HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-04565IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
TRINA FRANTZ
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY
STATE OF ~ PENNA.
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Plaintiff
VERSUS
WAYNE J . FEtANT Z ,
Defendant
N O. 01-4565
DECREE IN
DIVORCE
AND NOW, I~ ~I 2004 IT IS ORDERED AND
DECREED THAT
TRINA FRANTZ
PLAINTIFF,
AND WAYNE J. FRANTZ ,DEFENDANT,
ARE DIVORCED FROM THE BONDS OF MATRIMONY.
THE COURT RETAINS JURISDICTION OF THE FOLLOWING CLAIMS WHICH HAVE
BEEN RAISED OF RECORD IN THIS ACTION FOR WHICH A FINAL ORDER HAS NOT
YET BEEN ENTERED;
The Marital Settlement Agreement dated January 27, 2004, is czer~ec?.
incorporated but not merged into three.
ATTES------T-~ D J.
PROTHONOTARY
TRINA FRANTZ, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Plaintiff :CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
WAYNE J. FRANTZ,
Defendant
NO. 01-4565 CIVIL TERM
CIVIL ACTION -LAW
IN DIVORCE
PRAECIPE TO TRANSMIT RECORD
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Transmit the record, together with the following information, to the Court for entry of
Divorce Decree:
1. Ground.for Divorce: Irretrievable breakdown under §3301(c) of the Divorce Code.
2. Date and Manner of Service of Complaint: First Class mail pursuant to an Acceptance of
Service signed by the Defendant dated August 1, 2001.
3. Date of execution of the Affidavit of Consent required by §3301(cl of the Divorce Code:
by Plaintiff on March 3, 2004; by Defendant on March 3, 2004.
4. Related Claims Pending: The Marital Settlement Agreement dated January 27, 2004
resolved all claims.
5. Date Plaintiffls Waiver of Notice i~3301(c) Divorce was filed with the prothonotar
Dated March 3, 2004 and filed herewith.
Date Defendant's Waiver ofNotice in~3301(c) Divorce was filed with the prothonotary:
Dated March 3, 2004 and filed herewith.
J fer L Lehman, Esquire
Attorney for Plaintiff
Date:
Plaintiffls Social Security No. 185-50-1188 Defendant's Social Security No. 162-48-0621
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MARITAL SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT
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THIS AGREEMENT is made this ~'~ day of ~1tltuu~n,~-- ,
zoo, by and between WAYNE J. FRANTZ (hereinafter referred to as Husband")
-AND-
TRINA C. FRANTZ (hereinafter referred to as "Wife")
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, Husband and Wife were lawfully married on Septemberi5,
1984 in Camp Hill, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania; and
WHEREAS, diverse unhappy marital difficulties have arisen between the
parties causing them to believe that their marriage is irretrievably broken, as a result
of which they now live separate and apart from one another, the parties being
estranged due to such marital difficulties; and
WHEREAS, as a result thereof, a divorce action has been filed by Wife
against Husband to Number of-4565 before the Cumberland County Court of
Common Please; and
WHEREAS, one child was born of this marriage, namely, Derek Wayne
Frantz, born April t9, i99i, now twelve (i2) years of age; and
WHEREAS, the parties hereto are desirous of compromising and settling
fully and finally their respective financial and property rights and obligations as
between each other, including, without limitation by specification: the settling of all
matters between them relating to the ownership of real and personal property; and
in general, the settling of any and all claims and possible claims by one against the
other or against their respective estate, particularly those responsibilities and rights
growing out of the marriage relationship, inter alia past, present or future spousal
support or maintenance, alimony pendente Iits, alimony, counsel fees and expenses,
and equitable distribution, whether or not the parties reside together; and
WHEREAS, the parties have made full disclosure to each other of their
assets and liabilities and have agreed on a settlement of all property rights and
differences existing between them; and
WHEREAS, the parties intend this Agreement to be a full and complete
Marriage Settlement Agreement, providing for the absolute and final settlement of
all their respective marital and property and all other claims.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and of the
promises, covenants and undertakings hereinafter set forth and for other good and
valuable consideration, the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged by each of the
parties hereto, Husband and Wife, each intending to be legally bound hereby,
covenant and agree as follows:
i. SEPARATION. It shall be lawful for each party, at all times
hereafter, to live separate and apart from the other, at such place or places as he or
she may, from time to time, choose or deem fit. Each party shall be free from
interference, authority or control by the other, as fully as if he or she were single and
unmarried, except as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this
Agreement. Neither party shall molest the other or attempt to endeavor to molest
the other, nor compel the other to cohabit with the other, or in any way harass or
malign the other, nor in any way interfere with the peaceful existence, separate and
apart from the other. The foregoing provision shall not be an admission on the part
of either party of the lawfulness or unlawfulness of the causes leading to their
separation. A reconciliation will not void the provisions of this agreement.
