HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-2354JENNIFER L. GAUKER,
Plaimiff
STEVE GAUKER,
Defendant
· IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
' CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
· CIVIL ACTION LAW
· No.
· IN DIVORCE/CUSTODY
NOTICE
You have been sued in court. If you wish to defend against the claims set forth in the
following pages, you must take prompt action. You are warned that if you fail to do so, the case
may proceed without you and a decree of divorce or annulment may be entered against you by the
court. A judgment may also be entered against you for any other claim or relief requested in the
these papers by the Plaintiff. You may lose money or property or other fights important to you,
including custody or visitation of your children.
When the ground for divorce is indignities or irretrievable breakdown of the marriage, you
may request marriage counseling· A list of marriage counselors is available in the Office of the
Prothonotary at the Cumberland County Court House, High and Hanover streets, Carlisle.
IF YOU DO NOT FILE A CLAIM FOR ALIMONY, DMSION OF PROPERTY,
LAWYER'S FEES OR EXPENSES BEFORE A DIVORCE OR ANNULMENT IS GRANTED,
YOU MAY LOSE THE RIGHT TO CLAIM ANY OF THEM.
YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE· IF YOU DO
NOT HAVE A LAWYER OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE
OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP.
Cumberland County Bar Association
32 South Bedford Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
Phone: (717) 249-3166
JENNIFER L. GAUKER,
Plaintiff
STEVE GAUKER,
Defendant
· IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
· CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
· CIVIL ACTION LAW
· No.
· IN DIVORCE/CUSTODY
COMPLAINT UNDER SECTION 3301(c)
OF THE DIVORCE CODE
1. Plaintiff'is Jennifer L. Gauker, who currently resides at 2011 Pine Road, Newville, Cumberland
County, Pennsylvania, since approximately November 12, 1998.
2. Defendant is Steve Gauker, who currently resides at 2011 Pine Road, Newville, Cumberland
County, Pennsylvania, since approximately November 12, 1998.
3. Plaintiff.and Defendant have both been bona fide residents in the Commonwealth for at least
six months immediately previous to the filing of this Complaint.
4. Plaimiff.and Defendant were married on April 24, 1993, in Grantville, Dauphin County,
Pennsylvania.
5. There have been no prior actions of divorce or for annulment between the parties hereto in this
or any other jurisdiction.
6. The marriage is irretrievably broken·
7. Plaintiff has been advised that counseling is available, and that Plaintiff may have the right to
request that the Court require the parties to participate in counseling.
8. Plaintiffrequests the Court to enter a Decree in Divorce.
WHEREFORE, Plaimiffrespectfully requests this Honorable Court to enter a Decree in
Divorce and such other Orders as may be just and appropriate.
COUNT H - CUSTODY
9. Previous paragraphs are incorporated by reference.
10. The plaintiff is Jennifer L. Gauker, residing at 2011 Pine Road, Cumberland County,
Newville, Pennsylvania.
11. The defendant is Steve Gauker, whose current mailing address is 2011 Pine Road,
Cumberland County, Newville, Pennsylvania.
12. Plaintiff seeks custody of the following children:
Name Present Residence DOB Age
Caitlin Elysa Gauker 2011 Pine Road 4/22/94 9
Newville, PA 17241
Jake Ryan Gauker 2011 Pine Road 4/02/97 6
Newville, PA 17241
The children were not born out of wedlock
The children are presently in the custody of Jennifer L. Gauker and Steve Gauker, who
reside at 2011 Pine Road, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
During the past five years, the children have resided with the following persons and at the
following addresses:
List All Persons
List All Addresses
Dates
Jennifer and Steve Gauker
2011 Pine Road
Newville, PA 17241
Birth - Present
13.
The mother of the children is Jennifer L. Gauker, whose mailing address is still 2011 Pine
Road, Newville, PA 17241.
She is married.
The father of the children is Steve Gauker, currently residing at 2011 Pine Road, Newville,
PA 17241.
He is married.
