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HomeMy WebLinkAbout97-00930 \ ! . \. () .,... cJ . >= ~ ~ -e cJ " " \ ) " ~-+"~^ ...' /'" ", l . i j ! I . . I i i i i , _~ I ) ).1/-7) &,,1, ~~ m:"~ ~ acj Od;~~d 790 j - //&#. c."fi A<~'-t:C/ 71 t:;', . IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA CIVIL ACTION - LAW Linda G, Victor, No. 97-930 Civil Plaintiff v, John V, Victor, Defendant IN DIVORCE SEPARATION AND PROPERTY SETILEMENT AGREEMENT This Agreement made this 3(}J> day of ~997, by and between John A. Victor of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, party of the first part, hereinafter referred to as "Husband"; and Linda G, Victor of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, party of the second party, hereinafter referred to as "Wife", WITNESSETH: WHEREAS, Husband and Wife were married on August 8, 1970 in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, . WHEREAS, there are two children born ofthisp Jeffiey A. Victor, born ~ ~ 1 / tj;; c, ; and Marc A. Victor, born I ~ I a;; ~ ) , , ,LL-(J-' WHEREAS, Husband and Wife are residents of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and have been so for at least the past six months; WHEREAS, certain differences have arisen between the parties hereto and as a consequence, they have lived separate and apart since March 8, 1997, WHEREAS, Husband and wife desire to settle and determine certain of their marital rights and obligations. and make an equitable distribution of their marital property, determine their rights to alimony, support and other matters which may be considered under the Divorce Code; and WHEREAS, it is the intention and purpose of this Agreement to set forth the respective rights and duties of the parties while they continue to live apart rrom each other and to settle all financial and property rights between them; and t r WHEREAS, the parties hereto have mutually entered into an agreement of the division of their jointly owned assets, the provision for the liabilities they owe, and provision for the resolution of their mutual differences, after both have had full and ample opportunity to consult with attorneys of their respective choice, 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 hereinafter and for other good and valuable consideration, and intending to be legally bound and to legally bind their heirs, successors, assigns and personal representatives, do hereby covenant, promise and agree as follows: ARTICLE I SEPARATION 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 respectively deem fit, free from any control, restraint, or interference, direct or indirect, by each other, Neither party shall molest the other or compel the other to cohabit or dwell with him or her by any legal or other proceedings, The foregoing provisions shall not be taken to be an admission on the part of either Husband or Wife of the lawfulness of the causes leading to them living separate and part, ARTICLE II DIVORCE 2.1 This agreement is not predicated on divorce, It is specifically understoDd and agreed by and between the parties hereto and 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 action for divorce, provided, however, that nothing contained in this Agreement shall prevent or preclude either of the parties hereto from commencing, instituting or prosecuting any action or actions for divorce, whether absolute or otherwise, upon just, legal and proper ground, nor to prevent either party from defending any such action which has been, mayor shall be instituted by the other party, or from 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 representatiDn is made for the specific purpose of inducing Husband and Wife to execute the Agreement. Husband and Wife each knowingly and understandingly hereby waive any and all possible claims that this Agreement is, for any reason, illegal or unenforceable in whole or in part, Husband 2 and Wife do each hereby warrant, covenant and agree that, in any possible event, he and she are and shall forever be estopped from asserting any illegality or unenforceability as to all or any part of this Agreement. The parties acknowledge that a Divorce action has been filed in the Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania at 97-930, The parties agree that they shall execute Affidavits of Consent and Waivers of Notice after the mandatory ninety (90) days have passed since the service of the aforementioned Divorce, 2.2 It is further specifically understood and agreed that the provisions of this agreement relating to the equitable distribution of property of the parties are accepted by each party as a final settlement for all purposes whatsoever. Should either of the parties obtain a decree, judgment or order of separation or divorce in any other state, country, or jurisdiction, each of the parties to this Agreement hereby consents and agrees that this Agreement and all its covenants shall not be affected in any way by any such separation and divorce, and that nothing in any such decree, judgment, order or further modification or revision thereof shall alter, amend or vary any term of this Agreement, whether or not either or both of the parties should 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 either of the parties