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EARNEST F. ZIMMERMAN,
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1 KELLY J. ZIMMERMAN,
Defendant
DECREE IN
DI VORCE
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decreed that EW! ST• F.. zIbAtE,RMAN................. , plaintiff,
and .......................KELLY .I..ZIr4teRMAN................. defendant,
are divorced from the bonds of matrimony.
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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. Post7Nwial.4reement. dated, September 14?• 1999, is. heTOY.......
incorporated -but -not -merged into-this•Decree.. ... .••• ?•
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EARNEST F. ZIMMERMAN,
Plaintiff
VS.
KELLY J. ZIMMERMAN,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 99-5804 CIVIL TERM
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE
PRAECIPE TO TRANSMIT RECORD
TO: Prothonotary of Cumberland County:
Please transmit the record, together with the following
information, to the Court for entry of a divorce decree:
1. Ground for divorce: Irretrievable breakdown under
Section 3301(c) of the Divorce Code.
2. Date and manner of service of Complaint: by certified
mail on September 23, 1999. (See Affidavit of Service filed
herein.)
3. Date of execution of the Affidavit of Consent required
by Section 3301(c) of the Divorce Code: by the Plaintiff:
December 27 , 1999; by the Defendant: December 31 , 1999.
4. Related pending claims: None. All claims resolved by
Post-Nuptial Agreement dated September 14, 1999.
5. Date of Execution of Waiver of Notice in Section 2201(c)
Divorce: By the Plaintiff: December 27 , 1999; by the
Defendant: December 31 1999.
SNELB R EMAN & SPARE, P.C.
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SNELBAKER. RLC and C. Snelbaker, Esquire
BRENNEMAN ttorneys for Plaintiff
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II Date: January 5, 2000
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EARNEST F. ZIMMERMAN, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 99- Spot-' CIVIL TERM
VS. CIVIL ACTION - LAW
KELLY J. ZIMMERMAN,
Defendant IN DIVORCE
N 0 T I C E
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 divorce is indignities or irretrievable
breakdown of the marriage, you may request that the court require
you and your spouse to attend marriage counseling prior to a
divorce decree being handed down by the court. A list of
marriage counselors is available in the Office of the
Prothonotary at the Cumberland County Court House, Carlisle. You
are advised that this list is kept as a convenience to you and
you are not bound to choose a counselor from the list. All
necessary arrangements and the cost of counseling sessions are to
be borne by you and your spouse.
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 WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP.
Cumberland County Bar Association
2 Liberty Avenue
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
(717) 249-3166
SNELBA S B NNEMAN,& SPARE, P.C.
OFFICES
SNE LBAKER, By
BRENNEMAN Char C. Snelbaker
& SPARE
II 44 West Main Street
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055-0318
(717) 697-8528
Attorneys for Plaintiff
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EARNEST F. ZIMMERMAN, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 99- S 80 V CIVIL TERM
VS. CIVIL ACTION - LAW
KELLY J. ZIMMERMAN,
Defendant IN DIVORCE
COMPLAINT
1. Plaintiff EARNEST F. ZIMMERMANN is an adult individual
residing at 623 Williams Grove Road, Mechanicsburg (Upper Allen
Township), Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
2. Defendant KELLY J. ZIMMERMAN an adult individual
residing at 3109 Meadow Lane, Harrisburg, Susquehanna Township,
Dauphin County, Pennsylvania.
3. Plaintiff has been a bona fide resident of the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for at least six (6) months
immediately previous to the filing of this complaint.
4. The Plaintiff and Defendant were lawfully joined in
marriage on October 28, 1978 in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
5. There have been no prior actions of divorce or for
annulment between the parties hereto in this or any other
jurisdiction since the date of the marriage averred in Paragraph
4 above.
LAW OFFICE6 6. Neither party is a member of the armed forces of the
SNELOAKER,
BRENNEMAN
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7. The Plaintiff avers as the grounds upon which this
action is based is that the marriage between the parties hereto
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is irretrievably broken.
8. The Plaintiff has been advised that counseling is
and that Plaintiff may have the right to request that
court require the parties to participate in counseling.
9. The parties hereto have resolved all economic issues.
terms of their agreement are set forth in a Post-Nuptial
dated September 14, 1999, which will be filed of record
lin this action.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff requests the court to enter a decree in
divorce divorcing Plaintiff and Defendant from the bonds of
matrimony and to incorporate but not merge the terms of the Post-
Nuptial Agreement dated September 14, 1999 into said decree.
SNELBAK BRENNEMAN, P.C.
By
ichard C. Snelbaker, Esquire
44 West Main Street
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055-0318
(717) 697-8528
Attorneys for Plaintiff
Date: September 20, 1999.
LAW OFFICES
SNELBAKER.
BRENNEMAN
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VERIFICATION
I, EARNEST F. ZIMMERMAN, Plaintiff, verify that the
statements made in the foregoing 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.' `'y/1
Earne F. Zimmerman
Date: September c20(, 1999.
LAW OFFICES
SNELBAKER.
BRENNEMAN
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(EARNEST F. ZIMMERMAN
Plaintiff
VS.
KELLY J. ZIMMERMAN,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 99 - 3-h y CIVIL TERM
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE
AFFIDAVIT
I, EARNEST F. ZIMMERMAN, Plaintiff, being duly sworn
Iaccording to law, deposes and says:
1. I have been advised of the availability of marriage
counseling and understand that I may request that the court
require that my spouse and I participate in counseling.
2. I understand that the court maintains a list of marriage
counselors in the Office of the Prothonotary, which list is
available to me upon request.
3. Being so advised, I do NOT request that the court
require my spouse and I participate in counseling prior to a
divorce decree being handed down by the court.
I understand that false statements herein are made subject
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to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. S 4904 relating to unsworn
falsification to authorities.
Earnest Zimmerman
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Date: September ar; 1999.
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EARNEST F. ZIMMERMAN, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
VS. NO. 99-5804 CIVIL TERM
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
KELLY J. ZIMMERMAN,
Defendant IN DIVORCE
PLAINTIFF'S AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT
UNDER SECTION 3301(C) OF THE DIVORCE CODE
1. A complaint in divorce under Section 3301(c) of the
Divorce Code was filed on September 21, 1999.
2. The marriage of the Plaintiff and the Defendant is
irretrievably broken and ninety (90) days have elapsed from the
Idate 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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Earnest . Zimmerman
(Plaintiff)
Date: December 27, 1999
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EARNEST F. ZIMMERMAN, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
VS. NO. 99-5804 CIVIL TERM
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
KELLY J. ZIMMERMAN,
Defendant IN DIVORCE
DEFENDANT'S AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT
UNDER SECTION 3301(C) OF THE DIVORCE CODE
1. A complaint in divorce under Section 3301(c) of the
Divorce Code was filed on September 21, 1999.
2. The marriage of the Plaintiff and the Defendant is
irretrievably broken and ninety (90) 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. S 4904, relating to
unsworn falsification to authorities.
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Kelly Mmmerman
(Defendant)
Date: December 1999
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EARNEST F. ZIMMERMAN,
Plaintiff
VS.
KELLY J. ZIMMERMAN,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 99-5804 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
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SNELBAKER,
BRENNEMAN
& SPARE
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 before a divorce is granted.
