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TAWNY A L. BUCHER,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
FRANCIS D. BUCHER,
Defendant
: NO.DI-J..fr.~'f
: IN DIVORCE
CIVIL TERM
NOTICE TO DEFEND AND CLAIM RIGHTS
You have been sued in Court. If you wish to defend against the claims set forth in the
following pages, you must take prompt action. You are warned that if you fail to do so, the case
will proceed without you and a decree of divorce or annulmenl may be entered against you for
any claim or relief requested in these papers by the Plaintiff. You may lose money or property
or other righls important to you, including custody or visitation of your children.
When lhe ground for the divorce is indignities or irrelrievable breakdown of the
marriage, you may request marriage counseling. A lisl of marriage counselors is available in the
Office of the Prothonotary at Cumberland County Courthouse, Carlisle, Cumberland County,
Pennsylvania, 17013.
IF YOU DO NOT FILE A CLAIM FOR ALIMONY, DIVISION OF MARITAL
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
Two Liberty Avenue
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
(717) 249-3166
TAWNY A L. BUCHER,
Plainliff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYL VANIA
v.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
FRANCIS D. BUCHER,
Defendant
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IN DIVORCE (
CIVIL TERM
COMPLAINT IN DIVORCE
NO FAULT
I. Plaintiff is Tawnya L. Bucher, an adult individual currently residing at 2722A Ritner
Highway, Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
2. Defendant is Francis D. Bucher, an adull individual currently residing at 2722A
Ritner Highway, Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
3. Plainliff is a bonafide resident of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and has been
so for alleast six months immedialely previous to the filing of this Complaint.
4. Plaintiff and Defendant were married on October 10, 1987, in Boiling Springs,
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
5. There have been no other prior actions for divorce or annulment between the parties.
6. Neither lhe Plaintiff nor the Defendant are members of lhe United States Armed
Forces or its Allies.
7. Plaintiff has been advised of the availability of counseling and the right to request
that the Court require the parties to participate in counseling. Knowing this, Plaintiff
does nol desire that the Court require the parties 10 participate in counseling.
8. Plaintiff and Defendant are citizens of the United States of America.
9. The parties' marriage is irretrievably broken.
10. Plaintiff desires a divorce based upon the belief lhat the Defendant will, ninely (90)
days from lhe date of the filing of this Complaint, consent to this divorce.
Respectfully submitted,
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Marylou
Attorney for laintiff
GRIFFIE & ASSOCIATES
200 North Hanover Street
Carlisle, P A 17013
(717) 243-5551
(800) 347-5552
VERIFICATION
I verify that the statements made in the foregoing document are true and correct. I
undersland lhat false stalements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. Section
4904, relating to unsworn falsifications to authorities.
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Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYL VANIA
vs.
FRANCIS D. BUCHER,
Defendant,
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: NO. 01-4694 CIVIL TERM
: IN DNORCE
AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE
AND NOW, this 23rc1 day of August, 2001, comes Marylou Matas, Esquire,
Attorney for Plaintiff, and states that she mailed a certified and true copy of a Complaint in
Divorce to the Defendant, Francis D. Bucher, at his address of 2722-A Ritner Highway,
Carlisle, Pennsylvania, by certified mail, restricted delivery, return receipt requested. A
copy of said receipt is attached hereto indicaling service was made on August 18, 200 I.
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TAWNYAL. BUCHER,
Plaintiffi'Pelilioner
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
FRANCIS D. BUCHER, : NO. 01-4694 CIVIL TERM
Defendant/Respondent : IN DIVORCE
PETITION FOR ALIMONY PENDENTE LITE,
INTERIM COUNSEL FEES AND EXPENSES
AND NOW comes Pelitioner, Tawnya L. Bucher, by and through her counsel of records,
Marylou Matas, Esquire, and petilions the Court as follows:
I. Your Petitioner is the above named Plaintiff, Tawnya L. Bucher, an adull individual
whose currenl mailing address is P.O. Box 331, Newville, Cumberland County,
Pennsylvania.
2. Your Respondenl is the above named Defendanl, Francis D. Bucher, an adull
individual currently residing al 2722A Ritner Highway, Carlisle, Cumberland
County, Pennsylvania.
3. Petilioner's date of birth is July 5, 1964, and her Social Security number is 198-52-
1527.
4. Respondenl's dale of birth is Augusl14, 1957, and his Social Security number is 172.
52-4278.
5. The divorce aclion filed to the above dockeled number in the Court of Common Pleas
of Cumberland County requesls a divorce based upon Seclion 3301(c) of the Divorce
Code of 1980 as amended.
6. Pelilioner has employed counsel and will incur certain costs and expenses in pursuit
of the aforemenlioned divorce aclion, but is wilhout sufficienl assels or income to
support herself, pay for attorney's fees, or pay for the costs and expenses associaled
wilh this aclion.
7. Respondenl has sufficienl income and earning capacity, as well as assels, 10 support
lhe Petitioner or to assisl in supporting Petitioner, and 10 pay alimony pendenle lile 10
Pelitioner, as well as assisl in paying her counsel fees, cosls and expenses.
8. Pelilioner no longer resides in lhe property owned by Respondent and Respondenl is
providing no financial assistance 10 Pelilioner.
WHEREFORE, Pelilioner requesl you Honorable Court to enter an Order of Alimony
Pendenle Lite, Interim Counsel Fees, Costs and Expenses in lhis matter.
Respeclfully submitted,
Marylou
Attorney r Plaintiff/Petitioner
GRIFFIE & ASSOCIATES
200 North Hanover Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-5551
(800) 347-5552
YERIFICA nON
I verify lhal lhe slalements made in the foregoing document are true and correct. I
understand that false slalements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. Seclion
4904, relaling 10 unsworn falsificalions 10 authorities.
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TAWNY A 1. BUCHER,
Plainliff/Pelilioner
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: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
FRANCIS D. BUCHER, : NO. 01-4694 CIVIL TERM
Defendant/Respondent : IN DIVORCE
DRS ATTACHMENT FOR APL PROCEEDINGS
PETITIONER
NAME Tawnya L. Bucher
ADDRESS P.O. Box 331, Newville, PA 17241
BIRTH DATE July 5, 1964
SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER 198-52-1527
HOME PHONE
WORK PHONE (717) 249-3111
EMPLOYER NAME Ross
EMPLOYER ADDRESS Carlisle, P A
JOB TITLE/POSITION splitter
DATE EMPLOYMENT COMMENCED 1992
GROSS PAY
NET PAY #2,103.24
OTHER INCOME none
ATTORNEY'S NAME Marylou Matas, Esquire
ATTORNEY'S ADDRESS 200 North Hanover Street, Carlisle, P A 17013
ATTORNEY'S PHONE NUMBER (717) 243-5551
RESPONDENT
NAME Francis D. Bucher
ADDRESS 2722A Ritner Highway, Carlisle, P A 17013
BIRTH DATE August 14, 1957
SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER 172-52-4278
HOME PHONE
WORK PHONE
EMPLOYER NAME Carlisle, Syntec
EMPLOYER ADDRESS Carlisle, P A 17013
JOB TITLEIPOSITION laborer
DATE EMPLOYMENT COMMENCED
GROSS PAY
NET PAY $3,735.27
OTHER INCOME $564.84 for child support per month
ATTORNEY'S NAME Michael A. Scherer
ATTORNEY'S ADDRESS 17 West South Street, Carlisle, P A 17013
ATTORNEY'S PHONE NUMBER (717) 249-6873
MARRIAGE INFORMATION
DATE OF MARRIAGE October 10, 1987
PLACE OF MARRIAGE Boiling Springs, P A
DATE OF SEPARATION August 3, 2001
ADDRESS OF LAST MARITAL 2722A Ritner Highway
HOME Carlisle, P A 17013
DESCRIPTION OF DOCUMENT Petition for APL
RAISING APL CLAIM
DATE APL DOCUMENT FILED December 3,2001
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Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYL VANIA
v.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
TERESA D. JUMPER,
Defendant
NO. 01-5462 CIVIL TERM
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this 6th day of December, 2001, upon consideration of Defendant's
Petition Requesting Counseling, a Rule is hereby issued upon Plaintifflo show cause why
the relief requested should not be granled.
RULE RETURNABLE within 20 days of service.
BY THE COURT,
Steven C. Courtney, Esq.
3211 North Front Street
P.O. Box 5300
Harrisburg, P A 1711 0-0300
Attorney for Plaintiff
Robert L. O'Brien, Esq.
17 West Soulh Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
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TAWNYA L. BUCHER,
PlaintiID'Petitioner
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
VS.
CML ACTION - DIVORCE
FRANCIS D. BUCHER,
Defendant/Respondent
NO. 01-4694 CIVIL TERM
IN DIVORCE
DR# 31321
PacseS# 695104111
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this 2nd day of Janllll1Y, 2002, upon consideration of the attached Petition for
Alimony Pendente Lite and/or counsel fees, it is hereby directed that the parties and their respective
counsel appear before R.I. Shaddav on Januarv 28. 2002 at 9:00 A.M. for a conference, at 13 N. Hanover
St., Carlisle, PA 17013, after which the conference officer may recommend that an Order for Alimolty
Pendente Lite be entered.
YOU are further ordered to bring to the conference:
(I) a true copy of your most recent Federal Income Tax Return, including W-2's as filed
(2) your pay stubs for the preceding six (6) months
(3) the Income and Expeltse Statement attached to this order, completed as required by Rule
I91O.11!D
(4) verification of child care expenses
(5) proof of medical coverage which you may have, or may have available to you
IF you fail to appear for the conference or bring the required documents. the Court may issue a
warrant for your arrest.
BY THE COURT,
George E. Hoffer, President Judge
Mail copies on
1-3-02 to:
Petitioner
< Respondent
Marylou Matas, Esquire
Michael Scherer, Esquire t' L
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YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO A LAWYER, WHO MAY ATTEND THE CONFERENCE AND
REPRESENT YOU. 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 MAY GET
LEGAL HELP.
CUMBERLAND COUNTY BAR ASSOCIA nON
2 LIBERTY A VB.
CARLISLE, PENNSYLVANIA 17013
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In the Court of Common Pleas of CUMBERLAND County, Pennsylvania
DOMESTIC RELATIONS SECTION
TAWNYA L. BUCHER ) Docket Number 01-4694 CIVIL
Plaintiff /Petitioner )
Ys. ) PACSES Case Number 695104111 /D31321
FRANCIS D. BUCHER )
Defendant /Respondent ) Other State ID Number
ORDER
AND NOW, to wit on this
28TH DAY OF JANUARY, 2002
IT IS HEREBY
ORDERED that the 0 Complaint for Support or 0 Petition to Modify or (i) Other
ALIMONY PENDENTE LITE
filed on
12/07/01
in the above captioned
matter is dismissed without prejudice due to:
PLAINTIFF HAVING A DUTY OF SUPPORT FOR THE PARTIES' TWO CHILDREN AND THE
APL AMOUNT OFFSETS THE CHILD SUPPORT OBLIGATION.
o The Complaint or Petition may be reinstated upon written application of the plaintiff
petitioner.
BY THE COURT:
DRO: RJ Shadday
xc: petitioner
respondent
Marylou Matas, Esquire
Michael Scherer, Esquire
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MELISSA K. TONER,
Plaintiff
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO.2001-4338 CIVIL TERM
KENNETH J. TONER,
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN CUSTODY
MOTION FOR CONTINUANCE
1. Movant is Robert L. O'Brien, Esquire, attorney for the Plaintiff in lhe
above-captioned custody matter.
2. Movant and his client are negotiating a custody agreement and have
substantially concluded the negotiations, but the agreement has to be prepared and
signed by the parties.
WHEREFORE, Movant requests that the custody hearing scheduled for
8:45 a.m. on Wednesday, January 30, 2002, be continued generally and rescheduled
upon the application of either party in the event that an agreed to custody schedule is
not signed.
Respectfully submitted,
O'BRIEN, BARIC & SCHERER
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Attorney for Plaintiff
I.D. # 28351
17 Wesl Soulh Street
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
(717) 249-6873
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Plaintiff
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 2001-4338 CIVIL TERM
KENNETH J. TONER,
Defendanl
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN CUSTODY
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I hereby certify that on January 28, 2002, I, Robert L. O'Brien, Esquire, did serve
a copy of the Motion for Continuance by first class U.S. mail, postage prepaid, to the
parties listed below, as follows:
Lindsay Gingrich Maclay, Esquire
Hanft and Knight, P.C.
19 Brookwood Avenue, Suite 106
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
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PlaintifflPetitioner
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
VS.
