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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY
STATE OF
PENNA.
CURTIS D. EVANS,
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No. 2000
463
Plaintiff
VERSUS
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JAYNE A. EVANS.
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Defendant
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DECREE IN
DIVORCE
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AND NOW,
DECREED THAT
CURTIS D. EVANS
, PLAINTIFF,
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JAYNE A. EVANS
, DEFENDANT,
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ARE DIVORCED FROM THE BONDS OF MATRIMONY.
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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; \JO~
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The Marital Settlement Aqreement dated Mar~h R, ~nn1,
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MARITAL SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT, made thiS.:t. day of ~ 2001 between JAYNE A.
EVANS, (hereinafter referred to as WIFE) and CURTIS D. EVANS, (hereinafter referred to as
HUSBAND).
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, Husband and Wife were lawfu1ly married on October I, 1988, in Schuylkill
County, Pennsylvania; and
WHEREAS, two (2) children were born of this marriage: Aidan C. Evans born August 5,
1992, and Griffin D. Evans born August 16, 1995,
WHEREAS, disputes and difficulties have arisen between the parties, and it is the present
intention of Husband and Wife to live separate and apart, and the parties hereto are desirous of
settling their respective financial and property rights and obligations as between each other, including
without limitation by specification: the settling of all matters between them relating to the past,
present, and future support and/or maintenance of Wife by Husband or Husband by Wife; the settling
of all matters between them relating to the equitable division of marital property; and, in general, the
settling of any and all claims and possible claims by one against the other or against their respective
estates; and
WHEREAS, Husband and Wife declare that each has had a full and fi1ir opportunity to obtain
independent legal advice of counsel ofhis or her selection; that Wife has been represented by Linda
A. Clotfelter, Esquire and Husband has been represented by Michael S. Travis, Esquire. The parties
represent and warrant that they have fully disclosed to each other all assets of any nature owned by
each, all debts or obligations for which the other party may be liable in whole or part, and all sources
and amounts of income. The parties acknowledge that they fully understand the filets, and they
acknowledge and accept that this Agreement, is, under the circumstances, fi1ir and equitable, and that
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it is being entered into freely and voluntarily, with such knowledge and that execution of this
Agreement is not the result of any duress or undue influence and that it is not the result of any
improper or illegal agreement or agreements.
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and of the mutual promises,
covenants and undertakings hereinafter set forth and for other good and valuable consideration,
receipt of which is hereby acknowledged by each of the parties hereto, Husband and Wife, each
intending to be legally bound hereby, covenant and agree as follows:
1. PERSONAL RIGHTS. It shall be lawful for each Husband and Wife at all times
hereafter to live separate and apart from the other party at such place as he or she may from time to
time choose or deem fit. The parties shall be free from any control, restraint, interference or
authority, direct or indirect, by the other in all respects as fully as if they were unmarried, except as
may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this Agreement. Husband and Wife shall not molest,
harass, disturb or malign each other or the respective families of each other nor compel or attempt
to compel the other to cohabit or dwell by any means in any manner whatsoever with him or her. 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. MUTUAL RELEASE. Husband and Wife each do hereby mutually remise, release,
quitclaim and forever discharge the other, for all time to come, and for all purposes whatsoever, of.
and from any and all rights, titles and interests, or claims in or against the property (including income
and gains from property hereinafter accrning) of the other or against the estate of such 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 act,
contracts, engagements or liabilities of such other or by way of dower or curtesy; or claims in the
nature of dower or curtesy or widow's or widower's rights, fiunily exception 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
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deceased spouse's estate, whether arising under the law of Pennsylvania, any state, commonwealth
or territory of the United States, or any other country, or the right to act as personal representative
of the estate of the other; or any rights which any party may now have or aay time hereafter have for
past, present, future support, maintenance, alimony, alimony pendente lite, counsel fees, costs or
expenses, whether arising as a result of the marital relation or otherwise; except all rights and
agreements and obligations of whatsoever nature arising or which may arise under this Agreement
or for breach of any provision hereof. It is the intention of Husband and Wile to give to each other,
by the execution of the Agreement, a full, complete and general release With respect to any and all
property of any kind or nature, real, personal or mixed, which the other now owns or may hereafter
acquire, 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 provision hereof.
It is further specifically understood and agreed by and between the parties hereto that each
accepts the provisions herein made by the other in lieu of and in full settlement and satisfaction of any
and all of their rights against the other or any past, present and future claims on account of support
and maintenance; that it is specifically understood and agreed that the payments, transfers and other
considerations herein recited so comprehend and discharge any and all such claims by each other
against the other, and are, inter alia, in full settlement and satisfilction and in lieu of their past, present
and future claims against the other in account of maintenance and support, and also alimony, alimony
pendente lite, counsel fees, costs and expenses, as well as any and all claims to equitable distribution
of property, both real and personal, and any other charge of any nature whatsoever pertaining to any
divorce proceedings which may have been or may be instituted in any court in the Commonwealth
of Pennsylvania or any other jurisdiction, including any other counsel fees, costs and expenses
incurred or to be charged by any counsel arising inany manner whatsoever, except as may be incurred
in connection with a breach of the Agreement as set furth hereinafter in paragraph 23.
3. RELEASE OF TESTAMENTARY CLAIMS. Except as provided for in this
Agreement, each of the parties hereto shall have the right to dispose ofhis or her property by last will
and testament or otherwise, and each of them agrees that the estate of the other, whether real,
personal or mixed, shall be and belong to the person or persons who would have become entitled
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thereto as if the decedent had been the last to die. Except as set forth herein, this provision is
intended to constitute a mutual waiver by the parties of any rights to take against each other's estate
whatsoever, and is intended to confer third-party beneficiary rights upon the other heirs and
beneficiaries of each. Either party may, however, make such provision for the other as he or she may
desire in an by his or her last will and testament; and each of the parties further covenants and agrees
that he or she will permit any will of the other to be probated and allowed administration; and that
neither Husband nor Wife will claim against or contest the will and estate of the other except as
necessary to enforce any breach by the decedent of any provision of this Agreement. Each of the
parties hereby releases, relinquishes and waives any and all rights to act as personal representative of
the other party's estate. Each of the parties hereto further covenants and agrees for himself and
herself and his or her heirs, executors, administrators or assigns, for the purpose of enforcing any of
the rights relinquished under this Agreement.
4. FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE. The parties waive their rights to reqnire the filing of
financial statements by the other, although the parties have been advised by their respective attorneys
that it is their legal right to have these disclosures made prior to entering into this Agreement and by
entering into this Agreement without reliance upon financial disclosure, the parties are forever
waiving their right to request or use that as a basis to overturn this Agreement or any part thereof.
5. INCOME TAX CONSIDERATIONS. The transfers of property pursuant to this
Agreement are transfers between Husband and Wife incident to their divorce and as such are
nontaxable, with no gain or loss recognized. The transferee's basis in the property shall be the
adjusted basis of the transferor immediately before the transfer. The transfers herein are an equal
division of marital property for full and adequate consideration and as such will not result in any gift
tax liability.
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6. PENSION. PROFIT-SHARING. RETIREMENT. CREDIT UNION OR OTHER
EMPLOYMENT-RELATED PLANS. The parties hereto acknowledge that Husband has certain
pension, retirement, and/or other valuable benefits accrued through employment during the course
of their marriage, more specifically described as follows:
Salomon Smith Barney, Inc.
