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ADDENDUM TO SEPARATION AND PROPERTY SETTLEMENT AGREEMENX
AND NOW, this 31" day of May, 2000 come STEPHEN J. CROWLEY (hereinafter
"Husband") and DONNA A. CROWLEY (hereinafter "Wife'') and in consideration for the
mutual promises contained herein and for the consideration referenced in the Separation and
Property Settlement Agreement dated April 24, 2000, the parties hereto hereby amend said
Agreement as follows:
b. Within ten (10) days of the date of this Agreement, the remaining One
Hundred Sixty-Five Thousand Dollars shall be divided as follows: Approximately
One Hundred Seventeen Thousand Dollars ($117,000) shall go to Wife and shall
be used by Wife as Wife desires for the support and maintenance of the children
and her household; Husband shall receive the remaining approximately Forty-
Eight Thousand Dollars ($48,000.00) to be used as Husband desires.
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1. Paragraph 3.3(b) is amended to read as follows:
2. All remaining terms and conditions of the Separation and Property Settlement Agreement
dated April 24, 2000 shall remain in full force and effect.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have set their hands and selils the day and year first
above written.
WITNESSED BY:
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SEPARATION AND PROPERTY SETILEMENT AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT, made this:t.'7'T1Iday of April, 2000, by and between STEPHEN J.
CROWLEY, of Carlisle, Cumberland County, PeMsylvania, party of the first part, hereinafter
referred to as "Husband" and DONNA A. CROWLEY, of Carlisle, Cumberland County,
Pennsylvania, party of the second part, hereafter referred to as "Wife".
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, Husband and Wife were married on May 9, 1987 in Carlisle, Cumberland
County, PeMsylvania; and
WHEREAS, Husband and Wife are residents of the Commonwealth of PeMsylvania and
have been so for at least the past six (6) months; and
WHEREAS, certain diverse, unhappy differences have arisen between the Parties hereto
which have made them desirous of living separate and apart from one another; and
WHEREAS, Husband and Wife desire to settle and determine certain of their marital rights
and obligations, and make an equitable distribution oftheir}1!~tal property;
WHEREAS, there were two (2) children born of the marriage: JOSEPH NICHOLAS
CROWLEY, born June 3, 1990 and CECILE MARIE CROWLEY, born January 30, 1995; and
WHEREAS, it is the intention and purpose of this Agreement to set forth the respective rights
and duties of the Parties while they live apart from each other and to settle all fmancial and property
rights between them; and
WHEREAS, the Parties hereto have mutually entered into agreement for the division of their
jointly owned assets, the provisions for the liabilities they owe, and provisions for the resolution of
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their mutual differences, after both have had fuIl and amble opportunity to consult with. their
respective attorneys, and the parties now wish to have that agreement reduced to writing.
NOW, THEREFORE, the Parties hereto in consideration of the mutually made and to be kept
promises set forth herein and for other good and valuable consideration, intending to be legally
bound and to legally bind heirs, successors, assigns, and personal representatives, do hereby
covenant, promise and agree as follows:
ARTICLE I: SEPAJtATION
1.1
It shall be lawful for Husband and Wife at all times hereafter to live separate and apart from
each other and to reside from time to time at such place or places as they shall deem fit free from any
control, restrain, or interference, direct or indirect, by each other. Neither Party shall molest the
other or compel or endeavor to compel the other to cohabit or dweIl with him or her by any legal or
other proceedings. The foregoing provision shaIl not be taken to be an admission on the part of
either Husband or Wife of the lawfulness of the causes leadi~ to them living separate and aparto
ARTICLE ll: DIVORCE
2.1
This Agreement is not predicated on divorce. It is specifically understood and agreed by and
between the Parties hereto and to each of the said Parties does hereby warrant and represent to the
other that the execution and delivery of this Agreement is not predicated upon nor made subject to
any agreement for institution, prosecution, defense, or for the non-prosecution or non-defense of any
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action for divorce; provided,however, that nothing contained in this Agreement shall prev~Qt or
preclude either of the Parties hereto from commencing, instituting or prosecuting any action or action
for divorce, either absolute or otherwise, upon just, legal and proper grounds; nor to prevent either
Party from defending any such action which has been, may, or shall be instituted by the other Party,
or for making any just or proper defense thereto. It is warranted, covenanted, and represented by
Husband and Wife, each to the other, that this Agreement is lawful and enforceable and this
warranty, covenant, and representation is made for the specific purpose of inducing Husband and
Wife to elCecute this Agreement. Husband and Wife each knowingly and understandingly hereby
waive any and all possible claims of this Agreement is, for any reason, illegal, or for any reason
whatsoever of public policy, unenforceable in whole or in part. Husband and Wife do each hereby
warrant, covenant and agree that, in any possible event he an she are and ever shall be estopped from
asserting any illegality or unenforceability as to all or any part of this Agreement..
