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DECREE IN
DIVORCE
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decreed that """'" ,~Ir:IB,E,R~Y. ,D., ,MAT,T~EWS, , , , , , , , , , , , " , '. plaintiff,
and, " " " " " . " " "S!=()~T, A." MAT:rHEWS" " " . . " . " " "', defendant,
are divorced from the bonds of matrimony,
The court retains jurisdiction of the following claims which have
been raised of record in this action for which a final order has not yet
been entered;
The attached Separation and Property Settlement Agrement
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M.d..RRlA!ie. S.E.TTLEMENT AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT made this t1! day Of;J~,.", 1999, by and between
KIMBERLY D. MATTHEWS, (hereinafter referred to as "WIFE") and SCOTT A.
MATTHEWS, (hereinafter referred to as "HUSBAND"),
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, HUSBAND and WIFE were lawfully married on February I, 1992, in
Landisburg, Pennsylvania, The parties hereto agree and covenant as tollows:
1.
The parties intend to maintain separate and permanent domiciles and to live apart from
each other, It is the intent and purpose of this Agreement to set forth the respective rights and
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duties of the parties while they continue to live apart from each other.
2,
The parties have attempted to divide their matrimonial property in a manner which
contorms to ajust and right standard, with due regard to the rights of each party, It is the intent
of the parties that such division shall be final and shall forever determine their respective rights,
The division of existing marital property is not intended by the parties to constitute in any way a
sale or exchange of assets.
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Further, th.: parties agr.:e to continue living separately and apart from th.: other at any
place or places that he or sh.: may select as they have heretofore been doing, Neither party sholl
molest, harass, annoy, injure, threaten or interfere with the other party in any matter whatsoever,
Each party may carry on and engage in any employment, profession, business or other activity os
he or she" may deem advisable for his or her sole use and benefit. Neither party shall interfere
with the uses, ownership, enjoyment or disposition of any property now owned and not specified
herein or property hereafter acquired by the other,
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The consideration for this contract and agreement is the mutual benefit to be obtained by
both of the parties hereto and the covenants and agreements of each of the parties to the other,
The adequacy of the consideration for all agrerments herein contained is stipulated, confessed,
and admitted by the parties, and the parties intend to be legally bound hereby.
Each party to the Agreement acknowledges and declares that he or she,
respectively:
(I) HUSBAND is represented by counsel of his own choosing, namely Mark
D. Schwartz, Esquire of Irwin, McKnight & Hughes; WIFE is represented by
coun~el of her own choosing, namely Matthew], Eshelman, Esquire;
(2) is fully and completely infonned of the facts relating to the subject mailer of
this Agreement and of the rights and liabilities of the parties;
(3) enters into this Agreement voluntarily after receiving the advice of counsel;
(4) has given carp.ful and mature thought to the making of this Agreement;
(5) has carefully read each provision of this Agreement; and
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(6) fully and complctdy undcrstands cach provision of this Agrecmc:nt, both as to
thc subject mailer and Icgal effect.
This Agreement shall become effective immediately as of the date of cxccution.
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It IS the purpose and intent of this Agreement to scllle forever and completely the interest
and obligations of the parties in all property that they own separately, alld all property that would
qualify as marital property under the Pennsylvania Divorce Code, Title 23, Section 401(e), and
that is referred to in this Agreement as "Marital Property", as between themselves. their heirs and
assigns, The parties have attempted to divide their Marital Property iri a manner that confonns to
a just and fair standard, with due regard to the rights of each Party, The division of existing
Marital Property is not intended by the parties to constitute in any way a sale or exchange of
assets, and the division is being effected without the introduction of outside funds or other
property not constituting a part of the marital estate,
It is the further purpose of this Agreement to settle forever and completely any obligation
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under the PeMsylvania Divorce Code relating to spousal support or alimony,
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Each party represents and warrants that he or she has made a full and fair disclosure to the
other of all of his or her property interests of any nature, including any mortgage, pledge, lien,
charge, security interest, encumbrance, or restriction to which any property is subject. Each
party further represents that he or she has made a full and fair disclosure of all debts and
obligations of any nature lor which he or she is currently liable or may become liable, Each
further represents and warrants that he or she has not made any gifts or transfers for inadequate
consideration of Marital Propcrty without the prior conscnt of thc olher,
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Each Party acknowlo:dges that, to the extent desired. he or she has had access to all joint
and separate State and Federal Ta:'( Returns filed by or on behalf of either or both Parties during
marriage.
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SUPPORT: It is the mutual desire of the parties that HUSBAND will not be required to
pay support to the WIFE. WIFE will not provide any financial support to the HUSBAND. The
parties also waive any right they have to receive alimony payments from the other following the
entry of the Divorce Decree in this malter,
8.
PERSONAL PROPERTY: The parties agree that the personal property has been
divided to the parties' mutual satisfaction.
The WIFE hereby waives all right and title which she may have in any personal property
of the HUSBAND, HUSBAND likewise waives any interest which he has in the personal
property of the WIFE, Henceforth, each of the parties shall own. have and enjoy independently
of any claim or right of the other party, all items of personal property of every kind, nature and
description and wherever situated, which are then owned or held by or which may hereafter
belong to the HUSBAND or WIFE with full power to the HUSBAND or the WIFE to dispose of
same as fully and effectually, in all respects and for all purposes as ifhe or she were unmarried.
