HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-2972JILL FRANK,
PLAINTIFF
'tiS.
JEFFREY EUGENE FRANK,
DEFENDANT
: IN T~IE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
: PENNSYLVANIA
;
: Ne. e3 Tr aSi
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: ACTION FOR DIVORCE
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JILL FRANK,
PLAINTIFF
VS.
JEFFREY EUGENE FRANK,
DEFENDANT
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
: PENNSYLVANIA
: NO.~ '~,~q'],)xCIVIL TERM
:
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: ACTION FOR DIVORCE
COMPLAINT FOR NO-FAULT DIVORCE
UNDER SECTION 3301(c) OF THE DIVORCE CODE
AND NOW, comes the Plaintiff, JILL FRANK, by and through her counsel, Susan Kay
Candiello, Esquire, of the Law Firm of Susan Kay Candiello, P.C., and makes the following
consolidated complaint in divorce for divorce.
1. Plaintiff is JILL FRANK, an adult individual, who currently resides at 92
College Hill Road, Enola, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, 17025, and has resided in
Cumberland County for over six (6) months.
2. Defendant is JEFFREY EUGENE FRANK, an adult individual, who currently
resides at 2311 Harvard Avenue, Camp Hill, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, 17011.
3. Plaintiff has been bona fide resident in the Commonwealth for at
least six (6) months immediately previous to the filing of this Complaint.
4. The Plaintiff and Defendant were lawfully married on May 20, 1978.
5. There have been no prior actions of divorce or for annulment between the parties
except this Complaint filed for divorce.
6. The marriage is irretrievably broken.
7. Plaintiff has been advised of the availability of connseling and of the right to
request that the court require the parties to participate in counseling. Plaimiffhas chosen not to
engage in, or to request any counseling.
8. Neither the Plaimiff nor the Defendant was ever a member of the military service.
9. Plaintiff and Defendant have one (1) child fi.om their marriage, CHRISTOPFIER
PARK FRANK, born on April 13, 1984. This child is no longer a minor and is not a part of this
Complaint.
COUNT I - REOUEST FOR NO-FAULT DIVORCE
UNDER SECTION 3301(c) OF THE DIVORCE CODE
10.
thereto.
11.
Paragraphs 1 through 9 of this Complaint are incorporated herein by reference
After ninety (90) days have elapsed from the date of filing this Complaim, Plaintiff
intends to file an Affidavit consenting to the divorce. Plaintiffbelieves Defendant may also file
such an affidavit.
Wm~REFORE, if both parties file affidavits consenting to a divorce at, er ninety (90)
days have elapsed fi.om the date of filing of this Complaint, Plaintiff, JILL FRANK, respectfully
requests the court to enter a Decree of Divorce pursuant to Section 3301 (c) of the Divorce Code.
COUNT II - REOUEST FOR EOUITABLE DISTR/BUTION OF
MARITAL PROPERTY UNDER SECTION 3502(a) OF THE DIVORCE CODE
12.
thereto.
13.
Paragraphs 1 through 11 of this Complaint are incorporated herein by reference
The Plaintiffrequests the Court to equitably divide, distribute or assign the marital
propeaty between the parties without regard to marital misconduct in such proportion as the Court
deems just after consideration of all relevant factors.
WHEREFORE, Plaimiff, JILL FRANK, respectfully requests the Court to enter an
order of equitable distribution of marital property pursuant to Section 3502(a) of the Divorce
Code.
COUNT m- REOUEST FOR SPOUSAL SUPPORT AND/OR ALIMONY
UNDER SECTIONS 370Hal and 3702 OF ~ DIVORCE CODE
14.
thereto.
15.
16.
Paragraphs 1 through 13 of this Complaint are incorporated herein by reference
Plaintiff is unable to sustain herself during the course of litigation.
Plaintiff lacks sufficient property to provide for her reasonable needs and is
Dated: June ~2~, 2003
unable to sustain herself through appropriate employment.
17. Plaintiffrequests the Court to enter an award of spousal support until final heating
and thereupon to enter an order of alimony in her favor pursuant to Sections 3701(a) and 3702 of
the Divorce Code.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff, JILL FRANK, respectfully requests the Court to enter an
award of spousal support until final hearing and thereupon to enter an order of
alimony in her favor pursuant to Sections 3701(a) and 3702 of the Divorce Code.
Respectfully submitted,
LAW FIRM OF SUSAN KAY CANDIELLO, P.C.
5021 East Trindle Road, Suite I00
Mechanicsburg PA 17050
(717) 796-1930
VERIFICATION
The undersigned hereby verifies that the facts averred in the foregoing document are true
and correct to the best of her knowledge, information, and belief. This verification is made
subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S.A. {}4904 relating to unswom falsification to authorities.
