HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-1596IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
RANDY J. SWEIGART, NO. 03 -- /9% `
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Plaintiff
vs.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
MARIAN D. SWEIGART, :
Defendant IN DIVORCE
NOTICE TO DEFEND AND CLAIM RIGHTS
You have been sued in Court. If you wish to defend against the claims set forth in
the following pages, you must take prompt action. You are warned that if you fail to do
so, the case may proceed without you and a Decree of Divorce or annulment may be
entered against you by the Court. A judgment may also be entered against you for any
other relief requested in these papers by the Plaintiff. You may lose money or property or
other rights important to you.
When the grounds for the divorce is indignities or irretrievable breakdown of the
marriage, you may request marriage counseling. A list of marriage counselors is available
in the Office of the Prothonotary at the Cumberland County Court House, Carlisle,
Pennsylvania 17013.
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 ASSISTANCE.
Cumberland County Bar Association
2 Liberty Avenue
Carlisle, PA 17013
Telephone: (717) 249-3166
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
RANDY J. SWEIGART, NO.
Plaintiff
vs.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
MARIAN D. SWEIGART,
Defendant IN DIVORCE
AVISO PARA DEFENDER Y RECLAMAR DERECHOS
USED HA SIDO DEMANDADO EN LA CORTE. Si desea defederse de las
quejuas expuestas en las paginas siquientes, debe tomar accion con prontitud. Se le avisa
que si not se defiende, el caso puede proceder sin usted y decreto de divorcio o
anulamiento puede ser emitido en su contra por la Corte. Una decision puede tambien ser
emitida en su contra por cualquier otra queja o compensacion reclamados por el
demandante. Usted puede perder dinero, o propiedades y otros derechos importantes para
usted.
Cuando la base para el divorcio es indignidades o rompimiento irreparable del
matrimonio, usted puede solicitar consejo matrimonial. Una lista de consejeros
matrimoniales esta disponible en la oficina del Prothonotary, en la Cumberland County
Court House, Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013.
SI USTED NO RECLAMA PENSION ALIMENTICIA, PROPIEDAD
MARITAL, HONORARIOS DE ABOGADO Y OTROS GASTOS ANTES DE QUE EL
DECRETO FINAL DE DIVORCIO O ANULAMIENTO SEA EMITIDO, USED
PUEDE PERDER EL DERECHO A RECLAMAR CUALQUIERA DE ELLOS.
USTED DEBE LLEVAR ESTE PAPEL A UN ABOGADO DE INMEDIATO. SI
NO TIENE O NO PUEDE PAGAR UN ABOGADO, VAYA O LLAME A LA OFICINA
INDICADA ABAJO PARA AVERIGUAR DONDE PUEDE OBTENER ASISTENCIA
LEGAL.
Cumberland County Bar Association
2 Liberty Avenue
Carlisle, PA 17013
Telefano: (717) 249-3166
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
RANDY J. SWEIGART, NO. D3 54?
Plaintiff v
vs.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
MARIAN D. SWEIGART,
Defendant IN DIVORCE
AFFIDAVIT OF MARRIAGE COUNSELING
RANDY J. SWEIGART, being duly sworn according to law, deposes and says:
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 Office of the
Prothonotary, which list is available to me upon request.
3. Being so advised, I do not request 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. Section 4904, relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
Date: 7 l _ 0
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
RANDY J. SWEIGART, NO. e`-
Plaintiff V
vs.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
MARIAN D. SWEIGART,
Defendant IN DIVORCE
COMPLAINT IN DIVORCE
AND NOW, this 1 st day of April, 2003, comes the Plaintiff, Randy J. Sweigart,
by his attorney, G. Patrick O'Connor, Esquire, Office of G. Patrick O'Connor, Esquire,
and files the following Complaint in Divorce whereof the following is a statement:
1. The Plaintiff, Randy J. Sweigart, is an adult individual who currently resides at
445 3rd Street, West Fairview, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17025.
2. The Defendant, Marian D. Sweigart, is an adult individual who currently resides at
445 3rd Street, West Fairview, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17025.
3. The Plaintiff and Defendant were married on April 8, 1982 and separated on
March 8, 2003.
4. The Defendant 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.
5. There have been no prior actions of divorce or annulment between the parties.
6. The Plaintiff has been advised of the availability of counseling and the right to
request that the Court require the parties to participate in counseling.
7. Both the Plaintiff and Defendant are sui juris and are citizens of the United States.
The Plaintiff avers as the grounds upon which this action is based is that the
marriage between the parties hereto is irretrievably broken.
WHEREFORE, the Plaintiff requests your Honorable Court to enter a decree
divorcing the Plaintiff and Defendant absolutely.
Respectfully submitted,
G. Patrick O'Connor, Esquire
3105 Old Gettysburg Road
Camp Hill, PA 17011
(717) 737-7760
ID No. 64720
Attorney for the Plaintiff
VERIFICATION
I, RANDY J. SWEIGART, state that I am the PLAINTIFF in the above-captioned
case and that the facts set forth in the foregoing are true and correct to the best of my
knowledge, information, and belief. I realize that false statements herein are subject to
the penalties for unsworn falsification to authorities under 18 Pa.C.S. Sec. 4904.
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Plaintiff : OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Vs.
MARIAN D. SWEIGART, CASE NO. 03-1596
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MOTION TO REINSTATE DIVORCE COMPLAINT
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AND NOW, comes Randy J. Sweigart, Plaintiff herein, who files the wi#afin
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Petition to Reinstate Divorce Complaint, by respectfully averring as follows:
1. The Plaintiff is Randy J. Sweigart, an adult individual who lives at 318 Bosler
Avenue, Lemoyne, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17043 (hereinafter referred to as
"Petitioner").
2. The Defendant is Marian D. Sweigart (hereinafter referred to as
"Defendant") is an adult individual who is currently residing at 445 Third Street, West
Fairview, Cumberland County, PA 17025.
3. On April 7, 2003, Plaintiff filed a Complaint in Divorce against Defendant
docketed at 03-1596. At all times relevant to this divorce action, Plaintiff was
represented by legal counsel. On October 27, 2006, the above referenced divorce
action was nolle prossed because there had been no court filings. Plaintiff was not
contacted by his legal counsel and did not otherwise receive information that the case
was about to be nolle prossed. It was not until the Plaintiff retained the undersigned
counsel that a search of the case record revealed that the matter had been nolle
prossed.
4. Had Plaintiff known that the matter was soon to be nolle prossed, he would
have filed a document co prevent the noiie pros.
5. The Plaintiff and Defendant still reside a part from each other and Plaintiff
desires to obtain a divorce from his wife. The alternative to the reinstatement of the
divorce would be to file a new divorce complaint, which would require that Plaintiff pay
another filing fee. Additionally, one of the grounds for the divorce under the dismissed
action is pursuant to Section 3301 C. It has been over ninety days since the original
divorce complaint was filed. If another action must be filed, then Plaintiff will need to
wait 90 days from the filing of the new complaint in order to seek to conclude the
divorce.
6. It would be in the best interest of the Plaintiff that the above action be
reinstated. Additionally, neither of the parties would suffer prejudice if the action is
reinstated. However, if it was not reinstated, Plaintiff would suffer hardship in that he
would be required to pay another filing fee and would have to wait additional time
before a divorce could be granted.
'WHEREFORE, it is respectfully requester that this c- onorabie Court
grant the within Motion and reinstate the Plaintiff's Complaint in Divorce consistent with
the statements made herein.
Respectfully submitted,
MICHAEL RENTSCHLER, ESQUIRE
28 North 32nd Street
Camp Hill, PA 17011
(717) 975-9129
Attorney for Plaintiff
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VERIFICATION
I, Randy Sweigart, do hereby swear and affirm that the statements contained in the foregoing
Document are true and correct. I understand that any false statement may be prosecuted under Pa
CSA Section 4904, which relates to unsworn falsification to authorities.
Date:
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Michael D. Rentschler, Esquire, do hereby certify that, on the date stated below, I
served a copy of the foregoing Motion upon the following by United States mail, postage
prepaid and addressed to:
Marian D. Sweigart
445 Third Street
West Fairview, PA 17025
Date: f ._Z_
Michael D. Ren schler, Esquire
28 N. 32nd Street
Camp Hill, PA 17011
(717) 975-9129
Supreme Court ID # 45836
RANDY J. SWEIGART, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
PLAINTIFF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. NO. 03-1596 CIVIL
MARIAN D. SWEIGART,
DEFENDANT CIVIL ACTION - LAW
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this 26th day of February, 2007, upon consideration of the Motion to
Reinstate Divorce Complaint filed by the Plaintiff, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED AND
DIRECTED that:
1. A Rule is issued upon the Defendant to show cause why the relief requested
should not be granted;
2. The Defendant will file an answer on or before March 19, 2007;
3. If no answer to the Rule to Show cause is filed by the required date, the relief
requested by Plaintiff shall be granted upon the Court's receipt of a Motion requesting
Rule be made Absolute. If the Defendant files an answer to this Rule to Show Cause,
and the answer raises disputed issues of material fact, an evidentiary hearing will then
be scheduled. The Prothonotary is directed to forward said Answer to this Court.
By the Court,
A hael D. Rentschler, Esquire
Attorney for Plaintiff
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RANDY J. SWEIGART,
Plaintiff
Vs.
MARIAN D. SWEIGART,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: CASE NO. 03-1596
: CIVIL ACTION -LAW
MOTION TO MAKE RULE ABSOLUTE
AND NOW, comes Randy J. Sweigart, Plaintiff herein, who files the within Motion
to Make Rule Absolute, by respectfully averring as follows:
1. The Plaintiff is Randy J. Sweigart, an adult individual who lives at 318 Bosler
Avenue, Lemoyne, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17043 (hereinafter referred to as
"Petitioner").
2. The Defendant is Marian D. Sweigart (hereinafter referred to as
"Defendant") is an adult individual who is currently residing at 445 Third Street, West
Fairview, Cumberland County, PA 17025.
3. On February 30, 2007 Plaintiff, through his counsel, filed a Motion to
Reinstate Divorce Complaint. In response to the Motion, a Rule was issued upon the
Defendant to show cause why the relief requested should not be granted. The
Defendant was directed to file an answer on or before March 19, 2007.
4. Defendant has not filed an Answer in response to the Plaintiffs Motion. Since
there has been no answer filed by Defendant and the applicable date for response has
passed, it is requested that the divorce complaint be reinstated.
WHEREFORE, it is respectfully requested that this Honorable Court
grant the within Motion and reinstate the Plaintiffs Complaint in Divorce consistent with
the statements made herein.
Respectfully submitted,
MICHAEL D. RENTSCHLER, ESQUIRE
28 North 32"d Street
Camp Hill, PA 17011
(717) 975-9129
Attorney for Plaintiff
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Michael D. Rentschler, Esquire, do hereby certify that, on the date stated below, I served a copy
of the foregoing document upon the following individual by first class mail, postage prepaid and
addressed to:
Marian D. Sweigart
445 Third Street
West Fairview, PA 17025
Date:
Michael D. R ntschler, Esquire
28 N. 3Vd Street
Camp Hill, PA 17011
(717) 975-9129
Supreme Court ID # 45836
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RANDY J. SWEIGART, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Plaintiff : OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Vs.
