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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-0680 FX -"I i., JJ, , i- _; L < 1 -, ~,_l ',",- "~u< ". '. . . . . . . . "';Ii'" "'''' '" . . '" Of. ;Ii "'if. . . IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY . . STATE OF PENNA. . LARRY B. HERLT, . . NO. 01-680 Civil Term Plaintiff VERSUS SUSAN E. HERLT, Defendant . . DECREE IN DIVORCE AND NOW, ~DV("","~' S , loo~ IT IS ORDERED AND . DECREED THAT LARRY B. HERLT , PLAINTIFF, . AND SUSAN E. HERLT , DEFENDANT, ARE DIVORCED FROM THE BONDS OF MATRIMONY. THE COURT RETAINS JURISDICTION OF THE FOLLOWING CLAIMS WHICH HAVE BEEN RAISED OF RECORD IN THIS ACTION FOR WHICH A FINAL ORDER HAS NOT YET BEEN ENTERED; . . . . . . . . The terms and provisions of the Post Nuptial Settlement Agreement . . . signed by both parties on October 15, 2003 are hereby incovporate but not merged in the Decree of D1vorce and rema1n D1na1ng upon . . ATTE ROTHONOTARY . . . . . . J. , ~ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ~ I"~"~ ~, ""'- 11::.5 as 1/-.5"6 !I!llMl ""~.,~ ~ ,,' /' , ~ {'~.~-p ~ (~~ )f~ ~"'~ ~~ WI' _. lfIliL1l!./f~_~~!!~~'l'_r ,,~, ""'""....i.-""'~ lW41!jl!!l"!fl_~!l<'!'I'r~~11$.!I'Jl'~llflit _ '__ , ~'" _f!ii,_ .- _~_H~ - ,--, >>,;: n/,' ,~_ I ",C" ,l ' "'~ 0' )-,', Jj IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA LARRYB. HERLT * CIVIL ACTION - - DIVORCE Plaintiff * * vs. * No. 01-680 * * SUSAN E. HERLT, * Defendant * SOCIAL SECURITY INFORMATION SHEET PURSUANT TO 23 Pa.C.S.A. SECTION 4304.1(a)(3) ALL DIVORCES MUST INCLUDE THE PARTIES SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER. PLEASE FILL IN THE APPROPRIATE INFORMATION AND RETURN TO THE PROTHONOTARY'S OFFICE. DATE: October 27, 2003 DOCKET NO. 01-680 PLAINTIFF SS NO. 164-36-2414 NAME Larry B. Herlt DEFENDANT 55 NO. 194-36-4961 NAME Susan E. Herlt . . - ~ , - - ~ "' ~ " , ,- -, - - - 'iJ1t:!- ... , IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA LARRY E. HERLT, Plaintiff * No. 01 - &,PO Cit>'tL~~ * * vs. * * SUSAN E. HERLT, Defendant * * CIVIL ACTION -LAW NOTICE TO DEFEND AND CLAIM RIGHTS YOU HAVE BEEN SUED IN COURT. IF YOU W1SH TO DEFEND AGAINST THE CLAlMS SET FORTH IN THE FOLLOWING PAGES, YOU MUST TAKE PROMPT ACTlON. 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 CLAlM OR RELIEF REQUESTED IN THESE PAPERS BY THE PLAINTlFF. YOU MAY LOSE MONEY OR PROPERTY OR OTHER RIGHTS IMPORTANT TO YOU, INCLUDING CUSTODY OR VISITATlON 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 YORK COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 28 EAST MARKET STREET, YORK,PA 17401. 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. Court Administrator Cumberland County Courthouse 3 S. Hanover Street Carlisle, P A 17013 Telephone: (717) 697-0371 . . .; ; , L~ " ~' ~t:.:' LARRY E. HERLT, Plaintiff IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA * No. 0/- (,P6 CWJ ,-~ * * vs. * SUSAN E. HERLT, * * CIVIL ACTION - LAW Defendant * A VISO PARA DEFENDER Y RECLAMAR DERECIIOS USTED HA SIDO DENIANDADO EN LA CORTE. Si desea defenderse de las quejas expuestas en las paginas signientes. Oebe tomar accion con prontitud. Se Ie avisa que Si nose defiende, el caso puede proceder sin usted y decreto de divorcio 0 anniamiento puede ser emitido en su contra por la Corte. Una decision puede tambien ser emitida en su contra por cuaiquier otra queja 0 compensacion reclamados par el demandante. Usted puede perder dinero, 0 propiedades u otros derechos importantes para usted. Cuando la base para el divorcio es indignidades 0 rompimiento irrparable del matrimonio, usted puede so!icitar consejo matrimonial. Una !ista de cousejeros matrimoniales esta disponible en la oficina del prothonotaIy, en la York County Court of Common Pleas. 28 Eas Market Street, York, Pennsylvania. SI USTED NO RECLAMA PENSION ALIMENTICIA. PROPIEDAD MARITAL, HONORARIOS DE ABOGADO U OTROS GASTOS ANTES DE QLE EL DECRETO FINAL DE DIVORCJO 0 ANULAMIENTO SEA EMITIDO. USTED PUEDE PERDER EL DERCHO A RECLAMAR CUALQUERA DL ELLOS. USTED DEBE LUEVAR ESTE PAPEL A LN ABOGADO DL INMEDIATO. SI NO TIENE 0 NO PLEDE PAGAR UN ABOGADO. V AYA 0 LLAME ALA OFICINA INDICADA ABAJO PARA A VERlGUARDONDE PUEDE OBTENER ASISTENCIA LEGAL. Court Administrator Cumberland County Courthouse 3 S. Hanover Street Carlisle, P A 17013 Telephone: (717) 697-0371 ~, "->'~ -,,; "" LARRY E. HERLT, Plaintiff IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA * No. Of- C.f6 ~ I~ * * vs. * * SUSAN E. HERL T, Defendant * CIVIL ACTION - LAW * COMPLAINT IN DIVORCE COUNT I I. The plaintiff is, Larry B. Herlt, who currently resides at 2003 Market Street, Camp Hill, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania since January 5, 2001. 2. The defendant is, Susan E. Herlt, who currently resides at 3711 Rosemont Avenue, Camp Hill, Pennsylvania since 1976. 3. There are no minor children of the parties. 4. Plaintiff and Defendant have been bona fide residents in the Commonwealth for at least six months immediately previous to the filing of this Complaint. 5. The Plaintiff and Defendant were married June I, 1974 at Williamsport, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania. 6. There have been no prior actions of divorce or annulment between the parties. 7. Neither party is presently a member of the Armed Forces on active duty. 8. The parties have not entered into a written agreement as to alimony, counsel fees, costs, and property division. 9. Plaintiff has been advised that counseling is available and that plaintiff may have the right to request that the court require the parties to participate in counseling. Being so advised, Plaintiff does not '-uf"" ~,"i .;. request that the Court require the parties to participate in counseling prior to a Divorce Decree being issued by the Court. IO.The cause of action and sections of Divorce Code under which Plaintiff is proceeding is ~3301(c). The marriage of the parties is irretrievably broken. II. Plaintiff requests the court to enter a decree of divorce. WHEREFORE, the Plaintiff requests the Court enter an Order dissolving the marriage between the Plaintiff and Defendant. Respectfully submitted, Dated: /-1'1 -0/ , ~~ TimothyJ.Colgan, urre WILEY, LENOX, COLGAN & MARZZACCO, P.C. I South Baltimore Street Dillsburg, PA 17019 (717) 432-9666 !.D. #77944 I, Lltf4Z'I g. /I~Lr -"~"'- . !fL: VERIFICATION , verify that the statements made in this 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: /. 