HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-1332Carolyn J. Bunner :
Plaintiff:
:
VS. :
:
James C. Bunner :
Defendant :
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE
NOTICE
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 judgement
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 counselling.
A list of marriage counselors is available at: The Office of the
Prothonotary, Dauphin County Courthouse, Front and Market
Streets, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17101.
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.
Dauphin County Lawyer Referral Service
213 North Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17101
(717) 232-7536
MEYERS, DESFOR, SALTZGIVER & BOYLE
410 NORTH SECOND STREET · P.O. BOX 1062 · HARRISBURG, PA 17108
(717) 236-9428 · FAX (717) 236-2817
Carolyn J. Bunner :
Plaintiff:
:
VS. :
:
James C. Bunner :
Defendant :
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO.
CIVIL ACTION LAW
IN DIVORCE
NOTICIA
LE HAN DEMANDADO A USTED EN LA CORTE. Si usted quiere
defenderse de estas demandas expuestas en las paginas
siguientes, usted tiene veinte (20) dias de plazo al partir de
la fecha de la demanda y la notificacion.
Usted debe presentar una apariencia escrita o en persona o
Dor abogado y archivar en la corte en forma escrita sus defensas
'o sus objeciones a las demandas en contra de su persona. Sea
avisado que si usted no se defiende, la corte tomaro medidas y
puede entrar una orden contra usted sin previo aviso o
notificacion y por cualquier queja o alivio que es pedido en la
peticion do demanda. Usted puede perder dinero o sus
propiedades o otros derechos importantes para usted.
LLEVE ESTA DEMANDA A UN ABOGADO IMMEDIATAMENTE. SI NO
TIENE ABOGADO O SI NO TIENE EL DINERO SUFICIENTE DE PAGAR TAL
SERVICIO, VAYA EN PERSONA O LLAME POR TELEFONO A LA OFICINA CUYA
DIRECCION SE ENCUENTRA ESCRITA ABAJO PARA AVERIGUAR DONDE SE
PUEDE CONSEGUIR ASISTENCIA LEGAL.
Dauphin County Lawyer Referral Service
213 North Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17101
(717) 232-7536
MEYERS, DESFOR, SALTZGIVER & BOYLE
410 NORTH SECOND STREET · P.O. BOX 1062 · HARRISBURG, PA 17108
(717) 236-9428 · FAX (717) 236-2817
Carolyn J. Bunner : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Plaintiff: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
vs. No. O5 133
James C. Bunner : CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Defendant : IN DIVORCE
COMPLAINT IN DIVORCE
AND NOW, comes the Plaintiff, Carolyn J. Bunner, by and
through her attorneys, Meyers, Desfor, Saltzgiver & Boyle and
files the following Complaint in Divorce and in support thereof
avers as follows:
1. Plaintiff is Carolyn J. Bunner an adult individual who
currently resides at 1303 King Arthur Drive, Mechanicsburg,
Pennsylvania.
2. Defendant is James C. Bunner an adult individual who
currently resides at 1303 King Arthur Drive, Mechanicsburg,
Pennsylvania.
3. Plaintiff has been a bona fide resident of the Commonwealth
of Pennsylvania for at least six (6) months immediately
previous to the filing of this Complaint.
4. The Plaintiff and Defendant were married on September 18,
1993 at Lansdale, Pennsylvania, Montgomery County.
5. There have been no prior actions of divorce or annulment
between the parties.
6. The marriage is irretrievably broken.
7. The Defendant is not a member of the United States Army or
its allies.
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its allies.
Plaintiff has been advised that counseling is available and
that Plaintiff may have the right to request the court
require the parties to participate in counseling, being so
advised, Plaintiff waives that right.
Plaintiff requests the Court to enter a Decree of Divorce
pursuant to Section 3301(C) or 3301(D) of the Divorce Code.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff, Carolyn J. Bunner respectfully
requests this Honorable Court enter a Decree in Divorce pursuant
to Section 3301(C) or 3301(D) of the Divorce Code.
COUNTS
COUNT I
EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTION
10.
11.
12.
