HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-0344JEAN M. DAVISON,
VS.
SCOTT A. DAVISON,
Plaintiff
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PA
5
CIVIL ACTION-LAW
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 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 Court Administrator, Cumberland County Courthouse, Hanover Street, Carlisle, PA.
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.
Cumberland County Bar Association
2 Liberty Avenue
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 249-3166
JEAN M. DAVISON,
Plaintiff
· IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
· CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
vs. NO. ~.~ ~ ~ ~
SCOTT A. DAVISON,
Defendant
· CIVIL ACTION-LAW
· DIVORCE
COMPLAINT IN DIVORCE
AND NOW COMES Plaintiff, Jean M. Davison, by her attorneys, Purcell, Krug &
Hailer, and avers as follows:
DIVORCE PURSUANT TO SECTION 3301(c) or 3301(d)
OF THE DIVORCE CODE
1. Plaintiff is Jean M. Davison, an adult individual whose current address is 1106
Yverdon Drive, B-7, Camp Hill, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17011.
2. Defendant is Scott A. Davison, an adult individual whose current address is 485
Paddletown Road, Etters, York County, Pennsylvania 17319.
3. Plaintiff and Defendant have been bona fide residents of the Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania for at least six (6) months immediately prior to the filing of this Complaint.
4. Plaintiff and Defendant were married on August 28, 1992, in Mechanicsburg,
Pennsylvania.
5. There have been no prior actions in divorce or annulment between the parties.
6. The Plaintiff avers that there are two children of the parties under the age of 18:
Sabrina L. Davison, born May 16, 1993 and Katrina L. Davison, born March 15, 1997.
7. Neither of the parties in this action is presently a member of the Armed Forces.
8. The Plaintiff and Defendant are both citizens of the United States.
9. The Social Security Number of the Plaintiff is 183-50-9282 and the Social Security
Number of the Defendant is 196-52-8173.
10. The marriage is irretrievably broken.
11. Plaintiff has been advised of the availability of counseling and that the Plaintiff
may have the right to request that the Court require the parties to participate in counseling.
Being so advised, Plaintiff does not request that the Court require the parties to participate in
counseling prior to a divorce decree being handed down by the Court.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff requests this Honorable Court to enter a Decree:
Dated:
PURCELL, KRUG & HALLER
By
~orth Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17102
(717)234-4178
VERIFICATION
I verify that the statements made in the foregoing Complaint in Divorce
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.
Dated:
n M. Davison
JEAN M. DAVISON,
Plainitff
VS.
SCOT~ A. DAVISON,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
·
: CIVIL ACTION-LAW
: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 after this Affidavit has been served on you or the
statements will be admitted.
PLAINTIFF'S AFFIDAVIT UNDER SECTION 3301(d)
OF THE DIVORCE CODE
1. The parties to this action separated September 2000 and have continued to live
separate and apart for a period of at least two 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.
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
unsworn falsification to authorities.
Date: /'- ~/~' (::23
an~ M. Davison
JEAN M. DAVISON,
Plaintiff
VS.
SCOTT A. DAVISON,
Defendant
· IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
· CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 03-344 Civil
CIVIL ACTION-LAW
IN DIVORCE
AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
) SS:
COUNTY OF DAUPHIN
I, Carol Masich, secretary to, John W. Purcell, Jr., Attorney for the Plaintiff in the above
action, hereby swear and affirm that on the 23~d day of January, 2003, I sent, by certified mail,
return receipt requested, deliver to addressee only, a certified copy of the Complaint in
Divorce, containing Notice to Defend and Claim Rights to Scott A. Davison, the Defendant in
the above action. The return receipt, duly signed by the Defendant is attached hereto and
made a part hereof as Exhibit "A".