MARIAN D. SWEIGART, CASE NO. 03-1596
Defendant CIVIL ACTION - LAW
ORDER
AND NOW, this
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day of 1`k'v 4? , 2007, the
Court having issued an Order dated February 26, 2007 which gave Defendant until
March 19, 2007 to file an Answer to Plaintiffs Motion to Reinstate Divorce Complaint;
and noting that no Answer has been filed by Defendant, Plaintiffs Motion to Make Rule
Absolute is hereby GRANTED. The Divorce Complaint in the above captioned case is
hereby reinstated.
hael D. Rentschler, Esquire
?-cttor ey for Plaintiff
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avian D. Sweigart
Defendant
BY THE COURT:
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M. L. EBERT, JR.
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RAQNDY J. SWEIGART,
Plaintiff
VS.
MARIAN D. SWEIGART,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION
NO. 03-1596 CIVIL
IN DIVORCE
MOTION FOR APPOINTMENT OF DIVORCE MASTER
And now, this 9THday of May, 2007, comes Randy J. Sweigart, through his attorney,
Michael D. Rentschler, Esquire, who files the within Motion as follows:
1). On April 7, 2003, Plaintiff filed a Complaint in Divorce against Defendant. The parties
have been unable to resolve property issues nor have they been able to obtain a divorce from each
other. Consequently, it is requested that a Divorce Master be appointed to decide property issues
and to grant a divorce.
WHEREFORE, it is respectfully requested that a Divorce Master be appointed.
Respectfully submitted,
Michael D. Rentschler, Esquire
28 N. 32nd Street
Camp Hill, PA 17011
717-975-9129
Supreme Court ID 45836
Attorney for Defendant
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Michael D. Rentschler, Esquire, attorney for Plaintiff, do hereby certify that I have, this date,
delivered a copy of the foregoing document to the following person, by first class mail, postage
prepaid and addressed to:
Marian D. Sweigart
445 Third Street
West Fairview, PA 17025
Date: /2:
Respectfully submitted,
Michael D. Rentschler, Esquire
28 N. 32nd Street
Camp Hill, PA 17011
(717) 975-9129
Supreme Court ID # 45836
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RANDY J. SWEIGART,
Plaintiff
Vs.
MARIAN D. SWEIGART,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION
NO. 03-1596
IN DIVORCE
ORDER
And now, this /P 7?- day of 2007, upon consideration of
the Motion for Appointment of Divorce Master, Esquire, is
hereby appointed as Divorce Master.
BY THE COURT:
Dis ut" .
is D. Rentschler, Esquire
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JEANNE B. COSTOPOULOS, ESQUIRE
Attorney I.D. No. 68735
AHRENS LAW FIRM, P.C.
52 Gettysburg Pike
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
Telephone No. (717) 697-1800
Attorney for Defendant
RANDY J. SWEIGART, : THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff
VS.
MARIAN D. SWEIGART,
Defendant
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
No. 03-1596
: CIVIL ACTION - AT LAW
DIVORCE
PRAECIPE TO ENTER APPEARANCE AS COUNSEL FOR DEFENDANT
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Please enter my appearance as counsel of record for Defendant, Marian D. Sweigart, in the
above divorce action.
Dated: June 7, 2007 By:
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JEANNE B. COSTOPOULOS, ESQUIRE
Attorney I.D. No. 68735
AHRENS LAW FIRM, P.C.
52 Gettysburg Pike
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
Telephone No. (717) 697-1800
Attorney for Defendant
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JEANNE B. COSTOPOULOS, ESQUIRE
Attorney I.D. No. 68735
AHRENS LAW FIRM, P.C.
52 Gettysburg Pike
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
Telephone No. (717) 697-1800
Attorney for Defendant
RANDY J. SWEIGART, THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
VS.
MARIAN D. SWEIGART,
Defendant
No. 03-1596
CIVIL ACTION - AT LAW
DIVORCE
DEFENDANT'S PETITION FOR RELATED
CLAIMS PURSUANT TO PA.R.C.P.1920.15(b)
AND NOW, comes the Defendant, Marian D. Sweigart, by and through her attorney, Jeanne
B. Costopoulos, Esquire, and respectfully represents as follows in support of this Petition:
1. The Petitioner is the Defendant above-named, Marian D. Sweigart, currently residing at 445
Third Street, West Fairview, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, 17025.
2. The Respondent is the Plaintiff above-named, Randy J. Sweigart, currently residing at 403 2"d
Street, West Fairview, Cwnberland County, Pennsylvania, 17055.
3. The Plaintiff and Defendant were married on April 8, 1982.
4. Plaintiff filed a Complaint in Divorce to the above caption and number. Said Complaint was
reinstated by an Order signed by the Honorable M. L. Ebert, Jr., on March 30, 2007.
EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTION OF PROPERTY
5. Paragraphs 1 through 4 above are hereby incorporated herein be reference as though fully set
forth.
6. The parties acquired "marital property" as defined under the Divorce Code during the course
of their marriage.
7. In order to effectuate economic justice between the parties, Petitioner requests this
Honorable Court to enter a fair and just determination and settlement of the parties' property
rights.
WHEREFORE, Petitioner requests this Honorable Court to equitably divide and
distribute the "marital property" of the parties in accordance with the Divorce Code.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED:
Dated: 6?40 7 By:
JNAIM#, B. COSTOPOULOS, ESQUIRE
Attorney I.D. No. 68735
AHRENS LAW FIRM, P.C.
52 Gettysburg Pike
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
Telephone No. (717) 697-1800
Attorney for Defendant/Petitioner
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RANDY J. SWEIGART, THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
VS. : No. 03-1596
MARIAN D. SWEIGART, CIVIL ACTION - AT LAW
Defendant DIVORCE
VERIFICATION
I, Marian D. Sweigart, hereby verify that the statements made in the foregoing document
are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information, and belief. I understand that false
statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. § 4904, relating to unsworn
falsification to authorities.
Date: P _O Signature:
an, an D. Sweigart
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RANDY J. SWEIGART, THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
VS. : No. 03-1596
MARIAN D. SWEIGART, CIVIL ACTION - AT LAW
Defendant DIVORCE
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Jeanne B. Costopoulos, Esquire, hereby certify that this day I served a copy of the
foregoing document upon the person, and in the manner, indicated below, which service satisfies
the requirements of the PA Rules of Civil Procedure, by depositing a copy of the same with the
United States Post Office at Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, through first class mail, prepaid, and
addressed as follows:
Michael D. Rentschler, Esquire
28 N. 32nd Street
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Bv:
JMNNE B. COSTOPOULOS, ESQUIRE
Attorney I.D. No. 68735
AHRENS LAW FIRM, P.C.
52 Gettysburg Pike
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
Telephone No. (717) 697-1800
Attorney for Defendant/Petitioner
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RANDY J. SWEIGART, THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CD
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
VS. : No. 03-1596
MARIAN D. SWEIGART, CIVIL ACTION - AT LAW
Defendant DIVORCE
DEFENDANT'S PETITION FOR SPECIAL RELIEF
TO PREVENT THE CONCEALMENT,WASTE.
AND DISSIPATION OF MARITAL ASSETS
Defendant, Marian D. Sweigart, by and through her attorney, Jeannd B. Costopoulos,
Esquire, avers the following:
1. The Petitioner is the Defendant above-named, Marian D. Sweigart, hereinafter referred to as
Wife, currently residing at 445 Third Street, West Fairview, Cumberland County,
Pennsylvania, 17025.
2. The Respondent is the Plaintiff above-named, Randy J. Sweigart, hereinafter referred to as
Husband, currently residing at 403 2°d Street, West Fairview, Cumberland County,
Pennsylvania, 17025.
3. The parties were married on April 8, 1982.
4. Husband filed a Complaint in Divorce to the above caption and number which was reinstated
on March 30, 2007.
5. Wife filed a Petition for Related Claims on June 15, 2007, which added an equitable
distribution count to the pending divorce action.
6. Petitioner (hereinafter referred to as "Wife") and Respondent (hereinafter referred to as
"Husband"), as tenants by the entireties, are owners of certain real property and other assets,
which, although marital, are titled in the name of Husband individually and Wife
individually.
7. Wife believes that since the parties separated in July of 2005, Husband has disposed of the
following assets:
a. Real estate located at 313 Ridge Street, Steelton, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania
b. 1967 Dodge Dart
c. 2002 Suzuki 650 motorcycle
d. IRA held by Husband valued at approximately $4,000.00
C. Approximately $15,950.00 contained in a joint Allfirst checking account.
8. Wife believes that Husband has already and will continue to dissipate, alienate or encumber
the marital property of the parties.
9. It is believed and averred that the actions of Husband in dissipating these marital assets will
be contrary to the interests of Wife and in violation of the obligations owed by Husband to
Wife under the Divorce Code.
10. By selling, transferring, disposing, encumbering, concealing, removing or alienating funds
and assets without accounting of same to Wife defeats Wife right to equitable distribution of
the marital estate.
11. Section 3323(f) of the Divorce Code provides in relevant part:
In all matrimonial causes, the court shall have full equity power
and jurisdiction and may issue injunctions or other orders which
are necessary to protect the interests of the parties or to effectuate
the purposes of this part and may grant such other relief or remedy
as equity and justice require against either party...
12. Section 3505(a) of the Divorce Code provides:
Where it appears to the court that a party is about to ... dispose of,
alienate or encumber property in order to defeat equitable
distribution ... an injunction may be attached as prescribed by
general rules.
13. Pennsylvania Rule of Civil Procedure 1920.43(a) provides:
At any time after the filing of the complaint, on petition setting
forth facts entitling the party to relief, the court may, upon such
terms and conditions as it deems just...
(1) issue preliminary or special injunctions necessary to
prevent the removal, disposition, alienation or encumbering of real
or personal property in accordance with Rule 1531(a), (c), (d) and
(e); or
(2) order the seizure or attachment of real or personal
property; or
(3) grant other appropriate relief.
14. In addition, Wife fears Husband may attempt to take from Wife the 1998 M320 Mercedes
Benz she has been driving and maintaining since the parties' separation over two years ago.
The VIN of the Mercedes is 4JGAB54E7WA029723.
15. Husband has possession of at least three other vehicles for his use at the present time.
16. The 1998 Mercedes is the only vehicle in Wife's possession and she has spent thousands of
dollars maintaining it and keeping insurance on it over the past two years.
17. Wife also uses the vehicle to transport the parties' grandchildren, of whom Wife has
primary custody.
18. Undersigned counsel left a voicemail message for Husband's counsel of record, Michael D.
Rentschler, Esquire, on September 12, 2007, regarding his position on the instant petition.
As of the time of filing, no response has been received. A copy of the instant petition was
also faxed to Attorney Rentschler on September 12, 2007.
WHEREFORE, Wife prays for equitable relief as follows:
a. that in injunction issue preliminary and until hearing and finally thereafter,
enjoining Husband from disposing, transferring, encumbering, concealing, selling,
removing, or alienating any marital property absent written agreement between the
parties;
b. that your Honorable Court issue an order granting exclusive use of the vehicle to
Wife pending final resolution of all issues relating to equitable distribution;
that your Honorable Court issue an order requiring an accounting of all
withdrawals or transfers of marital assets by Husband since July 12, 2005; and
d. such other relief as your Honorable Court may deem appropriate.
