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MARITAL SETI'LEMENT AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT is made this /41~ay ofQ<..tJ-;- 1998, by and between
SHARON LINDSEY, ("Wife") and RICHARD D.~~ ("Husband").
WHEREAS, the parties were married on July 8, 1995, and have remained
married since that time; and
WHEREAS, certain differences have arisen between the parties and, as a
consequence, they are living separate and apart from each other; and
WHEREAS the parties wish to set forth certain covenants and understandings
regarding their separation and their respective property rights;
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises and undertakings
contained herein, the parties hereto, intending to be legally bound, covenant and agree
as follows:
1. VOLUNTARY AGREEMENT: It is acknowledged by the parties that
this Agreement is entered into voluntarily and after due deliberation by each of them.
Wife is represented by Samuel W. Milkes, Jacobsen & Milkes. Husband is
unrepresented.
2. SEPARATION AND NON-INTERFERENCE: It shall be lawful for
Wife and Husband at all times hereafter to live separate and apart from each other
and to reside from time to time at such place or places as they shall respectively deem
fit, free from any control, restraint, harassment or interference, indirect or direct, from
each other. The foregoing provision!' shall not be taken to be an admission on the part
of either party of the lawfulness or unlawfulness of the causes leading them to live
apart.
3. DIVORCE ACTION: The parties acknowledge that an action for divorce
between them has been med by Wife in the Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland
County, Pennsylvania, Lindsey v. Lindsey, No. 98-3534 Civil Term, In Divorce. The
parties hereby acknowledge their intention and agreement to proceed in said action to
obtain a final decree in divorce by mutual consent on the grounds that their marriage
is irretrievably broken, and to settle, amicably and fully hereby, all claims which might
be raised by either party in the divorce action. The parties acknowledge that they will
execute the necessary Affidavits of Consent for the entry of a final divorce decree in
the pending action, once ninety days have passed from the filing of the Divorce
Complaint.
4. LEGAL ADVICE: The parties acknowledge that Wife has been
represented by Samuel W. Milkes, Esq. JACOBSEN & MILKES, as counsel in this
matter, and that Husband has not been represented by legal counsel. Wife and
Husband each acknowledge that they have received, or have had the opportunity to
receive independent legal advice from counsel of her or his selection prior to the
execution of this Agreement, and that each has been provided a copy of this agreement
in advance of its execution. Each party agrees that she or he each fully understands
the facts surrounding this divorce, and each has had the opportunity to be fully
informed as to her or his legal rights and obligations. Each party acknowledges and
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accepts that this Agreement is, under the circumstances, fair and equitable, and that
it is being entered into freely and voluntarily after Wife's consultation with her
attorney and Husband's opportunity to consult with his own attorney. The execution
of the Agreement is not the result of any duress or undue influence, and it is not the
result of any collusion or improper illegal agreement or agreements. The parties
acknowledge that each has been fully informed of, or is familiar with, the wealth,
property, state, and income of the other, and each party is hereby satisfied that such
information is true and correct. Husband understands that he has the right to be
represented but he does not wish to be represented. He agrees that he had not
consulted with or been advised by Wife's attorney regarding this divorce.
5. PERSONAL PROPERTY: The parties have divided all personal
property and each is full owner of the personal property now in her or his possession.
This includes any automobiles, cash, stocks, and any other items. However, the
miscellaneous furniture, including a dining room suite, deck chairs, a deck bench, and
other items as previous identified by the parties shall be transferred by Husband to
Wife at the end of August 1998, when she takes possession of a new residence.
6. REAL PROPERTY: Husband shall retain full ownership of the Real
Property located at 520 Petersburg Road, Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
Husband shall forthwith refinance the home in his own name, or arrange to have Wife
removed as a mortgagor from the financing of this home and at such time, Wife shall
convey any and all of her interest in the home solely to Husband.
Husband agrees to execute any documents necessary to allow Wife to purchase
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any real property during the time this Divorce action is pending, confirming that he
does not assert any interest in any real property to be acquirod by Wife after the date
of execution of tillS agreement. The documentation will include, at a minimum, a
Subordination of Marital Rights.
7. ALIMONY AND HEALTH INSURANCE: The parties agree there is
no alimony or spousal support to be paid by either. The parties further agree that
neither has any obligation to provide the other with any health insurance coverage, at
the present time, or in the future.
8. PENSION, CHECKING, AND SAVINGS ACCOUNTS: The parties
agree that any pension, retirement, 401(k) plan, IRA plan, or any similar retirement
type of plan or benefit, along with any checking, savings, or other cash assets are fully
owned by each party in whose name they are currently held will be retained by that
party. Additionally, Husband shall sign over any and all of his interest in the Choice
Hotels International and Sunburst Hospitality stocks to Wife and Wife shall sign over
any and all of her interest in the jointly owned PBHG Mutual Funds.
