HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-5883 SAIDIS
SHUFF, FLOWER
& LINDSAY
A~AT*LAW
26 W, High Street
Carlisle, PA
SARA W. IRWIN,
JOEL C. IRWIN,
PLAINTIFF
VS.
DEFENDANT
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 2001 -,~'~.~ CIVIL TERM
IN DIVORCE
NOTICE
YOU HAVE BEEN SUED IN COURT. If you wish to defend against the claims set
forth in the following pages, you must take prompt action. You are warned that if you
fail to do so, the case may proceed without you and a decree of divorce or annulment
may be entered against you by the Court. A judgment may also be entered against you
for any other claim or relief requested in these papers by the Plaintiff. You may rose
money or property or other rights important to you, including custody or visitation of your
children.
When the ground 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,
LAVVYERS FEES OR EXPENSES BEFORE A DECREE OF DIVORCE OR ANNULMENT IS
GRANTED, YOU MAY LOSE THE RIGHT TO CLAIM ANY OF THEM.
YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU DO NOT
HAVE A LAWYER OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE OFFICE SET
FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP.
Cumberland County Bar Association
2 Liberty Avenue
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
(717) 249-3166
SAIDIS, SHUFF, FLOWER & LINDSAY, P.C.
Attorneys for Plaintiff
By: -- Carol/~. Li~dsay, Esquire
ID#
26 West High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-6222
SAIDIS
SHUFF, FLOWER
& LINDSAY
26 W. High Street
Carlisle, PA
SARA W. IRWIN,
JOEL C. IRWIN,
PLAINTIFF
VS.
DEFENDANT
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
:
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
· : .o. 200 - C V. TERM
: IN DIVORCE
COMPLAINT
Sara W. Irwin, Plaintiff, by her attomeys, SAIDIS, SHUFF, FLOWER &
LINDSAY, respectfully represents:
1. The Plaintiff is Sara W. Irwin, who currently resides at 3506 Raintree Lane,
Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, where she has resided since
Mamh, 2000.
2. The Defendant is JOEL C. IRWIN, who currently resides at 3506 Raintree
Lane, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, where he has resided since
March, 2000.
3. The Plaintiff and Defendant both have been bona fide residents in the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for at least six months immediately prior to the filing of
this Complaint.
4. The Plaintiff and Defendant were married on May 15, 1999, in Medina, Ohio.
5. That there have been no prior actions of divorce or for annulment between
the parties in this or in any other jurisdiction.
6. The Plaintiff avers that she/he is entitled to a divorce on the ground that the
marriage is irretrievably broken and Plaintiff is proceeding under Sections 3301 (c)
and/or (d) of the Divorce Code.
SAIDIS
SHUFF, FLOWER
& LINDSAY
AT~ORI~YS*AT*LAW
26 W. High Street
Carlisle, PA
7. Plaintiff has been advised of the availability of marriage counseling and of the
dght to request that the Court require the parties to participate in marriage counseling,
and does not request counseling.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff requests the Court to enter a decree of divorce.
Date:
SAIDIS, SHUFF, FLOWER & LINDSAY, P.C.
Attorneys for Plaintiff
By:
CarPi J~/L~c~ay, Esquire
I g # I~46.9'3
26 ~ High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-6222
SAIDIS
SHUFF, FLOWER
& LINDSAY
26 W. High Strut
Carlisle, PA
VERIFICATION
I, the undersigned, hereby verify that the statements made herein 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.
Sara W. Irwin
Date:
SAIDIS
SHUFF, FLOWER
& LINDSAY
26 W. High Street
Carlisle, PA
SARA W. IRWIN,
PLAINTIFF/PETITIONER
VS.
JOEL C. IRWIN,
DEFENDANT/RESPONDENT
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
:
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: NO. 2001 - 5883 CIVILTERM
:
: IN DIVORCE
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW this ] '7 ~ day of ~)~ , 2001,
upon consideration of the within PETITION FOR EMERGENCY RELIEF, a Rule is issued
upon Respondent to show cause why he should not be ordered not to alienate,
dissipate, or reduce any checking or savings account of the parties by any amount
pending further Order of Court or Agreement of the parties.
RULE
~ of the Courthouse at Carlisle, Pennsylvania.
returnable at a hearing set for the
, 2001, at ~; Y'~' o'clock
day of
· m. in Court Room No.
PENDING the hearing, the Respondent is ordered not to alienate, dissipate, or
otherwise remove or cause to be removed from any marital account any money, by
loan, check, or otherwise.
