HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-5475CHARLES B. HATHAWAY,
Plaintiff
KIMBERLY A. HATHAWAY,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
:
: IN DIVORCE
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other claim or relief requested in these papers by the Plaintiff. You may lose money or
property or other rights important to you, including custody or visitation of your children.
When the ground for the divorce is indignities or irretrievable breakdown of the
marriage, you may request marriage counseling. A list of marriage counselors is available
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CHARLES B. HATHAWAY,
Plaintiff
KIMBERLY A. HATHAWAY,
Defendant
: 1N THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
:
: NO.
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
:
: IN DIVORCE
COMPLAINT IN DIVORCE
UNDER SECTION 3301 (C) OR 3301(D) OF THE DIVORCE CODE
AND NOW COMES the above named Plaintiff by his attorney, Gary L.
Rothschild, Esquire, and seeks to obtain a decree in Divorce from the above-named
Defendant, upon the grounds hereinafter more fully set forth:
COUNT I
DIVORCE
1. Plaintiff is Charles B. Hathaway, who currently resides at 5211 Meadowbrook
Drive, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17050, having so resided since
May 13, 1996.
2. Defendant is Kimberly A. Hathaway, who currently resides at 521 !
Meadowbrook Drive, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17050, having
so resided since May 13, 1996.
3. Plaintiff and Defendant have both been bona fide residents in the
Commonwealth for at least six months immediately previous to the filing of this
Complaint.
4. The Plaintiff and Defendant were married on July 29, 1995, in Elizabeth, Ohio.
5. The Plaimiffhas been advised of the availability of counseling and that he may
have the right to request that the court require the parties to participate in counseling.
6. There have been no prior actions of divorce or for annulment between the
parties.
7. The marriage is irretrievably broken.
8. The Defendant is not a member of the Armed Services of the United States or
any of its allies.
9. The Plaintiff and Defendant are both citizens of the United States.
10. Plaintiff avers that there are no children of the parties.
WHEREFORE, the Plaintiff prays your Honorable Court to enter a Decree in
Divorce from the bonds of matrimony.
Respectfully submitted,
Date: ////~/o'L. By:
Supreme Court I.D. No. 62041
2215 Forest Hills Drive, Suite 35
Northwood Office Center
Harrisburg, PA 17112
(717) 540-3510
Attorney for Plaintiff
VERIFICATION
I verify that the statements made in the foregoing Complaint in Divorce are true
and correct. I understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of
18 Pa.C.S. § 4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
Date
Charles B. Hatl~x~-ay
CHARLES B. HATHAWAY,
Plaintiff
Vo
KIMBERLY A. HATHAWAY,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
:
: NO. 02-5475 CIVIL
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
:
: IN DIVORCE
ACCEPTANCE OF SERVICE
I, Kimberly A. Hathaway, accept service of the Complaint In Divorce. I certify
that I am authorized to accept service as I am the above-named defendant.
Date:
Kimberly A. Hhthaway
5211 Meadowbrook Drive
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
CHARLES B. HATHAWAY,
Plaintiff
Vo
KIMBERLY A. HATHAWAY,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
:
: NO. 02-5475 CIVIL
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
:
: IN DIVORCE
AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT
1. A Complaint in Divorce under § 3301(C) of the Divorce Code was filed on
November 12, 2002.
2. The marriage of Plaintiff and Defendant is i~xetrievably broken and ninety
(90) days have elapsed from the date of filing and service of the Complaint.
3. I consent to the entry of a final decree of divorce after service of notice of
intention to request entry of the decree.
I verify that the statements made in this affidavit are tree and correct. I understand
that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. § 4904 relating
to unsworn falsification to authorities.
Date:
Charles B. ttathaway,'~bTaintiff
CHARLES B. HATHAWAY,
Plaintiff
KIMBERLY A. HATHAWAY,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
:
: NO. 02-5475 CIVIL
: CIVIL ACTI'ON - LAW
:
: IN DIVORCE
AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT
1. A Complaint in Divorce under § 3301(C) of the Divorce Code was filed
on November 12, 2002.
2. The marriage of Plaintiff and Defendant is irretrievably broken and ninety
(90) days have elapsed from the date of filing and service of the Complaint.
3. I consent to the entry of a final decree of divorce after service of notice of
intention to request entry of the decree.
I verify that the statements made in this affidavit are true and correct. I understand
that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. § 4904 relating
to unswom falsification to authorities.