Respectfully Submitted:
By:
JEANA B. COSTOPOULOS, ESQUIRE
Attorney I.D. No. 68735
5000 Ritter Road, Suite 202
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
Telephone No. (717) 221-0900
Date: f 1l Z! ° Attorney for Defendant
VERIFICATION
I, Marian D. Sweigart, hereby verify that the statements made in the foregoing document
are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information, and belief. I understand that false
statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. § 4904, relating to unworn
falsification to authorities.
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Date: Signature:
MarianD. Sweigart
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Jeannd B. Costopoulos, Esquire, Attorney for Marian D. Sweigart, Defendant herein, do
hereby certify that on this date I faxed a true and exact copy of the foregoing document to the
following person:
Michael D. Rentschler, Esquire
28 N. 32nd Street
Camp Hill, PA 17011
VIA FACSIMILE NO. (717) 975-2939
By:
JEANN B. COSTOPOUL , ESQUIRE
Attorney I.D. No. 68735
5000 Ritter Road, Suite 202
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
/r Telephone No. (717) 221-0900
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RANDY J. SWIEGART, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
PLAINTIFF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
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NO. 03-1596 CIVIL
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
MARIAN D. SWEIGART,
DEFENDANT IN DIVORCE
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this 13"' day of September, 2007, upon consideration of the
Defendant's Petition for Special Relief to Prevent the Concealment, Waste, and
Dissipation of Marital Assets,
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED AND DIRECTED that:
1. A Rule is issued upon the Plaintiff to show cause why the relief requested
should not be granted;
2. The Plaintiff will file an answer on or before October 4, 2007;
3. If no answer to the Rule to Show cause is filed by the required date, the relief
requested by Defendant shall be granted upon the Court's receipt of a Motion requesting
Rule be made Absolute. If the Plaintiff files an answer to this Rule to Show Cause, and
the answer raises disputed issues of material fact, an evidentiary hearing will then be
scheduled.
4. The Prothonotary is directed to forward said Answer to this Court.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED AND DIRECTED that the Defendant shall have
exclusive use of the 1998 M320 Mercedes Benz, VIN 4JGAB54E7WA029723, and that
the Plaintiff shall not sell, encumber, alienate, or otherwise dispose of or dissipate any
marital assets until further Order of Court.
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Plaintiff
Vs.
MARIAN D. SWEIGART,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CASE NO. 03-1596
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE
ASSETS
AND NOW, comes Randy J. Sweigart, Plaintiff/Husband herein, who files the
within Response to Defendant/Wife's Petition, by respectfully averring as follows:
1. Admitted.
2. Admitted.
3. Admitted.
4. Admitted.
5. Admitted.
6. Denied. Proof thereof is demanded.
7. Admitted in part. Denied in part. It is admitted that the parties are
separated. It is denied that they were separated in July, 2005. To the contrary, it is
averred that they were separated in April, 2003. Without admitting that the assets
described in this paragraph are marital assets, although there has been a disposition of
the assets described in a-e, any disposition of the assets was done in the best interests
of the parties and does not constitute waste or concealment.
a. Admitted in part. Denied in part. It is admitted that 313 Ridge Street,
Steelton, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania was soli. It is denied that the property was
marital. Even if it is determined to be marital, Wife was aware that Husband was going
to sell the property and did not object to said sale. Additionally, the proceeds from the
sale were used to pay marital debts and to pay real estate taxes on the property. Had it
not been for the sale of the house, the property would have been lost to a tax sale.
Consequently, the sale of the property was in the best interests of the parties.
b. Admitted in part. Denied in part. It is admitted that the 1967 Dodge Dart
was sold. It is denied that the property is marital. Even if it is determined to be marital,
the vehicle was sold for repairs to the real estate properties. Additionally, Wife knew
that Husband was going to sell the vehicle and that the proceeds of the sale were to be
used, and, in fact were used, to pay for repairs to 313 Ridge Street. Consequently, the
sale was for the best interests of the parties.
c. Admitted in part. Denied in part. It is admitted that the 2002 Suzuki 650
motorcycle was sold. It is denied that it was marital property. Even if it was determined
to be marital property, the proceeds were used toward taxes on 313 Ridge Street.
d. Admitted in part. Denied in part. Admitted that money was withdrawn
from IRA account held by Husband. Denied that the property is marital. In the event
that it is determined to be marital, the money was used to pay for taxes on real estate
properties, the mortgages and bills that could arguably be considered marital.
e. Admitted in part. Denied in part. It is admitted that funds were
withdrawn from account. It is denied that the account was marital. Furthermore, any
withdrawals by Husband were a result of Wife first making withdrawals from the
account. Husband withdrew funds from this account on the advice of his prior attorney
and placed funds in separate account to avoid dissipation of funds by Wife.
8. Denied. Proof thereof is demanded.
9. Denied. Without admitting that any of the transactions of assets were
wrongful, any dispositions were made with the knowledge of Wife and were done to
further the best interests of the marital unit. By way of further answer, see Husband's
response to paragraph 7.
10. Denied. Contrary to Wife's assertions, any disposition of funds or property
was done in the best interests of the parties and with the knowledge of wife. By way of
further answer, see answer to paragraph 7.
11. Admitted in part. Denied in part. It is admitted that the language stated is
a partial quote of the statutory section. It is denied that an injunction or other recourse
should result.
12. Admitted in part. Denied in part. It is admitted that the language stated is
a partial quote of the statutory section. It is denied that an injunction or other recourse
should result.
13. Admitted in part. Denied in part. It is admitted that the language stated is
a partial quote of the statutory section. It is denied that an injunction or other recourse
should issue.
14. Husband is unable to admit or deny the allegation as this allegation is
limited to the Wife's unique mental impression. By way of further answer, it is admitted
that Wife has been driving said vehicle. However, it is denied that she has been
"maintaining" the vehicle.
15. Admitted in part. Denied in part. It is admitted that Husband owns three
vehicles. It is denied that they are all operable.
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16. Denied. Husband is unaware as to whether wife is driving any other vehicle
other than the 1998 Mercedes. It is further denied that wife has spent thousands of
dollars maintaining it and keeping insurance on it over the past two years. Proof of the
allegations is demanded. Contrary to Wife's assertions, Husband has paid toward
maintenance costs. The vehicle is titled under Husband's name and he carries liability
insurance on the vehicle because liability insurance on Wife's policy would be
substantially higher because of her DUI conviction.
17. Admitted in part. Denied in part. It is admitted that wife uses the Mercedes
for transportation. Although wife has primary custody of the grandchildren, it is denied
that such is relevant to the issue at hand. By way of further answer, Wife has refused
to permit Husband to see the grandchildren.
18. Admitted.
WHEREFORE, it is respectfully requested that this Honorable Court
deny the equitable relief sought by wife.
Respectfully submitted,
MICHAEL D. RENTSCHLER, ESQUIRE
28 North 32nd Street
Camp Hill, PA 17011
(717) 975-9129
Attorney for Plaintiff
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VERIFICATION
I, Randy Sweigart, do hereby swear and affirm that the statements contained in the foregoing
Document are true and correct. I understand that any false statement may be prosecuted under Pa
CSA Section 4904, which relates to unworn falsification to authorities.
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Michael D. Rentschler, Esquire, do hereby affirm that on the date stated herein, I served a true and
correct copy of the foregoing document upon the following individual, by first class mail, postage
prepaid and addressed to:
Jeanne B. Costopoulos, Esquire
5000 Ritter Road, Suite 202
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
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Michael D. Rentschler, Esquire
28 N. 32nd Street
Camp Hill, Pennsylvania 17011
717-975-9129
Supreme Court ID # 45836
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PLAINTIFF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 03-1596 CIVIL
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CIVIL ACTION - LAW
MARIAN D. SWEIGART,
DEFENDANT IN DIVORCE
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this 11th day of October, 2007, upon consideration of the Defendant's
Petition for Special Relief to Prevent the Concealment, Waste, and Dissipation of Marital
Assets, and the Plaintiff's Response thereto,
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED AND DIRECTED that a status conference with
counsel shall be held on Friday, November 9, 2007, at 9:30 a.m. in chambers of
Courtroom No. 5 in the Cumberland County Courthouse, Carlisle, Pennsylvania.
By the Court,
M. L. Ebert, Jr., J.
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Attorney for Plaintiff
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PLAINTIFF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 03-1596 CIVIL
V.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
MARIAN D. SWEIGART,
DEFENDANT IN DIVORCE
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this 9th day of November, 2007, it appearing that the pending
issue has been resolved and counsel are preparing an agreement to be signed by the
parties,
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED AND DIRECTED that the hearing scheduled
for this date is cancelled and may be rescheduled at the request of either party if
required.
By the Court,
M. L. Ebert, Jr., J.
Michael Rentschler, Esquire
Attorney for Plaintiff
Jeanne B. Costopoulos, Esquire
Attorney for Defendant
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Plaintiff
vs.
MARIAN D. SWEIGART,
Defendant
THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: No. 03-1596
CIVIL ACTION - AT LAW
DIVORCE
PLAINTIFF'S WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION
TO REQUEST ENTRY OF A DIVORCE DECREE
UNDER SECTION 3301(c) OF THE DIVORCE CODE
1. I consent to the entry of a final decree of divorce without notice.
2. I understand that I may lose rights concerning alimony, division of property, lawyer's
fees, or expenses if I do not claim them before a divorce is granted.
3. I understand that I will not be divorced until a divorce decree is entered by the Court and
that a copy of the decree will be sent to me immediately after it is filed with the
Prothonotary.
4. I verify that the statements made in this Affidavit are true and correct. I understand that
false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. §4904 relating to
unsworn falsification to authorities.
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Defendant
THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: No. 03-1596
CIVIL ACTION - AT LAW
DIVORCE
PLAINTIFF'S AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT
UNDER SECTION 3301(c) OF THE DIVORCE CODE
AND WAIVER OF COUNSELING
1. A Complaint in Divorce under Section 3301(c) of the Divorce Code was filed on April
7, 2003. The Complaint was reinstated by Order dated March 30, 2007.
2. The marriage of the Plaintiff and Defendant is irretrievably broken and ninety days have
elapsed from the date of the filing and service of the Complaint and Reinstatement
Order.
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 verify that the statements made in this Affidavit are true and correct. I understand that
false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. §4904 relating to
unsworn falsification to authorities
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RANDY J. SWEIGART,
Plaintiff
vs.
MARIAN D. S WEIGART,
Defendant
THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: No. 03-1596
CIVIL ACTION - AT LAW
DIVORCE
DEFENDANT'S AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT
UNDER SECTION 3301(c) OF THE DIVORCE CODE
AND WAIVER OF COUNSELING
1. A Complaint in Divorce under Section 3301(c) of the Divorce Code was filed on April
7, 2003. The Complaint was reinstated by Order dated March 30, 2007.
2. The marriage of the Plaintiff and Defendant is irretrievably broken and ninety days have
elapsed from the date of the filing and service of the Complaint and Reinstatement
Order.
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 verify that the statements made in this Affidavit are true and correct. I understand that
false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. §4904 relating to
unworn falsification to authorities.