CIVIL ACTION - DIVORCE
FRANCIS D. BUCHER,
DefendantJRespondent
NO. 2001-4694 CIVIL TERM
IN DIVORCE
DR# 31321
PacseS# 695104111
DEMAND FOR HEARING
DATE OF ORDER: January 28, 2002
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FOR: Dismissal of Alimony Pendente Lite
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TAWNYA L.BUCHER,
Plainliff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: No.01-4694 CIVIL TERM
FRANCIS D. BUCHER,
Defendant
: IN DIVORCE
DEFENDANT'S AMENDED COMPLAINT
IN DIVORCE PURSUANT TO SECTIONS 3301(c)
and 3301(d) OF THE DIVORCE CODE
AND NOW comes the Plaintiff, Tawnya L. Bucher, by and through her attorneys, Irwin &
McKnight, and files this Amended Complaint in divorce against the Defendant, Francis D. Bucher,
averring as follows:
COUNT I - DIVORCE
I. - 10.
The averments set forth paragraphs one (I) through ten (10) of Plaintiffs
Complaint are incorporated herein as if fully set forth.
II. The Plaintiff and the Defendant have lived separate and apart since or about
August, 2001.
12. Pursuant to the Divorce Code, Sections 3301(c) arld 3301(d), the Plaintiff avers as
the grounds upon which this action is based that the marriage between the parties is irretrievably
broken.
COUNT II - EOUlTABLE DISTRIBUTION
13. Plaintiff and Defendant have acquired property, both real and personal, during
their marriage.
14. Defendant requests the Court to equitably divide, distribute or assign the marital
property between the parties in such proportion as the Court deems just after consideration of all
relevant factors.
WHEREFORE, Defendant respectfully requests the Court to enter an Order equitably
distributing the parties' marital property pursuant to Section 3502(d) of the Divorce Code and for
such further relief as the Court may deem equitable and just.
COUNT III
ALIMONY AND COUNSEL FlmS
15. Plaintiff is unable to provide for, or afford her counsel fees, expenses and costs
during the pendency of this divorce action, and through its resolution.
16. Plaintiff is without sufficient property and otherwise unable to financially support
herself through appropriate employment.
17. Defendant is presently employed and receiving a substantial income and benefits
and is able to pay for counsel fees, expenses and costs, as well as alimony, and alimony pendente
lite for the Plaintiff.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff requests the Court to enter an ordering requiring Defendant to
pay for Plaintiff s counsel fees, expenses and costs as well as providing for payment of an
appropriate alimony and alimony pendente lite to Plaintiff.
Respectfully submitted,
IRWIN & McKNIGHT
Dated: June 23, 2004
By:~.J.A ill, 4
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Supreme Court LD. No. 83776
West Pomfret Professional Building
60 West Pomfret Street
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013-3222
(717) 249-2353
Attorney for Plaintiff
Tawnya L. Bucher
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
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I, Douglas G. Miller, Esquire, do hereby certify that I have served a true and correct copy
of the foregoing document upon the persons indicated below by first class United States mail,
postage paid in Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013, on the date set forth below:
MICHAEL A. SCHERER, ESQUIRE
O'BRIEN, BARIC & SCHERER
17 WEST SOUTH STREET
CARLISLE, PA 17013
Date: June 23, 2004
IRWIN & McKNIGHT
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Supreme Court J.D. No. 83776
West Pomfret Professional Building
60 West Pomfret Street
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013-3222
(717) 249-2353
Attorney for Plaintiff
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TAWNYA L.BUCHER,
Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYL VANIA
v.
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: No. 01-4694 CIVIL TERM
FRANCIS D. BUCHER,
Defendanl
: IN DIVORCE
PLAINTIFF'S MOTION TO COMPEL
ANSWERS TO DISCOVERY
AND NOW, comes the Plaintiff, Tawnya L. Bucher, by and through her attorneys, Irwin
& McKnight and files the following Motion:
I. On or about August 2, 2001, Plaintiff filed a Divorce Complaint, initiating this
action.
2. On or about July 30, 2003, Plaintiff served upon Defendant Interrogatories and
Request for Production of Documents. The Interrogatories are attached hereto and incorporated
herein by reference as Exhibit "A". The Request for Production of Documents is attached hereto
and incorporated herein by reference as Exhibit "B".
3. On October 22,2003, counsel for Plaintiff wrote to Defendant's counsel
requesting responses to their discovery requests.
4. On April 27, 2004, counsel for Plaintiff wrote a second letter to Defendant's
counsel requesting responses to their discovery requests.
5. To date, Defendant has not filed answers or objf:ctions to either the Request for
Production of Documents or the Interrogatories.
6. The information sought in these discovery requests is essential to the Plaintiff in
order to properly prepare for the upcoming hearing with the Divorce Master.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff Tawnya L. Bucher respectfully requests this Honorable Court to
enter an Order directing that Defendant, Francis Bucher, respond to the Request for Production
of Documents and Interrogatories or face additional sanction under the Pennsylvania Rules of
Civil Procedure.
Respectfully submitted,
IRWIN & MCKNIGHT
Dated:July 13,20041
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Douglas l Mil(er, Esquire
Supreme Court ill Number: 83776
West Pomfret Professional Building
60 West Pomfret Street
Carlisle, P A 17013
(717) 249-2353
Attorney for Plaintiff
EXHIBIT "A"
TAWNYA L.BUCHER,
Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: No. 01-4694 CIVIL TERM
FRANCIS D. BUCHER,
Defendant
: IN DIVORCE
PLAINTIFF'S INTERROGATORIES TO DEFENDANT
TO: Francis D. Bucher, Plainliff
do Michael A. Scherer, Esquire
O'brien, Baric & Scherer
17 West South Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that pursuant to Pa. R. Civ. P. 4005 and 4006,
YOU ARE REQUIRED TO ANSWER THESE INTERROGA.TORIES within thirty (30) days.
These Interrogatories shall be deemed to be continuing Interrogatories, and you are under a
continuing obligation to update your Answers. The Answers must be signed by the person
making them, and the objections must be signed by the attorney making them. The Answers
shall be inserted in the space provided. If there is insufficient space to answer an Interrogatory
the remainder of the Answer shall follow on a supplemental sheet. Each Interrogatory is
intended to require a complete disclosure of all information and evidence presently in
Defendant's possession that pertains to such Interrogatory. The person(s) responsible for
answering such Interrogatory must be identified along with their titles and addresses. Each
person answering an Interrogatory must separately verify that they have answered the
Interrogatory truthfully to the best of their knowledge and belief.
IRWIN, McKNIGHT & HUGHES
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no., W-,2003
. Mille , Esquire
Supreme _ourt J.D. # 83776
West Pomfret Professional Building
60 West Pomfret Street
Carlisle, PA 17013.3222
(71 7) 249.2353
Attorney for Plaintiff
DEFINITIONS
Unless negaled by the contexl of the Interrogatory, the: following definitions are to be
considered to be applicable to all Interrogatories conlained herein:
1. "You" or "yours" means lhe Plaintiff and/or all corporalions, partnerships or sole
proprietorships that Plaintiff owns or in which he/she has a conlrolling interesl, and any
employee, agent servant or independent contractor of Plaintiff:
2. "Plainliff" unless olherwise specified, shall mean the Plaintiff answering the
Inlerrogalories.
3. "IdenlifY" or "idenlifY" when used with reference to a document, shall mean to:
(a) stale the dale; (b) identifY the aulhor (and, if different, the originator, and/or signers); (c)
identifY the addressees (and, if different, lhe recipients); (d) stale the present (or last known)
locations of the original and all copies and identifY all custodians; and, (e) state whelher Plaintiff,
or anyone acling on Plaintiff's behalf, is in possession of the original or a copy of the document
all with sufficienl particularity 10 salisfY the requirements for ills inclusion in a request for
inspection and copying pursuant to Pa. R. Civ. P. 4009.
4. "IdentifY" or "idenlifY" when used with referenl:e to an oral statement,
representalion or conversalion shall mean 10: (a) idenlify lhe person making each slatemenl, the
person to whom each stalement was made, and all other persons present at the lime of each
statemenl; (b) state the place where such stalement or conversation was held; or (c) ifby
telephone, identifY the person making the call and stale the pla(:es where the persons
participating in lhe call were located; and, (d) describe in delail the subslance of each statement
or conversation.
5. "IdenlifY" or "identifY" when used with reference 10 a person shall mean to slate
the: (a) full name; (b) title; (c) current posilion and business afftliation; (d) lhe person whom
he/she was representing or acting for; (e) current business addn:ss (or last known, with indication
of the dale oflhe last knowledge); and, (f) currenl address of residence (or last known, with
indication of the date of the last knowledge).
6. "Document" means any written, printed, recorded or other graphic matter,
whelher produced, reproduced or stored on paper, cards, tapes, :5Im, eleclronic facsimile,
computer slorage devices or any olher medium and includes, bul is not limiled to originals, every
copy with any note or change thereon, drafts, every other date compilation from which lhis
information can be obtained, and the information necessary 10 translate the compiled data into
usable form.
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7. "Person" or "individual" means a natural person, a partnership, a corporation, an
unincorporated association, a government (or agency thereof), a quasi-public entity, or other
form of entity.
8. "Location" means the address and the separate office, room or other specific
designation, if any is possible.
9. "Describe," and/or "state" and/or "list" shall m.:an 10 set forth fully and
unambiguously every facl relevanl to the Answer called for by lhe Interrogalory of which
Plaintiff or its agents, employees or representatives have knowledge.
10. "Date" means lhe exacl day, month and year if ascertainable, or if not, lhe besl
approximalion including relationship to other events. .
11. No answer is 10 be left blank. Ifthe answer to an inlerrogalory or subparagraph of
an inlerrogalory is "none" or "unknown," such slalemenl musl be written in lhe answer. If the
question is inapplicable, "N/ A" must be written in the answer. If an answer is omitted because
of the claim of privilege, the basis of privilege is 10 be stated.
12. These interrogatories are continuing, and any information secured subsequent to
the filing of your answers which would have been includable in the answers had it been known
or available, are to be supplied by supplemental answers.
13. Ifaddilional space is required for an answer, attach a supplemental answer sheet
that clearly idenlifies the inlerrogatory number or numbers.
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INTERROGATORIES
1.
Slale your full name, age with dale of birth, residence :and post office address, home
lelephone number, social security number and presenl military status.
ANSWER:
2.
Slate your educalional background since graduation from high school. Include all
educalional inslitulions attended, dales of attendance, and degn:es or certificates oblained.
ANSWER:
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3.
If you are living separate and apart from your spouse, please stale what you consider to
be the date of separation and why you consider that to be lhe date of separation.
ANSWER:
4.
With reference to any previous marriage by you, idenlify fully:
a. The date and place of marriage.
b. The name of prior spouse.
c. The names, ages, dale of birth and addresses of any children, including name of
custodial parent for any dependent children.
d. The dale, place, and reason or cause of lerminalion or dissolulion of marriage.
ANSWER:
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5.
IdenlifY any physical, menial or emotional disability that you believe impairs your
earning capacity.
ANSWER:
6.
IdenlifY lhe names, addresses and telephone numbers of any of your employers for the
pasl three (3) years, and further identify the date you commenced and completed your
employment, your job litle or position, and the hours and rale of payor earnings, setting forth
particularly your gross average weekly salary, wages, commissions and overtime pay. Include
bonuses, gratuities, expense and drawing accounts and allowances for transportation and other
accommodations and expenses. If there is a contracl of employmenl, state lhe terms lhereof or, if
in wriling, attach a copy hereto.
ANSWER:
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7.
A. Are you self-employed or do you conduct a business or a profession as a sole proprietor,
partner, or corporation?
ANSWER:
B. If your Answer is in the affirmative, identifY fully:
a. The nalure of the business lhereof.
b. The name, address, and lelephone number of the business lhereof.
ANSWER:
C. If your Answer is a partnership, list the names and addresses of all partners and the extent
of their interest therein.
ANSWER:
D. If your Answer is a corporation, list the names and addresses of all directors, officers and
shareholders, the extent of their shareholdings and the relationship to you of all partners,
shareholders, directors and officers.
ANSWER:
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8.
With reference 10 the enterprises set forth in question #7, identifY where the books and
records thereof are kepi, the name and address of lhe person in whose charge they are and the
name and address of any accounlants and auditors whose services are used.
ANSWER:
9.
With reference to the enlerprises sel forth in queslion #7, identifY the following:
a. Your percentage inlerest in said enterprise including the dale you acquired your
inilial inlerest and any subsequent inlerest.
b. The date and amounl of any conlribulions made by you to said enterprise within
lhe last three (3) years
c. Whether you have sold, gifted or otherwise disposed of all or part of your inlerest
staling the date, percentage of interest involved, and lhe terms of sale or olher
disposition.
d. Any loans made by you 10 lhe enlerprise or by the enlerprise 10 you, or any
redemptions, dividends, or return of contribulions wilhin the past lhree (3) years.
