HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-0914LINDA STROMAN,
Plaintiff
VS.
SCOTT S. STROMAN,
Defendant
* IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
* CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
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* 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 Prothonotary, Cumberland County Court House, 1 Court
House Square, Carlisle, Pennsylvania, 17013-3387.
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LAWYER'S FEES OR EXPENSES BEFORE A DIVORCE OR ANNULMENT IS GRANTED,
YOU MAY LOSE THE RIGHT TO CLAIM ANY OF THEM.
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LINDA STROMAN,
Plaintiff
VS,
SCOTT S. STROMAN,
Defendant
* IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
* CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
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* CIVIL ACTION - LAW
* IN DIVORCE
COMPLAINT UNDER §3301
OF THE DIVORCE CODE
Cumberland, Pennsylvania, 17070.
2. Defendant is Scott S.
Camp Hill, Pennsylvania, 17011.
Plaintiff is Linda Stroman, who currently resides at 1829 Elm Street, New
Stroman, who currently resides at 4 Center Drive,
3. Plaintiff has been a bona fide resident of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
for a period of more than six (6) months immediately preceding the filing of this Complaint.
4. The Parties were married on 8/17/01.
5. Neither Plaintiff nor Defendant is in the military or naval service of the United
States or its allies within the provisions of the Soldiers' and Sailors' Civil Relief Act of the
Congress of 1940 and its amendments.
6. There has been no prior action for divorce or annulment instituted by either
of the parties in this or any other jurisdiction.
7. The Plaintiff has been advised that counseling is available and that Plaintiff
may have the right to request that the Court require the parties to participate in counseling.
8. Plaintiff avers that there are no children of the parties under the age of eighteen.
thereto.
10.
COUNT I.
REQUEST FOR A NO-FAULT DIVORCE
UNDER §3301(c) OF THE DIVORCE CODE
The prior paragraphs of this Complaint are incorporated herein by reference
The marriage of the parties is irretrievably broken.
11. After ninety (90) days have elapsed from the date
Complaint, Plaintiff intends to file an affidavit consenting to a divorce.
Defendant may also file such an affidavit.
days
of the filing of this
Plaintiff believes that
WHEREFORE, if both Parties file affidavits consenting to a divorce after ninety (90)
have elapsed from the date of the filing of this Complaint, Plaintiff respectfully
requests the Court to enter a Decree of Divorce pursuant to Section 3301(c) of the Divorce
Code.
12.
thereto.
COUNT II.
REQUEST FOR A NO-FAULT DIVORCE
UNDER §3301(d) OF THE DIVORCE CODE
The prior paragraphs of this Complaint are incorporated herein by reference
13. The marriage of the Parties is irretrievably broken.
14. The parties are living separate and apart and at the appropriate time, Plaintiff
will submit an affidavit alleging that the Parties have lived separate and apart for at least
two years as specified in Section 3301(d) of the Divorce Code.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff respectfully requests the Court to enter a Decree of Divorce
pursuant to Section 3301(d) of the Divorce Code.
Respectfully submitted:
~telJhanie L. Mihalko, ESQUIRE
2650 North Third Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 238-2200
ID #86998
ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF
VERIFICATION
I, .L/A/.~ __~'~O~,A/ , hereby swear and affirm that the facts
contained in the foregoing Complaint for Divorce are true and correct and are made subject
to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. Sec. 4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
Linda Stroman, ~laintiff
Date:
LINDA STROMAN,
Plaintiff
VS.
SCOTT S. STROMAN,
Defendant
* IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
* CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
* PENNSYLVANIA
*
* NO. 03-914
*
* CIVIL ACTION - LAW
* IN DIVORCE
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Misty D. Lehman, Legal Assistant to Stephanie L. Mihalko, Esquire, hereby certify
that on March 4, 2003, I served a true and correct copy of the Complaint in Divorce upon
Scott S. Stroman, Defendant, by depositing same, postage pre-paid, Certified Mail, Return
Receipt Requested and via Regular Mail in the United States Mail, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania,
addressed as follows:
Scott S. Stroman
4 Center Drive
Camp Hill, Pennsylvania 17011
Date:
19Iisty D. L~hrr~an
LINDA STROMAN,
Plaintiff
VS.