The relationship of plaimiffto the children is that of mother.
The plaintiff currently resides with the following persons.
NalTle
Caitlin Elysa Gauker
Jake Ryan gauker
Relationship
Daughter
Son
14.
The relationship of defendant to the children is that of father.
The defendant currently resides with the following persons.
'Name
Caitlin Elysa Gauker
Jake Ryan Gauker
Relationship
Daughter
Son
15. Plaintiff has not participated as a party or witness, or in another capacity, in other litigation
concerning the custody of the child in this or another court.
Plaimiffhas no information of a custody proceeding concerning the children pending in a
court of this Commonwealth.
Plaintiff does not know of a person not a party to the proceedings who has physical
custody of the child and claims to have custody or visitation rights with respect to the
child.
16. The best interest and permanent welfare of the child will be served by granting the relief
request because:
Plaintiff has undertaken and performed the primary parental responsibilities for the
children.
Plaintiff is best able to provide the care and nurture which the children need for healthy
development.
17. Each parent whose parental rights to the child have not been terminated and the person who
has physical custody of the child have been named below, who are known to have or claim a right
to custody or visitation of the child will be given notice of the pendency of this action and the
right to intervene:
Name Address Basis of Claim
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff requests this Court grant Plaimiffprimary physical custody in the
Father with visitation in the Mother as agreed upon by the parties.
Respectfully submitted,
ROMINGER & BAYLEY
'c'hael J. Whare, L~squire
155 South Hanover Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
717-241-6070
Supreme Court ID #89028
Attorney for Plaintiff
VERIFICATION
I verify that the statements made in this Complaint are true and correct. I understand that
false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. § 4904, relating to
unsworn falsification to authorities.
J 'fer Crauk~r, P~a~iff ~
JENNIFER L. GAUKER,
Plaimiff
STEVE GAUKER,
Defendant
· IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
· CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
· CIVIL ACTION LAW
· No.
· IN DIVORCE/CUSTODY
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Michael J. Whare, Esquire, attorney for Jennifer L. Gauker, do hereby certify that I this
day served a copy of Plaintiff's Complaint upon the following by depositing the same in the
United States Mail, return receipt requested and first class postage prepaid, at Carlisle,
Pennsylvania, addressed as follows:
Steve Gauker
2011 Pine Road
Newville, PA 17013
Dated:
Michad J~Whare, fisquire
Attorney for Plaintiff
JENNIFER L. GAUKER
PLAINTIFF
V.
STEVE GAUKER
DEFENDANT
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
03-2354 CIVIL ACTION LAW
IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT..
AND NOW, Wednesday, May 21, 2003 , upon consideration of the attached Complaint,
it is hereby directed that parties and their respective counsel appear before Hubert X. Gilroy, Esq. , the conciliator,
at 4th Floor, Cnmberland County Courthouse, Carlisle on Thursday, July 03, 2003 at 8:30 AM
for a Pre-Hearing Custody Conference. At such conference, an effort will be made to resolve the issues in dispute; or
if this cannot be accomplished, to define and narrow the issues to be heard by the court, and to enter into a temporary
order. All children age five or older may also be present at the conference. Failure to appear at the conference may
provide grounds for entry of a temporary or permanent order.
The court hereby directs the parties to furnish any and all existing Protection from Abuse orders,
Special Relief orders, and Custody orders to the conciliator 48 hours prior to scheduled hearing.
FOR TIlE COURT.
By: /s/ Hubert X. Gilroy, Esq.
Custody Conciliator
The Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County is required by law to comply with the
Americans with Disabilites Act of 1990. For information about accessible facilities and reasonable
accommodations available to disabled individuals having business before the court, please contact our office.
All arrangements must be made at least 72 hours prior to any hearing or business before the court. You must
attend the scheduled conference or hearing.
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HAVE AN ATTORNEY OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE OFFICE SET
FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU' CAN GET LEGAL HELP.
