HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-12251N THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
ANDREW M. MURPHY,
PLAINTIFF,
Vo
MICHELLE L. MURPHY,
DEFENDANT,
Civil Action---Divorce
Docket No. ~3
NOTICE TO DEFEND AND CLAIM OF 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.
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, Pennsylvania 17101
(717) 249-3166
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
ANDREW M. MURPHY,
PLAINTIFF,
Vo
MICHELLE L. MURPHY,
DEFENDANT,
Civil Action---Divorce
Docket No.
AVISO PARA DEFENDER Y RECLAMAR DERECHOS
USTED HA SIDO DEMANDADO EN LA CORTE. Si desea defenderse de las quejas
expuestas en las paginas siguientes, debe tomare accion con prontitud. Se le avisa que si
no se defiende, el caso puede proceder sin usted y decreto de divorcio o anulaminento
puede set emitido en su contra pot la Corte. Una decision puede tambien ser emitida en
su contra pot cualquier otra queja o compensacion reclamados por el demandante. Usted
puede perder dinero, o propiedades u otros derechos importantes para usted.
Cuando la base para el divorcio es indignidades o rompimiento irreparable del
matrimonio, usted puede solicitar consejo matrimonial. Una lista de consejeros
matrirnoniales esta disponible en la officina del Prothonotary, en la Cumberland County
Bar Association, 2 Liberty Avenue, Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17101.
SI USTED NO RECLAMA PENSION ALIMENTICIA. PROPIEDAD MARITAL.
HONORARIOS DEABOGADO U OTROS GASTOS ANTES DE QUE EL
DECRETO FINAL DE DIVORCIO O ANULIAMIENTO SEA EMITIDO. USTED
PUEDE PERDER EL DERECHO A RECLAMAR CUALQUIERA DE
ELLOS.USTED DEBELLEVAR ESTE PAPELA UN ABOGADO DE
INMEDIATO SI NO TIENEPUEDEPAGAR UN ABOGADO. VAYA 0 LLAME A
LOFFICINAINDICADA ABA JO PARA AVERIGUAR DONDE PUEDE
OBTENER ASIS TENCIA LEGAL.
CUMBERLAND COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION
2 LIBERTY AVENUE
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17101
(717) 249-3166
AVAILABILITY OF COUNSELING
THE DIVORCE CODE OF PENNSYLVANIA REQUIRES THAT YOU BE
NOTIFIED OF THE AVAILABILITY OF COUNSELING WHERE A DIVORCE
IS SOUGHT UNDER ANY OF THE FOLLOWING GROUNDS:
23 Pa.C.S. & 3301(a)(6) ....... Indignities
23 Pa.C.S. & 3301 (c) .......... Irretrievable Breakdown; Mutual Consent
23 Pa.C.S. & 3301(d) .......... Irretrievable Breakdown; Two year separation where the
court determines that there is a reasonable prospect of
reconciliation.
A list of marriage counselors is available in the Office of the Prothonotary
Cumberland County Courthouse, 1 Courthouse Square, Carlisle, Pennsylvania
17013.
GREGORY S. HAZLETT, ESQUIRE
ATTORNEY & COUNSELOR AT LAW
~G~eg~Y ~. Ha~j~ire~2~
~t4brney for Pla'fi[tiff
/20 South Market Street
Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania 17055
(717) 790-5500
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
ANDREW M. MURPHY,
PLAINTIFF,
Vo
MICHELLE L. MURPHY,
DEFENDANT,
Civil Action---Divorce
Docket No.
COMPLAINT UNDER SECTION
3301(C) OR 3301{D) OF THE DIVORCE CODE PARTIES
1. Plaintiff is Andrew M. Murphy, an adult individual, sui juris an who currently resides
at 529 Hogestown Road, Mechanicsburg, in the County of Cumberland, Commonwealth
of Pennsylvania.
2. Defendant, is Michelle L. Murphy, an adult individual, sui juris, who currently resides
at 529 Hogestown Road, Mechanicsburg, in the County of Cumberland, Commonwealth
of Pennsylvania.
JURISDICTION & VENUE
3. Plaintiff has been a resident of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for a period of
more than 6 months.
4. Tile parties were married on the 27th day of June, of 1998, in the County of
Dauphin, Cornmonwealth of Pennsylvania.
5. Neither the Plaintiff nor the 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 have been no prior actions for divorce instituted by the plaintiff or defendant in
this Commonwealth.
