HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-0801RAYMOND A. BURDGE, SR.,
Plaintiff
BEVERLY A. BURDGE,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
'NO. 2003- ~70 [ CWIL TERM
: 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 divorce is indignities or irretrievable breakdown of the marriage,
you may request marriage counseling. A list of marriage counselors is available in the
Prothonotary's Office at the Cumberland County Courthouse, Carlisle, Pennsylvania.
IF YOU DO NOT FII~E 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, Pennsylvania 17013
(717) 249-3166
RAYMOND A. BURDGE, SR.,
Plaintiff
Vo
BEVERLY A. BURDGE,
Defendant
· IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
· CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
· NO. 2003- CIVIL TERM
· CIVIL ACTION - LAW
· IN DIVORCE
COMPLAINT IN DIVORCE UNDER SECTION 3301(c) OR 3301(d) OF
THE DIVORCE CODE
The Plaintiff, Raymond A. Burdge, Sr., through his attorney, Thomas S. Diehl, makes the
following Complaint in Divorce, and, in support thereof, avers as follows:
1. The Plaintiff, Raymond A. Burdge, Sr., is an adult individual who currently
resides at 529 Springfield Road, Shippensburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
2. The Defendant, Beverly A. Burdge, is an adult individual who currently resides at
529 Springfield Road, Shippensburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
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 May 30, 1998 in Mechanicsburg,
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
5. There have been no prior actions of divorce or for annulment between the parties.
6. The Defendant is not a member of the Armed Forces of the United States of
America or its Allies.
7. The Plaintiff has been advised of the availability of counseling and the right to
request that the Court require the parties to participate in counseling. Knowing this, Plaintiff
does not desire that the Court require the parties to participate in counseling.
8.
Plaintiff and Defendant are citizens of the United States of America.
The parties' marriage is irretrievably broken.
WHEREFORE, the Plaintiff, Raymond A. Burdge, Sr., respectfully requests your
Honorable Court to enter a decree in divorce pursuant to 23 P.S. § 3301(c) or 3301(d) of the
Divorce Code.
Date:
Respectfully submitted,
Attorney for the Plaintiff
One West High Street, Suite 208
Post Office Box 1290
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
(717) 240-0833
(717) 240-0893 - FAX
VERIFICATION
I verify that the statements made in this Complaint 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.
~"~]~ond A. Burd~e, ~., Plaintiff
RAYMOND A. BURDGE, SR.,
Plaintiff
BEVERLY A. BURDGE,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
:
: NO. 2003-801 CIVIL TERM
:
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: IN DIVORCE
AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE
AND NOW, this 3rtl day of March 2003, comes Thomas S. Diehl, Esquire, Attorney for
the Plaintiff, Raymond A. Burge, Sr., and states that he had cause to be mailed a certified copy of
a Complaint in Divorce to the Defendant, Beverly A. Burge, by certified, restricted delivery,
return-receipt requested. A copy of said receipt is attached hereto indicating service was made
on January, 26, 2003.
Respectfully submitted,
Attorney for the Plaintiff
One West High Street, Suite 208
Post Office Box 1290
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
(717) 240-0833
(717) 240-0893 - FAX
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Raymond ^. Burdge, Sr.,
Plaintiff,
VS,
Beverly A. Burdge,
Defendant,
Civil Action - Law
No. 2003-801 Civil Term
In Divorce a v.m.
NOTICE TO PLEAD
To: Raymond A. Burdge, Sr.
You are hereby notified to file a written response to the attached Counterclaim
within twenty (20) days from service hereof or a judgment may be entered against
you.
BARLEY, SNYDER, SENFT & COHEN, LLC
By:
M,~ha B. Vi/all, er, Esquire
A{torney for Defendant
1157803-1
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Raymond A. Burdge, Sr.,
Plaintiff,
VS.
Beverly A. Burdge,
Defendant,
Civil Action - Law
No. 2003 - 801 Civil Term
In Divorce a v.m.
COUNTERCLAIM
The Defendant, BEVERLY A. BURDGE, makes the following counterclaim against
the Plaintiff, RAYMOND A. BURDGE, SR.
