HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-05237IN THE COURT OF COM14ON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVINTA
JEVONNE M. SHEAFFER
Plaintiff
VS.
KENNETH M. SHEAFFER,
Defendant VO 2001-5237 19
MOTION FOR APPOIN=T OF MASTER
KENNETH M. SHEAFFER ( ) (Defend
a master with respect to the following claims:
( X) Divorce ( % )
( ) Annulment ( )
( ) Alimony ( R )
( ) Alimony Pendente Lite (X)
and in support of the motion states:
ant), moves the court to appoint
Distribution of Property
Support
Counsel Fees
Costs and Expenses
(1) Discovery is complete as to the claims(s) for which the
appointment of a master is requested.
(2) The defendant (has) appeared in the action
(by his attorney, MARCUS A. McKNIGHT, III ,Esquire).
(3) The statutory ground(s) for divorce (is) (axe;) 3301(c)
(4) Delete the inapplicable paragraph(s):
(a) The action is act contested.
(b) An agreement has been reached with respect to the
following claims: DIVORCE
(c) The action is contested with respect to the following
claims: ALL OTHER LISTED CLAIMS
(5) The action (involves) (does not involve) complex issues of law
or fact.
(6) The hearing is expected to take 1_(3?) (days).
(7) Additional information, if any. rep oat toA the motion:
Date: JULY , 2004
(Defendant)
ORDER APPOINTING :44STER MARCUS A.IGHT, III
A.`tD NOW , Bdy' c? Esquire,
is appointed ma&ar th respect to the following claims:
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JEVONNE M. SHEAFFER,
Plaintiff
vs.
KENNETH M. SHEAFFER,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO.01-%37 CIVIL TERM
IN DIVORCE
NOTICE TO DEFEND AND CLAIM RIGHTS
You have been sued in Court. If you wish to defendant 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 and a decree in 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, including custody or visitation of your children.
When the ground for the divorce is indignities or irretrievable breakdown of the
marriage, you may request marriage counseling. A list of marriage counselors is available
in the Office of the Prothonotary at Cumberland County Courthouse, Carlisle,
Pennsylvania, 17013.
IF YOU DO NOT FILE A CLAIM FOR ALIMONY, DIVISION OF MARITAL
PROPERTY, LAWYER'S FEES, OR EXPENSES BEFORE A DIVORCE 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
JEVONNE M. SHEAFFER, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
vs.
NO.OI-?5? 3 / CIVIL TERM
KENNETH M. SHEAFFER,
Defendant IN DIVORCE
COMPLAINT IN DIVORCE
1. Plaintiff is Jevonne M. Sheaffer, an adult individual currently residing at 26 Pine
Street, Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. Plaintiff has resided at this address
for approximately six months.
2. Defendant is Kenneth M. Sheaffer, an adult individual currently residing at 1634 Pine
Road, Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. Defendant has resided at this
address for approximately twenty years.
3. Plaintiff is a bonafide resident of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and has been so
for at least six months immediately previous to the filing of this Complaint.
4. Plaintiff and Defendant were married on April 20, 1980, in Carlisle, Cumberland
County, Pennsylvania.
5. There have been no prior actions for divorce or annulment between the parties.
6. The Defendant is not a member of the Unites 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
not desire that the Court require the parties to 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 that Defendant will, ninety days from
the date of service of this Complaint, consent to this divorce.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff requests your Honorable Court to enter a decree in
divorce pursuant to Section 3301(c) of the Domestic Relations Code.
Respectfully submitted,
GRIFFIE & ASSOCIATES
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Maryl , Esquire
Attorney laintiff
200 North Hanover Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-5551
(800) 347-5552
I verify that the statements made in the foregoing document are true and correct. I
understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S.
Section 4904, relating to unswom falsification to authorities.
DATE: 9 - 31- D/ -SJ`&,-J-; ? xtl S?rea'
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JEVONNE M. SHEAFFER, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
vs.
CIVIL ACTION -LAW
KENNETH M. SHEAFFER, NO. 01-5237 CIVIL TERM
Defendant, IN DIVORCE
ACCEPTANCE OF SERVICE
I, Marcus A. McKnight, III, Esquire, acknowledge that on or about
a 2001, I received a certified and true copy of a Complaint in Divorce
in the above captioned action and further acknowledge that I am authorized to do so on
behalf of my client, Kenneth M. Sheaffer.
