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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
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DECREE IN
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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 final order has not yet
been entered;
The terms of the parties' Marital Settlement Agreement, dated October 30, 2001
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and attached hereto are incorporated herein but not merged herewith.
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NUUUTALSETTLEMENTAGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT, made this ;)()'i-'- day of ~~6.u- , 2001, by and
between Pamela D. Smyser, of 46 Bayberry Drive, Mechanicsburg, P A 17055 (hereinafter
"WIFE") and John J. Smyser, of6405 Glenwood Street, Apartment 6, Mechanicsburg, PA
17055, (hereinafter "HUSBAND");
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WHEREAS, the parties hereto were married on June 5, 1993, and separated Qtl:J;anuary c'
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WHEREAS, the parties have two (2) minor children of this marriage, namely Codie
Smyser, date of birth 12/22/94, and Tyler Smyser, date of birth 7/13/96 ; and
WHEREAS, difficulties have arisen between the parties and it is therefore their intention
to live separate and apart for the rest of their lives and the parties are desirous of settling
completely the economic and other rights and obligations between each other, including, but
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not limited to: the equitable distribution of the marital property; past, present and future
support; alimony, alimony pendente lite; and, in general, any and all other claims and possible
claims by one against the other or against their respective estates; and
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the covenants and promises hereinafter to be
kept and performed by each party and intending to be legally bound hereby, the parties do
hereby agree as follows:
1. ADVICE OF COUNSEL.
The provisions of this Agreement and their legal effect have been fully explained to the
parties by their respective counsel. WIFE is represented by Debra Denison Cantor, Esquire
of Reager & Adler, PC. HUSBAND is represented by Philip Spare, Esquire of Snellbaker,
Brenneman & Spare, p,c.
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The parties further declare that each is executing the Agreement freely and voluntarily
having either obtained sufficient knowledge and disclosure of their respective legal rights and
obligations, or if counsel has not been consulted, expressly waiving the right to obtain such
knowledge, The parties each acknowledge that this Agreement is fair and equitable and is not
the result of any fraud, coercion, duress, undue influence or collusion,
2, DIVORCE ACTION,
The parties acknowledge that their marriage is irretrievably broken and that they shall
secure a mutual consent no fault divorce pursuant to ~ 3301(c) of the Divorce Code, A divorce
action was filed by with the Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania at
Civil Action N. 2000-390. The parties agree to execute Affidavits of Consent for divorce and
Waivers of Notice of Intention to Request Entry of a Divorce Decree concurrently with the
execution of this Agreement or upon expiration of ninety (90) days.
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This Agreement shall remain in full force and effect after such time as a final decree in
divorce may be entered with respect to the parties, The parties agree that the terms of this ,
Agreement shall be incorporated into any Divorce Decree which may be entered with respect
to them and specifically referenced in the Divorce Decree, This Agreement shall not merge with
the divorce decree, but shall continue to have independent contractual significance.
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3, DATE OF EXECUTION,
The "date of execution" and "execution date" of this Agreement shall be defined as the
date upon which it is executed by the parties if they have each executed the Agreement on the
same date, Otherwise, the "date of execution" or "execution date" of this Agreement shall be
defined as the date of execution by the party last executing this Agreement.
4, MUTUAL RELEASES,
Each party absolutely and unconditionally release the other and the estate of the other
from any and all rights and obligations which either may have for past, present, or future
obligations, arising out of the marital relationship or otherwise, including all rights and benefits
under the Pennsylvania Divorce Code of 1980, and amendments except as described herein.
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Each party absolutely and unconditionally releases the other and his or her heirs,
executors, and estate from any claims arising by virtue of the marital relationship of the parties,
The above release shall be effective whether such claims arise by way of widow's or widower's
rights, family exemption, 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 Pennsylvania, any state, Commonwealth, or territory of the United States, or any other
country,
Except for any cause of action for divorce which either party may have or claim to have,
each party gives to the other by the execution of this Agreement an absolute and unconditional
release form all claims whatsoever, in law or in equity which either party now has against the
other.
5. FINANCIAL AND PROCEDURAL DISCLOSURE,
The parties confirm that each has relied on the accuracy of the financial disclosure of the .
other as an inducement to the execution of this Agreement. Each party understands that he/she
had the right to obtain from the other party a complete inventory or list of all property that
either or both parties owned at the time of separation or currently and that each party had the
right to have all such property valued by means of appraisals or otherwise, Both parties
understand that they have right to have a court hold hearings and make decisions on the matters
covered by this Agreement. Both parties hereby acknowledge that this Agreement is fair and
equitable, and that the terms adequately provide for his or her interests, and that this Agreement
is not a result of fraud, duress or undue influence exercised by either party upon the other or by
any person or persons upon either party,
6, SEPARATION/NON-INTERFERENCE.
