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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
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and conditions of a certain Separation and Property Sett1ement
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incorporated in this Decree by reference as fu11y as though the
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SEPARATION AND PROPERTY SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT
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THIS AGREEMENT, made this II day of he i?vflKY ,2000, by
and between DAVID D. DAVIS, (hereinafter referred to as "Husband") and MELANIE
R. DAVIS, (hereinafter referred to as "Wife").
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, the parties hereto are Husband and Wife, having been married
on August 19,1989 at Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; and
WHEREAS, no children have been born to the marriage; and
WHEREAS, certain differences, disputes and difficulties have arisen
between the parties as a result of which they intend to live separate and apart for the rest
of their natural lives, and are desirous of settling fully and finally their respective
financial and property rights and obligations as between each other, including, without
limitation by specification: the settling of all claims between them relating to the
ownership and equitable distribution of their real and personal property; the settling of
all matters between them relating to the past, present and future support, alimony and/or
maintenance of Wife by Husband or of Husband by Wife; and, in general, the settling
of any and .all claims and possible claims by one against the other or against their
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respective estate.
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises, covenants
and undertakings hereinafter set forth, Husband and Wife each intending to be legally
bound and to legally bind their heirs, successors and assigns hereby covenant, promise
and agree as follows:
1. SEPARATION
Husband and Wife shall at all times have the right to live separate and
apart from each other, as they have since February 12, 1999, and to reside from time to
time at such place or places as they shall respectively deem fit, free from any control,
restraint or interference whatsoever by the other, as fully as though unmarried. The
parties shall not molest, harass nor malign each other, nor shall either attempt to compel
the other to cohabit or dwell with him or her by any means whatsoever. Each party may,
for his or her separate benefit, engage in any employment, business or profession he or
she may choose. It is their intention that a reconciliation, either temporary or
permanent, shall in no way affect the provisions of this Agreement having to do with the
settlement and disposition of their property rights in their respective real or personal
property, unless this Agreement is modified or a new agreement is entered into in writing
revoking and rescinding this Agreement.
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2. OUTSTANDING JOINT DEBTS
Husband and Wife acknowledge and agree that they have no outstanding
debts and obligations which were jointly incurred by them during their marriage, other
than those which are set forth in this Agreement.
3. HUSBAND'S DEBTS
Husband represents and warrants to Wife that he has not, and in the
future, will not contract or incur any debt or liability for which Wife or her estate might
be responsible and shall indemnify and save Wife harmless from any and all claims or
demands made against her by reason of debts or obligations incurred by him. More
specifically, Husband shall be solely responsible for his student loans, credit card
accounts, and the Beneficial loan. Husband further acknowledges and accepts sole
responsibility for the loan from Wife's mother, Sandra Harvey, for the purchase of the
1990 Chevrolet Lumina to which further reference is made in paragraph 7B of this
Agreement. The balance owing to Ms. Harvey is $3,000.00.
4. WIFE'S DEBTS
Wife represents and warrants to Husband that she has not, and in the
future, will not contract or incur any debt or liability for which Husband or his estate
might be responsible and shall indemnify and save Husband hannIess from any and all
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claims or demands made against him by reason of debts or obligations incurred by her.
More specifically, Wife shall be solely responsible for her student loans and credit card
accounts.
5. TRANSFER OF REAL ESTATE
Husband and Wife acknowledge that they are owners, as tenants by the
entireties, of the real estate located at 3602 Franklin Avenue, Hampden Township,
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. On the date of execution of this Agreement,
Husband shall deliver to Wife a deed conveying to her all of his right, title and interest
in and to the aforementioned marital real estate. Thereafter, Wife shall be the sole and
exclusive owner of said marital real estate. Commencing on the date of execution of this
Agreement and delivery of the aforementioned deed, Wife shall be solely responsible for
all current and future costs or liabilities associated with or attributable to the marital real
estate, including but not limited to the mortgage, real estate taxes, homeowner's
insurance, utilities, assessments, repairs and maintenance.
6. DIVISION OF PERSONAL PROPERTY
Husband and Wife hereby acknowledge and agree that they have heretofore
arrived at a mutually satisfactory division of all of their separate and marital personal
property. Each of them shall own, independent of any claim or right of the other, all
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items of personal property in their respective possession and which are not otherwise
addressed in this Agreement.
