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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
LORI J. BUCKER
Plaintiff
VERSUS
DONALD L. BUCKER. JR
Defendant
No. 99-4212
DECREE IN
DIVORCE
AND NOW, ?* % .17-00-3 IT IS ORDERED AND
DECREED THAT Lori J. Bucher PLAINTIFF,
AND Donald L. Bucher. Jr.. , 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 Marriage Settlement Agreement dated November 19, 2002, and signed b
the parties is hereby incorporated into this Decree but not merged.
BY THE COURT:
ATTE°-:? J
PROTHONOTARY
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY
STATE OF PENNA.
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LORI J. BUCHER,
Plaintiff
V.
DONALD L. BUCHER, Jr.,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
No. 99-4212 CIVIL TERM
IN DIVORCE
MARRIAGE SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT made this L day of ?oo_ o_r , 2002, by and between
LORI J. BUCHER, (hereinafter referred to as "WIFE") and DONALD L. BUCHER, Jr.,
(hereinafter referred to as "HUSBAND").
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, HUSBAND and WIFE were lawfully married on June 3,1989; and
WHEREAS, diverse, unhappy differences, disputes and difficulties have arisen between
the parties, and the parties hereto are desirous of settling fully and finally their respective
financial and property rights and obligations as between each other, including, but not limited to
the settling of all matters between them relating to the ownership and equitable distribution of
real and personal property, the settling of all claims and possible claims by one against the other
or against their respective estates, and the equitable distribution of property and alimony for each
party.
The parties hereto agree and covenant as follows:
It is the intent and purpose of this Agreement to set forth the respective rights and duties
of the parties while they continue to live apart from each other.
2.
The parties have attempted to divide their matrimonial property in a manner which
conforms to a just and right standard, with due regard to the rights of each party. It is the intent
of the parties that such division shall be final and shall forever determine their respective rights.
The division of existing marital property is not intended by the parties to constitute in any way a
sale or exchange of assets.
3.
Further, the parties agree to continue living separately and apart from the other at any
place or places that he or she may select as they have heretofore been doing. Neither party shall
molest, harass, annoy, injure, threaten or interfere with the other party in any matter whatsoever.
Each party may carry on and engage in any employment, profession, business or other activity as
he or she may deem advisable for his or her sole use and benefit. Neither party shall interfere
with the uses, ownership, enjoyment or disposition of any property now owned and not specified
herein or property hereafter acquired by the other.
4.
The consideration for this contract and agreement is the mutual benefit to be obtained by
both of the parties hereto and the covenants and agreements of each of the parties to the other.
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The adequacy of the consideration for all agreements herein contained is stipulated, confessed,
and admitted by the parties, and the parties intend to be legally bound hereby.
Each party to the Agreement acknowledges and declares that he or she,
respectively:
(1) Is represented by counsel of his or her own choosing, or if not represented by
counsel, understands that he or she has the right to counsel: WIFE is represented
by Rebecca R. Hughes, Esquire of Irwin, McKnight & Hughes; HUSBAND is
unrepresented, but understands that he has the right to representation but chooses
not to retain counsel;
(2) Is fully and completely informed of the facts relating to the subject matter of
this Agreement and of the rights and liabilities of the parties;
(3) Is entering into this Agreement voluntarily after receiving the advice of
counsel or after choosing not to consult an attorney;
(4) Has given careful and mature thought to the making of this Agreement;
(5) Has carefully read each provision of this Agreement; and
(6) Fully and completely understands each provision of this Agreement, both as
to the subject matter and legal effect of each provision.
This Agreement shall become effective immediately as of the date of execution.
5.
It is the purpose and intent of this Agreement to settle forever and completely the interest
and obligations of the parties in all property that they own separately, and all property that would
qualify as marital property under the Pennsylvania Divorce Code, Title 23, Section 401(e), and
that is referred to in this Agreement as "Marital Property", as between themselves, their heirs and
assigns. The parties have attempted to divide their Marital Property in a manner that conforms to
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a just and fair standard, with due regard to the rights of each party. The division of existing
Marital Property is not intended by the parties to constitute in any way a sale or exchange of
assets, and the division is being effected without the introduction of outside funds or other
property not constituting a part of the marital estate.
It is the further purpose of this Agreement to settle forever and completely any obligation
under the Pennsylvania Divorce Code relating to spousal support or alimony.
6.
Each party represents and warrants that he or she has made a full and fair disclosure to the
other of all of his or her property interests of any nature, including any mortgage, pledge, lien,
charge, security interest, encumbrance, or restriction to which any property is subject. Each
party further represents that he or she has made a full and fair disclosure of all debts and
obligations of any nature for which he or she is currently liable or may become liable. Each
further represents and warrants that he or she has not made any gifts or transfers for inadequate
consideration of Marital Property without the prior consent of the other.
Each Party acknowledges that, to the extent desired, he or she has had access to all joint
and separate State and Federal Tax Returns filed by or on behalf of either or both Parties during
marriage.
7.
REAL ESTATE: HUSBAND agrees to transfer all right, title and interest which he may
have in that marital property located at 349 Huntington Avenue, Enola, Cumberland County,
Pennsylvania, and any improvements thereon to WIFE and releases all claims which he may
have regarding said real estate in accordance with this paragraph. WIFE agrees to pay any
outstanding payments on any mortgages on said property, as well as all real estate taxes,
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insurance, and any maintenance and repair costs, and hold HUSBAND harmless from any
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obligations on said payments and indemnity him if any claim is made against him. The parties
understand that the mortgage against the home has been refinanced in WIFE's name
individually.
8.
PERSONAL PROPERTY: The parties agree that the personal property has been
divided to the parties' mutual satisfaction. WIFE hereby waives all right, title and interest which
j she may have in any personal property of the HUSBAND. HUSBAND likewise waives any
right, title and interest which he has in the personal property of WIFE. Henceforth, each of the
parties shall own, have and enjoy independently of any claim or right of the other party, all items
of personal property of every kind, nature and description and wherever situated, which are then
owned or held by or which may hereafter belong to HUSBAND or WIFE with full power to
HUSBAND or WIFE to dispose of the same as fully and effectually, in all respects and for all
purposes as if he or she were unmarried.
9.