DATED:
JiLgRAN~K
JILL FRANK,
VS.
JEFFREY EUGENE FRANK,
DEFENDANT
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
: PENNSYLVANIA
:
: NO. 03-2972 CIVIL TERM
:
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: ACTION FOR DIVORCE
AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE CERTIFIED MAIL
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
Be it known, that on the 1~'¥~ day of
SS:
· 2003· before me, the
subscriber, a Notary Public, personally appeared SUSAN KAY CANDIELLO, who, being duly
sworn according to law, did depose and state as follows:
1. I am an attorney licensed to practice law in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
2. I represent Jill Frank, Plalntiffin the above-captioned matter.
3. On June 30, 2003, a true and correct copy of the Complaint for No-Fault Divorce
Under Section 3301(c) of the Divorce Code was deposited for delivery with the U.S. Postal
Service in Mechanicsburg~ Pennsylvania, being Certified/First Class Mail, restricted delivery,
return receipt requested, Article No. 7001 2510 0003 4439 9062, and addressed to the Defendant,
Jeffrey Eugene Frank, at 2311 Harvard Avenue, Camp Hill, PA 17011.
4. The return receipt card signed by the Defendant, Jeffrey E. Frank, showing a date
of service of July 9, 2003, is attached hereto as Exhibit "A".
Pa.R.C.P. 403.
Service by certified mail meets the requirements ofPa. R.C.P. 404(2) and
SUSAN K~LLO, ~
Counsel f~, ~
SWORN TO AND SUBSCRIBED before me, a Notary Public, this [~0ar!~' day of
,2003.
Public ~
My Commission Expires:~ q)oY.)0~-
[MNRNotafial Seal
·Hanford, Notary Public
rg Bom, Cumberland Goun~
remission Expires Apr, 4, 2005
EXHIBIT "A"
MARITAL PROPERTY SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT
TltlS AGREEMENT is entered into this /~r dayof F~<3,~_,,~,v~_ ,2004, byand
between JILL FRANK and JEFFREY EUGENE FRANK. ~
RECITALS
Wife's Birthday and Social Security Number:
February 3, 1954 178-38-2372
Husband's Birthday and Social Security Number:
July 25, 1959
185-50-4637
Date of Marriage:
May 20, 1978
Place of Marriage:
Hershey, Pennsylvania
Last Marital Residence: 2311 Harvard Avenue, Camp Hill, Cumberland County, PA 17011
Date of Separation:
December 28, 2002
Children:
Christopher Park Frank, born on April 13, 1984
Pending Court Proceedings: None
Divorce
Court of Common Pleas 03-2972
of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
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 for the rest of
their natural lives, and the parties hereto are desirous of settling fully and finally their respective
financial and property rights and obligations as between each other including, without limitation:
the ownership and equitable distribution of marital property; the past, present and future support,
and/or maintenance of Wife by Husband; and, in general, any and all claims and possible claims
by one against the other or against their respective estates.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and of the mutual promises,
covenants and undertakings hereinafter set forth and for other good and valuable consideration,
receipt of which is hereby acknowledged by each of the parties hereto, Wife and Husband, each
intending to be legally bound hereby, covenant and agree as follows:
PERSONAL RIGHTS
Wife and Husband may and shall, at all times hereafter, live separate and apart. They
shall be free from any contact, restraint, interference or authority, direct or indirect, by the other
in all respects as fully as if they were unmarried. 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 or
malign each other or the respective families of each other at all times and at all locations,
including but not limited to each party's place of work, nor compel or attempt to compel the
other to cohabit or dwell by any means whatsoever with him or her.
WAIVER OF RIGHTS AND MUTUAL RELEASES
Except as otherwise expressly provided by this Agreemem:
(a) Each party hereby absolutely and unconditionally releases and forever discharges the
other and the estate of the other for all purposes from any and all rights and obligations which
either may have or at any time hereat~er have for past, present or future support or maintenance,
alimony pendente lite, alimony, equitable distribution, counsel fees, costs, expenses and any
other right or obligation, economic or otherwise, whether arising out of the marital relationship
or otherwise, including all rights and benefits under the Pennsylvania Divorce Code of 1980, its
supplements and amendments, as well as under any other law of any other jurisdiction, except
and only except all rights, agreements and obligations of whatsoever nature arising or which may
arise under this Agreement or for the breach of any provision thereof. Neither party shall have
any obligation to the other not expressly set forth herein.
