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: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
; NO. 63 - 0i91l.f CI'(j'tl'---r~
JAMES GROSHANS,
Plaintiff
YUL Y A NOVYTSKA,
Defendant
: CIVIL ACTION - IN DIVORCE
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 ifyoufail to do so, the case
may proceed without you, and a Decree of Divorce or Annulment may be entered against you by
the Court. A judgment may also be entered against you for any other claim or relief requested in
these papers by the Plaintiff You may lose money or property or other rights important to you,
including custody or visitation of your children.
When the groundfor divorce is indignities or irretrievable breakdown of the marriage,
you may request marriage counseling. A list of marriage counselors is available at:
Cumberland County Courthouse
One 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
TWO LIBERTY AVENUE
CARLISLE, PA 17013
(717) 249-3166
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: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: NO. D.3 - ,;}~n1 C ~c>', l / ~
: CIVIL ACTION - IN DIVORCE
JAMES GROSHANS,
Plaintiff
YUL Y A NOVYTSKA,
Defendant
CONSOLIDATED COMPLAINT IN DIVORCE
1. Plaintiff is JAMES GROSHANS, (SS# 192-36-5744) a citizen of Pennsylvania
whose primary residence is 1012 East Simpson Street, Mechanicsburg,
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17055.
2. Defendant is YUTIA NOUYTSKA', whose primary residence is 1012 East
Simpson Street, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17055.
3. Plaintiff and Defendant are sui iuris. Plaintiff has been a bonafide residents of the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for at least six months immediately preceding the
filing of this Complaint.
4. The parties are husband and wife and were lawfully married on October 5, 2002
in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
5. The marriage is irretrievably broken.
6. There has been no prior action for divorce or annulment instituted by either of
the parties in this or any other jurisdiction.
7. Plaintiff has been advised of the availability of counseling and of the right to
request that the Court require the parties to participate in counseling.
8. There were no children born of this marriage.
'Ms. Novytska does not have a Social Security Number.
9. The parties have been separated as of February 2003.
COUNT I.
Irretrievable Breakdown and IndiKnities
10. Paragraph Nos. I through 9 incorporated by reference as iffully set forth herein.
11. The grounds upon which this action is based are irretrievable breakdown or, in the
alternative, indignities to the person of Plaintiff, the innocent and injured spouse,
so as to render his condition intolerable and life burdensome and a divorce
pursuant to Section 3301 (c) or 3301 (a) (6) ofthe Divorce Code is sought.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff prays this Honorable Court issue a Decree in Divorce,
divorcing his bonds of matrimony, pursuant to Section 3301 (c) or 3301 (a) (6) if the Divorce
Code.
Respectfully submitted,
KREVSKY & ROSEN, P.C.
DATE: 01/~/ I}
JAMES GROSHANS,
Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
: NO.
YULYANOVYTSKA,
Defendant
: CIVIL ACTION - IN DIVORCE
VERIFICATION
I, JAMES GROSHANS, hereby verifY that the information contained in the foregoing
Complaint is true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information and belief. I also
understand that false statements made herein are subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. S 4904,
relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
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J.4i:ES GROSHANS
JAMES GROSHANS,
Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYL VANIA
v.
: NO.
YUL Y A NOVYTSKA,
Defendant
: CIVIL ACTION - IN DIVORCE
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
AND NOW, this ~day of June, 2003, I, Aimee 1. Paukovits, on behaIfofKrevsky
& Rosen, P.C. attorneys for Plaintiff, JAMES GROSHANS, hereby certifY that I have this day
served a copy of the Complaint in the above-captioned matter, by First Class U.S. Mail, Certified
Mail on the following:
YUTIA NOUYTSKA
1012 EAST SIMPSON STREET
MECHANICSBURG, PA 17055
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Aimee 1. Paukovits
110 I North Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17102
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CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
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No: 03-2974
CIVIL TERM
YULIY A NOVYTSKA
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION- IN DIVORCE
PRAECIPE TO ENTER APPEARANCE
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Please enter the appearance of the Family Law Clinic on behalf of the Defendant, Yuliya
Novytska, in the above-captioned matter.
