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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CF CUMBERLAND COUNTY
STF rE OF PENNA.
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HEIDI M. DETTER
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AND NOW, /n!!t , Zoe&-, IT IS ORDERED AND
JAMES A. DETTER, II DECREE IN
DIVORCE
DECREED THAT HEIDI M. DETTER PLAINTIFF,
AND
No. 99-6180
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JAMES A. DETTER, II
ARE DIVORCED FROM THE BONDS OF MATRIMONY.
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;
All claims settled by Marriage Settlement Agreement h twoo n the
parties dated March 13, 2002
BY THE COURT:
ATTES ?•
PROTHONOTARY
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NIARR1AGE SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT, made this 1_ day of Morc ? . 2002, in the City of
County of York and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, between HEIDI M. DETTER,
sometimes referred to as "Wife," and JAMES A. DETTER U, hereinafter sometimes
to as "Husband."
WHEREAS, the parties were married on December 18, 1993, in Shiremanstown,
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, and ever since that time have been, and are now, Husband and
Wife; and
WHEREAS, unhappy differences have arisen between the parties, and as a result, they
have decided to separate and permanently live apart; and
WHEREAS, a proceeding for the divorce of the parties has been filed by Wife in the
Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania on October 8,
1999, indexed to No. 99-6180, and is now pending; and
WHEREAS, the parties desire to amicably settle any and all differences and disputes they
may have concerning their interest, right and title in and to certain real and personal property
owned by or in possession of either or both of them, their respective or mutual obligations with
regard to various claims by third parties, and any claims either of them may have against the other
for support, maintenance, alimony, alimony pendente lite, or counsel fees, costs and expenses
pertaining to or arising as a result of the aforesaid divorce proceedings.
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AND NOW, THEREFORE, with the foregoing recitals being hereinafter incorporated
reference and deemed as an essential part hereof, and in consideration of mutual undertakings
contained, the parties hereto intending to be legally bound hereby covenant and agree as
PURPOSES OF AGREEMENT
It is the purpose and intent of the parties hereto after long and careful
to amicably adjust, compromise and settle their respective and collective
property rights, in, to or against each other's property or estate, including property heretofore
or subsequently acquired by either party, and to settle all disputes existing between them,
any and all claims for Wife's and/or Husband's maintenance and/or for spousal
support and separate maintenance, alimony, alimony pendente lite, and counsel fees, costs and
expenses in a manner which conforms to a just and right standard, with due regard to the
rights of each party and to express such intent and determine their respective and collective
rights with respect to said property and claims in writing. The parties hereto agree that the
standard of division is best met by an equitable division of the marital property in existence as
of the date of this Agreement. Such a division of existing property is not intended by the
parties to constitute in any way a sale or exchange of assets except as so specifically provided
herein. This Agreement is intended to dispose of all the marital property of the parties.
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2. The respective parties do hereby warrant, represent and declare and do
that each is and has been fully and completely informed of and is familiar with
cognizant of the wealth, real and/or personal property, estate and assets, earnings and
of the other and that each has made a full and complete disclosure to the other of his
her entire assets and liabilities and any further enumeration or statement thereof in this
Agreement is hereby specifically waived, and the parties do not wish to make or append
hereto any further enumeration or statement. Each of the parties hereto further covenants and
agrees for himself and herself and his and her heirs, executors, administrators and assigns, that
he or she will never at any time hereafter sue the other party or his or her heirs, executors,
and assigns, in any action or contention, direct or indirect, claiming that there
any absence or lack of full disclosure.
DATE OF EXECUTION AND DATE OF D[ST1tIHUTMN
The "date of execution" or "execution date" of this Agreement shall be
defined as the date upon which it is executed by the Parties if they have each executed the
Agreement on the same date. Otherwise, the "date of execution" or "execution date" of this
Agreement shall be defined as the date of execution by the Party last executing this
Agreement. The transfer of property, funds, or documents provided for herein shall take place
on the "distribution date" which shall be defined as the date of execution of this Agreement
unless otherwise specified herein. However, the support or alimony payments, if any, provided
for in this Agreement shall take effect as of the date set forth herein.
4. Wife shall convey, transfer, grant and assign to Husband, as his sole and
separate property, all of her right, title and interest in and to the former marital residence situate
at 445 Old Quaker Road, Etters, Pennsylvania 17319. Husband shall retain sole occupancy of
residence as of the signing of this agreement.