3. 1 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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(EARNEST F. ZIMMERMAN,
Plaintiff
VS.
(KELLY J. ZIMMERMAN,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 99-5804 CIVIL TERM
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE
PLAINTIFF'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 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. S 4904 relating to
unsworn falsification to authorities.
Ear st F. Zimmerman
(Plaintiff)
Date: December 27 , 1999
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EARNEST F. ZIMMERMAN, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
VS. NO. 99-5804 CIVIL TERM
KELLY J. ZIMMERMAN, CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Defendant IN DIVORCE
AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA )
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND SS.
Richard C. Snelbaker, Esquire, being duly sworn according to
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SNELBAKER•
BRENNEMAN
& SPARE
law deposes and says: that he is a principal in the law firm of
Snelbaker, Brenneman & Spare, P.C., being the attorneys for
Earnest F. Zimmerman, the Plaintiff in the above captioned action
in divorce; that on September 21, 1999, he did send to Defendant
Kelly J. Zimmerman by certified mail, return receipt requested,
restricted delivery, a duly certified copy of the Complaint in
Divorce which was filed in the above captioned action as
evidenced by the attached cover letter of the same date and
Receipt for Certified Mail No. Z 489 586 700; that both the
Complaint and cover letter were duly received by Kelly J.
Zimmerman as noted by her signature on the return receipt card
for said certified mail which was received by said Defendant on
September 23, 1999; that a copy of the aforementioned cover
letter dated September 21, 1999 is attached hereto and
.ncorporated by reference herein as "Exhibit All and that the
original Receipt for Certified Mail and the Domestic Return
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SNELBAKER,
BRENNEMAN
& SPARE
Receipt are attached hereto and incorporated by reference herein
as "Exhibit B"; and that the foregoing facts are true and correct
to the best of his knowledge, information and belief.
Ri and C. Snelbaker
Sworn to and subscribed before
Ime this alIN day of December, 1999.
Susan L Z?Nta
Notary Puble
Maehanksbury Bore, Cumberland County
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SNELBAKER, BRENNEMAN & SPARE
A PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION
ATTORNEY5 AT LAW
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MECHANICSBURG. PENNSYLVANIA 17055
RICHARD C SNELBAKER
P. O. BOX 318
KEITH O. BRENNEMAN
PHILIP H. SPARE 717 697 8 52 8 FACSIMILE (70 6977681
September 21, 1999
CERTIFIED MAIL # 489 586 700
Kelly J. Zimmerman
3109 Meadow Lane
Harrisburg, PA 17109
Re: Earnest F. Zimmerman vs. Kelly J. Zimmerman
No. 99-5804 Civil Term
Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County, PA
Dear Mrs. Zimmerman:
As attorney for your husband, Earnest F. Zimmerman, I hereby
serve you with a duly certified copy of a Complaint in Divorce as
filed this date in the Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland
County, Pennsylvania, docketed to No. 99-5804 Civil Term.
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Enclosure
cc: Earnest F. Zimmerman
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EARNEST F. ZIMMERMAN,
Plaintiff,
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
vs. : NO. 99-5804 CIVIL TERM
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
KELLY J. ZIMMERMAN,
: IN DIVORCE
Defendant
PRAECIPE TO FILE POST-NUPTIAL AGREEMENT
TO: Prothonotary of Cumberland County
Please cause the enclosed original counterpart of the Post-Nuptial Agreement
between the parties dated September 14, 1999, to be filed in the above-captioned
action in order to complete the record thereof as cited in the Court's Decree in
Divorce dated January 11, 2000.
SNELBAKER, BRENNEMAN & SPARE, P.C.
By
Ibiehard C. Snelbaker, Esquire
44 West Main Street
(717) 697-8528
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055-0318
Attorneys for Plaintiff
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SNELBAKER,
BRENNEMAN
& SPARE
Dated: April ,?O , 2000
POST-NUPTIAL. AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT made and entered into this / day of
September, 1999, by and between:
EARNEST F. ZIMMERMAN, of 623 Williams Grove
Road, Mechanicsburg (Upper Allen Township),
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, party of the
first part, hereinafter called "Husband",
AND
KELLY J. ZIMMERMAN, of 3109 Meadow Lane,
Harrisburg, (Susquehanna Township), Dauphin
County, Pennsylvania, party of the second
part, hereinafter called "Wife".
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, husband and Wife were married to each other on
October 28, 1978, and last resided together at the marital
residence at 623 W.1111ams Grove Road in the Township of Upper
Allen, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania; and
WHEREAS, during their marriage, the parties accumulated
various assets and property more fully itemized and identified in
a certain list or schedule attached hereto marked "Exhibit All and
incorporated heroin by reference thereto; and
WHEREAS, two children were born of the parties, marriage, to
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BRENNEMAN
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wit: MEREDITH SKYE ZIMMERMAN (born: February 17, 1980), and
WHITNEY MARIE ZIMMERMAN (born: January 13, 1983), hereinafter
collectively called "Children"; and
WHEREAS, certain differences have arisen between the
parties, as a consequence of which the parties have heretofore
separated by Wife's unilateral removal from the marital residence
aforesaid; and
WHEREAS, Husband intends to commence an action in divorce in
Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania,
(hereinafter called "Divorce Action"); and
WHEREAS, the parties agree that their marriage is
irretrievably broken; and
WHEREAS, the parties acknowledge that they have personally
negotiated the terms of this agreement and that neither Richard
C. Snelbaker, Esquire, nor the law firm of Snelbaker, Brenneman &
Space, P.C., has participated in their bargaining, but that this
document has been drafted by said attorney in the capacity as
scrivener only; and
WHEREAS, Husband is independently represented by Richard C.
Snelbaker, Esquire, of the law firm of Snelbaker, Brenneman &
Spare, P.C., and Wife, being aware of her right to legal counsel
and representation,, is not represented by legal counsel; and
WHEREAS, the parties, having a full opportunity to be
advised as to their respective rights, duties and obligations
growing out of their marital status, and each having had a full
opportunity to investigate and evaluate the assets, liabilities
and all other aspects of each other's property and their jointly
held assets and liabilities, have come to an agreement for the
final settlement of their property and affairs.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of these presents and of
uw arr,cas the mutual covenants, promises, terms and conditions hereinafter
SNELOAKER,
BRENNEMAN set forth and to be kept and performed by each party hereto, as
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1 as for other good and valuable considerations, and intending
be legally bound hereby, the parties mutually agree as
lows:
1. INCORPORATION OF PREAMBLE. The foregoing preamble and
are incorporated herein by reference thereto as though
forth in full hereinbelow.
2. DECLARATION AS TO ASSETS AND WAIVER OF EVALUATION. The
arties agree that the items of property set forth in "Exhibit All
re all of the assets which they acquired during their marriage
nd would be the subject of equitable distribution if submitted
o a court for division under the provisions of the Pennsylvania
ivorce Code. The parties declare and agree that they are
amiliar with said assets and hereby waive the evaluation
, although each party declares that he/she has had full
ty to obtain such evaluation.
3. DIVISION OF ASSETS. Contemporaneously with the
tion of this Agreement, the parties agree to divide,
llocate, retain and/or transfer the assets shown on "Exhibit All
follows (the item numbers refer to the corresponding numbers
on "Exhibit All) :
A. Assets to Husband:
1. Marital Real Estate, subject to existing
mortgage loan.