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2001-05237 SHEAFFER JEVONNE M (vs) SHEAFFER KENNETH M
Filed Date: 9/05/2001 Time: 1:59 Case Type: COMPLAINT - DIVORCE
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7/08/04 MOTION FOR APPOINTMENT OF MASTER BY MARCUS A MCKNIGHT III ESQ
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7/08/04 PETITION FOR ECONOMIC RELIEF BY MARCUS A MCKNIGHT III ESQ
ADDITIONAL COUNT - EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTION
ADDITIONAL COUNT - COSTS EXPENSES AND COUNSEL FEES
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7/09/04 ORDER APPOINTING MASTER 7/09/04 E ROBERT ELICKER ESQ IS APPOINT
MASTER WITH RESPECT TO THE FOLLOWING CLAIMS : ALL LISTED
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JEVONNE M. SHEAFFER, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
PLAINTIFF/RESPONDENT : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. NO. 2001-5237 CIVIL TERM
KENNETH M. SHEAFFER, CIVIL ACTION - LAW
DEFENDANT/PETITIONER IN DIVORCE
PETITION FOR ECONOMIC RELIEF
AND NOW, this 7th day of July 2004, comes the Petitioner, by his attorneys, IRWIN &
McKNIGHT, and makes the following Petition for Economic Relief against the Respondent,
Jevonne M. Sheaffer, as follows:
1.
The Petitioner is Kenneth M. Sheaffer who is the Defendant in a divorce action filed in
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. His address is 1634 Pine Road, Carlisle, Cumberland
County, Pennsylvania 17013.
2.
The Respondent is Jevonne M. Sheaffer who is the Plaintiff in this divorce action. Her
address is 231 Mill Street, Mount Holly Springs, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17065.
3.
The petitioner seeks the following relief from the Court:
a. Equitable distribution of the marital assets; and
b. Costs, expenses and counsel fees.
WHEREFORE, the Petitioner, Kenneth M. Sheaffer requests the relief set forth above.
Respectfully submitted,
IRWIN & McKNIGHT
By:
Marcus. 'g?(t, III,
60 West Po et t!;
Carlisle, PA 1 3
717-249-2353
Supreme Court I.D. No: 25476
Attorney for the Defendant/Petitioner,
Kenneth M. Sheaffer
Date: July , 2004
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I the undersigned hereby certify that on this 8th day of July, 2004, a copy of the Petition for
Economic Relief was served by first-class, postage prepaid United States mail in Carlisle, Pennsylvania
upon the following:
Bradley L. Griffie, Esquire
GRIFFIE & ASSOCIATES
200 North Hanover Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
IRWIN
Marcus 4 McKnight, W, Esquire
Supreme Court I.D. No: 25476
60 West Pomfret Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 249-2353
Attorney for the Defendant/Respondent,
Kenneth M. Sheaffer
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JEVONNE M. SHEAFFER, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. : NO. 2001-5237 CIVIL TERM
KENNETH M. SHEAFFER, CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Defendant IN DIVORCE
PLAINTIFF'S AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT
1. A complaint in divorce under Section 3301(c) of the Divorce Code was filed on September
5, 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 unworn
falsification to authorities.
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JEVONNE M. SHEAFFER,
Plaintiff
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KENNETH M. SHEAFFER,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
N0.2001-5237 CIVIL TERM
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: IN DIVORCE
WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REQUEST
ENTRY OF A DIVORCE DECREE UNDER
SECTION 3301(c) OF THE DIVORCE CODE
1. I consent to the entry of a final Decree of Divorce without notice.
2. I understand that I may lose rights concerning alimony, division of property, lawyer's fees or
expenses 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 made are subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. Section 4904 relating to unswom
falsification to authorities.
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JEVONNE M. SHEAFFER,
Plaintiff
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KENNETH M. SHEAFFER,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 2001-5237 CIVIL TERM
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE
DEFENDANT'S AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT
A complaint in divorce under Section 3301(c) of the Divorce Code was filed on September
5, 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 unworn
falsification to authorities.
Date:
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JEVONNE M. SHEAFFER, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. : NO. 2001-5237 CIVIL TERM
KENNETH M. SHEAFFER, CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Defendant IN DIVORCE
WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REQUEST
ENTRY OF A DIVORCE DECREE UNDER
SECTION 3301(c) OF THE DIVORCE CODE
1. I consent to the entry of a final Decree of Divorce without notice.
2. I understand that I may lose rights concerning alimony, division of property, lawyer's fees or
expenses 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 made are subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. Section 4904 relating to unsworn
falsification to authorities.