9. DEBTS OF THE PARTIES: Each party is solely liable for any and all
debt in his or her name, and agrees to hold the other party harmless for any debt
which may accrue to the non-liable party, as a result of his or her indebtedness.
The parties agree tbat they will not in the future contract or incur any debt or
liability for which the other party, his or her property or estate, might be responsible
and each further agrees to indelll11ifY and save harmless the other party against any
claims that may be asserted by anyone against the other party by reason thereof.
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10. NON.MERGER IN DIVORCE DECREE: The parties agree that in
the event of absolute divorce between them, they shall nonetheless continue to be
bound by all the terms of this Agreement, and neither this Agreement, nor the terms
hereof, shall be deemed to have been merged in any decree or judgment granted in the
divorce action, but shall survive and be forever binding upon the parties.
11. EXECUTION OF DOCUMENTS: Each of the parties shall, from time
to time at the request of each other, execute, acknowledge and deliver to the other
party any and all further instruments that may reasonably be required in order to give
full force and effect to the provisions of this Agreement.
12. MUTUAL RELEASE AND COUNSEL FEES: Except as provided
for in this Agreement, the parties hereby remise, release, quit-claim and forever
discharge each other and the estate of each other, for all time to come, and for all
purposes whatsoever, from any and every claim, including alimony, alimony pendente
lite, spousal support, equitable distribution of marital property, counsel fees or costs
under the Divorce Reform Act, or otherwise, that they make or hereafter make in and
to or against each other's estates or any parts thereof, whether by way or dower or
curtesy, or under the intestate laws, or the right to take or elect against the other's
will, except only such rights as accrue pursuant to this Agreement.
Each party hereto agrees that she or he shall individUally be responsible for any
and all counsel fees and expenses incurred by her or him in connection with the
preparation of this Agreement and. the divorce between the parties.
13. NON.WAlVER: The failure of either party to insist in anyone or more
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instances upon the strict performance of any of the terms hereof in this Agreement
shall not be construed as a waiver or relinquishment of such term or terms in the
future.
14. RECONCn.IATION: The parties agree that in the event of u
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reconciliation between them, this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect
unless terminated by mutual written consent.
15. BREACH: In the event that either party breaches any provision of this
Agreement, she or he shall be responsible for any and all costs incurred to enforce the
Agreement, inclu.ding, but not limited to, court costs and counsel fees of the other
party. In the event of breach, the other party shall have the right, at her or his
election, to sue for damages for such breach or to seek such other and additional
remedies as may be available to her or him, including equitable enforcement of the
Agreement.
16. ENFORCEMENT: The parties agree that this Agreement or any part
or parts hereof may be enforced in any court of competent jurisdiction,
17. APPLICABLE LAW AND EXECUTION: The parties hereto agree
that this Agreement shall be construed under the laws of the Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania, and shall bind the parties hereto, and their respective heirs, executors
and assigns. This Agreement shall be executed as original in quadruplicate.
18. ENTmE AGREEMENT: The parties acknowledge and agree that this
Agreement contains the entire understanding of the parties and supersedes any prior
agreement between them. There are no other representations, warranties, promises,
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SHARON LINDSEY
Plaintiff
IN TIIE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNlY, PENNSYLVANIA
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NO.353iof 1998 - CIVIL
v.
RICHARD D. LINDSEY
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION
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 Prothonotary, Cumberland County Courthouse, Carlisle,
Pennsylvania 17013.
IF YOU DO NOT FILE A ClAIM FOR ALIMONY, DMSION OF PROPERlY,
LAWYER'S FEES OR EXPENSES BEFORE A DIVORCE OR ANNULMENT IS GRANTED,
YOU MAY LOSE TIlE RIGHT TO CLAIM ANY OF TIIEM.
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 TIlE
OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP.
CUMBERLAND COUNIY BAR ASSOCIATION
2 LIBERlY AVENUE
CARLISLE, PA 17013
(717) 249-3166
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SHARON LINDSEY
Plaintiff,
: IN 'I'HE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: NO. 3534 CIVIL 1998
v.
RICHARD D. LINDSEY
Defendant
: IN DIVORCE
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Angela S. Garland, hereby certify that on the 24th day of June, 1998, a
true and correct copy of the Divorce Complaint. Under Section 3301(c) or 3301(d) of
the Divorce code, and Notice to Defend and Claim Rights, in the above-captioned
matter was duly served upon Richard D. Lindsey, by depositing it in the U.S. Mail,
first class, certified, restricted delivery, return receipt requested, addressed as
follows:
Richard D. Lindsey
520 Petersburg Road
Carlisle PA 17013
The return receipt card was signed on the <9q-H1 day of
Qll n t Iqq(j . The return receipt card is attached as Exhibit "A."
I hereby verify that the stat.ements made in the foregoing 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.
Dated:
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