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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
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STATE OF
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No. 00-6086
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DECREE IN
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THE COURT RETAfNS JURISDfCTlON OF THE FOLLOWING CLAIMS WHICH HAVE
BEEN RAISED OF RECORD IN THIS ACTION FOR WHICH A FINAL ORDER HAS NOT
YET BEEN ENTERED;
Al1'matters have been resolved pursuant to the Marital Settlement
Agreement dated January 23, 2001 shall be incorporated but not
merged into this Divorce Decree.
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MARITAL SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT
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between DEAN M, ZIMMERMAN, hereinafter r fe
ZIMMERMAN, hereinafter referred to as "WIFE",
WITNESSETH, That:
WHEREAS, the parties hereto are husband and wife, having been lawfully joined in
marriage on November 16, 1996, in Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania;
WHEREAS, one (1) child is of this marriage, namely Asher M. Zimmerman, born April
15, 1997;
WHEREAS, it is the intention of the parties to settle fully and finally their respective
financial and property rights and obligations as between each other arising out of the marriage
relationship or otherwise, including without limitation (1) the settling of all matters between
them relating to the ownership of real and personal property; (2) the settling of all matters
between them relating to the past, present and future support and/or maintenance of HUSBAND
and WIFE; (3) the settling of all matters between them relating to the past, present and future
support or maintenance of their minor child, and (4) the settling of all matters between them
relating to any and all rights, titles and interests, claims and possible claims in or against the
estate of the other.
NOW THEREFORE, with the foregoing recitals being hereinafter incorporated by
reference and deemed an essential part hereof in consideration of the foregoing recitals, the
mutual promises, covenants and undertakings herein set forth, and for good and valuable
consideration, receipt of which is hereby acknowledged by each of the parties hereto,
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HUSBAND and WIFE, each intending to be legally bound hereby, covenant and agree as
follows:
1. ADVICE OF COUNSEL
HUSBAND and WIFE declare that they have each had a full and fair opportunity to
obtain independent legal advice of counsel of their selection. WIFE has been independently
represented by Barbara Sumple-Sullivan, Esquire. HUSBAND is cognizant of his right to legal
representation and declares that he has been independently represented by Jane M. Alexander,
Esquire. Each party further declares that they are executing this Agreement freely and
voluntarily, having obtained such knowledge and disclosure of their legal rights and obligations
and that they acknowledge that this Agreement is fair and equitable and is not the result of any
fraud, coercion, duress, undue influence or collusion.
2. PERSONAL RIGHTS
HUSBAND and WIFE may and shall, at all times hereafter, live separate and apart Each
shall be free from all control, restraint, interference or authority, direct or indirect, by the other in
all respects as if she or he were unmarried, except as may be necessary to carry out the
provisions of this Agreement Each may reside at such place or places as she or he may select
Each may, for his or her separate use or benefit, conduct, carry on and engage in any business,
occupation, profession or employment which to him or her may seem advisable. This provision
shall not be taken, however, to be an admission on the part of either HUSBAND or WIFE of the
lawfulness of the causes which led to, or resulted in, the continuation of their living apart.
HUSBAND and WIFE shall not molest, harass, or malign the other or the respective families of
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each other, nor compel the other to cohabit or dwell in any manner with him or her, nor in any
way interfere with the peaceful existence, separate from each other.
3. DEBTS
Each party represents that they have not contracted any debt or liability for the other for
which the estate of the other party may be responsible or liable except as otherwise provided
herein, and that except only for the rights arising out of this Agreement, neither party will
hereafter incur any liability whatsoever for which the other party or the estate of the other party
will be liable. Each party agrees to indemnity and hold harmless from and against all future
obligations of every kind incurred by them, including those for necessities.
On or about April 15, 2000, the parties filed Chapter 13 bankruptcy in the D.S,
Bankruptcy Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania, Bankruptcy No. 1-00-01846. The
parties agree that they we will equally divide any payments required by the Trustee. HUSBAND
shall pay his share of these payments directly to WIFE via the wage attachment established by
the Domestic Relations Sections of the Court in the Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland
County, Docket No. 00983 S 2000, PACSES Case No. 421102821 as more fully set forth in
paragraph 14 below.