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THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: No. 03-1596
CIVIL ACTION - AT LAW
DIVORCE
DEFENDANT'S WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION
TO REQUEST ENTRY OF A DIVORCE DECREE
UNDER SECTION 3301(c) OF THE DIVORCE CODE
1. I consent to the entry of a final decree of divorce without notice.
2. I understand that I may lose rights concerning alimony, division of property, lawyer's
fees, or expenses if I do not claim them before a divorce is granted.
3. I understand that I will not be divorced until a divorce decree is entered by the Court and
that a copy of the decree will be sent to me immediately after it is filed with the
Prothonotary.
4. I verify that the statements made in this Affidavit are true and correct. I understand that
false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. §4904 relating to
unsworn falsification to authorities.
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MARITAL SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT
BY AND BETWEEN
RANDY J. SWEIGART
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MARIAN D. S WEIGART
Jeanne B. Costopoulos, Esquire
5000 Ritter Road, Suite 202
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
Telephone: (717) 221-0900
Counsel for Marian D. Sweigart
Michael D. Rentschler, Esquire
28 N. 32"d Street
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Telephone: (717) 975-9129
Counsel for Randy J. Sweigart
RANDY J. SWEIGART,
Plaintiff
VS.
MARIAN D. SWEIGART,
Defendant
THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
No. 03-1596
CIVIL ACTION - AT LAW
DIVORCE
MARITAL SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT is made this day of 2008,
by and between RANDY D. SWEIGART, and MARIAN D. SWEIGART:
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, Randy D. Sweigart (hereinafter referred to as "Husband") and
Marian D. Sweigart (hereinafter referred to as "Wife") are husband and wife, having been
lawfully married on April 8, 1982 in Wurtzburg, Germany;
WHEREAS, 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, the settling of all matters between them relating to the ownership of
real and personal property, the support and maintenance of one another and, in general,
the settling of any and all claims and possible claims by one against the other or against
their respective estates.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of these premises, and of the mutual
promises, covenants and undertakings hereinafter set forth, and for other good and
valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged by
each of the parties hereto, Husband and Wife, each intending to be legally bound hereby,
covenant and agree as follows:
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1. ADVICE OF COUNSEL. The provisions of this Agreement and their
legal effect have been fully explained to the parties by their respective attorneys,
specifically, Michael D. Rentschler, Esquire, for Husband and Jeanne B. Costopoulos,
Esquire, for Wife. Each party acknowledges that he or she each fully understands the
facts and has been fully informed as to his or her legal rights and obligations, and each
party acknowledges and accepts that this Agreement is, in the circumstances, fair and
equitable, and that is being entered into freely and voluntarily, after having received such
advice and with such knowledge, and that the execution of this Agreement is not the
result of any duress or undue influence, and that it is not the result of any 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, 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 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 his and 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 alimony,
alimony pendente Lite, support and maintenance, equitable distribution, counsel fees and
costs of litigation.
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2. DISCLOSURE OF ASSETS. Each of the parties hereto acknowledges
that he or she is aware of his or her right to seek discovery, including but not limited to,
written interrogatories, motions for production of documents, the taking of oral
depositions, the filing of inventories, and all other means of discovery permitted under
the Pennsylvania Divorce Code or the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure. Each of
the parties further acknowledges that he or she has discussed with counsel the concept of
marital property under Pennsylvania law and each is aware of his or right to have the real
and/or personal property, estate and assets, earnings and income of the other assessed or
evaluated by the courts of this Commonwealth or any other court of competent
jurisdiction. The parties do hereby acknowledge that there has been full and fair
disclosure to the other of his or her respective income, assets and liabilities, whether such
are held jointly or in the name of one party alone. Each party agrees that any right to
further disclosure, valuation, enumeration or statement hereof in this Agreement is
hereby specifically waived, and the parties do not wish to make or append hereto any
further enumeration or statement. The parties hereby acknowledge and agree that the
division of assets as set forth in this Agreement is fair, reasonable and equitable, and is
satisfactory to them. Each of the parties hereto further covenants and agrees for himself
and herself and his or her heirs, executors, administrators or assigns in any action of
contention, direct or indirect, and allege therein that there was a denial of any rights to
full disclosure, or that there was any fraud, duress, undue influence or that there was a
failure to have available full, proper and independent representation by legal counsel.
3. PERSONAL RIGHTS. Husband and Wife may, at all times hereafter,
live separate and apart. Each shall be free from all control, restraint, interference and
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authority, direct or indirect, by the other. Each may reside at such place or places as he
or she may select. Each may, for his or her separate use or benefit, conduct, carry on or
engage in any business, occupation, profession or employment which to him or her may
seem advisable. Husband and Wife shall not molest, harass, disturb 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 whatsoever with him or her. Neither
party will interfere with the use, ownership, enjoyment or disposition of any property
now owned by or hereinafter acquired by the other.
4. MUTUAL CONSENT DIVORCE. The parties acknowledge that
Husband initiated a divorce action under the no-fault provisions of the Divorce Code in
the Cumberland County Court of Common Pleas docketed at number 03-1596 Civil
Term. It is the intention of the parties, and the parties agree, that by this Agreement they
have resolved all ancillary economic issues related to their divorce and thus this or any
other divorce action with respect to these parties shall be limited to a claim for divorce
only. The parties agree that on or about October 20, 2008, each party will sign an
Affidavit of Consent to Divorce and Waiver of Notice of Intention to Request Entry of
Divorce Decree and deliver same to counsel for Husband, who shall promptly submit said
affidavits and waivers to the court along with a Praecipe to Transmit Record, Vital
Statistics Form and/or any and all other documents necessary to precipitate the prompt
entry of a divorce decree.
5. EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTION.
(a) 445 Third Street. The parties acknowledge that they own a home
and property located at 445 Third Street, West Fairview, Cumberland County,
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Pennsylvania, 17025 (hereinafter referred to as the "445 Third Street"). The
parties estimate the value of 445 Third Street to be approximately $50,000.00.
The parties agree as follows with respect to 445 Third Street:
(1) Commencing on the execution date of this Agreement, any and all
homeowners policies, title policies, and any other policy of
insurance with respect to 445 Third Street shall be deemed to be
endorsed to reflect Wife as sole owner thereof and Husband further
agrees that Wife shall be entitled to receive any payments now or
hereafter due under any such insurance policy.
(2) Commencing on the execution date of this Agreement, Wife shall
be solely responsible for all other costs, expenses and liabilities
associated with or attributable to 445 Third Street, incurred from
this date forward, including, but not limited to, taxes, insurance,
utilities, maintenance and repairs, and Wife shall keep Husband
and his successors, assigns, heirs, executors and administrators
indemnified and held harmless from any liability, cost or expense,
including actual attorneys fees, which may be incurred in
connection with such liabilities and expenses or resulting from
Husband's ownership interest in 445 Third Street.
(3) Within thirty (30) days following the sale of 448 Third Street,
Husband shall execute a deed, to be prepared by Wife's counsel,
transferring his interest in 445 Third Street to Wife.
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(b) 448 Third Street. The parties acknowledge that they own a home
and property located at 448 Third Street, West Fairview, Cumberland County,
Pennsylvania, 17025 (hereinafter referred to as the "448 Third Street"). The
parties estimate the value of 448 Third Street is between $65,000 to $75,000.00.
The parties agree as follows with respect to 448 Third Street:
(1) The parties acknowledge that they have jointly listed 448 Third
Street for sale through Century 21. The parties shall fully
cooperate with the realtor and each other to effectuate the sale of
448 Third Street, including reducing the listing price to effectuate a
sale within a reasonable time. At the time of sale of the 448 Third
Street, Husband and Wife shall cooperate fully with the execution
and deliverance of an appropriate deed conveying to the Buyer(s)
all of the parties' right, title, claim and interest in 448 Third Street.
(2) Once the property has been sold, the proceeds shall be used to pay
in full the M&T mortgage secured by 445 Third Street, West
Fairview, Pennsylvania, 17025. Wife shall receive the remaining
proceeds from the sale of 448 Third Street.
(3) Commencing on the execution date of this Agreement, any and all
homeowners policies, title policies, and any other policy of
insurance with respect to the 448 Third Street shall be deemed to
be endorsed to reflect Wife as owner therefore, and she shall be
entitled to receive those portions of any payments now or hereafter
due under any such insurance policy.
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(4) Pending the sale of 448 Third Street, Husband shall pay from the
rental income received from 448 Third Street the mortgage on 445
Third Street and the home owners insurance policies on 448 Third
Street and 403 Second Street. If the lessees of 448 Third Street fail
to pay the rent as required by their rental agreement and Husband
begins eviction proceedings, the parties shall equally divide the
mortgage and home owner insurance, minus any interim rent
received by Husband during the eviction proceedings.
(c) 403 Second Street. The parties acknowledge that they own a
home and property located at 403 Second Street, West Fairview, Cumberland
17025 (hereinafter referred to as "403 Second Street"). The parties estimate the
value of 403 Second Street to be approximately $120,000.00. The parties agree as
follows with respect to 403 Second Street:
(1) Husband shall be solely responsible for all other costs, expenses
and liabilities associated with or attributable to 403 Second Street,
regardless of when such cost or liability arose, including, but not
limited to, home owners insurance, taxes, utilities, maintenance
and repairs, and Husband shall keep Wife and her successors,
assigns, heirs, executors and administrators indemnified and held
harmless from any liability, cost or expense, including actual
attorneys fees, which may be incurred in connection with such
liabilities and expenses or resulting from Wife's ownership interest
in 403 Second Street.
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(2) Within thirty (30) days following satisfaction of the mortgage on
445 Third Street, Wife shall execute a deed, to be prepared by
Husband's counsel, transferring her interest in 403 Second Street
to Husband.
(d) 313 Ridge Street. The parties acknowledge that they owned a
home and property located at 313 Ridge Street, Steelton, Dauphin County,
Pennsylvania, 17025 (hereinafter referred to as the "313 Ridge Street"), which
was sold by Husband. Husband shall retain the proceeds associated with this sale
in exchange for his having paid the Sears credit card.
(e) Furnishings and Personalty. Each party shall retain the items
currently in his or her possession.
(f) Motor Vehicles. Husband and Wife agree that Wife shall retain
possession of the parties' Mercedes M-Class vehicle, as well as any other vehicles
titled solely in her name as her sole and separate property along with all rights
under any insurance policies thereon and with all responsibility for payment of
any outstanding indebtedness pertaining thereto and insurance thereon, free of any
and all right, title, claim or interest of Husband. Wife shall indemnify and hold
Husband and his property harmless from any and all liability, cost or expense,
including actual attorneys fees, incurred in connection with the vehicles.
Husband and Wife agree that Husband shall retain ownership of the parties' 2003
Ford F150, 1969 Chevelle, and any other vehicles currently titled in Husband's
name solely as his sole and separate property along with all rights under any
insurance policies thereon and with all responsibility for payment of any
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outstanding indebtedness pertaining thereto and insurance thereon, free of any and
all right, title, claim or interest of Wife. Husband shall indemnify and hold Wife
and her property harmless from any and all liability, cost or expense, including
actual attorney's fees, incurred in connection with the vehicles.
(g) Life Insurance. Wife and Husband each hereby specifically
releases and waives any and all right, title, claim or interest that he or she may
have in and to any and all policies of insurance owned by or insuring the life of
the other, including cash surrender value, if any, and also specifically to include a
waiver of any beneficiary designation thereunder.
