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DOHOTHY J. PYLE, :
Defendant : NO. 96-5925 CIVIL TERM
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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 5330l(c)
~ of the Divorce Code. (Strike out inapplicable section).
2. Date and manner of service of the complaint:
Cact1fI~d ~~Il. Restricted Delivery, Delivered November 4, 1996
3. Complete either paragraph (a) o~ (b).
(a) Date of execution of the affidavit of consent required
by 53301(c) of the Divorce Code: by plaintiff June 17, 1997
by defendant June 17, 1997
(b)(l) Date of execution of the affidavit required by 33301(d)
of thp. Divorce Code: ; (7.) Date of filing and
liervice of the plaintiff's affidavit upon the raspondent:
4. Related claims pending: Separation and Property Settlement Agreement
dated December 13, 1996, is incorporated into this Decree
5. Complete either (a) or (b).
(a) Date and manner of service of the notice of intention Lo
file praecipe to transm:l.t rl.!cord, a copy of which is attbchert: __
(b) Date plaintiff's
filed with the Prothonotary:
Date defendant's
filed with the Prothonotary:
Waiver of Not.ice in 53301(c) Divorce was
June 17, 1997
Waiver of Notice in 53301(c) Divorce was
June 17, 1997
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
PAUL E. PYLE,
Plaintiff
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CIYIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE
DOROTHY J. PYLE,
Det'erldant
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NOTICE TO DEPEND AND CLAIM RIGHTS
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 caae may
proceed without you and a decree of divorne or annulment may be
entered against you by the Court. A judgment 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 the divorce is indignities or
irretrievable breakdown of the marriage, you may request marriage
counseling. A list of marriage counselors is available in the
Office of the Prothonotary, Cumberland county Courthouse,
Carlisle, Pennsylvania.
IF YOU 00 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 HAVE A LAWYER OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE
OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW TO FINO OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP.
Cumberland County Court Administrator
One Courthouse Square
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
PAUL E. PYLE,
Plaintiff
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE
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DOROTHY J. PYLE,
Defendant
AND NOW,
COMPLAINT IN DIVORCE
this ~ day of (] Job(... , 1996, comes Plaintiff,
Paul E. Pyle, by and through his attorneys, HANFT & VOHS, and
files the following Complaint in Divorce, and in support thereof
avers as follows:
1. The Plaintiff is Paul E. pyle, who currently resides at
6 Greystone Road, carlisle, Cumberland county, Pennsylvania.
2. The Defendant is Dorothy J. Pyle, who currently resides
at 6 Greystone Road, Carlisle, Cumberland county, pennsylvania.
3. The plaintiff and Defendant are sui juris, and Plaintiff
has been a bona fide resident of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
for a period of more than six (6) months immediately preceding
the filing of this complaint in Divorce.
4. The parties were married on February 6, 1947, in Kent,
Portage county, Ohio.
5. The marriage is irretrievably broken. The foregoing
facts are averred and brought under Sections 3301(C) or 3301(d)
of the Divorce Code of 1980, as amended.
6. The Plaintiff has been advised of the availability of
counseling, and that the Plaintiff may have the right to request
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CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
PAUL E. PYLE,
Plaintiff
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CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE
DOROTHY J. PYLE,
Defendant
NO. 96-5925 CIVIL TERM
AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT
1. A complaint in divorce under section 3301(C) of the
Divorce Code was filed on October 28, 1996.
2. The marriage of the plaintiff and Defendant is
irretrievably broken and more than ninety (90) days have elapsed
from the date of the filing of the Complaint in Divorce.
3. I consent to the entry of a final decree in divorce
without notice.
4. 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.
5. I understand that the costs of these proceedings will be
paid for by Plaintiff.
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 statenents herein are made
subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C. S. section 4904 relating to
unsworn falsification to authorities.