4. W ATVER OF APPRAISAL AND INVENTORY
The parties acknowledge and agree that they have each had an opportunity to value or
have appraised any and all marital property, and they do hereby waive a formal appraisal and
inventory of same, and no statement or representation by either party as to value shall be deemed
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a misstatement or misrepresentation to the other or be deemed fraudulent.
5. MARITAL AND NON-MARTT AL ASSETS
HUSBAND and WIFE do hereby acknowledge that they have heretofore divided the
non-marital assets and marital assets including but without limitation, jewelry, clothes, furniture,
and other assets wherever situated whether real, personal or mixed, tangible or intangible, and
HUSBAND agrees that all assets in the possession of WIFE shall be the sole and separate
property of WIFE; and, WIFE agrees that all assets in the possession of HUSBAND shall be the
sole and sep~rate property of HUSBAND. Each of the parties do hereby specifically waive,
release, renounce and forever abandon whatever claims, if any, he or she may have with respect
to any of the above said items which are the sole and separate property of the other. This
document shall constitute a bill of sale for said sole property.
6. REAL ESTATE
The parties own property as tenants by the entireties located at 127 W. Vine Street,
Shiremanstown, pennsylvania which is subject to a mortgage with the approximate balance of
EIGHTY-TWO THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED DOLLARS ($82,500.00). HUSBAND
agrees to convey his interest in this real estate to WIFE upon the condition that Wife agrees to
assume responsibility for the payment of the unpaid balance of the mortgage, together with any
interest, penalties and costs as well as any other taxes, insurance and any debts associated with
the real estate. WIFE hereby agrees to indemnify and hold HUSBAND harmless from any and
all liability as a result of non-payment of the mortgage or any other debt associated with the real
estate by her. HUSBAND agrees to execute a deed simultaneously with the execution ofthis
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Agreement wherein he assigns, conveys and transfers to WIFE all of his interest, right and title
in the marital residence. WIFE shall have HUSBAND's name removed from the mortgage
within five (5) years ofthe date of this Agreement. Said release might be secured either by
refinance of the mortgage, a release of HUSBAND from said mortgage or sale of the property
for sale. Upon sale, any proceeds shall be the sole property of WIFE.
7. MOTOR VEHICLES
WIFE shall have sole title and ownership of the parties' 1999 Blazer. HUSBAND shall
have sole title and ownership of the parties' 1993 Corsica. HUSBAND's vehicle is not
encumbered. WIFE's vehicle is encumbered. WIFE agrees to indemnify and hold HUSBAND
harmless for said debt. WIFE agrees to be responsible for all HUSBAND's attorneys' fees
incurred in defense of any claim or suit brought against him arising from said debt or incurred to
enforce this indemnification.
8. PENSION
Each party hereby waives any and all claims that he or she may have against the other to
any pension, employee saving or other stock benefit program of the other, if applicable.
9. BANK ACCOUNTS AND INVESTMENTS
Each party shall have sole possession of the bank accounts and investments in their own
names.
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10. INSURANCE
Each party shall retain ownership of any life insurance policy in his or her name.
11. MUTUAL WAIVER AND RELEASE OF RIGHTS AND CLAIMS
CONFERRED BY THE PENNSYLV ANTA DIVORCE ACT OF 1980, AS
AMENDED '
HUSBAND and WIFE acknowledge and agree that the provisions of this Agreement 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 equitable distribution,
alimony, alimony pendente lite, counsel fees, costs and expenses or other provisions for their
support and maintenance before, during and after the commencement of any proceeding for
divorce or armulment between the parties.
12. AFTER ACQUIRED PERSONAL PROPERTYIFUTURE EARNINGS
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 HUSBAND
or WIFE, 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.
13. ALIMONY, SUPPORT AND MAINTENANCE
Both parties acknowledge and agree that the provisions of this Agreement providing for
equitable distribution of marital property are fair, adequate and satisfactory to them and are
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accepted by them in lieu of and in full and fmal satisfaction of any claims or demands that either
may now or hereafter have against the other for support, maintenance or alimony. HUSBAND
and WIFE further, voluntarily and intelligently, waive and relinquish any right to seek from the
other any payment for spousal support, alimony and maintenance.