2. Business Real Estate, subject to existing
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BRENNEMAN 3. Rental real estate, subject to existing
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4. Household Goods.
5. Ford Bronco Automobile.
12. Pension Benefits.
13. Corporate Stock.
15. Life Insurance Policies
B. Assets to Wife:
8. Pension Benefits.
9. Automobile.
10. IRA
11. Life Insurance Policy
The parties mutually agree that they will make, execute,
acknowledge and deliver the necessary documents to effect the
foregoing division contemporaneously with the execution and
delivery of this agreement, and they further agree to make,
execute, acknowledge and deliver such further documents as may be
required to effect such division.
4. ADDITIONAL DISTRIBUTION. In addition to the physical
distribution set forth in Paragraph 3 above, Husband covenants
and agrees to pay to Wife the sum of $250,000.00, payable as
follows:
A. Within ten (10) business days after entry of the
final decree in divorce in the Divorce Action, transfer from
Husband's pension account the sum of $50,000.00 to Wife's
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individual retirement account.
B. Pay the balance of said obligation, to wit:
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$200,000.00 ("Principal Sum"), with interest at the rate of
eight per centum (8%) per annum from the date of payment in
Paragraph A above in 119 regular and consecutive monthly
installments each in the amount of $1,673.00 (each such
installment to be applied first to the interest then due and
the remainder paid on account of the Principal Sum), said
installments to be paid on the same numerical date as the
payment date in Paragraph A above commencing on the first
such date of the succeeding month from said date in A above,
and a final installment consisting of the full unpaid
balance of the Principal Sum (and any then accrued interest)
to be paid on the 120th month following the payment in
Paragraph A above. Husband shall have the right to prepay
all or any part of said Principal Sum at any time or times
without premium or penalty; however, any partial prepayment
shall not excuse the payment of subsequent installments in
accordance with the monthly schedule aforesaid until all
sums due hereunder are paid in full.
The foregoing obligation shall be evidenced by a promissory
judgment note which shall not be entered as or judgment except
after Husband's default as defined in said note; said note to be
delivered to Wife at the time of making the payment in Paragraph
A above.
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BRENNEMA
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Business Real Estate (Items A.1 and A.2 on "Exhibit A") in
accordance with their respective terms and to indemnify Wife
against any and all liability of said obligations.
6. FUTURE OBLIGATIONS. The parties agree that any and all
obligations incurred subsequent to the date of this Agreement
shall be the sole and separate liability and responsibility of
the party incurring the obligation, and each party agrees that
he/she will not incur or attempt to incur any obligation for or
on behalf of the other party, and will indemnify and hold
harmless the other party of and from any and all liability
arising from any such future obligation.
7. DIVORCE. The parties agree to terminate their marriage
by mutual consent without counselling and each agrees to make and
execute the necessary affidavits and consents to procure a
consensual divorce under the provisions of the Pennsylvania
Divorce code, such documents to be filed in the Divorce Action
aforesaid. This agreement and the terms and conditions herein,
as well as the enforcement of said terms, shall not be and is/are
not contingent upon the issuance of a final decree of divorce in
the Divorce Action.
8. REL
specifically
party hereby
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SNELOAKER.
BRENNEMAN
& by reason of
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EASE OF RIGHTS UNDER DIVORCE
provided to the contrary in
waives and forever releases
all claims which either may
and pursuant to the Pennsyl
CODE. Except only as
this Agreement, each
the other party of and
have against the other
?ania Divorce Code (and
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the divorce law of any other jurisdiction) including, but not
limited to, alimony, alimony pendente lite, equitable
distribution of marital property, counsel fees, costs and
expenses; except that the performance of the obligations
hereunder may be enforced by any remedies under said Divorce
Code.
9. INDIVIDUAL PROPERTY. Except only as may be provided
specifically to the contrary hereinabove, each party shall retain
all property, real, personal or otherwise, which is presently
titled in her or his name and ownership, whether or not said
property is or would be deemed to be marital property under the
Pennsylvania Divorce Code, and each party hereby expressly
releases the other of and from any and all right of equitable
distribution in and to said individually owned property of such
other party, including, but not limited to, the respective
pension rights and plans of the parties.
10. GENERAL RELEASE. Husband relinquishes his inchoate
intestate right in the estate of Wife, and Wife relinquishes her
inchoate intestate right in the estate of Husband, and each of
the parties hereto by these presents, for himself or herself, his
or her heirs, executors, administrators or assigns, does hereby
remise; release, quit-claim and forever discharge the other party
hereto, his or her heirs, executors, administrators or assigns,
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or nature, for or because of any matter or thing done, omitted or
suffered to be done by such other party prior to the date hereof,
except that this release shall in no way exonerate or discharge
either party from the obligations and promises made and imposed
by reason of this Agreement. This Agreement shall not be
construed to affect or bar the right of either party to an
absolute divorce on legal and truthful grounds if they now exist
or may hereafter arise, this Agreement being intended to provide
a definite and orderly method of resolving the various property
and business transactions between the parties, and not being
intended as an agreement by either party not to defend against a
suit in divorce commenced by either party or in any other way to
be regarded as a waiver of any right by either party to
participate in the litigation of any such action, with the
exception of any rights, however, as previously released by this
Agreement with regard to alimony, alimony pendente lite,
equitable distribution of property, counsel fees, costs and
expenses, other than the enforcement or performance of this
Agreement which may be instituted pursuant to the remedies
available under the Pennsylvania Divorce code.
11. CHILD'S CUSTODY.
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A. LEGAL CUSTODY. The parties shall share legal custody of
their daughter, Whitney, as defined in 23 Pa. C.S. § 5302: the
legal right to make major decisions affecting the best interests
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of said minor child including, but not limited to, medical,
religious and educational decisions.
B. PRIMARY PHYSICAL CUSTODY. Husband shall have the actual
physical possession and control of Whitney except during times
when the parties shall agree otherwise.
12. CHILDREN'S SUPPORT. Husband agrees to support and
maintain the children individually according to law (including
maintenance of health insurance) without contribution from Wife
as long as each child resides with Husband at his home.
13. CHILDRENIS EDUCATION. The parties agree to pay on a
prorata basis (60% by Husband and 40% by Wife) for the benefit of
each of the Children the amounts required to provide the
following itemized items so as to provide a conventional four-
year college education at a school mutually selected by the
parties (provided that said education commences within the year
following highschool graduation and that said 4 years are
consecutive) : tuition, room rent, board, books and required
supplies. The parties agree to pay said items as billed,
incurred or as become due and payable as the case may be. If
either party should be required to make payment of the expense
otherwise to be shared hereunder, the other party shall
immediately thereafter reimburse the advancing party for such
prorata share. Any non-payment hereunder may be set-off against
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parties shall be
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paragraph 14B hereinbelow to discharge prorata their obligations
under this paragraph 13.
14. CHILDREN'S ASSETS. A. The parties acknowledge that
they hold title to the 1995 Honda automobile for the benefit of
their daughter, Meredith, and will cooperate in continuing said
arrangement until it becomes appropriate to deliver full title to
Meredith.
