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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY
STATE OF r PENNA.
CAROL A. GAROFALO,
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Versus
JAMES J. GAROFALO,
Defendant.
DECREE IN
DIVORCE
AND NOW ............. mou?,,./r« /G• . 19. 99 . , it is ordered and
decreed that .. carol A. Garofalo .. , plaintiff,
and ............James J. Garofalo ............................. 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;
None. The Marital. Settlement. Agre.ement executed by. the. ..
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• is • incorporated, herein,. but. shall, not. be• merged, into, said, Decree,., • • .. •
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July 1s, 1999
THIS AGREEMENT, made this 1!7 day of 1999, b and
between CAROL A GAROFALO of Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, (hereinafter "WIFE") and
JAMES J. GAROFALO of Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, (hereinafter "HUSBAND');
,j'-jIR? ?b WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, the parties hereto were married on April 17, 1971 i I =n, Vermont;
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WHEREAS, the parties aver that there are two (2) children of this marriage, namely,
Anthony Garofalo, date of birth, April 25,1976; and Emily Garofalo, date of birth, March 4,
1982; and
WHEREAS, a divorce action has been filed by WIFE in the Cumberland County Court
of Common Pleas; and
WHEREAS, difficulties have arisen between the parties and it is therefore their
intention to live separate and apart for the rest of their lives and the parties are desirous of
settling completely the economic and other rights and obligations between each other,
including, but not limited to: the equitable distribution of the marital property; past, present
and future support; alimony, alimony pendente lite; and, in general, any and all other claims
and possible claims by one against the other or against their respective estates; and
1 fq 0 WHEREAS, the parties desire to settle all custody and support issues regard their
daughterEmily?
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NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the covenants and promises hereinafter to be
kept and performed by each party and intending to be legally bound hereby, the parties do
hereby agree as follows:
1. ADVICE OF COUNSEL.
The provisions of this agreement and their legal effect have been fully explained
to the parties by their respective counsel. WIFE is represented by Debra Denison Cantor,
Esquire. HUSBAND is cognizant of his right to representation and has elected to represent
himself in this matter.
The parties further declare that each is executing the Agreement freely and
voluntarily having either obtained sufficient knowledge and disclosure of their respective legal
rights and obligations or, if counsel has not been consulted, expressly waiving the right to
obtain such knowledge. The parties each acknowledge that this Agreement is fair and
equitable and is not the result of any fraud, coercion, duress, undue influence or collusion.
2. DIVORCE ACTION.
The parties acknowledge that their marriage is irretrievably broken and that they
shall secure a mutual consent no fault divorce pursuant to § 3301(c) of the Divorce Code. The
parties agree to execute Affidavits of Consent for divorce and Waivers of Notice of Intention to
Request Entry of a Divorce Decree concurrently with the execution of this Agreement or upon
expiration of the ninety (90) day waiting period.
This Agreement shall remain in full force and effect after such time as a final
decree in divorce may be entered with respect to the parties. The parties agree that the terms
of this Agreement shall be incorporated into any Divorce Decree which may be entered with
respect to them and specifically referenced in the Divorce Decree. This Agreement shall not
merge with the divorce decree, but shall continue to have independent contractual significance.
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3. DATE OF EXECUTION.
The "date of execution" or "execution date" of this Agreement shall be defined as
the date upon which it is executed by the parties if they have each executed the Agreement on
the same date. Otherwise, the "date of execution" or "execution date" of this Agreement shall
be defined as the date of execution by the party last executing this Agreement.
4. MUTUAL RELEASES.
Each party absolutely and unconditionally releases the other and the estate of the
other from any and all rights and obligations which either may have for past, present, or future
obligations, arising out of the marital relationship or otherwise, including all rights and
benefits under the Pennsylvania Divorce Code of 1980, and amendments except as described
herein.