Sworn and subscribed to
before me this bm day
of ~-~A~/ , 2003.
t
/ Notary Public '
Carol Masich
Secretary to John W. Purcell, Jr.
fNOTARIAL SEAL
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,My ~ Expires March 17, 2003
· Complete items 1, 2, and 3. Also complete
item 4 if Restricted Delivery is desired.
· Print your name and address on the reverse
so that we can return the card to you.
· Attach this card to the back of the mailpiece,
or on the front if space permits.
1. Article Addressed to:__
A. Signatu~re
[] Agent
B. Received by (Printed Name) Date of Delivery
is delivery address different from item 17 [] Yes
If YES, enter delivery address below: [] 1~,~1
2. Article Number
PS Form 3811, August 2001 Domestic Return Receipt
I~ Certified Mail [] Express Mail
[] Registered [] Return Receipt for Merchandise
[] Insure._____.~d Mail [] C.O.D.
4. Restricted Delivery? (Extra Fee) ~ Yes
102595~02-M-0835
r-1 ~ Certified Fee
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[ Return Receipt Fee
ru (Endorsement Required)
Restricted Delivery Fee
(Endorsement Required)
Total Postage & Fees
Postmark
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Exhibit "^"
JEAN M. DAVlSON,
Plaintiff
VS.
SCOTT A. DAVISON,
Defendant
· IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
· CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 03-344 Civil
CIVIL ACTION-LAW
IN DIVORCE
AMENDED AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
) SS:
COUNTY OF DAUPHIN
I, Carol Masich, secretary to, John W. Purcell, Jr., Attorney for the Plaintiff in the above
action, hereby swear and affirm that on the 23rd day of January, 2003, I sent, by certified mail,
return receipt requested, deliver to addressee only, a certified copy of the Complaint in
Divorce, containing Notice to Defend and Claim Rights and Plaintiff's Affidavit under Section
3301(d) of the Divorce Code to Scott A. Davison, the Defendant in the above action. The
return receipt, duly signed by the Defendant is attached hereto and made a part hereof as
Exhibit "A".
Carol Masich
Secretary to John W. Purcell, Jr.
Sworn and subscribed to
before me this /()r4day
of ~g/~£U/~£~ ,2003.
~(~tary Publi~ /
NOTARIAL SEAL
C_,omrnteelon Expires Mamfl 17, 2003
· Complete items 1, 2, and 3. Also complete
item 4 if Restricted Delivery is desired.
· Print your name and address on the reverse
so that we can return the card to you.
· Attach this card to the back of the mailpiece,
or on the front if space permits.
1. Article Addressed to:
A. Signatu.re
X ,, .~..-~'1 [] Agent
B. Received by (Printed Name) C. Date of Delivery
D. Is delive~ address different from item 1 ? ~ Yes
If YES, enter delive~ address below:
3. Service Type
[~ Certified Mail [] Express Mail
[] Registered [] Return Receipt for Merchandise
[] Insured Mail [] C.O.D.
' 4. Restricted Delivery? (Extra Fee) ~ Yes
2. Article Number
(Transfer from service label) (~,%%'" ,.,~ ~ ,
PS Form 3811, August 2001
Domestic Return Receipt
102595-02M-0835
~- Post;~ee
r'=l , Certified
~ Return Receipt Fee
rg (Er~dorsement Required)
Restricted Dellvew Fee
(Endorsement Required)
Total Postage &
' ~ Box No
Exhibit "A"
JEAN M. DAVISON,
VS.
SCOTT A. DAVISON,
Plaintiff
Defendant
· IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
· CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
· NO. 03-344 CIVIL
· CIVIL ACTION-LAW
· IN DIVORCE
NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REQUEST ENTRY OF DIVORCE DECREi-
TO: SCOTT A. DAVISON, DEFENDANT
You have been sued in an action for Divorce. You have failed to answer the Complaint or
file a Counteraffidavit to the Plaintiffs Affidavit. Therefore, on or after APRIL 3, 2003, the
Plaintiff can request the Court to enter a final Decree in Divorce.