5. Simultaneous with the execution hereof, Wife shall execute a quit claim deed in
proper recordable form to make the foregoing conveyance effective.
6. Any cost for recording said deed shall be paid for by Husband.
7. The said conveyance shall be under and subject to any and all existing
mortgages, liens and encumbrances which obligations are hereby assumed by Husband, who
hereby agrees to act in a timely fashion at all times to make any and all payments due or to
become due thereon and guarantees to indemnify Wife and to hold her harmless for and against
any and all such liability which may arise from his failure to make such timely payments. Husband
further agrees to pay any and all taxes, assessments, insurance and utilities now or hereinafter due
and owing with respect to the said real estate.
8. Husband agrees to refinance the marital property and remove Wife's name from
the mortgage within six (6) months of the signing of this agreement. Husband further agrees to
apply for said refinancing within thirty (30) days of the signing of this agreement.
9. The parties have divided all the personal property to their mutual satisfaction.
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10, With respect to the motor vehicles owned by one or both of the parties, they
agree as follows:
a) Wife shall become the sole and exclusive owner of the automobile currently in
her possession, subject to any lien thereon. Wife agrees to indemnify and hold Husband
for any debt on the automobile.
b) Husband shall become the sole and exclusive owner of the automobile
ntly in his possession, subject to any lien thereon. Husband agrees to indemnify and hold
harmless for any debt on the automobile.
It. The titles to the said motor vehicles shall be executed by the parties, if
appropriate for effecting transfer as herein provided, on the date of the execution hereof and
said executed titles shall be delivered to the proper party at that time.
12. Each party shall be responsible to procure and maintain an automobile
insurance policy on the motor vehicle or vehicles being titled into their name and shall
indemnify and hold harmless the other party from any obligations here on.
13. With respect to certain bank or FCU accounts, stock and savings bonds owned
by one or both of the parties, either individually or jointly with one another, the parties agree
as follows:
a) Wife agrees to be responsible for all bank accounts, stock and savings bonds
solely in her name.
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b) Husband agrees to be responsible for all bank accounts, stock and savings
solely in his name.
14. With respect to certain Individual Retirement Accounts (IRM), Pension and
other employment benefits owned by the parties, the parties agree that each party shall retain
sole and exclusive ownership of the MA, Pension and other employment benefits in his or her
individual name.
DIynsION OF PROPERTY NOT SPECIFICALLY DELINEATED
15. The parties hereby agree that, as to all assets not specifically mentioned herein
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 waives, releases and relinquishes and forever abandons any and all claims therein
and acknowledges that the party having title or possession of such items shall be the sole and
exclusive owner thereof.
AFTER-ACQUIRED PROPERTY
16. Each of the parties shall hereafter own and enjoy, independently of any claim
or right of the other, all items of property, be they real, personal or mixed, tangible or intangible
which are hereafter acquired by him or her, with full power to dispose of the same as fully and
effectively, in all respects and for all purposes, as though he or she were unmarried.
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17. Both parties hereby represent and warrant to one another that he or she has not
:d, and hereby agrees that he or she will not hereinafter incur, any liability or obligations
the other party is, or may be, liable which has not been resolved by this Agreement. If any
or action is initiated intending to hold the other party liable for any such liability or
the incurring party shall at his or her sole expense defend the other party against any
claim or action, whether or not well-founded, and he or she shall hold the other party free
harmless thereof
a) Husband agrees to be responsible for the loan carried by Maynard R. Cassell and
Connie L. Cassell, Wife's parents, for the benefit of both parties at time of refinance. Said loan
is loan number 08800462293, from First Union National Bank, in the approximate amount of
Twelve Thousand Eight Hundred Ninety-six Dollars and Sixty-three cents ($12,896.63)
TAX REFUND
18. It is understood and agreed by and between the parties hereto that the tax
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refund for the calendar year 2001 shall be distributed equally, by and between the parties.