AUTOMOBILES: WIFE hereby waives all right, title and interest in any vehicle that
HUSBAND currently owns or may own in the future, and agrees to execute all documents
necessary to transfer title of any jointly titled vehicles that HUSBAND may own within thirty
(30) days of this Agreement. HUSBAND shall hold WIFE harmless for any and all liability
associated with the use and purchase of any vehicle he may own, and shall be solely responsible
for all insurance and other financial responsibility associated with said vehicle. HUSBAND
hereby waives all right, title and interest in any vehicle that WIFE currently owns or may own in
the future, and agrees to execute all documents necessary to transfer title of any jointly titled
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vehicles that WIFE may own. WIFE shall hold HUSBAND harmless for any and all liability
associated with the use and purchase of any vehicle she may own, and shall be solely responsible
for all insurance and other financial responsibility associated with said vehicle.
10.
MARITAL DEBTS: It is agreed that WIFE shall assume all liability for and pay and
indemnify HUSBAND against all the debt currently held against the marital property. It is
further mutually agreed by and between the parties that WIFE shalt assume all liability for and
pay and indemnify the HUSBAND against all debts incurred by WIFE after the date of
separation. WIFE represents and warrants to HUSBAND that since the parties' marital
separation she has not contracted or incurred any debt or liability for which HUSBAND or his
estate might be responsible and WIFE further represents and warrants to HUSBAND that she
will not contract or incur any debt or liability after the execution of this Agreement, for which
HUSBAND or his estate might be responsible. WIFE shall indemnify and save HUSBAND
harmless from any and all claims or demands made against him by reason of debts or obligations
incurred by her.
HUSBAND shall assume all liability for and pay and indemnify the WIFE
against all debts incurred by HUSBAND after the date of separation. HUSBAND represents and
warrants to WIFE that since the parties' marital separation he has not contracted or incurred any
debt or liability for which WIFE or her estate might be responsible and HUSBAND further
represents and warrants to WIFE that he will not contract or incur any debt or liability after the
execution of this Agreement, for which WIFE or her estate might be responsible. HUSBAND
shall indemnify and save WIFE harmless from any and all claims or demands made against her
by reason of debts or obligations incurred by him.
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INSURANCE and EMPLOYEE BENEFITS Both parties agree to waive any right,
title or interest in the other's employee benefit, retirement fund, pension fund or other benefit
that either party may have. Both parties agree to execute any document necessary to effectuate
this waiver of interest.
12.
STOCK AND BANK ACCOUNTS WIFE agrees to waive all right, title and interest
which she may have in any other savings or checking or any other bank accounts of HUSBAND
and likewise HUSBAND agrees to waive all right, title and interest which he may have in the
savings or checking or any other bank accounts of WIFE.
13.
ALIMONY and DIVORCE The parties both agree to cooperate with each other in
obtaining a final divorce of the marriage. Any party who fails to cooperate with obtaining the
Divorce shall pay all the costs and legal fees of the party who is seeking the divorce.
The parties both agree to waive all rights to alimony, alimony pendente lite, spousal
support, or any other support for the person.
14.
BREACH: If either party breaches any provisions of this Agreement, the other party
shall have the right, at his or her election, to sue for damages for such breach or seek such other
remedies or relief as may be available to him or her, and the party breaching this contract shall be
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responsible for payment of legal fees and costs incurred by the other in enforcing their rights
under this Agreement.
15.
ADDITIONAL INSTRUMENTS: Each of the parties shall from time to time, 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.
16.
VOLUNTARY EXECUTION: The provisions of this Agreement and their legal effect
have been fully explained to the parties by their respective counsel, are fully understood by both
parties, 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. It is the
parties' intent that this Agreement does not merge with the Divorce Decree, but rather shall
continue to have independent contractual significance. Each party maintains his or her
contractual remedies or any other remedies provided by law or statute. Those remedies shall
include, but not be limited to, damages resulting from breach of this Agreement, specific
enforcement of this Agreement and remedies pertaining to failure to comply with an order of
court or agreement pertaining to equitable distribution, alimony, alimony pendente lite, counsel
fees and costs as set forth in the Pennsylvania Divorce Code or other similar statutes now in
effect and as amended or hereafter enacted.
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17.
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.
18.
APPLICABLE LAW: This Agreement shall be construed under the Laws of the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
19.
PRIOR AGREEMENTS: It is understood and agreed that any and all property
settlement agreements which may or have been executed prior to the date and time of this
Agreement are null and void and of no effect.
20.
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 now have or hereafter acquire, under the present or
future laws of any jurisdiction, to share in the property or the estate of the other as a result of the
marital relationship, including without limitation, dower, courtesy, statutory allowance, widow's
allowance, right to take in intestacy, right to take against the Will of the other, and right to act as
administrator or executor of the other's estate, and each will, at the request of the other, execute,
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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.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereunto have set their hands and seals the day
and year first above written.
WITNESSES:
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LORH. BUC ER
(SEAL)
ONALD L. BUCHER, Jr.
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COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA : SS:
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
PERSONALLY APPEARED BEFORE ME, this qoAday of
2002, a Notary Public, in and for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and County of
Cumberland, LORI J. BUCHER, known to me (or satisfactorily proven) to be the person whose
name is subscribed to the within Marriage Settlement Agreement, and acknowledges that she
executed the same for the purposes therein contained.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and official seal.
Notarial Seal
Marthe L. Noel, Notary Public
Carlisle Boro, Cumberland County
my commission Expires Sept. ta, 2003
Member, Pennsylvania Association of Notaries
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA SS:
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
PERSONALLY APPEARED BEFORE ME, this 1! "day of Il?1JV "I
2002, a Notary Public, in and for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and County of
Cumberland, DONALD L. BUCHER, Jr., known to me (or satisfactorily proven) to be the
person whose name is subscribed to the within Marriage Settlement Agreement, and
acknowledges that he executed the same for the purposes therein contained.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand
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LORI J. BUCHER, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. : CIVIL ACTION - LAW
:994212 CIVIL TERM
DONALD L. BUCHER, JR.,
Defendant : IN DIVORCE
PRAECIPE TO TRANSMIT RECORD
To the Prothonotary:
Transmit the record, together with the following information, to the court for entry of a
divorce decree:
1. Ground for Divorce: irretrievable breakdown under Section 3301(c) of the Divorce
Code.
2. Date and manner of service of complaint: A certified copy of the Complaint in
Divorce was served upon the defendant, Donald L. Bucher, Jr. by certified mail, restricted
delivery, on or about July 13, 1999. The Affidavit of Service was filed with the Prothontoary on
or about April 22, 2003.