Date: 0/17/77
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
PAUL E. PYLE,
plaintiff
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CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE
DOROTHY J. PYLE,
Defendant
NO. 96-5925 CIVIL TERM
WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REOUEST
ENTRY OF A DIVORCE DECREE UNDER
~3301(c\ OF THE DIVORCE CODE
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. 54904 relating to unsworn
falsification to authorities.
Date: (p /17/97
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 96-5925 CIVIL TERM
IN DIVORCE
PAUL 2. PYLE,
plaintiff
DOROTHY J. PYLE,
Defendant
DEFENDANT'S AFFIDAYIT OF CONSENT, ACCEPTANCE OF
SERYICE AND WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REQUBST BNTRt
OF DIYORCE DBCREE UNDER SBCTION 3301(C) OF THE DIYORCE CODE
1. A complaint in divorce under Section 3301(C) of the
Divorce Code was filed on October 28, 1996.
2. Defendant acknowledges receipt and accepts service of
the Complaint on November 4, 1996,
3. The marriage of the Plaintiff and Defendant is
irretrievably broken and ninety days have elapeed from the date
of the filing of the Complaint.
4. I consent to the entry of a final decree in 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 eent to me immediately after it is filed with the
Prothonotary.
7. I have been advised of the availability of marriage
counseling and understand that I may request that the court
require counseling, I do not request that the court require
counseling,
I verify that the statements made in thie affidavit 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 faleification to authorities.
Date: 9.~ /7./1/97
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
PAUL E. PYLE,
Plaintiff
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CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE
NO. 96-5925 CIVIL TERM
DOROTHY J. PYLE,
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SeDaration and ProDertv Settlement Aqreement
THIS AGREEMENT, made this l3~ day of O{t~~~
1996, by and between PAUL E. PYLE of Newell, Buena vista county,
Iowa, party of the first part, hereinafter referred to as
"Husband" and DOROTHY J. PYLE of Carlisle, Cumberland county,
Pennsylvania, party of the second part, hereafter referred to as
"Wife".
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, husband and wife were married on February 6,
1947, in Kent, Portage County, Ohio; and
WHEREAS, husband and wife have been living separate and
apart from each other since October 21, 1996;
WHEREAS, husband and wife are residents of the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and have been so for at least the
past six (6) months; and
WHEREAS, certain diverse, unhappy differences have
arisen between the parties hereto which have made them desirous
of continuing to living separate and apart from one another; and
WHEREAS, husband and wife desire to settle and
determine certain of their marital rights and obligations, and
make an equitable distribution of their marital property;
WHEREAS, it is the intention and purpose of this
Agreement to set forth the respective rights and duties of the
parties while they continue to live apart from each other and to
settle all financial and property rights between them; and
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WHEREAS, the parties hereto have mutually entered into
agreement tor the division ot their jointly owned assets, the
provisions tor the liabilities they owe, and provisions tor the
resolution ot their mutual ditterences, atter both have had tull
and amble opportunity to consult with their respective attorneys,
and the parties now wish to have that agreement reduced to
writing.
NOW, THEREFORE, the parties hereto in consideration of
the mutually made and to be kept promises set forth herein and
for other good and valuable consideration, intending to be
legally bound and to legally bind heirs, successors, assigns, and
personal representatives, do hereby covenant, promise and agree
as follows:
ARTICLE I
SEPARATION
1.1
It shall be lawful for husband and wife at all times
hereafter to live separate and apart from each other and to
reside from time to time at such place or places as they shall
deem fit free from any control, restrain, or interference, direct
or indirect, by each other. Neither party shall molest the other
or compel or endeavor to compel the other to cohabit or dwell
with him or her by any legal or other proceedings. The foregoing
provision shall not be taken to be an admission on the part of
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either husband or wifa of the lawfulness of the causes leading to
them living separate and apart.