19. This Agreement shall not be considered to prevent or preclude either of the
hereto from commencing, instituting or prosecuting any action or actions for divorce,
either absolute or otherwise, upon just, legal and proper grounds; nor to prevent either party from
defending any such action which has been, may or shall be instituted by the other party, or from
making any just or proper defense thereto. The parties hereto further agree that the marriage is
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broken, and that they mutually consent to a divorce and agree to execute and deliver
Judith Koper Morris, Esquire, Affidavits of Consent and Waivers of Notice permitting
to procure a no-fault divorce. Judith Koper Moms, Esquire, shall immediately file the
of Consent and Waivers of Notice with the Court to procure a no-fault divorce
pursuant to the Divorce Code of 1980.
BANKRUPTCY OR REORGANIZATION PROCEEDINGS
20. The parties acknowledge and agree that they have specifically structured this
agreement so that the payments and undertakings made by each party shall be non-dischargeable
bankruptcy, under I 1 U.S.C. §523(x) (5), §523(x) (15) or otherwise. In the event either party
files bankruptcy and such obligations are determined to be dischargeable in bankruptcy, that party
that such event shall automatically entitle the other party to the entry of an award of
alimony in an amount commensurate with whatever obligation he or she has incurred or any
payments he or she has lost as the result of the other party having filed bankruptcy, including
attorney's fees, which award shall be adjusted upward taking into consideration the additional tax
ramifications attributable to such alimony award.
21. The parties further acknowledge and agree that as part of the consideration for
the making of this agreement, that the indebtedness created by the terms, covenants and
conditions set forth herein is either: (a.) for alimony to, maintenance for or support of the other
party; (b.) the party filing bankruptcy, hereafter the "filing party," has the ability to pay such debt
from income or property not reasonably necessary to be expended for the maintenance or support
of the filing party or of a dependent of the filing party or if such party is engaged in a business,
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the payment of expenditures necessary for the continuation, preservation and operation of
business; and/or (c.) discharging such debt would not result in a benefit to the filing party
would outweigh the detrimental consequences to the other party or a child of the filing party.
22. In the event that either Party becomes a debtor in any bankruptcy or financial
proceeding of any kind while any obligations remain to be performed by that Party
the benefit of the other Party pursuant to the provisions of this Agreement, the debtor spouse
waives, releases, and relinquishes any right to claim any exemption (whether granted under
or federal law) to any property remaining in the debtor as a defense to any claim pursuant
by the creditor-spouse and the debtor-spouse hereby assigns, transfers and conveys to the
an interest in all of the debtor's exempt property sufficient to meet all obligations
to the creditor-spouse as set forth herein, including all attorney's fees and costs incurred in the
enforcement of this Paragraph or any other provision of this Agreement. No obligation created
by this Agreement shall be discharged or dischargeable regardless of federal or state law to the
contrary, and each Party waives any and all right to assert that any obligation hereunder is
discharged or dischargeable.
RELEASE OF ALL MARITAL RIGHTS
23. Except as provided for in this Agreement, Husband and Wife each hereby
forever releases, remises, discharges, and quitclaims the other and the estate of the other, for all
time to come and for all purposes whatsoever, from any action of any nature whatsoever in law
or in equity, and forever releases, remises, discharges and quitclaims the other and the estate of
such other, for all time to come, and for all purposes whatsoever, of and from any and all rights,
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interests, or claims in or against the other or in or to the real, personal and/or mixed
of the other and all rights of curtesy or dower or for equitable distribution of property,
claims in the nature of curtesy or dower or claims for equitable distribution of property, or of
widow's or widower's rights and all rights, titles, interests and claims which he or she now has
or ever may have in and/or to the other's estate, whether now owned or hereafter acquired, at his
or her death, and all rights, titles, interests and claims to take against the other's Will and/or under
the Intestate Laws, or of family exemption or similar allowance or all other rights of surviving
spouse to participate in a deceased spouse's estate, whether arising under the laws of (a)
Pennsylvania, or (b) any state, commonwealth or territory of the United States, or (c) any other
country, and each and every additional right, title, and interest and claim or right to any
he or she has or ever may have in the other or as the Husband's Wife or widow or as
Husband or widower, including any and all claims, demands, liabilities and obligations
whether arising out of the marital relationship by reason of the ownership or joint ownership of
any real or personal property, or by reason of any other matter or thing whatsoever, as well as
each and every additional right, title, interest and claim he or she has or ever may have against the
other, his or her heirs, executors, administrators and assigns, excepting only the obligations, rights
and claims imposed or inuring to the benefit of either of the parties by reason of the terms of this
agreement. The parties specifically waive any and all rights they may have to equitable distribution
of marital property and/or alimony, alimony pendente lite, and counsel fees, costs and expenses
or any other marital rights as provided in the Pennsylvania Divorce Code, Act 26 of 1980, or any
amendment thereto. Each of the parties hereto further covenants and agrees for himself and
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and his a her heirs, executors, administrators and assigns, that he or s] will never at any
hereafter sue the other party or his or h heirs, executors, administrators and assigns, for the
purpose enforcing any of the rights relinquished under this paragraph.