14. CHILD SUPPORT
An Order for child support shall be stipulated by the parties at the Domestic Relations
Office of the Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County, Docket No. 00983 S 2000,
P ACSES Case No. 421102821 wherein HUSBAND will be held to an earning capacity of
$36,000.00 gross per year. The stipulation shall require HUSBAND to pay the sum of $696.95
per month as child support. WIFE shall cover the child with medical insurance. HUSBAND
shall be responsible for fifty-eight (58%) percent of the nonreimbursed medical expenses.
The parties agree that the Order shall also include HUSBAND's portion of the payment
to the Bankruptcy Trustee as provided for under paragraph 3 of this Agreement, which is $62,16
per month. These monies shall also be wage attached and shall be subject to all enforcement
proceedings for a total payment through Domestic Relations Office of $759.1 1 per month. It is
acknowledged that said sum shall be retroactive to December 13, 2000, the date of the
conference. HUSBAND shall receive credit for one post-conference payment in the amount of
$160.84. The parties agree that this paragraph shall constitute a stipulated order to be forward to
the Domestic Relations Office.
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15. TAX RETURNS
The parties agree to file taxes jointly for 2000. Any refund shall be placed in their son's
separate account to reimburse the child for monies taken during the parties' hard times. Any
monies which might be due shall be paid equally by both parties.
16. BANKRUPTCY
The parties acknowledge that either one or both parties have, or may be filing or in the
process of a bankruptcy to discharge various debts listed in this Agreement. In the event any
joint debts such as the mortgage are discharged as to the filing party, the non-filing party shall be
able to claim indemnification under this Agreement against the filing party. The parties agree
that said joint debts shall be reaffirmed by the filing party and said filing party will pay those
debts under the terms of this Agreement.
17. SUBSEQUENT DIVORCE
A decree in divorce, entered by a court of competent jurisdiction to either party, shall not
suspend, supersede or affect the terms of this Agreement. Both parties agree to enter a Consent
Decree concerning the provisions of this Agreement in the Court of Common Pleas of
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, or any other Court of competent jurisdiction, as a part of a
resolution of any divorce action filed. This Agreement, and the terms and conditions contained
herein, as well as the enforcement of said terms and conditions, shall not be contingent upon the
granting of a Divorce Decree to either party by the Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland
County, Pennsylvania, or any other Court of competent jurisdiction. Furthermore, both parties
hereto agree to timely execute the appropriate affidavits and consents to secure a No-Fault
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Divorce as may be required by the Divorce Code of 1980, as amended. Both parties hereto agree
that this Agreement may be incorporated for purposes of enforcement into a separate Court
Order but shall not merge in such order in the Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County,
Pennsylvania. The divorce will be concluded January 2, 2001.
18. OTHER DOCUMENTA nON
HUSBAND and WIFE covenant and agree that upon request of the other party, they will
forthwith execute and deliver to the other party, any and all written instruments, assignments,
releases, satisfactions, deeds, notes or such other writings as may be necessary or desirable for
the proper effectuation of this Agreement.
19. MUTUAL WAIVER AND RELEASE OF RIGHTS AND CLAIMS IN
ESTA TE
Each party hereby releases, waives and relinquishes any and all rights which he or she
may .now have, or may hereafter have, against the other party Under the present or future laws of
any jurisdiction (a) to share in the estate of the other party upon the other party's death and (b) to
act as executor/rix or administrator/rix of the other party's estate.
20. MUTUAL RELEASE
HUSBAND and WIFE 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 rights, title and interests, or claims in or against the property
(including income and gain from property hereafter accruing) of the other or against the estate of
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such other, of whatever nature and wheresoever situate, which she or he 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 liabilities of such other or by way of
equitable distribution, dower or curtesy, or claims in the nature of dower or curtesy of 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 will, 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 (a) Pennsylvania, (b) any State, commonwealth or territory of
the United States, or (c) any other country, or and rights which HUSBAND or WIFE may have
or at any time hereafter have for the past, present or future support or maintenance, alimony,
alimony pendente lite, counsel fees, 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
thereof.