Account 724-23777-16 503
Central P A MRI Center
PS/401K Plan DID 6/01194
Dr. William B. Miller ET AL TTEE
FBO Curtis Evans
Value July, 2000
$ 86,112.72 401(k)
$ 21.181.07 Money Pension
$ 107,293.79
Sixty (60%) = $ 64,376.29 to Wife
The parties agree that Husband will transfer to WIfe a sum equal to Sixty Percent (60%) of
the value of his retirement or other employment-related account from Central PA MRI Center,
utilizing the value as of July, 2000, listed above, by Qualified Domestic Relations Order(s)
(hereinafter "QDRO'') to be prepared at Husband's expense. The distribution offunds to WIfe shall
be effective pursuant to the specific terms of each plan as well as state and federal law. The parties
agree that the court shall retain jurisdiction over this matter in the event that action to prepare and
complete a QDRO is deferred until after the time of entry of a decree in divorce. The rights to be
conferred by said QDRO orders shall be effective in conferring rights in said property to WIfe as of
the date the parties execute the eonsent to QDRO or the date this Agreement is executed, whichever
is first.
7. EOUITABLE DISTRIBUTION OF MARITAL PROPERTY. The parties have
attempted to distnbute their marital property in a manner which conforms to the criteria set furth in
Section 3502 of the Pennsylvania Divorce Code and taking into account the fullowing considerations:
the length of marriage; the age, health, station, amount and sources of income, vocational skills,
employability, estate, liabilities and needs of each of the parties; the contribution of each party to the
education, training or increased earning power of the other party; the opportunity of each party for
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further acquisitions 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 or dissipation of each
party in the acquisition, preservation, depreciation or appreciation of the marital property, including
the contribution of each spouse as a homemaker the value of the property set apart to each party; the
standard of living of the parties established during the marriage; and the economic circumstances of
each party at the time the division of the property is to become effective.
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 shal1 be in full satisfaction of all marital rights of the parties.
A. MOTOR VEIDCLES. The parties agree that Husband shal1have full and sole
possession of the 1988 Honda Accord, and Wife shal1 become full and sole owner of the 1993
Nissan Quest. On or before the date of the execution ofthis Agreement, the parties shall
execute the titles to the said vehicles, if appropriate, so as to effectuate the transfer as herein
provided. Furthermore, each party shall become solely responsible for the financial obligation
associated with the vehicle he or she is to retain pursuant to this Agreement and each party
agrees to indeIIIIIifY and hold harmless the other party from any and all liability therefor.
B. DMSION OF HOUSEHOLD AND PERSONAL PROPERTY. The
parties hereto have divided between themselves, to their mutual satis1ilction, all items of
tangible and intangible marital property with Husband being entitled to possession of the
household goods as designated in Exlnbit "A" attached hereto. Except as otherwise set forth
hereinafter, neither party shall make any claim to any such items of marital property, or of the
separate personal property of either party, which are now in the possession and/or under the
control of the other. Should it become necessary, the parties each agree to sign, upon
request, any titles or documents necessary to give effect to this paragraph. Property shall be
deemed to be in the possession or under the control of either party if: in the case of tangible
personal property, it is physica1ly in the possession or control of the party at the time of the
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signing of this Agreement, and in the case of intangible personal property, if any physical or
written evidence of ownership, such as passbook, checkbook, policy or certificate of
insurance or other similar writing is in the possession or control of the party. Anything to the
contrary contained herein notwithstanding, Husband and Wife shall be deemed to be in the
possession and control of any pension or other employee benefit plans or other employee
benefits of any nature to which either party may have a vested or contingent right or interest,
apart from the provision of the Divorce Code, at the time of the signing of this Agreement.
8. DISTRIBUTION OF CASH ASSETS. STOCKS AND BONDS. The parties agree
that Husband shall pay to Wife at the time of execution of this Agreement the lump sum of Two
Thousand Five Hundred and 00/100 ($2,500.00) Dollars by certified funds or money order. The
parties further agree that Wife shall retain as her sole and separate property the entire balances of the
marital savings and checking accounts.
The parties shall retain as their respective sole and separate property any other depository or
brokerage accounts, stocks, or bonds held in their respective individual names, except as otherwise
addressed in this Agreement.
9. REAL ESTATE. The parties acknowledge that they are the joint owners of the
marital residence situate at 3515 Beech Run Lane, Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania. The parties further
acknowledge herein that it is their intent to have Wife retain exclusive use and possession of the
marital residence. The parties acknowledge that there are presently two mortgages on the property
with the first mortgage having an approximate principal balance of One Hundred Eighteen Thousand
and 00/1 00 ($118,000.00) Dollars and the second mortgage on the property having an approximate
principal balance of Twenty-Five Thousand and 00/100 ($25,000.00) Dollars. In light of said
mortgages and the entire distribution scheme of this Marital Settlement Agreement, the parties hereto
stipulate and agree that Husband shall pay to Lender one-half of the principal balance of the home
equity loan, with said payment being made as a lump sum payment within thirty (30) days of the
execution of this Agreement.
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It is further agreed by the parties that Wife shall have two years from the date of execution
of this agreement to refinance the marital residence. If the marital residence is not refinanced by wife
within the two-year period designated herein, the property will be appraised by a real estate appraiser
acceptable to both parties and the property will be sold. The proceeds of said sale as determined after
the expenses and costs of the real estate transaction are paid, shall be distributed as follows: Forty
(40%) to Husband and Sixty (60%) Percent to Wife. If the marital residenee is sold within the two
year period designated in this Paragraph, Husband shall be entitled to Forty (40%) Percent of the
equity in the residence as of the date of sale of the property, after any and all expenses relevant to the
real estate settlement are paid, and W1fe shall be entitled to Sixty (60%) percent of the equity as of
the date of sale of the property. Both parties hereby stipulate and agree that each shall voluntarily
execute without delay or objection any reasonable documentation necessary for the marketing and
sale ofthe marital residence and/or the refinance of same by Wife.
The parties agree that, until the time of the refinance by Wife or the real estate settlement
effectuating the sale of the marital residence, if any, Wife shall be solely responsible for the first
mortgage on the marital residence. Furthermore, from the date of this Agreement, Wife shall retain
the exclusive use of the marital residence as her personal residence and Husband shall not enter said
residence without the express, prior approval ofW1fe. The parties acknowledge that Wife shall also
have the sole right to claim any available tax deductions associated with the said residence for any
time that she has had the exclusive nse and possession of the residence.
10. 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 debt or obligation 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
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future she will not, contract or incur any debt or liability for which Husband or his estate might be
responsible, and she 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.
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11. CUSTODY OF CHILDREN. Two children were born of this marriage: Aidan C.
Evans, born August 5, 1992, and Griffin D. Evans, born August 16, 1995. The parties acknowledge
herein that they shall share legal custody of the said children. The parties further agree that the said
children will remain in the primary physical custody of Wtfu, subject to Husband's rights of partial
custody as agreed upon by the parties.
The parties further agree that each party shall be entitled to claim the tax dependency
exemption for one child each tax year and when the eldest child reaches the age of majority, or is no
longer qualified as a dependent for federal income tax purposes, then the parties agree that they shall
alternate the years that each will be entitled to utilize the tax dependency exemption for their youngest
child.
12. SPOUSAL SUPPORT AND ALIMONY. The parties acknowledge herein the issue of
spousal support was resolved through the Domestic Relations Section of the Court of Common Pleas
of Cumber land County, Pennsylvania, in the same proceeding as the child support issue. It is further
agreed that the issue of spousal support shall be determined through the Domestic Relations
proceeding. The spousal support order shall terminate upon the entry of a decree in divorce and shall
be replaced by an Order for Alimony to said docket number, and as more specifically descnbed in
Paragraph 18.
13. INCOME TAX INDEMNIFICATION. The parties acknowledge that they have filed
various joint state and federal income tax returns during the course of their marriage. Furthermore,
the parties hereby stipulate and agree to file separate tax returns for the tax year in which their
divorce decree is entered. It is further stipulated and agreed that any and all joint tax refunds based
upon the joint filing oftax returns pending the parties' divorce proceeding, if any, shall be equally
distributed to the parties.