Each party absolutely and unconditionally releases the other and his or her heirs,
executors and estate from any claims arising by virtue of the marital relationship of the
parties. The above release shall be effective whether such claims arise by way of widow's or
widower's rights, family exemption, or under the intestate laws, or the right to take against
the spouse's will, or the right to treat a lifetime conveyance by the other as testamentary, or
all other rights of a surviving spouse to participate in a deceased spouse's estate, whether
arising under the laws of Pennsylvania, any state, Commonwealth, or territory of the United
States, or any other country.
Except for any cause of action for divorce which either party may have or claim
to have, each party gives to the other by the execution of this Agreement an absolute and
unconditional release from all claims whatsoever, in law or in equity which either party now
has against the other.
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5. FINANCIAL AND PROCEDURAL DISCLOSURE.
The parties confirm that each has relied on the accuracy of the financial disclosure
of the other as an inducement to the execution of this Agreement. Each party understands that
he/she had the right to obtain from the other party a complete inventory or list of all property
that either or both parties owned at the time of separation or currently and that each party had
the right to have all such property valued by means of appraisals or otherwise. Both parties
understand that they have a right to have a court hold hearings and make decisions on the
matters covered by this Agreement. Both parties hereby acknowledge that this Agreement is
fair and equitable, and that the terms adequately provide for his or her interests, and that this
Agreement is not a result of fraud, duress or undue influence exercised by either party upon
the other or by any person or persons upon either party.
6. SEPARATION/NON-INTERFERENCE.
WIFE and HUSBAND may and shall, at all times hereafter, live separate and
apart. They shall be free from any interference, direct or indirect, by the other in all respects
as fully as if they were unmarried. Each may, for his or her separate use or benefit, conduct,
carry on and engage in any business, occupation, profession or employment which to him or her
may seem advisable. WIFE and HUSBAND shall not harass, disturb or malign each other or
the respective families of each other.
7. REAL PROPERTY.
The parties are the joint owners of real property located at 3611 Golfview?;Read
?'??IggMechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, 17055. Theparties (hereby agree that WIFE shall retain the
?g marital home and refinance the home within sixty6b) days of the execution of this Agreement.
HUSBAND agrees to execute a deed transferring his interest in the home to WIFE. Said deed
shall be held by WIFE's counsel pending the refinance.
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At the time of refinance, HUSBAND shall receive Forty Thousand ($40,000)
Dollars for his interest in the home. HUSBAND hereby waives any right, title and interest to
the marital home. WIFE agrees to be solely responsible for the payment of all costs associated
with the home including, but not limited to; the mortgage, taxes, insurance and utilities. WIFE
agrees to indemnify and hold HUSBAND harmless from said debt.
HUSBAND agrees to move from the marital residence no later than October 30, 1999.
From the date of refinance until October 30, 1999, HUSBAND agrees to pay WIFE Eight
Hundred and Seventy-five ($875) Dollars per month, payable on the 2nd day of each month.
If HUSBAND fails to make said payment for one (1) month, WIFE shall immediately be
granted exclusive possession of the home and may remove HUSBAND by constable or other
7111199 means. HUSBAND specifically waives any right to notice of such action.
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The parties acknowledge that they have no marital debt.
HUSBAND represents and warrants to WIFE that in the future he will not,
contract or incur any debt or liability for which WIFE or her estate might be responsible, and
he shall indemnify and save WIFE harmless from any and all claims or demands made against
her by reason of such debts or obligations incurred by him since the date of said separation,
except as otherwise set forth herein.
WIFE represents and warrants to HUSBAND that in the future she will not,
contract or incur any debt or liability for which HUSBAND or his estate might be responsible,
and she shall indemnify and save HUSBAND harmless from any and all claims or demands
made against him by reason of such debts or obligations incurred by her since the date of said
separation, except as otherwise set forth herein.
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I q 9. RETIREMENT BENEFITS
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WIFE is the owner of retirement-berrefits through her employment with PHICO
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V -'om each other and to have such statements appraised and valued. Each party waives their
right and entitlement to do so and hereby waives any right, title and interest they may have
in each other's retirement benefits.
