HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-6038MICHELE R. RIEDY,
Plaintiff
V.
CHRISTOPHER DN RIEDY
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
No. ol -
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE
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.marriage, you may request marriage counseling. A list of marriage counselors is available
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MICHELE IL RIEDY
Plaintiff
V.
CHRISTOPHER DN RIEDY
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
:NO. Ol- ~
:
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: IN DIVORCE
COMPLAINT IN DIVORCE UNDEI~
SECTION 3301(c} OR SECTION 3301(d)
OF THE DIVORCE CODE
AND NOW comes the above Plaintiff, Michele R. Riedy, by and through her attorney,
Marianne E. Rudebusch, Esquire, and seeks to obtain a decree in divorce from the above-
named Defendant, upon the grounds hereinafter set forth:
1. The Plaintiff, Michele R. Riedy, is an adult individual who resides at 3
Carriage Road, New Cumberland, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, 17070.
2. The Defendant, Christopher D.N. Riedy, is an adult individual who resides at
1130 Primrose Avenue, Camp Hill, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, 17011.
3. The Plaintiff has been a bona fide resident of the Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania for at least six (6) months immediately prior to the filing of this Complaint.
4. The Plaintiff and Defendant were married on 11/15/96.
5. Plaintiff avers that there are two children to the parties.
6. The Plaintiff and Defendant are both citizens of the United States of America.
7. There have been no prior actions in divorce between the parties.
8. The Plaintiff and Defendant are not members of the Armed Services of the
United States or any of its allies.
9. Plaintiff has been advised of the availability of counseling and that she may
have the right to request that the Court require the parties to participate in counseling.
10. The causes of action and sections of Divorce Code under which Plaintiff is
proceeding are:
A. Section 3301(c). The marriage of the parties is irretrievably
broken. After ninety (90) days have elapsed from the date of the
service of this Complaint, Plaintiff intends to file an Affidavit
consenting to a divorce. Plaintiff believes that Defendant may
also file such an Affidavit.
B. Section 3301(d). The marriage of the parties is irretrievably
broken. The Plaintiff and Defendant separated on 8/19/01.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff respectfully requests this Honorable Court to enter a Decree
dissolving the marriage between the Plaintiff and Defendant.
Respectfully Submitted,
Dated:
Marianne E. Rudebusch, Esquire
4711 Locust Lane
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 657-0632
Id. No. 63522
MICHELE IL RIEDY,
Plaintiff
V.
CHRISTOPHER DN RIEDY,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
:
: NO.
:
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: IN DIVORCE
I verify that the statements made in the foregoing are tree and correct. I understand
that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S.A. Section 4904
relating to unswom falsification to authorities.
By: ~'.~-~' ~_~,~
Michele R. Riedy ~
Date:./~: (Z~'c,~ r/-
MICHELE IL RIEDY,
Plaintiff
CHRISTOPHER D.N. RIEDY,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
;
: NO. 01-6038
:
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: IN DIVORCE
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
AND NOW, this ~3--f~day of ~)~._ , 2001, I, Katherine A. Frey,
secretary to Marianne E. Rudebusch, Esquire, Attorney for the Plaintiff, hereby certify that
a copy of the within document has been served, by depositing a copy of the same in the
United States mail, first class, postage prepaid, certified/restricted delivery, at Harrisburg,
Pennsylvania, to the following addressee:
Christopher D.N. Riedy
1130 Primrose Avenue
Camp Hill, PA 17011
r,.atl~erine A. Frey ~
MICHELE IL RIEDY,
Plaintiff
Ve
CHRISTOPHER D.N. RIEDY,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
:
: NO. 01-6038
:
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: IN DIVORCE
AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT
on 10/22/01.
2.
A Complaint in Divorce under Section 3301(c) of the Divorce Code was filed
The marriage of Plaintiff and Defendant is irretrievably broken and ninety (90)
days have elapsed from the date of filing and service of the Complaint.
3. I consent to the entry of a final decree of divorce after service of Notice of
Intention to Request Entry of the Decree.