,LUvnO~ o~8~,~no
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SARA W. IRWIN,
PLAINTIFF
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
JOEL C. IRWIN,
DEFENDANT
01-5883 CIVIL TERM
.day of October, 2001, the hearing on plaintiff's
Nora F. Blair, Esquire
For Defendant
:saa
Carol J. Lindsay, Esquire
For Plaintiff
AND NOW, this _
petition for special relief currently scheduled for October 26, 2001, is cancelled and
rescheduled to Wednesday, November 7, 2001, at 11:00 a.m., in Courtroom Number 2.
By thee
Edgar B.
/
SARA W. IRWIN,
JOEL C. IRWIN,
vs.
PLAINTIFF
DEFENDANT
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
:
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: NO. 2001 - 5883 CIVIL TERM
:
: IN DIVORCE
ACCEPTANCE OF SERVICF
ACCEPT SERVICE OF THE COMPLAINT IN DIVORCE IN THE ABOVE CAPTIONED MATTER
DATE~'
SAIDIS
SHUFF, FLOWER
& LINDSAY
26W. High StFeet
Carlisle, PA
SARA W. IRWIN,
JOEL C. IRWIN,
PLAINTIFF
VS.
DEFENDANT
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
:
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: NO. 2001 - ~-~'c3 CIVIL TERM
.
: IN DIVORCE
AND NOW this
ORDER OF COURT
day of ~~::~~, 2001,
upon consideration of the agreement of the parties and their counsel that the headng on
the Petition for Emergency Relief filed by the Plaintiff may be generally continued, it is
generally continued, and either party may request a headng at any time.
The Temporary Order of October 17, 2001 shall remain in full force and effect.
CC:
NORA F. BLAIR, ESQUIRE
5440 JONESTOWN ROAD
HARRISBURG, PA 17112-0216
CAROL J. LINDSAY, ESQUIRE
26 WEST HIGH STREET
CARLISLE, PA 17013
BY THE C~J.J~
MARIT/ L SETrI, -ENT AGREEMENT
AGR.~..I~-~IT, made this '~ ~ of ~ ]~f'e~Tl/~t'~'- 2001, by and
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between JOEL C. IRWIN, hereinafter referred to as "Husband", and SARA W.
IRWIN, hereinafter referred to as 'q~/ife".
~, the parties hereto are Husband and Wife, having been married
on May 15, 1999;
WIqERE. AS, the parties hereto separated on or about October 1, 2001;
WIqE, RP~, there were no children born during this marriage; and
WHEREAS, diverse unhappy differences, disputes and difficulties have
arisen between the parties, and it is the intention of Husband and Wife to live
separate and apart for the rest of their natural lives, and the parties hereto are
desirOus of settling fi~lly and firmlly their respective financial and property rights
and obligations as between each other, including, without limitation by
specification: the settling of all matters between them relating to the ownership
of real and personal property, the equitable distribution of such property; the
settling of all matters between them relating to the past, present and future
support and/or maintenance of Wife by Husband or of Husband by Wife; and, in
general, the settling of any and all claims and possible claims by one against the
other or against their respective estates.
NOW, TI~ ~:N.~:~ORE, in consideration of the premises and of the mutual
promises, covenants and undertakings hereinafter set forth and for other good
and valuable considerations, receipt 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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AGB.~ NOT A BAR TO DIVORCE PRYINGS. This
Agreement sb~11 not be considered to affect or bar the right of Husband or
Wife to a divorce on lawful grounds if such grounds now exist or sh~11
hereafter exist or to such defense as may be available to either party. This
Agrccment is not intended to condone and shall not be deemed a
condonation on the part of either party hereto of any act or acts on the part
of the other party which have occurred prior to or which may occur
subsequent to the date hereof.
~ OF DIVORCE DECB.I~.~ The parties agree that, unless otherwise
specifically provided herein, this Agrccment shall continue in full force and
effect after such time as a final decree in divorce may be entered with
respect to the parties. It is the intent of the parties hereto that this
Agreement sh~l! create contractual rights and obligations entirely
independent of any Court Order and that this Agreement may be enforced
by contract remedies in addition to any other remedies which may be
available pursuant to the terms of this Agreement or otherwise under law
or equity.
AGI~F.k~r~IT TO BE INCORPORAT~,D INTO DIVORCE DECRk-~I,, The
parties agree that the terms of this Agreement shall be incorporated, but not
merged, into any divorce decree which may be entered with respect to
them. The parties further agree that the Court of Common Pleas which may
enter such divorce decree shall retain continuing jurisdiction over the
parties and the subject matter of this Agreement for the purpose of
enforcement of any of the provisions thereofi
DATE OF ~ON. The "date of execution" or "execution date" of this
Agreement sh_~l! be defined as the date upon which it is executed by the
parties if they have each executed this Agreement on the same date.