24. It is further specifically understood and agreed by and between the parties
hereto that Wife and Husband accept the provisions made and set forth in this Agreement by
Husband for Wife and/or Wife for Husband in lieu of and in full settlement a satisfaction of any
and all of Wife's rights against Husband or Husband's rights against Wife for any and all past,
present and future claims on account of spousal support and separate maintenance; that it is
specifically understood and agreed that the payments, transfers and other consideration herein
recited so comprehend and discharge any and all such claims by Wife against Husband, and
Husband against Wife, and are, inter alia, in full settlement and satisfaction and in lieu of
Husband's and Wife's past, present and future claims against each other on account of spousal
support and separate maintenance, and also alimony, alimony pendente lite, counsel fees, costs
and expenses and any other charge of any nature whatsoever pertaining to any divorce or support
proceedings which have been or may be instituted by Husband or Wife in any court in the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania or any other jurisdiction or any other counsel fees, costs and
expenses incurred or to be charged by any counsel or arising in any manner whatsoever.
RELEASE OF TESTAMENTARY CLAIMS
25. Except as provided for in this Agreement, each of the parties hereto shall have
the right to dispose of his or her property by last Will and Testament or otherwise, and each of
them agrees that the estate of the other, whether real, personal or mixed, shall be and belong to
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person or persons who would have become entitled thereto as if the decedent had been the
t to die. This provision is intended to constitute a mutual waiver by the parties of any rights to
e against each other's last Wills under the present or future laws of anyjurisdiction whatsoever
i is intended to confer third party beneficiary rights upon the other heirs and beneficiaries of
It. Either party may, however, make such provision for the other as he or she may desire in and
his or her Last Will and Testament; and each of the parties further covenants and agrees that
he or she will permit any will of the other to be probated and allow administration upon his or her
personal, real or mixed estate and effects to be taken out by the person or persons who would
have been entitled to do so had Husband or Wife died during the lifetime of the other; and that
neither Husband nor Wife will claim against or contest the will and the estate of the other. Each
of the parties hereby releases, relinquishes and waives any and all rights to act as executor or
executrix or administrator or administratrx of the other party's estate. Each of the parties hereto
further covenants and agrees for himself and herself and his and her heirs, executors,
administrators and assigns, that he or she will never at any time hereafter sue the other party or
his or her heirs, executors, administrators or assigns, for the purpose of enforcing any of the rights
relinquished under this paragraph.
26. The provisions of this Agreement and their legal effect have been fully
explained to the parties by their respective counsel. The Husband has employed and had the
benefit of counsel of Judith Koper Moms, Esquire, as his attorney. Each party acknowledges that
he or she has received independent, legal advice from counsel of his or her selection and that each
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understands the facts and has been fully informed as to his or her legal rights and obligations
each party acknowledges and accepts that this Agreement is, in the circumstances, fair and
and that it is being entered into freely and voluntarily after having received such advice
with such knowledge, and that execution of this Agreement is not the result of any duress or
influence and that it is not the result of any collusion or improper or illegal agreement or
agreements.
INCORPORATION INTO DIVORCE DECREE
27. In the event either of the Parties shall recover a final judgment or decree of
divorce against the other by any Court of competent jurisdiction in any divorce
proceedings that have been or may be instituted, the provisions of this Agreement, or the essential
parts hereof, may be incorporated by reference or in substance for purposes of enforcement of
the contractual obligations of the parties, but shall not be deemed merged into any suchjudgment
or decree. This Agreement shall survive any such final judgment or decree of absolute divorce,
shall be entirely independent thereof, and the Parties intend that all obligations contained herein
shall retain their contractual nature in any enforcement proceedings and be forever binding and
conclusive upon the parties, whether enforcement is sought in an action on the contract itself or
in any enforcement of the action filed to the divorce action.