14. ALIMONY. In order to permit Wife and the children of the parties to remain in the
marital residence and to enjoy a lifestyle substantially similar to that enjoyed during the marriage,
Husband shall pay to Wife alimony in the amount of$150.00 per month for aperiodoffive (5) years
initiating at the time a divorce decree is entered between the parties. The alimony payments shall not
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be subject to modification for any reason, except that they shall terminate as designated in the
Pennsylvania Divorce Code. Such payments shall be taxable to Wife and deductible by Husband for
federal income tax purposes, and the parties shall cooperate fully obtaining an Order of Court
directing the payment of the alimony through the Domestic Relations Section of the Court of
Common Pleas of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
15. COUNSEL FEES AND COSTS. Husband and Wife agree that each party shall pay
and be responsible for their own attorney's tees and costs incurred with respect to the negotiation of
this property settlement agreement and the divorce proceedings related thereto.
16. ALIMONY PENDENTE LITE. COUNSEL FEES AND EXPENSES. Except for
the provisions heretofore made for alimony, support and continued maintenance of the martial home,
both parties accept the provisions of their Agreement in lieu of and in full and final settlement and
satisti1ction of all claims and demands that they may now or hereafter have against the other for
alimony, alimony pendente lite, counsel tees or expenses, or for any other provisions for support and
maintenance before, duri1Jg and after the commencement of any proceedings for the divorce or
annulment between the parties.
17. DIVORCE. A Complaint in Divorce has been filed to No. 2000-463 Civil Term in
the Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, and either party shall be free to
proceed without further delay to secure the divorce. Both parties shall sign an affidavit evidencing
their consent to the divorce, pursuant to Section 3301(c) of the Divorce Code. 'In the event, for
whatever reason, either party fails or refuses to execute such affidavit upon the other party's timely
request, that party shall indelIllliJY, defend and hold the other harmless from any and all additional
expenses, including actual counsel tees, resulting from any action brought to compel the refusing
party to consent. Each party hereby agrees that a legal or equitable action may be brought to compel
him or her to execute a consent form and that, absent some breach of this Agreement by the
proceeding party, there shall be no defense to such action asserted.
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18. RECONCILIATION. Notwithstanding a reconciliation between the parties, this
Agreement shall continue to remain in full force and effect absent a writing signed by the parties
stating that this Agreement is null and void.
19. INCORPORATION IN FINAL DIVORCE DECREE. The terms of this Agreement
shall be incorporated but shall not merge in the final divorce decree between the parties. The terms
shall be incorporated into the final divorce decree for the purposes of enforcement only and any
modification of the terms hereof shall be valid only if made in writing and signed by both of the
parties. Any Court having jurisdiction shall enforce the provision of this Agreement as ifit were a
Court Order. This Agreement shall survive in its entirety, resolving the spousal support, alimony,
equitable distn"bution and other interests and rights of the parties under and pursuant to the Divorce
Code of the Commonweahh of Pennsylvania, and no court asked to enforce or interpret this
Agreement shall in any way change the terms of this Agreement. This Agreement may be enforced
independently of any support order, divorce decree or judgment and its terms shall take precedence
over same, remaining the primary obligation of each party. This Agreement shall remain in full force
and effect regardless of any change in the marital status of the parties. It is warranted, covenanted
and represented by Husband and Wife, each to the other, that this Agreement is lawful and
enforceable, and this warranty, covenant and representation is made for the specific purpose of
inducing the parties to execute the Agreement.
20. DATE OF EXECUTION. The "date of execution" or "execution date" of the
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 the Agreement.
21. FULL DISCLOSURE. Each party asserts that he or she has made or shall make a full
and complete disclosure of all the real and personal property of whatsoever nature and wheresoever
located belonging in any way to each of them, of all debts and encumbrances incurred in any manner
whatsoever by each of them, and ofall sources and amounts of income received or receivable by each
party.
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22. ENTIRE AGREEMENT. This Agreement contains the entire understanding ofthe
parties, and there are no representations, warranties, covenants or undertakings other than those
expressly set forth herein.
23. BREACH. If either party breaches any provision of this Agreement, the other party
shall have the right, at his or her election, either to pursue his or her rights in having the terms of this
Agreement enforced as an Order of Court or to sue for specific perfurmance or for damages for such
breach, and the party breaching this Agreement shall be responsible for legal fees and costs incurred
by the other in enforcing his or her rights under this Agreement.
24. PENNSYL V ANIALA W. The parties agree that the terms of this Agreement and any
interpretation and/or enforcement thereof shall forever be governed by the Laws of Pennsylvania.
25. WAIVER OR MODIFICATION TO BE IN WRITING. No modification or waiver
of any of the terms hereof shall be valid unless made in writing and signed by both of the parties.
26. ADDITIONAL INSTRUMENTS. Each of the parties shall from time to time, at the
request of the other, execute, acknowledge, and deliver to the other party any and all further
instruments, including Deeds and other real estate-related documents, titles, or other documents that
may be reasonably required to give full force and effect to the provisions of this Agreement.
27. 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 shall continue in full force, effect and operation.
28. WARRANTY. Husband and Wife again acknowledge that they have each read and
understand this Agreement, and each warrants and represents that it is fuir and equitable to each of
them.
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29. DESCRIPTIVE HEADINGS. The descriptive headings used herein are for
convenience only. They shall have no effect whatsoever in determining the rights or obligations of
the parties.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, and intending to be legally bound hereby, the parties hereto have
hereunto set their hands and seals the day and year first above written. This agreement is executed
in duplicate, and each party hereto acknowledges receipt of a duly executed copy thereof.
WITNESSES:
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COMMONWEALm OF PENNSYLVANIA
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COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
On this ~dayof Md'G'h
.2001, before me, the undersigned officer, personally
appeared CURTIS D. EVANS, known to me (or ~tisfilctorily proven) to be the person whose name
is subscribed to the within Agreement, and acknowledged that he executed the same for the purposes
therein contained,
COMMONWEALm OF PENNSYLVANIA
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NOIarlal S.OI
James E. Hoffman, NotaiY Public
Hampden TWp.. CUmbadond County
My Comm/eeIon ElIp/... Mo. 27, 2002
Member. Pennsytvanla As8ocisl;:;ri 01 Notaries
88.
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
On this a(,flUay of FJkru 1t"J--' 2001, before me, the undersigned officer, personally
appeared JAYNE A EVANS, known to me (or satisfiwtorily proven) to be the person whose name '
is subscribed to the witbin Agreement, and acknowledged that she executed the same for the purposes
therein contained.
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NOTARIAL SEAL
HELEN E. RASMUSSEN, Notary Public
Camp Hili Borough, Cumberland County
My Commission Expires. Aug. 2, 2003
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HOUSEHOLD GOODS TO HUSBAND
Location oforooertv (room)
Master bedroom
Master bedroom
Husband's possession
Fourth bedroom
Fourth bedroom
Family room
Living room
Living room
Living room
Living room
Living room
Husband's possession
Basement
Basement
Basement
Garage
Garage
Husband's possession
Husband's possession
Husband's possession
EXlllBIT "A"
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Recliner
Steamer trunk
21" Zenith television
Daybed
Dresser (tall)
Poplar wood end table
Som
Loveseat
Coffee table
End table
Lamp
Pioneer Stereo
Dresser (oak)
Treadmill
Stationary bike
Shop vacuum
Pole pruner
Power trimmer
Tool box
Wood tools
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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 9 3301(c)(1) of the Divorce
Code.
2. Date and manner of service of the complaint: February 18,2000, service accepted
by counsel, Acceptance of Service attached hereto.
3. Date of execution of the affidavit of consent required by 9 3301(c) of the Divorce
Code: by plaintiff on March 15, 2001; by defendant on January 5, 2001.