Paragraphs one through fifteen of the Complaint are
incorporated by reference as if fully set forth herein.
During the marriage, Plaintiff and Defendant have acquired
various items of marital property, both real and personal,
which are subject to equitable distribution under the
Divorce Code.
Plaintiff requests that this Honorable Court equitably
distribute all marital property pursuant to the Divorce
Code.
MEYERS, DESFOR, SAL'I-ZGIVER & BOYLE
410 NORTH SECOND STREET · P.O. BOX 1062 · HARRISBURG, PA 17108
(717) 236-9428 · FAX (717) 236-2817
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff respectfully requests this Honorable
Court equitably distribute all property, both real and personal,
tangible and intangible, acquired by the parties during their
marriage.
Respectfully submitted,
Laurie. ~a~ 1 ~ z~iver',~Esquire
I.D.#
MEYERS & DESFOR
410 North Second Street
P.O. Box 1062
Harrisburg, PA 17108
(717) 236-9428
Attorney for the Plaintiff
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MEYERS, DESFOR, SALTZGIVER & BOYLE
410 NORTH SECOND STREET · P.O. BOX 1062 · HARRISBURG, PA 17108
(717) 236-9428 · FAX (717) 236-2817
VERIFICATION
I, Carolyn J. Bunner , verify that the
statements made in this Complaint in Divorce
are true and correct to the besl
of my knowledge, information and belief. I understand that fals~
statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.
C.S. Section 4904, relating to unsworn falsification to
authorities.
Dated: 3/25/2005
( ) Defendant
MEYERS, DESFOR, SALTZGIVER & BOYLE
410 NORTH SECOND STREET · P.O. BOX 1062 · HARRISBURG, PA 17108
(717) 236-9428 · FAX (717) 236-2817
Carolyn J. Bunner :
Plaintiff:
:
VS. :
:
~ames C. Bunner :
Defendant :
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 03-1332 civil T( rm
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE
ACCEPTANCE OF SERVICE
OF COMPLAINT IN DIVORuE
~nd that I am authorized to do
I, LeRoy Smigel, Esquire, counsel for Jame!s C. Bunner,
Defendant in the above-captioned matter, certifly acceptance of
service on behalf of James C. Bunner a copy of ithe Complaint in
)ivorce filed by Plaintiff Carolyn J. Bunner on March 26, 2003
so. ~
~/~~e
LeRo~-~m~gel, E~qui
Smigel, Anderson!& Sacks
2917 North Fronti Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 234-2401
Counsel for Defendant
MEYERS, DESFOR, SALTZGIVER & BOYLE
410 NORTH SECOND STREET · P.O. BOX 1062 · HARRISBURG, PA 17108
(717) 236-9428 " FAX (717) 236-2817
Carolyn J. Bunner, ·
Plaintiff ·
Vo °
James C. Bunner, ·
Defendant ·
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 03~1332 - CIVIL TERM
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE
NOTICE TO PLEAD
To:
Carolyn J. Bunner and her attorney,
Laurie A. Saltzgiver, Esquire
You are hereby notified to file a written response to the enclosed Answer and
New Matter to Complaint in Divorce within twenty (20) days from service hereof or a
judgment may be entered against you.
Richard C'. Gaffney,~t~qu~e
Supreme Court I.D. No. 63x1313
Attorney for Defendant
Smigel, Anderson & Sacks, LLP
4431 North Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17011
Telephone: (717) 234-2401
Carolyn J. Bunner, ·
Plaintiff ·
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v. · NO. 03-1332 - CIVIL TERM
James C. Bunner, ' CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Defendant · IN DIVORCE
ANSWER AND NEW MATTER
TO COMPLAINT IN DIVORCE
AND NOW, comes the Defendant, James C. Bunner, by and through his
attorneys, Smigel, Anderson & Sacks, LLP and files the following Answer and New
Matter to Plaintiff's Complaint in Divorce and in support thereof avers the following:
1. Admitted.
2. Admitted.
3. Admitted.
4. Admitted.
5. Admitted.
6. Denied.
7. Admitted.
8. Denied for want of knowledge.
9. No response is necessary to the averments of paragraph 9 of Plaintiff's
complaint in divorce, as it constitutes a prayer for relief·
10. Defendant incorporates by reference his answers to paragraphs one (1)
through nine (9), as if fully set forth herein.