(h) Pension and Retirement Benefits. Wife and Husband each
hereby specifically releases and waives any and all right, title, claim or interest
that he or she may have in and to any and all retirement benefits (including but
not limited to pension or profit sharing benefits, deferred compensation plans,
401(k) plans, employee savings and thrift plans, individual retirement accounts or
other similar benefits) of the other party, specifically to include a waiver of any
spousal annuity benefits and/or beneficiary designations thereunder.
Specifically, therefore Wife shall retain her SERS retirement account in its
entirety, free from any and all right, title, claim or interest of Husband. The
parties agree that they shall execute any documents pursuant to the Retirement
Equity Act or any similar act that may be required from time to time to
accomplish the purposes of this subparagraph.
(i) Cash Accounts. Stocks and Investments.
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(1) Wife agrees that Husband shall retain as his sole and separate
property, free from any and all right, title, claim or interest of
Wife, any and all stocks, bonds, investments, sums of cash in
savings or checking accounts, mutual funds, stock accounts, or any
other assets of a similar nature not previously described herein
which now are titled in Husband's name alone.
(2) Husband agrees that Wife shall retain as her sole and separate
property, free from any and all right, title, claim or interest of
Husband, any and all stocks, bonds, investments, sums of cash in
savings or checking accounts, mutual funds, stock accounts, or any
other assets of a similar nature not previously described herein
which now are titled in Wife's name alone.
(3) Both parties agree that neither shall access the other's financial
accounts in any manner, whether electronically or by other means.
The parties also agree to close any joint financial or credit accounts
within thirty days of execution of this agreement.
(j) Miscellaneous Property. As of the execution date of this
Agreement, any and all property not specifically addressed herein shall be owned
by the party to whom the property is titled; and if untitled, the party in possession.
This Agreement shall constitute a sufficient bill of sale to evidence the transfer of
any and all rights in such property from each to the other.
(k) Property to Wife. The parties agree that Wife shall own, possess,
and enjoy, free from any claim of Husband, the property awarded to her by the
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terms of this Agreement. Husband hereby quitclaims, assigns and conveys to
Wife all such property, and waives and relinquishes any and all rights thereto,
together with any insurance policies covering that property, and any escrow
accounts relating to that property. This Agreement shall constitute a sufficient
bill of sale to evidence the transfer of any and all rights in such property from
Husband to Wife.
(1) Property to Husband. The parties agree that Husband shall own,
possess, and enjoy, free from any claim of Wife, the property awarded to him by
the terms of this Agreement. Wife hereby quitclaims, assigns and conveys to
Husband all such property, and waives and relinquishes any and all rights thereto,
together with any insurance policies covering that property, and any escrow
accounts relating to that property. This Agreement shall constitute a sufficient
bill of sale to evidence the transfer of any and all rights in such property from
Wife to Husband.
(m) Assumption of Encumbrances.
(1) Husband shall be solely responsible for any and all liabilities he
has incurred which are solely in his name in addition to the
monthly mortgage payment and home owners insurance for 448
Third Street, West Fairview, Pennsylvania, 17025, pending its sale.
(2) Wife shall be solely responsible for any and all liabilities she has
incurred which are solely in her name.
(3) Unless otherwise provided herein, each party hereby assumes the
debts, encumbrances, taxes and liens on all the property each will
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hold subsequent to the effective date of this Agreement. Each
party agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the other party and his
or her property from any claim or liability that the other party will
suffer or may be required to pay because of the debts,
encumbrances or liens assumed by the other pursuant to this
Agreement.
(n) 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, on which the other 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 may hereafter incur it, and such party agrees to
pay it as the same shall become due, and to indemnify and hold the other party
and his or her property harmless from any and all such debts, obligations and
liabilities.
(o) Indemnification of Wife. If any claim, action or proceeding is
hereafter initiated seeking to hold Wife liable for the debts or obligations assumed
by Husband under this Agreement, Husband will, at his sole expense, defend
Wife against any such claim, action or proceeding, whether or not well-founded,
and indemnify her and her property against any damages or loss resulting
therefrom, including, but not limited to, costs of court and actual attorney's fees
incurred by Wife in connection therewith.
(p) Indemnification of Husband. If any claim, action or proceeding
is hereafter initiated seeking to hold Husband liable for the debts or obligations
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assumed by Wife under this Agreement, Wife will, at her sole expense, defend
Husband against any such claim, action or proceeding, whether or not well-
founded, and indemnify him and his property against any damages or loss
resulting therefrom, including, but not limited to, costs of court and actual
attorney's fees incurred by Husband in connection therewith.
(q) Warranty as to Future Obligations. Husband and Wife each
represents and warrants to the other that he or she will not any time in the future
incur or contract any debt, charge or liability for which the other, the other's legal
representatives, property or estate may be responsible. From the date of execution
of this Agreement, each party shall use only those credit cards and accounts for
which that party is individually liable and the parties agree to cooperate in closing
any remaining accounts which provide for joint liability. Each party hereby
agrees to indemnify, save and hold the other and his or her property harmless
from any liability, loss, cost or expense whatsoever, including attorneys fees,
incurred in the event of breach hereof.
6. ALIMONY. Husband and Wife hereby expressly waive, discharge and
release any and all rights and claims which he or she may have now or hereafter by
reason of the parties' marriage to alimony, alimony pendente lite, support and/or
maintenance or other like benefits resulting from the parties' status as husband and wife.
The parties further release and waive any rights they may have to seek modification of
the terms of this paragraph in a court of law or equity, it being understood that the
foregoing constitutes a final determination for all time of either party's obligation to
contribute to the support and maintenance of the other.
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7. TAX ADVICE. Both parties hereto hereby acknowledge and agree that
they have had the opportunity to retain their own accountants, certified public
accountants, tax advisor, or tax attorney with reference to the tax implications of this
Agreement. Further, neither party has been given any tax advice whatsoever by their
respective attorneys. Further both parties hereby acknowledge that they have been
advised, by their respective attorneys, to seek their own independent tax advice by
retaining an accountant, certified public accountant, tax attorney, or tax advisor with
reference to the tax implications involved in this Agreement. Further, the parties
acknowledge and agree that their signatures to this Agreement serve as their
acknowledgment that they have read this particular paragraph and have had the
opportunity to seek independent tax advice.
8. INCOME TAX RETURNS. The parties have heretofore filed joint
Federal and State tax returns. Both parties agree that in the event any deficiency in
Federal or State income tax is proposed, or any assessment of any such tax is made
against either of them, each will indemnify and hold harmless the other from and against
any loss or liability for any such tax deficiency or assessment and any interest, penalty
and expense incurred in connection therewith. Such tax, interest, penalty or expense shall
be paid solely and entirely by the individual who is finally determined to be the cause of
the misrepresentations or failures to disclose the nature and extent of his or her separate
income on the aforesaid joint returns.
9. APPLICABILITY OF TAX LAW TO PROPERTY TRANSFERS.
The parties hereby agree and express their intent that any transfer of property pursuant to
this Agreement shall be within the scope and applicability of the Deficit Reduction Act of
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1984 (hereinafter the "Act"), specifically, the provisions of said Act pertaining to the
transfers of property between spouses and former spouses. The parties agree to sign and
cause to be filed any elections or other documents required by the Internal Revenue
Service to render the Act applicable to the transfers set forth in this Agreement without
recognition of gain on such transfer and subject to the carry-over basis provisions of the
said Act.
10. COUNSEL FEES, COSTS AND EXPENSES. Each party shall be
solely responsible for his or her own legal fees, costs and expenses incurred in connection
with their separation and/or the dissolution of their marriage, and the preparation and
execution of this Agreement.
11. WAIVER OF INHERITANCE RIGHTS. Unless otherwise specifically
provided in this Agreement, as of the execution date of this Agreement, Husband and
Wife each waives all rights of inheritance in the estate of the other, any right to elect to
take against the will or any trust of the other or in which the other has an interest, and
each of the parties waives any additional rights which said party has or may have by
reason of their marriage, except the rights saved or created by the terms of this
Agreement. This waiver shall be construed generally and shall include, but not be limited
to, a waiver of all rights provided under the laws of Pennsylvania, or any other
jurisdiction, and shall include all rights under the Pennsylvania Divorce Code.
12. WAIVER OF BENEFICIARY DESIGNATION. Unless otherwise
specifically set forth in this Agreement, each party hereto specifically waives any and all
beneficiary rights and any and all rights as a surviving spouse in and to any asset, benefit
or like program carrying a beneficiary designation which belongs to the other party under
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the terms of this Agreement, including, but not limited to, pensions and retirement plans
of any sort or nature, deferred compensation plans, life insurance policies, annuities,
stock accounts, bank accounts, final pay checks or any other post-death distribution
scheme, and each party expressly states that it is his and her intention to revoke by the
terms of this Agreement any beneficiary designations naming the other which are in
effect as of the date of execution of this Agreement. If and in the event the other party
continues to be named as beneficiary and no alternate beneficiary is otherwise
designated, the beneficiary shall be deemed to be the estate of the deceased party.
13. RELEASE OF CLAIMS.
(a) Wife and Husband acknowledge and agree that the property dispositions
provided for herein constitute an equitable distribution of their assets and
liabilities pursuant to §3502 of the Divorce Code, and Wife and Husband
hereby waive any right to division of their property except as provided for
in this Agreement. Furthermore, except as otherwise provided for in this
Agreement, each of the parties hereby specifically waives, releases,
renounces and forever abandons any claim, right, title or interest
whatsoever he or she may have in property transferred to the other party
pursuant to this Agreement or identified in this Agreement as belonging to
the other party, and each party agrees never to assert any claim to said
property or proceeds in the future. However, neither party is released or
discharged from any obligation under this Agreement or any instrument or
document executed pursuant to this Agreement. Husband and Wife shall
hereafter own and enjoy independently of any claim or right of the other,
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all items of personal property, tangible or intangible, acquired by him or
her from the execution date of this Agreement with full power in him or
her to dispose of the same fully and effectively for all purposes.
(b) Each party hereby absolutely and unconditionally releases and forever
discharges the other and the estate of the other for all purposes from any
and all rights and obligations which either party may have or at any time
hereafter has for past, present or future support or maintenance, alimony
pendente lite, alimony, equitable distribution, counsel fees, costs,
expenses, and any other right or obligation, economic or otherwise,
whether arising out of the marital relationship or otherwise, including all
rights and benefits under the Pennsylvania Divorce Code of 1980, its
supplements and amendments, as well as under any other law of any other
jurisdiction, except and only except all rights and obligations arising under
this Agreement or for the breach of any of its provisions. Neither party
shall have any obligation to the other not expressly set forth herein.
(c) Except as set forth in this Agreement, each party hereby absolutely and
unconditionally releases and forever discharges the other and his or her
heirs, executors, administrators, assigns, property and estate from any and
all rights, claims, demands or obligations arising out of or by virtue of the
marital relationship of the parties whether now existing or hereafter
arising. The above release shall be effective regardless of whether such
claims arise out of any former or future acts, contracts, engagements or
liabilities of the other or by way of dower, curtesy, widow's or widower's
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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 Pennsylvania, any state, commonwealth or territory of the
United States, or any other country.