Date:
Kimberly A.~athawa~, Defendant
CHARLES B. HATHAWAY,
Plaintiff
Vo
KIMBERLY A. HATHAWAY,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 02-5475 CIVIL
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE
WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REQUEST
ENTRY OF A DIVORCE DECREE
UNDER § 3301 {C) OF THE DIVORCE CODE
I consent to the entry of a final decree of divorce without notice.
I understand that I may lose rights concerning ali.mony, division of property,
lawyer's fees or expenses ifI do not claim them before a divorce is granted.
I understand that I will not be divorced until a divorce decree is entered by the
Court and that a copy of the decree will be sent to me immediately after it is
filed with the prothonotary.
I verify that the statements made in this affidavit are true and correct. I understand
that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. § 4904 relating
to unsworn falsification to authorities.
Charles B. Hathaway, ~ntiff
CHARLES B. HATHAWAY,
Plaintiff
Vo
KIMBERLY A. HATHAWAY,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 02-5475 CIVIL
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
· IN DIVORCE
,WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REQUEST
ENTRY OF A DIVORCE DECREE
UNDER § 3301 (C) OF TItE DIVORCE CODE
I consent to the entry of a final decree of divorce without notice.
I understand that I may lose rights concerning alimony, division of property,
lawyer's fees or expenses ifI do not claim them before a divorce is granted.
I understand that I will not be divorced until a divorce decree is entered by the
Court and that a copy of the decree will be sent to me immediately after it is
filed with the prothonotary.
I verify that the statements made in this affidavit are true and correct. I understand
that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. § 4904 relating
to unsworn falsification to authorities.
Date:
Kimberly A. t-Iathaway, Defendant
MATRIMONIAL SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT, made this 'Z/day of~, 2003, between
KIMBERLY A. HATHAWAY, hereinafter referred to as "Wife" and lCHARLES B.
HATHAWAY, hereinafter referred to "Husband".
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, the parties hereto, being Husband and Wife were l~twfully married
on July 29,1995 in Lisbon, Ohio; and
WHEREAS, there were no children bom of the parties; and
WHEREAS, Husband has commenced an action in divorce in tt.e Court of
Common Pleas of Cumberland County, docketed to No. 02-5475 (herei aafter referred to
as the "Divorce Action"); and
WHEREAS, diverse and unhappy differences, disputes and diff culties have
arisen between the parties and it is the intention of Husband and Wife tel 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 fights and obligations las between each
other including, without limitation by specification: the settling of all m~
them relating to the ownership and equitable distribution of real and pen
the settling of all matters between them relating to the past, present and
alimony and/or maintenance of each other; and in general, the settling ot
claims and possible claims by one against the other or against their respe
,tters between
;onal property;
'uture support,
'any and all
ctive estate; and
WHEREAS, the parties hereto, Husband being represented by Gary L.
Rothschild, Esquire, and Wife not being represented by counsel, althotlgh advised of her
fight to be so represented, have each exchanged full and complete infonnation as to the
property, assets, and liabilities owned by each and have disclosed to each other and to
their attorney(s) full information as to the financial status of both partie hereto.
NOW THEREFORE, the parties hereto, in consideration of the bore recitals,
premises and mutual promises, covenants and undertakings hereinafter ~et 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 boond hereby, and
to legally bind their heirs, successors, assigns, and personal representatives, do hereby
covenant, promise and agree as follows:
J. INCORPORATION OF PREAMBLE
The recitals set forth in the Preamble of this Agreement are inco
and made a part hereof as if fully set forth in the body of the Agreement
2. AGREEMENT NOT A BAR TO DIVORCE PROCEEDING
>orated herein
This Agreement shall not be considered to affect or bar the right ,f Husband and
Wife to an absolute divorce on legal grounds if such grounds now exist or shall hereafter
exist or to such defense as may be available to either party. This Agreement is not
intended to condone and shall not be deemed to be condonation on the part of either party
hereto of any act or acts on the part of the other party, which have occasianed the
disputes or unhappy differences which have occurred or may occur subset uent to the date
and that they
!ion 3301 (c)
hereof. The parties acknowledge that their marriage is irretrievably broker
shall secure a mutual consent no-fault divorce pursuant to the terms of Se,
of the Divorce Code. Each party shall execute an "Affidavit of Consent" and "Waiver of
Notice of Intention To Request Entry of a Divorce Decree" upon the expiration of the
mandatory ninety (90) day waiting period.
3. EFFECT OF DIVORCE DECREE
The parties agree that unless otherwise specifically provided he in, this
Agreement shall continue in full force and effect after such time as a fi~al Decree in
Divorce may be entered with respect to the parties.