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Certified Legal Intern
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Supervising Attorney
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JAMES GROSHANS,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
No: 03-2974
CIVIL TERM
YULIY A NOVYTSKA
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION- IN DIVORCE
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Michael Parker, Family Law Clinic, hereby certify that I am serving a true and correct
copy of the Praecipe to Enter Appearance on Mr. Lawrence J. Rosen, Esq. At Krevsky & Rosen
P.C. 1101 North Front Street Harrisburg, PA 17102-3324 by depositing a copy ofthe same in the
United States mail, first class, postage prepaid, this 1/<11.. day of July, 2003.
Date: 1/ /1103
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Certified Legal Intern
F AMIL Y LAW CLINIC
45 North Pitt Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
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Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLANIl COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
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: NO. 03-2974 CIVIL TERM
YUL Y A NOVYTSKA,
Ilefendant
: CIVIL ACTION - IN IlIVORCE
AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE
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Plaintiff, James Groshans, served the Notice to Defend in Complaint and Divorce on
the Defendant, Yulya Novytska, relative to the above matter. Said service was made on
July 1,2003 by U.S. Certified Mail, returned receipt requested at the following address:
YUL Y A NOVYTSKA
1012 EAST SIMPSON STREET
MECHANICSBURG, PA 17055
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Attorney for Plaintiff
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JAMES GROSHANS,
Plaintiff/ Respondent
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
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No: 03-2974
CIVIL TERM
YULIY A NOVYTSKA
Defendant! Petitioner :
CIVIL ACTION- IN DIVORCE
PETITION FOR ALlMON):
NOW COMES, Yuliya Novytska, Defendant! Petitioner hereinafter "Wife", in the above
captioned matter by and through her counsel, the Family Law Clinic, and files this Petition for
Alimony pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. Section 1920.15 (b), and in support thereof respectfully
represents the following:
1. The Parties were married on October 2, 2002 in Mechanicsburg, Cumberland
County, Pennsylvania.
2. The marriage lasted less than one year during which time Plaintiff, James
Groshans, hereinafter, "Husband," was the primary wage-earner and Wife was the
homemaker, which was in accordance with the Husband's wishes.
3. Wife is a Ukrainian national who left her country to marry Husband. Wife sold
various property in the Ukraine to prepare for her move to the United States.
4. Husband promised Wife that he would provide a better life for Wife and her two
children, Polina and Kristina.
5. Wife lacks sufficient property to provide for her reasonable needs.
6. Wife is not currently employed because she does not speak the English language
and she does not have the resources to obtain child care.
7. Wife does not have a college education or any other post-high school training.
8. Wife requires the award of alimony to adequately maintain herself in accordance
with the standard of living established during the marriage.
9. Husband is employed and financially able to provide for the reasonable needs of
Wife.
WHEREFORE, Wife requests that this Honorable Court enter an award for her of reasonable
alimony.
Respectfully submitted,
Date: / C - g - 0...3
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Certified Legal Intern
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THOM M. PLACE
ROBERT E. RAINS
LUCY JOHNSTON-WALSH
ANNE MACDONALD-FOX
SUPERVISING ATTORNEYS
F AMIL Y LAW CLINIC
45 North Pitt Street
Carlisle, P A 17013
(717) 243-2968
JAMES GROSHANS,
Plaintiff/ Respondent :
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
No: 03-2974
CIVIL TERM
YULIY A NOVYTSKA
Defendant! Petitioner :
CIVIL ACTION- IN DIVORCE
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICl8;
I, Michael Parker, Family Law Clinic, hereby certify that I am serving a true and correct
copy of the Petition for Alimony on Mr. Lawrence J. Rosen at Krevsky & Rosen P.C. 1101 North
Front Street Harrisburg, P A 17102-3324, by depositing a copy of the same in the United States
mail, first class, postage prepaid, this / r1 <tt=. day of October, 2003.