SCOTT S. STROMAN,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 03-914
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE
AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA ·
· SS.
COUNTY OF DAUPHIN '
AND NOW, this 6th day of March, 2003 personally appeared before me, a Notary Public in and for
the aforesaid Commonwealth and County, Misty D. Lehman, who being duly sworn according to
law, deposes and says that on March 3, 2003, she mailed a certified copy of the Complaint in
Divorce, by certified mail, return receipt requested, to Scott S. Stroman, 4 Center Drive, Camp Hill,
PA 17011, and the same was received by him on March 5, 2003 as indicated by the return receipt
card which is attached hereto.
Mis't~ D. ~ehn~an--
Sworn to or, d subscribe._d before me
on this (b~l'/h day of'~'~ m64/r~
2003.
Public/ .-
Notarial Seal
Queena S. Baumbach, Notary Public
Harrisburg, Dauphin County
My Commission Expires Oct. 2, 2004
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PS Form 3811, A~gu~t 2001 Dome~Uc ~ea~ Recelpt '
MARITAL SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT c'9 3-~L/~,~il
THIS AGREEMENT, made this /,~L~ day of_~, 2003, by and
between Scott S. Stroman, hereinafter referred to as "Husband", and Linda Stroman,
hereinafter referred to as "Wife".
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, Husband and Wife were lawfully married on August 17, 2001;
and
WHEREAS, certain differences arose between the parties as a result of
which they separated on 02/01/03, and now live separate and apart from one another,
and are desirous of settling fully and finally their respective financial and property rights
and obligations as between each other, including, without limitation by specification: the
settling of all matters between them relating to the past, present and future support and/or
maintenance of Wife by Husband or of Husband by Wife; and in general the settling of any
and all claims and possible claims by one against the other or against their respective
estates for equitable distribution of all marital property; and a resolution of all mutual
responsibilities and rights growing out of the marriage relationship any provisions of prior
agreement between them to the contrary notwithstanding; and
WHEREAS, the parties hereto, after being properly advised by their
respective counsel, Husband, pro se, and Wife, by her attorney, Stephanie L. Mihalko,
Esquire, have come to the following agreement.
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 and to legally bind their heirs, successors and assigns
thereby, covenant, promise and agree as follows:
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1. SEPARATION:
It shall be lawful for each party at all times hereafter to live separate
and apart from the other at such place or places as he or she may from time to time
choose or deem fit.
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 unmarried, except as may be necessary to
carry out the provisions of this Agreement. Neither party shall harass the other nor
endeavor to molest the other, nor compel the other to cohabit with the other nor in any way
malign the other, nor in any way interfere with the peaceful existence, separate and apart
from the other in all respects as if he or she were single and unmarried.
3. WIFE'S DEBTS:
Other than the debts indicated in Paragraph 5 below Wife represents
and warrants to Husband that since 02/01/03, 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 indemnify 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:
Other than the debts indicated in Paragraph 5 below, Husband
represents and warrants to Wife that since 02/01/03, he has not, and in the future he will
not, contract or incur any debt or liability 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 MARITAL DEBTS:
Husband and Wife acknowledge and agree that they have no
outstanding marital debts and obligations of the Husband and Wife incurred prior to the
signing of this agreement.
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In the event that either party contracted or incurred any debts, the party who
incurred the debt shall be responsible for its payment regardless of the name in which the
account may have been charged and agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the other for
any liability for such debts.
6. MUTUAL RELEASE:
Except as provided in this Agreement, each party waives his or her
right to alimony and any further distribution of property because both agree that this
Agreement provides for an equitable distribution of their marital property in accordance with
the Divorce Code of 1980. Subject 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, administrators and assigns, release and discharge
the other of and from all causes of action, claims, rights or demands whatsoever in law or
equity, which either of the parties ever had or now has against the other, except any or all
cause or causes of action for divorce and except in any or all causes of action for breach
of any provisions of this Agreement. Each party also waives his or her right to request
marital counseling pursuant to 23 Pa.C.S.A. Section 3302.
7. EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTION:
A. Contents of Wife's Residence:
As of the date of the execution of this Agreement, the parties
have equitably divided their personal property. Husband relinquishes his right, title, claim
and interest in and to the furniture, fixtures, goods, appliances, equipment and personal
items in the possession of Wife.