ARTICLE II
DIVORCE
2.1
This Agreen,ent is not predicated on divorce. It is
specifically understood and agreed by and between the parties
hereto and to 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 action 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 for 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 this
Agreement. Husband and wife each knowingly and understandingly
hereby waive any and all possible claims of this Agreement is,
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for any reason, illegal, or for any reason whatsoever of public
policy, unenforceable in whole or in part. Husband and wife do
each hereby warrant, covenant and agree that, in any possible
event he and she are and ever shall be estopped from aaserting
any illegality or unenforceability as to all or any part of this
Agreement.
2.2
It is further specifically understood and agreed that
the provision of this Agreement relating to the equitable
distribution of property of the parties are accepted by each
party as a final settlement of for all purposes whatsoever.
Should either of the parties obtain a decree, judgment or order
of separation or divorce in any other atate, county, or
jurisdiction, each of the parties to this Agreement hereby
consents and agrees that this Agreement and all its covenants
shall not be effected in any way by any such separation or
divorce; and that nothing in any such decree, judgment, order or
further modification or revision thereof shall alter, amend or
vary any term of this Agreement, whether or not either or both of
the parties should remarry, it being understood by and between
the parties that this Agreement shall survive and shall not be
merged into any decree, judgment or order of divorce or
separation.
2,3
It is specifically agreed that a copy of this Agreement
may be incorporated by reference into any divorce judgment or
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decree it or whenever sought by any of the parties hereto. It is
understood by the parties that a divorce complaint will be tiled
in the Court ot Common Pleas ot Cumberland county. Both parties
give their tull and complete consent to the jurisdiction of the
Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County to enter a final
decree in divorce. Such incorporation, however, shall not be
regarded a merger, it being the intent of the parties to permit
this Agreement to survive any such decrees.
2.4
Notwithstanding Article Two (2), Paragraph One (1), at
the request of the other party, the parties hereby agree to
execute the necessary documents to finalize any divorce initiated
in the Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania,
or any other court of competent jurisdiction. provided, however,
that Husband is able to proved Wife with continuing retirement
benefits, specifically hospitalization through his union, or has
purchased benefits of a similar nature from another source.
ARTICLE III
EOUITABLE DISTRIBUTION OF MARITAL PROPERTY
3.1
The parties have attempted to divide their marital property
in a manner which conforms to the criteria set forth in Section
3502 of the Pennsylvania Domestic Relations Code, and taking into
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account the following considerations: the length of the
marriage; the prior marriages of the parties; the age, health,
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station, amount and sources of income, vocational skills,
smployability, estate, liabilitiss, and need for each of the
parties; the contribution of one party to the education, training
or increased earning power of the other party; the opportunity of
each party for future acquisition of capital assets and income;
the sources of income of both parties, including, but not limited
to medical, retirement, insurance or other benefits; the
contribution of dissipation of each party in the acquisition,
preservation, depreciation, or appreciation of marital property,
including the contribution of a party as a homemaker; the value
of the property set apart to each party; and the standard of
living of the parties established during their marriage.
3.2
The division of existing marital property is not intended by
the parties to constitute in any way a sale or exchange of assets
and the division is being effected without the introduction of
outside funds or other property not constituting marital
property. The division of property under this Agreement shall be
in full satisfaction of all rights of equitable distribution of
the parties.
The parties hereby agree that any transfers of property
pursuant to the terms of this Agreement shall be within the scope
of the Deficit Reduction Act of 1984, or other similar tax acts
(hereinafter "Act"). The parties agree to sign and cause to be
filed any elections or other documents required by the Internal
Revenue Service to render the Act applicable to the transfers set
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forth in this Agreement, without recognition of gain on such
transfers and subject to the carry-over basis provisions of said
Act,
3.3
The parties shall retain sole and exclusive right, title and
possession of all personal property currently in their
posaession. Except as provide for herein, Wife shall make no
claim whatsoever for any personal property in Husband's
possession. Additionally, except as provided for herein, Husband
shall make no claim whatsoever for a~y personal property in
wife's possession. Should it be necessary for either party to
execute any documents to convey tile to any such real or personal
property in the other party's possession, they shall do so within
thirty (30) days of the execution of this Agreement or within
thirty (30) days of the request from the opposing party.
a. Within thirty (30) days of the execution of this
Agreement, Husband shall transfer any right, title and interest
in the marital home located at 6 Greystone Drive, Carlisle,
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania to Wife.
b. Wife will retain all right, title and interest in a
certain mobile home in Florida.
c. Wife will receive a life estate in Husband's insurance
and retirement with International Union of Operating Engineers
through a Qualified Domestic Relation Order prepared by Wife's
counsel.
