HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-1520DIANE S. BELIVEAU IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Plaintiff CUMBERALND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v. CIVIL ACTION -LAW
DIVORCE
MICHAEL BELIVEAU
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NOTICE TO DEFEND AND CLAIM RIGHTS
If you wish to defend against the claims set forth in the following pages, you must take
prompt action. You are warned that if you fail to do so the case may proceed without you and
the Court may enter a decree of divorce or annulment against you. A judgment may also be
entered against you for any other claim or relief requested by the Plaintiff. You may lose money
or property or other rights important to you.
When the grounds for divorce include indignities or irretrievable breakdown of marriage,
you may request marriage counseling. A list of marriage counselors is available in the Office of
the Prothonotary, Cumberland County Courthouse, High and Hanover Streets, Carlisle,
Pennsylvania 17013.
IF YOU DO NOT FILE A CLAIM FOR ALIMONY, DIVISION OF PROPERTY,
LAWYERS FEES, OR EXPENSES BEFORE A DIVORCE OR ANNULMENT IS GRANTED,
YOU MAY LOOSE THE RIGHT TO 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
32 South Bedford Street, Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 249-3166
DIANE S. BELIVEAU IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Plaintiff CUMBERALND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v CIVIL ACTION -LAW
DIVORCE
MICHAEL BELIVEAU _
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NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY OF COUNSELING
You have been named as the Defendant in a Complaint in a divorce proceeding filed in
the Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County. This notice is to advise you that in
accordance with Section 3302(d) of the Divorce Code, you may request that the Court require
you and your spouse to attend marriage counseling prior to a divorce being handed down by the
Court. A list of professional marriage counselors is available at the Domestic Relations Office,
13 North Hanover Street, Carlisle, Pennsylvania. You are advised that this list is kept as a
convenience to you and you are not bound to choose a counselor from this list. All necessary
arrangements and the cost of counseling sessions are to be borne by you and your spouse.
If you desire to pursue counseling, you must make your request for counseling within
twenty (20) days of the date on which you receive this notice. Failure to do so will constitute a
waiver of your right to request counseling.
DIANE S. BELIVEAU
Plaintiff
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MICHAEL BELIVEAU
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERALND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION -LAW
DIVORCE
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COMPLAINT UNDER SECTION 3301(c) or 3301fd)
OF THE DIVORCE CODE
AND NOW COMES Diane S. Beliveau, Plaintiff, by and through her attorney, Valerie
J. Faden, Esquire, and respectfully represents:
1. The Plaintiff is Diane S. Beliveau, an adult individual currently residing at
60 Ridgeview Drive, Etters, York County, Pennsylvania 17319.
2. The Defendant is Michael Beliveau, an adult individual currently residing at
29 North 17t" Street, Camp Hill, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17011.
3. Plaintiff and Defendant have been bona fide residents in the Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania for a period in excess of six (6) months immediately preceding the filing of this
Complaint.
4. Plaintiff and Defendant were married September 2, 1978 in East Providence,
Rhode Island.
5. There have been no prior actions of divorce or annulment between the parties in
this or any other jurisdiction.
6. Plaintiff and Defendant separated on or about February 17, 1996.
7. The causes of action and sections of the Divorce Code under which Plaintiff is
proceeding are:
A. Section 3301(c) -the marriage of the parties is irretrievably
broken.
B. Section 3301(d) -the marriage of the parties is irretrievably
broken. The parties separated on or about February 17, 1996.
8. There no children born of this marriage under 18 years of age.
9. This action is not collusive.
10. Plaintiff has been advised of the availability of marriage counseling and that
Plaintiff may have the right to request that this Honorable Court require the parties to participate
in counseling.
11. Plaintiff does not request that the Court require that she and her spouse
participate in marriage counseling prior to a divorce decree entered by this Honorable Court.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff respectfully requests this Honorable Court to enter a final
decree in divorce.
COUNT I - EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTION
12. Paragraphs 1 through 11 are incorporated herein by reference.
13. During the marriage, the parties have acquired property, both personal and real.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff requests this Honorable Court to equitably divide their
property.
COUNT II -CLAIM FOR ALIMONY
14. Paragraphs 1 through 13 are incorporated herein by reference
15. Plaintiff lacks sufficient property to provide for her reasonable needs in
accordance with the standard of living established during the marriage.