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AUTOMOBILES: WIFE hereby waives all right. title and interest in any vehicle that
HUSBAND currently owns or may own in the future, HUSBAND shall hold WIFE hannless for
any and all liability associated with the use and purchase of any vehicle he may own, and shall be
soldy responsible for all insurance and other financial responsibility associated with said vehicle,
HUSBAND hereby waives all right, title and interest in any vehicle that WIFE currently owns or
may own in the future, WIFE shall hold HUSBAND harmless for any and all liability associated
with the use and purchase of any vehicle she may own, and shall be solely responsible for all
insurance and other financial responsibility associated with said vehicle,
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MARITAL DEBTS: It is mutually agreed by and between the parties that WIFE shall
assume all liability for and pay and indemnify the HUSBAND against all debts incurred by
WIFE after the date of separation, WIFE represents and warrants to HUSBAND that since the
parties' marital separation she has not contracted or incurred any debt or liability for which
HUSBAND or his estate might be responsible and WIFE funher represents and warrants to
HUSBAND that she 'wiil not contract or incur any debt or liability after the execution of this
Agreement. for which HUSBAND or his estate might be responsible, WIFE shall indemnify and
save HUSBAND hannless from any and all claims or demands made against him by reason of
debts or obligations incurred by her,
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HUSBAND shall assum,: allliahility lor and pay and indemnitY the WIFE against
all debts incurrcd by HUSBAND alier the datc of separation, HUSBAND represents and
warrants to WIFE that since the parties' marital separation he has not contracted or incurred any
debt or liability for which WIFE or her estate might be responsible and HUSBAND further
represents and warrants to WIFE that he will not contract or incur any debt or liability after the
execution of this Agreement, for which WIFE or her estate might be responsible:, HUSBAND
shall indemnitY and save WIFE hannle:ss from any and all claims or demands made against her
by reason of debts or obligations incurred by him,
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INSURANCE AND EMPLOYEE BENEFITS: The parties agree that any life
insurance policies on the life of HUSBAND or WIFE or any other employee benefits, including
but not limited to retirement, profit sharing or medical benefits of either party, shall be their own,
WIFE waives all right, title and claim to HUSBAND's employee b,enefits, and HUSBAND
waives all right, title, and claim to any of WIFE's employee benefits,
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BENEFITS AND BANK ACCOUNTS: WIFE agrees to waive nil right. title and
interest which she may have in the savings or checking or any other bank accounts of the
HUSBAND, The HUSBAND agrees to waive all interest which he has in the bank accounts of
the WIFE,
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HUSBAND shall assume all liability tilr and pay and indemnity the WIFE against
all debts incurred by HUSBAND atkr the dale of separation, HUSBAND represenls and
warrants to WIFE that since the parties' marital separation he has not contracted or incurred any
debt or liability for which WIFE or her estate might be responsible and HUSBAND further
represent~ and warrants to WIFE that he will not contract or incur any debt or liability after the
execution of this Agreement, for which WIFE or her estate might be responsible, HUSBAND
shall indemnify and save WIFE hannless from any and all claims or demands made against her
by reason of debts or obligations incurred by him,
11.
INSURANCE AND EMPLOYEE BENEFITS: The parties agree that any life
insurance policies on the life of HUSBAl'ID or WIFE or any other employee benefits, including
but not limited to retirement, profit sharing or medical benefits of either party, shall be their own,
WIFE waives all right, title and claim to HUSBAND's employee benefits, and HUSBAND
waives all right, title, and claim to any of WIFE's employee benefits,
12,
BENEFITS AND BANK ACCOUNTS: WIFE agrees to waive all right, title and
interest which she may have in the savings or checking or any other bank accounts of the
HUSBAND, The HUSBAND agrees to waive all interest which he has in the bank accounts of
the WIFE,
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VOLUNTARY EXECUTION: The provisions of this Agreement and their legal effect
have been fully explained to the parties by their respective counsel, and each party acknowledges
that the Agreement is fair and equitable, and that it is being entered into voluntarily, and that it is
not the result of any duress or undue inlluence, The provisions of this Agreement are fully
understooa by both parties and each party acknowledges that the Agreement is fair and equitable,
that it is being entered into voluntarily, and that it is not the result of any duress or undue
inlluence.
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ENTIRE AGREEMENT: This Agreement contains the entire understanding of the
parties and there are no representations, warranties, covenants or undertakings other than those
expressly set forth herein,
19.
APPLICABLE LAW: This Agreement shall be construed under the Laws of the
Conunonweallh of Pennsylvania,
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PRIOR AGREEMENTS: It is understood and agreed that any and all property
settlement agreements which mayor have been executed prior to the date and time of this
Agreement are null and void and of no effect.
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COMMONWEAl.TH OF PENNSYLVA~IA
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COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
PERSONALL Y APPEARED BEFORE ME, this I('/lday of ~~R..
1999. a Notary Public, in and for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and County of
Cumberland, KIMBERLY D. MATTHEWS. known to me (or satisfactorily proven) to be the
person whose name is subscribed to the within Marriage Settlemem Agreement, and
acknowledges that she executed the same for the purposes therein contained,
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my
I Notarial Seal
I Manhew J, Eshelman, Notary Public
Camp Hili Boro. Cumberland County
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COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
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COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
PERSONALLY APPEARED BEFORE ME, this JO~ay Ol~.
1999, a Notary Public, in and for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and County of
Cumberland, SCOTT A. MATTHEWS, known to me (er satisfactorily proven) to be the
person whose name is subscribed to the within Marriage Settlement Agreement . and
acknowledges that he executed the same for the purposes therein contained,
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and official seal.
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KIMBERLY 0, MATTHEWS, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiff :
vs. : No, 97-5731
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SCOTT A. MATTHEWS, : CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Defendant : IN DIVORCE
PRAECIPE TO TRANSMIT RECORD
Plaintiff's SS' 160-52-5850
To the Prothonotary: Defendant's SS' 191-46-1353
Transmit the record, together with the following information,
to the Court for entry of a divorce decree:
1. Ground for Divorce: Irretrievable breakdown under S 3301(c)
J' JJ8l(J) (1) of the Divorce Code, (Strike out inapplicable section)
2, Date and Manner of service of the Complaint:
Service by certified mail' P 224 575 130 delivered on November 1,
1997, See Attached Affidavit of Service.
