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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY
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STATE OF PENNA,
,CJ:IRISTOl'liER ,A. ,KNOBLE, SR.,
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VIRGINIA A. KNOBLE,
Defendant
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are divorced from the bonds of matrimony, and the Agreement of the
parties dated November 26, 1999, is incorporated into this Order.
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;
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AGREEMENT
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AGREEMENT made this...:?6 day of/.'(,'r , 1999, by and between
Christopher A. Knoble ("Husband"), of 441 State Street, Enola,
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania and Virginia A. Knoble ("Wife") of
': 130 College Hill Road, Enola, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
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WITNESSETH:
, WHEREAS, the parties hereto are Husband and Wife, having been
i married on August 30, 1985. There are two children born of this
marriage, said children being: Angela Knable, age 13 and
Christopher Knoble, Jr., age 13. The parties have no other issue,
living or deceased, and have no adopted children.
WHEREAS, diverse unhappy differences, disputes and
difficulties have arisen between the parties and as a result they
have lived separate and apart since on or about August 30, 1998.
A proceeding for the divorce of the parties has been filed by the
Husband in the Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County on
December 16, 1998, No. 1998-07090. It is the intention of Wife and
Husband to live separate and apart for the rest of their natural
lives, and the parties hereto 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 ownership and equitable distribution of real and personal
property; the settling of all matters between them relating to the
past, present and future support, alimony pendente lite, alimony
and/or maintenance of Wife by Husband and of Husband by Wife; and
Possible claims by one against the other and against their
respective estates.
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the above recitals and the
mutual promises, covenants and undertakings hereinafter set forth
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and for other good and valuable consideration, receipt. and
sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged by each of the parti.es
hereto, Wife and Husband, each intending to be legally bound
! hereby, covenant and agree as follows:
1. AGREEMENT NOT A BAR TO DIVORCE PROCEEDINGS
This Agreement shall not be considered to affect or bar the
right of Wife or Husband to a limited or absolute divorce on
lawful grounds if such grounds now exist or shall hereafter exist
or to such defense as may be available to either party. This
Agreement is not intended to condone and shall not be deemed to be
a condonation on the part of either party hereto of any act or
acts on the part of the other party which have occasioned the
disputes or unhappy differences which have occurred prior to or
which may occur subsequent to the date hereof.
Husband filed a mutual consent, no-fault divorce pursuant to
the terms of section 3301(c) of the Divorce Code of the
commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and this Agreement is contingent
upon the Husband and Wife proceeding with said divorce, and Wife
filing her Affidavit of Consent and Waiver of Notice of Intention
to Request Entry of a Divorce Decree thereto upon the expiration
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of the waiting period. said Affidavit and Waiver shall be promptly
transmitted to counsel for Husband who will immediately file a
praecipe to Transmit Record and Vital statistics form to
precipitate the prompt entry of a decree of divorce.
Wife has filed a no-fault divorce in Cameron county. This
agreement is contingent upon Wife withdrawing that action.
2. EFFECT OF DIVORCE DECREE
The parties agree that unless otherwise specifically provided
herein, this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect
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after such time as a final decree in divorce may be entered with
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3. INCORPORATION OF AGREEMENT IN DIVORCE DECREE
The purposes of this Agreement are to effect a complete and
final settlement, with reference to each party of:
a. All of the respective property and property rights of
the parties, and
b. The obligation of each party for the support of each
other, and the parties agree that the terms of this
Agreement shall be incorporated but not merged into any
final divorce decree which may be entered with respect
to them.
4. AGREEMENT NOT TO BE MERGED
This Agreement shall be incorporated into the final decree of
divorce of the parties hereto for purposes of enforcement only,
but otherwise shall not be merged into said decree. The parties
shall have the right to enforce this Agreement under the Divorce
Code of 1980, as amended, and in addition, shall retain any
'! remedies in law or in equity under this Agreement as an
independent contract. Such remedies in law or equity are
specifically not waived or released.
5. DATE OF EXECUTION
The "date of execution" or "execution date" of this Agreement
shall be defined as the date upon which it i.s executed by the
parties if they have each executed the Agreement on the same date.
Otherwise, the "date of execution" or "execution date" of this
Agreement shall be defined as the date of executi.on by the party
last executing this Agreement.