16. Plaintiff is unable to support herself in accordance with the standard of living of
the parties established during the marriage through appropriate employment.
17. Defendant is employed and enjoys a substantial income from which he is able to
contribute to the support and maintenance of Plaintiff and to pay her alimony in accordance with
the Pennsylvania Divorce Code.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff requests this Honorable Court to enter an Order awarding
Plaintiff permanent alimony from Defendant in such terms as are reasonable and adequate to
support and maintain Plaintiff in the station of life to which she has become accustomed during
the marriage.
Respectfully submitted,
By:
Valerie J. Faden quire
I.D. # 87442
676 Villa Vista Avenue
Lewisburg, PA 17837.
(570) 523-2026
VERIFICATION
I, Diane S. Beliveau, do verify that the facts contained in the foregoing Complaint
are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information, and belief. I understand
that false statements are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. X4904 relating to
unsworn falsification to authorities.
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Plaintiff CUMBERALND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v. CIVIL ACTION -LAW
DIVORCE
MICHAEL BELIVEAU
Defendant No. 07-1520
NOTICE TO DEFENDANT
If you wish to deny any of the statements set forth in this Affidavit, you must file a
Counter-Affidavit within twenty (20) days after this Affidavit has been served on you or the
statements will be admitted.
AFFIDAVIT UNDER SECTION 3301(d) OF THE DIVORCE CODE
The parties to this action separated on February 17, 1996 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 loose rights concerning alimony, division of property,
lawyer's fees or expenses if I do not claim them before a divorce is granted.
I verify that the statements made in this Affidavit are true and correct. I understand that
false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. §4904, relating to
unsworn falsification to authorities.
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DIVORCE
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ACCEPTANCE OF SERVICE
AND NOW comes Michael Beliveau, who being duly sworn according to law, deposes
and says that he is the Defendant in the above-captioned matter and has accepted service of a
true and correct copy of the Notice to Defend and Claim Rights, Notice of Availability of
Counseling and Complaint in Divorce filed on behalf of Diane S. Beliveau; and that this
Affidavit may be used for filing with the Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County,
Pennsylvania, verifying that service was made on the date below.
I, Michael Beliveau, verify that the statements made in this Acceptance of Service are
true and correct. I understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties 18
Pa.C.S. § 4904, relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
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Plaintiff CUMBERALND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v. CIVIL ACTION -LAW
DIVORCE
MICHAEL BELIVEAU
Defendant No. 07-1520
NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REQUEST ENTRY
OF SECTION 3301(d) DIVORCE DECREE
TO: MICHAEL BELIVEAU, Defendant
You have been sued in an action for divorce. You have failed to answer the complaint or
file acounter-affidavit to the Plaintiff's 3301(d) affidavit. Therefore, the Plaintiff can request the
Court to enter a final decree in divorce on or after June 12, 2007.
If you do not file with the prothonotary of the court an Answer with your signature
notarized or verified or acounter-affidavit by the above date, the court can enter a final decree in
divorce. ACounter-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 alone 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 OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL
HELP.
Cumberland County Lawyer Referral Service
32 South Bedford Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 249-316b
1-800-990-9108
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Plaintiff CUMBERALND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v. CIVIL ACTION -LAW
DIVORCE
MICHAEL BELIVEAU
Defendant No. 07-1520
AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE
AND NOW comes Michael Beliveau, who being duly sworn according to law, deposes
and says that he is the Defendant in the above-captioned matter and has accepted service of a
true and correct copy of the Notice of Intention to Request Entry of Section 3301(d) Divorce
Decree and Counter-affidavit Under Section 3301(d) of the Divorce Code and that this Affidavit
Of Service may be used for filing with the Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County,
Pennsylvania, verifying that service was made on the date below.
I, Michael Beliveau, verify that the statements made in this Affidavit of Service are true
and correct. I understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties 18
Pa.C.S. § 4904, relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
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Plaintiff
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MICHAEL BELIVEAU
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERALND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION -LAW
DIVORCE
No. 07-1520
COUNTER-AFFIDAVIT UNDER SECTION 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. 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.
^ (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 delay.
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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. §4904
relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
DATE:
MICHAEL BELIVEAU, DEFENDANT
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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DIANE S. BELIVEAU IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Plaintiff CUMBERALND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v. CIVIL ACTION -LAW
DIVORCE
MICHAEL BELIVEAU .