WIFE and HUSBAND may and shall, at all times hereafter, live separate and apart.
They shall be free from any interference, direct or indirect, by the other in all respects as fully
as if they were unmarried. Each may, for his or her separate use or benefit, conduct, carry on
and engage in any business, occupation, profession or employment which to him or her may
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seem advisable, WIFE and HUSBAND shall not harass, disturb, or malign each other or the
respective families of each other.
7, REAL PROPERTY,
The parties are the joint owners of real property located at 46 Bayberry Drive,
Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania 17055, HUSBAND waives any right, title and interest he may
have in said property and agrees to execute a deed transferring the property to WIFE
concurrently with the execution of this Marital Settlement Agreement. It is agreed by the
parties that HUSBAND's counsel shall retain the deed in escrow pending WIFE's refinance or
assumption of the mortgage obligation,
Concurrently with the execution of this Agreement, if not beforehand, the parties' shall
execute documents provided by the Department of Veterans' Affairs for WIFE's assumption
of the parties' mortgage, Specifically, HUSBAND agrees to complete Form 26-6381 and make
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the $5.00 payment for submission. WIFE agrees to complete Form 26-6382, and Form 6807,
Said forms shall be filed by counsel for WIFE in an attempt to obtain a release ofliability from
the Department of V eterans' Affairs, In the event that WIFE is able to receive the release from
liability, WIFE shall assume the mortgage ahd HUSBAND shall bear no additional
responsibility to either the mortgage company or the Department of Veterans' Affairs.
In the event that WIFE is unable to obtain the release ofliability, she shall have a period
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of 24 months to apply to refinance the marital home, Upon the expiration ofthe 24-month
period, upon request of either party, the home may be listed for sale, WIFE shall be entitled to
the receipt of all proceeds from the sale of the home and HUSBAND shall cooperate in all
manner necessary to effectuate the sale. WIFE hereby agrees to be wholly responsible for all
costs and payments associated with the home, including mortgage, taxes, insurance and
maintenance and repair obligations, In the event that WIFE misses two (2) consecutive
mortgage payments, and upon notification by HUSBAND, the home shall be immediately
listed for sale,
WIFE further agrees to restore by refinance or sale, HUSBAND'S Veteran's Affairs
entitlement within 8 years of the date of the execution of this agreement.
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8. DEBTS.
If a party has acquired debt, the parties agree that each shall assume full and complete
responsibility for his or her own debts,
HUSBAND represents and warrants to WIFE that since the separation he has not, and
in the future he will not, contract or incur any debt or liability for which WIFE or her estate
might be responsible, and he shall indemnifY and save WIFE harmless from any and all claims
or demands made against her by reason of such debts or obligations incurred by him since the
date of said separation, except as otherwise set forth herein,
WIFE represents and warrants to HUSBAND that since the separation she has not, and
in the future she will not, contract or incur any debt or liability for which HUSBAND or his
estate might be responsible, and he shall indemnify and save HUSBAND harmless from any
and all claims or demands made against him by reason of such debts or obligations incurred by
her since the date of said separation, except as otherwise set forth herein.
9, RETIREMENT AND DISABILITY BENEFITS,
WIFE has a pension through her employment at Boscov's, HUSBAND has retirement
available to him at Fry Communications, HUSBAND specifically represents that he has no
federal retirement plan, including FERS, TSP or any other type of retirement. WIFE hereby
waives any and all right, title and interest to retirement held by HUSBAND, HUSBAND
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hereby agrees to waive any and all right, title and interest he may have to WIFE's pension plan
at Boscov's,
The parties specifically waive any and all other retirement benefits obtained by the
parties pre-marriage, during marriage, and post-separation. The individual who holds said
benefits shall own the property solely and individually. Each party waives their right to title and
interest to the other party's benefit.
Husband received a lump sum payment for a service connected disability and is eligible
to receive a monthly disability payment in the future. WIFE hereby waives any right, title and
interest that she may have in any future disability payment(s) HUSBAND may receive.
10. BANK ACCOUNTS.
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The parties had marital bank accounts at the time of their separation. The parties agree
that said bank accounts were divided to their satisfaction.