COUNT I
GROUNDS FOR DIVORCE
REQUEST FOR A NO-FAULT DIVORCE UNDER SECTION 3301 (d) OF THE
DIVORCE CODE.
7. For the purposes of section 3301 (d) of the Divorce Code, the parties have been living
separate since February of 2003.
8. The marriage is irretrievably broken.
9. Plaintiff has been advised that counseling is available and that the plaintiff may have
the right to request that the court require the parties to participate in counseling.
WHERFORE, plaintiff requests that the Honorable Court grant a decree of divorce
pursuant to, and in conformity with 3301 (d) of the Divorce Code.
11. The parties do have one biological children born within the marriage.
12. The parties have not heretofore entered into any written agreement as to support,
Alimony, or property division.
COUNT I
GROUNDS FOR DIVORCE
REQUEST FOR A NO-FAULT DIVORCE UNDER SECTION 3301 (C) OF THE
DIVORCE CODE.
13. The prior paragraphs are incorporated herein by reference.
WHEREFORE, provided the parties file affidavits consenting to a divorce after
ninety (90) days have elapsed from the date of the filing and service of this Complaint,
plaintiff respectfully requests the Court to enter a decree of divorce pursuant to section
3301(c) of the Divorce Code.
G~GORY S. HAZLI~TT, ESQJdlR~
~rney for Piain~f
0 South Market Street
~~csburg, Pennsylvania 17055
(717) 790-5500
VERIFICATION
I verify that upon personal knowledge or information and belief 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. /~,~ ~ff/j~/~~~ . .
Plaintiff
SEPARATION AND PROPERTY SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT OF
ANDREW M. MURPHY AND MICHELLE L. MURPHY
THIS AGREEMENT, made this ~ r~ , day of ~/°~/t_. , 2003, by and
between Andrew M. Murphy, hereinafter referred to as" Husband, and Michelle L.
Murphy hereinafter referred to as" Wife".
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, Husband and Wife were lawfully married on 27th day of June 1998 in the County of
Dauphin, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and
WHEREAS, certain differences have arisen between the parties as a result of which they have
separated and, and are desirous, therefore, of entering into an agreement which will provide for support,
distribute their marital property, and will provide for their mutual responsibilities and rights growing out
of the marriage relationship; and
WHEREAS, the parties hereto, after being properly advised, 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 heir's successors and assigns thereby, covenant, promise and agree as follows:
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
was single and unmarried, 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 in all respects as if he or she were single and
unmarried
3. WIFE'S DEBTS:
Wife represents and warrants to Husband that since their separation on or about February of 2003,,
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 and
demands made against him by reasons of debts or obligations incurred by her subsequent to the entry of
the divorce decree.
4. HUSBAND'S DEBTS:
Husband represents and warrants to Wife that since their separation on or about February 2003, 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 and demands made
against her by reasons of debts or obligations incurred by him.
(A) OUTSTANDING MARITAL DEBTS:
It is represented as between the parties that there are currently no by the parties during the marriage to
which each of the other would be responsible.
5. LEGAL REPRESENTATION
It is hereby acknowledged and understood as between the parties to this agreement that Husband is
represented by Gregory S. Hazlett, Esquire and Wife has a right to retain an attorney of her choosing to
explain her legal rights and responsibilities. Each party has reached this agreement without any duress,
coercion, or undue influence and has accordingly entered this agreement voluntarily and knowingly.
6. MUTUAL RELEASE:
Subject to the provisions of this Agreement, each party waives his or her right to any and all legal or
equitable claims not otherwise provided for or allowed within this agreement, inasmuch as the parties hereto
agree that this Agreement provides for an equitable distribution of their marital property in accordance with
the Divorce Code of 1980, as amended. 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,
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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 ail 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 Section 202 of the Divorce Code.
7. EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTION OF MARITAL PROPERTY:
The parties have attempted to distribute their marital property in a manner which conforms to the
criteria set forth in Section 401 of the Permsylvania Divorce Code, and taking into account the following
considerations: the length of the marriage; 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 earning 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, including the
contribution of each spouse as a homemaker; the value of fire 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 parties to constitute in any way a sale or
exchange of assets, funds or other property not constituting marital property. The division of property
under this Agreement shall be in full satisfaction of alt marital rights of the parties.
A. DISTRIBUTION OF PERSONAL PROPERTY
The parties hereto have divided the personal property as follows:
(1) Wife has received and is currently in possession of the furnishings currently located within the
home located at 529 1-1ogestown Road, Mechanicsburg, PA. 17055 except for the appliances
which shall remain within the home.