4. Related claims pending: Economic claims are resolved by the Marital Settlement
Agreement dated March 8, 2001, incorporated by reference hereto.
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Date plaintiff's Waiver of Notice in 9 3301(c) Divorce was filed with the
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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.
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you may request marriage counseling. A list of marriage counselors is available in the Office of
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Office of the Prothonotary
Cumberland County Courthouse
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
IF YOU DO NOT FILE A CLAIM FOR ALIMONY, DMSION 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 TillS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU DO
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You have been named as the Defendant in a Complaint in divorce proceeding filed in the
Court of Conunon Pleas of Cumberland County. This notice is to advise you that in accordance
with Section 3302( d) of the Divorce Code, you may request that the court require you and your
spouse to attend marriage counseling prior to a divorce being handed down by the court. A list
of professional marriage counselors is available at the Domestic Relations Office, 13 North
Hanover Street, Carlisle, Pennsylvania. You are advised that this list is kept as a convenience to
you and you are not bound to choose a counselor from this list. All necessary arrangements and
the cost of counseling sessions are to be borne by you and your spouse.
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COMPLAINT IN DNORCE UNDER SECTION 3301( c) OR
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Plaintiff, by his attorney Michael S. Travis, respectfully represents:
1. Plaintiff is Curtis D. Evans, who resides at 300 West Main Street, Apartment 1
Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, 17055, since January 2000.
2. Defendant is Jayne A. Evans, who resides at 3515 Beech Run Lane,
Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, 17055, since June 1996.
3. Plaintiff has been a bona fide resident of the Conunonwealth ofPennsylvanla
for at least six months inunediately previous to the filing of this Complaint.
4. The plaintiff and defendant were married on October 1, 1988, at Schuylkill
County, Pennsylvania.
5. There have been no prior actions of divorce or annuhnent between the parties in
this or any other jurisdiction.
6. The marriage is irretrievably broken.
7. The parties have been living separate and apart. At a subsequent time, plaintiff
may submit an Affidavit that the parties have lived separate and apart for at least two (2) years.
8. 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.
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9. Neither plaintiff or defendant are in the Military Service in the United States
Armed Services. Neither plaintiff or defendant are within the provisions of the Soldiers' and
Sailors' Relief Act of Congress of 1940 and its amendments.
10. Plaintiff requests the court to enter a decree of divorce.
I verify that the statements made in this Complaint are true and correct. I understand that
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lawyer's fees or expenses ifI do not claim them before a divorce is granted.
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JAYNE A. EVANS,
Defendant
DIVORCE
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 action.
You are warned that, if you fail to do so, the case may proceed
without you and a decree of divorce or annulment 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 marriage counseling. A
list of marriage counselors is available in the Office of the
prothonotary, Cumberland County Courthouse, One Courthouse Square,
Carlisle, Pennsylvania.
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 KAY LOSE THE RIGHT TO CLAIM ANY OF THEM.
YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU DO
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CURTIS D. EVANS,
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NO. 2000-463 CIVIL TERM
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CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JAYNE A. EVANS,
Defendant
DIVORCE
AVISO PARA DEFENDER Y RECLAMAR DERECHOS
USTED HA SIDO DEMANDADO EN LA CORTE. si desea defenderse de
las quejas expuestas en las paginas seguientes, debe tomar accion
con prontitud. se Ie avisa que si no se defiende, el caso pude
proceder sin usted y decreto de divorcio 0 anulamiento puede ser
emitido en su contra por las Corte. una decision puede tambien ser
emitida en su contra por caulquier otra queja 0 compensacion
eclamados por el demandante. Usted puede perder dinero, 0
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irreparable del matrimonio, usted puede solicitar consejo
matrimonial. Una lista de consejeros matrimoniales esta disponible
en la oficina del prothonotary, en la Cumberland County Court of
Common Pleas, One Courthouse Square, Carlisle, Pennsylvania.
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A RECLAMAR CUALQUIERA DE ELLOS.
USTED DEBE LEVAR ESTE PAPEL A UN ABOGADO DE INMEDIATO. SO NO
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INDICADA ABAJO PARA AVERIGUAR DONDE PUEDE 013TENER ASISTENCIA LEGAL.
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CURTIS D. EVANS,
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NO. 2000-463 CIVIL TERM
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CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JAYNE A. EVANS,
Defendant
DIVORCE
DEFENDANT'S COUNTERCLAIM
AND NOW, comes Jayne A. Evans, Defendant above-named, by and
through her counsel, Law Offices of Craig A. Diehl, and files this
Counterclaim against Plaintiff, curtis D. Evans, pursuant to
Pa.R.C.p. 1920.15(a), respectfully stating in support thereof the
following:
COUNT I - DIVORCE
11. The allegations contained in Paragraphs 1 through 10 of
Plaintiff's Divorce Complaint filed against Defendant on January
25, 2000, are incorporated herein as if fully set forth verbatim.
12. The parties have been living separate and apart within
the meaning of the Pennsylvania Divorce Code since January 1, 2000,
and their marriage is irretrievably broken. At the time of the
trial, Defendant will submit, if applicable, an Affidavit that the
parties have lived separate and apart for at least two (2) years.
13. Defendant avers that Plaintiff has offered such
indignities to the person of the innocent and injured Defendant so
as to render Defendant's condition intolerable and Defendant's life
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injured Defendant, is entitled to the entry of a decree of divorce
because Plaintiff committed adultery.
WHEREFORE, Defendant, Jayne A. Evans, respectfully requests
that your Honorable Court enter a Decree in Divorce, divorcing
Plaintiff and Defendant.
COUNT II - EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTION
15. Defendant incorporates by reference herein Paragraphs 11
through 14 of Defendant's Counterclaim, above, as if fully set
forth herein in their entirety.
16. On January 25, 2000, Plaintiff filed a Complaint in
Divorce against Defendant in the Court of Common Pleas of
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, at the above-referenced case
number.
17. Plaintiff and Defendant have acquired certain assets and
liabilities during their marriage from its inception to the date of
the separation of the parties.
18. Plaintiff and Defendant have been unable to agree as to
an equitable division of said property and debts.
19. Defendant requests this Court to equitably divide,
distribute or assign the marital property and debt between the
parties in such proportion as the Court deems just after
consideration of all relevant factors.
WHEREFORE, Defendant requests that your Honorable Court enter
an Order of Court equitably dividing all marital property pursuant
to section 3502(a) of the Pennsylvania Divorce Code.
COUNT III - ALIMONY
20. Defendant incorporates by reference herein Paragraphs 11
through 19 above, as if fully set forth herein verbatim.
21. Defendant lacks sufficient property to provide for her
reasonable means and is unable to support herself through
appropriate employment.
22. Defendant requires reasonable support to adequately
maintain herself in accordance with the standard of living
established during the marriage.
WHEREFORE, Defendant requests that your Honorable Court enter
an Order of Court awarding alimony to Defendant pursuant to Section
3701 of the Pennsylvania Divorce Code.
COUNT IV - ALIMONY PENDENTE LITE, COUNSEL FEES,
COSTS AND EXPENSES
23. Defendant incorporates by reference herein Paragraphs 11
through 22, above, as if fully set forth herein.
24. Defendant has employed Linda A. Clotfelter, Esquire of
the Law Offices of Craig A. Diehl to represent her in this
matrimonial action.
25. Defendant is unable to pay the necessary and reasonable
attorney's fees for her counsel in this action, and Plaintiff has
the ability to pay them.
26. Defendant is unable to sustain herself during the course
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counsel fees, costs and expenses prior to a final hearing,
Defendant requests that, after final hearing, this Honorable Court
order Plaintiff to pay Defendant's reasonable counsel fees, costs
and expenses.
