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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY
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VICTORIA D. DISHONG, ~
Plaintiff N O, 99-4999
VERSUS
TIMOTHY J. DISHONG,
Defendant
DECREE IN
DIVORCE
AND NOW, !Vv?11, IS ORDERED AND
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DECREED THAT Victoria D. Di
, PLAINTIFF,
AND Timothy J. Di Shong , DEFENDANT,
ARE DIVORCED FROM THE BONDS OF MATRIMONY.
THE COURT RETAINS JURISDICTION OF THE FOLLOWING CLAIMS WHICH HAVE
BEEN RAISED OF RECOR9 IN THIS ACTION FOR WHICH A FINAL ORDER HAS NOT
YET BEEN ENTERED;
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The attached Separation and Property Settlement Agreement
dated Ma 19, 2002, is incorporated, without merger, herein.
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BY THE (;OUR
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VICTORIA D. DISHONG,
Plaintiff
VS.
TIMOTHY J. DISHONG,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
No. 99 - 4999 CIVIL TERM
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE
SEPARATION AND PROPERTY SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT, made this day of &Z -LL ,4t= 2002, by and between
TIMOTHY J. DISHONG of Newville, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, hereinafter referred to as
Husband; and VICTORIA D. DISHONG of Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania,
hereinafter referred to as Wife, WITNESSETH THAT:
WHEREAS, Husband and Wife were married on January 16, 1988, in Westmoreland
County, Pennsylvania; and
WHEREAS, both parties are bona fide residents of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and
have been so for at least the past six months; and
WHEREAS, certain differences have arisen between the parties hereto and, as a
consequence, they have ceased living as Husband and Wife since December 1, 2000; and
WHEREAS, Husband and Wife desire to settle and determine certain of their marital rights
and obligations, make an equitable distribution of their marital property, and determine their rights
to alimony, support, and all other matters which may be considered under the Divorce Code; and
WHEREAS, it is the intention 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 and to settle all
financial and property rights between them; and
WHEREAS, the parties hereto have mutually entered into an agreement for the division of
their jointly owned assets, the provisions for the liabilities they owe, and provisions for the
resolution of their mutual differences, after both have had full and ample opportunity to consult
with attorneys of their respective choice, and the parties now wish to have that agreement reduced
to writing; and
WHEREAS, there is one dependent child to the marriage, namely Amber M. Dishong, bom
July 19, 1989; and,
NOW THEREFORE, the parties, in consideration of the mutual promises set forth
hereinafter, and for other good and valuable consideration, intending to be legally bound and to
legally bind their heirs, successors, assigns, and personal representatives, do hereby covenant,
promise, and agree as follows:
ARTICLE I - SEPARATION
1.1 Separation. It shall be lawful for Husband and Wife at all times hereafter to live
separate and apart from each other and to reside from time to time at such place or places as they
shall respectively deem fit, free from any control, restraint, or interference, direct or indirect, by
each other. Neither party shall molest the other or compel or endeavor to compel the other to
cohabit or dwell with him or her by any legal or other proceedings. The foregoing provisions shall
not be taken to be an admission on the part of either party of the lawfulness of the causes leading to
them living separate and apart.
1.2 Effect of Reconciliation. This Agreement shall not be deemed to have been
waived or otherwise affected by a reconciliation, cohabitation, or resumption of marital relations
between the parties. The parties shall not be deemed to have reconciled with the intention of
vitiating or terminating this Agreement unless they make such actions through a written instrument,
executed, and acknowledged in the same manner as this Agreement.
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ARTICLE 11 - DIVORCE
2.1 Divorce Action. This Agreement is not predicated on divorce. Notwithstanding the
foregoing, it is, in fact, agreed and acknowledged between the parties that Wife has filed a divorce
action against Husband, and that both parties agree, as a condition to this agreement, to execute the
necessary divorce consents required by Section 3301(c) of the Divorce Code, including the Waiver
of Notice of Intent to Transmit Divorce Decree, so as to promptly finalize said action. 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 waive any and all possible claims that this Agreement
is, for any reason, illegal, or unenforceable in whole or in part. Husband and Wife do each 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.
2.2 Final Resolution. It is further specifically understood and agreed that the
provisions of this Agreement relating to the equitable distribution of property of the parties are
accepted by each party as a final settlement for all purposes whatsoever. Should either of the
parties obtain a decree, judgment or order of separation or divorce in any other state, country, or
jurisdiction, each of the parties to this Agreement hereby consents and agrees that this Agreement
and all its covenants shall not be affected in any way by any such separation and divorce; and that
nothing in any such decree, judgment, order or further modification or revision thereof shall alter,
amend or vary any term of this Agreement, whether or not either or both of the parties should
remarry, it being understood by and between the parties that this Agreement shall survive and shall
not be merged into any decree, judgment or order of divorce or separation.
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2.3 Incorporation of Agreement into Decree. It is specifically agreed that a copy of
this Agreement shall be incorporated by reference into any divorce, judgment or decree if or
whenever sought by either of the parties hereto. Such incorporation, however, shall not be regarded
as a merger, it being the intent of the parties to permit this Agreement to survive any such judgment
or decree.
ARTICLE III - EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTION OF MARITAL PROPERTY
3.1 Criteria of Distribution. The parties have attempted to divide their marital
property in a manner which conforms to the criteria set forth in Section 3502 of the Pennsylvania
Domestic Relations Code, and taking into account the following considerations: the length of the
marriage; the prior marriages of the parties; the age, health, station, amount and sources of income,
vocational skills, employability; estate, liabilities, and needs for each of the parties; the contribution
of one party to the education, training or increased earning power to the other party; the opportunity
of each party for future acquisition of capital assets and income; the sources of income of both
parties, including but not limited to medical, retirement, insurance or other benefits; the
contribution or dissipation of each party in the acquisition, preservation, depreciation, or
appreciation of marital property, including the contribution of a party as a homemaker; the value of
the property set apart to each party; the standard of living of the parties established during their
marriage; the economic circumstances of each party, including federal, state and local tax
ramifications, at the time of the division of the property is to become effective; and whether the
parties will be serving as the custodian of any dependent minor children.
3.2 Satisfaction of Rights of Equitable Distribution. The division of existing marital
property is not intended by the parties to constitute in any way a sale or exchange of assets. The
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division of property under this Agreement shall be in full satisfaction of all rights of equitable
distribution of parties.
3.3 Relinquishment of Claims. Husband agrees to relinquish all claims to any assets
that may be acquired by Wife prior to the finalized divorce decree, and Wife agrees to relinquish all
claims to any assets that may be acquired by Husband prior to the finalized divorce decree, except
as maybe otherwise set forth herein.
3.4 Personalty. The parties have agreed between themselves to a division of all
household furnishings and personal property which would be considered "marital property" under
the Pennsylvania Divorce Code, including any pensions or retirement savings accounts or plans.
