judgment or decree of divorce, temporary, final or permanent, shall
affect or modify the financial terms of this Agreement. This Agreement shall be
incorporated in but shall not merge into any such judgment or decree of final divorce, but
shall be incorporated for the purposes of enforcement only.
C. MUTUAL CONSENT DIVORCE - The parties agree and acknowledge that
their marriage is irretrievably broken, that they do not desire marital counseling, and that they
both consent to the entry of a decree in divorce pursuant to 23 Pa.C.S.A. Section 3301(c).
Accordingly, both parties agree to forthwith execute such consents, affidavits, or other
documents and to direct their respective attorneys to forthwith file such consents, affidavits,
or other documents as may be necessary to promptly proceed to obtain a divorce pursuant
to said 23 Pa.C.S.A. Section 3301(c). Upon request, to the extent permitted by law and the
applicable Rules of Civil Procedure, the named defendant in such divorce action shall
execute any waivers of notice or other waivers necessary to expedite such divorce.
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7. DIVISION OF PERSONAL PROPERTY
Wife agrees that all of the property in thc possession of Husband shall be the sole and
separate property of Husband; and Husband agrees that all of the property in the possession
of Wife shall be the sole and separate property of Wife. The parties do hereby specifically
waive, release, renounce and forever abandon whatever claims, if any, he or she may have
with respect to the above items which shall become the sole and separate property of the
other.
8. DIVISION OF MOTOR VEHICLES
With respect to the motor vehicles owned by one or both of the parties, they agree as
follows to retain their respective vehicles:
Husband: 1980 Chevy Truck
Wife: 1991 Chevy Lumina
The parties acknowledge that the titles to the said motor vehicles have been executed
by the parties for effectuating transfer of said vehicles to the respective owners.
9. DISPOSITION OF PROPERTY
From and after the date of the signing of this Agreement, both parties shall have
complete freedom of disposition as to his/her separate property and any property which is in
their possession or control pursuant to this Agreement and may mortgage, sell, grant, convey
or otherwise encumber or dispose of such property, whether real or personal, whether such
property was acquired before, during or after marriage, and neither Husband nor Wife need
join in, consent to, or acknowledge any deed, mortgage, or other instrument of the other
pertaining to such disposition of property.
10. DIVISION OF REAL PROPERTY
Husband and Wife hereby agree and acknowledge that they owned certain real
property located at 941 Hummel Avenue, Lemoyne, Pennsylvania, as tenants by the
entireties.
Husband has conveyed all his right, title and interest in said property to Wife.
Husband has executed a deed or other instrument of conveyancing necessary to effectuate
this transfer.
The parties acknowledge that there is an existing mortgage against this property held
by Home Side Lending in the amount of approximately $76,532.16 and a home equity loan
held bY Citibank in the amount of approximately $9,617.58. Wife agrees to obtain financing
in her name alone within three (3) years of the date of this agreement. Until such time, Wife
shall assume total liability for the mortgage. Upon completion of refinancing, Wife shall hold
Husband harmless and indemnify him from liability for this obligation and other obligations
arising from this property.
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11. PAYMENT OF SPECIFIED OBLIGATIONS
The parties agree that the following constitute joint marital obligations which shall be
paid as follows:
In exchange for Wife's release of all claims on Husband's Wal'Mart Retirement
Savings Plan and Husband's Universal life insurance policy #MM1652797, Wife agrees to
pay $475.00 of the $5,500.00 AT&T Universal card. Husband agrees to transfer the
remaining $5,025.00 debt to his name and assume responsibility for payment.
12. LEGAL FEES
The parties shall share attorneys fees.
13. ALIMONY
Both parties acknowledge and agree that the provisions of this Agreement providing
for equitable distribution of marital property are fair, adequate and satisfactory to them and
are accepted by them in lieu of and in full and final settlement and satisfaction of any claims
or demands that either may now or hereafter have against the other for support, maintenance,
alimony pendente lite or alimony. Husband and Wife further, voluntarily and intelligently,
waive and relinquish any right to seek from the other any payment for support, maintenance,
alimony pendente lite or alimony.
14. PENSION PROGRAM
Each party hereto shall maintain sole ownership over his or her individual pension
plan, profit sharing or similar retirement plan acquired individually or as the result of
contributions by his or her employer. Wife hereby releases any interest that she has in the
retirement benefits of Husband accumulated as the result of his employment by Wal'Mart
and any other additional benefits he may have accrued. This waiver is a full and complete
discharge of each parties' marital claim.
15. MISCELLANEOUS
All assets including, but not limited to, savings accounts, checking accounts,
certificates of deposit and life insurance policies shall be the sole and separate property of
the title holder of said asset.
The parties believe and agree, and have been so advised by their respective attorneys,
that the division of property heretofore made by this Agreement is a non-taxable division of
property between co-owners rather than a taxable sale or exchange of such property. Each
party promises not to take any position with respect to the adjusted basis of the property
assigned to him or her or with respect to any other issue which is inconsistent with the
position set forth in the preceding sentence on his or her federal or state income tax returns.