3. Complete either paragraph (a) or (b).
(a) Date of execution of the affidavit of consent required by Section 3301(c)
of the Divorce Code: by plaintiff. April 1, 2003; by defendant: April 1, 2003.
(b)(() Date of execution of the affidavit required by Section 3301(d) of the
Divorce Code:
(b)(2) Date of filing and service of the plaintiffs affidavit upon the defendant:
4. Related claims pending: NONE.
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:
(b) Date plaintiffs Waiver of Notice in Section 3301(c) Divorce was filed
with the Prothonotary: April 22, 2003.
Date defendant's Waiver of Notice in Section 3301(c) Divorce was filed
with the Prothonotary: April 22, 2003.
Rebecca R. Hughes, squire
Attorney for Defendant
Date: April 22, 2003
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LORI J. BUCHER,
Plaintiff
V.
DONALD L. BUCHER, JR.,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
99- V IC'; WIL TERM
IN DIVORCE
NOTICE
You have been sued in court. If you wish to defend against the claims set forth in the
following pages, you must take prompt action. You are warned that if you fail to do so, the case
may proceed without you and a decree in divorce or annulment may be entered against you by the
court. A judgment may also be entered against you for any other claim or relief requested in
these papers by the plaintiff. You may lose money or property or other rights important to you,
including custody or visitation of your children.
When the ground for divorce is indignities or irretrievable breakdown of the marriage,
you may request marriage counseling. A list of marriage counselors is available in the Office of
the Prothonotary, Cumberland County Courthouse, Carlisle, Pennsylvania 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'r0 CLAIM ANY OF THEM.
YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU
DO NOT HAVE A LAWYER OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE
THE OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL
HELP.
Cumberland County Bar Association
2 Liberty Avenue
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
717-249-3166
1-800-990-9108
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES
ACT OF 1990
The Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County is required by law to comply with
the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. For information about accessible facilities and
reasonable accommodations available to disabled individuals having business before the court,
please contact our office. All arrangements must be made at least 72 hours prior to any hearing
or business before the court. You must attend the scheduled conference or hearing.
LORI J. BUCHER,
Plaintiff
V.
DONALD L. BUCHER, JR.,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
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99-0 l CIVILTERM
IN DIVORCE
COMPLAINT IN DIVORCE PURSUANT TO SECTION 3301(c)
OF THE DIVORCE CODE
NOW comes the plaintiff, Lori J. Bucher, by her attorney, Mark D. Schwartz, Esquire,
and files this complaint in divorce against the defendant, Donald L. Bucher, Jr., representing as
follows:
1. The plaintiff is Lori J. Bucher, an adult individual residing at 349 Huntington Avenue,
Enola, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17025.
2. The defendant is Donald L. Bucher, Jr, an adult individual residing at 349 Huntington
Avenue, Enola, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17025.
3. The plaintiff has been a resident of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania at least six
months prior to the filing of this action in divorce.
4. The plaintiff and the defendant were married on June 3. 1989 in Enola, Pennsylvania.
5. There have been no prior actions of divorce or for annulment between the parties.
6. There were four (4) children born to this marriage, namely, Thomas Bucher, born
August 10, 1990, age 8 years; Steven Bucher, born May 24. 1992, age 7 years, Megan Bucher,
born August 11, 1993, age 5 years; and Lacey Bucher, born May 5, 1996, age 3 years.
7. Pursuant to the Divorce Code, Section 3301(c), the plaintiff avers as the grounds upon
which this action is based that the marriage between the parties is irretrievably broken.
8. The plaintiff avers that she has been advised of the availability of counseling and that
said party has the right to request that the court require the parties to participate in counseling.
WHEREFORE, the plaintiff demands judgment dissolving the manage between the
two parties.
Respectfully submitted,
IRWIN McKNIGHT & HUGHES
By: ? fw'a-e2nm ?
Mark D. Schwartz, Esquire
Attorney for Plaintiff
West Pomfret Professional Building
60 West Pomfret Street
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
(717) 249-2353
Supreme Court I.D. No. 70216
Date: July 12, 1999
VERIFICATION
I, Lori J. Bucher, do verify that the foregoing Petition tiled on my behalf, is true and
correct to the best of my knowledge, information and belief I understand that false statements
herein made are subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S.A. Section 4904, relating to unswom
falsification to authorities.
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LORI J. UCHER
Date: July I'a-- , 1999
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LORI J. BUCHER,
Plaintiff : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COLJNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V.
CIVIL ACTION -LAW
DONALD L. BUCHER, JR.,
Defendant : No.: 99-4212 CIVIL TERM
IN DIVORCE
NOTICE
You have been sued in court. If you wish to defend against the claims set forth in the
following pages, you must take prompt action. You are warned that if you fail to do so, the case
may proceed without you and a decree in divorce or annulment may be entered against you by
the court. A judgment may also be entered against you for any other claim or relief requested in
these papers by the defendant. You may lose money or property or other rights important to you,
including custody or visitation of your children.
When the ground for divorce is indignities or irretrievable breakdown of the marriage,
you may request marriage counseling. A list of marriage counselors is available in the Office of
the Prothonotary, Cumberland County Courthouse, Carlisle, Pennsylvania 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.
Court Administrator
4`h Floor
Cumberland County Courthouse
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 240-6200
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES
ACT OF 1990
The Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County is required by law to comply with
the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. For information about accessible facilities and
reasonable accommodations available to disabled individuals having business before the court,
please contact our office. All arrangements must be made at least 72 hours prior to any hearing
or business before the court. You must attend the scheduled conference or hearing.
LORI J. BUCHER,
Plaintiff
V.
DONALD L. BUCHER, JR.,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
No.: 99-4212 CIVIL TERM
IN DIVORCE
AMENDED COMPLAINT IN DIVORCE
PURSUANT TO SECTION 3301(c) OR (d) OF THE DIVORCE CODE
And now, comes the Plaintiff, Lori J. Bucher, by and through her attorneys, Irwin,
McKnight & Hughes, and files this Amended Complaint in Divorce, against Defendant, Donald
L. Bucher, Jr., making the following averments:
COUNT I - EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTION
The allegations of Paragraph 1 through 8 of the Divorce Complaint are
incorporated herein as if fully set forth above.
2. The parties have been unable to determine and equitably dispose of their
respective rights and interests in the marital property.
3. Plaintiff will, within 60 days after service of this Amended Complaint upon
Defendant, cause to be filed an inventory and appraisement of all property owned
or possessed at the time this Amended Complaint is filed.