The parties agree that any bank accounts held solely in individual names shall become
the sole and separate property of the party in whose name it is registered. Each party does
hereby specifically waive and release his/her right, title and interest in the other party's
respective accounts,
1 L INCOME.
The parties agree to exchange W-2s for 1999 and 2000 as well as copies of the 2000 tax
returns within ten (10) days of the execution of this Agreement ifso requested in writing by the
other party,
12, PERSONAL PROPERTY.
Except as set forth here below, the parties hereto mutually agree that they have divided
all furniture, household fumishings and personal property between them in a manner agreeable "
to both parties. The parties mutually agree that each party shall from and afterthe date of this
Agreement be the sole and separate owner of all tangible personal property in his or her
possession,
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13, VEIDCLES,
The parties are the owners of a 1994 Grand Am. HUSBAND hereby agrees to transfer
any and all interest he has in the vehicle to WIFE. Husband agrees to execute all
documentation necessary to effectuate said transfer within ten (10) days of the execution of this
Agreement The parties are also the owners of a 1994 GMC pick-up truck. This vehicle is in
HUSBAND's name alone and WIFE hereby agrees to waive any right, title and interest she
may have to said vehicle. In the event that there are any debts associated with said vehicles, the
party receiving the vehicle agrees to be solely and completely responsible for said debts, All
debts are to be refinanced in the party's name within 30 days of the execution of this
Agreement, and the parties agree to indemnify and hold the other harmless for all debts
associated with the vehicles retained by either party.
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14, INCOME TAX.
Heretofore, the parties fIled joint federal and state tax returns, In the event that the
parties are subject to a review or tax audit that results in the imposition of interest and penalties,
the party to whom the under-reporting or error can be credited to shall bear sole responsibility
for the payment of the interest and penalty and shall indemnify and hold the other harmless
from such responsibility,
All property transfers in this Agreement are intended to be tax free transfers pursuant to
the Internal Revenue Code,
HUSBAND acknowledges that he may fIle an amended joint 1999 tax return based up,on
the change of status of monies received by the parties for a service-connected disability.
HUSBAND agrees to provide WIFE with a copy of the amended return to review and approve, \
Any amendment shall be fIled jointly. HUSBAND agrees to pay to WIFE one-half of any
refund no later than twenty (20) days from the date of receipt. HUSBAND shall bear sole
responsibility for any deficiency,
15, BANKRUPTCY OR REORGANIZATION PROCEEDINGS.
In the event that either party becomes a debtor in any bankruptcy or financial
reorganization proceedings of any kind while any obligations remain to be performed by that
party for the benefit of the other party pursuant to the provisions of this Agreement, the debtor
spouse hereby waives, releases and relinquishes any right to claim any exemption (whether
granted under State or Federal law) to any property remaining in the debtor as a defense to any
claim made pursuant hereto by the creditor-spouse as set forth herein, including all attorney fees
and costs incurred in the enforcement of this paragraph or any other provision of this
Agreement. No obligation created by this Agreement shall be discharged or dischargeable,
regardless of Federal or State law to the contrary, and each party waives any and all right to
assert that obligation hereunder is discharged or dischargeable,
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The parties mutually agree that in the event of bankruptcy or financial reorganization
proceedings by either party in the future, any monies to be paid to the other party, or to a third
party, pursuant to the terms of this Agreement shall constitute support and maintenance and
shall not be discharged in bankruptcy,
16. ALIMONY, SUPPORT, AND ALIMONY PENDENTE LITE.
The parties hereby expressly waive, release, discharge and give up any and all rights or
claims which either may now or hereafter have for spousal support, alimony pendente lite,
alimony, or maintenance. The parties further release any rights that they may have to seek
modification of the terms of this Agreement in a court oflaw or equity, with the understanding
that this Agreement constitutes a final determination for all time of either party's obligations to
contribute to the support or maintenance cifthe other,
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17. ATTORNEY FEES, COURT COSTS,
Each party hereby agrees to be solely responsible for his or her own counsel fees, costs .
and expenses. Neither shall seek any contribution thereto from the other except as otherwise
expressly provided herein,
18. ATTORNEYS' 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 breaching party will pay all
reasonable attorneys' fees, court costs and expenses (including interest and travel costs, if
applicable) which are incurred by the other party in enforcing the Agreement, whether
enforcement is ultimately achieved by litigation or by amicable resolution, It is the specific
Agreement and intent of the parties that a breaching or wrongdoing party shall bear the
obligation of any and all costs, expenses and reasonable counsel fees incurred by the
nonbreaching party in protecting and enforcing his or her rights under this Agreement.