B. The parties acknowledge that a certificate of deposit at
Fulton Bank is registered to them as a fund for the Children's
post-highschool education. The parties agree to cooperate in
withdrawing the money represented by said certificate and
disperse the funds as required to provide such education.
15. SURVIVAL OF AGREEMENT. It is the intention of the
parties that this Agreement shall survive any action in divorce
which may be instituted or prosecuted by either party, and no
order, judgment or decree of divorce, temporary, interlocutory,
final or permanent, shall affect or modify the terms of this
Agreement, but said Agreement may be enforced by any remedy at
law or in equity, including enforcement proceedings under the
Pennsylvania Divorce Code.
16. COOPERATION. The parties agree to cooperate with each
other and to make, execute, acknowledge and deliver such
instruments and take such further action as may hereafter be
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II 17. VOLUNTARY EXECUTION. Each party acknowledges that the
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Agreement is fair and equitable, that it is being entered into
voluntarily, with full knowledge of the assets of both parties,
and that it is not the result of any duress or undue influence.
The parties acknowledge that they have been furnished with all
information relating to the financial affairs of the other which
has been requested by each of them or by their respective
counsel.
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18. 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. The parties acknowledge and agree that the
provisions of this Agreement with respect to the distribution and
division of marital and separate property are fair, equitable and
satisfactory to them based on the length of their marriage and
other relevant factors which have been taken into consideration
by the parties. Both parties hereby accept the provisions of
this Agreement with respect to the division of property in lieu
of and in full and final settlement and satisfaction of all
claims and demands that they may now have or hereafter have
against the other for equitable distribution of their property by
any court of competent jurisdiction pursuant to the Divorce Code
or any amendments thereto. Each party voluntarily and
intelligently waives and relinquishes any right to seek a court
ordered determination and distribution of marital property, but
nothing herein contained shall constitute a waiver by either
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party of any rights to seek the relief of any court for the
purpose of enforcing the provisions of this Agreement.
19. WAIVER. The waiver of any term, condition, clause or
provision of this Agreement shall in no way be deemed or
considered a waiver of any other term, condition, clause or
provision of this Agreement.
20. APPLICABLE LAW. This Agreement shall be construed,
interpreted and enforced according to the laws of the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
21. HEADINGS. The headings or titles of the numbered
paragraphs of this Agreement have been used only for the purposes
of convenience and shall not be resorted to for the purposes of
interpretation or construction of the text of this Agreement.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have hereunto set their
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respective hands and seals the day and year first above written
intending, thereby to legally bind themselves, their heirs,
personal representatives and assigns.
WITNESSED BY:
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KeYly immerman
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EYHIBIT A
MARITAL ASSETS OF THE PARTIES
IA. ASSETS OWNED JOINTLY BY THE PARTIES:
1. Marital residential real estate at 623 Williams
Grove Road, Upper Allen Township, Cumberland County,
Pennsylvania (Deed: 145-773).
2. Business real estate at 6 and 110 East Allen Street,
Borough of Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County,
Pennsylvania (Deed: 103-1188; Deed: 31-0-885).
3. Rental real estate:
a. 56 East Main Street, Borough of Mechanicsburg,
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania (Deed: 33-T-286).
b. 412 Valley Street, Borough of Mechanicsburg,
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania (Deed: 32-M-246).
C. 106 and 108 West Keller Street, Borough of
Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
(Deed: 117-783).
d. 110 West Keller Street, Borough of Mechanicsburg,
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania (Deed 103-1190;
Deed: 35-N-821).
e. 919 and 921 Spring Circle, Monroe Township,
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania (Deed: 34-M-750)
4. Household goods at 623 Williams Grove Road.
5. 1990 Ford Bronco truck.
6. 1995 Honda automobile (beneficially owned by
Meredith Zimmerman).
7. Certificate(s) of Deposit at Fulton Bank
(beneficially owned by Children).
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EXHIBIT A
MARITAL ASSETS OF THE PARTIES -- Continued
B. ASSETS OWNED INDIVIDUALLY BY WIFE:
8. Pension benefits through past and present employers,
including, but not limited to, Inners & Davis Associates
and Pinnacle Health System.
9. 1998 Honda automobile.
10. Individual Retirement Account (IRA).
11. Life insurance: Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance
Company Policy #11 775 512.
12. Pension benefits through employer, Zimmerman Plumbing,
Heating and Air Conditioning, Inc.
13. Corporate stock of Zimmerman Plumbing, Heating
& Air Conditioning, Inc.
14. 1998 Honda automobile (beneficially owned by
Whitney Zimmerman).
15. Life Insurance Policies issued by:
A. Fidelity & Guaranty Life Insurance Company,
#U7D2099.
B. Metropolitan Life Insurance Company,
#783 134 822 A.
C. New England Life Insurance Company,
#Y024189.
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COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA )
SS.
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND 1
On this, the O? day of Jx? , 1999, before
me, a Notary Public in and for said Commonwealth and County, the
undersigned officer, personally appeared EARNEST F. ZIMMERMAN,
known to me (or satisfactorily proven) to be the person whose
name is subscribed to the within Post-Nuptial Agreement, and
known as "Husband" therein, and acknowledged that he executed the
same for the purposes therein contained.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I hereunto set my hand and official
Notanai seas
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COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA )
SS.
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND )
On this, the day of 1999, before
me, a Notary Public in and for said Commonwealth and County, the
undersigned officer, personally appeared KELLY J. ZIMMERMAN,
known to me (or satisfactorily proven) to be the person whose
name is subscribed to the within Post-Nuptial Agreement, and
known as "Wife" therein, and acknowledged that she executed the
same fci the purposes therein contained.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I hereunto set my hand and official
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EARNEST F. ZIMMERMAN,
Plaintiff
vs.
KELLY J. ZIMMERMAN,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 99-5804
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE
RULE TO SHOW CAUSE
AND NOW, this )-? day of August, 2004, Plaintiff is hereby directed to
show cause, if any, why the relief requested in Defendant's Petition for Contempt and
Special Relief should not be granted.
Rule returnable _0 days from service.
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EARNEST F. ZIMMERMAN,
Plaintiff
VS.
KELLY J. ZIMMERMAN,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 99-5804
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE
PETITION FOR CONTEMPT AND SPECIAL RELIEF
AND NOW, comes the Defendant, KELLY J. ZIMMERMAN, by and through
her attorneys, James, Smith, Dietterick & Connelly, LLP, and petitions this Honorable
Court for a finding of contempt against Plaintiff, Earnest F. Zimmerman. Further,
Defendant request special relief in the nature of the establishment of a payment schedule
for Plaintiff with regard to obligations conferred upon him by the Decree in Divorce so as
to ensure the timely payment of said obligations in the future. In support thereof,
Defendant avers as follows:
The parties to this action were divorced by Decree of this Honorable Court
on January 11, 2000. A true and correct copy of the Decree in Divorce is attached hereto
as Exhibit "A" and incorporated herein by reference as if set forth in full.
The Decree in Divorce incorporated, but did not merge, a Post-Nuptial
Agreement entered into between the parties prior to divorce dated September 14, 1999.
A true and correct copy of the Post-Nuptial Agreement is attached hereto as Exhibit "B"
and incorporated herein by reference as if set forth in full.
