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IN DIVORCE
DECREE IN
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are divorced from the bonds of matrimony.
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it is ordered and
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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MARRIAGE SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT made this )9 'l4.day of Sept em bet, 2000, by and between SUSAN
M. GARMAN, (hereinafter referred to as "WIFE") and LINN P. GARMAN, (hereinafter
referred to as "HUSBAND").
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, HUSBAND and WIFE were lawfully married on November 13, 1993, in
Enola, Pennsylvania. The parties hereto agree and covenant as follows:
1.
The parties intend to maintain separate and permanent domiciles and to live apart from
each other. It is the intent and purpose of this Agreement to set forth the respective rights and
duties of the parties while they continue to live apart from each other.
2.
The parties have attempted to divide their matrimonial property in a manner which
conforms to a just and right standard, with due tegard to the rights of each party. It is the intent
of the parties that such division shall be fmal and shall forever determine their respective rights.
The division of existing marital property is not intended by the parties to constitute in any way a
sale or exchange of assets.
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(3) enters into this Agreement voluntarily after receiving the advice of counsel;
(4) has given careful and mature thought to the making ofthis Agreement;
(5) has carefully read each provision of this Agreement; and
(6) fully and completely understands each provision of this Agreement, both as to
the subject matter and legal effect.
This Agreement shall become effective immediately as of the date of execution.
5.
It is the purpose and intent of this Agreement to settle forever and completely the interest
and obligations of the parties in all property that they own separately, and all property that would
qualifY as marital property under the Pennsylvania Divorce Code, Title 23, Section 401(e), and
that is referred to in this Agreement as "Marital Property", as between themselves, their heirs and
assigns. The parties have attempted to divide their Marital Property in a manner that conforms to
a just and fair standard, with due regard to the tights of each Party. The division of existing
Marital Property is not intended by the parties to constitute in any way a sale or exchange of
assets, and the division is being effected without the introduction of outside funds or other
property not constituting a part of the marital estate.
It is the further purpose of this Agreement to settle forever and completely any obligation
under the Pennsylvania Divorce Code relating to spousal support or alimony.
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Each party represents and warrants that he or she has made a full and fait disclosure to the
other of all of his or her property interests of any nature, including any mortgage, pledge, lien,
charge, security interest, encumbrance, or restriction to which any property is subject. Each
party further represents that he or she has made a full and fait disclosure of all debts and
obligations of any nature for which he or she is currently liable or may become liable. Each
further represents and warrants that he or she has not made any gifts or transfers for inadequate
consideration of Marital Property without the prior consent of the other.
Each Party acknowledges that, to the extent desired, he or she has had access to all joint
and separate State and Federal Tax Returns filed by or on behalf of either or both Parties during
marriage.
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mEAL ESTATE: HUSBAND hereby agrees to transfer to WIFE exclusive possession
of the marital residence at 19 Lancaster Avenue, Enola, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, and
will waive all right, title and interest in the property if WIFE chooses to sell said ptoperty.
HUSBAND agrees to execute a deed within thirty (30) days from the date of the execution of
this Agreement transferring said property into WIFE'S name individually, and WIFE agrees to
assume all liability for and indemnify HUSBAND against the mortgages currently against said
residence, and agrees to be solely responsible for the payments associated with said mortgages.
WIFE further agrees to have HUSBAND'S name removed from the marital mortgages within
six (6) months from the date of the execution of this Agreement. The removal of HUSBAND'S
name from the mortgages shall occur either by refmancing or assumption of the current
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mortgages by WIFE. The Deed executed by HUSBAND shall be held in escrow with
HUSBAND'S attorney until his name is removed from the mortgage. HUSBAND shall
maintain exclusive possession of the mobile garage which is on the property of the marital
residence. HUSBAND shall have at least one year from the date of signing this agreement to
move said mobile garage from the marital residence. The parties by mutual agreement may
agree to extend the time period for removal of the mobile garage.
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SUPPORT: It is the mutual desire of the parties that HUSBAND will not be required to
pay support to the WIFE. WIFE will not provide any fmancial support to the HUSBAND. The
parties also waive any right they have to receive alimony payments from the other following the
entry of the Divorce Decree in this matter.