Except as otherwise provided herein, the parties acknowledge and agree that the assets in the
possession of the other spouse shall be that spouse's sole and separate property, each party hereto
specifically releasing any claim he or she may have with respect to such items. The parties further
agree that, as to all assets not specifically mentioned herein which are presently titled in the sole
name of one of the parties hereto or, if untitled, are presently in the sole possession of one of the
parties hereto, the party not having title thereto or possession thereof hereby releases any claims
therein and acknowledges that the party having title or possession of such items shall be the sole
and exclusive owner thereof.
3.5 Retirement. (a) Husband is employed by Roadway Express and is a participant in the
Central Pennsylvania Teamsters Pension Fund 1987 (Plan). The parties agree to the entry of a
Qualified Domestic Relations Order (QDRO) pursuant to Section 414(p) of the Internal Revenue
Code, as amended, and Section 206(d) of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974,
as amended, to provide for the division and disposition of a portion of Husband's benefits under the
Plan and to grant to Wife certain rights and benefits described herein.
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(b) The parties do not intend to require the Plan to provide any type or form of benefit, or
any option, not otherwise provided under the Plan as determined under Section 414(p), nor to
require the Plan to provide increased benefits (determined on the basis of actuarial value), nor to
require the Plan to provide benefits to Wife which are required to be paid to any other alternate
payee under any other court order previously determined to be a QDRO.
(c) Wife shall receive a benefit equal to fifty percent (50%) of Husband's vested account
balance as of March 31, 2002. The Fund shall separately account for the awarded benefits as soon
as administrable after this agreement has been reduced to a court order which has been determined
to be a QDRO.
(d) Wife may elect to receive payment from the Plan in any form in which benefits may be
paid under the Plan to Husband (other than in the form of a joint and survivor annuity). Wife may
select a beneficiary to receive her benefits in the event she should die prior to receiving all of her
benefits by filing a beneficiary designation form with the Fund Office, or if no beneficiary is
selected, such benefits would be paid to Wife's estate. Wife may elect to receive payment from the
Plan at Husband's earliest retirement age, or, if earlier, at the earliest date permitted under the Plan.
(e) The parties agree that the Court shall retain jurisdiction specifically to the extent
necessary to establish or maintain the order's status as a QDRO.
(f) It is recognized that Wife may elect to commence receiving benefits before Husband
retires. If she so requests, Husband will cooperate with Wife in substantiating a claim or
application to the Fund and shall provide any documentation or information reasonably necessary to
establish their eligibility for benefits.
(g) Husband specifically waives any right, claim or interest he may have in Wife's pension.
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ARTICLE IV - DEBTS OF THE. PARTIES
4.1 Debts. During the course of the marriage, Husband and Wife have incurred certain
bills and obligations and have amassed a variety of debts. It is hereby agreed, without the necessity
of ascertaining for what purpose and to whose use each of the bills were incurred, that, except as
otherwise provided herein, both parties are equally responsible for all such bills, obligations, and
debts. Husband and Wife each agree to hold the other free and harmless from any and all liability
which may arise from any outstanding bills, obligations, and debts incurred after the date of
separation, and further agree to indemnify and defend the other from any claim regarding same.
Both parties agree that, in the future, neither shall cause or permit to be charged to or against the
other any purchase which either of them may hereafter make and shall not hereafter create any
engagements, debts, or obligations in the name of or against each other. Husband's bankruptcy
discharge to remain unaffected.
ARTICLE V - ALIMONY AND SUPPORT
5.1 Alimony. Pursuant to this Agreement of the parties, each party specifically waives
any right or claim they may have against the other spouse for spousal support, alimony, alimony
pendente lite, maintenance, dower, curtesy, or the like.
ARTICLE VI - MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
6.1 Attorneys Fees upon Breach. Each of the parties agrees that should either of them
be in breach of contract and fail to comply with the terms of the Agreement herein, the breaching
party shall be responsible for all court costs and attorney fees reasonably necessary to enforce the
Agreement.
6.2 Advice of Counsel. The parties acknowledge that they have been given full and fair
opportunity to consult legal counsel regarding the legal effect of this agreement. They acknowledge
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and accept that this Agreement is, in the circumstances, fair and equitable, that it is being entered
into freely and voluntarily, after having received such advice and with such knowledge that
execution of this Agreement is not the result of any duress or undue influence and that is not the
result ofanycollusion or improper or illegal agreement or agreements.
6.3 Counsel Fees. Husband and Wife agree to be responsible for their respective
attorney fees. For purposes of contract interpretation and for the purpose of resolving any
ambiguity herein, Husband and Wife agree that this Agreement was prepared jointly by their
respective attorneys. Hershey Foods Corp. v. General Electric Service Co., 619 A.2d 285 (Pa.
Super. 1992).
6.4 Mutual Release. Husband and Wife each do hereby mutually remise, release,
quitclaim, and forever discharge the other and the estate of such other, for all times to come and for
all purposes whatsoever, of and from any and all right, title, interest, or claims in or against the
property (including income and gain from property hereafter accruing) of the other, or against the
estate of such other, of whatever nature and wheresoever situate, which he or she now has or at any
time hereafter may have against such other, the estate of such other, or any part thereof, whether
arising out of any former acts, contracts, engagements, or liabilities of such other as by way of
dower, curtesy, or claims in the nature of dower, curtesy, widow's or widower's rights, family
exemption, or similar allowance, or under the intestate laws, or the right to take against the spouse's
will, or the right to treat a lifetime conveyance by the other as testamentary, or any other rights of a
surviving spouse to participate in a deceased spouse's estate, whether arising under the laws of (a)
Pennsylvania, (b) any state, commonwealth, or territory of the United States, or (c) any country.
The parties further release any claim to all rights which either party may have or at any time
hereafter have for past, present, or future support or maintenance, alimony, alimony pendente lite,
counsel fees, costs or expenses, whether arising as a result of the marital relation or otherwise,
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except and only except, all rights and agreements and obligations of whatsoever nature arising or
which may arise under this Agreement or for the breach of any thereof. It is the intention of
Husband and Wife to give each other by execution of this Agreement a full, complete and general
release with respect to any and all property of any kind of nature, real or personal, or mixed, which
the other now owns or may hereafter acquire, except and only except, all rights and agreements and
obligations of whatsoever nature arising or which may arise under this Agreement or for the breach
of any thereof. Both parties acknowledge that they have been advised that each may have the right
to assert a claim for spousal support, alimony, alimony pendente lite, attorneys fees, costs and/or
expenses. Except as otherwise provided herein, each party hereby waives any right to such
economic claims ancillary to the divorce and accepts the provisions of this Agreement relating to
these claims as a final settlement for all purposes, as contemplated by the Pennsylvania Divorce
Code.