3, (Complete either paragraph (a) or (b).)
(a) Date of execution of the affidavit of coneent
required by S 330l(c) of the Divorce Code: by the Plaintiff
Februarv 13, 1998; by the Defendant December 10, 1999 ,
(b) Date of execution of the affidavit required by S
330l(d) of the Divorce Code: ;
Date of filing of the Plaintiff's affidavit upon
the respondent: ;
Date of service of the Plaintiff's affidavit upon
the respondent: ,
4. Related claims pending: Please incoroorate. without
merqinq, the attached Prooertv Settlement Aqreement of the oarties
into the Divorce Decree,
Date: \-i),).~
5, (Complete either paragraph (a) or (b).)
(a) Date and manner of service of the Notice of
Intention to File Praecipe to Transmit Record, a copy of which
is attached, ;
(b) Date Plaintiff's Waiver of Notice in S 330l(c)
Divorce was filed with the prothonotary: Februarv 19. 199& ;
Date Defendant's Waiver of Notice in S 330l(c)
Divorce was filed with ~7f/;fot,t!orr,otary: December 21. 1999 ,
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Matthew J Eshelman, Esquire
2108 Market Street, Aztec Building
Camp Hill, Pennsylvania 17011-4706
ID' 72655 Tel. (717) 763-1800
Attorney for the Plaintiff
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: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: CIVIL ACTION LAW
; NO. Sl~\ CIVIL 19c11
: CUSTODYNISITATION
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Defendant
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this ~ day of ex \o'a> (' ,upon consideration of the attached complaint,
It is hereby directed that the parties and their respective counsel appear before
\-\")'cx-r\- 'f.., G, \ \0-../, e.~C\. 1 theconcillator, at~e l1'~ Fl Cm\fr-n\ e ~(\IY\h>rmtj
(b fa ,.\\-.w:.,c' _ , on the S" day of lrr r>'K'\Cer, 1991 , at 10:00 A.M., for a
Prehearlng Custody Conference, At such conference, an effort will be made to resolve the
issues in dispute; or If this cannot be accomplished, to define and narrow the Issues to be
heard the court, and to enter into a temporary order, All children age five or older may also
be present at the conference, Failure to appear at the conference may provide grounds
for entry of a temporary or permanent order.
FOR THE COURT:
By: 1(1\ ()~R:k -y, ~%,
Custody Conciliator (itl)
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 FOR BELOW TO FINS OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP,
OFFICE OF THE COURT ADMINISTRATOR
COURTHOUSE, FOURTH FLOOR
CARLISLE, PA 17013
(717) 240-6200
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KIMBERLYD. MATTHEWS,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
No. 1'/ 'Y'13 f (Ii I'; L
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN CUSTODY
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SCOTT A, MATTHEWS,
Defendant
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ORDER
Y.:lU, SCOTT A, MATTHEWS, Defendant in the above-captioned
custody action, have been sued in court to obtain cuctody of the
fcllowing children. Lacee M, Matthews and Dakota S, Matthews.
You are ordered to appear in person at
on the
day of
1997, at
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a Conciliation or Mediation Conference,
a Pre-Trial Conference,
a Hearing before the Court,
If you fail to appear as provided by this Order, an Order for
custody may be entered against you, or the Court may issue a
warrant for your arrest,
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.
COURT ADMINISTRATOR
CUMBERLAND COUNTY COURTHOUSE
ONE COURTHOUSE SQUARE
CARLISLE, PENNSYLVANIA 17013
(717) 240-6200
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES
ACT OF 1990
The Court of Common pleas of Cumberland County is required by law
to complr with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. For
informat on about accessible facilities and reasonable
accommodations available to disabled individuals having business
before the court, please contact our office, All arrangements must
be made at least 72 hours prior to any hearing or business before
the court, You must attend the scheduled conference or hearing.
FOR THE COURT.
DATE.
KIMBERLY D. MATTHEWS, I IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff I CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
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vs. I No,
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SCOTT A, MATTHEWS, I CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Defendant I IN DIVORCE
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
i important to you, including custody or visitation of your children,
When the ground for the divorce is indignities or
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irretrievable breakdown of the marriage, you may request marriage
,! counseling,
A list of marriage counselors is available in the
I Office of the Prothonotary at the Cumberland County Courthouse,
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Carlisle, Pennsylvania,
IF YOU DO NOT FILE A CLAIM FOR ALIMONY, DIVISION OF PROPERTY,
J~WYER'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 ONCB. IF YOU DO
NOT HAVE A LAWYER OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE TUB
, OFFICB SBT FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL UBLP.
COURT ADMINISTRATOR
CUMBERLAND COUNTY COURTHOUSE
1 COURTHOUSE SQUARE
CARLISLE, PA 17013
(717) 240-6200
KIMBERLY D, MATTHEWS, I IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff I CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
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SCOTT A, MATTHEWS, I CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Defendant I IN DIVORCE
COMPLAINT IN DIVORCB UNDBR SECTIONS 3301(c) or 3301(d)
OF THE DIVDRCB CODB
The Plaintiff, KIMBERLY D, MATTHEWS, through her attorneys,
The Law Offices of Patrick F, Lauer, Jr" makes the following
Complaint in Divorcel
1, The Plaintiff, KIMBERLY D, MATTHEWS, is an adult
individual who currently resides at 45 Mare Road, Carlisle,
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17013
2. The Defendant, SCOTT A. MATTHEWS, is an adult individual
who currently resides at 45 Mare Road, Carlisle, Cumberland County,
Pennsylvania 17013
3, The Defendant and the Plaintiff have been bona fide
residents of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for at least six
months immediately prior to the filing of this Complaint,
4. The Plaintiff and the Defendant were married on
February 1, 1992 in Landisburg, Pennsylvania.