4. AGREEMENT TO BE INCORPORATED IN DIVORCE E ECREE
The parties agree that the terms of this Agreement shall be inco ~orated into any
Divorce Decree which may be entered with respect to them and specific ~lly referenced in
the Divorce Decree.
5. NON-MERGER
It is the parties' intent that this Agreement does not merge with the Divorce
Decree, but rather shall continue to have independent contractual significance. Each party
maintains his or her contractual remedies as well as court ordered remed: es as the result
of the aforesaid incorporation or as otherwise provided by law or statute. Those remedies
shall include, but not be limited to, damages, resulting from breach of th Agreement,
specific enforcement of this Agreement and remedies pertaining to failure to comply with
an Order of Court or Agreement pertaining to equitable distribution, alimony, alimony
pendent lite, counsel fees and costs as set forth in the Pennsylvania Divot ce Code or other
similar statutes now in effect and as amended or hereinafter enacted.
6. DATE OF EXECUTION
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.
_7. DISTRIBUTION DATE
The transfer of property, funds, documents and/or any other thing or provided
herein shall only take place on the "distribution date" which shall be defined as the date
of execution of this Agreement unless otherwise specified herein.
8. FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE
The parties confirm that each has relied on the accuracy of the fi aancial disclosure
of the other, as an inducement to the execution of this Agreement.
..9. SEPARATION
Husband and Wife shall, at all times hereafter have the right to li~,e separate and
apart from each other and to reside from time to time at such place or ph ~ces as they
respectively deem fit, free from any control, restraint, or interference whatsoever by the
other. Neither party shall molest the other or endeavor to compel the oth~,r to cohabit or
dwell with him or her by any legal or other proceeding. The foregoing pr avision shall not
be taken to be an admission on the part of either Husband or Wife of the [awfulness or
unlawfulness of the causes leading to their living apart.
10. DIVISION OF BANK ACCOUNTS AND BROKERAG] ;ACCOUNTS
The parties hereto mutually covenant, acknowledge and agree to he following
division of their individual and joint bank accounts and brokerage accoUnts, as follows:
A. Wife shall receive and be the sole owner of the following: ~
(i) Checking account number 481-8951-0_with Allfirst bm tk having a
balance of approximately $1,100.00;
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(ii)
Savings account number 8-700-570-0567113_with Allfirst bank having
a balance of approximately $ 3,500.00;
B. Husband shall receive and be the sole owner of the following:
(i) No bank accounts.
The parties hereto mutually covenant, acknowledge and agree tl~at any monies,
interest or dividends received subsequent to the execution of this Agree ment shall be the
property of the party receiving the asset from which the payment, internist or dividend
arose.
The parties hereto mutually covenant, acknowledge and' agree tt ~at any bank/credit
union accounts or brokerage accounts not identified in this paragraph, v,hich is held
solely in individual names, shall become the sole and separate property of the party in
whose name it is registered. Each party does hereby specifically waive, ielease, renounce
and forever abandon whatever right, title, interest or claim he/she may 1~ ave in the other
party's respective accounts.
11. AUTOMOBILES.
A. Division of Automobiles. The parties acknowledge that they are
the owners of one (1) automobile and agree to the following division of the
automobile:
(i) The 1997 Pontiac Grand Prix shall becom~ the sole and
exclusive property of Wife. There is turret
outstanding liability associated with this v~
B. _Waiver as to non-marital automobile. The parties l
use of a 2002 Dodge Durango which is owned by Husband's pare
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ttly no
:hicle.
rave also had the
nts. Wife does
specifically waive, release, renounce and forever abandon whatever right, title and
interest she may have in this vehicle.
Transfer of Ownership. The parties agree to execute the titles or
assignments of lease agreements to the aforesaid vehicle, if app:
effectuate the transfer as herein provided on the date of executi~
Agreement and said executed title/assignments shall be deliver,
party on the distribution date. For the purposes of this Paragrap
shall be deemed to include a "Limited Power of Attorney" if the
agreement to the vehicle is unavailable due to financing'arrange~
otherwise.
D. Indemnification. In the event any vehicle is subje~
encumbrance, lease or other indebtedness the party receiving sai(
her property shall (i) take it subject to said lien, encumbrance, lee
indebtedness; (ii) shall be solely responsible therefore and (iii) a.
indemnify, protect and save the other party harmless from said li
lease or other indebtedness. Each of the parties hereto does specil
release, renounce and forever abandon whatever right, title and in
may have in the vehicle(s) that shall become the sole and separate
other pursuant to the terms of this Paragraph. The parties acknowl
of no liens, encumbrances, leases or other indebtedness to which
aforementioned vehicles is subject to, except those liens, etc. set f¢
Paragraph.
