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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY
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STATE OF
ANNA C. NEWTON,
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ROBERT L. NEWTON,
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PENNA.
No.
2000-1902
Civil Term
DECREE IN
DIVORCE
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DECREED THAT
ANNA C. NEWTON
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ROBERT L. NEWTON
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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;
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The attached Property Settlement Agreement, dated August 18, 2000;
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is hereby incorporated but not merged into the Divorce Decree.
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PROPERTY SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT, made this
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between ANNA C. NEWTON of
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(hereinafter referred to as WIFE), and ROBERT L. NEWTON of New
London County, Connecticut (hereinafter referred to as HUSBAND),
WHEREAS, HUSBAND and WIFE were lawfully married on September
23, 1994 in Honolulu, Hawaii; and
WHEREAS,
diverse,
unhappy
differences,
disputes
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difficulties have arisen between the parties and it is the
intention of HUSBAND and WIFE to live separate and apart for the
rest of their natural lives, and the parties hereto 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 matters between
them relating to the ownership and equitable distribution of real
and personal property; the settling of all matters between them
relating to past, present and future support and alimony; and in
general, the settling of any and all claims by one against the
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other or against their respective estates.
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.
Separation:
It shall be lawful for each party 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 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.
Interference: Each
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interference, authority, and contact by the other, as fully as if
he or she were single and unmarried, except as may be necessary to
carry out the provisions of this Agreement. Neither party shall
molest the other or attempt to endeavor to molest the other, nor
compel the other to cohabit with the other, or in any way harass or
malign the other, nor in any way interfere with' the peaceful
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existence of the other, while living separate and apart.
3.
Subsec:ruen t Di vorce:
The parties acknowledge that WIFE
has filed a Complaint in Divorce in Cumberland County,
Pennsylvania, to docket number 00-1902 Civil Term, claiming that
the marriage is irretrievably broken under the no-fault mutual
consent provision of Section 3301(c) of the Pennsylvania Divorce
Code. HUSBAND hereby expresses his agreement that the marriage is
irretrievably broken and expresses his intent to execute any and
all affidavits or other documents necessary for the parties to
obtain an absolute divorce pursuant to Section 3301 (c) of the
Divorce Code. The parties hereby waive all rights to request Court-
ordered counseling under the Divorce Code. It is specifically
understood and agreed by the parties that the provisions of this
Agreement as to equitable distribution of property of the parties
are accepted by each party as a final settlement for all purposes
whatsoever, as contemplated by the Pennsylvania Divorce Code.
Should a decree, judgment or order of separation or divorce be
obtained by either of the parties in this or any other state,
country or jurisdiction, each of the parties hereby consents and
agrees that this Agreement and all of its covenants shall not be
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affected in any way by any such separation or divorce; and that
nothing in any such decree, judgment, order or further modification
or revision thereof shall alter, amend or vary any term of this
Agreement, whether or not either or both of the parties shall
remarry. It is specifically agreed, that a copy of this Agreement
or the substance of the provisions thereof, may be incorporated by
reference, but not merged, into any divorce, judgment or decree. It
is the specific intent of the parties to permit this Agreement to
survive any judgment and to be forever binding and conclusive upon
the parties.
4.
Date of Execution:
The
"date
of execution" or
"execution date" of this Agreement shall be defined as the day 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.
5. Distribution Date: The transfer of property, funds
and/or documents provided for herein, shall only take place on the
"distribution date" which shall be defined as specified herein.
6. Mutual Release: HUSBAND and WIFE each do hereby mutually
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remise, release, quitclaim and forever discharge the other and the
estate of such other, for all time to come, and for all purposes
whatsoever, of and from any and all rights, title and interests, or
claims in or against the property (including income and gain from
property hereafter 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 the other,
the estate of such other or any part thereof, whether arising out
of any former acts, 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, family exemption
or similar allowance, or under the intestate laws, or the right to
take against the spouse's will; or the right to treat a lifetime
conveyance by the other as testamentary, or all other rights of a
survi ving spouse to participate in a deceased spouse r S estate,
whether arising under the laws of (a) Pennsylvania, (b) any State,
Commonwealth or territory of the United States, or (c) any country,
or any rights which either party may have or at any time hereafter
shall have for past, present or future support or maintenance,
alimony, alimony pendente lite, counsel fees, property division,
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costs or expenses, whether arising as a result of the marital
relations or otherwise, except, all rights and obligation of
whatsoever nature arising or which may arise under this Agreement
or for the breach of any provisions thereof.
It is the intention of HUSBAND and WIFE to give to each other
by the execution of this 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 right and agreements and
obligations of whatsoever nature arising or which may arise under
this Agreement or for the breach of any provision thereof.