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d, The parties are the joint owners of two (2) credit
union accounts and a certificate of deposit account. wife will
retain the credit union account which lists Dorothy and Paul as
owners in that order and Husband will retain the credit union
account which lists Paul and Dorothy as owners in that order.
Wife will retain sole interest in the Certificate of Deposit.
3.4
Except as provided herein, Wife waives any right or interest
she may have in Husband's employment benefits, including any
retirement plan, stock option purchase plan, profit sharing plan
or related matters. Except as provided herein, Husband waives
any right or interest he may have in Wife's employment benefits,
including any pension benefits, retirement plan, stock option
purchase plan, profit sharing plan or related matters.
3.5
Husband and Wife agree to waive and relinquish any and all
right that he or she may now have or hereafter acquire in any
real or tangible personal property subsequently acquired by the
other party. Husband and Wife specifically agree to waive and
relinquish any right in such property that may arise as a result
of the marriage relationship.
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ARTICLE IV
RELEASE OF SUPPORT FOR HUSBAND AND WIFE
4,1
The parties herein acknowledge that by this Agreement they
have reepectively secured and maintained a eubstantial and
adequate fund with which to provide themselves sufficient
resources to provide for their comfort, maintenance, and support
in the station of life in which they are accustomed. Except as
provided herein, Husband and Wife do hereby waive, release and
give up any rights they may respectively have against the other
for alimony, support, or maintellance.
4.2
Husband and Wife specifically waive, release and give up any
rights for alimony that they may be entitled to pursuant to
Chapter 37 of the Pennsylvania Domestic Relations Code.
ARTICLE V
DEBTS OF THE PARTIES
5.1
Each party represents to the other that except as otherwise
specifically set forth herein, there are no major outstanding
obligations of the parties, that since the separation neither
party has contracted for any debts for which the other will be
responsible and each party indemnifies and holds harmless the
other for all obligations separately incurred or assumed under
this Agreement.
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In the event either party contracted for or incurred any
debts since the date of separation, the party who incurred said
debt shall be responsible for the payment thereof regardless of
the name in which the account may have been charged. Husband and
Wife acknowledge and agree that they have no outstanding debts or
obligations of the Husband and Wife incurred prior to the signing
of this Agreement.
5.2
Each party relinquishes any right, title and interest he or
she may have to any and all motor vehicles currently in the
possession of the other party. Within thirty (30) days of the
date of execution of this document, each party shall execute the
necessary documents to have said vehicles properly registered in
the other party's name with the Pennsylvania Department of
Transportation.
ARTICLE VII
MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
7.1
The Parties hereto have retained independent legal counsel.
Husband agrees to pay for all of Wife's reasonable attorney fees
in connection with the parties divorce. The provisions of this
Agreement and their legal effect have been fully explained to the
parties by their respective counselor the parties have waived
their right to have legal advice regarding the meaning and
implication of this Agreement. The parties acknowledge and
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accept that this Agreement is, i~ the circumstances, fair and
equitable, that it ia being entered into freely and voluntarily,
after having received such advice and with such knowledge that
execution of this Agreement is not the result of any duress or
undue influence and that it is not the result of any collusion or
improper or illegal agreement or agreements.