(b) Each party hereby absolutely and unconditionally releases and forever discharges the
other and his or her heirs, executors, administrators, assigns, property and estate from any and all
rights, claims, demands or obligations arising out of or by virtue of the marital relationship of the
parties or otherwise, whether now existing or hereafter arising. The above release shall be
effective regardless of whether such claims arise out of any former or future acts, contracts,
engagements or liabilities of the other or by way of dower, curtesy, widow'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. It is expressly understood, however, that neither the provisions of this release nor the
subsequent entry of a divorce decree are intended to defeat the right of either party tO receive any
insurance proceeds at the death of the other of which she or he is the named beneficiary (whether
the beneficiary designation was made prior or subsequent to execution hereof), nor to defeat the
right of either party to receive any legacy, bequest or residuary portion of the other's estate under
his or her will, or to act as personal representative or executor if so named by the will of the
other, whether such will was executed prior or subsequent to this Agreement.
(c) Except for any cause of action for divorce which either party may have or claim to
have, and except for the obligations of the parties contained in this A~reement and such rights as
are expressly reserved herein, each party gives to the other by the execution of this Agreement an
absolute and unconditional release and discharge from all causes of action, claims, rights or
demands whatsoever, in law or in equity, which either party ever had or now has against the
other.
FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE
The parties have disclosed to each other and they are each aware of the extent of each
other's income, assets, liabilities, holdings and estate.
AGREEMENT TO BE INCORPORATED
BUT NOT MERGED INTO DIVORCE DECREE
In the event that either of the parties shall recover a final judgment or decree of absolute
divorce against the other in a court of competent jurisdiction, the provisions of this Agreement
may be incorporated by reference or in substance but shall not be deemed merged into such
judgment or decree. This agreement shall survive any such final judgment or decree of absolute
divorce, shall be entirely independent thereof, and the parties intend that all obligations
contained herein shall retain their contractual nature in any enforcement proceedings, whether
enforcement is sought in an action on the contract itself or in any enforcement action filed to the
divorce caption.
EFFECT OF DIVORCE DECREE ON AGREEMENT
Either party may enforce this Agreement as provided in Section 3105(a) of the Divorce
Code, as amended. As provided in Section 3105(c), provisions of this Agreement regarding
equitable distribution, alimony, alimony pendente lite, counsel fees or expenses shall not be
subject to modification by the court.
Concurrently with the execution of this Agreement, the parties shall sign Affidavits of
Consent and Waivers of Notice of Intention to Request Entry of Final Divorce Decree. Husband
shall be responsible for filing these documents and finalizing the divorce.
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.
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ADVICE OF COUNSEL
The provisions of this Agreement and their legal effect have been fully explained to the
parties by Susan Kay Candiello, Esquire, counsel for Wife. Husband has been apprised of his
need for counsel and has waived his right to counsel. (Please see Waiver of Right to Counsel
attached hereto and made a part hereof at Exhibit "A"). The parties acknowledge that each has
been advised of their right to obtain independent legal advice from counsel of their selection and
that they have been fully informed as to their legal rights and obligations, including all rights
available to them under the Pennsylvania Divorce Code of 1980, as amended, and other
applicable laws. Each party confirms that he or she fully understands the terms, conditions and
provisions of this Agreement and believes them to be fair, just, adequate and reasonable under
the existing circumstances.
VOLUNTARYEXECU~ON
Each party understands the terms and conditions of this Agreement and acknowledges
that the Agreement is fair and equitable. The parties have reached this Agreement freely and
voluntarily, without any duress, undue influence, collusion or improper or illegal agreements.
WAIVER OR MODIFICATION TO BE IN WRITING
No modification or waiver of any of the t¢~ms hereof shall be valid unless in writing and
signed by both parties and no waiver or any breach hereof or default hereunder shall be deemed a
waiver of any subsequent default of the same or similar nature. Notwithstanding this provision,
under applicable Pennsylvania law, the parties understand that any provision of this Agreement
relating to child support or to custody shall be subject to modification by the Court upon a
showing of changed circumstances.
LAW OF PENNSYLVANIA APPLICABLE
This Agreement shall be construed in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania.
AGREEMENT BINDING ON HEIRS
Except as may otherwise be provided, this Agreement shall be binding and shall inure to
the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective heirs, executors, administrators, successors
and assigns.
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.
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ADDITIONAL INSTRUMENTS
Wife and Husband covenam and agree that they will forthwith within a reasonable time,
but not longer than thirty (30) days after demand is made by the other party, execute any and all
written instruments, assignments, releases, satisfactions, deeds, notes or such other writings as
may be necessary or desirable for the proper effectuation of this Agreement.
