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SHIRLEY A. HADFIELD,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
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CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE
RICHARD LEE HADFIELD,
Defendant
SEPARATION AND PROPERTY SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT
THIS
AGREEMENT,
made
this
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day
of
2001, by and between SHIRLEY A. HADFIELD of Joppa, Maryland,
hereinafter referred to as Wife; and RICHARD LEE HADFIELD of
Plainfield, Cumberland County, pennsylvania, hereinafter referred
to as Husband, WITNESSETH THAT:
WHEREAS, Husband and Wife were married on January 16, 1965, in
New Jersey; and
WHEREAS, Husband is a bona fide resident of the Commonwealth
of Pennsylvania and has been so for at least the past six months;
and
WHEREAS, certain differences have arisen between the parties
hereto and, as a consequence, they have ceased living as Husband
and Wife since August of 1997; and
WHEREAS, Husband and Wife desire to settle and determine
certain of their marital rights and obligations, make an equitable
distribution of their marital property, and determine their rights
to alimony, su~port, and all other matters which may be considered
under the Divorce Code; and
WHEREAS, it is the intention and purpose of this Agreement to
set forth the respective rights and duties of the parties while
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they continue to live apart from each other and to settle all
financial and property rights between them; and
WHEREAS, the parties hereto have mutually entered into an
agreement for the division of their jointly owned assets, the
provisions for the liabilities they owe, and provisions for the
resolution of their mutual differences, after both have had full
and ample opportunity to consult with attorneys of their respective
choice, and the parties now wish to have that agreement reduced to
writing; and
WHEREAS, in preparing this Agreement and negotiations
contemporaneously therewith, Wife was repres'ented by Matthew J.
Eshelman, Esquire, and Husband was represented by Robert J.
Mu1derig, Esquire, each of whom have given a full explanation of
the same to their respective clients; and
NOW THEREFORE, the parties, in consideration of the mutual
promises set forth hereinafter, and for other good and valuable
consideration, intending to be legally bound and to legally bind
their heirs, successors, assigns, and personal representatives, do
hereby covenant, promise, and agree as follows:
ARTICLE I - SEPARATION
1.1 Separation. It shall be lawful for Husband and Wife at
all times hereafter to live separate and apart from each other and
to reside from time to time at such place or places as they shall
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respectively deem fit, free from any control, restraint, or
interference, direct or indirect, by each other. Neither party
shall molest the other or compel or endeavor to compel the other to
cohabit or dwell with him or her by any legal or other proceedings.
The foregoing provisions shall not be taken to be an admission on
the part of either party of the lawfulness of the causes leading to
them living separate and apart.
1.2 Effect of Reconciliation. This Agreement shall not be
deemed to have been waived or otherwise affected by a
reconciliation, cohabitation, or resumption of marital relations
between the parties. The parties shall not be deemed to have
reconciled with the intention of vitiating or terminating this
Agreement unless they make such actions through a written
instrument, executed, and acknowledged in the same manner as this
Agreement.
ARTICLE II - DIVORCE
2.1 Divorce Action. This Agreement is not predicated on
divorce. Notwithstanding the foregoing, it is, in fact, agreed and
acknowledged between the parties that Wife will file a divorce
action against Husband. The parties have not at this point agreed
to execute -the necessary divorce consents required by Section
3301(c) of the Divorce Code, including the Waiver of Notice of
Intent to Transmit Divorce Decree, so as to promptly finalize said
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action; however, there is no prejudice to either party to pursue
the finalization of the divorce action commenced by Wife. It is
warranted, covenanted, and represented by Husband and Wife, each to
the other, that this Agreement is lawful and enforceable and this
warranty, covenant, and representation is made for the specific
purpose of - inducing Husband and Wife to execute the Agreement.
Husband and Wife each knowingly and understandingly hereby waive
any and all possible claims that this Agreement is, for any reason,
illegal, or unenforceable in whole or in part. Husband and Wife do
each hereby warrant, covenant and agree that, in any possible
event, he and she are and shall forever be estopped from asserting
any illegality or unenforceabi1ity as to all or any part of this
Agreement.
2.2 Final Resolution.
It is further specifically understood
and agreed that the provisions of this Agreement relating to the
equitable distribution of property of the parties are accepted by
each party as a final settlement for all purposes whatsoever.