12. PERSONAL PROPERTY
· opriate, to
.n of this
:1 to the proper
the term "title"
title or lease
nents or
:t to a lien,
vehicle as his or
se or other
tees to
n, encumbrance,
[cally waive,
:crest he or she
property of the
~dge they know
ay of the
,rth in this
The parties hereto mutually agree that they have divided all furniture, household
furnishings, appliances and other household personal property between them in a manner
agreeable to both parties as set forth in the attached Exhibit "A". The parties also
mutually agree that each party shall from and after the date of this Agre
and separate owner of all tangible personal property as indicated in Ex~
"Distribution of Household Items." All other furniture, household fumi;
or household personal property not specifically listed on Exhibit "A" sl~
property of the party in whose possession it is maintained at the time of
this Agreement.
13. RETIREMENT BENEFITS, ASSETS AND PLAN8
The parties acknowledge that, as a result of their separate emplo
during the marriage, that neither party is entitled to any retirement bent
the parties acknowledge that neither party has established Individual Ret
Accounts or other retirement plans of any current value.
The parties acknowledge that they have exchanged full informati,
above-referenced potential benefits and accordingly there are no retirem~
distributed by the parties.
Each of the parties does specifically waive, release, renounce and
all of his or her right, title, interest or claim, whatever it may be in any Pe
Retirement Plan, Profit Sharing Plan, 401 (k) Plan, Keogh Plan, Stock Pla
Savings Plan and/or any other employee benefit plan (cOllectively referre
"Employee Benefit Plans") and hereafter said Employee Benefit Plans sh~
sole and separate property of the party named in the Employee Benefit PI:
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~ment be the sole
ibit "A"-
hings, appliances
dl be the
the execution of
ment prior to or
.ts. Additionally,
[rement
~n about the
nt benefits to be
forever abandon
nsion Plan,
a, Tax Deferred
! to as
dl become the
xts or through
whose employment said Employee Benefit Plans are carded. The party receiving the
retirement account shall be responsible for any and all outstanding loans associated with
the account.
14. REAL PROPERTY, i
The parties hereto mutually covenant and agree that the real estate they own
jointly, as tenants by the entireties, and being known and numbered as 5211
Meadowbrook Drive, Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, (hereinafter referred to as the
"marital residence") was acquired during the marriage. The parties agree that the value of
the marital residence, as appraised on October 25, 2002, is appr0ximatel y $174,300.00
and that both parties have received said appraisal. The parties have agre~,d that certain
improvements to the property will increase the value of the property and the likelihood of
a sale at a more advantageous price. Accordingly, the parties have agree~l to make certain
improvements, with the cost of said improvements to be in the approxim ate amount of
$10,000.00. Husband's parents have agreed to pay for said improvemer :s, not to exceed
$10,000.00, in exchange for the proposed distribution of the proceeds fn ~m the sale of
the marital residence as indicated herein.
The parties hereto mutually covenant and agree that the marital re
listed for sale by Husband's brother, Matthew Hathaway, who is a licens~
broker with Jack Gaughan. The parties agree that the marital residence is
mortgage, with BSI Financiai Services, Inc., loan number 0028-767150-
outstanding balance of approximately $109,000.00.
~idence shall be
d real estate
;ubject to a
~, with an
The parties hereto mutually covenant and agree that Wife, in exchange for her
share of the value of the marital residence, shall be paid the greater of the following
amounts:
(i)
The outstanding mortgage shall be calculated as of the ti]
the sale of the marital residence.
Upon the issuance of a Decree In Divorce Wife shall receive Th:
Thousand ($ 32,000.00) Dollars as an advanced payment of her share o!
from the anticipated sale of the marital residence. Wife shall receive the
share of the proceeds from the sale of the marital residence, as calculate,
sale of the marital residence. Should the marital residence be sold prior
a Decree In Divorce Wife shall receive her entire share, as calculated ak
one-half of the net proceeds from the sale of the marital residence, as
indicated on the HUD-1 Settlement Sheet, after repayment to Husband's
parents for the aforesaid improvements, said payment to parents not to
exceed $ 6,000.00, or
(ii) one-half of the difference between the appraised value of the marital
residence, which is agreed to be $174,300.00, and the o~ttstanding
mortgage on the marital residence.
ne of closing on
rty-Two
'the proceeds,
remainder of her
above, upon the
the issuance of
>ye, of the
proceeds from the sale of the marital residence at the time of closing, l
Wife agrees to move out of the marital residence within thirty (30) days of the
issuance of the Decree In Divorce, however, if the marital residence is s~ld prior to the
issuance of the Decree In Divorce, Wife agrees to move out of the mari~ d residence prior
to closing.