Date: / V 7
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JEVONNE M. SHEAFFER,
Plaintiff
VS.
KENNETH M. SHEAFFER,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 01 - 5237 CIVIL
IN DIVORCE
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this 4ej day of L-,
2007, the economic claims raised in the proceedings having been
resolved in accordance with a separation and property
settlement agreement dated October 17, 2007, the appointment of
the Master is vacated and counsel can file a praecipe
transmitting the record to the Court requesting a final decree
in divorce.
BY OURT,
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Edgar B. Bayley, P.J.
cc: Marylou Matas
Attorney for Plaintiff
Marcus A. McKnight, III
Attorney for Defendant
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SEPARATION AND PROPERTY SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT
A.
THIS AGREEMENT, made this l7 day of Qc,,W4?kr , 2007, by
and between KENNETH M. SHEAFFER, of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, party
of the first part, hereinafter referred to as "Husband",
AND
JEVONNE M. SHEAFFER, of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, party of the
second part, hereinafter referred to as "Wife",
VVITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, the parties hereto are Husband and Wife, having been married on
April 20, 1980, in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, and
WHEREAS, 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,
and the parties hereto are desirous of settling their respective financial rights and
obligations as between each other, and to finally and for all time to settle and determine
their respective property and other rights growing out of their marital relations; and wish
to enter into this Separation and Property Settlement Agreement; and
WHEREAS, both and each of the parties hereto have had the opportunity to be
advised of their legal rights and the implications of this Agreement and the legal
consequences which may and will ensue from the execution hereof, and
WHEREAS, Wife acknowledges that she has had the opportunity to be
thoroughly conversant with and know accurately the size, degree, and extent of the estate
and income of Husband and Husband acknowledges that he has had the opportunity to be
thoroughly conversant with and know accurately the size, degree, and extent of the estate
and income of Wife;
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration and of the mutual promises, covenants
and undertakings hereinafter set forth which are hereby acknowledged by each of the
parties hereto, Wife and Husband, each intending to be legally bound hereby, covenants
and agree as follows:
1. Advice of Counsel: The parties acknowledge that they have received
independent legal advice from counsel of their own selection or that they have elected not
to seek independent legal advice and that they fully understand the facts and have been
fully informed as to their legal rights and obligations and they acknowledge and accept
that this Agreement is, in the circumstance, fair and equitable and that it is being entered
into freely and voluntarily after having received such advice and with such knowledge
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
and the parties hereto state that he/she, in the procurement and execution of this
Agreement, has not been subject to any fraud, concealment, overreaching, imposition,
coercion, or other unfair dealing on the part of the other, or on the part of the other's
counsel. The provisions of this Agreement and their legal effect have been fully
explained to Husband by his counsel, Marcus A. McKnight, III, Esquire. The provisions
of this Agreement and their legal effect have been fully explained to Wife by her counsel,
Marylou Matas, Esquire.
2. Warrantv of Disclosure: The parties warrant and represent that they have
made a full disclosure of all assets and their valuation prior to the execution of this
Agreement. This disclosure was in the form of an informal exchange of information by
the parties but also reflects the fact that the parties had personal knowledge before their
separation of their various assets and debts all of which form the basis of this Agreement
between the parties.
3. Personal Rights and Separation: Wife and Husband may and shall, at all
times hereafter, live separate and part. They shall be free from any control, restraint,
interference or authority, direct or indirect, by the other in all respects as if they were
unmarried. They may reside at such place or places as they may select. Each may, for
his or her separate use or benefit, conduct, carry on and engage in any business,
occupation, profession or employment which to him or her may seem advisable. Wife
and Husband shall not molest, harass, disturb, nor malign each other or the respective
families of each other nor compel or attempt to compel the other to cohabit nor dwell by
any means or in any manner whatsoever with him or her.
4. Date of Execution: The "date of execution" or "execution date" of this
Agreement shall be 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.
5. Tangible Personal Property: Husband and Wife do hereby acknowledge
that they have previously divided their tangible personal property. Wife agrees that all of
the property in the possession of Husband shall be the sole and separate property of
Husband and Husband agrees that all of the property in the possession of Wife shall be
the sole and separate property of Wife. The parties do hereby specifically waive, release,
renounce and forever abandon whatever claims, if any, he or she may have with respect
to the above items which shall become the sole and separate property of the other, with
full power to him or her to dispose of the same as fully and effectually, as though he or
she were unmarred.
