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THOMAS A. DEMPSEY, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
VS. NO. 97 - 3059 CIVIL
NOREEN P. DEMPSEY,
Defendant IN DIVORCE
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this 6th day of ,
2000, the parties and counsel having entered into an
agreement and stipulation resolving the economic issues on
December 12, 2000, the date set for a Master's hearing,
the agreement and stipulation having been transcribed, and
subsequently signed by the parties and counsel, the
appointment of the Master is vacated, and counsel can
conclude the proceedings by the filing of a praecipe to
transmit the record with the affidavits of consent of the
parties so that a final decree in divorce can be entered.
BY THE COURT,
cc: Wayne F. Shade
Attorney for Plaintiff
Hubert X. Gilroy
Attorney for Defendant
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THOMAS A. DEMPSEY,
Plaintiff
Vs.
NOREEN P. DEMPSEY,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 97 - 3059 CIVIL
IN DIVORCE
THE MASTER: Today is Tuesday, December 12,
2000. This is the date set for a Master's hearing in the
above captioned divorce proceedings.
Present in the hearing room are the
Plaintiff, Thomas A. Dempsey, and his counsel Wayne F. Shade,
and the Defendant, Noreen P. Dempsey, and her counsel Hubert
X. Gilroy.
The action was commenced by the filing of a
complaint in divorce on June 9, 1997, raising grounds for
divorce of irretrievable breakdown of the marriage. Husband
filed an affidavit and wavier with the Prothonotary on
September 19, 2000; wife filed an affidavit and waiver today,
December 12, 2000. The divorce can, therefore, be concluded
under Section 3301(c) of the Domestic Relations Code.
The Defendant filed a petition raising
economic claims on August 19, 1999. The claims raised were
equitable distribution, alimony, and counsel fees and costs.
The parties were married on July 5, 1980, and
are the natural parents of three children.
After an appearance here on September 7,
2000, the parties placed a partial agreement on the record
with respect to the numerator on the coverture fraction and
agreed the parties separated in September 1997.
The Master has been advised that the parties
have reached a comprehensive agreement on the remaining
economic issues. The agreement is going to be placed on the
record in the presence of the parties. The agreement as
placed on the record will be considered the substantive
agreement of the parties not subject to any changes or
modifications except for correction of typographical errors
which may be made during the transcription. Consequently,
when the parties leave the hearing room today, they will be
bound by the terms of the agreement, whether or not they have
subsequently signed the document affirming the terms of
settlement, as placed on the record.
The parties will return later today to review
the draft of the agreement and make correction of
typographical errors and then affix their signatures affirming
the terms of settlement. Part of the agreement will involve
a trust of insurance for the benefit of the parties' children.
Mr. Shade has indicated he may have a draft of the trust
document available this afternoon when the parties return, for
review by Mr. Gilroy. If he does not, however, the trust
document will be subsequently prepared and reviewed and will
be addressed by Mr. Shade as to its terms generally in the
agreement. The Master understands that if the parties
ultimately cannot agree to the details of the trust, that they
will leave it up to the Court to set the specific terms.
After the Master has been provided a
completed agreement, which includes the trust document, he
will prepare an order vacating his appointment and counsel
will then be in a position to file a praecipe transmitting the
record to the Court requesting a final decree in divorce. Mr.
Shade.
MR. SHADE:
1. Husband will be awarded the oriental carpets in his
possession, his ReliaStar life insurance policy, the IRA
account in his name, and the Geo Metro automobile.
2. Wife will be awarded all other marital property with
the exception of husband's United States Army pension.
3. The numerator of the coverture fraction with respect to
husband's pension will be 17.17.
4. If wife elects the survivor benefit in connection with
husband's pension, the cost of the survivor benefit will be
deducted from the monthly benefit prior to the division of the
pension.
5. Wife is awarded 608 of the coverture portion of
husband's pension as reduced by the cost of any survivor
benefit.
6. Husband will assume the obligation for payment of the
balances of any marital debt which are reflected in
Plaintiff's Exhibit No. 11, the original of which is attached
hereto and incorporated herein by reference as fully set
forth.
7. If wife elects to purchase a residence in Cumberland
County, Pennsylvania, or any of the counties which border
Cumberland County, before the daughter of the parties is
graduated from high school, husband will pay into escrow with
counsel for husband, upon presentation of a fully executed
copy of an agreement of sale, the sum of $4,500.00 to be
presented at closing on the purchase of the real estate as the
funds of wife.
8. If wife moves from any dwelling that she purchases
under the provisions of item seven above before the daughter
of the parties is graduated from high school, she will refund
to husband the sum of $4,500.00, so long as husband has not
previously relocated outside the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
9. The existing spousal support award in the amount of
$779.09 shall be converted to alimony payable through the
Domestic Relations Office. Alimony is modifiable in the
event of a substantial change in circumstances. Alimony is
terminable in the event of the death, remarriage, or
cohabitation of wife with an adult male who is not related to
her within the degrees of consanquinity.
10. Husband will maintain the existing SGLI life insurance
policy on his life in the face amount of $200,000.00 until
Michael is graduated from high school. The beneficiary of
that policy will be designated as a life insurance trust for
the benefit of all three children of the parties until Michael
is graduated from high school.
11. All other marital claims are waived.
12. 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 marital relationship
including without limitation, statutory allowance, widow's
allowance, right of intestacy, right to take against the will
of the other, and right to act as administrator or executor in
the other's estate. 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 interest, rights,
and claims.
MR. SHADE: Colonel Dempsey, you have been
present here today throughout the introductory provisions of
this order by the Master and throughout my statement on the
record of the agreement of the parties. Have you heard
everything that has been stated in that respect?
COLONEL DEMPSEY: Yes, I have.
MR. SHADE: And are you in agreement with
everything that has been stated?
COLONEL DEMPSEY: Yes, I am.
MR. SHADE: And do you acknowledge this
agreement fully, freely, and voluntarily with the benefit of
my advice?
COLONEL DEMPSEY: Yes, I do.
MR. GILROY: Noreen, you've been here while
Mr. Shade read the details of the agreement; is that correct?
MS. DEMPSEY: Yes.
MR. GILROY: And you've had an opportunity to
review that agreement with me in private conference prior to
these proceedings?
MS. DEMPSEY: Yes.
MR. GILROY: And are you satisfied with the
agreement and the information and advice you have received so
far?
MS. DEMPSEY: Yes, I am.
I acknowledge that I have read the above
stipulation and agreement, that I understand the terms of
settlement as set forth herein, and that by signing below I
ratify and affirm the agreement previously made and intend to
bind myself to the settlement as a contract obligating myself
to the terms of settlement and subjecting myself to the
methods and procedures of enforcement which may be imposed by
law and in particular Section 3105 of the Domestic Relations
Code.
WITNESS:
DATE:
Wayne F. Shade Thomas A empsey
Attorney for Plaintiff
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Hubert X. G' roy Noreen P. D
Attorney for Defendant
MARITAL DEBT
PNC Bank bill consolidation loan principal $11,000
PNC Bank bill consolidation loan interest 1,600
42 months Geo Metro loan at $212.48 per month 8,900
USAA Mastercard principal 4,000
USAA Mastercard interest 1,200
AAFES $44
TOTAL $27,500
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY
STATE OF PENNA.
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THOMAS A. DEMPSEY.
Plaintiff N O. 97-3059 CIVIL _
VERSUS
NOREEN P. DEMPSEY,
DECREE IN
DIVORCE ? S? Z31
AND NOW, 2 IT IS ORDERED AND
DECREED THAT THOMAS A. DEMPSEY , PLAINTIFF,
AND _. NOREEN P. DEMPSEY
ARE DIVORCED FROM THE BONDS OF MATRIMONY.
DEFENDANT,
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 BEEN ENTERED;
None
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THOMAS A. DEMPSEY,
Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
V.
NOREEN P. DEMPSEY,
Defendant
NO. 97-3059 CIVIL TERM
: IN DIVORCE
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 §3301(c) of the Divorce
Code.
2. The date and manner of service of the Complaint were June 11, 1997, by
certified United States mail, return receipt requested.
3. Date of execution of the Affidavit of Consent and Waiver of Notice of Intention
to Request Entry of a Divorce Decree under §3301(c) of the Divorce Code by Plaintiff
was September 7, 2000, and by Defendant was December 12, 2000.
4. Related claims pending: None.
WAYNE F. SHADE
Attorney at law
53 West Pomfret Street
Carlisle, Penmylvania
17013
Date: December 15, 2000
Wayn . Shade
Attorney for Plaintiff
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THOMAS A. DEMPSEY,
Plaintiff
V.
NOREEN P. DEMPSEY,
Defendant
NOTICE TO DEFEND AND CLAIM RIGHTS
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 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
children.
When the ground for the divorce is indignities or
irretrievable breakdown of the marriage, you may request marriage
counseling. A list of marriage counselors is available in the
Office of the Prothonotary at
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 A LAWYER OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE
OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP.
. IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
. CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
. CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 97- JOS? CIVIL TERM
IN DIVORCE
Court Administrator
Fourth Floor
Cumberland County Courthouse
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
Telephone: (717) 240-6200
WAYNE F. SHADE
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Wayne/F. Shade, Esquire
Supreme Court No. 15712
53 West Pomfret Street
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
Telephone: 717-243-0220
Attorney for Plaintiff
THOMAS A. DEMPSEY,
Plaintiff
V.
NOREEN P. DEMPSEY,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 97- 20&9 CIVIL TERM
IN DIVORCE
COMPLAINT
1.
Plaintiff in this Action in Divorce is THOMAS A. DEMPSEY, an
adult individual who resides at 1886 Mary Lane, Carlisle,
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17013.
2.
Defendant is NOREEN P. DEMPSEY, an adult individual and
citizen of the United States of America who resides at 1886 Mary
Lane, Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17013.
3.
Defendant has been a bona fide resident of County,
Pennsylvania, for more than six months previously to the filing
of this Complaint and continuing to the commencement of this
Action in Divorce.
4.
Plaintiff and Defendant were lawfully joined in marriage on
July 5, 1980, in Whittier, California.
5.
The parties have been living separate and apart since April
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1, 1996.
6.
Plaintiff avers as the grounds on which this action is based
that the marriage of the parties is irretrievably broken.
7.
There have been no prior actions for divorce or annulment of
this marriage in Pennsylvania or in any other jurisdiction.
8.
Both parties to this Action in Divorce are legally capable
of managing their own concerns.
9.
Defendant herein is not a member of the armed forces of the
United States of America.
10.
There were three children born to the parties, namely,
Patrick Joel Dempsey, born February 28, 1982, Siobhan Christine
Dempsey, born January 17, 1987, and Michael Shane Dempsey, born
July 9, 1992.
11.
Plaintiff has been advised that counseling is available and
that Plaintiff may have the right to request that the Court
require the parties to participate in counseling.
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WHEREFORE, Plaintiff demands judgment dissolving the
marriage between the parties.
Wayne . Shade, Esquire
Supreme Court No. 15712
53 West Pomfret Street
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
Telephone: 717-243-0220
Attorney for Plaintiff
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I verify that the statements made in this pleading are true
and correct. I understand that false statements herein are made
subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. §4904 relating to unsworn
falsification to authorities.
Date: June 9, 1997
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THOMAS A. DEMPSEY,
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NOREEN P. DEMPSEY,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 97-3059 CIVIL TERM
IN DIVORCE
AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT AND WAIVER OF NOTICE
OF INTENTION TO REQUEST ENTRY OF A
DIVORCE DECREE UNDER §3301(c)
OF THE DIVORCE CODE
1.
A Complaint in Divorce under Section 3301(c) of the Divorce
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA )
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COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND )
Code with Notice of Availability of Counseling was filed on June
9, 1997, and served on June 11, 1997.
2.
The marriage of Plaintiff and Defendant is irretrievably
broken and ninety (90) days have elapsed from the date of filing
the Complaint.
3.
I consent to the entry of a Final Decree of Divorce without
notice.
4.
I understand that I may lose rights concerning alimony,
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division of property, lawyer's fees or expenses if I do not claim
them before a divorce is granted.
(Decree is entered by the Court and that a copy of the Decree will
I understand that I will not be divorced until a Divorce
The sent to me immediately after it is filed with the
Prothonotary.
6.
I have been advised of the availability of marriage
(counseling and of my right to counseling and understand that I
may request that the Court require that my spouse and I
lparticipate in counseling.
7.
I understand that the Court maintains a list of marriage
counselors in the Domestic Relations Office, which list is
available to me upon request.
8.
Being so advised, I do not request that the Court require
that my spouse and I participate in counseling prior to a Divorce
Decree's being handed down by the Court.
9.
I verify that the statements made in this Affidavit are true
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and correct. I understand that false statements herein are made
subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. Section 4904 relating to
unsworn falsification to authorities.
Date: September 7, 2000
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Plaintiff
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NOREEN P. DEMPSEY,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: 97 - 3059 CIVIL TERM
: IN DIVORCE
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DEFENDANT'S AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT AND
WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REQUEST
ENTRY OF A DIVORCE DECREE UNDER
SECTION 3301(c) OF THE DIVORCE CODE
1. A Complaint in divorce under Section 3301(C) of the Divorce Code was filed on June 9,
1997.
2. Defendant acknowledges receipt and accepts service of the Complaint on or about June 12,
1997.
3. The marriage of the Plaintiff and Defendant is irretrievably broken and ninety days have
elapsed from the date of the filing of the Complaint.
4. I consent to the entry of a final decree of divorce without notice.
5. 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.
6. I understand that I will not be divorced until a Divorce Decree is entered by the Court and
that a copy of the Decree will be sent to me immediately after it is filed with the Prothonotary.
7. I have been advised of the availability of marriage counseling and understand that I may
request that the Court require counseling. I do not request that the Court require counseling.
I verify that the statements made in this affidavit are true and correct. I understand that false
statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. §4904 relating to unswom
falsification to authorities.
Date: lababO
Noreen Dempsey/Defendant
THOMAS A. DEMPSEY, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
V.
NO. 97-3059 CIVIL TERM
NOREEN P. DEMPSEY,
Defendant IN DIVORCE
NOTICE TO THE DEFENDANT
If you wish to deny any of the statements set forth in this Affidavit, you must file a
counteraffidavit within twenty (20) days alter this Affidavit has been served on you or the
statements will be admitted.
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PLAINTIFF FFIDAV
SECTION 3301 (d) OF THE
DIVORCE CODE
The parties to this action separated on or about April 1, 1996, and have continued
to live separate and apart for a period of at least two (2) years.
2.
The marriage is irretrievably broken.
3.
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.
WAYNI-. F. SHADE
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I verify that the statements made in this Affidavit arc true and correct. 1
WAYNE F. SHADE
understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S.
§4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
Date: April 6, 1999
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THOMAS A. DEMPSEY,
Plaintiff
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NOREEN P. DEMPSEY,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 97-3059 CIVIL TERM
IN DIVORCE
COUNTER-AFFIDAVIT UNDER
SECTION 3301(d) OF THE DIVORCE CODE
The parties to this action were not separated on April 1, 1996 as suggested in the
Plaintiff s affidavit under §3301(d) of the Divorce Code. On the contrary, the parties
started living separate lives as of July 20, 1997 or, in the alternative, as of June 9, 1997.
Furthermore, the parties did not start to live separate and apart until February 1, 1998.
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1 wish to claim economic relief which may include alimony, pdivisieon, lawyer's fees or
expenses and other important rights.
I understand that in addition to Paragraph 2 above, I must also file all of my economic
claims with the Prothonotary in writing and serve them on the other party. If I fail to do
so before the date set forth on the notice of Intention to request a divorce decree, the
divorce decree may be entered without further delay.
I verify that the statements made in this counter affidavit are true and correct. I
understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18Pa.C.S.
§4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
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THOMAS A. DEMPSEY, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
V.
NO. 97-3059 CIVIL TERM
NOREEN P. DEMPSEY,
Defendant IN DIVORCE
AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE
WAYNE F. SHADE, ESQUIRE, certifies that he is counsel for Plaintiff in the
above-captioned matter, that he did, on June 10, 1997, serve the Complaint in the above-
captioned matter upon Defendant by certified United States mail, postage prepaid, return
receipt requested, addressee only, and that the same was received by Defendant on June
11, 1997, as evidenced by the return receipt card attached hereto bearing Certified No. Z
321 765 684. It is understood that false statements herein are made subject to the
penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. §4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
Date: December 13, 2000
Wayne "P. Shade
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Carlisle, Pnnst6anu
17013
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THOMAS A. DEMPSEY,
Plaintiff
v
NOREEN P. DEMPSEY,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 97-3059 CIVIL TERM
: IN DIVORCE
PETITION TO RAISE ECONOMIC CLAIMS
Defendant, Noreen P. Dempsey, hereby raises the following economic claims in
connection with the divorce action above:
1
The parties possess various items of personal property which are considered marital
property and which are subject to equitable distribution. Defendant Noreen P. Dempsey
desires the court to consider equitably dividing the parties marital property in the above
divorce action.
2
Defendant Noreen P. Dempsey has incurred legal fees in the defense of the above
captioned divorce action. Defendant Noreen P. Dempsey requests the court to consider
awarding her legal fees in the resolution of the divorce action above.
3
Defendant Noreen P. Dempsey is entitled to alimony after a divorce decree is entered, and
Defendant requests the court to consider awarding her alimony in the above divorce
action.
4
Defendant Noreen P. Dempsey may Incur costs in connection with appraisal expenses and
other costs in connection with the divorce action, and Defendant requests the court to
consider awarding these costs to her in the ultimate resolution of the divorce action.
WHEREFORE, Defendant requests that the above issues be addressed by the court in the
divorce action pending In this case.
Respectfully submitted,
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Hu . Gilroy, Esq.
Attorney for Defendant
Brou)os & Gilroy, P.C.
4 North Hanover Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-4574
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THOMAS A. DEMPSEY,
Plaintiff
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NOREEN P. DEMPSEY,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: NO. 97-3059 CIVIL TERM
IN DIVORCE
MOTION FOR APPOINTMENT OF MASTER
Plaintiff THOMAS A. DEMPSEY moves the Court to appoint a Master with
respect to the following claims:
(X) Divorce
(X) Distribution of Property
( ) Annulment
( ) Support
(X) Alimony
(X) Counsel Fees
( ) Alimony Pendente Lite
(X) Costs and Expenses
and in support of the Motion states:
I. Discovery is complete as to the claim(s) for which the appointment of a
Master is requested;
2. The Defendant has appeared in the action personally by her attorney, Hubert
X. Gilroy, Esquire;
3. The statutory ground for divorce is irretrievable breakdown.
4. The action is contested with respect to divorce, alimony,
distribution of property, counsel fees, costs and expenses.
5. The action does not involve complex issues of law or fact; and
WAYNE F. SMDr..
Ammwy at law
33 West Pum0e1 SUM
CuLsle. Pe"ItA in
17013
6. The hearing is expected to take one day.
Date: August 23, 1999
WayndF. Shade, Esquire
Supreme Court No. 15712
53 West Pomfret Street
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
Telephone: 717-243-0220
Attorney for Plaintiff
WAYNE E SHADE
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distribution of property, counsel fees, costs and expenses.
ORDER APPOINTING MASTER
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CIVIL DIVISION - LAW
NO. 97-3059
Defendant
IN DIVORCE
COURT ORDER
AND NOW, this v? day of 1997, upon
consideration of the attached Petition for award of attorney's
fees, a hearing is scheduled in Courtroom No. 3 of the
Cumberland County Courthouse on the 3,id day of 2/t4 , 1997
at V LJt1 ?:m. at which time testimony on this Petition shall be
heard.
cc: Hubert X. Gilroy, Esquire
Attorney for Defendant
Noreen P. Dempsey
Wayne F. Shade, Esquire
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THOMAS A. DEMPSEY, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v CIVIL DIVISION - LAW
NOREEN P. DEMPSEY, NO. 97-3059
Defendant
IN DIVORCE
PETITION FOR ATTORNEY'S FEES
Petitioner, Noreen P. Dempsey, by her attorneys, Broujos 6 Gilroy,
P.C., sets forth the following:
1
Petitioner is Noreen P. Dempsey who is the Defendant in the above
divorce action. Respondent is Thomas A. Dempsey who is the
Plaintiff in the above divorce action.
2
Respondent filed a divorce complaint against Petitioner on June 9,
1997.
3
Petitioner is unemployed and without assets to pay her counsel
fees.
4
Respondent is in possession of various items of marital property
and has sufficient assets to retain his own counsel and, at the
same time, to assist Petitioner in payment of her attorney's fees.
WHEREFORE, Petitioner request that the court direct that the
Respondent be ordered to pay Petitioner's attorney's fees in the
divorce action.
Respectfully submitted,
Broujos & ilroy, P.C.
4 North H hover Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
717-243-4574
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I verify that the statements made in the foregoing document are
true and correct. I understand that false statements herein are
made subject to the penalties of 18 PA. C.S. Section 4904 relating
to unsworn falsification to authorities.
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THOMAS A. DEMPSEY, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLE&F
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v : NO. 97-3059 CIVIL TERM
NOREEN P. DEMPSEY,
Defendant : IN DIVORCE
PRE-HEARING STATEMENT OF
DEFENDANT NOREEN P. DEMPSEY
Defendant, Noreen P. Dempsey, by her attorneys, Brou)os 8r Gilroy, P.C., sets forth the
following in accordance with Pennsylvania Rule Civil Procedure 1920.33:
Noreen P. Dempsey (Noreen) is fifty-one years of age having been born on ]une 29,
1948. Noreen married Thomas A. Dempsey (Thomas) on ]uly 5, 1980. Thomas is
forty-six years old having been born on ]une 30, 1953.