3. The Post-Nuptial Agreement provided in pertinent part as follows:
In addition to the physical distribution set forth in Paragraph 3
above, Husband covenants and agrees to pay to Wife the sum of
$250,000.00, payable as follows:
A. Within ten (10) business days after entry of the final decree in
divorce in the Divorce Action, transfers from Husband's pension
account in the sum of $50,000.00 to Wife's individual retirement
account.
B. Pay the balance of said obligation, to wit: $200,000.00
("Principal Sum"), with interest at the rate of eight per centum (8%)
per annum from the date of payment in Paragraph A above in 119
regular and consecutive monthly installments each in the amount of
$1,673.00 (each such installment to be applied first to the interest
then due and the remainder paid on account of the Principal Sum),
said installments to be paid on the same numerical date as the
payment date in Paragraph A above commencing on the first such
date of the succeeding month from said date in A above, and a final
installment consisting of the full unpaid balance of the Principal
Sum (and any then accrued interest) to be paid on the 120'h month
following the payment in Paragraph A above. Husband shall have
the right to prepay all or any part of said Principal Sum at any time
or times without premium or penalty; however, any partial
prepayment shall not excuse the payment of subsequent installments
in accordance with the monthly schedule aforesaid until all sums
due hereunder are paid in full.
The foregoing obligation shall be evidenced by a promissory
judgment note which shall not be entered as or judgment except
after Husband's default as defined in said note; said note to be
delivered to Wife at the time of making the payment in Paragraph A
above.
(Exhibit "B", 14).
4. The payment required in subpart A. of the afore-cited provisions of the
Post-Nuptial Agreement was made by Plaintiff in accordance with the document.
Pursuant to the Post-Nuptial Agreement, the monthly payment owed from
Plaintiff to Defendant in the amount of$1,673.00 as detailed in subpart B. is required "to
be paid on the same numerical date as the payment date in Paragraph A", or "ten (10)
business days after entry of the final decree in divorce in the Divorce Action." (Exhibit
"B", 114A. & B.). The Promissory Note referenced in the Post-Nuptial Agreement is
attached hereto as Exhibit "C" and incorporated herein by reference as if set forth in full.
6. Calculating the time prescribed by the foregoing provisions, Plaintiffs
monthly installment payment pursuant to paragraph four (4) of the Post-Nuptial
Agreement is due on the 25th of each month. The Decree in Divorce was entered January
11, 2000 (see Exhibit "A"); January 11, 2000 was a Tuesday; ten (10) business days from
January 11, 2000, excluding intervening weekends, was January 25, 2000.
7. Plaintiff has not made the monthly installment payment on the same day
since the inception of the obligation and has rarely, if ever, made the payment on or
before the 25th of the month in which the payment is due.
8. Even when payment is received by Defendant, the check written by
Plaintiff is often dated weeks before the check is actually received by Defendant.
9. Despite Defendant's repeated and consistent insistence on the timely
payment of the obligation, Plaintiff refuses to comply with the time requirements of
imposed by the Post-Nuptial Agreement.
10. In 2004, Plaintiffs erratic and inconsistent payment of the obligation
imposed by the Post-Nuptial Agreement is demonstrated by the following chronology of
payments:
1/5/04: December payment received;
1/31/04: January payment received;
4/4/04: February payment received;
4/7/04: March payment received;
5/19/04: April and May payments received;
7/7/04: June payment received;
8/3/04: July payment received;
To date: No August payment received.
11. Plaintiffs failure to regularly and timely make payment of the obligation
precludes Defendant from accounting for the monies owed to her in her monthly budget
calculation or otherwise counting on the payment of the monies from Plaintiff.
12. Plaintiff has recently instructed Defendant not to contact him or leave
messages for him concerning the issues addressed herein, leaving Defendant no option
but to invoke the authority of this Honorable Court to ensure timely payment of the
obligation.
13. Plaintiffs pattern of untimely and inconsistent payment of the obligations
imposed upon him by the provisions of the Post-Nuptial Agreement constitute a breach of
said Agreement.
14. Moreover, Plaintiffs pattern of untimely and inconsistent payment of the
obligations imposed upon him by the provisions of the Post-Nuptial Agreement, as
incorporated into the Decree in Divorce, renders Plaintiff in contempt of the Decree for
which this Honorable Court may impose appropriate sanction, or take appropriate
measures to ensure Plaintiffs compliance with the Decree and the Post-Nuptial
Agreement. 23 Pa.C.S.A. §3502(e).
15. Plaintiffs conduct is wanton, willful, and in direct contradiction of the
terms of the Post-Nuptial Agreement as agreed to by the parties and incorporated into this
Honorable Court's Decree in Divorce.
1 6. The establishment of a precise payment date on which Plaintiffs payment
is due under the provisions of the Post-Nuptial Agreement is required so as to avoid
further untimely payments of the obligation to Defendant.
IT Defendant has incurred counsel fees in the preparation and presentation of
the within Petition, occasioned by Plaintiffs contempt of the Decree in Divorce and
refusal to resolve the matter without the need for court involvement, for which Plaintiff
should be responsible.
WHEREFORE, Defendant, Kelly J. Zimmerman, respectfully requests that this
Honorable Court award Defendant the following relief:
(a) Find Plaintiff, Earnest F. Zimmerman, in contempt of the Decree in
Divorce issued January 11, 2000;
(b) Find that all monthly payments owing from Plaintiff to Defendant
pursuant to paragraph four (4)B. of the Post-Nuptial Agreement be paid to
and received by Defendant on or before the 25th day of each month, and
impose penalties for the non-payment or late payment of the obligation in
the event the payment is not received on the date required;
(c) Require Plaintiff to pay Defendant's counsel the sum of $500.00
representing the costs incurred in the preparation and presentation of the
within Petition.
Respectfully submitted,
JAMES, SMITH, DIETTERICK & CONNELLY, LLP
Date: August 19, 2004 L"-j Q
JARAD W. HANDELM N, ESQUIRE
I.D. No. 82629
P.O. Box 650
Hershey, PA 17033
(717) 533-3280
Attorneys for Defendant, Kelly J. Zimmerman
VERIFICATION
The undersigned, KELLY J. ZIMMERMAN, hereby verifies that the facts set forth in the
foregoing document are true and correct to the best of her knowledge, information and belief and
further states that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. Section
4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
KELLY J. Z l RMAN
Exhibit A
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and ....................... KELLY.J,.ZImBW................. 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
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Exhibit B
POST-NUPTIAL AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT made and entered into this day of
, 1999, by and between:
EARNEST F. ZIMMERMAN, of 623 Williams Grove
Road, Mechanicsburg (Upper Allen Township),
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, party of the
first part, hereinafter called "Husband",
AND
KELLY J. ZIMMERMAN, of 921 Spring Circle,
Mechanicsburg (Monroe Township), Cumberland
County, Pennsylvania, party of the second
part, hereinafter called "Wife".