COUNT ONE
EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTION
1. Defendant incorporates by reference the allegations contained in Paragraphs 1
through 9 inclusive of Plaintiff's Complaint, as fully as though set out at large herein.
2. The Plaintiff and Defendant own and possess various items of personal and real
property which are subject to equitable distribution by this Court.
WHEREFORE, Defendant requests an Order determining and disposing of existing
property rights and interests between her and Plaintiff.
COUNT TWO
ALIMONY
3. Defendant incorporates by reference the allegations contained in Paragraphs 1
through 9 inclusive of Plaintiff's Complaint, as fully as though set out at large herein.
4. The Defendant is without sufficient property to provide for her reasonable needs,
and is unable to adequately support herself through her employment.
5. The Defendant cannot support and maintain herself in the style she was
maintaining prior to the separation of the Plaintiff and Defendant without continued
financial assistance from the Plaintiff.
WHEREFORE, pursuant to Section 3701, et seq. of the Divorce Code, "Alimony"
Defendant respectfully requests your Honorable Court to order Plaintiff to file within thirty
days of service of this Counterclaim upon Plaintiff, a complete income and expense
1157803-1
statement and to require the scheduling of a hearing to determine Defendant's entitlement
to alimony, and if so, the amount.
COUNT THREE
ALIMONY PENDENTE LITE, COUNSEL FEES AND EXPENSES
6. Defendant incorporates by reference the allegations contained in Paragraphs 1
through 9 inclusive of Plaintiff's Complaint, as fully as though set out at large herein.
7. The Plaintiff has refused to enter into any reasonable and fair Property and
Separation Agreement, and Defendant will incur substantial legal fees in that regard.
8. Furthermore, the resolution of the issues raised by this Counterclaim will require
Defendant to incur considerable additional expenses and costs.
9. The Defendant is without sufficient means to adequately support herself and to
meet the costs and expenses of this litigation and is unable to maintain herself during the
pendency of this action.
10. The Plaintiff is presently retired but is also employed on a part-time basis with
Cumberland County Transportation. Plaintiff's exact income is unknown to Defendant but
does exceed that of Defendants.
11. The Defendant is presently employed at Bon-Ton with an approximate gross
annual income for 2002 of $19,000.00.
WHEREFORE, pursuant to Section 3702, et. seq., of the Divorce Code, "Alimony
Pendente Lite, Counsel Fees and Expenses", Defendant respectfully requests your
Honorable Court to Order Plaintiff to file within thirty days of service of this Counterclaim
upon Plaintiff, a complete income and expense statement, and to require the scheduling
of a hearing to determine Defendant's entitlement to alimony pendente lite, counsel fees
and expenses, and if so, the amount.
BARLEY, SNYDER, SENFT & COHEN, LLC
By:
1157803-1
I verify that the statements made in this Counterclaim 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.
Beverly A. Bu(dge, Defendan'~
1157803-1
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Raymond A. Burdge, Sr.,
VS.
Beverly A. Burdge,
)
Plaintiff, )
)
)
)
)
Defendant, )
Civil Action - Law
No. 2003-801 Civil Term
In Divorce a v.m.
ACCEPTANCE OF SERVICE
I, Thomas S. Diehl, Esquire, attorney for Plaintiff irt the above-captioned matter, do
acknowledge that I have received a tree and attested copy of the Counterclaim filed in the above-
captioned matter on April 11, 2003.
I certify that I am authorized to accept service on behalf'of~ff.
TA(j~n~ S. D~hl, Esquire
Attorney for Plaintiff
1179648_1.DOC
RAYMOND A. BURDGE, SR.,
Plaintiff/Petitioner
BEVERLY A. BURDGE,
Defendant/Respondent
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
:
: NO. 2003-801 CIVIL TERM
:
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: IN DIVORCE
PETITION FOR AWARD OF EXCLUSIVE POSSESSION OF MARITAL RESIDENCE
Raymond A. Burdge, Sr., Petitioner, by and through his attorney, Thomas S. Diehl,
Esquire, respectfully avers in support of his Petition:
1. Petitioner is Raymond A. Burdge, Sr., Plaintiff in the original action filed
February 24, 2003.