9.
PERSONAL PROPERTY: The parties agree that the personal property has been
divided to the parties' mutual satisfaction.
The WIFE hereby waives all right and title which she may have in any personal property
of the HUSBAND. HUSBAND likewise waives any interest which he has in the personal
property of the WIFE. Henceforth, each of the parties shall own, have and enjoy independently
of any claim or tight of the other party, all items of personal property of every kind, nature and
description and wherever situated, which are then owned or held by or which may hereafter
belong to the HUSBAND or WIFE with full power to the HUSBAND or the WIFE to dispose
of same as fully and effectually, in all respects and for all purposes as if he or she were
unmarried.
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AUTOMOBILES: The parties hereby agree that WIFE shall retain the 1995 Ford Escort
or any other vehicles which are currently in her possession. HUSBAND hereby waives all right,
title and intetest in the vehicles which are currently in possession of WIFE. WIFE shall hold
HUSBAND harmless for any and all liability associated with the use and purchase of the cars
and any vehicle she may now or in the future own, and shall be solely responsible for all
insurance and other fmancial responsibility associated with said vehicle. The parties hereby agree
that HUSBAND shall retain the 1992 Ford F-150, the 1972 Ford Mustang and the 1967 Chevy
Chevelle or any other vehicles which are currently in his possession. WIFE hereby agrees to
transfer and waive all right, title and interest in the vehicles which are currently in possession of
HUSBAND. HUSBAND shall hold WIFE harmless fot any and all liability associated with the
use and purchase of the cars and any vehicle he may now or in the future own, and shall be solely
responsible for all insurance and other financial responsibility associated with said vehicle.
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MARITAL DEBTS: It is mutually agreed by and between the parties that WIFE shall
assume all liability for and pay and indemnify the HUSBAND against all debts incurred by
WIFE after the date of separation. WIFE tepresents and warrants to HUSBAND that since the
parties' marital separation she has not contracted or incurred any debt or liability for which
HUSBAND or his estate might be responsible and WIFE further represents and warrants to
HUSBAND that she will not contract or incur any debt or liability after the execution of this
Agreement, for which HUSBAND or his estate might be responsible. WIFE shall indemnify
and save HUSBAND harmless from any and all claims or demands made against him by reason
of debts or obligations incurred by her.
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HUSBAND shall assume all liability for and pay and indemnify the WIFE against all
debts incurred by HUSBAND after the date of separation. HUSBAND represents and warrants
to WIFE that since the parties' marital separation he has not contracted or incurred any debt or
liability for which WIFE or her estate might be responsible and HUSBAND further represents
and warrants to WIFE that he will not contract or incur any debt or liability after the execution
of this Agreement, for which WIFE or her estate might be responsible. HUSBAND 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.
WIFE agrees to pay and remain solely responsible for the balances on the following
credit cards:
1. Visa;
2. Texaco;
HUSBAND agrees to pay and remain solely responsible for the balances on the following
credit cards:
I. Mastercard;
Each party shall indemnify and hold harmless the other with respect to any of the obligations
stated above for which the other party is not responsible.
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CUSTODY: The parties hereto, being the natural parents of Jesse T. Garman, born April
3, 1997, age 3 years, and desiring to set forth the rights and obligations relating to the custody of
said child, hereby agree as follows:
A. The parties shall enjoy shared legal custody of the minor child;
B. The parties shall enjoy shared physical custody of the minor child;
C. The parties shall enjoy periods of physical custody with the minor child subject to the
following schedule:
1. WlFEIMOTHER will have child on Sunday, Monday and Wednesday to
include the entire day and overnight. WIFEIMOTHER will also have child
on alternating Fridays. HUSBANDIFATHER will have child on Tuesday,
Thursday and Saturday to include the entire day and overnight.
HUSBAND/FATHER will also have child on alternating Fridays.
2. The parties hereto agree that holiday and vacation schedules will be decided
mutually between the parties.
3. The parties hereto agree that if either party would like to have the children for
both Saturday and Sunday on any particular weekend the consent of both
parties in advance of that weekend is required.
4. The parties hereto agree that if a change in the days of custody is to be made it
will be made in advance with the consent of both parties.
