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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY
STATE OF PENNA.
KAREN S. HEILMAN
Plaintiff
NO.
VERSUS
Joel A. Heilman
Defendant
DECREE I N
DIVORCE
AND NOW, Jfly lrtti ZZ=? ZO07 . IT IS ORDERED AND
DECREED THAT Karen S.
PLAINTIFF,
AND Joel A. Heilman DEFENDANT,
ARE DIVORCED FROM THE BONDS OF MATRIMONY.
THE COURT RETAINS JURISDICTION OF THE FOLLOViiNG CLAIMS WHICH HAVE
BEEN RAISED OF RECORD IN THIS ACTION FOR WHICH A FINAL ORDER HAS NOT
YET BEEN ENTERED;
None. The terms of the Property and Settlement Agreement are
incorporated but not merged into this Decree in Divorce.
BY THE COURT: /?
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PROTHONOTARY
99-6870
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LAW OFT-ICES
SAIDIS, SHUFF, FLOWER & LINDSAY
26 W. IIIGII STRELT 2101) SIARKI-.r MtELT
CARLISLE. PA 17013 CA61P HILL. PA 17011
-PHONE 17171243-6222 PHONE 17171737-3403
CEWFIFInu COPY.,
KAREN S. HEILMAN,
Plaintiff/Respondent
VS.
JOEL A. HEILMAN,
Defendant/Petitioner
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION -LAW
NO. 99 - 6870 CIVIL TERM
: IN CUSTODY
PROPERTY SETTLEMENT AND
SEPARATION AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT made this day of 2003,
between JOEL A. HEILMAN, of 420 Neely Road, Newville, Cumberland County,
Pennsylvania, hereinafter referred to as Husband, and KAREN S. HEILMAN, of
Newville, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, hereinafter referred to as Wife.
RECITALS:
R.1: The parties hereto are husband and wife, having been joined in marriage
on September 26,1992; and
R.2: The parties hereto desire to settle fully and finally their respective financial
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SHUFF, FLOWER
& LINDSAY
ATr0RNUS-AT•1AW
26 W. Iligh Street
Carlisle, PA
and property rights and obligations including, but not limited, of all matters between
them relating to the ownership of real and personal property, claims for spousal
support, alimony, alimony pendente lite,
R3: The parties also desire to settle their issues of custody of their minor child,
Taylor Jordan Heilman, born May 18, 1996 by Custody Agreement entered the same
day as the date of this Agreement, counsel fees and costs, and the settling of any and
all claims and possible claims against the other or against their respective estates.
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the covenants and promises
hereinafter to be mutually kept and performed by each party, as well as for other good
and valuable consideration and intending to be legally bound, it is agreed as follows:
(1) SEPARATION: It shall be lawful for each party at all times hereafter to live
separate and apart from the other party at such place or places as he or she from time
to time may choose or deem fit, free from any control, restraint or interference from the
other. Neither party will molest the other or endeavor to compel the other to cohabit or
dwell with him or her by any legal or other proceeding. Each party shall be free of the
interference, authority or contact by the other as if he or she was single and unmarried
except as maybe necessary to carry out the terms of this agreement.
(2) DIVORCE: The parties acknowledge that the marriage is irretrievably
broken and that they will secure a mutual consent no-fault divorce decree in the
above-captioned divorce action, and will execute and file the necessary documents to
finalize the divorce after the expiration of ninety (90) days of the service of the
Complaint and the moving party shall move for the entry of the divorce decree at that
time.
(3) REAL PROPERTY: The parties are the owners of certain real estate with
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SNUFF, FLOWER
& LINDSAY
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improvements thereon erected and known and numbered as 420 Nealy Road,
Newville, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. Wife agrees within thirty (30) days of
the date of this Agreement that she shall convey the real estate with improvements
thereon erected at 420 Nealy Road, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania to Husband
by special warranty deed. Said deed shall be held in escrow by Wife's attorney until
such time as the affidavits of consent have been executed. Husband shall pay for all
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household expenses including, but not limited to, mortgages and liens of record, utility
bills, insurance and real estate taxes in connection with said property. With regard to
all such expenses, Husband hereby shall hold Wife harmless and indemnify Wife
from any loss thereon.
Within five (5) years of the date of this Agreement, Husband shall either
refinance the marital home so that Wife is no longer liable on the mortgage, or he shall
sell the property, in which case, he shall see to it that the mortgage is satisfied and he
shall retain any proceeds of sale. Husband indemnifies and holds Wife harmless on
account of failure to sale the house for a sum sufficient to pay the mortgage thereon.
(4) DEBT:
A: Marital Debt: The marital debt incurred by the parties has been paid with
the exception of the mortgage on the marital home. Each party warrants that there is
no joint debt for which the other might be liable, or which he or she has knowledge.