2. Respondent is Beverly A. Burgde, Defendant in the action.
3. The parties are the fee simple owners of real property located at 529 Springfield
Road, Shippensburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
4. Said property was used as the parties' marital residence, hereinafter referred to
"marital residence", until June 1, 2003.
5. On or about June 1, 2003, the Respondent voluntarily moved from the marital
residence to an unknown location.
6. Upon leaving the marital residence, the Respondent took with her more than half
of the household furnishings.
7. Since Respondent has left the marital residence, she has returned at various times
without notice to retrieve additional items from the marital residence.
8. Respondent's unannounced visits prohibit Petitio:aer from exercising quiet
enjoyment of the marital residence.
9. Respondent's unannounced visits further place t/he parties at an unnecessary risk
of a domestic dispute.
10. Respondent is represented by Martha B. Walker, Esquire.
WHEREFORE, Petitioner, Raymond A. Burdge, Sr., respectfully requests this Honorable
Court to enter an Order awarding him of exclusive possession ....
Respectfully submitted,
Date: June 22, 2003
Attorney for Petitioner
One West High Street, Suite 208
Post Office Box 1290
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
(717) 240-0833
VERIFICATION
I verify that the statements made in the foregoing Petition are tree 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.
"t~IOND A. B~JP,[DGE, ~R., P~t'itioner
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I hereby certify this 22na day of June 2003, that a tree and correct copy of the foregoing
document was served on the following individual via first-class mail, postage prepaid:
Martha B. Walker, Esquire
Barley Snyder
247 Lincoln Way East
Chambersburg, PA 17201
./[~ma~erly L. ~I/o~gh
Legal Assistant
RAYMOND A. BURDGE, SR.,
Plaintiff/Petitioner
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: NO. 2003-801 CIVIL TERM
BEVERLY A. BURDGE,
Defendant/Respondent
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this ~t~ day of ~"~ a ~_ ~__
the Petition for Award of Exclusive Possession of Marital Residence.,
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED as follows:
1. A Rule is issued upon Respondent to show cause why the Petitioner is not entitled to the
relief requested;
Respondent shall file an Answer to the Petition within ~:~/ days of receipt of this
Order;
3.
4.
5.
,2003, upon consideration of
The Petition shall be decided under Pa.R.C.P. No. 206.7;
Depositions shall be completed within ~ f days of receipt of this Order;
A hearing on disputed issues of fact shall be held on the ~?o?]~ day of
~t ' 2003, at /i,.~) o'clock ~0 .m. in the assigned Courtroom of the
Cumberland County Courthouse; and
6. If paragraphs 4 and 5 are not completed, depositions, argument, or both will be
considered upon the request of either party.
7. NOTICE OF THE ENTRY OF THIS ORDER SHALL BE PROVIDED TO ALL
PARTIES BY THE PETITIONER.
BY THE COURT:
RAYMOND A.
Plaint
BEVERLY A.
Defen¢
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Esquire, a~
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BURDGE, SR., : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
iff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: IN DIVORCE
BURDGE, :
ant : NO. 03-801 CIVIL TERM
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this 22nd day of September, 2003,
.eration of Plaintiff's Petition for Award of
'ossession of Marital Residence, and pursuant to
.t reached in open court between the Plaintiff,
Burdge, Sr., represented by Thomas S. Diehl,
~d the Defendant, Beverly A. Burdge, represented
3. Walker, Esquire, it is ordered and directed as
1. Plaintiff's petiticn for exclusive
is hereby dismissed without prejudice.
2. Plaintiff shall return to Defendant,
lays of this order, her coin collection and
3. Defendant shall not. access the marital
~t 10 days' prior notice to Plaintiff, which
[1 include a statement of the reason for her
zo enter the premises. Plaintiff shall not
Ly refuse Defendant entry, provided a reasonable
stated by her.
action for
~homas S.
For the Pla
~artha B. ~
For the Del
wcy
4. Defendant may reinstitute a subsequent
exclusive possession, if neoessary
iehl, Esquire
intiff
By the Court,
J~Wesley O~ Jr., J~
alker, Esquire
endant
~ ' .