ANSWER:
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10.
A. Identify fully:
a. Your average weekly lake home pay.
b. The itemized deductions laken from your gross earnings or other pay, including
but not limiled to taxes, insurance, FICA, savings, and loans.
ANSWER:
B. As to each of your Federal income tax returns for lhe last lhree (3) years, attach copies of
lhe relurns hereto and idenlify fully:
a. The gross income and source thereof.
b. The net laxable income.
ANSWER:
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II.
A. Is there a wage execution or order to payout of income earnings?
ANSWER:
B. If your Answer is in the affirmative, idenlif'y how much is laken from your earnings each
week, for whose benefil and whal is lhe balance due.
ANSWER:
12.
Itemize all currenl income benefils or inleresls in any qualified or unqualified deferred
compensalion arrangemenl or relirement program, such as, but nOllimited to IRAs, Keogh Plans,
~OI(K) Plans, pensions, annuilies, retirement plans, profit sharing plan, stock bonus plan, stock
option plan, or thrift plan identif'ying lhe name, source, type and amount of each, including any
amount you may currently be receiving from said interest.
ANSWER:
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13.
If you own or have any interesl in an aulomobile, truck, camper, mobile home,
motorcycle, boal, aiI]Jlane or vehicle of any nature, idenlify each ilem and your interest therein,
stating the make, model, year, price paid therefor, its present value, current mileage, localion and
the name and address of any co-owners.
ANSWER:
14.
IdentifY the nalure of any lien or securily interest to which any of the ilems Iisled by you
in the Answerlo the preceding queslion are subjecl, identifYing the name and address of the
holder thereof, the holder's relationship to you, the amounl and frequency of payments you make
thereon, the balance due, and whether you are current in making said payments.
ANSWER:
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15.
Itemize all bank and savings and loan associalion accounls, time deposits, certificales of
deposit, treasury noles, savings clubs and checking accounts in your name or in which you have
an interest, showing the name and address of each deposilory, the present balance therein, lhe
name and address in which each is registered and the presenllocation and cuslodian of lhe
deposil books or certificates. IdentifY all bank accounts and g:ive account numbers.
ANSWER:
16.
IdentifY whether you own any household goods, furniture, jewelry, anliques, art work,
Dale Earnhardt collection, NASCAR collection, or other items of value eilher individually or as
a colleclion exceeding $500.00, setting forth for each item, or collection, as the case may be, a
description, the dale of acquisition, purchase price or value at a';quisition if not purchased, your
opinion as to the fair market value, and present localion.
ANSWER:
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17.
Itemize all shares of slock, securities, bonds, mutual funds, municipal bonds, money
market funds, gold funds and other inveslments, olher than real estate, in your name or in which
you have an inleresl, showing where and in whose name they are regislered, the identity of each
ilem, its market value, the amounl of dividends or olher income paid by each, and the present
localion and cuslodian of all certificates or evidence of such inveslments.
ANSWER:
18.
A. Duringlhe last three (3) years have you sold, transferred or otherwise disposed of any
items referred to or idenlified in response to questions 13 lhrough 17, or any interest therein, to
other than your spouse?
ANSWER:
B. If your Answer is in lhe affirmalive, idenlifY fully:
a. Which ilems were sold, transferred or otherwise disposed of.
b. To whom each ilem was sold, lransferred or otherwise disposed of.
c. The dates of the lransaclion and lhe consideralion received for each.
ANSWER:
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19.
As to all real estate which you own or in which you have an interest, identifY fully:
a. The localion, type of property and deed referen<;es.
b. The current appraisal value of such property.
c. The date of purchase and price paid.
d. The name and address of all co-owners and the amount of their interest.
e. The name and amounl of mortgages lhereon, thll balance due thereon and the
name and address of the mortgagee.
f. If it is income property, the name of all tenants or occupanls and the annual renl
paid by each.
g. The ilemized operaling expenses, including bul not limiled 10 laxes, mortgage
payments, insurance, heating fuel, water and other utililies.
ANSWER:
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20.
If you have sold or otherwise disposed of any real estate or interest therein in the past
three (3) years, identit'y fully:
a. The localion and type of property.
b. The date of sale, selling price and original cost thereof.
c. The name and address of the purchaser.
d. The relalionship of the purchaser to you.
e. The disposilion of the proceeds of lhe sale.
ANSWER:
21.
List all life insurance policies in which you are the insured or beneficiary showing as to
each policy:
a. The name of the company, the face amount and lhe policy number.
b. The name of the insured, the beneficiary, and their relationship to you.
c. The annual premiums and who pays them.
d. The present cash surrender value.
ANSWER:
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22.
List any and all property or thing of value which you hold in trust for anyone, identifYing
the nature of the property and ils location and custodian, the present value and original cost of
each, the name and address of the person for whose benefit you are holding lhe same and lhal
person's relationship 10 you, the condilions or lerms of the trust and how such property was
acquired and who paid the consideralion.
ANSWER:
23.
Itemize your average monlhly living expenses in delail, including, but not limiled to: rent,
clothing, food, ulilities, lelephone, transportalion and car, medical and denial expenses, insurance
of any nature, mortgage and other loan paymenls not identified in a previous answer, taxes and
other regular personal items of any nature.
ANSWER:
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24.
If you contribute to anyone's support or welfare, identify fully the name and address of
those whom you support, their relationship 10 you, lhe amount and frequency of the support
payments, whelher the paymenls are voluntary or by Court order and lhe name address of the
Court and every attorney involved.
ANSWER:
25.
If you are presently unemployed, eilher permanently or temporarily, idenlifY fully:
a. The commencemenl date of your unemployment.
b. The reason therefor and lhe date when you expect to return to employment.
c. The name and address of your last employer.
d. The amounl of sick pay, workmen's compensation awards, disability,
unemploymenl or insurance benefils.
e. The amount of any other judgments or settlemf'nts resulting from any claim by
you for injuries causing your unemployment.
ANSWER:
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26.
Identify what counsel fees and costs you have paid or have agreed to pay for services
rendered in this action.
ANSWER:
27.
Identify any credil cards mainlained for your use arid for each card stale the name of lhe
issuer, card number, 10 whom the card is issued, the name and address of each person who may
use the card, and lhe present balance of the account for each card. Attach a copy hereto of any
statemenls you have received for each credit card for the last twelve (12) months.
Al'.'SWER:
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28.
IdenlifY any and all oulstanding debts which you are obligated to pay, having a balance in
excess of $300.00 for each debt, including loans to relatives, staling the original amount of said
loan, to whom it is owed, any and all payments made within the lasl twelve (12) monlhs, and the
remaining balance of each loan. If in writing, attach a copy herelo of any such debl obligation.
ANSWER:
29.
Idenlify whether you have during the past three (3) years made any gift to any person
other than your spouse, in cash or in kind, having a value of Five Hundred and noli 00 ($500.00)
Dollars or greater, and the person to whom the gift was made.
ANSWER:
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30.
Identify any financial slatement or loan application with any lending or credit institulion
that you have filed within lhe lasl five (5) years, staling the name of the lending or credil
inslitulion, and the amount, term or lerms and purposes of each loan. Attach a copy hereto of any
such financial statements or loan applications.
ANSWER:
31.
Identify any interesl in any property (real or personal), contract, right, patenl, chose in
aClion, or expeclancy of any kind, including an inleresl or right litled or held in the name of
another, not previously identified in your answers to any preceding interrogatories, stating the
identity of the inlerest, the date il was acquired by you, the value at acquisition, and the present
value and how determined.
ANSWER:
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32.
IdentifY all income benefits or other interests currently being received or received within
the lasl two (2) years thai have nol been previously identified in your answers to any preceding
interrogatories, including bul limited to inheritances, trusts, social security benefits, lottery
prizes, awards, gambling aClivities, bank interesl dividends or similar interesls, identifYing the
source, dates received, amounl, and frequency of each benefit or interest.
ANSWER:
33.
Please indicate whether you are the executor, adminislTalor, fiduciary, trustee, or
beneficiary of any eslale or trust lhal was filed or created wilhin the past lhree (3) years.
ANSWER:
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34.
Identify any accounls at a savings or commercial banking institulion, brokerage firm, or
any other type of financial institulion, on which your name did not appear but in which you
deposited any funds since the date of your marriage, and designate the account numbers, name of
each financial institution, and name under which each account is listed.
ANSWER:
35.
A. Do you now or have you at any time since the date of marriage, mainlained or had access
to one or more safe deposit boxes?
ANSWER:
B. If your Answer is in the affirmative, identify where they are located, in whose name they
are registered, lheir contents bolh at the time opened and at lhe date of separation and who has
access to them.
ANSWER:
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A true and correct copy of the within Answers was served on
this day of
Michael SI:herer, Esquire
Atlomey for Plaintiff
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EXIDBIT "B"
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TAWNYA L.BUCHER,
Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYL VANIA
v.
: CIVIL ACTION. LAW
: No. 01-4694 CIVIL TERM
FRANCIS D. BUCHER,
Defendant
: IN DIVORCE
PLAINTIFF'S REOUEST I~OR
PRODUCTION OF DOCUMENTS BY DEFENDANT
TO: Francis D. Bucher, Plaintiff
do Michael A. Scherer, Esquire
O'brien, Baric & Scherer
17 Wesl South Streel
Carlisle, PA 17013
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that pursuant to Pa. R. Civ. P. 4009.1, Defendant,
Tawnya L. Bucher, by and through her legal counsel, Irwin, McKnight & Hughes, hereby
propounds the following Request for Production of Documents and tangible things which are in
the possession, custody, or control of the party to whom this request is directed, their designated
agents, representatives, and attorneys within thirty (30) days after service. The documents and
tangible things requested herein must be produced at the law offices of Irwin, McKnight &
Hughes, West Pomfret Professional Building, 60 West Pomfret Street, Carlisle, Pennsylvania in
accordance with Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure or applicable local rule of Cumberland
County prior to the indicated time for production thereof.
IRWIN, McKNIGHT & HUGHES
Date: ~,2003
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Supreme Court J.D. # 83776
West Pomfret Professional Building
60 West Pomfret Street
Carlisle, PA 17013-3222
(717) 249-2353
Attorney for Plaintiff
INSTRUCTIONS AND DEFINIlrIONS
I. "You" or "yours" means the Plainliff and/or all corporations, partnerships or sole
proprietorships that Plaintiff owns or in which he/she has a controlling interest, and any
employee, agent servant or independent contractor of Plaintiff.
2. "Plaintift" unless otherwise specified, shall mean the Plaintiff answering the
Interrogatories.
3. "Document," "record," "file," or "report" all refer to and mean the original, all
drafts thereof, and all copies of any written, printed, recorded or other graphic matter, whether on
paper, cards, tapes, film, electronic facsimile, computer storage devices or any other means of
information retrieval and storage, however produced, reproduced or prepared.
4. "Person" or "individual" means a natural person, a partnership, a corporation, an
unincorporated association, a government (or agency thereof), a quasi-public enlity, or other
form of entity.
5. This Request applies to all documents in your possession, custody or conlrol or in
the possession, custody or control of persons acting or purporting to act on your behalf,
including, but not limited to your present and former agents, servanls, contractors, employees,
accountants, attorneys, invesligators, indemnitors, insurers, consultants and sureties.
6. Each of lhe following is intended 10 be a separate request. Where a request has
subparts, please respond to each subpart separately and in full. Do not limit any response to the
numbered requests as a whole.
7. If you have objection to any request, please state your objection fully and set forth
the factual basis for your objection in lieu of production of the documents.
8. Before responding to this Request, you are required to make a diligent search of
your files and records to ascertain whether you have documents which would be responsive to a
given request. Your agenls, representatives, employees, attorneys and other individuals acting or
purporting to act on your behalfmusl do the same.
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DOCUMENT REOUESTS:
I. All documents requested to be provided in or relied upon by you to answer those
Interrogatories served 10 you on an even dale herewith.
2. Copies of federal and state income tax returns filed by you, together wilh all accompanying
W-2s, 1099s, attached schedules and exhibits filed for tax years 2000 through the present.
3. All statements, including check registers, issued by any bank, savings instilution or other
financial institution from January I, 20011hrough the present, for all accounts held by
you in your name or in your name jointly with any other person, or entity, or in your
name as trustee for any other person, regardless of whether or not the account or accounts
have been closed.
4. All documents including but not limited to any individual retirement account, pension plan,
profil sharing plan, savings plan, Keogh plan, 40 I (k) plan, annuity, retirement benefit,
stock bonus plan, stock option plan or thrift savings plan through any current or previous.
employer or regarding any other retirement benefits still due or due in the fulure,
including the summary plan description and other such infonnation regarding each
retirement plan, as well as annual statements for the past three (3) years.