WHEREFORE, Defendant requests the Court to equitably divide, distribute and assign
the marital property pursuant to the provisions of Section 3502 of the Divorce Code.
Respectfully submitted,
Dated: -L 7 -0
IRWIN, McKNIGHT & HUGHES
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Rebecca R. Hughes, s it
Attorney I.D. 67212
60 West Pomfret Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 249-2353
Attorney for Plaintiff
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I the undersigned hereby certify that on thdY?7day of April, 2002, a copy of the
foregoing document was served by first-class, postage prepaid United States mail in Carlisle,
Pennsylvania upon the following:
Donald L. Bucher, Jr.
1447 State Road
Duncannon, PA 17020
IRWIN, McKNIGHT & HUGHES
Rebecca R. Hughes, Esquir
VERIFICATION
I have read the statements made in the foregoing Document and they are true and correct
to the best of my knowledge, information and belief. I understand that false statements herein
made are subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S.A. Section 4904, relating to unworn falsification
to authorities.
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LORI J. BUC ER
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LORI J. BUCHER, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff, : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. : CIVIL ACTION - LAW
DONALD L. BUCHER, JR., : NO. 994212 CIVIL TERM
Defendant. : IN DIVORCE
PLAINTIFF'S AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT
1. A Complaint in Divorce under Section 3301(c) of the Divorce Code was filed on July
12, 1999.
2. The marriage of plaintiff and defendant is irretrievably broken and ninety days have
elapsed from the date of the filing of the complaint.
3. 1 consent to the entry of a final decree in divorce.
4. 1 understand that 1 may lose rights concerning alimony, division of property, lawyer's
fees or expenses if I do not claim them before a divorce is granted.
I verify that the statements made in this affidavit are true and correct. I understand that
false statements herein made are subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C. S. Section 4904 relating to
unswom falsification to authorities.
Date: April 1 20 03? ?? I Q
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LORI J. BUCHER, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff, : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. : CIVIL ACTION - LAW
DONALD L. BUCHER, JR., : NO. 994212 CIVIL TERM
Defendant. : IN DIVORCE
DEFENDANT'S AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT
1. A Complaint in Divorce under Section 3301(c) of the Divorce Code was filed on July
12, 1999.
2. The marriage of plaintiff and defendant is irretrievably broken and ninety days have
elapsed from the date of the filing of the complaint.
3. 1 consent to the entry of a final decree in divorce.
4. I understand that I may lose rights concerning alimony, division of property, lawyer's
fees or expenses if I do not claim them before a divorce is granted.
1 verify that the statements made in this affidavit are true and correct. I understand that
false statements herein made are subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C. S. Section 4904 relating to
unswom falsification to authorities.
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CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 994212 CIVIL TERM
IN DIVORCE
WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REQUEST
ENTRY OF A DIVORCE DECREE UNDER
SECTION 3301(c) OF THE DIVORCE CODE
1. I consent to the entry of a final Decree of Divorce without notice.
2. I understand that I may lose rights concerning alimony, division of property, lawyer's
fees or expenses if I do not claim them before a divorce is granted.
3. I understand that I will not be divorced until a divorce decree is entered by the Court
and that a copy of the decree will be sent to me immediately after it is filed with the
Prothonotary.
I verify that the statements made in this affidavit are true and correct. I understand that
false statements herein made are subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. Section 4904 relating to
unsworn falsification to authorities.
Date: April. 1 2003
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CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 994212 CIVIL TERM
IN DIVORCE
WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REQUEST
ENTRY OF A DIVORCE DECREE UNDER
SECTION 3301(c) OF THE DIVORCE CODE
1. I consent to the entry of a final Decree of Divorce without notice.
2. I understand that I may lose rights concerning alimony, division of property, lawyer's
fees or expenses if I do not claim them before a divorce is granted.
3. I understand that I will not be divorced until a divorce decree is entered by the Court
and that a copy of the decree will be sent to me immediately after it is filed with the
Prothonotary.
I verify that the statements made in this affidavit are true and correct. I understand that
false statements herein made are subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. Section 4904 relating to
unworn falsification to authorities.
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CIVIL ACTION - LAW
:994212 CIVIL TERM
DONALD L. BUCHER, JR.,
Defendant : IN DIVORCE
AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE OF COMPLAINT
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
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NOW, Rebecca R. Hughes, Esquire, being duly sworn according to law, does depose and
state:
That she is a competent adult and attorney for the Plaintiff in the captioned action.
2. That a certified copy of the Complaint was served upon the Defendant, Donald L.
Bucher, Jr. on July 13, 1999 by certified mail, return receipt requested, addressed to
349 Huntingdon Avenue, Enola, Pennsylvania 17025, with return receipt number
Z013 279 039.
3. That the said receipt for certified mail is signed and attached hereto and made a part
hereof.
I verify that the statements made in this affidavit are true and correct. I understand that false
statements herein made are subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. Section 4904, relating to unswom
falsification to authorities.
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Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
VS. NO. 99 - 4212 CIVIL
DONALD L. BUCHER, JR.,
Defendant IN DIVORCE
AND NOW, this /Z "?' day of
2002, the economic claims raised in the proceedings having
been resolved in accordance with a marriage settlement
agreement dated November 19, 2002, the appointment of the
Master is vacated and counsel can file a praecipe
transmitting the record to the Court requesting a final
decree in divorce.
BY THE COURT,
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CC: Rebecca R. Hughes
Attorney for Plaintiff CURD
Donald L. Bucher, Jr. ,pl
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LORI J. BUCHER,
Plaintiff
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DONALD L. BUCHER, Jr.,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
No. 99-4212 CIVIL TERM
IN DIVORCE
MARRIAGE SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT made this ?j4` day of ) ic,oavvi\nor , 2002, by and between
LORI J. BUCHER, (hereinafter referred to as "WIFE") and DONALD L. BUCHER, Jr.,
(hereinafter referred to as "HUSBAND").
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, HUSBAND and WIFE were lawfully married on June 3, 1989; and
WHEREAS, diverse, unhappy differences, disputes and difficulties have arisen between
the parties, and the parties hereto are desirous of settling fully and finally their respective
financial and property rights and obligations as between each other, including, but not limited to
the settling of all matters between them relating to the ownership and equitable distribution of
real and personal property, the settling of all claims and possible claims by one against the other
or against their respective estates, and the equitable distribution ot'property and alimony for each
party.
The parties hereto agree and covenant as follows:
It is the intent and purpose of this Agreement to set forth the respective rights and duties
of the parties while they continue to live apart from each other.
