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F:IFILM4311roy StutRShellyWOCKDELL, Devon\StockdellComplaint. Notice to Plead, VeriOcation.doc
Created: 9/20/04 0:06PM
Revised: 4/19/07 9:21 AM
Hubert X. Gilroy, Esquire
MARTSON DEARDORFF WILLIAMS OTTO GILROY & FALLER
MARTSON LAW OFFICES
I.D. 29943
10 East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-3341
Attorneys for Plaintiff
DEVON M. STOCKDELL, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff : COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
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V. : NO. 2007- oZ 775'
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
MICHAEL D. STOCKDELL,
Defendant IN DIVORCE
NOTICE TO PLEAD
You have been sued in Court. If you wish to defend against the claims set forth in the
following pages, you must take action within (20) days after this Complaint and Notice are
served by entering a written appearance personally or by attorney and filing in writing with
the Court your defenses or objections to the claims set forth against you. You are warned that
if you fail to do so, the case may proceed without you and a judgment may be entered against
you by the Court without further notice for any money claimed in the Complaint or for any
other claim or relief requested by the Plaintiff. You may lose money or property or other
rights important to you.
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
32 South Bedford Street
Carlisle, Pennsylvania
717-249-3166
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'tested: 9/20/04 0:06PM
Revised: 4/19/07 9:21AM
Hubert X. Gilroy, Esquire
MARTSON DEARDORFF WILLIAMS OTTO GILROY & FALLER
MARTSON LAW OFFICES
I.D. 29943
10 East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-3341
Attorneys for Plaintiff
DEVON M. STOCKDELL, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff : COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. : NO. 2007- -2 7 S
MICHAEL D. STOCKDELL, CIVIL ACTION -LAW
Defendant IN DIVORCE
COMPLAINT
Plaintiff, Devon M. Stockdell, by her attorney, Martson Deardorff William Otto Gilroy &
Faller, sets forth the following: y
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Plaintiff, Devon M. Stockdell, is an adult individual residing at 27 Carlisle Road, Newville
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
2
Defendant, Michael A Stockdell, is an adult individual residing at 401B Marshall Court,
Laurel, Maryland.
3
Plaintiff and Defendant were married in Clarksville, Tennessee on October 8,1991.
4
There have been no prior actions of divorce or for annulment between the parties.
5
The marriage is irretrievably broken.
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WHEREFORE, the Plaintiff requests your Honorable Court to enter a decree divorcing her
from the Defendant.
MARTSON LAW OFFICES
By
H ert X.
Martson I
10 East Hi
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dorff Williams Otto Gilroy & Faller
Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-3341
Attorney for Plaintiff
VERIFICATION
I verify that the statements in the foregoing pleading are true and correct. I understand that
false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 PaCS 4904 relating to unsworn
falsification to authorities.
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HAROLD S. IRWIN, III, ESQ.
ATTORNEY ID NO. 29920
64 SOUTH PITT STREET
CARLISLE PA 17013
(717) 243-6090
ATTORNEY FOR DEFENDANT
DEVON M. STOCKDELL,
Plaintiff
V.
MICHAEL D. STOCKDELL,
Defendant
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: NO. 2007 - 2775 CIVIL TERM
: IN DIVORCE
PRAECIPE
Please enter my appearance for the defendant, Michael D. Stockdell, in the this matter.
OFFICE
May 15, 2007 1-l/ v
H MOLD S. IRWIN, III,
Attorney for Defendar
64 South Pitt Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-6090
Attorney ID No. 29920
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DEVON M. STOCKDELL,
Plaintiff
V.
MICHAEL D. STOCKDELL,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 2007 - 2775 CIVIL TERM
IN DIVORCE
ACCEPTANCE OF SERVICE
I, Harold S. Irwin, III, Esquire, attorney for the defendant in this divorce action, hereby accepted
service of a certified copy of the complaint in divorce on May 14, 2007, on behalf of the
defendant.
I verify that the statements made in this acceptance of service are true and correct. I
understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S.
