HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-5945DONALD R. REAVEY,
Plaintiff,
VICKIE L. REAVEY,
Defendant.
: IN TIlE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYI,VANIA
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: CIVIL ACTION - DIVORCE
NOTICE TO DEFEND AND CLAIM RIGHTS
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IRRETRIEVABLE BREAKDOWN OF THE MARRIAGE, YOU MAY REQUEST
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17013.
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CARLISLE~ PA 17013
DONALD R. REAVEY,
Plaintiff,
V.
VICKIE L. REAVEY,
Defendant.
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
· CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: CIVIL ACTION - DIVORCE
COMPLAINT FOR DIVORCE
UNDER SECTION 3301(c) OR 3301(d) of the DIVORCE CODE
COUNT I - DIVORCE
1. This Honorable Court has jurisdiction with respect to this matter pursuant
Section 931 of the Judicial Code (42 Pa. C.S.A. § 931) and Section 3104 of
the Divorce Code (23 Pa. C.S.A. § 3104).
2. Venue is proper in this Judicial District because the Defendant is a resident
of Cumberland County and because both parties own property in
Cumberland County.
3. Plaintiff is Donald R. Reavey, who resides at 295 Weaver Road,
Millersburg, PA 17061.
4. Defendant is Vickie L. Reavey who resides at 9 North 24th Street,
Cumberland County, Camp Hill, PA, 17011 formerly the marital home.
5. Plaintiff and Defendant each has been a bona fide resident of and in the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and Cumberland County for at least six (6)
months immediately preceding the filing of this Complaint.
11.
12.
Plaintiff and Defendant were married on December 23, 1997 in the
Methodist Church in the Settlement of Current on the island of Eleuthera in
the nation of the Bahamas.
There have been no prior actions of divorce or for annulment between the
parties.
Plaintiff acknowledges notification of the availability of counseling as
prescribed in the Pennsylvania Rules of Court.
The marriage is irretrievably broken.
Neither Plaintiff nor Defendant is in the military service of the United
States of America.
Plaintiff and Defendant separated in September of 2002, upon agreement
between the parties when Plaintiff moved from the marital residence.
Plaintiff and Defendant have no children.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff requests the Court to enter a decree of divorce, divorcing
the plaintiff and defendant, and if the parties enter into an agreement, that the same be
incorporated in the decree and entered as an Order of the Court.
COUNT Il - EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTION
13. The averments of paragraphs one through twelve are incorporated herein by
reference.
14.
15.
The parties have acquired various items during their marriage which can be
considered marital property. Many of the possessions, however, were
acquired to marriage and are thus not marital property.
The primary asset acquired during the marriage was the marital home
located at 9 North 24th Street Camp Hill, PA 17011 within Cumberland
County.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff requests the Court to enter a decree of divorce, divorcing
the Plaintiff and Defendant, equitably distribute the parties property, determine what is
marital and non-marital property, and if the parties enter into an agreement, that the same
be incorporated in the decree and entered as an Order of the Court.
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Respectfully submitted,
Donald R. Reavey, Plaintiff
295 Weaver Road
Millersburg, PA 17061
DONALD R. REAVEY,
Plaintiff,
VICKIE L. REAVEY,
Defendant.
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
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: NO.
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: CIVIL ACTION - DIVORCE
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VERIFICATION
I, Donald R. Reavey, the Plaintiff in the attached Complaint, verify that the
statements made in the Complaint are true and correct. I understand that false statements
therein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. § 4904, relating to unswom
falsification to authorities.
Donald R. Reavey
DATE:
DONALD R. REAVEY,
Plaintiff,
V.
VICKIE L. REAVEY,
Defendant.
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: NO. 2002 - 05945
: CIVIL ACTION - DIVORCE
ACCEPTANCE OF SERVICE
I, VICI<LIE L. REAVEY, THE NAMED DEFENDANT IN THE ABOVE
CAPTIONED ACTION, ACCEPT SERVICE OF THE COMPLAINT FOR DIVORCE
AND EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTION UNDER SECTION 3301 (c) of the DIVORCE
CODE, ON MY OWN BEHALF.
9 North 24th Street
Camp Hill, PA
DONALD R. REAVEY,
Plaintiff,
V.