(2) Husband has received a 32" Toshiba TV which shall remain in his possession. Should it become
necessary, the parties each agree to sign, upon request, any titles or documents necessary to give
effect to this paragraph . Husband and Wife shall each be deemed to be in the possession and
control of bis or her own individual pension or other employee benefit plans or retirement
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benefits of any nature with the exception of Social Security benefits to which either party may
have vested or contingent right or interest at the time of the signing of this Agreement, and
neither will make any claim against the other for any interest is such benefits.
From and after the date of the signing of this Agreement, to the extent the property has been allocated as
between the parties pursuant to this agreement, both parties shall have complete freedom of disposition as
to his/her separate property and any property which they have divided equally pursuant to this agreement
and may mortgage, sell, grant, convey, or otherwise encumber or dispose of such property, whether
personal, whether such property was acquired before, during or after the 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 property.
8. REAL PROPERTY:
Husband is the sole exclusive owner of a three (3) bedroom home located at 529 Hogestown
Road, Mechanicsburg, PA. 17055. Husband shall retain sole exclusive legal, equitable, and
possessory ownership interest of the home free of any claims from Wife. Wife will sign all
relevant documentation to the extent applicable to convey all ownership interest legal,
equitable and possessory into husband name alone and shall execute such documentation
within 48 hours of husband's request. Husband will refinance the home and upon its
refinancing shall pay to Wife the one time sum of Five thousand dollars $5,000.00 dollars and
pay the outstanding balance of the loan on the 2000 Toyota Echo. Husband shall sign all right
title and interest to said vehicle into wife's name alone.
9. MOTOR VEHICLES
(a) Husband agrees to pay the finance company which encumbers the 2000 Toyota Echo with the
money received from the refinancing of the home pursuant to Paragraph eight (8) above.
Husband upon paying off said vehicle shall sign all right title and interest in such vehicle into
wife's name alone. Wife agrees to pay all expenses relative to her ownership of this vehicle and
hold husband harmless and indemnify husband in the event she breaches her obligation to pay all
expenses relative to her ownership and operation of such vehicle subsequent to its transfer into
her name.
(b) Husband shall retain sole exclusive legal, equitable, and possesory ownership
interest in the 1994 Dodge Caravan and pay all expenses relative to
her ownership of this vehicle and hold Wife harmless and
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indemnify Wife in the event she breaches his obligation to pay all expenses relative to his
ownership and operation of such vehicle subsequent to its transfer into her name.
10. POST-SEPARATION OBLIGATIONS
The parties agree and acknowledge that any and all obligations incurred by either party subsequent to
Febmary 2003, the date of separation shall be the sole and separate liability and responsibility of the party
incurring the obligation. Each party agrees that he or she will not attempt to, and/or incur any liability
financial or otherwise, to which the other party may become liable in any capacity direct or indirect. To
the extent that such party incurs a liability to which the other party may become liable, the party incurring
such obligation shall indemnify and hold harmless the other party from any and all liability arising from
such post-separation and/or future obligations.
11. SUPPORT
Husband shall pay to Wife the sum of $600.00 per month for child support and $600.00 dollars per
month for Spousal Support/Alimony for a total amount of $1,200.00 dollars per month which shall be
paid at the beginning of every month and shall continue until September 2004 at which point the Spousal
support/Alimony shall end and cease entirely as well as any and all forms of support including but not by
way of limitation Alimony, Alimony Pendente Lite, Spousal Support and any and all other forms of
support except child support which shall continue at the rate of $600.00 per month.
12. PENSION PLAN:
The parties release any interest in the opposite spouse's Pensions, bank accounts, stocks, bonds,
deferred compensation, IRA's, 401K's or any other tangible or intangible assets wheresoever located and
accumulated during the marriage and/or subsequent to the dissolution of their marriage. Each party
forever waives any claims to the other's Pensions, bank accounts, stocks, bonds, deferred compensation,
IRA, 401 K, etc and any and all other benefits employer derived or otherwise.
13. 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 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 provisions for their support and maintenance
before, during and after the commencement of any proceedings for divorce or annulment between the
parties.
14. WAIVERS OF CLAI1VIS 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 estate of the other
as a result of the marital relationship, including without limitation, dower, curtesy, statutory allowance,
widow's allowance, intestate share, right to take against the will of the other, and right to act as
administrator or executor of the others 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 all such interests, rights and claims.
15. SUBSEOUENT DIVORCE / ATTORNEYS FEES
This Agreement shall be incorporated into but shall not merge into any such judgment or decree of
final divorce, but shall be incorporated for the purposes of e~lforcement only.