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Husband shall receive the remaining proceeds from the sale based upon the above
calculations of Wife's payment amount. If said sale has not taken place at the time of the
issuance of Decree In Divorce Husband agrees to be solely responsible for the mortgage
on the marital residence and agrees to indemnify, protect and save Wife harmless from
said mortgage. Wife, as a result of the above required payment, as calculated upon
settlement, does specifically waive, release, renounce and forever abandon whatever
right, title and interest she may have in the marital residence. The parties acknowledge
that they know of no mortgages, liens, encumbrances or other indebtedness to which the
marital residence is subject to, except those mortgages, liens, encumbran ecs or other
indebtedness set forth in this Paragraph.
If the marital residence has not been sold within one-hundred tw, nty (120) days
of the execution of this Agreement, Husband shall promptly have Wife r~,'moved as an
obligor on the outstanding mortgage on the marital residence.
15. INSURANCE POLICIES
The parties acknowledge that Wife is the owner of one or more lil ~ insurance
policies (with an estimated cash surrender value of zero ($ .00) through h,,-r employment
and that Husband does not own any life insurance policies.
With regard to such insurance policies, the parties agree that Wife shall receive
and be entitled to the value of her insurance policies.
Except as may otherwise be provided herein, each of the parties does specifically
waive, release, renounce and forever abandon all of his or her right, title,
claim, whatever it may be in the insurance policies separately stated in thj
hereafter said insurance policies shall become the sole and separate proper
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aterest or
paragraph and
y of the party
named as the owner therein. The party receiving the insurance policy shall be responsible
for any and all outstanding loans associated with said policy.
16. MISCELLANEOUS PROPERTY
All marital property not otherwise mentioned in this Agreement Shall be hereafter
owned by the party to whom the property is titled; and if untitled, by the party in
possession. This Agreement shall constitute a sufficient Bill Of Sale to evidence the
transfer of any and all fights in such property from each party to the other.
17. DEBTS
The parties acknowledge that, other than the debt listed in paragraPh 14 above,
and the following credit card debt, that they have no other joint or individual debts.
A. Capital One Master Card, account number 5291-4920-8752-6121, with an
approximate outstanding balance of $ 900.00. This is a jointly held credi card debt. Wife
agrees that she shall remove Husband from the card as an owner or oblig or and Wife
agrees to pay this debt as the same becomes due, and to indemnify and h, >Id Husband and
his property harmless for such debt, obligation and liability associated th,~,rewith.
A liability not disclosed in this Agreement will be the sole responsibility of the
party who has incurred or may hereafter incur it, and each agrees to pay it as the same
become(s) due, and to indemnify and hold the other party and his or her Property
harmless for any and all such debts, obligations and liabilities. From the date of the
execution of this Agreement, each party shall use only those credit cards
which that party is individually liable and the parties agree to not use any
other debt instrument for which the parties have joint liability or any pote:
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md accounts for
credit card or
~tial liability.
The parties agree to cooperate in closing any remaining accounts which iprovide for joint
liability.
18. HUSBAND'S MEDICAL COVERAGE
Wife hereby agrees to cooperate in allowing Husband to apply for COBRA
benefits through Wife's employer as permitted due to the parties' divorce. Wife shall
provide Husband with whatever information, forms and documents need ed to allow
Husband to make said application and/or to give notice to the Plan Administrator.
19. ONGOING EXPENSES OF THE PARTIES
Commencing with the execution of this Agreement, Wif~ shall c¢~ntinue to be
responsible for and agrees to pay all amounts, other than mortgage paym ~nts, associated
with the household ("household bills"), including, but not limited to, utilities, lawn/snow
removal, cable, food, etc. Wife's obligation to pay the household bills, as indicated
herein, shall cease upon Wife's moving out of the marital residence. Husl~and shall be
responsible for and shall pay the monthly mortgage obligation.
Wife shall also pay for the parties' medical coverage, automobile nsurance and
other obligations for the benefit of the parties; said obligation to terminate upon the
issuance of a Decree In Divorce.