6.5 Warranties. Each party represents that they have not heretofore incurred or
contracted for any debt or liability or obligations for which the estate or 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 each of them, including those for necessities, except for the obligations arising out of
this Agreement. Husband and Wife each warrant, covenant, 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 is otherwise
specifically provided for by the terms of this Agreement and that neither of them will hereafter
incur any liability whatsoever for which the other may be liable.
6.6 Modification. No waiver or modification of any of the terns of this Agreement
shall be valid unless in writing and signed by both parties, and no waiver of any enforcement claims
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for broach or default shall be deemed a waiver of any subsequent default of the same or similar
nature.
6.7 Document Execution. The parties agree that they will promptly execute any and all
written instruments, assignments, releases, satisfactions, deeds, notes, or such other writings as may
be necessary or desirable for the proper implementation 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.
6.8 Governing Law. This Agreement shall be construed in accordance with the laws of
the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania which are in effect as of the execution date of this Agreement.
6.9 Binding. This Agreement shall be binding and shall inure to the benefit of the
parties hereto and their respective heirs, executors, administrators, successors, and assigns.
6.10 Entire Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding of the
parties and supersedes any and all prior agreements and negotiations between them. There are no
representations or warranties other than those expressly set forth herein.
6.11 Severability. If any term, condition, clause, section, 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 obligation under any one or more of the articles and sections shall in no
way void or alter the remaining obligations of the parties. The parties expressly represent that the
headings of each paragraph are solely for purposes of convenience and are not to be construed as
controlling.
6.12 Equitable Division. It is specifically understood and agreed that this Agreement
constitutes an equitable distribution of property, both real and personal, which was legally and
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beneficially acquired by Husband and Wife, or either of them, during the marriage as contemplated
by the Divorce Code of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
6.13 Disclosure. The parties warrant and represent that they have made a full disclosure
of all assets prior to the execution of this Agreement and that this agreement was entered into in
reliance upon that disclosure.
6.14 Enforceability and Consideration. This Agreement shall survive any action for
divorce and decree of divorce and shall forever be binding and conclusive on the parties, and any
independent action may be brought, either at law or in equity, to enforce the terms of the Agreement
by either Husband or Wife until it shall have been fully satisfied and performed. The consideration
for this contract and agreement is the mutual benefits 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 and stipulated, confessed and admitted by the
parties, and the parties intend to be legally bound hereby. In the event either party breached the
aforesaid Agreement and it is determined through appropriate legal action that the, alleged party has
so breached the Agreement, the breaching party shall be responsible for any and all attorney's fees
as well as costs and expenses associated with litigation incurred by the non-breaching party to
enforce this Agreement against the breaching party.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have set their hands and seals.
WITNESSED BY:
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VICTORIA D. DISHONG, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
VS. : No. 99 - 4999 CIVIL TERM
TIMOTHY J. DISHONG, : CIVIL ACTION -LAW
Defendant : IN DIVORCE
PRAFC.[PF.TATRANCMiTRFr RD
To the Prothonotary:
Transmit the record, together with the following information, to the Court for entry
of a divorce decree:
L Ground for Divorce: Irretrievable breakdown under § 3301(c) § 3361(d)(Ij ofthe
Divorce Code. (Strike out inapplicable section)
2. Date and Manner of service of the Complaint:
Service by certified mail # Z 353 364 719, delivered on august 21, 1999. See Attached
Affidavit of Service.
3. (Complete either paragraph (a) or (b).)
(a) Date of execution of the affidavit of consent required by § 3301(c) of
the Divorce Code: by the Plaintiffs 17 , 7n09
by the Defendant May t n ' 2nn' .
(b) Date of execution of the affidavit required by § 3301(d) of the Divorce
Code: ;
Date of filing of the Plaintiffs affidavit upon the respondent: ;
Date of service of the Plaintiffs affidavit upon the respondent: -.
4. Related claims pending: Pleaw. inmrpnratP,, y ^thnnt rneWng,.thP attarhe d Prnnxty
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5. (Complete either paragraph (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 § 3301(c) Divorce was filed with
the prothonotary: fled simiftaneninlyw/Pp?ipp
Date Defendant's Waiver of Notice, r § 3301( ) Divorce was filed with
the prothonotary: -filmgimilita
Matthew J. Eshelmkn, Esquire
Law Offices of Patrick F. Lauer, Jr.
2108 Market Street, Aztec Building
Camp Hdl, Pennsylvania 170114706
Date: 1139 72655 Tel. (717) 763-1800
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VICTORIA G. DISHONG, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. No.
TIMOTHY J. DISHONG, CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Defendant 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 at the Cumberland County Courthouse,
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 TARE 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, PA 17013
(717) 249-3166
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VICTORIA G. DISHONG,
Plaintiff
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TIMOTHY J. DISHONG,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
No. 9f-`959
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE
COMPLAINT IN DIVORCE UNDER SECTIONS 3301(c) or 3301(d)
OF THE DIVORCE CODE
The Plaintiff, Victoria G. Dishong, through her attorneys, The
Law Offices of Patrick F. Lauer, Jr., makes the following Complaint
in Divorce:
1. The Plaintiff, Victoria G. Dishong, is an adult
individual who currently resides at 700 South Rupp Avenue,
Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17055.
2. The Defendant, Timothy J. Dishong is an adult individual
who currently resides at 64 Peachy Ann Drive, Newville,
Pennsylvania, 17241.
3. The Defendant and the Plaintiff have been bona fide
residents of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for at least six
months immediately prior to the filing of this Complaint.
4. The Plaintiff and the Defendant were married on January
16, 1988, in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania.
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Count 1-DIVORCE
5. Paragraphs one (1) through four (4) are incorporated
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herein by reference as if set forth specifically below.
6. There have been no prior actions of divorce or for
annulment between the parties.
7. The marriage is irretrievably broken.
8. The Plaintiff has been advised that counseling is
available and that the Plaintiff may have the right to request that
the court require the parties to participate in counseling.
9. This action is not collusive.
WHEREFORE, the Plaintiff respectfully requests this Honorable
Court grant the Plaintiff relief from the bonds of matrimony and
order a Decree in Divorce.
Count II-CUSTODY
10. Paragraphs one (1) through nine (9) are incorporated
herein by reference as if set forth specifically below.
11. There is one (1) dependent child by this marriage as
follows:
Amber M. Dishong DOB: 07/19/89
12. The Plaintiff seeks primary physical custody, partial
physical custody or visitation of the child born of this marriage
as set forth in Paragraph Eleven (11).
13. The minor child is in the custody of the Plaintiff at
700 South Rupp Avenue, Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania 17055.
14. The Father of the child is the Defendant, currently
residing at the above referenced address, Paragraph Two (2).
15. The Mother of the child is the Plaintiff, currently
residing at the above referenced address, Paragraph One (1).
