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DIVORCE
AND NOW,..®... P J*.. 2000 it is ordered and ??
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Darrell C. Dethlefs
decreed that ................................................. . plaintiff,
Jane L. Dethlefs
and ......................................................... . defendant,
are divorced from the bonds of matrimony.
The court retains jurisdiction of the following claims which have
been raised of record in this action for which a final order has not yet
been entered; It is further ordered that the provisions of the Marriage
Settlement Agreement dated December 22, 1999, between Plaintiff and Defendant,
and filed of record in this action, are incorporated herein and made a part
hereof by reference thereto, but shall not merge herein.
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DARRELL C. DETHLEFS,
Plaintiff
V.
JANE L. DETHLEFS,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON
: PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY
: PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 7 (963 -0 V I L
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: IN DIVORCE
MARRIAGE PROPERTY SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT
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PROPERTY SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT, made this 02 day of December, 1999, is by and between;
DARRELL C. DETHLEFS, of 3805 Market Street, Camp Hill, Pennsylvania, party of
i the first part, hereinafter referred to as "Husband"; and,
JANE L. DETHLEFS, of 111 Village Square West, Shermans Dale, Pennsylvania, part
of the second part, hereinafter referred to as "Wife."
I WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, the parties hereto are husband and wife, having been married on July 28,
1990, and are the parents of one minor child: Emily Mae Coradina Dethlefs, born January 4,
1996 (hereinafter referred to as "child"); and
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WHEREAS, certain difficulties have arisen between the parties hereto which have
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i made them desirous of living separate and apart from one another and Husband plans to
a shortly initiate an action in divorce against Wife; and
WHEREAS, the parties wish to enter into an agreement for the division of their
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common property and to define their respective rights, duties, and obligations; and
WHEREAS, the parties hereto have mutually entered into an agreement for the
division of their assets, the
provision for the liabilities they owe, and provision for the
j resolution of their mutual differences, after both parties have had full and ample opportunity
i to consult with their respective attorneys, and the parties now wish to have that agreement
reduced to writing.
NOW, THEREFORE, the parties hereto, in consideration of the above recitals, the
mutually made and to be kept promises set forth hereinafter, and for other good and valuable
considerations, and intending to be legally bound and to legally bind their heirs, successors,
assigns, and personal representatives, do hereby covenant, promise, and agree as follows:
1. CUSTODY. Custody of the parties' minor child, Emily, will not be the subject to
this agreement and will be worked out by them separately. Both parties reserve
unto themselves all rights and claims regarding their child.
2. RESIDENCE. Wife shall convey to Husband all of her right, title, and interest in
the residential real estate owned by the parties at 104 Fairway Drive in Carlisle,
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, subject, however, to all liens, encumbrances,
and other title restrictions existing on the property as of the date of this
Agreement. Wife acknowledges that she has executed a deed to the property at
the same time she executed this Agreement and authorizes Husband to record
the deed promptly.
3. DEBTS SECURED BY RESIDENCE. Husband acknowledges that the residence at
104 Fairway Drive is encumbered by mortgages or other liens owed to First
Union Mortgage Corporation (First Mortgage) and First Union Mortgage
Corporation (Second Mortgage). Husband shall, within one (1) years of the date
of this Agreement, refinance those obligations to obtain Wife's release from any
further liability on them.
4. PAYMENTS TO WIFE FOR RESIDENCE. Husband shall pay to Wife, in
consideration of the transfer of her interest in the residence at 104 Fairway
Drive, the sum of Fifty-six Thousand ($56,000.00) Dollars, which sum shall be
paid as follows:
A. The sum of Ten Thousand ($10,000.00) Dollars which has been paid
prior to the date of this Agreement, the receipt of which Wife hereby
acknowledges; and,
B. The sum of Forty-six Thousand ($46,000.00) Dollars upon the entry of
the final decree in divorce in the action contemplated between the parties
or upon Husband's refinancing of the residence, whichever first occurs.