7. MOTOR VEHICLES
A. Husband shall be the sole and exclusive owner of the 1995 Ford Taurus
which was acquired during the parties' marriage and prior to their separation.
B. Wife shall be the sole and exclusive owner of the 2000 Ford Explorer
which she acquired subsequent to the parties' separation. Further, Husband shall waive
and relinquish any claim or interest he may have to the 1990 Chevrolet Lumina which
was traded for the 2000 Ford Explorer or the approximate $1,200.00 Wife received for
said trade. Wife shall be solely responsible for the loan which she incurred for the
purchase of the 2000 Ford Explorer and she shall indemnify and hold Husband harmless
from any and all claims or demands made against him by reason of said loan.
Husband shall be responsible for and pay in a full and timely manner all
insurance premiums for Wife's 2000 Ford Explorer through and including April, 2001,
whether the parties' vehicles are on a single policy or separate policies. Husband's
responsibility shall include any and all increases in the amount of the insurance
premiums but shall be limited to the type of coverage presently in place.
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8. LIFE INSURANCE
The parties hereby agree that they shall retain sole ownership, respectively,
of any and all policies of life insurance of which he or she is the owner and may designate
whomever they choose as beneficiary of said policies.
9. RETIREMENT BENEFITS AND ACCOUNTS. INVESTMENT
ACCOUNTS. AND BANK ACCOUNTS
Husband and Wife hereby acknowledge and agree that certain monies and
benefits have accrued in their retirement plans, individual retirement accounts,
investment accounts and banl<: accounts. The parties hereby agree that each shall retain
as his or her sole and separate property any funds in their individual name in any
investment, checking, savings, credit union or similar accounts, including but not limited
to Wife's IRA and mutual funds. Husband hereby waives and relinquishes to Wife all
of his right, title and interest, if any he has, in and to Wife's Pinnacle Health retirement
benefits, investment accounts and the aforementioned IRA and mutual funds. Wife
hereby waives and relinquishes to Husband all of her right, title and interest, if any she
has, in and to any such plans, accounts or benefits which Husband presently owns in his
individual name, including but not limited to his military retirement and Commonwealth
of Pennsylvania retirement. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Husband shall elect to
provide a SBP survivor annuity for Wife at the earliest opportunity such election may
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be made, ifsuch election has not already been made. Upon Husband's death, if Wife
survives him, Wife shall begin to receive the SBP survivor annuity payable with respect
to Husband's disposable retired pay benefits, to the fullest extent permitted under 10
U.s.e. ~ 1448, including any cost of living adjustments. Husband's disposable retired
pay shall be adjusted to reflect the SBP coverage for Wife.
Notwithstanding the parties' acknowledgment that their marital property
includes the aforementioned retirement/pension benefits and accounts, and their further
acknowledgment that they have been informed of their right to obtain an independent
valuation or appraisal of said retirement or pension benefits, in consideration of the
transfers set forth in this Agreement, the parties hereby agree not to have the value of
their respective retirement benefits determined and that they hereby specifically waive
and relinquish their right to do so.
10. AFTERACOUlRED PROPERTY
Each of the parties shall hereafter own and enjoy, independently of any
claim or right of the other, all items of property, be they real, personal or mixed, tangible
or intangible, which are or were acquired by him or her after the parties' date of
separation, with full power in him or her to dispose of the same as fully and effectively,
in all respects and for all purposes, as though he or she were unmarried.
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11. INCOME TAX RETURNS
Husband and Wife shall, upon Wife's request, file joint federal and
Pennsylvania state income tax returns for 1999. Any tax due thereon shall be paid by
Husband. The parties shall divide equally any refunds received.
12. PAYMENTS TO WIFE
Husband shall pay to Wife the sum of Six Hundred and 00/100 ($600.00)
Dollars on the I st day of each month, commencing with the first full month following the
date of execution of this Agreement. Said payments shall be made and continue for a
period of twelve (12) months beyond the date of a final decree in divorce between the
parties. The aforesaid payments shall not be subject to modification or termination
under any circumstances, except as provided in this paragraph. Said payments shall not
be includible in the gross income of Wife and shall not be deductible by Husband.