Otherwise, the "date of execution" or "execution date" of this Agreement
shall be def'med as the date of execution by the party last executing this
Agreement.
ADVICE OF COUNS]~I,. The provisions of this Agreement and their legal
effect have bccn fi~!!y explained to Husband by his attorney, Nora F. Blair,
Esquire. The provisions of this Agreement and their legal effect have been
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fully explained to Vgife by her attorney, Carol J. Lindsay, Esquire. The
pa~des acknowledge that they fully understand the facts and have been
fully informed as to their legal rights and obligations, and they acknowledge
and accept that this Agreement is, in the circumstance, fair and equitable
and that it is being entered into freely and voluntarily, after having received
such advice and with such knowledge and that execution of this Agreement
is not the result of any duress or undue influence and that it is not the
result of any collusion or improper or illegal agreement or agreements. The
parties further acknowledge that they have each made to the other a full
and complete disclosure of their respective assets, estate, liabilities, and
sources of income and that they waive any specific enumeration thereof for
the purposes of this Agreement. Each party agrees that he and she sh~l]
not, at any future time, raise as a defense or otherwise the lack of such
disclosure in any legal proceeding involving this Agreement, with the
exception of disclosure that may have been fraudulently withheld. The
parties further acknowledge that as a part of the settlement negotiations
bet~veen the parties, each party has disclosed to the other party all assets
owned by the disclosing party having a value in excess of f~ve hundred
dollars ($500.00) and further that neither party has f~iled to disclose assets
having a total value of more than two thousand dollars ($2,000.00.
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PgIISONAT. RIGHTS. Husband and Wife, at ~11 times hereafter, may and
shall live separate and apart. They shall be free from any control, restraint,
interference or authority, direct or indirect, by the other in nll respects as
fully as if they were unmarried. They may reside at such place or places as
they may select. Each may, for his or her separate use or benefit, conduct,
carry on and engage in any business, occupation, profession or employment
which to him or her may seem advisable. Husband and Wife shall not
molest, harass, disturb or malign each other or the respective families of
each other or compel or attempt to compel the other to cohabit or dwell, by
any means or in any manner whatsoever, with him or her.
SUBSEQUgNT RECONC~.T&TION. The parties agree that the terms of
this Agreement sbRll not be affected by their subsequent cohabitation or
resumption of marital relations, unless the parties otherwise specifically
agree in writing.
MIYI~AL lt~.P~ES. Husband and Wife each do hereby mutually remise,
release, quitclaim and forever discharge the other and the estate of the
other, for all time to come, and for an purposes whatsoever, of and from any
and all rights, title and interests, or claims in or against the property
(including income and gain from property hereafter accruing) of the other'
or against the estate of such other, of whatever nature or wheresoever
situate, which he or she now has or at any time hereafter may have against
the other, the estate of the other or any part thereof, whether arising out of
any former acts, contracts, engagements or liabilities of the other or by way
of dower or curtesy, or claims in the nature of dower or curtesy or widov~s
or widower's rights, family exemption or similar ~llowance; 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, or any rights which
either party may have or at any time hereafter sh~il have for past, present
or future support or maintenance, alimony, nlimony pendente lite, counsel
fccs, property division, costs or expenses, whether arising as a result of the
marital relation or otherwise, except, all rights and agrccments and
obligations of whatsoever nature arising or which may arise under this
Agreement or for the breach of any provision thereof. It is the intention of
Husband and Wife to give to each other the execution of this Agreement a
fl]11, complete and general release with respect to any and ~11 property of any
kind or nature, real, personal or mixed, which the other now owns or may
hereafter acquire, except and only except ~11 rights and agrccments and
obligations of whatsoever nature arising or which may arise under this
Agreement or for the breach of any provision thereof. It is further agreed
that this Agreement shall be and constitute a full and final resolution of any
and nil claims which each of the parties may have against the other for
equitable division of property, ~limony, counsel fccs and expenses, alimony
pendente lite or any other claims pursuant to the Pennsylvania Divorce
Code or the divorce laws of any other jurisdiction.