16. During the past nine years, the child has resided at the
following address with the following persons:
July 1999 - present 700 South Rupp Road Plaintiff
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
Birth - June 1999 64 Peachy Ann Drive Plaintiff &
Newville, PA 17241 Defendant
17. Plaintiff has not participated as a party or witness, or
in another capacity, in other litigation concerning the custody of
the child in this or another court.
18. Plaintiff has no information of a custody proceeding
concerning the child pending in a court of this Commonwealth.
19. Plaintiff does not know of a person not a party to the
proceedings who has physical custody of the child or claims to have
custody or visitation rights with respect to the child.
20. The best interests and welfare of the minor child will be
served by granting the relief requested because:
a. Plaintiff can provide the child with adequate moral,
emotional, and physical surroundings as required to meet the
children's needs;
b. Plaintiff is willing to continue custody of the
child.
C. Plaintiff continues to exercise parental duties and
enjoys the love and affection of the children.
21. Each parent whose parental rights to the child have not
been terminated and the person who has physical custody of the
child have been named as parties to this action.
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WHEREFORE, The Plaintiff respectfully requests this Honorable
Court grant the Plaintiff rights of custody, partial custody and
visitation.
COUNT III - EQUITABLE
22. Paragraphs one through twenty-one are incorporated herein
by reference.
23. The parties have legally and beneficially acquired
property, both real and personal, during their marriage.
24. The Plaintiff and the Defendant have been unable, as of
the date of this Complaint, to agree as to an equitable division of
said property.
WHEREFORE, the Plaintiff, Victoria G. Dishong respectfully
requests this Honorable Court to enter a decree of divorce in this
matter; and the Plaintiff further requests the Court to incorporate
any Stipulation reached by the parties regarding the division of
marital property or custody into the divorce decree; or, should the
parties fail to reach such an agreement, to equitably divide all
marital property.
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Matthew J. Eshelman, Esquire
Law offices of Patrick F. Lauer, Jr.
2108 Market Street, Aztec Building
Camp Hill, Pennsylvania 17011-4706
ID# 72655 Tel. (717) 763-1800
VICTORIA G. DISHONG, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. No.
TIMOTHY J. DISHONG, CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Defendant IN DIVORCE
VERIFICATION
i verify that the statements made in this Complaint are true
and correct. I understand that false statements herein are made
subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. S 4904, relating to unsworn
falsification to authorities.
Date: ZZy-Q9 Signature: v ? A/
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VICTORIA D. DISHONG,
Plaintiff
vs.
TIMOTHY J. DISHONG,
Defendant
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
No. 99 - 4999 CIVIL TERM
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE
1, Matthew J. Eshehnan, Esquire, verify that the Complaint in Divorce has been served
upon the Defendant indicated above by first class, Certified Mail No. Z 353 364 719, postage
prepaid, return receipt requested, pursuant to the requirements of Pa. R.C.P. 1930.4.
SENDER:
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Defendant
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No. 99 - 4999 CIVIL TERM
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE
PLAINTIFF'S AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT
UNDER SECTION 3301(0) OF THE DIVORCE CODE
1. A complaint in divorce under Section 3301(c) of the
Divorce Code was filed on August 17, 1999.
2. The marriage of the Plaintiff and the Defendant is
irretrievably broken and ninety 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 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.
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
No. 99 - 4999 CIVIL TERM
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE
PLAINTIFF'S WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION
TO REQUEST ENTRY OF A DIVORCE DECREE
UNDER SECTION 3301(0) 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.
4. 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.
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
No. 99 - 4999 CIVIL TERM
. CIVIL ACTION - LAW
. IN DIVORCE
DEFENDANT'S AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT
UNDER SECTION 3301(0) OF THE DIVORCE CODE
1. A complaint in divorce under Section 3301(c) of the
Divorce Code was filed on August 17, 1999.
2. The marriage of the Plaintiff and the Defendant is
irretrievably broken and ninety days have elapsed from the date of
the 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 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.
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No. 99 - 4999 CIVIL TERM
. CIVIL ACTION - LAW
. IN DIVORCE
DEFENDANT'S 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.
4. 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
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Plaintiff
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TIMOTHY J. DISHONG,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
No. 99 - 4999 CIVIL TERM
CIVIL ACTION - LAW - IN DIVORCE
PREVIOUSLY ASSIGNED: J. BAYLEY
RULE TO SHOW CAUSE
AND NOW, this day of _(!2- &- X002, upon consideration of the attached
Motion for Entry of QDRO, a Rule is hereby issued upon the Defendant to show cause, if any he has,
why a Qualified Domestic Relations Order in the form attached to said motion, should not be entered
to make final distribution of the assets and claims in this matter.
The Plaintiff shall serve the Rule upon Defendant pursuant to the requirements of Pa. R. Civ.
P., Rule 1930.4 (Service of Original Process in Domestic Relations Matters) and the Rule shall be
returnable to days from service.
BY THE CDUR : I
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ZMatthew J. Eshelman, Esquire (Attorney for Plaintiff)
2108 Market Street, Camp Hill, PA 17011 C, d
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VICTORIA D. DISHONG,
Plaintiff
VS.
TIMOTHY J. DISHONG,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
No. 99 - 4999 CIVIL TERM
CIVIL ACTION - LAW - IN DIVORCE
PREVIOUSLY ASSIGNED: J. BAYLEY
MOTION FOR ENTRY OF QDRO
The Plainti>I; Victoria G. Dishong, by her attorney, Matthew J. Eshelman, Esquire, moves the
court for entry of a Qualified Domestic Relations Order (QDRO) in the form as attached hereto, and in
support thereof avers:
The Plaintiff herein, Victoria G. Dishong, is an adult individual who currently resides at
700 South Rupp Avenue, Number 10, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17055.
2. The Defendant herein, Timothy J. Dishong, is an adult individual who currently resides
at 64 Peachy Ann Drive, Newville, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17241.
Plaintiff filed a divorce complaint in Cumberland County on August 17, 1999.
4. The economic issues in this case were resolved with a Property Settlement Agreement
(PSA) signed by the parties on May 19, 2002, and incorporated without merger into a Decree in
Divorce issued by the Hon. Edgar B. Bayley, on June 4, 2002. A true and correct copy is attached
hereto as Exhibit 'W'.
5. Paragraph 3.5. of the Property Settlement Agreement sets forth specific provisions of
the equitable distribution of Husband's Roadway Express, Central Pennsylvania Teamsters Pension
Fund 1987 (Plan), transferring a portion of the Plan benefits from Husband to Wife in accordance with
a court order which has been determined to be a QDRO.
6. Attached hereto as Exhibit "B" is a copy of a proposed QDRO drafted to effectuate
the distribution of the Plan in accordance with the terms of paragraph 3.5 of the PSA.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff Victoria G. Dishong, requests the Court to issue a Rule upon the
Defendant to show cause why the proposed QDRO should not be approved as an order of Court.
