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DALEY ZUCKER MEILTON
MINER & GINGRICH, LLC
1029 Scenery Drive
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 657-4795
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
KAREN A. HNATUCK,
Plaintiff No. O?- 3a 88 Ci a i /
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CIVIL ACTION - LAW
ROBERT J. HNATUCK,
Defendant IN DIVORCE
NOTICE
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 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 at the Cumberland County Court House, High and Hanover Street, Carlisle, Pennsylvania.
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
32 South Bedford Street
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
(717) 249-3166
Date: ?v J' U -7
DALEY ZUCKER MEILTON
MINER & GINGRICH, LLC
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Sandra L. Meilton, squire
Supreme Court ID # 32551
1029 Scenery Drive
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 657-4795
Attorney for Plaintiff
Sandra L. Meilton, Esquire
DALEY Z,UCKER MEILTON
MINER & GINGRICH, LLC
1029 Scenery Drive
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 657-4795
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
KAREN A. HNATUCK,
Plaintiff No. 07- 3.2 9? Ftl.
V.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
ROBERT J. HNATUCK,
Defendant IN DIVORCE
COMPLAINT UNDER SECTION 3301(c)
or 3301(d) OF THE DIVORCE CODE
1. Plaintiff is Karen A. Hnatuck, who currently resides at 1779 South Meadow
Drive, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
2. Defendant is Robert J. Hnatuck, who currently resides at 1779 South Meadow
Drive, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
3. Plaintiff and Defendant have been bona fide residents in the Commonwealth for at
least six months immediately previous to the filing of this Complaint.
4. The Plaintiff and Defendant were married on May 18, 1985 at Mechanicsburg,
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
5. There have been no prior actions of divorce or for annulment between the parties.
6. The marriage is irretrievably broken.
7. Plaintiff has been advised that counseling is available and that plaintiff may have
the right to request that the court requires the parties to participate in counseling.
8. The causes of action and section of Divorce Code under which Plaintiff is
proceeding are:
A. Section 3301(c). The marriage of the parties is irretrievably broken. 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 Defendant may also file such an
Affidavit.
B. Section 3301(d). The marriage of the parties is irretrievably broken. The
Plaintiff and Defendant separated on or about the filing of this Complaint.
COUNT II:
CLAIM FOR EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTION OF MARITAL PROPERTY UNDER THE
DIVORCE CODE
9. Paragraphs 1 through 8 of this Complaint are incorporated herein by reference as
though set forth in full.
10. Plaintiff and Defendant are the joint owners as tenants by the entireties of real
estate which is subject to equitable distribution by this court.
11. Plaintiff and Defendant are the owners of various items of personal property,
furniture and household furnishings acquired during their marriage which are subject to equitable
distribution by this court.
12. Plaintiff and Defendant are the owners of various motor vehicles, bank accounts
insurance policies and retirement benefits acquired during their marriage which are subject to
equitable distribution by this court.
COUNT III
CLAIM FOR ALIMONY UNDER THE DIVORCE CODE
13. Paragraphs 1 through 12 of this Complaint are incorporated herein by reference as
though set forth in full.
14. Plaintiff has inadequate means of support for herself except as provided for by
Defendant.
15. Plaintiff is currently employed through the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and
earning an annual gross income of approximately $32,000.
16. Defendant is currently employed through Tyco Electronics earning an annual
gross income in excess of $118,000.00.
COUNT IV
CLAIM FOR ALIMONY PENDENTE LITE, COUNSEL FEES AND EXPENSES
UNDER THE DIVORCE CODE
17. Paragraphs 1 through 16 of this Complaint are incorporated herein by reference as
though set forth in full.
18. Plaintiff does not have sufficient funds to support herself and pay counsel fees
and expenses incidental to this action.
19. Defendant is full well and able to pay Plaintiff Alimony, Alimony Pendente Lite,
counsel fees and expenses incidental to this divorce action.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff requests this Honorable Court enter a Decree in Divorce from
the bonds of matrimony; equitably distribute all property owned by the parties hereto; direct the
Defendant to pay Alimony to the Plaintiff; direct the Defendant to pay Alimony Pendente Lite
and Plaintiff's counsel fees and the cost of this proceeding; and grant such further relief as the
Court may determine equitable and just.
Respectfully submitted,
Date: Je- / - U -7
DALEY ZUCKER MEILTON
MINER & GINGRICH, LLC
By:
Sandra L. Meilton, Es uire
Supreme Court ID #32551
1029 Scenery Drive
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 657-4795
Attorney for Plaintiff
VERIFICATION
I, Karen A. Hnatuck, verify that the statements made in this Complaint are true and
correct. I understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S.