13. COUNSEL FEES
Husband shall pay to Wife's counsel the sum of Five Hundred and
00/100 ($500.00) Dollars, $250.00 of which shall be paid immediately upon
execution of this Agreement and the remaining $250.00 shall be paid immediately
upon a Complaint in Divorce being served upon Husband. The parties shall
otherwise be solely responsible for his or her own counsel fees, costs and expenses
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and neither shall seek any contribution from the other party except as otherwise
expressly provided herein.
14. EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTION OF MARITAL PROPERTY,
SPOUSAL SUPPORT, ALIMONY, ALIMONY PENDENTE
LITE AND COUNSEL FEES
Husband and Wife acknowledge and agree that the provisions of this
Agreement providing for the division of their marital property are fair, adequate and
satisfactory to them and conform to the criteria set forth in the Pennsylvania Divorce
Code, as amended, taking into account all relevant considerations, including those set
forth in the Pennsylvania Divorce Code, as amended. Husband and Wife further agree
to accept the provisions set forth in this Agreement in lieu of and in full and final
settlement and satisfaction of all claims and demands that either may now or hereafter
have against the other for equitable distribution of marital property, spousal support,
alimony, alimony pendente lite and counsel fees. Each party shall indemnify, defend and
hold the other hannless against any future action for equitable distribution of marital
property, spousal support, alimony, alimony pendente lite or counsel fees. Husband and
Wife acknowledge that Wife intends to institute a no-fault action in divorce against
Husband in the Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania Said
divorce proceeding shall be initiated immediately upon execution of this Agreement.
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Wife shall proceed with said divorce action in a timely manner and the parties shall
execute an Mfidavit of Consent, Waiver of Notice of Intention to Request Entry of
Divorce Decree and any other documents necessary to conclude the divorce upon
expiration of the ninety (90) day mandatory waiting period under Section 3301 (c) of
the Divorce Code, as amended.
15. DATE OF EXECUTION
The "date of execution" or "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.
16. ADVICE OF COUNSEL
The provisions of this Agreement and their legal effect have been fully
explained to Wife by her counsel, Paul J. Esposito, Esquire. Husband has had the
opportunity to have the provisions of this Agreement and their legal effect fully
explained to him by legal counsel of his choice. Each party confirms that he or she fully
understands the terms, conditions and provisions of this Agreement and believes them
to be fair, just, adequate and reasonable under the existing circumstances. The parties
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further confirm that each is entering into this Agreement freely and voluntarily and that
the execution of this Agreement is not the result of any duress, undue influence,
collusion or improper or illegal agreement or agreements.
17. DISCLOSURE
The parties hereby acknowledge that they have had the unfettered
opportunity to have full and fair disclosure of all of the assets, liabilities and income of
the other and they hereby waive and relinquish any and all right he or she may have for
any additional disclosure or information.
18. MUTUAL RELEASES
Except as otherwise expressly provided by this Agreement:
A. Each party hereby absolutely and unconditionally releases and forever
discharges the other and his or her heirs, executors, administrators, assigns, property and
estate from any and all rights, claims, demands or obligations arising out of or by virtue
of the marital relationship of the parties or otherwise, whether now existing or hereafter
arising. The above release shall be effective regardless of whether such claims arise out
of any former or future acts, contracts, engagements or liabilities of the other or by way
of dower, curtesy, widow's rights, family exemption or similar allowance, or under the
intestate laws, or the right to take against the spouse's will, or the right to treat a lifetime
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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.
B. Except for any cause of action for divorce which either party may have
or claim to have, and except for the obligations of the parties contained in this
Agreement as such rights as are expressly reserved herein, each party gives to the other
by the execution of this Agreement an absolute and unconditional release and discharge
from all causes of action, claims, rights or demands whatsoever, in law or in equity,
which either party ever had or now has against the other.
19. AGREEMENT TO BE INCORPORATED IN DIVORCE
DECREE
The parties hereby agree that the terms of this Agreement may be
incorporated into any divorce decree which may be entered with respect to them,
however, this Agreement shall not be deemed merged into such judgment or decree. This
Agreement shall survive any such final judgment or decree if divorce, shall be entirely
independent thereof, and the parties intend that all obligations contained herein shall
retain their contractual nature in any enforcement proceedings.