SAIDIS
SHUFF, FLOWER
& LINDSAY
26 W. High Street
Carlisle, PA
RAYMOND A. BURDGE, SR.,
VS.
BEVERLY A. BURDGE,
Plaintiff
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 2003-801 CIVIL TERM
IN DIVORCE A v.m.
PRAECIPE TO ENTER APPEARANCE
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Please enter my appearance on behalf of tile Plaintiff, Raymond A. Burdge, Jr.,
in the above captioned case.
SAIDIS, SHUFF, FLOWER & LINDSAY, P.C.
Attorneys for Plaintiff
By: Ca,bi Jt Lifldsay,",F~squire
ID~44~93
26 West High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-6222
SAIDIS
SHUFF, FLOWER
& LINDSAY
26 W. High Street
Carlisle, PA
RAYMOND A. BURDGE, SR.,
VS.
BEVERLY A. BURDGE,
Plaintiff
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
..
: NO. 2003-801 CIVlLTERM
:
:
: IN DIVORCE A v.m.
PRAECIPE TO WITHDRAW APPEARANCE
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Please withdraw my appearance on behalf of the Defendant, Raymond A. Burdge,
Sr., in the above captioned case.
"Thomas Diehl, Esquire
1 West High Street
P.O. Box 1290
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 240-0833
SAIDIS
SHUFF, FLOWER
& LINDSAY
26W. High Streel
Carlisle, PA
RAYMOND A. BURDGE, SR.,
Plaintiff
v
BEVERLY A. BURDGE,
Defendant
:IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
:CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
:
: NO. 2003-801 CIVIL TERM
:
: CIVIL ACTION-LAW
: IN DIVORCE
PLAINTIFF'S AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT
UNDER §3301(c) OF THE DIVORCE CODE
AND WAIVER OF COUNSELING
1. A Complaint in Divorce under {}3301 (c) of the Divorce Code was filed November 19, 2003.
The marriage of plaintiff and defendant is irretrievably broken and ninety days have elapsed
from the date of filing and service of the Complaint.
I consent to the entry of a final Decree in Divorce after service of notice of intention to
request entry of the Decree.
I verify that the statements made in this Affidavit are true and correct to the best of my
knowledge, information and belief. I understand that false statements herein are made subject to the
penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. 4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
Date:
~,a~mond'A Burc~ge, Sr., Plaint'ff
PLAINTIFF'S 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 Divome 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 are l~rue and correct to the
best of my knowledge, information and belief. I understand that false statements herein are made
subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. 4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities
Date:
¢
~'-' '"' '~ Ray~-o~fl'.~; ~urdge, Sr. Plaf~iff '
SAIDIS
SHUFF, FLOWER
& LINDSAY
ii W. Hffh Street
Carlisle, PA
RAYMOND A. BURDGE, SR.,
Plaintiff/Petitioner
V
BEVERLY A. BURDGE,
DefendantJRespondent
:IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
:CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: NO. 2003-801 CIVIL TERM
:
: CIVIL ACTION-LAW
: IN DIVORCE
.PROPERTY SETTLEMENT AND SEPARATION AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT is made this ~ day of//~~
2004, by and between RAYMOND A. BURDGE SR.,Vof 52§
" ' Springfield
Road, Shippensburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, hereinafter referred to
as Husband, and BEVERLY A. BURDGE of 1169 Warm Spring Road,
Chambersburg, Franklin County Pennsylvania, hereinafter referred to as Wife.
RECITALS:
R.I: The parties hereto are Husband and Wife, having been joined in
marriage on May 30, 1998 in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania; and
R.2: Husband has filed a Complaint in Divorce in the Court of Common
Pleas of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania on February 26, 2003; and
R.3.' The parties hereto desire to settle fully and finally their respective
financial and property rights and obligations including, but not limited, of all
matters between them relating to the ownership of real and personal property,
claims for spousal support, alimony, alimony pendente lite.
R4.' The parties also desire to settle their issues of counsel fees and
costs, and the settling of any and all claims and possible claims against the other
or against their respective estates.