2.2
It is further specifically understood and agreed that J:!1c:.pr?vision of this Agreement relating
to the equitable distribution of property of the Parties are accepted by each Party as a final settlement
offor all purposes whatsoever. The Parties acknowledge that they have made full disclosure to each
other of all assets that they own or have an interest in as of the date of this Agreement. Should either
of the Parties obtain a decree, judgment or order of separation or divorce in any other state, county,
or jurisdiction, each of the parties to this Agreement hereby consents and agrees that this Agreement
and all its covenants shall not be effected 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,
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amend or vary any tenn of this Agreement, whether or not either or both of the Parties slt9uld
remarry, it being understood by and between the Parties that this Agreement shall survive and shall
not be merged into any decree, judgment or order of divorce or separation.
2.3
It is specifically agreed that a copy of this Agreement may be incorporated by reference into
any divorce judgment or decree if or whenever sought by any of the Parties hereto. Such
incorporation, however, shall not be regarded a merger, it being the intent of the Parties to pennit
this Agreement to survive any such agreementso
ARTICLE III: EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTION OF MARITAL PROPERTY
3.1
The Parties have attempted to divide their marital property in a manner which confonns to
the criteria set forth in Section 3502 ofthe Pennsylvania Domestic Relations Code, and taking into
account the following considerations: the length of the marriage; the prior marriages of the parties;
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the age, health, station, amount and sources of income, vocational skills, employability, estate,
liabilities, and need for each of the parties; the contribution of one party to the education, training
or increased earning power of the other party; the opportunity of each party for future acquisition of
capital assets and income; the sources of income of both parties, including, but not limited to
medical, retirement, insurance or other benefits; the contribution of dissipation of each party in the
acquisition, preservation, depreciation, or appreciation of marital property, including the contribution
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ofa party as a homemaker; the value of the property set apart to each party; the standard of!iying
of the parties established during their marriage.
3.2
The division of existing marital property is not intended by the Parties to constitute in any
way a sale or exchange of assets and the division is being effected without the introduction of outside
funds or other property not constituting marital property. The division of property under this
Agreement shall be in full satisfaction of all rights of equitable distribution of the Parties.
a. The Parties hereby agree that any transfers of property pursuant to the terms of this
Agreement shall be within the scope of the Deficit Reduction Act of 1984, or other similar tax acts
(hereinafter "Act"). 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 transfers and subject to the carry-over basis
provisions of said Act.
3.3
The Parties shall retain sole and exclusive right, title and possession of all personal property
currently in their possession. Except as provide for herein, Husband shall make no claim whatsoever
for any personal property in wife's possession. Additionally, except as provided for herein, Wife
shall make no claim whatsoever for any personal property in Husband's possession. Should it be
necessary for either Party to execute any documents to convey tile to any such personal property in
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the other Party's possession, they shall do so within thirty (30) days of the execution of this
Agreement or within thirty (30) days of the request from the opposing Party.
a. The total value ofinvestments, including mutual funds, stocks and bank accounts on
the date of this Agreement is anticipated to be approximately Three Hundred Sixty-Five Thousand
Dollars ($365,000000). The Parties acknowledge that Two Hundred Thousand Dollars ($200,000000)
of said amount is directly a result of inheritances that Husband received upon the death of his
parents. The Parties specifically agree that said sum shall be excluded from the marital estate and
that same shall remain the sole property of Husband.