Cumberland County Bar Association
32 South Bedford Street
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
Telephone (717) 249-3166
JENNIFER L. GAUKER,
Plaintiff
STEVE GAUKER,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: CIVIL ACTION LAW
: No. 03-2354
: IN DIVORCE/CUSTODY
STIPULATION AGREEMENT AS TO CUSTODY AND VISITATION
Plaintiff, Jennifer L. Gauker, hereinai~er referenced as Mother, and Defendant, Steve
Gauker, hereinafter referred to as Father, hereby agree to the entry of the following terms in a
Court Order defining custody end partial custody rights and responsibilities in relation to the
parties' minor children Caitlin E. Gauker, born April 22, 1994 mid Jake R. Gauker, born April 2,
1997, hereinafter referenced as Children:
1. The parties hereto agree that the best interests and continuing welfare of the children
would be best served with a custody arrangement as follows:
a. Mother and Father will share legal custody of Children as defined in 23 Pa.
C.S.A. § 5302. All decisions affecting the children's growth and development, including but not
limited to medical treatment, education, and religious training, are major decisions which Father
and Mother shall make jointly after discussion and consultation with each other.
b. As provided in 23 Pa. C.S.A. § 5309 (a), each parent shall have full and
complete access to the children's mental, dental, religious and school records. This includes the
name, addresses and telephone numbers of all medical and other providers.
c. Mother shall have periods of partial custody fi'om the 3~ week in August to the
2no week in June. (Mother's period of partial custody is to coincide with the school year.)
d. During Mother's periods of partial custody, Father shall have visitation every
other weekend and at other times as mutually agreed upon by the parties.
e. Father shall have periods of partial custody beginning the 3~ week in June and
ending the 2na week in August. (Father's periods of partial custody are to coincide with the
Children' s summer vacation fi.om school.)
£ During Father's periods of partial custody, Mother shall have visitation every
other weekend and at other times mutually agreed upon by the parties.
g. The Mother shall have the Children on Mother's Day and the Father shall have
the Children on Father's Day.
h. Mother and Father shall mutually agree upon the Holidays.
2. Each party shall have reasonable telephone and e-mail access to the child while the child
is in the custody and control of the other parent.
3. The parties shall keep each other advised immediately relative to any emergencies
concerning the Children and shall further take any necessary steps to insure the that the health,
welfare and well being of the Children are protected.
4. The parties shall do nothing that may estrange the Children fi.om the other party or
hinder the natural development of the Children's love or affection for the other party.
5. Any modification or waiver of any of the provisions of the agreement of the parties
shall be effective only if made in writing and only If exeeuted with the same formality of the
agreement of the parties.
6. The parties agree that in making this agreement there has been no fraud, concealment,
overreaching, coercion or other unfair dealing on the part of the other.
7. Both parties agree that the terms of this agreement have been fully explained to them
by their respective counsel or that both parties have had the opportunity to have legal counsel
review and fully explain the terms of this agreement. Mother is represented by Michael J. Whare,
Esquire ofRominger & Bayley.
8. The parties hereto agree that this agreement shall be recorded and incorporated into an
Order enforceable by the Court.
Consented to:
Michael J. Whare, Eatluire
Date Date
,,~-'Stex)e Gauker ' -' /
Dat/e
Date
JUL u 9 2003
JENNIFER L. GAUKER,
Plaintiff
V
STEVE GAUKER,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
:
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
:
: NO. 2003 - 2354 CIVIL
: IN CUSTODY
COURT ORDER
AND NOW, this '~/~ day of July, 2003, the conciliator being advised the parties have
reached an agreement, the conciliator relinquishes jurisdiction.
BY THE COURT,
ert X. Gilroy
Custody Concdmto~r
JENNIFER L. GAUKER,
Plaintiff
STEVE GAUKER,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
:
: CIVIL ACTION LAW
: NO. 03-2354
:
: IN DIVORCE/CUSTODY
ORDER
AND NOW, this II" day of q,~ ,2003, in consideration
of the attached Stipulation Agreement as to Custody and Visitation, it is hereby ordered
that:
1. The parties hereto agree that the best interests and continuing welfare of the
children would be best served with a Custody Agreement as follows:
a. Mother and Father will share legal custody of children as defined in 23 Pa.