5. All financial slatements or documents referring 10 any deferred compensation plan to which
you are entitled by reason of any.present or past employment, including any
understanding regarding lhe future distribution of earnings presently retained or
anticipated 10 be received.
6. AllI099s issued by any person or entity for which you have perfonned services since
January I, 200 I to the present.
7. Copies of any and all litle, registration, and insurance documentation for any automobile,
truck, camper, mobile home, motorcycle, boat airplane or other vehicle of any nature, as
well as any documents relating to indebledness or financing for each vehicle.
8. All records pertaining 10 real estale in which you have acquired or may have acquired an
interest during the period of your marriage, including any leases or mortgages related
thereto (including monthly payments and present outstanding balance of principal and
interest) together with any evidence showing all contributions in cash or otherwise made
by you to the acquisition of such real estate.
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9. All life insurance policies in which you have any interest as an owner, insured, or beneficiary
including any change of beneficiary forms executed by you within the last three (3) years.
10. Copies of any and all brokerage account statements or securities owned by you individually,
jointly with any person or entity, or as lruslee, guardian or custodian during the last three
(3) years, including in such records the dates of purchase and amounts paid for such
securities.
11. All records of any and all securities and investments owned' by you and not reflected in any
brokerage account records or stalements.
12. All records of all eslates of decedenls from which you have received, are receiving, or will
receive any inheritance in either personal property, real property, monetary assets, or
other assets of any kind, whether in !rust or otherwise.
13. If you are alleging any physical or menial disability which impairs your earning capacity,
provide a copy of any physician's or other medical practitioner's report or statement that
has been given to you or prepared on your behalf in the last two (2) years.
14. All records indicating any and all interests of any kind held by you, either directly or
indirectly, in the last three (3) years in any corporations (foreign or domestic), joint
ventures, partnerships, realty trusts or other legal entities.
15. Copies of all corporale records, specifically including articles or organization and by-laws,
for every corporation in which you have a legal or equitable ownership interest.
16. All records pertaining 10 stock options in any corporation or other entity, whether exercised
or not yet exercised.
17. All financial slatements, balance sheets and income statements received by you with respect
to any and all proprielorships, corporations (foreign or domestic), joint ventures,
partnerships, realty trusls or other legal entities in which you hold a legal or equitable
ownership interest, individually or otherwise in the last three (3) years.
18. Copies of all partnership and joint venture agreements to which you are a party.
19. Copies of all mortgages, notes receivable or other evidence of debts due to you individually
or otherwise, and executed or payable within the last three (3) years.
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member of your family, a banking institution, or any other individual or entity within the
last three (3) years.
Respectfully Submitted,
IRWIN, McKNIGHT & HUGHES
Date: Zf~ 30
2003
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I, Douglas G. Miller, Esquire, do hereby certify that I have served a true and correct copy
of the foregoing document upon the persons indicated below by first class United States mail,
postage paid in Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013, on the date set ~orth below:
MICHAEL A. SCHERER, ESQUIRE
O'BRIEN, BARIC & SCHERER
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Date: July 13, 2004
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: No. 01-4694 CIVIL TERM
FRANCIS D. BUCHER,
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: IN DIVORCE
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: No. 01-4694 CIVIL TERM
FRANCIS D. BUCHER,
Defendant
: IN DIVORCE
PRAECIPE TO WITHDRAW APPEARANCE
To Curtis R. Long, Prothonotary:
Please withdraw the appearance of Marylou Matas, Esquire on behalf of the Plaintiff,
Tawnya L. Bucher, in the above captioned case.
Respectfully Submitted,
GRIFFIE & ASSOCIATES
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CERTlFICA TE OF SERVICE
I, Douglas G. Miller, Esquire, do hereby certify that I have served a true and correct copy
of the foregoing document upon the persons indicated below by first class United States mail,
postage paid in Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013, on the date set forth below:
MICHAEL A. SCHERER, ESQUIRE
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FRANCIS D. BUCHER,
Defendant
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PLAINTIFF'S AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT
1. A Complaint in Divorce under Section 3301(c) of the Divorce Code was filed on or
about August 2,2001.
2. The marriage of plaintiff and defendant is irretrievably broken and ninety days have
elapsed from the date of the filing of the complaint.
3. I consent to the entry of a final decree in divorce.
4. 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.
I verify that the statements made in this affidavit are true and correct. I understand that
false statements herein made are subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C. S. Section 4904 relating to
unsworn falsification to authorities.
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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.
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FRANCIS D. BUCHER,
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IN DIVORCE
DEFENDANT'S AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT, ACCEPTANCE OF SERVICE AND
WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REQUEST ENTRY OF
DIVORCE DECREE UNDER SECTION 3301(C) OF THE DIVORCE CODE
1. A complaint in divorce under Section 3301 (C) of the Divorce Code was filed
on August 7, 2001,
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days have elapsed from the date of filing and service of the Complaint.
4, I consent to the entry of a final decree of divorce without notice.
5. 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,
6. 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.
7. I have been advised ofthe availability of marriage counseling and understand
that I may request that the court require counseling. I do not request that the court require
counseling.
I verify that the statements made in this affidavit are true and correct. I understand
thatfalse statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C,S. Section 4904
relating to unsworn falsification to authorities,
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IN DIVORCE
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dated June 7, 2005, the appointment of the Master is vacated
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MARRIAGE SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT made this !t--day of LItM...-- , 2005, by and between
TAWNYA L. BUCHER, (hereinafter referred to as "WIFE") and FRANCIS D. BUCHER,
(hereinafter referred to as "HUSBAND").
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, HUSBAND and WIFE were lawfully married on October 10, 1987, and
separated on or about August 4, 2001; and
WHEREAS, diverse, unhappy differences, disputes and difficulties have arisen between
the parties and it is the intention of HUSBAND and WIFE to live separate and apart for the rest
of their natural lives, and the parties hereto are desirous of settling fully and finally their
respective financial and property rights and obligations as between each other, including, but not
limited to the settling of all matters between them relating to the ownership and equitable
distribution of real and personal property, the settling of all claims and possible claims by one
against the other or against their respective estates, and the equitable distribution of property and
alimony for each party.
The parties hereto agree and covenant as follows:
I.
The parties intend to maintain separate and permanent domiciles and to live apart from
each other. It is the intent and purpose of this Agreement to set forth the respective rights and
duties of the parties while they continue to live apart from each other.
2.
The parties have attempted to divide their matrimonial property in a manner which
conforms to a just and right standard, with due regard to the rights of each party. It is the intent
of the parties that such division shall be final and shall forever determine their respective rights.
The division of existing marital property is not intended by the parties to constitute in any way a
sale or exchange of assets.
3.
Further, the parties agree to continue living separately and apart from the other at any
place or places that he or she may select as they have heretofore been doing. Neither party shall
molest, harass, annoy, injure, threaten or interfere with the other party in any matter whatsoever.
Each party may carry on and engage in any employment, profession, business or other activity as
he or she may deem advisable for his or her sole use and benefit. Neither party shall interfere
with the uses, ownership, enjoyment or disposition of any property now owned and not specified
herein or property hereafter acquired by the other.
4.
The consideration for this contract and agreement is the mutual benefit 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 is stipulated, confessed,
and admitted by the parties, and the parties intend to be legally bound hereby,
Each party to the Agreement acknowledges and declares that he or she, respectively:
(I) Is represented by counsel of his or her own choosing, or if not represented by
counsel, understands that he or she has the right to counsel: WIFE is represented
by Douglas G. Miller, Esquire of Irwin & McKnight; HUSBAND is represented
by Michael A. Scherer, Esquire of O'Brien, Baric & Scherer;
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(2) Is fully and completely informed of the facts relating to the subject matter of
this Agreement and of the rights and liabilities of the parties;
(3) Is entering into this Agreement voluntarily after receiving the advice of
counselor after choosing not to consult an attorney;
(4) Has given careful and mature thought to the making of this Agreement;
(5) Has carefully read each provision of this Agreement; and
(6) Fully and completely understands each provision of this Agreement, both as
to the subject matter and legal effect of each provision.
This Agreement shall become effective immediately as of the date of execution.
5.
It is the purpose and intent of this Agreement to settle forever and completely the interest
and obligations of the parties in all property that they own separately, and all property that would
qualify as marital property under the Pennsylvania Divorce Code, Title 23, Section 401(e), and
that is referred to in this Agreement as "Marital Property", as between themselves, their heirs and
assigns. The parties have attempted to divide their Marital Property in a manner that conforms to
a just and fair standard, with due 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 effected without the introduction of outside funds or other
property not constituting a part of the marital estate.
It is the further purpose of this Agreement to settle forever and completely any obligation
under the Pennsylvania Divorce Code relating to spousal support or alimony.
6.
Each party represents and warrants that he or she has made a full and fair disclosure to
the other of all of his or her property interests of any nature, including any mortgage, pledge,
lien, charge, security interest, encumbrance, or restriction to which any property is subject. Each
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party further represents that he or she has made a full and fair disclosure of all debts and
obligations of any nature for which he or she is currently liable or may become liable. Each
further represents and warrants that he or she has not made any gifts or transfers for inadequate
consideration of Marital Property without the prior consent of the other.
Each Party acknowledges that, to the extent desired, he or she has had access to all joint
and separate State and Federal Tax Returns filed by or on behalf of either or both Parties during
marriage.
7.
REAL ESTATE: WIFE agrees to transfer all right, title and interest which she may
have in that marital property located at 2722A Ritner Highway, Carlisle, Cumberland County,
Pennsylvania, 17013 and any improvements thereon to HUSBAND and releases all claims
which she may have regarding said real estate in accordance with this paragraph. HUSBAND
agrees to pay any outstanding payments on any mortgages on said property, as well as all real
estate taxes, insurance, and any maintenance and repair costs, and hold WIFE harmless from any
obligations on said payments and indemnify her if any claim is made against her. In furtherance
of the transfer of all right, title and interest in said real estate, WIFE hereby agrees to execute a
Deed conveying her interest in the property to HUSBAND. HUSBAND agrees to refinance the
existing mortgage obligations on the property within forty-five (45) days from the date of this
Agreement and thereby remove WIFE'S name from said obligations. HUSBAND further
agrees to pay WIFE the sum of Fifty-Eight Thousand Five Hundred and 00/100 ($58,500.00)
Dollars as part of his refinance ofthe property.
The parties are the joint owners of two (2) cemetery spaces in Cumberland Valley
Memorial Gardens by virtue of a Deed dated June 25, 1999. The parties agree to divide the
ownership of said lots, whereby HUSBAND will convey all right, title and interest in one of the
spaces to WIFE, and WIFE will convey all right, title and interest in the other space to
HUSBAND. The parties agree to execute any and all documentation necessary to divide the
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spaces as agreed within forty-five (45) days of the date of this agreement, It is the intent of the
parties that WIFE will then sell or transfer her space to another location within the cemetery.
8.
SUPPORT: It is the mutual desire ofthe parties that HUSBAND will not be required to
pay spousal support, alimony, alimony pendente lite, or any other financial support to WIFE,
and that WIFE will not be required to pay spousal support, alimony, alimony pendente lite, or
any other financial support to HUSBAND. The parties thereby waive any rights they have to
receive spousal support, alimony or alimony pendente lite payments from the other either prior to
or following the entry of the Divorce Decree in this matter.
9.
PERSONAL PROPERTY: HUSBAND agrees that WIFE shall receive the following
additional items of personal property within thirty (30) days, some of which items were the
property of WIFE prior to the marriage of the parties: plate set, two (2) silverware sets, blue tin
container set, Garfield VHS movie, exercise VHS tapes, medium duster coat, brass bear
figurines, Charlie Brown books, remaining pair of ice skates, wire cutters, battery post cleaner,
games and doll baby with clothes located in closet box, Barbie puzzle, candle and Bible picture
in metal frame, sewing basket, kitchen picture, living room picture, lighthouse picture in
bathroom, grandparents' china closet, Tupperware containers, square roasting pan, lasagna pan
and server, typewriter, breast collar to horse saddle, wedding proofs, box of family photographs
in basement, loveseat and small oval coffee table (both in basement), Pampered Chef chopper,
salt & pepper shakers and candles located in dining room box, and the keys to the 1996
Chevrolet Blazer in the possession of HUSBAND. WIFE agrees to return to HUSBAND the
garage door opener to the marital residence and one of the two horse saddles in her possession as
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agreed upon by the parties. WIFE further represents that she no longer has in her possession any
keys to the marital residence.