If you do not file with the Prothonotary of the Court an Answer with your signature
notarized or verified or a Counteraffidavit by the above date, the Court can enter a final
Decree in Divorce. Unless you have already filed with the Court a written claim for economic
relief, you must do so by the above date or the Court may grant the Divorce and you will lose
forever the right to ask for economic relief.
A COUNTERAFFIDAVIT WHICH YOU MAY FILE WITH THE PROTHONOTARY OF THE
COURT IS ATTACHED TO THIS NOTICE.
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.
Cumberland County Bar Association
2 Liberty Avenue
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 249-3166
JEAN M. DAVISON,
VS.
SCOq'r A. DAVISON,
Plaintiff
Defendant
· IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
· CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
· NO. 03-344 CIVIL
· CIVIL ACTION-LAW
· IN DIVORCE
DEFENDANT'S COUNTER-AFFIDAVIT
UNDER ,SECTION 3301(d) OF TgP.. DIVORCE CODF,
1. Check either (a) or (b):
(a) I do not oppose the entry of a Divorce Decree.
(b) I oppose the entry of a Divorce Decree because (Check (i), (ii) or both):
~ (i) The parties to this action have not lived separate and apart for a period of at least
?
two years.
~ (ii) The marriage is not irretrievably broken.
2. Check either (a) or (b):
~ (a) I do not wish to make any claims for economic relief. 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.
.. (b) I wish to claim economic relief which may include alimony, division of property,
lawyer's fees or expenses or other important rights.
I verify that the statements made in this counteraffidavit 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 unswom falsification to authorities.
Date:
Defendant
NOTICE: If you do not wish to oppose the entry of a Divorce Decree and you do not wish to
make any claim for economic relief, you need not file this Counteraffidavit.
JEAN M. DAVISON,
Plaintiff
VS.
SCOTT A. DAVISON,
'Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
i CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: NO. 03-344
;
;
: CIVIL ACTION - DIVORCE
PRAECIPE TO ENTER APPE~RA~._C_.E
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Please enter my appearance on behalf of the Defendant:, Scott A. Davison, in the above-
referenced matter.
DATE: July 14, 2004
Respectfully submitted,
xane S. B~:er, Esquire -
Supreme Com't ID #53200
27 South Arlene Street
Post Office Box 6443
Harrisburg, PA 17112-0443
(717) 671-9600
JEAN M. DAVISON,
VS.
SCOTT A. DAVISON,
Plaintiff
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: NO. 03-344 CIVIL
:
: CIVIL ACTION-LAW
: IN DIVORCE
DEFENDANT'S COUNTER-AFFIDAVIT
UNDER SECTION 3301(d) OF THE DIVORCE CODE
1. Check either (a) or (b):
~(a) I do not oppose the entw of a Divorce Decree.
(b) I oppose the entry of a Divorce Decree because (Check (i), (ii) or both):
(i) The parties to this action have not lived separate and apart for a period of at least
two years.
__. (ii) The marriage is not irretrievably broken.
2. Check either (a) or (b):
(a) I do not wish to make any claims for economic relief. 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.
~//(b) I wish to claim economic relief which may include alimony, division of property,
lawyer's fees or expenses or other important rights.
I verify that the statements made in this counteraffidavit are tree and correct. I
understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S.
Section 4904 relating to unswom falsification to authorities.
Date:
Defendant
NOTICE: If you do not wish to oppose the entry of a Divorce Decree and you do not wish to
make any claim for economic relief, you need not file this Counteraffidavit.
SEPARATION' AND PROPERTY SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT, made this q~x
_ day of _~- ,2004, by and between
Jean M. Davison, hereinafter referred to as "Wife", and Scett A. Davison, hereinafter referred
to as "Husband".