NO WAIVER OF DEFAULT
This Agreement shall remain in full force and effect unless and until terminated under
and pursuant to the terms of this A40-eement. 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 the
waiver of any breach of any provision hereof be construed as a waiver of strict performance of
any other obligations herein.
SEVERABILITY AND INDEPENDENT AND SEPARATE COVENANTS
The parties agree that each separate obligation contained in this Agreement shall be
deemed to be a separate and independent covenant and agreement. 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 bom this
Agreement and in all other respects this Agreement shall be valid and continue in full force,
effect and operation. Likewise, the failure of any party to meet her or his obligations under any
one or more of the paragraphs herein, with the exception of the satisfaction of any conditions
precedent, shall in no way avoid or alter the remaining obligations of the parties.
MANNER OF GIVING NOTICE
Any notice required by this Agreement to be sent to Wife shall be sent by certified mail,
remm receipt requested, to Susan Kay Candiello, at the Law Firm of Susan Kay Candiello, P.C.,
5021 East Trindle Road, Suite 100, Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, 17050, or such other address
as Husband from time to time may designate in writing.
Any notice required by this Agreement to be sent to Husband shall be sent by certified
mail, return receipt requested, to 2311 Harvard Avenue, Camp Hill, Pennsylvania, 17011, or
such other address as Husband from time to time may designate in writing.
HEADINGS NOT PART OF AGREEMENT
Any headings preceding the text of the several paragraphs and subparagraphs hereof are
inserted solely for convenience of reference and shall not constitute a part of this Agreement nor
shall they affect its meaning, construction or effect.
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BANKRUPTCY OR REORGANIZATION PROCEEDINGS
In the event that either party becomes a debtor in any bankruptcy or financial
reorganization proceedings of any kind while any obligations remain to be performed by that
party for the benefit of the other party pursuant to the provisions of this Agreement, the debtor
spouse hereby waives, releases and relinquishes any right to claim any exemption (whether
granted under state or federal law) to any property remaining in the debtor as a defense to any
claim made pursuant hereto by the creditor-spouse, and the debtor-spouse hereby assigns,
transfers and conveys to the creditor-spouse an interest in all of the debtor's exempt property
sufficient to meet all obligations to the creditor-spouse as set forth herein, including all attorneys'
fees and costs incurred in the enforcement of this Paragraph or any other provision of this
Agreement. No obligation created by this Agreement shall be discharged or dischargeable,
regardless of federal or state law to the contrary, and each party waives any and ail right to assert
that any obligation hereunder is discharged or dischargeable.
EFFECT OF RECONCILIATION OR RECONCILIATION ATTEMPT
This Agreement shall remain in full force and effect even if the parties reconcile, cohabit
as husband and wife, or attempt reconciliation. This Agreement shall continue in full force and
effect and there shall be no modification or waiver of any of the terms hereof unless the parties,
in writing, signed by both parties, execute a statement declaring this Agreement or any term of
this Agreement to be null and void.
EXISTING AND FUTURE PERSONAL OBLIGATIONS
Further, Wife and Husband each covenant, warrant, represent and agree that neither has
heretofore contracted for any debt, liability or obligation for which the other or the estate of the
other may be responsible or liable except as specifically disclosed and provided for by the terms
of this Agreement. The parties further covenant, warrant, represent and agree that each will now
and at all times hereafter save harmless and indemnify the other and the estate of the other from
all debts, charges and liabilities incurred after the execution date hereof, except as may be
otherwise specifically provided herein, as well as fi-om all debts, liabilities or obligations of
every kind which have been incurred heretofore by either party, including those for necessities,
except for obligations arising out of this Agreement.
ENFORCEMENT
The parties intend that this Agreement shall be subject to enforcement under the
Pennsylvania Divorce Code of 1980, as amended, and that, notwithstanding any language herein
that may be construed to the contrary, this Agreement is not subject to modification except under
such terms as the parties have specifically provided for in this Agreement.
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ENFORCEMENT OF SUPPORT AND ALIMONY PROVISIONS
The parties hereby agree that ail of the support and alimony provisions contained in this
Agreement (including both direct and indirect contributions to support and aiimony, such as
health care payments and the maintenance of health and/or life insurance) may be enforceable by
an action in support in accordance with Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure 1910.1 et seq.
REMEDIES AND SANCTIONS
In addition to such other remedies and sanctions available under applicable law, the
parties may utilize any remedy or sanction set forth in the Pennsylvania Divorce Code, as
amended, to enforce any term of this Agreement as though it had been an order of the Court.