WHEREFORE, Defendant requests your Honorable Court enter an
award of alimony pendente lite, interim counsel fees, costs and
expenses, until final hearing and thereupon award such additional
counsel fees, costs and expenses as deemed appropriate.
Respectfully submitted,
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DIVORCE
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, the undersigned, hereby certify that on this date, a true
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Michael Travis, Esquire
4076 Market street
Camp Hill, PA 17011
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY
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CURTIS D. EVANS,
Plaintiff
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: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JAYNE A. EVANS,
Defendant
: DIVORCE
QUALIFIED DOMESTIC RELATIONS ORDER
I. Recitals
I. The parties to this action have entered into a Marital Settlement Agreement dated
March 8, 200 I. The Court incorporated the Martial Settlement Agreement into its Decree in
Divorce of Marriage dated March 27, 200 I.
2. This Order creates and recognizes the existence of an Alternate Payee's right to
receive a portion of the Participant's benefits payable under an employer sponsored defined
contribution plan which is intended to be qualified under Internal Revenue Code of 1986
("Code") s40l(a). The Court intends this order to be a Qualified Domestic Relations Order
("QDRO") within the meaning of Code S414(P). The Court enters this QDRO pursuant to its
authority under 23 P.C.S.A. S3502.
II. Statement of Fact Pursuant to Code ~414(P)
3. This QDRO applies to the Central Pennsylvania MRI Center Profit Sharing &
40 I (k) Plan ("Plan"). Further, this Order shall apply to any successor plan to the Plan or any
other planes) to which liability by the Participant under a predecessor plan of the employer or any
other defmed contribution plan sponsored by the Participant's employer, whereby liability for
benefits accrued under such predecessor plan or other defmed contribution plan has been
transferred to the Plan, shall also be subject to the terms of this Order. Any changes in Plan
Administrator, Plan sponsor, or name of the Plan shall not affect Alternate Payee's rights as
stipulated under this Order.
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4. Curtis D. Evans ("Participant") is a participant in the Plan. Jayne A. Evans
("Alternate Payee") is the alternate payee for purposes of this QDRO.
5. The Participant's name, mailing address, social security number, and date of birth
are:
Name: Curtis D. Evans
Home Address: 300 West Main Street, Apartment 1, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
SS#: 199-52-7125
DoB: 10-3-59
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birth are:
The Alternate Payee's name, mailing address, social security number, and date of
Name: Jayne A. Evans
Home address: 3515 Beech Run Lane, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
SS#: 167-58-5823
DoB: 7-21-60
7. The portion of Participant's plan benefits payable to the Alternate Payee under
this QDRO is:
Sixty percent (60%) of the Participant's total account balance accumulated under the Plan
as of the following determination date: July 1, 2000. For this purpose, the total account balance
shall be determined without regard to any account reduction caused by the Participant's prior
loan(s), if any, from the Plan. Further, such total account balance shall include all amounts
(including plan forfeitures, if applicable) contributed to the Plan on behalf of the Participant after
said determination date, that are allocable on or before such date.
The Alternate Payee's portion of the benefits described above shall be segregated and
separately maintained in account(s) established on her behalf and shall be credited with any
investment income or losses attributed thereto from July I, 2000, until the date of total
distribution to the Alternate Payee. Her account(s) shall be established in the same ratio as the
Participant's accounts as regards any elective deferral account, nondeductible employee account,
qualified nonelective contribution account, employer contribution account, or rollover/transfer
account and as regards any investment mix attributed to the Participant's accounts. However, the
investment mix shall not include any loan to the Participant which it treated by the Plan as an
investment sub-account of the Participant.
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m. Recitals Pursuant to Code ~414(p)(3)
8. This QDRO does not require the Plan to provide any type or form of benefit the
Plan does not otherwise provide.
9. This QDRO does not require the Plan to provide increased benefits.
10. This QDRO does not require the Plan to pay any benefits which another order
previously determined to be a qualified domestic relations order requires the Plan to pay to
another alternate payee.
IV. Time and Manner of Payment
II. If the Alternate Payee so elects, the Plan shall distribute the amount designated in
paragraph 7 of this QDRO, together with allocable earnings, as soon as administratively feasible
following the Plan Administrator's approval of this Order. If the Plan does not permit an
immediate distribution of this amount, the Plan shall pay such amount at the Participant's earliest
retirement age as defined by Code g414(p)(4)(B), subject to the Alternate Payee's election.
12. Benefits are to be payable to the Alternate Payee in any form or permissible
option otherwise available to the Participant and alternate payees under the terms of the Plan,
including, but not limited to, a lump sum cash payment. The Alternate Payee shall execute any
forms required by the Plan Administrator.
13. On and after the date that this order is deemed to be a QDRO, but before the
Alternate Payee receives her distribution under the Plan, the Alternate Payee shall be entitled to
all of the rights and election privileges that are afforded to active participants, including, but not
limited to, the rules regarding withdrawals and distributions, the right to name a beneficiary, and
the right to direct her Plan investments to the extent permitted under the Plan.
14. All payments made pursuant to this order shall be conditioned on the certification
by the Alternate Payee and the Participant to the Plan Administrator of such information as the
Plan Administrator may reasonably require from such parties.
15. It is the intention of the parties that this QDRO continue to qualii)' as a QDRO
under Code g414(p), as it may be amended from time to time, and that the Plan Administrator
shall reserve the right to reconfirm the qualified status of the order at the time benefits become
payable hereunder.
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16. In the event that the Plan inadvertently pays to the Participant any benefits that are
assigned to the Alternate Payee pursuant to the terms of this order, the Participant shall
immediately reimburse the Alternate Payee to the extent that he has received such benefit
payments and shall forthwith pay such amount so received directly to the Alternate Payee within
ten (10) days of receipt.
17. In the event that the Participant's benefits, or any portion thereof, become payable
to the Participant as a result of termination or partial termination, then the Alternate Payee shall
be entitled to commence his/her benefits immediately in accordance with the terms of this QDRO
and in accordance with the termination procedures of the Plan.
18. After payment of the amount required by this QDRO, the Alternative Payee shall
have no further claim against the Participant's interest in the Plan.
19. The Alternate Payee assumes sole responsibility for the tax consequences of the
distribution under this QDRO.
20. Until the Plan completes payment of all benefits pursuant to this QDRO, the Plan
shall treat the Alternate Payee as a surviving spouse for purposes of Code g 40 I (a)( 11) and 417,
but the Alternate Payee shall receive, as surviving spouse, only the amount described in
paragraph 7 of this QDRO. The sole purpose of this paragraph 20 is to ensure payment to the
Alternate Payee in the event of Participant's death prior to payment by the Plan of the amount
described in paragraph 7 of this QDRO. In the event of the Alternative Payee's death prior to the
payment by the Plan of all benefits pursuant to this QDRO, the Plan shall pay the remaining
benefits under this QDRO to John Koveleski as Trustee for Aidan and Griffin Evans in equal
shares or any beneficiary subsequently designated by the Alternate Payee and recorded with the
Plan Administrator under the terms of the Plan.
V. Procedure for Processing this QDRO
21. The Plan shall treat this QDRO in accordance with Code S414(p )(7). While the
Plan is determining whether this order is a qualified domestic relations order, the Plan
Administrator shall separately account for the amounts which would have been payable to the
Alternate Payee while the Plan is determining the qualified status of this QDRO.
22. The Plan Administrator promptly shall notii)' the Participant and the Alternate
Payee of the receipt of this QDRO and shall notii)' the Participant and the Alternate Payee of the
Plan's procedures for determining the qualified status of this QDRO. The Plan Administrator
shall determine the qualified status of the QDRO and shall notiJY the Participant and the
Alternate Payee of the determination within a reasonable period oftime after receipt of this
QDRO.