b. Within ten (1 0) days of the date of this Agreement, the remaining One Hundred Sixty-
Five Thousand Dollars, shall be divided as follows: Approximately Ninety Thousand Dollars
($90;000.00) shall be used to pay of the mortgage currently on the marital home located at 7 Todd
Road, South Middleton Township, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania; Wife shall receive Thirty
Thousand Dollars ($30,000.00) to be used as Wife desires for the support and maintenance of the
children and her household; Husband shall receive the remaining Forty-Five Thousand Dollars
($45,000.00) to use towards the purchase a personal residenceo
c. The Parties acknowledge that they have approximately Twenty-Nine Thousand Four
Hundred Dollars ($29,400.00) eannarked for college expenses for the children. Said monies shall
be divided as follows: Eleven Thousand Four Hundred Dollars ($11,400.00) shall be placed in a
college fund (Pennsylvania Uniform Gift to Minors Act Account) for the benefit of Joseph; Ten
Thousand Dollars shall be placed in a college fund (Pennsylvania Uniform Gift to Minors Act
Account)for the benefit of Cecile; and the remaining Eight Thousand Dollars shall be used by
Husband to purchase appliances, furniture and related items for his new personal residence as
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referenced above. The college fundslPennsylvania Uniform Gift to Minors Act Accounts referenced
herein can only be accessed upon the agreement of both Parties hereto and both Parties hereto shall
be the joint custodians of same.
3.4
Except as provided herein, Wife waives any right or interest she may have in Husband's
employment benefits, including any retirement plan, stock option purchase plan, profit sharing plan,
individual retirement account or related matters. Except as provided herein, Husband waives any
right or interest he may have in Wife's employment benefits, including any pension benefits,
retirement plan, stock option purchase plan, profit sharing plan, individual retirement account or
related matters. The Parties acknowledge that Husband's IRA is currently worth approximately
Seventy Thousand Dollars ($70,000.00) and that Wife's IRA is currently worth approximately Forty-
Two Thousand Dollars ($42,000.00).
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Husband and Wife agree to waive and relinquish any and all right that he or she may now
have or hereafter acquire in any real or tangible personal property subsequently acquired by the other
party, including but not limited to any personal residence Husband may purchase as provided for
hereino Husband and Wife specifically agree to waive and relinquish any right in such property that
may arise as a result of the marriage relationship.
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Contemporaneously with the execution of this Agreement, Husband shall transfer to Wife
any and all of Husband's right, title and interest in and to the marital residence located at 7 Todd
Road, South Middleton Township, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, heretofore owned by the
parties as tenants by the entiretieso Said transfer shall be with clear and free marketable title with
no mortgages, judgments or taxes due on same as of the date of said transfer. Thereafter any and all
liabilities thereon shall become the sole and exclusive obligation of Wife. Wife hereby agrees that
if Husband purchases a personal residence before a divorce decree may be entered divorcing the
Parties, Wife shall, within three (3) business days of being requested to do so by Husband, execute
a quit claim deed transferring any rights she may have in the newly purchased personal residence of
Husband to Husband. The consideration for both transfers referenced herein shall be One Dollar.
ARTICLE IV: RELEASE OF SUPPORT FOR HUSBAND AND WIFE
4.1
The parties herein acknowledge that by this Agree~eE-t ~ey have respectively secured and
maintained a substantial and adequate fund with which to provide themselves sufficient resources
to provide for their comfort, maintenance, and support in the station of life in which they, are
accustomed. Except as provided herein, Husband and Wife do hereby waive, release and give up
any rights they may respectively have against the other for child support, alimony, spousal support,
or maintenance. Husband and Wife specifically waive, release and give up any rights for alimony
that they may be entitled to pursuant to Chapter 37 of the Pennsylvania Domestic Relations Code.
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ARTICLE V: DEBTS OF THE PARTIES
5.1
Each Party represents to the other that except as otherwise specifically set forth herein, there
are no major outstanding obligations of the Parties, and that as of the date of this Agreement neither
Party has contracted for any debts for which the other will be responsible and each Party indemnifies
and holds harmless the other for all obligations separately incurred or assumed under this Agreement.