The individual who holds said benefits shall own the property solely and
individually.
10. BANK ACCOUNTS.
The parties acknowledge that they have divided the marital bank accounts to
their satisfaction. The parties agree that bank accounts held solely in individual names shall
become the sole and separate property of the party in whose name it is registered. Each party
does hereby specifically waive and release his/her right, title and interest in the other party's
respective accounts.
11. PERSONAL PROPERTY.
The parties agree in principal as to the division of personal property. In the event
there is a dispute as to a property's disposition, WIFE shall have final discretion. If the parties
own property which neither party wishes to maintain, it shall be donated to a charitable
organization of the parties' choice.
12.
The parties are joint owners of a 1999 Honda Accord EX, a 1997 Toyota Corolla,
and 1976 Corvette.
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HUSBAND hereby waives his right, title and interest in the 1999 Honda Accord
and agrees to execute the title and any other documentation necessary to transfer ownership
of the vehicle to WIFE within ten (10) days of the date of this Agreement.
WIFE hereby waives her right, title and interest in the 1997 Toyota Corolla and
the 1976 Corvette and agrees to execute the titles and any other documentation necessary to
transfer ownership of the vehicles to HUSBAND within ten (10) days of the date of this
Agreement.
13. CHILD CUSTODY
In consideration of the best interests of the minor child, Emily Garofalo, the
parties agree to the following:
a. The parties shall share legal custody of the minor child;
b. Primary physical custody shall be with Mother. Visitation shall be as the
parties agree and with due consideration of the minor child's schedule.
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7/I ?? 9 9 Beginning November 1, 1999V HUSBAND hereby agrees to pay a monthly child
I7 Cf support obligation of $875 per month. Said payments shall be made in bi-weekly payments of
Four Hundred and Four ($404) Dollars made payable to WIFE on HUSBAND's pay day. Said
payments will be made directly to WIFE. If HUSBAND fails to make two (2) consecutive child
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support payments, WIFE shall submit the case to the Domestic Relations Office for
administration and enforcement.
HUSBAND agrees to maintain the responsibility for healthcare costs for the
minor child and the parties agree to share equally any unreimbursed medical expenses.
Both parties reserve the right to file a request for modification with the Domestic
Relations Office upon a change of circumstance.
15. BANKRUPTCY OR REORGANIZATION PROCEEDINGS
In the event that either party becomes a debtor in any bankruptcy or financial
reorganization proceedings of any kind while any obligations remain to be performed by that
party for the benefit or the other party pursuant to the provisions of this Agreement, the debtor
spouse hereby waives, releases and relinquishes any right to claim any exemption (whether
granted under State or Federal law) to any property remaining in the debtor as a defense to
any claim made pursuant hereto by the creditor-spouse as set forth herein, including all
attorney fees and costs incurred in the enforcement of this paragraph or any other provision
of this Agreement. No obligation created by this Agreement shall be discharged or
dischargeable, regardless of Federal or State law to the contrary, and each party waives any
and all right to assert that obligation hereunder is discharged or dischargeable.
The parties mutually agree that in the event of bankruptcy or financial
reorganization proceedings by either party in the future, any monies to be paid to the other
party, or to a third party, pursuant to the terms of this Agreement shall constitute support and
maintenance and shall not be discharged in bankruptcy.
16. ALIMONY SUPPORT, AND ALIMONY PENDENTE LITE
The parties hereby expressly waive, release, discharge and give up any and all
rights or claims which either may now or hereafter have for spousal support, alimony
pendente lite, alimony, or maintenance. The parties further release any rights that they may
have to seek modification of the terms of this Agreement in a court of law or equity, with the
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understanding that this Agreement constitutes a final determination for all time of either
party's obligations to contribute to the support or maintenance of the other.