Each of the parties hereto further covenants and agrees for himself and herself and his or
her heirs, executors, administrators and assigns, that he or she will never, at any time hereafter,
sue the other party or his or her heirs, executors, administrators and assigns, for the purpose of
enforcing any of the rights relinquished under this paragraph. Each of the parties further
covenants and agrees that he or she will permit any will of the other to be probated and allow
administration upon his or her personal, real or mixed estate and allow effects to be taken out by
the person or persons who would have been entitled to do so had HUSBAND or WIFE died
during the lifetime of the other. Each of the parties hereby releases, relinquishes and waives any
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and all right to act as executor or executrix or administrator or administratrix of the other's
estate,
It is the intention of HUSBAND and WIFE to give to each other by the execution of this
Marital Settlement 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
thereof.
21. SUCCESSOR'S RIGHTS AND LIABILITIES
This Agreement shall, except as otherwise provided herein, be binding upon and inure to
the benefit of the parties hereto, their respective heirs, executors, administrators, successors or
assigns.
22. SEVERABILITY
If any provision in this Agreement is held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be
invalid, void, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall nevertheless continue in full force
and effect without being impaired or invalidated in any way.
23. ENTIRE AGREEMENT
HUSBAND and WIFE do hereby covenant and warrant that this Agreement contains all
of the representations, promises and Agreements made by either ofthem to the other for the
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purposes set forth in the preamble hereinabove; that there are no claims, promises or
representations not herein contained, either oral or written, which shall or may be charged or
enforced or enforceable unless reduced to writing and signed by both of the parties hereto.
24. BINDING EFFECT OF AGREEMENT/W AIVER
This Agreement shall remain in full force and effect unless and until terminated under
and pursuant to the terms of this Agreement. The failure of either party to insist upon strict
performance of the provisions of this Agreement shall not be construed as a waiver of any
subsequent default ofthe same or similar nature, nor shall such failure be construed as a waiver
of any other term, condition, clause or provision of this Agreement.
25. 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 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 reasonable legal fees and costs incurred by the other in enforcing their rights
under this Agreement.
26. CONTROLLING LAW
This Agreement shall be construed and governed in accordance with the laws of the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
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The parties acknowledge that this Agreement shall become effective when actually
signed by both parties.
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Befor e, the undersigned officer, a Notary Public in and for said Commonwealth and
County, personally appeared DEAN M. ZIMMERMAN, who being duly affirmed according to
law, deposes and says that the facts and matter set forth in the within and foregoing Marital
Settlement Agreement are true and correct to the best of his knowledge, information and belief.
Affirmed and subscribed to before me this
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OTARY PUBLIC
My commission expires:
Notarial Seal SEAL)
Halvard E. Alexander, Notary Public
Dillsburg Bore, York County
My Commission Expires April 23, 2001
Member. Pennsvlv,n;, Association of Notaries
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYL VANIA
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
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Before me, the undersigned officer, a Notary Public in and for said Commonwealth and
County, personally appeared TAMl\fiA A. ZIMMERMAN, who being duly affirmed according
to law, deposes and says that the facts and matter set forth in the within and foregoing Marital
Settlement Agreement are true and correct to the best of her knowledge, information and belief.
subscribed to before me this /a day 0~1.
NOTARY PUBLIC
My commission expires: (SEAL)
Nola11aI Seal
!laJbara Sum\lle-SuIllvan, NoI8ry PublIc
New QJ!imbeIIaild Bolo, Cumbel1l1l1d County
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Barbara Swnple-SuIlivan, Esquire
Supreme Court #32317
549 Bridge Street
New Cumberland, PAl 7070
(717) 774-1445
TAMMIA A. ZIMMERMAN,
Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYL VANIA
v.
: NO: 00-6086 Civil Term
DEAN M. ZIMMERMAN,
Defendant
PRAECIPE TO TRANSMIT RECORD
To the Prothonotary:
Transmit the record, together with the following information, to the court for entry of a
divorce decree:
1. Ground for divorce: Irretrievable breakdown under ~3301(c) ofthe Divorce Code.
2. Date and manner of service of the complaint: Personal service on October 9, 2000.
3. Date of execution of the affidavit of consent required by ~ 3301(c) of the Divorce Code:
by Plaintiff: February 5,2001; by Defendant: January 23,2001.