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The parties are the parents of three children: Patrick ]oel Dempsey, age 17, born February
28, 1982; Siobhan Christine Dempsey, age 12, born ]anuary 17, 1987; and Michael
Shane Dempsey, age 7, born July 9, 1992. The three children are in the custody of the
Mother, Noreen Dempsey. The Father is currently paying support at a monthly figure of
$2,488.49, allocated $1,594.60 for child support for three children, $277.39 for
private school and $616.50 for spousal support. Patrick attends Trinity High School and
the younger two children attend St. Patrick's.
3
Noreen has a Bachelor's degree in history and political science. Prior to marriage, she was
a high school history teacher. After marriage, Noreen did not work outside of the home.
Noreen asserts that date of separation took place on )uly 20, 1997. After that time,
Noreen explored work opportunities and started working as a teacher at St. Patrick's
school in Carlisle. She started as a substitute for the 1997/1998 school year. She has
been full time since August of 1998. Her salary is approximately $21,700.00.
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Noreen lives in a rented home with the three minor children.
5
Thomas is a Colonel in the U.S. Army. He is currently stationed at the Carlisle Barricks.
Thomas's annual income is approximately $90,000.00.
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Noreen's general health is fine except for night blindness. Thomas's general health is fine.
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Defendant wife does not have all necessary information to provide information relating to
marital assets (see letter of September 28, 1999 sent to Attorney Shade). This
information should be provided shortly. The primary marital asset is the military pension.
Thomas was in the military approximately five years prior to marriage so there must be
some type of coverture fraction worked out in order to determine the marital property
portion of the pension. Wife has not received updated detailed information concerning
Husband's pension account. Husband has suggested in prior correspondence through his
attorney that there may be some other issues on marital property relating to some
miscellaneous items of personal property within the home at time of separation. There
was some joint debt at separation which has been assumed.
8
Wife does not anticipate the need of any expert witnesses with respect to the testimony in
this case.
9
On the marital misconduct issue, Wife asserts that Husband had numerous extra-marital
affairs during the course of the marriage. Wife requests that Husband stipulate to that fact
for purposes of the Master's hearing and it's relevancy with respect to the alimony issue.
With such stipulation, there would be no further testimony on marital misconduct.
10
A copy of an expense statement for the Defendant wife is attached to this pre-trial
statement.
Wife seeks an award of counsel fees. Based upon Wife's current economic situation, she
has not been able to fully pay her attorney. Attorneys fees incurred to date are
$5,151.25. Fees are being billed at $125.00 an hour with additional fees to be incurred
with preparation for the hearing and handling the Master's Hearing. An Itemization of
Mrs. Dempsey's account will be presented at the hearing.
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There is also a life insurance policy in Colonel Dempsey's name which Is owned by him
which has an estimated cash value of $20,000.00.
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The primary issues that need to be resolved by the Master are as follows:
A. Distribution of military pension.
B. Award of alimony.
C. Award of counsel fees.
D. Distribution of the miscellaneous property and insurance.
Respectfully submitted,
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Hubert X. Gilroy sq.
Attorney for Defendant
Broujos & Gilroy, P.C.
4 North Hanover Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-4574
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In the Court of Common Pleas of CUMBERLAND County, Pennsylvania
DOMESTIC RELATIONS SECTION
NOREEN N. DEMPSEY ) Dacket Number 97-3059
Plaintiff )
VS. ) PACSES Case Number 964100002
THOMAS A. DEMPSEY ) !I
Defendant ) Other State ID Number -7 0/&
CONSENT ORDER
AND NOW, to wit on this 14TH DAY OF JANUARY, 1998 IT IS HEREBY
ORDERED that the ? Complaint for Support or ? Petition to Modify or ® Other
PETITION FOR APL filed on OCTOBER 23, 1997 in the above captioned
matter is dismissed without prejudice due to:
Defendant is paying spousal support.
? The Complaint or Petition may be reinstated upon written application of the plaintiff
petitioner, if filed within one year from date hereof.
Consented:
Date
Plaintiff Signature
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DRO: R.J. Shadday
cc: plaintiff and defendant
cc: Hubert X. Gilroy, Esq. rno.S
cc: Wayne F. Shade, Esq. per',
Service Type M V Ajisl98
Defendant Signature
BY THE COURT:
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WAYNE F. SHADE
ATTORNEY AT LAW
33 WEST POMFRET STREET
CARLISLE, PENNSYLVANIA 17013
(717) 243-0220
(900) 243-0220
FAX (717) 249-0017
January 25, 2000
Hubert X. Gilroy, Esquire
Broujos & Gilroy, P.C.
4 North Hanover Street
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
Re: Dempsey v. Dempsey
Dear Hubert:
Thank you very much for your letter of January 24, 2000, indicating your
concurrence with our request for rescheduling of the pre-hearing conference in the above
matter for May 26, 2000, at 9:30 A.M.
In the meantime, we are working on gathering the information which you
requested in your letter of January 12, 2000.
Very truly yours,
Wayne F. Shade
WFS/cjt
cc: E. Robert Elicker, II, Esquire
Col. Thomas A. Dempsey
BROUJOS & GILROY, P. c.
ATTORNEYS AT LAW
JOHN H. BROUJOS
HUBERT X CILROY
4 NORTH HANOVER STREET
CARLISLE, PENNSYLVANIA 17013
TELEPHONE: (717) 2434574
FACSIMILE: (717)243.8227
INTERNET: b rgIIroypc®a ol.com
May 18, 2000
E. Robert Elicker, Esquire
Divorce Master
Office of the Divorce Master
9 North Hanover Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
Re: Dempsey v Dempsey
Dear Bob:
NON-TOLL TOR HARRLSEURG AREA
717-766.1690
Thank you for agreeing to change the time of the pre-hearing conference in the above
matter to 8:45 next Friday morning. Wayne Shade is aware of this change in time and I
am copying him with this letter.
I am not bringing Mrs. Dempsey to the pre-hearing conference. I have advised Wayne of
my intentions. My hope is that we can have a pre-hearing conference to address a few
issues and get the necessary hearings scheduled and move on at that point.
Although Wayne's pre-hearing memorandum suggests there are a variety of miscellaneous
personal property issues involved, I believe this case hinges on the following major issues:
1. Distribution of military pension.
2. Award of alimony.
3. Insurance coverage and survivor benefits.
4. Attorneys fees. )rys,C
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E. Robert Elicker, Esquire
May 18, 2000
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The pre-hearing memorandums suggest two different dates of separation, Wayne is
suggesting April of 1996 and we are suggesting July of 1997. If your procedures are still
to schedule a separate hearing on that issue, we may need to discuss that item.
Our position is that this is clearly an alimony case. We have some claims of marital
misconduct. However, I would like imput from you at the pre-hearing conference with
respect to your thoughts on what impact any marital misconduct testimony would have on
the amount and duration of any alimony that may be awarded. Based upon your
preliminary evaluation, Mrs. Dempsey may determine that it Is not worth the financial cost
and emotional expense to proceed with a separate hearing on marital misconduct.
I will see you next Friday.
Sincerely yours,
Hubert X. Gilroy
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cc: Wayne F. Shade, Esquire
BROWS & GILROY, P.c.
ATTORNEYS AT LAW
JOHN H. BROWS 4 NORTH HANOVER STREET
HUBSBT X. GILROY
CARLISLE, PENNSYLVANIA 17013
November 12, 1999
E. Robert Elicker,11, Esquire
Office of the Divorce Master
9 North Hanover Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
Re: Dempsey v Dempsey
Dear Bob:
Enclosed is our Pre-Trial Statement in the above matter.
Sincerely yours,
Hubert X. Gilroy
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Enclosure
TELEPHONE: (717) 243.4574
FAcsIMILE: (717) 243.8227
INrERNEr. b rgllroypc6lsol.com
NON-TOLL FOR HARRISBURG AREA
717.766.1690
BROUJOS & GILROY, r. c.
ATTORNEYS AT LAW
JOHN H. BROUIOB 4 NORTH HANOVER STREET
HUBERr X. GILROr.
CARLISLE, PENNSYLVANIA 17013
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Wayne F. Shade, Esquire
53 West Pomfret Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
Re: Dempsey
Dear Wayne:
November 3, 1999
TELENIONE: (717) 243-4574
FACSIMILE: (717) 243.8227
INTERNET:br81IfOYPC A01.C0m
NON-TOLL FOR HARRISBURG AREA
717.766.1690
In addition to the information requested in my September 281' letter, please provide me
with detailed documentation relating to the insurance policy titled in Mr. Dempsey's
name. We would like present cash value, death benefit, named beneficiary and a copy of
the policy.
Sincerely yours,
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Hubert X. Gilroy
cc: E. Robert Elicker, II, Esquire
Noreen Dempsey
WAYNE F. SHADE
A7TORNIN AT I.AW
53 Misr POMFRET STRI43
CARLISLE. PENNSYLVANIA 17013
(717) 247-0220
(600) 247-0220
PAX (717) 249-0017
August 30, 1999
E. Robert Elicker, 11, Esquire
9 North Hanover Street
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
Re: Dempsey v. Dempsey
No. 97-3059 Civil
Dear Mr. Elicker:
We are not aware of the need for any discovery in the above matter. Therefore, we
enclose our certification that, from our perspective, discovery is complete.
Very truly yours,
J?? r
Wayn F. Shade
WFS/cjt
Enclosure
cc: Hubert X. Gilroy, Esquire
BROUJOS 8 GILROY, P.c.
ATTORNEYS AT LAW
JOHN H. BROUJOS 4 NORTH IIANOVER STREET 717-243.4574
HUDERTX.GILROY CARLISLE, PENNSYLVANIA 17013 NON-TOLL FOR HARRISBURGAREA:
717.780-1000
FAX,243-8227
December 1, 1997
The Honorable George E. Hoffer
Cumberland County Court House
One Court House Square
Carlisle, PA 17013
ATTN: Sandy
Re: Dempsey r Dempsey
Dear Sandy:
Pursuant to an agreement we have reached with attorney Wayne Shade
who is representing Mr. Dempsey in the above case, we no longer
require the Attorney's Fees Hearing which is scheduled before Judge
Hoffer at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, December 3.
Yours Sincer ,
Hubert X. Gilroy
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cc: Wayne F. Shade, Esquire
Mrs. Noreen Dempsey
BROUJOS & GILROY, P.c.
ATWRNETS AT t.Aw
)aw K mtoUPS 4 NORIx HANOVUt smear TELEPHONE: (717) 243.4.574
FACSIMILE: (717)243.8277
HumtTXGRYAY CARLISLE, PENNSYLVANIA 17013 INrmuacr:brgJIw"c®&oLcom
NON-TOLL FOR HARRMURO AREA
717-766.1690
September 28, 1999
Wayne F. Shade, Esquire
53 West Pomfret Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
RE: Dempsey
Dear Wayne:
I disagree that discovery is complete in this case. However, my view is that you and I should be
able to resolve the discovery issues set forth below informally in such a manner that will not
unreasonably delay the scheduling of a hearing by the Master.
Please accept this letter as my request for discovery. If you want a more formal set of
interrogatories or Request for Production of Documents or the issuance of subpoenas, I will be
happy to comply. Our request for discovery is as follow:
Copies of all pension plan information received by Col. Dempsey and in his
control for his military/pension retirement plan. This request covers
docurtentation received for 1999, 1998 and 1997.
2. Copies of all information received by Col. Dempsey or in Col. Dempsey's control
relating to the nature of benefits he receives from the military currently and a
listing of benefits he will receive upon his separation from the military.
3. A listing of all incomes received by Col. Dempsey, including any reimbursement
for expenses or cash payments made to him, for the years 1997, 1998 and 1999.
4. A listing of all checking accounts, savings accounts, CD's, investment accounts or
other financial accounts in the name of Col. Dempsey either in his tame alone or
in joint names. This request is for accounts Col. Dempsey has owned in 1997,
1998 and 1999. For each account, we request copies of the monthly statements.
BROUJOS & GILROY, P .C.
ATTORNEYS AT LAW
JOHN H. BRoulo6 4 NORTH HANOVER STREET
WSW X. GILIOY
CARLISLE, PENNSYLVANIA 17013
May 11, 2000
Robert Elicker, Esquire
Divorce Master
9 North Hanover Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
Re: Dempsey v Dempsey
Dear Bob:
TuEr11oNE: (717) 2434574
FACSIMILE: (717) 243.8227
INrERNtr:br811 roypc®a o1.com
NON-TOLL FOR HARRISBURG AREA
717-766-1690
The pre-hearing conference in the above matter is scheduled for 9:30 a.m., Friday, May
26". 1 may be attending the law school graduation that morning. Could we move this
conference earlier to may be 8:45 a.m.? Please let me know.
Sincerely yours,
Hubert X. Gilroy
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cc: Wayne F. Shade, Esquire
Noreen Dempsey
Waync F. Shade, Esquire
September 28, 1999
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5. A listing of all assets, including automobiles, investments, real estate or other type
of assets, that Col. Dempsey has acquired even in his own name or in joint names
during 1997, 1998 and 1999.
6. For all of the above, it listing of any accounts or assets that were acquired in any
other individuals names but where such asset is being held for the benefit of Col.
Dempsey.
7. A listing of all gifts or transfers made to Col. Dempsey from a third person during
1997, 1998 and 1999.
Again, my view is that the information requested above can. be provided without any undue
burden and the provision of this information should not delay the scheduling of the filing of pre-
hearing memorandums.
1 will look forward to hearing from you on these matters.
Sincerely yours,
Hubert X. Gilroy
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OFFICE OF DIVORCE MASTER
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
9 North Hanover Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717)240.6535
E. Robert Elicker, II West Shore
Divorce Master 697.0371 Ext. 6535
Traci Jo Colyer
Office ManagerlReponer October 6, 1999
Wayne F. Shade, Esquire Hubert X. Gilroy, Esquire
53 West Pomfret Street BROUJOS & GILROY, P.C.
Carlisle, PA 17013 4 North Hanover Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
RE: Thomas A. Dempsey vs. Noreen P. Dempsey
No. 97 - 3059
In Divorce
Dear Mr. Shade and Mr. Gilroy:
I am in receipt of Mr. Gilroy's letter of September 28, 1999, outlining data and
information he needs to prepare the case for trial. To allow Mr. Shade an opportunity to
provide the information requested, which can be included in the pretrial statements, I am
going to direct that pretrial statements be issued in accordance with P.R.C.P. 1920.33(b)
on or before Friday, November 12, 1999.
Grounds for divorce are apparently not an issue inasmuch as the parties have been
separated for a period in excess of two years according to Plaintiffs affidavit filed under
Section 3301(d) on April 15, 1999. Although the complaint filed on June 9, 1997, did not
raise any economic claims, the Defendant filed a petition raising claims on August 19,
1999. The claims raised by the petitioner, Noreen P. Dempsey, are equitable distribution,
alimony, and counsel fees and expenses.
Upon receipt of the pretrial statements, I will immediately schedule a prehearing
conference with counsel to discuss the issues and, if necessary, schedule a hearing.
Very truly yours,
E. Robert Elicker, lI
Divorce Master
Mr. Shade and Mr. Gilroy, Attorneys at Law
October G, 1999
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NOTE: Sanctions far failure to file the pretrial statements are set forth in subdivision (c)
and (d) of Rule 1920.33.
THE ORIGINAL PRETRIAL STATEMENT SHOULD BE FILED IN THE
MASTER'S OFFICE AND A COPY SENT DIRECTLY TO OPPOSING
COUNSEL.
FAILURE TO FILE PRETRIAL STATEMENTS AS DIRECTED BY THE
MASTER MAY RESULT IN THE MASTER'S APPOINTMENT BEING
VACATED.
N
WAYNE F. SHADE
ATTORNEY AT LAW
53 WEST POMFRET STREET
CARLISLE, PENNSYLVANIA 17013
(717) 243-0220
(800) 243-0220
FAX (717) 249-0017
September 5, 2000
Hubert X. Gilroy, Esquire
Broujos & Gilroy, P.C.
4 North Hanover Street
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
Re: Dempsey v. Dempsey
Dear Hubert:
The purpose of this letter is to provide you with the courtesy of the information
that we have just received that the legal department at USAA will not permit the
representative, who has outlined to us the level premium, level benefit term life insurance
program, to testify even by telephone. As you may be aware, USAA is a company which
does not have agents throughout the country. All of its business is conducted directly
from San Antonio, Texas. 1.
Obviously, this leaves us with the option of seeking a local agent for any other life
insurance which offers the same type of coverage. However, we will not be able to-make
those arrangements between now and Thursday morning.
Even if we would be able to make those arrangements prior to the hearing, we also
have a problem with testimony from the Army personnel office. We issued a Subpoena
upon Ms. Derr for Thursday. We have just been informed today that she is being advised
by the JAG office to ignore our Subpoena on the basis of various nebulous and facially
inapplicable Army regulations.
Following are documents which represent Ms. Derr's calculations of Tom's
pension benefit and survivor benefit reduction. Presumably, you could confirm the
accuracy of those calculations. Please let us know if you have any interest in stipulating
to those numbers.
Wayne F. Shade, Esquire, to
Hubert X. Gilroy, Esquire
September 5, 2000
Page 2
Even though these difficulties have just arisen with regard to the evidence
involving the survivor benefit election, we would still want to present our evidence on
Thursday concerning the date of separation.
Very truly yours,
4ell?-
Wayne F. Shade
WFS/cjt
Enclosures
cc: Col. Thomas A. Dempsey
E. Robert Elicker, II, Esquire
THOMAS A. DEMPSEY,
Plaintiff
VS.
NOREEN P. DEMPSEY,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 97 - 3059CIVIL 19
IN DIVORCE
STATUS SHEET
DATE: ACTIVITIES:
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Plaintiff
Vs.
NOREEN P. DEMPSEY,
Defendant
TO: Wayne F. Shade
Hubert X. Gilroy
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 97 - 3059 CIVIL
IN DIVORCE
, Attorney for Plaintiff
, Attorney for Defendant
DATE: Wednesday, August 25, 1999
CERTIFICATION
I certify that discovery is complete as to the claims for
which the Master has been appointed.
OR IF DISCOVERY IS NOT COMPLETE:
(a) Outline what information is required that is not complete
in order to prepare the case for trial and indicate
whether there are any outstanding interrogatories or
discovery motions.
(b) Provide approximate date when discovery will be complete
and indicate what action is being taken to complete
discovery.
DATE
NOTE: PRETRIAL DIRECTIVES WILL
PRETRIAL STATEMENTS UNTIL
DISCOVERY IS COMPLETE, OR
DISCRETION.
COUNSEL FOR PLAINTIFF ( )
COUNSEL FOR DEFENDANT ( )
NOT BE ISSUED FOR THE FILING OF
COUNSEL HAVE CERTIFIED THAT
OTHERWISE AT THE MASTER'S
AFTER RECEIVING THIS DOCUMENT FROM BOTH COUNSEL OR A
PARTY TO THE ACTION, IF NOT REPRESENTED BY COUNSEL,
INDICATING THAT DISCOVERY IS NOT COMPLETE, THE
DIRECTIVE FOR FILING OF PRETRIAL STATEMENTS WILL BE
ISSUED AT THE MASTER'S DISCRETION. HOWEVER, IF BOTH
COUNSEL, OR A PARTY NOT REPRESENTED, CERTIFY THAT
DISCOVERY IS COMPLETE, A DIRECTIVE TO FILE PRETRIAL
STATEMENTS WILL BE ISSUED IMMEDIATELY.
THE CERTIFICATION DOCUMENT SHOULD BE RETURNED TO THE
MASTER'S OFFICE WITHIN TWO (2) WEEKS OF THE DATE SHOWN ON
THE DOCUMENT.
THOMAS A. DEMPSEY, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. NO. 97-3059 CIVIL TERM
NOREEN P. DEMPSEY,
Defendant IN DIVORCE
RE: Pre-Hearing Conference Memorandum
DATE: Friday, May 26, 2000
Present for the Plaintiff, Thomas A. Dempsey is
attorney Wayne F. Shade, and present for the Defendant, Noreen
P. Dempsey, is attorney Hubert X. Gilroy.
This action was commenced by the filing of a
divorce complaint on June 9, 1997, raising grounds for divorce
of irretrievable breakdown of the marriage. Although an
affidavit under 3301(d) was filed on April 15, 1999, counsel
have indicated the parties will sign affidavits of consent and
waivers of notice of intention to request entry of divorce
decree so the divorce can be concluded under Section 3301(c).
On August 19, 1999, the Defendant filed a
counter-affidavit and a petition raising economic claims of
equitable distribution, alimony, and counsel fees and costs.
The parties were married on July 5, 1980, and,
according to wife, separated July 20, 1997. Husband, on the
other hand, avers the date of separation to be April 1, 1996.
The parties are the natural parents of three children. The
oldest child is going to graduate in a few days from high school
and will be going to Penn State University. The other two
children are minors and will remain in the custody of wife.
Husband is 46 years of age and resides at 111-B
Partridge Circle, Carlisle, Pennsylvania, where he lives alone.
Husband has a Bachelor's Degree and a Master's Degree and is a
colonel in the United States Army. He is stationed at the War
College at the Carlisle Barracks and, according to the
computation by the Domestic Relations office, has a net monthly
income of $5,050.00. Husband is currently paying child support
and spousal support. According to counsels' computations, upon
the emancipation of the older child, husband's child support
obligation will be $1,465.00 per month, and his spousal support
obligation will be $779.00 per month. Husband has not raised
any health issues.
Wife is 51 years of age and resides at 1886 Mary
Drive, Carlisle, Pennsylvania, where she lives with the three
children. Wife has a Bachelor's Degree and has completed her
course work for a Master's Degree but has not done a thesis.
She is currently a teacher at the St. Patrick's School in
Carlisle and has a monthly net income of $1,509.00 which was
computed by the Domestic Relations Office. She has not raised
any health issues.