Should either of the parties obtain a decree, judgment or order of
separation or divorce in any other state, country, or jurisdiction,
each of the parties to this Agreement hereby consents and agrees
that this Agreement and all its covenants shall not be affected in
any way by any such separation and divorce; and that nothing in any
such decree,
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order or further modification or revision
thereof - shall
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amend or vary any term of this Agreement,
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whether or not either or both of the parties should remarry, it
being understood by and between the parties that this Agreement
shall survive and shall not be merged into any decree, judgment or
order of divorce or separation.
2.3 Incorporation of Aareement into Decree. It is
specifically agreed that a copy of this Agreement may be
incorporated by reference into any divorce, judgment or decree if
or whenever sought by either of the parties hereto. Such
incorporation, however, shall not be regarded as a merger, it being
the intent of the parties to permit this Agreement to survive any
such judgment or decree. The parties specifically acknowledge the
provisions of Section 3105 of the Pennsylvania Divorce Code (23 Pa.
C.S.A. ~ 3105).
ARTICLE III - EOUITABLE DISTRIBUTION OF MARITAL PROPERTY
3.1 Criteria of Distribution. The parties have attempted to
divide their marital property in a manner which conforms to the
criteria set forth in Section 3502 of the Pennsylvania Divorce Code
(23 Pa. C.S.A. ~ 3502) and taking into account the following
considerations: the length of the marriage; the prior marriages of
the parties; the age, health, station, amount and sources of
income, vocational skills, employability; estate, liabilities, and
needs for each of the parties; the contribution of one party to the
education, training or increased earning power to the other party;
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the opportunity of each party for future acquisition of capital
assets and income; the sources of income of both parties, including
but not limited to medical, retirement, insurance or other
benefits; the contribution or dissipation of each party in the
acquisition, preservation, depreciation, or appreciation of marital
property, including the contribution of a party as a homemaker; the
value of the property set apart to each party; the standard of
living of the parties established during their marriage; the
economic circumstances of each party, including federal, state and
local tax ramifications, at the time of the division of the
property is to become effective; and whether the parties will be
serving as the custodian of any dependent minor children.
3.2 Satisfaction of Riahts of Eauitable Distribution. The
division of existing marital property is not intended by the
parties to constitute in any way a sale or exchange of assets. The
division of property under this Agreement shall be in full
satisfaction of all rights of equitable distribution of parties.
3.3 Relinauishment of Claims. Husband agrees to relinquish
all claims to any assets that may be acquired by Wife prior to the
finalized divorce decree, and Wife agrees to relinquish all claims
to any assets that may be acquired by Husband prior to the
finalized divorce decree, except as may be otherwise set forth
herein.
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3.4 Personaltv.
The parties have agreed between themselves
to a division of all household furnishings and personal property
that would be considered "marital property" under the Pennsylvania
Divorce Code, including any pensions or retirement savings accounts
or plans.
Except as otherwise provided herein, the parties
acknowledge and agree that the assets in the possession of the
other spouse shall be that spouse's sole and separate property,
each party hereto specifically releasing any claim he or she may
have with respect to such items.
The parties further agree that,
as to all assets not specifically mentioned herein which are
presently titled in the sole name of one of the parties hereto or,
if untitled, are presently in the sole possession of one of the
parties hereto, the party not having title thereto or possession
thereof hereby releases any claims therein and acknowledges that
the party having title or possession of such items shall be the
sole and exclusive owner thereof.
3.8 Eaui table Distribution Installments.
Wife shall pay
Husband the total amount of $7,664.75, representing his equity in
the marital estate of $7,770.00, less one-half of the filing fee
for the divorce action of $210.50.
This amount is to be paid
regardless of whether either or both of the parties die or remarry.
Wife may pay this amount within thirty days of execution of this
agreement.
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3.9 Property to Husband. Husband agrees to relinquish all
claims to any assets that may be acquired by Wife prior to the
finalized divorce decree, or as may be listed in the following
paragraph, in exchange for the following assets to be transferred
to Husband: None.
3.10 Property to Wife. Wife agrees to relinquish all claims
to any assets that may be acquired by Husband prior to the
finalized divorce decree, or as may listed in the preceding
paragraph, in exchange for the following assets to be transferred
to Wife: See Attached Exhibit ~A.p
3.11 Retirement. Husband specifically waives any claim he
may have against the retirement of Wife with Carlisle Hospital,
insofar as he shall receive installments in equitable distribution
instead. With respect to Husband's E.L.C.A. Retirement, Husband
shall select a joint and survivor a~~uity of 75 percent, of which
Retirement Wife shall be assigned 39.45 percent during Husband's
lifetime. At Husband's death, assuming Wife's survival, Wife shall
receive the 75 percent annuity. At Wife's death, assuming
Husband's survival, Husband shall receive the 75 percent annuity.