VICKIE L. REAVEY,
Defendant.
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
No. 2002-05945
CIVIL ACTION - DIVORCE
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Donald R. Reavey, Esquire, hereby certify that I did this 9th day of January
2003, serve a copy of the Acceptance of Service, upon the persons and in the manner
indicated below:
Service by First - Class Mail
Addressed as Follows:
Vicki L. Reavey
9 North 24th Street
Camp Hill, PA 17011
CAPOZZI & ASSOCIATES, P.C.
Date:
January 9, 2003
Donald R. Reavey, Esquire
Attorney I.D. No. 81498
2933 North Front Street
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17110
Telephone: (717) 233-4101
DONALD R. REAVEY,
Plaintiff,
V.
VICKIE L. REAVEY,
Defendant.
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 2002- 05945
CIVIL ACTION - DIVORCE
AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT
A complaint in divorce under §3301 (c) of the Divorce Code was filed on
December 13, 2002.
The marriage of Plaintiff and Defendant is irretrievably broken and ninety days
have elapsed from the date of filing and service of the Complaint.
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 penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. §4904 relating to unsworn
falsification to authorities.
Date:
Donald R. Reavey, Plaintiff
DONALD R. REAVEY,
Plaintiff,
V.
VICKIE L. REAVEY,
Defendant.
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: NO. 2002 - 05945
:
: CIVIL ACTION - DIVORCE
AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT
A complaint in divome under {}3301 (c) of the Divorce Code was filed on
December 13, 2002.
The marriage of Plaintiff and Defendant is irretrievably broken and ninety days
have elapsed from the date of filing and service of the Complaint,
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 penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. {}4904 relating to unsworn
falsification to authorities.
Date:
' ~ Vickie L. Reavey, Defendant
DONALD R. REAVEY,
Plaintiff,
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VICKIE L. REAVEY,
Defendant.
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 2002- 05945
CIVIL ACTION - DIVORCE
WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REQUEST ENTRY OF A DIVORCF
DECREE UNDER §3301(c) and .63301 (d) OF THE DIVORCE CODF
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 if I do not claim them before a divorce is granted.
I understand that I will not be divorced until a divorce 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 penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. §4904 relating to unsworn
falsification to authorities.
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Vickie L, envoy, Defendant
DONALD R. REAVEY,
Plaintiff,
V.
VICKIE L. REAVEY,
Defendant.
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: NO. 2002 - 05945
:
: CIVIL ACTION - DIVORCE
WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REQUEST ENTRY OF A DIVORCF
DECREE UNDER §3301(c) and §3301 (d) OF THE DIVORCE CODF
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 if I do not claim them before a divorce is granted.
I understand that I will not be divorced until a divorce 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 penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. §4904 relating to unsworn
falsification to authorities.
Date:
Donald R. Reavey, Plaintiff
DONALD R. REAVEY,
Plaintiff,
V.
VICKIE L. REAVEY,
Defendant.
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: NO. 2002 - 05945
:
: CIVIL ACTION - DIVORCE
MARITAL SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT
AGREEMENT, made this~/t'q day of I/PI ,~,,.~t~ by and between DONALD R.
REAVEY, hereinafter referred to as "Husband", and VICKI L. REAVEY, hereinafter
referred to as "Wife".
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, the parties hereto are Husband and Wife, having been married on December
23, 1997.
WHEREAS, the parties hereto separated on or about September 18, 2002;
WHEREAS, there were no children bom during this marriage; and
WHEREAS, diverse unhappy differences, disputes and difficulties have arisen between
the parties, and it is the intention of Husband and Wife to live separate and apart for the
rest of their natural lives, and the parties hereto are desirous of setting fully and finally
their respective financial and property rights and obligations as between each other,
including, without limitation by specification: the settling of all matters between them
relating to the ownership of real and personal property, the equitable distribution of such
property; the settling of all matters between them relating to the past, present and future
support and/or maintenance of Wife by Husband or of Husband by Wife; and, in general,
the settling of any and all claims and possible claims by one against the other or against
their respective estates.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and of the mutual
promises, covenants and undertakings hereinafter set forth and for other good and
valuable considerations, receipt of which is hereby acknowledged by each of the parties
hereto, Husband and Wife, each intending to be legally bound hereby, covenant and agree
as follows:
1. This Agreement shall not be considered to affect or bar the right of
Husband or Wife to a divorce on lawful 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 a condonation on the part of either party
hereto of any act or acts on the part of the other party which have occurred prior to or
which may occur subsequent to the date hereof.