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, Husband and Wife were married to each other on
October 28, 1978, and last resided together at the marital
residence at 623 Williams Grove Road in the Township of Upper
Allen, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania; and
WHEREAS, during their marriage, the parties accumulated
various assets and property more fully itemized and identified in
a certain list or schedule attached hereto marked "Exhibit All and
incorporated herein by reference thereto; and
WHEREAS, two children were born of the parties, marriage, to
wit: MEREDITH SKYE ZIMMERMAN (born: February 17, 1980), and
WHITNEY MARIE ZIMMERMAN (born: January 13, 1983), hereinafter
collectively called "Children"; and
WHEREAS, certain differences have arisen between the
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1? separated by Wife's unilateral removal from the marital residence
aforesaid; and
WHEREAS, Husband intends to commence an action in divorce in
Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania,
(hereinafter called "Divorce Action") ; and
WHEREAS, the parties agree that their marriage is
irretrievably broken; and
WHEREAS, the parties acknowledge that they have personally
ated the terms of this agreement and that neither Richard
. Snelbaker, Esquire, nor the law firm of Snelbaker, Brenneman &
, P.C., has participated in their bargaining, but that this
has been drafted by said attorney in the capacity as
scrivener only; and
WHEREAS, Husband is independently represented by Richard C.
Snelbaker, Esquire, of the law firm of Snelbaker, Brenneman &
Spare, P.C., and Wife, being aware of her right to legal counsel
and representation, is not represented by legal counsel; and
WHEREAS, the parties, having a full opportunity to be
advised as to their respective rights, duties and obligations
growing out of their marital status, and each having had a full
opportunity to investigate and evaluate the assets, liabilities
and all other aspects of each other's property and their jointly
held assets and liabilities, have come to an agreement for the
final settl-!ment of their property and affairs.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of these presents and of
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the mutual covenants, promises, terms and conditions hereinafter
set forth and to be kept and performed by each party hereto, as
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11 as for other good and valuable considerations, and intending
be legally bound hereby, the parties mutually agree as
1. INCORPORATION OF PREAMBLE. The foregoing preamble and
are incorporated herein by reference thereto as though
forth in full hereinbelow.
2. DECLARATION AS TO ASSETS AND WAIVER OF EVALUATION. The
agree that the items of property set forth in "Exhibit All
all of the assets which they acquired during their marriage
would be the subject of equitable distribution if submitted
a court for division under the provisions of the Pennsylvania
ivorce Code. The parties declare and agree that they are
liar with said assets and hereby waive the evaluation
, although each party declares that he/she has had full
ty to obtain such evaluation.
3. DIVISION OF ASSETS. Contemporaneously with the
of this Agreement, the parties agree to divide,
locate, retain and/or transfer the assets shown on "Exhibit All
follows (the item numbers refer to the corresponding numbers
on "Exhibit AI'):
A. Assets to Husband:
1. Marital Real Estate, subject to existing
mortgage: loan.
2. Business Real Estate, subject to existing
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4. Household Goods.
5. Ford Bronco Automobile.
12. Pension Benefits.
13. Corporate Stock.
15. Life Insurance Policies
B. Assets to Wife:
8. Pension Benefits.
9. Automobile.
10. IRA
11. Life Insurance Policy
The parties mutually agree that they will make, execute,
acknowledge and deliver the necessary documents to effect the
foregoing division contemporaneously with the execution and
delivery of this agreement, and they further agree to make,
execute, acknowledge and deliver such further documents as may be
required to effect such division.
4. ADDITIONAL DISTRIBUTION. In addition to the physical
distribution set forth in Paragraph 3 above, Husband covenants
and agrees to pay to Wife the sum of $250,000.00, payable as
follows:
A. Within ten (10) business days after entry of the
final decree in divorce in the Divorce Action, transfer from
Husband's pension account the sum of $50,000.00 to Wife's
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$200,000.00 ("Principal Sum"), with interest at the rate of
eight per centum (8%) per annum from the date of payment in
Paragraph A above in 119 regular and consecutive monthly
installments each in the amount of $1,673.00 (each such
installment to be applied first to the interest then due and
the remainder paid on account of the Principal Sum), said
installments to be paid on the same numerical date as the
payment date in Paragraph A above commencing on the first
such date of the succeeding month from said date in A above,
and a final installment consisting of the full unpaid
balance of the Principal Sum (and any then accrued interest)
to be paid on the 120th month following the payment in
Paragraph A above. Husband shall have the right to prepay
all or any part of said Principa_ Sum at any time or times
without premium or penalty; however, any partial prepayment
shall not excuse the payment of subsequent installments in
accordance with the monthly schedule aforesaid until all
sums due hereunder are paid in full.
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The foregoing obligation shall be evidenced by a promissory
judgment note which shall not be entered as or judgment except
after Husband's default as defined in said note; said note to be
delivered to Wife at the time of making the payment in Paragraph
A above.
5. Existing Debts. Husband agrees to pay and discharge the
mortgage loans secured on the Marital Residential Real Estate and
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Business Real Estate (Items A.1 and A.2 on "Exhibit A") in
accordance with their respective terms and to indemnify Wife
against any and all liability of said obligations.
6. FUTURE OBLIGATIONS. The parties agree that any and all
obligations incurred subsequent to the date of this Agreement
shall be the sole and separate liability and responsibility of
the party incurring the obligation, and each party agrees that
he/she will not incur or attempt to incur any obligation for or
on behalf of the other party, and will indemnify and hold
harmless the other party of and from any and all liability
arising from any such future obligation.
7. DIVORCE. The parties agree to terminate their marriage
by mutual consent without counselling and each agrees to make and
execute the necessary affidavits and consents to procure a
consensual divorce under the provisions of the Pennsylvania
Divorce Code, such documents to be filed in the Divorce Action
aforesaid. This agreement and the terms and conditions herein,
as well as the enforcement of said terms, shall not be and is/are
not contingent upon the issuance of a final decree of divorce in
the Divorce Action.
8. RELEASE OF RIGHTS UNDER DIVORCE CODE. Except only as
specifically provided to the contrary in this Agreement, each
party hereby waives and forever releases the other party of and
?w•, from any and all claims which either may have against the other
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the divorce law of any other jurisdiction) including, but not
limited to, alimony, alimony pendente lite, equitable
distribution of marital property, counsel fees, costs and
expenses; except that the performance of the obligations
hereunder may be enforced by any remedies under said Divorce
Code.
9. INDIVIDUAL PROPERTY. Except only as may be provided
specifically to the contrary hereinabove, each party shall retain
all property, real, personal or otherwise, which is presently
titled in her or his name and ownership, whether or not said
property is or would be deemed to be marital property under the
Pennsylvania Divorce Code, and each party hereby expressly
releases the other of and from any and all right of equitable
distribution in and to said individually owned property of such
other party, including, but not limited to, the respective
pension rights and plans of the parties.
10. GENERAL RELEASE. Husband relinquishes his inchoate
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intestate right in the estate of wife, and Wife relinquishes her
inchoate intestate right in the estate of Husband, and each of
the parties hereto by these presents, for himself or herself, his
or her heirs, executors, administrators or assigns, does hereby
remise, release, quit-claim and forever discharge the other party
hereto, his or her heirs, executors, administrators or assigns,
or any of them, of any and all claims, demands, damages, actions,
causes of action or suits at law or in equity of whatsoever kind
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or nature, for or because of any matter or thing done, omitted or
suffered to be done by such other party prior to the date hereof,
except that this release shall in no way exonerate or discharge
either party from the obligations and promises made and imposed
by reason of this Agreement. This Agreement shall not be
construed to affect or bar the right of either party to an
absolute divorce on legal and truthful grounds if they now exist
or may hereafter arise, this Agreement being intended to provide
a definite and orderly method of resolving the various property
and business transactions between the parties, and not being
intended as an agreement by either party not to defend against a
suit in divorce commenced by either party or in any other way to
be regarded as a waiver of any right by either party to
participate in the litigation of any such action, with the
exception of any rights, however, as previously released by this
Agreement with regard to alimony, alimony pendente lite,
equitable distribution of property, counsel fees, costs and
expenses, other than the enforcement or performance of this
Agreement which may be instituted pursuant to the remedies
available under the Pennsylvania Divorce Code.