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, Husband and Wife were lawfully mantled on August 28, 1992; and
WHEREAS, two children were born of this marriage; and
WHEREAS, certain differences have arisen between the parties as a result of which
they separated in September 2000 and now live separate aud apart from one another, and are
demrous therefore, of entenng into an Agreement which wiJ~ dmtribute their marital property
m a mariner which is considered to be an equitable division of all joint property, and will
provide for the mutual responsibilities and rights growing out of the marriage relationship;
and
WHEREAS, there has been a complete disclosure of the earnings and property of
each party, and each understands his/her rights under the Divorce Code of the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; and
~ArHEREAS, the parties hereto, after being properly advised by their respective
counsel, Wife by her attorney, John W. Purcen, Jr. and Husband by his attorney Diane
Sommers Banker, have come to the agreement, which follows:
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the above recitals and the following
covenants and promises mutually made and mutually to be kept, the parties heretofore,
intending to be legally bound, covenant, promise and agree as follows:
Separation and Property Settlement A~'eement between Jean M. Dav~on and Scott A. Davison ~
1. Separation. It shall be lawflfl for each patay at all times hereafter to live separate
and apart from the other patay at such place that he or she may from time to time choose or
deem fit. The foregoing provision shall not be taken as an admission on the part of either
party of the lawfulness of the causes leading to their living apart.
2. Interference. Each party shall be free from interference, authority and contact by
the other, as fully as if he or she were single and unmatTied, except as may be necessary to
carry out the provisions of this Agreement. Neither party shall molest the other nor attempt
to endeavor to molest the other, nor compel the other to cohabit with the other, nor in any way
harass or malign the other, nor in any way interfere with the peaceful existence, separate and
apart from the other.
3. Wife's Debts. Wife represents and warrants to Husband that since the separation
she has not and in the future she will not contract or incur any debt or liability for which
Husband or his estate might be responsible and shall indenmify and save Husband harmless
from any and all claims or demands made against him by reason of debts or obligations
incurred by her.
4. Husband's Debts. Husband represents and warrants to Wife that since the
separation he has not and in the future he will not contract or incur any debt or liabihty for
which Wife or her estate might be responsible and shall indemnify and save Wife harmless
from any and all claims or demands made against her by reason of debts or obligations
incurred by him.
5. Outstanding Joint Debts. The pa~ies acknowledge and agree that they have no
outstanding debts and obligations incurred prior to the sigm[ng of this Agreement, except as
follows: None
In the event that either patay contracted or incurred any debts since the date of
separation, the party who incurred said debt shall be responsible for the payment thereof,
regardless of the name in which the account may have been charged, and such patay shall
indemnify, defend and hold the other patay harmless from any claim or demand made against
that party by reason of such debt.
6. Equitable Distribution of Marital Property. The parties have attempted to
distribute their marital property m a manner which conforms to the criteria set forth in §3501
~_~Varation and ~ Settlement A~greement between Jean M. Dav~son and Scott A. Davison ~
et. seq. of the Pennsylvania Divorce Code and talcing into account the following
considerations: the length of marriage; the fact that it is the first marriage for Husband and
second marriage for Wife; the age, health, station, amount: and sources of income, vocational
skills, employability, estate, liabilities and needs of each of the parties; the contribution of
each party to the education, training or increased earrhng power of the other party; the
opportunity of each party for future acquisitions of capital assets and income; the sources of
income of both parties, including but not limited to medical, retirement, insurance or other
benefits; the contribution or dissipation of each party in the acquisition, preservation,
depreciation or appreciation of the marital property, inchiding the contribution of each spouse
as a homemaker; the value of the property set apart to each party; the standard of living of the
parties established during the marriage; and the economic circumstances of each party at the
time the division of property is to become effective.
The division of existing marital property is not intended by the paroles to constitute
in any way a sale or exchange of assets, and the division of same being effected without the
mtroduction of outside funds or other property not constituting marital property. The division
of property under this Agreement shall be in full satisfaction ,of all marital rights of the parties.