After the transfer of the above-referenced items, the parties agree that the personal
property has been divided to the parties' mutual satisfaction. WIFE hereby waives all right, title
and interest which she may have in any personal property of the HUSBAND. HUSBAND
likewise waives any right, title and interest which he has in the personal property of WIFE.
Henceforth, each of the parties shall own, have and enjoy independently of any claim or right of
the other party, all items of personal property of every kind, nature and description and wherever
situated, which are then owned or held by or which may hereafter belong to HUSBAND or
WIFE with full power to HUSBAND or WIFE to dispose of the same as fully and effectually,
in all respects and for all purposes as if he or she were unmarried.
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AUTOMOBILES: WIFE hereby waives all right, title and interest in any vehicle that
HUSBAND currently owns or may own in the future, and within thirty (30) days of this
Agreement agrees to execute all documents necessary to transfer title of any jointly titled
vehicles that HUSBAND may have in his possession. HUSBAND shall hold WIFE harmless
for any and all liability associated with the use and purchase of any vehicle he may own, and
shall be solely responsible for all insurance and other financial responsibility associated with said
vehicles. HUSBAND hereby waives all right, title and interest in any vehicle that WIFE
currently owns or may own in the future. HUSBAND hereby waives all right, title and interest
in any vehicle that WIFE currently owns or may own in the future, and within thirty (30) days of
this Agreement agrees to execute all documents necessary to transfer title of any jointly titled
vehicles that WIFE may have in her possession. WIFE shall hold HUSBAND harmless for any
and all liability associated with the use and purchase of any vehicle she may own, and shall be
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solely responsible for all msurance and other financial responsibility associated with said
vehicles.
II.
MARITAL DEBTS: It is further mutually agreed by and between the parties that WIFE
shall assume all liability for and pay and indemnify the HUSBAND against all debts incurred by
WIFE after the date of separation. WIFE represents and warrants to HUSBAND that since the
parties' marital separation she has not contracted or incurred any debt or liability for which
HUSBAND or his estate might be responsible and WIFE further represents and warrants to
HUSBAND that she will not contract or incur any debt or liability after the execution of this
Agreement, for which HUSBAND or his estate might be responsible. WIFE shall indemnify
and save HUSBAND harmless from any and all claims or demands made against him by reason
of debts or obligations incurred by her. HUSBAND shall assume all liability for and pay and
indemnify the WIFE against all debts incurred by HUSBAND after the date of separation.
HUSBAND represents and warrants to WIFE that since the parties' marital separation he has not
contracted or incurred any debt or liability for which WIFE or her estate might be responsible
and HUSBAND further represents and warrants to WIFE that he will not contract or incur any
debt or liability after the execution of this Agreement, for which WIFE or her estate might be
responsible. HUSBAND shall indemnify and save WIFE harmless from any and all claims or
demands made against her by reason of debts or obligations incurred by him.
12.
INSURANCE AND EMPLOYEE BENEFITS: HUSBAND agrees to transfer to
WIFE the sum of Ninety Thousand Three Hundred Sixty Two and 00/1 00 ($90,362.00) Dollars
from his Employee Incentive Savings Plan. HUSBAND represents that he has not withdrawn
any funds or otherwise encumbered said Savings Plan since August 4, 2001. The parties shall
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cooperate in executing any and all documents necessary to effectuate the transfer of this Savings
Plan to WIFE. The parties authorize legal counsel for WIFE to execute the QDRO approved by
the administrators of the Employee Incentive Savings Plan for submission to the Court of
Common Pleas of Cumberland County, In furtherance thereof, HUSBAND authorizes the
administrators of the plan to communicate with legal counsel for WIFE in order to effectuate the
above transfer.
The parties agree that any life insurance policies on the life of HUSBAND or WIFE or
any other employee benefits, including but not limited to retirement, profit sharing or medical
benefits of either party, shall be their own. WIFE specifically agrees to waive all right, title and
interest in the Carlisle Corporation Pension in the name of HUSBAND. HUSBAND specifically
agrees to waive all right, title and interest in the 401(k) retirement account in the name of WIFE
through her employment with Ross Distribution. The parties agree to execute any and all
documentation which may be necessary to confirm the waiver of their interests in said accounts.
13.
BENEFITS. STOCK AND BANK ACCOUNTS: WIFE agrees to waive all right, title
and interest which she may have in the savings or checking or any other bank accounts of
HUSBAND and likewise HUSBAND agrees to waive all right, title and interest which he may
have in the savings or checking or any other bank accounts of WIFE.
WIFE agrees to transfer a principal sum of money into a PUTMA account in the name of
HUSBAND and the parties' daughter, Heather M, Bucher, such that the balance shall be equal to
the amount in a similar account in HUSBAND'S name and the name of the parties' other
daughter, Jennifer L. Bucher, within fifty (50) days of this Agreement. The funds in these
accounts shall be used exclusively for each respective daughter's support, maintenance,
education, and medical care. WIFE further agrees to deposit of sum of One Hundred and 00/100
($100.00) Dollars into each of the daughter's accounts within fifty (50) days ofthis Agreement.
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14.
DIVORCE: The parties both agree to cooperate with each other in obtaining a final
divorce of the marriage. It is agreed that the parties will execute and file the consents necessary
to obtain the divorce. Any party who fails to cooperate with obtaining the Divorce shall pay all
the costs and legal fees of the party who is seeking the divorce.
15.
BREACH: If either party breaches any provisions of this Agreement, the other party
shall have the right, at his or her election, to sue for damages for such breach or seek such other
remedies or relief as may be available to him or her, and the party breaching this contract shall
be responsible for payment of legal fees and costs incurred by the other in enforcing their rights
under this Agreement.
16.
ADDITIONAL INSTRUMENTS: Each of the parties shall from time to time, at the
request of the other, execute, acknowledge and deliver to the other party any and all further
instruments that may be reasonably required to give full force and effect to the provisions of this
Agreement.
17.
VOLUNTARY EXECUTION: The provisions of this Agreement and their legal effect
have been fully explained to the parties by their respective counsel, are fully understood by both
parties, and each party acknowledges that the Agreement is fair and equitable, that it is being
entered into voluntarily, and that it is not the result of any duress or undue influence. It is the
parties' intent that this Agreement does not merge with the Divorce Decree, but rather shall
continue to have independent contractual significance. Each party maintains his or her
contractual remedies or any other remedies provided by law or statute. Those remedies shall
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include, but not be limited to, damages resulting from breach of this Agreement, specific
enforcement of this Agreement and remedies pertaining to failure to comply with an order of
court or agreement pertaining to equitable distribution, alimony, alimony pendente lite, counsel
fees and costs as set forth in the Pennsylvania Divorce Code or other similar statutes now in
effect and as amended or hereafter enacted.
18.
ENTIRE AGREEMENT: This Agreement contains the entire understanding of the
parties and there are no representations, warranties, covenants or undertakings other than those
expressly set forth herein.
19.
APPLICABLE LAW: This Agreement shall be construed under the Laws of the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
20.
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.
21.
PAYMENT OF COSTS: Each party shall be responsible for their own attorney fees
and costs incurred in the settlement of the divorce and economic issues surrounding this divorce.
22.
WAIVER OF CLAIMS AGAINST ESTATES: Except as herein otherwise provided,
each party may dispose of his or her property in any way, and each party hereby waives and
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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 in 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,
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.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereunto have set their hands and seals the day
and year first above written.
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2005, a Notary Public, TAWNY A L. BUCHER, known to me (or satisfactorily proven) to be
the person whose name is subscribed to the within Marriage Settlement Agreement, and
acknowledges that she executed the same for the purposes therein contained.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and official seal.
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FRANCIS D. BUCHER,
Defendant
: IN DIVORCE
PRAECIPE TO TRANSMIT RECORD
To the Prothonotary:
Transmit the record, together with the following information, to the court for entry of a
di vorce decree:
1. Ground for Divorce: irretrievable breakdown under Section 330l(c) of the Divorce
Code,
2. Date and manner of service of complaint: : A certified copy of the Complaint in Divorce
was served upon the defendant, Francis D. Bucher by certified mail, restricted delivery, on or about
August 18,2001. The Affidavit of Service was filed with the Prothonotary on or about August 29, 2001.
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: June 7, 2005 by defendant: June 7, 2005
(b)( 1) Date of execution of the affidavit required by Section 330 1 (d) of the
Divorce Code:
(b )(2) Date of filing and service of the plaintiffs affidavit upon the defendant:
4. Related claims pending: NONE,
5. Complete either (a) or (b).
(a) Date and manner of service of the Notice of Intention to file Praecipe to
Transmit Record, a copy of which is attached:
(b) Date plaintiffs Waiver of Notice in Section 3301(c) Divorce was filed
with the Prothonotary: June 8, 2005
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Date defendant's Waiver of Notice in Section 3301(c) Divorce was filed
with the Prothonotary: June 8, 2005
Date: June 9, 200S
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For Carlisle Corporation
Employees Incentive Savings Plan
IN THE MATTER OF THE
MARRIAGE OF
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
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TAWNYA L. BUCHER,
Plaintiff,
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FRANCIS D. BUCHER,
Defendant.
IN DIVORCE
QUALIFIED DOMESTIC RELATIONS ORDER
RELATING TO DEFENDANT'S RETIREMENT
PLAN WITH CARLISLE CORPORATION
AND NOW, thi& day Of~, 2005, it is hereby Ordered as follows:
l.
This Order is intended to meet the requirements of a "qualified domestic relations order"
as defined in Section 414(p) of the internal Revenue Code of 1986 ("Code") and Section 206(d)
of ERISA.
2.
This Qualified Domestic Relations Order is made pursuant to the Marriage Settlement
Agreement dated June 7, 2005, relating to paragraph twelve (12) of said Marriage Settlement
Agreement involving the Carlisle Corporation Employee Incentive Savings Plan of the
participant, Francis D. Bucher.
3.
The Court does hereby incorporate the Marriage Settlement Agreement, a copy of which
is attached hereto as Exhibit "A", by reference as a part of this .order effective this date,
4.
The Carlisle Corporation Employee Incentive Savings Plan ("Plan") is a retirement plan
maintained by Carlisle Corporation.
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The Participant in the Account is Francis D. Bucher ("Participant"), whose last known
address is 2722A Ritner Highway, Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013, and whose Social Security
number is 172-52-4278. The Participant's date of birth is August 14, 1957.
6.
The Alternate Payee is Tawnya L. Bucher ("Alternate Payee"), whose last known address
is 140 CME, Newville, Pennsylvania 17241, and whose Social Security number is 198-52-1527.
The Alternate Payee's date of birth is July 5,1964. The Alternate Payee is the former spouse of
the Participant.
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The Account Administrator is Carlisle Corporation, its successors or assigns.
8.
The Participant and the Alternate Payee were mOirried on October 10, 1987, III
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
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The Court hereby assigns to the Alternate Payee Ninety Thousand Three Hundred Sixty-
Two and 00/100 ($90,362.00) Dollars from the Participant's Plan to be transferred into a separate
account established for the Alternate Payee in accordance with Paragraph Twelve (12) of the
Marriage Settlement Agreement.
10.
As soon as practicable after this Order is determined to be qualified by the Account
Administrator, such amounts shall be withdrawn from the funds in the Participant's account and
invested in such fashion in a separate account maintained for the benefit of the Alternate Payee,
On and after the date such account is established the Altemate Payee shall have the same ability
to designate the investment of those amounts as the Participant would otherwise have had with
respect to those amounts.
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Payment of the Alternate Payee's benefit shall be made as soon as administratively
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provided by the Account Administrator. Payment shall be mad,~ in a single lump sum payment.
12.
The Alternate Payee may designate a beneficiary to receive payment of the Alternate
Payee's remaining interest in the Plan, if any, upon the Alternate Payee's death. Any such
beneficiary designation shall be made without regard to any designation by the Participant of a
beneficiary with respect to the Participant's interest.
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The assignment of benefits to the Alternate Payee shall not be reduced, abated or
terminated as a result of the death of the Participant. Upon the Participant's death, the Alternate
Payee will not be entitled to any survivor benefits attributable to the Participant's benefits under
the Plan unless the Participant designates the Alternate Payee as a beneficiary in accordance with
the terms of the Plan.
14.
The Participant, Alternate Payee and the Court intend this Order to be a qualified
domestic relations order within the meaning of Section 414(p) of the Code and Section 206(d) of
ERISA. Accordingly, this Order shall not require the Plan to provide under any circumstances:
(i) any type or form of benefit, or any benefit option, not otherwise provided under the Plan; (ii)
provide benefits in excess of the value of the Participant's account or as of the date the separate
account is established for the Alternate Payee; or (iii) benefits that are required to be paid to
another alternate payee under another order previously determined to be a qualified domestic
relations order. This Order relates to the provision of marital property rights of a former spouse
of the Participant and is made pursuant to this State's domestic relations laws.