C.S.A. §5302. All decisions affecting the children's growth and
development, including but not limited to medical treatment, education
and religious training, are major decisions which Father and Mother shall
make jointly after discussion and consultation with each other.
b. As provided in 23 Pa. C.S.A. §5309(a), each parent shall have full and
complete access to the children's mental, dental, religious and school
records. This includes the name, address and telephone numbers of all
medical and other providers.
c. Mother shall have periods of partial custody from the 3rd week in August
to the 2nd week in June. (Mother's period of partial custody is to coincide
with the school year.)
d. During Mother's periods of partial custody, Father shall have visitation
every other weekend and at other times as mutually agreed upon by the
parties.
e. Father shall have periods of partial custody from the 3rd week in June and
ending the 2nd week in August. (Father's period of partial custody is to
coincide with the children's summer vacation from school.)
f. During Father's periods of partial custody, Mother shall have visitation
every other weekend and at other times as mutually agreed upon by the
parties.
g. The Mother shall have the children on Mother's Day and the Father shall
have the children on Father's Day.
h. Mother and Father shall mutually agree upon the Holidays.
2. Each party shall have reasonable telephone and e-mail access to the children
while the children are in the custody of the other parent.
3. The parties shall keep each other advised immediately relative to any
emergencies concerning the children and shall further take any necessary steps to insure
that the health, welfare and well being of the children are protected.
4. The parties shall do nothing that may estrange the children from the other
party or hinder the natural development of the children's love or affection for the other
party.
5. Any medication or waiver of any of the provisions of the Agreement of the
parties shall be effective only if made in writing and only if executed with the same
formality of the Agreement of the parties.
6. The parties agree that in making this Agreement there has been no fraud,
concealment, overreacting, coercion or other unfair dealing on the part of the other.
7. Both parties agree that the terms of this Agreement have been fully explained
to them by their respective counsel or that both parties have had the opportunity to have
legal counsel and review and fully explain the terms of this Agreement. Mother is
represented by Michael J. Whare, Esquire of Rominger & Bayley.
8. The parties have agreed that this Agreement shall be recorded and
incorporated into an Order enfomeable by the Court.
BY THE COURT
Jo
JENNIFER L. GAUKER,
Plaintiff
1N THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION LAW
NO. 03-2354
STEVE GAUKER, :
Defendant : IN DIVORCE/CUSTODY
MARITAL SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT
(hereinafter called "Wife") and Steve Gauker, (hereinafter called "Husband").
WITNESSETH:
Jennifer L. Gauker,
Diverse unhappy differences, disputes and difficulties have arisen between the parties and
it is the intention of Wife and Husband to live separate and apart for the rest of their natural lives,
and the parties hereto desire to settle fully and finally their respective financial and property
rights and obligations as between each other, including without limitation: (1) the settling of all
matters between them relating to the ownership of real and personal property; (2) the settling of
all matters between them relating to the past, present and future support and/or maintenance of
Wife by Husband and of Husband by Wife; (3) the implementation of custody arrangements for
the minor children of the parties for the immediate future; and (4) in general, the settling of any
and all claims and possible claims by one against the other or against their respective estates.