It is further agreed that this Agreement shall be and
constitute a full and final resolution of any and all claims which
each of the parties may have against the other for equitable
division of property, alimony, counsel fees and expenses, alimony
pendente lite or any other claims pursuant to the Pennsylvania
Divorce Code or the divorce laws of any other jurisdiction.
7.
Advice of Counsel:
The provisions of this Agreement and
their legal effect have been fully explained to WIFE by MARYANN
MURPHY, ESQUIRE, counsel for WIFE, and to HUSBAND by THOMAS FLOWER,
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HUSBAND and WIFE acknowledge and accept that this Agreement
is, in the circumstances, fair and equitable and that it is being
entered into freely and voluntarily 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 collusion or improper or illegal
agreement or agreements.
8.
Warranty as to Existincr Oblicrations:
Each party
represents that he or she has not heretofore incurred or contracted
for any debt or liability or obligation for which the estate of the
other party may be responsible or liable except as may be provided
for in this Agreement. Each party agrees to indemnify and hold the
other party harmless for and against any and all such debts,
liabilities or obligations of every kind which may have heretofore
been incurred by them, including those for necessities, except for
the obligation arising out of this Agreement.
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EXISTING DEBTS:
HUSBAND and WIFE acknowledge that
they had filed for bankruptcy, and that there are no existing debts
in joint names.
HUSBAND agrees to be solely and exclusively responsible for
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any and all debts in his individual name. HUSBAND further agrees to
indemnify WIFE and hold her harmless from any and all liability for
same.
WIFE agrees to be solely and exclusively responsible for any
and all debts in her individual name. WIFE further agrees to
indemnify HUSBAND and hold him harmless from any and all liability
for same.
10. Warranty as to Future Obliqations: HUSBAND and WIFE each
covenant, warrant, represent and agree that, with the exception of
obligations set forth in this Agreement, neither of them shall
hereafter incur any liability whatsoever for which the estate of
the other may be liable.
Each party shall indemnify and hold
harmless the other party for and against any and all debts, charges
and liabilities incurred by the other after the execution date of
this Agreement, except as may be otherwise specifically provided
for by the terms of this Agreement.
11. Personal PrODertv: The parties agree that HUSBAND shall
become the sole and exclusive owner of all personal property
currently in HUSBAND's possession, as well as the computer and
television currently in WIFE's possession. WIFE agrees to make the
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with WIFE and executes any and all documents necessary to transfer
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exclusive owner of all personal property currently in her
possession, except for the computer and television designated to
HUSBAND above.
HUSBAND and WIFE agree that the above division of property is
mutually acceptable to them. Neither party shall make any claim to
any such item of marital property or of the separate personal
property of either party, except as provided for in this Agreement,
which will be in the possession and/or under the control of the
other at the time of the execution of this Agreement. 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, the item is physically in the possession or control of
the party at the time of the execution of this Agreement; and in
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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 at the time of the execution of
this Agreement.
12. Motor Vebicles:
The parties acknowledge that they own
a 1993 Ford Taurus currently titled in joint names. HUSBAND agrees
to cooperate with WIFE in transferring title of this vehicle into
WIFE's individual name no later than August 20,2000. HUSBAND
further agrees to execute any and all documents necessary for this
transfer to occur, including signing a Power of Attorney to WIFE or
to HUSBAND's counsel for the limited purpose of facilitating the
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13. Pension/Retirement Benefits:
HUSBAND and WIFE
acknowledge that neither has accrued pension/retirement benefits
during the course of the marriage.
14. After Accruired Personal Property: Each of the parties
shall hereafter own and enjoy, independently of any claims or right
of the other, all items of personal property, tangible or
intangible, hereafter acquired by him or her, with full power in
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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.
15. Applicabilitv of Tax Law to Property Transfers: The
parties hereby agree and express their intent that any transfers of
property pursuant to this Agreement shall be within the scope and
applicability of the Deficit Reduction Act of 1984 (herein the
"Act"), specifically, the provisions of said Act pertaining to
transfers of property between spouses or former spouses. The
parties agree to sign and cause to be filed any elections or other
documents required by the Internal Revenue Service to render the
Act applicable to the transfers set forth in this Agreement,
without recognition of gain on such transfer and subject to the
carry-over basis provisions of said Act.
16. Waiver of Alimonv:
The parties herein acknowledge that,
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by this Agreement, they have respectively secured and maintained an
adequate fund with which to provide for themselves sufficient
financial resources for their comfort, maintenance and support.
HUSBAND and WIFE do hereby waive, release and give up any rights
they may respectively have against the other for alimony, spousal
support or maintenance. It shall be, from the execution of this
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parties to sustain themselves without seeking any support from the
other party.