SAIDI$
SHU~ FLOWER
& LINDSAY
26 W. High Street
Caflfsle, PA
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the covenants and promises
hereinafter to be mutually kept and performed by each party, as well as for other
good and valuable consideration and intending to be legally bound, it is agreed
as follows:
(1) SEPARATION.' It shall be lawful for each party at all times
hereafter to live separate and apart from the other party at such place or places
as he or she from time to time may choose or deem fit, free from any control,
restraint or interference from the other. Neither party will molest the other or
endeavor to compel the other to cohabit or dwell with him or her by any legal or
other proceeding. Each party shall be free of the interference, authority or contact
by the other as if he or she was single and unmarried except as maybe
necessary to carry out the terms of this agreement.
(2) DIVORCE: The parties acknowledge that the marriage is
irretrievably
broken and that they will secure a mutual consent no-fault divome decree in the
above-captioned divorce action. On the same day as the date of this agreement,
the parties will execute Affidavits of Consent and Waivers of Notice and Husband
shall promptly finalize the divome.
(3) REAL PROPERTY: The parties are owners of certain real estate at
529
Springfield Road, Shippensburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. The same
day she executes this agreement, Wife will also execute a special warranty deed
SAIDIS
SHUFF, FLOWER
& LINDSAY
26 W. Hfsh Street
Carlisle, PA
transferring to Husband all her dght, title and interest in the marital home. The
deed shall be held in escrow by Wife's attorney pending payment by Husband to
Wife of $83,000.00 which payment shall be made within 45 days of the date of
this agreement. Wife's counsel will exchange the deed for the $83,000.00
payment. Husband shall be solely responsible for any charges on account of the
home including taxes, insurance and utilities and shall indemnify and hold Wife
harmless on account of any such charges. Husband shall have exclusive
possession of the home from the date of this agreement forward upon payment
of the amounts set out herein and Wife waives all her dght, rifle and interest in
the marital home.
Wife waives any interest she may have in Husband's pre-marital cabin in
Amberson Valley.
(4) DEBT:
A. MARTIAL DEBT: The parties warrant one to the other that they
know of no debt which they incurred dudng the course of the marriage for which
the other may be liable.
B: Post Separation Debt: In the event that either party contracted or
incurred any debt since February 1, 2003 the party who incurred said debt shall
be responsible for the payment thereof regardless of the name in which the debt
may have been incurred.
C: Future Debt: From the date of this agreement neither party shall
contract or incur any debt or liability for which the other party or his or her
SAIDIS
SHUFF, FLOWER
& LINDSAY
26 W. High Street
Carlisle, PA
property or estate might be responsible and shall indemnify and save the other
party harmless from any and all claims or demands made against him or her by
reason of debts or obligations incurred by the other party
(5) MOTOR VEHICLES: Each party relinquishes any right, title and
interest he or she may have to any and all motor vehicles currently in possession
of the other party. Wife will retain the 2000 Chevrolet Blazer and Husband shall
retain the 2003 Ford Explorer Sport Track. Each party shall execute any
documents necessary to transfer title of the named vehicles.
{6) TANGIBLE PERSONAL PROPERTY: The parties hereto mutually
agree
that they have effected a satisfactory division of the furniture, household
fumishings, appliances, tools 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 property presently in his or her
possession whether said property was heretofore owned jointly or individually by
the parties hereto.
Within ten (10) days of the date of this agreement, Wife will retum to
Husband the garage door opener and the folding chairs and card table.
(7) INTANGIBLE PERSONAL PROPERTY: Each party hereby
relinquishes any dght, title or interest he or she may have in or to any intangible
personal property currently titled in the name of or in the possession of the other
party, including, but not limited to, stocks, bonds, insurance, bank accounts,
individual retirement accounts, employment benefits including retirement
SAIDIS
SHUI~F, FLOWER
& LINDSAY
26 W. HiSh Stgee~
Carlisle, PA
accounts, savings plans, pension plans, stock plans, 401K plans and the like.