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and of the mutual promises,
covenants and undertakings hereinafter set forth and for other ge,od and valuable consideration,
receipt of which is hereby acknowledged by each of the parties hereto, Wife and Husband, each
intending to be legally bound hereby, covenant and agree as follows:
1. AGREEMENT NOT PREDICATED UPON DIVORCE
It is specifically understood and agreed by and between the parties hereto and each of the
said parties does hereby warrant and represent to the other that the execution and delivery of this
Agreement is not predicated upon nor made subject to any agreement for the institution,
prosecution, defense or for the non-prosecution or non-defense of any action for divorce;
provided, however, that nothing contained in this Agreement shall prevent or preclude either of
the parties hereto from commencing, instituting or prosecuting any action or actions for divorce,
either absolute or otherwise, upon just, legal and proper grounds, nor to prevent either party from
defending any such action which may, has been, or shall be instituted by the other party, or fi.om
making any just or proper defense thereto. The parties further agree that they will each sign the
Affidavit of Consent and Waiver of Notice after the required ninety (90) day time period has
elapsed when such a divorce procedure is instituted.
2. ADVICE OF COUNSEL
Wife and Husband declare that each has had a full and fifir opportunity to obtain
independent legal advice of counsel of her and his selection; that Wife has been independently
represented by Michael J. Whare, Esquire and that Husband aware of his right to legal
representation, declares that it is his express, voluntary and knowing intention not to obtain
counsel and he chooses instead to represent himself with respect to the preparation and execution
of this Agreement.
3. PERSONAL RIGHTS
Wife and Husband may and shall, at all times hereafter, live separate and apart. Each
shall be free from all control, restraint, interference or authority, direct or indirect, by the other in
all respects as fully as if she or he were unmarried. Each may reside at such place or places as
she or he may select. Each may, for her or his separate use or benefit, conduct, carry on and
engage in any business, occupation, profession or employment which to her or him may seem
advisable. This provision shall not be taken, however, to be an admission on the part of either
Wife or Husband of the lawfulness of the causes which led to, or resulted in, the continuation of
their living apart. Wife and Husband shall not molest, harass, disturb or malign each other or the
respective families of each other, nor compel or attempt to compel the other to cohabit or dwell
by any means or in any manner whatsoever with her or him.
4. PERSONAL PROPERTY
Husband agrees to set over, transfer and assign all of his right, rifle and interest to those
personal effects and items of personalty that are more fully described in Exhibit "A", which has
been annexed hereto and made a part hereof. By these presents, each of the parties does hereby
specifically waive, release, renounce and forever abandon whatever claims he or she may have
with respect to any of the above items which are the sole and separate property of the other from
the date of execution hereof.
5. REAL PROPERTY
Wife and Husband hereby agree to list the property at 201[ 1 Pine Road, Newville,
Pennsylvania, with a licensed Real Estate agent for sale. Wife and Husband do hereby agree to
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transfer, convey and sign ail paperwork needed to sell the property. Proceeds from the sale of the
house will be used to pay off the baiance of the current mortgage, pay off any and ail debt owed
by the parties, with the remaining monies to be split equally between the parties.
6. SUPPORT
The parties herein acknowledge that by this Agreement they have each respectively
secured and maintained a substantial and adequate fund with which to provide themselves and
the children who may live with them, sufficient financial resources to provide for their comfort,
maintenance and support, in the station of life in which they are accustomed. Wife and Husband
do hereby waive, release and give up any rights they may respectively have against the other for
alimony, spousal support or maintenance. It shall be from the date of this Agreement the sole
responsibility of each of the respective parties to sustain themselves without seeking any spousal
support.
7. LIFE INSURANCE
Husband agrees that he shall designate Wife as the irrevocable beneficiary of one-half
the face mount of all insurance policies insuring Husband's life: now in existence or hereinafter
coming into existence, until such time as Wife dies or remarries.
8. LIABILITIES
Wife and Husband each covenant, warrant and represent and agree that each will now and
at all times hereafter save harmless and keep the other indemnified from all debts, charges and
liabilities incurred by the other prior to or after the effective date of this Agreement, except as
may be otherwise provided by the terms of this Agreement.
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9. LEGAL FEES
Wife hereby agrees to waive any fight to alimony pendente lite and each party agrees to
be responsible for her or his own legal fees and expenses.