BANK ACCOUNTS AND R~TfRk~M~'INT ACCOUNTS. Husband and Wife
are the owners of individual bank accounts, retirement accounts, pensions,
employ¢c savings plans and stock bonus plans. Husband and Wife agree
that all accounts and plans shol] be the sole and separate property of the
person in whose name they are titled and each party waives any right, title
or interest they may have in the other partes accounts or plans. Specifically
Husband's 401(k) and other retirement benefits, if any, with Roadway
Express sh_~!} be Husband's sole and separate property; and Wife's 403(b)
with Geisinger Meclicai Center and 403(b) with Hershey Medical Center
shaU be Wife's sole and separate property. Husband agrees to pay to Wife,
and Wife agrees to accept as her equitable share of the parties' retirement
accounts, thirty (30) monthly payments of Two Hundred Fifty Dollars
($250.00) on the fLrst day of each month beginning June 1, 2002, and ending
November 1, 2004. Both parties agree to execute any documents necessary
to effectuate this paragraph.
10. P~.RSONAL PROPEI~TY. Husband and Vgife have accumulated various
tangible personal property including, but without limitation, jewelry,
clothes, furniture, furnishings, rugs, carpets, household equipment and
appliances, pictures, books, works of art and other personal property. The
parties have divided or will in the near future divide their personal property
to the satisfaction of both parties. Each pa~y shall retain as their sole and
separate property their clothing, jewelry and other items of personalty. The
pa_~des do hereby specifically waive, release, renounce and forever abandon
whatever c]nim, if any, he or she may have with respect to items which shn]l
become the sole and separate property of the other.
11. A~-~I~.T~-ACQUI~D P]~i~ONAL PROPI~,RTY. Each of the parties sl~n11
hereafter own and enjoy, independently of any claim or right of the other,
all items of personal property, tangible or intangible, hereafter acquired by
him or her, with ~,!! power in him or herto dispose of the same as fully and
effectively, in all respects and for all purposes, as though he or she were
unmarried. Further each of the parties waives and relinquishes any right,
title and interest which either may have in such property acquired by the
other party since separation. Should it become necessary for either party
to execute any tit]es, deeds or similar documents to give effect to this
paragraph, it shall be done immediately upon the request of the other party.
12. I~.P. AL F~TATE. The parties are the owners of a house located at 3506
Raintrcc Lane, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. Said
real estate has been placed for sale. The parties agree to accept any
reasonable offer for said real estate. At the time of selling said real estate,
the parties agree that Wife's parents sh~ll receive the proceeds from said
sale up to amount equal to Twenty Percent (20%) of the sales price after
payment of the realtor's commission. If the procccds are not sufficient to
pay said amount in full, the parties agree to each pay to Wife's parents one-
h~lf of the difference within sixty (60) days of settlement. The parties agree
to continue residing in said real estate until it is sold, that Wife shall pay
$575.00 per month toward the mortgage with the balance paid each month
by Husband, and to equnlly share nl] necessary expenses for said real estate
such as the utilities and maintenance. Each party agrees to execute
documents necessary to implement this paragraph. If the parties file
separate tax returns, each shaU claim a portion of the mortgage interest and
real estate taxes with the amount determined by multiplying the total by the
portion of the mortgage paid by that party.
13. HUSRAND~ CONDO~. Husband owned two condominiums prior
to the marriage of the parties. These condominiums are at 2083 Springfield
Road, Columbus, Ohio, and 1550 Eleventh Street, Apartment B6, Winter
Haven, Florida. Wife agrees that said condominiums are and shall remain
Husband's sole and separate property.
14. AUTOMOBI~Jl~S. The parties are the owners of two automobiles. The 1994
Nissan Ultima shnll be Wife's sole and separate property. Wife shnll be
solely responsible for the payment of any loan on her vehicle. Wife agrees
to indemnify and hold Husband harmless for and against any and nll claims
arising out of Wife's failure to make payments as specified in this
paragraph. The 1999 Honda CRV shnll be Husband's sole and separate
property. Husband sh~ll be solely responsible for the payment of any loan
on his vehicle. Husband agrees to indemnify and hold Wife harmless for
and against any and ~ll claims arising out of Husband's failure to make
payments as specified in this paragraph. Each party agrees to execute nll
documents necessary to implement this paragraph.
15. I.IFE INSURANCE. The parties are the owners of various life insurance
policies. The life insurance policies sb~ll be the sole and separate property
of the insured.