Neither payment shall bear interest until paid.
5. OFFICE REAL ESTATE. The parties acknowledge that they are part owners in
the commercial property at 3805 Market Street in Camp Hill, Cumberland
County, Pennsylvania, at which Husband currently operates his law office. Wife
shall grant, convey and transfer unto Husband all of her right, title, and interest
in and to such property, subject, however, to all liens, encumbrances, and other
title restrictions existing on the property as of the date of this Agreement. Wife
acknowledges that she has executed a deed to the property at the same time she
executed this agreement and authorizes Husband to record the deed promptly.
6. DEBTS SECURED BY OFFICE REAL ESTATE. The parties acknowledge that the
real estate at 3805 Market Street is currently encumbered by debts owed to First
Union Mortgage Corporation and Harvey Hoffman. Husband shall, within three
(3) years of the date of this Agreement, refinance such obligations to obtain
Wife's release from any further liability on them.
7. PAYMENT TO WIFE FOR OFFICE REAL ESTATE. Husband shall pay to Wife, in
consideration of the transfer of her interest in the real estate at 3805 Market
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Street, the sum of Ten Thousand ($10,000.00) Dollars, which sum bill be paid to
Wife, without interest, upon the completion of his refinancing of the debts which
encumber that property in accordance with Paragraph 6 hereinabove.
B. RETIREMENT BENEFITS. The parties acknowledge that both of them are
participants in the Law Office of Darrell C. Dethlefs 401(k) Plan. The parties
agree that Husband shall retain his account within the plan and all of the benefits
and funds therein and Wife does hereby waive, release, and quitclaim any claim
to or interest in Husband's said account. The parties agree that Wife shall retain
her account within the plan and all of the benefits and funds therein and Husband
does hereby waive, release, and quitclaim any claim to or interest in Wife's said
account. The parties will make, execute, acknowledge and delivery any and all
documents necessary to implement the provisions of this paragraph.
9. HUSBAND'S LAW OFFICE AND RELATED BUSINESS INTERESTS. The parties
acknowledge that Husband is the owner of a sole proprietorship law practice
which is known as "Law Office of Darrell C. Dethlefs" and is a participant in four
\ joint ventures which operate title insurance agencies and which are known as
\\ "Mid-American Abstract, Inc.", "Capital Area Abstract, Inc.", "Susquehanna
Valley Abstract, LLC", "Strong Settlement Services, Inc.", and "Mid-Atlantic
States Title, Inc." Wife hereby waives, releases, and relinquishes any and all
interest in or claim to such business interests and all of the assets, tangible and
intangible, which comprise or are owned by such business interests and does
hereby confirm those business interests to be the sole and separate property of
Husband free of any claim by Wife.
10. INVESTMENT ACCOUNTS. The parties acknowledge that they have previously
held, jointly or individually, various investment accounts, bank accounts, and
other assets with various financial institutions. The parties acknowledge that all
of those assets are now held in Husband's name alone and Wife does hereby
waive, release, relinquish, and quitclaim any and all claim to or interest in such
accounts or assets and confirm the same to be the sole and separate property of
Husband from and after the date of this Agreement. The parties agree that they
shall make, execute, acknowledge and deliver any and all documents necessary
to implement the terms and provisions of this Agreement.
11. DEBTS. The parties acknowledge that, in addition to the debts secured by
encumbrances against real estate, which are described hereinabove, Husband
owes personal loans to the Pennsylvania State Employees' Credit Union and the
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Wells Fargo Bank and that they owe various credit card obligations. The parties
hereby agree that those debts and obligations shall be paid and assumed as
follows:
A. Husband shall be solely liable for the debts he owes to the Pennsylvania
State Employees' Credit Union and the Wells Fargo Bank and will pay and
satisfy such obligations in accordance with their terms. Husband shall
indemnify and save Wife harmless from any loss, cost, or expense
caused to her by his failure to pay and satisfy those debts as they are
owed.