Section 4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
May 15, 2007 v -b-- v L_A--
HAROLD S. IRWIN, III
Attorney for Defendant
64 South Pitt Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-6090
Attorney ID No. 29920
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Created: 9/20/04 0:06PM
Revised: 1/14/08 2:21PM
Hubert X. Gilroy, Esquire
MARTSON DEARDORFF WILLIAMS OTTO GILROY & FALLER
MARTSON LAW OFFICES
I.D. 29943
10 East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-3341
Attorneys for Plaintiff
DEVON M. STOCKDELL,
Plaintiff
V.
MICHAEL D. STOCKDELL,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 2007-2775
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE
AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT AND
WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REQUEST
ENTRY OF A DIVORCE DECREE UNDER
SECTION 3301(c) OF THE DIVORCE CODE
1. A Complaint in divorce under Section 3301(C) of the Divorce Code was filed on May 4,
2007.
2. Defendant acknowledges receipt and Counsel for Defendant accepts service of the
Complaint on or about May 14, 2007
3. The marriage of the Plaintiff and Defendant is irretrievably broken and ninety days have
elapsed from the date of the filing of the Complaint.
4. I consent to the entry of a final decree of divorce without notice.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. I have been advised of the availability of marriage counseling and understand that I may
request that the Court require counseling. I do not request that the Court require counseling.
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. §490 relating to unworn
falsification to authorities.
Date: C?2s- }E=6 ?S
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Created: 9/20/04 0:06PM
Revised: 1/14/08 2:22PM
Hubert X. Gilroy, Esquire
MARTSON DEARDORFF WILLIAMS OTTO GILROY & FALLER
MARTSON LAW OFFICES
I.D. 29943
10 East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-3341
Attorneys for Plaintiff
DEVON M. STOCKDELL,
Plaintiff
V.
MICHAEL D. STOCKDELL,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 2007-2775
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: IN DIVORCE
AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT AND
WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REQUEST
ENTRY OF A DIVORCE DECREE UNDER
SECTION 3301(c) OF THE DIVORCE CODE
1. A Complaint in divorce under Section 3301(C) of the Divorce Code was filed on May 4,
2007.
2. Defendant acknowledges receipt and Counsel for Defendant accepts service of the
Complaint on or about May 14, 2007
3. The marriage of the Plaintiff and Defendant is irretrievably broken and ninety days have
elapsed from the date of the filing of the Complaint.
4. I consent to the entry of a final decree of divorce without notice.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. I have been advised of the availability of marriage counseling and understand that I may
request that the Court require counseling. I do not request that the Court require counseling.
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,?8 Pa.C.S. §4904 relating to unsworn
falsification to authorities. ?
Date: 6?t 1aw V/ •
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F `FILES\Clients\I25b511_565 I marital settlement agreenunt
Created: 7,30,04 9 17AM
Revised: 11/29/07 10.44AM
Hubert X. Gilroy, Esquire
I.D. No. 29943
MARTSON DEARDORFF WILLIAMS OTTO GILROY & FALLER
MARTSON LAW OFFICES
Ten East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-3341
Attorneys for Plaintiff
DEVON M. STOCKDELL,
Plaintiff,
V.
MICHAEL D. STOCKDELL,
Defendant.
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: NO. 2007-2775
: IN DIVORCE
MARITAL SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT
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THIS MARITAL SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT, made this _x day
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of , ti?ff, by and between Devon M. Stockdell (hereinafter referred to as
"Wife") and Mic el D. Stockdell (hereinafter referred to as "Husband"):
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, the parties were married on October 8, 1991, in Tennessee;
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, and the parties hereto
are desirous of settling fully and finally their respective financial and property rights and obligations
as between each other, including, without limitation by specification: the settling of all matters
between them in relation 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; and in general, the settling of any and all
claims and possible claims by either party against the estate of the other party.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the 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 hereto, Husband and Wife, each
intending to be legally bound hereby covenant and agree as follows:
1. INTERFERENCE: Each party shall be free from interference, authority, and contact
by the other, as fully as though he or she were single and unmarried, except as may be necessary to
carry out the provisions of this Agreement. Neither party shall molest the other or attempt to
endeavor to molest the other, nor compel the other to cohabit with the other, or in any way harass
or malign the other, nor in any way interfere with the peaceful existence, separate and apart from the
other.
2. AGREEMENT NOT A BAR TO DIVORCE PROCEEDINGS: This Agreement
shall not affect or bar the right of Husband or Wife to a divorce on lawful grounds or to any defense
as may be available to either party. This Agreement is not intended to condone and shall not be
deemed to be a condonation on the part of either party hereto of any act or acts on the part of the
other party which have occasioned the disputes or unhappy differences.