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Certified Legal Intern
F AMIL Y LAW CLINIC
45 North Pitt Street
Carlisle, P A 17013
(717) 243-2968
JAMES GROSHANS,
Plaintiff! Respondent
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
: No: 03-2974
CIVIL TERM
YULIY A NOVYTSKA
Defendant! Petitioner
: CIVIL ACTION- IN DIVORCE
VERIFICATION
I verify that the statements made in this Petition for Alimony are true and correct to the
best of my personal knowledge, information and belief. I understand that false statements herein
are made subject to penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. Section 4904, relating to unsworn falsification to
authorities.
Date: IO-I-.ttJ03
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: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
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: No: 03-2974
CIVIL TERM
YULIY A NOVYTSKA
Defendant! Petitioner
: CIVIL ACTION- IN DIVORCE
PRAECIPE TO PROCEED IN FORMA PAUPERIS
To the Prothonotary:
Kindly allow Yuliya Novytska, Defendant/Petitioner, to proceed in forma pauperis.
The Family Law Clinic, attorneys for the party proceeding in forma pauperis, certifies that
we believe the party is unable to pay the costs and that we are providing free legal service to the
party.
Date /tJ-/t1- 03
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ROBERT E. RAINS
LUCY JOI-INSTON-WALSH
ANNE MACDONALD-FOX
Supervising Attorneys
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
JAMES GROSHANS V. YULIY A NOVYTSKA
DOCKET NO. 03-2974
MARITAL SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT made this .!1& day of Ah.f/VtP.Ef(
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between JAMES GROSHANS, hereinafter called "HUSBAND" and YULIY A NOVY SKA,
hereinafter called "WIFE".
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WHEREAS, Husband and Wife were married on October 5; 2002 in Cumberland
County, Pennsylvania; and
WHEREAS, there are no children born of this marriage.
WHEREAS, certain differences have arisen between the parties as a result ofwhic they
separated in February of 2003 and are desirous, therefore, of entering into an Agreement hich
will distribute their marital property in a manner which is considered to be an equitable div sion
of all joint property, and will provide for the mutual responsibilities and rights growing out of
the marriage relationship; and
WHEREAS, the parties hereto, Husband having been properly advised by his cou sel,
Lawrence J. Rosen, Esquire and Wife having been properly advised by her counsel, Jason
Evans, Certified Legal Intern and Robert E. Rains, Esquire of the Family Law ~ have come
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to this Agreement. The parties heretofore, intending to be legally bound, covenant, promise and
agree as follows:
I. CONSIDERATION. The consideration for this Agreement is the mutual
promise, covenants and agreements herein contained.
2. SEPARATION. It shall be lawful for each party at all times hereafter to liv
separate and apart from the other party at such place or places as he or she may from time t
time choose or deem fit. The foregoing provision shall not be taken as an admission on the art
of either party ofthe lawfulness of the causes leading to their living apart.
3. NO INTERFERENCE. Each party shall be free from interference, authori y and
control, direct or indirect, by the other, as fully as if he or she were single and unmarried.
4. COUNSEL FEES. The parties agree that they shall both be responsible fo their
respective counsel fees.
5. WIFE'S DEBTS. Wife represents and warrants to Husband that since the
separation she has not and in the future will not contract or incur any debt or liability for hich
Husband or his estate might be responsible and shall indemnifY and save Husband harmles from
any and all claims or demands made against him by reason of debts or obligations incurred y
her.
6. HUSBAND'S DEBTS. Husband represents and warrants to Wife that sinc the
separation he has not and in the future will not contract or incur any debt or liability for w ch
Wife or her estate might be responsible and shall indemnifY and save Wife harmless from ny
and all claims or demands made against her by reason of debts or obligations incurred by h m.
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7. JOINT DEBTS. There are no joint debts ofthis marriage.
A. Indemnification to Wife: If any claim, action or proceeding is hereafte
initiated seeking to hold Wife liable for the debts or obligations assumed by Husband under this
Agreement, Husband will, at his sole expense, defend Wife against any such claim, action r
proceeding, whether or not well-founded, and indemnifY her and her property against any
damages or loss resulting therefrom, including, but not limited to, costs of court and actual
attorney's fees incurred by Wife in connection therewith.