(d) Except for the obligations of the parties contained in this Agreement and
such rights as are expressly reserved herein, each party gives to the other
by the execution of this Agreement an absolute and unconditional release
and discharge from all causes of action, claims, rights or demands
whatsoever in law or in equity, which either party ever had or now has
against the other.
14. PRESERVATION OF RECORDS. Each parry will keep and preserve
for a period of four (4) years from the date of their divorce decree all financial records
relating to the marital estate, and each party will allow the other party access to those
records in the event of tax audits.
15. MODIFICATION. No modification, rescission, or amendment to this
Agreement shall be effective unless in writing signed by each of the parties hereto.
16. SEVERABILITY. If any provision of this Agreement is held by a court
of competent jurisdiction to be void, invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions
hereof shall nevertheless survive and continue in full force and effect without being
impaired or invalidated in any way.
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17. BREACH. If either party hereto breaches any provision hereof, 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. The non-breaching
party shall be entitled to recover from the breaching party all costs, expenses and legal
fees actually incurred in the enforcement of the rights of the non-breaching party.
18. WAIVER OF BREACH. The waiver by one party of any breach of this
Agreement by the other party will not be deemed a waiver of any other breach or any
provision of this Agreement.
19. APPLICABLE LAW. All acts contemplated by this Agreement shall be
construed and enforced under the substantive laws of the Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania (without regard to the conflict of law rules applicable in Pennsylvania) in
effect as of the date of execution of this Agreement.
20. DATE OF EXECUTION. The "date of execution" or "execution date"
of this Agreement shall be defined as the date upon which the parties signed the
Agreement if they do so on the same date, or if not on the same date, then the date on
which the Agreement was signed by the last party to execute this Agreement.
21. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Agreement shall become effective and
binding upon both parties on the execution date.
22. EFFECT OF RECONCILIATION, COHABITATION OR
DIVORCE. This Agreement shall remain in full force and effect and shall not be
abrogated even if the parties effect a reconciliation, cohabit as husband and wife or
attempt to effect a reconciliation. This Agreement also shall continue in full force and
effect in the event of the parties' divorce. There shall be no modification or waiver of any
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of the terms hereof unless the parties in writing execute a statement declaring this
Agreement or any term of this Agreement to be null and void.
23. HEADINGS NOT PART OF AGREEMENT. Any headings preceding
the text of the several paragraphs and subparagraphs hereof are inserted solely for
convenience of reference and shall not constitute a part of this Agreement nor shall they
affect its meaning, construction or effect.
24. AGREEMENT BINDING ON PARTIES AND HEIRS. This
Agreement shall bind the parties hereto and their respective heirs, executors,
administrators, legal representatives, assigns, and successors in any interest of the parties.
25. ENTIRE AGREEMENT. Each party acknowledges that he or she has
carefully read this Agreement, including any and all other documents to which it refers,
such other documents being incorporated herein by reference; that he or she has
discussed its provisions with an attorney of his or her own choice, 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 and supersedes any and all prior agreements between the parties. This Agreement
should be interpreted fairly and simply, and not strictly for or against either of the parties.
26. MUTUAL COOPERATION. Each party shall, on demand, execute and
deliver to the other any deeds, bills of sale, assignments, consents to change of
beneficiary designations, tax returns, and other documents, and shall 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 unreasonably fails on demand
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to comply with these provisions, that party shall pay to the other party all attorney's fees,
costs, and other expenses actually incurred as a result of such failure.
27. AGREEMENT NOT TO BE MERGED. This Agreement may be
incorporated into a decree of divorce 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 releases.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto set their hands and seals on the
dates of their acknowledgments.
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RANDY J. SWEIGART, THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
VS. No. 03-1596
MARIAN D. SWEIGART, CIVIL ACTION - AT LAW
Defendant DIVORCE
PRAECIPE TO TRANSMIT RECORD
To the Prothonotary:
Please 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) of the Divorce Code.
2. Date and Manner of service of the Complaint and Reinstatement Order: Service by
Acceptance by defense counsel. See Acceptance of Service dated April 27, 2007.
3. Date of execution of the Affidavit of Consent required by §3301(c) of the Divorce
Code: by the Plaintiff. 10/20/2008; by the Defendant: 10/20/2008.
4. Related claims pending: None. Please incorporate Divorce Settlement Agreement
dated October 20, 2008.
5. Date Plaintiff's Waiver of Notice in §3301(c) divorce was filed with the prothonotary:
filed simultaneously with this Praecipe to Transmit Record
Date Defendant's Waiver of Notice in §3301(c) divorce was filed with the prothonotary:
filed simultaneously with this Praecipe to Transmit Record.
Respectfully Submitted:
Michael D. Rentschler, Esquire
28 N. 32nd Street
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Phone: (717) 975-9129
Pa. S. Ct. ID No. 45836
ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF
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RANDY J. SWEIGART, THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
VS. : No. 03-1596
MARIAN D. SWEIGART, CIVIL ACTION - AT LAW
Defendant : DIVORCE
ACCEPTANCE OF SERVICE
I, Jeann6 B. Costopoulos, Esquire, hereby accept service on behalf of my client, Marian D.
Sweigart, of the Complaint in Divorce filed in the above-captioned case on April 7, 2003 and Order
of Court Reinstating the Divorce Complaint dated March 30, 2007. I am authorized by Marian D.
Sweigart to accept service on her behalf.
Respectfully Submitted:
By.
JE ,AOWB. COSTOPOULOS; ESQUIRE
Attorney I.D. No. 68735
5000 Ritter Road, Suite 202
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
Telephone No. (717) 221-0900
Attorney for Defendant
Date: April 27, 2007
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JEANA B. COSTOPOULOS, ESQUIRE
Attorney I.D. No. 68735
5000 Ritter Road, Suite 202
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
Telephone No. (717) 221-0900
Attorney for Defendant
RANDY J. SWEIGART,
Plaintiff
vs.
MARIAN D. SWEIGART,
Defendant
To the Prothonotary:
THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: No. 03-1596
CIVIL ACTION - AT LAW
DIVORCE
PRAECIPE TO WITHDRAW
Please withdraw Defendant's Petition for Related Claims filed on June 15, 2007.
By:
JEANKt B. COSTOPOULOS, ESQUI
Attorney I.D. No. 68735
5000 Ritter Road, Suite 202
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
Telephone No. (717) 221-0900
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MARIAN D. SWEIGART,
Defendant
THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 03 - 1596 CIVIL
IN DIVORCE
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this day of ,
2008, the economic claims raised in the proceedings having been
resolved in accordance with a marital settlement agreement
dated October 22, 2008, the appointment of the Master is
vacated and counsel can file a praecipe transmitting the record
to the Court requesting a final decree in divorce.
BY THE COURT,
cc: Michael D. Rentschler
Attorney for Plaintiff
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Attorney for Defendant
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Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
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MARIAN D. SWEIGART, CIVIL ACTION - AT LAW
Defendant DIVORCE
MARITAL SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT is made this day of 62, _- --? , 2008,
by and between RANDY D. SWEIGART, and MARIAN D. SWEIGART:
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, Randy D. Sweigart (hereinafter referred to as "'Husband") and
Marian D. Sweigart (hereinafter referred to as "Wife") are husband and wife, having been
lawfully married on April 8, 1982 in Wurtzburg, Germany;
WHEREAS, 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, the settling of all matters between them relating to the ownership of
real and personal property, the support and maintenance of one another and, in general,
the settling of any and all claims and possible claims by one against the other or against
their respective estates.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of these premises, and of the mutual
promises, covenants and undertakings hereinafter set forth, and for other good and
valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged by
each of the parties hereto, Husband and Wife, each intending to be legally bound hereby,
covenant and agree as follows:
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1. ADVICE OF COUNSEL. The provisions of this Agreement and their
legal effect have been fully explained to the parties by their respective attorneys,
specifically, Michael D. Rentschler, Esquire, for Husband and Jeanne B. Costopoulos,
Esquire, for Wife. Each party acknowledges that he or she each fully understands the
facts and has been fully informed as to his or her legal rights and obligations, and each
party acknowledges and accepts that this Agreement is, in the circumstances, fair and
equitable, and that is being entered into freely and voluntarily, after having received such
advice and with such knowledge, and that the execution of this Agreement is not the
result of any duress or undue influence, and that it is not the result of any 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, 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 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 his and 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 alimony,
alimony pendente lite, support and maintenance, equitable distribution, counsel fees and
costs of litigation.
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2. DISCLOSURE OF ASSETS. Each of the parties hereto acknowledges
that he or she is aware of his or her right to seek discovery, including but not limited to,
written interrogatories, motions for production of documents, the taking of oral
depositions, the fling of inventories, and all other means of discovery permitted under
the Pennsylvania Divorce Code or the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure. Each of
the parties further acknowledges that he or she has discussed with counsel the concept of
marital property under Pennsylvania law and each is aware of his or right to have the real
and/or personal property, estate and assets, earnings and income of the other assessed or
evaluated by the courts of this Commonwealth or any other court of competent
jurisdiction. The parties do hereby acknowledge that there has been full and fair
disclosure to the other of his or her respective income, assets and liabilities, whether such
are held jointly or in the name of one party alone. Each party agrees that any right to
further disclosure, valuation, enumeration or statement hereof in this Agreement is
hereby specifically waived, and the parties do not wish to make or append hereto any
further enumeration or statement. The parties hereby acknowledge and agree that the
division of assets as set forth in this Agreement is fair, reasonable and equitable, and is
satisfactory to them. Each of the parties hereto further covenants and agrees for himself
and herself and his or her heirs, executors, administrators or assigns in any action of
contention, direct or indirect, and allege therein that there was a denial of any rights to
full disclosure, or that there was any fraud, duress, undue influence or that there was a
failure to have available full, proper and independent representation by legal counsel.
3. PERSONAL RIGHTS. husband and Wife may, at all times hereafter,
live separate and apart. Each shall be free from all control, restraint, interference and
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authority, direct or indirect, by the other. Each may reside at such place or places as he
or she may select. Each may, for his or her separate use or benefit, conduct, carry on or
engage in any business, occupation, profession or employment which to him or her may
seem advisable. Husband and Wife shall not molest, harass, disturb or malign each ether
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 whatsoever with him or her. Neither
party will interfere with the use, ownership, enjoyment or disposition of any property
now owned by or hereinafter acquired by the other.
4. MUTUAL CONSENT DIVORCE. The parties acknowledge that
Husband initiated a divorce action under the no-fault provisions of the Divorce Code in
the Cumberland County Court of Common Pleas docketed at number 03-1596 Civil
Term. It is the intention of the parties, and the parties agree, that by this Agreement they
have resolved all ancillary economic issues related to their divorce and thus this or any
other divorce action with respect to these parties shall be limited to a claim for divorce
only. The parties agree that on or about October 20, 2008, each party will sign an
Affidavit of Consent to Divorce and Waiver of Notice of Intention to Request Entry of
Divorce Decree and deliver same to counsel for Husband, who shall promptly submit said
affidavits and waivers to the court along with a Praecipe to Transmit. Record, Vital
Statistics Form and/or any and all other documents necessary to precipitate the prompt
entry of a divorce decree.
5. EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTION.
(a) 445 Third Street. The parties acknowledge that they own a home
and property located at 445 Third Street, West Fairview, Cumberland County,
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Pennsylvania, 17025 (hereinafter referred to as the "445 Third Street"). The
parties estimate the value of 445 Third Street to be approximately $50,000.00.
The parties agree as follows with respect to 445 Third Street:
(1) Commencing on the execution date of this Agreement, any and all
homeowners policies, title policies, and any other policy of
insurance with respect to 445 Third Street shall be deemed to be
endorsed to reflect Wife as sole owner thereof and Husband further
agrees that Wife shall be entitled to receive any payments now or
hereafter due under any such insurance policy.
(2) Commencing on the execution date of this Agreement, Wife shall
be solely responsible for all other costs, expenses and liabilities
associated with or attributable to 445 Third Street, incurred from
this date forward, including, but not limited to, taxes, insurance,
utilities, maintenance and repairs, and Wife shall keep Husband
and his successors, assigns, heirs, executors and administrators
indemnified and held harmless from any liability, cost or expense,
including actual attorneys fees, which may be incurred in
connection with such liabilities and expenses or resulting from
Husband's ownership interest in 445 Third Street.
(3) Within thirty (30) days following the sale of 448 Third Street,
Husband shall execute a deed, to be prepared by Wife's counsel,
transferring his interest in 445 Third Street to Wife.
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(b) 448 Third Street. The parties acknowledge that they own a home
and property located at 448 Third Street, West Fairview, Cumberland County,
Pennsylvania, 17025 (hereinafter referred to as the "448 Third Street"). The
parties estimate the value of 448 Third Street is between $65,000 to $75.000.00.
The parties agree as follows with respect to 448 Third Street:
(1) The parties acknowledge that they have jointly listed 448 Third
Street for sale through Century 21. The parties shall fully
cooperate with the realtor and each other to effectuate the sale of
448 Third Street, including reducing the listing price to effectuate a
sale within a reasonable time. At the time of sale of the 448 Third
Street, Husband and Wife shall cooperate fully with the execution
and deliverance of an appropriate deed conveying to the Buyer(s)
all of the parties' right, title, claim and interest in 448 Third Street.
(2) Once the property has been sold, the proceeds shall be used to pay
in full the M&T mortgage secured by 445 Third Street, West
Fairview, Pennsylvania, 17025. Wife shall receive the remaining
proceeds from the sale of 448 Third Street.
(3) Commencing on the execution date of this Agreement, any and all
homeowners policies, title policies, and any other policy of
insurance with respect to the 448 Third Street shall be deemed to
be endorsed to reflect Wife as owner therefore, and she shall be
entitled to receive those portions of any payments now or hereafter
due under any such insurance policy.
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(4) fending the sale of 448 Third Street, Husband shall pay from the
rental income received from 448 Third Street the mortgage on 445
'T'hird Street and the home owners insurance policies on 448 Third
Street and 403 Second Street. If the lessees of 448 Third Street fail
to pay the rent as required by their rental agreement and husband
begins eviction proceedings, the parties shall equally divide the
mortgage and home owner insurance, minus any interim rent
received by Husband during the eviction proceedings.
(c) 403 Second Street. The parties acknowledge that they own a
home and property located at 403 Second Street, West Fairview, Cumberland
17025 (hereinafter referred to as "403 Second Street"). The parties estimate the
value of 403 Second Street to be approximately $120,000.00. The parties agree as
follows with respect to 403 Second Street:
{ 1 } Husband shall be solely responsible for all other costs, expenses
and liabilities associated with or attributable to 403 Second Street,
regardless of when such cost or liability arose, including, but not
limited to, home owners insurance, taxes, utilities, maintenance
and repairs, and Husband shall keep Wife and her successors,
assigns, heirs, executors and administrators indemnified and held
harmless from any liability, cost or expense, including actual
attorneys fees, which may be incurred in connection with such
liabilities and expenses or resulting from Wife's ownership interest
in 403 Second Street.
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(2) Within thirty (30) days following satisfaction of the mortgage on
445 Third Street, Wife shall execute a deed, to be prepared by
Husband's counsel, transferring her interest in 403 Second Street
to Husband.
(d) 313 Ridge Street. The parties acknowledge that they owned a
home and property located at 313 Ridge Street, Steelton, Dauphin County,
Pennsylvania, 17025 (hereinafter referred to as the "313 Ridge Street"), which
was sold by Husband. Husband shall retain the proceeds associated with this sale
in exchange for his having paid the Sears credit card.
(e) Furnishings and Personalty. Each party shall retain the items
currently in his or her possession.
(f) Motor Vehicles. Husband and Wife agree that Wife shall retain
possession of the parties' Mercedes M-Class vehicle, as wel l as any other vehicles
titled solely in her name as her sole and separate property along with all rights
under any insurance policies thereon and with all responsibility for payment of
any outstanding indebtedness pertaining thereto and insurance thereon, free of any
and all right, title, claim or interest of Husband. Wife shall indemnify and hold
llusband and his property harmless from any and all liability, cost or expense,
including actual attorneys fees, incurred in connection with the vehicles.
Husband and Wife agree that Husband shall retain ownership of the parties' 2003
Ford F 150, 1969 Chevelle, and any other vehicles currently titled in Husband's
name solely as his sole and separate property along with all rights under any
insurance policies thereon and with all responsibility for payment of any
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outstanding indebtedness pertaining thereto and insurance thereon. free of any and
all right, title, claim or interest of Wife. Husband shall indemnify and hold Wife
and her property harmless from any and all liability, cost or expense, including
actual attorney's fees, incurred in connection with the vehicles.
(g) Life Insurance. Wife and Husband each hereby specifically
releases and waives any and all right, title, claim or interest that he or she may
have in and to any and all policies of insurance owned by or insuring the life of
the other, including cash surrender value, if any, and also specifically to include a
waiver of any beneficiary designation thereunder.
(h) Pension and Retirement Benefits. Wife and Husband each
hereby specifically releases and waives any and all right, title, claim or interest
that he or she may have in and to any and all retirement benefits (including but
not limited to pension or profit sharing benefits, deferred compensation plans,
401(k) plans, employee savings and thrift plans, individual retirement accounts or
other similar benefits) of the other party, specifically to include a waiver of any
spousal annuity benefits and/or beneficiary designations thereunder.
Specifically, therefore Wife shall retain her SERS retirement account in its
entirety, free from any and all right, title, claim or interest of Husband. The
parties agree that they shall execute any documents pursuant to the Retirement
Equity Act or any similar act that may be required from time to time to
accomplish the purposes of this subparagraph.
(i) Cash Accounts, Stocks and Investments.
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(1) Wife agrees that Husband shall retain as his sole and separate
property, free from any and all right, title, claim or interest of
Wife, any and all stocks, bonds, investments, sums of cash in
savings or checking accounts, mutual funds, stock accounts, or any
other assets of a similar nature not previously described herein
which now are titled in Husband's name alone.
(2) Husband agrees that Wife shall retain as her sole and separate
property, free from any and all right, title, claim or interest of
Husband, any and all stocks, bonds, investments, sums of cash in
savings or checking accounts, mutual funds, stock accounts, or any
other assets of a similar nature not previously described herein
which now are titled in Wife's name alone.
(3) Both parties agree that neither shall access the other's financial
accounts in any manner, whether electronically or by other means.
The parties also agree to close any joint financial or credit accounts
within thirty days of execution of this agreement.
(j) Miscellaneous Property. As of the execution date of this
Agreement, any and all property not specifically addressed herein shall be owned
by the party to whom the property is titled; and if untitled, the party in possession.
This Agreement shall constitute a sufficient bill of sale to evidence the transfer of
any and all rights in such property from each to the other.
(k) Property to Wife. The parties agree that Wife shall own, possess,
and enjoy, free from any claim of Husband, the property awarded to her by the
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terms of this Agreement. Husband hereby quitclaims, assigns and conveys to
Wife all such property, and waives and relinquishes any and all rights thereto,
together with any insurance policies covering that property, and any escrow
accounts relating to that property. This Agreement shall constitute a sufficient
bill of sale to evidence the transfer of any and all rights in such property from
1-lusband to Wife.
(i) Property to Husband. The parties agree that Husband shall own,
possess, and enjoy, free from any claim of Wife, the property awarded to him by
the terms of this Agreement. Wife hereby quitclaims, assigns and conveys to
Husband all such property, and waives and relinquishes any and all rights thereto.
together with any insurance policies covering that property, and any escrow
accounts relating to that property. This Agreement shall constitute a sufficient
bill of sale to evidence the transfer of any and all rights in such property from
Wife to Husband.
(m) Assumption of Encumbrances.
(l) Husband shall be solely responsible for any and all liabilities he
has incurred which are solely in his name in addition to the
monthly mortgage payment and home owners insurance for 448
Third Street, West Fairview, Pennsylvania, 17023, pending its sale.
(2) Wife shall be solely responsible for any and all liabilities she has
incurred which are solely in her name.
(3) Unless otherwise provided herein, each party hereby assumes the
debts, encumbrances, taxes and liens on all the property each will
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hold subsequent to the effective date of this Agreement. Each
party agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the other party and his
or her property from any claim or liability that the other party will
suffer or may be required to pay because of the debts,
encumbrances or liens assumed by the other pursuant to this
Agreement.
(n) 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, on which the other 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 may hereafter incur it, and such party agrees to
pay it as the same shall become due, and to indemnify and hold the other party
and his or her property harmless from any and all such debts, obligations and
liabilities.
(o) Indemnification of Wife. If any claim, action or proceeding is
hereafter initiated seeking to hold Wife liable for the debts or obligations assumed
by Husband under this Agreement, Husband will, at his sole expense, defend
Wife against any such claim, action or proceeding, whether or not well-founded,
and indemnify her and her property against any damages or loss resulting
therefrom, including, but not limited to, costs of court and actual attorney's fees
incurred by Wife in connection therewith.
(p) Indemnification of Husband. If any claim, action or proceeding
is hereafter initiated seeking to hold Husband liable for the debts or obligations
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assumed by Wife under this Agreement, Wife will, at her sole expense, defend
Husband against any such claim, action or proceeding, whether or not well-
founded, and indemnify him and his property against any damages or loss
resulting therefrom, including, but not limited to, costs of court and actual
attorney's fees incurred by Husband in connection therewith.
(q) Warranty as to Future Obligations. Husband and Wife each
represents and warrants to the other that he or she will not any time in the future
incur or contract any debt, charge or liability for which the other, the other's legal
representatives, property or estate may be responsible. From the date of execution
of this Agreement, each party shall use only those credit cards and accounts for
which that party is individually liable and the parties agree to cooperate in closing
any remaining accounts which provide for joint liability. Each party hereby
agrees to indemnify, save and hold the other and his or her property harmless
from any liability, loss, cost or expense whatsoever, including attorneys fees,
incurred in the event of breach hereof.
6. ALIMONY. Husband and Wife hereby expressly waive, discharge and
release any and all rights and claims which he or she may have now or hereafter by
reason of the parties' marriage to alimony, alimony pendente lite, support and/or
maintenance or other like benefits resulting from the parties' status as husband and wife.
The parties further release and waive any rights they may have to seek modification of
the terms of this paragraph in a court of law or equity, it being understood that the
foregoing constitutes a final determination for all time of either party's obligation to
contribute to the support and maintenance of the other.