17- Of ..~ " ..',,,"- , . - = '. .'W.' "-~, >> LARRY E. HERLT IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA Plaintiff VB. No. 01-680 SUSAN E. HERL T Defendant CIVIL ACTION -- LAW ACCEPTANCE OF SERVICE I, Andrew C. Sheely, Attorney for the Defendant, accept service of the Complaint in Divorce filed on February 2, 2001. I certify that I am authorized to accept service on behalf of said, Defendant, Susan E. Herlt. Date: ~ i-It'MO;J . cUe 12. 7 ~. /1Ac.rIw S 1--- Address ~#'1I;.riy PA- (losr- City, State, Zip -,,-~"= ~ - -"~ ..>J _. '.d L ~. \. .' LARRY E. HERLT, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA Plain tifT vs. No. 01-680 SUSAN E. HERLT, Defendant CIVIL ACTION -- DIVORCE PETITION FOR RELATED CLAIMS UNDER DIVORCE CODE AND NOW, TO WIT, this 18th day of August, 2003, comes the Plaintiff, Larry E. Rerlt, by his attorney, Timothy 1. Colgan, Esquire, and files this Petition for Related Claims Under Divorce Code of which the following is a statement: COUNT I REOUEST FOREOlJITABLE DISTRIBUTION OF MARITAL PROPERTY UNDER ~3502(a) OF THE DIVORCE CODE I. Plaintiff and Defendant have individually or jointly acquired property, both real and personal, during the marriage, in which they individually or jointly have legal or equitable interest, which marital property is subject to equitable distribution. WHEREFORE, Plaintiff requests the Court to determine and equitably distribute, divide or assign said marital property, pursuant to ~3502(a) of the Divorce Code. Dated: ~ J /% /~3 , , Respectfully submitted, ~,~ 1. AJd-o/ ~" .L" J . Timothy J. Colgan, Esquire r- WILEY, LENOX & COLGAN, P.c. 1 South Baltimore Street Dillsburg, PA 17019 (717) 432-9666 J.D. #77944 ~ ,'~ 't t: ,~, r, g.: , r t ,- L , t \, ~> U: ' \'j \:I:, ., 'i- ,-j ~. -.,. ,,,,,., ,.)., , ~ ,~ CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I, Timothy J. Colgan, Esquire hereby certify that I am this day serving a copy of the foregoing document upon the person(s) and in the manner indicated below, which service satisfies the requirements of the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure, by depositing a copy of same in the United States mail, first-class, postage prepaid, as follows: Andrew C. Sheely, Esq. 127 South Market Street P.O. Box 95 Mechanicsburg, PA 17055 WILEY, LENOX & COLGAN & MARRZZACCO, P.C. Date: 8' / J S) /}3 , I BY:~L. ~/ Csf-luk JA-<. ) Timothy J. Colgan, Esquire 0 J !~ '-' Supreme Court J.D. #77944 1 South Baltimore Street Dillsburg, PA 17019 (717) 432-9666 $;2.0.00 r>cL M1 t:Jd.!:f-LL (3- QIt=H R.:tC ~;;;j] ------,- ,., . I I . I 1 31 . * ;: ~ , -~ --:<& ~,1 ~ it! i;; ~ 1 < @ i Jlj ~ * ~ 'l! ~ I ~, ~ . i I I OF ,- 'C(i/1,RY LU n U(~ ; 9 .", I: :"17 r"" I vLJ~\ii!:)~-hi! \:'.-,) {'/-d)';\JTY - -- ',- -'......\, PEi\iNSYLVA~iA ;;'Cf7'12....J 1'1132 '" ~ ".~ ~ '~I '" ".1 - ~.,; ~- " -" ' u --" r':'f LARRY B. HERLT, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYL VANIA Plaintiff vs. No. 01-680 SUSAN E. HERLT, Defendant CIVIL ACTION -- DIVORCE PLAINTIFF'S PRAECIPE TO AMEND THE CAPTION TO THE PROTHONOTARY: Kindly amend the caption in the above matter by changing the Plaintiff s middle initial from "E." to "B." All parties consent to the amending of the Caption. The undersigned verifies that the statements of fact in the Praecipe are true and correct and are made subject to penalties 18 Pa.C.S.A. ~4904 relating to unsworn falsifications to authorities. Respectfully submitted, Dated: r~/'1-P3 Timothy J. Co an, ire WILEY, LENOX, C GAN & MARZZACCO, P.c. 1 South Baltimore Street Dillsburg, P A 17019 (717) 432-9666 !.D. #77944 ,., ~-. - ....J - . ~ ~, :>>ir_,' LARRY E. HERL T, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYL VANIA Plaintiff vs. No. 01-680 SUSAN E. HERLT, Defendant CIVIL ACTION -- DIVORCE AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT 1. A complaint in Divorce under ~3301(c) of the Divorce Code was filed on February 2, 2001. 2. The marriage of Plaintiff and Defendant is irretrievably broken and ninety (90) days have elapsed from the date of filing and service of the Complaint. 3. I consent to the entry of a final decree of divorce after service of notice of intention to request entry of the decree. I verify that the statements made in this affidavit are true and correct. I understand that false statements made herein are subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. ~4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities. 9- /t-PJ ~f~ LARR~RLT Date Plaintiff ',I::4,:lr. t". .- " -""l . 'i " , " . " 1:'-'..,- LARRY E. HERL T, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYL VANIA Plaintiff vs. No. 01-680 SUSAN E. HERL T, Defendant CIVIL ACTION -- DIVORCE WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REOUEST 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 ifI 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. I understand that false statements made herein are subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. c.s. ~4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities. '.' vt/ ~~ ~ 'J-/1-tJ3" ~ 5- Date LARRY E. HERLT Plaintiff ~,;~.:'::::~',0:"J.,",,='-'='" OF vY SF::' 19 3: /7 cu,U,::"':", , i",:'!'fI" IY,~),~,~ ,t..",' \J,--,U \J. ( PENi\]SVLVANiA I ) i 1, i CR {1 J ~ :~ I ,~ :;;: ~ I ~ ~ _1i1 ,'ij ~ i .~ ~ 1 ~ I LARRY B. HERLT, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYL VANIA Plaintiff vs. No. 01-680 SUSAN E. HERLT, Defendant CIVIL ACTION -- DIVORCE AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT I. A complaint in Divorce under ~3301(c) of the Divorce Code was filed on February 2, 2001. 2. The marriage of Plaintiff and Defendant is irretrievably broken and ninety (90) days have elapsed from the date of filing and service of the Complaint. 