B: Post Separation Debt: In the event that either party contracted or incurred
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SNUFF, FLOWER
& LINDSAY
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26 IV. High Street
Carlisle, PA
any debt since the date of separation on November 4, 1999, the party who incurred
said debt shall be responsible for the payment thereof regardless of the name in which
the debt may have been incurred.
C: Future Debt: From the date of this agreement neither party shall contract
or incur any debt or liability for which the other party or his or her property or estate
might be responsible and shall indemnify and save the other party harmless from any
and all claims or demands made against him or her by reason of debts or obligations
incurred by the other party
(5) MOTOR VEHICLES: Wife shall retain the 1989 Buick Skylark and
Husband has retained and sold the 1990 Chevrolet pickup, the obligation for the
purchase of which has been paid off.
(6) TANGIBLE PERSONAL PROPERTY: The parties hereto mutually agree
that they have effected a satisfactory division of the furniture, household furnishings,
appliances, tools and other household personal property between them, and they
mutually agree that each party shall from and after the date hereof be the sole and
separate owner of all such property presently in his or her possession whether said
property was heretofore owned jointly or individually by the parties hereto. This
agreement shall have the effect of an assignment or bill of sale from each party to the
other for such property as may be in the individual possession of each of the parties
hereto.
(7) INTANGIBLE PERSONAL PROPERTY: Each party hereby relinquishes
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any right, title or interest he or she may have in or to any intangible personal property
currently titled in the name of or in the possession of the other party, including, but not
limited to, stocks, bonds, insurance, bank accounts, individual retirement accounts,
employment benefits including retirement accounts, savings plans, pension plans,
stock plans, 401 K plans and the like. Husband waives any interest he has in the only
retirement asset of the parties, Wife's Pennsylvania State Employes Retirement
System Pension.
(8) CUSTODY OF CHILD: Custody of the parties child is controlled by an
Agreement of the parties executed the same day as this Property Settlement and
Separation Agreement which the parties agree may be entered as an Order of Court
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SHUFF, FLOWER
& LINDSAY
ATMRNR
26 W. High Street
Carlisle, PA
filed to the No. 99-6870 Civil in the Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County,
Pennsylvania.
(9) CHILD SUPPORT: Husband shall pay to Wife for the use, benefit, support
and maintenance of their minor child, the sum of $150.00 per month which shall be
applied to the daycare expenses for the child so long as daycare is required for the
child. At that time, $150.00 per month shall be paid to Wife for the care of the minor
child until the child is 18 years old. Wife shall provide health insurance for the child
through her employment. Husband shall provide personal items for the child from time
to time as requested and as he can afford.
The parties acknowledge that if Wife sought child support, Husband
would be obliged to pay it in an amount in excess of $150.00 per month. Wife agrees
that she shall not seek child support through the Office of Domestic Relations. This
Agreement as to child support is bargained for between the parties and is entered in
consideration of Wife's receipt of significantly more marital assets than Husband
receives, despite the fact that Husband's income is approximately two-thirds of Wife's.
Furthermore, in the event that Wife asserts the child's right to support,
and Husband is obliged to pay child support in an amount in excess of $150.00 per
month, Wife will pay to Husband alimony in an amount equal to the difference
between the child support charged to Husband and $150.00 per month. Such alimony
shall commence on the same day as the date of Husband's child support obligation as
Court ordered.
The parties have been advised by their counsel that the present state of
the law is that the parties cannot compromise away their child's right to support.
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Nevertheless, the parties wish to make the agreement set out in this Property
Settlement and Separation Agreement with regard to child support and, in
consideration for Husband's willingness for Wife to have more than half the marital
estate, despite his lower income, and the waiver of alimony set out in the paragraph
below.
(10) ALIMONY: Wife agrees to pay to Husband alimony in the sum of One
($1.00) Dollar per month commencing the date of this Agreement and continuing in
equal amounts on the same day of each subsequent month. Provided, however, that
Husband shall not collect that alimony from Wife unless and until Wife seeks child
support in excess to the monthly amount agreed to by the parties in Paragraph 9, at
which time the alimony shall be as described in the paragraph previous.
(11) ADVICE OF COUNSEL: The parties hereto acknowledge that each has
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SHUFF, FLOWER
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26 W. Iligh Strecl
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been notified of his or her right to consult with counsel of his or her choice, and have
been provided a copy of this agreement with which to consult with counsel. Husband
is represented by Carol J. Lindsay, Esquire, and Wife is represented by Mary
Kennedy, Esquire. Each party acknowledges and accepts that this agreement is,
under the circumstances, fair and equitable, and that it is being entered into freely and
voluntarily after having received such advice and with such knowledge as each has
sought from counsel, and the execution of this agreement is not the result of any
duress or undue influence, and that it is not the result of any improper or illegal
agreement or agreements. Each party shall pay his or her own attorney for all legal
services rendered or to be rendered on his or her behalf.
(12) ADDITIONAL INSTRUMENTS: Each of the parties shall from time to time,
at the request of the other, execute, acknowledge and deliver to the other party any
and all further instruments that may be reasonably required to give full force and effect
to the provisions of this Agreement.