I verify that the statements made in this Affidavit are true and correct. I understand
that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S.A. Section 4904
relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
Date:
Michele R. Riedy
MICHELE R. RIEDY,
Plaintiff
CHRISTOPHER D.N. RIEDY,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
:
: NO. 01-6038
:
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: IN DIVORCE
WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REOUEST ENTRY
OF A DIVORCE DECREE UNDER .~3301(c} OF THE DIVORCE CODE
1. I consent to the entry of a Final Decree of Divorce without notice.
2. I understand that I may lose rights concerning alimony, division of property,
lawyer's fees or expenses if I do not claim them before a divorce is granted.
3. I understand that I will not be divorced until a divorce decree is entered by the
Court and that a copy of the decree will be sent to me immediately after it is filed with the
Prothonotary.
I verify that the statements made in this Affidavit are true and correct. I understand
that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. §4904, relating
to unsworn falsification to authorities.
Michele R. Riedy
MICHELE R. RIEDY,
Plaintiff
CHRISTOPHER D.N. RIEDY,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 01-6038
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE
AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT
on 10/22/01.
2.
A Complaint in Divorce under Section 3301(c) of the Divorce Code was filed
The marriage of Plaintiff and Defendant is irretrievably broken and ninety (90)
days have elapsed from the date of filing and service of the Complaint.
3. I consent to the entry of a final decree of divorce after service of Notice of
Intention to Request Entry of the Decree.
I verify that the statements made in this Affidavit are true and correct. I understand
that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S.A. Section 4904
relating to unswom falsification to authorities.
Date:
(~hristopher D.N. Riedy
MICHELE IL RIEDY,
Plaintiff
CHRISTOPHER D.N. RIEDY,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBER!,AND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
:
: NO. 01-6038
._
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: IN DIVORCE
WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REOUEST ENTRY
OF A DIVORCE DECREE UNDER §3301(c} OF THE DIVORCE CODE
1. I consent to the entry of a Final Decree of Divorce without notice.
2. I understand that I may lose rights concerning alimony, division of property,
lawyer's fees or expenses if I do not claim them before a divorce is granted.
3. I understand that I will not be divorced until a divorce decree is entered by the
Court and that a copy of the decree will be sent to me immediately after it is filed with the
Prothonotary.
I verify that the statements made in this Affidavit are true and correct. I understand
that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. §4904, relating
to unsworn falsification to authorities.
Date:
Ctlxristopher D.N. Riedy '~
MICHELE R. RIEDY,
Plaintiff
CHRISTOPHER D.N. RIEDY,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERI,AND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
:
: NO. 01-6038
:
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: IN DIVORCE
AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE
Marianne E. Rudebusch, Esquire, being duly sworn according to law, deposes and says that
she is an attorney at law duly authorized to practice in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and that
on the 26th day of October , 2001, she did serve upon, Christopher D.N. Riedy, the Defendant
in the foregoing case, a true and correct copy of the Complaint in Divorce by sending a copy by First
Class Mail, certified/restricted delivery, postage pre-paid, to the Defendant. The "green card" for
said Complaint is attached.
Said copy of the Complaint was duly endorsed with notice to Defendant to appear and answer
within twenty (20) days from the date of service or the matter would proceed without him.
Sworn to and subscribed
before., me this ~_ day
of ,2002.
Marianne E. Rudebusch, Esquire
4711 Locust Lane
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 657-0632
Id. No. 63522
Complete items 1, 2, and 3. Also complete
item 4 if Restricted Delivery is desired.
Print your name and address on the reveme
so that we can return the card to you.
Attach this card to the back of the mailpiece,
or on the front if space permits.
Christopher Riedy
1130 Primrose Avenue
Camp ltill, PA 17011
2. Article Number (Copy from set. ice labeO
7hot n
PS Form 3811, July 1990
ff YES,
] [ ~ [] Return Receipt for I~andise
~cted Daiive~y? (Extra Fee) ~Yes~'"~
Domestic Return Receipt 102595-99-M-1789
MARRIAGE SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into between CHRISTOPHER DN
RIEDY and MICHELE 1L RIEDY, hereinafter referred to as Husband and Wife. The
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parties were married on 11/15/96 and there are two children born of their ma~I~'.gge, ~ wit,?
TYLER ~ ~EDY, born 5/23/97 and ~SSA D. ~EDY born 10/20/9~ ~'}: -- ~
~ a consequence of disputes and unhappy differen~s, the parties h~ep~te~
~e parties desire to confirm their separation and make arrangements in connection
therewith, including the settlement of their property rights, custody, support, and all other
rights and obligations arising out of the marriage relationship.