17. ATTORNEY FEES. COURT COSTS.
The parties hereby agree that the parties shall equally divide WIFE's counsel fees,
costs and expenses of this proceeding. At the execution of this Agreement, said fees and costs
are in excess of One Thousand ($1,000) Dollars.
18. ATTORNEYS' 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 breaching party will
pay all reasonable attorneys' fees, court costs and expenses (including interest and travel costs,
if applicable) which are incurred by the other party in enforcing the Agreement, whether
enforcement is ultimately achieved by litigation or by amicable resolution. It is the specific
Agreement and intent of the parties that a breaching or wrongdoing party shall bear the
obligation of any and all costs, expenses and reasonable counsel fees incurred by the
nonbreaching party in protecting and enforcing his or her rights under this Agreement.
19. TAXES.
HUSBAND and WIFE shall equally divide all interest paid on the marital home
from January 1, 1999 until July 1, 1999 for income tax purposes.
20. WAIVER OF RIGHTS.
Both parties hereby waive the following procedural rights:
(a) The right to obtain an inventory and the appraisement of all
marital and non-marital property;
(b) The right to obtain an income and expense statement of
either party;
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(c) The right to have all property identified and appraised;
(d) The right to discovery as provided by the Pennsylvania
Rules of Civil Procedure;
(e) The right to have the court make all determinations
regarding marital and non-marital property, equitable
distribution, spousal support, alimony pendente lite,
alimony, counsel fees and costs and expenses.
21. MUTUAL COOPERATION.
WIFE and HUSBAND shall mutually cooperate with each other in order to carry
through the terms of this Agreement, including but not limited to, the signing of documents.
22. VOID CLAUSES.
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.
23. APPLICABLE LAW.
This Agreement shall be construed under the laws of the Commonwealth of
Pennsylvar..ia.
24. 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.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have set their hands and seals of
the day first above written.
This Agreement is executed in duplicate, and in counterparts. WIFE and HUSBAND
acknowledge the receipt of a duly executed copy
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Witness CAROL A. GAROFALO
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CAROL A. GAROFALO, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
:CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiff,
V. NO. 99-4383
JAMES J. GAROFALO, CIVIL ACTION -LAW
Defendant. IN DIVORCE
PRARCIPE TO TRANSMIT RE[`ORn
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Transmit the record, together with the following information, to the court for entry of an
appropriate divorce decree:
1. Ground for divorce: Irretrievable breakdown under § 3301(c) of the Divorce Code.
2. Date and manner of service of complaint: The Complaint was filed on July 20, 1999,
and was served on James J. Garofalo by acceptance of service on August 3, 1999.
3. (Complete either paragraph (a) or (b):
(a) Date of execution of the affidavit of consent required by S 3301(c) of the Divorce
Code: by Plaintiff October 29,1999; by Defendant ovember 1, 1999.
4. Related claims pending: None.
5. (Complete either (a) or (b).)
(a) Hate end manner nF Ff6 r' f intention Tn file nr?ine in trancmi[
record a copy of which is attached-
(b) Date Plaintiff's Waiver of Notice in § 3301(c) Divorce was filed with the
Prothonotary: November 5, 1999.
Date Defendant's Waiver of Notice in § 3301(c) Divorce was filed with the
Prothonotary: November 12, 1999.
Respectfully Submitted,
REAGER & ADLER, PC
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Date: November 12, 1999 By:
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REAGER & ADLER PC
BY: DEBRA DEN SON CANTOR, ESQUIRE
Attorney I.D. No. 66378
2331 Market Street
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Telephone: (717) 763-1383
Attorneys for Plaintiff
CAROL A. GAROFALO,
V.