11. Admitted.
12. No response is necessary to the averments of paragraph 9 of Plaintiff's
complaint in divorce, as it constitutes a prayer for relief.
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.
18.
NEW MATTER - COUNTERCLAIM
Defendant incorporates by reference his answers to paragraphs one (1)
through twelve (12), as if fully set forth herein.
In contravention of her marital vows and the laws of the Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania, Plaintiff committed adultery.
In contravention of her marriage vows and the laws of the Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania, plaintiff offered Defendant such indignities as to render his
condition intolerable and life burdensome.
Defendant is the injured and innocent spouse.
Defendant is entitled to a Decree in Divorce under section 3301 (a) of the
Divorce Code.
Defendant is entitled to an award of attorney's fees, costs and expenses under
the Divorce Code.
WHEREFORE, Defendant prays this Honorable Court to enter a Decree in
Divorce under section 3301(a), to equitably divide the marital estate, to award to
Defendant his attorney's fees, costs and expenses, and to grant such other relief as this
Court deems just.
Respectfully submitted,
SMIGEL, ANDERSON & SACKS, LLP
Richard C. Gaffney, Esquire
Supreme Court I.D. No. 63313
Attorney for Defendant
Smigel, Anderson & Sacks, LLP
4431 North Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17011
Telephone: (717) 234-2401
Carolyn J. Bunner, ·
Plaintiff ·
James C. Bunner, ·
Defendant ·
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE
Verification
I verify that the statements made in this Answer and New Matter to Complaint in
Divorce are true and correct. I understand that false statements herein are made subject
to the penalties of 18 Pa. Cons. Stat. Ann. Section 4904, relating to unsworn falsification
to authorities.
ames C. Bunner
Carolyn J. Bunner,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v. ' NO. 03-1332 - CIVIL TERM
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE
James C. Bunner,
Defendant
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
The undersigned hereby certifies that on May 6, 2003, she served Defendant's
Answer and New Matter via first class United States mail on Plaintiff's attorney, Laurie
A. Saltzgiver, at the address below and makes this statement under penalty of law.
Laurie A. Saltzgiver
Meyers, Desfor, Saltzgiver & Boyle
410 North Second Street
PO Box 1062
Harrisburg, PA 17110
Smigel, Anderson, & Sacks
4431 North Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110
Carolyn J. Bunner :.
Plaintiff:
:
VS. :
:
James C. Bunner :
Defendant :
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 03-1332 Civil Term
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE
PLAINTIFF'S ANSWER TO DEFENDANT'S NEW MATTER
AND NOW, comes the Plaintiff, Carolyn J. Bunner, by and
through her attorneys, Meyers, Desfor, Saltzgiver & Boyle and
files the following Answer to Defendant's New Matter and in
support thereof avers as follows:
13. No answer required.
14. Denied. Plaintiff denies any and all allegations that she
has committed adultery.
15. Denied. Plaintiff denies any and all allegations that she
has offered any indignities to Defendant, furthermore,
Plaintiff denies that Defendant is innocent or injured in
any way.
Denied. Plaintiff denies that Defendant has been innocent
or injured in any way during the term of the marriage.
Denied. Plaintiff denies any and all claims of adultery or
indignities.
Denied. Defendant has sufficient assets and income to pay
his attorney fees, costs and expenses.
16.
17.
18.
MEYERS, DESFOR, SALTZGIVER & BOYLE
410 NORTH SECOND STREET · P.O. BOX 1062 · HARRISBURG, PA 17108
(717) 236-9428 · FAX (717) 236-2817
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff requests this Honorable Court
deny Defendant's counterclaim for divorce and counsel fees.