3. SUBSEQUENT DIVORCE: The parties hereby acknowledge that the Wife filed
a Complaint in Divorce in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania claiming that the marriage is
irretrievably broken under Section 3301(c) of the Pennsylvania Divorce Code. The parties hereby
express their agreement that the marriage is irretrievably broken and express their intent to execute
any and all Affidavits or other documents necessary for the parties to obtain an absolute divorce
pursuant to Section 3301(c) of the Divorce Code. The parties hereby waive all rights to request court
ordered counseling under the Divorce Code. It is further specifically understood and agreed by the
parties that the provisions of this Agreement as to equitable distribution of property of the parties
are accepted by each party as a full and final settlement for all purposes whatsoever, as contemplated
by the Pennsylvania Divorce Code.
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Should a decree, judgment or order of divorce be obtained by either of the parties in this or
any other state, country or jurisdiction, each of the parties hereby consents and agrees that this
Agreement and all of its covenants shall not be affected in any way by such separation or divorce;
and that nothing in any such decree, judgment, order or further modification or revision thereof shall
alter, amend or vary any term of this Agreement, whether or not either or both of the parties shall
remarry. It is the specific intent of the parties to permit this Agreement to survive any judgment and
to be forever binding and conclusive upon the parties.
4. INCORPORATION OF DIVORCE DECREE: It is further agreed, covenanted
and stipulated that this Agreement, or the essential parts hereof, shall be incorporated in any decree
hereinafter entered by any court of competent jurisdiction in any divorce proceedings that have been
or may be instituted by the parties for the purpose of enforcing the contractual obligations of the
parties. This agreement shall not be merged in any such decree but shall in all respects survive the
same and be forever binding and conclusive upon the parties.
5. EFFECTIVE DATE: The effective date of this Agreement shall be the "date of
execution" or "execution date," defined as the date upon which it is executed by the parties if they
have each executed this Agreement on the same date. Otherwise, the "date of execution" or
"execution date" of this Agreement shall be defined as the date of execution by the party last
executing this Agreement.
6. DISTRIBUTION DATE: The transfer ofproperty, funds and/or documents provided
for herein, shall only take place on the "distribution" date which shall be defined as the date of
execution of this Agreement unless otherwise specified herein. However, the support and/or alimony
payments, if any, provided for in this Agreement shall take effect as set forth in this Agreement.
7. MUTUAL RELEASE: Husband and Wife each do hereby mutually remise, release,
quit-claim and forever discharge the other and the estate of such other, for all time to come, and for
all purposes whatsoever, of and from any and all rights, title and interest, or claims in or against the
property (including income and gain from property hereafter accruing) of the other or against the
estate of such other, of whatever nature and wheresoever situated, which he or she now has or at any
time hereafter may have against the other, the estate of such other or any part hereof, whether arising
out of any former acts, contracts, engagements or liabilities of such other or by way of dower or
courtesy, or claims in the nature of dower or courtesy or widow's or widower's rights, family
exemption or similar allowance, or under the intestate laws, or the right to take against the spouse's
will; or the right to treat a lifetime conveyance by the other as a testamentary, or all other rights of
a surviving spouse to participate in a deceased spouse's estate, whether arising under the laws of (a)
Pennsylvania, (b) any State, Commonwealth or territory of the United States, or (c) any country or
any rights which either party may have or at any time hereafter shall have for past, present or future
support or maintenance, alimony, alimony pendente lite, counsel fees, division of property, costs or
expenses, whether arising as a result of the marital relations or otherwise, except, all rights and
agreements and obligations of whatsoever nature arising or which may arise under this Agreement
or for the breach of any provisions thereof. It is the intention of Husband and Wife to give each
other by the execution of this Agreement a full, complete and general release with respect to any and
all property of any kind or nature, real, personal or mixed, which the other now owns or may
hereafter acquire, except and only except all rights and agreements and obligations of whatsoever
nature arising or which may arise under this Agreement or for the breach of any provision thereof.