Plaintiff,
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
:CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 99 - 1/36)
JAMES J. GAROFALO,
Defendant.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE
NOTICE TO DEFEND AND CLAIM RIGHTS
YOU HAVE BEEN SUED IN COURT. If you wish to defend against the claims set forth in the
following pages, you must take prompt action. You are warned that if you fail to do so, the case may
proceed without you and a decree of divorce or annulment may be entered against you by the Court. A
Judgment may also be entered against you for any other claim or relief requested in these papers by the
Plaintiff. You may lose money or property or other rights important to you, including custody, or
visitation of your children.
When the ground for the divorce is indignities or irretrievable breakdown of the marriage, you
may request marriage counseling. A list of marriage counselors is available in the Office of the
Prothonotary, Room 101, Cumberland County Courthouse, 1 Courthouse Square, Carlisle, Pennsylvania.
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 YaU CAN GET LEGAL HELP.
Cumberland County Bar Association
2 Liberty Avenue
Carlisle, PA 17043
(717) 249-3166
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CAROL A. GAROFALO,
V.
JAMES J. GAROFALO,
Plaintiff,
Defendant.
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
:CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE
AVISO PARA DEFENDER Y RE, CLAIMAR DERECHOS
USTED HA DISO DEMANDANDO EN LA CORTE. Is desea defenderse de las qquejas
expuestas en ]as paginas siguientes, debar tomar acci6n con pprontitud. Se la avisa que is no se def ende,
el caso purde proceder sin usted y decreto de divorcio o anulamiento puede ser emitado en su contra por
la Corte. Una decisi6n puede tambien ser emitida en su contra por caulquier otra queja o compensactlon
reclamados por el demandante. Usted puede perder dinero, o sus propiedades o otros derechos
importantes para usted.
Cuando la base para el divorcio es indignadades o rompimiento irreparable del matrimonio, usted
puede solicitar conse o matrimonial. Una lista de conse'eros matrimoniales estd disponible en la oficina
del Prothonotary, en la Cumberland County Court of Common Pleas, Room 101, Cumberland County
Courthouse, I Courthouse Square, Carlisle, Pennsylvania. LAMA
ALIMENTACIA
OPIED HONORAR OS DE A OGADO U OTROS G STbSRANT SADE QUE EL'
DECRETO FINAL DE DIVORCIO 0 ANULAMIENTO SEA EMITIDO}, ?USTED
PUEDE PERDER EL DERECHO A RECLAMAR CUALQUIERA DE E' LLOS.
USTED DEBE LLEVAR ESTE PAPEL A UN ABOGADO DE INMEDIATO.
OFICNA TIENE INDICADA ABAJOG ARANAVERIG AR VAYA DONDE SE PUEDE
OBTENER ASISTENCIA LEGAL.
Cumberland County Bar Association
2 Liberty Avenue
Carlisle, PA 17043
(717) 249-3166
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REAGER & ADLER PC
BY: DEBRA DENi§ON CANTOR, ESQUIRE
Attorney I.D. No. 66378
2331 Market Street
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Telephone: (717) 763-1383
Attorneys for Plaintiff
CAROL A. GAROFALO, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
:CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiff.
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CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JAMES J. GAROFALO,
Defendant. IN DIVORCE
COMPLAINT IN DIVORCE
UNDER SECTION 3301(C) OR (D) OF THE DIVORCE CODE
Plaintiff is Carol A. Garofalo, an adult individual, who currently resides at 3611 Golfview
Drive, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, 17055.
2. Defendant is James J. Garofalo, an adult individual, who currently resides at 3611
Golfview Drive, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, 17055.
3. Plaintiff and Defendant have been bona fide residents in the Commonwealth for at least
six (6) months immediately previous to the filing of this Complaint.
4. The Plaintiff and Defendant were married on April 17, 1971 at Burlington, Vermont.
5. There have been no prior actions of divorce or for annulment between the parties.
6. Neither Plaintiff nor Defendant is in the military or naval service of the United States or
its allies within the provisions of the Soldiers' & Sailors' Civil Relief Act of the Congress of 1940 and
its amendments.
