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PROPERTY SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT, made this <p;t. day of t\ (:~t~Q.>-~ \ ,1997, by and
between ROBERT M. CAIN, JR., hereinafter called "Husband", and SUSAN M.
A YOUB, hereinafter called "Wife",
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, Husband and Wife were legally married on October 9, 1994;
WHEREAS, differences have arisen between Husband and Wife In consequence
of which they desire to live separate and apart from each other; and
WHEREAS, Husband and Wife desire to settle and determine their rights and
obligations.
NOW THEREFORE, In consideration of the premises and covenants contained
herein, It Is agreed by and between the parties hereto that:
1. SEPARATION.
It shall be lawful for each party at all times hereafter to live separate and apart
from each other at such place as he or she from time to time shall choose or deem fit.
The foregoing provision shall not be taken as an admission on the part of either party
of the lawfulness or unlawfulness of the causes leading to their living apart.
2. INTERFERENCES.
Each party shall be free from Interference, authority and control 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 or attempt to
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endeavor to molest the other, or In any way harass or malign the other, nor in any
other way Interfere with the peaceful existence, separate and apart from the other,
3. DIVISION OF PERSONAL PROPERTY.
The parties have divided between them to their mutual satisfaction, personal
effects, household goods and furnishings and all other articles of personal property
which have heretofore been used In common by them, and neither party will make any
claim to any such items which are now in the possession or under the control of the
other. Should It become necessary, each party agrees to sign any title or documents
necessary to give effect to this paragraph, upon request.
4. VISA DEBT.
Wife shall retain as her sole and separate debt, the Cltibank Visa Card No.
4128002592019751 (expiration date 04.30,99) presently In the name of Susan
Ayoub. Husband shall, through his counsel, deliver to Wife's counsel a check In the
amount of $1,550.00 payable to Cltibank Visa as payment on the aforementioned
credit card. The said payment shall be tendered to Wife's counsel at the time of the
execution of the Agreement. It shall be Wife's counsel's responsibility to forward the
said check directly to Visa. Wife shall be solely responsible for any balance due on
the card after the $1,550,00 payment has been applied to the acccunt.
5. EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTION.
Husband shall pay to Wife in the form of equitable distribution, the sum of
$3,000.00 within thirty (30) days of the execution of this Agreement.
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6. ALIMONY.
Husband agraes to pay to Wife, In the form of alimony, through the Domestic
Relations Office, In the Court of Common Plees, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania,
the sum of $500.00 per month for a period of six (6) months beginning October 1,
1997. The said payments shall be non-modifiable as to duration or amount. Wife
shall take steps either directly or through her attorney to establish an account for that
purpose. In the event the account is not established by October 1, 1997, Husband
shall pay Wife directly until said account Is established.
All such payments by Husband to Wife shall be deemed alimony, as defined In
Section 71 (bl (1 I (A) of the Internal Revenue Code as amended, and as said Section
is amplified by the provisions of the Tax Reform Act of 1984 and Tax Reform Act of
1986, and any future laws or regulations related thereto, Payments from Husband,
when received by Wife, shall be deductible in the year of payment by Husband
pursuant to Section 215 of the Internal Revenue Code, as amended, or any similar
future laws or regulations thereto, and shall be includable in the year of receipt In the
gross Income of Wife pursuant to Section 71 (bl (1 I (AI of the Internal Revenue Code,
as amended or any similar future laws or regulations thereto, The said payments of
alimony from Husband to Wife shall terminate upon the death of either party or upon
Wife's remarriage or cohabitation,
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7. SUPPORT.
Wife has Instituted a support action, DR No. 26,139/PACSES Case No.
402000023, In the Court of Common Pleas, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, Wife
agrees that she shall, upon execution of this Agreement, discontinue the said action
thereby eliminating any further proceedings before the Court on the case.
8. PENSION PLANS.
Husband holds an Interest in a 401 (k) plan with AT & T. The parties agree that
Husband shall roll over $2,100,00 from his 401 (k) plan pursuant to a Qualified
Domestic Relations Order Into an IRA or other pension type account designated by
Wife In full satisfaction of all distribution of pension plans owned by either party at the
time of the execution of this Agreement. Pension plans for the purposes of this
paragraph shall include, but not be limited to, pansion plans, profit sharing plans,
401 (k) plans or any other pension type vehicle owned by either party on the date of
the execution of this Agreement.