A. Distribution of Personal Property.
The parties hereto mutually agree that they have effected a satisfactory division of
the furniture, household furnishings, appliances, and other household personal property
between them, and they mutually agree that each party shall from and after the date hereof
be the sole and separate Owner of all such tangible personal property presently in his or her
possession, and this Agreement shall have the effect of an ass, ignment or bill of sale from each
party to the other for such property as may be in the individual possession of each of the
parties hereto·
The parties hereto have divided between themselw.~s, to their mutual satisfaction,
all items of tangible and intangible marital property. Neither party shall make any claim to
any such items of marital property, or of the separate personal property of either patay, which
are now in the possession and/or under the control of the other· Should it become necessary,
the parties each agree to sign, upon request, any titles or documents necessary to give effect
to this paragraph. Property shall be deemed to be in the possession or under the control of
Separation and P~pe__~_e._e._e._e.~ Settlement A.~qreement between Jean M. Davison and Scott A. Davison
either party if, in the case of tangible personal property, the item is physically in the
possession or control of the party at the time of the signing of this Agreement and, in the case
of intangible personal property, if any physical or written evidence of OWnership, such as
passbook, checkbook, policy or certificate of insurance or other similar w~iting is in the
possession or control of the party. Husband and Wife shail each be deemed to be in the
possession and control of their own individual pension or other employee benefit plans or
retirement benefits of any nature to which either party may have aveo*~ .......
- ~* v. ~mgen~ right
or interest at the time of the signing of this Agreement, and neither will make any claim
against the other for any interest in such benefits, except as stated herein.
From and after the date of the signing of this Agreement, both pamies shali have
complete freedom of disposition as to their separate property and any property which is in
their possession or control, Pursuant to this Agreement, and may mortgage, sell, grant,
convey, or otherwise encumber or dispose of such property, whether real or personal, whether
such property was acquired before, during or after marriage, and neither Husband nor Wife
need join in, consent to, or acknowledge any deed, mortgage, or other instrument of the other
pertaining to such disposition of proper~y.
B. Distribution of Real Estate.
Wife shall transfer to Husband concurrent with the execution of this Agreement, all
of her interest in and title to their jointly Owned real estate at 485 Paddietown Road, Etters,
York County Pennsylvania in exchange for which Husband agrees to be solely responsible for
the mortgage obhgation, payment of all current and future taxes, insurance and utility bills
relative to said real estate, and further agrees to refinance said mortgage obhgation upon
receipt of the deed from Wife, thereby removing Wife from anyliability for the same. Husband
covenants and agrees to pay and discharge said obligations on said premises, and agrees to
indemnify Wife from any loss by reason of his default in the payment thereof, and agrees to
save Wife harmless from any future liability with regard thereto, including the cost of defense
and actual counsel fees incurred to defend against an action brought against her by virtue of
his default.
7. Alimony. Both parties acknowledge and agree that the provisions of this
Agreement providing for equitable distribution of marital property are fair, adequate and
Se____~ation and Prope~y Settlement A~'eement between Jean M. Davison and Scott A. Davison ~
satisfactory to them, and are accepted by them in lieu of ~d in full and final settlement and
satmfactlon of any clamas or demands that either may now or hereafter have against the other
for support, maintenance or alimony. Husband and Wife f~a~her, voluntarily and intelligently,
waive and relinquish any right to seek from the other any payment for support or alimony.
Each party shall inderm-~fy, defend and hold the other hanr~.less against any future action for
either support or alimony brought by or on behalf of the otlher, such indemnity to include the
actual counsel fees of the defendant in any such future action.