hereto, Such incorporation, however, shall not be regarded as a merger, it being the intent of the parties to permit this Agreement to survive any such judgment or decree, ARTICLE III EOUlTABLE DISTRIBUTION OF MARITAL PROPERTY 3.1 The parties have attempted to divide their marital property in a manner which conforms to the criteria set forth in Section 3502 of the Pennsylvania Divorce Code and taking into account the following considerations: the length of the marriage, the prior marriages of the parties, the age, health, station, amount of sources of income, vocational skills, employability, estate, liabilities, and needs for each of the parties, the contribution of one party to education, training or increased earning power to 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 or dissipation of each party in that acquisition, 3 preservation, depreciation. or appreciation of marital property, including the contribution ofa party as a homemaker. the value of the property set apart to each party, the standard of living of the parties established during their marriage, the economic circumstances of each party, including federal, state and local tax ramificatiDns, at the time of the division of the property is to become effective, 3.:Z The division of existing marital property is not intended by the parties to constitute in any way a sale or exchange of assets, The division of property under this Agreement shall be in full satisfaction ofall rights of equitable distribution of the parties, 3.3 Tangible Personal Property, The parties acknowledge that they have divided their tangible personal property to thdr mutual satisfaction, Husband waives all right, title and interest in all tangible personal property currently in the possession of Wife, Wife waives all right, title and interest in all tangible personal property currently in the possession of Husband, 3.4 Motor Vehicles, Husband agrees to transfer all right, title and interest in the 1997 Honda Passport automobile to Wife. 3.5 Pension, Husband and Wife hereby agree to forever waive any and all claims against the other for any interest in their respective pensions, retirement benefits, deferred compensation plans, IRA accounts, annuities, disability benefits and/or vacation pay. ARTICLE IV REAL ESTATE The parties acknowledge that they are joint owners of certain real property, commonly known as III Nillany Drive, Mechanicsburg. Cumberland County. Pennsylvania, Wife agrees to transfer all right. title and interest in said real estate, In consideration of the transfer of Wife's interest of said real estate Husband agrees to pay unto Wife the sum of$20,000,00, " 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 inlluence and that it is not the result of any collusion or improper or illegal agreement or agreements, 8.2 Counsel Fees, The parties agree to be responsible for their respective costs and attorneys fees assDciated with this action, 8.3 Mutual Release, Husband aud Wife each do hereby mutually remise, release, quitclaim and forever discharge the other and the estate of such other, for all times to come and for all purposes whatsoever, of and from any and all rights, title and interest, or claims in or against the property (including income and gain from property hereafter accruing) of the other or against the estate of such other, of whatever nature and wheresoever situate, which he or she now has or at any time hereafter against such other, the estate of such other, or any part thereof, whether arising out of any former acts, contacts, 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 interstate laws, or the right to take against the spouse's estate whether arising under the laws of (a) Pennsylvania. (b) any state, commonwealth or territory of the United States, or (c) any country, or any rights which either party may have or at any time hereafter have for past, present or future support or maintenance, alimony, alimony pendente lite, counsel fees, costs or expenses, whether arising as a result of the marital relation or otherwise, 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. It is the intention of Husband and Wife to give 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. 8.4 Release ofTestamenta'Y Claims, Except as provided for in this Agreement, each of the parties hereto shall have the rights to dispose of his or her property by Last Will and Testament. or otherwise, and each of them agrees that the estate of the other, whether real, personal or mixed, shall be and belong to the person or persons who would have become entitled hereto as if the decedent had been the last to die, This provision is intended to constitute a mutual waiver by the parties of any rights to take against each (, other's last Wills under the present or future laws of any jurisdiction whatsoever and is intended to confer third party beneficiary rights upon the other heirs and beneficiaries of each other party hereto, Either party may, however, make such provisions for the other as he or she may desire in and by his or her Last Will and Testament. Each of the parties further covenants and agrees that he or she will permit any Will of the other to be probated and allow administration upon his or her personal, real or mixed estate and effects