B. Husband shall pay and satisfy, in accordance with their terms, the Visa
card account owed to CitiBank and the American Express credit card, in
strict accordance with their terms and conditions. Husband shall also pay
and satisfy the Master card account owed to General Motors Credit.
Husband shall indemnify and save Wife harmless from any loss, cost, or
expense caused to her by his failure to pay and satisfy those debts as
they are owed. Further, the parties will either terminate those accounts
absolutely or revise and modify the terms of those accounts so that Wife
shall no longer be permitted to charge on or use those accounts and shall
no longer be liable for any debts incurred on those accounts and they
shall make such modification within fifteen (15) days of the date of this
Agreement.
C. Wife shall pay and satisfy; in accordance with their terms, the Visa card
account in her name owed to CitiBank, in strict accordance with their
terms and conditions. Wife shall indemnify and save Husband harmless
from any loss, cost, or expense caused to him by her failure to pay and
satisfy those debts as they are owed. Further, the parties will either
terminate those accounts absolutely or revise and modify the terms of
those accounts so that Husband shall no longer be permitted to charge on
or use those accounts and shall no longer be liable for any debts incurred
on those accounts and they shall make such modification within fifteen
05) days of the date of this Agreement.
12. PAYMENTS TO WIFE. In consideration of the transfer and division of the
property as set forth herein, and in satisfaction of Husband's support obligation
as set forth hereinbelow, Husband shall make the following payments to Wife:
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A. Husband shall pay Wife the sum of One Thousand ($1,000.00) Dollars
per month for twenty-four (24) consecutive months, commencing on or
before December 31, 1999, and continuing through November 2001.
The payments shall be made directly to Wife and shall be due on or
before the last day of each month.
B. Husband shall pay to Wife the sum of Seven Thousand ($7,000.00)
Dollars on or before January 4, 2001.
C. Husband shall pay to Wife an additional sum of Seven Thousand
($7,000.00) Dollars on or before January 4, 2002.
D. Husband shall pay to Wife the sum of Five Thousand ($5,000.00) Dollars
upon her purchase of a new residence. The parties contemplate that
Wife will purchase a residence for herself within a year or two of the date
\ of this Agreement and Husband shall make the payment of Five Thousand
v\ ($5,000.00) Dollars to her at least ten (10) days prior to the date set for
3 the settlement for her purchase of the residence.
E. Husband shall further provide at his own expense, medical and health
insurance for Wife in substantially the same form and providing
substantially the same benefits as are provided by the insurance now in
effect for Wife for a period of two (2) years from the date of this
Agreement.
13. CHILD_ S_ UPPORT. With regard to the financial support of their daughter, Emily,
1 the parties hereby covenant, promise and agree as follows:
I A. So long as Husband is making the payment of One Thousand
i g ($1,000.00) Dollars per month to Wife, in accordance with Paragraph
.i 12(A) hereinabove, Wife shall not demand or seek additional financial
support from Husband for Emily. Wife acknowledges that such payments
will satisfy Husband's obligation to make financial contributions to Wife
for the support of the daughter and she agrees not to make any additional
,j demand for child support as long as those payments are being made.
B. After the monthly payments of One Thousand ($1,000.00) Dollars
terminate, the parties will attempt to reach further agreement for
payment of financial support for Emily. In the event the parties cannot
agree, either the parties will be free to ask the Court of Common Pleas of
Cumberland County, or such other Court as they may select by mutual
agreement, to determine the appropriate amount of child support to be
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paid for Emily. Each party reserves unto themselves all of their claims
and rights regarding such child support.
C. Husband shall provide, at his own expense, medical and health insurance
on Emily, in substantially the same form and providing substantially the
same benefits, as are provided by the insurance now in effect for Emily.
In addition, Husband shall pay all of the unreimbursed medical and health
expenses for Emily which are incurred with his consent or, in the absence
of his consent, are incurred on an emergency basis for the care of Emily.