It is therefore agreed:
1. CONSIDERATION
The consideration for this Agreement is the mutual promises and agreement herein
contained.
2. SEPARATION AND NONINTERFERENCE
A. It will be lawful for each party at all times hereafter to live separate and apart
from the other party at such place or places as he or she may from time to time choose or
deem fit.
B. Each party shall be free from interference, authority and control, direct or
indirect, by the other, as fully as if he or she were single and unmarried. Neither shall bother
the other or compel or endeavor to compel the other to cohabit or dwell with him or her.
3. MUTUAL RELEASE
Subject 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.
4. FULL DISCLOSURE
The provisions of this Agreement and their legal effect are fully understood by each
party to this Agreement, and each party acknowledges that the Agreement is fair and
equitable, that it is being entered into voluntarily, and that it is not the result of any duress
or undue influence. Husband and Wife each represent and warrant to the other that he or she
has made a full and complete disclosure to the other of all assets of any nature whatsoever
in which such party has an interest, of the sources and amount of the income of such party
of every type whatsoever, and of all other facts relating to the subject matter of this
agreement. Wife represents that she was represented by Marianne E. Rudebusch, Esq. in
reaching this Agreement, and Husband represents that he was not represented by an attorney
even though he was advised to do so, in reaching this Agreement. Wife represents that the
terms of this Agreement have been fully explained to her by her counsel.
5. EOUITABLE DIVISION
By this Agreement, the parties have intended to effect an equitable division of their
marital property. This division is not intended by the parties to constitute in any way a sale
or exchange of assets.
6. SUBSEOUENT DIVORCE
A. AGREEMENT NOT PREDICATED ON DIVORCE - It is specifically
understood and agreed by and between the parties hereto and each of the said parties does
hereby warrant and represent to the other that the execution and delivery of this Agreement
is not predicated upon nor made subject to any agreement for institution, prosecution,
defense, or for the non-prosecution or non-defense of any action for divorce; provided,
however, that nothing contained in this Agreement shall prevent or preclude either of the
parties hereto from commencing, instituting or prosecuting any action or actions for divorce,
either absolute or otherwise, upon just, legal and proper grounds; nor to prevent either party
from defending any such action which has been, may or shall be instituted by the other party,
or from making any just or proper defense thereto. It is warranted, covenanted and
represented by Husband and Wife, each to the other, that this Agreement is lawful and
enforceable and this warranty, covenant and representation is made for the specific purpose
of inducing Husband and Wife to execute the Agreement. Husband and Wife each
knowingly and understandingly hereby waives any and all possible claims that this
Agreement is, for any reason, illegal or for any reason whatsoever, unenforceable in whole
or in part. Husband and Wife each do hereby warrant, covenant and agree that, in any
possible event, he and she are and shall forever be estopped from asserting any illegality or
unenforceability as to all or any part of this Agreement.
B. ENTRY AS PART OF DECREE - It is the intention of the parties that the
Agreement shall survive any action for divorce which may be instituted or prosecuted by
either party and no order, judgment or decree of divorce, temporary, final or pemlanent, shall
affect or modify the financial terms of this Agreement. This Agreement shall be
incorporated in but shall not merge into any such judgment or decree of final divorce, but
shall be incorporated for the purposes of enforcement only.
C. MUTUAL CONSENT DIVORCE - The parties agree and acknowledge that
their marriage is irretrievably broken, that they do not desire marital counseling, and that they
both consent to the entry of a decree in divorce pursuant to 23 Pa.C.S.A. Section 3301(c).
Accordingly, both parties agree to forthwith execute such consents, affidavits, or other
documents and to direct their respective attorneys to forthwith file such consents, affidavits,
or other documents as may be necessary to promptly proceed to obtain a divorce pursuant
to said 23 Pa.C.S.A. Section 3301(c). Upon request, to the extent permitted by law and the
applicable Rules of Civil Procedure, the named defendant in such divorce action shall
execute any waivers of notice or other waivers necessary to expedite such divorce.
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7. DIVISION OF PERSONAL PROPERTY
Wife agrees that all of the property in the possession of Husband shall be the sole and
separate property of Husband; and Husband agrees that all of the property in the possession
of Wife shall be the sole and separate property of Wife, with the exception of a piano which
Husband shall receive after giving timely notice to Wife. The parties do hereby specifically
waive, release, renounce and forever abandon whatever claims, if any, he or she may have
with respect to the above items which shall become the sole and separate property of the
other.