(13) INCOME TAX:
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& LINDSAY
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Carlisle, PA
The parties have heretofore filed joint Federal and State Tax returns. Both
parties agree that in the event any deficiency in Federal, state or local income tax is
proposed, or assessment of any such tax is made against either of them, each will
indemnify and hold harmless the other from and against any loss or liability for any
such tax deficiency or assessment and any interest, penalty and expense incurred in
connection therewith. Such tax, interest, penalty or expense shall be paid solely and
entirely by the individual who is finally determined to be the cause of the
misrepresentations or failures to disclose the nature and extent of his or her separate
income on the aforesaid joint returns.
(14) BANKRUPTCY: The parties hereby agree that the provisions of this
Agreement shall not be dischargeable in Bankruptcy and expressly agree to reaffirm
any and all obligations contained herein. In the event a party files such bankruptcy and
pursuant thereto obtains a discharge of any obligations assumed hereunder, the other
party shall have the right to declare this Agreement to be null and void and to
terminate this Agreement in which event the division of the parties' martial assets and
all other rights determined by this Agreement including alimony shall be subject to
court determination the same as if this Agreement had never been entered into.
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(15) COMPLETE DISCLOSURE: The parties do hereby warrant, represent,
acknowledge and agree that each is fully and completely informed of, and is familiar
with, the wealth, real and personal property, estate and assets, earnings and income
of the other and has made any inquiry he or she desires into the income or estate of
the other and received any such information requested. Each has made a full and
complete disclosure to the other of his and her entire assets, liabilities, income and
expenses and any further enumeration or statement thereof in this Agreement is
specifically waived.
(16) RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Husband and Wife acknowledge that
each of them has read and understand his and her rights and responsibilities under
this Agreement and that they have executed this Agreement under no compulsion to
do so but as a voluntary act.
(17) FULL SETTLEMENT: Except as herein otherwise provided, each party
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hereby releases the other from any and all claims, or demands up to the date of
execution hereof. It is further specifically understood and agreed by and between the
parties hereto that each party accepts the provisions herein made in lieu of and in full
settlement and satisfaction of any and all of said party's rights against the other for
past, present and future claims on account of support, maintenance, alimony, alimony
pendente life, counsel fees, costs and expenses, equitable distribution of marital
property and any other claims of the party, including all claims which have been raised
or may be raised in an action for divorce.
(18) RELEASE OF ALL CLAIMS: Except as may be otherwise specifically
provided in this Agreement, Husband and Wife, for themselves, their heirs,
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representatives and assigns, each hereby forever releases, remises, discharges and
quitclaims the other, and such other's heirs, representatives, assigns and estate, from
and with respect to the following:
A. All liability, claims, causes of action, damages, costs,
contributions and expenses or demands whatsoever in law or in equity;
B. All rights, title, interest or claims in or to any property of the other,
whether real, personal or mixed and whether now owned or hereafter acquired;
C. All rights of courtesy and dower and all claims or rights in the
nature of courtesy and dower;
D. All widow or widower's rights;
E. All right, title, interest or claim in or to the other's estate, whether
now owned or hereafter acquired, including but not limited to all rights or claims:
(1) to take against the other's will;
(2) under the laws of intestacy;
(3) to a family exemption or similar allowance;
and
(4) all other rights or authority to participate or intervene in a
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SNUFF, FLOWER
& LINDSAY
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26 W. Iligh Streel
Carlisle, PA
deceased spouse's estate in any way, whether arising under the laws of Pennsylvania
or any other country, territory, state or political subdivision.
F. All rights or claims to any accounting;
G. All rights, claims, demands, liabilities and obligations arising out
of or in connection with the marital relationship or the joint ownership of property,
whether real, personal or mixed;
H. All rights, claims, demands, liabilities and obligations arising
under the provisions of the Pennsylvania Divorce Code, as the same may be
amended from time to time, and under the provisions of any similar statute enacted by
any other country, state, territory or political subdivision;
1. All rights, claims, demands, liabilities and obligations each party now
has, or may hereafter have, against or with respect to the other.
(19) GOVERNING LAW: This Agreement shall be construed under the law of
the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. If any provision of this Agreement is determined
to be invalid or unenforceable, all other provisions shall continue in full force and
effect.
(20) INCORPORATION INTO DECREE: In the event that either of the parties
shall recover a final judgment or decree of absolute divorce against the other in a court
of competent jurisdiction, the provisions of this Agreement may be incorporated by
reference or in substance but shall not be merged into such judgment or decree and
this Agreement shall survive any such final judgment or decree of absolute divorce
and shall be entirely independent thereof.
(21) BREACH: In the event that either party breaches any provision of this
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SHUFF, FLOWER
& LINDSAY
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26 %V. 111gh Street
Orusle, PA
Agreement, he or she shall be responsible for any and all costs incurred to enforce the
Agreement, including, but not limited to, court cost and counsel fees of the other party.