The pretrial statement of husband shows a list
of various assets, including household contents, Oriental
carpets, a Fidelity Destiny Plan, two vehicles, a life insurance
policy cash surrender value, wife's jewelry, a Christmas club,
and savings bonds. There is also an allegation that wife
removed $1,750.00 from a joint checking account, which wife
disputes. Wife also is charged with having an IRA at the Army
National Bank of around $1,800.00.
Having listed those items, the major issue
before the Master is how to distribute the pension of husband
with the military plan and also wife's claim for alimony.
With respect to the pension, counsel are going
to see if they can work out a coverture fraction which would
accommodate the issue regarding the date of separation. The
problem that needs to be addressed is the numerator on the
coverture formula, and counsel need to determine how significant
a change of one year on the numerator would make in the monthly
benefit.
Also, with regard to the pension and wife's
claim for a survivor annuity, Mr. Shade has proposed that it is
more reasonable financially for wife and husband to take the
full benefit and then wife to purchase a twenty-year-term-level
premium term life insurance policy on husband's life to provide
her a benefit which would be comparable or even better than the
survivor benefit from husband's pension considering the cost to
wife versus the cost of the survivor benefit. Mr. Gilroy is
going to do an analysis of the material which Mr. Shade has
provided him, which material Mr. Shade uses to support his
position regarding the survivor benefit issue.
With respect to the marital debt, which has been
outlined on husband's pretrial statement, Mr. Shade has pointed
out that his client has assumed $27,000.00 of marital debt and
that wife would be charged with a portion of that debt, which
would ultimately be treated as a credit for husband in the
distribution of the assets.
We have discussed the marital misconduct factor
on wife's alimony claim, and presently counsel have indicated
they do not intend to offer any testimony on that factor.
With regard to the matters involving the date of
separation issue and the survivor benefit issue, the Master is
going to schedule a hearing for the purpose of taking testimony
on those two matters and then schedule a hearing to take
whatever additional testimony is needed on the equitable
distribution claim and alimony claim. The Master notes that
there is an attorney's fees claim, but after discussion with
counsel the Master has indicated he is not likely to make any
recommendation awarding counsel fees. Mr. Shade has pointed out
that there may be another small IRA in one of the parties' names
in a bank in the midwest. Neither one of the parties has
provided any information on the existence of that IRA, and
counsel are going to ask their clients about the account. Mr.
Shade wanted to have that asset noted with the listing of the
other assets which have been enumerated on the pretrial
statement.
A hearing is scheduled on the date of separation
and the pension issues for Thursday, September 7, 2000, at 9:00
a.m. Notices will be sent to counsel and the parties.
E. Robert Elicker, II
Divorce Master
cc: Wayne F. Shade
Attorney for Plaintiff
Hubert X. Gilroy
Attorney for Defendant
THOMAS A. DEMPSEY,
Plaintiff
Vs.
NOREEN P. DEMPSEY,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 97 - 3059 CIVIL
IN DIVORCE
THE MASTER: Today is Thursday, September 7,
2000. This is the date we had set to take testimony on the
issue of the date of separation of the parties and to also
hear testimony involving the pension of husband.
Counsel have come to an agreement today with
respect to the numerator on the coverture fraction which is a
compromise of the issue involving the date of separation.
The parties were married on July 5, 1980, and
are the natural parents of three children. The oldest child
is a freshman at Penn State University; the other two children
are minors and are in the custody of wife.
The agreement that is going to be placed on
the record will be considered binding on the parties with
respect to the issues addressed. Counsel will also state on
the record, following the recitation of the agreement, the
issues that remain for the hearing be held on December 12,
2000.
The Master also has been advised that the
divorce will be concluded under Section 3301(c) of the
Domestic Relations Code. Counsel are directed to file
affidavits of consent and waivers of notice of intention to
request entry of divorce decree within a month of today's
date. Mr. Shade.
MR. SHADE: Thank you, Mr. Elicker. The
agreement is that -- first of all, the husband contends that
the parties were separated as of April 1, 1996; wife contends
that the parties were not separated until September of 1997.
For the purposes of this case we are going to agree that the
coverture fraction is 17 years and 2 months which effectively
accepts the wife's position as of the date of separation of
September of 1997.
MR. GILROY: We agree with the 17 years and 2
months and I just want to make sure -- Mrs. Dempsey, you're
here and you heard attorney Shade?
MRS. DEMPSEY: Yes.
MR. GILROY: And you've had a chance to talk
with me on this?
MRS. DEMPSEY: Yes.
MR. GILROY: And you agree to that
stipulation?
MRS. DEMPSEY: Yes, I do.
MR. SHADE: Colonel Dempsey, you've heard
what I have just stated on the record?
COLONEL DEMPSEY: Yes.
MR. SHADE: And you and I have discussed
this?
COLONEL DEMPSEY: Yes.
MR. SHADE: And you are in agreement with
that?
COLONEL DEMPSEY: Yes, I am.
MR. SHADE: The second prong of our
agreement is that in the event that wife elects the survivor
benefit at the time of husband's retirement in connection with
his military pension the cost for that survivor benefit will
be deducted from the monthly pension benefit amount before
applying the coverture fraction and the equitable distribution
percentage. Also, along that same line, there will be no
necessity then for valuing the survivor benefit for purposes
of equitable distribution and, therefore, there will be no
need for testimony concerning the cost of the survivor benefit
election or any other issues in connection with the survivor
benefit election such as cost of comparable life insurance
coverages.
MR. GILROY: That is essentially our second
agreement with the further clarification that not only will
there be no testimony, there will be no suggestion by the
Plaintiff that there is any benefit that needs to be added on
in distribution to Mrs. Dempsey's side of the equation as a
result of her electing the survivor benefit.
MR. SHADE: That's correct.
MR. GILROY: Okay. With that clarification, I
agree as counsel for Mrs. Dempsey. Mrs. Dempsey, you
understand what we have discussed in the king's English after
the surivivor benefit cost is substracted from the pension any
percentage of the pension that you will receive will be paid
after that.
MRS. DEMPSEY: That's correct.
MR. GILROY: And you are in agreement with
that?
MRS. DEMPSEY: Totally.
MR. SHADE: Colonel Dempsey, have you just
heard what I stated on the record?
COLONEL DEMPSEY: Yes.
MR. SHADE: Have we discussed it?
COLONEL DEMPSEY: Yes, we have.
MR. SHADE: And are you in agreement?
COLONEL DEMPSEY: Yes, I am.
MR. GILROY: Essentially, I think both
counsel anticipate that the December hearing will address the
factors of equitable distribution and the factors of alimony
and any respective disagreements on values of the assets and
that we will present testimony solely on those issues at that
time.
MR. SHADE: Yes.
THE MASTER: Is it possible that we could
identify for today's purposes what marital assets we are going
to be discussing?
MR. SHADE: I think I set them forth in my
pretrial statement.
THE MASTER: Now, here is what I have in my
memo, household contents, Oriental carpets, a Fidelity Destiny
Plan, two vehicles, a life insurance policy cash surrender
value, wife's jewelry, a Christmas club, and savings bonds.
And, of course, we know the pension is an asset. Does that
outline the assets that we are going to be addressing?
MR. SHADE: There were two other items listed
in my pretrial statement. One was cash removed by wife from
the joint checking account.
THE MASTER: $1,750.00.
MR. SHADE: Right.
THE MASTER: And she is charged with having
an IRA at the Army National Bank of $1,800.00. Has that been
investigated or has that been discussed?
MR. SHADE: We have requested documentation
on that and have not received it.
MR. GILROY: And we say we don't have it
because we think it is in his name; is that right?
MRS. DEMPSEY: It is in his name.
COLONEL DEMPSEY: There should have been two.
I will call the bank.
THE MASTER: Counsel have indicated that with
respect to the alimony claim there will no testimony offered
on the factor of marital misconduct as that factor may affect
wife's claim. Is that correct, Mr. Gilroy?
MR. GILROY: Yes.
THE MASTER: And Mr. Shade?
MR. SHADE: Yes.
(Whereupon, Court was adjourned at 11:03
a.m.)
cc: Wayne F. Shade
Attorney for Plaintiff
Hubert X. Gilroy
Attorney for Defendant
THOMAS A. DEMPSEY, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 97 - 3059
VS.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NOREEN P. DEMPSEY,
Defendant IN DIVORCE
ORDER AND NOTICE SETTING HEARING
TO: Thomas A. Dempsey Plaintiff
Wayne F. Shade Counsel for Plaintiff
Noreen P. Dempsey Defendant
Hubert X. Gilroy Counsel for Defendant
You are directed to appear for a hearing to take
testimony on the outstanding issues in the above captioned
divorce proceedings at the office of the Divorce Master, 9 North
Hanover Street, Carlisle, Pennsylvania on the 12th day
of December 2000 at 9:00 a.m., at which
place and time you will be given the opportunity to present
witnesses and exhibits in support of your case.
Date of Order and
Notice: 6/28/00
By t e Curt,
G rge E. Hoffer, President Judge
By:
Divorce Master
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.
CUMBERLAND COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION
2 LIBERTY AVENUE
CARLISLE, PA 17013
TELEPIONE (717) 249-3166
THOMAS A. DEMPSEY, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 97 - 3059
VS.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NOREEN P. DEMPSEY,
Defendant IN DIVORCE
ORDER AND NOTICE SETTING HEARING
TO: Thomas A. Dempsey
Wayne F. Shade
Noreen P. Dempsey
Hubert X. Gilroy
Plaintiff
Counsel for Plaintiff
Defendant
Counsel for Defendant
You are directed to appear for a hearing to take
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testimony on the outstanding issues in the above captioned
divorce proceedings at the Office of the Divorce Master, 9 North
Hanover Street, Carlisle, Pennsylvania on the 7th day
of September , 2000 at 9:00 a.m., at which
place and time you will be given the opportunity to present
witnesses and exhibits in support of your case.
By t e C rt,
i
rge E. Hoff r, President Judge
Date of Order and
Notice: 5/31/00 By:
vorce Master
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.
CUMBERLAND COUNTY BAR ASSOCIA'T'ION
2 LIBERTY AVENUE
CARLISLE, PA 17013
TELE1111IONE. (71.') .'411-3166
* 7'ES•rIM0NY WILL BE LIMITED TO THE ISSUE OF DATE OF SEPARATION
OF THE PAR'T'IES AND THE PENSION 1S911FS.
THOMAS A. DEMPSEY
Plaintiff
VS.
NOREEN P. DEMPSEY,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 97 - 3059 Civil
IN DIVORCE
NOTICE OF PRE-HEARING CONFERENCE
TO: Wayne F. Shade , Counsel for. Plaintiff
Hubert X. Gilroy , Counsel for Defendant
A pre-hearing conference has been scheduled at the
Office of the Divorce Master, 9 North Hanover Street,
Carlisle, Pennsylvania, on the 5th day of May, 2000, at 9:30
a.m., at which time we will review the pre-trial statements
previously filed by counsel, define issues, identify
witnesses, explore the possibility of settlement and, if
necessary, schedule a hearing.
Very truly yours,
Date of Notice: 11/18/99 E. Robert Elicker, II
Divorce Master
THOMAS A. DEMPSEY,
Plaintiff
VS.
NOREEN P. DEMPSEY,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 97 - 3059 Civil
IN DIVORCE
RESCHEDULED PRE-HEARING CONFERENCE
TO: Wayne F. Shade , Counsel for Plaintiff
Hubert X. Gilroy , Counsel for Defendant
A pre-hearing conference has been scheduled at the
Office of the Divorce Master, 9 North Hanover Street,
Carlisle, Pennsylvania, on the 26th day of May, 2000, at
9:30 a.m., at which time we will review the pre-trial
statements previously filed by counsel, define issues,
identify witnesses, explore the possibility of settlement
and, if necessary, schedule a hearing.
Very truly yours,
Date of Notice: 1/26/00 E. Robert Elicker, II
Divorce Master
THOMAS A. DEMPSEY,
Plaintiff
Vs.
NOREEN P. DEMPSEY,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO.97 - 3059
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE
ORDER AND NOTICE SETTING HEARING
TO: Thomas A. Dempsey Plaintiff
Wayne F. Shade Counsel for Plaintiff
Noreen P. Dempsey Defendant
Hubert X. Gilroy Counsel for Defendant
You are directed to appear for a hearing to take
testimony on the outstanding issues in the above captioned
divorce proceedings at the office of the Divorce Master, 9 North
Hanover Street, Carlisle, Pennsylvania on the day
of at a.m., at which
place and time you will be given the opportunity to present
witnesses and exhibits in support of your case.
r, President Judge
Date of Order and
Notice:
By:
Divorce Master
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.
CUMBERLAND COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION
2 LIBERTY AVENUE
CARLISLE, PA 17013
TELEPHONE (717) 249-3166
THOMAS A. DEMPSEY, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
VS. NO. 97 - 3059 CIVIL
NOREEN P. DEMPSEY,
Defendant IN DIVORCE
TO: Wayne F. Shade , Attorney for Plaintiff
Hubert X. Gilroy , Attorney for Defendant
DATE: Wednesday, August 25, 1999
CERTIFICATION
I certify that discovery is complete as to the claims for
which the Master has been appointed.
OR IF DISCOVERY IS NOT COMPLETE:
(a) Outline what information is required that is not complete
in order to prepare the case for trial and indicate
whether there are any outstanding interrogatories or
discovery motions.
(b) Provide approximate date when discovery will be complete
and indicate what action is being taken to complete
discovery.
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DATE
NOTE: PRETRIAL DIRECTIVES WILL
PRETRIAL STATEMENTS UNTIL
DISCOVERY IS COMPLETE, OR
DISCRETION.
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COUNSEL FOR PLAINTIFF ()
COUNSEL FOR DEFENDANT ( )
NOT BE ISSUED FOR THE FILING OF
COUNSEL HAVE CERTIFIED THAT
OTHERWISE AT THE MASTER'S
AFTER RECEIVING THIS DOCUMENT FROM BOTH COUNSEL OR A
PARTY TO THE ACTION, IF NOT REPRESENTED BY COUNSEL,
INDICATING THAT DISCOVERY IS NOT COMPLETE, THE
DIRECTIVE FOR FILING OF PRETRIAL STATEMENTS WILL BE
ISSUED AT THE MASTER'S DISCRETION. HOWEVER, IF BOTH
COUNSEL, OR A PARTY NOT REPRESENTED, CERTIFY THAT
DISCOVERY IS COMPLETE, A DIRECTIVE TO FILE PRETRIAL
STATEMENTS WILL BE ISSUED IMMEDIATELY.
THE CERTIFICATION DOCUMENT SHOULD BE RETURNED TO THE
MASTER'S OFFICE WITHIN TWO (2) WEEKS OF THE DATE SHOWN ON
THE DOCUMENT.
DR N
THOMAS A. DEMPSEY, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v CIVIL DIVISION - LAW
NOREEN P. DEMPSEY, NO. 97-3059
Defendant
IN DIVORCE
ORDER OF COURT
And now, this day of , 1997, upon consideration of
the attached petition for Alimony Pendente Lite, it is hereby
directed that the parties and their respective counsel appear
before on at
for a conference, after which the conference officer may recommend
that an order for Alimony Pendente Lite be entered.
You are further ordered to bring to the conference:
(1) A true copy of your most recent Federal Income Tax
Return, including W-21s as filed
(2) Your pay stubs for the preceding six (6) months
(3) The Income and Expense Statement attached to this order,
completed as required by Rule 1910.11(c)
(4) Verification of child care expenses
(5) Proof of medical coverage which you may have, or may have
available to you
If you fail to appear for the conference or bring the required
documents, the court may issue a warrant for your arrest.
BY THE COURT,
Harold E. Sheely, P.J.
Date of Order:
Conference Officer
YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO A LAWYER, WHO MAY ATTEND THE CONFERENCE AND
REPRESENT YOU. 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
MAY GET LEGAL HELP.
Court Administrator
Fourth Floor
Cumberland County Courthouse
Carlisle, PA 17013
717-240-6200
cc: Hubert X. Gilroy, Esquire
Wayne F. Shade, Esquire
THOMAS A. DEMPSEY,
v
NOREEN P. DEMPSEY,
Plaintiff
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL DIVISION - LAW
NO. 97-3059
IN DIVORCE
PETITION FOR ALIMONY PENDENTE LITE
Defendant, Noreen P. Dempsey, by her attorney, Broujos & Gilroy,
P.C., sets forth the following:
1
Petitioner is Noreen P.Dempsey who is the Defendant in the above
captioned divorce action.
2
Respondent is Thomas A. Dempsey who is the Plaintiff in the above
captioned divorce action.
3
By this Petition, Petitioner seeks alimony pendente lite (APL).
4
Defendant is currently unemployed and is without sufficient assets
to maintain herself and children during the pendency of the divorce
action.
5
Attached to this Petition is the DRS attachment for APL proceedings
with the appropriate information.
WHEREFORE, Defendant requests your Honorable Court to set an Order
to grant her alimony pendente lite.
Respectfully submitted,
RI
Hunerr X. Gilroy, Esqu
Broujos Gilroy, P.C.
4 Nor Hanover Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
717-243-4574
DRS ATTACHMENT FOR APL PROCEEDINGS
NOREEN P. DEMPSEY
DOB: 6/29/48 SSN: 562-80-6516
1886 MARY LANE, CARLISLE, PA
PHONE: 258-8903
ATTORNEY: Hubert x. Gilroy, Esq.
PETITIONER'S EMPLOYMENT: unemployed HOW LONG:
NET PAY: PER: JOB TITLE:
OTHER INCOME (AMOUNT. SOURCE):
THOMAS A. DEMPSEY
RESPONDENT:
6/30/53 509-62-6235
ADDRESS: 4313 Birch Lake Court, Alexandria, VA 22309
PHONE: 703-360-3439
A Wayne Shade, Esq.
I'I OItNt:Y:
RESPONOENT'S EMPLOYMENT: US Military IIOW LONG: 22 years
unkown at this time
NE1' PAY: PER: JOB TITLE: Lt Col.
OTI IER INCOME (AMOUNT. SOURCE):
WIZEN MARRIED: 7/5/80 :WIII:Rf: WHITIER, CALIFORNIA
DA'IESEPARATED: JUNE 9, 97
WIIIEREI.ASI'1.IVIEIITOGETIIL'R: 1886 Nary Lane, Carlisle, PA 17013
FOR DRS INFORMATION ONLY
Pl TITIONLR:
I verify that the statements made in the foregoing document are
true and correct. I understand that false statements herein are
made subject to the penalties of 18 PA. C.S. Section 4904 relating
to unsworn falsification to authorities.
Noreen P. Dempsey
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: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 97-3059 CIVIL TERM
IN DIVORCE
PLAINTIFF'S PRE-TRIAL STATEMENT
1. MARITAL ASSETS
Husband lists the following marital assets in addition to Husband's military
pension which is not listed or valued because it will need to be divided in accordance with
deferred distribution due to the obvious lack of other marital assets to offset it:
A. Household contents other than the oriental carpets $ 7,000
B. Husband's oriental carpets 1,100
C. Wife's oriental carpets 4,500
D. Fidelity Destiny Plans 11 1,800
E. 1996 Dodge Caravan 7,225
F. 1996 Geo 5,725
G. US life insurance 18,200
H. Wife's gold jewelry 5,000
I. Christmas Club 600
J. Savings bonds 3,400
WAYNE F. SI IADI
Attm y at IAw
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K. Cash removed by Wife from the joint checking account 1,750
L. Wife's IRA at Army National Bank 1,800
TOTAL $58,100
II. HUSBAND'S NON-MARITAL ASSETS
Husband has no non-marital assets of any significant net value beyond the
encumbrances.
III. WIFE'S NON-MARITAL ASSETS
Husband is not aware that Wife has any non-marital assets of any significant value.
IV. HUSBAND'S EXPERT WITNESSES
A. Theresa A. Derr concerning military retirement benefits.
B. Jeffrey DeReese or other representatives of USAA Life Insurance Company
concerning life insurance coverage illustrations.
V. NON-EXPERT WITNESSES
A. Husband's non-expert testimony will be confined to his own testimony.
B. Husband reserves the right to present the testimony of any non-expert or expert
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witness listed in the Pre-Trial Statement of the other party herein or in any other
document produced in this matter.
C. Husband reserves the right to present any impeaching or contradicting evidence
which may be necessitated by testimony of the other party herein or witnesses of the other .
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party herein.
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VI. EXHIBITS
Husband reserves the right to introduce any of the following exhibits at trial. All
exhibits which do not exceed three pages are attached, and any exhibits which are not
attached are described:
A. Letter of April 29, 1999, from ReliaStar United Services Life Insurance
Company.
B. NADA valuation of 1994 Dodge Caravan.
C. NADA valuation of 1996 Geo Metro.
D. Requested inventory of Wife's jewelry.
E. Copies of marital U.S. savings bonds.
F. Inventory of household contents.
G. Fidelity Destiny Plan 11 statement of May 7, 1997.
H. Letter of June 21, 1999, from PNC Bank.
1. Life insurance coverage illustrations to be disclosed upon receipt.
J. Settlement statement for purchase of Husband's residence.
K. Letter from ReliaStar United Services Life Insurance Company confirming the
date of separation cash value of Policy #00207389-5.
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L. Statement of the value of Wife's IRA at Army National Bank.
WAYNE F. SHADE
Altomey at IAw
53 W01 P=f1e1 S1RC1
Cadislc. Nnmyhmu
17013
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VII. INCOME
A. Husband's gross income as a Colonel in the U.S. Army is $7,518.26 per month.
His net income is $5,452.72 per month.
B. Wife's gross income as a school teacher is $1,907.75, including an annual
tuition credit for the children in the amount of $1,250. Her net income is $1,509.03 per
month.
VIII. EXPENSES
The Expense Statement of Husband is attached hereto.