Defendant No. 07-1520
AFFIDAVIT
AND NOW this 18t" day of May, 2007, I, Valerie J. Faden, Esquire, attorney for
Plaintiff, hereby certify that I have served true and correct copies of the attached Notice of
Intention to Request Entry of Section 3301(d) Divorce Decree and Counter Affidavit Under '
Section 3301(d) of the Divorce Code upon the Defendant by first class mail, postage prepaid on
May 18, 2007 at Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, addressed as follows:
Mr. Michael Beliveau
29 North 17th Street
Camp Hill, PA, 17011
Valerie J. Faden, Esquire
ID# 87442
676 Villa Vista Avenue
Lewisburg, PA 17837
(570)523-2026
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Plaintiff CUMBERALND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v. CIVIL ACTION -LAW
: DIVORCE
MICHAEL BELIVEAU .
Defendant No. 07-1520
AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE
AND NOW comes Michael Beliveau, who being duly sworn according to law, deposes
and says that he is the Defendant in the above-captioned matter and has accepted service of a
true and correct copy of the Plaintiff s Affidavit Under Section 3301(d) of the Divorce Code and
that this Affidavit Of Service may be used for filing with the Court of Common Pleas of
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, verifying that service was made on the date below.
I, Michael Beliveau, verify that the statements made in this Affidavit of Service are true
and correct. I understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties 18
Pa.C.S. § 4904, relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
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MARITAL SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT
BY AND BETWEEN
DIANE S. BELIVEAU
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MARITAL SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT made this ~o day of ~j~2007, by and between DIANE
S. BELIVEAU, of York County, Pennsylvania (hereinafter referred to as "Wife"), and
MICHAEL BELIVEAU, of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania (hereinafter referred to as
"Husband").
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, the parties are Husband and Wife, having been married on September 2,
1978 in East Providence, Rhode Island; and
WHEREAS, differences have arisen between the parties, in consequence of which they
have lived separate and apart since February 17, 1997; and
WHEREAS, the parties have resolved it is not possible to continue the marital
relationship between them for reasons known to them, in consequence of which they are
living separate and apart; and
WHEREAS, Wife intends to file proceedings under Section 3301(c) and Section 3301(d)
of the Pennsylvania Divorce Code to terminate the marriage in the Court of Common Pleas of
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania; and
WHEREAS, Wife and Husband desire to settle fully and finally their respective financial
and property rights and obligations as between each other, including, without limitation, the
settling of all matters between them relating to the ownership of real and personal property, the
support and maintenance of one another and, in general, the settling of any and all claims and
possible claims by one against the other or against their respective estates.
NOW THEREFORE, the parties, intending to be legally bound, agree as follows:
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1. ADVICE OF COUNSEL: Both parties agree and acknowledge that they have had
ample and sufficient time to carefully and fully review the terms and provisions of this
Agreement. Wife has obtained legal advice and representation from Valerie J. Faden, Esquire.
Husband acknowledges that, prior to the execution of this Agreement, he has had the
opportunity to employ, consult with and be represented by separate and independent legal
counsel of his own choosing, that he has read this Agreement, and that he has had the
opportunity to have this Agreement fully explained as to the meaning and legal consequences of
this Agreement by independent counsel. Husband acknowledges that he has elected not to
obtain independent legal counsel and that he fully understands the facts upon which this
Agreement is based, that he believes this Agreement to be fair and equitable under the
circumstances, that this Agreement is being entered into freely and voluntarily by him, and that
the execution of this Agreement is not the result of any duress, undue influence, collusion or
improper or illegal Agreement or Agreements.
2. DISCLOSURE OF ASSETS: The parties warrant that they have given a full,
complete and accurate disclosure of all assets, of any nature, whether or not the assets were held
jointly or in one name alone. The remedies available to either party for violation of this
provision shall be those remedies available pursuant to law and equity including the right to
punitive and compensatory damages.
3. PERSONAL RIGHTS: Wife and Husband may and shall, at all times hereafter, live
separate and apart. Each shall be free from all control, restraint, interference and authority,
direct or indirect, by the other. Each may reside at such place or places as she or he may select.
Each may, for her or his separate use or benefit, conduct, carry on or engage in any business,
occupation, profession or employment which to her or him may seem advisable. Wife and
Husband shall not molest, harass, disturb or malign each other or the respective families of each
other, nor compel or attempt to compel the other to cohabit or dwell by any means or in any
manner whatsoever with her or him. Neither party will interfere with the use, ownership,
enjoyment or disposition of any property now owned by or hereafter acquired by the other.
4. EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTION:
A. Real Estate
(1). Marital Residence: The parties acknowledge that during their
marriage they held, as tenants by the entireties, the fee simple interest in
the marital residence located at 60 Ridgeview Drive, Etters, Pennsylvania.
The current approximate value of the marital residence is $210,000. The
parties acknowledge that Wife currently enjoys, unconditional, exclusive
possession of the marital residence. Either party may give notice to the
other party to list the marital residence for sale with a mutually acceptable
Realtor. Wife agrees to list the property within ninety (90) days of either
(a) receiving notice from Husband to list the property for sale or (b) giving
notice to Husband of her intention to list the property for sale. The parties
agree to share equally in the net proceeds from the sale of the marital
residence.
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B. Household and Personal Property
(1). The parties agree that their household and personal property has
been divided to their mutual satisfaction. Each party specifically waives,
releases, renounces and forever abandons whatever claim she or he may
have with respect to all household and personal property in the possession
of the other which shall become the sole and separate property of the other
from the date of the execution of this Agreement. Husband shall retain the
household and personal property currently in his possession as his separate
property and Wife shall retain the household and personal property
currently in her possession as her separate property.
C. Motor Vehicles
(1). The parties agree that Wife shall retain possession of the vehicle
titled in her name as her separate property and Husband shall retain the
vehicle titled in his name as his separate property. Each party shall
assume total responsibility for payment of any loans or insurance
premiums associated with his or her respective vehicle. ' i ~jfj 3 ~
D. Pensions and Retirement Benefits
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(1). Husband shall retain as his sole and separate r ert ,free from
any right, title, claim or interest of Wife, Husband's Retirement,
IRA and/or 401 K benefits valued at approximately $47,000.00. Husband ~~
shall retain as his sole and separate property, free from any right, title, ~ -Z~ j
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(2). Wife shall retain as her sole and separate property, free from any
right, title, claim or interest of Husband, Wife's Edward Jones Account
number 270-93249-1-3, valued at approximately $75,000.00 and Wife's
J.P. Morgan Account valued at approximately $25,000.00. Wife shall
retain as her sole and separate property, free from any right, title, claim or
interest of Husband, Wife's savings, pension and/or retirement accounts
with International Paper Company.
5. DISTRIBUTION OF LIABILITIES:
A. Loans
The parties acknowledge that a joint marital debt exists with respect to the
marital residence in the approximate amount of $82,350.00, with PHH
Mortgage Service, account number 0004501565. Husband agrees to
assume sole liability for this joint debt from the date of execution of this
Agreement until the sale of the marital residence, when this joint debt
shall be extinguished. Husband further agrees to assume sole liability for
any and all taxes and insurance payments associated with the use and
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maintenance of the marital residence, from the date of execution of this
Agreement until the sale of the marital residence, while holding Wife
harmless and indemnifying her from the same. Husband further
acknowledges and agrees that Wife shall enjoy exclusive possession of the
marital residence from the date of execution of this Agreement until the
marital residence is sold and that Wife shall share equally in the proceeds
of the sale of the marital residence.
B. Ongoing Liabilities
Each party shall assume the debts, encumbrances, taxes, and liens on all
the property he or she will hold subsequent to the execution date of this
Agreement. Wife shall assume responsibility for payment of all credit
card debt on accounts in Wife's sole name and Husband shall assume
responsibility for payment of all credit card debt on accounts in Husband's
sole name.
C. Past/Future Liabilities
With the exception of the mortgage, property taxes and school taxes on the
marital residence, each party represents and warrants to the other that she
or he has not incurred and will not at anytime in the future incur, any debt,
obligation, or other liability 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 incurs it, and that party agrees to pay it,
and to indemnify and hold the other party and her or his property harmless
from any and all such debts, obligations and liabilities.
D. Miscellaneous Property
Any and all property not specifically addressed in this Agreement shall be
hereafter owned by the party to whom the property is titled, and if untitled,
the party in possession. This Agreement shall constitute a sufficient bill of
sale to transfer any and all rights of such property from one party to the
other. The parties acknowledge that there are no joint bank accounts,
stocks, bonds or other forms of investments held jointly.