7.2
Husband and Wife do hereby mutually remise, release,
quitclaim, and forever discharge the other and the estate of the
other, for all times to come and for all purposes whatsoever, of
and from any and all legal right, title and interest, or claims
in or against the property of the other or against the estate of
the other, of whatever nature and wheresoever situate, which he
or she now has or at any time hereafter may have against such
other, the estate of such other, or any part thereof, whether
arising out of any former acts, contracts, engagements, or
liabilities of such other as by way of dower or courtesy, or
claims in the nature of dower or courtesy or widow's or widower's
rights, family exemption, or similar allowance, or under the
intestate laws, or the right to take against the spouse's will;
or the right to treat a lifetime conveyance by the other as
testamentary, or all other rights of a surviving spouse to
participate in a deceased spouse's estate, whether arising under
the laws of (a) Pennsylvania, (b) any state, commonwealth, or
territory of the United states, or (c) any other country, or any
rights which either party may have or at any time hereafter have
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tor past, present, or future support or maintenance, alimony,
alimony pendente lito, source fees, costs or expenses, whether
arising as a result of the marital relation or otherwise, except
and only except, all rights and agreements and obligations of
whatsoever nature arising or which may arise under this Agreement
or for the breach of any thereof, It is the intention of Husband
and Wife to give to each other by execution of this Agreement a
tull, complete, and general release with respect to any and all
property of any kind or nature, real or personal, not mixed,
which the other now owns or may hereafter acquire, except and
only except, all rights and agreements and obligations of
whatsoever nature ariaing or which may arise under this Agreement
or for the breach of any thereof.
7.3
Each party represents that since separation, 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
Agreem~nt. Each party agrees to indemnify and hold the other
party harmless trom and against any and all such debts,
liabilities or obligations of each of them, including those for
necessities, except for the obligations arising out of this
Agreement. Husband and Wife each warrant, covenant, 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
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this Agreement, except as is otherwise specifically provided
herein.
7.4
No waiver or modification of any of the terms of this
Agreement shall be valid unless in writing and signed by both
parties and no waiver of any breach hereof or default hereunder
Bhall be deemed a waiver of any subsequent default of the same or
similar nature.
7.5
This Agreement shall be construed in accordance with the
laws of the commonwealth of Pennsylvania which are in effect as
of the date of execution of this Agreement.
7.6
This Agreement shall be binding and shall inure to the
benefit of the parties hereto and their respective heirs,
executors, administrators, successors and assigns.
7.7
This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding of the
parties and supersedes any and all prior agreements and
negotiations between them. There are no representations or
warranties other than those expressly set forth herein.
7.8
If any term, condition, clause, section, 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
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in all other respects, this Agreement shall be valid and continue
in rull rorce, efrect, and operation. Likewise, the railure or
any party to meet his or her obligation under anyone or more of
the articles and sections herein shall in no way void or alter
the remaining obligations or the parties.
7.9
It is specifically understood and agreed that this Agreement
constitutes an equitable distribution or property, both real and
personal, which was legally and beneficially acquired by Husband
and Wife, or either of them, during the marriage as contemplated
by the Domestic Relations Code of the Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania.
7.10
The parties warrant and represent that they have made full
disclosure of all assets prior to the execution of this
Agreement.
7.11
In the event either party to this Agreement shall breach any
term, covenant or other obligation herein, the non-breaching
party shall be entitled, in addition to all other remedies
available at law or in equity, to recover from the breaching
party all costs which the non-breaching party may incur,
including but not limited to filing fees and attorney's fees, in
any action or proceeding to enforce the terms of this Agreement.
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IN HIE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE
DOROTHY J. PYLE.
Defendant
NO. 96-5925 CIVIL TERM
QUALIFIED DOMESTIC RELATIONS ORDER
AND NOW, this ~'day of
1"-'1
, 1997, in order to satisfY the requirements
oflaw pertaining to the equitable distribution of certain pension rights or benefits, iT IS
HEREBY ORDERED AND DECREED as follows:
I. This Order shall apply to any pension plan, retirement plan, or pension benefits
acquired by the Plaintiff, Paul E. Pyle, with the International Union of Operating Engineers as a
result of his affiliation with the International Union of Operating Engineers.
