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DECREE IN
DIVORCE
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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; None. The parties ha~e executed a Marriage
Settlement Agreement dated February 27, 2002, which Agreement
been filed of record at the within term and number, and which
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MARRIAGE SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT, made this '2. 7~ day of ~~'U.h.u ,2002, by and
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between BRIAN E. HOFFMAN, of East Pennsboro Township, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania,
hereinafter referred to as "Husband", and THELMA J. HOFFMAN, of Hampden Township,
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, hereinafter referred to as "Wife."
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, Husband and Wife were married on May 18,1991; and
WHEREAS, differences have arisen between Husband and Wife in consequence of which
they are living separate and apart from each other; and
WHEREAS, Husband and Wife have made a full disclosure of their assets to each other; and
WHEREAS, Husband and Wife are the natural parents of two minor children, to wit: Emily
A. Hoffman, born July 17, 1993, and Jacob A. Hoffman, born June 9, 1997, and desire to agree upon
the legal and physical custody of those two children as a result of the separation of Husband and
Wife, and to provide, amicably, for the support of those children; and,
WHEREAS, Husband and Wife desire to settle and determine their individual rights and
obligations with respect to each other, including the disposition and distribution of marital property,
and the resolution of the matters of spousal support, alimony pendente lite, permanent alimony, and
attorney's fees and Court costs,
NOW, THEREFORE, the parties intending to be legally bound hereby, do covenant
and agree:
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1. SEPARATION. It shall be lawful for each party at all times hereafter to continue
to live separate and apart from the other party at such places as he or she may from time to time
choose or deem fit. The foregoing provisions shall not be taken as an admission on the part of either
party of the lawfulness or unlawfulness of the causes leading to their living apart.
2. INTERFERENCE. Each party shall be free from interference, authority, and contact
by the other, as fully as ifhe 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.
3. WIFE'S DEBTS. Wife represents and warrants to Husband that since the separation
she has not, and in the future she will not, contract or incur any debt or liability for which Husband
or his estate might be responsible, and shall indemnify and save harmless Husband from any and all
claims or demands made against him by reason of debts and obligations incurred by the Wife prior
to the date of the delivery of this Agreement; and, all further debts incurred by the Wife from and
after the date of delivery hereof, shall be the Wife's individual responsibility.
4. HUSBAND'S DEBTS. Husband represents and warrants to Wife that since the
separation he has not, and in the future he will not, contract or incur any debt or liability for which
Wife or her estate might be responsible, and shall indemnify and save harmless Wife from any and
all claims or demands made against her by reason of debts and obligations incurred by the Husband
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prior to the date of the delivery of this Agreement; and, all further debts incurred by the Husband
from and after the date of delivery her\)of, shall be the Husband's individual responsibility.
5. JOINT DEBTS. The parties acknowledge that the major item of joint indebtedness
which they have is a mortgage upon the marital home, and the disposition of this indebtedness shall
be separately treated in a subsequent paragraph entitled REAL PROPERTY. The parties do have
several credit card accounts upon which their names are identified as joint users, and the parties
agree that all of those joint credit cards shall either be canceled or that either of the parties who
desires to retain any credit card in his or her own name shall cause the other party's name to be
removed therefrom and, thereafter, the party remaining as the owner of that credit card(s) shall have
sole and exclusive use of and responsibility for any charges upon that credit card(s). The
cancellation or name change upon credit cards shall occur, or shall be placed in process within ten
(10) days following the execution of this Agreement
6. MUTUAL RELEASE. Subj ect to the provisions of this Agreement, each party has
released and discharged, and by this Agreement does for himself or herself, and his or her heirs, legal
representatives, executors, administrators, and assigns, release and discharge the other of and from
all causes of action, claims, rights, or demands, whatsoever in law or equity, which either of the
parties ever had or now has against the other, except any or all cause or causes of action for divorce
and except for any or all causes of action for breach of any provision of this Agreement.
7. DISCLOSURE OF PROPERTY. Husband and Wife acknowledge and agree that
they have made a full and complete disclosure to the other of all information pertaining to the parties'
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separate and marital property owned, possessed and/or controlled by the other at the time of the
separation of the parties and, further, have made such full and complete disclosure by the filing by
each of them in the pending action in divorce of a formal Inventory and Appraisement.