6. After-Acquired Personal Property: Each of the parties shall hereafter own
and enjoy, independently of any claim or right of the other, all items of personal property,
tangible or intangible, hereafter acquired by him or her, with full power, in him or her to
dispose of the same as fully and effectively, in all respects and for all purposes, as though
he or she were unmarred.
7. Motor Vehicles: With respect to the motor vehicles owned by one or both
parties, the parties agree as follows:
a.) At the time of separation, Wife retained sole and exclusive possession of
the parties' 1992 Chevy Corsica. In the event it is discovered that this
vehicle is titled in joint names, the parties shall sign whatever documents
necessary to transfer the vehicle to Wife's name individually within fifteen
(15) days of execution of this Agreement. Husband shall make no claim
to access to or use of this vehicle and waives any interest he has or may
have in this vehicle.
b.) At the time of separation, Husband retained sole and exclusive possession
of the parties' pickup truck, dump truck, Van, Ford Escort, business
tractors and lawn mowers. In the event it is discovered that these vehicles
are titled in joint names, the parties shall sign whatever documents
necessary to transfer the vehicles to Husband's name individually within
fifteen (15) days of execution of this Agreement. Wife shall make no
claim to access to or use of these vehicles and waives any interest she has
or may have in these vehicles.
8. Real Estate: The parties are joint owners of real property located at 1634
Pine Road, Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. This property is encumbered
with a mortgage, the current balance of which is approximately $75,000. From the date
of separation forward, Husband shall maintain sole and exclusive responsibility for the
repayment of the aforesaid mortgage payments on a timely basis, making all such
mortgage payments as they are due. Husband shall indemnify Wife and hold Wife
harmless from any demand for payment or collection activity whatsoever. Husband shall
retain ownership of the property. Husband shall maintain sole and exclusive
responsibility for the payment of the taxes, insurance and all maintenance at that property
from the date of separation forward.
Husband shall refinance the current mortgage to his name individually. At the
time of execution of this Agreement, Husband has been approved for such a refinance
with Orrstown Bank, with settlement scheduled to occur no later than December 4, 2007.
From the refinance of the mortgage, Husband shall pay Wife the sum of
FIFTEEN THOUSAND ($15,000.00) DOLLARS AND 00/100 for her interest in the
property.
In the event that Husband does not refinance the mortgage to his name
individually by December 4, 2007, Wife shall be entitled to list the property for sale.
Husband shall cooperate with the sale of the properties and shall sign all documents
necessary for Wife to engage a broker/realtor, to list the property, to sell the property, and
any and all other aspects associated with the sale of the property. Wife shall be in control
of all aspects of the sale of the property and Husband shall not take any action to delay
sale. Upon the sale, the parties shall equally divide any proceeds, less any and all money
that either of them paid toward the cost of sale or maintenance of house pending sale, not
including Husband's continued payment of the mortgage pending sale.
Only upon Husband's satisfaction of the mortgage through refinance or payment,
to remove Wife's name as a responsible party on any encumbrance associated with the
property, no later than December 4, 2007, shall Wife sign a deed to transfer the property
to Husband's name individually. Absent that, the parties shall continue to own the
property jointly with the right of survivorship.
In the event that Husband's current mortgage refinance commitment with
Orrstown Bank is revoked, Husband shall continue to make reasonable and good faith
efforts to refinance the property until refinancing is accomplished; however, in no way
shall this occur later than December 4, 2007 or the house shall be listed for sale in
accordance with the terms of this agreement. Wife shall execute a deed for the property
prior to such refinancing and the deed shall be held in escrow by Wife's attorney until
said refinancing is effected.
9. Business: Husband owns and operates a landscaping business, Sheaffer
Lawn and Garden. For the mutual promises and covenants contained in this Agreement,
Wife hereby waives all right, title, claim or interest she may have by equitable
distribution in this business. Husband shall be responsible for maintaining all debt
associated with this business, as may be more specifically set forth in paragraph 12
herein. In the event debts are not specifically listed in this paragraph, they are not known
to Wife at this time. However, Husband agrees and shall maintain responsibility for all
business debt. Husband shall indemnify Wife and hold Wife harmless from any demand
for payment or collection activity whatsoever. Husband shall retain ownership of the
business property and all equipment associated with the business.