15.
In the event this Order is found by the Account Administrator of the Plan not to be a
qualified domestic relations order, the Court shall retain jurisdiction to modify the Order as
necessary for the Account Administrator to accept the Order and pay benefits in accordance with
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The assignment made by this Order shall be permanent. On and after the date of this
Order, the Participant shall have no further right or interest in the portion of the Participant's
account balance which is hereby assigned to the Alternate Payee and the Alternate Payee shall
have no right or interest in the portion of the Participant's account balance that is not assigned to
the Alternate Payee pursuant to Paragraph twelve (12) above, Nothing in this Order shall restrict
the Participant's ability to obtain a distribution under the Plan or designate a beneficiary under
the Plan, with respect to the portion of the Participant's account balance not assigned to the
Alternate Payee.
17.
The Alternate Payee shall be responsible for the payment of all taxes due on amounts
paid to the Alternate Payee, The Account Administrator and trustee of the Plan are hereby
authorized to withhold tax as required under law and to report any such withholdings and taxable
income to the taxing authorities.
Respectfully submitted,
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Douglas . Miller, Esquire
Attorney J.D. # 83776
60 West Pomfret Street
Carlisle, P A 17013
(717) 249-2353
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MARRIAGE SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT made this ~day of S (.M.v , 2005, by and between
TAWNYA L. BUCHER, (hereinafter referred to as "WIFE''') and FRANCIS D. BUCHER,
(hereinafter referred to as "HUSBAND").
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, HUSBAND and WIFE were lawfully married on October 10, 1987, and
separated on or about August 4, 2001; and
WHEREAS, diverse, unhappy differences, disputes and difficulties have arisen between
the parties and it is the intention of HUSBAND and WIFE to live separate and apart for the rest
of their natural lives, and the parties hereto are desirous of settling fully and finally their
respective financial and property rights and obligations as between each other, including, but not
limited to the settling of all matters between them relating to the ownership and equitable
distribution of real and personal property, the settling of all claims and possible claims by one
against the other or against their respective estates, and the equitable distribution of property and
alimony for each party.
The parties hereto agree and covenant as follows:
1.
The parties intend to maintain separate and permanent domiciles and to live apart from
each other. It is the intent and purpose of this Agreement to set forth the respective rights and
duties of the parties while they continue to live apart from each other.
2.
The parties have attempted to divide their matrimonial property in a manner which
conforms to a just and right standard, with due regard to the rights of each party. It is the intent
of the parties that such division shall be final and shall forever determine their respective rights.
The division of existing marital property is not intended by the parties to constitute in any way a
sale or exchange of assets.
3.
Further, the parties agree to continue living separately and apart from the other at any
place or places that he or she may select as they have heretofore been doing. Neither party shall
molest, harass, annoy, injure, threaten or interfere with the other party in any matter whatsoever.
Each party may carry on and engage in any employment, profession, business or other activity as
he or she may deem advisable for his or her sole use and benefit. Neither party shall interfere
with the uses, ownership, enjoyment or disposition of any property now owned and not specified
herein or property hereafter acquired by the other.
4.
The consideration for this contract and agreement is the mutual benefit 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 is stipulated, confessed,
and admitted by the parties, and the parties intend to be legally bound hereby.
Each party to the Agreement acknowledges and declares that he or she, respectively:
(I) Is represented by counsel of his or her own choosing, or if not represented by
counsel, understands that he or she has the right to counsel: WIFE is represented
by Douglas G, Miller, Esquire of Irwin & McKnight; HUSBAND is represented
by Michael A. Scherer, Esquire of O'Brien, Baric & Scherer;
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(2) Is fully and completely informed of the facts relating to the subject matter of
this Agreement and of the rights and liabilities of the parties;
(3) Is entering into this Agreement voluntarily after receiving the advice of
counselor after choosing not to consult an attomey;
(4) Has given careful and mature thought to the making of this Agreement;
(5) Has carefully read each provision of this Agreement; and
(6) Fully and completely understands each provision of this Agreement, both as
to the subject matter and legal effect of each provision.
This Agreement shall become effective immediately as of the date of execution.
5.
It is the purpose and intent of this Agreement to settle forever and completely the interest
and obligations of the parties in all property that they own separately, and all property that would
qualify as marital property under the Pennsylvania Divorce Code, Title 23, Section 40l(e), and
that is referred to in this Agreement as "Marital Property", as between themselves, their heirs and
assigns, The parties have attempted to divide their Marital Prop'erty in a marmer that conforms to
a just and fair standard, with due 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 effected without the introduction of outside funds or other
property not constituting a part ofthe marital estate.
It is the further purpose of this Agreement to settle forev(:r and completely any obligation
under the Pennsylvania Divorce Code relating to spousal support or alimony.
6.
Each party represents and warrants that he or she has made a full and fair disclosure to
the other of all of his or her property interests of any nature, including any mortgage, pledge,
lien, charge, security interest, encumbrance, or restriction to whic;h any property is subject. Each
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party further represents that he or she has made a full and fair disclosure of all debts and
obligations of any nature for which he or she is currently liable or may become liable. Each
further represents and warrants that he or she has not made any gifts or transfers for inadequate
consideration of Marital Property without the prior consent of the other.
Each Party acknowledges that, to the extent desired, he or she has had access to all joint
and separate State and Federal Tax Returns filed by or on beha.lf of either or both Parties during
mamage.
7.
REAL ESTATE: WIFE agrees to transfer all right, title and interest which she may
have in that marital property located at 2722A Ritner Highway, Carlisle, Cumberland County,
Pennsylvania, 17013 and any improvements thereon to HUSBAND and releases all claims
which she may have regarding said real estate in accordance with this paragraph. HUSBAND
agrees to pay any outstanding payments on any mortgages on said property, as well as all real
estate taxes, insurance, and any maintenance and repair costs, and hold WIFE harmless from any
obligations on said payments and indemnify her if any claim is made against her. In furtherance
of the transfer of all right, title and interest in said real estate, WIFE hereby agrees to execute a
Deed conveying her interest in the property to HUSBAND. HUSBAND agrees to refinance the
existing mortgage obligations on the property within forty-five (45) days from the date of this
Agreement and thereby remove WIFE'S name from said obligations. HUSBAND further
agrees to pay WIFE the sum of Fifty-Eight Thousand Five Hundred and 00/100 ($58,500.00)
Dollars as part of his refinance of the property.
The parties are the joint owners of two (2) cemetery spaces in Cumberland Valley
Memorial Gardens by virtue of a Deed dated June 25, 1999, The parties agree to divide the
ownership of said lots, whereby HUSBAND will convey all right, title and interest in one of the
spaces to WIFE, and WIFE will convey all right, title and interest in the other space to
HUSBAND. The parties agree to execute any and all documentation necessary to divide the
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spaces as agreed within forty-five (45) days of the date of this agreement. It is the intent of the
parties that WIFE will then sell or transfer her space to another location within the cemetery.
8.
SUPPORT: It is the mutual desire of the parties that HUSBAND will not be required to
pay spousal support, alimony, alimony pendente lite, or any other financial support to WIFE,
and that WIFE will not be required to pay spousal support, alimony, alimony pendente lite, or
any other financial support to HUSBAND. The parties thereby waive any rights they have to
receive spousal support, alimony or alimony pendente lite paym~nts from the other either prior to
or following the entry of the Divorce Decree in this matter,
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PERSONAL PROPERTY: HUSBAND agrees that WIFE shall receive the following
additional items of personal property within thirty (30) days, some of which items were the
property of WIFE prior to the marriage of the parties: plate set, two (2) silverware sets, blue tin
container set, Garfield VHS movie, exercise VHS tapes, medium duster coat, brass bear
figurines, Charlie Brown books, remaining pair of ice skates, wire cutters, battery post cleaner,
games and doll baby with clothes located in closet box, Barbie puzzle, candle and Bible picture
in metal frame, sewing basket, kitchen picture, living room picture, lighthouse picture in
bathroom, grandparents' china closet, Tupperware containers, square roasting pan, lasagna pan
and server, typewriter, breast collar to horse saddle, wedding proofs, box of family photographs
in basement, loveseat and small oval coffee table (both in basement), Pampered Chef chopper,
salt & pepper shakers and candles located in dining room box, and the keys to the 1996
Chevrolet Blazer in the possession of HUSBAND. WIFE agrees to return to HUSBAND the
garage door opener to the marital residence and one of the two horse saddles in her possession as
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agreed upon by the parties. WIFE further represents that she no longer has in her possession any
keys to the marital residence.
After the transfer of the above-referenced items, the parties agree that the personal
property has been divided to the parties' mutual satisfaction. WIFE hereby waives all right, title
and interest which she may have in any personal property of the HUSBAND. HUSBAND
likewise waives any right, title and interest which he has in the personal property of WIFE.
Henceforth, each of the parties shall own, have and enjoy independently of any claim or right of
the other party, all items of personal property of every kind, nature and description and wherever
situated, which are then owned or held by or which may hereafter belong to HUSBAND or
WIFE with full power to HUSBAND or WIFE to dispose of the same as fully and effectually,
in all respects and for all purposes as if he or she were unmarried.
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AUTOMOBILES: WIFE hereby waives all right, title: and interest in any vehicle that
HUSBAND currently owns or may own in the future, and within thirty (30) days of this
Agreement agrees to execute all documents necessary to transfer title of any jointly titled
vehicles that HUSBAND may have in his possession. HUSBAND shall hold WIFE harmless
for any and all liability associated with the use and purchase of any vehicle he may own, and
shall be solely responsible for all insurance and other financial responsibility associated with said
vehicles. HUSBAND hereby waives all right, title and interest in any vehicle that WIFE
currently owns or may own in the future, HUSBAND hereby waives all right, title and interest
in any vehicle that WIFE currently owns or may own in the future, and within thirty (30) days of
this Agreement agrees to execute all documents necessary to transfer title of any jointly titled
vehicles that WIFE may have in her possession, WIFE shall hold HUSBAND harmless for any
and all liability associated with the use and purchase of any vehicle she may own, and shall be
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solely responsible for all msurance and other financial responsibility associated with said
vehicles.
11.
MARITAL DEBTS: It is further mutually agreed by arId between the parties that WIFE
shall assume all liability for and pay and indemnify the HUSB,l,.ND against all debts incurred by
WIFE after the date of separation. WIFE represents and wammts to HUSBAND that since the
parties' marital separation she has not contracted or incurred any debt or liability for which
HUSBAND or his estate might be responsible and WIFE further represents and warrants to
HUSBAND that she will not contract or incur any debt or liability after the execution of this
Agreement, for which HUSBAND or his estate might be responsible. WIFE shall indemnify
and save HUSBAND harmless from any and all claims or demands made against him by reason
of debts or obligations incurred by her. HUSBAND shall assume all liability for and pay and
indemnifY the WIFE against all debts incurred by HUSBAND after the date of separation.
HUSBAND represents and warrants to WIFE that since the parties' marital separation he has not
contracted or incurred any debt or liability for which WIFE or her estate might be responsible
and HUSBAND further represents and warrants to WIFE that he will not contract or incur any
debt or liability after the execution of this Agreement, for which WIFE or her estate might be
responsible. HUSBAND shall indemnifY and save WIFE harmless from any and all claims or
demands made against her by reason of debts or obligations incunred by him.
12,
INSURANCE AND EMPLOYEE BENEFITS: HUSBAND agrees to transfer to
WIFE the sum of Ninety Thousand Three Hundred Sixty Two arId 00/100 ($90,362.00) Dollars
from his Employee Incentive Savings Plan. HUSBAND represents that he has not withdrawn
any funds or otherwise encumbered said Savings Plan since August 4, 2001. The parties shall
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cooperate in executing any and all documents necessary to effectuate the transfer of this Savings
Plan to WIFE. The parties authorize legal counsel for WIFE to execute the QDRO approved by
the administrators of the Employee Incentive Savings Plan for submission to the Court of
Common Pleas of Cumberland County. In furtherance thereof, HUSBAND authorizes the
administrators of the plan to communicate with legal counsel for WIFE in order to effectuate the
above transfer.
The parties agree that any life insurance policies on the life of HUSBAND or WIFE or
any other employee benefits, including but not limited to retirement, profit sharing or medical
benefits of either party, shall be their own. WIFE specifically agrees to waive all right, title and
interest in the Carlisle Corporation Pension in the name of HUSBAND. HUSBAND specifically
agrees to waive all right, title and interest in the 401(k) retirement account in the name of WIFE
through her employment with Ross Distribution. The parties agree to execute any and all
documentation which may be necessary to confirm the waiver of their interests in said accounts.