2. The name ofthe plan participant in said pension is Paul E. Pyle, and his address, as
ot 'l date of this Order, is 1868 600th Street, Newell,lowa, 50568. His social security number
is 277-22-2407.
3. The alternate payee under litis Order is Dorothy 1. Pyle, whose address is 6
Graystone Road, Carlisle, Pennsylvania, 17013. Her social security number is 277-20-4048.
4. The parties were married on February 6, 1947. Paul E. Pyle became a member of
the International Union of Operating Engin~ers on January 21, 1963. The parties separated on
October 21, 1996.
5. The alternate payee, Dorothy J. Pyle, shall be entitled to receive the entire monthly
benefit (including death benefils, so long as she is alive) payable in connection with the plan
pursuant to the Separation and Property Selllement Agreement execuled by the parties and dated
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December 13, 1996. Said benefits to be paid to alternate payee for her life. and the death of the
plan participant shall not atrect the rights of the alternate payee herein.
6. Should the pension benefits of the plan participant, Paul E. Pyll!, be lost, forfeited,
or denied him for any reaSDn, he shall litigate to a reasonable extent his claim for such pension or
retirement benefits so as to preserve them for himself or for the alternate payee, Dorothy J. Pyle.
The costs of said litigation shall be borne by thc Plaintitr and Dcfendant in proportion to their then
respective interests.
7. Each party shall bc responsible for the payment of all taxes due on his or her share
of said pcnsion.
8. All payments to Dorolhy J. Pyle shall be made dircctly to her, to the extent
allowed by the terms of the plan unless the entity making payment to her of such benefits shall
require the payments to be made to her through the Domestic Relalions Office in which event all
payments shall be made to her through the Cumberland County Domestic Relations Office
pursuant to this Order.
9. Both Paul E. Pyle and Dorothy J. Pyle shall, at all times in the future, fully
cooperate with each other, their counsel, this court and the person or entity administering the said
pcnsion plan, to secure, etrecluate and perform the provisions of this Order relating to the
retirement payments or other benefits. This Court shall retain jurisdiclion of lhis matter for any
and all purposes relating to lhe said pension, retirement plan or other benefits at all times in the
future.
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forth in this Agroement, without recognition of gain on such
transfers and subject to tho c~rry-ovor b~sis provision~ of said
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plJflflllflSinn of ..11 person.. I properl.y currently in their
poauousinn.
E:l(cnpt liS proviue for hnrllin, Witc nil.. I I ml\~,ll no
claim whatsoever tor any persondl property in HUflband'u
POSSIJ55ion. Additionally, IJxcept as provided tor h"~rldn, Hll!lh~nd
shall make no claim wh~tsoever for any peruon~\ propert.y in
wifo's poosossion. Should it be n~coss~ry for eithllr party to
execute any documents to convey tile to any such real or pcrflon~l
property in the other party's possession, they shall do flO within
thirty (JO) days of the execution of this Agreement or within
thirty (JO) days of the request from the opposing party.
a. Within thirty (30) days of the execution of this
Agreement, Husband shall transfer any right, title and interest
in the marital home located at 6 Greystone Drive, Carlisle,
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania to Wife.
b. Wife will retain all right, title and interest in a
certain mobile home in Florida.
c, Wife will receive a life estate in Husband's insurctncc
and retirement with International Union of operat.ing Engineers
through a Qualified Domestic Relation Order prepared by wiC~'u
counsel.
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION. LAW
IN DIVORCE
v.
DOROTHY J. PYLE,
Defendant
NO. 96-5925 CIVIL TERM
fETITIQN FOR RULE TO SHOW CAUSE
AND NOW, comes the Pelilioner, Dorothy J. Pyle, the Defendant in the above.
caplioned divorce action, by and through her attorney, Michael A. Scherer, Esquire,
and respectfully represents:
1. The Pelilioner is Dorothy J. Pyle, an adult individual who resides at 6
Greystone Road, Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
2. The Respondent is the Interna1ional Union of Operating Engineers of
Eastern Pennsylvania (hereinafter "Union"), with a principal place of business at 1375
Virginia Drive, #102, Fort Washington, Pennsylvania 19034,
3. The Petitioner was divorced from Paul Pyle on July 8, 1997, by virtue of a
Decree signed by this Honorable Court.