10. NO BAR TO FURTHER PROCEEDINGS
This Agreement shall not be considered to affect or bar the right of Wife or Husband to a
limited or absolute divorce on lawful grounds if such grounds now exist or shall hereafter exist or
to such defense as may be available. It is agreed that this Agreement shall not be impalrcd by
any divorce decree which may be granted but shall continue in :full force and effect
notwithstanding the granting of any such decree. This Agreemeut is not intended to condone and
shall not be deemed to be a condonation on the part of either party hereto of any act or acts on the
part of the other party which have occasioned the disputes or umhappy differences which have
occurred prior to or which may occur subsequent to the date hereof.
11. MUTUAL RELEASE
Wife and Husband each do hereby mutually remise, release, quitclaim and forever
discharge the other and the estate of such other, for all time to come, and for all purposes
whatsoever, of and from any and all rights, titles and interests, or claims in or against the
property (including income and gain from property hereafter accruing) of the other or against the
estate of such other, of whatever nature and wheresoever situate, which she or he now has or at
any time hereafter may have against the other, the estate of such other or any part thereof,
whether arising out of any former acts, contracts, engagements or liabilities of such other or by
way of dower or curtesy, or claims in the nature of dower or curtesy or widow's or widower's
rights, family exemption or similar allowance, or under the intesl~te laws, or the right to take
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against the spouse's will; or the right to treat a lifetime convey~mce by the other as testamentary,
or all other rights ora surviving spouse to participate in a deceased spouse's estate, whether
arising ander the laws of (a) Pennsylvania, (b) any State, Commonwealth or territory of the
United States, or (c) any other country, or any rights which Wife may have or at any time
hereafter have for past, present or future support or maintenance, alimony, alimony pendente lite,
counsel fees, costs or expenses, whether arising as a result of the marital relation or otherwise,
except, and only except, all rights and agreements and obligations of whatsoever nature arising or
which may arise under this Agreement or for the breach of any thereof. It is the intention of Wife
and Husband to give to each other by the execution of this Agreement a full, complete and
general release with respect to any and all property of any kind or nature, real, personal or mixed,
which the other now owns or may hereafter acquire, except and only except all rights and
agreements and obligations of whatsoever nature arising or which may arise trader this
Agreement or for the breach of any thereof, subject, however, to the implementation and
satisfaction of the conditions precedent as set forth herein above:.
12. SUCCESSORS' RIGHTS AND LIABILITIES
This Agreement shall, except as otherwise provided herein, be binding upon and inure to
the benefit of the parties hereto, their respective heirs, executors, administrators, successors or
assigns.
13. ENTIRE AGREEMENT
Wife and Husband do hereby covenant and warrant that this Agreement contains all of the
representations, promises and agreements made by either of them to the other for the purposes set
forth in the preamble hereinabove; that there are no claims, promises or representations not
herein contained, either oral or written, which shall or may be charged or enfomed or enforceable
unless reduced to writing and signed by both of the parties hereto; and the waiver of any term,
condition, clause or provision of this Agreement shall in no way be deemed to be considered a
waiver of any other term, condition, clause or provision of this Agreement.
14. BINDING EFFECT OF AGREEMENT
This Agreement shall remain in full force and effect unless and until terminated pursuant
to the terms of this Agreement. The failure of either party to insist upon strict performance of
any of the provisions of this Agreement shall not be construed as a waiver of any subsequent
default of the same or similar nature
15. SEVERIBILITY
If any term, condition, clause or provision of this Agreement shall be determined or
declared to be void or invalid in law, or otherwise, then only that term, condition, clause or
provision shall be stricken from this Agreement and in all other respects this Agreement shall be
valid and continue in full force, effect and operation. Likewise, the failure of any party to meet
her or his obligations under any one or more of the paragraphs herein, with the exception of the
satisfaction of the conditions precedent, shall in no way avoid or alter the remaining obligations
of the parties.
16. HEADINGS
Any headings preceding the text of the several paragraphs and subparagraphs hereof are
inserted solely for convenience of reference and shall not constitute a part of this Agreement nor
shall they affect its meanings, construction or effect.