In connection with the operation of this business Husband filed tax returns. If it is
discovered that any penalties or interest or any liability for failure to declare income or as
a result of disallowance of a claimed deduction shall be assessed by the IRS, said
penalties or interest shall be paid and solely attributable to and be the responsibility of
Husband.
10. Bank Accounts: For the mutual promises and covenants contained in this
Agreement, Husband and Wife hereby waive all right, title, claim or interest they may
have by equitable distribution in their respective bank accounts, checking or savings, if
any, and each party waives against the other any duty of accounting for disposition of any
jointly held funds.
If it is discovered that any joint accounts exist as of the date of execution of this
Agreement, the parties shall divide equally any funds in those accounts and promptly
close those accounts within fifteen (15) days of execution of this Agreement.
The parties waive and transfer an-N, interest they have in the other's individual
accounts, checking or savings that may have been established during the marriage.
11. Pension Interests: Husband hereby waives, relinquishes and transfers any
and all of his right, title and interest he has or may have in Wife's pension or retirement
account, as well as other accounts that Wife may have in her individual name or may
have secured through her present or prior employment. Wife has a 401(k) account with
Land O'Lakes through her current employment. Husband specifically waives any
interest he has in that account. Wife maintains that she does not own or have an interest
in any other retirement, pension, investment account or the like.
Husband and Wife maintain that neither of them have established, maintained or
have an interest in any pension or retirement account through present or prior
employment that may have been earned during the marriage. Each party is satisfied with
the disclosure of the other as it relates to all interests of this paragraph and the terms of
this document.
12. Investment Accounts: Each party waives any and all right, title or interest
they have or may have in the other's investment accounts, stocks, bonds, mutual funds
and the like, that are not previously identified as bank accounts or pension interests.
Husband and Wife maintain that neither of them have established, maintained or
have an interest in any other investment account during the marriage or that may have
earned interest during the marriage. Each party is satisfied with the disclosure of the
other as it relates to all interests of this paragraph and the terms of this document.
13. Marital Debt:
a. Post Separation Debt: Each party hereby confirms that they have not
incurred any additional debt since their separation that has, in any ,vay, obligated the
other party. In the event that either party contracted or incurred any debt since the date
of separation on January 22, 2001, the party who incurred said debt shall be responsible
for the payment thereof regardless of the name in which the debt may have been incurred.
b. Future Debt: From the date of this Agreement forward, neither party shall
contract or incur any debt or liability for which the other party or his or her property or
estate might be responsible and shall indemnify and save the other party harmless from
any and all claims or demands made against him or her by reason of debts or obligations
incurred by the other party.
C. Marital Debt: Husband and Wife do not believe there exists any
obligations in their names jointly. Husband agrees to maintain responsibility for any
debts that are listed in his name individually. Specifically, Husband agrees to maintain
responsibility for the following business related debts:
i. Greenwood Nursery:
ii. Boyer & Ritter: date of separation balance, $14,551.76
ill. R&W Equipment: date of separation balance, $8,093.46
iv. Miller Insurance
V. Jamco Products
Wife agrees to maintain responsibility for any debts that are listed in her name
individually.
14. Warranty as to Post Separation and Future Obligations: Husband and Wife
each covenant, warrant, represent and agree that each will now and at all times hereafter
hold harmless and keep the other party indemnified from all debts, charges and liabilities
incurred by the Husband or Wife, respectively.
15. Life Insurance: Each party agrees that the other party shall have sole
ownership and possession of any life insurance policies owned by the other. Each party
shall have the right to borrow against, cash in policies, change beneficiaries, and exercise
any other incidents of ownership of the respective policies free of any right or claim by
the other party. Each party shall sign any documents necessary to waive, relinquish or
transfer any rights in such policies to the respective party who presently owns such
policies.
16. Spousal Support Alimony Alimony Pendente Lite, and Spousal
Maintenance:
a.) Husband hereby waives any right or claims of any nature whatsoever
relative to alimony, alimony pendente lite, spousal support, spousal
maintenance, counsel fees and expenses against Wife.
b.) Wife hereby waives any right or claims of any nature whatsoever relative
to alimony, alimony pendente lite, spousal support, spousal maintenance,
counsel fees and expenses against Husband.
17. Medical Insurance: Upon entry of the decree in divorce, Husband shall
elect his own health, medical and dental insurance, either under the applicable provisions
of COBRA, with Wife's group health insurance or another comparable plan. Husband
shall be responsible for payment of premiums for the plan.