(8) ALIMONY: Husband will pay to Wife alimony in the amount of
$399.26 commencing the 11th day of the month following the execution of this
agreement and payable on the same day of each following month through
October 11, 2004 when it shall cease. Alimony shall be paid through the Office
of Domestic Relations, in the Court of Common Pleas of Franklin County,
Pennsylvania. Presently, Wife is receiving spousal support in the same
amount. It is the intention of the parties that the spousal support order
terminate and be replaced with the alimony as set out in this agreement.
Spousal support order is entered to the number DRS 2003-00429.
Within ten (10) days of the date of this agreement Wife will provide to the Office
of Domestic Relations an authorization to recalculate the arrears as of June 1st,
2003 rather than April 11, 2003 as the July 16, 2000 order calculated them.
Within ten (10) days of the recalculation of the arrears, Husband will pay them
in full. Further, within ten (10) days of the recalculations of the arrears,
Husband will pay to Wife unreimbursed medical expenses in the amount of
$380.74. Husband shall have no further obligation for unreimbursed medical
expenses for Wife. The alimony set out herein is non-modifiable and shall
terminate upon the death of Husband or Wife or Wife's re-marriage or
cohabitation with a member of the opposite sex within the degrees of
consanguinity.
(9) ADVICE OF COUNSEL: The parties hereto acknowledge that each
has been notified of his or her right to consult with counsel of his or her choice.
SAIDIS
SHUFF, FLOWER
& LINDSAY
26 W. High Slreel
Cadlsle, PA
Husband is represented by Carol J. Lindsay, Esquire and Wife is represented by
Marry Walker, Esquire. Each party acknowledges and accepts that this
agreement is being entered into freely and voluntarily after having received such
advice and with such knowledge as each has sought from counsel, and the
execution of this agreement is not the result of any duress or undue influence,
and that it is not the result of any improper or illegal agreement or agreements.
(10) 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.
(t 1) INCOME TAX:
The parties have heretofore filed joint Federal and State Tax
returns. Both parties agree that in the event any deficiency in Federal, state or
local income tax is proposed, or assessment of any such tax is made against
either of them, each will indemnifij and hold harmless the other from and against
any loss or liability for any such tax deficiency or assessment and any interest,
penalty and expense incurred in connection therewith. Such tax, interest, penalty
or expense shall be paid solely and entirely by the individual who is finally
determined to be the cause of the misrepresentations or failures to disclose the
nature and extent of his or her separate income on the aforesaid joint retums.
(12) BANKRUPTCY: The parties hereby agree that the provisions of
this Agreement shall not be dischargeable in Bankruptcy and expressly agree to
reaffirm any and all obligations contained herein. In the event a party files such
SAIDIS
SHUFF, I~,OWER
& LINDSAY
26W, High Stree~
Carlisle, PA
bankruptcy and pursuant thereto obtains a discharge of any obligations assumed
hereunder, the other party shall have the right to declare this Agreement to be
null and void and to terminate this Agreement in which event the division of the
parties' martial assets and all other rights determined by this Agreement including
alimony shall be subject to court determination the same as if this Agreement had
never been entered into.
(13) COMPLETE DISCLOSURE: The parties do hereby warrant,
represent, acknowledge and agree that each is fully and completely informed of,
and is familiar with, the wealth, real and personal property, estate and assets,
earnings and income of the other and has made any inquiry he or she desires
into the income or estate of the other and received any such information
requested. Each has made a full and complete disclosure to the other of his and
her entire assets, liabilities, income and expenses and any further enumeration or
statement thereof in this Agreement is specifically waived.
(14) RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Husband and Wife
acknowledge that each of them has read and understand his and her rights and
responsibilities under this Agreement and that they have executed this
Agreement under no compulsion to do so but as a voluntary act.
(15) FULL SETTLEMENT: Except as herein otherwise provided, each
party hereby releases the other from any and all claims, or demands up to the
date of execution hereof. It is further specifically understood and agreed by and
between the parties hereto that each party accepts the provisions herein made in
SAIDI$
SHUFF,
& LINDSAY
26W, Hi~hStr~
Carlfile, PA
lieu of and in full settlement and satisfaction of any and all of said party's rights
against the other for past, present and future claims on account of support,
maintenance, alimony, alimony pendente lite, counsel fees, costs and expenses,
equitable distribution of marital property and any other claims of the party,
including all claims which have been raised or may be raised in an action for
divorce.