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7. "TAX ADVICE. Both parties hereto hereby acknowledge and agree that
they have had the opportunity to retain their own accountants, certified public
accountants, tax advisor, or tax attorney with reference to the tax implications of this
Agreement. Further, neither party has been given any tax advice whatsoever by their
respective attorneys. Further both parties hereby acknowledge that they have been
advised, by their respective attorneys, to seek their own independent tax advice by
retaining an accountant, certified public accountant, tax attorney, or tax advisor with
reference to the tax implications involved in this Agreement. Further, the parties
acknowledge and agree that their signatures to this Agreement serve as their
acknowledgment that they have read this particular paragraph and have had the
opportunity to seek independent tax advice.
8. INCOME TAX RETURNS. The parties have heretofore filed joint
Federal and State tax returns. Both parties agree that in the event any deficiency in
Federal or State income tax is proposed, or any assessment of any such tax is made
against either of them, each will indemnify and hold harmless the other from and against
any loss or liability for any such tax deficiency or assessment and any interest, penalty
and expense incurred in connection therewith. Such tax, interest, penalty or expense shall
be paid solely and entirely by the individual who is finally determined to be the cause of
the misrepresentations or failures to disclose the nature and extent of his or her separate
income on the aforesaid joint returns.
9. APPLICABILITY OF TAX LAW TO PROPERTY TRANSFERS.
The parties hereby agree and express their intent that any transfer of property pursuant to
this Agreement shall be within the scope and applicability of the Deficit Reduction Act of
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1984 (hereinafter the "Act"), specifically, the provisions of said Act pertaining to the
transfers of property between spouses and former spouses. The parties agree to sign and
cause to be filed any elections or other documents required by the Internal Revenue
Service to render the Act applicable to the transfers set forth in this Agreement without
recognition of gain on such transfer and subject to the carry-over basis provisions of the
said Act.
10. COUNSEL FEES, COSTS AND EXPENSES. Each party shall be
solely responsible for his or her own legal fees, costs and expenses incurred in connection
with their separation and/or the dissolution of their marriage, and the preparation and
execution of this Agreement.
11. WAIVER OF INHERITANCE RIGHTS. Unless otherwise specifically
provided in this Agreement, as of the execution date of this Agreement, Husband and
Wife each waives all rights of inheritance in the estate of the other, any right to elect to
take against the will or any trust of the other or in which the other has an interest, and
each of the parties waives any additional rights which said party has or may have by
reason of their marriage, except the rights saved or created by the terms of this
Agreement. This waiver shall be construed generally and shall include, but not be limited
to, a waiver of all rights provided under the laws of Pennsylvania, or any other
jurisdiction, and shall include all rights under the Pennsylvania Divorce Code.
12. WAIVER OF BENEFICIARY DESIGNATION. Unless otherwise
specifically set forth in this Agreement, each party hereto specifically waives any and all
beneficiary rights and any and all rights as a surviving spouse in and to any asset, benefit
or like program carrying a beneficiary designation which belongs to the other party under
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the terms of this Agreement, including, but not limited to, pensions and retirement plans
of any sort or nature, deferred compensation plans, life insurance policies, annuities,
stock accounts, bank accounts, final pay checks or any other post-death distribution
scheme, and each party expressly states that it is his and her intention to revoke by the
terms of this Agreement any beneficiary designations naming the other which are in
effect as of the date of execution of this Agreement. If and in the event the other party
continues to be named as beneficiary and no alternate beneficiary is otherwise
designated, the beneficiary shall be deemed to be the estate of the deceased party.
13. RELEASE OF CLAIMS.
(a) Wife and Husband acknowledge and agree that the property dispositions
provided for herein constitute an equitable distribution of their assets and
liabilities pursuant to §3502 of the Divorce Code, and Wife and Husband
hereby waive any right to division of their property except as provided for
in this Agreement. Furthermore, except as otherwise provided for in this
Agreement, each of the parties hereby specifically waives, releases,
renounces and forever abandons any claim, right, title or interest
whatsoever he or she may have in property transferred to the other party
pursuant to this Agreement or identified in this Agreement as belonging to
the other party, and each party agrees never to assert any claim to said
property or proceeds in the future. However, neither party is released or
discharged from any obligation under this Agreement or any instrument or
document executed pursuant to this Agreement. Husband and Wife shall
hereafter own and enjoy independently of any claim or right of the other,
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all items of personal property, tangible or intangible, acquired by him or
her from the execution date of this Agreement with full power in him or
her to dispose of the same fully and efTectively for all purposes.
(b) Each party hereby absolutely and unconditionally releases and forever
discharges the other and the estate of the other for all purposes from any
and all rights and obligations which either party may have or at any time
hereafter has for past, present or future support or maintenance, alimony
pendente lite, alimony, equitable distribution, counsel fees. costs,
expenses, and any other right or obligation, economic or otherwise,
whether arising out of the marital relationship or otherwise, including all
rights and benefits under the Pennsylvania Divorce Code of 1980, its
supplements and amendments, as well as under any other law of any other
.jurisdiction, except and only except all rights and obligations arising under
this Agreement or for the breach of any of its provisions. Neither party
shall have any obligation to the other not expressly set forth herein.
(c) Except as set forth in this Agreement, each party hereby absolutely and
unconditionally releases and forever discharges the other and his or her
heirs, executors, administrators, assigns, property and estate from any and
all rights, claims, demands or obligations arising out of or by virtue of the
marital relationship of the parties whether now existing or hereafter
arising. The above release shall be effective regardless of whether such
claims arise out of any former or future acts, contracts, engagements or
liabilities of the other or by way of dower, curtesy, widow's or widower's
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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 Pennsylvania, any state, commonwealth or territory of the
United States, or any other country.
(d) Except for the obligations of the parties contained in this Agreement and
such rights as are expressly reserved herein, each party gives to the other
by the execution of this Agreement an absolute and unconditional release
and discharge from all causes of action, claims, rights or demands
whatsoever in law or in equity, which either party ever had or now has
against the other.
14. PRESERVATION OF RECORDS. Each party will keep and preserve
for a period of four (4) years from the date of their divorce decree all financial records
relating to the marital estate, and each party will allow the other party access to those
records in the event of tax audits.
15. MODIFICATION. No modification, rescission, or amendment to this
Agreement shall be effective unless in writing signed by each of the parties hereto.
16. SEVERABILITY. If any provision of this Agreement is held by a court
of competent jurisdiction to be void, invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions
hereof shall nevertheless survive and continue in full force and effect without being
impaired or invalidated in any way.
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17. BREACH. If either party hereto breaches any provision hereof, 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. The non-breaching
party shall be entitled to recover from the breaching party all costs, expenses and legal
fees actually incurred in the enforcement of the rights of the non-breaching party.
18. WAIVER OF BREACH. The waiver by one party of any breach of this
Agreement by the other party will not be deemed a waiver of any other breach or any
provision of this Agreement.
19. APPLICABLE LAW. All acts contemplated by this Agreement shall be
construed and enforced under the substantive laws of the Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania (without regard to the conflict of law rules applicable in Pennsylvania) in
effect as of the date of execution of this Agreement.
20. DATE OF EXECUTION. The "date of execution" or "execution date"
of this Agreement shall be defined as the date upon which the parties signed the
Agreement if they do so on the same date, or if not on the same date, then the date on
which the Agreement was signed by the last party to execute this Agreement.
21. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Agreement shall become effective and
binding upon both parties on the execution date.
22. EFFECT OF RECONCILIATION, COHABITATION OR
DIVORCE. This Agreement shall remain in full force and effect and shall not be
abrogated even if the parties effect a reconciliation, cohabit as husband and wife or
attempt to effect a reconciliation. This Agreement also shall continue in full force and
effect in the event of the parties' divorce. There shall be no modification or waiver of any
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of the terms hereof unless the parties in writing execute a statement declaring this
Agreement or any term of this Agreement to be null and void.
23. HEADINGS NOT PART OF AGREEMENT. Any headings preceding
the text of the several paragraphs and subparagraphs hereof are inserted solely for
convenience of reference and shall not constitute a part of this Agreement nor shall they
affect its meaning, construction or effect.
24. AGREEMENT BINDING ON PARTIES AND HEIRS. This
Agreement shall bind the parties hereto and their respective heirs, executors,
administrators, legal representatives, assigns, and successors in any interest of the parties.
25. ENTIRE AGREEMENT. Each party acknowledges that he or she has
carefully read this Agreement, including any and all other documents to which it refers,
such other documents being incorporated herein by reference; that he or she has
discussed its provisions with an attorney of his or her own choice, 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 and supersedes any and all prior agreements between the parties. This Agreement
should be interpreted fairly and simply, and not strictly for or against either of the parties.
26. MUTUAL COOPERATION. Each party shall, on demand, execute and
deliver to the other any deeds,, bills of sale, assignments, consents to change of
beneficiary designations, tax returns, and other documents, and shall 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 unreasonably fails on demand
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to comply with these provisions, that party shall pay to the other party all attorney's Lees,
costs, and other expenses actually incurred as a result of such failure.
27. AGREEMENT NOT TO BE MERGED. This Agreement may be
incorporated into a decree of divorce 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. Mich
remedies in law or equity are specifically not waived or releases.
IN WETNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto set their hands and seals on the
dates of their acknowledgments.
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RANDY J. SWEIGART,
Plaintiff
V.
MARIAN D. SWEIGART,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PA
NO. 03-1596 CIVIL TERM
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE
AMENDED PRAECIPE TO TRANSMIT THE RECORD
To the Prothonotary:
Transmit the record, together with the following information, to the court for entry of a
divorce decree:
1. Ground(s) for Divorce:
a. Irretrievable Breakdown under §3301(c) of the Divorce Code.
2. Date and manner of service of the Complaint:
a. Service by Acceptance of Defense Counsel. See Acceptance of Service dated
April 27, 2007.
3. Date of execution of the Affidavit of Consent required by §3301(c) of the Divorce
Code:
a. by Plaintiff. October 20, 2008; by Defendant: October 20, 2008.
4. Related claims pending: None. Marital Settlement Agreement dated October 20,
2008 is incorporated but not merged into the Divorce Decree.
5. Date Waiver of Notice in §3301(c) Divorce was filed with the Prothonotary:
a. by Plaintiff October 24, 2008; by Defendant: October 24, 2008
Respectfully submitted,
DATE
Michael D. Rentschler, Esquire
Supreme Court ID #45836
28 North 32nd Street
Camp Hill, PA 17011
(717) 975-9129
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V.
MARIAN D. SWEIGART
NO. 03-1596
DIVORCE DECREE
AND NOW, ftbt-,)%r I 13 2 Wt , it is ordered and decreed that
RANDY J. SWEIGART , plaintiff, and
MARIAN D. SWEIGART , defendant, are divorced from the
bonds of matrimony.
Any existing spousal support order shall hereafter be deemed an order for
alimony pendente lite if any economic claims remain pending.
The court retains jurisdiction of any claims raised by the parties to this action
for which a final order has not yet been entered. Those claims are as follows: (if no
claims remain indicate "None.")
All property issues resolved by signed and filed Marital Settlement Agreement
which is incorporated into the Divorce Decree, but not merged.
By the Court,
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