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20. WAIVER OR MODIFICATION TO BE IN WRITING
No modification or waiver of any of the terms of this Agreement shall be
valid unless in writing and signed by both parties.
21. NO WAIVER OF DEFAULT
The failure of either party to insist upon strict performance of any of the
provisions of this Agreement shall in no way affect the right of such party hereafter to
enforce the Sanle.
22. LAW OF PENNSiYLVANIAAPPLICABLE
This Agreement shall be construed in accordance with the laws of the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
23. AGREEMENT BINDING ON HEIRS
Except as may otherwise be provided, this Agreement shall be binding and
shall inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective heirs, executors,
administrators, successors and assigns.
24. INTEGRATION
This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding of the parties and
supersedes any and all prior agreements and negotiations between them. There are no
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representations or warranties other than those expressly set forth herein.
25. OTHER DOCUMENTATION
Husband and Wife covenant and agree that they will, (not more than ten
(l0) days after demand therefor), execute any and all written instruments, assignments,
releases, satisfactions, deeds, note or other such writings as may be necessaxy or desirable
for the proper effectuation of this Agreement.
26. SEVERABILITY AND INDEPENDENT AND SEPARATE
COVENANTS
The parties agree that each separate obligation contained in this Agreement
shall be deemed to be a separate and independent covenant and agreement. 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 continue in full force, effect and operation.
27. HEADINGS NOT PART OF AGREEMENT
Any headings preceding the text of the several paragraphs and
subparagraphs hereof are inserted solely for convenience of reference and shall not
constitute a part of this Agreement nor shall they affect its meaning, construction or
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effect.
28. ATfORNEYS FEES FOR ENFORCEMENT
In the event that either party breaches any part of this Agreement and the
other party retains counsel to assist in enforcing the terms hereof, the parties hereby
agree that the breaching party shall pay all attorney's fees and court costs incurred by the
other party in enforcing the Agreement, providing the enforcing party is successful in
establishing that a breach has occurred.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have set their hands and
seals the day and year first above written.
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MELANIE R. DAVIS,
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
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CIVIL ACTION - LAW
DAVID D. DAVIS,
Defendant
NO. 2000-630 CIVIL
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 ~ 3301(c) of the Divorce Code.
2. Date and manner of service of the Complaint: certified mall. retum receint
reauested. restricted deliverY on Februarv 8. 2000.
3.
(a)
Date of execution of the affidavit of consent required
by ~ 330l(c) of the Divorce Code: by Plaintiff
6/5/00 ; by Defendant 5/12/00.
(b)(l) Date of execution of the Affidavit required by ~ 3301(d)
of the Divorce Code:
(2) Date of filing and service of Plaintiff's Affidavit
upon the Defendant:
4. Related claims pending: All economic claims have been settled bv the narties in
their Senaration and Pronertv Settlement Al!:reement dated Februarv 11. 2000.
5.
(a)
Date and manner of service of the notice of intention to file praecipe to
transmit record, a copy of which is attached:
(b) Date Plaintiff's Waiver of Notice in ~ 330l(c) Divorce was filed with the
prothonotary: 6/9/00.
Date Defendant's Waiver of Notice in ~ 330l(c) Divorce was filed with the
prothonotary: 5/22/00.
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MELANIE R. DAVIS,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
DAVID D. DAVIS,
Defendant
NO. 2000-630 CIVIL
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 ~ 3301( c) of the Divorce Code.
2. Date and manner of service of the Complaint: certified mail. return receiot
reauested. restricted delivery on February 8. 2000.
3.
(a)
Date of execution of the affidavit of consent required
by ~ 3301(c) of the Divorce Code: by Plaintiff
5/22/00 ; by Defendant 5/12/00.
(b)(l) Date of execution of the Affidavit required by ~ 3301(d)
of the Divorce Code:
(2) Date of filing and service of Plaintiff's Affidavit
upon the Defendant:
4. Related claims pending: An economic claims have been settled bv the oarties in
their Seoaration and Prooertv Settlement Asrreement dated February 11. 2000.
5.
(a)
Date and manner of service of the notice of intention to file praecipe to
transmit record, a copy of which is attached:
(b) Date Plaintiff's Waiver of Notice in ~ 3301(c) Divorce was filed with the
prothonotary: 5/24/00.