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6. DISTRIBUTION DATE
The transfer of property, funds and/or documents provided for
herein shall only take place on the "distribution date" which
shall be defined as the date of execution of this Agreement unless
otherwise specified herein. However, the support payments, if any,
provided for in this Agreement shall take effect as set forth in
this JI.greement.
7. FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE
The parties confirm that they have exchanged information
about the marital property, its value on date of separation, and
source of acquisition.
8. ADVICE OF COUNSEL
The provisions of the Agreement and their legal effect have
been fully explained to the parties by their respective counsel,
Charles E. petrie, Esquire, attorney for Wife, and stephen G.
Held, Esquire, attorney for Husband. The parties acknowledge that
! they have received independent legal advice from counsel of their
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fully informed as to their legal rights and obligations and they
acknowledge and accept their legal rights and obligations and they
acknowledge and accept that this Agreement is, in 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 the parties acknowledge 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.
In addition, each party hereto acknowledges that he or she
has been fully advised by his or her respective attorney of the
impact of the Pennsylvania Divorce Code of 1980, 23 P.S. section
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101 et. seq., whereby the Court has the right and duty to
determine all marital rights of the parties including divorce,
alimony, alimony pendente lite, equitable distribution of all
marital property or property owned or possessed individually by
the other, counsel fees and costs of litigation and, fully knowing
the same and being fully advised of his or her rights thereunder,
each party still desires to execute this Agreement, acknowledging
that the terms and conditions set forth herein are fair, just and
~quitable to each of the parties, and waives his or her respective
right to have the Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County, or
, any other Court of competent jurisdiction, make any determination
or order affecting the respective parties' rights to a divorce,
alimony, alimony pendente lite, equitable distribution of all
marital property, counsel fees and costs of litigation, or any
other rights arising from the parties' marriage.
9. REAL ESTATE
Wife agrees to relinquish all her right, title and interest
in and to the property situate at 441 state street, Enola,
Cumberland County, pennsyl vania. Parties represent and
acknowledge this constitutes fair and just equitable distribution
upon Husband and wife. upon execution of this agreement and IHfe
complying with all conditions set forth in this agreement, Husband
shall refinance the existing mortgage on the property and Wife
shall sign a deed transferring the jointly held property to
Husband solely.
10. PERSONAL PROPERTY
Husband and Wife do hereby acknowledge that they have
previously divided their tangible personal property including, but
without limitation, jewelry, clothes, furniture, furnishings,
rugs, carpets, household equipment and appliances, pictures,
books, works of art and other personal property and hereafter Wife
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agrees that all of property in the possession of Husband shall be
the sole and separate property of Husband, and Husband agrees that
all of the property in the possession of Wife shall be the sole
and separate property of Wife. The parties do hereby specifically
waive, release, renounce and forever abandon whatever claims, if
any, he or she may have with respect to the above items which
shall become the sole and separate property of each other.
Each waives any claim they may have to the pension, retirement
and/or profit sharing plan or other retirement benefits of the
other.
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MOTOR VEHICLES
With respect 'to the motor vehicles owned by one or both of
parties, they agree as follows:
a. The 1992 Chevy Cavalier shall become the sole and
exclusive property of Husband, subject to its liens and
encumbrances.
b. The 1986 Dodge Aries shall become the sole and exclusive
property of Wife, subject to i.ts liens and encumbrances.
The titles to the said motor vehicles shall be executed by
the parties, if appropriate for effecting transfer as herein
provided, on the date of execution of this Agreement and said
executed titles shall be delivered to the proper parties on the
distribution date.
12. ASSUMPTION OF ENCUMBRANCES
Unless otherwise provided herein, each party hereby assumes
the debts, encumbrances, taxes and liens on all the property each
will hold subsequent to the date of this Agreement, and each party
agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the other party and his or
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I, suffer or may be required to pay because of such debts,
\ encumbrances or liens including reasonable attorney's fees and
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I costs. Each party in possession of property to be awarded to the
il other warrants that all dues, fees, assessments, mortgages, taxes,
I insurance payments and the like attendant to such property are
current, or if not current, notice of any arrear ages or deficiency
has been given to the receiving party prior to the execution of
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13. LIABILITY NOT LISTED
Each party represents and warrants to the other that he or
she has not incurred any debt, obligation, or other liability,
other than those described in this Agreement, for which the party
is or may be liable. A liability not disclosed in this Agreement
will be the sole responsibility of the party who has incurred or
,i may hereafter incur it, and each party agrees to pay it as the
II same shall become due, and to indemnify and hold the other party
II and his or her property harmless from any and all such debts,
II' obligations and liabilities, including reasonable attorney's fees
II and costs.