3. I consent to the entry of a final decree of divorce after service of notice of intention to request entry of the decree. I verify that the statements made in this affidavit are true and correct. I understand that false statements niade herein are subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. ~4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities. /tJ- Z:3 -C) :5 Date ~ B.#~~ LARRY B. HERLT Plaintiff it . F\lE~1ICE OF THE PRQiHONOTARY 030CT29 PM 1:51 I I CUMBERLAND COUNTY PENNS'lLVANlA I :t' , ~ 2 , -~ ~ ;~ I 1 I .~ ~ ~ -j J -<if'",,",,'~. -~ , -~ " '-'"",'--,,;;,- -- - "L', LARRY B. HERLT, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYL VANIA Plaintiff vs. No. 01-680 SUSAN E. HERLT, Defendant CIVIL ACTION -- DIVORCE WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REOUEST ENTRY OF A DIVORCE DECREE UNDER SECTION 3301(c) OF THE DIVORCE CODE ~ . I. I consent to the entry of a final decree of divorce without notice. 2. Iunderstand that I may lose rights concerning alimony, division of property, lawyer's fees, or expenses if! do not claim them before a divorce is granted. 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. I understand that false statements made herein are subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. ~4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities. /(1 -;2 3 - 03 Date LARR~/ ~/ Plaintiff ,~, ---- - ",,,,i:, ~ ~ FlLE(' 1,,"1'"lCE OF. ,l ". ~rvrn ,nl: r"!10T1-'0f\iOTAAY 03 OCT 29 Pi; I: 51 CUMBERLAND COUNTY PEN~'YLVANiA I ~ ~ . !!' 1:1 o , '! ~ 1! i- i I l ~ -j] ~ ~ ,~ I I ~ -~ ~ "- !., I , :--;''''1 ~ndrew c. Sheely, Esquire 127 S. Market street P.o. Box 95 Mechanicsburg, PA 17055 PA ID NO. 62469 717-697-7050 (Phone) 717-697-7065 (FaX) LARRY B. HERLT, Plaintiff IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA vs. CIVIL ACTION - LAW SUSAN E. HERLT, Defendant 01 - 680 CIVIL TERM IN DIVORCE AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT 1. A Complaint in Divorce under Section 3301(c) of the Divorce Code was filed on February 2, 2001. 2. The marriage of Plaintiff and Defendant is irretrievably broken and ninety (90) days have elapsed from the date of filing the Complaint. 3. I consent to the entry of a final decree of divorce after service of notice of intention to request entry of the decree. 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.A. Section 4904 relating to unsworn falsification to the authorities. DATE: 1{)-/5-C13 {' 1/~ Susan E. Herlt FiLED {)FFICE (lr: F.r pQ(Yr:-.1(,\"lOTARY . "T.' """',j_;'l\i 1;\.1 fir 03 OCT 29 PH I: 52 CUMBERLA\O COUNTY P&:NNSYLVANL'\ :\ ~ 1-, '" _.__^,,';"c_____">.-, , -"l-~ , - ;;) Andrew C. Sheely, Esquire 127 S. Market street P.O. Box 95 Mechanicsburg, PA 17055 PA ID NO. 62459 717-697-7050 (Phone) 717-697-7065 (Fax) LARRY B. HERLT, plaintiff IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA vs. CIVIL ACTION - LAW SUSAN E. HERLT, Defendant 01 - 680 CIVIL TERM IN DIVORCE WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REQUEST ENTRY OF A DIVORCE DECREE UNDER S3301 (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 decree 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. I understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S.A. Section 4904 relating to unsworn falsification to the authorities. ~~ [ ~;t- Susan E. Herlt / b -/ S- -0..3 DATE: 'J PI cr}.{\CPnc " t._'..,.t <...'1, lVC {'!;-: 'n.Jj:: :i,pf....~.rqr~I"'J,OT.OV ...... ,.,;". .!',I_'\ ,'1jl'i' ,....nt 11 03 DCi 29 PM \: 52 CUM8E.F1LPND COUN1Y PENN'SYLVANIA I I ~,-",~,"-,-, .. . . ,. ;t i ~ ~ 't_-' "~ ;, ''I" , IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA LARRYB. HERLT * CIVIL ACTION - - DIVORCE Plaintiff * * vs. * No. 01-680 * * SUSAN E. HERLT, * Defendant * PRAECIPE TO TRANSMIT RECORD TO THE PROTHONOTARY: TransJTlit the record, together with the following information, to the Court for entry of a divorce decree: I. Grounds for Divorce: Irretrievable breakdown under Section 3301(c). 2. Date and manner of service of the Complaint: Defendant:s counsel accepted Service of the Complaint in Divorce fIled on February 2. 2001. Acceptance of Service was signed by Andrew C. Sheely on Susan E. Herlt's belalf on March 21. 2003 and filed with the Court on April 17. 2003. 3. Complete either Paragraph (a) or (b): (a) Date of execution of the Affidavit of Consent required by Section 330 I (c) of the Divorce Code: By Plaintiff: October 23. 2003; By Defendant: October 13. 1OOJ. (b) (1) Date of execution of the Affidavit required by Section 3301(d) of the Divorce Code: (2) Date of filing and service of the Plaintiffs Affidavit upon the Respondent: 4. Related claims pending: All related claims were resolved by a Marital Settlement Agreement dated October 15. 2003 and Order of Court in Re: Alimony. Said Marital Settlement Agreement is being filed and Order of Court in Re: Alimony with this Honorable Court along with this Praecipe to Transmit Record. _,..d;,_~ . . Date: 5. Complete either (a) or (b): " I ,.. "'-~i (a) Date and manner of service of the Notice ofIntention to File Praecipe to Transmit Record, a copy of which is attached: (b) Date Plaintiff's Waiver of Notice in Section 3301(c) Divorce is being filed simultaneously with the Prothonotary Date Defendant's Waiver of Notice in Section 330 I ( c) Divorce is being filed simulatneously with the Prothonotary. J 0'- ). 't - t>3 By: ;1/1~. Timothy J. Col , - qUIre Attorney for Plaintiff "~ii -~.~-""".~,.-.-_-.,~ . F1LEb-amCE OF n I::: DPnn..!ONonny . ,,_I'''.J,._..rl~ 03 OCT 29 PH I: 52 CUM8ERU.,ND COON1\' PENNSYLVANIA I " ] . f!i ,~ ~ ~ . I ~ i i J i 11 . . J I , "--,,,-, ,;;-~- . I . LARRY B. HERLT, Plaintiff IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA vs. CIVIL ACTION - LAW SUSAN E. HERLT, Defendant 01 - 680 CIVIL TERM IN DIVORCE ORDER OF COURT IN RE: ALIMONY AND NOW, this S tl. day of l\J." e....