In the event of breach, the other party shall have the right, at his or her election; to sue
for damages for such breach or to seek such other and additional remedies as may be
available to him or her.
(22) ENTIRE UNDERSTANDING: This Agreement constitutes the entire
understanding between the parties and there are no covenants, conditions,
representations, or agreements, oral or written, of any nature whatsoever, other than
those herein contained.
(23) AGREEMENT BINDING ON PARTIES AND HEIRS: This Agreement
shall bind the parties hereto, their respective heirs, executors and assigns.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto intending to be legally bound
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SHUFF, FLOWER
& LINDSAY
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26 W. 111911 SINN
Carllste, PA
have hereunto set their hands and seals the day and year first written above.
WITNESS:
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Joel A. Heilman
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Karen S. Heilman
KAREN S. HEILMAN, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
VS. CIVIL ACTION -LAW
NO. 99 - 6870 CIVIL TERM
JOEL A. HEILMAN,
Defendant IN DIVORCE
PRAECIPE TO TRANSMIT RECORD
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Transmit the record, together with the following information, to the court for entry of a
divorce decree:
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1. Ground for divorce: irretrievable breakdown under Section 3301(c) 3304 )M
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of the Divorce Code. (Strike out inapplicable section).
2. Date and manner of service of the complaint: Defendant was served via
Acceptance of Service signed by Carol J. Lindsay, Attorney for the Defendant, on November
27, 1999. A Certificate of Service was filed at the above-referenced Docket Number indicating
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3. (Complete either paragraph (a) or (b)).
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(a) Date of execution of the Affidavit of Consent required by Section
3301(c) of the Divorce Code: by the Plaintiff September 19,
2003; by the Defendant September 19, 2003. Date of filing of
j Plaintiff's and the Defendant's Affidavits of Consent: October 17,
j 2003.
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4. Related claims pending: Resolved by Marital Property Settlement and
li Separation Agreement
5. Complete either (a) or (b).
(a) Date and manner of service of the notice of intention to file
praecipe to transmit record, a copy of which is attached:
(b) Date Plaintiffs Waiver of Notice in 3301(c) Divorce was
executed: September 19, 2003; Date Plaintiff's Waiver of Notice
?j in 3301(c) Divorce was filed with the Prothonotary: October 17,
SAIDIS 2003.
SHUFF, FLOWER j!
A LINDSAY Date Defendant's Waiver of Notice in 3301(c) Divorce was executed:
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26 W. m?;?? Street September 19, 2003. Date Defendant's Waiver of Notice in 3301(c)
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c.vuar. PA Divorce was filed with the Prothonotary: Octob r "17 2003.
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Carol J. Lindsay, Es ire
Saidis, Shuff, Flower Lindsay
26 West High Street
Carlisle PA 17013
Phone: 717.243.6222
Attorney for Plaintiff
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KAREN S. HEILMAN, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
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JOEL A. HEILMAN, II, CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Defendant IN DIVORCE
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this \_ day of 11.`C \1?1C C , 1999, in consideration of the
attached petition, it is hereby directed that the parties and their respective counsel appear before
- f1c?' I ?E the conciliator, at -'?,9 i, H a\,:-\ Z?Iy, .
trfn 1 Q? on the day of JCf-?Y- .N
-i??at o'clock (?.m. for a pre-hearing custody conference. At such conference, an effort
will be made to resolve the issues in dispute; if this cannot be accomplished, to define and narrow the
issues to be heard by the Court and to enter into a temporary order. Failure to appear at this
conference may provide grounds for entry of a temporary or permanent order.
By the Court:
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Custody Conciliator C X71
YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF 1'OU DO NOT
HAVE A LAWYER OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE OFFICE
SET FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT W11 ERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL IIELP.
Cumberland County Bar Association
2 Liberty Avenue
Carlisle, PA 17013
717-249-3166
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F.11ALAN, IN TI Ili COURT OI COMMON PI.GAS 01'
I'laintitl' C1 SIB KAND COUNTY, PI:NNSYIXANIA
NO 'P;- 6 J,10 etL?t`
IAIAN, II. CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Defendant IN DIVORCI:
COMPLAIN"I' IN UIyol I
NOW comes the Plaintiff, KARFA S I IFALiMAN, by and through her counsel,
Kollas and Kcnnedy and respecttidk represcnts as Mow in support of the within Complaint:
I Plaintiff is Karen S I IeiIntan, itn adult imliridual CUt7entIv resi(I in_U at an undisclosed
address in order to protect her saleta and weltiuC Plaintill-s SOCial Security Number is 211-53-
9947
1 Defendant is .loel A I leilntan. an adult individual currently residing at 430 Nealy Road,
Newville. PA 17025 Delandam's SOCII SCCmlly Nunilicr is 172-60-9759.