It is further agreed that this Agreement shall be and constitute a full and final resolution of any and
all claims which each of the parties may have against the other for equitable division of property,
alimony, counsel fees and expenses, alimony pendente lite or any other claims pursuant to the
Pennsylvania Divorce Code or the divorce laws of any other jurisdiction.
8. REPRESENTATION BY COUNSEL: The provisions of this Agreement and
their legal effect has been fully explained to the parties by their respective counsel, Hubert X. Gilroy,
Esquire, counsel for Wife and Harold S. Irwin, III, Esquire, counsel for Husband.
The parties acknowledge that each has received independent legal advice from counsel ofhis
or her own selection, that each has fully disclosed his or her respective financial situations to the
other, including his or her property, estate, assets, liabilities, income and expenses, that each is
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familiar with and fully understands the facts, including the property, estate, assets, earnings and
income of the other, and that each has been fully informed as to his or her legal rights and
obligations. Each of the parties acknowledges and agrees that, after having received such advice and
with such knowledge, this agreement is, in the circumstances, fair, reasonable and equitable, that it
is being entered into freely, voluntarily, and in good faith and that the execution of this agreement
is not the result of any duress, undue influence, coercion, collusion and/or improper or illegal
agreement. The parties further acknowledge that they have each made to the other a full and
complete disclosure of their respective assets, estate, liabilities, and sources of income and that they
waive any specific enumeration thereof for the purposes of this agreement.
The parties acknowledge that each has received or has had the opportunity to receive
independent legal advice from counsel of their selection and that they have been informed fully
as to their legal rights and obligations, including all rights available to them under the
Pennsylvania Divorce Code of 1980, as amended, and other applicable laws.
Each party also acknowledges that each has fully disclosed his or her respective
financial situations to the other, including his or her property, estate, assets, liabilities, income
and expenses, that each is familiar with and fully understands the facts, including the
property, estate, assets, earnings and income of the other, and that each has been fully
informed as to his or her legal rights and obligations. Each of the parties acknowledges and
agrees that, after having received such advice and with such knowledge, this agreement is, in
the circumstances, fair, reasonable and equitable, that it is being entered into freely,
voluntarily, and in good faith and that the execution of this agreement is not the result of any
duress, undue influence, coercion, collusion and/or improper or illegal agreement. The parties
further acknowledge that they have each made to the other a full and complete disclosure of
their respective assets, estate, liabilities, and sources of income and that they waive any specific
enumeration thereof for the purposes of this agreement.
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9. WARRANTY AS TO EXISTING OBLIGATIONS: Each party represents that
they have not heretofore incurred or contracted for any debt or liability or obligation for which the
estate of the other party may be responsible or liable except as may be provided for in this
Agreement. Each party agrees to indemnify and hold the other party harmless from and against any
and all such debts, liabilities or obligations of every kind which may have heretofore been incurred
by them, including those for necessities, except for the obligations arising out of this Agreement.
10. WARRANTY AS TO FUTURE OBLIGATIONS: Husband and Wife covenant,
warrant, represent and agree that, with the exception of obligations set forth in this Agreement,
neither of them shall hereafter incur any liability whatsoever for which the estate of the other may
be liable. Each party shall indemnify and hold harmless the other party from and against any and all
debts, charges and liabilities incurred by the other after the execution date of this Agreement, except
as may be otherwise specifically provided for by the terms of this Agreement.
11. PERSONAL PROPERTY: Except as otherwise provided herein, the parties have
divided between them, to their mutual satisfaction, the personal effects, household furniture and
furnishings, and all other articles of personal property which have heretofore been used by them in
common, and neither party will make any claim to any such items which are now in the possession
or under the control of the other. The parties agree, however, to divide all photographs evenly, and
each party shall be entitled to access to negatives. The parties will make duplicates of all camcorder
tapes which currently exist so that each party has a full set. Any cost involved in the duplication of
the videos will she shared equally.
By these presents, each of the parties hereby specifically waives, releases, renounces and
forever abandons whatever claims he or she may have with respect to any personal property which
is in the possession of the other, and which shall become the sole and separate property of the other
from the date of execution hereof.
12. DIVISION OF REAL PROPERTY: The parties jointly own real estate located
at 27 Carlisle Road, Newville, Pennsylvania (the "Real Estate"). The parties agree that the Real
Estate shall be handled as follows:
a. Wife shall have and enjoy exclusive possession to the Real Estate.