8. DIVISION OF MOTOR VEHICLES
With respect to the motor vehicles owned by one or both of the parties, they agree as
follows:
Husband:
Wife:
2000 Ford Explorer
1992 Nissan Sentra
The titles to the said motor vehicles shall be executed by the parties, if appropriate,
for effectuating transfer as herein provided, on the date of execution of this Agreement or at
any time thereafter at the request of either party.
Husband agrees to obtain financing of the joint car loan in his name alone and shall
assume all liability for this loan.
9. DISPOSITION OF PROPERTY
From and after the date of the signing of this Agreement, both parties shall have
complete freedom of disposition as to his/her separate property and any property which is in
their possession or control pursuant to this Agreement and may mortgage, sell, grant, convey
or otherwise encumber or dispose of such property, whether real or personal, whether such
property was acquired before, during or after marriage, and neither Husband nor Wife need
join in, consent to, or acknowledge any deed, mortgage, or other instrument of the other
pertaining to such disposition of property.
10. PAYMENT OF SPECIFIEl~ OBLIGATIONS
The parties agree that the following constitute joint marital obligations which shall be
paid by the following person:
A. WIFE - Approximately $8,000.00 in credit card debt
All debts in her name alone
B. HUSBAND - Ail debts in his name alone
The parties agree that the refund from the 2001 joint income tax return in the amount
of $ shall be solely Wife's in order to compensate her for Husband's share
of the credit card debt.
11. LEGAL FEES
Each party shall pay his or her own attorneys fees.
12. ALIMONY
Both parties acknowledge and agree that the provisions of this Agreement providing
for equitable distribution of marital property are fair, adequate and satisfactory to them and
are accepted by them in lieu of and in full and final settlement and satisfaction of any claims
or demands that either may now or hereafter have against the other for support, maintenance,
alimony pendente lite or alimony. Husband and Wife further, voluntarily and intelligently,
waive and relinquish any right to seek from the other any payment for support, maintenance,
alimony pendente lite or alimony.
13. PENSION PROGRAM
Each party hereto shall maintain sole ownership over his or her individual pension
plan, profit sharing or similar retirement plan acquired individually or as the result of
contributions by his or her employer. Wife hereby releases any interest that she has in the
retirement benefits of Husband accumulated as the result of his employment by Northern
York County School District and any other additional benefits he may have accrued.
Husband hereby releases any interest that he has in the retirement benefits of Wife
accumulated as the result of her employment by Empire Blue Cross and any other additional
benefits she may have accrued. This waiver is a full and complete discharge of each parties'
marital claim.
14. MISCELLANEOUS
All assets including, but not limited to, savings accounts, checking accounts,
certificates of deposit and life insurance policies shall be the sole and separate property of
the title holder of said asset.
The parties believe and agree, and Wife has been so advised by her attorney, that the
division of property heretofore made by this Agreement is a non-taxable division of property
between co-owners rather than a taxable sale or exchange of such property. Each party
promises not to take any position with respect to the adjusted basis of the property assigned
to him or her or with respect to any other issue which is inconsistent with the position set
forth in the preceding sentence on his or her federal or state income tax returns.
The parties have heretofore filed joint federal and state tax returns. Both parties agree
that in the event any deficiency in federal, state or local income tax is proposed, or any
assessment of any such tax is made against either of them, each will indemnify and hold
harmless the other from and against any loss or liability for any such tax deficiency or
assessment and any interest, penalty and expense incurred in connection therewith. Such tax,
interest, penalty or expense shall be paid solely and entirely by the individual who is finally
determined to be the cause of the misrepresentations or failures to disclose the nature and
extent of his or her separate income on the aforesaid joint returns.
15. CHILDREN
A. CUSTODY AND VISITATION - The parties shall share legal and physical
custody of the children born of this marriage. The children shall reside with their Mother.
Mother shall provide Father with information concerning their health, education and welfare
on a regular basis and shall encourage Father to join in the decision making process as to the
children's schooling, medical care and other important issues associated with their lives.
Father shall be afforded partial custody under the following schedule:
1. During the school year: Every Sunday from 11:00 a.m. to Monday
morning when Father shall take them to daycare.