B. Contents of Husband's Residence:
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VVife relinquishes her right, title, claim and interest in and to the
furniture, fixtures, goods, appliances, equipment and personal items in the possession of
Husband.
C. Motor Vehicles:
With respect to the motor vehicles owned by one or both of the
parties, they agree as follows:
(1)
separation.
Wife shall retain the Chevy Malibu she acquired post-
(2) Husband shall retain the Monte Carlo.
(3) All automobile titles and insurance policies will be
corrected to reflect the ownership of each vehicle.
D. Individual Retirement Accounts, Pensions And
Employment Benefits:
Each party shall retain sole ownership and control of his and
her IRA's, Pensions and Employment benefits.
E. Joint Bank and Charge Accounts:
All joint bank and charge accounts, credit card accounts and
any other joint accounts shall be terminated and each party shall take those steps
necessary to have the other removed as a responsible party from any such account. Wife
shall retain all of the current balances in her current savings and checking accounts.
Husband shall retain all of the current balances in his current savings and checking
accounts.
F. Property to Wife:
The parties agree that Wife shall own, possess, and enjoy free
from any claims of Husband, the property awarded to her by the terms of this Agreement.
Husband hereby quitclaims, assigns and conveys to Wife all such property together with
any insurance policies covering that property, and any escrow accounts relating to that
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property. This Agreement shall constitute a sufficient bill of sale to evidence the transfer
of any and all rights in such property from Husband to Wife.
G. Property to Husband:
The parties agree that Husband shall own, possess, and enjoy
free from any claims of Wife, the property awarded to him by the terms of this Agreement.
Wife hereby quitclaims, assigns and conveys to Husband all such property together with
any insurance policies covering that property, and any escrow accounts relating to that
property. This Agreement shall constitute a sufficient bill of sale to evidence the transfer
of any and all rights in such property from Wife to Husband.
H. Miscellaneous Property:
All property not specifically addressed herein shall hereafter be
owned by the party to whom the property is titled, and if untitled, the party in possession.
This Agreement shall constitute a sufficient bill of sale to evidence the transfer of any and
all rights in such property from each to the other.
I. Tax Liability:
The parties believe and agree that the division of property
heretofore made by this Agreement is a non-taxable division of property between co-
owners rather than a taxable sale or exchange of such property. Each party promises not
to take any position with respect to the adjusted basis of the property assigned to him or
her with respect to any other issue which is inconsistent with the position set forth in the
preceding sentence on his or her Federal or State income tax returns.
8. LIFE INSURANCE:
Each party shall continue to own any life insurance policies currently
in effect, without restriction as to the designation of beneficiaries.
9. ALIMONY:
Both parties mutually waive all support, alimony and maintenance of
any kind from the other party.
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Wife acknowledges and agrees that the provisions of this Agreement
providing for the waiver of alimony to her by her Husband are fair, adequate, and
satisfactory to her and are based upon her actual need, her Husband's ability to pay, the
duration of the parties' marriage and other relevant factors which have been taken into
consideration by the parties. Although the approval of this Agreement by a court of
competent jurisdiction in connection with this action in divorce or annulment filed by
Husband or Wife shall be deemed an order of the court and may be enforced as provided
in 12 Pa.C.S.A. Section 3701, as amended, this Agreement, insofar as it pertains only to
support for Wife and the payment of alimony following the entry of a final Decree in Divorce
between the parties, may not be modified, suspended, terminated, or reinstated at the
instance of request of the Wife or Husband, or subject to further order of any court upon
changed circumstances of the Wife or Husband of a substantial or continuing nature, or
for any reason claimed by Wife whatsoever. Upon that condition, Wife hereby accepts the
provisions of this Agreement in lieu of and in full and final settlement and satisfaction of all
claims and demands that she may now or hereafter have against Husband or her support
and maintenance of herself and for alimony, and Husband and VVife further voluntarily and
intelligently waives and relinquishes any right to seek a modification, suspension,
termination, reinstitution, or other court order with respect to the terms of this Agreement
pertaining to the payment of support to Wife or the payment of alimony by Husband.