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17. EFFECTIVE DATE
The effective date of this Agreement shall be the date upon which it is executed;
however, the transfer of the property provided for herein shall only take place upon the entry of a
final decree in divorce, unless otherwise indicated. The support provisions of this Agreement
shall take effect as indicated. Notwithstanding the foregoing, ifa final decree in divorce shall not
have been obtained within four (4) months from the date of execution of this Agreement, this
Agreement shall be null and void.
18. CONTROLLING LAW
This Agreement shall be construed in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania.
1N WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have set their hands and seals the day and year
first above written.
This Agreement is executed in duplicate, and in counterparts, and Wife and Husband, as
parties hereto, acknowledge the receipt of a duly executed copy hereof.
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COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA )
:SS.
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND )
On this, the'~.-~ day of~_~l~r~//~ , 2004, before me a notary public, the
undersigned officer, personally appeared Jennifer Gauker known to me (or satisfactorily
proven) to be the person whose name is subscribed to the within instrument, and acknowledged
that she executed the same for the purposes therein contained.
In witness whereof, I hereunto set my hand and official seal.
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA )
) SS:
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND )
un~O_~n this, the'~/'~")day o f.~'~J'~_tJ.O.f~,~t~ .. ,-'~, ~004', before me a notary public, the
dersig,ed officer, personally appeared Steve G)~er known to me (or satisfactorily proven)to
be the person whose name is subscribed to the ~in instrument, and acknowledged that he
executed the same for the purposes therein contained.
In witness whereof, I hereunto set my hand and official/seal. ·
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JENNIFER L. GAUKER,
Plaintiff
V.
STEVE GAUKER,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF
COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
:
: CIVIL ACTION LAW
: No. 03-2354
:
:
: IN DIVORCE/CUSTODY
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JENNIFER L. GAUKER,
Plaintiff
STEVE GAUKER,
1N THE COURT OF' COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION LAW
No. 03-2354
Defendant IN DIVORCE/CUSTODY
PRAECIPE TO TRANSMIT RECORD
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Transmit the record, together with the following information, to the Court for entry of a divorce
decree:
Date: April 30, 2004
Grounds for divorce: irretrievable breakdown under § 3301(c) of the Divorce Code.
Date and manner of service of the Complaint: June 6, 2003 was served on Defendant by
First Class Mail, Certified, and Return Receipt Requested and signed for on March 23,
2003.
Date of execution of the affidavit of consent required by § 3301 (c) or The Divorce
Code: by the Plaintiff January 29, 2004; by the Defimdant February 20, 2004.
Related claims pending: None
(b) Date Plaintiff' s Waiver of Notice in §3301 (c) Divorce was filed with the
Prothonotary: on February 24, 2004;
Date Defendant's Waiver of Notice in §3301(c) Divorce was filed with the
Prothonotary: on February 24, 2004; a copy of which is attached.
Michael J. Whare, Esquire
155 S. Hanover Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
717) 241-6070
Supreme Court I.D. # 89028
Attorney for Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COM~ION PLEAS
Of CUMBERLAND COU ~TY
STATE Of PENNA.
Jennifer L. Gaukmr
Plaintiff
VERSUS
Steve Gauker
Defendant
NO.
2354 2003
DECREE IN
DIVORCE
AND NOW,
DECREED THAT
AND Steve Gauker
ARE DIVORCED FROM THE BONDS OF MATRIMONY,
/~ ~ , ~Y , it IS ORDERED AND
/
Jennifer L, Gauker
, PLAINTIFF,
,DEFENDANT,
THE COURT RETAINS JURISDICTION Of THE FOLLOWING CLAIMS WHICH HAVE
BEEN RAISED OF RECORD IN THIS ACTION FOR WHICH A FINAL ORDER HAS NOT
Yet BEEN ENTERED;
None. The Marital Settlement Agreement i~ i~~
but not merged with the Divorce Decree.
BY THE COURT: ~
ATTE~:} //) J.