2. During the summer: Every other weekend the children shall be with
their father from Friday after work until Monday morning when Father
shall take them to daycare.
3. The following holidays shall be shared between Wife and Husband:
Easter, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving,
Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, as per the agreement of the parties.
4. Wife shall have the children on Mother's Day and Husband shall have
the children on Father's Day.
5. Each party shall have the children for two (2) weeks vacation each year.
The parties agree to provide each other with thirty (30) days notice of
their intention to exercise this provision.
6. Transportation of t,he chil0ren shall be provided by the parent beginning
his/her period of physical custody.
7. The parties agree to contribute to the cost of higher education for the
children based proportionately on their incomes at the time the children
enter college.
B. MAKE-UP TIME - The parties recognize that there may be circumstances
from time to time which may prevent the exercise of custody at the agreed dates and times.
To that end, the parties agree that each will give timely and reasonable notice to the other of
the existence of such circumstances and will permit the other a reasonable period in which
to enjoy time with the child to make-up for these lost periods.
C. ILLNESS OF CHILD - In the event of any serious illness of the child at any
time, any party then having custody of the said child shall immediately communicate with
the other party by telephone or any other means, informing the other party of the nature of
the illness. During such illness, each party shall have the right to visit the child as often as
he or she desires, consistent with the proper medical care of the said child. The word "illness
as used herein shall mean any disability which confines the child to bed under the direction
of a licensed physician for a period in excess of forty-eight (48) hours.
D. BEST INTEREST OF CHILD - The parties shall exert every reasonable effort
to maintain free access and unhampered contact between the child and each of the parties,
and to foster a feeling of affection between the child and the other party. Neither party shall
do anything which may estrange the child from the other party, or injure the child's opinion
as to his mother or father, or which may hamper the free and natural development of the
child's love and respect for the other party.
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17. GENERAL PROVISIONS
A. WARRANTY AS TO EXISTING OBLIGATIONS - Each party represents that
they have not heretofore incurred or contracted for any debt or liability or obligation for
which the estate of the other party may be responsible or liable except as may be provided
for in this Agreement. Each party agrees to indemnify or hold the other party harmless from
and against any and all such debts, liabilities, or obligations of every kind which may have
heretofore been incurred by them, including those for necessities, except for the obligations
arising out of this Agreement.
B. WARRANTY AS TO FUTURE OBLIGATIONS - Wife and Husband each
covenant, warrant, represent and agree that each will now and at all times hereafter save
harmless and keep the other indemnified from all debts, charges, and liabilities incurred by
the other after the execution date of this Agreement, except as may be otherwise specifically
provided for by the te~ms of this Agreement and that neither of them shall hereafter incur any
liability whatsoever for which the estate of the other may be liable.
C. SEVERABILITY - If any term, condition, clause, or provision of this
Agreement shall be determined or declared to be void or invalid in law or otherwise, then
only that term, condition, clause, or provision shall be stricken from this Agreement and in
all other respects this Agreement shall be valid and continue in full force, effect, and
operation. Likewise, the failure of any party to meet his or her obligations under any one or
more of the paragraphs herein, with the exception of the satisfaction of the conditions
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precedent, shall in no way void or alter the remaining obligations of the parties.
D. OTHER DOCUMENTATION - Wife and Husband covenant and agree that
they will forthwith 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, and as their respective counsel shall mutually agree
should be so executed in order to carry out fully and effectively the terms of this Agreement.
E. ENTIRE AGREEMENT - This Agreement contains the entire understanding
of the parties, and there are no representations, warranties, covenants, or undertakings other
than those expressly set forth herein.
F. WAIVER OR MODIFICATION TO BE IN WRITING - No modification or
waiver of any of the terms hereof shall be valid unless in writing and signed by both parties
and no waiver of any breach hereof or default hereunder shall be deemed a waiver of any
subsequent default of the same or similar nature.
G. MUTUAL COOPERATION - Each party shall, at any time and from time to
time hereafter, take any and all steps and execute, acknowledge, and deliver to the other party
any and all further instruments and/or documents that the other party may reasonably require
for the purpose of giving full force and effect to the provisions of this Agreement.
H. LAW GOVERNING - This Agreement shall be construed and governed in
accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
I. BINDING EFFECT - Except as otherwise stated herein, this Agreement shall
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be binding and shall inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective heirs,
executors, administrators, successors, and assigns.