9. TAX ON PROPERTY OlVIS10N.
Husband hereby agrees to pay all Income taxes assessed against him. if any,
as a result of the division of the property of the parties hereunder. Wife hereby agrees
to pay all income taxes assessed against her, if any, as a result of the division of the
property of the parties hereunder.
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10. BREAC.I:l..
If either party breaches any provision of this Agreement, the other party shall
have the right, at his or her election, to sue for damages for such breach. The party
breaching this contract shall be responsible for the payment of legal fees and costs
Incurred by the other In enforcing his or her rights under this Agreement, or seeking
such other remedy or relief as may be available to him or her.
11. FULL DISCLOSURE.
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 of every type whatsoever and all other facts relating
to the subject matter of this Agreement.
12. ADDITIONAL INSTRUMENT.
Each of the parties shall on demand execute and deliver to the other any deeds,
bills of sale, assignment, consents to change of beneficiary on insurance policies, tax
returns and other documents and do or caused to be done any other act or thing that
may be necessary or desirable to the provisions and purposes of this Agreement. If
either party fails on demand to comply with this provision, that party shall pay to the
other all attorneys' fees, costs and other expenses reasonable Incurred as a result of
such failure.
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right to act as administrator or executor of the other's estate, and each will, to 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.
16. REPRESENTATION,
It Is recognized by the parties hereto that Robert M, Cain, Jr. Is represented by
John J, Connelly, Jr" Esquire, and Susan M. Ayoub is represented by Elizabeth B.
Stone, Esquire. It Is fully understood and agreed that by the signing of this
Agreement, each party understands the legal Impact of this Agreement and further
acknowledges that the Agreement Is fair and reasonable and each party intends to be
legally bound by the terms hereof.
17. VOLUNTARY EXECUTION.
The provisions of this Agreement are fully understood by both parties and each
party acknowledges that this 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,
18. ENTIRE AGREEMENT.
This Agreement contains the entire understanding of the parties and thera are
no representations, warranties, covenants or undertakings other than those expressly
set forth herein,
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19. PRIOR AGREEMENT.
It Is understood and agreed that any and all property settlement agreements
which mayor have been executed prior to the date and time of this Agreement are
null and void and of no effect.
20. MQQ1fl.CATION AND WAIVER.
Any modification or waiver of any provision of this Agreement shall be effective
only if made In writing and executed with the same formality as this Agreement. The
failure of either party to insist upon strict performance of any of the provisions of this
Agreement shall not be construed as a waiver of any subsequent default of the same
or similar nature.
21. GOVERNING LAW.
This Agreement shall be governed by and shall be construed In accordance with
the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
22. INDEPENDENT SEPARATE COVENANTS,
It Is specifically understood and agreed by and between the parties hereto that
each paragraph hereof shall be deemed to be a separate and independent covenant
and agreement.
23. VOID CLAUSES.
If any term, condition, clause, or provision of this Agrllement shall be
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SUSAN M. AYOUB, . IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
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Plaintiff I CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
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ROBERT H. CAIN, JR., I CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Defendant I IN DIVORCE
NOTICE TO DEFEND AND l'!T ,A TV RIGRTB
You have been sued in court, If you wiBh to defend againBt the
claimB 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
tho Court. A judgment may also be entered against you for eny other
claim or relief requested in these papers by the plaintiff. You may
lOBe mcney or property or other rights important to you, including
custody or visitation of your children.
When the ground for the divorce is indignities or irretrievable
breakdown of the marriage, you may request marriage counBelinq. A
list of marriage counselors is available in the Office of the
Prothonotary at the Cumberland County Courthouse, Carlisle, PA 17013.
IR YOU DO NOT FILE A CLAIM FOR ALIMONY, DIVISIOR OF PROPBRTY,
LAWYBR'S FEES OR EXPENSES BBFORE A DIVORCE OR ANNULMENT 18
GRANTED, YOU MAY LOSE THE RIGHT TO CLAIM ANY OF THEN.
YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU DO
ROT HAW A LAWYER OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE
THB OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GBT
LEGAL HELP.
Court Administrator
Four~h Floor
Cumberland Countv Courthouse
Carlisle. PA 17013
Telephone: (7171 240-6200
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SUSAN M. AYOUB
Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: NO. '1(" :;1 r 7 Cl':''{-r._
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ROBERT M. CAIN, JR.
Defendant
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CIVIL ACTION LAW
IN DIVORCE
COMPLAINT
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1. The Plaintiff in this action is SUSAN M. AYOUB, an adult
individual, who currently resides at 1473 Maplewood Drive, New
Cumberland, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, 17070.