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b. The Real Estate shall remain in joint names.
C. Wife's ability to have exclusive possession of the Real Estate shall continue
as long as the parties minor children are attending high school and/or college.
When all the children are through attending school on a full time basis, Wife
agrees to vacate the Real Estate.
d. Husband will continue to pay the mortgage, property taxes, homeowner's
insurance and routine maintenance on the Real Estate.
e. In the event Wife cohabits with another individual or remarries, she would
be required to vacate the Real Estate and the sale provisions set forth below
would come into effect.
f. Wife will make no alterations or improvements to the Real Estate without
written consent from Husband.
g. Upon Wife vacating the Real Estate, the Real Estate will be transferred into
Husband's name with Husband incurring all expenses in order to accomplish
the transfer. At that time, the Real Estate will be appraised by an appraiser
agreed upon by the parties. The appraisal shall be used to determine the
equity in the property with the equity being defined as the appraised value
minus the mortgage pay-off, if any, owing at the time Wife vacates the
property. Within thirty (30) days of Wife's vacating the Real Estate,
Husband shall pay to Wife fifty percent (50%) of the equity.
13. CHILD SUPPORT: Wife agrees to not seek child support from Husband. If Wife
does seek any type of child support from Husband, Husband's obligation to pay the mortgage,
property taxes, homeowner's insurance and routine maintenance on the Real Estate as set forth in
paragraph 12(d) above, shall be suspended during such time as Wife is seeking and receives child
support.
14. BANK ACCOUNTS, CERTIFICATES OF DEPOSIT AND LIFE INSURANCE:
Husband and Wife acknowledge that all joint bank accounts have been closed and divided to their
mutual satisfaction. They hereby agree that each shall become sole owner of their individual bank
accounts, certificates of deposit and life insurance policies, and they each hereby waive any interest
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in, or claim to, any funds held by the other in any bank accounts, certificates of deposit and the cash
value of the other's life insurance policies.
15. MOTOR VEHICLES: Wife will retain the 1998 Jeep Wrangler in her own name.
Husband will continue to make all loan payments and insurance payments on this vehicle while Wife
shall continue to have the ownership and exclusive possession and use of the vehicle. At such time
as the loan on the vehicle is paid in full, Husband agrees to execute all documentation in order to
transfer title of the vehicle to Wife. At such time as Husband transfers title of the vehicle to Wife,
Husband's obligation to make insurance payments shall terminate. Additionally, if Wife remarries,
Husband obligation to make loan payments and insurance payments on the vehicle shall be
terminated.
16. 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.
17. INCOME TAX: Husband and Wife agree to file separate tax returns for the tax year
2007. For any tax returns filed jointly in the past, both parties agree that in the event any deficiency
in Federal, State or Local Income Tax is proposed, or any 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.
18. APPLICABILITY OF TAX LAW TO PROPERTY TRANSFERS: The parties
hereby agree and express their intent that any transfer of property pursuant to this Agreement shall
be within the scope and applicability of the Deficit Reduction Act of 1984 (hereinafter the "Act"),
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specifically, the provisions of said Act pertaining to the transfers of property between spouses and
former spouses. The parties agree to sign and cause to be filed any elections or other documents
required by the Internal Revenue Service to render the Act applicable to the transfers set forth in this
Agreement without recognition of gain on such transfer and subject to the carry-over basis provisions
of said Act.
19. WAIVER OF ALIMONY: Except as otherwise provided herein, Husband and
Wife recognize and acknowledge that the foregoing provisions for their individual benefit are
satisfactory with regard to support and maintenance, past, present and future. The parties release and
discharge the other absolutely and forever for the rest of their lives for all claims and demands, past,
present or future, for alimony, alimony pendente lite or for any provisions for support and
maintenance. The parties further acknowledge that in consideration of the transfers made herein,
each completely waives and relinquishes any and all claims and/or demands they may now have or
hereafter have against the other for alimony, alimony pendente lite, spousal support, counsel fees and
court costs, except for alimony pendente lite or spousal support payable by Husband to Wife prior
to the date of execution of this Agreement.