(t6) RELEASE OF ALL CLAIMS: Except as may be otherwise
specifically provided in this Agreement, Husband and Wife, for themselves, their
heirs, representatives and assigns, each hereby forever releases, remises,
discharges and quitclaims the other, and such other's heirs, representatives,
assigns and estate, from and with respect to the following:
A. All liability, claims, causes of action, damages, costs,
contributions and expenses or demands whatsoever in law or in equity;
B. All rights, title, interest or claims in or to any property of the
other, whether real, personal or mixed and whether now owned or hereafter
acquired;
C. All dghts of courtesy and dower and all claims or dghts in the
nature of courtesy and dower;
D. All widow or widower's rights;
E. Ail right, title, interest or claim in or to the other's estate,
whether now owned or hereafter acquired, including but not limited to all rights or
claims:
(1) to take against the other's will;
SAIDIS
SHUFF, FLOWER
& LINDSAY
26 W. HiBh Street
Carlisle, PA
and
(2) under the laws of intestacy;
(3) to a family exemption or similar allowance;
(4) all other rights or authority to participate or intervene
in a deceased spouse's estate in any way, whether arising under the laws of
Pennsylvania or any other country, territory, state or political subdivision·
F. All dghts or claims to any accounting;
G. All dghts, claims, demands, liabilities and obligations adsing
out of or in connection with the madtal relationship or the joint ownership of
property, whether real, personal or mixed;
H. All rights, claims, demands, liabilities and obligations arising
under the previsions of the Pennsylvania Divome Code, as the same may be
amended from time to time, and under the provisions of any similar statute
enacted by any other country, state, territory or political subdivision;
I. All rights, claims, demands, liabilities and obligations each party
now has, or may hereafter have, against or with respect to the other·
(17) GOVERNING LAW: This Agreement shall be construed under the
law of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. If any prevision of this Agreement is
determined to be invalid or unenfomeable, ail other provisions shall continue in
full fome and effect.
(18) INCORPORATION INTO DECREE: In the event that either of the
parties shall recover a final judgment or decree of absolute divorce against the
other in a court of competent jurisdiction, the provisions of this Agreement may
SAIDIS
SHb'FF, FLOWER
& LINDSAY
26 W. Hlfh Street
Carlisle. PA
be incorporated by reference or in substance but shall not be merged into such
judgment or decree and this Agreement shall survive any such final judgment or
decree of absolute divorce and shall be entirely independent thereof.
(19) BREACH: In the event that either party breaches any provision of
this Agreement, he or she shall be responsible for any and all costs incurred to
enforce the Agreement, including, but not limited to, court cost and counsel fees
of the other party. In the event of breach, the other party shall have the dght, at
his or her election; to sue for damages for such breach or to seek such other and
additional remedies as may be available to him or her.
(20) ENTIRE UNDERSTANDING: This Agreement constitutes the entire
understanding between the parties and there are no covenants, conditions,
representations, or agreements, oral or written, of any nature whatsoever, other
than those herein contained.
(21) AGREEMENT BINDING ON PARTIES AND HEIRS: This
Agreement shall bind the parties hereto, their respective heirs, executors and
assigns.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto intending to be legally bound
have hereunto set their hands and seals the day and year first written above.
WITNESS:
Beverly//[. Burdge / --
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Raymond A. Burdge, Sr., )
Plaintiff, )
vs. )
)
)
Beverly A. Burdge, )
Defendant. )
Civil Action - Law
No. 2003-801- Civil Term
In Divorce a v.m.
AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT
1. A Complaint in Divorce under Section 3301 (c) or 3301(d) of the Divorce Code was filed
on February 24, 2003.
2. The marriage of Plaintiff and Defendant is irrelrievably 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 at, er service of notice of intention to
request entry of the decree.
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. Section 4904 relating to unswom
falsification to authorities.
Date:~
everly A. B'urdge, De£endan~ --
1293071
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Raymond A. Burdge, Sr., )
Plaintiff, )
vs.