E. Indemnification of Wife
If any claim, action or proceeding is hereafter initiated seeking to hold
Wife liable for the debts or obligations assumed by Husband under this
Agreement, Husband will, at his sole expense, defend Wife against any
such claim, action or proceeding, whether or not well-founded, and
indemnify her and her property against any damages or loss resulting
therefrom, including, but not limited to, costs of court and actual
attorney's fees incurred by Wife in connection therewith.
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F. Indemnification of Husband
With the exception of the mortgage, property taxes and school taxes on the
marital residence, if any claim, action or proceeding is hereafter initiated
seeking to hold Husband liable for the debts or obligations assumed by
Wife under this Agreement, Wife will, at her sole expense, defend
Husband against any such claim, action or proceeding, whether or not
well-founded, and indemnify him and his property against any damages or
loss resulting therefrom, including, but not limited to, costs of court and
actual attorney's fees incurred by Husband in connection therewith.
6. SPOUSAL SUPPORT/TEMPORARY ALIMONY/ALIMONY: Both parties
waive any right or claim they may have against the other for alimony, temporary alimony and
spousal support effective upon the date of execution of this Agreement.
7. TAXES:
A. Prior Tax Years
The parties warrant that they have paid all taxes on prior returns through
the calendar year ending December 31, 2005; that they do not owe any
interest or penalties thereon; and that no tax deficiency proceeding or audit
is pending or notice thereof received. Husband shall give Wife notice of
any deficiency assessment and Wife shall give Husband notice of any
deficiency assessment of which they individually or collectively become
aware. The parties agree that should it ultimately be determined that any
deficiency and/or penalty exists with respect to any jointly filed returns,
the party responsible for the erroneous preparation and/or non-disclosure
of information which has resulted in the deficiency and/or penalty, shall be
solely responsible for the payment of the amount ultimately determined to
be due, together with interest, as well as expenses that may be incurred to
contest the assessment. If deficiencies or penalties become due as a result
of individually filed returns, the party who filed the return shall be solely
responsible for all sums due, and shall indemnify and hold harmless the
other party for any payment thereon.
B. Current Tax Year
The parties agree to cooperate in filing separate tax returns for the 2006
tax year. Wife shall claim all applicable income tax deductions for the
children in 2006 and thereafter.
S. MUTUAL COOPERATION: Each party shall on demand execute and deliver to
the other any deeds, bills of sale, assignments, consents to change of beneficiary designations,
tax returns, and other documents, and shall do or cause to be done every other act or thing that
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may be necessary or desirable to effectuate the provisions and purposes of this Agreement and
both parties agree to execute his or her consent to divorce upon request of the other party. If
either party unreasonably fails on demand to comply with this provision, that party shall pay to
the other party all attorney's fees, costs, and other expenses actually incurred as a result of such
failure.
9. WAIVER OF INHERITANCE RIGHTS: Unless otherwise specifically provided
in this Agreement, effective upon the execution date, Wife and Husband waive all rights of
inheritance in the estate of the other, any right to elect to take against the Will or any trust of the
other or in which the other has an interest. Each party waives any additional rights, which that
party has or may have by reason of their marriage, except the rights saved or created by the terms
of this Agreement. This waiver shall be construed generally and shall include, but not be limited
to, a waiver of all rights provided under the laws of Pennsylvania, or any other jurisdiction, and
shall include all rights under the Pennsylvania Divorce Code.
Notwithstanding the foregoing recitals contained in this Paragraph 10, in the event one of
the parties to this Agreement is deceased prior to the sale and distribution of proceeds from the
sale of the marital residence in conformity with the terms of Paragraphs 4 and 5 of this
Agreement, the parties agree that the surviving party to this Agreement shall be entitled to
assume full and complete ownership of the marital residence free from any claims of the estate
of the other.
10. WAIVER OF BENEFICIARY DESIGNATION. Unless otherwise specifically
set forth in this Agreement, each party specifically waives all beneficiary rights in and to any
asset, benefit or like program carrying a beneficiary designation which belongs to the other party
under the terms of this Agreement, and each party expressly states that it is her and his intention
to revoke by the terms of this Agreement any beneficiary designations naming the other which
are in effect as of the date of execution. of this Agreement. If the other party continues to be
named as beneficiary and no alternate beneficiary is otherwise designated, the beneficiary shall
be deemed to be the estate of the deceased party. However, in the event that either party
specifically designates the other party as a beneficiary after the date of execution of this
Agreement, then this waiver provision shall not bar that party from qualifying as such
beneficiary.