20. PENSION: Husband has a pension asset through his service in the military. The
parties agree to execute a Qualified Domestic Relations Order ("QDRO") implementing the
following provisions:
a. The QDRO will determine the "marital portion" of the military pension by
using fourteen (14) years (date of marriage being October 1991 and date of
separation being December 2005) as the numerator with the denominator
being Husband's total years of service with the military. This fraction would
determine the "marital portion" of the pension.
b. The Wife would receive fifty percent (50%) of the marital portion of the
pension when it goes into pay status. Husband would receive one hundred
percent (100%) of the non-marital portion of the pension.
C. Husband would elect survivors benefits for his pension upon retirement, with
the cost of the survivors benefits being taken from the top of the pension
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calculation with the remainder of the pension being distributed in accordance
with the marital versus non-marital portions.
d. Wife's counsel will prepare documentation to implement the QDRO and
Husband and his attorney shall cooperate relative to providing all information
and signing all necessary documentation.
e. Husband will advise Wife at least six (6) months prior to his retirement date.
21. MARITAL DEBT: All marital debt has been paid off or divided to mutual
satisfaction. Each party shall indemnify, defend, and hold the other harmless from and against any
claims, demands suits, actions or liabilities relating to or arising out of any debt in that party's name.
22. HEALTH INSURANCE: Each party is responsible for their own health insurance
and uninsured medical expenses.
23. EFFECT OF DIVORCE DECREE: The parties agree that, except as otherwise
specifically provided herein, this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect after such time
as a final Decree in Divorce may be entered with respect to the parties.
24. BREACH: If either party breaches any provision of this Agreement, the other party
shall have the right, at his or her election to sue for damages for such breach or seek such other
remedies or relief as may be available to him or her, and the party breaching this contract shall be
responsible for payment of reasonable legal fees and costs incurred by the other in enforcing their
rights under this Agreement.
25. WAIVER OF CLAIMS: Except as herein otherwise provided, each party may
dispose of his or her property in any way, and each party hereby waives and relinquishes any and all
rights he or she shall now have or hereafter acquire, under the present and future laws of any
jurisdiction, to share in the property or the estate of the other as a result of the marital relationship,
including without limitation, dower, courtesy, statutory allowance, widow's allowance, right to take
in intestacy, right to take against the Will of the other, and the right to act as administrator or
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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 such interests, rights and claims.
26. ENTIRE AGREEMENT: This Agreement contains the entire understanding ofthe
parties and there are no representations, warranties, covenants or undertakings other than those
expressly set forth herein.
27. AGREEMENT BINDING ON HEIRS: This Agreement shall be binding on and
shall inure to the benefits of the parties hereto and their respective heirs, executors, administrators,
successors and assigns.
28. ADDITIONAL INSTRUMENTS: Each of the parties shall from time to time, at
the request of the other, execute, acknowledge and deliver to the other any and all further instruments
that may be reasonably required to give full force and effect to the provisions of this Agreement.
29. VOID CLAUSES: If any term, condition, clause or provision of this Agreement
shall be determined or declared to be void or invalid in law or otherwise, then only that term,
condition, clause or provision shall be stricken from this Agreement and in all other respects this
Agreement shall be valid and continue in full force, effect and operation.
30. INDEPENDENT SEPARATE COVENANTS: It is specifically understood and
agreed by and between the parties hereto that each paragraph hereof shall be deemed to be separate
and independent Agreement.
31. FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE: The parties confirm that they have relied on the
completeness and substantial accuracy of the financial disclosure of the other as an inducement to
the execution of this Agreement.
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32. MODIFICATION AND WAIVER: A modification or waiver of any of the
provisions of this Agreement shall be effective only if made in writing and executed with the same
formality as this Agreement. The failure of either party to insist upon strict performance of any of
the provisions of this Agreement shall not be construed as a waiver of any subsequent defaults of the
same or similar nature.
33. DESCRIPTIVE HEADINGS: The descriptive headings used herein are for
convenience only. They shall have no affect whatsoever in determining the rights or obligations of
the parties.
34. APPLICABLE LAW: This Agreement shall be construed under the laws of the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and more specifically under the Divorce Code of 1980 and any
amendments thereto.