Post-retirement medical benefits of Wife shall be paid from amounts
assigned to Wife. It is the intention of the parties that Wife bear
the burden of any increase in the cost of her insurance. Each
party acknowledges that the other spouse has a retirement plan or
account to which the parties may have contributed martial property
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over the course of the' marriage. Each of the parties acknowledges,
without the necessity of an expert valuation, that retirement
assets may prove to comprise a substantial percentage of the entire
martial estate.
Each party further agrees to execute immediately
upon demand any documents as may be required by the retirement plan
administrator of the other spouse so as to effectuate the terms and
covenants described herein.
ARTICLE IV - DEBTS OF THE PARTIES
During the course of the marriage, Husband and
4.1 Debts.
Wife have incurred certain bills and obligations and have amassed a
variety of debts.
It is hereby agreed, without the necessity of
ascertaining for what purpose and to whose use each of the bills
were incurred, that, except as otherwise provided herein, both
parties are equally responsible for all such bills, obligations,
and debts.
Husband and Wife each agree to hold the other free and
harmless from any and all liability which may arise from any
outstanding bills, obligations, and debts incurred after the date
of separation, and further agree to indemnify and defend the other
from any claim regarding same.
Both parties agree that, in the
future, neither shall cause or permit to be charged to or against
the other any purchase which either of them may hereafter make and
shall not hereafter create any engagements, debts, or obligations
in the name of or against each other.
ARTICLE V - ALIMONY AND SUPPORT
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5.1 Alimonv. Pursuant to this Agreement of the parties,
each party specifically waives any claim they may have to receive
alimony, alimony pendente lite, spousal support, maintenance or the
like save as otherwise set forth herein.
ARTICLE VI - MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
6.1 Attornevs Fees upon Breach. Each of the parties agrees
that should either of them be in breach of contract and fail to
comply with the terms of the Agreement herein the breaching party
shall be responsible for all court costs and attorney fees
reasonably necessary to enforce the Agreement.
6.2 Advice of Counsel. The parties acknowledge that they
have been given full and fair opportunity to consult legal counsel
regarding the legal effect of this agreement. They acknowledge and
accept that this Agreement is, in the circumstances, fair and
equitable, that it is being entered into freely and voluntarily,
after having received such advice and with such knowledge that
execution of this Agreement is not the result of any duress or
undue influence and that is not the result of any collusion or
improper or illegal agreement or agreements.
6.3 Counsel Fees. Husband and Wife agree to be responsible
for their respective attorney fees. For purposes of contract
interpretation and for the purpose of resolving any ambiguity
herein, Husband and Wife agree that this Agreement was prepared
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jointly by their respective attorneys.
Hershey Foods Corp. v.
General Electric Service Co., 619 A.2d 285 (Pa. Super. 1992).
Husband and Wife each do hereby
6.4 Mutual Release.
mutually remise, release, quitclaim and forever discharge the other
and the estate of such other, for all times to come and for all
purposes whatsoever, of and from any and all right, title,
interest, or claims in or against the property (including income
and gain from property hereafter accruing) of the other, or against
the estate of such other, of whatever nature and wheresoever
situate, which he or she now has or at any time hereafter may have
against such other, the estate of such other, or any part thereof,
whether arising out of any former acts, contracts, engagements, or
liabilities of such other as by way of dower, curtesy, or claims in
the nature of dower, curtesy, widow's or widower's rights, family
exemption, or similar allowance, or under the intestate laws, or
the right to take against the spouse's will, or the right to treat
a lifetime conveyance by the other as testamentary, or any other
rights of a surviving spouse to participate in a deceased spouse's
estate, whether arising under the laws of (a) Pennsylvania, (b) any
state, commonwealth, or territory of the united States, or (c) any
country. The parties further release any claim to all rights which
either party may have or at any time hereafter have for past,
present,
or future support or maintenance, alimony,
alimony
pendente lite, counsel fees, costs or expenses, whether arising as
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a result of the marital relation or otherwise, except and only
'except, all rights and agreements and obligations of whatsoever
nature arising or which may arise under this Agreement or for the
breach of any thereof. It is the intention of Husband and Wife to
give each other by execution of this Agreement a full, complete and
general release with respect to any and all property of any kind of
nature, real or personal, not mixed, which the other now owns or
may hereafter acquire, except and only except, all rights and
agreements and obligations of whatsoever nature arising or which
may arise under this Agreement or for the breach of any thereof.