IX. PENSION
A. Husband will retire if he receives military orders that would require him to
WAYNE F. $IIADE
Attomey at law
53 Wat Pomrret Street
Culinle, Prnmyhmis
1701]
leave the children. Expectations are that the earliest that will be is 2001. Husband will
retire in any event by 2004. The amount of Husband's pension benefit will be determined
by statute at his date of retirement, depending exclusively upon the total active service
and military pay grade at retirement. The military pension benefit will be the
overwhelmingly largest marital asset in this case. It seems obvious that there will be
insufficient other marital assets to offset Wife's share of the coverture portion of
Husband's pension. Therefore, a deferred distribution will be necessary, and there would
be no point in even attempting to calculate a date of separation lump sum value of that
pension.
Actual pension benefits are not determined until the service member actually
retires. The Military Pay System then begins a long and drawn-out process of
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determining the appropriate pension amount and initiating payment of the retirement
benefits. Therefore, there arc no records or documentation of any type that currently exist
regarding Husband's military pension, nor will any such documentation exist until some
weeks after Husband has been given an official retirement date by the Army. In the
meantime, we can only estimate the amount of Husband's pension.
If Husband were to retire in 2001, his approximate monthly retirement benefit
would be $4,500. The coverture fraction would be approximately 16 of 24 years of his
service. If Wife were to receive 55% of the coverture portion of the pension, her monthly
benefit would be at least $1,650 if she were to waive the survivor benefit. It would be
more with a later retirement date.
If Wife were to elect the survivor benefit, she would receive $2,500 per month on
Husband's death based upon the 2001 numbers. When she would reach age 62 in only
nine years from 2001, her survivor benefit would automatically reduce to $1,600 per
month.
We contend that the survivor benefit is nothing more than a very expensive life
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insurance annuity. It is very expensive because the plan must accept everyone, including
thousands of people who do not have the excellent health of Husband. The election
would result in a reduction of the total monthly benefit by at least $300 per month to
$4,200 per month, based upon the projections of retirement in 2001. If Wife were to
receive 55% of the coverture portion of the pension, her monthly benefit would be
reduced to $1,540 if she were to elect the survivor benefit. If the survivor benefit were
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not elected, Wile would receive her equitable share of the greater monthly benefit during
Husband's life in the amount of $1,650 per month. This would increase her monthly
benefit by $110 per month. That would be Husband's preference.
Husband is a nonsmoker who is in excellent health. With the extra $110 per
month that she would receive by waiving the survivor benefit, she could purchase a 20
year level term life insurance policy on Husband's life in the face amount of
approximately $575,000. That means that the proceeds would be $575,000 if Husband
were to die within 20 years of the purchase of the policy by age 68. Thereafter, the policy
would continue in effect with decreasing proceeds until Husband would be 90 years of
age.
If Husband were to die in 2001 and Wife were to have elected the survivor benefit,
she would only receive nine years of survivor benefits at $2,500 per month and $1,600
per month for the remainder of her life. The first nine years of benefits would be worth
only $270,000. She would need to live to age 77 to collect the remaining $305,000 of the
$575,000 that she would receive from the 20 year level term life insurance policy that she
could purchase with the $110 per month reduction in her monthly pension benefit
amount. Moreover, this analysis ignores the benefit that she could receive from investing
the $575,000 lump sum. Wife would only need to receive a 5% annual return on the
$575,000 to fund a monthly benefit of $2,500 for life as opposed to $2,500 for nine years
with reduction to $1,600 thereafter. Furthermore, that would be without reduction of
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principal. Income tax would not be a factor in this analysis because she would have tax
on the survivor benefit as well.
Five percent would be a very conservative rate of return for a sum as large as
$575,000. If Husband were to die later during the 20 year term of the policy, Wife would
be even further ahead of the game by waiving the survivor benefit.
Thirty years after 2001, when Wife would be 83 years of age, the proceeds of the
20 year level term policy would still be more than $77,000. That would represent four
years of survivor benefit payments at $1,600 per month to Wife's age 87. Forty years
after 2001, when Wife would be 93 years of age, the proceeds would still be more than
$30,000. That would represent a year and a half of survivor benefit payments.
The penalties that are inherent in the survivor benefit election are further
emphasized by the fact that the foregoing analysis assumes that Husband would be, in
effect, contributing $190 to Wife's survivor benefit if she were to elect it. That
contribution would be in the form of the remainder of the $300 reduction in the total
monthly benefit above the $110 reduction in Wife's share of the total benefit.
If Wife were to purchase a 20 year level term life insurance policy on the life of
Husband with a premium in the total amount of the $300 reduction of the monthly benefit
that would otherwise result from the survivor benefit election, the proceeds would be
more than $1,500,000 for twenty years. Even after thirty years from 2001, when Wife
would be 83 years of age, the policy proceeds would be approximately $200,000.
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AOomey at law
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This analysis is particularly apt where Wife is live years older than Husband.
Therefore, if Wife wants to elect a survivor benefit that is of no real benefit to her, it is
our position that she should pay for the expense of that election. The full amount of the
reduction in the monthly benefit as a result of the designation of Wife as the survivor
beneficiary should be deducted from Wife's share of the pension in equitable distribution.
This is what the court did in Palladino v. Palladino, 713 AM 676 (Pa. Super., 1998). The
cost of the survivor annuity was deducted before awarding wife her share of the pension
so that the husband received his share unreduced by the cost of the survivor annuity.
As in Palladino, we do not believe that we should be required to pay for an option
that is strictly for Wife's benefit, particularly where it is obvious that she would be far
better off if she would elect her share of the benefit unreduced by a survivor benefit
election for the remainder of Husband's life where Husband is in excellent health. To
hold otherwise would be to, in effect, require Husband to contribute to the purchase of
very uneconomical life insurance for Wife. Everyone would lose.
If there were no survivor benefit in connection with this pension, we do not believe
that there is anything in the equities of this case that would support a court order that
Husband be required to purchase life insurance for Wife.
In the event that Wife were to elect the survivor benefit and fail to survive
Husband, he would be free to designate an alternative survivor beneficiary.
B. Husband is not aware that Wife has any marital pension.
WAYNE F. SHADE,
Ammmey at Law
33 West Pomfret Stmt
Carlisle. Pennrylsania
11017
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X. COUNSEL FEES
With his total current obligation of $2,590 per month in child and spousal support,
Husband is unable to afford to contribute to Wife's counsel fees. Husband contends that
Wife should have been able to pay her own ongoing counsel fees from the tens of
thousands of dollars that she has received from Husband since April of 1996.
XI. TANGIBLE PERSONAL PROPERTY
Division of all tangible personal property is disputed.
XII. MARITAL DEBTS
Since the date of separation, Husband has assumed the following marital debt:
A. 51 months on the loan on the Geo Metro at $212.48 per month $10,800
B. PNC Bank bill consolidation loan 11,500
C. USAA MasterCard 3,800
D. AAFES loan im
TOTAL $27,100
XIII. NON-MARITAL DEBTS
Husband lists the following non-marital debts which have been necessitated by his
leaving the marital residence and contents and motor vehicles to the family:
A. Mortgage to PHH Mortgage Services Corporation $93,700
B. Automobile loans 15,000
WAYNr. F. SIIAmC
Attorney at law
SJ Was Ibmfmt Simi Carlisle, Pennsylsama li
17013
C. American Appliance 1,500
D. Value City Furniture 1,100
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E. MasterCard
TOTAL
XIV. PROPOSED RESOLUTION
EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTION FACTORS
9.000
$120,300
The parties lived in marital cohabitation for approximately sixteen years, having
been married on July 5, 1980, and separated by April 1, 1996. The date of separation in
this case is determined by Wife's refusal to accompany Husband to his military orders
upon his graduation from the U.S. Army War College.
2. Any prior marriage of either paM.
This is the first marriage for both parties.
3. The age- health, station, amount and sources of income, vocational skills.
Husband was born on June 30, 1953. He is in excellent health. He cams
approximately $90,000 per year as a U.S. Army officer. He has an undergraduate degree
in American history and a Master's degree in African area studies.
Wife was born on June 29, 1948. She is in excellent health. She earns
WAYNH F. SHADE
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Allomey 4114
SJ West Pomtrcl SIM
Carlisle. Penmyhani?
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approximately $23,000 per year as a school teacher. She has an undergraduate degree in
Middle East history and has completed all of her course work for a Master's degree in
Middle East history. She is also certified to teach secondary education.
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4. The contribution by one pare to the education. training or increased earning
Husband paid for Wife's educational expenses in the approximate total amount of
$7,000 for her teacher certification and subsequent graduate course work to maintain that
certification.
5. The opportune of each party for future acquisitions of capital assets and
With Husband's substantial income tax and support obligations, neither of the
parties have significant opportunity for future acquisitions of capital assets and income.
6. The sources of income of both parties, including but not limited to medical.
The sources of income of both parties are limited to their employment incomes.
7. The contribution or dissipation of each pally in the acquisition. preservation.
Prior to the separation, Husband paid the bills, and Wife managed the home.
8. The value of the proper set apart to each party.
Neither of the parties has non-marital property of sufficient value to constitute a
significant factor in equitable distribution.
9. The standard of living of the parties established during the marriage.
WAYM: F. SHADE
Aponte) at IAw
S) West Pomfn1 Street
Carlisle, Per,m)hunu
17013
The standard of living of the parties established during marital cohabitation was
strictly middle class.
10. The economic circumstances of each paM at the time the division of pr_opertv
In spite of Husband's substantial income, the parties have been unable to
accumulate any significant assets during the marriage. Their motor vehicles were always
purchased with borrowed money, and they have not owned a home in the last more than
15 years.
child.
The first child of the parties will be an adult in three months, and Husband will be
seeking expanded custody of the two younger children.
ALIMONY FACTORS
Husband earns $90,000, and Wife cams $23,000.
2. The ages and the physical, mental and emotional conditions of the parties.
Husband was bom on June 30, 1953. lie is in excellent health. He earns
approximately $90,000 per year as a U.S. Army officer. lie has an undergraduate degree
in American history and a Master's degree in African area studies.
Wife was born on June 29, 1948. She is in excellent health. She earns
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approximately $23,000 per year as a school teacher. She has an undergraduate degree in
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Middle East history and has completed all of her course work for a Master's degree in
Middle East history. She is also certified to teach secondary education.
3. The sources of income of both parties. including, but not limited to, medical.
The sources of income of both parties are limited to their employment incomes.
4. The expectancies and inheritances of the parties.
Neither of the parties has any expectation of significant inheritance.
5. The duration of the marciaee.
The parties lived in marital cohabitation for approximately sixteen years, having
been married on July 5, 1980, and separated by April 1, 1996.
6. The contribution by one paM to the education. training or increased earning
Husband paid for Wife's educational expenses in the approximate total amount of
$7,000 for her teacher certification and subsequent graduate course work to maintain that
certification.
7. The extent to which the earning power, expenses or financial obligations of a
Wife's earning capacity is not significantly impacted by her custodial
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Allomey At IAW
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responsibilities where all of the children are in school, and her expenses are offset by the
substantial child support which she receives from Husband.
8. The standard of living of the parties established during the marriage.
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The standard of living of the parties established during the marriage was strictly
middle class. In spite of I lusband's substantial income, the parties have been unable to
accumulate any significant assets during the marriage. 'their motor vehicles were always
purchased with borrowed money, and they have not owned a home in the last more than
15 years.
9. The relative cducntion of the parties and the time necessary to acquire sufficient
'fhc relative educations of the parties are nearly identical, and there is no need for
either of the parties to acquire additional educational training to maintain their current
employment.
10. The relative assets and liabilities of the parties,
'rhe relative assets of the parties are comparably modest. Husband has assumed
essentially all of the liabilities of the parties.
Neither of the parties brought any property of significant value to the marriage.
12. The contribution of it spouse as homemaker.
Prior to the separation. I lusband paid the bills, and Wille managed the home.
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13. The rclativc needs of the panic
Where I lusband is paying approximately $1,900 in after lax child support in
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addition to spousal support. the relative needs of the parties are comparable.
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14. The marital misconduct of either of the parties during the marriage. The
In spite of Wife's refusal to accompany Husband to his military orders upon his
graduation from the U.S. Army War College, Husband will consider agreeing to have
alimony determined without regard to marital misconduct.
15. The federal, state and local tax ramifications of the alimony award.
The federal income tax benefits to Husband of any alimony award will be more
than offset by the substantial nondeductible child support obligation. The federal income
tax obligations of Wife with respect to the alimony award will be minimal at her income
level and in view of her receipt of substantial nontaxable child support. There are no state
and local tax ramifications of alimony.
16. Whether the any seeking alimony lacks sufficient rope . including. but not
for the party's reasonable needs.
Where Wife will be receiving more than $1,200 in nontaxable child support even
after the first child of the parties reaches adulthood, she will have in excess of $2,700 per
month or $32,400 per year after taxes for the support of herself and two children. This
will enable her to sustain the standard of living that the parties experienced prior to the
separation without alimony.
WAYNE F. SHADE
Anomcyat law
SJ Wnt Pomfwt Stred
Cdllele. PMlyh-anhr
17017
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17. Whether the party seeking • king alimony is incapable of self-support through
Wife's capacity for employment is illustrated by her current employment.
Husband states the following proposed resolution of the economic issues:
We would propose that we retain the life insurance cash value, our oriental carpets
and the GEO and that Wife retain all other marital property and receive 55% of the
coverture portion of Husband's military pension when Husband retires. Wife would
assume her credit card balances, and Husband would be responsible for all other marital
debt.
The debt that Husband will be assuming in the amount of $27,100 exceeds the
value of the marital property that he will be receiving. Therefore, the net distribution of
marital property to him will be zero. Wife will have tens of thousands of dollars of net
property distributed to her after payment of the minimal amount of debt that she will be
assuming. In effect, she will be receiving slightly more than 100% of the net marital
property, exclusive of Husband's pension, under this proposal in view of Husband's
assumption of marital debt of a greater value than the property distributed to him.
Therefore, we contend that she should not receive more than 55% of the coverture portion
of Husband's pension.
From his net income of $5,452.72 per month, Husband pays approximately $1,900
in child support and $600 in spousal support. This leaves him with approximately $2,950
WAYW E Stout:
Anorney at law
SJ Wen P mfmt Street
Carlisle. Pennsylvania
17011
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per month. With her net income of $1,509.03 per month and child and spousal support,
Wife receives approximately $4,000 per month.
XV. REQUESTED STIPULATIONS
Introduction of coverage illustrations from USAA life insurance company without
calling the company representatives from San Antonio, Texas, to testify or, alternatively,
receiving the testimony of the company representatives by telephone in the hearing or by
telephone deposition.
XVI. TIME NECESSARY
This case should not require more than a day.
XVII. STATUS OF SETTLEMENT NEGOTIATIONS
Husband has made good faith proposals for comprehensive resolution of all of the
economic issues, but we have received no counterproposals.
Date: November 12, 1999
Respectfully submitted,
&
Wayn Shade, Esquire
Supreme Court I.D. # 15712
53 West Pomfret Street
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
Telephone: 717-243-0220
Attorney for Plaintiff
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AIIOmC) At law
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1.1. ..1996.
5570 DFAS=•IN
17013.510y
HOUSEHOLD CONTENTS
ITEM ESTIMATED
VALUE
LIVING ROOM
Sofa (non-sleeper) $ 300
Love seat 150
Oak coffee table with matching end tables 250
Oak roll-top double pedestal desk 450
13" color TV 105
Upholstered chair 200
Rocking chair 75
DINING ROOM
Oak china cabinet 600
Large oak dining room table with 4 regular and 2 captain chairs 600
KITCHEN
Microwave 100
Refrigerator 500
Small dining room table with 2 chairs 100
SIOBHAN'S BEDROOM
Two bunk beds, wood 150
Computer desk 75
4 book cases 100
PATRICK'S BEDROOM
Queen-size bed 300
Coffee table 50
27" color TV 175
VCR 300
Stereo sound system 100
Cherry chest-of-drawers 300
MICHAEL'S BEDROOM
Metal bunk beds 75
Wooden chest-of-drawers 25
MASTER BEDROOM
King-size bed 400
End table 25
Dresser 300
Cherry chest-of-drawers 400
15" color TV 125
GARAGE AND UTILITY ROOM
Lawn mower, gas/push 150
Electric leaf blower 75
Electric hedge clippers 25
Electric weed eater 50
Extra large capacity washer 175
Extra large capacity dryer M
TOTAL $6,980
WIFE'S ORIENTAL CARPETS
CARPET ESTIMATED
VALUE
Small Pakistani $ 250
Small Persian 700
Small Persian 700
Large Yemeni 150
Large Khirghiz (China) 2300
TOTAL $4,500
HUSBAND'S ORIENTAL CARPETS
CARPET ESTIMATED
VALUE
Small Afghan $ 600
Small Pakistani 250
Small Pakistani 2SQ
TOTAL $1,100
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PNC Barak, NA
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
June 21, 1999
Thomas A Dempsey
140 B W Locust Ave.
Carlisle, PA 17013
Re: Loan #3001008006225667
To Whom it May Concern,
412 768 5596 P.02/02
PNCBA.Ii K
This letter is to advise that the above referenced loan was opened by Mr. Dempsey on August 1.
1996. PNC does not have any record of the original amount of this loam W. Dempsey laid off
this loan on May 14,1997 by refinancing. The amount of the loan used to refinance the original
loan was $11,500.00.
Should you have any questions or need additional assistance, please do not hesitate to contact the
at 1-800-233-4171.
Sincerely,
Steve Romitz
Financial Services Officer
TOTAL. P.02
HUD SETTLEMENT STATEMENT
Page 1
This lam la rurnbhed to gh a you a statement of actual settlement Costs. Amounts paid i
:settlement agent are showm Hems marked (POC) were paid outside dosing and are not
totals.
'NAME OF BUYER:
Thomas A. Dempsey
LENbER:
PHH Mortgage Services Corporation
.PROFERTY LOCATION:
111.8 Partridge Ckde
North Middleton Tovmshlp
WAYNE F. SHADE, ESQUIRE
63 WEST POMFRET STREET
;101 Contract sales price
H02 Personal property
103 Settlement charges to buyer
(from line 1400)
104 Change orders
BY SELLER IN ADVANCE:
-108 County/local taxes
15-Jul-99 to 314Dec-99
107 School taxes
15-Jul-99 to 30-Jun-00
108 Assessments
109
110
91,900.00 401 Contract sales prig
402 Personal property
403 Change orders
5,740.57 404
1,225.00 ADJUSTMENTS FOR
!BY SELLER IN ADVAI
405 Countyllocat taxes
115Jul-99 to
1406 School taxes
8.4515-Jul-99 to
1407 Assessments
28.591408
31-Dec-99
3D-Jun-00
0.00
1,225.00
8.45
28.59
AMOUNTS PAID BY OR FOR BUYER: 1502 Payoff of second mortgage !
201 deposit or earnest money 500.00
0
0 3 Settlement charges to
50
202 Principal amount of loans 3,700.00
93.700:
00
1 seller (from line 1400)
.203 Existing loans assumed Existing loans assumed
604
204 Points paid up front by Col. Dempsey 919.001 605
205 506
CREDITS TO BUYER FOR CREDITS TO BUYER FOR
ITEMS UNPAID BY SELLER: ITEMS UNPAID BY SELLER:
206 Countyllocaltaxes 1 507 Countyltocal taxes
1-Jan-99 to 15Ju1.99 0.00 1-Jan-99 to 15Jut-99 j
207 School taxes 1
1 508 School taxes I
.1-Jul-99 to 115Jul-99 0.00 1-Jul-99 to 15Ju1.99
208 Assessments 509 Assessments I
209 1 510
210 1 511
220 TOTAL AMOUNTS PAID ;520 TOTAL REDUCTIONS
BY OR FOR BUYER 95119.00 IN AMOUNT DUE SELLER..
300 CASH REQUIRED FROM OR PAYABLE 600 CASH TO SELLER
TO BUYER AT SETTLEMENT: FROM SETTLEMENT:
301 Gross amount due from buyer .601 Gross amount due seller
(from line 120) 98,902.61, (from line 420)
302 Less amounts paid by or for buyer i602 Less total reductions In amount
(from line 220) _ _a __ 95,119.00 due seller (from line 520) . _ 1._
303 CASH FROM (TO) BUYER: 3,783.61:603 CASH TO (FROM SELLER;.
TAX PRO-RATION '15-Jul-99
1999 COUNTY/LOCAL TAXES 11999.00 SCHOOL TAXES
BILL DUE: BILL DUE:
BILL PAID: 16.25 (BILL PAID: 29.73
in the
oeuen:
Development Corporation, Inc.
VA/FIxed
6,149.04
0.00
0.00
_81411.04
93,162.04
8,149.04
_ Y 67,013.U0.
8.45 DUE SELLER 28.59 DUE SELLER
0.00 DUE BUYER 0.00 DUE BUYER
SETTLEMENT CHARGES
PAID BY PAID BY
RUYFR CcllcD
700 TOTAL REALTORS COMMISSION
Division of oommission as follows: 5.00%
I
4 O0
101 Listing agent: Jr ck Gatrphen Reator - ?
702 Selling agent: Jack Ga hen Realtor
BOO ITEMS PAYABLE IN CONNECTION WITH LOAN:
801 Loan odgination fee
802 VA funding lee
1.00%
2.00%
937.00
1838.00
803 Points paid to PHH Mortgage Services $919 POC
804 f ppraisal fee to PHH Mortgage Services
278,00 --
-_--
805 Credit report fee to PHH Mortgage Services
806 Flood cedidication to PHH Mortgage Servloes
Bd7 Mortgage insura_noe fee to 60,00
18,50 ;
-
806 Assumption/refina_ fee to
300 ITEMS LENDER REQUIRES BE PAID IN ADVANCE:
301 Interest for - 17.00 day
s 17.97
305.49
802 Mortgage insuranee premium
303 Hazard Insuraneq_premium
304
1000 RESERVES DEPOSITED WITH LENDER:
1001 Hazard insurance
2.00 mos..@_ 12.39 per 148.70 per year
mo.