35. CUSTODY: The parties agree to the following with respect to custody:
a. The mother, Devon M. Stockdell, and the father, Michael D. Stockdell, shall
enjoy shared legal custody of Dara A. Stockdell born August 25, 1993, and
Ethan M. Stockdell born May 16, 1996.
b. The mother shall enjoy primary physical custody of the minor children.
c. The father shall have liberal periods of temporary custody of the minor
children to include alternating weekends, a holiday schedule as agreed upon
by the parties, and such other times as agreed upon by the parties.
d. The parties agree that the terms of this agreement may be incorporated into
a Court Order at the request of either party and that this agreement shall
remain effective until modified by the parties in writing or until further Order
of the Court.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have set their hands and seals the date and
URA/ (SEAL)
Devon M. Stockdel
(SEAL)
%?- [? Mich ell
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
: SS
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
On this, day of 2002$before me a Notary Public, personally
appeared Devon M. Stockdell kno to me to b #e person whose name is subscribed to the within
Marriage Settlement Agreement and acknowledged that he executed the same for the purposes
therein contained.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I hereunto set my hand and official seal.
Jfl. +j a_AU ; r-1 PENNSYLVANIA
Notarial Seal
Shelly Brooks, Notary Public
Carlisle Boro, Cumberland County
H, Commission Expires Aug. 5, 2009
of rfotaries
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
SS
COUNTY OF C?CA??j6tiL?'? ;
On this, the ///'day of cJi4'ny?, 200Z'before me, a Notary Public, personally
appeared Michael D. Stockdell, known to me to be the person whose name is subscribed to the
within Marriage Settlement Agreement and acknowledged that she executed the same for the
purposes therein contained.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I hereunto set my h nd ad official seal.
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA.
NOTARIAL SEAL
Harold S. Irwin Iii. Esq, Notary Public
Notary Public
Carlisle, Cumberland County
My commission expires Febnmry 06, 2011
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Created: 9/20104 0:06PM
Revised: 1/29/08 10:10AM
Hubert X. Gilroy, Esquire
MARTSON DEARDORFF WILLIAMS OTTO GILROY & FALLER
MARTSON LAW OFFICES
I.D. 29943
10 East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-3341
Attorneys for Plaintiff
DEVON M. STOCKDELL,
Plaintiff
V.
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 2007-2775
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
MICHAEL D. STOCKDELL,
Defendant
: IN DIVORCE
PRAECIPE TO TRANSMIT RECORD
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Transmit the record, together with the following information, to the Court for entry of a divorce
decree:
1. Ground for Divorce: Irretrievable breakdown under Section (X)3301(c) ()3301(d)(1) of
the Divorce Code. (Check applicable section.)
2. Date and manner of service of the Complaint: May 4, 2007 by First Class Mail on
Defendant's Counsel Acceptance of Service Attached.
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 Plaintiff: January 14, 2008; by Defendant: January 25, 2008.
(b) (1) Date of execution of the Plaintiffs affidavit required by Section 3301() of the
Divorce Code: _2) Date of service of the Plaintiffs affidavit upon the Defendant: _
4. Related claims pending: None.
5. Complete either (a) (b).
(a) Date and manner of service of the notice of intention to file praecipe to transmit record,
a copy of which is attached: January 29, 2008.
(b) Date Plaintiffs Waiver of Notice was filed with the Prothonotary: January 29, 2008.
(b) Date Defendant's Waiver of Notice was filed with the Prothonotary: January 29, 2008.
Hubert X. Gilroy/Esquire
Attorney for Plq{i`ntiff
Martson Deardorff Willimas Otto Gilroy & Faller
Carlisle, PA 17013
717-243-3341
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY
STATE OF PENNA.
DEVON M. STOCKDELL, NO. 2007-2775
Plaintiff
VERSUS
MICHAEL D. STOCKDELL,
Defendant
DECREE IN
DIVORCE
AND NOW, IT IS ORDERED AND
DECREED THAT DEVON M STorguTT, PLAINTIFF,
AND
MICHAEL D. STOCKDELL
DEFENDANT,
ARE DIVORCED FROM THE BONDS OF MATRIMONY.
THE COURT RETAINS JURISDICTION OF THE FOLLOWING CLAIMS WHICH HAVE
BEEN RAISED OF RECORD N THIS ACTION FOR WHICH A FINAL ORDER HAS NOT
YET BEEN ENTERED; V04Q
Marital Settlement Agreement dated January 11, 2008 is incorporated into
PROTHONOTARY
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