Plaintithand Defendant have been hona fide residents in the Commonwealth of
I'cnnsykania Rn at least six (6) months immediately previous to the filing of this COmplaint
-I Plaintitl'and Defendant were married on September 21 1991 in Newville,
Pcnnsvlvania.
5 There have been no prior actions ol'divorce Or tim' annulment between the parties.
(i. 1'laimitl'has been advised that counscfimu is available and that I'laintifllnay have the
right to request that the court require the parties to participate in counseling.
7 PlainOTand Delcndmu arc both citizens ofthe United States
COUNT I - DIVORCE PURSUANT TO §3301(c) OR_(d)
OFTHE DIVORCE, CODE
8. Paragraphs I through 7 of this Complaint are incorporated herein by reference as though
set forth in full.
9. The marriage of the parties is irretrievably broken.
COUNT II - FAULT DIVORCE PURSUANT TO
3301 (a)(3) R (a)(_6) OF THE DIVORCE ODE.
10. Paragraphs 1 through 9 of this Complaint are incorporated herein by reference as though
set forth in full.
11. Defendant by cruel and barbarous treatment, endangered the life or health of the injured
and innocent spouse.
12. Defendant offered such indignities to the innocent and injured spouse as to render that
spouse's condition intolerable and life burdensome.
COUNT III
REOIJEST FOR EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTION
PURSUANT TO SECTION 3502 OF TIIE DIVORCE ODE
13. Paragraphs I through 12 are incorporated herein by reference as though set forth
in full below.
14. Plaintiff requests this Honorable Court to equitably divide, distribute or assign marital
property between the parties and to assign the marital debts of the parties without regard to marital
misconduct in suci; proportions as the Court deems just after consideration of all relevant factors.
COIfNT IV
ALINIONY AI IA'IONY PFNDFNTF LITF
COUNSIFL. FEES AND COSTS
15. Paragraphs I through 14 are incorporated herein by reference as though set forth in full
below.
16. Plaintiff lacks sufficient property to provide for her reasonable means and is unable to
support herself through appropriate employment.
17. Plaintiff requires reasonable support to adequately maintain herself in accordance with
the standard of living established during the marriage.
I S. Defendant has assets which have not yet been ascertained.
19. Plaintiff has employed counsel, but is unable to pay the necessary and reasonable
attorney's fees for said counsel.
20. Plaintiff is unable to sustain herself during the course of this litigation.
COUNT V- USTODV
21. Paragraphs I through 20 of this Complaint are incorporated herein by reference as though
set forth in full.
22. A minor child has been born to the marriage between Plaintiff, nd Defendant:
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(a) A Daughter, Taylor Jordan Heilman, was born on May 18, 1996.
23. The child is presently in the custody of Plaintiff.
24. In the past five years, Taylor Jordan Heilman has resided with the following persons and
at the following addresses:
Karen Heilman and
Joel Heilman, II
Karen Heilman
420 Nealy Road
Newville, PA 17241
Undisclosed address
25. Plaintiff is aware of no pending custody proceeding concerning the child in a court of this
Commonwealth.
26. The Plaintiff seeks primary physical and shared legal custody of the child, Taylor Jordan
Heilman, with partial physical custody in the form of visitation to the Defendant.
27. The best interests and permanent welfare of the child will be served by granting the relief
requested because:
(a) Plaintiff has maintained the role of primary caregiver to the child, and attends
solely to the daily needs of the child.
(b) Plaintiff is more likely to facilitate a relationship between the other parent and
the child.
(c) Plaintiff can provide a nurturing, stable, and loving environment for the child.
COUNT VI - REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF ANY SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT
AND INCORPORATION THEREOF IN DIVORCE DECREE
28. Paragraphs 1 through 27 ofthis Complaint are incorporated herein by reference as though
set forth in full.
29. The public policy of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania encourages parties to a marital
dispute to negotiate a settlement of their differences.
30. While no settlement has been reached as of the date of the filing of this Complaint,
Plaintiff is willing to negotiate a fair and reasonable settlement of all matters with Defendant and is
hopeful that Defendant may also be willing to enter into a marital settlement agreement.
31. To the extent that a written settlement agreement might be entered into between the
parties, Plaintiffdesires that such written agreement be approved by the Court and incorporated in
any divorce decree which may be entered dissolving the marriage between the parties.
WHEREFORE, the Plaintiffprays that Judgment and Decree be entered as follows:
(a) As to Count 1, that a decree be entered divorcing Plaintiff from the bonds
of matrimony with the Defendant pursuant to 23 Pa.C.S. Section 3301 (c)
or (d); and
(b) As to Count It, that a decree be entered divorcing Plaintiff from the bonds
of matrimony with the Defendant pursuant to 23 Pa.C.S. Section 3301
(a)(3) or (a)(6); and
(c) As to Count 111, that an Order be entered equitably distributing property of
the marriage; and
(d) As to Count IV, that your 1-Ionorable Court enter an award of Alimony
Pendente Lite, interim counsel fees and costs followed by a hearing and final
award of Alimony, cost and fees as deemed appropriate; and
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As to Count V, that primary physical and shared legal custody of the minor
child be granted to Plaintill, and
(0 As to Count VI, that any settlement agreement reached between the parties
be incorporated but not merged into the decree in divorce.