Husband's obligations under this sub-paragraph shall remain in effect until
such time as the parties modify them by mutual agreement or such time
as a Court enters an Order for child support, after which the terms and
provisions of this sub-paragraph will be null and void and will be replaced
by the provisions of the Order entered by the Court.
D. Husband shall pay all of the direct costs of college education for Emily for
a period not to exceed five (5) years. "Direct costs" shall include all
costs paid directly to the private school in which Emily is enrolled as a
full-time student working toward a degree of any type. Husband and
Wife shall both participate equally, with the child, in deciding upon the
education of the child. Husband's obligation to make payment of such
direct costs shall, however, only be that amount due for such direct costs
after considering all financial aid (excluding student loans or other loans)
and the assets and income otherwise available to the child for the
payment of such costs.
E. Husband shall pay all of the direct costs of a private elementary and
private secondary education for Emily. Husband and Wife shall both
participate equally, with the child, in deciding upon the education of the
child. Husband's obligation to make payment of such direct costs shall,
however, only be that amount due for such direct costs after considering
all financial aid (excluding student loans or other loans) and the assets
and income otherwise available to the child for the payment of such
costs.
14. INCOME TAXES. The parties agree they will file a joint income tax return for
1999 and that Husband will pay all taxes and all costs of preparing and filing the
tax return. The parties further agree that, for the tax years 2000 and 2001,
Husband shall be entitled to claim the personal exemption of their daughter,
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Emily. Commencing in tax year 2002 and thereafter, the parties will negotiate
and agree upon the exemption for the child and which of them claims that
exemption and, in the event that the parties cannot reach a mutual agreement,
Husband shall be entitled to claim the child's exemption in all odd-numbered
years and Wife shall be entitled to claim her exemption in all even numbered
years. The parties will make, execute, acknowledge and deliver any and all
documents necessary to implement the terms and provisions of this paragraph.
15. AUTOMOBILES. With regard to the motor vehicles owned by the parties, the
parties agree as follows:
A. Husband shall hereafter be the sole and separate owner of the 1995 Ford
F150 vehicle.
B. Wife shall hereafter be the sole and separate owner of the 1991 Mercury
Sable vehicle.
C. To the extent necessary, the parties will execute, acknowledge and
t? deliver any and all documents necessary to transfer titles of the vehicles.
\\\ D. If the titles to the said vehicles are encumbered by any debt or obligation,
each party shall be solely responsible for and shall pay and satisfy the
obligation on their vehicle, in accordance with its terms and provisions,
and shall indemnify and save the other party harmless from any loss,
cost, or expense caused by their failure to make payment of such debt.
16. PERSONAL PROPERTY. The parties hereto mutually agree that they have
effected a satisfactory division of the furniture, household furnishings,
appliances, and other household and 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 tangible personal property presently in his or her
possession, whether said property was heretofore owned jointly or individually by
the parties hereto, and this Agreement shall have the effect of an assignment or
receipt from each party to the other for such property as may be in the individual
possessions of each of the parties hereto, the effective date of said bill of sale to
be contemporaneous with the date of the execution of this Agreement.
17. AIRCRAFT. The parties agree the Husband shall be the sole and separate owner
of a 1977 Cessna 172 Aircraft, registration number N75621. Husband shall be
solely responsible to pay the debt and obligation associated with the Aircraft.
18. WAIVER OF DISCLOSURE. The parties each acknowledge that they are aware
that they have the right to receive formal disclosure, from the other, of the
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assets, liabilities, incomes, and expenses of each of them and that they further
have the right, as part of any divorce action filed between them, to compel the
other party to provide information about such items, including the production of
documents, depositions, and interrogatories, and that each of the parties further
has the right to compel the other party to file formal documents with the Court
listing assets, liabilities, incomes, and expenses, and that each party further has
the right to have the Court decide and determine how the marital property and
debts will be divided or distributed between the parties and to further decide the
amount of support, alimony, or alimony pendente lite each of them is to pay.