16. CURRENT IJA. BI~JITI~. The parties have accumulated various debt
during the mm-,-iage. Wife shnl! be solely responsible for the payment of
any and all debt that is in her name including her student loans and her
Chase Visa account. Husband shall be solely responsible for payment of
any and all debt that is in his name including his 1VIBNA account and his
Home Depot account. Husband agrees to pay to Wife Seven Thousand
Dollars ($7,000.00) on the date of execution of this Agreement and One
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Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00) on or before December 31, 2001, as payment of
the marital debt. Husband and Wife have either canceled or divided all
jointly held credit cards, and they shall be fully and solely responsible for
the credit cards, other debts and loans as stated above. Except as otherwise
specifically stated in this Agreement, Husband shall be entirely and solely
liable for any past, present and future balances due on his credit cards,
other debts and loans of any nature whatsoever, and he shall fully
indemnify Wife with regard to same. Except as otherwise specifically stated
in this Agrccment, Wife shall be entirely and solely liable for any past,
present and future balances due on her credit cards, other debts and loans
of any nature whatsoever, and she shall fully indemnify Husband with
regard to same. If either party incurs any debt on a credit card titled to both
parties after the date of the parties' separation, the party making the charge
shall be solely responsible for payment of the charge amount and any
accumulated interest. Each party agrees to indemnify and hold the other
party ha~-~-~less for and against any and all claims arising out of the party's
failure to make payments as specified.
TAX CONSEQUENCES: The parties believe and agree, and have been so
advised by their respective attorneys, if any, that the division of property
heretofore made in this Agreement is a non-taxable division of property
between co-owners rather than a taxable sale or exchange of such property.
Neither party will take any positions, on his or her federal or state income
tax returns, with respect to the adjusted basis of the property assigned to
him or her, or with respect to any other issue, which is inconsistent with the
position set forth in this Agreement.
18. TAX ~S. The parties agree that in the event any deficiency in
federal, state or local income tax is proposed or any assessment of any such
tax is made against either party in connection with the filing of a joint
federal, state or local income tax return for prior years, the parties shall
equally share any loss or liability in connection with such tax deficiency,
including counsel fccs and such tax, interest, penalty or expense associated
therewith, unless and only unless said tax, interest, penalty or expense is
finally determined to be attributable to misrepresentations or failure to
disclose the nature and extent of either party's separate income on joint
returns, in which case any and all liability, cost or expense shall be the sole
responsibility of the party responsible for the misrepresentation or failure
to disclose the nature and extent of separate income. For tax year 2001, the
parties plan to file a joint federal income tax return. The parties agree to
share equally in any refund or payment of taxes owed.
19. WAIV]~ OFPAYMENT OFI,~,AI, F~q. Wife shall be solely responsible
for payment of her legal fees. Husband shall be solely responsible for
payment of his legal fees. Each party waives the right to have the other
party pay any of their legal fees or costs.
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/~T.TMONY AND AT,IqVIONY PENDENTE LITE. Wife and Husband do
hereby waive, release and give up any rights they may respectfully have
against the other for any alimony, alimony pendente lite, support or
maintenance. It shall be, from the execution of this Agreement, the sole
responsibility of each of the respective parties to sustain themselves
without seeking any additional support from the other party. The parties
agrcc that the terms of this Agreement provide for payment by one spouse
for or on behalf of the other spouse and that such payments are necessary
for the support and maintenance of the other spouse.
WAIVER OF BENEPICIARY DESIGNATIONS. Unless otherwise
specifically set forth in this Agreement, each party hereto specifically
waives any and ~ll 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 the terms of this
Agrccment, 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. The parties bythe terms of this Agrccment
specifically waive the rights of spouse beneficiaries established by federal
or state statute including ERISA. Each party expressly states that it is his
or her intention to revoke by the terms of this Agreement any beneficiary
designations naming the other party which are in effect as of the date of
execution of this Agreement. If the other party continues to be named as
beneficiary and no alternate beneficiary is otherwise designated, the
beneficiary shall be dccmed to be the estate of the deceased party. Not
withstanding the foregoing, however, in the event that either party hereto
specifically designates the other party as a beneficiary after the date of
execution of this Agrccment, then this waiver provision shall not bar that
party from qunlifying as such beneficiary.
22. DIVIDED ASSETS. The parties agree to divide all of their assets including
but not necessarily limited to real estate, financial accounts, cash,
retirement funds, motor vehicles, personal effects and household contents
as set forth in this Agreement. Husband and Wife hereby assign al! of their
respective rights, title and interest to the other as to the divided assets as
set forth in this Agreement. Husband shall be the sole and exclusive owner
of such assets as divided herein and designated for Husband. Wife sball be
the sole and exclusive owner of such assets as divided herein and
designated for Wife.