5. The parties hereto agree to equally share transportation for the applicable
transfers of custody as outlined herein.
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INSURANCE AND EMPLOYEE BENEFITS: The parties agree that any life
insurance policies on the life of HUSBAND or WIFE or any other employee benefits, including
but not limited to tetirement, profit sharing or medical benefits of either party, shall be their own.
WIFE waives all right, title and claim to HUSBAND'S employee benefits, and HUSBAND
waives all right, title, and claim to any of WIFE'S employee benefits.
14.
BENEFITS AND BANK ACCOUNTS: WIFE agrees to waive all right, title and
interest which she may have in the savings or checking or any other bank accounts of the
HUSBAND. The HUSBAND agrees to waive all interest which he has in the savings or
checking or any othet bank accounts of the WIFE.
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INCOME TAX EXEMPTIONS FOR CHILDREN: The income tax exemption for
the parties minor child will alternate yearly with HUSBANDIFATHER claiming the child for
the year 2000 and WIFEIMOTHER claiming the child for the year 200 I and so on and so forth.
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DllVORCE: The parties both agree to cooperate with each othet in obtaining a final
divorce of the marriage. It is agreed that the parties will execute and file the consents necessary
to obtain the divorce. Any party who fails to cooperate with obtaining the Divorce shall pay all
the costs and legal fees of the party who is seeking the divorce.
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BREACH: If either party breaches any provisions 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, and the party breaching this contract should
be responsible for payment of legal fees and costs incurred by the other in enforcing their rights
under this Agreement.
18.
ADDITIONAL INSTRUMENTS: Each of the parties shall from time to time, at the
request of the other, execute, acknowledge and deliver to the other party any and all further
instruments that may be reasonably required to give full force and effect to the provisions of this
Agreement.
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VOLUNTARY EXECUTION: The provisions of this Agreement and their legal effect
have been fully explained to the parties by their respective counsel, and each party acknowledges
that the Agreement is fair and equitable, and that it is being entered into voluntarily, and that it is
not the result of any duress or undue influence. The provisions of this Agreement are fully
understood by both parties and each party acknowledges that the Agreement is fair and equitable,
that it is being entered into voluntarily, and that it is not the result of any duress or undue
influence.
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ENTIRE AGREEMENT: This Agreement contains the entire understanding of the
parties and there are no representations, warranties, covenants or undertakings other than those
expressly set forth herein.
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APPLICABLE LAW: This Agreement shall be construed under the Laws of the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
22.
PRIOR AGREEMENTS: It is understood and agreed that any and all property
settlement agreements which mayor have been executed prior to the date and time of this
Agreement are null and void and of no effect.
23.
PAYMENT OF COSTS: The parties agree to pay for their own costs tequired to obtain
and complete the divorce.
24.
WAIVER OF CLAIMS AGAINST ESTATES: Except as herein otherwise provided,
each party may dispose of his or her property in any way, and each party hereby waives and
relinquishes any and all rights he or she may now have or hereafter acquire, under the present or
future laws of any jurisdiction, to share in the property or the estate of the other as a result of the
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marital relationship, including without limitation, dower, curtesy, statutory allowance, widow's
allowance, right to take in intestacy, right to take against the Will of the other, and right to act as
administrator or executor of the other's estate, and each will, at the request of the other, execute,
acknowledge and deliver any and all instruments which may be necessary or advisable to carry
into effect this mutual waiver and relinquishment of all such interests, rights and claims.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereunto have set their hands and seals the day
and year first above written.
WITNESSES:
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LINN P. GARMAN
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COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
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COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
PERSONALLY APPEARED BEFORE ME, this
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Notary Public, in and for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and County of Cumberland,
SUSAN M. GARMAN, known to me (or satisfactorily proven) to be the person whose name is
subscribed to the within Marriage Settlement Agreement, and acknowledges that she executed
the same for the purposes therein contained.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and official seal.