RESPL-.CTI'ULLY SU3Nli, rED,
I a?ry KEll s cnnedy, Esgwrc
KOLL:?S AiQD IhGNNGDI'
I.D. No. 69246
1104 Fernwood Avenue, Suite 104
Camp Mill, Pennsylvania 17011
Telephone: (717) 731-1600
ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF
DATE: t 1 5 1`? _
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KAREN S. HEILMAN, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. : NO.
JOEL A. HEILMAN, 11, CIVIL ACTION -LAW
Defendant IN DIVORCE
VERIFICATION
I, KAREN S. HEILMAN, verity that the statements made in the foregoing COMPLAINT
are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information and belief. 1 understand that false
statements herein are made subject to the penalties of IS Pa. C.S.A. 4904, relating to unsworn
falsification to authorities.
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Karen S. Heilman
DATE: 7 \ 161 On
KAREN S. HEILMAN,
Plaintitr
V.
JOEL A. 1IEILMAN, 11,
Defendant
IN TI-IE COURT OP COMNION PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 99-6970 CIVIL
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE
ACCEPTANCE OF SERVICE
1, CAROL LINDSAY, of Plower, Plower & Lindsay accept service of the COMPLAINT IN
DIVORCE along with an ORDER OF COURT setting a date and time for a pre-hearing custody
conference and certify that I am authorized to do so as counsel for Defendant.
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Flower. iFlow r&I
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Carlisle, PA 17013
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KAREN S. HEILMAN, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
VS. : CIVIL ACTION -LAW
: NO. 99 - 6870 CIVIL TERM
JOEL A. HEILMAN,
Defendant IN DIVORCE
AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT
1. A Complaint in Divorce under Section 3301(c) of the Divorce Code was filed
on
2. The marriage of plaintiff and defendant is irretrievably broken and ninety
days have elapsed from the date of filing and service of the Complaint.
3. 1 consent to the entry of a final Decree in 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 to the best
of my knowledge, information and belief. I understand that false statements herein are
made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. 4904 relating to unsworn falsification to
authorities.
Karen S. Heilman, Defendant
Date: 9-8-C3
SAIDIS
SHUFF, FLOWER
& LINDSAY
ATTORKEIS•AT•LAN'
26 IV. Ifigh Street
Carlisle, PA
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KAREN S. HEILMAN,
Plaintiff
VS.
JOEL A. HEILMAN,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 99 - 6870 CIVIL TERM
IN DIVORCE
WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REQUEST_
ENTRY OF A DIVORCE DECREE UNDER
13301(c) OF THE DIVORCE CODE
I consent to the entry of a final Decree of Divorce without notice.
SAIDIS
SHUFF, FLOWER
& LINDSAY
ATT0R%TV5•At.1,%W
26 W. High Street
Carlisle. PA
2. 1 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. 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 to the best
of my knowledge, information and belief. 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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Karen S. Heilman, Plaintiff
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KAREN S. HEILMAN, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
VS. CIVIL ACTION -LAW
NO. 99 - 6870 CIVIL TERM
JOEL A. HEILMAN,
Defendant IN DIVORCE
AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT
1. A Complaint in Divorce under Section 3301(c) of the Divorce Code was fled
on
2. The marriage of plaintiff and defendant is irretrievably broken and ninety
days have elapsed from the date of filing and service of the Complaint.
3. 1 consent to the entry of a final Decree in 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 to the best
of my knowledge, information and belief. 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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'Joel A. Heilman, Defendant
Date: 9-19-03
SAIDIS
SHUFF, FLOWER
& LINDSAY
ATORNF.YSANAIV
16 %V. Iligh Sneer
Carlisle, PA
KAREN S. HEILMAN,
Plaintiff
VS.
JOEL A. HEILMAN,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 99 - 6870 CIVIL TERM
IN DIVORCE
WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REQUEST_
ENTRY OF A DIVORCE DECREE UNDER
13301(c) OF THE DIVORCE CODE
I consent to the entry of a final Decree of Divorce without notice.
SAIDIS
SHUFF, FLOWER
A LINDSAY
A=11NEYS•AT4IAW
26 W. IUgh Street
CM1151e. PA
2. 1 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. 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 to the best
of my knowledge, information and belief. I understand that false statements herein are
made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. 4904 relating to unsworn falsification to
authorities.
Joel A. Heilman, Defendant
Date: 9 _ /?- 0 3
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heilman slip of part for ord Ijb November 15, 1999
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KAREN S. HEILMAN,
Plaintiff/Respondent
vs.
JOEL A. HEILMAN,
Defendant/Petitioner
AND now this L7'
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 99 - (, ; -/I CIVIL TERM
IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
day of D«? 1999, upon consideration of
the within Stipulation of the Parties for Temporary order, the terms of said Stipulation are
hereby made an Order of Court.