28. It is expressly understood and agreed by and between the parties hereto that
this Agreement may be specifically enforced by either Husband or 1Vife in Equity, and the parties
agree that if an action to enforce this Agreement is brought in Equity neither party will make an
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on the alleged ground of lack ofjurisdiction of the court because there is an adequate
at law. The parties do not intend or purport to improperly confer jurisdiction on a court
in Equity by this Agreement, but they agree as provided herein for the forum of equity in mutual
recognition of the general jurisdiction of courts in Equity over agreements such as this one.
29. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, Husband and Wife may also
proceed with an action at law for redress of his or her rights under the terms of this Agreement,
in such event it is specifically understood and agreed that for and in specific consideration of
other provisions and covenants of this Agreement, each shall waive any right to a jury trial
as to expedite the hearing and disposition of such case and so as to avoid delay.
30. - Each parry further hereby agrees to pay and to save and hold harmless the
other party from any and all reasonable attorneys fees, and costs of litigation that either may
sustain, or incur or become liable for, in any way whatsoever, or shall pay upon, or in
consequence of any default or breach by the other of any of the terms or provisions of this
Agreement by reason of which either party shall be obligated to retain or engage counsel to
initiate or maintain or defend proceedings against the other at law or equity or both or in any way
provided that the party who seeks to recover such attorney's fees, and costs of
litigation must first be successful in whole or in part, before there would be any liability for
attorney's fees, and costs of litigation. It is the specific agreement and intent of the parties that
a breaching or wrongdoing party shall bear the burden and obligation of any and all costs and
expenses and counsel fees incurred by himself or herself as well as the other party in endeavoring
to protect and enforce his or her rights under this Agreement. For enforcement purposes of any
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terms of this Agreement, the parties specifically acknowledge that the February 12, 1988
amendments to the Divorce Code of 1980 apply to this Agreement, including, but not limited to,
Section 3105.
31. 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 this
Agreement. Husband and Wife each knowingly and understandingly hereby waive any and all
possible claims that this Agreement is, for any reason, illegal or for any reason whatsoever of
public policy, unenforceable in whole or in part. Husband and Wife each does hereby warrant,
covenant and agree that, in any possible event, he and she is and shall forever be estopped from
asserting any illegality or unenforceability as to all or any part of this Agreement.
ADEQUACY OF CONSIDER ATIQN
32. The consideration for this Agreement is the mutual benefits to be obtained by
both parties and the covenants agreements of each party one to the other. The adequacy of the
consideration for all of the terms, covenants and agreements contained herein is stipulated,
confessed and admitted by the parties.
SEPARATION
33. The parties agree to live separate and apart from one another at such time and
places as he or she may from time to time choose or deem fit.
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34. Neither party shall harass, annoy or interfere with the other parry, or with the
use, ownership or disposition of any property now or hereinafter acquired by the other party.
35. The parties agree that the terms, covenants and conditions hereof shall not be
by their subsequent cohabitation or resumption of marital relations unless the parties
specifically agree in writing.
LAW OF PENNSYLVANIA APPLICABLE
36. This Agreement shall be governed by and shall be construed in accordance
with laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania which are in effect as of the date of the
execution hereof.
ADDITIONAL INSTRUMENTS
37. Each party shall forthwith, and within at least fifteen (15) days after demand
therefor, execute any and all documents which may require his or her signature for the
purpose of effectuating all of the terms and conditions of this Agreement so as to give full
force and effect to this Agreement.
ENTIRE AGREEMENT AND INTEGRATION
38. This Agreement contains the entire agreement between the parties relating to
their rights herein granted and the obligations herein assumed and supersedes any and all prior
agreements and negotiations between them. There are no representations or warranties other
than those expressly set forth herein.
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39. Any oral representations or modifications concerning this Agreement shall be
of no force or legal effect except a subsequent modification in writing executed with the same
formality as this Agreement. The waiver by either Husband or Wife of any breach of this
by Husband or Wife shall not be deemed to be a waiver of any subsequent default or
of any other provision of this Agreement.
40. If any term, condition, clause or provision of this Agreement shall be
determined to be void or invalid at law, or for any other reason, then only that term,
condition, clause or provision shall be stricken from this Agreement as is held to be void or
invalid, and in all other respects, this Agreement shall be valid and remain in full force and
effect.