In the event either Party contracted for or incurred any debts since the date of separation, the
Party who incurred said debt shall be responsible for the payment thereof regardless of the name in
which the account may have been charged. Husband and Wife acknowledge and agree that they have
no outstanding debts or obligations of the Husband and Wife incurred prior to the signing of this
Agreement.
5.2
Each Party relinquishes any right, title and interest he or she may have to any and all motor
vehicles currently in the possession of the other Party. ~J.thi_n thirty (30) days of the date of
execution of this document, each Party shall execute the necessary documents to have said vehicles
properly registered in the other Party's name with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation.
It is the intention of the Parties that the 1992 Honda Accord EX shall be transferred solely to Wife
and the 1994 Cadillac Seville shall be transferred solely to Husband.
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ARTICLE VI: CUSTODY AND SUPPORT OF CHILDREN
6.1
The Parties agrees to shared legal and physical custody of the children of the marriage. Both
Husband and Wife shall be responsible for the day to day decisions when they have custody of the
children. Neither Party has the right to make a unilateral decision of the following major issues:
Education; Medical treatment (other than emergency treatment); and General welfare. It is agreed
between the Parties that any decisions on these issues will be made jointly.
6.2
Each party agrees to keep the other apprized of any and all matters relating to the children's
health, education, welfare, and activities, including advising the other Party in advance of any parent
teacher conferences, medical appointments, school plays or performances, sporting events, special
events and any other related matters. Both Parties shall be entitled to review school work and have
a copy of the children's report cards or performance reports.
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Wife shall have primary physical custody of the children, subject to such reasonable
temporary custody and visitation rights of Husbando
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Unless otherwise agreed to by the Parties, the Parties agree on the following custody schedule
for the children:
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a. Weekends. On alternating weekends, Husband shall have custody of the children
beginning at 4:00 p.m. on Friday afternoon until 8:00 p.m. on Sunday evening.
b. Weekday evenings. Husband shall have custody of the children on two week day
evenings each week. Husband shall advise Wife of which two days he will have custody of the
children on at least a monthly basiso Said custody shall begin at 4:00 p.m. and continue until 8:00
porn.
c. Summer vacations. The Parties shall each have custody of the children up to four
non-consecutive weeks during the children's' summer vacationso The Parties shall advise the other
Party of the week(s) they desire for vacation no later than May 31 st of each year. The Party that first
selects a particular week or weeks and communicates same to the other shall be entitled to that week
or weeks.
d. Holidays.
i) Thanksgiving-- The Parties agree to alternate custody of the children on an
annual basis for Thanksgiving. Husband shall have custody of the children on beginning at 4:00
p.m. on the Wednesday before Thanksgiving Day, 2000 through 4:00 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day,
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custody of the children on Thanksgiving, 2000 and on Thanksgiving eve!)' even year thereafter. The
Party not having custody on Thanksgiving shall have custody from 4:00 p.m. on Thanksgiving day
through 8:00 p.m. on the day after Thanksgiving Day.
ii) Christmas-- The Parties agree to alternate custody of the children on an annual
basis for Christmas. Wife shall have custody of the children from noon Christmas Eve, 2000
through 2:00 p.m. on Christmas Day, 2000 (hereinafter "Christmas") and on Christmas eve!)' even
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year thereafter, Husband shall have custody of the children on Christmas, 2001 and on Christmas
every odd year thereafter. The Party not having custody on Christmas shall have custody of the
children from 2:00 p.m. Christmas Day through 8:00 p.m. on December 26th.
Hi) Other holidays.
a.) The parties hereto agree that they will cooperate and be as flexible as
possible with regard to custody of the children for any holiday or extended school vacation period.