18. Mutual Releases: Husband and Wife each do hereby mutually remise,
release, quitclaim, and forever discharge the other and the estate of such other, for all
times to come and for all purposes whatsoever, of and from any and all right, title and
interest, 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 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 as 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 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 (a) Pennsylvania, (b) any state, commonwealth or
territory of the United States, or (c) any other country, or any rights which either party
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 Husband and Wife
to give to each other by execution of this Agreement a full, complete, and general release
with respect to any and all property of any kind or nature, real or 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 thereof.
19. Divorce: At the time of execution of this Agreement, Wife has
commenced an action for divorce against Husband. It is understood and agreed that any
Decree in Divorce which may be issued between the parties shall incorporate this
Agreement. Further:
a.) This Agreement represents a complete and final agreement as to their
respective property rights which arose from the marital relation and
therefore mutually waive any and all rights they may have under §3502,
et. seq. of the Pennsylvania Code, Act. No 1980-26.
b.) This Agreement may be offered in evidence in the action for divorce and
may be incorporated by reference in the decree to be granted therein.
Notwithstanding such incorporation, this Agreement shall not be merged
in the decree, but shall survive the same and shall be binding and
conclusive to the ri ghts of all parties.
20. Legal Fees: In the review and preparation of this Agreement each party
incurred his or her own legal fees and shall be responsible for the payment thereof.
21. Nora-Compliance: if either party fails to comply any provision of this
Agreement, the other party shall have the right, at his or her election, either to sue for
damages for such failure, in which event the non-complying party shall be responsible for
payment of legal fees and costs incurred by the other in enforcing their rights hereunder,
whether through formal court action or negotiations, or to seek such other remedies or
relief as may be available to him or her.
22. Equitable Distribution: It is specifically understood and agreed that this
Agreement constitutes an equitable distribution of property, both real and personal, which
was legally and beneficially acquired by Husband and Wife or either of them during the
marriage as contemplated by The Act of April 2, 1980 (P.L. No. 63, No. 26) known as
"The Divorce Code," 23 P.S. 101 et seq. of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and as
amended.
23. Summw-)) of Effect of Agreement: It is specifically understood and agreed
by and between the parties hereto, and each party accepts the provisions herein made in
lieu of and in full settlement and satisfaction of any and all of the said parties' rights
against the other for any past, present and future clams on account of support,
maintenance, alimony, alimony pendente lite, counsel fees, costs and expenses, equitable
distribution of marital property and any other claims of each party, including all claims
raised by them in the divorce action pending between the parties.
24. Tax Consequences: By this Agreement, the parties have intended to
effectuate and by this Agreement have equitably divided their marital property. The
parties have determined that such equitable division conforms to a right and just standard
with regard to the rights of each party. The division of existing marital property is not,
except as may be otherwise expressly provided herein, intended by the parties to institute
or 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.
25. Mutual Cooperation/Duty to Effectuate Agreement: Each party shall at
any time and from time to time hereafter, take any and all steps and execute,
acknowledge and deliver to the other party any and all further instruments and/or
documents that the other party may reasonably require for the purpose of giving full force
and effect to the provisions of this Agreement.
26. Reconciliation: The parties shall only effectuate a legal reconciliation
which supersedes this Agreement by their signed agreement containing a specific
statement that they have reconciled and that this Agreement shall be null and void;
otherwise, this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect. Further, the parties may
attempt a reconciliation, which action, if not consummated by the aforesaid agreement,
shall not affect in any way the legal affect of this agreement or cause any new marital
rights or obligations to accrue.
27. Severability: 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 exception of the satisfaction of the conditions precedent, shall
in no way void or alter the remaining obligations of the parties.
28. No 97aiver of Default: This Agreement shall remain in full force and
effect unless and until terminated under and 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 in no way affect the right of such party hereafter to enforce the same,
nor shall the waiver of any breach of any provision hereof be construed as a waiver of
any subsequent default of the same or similar nature, nor shall it be construed as a waiver
of strict performance of any other obligations herein.
29. Integration: This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding of the
parties and supersedes any and all prior agreements and negotiations between them.
There are no representations or warranties other than those expressly set forth herein.
This Agreement shall sun?ive integration by any court into any judgment for divorce and
shall continue to have independent legal significance as a written contract separate from
such judgment for divorce and may be enforced as an independent contract.