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COUNT I - DIVORCE
5, Paragraphs one (1) through four (4) are incorporated
herein by reference as if set forth specifically below.
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6. There have been no prior actions of divorce or for
'I annulment between the partiee.
7. The marriage is irretrievably broken.
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The Plaintiff has been advised that counseling is
available and that the Plaintiff may have the right to request that
the court require the parties to participate in counseling,
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This action is not collusive.
WHEREFORE, the Plaintiff respectfully requests this Honorable
Court grant the Plaintiff relief from the bonds of matrimony and
order a Decree in Divorce.
COUNT II - CUSTODY
10, Paragraphs one (1) through nine (9) are incorporated
herein by reference as if set forth specifically below,
11. There are two (2) dependent children by this marriage as
follows I
Lacee M. Matthews
d,o.b, May 1, 1992
d,o.b, June 15, 1994
Dakota S, Matthews
12. The Plaintiff seeks primary physical custody of all
children born of this marriage as set forth in Paragraph Eleven
(11) ,
13, The minor children are in the custody of both Plaintiff
and Defendant,
14, The Father of the children is the Defendant, currently
residing at the above referenced address, Paragraph Two (2),
15, The Mother of the children is the Plaintiff, currently
residing at the above referenced address, Paragraph One (1) ,
16. During the past five years, the children have resided at
the following address with the following persons I
6/93-present
Plaintiff &
Defendant
45 Mare Road
Carlisle, PA 17013
Newville, PA
Plaintiff &
Defendant
birth-6/93
17. Plaintiff and Defendant both reside with the following
persons I Lacee M, Matthews and Dakota S, Matthews,
18, Plaintiff has not participated as a party or witness, or
in another capacity, in other litigation concerning the custody of
the children in this or another court,
19, Plaintiff has no information of a custody proceeding
concerning the children pending in a ~ourt of this Commonwealth.
20. Plaintiff does not know of a person not a party to the
proceedings who has physical custody of the children or claims to
have custody or visitation rights with respect to the children,
21, The best interests and welfare of the minor children will
be served by granting the relief requested because I
a.
Plaintiff can provide the children with adequate moral,
emotional, and physical surroundings as required to meet
the children's needs;
b. Plaintiff is willing to continue custody of the children.
c. Plaintiff continues to exercise parental duties and
enjoys the love and affection of the children.
22. Each parent whose parental rights to the child have not
been terminated and the person who has physical custody of the
child have been named as parties to this action.
WHEREFORE, The Plaintiff respectfully requests this Honorable
Court grant the Plaintiff rights of majority physical custody and
grant the Defendant rights of visitation,
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WHEREFORE, the Plaintiff, KIMBERLY D, MATTHEWS, respectfully
requests this Honorable Court to equitably divide all marital
property and to enjoin it from being removed, disposed of,
alienated, sold, or otherwise encumbered pending final hearing and
settlement of all claims. The Plaintiff further requests the Court
to incorporate any Stipulation reached by the parties regarding the
division of marital property into the divorce deoreel or, should
the parties fail to reach suoh an agreement, to equitably divide
all marital property,
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Defendant I IN DIVORCE
VBRIPICATION
I verify that the statements made in this Complaint are true
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
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No. 97-5731
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE
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SCOTT A, MATTHEWS,
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AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICB
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2. The marriage of the Plaintiff and the Defendant is
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3. I consent to the entry of a final decree of divorce
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Defendant I IN DIVORCE
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Defendant I IN DIVORCE
PLAINTIFF'S WAIVBR OF NOTICB OF INTBNTION
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UNDBR SBCTION 330llcl OF THB DIVORCB CODH
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2, 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,
3. 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.
4. I verify that the statements made in this affidavit are
true and correct. I understand that false statements herein are
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DBFENDANT'S AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT
UNDER SECTION 330llcl OF THB DIVORCB CODE
1. A complaint in divorce under Section 3301(c) of the
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DBFENDANT'S WAIVER OF NOTICB OF IHTBN'rION
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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,
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art! divorced from the bonds of motrimony,
The court retains jurisdiction of the following claims which have
been raised of record in this action for which a final order has not yet
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MARRIAGE SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT
TillS AGREEMENT made this t1! day Of~~ 1 ')I)C), hy
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WHEREAS, HUSBAND and WIFE were lawfully married on February 1. 1992, in
Landishurg, Pennsylvania. The parties hereto agree and covenant as follows:
1.
The parties intend to maintain separatc and penn anent domiciles and to live apart from
each other, It is the intent and purpose of this Agreemenllo set forth Ihe respective rights and
duties of the parties while they continue to live apart from each other.