Both parties acknowledge that they have been advised that each may
have the right to assert a claim for spousal support, alimony,
alimony pendente lite, attorneys fees, costs and/or expenses.
Except as otherwise provided herein, each party hereby waives any
right to such economic claims ancillary to the divorce and accepts
the provisions of this Agreement relating to these claims as a
final settlement for all purposes, as contemplated by the
Pennsylvania Divorce Code.
6.5 Warranties. 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 or hold the other party
harmless from and against any and all such debts, liabilities or
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obligations of each of them, including those for necessities,
except for the obligations arising out of this Agreement. Husband
and Wife each warrant, covenants, represent and agree that each
'will, now at all times hereafter, save harmless and keep the other
indemnified from all debts, charges, and liabilities incurred by
the other after the execution date of this Agreement, except as is
otherwise specifically provided for by the terms of this Agreement
and that neither of them hereafter incur any liability whatsoever
for which the estate of the other may be liable.
6.6 Modification.
No waiver or modification of any of the
terms of this Agreement shall be valid unless in writing and signed
by both parties, and no waiver of any enforcement claims for breach
or default shall be deemed a waiver of any subsequent default of
the same or similar nature.
6.7 Document Execution.
The parties agree that they will
promptly execute any and all written instruments, assignments,
releases, satisfactions, deeds, notes, or such other writings as
may be necessary or desirable for the proper implementation of this
Agreement, and as their respective counsel shall mutually agree
should be so executed in order to carry out fully and effectively
the terms of this Agreement.
6.8 Governina Law.
This Agreement shall be construed in
accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania which
are in effect as of the execution date of this Agreement.
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6.9 Bindincr. This Agreement shall be binding and shall
inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective
heirs, executors, administrators, successors, and assigns.
6.10 Entire Acrreement. This Agreement constitutes the entire
understanding of the parties and supersedes any and all prior
agreements and negotiations between them. There are no
representations or warranties other than those expressly set forth
herein"
6.11 Severabilitv. If any term, condition, clause, section,
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
failure of any party to meet his or her obligation under anyone or
more of the articles and sections shall in no way void or alter the
remaining obligations of the parties. The parties expressly
represent that the headings of each paragraph are solely for
purposes of convenience and are not to be construed as controlling.
6.12 Eauitable Division. It is specifically understood and
agreed that this Agreement constitutes an equitable distribution of
property, both real and personal, which was legally and
beneficially acquired by Husband and Wife, or either of them,
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during the marriage as contemplated by the Divorce Code of the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
6.13 Disclosure. The parties warrant and represent that they
have made a full disclosure of all assets prior to the execution of
this Agreement and that this agreement was entered into in reliance
upon that disclosure.
6.14 Enforceability and Consideration. This Agreement shall
survive any action for divorce and decree of divorce and shall
forever be binding and conclusive on the parties, and any
independent action may be brought, either at law or in equity, to
enforce the terms of the Agreement by either Husband or Wife until
it shall have been fully satisfied and performed. The
consideration for this contract and agreement is the mutual
benefi ts to be obtained by both of the parties hereto and the
covenants and agreements of each of the parties to the other. The
adequacy of the consideration for all agreements herein contained
and stipulated, confessed and admitted by the parties, and the
parties int,end to be legally bound hereby. In the event either
party breached the aforesaid Agreement and it is determined through
appropriate legal action that the alleged party has so breached the
Agreement, the breaching party shall be responsible for any and all
attorney's fees as well as costs and expenses associated with
litigation incurred by the non-breac..rling party to enforce this
Agreement against the breaching party.