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2.
The parties have attempted to divide their matrimonial property in a manner which
conforms to a just and right standard, with due regard to the rights of each party. It is the intent
of the parties that such division shall be final and shall forever determine their respective rights.
The division of existing marital property is not intended by the parties to constitute in any way a
sale or exchange of assets.
3.
Further, the parties agree to continue living separately and apart from the other at any
place or places that he or she may select as they have heretofore been doing. Neither party shall
molest, harass, annoy, injure, threaten or interfere with the other party in any matter whatsoever.
Each party may carry on and engage in any employment, profession, business or other activity as
he or she may deem advisable for his or her sole use and benefit. Neither party shall interfere
with the uses, ownership, enjoyment or disposition of any property now owned and not specified
herein or property hereafter acquired by the other.
4.
The consideration for this contract and agreement is the mutual benefit to be obtained by
both of the parties hereto and the covenants and agreements of each of the parties to the other.
The adequacy of the consideration for all agreements herein contained is stipulated, confessed,
and admitted by the parties, and the parties intend to be legally bound hereby.
Each party to the Agreement acknowledges and declares that he or she,
respectively:
(I) Is represented by counsel of his or her own choosing, or it'not represented by
counsel, understands that he or she has the right to counsel: WIFE is represented
by Rebecca R. Hughes, Esquire of Irwin, McKnight & Hughes; HUSBAND is
unrepresented, but understands that he has the right to representation but chooses
not to retain counsel;
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(2) Is fully and completely informed of the filets relating to the subject matter of
this Agreement and of the rights and liabilities of the parties;
(3) Is entering into this Agreement voluntarily alter receiving the advice of
counsel or after choosing not to consult an attorney;
(4) Has given careful and mature thought to the making of this Agreement;
(5) Has carefully read each provision of this Agreement; and
j (6) Fully and completely understands each provision of this Agreement, both as
j to the subject matter and legal effect of each provision.
11 This Agreement shall become effective immediately as of the date of execution.
5.
It is the purpose and intent of this Agreement to settle firrever and completely the interest
and obligations of the parties in all property that they own separately, and all property that would
qualify as marital property under the Pennsylvania Divorce Code, Title 23, Section 401(e), and
that is referred to in this Agreement as "Marital Property", as between themselves, their heirs and
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assigns. The parties have attempted to divide their Marital Property in a manner that conforms to
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a just and fair standard, with due regard to the rights of each, party. The division of existing
Marital Property is not intended by the parties to constitute in any way a sale or exchange of
assets, and the division is being effected without the introduction of outside funds or other
property not constituting a part of the marital estate.
It is the further purpose of this Agreement to settle forever and completely any obligation
under the Pennsylvania Divorce Code relating to spousal support or alimony.
6.
Each party represents and warrants that he or she has made a full and fair disclosure to the
other of all of his or her property interests of any nature, including any mortgage, pledge, lien,
charge, security interest, encumbrance, or restriction to which any property is subject. Each
party further represents that he or she has made a full and fair disclosure of all debts and
obligations of any nature for which he or she is currently liable or may become liable. Each
further represents and warrants that he or she has not made any gifts or transfers for inadequate
consideration of Marital Property without the prior consent of the other.
Each Party acknowledges that, to the extent desired, he or she has had access to all joint
and separate State and Federal Tax Returns filed by or on behalf of either or both Parties during
marriage.
7.
REAL ESTATE: HUSBAND agrees to transfer all right, title and interest which he may
have in that marital property located at 349 Huntington Avenue, Enola, Cumberland County,
Pennsylvania, and any improvements thereon to WIFE and releases all claims which he may
have regarding said real estate in accordance with this paragraph. WIFE agrees to pay any
outstanding payments on any mortgages on said property, as well as all real estate taxes,
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insurance, and any maintenance and repair costs, and hold HUSBAND harmless from any
obligations on said payments and indemnify him if any claim is made against him. The parties
understand that the mortgage against the home has been refinanced in WIFE's name
individually.
8.
PERSONAL PROPERTY: The parties agree that the personal property has been
divided to the parties' mutual satisfaction. WIFE hereby waives all right, title and interest which
she may have in any personal property of the HUSBAND. HUSBAND likewise waives any
right, title and interest which he has in the personal property of WIFE. Henceforth, each of the
parties shall own, have and enjoy independently of any claim or right of the other party, all items
of personal property of every kind, nature and description and wherever situated, which are then
owned or held by or which may hereafter belong to HUSBAND or WIFE with full power to
HUSBAND or WIFE to dispose of the same as fully and effectually, in all respects and for all
purposes as if he or she were unmarried.
9.
AUTOMOBILES: WIFE hereby waives all right, title and interest in any vehicle that
HUSBAND currently owns or may own in the future, and agrees to execute all documents
necessary to transfer title of any jointly titled vehicles that HUSBAND may own within thirty
(30) days of this Agreement. HUSBAND shall hold WIFE harmless for any and all liability
associated with the use and purchase of any vehicle he may own, and shall be solely responsible
for all insurance and other financial responsibility associated with said vehicle. HUSBAND
hereby waives all right, title and interest in any vehicle that WIFE currently owns or may own in
the future, and agrees to execute all documents necessary to transfer title of any jointly titled
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vehicles that WIFE may own. WIFE shall hold HUSBAND harmless for any and all liability
associated with the use and purchase of any vehicle she may own, and shall be solely responsible
for all insurance and other financial responsibility associated with said vehicle.
10.
MARITAL DEBTS: It is agreed that WIFE shall assume all liability for and pay and
indemnify HUSBAND against all the debt currently held against the marital property. It is
further mutually agreed by and between the parties that WIFE shall assume all liability for and
pay and indemnity the HUSBAND against all debts incurred by WIFE after the date of
separation. WIFE represents and warrants to HUSBAND that since the parties' marital
separation she has not contracted or incurred any debt or liability for which HUSBAND or his
estate might be responsible and WIFE further represents and warrants to HUSBAND that she
will not contract or incur any debt or liability after the execution of this Agreement, for which
HUSBAND or his estate might be responsible. WIFE shall indemnify and save HUSBAND
harmless from any and all claims or demands made against him by reason of debts or obligations
incurred by her.