Should a decree, judgment or order of separation or divorce be obtained by
either of the parties in this or any other state, country or jurisdiction, each of the
parties hereby consents and agrees that this Agreement and all of its covenants shall
not be affected in any way by any such separation or divorce; and that nothing in any
such decree, judgment, order or further modification or revision thereof shall alter,
amend or vary any term of this Agreement, whether or not either or both of the
parties shall remarry, it being understood by and between the parties hereto that
this Agreement shall be incorporated in but shall not be merged into any decree,
judgment, or order of divorce or separation. It is specifically agreed, however, that a
copy of this Agreement or the substance of the provisions thereof, may be
incorporated by reference into any divorce, judgment or decree. This incorporation,
however, shall not be regarded as a merger, it being the specific intent of the parties
to permit this Agreement to survive any judgment and to be forever binding and
conclusive upon the parties.
2. EFFECTIVE DATE. The effective date of this Agreement shall be
the "date of execution" or "execution date", defined as the date upon which it is
executed by the parties if they have each executed the Agreement on the same date.
Otherwise, the "date of execution" or "execution date" of this Agreement shall be
defined as the date of execution by the party last executing this Agreement. Transfer
of property, funds and/or documents shall occur on the effective date unless
otherwise specified herein.
3. AGREEMENT NOT A BAR TO DIVORCE. This Agreement shall
not be considered to affect or bar the right of either party to a divorce on lawful
grounds as maybe now or hereafter available to either party. This Agreement is not
intended to be and shall not be a condonation on the part of either party of any act
or acts of either party hereto. Both parties hereto agree that the marriage is
irretrievably broken and agree at the time of execution hereof to execute any and all
affidavits or other documents necessary for the parties to obtain an absolute divorce
pursuant to Section 33o1(c) of the Divorce Code. Each party waives the right to
request Court ordered counseling. Or execution hereof, each party will promptly
cease any outstanding claims in Divorce to be withdrawn and will exchange any
affidavits, waivers or notices necessary to process the divorce.
4. DEBTS AND OBLIGATIONS. Each party hereto represents and
warrants that he or she has not, and in the future will not, contract or incur any
debt, obligation or liability for which the other party or his or her estate may be
responsible or liable. Each party hereto agrees to be solely responsible for the
prompt and timely payment of the debts identified in his or her name. Each party
hereto agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the other from any and all claims,
debts, obligations or demands made against him or her by reason of debts or
obligations in his or her name.
5. MUTUAL RELEASES. Husband and Wife hereby mutually remise,
release, quit-claim and forever discharge the other and the estate of such other, for
all time to come, and for all purposes whatsoever, from any and all rights, title and
interest, or claims in or against the estate of such other, of whatever nature and
wherever situate, which he or she now has or at any time hereafter may have against
such other, the estate of such other or any part thereof, whether arising out of any
former acts, contracts, engagements or liabilities of such other or by way of dower or
courtesy, of claims in the nature of dower or courtesy, or widow's or widower's
rights, family exemption or similar allowance or under the intestate laws; or the
right to take against the spouse's will; or the right to treat a lifetime conveyance by
the other as testamentary or all other rights of a surviving spouse to participate in a
deceased spouse's estate, whether arising under the laws of Pennsylvania, any state,
commonwealth or territory of the United States, or any other country; or any rights
which either party may now 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 provision
thereof. It is the intention of Husband and Wife 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 under this
Agreement or for the breach of any provision thereof. It is further agreed by each
party that this Agreement constitutes a full and final resolution and settlement of all
claims of any kind, and especially and claims arising under the Pennsylvania Divorce
Code, which either party may have against the other.