B. Indemnification to Husband: If any claim, action or proceeding is here fter
initiated seeking to hold Husband liable for the debts or obligations assumed by Wife unde this
Agreement, Wife will, at her sole expense, defend Husband against any such claim, action r
proceeding, whether or not well-founded, and indemnifY him and his property against any
damages or loss resulting therefrom, including, but not limited to, costs of court and actual
attorney's fees incurred by Husband in connection therewith.
8. REAL ESTATE. Husband and Wife agree that Husband shall retain sole
ownership ofthe marital residence located at 1012 East Simpson Street, Mechanicsburg, PA.
Husband agrees to hold wife harmless for any expenses and/or costs related to the owners lp
and/or maintenance ofthe marital residence. Wife hereby waives any claim which she m
have to or against the marital residence. The various promises contained herein shall act a
consideration for Wife's waiver of any and all claims which she may have on or against th
marital residence.
9. ALIMONY. The parties agree to waive any rights to alimony which one ay
have for or against the other.
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10. CUSTODY There were no children born of this marriage
11. DISTRIBUTION OF PERSONAL PROPERTY
A. Household ProDerty:
The parties hereto mutually agree that they have effected a satisfacto divi ion
of the furniture, household furnishings, appliances. and other household personal property
between them, and they mutually agree that each party shall from and after date hereof be i
possession of all such tangible personal property presently in his or her possession.
The parties hereto have divided between themselves, to their mutual satisfac ion,
all items of tangible and intangible marital property. Neither party shall make any claim to ny
such items of marital property, or of the separate personal property of either party, which
now in the possession and/or under the control of the other. Should it become necessary, t e
parties will agree to sign, upon request, any title or documents necessary to give effect to t . s
paragraph. Property shall be deemed to being the possession or under the control of either arty
if, in the case oftangible personal property, the item is physically in the possession or con 01 of
the party at the time of the signing of the Agreement and, in the case of intangible personal
property, if any physical or written evidence of ownership, such as passbook, checkbook, p licy
or certificate of insurance or other similar writing is in the possession or control of the part .
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B. Settlement Distribution:
(a) Husband agrees pay Wife the sum of One Thousand Five Hundre
Dollars ($1,500.00) upon receipt offuUy executed documents requir d to
finalize the parties' divorce.
e. Retirement Accounts:
(a) Husband and Wife shaU each be deemed to be in the possessi and
control of their own individual pension or other employee benefit pans
or retirement benefits of any nature to which either party may have
vested or contingent right or interest at the time of the signing of thi
Agreement and neither will make any claim against the other for an
interest in such benefits during the period of marriage or separation cept
as stated herein or subsequently agreed upon in writing.
D. Vehicles.
(a). Husband and Wife shaU retain their respective vehicles and hereby
relinquish any and aU claims which they may have on any vehicle 0 ned
or in the possession of the other.
12. MEDICAL INSURANCE. Both parties agree to continue to assume
responsibilitv for their own medical insurance.
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13. TAX RETURNS. Wife and Husband warrant that they have paid all taxes n
prior jointly filed returns including the calender year ending December 31. 2003; that the do
not owe any interest or penalties thereon; and that no tax deficiency proceeding or audit is
pending or notice thereof received. Husband shall give Wife notice of any deficiencv
assessment and Wife shall give Husband notice of any deficiency assessment of which the
individually or collectively become aware. The parties agree that should it ultimately be
determined that any deficiency and/or penalty exists with respect to any jointly filed return, the
partv responsible for the erroneous preparation and/or non-disclosure of information which has
resulted in the deficiency and/or penalty, shall be solelv responsible for the payment of the
amount ultimately determined to be due, together with interest, as well as expenses that m be
incurred to contest the assessment. For the vear 2004 1Jarties will file their tax return
separatelv.