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II 14. INDEMNIFICATION OF WIFE
II If any claim, action or proceeding is hereafter initiated
Ii seeking to hold Wife liable for the debts or obligations assumed
!i by Husband under this Agreement, Husband will, at his sole
Ii expense, defend vlife against any such claim, action or proceeding,
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, Wife in connection therewith.
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15. INDEMNIFICATION OF HUSBAND
If any claim, action or proceeding is hereafter initiated
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III' assumed by Wife under this Agreement, Wife wi.ll, at her sole
expense, defend Husband against any such claim, action or
II proceeding, whether or not well-founded, and indemnify him and his
I' property against any damages or loss resulting therefrom,
,I including, but not limited to, costs of court and attorney's fees
incurred by Husband in connection therewith.
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WAIVER OF ALIMONY
The parties acknowledge that inflation may increase or
decrease their respective incomes, that either may be employed or
unemployed at various times in the future, that their respective
assets may substantially increase or decrease in value, and that
notwithstanding these or other economic circumstances, the parties
acknowledge that they each have sufficient property and resources
to provide for her or his reasonable needs and that each is able
to support himself or herself without contribution from the other.
Therefore, the parties hereby expressly waive, discharge and
release any and all rights and claims which they may have now or
hereafter have, by reason of the parties' marriage, to alimony,
alimony pendente lite, support or maintenance and they acknowledge
that this Agreement constitutes a final determination for all time
of either party's obligation to contribute to the support and
maintenance of the other. It shall be, from the execution date of
this Agreement, the sole responsibility of each of the respective
parties to sustain himself or herself without seeking any
additional support from the other party.
17. TAX RETURNS AND AUDITS
Husband and Wife represent that all federal, state and local
tax returns required to be filed by Husband and Wife have been
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I! proposed or assessed against Husband and/or wife for such periods,
'\ and neither Husband nor Wife executed any waiver of the statute of
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TAXES FOR YEAR OF DIVORCE
Husband agrees to be liable and obligated and shall timely
pay and hold wife and her property harmless from any liability of
Husband for federal income tax (including penalties and interest)
as shown on his separate united states individual income tax
return for the tax year 1999.
wife agrees to be liable and obligated and shall timely pay
and hold Husband and his property harmless from any liability of
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! Wlfe for federal income tax (including penalties and interest) as
shown on her separate united states individual income tax return
for the tax year 1999.
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In the event the Internal Revenue Service determines an
, allocation between the parties for federal income taxes for the
calendar year 1999, differently from that computed above in this
. paragraph 18., then Husband and Wife agree they will allocate
liability for their federal income taxes for 1999, between
themselves pursuant to the computation under this paragraph. Any
difference shall be accounted for between Husband and Wife, and
paid for by one to the other, so as to conform to the tax
liability allocati.on herein with any ultimate tax liability
determined by the Internal Revenue Service
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19. PRESERVATION OF RECORDS
Each party will keep and preserve for a period of four (4)
years from the date of divorce all financial records relating to
the marital estate, and each party will give the other party
immediate access to these records in the event of tax audits.
20. AFTER-ACQUIRED PERSONAL PROPERTY
Each of the parties shall hereafter own and enjoy,
independently of any claim or right of the other, all items of
personal property, tangible or intangible, hereafter acquired by
him or her, with full power in him or her to dispose of the same
as fully and effectively, in all respects and for all purposes, as
though he or she were unmarried.