6. DIVISION OF PROPERTY. The only real property interest of
either party is Husband's cabin property value. Wife grants unto Husband all right,
title and interest therein and agrees to sign and document as reasonably requested
by Husband to evidence compliance of same. The parties hereto agree that all
personal property between the two have been previously divided except as set forth
herein. Wife will have full ownership, right, title and interest and possession to a
1998 Plymouth Neon automobile which is currently in the possession of Wife and
Husband shall have full ownership, right, title and interest and possession to a 1999
Ford F-15o truck which is currently in the possession of Husband. Each party
agrees he or she will make all payments remaining on the said vehicle or any
personal property in his or her possession. Husband agrees to sign all reasonable
documentation provided by Wife to transfer to her, at her expense, sole right, title
and interest to a jointly titled time share with RCI. Husband transfers and releases
to Wife any right, title or interest he may have in the Swartz Street Property in which
Wife now resides.
y. PENSIONS,_RETIREMENT ACCOUNTS AND INSURANCE. The
parties hereto acknowledge that Husband has a retirement plan with the
Pennsylvania State Employees Retirement System and deferred compensation as a
result of his employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and Husband
agrees that as of July i~, 2ooi, one-half (t/z) of each of which shall be the property
of Wife. Wife shall be responsible for preparing a Qualified Domestic Relations
Order (QDRO) and Husband agrees to cooperate in executing and otherwise
cooperating in obtaining the same. Wife has an IRA account, one-half (i/z) of which
shall be the property of Husband as of July i~, zooi, the date of separation.
Husband shall be responsible for preparing a Qualified Domestic Relations Order
(QDRO). Wife and Husband agree to cooperate in executing any and all documents
required to promptly obtain the same.
8. TERM LIFE INSURANCE. Each of the parties represents to the
other that he or she has purchased a term life insurance policy for his or her life with
a death benefit of One Hundred Thousand and oo/too ($ioo,ooo.oo) Dollars,
nominating their minor son, Derek, by his surviving parent as Trustee, as
beneficiary and he or she agrees to maintain the same at least until the earlier of
Derek's graduation from (t) a secondary school; (z) obtaining the age of twenty-
three (23); or (3) marrying. The parties will exchange proof of said
insurance on an annual basis.
9. AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT AND WAIVER OF NOTICE. Each
party hereto agrees to immediately execute an Affidavit of Consent and Waiver of
Notice necessary to obtain a divorce. Each party hereto agrees to have counsel
withdraw any claims necessary in order to process the said divorce and execute all
papers necessary or reasonable to obtain the said divorce.
io. SUPPORT. Each party hereto waives for himself or herself any
support or right to support, alimony pendente lite, spousal support or similar
income from the other as of the date hereof. This does not apply to the minor child
of the parties hereto.
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1i. COLLEGE FUND. The parties have each agreed that each will set
up a college fund for the benefit of their son, Derek, and that each will be obligated
to contribute $25.0o to the fund which he or she has set up, per month, without fail.
All income or investment from each of the funds shall accrue to the principal to fund
and be to the benefit of Derek. The income or interest on the funds shall be reported
under the social security number assigned to Derek and shall be reportable on his
income tax return. Each of the parties agree that they each will use the funds to pay
for reasonable costs for Derek's college or other recognized post secondary
education, so long as Derek applies for, immediately before graduation from high
school to a course of post graduate education recognized and accredited and so long
as he continues as a full time student and successfully makes progress towards
completing such a course. In the event that Derek fails to pursue such post
secondary education as set forth herein, the income which has been reported to
Derek shall be distributed to Derek and the remainder shall be returned to the party
who has made the contribution as set forth herein. Each party hereto agrees to
annually exchange and provide to the other, year end statements of such accounts to
ensure that the same have been properly funded and invested. The same shall be
provided each year no later than March i for the previous year.
iz. ADVICE OF COUNSEL. The provisions of this Agreement and their
legal effect have been fully explained to Wife by her counsel, Jennifer Lehman,
Esquire. The provisions of this Agreement and their legal effect have been fully
explained to Husband by his counsel, Bruce D. Foreman, Esquire. Husband and
Wife each covenants that he or she has made a full financial disclosure to the other
of his or her respective property, holdings and income. Husband and Wife each
acknowledge that each fully understands the facts of this agreement and has been
fully informed as to her or his legal rights and obligations and each party
acknowledges and accepts that this Agreement is, in the circumstances, fair and
equitable and that it is being entered into freely and voluntarily, with such
knowledge and that execution of this Agreement is not the result of any duress or
undue influence and that it is not the result of any collusion or improper or illegal
agreement or agreements.
i3. ADDTI'IONAL 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, deeds, titles or documents that maybe
reasonably required to give full force and effect to the provisions of this Agreement,
including all papers necessary to transfer title.
i4. AFTER-ACQUIRED PROPERTY. Each party shall hereafter
independently own all property, real, personal or mixed; tangible or intangible, of
any kind, acquired by him or her, with full power to dispose of the same in all
respects and for all purposes; as though he or she were unmarried.
i5. APPLICABILITY OF TAX LAW TO PROPERTY TRANSFER
The parties hereby agree and express their interest that any transfer of property
under this Agreement shall be within the scope and application of the Deficit
Reduction Act of ig84, hereinafter referred to as "the Act," and specifically the
provisions of the Act pertaining to property transfers between spouses and former
spouses. The parties agree to sign and file any elections or other documents
required by the Internal Revenue Service to apply the Act to transfers under this
Agreement without recognition of gain and subject to the carry-over basis provisions
of the Act.