ATTORNEY'S FEES FOR ENFORCEMENT
In the event that either party breaches any provision of this Agreement and the other
party retains counsel to assist in enforcing the terms thereof, the parties hereby agree that the
breaching party will pay all attorney's fees incurred by the other party in enforcing the
Agreement, provided that the enforcing party is successful in establishing that a breach has
occurred.
EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTION
1. PERSONAL PROPERTY
Husband and Wife do hereby acknowledge that they have previously divided their
tangible personal property including, but without limitation, jewelry, clothes, furniture,
furnishings, rugs, carpets, household equipment and appliances, pictures, books, works of art and
other personal property. Wife agrees that all of the property presently in the possession of
Husband shall be the sole and separate property of Husband; and Husband agrees that all of the
propem/in the possession of Wife shall be the sole and separate property of Wife. The parties
do hereby specificaily waive, release, renounce and forever abandon any claims, which either
may have with respect to the above items, which shall hereafter be the sole and exclusive
property of the other.
As settlement for any additional property, Wife has requested and all additional expenses,
Husband shall pay to Wife the sum of Five Hundred Dollars and No Cents ($500.00). This sum
shall be included in the check Wife shall receive fi.om the Mid Atlantic Mortgage Company at
the time Husband refinances the marital residence.
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2. MOTOR VEHICLES
With respect to the motor vehicles owned by one or both of the parties, they agree as
follows:
A. The 2001 Honda Civic, is titled in Wife's name. There is a loan on this vehicle in
Wife's name alone. Wife will assume full responsibility for the loan on this vehicle. Wife
agrees to be solely responsible for all taxes, insurance, liens and encumbrances upon this vehicle.
This vehicle shall hereafter be the sole and exclusive property of Wife.
B. The 2003 Chewolet Pickup, is titled in Husband's name. There is a loan on this
vehicle in Husband's name alone. Husband will assume full responsibility for the loan on this
vehicle. Husband agrees to be solely responsible for all taxes, insurance, liens and
encumbrances upon this vehicle. This vehicle shall hereafter be the sole and exclusive property
of Husband.
C. The parties agree to execute any documents necessary to effectuate the provisions of
this Paragraph on the execution date hereof, including Vehicle Sales and Use Tax Returns as
necessary to make any conveyances on a tax-free basis if possible. The said documents shall be
delivered to the party entitled to receive same pursuant hereto on execution date.
D. In the event that any documents of title to the said vehicles shall be in the hands of a
bank or other holder ora lien or encumbrance upon either &the said vehicles, and it is intended
that such vehicle be conveyed subject to the said lien or encumbrance, the parties agree that they
will advise the bank and/or lien holder as to the transfer of title and they further agree to execute
whatever documents may be required to transfer title where the parties' documents of title are in
the hands of such bank and/or lien holder.
3. BANKACCOUNTS
The parties have always had separate bank accounts. Husband has his account with Way
Pointe Bank and Wife has her account with PNC Bank. The parties agree to waive all right, title
and interest in each other's bank accounts. The parties agree that they will execute any
documents necessary to effectuate the provisions of this Paragraph on execution date.
4. RETIREMENT INTEREST
Husband has a retirement account with John Hancock. Wife hereby agrees to specifically
release and waive any and all interest, claim or right she may have in Husband's retirement
account with John Hancock.
Wife has a 401k with her present employer, Empire Medicare Service, an IRA and a Roth
IRA. Husband hereby agrees to specifically release and waive any and all interest, claim or right
he may have in Wife's 401k with Empire Medicare Service, her IRA and her Roth IRA.
MARITAL RESIDENCE
Husband desires to keep the m ' · '
areal 'residence and Wife agrees Husband may keep the
marital residence. The deed to the marital residence is in joint names. There is a mortgage on
the marital residence in joint names. Husband shall refinance the marital residence into his name
alone, removing Wife's name from the mortgage. Husband shall have a new deed drafted
placing the marital residence into Husband's name alone. Husband shall be responsible for the
filing of this deed. Wife agrees to execute all documents transferring all Wife's right, title and
interest in the marital residence to Husband. Husband shall hereafter be responsible for all taxes,
insurance, loans, liens, and mortgages on the marital residence.
Husband agrees to give to Wife at the execution of the deed to the marital residence the
sum of Twenty Thousand Dollars and no cents ($20,000.00). This money shall represent Wife's
equity in the marital residence. The check to Wife from the Mid Atlantic Mortgage Company
which shall represent the Wife's equity in the marital residence, shall also include the sum of
Five Hundred Dollars and No Cents ($500.00) as stated in paragraph. The total sum of the check
from MidAtlantic Mortgage to Wife shall be Twenty Thousand Five Hundred Dollars and No
Cents ($20,500.00).