2,
The parties have attempted to divide Iheir matrimonial property in a manner which
confanns to a just and right standard, with due regard to the rights of each party, It is the intent
of the parties that such division shall be final and shall forcver determine their respective rights,
The division of existing marital property is not intended by the parties to constitute in any way a
sale or exchange of assets,
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Funh~r, th~ puni~s ugr~.: to continu.: living separutely und upun Irom th~ oth~r at uny
pluce or places thm he or sh.: muy sel~ct as they huve h~r~tofore been doing, Neither puny shull
molest, harass, annoy, injure, threaten or interf~re with the other pany in any mailer whatsoever,
Each pany may carry on and engage in any employment, prol'<:ssion, business or other activity as
h~ or she may de~m ad\'isabl~ for his or her sole us~ and bendil. Neither pany shall interfere
with the uses, ownership, enjoyment or disposition of any propeny now owned and not specified
herein or property hereufter acquired by the other,
4,
The consideration for this contract and agreement is the mutual bene tit to be obtained by
both of the panics hereto and the covenants and agreements of each of the panies to th~ other,
The adequacy of the consideration for all agreements herein contained is stipulated, confessed,
and admilled by the panics, and the panies intend 10 be legally bound hereby,
Each pany to the Agreem~nt acknowledges and d~clares that he or sh~,
resp~ctively:
(I) HUSBAND is represent~d by counsel of his own choosing. namely Mark
D, Schwanz, Esquire of Irwin, McKnight & Hughes; WIFE is represented by
counsel of her own choosing, namely Matth~w j, Eshelman, Esquire;
(2) is fully and completely infonned of th~ facts relating to the subject matter of
this Agreement and of the rights and liabilities of the panics;
(3) enters into this Agreement voluntarily atier receiving the advice of counsel;
(4) has given careful and mature thought to the making of this Agreement;
(5) has carefully read each provision of this Agrccm~nt; and
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This Agreement shall b~~ome d'1i:~ti\'C immeJiately liS of the Jate of exe~utiol1,
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It is the purpose and intent of Ihis Agn:ementto sellle forever and completely the interest
and obligations of the parties in all property that they own separately, and all property that would
qualify as marital property under the Pennsylvania Divorce Code, Title 23, Se~tion 401(e), and
that is reli:rred to in this Agreement as "Marital Property", as between themselves. their heirs and
assigns, The parties have allempted 10 divide their Marital Propcrty in a manner thai cont{mns to
a just and fair standard. with due regard to the rights of each Party, The division of existing
Marilal Property is not intended by the panics 10 constitute in any way a sak or exchange of
assets. and the division is being elfected without the introduction of outside funds or other
property not constituting a part of the marital estate,
It is the further purpose of this Agreement to sellle forever and completely any obligation
unde,' the Pennsylvania Divorce Code relating to spousal support or alimony,
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Each pany represents and warrants that he or she has made a full and fair disclosure to the
other of all of his or her property interests of any nature, including any mortgage. pledge. lien.
charge. security interest, encumbrance, or restriction to which any property is subject. Each
party funher represents that he or she has made a full and lair disclosure of all debls and
obligations of any nature lilr which he or she is ~urrenlly liable or may become liable, Each
funher represenls and warrants that he or she has not made any gins or transli:rs lor inadequate
~onsideralion of Marital Property wilhout the prior wnsent of the other,
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AUTOMOBILES: WIFE hereby w,liws all right. title and interest in any vchide that
HUS8AND ~urr~l1lly Ilwns or Illay own in the future, HUSBAND shall hllld WIFE harmless Illr
any and all liability assodated with the use and purchase of any vehi~le he may own, and shall be
solely responsible for all insuran~e and oth~r Iinancial responsibility assodatc:d with said vehicle,
HUSBAND hereby waives all right, title and interest in any vchide that WIFE ~urrently owns or
may IlIVn in the liuun:, WIFE: shall hold HUSIJAl'<D harmless for any and all liability associated
with the use and purchase of any vehicle she may own, and shall be solely responsible tor all
insurance and other financial responsibility associated with said vehide,
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I\1ARIT AL DEBTS: It is mutually agreed by and between the parties that WIFE shall
assume all liability for and pay and indemnify the HUSBAND against all debts incurred by
WIFE after the date of separation, WIFE represents and warrants to HUSBAND that since the
parties' marital separation she has not contracted or incurred any debt or liability for which
HUSBAND or his estate might be responsible and WIFE further represents and warrants to
HUS8A~D that she wiil not contract or incur any debtor liability after the execution oflhis
Agreement. lor which HUSBA:o.;D or his estate might be responsible, WIFE shall indemnify and
save HUSBAND hannless Irom any and all daims or demands made against him by reason of
debts or obligations incurred by her,
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all d~bts in~urred by IIUSBAND ali~r Ih~ ll"te or s~paralion, HUSBAND represents and
warranls to WIF E Ihat since Ihe p;lrties' marital scparation h~ has not contracl~d or incurred any
debt or liability for which WIFE or h~r est"l~ might h~ responsible and HUSBAND further
represel1ls and warrants to WIFE that he will not contract or incur any debt or liability aller the
execution of this Agreement, for which \\fIFE or her estate might be responsible, HUSBAND
shall indemnitY and save WIFE hannless from allY and all claims or d.:mands made against her
by reason of d.:bts or obligations incurred by him,
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INSURANCE AND EMPLOYEE BE~EFITS: The parties agree that any iiI'.:
insurance policies on th.: life of HUSBAND or WIFE or any other employee benefits, including
but not limited to retirement, profit sharing l'f medical benefits of either party, shall be their own,
WIFE waives all right, title and claim to HUSBAND's employee benefits. and HUSBAND
waives all right, tith:, and claim to any of WIFE's employee benefits.
12.