2. The parties agree that, unless otherwise specifically provided herein, this
Agreement shall continue in full force and effect after such time as a final decree in
divorce may be entered with respect to the parties. It is the intent of the parties hereto
that this Agreement shall create contractual rights and obligations entirely independent of
any Court Order and that this Agreement may be enfi)rced by contract remedies in
addition to any other remedies which may be available pursuant to the terms of this
Agreement or otherwise under law or equity.
3. AGREEMENT TO BE INCORPORATED INTO DIVORCE DECREE.
The parties agree that the terms of this Agreement shall be incorporated, but not merged,
into any divorce decree which may be entered with respect to them. The parties further
agree that the Court of Common Pleas which may enter such divorce decree shall retain
continuing jurisdiction over the parties and the subject matter of this Agreement for the
purpose of enforcement of any of the provisions thereof.
4. The "date of execution" or "execution date" of this Agreement shall be
defined as the date upon which it is executed by the parties if they have each executed
this Agreement on the same date. Otherwise, the "date of execution" or "execution date"
of this Agreement shall be defined as the date of execution by the party last executing this
Agreement.
5. ADVICE OF COUNSEL. The provisions of this Agreement and their
legal effect have been fully explained to Wife by her attorney, Carol J. Lindsay, Esquire.
Husband has been advised of and understands his right to seek legal counsel to explain
the provisions of this Agreement and their legal effect. Husband voluntarily waives his
fight to legal counsel. The parties acknowledge that they fully understand the facts and
have been fully informed as to their legal rights and obligations, and they acknowledge
and accept that this Agreement is, in the circumstance, thir and equitable and that it is
being entered into freely and voluntarily, after having received such advice and with such
knowledge and that execution of this Agreement is not the result of any duress or undue
influence and that it is not the result of any collusion or improper or illegal agreement or
agreements. The parties further acknowledge that they have each made to the other a full
and complete disclosure of their respective assets, estate, liabilities, and sources of
income and that they waive any specific enumeration thereof for the purposes of this
Agreement. Each party agrees that he and she shall not, any further time, raise as a
defense or otherwise the lack of such of disclosure that may have been fraudulently
withheld. The parties further acknowledge that as a part of the settlement negotiations
between the parties, each party has disclosed to the other party all assets owned by the
disclosing party having a value in excess of five hundred dollars ($500.00) and further
that neither party has failed to disclose assets having a total value of more than two
thousand dollars ($2,000.00).
6. Husband and Wife, at all times hereafter, may and shall live separate and
apart. They shall be free from any control, restraint, interference or authority, direct or
indirect, by the other in all respects as fully as if they were unmarried. They may reside
at sUch place or places as they may select. Each may, for his or her separate use or
benefit, conduct, carry on and engage in any business, occupations, profession or
employment which to him or her may seem advisable. Husband and Wife shall not
molest, harass, disturb or malign each other or the respective families of each other or
compel or attempt to compel the other to
whatsoever, with him or her.
cohabit or dwell, by and any manner
7. Husband and Wife each do hereby mutually remise, release, quitclaim and
forever discharge the other and the estate of the other, for all time to come, and for all
purposes whatsoever, of and from any and all rights, title and interests, or claims in or
against the property (Including income and gain from property hereafter accruing) of the
other or against the estate of such other, of whatever nature or wheresoever situate, which
he or she now has or at any time hereafter may have against the other, the estate of the
other or any party thereof, whether arising out of any former acts, contracts, engagements
or liabilities of the other or by way of dower or curtesy, or claims in the nature of dower
or curtesy or widow's or widower's rights, family exemption or similar allowances, 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
Pennsylvania, any State, Commonwealth or territory of the United States, or any other
country, or any rights which either party may have or at any time hereafter shall have for
past, present or future support or maintenance, alimony, alimony pendente lite, counsel
fees, property division, costs or expenses, whether arising as a result of the marital
relation or otherwise, except, all rights and agreements and obligations of whatsoever
nature arising or which may arise under this Agreement or for the breach of any
provisions thereof. It is the intention of Husband and Wife to give to each other the
execution of this Agreement a full, complete and general release with respect to any and
all property of any kind or nature, real, personal or mixed, which the other now owns or
may hereafter acquire, except and only except all rights and agreements and obligations
of whatsoever provision thereof. It is further agreed that this Agreement shall be and
constitute a full and final resolution of any and all claims which each of the parties may
have against the other for equitable division of property, alimony, counsel fees and
expenses, alimony pendente lite or any other claims pursuant to the Pennsylvania Divorce
Code or the divorce laws of any other jurisdiction.