8. Alimony Pendente Lite, Counsel Fees and Expenses. Husband and Wife
acknowledge and agree that the provisions of this Agreement providing for the equitable
distribution of marital property of the parties is fair, adequate and satisfactory to them. Both
parties shall accept the provisions set forth in this Agreement in lieu of and in full and final
settlement and satisfaction of all claims and demands that either may now or hereafter have
against the other for alimony pendente lite, counsel fees or expenses, or any other provision
for their support and maintenance before, during and after the commencement of any
proceedings for divorce or annulment between the pamies. Each party shall be responsible
for his or her own counsel fees, and each agrees to indemmify, defend and save the other
harmless from any action commenced against the other for a~mony pendente lite, counsel fees
and/or expenses.
9. Divorce. A Complaint in Divorce will be filed in the Court of Common Pleas of
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, and either party shall be, free to proceed without further
delay to secure the divorce. Both parties shall sign an Affidavit evidencing their consent to
the divorce, Pursuant to §3301 (c) of the Divorce Code. In the event, for whatever reason, either
party fails or refuses to execute such affidavit upon the other party's timely request, that party
shall indemnify, defend and hold the other harmless from a~]y and all additional expenses,
including actual counsel fees resulting from any action brought to compel the refusing party
to consent. Each party hereby agrees that a legal or equit~hble action may be brought to
compel him or her to execute a Consent form and that, absent some breach of this Agreement
by the proceeding party, there shall be no defense to such action asserted.
10. Time of DistriBution. The assets and interests to be transferred under and
pursuant to this Agreement shall be conveyed and transferred to the respective parties
Separation and Property Settlement Allre~_m~_.t between Jean M Davison and Scott A. Davison Page g
immediately upon the execution of this Agreement. A~ spousal support and other such
Obhgations, including alimony, shall immediately terminate. The parties shall cooperate by
executing whatever documents are necessary to effectuate a divorce under §3301(c) or
§3301(d) of the Pennsylvania Divorce Code, and this Agreement to cooperate shall be
enforceable by an assumpsit action for specific Performance. However, upon refusal to
consent, all distributed property shall be · .
the time of final Decree. returned to the parW originally in possession, until
11. Release. Subiect to the provisions of this Agreement, each party has released
and discharged, and by this Agreement does for himself or herself, and his or her heirs, legal
representatives,
executors, admimstrators and assigns, release, indemnify (including actual
legal fees) and discharge the other of and f~om all causes of action, claims, rights, or demands,
whatsoever in law or equity, including equitable distribution, spousal support, alimony,
counsel fees, alimony pendente lite, and expenses which either of the parties against the other
ever had, now has, or may have in the future under the Pennsylvania Divorce Code, as
amended, or under any other statutory or common law, except any and all causes of action for
divorce and all causes of action for breach of any provisions of this Agreement. Each par~y
also waives his or her right to request marital counseling, pursuant to §3302 of the Divorce
Code.
12. Waivers of Claims Against Estates. Except as iherein 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, dower, curtesy, statutory allowance,
widow's allowance, right to take in intestacy, right to take against the Will of the other, and
right to act as administrator or executor of the other's estate, ~LUd any right existing now or in
the future under the Pennsylvania Divorce Code, as amended from t~me to time, 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.
Separation and Pro?~__~_Settlement A~eement between Jean M. Davison and Scott A. Davison ~
13. Rights on Execution. Immediately upon the execution of this Agreement, the
rights of each party against the other, despite their continuing marital status, shall terminate
and be as if they were never married.
14. Breach. In the event of breach of any of the terms of this Agreement, the
nonbreaching party shall be paid, as part of any award o:¢ iudgment against the breaching
party, all costs, including actual counsel fees paid to his or her attorney.
15. Incorporation in Final Divorce. The terms of this Agreement shall be
incorporated but shall not merge in the final divorce decree between the parties. This
Agreement shall survive in its entirety resolving the spousal support, ahmony, property and
other interests and rights of the parties under and pursuant to the Divorce Code of the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. This Agreement may be enforced independently of any
support order, divorce decree or judgment and its terms shall take precedence Over same,
remaining the prirnary obligation of each party. This Agreement shaft remain in full force and
effect regardless of any change in the marital status of the parties. It is warranted,
covenanted and represented by Husband and Wife, each to the other, that this Agreement
is lawful and enforceable and this warranty, covenant and representation is made for the
specific purpose of inducing the parties to execute the Agreement.