21. LEGAL FEES
Each party will be responsible for their respective counsel
fees and costs involved in securing a gO-day no-fault divorce to
be instituted by Husband as Plaintiff. In the event, for whatever
reason, either party fails or refuses to execute an affidavit
evidencing their consent to the divorce, pursuant to ~3301(c) of
the Divorce Code, that party shall indemnify, defend and hold the
other harmless from any and all additional expenses, including
actual counsel fees resulting from any action brought to compel
the refusing party to consent. Each party hereby agrees that a
legal or equitable action may be brought to compel him or her to
execute a consent form and that, absent any breach of this
Agreement by the proceeding party, there shall be no defense to
such action asserted.
22. SPOUSAL SUPPORT, ALIMONY PENDENTE LITE, ALIMONY
Husband and wife agree and hereby do release and renounce any
claim they may have against the other party for spousal support,
alimony pendente lite, alimony and maintenance.
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23. HEALTH INSURANCE - CHILDREN
Wife shall provide Blue Cross, Blue Shield, Major Medical or
equivalent health insurance coverage for the benefit of the
children as long as the premium does not exceed $200.00 per month.
If the monthly premium for the children's health insurance
coverage exceeds $200.00 per month, the parties will divide the
excess cost equally. Wife also agrees pay one-half (1/2) of any
non-covered or extraordinary medical and/or dental expenses for
the children, provided that, except in an emergency situation, the
decision to incur extraordinary, or non-covered medical and/or
dental expenses shall be a joint one between parties and wife
agrees not to withhold her consent for any such expenses which
would be reasonably necessary.
24. DEPENDENCY EXEMPTIONS FOR INCOME TAX
Husband shall be entitled to claim all dependency exemptions
for the children for Federal, state and Local Income Tax purposes
and Wife will refrain from taking such exemptions on her income
tax returns. wife shall execute and deliver to Husband any and all
forms or documents necessary for him to claim the children as his
dependant under Federal,state or Local Law. It is agreed by the
parties that Husband shall claim the minor children of the parties
as his dependents for federal income tax purposes, pursuant to
section 152(e) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954.
25. WARRANTY AS TO EXISTING OBLIGATION
Each party represents that he or she has not heretofore
incurred or contracted any debt or liability or obligation for
which the estate of the other party may be responsible or liable
except as may be provided in this Agreement. Each party agrees to
indemnify or hold the other party harmless from and against any
and all such debts, liabilities or obligations of every kind which
may have heretofore been incurred by them inclUding those for
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necessities except for the obligations arising out of this
Agreement.
26. WARRANTY AS TO FUTURE OBLIGATIONS
Except as set forth in this Agreement, Husband and Wife each
represents and warrants to the other that he or she has not in the
past or will not at any time in the future incur or contract any
debt, charge or liability for which the other's legal
representatives, property or estate may be responsible. Each
hereby agrees to indemnify, save and hold the other and his or her
property harmless from any liability, loss, cost or expense
whatsoever incurred in the event of breach hereof.
27. PROPERTY RELEASE
It is the intention of Husband and Wife to give to each other
by the execution of this Agreement a full, complete and general
release with respect to any and all property of any kind or
nature, real, personal or mixed which the other now owns or may
hereafter acquire, except and only except all rights and
agreements and obligations of whatsoever nature arising or which
may arise under this Agreement or for the breach of any provision
of this Agreement. All property hereunder is transferred subject
to all existing encumbrances and liens thereon. The transferee of
such property agrees to indemnify and save harmless the other
party from any claim or liability that such other party may suffer
or may be required to pay on account of such encumbrances or
liens. Such party will, at his or her sole expense, defend the
other against any such claim, whether or not well founded, and he
or she will indemnify and hold harmless the other party in respect
to all damages resulting therefrom. The insurance on the property
being transferred hereunder is assigned to the party receiving
such property, and the premiums on such insurance shall be paid by
the party to whom the insurance is assigned. By this Agreement the
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parties have intended to effect an equitable distribution of their
assets. The parties have determined that the division of said
property conforms to the criteria set forth in ~3501 ~t. sea. of
the Pennsylvania Divorce Code taking into consideration the length
of marriage; the fact that it is the first marriage for Husband
and Wife; 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 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 contributions or dissipation of each party in
the acquisition, preservation, depreciation or appreciation of the
marital property, including the contribution of each spouse as
homemaker; the value of the 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
consti tute in any way a sa le or exchange of assets, and t.he
division is being effected without the introduction of outside
funds or other property not constituting a part of the matrimonial
estate. The division of property under this Agreement shall be in
full satisfaction of all marital rights of the parties.