6. JOINT DEBTS AND LIABILITIES
Husband shall assume full responsibility for the mortgage and all other liens, loans and
debt associated with the marital residence.
Wife shall assume full responsibility for the loan on the 2001 Honda Civic.
Husband shall assume full responsibility for the loan on the 2003 Ford Pickup.
Husband shall assume full responsibility for all credit accounts, debt, loans, liens
associated with his business, 'Frank's Contracting .
Each party warrants to the other that he/she does not have any credit cards in joint names.
Any obligations incurred by either party in his or her individual name, whether incurred before
or after the parties' separation, and including credit cards, are the sole responsibility &the party
in whose name the debt or obligation was incurred.
7. HUSBAND'S BUSINESS "FRANK'S CONTRACTING,,
Husband owns a business, Frank's Contracting, which is primarily the work effort of
Husband. Wife waives any right, title and interest she may have or assert against "Frank's
Contracting", Husband's business. Wife further agrees from the date of the execution of this
Agreement, she will not take any action, either directly or indirectly, to interfere with Husband's
business.
8. SEPARATE ASSETS
A. Release: The parties hereby agree that as to each of their separate assets, as that term
is defined herein, the party not having title to or possession of any particular separate asset
hereby waives, releases, relinquishes and forever abandons any and all claim therein, and
acknowledges that hereafter the party having title to or possession of a separate asset is the sole
and exclusive owner thereof.
B. Limitation to Assets Disclosed: The above release is subject to the proviso that it shall
be effective only as to those assets disclosed to the other party, although such assets need not be
specifically named or disposed of in this Agreement. Neither party intends by the execution
hereof to release any claim, which he or she may have in assets, which have not been disclosed.
C. Definition: The term "separate asset" is defined for purposes of this Agreement as
designating any asset of any kind (whether real, personal or mixed, tangible or intangible) which
is presently titled either in the sole name ora party hereto or jointly with one of the parties hereto
and a third party or parties. The term also includes any untitled asset, which is presently in the
sole possession of one of the parties hereto. The term shall further include any business interests
owned by either party, whether individually or together with a third party or parties.
D. Indemnification as to Expenses: Each of the parties hereby guarantees to indemnify
and hold the other harmless fi.om any liability, cost or expense, including attorneys' fees and
interest, which either may be in the future or has been previously incurred with respect to the
parties' separate assets as defined herein.
9. AFTER-ACQUIRED PROPERTY
Each of the parties shall hereafter own and enjoy, independently of any claim or right of
the other, all items of property, be they real, personal or mixed, tangible or intangible, which are
acquired by him or her after execution of this Agreement, 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 unmarried.
10. LIFE INSURANCE
Neither party has any life insurance with any cash value.
11. WAIVER OF SPOUSAL SUPPORT, ALIMONY, ALIMONY PENDENTE LITE,
AND ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF ADEQUACY
The parties herein acknowledge that by this Agreement they have each respectively
secured sufficient financial resources to provide for his or her own comfort, maintenance and
support. The parties do hereby acknowledge that inflation may increase or decrease, that their
respective incomes and assets may substantially increase in value, that either may be employed
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at various times in the future, and that notwithstanding these or other economic circumstances,
which may be changes in circumstances ora substantial and continuing nature, the terms of this
Agreement are just and reasonable. Therefore, except for the provisions of this Agreement, the
parties hereby expressly waive, discharge and release any and ail rights and claims which they
may now or hereafter have, by reason oftbe parties' marriage, to alimony, alimony pendente lite,
support or maintenance, and they further release any rights they may have to seek modification
of the terms of this Agreement in a court of law or equity, it being understood that the foregoing
constitutes a final determination for all time of either party's obligation to contribute to the
support and maintenance of the other. It shall be, fi.om the execution date of this Agreement, the
sole responsibility of each of the espeetive pames to sustain themselves without seeking any
support fi.om the other party.
12. INCOME TAX RETURNS
Husband and Wife have filed joint income tax returns while married. If the parties are
entitled to a refund and/or incur any liability as a result of joint income tax returns filed during
the parties' marriage, the refund and/or the liability shall be equally divided between them. The
cost of preparing and handling any prior income tax return from the parties' married years shall
be shared equally between them. Husband and Wife agree to promptly make available to each
other ail records and information necessary or helpful for the preparation of any tax returns, any
claim for refunds, and defense of any tax audit.
13. COUNSEL FEES AND EXPENSES
The parties shall be responsible for their own legal and other fees and expenses incurred
in obtaining this divorce.