8. Husband and Wife are the owners of individual bank accounts, retirement
accounts, pensions, employee savings plans and stock bonus plans. Husband and Wife
agree that all accounts and plans shall be the sole and separate property of the person in
whose name such are titled and each party waives any right, title or interest they may
have in the other party's accounts or plans. Both parties agree to execute any documents
necessary to effectuate this paragraph.
9. PERSONAL PROPERTY. Husband and Wife have accumulated various
tangible personal property including, but without limitation, jewelry, clothes, furniture,
furnishings, rugs, carpets, household equipment and appliances, pictures, books, works of
art and other personal property. The parties have divided their personal property to the
satisfaction of both parties. The following items belonging to Husband have been left in
the marital home with the permission of the Husband but are intended to be the property
of the Husband and will be removed from the marital home two weeks after a sales
contract has been entered into, any items remaining in the :marital home after that time
will become the sole possession of the Wife: 1. Mahogany secretary's desk in the den, 2.
Day bed in the den, 3. Books in the den, 4. One mahogany gate leg table on first floor,
and one maple gate leg table on second floor, 5. A mahogany vanity table, mirror, and
bench in the second floor bathroom, 6. A mahogany curio cabinet in the dinning room, 7.
Oriental carpet in the living room and identical persian carpets in the bedroom and
upstairs apartment and throw rug in the den, 8. Four dinning room chairs and two other
decorative chairs which belonged to the Husband's family, 9. Blue leather chair in living
room, 10, Mahogany stand and maple spindle stand :in living room belonging to
Husband's parents, 11. Mahogany framed mirror hanging in hallway, and two paintings
of Current, Eleuthera hanging in the second floor 12. two blue vases belonging to
Husband's mother 13. Blue china lamp in the second floor apartment 14. Mahogany bed
frame (full size) in the attic which belonged to Husband's Grandmother 15.
Entertainment center in the living room, 16. Step ladder and 32 foot extension ladder and
other miscellaneous hand tools belonging to Husband left at the Marital home, 17. Such
other personal property as Husband and Wife might hereafter agree that belonged to
Husband and which is the property of Husband. Each party shall retain as their sole and
separate property their clothing, jewelry and other items of personalty. The parties do
hereby specifically waive, release, renounce and forever abandon whatever claim, if any,
he or she may have with respect to items which shall become the sole and separate
property of the other.
10. AFTER-ACQUIRED PERSONAL PROPERTY. Each of the parties shall
hereafter own and enjoy, independently of any claim or right of the other, all items of
personal property, tangible or intangible, hereafter acquired by him or her, with full
power in him or her to dispose of the same as fully and effective, in all respects and for
all purposes, as though he or she were unmarried. Further each of the parties waives and
relinquishes any right, title and interest which either may have in such property acquired
by the other party since separation. Should it become necessary for either party to
execute any titles, deeds or similar documents to give effect to this paragraph, it shall be
done immediately upon the request of the other party.
11. REAL ESTATE. The parties are the owners of a house located at 9 North
24th Street, Cumberland County, Camp Hill, PA (hereinafter "home" or "property").