BENEFITS AND BANK ACCOUNTS: WIFE agrees to waive nil right, title and
interest which she may have in the savings or checking or any other bank accounts of the
HUSBAND, The HUSBAND agrees to waive all interest which he has in the bank accounts of
the WIFE,
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J1USIl,\ND shall aSSlll1l~ allliahilily ti,r and pay and ind~ll1nil)' lh~ WIFE ag,'insl
all d~hls incurred h)' IIUSBAND alkr Ihe datc or s~paralion, HUSBAND repr~sents and
warrants to WIFE that since the panics' marital separation he has not contracted or incurred any
d~ht or liahility lilr which WIFE or h~r estate might be responsihle and HUSBAND further
represents and warrants to WIFE Ihat he will not contract or incur any debt or liability atier the
execution of this Agreement, li1r which WIFE or her estate might be responsibl.:, HUSBAND
shall indemnifY and save WIFE hannless ii'om any and all claims or demands made against her
by reason of debls or obligations incurred by him,
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INSURANCE AND EMPLOYEE BENEFITS: The parties agree that any life
insurance policies on the life of HUSBAND or WIFE or any other employee benefits, including
but not limited to rctiremcnt, protit sharing or mcdical b,metits of either party, shall be their own,
WIFE waives all right, title and claim to HUSBAND's employee bene tits, and HUSBAND
waives all right, title, and claim to any of WIFE's employee bene tits,
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BENEFITS AND BANK ACCOUNTS: WIFE agrees to wllh'e all right, title and
intercst which she may have in the savings or checking or any other hank accounts of the
HUSBAND, The HUSBAND agrces to waive all interest which he has in the bank accounts of
the WIFE,
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INCOME TAX EXEMPTIONS FOR CIIILDREN: Th~ incl1m~ tn,~ ~xel11ption for
the parti~s minor ehildr~n will b~ d~dd~d y~arly by agr~el11~ntof the parties,
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DIVORCE: The parties both agr~~ to eoop~rat~ with each other in obtaining a linal
divorce of Ihe marriage, It is agreed that th~ parties will execute and file the consents necessary
to obtain the divorce, Any party who fails to cooperate with oblaining lhe Divorce shall pay nil
the costs and legal fees of the party who is seeking the divorce,
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BREACH: If either party breaches any provisions of this Agreement, the other party
shall have Ihe right. at his or her election, to sue for damages for such breach or seek such other
remedies or relief as may be available to him or her. and the party breaching this contract should
be responsible lor payment of legal fees and costs incurred by the other in enforcing their rights
under this Agreement.
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ADDITIONAL INSTRUMENTS: Each of the parties shall from time to time, at the
request of the other, execute, acknowledge and deliver to the other party any and all further
instruments that may be reasonably required to give full force and elrect to the provisions of this
Agreement.
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PA YMENT OF COSTS: Till: parti~s agr~e to pay till' their own costs required to obtain
und clll11plete the divorce,
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WAIVER OF CLAIMS AGAINST ESTATES: Except as herein otherwise provided,
each party may dispose of his or her property in any way. and each party hereby waives and
relinquishes any and ull rights he or she may now huve or hen:after acquire, under Ihe present or
future laws of uny jurisdiction, to shure in the property or the estate of the other as a result of the
murilal relutionship. including withoUl limitalion, dower, curtesy. stututory allowance, widow's
allowance, right to take in intestacy, righl to take against the Will of the other. and right to act as
administrator or executor of the other's estate, and each will, at the request of the other, execute,
acknowledge and deliver any and all instruments which may be necessary or advisable to carry
into effect this mutual waiver and relinquishment of all such interests, rights and claims,
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereunto have set their hands and seals the day
and year lirst above written,
WITNESSES:
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COUNTY ()f' CUMBERI.ANIl
PERSONALLY APPEAREIl BEFORE !\IE, this /)-tHday of Ah.x:M~R-
1999, a Notary Puhli<:, in ,md l(lr th~ CllInmon\V~alrh of P~nnsylvania and County of
CUll1h~r1and, KIMBERLY D. :\IA TTHEWS, known to me (or satisfactorily proven) to be the
p~rson \\'hos~ nam~ is sul>sc: ib~d to Ih~ within Marriage Sellkmem Agreement, and
acknowledges that she ex~eut~d the same lllr the purposes therein contained,
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my
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COM!\IONWEAL TH OF PENNSYL VANIA
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PERSONALLY APPEARED BEFORE !\IE, this P~ay Ol~.
1999, a Notary Public, in and for the Commonwealrh of Pennsylvania and County of
Cumberland. SCOTT A. MATTHEWS, known to me (or satisfactorily proven) to be the
person whose name is subscribed to the within Marriage Selllement Agreement . and
acknowledges that he executed the same for th~ purpos~s th~rein contain~d,
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have h~r~unto s~t my hand and ofticial seal.
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Notarial Seal
Dew A. MOllison. Notary Public
Calli;::l\) Bora, Cumberland COUllty
MV Corl,mlssion E.JlpiroS Dec. 15, 2000
M.)mt;..r. l'el':-,,;,I':ilniJ Assoc!ation 01 Notaries
~EC 11 1997
SCOTT A, MATTHEWS,
Defendant
,IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
'CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
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,CIVIL ACTION - LAW
, 9'7-S7JI
lNO, 95 4352 CIVIL TERM
'IN CUSTODY
ICIMBERZ,Y D, MATTHEWS,
Plaintiff
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this &'
COURT ORDER
day of December, 1997, the Conciliator being
advised that the parties have reached an agreement, the Conciliator
relinquishes jurisdiction.
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KIMBERLY D, MATfHEWS,
RESPONDENT
: IS THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, P.:NNSYL VANIA
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v.
NO. 97.S7JI CIVIL
scorf A. MATfHEWS.
PETITIONER
IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this \ L\ day of \ I \...., II "L, 1998. upon consideration of the
attached petition, i! is hereby directed that the parties and their respective counsel appear before
\-~\~'C\- ,/, l-, \\ "'1 ' Esquire, the conciliator, at \I.~ 4"'Flc-(\~'ln\\,"Qn,
( '''''''I h',\ (0 I" cl!>1i'c. on t e _ day of . 199~ at_, M, for a Pre.