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and seals the day and year written.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have set their hands
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To: Matthew Eshelman, Esq. FROM: Shirley A. Hadfield
FAx: 7f7-763-4247 PAGES: 1
PHONE: 717-763-1800 DATE: 12/19/00
RE: GooDs/FuRNISHINGS CC:
o URGENT
o FOR REVIEW
o PLEASE COMMENT 0 PI..EASE REPLY
o PLEASE RECYCLE
. COMMENTS:
THtNGS FROM PARSONAGE TO BE DISfRIBUTED AMONG ADULT CHILDREN:
CHERRY DINING TABLE
CHERRY SMALL SIDE TABLE
HUMMELS, PLATES, ETC. (EVERYTHING HUMMED
GONE WITH THE WtND PLATES, TEAPOT, MUSIC BOXES, ETC. (EVERYTHING GWTW)
STRAWBERRY CLOCK
WASHSfAND
CRYSfAL ICE BUCKET
FREEZER
LENNOX FIGURES
OAK HUTCH
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CLOTI-lING
OAK ROLLTOP DESK
SMALL END TABLE
SEWING MACHINE
LORD'S PRAYER PICTURE
ROCKtNG CHAIR
BLUE PLAID CHAIR
BLUE WING CHAIR
SMALL CHERRY TELEVISION CABINET
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SHIRLEY A. HADFIELD, . IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
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Plaintiff . CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
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RICHARD LEE HADFIELD, : CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Defendant . IN DIVORCE
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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 it you fail to do so, the case may
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I proceed without you, and a decree of divorce or annulment may be
entered against you by the court. A judgment may also.be entered
against you for any other claim or relief requested in these papers
by the Plaintiff. You may lose money or property or other rights
, important to you, including custody or visitation of your children.
When the ground for the divorce 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 Courthouse,
Carlisle, Pennsylvania.
IF YOU DO NOT FILE A CLAIM FOR ALIMONY, DIVISION OF PROPERTY,
LAWYER'S FEES OR EXPENSES BEFORE A DIVORCE OR ANNULMENT IS GRANTED,
YOU MAY LOSE THE RIGHT TO CLAIM ANY OF THEM.
YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU DO
NOT HAVE A LAWYER OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE
OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP.
CUMBERLAND COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION
2 LIBERTY AVENUE
CARLISLE, PA 17013
(717) 249-3166
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SHIRLEY A. HADFIELD, . IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
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Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
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RICHARD LEE HADFIELD, . CIVIL ACTION - LAW
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Defendant IN DIVORCE
COMPLAINT IN DIVORCE UNDER SECTIONS 3301(c) or 3301(d)
OF THE DIVORCE CODE
The plaintiff, ShirleyA. Hadfield, through her attorneys, The
Law Offices of Patrick F. Lauer, Jr., makes the following Complaint
in Divorce and, in support thereof, avers as follows:
1. The Plaintiff, Shirley A. Hadfield, is an adult
individual who currently resides at 1604 Bulls Lane, Joppa,
Maryland 21085.
2. The Defendant, Richard Lee Hadfield, is an adult
individual who currently resides at 2076 Newville Road, Plainfield,
Pennsylvania 17081.
3. The Defendant and the plaintiff have been bona fide
residents of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for at least six
months immediately prior to the filing of this Complaint.
COUNT I - DIVORCE
4. Paragraphs one through three are incorporated herein by
reference.
5. The Plaintiff and the Defendant were married on January
16, 1965 in New Jersey.
6. There have been no prior actions of divorce or for
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8. The Plaintiff has been advised that counseling is
available and that the Plaintiff may have the right to request that
the court require the parties to participate in counseling.
9. This action is not collusive.
10. There are no dependent children to the marriage.
COUNT II - EOUITABLE DISTRIBUTION
11. Paragraphs one through ten are incorporated herein by
reference.
12. The parties have legally and beneficially acquired
property, both real and personal, during their marriage.
13. The Plaintiff and the Defendant have been unable, as of
the date of this Complaint, to agree as to an equitable division of
said property.
COUNT III - ALIMONY PENDENTE LITE & ALIMONY
14. Paragraphs one through thirteen are incorporated herein
by reference.
15. The Plaintiff lacks sufficient property to provide for
her reasonable means and is unable to support herself through
appropriate employment.
16. The Plaintiff requires reasonable support to adequately
maintain herself in accordance with the standard of living
established during the marriage.
17. The Plaintiff requests the Court to enter an award of
reasonable temporary alimony and additional sums as they may become
necessary from hereafter until final hearing and permanently
thereafter.
WHEREFORE, the Plaintiff, Shirley A. Hadfield, respectfully
requests this Honorable Court to enter a decree of divorce in this
matter; and the Plaintiff further requests the Court to incorporate
any Stipulation reached by the parties regarding the division of
marital property into the divorce decree; or, should the parties
fail to reach such an agreement, to equitably divide all marital
property.
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Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
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RICHARD LEE HADFIELD, CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Defendant . IN DIVORCE
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VERIFICATION
I verify that the statements made in this Complaint are true
and correct. I understand that false statements herein are made
subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. S 4904, relating to unsworn
falsification to authorities.
