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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY
STATE OF PEN NA.
MICHAEL F. BARNES,
PLAINTIFF No. 99 ' 6926
VERSUS
KATHERINE E. BARNES,
DEFENDANT
DECREE IN
DIVORCE
AND NOW,
DECREED THAT
AND
MICHAEL F. BARNES
KATHERINE E. BARNES
ARE DIVORCED FROM THE BONDS OF MATRIMONY.
PLAINTIFF,
, DEFENDANT,
THE COURT RETAINS JURISDICTION OF THE FOLLOWING CLAIMS WHICH HAVE
BEEN RAISED OF RECORD IN THIS ACTION FOR WHICH A FINAL ORDER HAS NOT
YET BEEN ENTERED; None
It is further ordered and decreed that the Marriage Settlement Agreement
executed by and between the parties, dated November 5, 1999, is incorporated
by re erence 3.n to is cree or the purposes o en orcemen , u shall
not be deemed to have been merged with this Decree.
BY THE
ATTEST: J
PROTHONOTARY
&ff31 A. A.
2000 IT IS ORDERED AND
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MARRIAGE SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT
by and between
KATHERINE E. BARNES
and
MICHAEL F. BARNES
MARRIAGE SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT
AGREEMENT MADE this ?l% day of 4-1Y" rc l'fi (,. 1999, by and
between Katherine E. Barnes ("Wife") - A N D - Michael F. Barnes ("Husband"), at Harrisburg,
Pennsylvania.
WHEREAS, the parties hereto are husband and wife having been married on December 1, 1990,
at Camp Hill, Pennsylvania.
WHEREAS, two (2) children were born of this marriage; said children being:
Zachary Ian Barnes, date of birth, December 29, 1991; and
Rachael Elizabeth Barnes, date of birth, September 20, 1993.
WHEREAS, diverse unhappy differences, disputes and difficulties have arisen between the
parties and it is the intention of Wife and Husband to live separate and apart for the rest of their natural
lives, and the parties desire to settle fully and finally their respective financial and property rights and
obligations as between each other including, without limitation by specification: settling of all matters
between them relating to the ownership and equitable distribution of real and personal property; settling
of all matters between them relating to the past, present and future support, alimony and/or maintenance
of Wife by Husband or of Husband by Wife; settling of all matters between them relating to the past,
present and future support and/or maintenance of the children; the implementation of custody/visitation
arrangements for the minor children of the parties; and in general, the settling of any and all claims and
possible claims by one against the other or against their respective estates.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing premises and of the mutual promises,
covenants and undertakings hereinafter set forth and for other good and valuable consideration, receipt
of which is hereby acknowledged by each of the parties, Wife and Husband, each intending to be legally
bound hereby, covenant and agree as follows:
Divorce and Separation. The parties agree to the entry of a decree in divorce pursuant
to Section 3301(c) of the Divorce Code of 1980. Husband and Wife shall at all times hereafter have the
right to live separate and apart from each other and to reside from time to time at such place or places as
they shall respectively deem fit, free from any control, restraint, or interference whatsoever by the other.
Neither party shall molest the other or endeavor to compel the other to cohabit or dwell with him or her
by any legal or other proceedings. The foregoing provision shall not be taken to be an admission on the
part of either Husband or Wife of the lawfulness or unlawfulness of the causes leading to their living
apart.
The parties acknowledge that a divorce action will be filed in the Court of Common Pleas of
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. The parties agree that they will execute Affidavits of Consent in the
aforementioned matter.
2. Division of Property. Husband and Wife agree that the following constitutes an
equitable distribution of the marital property.
A. Husband's Property. The following property shall become the sole and
exclusive property of Husband:
1. Property situate at 817 Surrey Court, Camp Hill, York County,
Pennsylvania, subject to all existing liens and obligations.
2. 1999 Hunter Legend 380 boat, subject to all existing liens and
obligations;
3. Individual Retirement Account numbers 08186592179,
08186582643, 08186592175, 08186582639,08186592183,
08186582647,5023042772;
4. The Principal Financial Life Insurance policy;
5. All right, title and interest in B&B COMMNET Inc. subject to all
existing liens and obligations. Wife waives all right, title and
interest she may now or hereafter have in B&B COMMNET.