11. CHILD'S CUSTODY.
A. LEGAL CUSTODY
The parties shall share legal custody of
their daughter, Whitney, as defined in 23 Pa. C.S. § 5302: the
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of said minor child including, but not limited to, medical,
religious and educational decisions.
B. PRIMARY PHYSICAL CUSTODY. Husband shall have the actual
physical possession and control of Whitney except during times
when the parties shall agree otherwise.
12. CHILDREN'S SUPPORT. Husband agrees to support and
maintain the Children individually according to law (including
maintenance of health insurance) without contribution from Wife
as long as each child resides with Husband at his home.
13. CHILDREN'S EDUCATION. The parties agree to pay on a
prorata basis (60% by Husband and 40% by Wife) for the benefit of
each of the Children the amounts required to provide the
following itemized items so as to provide a conventional four-
year college education at a school mutually selected by the
parties (provided that said education commences within the year
following highschool graduation and that said 4 years are
consecutive): tuition, room rent, board, books and required
supplies. The parties agree to pay said items as billed,
incurred or as become due and payable as the case may be. If
either party should be required to make payment of the expense
otherwise to be shared hereunder, the other party shall
immediately thereafter reimburse the advancing party for such
prorata share. Any non-payment hereunder may be set-off against
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entitled to use the college funds as more fully identified in
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paragraph 14B hereinbelow to discharge prorata their obligations
under this paragraph 13.
24. CHILDREN'S ASSETS. A. The parties acknowledge that
they hold title to the 1995 Honda automobile for the benefit of
their daughter, Meredith, and will cooperate in continuing said
arrangement until it becomes appropriate to deliver full title to
Meredith.
B. The parties acknowledge that a certificate of deposit at
Fulton Bank is registered to them as a fund for the Children's
post-highschool education. The parties agree to cooperate in
withdrawing the money represented by said certificate and
disperse the funds as required to provide such education.
15. SURVIVAL OF AGREEMENT. It is the intention of the
parties that this Agreement shall survive any action in divorce
which may be instituted or prosecuted by either party, and no
order, judgment or decree of divorce, temporary, interlocutory,
final or permanent, shall affect or modify the terms of this
Agreement, but said Agreement may be enforced by any remedy at
law or in equity, including enforcement proceedings under the
Pennsylvania Divorce Code.
16. COOPERATION. The parties agree to cooperate with each
other and to make, execute, acknowledge and deliver such
instruments and take such further action as may hereafter be
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II 17. VOLUNTARY EXECUTION. Each party acknowledges that the
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Agreement is fair and equitable, that it is being entered into
voluntarily, with full knowledge of the assets of both parties,
and that it is not the result of any duress or undue influence.
The parties acknowledge that they have been furnished with all
information relating to the financial affairs of the other which
has been requested by each of them or by their respective
counsel.
18. ENTIRE AGREEMENT. This Agreement contains the entire
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understanding of the parties and there are no representations,
warranties, covenants or undertakings other than those expressly
set forth herein. The parties acknowledge and agree that the
provisions of this Agreement with respect to the distribution and
division of marital and separate property are fair, equitable and
satisfactory to them based on the length of their marriage and
other relevant factors which have been taken into consideration
by the parties. Both parties hereby accept the provisions of
this Agreement with respect to the division of property in lieu
of and in full and final settlement and satisfaction of all
claims and demands that they may now have or hereafter have
against the other for equitable distribution of their property by
any court of competent jurisdiction pursuant to the Divorce Code
or any amendments thereto. Each party voluntarily and
intelligently waives and relinquishes any right to seek a court
ordered determination and distribution of marital property, but
nothing herein contained shall constitute a waiver by either
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party of any rights to seek the relief of any court for the
purpose of enforcing the provisions of this Agreement.
14. WAIVER. The waiver of any term, condition, clause or
provision of this Agreement shall in no way be deemed or
considered a waiver of any other term, condition, clause or
provision of this Agreement.
20. APPLICABLE LAW. This Agreement shall be construed,
interpreted and enforced according to the laws of the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
21. HEADINGS. The headings or titles of the numbered
paragraphs of this Agreement have been used only for the purposes
of convenience and shall not be resorted to for the purposes of
interpretation or construction of the text of this Agreement.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have hereunto set their
respective hands and seals the day and year first above written
intending, thereby to legally bind themselves, their heirs,
personal representatives and assigns.
WITNESSED BY:
(SEAL)
Earnest F. Zimmerman
(SEAL)
Kelly J. Zimmerman
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EXHIBIT A
MARITAL ASSETS OF THE PARTIES
1. Marital residential real estate at 623 Williams
Grove Road, Upper Allen Township, Cumberland County,
Pennsylvania (Deed: 145-773).
2. Business real estate at 6 and 110 East Allen Street,
Borough of Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County,
Pennsylvania (Deed: 103-1188; Deed: 31-0-885).
3. Rental real estate:
a. 56 East Main Street, Borough of Mechanicsburg,
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania (Deed: 33-T-286).
b. 412 Valley Street, Borough of Mechanicsburg,
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania (Deed: 32-M-246).
C. 106 and 108 West Keller Street, Borough of
Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
(Deed: 117-783).
d. 110 West Keller Street, Borough of Mechanicsburg,
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania (Deed 103-1190;
Deed: 35-N-821).
e. 919 and 921 Spring Circle, Monroe Township,
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania (Deed: 34-M-750)
4. Household goods at 623 Williams Grove Road.
5. 1990 Ford Bronco truck.
6. 1995 Honda automobile (beneficially owned by
Meredith Zimmerman).
7. Certificate(s) of Deposit at Fulton Bank
(beneficially owned by Children).
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EXHIBIT A
MARITAL ASSETS OF THE PARTIES -- Continued
B. ASSETS OWNED INDIVIDUALLY BY WIFE:
8. Pension benefits through past and present employers,
including, but not limited to, Inners & Davis Associates
and Pinnacle Health System.
9. 1998 Honda automobile.
10. Individual Retirement Account (IRA).
11. Life insurance: Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance
Company Policy #11 775 512.
12. Pension benefits through employer, Zimmerman Plumbing,
Heating and Air Conditioning, Inc.
13. Corporate stock of Zimmerman Plumbing, Heating
& Air Conditioning, Inc.
14. 1998 Honda automobile (beneficially owned by
Whitney Zimmerman).
15. Life Insurance Policies issued by:
A. Fidelity & Guaranty Life Insurance Company,
#U7D2099.
B. Metropolitan Life Insurance company,
#783 134 822 A.
C. New England Life Insurance Company,
#Y024189.