Being aware of those rights, each of the parties does hereby expressly waive the
right to engage in such further disclosure or formal discovery and each of the
parties specifically states and acknowledges that they are satisfied to settle their
economic claims on the terms set forth in this Agreement without any further
discovery. Further, each of the parties acknowledges that they have the right to
consult an attorney, accountant, or other advisor of their choice, each of the
parties has had ample opportunity to do so, and that each of the parties has
either consulted such advisors or intentionally decided not to do so. Finally, the
parties acknowledge that they are satisfied to accept the terms and provisions of
this Agreement in full satisfaction of all economic claims or rights they have
arising out of their marriage.
19. WAIVER OF ALIMONY, SUPPORT AND ALIMONY PENDENTE LITE. The parties
acknowledge that they are aware of the income, education, income potential,
and assets and holdings of the other or have had full and ample opportunity to
become familiar with such items. Both parties acknowledge that they are able to
support and maintain themselves comfortably, without contribution from the
other beyond that as provided for in this Property Settlement Agreement, upon
the income and assets owned by each of them. The parties hereby accept the
mutual covenants and terms of this Agreement and the benefits and properties
passed to them hereunder in lieu of any and all further rights to support or
alimony for themself, counsel fees, and alimony pendente lite at this time and
during any and all further or future actions of divorce brought by either of the
parties hereto and the parties do hereby remise, release, quit claim, and relinquish
forever any and all right to support, alimony, alimony pendente lite, counsel fees
and expenses beyond those provided for herein, during the pendency of or as a
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result of any such actions, as provided by the Divorce Code of Pennsylvania or
any other applicable statute, at this time and at any time in the future.
20. WAIVER OF EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTION. The parties acknowledge that each of
them have had a full and ample opportunity to consult with counsel of their
choice regarding their claims arising out of the marriage and divorce and that
they have specifically reviewed their rights to the equitable distribution of marital
property, including rights of discovery, the right to compel a filing of an Inventory
and Appraisement, and the right to have the Court review the assets and claims
of the parties and decide them as part of the divorce action. Being aware of
those rights, and being aware of the marital property owned by each of the
parties, the parties hereto, in consideration of the other terms and provisions of
this Agreement, do hereby waive, release and quitclaim any further right to have
a Court or any other tribunal equitably distribute or divide their marital property
and do hereby further waive, release and quitclaim any and all claim against or
interest in assets now currently in the possession or held in the name of the
other, it being their intention to accept the terms and provisions of this
Agreement in full satisfaction of all of their claims to the marital property of the
parties and the equitable distribution of the same.
21. WAIVER OF ESTATE RIGHTS. Husband releases his inchoate intestate rights in
the estate of Wife and Wife releases her inchoate intestate rights in the estate of
Husband, and each of the parties hereto by these presents for himself or herself,
his or her heirs, executors, administrators, or assigns, does remise, release, quit
claim, and forever discharge the other party hereto, his or her heirs, executors,
administrators, or assigns, or any of them, of any and all claims, demands,
damages, actions, causes of action or suits of law or in equity, of whatsoever
kind or nature, for or because of any matter or thing done, omitted, or suffered
to be done by such other party prior to the date hereof; except that this release
shall in no way exonerate or discharge either party hereto from the obligations
and promises made and imposed by reason of this Agreement and shall in no way
affect any cause of action in absolute divorce which either party may have
against the other.
22. WAIVER OF PROPERTY CLAIMS AND ESTATE CLAIMS. Except as herein
otherwise provided, each party hereto may dispose of his or her property in any
way, and each party hereby expressly waives and relinquishes any and all rights
he or she may now have or hereafter acquire, under the present or future laws of
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any jurisdiction, to share in the property or the estate of the other as a result of
the marital relationship, including, without limitation, the right to equitable
division of marital property, alimony, alimony pendente lite, the right to equitable
division of marital property, alimony, alimony pendonte lite, and counsel fees,
except as provided for otherwise in this Agreement, dower, courtesy, statutory
allowance, widow's allowance, right to take in intestacy, right to take against
the will of the other, and right to act as administrator or executor of the other's
estate, and each will, at the request of the other, execute, acknowledge, and
deliver any and all instruments which may be necessary or advisable to carry into
effect this mutual waiver and relinquishment of all such interest, rights, and
claims.