HUSBAND shall assume all liability for and pay and indemnify the WIFE
against all debts incurred by HUSBAND after the date of separation. HUSBAND represents and
warrants to WIFE that since the parties' marital separation he has not contracted or incurred any
debt or liability for which WIFE or her estate might be responsible and HUSBAND further
represents and warrants to WIFE that he will not contract or incur any debt or liability after the
execution of this Agreement, for which WIFE or her estate might be responsible. HUSBAND
shall indemnify and save WIFE harmless from any and all claims or demands made against her
by reason of debts or obligations incurred by him.
INSURANCE and EMPLOYEE BENEFITS Both parties agree to waive any right,
title or interest in the other's employee benefit, retirement fund, pension fund or other benefit
that either party may have. Both parties agree to execute any document necessary to effectuate
this waiver of interest.
12.
STOCK AND BANK ACCOUNTS WIFE agrees to waive all right, title and interest
which she may have in any other savings or checking or any other bank accounts of HUSBAND
and likewise HUSBAND agrees to waive all right, title and interest which he may have in the
savings or checking or any other bank accounts of WIFE.
13.
ALIMONY and DIVORCE The parties both agree to cooperate with each other in
obtaining a final divorce of the marriage. Any party who fails to cooperate with obtaining the
Divorce shall pay all the costs and legal fees of the party who is seeking the divorce.
The parties both agree to waive all rights to alimony, alimony pendente lite, spousal
support, or any other support for the person.
14.
BREACH: If either party breaches any provisions of this Agreement, the other party
shall have the right, at his or her election, to sue for damages for such breach or seek such other
remedies or relief as may be available to him or her, and the party breaching this contract shall be
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responsible for payment of legal fees and costs incurred by the other in enforcing their rights
under this Agreement.
15.
ADDITIONAL INSTRUMENTS: Each of the parties shall from time to time, 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.
16.
VOLUNTARY EXECUTION: The provisions of this Agreement and their legal effect
have been fully explained to the parties by their respective counsel, are fully understood by both
parties, 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. It is the
parties' intent that this Agreement does not merge with the Divorce Decree, but rather shall
continue to have independent contractual significance. Each party maintains his or her
contractual remedies or any other remedies provided by law or statute. Those remedies shall
include, but not be limited to, damages resulting from breach of this Agreement, specific
enforcement of this Agreement and remedies pertaining to failure to comply with an order of
court or agreement pertaining to equitable distribution, alimony, alimony pendente lite, counsel
fees and costs as set forth in the Pennsylvania Divorce Code or other similar statutes now in
effect and as amended or hereafter enacted.
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17.
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.
18.
APPLICABLE LAW: This Agreement shall be construed under the Laws of the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
19.
PRIOR AGREEMENTS: It is understood and agreed that any and all property
settlement agreements which may or have been executed prior to the date and time of this
Agreement are null and void and of no effect.
20.
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 now have or hereafter acquire, under the present or
future laws of any jurisdiction, to share in the property or the estate of the other as a result of the
marital relationship, including without limitation, dower, courtesy, statutory allowance, widow's
allowance, right to take in intestacy, right to take against the Will of the other, and right to act as
administrator or executor of the other's estate, and each will, at the request of the other, execute,
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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.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereunto have set their hands and seals the day
and year first above written.
WITNESSES:
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COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
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COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
PERSONALLY APPEARED BEFORE ME, thisDOV-day of-&?-
2002, a Notary Public, in and for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and County of
Cumberland, LORI J. BUCHER, known to me (or satisfactorily proven) to be the person whose
name is subscribed to the within Marriage Settlement Agreement, and acknowledges that she
executed the same for the purposes therein contained.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and official seal.
Notarial Seal
Martha L. Noel, Notary Public
Carlisle Boro, Cumberland County
My Commission Expires es Sept. ta, 2003
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
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COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
PERSONALLY APPEARED BEFORE ME, this AT day o b?QJI ,
2002, a Notary Public, in and for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and County of
Cumberland, DONALD L. BUCHER, Jr., known to me (or satisfactorily proven) to be the
person whose name is subscribed to the within Marriage Settlement Agreement, and
acknowledges that he executed the same for the purposes therein contained.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and official seal.
Notarial Seal
Martha L. Noel, Notary Public
Carlisle Boro, Cumberland County
My Commission Expires Sept. 19, 2003
Member, Pennsylvania Association of Notaries
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
LORI J. BUCHER CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION -LAW
V.
DONALD L. BUCHER, JR. : NO. 99 - 4212
IN DIVORCE
TO: Lori J. Bucher
Rebecca R. Hughes
Donald L. Bucher, Jr.
, Plaintiff
, Counsel for Plaintiff
, Defendant
, Counsel for Defendant
You are directed to appear for a hearing to take testimony on the outstanding
issues in the above captioned divorce proceedings at the Office of the Divorce Master, 9
North Hanover Street, Carlisle, Pennsylvania, on the I I th daY of
December 2002 at 9:00
a.m., at which place
and time you will be given the opportunity to present witnesses and exhibits in support
of your case.
Date of Order and
Notice: 11/15/02
Divorce Master
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.
By the Cou
George E. Hoffer, President Judge
By:
CUMBERLAND COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION
2 LIBERTY AVENUE, CARLISLE, PA 17013
TELEPHONE (717) 249-3166
LORI J. BUCHER, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
VS. CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 99 - 4212 CIVIL
DONALD L. BUCHER, JR.,
Defendant IN DIVORCE
PRE-HEARING CONFERENCE
TO: Rebecca R. Hughes Counsel for Plaintiff
Donald L. Bucher, Jr. Defendant
A pre-hearing conference has been scheduled at the
Office of the Divorce Master, 9 North Hanover Street,
Carlisle, Pennsylvania, on the 15th day of November, 2002,
at 9:30 a.m., at which time we will review the pre-trial
statements previously filed by counsel, define issues,
identify witnesses, explore the possibility of settlement
and, if necessary, schedule a hearing.
Very truly yours,
Date of Notice: 9/9/02 E. Robert Elicker, II
Divorce Master
LORI J. BUCHER, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. CIVIL ACTION- LAW
No. 99-4212 CIVIL TERM
DONALD L. BUCHER, Jr.,
Defendant IN DIVORCE
PRE-TRIAL STATEMENT OF PLAINTIFF
LORI J. BUCHER
AND NOW, comes the Plaintiff, Lori J. Bucher, by and through her attorneys, Irwin,
McKnight & Hughes, and files this Pre-Trial Statement, according to PA Rules Of Court, Rule
1920.33, as follows:
I. List of Assets: this case really has no assets except a marital residence, the value
of which was much less than the parties' debt.