13.
BENEFITS. STOCK AND BANK ACCOUNTS: WIFE agrees to waive all right, title
and interest which she may have in the savings or checking or any other bank accounts of
HUSBAND and likewise HUSBAND agrees to waive all right, title and interest which he may
have in the savings or checking or any other bank accounts of\VIFE.
WIFE agrees to transfer a principal sum of money into a PUTMA account in the name of
HUSBAND and the parties' daughter, Heather M. Bucher, such that the balance shall be equal to
the amount in a similar account in HUSBAND'S name and the name of the parties' other
daughter, Jennifer L. Bucher, within fifty (50) days of this Agreement. The funds in these
accounts shall be used exclusively for each respective daughter's support, maintenance,
education, and medical care. WIFE further agrees to deposit of sum of One Hundred and 00/100
($100.00) Dollars into each of the daughter's accounts within fifty (50) days of this Agreement.
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DIVORCE: The parties both agree to cooperate with each other in obtaining a final
divorce of the marriage. It is agreed that the parties will execute and file the consents necessary
to obtain the divorce. Any party who fails to cooperate with obtaining the Divorce shall pay all
the costs and legal fees of the party who is seeking the divorce.
15.
BREACH: If either party breaches any provisions of this Agreement, the other party
shall have the right, at his or her election, to sue for damages for such breach or seek such other
remedies or relief as may be available to him or her, and the party breaching this contract shall
be responsible for payment of legal fees and costs incurred by the other in enforcing their rights
under this Agreement.
16.
ADDITIONAL INSTRUMENTS: Each of the parties shall from time to time, at the
request of the other, execute, acknowledge and deliver to the other party any and all further
instruments that may be reasonably required to give full force and effect to the provisions of this
Agreement.
17.
VOLUNTARY EXECUTION: The provisions of this Agreement and their legal effect
have been fully explained to the parties by their respective counsel, are fully understood by both
parties, and each party acknowledges that the Agreement is fair and equitable, that it is being
entered into voluntarily, and that it is not the result of any dun,ss or undue influence, It is the
parties' intent that this Agreement does not merge with the Divorce Decree, but rather shall
continue to have independent contractual significance. Ea,;h party maintains his or her
contractual remedies or any other remedies provided by law or statute. Those remedies shall
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include, but not be limited to, damages resulting from breach of this Agreement, specific
enforcement of this Agreement and remedies pertaining to failure to comply with an order of
court or agreement pertaining to equitable distribution, alimony, alimony pendente lite, counsel
fees and costs as set forth in the Pennsylvania Divorce Code or other similar statutes now in
effect and as amended or hereafter enacted.
18.
ENTIRE AGREEMENT: This Agreement contains the entire understanding of the
parties and there are no representations, warranties, covenants or undertakings other than those
expressly set forth herein.
19.
APPLICABLE LAW: This Agreement shall be construed under the Laws of the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
20.
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.
21.
PAYMENT OF COSTS: Each party shall be respons:ible for their own attomey fees
and costs incurred in the settlement of the divorce and economic issues surrounding this divorce.
22,
WAIVER OF CLAIMS AGAINST ESTATES: Except as herein otherwise provided,
each party may dispose of his or her property in any way, and each party hereby waives and
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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 in 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,
acknowledge and deliver any and all instruments which may b,~ necessary or advisable to carry
into effect this mutual waiver and relinquishment of all such inteTests, rights and claims.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereunto have set their hands and seals the day
and year first above written.
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COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
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PERSONALLY APPEARED BEFORE ME, this day of
2005, a Notary Public, TAWNYA L. BUCHER, known to me (or satisfactorily proven) to be
the person whose name is subscribed to the within Marriage Settlement Agreement, and
acknowledges that she executed the same for the purposes therein contained.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and official seal.
Notary Public
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
PERSONALLY APPEARED BEFORE ME, this __ day of
2005, a Notary Public, FRANCIS D. BUCHER, known to me (or satisfactorily proven) to be
the person whose name is subscribed to the within Marriage Settlement Agreement, and
acknowledges that he executed the same for the purposes therein <contained.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and official seal.
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Notary Public
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I the undersigned hereby certify that on this ~ day of ~f
a copy of the Qualified Domestic Relations Order was served by first -class, postage prepaid
,2005,
United States mail in Carlisle, Pennsylvania upon the following:
Michael A. Scherer, Esquire:
19 West South Street
Carlisle, P A 17013
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Domestic Relations Order
For Carlisle Corporation
Employees Incentive Savings Plan
IN THE MATTER OF THE
MARRIAGE OF
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
TAWNYA L. BUCHER,
Plaintiff,
No. 01-4694
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FRANCIS D. BUCHER,
Defendant.
IN DIVORCE
QUALIFIED DOMESTIC RELATIONS ORDER
RELATING TO DEFENDANT'S RETIREMENT
PLAN WITH CARLISLE CORPORATION
AND NOW, thiY day Of~, 2005, it is hereby Ordered as follows:
1.
This Order is intended to meet the requirements of a "qualified domestic relations order"
as defined in Section 414(P) of the internal Revenue Code of 1986 ("Code") and Section 206(d)
of ERISA.
2.
This Qualified Domestic Relations Order is made pursuant to the Marriage Settlement
Agreement dated June 7, 2005, relating to paragraph twelve (12) of said Marriage Settlement
Agreement involving the Carlisle Corporation Employee Incentive Savings Plan of the
participant, Francis D. Bucher.
3.
The Court does hereby incorporate the Marriage Settlement Agreement, a copy of which
is attached hereto as Exhibit "A", by reference as a part of this Order effective this date.
4.
The Carlisle Corporation Employee Incentive Savings Plan ("Plan") is a retirement plan
maintained by Carlisle Corporation.
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The Participant in the Account is Francis D. Bucher ('''Participant''), whose last known
address is 2722A Ritner Highway, Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013, and whose Social Security
numberis 172-52-4278. The Participant's date of birth is August 14, 1957.
6.
The Alternate Payee is Tawnya L. Bucher ("Alternate Payee"), whose last known address
is 140 CME, Newville, Pennsylvania 17241, and whose Social Security number is 198-52-1527,
The Alternate Payee's date of birth is July 5,1964. The Altemate Payee is the former spouse of
the Participant.
7.
The Account Administrator is Carlisle Corporation, its successors or assigns.
8.
The Participant and the Alternate Payee were married on October 10, 1987, III
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
9.
The Court hereby assigns to the Alternate Payee Ninety Thousand Three Hundred Sixty-
Two and 00/100 ($90,362.00) Dollars from the Participant's Plan to be transferred into a separate
account established for the Alternate Payee in accordance with Paragraph Twelve (12) of the
Marriage Settlement Agreement.
10.
As soon as practicable after this Order is determined to be qualified by the Account
Administrator, such amounts shall be withdrawn from the funds in the Participant's account and
invested in such fashion in a separate account maintained for the benefit of the Alternate Payee.
On and after the date such account is established the Alternate Payee shall have the same ability
to designate the investment of those amounts as the Participant would otherwise have had with
respect to those amounts.
11.
Payment of the Alternate Payee's benefit shall be made as soon as administratively
practicable after the Order is determined to be qualified. Such request shall be on a form
provided by the Account Administrator. Payment shall be made in a single lump sum payment.
12.
The Alternate Payee may designate a beneficiary to receive payment of the Alternate
Payee's remaining interest in the Plan, if any, upon the Alternate Payee's death. Any such
beneficiary designation shall be made without regard to any d,~signation by the Participant of a
beneficiary with respect to the Participant's interest.
13.
The assignment of benefits to the Alternate Payee shall not be reduced, abated or
terminated as a result of the death of the Participant. Upon the Participant's death, the Alternate
Payee will not be entitled to any survivor benefits attributable to the Participant's benefits under
the Plan unless the Participant designates the Alternate Payee as a beneficiary in accordance with
the terms of the Plan.
14.
The Participant, Alternate Payee and the Court intend this Order to be a qualified
domestic relations order within the meaning of Section 414(p) of the Code and Section 206( d) of
ERISA. Accordingly, this Order shall not require the Plan to provide under any circumstances:
(i) any type or form of benefit, or any benefit option, not otherwise provided under the Plan; (ii)
provide benefits in excess of the value of the Participant's account or as of the date the separate
account is established for the Alternate Payee; or (iii) benefits that are required to be paid to
another alternate payee under another order previously detennined to be a qualified domestic
relations order. This Order relates to the provision of marital property rights of a former spouse
of the Participant and is made pursuant to this State's domestic relations laws.
15.
In the event this Order is found by the Account Administrator of the Plan not to be a
qualified domestic relations order, the Court shall retain jurisdiction to modify the Order as
necessary for the Account Administrator to accept the Order and pay benefits in accordance with
its provisions.
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16.
The assignment made by this Order shall be permanent. On and after the date of this
Order, the Participant shall have no further right or interest in the portion of the Participant's
account balance which is hereby assigned to the Alternate Payee and the Alternate Payee shall
have no right or interest in the portion of the Participant's account balance that is not assigned to
the Alternate Payee pursuant to Paragraph twelve (12) above. Nothing in this Order shall restrict
the Participant's ability to obtain a distribution under the Plan or designate a beneficiary under
the Plan, with respect to the portion of the Participant's account balance not assigned to the
Alternate Payee,
17.
The Alternate Payee shall be responsible for the payment of all taxes due on amounts
paid to the Alternate Payee. The Account Administrator and trustee of the Plan are hereby
authorized to withhold tax as required under law and to report any such withholdings and taxable
income to the taxing authorities.
Respectfully submitted,
IRWIN & McKNIGHT
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Attorney I.D. # 83776
60 West Pomfret Street
Carlisle, P A 17013
(717) 249-2353
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MARRIAGE SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT made this ~day of S' (,AM..... , 2005, by and between
TAWNYA L. BUCHER, (hereinafter referred to as "WIFE") and FRANCIS D. BUCHER,
(hereinafter referred to as "HUSBAND").
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, HUSBAND and WIFE were lawfully married on October 10, 1987, and
separated on or about August 4, 2001; and
WHEREAS, diverse, unhappy differences, disputes and difficulties have arisen between
the parties and it is the intention of HUSBAND and WIFE to live separate and apart for the rest
of their natural lives, and the parties hereto are desirous of settling fully and fmally their
respective financial and property rights and obligations as between each other, including, but not
limited to the settling of all matters between them relating to the ownership and equitable
distribution of real and personal property, the settling of all claims and possible claims by one
against the other or against their respective estates, and the equitable distribution of property and
alimony for each party.
The parties hereto agree and covenant as follows:
l.
The parties intend to maintain separate and permanent domiciles and to live apart from
each other. It is the intent and purpose of this Agreement to set forth the respective rights and
duties ofthe parties while they continue to live apart from each other.
2.
The parties have attempted to divide their matrimonial property in a manner which
conforms to a just and right standard, with due regard to the rights of each party. It is the intent
of the parties that such division shall be final and shall forever determine their respective rights.
The division of existing marital property is not intended by the parties to constitute in any way a
sale or exchange of assets.
3.
Further, the parties agree to continue living separately and apart from the other at any
place or places that he or she may select as they have heretofore been doing. Neither party shall
molest, harass, annoy, injure, threaten or interfere with the other party in any matter whatsoever.
Each party may carry on and engage in any employment, profession, business or other activity as
he or she may deem advisable for his or her sole use and benefit. Neither party shall interfere
with the uses, ownership, enjoyment or disposition of any property now owned and not specified
herein or property hereafter acquired by the other.
4.
The consideration for this contract and agreement is the mutual benefit 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 is stipulated, confessed,
and admitted by the parties, and the parties intend to be legally bound hereby.
Each party to the Agreement acknowledges and declares that he or she, respectively:
(1) Is represented by counsel of his or her own choosing, or if not represented by
counsel, understands that he or she has the right to counsel: WIFE is represented
by Douglas G, Miller, Esquire of Irwin & McKnight; HUSBAND is represented
by Michael A. Scherer, Esquire of O'Brien, Baric & Scherer;
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(2) Is fully and completely informed of the facts relating to the subject matter of
this Agreement and of the rights and liabilities of the parties;
(3) Is entering into this Agreement voluntarily after receiving the advice of
counselor after choosing not to consult an attorney;
(4) Has given careful and mature thought to the making of this Agreement;
(5) Has carefully read each provision of this Agrf:ement; and
(6) Fully and completely understands each provision of this Agreement, both as
to the subject matter and legal effect of each provision.
This Agreement shall become effective immediately as of the date of execution.
5.