6. All right, title and interest in Spectron Inc. subject to all existing
liens and obligations. Wife waives all right, title and interest she
may now or hereafter have in Spectron, Inc.
B. Wife's Property. The following property shall become the sole and
exclusive property of Wife:
1. Mutual funds contained in account number 4031817390;
2. Wife's Individual Retirement Account numbers 08186582635,
08186582631,08186582627;
3. Husband shall pay to wife the sum of Twenty-Seven Thousand Six
Hundred Fifty Dollars (527,650) within 30 days of the signing of
this agreement. This payment is made to Wife in exchange for her
waiver of all right, title and interest in the property situate at 817
Surrey Court, Camp Hill, York County, Pennsylvania. Wife shall
execute a deed transferring this asset to Husband simultaneously
with the signing of this agreement. Husband shall refinance the
mortgage and home equity loan on this property within eighteen
months of the signing of this agreement.
4. CHUBB Life Insurance policy number 6519776;
C. Children's Property. The parties agree that the CHUBB Life Insurance
policy number 6519775 shall continue to be held in trust for the benefit of the parties'
minor children to be shared by them equally.
3. Additional Documentation. The parties agree to execute any deeds, assignments, titles
or other instruments necessary and appropriate to accomplish the aforesaid division of property.
4. Transfers Subject to Existing Liens. Notwithstanding any other provisions in this
document all property transferred hereunder is subject to the existing lien or liens set forth above. The
respective transferee of such property agrees to indemnify and save harmless the other party from any
claim or liability that such other party may suffer or may be required to pay on account of such lien or
encumbrance.
5. 1999 Tax Returns. The parties have agreed tojointly file their federal and state income
tax returns for the year 1999. Any tax liability shall be paid by Husband. Any refunds shall be
distributed to Husband.
6. Representations and Warranties. The parties represent and warrant to each other that
the property described in this Agreement represents all of the property in which they have any right, title
and interest, and that such property is subject to no mortgage, pledge, lien, security interest,
encumbrance or charge except those which are disclosed herein.
7. Equitable Division. By this Agreement the parties have intended to effect an equitable
division of their jointly owned property. The parties have determined that an equitable division of such
property conforms to a just and right standard, with due regard to the rights of each party. The division
of existing marital property is not intended by the parties to constitute in anyway a sale or exchange of
assets, and the division is being effected without the introduction of outside funds or other property not
constituting a part of the marital estate. It is the intention of the parties to treat all transfers herein as
non-taxable.
8. Relinquishment of Rights. Except as expressly provided herein, Husband forever
relinquishes any right, title or interest he may now or hereafter have in any tangible or intangible assets
now belonging to Wife, and Wife forever relinquishes any right, title or interest she may now or
hereafter have in any tangible or intangible assets now belonging to Husband.
9. After-Acquired Property. 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 in him or her to
dispose of the same as fully and effectively, in all respects and for all purposes as though he or she were
unmarried.
10. Debts. The parties agree to each pay one-half of the 1999 late withdrawal fee obligation
to the Harrisburg Academy.
Husband and Wife shall each be solely responsible for all debts in their respective names,
including but not limited to personal loans, charge accounts and credit cards. Both parties represent and
warrant to the other that as of the date of this Agreement they have not incurred, and in the future will
not contract or incur, any debt or liability for which the other or the estate of the other might be
responsible.
Husband shall use his best efforts to have Wife's name removed from all obligations associated
with Husband's businesses. In any event, Husband shall have Wife's name removed from all such
obligations no later than 12 months after the signing of this Agreement. Husband shall indemnify and
hold Wife harmless from any and all claims or demands made against Wife for all obligations associated
with Husband's businesses.