24.78
1002 Mortgageinsuren.
mos. (? 0.00 per per year
mo. i
0.00
6.00 mos. @-?
:1004 School taxes
mos. @
1005 Aggregate escrow adjus
1100 TITLE CHARGES:
-- • ---
1101 Closing fee to
1102 Title search to
T161 Document preparation to
7104 Notary fees to
1105 Attorney fees to Ralph Hommc.
?1 06 Title insurance to C_
T107 Lender's coverage
1 tw Ownees coverage-
11109 Endorsement 100
1110 Endorsement 300 _
•r1111 Endorsement 820
1112 Endorsement 8.1
1113
'1200 GOVERNMENT RE_CORI
1201 Deed 251
T202 Release _
1203 Stipulation against liens
1204 Local transfer tax (1 %)-
1205 Pennsylvania transfer tax
1206
_1300 ADDITIONAL SETTLME
1301 1999.00 school real eistat
1902 Pest inspection
7303 Waler test to
1304 Water and sewer to Cadis
-1305 Middleton Estates Comml
1306 Department of Revenue,
1307 Transaction fee to Jack G
1400 TOTAL SETTLEMENT Cl
503) ---- - -
a monu,y eeL$5t)0 -.250.00-
- - --- ---- - 2.00
- -- -- -75.00, -- - - I
6,149.04,
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Remington Develo enl Corporation, Inc.
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RELIASTAR
ReliaStar United Services
Life Insurance Company
4601 N. Fairfax Drive
CO. Box 3700
Arlington, Virginia 22203
April 29, 1999 703.875.3400
MAJ Thomas A Dempsey
1408 W Locust Ave
Carlisle PA 17013-2310
Re: Policy Number 00207389-5
Dear MAJ Dempsey:
We are writing in regard to your recent request.
The net cash surrender value of the above stated policy as of April 1,
1996 was $18,172.19.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our office at
1-800-368-5680.
Sincerely,
suall, &"
Susan Henderson
Policyholder Service Department
In'the Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
DOMESTIC RELATIONS SECTION
P.O. BOX 320, CARLISLE, PA 17013
Phone: (717) 240-6225 Fax: (717) 240-6248
Date: November 12, 1999
Plaintiff Name: Noreen N. Dempsey
Defendant Name: Thomas A. Dempsey
Docket Number: 869 S 97
PACSES Case Number: 401100005
Other State ID Number:
Plmeme Note: All aormeryonAanee mat imlu" the PACRD Came Umber
THIS FORM MUST BE FILLED OUT
(If you are self-employed or if you are salaried by a business of which you are owner
in whole or in part, you must also fill out the Supplemental Income Statement which
appears on the last page of this income and expense statement.)
INCOME STATEMENT OF THOMAS A. DEMPSEY
I verify that the statements made in this Income and Expense Statement are true
and correct. I understand that false statements herein are subject to the
criminal penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. §4904, relating to unsworn falsification to
authorities.
November 12, 199
Date
INCOME
Employer: U.S. Army
Thomas A. Dempsey
Address: USDAO Monrovia, Dept. of State, Washington, D.C.
20521-8800
Type of Work: Army Officer
Payroll No. 509626235 Grass Pay per Pay Period $7,518.26 Pay Period (wkly., bi-wkly.,
etc.) Monthly
Itemized Pavroll DpHtirtinnc-
Federal Withholding Social Security Local Wage Tax
State Income Tax Retirement Savings Bonds
Credit Union Life Insurance Health Insurance
Other Deductions (specify) Medicare
Net Pay per Pay Period $5,452.72
Form IN-008
Service Type M Worker ID 21202
Income and Expense Statement PACSES Case No. 401100005
OTHER
INCOME (Pill in Appropriato Col umnl
WEEK MONTH YEAR
Interest
Dividends
Pension
Annuity
Social Security
Rents
Royalties
Expense Account
Gifts
Unemployment
Compensation
Workmen's
Compensation
IRS Refund
Other
Other
TOTAL
TOTAL INCOME
(Fill in Appropriate Column)
EXPENSES WEEK MONTH YEAR
Home:
Mortgage/Rent 738.00
Association fee 50.00
Utilities
Electric 50.00
Gas 50.00
Oil
Telephone 50.00
Page 2 of 6 Form IN-008
Service Type M Worker ID 21202
Income and Expense Statement PACSES Case No. 401100005
(rill in Approprlatn Column)
EXPENSES
(continued) WEEK MONTH YEAR
Water 20.00
Sewer 20.00
Employment:
Public
Transportation
Lunch
Taxes:
Real Estate
Personal Property
Income
Insurance:
Homeowners
Automobile 184.00
Life
Accident
Health
Other
Automobile:
Payments Geo 212.68
Escort 85.34
Fuel
Repairs
Rental
Medical:
Doctor
Dentist
Orthodontist
Page 3 of 6 Form IN-008
Service Type M Worker ID 21202
Income and Expense Statement PACSES Case No. 401100005
(F111 In Appropriate Column)
EXPENSES
(continued) WEEK MONTH YEAR
Hospital
Medicine
Special needs
(glasses, braces,
orthopedic
devices) contact
lenses 30.00
Education:
Private School
Parochial School
Personal:
Clothing 80.00
Food 1,400.00
Barber/Beautician 20.00
Credit Payments:
Joint MC
Personal MC
Charge Acct AAFES
American
Appliance
Value City
Furniture 100.00
200.00
22.00
50.00
50.00
Memberships
Dry Cleaning 125.00
Loans:
Credit Union
Debt Consol. Loan 300.37
Miscellaneous:
Child Care
Papers/Books/
Magazines 20.00
Entertainment 120.00
Pay TV
Vacation
Page 4 of 6 Form IN-008
Service Type M Worker ID 21202
Income and Expense Statement
PACSES Case No. 401100005
(Fill In Approprlato Column)
EXPENSES
(continued) WEEK MONTH YEAR
Gifts 40.00
Legal Fees 420.00
Partial custody 250.00
Other Child
Support 1,867.37
Alimony Payments 616.50
YMCA family
membership 50.55
Other:
TOTAL EXPENSES $7,221.81
PROPERTY
OWNED DESCRIPTION VALUE H H] J
Checking Accounts
Savings Accounts
Credit Union
Stocks/Bonds
Real Estate
Other
TOTAL
INSURANCE COMPANY POLICY N H W C
Hospital
Blue Cross
Other
Medical
Blue Shield
Other
H - Husband W - Wife C - Combined
J - Joint
Page 5 of 6 Form IN-008
Service Type M Worker ID 21202
Income and Expense Statement
. ,
PACSES Case No. 401100005
INSURANCE COMPANY POLICY 0 f( W C
Health/Accident
Disability Income
Dental
Other
•• T:FRuuwu„u n - V C 1. - 1.V11Wllle'u u - Joint
SUPP1-MMTAL• INCOME STATEHM
a. This form is to be filled out by a person
(1) who operates a business or practices a profession, or
(2) who is a member of a partnership or joint venture, or
(3) who is a shareholder in and is salaried by a closed corporation or
similar entity.
b. Attach to this statement a copy of the following documents relating to the
partnership, joint venture, business, profession, corporation or similar
entity:
(1) the most recent Federal Income Tax return, and
(2) The most recent Profit and Loss Statement
C. Name of business:
Address and telephone number:
d. Nature of business (check one)
(1) partnership
(2) joint venture
(3) profession
(4) closed corporation
(5) other
e. Name of accountant, controller or other person in charge of financial
records:
f. Annual income from business:
(1) How often is income received?
(2) Gross income per pay period:
(3) Net income per pay period:
(4) Specified deductions, if any:
Page 6 of 6 Form IN-008
Service Type M Worker ID 21202
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MARITAL ASSETS WIFE'S POSITION
1. Household contents other than the oriental carpets $ 7,000
2. Husband's oriental carpets 1,100
3. Wife's oriental carpets 4,500
4. Fidelity Destiny Plans If 164.831 shares at $15.32 per sham 2,500 2,500.00
5. 1994 Dodge Caravan 7,225 7,225.00
6. 1996 Goo 5,725 5,725.00
7. Reliastar life insurance cash value as of 911/97 17,000 19, 600.00
8. Reliastar life insurance dividends & Interest since 9/1/97 2.600
9. Wife's gold jewelry 1,266 1,266.00
10. Christmas Club 600
11. Savings bonds 3,000 2,349.20
12. Cash removed by Wife from the joint checking account 1,750
13. Husband's IRA at Armed Forces Bank 2,100 2,100.00
14. Wife's IRA at Pioneer 3,400 3,400.00
TOTAL $59,766 44,105.20
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THOMAS A. DEMPSEY,
Plaintiff
v
NOREEN P. DEMPSEY,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: 97 - 3059 CIVIL TERM
: IN DIVORCE
DEFENDANT'S AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT AND
WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REQUEST
ENTRY OF A DIVORCE DECREE UNDER
SECTION 3301(c) OF THE DIVORCE CODE
1. A Complaint in divorce under Section 3301(C) of the Divorce Code was filed on June 9,
1997.
2. Defendant acknowledges receipt and accepts service of the Complaint on or about June 12,
1997.
3. The marriage of the Plaintiff and Defendant is irretrievably broken and ninety days have
elapsed from the date of the filing of the Complaint.
4. 1 consent to the entry of a final decree of divorce without notice.
5. 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.
6. I understand that I will not be divorced until a Divorce Decree is entered by the Court and
that a copy of the Decree will be sent to me immediately after it is filed with the Prothonotary.
7. I have been advised of the availability of marriage counseling and understand that I may
request that the Court require counseling. I do not request that the Court require counseling.
I verify that the statements made in this affidavit are true and correct. I understand that false
statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. §4904 relating to unswom
falsification to authorities.
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Plaintiff
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NOREEN P. DEMPSEY,
Defendant
: IN THE. COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 97 - 3059 CIVIL TERM
IN DIVORCE
A COURT ORDER
AND NOW, this day of January, 2002, upon consideration of the attached
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Stipulation, is it hereby ordered and directed that the agreement of the parties entered in
the above matter at the Master's conference on December 12, 2000 shall be modified for
clarification purposes only as follows:
1. The marital portion of the Husband's pension shall be calculated under a
coverture fraction with the numerator being 17.17 years and the
denominator being the total years of service for the Member at the date
when he retires.
2. In all other respects, the agreement between the parties as placed on the
record at the Master's Hearing on December 12, 2000 shall remain in effect.
BY THE COURT,
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THOMAS A. DEMPSEY,
Plaintiff
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NOREEN P. DEMPSEY,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: NO. 97 - 3059
CIVIL TERM
IN DIVORCE
STIPULATION
Counsel for the parties in the above reference matter hereby agree that the Court may
enter an order as attached for purposes of clarifying the agreement between the parties
places on the record on December 12, 2000. This clarification is necessary in light of
questions raised by Defense Finance & Accounting Service as relating to the application of
Noreen P. Dempsey for payment of a portion of the retired pay of Thomas A. Dempsey.
Date: //03/02
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Attorney for Thomas A. Dempsey
BROUJOS & GILROY, P .c.
ATTORNEYS AT LAW
JOHN H. BROVIOS 4 NORTH HANOVER STREET TBLEIRIoNa: (717) 243.4574
Husma X. GILROY FACSIMILE: (717) 243.8227
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January 4, 2002
The Honorable George E. Hoffer
Cumberland County Courthouse
One Courthouse Square
Carlisle, PA 17013
Re: Dempsey v Dempsey
No. 97 - 3059
Dear Judge Hoffer:
You entered a divorce decree in the above referenced matter on December 19, 2000. The
divorce order incorporated an agreement reached by the parties at a December 12, 2000
Master Conference. We need a court order modifying the agreement reached at the
December 12, 2000 conference. I enclose a stipulation and proposed court order to that
effect. Legal counsel for both parties has signed the Stipulation.
I ask that you sign the court order so we can proceed with implementing the QDRO.
If you have any questions, I will be happy to meet with you on this matter and arrange
for Attorney Shade to be present at that meeting.
Sincerely yours,
ubert X. Gilroy
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THOMAS A. DEMPSEY,
Plaintiff
NOREEN P. DEMPSEY,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: NO. 97 - 3059 CIVILACTION-LAW
IN DIVORCE
AMENDED DECREE IN DIVORCE.
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AND NOW this day of April, 2002, pursuant to the attached Stipulation of counsel
for the parties, it is ordered and decreed that the Decree in Divorce issued in the above
matter dated December 19, 2000 is hereby ratified and affirmed in all respects including
incorporation of the terms of the Settlement Agreement between the parties as placed on
the Record before the Master on December 12, 2000.
BY THE COURT,
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Hubert X. Gilroy, Esquire
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THOMAS A. DEMPSEY, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v : NO.91-3osl CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NOREEN P. DEMPSEY,
Defendant : IN DIVORCE
STIPULATION
Legal counsel for the parties hereby agree and stipulate that the Court may sign the
attached Amended Decree in Divorce.
Date: 2_ 3 d o O;L ?46u( Zao
Wayn F. Shade, Esquire
Attorney for Plaintiff Thomas A. Dempsey
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Hubert X. Gilroy, Es ire
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Plaintiff
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NOREEN P. DEMPSEY,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO.97-3059 CIVIL
IN DIVORCE,
SECOND AMENDED DECREE IN DIVORCE
AND NOW, this A day of , 2003, pursuant to the attached
Stipulation of Counsel for the parties, it is or 0rcd and directed as follows:
1. The Decree in Divorce issued in the above referenced matter dated December
19, 2000 and amended by Order of April 10, 2002 is hereby ratified and affirmed in all
respects including incorporation of the terms of the Settlement Agreement between the
parties as placed on the Record before the Master on December 12, 2000, subject to
modification of the Settlement Agreement by Order of January 10, 2002, and further
subject to the modification of the Settlement Agreement as set forth below.
2. The service member is Thomas Arthur Dempsey with a Social Security
Number of 509-62-6235. The beneficiary of SBP is Noreen P. Dempsey. The retired pay
office DFAS-CL/FRB is authorized to implement Noreen P. Dempsey's election of
survivors benefits in connection with the pension of Thomas Arthur Dempsey in
accordance with this order.
3. Paragraph 4 of the Settlement Agreement placed on the record on December
12, 2000 is modified to read as follows:
4. Wife elects the survivor benefits in connection with Husband's
pension. Husband agrees that Wife will be the beneficiary of said survivors
benefits, the cost of the survivor benefit will be deducted from the monthly
benefit prior to the division of the pension.
BY THE COURT,
cc: Hubert X. Gilroy, Esquire
Wayne F. Shade, Esquire
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THOMAS A. DEMPSF.Y, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v : NO.97-3059 CIVIL
NOREEN 1'. DEMPSEY,
Defendant : IN DIVORCE
STIPULATION
Counsel for the parties in the above referenced matter hereby agree that the court may
enter an order as attached for purposes of clarifying the agreement between the parties
placed on the Record on December 12, 2002. This clarification is necessary in light of the
questions raised by Defense Finance and Accounting Service as relating to the application
of Noreen P. Dempsey for payment of a portion of the retired pay of Thomas A. Dempsey.
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PLAINTIFF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V.
NOREEN P. DEMPSEY,
DEFENDANT : 97-3059 CIVIL TERM
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this Ph day of July, 2006, upon consideration of the within
Petition and upon Motion of Wayne F. Shade, Esquire, Attorney for Plaintiff, a Rule is
issued upon Defendant to show cause why the agreed alimony in favor of Defendant
herein should not be terminated.
Rule is returnable within 7 days of service hereof, with a hearing to be held on
Wednesday, July 26, 2006 at 10:30 a.m. in Courtroom No. 5 of the Cumberland County
Courthouse, Carlisle, Pennsylvania.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED AND DIRECTED that each party in this case shall
file with the Court a pre-hearing memorandum containing the following:
1. A list of all fact witnesses and a brief synopsis of their testimony;
2. A list of all exhibits to be introduced by the party;
3. A legal brief in support of the party's position regarding the issue.
These items will be filed with this Court on or before July 19, 2006 at noon.
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Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: CIVIL ACTION -LAW
V.
NO. 97-3059 CIVIL TERM
NOREEN P. DEMPSEY,
Defendant : IN DIVORCE
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this day of
2006,upon
consideration of the within Petition and upon Motion of Wayne F. Shade, Esquire,
attorney for Plaintiff, a Rule is issued upon Defendant to show cause why the agreed
alimony in favor of Deli;ndant herein should not be terminated.
Rule returnable within days of date of service hereof, with a hearing to be
held on , 2006, in Courtroom No.
of the Cumberland County Courthouse, Carlisle, Pennsylvania.
By the Court,
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Attorney for Plaintiff
Hubert X. Gilroy, Esquire
Broujos & Gilroy, P.C.
Attorneys for Defendant
THOMAS A. DEMPSEY,
Plaintiff
V.
NOREEN P. DEMPSEY
Defendant
: IN THE COURT of., COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUM13ERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: CIVIL ACTION -LAW
: NO. 97-3059 CIVIL TERM
: IN DIVORCE
PLAINTIFF'S PETITION FOR TERMINATION OF ALIMONY
TO THE HONORABLE, THE JUDGES OF SAID COURT':
The Petition of Plaintiff THOMAS A. DEMPSEY, by his attorney, Wayne F.
Shade, Esquire, respectfully represents, as follows:
Petitioner THOMAS A. DEMPSEY is an adult individual and the Plaintiff herein
who resides at 1 I 1-I3 Partridge Circle, Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
17013.
2.
Respondent NOREEN P. DEMPSEY is an adult individual and the Defendant
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herein who is represent-M of record herein by I lubert X. Gilroy, Esquire, with offices at
Broujos & Gilroy, P.C.. 4 North Hanover Street, Carlisle, Cumberland County,
Pennsylvania 17013.
3.
On December I Sit 2000, a Decree in Divorce was entered in the above-captioned
matter. The parties are referenced hereinafter for convenience, respectively, as Husband
and Wife.
4.
Prior to issuance of the Decree, the parties entered into a written agreement dated
December 12, 2000, a copy of which is attached hereto.
5.
The agreement provided, inter alia, in $9, as follows:
9. The existing spousal support award in the amount of
$779.09 shall be converted to alimony payable through the Domestic
Relations Office. Alimony is modifiable in the event of a substantial
change in circumstances. Alimony is terminable in the event of the
death, remarriage, or cohabitation of wife with an adult male who is
not related to her within the degrees of consanguinity.
6.
The agreement further provided, in $$3 through 5 inclusive, as follows:
3. The numerator of the coverture fraction with respect to
husband's pension will be 17.17.
4. If wife elects the survivor benefit in connection with
husband's pension, the cost of the survivor benefit will be deducted
from the monthiv benefit prior to the division of the pension.
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5. Wife i; awarded 60% of the coverturc portion of
husband's pension as reduced by the cost of any survivor benefit.
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7.
Husband will be retiring from the United States Army on July 31, 2006.
8.
Effective Augus. I, 2006, Wife's share of Husband's military pension will be in
excess of $2,000 per month.
9.
Husband believes and therefore avers that Wifc's receipt of more than $2,000 of
Husband's military pension represents a change in circumstances that is sufficiently
substantial to justify termination of the alimony award in the amount of $779.09 per
month.
10.
Husband has asked that Wife agree to termination of the alimony order eftbctive
July 31, 2006, but Wifc is unwilling to agree to termination of alimony.
Husband will be leaving on July 31, 2006, for the country of Liberia where he will
be for at least a year as a civilian liaison for the Ministry of Defcnsc of Liberia.
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Husband requests the issuance of a Rule to Show Cause why the agreed alimony
should not be terminated upon the basis of a substantial change in circumstances as
provided in the aforesaid agreement between the parties.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff respectfully requests that your Honorable Court issue a
Rule upon Defendant to show cause why the agreed alimony should not be terminated on
the basis of a substantial change in circumstances.
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Wayn Shade, Esquire
Supreme Court No. 15712
53 West Pomfret Street
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
Telephone: 717-243-0220
Attorney for Plaintiff
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The statements i i the loregoing Petition lbr Termination of Alimony are based
upon information which has been assembled by my attorney in this litigation. The
language of the statements is not my own. 1 have read the statements; and to the extent
that they are based upon information which I have given to my counsel, they are true and
correct to the best of my knowledge, information and belief. I understand that false
statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. §4904 relating to
unsworn falsification tc authorities.
Date: June 27, 2006
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Plaintiff
Vs.
NOREEN P. DEMPSEY,
Defendant
THE MASTER:
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 97 - 3059 CIVIL
IN DIVORCE
Today is Tuesday, December 12,
2000. This is the date set for a Masters hearing in the
above captioned divorce proceedings.
Present in the hearing room are the
Plaintiff, Thomas A. Dempsey, and his counsel Wayne F. Shade,
and the Defendant, Noreen P. Dempsey, and her counsel Hubert
X. Gilroy.
The action was commenced by the filing of a
complaint in divorce on June 9, 1997, raising grounds for
divorce of irretrievable breakdown of the marriage. Husband
filed an affidavit and wavier with the Prothonotary on
September 19, 2000; wife filed an affidavit and waiver today,
December 12, 2000. The divorce can, therefore, be concluded
under Section 3301(c) of the Domestic Relations Code.
The Defendant filed a petition raising
economic claims on August 19, 1999. The claims raised were
equitable distribution, alimony, and counsel fees and costs.
The parties were married on July 5, 1980, and
are the natural parents of three children.
After an appearance here on September 7,
2000, the parties placed a partial agreement on the record
with respect to the numerator on the coverture fraction and
agreed the parties separated in September 1997.