2. The Defendant in thiB action is ROBERT M, CAIN, JR" an adult
individual, who currently resides at 1032 Washington valley Road,
Basking Ridge, New Jersey, 07920,
3. The Plaintiff has been a bona fide resident of the Common-
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wealth of Pennsylvania for at least six (6) months immediately
previous to the filing of this complaint,
4. The plaintiff and Defendant were lawfully joined in marriage
on October 9, 1993, in Camp Hill, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
5. There have been no prior actions of divorce or for annulment
between the parties hereto in this or any other jurisdiction.
6. The Plaintiff avers as the grounde upon which this action is
based is that the marriage between the parties hereto is irretrievably
broken.
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7. The Plaintiff has been advised that counseling is available
and that the Plaintiff may have the right to request that the court
require the parties to participate in counseling.
8. The Plaintiff requests the court to enter a decree of
divorce,
COUNT I - ALIMONY AND ALIMONY PKNDENTE LITE
9. The prior paragraphe of this complaint are incorporated
herein by reference thereto,
10. The plaintiff, Susan M. Ayoub, date of birth February 27,
1970, Social Security 1198-50-3826, currently livee at 1473 Maplewood
Drive, New Cumberland, cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17070. The
defendant, Robert M. Cain, Jr" date of birth Auguet 29, 1969, Social
Security 1161-66-6257, currently receives mail at 1032 Washington
Valley Road, Basking Ridge, New Jersey 07920.
11. The plaintiff, Susan M, Ayoub, requires reasonable support
and alimony to adequately maintain herself in accordance with the
standard of living established during the marriage.
12. The plaintiff, Susan M. Ayoub, requests the Court to allow
alimony and alimony pendente lite as it deemD reasonable pursuant to
Sections 3701 and 3702 of the Pennsylvania Divorce Act,
COUNT II - REQUEST FOR EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTION
OF MARITAL PROPERTY UNDER
SECTION 3502(8\ OF THE DIVORCE CODE
13. The prior paragraphs of this complaint are incorporated
herein by reference thereto.
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Michael M. Cain, Jr., birth date August 2, 1969 , social security
#161-66-5257, currently receives mail at 1032 Washington Valley Road,
Basking Ridge, New Jersey, 07920.
4. The plaintiff, Susan M. Ayoub, requires reasonable support
and alimony to adequately maintain herself in accordance with the
standard of living established during the marriage.
5. The plaintiff, Susan M. Ayoub, requests the Court to allow
alimony and alimony pendente lite as it deems reasonable pursuant to
Sections 3701 and 3702 of the Pennsylvania Divorce Act.
COUNT III - COUNSEL FEES, COSTS AND EXPENSES
6. The plaintiff, Susan M. Ayoub, has employed Elizabeth B.
Stone as counsel and because of the anticipated protracted litigation
expenses and her limited income is unable to pay for the expenses of
counsel and litigation.
7. The plaintiff, Susan M. Ayoub, has engaged the services of
counsel on a time basis by which her attorney charges fees based at a
rate of $125.00 per hour.
8. The plaintiff, Susan M. Ayoub, requestB the Court to allow
her reasonable counsel fees, costs and expenses pursuant to Section
3702 of the Pennsylvania Divorce Act.
WHEREFORE, the plaintiff, Susan M. Ayoub, prays your Honorable
Court to:
(a) Order equitable distribution of the marital property;
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In the Court of Common Pleas of CUMBERLAND Connty, Pennsylvania
DOMESTIC RELATIONS SECTION
SUSAN M. AYOUB ) Ducktt Numht' 96 CV 5887
Plaintiff )
vs. ) PACSES Cast Numht' 402000023
ROBERT M. CAIN JR )
Dtfi:ndalll ) Olht' Sealt ID Nuntht' 0-26139
Order
AND NOW to wit, this
SEPTEMBER 16, 1998
it is hereby Ordered
that:
THE CUMBERLAND COUNTY DOMESTIC RELATIONS SECTION DISMISS THEIR INTEREST IN
THE ABOVE CAPTIONED MATTER, PURSUANT TO THE PARTIES' PROPERTY SETTLEMENT
AGREEMENT OF OCTOBER 8, 1997,
ORO: R, J. Shadday ._.
cc: Pctltluncr and RcspundcJt
cc: Juhn Cunnclly, Esq, ~ \
cc: Ellzabcth B, Stunc, Esq, I,\..A,'~
(\\;L>,P,;, BY THE COURT:
P, JUDGE
Strvict Typo M
Form DE-OOI
Worko, ID 21005