41. This agreement shall be binding and shall inure to the benefit of the parties
hereto and their respective heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns.
HEADINGS NOT PART OF AGREEMENT
42. Any headings preceding the text of the several paragraphs and subparagraphs
hereof are inserted solely for convenience of reference and shall not constitute a part of this
Marriage Settlement Agreement nor shall they affect its meaning, construction or legal effect.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties, on the day and year first above written, do
place their signatures and seals intending to be legally bound hereby.
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PE
HEIDI M. DETTER, NO. 99-6180-Civil Term
Plaintiff
V. CIVIL ACTION - DIVORCE
JAMES A. DETTER, II
Defendant ACTION IN DIVORCE
PRAECIPE TO TRANSMIT RECORD
To the Prothonotary:
Transmit the record, together with the following information, to
the court for entry of a divorce decree:
1. Ground for divorce: irretrievable breakdown under
§3301(c) of the Divorce Code.
2. Date and manner of service of the Complaint: Via United
States Mail verified by Proof of Service filed with the Court of
Common Pleas of Cumberland Countv on November 17, 1999.
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 Plaintiff 03/21/02;
by Defendant 04/04/02.
(b)(1) Date of execution of the affidavit required by
§3301(d) of the Divorce Code: ; (2) Date of service
of Plaintiff's Affidavit upon the Respondent:
Date of filing of Plaintiff's affidavit:
4. Related claims pending: All claims settled by written
agreement between the Darties. Please incorporate the Marriaae
Settlement Agreement dated March 13, 2002, into the Divorce
Decree.
5. Complete either (a) or (b).
(a) Date and manner of service of Notice of Intention
to file praecipe to transmit record, a copy of which is attached:
(b) Date Plaintiff's Waiver of Notice was filed with
the Prothonotary: April 5, 2002
(c) Date Defendant's Waiver of Notice was filed with
the Prothonotary: April 5,_,2-Q02
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HEIDI M. DETTER, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
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JAMES A. DETTER,11,
Defendant : IN LAW - 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 relief requested in these papers by the Plaintiff. You may loose money or property
or other rights important to you, including custody or visitation of your children.
When the grounds 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, First Floor, Cumberland County Courthouse,
I Courthouse Square, Carlisle, Pennsylvania.
IF YOU DO NOT FILE A CLAIM FOR ALIMONY, DIVISION OF
PROPERTY, LAWYER'S FEES OP EXPENSES BEFORE A DIVORCE OR
ANNULMENT IS GRANTED, YOU MAY LOSE THE RIGHT TO CLAIM ANY OF
THEM.
YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU
DO NOT HAVE A LAWYER OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE
THE OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW TO I-IND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL
HELP.
Cumberland County Bar Association
2 Liberty Avenue
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
Telephone (717) 249-3166
HEIDI M. DETTER, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V.
JAMES A. DETTER, II,
Defendant
NO. 9 9- G / PO ecu? Tu •N-
: IN LAW - DIVORCE
COMPLAINT IN DIVORCE
AND NOW COMES the Plaintiff, Heidi M. Detter, by her counsel, William L.
Grubb, Esquire, and complains of the Defendant, James A. Detter,11, as follows:
COUNTI
COMPLAINT UNDER SECTION 3301 (c) OR
3301 (d) OF THE DIVORCE CODE
1. Plaintiff is Heidi M. Detter, who currently resides at 445 Old Quaker
Road, Etters, York County, Pennsylvania.
2. Defendant is James A. Defter, 11, who currently resides at 3400 Concord
Road, York, York County, Pennsylvania.
3. Plaintiff has been a bona fide resident in the Commonwealth for at least
six months immediately previous to the filing of this complaint.
4. Plaintiff and Defendant were married on December IS, 1993 at
Shiremanstown, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
5. There have been no prior actions of divorce or for annulment between the
parties.
6.
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8.
Neither party is in the Armed Services of the United States or its allies.
The marriage is irretrievably broken.
Plaintiff has been advised that counseling is available and that Plaintiff
may have the right to request that the Court require the parties to participate in
counseling.
9. Plaintiff requests the Court to enter a Decree of Divorce.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff prays this Honorable Court to enter an Order dissolving the
marriage between the parties.