16. MODIFICATION AND WAIVER. A modification or waiver of any
of the provisions of this Agreement shall be effective only if made in writing and
executed with the same formality as this Agreement. The failure of either party to
insist upon the 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.
i~. ENTYRE 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.
i8. DESCRIPTIVE HEADINGS. The descriptive headings used herein
are for convenience only. They shall have no effect whatsoever in determining the
rights or obligations of the parties.
ig. INDEPENDENT SEPARATE COVENANTS. It is specifically
understood and agreed by and between the parties hereto that each paragraph
hereof shall be deemed to be a separate and independent agreement.
20. BREACH. If either party breaches any provision of this Agreement,
the other party shall have the right, at his or her election, to sue for damages for
such breach, to terminate any further payments required to the other hereunder or
seek such other remedies or relief as maybe 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, or in seeking
such other remedies or relief as maybe available to him or her.
21. DISCLOSURE OF FYNANCES. Each parry hereto confirms that
he or she has relied on the completeness and substantial accuracy of financial
disclosures of the other as an inducement to enter into this Agreement. The parties
acknowledge that there has been no formal discovery conducted in their pending
divorce action and that neither has filed and Inventory and Appraisement as
required by Section 35o5(b) of the Pennsylvania Divorce Code. The rights of either
party to pursue a claim for equitable distribution of any interest owned by the other
party in an asset prior to the date of execution hereof which interest was not
disclosed or known by the other party or his or her counsel prior to the execution of
this Agreement is expressly reserved.
zz. APPLICABLE LAW. This Agreement shall be construed under the
laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
z3. VOID CLAUSES. 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.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have hereunto set their hands and
seals the day and year first above written.
WITNESS:
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WIFE: ~
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TRINA C. FRANT
HUSBAND:
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COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
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COUNTY OF G,U•~ (one
On this, the ~-~
before me, the undersigned officer, personally
to me (or satisfactorily proven) to be the per.
within t~greement and acknowledged that he
therein contained.
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ear, TRINA . FRAN'I'Z, known
whose name is subscribed to the
:toted the same for the purposes
My commission expires:
Notarial Seal
Autumn M. Gleichman, Notary P blic
Mechanicsburg Boro, Cumbedand unty
My Commission Expires Nov. 15, 2004
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
COUNTY OF
SS
On this, the l3r~ o zoo3,
before me, the undersigned officer, personally ppeare , WAI'NE J. FRANTZ,
known to me (or satisfactorily proven) to be the p rson whose name is subscribed to
the within Agreement and acknowledged that he ecuted the same for the purposes
therein contained.
My commission expires:
NOTARIAL SEAL
MICHELE A. RENEKER, Notary Public
Clty of Harrisburg, Dauphin County
MYCommission Expires March 17, 2007
Notary
TRINA FRANTZ IN THE COURT OF CONIMON PLEAS OF
PLAINTIFF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V.
WAYNE J. FRANTZ
• 01-4565 CIVIL ACTION LAW
DEFENDANT
. IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, Wednesday, August Ol, 2001 ,upon consideration of the attached Complaint,
it is hereby directed that parties and their respective counsel appear before Dawn S. Sunday, Esq. ,the conciliator,
at 39 West Main Street, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055 on Thursday, August 30, 2001 at 9:00 a.m.
for aPre-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 THE COURT,
BY~ /s/ Dawn S. Sunday/, Esc. ~J
Custody Conciliator
The Court of Conunon 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
accommodafions 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.
YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR ATTORNEY AT ONCE. IF YOU DO NOT
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
2 Liberty Avenue
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
Telephone (717) 249-3166
TRINA FRANTZ, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Plaintiff :CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v. NO. b (- 4~ t,) CIVIL TERM
WAYNE J. FRANTZ, :CIVIL ACTION -LAW
Defendant : IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, ,upon consideration ofthe attached complaint, it is hereby
directed that the parties and their respective counsel appear before
the conciliator, at on the _ day of , 2001, at
m., for aPre-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.
FOR THE COURT,
By:
Custody Conciliator
The Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County is required by law to comply with the Americans with
Disabilities 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 heazing.