The Master has been advised that the parties
have reached a comprehensive agreement on the remaining
economic issues. The agreement is going to be placed on the
record in the presence of the parties. . Th.e agreement as
placed on the record will be considered the substantive
agreement of the parties not subject to any changes or
modifications except for correction of typographical errors
which may be made during the transcription. Consequently,
when the parties leave the hearing room today, they will be
bound by the terms of the agreement, whether or not they have
subsequently signed the document affirming the terms of
settlement, as placed on the record.
The parties will return later today to review
the draft of the agreement and make correction of
typographical errors and then affix their signatures affirming
the terms of settlement. Part of the agreement will involve
a trust of insurance for the benefit of the parties' children.
Mr. Shade has indicated he may have a draft of the trust
document available this afternoon when the parties return, for
review by Mr. Gilroy. If he does not, however, the trust
document will be subsequently prepared and reviewed and will
be addressed by Mr. Shade as to its terms generally in the
agreement. The Master understands that if the parties
ultimately cannot agree to the details of the trust, that they
will leave it up to the Court to set the specific terms.
After the Master has been provided a
completed agreement, which includes the trust document, he
will prepare an order vacating his appointment and counsel
will.then be in a position to file a praecipe transmitting the
record to the Court requesting a final decree in divorce. Mr.
Shade.
MR. SHADE:
1. Husband will be awarded the oriental carpets in his
possession, his ReliaStar life insurance policy, the IRA
account in his name, and the Geo Metro automobile.
2. Wife will be awarded all other marital property with
the exception of husband's United States Army pension.
3. The numerator of the coverture fraction with respect to
husband's pension will be 17.17.
4. If wife elects the survivor benefit in connection with
husband's pension, the cost of the survivor benefit will be
deducted from the monthly benefit prior to the division of the
pension.
5. Wife is awarded 608 of the coverture portion of
husband's pension as reduced by the cost of any survivor
benefit.
6. Husband will assume the obligation for payment of the
balances of any marital debt which are reflected in
Plaintiff's Exhibit No. 11, the original of which is attached
hereto and incorporated herein by reference as fully set €
forth.
7. If wife elects to purchase a residence in Cumberland
County, Pennsylvania, or any of the counties which border
Cumberland County, before the daughter of the parties is
graduated from high school, husband will pay into escrow with
counsel for husband, upon presentation of a fully executed
copy of an agreement of sale, the sum of $4,500.00 to be
presented at closing on the purchase of the real estate as the
funds of wife. -
B. If wife moves from any dwelling that she purchases
under the provisions of item seven above before the daughter
of the parties is graduated from high school, she will refund
to husband the sum of $4,500.00, so long as husband has not
previously relocated outside the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
9. The existing spousal support award in the amount of
$779.09 shall be converted to alimony payable through the
Domestic Relations Office. Alimony is modifiable in the
event of a substantial change in circumstances. Alimony is
terminable in the event of the death, remarriage, or
cohabitation of wife with an adult male who is not related to
her within the degrees of consanquinity.
10. Husband will maintain the existin
policy on his life in the face amount of
Michael is graduated from high school.
that policy will be designated as a life
the benefit of all three children of the
is graduated from high school.
I SGLI life insurance
$200,000.00 until
The beneficiary of
insurance trust for
parties until Michael
11. All other marital claims are waived.
12. 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 marital relationship
including without limitation, statutory allowance, widow's
allowance, right of intestacy, right to take against the will
of the other, and right to act as administrator or executor in
the other's estate. 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 interest, rights,
and claims.
MR. SHADE: Colonel Dempsey, you have been
present here today throughout the introductory provisions of
this order by the Master and throughout my statement on the
record of the agreement of the parties. Have you heard
everything that has been stated in that respect?
COLONEL DEMPSEY: Yes, I have.
MR. SHADE: And are you in agreement with
everything that has been stated?
COLONEL DEMPSEY: Yes, I am.
MR. SHADE: And do you acknowledge this
agreement fully, freely, and voluntarily with the benefit of
my advice?.
COLONEL DEMPSEY: Yes, I do.
MR. GILROY: Noreen, you've been here while
Mr. Shade read the details of the agreement; is that correct?
MS. DEMPSEY: Yes.
MR. GILROY: And you've had an opportunity to
review that agreement with me in private conference prior to
these proceedings?
MS. DEMPSEY: Yes.
MR. GILROY: And are you satisfied with the
agreement and the information and advice you have received so
far?
MS. DEMPSEY: Yes, i am.
I acknowledge that I have read the above
stipulation and agreement, that I understand the terms of
settlement as set forth herein, and that by signing below I
ratify and affirm the agreement previously made and intend to
bind myself to the settlement as a contract obligating myself
to the terms of settlement and subjecting myself to the
methods and procedures of enforcement which may be imposed by
law and in particular Section 3105 of the Domestic Relations
Code.
WITNESS:
DATE:
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Wa a F.-Shade Thomas A ps
Attorney for Plaintiff
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Hubert X. Gily Noreen P. Dempsey
Attorney forefendant
MARITAL DEBT
PNC Bank bill consolidation loan principal
PNC Bank bill consolidation loan interest
42 months Geo Metro loan at $212.48 per month
USAA Mastercard principal
USAA Mastercard interest
AAFES
TOTAL
$11,000
1,600
8,900
4,000
1,200
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$27,500
PLAINTIFF'S
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THOMAS A. DEMPSCY, : IN TI IL'• COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: CIVIL ACTION -LAW
V.
NO. 97-3059 CIVIL TERM
NOREEN 1'. DEMPSEY,
Defendant : IN DIVORCE
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this day of
2006, upon
consideration of the within Petition and upon Motion of Wayne F. Shade, Esquire,
attorney for Plaintiff, a Rule is issued upon Defendant to show cause why the agreed
alimony in favor of Defendant herein should not be terminated.
Rule returnable within
held on
days of date of service hereof, with a hearing to be
2006, in Courtroom No.
of the Cumberland County Courthouse, Carlisle, Pennsylvania.
By the Court,
J.
WAYNE F. SHADE
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Wayne F. Shade, Esquire
Attorney for Plaintiff
Hubert X. Gilroy, Esquire
Broujos & Gilroy, P.C.
Attorneys for Defendant
AND NOW, this day of
THOMAS A. DEMPSE:Y, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: CIVIL ACTION -LAW
V.
NO. 97-3059 CIVIL. TERM
NOREEN P. DEMPSEY,
Defendant : IN DIVORCE
ORDER OF COURT
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2006,upon
consideration of the within Petition and upon Motion of Wayne F. Shade, Esquire,
attorney for Plaintiff, a Rule is issued upon Defendant to show cause why the agreed
alimony in favor of Defendant herein should not be terminated.
Rule returnable within
held on
days of date of service hereof, with a hearing to be
2006, in Courtroom No.
of the Cumberland County Courthouse, Carlisle, Pennsylvania.
By the Court,
J.
WAYNE F. SHADE
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33 West Purrxiel street
Carlisle. Pennsylvania
17013
Wayne F. Shade, Esquire
Attorney for Plaintiff
Hubert X. Gilroy, Esquire
Broujos & Gilroy, P.C.
Attorneys for Defendant
JoHN H. BRmgos
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BROUJOS & GILROY, P: c.
ATTORNEYS AT LAW
4 NORTH HANOVER STREET
CARLISLE, PENNSYLVANIA 17013
July 11, 2006
The Honorable M. L. Ebert, Jr.
Cumberland County Courthouse
One Courthouse Square
Carlisle, PA 17013
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On July 6, 2006, Attorney Wayne Shade filed a Petition for Termination of Alimony in the
above referenced case. On July 7, 2006, you scheduled a hearing in this case on July 26,
2006 at 10:30 a.m.
1 am requesting a conference in chambers with you and Attorney Shade to address the
possible rescheduling of the hearing for the following reasons:
The primary basis for the Petition is a suggestion that Colonel Dempsey will retire
effective July 31, 2006 after which the parties will each begin to receive a portion of
his military retirement. From Mrs. Dempsey's perspective, this retirement is a
marital asset distributed pursuant to the Divorce Settlement/Decree and is not an
appropriate basis for modifying alimony. Regardless, our information is that we
will not know the amount of the pension for at least three or four months and Mrs.
Dempsey will not be receiving any of the pension monies until that time. Without
that information available on July 261h, I suggest that hearing will be unnecessary
and should be delayed until the pension information is available.
2. Upon Colonel Dempsey's retirement, our understanding is that he will be taking a
new job that will more than double his current income. This should result in a
modification of the existing Support Order through DRO for the one child currently
in Mrs. Dempsey's custody and for which Colonel Dempsey is paying support. My
view is that we need to know the details of the support modification in order for the
Court to understand the accurate financial circumstances of the parties in order to
evaluate a request to modify alimony. Mrs. Dempsey cannot rile a child support
increase request until Colonel Dempsey's income actually does increase effective
July 31, 2006.
The Honorable M. L. Ebert, Jr.
July 11, 2006
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3. Based upon the dramatic increase in income for Colonel Dempsey with his new job,
I believe Mrs. Dempsey will be entitled to seek an increase in alimony. We may
need to explore certain discovery to address the alimony issue, and we should not be
expected to address a termination of alimony request on a three-week turn around.
As can be seen from the Settlement Agreement/Order attached to the Petition, the
parties were married approximately 20 years and the primary financial assets
coming from the marriage were the husband's pension and the husband's earning
capacity. We need to explore these Issues before the Court entertains a modification
on the alimony.
I would be happy to make myself available to meet with Wayne and you in chambers, and I
would be happy to facilitate that meeting.
Hubert X. Gilroy
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THOMAS A. DEMPSEY, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
PLAINTIFF : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V.
NOREEN P. DEMPSEY,
DEFENDANT 97-3059 CIVIL TERM
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this 181' day of July, 2006, after conference with counsel in
the above-captioned matter, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED AND DIRECTED that
the hearing previously scheduled for July 26, 2006 is cancelled. Counsel are
excused from filing the legal memorandum due by July 19, 2006.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED AND DIRECTED that this matter is generally
continued to the call of the parties for hearing during November, 2006 at which
time the financial situation of both parties should be clarified in regard to new
employment, pension benefit payments and child support requirements.
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THOMAS A. DEMPSEY,
Plaintiff
V.
NOREEN P. DEMPSEY,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 97-3059 CIVIL TERM
IN DIVORCE
PLAINTIFF'S PETITION FOR TERMINATION OF ALIMONY
TO THE HONORABLE, THE JUDGES OF SAID COURT:
The Petition of Plaintiff THOMAS A. DEMPSEY, by his attorney, Wayne F.
Shade, Esquire, respectfully represents, as follows:
1.
Petitioner THOMAS A. DEMPSEY is an adult individual and the Plaintiff herein
who resides at 111-B Partridge Circle, Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
17013.
2.
Respondent NOREEN P. DEMPSEY is an adult individual and the Defendant
WAYNE F. SHADE
Attorney at Law
53 West Pomfret Street
Carlisle, Pennsylvania
17013
herein who is represented of record herein by Hubert X. Gilroy, Esquire, with offices at
Broujos & Gilroy, P.C., 4 North Hanover Street, Carlisle, Cumberland County,
Pennsylvania 17013.
3.
On December 19, 2000, a Decree in Divorce was entered in the above-captioned
matter. The parties are referenced hereinafter for convenience, respectively, as Husband
and Wife.
4.
Prior to issuance of the Decree, the parties entered into a written agreement dated
December 12, 2000, a copy of which is attached hereto.
5.
The agreement provided, inter alia, in ¶9, as follows:
9. The existing spousal support award in the amount of
$779.09 shall be converted to alimony payable through the Domestic
Relations Office. Alimony is modifiable in the event of a substantial
change in circumstances. Alimony is terminable in the event of the
death, remarriag,: , or cohabitation of wife with an adult male who is
not related to her within the degrees of consanguinity.
6.
The agreement further provided, in ¶¶3 through 5 inclusive, as follows:
3. The numerator of the coverture fraction with respect to
husband's pension will be 17.17.
4. If wife elects the survivor benefit in connection with
husband's pension, the cost of the survivor benefit will be deducted
from the month1v benefit prior to the division of the pension.
WAYNE F. SHADE
Attorney at Law
53 West Pomfret Street
Carlisle, Pennsylvania
17013
5. Wife i i awarded 60% of the coverture portion of
husband's pension as reduced by the cost of any survivor benefit.
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7.
Husband will be retiring from the United States Army on July 31, 2006.
8.
Effective Augus-L 1, 2006, Wife's share of Husband's military pension will be in
excess of $2,000 per month.
9.
Husband believes and therefore avers that Wife's receipt of more than $2,000 of
Husband's military pension represents a change in circumstances that is sufficiently
substantial to justify termination of the alimony award in the amount of $779.09 per
month.
10.
Husband has asked that Wife agree to termination of the alimony order effective
July 31, 2006, but Wife is unwilling to agree to termination of alimony.
11.
Husband will be leaving on July 31, 2006, for the country of Liberia where he will
be for at least a year as a civilian liaison for the Ministry of Defense of Liberia.
WAYNE F. SHADE
Attorney at Law
53 West Pomfret Street
Carlisle, Pennsylvania
17013
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Husband requests the issuance of a Rule to Show Cause why the agreed alimony
should not be terminated upon the basis of a substantial change in circumstances as
provided in the aforesaid agreement between the parties.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff respectfully requests that your Honorable Court issue a
Rule upon Defendant to show cause why the agreed alimony should not be terminated on
the basis of a substantial change in circumstances.
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Supreme Court No. 15712
53 West Pomfret Street
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
Telephone: 717-243-0220
Attorney for Plaintiff
WAYNE F. SHADE
Attorney at Law
53 West Pomfret Street
Carlisle, Pennsylvania
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The statements in the foregoing Petition for Termination of Alimony are based
upon information which has been assembled by my attorney in this litigation. The
language of the statements is not my own. I have read the statements; and to the extent
that they are based upon information which I have given to my counsel, they are true and
correct to the best of my knowledge, information and belief. I understand that false
statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. §4904 relating to
unsworn falsification to authorities.
Date: June 27, 2006
Thomas A. De se
WAYNE F. SHADE
Attorney at Law
53 West Pomfret Street
Carlisle, Pennsylvania
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PLAINTIFF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V.
NOREEN P. DEMPSEY,
DEFENDANT 97-3059 CIVIL TERM
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this 7`h day of July, 2006, upon consideration of the within
Petition and upon Motion of Wayne F. Shade, Esquire, Attorney for Plaintiff, a Rule is
issued upon Defendant to show cause why the agreed alimony in favor of Defendant
herein should not be terminated.
Rule is returnable within 7 days of service hereof, with a hearing to be held on
Wednesday, July 26, 2006 at 10:30 a.m. in Courtroom No. 5 of the Cumberland County
Courthouse, Carlisle, Pennsylvania.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED AND DIRECTED that each party in this case shall
file with the Court a pre-hearing memorandum containing the following:
1. A list of all fact witnesses and a brief synopsis of their testimony;
2. A list of all exhibits to be introduced by the parry;
3. A legal brief in support of the party's position regarding the issue.
These items will be filed with this Court on or before July 19, 2006 at noon.
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PLAINTIFF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V.
NOREEN P. DEMPSEY,
DEFENDANT 97-3059 CIVIL TERM
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this 18th day of July, 2006, after conference with counsel in
the above-captioned matter, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED AND DIRECTED that
the hearing previously scheduled for July 26, 2006 is cancelled. Counsel are
excused from filing the legal memorandum due by July 19, 2006.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED AND DIRECTED that this matter is generally
continued to the call of the parties for hearing during November, 2006 at which
time the financial situation of both parties should be clarified in regard to new
employment, pension benefit payments and child support requirements.
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CIVIL ACTION -LAW
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NO. 97-3059 CIVIL TERM
NOREEN P. DEMPSEY,
Defendant : IN DIVORCE
PLAINTIFF'S MOTION FOR HEARING
TO THE HONORABLE, THE JUDGES OF SAID COURT:
The Motion of Plaintiff THOMAS A. DEMPSEY, by his attorney, Wayne F.
Shade, Esquire, respectfully represents, as follows:
THOMAS A. DEMPSEY is an adult individual and the Plaintiff herein who
resides at 111-B Partridge Circle, Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17013.
2.
NOREEN P. DEMPSEY is an adult individual and the Defendant herein who is
represented of record herein by Hubert X. Gilroy. Esquire, with offices at Martson,
Deardorff, Williams, Otto, Gilroy & Faller, 10 East High Street, Carlisle, Cumberland
County, Pennsylvania 17013.
3.
On July 18, 2006, your Honorable Court, in the person of the Honorable M.L.
WAYNE F. SHADE
Attorney at Law
53 West Pomfret Street
Carlisle, Pennsylvania
17013
Ebert, Jr., J., continued, generally, a hearing scheduled for July 26, 2006, upon Plaintiff s
Petition for Termination of Alimony. A copy of the Order of July 18, 2006, is attached
hereto and incorporated herein by reference as though fully set forth.
4.
Col. Dempsey will be returning to Carlisle, Pennsylvania, on or about April 2,
2007.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff respectfully requests the rescheduling of the previously
scheduled hearing herein as soon thereafter as the schedule of your Honorable Court will
permit.
Wayne . Shade, Esquire
Supreme Court No. 15712
53 West Pomfret Street
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
Telephone: 717-243-0220
Attorney for Plaintiff
WAYNE F. SHADE
Attorney at Law
53 West Pomfret Street
Carlisle, Pennsylvania
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THOMAS A. DEMPSEY, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
PLAINTIFF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V.
NOREEN P. DEMPSEY,
DEFENDANT 97-3059 CIVIL TERM
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this 18th day of July, 2006, after conference with counsel in
the above-captioned matter, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED AND DIRECTED that
the hearing previously scheduled for July 26, 2006 is cancelled. Counsel are
excused from filing the legal memorandum due by July 19, 2006.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED AND DIRECTED that this matter is generally
continued to the call of the parties for hearing during November, 2006 at which
time the financial situation of both parties should be clarified in regard to new
employment, pension benefit payments and child support requirements.
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PLAINTIFF
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CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
97-3059 CIVIL TERM
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this 28'" day of March, 2007, upon consideration of the
NOREEN P. DEMPSEY,
DEFENDANT
Plaintiff's Motion for a Hearing regarding the Termination of Alimony, a hearing shall be
held on Wednesday, July 25, 2007 at 9:30 a.m. in Courtroom No. 5 of the Cumberland
County Courthouse, Carlisle, Pennsylvania.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED AND DIRECTED that each party in this case shall
file with the Court a pre-hearing memorandum containing the following:
1. A list of all fact witnesses and a brief synopsis of their testimony;
2. A list of all exhibits to be introduced by the party;
3. A legal brief in support of the party's position regarding the issue.
These items will be filed with this Court on or before July 23, 2007 at noon.
By the Court,
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Defendant
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COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 97-3059
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this?idday of April, 2007, it is ordered and directed that the Hearing
regarding the Termination of Alimony scheduled for July 25, 2007 in Court Room No. 5 of the
Cumberland County Courthouse, Carlisle, Pennsylvania be rescheduled to the 3 day
of ?, 2007 at q: 3 p A m.
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PLAINTIFF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V.
NOREEN P. DEMPSEY,
DEFENDANT 97-3059 CIVIL TERM
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this 29th day of June, 2007, due to a conflict with the Court's
schedule, the hearing currently scheduled for August 3, 2007 at 9:30 is hereby continued
until Friday, September 7, 2007 at 10:00 a.m. in Courtroom No. 5 of the Cumberland
County Courthouse, Carlisle, Pennsylvania.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED AND DIRECTED that each party in this case shall
file with the Court a pre-hearing memorandum containing the following:
1. A list of all fact witnesses and a brief synopsis of their testimony;
2. A list of all exhibits to be introduced by the party;
3. A legal brief in support of the party's position regarding the issue.
These items will be filed with this Court on or before August 27, 2007 at noon.
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
97-3059 CIVIL TERM
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN RE: PETITION TO TERMINATE ALIMONY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this 7th day of September, 2007, after
hearing in the above-captioned matter, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED AND
DIRECTED that counsel shall supply legal memorandums on the
issues presented in this case on or before the close of business
on September 14, 2007.
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Defendant CIVIL ACTION -LAW
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this 27th day of November, 2007, after
Terminate Alimony, hearing on the petition to
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED AND DIRECTED that the Petition is DENIED.
By the Court,
Rayne F. Shade, Esquire
53 West Pomfret Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
Attorney for Plaintiff
Xbert X. Gilroy, Esquire
Jennifer L. Spears, Esquire
Martson Deardorff Williams Otto Gilroy?Faller
10 East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
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THOMAS A. DEMPSEY, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
V.
NO. 97-3059 CIVIL TERM
NOREEN P. DEMPSEY,
Defendant : IN DIVORCE
PLAINTIFF'S PETITION FOR TERMINATION OR
REDUCTION OF ALIMONY
TO THE HONORABLE, THE JUDGES OF SAID COURT:
The Petition of Plaintiff THOMAS A. DEMPSEY, by his attorney, Wayne F.
Shade, Esquire, respectfully represents, as follows:
1.
Petitioner THOMAS A. DEMPSEY is an adult individual and the Plaintiff herein
who resides at 11 Woodview Drive, Mt. Holly Springs, Cumberland County,
Pennsylvania 17065.
2.
Respondent NOREEN P. DEMPSEY is an adult individual and the Defendant
herein who is represented of record herein by Hubert X. Gilroy, Esquire, with offices at
Martson Law Offices, 10 East High Street, Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
17013.
WAYNE F. SHADE
Attorney at Law
53 West Pomfret Street
Carlisle, Pennsylvania
17013
3.
On December 19, 2000, a Decree in Divorce was entered in the above-captioned
matter. The parties are referenced hereinafter for convenience, respectively, as Husband
and Wife.