Each of the parties has carefully read and fully considered this Agreement and all of the
statements, terms, conditions and provisions thereof prior to signing below.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, intending to be legally bound hereby, the parties hereto
have set their hands and seals the day and y ar first written above.
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COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
SS:
On this, the , (~ day of ~.jg('(.i0t~ ,2004, before me, a Notary Public
for the Commonwealth of pennsylvania, the undersigned officer, personally appeared JEFFREY
EUGENE FRANK known to me (or satisfactorily proven) to be the person whose name is
subscribed to the within Marital Property Settlement Agreement, and acknowledged that he
executed the same for the purpose therein contained.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have set my hand and notarial seal.
Not ~['y Public
My commission Expires:
~ Notaqa! Seal
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
SS:
Onthis, the 164'~ dayof ~'gF~Ic~A-~ ,2004, beforeme, a Notary Public
for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, the undersigned officer, personally appeared JILL
FRANK known to me (or satisfactorily proven) to be the person whose name is subscribed to the
within Marital Property Settlement Agreemem, and acknowledged that she executed the same for
the purpose therein contained.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have set my hand and notarial seal.
Notary ~ublic '
My Commission
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J]LL FRANK,
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
PLAINTIFF : OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
: PENNSYLVANIA
;
: NO. 03-2972 CIVIL TERM
,*
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: ACTION FOR DIVORCE
.WAIVER OF RIGHT TO COUNSEL FOB
MARITAL PROPERTY SETI'LEMENT AGREEMENT
VS,
JEFFREY EUGENE FRANK,
DEFENDANT
action.
I, JEFFREy EUGENE FRANK, do hereby acknowledge that I am the Husband in this divorce
I have agreed to and executed the attached Marital Property Settlement Agreement voluntarily. I
am not under any duress, nor were there any threats or promises made to me to coerce my execution of
this Agreement.
I fully understand my property fights as Husband in this divorce action are determined by this
Marital Property Settlement Agreement. I agree to fulfill my responsibilities and obligations under this
Marital Property Settlement Agreement.
I have been advised of and do hereby waive my r
of the Marital Property Settlement Agreement.
Date:. ,.,~r{ [o ,2004
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA :
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND :
SS:
tts;,//an alomey to represent me on the issue
Commonwealth of Pennsylvani the trod ' - ,_ 4, before me, a Notary Public for the
a, emgned o-~cer, pe~onally appeared JEFFREy EUGENE
FRANK known to me (or satisfactorily proven) to be the person whose name is subscribed to the within
Waiver of Right to Counsel for Marital Property Settlement Agreement, and acknowledged
executed the same for the purpose therein contained, that he
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have set my hand and notarial seal.
MCI~· - , __
Y ommission~x~ires:
JILL FRANK,
VS.
JEFFREY EUGENE FRANK,
DEFENDANT
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: OF CLrMBERLAND COUNTY,
: PENNSYLVANIA
: NO. 05-2972 CIVIL TERM
:
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: ACTION FOR DIVORCE
AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT,,.
1. A Complaint in Divorce under Section 3301(c) of?e Divorce Code, was fi!ed on
or about June 23~, 2003. A n'ue copy of the Complaint for D~vorce was serveo upon me
Defendant, on July 9, 2003.
2. The marriage between 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 in Divorce, after the service of notice of
intention to request entry of the decree.
4. I understand that if a claim for alimony, alimony pendente lite, equitable distribution
of marital property, counsel fees or expenses has not been filed with the Court before the entry of
a final Decree in Divorce, the right to claim any of them will be lost.
5. I have been advised of the availability of marriage counseling, and understand that I
may request that the Court require that my spouse and I participate in counseling. I further
understand that the Court maintains a list of marriage counselors in the Prothonotary's Office,
which list is available to me upon request. Being so advised, I do not request that the Court
require that my spouse and I participate in counseling prior to a divorce decree being handed
down by the Court.
I verify that the Statements in this Affidavit 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
unsworn falsification to authorities.
PLAINTIFF
VS.
JEFFREY EUGENE FRANK,
DEFENDANT
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
: PENNSYLVANIA
: NO. 0~-2972 CIVIL TERM
;
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: ACTION FORDIVORCE
WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REQUEST ENTRY OF A
DiVORCE DECREE UNDER SECTION 3S01(C) OF DiVORCE CODE
1. I consent to the entry of a final decree of divome without notice.
2. I understand that I may lose rights concerning alimony, division of property, lawyer's
fees or expenses ifI 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. Section 4904 relating to
unsworn falsification to authorities.
DATE
JILL FRANK,
pLAINTIFF
VS.