4. Related claims pending: All matters have been resolved pursuant to a Marital
Settlement Agreement reached by the parties dated January 23, 2001 and incorporated, but
not merged into the Decree.
5. Date Plaintiff's Waiver of Notice in ~3301(c) Divorce was filed with Prothonotary:
February 16, 2001. Date Defendant's Waiver of Notice in ~3301(c) Divorce was filed with
Prothonotary: February 16, 2001.
Dated: February 19, 2001
Barbara umple-Sullivan, Esquire
549 Bridge Street
New Cumberland, PA 17070-1931
(717)-774-1445
Supreme Court ID #32317
Attorney for Plaintiff
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Supreme Court #32317
549 Bridge Street
New Cumberland, P A 17070
(717) 774-1445
TAMMIA A. ZIMMERMAN,
Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
: NO: 00-6086 Civil Term
DEAN M. ZIMMERMAN,
Defendant
CERTIFICA TE OF SERVICE
I, Barbara Sumple-Sullivan, Esquire, do hereby certify that on this date, I served a true and
correct copy of the foregoing Plaintiff's Praecipe to Transmit Record, in the above-captioned
matter upon the following individual by first class mail, postage prepaid, addressed as follows:
Jane M. Alexander, Esquire
148 South Baltimore Street
P.O. Box 421
Dillsburg, P A 17019-
Barbara Sump Ie-Sullivan, Esquire
549 Bridge Street
New Cumberland, PA 17070
(717) 774-1445
Supreme Court I.D. No. 32317
Attorney for Plaintiff
DATED: February 19, 2001
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T AMMIA A. ZIMMERMAN,
Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
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DEAN M. ZIMMERMAN,
Defendant
: CIVU, ACTION - LAW
: IN DIVORCE
NOTICE TO DEFEND AND CLAIM RIGHTS
YOU HAVE BEEN SUED IN COURT, if you wish to defend against the claims set forth
in the following pages, you must take prompt action. You are warned that if you fail to do so the
case may proceed without you and a decree of divorce or annulment may be entered against you
by the Court. Ajudgement 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 and visitation of your children.
When the grounds for a divorce is indignities or irretrievable breakdown of the marriage,
you may request marriage counseling. A list of marriage counselors is available in the Domestic
Relations Office at the County Courthouse.
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 TIIE RIGHT TO CLAIM ANY OF THEM.
YOU SHOULD TAKE TIDS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU DO
NOT HAVE A LAWYER OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE TIIE
OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP,
CUMBERLAND COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION
2 LmERTY AVENUE
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
(717) 249-3166
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
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DEAN M. ZIMMERMAN,
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE
COMPLAINT IN DIVORCE
1. Plaintiff is TAMMIA A. ZIMMERMAN, an adult individual residing at 127 W, Vine
Street, Shiremanstown, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
2. Defendant is DEAN M. ZIMMERMAN, an adult individual residing at 127 W. Vine
Street, Shiremanstown, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania,
3. Both Plaintiff and Defendant have been bona fide residents in the Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania for at least six (6) months prior to filing this complaint.
4. Plaintiff and Defendant were married on November 16, 1996 in Cumberland County,
Pennsylvania.
5. There is one minor children born of this marriage: Asher Michael Zimmerman, born
April 15, 1997.
6. The parties separated in June of 1997.
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7. There have been no prior actions for divorce or annulment between the parties,
8. Neither Plaintiff nor Defendant is in the military or naval service of the United States
or its allies within the provisions of the Soldiers' and Sailors' Civil Relief Act of the Congress of 1940
and its amendments.
9. Plaintiff has been advised that counseling is available and that Plaintiff has the right
to request that the court require the parties to participate in counseling.
COUNT I - DIVORCE
NO FAULT
10. The averments in paragraphs I through 9, inclusive, of Plaintiff's Complaint are
incorporated herein by reference thereto.
11. The marriage is irretrievably broken and no possibility of reconciliation exists.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff requests entry of a divorce decree in her favor in accordance with
g 3301 of the Pennsylvania Divorce Code.