Respectfully submitted,
Lauri~A~ S~t~iver, ~quire
MEYERS, DESFOR,~ALTZG TER
& BOYLE
Attorney I.D. #61382
410 North Second Street
P.O. Box 1062
Harrisburg, PA 17108
(717) 236-9428
Attorney for Plaintiff
MEYERS, DESFOR, SALTZGIVER & BOYLE
410 NORTH SECOND STREET · P.O. BOX 1062 · HARRISBURG, PA 17108
(717~ 236-9428 · FAX (717) 236-2817
VERIFICATION
I, Carolyn J. Bunner , verify that the
statements made in this Plaintiff's Answer to Defendant's
New Matte~ are true and correct to the best
of my knowledge, information and belief. I understand that fals,
statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.
C.S. Section 4904, relating to unsworn falsification to
authorities.
Dated: 5/8/03
( ) Defendant
MEYERS, DESFOR, SAL'rZGIVER & BOYLE
410 NORTH SECOND STREET · P.O. BOX 1062 · HARRISBURG, PA 17108
(717) 236-9428 · FAX (717) 236-2817
Carolyn J. Bunner :'
Plaintiff:
:
VS. :
:
James C. Bunner :
Defendant :
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COLrNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 03-1332 Civil Term
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I hereby certify on this ~ [~day of May, 2003, that a
copy of the foregoing Plaintiff's Answer to Defendant's New
Matter was mailed, first-class, postage pre-paid to:
LeRoy Smigel, Esquire
SMIGEL, ANDERSON & SACKS
2917 North Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110
Laurie A. Sal%
Attorney for P
giver, ~ulre
.aintiff
MEYERS, DESFOR, SALTZGIVER & BOYLE
410 NORTH SECOND STREET · P.O. BOX 1062 · HARRISBURG, PA 17108
(717) 236-9428 o FAX (717) 236-2817
MARITAL SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT made this day of /]~ ~d~ ,
2003 by and between Carolyn J. Bunner (hereinafter referred to as
"Wife") of Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania and
James C. Bunner (hereinafter referred to as "Husband") of
Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
WI TNE S SETH :
WHEREAS, Husband and Wife were lawfully married on September
18, 1993 in Lansdale, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania; and
WHEREAS, two children have been conceived of this marriage;
namely, Joseph Paul Bunner, born on May 7, 1997 and Chelsey Ann
Bunner born on June 27, 1999; and
WHEREAS, diverse differences and difficulties have arisen
between the parties respecting their interests, rights and title
in and to certain property, real and/or personal, owned by or in
possession of the said parties to either of them; and
WHEREAS, Husband and Wife desire to settle and determine
their rights and obligations and to amicably adjust, compromise
and forever settle all property rights and all rights in, to or
against each other's property or estate of any kind or nature
whatsoever, including property heretofore or subsequently
acquired by either party and to settle all disputes existing
between them, including any and all claims for Wife's and/or
Husband's rights to equitable distribution, maintenance and/or
support, alimony, alimony pendente lite, counsel fees and costs;
and
WHEREAS, the parties acknowledge and agree that in entering
into this Agreement, including foregoin~ waivers, they are each
relying on truth and completeness in all material respects as to
all information provided by the other party hereto regarding the
assets of such person.
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises,
covenants and agreements hereinafter contained, each of the
parties hereto intending to be legally bound hereby promises,
covenants and agrees as follows:
DIVORCE: The parties agree that they intend to stay married
through December 31, 2003. The parties anticipate that, on
or after January 1, 2004, they will execute all necessary
Affidavits of Consent and Waivers of Notice forms required
by the Court for entry of a divorce, and direct their
respective attorneys to file same with the Court. The
parties agree that neither party will request the entry of a
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Divorce Decree until January 1, 2004. After January 1,
2004, wife shall direct her attorney to file all
documentation necessary for the entry of the Divorce Decree.
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FULL FORCE AND EFFECT: This Agreement shall continue in
full force and effect until such time of final Decree in
Divorce is entered.
AGREEMENT TO CONTINUE IN EVENT OF DIVORCE: In the event
that the marriage of the parties hereto is terminated by
divorce, this Agreement shall nevertheless remain in full
force and effect, and shall survive such decree and shall
not in any way be affected thereby, except as provided for
herein.