4.
Prior to issuance of the Decree, the parties entered into a written agreement dated
December 12, 2000, a copy of which is attached hereto.
5.
The agreement provided, inter alia, in T 9, as follows:
9. The existing spousal support award in the amount of
$779.09 shall be converted to alimony payable through the Domestic
Relations Office. Alimony is modifiable in the event of a substantial
change in circumstances. Alimony is terminable in the event of the
death, remarriage, or cohabitation of wife with an adult male who is
not related to her within the degrees of consanguinity.
6.
Husband is currently employed as a civilian professor at the United States Army
War College.
7.
Husband's employment will end at the end of September of 2009 due to funding
cuts.
WAYNE F. SHADE
Attorney at law
53 West Pomfret Street
Carlisle, Pennsylvania
17013
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8.
Husband is making diligent efforts to obtain alternative employment, but he is not
finding success under current economic conditions.
9.
Husband has asked that Wife agree to termination or reduction of the alimony
order effective with the termination of his current employment, but Wife is unwilling to
agree to termination or reduction of alimony.
10.
Husband requests the issuance of a Rule to Show Cause why the agreed alimony
should not be terminated or reduced upon the basis of a substantial change in
circumstances as provided in the aforesaid agreement between the parties.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff respectfully requests that your Honorable Court issue a
Rule upon Defendant to show cause why the agreed alimony should not be terminated or
reduced on the basis of a substantial change in circumstances.
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Wayne F .Shade, Esquire
Supreme Court No. 15712
53 West Pomfret Street
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
Telephone: 717-243-0220
WAYNE F. SHADE
Attorney at Law
53 West Pomfret Street
Carlisle, Pennsylvania
17013
Attorney for Plaintiff
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Wayne F. Shade, Esquire, states that he is the attorney for the Petitioner herein;
that he makes this verification based upon facts which are within his personal knowledge,
information or belief and that any false statements herein are made subject to the penalties
of 18 Pa. C.S. §4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
Date: August 31, 2009
Wayne F. hade
Attorney for Defendant
WAYNE F. SHADE
Attorney at Law
53 West Pomfret Street
Carlisle, Pennsylvania
17013
THCM:AS A. DEMPSEY,
Plaintiff
Vs.
NCREEN P. DEMPSEY,
Defendant ,
THE MASTER:
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 97 - 3059 CIVIL
IN DIVORCE
Today is Tuesday, December 12,
2000. This is the date set for a Master's hearing in the
above captioned divorce proceedings.
Present in the hearing room are the
Plaintiff, Thomas A. Dempsey, and his counsel Wayne F. Shade,
and the Defendant, Noreen P. Dempsey, and her counsel Hubert
X. Gilroy.
The action was commenced by the filing of a
complaint in divorce on June 9, 1997, raising grounds for
divorce of irretrievable breakdown of the marriage. Husband
filed an affidavit and wavier with the Prothonotary on
September 14, 2000; wife filed an affidavit and waiver today,
December 12, 2000. The divorce can, therefore, be concluded
under Section 3301(c) of the Domestic Relations Code.
The Defendant filed a petition raising
economic claims on August 19, 1999. The claims raised were
equitable distribution, alimony, and counsel fees and costs.
The parties were married on July 5, 1950, and
are the natural parents of three children.
After an appearance here on September 7,
2000, the parties placed a partial agreement on the record
with respect to the numerator on the coverture fraction and
agreed the parties separated in September 1997.
The Master has been advised that the parties
have reached a comprehensive agreement on the remaining
economic issues. The agreement is going to be placed on the
record in the presence of the parties. The agreement as
placed on the record will be considered the substantive
agreement of the parties not subject to any changes or
modifications except for correction of typographical errors
which may be made during the transcription. Consequently,
when the parties leave the hearing room today, they will be
bound by the terms of the agreement, whether or not they have
subsequently signed the document affirming the terms of
settlement, as placed on the record.
The parties will return later today to review
the draft of the agreement and make correction of
typographical errors and then affix their signatures affirming
the terms of settlement, Part of the agreement will involve
a trust of insurance for the benefit of the parties' children.
Mr. Shade has indicated he may have a draft of the trust
document available this afternoon when the parties return, for
review by Mr. Gilroy. If he does not, however, the trust
document will be subsequently prepared and reviewed and will
be addressed by Mr. Shade as to its terms generally in the
agreement. The Master understands that if the parties
ultimately cannot agree to the details of the trust, that they
will leave it up to the Court to set the specific terms.
After the Master has been provided a
completed agreement, which includes the trust document, he
will prepare an order vacating his appointment and counsel
will then be in a position to file a praecipe transmitting the
record to the Court requesting a final decree in divorce. Mr.
Shade.
MR. SHADE:
1. Husband will be awarded the oriental carpets in his
possession, his ReliaStar life insurance policy, the IRA
account in his name, and the Geo Metro automobile.
2. Wife will be awarded all other marital property with
the exception of husband's United States Army pension.
3?. The numerator of the coverture fra tic 'on with respect to
husband's pension will be 17.17.
4. If wife elects the survivor benefit in connection with
husband's pension, the cost of the survivor benefit will be
deducted from the monthly benefit prior to the division of the
pension.
5. Wife is awarded 60% of the coverture portion of
husband's pension as reduced by the cost of any survivor
benefit.
6. Husband will assume the obligation for payment of the
balances of any marital debt which are reflected in
Plaintiff's Exhibit No. 11, the original of which is attached
hereto and incorporated herein by reference as fully set
forth.
7. If wife elects to purchase a residence in Cumberland
County, Pennsylvania, or any of the counties which border
Cumberland County, before the daughter of the parties is
graduated from high school, husband will pay into escrow with
counsel for husband, upon presentation of a fully executed
copy of an agreement of sale, the sum of $4,500.00 to be
presented at closing on the purchase of the real estate as the
funds of wife.
8. If wife moves from any dwelling that she purchases
under the provisions of item seven above before the daughter
of the parties is graduated from high school, she will refund
to husband the sum of $4,500.00, so long as husband has not
previously relocated outside the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
9. The existing spousal support award in the amount of
$779.09 shall be converted to alimony payable through the
Domestic Relations Office. Alimony is modifiable in the
event of a substantial change in circumstances. Alimony is
terminable in the event of the death, remarriage, or
cohabitation of wife with an adult male who is not related to
her within the degrees of consanquinity.
10. Husband will maintain the existing SGLI life insurance
policy on his life in the face amount of $200,000.00 until
Michael is graduated from high school. The beneficiary of
that policy will be designated as a life insurance trust for
the benefit of all three children of the parties until Michael
is graduated from high school.
11. All other marital claims are waived.
12. 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 marital relationship
including without limitation, statutory allowance, widow's
allowance, right of intestacy, right to take against the will
of the other, and right to act as administrator or executor in
the other's estate. 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 interest, rights,
and claims.
MR. SHADE: Colonel Dempsey, you have been
present here today throughout the introductory provisions of
this order by the Master and throughout my statement on the
record of the agreement of the parties. Have you heard
everything that has been stated in that respect?
COLONEL DEMPSEY: Yes, I have.
MR. SHADE: And are you in agreement with
everything that has been stated?
COLONEL DEMPSEY: Yes, I am.
MR. SHADE: And do you acknowledge this
agreement fully, freely, and voluntarily with the benefit of
my advice?
COLONEL DEMPSEY: Yes, I do.
MR. GILROY: Noreen, you've been here while
Mr. Shade read the details of the agreement; is that correct?
MS. DEMPSEY: Yes.
MR. GILROY: And you've had an opportunity to
review that agreement with me in private conference prior to
these proceedings?
MS. DEMPSEY: Yes.
MR. GILROY: And are you satisfied with the
agreement and the information and advice you have received so
far?
MS. DEMPSEY: Yes, I am.
I acknowledge that I have read the above
stipulation and agreement, that I understand the terms of
settlement as set forth herein, and that by signing below I
ratify and affirm the agreement previously made and intend to
bind myself to the settlement as a contract obligating myself
to the terms of settlement and subjecting myself to the
methods and procedures of enforcement which may be imposed by
law and in particular Section 3105 of the Domestic Relations
Code.
WITNESS:
Way4 F. Shade
Attorney for Plaintiff
DATE:
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Thomas A. D se y
Hubert Gilroy Noreen P. Demps y
Attorn y for Defendant
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THOMAS A. DEMPSEY, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
V.
NO. 97-3059 CIVIL TERM
NOREEN P. DEMPSEY,
Defendant : IN DIVORCE
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this day of A?to? , 2009, upon
consideration of the within Petition and upon Motion of Wayne F. Shade, Esquire,
attorney for Plaintiff, a Rule is issued upon Defendant to show cause why the alimony
award in favor of Defendant herein should not be terminated or reduced on the basis of a
substantial change in circumstances.
Rule returnable within days of date of service hereof, with a hearing to be
held on c2 , 2009, in Courtroom No. 5 of
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the Cumberland County Courthouse, Carlisle, Pennsylvania.
By the Court,
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M.L. Ebert, Jr., J.
WAYNE F. SHADE
Attorney at Law
53 West Pomfret Street
Carlisle, Pennsylvania
17013
Wayne F. Shade, Esquire
Attorney for Plaintiff
Hubert X. Gilroy, Esquire
Martson Law Offices
Attorneys for Defendant
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THOMAS DEMPSEY, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V
NOREEN DEMPSEY, 97-3059 CIVIL
Defendant
IN RE: ALIMONY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this 20th day of October, 2009, after hearing
in the above-captioned matter IT IS HEREBY ORDERED AND DIRECTED
that the parties shall file briefs in this matter. Plaintiff
shall file his brief on or before the close of business on
November 3, 2009, and Defendant shall file a response brief on or
before the close of business on November 17, 2009.
By the Court,
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M. L. Ebert, Jr., .
Wayne F. Shade, Esquire
For the Plaintiff
? nubert X. Gilroy, Esquire
For the Defendant
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Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
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NO. 97-3059 CIVIL TERM
NOREEN P. DEMPSEY,
Defendant : IN DIVORCE
IN RE: ALIMONY `- --i
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this 20th day of January, 2010, Husband's Request of Termination of
Alimony is DENIED.
By the Court,
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M. L. Ebert, Jr., J.
?Wae F. Shade, Esquire
Attorney for Plaintiff
Hubert X. Gilroy, Esquire
Attorney for Defendant
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THOMAS A. DEMPSEY, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
V.
NO. 97-3059 CIVIL TERM
NOREEN P. DEMPSEY,
Defendant : IN DIVORCE
IN RE: ALIMONY
OPINION AND ORDER OF COURT
Ebert, Jr., J., January 21, 2010 -
Husband requests that this Court grant his request for Termination of Alimony. After
hearing and consideration of the briefs filed by the parties, this Court denies that request.
Accordingly, Husband is required to continue payment of alimony.
1. STATEMENT OF FACTS
Thomas A. Dempsey (hereinafter "Husband") and Noreen P. Dempsey (hereinafter
"Wife") were married on July 5, 1980, and together had three children.' A divorce complaint
was filed on June 9, 1997, and the parties reached an agreement on December 12, 2000.2 In part,
the agreement provided for Wife to receive a portion of Husband's pension and alimony in the
monthly amount of $779.09.3 The agreement provided that the alimony would be "modifiable in
the event of a substantial change in circumstances. Alimony is terminable in the event of death,
remarriage, or cohabitation of wife...."4
' Dempsey v. Dempsey, September 1, 2009, Plaintiff's Exhibit 1.
2 Id.
3 Id.
4 Id.
2
II. PROCEDURAL HISTORY
Husband previously filed for reduction or termination of alimony based upon substantial
changes.5 In that case (hereinafter "Dempsey T'), decided on November 27, 2007, Husband
claimed that because Wife was now receiving a portion of his pension and had obtained an
increase in employment income, his obligation of alimony should cease.6 This Court found that
there was no substantial change, as Wife's income only increased moderately and the pension
payments were contemplated in and mandated by the agreement.
III. DISCUSSION
Husband has requested a termination of alimony due to a substantial change in
circumstances. Husband cites Cost of Living Adjustments to Wife's portion of his military
pension, Wife's increase in salary, and Husband's current unemployment. Husband also
attempts to bolster his argument by stating that there is one less child in Wife's household.
A. Cost of Living Adjustment to Pension
Similar to Dempsey I, where the receipt of Husband's pension did not constitute a
substantial change, the Cost of Living Adjustments increasing the pension is not a substantial
change. At the time of the agreement, both parties knew Wife would receive a portion of the
pensions and even laid out the percentage of that pension in their agreement. It is reasonable to
suggest then that both parties were aware that the pension came with Cost of Living
Adjustments. According to the Office of the Secretary of Defense, "Retirement ... Cost of
5 Defendant's Brief, November 17, 2009, page 1.
6 Defendant's Brief, November 17, 2009, pages 1, 9.
7 Defendant's Brief, November 17, 2009, page 9.
8 It is also very possible that Wife would not have agreed to the settlement of monthly alimony of
$779.09 had it not been for the future pension income. Removing the pension, or the pension
cost of living adjustments, changes the entire scenario.
3
Living Adjustments (COLAs) are given annually based on ... inflation."9 If the parties did not
want Wife to receive a COLA with her portion of the pension, those intentions should have been
declared in the agreement and not years later.
B. Wife's Salary Increase
"An increase in [Wife's] salary does not ipso facto require the Court to reduce the
amount of the award, and [Husband's] current status as unemployed, though unfortunate, does
not diminish his capacity to earn." Wing v. Wing, 338 Pa. Super 516, 521 (Pa. 1985). Any
reasonable person would expect (or at least hope for) an increase in his or her earnings
throughout a ten-year period. Wife should not be penalized simply because she has advanced
somewhat in the workplace. While this Court acknowledges Wife's modest salary increase, it is
insufficient to merit a termination or reduction of alimony. When cost of living increases, using
the December 2009 Consumer Price Index,10 are taken into consideration, Wife's salary increase
is only 13.5% or $359.38 a month.11 As in Dempsey I, this is a moderate increase and
insufficient to reduce or terminate alimony.
C. Husband's Current Unemployment
Additionally, in regards to Husband's decrease in earnings, "[t]he Court has the power
and the duty to look beyond the actual earnings of the parties and may consider `his earning
power... and the nature and extent of his property and other financial resources."' Shuster v.
Shuster, 226 Pa. Super. 542, 547 (Pa.) (citing Commonwealth ex rel. Gitman v. Gitman, 428 Pa.
9 Cost of Living Adjustment, Military Compensation, available at
http://militarypay.defense-gov/retirement/cola/index.html.
10 Applicable Consumer Price Index for December 2009 is 231.462. Available at
http://www.bls.gov/cpi/#tables.
11 Cost of Living Increase: (231.462 - 181.3)/181.3 x 100= 27.67%
Original Salary with Cost of Living Adjustment: $1803.57 x 1.2767= $2302.62
Percent Salary Increase: 1 - $2302.62 / $2662 = 13.5%
Dollar Salary Increase: $2662 - $2302.62 = $359.38
4
387 (1967); Commonwealth ex rel. McNulty v. McNulty, 226 Pa. Super. 247 (1973)). Husband's
earned income in 2009 may be approximately half that of his 2007 and 2008 earned income;
however, this is not taking into account the considerable amount of interest he is earning on
accounts,12 nor his earning capability. When taking all factors into consideration, similar to
Wife, Husband's "change in circumstances" has actually improved from the time of the
agreement. Also, it should be noted that while Husband, as of the filing of briefs, was not
employed, his skills will likely be in higher demand in the future. To adjust alimony due to
Husband's brief unemployment,13 by the same logic, will require another modification upon
Husband becoming gainfully employed.
D. Reduction of Children In Household
Several times in Husband's brief, although noting that alimony is only for the expenses of
Wife, Husband references that there is now only one child in the household and suggests a
change in alimony accordingly. While minor children is one of seventeen factors considered in
determining the amount of alimony, that factor is based not upon the number of minor children,
but rather "[t]he extent to which the earning power, expenses, or financial obligations of a party
will be affected by reason of serving as the custodian of a minor child." 23 Pa.C.S. §3701. No
mention is made of a requirement of multiple minor children, nor does it consider the number of
minor children; only one minor child is necessary for the consideration of the factor. See id.
Alimony does not increase or decrease as children mature. That is what child support is for.
Child support and alimony are different legal concepts and should be treated as such. To reduce
12 These accounts are merely mentioned to note that Husband is not destitute, as he is still
receiving a sufficient pension and a handsome account interest.
13 It should also be noted that Husbands non-employment compensation supports him
sufficiently and he has not sought unemployment compensation.
5
alimony solely because one child has reached the age of majority defeats the purpose of child
support and as a lone factor is not a valid argument in decreasing alimony.
CONCLUSION
Given the above analysis, there is no substantial change in circumstances. Husband's
reliance in Dalrymple is misplaced. The increase in Wife's salary and the COLA adjustments to
the pension are not increases in alimony at all, and they certainly were not awarded ... "simply
because Husband would still have ... discretionary income." Dalrymple v. Kilishek, 920 A.2d
1275, 1279 (Pa. Super., 2007). The only potential unpredicted change 14 in the amount Wife is
receiving would be her salary increase of 13.5% (considering cost of living increases), which is
insufficient to render alimony terminated or reduced.
Husband is not entitled to reduce or terminate alimony. Accordingly, the following
Order of Court is entered:
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this 20th day of January, 2010, Husband's Request of Termination of
Alimony is DENIED.
By the Court,
k ?, 0 M. L. Ebert, Jr., J.
Wayne F. Shade, Esquire
Attorney for Plaintiff
Hubert X. Gilroy, Esquire
Attorney for Defendant
14 The Court notes that the unpredictability of salary increases is debatable. To deem Wife's salary increase
unpredictable awards Husband the benefit of the doubt.
THOMAS A. DEMPSEY, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
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NO. 97-3059 CIVIL TERM ; T
NOREEN P. DEMPSEY,
Defendant : IN DIVORCE
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NOTICE OF APPEAL
Notice is hereby given that THOMAS A. DEMPSEY, Plaintiff above-named,
hereby appeals to the Superior Court of Pennsylvania from the Order entered in this
matter on January 20, 2010. This Order has been entered in the docket as evidenced by
the attached copy of the docket entries. The official Court Reporter is hereby ordered to
produce, certify, and file the transcripts of the hearings on September 6, 2007, and
October 20, 2009, in conformity with Rule 1922 of the Pennsylvania Rules of Appellate
Procedure.
Date: January 26, 2010
WaynOF. Shade, Esquire
Supreme Court I.D. # 15712
53 West Pomfret Street
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
Telephone: 717-243-0220
WAYNE F. SHADE
Attorney at Law
53 West Pomfret Street
Carlisle, Pennsylvania
17013
Attorney for Plaintiff
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1997-03059 DEMPSEY THOMAS A (vs) DEMPSEY NOREEN P
Reference No... Filed......... 6/09/1997
Case Tyyppe..... . COMPLAINT - DIVORCE
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DEMPSEY THOMAS A PLAINTIFF SHADE WAYNE F
1886 MARY LANE
CARLISLE PA 17013
DEMPSEY NOREEN P DEFENDANT GILROY HUBERT X
1886 MARY LANE
CARLISLE PA 17013
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10/23/1997 PETITION FOR ATTORNEY'S FEES
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10/23/1997 PETITION FOR ALIMONY PENDENTE LITE
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10/29/1997 COURT ORDER - DATED 10/27/97 - IN RE PETITON FOR ATTORNEY'S FEES -
HEARING 12/2/97 10 AM CR 3 - BY GEORGE E HOFFER J - COPIES MAILED
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3/25/1998 CONSENT ORDER - DATED 1/14/98 - IN RE PETITION FOR APL - BY EDGAR B
BAYLEY J - COPIES MAILED 3/18/98
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4/15/1999 PLAINTIFF'S AFFIDAVIT UNDER SECTION 3301(D)
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8/19/1999 PETITION TO RAISE ECONOMIC CLAIMS
ADDITIONAL COUNT - EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTION
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8/19/1999 COUNTER-AFFIDAVIT UNDER SECTION 3301(D) OF THE DIVORCE CODE
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8/23/1999 MOTION FOR APPOINTMENT OF MASTER BY WAYNE SHADE ESQ
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8/24/1999 ORDER OF COURT APPOINTING E ROBERT ELICKER II ESQ AS MASTER
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9/14/2000 AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT - PLAINTIFF
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9/14/2000 WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REQUEST ENTRY OF A DIV DECREE-PLFF
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12/12/2000 AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT - DEFENDANT
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12/12/2000 WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REQUEST ENTRY OF A DIV DECREE-DEFT
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12/13/2000 ORDER OF COURT - DATED 12-13-00 - APPOINTMENT OF MASTERS IS
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12/15/2000 AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE (COMPL ON DEFT)
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12/15/2000 PRAECIPE TO TRANSMIT RECORD
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12/19/2000 DIVORCE DECREE ENTERED BY GEORGE E HOFFER P J
NOTICE MAILED
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1/10/2002 COURT ORDER - DATED 1/10/02 - IN RE STIPULATION - IT IS HEREBY
ORDERED AND DIRECTED THAT THE AGREEMENT OF THE PARTIES ENTERED IN
THE ABOVE MATTER AT MASTERS CONFERENCE 12/12/00 SHALL BE MODIFIED
FOR CLARIFICATION PURPOSES - BY THE COURT GEORGE E HOFFER PJ
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1997-03059 DEMPSEY THOMAS A (vs) DEMPSEY NOREEN P
Reference No... Filed......... 6/09/1997
Case Type.....: COMPLAINT - DIVORCE Time.........: 3:16
Judgment......: .00 Execution Date 0/00/0000
Judge Assigned: EBERT M L JR Jury Trial....