{,v , 2003, is hereby Ordered and Decreed that Plaintiff, Larry B. Herlt, shall pay Defendant, Susan E. Herlt, ELEVEN HUNDRED SIXTY DOLLARS and TEN CENTS ($1,160.10) PER MONTH, payable on the first day of each month, effective October 1, 2003 and continuing through September 30, 2006. Commencing on October 1, 2006, Husband agrees to and shall pay to Wife as alimony the sum of NINE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($900.00) PER MONTH, payable on the first day of each month. All payments of Alimony herein shall be made in accordance with and subject to the provisions of paragraph 12 of the attached Post Nuptial Settlement Agreement, which shall be incorporated but not merged in the Divorce Decree. BY THE COURT, Timothy J. Colgan, Esquire Attorney for Larry B. Berlt, Plaintiff . Andrew C. Sheely, Esquire Attorney for Susan E. Berlt, Defendant "" '_M" . '.""'."~.~',,,-~'.'. ,.,' OF ",., .., 'I"e'" '-if ;.."~ t-l ,I-, ~ r ( :~,_,~" ...1 j I .~ ","'" ""'n"/RY ~.", I; " ;'1'{ ;[" \1 I" j .,_", ~)~v 03 ~mv -5 FiI 2: 22 CUM!3EFiLA('iU COUNTY PENNSYLvt"INtA 1I!1/t23 /16/0.3 t1d ~,u~ ~'4 &Y'~ ~~~ J\ - "","" , "'~- .'"'___'" _;"_,_-~_ f-.- 1"_"_,..__,__>,_,,_~_,.;",-,_~,,,,JJ;~<.J]_~I;'-C" '''''_'''''':''''''_''l:':"h~lJ.i~' ~", - .jI:i~l~!f]I' ',f': --'-'---'-"'C-- ,:_,,,-. --, "'~,''',Oo<'h c'_Yr'<'''''' "" POST NUPTIAL SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT - 0 0 THIS AGREEMENT, made this /~ day of October, 2~~, r8 [,!1f.1:~ -4 and between LARRY B. HERLT, hereinafter referred to as 2)~ r" (ri,J;~ 'D ~...::.- '<0 -0 ~Q :E ""^U -;;,; - ~ 01 -< 0 IIHusband", AND SUSAN E. HERLT, hereinafter referred to as "wife". WITNESSETH: WHEREAS, Husband and Wife were lawfully married on June 1, 1974; and WHEREAS, diverse and 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 fully and finally their respective financial and property rights and obligations as between each other including, without limitation by specification: the settling of all matters between them relating to the ownership and equitable distribution of real and personal property; the settling of all matters between them relating to the past, present and future support, alimony and/or maintenance of Wife by Husband or 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, THEREFORE, the parties intending to be legally bound hereby do covenant and agree as follows: 1. SEPARATION: It shall be lawful for each party at all times hereafter to live separate and apart from the other party at such place as he or she may from time to time choose or deem fit. The foregoing provisions shall not be taken as an admission on the part of either party of the lawfulness or --:-,,-~,'- ',<_,,'" -e'" -'-,--" Sf; :?~ n~p:. ~g9 ~~Q , " (5:.!l -;::-C) om s;:! ~J -< .1.'.".. . '-., '--','?,,~'r'f-",""; ~ ' ,;--;-,."",y","~- <''.'',_"-,~V-"" ' '",-", , ~,;~ -"-' ---'tl unlawfulness of the causes of their living apart. 2. INTERFERENCE: Each party shall be free from interference, authority and contact by the other, as fully as if he or she were single and unmarried except as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this Agreement. 3. PRIOR AGREEMENTS: It is understood and agreed that any and all property settlement agreements which mayor have been executed prior to the date and time of this Agreement are null and void and of no effect. 4. ADVICE OF COUNSEL: The provisions of this Agreement and their legal effect have been fully explained to the parties by their respective counsel, Andrew C. Sheely, Esquire of 127 South Market Street, Mechanicsburg, pennsylvania, for Wife, Timothy J. Colgan, Esquire of 1 South Baltimore Street, Dillsburg, Pennsylvania, for Husband. The parties acknowledge that each has received independent legal advice from counsel of his or her own selection, that each has fully disclosed his or her respective financial situations to the other including his or her property, estate, assets, liabilities, income and expenses, that each is familiar with and fully understands the facts, including the property, estate, assets, earnings and income of the other, and that each has been fully informed as to his or her legal rights and obligations. Each of the parties acknowledges and agrees that, after having received such advice and with such knowledge, this Agreement is, in the circumstances, fair, reasonable and equitable, that it is being entered into freely, voluntarily, and in good faith and that the execution of this Agreement is not the result of any duress, undue influence, coercion, collusion and/or improper or illegal agreement. 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 2 , .. ....". ,- '''"-"-'';'''r"'__i-~:~-' \,~o-,~;,\-," ',-"~"",,, -,-' ,-,,- "--,__'1 , "-", - , ~ 0_' 'i,.--, , 1 income and that they waive any specific enumeration thereof for the purposes of this Agreement. 5. MARITAL AND NON-MARITAL PROPERTY The parties hereto acknowledge that during their marriage they have acquired, individually or jointly, various marital assets and the increased value of non-marital assets and property, including the following: (A) Jointly owned real estate located at 3711 Rosemont Avenue, camp Hill, (Lower Allen Township), Cumberland County, pennsylvania, with an estimated value of $95,000.00; and (B) Husband's AT&T Management Pension Plan with a current estimated monthly benefit of $847.37 as evidenced by a valuation dated November 27, 2002 with a value of $96,234.29 per an appraisal performed by Pension Appraiser, Inc., and (C) 1989 Mercury Sedan or the proceeds thereof with an estimated value of $1,000.00; and (D) 1987 Ford Van or the proceeds thereof with an estimated value of $500.00; and (E) Miscellaneous Bank Accounts not exceeding $5,000.00; and (F) Miscellaneous personal property, including furniture, personal items, dishes, tools, jewelry, increase in value of non-marital property, equipment, coins and cash. Husband and Wife acknowledge that they are aware of their respective rights pursuant to the Divorce Code of 1980, as 3 "1 - ",~~O-:,~ ^ 't,c,'" ",..,,,c, ',"--1;-',.c";_;"'_-'.'