11. Liabilities. All debts, contracts, obligations or liabilities incurred at any time in the past
or future by either party will be paid promptly by said party, unless and except as otherwise specifically
set forth in this Agreement; and each of the parties hereto further promises, covenants and agrees that
each will now and at all times hereafter save harmless and keep the other or his or her estate indemnified
and save harmless from all debts or liabilities incurred by him or her, as the case may be, and from all
actions, claims and demands whatsoever with respect thereto, and from all costs, legal or otherwise, and
counsel fees whatsoever pertaining to such actions, claims and demands. Neither party shall, as of the
date of this Agreement, contract nor incur any debt or liability for which the other or his or her property
may be responsible, and shall indemnify and save harmless the other from any and all claims or demands
made against him or her by reason of debts or obligations incurred by him or her and from all expenses,
legal costs, and counsel fees unless provided to the contrary herein.
12. Counsel Fees Costs and Expenses.
Each party shall be responsible for his or her own
legal fees, costs and expenses incurred in connection with their separation and/or the dissolution of their
marriage.
13. Alimony. Husband shall pay to Wife the sum of One Thousand Seven Hundred Dollars
(S 1,700) per month through October, 2001, or his death, her death or remarriage. It is the intention of
the parties that Wife's cohabitation with any man or men shall be the equivalent of her remarriage for
purposes of this paragraph.
The parties agree that the entire amount being paid to
. Tax Ramifications of Alimony.
14
Wife pursuant to this paragraph is a separate maintenance periodic payment, included and intended to be
included with the income of Wife within the meaning and intent of Section 71 of the United States
Internal Revenue Code of 1954 and deductible from the Husband's gross income pursuant to the
provisions of Section 215 of the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1954. Wife agrees that all said
payments shall be included as income to the Wife in her applicable tax returns and that she shall pay
such taxes as may be required by reason of such inclusion.
This Agreement has been negotiated and executed under the assumption that the payments for
alimony to Wife shall be deductible by Husband. if, as a result of a binding determination to the
contrary or because of some subsequent change in the governing law or its authoritative interpretation,
the payments or any part of the payments will no longer be deductible by Husband, then the sums
payable by Husband to Wife under paragraph 12 shall be reduced by the amount of his increased tax
obligation.
15. Non-Modification of Alimony. The parties agree that the alimony provision takes into
account the parties' overall economic circumstances including the equitable distribution of property
herein and so shall not be subject to modification by any court.
16. Child Support.
A. Husband shall pay to Wife for the use, benefit, support and maintenance of
the minor children, the sum of One Thousand Eight Hundred Dollars
(51,800) per month.
B. Wife acknowledges that as of the date of executing this Agreement that the
provisions herein made for the support, maintenance and education of the
children are fair, adequate, reasonable and satisfactory to her. The amount
of the support payments shall be subject to an appropriate adjustment by
agreement or, if the parties are unable to agree, by a court of competent
jurisdiction.
C. It is specifically and mutually understood and agreed and recognized by
and between the parties hereto that for the years 2000 and 2001 Husband
shall be entitled to claim the U.S. Individual Income Tax and any other
federal, state or local income or other tax exemptions for Zachary and that
Wife shall be entitled to claim the U.S. Individual Income Tax and any
other federal, state or local income or other tax exemptions for Rachael.
17. Custody
A. The parties agree that the legal custody of their children shall be joint,
with both parties having the right to make major parenting decisions affecting the
children's health, education and welfare. Primary physical custody shall be with Wife
and partial physical custody shall be with Husband as set forth below. During such times
as the children reside with the parties as set forth below, the parent having physical
custody shall be responsible for all aspects of child care, including medical, and shall
have the duty to immediately advise the other parent of any unusual occurrence or any
illness.
B. The parties shall share custody as follows:
(1) Husband shall have custody on alternate weekends from
Friday at 3:00 p.m. until Sunday at 8:00 p.m.
(2) During weeks when Husband does have custody for the
coming weekend, Husband shall have custody from
Tuesday at 3:00 p.m. until Wednesday at 8:20 a.m. at
which time Husband shall drop the children off at school
or, if school is not in session, at Wife's residence.
(3) During weeks when Husband does not have custody for the
coming weekend, Husband shall have custody from
Tuesday at 3:00 p.m. until Wednesday at 8:20 a.m.
Husband shall also have custody on Thursday at 3:00 p.m.
until Friday at 8:20 a.m. at which time Husband shall drop
the children off at school or, if school is not in session, at
Wife's residence.