23. MUTUAL CONSENT DIVORCE. The parties agree and acknowledge that
their marriage is irretrievably broken, that they do not desire marital
counseling, and that a complaint in divorce has been filed in Cumberland
County Court of Common Pleas at number 2001-5883. The parties agree to
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have the divorce decree entered in that case pursuant to Section 3301(c) of
the Pennsylvania Divorce Code, Act 26 of 1980, as may be amended (herein
referred to as the Code). Accordingly, both parties agree to execute such
stipulations, consents, affidavits, or other documents and to direct their
respective attorneys to forthwith file such stipulations, consents, affidavits,
or other documents as may be necessary to proceed to obtain a divorce
pursuant to said Section 3301(c) of The Code. Upon request, to the extent
permitted by law and the applicable Rules of Civil Procedure, the named
defendant in such divorce action sh~l] execute any waivers of notice or
other waivers necessary to expedite such divorce.
WARRANTY AS TO EXISTING OBIJGATIONS. Each party represents
that they have not heretofore incurred or contracted for any debt or liability
or obligations for which the estate of the other party may be responsible or
liable, except as may be provided for in this Agreement. Each party agrees
to indemnify and hold the other party harmless for and against any and
such debts, liabilities or obligations of every kind which may have
heretofore been incurred by them, including those for necessities, except
for the obligations arising out of this Agreement.
WARRANTY AS TO FUTURE OBIJGATIONS. Husband and Wife each
covenant, warrant, represent and agree that, with the exception of
obligations set forth in this Agreement, neither of them shall hereafter
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incur any liability whatsoever for which the estate of the other may be
liable. Each party shall indemnify and hold harmless the other party for
and against any and all debts, charges and liabilities incurred by the other
after the execution date of this Agreement, except as may be otherwise
specifically provided for by the terms of this Agrccment.
WAIVER OR MODIYICATION TO BE IN WR1T~G. No modification or
waiver of any of the terms hereof sbal! be valid unless in writing and signed
by both parties, and no waiver of any breach hereof or default hereunder
shall be deemed a waiver of any subsequent default of the same or similar
nature.
MIYrUAT, COOPERATION. Each party shall, at any time and from time to
time hereafter, take any and all steps and execute, acknowledge and deliver
to the other party any and al! further instruments and/or documents that
the other party may reasonably require for the purpose of giving full force
and effect to the provisions of this Agreement.
LAWS OF PENNSYLVANIA APPI JCABI
construed in accordance with the laws
This Agreement shall be
of the Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania which are in effect as of the date of execution of this
Agreement.
AGItl~qMENT BINDING I-IEIRS. This Agreement shall be binding and
shall inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective heirs,
executors, administrators, successors and assigns.
30. OTHI~ DOCUIVP~qTATION. Husband and Wife covenant and agree that
they will forthwith (and within no more than ten (10) days after demand
therefor) execute any and ~11 written instruments, assignments, releases,
satisfactions, deeds, notes or such other writings as may be necessary or
desirable for the proper effectuation of this Agrccment and make any
transfers of property required to be made by this Agreement within ten (10)
days of a request to do such.
31. NO WAIVER OF DI~FAULT. This Agreement sb~ll remain in full force and
effect unless and until terminated under and pursuant to the terms of this
Agreement. The failure of either party to insist upon strict perforiiiance of
any of the provisions of this Agreement shall in no way affect the right of
such party hereafter to enforce the same, nor shall the waiver of any default
or breach of any provision hereof be construed as a waiver of any
subsequent default or breach of the same or similar nature, nor sh~ll it be
construed as a waiver of st~-ict performance of any other obhgations herein.
32. I~IFO~ OFAGi~.I~IMI~IT. If either party breaches any provision
of this A_gr~ment, the other party sb~ll have the right, at his or her election,
to sue for damages for such breach or to require specific perfoi~mance. The
party breaching this Agreement sh~ll be responsible for payment of legal
fees and costs incurred by the other party in enforcing their rights under
this Agreement or for seeking such other remedies of rebel as may be
available to him or her.
17
33. S~FlgRABII,rrY. If any term, condition, clause or provision of this
Agreement shall be determined or declared to be void or invalid in law or
otherwise, then only that term, condition, clause or provision shall be
stricken from this Agreement and, in all other respects, this Agreement
shall be valid and continue in full force, effect and operation. Likewise, the
m~ her or his obligations under any one or more of
failure of any party to ~
the paragraphs herein, with the exception of the satisfaction of the
conditions precedent, shall, in no way, void or alter the remaining
obligations of the parties.
34. HE.A_DINGS NOT PART OF AGRa. 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
Agrccment, nor shall they affect its meaning, construction or effect.
INW1TNlgSS ~F, the parties hereto have set their hands and seals
the day and year first above written.