-'" . amended, to obtain formal valuations or appraisals of the marital residence, any and all retirement assets, and other items of marital property. However, the parties agree that they will not undertake this expense and acknowledge that no financial disclosures are attached to this agreement as separate exhibits or schedules. The parties hereby waive any necessity for completing or attaching any financial disclosure(s). Each party further acknowledges the opportunity to attach a full and complete financial disclosure and that such disclosure is not desired to effectuate a fair and equitable resolution of their marital rights, duties and obligations as provided in the Divorce Code of 1980, as amended. 6. PERSONAL PROPERTY Husband and Wife hereto mutually agree that they have etfected a satisfactory division of the furniture, household furnishings, appliances and other household personal property between them, and they mutually agree that each party shall from and after the date hereof be the sole and separate owner of all such tangible personal property presently in his or her possession, whether said property is heretofore owned jointly or individually by the parties hereto, and this Agreement shall have the effect of an assignment or bill of sale from each party to the other for such property as may be in the individual possessions of each of the parties hereto. Husband and Wife agree that they have divided between themselves, to their mutual satisfaction, all items of tangible and intangible marital property. Neither party shall make any claim to any such items of marital property, or of the separate personal property of either party, which are now in the possession and/or under the control of the other. From and after the date of the signing of this Agreement both parties shall have complete freedom of disposition 4 . I'~' . --~'__"_""',;-<h' "",,-c,_,-.=-~__-"C -- - ---- '1>---' "^'\' (ii) Capital Gains Tax Husband and Wife further agree that Wife shall assume any and all liability for any capital gains taxes which may be assessed hereafter as the result of any future sale of 3711 Rosemont Avenue, Camp Hill (Lower Allen Township), pennsylvania, by qualifying for an exemption or by paying any taxes due, if applicable. 8. HUSBAND'S AT&T Pension Husband and Wife acknowledge that Husband is a participant in an AT&T Management Pension Plan as a result of his employment with AT&T from July 14, 1969 through December 31, 1989. Husband and Wife acknowledge that a portion of Husband's pension in the amount of $847.37 is marital property and that Wife is entitled to a portion of Husband's retirement pension in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania relating to equitable distribution of marital property. Notwithstanding such right, Wife hereby agrees to waive her right to make a claim upon the Husband for any marital or non-marital interest in said plan through the his prior employment with the AT&T. Wife agrees to sign any and all documents within thirty (30) days after the execution of this Agreement so as to waive interest in the AT &T pension and other retirement benefits, if necessary or as required by the Plan Administrator. Husband and Wife hereby acknowledge that Husband may remove Wife as beneficiary under any plan. 9. JOINT DEBTS. LIABILITY NOT LISTED: Husband and Wife acknowledge that they have incurred various marital, (joint and separate) debts prior to separation. Husband and Wife agree that Husband shall assume full liability and hold Wife harmless from any liability for any and all consumer or other debt in Husband's name. Husband and Wife agree that Wife shall assume full liability and hold Husband harmless from any liability for any and all consumer or other debt in Wife's name. Specifically, Husband shall assume the following debts with 6 - T.' ; '-',0../, ' ~ ' ~" . ~-' . as to their separate property which is in their possession or control pursuant to this Agreement and may mortgage, sell, grant, conveyor otherwise encumber or dispose of such property, whether real or personal, whether such property was acquired before, during or after marriage, and neither Husband nor Wife need join in, consent to, or acknowledge any deed, mortgage, or other instrument of the other pertaining to such disposition of property. Further, the division of existing marital property is not, except as otherwise expressly provided herein, intended by the parties to constitute in any way, a sale or exchange of assets and the division is being affected without the introduction of outside funds or other property not constituting a part of the marital estate. As a part of an equitable division of the marital properties and the marital settlement herein contained, the parties hereto agree to save and hold each other harmless from all income taxes assessed against the other resulting from the division of the property as herein provided. 7. REAL ESTATE 3711 Rosemont Avenue. Camp Hill. pennsylvania (i) Transfer Husband agrees to transfer by deed, any and all legal or equitable right, title and interest in and to the parcel of jointly-owned real estate with improvements thereon situate at 3711 Rosemont Avenue, Camp Hill (Lower Allen Township), Pennsylvania, (Deed Book UM", Volume 26, Page 793) to Wife, and to sign all documents necessary to effect said transfer of any equitable or legal interest in such property to Wife on or before the signing of this Agreement. Further, upon execution of this Agreement, Husband waives any and all interest in the marital real estate located at 3711 Rosemont Avenue, Camp Hill (Lower Allen Township), Pennsylvania. Wife shall hold Husband harmless from any current mortgage or other lien encumbering the property. 5 ", -^~; _\~_'_'_:!_~~h'_C ~~"i : T -- -- -- " >':")"--_,,, ;""~'\?':t__.-'.~~_.'~':0 .'- ~. :'; ,,",<' -"; '-,~ ,,"' -, ,-" '_o~,"_i_ "~~~if the listed estimated balances, and hold Wife forever harmless from payment thereon: Lender a. Bank One b. Bank One c. ATT Universal Card ~ccount Number Principal Balance 4118 1603 0889 4487 $ 7,238.44 4366 1030 3391 5093 $ 13,170.30 5396 4090 0012 1057 $ 15,682.67 Specifically, Wife shall assume the following debts with the listed estimated balances, and forever hold Husband harmless from payment thereon: NONE 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. 