I6. BREACH AND ENFORCEMENT:
If either party breaches any provision of this Agreement, the other party shall have the right, at his
or her election, to sue for damages for such breach, or seek other such remedies or relief as may be
available to him or her, and the party breaching this Agreement should be responsible for payment of
legal fees and costs incurred by the other in enforcing his or her rights under this Agreement.
A. It is expressly understood and agreed by and between the parties hereto that this Agreement
may be specifically enforced by either Husband or Wife in Equity, or in Law 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 to not intend or purport hereby to improperly confer jurisdiction on
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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 agreements such as this one.
B. Not~vithstanding 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 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 consequence of any default or breach by the other 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 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 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 the other party in endeavoring to protect or enforce his or her rights under this
Agreement·
17. 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.
18. VOLUNTARY EXECUTION:
The provisions of this Agreement and their legal effect have been completely reviewed by the
parties, 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
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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.
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 division and distribution
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 any court of competent jurisdiction
pursuant to Section 401(d) of the Divorce Code or any other laws. Husband and Wife 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 any provision of this Agreement.
20.. DISCLOSURE:
Husband and Wife each represent and warrant to the other that he or she has made a full and complete
disclosure to the other party of all assets of any nature whatsoever in which such party has an interest, the
sources and amount of the income of such party or every type whatsoever and of all other facts relating to
the subject matter of this Agreement.
21. MODIlVlCATION AND WAIVER:
A modification and 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 any of the provisions of this Agreement shall not be construed as a
waiver of any subsequent default of the same or similar nature.
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22. PRIOR AGREEMENT:
It is understood and agreed that any and all property settlement agreements which may or have been
executed prior to the date and time of this Agreement are null and void and of no effect as well as any
verbal agreements or representations occurring prior to the effective date of this instrument.
23. DESCRIPTIVE HEADINGS:
The descriptive headings used herein are for convenience only.
whatsoever in determining the rights or obligations of the parties.
They shall have no effect
24. INDEPENDENT SEPARATE COVENANTS:
It is specifically understood and agreed by and between the parties hereto that each paragraph
hereof shall be deemed to be a separate and independent covenant and agreement.
25. APPLICABLE LAW:
This Agreement shall be construed under the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
26. VOID CLAUSES:
If any terms, conditions, 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.
28. CHILD CUSTODY
Mother shall have primary physical custody of the child.
Father shall have partial physical custody of the child as father's schedule will accommodate.
The parties shall have Joint Legal Custody of the child.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have set their hand and seals the day and year first above
written intending to be legally bound.
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
County of Cumberland
On this, the / 6 .,day of /z/ f,~/ ~.~ A.D. 2003, before me a Notary Public appeared
Andrew M. Murphy, known to me (.or satisfactorily proverr~to be the person whose name is subscribed
to the within instrument, and acknowledged that he executed the same for the purposes therein
contained.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, cial seal.
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.... .~ Camp Hill Boro. Cumberland County
~~~,~.J~~ .__' ' / / My Commission Expires Aug, 26, 2004
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
County of C ~t ~-~'.~
On this, the ,day of ~ A.D.2003, before me a Nota~ Public MicheHe
L. Mushy known to me (or satisfactorily provenb to be the person whose name is subscribed to the
within instrument, and acknowledged that he executed the same for the purposes therein contained.
NOTA
My Commission Expires Aug.
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
ANDREW M. MURPHY, :
PLAINTIFF, :
VS. :
MICHELLE L. MURPHY, :
DEFENDANT, :
Civil Action---Divorce
Docket No: 03-1225
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Gregory S. Hazlett, Esquire, hereby certify that service of the foregoing Divorce Complaint
and related documentation was made upon the interested parties listed hereunder by mailing,
postage prepaid, a true copy on the 21~t day of March 2003.
MICHELLE L. MURPHY
529 HOGESTOWN ROAD
MECHANICSBURG, PA 17050
eg~.'~Iazl~r (~
Me6hanicsburg, PA. 1705/ 20S~,~h Market ~ff~ 5
7-790- 5500
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
ANDREW M. MURPHY,
Plaintiff,
Vo
MICHELLE L. MURPHY,
Defendant
: No. 02-1225
: Civil Action - Divorce
ACCEPTANCE OF SERVICE
I Michelle L. Murphy, accept service of the Complaint in Divorce, Notice to Defend and Notice of
Availability of Counseling in the above-captioned matter. I acknowledge that I am the Defendai~t in said
matter or that I am authorized to accept on behalf of the Defendant.