Respectfully
Date:
Matthew J. Eshgonan, Esquire
Law Offices of Patrick F. Lauer, Jr.
2108 Market Street, Aztec Building
Camp 19, Pennsylvania 170114706
M# 72655 Tel. (717) 763-1800
VICTORIA D. DISHONG,
Plaintiff
VS.
TIMOTHY J. DISHONG,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
No. 99 -4999 CIVIL TERM
CIVIL ACTION - LAW - IN DIVORCE
PREVIOUSLY ASSIGNED: J. BAYLEY
ATTORNEY VERIFICATION
The undersigned attorney hereby verifies and states that:
He is the attorney for Plaintiff Victoria G. Dishong;
2. He is authorized to make this verification on her behalf,
3. The facts set forth in the foregoing Motion for QDRO are known to him and not necessarily to
his client;
4. This verification is intended to expedite the litigation;
5. A verification of the client will be supplied if demanded;
6. The facts set forth in the foregoing Motion for QDRO are true and correct to the best of his
knowledge, information, and belief, and
He is aware that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. §
4904, relating to unswom falsification to authorities.
Matthew J. Eshe Esquire
Law Offices of Pa 'ck F. Lauer, Jr.
2108 Market Street, Aztec Building
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Date: ID# 72655 Tel. (717) 763-1800
EXHIBIT A
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY
STATE OF PENNA.
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VICTORIA D. DISHONG,
NO. 99-4999
Plaintiff
VERSUS
TIMOTHY J. DISHONG,
Defendant
DECREE IN
DIVORCE
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DECREED THAT Victoria D. Dishong
2002 , IT IS ORDERED AND
AND Timothy J. Dishong
ARE DIVORCED FROM THE BONDS OF MATRIMONY,
, PLAINTIFF,
DEFENDANT,
THE COURT RETAINS JURISDICTION OF THE FOLLOWING CLAIMS WHICH HAVE
BEEN RAISED OF RECORD IN THIS ACTION FOR WHICH A FINAL ORDER HAS NOT
YET BEEN ENTERED;
The attached Separation and Property Settlement Agreement
dated May 19, 2002, is incorporated, without merger, herein,
BY THE COURT:
Edgar B. Bayley
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Certified Copy Issued: JUNE 4, 2002
VICTORIA D. DISHONG,
Plaintiff
VS.
TIMOTHY J. DISHONG,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF r;
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
No. 99 - 4999 CIVIL TERM
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE
SEPARATION AND PROPERTY SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT
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THIS AGREEMENT, made this ZL day of L1QdgG_ 2002, by and between
TIMOTHY J. DISHONG of Newville, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, hereinafter referred to as
Husband; and VICTORIA D. DISHONG of Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania,
hereinafter referred to as Wife, WITNESSETH THAT:
WHEREAS, Husband and Wife were married on January 16, 1988, in Westmoreland
County, Pennsylvania; and
WHEREAS, both parties are bona fide residents of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and
have been so for at least the past six months; and
WHEREAS, certain differences have arisen between the parties hereto and, as a
consequence, they have ceased living as Husband and Wife since December 1, 2000; and
WHEREAS, Husband and Wife desire to settle and determine certain of their marital rights
and obligations, make an equitable distribution of their marital property, and determine their rights
to alimony, support, and all other matters which may be considered under the Divorce Code; and
WHEREAS, it is the intention 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 and to settle all
financial and property rights between them; and
WHEREAS, the parties hereto have mutually entered into an agreement for the division of
their jointly owned assets, the provisions for the liabilities they owe, and provisions for the
resolution of their mutual differences, after both have had full and ample opportunity to consult
with attorneys of their respective choice, and the parties now wish to have that agreement reduced
to writing; and
WHEREAS, there is one dependent child to the marriage, namely Amber M. Dishong, bom
July 19, 1989; and,
NOW THEREFORE, the parties, in consideration of the mutual promises set forth
hereinafter, and for other good and valuable consideration, intending to be legally bound and to
legally bind their heirs, successors, assigns, and personal representatives, do hereby covenant,
promise, and agree as follows:
ARTICLE I - SEPARATION
1.1 Separation. It shall be lawful for Husband and Wife at all times hereafter to live
separate and apart from each other and to reside from time to time at such place or places as they
shall respectively deem fit, free from any control, restraint, or interference, direct or indirect, by
each other. Neither party shall molest the other or compel or endeavor to compel the other to
cohabit or dwell with him or her by any legal or other proceedings. The foregoing provisions shall
not be taken to be an admission on the part of either party of the lawfulness of the causes leading to
them living separate and apart.
1.2 Effect of Reconciliation. This Agreement shall not be deemed to have been
waived or otherwise affected by a reconciliation, cohabitation, or resumption of marital relations
between the parties. The parties shall not be deemed to have reconciled with the intention of
vitiating or terminating this Agreement unless they make such actions through a written instrument,
executed, and acknowledged in the same manner as this Agreement.
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ARTICLE II - DIVORCE
2.1 Divorce Action. This Agreement is not predicated on divorce. Notwithstanding the
foregoing, it is, in fact, agreed and acknowledged between the parties that Wife has filed a divorce
action against Husband, and that both parties agree, as a condition to this agreement, to execute the
necessary divorce consents required by Section 3301(c) of the Divorce Code, including the Waiver
of Notice of Intent to Transmit Divorce Decree, so as to promptly finalize said action. 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 waive any and all possible claims that this Agreement
is, for any reason, illegal, or unenforceable in whole or in part. Husband and Wife do each 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.
2.2 Final Resolution. It is further specifically understood and agreed that the
provisions of this Agreement relating to the equitable distribution of property of the parties are
accepted by each party as a final settlement for all purposes whatsoever. Should either of the
parties obtain a decree, judgment or order of separation or divorce in any other state, country, or
jurisdiction, each of the parties to this Agreement hereby consents and agrees that this Agreement
and all its covenants shall not be affected in any way by any such separation and divorce; and that
nothing in any such decree, judgment, order or further modification or revision thereof shall alter,
amend or vary any term of this Agreement, whether or not either or both of the parties should
remarry, it being understood by and between the parties that this Agreement shall survive and shall
not be merged into any decree, judgment or order of divorce or separation.
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2.3 Incorporation of Agreement into Decree. It is specifically agreed that a copy of
this Agreement shall be incorporated by reference into any divorce, judgment or decree if or
whenever sought by either of the parties hereto. Such incorporation, however, shall not be regarded
as a merger, it being the intent of the parties to permit this Agreement to survive any such judgment
or decree.