28. MUTUAL RELEASES
Husband and IHfe each do hereby mutually remise, release,
quitclaim and forever discharge the other and the estate of such
other, for all time to come, and for all purposes whatsoever, of
and from any and all right.s, title and interest or claims in or
against the property (including income and gain from property
hereafter accruing) of the other or against the estate of such
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other, of whatever nature and wheresoever situate, which he or she
now has or at any time hereafter may have against such other, the
estate of such other or any part thereof, whether arising out of
any former acts, contracts, engagements or liabili.ties of such
other or by law of dower or curtesy, or claims in the nature of
dower or curtesy or widow's or widower's rights, family exemption
or similar allowance, or under the intestate laws, or the right to
take against the spouse's willi or the right to treat a lifetime
conveyance by the other as testamentary, or all other rights of a
surviving spouse to participate in a deceased spouse's estate,
whether arising under the laws of Pennsylvania, any other state,
Commonwealth or terri.tory of the united states, or any other
country, or any rights which either party may have or at any time
hereafter have for past, present or future support or maintenance,
alimony, alimony pendente lite, counsel fees, equitable
distribution, costs or expenses, whether arising as a result of
the marital relation or otherwise, except, and only except, all
rights and agreements and obligations of whatsoever nature arising
or which may arise under this Agreement or for the breach of any
provision of this Agreement.
29. PERSONAL RIGHTS
Wife and Husband may and shall at all times hereafter live
separate and apart. Each shall be free from any control,
restraint, interference or authority, whether direct or indirect,
by the other in all respects as fully as if he or she were
'i unmarried. Each may also reside at such place or places as he or
she may select. Each may, for his or her separate use or benefit,
conduct, carryon and engage in any business, occupation,
. profession or employment which to him or her may seem advisable.
wife and Husband shall not molest, harass, or malign each other or
the respective families of each other, nor compel or attempt to
compel the other to cohabit or dwell by any means or in any manner
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whatsoever with him or her. Each party hereto releases the other
from all claims, liabilities, debts, obligations, actions and
causes of action of every kind that have been or will be incurred
relating to or arising from the marriage between the parties,
except that neither party is relieved or discharged from any
obligation under this Agreement. Neither party will interfere with
the use, ownership, enjoyment or disposition of any property now
owned by or hereafter acquired by the other.
30. GENERAL PROVISIONS
This Agreement shall be effective from and after the time of
its execution, however, the transfer of the property provided for
herein shall only take place upon the entry of a final decree in
divorce. The support provisions of this Agreement shall take
effect immediately upon execution.
31. WAIVER OR MODIFICATION TO BE IN WRITING
No modification, recision, amendment or waiver of any of the
terms hereof shall be valid unless in writing and signed by both
parties and no waiver of any breach hereof or default hereunder
shall be deemed a waiver of any subsequent default of the same or
similar nilture. lmy oral representations or modifications
concerning this instrument shall be of no force or effect
excepting a subsequent modification in writing, signed by the
party to be charged.
32. MUTUAL COOPERATION
Each party shall on demand execute and deliver to the other
party any deeds, bills of sale, assignments, consents to change of
beneficiaries of insurance policies, tax returns, and other
documents, and sha 11 do or cause to be done every other act or
thing that may be necessary or desirable to effectuate the
provisions and purposes of this Agreement. If either party
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LAW OF PENNSYLVANIA APPLICABLE
This Agreement and all acts contemplated by
construed and enforced in accordance with the
commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
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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, legal representatives, assigns and
successors in any interest of the parties.
constitutes the entire understanding of the
any and all prior agreements and
There are no representations other than
Each party acknowledges that he or she
this Agreement, including all schedules and
\i
il which it refers; that he or she has discussed its provisions with
! an attorney of his or her own choice, or has waived the
,opportunity to do so, and has executed it voluntarily and in
reliance upon his or her own attorney; and that this instrument
expresses the entire agreement between the parties concerning the
subjects it purports to cover.
has carefully read
other documents to
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37. INCORPORATION OF SCHEDULES
All Schedules and other instruments referred to in this
Agreement are incorporated into this Agreement as completely as if
they were copied verbatim in the body of it.