10. 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. Each party hereby agrees to indemnify, save and hold the other and his or her property harmless from the claims of the other party. 7 o l..........c... ...... __,n,_ _" -'-,.--"1;t, ' ,":!'''''';'''','':' '-:-1;;' .\<~'<;:;t::.';' l~-':"":: J,.-,"';-_,'_.---'n . 11. WAIVERS OF CLAIMS AGAINST ESTATE: Except as herein otherwise provided, each party may dispose of his or her property in any way and each party hereby waives and relinquishes any and all rights he or she may now have or hereafter acquire, under the present or future laws of any jurisdiction, to share in the property or the estate of the other as a result of the marital relationship, including without limitation, dower, courtesy, statutory allowance, widow's allowance, right to take intestacy, right to take against the will of the other, and right to act as administrator or executor of the other's estate, and each will at the request of the other, execute or acknowledge and deliver any and all instruments which may be necessary or advisable to carry into effect this mutual waiver and relinquishment of all such interests, rights and claims. A. This paragraph shall not affect either party's right or power to expressly include the other party as beneficiary in any will or other document, whether written in the past or in the future. B. This paragraph shall not affect either party's right or power to expressly include the other party as beneficiary of any insurance policies whether effected in the past or in the future. 12. ALIMONY: (al In recognition of the criteria set forth in 23 Pa. Cons. Stat. Ann., S 3701 et seq., Husband agrees to and shall pay to Wife as alimony the sum of ELEVEN HUNDRED SIXTY DOLLARS and TEN CENTS ($1,160.10) PER MONTH, payable on the first day of each month, commencing on October 1, 2003 and continuing through September 30, 2006. Commencing on October 1, 2006, Husband agrees to and shall pay to Wife as alimony the sum of NINE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($ 900.00) PER MONTH, payable on the first day of each month, commencing on October 1, 2006. Husband and Wife agree to and shall cooperate with setting up bank or other accounts so as to provide for the payment of alimony herein by automatic or 8 I nT'~""'''''--::' '--':-o:-r:'_,' ",:j,_,\"c":'~ , -"";,~<-""':",'" electronic transfer to Wife's bank or other account as directed by wife. In the event electronic transfer is not available, nothing herein shall prevent such payment to be made directly from Husband to Wife by check. (b) Husband and Wife hereby acknowledge that Alimony shall be modifiable in the event of one of the following: (i) In the event Husband employment income is involuntarily decreased or reduced below $40,000.00 per annum, the alimony amount set forth above shall be reduced pro-rata; and/or (ii) In the event of Husband's Incapacity, alimony shall cease for the period of incapacity; and/or (iii) In the event of the death of either party, alimony shall terminate; and (iv) In the event of the remarriage of Wife, or wife's cohabitation with a person of the opposite sex, alimony shall terminate. (v) In the event Wife obtains employment during the 36 months immediately following the execution of this Agreement through which health insurance coverage is available to her at a costs equal to or less than the costs of Husband's COBRA benefit, the alimony payments shall be reduced by the costs of the COBRA benefit being paid by Husband. (vi) In no event shall such alimony payments be construed as a claim upon or against Husband's Estate. 9 , O",~;~ _ ,-'_ _' _. r .. ,_ '_,' :_"/_:>;>(":-~ ,"',; ~ _ ,",'c- ,h.---;:,,,,_'_',"'~ ,-, - "'oC-';-""3:"-.-> ~- " ". ,,~ . (c) This Agreement has been negotiated on the agreement that the alimony payments described in this Paragraph 8 will be deductible by Husband and taxable to Wife. Therefore, it is the intention, understanding and agreement of the parties that the payments described in this Paragraph 8, to the extent permitted by law, shall constitute "periodic" payments payable by reason of the "marital or family relationship" of the parties, as those terms are defined in Section 71 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954, as amended, and accordingly that all such payments shall be included in wife's gross income and deductible by Husband for federal income tax purposes pursuant to Sections 71 and 215 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954, as amended, respectively. wife agrees to report payments received under this Paragraph 8 in her gross income for federal and, if applicable, for local and state income tax purposes. Wife shall be solely responsible for any and all income taxes with respect to any payments received by her as alimony as required by this Paragraph 8. (d) In the event of any subsequent filing of bankruptcy by Husband within four (4) years of the date of this Agreement, this Agreement shall constitute conclusive evidence of the parties' intent that the obligation of this paragraph is in the nature of alimony and is not dischargeable in bankruptcy under the current bankruptcy law or any amendment thereto. Further, if Husband institutes an action in bankruptcy or any other bankruptcy proceeding is instituted in which wife's right to the alimony hereunder becomes a matter for judicial review, Husband agrees to consent to any motion filed by Wife with the Bankruptcy Court requesting that the Bankruptcy Court abstain from deciding the dischargeability of this alimony obligation and any other obligations due her hereunder in order to allow the Cumberland County Court of Common Pleas to rule on this issue. (e) Husband agrees that Husband shall pay the current 10 ~~- I ~ ,< - -"-X,_ :'~" amount of monthly spousal support in the amount of $1,023.28 as required by Court Order docketed to 00134 S. 2000, PACSES Case Number 940103064 through September 30, 2003. Further, Husband agrees that Husband shall remain responsible for any support arrears which may exist as of September 30, 2003 on the above- referenced support action and shall continue to pay for such arrears until fully satisfied, and Husband shall be entitled to any credits which may exist on the support action, to the extent such exists. 