17. waiver of Alimonv Pendente Lite, SDousal SUDDort and
Counsel Fees: Each party hereby waives any right to alimony
pendents lite and spousal support. The parties agree to be
responsible for their own attorney's fees.
18. Full Disclosure:
HUSBAND and WIFE each represent and
warrant to the other that he or she has made a full and complete
disclosure to the other of all assets of any nature whatsoever and
of every type whatsoever in which such party has an interest, and
of all other facts relating to the subject matter of this
Agreement.
19. Disclosure and Waiver of Procedural Riqhts: Each party
understands that he or she has the right to obtain from the other
party a complete inventory or list of all of the property that
either or both parties own at this time or owned as of the date of
separation, and that each party has the right to have all such
property valued by means of appraisals or otherwise. Both parties
understand that they have the right to have the Court hold hearings
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and make decisions on the matters covered by this Agreement. Both
parties understand that a Court decision concerning the parties'
respective rights and obligations might be different from the
provisions of this Agreement.
Both parties waive the following procedural rights:
a. The right to obtain an Inventory and Appraisement of
all marital and separate property as defined by the Pennsylvania
Divorce Code;
b. The right to obtain an Income and Expense Statement
of the other party as provided by the Pennsylvania Divorce Code;
c. The right to have the Court determine which property
is marital and which is non-marital and equitably distribute
between the parties that property which the Court determines to be
marital;
d. The right to have the Court decide any other rights,
remedies, privileges, or obligations covered by this Agreement,
including but not limited to, possible claims for divorce, spousal
support, alimony, alimony pendente lite, counsel fees, costs and
expenses.
20. Waiver of Modification to be in Writinq: No modification
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or waiver of any of the terms hereof shall be valid unless in
writing and signed by both parties and no waiver of any breach
hereof or default hereunder shall be deemed a waiver of any
subsequent default of the same or similar nature.
21. Mutual CooDeration: Each party shall, at any time and
from time to time hereafter, take any and all steps and execute,
acknowledge and deliver to the other party any and all further
instruments and/or documents that the other party may reasonably
require for the purpose of giving full force and effect to the
provisions of this Agreement.
22. ADDlicable Law:
This Agreement shall be construed in
accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania which
are in effect as of the date of execution of this Agreement.
23. Aqreement Bindinq on Heirs:
This Agreement shall be
binding and shall inure to the benefits of the parties hereto and
their respective heirs, executors, administrators, successors and
assigns.
24. Inteqration:
This Agreement constitutes the entire
understanding of the parties and supersedes any and all prior
agreements
and negotiations between
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herein.
25. Other Documentation: HUSBAND and WIFE covenant and agree
that they will forthwith execute any and all written instruments,
assignments, releases, satisfactions, deeds, notes or such other
writings as may be necessary or desirable for the proper
effectuation of this Agreement.
26. No Waiver on Default: This Agreement shall remain in
full force and effect unless and until terminated under and
pursuant to the terms of this Agreement.
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 same, nor shall the waiver of any default
or breach of any provisions hereof be construed as a waiver of any
subsequent default or breach of the same or similar nature, nor
shall it be construed as a waiver of strict performance of any
other obligations herein.
27. Severabilitv:
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,
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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. Likewise, the
failure of any party to meet his or her obligation under anyone or
more of the paragraphs herein, with the exception of the
satisfaction of the conditions precedent, shall in no way avoid or
alter the remaining obligations of the parties.
28. Breach: If either party breaches any provision of this
Agreement, the other party shall have the right, at his or her
election, to sue for damages for such breach or seek such other
remedies or relief as may be available to him or her. The party
breaching this contract shall be responsible for payment of
reasonable legal fees and costs incurred by the other in enforcing
their rights under this agreement.
29. Headinqs Not Part of Aqreement: Any heading 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 effect.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have set their
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
ANNA C. NEWTON,
Plaintiff
: No. 2000-1902 Civil Term
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ROBERT L. NEWTON,
Defendant
: 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 Section 330J(c) of the Divorce
Code.
2. Date and Manner of service of the Complaint: Sent to Defendant on March 29. 2000
bv first class U.S. mail. postage pre-paid. Service accepted bv Defendant on April 19. 2000.
3. Complete either paragraph (a) or (b).
(a) Date of execution of the Affidavit of Consent required by Section 3301(c) of the
Divorce Code: by Plaintiff, August 18.2000; by Defendant, July 15. 2000.
(b)(1) Date of execution of the Plaintiffs Affidavit required by Section 3301(d) of the
Divorce Code: N/ A
(2) Date of filing and service of the Plaintiffs Affidavit upon Defendant: N/A.