38. OTHER DOCUMENTATION
Wife and Husband covenant and agree that they will forthwi.th
i (and within thirty (30) days after demand therefore) execute any
I and all written instruments, assignments, releases, satisfactions,
Ii deeds, notes or such other writings as may be necessary or
II desirable for the proper effectuation of this Agreement.
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i 39.
NO WAIVER OF DEFAULT
This Agreement shall remain in full force and effect unless
and until termi nated under and pursuant to the terms of this
Agreement. The failure of either party to insist upon strict
performance of any of the provisions of this Agreement shall in no
way affect the right of such party hereafter to enforce the same,
nor shall the waiver of any breach of any provision hereof be
construed as a waiver of any subsequent default of the same or
similar nature, nor shall it be constructed as a waiver of strict
performance of any obligations herein.
40. SEVERABILITY
The parties agree that each separate obligation contained in
this Agreement shall be deemed to be a separate and independent
covenant and agreement. If any term, condition, clause or
provision of this Agreement shall be determined or declared to be
void, unenforceable or invalid in law or otherwise, then only that
I 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. Likewise, the
failure of any party to meet her or his obligations under anyone
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CHRISTOPHER A. KNOBLE, SR.,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND CotmTY
PENNSYLVANIA
vs.
VIRGINIA A. KNOBLE,
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION ell
NO. 9P' 7()(r() '10(' '- ';r2-I''l
IN DIVORCE
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, \ .:\ i, ',', \ '17,. , upon
consideration of the attached complaint, it is hereby directed
that the parti.es and their respective counsel appear before
H\( \v:\t" \ [ h \'j'" C'"q, , the conciliator, at ''I. .., '., il:~-"
';,'\" ("'1""\'\\'\\'" ,:'/\ day of :'P"""I"I,,?, , 19'1'1 at
--,:,)\ "Y') r', ,m., for a Pre-Hearing Custody Conference. At
such conferenc~, an effort will be made to resolve the issues in
dispute; or if this cannot be accomplished, to define and narrow
the issues to be heard by the court, and to enter into a temporary
order. All children age five or older may also be present at the
conference. Fai lure to appear at the conference may provide
grounds for entry of a temporary or permanent order.
FOR THE COURT,
By :[\:\[1,; I~.' :':,;. h~1\C\'''(::~''
Custody Conciliator U ;~~)
The Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County is required by law
to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. For
I information about accessible facilities and reasonable
I accommodations available to disabled individuals having business
before the court, please contact our off i ce. All arrangements
must by made at least 72 hours prior to any hearing or business
before the court. You must attend scheduled conference or
hearing.
YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUI< LAI1YER 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 ImERE YOU CAN GET LEG1,L HELP.
,
;:
CUMBERLAND COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION
2 LI llEHl'Y A VENUE
CARLISLE PA 1'7013
717 -:~ 4 <) - 3 1 Cd)
II
CHRISTOPHER A. KNOBLE, SR.,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY
PENNSYLVANIA
vs.
VIRGINIA A. KNOBLE,
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION
NO.
IN DIVORCE
Ii
NOT ICE
T 0
D E FEN D
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
irretrievable breakdown of the marriage, you
counseling. A list of marriage counselors
Office of the Prothonotary at:
Office of the Prothonotary
Cumberland County Court House
1 Courthouse Square
Car) i;;Je, PA 17013-3387
is indignities or
may request marriage
is available in the
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 11AY LOSE THE RIGHT '1'0 CLAIM ANY OF THH1.
YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAFER '1'0 YOUR LAI..YER 1\'1' ONCE. IF YOU DO
NOT HAVE A LAI..YER OR CAIJNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE
, OFFICE SET FORTH BELOI.. TO FIlJD OllT \..HERE YOU CAN GET LEGi\L HELP.
CUMBERLAND COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION
2 LIBERTY AVENUE
CARLISLE PA 17013
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8. The Plaintiff has been advised of
counseling and of the right to request that
parties to participate in counseling.
the availability
the Court require
of
the
COUNT I
Request for a Fault Divorce
Under 3301(a) (6) of the Divorce Code
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I 9. The prior paragraphs of this complaint are incorporated
herein by reference thereto.