23. REPRESENTATION AS TO NO DEBTS. The parties hereto mutually represent to
the other that neither of them has incurred any debts in the name of the other
not previously disclosed or provided for in this Agreement. Each of the parties
hereby represents to the other that neither one of them have incurred or
contracted for debts in the name of the other or for which the other is or would
be legally liable from and after the date of the parties' separation. Both parties
hereto mutually agree and promise that neither will contract or otherwise incur
debts in the other's or joint names without the prior permission and written
consent of the other party hereto. Both parties hereto represent and warrant to
the other party that they have not so contracted any debts unbeknownst to the
other up to the time and date of this Agreement.
24. CONSENT TO DIVORCE. The parties agree that they shall, promptly upon the
request of Husband, make, execute, acknowledge, and delivery consents and
waivers pursuant to Section 3301(c) of the Pennsylvania Divorce Code and any
and all other documents reasonably necessary to conclude a divorce action. The
parties agree that they shall take any and all action necessary to conclude a
divorce pursuant to Section 3301(c) promptly after the execution of this
Agreement.
25. BREACH. In the event that any of the provisions of this Agreement are breached
or violated by either of the parties, the other party shall be entitled to enforce
this Agreement by an appropriate action in law or in equity or to take any other
action to which they are lawfully entitled to enforce this Agreement or otherwise
protect their rights. In the event that such action is commended by one of the
parties and the other party is found to have breached or violated any of the terms
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and provisions of this Agreement, the party having so violated or breached the
Agreement, shall be responsible for and shall promptly pay upon demand the
reasonable attorney's fees incurred by the other party to enforce their rights
hereunder.
26. RELEASE. The parties acknowledge that the purpose of this Agreement is to
divide all of their marital property, resolve all of the economic claims between
them, and terminate and conclude any and all claims one party may have against
the other. The parties acknowledge that each of them has had ample
opportunity to consult with an attorney of their choice and to obtain legal
representation with regard to this Agreement and to the claims which they are
terminating hereby. Consequently, each of the parties, for themselves, their
heirs, successors, and assigns, does hereby accept the terms and provisions of
this Agreement in full satisfaction of any claims, of any nature, they may have,
or may ever have had, against the other party and each of the parties does
hereby waive, relinquish, release, and surrender forever any claim they have
against the other party, arising out of their marital relationship, or any other
dealing between the parties prior to the date of this Agreement, provided,
however, that this release shall not exonerate either of the parties from the
obligations they expressly make in this Agreement, which shall survive the date
of this Agreement until such obligations are fully performed.
27. CHOICE OF LAW. This Agreement shall be interpreted, applied and enforced in
accordance with the laws of, and by the Courts of, the Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania.
28. SEVERABILITY. If for any reason whatsoever any part of this Agreement shall
be declared void or invalid, only such part shall be deemed void and in all other
respects this Agreement shall remain valid and full enforceable.
29. NON-WAIVER. The waiver of any term, condition, clause, or provision of this
Agreement shall in no way be deemed or considered a waiver of any other term,
condition, clause or provision of this Agreement.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have set their hands and seals the day
and year first above-written. 4.DARLL DETHLEFS
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JANE L. DETHLEFS
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
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COUNTY OF On this, the L day of ) Y CI?LC i2 r 19 before me, the
undersigned officer, personally appeared DARRELL C. DETHLEFS known to me
(or satisfactorily proven) to be the person(s) whose name(s) is/afe subscribed to the
within instrument and acknowledged that she/he/they executed the same for the
purposes herein contained.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF I hereunto set my hand and official seal.