Wife currently resides in the marital home. As it is in the interests of both parties to retain
the home until it may be sold, Husband agrees to retain his name on the mortgage to the
property. As Wife cannot afford to maintain the home alone, Husband agrees to pay to
Wife $1,000 per month from the date of the execution of this Agreement until the sale of
the home. Wife agrees to coordinate the repairs necessary to prepare the home for sale
and to use her best efforts to sell the home. The parties recognize that the home was
refinanced leaving a remainder of cash in the amount of $17,000 which is part of the
current principal on the mortgage to the home, and that Husband retained $1,500 of this
amount for personal reasons, and that $2,000 of this amount was used to purchase
furniture for the home which the parties have agreed to divide. This leaves the amount of
$13,500 which sum is accounted for to February 27, 2003 on the attached Joint Account
Information prepared by Wife. The remaining amount is being retained by Wife to repair
and maintain the marital home prior to sale. All repairs in excess of $200 shall be
approved by the parties by E-Mail or in writing. Both parties acknowledge that the
Marital Home has been placed on the market with a listing price of $249,900. The parties
agree that the home will be sold as soon as is possible fi)r the first reasonable offer. A
reasonable offer shall be defined as ninety-five percent (95%) of the listing price or the
parties may agree to a lesser amount in writing. Any income or profit realized from the
sale of the property will be split equally between the Husband and Wife, however Wife
will be entitled to $10,000 before any income or profit: is split equally between the
parties, this $10,000 will be paid first from the monies remaining from the refinance and
secondly from any profit or income realized from the sale. Wife agrees to indemnify and
hold Husband harmless for and against any and all claims arising out of Wife's failure to
make the mortgage payments as specified in this paragraph provided Husband makes the
$1,000 a month payments provided for in this paragraph. Each party agrees to execute all
documents necessary to implement this paragraph. Husband and Wife will file income
taxes separately and shall equally split the mortgage interest and real estate taxes for
federal tax purposes for the current year and subsequent years, if applicable.
12. AUTOMOBILES. Three automobiles were owned by the parties at the
time of separation on or about September 18, 2002. The 2000 Toyota Corolla shall be
Wife's sole and separate property. Wife shall be solely responsible for the payment of
any lease on her vehicle. Wife agrees to indemnify and hold Husband harmless for and
against any and all claims arising out of Wife's failure to make payments as specified in
this paragraph. The 2002 Dodge Durango and 1990 Toyota Pickup shall be Husband's
sole and separate property. Husband shall be solely responsible for the payments of any
leases or loans on these vehicles. Husband agrees to indemnify and hold Wife harmless
for and against any and all claims arising out of Husband's failure to make payments as
specified in this paragraph. Each party agrees to execute all documents necessary to
implement this paragraph.
13. LIFE INSURANCE. If the parties are the owners of various life insurance
policies. The life insurance policies shall be the sole and separate property of the insured.
14. CURRENT LIABILITIES. The parties have accumulated various debt
during the marriage. Wife shall be solely responsible for the payment of any and all debt
that is in her name. Husband shall be solely responsible for payment of any and all debt
that is in his name. Husband and Wife have either canceled or divided all jointly held
credit cards, and they shall be fully and solely responsible for the credit cards, other debts
and loans as stated above. Except as otherwise liable for any past, present and future
balances due on his credit cards, other debts and loans of any nature whatsoever, and he
shall fully indemnify Wife regarding the same. If either party incurs any debt on a credit
card titled to both parties after the date of the parties' separation, the party making the
charge shall be solely responsible for payment of the charge amount and any accumulated
interest. Each party agrees to indemnify and hold the other party harmless for and against
any and all claims arising out of the party's failure to make payments as specified.
15. TAX CONSEQUENCES. The parties believe and agree, and have been so
advised by their respective attorneys, if any, that the division of property heretofore made
in this Agreement is a non-taxable division of property between co-owners rather than a
taxable sale or exchange of such property. Neither party will take any positions, on his or
her federal or state income tax returns, with respect to the adjusted basis of the property
assigned to him or her, or with respect to any other issue, which is inconsistent with the
position set forth in this Agreement.
16. TAX RETURNS. The 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 in connection with the filing of a joint: federal, state or local income
tax return for prior years, the parties shall equally share any loss or liability in connection
with such tax deficiency, including counsel fees and such tax, interest, penalty or expense
associated therewith, unless and only unless said tax, interest, penalty or expense is
finally determined to be attributable to misrepresentations or failure to disclose the nature
and extent of either party's separate income on joint returns, in which case any and all
liability, cost or expense shall be the sole responsibility of the party responsible for the
misrepresentation or failure to disclose the nature and extent of separate income. Wife
will file the already prepared joint income returns for both Husband and Wife for 2001.