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GOLDBERG, KATZMAN & SHIPMAN, P,C.
Paul J. Esposito - I.D. #25454
Attorneys for Plaintiff
320 Market Street, Strawberry Square
Post Office Box 1268
Harrisburg, PA 17108-1268
(717) 234-4161
MELANIE R. DAVIS,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
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Defendant
NO. ~-~30 ~
IN DIVORCE
DAVID D. DAVIS,
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 marriage counseling. A list of marriage counselors is available in the Office of the
Prothonotary at the Cumberland County Courthouse, 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 MAY LOSE THE RIGHT TO CLAIM ANY OF THEM.
YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU DO
NOT HA VB A LAWYER OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE
OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP.
CUMBERLAND COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION
2 Liberty Avenue
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 249-3166
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Paul 1. Esposito, Esquire - 1.0. #25454
320 Market Street
Post Ollice Box 1268
Harrisburg, PA 17108-1268
Attorneys for Plaintiff
MELANIER. DAVIS,
Plaintiff
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
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DAVID D. DAVIS,
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE
WAIVER OF COUNSELING
MELANIE R. DAVIS, being duly sworn according to law, deposes and says:
1. I have been advised of the availability of marriage counseling and understand that
I may request that the Court require my spouse and I to participate in counseling.
2. I understand that the Court maintains a list of marriage counselors in the Office of
the Prothonotary, which list is available to me upon request.
3. Being so advised, I do not request that the Court require that my spouse and I
participate in counseling prior to a divorce decree being handed down by the Court.
I verify that the statements made in this Waiver are true and correct. I understand that
false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. Section 4904 relating to
unsworn falsification to authorities.
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Post Office Box 1268
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MELANIER. DAVIS,
Plaintiff
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CUMBERLAND COUNTY , PENNSYLVANIA
Defendant
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DAVID R. DAVIS,
COMPLAINT IN DIVORCE
1. Plaintiff, MELANIE R. DAVIS, is an adult individual, who currently
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resides at 3602 Franklin Avenue, Hampden Township, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
2. Defendant, DAVID R. DAVIS, is an adult individual who currently resides
at Main Street Inn, Palmyra, Lebanon County, Pennsylvania.
3. Plaintiff avers that she has been a bona fide resident in the Commonwealth
of Pennsylvania for a period of at least six (6) months previous to the filing of this Complaint.
4. The parties were married on August 19, 1989, in Harrisburg, Dauphin
County, Pennsylvania.
5. There have been no prior actions of divorce or annulment filed by either of
the parties hereto.
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7. The Defendant in this action is not presently a member of the United States
Armed Forces or of any of its allies.
8. Plaintiff requests the court to enter a decree of divorce.
COUNT I
9. The averments of Paragraphs 1 through 8 herein are hereby incorporated
by reference thereto.
10. The marriage is irretrievably broken.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff prays Your Honorable Court to:
(a) Enter a Decree in Divorce, divorcing the Plaintiff from the bonds of
matrimony heretofore existing between Plaintiff and Defendant; and
(b) Order such other relief as the Court deems just and reasonable.
Respectfully submitted,
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I verifY that the statements contained in the foregoing COMPLAINT IN DNORCE
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statements contained herein are made subject to the penalties ofl8 Pa.C.S. Section 4904 relating to
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MELANlER. DAVIS,
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DAVID D. DAVIS,
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 2000-630 CIVIL
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
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AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE
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Personally appeared before me, a Notary Public, in and for said Commonwealth and
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that on February 7, 2000, he sent a certified copy of a Complaint in Divorce by certified mail, return
receipt requested, restricted delivery, to David D. Davis, 75 East Derry Road, Hershey, P A 17033,
and the return receipt card signed by David Davis, and shown as being delivered February 8, 2000,
is attached hereto and made a part hereof
Sworn to and subscribed
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MELANIE R. DAVIS,
Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLV ANlA
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NO. 2000-630 CIVIL
DAVID D. DAVIS,
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE
AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT
1. A Complaint in Divorce under ~ 3301(c) of the Divorce Code was fIled on
February 3, 2000.
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have elapsed from the date of fIling and service of the Complaint.
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CIVIL ACTION - LAW
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