13. HEALTH INSURANCE: Husband and Wife acknowledge that group health and dental insurance is provided for the benefit of both parties through husband's former employer, AT&T. Upon entry of the divorce, Husband and Wife acknowledge that Wife shall be entitled to continued health and dental insurance through the United Health Care High Indemnity Plan and AETNA US Dental Plan at a current or proposed cost of $520.20 per month for a single COBRA rate. Husband and Wife agree that Husband shall pay for one-half of the cost of the available health and dental insurance to Wife following the entry of a Decree in Divorce, and that a current amount of $260.10 has been incorporated in the payment of Alimony as set forth in paragraph 12 of this Marital Settlement Agreement to reflect the current cost attributed to Husband. In no event shall Husband be required to contribute more than $260.10 towards Wife's health insurance. In the event Husband seeks to discharge this obligation by the filing of any subsequent filing of bankruptcy by Husband within four (4) years of the date of this Agreement, this Agreement shall constitute conclusive evidence of the parties' intent that the obligation of this paragraph is not dischargeable in bankruptcy under the current bankruptcy law or any amendment thereto. Further, if Husband institutes an action in bankruptcy or any other bankruptcy proceeding is instituted in which wife's 11 r.. -~ '- -",?;< ir right to the alimony hereunder becomes a matter for judicial review, Husband agrees to consent to any motion filed by Wife with the Bankruptcy Court requesting that the Bankruptcy Court abstain from deciding the dischargeability of this alimony obligation and any other obligations due her hereunder in order to allow the Cumberland County Court of Common Pleas to rule on this issue. 14. LIFE INSURANCE. The parties hereto acknowledge and agree that any and all life insurance policies owned by them jointly or singly have been divided to their mutual and individual satisfaction. Each party hereto acknowledges that they have in their sole possession those policy or policies of life insurance which they intend to keep and retain as their sole and exclusive property and, further, each party shall have the right to designate the beneficiaries of said policies without interference from the other party. Wife further releases any claim to any cash value in any insurance policy acquired by Husband during the course of the marriage. 15. INCOME TAX RETURNS Each party represents and warrants to the other that they shall file a separate income tax return for tax year 2003 and separate income tax returns thereafter. Information maintained by one party which is necessary to complete any income tax return shall not be unreasonably withheld upon the request of either party. 16. EFFECT ON DIVORCE: The execution and delivery of this Agreement is not predicated upon nor made the subject of any agreement for the institution, prosecution, defense or for the non-prosecution or non-defense of any action for divorce. Nothing in this Agreement, however, shall prevent either Wife or Husband from prosecuting any other action for divorce, either absolute or otherwise, on lawful grounds if such grounds presently exist or may exist in the future or from defending any such action with such defenses as are presently or may in the future become 12 I - "~^":'-" :~:' ,;,',<,' ,.C1' available. Husband previously has filed a divorce action in the Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, No. seeking a divorce decree pursuant to, inter alia, SS 3301(c) and 3301(d) of the Divorce Code. It specifically is understood and agreed by and between the parties and each party does hereby warrant and represent to the other that, as defined in the Divorce Code, the parties have lived separate and apart for a period of at least two years and their marriage is irretrievably broken and that they do not desire marital counseling. The parties agree to take all legal steps (including the timely and prompt submission of all documents and the taking of all actions including executing the appropriate waivers of notice of the master's hearing, right to file exceptions, and right to file appeal) necessary to assure that a divorce pursuant to Section 3301(c) of the Divorce Code is entered as soon as possible, but in any event no later than one (1) month from the date of execution of this Agreement. To that end, the parties have executed and agree to promptly file the affidavits required to obtain a divorce pursuant to S 3301(c) of the Divorce Code. If, after the execution of this agreement, either party delays or contests the obtaining of a final, unappealed divorce decree, that party shall be fully responsible for all attorneys' fees, costs and/or expenses incurred as a result of such delay in obtaining the decree. 17. MUTUAL RELEASE: Subject to the provlslons of this Agreement, each party has released and discharged and by this Agreement does for himself of herself and his or her heirs, legal representatives, executors, administrators and assigns, release and discharge the other of and from all causes of action, claims, rights or demands whatsoever in law or equity, which either of the parties ever had or now has against the other, except any or all causes of action for divorce and except any and all causes of action for breach of any provisions of this Agreement. 