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
ANDREW M. MURPHY,
PLAINTIFF
VS.
MICHELLE L. MURPHY,
DEFENDANT
Civil Action---Divorce
Docket No. 2003-1225
AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT
1. A complaint in divorce under Section 3301(c) of the Divorce Code was filed on.
March 19, 2003 and served upon defendant on 21st day of March 2003 by Acceptance
of Service.
2. The marriage of plaintiff and defendant is irretrievably broken and ninety days have
Elapsed from the date of service of the divorce Complaint.
3. I consent to the entry of a final decree of divorce.
4. I understand that I may lose rights concerning alimony, division of property, lawyers
Fees or expenses ifI 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.
Cons. Stat. S 4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
ANDREW M. MURPHY,
PLAINTIFF
VS.
MICHELLE L. MURPHY,
DEFENDANT
Civil Action---Divorce
Docket No. 2003-1225
WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REOUEST ENTRY OF 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 ifI do not claim them before a Divome is granted.
I understand that 1 will not be divorced until a Divome 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. & 4904
relating to unswom falsification to authorities.
Andrew M. Mu~/y~, ~lamtiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
ANDREW M. MURPHY,
PLAINTIFF
VS.
MICHELLE L. MURPHY,
DEFENDANT
Civil Action---Divorce
Docket No. 2003-1225
AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT
1. A complaint in divorce under Section 3301(c) of the Divorce Code was filed on.
March 19, 2003 and served upon defendant on 21st day of March 2003 by Acceptance
of Service.
2. The marriage of plaintiff and defendant is irretrievably broken and ninety days have
Elapsed from the date of service of the divorce Complaint.
3. I consent to the entry ora final decree of divorce.
4. I understand that I may lose rights concerning alimony, division of property, lawyers
Fees or expenses ifI 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.
Cons. Stat. S 4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
Date:
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
ANDREW M. MURPHY,
PLAINTIFF
VS.
MICHELLE L. MURPHY,
DEFENDANT
Civil Action---Divorce
Docket No. 2003-1225
WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REOUEST ENTRY OF DIVORCE
DECREE UNDER SECTION 3301 (C} OF THE DIVORCE CODE
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 ifI do not claim them before a Divorce is granted.
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. & 4904
relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
ANDREW M. MURPHY, :
PLAINTIFF, :
VS. :
MICHELLE L. MURPHY, :
DEFENDANT, :
Civil Action---Divorce
Docket No: 03-1225
PRAECIPE TO TRANSMIT THE RECORD
To the Prothonotary:
Please Transmit the record, together with the following information, to thc court for entry ora
divorce decree:
1. Ground for divorce: irretrievable breakdown under Section 3301 (C) of the Divorce Code.
2. The complaint in Divorce was filed on the 19' day of March, 2003 served by
Acceptance of Service dated March 2 l~t, 2003. (Attached hereto)
3 The plaintiff, signed his Affidavit of Consent and Waiver of Notice of Entry of a Divorce
Decree on the 24th day of June 2003 which is attached hereto.
4. The plaintiff served his affidavit of consent, and Waiver of Notice of Intent to request Divorce
Decree on defendant on the 23rd day of June 2003 and the same was signed the 24th day of June
2003.
5. There are no related claims pending as between the parties hereto and listed herein to the
extent that all marital issues have been settled by way of a Marital Settlement Agreement which
was executed on the 18th day of April, 2003.
6. The defendant signed a Waiver of Notice of Intention to Request Entry of Divorce Decree on
the 24~ day of June 2003 pursuant to Rule 1920.72 a copy of which is attached hereto
Date: 6 [~:~'/{~ GREGORYS. HAZLIi~TT
3~lechanicsburg, PA. 17055
717-790-0490
Atty. I.D. 69528
IN THE COURT Of COMMON PLEAS
ANDREW M. MURPHY,
PLAINTIFF
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY
STATE Of ~~, PENNA.
03-1225
NO.
VERSUS
MICHELLE L. MURPHY,
DEFENDANT
DECREE iN
DIVORCE
AND NOW, 1ND~~, i
A MURPHY
DECREED THAT
MICHELLE L. MURPHY
AND
2003
, IT dS ORDERED AND
, PLAINTIFF,
, 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 Marital Settlement Agreement executed on the 18th day of April 2003 shall be
Incorporated into the Divorce Decree and shall not merge.
~~OTH ONOTARY