11. RELEASE OF CLAIMS: Wife and Husband agree that the property dispositions
provided for herein constitute an equitable distribution of their assets anal liabilities pursuant to
the Pennsylvania Divorce Code, and Wife and Husband waive any right to division of their
property except as provided for in this Agreement. Except as set forth in this Agreement, each
party hereby absolutely and unconditionally releases and forever discharges the other and her or
his heirs, executors, administrators, assigns, property and estate from any and all rights, claims,
demands or obligations arising out of or by virtue of the marital relationship of the parties
whether now existing or hereafter arising. The above release shall be effective regardless of
whether such claims arise out of any former or future acts, contracts, engagements or liabilities
of the other or by way of dower, courtesy, widow's or widower's rights, family exemption or
similar allowance, or under the intestate laws or the right to take against the spouse's will, or the
right to treat a lifetime conveyance by the other as testamentary or all other rights of a surviving
spouse to participate in a deceased spouse's estate, whether arising under the laws of
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Pennsylvania, any state, commonwealth or territory of the United States, or any other country.
Except for the obligations of the parties contained in this Agreement and such rights are
expressly reserved herein, each party gives to the other by the execution of this Agreement an
absolute and unconditional release and discharge from all causes of action, claims, rights or
demands whatsoever in law or in equity, which either party ever had or now has against the
other.
12. WAIVER OF PROCEDURAL RIGHTS: This Agreement constitutes an equitable
division of the parties' marital property. The parties have determined that the division of this
property conforms with regard to the rights of each party. The division of existing marital
property is not intended by the parties to constitute in any way a sale or exchange of assets, and
the division is being effectuated without the introduction of outside funds or other property not
constituting the marital estate. Both parties hereby waive the following procedural rights:
• The right to obtain an inventory and appraisement of all marital and separate
property as defined by the Pennsylvania Divorce Code
• The right to obtain an income and expense statement of the other party as
provided by the Pennsylvania Divorce Code
• The right to have the Court determine which property is marital and which is non-
marital, and equitably distribute between the parties that property which the Court
determines to be marital
• The right to have the Court decide any other rights, remedies, privileges, or
obligations covered by this Agreement, or any possible claims not addressed in
this Agreement
13. PRESERVATION OF RECORDS: Each party will keep and preserve for a period
of six (6) years from the date of the divorce decree all financial records relating to the marital
estate, and each party will allow the other party access to those records in the event of tax
audits.
14. SEVERABILITY: If any provision of this Agreement is held by a court of
competent jurisdiction to be void, invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall
nevertheless survive and continue in full force and effect without being impaired or invalidated
in any way.
15. MODIFICATION /BREACH: No modification, rescission, or amendment to this
Agreement shall be effective unless in writing signed by each of the parties. In the absence of
modification by mutual agreement, the parties shall first make a good faith effort to resolve any
modification issues through an Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) process, such as
Mediation or Collaborative Law, before pursing litigation. If either party breaches any
provision of this Agreement, the other party shall have the right, to sue for damages for such
breach, or seek such other remedies or relief as may be available to her or him. The non-
breaching party shall be entitled to recover from the breaching party all costs, expenses and
legal fees actually incurred in the enforcement of the rights of the non-breaching party.
16. WAIVER OF BREACH: The waiver by one party of any breach of this Agreement
by the other party will not be deemed a waiver of any other breach of any provision of this
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Agreement.
17. APPLICABLE LAW: All acts contemplated by this Agreement shall be construed
and enforced under the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in effect as of the date of
execution of this Agreement.
18. DATE OF EXECUTION: The "date of execution" or "execution date" of this
Agreement shall be defined as the date first written above on Page 2 of this Agreement. This
Agreement shall become effective and binding upon both parties on the execution date.
19. EFFECT OF RECONCILIATION. COHABITATION OR DIVORCE:
This Agreement shall remain in full force and effect and shall not be abrogated even if the parties
effect a reconciliation, cohabit as husband and wife or attempt to effect a reconciliation. This
Agreement also shall continue in full force and effect in the event of the parties' divorce. There
shall be no modification or waiver of any of the terms unless made in writing by the parties.