to be taken out by the person or persons who would have been entitled to do so had Husband or Wife died during the lifetime of the other and that neither Husband nor Wife will claim against or contest the Will and the estate of the other, Each of the parties hereby releases, relinquishes and waives any and all rights to act as executor or executrix or administrator or administratrix of the other party's estate, Each of the parties hereto further covenants and agrees for himself and herself and his or her heirs, executors, administrators and assigns, that he or she will never at any time hereafter sue the other party or his or her heirs, executors, administrators, or assigns for the purpose of enforcing any of the rights relinquished under this Paragraph, 8.5 Warranties, Each party represents that they have not heretofore incurred or contracted for any debt or liability or obligations fDr which the estate of the other party may be responsible or the other party harmless from and against any and all such debts, liabilities or obligations of each Husband and Wife each warrant, covenants, represent and agree that each will, nDW at all times incurred by the other after the execution date of this Agreement except as is otherwise specifically provided for by the terms of this Agreement and that neither of them hereafter incur any liability whatsoever for which the estate of the other may be liable, 8.6 No waiver or mDdification Dfany 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, 8.7 Husband and Wife covenant and agree that they will forthwith execute any and all written instruments, assignments, releases, satisfactions, deeds, notes or such other writings as may be necessary or desirable for the proper implementation of this Agreement, and as their respective counsel shall mutually agree should be so executed in order to carry fully and effectively the terms of this Agreement. 7 8,8 This Agreement shall be construed in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania which are in elTect as of the date of execution of this Agreement. 8.9 This Agreement shall be binding and shall inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns, 8.10 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, 8.11 Severabilitv, Ifany term, condition, clause section or provision of this Agreement shall be determined or declared to be void or invalid in law or otherwise, then only that term, condition, clause or provision shall be stricken from this Agreement, and in all other respects, this Agreement shall be valid and continue in full force, elTect and operation, likewise, the failure of any party to meet his or her obligation under anyone or more of the articles and sections shall in no way void or alter the remaining obligations of the parties, 8.U 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, Dr either of them, during the marriage as cDntemplated by the Divorce Code of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, 8.13 Disclosure, The parties warrant and represent that they have made a full disclosure of all assets prior to the execution of this Agreement. 8.14 Enforceability and Consideration. This Agreement shall survive any action for divorce and decree of divorce and shall forever be binding and conclusive on the parties, H '>- ~ ~'( c ,-- ~".Y :'_~;, UI~~ .:: c l";'~ .... ,.> ct~- ,~ -- \.- n_ I ~<i ~\ .. ,.., ~ uc. '" ~l r:, cJ ~'- .-' .~ .-1 >- tL r- -~) c;- U' U IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY. PENNSYLVANIA CIVIL ACTION . LAW LINDA G, VICTOR. NO. 97-930 Ci\il Plaintiff v, JOHN V, VICTOR. Defendant IN DIVORCE PRAECIPE TO TRANSMIT RECORD TO THE PROTHONOTARY: Transmit the record, together with the fOllo"ing information. to the Court for cntry of a di\'OrtC decree: L Code. 2. maiL 3, Ground for divortC: lm:triC\':lble brcakdcmn under Section 3301(e) of the DivortC Date and maMer ofsel\iceofthe Complaint: February 22, 1997, \ia Unhed Stalet Acceptancc of Service filed "lth Prothonotary Office: with tbls filing. a) Dale of execution of the affida\lt of consent required b)' Section 330I(e) of thc DivortC Code: by Plaintiff: May 30, 1997; by the Defendant: May 28. 1997. b) Date of execution of Plaintiffs Affida\lt required by Section 330 I(d) of the Divorce Code: and dale of service of Plaintiffs Affidavit upon the Defendant: 4. Relatc claims peoding: There are no related claims pendln!:. 5. Dale and manner of Sel\lce of Notice of Intention to file Praecipe to Transmit record, a copy ofwhieh is attached ifthc decree is to be entered under section 3301(d) ofthc Divorce Code: 6, Datc and manner of Sel\lce of Notice of Intention to filc Praecipe to Transmit record. a copy of which isattachcd. if the decrce is to be entered under Section 3301(c) of the Divorce Code: or dale of cxecution of Wah'Cr of Notice of Intent: by Plaintiff: May 30, 1997; by Defendant: May 28, 1997; and date of filing of waivers : by Plaintiff: June 9, 1997, by Defendant: June 9, 1997. ,WE.< Attorney for Plaintiff DeArmond & DeArmond 2800 Market Street Camp Hill. PA 17011 717-730.9394 Supreme Ct. I.D, No, 58878 >- ~ a; c ~ ~.:"" tuG -"' r'1 ': ~;~1 -.. :.> ::.:~ ". [i: :; a., ,.", ~~l 9'; l, ,.-, D'.' N ,J~ Ul" '~D ~.J , ",".. 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