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 molest the other or attempt to endeavor to molest the
other, nor compel the other to cohabit with the other, or in
any way harass or malign the other, nor in any way interfere
with the peaceful existence, separate and apart from the
other.
WIFE'S DEBTS:
since the date
Wife represents
the divorce was
and warrants to Husband that
fi[Led, to wit, March 26, 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 harmless
Husband from any and all claims or demands made against him
by reason of debts or obligations incurred by her.
HUSBAND'S DEBTS: Husband represents and warrants to Wife
that since the divorce was filed, to wit, March 26, 2003 he
has not and in the future he will not, contract or incur any
debt or liability for which Wife cr her estate might be
responsible and shall indemnify and save harmless Wife from
any and all claims or demands made against her by reason of
debts or obligations incurred by kim.
DISCOVERY/FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE: The parties agree and
acknowledge that they have each had the opportunity to
conduct discovery and investigation of the assets of both
parties. The parties agree and acknowledge that they have
made full and fair disclosure of all of their assets and
income to the other party. The parties acknowledge that
they have both been given the opportunity to conduct
investigation into all assets, whether separate or marital,
prior to entry into this agreement. Both Husband and Wife
acknowledge they have had full and fair disclosure of all
assets prior to execution of this agreement. Furthermore,
the parties acknowledge that they have both had full
disclosure as to both parties income and financial
condition, prior to the entry of the within Agreement.
MTJTUAL RELEASES: 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 causes of action
for termination of the marriage by divorce or annulment and
except any or all causes of action for breach of any
provisions of this Agreement. Husband and Wife specifically
release and waive any and all rights he or she might have to
raise claims under the Divorce Code of 1980, as amended in
1988 including, but not limited to claims for equitable
distribution of marital property, support, alimony, alimony
pendente lite, counsel fees or expenses. The fact that a
party brings an action to enforce the property agreement as
incorporated in the divorce decree, under the Divorce Code
of 1980, as amended in 1988, does not give either party the
right to raise other claims under the Divorce Code,
specifically waived and released by this paragraph and all
rights and obligations of the parties arising out of the
marriage shall be determined by this Agreement.
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RELEASE OF TESTAMENTARY CLAIMS: Except as provided for in
this Agreement, each of the parties hereto shall have the
right to dispose of his or her property by Last Will and
Testament or otherwise and each of them agree that the
estate of the other, whether real, personal or mixed, shall
be and belong to the person or persons who would become
entitled thereto as if the decedent5 had been the last to
die. This provision is intended to constitute a mutual
waiver by the parties of any rights to take against each
other's Last Wills under the present or future laws of any
jurisdiction whatsoever and is intended to confer third-
party beneficiary rights upon the other heirs and
beneficiaries of each.
10.
AGREEMENT BINDING ON HEIRS: The parties acknowledge that
except as provided for in this Agreement, each of the
parties shall have the right to dispose of their respective
property by Last Will and Testaments, and that each party
waives the right to take under the Will of the other. This
Agreement shall be binding on the respective heirs,
executors, administrators and assigns of the parties
thereto.
11.
ENTIRE AGREEMEMT: This Agreement represents the entire
agreement between the parties. There are no
representations, promises, agreements, conditions, or
warranties between the parties other than those
herein.
set forth
12.
LEGAL ADVICE/VOLUNTARY EXECUTION: The provisions of this
Agreement and their legal effect have been fully explained
to the parties by their respective counsel. The Wife has
employed and has had the benefit of counsel of Laurie A.
Saltzgiver, Esquire, as her attorney. The Husband has
employed and has had the benefit of counsel of Richard C.
Gaffney, Esquire, as his attorney. Each party acknowledges
that they have received independent legal advice from
counsel and that each party fully understands the facts and
have been fully informed of their legal rights and
obligations, and each party acknowledges and accepts that
this Agreement is, under the circumstances, fair and
equitable, and that it is being entered into freely and
voluntarily after having received such advice and with such
knowledge, and that execution of this Agreement is not the
result of any duress or undue influence and that it is not
the result of any collusion or improper or illegal agreement
or agreements. Also, each party hereto acknowledges that he
or she has been fully advised by his or her respective
attorney of the current Pennsylvania Divorce Law, and his or
her rights thereunder, each party hereto still desires to
execute this Agreement acknowledging that the terms and
conditions set forth herein are fair, just, and equitable to
each of the parties and waives their respective right to
have the Court make any determination or order affecting the
respective parties' right to a divorce, alimony, alimony
pendente lite, equitable distribution of all marital
property, counsel fees and costs and expenses.