20. BANKRUPTCY
It is hereby understood and agreed by and between the parties that their
obligations pursuant to this Agreement shall not be affected by any bankruPtcy
proceeding and shall not be deemed to constitute or be a dischargeable del ,t of
bankruptcy. Both parties warrant that he/she has not heretofore instituted my
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proceedings pursuant to the bankruptcy laws nor are there any such proceedings pending
with respect to him/her which have been initiated by others.
21. LEGAL FEES, COSTS AND EXPENSES
Husband acknowledges that he has been represented in this matter by Gary L.
Rothschild, Esquire and Wife acknowledges that she has not been represented by an
attorney in this matter. The parties acknowledge and agree that each shall be responsible
for the payment of the fees owed to their respective attorney, if any. HuSband and Wife
do hereby waive, release and give up any rights which they may have aghinst the other
for payment of counsel fees. The parties acknowledge and agree 'that each shall be
responsible for the payment of any and all costs and expenses incurred b~ that party.
Husband and Wife do hereby waive, release and give up any rights which they may have
against the other for payment of costs and expenses.
22. OTHER WRITINGS
Each of the parties hereto agree to execute any and all documentsi deeds, bills of
sale or other writings necessary to carry out the intent and language ofthls Agreement.
23. DISCLOSURE AND WAIVER OF PROCEDURAL RIG}ITS
Each party understands that he or she had the right to obtain from ithe other party a
complete inventory or list of all of the property that either or both parties Owned at the
time of separation and at the time and/or owned at this time and that each party had the
right to have all such property valued by means of appraisals or otherwise. Both parties
understand that they have the right to have a court hold heatings and makb decisions on
the matters covered by this Agreement. Both parties understand that a court decision
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concerning the parties' respective fights and obligations might be different fi.om the
provisions of this Agreement.
Each party hereby acknowledges that this Agreement is fair and equitable, that it
adequately provides for his or her needs and is in his or her best interests, and that the
Agreement is not the result of any fraud, duress, or undue influence ex~reised by either
party upon the other or by any other person or persons upon either party. Both parties
hereby waive the following procedural rights:
A. The fight to obtain an inventory and appraisement, ol~ail marital and
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non-marital property as defined by the Pennsylvania
The right to obtain an income and expense statement
as provided by the Pennsylvania Divorce Code.
The fight to have property identified and appraised.
The right to discovery as provided by the Pennsylvan,[a Rules of Civil
Procedure. :
The fight to have the court determine which property .is marital and
which is non-marital, and equitably divide and distribute between the
parties that property which the court determines to be marital, and to
set aside to a party that property which the court determines to be that
parties' non-marital property.
The fight to have the court decide any other rights, remedies,
privileges, or obligations covered by this Agreement a
of the marital relationship, including but not limited to
for divorce, child support, spousal support, alimony, al
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Divorce Code.
of the other party
ad/or arising out
possible claims
imony pendente
lite (temporary alimony), equitable distribution, custody, visitation,
counsel fees, costs and expenses.
24. FURTHER DEBT
Wife agrees that she shall not contract or incur any debt or liability for which
Husband or his property or estate might be responsible and shall indemaify and save
Husband harmless from any and all claims or demands made against Hltsband by reason
of debts or obligations incurred by Wife.
25. FURTHER DEBT
Husband agrees that he shall not contract or incur any debt or liability for which
Wife or her property or estate might be responsible and shall indemnify and save Wife
harmless from any and all claims or demands made against Wife by rea~, on of debts or
obligations incurred by Husband.
26. MUTUAL RELEASE
Except as otherwise provided herein and so long as this Agreement is not
modified or canceled by subsequent Agreement, the parties hereby relea.,~e and discharge
absolutely and forever each other from any and all rights, claims and de~ ~ands, past,
present and future, including, but not limited to the following: spousal support, alimony,
alimony pendente lite, division of property, claims or rights of dower an4 right to live in
the marital home, right to act as executor or administrator of the other's {astate, rights as
devisee or legatee in the Last Will and Testament of the other, any claim Or right as
beneficiary in any life insurance policy of the other and any claim or righ in the
distributive share or intestate share of the other parties' estate.