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, PA 17013
(717)249-3166
1-800-990-9108
TRINA FRANTZ, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Plaintiff :CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
NO.
WAYNE J. FRANTZ,
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION -LAW
IN DIVORCE/CUSTODY
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
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 these papers by the Plaintiff. You may lose money or property or other rights important to
you.
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.
IF YOU DO NOT FILE A CLAIM FOR ALIMONY, DIVISION OF PROPERTY,
LAWYER'S FEES OR EXPENSES BEFORE A DIVORCE OR ANNULMENT IS
GRANTED, YOU MAY LOSE THE RIGHT TO CLAIM ANY OF THEM.
YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU DO
NOT HAVE A LAWYER OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE
THE OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL
HELP.
Court Administrator
4th Floor, Cumberland County Courthouse
Carlisle, PA 17013
717-240-6200
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TRINA FRANTZ, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Plaintiff :CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
WAYNE J. FRANTZ,
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION -LAW
IN DIVORCE/CUSTODY
COMPLAINT UNDER SECTION 3301(c)
OR 3301(d) OF THE DIVORCE CODE
1. Plaintiff is TRINA FRANTZ, currently residmg at 1701 Sherwood Road, New
Cumberland, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17070.
2. Defendant is WAYNE J. FRANTZ, currently residing at 803 Brian Drive, Enola,
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17025.
3. Plaintiff and Defendant have been bona fide residents in the Commonwealth for at least
six (6) months immediately previous to the filing of this Complaint.
4. The Plaintiff and Defendant were married on September 15, 1984 in Camp Hill,
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
5. Plaintiff avers that there is one child of the parties under the age of 18, namely Derek
Wayne Frantz, bom Apri129, 1991.
6. There have been no prior actions of divorce or for annulment between the parties.
7. Neither of the parties in this action is presently a member of the Armed Forces.
8. The Plaintiff and Defendant are both citizens of the United States.
9. Plaintiffhas been advised of the availability of marriage counseling and that she may have
the right to request that the Court require the parties to participate in counseling prior to a divorce
decree being handed down by the Court.
COUNT I -DIVORCE
10. Paragraphs 1 - 9 are herein incorporated by reference.
11. The Plaintiff avers that the grounds on which the action is based are as follows:
(a) That the marriage is irretrievably broken;
(b) That Defendant has offered such indignities to the Plaintiff, the injured and
innocent spouse, as to make Plaintiff's condition burdensome and life intolerable;
(c) That Defendant has committed adultery; and
(d) The parties are now living separate and apart. At the appropriate time, Plaintiff
will submit an Affidavit alleging that the parties have lived separate and apart for at least two years
and that the marriage is irretrievably broken.
WI~REFORE, Plaintiff requests the Court to enter a Decree of Divorce.
COUNT II -EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTION
12. Paragraph 1 - 11 are herein incorporated by reference.
13. During the marriage, Plaintiff and Defendant have acquired various items of marital
properly, both real and personal, which are subject to equitable distribution under Chapter 35 of the
Divorce Code.
WIEREFORE, Plaintiff requests that the Court and/or Master enter an order with regard to
the equitable division of any marital property held by the parties including both real and personal
property and any other property subject to equitable distribution under Chapter 35 of the Divorce
Code.
COUNT IIi -ALIMONY PENDENTE LITE,
ATTORNEY'S FEES AND COSTS
14. Paragraphs 1 - 13 are herein incorporated by reference.
15. By reason of this action, Plaintiff will be put to considerable expense in the preparation
of her case in the employment of counsel and the payment of costs.
16. The Plaintiff is without sufficient funds to support self and to meet the costs and
expenses of this litggation and is unable to appropriately maintain herself during the pendency of this
action.
17. Plaintiffs income is not sufficient to provide for reasonable needs and pay her attorney's
fees and the costs of this litigation.
18. Defendant has adequate earnings to provide for the Plaintiffs support and to pay her
counsel fees, costs and expenses.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff requests that the Court and/or Master enter an order awarding
alimony pendente lite, counsel fees and expenses to the Plaintiff and against the Defendant in an
amount deemed appropriate pursuant to Section 3701, et seq. of the Divorce Code.
COUNT IV -ALIMONY
19. Paragraphs 1 - 18 are herein incorporated by reference.
20. Plaintiff lacks sufficient property to provide for reasonable needs.
21. Plaintiff is unable to sufficiently support self through appropriate employment.
22. Defendant has sufficient income and assets to provide continuing support for the
Plaintiff.