14. MUTUAL CONSENT DIVORCE. This Agreement shall operate as a full and mal
Settlement Agreement concerning all marital rights of both parties in accordance with the t rms
herein. The Parties hereto agree that each shall contemporaneously herewith sil!n an Am avit
of Consent to a divorce pursuant to Section 330 I ( c) of the Divorce Code. Counsel for PI intiff
shall prepare and promptly file the parties' respective Affidavit's of Consent, a praecipe to
transmit record, Waiver of Notice ofIntention to Request Entry of a Divorce Decree Und
Section 3301(c) of the Divorce Code and a vital statistics form, all for the purpose of obtai mg
an immediate Decree in Divorce.
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15. TIME OF DISTRIBUTION. Except as otherwise provided for in this Agreement, he
assets and interests to be transferred under and pursuant to this Agreement shall be conveye
and transferred to the respective parties immediately upon the execution of this Agreemen
The parties shall cooperate by executing whatever documents are necessary to effectuate a
divorce under 3301(c) or 3301(d) of the Pennsylvania Divorce Code, and this Agreement t
cooperate shall be enforceable by an assumpsit action for specific performance. However, pon
refusal to consent, all distributed property shall be returned to the party originally
in possession, until the time of final decree.
16. RELEASE. Subject to the provisions of this Agreement, each Darty has
released and discharged, and by this Agreement does for himself or herself, and his or her
legal representatives, executors, administrators and assigns, release, indemnifY (including tual
legal fees) and discharge the other of and from all causes of action, claims, rights, or dem ds,
whatsoever in law or equity, including equitable distribution, spousal support, alimonv, co sel
fees, alimonv pendente lite, and expenses which either of the parties against the other ever ad,
now has, or may have in the future under the Pennsylvania Divorce Code, as amended, or der
any other statutory or common law, except any and all causes of action for divorce and all
causes of action for breach of any provisions of this Agreement. Each party also waives h s or
her right to request marital counseling, pursuant to 3302 of the Divorce Code.
17. WAIVERS OF CLAIMS AGAINST ESTATES. Except as herein otherwi
provided, each partv may dispose of his or her property in any way, and each party hereby
waives and relinquishes any and all rights he or she may have or hereafter acquire under th
present or future laws of any jurisdiction, to share in the propertv or the estate of the other s a
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result ofthe marital relationship, including without limitation, dower, courtesv. statutory
allowance, widow's allowance, right to take in intestacv, right to take against the Will of th
other, and right to act as administrator or executor of the other's estate, and an ri ht existi
now or in the future under the Pennsylvania Divorce Code, as amended from time to time, d
each will, at the request of the other, execute, acknowledge and deliver any and all instrum nts
which may be necessary or advisable to carry into effect this mutual waiver and relinquis
of all such interests, rights and claims.
18. RIGHTS ON EXECUTION. Immediately upon the execution of this
Agreement, the rights of each partv against the other, despite their continuing marital statu,
shall terminate and be as if they were never married.
19. BREACH. In the event of breach of any of the terms of this Agreement, the
non-breachinl! party shall be paid, as part of any award or judgment against the breachi g
party, all costs, including actual counsel fees paid to his or her attorney. In the event ofbre ch
of any of the terms of this Agreement by Husband, Husband shall pay Wife an additional hree
Thousand Dollars ($3,000.00).
20. INCORPORATION INTO FINAL DIVORCE DECREE. The terms oft s
Agreement shall be incorporated but shall not merge into the final divorce decree betwee the
parties. The parties intend that this Agreement shall be enforceable under the Divorce Co e of
1980, as amended, and in addition, shall retain any remedies in law or in equity under this
Agreement as an independent contract. Such remedies in law or equity are specifically no
waived or released.
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21. ADDITIONAL INSTRUMENTS. Each of the parties shall from time to lme,
at the request of the other, execute, acknowledge and deliver to the other party, any and all
further instruments that may be reasonably required to give full force and effect to the
provisions of this Agreement.
22.
SEPARABILITY.