J. 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 Agreement. The
failure of either party to insist upon strict performance of any of the provisions of this
Agreement shall in no way affect the right of such party hereafter to enforce the same, nor
shall the waiver of any breach of any provision hereof be construed as a waiver of any
subsequent default of the same or similar nature, nor shall it be construed as a waiver of strict
performance of any other obligations herein.
K. HEADINGS NOT PART OF AGREEMENT - Any heading preceding the text
of the several paragraphs and subparagraphs hereof are inserted solely for convenience or
reference and shall not constitute a part of this Agreement nor shall they affect its meaning,
construction, or effect.
L. ADDRESS OF PARTIES - Each party shall at all times keep the other
informed of his or her place of residence, and shall promptly notify the other of any change,
giving the address of the new place of residence.
M. WAIVER OF CLAIMS AGAINST ESTATES - Except as herein otherwise
provided, each party 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 the
present or future laws of Pennsylvania or another jurisdiction, to share in the property or the
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estate of the other as a result of the marital relationship, including, without limitation, dower,
curtesy, their statutory equivalents, widow's allowance, homestead rights, right to take in
intestacy, right to take against the will of other, and right to act as administrator or executor
of the other's estate, and each party will, at the request of the other, execute, acknowledge,
and deliver any and all instruments which may be necessary or advisable to carry into effect
this mutual waiver and relinquishment of all such interests, rights and claims.
N. 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
reasonable attorneys' fees, court costs, and expenses incurred by the other party in enforcing
the Agreement.
IN WITNESS WI-IEREOF, and intending to be bound hereby, the parties have
signed and sealed this Agreement on the ,.~4--. day of (J}~/~ ~
Pennsylvania.
In the presence of:
WITNESS
2002, at Harrisburg,
~hristopher DN Riedy
Michele R. Riedy
(SEAL)
(SEAL)
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MICHELE R. RIEDY,
Plaintiff
CHRISTOPHER D.N. RIEDY,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERI,AND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
:
: NO. 01-6038
:
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: IN DIVORCE
PRAECIPE TO TRANSMIT RECORI~
To the Prothonotary:
Transmit the record, together with the following information, to the Court for entry
of a divorce decree:
1. Ground for divorce:
Divorce Code.
2.
restricted.
3.
irretrievable breakdown under Section 3301(c) of the
Date and manner of service of the complaint: October 26, 2001; certified
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 Plaintiff, 3/5/02 ; by Defendant, 3/3/02
(b)(1) Date of execution of the affidavit required by Section 3301(d) of the
Divorce Code: N/A.
(2) Date of filing and service of the affidavit upon the respondent: N/A.
4. Related claims pending: All claims were resolved by Marriage Settlement
Agreement dated 3/5/02.
5. Complete either (a) or (b).
(a) Date and manner of service of the Notice of Intention to file Praecipe to
Transmit Record, a copy of which is attached: N/A.
(b) Date Plaintiff's Waiver of Notice in Section 3301(c) Divorce was filed with the
Prothonotary: 3/6/02
Date Defendant's Waiver of Notice in Section 3301(c) Divorce was filed with the
Prothonotary: 3/6/02
Dated:
Marianne E. Rudebusch, Esquire
4711 Locust Lane
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 657-0632
Id. No. 63522
Attorney for Plaintiff
IN THE COURT Of COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY
STATE OF ,~. PENNA.
MICHELE R. RIEDY,
Plaintiff
VERSUS
CHRISTOPHER D.N. RIEDY,
Defendant
N o. 01-6038
Decree IN
DIVORCE
AND NOW,
2002 , It iS ORDERED AND
DECREED THAT Michele R. Riedy
AND Christopher D.N. Riedy
, PLAINTIFF,
, DEFENDANT,
ARE DIVORCED FROM THE BONDS OF MATRIMONY.
THE COURT RETAINS JURISDICTION OF THE FOLLOWING CLAIMS WHICH HAVE
BEEN RAISED OF RECORD iN THIS ACTION FOR WHICH A FINAL ORDER HAS NOT
YET BEEN ENTERED;
The attached Marriage Settlement Agreement dated 3/5/02 is
hereby incorporated but not merged with th~s Divorce Decree.
BY THE COURT: _ /
Jo
PROTHONOTARY