Husband acknowledges and agrees that the provisions of this
Agreement providing for equitable distribution of marital property are fair, adequate and
satisfactory to him and are accepted by him in lieu of and in full and final settlement and
satisfaction of any claims or demands that he may now have or hereafter have against the
Wife for support, maintenance or alimony. Husband further voluntarily and intelligently
waives and relinquishes any right to seek from the Wife any payment for support or
alimony.
10. HEALTH INSURANCE:
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policies.
Husband and Wife will retain their own individual Health Insurance
11. 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 are fair,
adequate and satisfactory to them. Both parties agree to accept the provisions set forth
in this Agreement in lieu of and in full and final settlement and satisfaction of ail 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 the proceedings for divorce or annulment between
the parties.
12. INCOME TAX RETURNS:
The parties have filed separate federal and state tax returns for the
year 2002. The parties shall file separately for the year 2003 and thereafter.
'13. WAIVERS 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 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, curtsey, statutory allowance, widow's
allowance, right to take intestacy, right to take against the will of the other, and right to act
as administrator or executor of the other's estate. Each will, at the request of the other,
execute, acknowledge and deliver any and all instruments which may be necessary or
advisable to carry into effect this mutual waiver and relinquishment of ali such interests,
rights and claims and both parties will revoke prior wills or testamentary documents.
14. AGREEMENT NOT PREDICATED ON DIVORCE:
It is specifically understood and agreed by and between the parties
hereto and each of the said parties does hereby warrant and represent to the other, that
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the execution and delivery of this Agreement is not predicated upon nor made subject to
any agreement for institution, prosecution, defense, or for the non-prosecution or non-
defense of any action for divorce; provided, however, that nothing contained in this
Agreement shall prevent or preclude either of the parties hereto from commencing,
instituting or prosecuting an action or actions for divorce, either absolute or otherwise, upon
just, legal and proper grounds; nor to prevent either party from defending any such action
which has been, may or shall be instituted by the other party, or from making any just or
proper defense thereto. 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 Husband and
Wife to execute this Agreement. Husband and Wife each knowingly and understandingly
hereby waives any and all possible claims that this agreement is, for any reason illegal or
for any reason whatsoever, unenforceable in whole or in part. Husband and Wife each do
hereby warrant, covenant and agree that, in any possible event, he and she are and shall
forever be estopped from asserting any illegality or unenforceability as to all or any part of
this Agreement.
15. SUBSEQUENT DIVORCE:
Wife at her cost by her counsel has filed an action for divorce under
Section 3301 (c) or (d) of the Divorce Code.
Simultaneously with the execution of this Agreement, both parties will
execute Affidavits of Consent and Waivers of Notice to enable counsel for Wife to proceed
with a no-fault divorce as soon as possible, providing for Husband with a duplicate decree.
The parties further agree that each of them shall be responsible for
their own attorney's fees.
The parties shall be bound by the terms of this agreement, which shall
be incorporated by reference into the Divorce Decree, shall not be merged in such Decree,
but shall in all respects survive the same and be further binding as an enforceable contract,
conclusive upon the parties.
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16. BREACH AND ENFORCEMENT:
If either party breaches any provision of this Agreement, the other
party shall have the dght at his or her election, to sue for damages for such breach, or seek
such other remedies or relief as may be responsible for payment of legal fees and costs
incurred by the other in enforcing his or her rights under this Agreement. Reasonable
interest shall be assessed from the date of breach.
A. This Agreement may be specifically enforced by either Husband
or Wife in Equity, and the parties hereto agree that if an action to enforce this Agreement
is brought in Equity by either party, the other party will make no objection on the alleged
ground of lack of jurisdiction of said Court on the ground that there is an adequate remedy
at law. The parties do not intend or purport hereby to improperly confer jurisdiction on a
Court in Equity by this Agreement, but they agree as provided herein for the forum of
equity in mutual recognition of the present state of the law, and in recognition of the
general jurisdiction of Courts in Equity over agreement such as this one.
B. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, Husband and
Wife may also proceed with an action at law for redress of his or her rights under the terms
of this Agreement, and in such event it is specifically understood and agreed that for and
in specific consideration of the other provisions and covenants of this Agreement, each
shall waive any right to a jury trial so as to expedite the hearing and disposition of such
case and so as to avoid undue delay.