4. On July 29, 1997, this HonDrable Court entered a Qualified Domestic
Relations Order (hereinafter "Order") which directed the division of certain pension
benefits which accrued to the parties as a result of Paul Pyle's employment with the
Union.
5. The Order in this case was deemed to be a "Qualified Domeslic Relalions
Order" by the Union as evidenced by Betsy Shamerhorn's February 18, 1997 letter to
undersigned c01Jnsel, which has been allached hereto as "Exhibit A."
7. The Petitioner was awarded substantial pension benefi1s in this case
6. The Union has refused to cooperated In implementing this Order despi1e
undersigned counsel's efforts to secure compliance with the Order. See "Exhibit B"
attached hereto, which Is an April 9, 1998 letter sent to the Union by certified mail.
pursuant to a Property Se1t1ement Agreemen1, and those benefits have been sent
directly to 1he Plaintiff, Paul Pyle, con1rary to the terms of the Quelified Domestic
Relations Order,
WHEREFORE, the Petitioner, Dorothy Pyle, respeclfully requests that this
Honorable Court issue a Rule upon the Union to show cause why the Respondent,
International Union of Operating Engineers of Eastern Pennsylvania and Delaware
ShDUld not be held in Contempt of Court for failing to implement the Qualified Domestic
Relations Order issued in this case.
Respeclfully submitted,
O'BRIEN, BARIC & SCHERER
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February 18, 1997
Michael A. scherer
O'Brien, Baric & Scherer
17 West South Street
Carlisle PA 17013
RE: Paul Pyle
Dorothy Pyle
Dear Mr, Scherer:
We have determined that the referenced domestice relations
order does meet the requirements of a "qualified domestic
relations order" defined by the Retirement Equity Act of 1984.
Accordinly, we will begin to pay to the alternate payee
specified in the order when the Divorce Decree has been submitted
to the Pension Fund office.
Alternate payee is entitled to $ 623.50 per month until
Mr. Paul Pyle's death. Upon his death Mrs Dorothy Pyle would be
entitled to $ 311.75 per month.
A copy of the Pension Plan is enclosed.
If there are any questions please feel free to contact our
office,
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Betsy Shamerhorn
Pension Department
International Union of Operating Engineers of
Eastern Pennsylvania and DelawarE Benefits Plans
Union Meeting Center, Suite 220
925 Harvest Drive
.Blue Bell, Pennsylvania 19422
RE: Paul Pvle-Dorothv Pvle
Dear Ms, Shamerhorn:
I represent Dorothy Pyle, who had a Qualified Domestic Relations Order entered
in her favor on July 2S, 1997 in connection with her divorce from Paul Pyle, Paul Pyle
is a member of InternatiDnal Union of Operating Engineers, You had previously written
to me in February 16,1997 indicating that the Order I submitted to YDU met the
requirement of a "Qualified Domestic Relations Order: and I forwarded you a certified
copy of the Qualified Domestic RelatiDns Order entered in this case on July 29, 1997
by the Honorable Kevin A. Hess of the Court of Common Pleas Df Cumberland County,
To date, Paul Pyle continues to receive pension benelits directly, which is
contrary to the directives in the Qualified Domestic Relations Order, Please contact
me Immcdiutcly to rectify this situation, As set forth in 011' July 31,1997 leller, all
pension benefits should be mailed directly to my client, Dorothy J. Pyle, 6 Greystone
Road, Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013. Furthermore, there should be no deduction
made frDm the benelit check
11001; forw8'd to hearin[l from l'oU rf[lard:ng this matler at I'our earliest
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