Hearing Custody Conference, At such conference, an eOort will be made to resolve the issues in dispute;
or if this cannot be accomplished, to define and narrow the issues to be heard by the Court and to enter
into a temporary order, All children age five or older may also be present at the conference, Failure to
appear at this conference may provide grounds for entry of a temporary or permanent order,
By the Court,
By:-'-Kt\W!).1 ~x. ,~~\ ~D'-\ f."'6" f '1\t~ .
Custody Conciliator (~ j\J
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 CA.'I/ GET LEGAL HELP.
Court Administrator
Cumberland County Courthouse
I Courthouse Square, 4th Floor
Carlisle. Pennsylvania 17013
(717) 240-6200
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES
ACT OF 1990
The Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County is required by law to comply with the
Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, For information about accessible facilities and reasonable
accommodations available to disabled individuals having business before the court, please contact our
office, All arrangements must be made at least 72 hours prior to any hearing or busincss before the
court, You must attend the scheduled conference or hearing,
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: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, P~NNSYLVANIA
NO. 97-5731 CIVIL
KIMBERLY D. MATIHEWS,
RESPONDENT
SCOTI A. MA TIHEWS,
PETITIONER
IN CUSTODY
PETITION FOR CUSTODY
AND NOW, comes the petitioner, Scott A, Matthews, by and through his attorneys,
Irwin, McKnight & Hughes, and files this Petition for Custody making the following statement:
I, The Petitioner is Scott A, Matthews, an adult individual residing at 45 Mare Road,
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013,
2. The Respondent is Kimberly D, Matthews, an adult individual residing at 3703
Enola Road, Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013.
3. The parties are the parents of Lacee M, Matthews, born May 5. 1992, and of
Dakota S, Matthews, born June IS, 1994..
4. Petitioner, Scott A, Matthews, is the natural father of Lacee M. Matthews and
Dakota S, Matthews,
S. Respondent, Kimberly D. Matthews, is the natural mother of Lacee M. Matthews
and Dakota S. Matthews,
6. Since the birth of the parties' children and continuing until December 27, 1997.
the children have been in the shared custody of both Petitioner and Respondent.
7. Beginning on December 27, 1997, Respondent began residing at her current
address as stated in paragraph two (2) above, and at that time took primary physical custody of
the children,
8, The Petitioner believes and therefore avers that the best interests of the children
would be served if primary physical custody be exercised by the Petitioner. with periods of
partial physical custody exercised by the Respondent.
WHEREFORE, the Petitioner respectfully requests that this Honorable Court enter an Order
granting primary physical custody of the parties' minor children to the Petitioner, with periods of
partial physical custody exercised by the Respondent as this Honorable Court deems appropriate,
Respectfully submitted
IRWIN, McKNIGHT & HUGHES
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an lei . DeArment, Esquire
60 West Pomfret Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 249-2353
Supreme Court 1.0, No: 77946
Date: January ,a... 1998
Attorney for the Petitioner,
Scoll A, Matthews
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KIMBERLY D. I\IA TTHEWS,
RESPONDENT
: IN THE COURT OF COM~ION PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
NO. 97-5731 CIVIL
SCOTT A. I\IA TTHEWS,
PETITIONER
IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
Ai"'lD NOW, this day of ,1998, upon consideration oftbe
attached petition, it is hereby directed that the parties and their respective counsel appear before
, Esquire. the conciliator, at
,on the _ day C'f ,1997, at_, M, for a Pre-
Hearing Custody Conference. At such conference, an effort will be made to resolve the issues in dispute;
or if this cannot be accomplished, to defme and narrow the issues to be heard by the Court and to enter
into a temporary order, All children age five or older may also be present at the conference, Failure to
appear at this conference may provide grounds for entry of a temporary or permanent order,
By the Court.
By:
Custody Conciliator
YOU SHOULD TAKE TmS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU DO NOT
HAVE A LAWYER OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHO:-olE THE OFFICE SET
FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CA."'l GET LEGAL HELP.
Court Administrator
Cumberland County Courthouse
I Courthouse Square, 4th Floor
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
(717) 240-6200
Ai\lERICA."'lS "lTH DISABILITIES
ACT OF 1990
The Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County is required by law to comply with the
Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, For information about accessible facilities and reasonable
accommodations available to disabled individuals having business before the court, please conl~ct our
oftice, All arrangements must be made at least 72 hours prior to any hearing or business before the
court, You must attend the scheduled conference or hearing,
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KIMBERLY D. MATTHEWS,
RESPONDENT
I IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
I CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
NO. 97.5731 CIVIL
SCOTT A. MATTHEWS,
PETITIONER
IN CUSTODY
PETITION FOR CUSTODY
AND NOW, comes the petitioner, Scott A, Matthews, by and through his attorneys,
Irwin, McKnight & Hughes, and files this Petition for Custody making the following statement:
I, The Petitioner is Scott A. Matthews, an adult individual residing at 45 Mare Road,
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013,
2, The Respondent is Kimberly D. Matthews, an adult individual residing at 3703
Enola Road, Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013,
3. The parties are the parents of Lacee M, Matthews, born May 5, 1992, and of
Dakota S, Matthews, born June IS, 1994..
4, Petitioner, Scott A, Matthews, is the natural father of Lacee M, Matthews and
Dakota S, Matthews,
5, Respondent, Kimberly D. Matthews, is the natural mother of Lacee M. Matthews
and Dakota S, Mdtthews,
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C1, Sin~e Ihe hirth of the partie~' children und continuinll until Decemher 27, 1997.
Ihe children have heen in the ~hared custody ufhoth Petitioner uml Respondent.