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23. The Court shall retain jurisdiction with respect to this Order to the extent required
to maintain its qualified status and the original intent of the parties as stipulated herein.
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MARITAL SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT, made this.:t. day of ~ 2001 between JAYNE A.
EVANS, (hereinafter referred to as WIFE) and CURTIS D. EVANS, (hereinafter re~cft'o ~
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WHEREAS, Husband and Wife were lawfully married on October 1, 1988, in Scllliy1kill
County, Pennsylvania; and
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, two (2) children were born of this marriage: Aidan C. Evans born August 5,
1992, and Griffin D. Evans born August 16, 1995.
WHEREAS, disputes and difficulties have arisen between the parties, and it is the present
intention of Husband and Wife to live separate and apart, and the parties hereto are desirous of
settling their respective financial and property rights and obligations as between each other, including
without limitation by specification: the settling of all matters between them relating to the past,
present, and future support and/or maintenance of Wife by Husband or Husband by Wife; the settling
of all matters between them relating to the equitable division of marital property; and, in general, the
settling of any and all claims and poSSIble claims by one against the other or against their respective
estates; and
WHEREAS, Husband and Wife declare that eachbas had a full and fair opportunity to obtain
independent legal advice of counsel ofhis or her selection; that Wife bas been represented by Linda
A. Clotfelter, Esquire and Husband bas been represented by Michael S. Travis, Esquire. The parties
represent and warrant that they have fully disclosed to each other all assets of any nature owned by
each, all debts or obligations for which the other party may be liable in whole or part, and all sources
and amounts of income. The parties acknowledge that they fully understand the fucts, and they
acknowledge and accept that this Agreement, is, under the circumstances, fair and equitable, and that
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it is being entered into freely and voluntarily, with such knowledge and that execution of this
Agreement is not the result of any duress or undue influence and that it is not the result of any
improper or illegal agreement or agreements.
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and of the mutual promises,
covenants and undertakings hereinafter set forth and for other good and valuable consideration,
receipt of which is hereby acknowledged by each of the parties hereto, Husband and Wife, each
intending to be legally bound hereby, covenant and agree as follows:
1. PERSONAL RIGHTS. It shall be lawful for each Husband and Wife at all times
hereafter to live separate and apart from the other party at such place as he or she may from time to
time choose or deem fit. The parties shall be free from any control, restraint, interference or
authority, direct or indirect, by the other in all respects as fully as if they were unmarried, except as
may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this Agreement. Husband and Wife shall not molest,
harass, disturb or malign each other or the respective families of each other nor compel or attempt
to compel the other to cohabit or dwell by any means in any manner whatsoever with him or her. 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. MUTIJAL RELEASE. Husband and Wife each do hereby mutua1ly remise, release,
quitclaim and forever discharge the other, for all time to come, and for all purposes whatsoever, of
and from any and all rights, titles and interests, or claims in or against the property (including income
and gains from property hereinafter accruing) of the other or against the estate of such 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 act,
contracts, engagements or liabilities of such other or by way of dower or curtesy; or claims in the
nature of dower or curtesy or widow's or widower's rights, fiunily exception 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
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deceased spolll!e's estate, whether arising under the law of Pennsylvania, any state, commonwealth
or territory ofthe United States, or any other country, or the right to act as personal representative
of the estate of the other; or any rights which any party may now have or any time hereafter have for
past, present, future support, maintenance, alimony, alimony pendente lite, counsel fees, costs or
expenses, whether arising as a result of the marital relation or otherwise; except all rights and
agreements and obligations of whatsoever nature arising or which may arise under this Agreement
or for breach of any provision hereof. It is the intention of Husband and Wife to give to each other,
by the execution of the Agreement, a full, complete and general release with respect to any and all
property of any kind or nature, real, personal or mixed, which the other now owns or may hereafter
acquire, except and only except allrights and agreements and obligations of whatsoever nature arising
or which may arise under this Agreement or for the breach of any provision hereof.
It is futther specifically understood and agreed by and between the parties hereto that each
accepts the provisions herein made by the other in lieu of and in full settlement and satisfaction of any
and all of their rights against the other or any past, present and future claims on account of support
and maintenance; that it is specifically understood and agreed that the payments, transfers and other
considerations herein recited so comprehend and discharge any and all such claims by each other
against the other, and are, inter alia, in full settlement and satisfaction and in lieu of their past, present
and future claims against the other in account of maintenance and support, and also alimony, alimony
pendente lite, counsel fees, costs and expenses, as well as any and all claims to equitable distribution
of property, both real and personal, and any other charge of any nature whatsoever pertaining to any
divorce proceedings which may have been or may be instituted in any court in the Commonwealth
of Pennsylvania or any other jurisdiction, including any other counsel fees, costs and expenses
incurred or to be charged by any counsel arising in any manner whatsoever, except asmay be incurred
in connection with a breach of the Agreement as set forth hereinafter in paragraph 23.
3. RELEASE OF TESTAMENTARY CLAIMS. Except as provided for in this
Agreement, each of the parties hereto sha1l have the right to dispose ofhis or her property by last will
and testament or otherwise, and each of them agrees that the estate of the other, whether real,
personal or mixed, shall be and belong to the person or persons who would have become entitled
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thereto as if the decedent had been the last to die. Except as set forth herein, this provision is
intended to constitute a mutual waiver by the parties of any rights to take against each other's estate
whatsoever, and is intended to confer third-party beneficiary rights upon the other heirs and
beneficiaries of each. Either party may, however, make such provision for the other as he or she may
desire in an by his or her last will and testament; and each of the parties further Covenants and agrees
that he or she will permit any will of the other to be probated and allowed administration; and that
neither Husband nor Wife will claim against or contest the will and estate of the other except as
necessary to enforce any breach by the decedent of any provision of this Agreement. Each of the
parties hereby releases, relinquishes and waives any and all rights to act as personal representative of
the other party's estate. Each of the parties hereto further covenants and agrees for himself and
herself and his or her heirs, executors, lIdrnini..uators or assigns, for the purpose of enforcing any of
the rights relinquished under this Agreement.
4. FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE. The parties waive their rights to require the filing of
financial statements by the other, although the parties have been advised by their respective attorneys
that it is their legal right to have these disclosures made prior to entering into this Agreement and by
entering into this Agreement without re1iance upon financial disclosure, the parties are forever
waiving their right to request or use that as a basis to overturn this Agreement or any part thereof.
5. INCOME TAX CONSIDERATIONS. The transfers of property pursuant to this
Agreement are transfers between Hushand and Wife incident to their divorce and as such are
nontaxable, with no gain or loss recognized. The transferee's basis in the property shall be the
adjusted basis of the transferor immediately before the transfer. The transfers herein are an equal
division of marital property for full and adequate consideration and as such will not result in any gift
tax liability.
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6. PENSION. PROFIT-SHARING. RETIREMENT. CREDIT UNION OR OTHER
EMPLOYMENT"RELATED PLANS. The parties hereto acknowledge that Husband has certain
pension, retirement, and/or other valuable benefits accrued through employment during the course
of their marriage, more specifically descnbed as follows:
Salomon Smith Barney, Inc.
Account 724-23777-16 503
Central P A MRI Center
PS/40IKPlan DTD 6/01194
Dr. William B. Miller ET AL TTEE
FBO Curtis Evans
Value July, 2000
$ 86,112.72 401(k)
$ 21.181.07MoneyPension
$ 107,293.79
Sixty (60%) = $ 64,376.29 to Wife
The parties agree that Husband will transfer to Wife a sum equal to Sixty Percent (60%) of
the value of his retirement or other employment-related account from Central PA MRI Center,
utilizing the value as of July, 2000, listed above, by Qualified Domestic Relations Order(s)
(hereinafter "QDRO") to be prepared at Husband's expense. The distnbution offunds to Wife shall
be effective pursuant to the specific terms of each plan as well as state and federal law. The parties
agree that the court shall retain jurisdiction over this matter in the event that action to prepare and
complete a QDRO is deferred until after the time of entry of a decree in divorce. The rights to be
conferred by said QDRO orders shall be effective in conferring rights in said property to Wife as of
the date the parties execute the consent to QDRO or the date this Agreement is executed, whichever
is first.