WIIEREFORE, Plaintiff requests that the Court and/or Master enter an order awarding
alimony for Plaintiff and against Defendant in an amount and for a period of time deemed
appropriate upon consideration of all factors, pursuant to Section 3701, et seq. of the Divorce Code.
COUNT V -CUSTODY
23. Paragraphs 1 through 22 are herein incorporated by reference.
24. Plaintiff seeks full custody of the following child:
Name Present Address Awe
Derek Wayne Frantz 1701 Sherwood Drive 10 (DOB 4/29/91)
New Cumberland, PA 17070
25. The child was not bom out of wedlock. The child is presently in the custody of Plaintiff,
who resides at 1701 Sherwood Drive, New Cumberland, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17070.
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26. During the past five years the child has resided with the following persons at the
following addresses:
Names Address Dates
Plaintiff and Defendant 803 Brian Drive Birth to July 17, 2001
Enola, PA 17025
Plaintiff 1701 Sherwood Drive July 17, 2001 to present
New Cumberland, PA 17070
27. The mother of the child is Plainfiff, TRINA FRANTZ, who is currently residing at 1701
Sherwood Drive, New Cumberland, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17070. She is married to
the Defendant.
28. The father of the child is Defendant, WAYNE J. FRANTZ, currently residing at 803
Brian Drive, Enola, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17025. He is presently married to the
Plaintiff.
29. The relationship of Plaintiffto the child is that of Mother. The Plaintiff currently resides
with the following persons
Name Relationship
Derek Wayne Frantz Son
Charles George Father
Edith George Stepmother
30. The relationship of Defendant to the child is that of Father. The Defendant currently
resides with the following persons: None.
31. Plaintiff has not participated as a party or a witness, or in any other capacity in other
litigation concerning the custody of the child in this or any other court.
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32. Plaintiff has no information of a custody proceeding concerning the child pending in a
court of this Commonwealth.
33. Plaintiff does not know of a person not a party to the proceedings who has physical
custody of the child or who claims to have custody or visitation rights with respect to the child.
34. The best interest and permanent welfare of the child will be served by granting the relief
requested.
35. 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 as parties to this action.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff requests the Court to grant full legal and physical custody of the
child to her.
Respectfully submitted,
By
/Jennifer L. Lehman, Esquire
27 South Arlene Street
P.O. Box 6130
Harrisburg, PA 17112
(717) 671-1200
Date: 7-30-0/
VERIFICATION
I verify that the statements made in the foregoing Complaint in Divorce/Custody are true and
correct to the best of my knowledge, information and belief. I understand that false statements
herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. § 4904 relating to unsworn falsification to
authorities.
T A FRANTZ
Date: July 26, 2001
TRINA FRANTZ, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Plaintiff :CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
WAYNE J. FRANTZ,
Defendant
NO. 01-4565 CIVIL TERM
CIVIL ACTION -LAW
IN DIVORCE
ACCEPTANCE OF SERVICE
I, WAYNE 7. FRANTZ, hereby accept service of the Complaint in Divorce filed on July
30, 2001 in the above action this ls` day of August, 2001. I certify that I am the Defendant listed
above.
W E7. N Z
TRINA FRANTZ, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Plaintiff :CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
WAYNE J. FRANTZ,
Defendant
NO. 01-4565 CIVIL TERM
CIVIL ACTION -LAW
IN DIVORCE
AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT
1. A Complaint in Divorce under §3301(c) of the Divorce Code was filed on July 30,
2001.
2. The marriage of the Plaintiff and Defendant is irretrievably broken and ninety (90)
days have elapsed from the date of filing and service of the Complaint.
3. I consent to the entry of a final decree of divorce after service of notice of intention to
request entry of the decree.
I verify that the statements made in this affidavit are true and correct. I understand that
false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. §4904 relating to unsworn
falsification to authorities.
Date: :-"~'~ G"~ ~ (~
A FRANTZ
PLAINTIFF
TRINA FRANTZ, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Plaintiff :CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v. : NO. 01-4565 CIVIL TERM
WAYNE J. FRANTZ, :CIVIL ACTION -LAW
Defendant : IN DIVORCE
WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REQUEST
ENTRY OF A DIVORCE DECREE UNDER §3301(c)
OF THE DIVORCE CODE
I consent to the entry of a final decree of divorce without notice.
2. I understand that I may lose rights concerning alimony, division of property,
lawyer's fees or expenses if I do not claim them before a divorce is granted.