13.
DIVISION OF PERSONAL PROPERTY: The parties have divided
between them, to their mutual satisfaction, the personal
effects, household furniture and furnishings, and all other
articles of personal property which have heretofore been
used by them in common. Should it become necessary, the
parties each agree to sign any titles or documents necessary
to give effect to this paragraph.
14.
EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTION:
a. DISPOSITION OF REAL PROPERTY: Husband does hereby
set
over, transfer and assign to Wife all of his right,
title and interest in the marital residence and
contiguous properties located, at 1303 King Arthur
Drive, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
The marital residence and contiguous properties shall
be the sole and exclusive property of the Wife and
Husband agrees to execute a deed transferring the
property into the Wife's name alone.
Lump Sum Payment: Wife shall make a one-time, lump sum
equitable distribution payment to Husband in the amount
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of $52,500.00. The parties agree that Wife shall make
this payment to Husband upon his execution of the
within Marital Settlement Agzeement and the deed
transferring the marital residence located at 1303 King
Arthur Drive, Mechanicsburg, PA into Wife's name alone.
Pension Plans/IRAs: Wife shall keep her Ikon
Retirement plan and Xerox 401(k) plan as her sole and
exclusive possession~ free and clear of any claim or
demand by Husband.
Husband shall keep his Avaya 401(k) plan and
Merrill Lynch IRA as his sole and exclusive possession,
free and clear of any claim or demand by Wife.
Automobiles: Wife shall keep the Volvo automobile as
her sole and exclusive possession, free of any claim or
demand by Husband.
Husband shall keep the Lexus automobile as his
sole and exclusive possession, free and clear of any
and all claim or demand by Wife.
The parties agree to execute any and all
documentation necessary to give effect to this
paragraph.
Checkinq/Savinqs Accounts: Wife shall keep as her sole
and exclusive possession the following bank accounts,
Citizens Bank checking account #6100-876918, Citizens
Bank savings account ~6140215625 and Citizens Bank
escrow checking account #6200124608 with approximate
value of $1,700.00. Husband waives any and all right
or claim to said checking and. savings accounts.
Husband shall keep as his sole and exclusive
possession any and all checking and savings accounts in
his name alone. Wife waives any and all right or claim
to said checking and savings accounts.
The parties agree to execute any and all
documentation necessary to give effect to this
paragraph.
Financial Accounts:
i. Wife shall keep as her sole and exclusive
possession the Vanguard mutual fund account valued
at approximately $14,000.00. This mutual fund
account shall be Wife's sole and exclusive
possession, free and clear of any claim or demand
by Husband.
ii. Husband shall keep as his sole and exclusive
possession the Merrill Lynch account valued at
approximately $1,000·00. This account shall be
Husband's sole and exclusive possession, free and
clear of any claim or demand by Wife.
Stock Interest: Wife shall keep as her sole and
exclusive possession her Xerox stock with a value of
approximately $2,664.00. This stock shall be Wife's
sole and exclusive possession, free and clear of any
claim or demand by Husband.
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Husband shall keep the 3-com stock as his sole and
exclusive possession. This s~5ock shall be Husband's
sole and exclusive possession, free and clear of any
claim or demand by Wife.
15.
CUSTODY: The parties agree that they shall share legal
custody of their two children namely, Joseph Paul Bunner,
born on May 7, 1997 and Chelsey Ann Bunner born on June 27,
1999. Shared legal custody means that the parties share in
all major decisions in the children's lives including
medical, educational, and health and general welfare
decisions. The parties also agree to share any and all
information they have regarding any school, medical,
religious or general activities concerning the children.