10. Defendant has offered such indignities to the Plaintiff, who
is the innocent and injured spouse, as to render Plaintiff's
condition intolerable and life burdensome.
11. This action is not collusive.
12. Plaintiff has been advised of the availability of counseling
and that Plaintiff and Defendant have the right to request the
I Court to require the parties to participate in such counseling.
I
I WHEREFORE, PIa intiff respectfu 11 y requests that the Court
I enter a Decree of Divorce, pursuant to 3301(a) (6) of the Divorce
,i Code.
I
! COUNT II
Request for Divorce Due to Irretrievable Breakdown
Under 3301(c) of the Divorce Code
13. The pr ior paragraphs of th i" Compl a i nt are incorporated
, herein by reference thereto.
14. The marriage of the parties is irretrievably broken.
1:'. After ninety (<)0) days have elapsed from the date of the
filing of this Complaint, Plaintifl intends to file an affidavit
COUN'!' IV
\
II
Request for Confirmation of custody Under
3104 Divorce code
21. The prior paragraphs of this complaint are incorporated
herein by reference thereto.
11\ 22. Plaintiff is Christopher A. Knoble, Sr., residing
state street, Enola, cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
I
at 441
23. Defendant is virginia A. Knoble, residing at 130 College Hill
Road, Enola, cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
24. plaintiff seeks custody of the following children:
Name
Present Residence
Age
Angela Knoble
Christopher A. Knoble, Jr.
441 State Street
Enola, PA
12
11
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The children were not born out of wedlock.
26.
The children
are presently in
state street,
the custody of plaintiff who
Enola, Cumberland county,
resides
at
44.i
Pennsylvania.
During the past five years, the children have
following persons at the following addresses:
res ided wi \:11
27.
the
Person
Address Date
4011 state street 8/30/98 to
Enola, PA Present
441 state Street spring of
Enola, PA 1997 to
8/30/98
4.11 state street 1993 to
Enol", PA spring of
1997
Christopher A. Knoble, Sr.
I ,
Chrlstopher A. Knoble, Sr.
1 Virginia A. Knoble
christopher A. Knoble, Sr.
Virginia A. Knoble
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CHRISTOPHER A. KNOBLE, SR.,
Plaintiff
IN THE COUR'l' OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY
PENNSYLVANIA
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I; VIRGINIA A. KNOBLE,
III Defendant
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CIVIL ACTION
NO. 9P- 7c.:;<to
IN DIVORCE
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ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, !) /;8 /;r; _ , upon
consideration of th~ ~ttached complaint, it is hereby directed
that the parties and their respective counsel appear before _
~/"j'i."tJ X: v,"a,ry,:; e-'0 , the conciliator, at ]0,) ,-) ;"V/,
,-(,'-1, 1,7111" 11i/!/ '.i2J._~ day of ~=p!W/.4,* IV , 19 9:9 , at
.:;;.'C?:> :~.m., for a Pre-HearilYg Custody Conference. At
such conferenc1, an effort will be made to resolve the issues in
dispute; or if this cannot be accomplished, to define and narrow
the issues to be heard by the court, and to enter into a temporary
order. All children age five or older may also be present at the
conference. Failure to appear at the conference may provide
grounds for entry of a temporary or permanent order.
FOI< THE COURT,
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By: ~~ 7'1.r~'?'J,;J vY </.3? _ g,
custody conciliatof (72J Y/:'c.~
The Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County is required by law
to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. For
information about accessible facilities and reasonable
accommodations available to disabled individuals having business
before the court, please contact our office. All arrangements
must by made at least 72 hours prior to any hearing or business
before the court. You must attend scheduled conference or
hearing.
YOU SHOULD TAXE Till S l'APEI< TO YOlll~ LA\,YER AT ONCE. I F YOU DO NOT
HAVE A LAWYER 01< Cl.lJlJOT AFF01W OIJE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE OFFICE
J SET FORTH BELOI, TO FIND OllT ImEI<E YOll CAN GET LEGAL IIELP.
ClIMBEI<LAIJD COlllJTY BAI< ASSOCINl'lON
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