8. DIVISION OF PERSONAL PROPERTY. The parties acknowledge that they have
reached a mutual agreement with regard to the transfer and disposition of those items of personal
property which they have heretofore utilized in their occupancy of their marital home, and do hereby
confirm that all such personal property in the possession of Wife upon the execution of this
Agreement shall become and remain the sole and separate property of Wife, and that all personal
property in the possession of Husband upon the execution of this Agreement shall become and
remain his sole personal property.
9. BANK ACCOUNTS. The parties have already reached agreement with regard to
the disposition of any banking accounts which they have heretofore maintained together, and do
hereby confirm that those accounts in the name of Wife shall be and remain her accounts, and those
accounts in the sole name of Husband shall be and remain his separate accounts,
10. AUTOMOBILES. The parties are the joint owners of two motor vehicles, both of
which are free and clear of any encumbrances. Upon the execution of this Agreement, Husband
agrees that he shall execute the certificate oftitle transferring to Wife the sole ownership ofthe 1995
Plymouth Voyager minivan, and, Wife agrees that upon the execution of this Agreement she will
execute the certificate oftitle to transfer to the sole name of Husband the 1997 Chevrolet Silverado
pickup truck. Husband agrees that he shall continue to maintain the liability insurance policy upon
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Wife's Plymouth Voyager until the date when a Decree in Divorce is issued in the pending divorce
action, hereinafter identified, following which divorce shall be required to secure any policy of
liability insurance she may desire to have.
11. REAL PROPERTY. The parties are the joint owners of real estate known as 6305
Locust Lane, Hampden Township, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. Simultaneous with the
execution ofthis Agreement, Husband hereby agrees to execute a deed, together with Wife, for the
purpose of transferring to the sole name of Wife, title to the aforementioned real estate. Wife agrees
that she shall, in accepting title to the said real estate, assume the continued obligation of making
payments upon the said mortgage and liquidating said indebtedness, hereby agreeing to indemnify
and hold hannless Husband from any further responsibility or liability with regard thereto.
Simultaneous with her receipt of the deed to the real estate, Wife shall cause the name of Husband
to be removed from all utility bills and services, and from any other household-related expense
items, and agrees, hereafter, she shall be solely responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of the
real estate.
12. HUSBAND'S BUSINESS INTERESTS. Wife hereby releases and relinquishes
any interest which she may have in and to any ofthe business interests of Husband which may have
accrued to her as a result of her marriage to Husband. Specifically, Wife hereby releases and
relinquishes any interest in the stock which Husband owns in Harvey Hoffinan, Inc.; releases and
relinquishes any interest she may have in the limited partnership interest of Husband in Pearl Limited
Partnership; and, to the extent that Husband has any remaining interest in the real estate investment
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property at 40 West Green Street, Mechanicsburg, Wife does also release and relinquish any interest
she may have or have had therein.
13. RETIREMENT ACCOUNTS. By virtue of his employment in the Hoffman family
business ventures (Harvey Hoffman, Inc. and Pearl Limited Partnership), Husband has acquired
certain retirement account interests. Wife hereby releases and relinquishes any marital interest she
may have in any of such retirement accounts maintained by, for or on behalf of Husband.
14. SPOUSAL SUPPORT. ALIMONY. ALIMONY PENDENTE LITE. COUNSEL
FEES AND EXPENSES. Both parties hereby waive and relinquish any right which each of them
may have to seek or to receive from the other party the payment of any sums of money as alimony
pendente lite or counsel fees and expenses. Husband acknowledges that he has caused to be
instituted the presently-pending action in divorce in the Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland
County at No. 01-6621, and agrees that he, alone, shall be responsible for all attorneys' fees and
Court costs associated with said divorce action.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, and commencing upon the date of the execution of
this Agreement, Husband agrees that he shall pay to Wife spousal support at the rate of Eight
Hundred ($800.00) Dollars per month, and shall continue the same, as alimony, following the entry
of a Divorce Decree between the parties, for a period of time which shall terminate on September
15,2003. Such sum of support/alimony shall be paid by Husband, bi-weekly, in the sum of$369.
Husband also agrees that, through Pearl Limited Partnership, he shall assure that Wife
will be included in the group health insurance program maintained by Pearl Limited Partnership until
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such time as Wife has been able to secure a status of employment where she is provided with the
opportunity to enroll in a group health insurance program maintained by her employer. The cost of
the health insurance premium for Wife in the Pearl Limited Partnership group health insurance
program shall be paid to that Partnership by Wife.
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2001 FEDERAL INCOME TAXES.