By the Court,
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Carol J. Lindsay, Esquire
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heilman slip of part for ord tjb December 7. 1999
KAREN S. HEILMAN,
PlaintifflRespondent
VS.
JOEL A. HEILMAN,
Defendant/Petitioner
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 99 - i t - jl, CIVIL TERM
IN CUSTODY
STIPULATION OF THE PARTIES
FOR TEMPORARY ORDER
The parties hereto Stipulation as follows:
1. They are Joel A. Heilman, of 420 Nealy Road, Newville, Cumberland County
Pennsylvania, hereinafter Father; and Karen S. Heilman, of 32 Glebe Avenue, Newville,
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, hereinafter Mother.
2. They are the parents of Taylor J. Heilman, born May 18, 1996.
3. The parties were married on September 26, 1992, and separated on or about
November 4, 1999.
4. Mother filed a Complaint for Custody.
5. Pending the conciliation, further Order of Court, or a hearing on the matter, the
parties will share legal and physical custody of the child. Physical custody will be shared on an
alternating week schedule, with the child spending a full week with each parent, the time for
exchange being 6:00 on Sunday evening.
6. Each party will have an equal amount of time with the child on Thanksgiving, the
configuration of that time to be determined by the parties taking into account the child's best
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7. Father shall have physical custody of the child from 8:00 p.m. on Christmas Eve till
10:06A Christmas day, and Mother shall have custody of the child fromt$ tWt Christmas Day
till 8:00 p.m. on Christmas day.
8. The parties will continue the child with her daycare provider, Joanne Burkholder.
g. In the event that one party cannot personally provide care for the child during his or
her period of primary physical custody, he or she will provide the other parent with the first
opportunity to provide care before using a family member, babysitter, or any other person.
10. The parties agree that this Stipulation be entered as an Order of Court.
WITNESS:
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Karen S. Hellman, Mother
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KAREN S. HEILMAN,
Plaintiff
VS.
JOEL A. HEILMAN, II,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
No. 99-6870 CIVIL TERM
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
2000, upon
AND NOW, this i3 - day of \?y w,
Report, it is ordered
consideration of the attached custody Conciliation
and directed as follows:
1. The Mother, Karen S. Heilman, and the Father, Joel A. Heilman, II,
shall have shared legal custody of Taylor Jordan Heilman, born may 18,
1996. Each parent shall have an equal right, to be exercised jointly with
the other parent, to make all major non-emergency decisions affecting the
Child's general well-being including, but not limited to, all decisions
regarding her health, education and religion.
2. The parties shall share having physical custody of the Child in
accordance with the following schedule: The Mother shall have custody of
the Child during alternating weeks from Sunday at 6:00 p.m. through
Saturday at 8:00 p.m. The Father shall have custody of the Child during
alternating weeks from Saturday at 8:00 p.m. through Sunday at 6:00 p.m.
During the other party's regular week of custody, the non-custodial parent
may have custody of the Child on Tuesday and Thursday (or other weekday
agreed upon between the parties) from after work until 8:00 p.m.
3. The parties shall share or alternate having custody of the Child
on holidays as follows:
A. CHRISTMAS: In every year, the Father shall have custody of
the Child from Christmas Eve at 8:00 p.m. through Christmas
Day at 12:00 noon and the Mother shall have custody from
Christmas Day at 12:00 noon through December 26 at 12:00 noon.
B. THANKSGIVING: In every year, the Mother shall have custody of
the Child on Thanksgiving Day from 9:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m.
The Father shall be entitled to have a 2 hour period of
custody with the Child on Thanksgiving Day at times arranged
by agreement of the parties.
C. FASTER: The parties shall have custody of the Child on Easter
in accordance with the regular custody schedule.
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D. ALTERNATING HOLIDAYS: The Mother shall have custody of the
Child on New Years Day and July 4th in odd numbered years and
on Memorial Day and Labor Day in even numbered years. The
Father shall have custody of the child on New Years Day and
July 4th in even numbered years and on Memorial Day and Labor
Day in odd numbered years. The specific times for exchanges
of custody on the holidays shall be arranged by agreement
between the parties.
E. MOTHER'S DAY/FATHER'S DAY: The Mother shall have custody of
the Child every year on Mother's Day from 12:00 noon until
8:00 P.M. The Father shall have custody of the Child every
day on Father's Day in accordance with the regular custody
schedule.
4. Each party shall be entitled to have uninterrupted custody with
the Child for 2 non-consecutive weeks during each summer vacation upon
providing 30 days advance notice to the other party. The Mother shall be
entitled to have 2 full seven day weeks under this provision. Both parties
shall schedule their periods of custody under this provision during his or
her regular weekly periods of custody. Each party shall provide the other
party with the address and telephone number where the Child can be reached
if that party takes the Child away on vacation.