WITNESS
WITNESS
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
On this, the ~,~? C~day of
:
:SS.
:
2001, before me a Notary
Public of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania personally appeared SARA W.
IRWIN, known to me to be the person whose name is subscribed to the within
Agreement, and acknowledged that she executed the same for the purposes
therein contained.
IN WITNESS Wl-rl~.r. OF, I have hereunto set my hand and official seal.
Notary Public
CHAEL R CAF~.NO No~
., · . . ~:ryPub.
H~,l~mo. Cumber~nd Co, ~'
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA :
:SS.
COUNTY OF D~Z~'I2~IN- ~ r~ ~ ~.z~ z~ :
Onthis, the ~?~dayof ~'~-~ ,2001, beforeme, aNotary
Public for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, personally appeared JOEL C.
IRWIN, known to me to be the person whose name is subscribed to the within
Agreement, and acknowledged that he executed the same for the purposes therein
contained.
IN WITNESS WJ-IE~lV~)F, I have hereunto set my hand and official seal.
Notary Public
,._~,~'~Co_.mrnission E×~plres J~.m~ 15,
SARA W. IRWIN,
JOEL C. IRWIN,
vs.
PLAINTIFF
DEFENDANT
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
:
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: NO. 2001 - 5883 ClVlLTERM
:
: IN DIVORCE
AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT
1. A COMPLAINT IN DIVORCE UNDER ~3301(c) Of THE DIVORCE CODE WAS FILED ON
OCTOBER 11, 2001.
2. THE MARRIAGE OF PLAINTIFF AND DEFENDANT IS IRRETRIEVABLY BROKEN AND
NINETY DAYS HAVE ELAPSED FROM THE DATE OF FILING AND SERVICE OF THE COMPLAINT.
3. I CONSENT TO THE ENTRY OF A FINAL DECREE IN DIVORCE AFTER SERVICE OF
NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REQUEST ENTRY OF THE DECREE.
I VERIFY THAT THE STATEMENTS MADE IN THIS AFFIDAVIT 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.
SARA W. IRWIN, PLAINTIFF
SARA W. IRWIN,
JOEL C. IRWIN,
vs.
PLAINTIFF
DEFENDANT
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
:
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: NO. 2001 - 5883 ClVlLTERM
:
: IN DIVORCE
WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REQUEST
ENTRY OF A DIVORCE DECREE UNDER
~t3301(C) OF THE DIVORCE CODF
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.
I VERIFY THAT THE STATEMENTS MADE IN THIS AFFIDAVIT 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 AUTHQRITIES.
SARAW. IRWIN, PLAINTIFF
DATE: /'¢/7~'--- 4:~ ~-'''
SARA W. IRWIN,
JOEL C. IRWIN,
VS.
PLAINTIFF
DEFENDANT
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 2001 - 5883 ClVlLTERM
IN DIVORCE
AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT
1. A COMPLAINT IN DIVORCE UNDER §3301(c) OF THE DIVORCE CODE WAS FILED ON
QCTOBER 11, 2001.
2. THE MARRIAGE Of PLAINTIFF AND DEFENDANT IS IRRETRIEVABLY BROKEN AND
NINETY DAYS HAVE ELAPSED FROM THE DATE OF FILING AND SERVICE OF THE COMPLAINT.
3. I CONSENT TO THE ENTRY OF A FINAL DECREE IN DIVORCE AFTER SERVICE OF
NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REQUEST ENTRY OF THE DECREE.
J VERIFY THAT THE STATEMENTS MADE IN THIS AFFIDAVIT 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.
~IRWIN, DEFENDANT
SARA W. IRWIN,
JOEL C. IRWIN,
vs.
PLAINTIFF
DEFENDANT
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
.'
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: NO. 2001 - 5883 ClVlLTERM
:
: IN DIVORCE
WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REQUEST
ENTRY OF A DIVORCE DECREE UNDER
S3301(c) OF THE DIVORCE CODF
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 J 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.
I VERIFY THAT THE STATEMENTS MADE IN THIS AFFIDAVIT ARE TRUE AND CORRECT TO
THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE, INFORMATION AND BELIEF. J UNDERSTAND THAT FALSE
STATEMENTS HEREIN ARE MADE SUBJECT TO THE PENALTIES OF 18 PA.C.S. 4904 RELATING
TO UNSWORN FALSIFICATION TO AUTHORITIES.
DEFENDANT
SARA W. IRWIN,
JOEL C. IRWIN,
vs.