19. WAIVER OF RIGHTS.
Both parties hereby waive the following procedural rights:
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(a.) The right to obtain an inventory and the appraisement of
all marital and non-marital property;
(b,) The right to obtain an income and expense statement of
either party;
(c.) The right to have all property identified and appraised;
(d.) The right to discovery as provided by the Pennsylvania
Rules of Civil Procedure; and
(e,) The right to have the court make all determinations
regarding marital and non-marital property, equitable distribution,
spousal support, alimony pendente lite, alimony, counsel fees and costs
and expenses.
20. MUTUAL COOPERATION,
WIFE and HUSBAND shall mutually cooperate with each other in order to carry
through the terms of this Agreement, including but not limited to, the signing of documents, .
21. VOID CLAUSES,
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
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provision shall be stricken from this Agreement, and in all other respects this Agreement shall
be valid and continue in full force, effect and operation.
22, APPLICABLE LAW,
This Agreement shall be construed under the laws of the Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania,
23. 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.
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24, CONTRACT INTERPRETATION,
For purposes of contract interpretation and for the purpose in resolving any ambiguity
herein, the parties agree that this Agreement was prepared jointly by the parties,
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have set their hands and seals of the day
first above written.
This Agreement is executed in duplicate, and in counterparts, WIFE and HUSBAND
acknowledge the receipt of a duly executed copy hereof.
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COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
On the J{Jl-h day of (!)c}oh er ,2001, before me, a Notary
Public in and for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, the undesigned officer, personally
appeared Pamela D. Smyser, known to me (or satisfactory proven) to be one of the parties
executing the foregoing instrument, and she acknowledges the foregoing instrument to be her
free act and deed,
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and notarial seal the day and
year first above written.
Notarial Seal
Susanne K. Sather, Notary Public
Camp Hill Boro, C~mberland County
My Commission Expires Aug. 25. 2005
Member, pennsyl~enl.Assoclallol1 01 Notar1ElS
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On the 3:>'\-'- day of bc.~ ,2001, before me, a Notary
Public in and for the Gommonwealth of {J-A , the undesigned officer, personally
appeared J obn J. Smyser, known to me (or satisfactory proven) to be on of the parties executing
the foregoing instrument, and he acknowledges the foregoing instrument to be his free act and
deed,
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and notarial seal the day and
year first above written.
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Deborah l. Brenneman, Notary Public
Camp Hill Bora, Cumborland County
My Commission Expires June 18, 2002
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JOHN 1. SMYSER,
Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYL VANIA
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: NO, 2000-390
PAMELAD, SMYSER,
Defendant
: 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 S 3301(c) of the Divorce
Code,
2, Date and mauner of service of the Complaint: Service was accepted by the
Defendant on the 27th day of January, 200, by certified mail, return receipt requested, receipt
number Z 489586699,
3, Date of execution ofthe Affidavit of Consent required by S 3301(c) of the
Divorce Code: by John J. Smyser, Plaintiff, on October 30,2001; by Pamela D, Smyser,
Defendant, on October 30, 2001.
4, Related claims pending: Settled by Agreement dated October 30, 2001.
5, Date Plaintiffs Waiver of Notice in S 3301(c) Divorce was filed with the
Prothonotary: October 30, 2001
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Date Defendant's Waiver of Notice in S 3301(c) Divorce was filed with
the Prothonotary: October 30, 2001
DATED: [OJ-=?D){) I
By:
Respectfully submitted,
REAGER & ADLER, PC
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D ,ISON CANTOR, ESQUIRE
LD, No, 66378
2331 Market Street
Camp Hill, PA 17011-4642
(717) 763-1383
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NO, 2000 - 396
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
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PAMELAD, SMYSER,
Defendant
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NOTICE TO DEFEND 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 case
may proceed without you and a decree of divorce 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 divorce is indignities or irretrievable breakdown of the marriage, you
may request that the court require you and your spouse to attend marriage counseling prior to a
divorce decree being handed down by the court, A list of marriage counselors is available in the
Office of the Prothonotary at the Cumberland County Court House, Carlisle, You are advised
that this list is kept as a convenience to you and you are not bound to choose a counselor from the
list, All necessary arrangements and the cost of counseling sessions are to be borne by you and
your spouse,
IF YOU DO NOT FILE A CLAIM FOR ALIMONY, DIVISION OF PROPERTY,
LAWYER'S FEES OR EXPENSES BEFORE A DIVORCE OR ANNULJI.1ENT 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 WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP,
Cumberland County Bar Association
2 Liberty Avenue
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
(717) 249-3166
SNELBAKER, BRENNEMAN & SPARE, PC
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NO, 2000 - .390
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NO, 2000 - J96
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
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IN DIVORCE
COMPLAINT
1. Plaintiff JOHN J. SMYSER, is an adult individual residing at 6405 Glenwood Street,
Apartment 6, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17055,
2, Defendant PAMELA D, SMYSER, is an adult individual residing at 46 Bayberry
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5, There have been no prior actions of divorce or for annulment between the parties
hereto in this or any other jurisdiction since the date of the marriage averred in Paragraph
4, above.