Notarial Seal
Betzl A, Morrison, Notary Public
Carlisle Bor,.. Cumberlan:l County
My Commlssln" Explras Dec. 15,2000
MEmber, Pennsylvania Association of ;', i..lIes
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
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COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
PERSONALLY APPEARED BEFORE ME, this J 2.. tly day of September, 2000, a
Notary Public, in and for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and County of Cumberland, LINN
P. GARMAN, known to me (or satisfactorily proven) to be the person whose name is
subscribed to the within Marriage Settlement Agreement, and acknowledges that he executed the
same for the purposes therein contained.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and official seal.
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Martha l. Noel, Notary Public
Carlisle. Bom, Cumberland County
My Commission Expires Sept. 18 2003
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LINN P. GARMAN,
Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
2000-3320 CIVIL TERM
SUSAN M. GARMAN,
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 3301(c) of the Divorce Code.
2. Date and manner of service of complaint: A certified copy of the Complaint in Divorce was served
upon the defendant, Susan M. Garman, on June 8, 2000, by certified, restricted delivery mail, addressed to her at 19
Lancaster Avenue, Bnola, Pennsylvania 17025, with Return Receipt Number Z 013 345 839.
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: September 12,2000; by defendant: September 13, 2000.
(b)(I) Date of execution of the affidavit required by Section 3301(d) of the Divorce Code:
(b )(2) Date of filing and service of the plaintitl's affidavit upon the defendant:
4. Related claims pending: NONE.
5. Complete either (a) or (b).
(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 plaintitl's Waiver of Notice in Section 3301(c) Divorce was filed with the
Prothonotary: September 14, 2000.
Date defendant's Waiver of Notice in Section
Prothonotary: September 14, 2000.
D. SC ARTZ, ESQUIRE
Attorney for Plaintiff
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Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
2000-~CIVIL TERM
SUSAN M. GARMAN,
Defendant
IN DIVORCE
NOTICE
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 in 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, Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013. .
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 ALA WYER 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, Pennsylvania 17013
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: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
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CIVIL ACTION - LAW
2ooo-33Jo CIVIL TERM
SUSAN M. GARMAN,
Defendant
IN DIVORCE
COMPLAINT IN DIVORCE PURSUANT TO SECTION 3301(c)
OF THE DIVORCE CODE
NOW comes the plaintiff, Linn P. Garman, by his attorney, Mark D. Schwartz, Esquire,
and files this complaint in divorce against the defendant, Susan M. Garman, representing as
follows:
1. The plaintiff is Linn P. Garman, an adult individual residing at 3825 Elmerton
Avenue, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17011.
2. The defendant is Susan M. Garman, an adult individual residing at 19 Lancaster
Avenue, Enola, Pennsylvania 17025.
3. The defendant has been a resident of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania at least six
months prior to the filing of this action in divorce.
4. The plaintiff and the defendant were married on November 13, 1993 in Enola,
Pennsylvania, and separated on January 7,2000.
5. There have been no prior actions of divorce or for annulment between the parties.
6. There was one (I) child born to this marriage; namely Jesse T. Garman, born April
3, 1997, age three (3) years.
7. Pursuant to the Divorce Code, Section 3301(c), the plaintiff avers as the grounds upon
which this action is based that the marriage between the parties is irretrievably broken.
8. The plaintiff avers that he has been advised of the availability of counseling and that
said party has the right to request that the court require the parties to participate in counseling.
WHEREFORE, the plaintiff demands judgment dissolving the marriage between the
two parties.
Respectfully submitted,
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Mark D. Schwartz, Esquire
Attorney for Plaintiff
West Pomfret Professional Building
60 West Pomfret Street
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013-3222
(717) 249-2353
Supreme Court I.D. No. 70216
Date: May 30th ,2000
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The foregoing Complaint in Divorce is based upon information which has been gathered
by my counsel and me in the preparation of this action. I have read the statements made in this
Complaint and they are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information and belief. I
understand that false statements herein made are subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S.A. Section
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: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
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CIVIL ACTION - LAW
2000-3320 CIVIL TERM
SUSAN M. GARMAN,
Defendant
IN DIVORCE
AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE OF COMPLAINT
PURSUANT TO PA. RC.P. RULE NO. 1920.4 (a)(1)(O
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NOW, Mark D. Schwartz, Esquite, being duly sworn according to law, does depose and
state:
1. That he is a competent adult and attorney for the plaintiff in the captioned action in
divorce.