Wife shall have primary physical custody of the
children. Father shall have rights of partial physical
custody of the children as follows:
a. Alternating weekends from Friday at 5:00 p.m. until
Sunday at 5:00 p.m.
b. Father shall have partial physical custody of the
children from 5:00 p,m. until 7:30 p.m. one evening per
week following his custodial weekend and two evenings
per week following his non-custodial weekend. These
evenings shall be scheduled and mutually agreed upon by
the parties depending upon tlheir schedules.
c. Vacation - Each parent shall be permitted up to two
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weeks of vacation with the children. This vacation
shall be taken in no greater than one week blocks. The
parties agree that they shall give each other sixty
(60) days notice as to the proposed dates for their
vacation.
Holidays - The parties agree to share all holiday time
with the children equally. The parties agree that they
shall cooperate to mutually agree upon the best way to
bring about this equal sharing of holiday time.
The parties agree that they shall not relocate their
residence outside of the current school district, i.e.
Cumberland Valley, without the written consent of the
other party.
16.
C~ILD SUPPORT: The parties hereby stipulate and agree that
Husband shall pay child support in the amount of $2,100.00
per month for the parties' two (2) children beginning July
1, 2003. The parties agree that the amount of child support
is based upon the fact that they employ a nanny for the
children at a cost of $600.00 per month. The parties agree
further that if and when the services of the nanny are
reduced or eliminated, Husband's support obligation may be
modified in light of the change in the child care costs.
a. The parties agree that Husband shall pay sixty (60%)
percent of all unreimbursed medical expenses for the
children after Wife has paid $250.00 of these
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unreimbursed expenses per child, per year.
Husband shall take Joseph as an exemption on his income
tax return and Wife shall take Chelsey as an exemption
on her income tax return.
Child support shall be paid directly by Husband to
Wife. In the event Husband falls behind in his child
support payments by one (1) month, then Wife shall have
the right to enter this Agreement as an order through
the Domestic Relations Office.
17.
CUSTODIAL ACCOUNTS: The parties acknowledge that
children have UTMA and TAP accounts. The parties
these accounts are not marital property and shall not
included in any equitable distribution between them.
and Husband shall serve as joint custodians of these
accounts.
the
agree that
be
Wife
18.
WAIVER OF RI~NT TO ALIMONY, ALIMONY PENDENTE LITE, COUNSEL
FEES, COSTS AND EXPENSES: The parties hereby acknowledge
that they each waive their right to request alimony, alimony
pendente lite, counsel fees, costs and expenses from the
other unless otherwise provided for in this Agreement.
19.
BREACH: 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
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20.
such other remedies or relief as may be available to him or
her, and the party breaching this contract shall be
responsible for payment of legal faes and costs incurred by
the other in enforcing their rights under this Agreement.
ADDITIONAL INSTRUMENTS:
a. 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.
b. This Agreement shall be incorporated into a Divorce
Decree but not merged therein.
21.
MODIFICATION AND WAIVER: A modification or waiver of any of
the provisions of this Agreement shall be effective only if
made in writing and executed with the same formality as this
Agreement. The failure of either party to insist upon
strict performance of any of the provisions of this
Agreement shall not be construed as a waiver of any
subsequent default of the same or similar nature.
22.
DESCRIPTIVE HEADINGS: The descriptive headings used herein
are for convenience only. They shall have no effect
whatsoever in determining the rights or obligations of the
parties.
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23.
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.
24.
EXECUTION DATE: The execution date shall be defined as
the date both parties have signed this Agreement. In the
event that the parties do not sign this Agreement at the
same time, the execution date shall be the date the last
party has signed.
25. APPLICABLE LAW: This Agreement shall be construed
pursuant to the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
IN WITNESS W-~EREOF, the parties have hereunto set their
hands and seals the day and year first above-written.
C~lyn J.~Bu~r L~urie ~%, Sal~z~i~el~,
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CAROLYN J. BUNNER, :
Plaintiff :
JAMES C. BUNNER, :
Defendant :
1N THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 03-1332 - CIVIL TERM
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
1N DIVORCE
AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT
1. A complaint in divorce under Section 3301(c) and Section 3301 (d) of the
Divorce Code was filed on March 26, 2003.