Husband and Wife agree that they shall
cooperate with each other and shall file a joint Federal income tax return for calendar year 2001.
16. CUSTODY OF CHILDREN. Husband and Wife agree that the legal custody of
their two children, Emily A. Hoffman and Jacob A. Hoffman, shall be shared by both of them. It is
agreed, however, by Husband and Wife, that primary physical custody of Emily A. Hoffman and
Jacob A. Hoffman shall remain in the hands of Wife and that partial physical custody of the two
children shall be afforded to Husband. The partial physical custody of the two children which shall
be afforded to Husband shall be based upon the mutual agreement of Husband and Wife and shall
be at such time and for such periods of times as the parties shall agree upon between themselves
from time to time. Both parties agree that they shall discuss and agree upon the periods of
Husband's partial physical custody with the thought uppermost in both of their minds for the best
interests and permanent welfare ofthe children, recognizing that both children have the right to know
that they have and continue to have the love and affection both of their mother and their father.
Nothing herein contained shall prevent either mother or father from filing a
Complaint for Custody with any Court having jurisdiction over the custody of their two children.
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SUPPORT OF CHILDREN.
Husband agrees that, upon the execution of this
Agreement, he shall pay to Wife, for the support of Emily and Jacob, the sum of Twelve Hundred
($1200.00) Dollars per month (payable $923 bi-weekly).
Husband agrees to continue to maintain both of the children as dependents/
beneficiaries upon any policy of group health insurance upon which he is presently or hereafter
covered as a beneficiary through Harvey Hoffinan, Inc. or Pearl Limited Partnership, for so long a
period of time as is permitted by the group insurance provider.
Any expenses of health care for the two children of the parties, including but not
limited to expenditures for hospitals, physicians, dentists and orthodontic, and prescriptions which
are not paid in full by available health insurance shall be paid equally by Husband and Wife, and if
one of the parties shall pay the entirety of any such expenditure, the other party shall be required to
reimburse fifty (50%) percent of that expenditure.
Nothing herein contained shall prevent Wife from filing a Complaint for support of
the two minor children in any Court having jurisdiction over matters of support for minor children.
18. FUTURE OF MINOR CHILDREN.
A. Both parties acknowledge and agree that, in the event of the death of either of
them while their two minor children are still minors, the surviving parent, as natural
guardian, shall be the sole guardian of the minor children or child, as the case may be.
B. Both parties agree that each shall secure or maintain a policy oflife insurance,
insuring the life of each of them, and providing for a death benefit in the sum of $50,000,
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and, additionally, each agrees to pay the premiums required in order to maintain in full force
and effect such life insurance policies of each until the earlier of the death of the insured
upon the policy or the attainment to the age of eighteen (18) years of the youngest of the
surviving children of the parties. Both parties also agree that each shall cause to be prepared
and shall execute an inter vivos trust agreement which shall provide, inter alia, that in the
event of the deaths of either of them, the proceeds of their respective life insurance policies
shall be placed into the hands of the Trustee each may designate, and will also provide that
the Trustee shall utilize those trust assets to provide for the health, care, comfort, education
and well-being of the minor children ofthe parties, with any sums remaining in trust to be
paid, in equal shares, to each of their minor children upon the attainment of each to the age
of majority.
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IMPLEMENTATION OF AGREEMENT.
The parties agree that, upon the
execution of this Agreement, each of them will sign all documents contemplated by the terms ofthis
Agreement and necessary to provide for the transfer of any asset intended to be transferred to one
or the other of the parties under the terms of this Agreement and shall cause such executed
documents to be delivered to each other upon the entry of a final decree in divorce.
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, and the party breaching
this contract should be responsible for payment of legal fees and costs incurred by the other in
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enforcing their rights under this Agreement, or seek such otherremedies orreiief as may be available
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21. ENTIRE AGREEMENT. This Agreement contains the entire understanding ofthe
parties and there are no representations, warranties, covenants or undertakings other than those
expressly set forth herein.
22. MODIFICATION AND WAIVER. The 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 strict performance of any of
the provisions of this Agreement shall not be construed as a waiver of any subsequent default ofthe
same or similar nature.
23. 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.
24. INDEPENDENT SEPARATE COVENANT. 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 covenant and agreement.
25. APPLICABLE LAW. This Agreement shall be construed under the laws of the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
26. VOID CLAUSE. Ifanyterm, 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,
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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.