27. TAX ON PROPERTY DIVISION.
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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 or other similar tax acts (hereinafter the "Act"), Specifically, the
provisions of the said Act pertaining to transfers of property between sPOuses or former
spouses. The parties agree to sign and caused to be filed any elections o~ other documents
required by the Internal Revenue Service to render the Act applicable t¢ the transfers set
forth in this Agreement, without recognition of gain on such transfers asld subject to the
carry-over basis provision of said Act. As to transfers to which the Act nay not or does
not apply, Husband shall be solely responsible for any and all taxes that'may be assessed
or become due from Husband, and Wife shall be solely responsible for. x~y and all taxes
that may be assessed or become due from Wife as a result of or arising from this
Agreement. As to transfers for which the parties are or may be jointly liable, the parties
hereto agree to contribute equally to such taxes, penalties and/or interesl
28. TAX RETURNS
The parties have heretofore filed joint tax returns, including feder, fl, state and local
returns. Both parties agree that in the event any deficiency in federal, state or local
income tax is proposed, or any assessment of any such tax is made against either party,
each agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the other from and against agy loss or
liability for any such tax deficiency or assessment therewith and the parties hereto agree
to contribute pro-rata, based upon their respective earnings for the year ih issue, to such
taxes, penalties and/or interest.
29.
FINAL EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTION OF PROPERTY
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The parties agree that the division of all property set forth in this Agreement is
equitable and both parties relinquish the right to divide said property inany manner not
consistent with the terms set forth herein. It is further the intent, understanding and
agreement of the parties that this Agreement is a full, final, complete ar d equitable
property division.
30. ENTIRE AGREEMENT
This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding between th.,, parties, and
there are no covenants, conditions, representations or agreements, oral ~r written, of any
nature whatsoever, other than those contained herein.
31. LEGALLY BINDING
It is the intent of the parties hereto to be legally bound hereby ankt this Agreement
shall bind the parties hereto and their respective heirs, executors, admini strators and
assigns.
32. FULL DISCLOSURE
Each party asserts that she or he has made a full and complete di;
real, personal and all other property or assets of whatsoever nature and v
located belonging in any way to each of them, of all debts and encumbr,
any manner whatsoever by each of them, of all sources and amounts of i
or receivable by each of them, and of every other fact relating in any wa
matter of this Agreement. These disclosures are part of the consideratior
party for entering into this Agreement.
33. BREACH AND COSTS TO ENFORCE
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~closure of all the
theresoever
nces incurred in
acome received
t to the subject
made by each
In the event that either party defaults in the performance of any duties or
obligations required by the terms of this Agreement and either extra-judicial or judicial
proceedings are commenced to enforce such duty or obligation, then the party found to be
in default shall be liable for all expenses of curing the default, including; but not limited
to reasonable attorneys' fees, court costs and expenses.
C~~~~2~r~RED INTO VOLUNTARILY ANDIA GREEMENT
LEARLY UNDERSTOOD
Each party to this Agreement acknowledges and declares that he Or she
respectively: I
Bo
A. Has carefully read each paragraph and each provision of this
Agreement;
Has given careful and mature thought to the making o: ?this
Agreement;
Co
Is fully and completely informed as to the facts relating to the subject
matter of this Agreement, including the parties' assets
D. Has reviewed this Agreement with his/her counsel and
guidance as to his/her rights and obligations under this
has elected to not retain counsel although informed ofl
retain independent counsel and review this Agreement
E. Enters into this Agreement voluntarily al~er receiving tl
independent counsel or electing to not retain counsel all
informed of her right to retain independent counsel and
Agreement with counsel; and
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md liabilities;
received
Agreement or
ter right to
~th counsel;
te advice of
hough
review this
F. Fully and completely understands each provision of this Agreement,
both as to the subject matter and legal effect.
35. AMENDMENT OR MODIFICATION
This Agreement may only be amended or modified by a written instrument signed
by both parties.
36. SEVERABILITY
If any term, condition, clause or provision of this Agreement sh~ dl 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. Likewise, the
failure of any party to meet his or her obligations or duties under this Agreement or any
one or more of the paragraphs of this Agreement, with the exception oQhe satisfaction of
any conditions precedent, shall in no way void or alter the remaining obligations
or
duties
of the parties.
37. LAW APPLICABLE
This Agreement shall be governed, construed and enforced under the statutes and
ease law of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
38. HEADINGS NOT PART OF AGREEMENT
1
Any headings preceding the text of the paragraphs and subparagraphs
herein
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.
BY SIGNING THIS AGREEMENT, EACH PARTY ACKNOg
HAVING READ AND UNDERSTOOD THE ENTIRE AGREEMENT,
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'LEDGES
AND EACH
PARTY ACKNOWLEDGES THAT THE PROVISIONS OF THIS AGREEMENT
SHALL BE AS BINDING UPON THE PARTIES AS IF THEY WERE ORDERED BY
THE COURT AFTER A FULL HEARING.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed thii Agreement the
day and year first written above.