(4) During the summer months, the parties shall continue to
alternate custody as set forth above in paragraphs one
through three. The parties may alternate this schedule but
in no event will Husband have the children for any less
time than he does during the rest of the year.
C. The parties shall divide the holidays as follows:
(1) Christmas shall be divided into two segments. Segment A
shall be from December 24 at noon through December 25 at
noon. Segment B shall be from December 25 at noon
through December 26 at noon. Commencing with
December, 1999, Wife shall have segment A and Husband
during segment B. Thereafter, the parties shall alternate
custody of the children in accordance with the segments.
(2) Thanksgiving Day shall be divided into two segments.
Segment A shall be from noon on Thanksgiving Day
through noon on Friday. Segment B shall be from noon on
Friday through noon on Saturday. Commencing with
Husband having Segment A in 1999 and all odd years
thereafter. Wife shall have Segment A in 2000 and all even
years thereafter.
(3) The parties shall alternate Easter Sunday every year such
that Wife has custody of the children on Easter in even-
numbered years and Husband has custody in odd-numbered
years.
(4) The parties shall alternate the holidays of Memorial Day
weekend, Labor Day weekend and the Fourth of July
beginning with Wife having custody of the children for
Labor Day weekend in 1999. If there is a weekend
connected with the celebration of the Fourth of July,
holiday then the party having custody for that day shall also
have custody for that weekend.
(5) Wife shall have custody of the children on Mother's Day and
Husband shall have custody of the children on Father's Day.
(6) Husband and Wife shall each be entitled to two weeks non-
consecutive custody with the minor children for vacation purposes.
Each party shall be required to give the other 60 days written
notice of the dates they have selected. The party first giving notice
shall have priority if there is a conflict for the requested period.
(7) The holiday schedule shall supercede the regular custody schedule.
D. Other times as the parties may mutually agree.
E. The parties shall seek to foster and encourage the love, affection and
respect of the children for each parent, and to that end the best interests of
the children in implementing the schedule of partial custody.
F. Each of the parties shall permit reasonable telephone contact between the
children and the other parent.
G. The parties agree to keep alcohol use to a minimum when the children are in their
custody. Neither party shall drive after consuming any alcohol when the children
are in their custody.
18. Full Disclosure. The respective parties do hereby warrant, represent and declare and do
acknowledge and agree that each is and has been fully and completely informed of and is familiar with
and cognizant of the wealth, real and/or personal property, estate and assets, earnings and income of the
other and that each has made a full and complete disclosure to the other of his or her entire assets and
liabilities and any further enumeration or statement thereof in this Agreement is specifically waived.
19. Releases. Each party does hereby remise, release, quitclaim and forever discharge the
other and the estate of the other from any and every claim that each other may now have, or hereafter
have or can have at any time, against the other, or in and to or against the other's estate, or any part
thereof, whether arising out of any former contracts, engagements or liabilities of the other, or byway of
dower or claim in the nature of dower, widow's rights, or under the intestate laws, or the right to take
against each other's will, or for support or maintenance, or of any other nature whatsoever, except any
rights accruing under this Agreement.
20. Indemnification. Each party represents and warrants to the other that he or she has not
incurred any debt, obligation, or other liability, other than described in this Agreement, on which the
other party is or may be liable. Each party covenants and agrees that if any claim, action or proceeding
is hereinafter initiated seeking to hold the other party liable for any other debts, obligations, liability, act
or omission of such party, such party will at his or her sole expense, defend the other against any such
claim or demand, whether or not well-founded, and that he or she will indemnify and hold harmless the
other party in respect of all damages as resulting therefrom. Damages as used herein shall include any
claim, action, demand, loss, cost, expense, penalty, and other damage, including without limitation,
counsel fees and other costs and expenses reasonably incurred in investigating or attempting to avoid
same or in opposing the imposition thereof or enforcing this indemnity, resulting to Husband or Wife
from any inaccurate representation made by or on behalf of either Husband or Wife to the other in this
Agreement, any breach of any of the warranties made by Husband or Wife in this Agreement, or breach
or default in performance by Husband or Wife of any of the obligations to be performed by such party
hereunder. The Husband or Wife agrees to give the other prompt written notice of any litigation
threatened or instituted against either party which might constitute the basis for a claim for indemnity
pursuant to the terms of this Agreement.