7, Beginning on December 27, 191)7, Re~pondent hellUn residing at her current
address us stated in paragruph two (2) ahove, and ut thuttime took primary physical custody of
the children,
8, The Petitioner believes and thereliue avers that tile best interests of the children
would be served if primary physicul custody be exercised by the Petitioner, with periods of
partial physicul eustlldy exercised by the Respnndenl.
WIIEREFORE. the Petitioner respectfully reljuests tbat this I [onorable Court enter an Order
granting primary physical custody of the purties' minllt children 10 Ihe Petitioner, with periods of
purtial physicul custody exercised by tbe Respundent us this lIonornble Court deems appropriate,
Respecttillly subl1lilled
IRWIN, !\IeKNIGIIT & 1I1'GHES
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IInle \ . DeArment, ESljulre
tlO West Pomfret Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 249-2353
Supreme ('uurt 1.0, No: 77946
Date: January ,a.., 1998
Allomey Illr the Petitioner,
Scott A, Mallhews
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KIMBERLY D.MATl'm:WS,
RESPONIlENT
IIN 'I'm: ('OlJltT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
I ClI:\lIIt:IU..\NIl COUNTY, Pt:l'iNSYLV ANIA
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I NO. 97.~7JI CIVIL
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I IN <:USTOIl\'
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SCOTT A.I\IAl"l'm:ws.
PETITIONER
ORIlt:lt OJ" COURT
ANIl NOW,lhi~ _____ IIuy Ill', _ _____.____., 1998, upun consideration of the
allnchell pctilllln. II i. hcrchy llircl'lcII 111111 lhc purtlc. unll thcir rcspcctlve counsel appear before
, EKljllire, lhe cllnciliator, at
,Ilnllw___ _ __-' IIuy \If __._.__.______,1997, at _' M, for a Pre-
Hearinll Cusllllly Confcrcllcc, AI slIch l'IlIlI'crcllcc, un cfli)rt will be madc to resolve the issues in dispute;
or if Ihis canlllll hc IICCIllllpIlKhl'J, hI .Icl1nc 111111 lIurrllW Ihe Issucs 10 be heard by the Court and to enter
into u tempornry Imlcr, All chllJrcnllllc I1w Ilr oldcr IIlIlY IIlsu be prcscnt at the conference, Failure to
appcur lit Ihls conl'crcncc lIluy Ilrllvhlc IIr\lllllll. lilr cnlry of IItcmpurnry or pennanent order,
By the Court,
By:
Cu.todY Conciliator
YOU NIIOUI.U 'l'AIO: 'l'IIlS 1'.\I't:R '1'0 \'OUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU DO NOT
I1A Vt: A I.A Wyt:R OR CANNO'l' A....ORIl ONE, GO 1'0 OR TELEPIIONE THE OFFICE SET
.'ORTII IIt:1.0W '1'0 t'lNU OUT WIIERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP.
CIlurt Adllllnlstrntor
Cumberlund COllllty Courthouse
1 Courth\lll.c Square, 4lh Floor
Cllrlisle, Pennsylvania \7013
(717) 24().6200
AMEIUC,\NS WITIIIIISADlI.ITlES
ACT OF 1990
The Court Ill' Cummon Plclls of Cumberland Counly Is required by law to comply with the
,\mcriclllll wllh IlI.nhlllllcl Act uf 19l)(), Fur infunnation nbout accessible facilities and reasonable
lIccolllmodlltlons nvallnble 10 disabled individuals baving business bcfore the court, please contact our
"mcc, AllllrTDnllCIllClIl1 musl be made nt least 71 hours prior to any hcaring or business before the
CIlllrt, You mUa! allclld Ihe scheduled conference or hearing,
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KIMBERLY D. MATTHEWS
Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
vs.
: NO. 97.5731
SCOTT A. MATTHEWS
Defendant
:CIVIL ACTION. LAW
:IN DIVORCE
PRAECIPE
TO: LAWRENCE E. WELKER, PROTHONOTARY:
Please enter my appearance on behalf of the Defendant, Scott A. Matthews.
Respectfully Submitted,
February 13, 1998
IRWIN, McKNIGHT & HUGHES
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ani . eArment, Es~ulre
60 West Pomfret Street
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
(717)249-2353
Attorney for the Defendant
Scott A. Matthews
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NO. 97.5731 CIVIL
SCOTT A. MATTIIEWS,
PETITIONER
IN CUSTODY
PRAECIPE TO WITJIDRA W CUSTODY PETITION
TO: CURTIS R. LONG, PROTIIONOT ARY
PlellSe withdraw the Petition for Custody whieh was filed on behalf of the Petitioner on January
12, 1998 in relation to the above-captioned mailer.
Date: January 15, 1998
Respectfully submitted,
IRWIN, McKNIGHT & HUGHES
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Supreme Court I. D. No. 77946
60 West Pomfret Street
CarlIsle, Pennsylvania 17013
(717) 249-2353
Attorney for Petitioner,
" lieott A. Matthews
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Daniel W. DeArment, do hereby certify that lam this day serving a true and correet
copy of the foregoing Praecipe to Withdraw Petition for Custody upon the person, and in the
manner indicated below, which service satisfies the requirements of the Pennsylvania Rules of
Civil Procedure, by depositing the same with the United States Post Office in Carlisle,
Pennsylvania, postage prepaid and addressed lIS follows:
Matthew J. Eshelman, Esquire
Law Offices of Patrick F. Lauer, Jr.
2108 Market Street, Aztec Building
Camp Hili, Pennsylvania 17011-4706
IRWIN, McKNIGHT & HUGHES
By
Date: January IS, 1998
Danle eArment, Esquire
60 West Pomfret Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
717-249-2353
Supreme Court 1.0. #: 77946
Attorney for the Petitioner,
Scott A. Matthews
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