§ 4904, relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
Date:
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
KAREN A. HNATUCK,
Plaintiff No. 07-3288 Civil
V.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
ROBERT J. HNATUCK,
Defendant IN DIVORCE
ACCEPTANCE OF SERVICE
AND NOW, this -tk day of ,Jh4 , 2007, I, Robert J. Hnatuck, hereby
certify that I did receive and accept service of the Complaint in Divorce in the above-captioned
matter.
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KAREN A. HNATUCK,
Plaintiff
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No. 07-3288 Civil
ROBERT J. HNATUCK,
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
(In Divorce)
NOTICE TO RESUME PRIOR SURNAME
Notice is hereby given that the Plaintiff in the above matter,
X prior to the entry of a Final Decree in Divorce,
or after the entry of a Final Decree in Divorce dated
hereby elects to resume the prior surname of Karen Ann Heath , and gives this written notice
avowing her intention pursuant to the provisions of 54 P.S. 704.
Date: A'-n?-00P ? &' Q.
Signature
Signature of name being resumed
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
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COUNTY OF DAUPHIN )
On this, the day of (,f 2008, before me, a notary public, the
undersigned officer, personally appeared e above affiant known to me (or satisfactorily proven)
to be the person whose name is subscribed to the within instrument, and acknowledged that she
executed the same for the purposes therein contained.
In Witness Whereof, I hereunto set my hand and notarial seal.
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KAREN A. HNATUCK, )
Plaintiff )
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ROBERT J. HNATUCK, )
Defendant )
No. 07-3288 CIVIL
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE
DEFENDANT'S AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT
1. A complaint in divorce under §3301(c) of the Divorce Code was filed on
June 4, 2007.
2. The marriage of Plaintiff and Defendant is irretrievably broken, and ninety
days have elapsed from the date of filing and service of the complaint.
3. I consent to the entry of a final decree in divorce after service of notice of
intention to request entry of the decree.
WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REQUEST
ENTRY OF A DIVORCE DECREE UNDER
&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. 1 understand that I will not be divorced until a divorce decree is entered by
the Court and that a copy of the decree will be sent to me immediately after it is filed with the
prothonotary.
I verify that the statements made above are true and correct. I understand that
false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. §4904 relating to unworn
falsification to authorities.
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
KAREN A. HNATUCK, No. 2007-3288 Civil
Plaintiff
V. CIVIL ACTION - LAW
ROBERT J. HNATUCK, IN DIVORCE
Defendant
AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT
1. A complaint in divorce under § 3301(c) of the Divorce Code was filed on
June 4, 2007.
2. The marriage of plaintiff and defendant is irretrievably broken and ninety
days have elapsed from the date of filing and service of the Complaint.
3. 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 unsworn falsification to authorities.
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Karen A. Hnatuck, Plaintiff
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Quintina M. Laudermilch, Esquire
DALEY ZUCKER MEILTON
MINER & GINGRICH, LLC
1029 Scenery Drive
Harrisburg, PA 17109
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
KAREN A. HNATUCK,
Plaintiff
V.
No. 2007-3288 Civil
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
ROBERT J. HNATUCK,
Defendant
IN DIVORCE
WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION
TO REQUEST ENTRY OF A DIVORCE DECREE
UNDER 43301 (c) AND 43301(d) OF THE DIVORCE CODE
1. I consent to the entry of a final decree in 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 unsworn falsification to authorities.
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DALEY ZUCKER MEILTON
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
KAREN A. HNATUCK,
Plaintiff
V.
No. 2007-3288 Civil
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
ROBERT J. HNATUCK,
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 § 3301(c) of the Divorce
Code.
2. Date and manner of service of the complaint: A true and correct certified copy of
the Divorce Complaint was served on Defendant on June 7, 2007. An Acceptance of Service
executed by the Defendant was filed on June 13, 2007.
3. As required by Section 3301(c) of the Divorce code, Plaintiff and Defendant
executed their respective Affidavits of Consent on September 17, 2008. The Affidavits are being
filed contemporaneously herewith.
4. Related claims pending: None.
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5. As required by Section 3301(c) of the Divorce Code, Plaintiff and Defendant
executed their respective Waivers of Notice of Intention to Request Entry of Divorce Decree on
September 17, 2008. The Waivers of Notice are being filed contemporaneously herewith.