3. I understand that I will not be divorced until a divorce decree is entered by the
Court and that a copy of the decree will be sent to me immediately after it is filed
with the prothonotary.
I verify that the statements made in this affidavit are true and correct. I understand that
false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. §4904 relating to unsworn
falsification to authorities.
Date: .~•J''~ ~ /////tiL~ i
TIIN FRANTZ
PLAINTIFF
TRINA C. FRANTZ, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Plaintiff :CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v. NO.O1-4565 CIVIL TERM
IN DIVORCE
WAYNE J. FRANTZ, DR NO. 30891
Defendant PACSES NO. 177103685
AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT
I. A Complaint in Divorce under §3301 (c) of the Divorce Code was filed on July 30,
2001.
2. The marriage of Plaintiff and Defendant is irretrievably broken and ninety (90) days
have elapsed from the date of filing and service of the Complaint.
3. I consent to the entry of a final Decree in Divorce after service of notice of intention to
request entry of the decree.
4. I understand that I may lose rights concerning alimony, division of property, attorney's
fees or expenses if I do not claim them before a divorce is granted.
I verify that the statements made in this Affidavit are true and correct. I understand that false
statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. §4904 relating to unsworn
falsification to authorities.
Date: .~- 3 ° d'%t ~ i~~~ ~ ~~
WA J. FRA Z, efen t
TRINA C. FRANTZ,
Plaintiff
v.
WAYNE J. FRANTZ,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO.Ol-4565 CNILTERM
IN DIVORCE
DR NO. 30891
PACSES NO. 177103685
WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REQUEST ENTRY OF A
DIVORCE DECREE UNDER SECTION 3301(c) OF THE DIVORCE CODE
I consent to the entry of a final decree of divorce without notice.
2. I understand that I may lose rights concerning alimony, division of property, lawyer's
fees or expenses if I do not claim them before a divorce is granted.
3. I understand that I will not be divorced until a Decree in Divorce is entered by the
Court and that a copy of the Decree will be sent to me immediately after it is filed with the
Prothonotary.
I verify that the statements made in this Affidavit are true and correct. I understand that false
statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. §4904 relating to unsworn
falsification to authorities.
Date: .~-~-D~ u
W E J. of nt
TRINA FRANTZ, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff :CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
vs.
WAYNE J. FRANTZ,
Defendant
NO.Ol-4565 CIVIL TERM
CIVIL ACTION -LAW
IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this ~~ day of 2001, upon
consideration of the attached Custody Conciliation Report rt is ordered and directed as follows:
1. The Mother, Trina Frantz, and the Father, Wayne J. Frantz, shall have shared legal custody
of Derek Wayne Frantz, born April 29, 1991. Each parent shall have an equal right, to be exercised
jointly with the other parent, to make all major non-emergency decisions affecting the Child's general
well-being including, but not limited to, all decisions regarding his health, education and religion.
2. The Mother shall have primary physical custody of the Child.
3. The Father shall have partial physical custody of the Child on alternating weekends from
Friday at 5:00 p.m. through Sunday at 8:30 p.m., beginning Friday, August 31, 2001 (and continuing
through the Labor Day holiday on Monday at 8:30 p.m.). In addition, the Father shall have custody
every Tuesday from 5:00 p.m. until 8:30 p.m., and at any additional times as agreed between the
parties.
4. Each party shall be entitled to have custody of the Child for 2 nonconsecutive weeks during
each summer school break upon providing 30 days advance notice to the other party.
5. The parties shall share or alternate having custody of the Child on holidays as follows:
A. CHRISTMAS: The Christmas holiday shall be divided into Segment A, which
shall run from Christmas Eve at 12:00 noon through Christmas Day at 12:00 noon, and Segment B,
which shall run from Christmas Day at 12:00 noon through December 26 at 12:00 noon. The Mother
shall have custody of the Child during Segment A in odd numbered years and during Segment B in
even numbered years. The Father shall have custody of the Child during Segment A in even numbered
years and during Segment B in odd numbered years. The parties shall share having custody of the
Child for the remainder of the Christmas school holiday as arranged by agreement.
B. THANKSGIVING: fix every year, the Father shall have custody of the Child from
the Wednesday before Thanksgiving at 5:00 p.m. through Thanksgiving Day at 3:00 p.m. and the
Mother shall have custody from Thanksgiving Day at 3:00 p.m. through the remainder of the
Thanksgiving weekend.
C. EASTER: The party who has custody of the Child over Easter weekend under the
regular custody schedule shall have custody of the Child on Easter Sunday until 3:00 p.m. and the
other party shall have custody on Easter from 3:00 p.m. unti18:30 p.m.