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7. Plaintiff avers that there is one (1) minor child of this marriage under the age of eighteen
years, namely Emily Garofalo, date of birth, March 4, 1982.
8. The marriage is irretrievably broken.
9. Plaintiff has been advised that counseling is available and that Defendant may have the
right to request that the court require the parties to participate in counseling. Plaintiff declines
counseling.
10. After ninety (90) days have elapsed from the date of the filing of this Complaint, Plaintiff
intends to file an Affidavit consenting to a divorce. Plaintiff believes that Defendant may also file such
an affidavit.
11. In the alternative, Plaintiff will file an Affidavit of Consent and provide the appropriate
notices two (2) years from the date of separation.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff respectfully requests the Court to enter a decree of divorce pursuant to
Section 3301(c) or (d) of the Divorce Code.
COUNTI
EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTION
12. Paragraphs one (1) through eleven (11) of this Complaint are incorporated herein by
reference.
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13. Plaintiff and Defendant have acquired property, both real and personal, during their
marriage.
14. The parties have acquired marital debt during the course of the marriage.
15. In the event the parties are unable to amicably resolve the property issues in this matter,
Plaintiff requests this Court to equitably divide all marital property and debt.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff respectfully requests this Honorable Court to equitably divide all
marital property and debt.
Respectfully Submitted,
Date: July 16, 1999
RE, AGER & ADLER, PC
By: Aomey I. . No 6378 QUIRE
2331 Market Street
Camp Hill, PA 17011-4642
Telephone No. [717] 763-1383
Attorneys for Plaintiff
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VERIFICATION
I, Carol A. Garofalo, verify that the statements made in this Complaint are true and correct to the
best of my knowledge, information and be! 'J.
I understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. Section
4904, relating to unswom falsification to authorities.
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JAMES J. GAROFALO,
Plaintiff.
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
:CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 99-4383
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Defendant. IN DIVORCE
ACCEPTANCE OF SERVICE
I, JAMES J. GAROFALO, accept service of the Complaint in Divorce in the above captioned
matter.
Date: //Z d?99 By:j
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CAROL A. GAROFALO, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
:CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiff,
V. NO. 99-4383
JAMES J. GAROFALO, CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Defendant. IN DIVORCE
1. A Complaint in divorce under section 3301(c) of the Divorce Code was filed on July 20,
1999.
2. 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.
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.
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 unswom falsification
to authorities.
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CAROL A. GAROFALO, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
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Plaintiff,
V. NO. 99-4383
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JAMES J. GAROI'ALO,
Defendant. IN DIVORCE
WAIVER OF NOTICE. OF INTFNDON TO RF,Q 1SFS
ENTRY OF A DIVOT FCRRE
UNDER S CTION -3-101(C) OF THE DIVORCE CODE
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 unswom falsification
to authorities.
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CAROL A. GAROFALO, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
:CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiff,
V. NO. 99-4383
JAMES J. GAROFALO, CIVIL ACTION -LAW
Defendant. IN DIVORCE
ENTRY OF A DIVORCE, DECREE
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 unswom falsification
to authorities.
JAMIE. GAROFA
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CAROL A. GAROFALO, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
:CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiff,
V. NO. 99-4383
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JAMES J. GAROFALO,
Defendant. IN DIVORCE
AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT
1. A Complaint in divorce under section 3301(c) of the Divorce Code was filed on July 20,
1999.
2. 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.
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.
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 unswom falsification
to authorities.
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CAROL A. GAROFALO, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
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Plaintiff,
V. NO. 99-4383
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JAMES J. GAROFALO,
Defendant. IN DIVORCE
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TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
The Social Security number of the Plaintiff, Carol A. Garofalo, is 082-42-1145.
The Social Security number of the Defendant, James J. Garofalo, is 115-36-3324.
Respectfully Submitted,
REAGER & ADLER, PC
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2331 Market Street
Camp Hill, PA 17011-4642
Telephone No. [717] 763-1383
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