27. ENTRY AS PART OF THE DECREE. Husband has initiated an action in divorce
under Section 3301 (c) or 330 1 (d) ofthe Pennsylvania Domestic Relations Code, filed in Cumberland
County to No. 01-6621. It is the intention ofthe parties that the within Agreement shall survive the
aforementioned action for divorce, and that no order,judgment or decree, temporary or interlocutory,
final or permanent, shall affect or modify the financial terms of this Agreement. Both parties agree
to execute Affidavits of Consent for the purpose of entry of a Divorce Decree under Section 3301 ( c)
of the Pennsylvania Domestic Relations Code. This Agreement shall be made part of any such
judgment or decree of final divorce, but shall not be merged therein. Husband agrees to provide to
Wife, at his expense, a certified copy of the final Decree in Divorce.
28. VOLUNTARY EXECUTION. Husband and Wife both acknowledge that Carl G.
Wass, Esquire, has served as legal counsel to Husband, solely, in connection with the pending
divorce action and in the preparation of this Marriage Settlement Agreement, the negotiation of
which Agreement has been privately conducted by the parties and to which they have privately
agreed. Wife acknowledges that she received a copy of this Agreement prior to her signing thereof,
and acknowledges that a copy thereof was provided to her and she was given the opportunity to, and
encourage to, discuss and review the terms thereof with any attorney of her choosing. Wife has
chosen not to secure legal counsel. Both parties do acknowledge and declare that each does
understand the full legal effect of this Agreement, especially with regard to the fairness and equitable
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nature of the distribution of marital property between them and the waiver of spousal support and/or
alimony payments provided in this Agreement. Both parties acknowledge that their execution of this
Agreement has been done voluntarily and knowingly and that their execution is not the result of any
duress or undue influence.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have hereunto set their hands and seals the day and
year first above written.
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AFFIDAVIT
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
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On this, the OJ?!:!'u day of ~.. ~rr- ,2002, before me, a Notary
Public, the undersigned officer, personally appeared BMAN E. HOFFMAN, known to me (or
satisfactorily proven) to be the person whose name is subscribed to the within 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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NOTARIAL SEAL
FAY L. POTTEIGER, Notary PublIc
Harrisburg, Dauphin County
My Commission Expires July 1, 2003
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On this, the c2 f+A
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Public, the undersigned officer, personally appeared THELMA J. HOFFMAN, 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.
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NANCY L. BRESKl, Notary Public
Harrisburg. Dauphin County
My Commission expires March 16, 2004
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IN THE COURT OF CCMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 01-6621 CIVIL
BRIAN E. HOFFMAN, Plaintiff
CIVIL ACTION LAW
vs,
THELMA J. HOFFMAN, Defendant
IN DIVORCE
PRAECIPE TO TRANSMIT RECORD
To the Prothonotary:
Transmit the record, together with the following information; to the court
for entry of a divorce decree:
1. Grounds for divorce: irretrievable breakdown under Section 3301 (c)
-33@1--(eH-1-} of the Divorce Code. (Strike out inapplicable section)
2. Date and manner of service of the complaint: December 3, 2001, bv
Acceptance of Service by Defendant.
3. Complete either Paragraph A. or B.
A. Date of execution of the affidavit of consent required by Section
3301 (c) of the Divorce Code: by the plaintiff
March 4, 2002
by the defendant
March 4, 2002
B. (1) Date of execution of the plaintiff's affidavit required by
Section 3301 (d) of the Divorce Code:
(2) Date of service of the plaintiff's affidavit upon the defendant:
4. Related claims pending:
None
5. Indicate date and manner of service of the notice of intention to file
praecipe to transmit record, and attach a copy of said notice under Section
3301 (d)(l)(i) of the Divorce Code
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CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
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CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE
THELMA J. HOFFMAN,
Defendant
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 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, 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, Cumberland County Court House, 1 Courthouse Square,
Carlisle, PA 17013.
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.
CUMBERLAND COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION
2 Liberty Avenue
Carlisle, PA 17013
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IN THE= COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
vs.
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THELMAJ.HOFFMAN,
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE
NOTICIA
Le han demandado a usted en la corte. Si usted quiere defenderse de estas
demandas expuestas en las paginas siguientes, usted tiene viente (20) dias de plazo al
partir de la fecha de la demand a y la notificacion. Usted Debe presentar una apariencia
escrita 0 en persona 0 par abogado y archivar en la corte en forma escrita sus defensas
o sus objeciones alas demandas en contra de su persona. Sea avisado que si usted no
se defiende, la corte tomara medidas y puede entrar una orden contra usted sin previa a
visa 0 notificacion, y por cualquier queja 0 alivio que es pedido en la peticion de demanda.