2. Expert Witnesses: the plaintiff does not anticipate a need to call an expert
witness, however, reserves her right to do so if necessary.
3. Other Witnesses: besides the plaintiff, the mother of the plaintiff may be called
relative to the events during and after the marriage which affected the parties'
finances.
4. Exhibits: plaintiff will provide exhibits relative to the debts of the parties.
5. Income and Expense Statement: to be provided at pre-trial conference.
6. Personal Property: at this time, the plaintiff is desirous of obtaining two pieces of
property from the defendant, namely a deep freeze and a cedar chest which was
from her grandmother. The other personal property has been divided to her.
satisfaction.
Debts: There were several loans outstanding at the time the parties separated.
The plaintiffs mother has assisted in refinancing some of these loans, and the
plaintiff has refinanced the remaining loans. Additionally, there was a period of
time after the plaintiff left the marital residence and the defendant lived in the
marital residence when the mortgage was not paid by him, as well as certain
utilities, that the plaintiff later paid.
Proposed Resolution:
The plaintiff, Lori J. Bucher, proposes that this matter be settled with the marital
debt being divided between the parties, whereby the defendant would owe to
plaintiff his portion of the debt. Additionally, the defendant owns a piece of
property in Perry County which is unencumbered and could be either sold or
financed to pay the plaintiff.
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Respectfully submitted,
IR cKNIGHT UGHE
Rebecca R. Hughes, Esquire
60 West Pomfret Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
717-249-2353
Attorney for Defendant
Mary V. Spraitzar
Date: August 26, 2002
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DOMESTIC RELATIONS SECTION
PHONE: (717) 240.8225 CARLISLE, PA 17013
FAX: (717)240-624s
Date: 11/15/02
Plaintiff Name: Lori J. Bucher
Defendant Name: Donald L. Bucher, Jr.
Docket Number: 00966 S 1999
PACSES Case Number: 5151016831DR29153
Other ID Number:
Please Note: All correspondence must include the PACSES Case Number
INCOME AND EXPENSE STATEMENT
THIS FORM MUST BE FILLED OUT
(IF YOU ARE SELF-EMPLOYED OR IF YOU ARE SALARIED BY A BUSINESS OF WHICH YOU ARE OWNER IN WHOLE OR PART, YOU MUST ALSO FILL OUT THE
SUPPLEMENTAL INCOME STATEMENT WHICH APPEARS ON THE LAST PAGE OF THIS INCOME AND EXPENSE STATEMENT)
INCOME STATEMENT OF: LORI J. BUCHER
VERIFY THAT THE STATEMENTS MADE IN THIS INCOME AND EXPENSE STATEMENT ARE TRUE AND CORRECT. I UNDERSTAND THAT FALSE STATEMENTS
HEREIN ARE SUBJECT TO THE CRIMINAL PENALTIES OF 18 PA.C.S.§4904, RELATING TO UNSWORN FALSIFICATION TO AUTHORITY.
INCOME:
DATE
EMPLOYER: AHOLD
ADDRESS:
TYPE OF WORK: ACCOUNTANT
PLAINTIFF/DEFENDANT
PAYROLL NO. GROSS PAY PER PAY PERIOD $39.520.00 PAY PERIOD (WKLY, BI-WKLY., ETC.) YEAR
ITEMIZED PAYROLL DEDUC77ONS
FEDERAL WITHHOLDING SOCIAL SECURITY LOCAL WAGE TAX
STATE INCOME TAX RETIREMENT
SAVINGS BONDS
CREDIT UNION LIFE INSURANCE HEALTH INSURANCE
OTHER DEDUCTIONS UNION DUES
OPTI-WAGE TAX
(SPECIFY)
TOTALS
NET PAY PER PAY PERIOD $ 2644.50/MO
Service Type Pagel of 6 Form IN - 008
Worker ID
Income and Expense Statement
PACSES Case Number:
Other
Income
(Fill M Appropriate Column)
WEEK MONTH YEAR
INTEREST
Dividends
Pension
Annuity
Social Security
Rents
Royalties
Expense Account
Gifts
Unemployment Comp.
Workmen's Compensation
IRS Refund
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E. Robert Flicker, 11
Divorce Master
Traci Jo Colyer
Otlice Manager/Reporter
9 North Hanover Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 240.6535
West Shore
697.0371 Ext. 6535
August 5, 2002
Rebecca R. Hughes
IRWIN, McKN1GHT & HUGHES
60 West Pomfret Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
Donald L. Bucher, Jr.
1447 State Road
Duncannon,PA 17020
L. Bucher, Jr.
RE: Lori J. Bucher Civil
No. 99 - 4212 In Divorce
OFFICE OF DIVORCE MASTER
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Dear Ms. Hughes and Mr. Bucher:
Attorney Hughes has certified that discovery is complete. We have
not heard from Mr. Bucher; however, we are going to proceed on the
issues and that the case
basis that there are no outstanding discovery conference.
will be ready for trial by the time we complete the pre-hearing
A complaint in divorce was filed on July 12, 1999, raising grounds
for divirretrievable orce of
sign affidavits kof consent and waivers of notice of at
both parties
intention to request entry of divorce decree so that the divorce can
conclude under Section 3301(c) of the Domestic Relations Code.
On April 30, 2002, an amended complaint in divorce was filed
raising the economic claim of equitable distribution.
I would ask that counsel for plaintiff prepare and file the affidavits
ice has been effected on the Defendant of the
required to show that serv
complaint and amended complaint.
In accordance with P.R.C.P. 1920.33(b) I am directing attorney ent on Hughes Bucher to each
file a pretrial
pt of thetpretrial statements, I will
Monday, ,
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Ms. Hughes and Mr. Bucher
5 August 2002
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immediately schedule a pre-hearing conference with attorney Hughes
and Mr. Bucher, if he remains unrepresented, to discuss the issues and,
if necessary, schedule a hearing.
Very truly yours,
E. Robert Elicker, 11
Divorce Master
NOTE: Sanctions for failure to file the pretrial statements are set
forth in subdivision (c) and (d) of Rule 1920.33.
THE ORIGINAL PRETRIAL STATEMENT SHOULD BE FILED
IN THE MASTER'S OFFICE AND A COPY SENT DIRECTLY
TO OPPOSING COUNSEL.
FAILURE TO FILE PRETRIAL STATEMENTS AS DIRECTED
BY THE MASTER MAY RESULT IN THE MASTER'S
APPOINTMENT BEING VACATED.