The parties have heretofore filed joint federal and state tax returns. Both parties agree
that in the event any deficiency in federal, state or local/income tax is proposed, or any
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assessment of any such tax is made against either of them, each will indemnify and hold
harmless the other from and against any loss or liability for any such tax deficiency or
assessment and any interest, penalty and expense incurred in connection therewith. Such tax,
interest, penalty or expense shall be paid solely and entirely by the individual who is finally
determined to be the cause of the misrepresentations or failures to disclose the nature and
extent of his or her separate income on the aforesaid joint returns.
16. CHILDREN
1. The parties shall share legal custody of the children born of this marriage, to
with Derrick J. Owens, born 7/27/91 and Robert L. Owens, born 3/26/98. They shall consult
with each other relative to all important decisions concerning the subject minor children,
including such matters as health, education' and religion.
2. Mother shall have primary physical custody of the minor children and Father
shall be entitled to partial periods of physical custody pursuant to the following schedule:
a. Every other weekend from Friday at 6:00 p.m. until Sunday at 2:00
p.m.
b. Every Wednesday during the week from 5:30 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.
c. The holidays of New Year's Day, Memorial Day, July 4th and Labor
Day shall be alternated between the parties and shall be from 10:00
a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
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d. Every Christmas Day from 2:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. and every
Thanksgiving Day from 9:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.
e. Each party shall be entitled to two (2) non-consecutive weeks of
vacation during the summer subject to thirty (30) days written notice to
the other party.
f. The children shall be with Father on Father's Day and with Mother on
Mother's Day from 10:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m.
g. Holidays supercede regular visitation schedule.
h. Transportation shall be provided by whichever party is beginning their
period of visitation.
i. Children must want to go with their Father for visitation. Father shall
not take children who are unwilling to go to visitation with him.
However, Father must make arrangements for counseling with the
children to mend any hard feelings that the children may have incurred
with him.
3. Neither party shall relocate outside the Harrisburg Metropolitan Area without
giving the other party at least sixty (60) days written notice. (Map attached for "Harrisburg
Metropolitan Area).
4. During any period of custody or visitation, the parties shall not possess or use
any controlled substance, consume alcohol to the point of intoxication, nor shall either party
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drive with the children while under the influence of alcohol or any controlled substance. The
parties shall likewise assure, to the extent possible, that other household members and/or
guests comply with this prohibition.
5. Both parties must give forty-eight (48) hours written notice to the other party
before traveling with the children outside the Harrisburg Metropolitan Area during their
period of physical custody.
6. Both parties shall refrain from making derogatory comments about the other
party in the presence of the minor children. The parties shall likewise assure, to the extent
possible, that other household members and guests comply with this prohibition.
17. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS - CHILDREN
A. College - Father and Mother agree to participate in the payment of
undergraduate or equivalent higher educational expenses for the children. The calculation
of obligations shall be proportional based upon Father's income and Mother's income at the
time the children's needs are ascertained.
18. GENERAL PRQVISIONS
A. WARRANTY AS TO EXISTING OBLIGATIONS - Each party represents that
they have not heretofore incurred or contracted for any debt or liability or obligation for
which the estate of the other party may be responsible or liable except as may be provided
for in this Agreement. Each party agrees to indemnify or hold the other party harmless from
and against any and all such debts, liabilities, or obligations of every kind which may have
heretofore been incurred by them, including those for necessities, except for the obligations
arising out of this Agreement.
B. WARRANTY AS TO FUTURE OBLIGATIONS - Mother and Father each
covenant, warrant, represent and agree that each will now and at all times hereafter save
harmless and keep the other indemnified from all debts, charges, and liabilities incurred by
the other after the execution date of this Agreement, except as may be otherwise specifically
provided for by the terms of this Agreement and that neither of them shall hereafter incur any
liability whatsoever for which the estate of the other may be liable.
C. SEVERABILITY - If any term, condition, clause, or provision of this
Agreement shall be determined or declared to be void or invalid in law or otherwise, then
only that term, condition, clause, or provision shall be stricken from this Agreement and in
all other respects this Agreement shall be valid and corttinue in full force, effect, and
operation. Likewise, the failure of any party to meet his or her obligations under any one or
more of the paragraphs herein, with the exception of the satisfaction of the conditions
precedent, shall in no way void or alter the remaining obligations of the parties.
D. OTHER DOCUMENTATION - Mother and Father covenant and agree that
they will forthwith execute any and all written instruments, assignments, releases,
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satisfactions, deeds, notes or such other writings as may be necessary or desirable for the
proper effectuation of this Agreement, and as their respective counsel shall mutually agree
should be so executed in order to carry out fully and effectively the terms of this Agreement.
E. ENTIRE AGREEMENT - This Agreement contains the entire understanding
of the parties, and there are no representations, warranties, covenants, or undertakings other
than those expressly set forth herein.
F. WAIVER OR MODIFICATION ,TO BE IN WRITING - No modification or
waiver of any of the terms hereof shall be valid unless in writing and signed by both parties
and no waiver of any breach hereof or default hereunder shall be deemed a waiver of any
subsequent default of the same or similar nature.