13 I ,n,_, ::'. ~~;;::j ;1 18. WARRANTY OF DISCLOSURE: Husband and Wife represent and warrant that they have disclosed to each other the full extent of their assets, income and liabilities. Each party has had ample opportunity to review the financial condition of the other and each party agrees not to challenge the instant Agreement based on an allegation of lack of sufficient disclosure of assets or income. vehicles 19. MOTOR VEHICLES: owned by one or both of With respect to the motor the parties, they agree as follows: A. The 1989 Mercury Sedan, or the proceeds thereof, shall be the sole and exclusive property of Wife, subject to any liens or encumbrances which Wife agrees to assume; and B. The 1987 Ford Aerostar van, or the proceeds thereof, shall be the sole and exclusive property of Husband, subject to any liens or encumbrances which Husband agrees to assume. 20. AGREEMENT NOT A BAR TO DIVORCE PROCEEDINGS: This agreement shall not be considered to affect or bar the right of Husband and Wife to an absolute divorce on lawful grounds if such grounds now exist or shall hereafter exist or to such defense as may be available to either party. This Agreement is not intended to condone and shall not be deemed to be condonation on the part of either party hereto of any act or acts on the part of the other party which have occasioned the disputes or unhappy differences which have occurred or may occur subsequent to the date hereof. 21. AGREEMENT TO BE INCORPORATED IN DIVORCE DECREE: The parties agree that the terms of this Agreement may be incorporated into any Divorce Decree which may be subsequently entered with respect to them. 22. NON-MERGER: It is the parties' intent that this Agreement does not merge with any subsequent Divorce Decree, but rather, it continues to have independent contractual significance 14 ~ I - -, ,--', 'S,'-' '''''''-!,,''h-~ ' '<"';; and each party maintains their contractual remedies as well as court remedies as the result of the aforesaid incorporation or as provided by law or statute. 23. BREACH: If either party breaches any provision of this Agreement, the other party shall have the right at his or her election, to sue for and recover damages for such breach or Seek such other remedies or relief as may be available to him or her. The party breaching this Agreement shall be responsible for the payment of all legal fees and costs incurred by the other party in enforcing his or her rights under this Agreement, or seeking such other remedy or relief as may be available to him or her. 24. MODIFICATION AND WAIVER: A modification or waiver of any of the provisions of this Agreement shall be effective only if made in writing and executed with the same formality as this Agreement. The failure of either party to insist upon strict performance of any of the provisions of this Agreement shall not be construed as a waiver of any subsequent default of the same or similar nature. 25. VOID CLAUSES: If any term, condition, clause or provlslon 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. 26. VOLUNTARY EXECUTION: The parties acknowledge that they have received independent legal advice from counsel of their selection or that they have been provided the opportunity to seek independent legal advice and 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 circumstances, fair and equitable and that it is being 15 . 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. Further, the parties acknowledge that both parties drafted the content and language used in this agreement and that any ambiguity found to exist shall not be construed in favor of one party or against another on the basis of the drafting of this agreement. 27. INTEGRATION: 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. 28. MUTUAL 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 all 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. 29. APPLICABLE LAW: This Agreement shall be construed under the laws of the Commonwealth of pennsylvania. For purpose of contract interpretation, this Agreement shall be construed as being prepared by both Husband and Wife. 30. AGREEMENT BINDING ON HEIRS: The terms, provisions and conditions of this Agreement shall be binding upon any and all of the heirs, executors, administrators, successors or assigns of either of the respective parties hereto, except as otherwise herein provided. 31. ENTIRE AGREEMENT: This Agreement contains the entire understanding of the parties and there are no representations, warrants, covenants or undertakings other than 16 ..1 .-..,-', ",--'c;C__<, ,'O'f' .. "j . those expressly set forth herein. 32. DESCRIPTIVE HEADINGS: The descriptive headings used herein are for convenience only. They shall have no effect whatsoever in determining the rights or obligations of the parties. BY SIGNING THIS AGREEMENT, EACH PARTY ACKNOWLEDGES HAVING READ AND UNDERSTOOD THE ENTIRE AGREEMENT, AND EACH PARTY ACKNOWLEDGES THAT PROVISIONS OF THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE AS BINDING UPON THE PARTIES AS IF THEY WERE ORDERED BY THE COURT AFTER A FULL HEARING. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have hereunto set their hands and seals the day and year first above written. Wi/!~C% ActJC 8~ _y/~ t ~ - Susan E. Herlt 17 . " . -~.-~-~' ,- ;'-'."_. '1,-, I I ',,~ . COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA COUNTY OF IfL ~d Personally appeared before me, a Notary public, this ;) ..- day of () (Jv~, 2003, Larry B. Herlt, known to me or satisfactorily proven to be the person whose name is subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged that he executed the same for the purposes therein contained. SS. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, notarial seal. I have hereun d!1 Not Public My Commission Expires: (SEAL) ._ NoIarial Seal S. D!'Wn Gladfelter. Notary Public Dillsburg Boro. York COunty My Commission Expires May 17. 2005 Memoer, PennsylVaniaAssociaaonotNotarisa COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA COUNTY OF Com!J('r!Q/1d 55 f~ personally appeared before me, a Notary public, this IS day ofO(~iober, 2003, Susan E. Herlt, known to me or satisfactorily 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 notarial seal. Notary Public My Commission Expire (SEAL) NOJ'MIAL SEAl. r u. KNISElY, NQQry PldlIIc u..c:~t;.~Co. -, .. I ~I N1w. 111. 2lI08 18