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. RICHARD LEE HADFIELD,
Defendant
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: IN DIVORCE - STIPULATED Q.D.RO.
OUALIFIED DOMESTIC RELATIONS ORDER
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parties have agreed that a Qualified Domestic Relations Order (QDRO) shall issue with respect
! t9 the, pension planes) (plans) of Defendant Richard Lee Hadfield through the Board of Pensions
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A GENERALLY
1. Participant belongs to the following Plans sponsored by the ELCA:
~ Regular Pension Plan (RPP) _ Optional Pension Plan (OPP)
_ Institutional Pension Plan (IPP) _ Institutional Savings Plan (ISP)
2. This Order applies to all of Participant' s benefits in the following Plans:
~ Regular Pension Plan (RPP) _ Optional Pension Plan (OPP)
_ Institutional Pension Plan (IPP) _ Institutional Savings Plan (ISP)
The Plans are a retirement income account as defined in the Internal Revenue Code
(Code) 9403(b)(9). The Participant's benefits in the Plans are the subject of this Order.
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1.
Participant's Name and Address:
Richard L. Hadfield
P.O. Box 177
2076 Newville Road
Plainfield, PA 17081-0177
2.
Participant's Social Security Number:
196-26-4039
3.
Alternate Payee's Name and Address:
Shirley A Hadfield
1604 Bulls Lane
Joppa, MD 21085
4. Alternate Payee's Social Security Number: 142-30-3670
5. Alternate Payee's Relationship to Participant: Separated Spouse
6. Alternate Payee's Date of Birth: June 24, 1939
7. Proceeding Serving As The Basis For This Order: Divorce
8. Effective Date of Divorce (if appropriate): Pending
C. RETIREMENT BENEFITS AWARDED TO THE ALTERNATE PAYEE
Effective January 1,2001, the Court awards and assigns as the sole and separate property
of Alternate Payee [for a Retired Participant] 39.45% of Participant's Pension Payment per
month.
D. RETIREMENT BENEFITS AWARDED TO PARTICIPANT
The Participant retains all benefits accrued under the Plans as of the effective date of this
Order that are not assigned to the Alternate Payee. Subsequent interest, earnings, gains, or losses
on this balance will be credited and paid to the Participant.
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1. The Term "benefit" may include retirement benefits, death
benefits, and/or survivor benefits.
2. Participant shall select ajoint and survivor annuity benefit of75
percent, of which benefit Alternate Payee shall be assigned 39.45 percent during
Participant's lifetime. At Participant's death, assuming Alternate Payee's survival, Alternate
Payee shall receive the 75 percent annuity. At Alternate Payee's death, assuming
Participant's survival, Participant shall receive the 75 percent annuity to which Alternate
Payee would otherwise be entitled.
3. Post-retirement medical benefits of Alternate Payee shall be paid
from amounts assigned to Alternate Payee. Alternate Payee shall bear the burden of any
increase in the cost of her insurance.
4. The benefits assigned to the Participant and Alternate Payee shall
be paid pursuant to the terms and conditions of the Plans and applicable law at the time
payments commence.
5. The Alternate Payee is eligible to receive payment of the benefits
assigned under this Order on the earliest date the benefits could be paid to her under the
Plans, notwithstanding the Participant's continued participation in the Plans or the accrual
of additional benefits. The Alternate Payee is not eligible to receive benefit payments
prior to the first of the month coincident with to following the date that the Board of
Pensions determines this Order is a QDRO.
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the Participant, Alternate Payee, or their designated beneficiary(ies), if applicable, for
their respective interests in the Plans.
7. Upon full payment of benefits assigned to the Alternate Payee, the
Board of Pensions and the Plans shall be discharged from all responsibility, obligation,
and duty to the Alternate Payee.
8. Notwithstanding anything in their Order to the contrary, the Plans
shall not be required to provide benefits or payments in types, forms or options not
available under the Plans. The Participant and Alternate Payee must apply for the
payment of benefits in the manner prescribed by the Board of Pensions.
9. Notwithstanding anything in this Order to the Contrary, the Plans
shall not be required to provide benefits to an Alternate Payee that are required to be paid
to another Alternate, Payee under another order previously determined by the Board of
Pensions to be a QDRO.