2. The marriage between plaintiff and defendant is irretrievably broken.
3. Defendant, James C. Bunner was served a true and correct copy of the
Complaint on April 1, 2003.
4. Ninety days (90) have elapsed from the date of filing and service of the
Complaint.
I consent to the entry of a final decree of divorce after service of notice of
intention to request entry of the decree.
WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REQUEST ENTRY OF A DIVORCE
DECREE UNDER §3301(c) OF THE DIVORCE CODE
1. I consent to the entry of a final decree of divorce without notice.
2. I understand that I may lose rights concerning alimony, division of property,
lawyer's fees or expenses if I do not claim them before a divorce is granted.
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.
Date:
I verify that the statements made above 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.
~ndant~'~
Carolyn J. Bunner :
Plaintiff:
VS. :
James C. Bunner :
Defendant :
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 03-1332 Civil Term
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE
AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT
A Complaint in Divorce under Section 3301(c) of the Divorce
Code was filed on March 26, 2003.
The marriage of the Plaintiff and Defendant is irretrievablyl
broken and ninety (90) days have elapsed from the date of filing I
and service of the Complaint.
.I consent to the entry of a final decree of divorce after
service of notice of intention to request entry of the decree.
I verify that the statements made in this Affidavit are truel
and correct. I understand that false statements herein are made
subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. § 4904 relating to unswor~
falsification to authorities. ]
Date: /-'/--0~ C~.olyn~JBun~3~~~
2- ·
MEYERS, DESFOR, SALTZGIVER & BOYLE
410 NORTH SECOND STREET · P.O. BOX 1062 · HARRISBURG, PA 17108
(717) 236-9428 · FAX (717) 236-2817
Carolyn J. Bunner :
Plaintiff:
VS. :
James C. Bunner :
Defendant :
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
N0o 03-1332 Civil Term
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE ~
I consent to the
WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REQU~. T
F~NTR¥ OF A DIVORCE DECREE UI~DER
~3301(C) OF THE DIVORCE CODF
CD
entry of a final decree of divorce without
notice.
o
I understand that I may lose rights concerning alimony,
division of property, lawyer's fees or expenses if I do not
claim them before a divorce is granted.
I understand that I will not be divorced until a divorce
decree is entered by the Court and that a copy of the decre
will be sent to me immediately after it is filed with the
Prothonotary.
I verify that the statements made in this affidavit are tru~
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. ~~ ~ ~
~olyn J~ ~unn~
MEYERS, DESFOR, SALTZGIVER & BOYLE
410 NORTH SECOND STREET · P.O. BOX 1062 · HARRISBURG, PA 17108
(717) 236-9428 · FAX (717) 236-2817
Carolyn J. Bunner :
Plaintiff:
VS. :
James C. Bunner :
Defendant :
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 03-1332 Civil Term
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE
PP.A~CIPE TO TRANSMIT RECORD
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) of the Divorce Code.
2. Date and manner of service of the Complaint: Served on
Defendant's attorney, Acceptance of Service dated April 1, 2004
filed with the Prothonotary April 8, 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 the plaintiff
January 1, 2004; by the defendant January 5, 2004.
4. Related claims pending: No other claims are pending.
5. Date and manner of service of the notice of intention
to file praecipe to transmit record, a copy of which is attached,
if the decree is to be entered under section 3301(d) (1) (I) of th,
Divorce Code.
(b) Date plaintiff,s Waiver of Notice in ~ 3301(c) Divorc~
was filed with the prothonotary: January 16, 2004.
Date defendant's Waiver of Notice in § 3301(c) Divorce
was filed with the prothonotary: January 9,
, 2004. ~
Attor~y ~ ~1~
MEYERS, DESFOR, SALTZGIVER & BOYLE
410 NORTH SECOND STREET · P.O. BOX 1062 · HARRISBURG, PA 17108
(717) 236-9428 · FAX (717) 236-2817
IN
THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY
STATE OF ~ PENNA.
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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
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