G. MUTUAL COOPERATION - Each party shall, at any time and from time to
time hereafter, take anY and all steps and execute, acknowledge, and deliver to the other party
any and all further instruments and/or documents that the other party may reasonably require
for the purpose of giving full force and effect to the provisions of this Agreement.
H. LAW GOVERNING - This Agreement shall be construed and governed in
accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
I. BINDING EFFECT - Except as otherwise stated herein, this Agreement shall
be binding and shall inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective heirs,
executors, administrators, successors, and assigns.
J. NO WAIVER OF DEFAULT - This Agreement shall remain in full force and
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effect unless and until terminated under and pursuant to the terms of this Agreement. The
failure of either party to insist upon strict performance of any of the provisions of this
Agreement shall in no way affect the right of such party hereafter to enforce the same, nor
shall the waiver of any breach of any provision hereof be construed as a waiver of any
subsequent default of the same or similar nature, nor shall it be construed as a waiver of strict
performance of any other obligations herein.
K. HEADINGS NOT PART OF AGREEMENt' - Any heading preceding the text
of the several paragraphs and subparagraphs hereof are inserted solely for convenience or
reference and shall not constitute a part of this Agreement nor shall they affect its meaning,
construction, or effect.
L. ADDRESS OF PARTIES - Each party shall at all times keep the other
informed of his or her place of residence, and shall promptly notify the other of any change,
giving the address of the new place of residence.
M. WAIVER OF CLAIMS AGAINST ESTATES - Except as herein otherwise
provided, each party may dispose of his or her property in any way, and each party hereby
waives and relinquishes any and all rights he or she may have or hereafter acquire, under the
present or future laws of Pennsylvania or another jurisdiction, to share in the property or the
estate of the other as a result of the marital relationship, including, without limitation, dower,
curtesy, their statutory equivalents, widow's allowance, homestead rights, right to take in
intestacy, right to take against the will of other, and right to act as administrator or executor
of the other's estate, and each party will, at the request of the other, execute, acknowledge,
and deliver any and all instruments which may be necessary or advisable to carry into effect
this mutual waiver and relinquishment of all such interests, rights and claims.
N. ATTORNEY'S FEES FOR ENFORCEMENT - 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
reasonable attorneys' fees, court costs, and expenses incurred by the other party in enforcing
the Agreement.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, and intending to be bound hereby, the parties have
signed and sealed this Agreement on the{~lLday of Q-~ [t It L 2002, at Harrisburg,
0 '
Pennsylvania.
In the presence of:
WITNESS Joseph S. Owens (SEAL)
WITNESS
Tammie R. Owens
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JOSEPH S. OWENS,
PLAINTIFF
VS.
TAMMIE R. OWENS,
DEFENDANT
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 02-4838 Civil Term
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE
PRAECIPE TO TRANSMIT 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
Section 3301(c} of the Divorce Code.
2. Date and manner of service of the Complaint: Served by
Certified Mail, Restricted Delivery on October 10, 2002. Proof
of Service was filed with the Prothonotary on October 18, 2002.
3. (a) Date of execution of the Affidavit of Consent
required by Section 3301(c) of the Divorce Code: by the
)laintiff Januarl5y~; by the defendant May 13, 2003.
4. Related claims pending: No other claims Dendinq. Ail
:laims resolved by way of written Marital Settlement Aqreement
dated June 26, 2002.
5. Date and manner of service of the notice of intention
to file praecipe to transmit record, a copy of which is
attached, if the decree is to be entered under section
3301(d} {1) (i) of the Divorce Code.
(Complete either (a) or
(a) Date and manner of
to file praecipe to transmit
attached:
(b).)
service cf the notice of intention
record, a copy of which is
(b) Date plaintiff's Waiver of 5'otice in § 3301(c)
Divorce was filed with the. Prothonotary: January 22, 2003.
Date defendant's Waiver of Notice in
~as filed with the Prothonotary: May 2.9, 2003.
3301(c) Divorce
Cat~r{~ni~N~.~ ~yl~, ~sq~i'~
Attorney for Plaintiff
MEYERS, DESFOR, SALTZGIVER & BOYLE
410 NORTH SECOND STREET · RO. BOX 106,? · HARRISBURG, PA 17108
(717) 236-9428 · FAX(717) 236*2817
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY
STATE OF ~
PENNA.
_.Joseph..S....Owens ........................
..~.P...%..l. PPX~.6.-.96~.~ ......................
.. T.~mmie R....Dwe~ .....................
SS # 178-62-8637 ....... ii
DECREE ~IN
DIVORCE
AND NOW .... .~..eND..C:...~.~. ............. ]~l:. 2D. Q3, it is ordered and
decreed that . .qg.s.e?.h...s....o.¥.e.n.s. .............................. plaintiff,
and ........... T.a..r~. g.e..g,, p.w.e.o.s ............................ defendant,
are divorced from the bonds of matrimony. The Mar'ital Sett'iement
Agreement dated June 26, 2002 is hereby incorporated but not merged
herein. ~ Attached.
court retains jurisdiction of the following claims which have
been raised of record in this action for which el final order has not yet
been entered;