10. Notwithstanding anything in this Order to the contrary, the Plans
shall not be required to provide increased benefits (determined on the basis of actuarial
value) to the Participant and Alternate Payee. While the ELCA Plan is exempt from the
Code, since it is a "Church Plan" within the meaning of Code 9 414( e) and ERISA 9
3(33), it has adopted provisions similar to those set forth in Code 9414(p).
F. ALTERNATE PAYEE'S RIGHT TO INFORMATION
The Alternate Payee shall have the same right as any other participant in the Plans to
request copies of the Plan documents maintained by the Board of Pensions regarding the benefits
assigned to the Alternate Payee. ~
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Participant and Alternate Payee shall advise the Board of Pensions of any changes in their
mailing address. All communication with the Board of Pensions shall be addressed as follows:
Pension Administration
Board of Pensions
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
800 Marquette Avenue, Suite 1050
Minneapolis, MN55402-2892
H. JURISDICTION
The Court expressly reserves jurisdiction to supervise, interpret, and enforce the division
of benefits awarded or assigned under this Order.
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NO. 01-126
CIVIL TERM
RICHARD LEE HADFIELD,
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE
AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT
1. A Complaint in Divorce under 93301 (c) of the Divorce Code was filed on
January 3,2001.
2. The marriage of Plaintiff and Defendant is irretrievably broken and ninety
(90) days have elapsed from the date of the filing of the Complaint.
3. I consent to the entry of the final Decree in Divorce after service of Notice
of Intention to request entry of the decree.
I VERIFY THAT THE STATEMENTS MADE IN THE FOREGOING AFFIDAVIT
ARE TRUE AND CORRECT. I UNDERSTAND THAT FALSE STATEMENTS HEREIN
ARE MADE SUBJECT TO THE PENALTIES OF 18 Pa.C.S. 94904 RELATING TO
UNSWORN FALSIFICATION TO AUTHORITIES.
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RICHARD LEE HADFIELD,
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE
WAIVER OF INTENTION TO REQUEST
ENTRY OF A DIVORCE DECREE UNDER
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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 THE FOREGOING AFFIDAVIT
ARE TRUE AND CORRECT. I UNDERSTAND THAT FALSE STATEMENTS HEREIN
ARE MADE SUBJECT TO THE PENALTIES OF 18 Pa.C.S. 34904 RELATING TO
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CIVil TERM
RICHARD lEE HADFIELD,
Defendant
CIVil ACTION - lAW
IN DIVORCE
DEFENDANT'S ANSWER
1. Admitted.
2. Admitted.
3. Admitted.
4. Admitted.
5. Admitted.
6. Admitted.
7. Admitted.
8. Admitted.
9. Admitted.
10. Admitted.
11. Paragraphs One through Ten are incorporated herein by reference.
12. Admitted.
13. Denied. A Property Settlement Agreement was signed by the Plaintiff and
Defendant on February 20, 2001.
14. Paragraphs One through Thirteen are incorporated herein by reference.
15. Denied.
16. Denied.
17. Denied.
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18. The parties separated in September 1997.
19. Over two (2) years of actual physical separation have elapsed.
WHEREFORE, Defendant hereby respectfully requests this Honorable Court to
grant Plaintiff and Defendant a divorce under 3301 (d).
Respectfully Submitted
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I verify that the statements made in the foregoing Answer are true and correct. I
understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S.
S4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
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If you wish to deny any of the statements set forth in this Affidavit, you must file a
Counteraffidavit within twenty (20) days after this Affidavit has been served on you or
the statements will be admitted.
DEFENDANT'S AFFIDAVIT UNDER
~3301 (D) OF THE DIVORCE CODE
1. The parties to this action separated on September 1997 and have
continued to live separate and apart for a 'period of at least two years.
2. The marriage is irretrievably broken.
3. I understand that I may lose rights concerning alimony, division of marital
property, lawyer's fees or expenses if I do not claim them before a divorce is granted.
I VERIFY THAT THE STATEMENTS MADE IN THE FOREGOING AFFIDAVIT
ARE TRUE AND CORRECT. I UNDERSTAND THAT FALSE STATEMENTS HEREIN
MADE ARE SUBJECT TO THE PENALTIES OF PA. C.S. 94904 RELATING TO
UNSWORN FALSIFICATION TO AUTHORITIES.
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I hereby certify that I served a true and correct copy of the Defendant's Answer
and Counterclaim and Affidavit upon Matthew J. Eshelman, Esquire, by ~ositing
same in the United States Mail, first class, postage pre-paid on the d/ day of
1#&.;/ , 2001, from Carlisle, Pennsylvania, addressed as follows: '
Matthew J. Eshelman, Esquire
Law Offices of Patrick F. Lauer, Jr.