5. The party receiving custody shall be responsible to provide
transportation for the exchange of custody, with the exception of the
regular weekday evening periods of custody, for which the party exercising
his or her right to custody shall be responsible to provide transportation
for both exchanges.
6. The parties agree that the Child shall be in bed by 9:00 p.m. when
she is going to the babysitter the following morning.
7. This order is entered pursuant to an agreement of the parties at a
Custody Conciliation Conference. The parties may modify the provisions of
this Order by mutual consent. In the absence of mutual consent, the terms
of this Order shall control.
BY THE COURT,
cc: Diary Kollas Kennedy, Esquire - Couns for Piother
Carol J. Lindsay, Esquire - Counsel for Father 1'13'0Q
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KAREN S. HEILMAN, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
VS. NO. 99-6870 CIVIL TERM
JOEL A. HEILMAN, II CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Defendant CUSTODY
CUSTODY CONCILIATION SUMMARY REPORT
IN ACCORDANCE WITH CUMBERLAND COUNTY RULE OF CIVIL PROCEDURE
1915.3-8, the undersigned Custody Conciliator submits the following report:
1. The pertinent information concerning the Child who is the subject
of this litigation is as follows:
NAME DATE OF BIRTH CURRENTLY IN CUSTODY OF
Taylor Jordan Heilman May 18, 1996 Mother
2. A Conciliation Conference was held on January 4, 2000, with the
following individuals in attendance: The Mother, Karen S. Heilman, with
her counsel, Mary Kollas Kennedy, Esquire, and the Father, Joel A. Heilman,
II, with his counsel, Carol J. Lindsay, Esquire.
3. The parties agreed to entry of an Order in the form as attached.
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Custody Conciliator
heilman stip of part for ord tib March 3, 2000
KAREN S. HEILMAN,
Plaintiff
vs.
JOEL A. HEILMAN,
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 99 - 6870 CIVIL TERM
IN CUSTODY
Defendant
ORDER OF COURT
AND now this day of - -i v? L cc, 2000, upon consideration of
the within Stipulation of the Parties, the terms of said Stipulation are hereby made an Order of
Court.
By the Court,
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cc: Mary Kollas Kennedy, Esquire
Carol J. Lindsay, Esquire
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heilman order of court for emergency relief fib January 21, 2000
KAREN S. HEILMAN,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
VS.
JOEL A. HEILMAN,
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 99-6870 CIVIL TERM
IN CUSTODY
STIPULATION OF THE PARTIES
The parties hereto stipulate as follows:
1. They are the parents of a child, Taylor Jordan Heilman, born May 18, 1996.
2. On December 27, 1999, this Honorable Court entered the Stipulation of the Parties
as a temporary Order.
3. On January 13, 2000, this Honorable Court entered an Order of Court after
conciliation and upon the agreement of the parties.
4. The parties desire to amend the Court's Order of January 13, 2000 to add two
provisions of the December 27, 1999 Order as follows:
A. The parties will continue the child with her daycare provider, Joanne
Burkholder.
B. In the event that one party cannot personally provide care for the child
during his or her period of physical custody, he or she will provide the other
parent with the first opportunity to provide care before using a family
member, babysitter or any other person.
5. The parties desire that the terms of this Stipulation be entered as an Order of Court.
WITNESS:
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Joel A. Heilman, Father
Date:
Karen S. Heilman, Mother
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heilman slip of part for ord tjb March 3, 2000
KAREN S. HEILMAN, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
VS. CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 99 - 6870 CIVIL TERM
JOEL A. HEILMAN,
Defendant : IN CUSTODY
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
AND now, this day of 2000, I, Carol J.
Lindsay, Esquire, of the law firm of FLOWER, FLOWER & LINDSAY, P.C., Attorneys, hereby certify
that I served the within Stipulation of the Parties this day by depositing same in the United States
Mail, First Class, Postage Prepaid, in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, addressed to:
Mary Kollas Kennedy, Esquire
1104 Fernwood Avenue
Suite 104
Camp Hill, PA 17011
FLOWER, FLOWER & LINDSAY
Attorneys for Defendant
By:
Carol J. Lindsay, Esquire
I D # 44693
11 East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-5513
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Defendant
NOTICE: TO RIiSU:\lE PRIOR SURNAME,
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Notice is hereby given that the Plaintiff/Defendant in the above matter, having
been granted a Final Decree in Divorce on the "d day of 060bey-
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hereby elects to restunc the prior sumante of KCt?eel S. ff)\ r le f
and gives this written notice pursuant to the provisions of 54 P.S. 704.
DATE: IC)-31 -03
Signature
Signature of name being csumed
COMMONWE-AUITI OF PENNSYLVANIA
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COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
On the J) S? day of 2003 , before me, a
Notary Public, personally appeared the above affiant known to me to be the person whose name
is subscribed to the within document and acknowledged that he/she executed the foregoing for the
purpose therein contained.
In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and official seal.
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Notary Public
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