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On this, the
day of
, 1999, before
me, a Notary Public in and for said Commonwealth and County, the
undersigned officer, personally appeared EARNEST F. ZIMMERMAN,
known to me (or satisfactorily proven) to be the person whose
name is subscribed to the within Post-Nuptial Agreement, and
known as "Husband" therein, and acknowledged that he executed the
same for the purposes therein contained.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I hereunto set my hand and official
seal.
Notary Public
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA )
SS.
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND )
On this, the day of 1999, before
me, a Notary Public in and for said Commonwealth and County, the
undersigned officer, personally appeared KELLY J. ZIMMERMAN,
known to me (or satisfactorily proven) to be the person whose
name is subscribed to the within Post-Nuptial Agreement, and
known as "Wife" therein, and acknowledged that she executed the
same for the purposes therein contained.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I hereunto set my hand and official
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Exhibit C
PROMISSORY 1TJD =MENT NOTE
$200,000.00
March 1, 2000
In the installments and at the times set forth hereinbelow, I, the undersigned
Makers hereby promise to pay to Kelly J. Zimmerman (Payees) or her assigns, the
sum of Two Hundred Thousand and 00/100 ($200,000.00) Dollars (the "Principal
Sum"), without defalcation, value received, with interest at the rate of eight per
centum (8%) per annum, said Principal Sum and interest to be paid in one hundred
nineteen (119) regular and consecutive monthly installments in the amount of One
Thousand Six Hundred Seventy-three and No/100 ($1,673.00) each (each such
payment to be applied first to interest on the unpaid balance of the Principal Sum
and the balance applied on the Principal sum) and a final installment on March 1,
2010 comprised of interest as aforesaid and the remaining unpaid balance of the
Principal Sum.
It is understood and agreed that Maker shall have the right to prepay any
part of the Principal Sum prior to the dates for payment of the installments
aforesaid.
And further I do hereby authorize and empower the Prothonotary or any
attorney of any court of record of Pennsylvania or elsewhere to appear for and enter
judgment against me for the above principal sum and interest, with costs of the
action, with or without declaration or complaint, release of all errors, without stay
of execution, and with five per centum (5%) added for collection fees; and I also
waive the right of inquisition on any real estate which may be levied upon to collect
the obligations evidenced by this Note and I voluntarily condemn the same and
authorize the Prothonotary to enter said voluntary condemnation upon any Writ of
Execution issued upon the judgment or judgments entered hereon; and I further
agree that any property, real, personal or mixed, may be sold on, through and by
any Writ of execution issued upon the judgment or judgments entered hereon, and
further waive and release all relief from any and all appraisement, stay or
exemption laws of any State now in force or hereafter enacted.
WAIVER
IN EXECUTING THIS PROMISSORY JUDGMENT NOTE, I DECLARE THAT I
UNDERSTAND THE TRANSACTION, AND KNOWINGLY AND VOLUNTARILY
WAIVE OUR RIGHTS TO CONTEST THE ENTRY OF JUDGMENT AGAINST ME
ON AND UNDER SAID NOTE, AND DO HEREBY CONSENT TO THE ENTRY
OF JUDGMENT BY CONFESSION AS ABOVE PROVIDED AND AUTHORIZED.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I, the undersigned Maker have hereunto set my
hand and seal the day and year first written above intending to be legally bound
hereby.
WITNESSED BY:
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EXPLANATION OF RIGHTS
(Full Confession)
A. I clearly and specifically understand that by signing the above Promissory
Judgment Note dated March 1, 2000 in the amount of $200,000.00 payable to Kelly
J. Zimmerman which contains a Confession of Judgment clause:
1. I am authorizing Kelly J. Zimmerman, as Plaintiff and Creditor to enter a
judgment against me in her favor which will give the Plaintiff a hen upon
any real estate which I may own, including my home and personal
residence;
2. I give up the right to any notice or opportunity to be heard on the entry of
said judgment on the record of the court;
3. I agree that Kelly J. Zimmerman, Plaintiff and Creditor can enter this
judgment upon proof of non-payment or other default on my part;
4. I will subject all of my property, both personal property and real estate, to
execution (and Sheriffs sale) pursuant to this judgment, but only upon
proof of non-payment or other default on my part;
5. I will be unable to challenge such judgment, should the Plaintiff enter it,
except by a proceeding to open or strike the judgment; and that such a
proceeding will result in attorney's fees and costs which I will have to pay.
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B. I know and understand that it is the Confession of Judgment clause in the
above-described Promissory Judgment Note which gives Plaintiff the rights
enumerated in sub-paragraphs 1 through 5 of paragraph A above.
IF I DO NOT SIGN THE ABOVE PROMISSORY JUDGMENT NOTE WHICH
CONTAINS A CONFESSION OF JUDGMENT CLAUSE, I UNDERSTAND THAT
I WOULD HAVE THE FOLLOWING:
1. The right to have notice and an opportunity to be heard prior to judgment;
2. The right to have the burden of proving default rest upon the Plaintiff
before my property could be exposed to execution;
3. The right to avoid the additional expense of attorney's fees and costs
incident to opening or striking off a confessed judgment.
C. Fully and completely understanding these rights which I have prior to signing
the above-described Promissory Judgment Note and clearly aware that these rights
willue given up, waived, relinquished and abandoned if I sign said Note, I
nevertheless freely and voluntarily choose to sign said Note, my intention being to
give up, waive, relinquish and abandon my known rights (as described in
paragraph B above) and subject myself to the circumstances described in paragraph
A above.
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D. The undersigned hereby certifies that he, the signatory to the foregoing
Promissory Judgment Note dated on the 1st day of March, 2000, in favor of Kelly J.
Zimmerman which has a Confession of Judgment Clause entered, has earnings of
$10,000 or more per year.
WITNESSED BY:
I HAVE READ THIS ENTIRE FORM AND
I FULLY UNDERSTAND ITS CONTENTS:
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EARNEST F. ZIMMERMAN,
Plaintiff
VS.
KELLY J. ZIMMERMAN,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 99-5804
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, JARAD W. HANDELMAN, ESQUIRE, do hereby certify that I served a true and
correct copy of the foregoing Petition for Contempt and Special Relief upon the following
below-named individual(s) by depositing the same in the U.S. Mail, postage pre-paid at Hershey,
Dauphin County, Pennsylvania this 23`d day of August, 2004.
SERVED UPON:
Richard C. Snelbaker, Esquire
44 West Main Street
P.O. Box 318
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
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JARAD W. HANDELMAN, ESQUIRE
JAMES, SMITH, DIETTERICK & CONNELLY LLP
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EARNEST F. ZIMMERMAN,
Plaintiff
Vs.
KELLY J. ZIMMERMAN,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 99-5804
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE
PRAECIPE TO WITHDRAW
PETITION FOR CONTEMPT AND SPECIAL RELIEF
TO THE PROTHONOTARY OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY:
Kindly withdraw the Petition for Contempt and Special Relief filed by Defendant, Kelly
J. Zimmerman, on August 24, 2004.
Respectfully submitted,
JAMES, SMITH, DIETTERICK & CONNELLY, LLP
Dated: By: _
JARAD W. HANDELM N, ESQUIRE
Attorney I.D. #82629
P.O. Box 650
Hershey, PA 17033-0650
(717) 533-3280
Attorneys for Defendant, Kelly]. Zimmerman
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