COUNT II
EOmABLE DISTRIBUTION
12. The averments in paragraphs 1 through II of Plaintiff's Complaint are incorporated
herein by reference thereto.
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13. The Plaintiff requests the Court to equitably divide, distribute or assign the marital
property between the parties in such proportion as the Court deems just after consideration of all
relevant factors.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff requests this Court to equitably divide said property in accordance
with Section 401 (d) of the Pennsylvania Divorce Code.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff, TAMMIA A. ZIMMERMAN, prays this Honorable Court to enter
judgment:
A. Awarding Plaintiff a decree in divorce;
B. Equitably distributing the marital property; and
C. Awarding other relief as the Court deems just and reasonable.
Dated: September 1, 2000
Barbara Sumple-Sullivan, Esquire
Attorney for Plaintiff
549 Bridge Street
New Cumberland, P A 17070-1931
(717) 774-1445
Supreme Court J.D. No, 32317
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Plaintiff
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NO.
DEAN M. ZIMMERMAN,
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE
AFFIDAVIT REGARDING COUNSELING
1. I have been advised of the availability of marriage counseling and understand that I
may request that the Court require that my spouse and I participate in counseling.
2. I understand that the Court maintains a list of marriage counselors in the Domestic
Relations Office, which list is available to me upon request.
3. Being so advised, I do not require that the Court require that my spouse and I
participate in counseling prior to a divorce decree being handed down by the Court.
I understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S.A
Section 4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
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: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
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DEAN M. ZIMMERMAN,
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE
VERIFICA nON
I, TAMMIA A. ZIMMERMAN, hereby certifY that the facts set forth in the foregoing
COMPLAINT IN DIVORCE are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information and
belief I understand that any false statements made herein are subject to penalties of 18 Pa.. C. S.A
Section 4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
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Plaintiff
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NO. 00-6086
DEAN M. ZIMMERMAN,
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE
AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE
I, Paul E. McCauley, being duly sworn according to law, depose and state that at
approximately 6:50 P.M. on October 9, 2000, I personally handed to Dean M. Zimmerman at
127 W. Vine Street, Shiremanstown, PA 17011, a copy of the COMPLAINT IN DIVORCE
in the above-captioned action.
I hereby certify that the facts set forth above are true and correct to the best of my
knowledge, information and belief. I understand that any false statements made herein are subject
to penalties of 18 Pa. C.S.A. ~4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities,
Dated: October Itz, 2000
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DEAN M. ZIMMERMAN,
Defendant
AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT
1. A Complaint in Divorce under Section 3301(c) of the Divorce Code was filed on
September 6, 2000.
2. The marriage of the Plaintiff and Defendant is irretrievably broken. Ninety days have
elapsed since the filing and service of the Complaint.
3. I consent to the entry of a final decree of divorce after service of notice of intention
to request entry of the decree.
4. I understand that I may lose rights concerning alimony, division of property, lawyer's
fees or expenses if! do not claim them before a divorce is granted.
5. I verify that the statements made in this affidavit are true and correct. I understand
that false statements are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S.A. Section 4904 relating to
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DEAN M, ZIMMERMAN,
Defendant
WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REQUEST
ENTRY OF A DIVORCE DECREE UNDER
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2. I understand that I may lose rights concerning alimony, division of property,
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: NO: 00-6086 Civil Term
DEAN M. ZIMMERMAN,
Defendant
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1. A Complaint in Divorce under Section 3301(c) of the Divorce Code was filed on
September 6, 2000.
2. The marriage of the Plaintiff and Defendant is irretrievably broken, Ninety days have
elapsed since the filing and service of the Complaint.
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to request entry of the decree.
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DEAN M. ZIMMERMAN,
Defendant
WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REQUEST
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lawyer's fees or expenses if! do not claim them before a divorce is granted.
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Court and that a copy of the decree will be sent to me immediately after it is fIled with the
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NO. 00-6086
DEAN M. ZIMMERMAN,
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE
PRAECIPE TO RE-INSTATE
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
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Please re-instate the Complaint filed in the above-captioned matter.
Respectfully submitted,
Dated: October 4, 2000
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