ARTICLE III - EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTION OF MARITAL PROPERTY
3.1 Criteria of Distribution. The parties have attempted to divide their marital
property in a manner which conforms to the criteria set forth in Section 3502 of the Pennsylvania
Domestic Relations Code, and taking into account the following considerations: the length of the
marriage; the prior marriages of the parties; the age, health, station, amount and sources of income,
vocational skills, employability; estate, liabilities, and needs for each of the parties; the contribution
of one party to the education, training or increased earning power to the other party; the opportunity
of each party for future acquisition of capital assets and income; the sources of income of both
parties, including but not limited to medical, retirement, insurance or other benefits; the
contribution or dissipation of each party in the acquisition, preservation, depreciation, or
appreciation of marital property, including the contribution of a party as a homemaker, the value of
the property set apart to each party; the standard of living of the parties established during their
marriage; the economic circumstances of each party, including federal, state and local tax
ramifications, at the time of the division of the property is to become effective; and whether the
parties will be serving as the custodian of any dependent minor children.
3.2 Satisfaction of Rights of Equitable Distribution. The division of existing marital
property is not intended by the parties to constitute in any way a sale or exchange of assets. The
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division of property under this Agreement shall be in full satisfaction of all rights of equitable
distribution of parties.
3.3 Relinquishment of Claims. Husband agrees to relinquish all claims to any assets
that may be acquired by Wife prior to the finalized divorce decree, and Wife agrees to relinquish all
claims to any assets that may be acquired by Husband prior to the finalized divorce decree, except
as may be otherwise set forth herein.
3.4 Personalty. The parties have agreed between themselves to a division of all
household furnishings and personal property which would be considered "marital property" under
the Pennsylvania Divorce Code, including any pensions or retirement savings accounts or plans.
Except as otherwise provided herein, the parties acknowledge and agree that the assets in the
possession of the other spouse shall be that spouse's sole and separate property, each party hereto
specifically releasing any claim he or she may have with respect to such items. The parties further
agree that, as to all assets not specifically mentioned herein which are presently titled in the sole
name of one of the parties hereto or, if untitled, are presently in the sole possession of one of the
parties hereto, the party not having title thereto or possession thereof hereby releases any claims
therein and acknowledges that the party having title or possession of such items shall be the sole
and exclusive owner thereof.
3.5 Retirement. (a) Husband is employed by Roadway Express and is a participant in the
Central Pennsylvania Teamsters Pension Fund 1987 (Plan). The parties agree to the entry of a
Qualified Domestic Relations Order (QDRO) pursuant to Section 414(p) of the Internal Revenue
Code, as amended, and Section 206(d) of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974,
as amended, to provide for the division and disposition of a portion of Husband's benefits under the
Plan and to grant to Wife certain rights and benefits described herein.
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(b) The parties do not intend to require the Plan to provide any type or form of benefit, or
any option, not otherwise provided under the Plan as determined under Section 414(p), nor to
require the Plan to provide increased benefits (determined on the basis of actuarial value), nor to
require the Plan to provide benefits to Wife which are required to be paid to any other alternate
payee under any other court order previously determined to be a QDRO.
(c) Wife shall receive a benefit equal to fifty percent (50%) of Husband's vested account
balance as of March 31, 2002. The Fund shall separately account for the awarded benefits as soon
as administrable after this agreement has been reduced to a court order which has been determined
to be a QDRO.
(d) Wife may elect to receive payment from the Plan in any form in which benefits may be
paid under the Plan to Husband (other than in the form of a joint and survivor annuity). Wife may
select a beneficiary to receive her benefits in the event she should die prior to receiving all of her
benefits by filing a beneficiary designation form with the Fund Office, or if no beneficiary is
selected, such benefits would be paid to Wife's estate. Wife may elect to receive payment from the
Plan at Husband's earliest retirement age, or, if earlier, at the earliest date permitted under the Plan.
(e) The parties agree that the Court shall retain jurisdiction specifically to the extent
necessary to establish or maintain the order's status as a QDRO.
(f) It is recognized that Wife may elect to commence receiving benefits before Husband
retires. If she so requests, Husband will cooperate with Wife in substantiating a claim or
application to the Fund and shall provide any documentation or information reasonably necessary to
establish their eligibility for benefits.
(g) Husband specifically waives any right, claim or interest he may have in Wife's pension.
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ARTICLE IV - DEBTS OF THE PARTIES
4.1 Debts. During the course of the marriage, Husband and Wife have incurred certain
bills and obligations and have amassed a variety of debts. It is hereby agreed, without the necessity
of ascertaining for what purpose and to whose use each of the bills were incurred, that, except as
otherwise provided herein, both parties are equally responsible for all such bills, obligations, and
debts. Husband and Wife each agree to hold the other free and harmless from any and all liability
which may arise from any outstanding bills, obligations, and debts incurred after the date of
separation, and further agree to indemnify and defend the other from any claim regarding same.
Both parties agree that, in the future, neither shall cause or permit to be charged to or against the
other any purchase which either of them may hereafter make and shall not hereafter create any
engagements, debts, or obligations in the name of or against each other. Husband's bankruptcy
discharge to remain unaffected.
ARTICLE V - ALIMONY AND SUPPORT
5.1 Alimony. Pursuant to this Agreement of the parties, each party specifically waives
any right or claim they may have against the other spouse for spousal support, alimony, alimony
pendente lite, maintenance, dower, curtesy, or the like.
ARTICLE VI - MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
6.1 Attorneys Fees upon Breach. Each of the parties agrees that should either of them
be in breach of contract and fail to comply with the terms of the Agreement herein, the breaching
party shall be responsible for all court costs and attorney fees reasonably necessary to enforce the
Agreement.
6.2 Advice of Counsel. The parties acknowledge that they have been given full and fair
opportunity to consult legal counsel regarding the legal effect of this agreement. They acknowledge
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and accept that this Agreement is, in the circumstances, fair and equitable, that it is being entered
into freely and voluntarily, after having received such advice and with such knowledge that
execution of this Agreement is not the result of any duress or undue influence and that is not the
result of any collusion or improper or illegal agreement or agreements.
6.3 Counsel Fees. Husband and Wife agree to be responsible for their respective
attorney fees. For purposes of contract interpretation and for the purpose of resolving any
ambiguity herein, Husband and Wife agree that this Agreement was prepared jointly by their
respective allomeys. Hershey Foods Corp. v. General Electric Service Co., 619 A.2d 285 (Pa.
Super. 1992).
6.4 Mutual Release. Husband and Wife each do hereby mutually remise, release,
quitclaim, and forever discharge the other and the estate of such other, for all times to come and for
all purposes whatsoever, of and from any and all right, title, interest, or claims in or against the
property (including income and gain from property hereafter accruing) of the other, or against the
estate of such other, of whatever nature and wheresoever situate, which he or she now has or at any
time hereafter may have against such other, the estate of such other, or any part thereof, whether
arising out of any former acts, contracts, engagements, or liabilities of such other as by way of
dower, curtesy, or claims in the nature of dower, curtesy, widow's or widower's rights, family
exemption, or similar allowance, or under the intestate laws, or the right to take against the spouse's
will, or the right to treat a lifetime conveyance by the other as testamentary, or any other rights of a
surviving spouse to participate in a deceased spouse's estate, whether arising under the laws of (a)
Pennsylvania, (b) any state, commonwealth, or territory of the United States, or (c) any country.