30. E ect of Divorce Decree: The parties agree that unless otherwise
specifically provided herein, this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect after
such time as a final Decree in Divorce may be entered with respect to the parties.
31. Maiver or Modification to be in Yf'ritinz No modification or waiver of
any of the terms hereof shall be valid unless in writing and signed by both parties and no
waiver of any breach hereof or default hereunder shall be deemed a waiver of any
subsequent default of the same or similar nature.
32. Captions: The captions of this Agreement are inserted only as a matter of
convenience and for reference and in no way define, limit or describe the scope and intent
of this Agreement, nor in any way effect this Agreement.
33. 4greement Binding on Heirs: This Agreement shall be binding and shall
inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective heirs, executor,
administrators, successors and assigns.
34. Governing Law: This Agreements shall be construed in accordance with
the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have set forth their hands and seals to
two counterparts of this Agreement, each of which shall constitute an original, the day
and year first above written.
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Date eOKTTH M. SHEAFF
y Date /EVO-.NT.N7E M. SHEAFFER
WITNESSES:
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
COUNTY OF CL? ???L L Q f7
On this day of Q 2007, before me, the
undersigned officer, personally appeared, KEN.NETHM. SHEAFFER, known to me (or
satisfactory proven) to be the person whose name is subscribed to the within Agreement
and acknowledged that he executed the same for the purpose therein contained.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I hereunto set my hand and official seal.
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
NofarYl3ed No y Public
Ma" L NOai, NoWy Public
Caftle em CMIbMIMtd County
W CW"MWM E)OU laps 18, 2Q9I
Member, Pennsylvania Assoolad" of Notaries
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
COUNTY OF C C_t- i'l?- h E f I CL ti_C
On this j -? day of C? b cr 2007, before me, the
undersigned officer, personally appeared .IEVONNE M. SHEAFFER, known to me (or
satisfactory proven) to be the person whose name is subscribed to the within Agreement
and acknowledged that she executed the same for the purpose therein contained.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I hereunto set my hand and official seal.
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Notary Public
NCTa=
BARBARA E. S "roW
Ca ask Borg CumbaW Cam,. PA
My Commission E irm 1- 7, 2011
JEVONNE M. SHEAFFER,
Plaintiff
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 2001-5237
KENNETH M. SHEAFFER,
Defendant
To the Prothonotary:
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
IN DIVORCE
PRAECIPE TO TRANSMIT RECORD
Kindly transmit the record, together with the following information, to the Court for
entry of a Decree in Divorce:
1. Grounds for Divorce: Irretrievable breakdown under Section 3301(c) of the
Divorce Code.
2. Date and manner of service of the Complaint: Defendant accepted service of
the Complaint on September 11, 2001, via US mail. Proof of service was filed with the Court
on September 20, 2001.
3. Date Affidavit of Consent required under Section 3301(c) of the Divorce Code
was signed:
By Plaintiff: September 14, 2007 and filed with the Prothonotary on
September 14, 2007.
By Defendant: September 14, 2007 and filed with the Prothonotary on
September 14, 2007.
4. Related claims pending: The terms of the Property Settlement and Separation
Agreement dated October 17, 2007 are incorporated, but not merged, into the Decree in
Divorce.
5. Date Waiver of Notice under Section 3301(c) of the Divorce Code was signed:
By Plaintiff: September 14, 2007 and filed with the Prothonotary on
September 14, 2007.
By Defendant: September 14, 2007and filed with the Prothonotary on
September 14, 2007.
SAIDIS,
FLOWER &
LINOS"
26 West High Street
Carlisle, PA
SAIDIS, FLOWER & LINDSAY
Marylon atas, Esquire
Suprem Court ID No. 84919
26 West High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
717-243-6222
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY
STATE OF PENNA.
JEVONNE M. SHEAFFER
PLAINTIFF
VERSUS
KENNETH M. SHEAFFER
DEFENDANT
DECREE IN
DIVORCE
AND NOW,
DECREED THAT
AND
N o gLQOe,r 2 0
JEVONNE M. SHEAFFER
00 , IT IS ORDERED AND
KENNETH M. SHEAFFER
ARE DIVORCED FROM THE BONDS OF MATRIMONY.
, 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;
The terms of the Separation and Property Settlement Agreement dated
October 17, 2007 are incorporated, but not merged, into this Decree in Divorce.
BY THE COURT:
ATTEST: J .
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PROTHONOTARY
N 0. 2001-5237
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