7. EOUITABLE DISTRIBUTION OF MARITAL PROPERTY. The parties have
attempted to distnbute their marital property in a manner which conforms to the criteria set forth in
Section 3502 of the Pennsylvania Divorce Code and taking into account the following considerations:
the length of marriage; the age, health, station, amount and sources of income, vocational skil1s,
employability, estate, liabilities and needs of each of the parties; the contribution of each party to the
education, training or increased earning power of the other party; the opportunity of each party for
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further acquisitions 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 or dissipation of each
party in the acquisition, preservation, depreciation or appreciation of the marital property, including
the contn'bution of each spouse as a homemaker the value of the property set apart to each party; the
standard ofliving of the parties established during the marriage; and the economic circumstances of
each party at the time the division of the property is to become effective.
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 marital rights of the parties.
A. MOTOR VEIDCLES. The parties agree that Husband shall have full and sole
pOSSession of the 1988 Honda Accord, and Wife shall become full and sole owner of the 1993
Nissan Quest. On or before the date of the execution of this Agreement, the parties shall
eXecute the titles to the said vehicles, if appropriate, so as to effectuate the transfer as herein
provided. Furthermore, each party shall become solely responsible forthe financial obligation
associated with the vehicle he or she is to retain pursuant to this Agreement and each party
agrees to indemnifY and hold harmless the other party from any and all liability therefor.
B. DIVISION OF HOUSEHOLD AND PERSONAL PROPERTY. The
parties hereto have divided between themselves, to their mutual satisfaction, all items of
tangIble and intangible marital property with Husband being entitled to possession of the
household goods as designated in Exhibit ",N' attached hereto. Except as otherwise set forth
hereinafter, neither party shall make any claim to any such items of marital property, or ofthe
separate personal property of either party, which are now in the possession and/or under the
control of the other. Should it become necessary, the parties each agree to sign, upon
request, any titles or documents necessary to give effect to this paragraph. Property shall be
deemed to be in the possession or under the control of either party it: in the case of tangible
personal property, it is physica11y in the possession or control of the party at the time of the
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signing of this Agreement, and in the case of intangible personal property, if any physical or
written evidence of ownership, such as passbook, checkbook, policy or certificate of
insurance or other similar writing is in the possession or control of the party. Anything to the
contrary contained herein notwithstanding, Husband and WIfe shall be deemed to be in the
possession and control of any pension or other employee benefit plans or other employee
benefits of any nature to which either party may have a vested or contingent right or interest,
apart from the provision of the Divorce Code, at the time of the signing of this Agreement.
8. DISTRIBUTION OF CASH ASSETS. STOCKS AND BONDS. The parties agree
that HUs~~~;~~r1h,",%~lor~ol"tiDS~~the<~ sum ofTwo
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parties further agree that WIfe shall retain as 'her's<;le ~d separate property the entire balances ofthe
marital savings and checking accounts.
The parties shall retain as their respective sole and separate property any other depository or
brokerage accounts, stocks, or bonds held in their respective individual names, except as otherwise
addressed in this Agreement.
9. REAL ESTATE. The parties acknowledge that they are the joint owners of the
marital residence situate at 3515 Beech Run Lane, Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania. The parties further
acknowledge herein that it is their intent to have WIfe retain exclusive use and possession of the
marital residence. The parties acknowledge that there are presently two mortgages on the property
with the first mortgage having an approximate principal balance of One Hundred Eighteen Thousand
and 00/100 ($118,0,00.00) Dollars and the second mortgage on the property having an approximate
principal balance of Twenty-Five Thousand and 00/100 ($25,000.00) Dollars. In light of said
mortgages and the entire distnbution scheme of this Marital Settlement Agreement, the parties hereto
stipulate and agree t~PlY:fit~6(me'$~iIlliItJ;&;,:,CeoftlIe home'
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It is further agreed by the parties that Wife shall have two years from the date of execution
of this agreement to refinance the marital residence. If the marital residence is not refinanced by wife
within the two-year period designated herein, the property will be appraised by a real estate appraiser
acceptable to both parties and the property will be sold. . The proceeds of said sale as determined after
the expenses and costs of the real estate transaction are paid, shall be distributed as follows: Forty
(40%) to Husband and Sixty (60%) Percentto Wife. If the marital residence is sold within the two
year period designated in this Paragraph, Husband shall be entitled to Forty (40%) Percent of the
equity in the residence as of the date of sale of the property, after any and all expenses relevant to the
real estate settlement are paid, and Wife shall be entitled to Sixty (60%) percent of the equity as of
the date of sale of the property. Both parties hereby stipulate and agree that each shall voluntarily
execute without delay or objection any reasonable documentation necessary for the marketing and
sale of the marital residence and/or the refinance of same by Wife.
The parties agree that, until the time of the refinance by Wife or the real estate settlement
effectuating the sale of the marital residence, if any, Wife shall be solely responsible for the first
mortgage on the marital residence. Furthermore, from the date of this Agreement, Wife shall retain
the exclusive USe of the marital residence as her personal residence and Husband shall not enter said
residence without the express, prior approval of Wife. The parties acknowledge that Wife shall also
have the sole right to claim any available tax deductions associated with the said residence for any
time that she has had the exclusive use and possession of the residence.
10. 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 debt or obligation 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
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future she will not, contract or incur any debt or liability for which Husband or his estate might be
responsible, and she 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.
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II. CUSTODY OF CHILDREN. Two children were born ofthis marriage: Aidan C.
Evans, born August 5, 1992, and Griffin D. Evans, born August 16, 1995. The parties acknowledge
herein that they shall share legal custody of the said children. The parties further agree that the said
children will remain in the primary physical custody of Wife, subject to Husband's rights of partial
custody as agreed upon by the parties.
The parties further agree that each party shall be entitled to claim the tax dependency
exemption for one child each tax year and when the eldest child reaches the age of majority, or is no
longer qualified as a dependent for federal income tax purposes, then the parties agree that they shall
alternate the years that each will be entitled to utilize the tax dependency exemption for their youngest
child.
12. SPOUSAL SUPPORT AND ALIMONY. The parties acknowledge herein the issue of
spousal support was resolved through the Domestic Relations Section of the Court of Common Pleas
of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, in the same proceeding as the child support issue. It is further
agreed that the issue of spousal support shall be determined through the Domestic Relations
proceeding. The spousal support order shall terminate upon the entry of a decree in divorce and shall
be replaced by an Order for Alimony to said docket number, and as more specifically descnbed in
Paragraph 18.
13. INCOMETAXINDEMNIFICATlON. Thepartiesacknowledgethattheyhavefiled
varions joint state and federal income tax returns during the course of their marriage. Furthermore,
the parties hereby stipulate and agree to file separate tax returns for the tax year in which their
divorce decree is entered. It is further stipulated and agreed that any and all joint tax refunds based
upon the joint filing of tax returns pending the parties' divorce proceeding, if any, shall be equally
distributed to the parties.