6. Neither party is a member of the armed forces ofthe United States of America.
7, The Plaintiff avers as the grounds upon which this action is based is that the marriage
between the parties hereto is irretrievably broken,
8, The Plaintiff has been advised that counseling is available and that Plaintiff may have
the right to request that the Court require the parties to participate in counseling,
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff requests this Court to enter a decree in divorce divorcing Plaintiff
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and Defendant from the bonds of matrimony and to order such other relief as the Court deems
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44 West Main Street
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Telephone: 717-697-8528
Attorneys for Plaintiff John 1. Smyser
Date: January 17. 2000
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VERIFICATION
I verifY that the statements made in the foregoing Complaint are true and correct I
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Plaintiff
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NO. 2000-390 CIVIL TERM
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
PAMELAD, SMYSER,
Defendant
IN DIVORCE
AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE
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Philip H. Spare, Esquire, being duly sworn according to law deposes and says: that he is
a principal in the law firm of Snelbaker, Brenneman & Spare, P. C, being the attorneys for John
J. Smyser, the Plaintiff in the above captioned action in divorce; that on January 24,2000, he did
send to Defendant Pamela D, Smyser by certified mail, return receipt requested, restricted
delivery, a duly certified copy ofthe Complaint in Divorce which was filed in the above
captioned action as evidenced by the attached cover letter of the same date and Receipt for
Certified Mail No. Z 489 586 699; that both the Complaint and cover letter were duly received
by Pamela D, Smyser, the Defendant herein, as evidenced by the return receipt card for said
certified mail dated January 27, 2000; that a copy of the aforementioned cover letter dated
January 24, 2000 is attached hereto and incorporated by reference herein as "Exhibit A" and that
the original Receipt for Certified Mail and the Domestic Return Receipt are attached hereto and
incorporated by reference herein as "Exhibit B"; and that the foregoing facts are true and correct
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RICHARD C SNELBAKER
KEITH O. BRENNEMAN
PHILIP H. SPARE
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January 24,2000
Pamela D. Smyser
46 Bayberry Drive
Mechanicsburg, PAl 7055
Re: John J. Smyser v. Pamela D, Smyser
Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County, P A
No. 2000-390 Civil Term
Civil Action - In Divorce
Deal' Ms. Smyser:
Enclosed for service upon you is a certified, true and correct copy of the
Complaint which was recently filed in the above referenced matter, You should
review this matter with your attorney and have him or her contact me to discuss
how this matter can be resolved.
Very truly yours,
Philip H, Spare
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CC: John J, Smyser (w/enclosure)
Via certified mail, restricted delivery, return receipt
Requested, parcel No, Z 489 586 699
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
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CIVIL ACTION - LAW
PAMELAD. SMYSER,
Defendant
IN DIVORCE
PLAINTIFF'S AFFIDA VII OF CONSENT
UNDER SECTION 3301(C) OF THE DIVORCE CODE
1. A complaint in divorce under Section 3301(c) of the Divorce Code was filed on the
21 st day of January, 2000,
2, The marriage of the Plaintiff and the Defendant is irretrievably broken and ninety (90)
days have elapsed from the date of the filing and service ofthe Complaint
3. I consent to the entry of a final decree of divorce after service of notice of intention to
request entry of the decree,
4, I verify that the statements made in this Affidavit are true and correct I understand
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PAMELA D, SMYSER,
Defendant
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PLAINTIFF'S WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION
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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,
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PAMELA D, SMYSER,
Defendant
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: IN DIVORCE
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TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
The Social Security number of the Plaintiff, Pamela D, Smyser is 224-29-0502,
The Social Security number of the Defendant, John J, Smyser is 189-54-3983,
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Please withdraw the Petition for Special Relief in the above-captioned matter.
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