In case any provision of this Agreement should be he d to
be contrary to, or invalid under, the law of any country, state or other jurisdiction, such
illegality and invalidity shall not in any way affect the other provisions hereof, all of which
shall continue, nevertheless, in full force and effect, and each DaragraDh herein shall be
deemed to be a seDarate and undisputed covenant and agreement.
23.
ENTIRE AGREEMENT.
This Agreement contains the entire
understanding of the parties and there are no representations, warranties, covenants and
undertakings other than those expressly set forth herein. Husband and Wife acknowledge nd
agree that the provisions of this Agreement with respect to the distribution and division of
marital and separate property are fair, equitable and satisfactory to them, based on the len h of
their marriage and other relevant factors which have been taken into consideration by the
parties. Both parties hereby accept the provisions of this Agreement with respect to the di lSlOn
of property in lieu of and in full and final settlement and satisfaction of all claims and de ds
that they may now have or hereafter have against the other for equitable distribution of th r
property by any court of competent jurisdiction pursuant to Section 3502 of the Divorce C de
or any other laws. Husband and Wife each voluntarily and intelligently waive and relinqu sh
any right to seek a court ordered determination and distribution of marital property, but n hing
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herein contained shall constitute a waiver by either party of any rights to seek the relief of y
court for the purpose of enforcing the provisions of this Agreement.
24. MODIFICATION AND WAIVER. A modification or waiver of any of the
provisions of this Agreement shall be effective only if made in writin!!: and executed with
same formality as this Agreement. The failure of either party to insist upon strict perform
of the proyisions of this Agreement shall not be construed as a waiyer of any subsequent d fault
of the same or similar nature.
25. INTENT. It is the intent of the parties by this Agreement to fully and fi ally
foreclose any resort to the courts for relief on the basis of any statute or case law presently
existing or which may exist at some time in the future within the Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania, including but not limited to equitable distribution, alimony and other relief nder
the Pennsylvania Divorce Code, as amended. This Agreement has been drafted and accep ed on
the basis that such resort would constitute a breach under this Agreement, entitling the no _
breaching party to reimbursement for actual counsel fees. Other than as provided by the t rms
of this instrument, it is intended that the court shall treat the parties as if they had never e ered
into a marital relationship. This Agreement shall be interpreted and governed by the laws
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and, where such law is inconsistent, the terms of this
instrument shall govern.
26. VOLUNTARY EXECUTION BOTH PARTIES. The provisions of this
Agreement and their legal effect have been fully exolained to Husband and Wife by their
respective counselas identified herein, the parties agree that the instant A reement is e ui able,
that it is being entered into voluntarily, with full knowledge of the assets of both parties, d
that it is not the result of any duress or undue influence. The parties acknowledge that th y
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have been furnished with all information relating to the financial affairs of the other which as
been requested by each of them and/or by their respective counsel.
27. DESCRIPTIVE AND HIGHLIGHTING HEADINGS. The descriptive
headings and highlighting used herein are for convenience only. They shall have no effect
whatsoever in determining the rights or obligations ofthe parties.
28. AGREEMENT BINDING ON HEIRS. Except as outlined in the forego in
provisions of this document, this Agreement shall be bindinl! and shall inure to the benefit of
the parties hereto, and their respective heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assi s.
29. RECONCILIATION. Notwithstanding a reconciliation between the parties
this Al!reement shall continue to remain in full force and effect absent a writin ' si
parties stating that this Agreement is null and void.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, The parties hereto have hereunto set their hands and eals
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ROBERT E. RAINS, ESQUIRE
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: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
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v.
: NO. 03-2974
YULIY A NOVYYSKA,
Defendant
: CIVIL ACTION - IN DIVORCE
AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT UNDER SECTION 330HC)
OF THE DIVORCE CODE
1. A complaint in Divorce under Section 3301 (cl of the Divorce Code was fil don
June 23, 2003.
2. The marriage of plaintiff and defendant is irretrievably broken and ninety da s
have elapsed from the date of filing the Complaint.
3. I consent to the entry of final decree of divorce after service of notice of inte tion
to request entry of decree.