2108 Market Street
Camp Hill, PA 17011
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NO. 01-126CIVIL TERM
RICHARD LEE HADFIELD,
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE
NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REQUEST ENTRY
OF ~ 3301 (d) DIVORCE DECREE
TO: Shirley A. Hadfield
1604 Bulls Lane
Joppa, MD 21085
You have been sued in an action for divorce. You have failed to file a Counter-Affidavit
to the S3301 (d) Affidavit. Therefore, on or after July 9, 2001, the other party can request the
Court to enter a final Decree in Divorce.
If you do not file with the Prothonotary of the Court an Answer with your signature
notarized or verified or a Counter-Affidavit by the above date, the Court can enter a final Decree
in Divorce. A Counter-Affidavit, which you may file, with the Prothonotary of the Court is
attached to this Notice.
Unless you have already filed with the Court a written claim for economic relief, you must
do so by the above date or the Court may grant the divorce and you will lose forever the right to
ask for economic relief. The filing of the form Counter-Affidavit along does not protect your
economic claims.
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 OUR WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP.
Cumberland County Bar Association
2 Liberty Avenue
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 249-3166
Respectfully Submitted
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Plaintiff,
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
NO. 01-126
CIVIL TERM
RICHARD LEE HADFIELD,
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE
COUNTER-AFFIDAVIT UNDER ~ 3301(d)
OF THE DIVORCE CODE
1. Check either (a) or (b):
_ (a) I do not oppose the entry of a divorce decree.
_ (b) I oppose the entry of a divorce decree because (Check (i), (ii) or
both ):
_ (i) The parties to this action have not lived separate and apart
for a period of at least two years.
_ (Ii) The marriage is not irretrievably broken
2. Check either (a) or (b):
(a) I do not wish to make any claims for economic relief.
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.
(b) I wish to claim economic relief which may include alimony,
division of property, lawyer's fees or expenses or other important rights.
I understand that in addition to checking (b) above, I must also file all of
my economic claims with the Prothonotary in writing and serve them on the other
party. If I fail to do so before the date set forth on the Notice of Intention to
Request Divorce Decree, the divorce decree may be entered without further
notice to me, and I shall be unable thereafter to file any economic claims.
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I verify that the statements made in this Counter-Affidavit are true and
correct. I understand that false statements herein are made subject to the
penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. S 4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
Shirley A. Hadfield
Date
NOTICE: IF YOU DO NOT WISH TO OPPOSE THE ENTRY OF A DIVORCE
DECREE AND YOU DO NOT WISH TO MAKE ANY CLAIM FOR ECONOMIC
RELIEF, YOU SHOULD NOT FILE THIS COUNTER-AFFIDAVIT.
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I hereby certify that I served a true and correct copy of the Notice of Intention to
Request Entry of S 3301(d) Divorce Decree upon Matthew J. Eshelman, Esquire, by
depositing same in the United States Mail, first class, postage pre-paid on the I q +h
day of J lLrU. , 2001, from Carlisle, Pennsylvania, addressed as follows:
Matthew J. Eshelman, Esquire
Law Offices of Patrick F. Lauer, Jr.
2108 Market Street
Camp Hill, PA 17011
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RICHARD LEE HADFIELD,
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE
ACCEPTANCE OF SERVICE
I, Robert J. Mulderig, Esquire, attorney for the Defendant, Richard Lee Hadfield,
in the above captioned divorce action, on January 12, 2001 accepted service of the!
Complaint in Divorce filed on January 8, 2001, in the Court of Common Pleas of
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, and certify that I am authorized to do so.
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RICHARD LEE HADFIELD,
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE
PRAECIPE TO TRANSMIT RECORD
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Transmit the record, together with the following information to the court for entry
of a Divorce Decree:
I 1. Ground for divorce: irretrievable breakdown under S3301 (d) of the Divorce
Code.
2. Date and manner of service of the complaint: Acceptance of service by
Defense Counsel on January 12, 2001.
3. Date of execution of the Affidavit required by S3301 (d) of the Divorce
Code: May 21, 2001
a. Date of filing and service of the Defendant's Affidavit upon the
Respondent: May 21,2001
4. Related claims pending: None.
5. Date and ma'~~er of service of the Notice of Intention to file the Praecipe
to Transmit the Record, a t()py of which is attached: June 19, 2001
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