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
PLAINTIFF : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
:
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: NO. 2001 - 5883 CIVIL TERM
DEFENDANT ' IN DIVORCE
PRAEClPE TO TRANSMIT RECORD
To THE PROTHONOTARY:
TRANSMIT THE RECORD, TOGETHER WITH THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION, TO THE COURT FOR
ENTRY OF A DIVORCE DECREE:
1. GROUND FOR DIVORCE: IRRETRIEVABLE BREAKDOWN UNDER SECTION 3301(C)
.... ~,~,/OF THE DIVORCE CODE. (STRIKE OUT INAPPLICABLE SECTION).
2. DATE AND MANNER OF SERVICE OF THE COMPLAINT: ACCEPTANCE OF SERVICE SIGNED
BY DEFENDANT, JOEL C. IRWIN, ON OCTOBER 17, 2001 AND FILED OCTOBER 30, 2001.
3. (COMPLETE EITHER PARAGRAPH (a) OR (B)).
(A) DATE OF EXECUTION OF THE AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT REQUIRED BY
SECTION 3301(C) OF THE DIVORCE CODE: BY THE PLAINTIFF JANUARY
17, 2002; BY THE DEFENDANT JANUARY 17, 2002.
~=~,~, ~n~ [~ ~= ~u~ -~IVORCE ~ODC:
4. RELATED CLAIMS PENDING: NONE
5. COMPLETE EITHER (A) OR (B).
(A) DATE AND MANNER OF SERVICE OF THE NOTICE OF INTENTION TO FlUE
PRAECIPE TO TRANSMIT RECORD, A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED:
(B) DATE PLAINTIFF'S WAIVER OF NOTICE IN 3301(C) DIVORCE WAS FILED
WITH THE PROTHONOTARY: FEBRUARY ,2002
DATE DEFENDANT'S WAIVER OF NOTICE IN 3301(C) DIVORCE WAS FILED WITH
THE PROTHONOTARY: FEBRUARY //~_ ~,20~1~
CAROL J. LIN~SAY~ ~
A~rORNEY F~b~J;~INTIFF
SARA W. IRWIN,
Plaintiff
VERSUS
JOEL C. IRWIN,
Defendant
inTHE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY
STATE OF ~~ PENNA.
NO. 2001 - 5883 civil Term
IN DIVORCE
AND NOW,
DECREED THAT
AND
DeCree IN
· DIVORCE
SARA W. IRWIN
JOEL C. IRWIN
ARE DIVORCED FROM THE BONDS OF MATRIMONY.
, PLAINTIFF,
, DEFENDANT,
THE COURT RETAINS JURISDICTION OF THE FOLLOWING CLAIMS WHICH HAVE
been raised of recordln This action for WhiCH a Final order has NOT
Yet BEEN ENTEred;
NONE. The terms of the Marital Settlement Agreement dated
December 27, 2001, are incorporated, but not merged, into this
ATTEST:
Decree in Divorce.
PROTHONOTARY
SAIDIS
SHUFF, FLOWER
& LINDSAY
26 W. High Street
Carlisle, PA
SARA W. IRWIN,
JOEL C. IRWIN,
PLAINTIFF
VS.
DEFENDANT
NOTICE OF INTENTION TO
RESUME PRIOR NAME
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
:
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: NO. 2001 - 5883 ClVlLTERM
:
: IN DIVORCE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT I, SARA W. IRWIN, THE PLAINTIFF iN THE
ABOVE MA'I-rER, HAVING BEEN GRANTED A FINAL DECREE IN DIVORCE ON FEBRUARY
2002, HEREBY INTENDS TO RESUME AND HEREAFTER USE THE PREVIOUS NAME OF SARA W.
WOODBURY, AND GIVES THiS WRITTEN NOTICE AVOWING HER INTENTION IN ACCORDANCE
WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE ACT OF APRIL 2, 1980, P.L., 23 P.S. 702, EFFECTIVE JULY 1,
1980.
~ SARAW. IRWIN, PETITIONER
TO BE KNOWN AS:
SARA E. WOODBU~
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA :
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
ON THIS, THE c~& DAY OF
SS.
,2002, BEFORE ME, A NOTARY
PUBLIC, PERSONALLY APPEARED SARA W. IRWIN, KNOWN TO ME OR SATISFACTORY
PROVEN TO BE THE PERSON WHOSE NAME IS SUBSCRIBED TO THE WITHIN INSTRUMENT AND
ACKNOWLEDGED THAT SHE EXECUTED THE SAME FOR THE PURPOSES THEREIN CONTAINED.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I HAVE HEREUNTO SET MY HAND AND OFFICIAL SEAL.
I ~wnBom, Daupldn County I