Disposed Desc.: GRANTED Disposed Date. 12/19/2000
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4/08/2002 AMENDED DECREE IN DIVORCE - DATED 4/10/02H- INrRErSTIPULATION
LEGAL COUNSEL FOR THE PARTIES HEREBY AGREE AND STIPULATE THAT THE
COURT MAY SIGN THE ATTACHED AMENDED DECREE IN DIVORCE - IT S
ORDERED AND DECREED THAT THE DECREE IN DIVORCE ISSUED ON 12/19/00
IS HEREBY RATFIED AND AFFIRMED IN ALL RESPECTS INCLUDING
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7/14/2003 SECOND AMENDED DECREE IN DIVORCE - DATED 7/14/03 - BY THE COURT -
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7/06/2006 PLAINTIFF'S PETITION FOR TERMINATION OF ALIMONY BY WAYNE F SHADE
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7/07/2006 ORDER OF COURT DATED 7/7/_06 - RULE IS ISSUED UPON DEFT TO SHOW
CAUSE WHY THE AGREED ALIMONY IN FAVOR OF DEFT SHOULD NOT BE
TRMINATED - RULE RETURNABLE WITHIN 7 DAYS OF SERVICE WITH A
HEARING TO BE HELD ON WEDNESDAY 7/26/06 AT 10:30 AM IN COURTROOM
5 - IT IS FURTHER ORDERED AND DIRECTED THAT EACH PARTY SHALL FILE
WITH TE COURT A PRE-HEARING MEMORANDUM CONTAINING THE FOLLOWING:
1. A LIST OF ALL FACT WITNESSES AND A BRIEF SYNOPSIS OF THEIR
TESTIMONY 2. A LIST OF ALL EXHIBITS TO BE INTRODUCED BY THE PARTY
3. A LEGAL BRIEF IN SUPPORT OF HBE PARTY'S POSITION REGARDING THE
ISSUE - THESE ITEMS WILL BE FILED WITH THIS COURT ON OR BEFORE
7/19/06 AT NOON - BY THE COURT - M L EBERT JR J COPIES MAILED
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7/18/2006 ORDER OF COURT - 07-18-06 - IN RE:CHILD SUPPORT HEARING 07-26-06
IS CANCELLED - BY M L EBERT JR J - COPIES MAILED 07-19-06
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3/20/2007 PLAINTIFF'S MOTION FOR A HEARING - BY ATTY WAYNE SHADE
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3/29/2007 ORDER OF COURT - 03-28-07 - IN RE: HEARING 07-25-07 AT 9:30 AM IN
CR 5 CUMB CO COURTHOUSE FURTHER ORDERED:
1-A LIST OF ALL FACT WITNESSES AND A BRIEF SYNOPSIS OF THEIR
TESTIMONY
2-A LIST OF ALL EXHIBITS TO BE INTRODUCED BY THE PARTY
3-A LEGAL BRIEF IN SUPPORT OF THE APRTY'S POSITION REGARDING
THE ISSUE - THESE ITEMS TO BE FILED ON OR BEFORE 07-23-07 AT NOON
BY M L EBERT JR JR - COPIES MAILED 03-30-07
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4/24/2007 ORDER OF COURT - 04-23-07 - IN RE: HERAING REGARDING TERMINATION
OF ALIMONY SCHEDULED 07-25-07 IS RESCHEDULED TO 08-03-07 AT 9:30
AM IN CR 5 CUMB CO COURTHOUSE - BY M L EBERT JR J - COPIES MAILED
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6/29/2007 ORDER OF COURT - 06-29-07 - IN RE: HEARING FOR 08-03-07 AT 9:30
CONTINUED UNTIL 09-07-07 AT 10 AM IN CR 5 CUMB CO COURTHOUSE -
OREDERED THAT EACH PARTY SHALL FILE WITH THE COURT A PRE-HEARING
MEMEORANDUM CONTAINING:
1-A LIST OF ALL FACT WITNESSES AND A BRIEF SYSNOPSIS OF THEIR
TESTIMONY
2-A LIST OF ALL EXHIBITS TO BE INTRODUCED BY THE PARTY
3-A LEGAL BRIEF IN SUPPORT OF THE PARTY'S POSITION REGARDING
THE ISSUE
THESE ITEMS WILL BE FILE WITH THIS COURT ON OR BEFORE 08-27-07 AT
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9/14/2007 ORDER OF COURT - DATED 9/7/07 - IN RE PETITION TO TERMINATE
ALIMONY OPRESENTED ON A OR UU BEFORE SHALL CLOSE SUPPLY OF E BUSINESS OND9/
THE ISSUES 14/07
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11/27/2007 ORDER OF COURT - DATED 11-27-07 - IN RE: PETITION TO TERMINATE
ALIMONY - PETITION IS DENIED - BY M LEBERT JR J - COPIES MAILED
11-27-07
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1997-03059 DEMPSEY THOMAS A (vs) DEMPSEY NOREEN P
Reference No... Filed......... 6/09/1997
Case Type.....: COMPLAINT - DIVORCE Time........ 3:16
Judgment......: .00 Execution Date 0/00/0000
Judge Assigned: EBERT M L JR Jury Trial....
Disposed Desc.: GRANTED Disposed Date. 12/19/2000
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8/31/2009 PLAINTIFF'S PETITION FOR TERMINATION OR REDUCTION OF ALIMONY - BY
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9/02/2009 ORDER OF COURT - 9/2/09 IN RE: PLFFS PETITION FOR TERMNATION OR
REDUCTION OF ALIMONY - A RULE IS ISSUED UPON DEFT OT SHOW CAUSE
WHY THE ALIMONY AWARD IN FAVOR OF DEFT HEREIN SHOULD NOT BE
TERMINATED OR REDUCED ON-THE BASIS OF A SUBSTANTIAL CHANGE IN
CIRCUMSTANCES - RULE RETURNABLE WITHIN 20 DAYS OF SERVICE HEREOF
WITH A HEARING TO BE HELD 10120109 AT 9:30 AM IN CR5 CUMBERLAND
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TRUE COPY PROF.- RECORD
In Testimony whereof, I h°-re n3o set my hod
and the seal of said court-at Carlisle, Pe, I 0
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This ....Q??.... _ of..??. .....
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THOMAS A. DEMPSEY, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
V. :
NO. 97-3059 CIVIL TERM
NOREEN P. DEMPSEY,
Defendant : IN DIVORCE
PROOF OF SERVICE
I hereby certify that I am this day serving the foregoing documents upon the
persons and in the manner indicated below which service satisfies the requirements of
Pa.R.A.P. 121:
Service by first-class mail addressed. as follows:
WAYNE F. SHADE
Attorney at Law
53 West Pomfret Street
Carlisle, Pennsylvania
17013
Hon. M.L. Ebert, Jr., J.
Court of Common Pleas
Cumberland County Courthouse
One Courthouse Square
Carlisle, PA 17013
Telephone: (717) 240-6292
Ms. Marie T. Farley
Court Reporter
Cumberland County Courthouse
One Courthouse Square
Carlisle, PA 17013
Telephone: (717) 240-6204
Date: January 26, 2010
Ms. Melissa H. Calvanelli
Court Administrator
Cumberland County Courthouse
One Courthouse Square
Carlisle, PA 17013
Telephone: (717) 240-6200
Hubert X. Gilroy, Esquire
Martson Law Offices
10 East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
Telephone: (717) 243-3341
Attorneys for Defendant
Wayne°F. Shade, Esquire
Supreme Court I.D. #15712
53 West Pomfret Street
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
Telephone: 717-243-0220
Attorney for Plaintiff
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THOMAS A. DEMPSEY, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
PLAINTIFF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V.
NOREEN P. DEMPSEY,
DEFENDANT 97-3059 CIVIL
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this 27th day of January, 2010, the Court being in receipt of a
notice of appeal in the above captioned matter,
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED AND DIRECTED that:
1. Plaintiff shall file a concise statement of the errors complained of on
appeal on or before February27, 2010
2. The Statement shall be filed of record;
3. The Statement shall be served on this Court pursuant to Pa.R.A.P.,
Rule 1925(b) (1);
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED AND DIRECTED that any issue not properly
included in the Statement shall be deemed waived.
V 'Wayne F. Shade, Esquire
Attorney for Plaintiff
? Hubert X. Gilroy, Esquire
Attorney for Defendant
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Karen Reid Bramblett, Esq.
Middle District
Prothonotary
Milan K. Mrkobrad, Esq.
Deputy Prothonotary
January 29, 2010
RE: Thomas A. Dempsey
Appellant
V.
Noreen P. Dempsey
148 MDA 2010
Trial Court Docket No: 1997-03059
Dear Attorney Shade
Pennsylvania Judicial Center
P.O. Box 62435
601 Commonwealth Avenue, Suite 1600
Harrisburg, PA 17106-2435
(717) 772-1294
www. superior. court. state. Pa. us
Enclosed please find a copy of the docket for the above appeal that was recently filed in the
Superior Court. Kindly review the information on this docket and notify this office in writing if you
believe any corrections are required.
Appellant's counsel is also being sent a Docketing Statement, pursuant to Pa.R.A.P. 3517,
for completion and filing. Please note that Superior Court Dockets are available on the Internet at
the Web site address printed at the top of this page. Thank you.
Respectfully yours,
Milan K. Mrkobrad, Esq.
Deputy Prothonotary
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Enclosure
cc: Buell, David D., Prothonotary
Court Reporter
The Honorable Merle L. Ebert, Jr., Judge G
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Appeal Docket Sheet
Docket Number: 148 MDA 2010
Page 1 of 2
January 29, 2010
Thomas A. Dempsey
Appellant
v.
Noreen P. Dempsey
Initiating Document:
Case Status:
Case Processing Status:
Journal Number:
Case Category:
Notice of Appeal
Active
January 26, 2010
Civil
CONSOLIDATED CASES
Next Event Type: Receive Docketing Statement
Next Event Type: Original Record Received
Superior Court of Pennsylvania
Secure
CAPTION
CASE INFORMATION
Awaiting Original Record
Case Type(s):
SCHEDULED EVENT
COUNSEL INFORMATION
Appellant Dei
Pro Se: No
IFP Status: No
Attorney:
Bar No:
Address:
inpsey, Thomas A.
Appoint Counsel Status: Represented
Shade, Wayne Fulton
015712
53 W Pomfret St
Carlisle, PA 17013
Divorce
Spousal Support
RELATED CASES
Next Event Due Date: February 12, 2010
Next Event Due Date: March 29, 2010
Phone No: (717) 243-0220 Fax No: (717) 249-0017
Receive Mail: Yes
Receive EMail: No
Appellee Dempsey, Noreen P.
Pro Se: No Appoint Counsel Status: Represented
IFP Status:
Attorney: Gilroy, Hubert Xavier
Bar No: 029943
Law Firm: Martson Deardorff Williams Otto Gilroy & Faller
Address: 10 E High St
Carlisle, PA 17013
Phone No: (717) 243-3341 Fax No: (717) 243-1850
Receive Mail: Yes
Receive EMail: No
9:14 A.M.
Appeal Docket Sheet Superior Court of Pennsylvania
Docket Number: 148 MDA 2010
Page 2 of 2
January 29, 2010 Secure
FEE INFORMATION
Fee Dt Fee Name Fee Amt Receipt Dt Receipt No Receipt Amt
01/26/2010 Notice of Appeal 73.50 0.00
AGENCY/TRIAL COURT INFORMATION
Court Below: Cumberland County Court of Common Pleas
County: Cumberland Division: Cumberland County Civil Division
Order Appealed From: January 20, 2010 Judicial District: 09
Documents Received: January 28, 2010 Notice of Appeal Filed: January 26, 2010
Order Type: Order Entered
OTN(s):
Lower Ct Docket No(s):1997-03059
Lower Ct Judge(s): Ebert, Merle
L., Jr.
Judge
ORIGINAL RECORD CONTENT
Original Record Item Filed Date Content Description
Date of Remand of Record:
BRIEFING SCHEDULE
None None
DOCKET ENTRY
Filed Date Docket Entry / Representing Participant Type Filed By
January 26, 2010 Notice of Appeal Docketed
Appellant Dempsey, Thomas A.
January 29, 2010 Docketing Statement Exited (Domestic Relations)
Middle District Filing Office
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THOMAS A. DEMPSEY, : IN THE . URT QF COMMON PLEAS OF
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Plaintiff CUMBE~~,II~~~CG1"~~~, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION -LAW
v.
NO.97-3059 CIVIL TERM
NOREEN P. DEMPSEY,
Defendant : IN DIVORCE
PLAINTIFF'S RULE 1925 (b)
STATEMENT OF MATTERS COMPLAINED OF ON APPEAL
AND NOW, comes Plaintiff THOMAS A. DEMPSEY and files the following
Statement of Matters Complained of on Appeal of the Order issued in this matter on
January 20, 2010, and docketed on January 22, 2010:
1. Alimony is a specie of support that is awarded in divorce cases. Musko v.
Musko, 548 Pa. 378, 380, 697 A2d 255, 256 (1997); Dalrymple v. Kilishek, 920 A2d 1275
(Pa. Super. 2007). The contractual alimony in this case is expressly modifiable on the
basis of a substantial change in circumstances. A case that was decided, since the filing
of our brief herein, holds that the law of the case doctrine does not control support
agreements that are modifiable on the basis of a substantial change in circumstances.
Mackay v. Mackay, 984 A2d 529, 538, n. 3 (Pa. Super. 2009). The denial of the request
for termination of alimony in the amount of $779 per month is a misapplication of the law
where Wife's income since the date of the contract for alimony in the year 2000 including
the $2,296 per month that she receives from Husband's military pension has nearly tripled
WAYNE F. SHADE
AttomeyatLaw from $1,804 to $4,958.
53 West Pomfret Street
Carlisle, Pennsylvania
17013
2. Where the increase in Wife's income, in the total amount of $3,154 per month,
is more than four times the amount of the contractual alimony, it is error to deny that
Husband is entitled to modification of alimony and that the change in circumstances is so
substantial that the only reasonable modification is termination.
3. Statutory and case law which are in force at the time and place of the making of
WAYNE F. SHADE
Attorney at Law
53 West Pomfret Street
Cazlisle, Pennsylvania
17013
a contract enter into the contract with the same effect as if expressly incorporated in its
terms. Fischer & Porter Company v. Porter, 364 Pa. 495, 501, 72 A2d 98, 102 (1950).
The provisions of 23 Pa.C.S. § 4302 were last amended in 1998, two years prior to the
December 19, 2000, date of the agreement of the parties. The definition of income in 23
Pa.C.S. § 4302 was incorporated into Pa. R. Civ. P. 1910.16-2 for support purposes at the
date of the agreement of the parties. The definition is extremely broad and embraces
every conceivable type of financial resource, including pensions and all forms of
retirement. Mencer v. Ruch, 928 A2d 294, 298 (Pa. Super. 2007). The decision in
McFadden v. McFadden, 386 Pa. Super. 506, 563 A2d 1.80 (1989), was also the law of
Pennsylvania at the time and place of the making of the contract in this case and it is
indistinguishable upon its facts. That case reversed the trial court and established that
receipt of retirement benefits after entry into an agreement for alimony constituted a
substantial change in circumstances even though the future receipt of those retirement
benefits was a foreseeable and expected change that would have been contemplated at the
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time that the parties entered into the agreement. On the basis of that decision, both parties
had reason to expect that Wife's future receipt of a portion of Husband's military
retirement would constitute a material and substantial change in circumstances. It is a
misapplication of the law to exclude Wife's receipt of the $2,296 per month that she
receives from Husband's military pension in assessing whether or not a substantial
change in circumstances has occurred where the holding in the McFadden case is
considered to be part of the contract between the parties.
4. Even if the decision in Dempsey I were held to be the law of the case on the
issue of Wife's receipt of more than $2,000 per month from Husband's military pension
in spite of the decision in Mackay, the denial of Husband's request for termination of
alimony as a result of the increase in the pension and the increase in Wife's earnings,
which were not presented in Dempsey I, is a misapplication of the law in McFadden if the
opinion does not somehow distinguish the decision in McFadden on its facts.
5. The statement in footnote 8 on page 3 of the opinion of January 20, 2010, that
WAYNE F. SxAD~
Attorney at Law
53 West Pomfret Stree
Cazlisle, Pennsylvaniz
17013
Wife may not have agreed to accept $779 per month in alimony if she were not going to
receive a portion of Husband's military pension income five and one-half years later is
erroneous in at least two respects. Initially, the statement is contrary to the evidence of
record which is that, by agreeing to alimony in the amount of $779 per month with the
benefit of counsel, Wife was agreeing that her legal need for alimony would be met with
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alimony in the amount of $779.09 per month, when her income was more than $3,000 per
month less than it is today. That is the same as saying that she was satisfied that she
could not prove a greater financial need at that time. Secondly, if it had not been for the
clear legal authority in 23 Pa.C.S. § 4302 and McFadden, that the law regards as being
incorporated into the agreement, Husband could have just as readily insisted upon an
express statement in the agreement that Wife's future receipt of a portion of his military
pension would constitute a substantial change in circumstances. With the benefit of the
correct application of those authorities, he had no need to jeopardize the negotiations with
that demand.
6. Where the law at the time and place of entry into the agreement was that receipt
of additional future income after entry into the agreement for alimony constituted a
substantial change in circumstances even though the future receipt of the additional
income was a foreseeable and expected change that would have been contemplated at the
time that the parties entered into the agreement (McFadden), the statement on pages 3 and
4 of the opinion that the agreement should have specified that future cost of living
increases would constitute substantial changes in circumstances if they were to be
considered as such stands the law on its head. In light of the decision in McFadden, the
onus was upon the counseled Wife to insist upon language that the principles of
WAYNE F. SHADE
Attorney at Law
53 West Pomfret Street
Cazlisle, Pennsylvania
17013
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McFadden would not apply to constitute future increases in the pension substantial
factors for modification of alimony.
7. It is a misapplication of the law to ignore that the child support guidelines are
based upon the concept that both parents have a duty to contribute to the support of the
dependent children of the parties and that the reduction in the obligation of the custodial
parent from two children to one is a substantial reduction in the financial need of a
custodial parent who is receiving alimony. This is not a statutory factor, but rather a
substantial reduction in Wife's financial obligations.
8. Where the increase in Wife's earnings and pension income since the contract
for alimony exceeds the amount of the agreed alimony by more than the increase in
inflation and where Wife's legal obligation to contribute to child support decreased from
two children to one, denial of the request for termination of alimony could only be on the
basis of the statutory factors of need and ability to pay as opposed to the intentions of the
parties that alimony would be modified on the basis of a substantial change in
circumstances as provided in the agreement of the parties.
9. Where the standard to which the parties agreed as a matter of contract was a
substantial change in circumstances, the analysis on pages 4 and 5 of the opinion of
January 20, 2010, is a misapplication of the law in denying Husband's contractual right to
WAYNE F. SHADE
Attorney at Law
53 West Pomfret Street
Carlisle, Pennsylvania
17013
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modification of alimony on the basis of the statutory standard of the relative incomes or
assets of the parties.
10. Even if the standard for modification were the statutory provisions of need and
ability to pay, it is a misapplication of the law to deny Husband's request for termination
of alimony where Wife did not introduce any evidence that her expenses, in accordance
with the standard of living of the parties at the date of separation, exceed her income.
Where she has failed to prove that she would be unable to support herself, in accordance
with the standard of living of the parties at the date of separation, without the alimony,
she has failed to prove a legal need for alimony. As such, it violates the principles of
Dalrymple v. Kilishek, 920 A2d 1275 (Pa. Super. 2007), that an award of alimony is
based upon the reasonable needs of the recipient in accordance with the standard of living
of the parties during the marriage and not upon an equalization of income or the ability to
pay. As long as Wife's reasonable needs in accordance with the standard of living of the
parties during the marriage are being met, Husband's present or future earnings and assets
that he has inherited since the divorce are legally irrelevant.
11. Reference to the statutory factors for alimony on page 5 of the opinion of
WAYNE F. SHADE
Attorney at Law
53 West Pomfret Street
Carlisle, Pennsylvania
17013
January 20, 2010, is another reflection of the misapplication of the law that underlies the
denial of Husband's request for termination of alimony in the context of contractual
alimony. The statutory factors for alimony have nothing to do with modification of
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contractual alimony. The request for modification is based upon the agreed substantial
change in circumstances. Knipp v. Knipp, 578 Pa. 82, 90-91, 93, 849 A2d 1159, 1163,
1165 (2004); Polito v. Polito, supra, 440 Pa. Super. 328, 332, 655 A2d 587, 589 (1995).
Date: February 24, 2010
Respectfully submitted,
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Wayne .Shade, Esquire
Supreme Court No. 15712
53 West Pomfret Street
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
Telephone: 717-243 -0220
Attorney for Plaintiff
WAYNE F. SHADE
Attorney at Law
53 West Pomfret Street
Cazlisle, Pennsylvania
17013
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THOMAS A. DEMPSEY, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff :CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION -LAW
v.
NO. 97-3059 CIVIL TERM
NOREEN P. DEMPSEY,
Defendant : IN DIVORCE
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Wayne F. Shade, Esquire, do hereby certify that I have this date served a copy of
Plaintiff s Statement of Matters Complained of on Appeal in the above-captioned matter
by first-class mail, as follows:
Hon. M.L. Ebert, Jr., J.
Court of Common Pleas
Cumberland County Courthouse
One Courthouse Square
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
Telephone: (717) 240-6292
Hubert X. Gilroy, Esquire
Martson Law Offices
10 East High Street
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
Telephone: (717) 243-3341
Attorney for Defendant
Date: February 24, 2010
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Wayne .Shade, Esquire
Supreme Court No. 15712
53 West Pomfret Street
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
Telephone: 717-243-0220
Attorney for Plaintiff
WAYNE F. SHADE
Attorney at Law
53 West Pomfret Street
Carlisle, Pennsylvania
17013