16. 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 effect to the provisions of
this Agreement.
17. Separability. In case any provision of this Agreement should be held to be
contrary to, or invalid under, the law of any country, state or other jurisdiction, such illegality
and invalidity shall not in any way affect the other provisions hereof, all of which shall
continue, nevertheless, in full force and effect, and each paragraph herein shall be deemed to
be a separate and undisputed covenant and agreement.
18. Entire Agreement. This Agreement contains t]be entire understanding of the
parties and there are no representations, warranties, covenants and undertakings other than
those expressly set forth herein. Husband and Wife acknowledge and agree that the
provisions of this Agreement with respect to the distribution and division of marital and
Se_~ation and Pro~_~_Settlement A__greement between Jean M. Davison and Scott A Davison ~
separate property are fair, equitable and satisfactory to them, based on the length of their
marriage and other relevant factors which have been taken into consideration by the parties.
Both parties hereby accept the provisions of this Agreement with respect to the division of
property in lieu of and in full and final settlement and satisfaction of all claims and demands
that they may now have .
or hereafter have agamst the other for equitable distribution of their
property by any Court of competent jurisdiction pursuant to Section 3502 of the Divorce code
or any other laws. Husband and wife each voluntarily and intelligently waive and relinquish
any right to seek a Court ordered determination and distribution of marital property, but
nothing herein contained shall constitute a waiver by either party of any rights to seek the
relief of any court for the purpose of enforcing the provisio~s of this Agreement.
19. Modificat/on ~nd W~iver. A modification or waiver of any of the provisions of
this Agreement shall be effective only if made in writing and executed with the same formality
as this Agreement. The failure of either party to insist upon strict performance of the
provisions of this Agreement shall not be construed as a waiver of any subsequent default of
the same or similar nature.
20. Intent. It is the intent of the parties by thi:~ Agreement to fully and finally
foreclose any resort to the Courts for relief on the basis of cay statute or case law presently
existing or which may exist at some time in the future within the Commonwealth of
Permsylvania, including but not bruited to equitable distribution, alimony and other relief
under the Pennsylvania Divorce Code, as amended. This Agreement has been drafted and
accepted on the basis that such resort would constitute a breach under this Agreement,
entitling the nonbreaching party to reimbursement for actual counsel fees. Other than as
provided by the terms of this instrument, it is intended that the Court shall treat the parties
as if they had never entered into a ma,-ital relationship. This Agreement shall be interpreted
and governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Permsylvania and, where such law is
inconsistent, the terms of this instrument shall govern.
21. Voluntar~ Execution. The provisions of this Agreement and their legal effect
have been fully explained to the parties by their respecl~ive counsel, and each party
acknowledges that the Agreement is fair and equitable, that it is being entered into
voluntarily, with full knowledge of the assets of both parties, and that it is not the result of any
Separation and Pro?_~[Settlement A~__greement between Jean M. Davison and Scott A. Dav/son ~
duress or undue influence. The parties acknowledge that they have been furnished with all
ir~formation relating to the financial affairs of the other wkdch has been requested by each of
them or by their respective counsel.
22. Descriptive Headings. The descriptive headings used herein are for
convenience only. They shall have no effect whatsoever in determining the rights or
obligations of the parties.
23. Agreement Binding on Heirm. This Agreement shall be binding and shall inure
to the benefit of the parties hereto, and their respective heirs, executors, administrators,
successors and assigns.
24. Reconciliation. Notwithstanding a reconciliation between the paroles, this
Agreement shall continue to remain in full force and effect absent a writing signed by the
parties stating that this Agreement is null and void.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have hereunto set their hands and seals
the day and year first above written.