4. I understand that I may lose rights concerning alimony, division of property,
lawyers fees or expenses if! do not claim them before a divorce is granted.
I verifY that the statements made in this Affidavit are true and correct. I understand at
false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. S 4904 relating to uns om
falsification to authorities.
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JAMES GROSHANS,
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: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
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v.
: NO. 03-2974
YULIY A NOVYYSKA,
Defendant
: CIVIL ACTION - IN DIVORCE
AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT UNDER SECTION 3301(C)
OF THE DIVQRCE CODE
4. A complaint in Divorce under Section 3301 (c) of the Divorce Code was fil don
June 23, 2003.
5. The marriage of plaintiff and defendant is irretrievably broken and ninety da s
have elapsed from the date of filing the Complaint.
6. I consent to the entry of final decree of divorce after service of notice of inte (ion
to request entry of decree.
4. I understand that I may lose rights concerning alimony, division of property,
lawyers fees or expenses if! do not claim them before a divorce is granted.
I verifY that the statements made in this Affidavit are true and correct. I understand at
false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. S 4904 relating to uns om
falsification to authorities.
DATE: Oclok 31/.2004
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JAMES GROSHANS,
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: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYL ANIA
v.
: NO. 03-2974
YULIY A NOVYYSKA,
Defendant
: CIVIL ACTION - IN DIVORCE
WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REOUEST
ENTRY OF A DIVORCE DECREE UNDER
tl3301(c) OF THE DIVORCE CODE
I. I consent to the entry of a final decree in divorce without notice.
2. I understand that I may lose my rights concerning alimony, division of prop y,
lawyer's fees or expenses if! 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 t e
Court and that a copy of the decree will be sent to me immediately after it is lied
with the prothonotary.
I verifY that the statements made in this Affidavit are true and correct. I understand
false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. S 4904 relating to un om
falsification to authorities.
DATE: Odo.bel' 31. 200/j
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JAMES GROSHANS,
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: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEA OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYL ANI A
v.
: NO. 03-2974
YULIY A NOVYYSKA,
Defendant
: CIVIL ACTION - IN DIVORCE
WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REOUEST
ENTRY OF A DIVORCE DECREE UNDER
~ 3301(c) OF THE DIVORCE CODE
I. I consent to the entry of a final decree in divorce without notice.
2. I understand that I may lose my rights concerning alimony, division ofprope y,
lawyer's fees or expenses if! 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 t
Court and that a copy of the decree will be sent to me immediately after it is lied
with the prothonotary.
I verifY that the statements made in this Affidavit are true and correct. I understand t at
false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. S 4904 relating to uns om
falsification to authorities.
DATE: f!./'j-Ol{
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JAMES GROSHANS,
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: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS 0
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYL V NIA
v.
: No: 03-2974
CIVIL TERM
YULIY A NOVYTSKA
Defendant
: CIVIL AcTION- IN DIVORCE
PRAECIPE TO TRANSMIT RECORD
To the Prothonotary:
Transmit the record, together with the following infonnation, to the court for entry a
divorce decree:
1. Ground for divorce: irretrievable breakdown under Section 330 I (c) of the Divor e
Code.
2. Date and manner of service of the complaint: July 24, 2003, by U.S. mail, certifie ,
restricted delivery.
3. Date of execution of the Affidavit of Consent required by Section 330l(c) of the
Divorce Code: by the plaintiff, November 15,2004; by the defendant, October 31, 2004.
4. Related claims pending: none.
5. Date plaintiffs Waiver of Notice in S330l(c) Divorce was filed with the
pronthonotary: November 15, 2004.
6. Date defendant's Waiver of Notice in s3301(c) Divorce was filed with the
pronthonotary: November 15,2004.
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Respectfully Submitted,
1 {)1M C
Jaso~ C. Evans
Certified Legal Intern
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LUCY JOHNSTON-WALSH
ANNE MACDONALD-FOX
Supervising Attorneys
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45 North Pitt Street
Carlisle, PAl 7013
(717)243-2968
Fax (717)243-3639
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