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undersigned officer, personally appeared JANE L. DETHLEFS known to me (or
satisfactorily proven) to be the person(s) whose name(s) is/are- subscribed to the
within instrument and acknowledged that she/hefehey-- executed the same for the
purposes herein contained.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I hereunto set my hand and official seal.
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DARRELL C. DETHLEFS,
Plaintiff
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JANE L. DETHLEFS,
Defendant
To the Prothonotary:
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON
: PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY
: PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 99-7663 Civil
: CIVIL ACTION -LAW
: IN DIVORCE
Transmit the record, together with the following information, to the court for entry
ofa divorce decree;
1. Grounds for divorce: irretrievable breakdown under Section 3301 (c).
2. Date and manner of service of the complaint: 12-27-99 via personal service.
Acceptance of Service signed 12-27-99, filed 12-30-99 and made a part of the record.
3. Complete either Paragraph A. or B.
A. Date of execution of the affidavit of consent required by Section 3301
(c) of the Divorce Code: by the Plaintiff 3-28-00; by the Defendant 3-28-00.
B. (1) Date of execution of the Plaintiff's affidavit required by Section
3301 (d) of the Divorce Code: N/A;
(2) Date of service of the Plaintiffs affidavit upon the Defendant:
4. Related claims pending: None.
5. Indicate date and manner of service of the notice of intention to file Praecipe to
Transmit record, and attach a copy of said notice under Section 3301 (d)(1)(i) of the
Divorce Code: Waiver signed by Defendant on 3/28/2[)0() and Plaintiff on 3/28/2000.
Dethlefs, Pro Se
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DARRELL G DETHLEFS,
Plaintiff
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JANE L. DETHLEFS,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON
: PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY
: PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 44 _ 7( Q l;.Gcj
: CIVIL ACTION -LAW
: IN DIVORCE
You have been sued in court. If you wish to defend against the claims set forth in
the following pages, you must take prompt action. You are warned that if you fail to do
so, the case may proceed without you and a decree of divorce or annulment may be
entered against you by the court. A judgment may also be entered against you for any
other claim or relief requested in these papers by the Plaintiff. You may lose money or
property or other rights important to you including custody or visitation of your children.
When the grounds for the divorce are indignities or irretrievable breakdown of the
marriage, you may request marriage counseling. A list of marriage counselors is available
in the Office of the Prothonotary at the Cumberland County Courthouse.
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 LAWYER REFERRAL SERVICE
Cumberland County Bar Association
2 Liberty Avenue
Carlisle, Pa 17013
(717)249-3166
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DARRELL C. DETHLEFS,
Plaintiff
V.
JANE L. DETHLEFS,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON
: PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY
: PENNSYLVANIA
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NO. 9 % • 766 3
: CIVEL ACTION -LAW
: IN DIVORCE
AND NOW, comes the Plainta Darrell C. Dethlefs, Pro Se, and seeks to obtain
a Decree in Divorce from the Bonds of matrimony with the above-named Defendant and
in support avers the following:
1. Plaintiff, Darrell C. Dethlefs, is an adult individual who currently resides at
104 Fairway Drive, Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. The Plaintiffs social
security number is 180-62-6682.
2. Defendant, Jane L. Dethlefs, is an adult individual who currently resides at
111 Village Square West, Shermans Dale, Perry County, Pennsylvania. The Defendant's
social security number is 168-48-2924.
3. Both Plaintiff and Defendant have been bonified residents of the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for at least six (6) months immediately preceding the
filing of this Complaint.
4. The parities were married on July 28, 1990 in Perry County,
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
5. The Plaintiff and Defendant are both citizens of the United States of
America.
6. The Plaintiff and Defendant are not members of the Armed Services of the
United States or any of its allies.
7. Plaintiff has been advised of the availability of counseling and that he and
the Defendant may have the right to request that the Court require the parties to
participate in such counseling.
8. The parties have entered into a written agreement with regard to support,
alimony and property division.
9. The prior paragraphs of this Complaint are incorporated herein by
reference as though set forth in full.