· ~u M. Davison
~ott A. Dav~son
JEAN M. DAVISON,
Plaintiff
VS.
SCOTT A. DAVISON,
Defendant
· IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
· CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
· NO. 03-344 CIVIL
CIVIL ACTION-LAW
· IN DIVORCE
AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT
1. A Complaint in Divorce under Section 3301(c) of the divorce Code was
filed on January 22, 2003.
2. The marriage of Plaintiff and Defendant is irretrievably broken and
ninety days have elapsed from the date of filing and service of the Complaint.
3. I consent to the entry of a final decree of divorce after service of notice
of intention to request entry of the decree·
~je)n M. Davison
WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REQUEST
ENTRY OF A DIVORCE DECREE UNDER
§3301(c) OF TIlE DIVORCE CODE
1. I consent to the entry of a final decree of divorce without notice.
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.
I verify that the statements made in this Affidavit and Waiver 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: ~- '~O -O L~ ( J~an M. Davison
JEAN M. DAVISON,
Plaintiff
VS,
SCOTT A. DAVISON,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
· CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
· NO. 03-344 CIVIL
: CIVIL ACTION-LAW
· IN DIVORCE
AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT
1. A Complaint in Divorce under Section 33(;)1(c) of the divorce Code was
filed on January 22, 2003.
2. The marriage of Plaintiff and Defendant is irretrievably broken and
ninety days have elapsed from the date of filing and service of the Complaint.
3. I consent to the entry of a final decree of divorce after service of notice
of intention to request entry of the decree.
Scott A. Davison
WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REQUEST
ENTRY OF A DIVORCE DECREE UNDER
§3301(c) OF THE DIVORCE CODE
1. I consent to the entry of a final decree of divorce without notice·
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.
I verify that the statements made in this Affidavit and Waiver are true and
correct. I understand that false statements herein alre made subject to the
penalties of 48 Pa. C.S. § 4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
Date:
Scott A. Davison
JEAN M. DAVISON,
Plaintiff
VS.
SCOTt A. DAVISON,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
:
: NO. 03-344 CIVIL.
: CIVIL ACTION-LAW
: IN DIVORCE
pRAECIPE TO TRANSMIT RECORD
THE PROTHONOTARY:
Transmit the record, together with the following information, to the Court for entry of a
Divorce Decree:
1. Ground for divorce: Irretrievable breakdown under Section (x) 3301(c) of the Divorce
Code.
2. Date and manner of service of the Complaint: Februm:y 3,2003 by Certified Mail
3. (a) Date of execution of the Affidavit of Consent required by Section 3301(c) of the
Divorce Code: by Plaintiff: September 10, 2004
by Defendant: September 9, 2004
(b) (1) Date of execution of the plaintiffs Affidavit rec~Mred by Section 3301(d) of the
Divorce Code:
(2) Date of service of the plaintiffs Affidavit upon. the Defendant:
4. Related claims pending: No economic claims have been raised.
5. (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 of Plaintiff's Waiver of Notice in 3301(c) Divorce was filed with Prothonotary:
Filed contemporaneously herewith
Date of Defendant's Waiver of Notice in 3301(c) Divorce was filed with the
Prothonotary: /~
Filed contemporaneously h~~~
/~URCELL, JR. ESQ.
1NTHE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY
STATE OF ~~ PENNA.
JEAN M. DAVISON,
Plaintiff
VERSUS
SCOTT A. DAVISON,
Defendant
NO. 03-344 CIVIL
DECREE IN
AND NOW,
DIVORCE
2004 it IS ORDERED AND
DECREED THAT
Jean M. Davison
, PLAINTIFF,
AND
Scott A.Davison
, 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 terms of the Separation and Property Settlement Agreement between the
parties dated September 9, 2004 is hereby incorporated as if set forth at
final D ~cree between the parties.
length but shall not merge in the cDo~
BY Th Et
ATTEST;~~ J'
PROTHONOTARY
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