JEFFREY EUGENE FRANK,
DEFENDANT
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
:
: NO. 03-2972 CIVIL TERM
:
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: ACTION FOR DIVORCE
AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT.
· Corn laint in Divorce under Section 3301(c) of the Divorce Code was filed on
· 1 _ A ~r~ ~,n~ s ~,~ COny of the Complaint for Divorce was served upon the
oranoutJunez~ ,~vw. ~-,~-~
Defendant, on July 9, 2003.
2. The marriage between the Plamttff and Defendant ts irretrievably broken and mnety
(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 the service of notice of
intention to request entry of the decree.
. erstend that if a claim for alimony, alimony pendente lite, equitable distribution
4 I und · ~ ~ ..... %eh filed with the Court before the entry of
of marital property, counsel Ices or expenses nas no[ v
a final Decree in Divorce, the right to claim any of them will be lost.
5. I have been advised °f the availability °f marriage c°unseling' and understand that I
may request that the Court require that my spouse and I participate in counseling. I further
understand that the Court maintains a list of marriage counselors in the Prothonotary's Office,
which list is available to me upon request. Being so advised, I do not request that the Court
require that my spouse and I participate in counseling prior to a divorce decree being handed
down by the Court.
I verify that the Statements in this Affidavit 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.
JILL FRANK,
VS.
JEFFREY EUGENE FRANK,
DEFENDANT
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
: PENNSYLVANIA
: NO. 0~-2972 CIVIL TERM
:
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: ACTION FOR DIVORCE
WAIVER OF NOTICE F INTENTION TO UE T ENTRY OF A
DIVOR DECREE UNI~_E SECTION 3301 c OF DIVOR DE
unsworn falsification to authorities.
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 ifI 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. CS. Section 4904 relating to
pLAINTIFF
VS.
JEFFREY EUGENE FRANK,
DEFENDANT
IN TIlE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
:OF CIJMBERLAND CouNTY,
: pENNSYLVANIA
:NO. 03-2972 CIVIL TERM
:CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: ACTION FORDIVORCE
PRAECIPE TO TRANSMIT RECORD
To the Prothonotary:
Please transmit the record, together with the following information, to the Court for entry
of a divorce decree:
1. Ground for divorce: Irretrievable breakdown under Section 3301(c) of the Divorce
Code.
Date and manner of service of Complaint: Service upon the Defendant, Jeffrey
Eugene Frank, via Certified Mail, Return Receipt Requested, Restricted Delivery, on
July 9, 2003. The Affidavit of Service Certified Mail was filed with the Cumberland
County Prothonota~J on July 17, 2003.
3. Dateof executi°n °f the Affidavit °f C°nsent required by Secti°n 3301(c) °f the
Divorce Code by:
Plaintiff: February 16, 2004
Defendant: February 16, 2004
(a) Related claims pending: None
(b) Claims withdrawn: None
(c) Claims settled by agreement of the parties:
All claims
Dated: February 17, 2004
but not mer~-, · n this Praeei~ ~^ ~ttlement A
~a ~nto the Divor,.~ ~ '~' ~ ransmi~ ~_ greement whi~ · . .
v.~ decree. ~ ~xeCOrd and is to~ ~s. being filed
4. ue ~neorporated
I certify that the Waiver °fNot/ee
Under Section 3301(c) °fDivorce Cod tention to Request
executed on Febru
?efendant ~ ~, dry 16, 2004 ,,,~ ~e, as required a,,, ~ntry ora D',-A _
to Transr~;'~ ~,u that these do,~.~y the Plaintiff ,~ ~ ~ ~xum 1920 ~ ~r?e Decree
1920 ~ ""' ~xecord. i fu~,~_ ~u~ents are bein,~ ~,~.on February ~ ~-~t~jt ~ ), was
· ~*z ar~ enclosed h~,~'~'k~r, eertify that all ~,~,u~e? simultaneo-(.~' zo. o4 by the
~,~w~tl~. ~'tner floeument
s -~mred by Rule
Respectfully submitted,
LAW FIRM OF SUSAN KAy CANDIELLO, p.C.
$ ~ ~
PA I.D. # 64998
Meehaniesburg PA 17050
(717) 7%.~ ~3 0
JILL FRANK
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY
STATE OF ~~., PENNA.
Plaintiff
VERSUS
JEFFREy EUGENE FRANK
Defendant
N o. 03-2972
DECREE IN
DIVORCE
AND NOW,
DECREED THAT
Jill Frank
Jeffrey Eo Frank
AND
ARE DIVORCED FROM THE BONDS OF MATRIMONY,
__. , IT IS ORDERED AND
, 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;
BYT~E COURT:/