10. The marriage of the parties is irretrievably broken.
11. After ninety (90) days have elapsed from the date of the filing of this
Complaint, Plaintiff intends to file an affidavit consenting to a divorce. Plaintiff believes
that the Defendant may also file such an affidavit consenting to a divorce.
12. Plaintiff has been advised of the availability of counseling and that he and
the Defendant have the right to request the Court to require the parties to participate in
such counseling.
WHEREFORE, if both parties file affidavits to divorce after ninety (90) days
have elapsed from filing of the Complaint, Plaintiff respectfully requests the Court to enter
a Decree of Divorce, pursuant to 3301(C) of the Divorce Code.
13. The prior paragraphs of this Complaint are incorporated herein by
reference as though set forth in full.
14. The Marriage of the parties is irretrievably broken.
15. After a period of two (2) years has elapsed form the date of separation,
Plaintiffintends to file his affidavit of having lived separate and apart.
16. Plaintiff has been advised of the availability of counseling and the Plaintiff
and Defendant have the right to request the Court to require parties to participate in such
counseling.
WHEREFORE, if two (2) years have elapsed from the date of separation and
Plaintiff has filed his affidavit, Plaintiff respectfully requests the Court to enter a Decree of
Divorce, pursuant to 3301(D) of the Divorce Code.
Submitted;
By:
arrell C. Dethlefs, Pro Se
104 Fairway Drive
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 975-9446
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DARRELL C. DETHLEFS,
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON
: PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY
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V.
JANE L. DETHLEFS,
Defendant
NO. ('I?- -7663 C
: CIVIL ACTION -LAW
: IN DIVORCE
I hereby certify and represent that I received a true and correct copy of the above
captioned Divorce Complaint on the date written below.
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Plaintiff
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JANE L. DETHLEFS,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON
: PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY
: PENNSYLVANIA
: NO. 99-7663 Civil
: CIVIL ACTION -LAW
: IN DIVORCE
1. A Complaint in Divorce under Section 3301(c) of the Divorce Code was
filed on or about December 27, 1999.
2. The marriage of Plaintiff and Defendant is irretrievably broken and ninety
(90) days have elapsed from the date of filing of the Complaint.
3. I consent to the entry of a final decree of divorce.
4. I understand that if a claim for alimony, alimony pendente lite, marital
property, counsel fees, or expenses has not been filed with the Court before the entry of a
final decree in divorce, the right to claim any of them will be lost.
I verify that the statements made in this Affidavit are true and correct. I
understand that false statements herein are made subject j? the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S.A.
Section 4904 relating to unworn falsification to autho ' i s.
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DARRELL C. DETHLEFS,
Plaintiff
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JANE L. DETHLEFS,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON
: PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY
: PENNSYLVANIA
: NO. 99-7663 Civil
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: IN DIVORCE
I consent to entry of a final decree of divorce without notice.
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. I understand that I will not be divorced until a divorce decree is entered by
the Court and that a copy of a 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.A.Section
4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities. 4
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Plaintiff
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JANE L. DETHLEFS,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON
: PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY
:PENNSYLVANIA
: NO. 99-7663 Civil
: CIVIL ACTION -LAW
: IN DIVORCE
1. A Complaint in Divorce under Section 3301(c) of the Divorce Code was
filed on or about December 27, 1999.
2. The marriage of Plaintiff and Defendant is irretrievably broken and ninety
(90) days have elapsed from the date of filing of the Complaint.
I consent to the entry of a final decree of divorce.
4. I understand that if a claim for alimony, alimony pendente lite, marital
property, counsel fees, or expenses has not been filed with the Court before the entry of a
final decree in divorce, the right to claim any of them will be lost.
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.A.
Section 4904 relating to unworn falsification to authorities.
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JANE L. DETHLF.FS,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON
: PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY
PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 99-7663 Civil
CIVIL ACTION -LAW
IN DIVORCE
1. I consent to 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 a 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.A.Section
4904 relating to unworn falsification to authorities.
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