The parties further release any claim to all rights which either party may have or at any time
hereafter have for past, present, or future support or maintenance, alimony, alimony pendente lite,
counsel fees, costs or expenses, whether arising as a result of the marital relation or otherwise,
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except and only except, all rights and agreements and obligations of whatsoever nature arising or
which may arise under this Agreement or for the breach of any thereof. It is the intention of
Husband and Wife to give each other by execution of this Agreement a full, complete and general
release with respect to any and all property of any kind of nature, real or personal, or mixed, which
the other now owns or may hereafter acquire, except and only except, all rights and agreements and
obligations of whatsoever nature arising or which may arise under this Agreement or for the breach
of any thereof. Both parties acknowledge that they have been advised that each may have the right
to assert a claim for spousal support, alimony, alimony pendente lite, attorneys fees, costs and/or
expenses. Except as otherwise provided herein, each party hereby waives any right to such
economic claims ancillary to the divorce and accepts the provisions of this Agreement relating to
these claims as a final settlement for all purposes, as contemplated by the Pennsylvania Divorce
Code.
6.5 Warranties. Each party represents that they have not heretofore incurred or
contracted for any debt or liability or obligations for which the estate or 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 each of them, including those for necessities, except for the obligations arising out of
this Agreement. Husband and Wife each warrant, covenant, 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 is otherwise
specifically provided for by the terms of this Agreement and that neither of them will hereafter
incur any liability whatsoever for which the other may be liable.
6.6 Modification. No waiver or modification of any of the terms of this Agreement
shall be valid unless in writing and signed by both parties, and no waiver of any enforcement claims
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for breach or default shall be deemed a waiver of any subsequent default of the same or similar
nature.
6.7 Document Execution. The parties agree that they will promptly execute any and all
written instnunents, assignments, releases, satisfactions, deeds, notes, or such other writings as may
be necessary or desirable for the proper implementation 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.
6.8 Governing Law. This Agreement shall be construed in accordance with the laws of
the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania which are in effect as of the execution date of this Agreement.
6.9 Binding. This Agreement shall be binding and shall inure to the benefit of the
parties hereto and their respective heirs, executors, administrators, successors, and assigns.
6.10 Entire Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding of the
parties and supersedes any and all prior agreements and negotiations between them. There are no
representations or warranties other than those expressly set forth herein.
6.11 Severability. If any term, condition, clause, section, 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 obligation under any one or more of the articles and sections shall in no
way void or alter the remaining obligations of the parties. The parties expressly represent that the
headings of each paragraph are solely for purposes of convenience and are not to be construed as
controlling.
6.12 Equitable Division. It is specifically understood and agreed that this Agreement
constitutes an equitable distribution of property, both real and personal, which was legally and
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beneficially acquired by Husband and Wife, or either of them, during the marriage as contemplated
by the Divorce Code of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
6.13 Disclosure. The parties warrant and represent that they have made a full disclosure
of all assets prior to the execution of this Agreement and that this agreement was entered into in
reliance upon that disclosure.
6.14 Enforceability and Consideration. This Agreement shall survive any action for
divorce and decree of divorce and shall forever be binding and conclusive on the parties, and any
independent action may be brought, either at law or in equity, to enforce the terms of the Agreement
by either Husband or Wife until it shall have been fully satisfied and performed. The consideration
for this contract and agreement is the mutual benefits 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 and stipulated, confessed and admitted by the
parties, and the parties intend to be legally bound hereby. In the event either party breached the
aforesaid Agreement and it is determined through appropriate legal action that the alleged party has
so breached the Agreement, the breaching party shall be responsible for any and all attorney's fees
as well as costs and expenses associated with litigation incurred by the non-breaching party to
enforce this Agreement against the breaching party.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have set their hands and seals.
WITNESSED BY:
TIMOTHY J. DISHO G, HUSBAND
VICTORIA G. DISHONG, WIFE
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EXHIBIT B
VICTORIA D. DISHONG, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
VS. : No. 99 - 4999 CIVIL TERM
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TIMOTHY J. DISHONG, CIVIL ACTION - LAW - IN DIVORCE
Defendant : PREVIOUSLY ASSIGNED: J. BAYLEY
Identifying Information:
ORDER
The Participant is Timothy J. Dishong.
The Participant's Social Security Number is 203-56-1508.
The Participant's address is 8 Broad Street, Newville, PA 17241.
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2. The Alternate Payee is Victoria G. Dishong.
The Social Security Number is 309-76-3313.
The Alternate Payee's address is 700 South Rupp Avenue, Number 10,
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055.
The Alternate Payee's date of birth is July 14, 1961.
3. The parties were married on January 16, 1988, and divorced on June 4, 2002. The
parties have raised claims of equitable distribution of marital property pursuant to
the Pennsylvania Divorce Code.
4. The Plan is the Central Pennsylvania Teamsters Retirement Income Plan 1987.
Method of Dividing Participant's Benefits:
The Plan shall pay to the Alternate Payee a portion of the Participant's vested
accrued benefit under the Plan. The Alternate Payee shall receive a benefit equal to
fifty percent (50%) of the Participant's vested account balance as of March 31, 2002.
2. The Plan shall separately account for the benefits awarded in Paragraph 1 of this
Section II as soon as administrable after this Order has been determined to be a
QDRO. The Alternate Payee shall be credited with net income, loss or expense from
the date set forth in Paragraph I of this Section H.
3. The Alternate Payee may elect to receive payment from the Plan in any form in which
benefits may be paid under the Plan to the Participant (other than in the form of a joint
and survivor annuity).
4. The Alternate Payee may select a beneficiary to receive her benefits in the event
the Alternate Payee should die prior to receiving all of her benefits by filing a
beneficiary designation form with the Plan office. In the event the Alternate Payee
should die prior to receiving benefits, the Plan shall pay benefits to a beneficiary
selected by the Alternate Payee on a beneficiary form provided by the Plan office
on request, or if no beneficiary is selected, to the Alternate Payee's estate.
5. The Alternate Payee may elect to receive payment from the Plan at the
Participant's earliest retirement age, or, if earlier, at the earliest date permitted
under the Plan. For purposes of this paragraph, the Participant's earliest
retirement age means the earlier of (i) the date on which the Participant is entitled
to a distribution under the Plan, or (ii) the later of (a) the date the Participant
attains age 50 or (b) the earliest date on which the Participant could begin
receiving benefits under the Plan if the Participant separated from service.
Note: Generally the Participant's earliest retirement age generally is 57. However,
a Participant with 20 years of service may separate from service and
receive benefits at age 55.