Usted puede perder dinero 0 sus propiedades 0 otros derechos importantes para usted.
LLEVE ESTA DEMANDA A UN ABODAGO INMEDIATAMENTE. SI NO TIENE
ABOGADO 0 SI NO TIENE EL DINERO SUFICIENTE DE PAGAR TAL SERVICIO, VA YA
EN PERSONA 0 LLAME POR TELEFONO A LA OFICINA CUYA DIRECCION SE
ENCUENTRA ESCRITA ABAJO PARA AVERIGUAR DONDE SE PUEDE
CONSEGUIR ASISTENCIA LEGAL.
CUMBERLAND COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION
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THELMA J. HOFFMAN,
Defendant
: CIVIL ACTION - DIVORCE
COMPLAINT UNDER SECTION 3301 (c) OR 3301(d)
OF THE DOMESTIC RELATIONS CODE
1. Plaintiff is Brian E. Hoffman, an adult individual who resides at 1200 Yverdon Drive,
Camp Hill (East Pennsboro Township), Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17011.
2. Defendant is Thelma J. Hoffman, an adult individual who resides at 6305 Locust
Lane, Mechanicsburg (Hampden Township), Cumberland County, Pennsylvania,
17050.
3. Both the Plaintiff and the Defendant have been bona fide residents of the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for at least six months immediately previous to the
filing of this Complaint.
4. The Plaintiff and Defendant were married on May 18, 1 991 in Camp Hill,
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
5. There have been no prior actions in divorce or annulment between the parties.
6. The Defendant is not a member of the armed forces of the United States or any of
its allies.
7. The Plaintiff avers that the marriage is irretrievably broken.
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8. Plaintiff has been advised that counseling is available and that Plaintiff may have
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The Plaintiff does not desire counseling.
9. Plaintiff avers that there are two children of the parties under the age of 18, to wit:
Emily N. Hoffman, born July 17, 1993, and Jacob A. Hoffman, born June 9, 1997.
10. Plaintiff requests the Court to enter a Decree of Divorce.
Respectfully submitted,
CALDWELL & KEARNS
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3631 North F rant Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 232-7661
Attorney for Plaintiff, Brian E. Hoffman
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I, Brian E. Hoffman, verify that the averments in the foregoing Divorce Complaint are
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penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. 4904, relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
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THELMA J. HOFFMAN,
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Defendant
IN DIVORCE
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Plaintiff
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THELMA J. HOFFMAN,
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Defendant
IN DIVORCE
PLAINTIFF'S AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT AND
WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO
REQUEST ENTRY OF A DIVORCE DECREE UNDER
SECTION 3301 (c) OF THE DIVORCE CODE
1. A Complaint in Divorce under Section 3301 (c) of the Divorce Code was filed on
November 27,2001.
2. Plaintiff acknowledges that a copy of the Complaint was served on the Defendant
on December 3, 2001, by Acceptance of Service by the Defendant, Thelma J. Hoffman.
3. The marriage of Plaintiff and Defendant is irretrievably broken and ninety (90)
days have elapsed, both from the date of the filing of the Complaint, and from the service of
the Complaint.
4. I consent to the entry of a final Decree of Divorce without notice.
5. I understand that I may lose rights concerning alimony, division of property,
lawyer's fees or expenses if I do not claim them before a divorce is granted.
6. I understand that I will not be divorced until a Divorce Decree is entered by the
Court and that a copy of the Decree will be sent to me immediately after it is filed with the
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that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. Section 4904
relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
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Plaintiff
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THELMA J. HOFFMAN,
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Defendant
IN DIVORCE
DEFENDANT'S AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT AND
WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO
REQUEST ENTRY OF A DIVORCE DECREE UNDER
SECTION 3301(c) OF THE DIVORCE CODE
1. A Complaint in Divorce under Section 3301 (c) of the Divorce Code was filed on
November 27, 2001..
2. Defendant acknowledges that a copy of the Complaint was served on December
3,2001, by Acceptance of Service by the Defendant, Thelma J. Hoffman.
3. The marriage of Plaintiff and Defendant is irretrievably broken and ninety (90)
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4. I consent to the entry of a final Decree of Divorce without notice.
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6. I understand that I will not be divorced until a Divorce Decree is entered by the
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