KIMBERL~- A[ HATI~WAy (-;~/if~C,)Y
CHARLES B. HAT--Ay ("Husband")
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COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA :
: SS
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND :
On this, the
Public in and for the State and County aforesaid, the undersigned office
appeared KIMBERLY A. HATHAWAY, known to me (or satisfactor
the person described in the foregoing instrument, and acknowledged tht
same for the purposes therein contained.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I hereunto set my hand and official seal.
[o'T'~ dayof .~--C~ 2003, before me, a Notary
r, personally
ly proven) to be
[t she executed the
Notary Public
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
(SEAL)
F ! Notarial Seal
! Tana~ L. Eshenaur, NotaryTPublic
! Harrisburg, Dauphin County
~_My Co~mission Expires ~
Member, P~nnsylvania As~-~tion ot No~a des
: SS
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND :
On this, the
Public in and for the State and County aforesaid, the undersigned office~
/
appeared CItARLES B. HATIIAWAY, known to me (or satisfactorily
person described in the foregoing instrument, and acknowledged that he
same for the purposes therein contained.
day of LIq~,~t~_J~ 2003, before me, a Notary
personally
~roven) to be the
executed the
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I hereunto set my hand and official seal.
Notary Public ' / j
I NOTAR6M_ ~ ....
Wormtey~rg, Pa
Distribution of Household Items
.Room
.Room
Room
accessoHes
:enter
storage --
picture
sculpture
hatching si~
china
~ w/printer
Dinette table & 4 cha~s
~ture
2-drawer filing cabinet
abrador sculpture
mirror
chest
&
ISlOn .~
area
Items
George Fore grill
agreed upo-"~'----
~er & tea ~
~tly separat-~-~-~
L-Lo ge chair
Garden tool'-=---'-----~
: agreed upon
Custody of Chanc~ & Lc
small items such as v~deo ta~
upon move of I or both Charles & Kimberly as agreed previously.
CHARLES B. HATHAWAY,
Plaintiff
KIMBERLY A. HATHAWAY,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
:
: NO. 02-5475 CIVIL
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
:
: IN DWORCE
PRAECIPE TO TRANSMIT RECORD
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
for entry of a Divorce Decree:
1.
2.
Please transmit the record, together with the following informatidn, to the Court
o
Ground for Divorce: 3301 (c) of the Divorce Code.
Date and manner of service of the complaint: Acceptance of ;ervice by
Defendant on November 15, 2002.
Date of execution of the affidavit of consent required by Secl
the Divorce Code: By Plaintiff 3/27/03 ; By Defendant 3/2 /03.
Related claims pending: None.
Date Plaintiff's Waiver of Notice in §3301(c) Divorce was fil ed with the
Prothonotary: 4/02/03;
Date Defendant's Waiver of Notice in §3301(c) Divorce was filed with the
Prothonotary: 4/02/03.
ion 3301(c) of
Date:
Respectfully submitted,
By:' G~ar .Rot~
Supreme Court I.D. qo. 62041
2215 Forest Hills D~ ive, Suite 35
Northwood Office C rater
Harrisburg, PA 171 2
(717) 540-3510
Attorney for Plaintif
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Of CUMBERLAND
STATE OF ~~.
Plaintiff
Versus
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...................... ~_~e~gt .............................
COUNTY
PENNA.
DECREE IN
D I V 0 R C E ~..,,~.
AND NOW ........ /~l~..r. .......... d~10...'~..., it is ordered and
decreed that ............c.~AR~..~.s..~.,..~ATU,~A¥ ' , plaintiff,
and KIMBERLY A. HATHAWAY
are divorced from the bonds of matrimony.
The court retains jurisdiction of the following claim
been raised of record in this action for which a final ord~
been entered; None.
Further, the Matrimonial Settlement Agreement, exe
· .parties. and. da.ted,. March· .27 ~..200.3.,..atta~he~. -here.t~
herein for purposes of enforcem~ 1 not k
· ·said' 'decr~'e; · The · pa~tie~' 'a~' ' ~'i'f
said ement.
, defendant,
s which have
~r has not yet
cuted by the
i ' i~ -incorporated
.._~al e merged into
~er~6~']'~ h ' ~h'~ ' t~'r'~§ of
Attest: ............................ j'