M. Other Provisions:
This Order is intended to constitute a qualified domestic relations order within the
meaning of Section 414(p) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and
Section 206(d) of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended,
and shall be interpreted in a manner consistent with such intention.
2. The Court shall retain jurisdiction to amend this Order to the extent necessary to
establish or maintain its status as a qualified domestic relations order.
3. It is recognized that the Alternate Payee may elect to commence receiving benefits
before the Participant retires. If the Alternate Payee so requests, the Participant
will cooperate with the Alternate Payee in substantiating a claim or application to
the Plan and shall provide any documentation or information reasonably necessary
to establish their eligibility for benefits.
BY THE COURT:
Distribution: Matthew J. Eshelman, Esq.
Timothy J. Dishong, 8 Broad St, Ncwville, PA 17241
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APR 0 3 2003
VICTORIA D. DISHONG, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
vs. : No. 99 - 4999 CIVIL TERM
TIMOTHY J. DISHONG, : CIVIL ACTION - LAW - IN DIVORCE
Defendant : PREVIOUSLY ASSIGNED: J. BAYLEY
1.
Identifying Information:
ORDER
H.
1. The Participant is Timothy J. Dishong.
The Participant's Social Security Number is 203-56-1508.
The Participant's address is 8 Broad Street, Newville, PA 17241.
2. The Alternate Payee is Victoria G. Dishong.
The Social Security Number is 309-76-3313.
The Alternate Payee's address is 700 South Rupp Avenue, Number 10,
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055.
The Alternate Payee's date of birth is July 14, 1961.
3. The parties were married on January 16, 1988, and divorced on June 4, 2002. The
parties have raised claims of equitable distribution of marital property pursuant to
the Pennsylvania Divorce Code.
4. The Plan is the Central Pennsylvania Teamsters Retirement Income Plan 1987.
Method of Dividing Participant's Benefits:
The Plan shall pay to the Alternate Payee a portion of the Participant's vested
accrued benefit under the Plan. The Alternate Payee shall receive a benefit equal to
fifty percent (50%) of the Participant's vested account balance as of March 31, 2002.
2. The Plan shall separately account for the benefits awarded in Paragraph 1 of this
Section II as soon as administrable after this Order has been determined to be a
QDRO. The Alternate Payee shall be credited with net income, loss or expense from
the date set forth in Paragraph 1 of this Section IL
3. The Alternate Payee may elect to receive payment from the Plan in any form in which
benefits may be paid under the Plan to the Participant (other than in the form of a joint
and survivor annuity).
4. The Alternate Payee may select a beneficiary to receive her benefits in the event
the Alternate Payee should die prior to receiving all of her benefits by filing a
beneficiary designation form with the Plan office. In the event the Alternate Payee
should die prior to receiving benefits, the Plan shall pay benefits to a beneficiary
selected by the Alternate Payee on a beneficiary form provided by the Plan office
on request, or if no beneficiary is selected, to the Alternate Payee's estate.
The Alternate Payee may elect to receive payment from the Plan at the
Participant's earliest retirement age, or, if earlier, at the earliest date permitted
under the Plan. For purposes of this paragraph, the Participant's earliest
retirement age means the earlier of (i) the date on which the Participant is entitled
to a distribution under the Plan, or (ii) the later of (a) the date the Participant
attains age 50 or (b) the earliest date on which the Participant could begin
receiving benefits under the Plan if the Participant separated from service.
Note: Generally the Participant's earliest retirement age generally is 57. However,
a Participant with 20 years of service may separate from service and
receive benefits at age 55.
M. Other Provisions:
This Order is intended to constitute a qualified domestic relations order within the
meaning of Section 414(p) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and
Section 206(d) of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended,
and shall be interpreted in a manner consistent with such intention.
2. The Court shall retain jurisdiction to amend this Order to the extent necessary to
establish or maintain its status as a qualified domestic relations order.
It is recognized that the Alternate Payee may elect to commence receiving benefits
before the Participant retires. If the Alternate Payee so requests, the Participant
will cooperate with the Alternate Payee in substantiating a claim or application to
the Plan and shall provide any documentation or information reasonably necessary
to establish their eligibility for benefits.
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Distribution: ?vlanhew J. Eshelman, Esq. ( i 15[?
Timothy J. Dishong, 8 Broad St, Newville, PA 17241
/Richard R. Weiler, CPTPF, PO Box 115223, Reading, PA 19612
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VICTORIA D. DISHONG,
Plaintiff
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TIMOTHY J. DISHONG,
+ Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
No. 99 - 4999 CIVIL TERM
CIVIL ACTION - LAW - IN DIVORCE
PREVIOUSLY ASSIGNED: J. BAYLEY
PLAINTIFF'S MOTION TO MAKE RULE ABSOLUTE
The Plaintiff? Victoria G. Dishong, by and through her allomey, Matthew J. Eshelman,
Esquire, respectfully avers the following:
1. Plaintiff Sled a Motion for Entry of QDRO on October 8, 2002.
2. Your Honorable Court issued a Rule on October 11, 2002, upon the Defendant to
show cause, if any, why a proposed Qualified Domestic Relations Order should not be entered to make
final distribution of the assets and claims in this matter. The Rule was made returnable within 10 days
from the date of service.
3. Service was made upon Defendant on November 1, 2002. See attached Affidavit of
Service.
4. More than 10 days have elapsed from the date of service of the Rule without response.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff respectfully requests your Honorable Court make the rile
absolute and enter the Qualified Domestic Relations Order as requested.
Respectfully
Date:
Matthew J. Eshelman, Esquire
Law Offices of Patrick F. Lauer, Jr.
2108 Market Street, Aztec Building
Camp Hill, Pennsylvania 17011-4706
ID# 72655 Tel. (717) 763-1800
VICTORIA D. DISHONG,
Plaintiff
VS.
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
TIMOTHY J. DISHONG,
Defendant
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I, Matthew J. Eshelman, Esquire, verify that the Rule to Show Cause, dated October
11, 2002, in the above-captioned matter has been served upon the Defendant indicated above
by first class, Certified Mail No. 7000-1670-0005-2769-6068, postage prepaid, return receipt
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No. 99 - 4999 CIVIL TERM
CIVIL ACTION - LAW - IN DIVORCE
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
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NOTICE TO RESUME PRIOR SURNAME
Notice is hereby given that the Plaintiff / defendant in the above matter,
[select one by marking "x"]
prior to the entry of a Final Decree in Divorce,
or ? after the entry of a Final Decree in Divorce dated J 1. n r: y / 1
hereby elects to resume the prior sumame of n r_5 a .t and gives this
written notice avowing his / her intention pursuant to the provisi?o/ns of 54 P.S. 704.
Date:_ 'l - 6 -0`l Zzrl ri,r p/ fi1i Q?
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COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA )
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On the 7 day CL?? 2001
before me, the Prothonotary or the
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.
In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand hereunto set my hand and official
seal. (/l1
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