ROGER B. IRWIN
MARCUSA. MCKNIGHT 1/1
JAMES D. HUGHF5
REBECCA R. HUGHES
DOUGLAS G. MILLER
LAW OFFICES
IRWIN McKNIGHT & HUGHES
WEST POMFRET PROFESSIONAL BUILDING
60 WEST POMFRET STREET
CARLISLE, PENNSYLVANIA 17013-3222
(717) 249-2353
FAX (717) 249.6354
E-MAIL: IMHL AW@SUPERNET. COM
June 13. 2002
ROBERT ELICKER,11, ESQUIRE
OFFICE OF DIVORCE MASTER
9 NORTH HANOVER STREET
CARLISLE, PA 17013
RE: BUCHERv.BUCHER
NO.99-4212 CIVIL
Dear Mr. Elicker:
HAROLDS. IRWIN (1925.1977)
HAROLDS. IRWIN, JR (1971.1986)
IRWIN, IRWIN&IRWIN (1956.1986)
IRWIN. IRWIN& McKNIGHr (1996.1994)
IRWIN. McKNIGHT & HUGHES (1994- 1
Enclosed is the executed certification regarding claims for which the Master has been
appointed in the above-referenced matter.
Thank you for your kind attention to the same.
Very truly yours,
IRW W, McKN GHT & HUGHES
Rebecca R. es
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Enclosure
cc: Lori J. Bucher
Donald L. Bucher, Jr.
LORI J. BUCHER, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Vs. NO. 99 - 4212 CIVIL
DONALD L. BUCHER, JR.,
Defendant IN DIVORCE
TO: Rebecca R. Hughes Attorney for Plaintiff
Donald L. Bucher, Jr. Defendant
DATE: Friday, May 10, 2002
CERTIFICATION
I certify that discovery is complete as to the claims
for which the master has been appointed.
OR IF DISCOVERY IS NOT COMPLETE:
(a) Outline what infor ion is required that is not
complete in or to prepare the case for trial
and indicate ether there are any outstanding
interroga ries or discovery motions.
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(b) Provide approximat date when discovery will be
complete and in cate what action is being taken
to complete dk'scovery.
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DATE COUNSEL FOR PLAINTIFF
COUNSEL FOR DEFENDANT ( )
NOTE: PRETRIAL DIRECTIVES WILL NOT BE ISSUED FOR THE
FILING OF PRETRIAL STATEMENTS UNTIL COUNSEL HAVE
CERTIFIED THAT DISCOVERY IS COMPLETE, OR OTHERWISE
AT THE MASTER'S DISCRETION.
AFTER RECEIVING THIS DOCUMENT FROM BOTH COUNSEL
OR A PARTY TO THE ACTION, IF NOT REPRESENTED BY
COUNSEL, INDICATING THAT DISCOVERY IS NOT
COMPLETE, THE DIRECTIVE FOR FILING OF PRETRIAL
STATEMENTS WILL BE ISSUED AT THE MASTER'S
DISCRETION. HOWEVER, IF BOTH COUNSEL, OR A
PARTY NOT REPRESENTED, CERTIFY THAT DISCOVERY
IS COMPLETE, A DIRECTIVE TO FILE PRETRIAL
STATEMENTS WILL BE ISSUED IMMEDIATELY.
THE CERTIFICATION DOCUMENT SHOULD BE RETURNED
TO THE MASTER'S OFFICE WITHIN TWO (2) WEEKS OF
THE DATE SHOWN ON THE DOCUMENT.
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LORI J. BUCHER
VS.
DONALD L. BUCHER, JR.
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiff CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 99'4212 CIVIL 19
IN DIVORCE
Defendant
STATUS SHEET
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LORI J. BUCHER, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
VS. NO. 99 - 4212 CIVIL
DONALD L. BUCHER, JR.,
Defendant IN DIVORCE
TO: Rebecca R. Hughes Attorney for Plaintiff
Donald L. Bucher, Jr. Defendant
DATE: Friday, May 10, 2002
CERTIFICATION
I certify that discovery is complete as to the claims
for which the Master has been appointed.
OR IF DISCOVERY IS NOT COMPLETE:
(a) Outline what information is required that is not
complete in order to prepare the case for trial
and indicate whether there are any outstanding
interrogatories or discovery motions.
(b) Provide approximate date when discovery will be
complete and indicate what action is being taken
to complete discovery.
DATE COUNSEL FOR PLAINTIFF ( )
COUNSEL FOR DEFENDANT ( )
NOTE: PRETRIAL DIRECTIVES WILL NOT BE ISSUED FOR THE
FILING OF PRETRIAL STATEMENTS UNTIL COUNSEL HAVE
CERTIFIED THAT DISCOVERY IS COMPLETE, OR OTHERWISE
AT THE MASTER'S DISCRETION.
AFTER RECEIVING THIS DOCUMENT FROM BOTH COUNSEL
OR A PARTY TO THE ACTION, IF NOT REPRESENTED BY
COUNSEL, INDICATING THAT DISCOVERY IS NOT
COMPLETE, THE DIRECTIVE FOR FILING OF PRETRIAL
STATEMENTS WILL BE ISSUED AT THE MASTER'S
DISCRETION. HOWEVER, IF BOTH COUNSEL, OR A
PARTY NOT REPRESENTED, CERTIFY THAT DISCOVERY
IS COMPLETE, A DIRECTIVE TO FILE PRETRIAL
STATEMENTS WILL BE ISSUED IMMEDIATELY.
THE CERTIFICATION DOCUMENT SHOULD BE RETURNED
TO THE MASTER'S OFFICE WITHIN TWO (2) WEEKS OF
THE DATE SHOWN ON THE DOCUMENT.
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Lori J. Bucher
Plaintiff 99-4212
: FILE NO.
VS. IN DIVORCE
Donald L. Bucher, Jr.
Defendant
NOTICE TO RESUME PRIOR SURNAME
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Notice is hereby given that the Plaintiff/Defendant in the above matter, having
been granted a Final Decree in Divorce on the 29th day of April 2003
hereby elects to resume the prior surname of Boyer
and gives this written notice pursuant to the provisions of 54 P.S. 704.
DATE:
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COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
Signature r.? ac y71
Signature of ame bein resumed
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On the o? day of 20 before me, a
Notary Public, personally appeared the above affiant known to me to be the person whose name
is subscribed to the within document and acknowledged that he/she executed the foregoing for the
purpose therein contained.
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