21. General Provisions. This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding of the parties
and supersedes any and all prior agreements and negotiations between them. There are no
representations or warranties other than those expressly set forth herein.
22. Fair and Equitable Contents. The provisions of this Agreement and their legal effect
have been fully explained to the parties by their respective counsel. Each party acknowledges that he or
she has received independent legal advice from counsel of his or her selection and that each fully
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, 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, and that execution of this agreement is not the result of any duress or undue influence and
that it is not the result of any collusion or improper or illegal agreement or agreements.
23. Breach. It is expressly stipulated that if either party fails in the due performance of any
of his or her material obligations under this Agreement, the other party shall have the right, at his or her
election, to sue for damages for breach thereof, to sue for specific performance, or to seek any other
legal remedies as may be available, and the defaulting party shall pay the reasonable legal fees for any
services rendered by the non-defaulting party's attorney in any action or proceeding to compel
performance hereunder.
24. Execution of Documents. Each party shall on demand execute any other documents that
may be necessary or advisable to carry out the provisions of this Agreement.
25. Modification. No modification, rescission or amendment to this Agreement shall be
effective unless in writing signed by each of the parties hereto.
26. Severability. If any provision of this Agreement is held by a Court of competent
jurisdiction to be void, invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions hereof shall nevertheless
survive and continue in full force and effect without being impaired or invalidated in any way.
27. Applicable Law. This Agreement shall be construed under the laws of the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
28. Agreement Not to be Merged. This Agreement may be filed with the Court for
incorporation into the Decree of Divorce for purposes of enforcement only, but otherwise shall not be
merged into said Decree. The parties shall have the right to enforce this Agreement under the Divorce
Code of 1980, as amended, and in addition, shall retain any remedies in law or in equity under this
Agreement as an independent contract. Such remedies in law or equity are specifically not waived or
released.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have set their hands and seals the day and year
first above written.
Witness:
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KATHE E. B
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MICHAEL F. 13ARNES
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
COUNTY OF DAUPHIN
: ss.
Personally appeared before me, a Notary Public in and for the aforesaid Commonwealth and
County, Katherine E. Barnes, who being duly sworn according to law deposes and says that she is a
party of the foregoing Agreement and she executed same for the purposes therein contained.
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Witness my hand and seal this s - day of"-?? 1999.
Notarial Seal
VictoriaY.Chambers. Notary Public
Harrisburg, Dauphin County
My commission Expires Apr. 7, 2003
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
COUNTY OF DAUPHIN
: ss,
Personally appeared before me, a Notary Public in and for the aforesaid Commonwealth and
County, Michael F. Barnes, who being duly sworn according to law deposes and says that he is a party
of the foregoing Agreement and he executed same for the purposes therein contained.
Witness my hand and seal this ?l day of 1999.
A ?._
NotaryPublic
My Commission Expires:
Notarial Soot
Vicky L. Fitz, Notary Public
Harrisburg, Dauphin County2002
My Commission Expves Dec. 5,
Member, Pennsylvania AssoCia4on of Nolanes
My Commission Expires:
MICHAEL F. BARNES,
PLAINTIFF
V.
KATHERINE E. BARNES,
DEFENDANT
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
N0.99 - 6926
CIVIL ACTION - 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: Complaint was served upon Defendant's
counsel via U.S. Mail, first class, on November 30, 1999.
3. (a) Date of execution of the Affidavit of Consent required by §3301(c) of the Divorce
Code: by Plaintiff on March 7, 2000; and by Defendant on April 6 12000,
(b) (1) Date of execution of the affidavit required by §3301(d) of the Divorce Code: Not
applicable.
(2) Date of filing and service of the Affidavit upon the respondent: Not applicable.
4. Related claims pending: None.
5. Complete either (a) or (b).
(a) Date and manner of service of the Notice of Intention to File Praccipe to Transmit
Record, a copy of which is attached: Not applicable.