17. WAIVER
responsible for payment
payment of his legal fees.
their legal fees or costs.
OF PAYMENT OF LEGAL FEES. Wife shall be solely
of her legal fees. Husband shall be solely responsible for
Each party waives the right to have the other party pay any of
18. ALIMONY AND ALIMONY PENDENTE LITE. Wife and Husband do
hereby waive, release and give up any rights they may respectfully have against the other
for any alimony, alimony pendente lite, support or maintenance. It shall be, from the
execution of this Agreement, the sole responsibility of each of the respective parties to
sustain themselves without seeking additional support from the other party, except as
provided in paragraph 11, above.
19. WAIVER OF BENEFICIARY DESIGNATIONS. Unless otherwise
specifically set forth in this Agreement, each party hereto specifically waives any and all
beneficiary rights and any and all rights as a surviving spouse in and to any asset, benefit
or like program carrying a beneficiary designation which belongs to the other party under
the terms of this Agreement, including, but not limited to ipensions and retirement plans
of any sort or nature, deferred compensation plans, life insurance policies, annuities,
stock accounts, bank accounts, final pay checks or any other post-death distribution
scheme. The parties by the terms of this Agreement specifically waive the rights of
spouse beneficiaries established by federal or state statute including ERISA. Each party
expressly states that it is his or her intention to revoke by the terms of this Agreement any
beneficiary designations naming the other party which are in effect as of the date of
execution of this Agreement. If the other party continues to be named as beneficiary and
no alternate beneficiary is otherwise designated, the beneficiary shall be deemed to be the
estate of the deceased party.
20. DIVIDED ASSETS. The parties agree to divide all of their assets
including but not necessarily limited to real estate, financial accounts, cash, retirement
funds, motor vehicles, personal effects and household contents as set forth in this
Agreement. Husband and Wife hereby assign all of their respective rights, title and
interest to the other as to the divided assets as set forth in this Agreement. Husband shall
be the sole and exclusive owner of such assets as divided herein and designated for
Husband. Wife shall be the sole and exclusive owner of such assets as divided herein and
designated for Wife.
21. MUTUAL CONSENT DIVORCE. The parties agree and acknowledge
that their marriage is irretrievably broken, that they do not desire marital counseling, and
that a complaint in divorce has been filed in the Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland
County docketed as above captioned as civil action - divorce No. 2002 - 05945. The
parties agree to have the divorce decree entered in that case pursuant to Section 3301(c)
of the Pennsylvania Divorce Code, Act 26 of 1980, as may be amended (herein referred
to as the Code). Accordingly, both parties agree to execute such stipulations, consents,
affidavits, or other documents and to direct their respective attorneys to forthwith file
such stipulations, consents, affidavits, or other documents as may be necessary to proceed
to obtain a divorce pursuant to said Section 3301(c) of the Code. Specifically, the parties
agree to execute the Affidavits of Consent and Waivers of Notice of Intention to Request
Entry of Divorce Decree simultaneously with the signing of this Agreement. Upon
request, to the extent permitted by law and the applicable Rules of Civil Procedure, the
named defendant in such divorce action shall execute any waivers of notice or other
waivers necessary to expedite such divorce.
22. WARRANTY AS TO EXISTING OBLIGATIONS. Each party
represents that they have not heretofore incurred or contracted for any debt or liability or
obligations for which the estate of the other party may be :responsible or liable, except as
may be provided for in this Agreement. Each party agrees to indemnify and hold the
other party harmless for and against any and all such debts, liabilities or obligations of
every kind which may have heretofore been incurred by them, including those for
necessities, except for the obligations arising out of this Agreement.
23. WARRANTY AS TO FUTUR~ OBLIGATIONS. Husband and Wife
each covenant, warrant, represent and agree that, with the exception of obligations set
forth in this Agreement, neither of them shall hereafter incur any liability whatsoever for
which the estate of the other may be liable. Each party shall indemnify and hold
harmless the other party for and against any and all debts, charges and liabilities incurred
by the other after the execution date of this Agreement, except as may be otherwise
specifically provided for by the terms of this Agreement.