C. Each party further hereby agrees to pay and to save and hold
harmless the other party from any and all attorney's fees and costs of litigation that either
may sustain, or incur or become liable for, in any way whatsoever, or shall pay upon, or in
terms or provisions of this Agreement by reason of any of the terms or provisions of this
Agreement by reason of which either party shall be obliged to retain or engage counsel
to initiate or maintain or defend proceedings against the other at law or equity or both in
any way whatsoever, provided that the party who seeks to recover such attorney's fees,
and costs of litigation must first be successful in whole or in part, before there would be any
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liability for attorney's fees and costs of litigation. It is the specific agreement and intent of
the parties that a breaching or wrongdoing party shall bear the burden and obligation of
any and all costs and expenses and counsel fees incurred by himself or herself as well as
in endeavoring to protect and enforce his or her rights under this
the other party
Agreement.
17.
ADDITIONAL INSTRUMENT:
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.
18. 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, 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 duress or undue influence.
The parties acknowledge that they have been furnished with all information relating to the
financial affairs of the other which has been requested by each of them or by their
respective counsel.
19.
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. Husband and Wife acknowledge and agree that the provisions
of this Agreement with respect to the distribution and divisions of marital and 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 against the other for equitable distribution of
their property by and any court of competent jurisdiction pursuant to 23 Pa.C.S.A. Section
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25. APPLICABLE LAW:
This Agreement shall be construed under the laws of the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
26. VOID CLAUSES:
If any term, condition, clause or provision of this Agreement shall be
determined or declared to be void or invalid in law or otherwise, then only that term,
condition, clause or provision shall be stricken from this Agreement and in all other
respects this Agreement shall be valid and continue in full force, effect and operation.
27. AGREEMENT BINDING ON HEIRS:
This Agreement shall be binding and shall inure to the benefit of the
parties hereto and their respective heirs, executors, administrators, successors, and
assigns.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have set their Hands and Seals
the day and year first above written.
(SEAL)
Scott S. Stroman
Witness
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COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
COUNTY OF
SS.
BEFORE ME, the undersigned authority, on this ~(~'/?day of
/~C/7 ., 2003, personally appeared Scott S. Stroman, known to me to be the
person who executed the foregoing instrument, and who acknowledged to me that he
executed same for the purposes and considerations therein expressed.
GIVEN UNDER MY HAND AND SEAL OF OFFICE THIS,~ ~''~ day of
,'~/O / c Jn ,2003.
COUNTY OF ~ ss.
BEFORE ME, the undersigned authority, on this /.5'"~/~day of
,2003, personally appeared Linda Stroman, known to me to be the
person who executed the foregoing instrument, and who acknowledged to me that she
executed same for the purposes and considerations therein expressed.
, GIVEN UNDER MY HAND AND SEAL OF OFFICE THIS /--(-r~ay of
,2003.
I~Yotary Public in a~e
Commonwealth of'Pennsylvania
Notarial Seal
Susan M. Joy, Notary Public
Susquehanna Twp., Dauphin County_
My Commission Expires Dec. 8, 2003
LINDA STROMAN,
Plaintiff
VS.
SCOTT S. STROMAN,
Defendant
* iN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
* CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
* NO. 03-914
* CIVIL ACTION - LAW
* IN DIVORCE
AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT
1. A Complaint in Divorce under Section 3301 (c) of the Divorce Code
was flied on February 28, 2003.
2. The marriage of Plaintiff and Defendant is irretrievably broken and
(90) days have elapsed from the date of the filing and service of the
ninety
Complaint.
3. 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.
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.
LINDA STROMAN,
Plaintiff
VS.
SCOTT S. STROMAN,
Defendant
* IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
* CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
* NO. 03-914
*
* CIVIL ACTION - LAW
* IN DIVORCE
AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT
1. A Complaint in Divorce under Section 3301 (c) of the Divorce Code
was filed on February 28, 2003.
2. The marriage of Plaintiff and Defendant is irretrievably broken and
ninety (90) days have elapsed
Complaint.
from the date of the filing and service of the
3. 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.
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.