14. ALIMONY. In order to permit Wife and the children of the parties to remain in the
marital residence and to enjoy a lifestyle substantially similar to that enjoyed during the marriage,
Husband shall pay to Wrfe alimony in the amount of$150.00 per month for a period offive (5) years
initiating at the time a divorce decree is entered between the parties. The alimony payments shall not
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be subject to modification for any reasOn, except that they shall terminate as designated in the
Pennsylvania Divorce Code, Such payments shall be taxable to Wife and deductible by Husband for
federal income tax purposes, and the parties shall cooperate fully obtaining an Order of Court
directing the payment of the alimony through the Domestic Relations Section of the Court of
Common Pleas of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
15. COUNSEL FEES AND COSTS. Husband and Wife agree that each party shall pay
and be responsible for their own attorney's fees and costs incurred with respect to the negotiation of
this property settlement agreement and the divorce proceedings related thereto.
16. ALIMONY PENDENTE LITE. COUNSEL FEES AND EXPENSES. Except for
the provisions heretofore made for alimony, support and continued maintenance of the martial home,
both parties accept the provisions of their Agreement in lieu of and in full and final settlement and
satisfaction of all claims and demands that they may now or hereafter have against the other for
alimony, alimony pendente lite, counsel fees or expenses, or for any other provisions for support and
maintenance before, d~ and after the commencement of any proceedings for the divorce or
annulment between the parties.
17. DIVORCE. A Complaint in Divorce has been filed to No. 2000-463 Civil Term in
the Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, and either party shall be free to
proceed without further delay to secure the divorce. Both parties shall sign an affidavit evidencing
their consent to the divorce, pursuant to Section 3301(c) of the Divorce Code. In the event, for
whatever reason, either party fails or refuses to execnte such affidavit upon the other party's timely
request, that party shall indemnifY, defend and hold the other harmless from any and all additional
expenses, including actual counsel fees, resulting from any action brought to compel the refusing
party to consent. Each party hereby agrees that a legal or equitable action may be brought to compel
him or her to execute a consent form and that, absent some breach of this Agreement by the
proceeding party, there shall be no defense to such action asserted.
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18. RECONCILIATION. Notwithstanding a reconciliation between the parties, this
Agreement shall continue to remain in full force and effect absent a writing signed by the parties
stating that this Agreement is null and void.
19. INCORPORA11ION IN FINAL DIVORCE DECREE. The terms ofthis Agreement
shall be incorporated but shall not merge in the final divorce decree between the parties. The terms
shall be incorporated into the final divorce decree for the purposes of enforcement only and any
modification of the terms hereof shall be valid only if made in writing and signed by both of the
parties. Any Court having jurisdiction shall enforce the provision of this Agreement as if it were a
Court Order. This Agreement shall survive in its entirety, resolving the spousal support, alimony,
equitable distribution and other interests and rights of the parties under and pursuant to the Divorce
Code of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and no court asked to enforce or interpret this
Agreement shall in any way change the terms of this Agreement. This Agreement may be enforced
independently of any support order, divorce decree or judgment and its terms shall take precedence
over same, remaining the primary obligation of each party. This Agreement shall remain in full force
and effect regardless of any change in the marital status of the parties. It is warranted, covenanted
and represented by Husband and Wife, each to the other, that this Agreement is lawful and
enforceable, and this warranty, covenant and representation is made for the specific purpose of
inducing the parties to execute the Agreement.
20. DATE OF EXECUTION. The "date of execution" or "execution date" of the
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 the Agreement.
21. FULL DISCLOSURE. Each party asserts that he or she has made or shall make a full
and complete disclosure of all the real and personal property of whatsoever nature and wheresoever
located belonging in any way to each of them, of all debts and encumbrances incurred in any manner
whatsoever by each of them, and of all sources and amounts of income received or receivable by each
party.
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22. 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.
23. BREACH. If either party breaches any provision of this Agreement, the other party
shall have the right, at his or her election, either to pursue his or her rights in having the terms of this
Agreement enforced as an Order of Court or to sue for specific performance or for damages for such
breach, and the party breaching this Agreement shall be responsible for legal fees and costs incurred
by the other in enforcing his or her rights under this Agreement.
24. PENNSYL V ANIALA W. The parties agree that the terms of this Agreement and any
interpretation and/or enforcement thereof shall furever be governed by the Laws of Pennsylvania.
25. WAIVER OR MODIFICATION TO BE IN WRITING. No modification or waiver
of any of the terms hereof shall be valid unless made in writing and signed by both of the parties.
26. ADDITIONAL INSTRUMENTS. Each of the parties shall from time to time, at the
request of the other, execute, acknowledge, and deliver to the other party any and all further
instruments, including Deeds and other real estate-related documents, titles, or other documents that
may be reasonably required to give full force and effect to the provisions of this Agreement.
27. SEVERABILITY. Ifanyterm, condition, clanse 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 shall continue in full furce, effect and operation
28. WARRANTY. Husband and Wife again acknowledge that they have each read and
understand this Agreement, and each warrants and represents that it is fuir and equitable to each of
them.
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29. DESCRIPTIVE HEADINGS. The descriptive headings used herein are for
convenience only. They shall have no effect whatsoever in determining the rights or obligations of
the parties.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, and intending to be legally bound hereby, the parties hereto have
hereunto set their hands and seals the day and year first above written. This agreement is executed
in duplicate, and each party hereto acknowledges receipt of a duly executed copy thereof.
WITNESSES:
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COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
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COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
On this ~dayof M,,\G'h
.2001, before me, the undersigned officer, personally
appeared CURTIS D. EVANS, known to me (or satisfactorily proven) to be the person whose name
is subscribed to the within Agreement, and acknowledged that he executed the same for the purposes
therein contained.
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
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Jam.. E. Hoffman, Notary Public
MyH8mpden Twp., Cumb8nond County
Commission ElIp/"", M.. 27. 2002
Member, PennSYlvania AssocjB{~1'l Of Nolanas
SS.
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
On this a(,"Hay of F.t4~ . 2001, before me, the undersigned officer, personally
appeared JAYNE A EVANS, known to me (or satis1i1ctorily proven) to be the person whose name
is subscribed to the within Agreement, and acknowledged that she executed the same for the purposes
therein contained.
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HElEN E. RASMU.SSEN. NolaIy Public
Camp.HillBorouQh..Cumberland.County
My Conrnlsslon Expires Aug. 2. 2003
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HOUSEHOLD GOODS TO HUSBAND
Location of property (room)
Description
Master bedroom
Master bedroom
Husband's possession
Fourth bedroom
Fourth bedroom
Family room
Living room
Living room
Living room
Living room
Living room
Husband's possession
Basement
Basement
Basement
Garage
Garage
Husband's possession
Husband's possession
Husband's possession
Recliner
Steamer trunk
21" Zenith television
Daybed
Dresser (tall)
Poplar wood end table
Sofa
Loveseat
Coffee table
End table
Lamp
Pioneer Stereo
Dresser (oak)
Treadmill
Stationary bike
Shop vacuum
Pole pruner
Power trimmer
Toolbox
Wood tools
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In the Court of Common Pleas of CUMBERLAND County, Pennsylvania
DOMESTIC RELATIONS SECTION
Defendant
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00003 S 2000
26&@::j,.!;@txtIL
587101858
JAYNE A. EVANS
Plaintiff
VS.
CURTIS D. EVANS
Order
AND NOW to wit, this
JUNE 22, 2004
it is hereby Ordered
that:
THAT THE DOMESTIC RELATIONS SECTION DISMISSES THEIR INTEREST IN THE ALIMONY
MATTER AS THE PLAINTIFF HAS VOLUNTARILY TERMINATED THE ALIMONY OBLIGATION,
EFFECTIVE MAY 21, 2004. THE REMAINING CREDIT OF $331.55 WILL BE DIRECTED TO
THE CHILD SUPPORT ACCOUNT.
DRO: RJ Shadday
xc: plaintiff
defendant
Linda Clotfelter, Esquire
Michael Travis, Esquire
BY THE COURT:
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JUDGE
Service Type M
Form OE-520
Worker ID 21005
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