24. WAIVER OR MODIFICATION TO BE IN WRITING. No modification
or waiver of any of the terms hereof shall be valid unless in writing and signed by both
parties, and no waiver of any breach hereof or default hereunder shall be deemed a
waiver of any subsequent default of the same or similar nature.
25. MUTUAL COOPERATION. Each party shall, at any time and from time
to time hereafter, take any and all steps and execute, acknowledge and deliver to the other
party any and all further instruments and/or documents that the other party may
reasonable require for the purposes of giving full force and effect to the provisions of this
Agreement.
26. LAWS OF PENNSYLVANIA APPLICABLE. 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.
27. AGREEMENT BINDING HEIRS. This Agreement shall be binding and
shall incure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective heirs, executors,
administrators, successors and assigns.
28. OTHER DOCUMENTATION. Husband and Wife covenant and agree
that they will forthwith (and within no more than ten (10) days after demand therefore)
execute any and all written instruments, assignments, releases, satisfactions, deeds, notes
or such other writings as may be necessary or desirable for the proper effectuation of this
Agreement and make any transfers of property required to be made by this Agreement
within ten (10) days of a request to do such.
29. NO WAIVER OF DEFAULT. This Agreement shall remain in full force
and effect unless and until terminated under and pursuant to the terms of this Agreement.
The failure of either party to insist upon strict performance of any other obligation herein.
30. ENFORCEMENT OF AGREEMENT. If either party breaches any
provision of this Agreement, the other party shall be responsible for payment of legal fees
and costs incurred by the other party in enforcing their rights under this Agreement or for
seeking such other remedies of relief as may be available to him or her.
31. SEVERABILITY. If any term, condition, clause or provision of this
Agreement shall be determined or declared to be void or invalid in law or otherwise, then
only that term, condition, clause or provisions 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 her or his obligations under any one
or more of the paragraphs herein, with the exception of the satisfaction of the conditions
precedent, shall, in no way, void or alter the remaining obligations of the parties.
32. HEADINGS NOT PART OF AGREEMENT. Any headings preceding
the test of the several paragraphs and subparagraphs hereof are inserted solely for
convenience of reference and shall not constitute a part of this Agreement, nor shall they
affect its meaning, construction, or effect.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties intending to be legally bound hereto have
set their hands and seals the day and year first above written.
WITNESSES
DONALD R. REAVEY
DONALD R. REAVEY, · IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiff,
: No. 2002-05945
V. ..
:
VlCKIE L. REAVEY, ' CIVIL ACTION - DIVORCE
:
Defendant. :
To the Prothonotary:
decree:
1.
2.
PRAECIPE TO TRANSMIT RECORD
Transmit the record, together with the following information, to the court fo
Ground for divorce: irretrievable breakdown under 3301 (c) of the Div(
Date and manner of service of the complaint: December 23, 2002, DE
Service of Complaint. (see Acceptance of Service attached).
Date of execution of the Affidavit of Consent required by {}3301(c) if
by Plaintiff March 23, 2003; By Defendant: March 23, 2003.
Related Claims Pending: None.
(a) Date Plaintiff's Waiver of Notice was filed with the Prothonotary: rv
(b) Date Defendant's Waiver of Notice was filed with the Prothonotary:
Donald R. Reavey, Esquire
Attomey ID # 82498
Capozzi & Associates, P.C.
2033 North Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 233-4101
Attorney for Plaintiff
· entry of a divorce
,rce Code.
fendant Accepted
he Divorce Code:
arch 25, 2003.
March 25, 2003.
IN THE
COURT OF COMMON
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY
STATE OF
DECREE IN
~Ol~T.n R. ~AVET
PLAINTIFF
VERSUS
VICKIE L. REAVEY
DEFENDANT
PLEAS
PENNA.
2002-05S45
AND NOW,
DECREED THAT
Divorce
~O~T.n R. REAYL~
, PLAINTIFF,
AND
VICKIE L. REAVEY
, DEFENDANT,
ARE DIVORCED FROM THE BONDS OF MATRIMONY.
/
THE COURT RETAINS JURISDICTION OF THE FOLLOWING CLAIMS
WHICH
HAVE
BEEN RAISED Of RECORD IN ThIS ACTION FOR WHICH A FINAI~ Order~ HAS NOT
yet BEEN ENTERED;
By THE COURT: J
~OTARY