Beverly A. Burdge,
Defendant,
Civil Action - Law
No. 2003-801-Civil Term
In Divorce a v.m.
WA/VER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REQUEST ENTRY
OF A DIVORCE DECREE UNDER SECTION 3301(C) OF THE DIVORCE CODE
1. I consent to the entry ora final decree of divorce without notice.
2. I understand that I may lose rights concerning alimony, division of property, lawyer's fees
or expenses ill 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 oftha decree will be sent to me immediately after it is filed with the Prothonotary.
I veri~ that the statements made in this Waiver 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.
eveny A. Bu~lge, Defendant f-
1293071
RAYMOND A. BURDGE, SR.,
Plaintiff
V
BEVERLY A. BURDGE,
Defendant
:IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
:CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
:
: NO. 2003-801 CIVIL TERM
:
: CIVIL ACTION.LAW
: IN DIVORCE
PRAFCIP~: TO TRANSMIT
To 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 3301(c) ,,~30'~;3};1)
of the Divorce Code. (Strike out inapplicable section).
2. Date and manner of service of the complaint: Defendant was served via
Certified Service on February 26, 2003 and a copy of the Affidavit of Service signed by
Thomas S. Diehl, dated March 3, 2003 and filed with the Prothonotary on March 6, 2003 is
attached.
3. (Complete either paragraph (a) or (b)).
(a) Date of execution of the affidavit of consent required by
Section 3301(c) of the Divorce Code: by the Plaintiff July 2,
2004; by the Defendant July 19, 2004.
4. Related claims pending: J~Jone: R~--~lved h_v M~rit~l Pr~.n~.r~.
SeDnmtion Anreemnnt dated July
5. Complete either (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 3301(c) Divorce was filed
with the Prothonotary: July 2, 2004
Date Defendant's Waiver of Notice in 3301(c) Divorce was filed with
the Prothonotary: j u,y 28, 20.04 ~,,~,,,,,~,,?//~
Carol J. Lindsa~ E~juJ~'e
Supreme Cou ID~693
Saidis, Shuff, F ol~wer & Lindsay
26 West High Street
Carlisle PA 17013
Phone: 717.243.6222
Attorney for Plaintiff
iN THE COURT OF COMMON
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY
STATE OF ~~~ PENNA.
RAYMOND A. BURDG~, SR.
PlEaS
PLAINTIFF
VERSUS
BEVERLY A. BURDGE
~FENDANT
NO. 2003-801
DECREE IN
DIVORCE
AND NOW,
, ~,g~6~ IT IS ORDERED AND
DECREED THAT_
Raymond A. Burdge, Sr.
, PLAINTIFF,
AND
Beverly A. Burdge
, 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;
NO~e: The terms of the marital settlement agreem-nt of July 9, 2004
are incozporated but not merged into the Decree in Divorce.
BY THE COURT://? /~ I
r~ul ~O~DTA Ry
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY BRANCH
Raymond A. Burdge, Sr.,
VS.
Beverly A. Burdge,
Plaintiff,
Defendant,
Civil Action - Law
No. 2003-801 CIVIL TERM
In Divorce a v.m.
NOTICE OF ELECTION TO RETAKE PREVIOUS NAME
Notice is hereby given that the Defendant in the above-captioned matter, having
been granted a Final Decree in divorce from the bonds of: matrimony on the ~N/~
day of ('~,c~Z~,0/ , 2004, hereby elects to retake and hereafter use her
previous narrCe'of BEVERLY ANN ALLEMAN and gives thiis written notice avowing her
intention in accordance with the provisions of the Act of May 25, 1939, P.L. 192 as
amended.
Beverly Ann
To be known as:
Bbverly Ann~lleman
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA )
) SS:
COUNTY OF FRANKLIN )
On the ~V~ day of ~_z~.~/ , 2004, before me, a Notary Public,
personally appeared Beverly A. Bu~dge known to me to be the person whose name is
subscribed to the within document and acknowledged that she executed the foregoing
for the purpose therein contained.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and notarial seal.
1280652
~TNotary Public
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
Notadal Seal
Stacey A. Shank, N(Yary Public
Chambersburg Bom, Franklin Cou~iy
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