COUNT II
EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTION
10. Plaintiff incorporates the allegations of paragraphs one (1) through nine
(9) by reference as if set forth at length herein.
11. During the course of the marriage, the parties have acquired numerous
items of property, both real and personal, which are held in joint names and in the
individual names of the parties hereto.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff prays this Honorable Court, after requiring full
disclosure by the Defendant, to equitably divide the property, both real and personal,
owned by the parties hereto as marital property.
Date: /o ^ 6 -cICY
Respectfully submitted,
William L. Grubb, Esquire
I.D. # 72661
3105 Old Gettysburg Road
Camp Hill, PA 17011
(717) 763-5580
Attorney for Plaintiff
VERIFICATION
I, HEIDI M. DETTER, verify that the statements made in this document arc true
and correct. I understand that false statements herein arc made subject to penalties of 18
Pa. C.S. § 4904, relating to unswom falsification to authorities.
AL
cidi M. Dctt, P la stiff
Date: %b
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
1, WILLIAM L. GRUBB, Esquire, certify that I have served a copy of the
foregoing document on the individual listed below by depositing the same in the United
States Mail, Certified, First Class, restricted delivery, postage prepaid, at Carlisle,
Pennsylvania:
James A. Detter,11
Outmate B 13
York County Prison
3400 Concord Road
York, PA 17402
William L. Grubb, Esquire
3105 Old Gettysburg Road
Camp Hill, PA 17011
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HEIDI M. DETT91%tiff,
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JAMES A. DETTER, II,
Defendant.
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1. A Complaint in Divorce under Section 3301(c) of the Divorce Cade
was filed on /F'/1- 99
2. The marriage of Plaintiff and Defendant is irretrievably broken
and ninety (90) days have elapsed from the date of filing and service, of
the Complaint.
3. I consent to the entry of a final Decree of Divorce after service
of notice of intention to request entry of the decree.
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. Section 4904, relating to unsworn falsification to
authorities. I
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HEIDI M. DETTER,
Plaintiff,
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JAMES A . DETTER, II,
Defendant.
No. 99-6180 Civil Term
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s ACTION IN DIVORCE
1. I consent to the entry of a final decree of divorce without
notice.
2. I understand that I may lose rights concerning alimony, division
of property, lawyer's fees or expenses if I do not claim them before a
divorce is granted.
3. I understand that I will not be divorced until a divorce decree
is entered by the Court and that a copy of the decree will be sent to me
immediately after it is filed with the prothonotary.
I verify that the statements made in this affidavit are true and
correct. I understand that false statements herein are made subject to the
penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. 54904 relating to unsworn falsification to
thorities.
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ACTION IN DIVORCE
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2. The marriage of Plaintiff and Defendant is irretrievably broken and
ninety (90) days have elapsed from the date of filing and service, of the
complaint.
3. I consent to the entry of a final Decree of Divorce after service
of notice of intention to request entry of the decree.
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. Section 4904, relating to unsworn falsification to
authorities.
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMUWDPENNSYLVANIA
HEIDI M DETTER
V.
NO. 99-6180-civil term
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JAMES A. DETTER, II
ACTION IN DIVORCE
1. I consent to the entry of a final decree of divorce without notice.
2. 1 understand that I may lose rights concerning alimony, division of
property, lawyers fees or expenses if I do not claim them 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.
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. 54904 relating to unsworn falsification to
authorities.
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Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO.&j9-t,It3p CIVILTERM
JAMES A. DETTER, II,
Defendant
IN LAW - DIVORCE
AFFIDAVIT OF MARRIAGE COUNSELING
Heidi M. Defter, being duly sworn according to law, deposes and says:
1. 1 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 that 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 to the penalties of Pa.
C.S. §4904, relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
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NO. 99-6180 CIVIL TERM
IN LAW - DIVORCE
PROOF OF SERVICE BY MAIL
I hereby certify that a true and correct copy of the
Complaint in Divorce filed in the above matter, was served
on James A. Detter, II by first class, certified mail,
return receipt requested, deliver to addressee only, at
Outmate B13, York County Prison, 3400 Concord Road, York, PA
17402, on October 8, 1999. Addressee acknowledged receipt
of the same on October 9, 1999, as shown by the return
receipt card attached hereto as Exhibit "A".
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