(b) Date Plaintiffs Waiver of Notice in §3301(c) Divorce was filed with the
A
(b) Date Plaintiffs Waiver of Notice in §3301(c) Divorce was filed with the
prothonotary: April 5, 2000.
Date Defendant's Waiver of Notice in §3301(c) Divorce was filed with the
prothonotary: Simultaneous with the filing of this Praecipe.
SMIGEL, ANDERSON & SACKS
Date: April 11, 2000 By: ^^?-
LeR y Srnigel, Esquire
I.D. # 09617
Ann V. Levin, Esquire
2917 North Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110
(717) 234-2401
Attorneys for Plaintiff
L.
MICHAEL F. BARNES,
PLAINTIFF
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. NO. if?- G7v?lo
KATHERINE E. BARNES,
DEFENDANT CIVIL ACTION- 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 for any other
claim or relief requested in these papers by the Plaintiff. You may lose money or property or other
rights important to you, including custody or visitation of your children.
When the ground for the divorce is indignities or irretrievable breakdown of the marriage, you
may request marriage counseling. A list of marriage counselors is available in the Office of the
Prothonotary, Cumberland County Courthouse, Carlisle, Pennsylvania, 17013.
IF YOU DO NOT FILE A CLAIM FOR ALIMONY, DIVISION OF PROPERTY,
LAWYER'S FEES OR EXPENSES BEFORE A DIVORCE OR ANNULMENT IS GRANTED,
YOU MAY LOSE THE RIGHT TO CLAIM ANY OF THEM.
YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU DO NOT
HAVE A LAWYER OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE OFFICE
SET FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP.
CUMBERLAND COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION
TWO LIBERTY AVENUE
CARLISLE, PA 17013
(717) 249-3166
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990
The Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County is required by law to comply with the
Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. For information about accessible facilities and reasonable
accommodations available to disabled individuals having business before the Court, please contact our
office. All arrangements must be made at least 72 hours prior to any hearing of business before the
Court.
5513.14 01VORCE COMPLAINT1AVI6dd
MICHAEL F. BARNES,
PLAINTIFF
V.
KATHERINE E. BARNES,
DEFENDANT
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO.
CIVIL ACTION - DIVORCE
COMPLAINT UNDER SECTION 3301(c) OR 3301(d)
OF A 1IE DIVORCF. CODE
TO THE HONORABLE, THE JUDGES OF SAID COURT:
AND NOW, conies Plaintiff, Michael F. Barnes, by his attorneys, SMIGEL, ANDERSON &,
SACKS, and represents as follows:
COUNTI
DIVORCE UNDER SECTION 3301(c) OR 3301(d)
OF THE DIVORCE CODE
1. Plaintiff is Michael F. Barnes, who currently resides at 110 November Drive, Apt. 5, Camp
Hill, Pennsylvania and has resided there since on or about July, 1999.
2. Plaintiffs Social Security No. is 179-44-9056.
3. Defendant is Katherine E. Barnes, who currently resides at 817 Surrey Court, Camp Hill,
Pennsylvania and has resided there since on or about October, 1996.
4. Defendant's Social Security No. is 231-04-3242.
5. Both Plaintiff and Defendant have been bona fide residents in the Commonwealth for at least
six (6) months immediately previous to the riling of this Complaint.
6. The Plaintiff and Defendant were married on December 1, 1990, at Camp Hill, Pennsylvania.
7. There have been no prior actions of divorce or for annulment between the parties.
8. The marriage is irretrievably broken.
9. 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.
to, Plaintiff avers that there are children of the parties under the age of 18, namely: Zachary
1. Barnes and Rachael E. Barnes.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff requests the court to enter a decree of divorce.
SMIGEL, ANDERSON& SACKS
Date: November 5, 1999 By: 4?' I J " /'D
LER Y SMIGEL, ESQUIRE
I.D. #09617
ANN V. LEVIN, ESQUIRE
2917 NORTH FRONT STREET
HARRISBURG, PA 17110
(717) 234-2401
ATTORNEYS FOR PLAINTIFF
VERIFICATION
1, Michael F. Barnes, verify that the statements contained in the foregoing pleading are true and
correct to the best of my knowledge, information and belief. I understand that false statements therein are
made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. §4904, relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
Date: ( J 9`/
Michael F. Barnes
v
_ T V '
Plaintiff
V.