2. That a certified copy of the Complaint in Divorce was served upon the defendant,
Susan M. Garman, on June 8, 2000, by certified, restricted delivery mail, addressed to her at 19
Lancaster Avenue, Enola, Pennsylvania 17025, with Return Receipt Number Z 013 345 839.
3. That the said receipt for certified mail is signed and attached hereto and made a part
hereof.
I verify that the statements made in this affidavit are true and correct. I understand that
false statements herein made are subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C. S. Section 4904, relating to
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CIVIL ACTION - LAW
2000-3320 CIVIL TERM
SUSAN M. GARMAN,
Defendant
IN DIVORCE
PLAINTIFF'S AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT
1. A complaint in divotce under Section 3301(c) of the Divorce Code was filed on May
30, 2000.
2. The marriage of plaintiff and defendant is irretrievably broken and ninety days have
elapsed from the date of the filing of the complaint.
3. I consent to the entry of a fmal decree in divorce.
4. I understand that I may lose rights concerning alimony, division of property, lawyer's
fees or expenses if! do not claim them before a divorce is granted.
I verify that the statements made in this affidavit are true and correct. I understand that
false statements herein made are subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C. S. Section 4904 relating to
unsworn falsification to authorities.
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CIVIL ACTION - LAW
2000-3320 CIVIL TERM
SUSAN M. GARMAN,
Defendant
IN DIVORCE
DEFENDANT'S AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT
1. A complaint in divorce under Section 3301(c) of the Divorce Code was filed on May
30, 2000.
2. The marriage of plaintiff and defendant is irretrievably broken and ninety days have
elapsed from the date of the filing of the complaint.
3. I consent to the entry of a final dectee in divotce.
4. I understand that I may lose rights concerning alimony, division of property, lawyer's
fees or expenses if! do not claim them before a divorce is granted.
I verifY that the statements made in this affidavit are true and correct. I understand that
false statements herein made are subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C. S. Section 4904 relating to
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SUSAN M. GARMAN,
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IN DIVORCE
WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REOUEST
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I. I consent to the entry of a fInal Decree of Divorce without notice.
2. 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.
3. I understand that I will not be divorced until a divorce decree is entered by the Court
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false statements herein made are subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. Section 4904 relating to
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2000-3320 CIVIL TERM
SUSAN M. GARMAN,
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WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REOUEST
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2000-3320 CIVIL TERM
SUSAN M. GARMAN,
Defendant
IN DIVORCE
PLAINTIFF'S MARRIAGE COUNSELING AFFIDAVIT
The plaintiff, being duly sworn according to law, deposes and says:
I. I have been advised of the availability of marriage counseling and understand that I
may request that the court require that my spouse and I participate in counseling.
2. I understand that the court maintains a list of marriage counselors in the Prothonotary's
Office, 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
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I verifY that the statements made in this affidavit are true and correct. I understand that
false statements herein made are subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. Section 4904 relating to
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SUSAN M. GARMAN,
Defendant
IN DIVORCE
DEFENDANT'S MARRIAGE COUNSELING AFFIDAVIT
The defendant, being duly sworn according to law, deposes and says:
I. I have been advised of the availability of marriage counseling and understand that I
may request that the court require that my spouse and I participate in counseling.
2. I understand that the court maintains a list of marriage counselors in the Prothonotary's
Office, 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
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I verify that the statements made in this affidavit are true and correct. I understand that
false statements herein made are subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. Section 4904 relating to
unsworn falsification to authorities.
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SOCIAL SECURITY INFORMATION SHEET
PURSUANT TO 23 Pa.C.S.A. SECTION 4304.1 (a) (3) ALL DIVORCES MUST
INCLUDE THE PARTIES SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER
PLEASE FILL IN THE APPROPRIATE INFORMATION AND RETURN TO THE
PROTHONOTARY'S OFFICE
DATE: September 13, 2000
DOCKET NUMBER: 2000-3320 CIVIL TERM
PLAINTIFF~SS# 196-48-2607
NAME: LINN P. GARMAN
DEFENDANT~ SS # 197-68-4762
NAME:
SUSAN M. GARMAN