20. HEADINGS NOT PART OF AGREEMENT: Any headings preceding the text of
the several paragraphs and subparagraphs are inserted solely for convenience of reference and
shall not constitute a part of this Agreement nor shall they affect its meaning, construction or
effect.
21. AGREEMENT BINDING ON PARTIES AND HEIRS: This Agreement shall
bind the parties and their respective heirs, executors, administrators, legal representatives,
assigns, and successors in any interest of the parties.
22. ENTIRE AGREEMENT: Each party acknowledges that she or he has carefully
read this Agreement and that she or he has had ample opportunity to discuss its provisions with
an attorney of her or his own choice and that she or he has executed this Agreement voluntarily.
This instrument expresses the entire agreement between the parties concerning the subjects it
purports to cover and supersedes any and all prior agreements between the parties.. This
Agreement should be interpreted fairly and simply, and not strictly for or against either party.
23. AGREEMENT TO BE INCORPORATED BUT NOT MERGED: This
Agreement shall be incorporated in a decree of divorce for purposes of enforcement only, but
otherwise shall not be merged into said decree. The parties shall have the right to enforce this
Agreement under the Pennsylvania Divorce Code, and in addition, shall retain any remedies in
law or in equity under this Agreement as an independent contract. Such remedies in law or
equity are specifically not waived or released.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto set their hands and seals on the dates of
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DIANE S. BELIVEAU, Wife MICHAEL BELIVEAU, Husband
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BEFORE ME, the undersigned authority, on this day personally appeared DIANE S.
BELIVEAU, known to me to be the person who executed the foregoing instrument, and who
acknowledged to me that she executed the same for the purposes and considerations therein
expressed.
GIVEN UNDER MY HAND AND SEAL OF OFFICE this ~ day of
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KAREN E. EVANS, Notary Public
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BEFORE ME, the undersigned authority, on this day personally appeared MICHAEL
BELIVEAU, known to me to be the person who executed the foregoing instrument, and who
acknowledged to me that he executed the same for the purposes and considerations therein
expressed.
GIVEN UNDER MY HAND AND SEAL OF OFFICE this ~~ day of ~ ,
2007.
Notary Public
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
STEPHANIETNEBLL NoEtary Public
Camp Hill Boro, Cumberland County
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DIANE S. BELIVEAU : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Plaintiff CUMBERALND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v. CIVIL ACTION -LAW
DIVORCE
MICHAEL BELIVEAU
Defendant No. 07-1520
PRAECIPE TO TRANSMIT RECORD
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
1. Grounds for divorce: the marriage is irretrievably broken and the parties have
lived separate and apart since February 17, 1996.
2. Date and manner of service of Complaint and Affidavit: Defendant's Acceptance
of Service executed on March 26, 2007 for the Complaint and Defendant's Affidavit of Service
executed on April 24, 2007 for Plaintiffs 3301(d) Affidavit.
3. Date of Service of the Notice of Intention to Request Entry of Section 3301(d)
Divorce Decree and Counter Affidavit: Defendant's Affidavit of Service executed on May 19,
2007 for Notice of Intention to Request Entry of Section 3301(d) Divorce Decree and Counter
Affidavit.
4. Related claims pending: All matters have been resolved pursuant to the Marital
Settlement Agreement reached by the parties dated March 26, 2007 and are incorporated, but not
merged, into the Decree. See paragraph 23, page 9 of the Agreement.
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Valerie J. Fa ,Esquire
I.D. # 87442
676 Villa Vista Avenue
Lewisburg, PA
(570) 523-2026
Attorney for Plaintiff
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OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY
STATE OF PENNA.
Diane S. Beliveau
Plaintiff
VERSUS
Michael Beliveau
Defendant
N O. 2007-01520 civil
DECREE IN
DIVORCE
AND NOW, ~~ 2007, IT IS ORDERED AND
Diane S. Belt~veau
DECREED THAT _ PLAINTIFF,
AND Michael BellyeaU DEFENDANT,
ARE DIVORCED FROM THE BONDS OF MATRIMONY.
THE COURT RETAINS JURISDICTION OF THE FOLLOWING CLAIMS WHICH HAVE
BEEN RAISED OF RECOR THIS ACTION FOR WHICH A FINAL ORDER HAS NOT
YET BEEN ENTERED;
All matters have been resolved pursuant to the Marital Settlement
Agreement reached by the parties dated March 26, 2007 and are
incorpora~~d but not merged, into this Decree.
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