In the event that any holiday discussed in this section or this Agreement falls on a weekend, the
holiday schedule will take precedence over the normal custody schedule.
bo) Wife shall have custody of the children on every Mother's Day
weekend. Husband shall have custody of the children on every Father's Day weekend.
c.) . Husband and Wife shall discuss and agree on a custody schedule for
the children at least two (2) weeks prior to any state or federal holiday not specifically mentioned
in the Agreement. Other holidays include, but are not limited to: New Year's Day, Martin Luther
KingJr.'s Birthday, President's Day, Easter, Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Columbus Day,
and New Year's Eve. Once a schedule is established for _~y particular holiday; custody of the
children shall alternate between Husband and Wife every year according to that same schedule.
d.) It is the intent of the parties that transportation of the children between
parents for all purposes, but especially custody purposes, shall be as flexible and accommodating as
possible. Both parties hereby agree that for custody transportation purposes, each is willing to travel
one (1) hour one way, For these purposes, the parties agree to meet as close to halfway as possible
to accommodate the custody schedule. It is recognized that transportation will obviously be
dependent upon each parties' personal circumstances and employment.
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The Parties hereby agree that Husband shall carry children on his health insurance coverage
as long as the children are eligible. The Parties agree that they will equally share in any
unreimbursed medical expenses incurred for the care of any of their childreno
6.6
Beginning with the tax year that ends December 31, 2000, the Parties hereby agree that for
Income Tax purposes, Husband shall claim Cecile as a Dependent and Wife shall claim Joseph as
a Dependant.
ARTICLE VII: MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
7.1
The Parties hereto have r~tained or had the opportunity to retain independent legal counsel
before the signing of this Agreement. The provisions of this Agreement and their legal effect have
been fully explained to the parties by their respective counsc:l..?r the parties have waived their right
to have legal advice regarding the meaning and implication of this Agreement. The parties
acknowledge and accept that this Agreement is, in the circumstances, fair and equitable, that it is
being entered into freely and voluntarily, after having received such advice and with such knowledge
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.
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Husband and Wife do hereby mutually remise, release, quitclaim, and forever discharge the
other and the estate of the other, for all times to come and for all purposes whatsoever, of and from
any and all legal right, title and interest, or claims in or against the property of the other or against
the estate of the other, of whatever nature and wheresoever situate, which he or she now has or at
any time hereafter may have against such other, the estate of such other, or any part thereof, whether
arising out of any former acts, contracts, engagements, or liabilities of such other as 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
surviving spouse to participate in a deceased spouse's estate, whether arising under the laws of (a)
Pennsylvania, (b) any state, commonwealth, or territory of the United States, or (c) any other country,
or any rights which either party may have or at any time hereafter have for past, present, or future
support or maintenance, alimony, alimony pendente lite, source fees, costs or expenses, whether
arising as a result of the marital relation or otherwise, ~x~ept and only except, all rights and
agreements and obligations of whatsoever nature arising or which may arise under this Agreement
or for the breach of any thereof. It is the intention of Husband and Wife to give to each other by
execution of this Agreement a full, complete, and general release with respect to any and all property
of any kind or nature, real or personal, not mixed, which the other now owns or may hereafter
acquire, except and only except, all rights and agreements and obligations of whatsoever nature
arising or which may arise under this Agreement or for the breach of any thereof.
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No waiver or modification of any of the terms of this Agreement 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.
7.4
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. Jurisdiction for
purposes of this Agreement shall remain in the Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County,
Pennsylvania.
7.5
This Agreement shall be binding and shall inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their
respective heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns.
7.6
This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding of the parties and supersedes any and
all prior agreements and negotiations between them. There are no representations or warranties other
than those expressly set forth herein.
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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 obligation under anyone or more of the articles and sections herein shall in no way void or
alter the remaining obligations of the parties.
7.8
It is specifically understood and agreed that this Agreement constitutes an equitable
distribution of property, both real and personal, which was legally and beneficially acquired by
Husband and Wife, or either of them, during the marriage as contemplated by the Domestic
Relations Code of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
7.9
The parties warrant and represent that they have made full disclosure of all assets prior to the
execution of this Agreement.