It is the purpose and intent of this Agreement to settle forever and completely the interest
and obligations of the parties in all property that they own separately, and all property that would
qualify as marital property under the Pennsylvania Divorce Code, Title 23, Section 401(e), and
that is referred to in this Agreement as "Marital Property", as between themselves, their heirs and
assigns. The parties have attempted to divide their Marital Property in a manner that conforms to
a just and fair standard, with due 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 effected without the introduction of outside funds or other
property not constituting a part of the marital estate.
It is the further purpose of this Agreement to settle forev'~r and completely any obligation
under the Pennsylvania Divorce Code relating to spousal support or alimony.
6.
Each party represents and warrants that he or she has made a full and fair disclosure to
the other of all of his or her property interests of any nature, including any mortgage, pledge,
lien, charge, security interest, encumbrance, or restriction to which any property is subject. Each
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party further represents that he or she has made a full and fair disclosure of all debts and
obligations of any nature for which he or she is currently liable or may become liable. Each
further represents and warrants that he or she has not made any gifts or transfers for inadequate
consideration of Marital Property without the prior consent of the other.
Each Party acknowledges that, to the extent desired, he or she has had access to all joint
and separate State and Federal Tax Returns filed by or on behalf of either or both Parties during
marriage.
7.
REAL ESTATE: WIFE agrees to transfer all right, title and interest which she may
have in that marital property located at 2722A Ritner Highway, Carlisle, Cumberland County,
Pennsylvania, 17013 and any improvements thereon to HUSBAND and releases all claims
which she may have regarding said real estate in accordance with this paragraph. HUSBAND
agrees to pay any outstanding payments on any mortgages on said property, as well as all real
estate taxes, insurance, and any maintenance and repair costs, and hold WIFE harmless from any
obligations on said payments and indemnify her if any claim is made against her. In furtherance
of the transfer of all right, title and interest in said real estate, WIFE hereby agrees to execute a
Deed conveying her interest in the property to HUSBAND. HUSBAND agrees to refinance the
existing mortgage obligations on the property within forty-five (45) days from the date of this
Agreement and thereby remove WIFE'S name from said obligations. HUSBAND further
agrees to pay WIFE the sum of Fifty-Eight Thousand Five Hundred and 00/100 ($58,500.00)
Dollars as part of his refinance of the property,
The parties are the joint owners of two (2) cemetery spaces in Cumberland Valley
Memorial Gardens by virtue of a Deed dated June 25, 1999, The parties agree to divide the
ownership of said lots, whereby HUSBAND will convey all right, title and interest in one of the
spaces to WIFE, and WIFE will convey all right, title and interest in the other space to
HUSBAND, The parties agree to execute any and all documentation necessary to divide the
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spaces as agreed within forty-five (45) days of the date of this agreement. It is the intent of the
parties that WIFE will then sell or transfer her space to another location within the cemetery.
8.
SUPPORT: It is the mutual desire of the parties that HUSBAND will not be required to
pay spousal support, alimony, alimony pendente lite, or any other financial support to WIFE,
and that WIFE will not be required to pay spousal support, alimony, alimony pendente lite, or
any other financial support to HUSBAND. The parties thereby waive any rights they have to
receive spousal support, alimony or alimony pendente lite payments from the other either prior to
or following the entry of the Divorce Decree in this matter.
9.
PERSONAL PROPERTY: HUSBAND agrees that WIFE shall receive the following
additional items of personal property within thirty (30) days, some of which items were the
property of WIFE prior to the marriage of the parties: plate set, two (2) silverware sets, blue tin
container set, Garfield VHS movie, exercise VHS tapes, medium duster coat, brass bear
figurines, Charlie Brown books, remaining pair of ice skates, wire cutters, battery post cleaner,
games and doll baby with clothes located in closet box, Barbie puzzle, candle and Bible picture
in metal frame, sewing basket, kitchen picture, living room picture, lighthouse picture in
bathroom, grandparents' china closet, Tupperware containers, square roasting pan, lasagna pan
and server, typewriter, breast collar to horse saddle, wedding proofs, box of family photographs
in basement, loveseat and small oval coffee table (both in basement), Pampered Chef chopper,
salt & pepper shakers and candles located in dining room box, and the keys to the 1996
Chevrolet Blazer in the possession of HUSBAND. WIFE agrees to return to HUSBAND the
garage door opener to the marital residence and one of the two horse saddles in her possession as
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agreed upon by the parties. WIFE further represents that she no longer has in her possession any
keys to the marital residence.
After the transfer of the above-referenced items, the parties agree that the personal
property has been divided to the parties' mutual satisfaction. WIFE hereby waives all right, title
and interest which she may have in any personal property of the HUSBAND. HUSBAND
likewise waives any right, title and interest which he has in the personal property of WIFE,
Henceforth, each of the parties shall own, have and enjoy indepl~ndently of any claim or right of
the other party, all items of personal property of every kind, nature and description and wherever
situated, which are then owned or held by or which may hereafter belong to HUSBAND or
WIFE with full power to HUSBAND or WIFE to dispose of the same as fully and effectually,
in all respects and for all purposes as if he or she were unmarried.
10.
AUTOMOBILES: WIFE hereby waives all right, title and interest in any vehicle that
HUSBAND currently owns or may own in the future, and within thirty (30) days of this
Agreement agrees to execute all documents necessary to tnmsfer title of any jointly titled
vehicles that HUSBAND may have in his possession. HUSBAND shall hold WIFE harmless
for any and all liability associated with the use and purchase of any vehicle he may own, and
shall be solely responsible for all insurance and other financial r'~sponsibility associated with said
vehicles. HUSBAND hereby waives all right, title and inte:rest in any vehicle that WIFE
currently owns or may own in the future. HUSBAND hereby waives all right, title and interest
in any vehicle that WIFE currently owns or may own in the future, and within thirty (30) days of
this Agreement agrees to execute all documents necessary to transfer title of any jointly titled
vehicles that WIFE may have in her possession. WIFE shall hold HUSBAND harmless for any
and all liability associated with the use and purchase of any ve:hicle she may own, and shall be
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solely responsible for all insurance and other financial responsibility associated with said
vehicles.
11.
MARITAL DEBTS: It is further mutually agreed by and between the parties that WIFE
shall assume all liability for and pay and indenmify the HUSBAND against all debts incurred by
WIFE after the date of separation. WIFE represents and warrants to HUSBAND that since the
parties' marital separation she has not contracted or incurred any debt or liability for which
HUSBAND or his estate might be responsible and WIFE fulther represents and warrants to
HUSBAND that she will not contract or incur any debt or liability after the execution of this
Agreement, for which HUSBAND or his estate might be responsible. WIFE shall indenmify
and save HUSBAND harmless from any and all claims or demands made against him by reason
of debts or obligations incurred by her. HUSBAND shall assume all liability for and pay and
indenmify the WIFE against all debts incurred by HUSBAND after the date of separation.
HUSBAND represents and warrants to WIFE that since the parties' marital separation he has not
contracted or incurred any debt or liability for which WIFE or her estate might be responsible
and HUSBAND further represents and warrants to WIFE that he will not contract or incur any
debt or liability after the execution of this Agreement, for which WIFE or her estate might be
responsible. HUSBAND shall indenmify and save WIFE harrnless from any and all claims or
demands made against her by reason of debts or obligations incurred by him.
12.
INSURANCE AND EMPLOYEE BENEFITS: HUSBAND agrees to transfer to
WIFE the sum of Ninety Thousand Three Hundred Sixty Two and 00/100 ($90,362.00) Dollars
from his Employee Incentive Savings Plan, HUSBAND repn:sents that he has not withdrawn
any funds or otherwise encumbered said Savings Plan since August 4, 2001. The parties shall
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cooperate in executing any and all documents necessary to effectuate the transfer of this Savings
Plan to WIFE. The parties authorize legal counsel for WIFE to execute the QDRO approved by
the administrators of the Employee Incentive Savings Plan uJr submission to the Court of
Common Pleas of Cumberland County. In furtherance thereof, HUSBAND authorizes the
administrators of the plan to communicate with legal counsel for WIFE in order to effectuate the
above transfer.
The parties agree that any life insurance policies on the life of HUSBAND or WIFE or
any other employee benefits, including but not limited to retirement, profit sharing or medical
benefits of either party, shall be their own. WIFE specifically agrees to waive all right, title and
interest in the Carlisle Corporation Pension in the name ofHUSIlAND. HUSBAND specifically
agrees to waive all right, title and interest in the 401(k) retirement account in the name of WIFE
through her employment with Ross Distribution. The parties agree to execute any and all
documentation which may be necessary to confirm the waiver of their interests in said accounts.
13.
BENEFITS. STOCK AND BANK ACCOUNTS: WI][?E agrees to waive all right, title
and interest which she may have in the savings or checking or any other bank accounts of
HUSBAND and likewise HUSBAND agrees to waive all right, title and interest which he may
have in the savings or checking or any other bank accounts of WIFE.
WIFE agrees to transfer a principal sum of money into a PUTMA account in the name of
HUSBAND and the parties' daughter, Heather M. Bucher, such that the balance shall be equal to
the amount in a similar account in HUSBAND'S name and the name of the parties' other
daughter, Jennifer L. Bucher, within fifty (50) days of this Agreement. The funds in these
accounts shall be used exclusively for each respective daughter's support, maintenance,
education, and medical care. WIFE further agrees to deposit of sum of One Hundred and 00/100
($100.00) Dollars into each ofthe daughter's accounts within fitly (50) days of this Agreement.
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14.
DIVORCE: The parties both agree to cooperate with each other in obtaining a final
divorce of the marriage. It is agreed that the parties will execute: and file the consents necessary
to obtain the divorce. Any party who fails to cooperate with obtaining the Divorce shall pay all
the costs and legal fees of the party who is seeking the divorce.
15,
BREACH: If either party breaches any provisions of this Agreement, the other party
shall have the right, at his or her election, to sue for damages for such breach or seek such other
remedies or relief as may be available to him or her, and the party breaching this contract shall
be responsible for payment of legal fees and costs incurred by the other in enforcing their rights
under this Agreement.
16.
ADDITIONAL INSTRUMENTS: Each of the parties shall from time to time, at the
request of the other, execute, acknowledge and deliver to the other party any and all further
instruments that may be reasonably required to give full force and effect to the provisions of this
Agreement.
17.
VOLUNTARY EXECUTION: The provisions of this Agreement and their legal effect
have been fully explained to the parties by their respective counsel, are fully understood by both
parties, and each party acknowledges that the Agreement is fair and equitable, that it is being
entered into voluntarily, and that it is not the result of any duress or undue influence. It is the
parties' intent that this Agreement does not merge with the Divorce Decree, but rather shall
continue to have independent contractual significance. Each party maintains his or her
contractual remedies or any other remedies provided by law or statute. Those remedies shall
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include, but not be limited to, damages resulting from breach of this Agreement, specific
enforcement of this Agreement and remedies pertaining to failure to comply with an order of
court or agreement pertaining to equitable distribution, alimony., alimony pendente lite, counsel
fees and costs as set forth in the Pennsylvania Divorce Code or other similar statutes now in
effect and as amended or hereafter enacted.
18.
ENTIRE AGREEMENT: This Agreement contains the entire understanding of the
parties and there are no representations, warranties, covenants or undertakings other than those
expressly set forth herein.
19.
APPLICABLE LAW: This Agreement shall be construed under the Laws of the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
20.
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.
21.
PAYMENT OF COSTS: Each party shall be responsible for their own attorney fees
and costs incurred in the settlement of the divorce and economic issues surrounding this divorce.
22.
WAIVER OF CLAIMS AGAINST ESTATES: Except as herein otherwise provided,
each party may dispose of his or her property in any way, and each party hereby waives and
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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 in 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,
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.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereunto have set their hands and seals the day
and year first above written.
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COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
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PERSONALLY APPEARED BEFORE ME, this __ day of
2005, a Notary Public, TAWNYA L. BUCHER, known to me: (or satisfactorily proven) to be
the person whose name is subscribed to the within Marriage Settlement Agreement, and
acknowledges that she executed the same for the purposes therein contained.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and official seal.
Nota.ry Public
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
PERSONALLY APPEARED BEFORE ME, this __ day of
2005, a Notary Public, FRANCIS D. BUCHER, known to me (or satisfactorily proven) to be
the person whose name is subscribed to the within Marriage Settlement Agreement, and
acknowledges that he executed the same for the purposes therein contained.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and official seal.
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I the undersigned hereby certify that on this ~ day of ~f
a copy of the Qualified Domestic Relations Order was served by first -class, postage prepaid
,2005,
United States mail in Carlisle, Pennsylvania upon the following:
Michael A. Scherer, Esquire
19 West South Street
Carlisle, P A 17013
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