D. MEMORIAL DAY/LABOR DAY: The Memorial Day and Labor Day holidays
shall include the entire weekend from Friday through Monday, with the specific times to be arranged
by agreement of the parties. In odd numbered years, the Mother shall have custody of the Child over
the Memorial Day weekend and the Father shall have custody over the Labor Day weekend. In even
numbered years, the Father shall have custody of the Child over the Memorial Day weekend and the
Mother shall have custody over the Labox Day weekend.
E. INDEPENDENCE DAY: The Independence Day holiday shall be divided into
Segment A, which shall run from July 3T at 5:00 p.m. through July 4`h at 1:00 p.m., and Segment B,
which shall run from July 4`h at 1:00 p.m. through July 5`h at 5:00 p.m. The Father shall have custody
of the Child during Segment A in odd numbered yeazs and during Segment B in even numbered years.
The Mother shall have custody of the Child during Segment A in even numbered years and during
Segment B in odd numbered yeazs.
F. MOTHER'S DAY/FATHER'S DAY: The Mother shall have custody of the Child
every yeaz on Mother's Day and the Father shall have custody of the Child every year on Father's Day
from 10:00 a.m. until 8:30 p.m.
G. FEDERAL HOLIDAYS: The Father shall be entitled to have custody of the Child
on all federal holidays not otherwise addressed in this Order.
H. The holiday custody schedule shall supersede and take precedence over the regular
custody schedule.
6. In the event either party is unavailable to provide care for the Child for a period of three
hours or more during his or her periods of custody, that party shall first contact the other party to offer
the opportunity to provide the care before contacting third party caregivers.
7. Neither party shall do or say anything which may estrange the Child from the other parent,
injure the opinion of the Child as to the other parent, or hamper the free and natural development of the
Child's love and respect for the other pazent. Both parties shall ensure that third parties having contact
with the Child comply with this provision.
8. This Order is entered pursuant to an agreement of the parties at a Custody Conciliation
Conference. The parties may modify the provisions of this Order by mutual consent. In the absence of
mutual consent, the terms of this Order shall control.
cc: Jennifer L. Lehman, Esquire -Counsel for Motl
Charles Brown, Esquire -Counsel for Father
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TRINA FRANTZ, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff :CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
vs.
WAYNE J. FRANTZ,
Defendant
NO.OI-4565 CIVIL TERM
CIVIL ACTION -LAW
IN CUSTODY
CUSTODY CONCILIATION SUMMARY REPORT
IN ACCORDANCE WITH CUMBERLAND COUNTY RULE OF CIVIL
1915.3-8, the undersigned Custody Conciliator submits the following report:
1. The pertinent information concerning the Child who is the subject of this litigation is as
follows:
NAME DATE OF BIRTH CURRENTLY IN CUSTODY OF
Derek Wayne Frantz Apri129, 1991 Mother
2. A Conciliation Conference was held on August 30, 2001, with the following individuals in
attendance: The Mother, Trina Franz, with her counsel, Jennifer L. Lehman, Esquire, and the Father,
Wayne Franz, with his counsel, Charles Brown, Esquire.
3. The parties agreed to entry of an Order in the form as attached.
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Dad ~ ~ Dawn S. Sunday, Esquire
Custody Conciliator
In the Court of Common Pleas of CUMBERLAND County, Pennsylvania
DOMESTIC RELATIONS SECTION
TRINA C. FRANTZ
vs.
WAYNS J. FRANTZ
Plaintiff
Defendant
AND NOW, to wit on this
Docket Number 01-4565 CIVIL
)
PACSES Case Number 177103685 /D.30891
Other State ID Number
ORDER
23RD DAY OF AUGUST, 2001 IT IS HEREBY
ORDERED that the Q Complaint for Support or Q Petition to Modify or ®Other
ALIMONY PHNDRNTE LITE filed on JULY 30, 2001 in the above captioned
matter is dismissed without prejudice due to:
AN ORDER OF SPOUSAL SUPPORT ESTABLISHED UNDHR DOCKET NUMBHR 593 SUPPORT 2001,
PACSHS #0991D3658, AND DR#30857.
Q The Complaint or Petition may be reinstated upon written application of the plaintiff
petitioner.
BY THE COURT:
DRO: Es shaaday
xc: plaintiff
defeiutant
7enni.fer I~etenan, Esquire
7eff Foreman, Esquire
~g'~ ~r
Service Type M
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Edward E. Guido BUDGE
Form 0E-506
Worker 1D 21005