7.10
In the event either party to this Agreement shall breach any term, covenant or other obligation
herein, the non-breaching party shall be entitled, in addition to all other remedies available at law
or in equity, to recover from the breaching party all costs which the non-breaching party may incur,
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This Agreement shall survive any action for divorce and decree of divorce and shall forever
be binding and conclusive on the parties; and any independent action may be brought, either at law
or in equity, to enforce the terms of this Agreement by either Husband or Wife until it shall have
been fully satisfied and performed. The consideration for this Agreement is the mutual benefits to
be obtained by both of the parties hereto and the covenants and agreements of each of the parties to
the other. The adequacy of the consideration for all agreements herein contained is stipulated,
confessed, and admitted by the parties, and the parties intend to be legally bound hereby.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have set their hands and seals the day and year first
above written.
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DONNA A. CROWLEY,
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NOTICE TO DEFEND AND CLAIM RIGHTS
You have been sued in courto If you wish to defend against the claims set forth in the
following pages, you must take prompt actiono 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 childreno
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 at the Domestic
Relations Office, 13 North Hanover Street, Carlisle, Pa. You are advised that this list is kept as a
convenience to you and you are not bound to choose a counselor from the list. All necessary
arrangements and the cost of counseling sessions are to be borne by you and your spouse. If you
desire to pursue counseling, you must make your request for counseling within twenty (20) days of
the date on which you receive this noticeo Failure to do so will constitute a waiver of your right to
request counseling.
IF YOU DO NOT FILE A CLAIM FOR ALIMONY, MARITAL PROPERTY,
COUNSEL FEES OR EXPENSES BEFORE THE FINAL DECREE OF DIVORCE OR
ANNULMENT IS ENTERED, 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
Carlisle, PA 17013
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DONNA Ao CROWLEY,
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COMPLAINT IN DIVORCE
AND NOW, this 31 ,j day of May, 2000 comes Plaintiff, Stephen J. Crowley, by and through
his attorney, Michael 1. Hanft, Esquire, and files the following Complaint in Divorce, and in support
thereof avers as follows:
1. The Plaintiff is Stephen 1. Crowley, who currently resides at 3 Hilltop Drive, Mt.
Holly Springs, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17065.
2. The Defendant is Donna A. Crowley, who currently resides at 7 Todd Road, Carlisle,
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17013.
30 The Plaintiff and Defendant are sui juris, and both have been bona fide residents of
the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for a period of more than six (6) months immediately preceding
the filing of this Complaint in Divorceo
4. The parties were married on May 9, 1987 in Carlisle, Cumberland County,
Pennsylvaniao
5. The marriage is irretrievably brokeno The foregoing facts are averred and brought
under Sections 3301(c) of the Divorce Code of 1980, as amended.
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WHEREFORE, Plaintiff requests Your Honorable Court to enter a Decree in Divorce,
divorcing the Plaintiff from the Defendant.
Respectfully submitted,
M chael 1. Hanft, squire
Attorney ID No. 57976
19 Brookwood Avenue, Suite 106
Carlisle, PA 17013-9142
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The foregoing Complaint in Divorce is based upon information which has been gathered by
my counsel in the preparat~on of the lawsuit. The language of the document is that of counsel and
not my OWllo I have read the Complaint in Divorce and to the extent that the document is based upon
information which I have given to my counsel, it is true and correct to, the best of my knowledge,
information and belief. To the extent that the content of the document is that of counsel, I have
relied upon counsel in making this verificationo
This statement and verification are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. Section 4904
relating to unsworn falsification to authorities, which provides that if I make knowingly false
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ACCEPTANCE OF SERVICE
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DONNA A. CROWLEY,
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PRAECIPE TO TRANSMIT RECORD
To the Prothonotary:
Please 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 the Complaint: by handing Complaint directly to
Defendant on June 1,2000. Executed Acceptance of Service filed with the Court June 2, 2000
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Divorce Code: by the Plaintiff--September 21,2000 (filed September 22, 2000); by the Defendant--
September 15,2000 (filed September 15,2000).
4. Related claims pending: No claims raised.
5. Attached are copies of the Separation and Property Settlement Agreement dated
April 24, 2000 and an Addendum to Separation and Property Settlement Agreement dated May 31,
2000, entered into by the parties. Said Agreement should be incorporated into the Divorce Decr.ee.
Respectfully submitted,
Date: September 26, 2000
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AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT
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