Li~da strorna~, Plaintiff
LINDA STROMAN,
Plaintiff
VS,
SCOTT S. STROMAN,
Defendant
* IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
* CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
* NO. 03-914
* CIVIL ACTION - LAW
* IN DIVORCE
AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT
1. A Complaint in Divorce under Section 3301 (c) of the Divorce Code
was filed on February 28, 2003.
2. The marriage of Plaintiff and Defendant is irretrievably broken and
ninety (90) days have elapsed from the date of the filing and service of the
Complaint.
3. 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.
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.
Linda Stroma'n. Plaintiff
LINDA STROMAN,
Plaintiff
VS,
SCOTT S. STROMAN,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY,PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 03-914
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
iN DIVORCE
WAIVER 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 of a final decree of divorce without notice.
2. I understand that I may lose rights concerning alimony, division
of proper~y, 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 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.
Date: ~.~. 03
L'l'nda Stroroa/n~ Defendant
LINDA STROMAN,
Plaintiff
VS.
SCOTT S, STROMAN,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 03-914
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE
AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT
1. A Complaint in Divorce under Section 3301 (c) of the Divorce Code
was filed on February 28, 2003.
2. The marriage of Plaintiff and Defendant is irretrievably broken and
(90) days have elapsed from the date of the filing and service of the
ninety
Complaint.
3. 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.
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.
~Gcot~-S Stroman, Defendant
LINDA STROMAN
VS.
SCOTT S. STROMAN
Plaintiff
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
No. 03-914
CIVIL ACTION -- DIVORCE
PRAECIPE TO TRANSMIT RECORD
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Transmit the record, together with the following information, to the Court for entry of a
divorce decree:
1. Grounds for Divorce: Irretrievable breakdown under Section 3301(c).
2. Date and manner of service of the Complaint:
By U.S. Certified Mail. return receipt rea_uested, on March 5. 2003. An Affidavit of Service
was filed with the Court on March 7. 2003.
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 Plaintiff: June 8. 2003; By Defendant: June 10. 2003.
(b) (1) Date of execution of the Affidavit required by Section 3301(d) of the
Divorce Code: (2) Date of filing and service of the Plaintiff's
Affidavit upon the Respondent:
4. Related claims pending:
All related clairnn were resolved by a Marital Settlement Agreement dated April 15. 2003.
Said Marital Settlement Agreement was filed with the Court on April 23. 2003. The terms
and provisions of the Agreements signed by both parties are hereby incorporated, but not
merged, in the Decree of Divorce and remain binding upon the narties.
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 Section 3301(c) Divorce wasfiled with the
Prothonotary: Filed simultaneously with this Praecipe to Transmit Record: Date
Defendant's Waiver of Notice in Section 3301(c) Divorce was filed with the
Prothonotary: Filed simultaneously with this Praecipe to Transmit Record.
Date:
By: z~a ,,,-, /. ~)2~ff.~
r~e~14anie L. Mi-halko, Esquire
Attorney for Plaintiff
IN THE COURT Of COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY
STATe OF
LINDA STROMAN ~
Plaintiff
VERSUS
S~ ~. ~nM~N~
Defendant
F'EN NA.
NO. 03-914
AND NOW,
DECREED THAT
AND
DECREE IN
DIVORCE
Linda Stroman
Scott S. Stroman
, .2003
ARE DIVORCED FROM THE BONDS OF MATRIMONY.
, IT IS ORDERED AND
__, PLAINTIFF,
, DEFENDANT,
THE COURT RETAINS JURISDICTION OF THE FOLLOWING CLAIMS WHICH HAVE
BEEN RAISED Of RECORD IN THIS ACTION FOR WHICH A FINAL ORDER HAS NOT
YET BEEN ENTEred; The terms and provisions of the Marriage
Settlement Agreement signed by both parties on April 23, 2003
are incorporated but not merq~d ~n ~h~ ~ ~ ~,~ a~
remain binding upon the parties.
BY The CO
'~/'?~~ -~I~R OT H O N OTA RY
LINDA STROMAN,
Plaintiff
V$,
SCOTT S. STROMAN,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY,PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 03-914
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE
WAIVER 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 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 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.
Date:
Sco~t ~ St'roman, Defendant