KATHERINE E. BARNES,
Defendant
IN TH E COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
No. 99 - 6926
CIVIL ACTION - DIVORCE
AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT AND WAIVER OF COUNSELING
1. A Complaint in Divorce under §3301(c) of the Divorce Code was filed an November 16,
1999.
2. The marriage of Plaintiff and Defendant is irretrievably broken and ninety (90) days have
elapsed from the date of filing and service of the Complaint.
3. I consent to the entry of a final Decree of Divorce after service of notice of intention to
request entry of the decree.
I verify that the statements made in this Affidavit are true and correct. I understand that false
statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S, §4904 relating to unswom falsification
to authorities.
Date:,? - 7 'DDD
MICHAEL 17.'BAkNES,?IrLAINTIFF
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MICHAEL F. BARNES,
Plaintiff
V.
KATHERINE E. BARNES,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 99-6926 CIVIL
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE
AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT & WAIVER OF COUNSELING1. A Complaint in Divorce under § 3301(c) of the Divorce Code was filed on
November 16, 1999.
2. The marriage of Plaintiff and Defendant is irretrievably broken and ninety (90) days
have elapsed from the date of filing and service of the Complaint.
3. I consent to the entry of a final decree in divorce after service of notice of intention
to request entry of the decree.
4. I have been advised of the availability of marriage counseling and I understand that
I may request that the Court require that my spouse and I participate in counseling. I understand
that the Court maintains a list of marriage counselors, which list is available to me upon request.
Being so advised, I do not request that the Court require my spouse and I to participate in
counseling prior to a divorce being handed down by the Court.
5. I acknowledge that I received a copy of the Complaint in Divorce on or about
December 2, 1999.
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
unswom falsification to authorities.
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Date: 9. (0 00 flG?.f'I?At'- ? gG1'w`td
KATHERINE E. BARNES
MICHAEL F. BARNES,
Plaintiff
V.
KATHERINE E. BARNES,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: NO. 99-6926 CIVIL
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: IN DIVORCE
WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO
REQUEST ENTRY OF A DIVORCE DECREE
UNDER SECTION 3301(c) OF THE DIVORCE CODE
1. I consent to the entry of a final decree of divorce without notice.
2. I understand that I may lose rights concerning alimony, division of property, lawyer's
fees or expenses if I do not claim them before a divorce is granted.
3. I understand that I will not be divorced until a divorce decree is entered by the Court
and that a copy of the decree will be sent to me immediately after it is filed with the prothonotary.
I verify that the statements made in this affidavit are true and correct. I understand that
false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C. S. §4904 relating to unswom
falsification to authorities.
Date: 9. (o. 00 K&, 'r. td
KATHERINE E. BARNES
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MICHAEL F. BARNES,
PLAINTIFF
V.
KATHERINE E. BARNES,
DEFENDANT
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 99 - 6926
CIVIL ACTION - DIVORCE
ACCEPTANCE OF SERVICE
I, Paul J. Esposito, counsel for Defendant, accept service of the Complaint in Divorce on behalf
of the Defendant, Katherine E. Barnes, and certify that I am authorized to do so.
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PLAINTIFF
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KATHERINE E, BARNES,
DEFENDANT
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
No. 99 - 6926
CIVIL ACTION - DIVORCE
WAIVER OF NOTICE. OF INTENTION TO REQUEST
ENTRY OF A DIVORCE DECREE UNDER
SECTION 3301(c) OF THE DIVORCE CODE
I consent to the entry of a final decree of divorce without notice.
2. I understand that I may lose rights concerning alimony, division of property, lawyer's fees
or expenses if I do not claim them before a divorce is granted.
3. I understand that I will not be divorced until a divorce decree is entered by the Court and
that a copy of the decree will be sent to me immediately after it is filed with the prothonotary.
I verify that the statements made in this Affidavit are true and correct. I understand that false
statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. Section 4904 relating to unswom
falsification to authorities.
Date: 3 - 7'Ac700
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