4. Related claims pending: All issues have been resolved bv the Propertv Settlement
Agreement dated August 18.2000.
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(a) Date and manner of service of the notice of intention to file Praecipe to Transmit
Record, a copy of which is attached: N/ A.
(b) Date Plaintiffs Waiver of Notice in Section 3301(c) Divorce was filed with the
Prothonotary: August 18, 2000.
(c) Date Defendant's Waiver of Notice in Section 3301(c) Divorce was filed with the
Prothonotary: Julv 27. 2000.
Plaintiffs Social Security Number: 176-54-3786
Defendant's Social Security Number: 005-72-4742
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Carlisle, P A 17013
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYL VANIA
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ANNA C. NEWTON,
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ROBERT L. NEWTON,
Defendant
: IN DIVORCE
NOTICE TO DEFEND AND CLAIM RIGHTS
yoU HA VE 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, Cumberland County Courthouse, I Courthouse Square, Carlisle, Peunsylvania.
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 HAVE A LAWYER OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE
OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP.
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2 Liberty Avenue
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The Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County is required by law to comply with the
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accommodations available to disabled individuals having business before the Court, please contact
our office. All arrangements must be made at least 72 hours prior to any hearing or business before
the Court. You must attend the scheduled Conference or Hearing.
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CIVIL ACTION - LAW
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: IN DIVORCE
COUNT I
COMPLAINT UNDER SECTION 3301(c)
OF THE DIVORCE CODE
AND NOW comes ANNA C. NEWTON, by and through her attorney,
Maryann Murphy, Esquire of Legal Services, Inc., who respectfully
avers as follows:
1. Plaintiff is ANNA C. NEWTON whose current address is 537
North Hanover Street, Apt. #9, Carlisle, Cumberland County,
Pennsylvania.
2. Defendant is ROBERT L. NEWTON whose current address is 59
Branford Avenue, Groton, New London County, Connecticut.
3. Plaintiff has been a bona fide resident in the
Commonwealth for at least six months immediately previous to the
filing of this Complaint.
4. Plaintiff and Defendant were married on September 23,
1994 in Honolulu, Hawaii.
5. There have been no prior actions filed for divorce or for
annulment between the parties.
6. Defendant is not a member of the Armed Forces of the
United States of America or any of its Allies.
7. The marriage is irretrievably broken.
8. Plaintiff has been advised of the availability of
marriage counseling and that she may have the right to request the
Court to require the parties to participate in such counseling.
Being so advised, Plaintiff does not request that the Court require
the parties to participate in counseling prior to a Divorce Decree
being handed down by the Court.
9. Plaintiff requests this Court to enter a Decree in
Divorce from the bonds of matrimony.
COUNT II
CLAIM FOR EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTION OF MARITAL PROPERTY
UNDER SECTION 3502 OF THE DIVORCE CODE
10. Plaintiff hereby incorporates by reference all of the
averments contained in Count I of this Complaint.
11. Plaintiff and Defendant are the owners of personal
property acquired during the marriage which is subject to equitable
distribution by this Court.
12. Plaintiff and Defendant have been unable to agree as to
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I, Maryann Murphy, Esquire, do hereby certify that a true and
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Defendant, ROBERT L. NEWTON, by first class u.s. mail, postage pre-
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3. I represent that the information below relating to my ability to pay the fees and costs
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(a) Name: ANNA C. NEWTON
Address: 537 N. Hanover St.. Apt #9. Carlisle. PA 17013
(b) Social Security Number: 176-54-3786
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Age: 5 vears old
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Age: 6 davs old
4. I understand that I have a continuing obligation to inform the court of improvement in
my financial circumstances which would permit me to pay the costs incurred herein.
5. I verify that the statements made in this affidavit are true and correct. I understand that
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Defendant
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AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT
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have elapsed from the date of filing and service of the Complaint.
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request entry of the decree.
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WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REOUEST
ENTRY OF A DIVORCE DECREE UNDER
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fees or expenses if r do not claim them before a divorce is granted.
3. I understand that I will not be divorced until a divorce decree is entered by the Court and
that a copy of the decree will be sent to me immediately after it is filed with the Prothonotary.
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WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REQUEST
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: No. 2000-1902 Civil Term
: IN DIVORCE
AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE
I, Maryann Murphy, Esquire, depose and say:
1. That I am an adult individual residing in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
2. That on March 29, 2000, I sent by U.S. first class mail, postage pre-paid, a
3301 (c) Complaint in Divorce to the Defendant, ROBERT 1. NEWTON, at the following address:
Robert 1. Newton
59 Branford Avenue
Groton, Connecticut 06340
3. That on April 19, 2000, the Defendant signed an Acceptance of Service
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