Respectfully submitted,
DALEY ZUCKER MEILTON
MINER & GINGRICH, LLC
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Sandra L. Meilton, Esquire
Supreme Court ID # 32551
Quintina M. Laudermilch, Esquire
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OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY
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KAREN A. HNATUCK _yPlaintiff
VERSUS
ROBERT J. HNATUCK
Defendant
NO. 2007-3288
DECREE IN
DIVORCE
AND NOW, -lOciabKll / " , Zoo-' , IT IS ORDERED AND
DECREED THAT
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KAREN A. HNATUCK
ROBERT J. HNATUCK
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.
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY PENNSYLVANIA
KAREN A. HNATUCK,
Plaintiff
V.
ROBERT J. HNATUCK,
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
No. 2007-3288 (Civil Term)
(In Divorce)
STIPULATION
AND NOW, this Ir day of Wo bcr 2008, the parties in the
above-captioned matter hereby STIPULATE and AGREE that the Qualified Domestic Relations
Order attached hereto encompasses the intent of the parties and that it may be adopted as a Court
Order.
Quintina. M. Laudermilch, Esquire
Counsel for Plaintiff
Donald T. Kissinger, Es u re
Counsel for Defendant
Karen A. Hnatuck, Plaintiff
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935350166 OCT 21 200?pJ
) CASE NO. 07-3288 Civil
Karen A. Hnatuck
QUALIFIED
VS. ) DOMESTIC
RELATIONS ORDER
Robert J. Hnatuck )
Court of Common Pleas of
Cumberland County, Pennsyl-
vania
Court House Square
Carlisle
PA 17013
WHEREAS, this Court has jurisdiction over the parties and the subject matter of this Order; and
WHEREAS, the parties and the Court intend that this Order shall be a Qualified Domestic
Relations Order (hereinafter referred to as a "QDRO") as defined in Section 206(d)(3) of the
Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended ("ERISA") and Section 414(p) of the
Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended; and,
WHEREAS, pursuant to the referenced statutes, the Plan Administrator shall make a determination of
the qualified status of this Order; and
WHEREAS, following approval by the Plan Administrator, this Order shall constitute a Qualified
Domestic Relations Order; and
WHEREAS, the parties have stipulated that the Court enter this Order;
NOW, THEREFORE, pursuant to this state's Domestic Relations Laws, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED
BY THE COURT as follows:
1. As used in this Order, the following terms shall apply:
(a) "Participant" shall mean Robert J. Hnatuck, whose current address is 1779 South
Meadow Drive, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055.
(b) "Alternate Payee" shall mean Karen A. Hnatuck, whose current address is 194 Stone-
hedge Lane, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055.
(c) "Plan" shall mean Tyco Electronics Retirement Savings and Investment Plan.
2. The Order relates to marital property rights
3. The date of marriage was 05/18/1985.
4. The date of legal separation or divorce is 06/04/2007.
5. The Alternate Payee is the former spouse of the Participant.
6. With respect to marital property, alimony and spousal awards, the Participant and the
Alternate Payee are/were married for federal income tax purposes.
7. The Alternate Payee's award will be calculated as of the date the award is segregated
into the Alternate Payee's account. The date of segregation shall hereinafter be referred
to as the "Valuation Date".
8. The Alternate Payee's interest in the Plan shall be $309,218.00 of the Participant's total
vested account balance under the Plan as of the Valuation Date.
9. The Alternate Payee's award is not entitled to earnings (dividends, interest, gains and
losses) from the Valuation Date to the date that the award is segregated from the Partici-
pant's account. From and after the date of segregation, the Alternate Payee's award shall
be held in an account under the Plan and shall be entitled to all earnings attributable to
the investments therein.
10. In the event there is an outstanding loan balance as of the Valuation Date, the loan bal-
ance will not be included for purposes of calculating the account balance to be divided.
11. The Alternate Payee's award will be paid from the following investment option(s) based
upon the percentage(s) listed as of the date of account segregation: Interest Income
Fund 100%.
12. The Alternate Payee shall have the right to select from the available benefit forms pro-
vided under the terms of the Plan at the time the Alternate Payee becomes eligible and
elects a distribution. The Alternate Payee shall initiate the distribution in accordance
with the terms of the Plan and the administrative procedures that have been established
by the Plan Administrator. The amount distributed to the Alternate Payee will be based
on the value of the Alternate Payee's account on the date the distribution is processed.
13. The Alternate Payee has the right to designate a beneficiary. All beneficiary designa-
tions will be made after qualification of the Order and segregation of a separate account
for the Alternate Payee pursuant to the administrative procedures established for the
Plan.
14. The one time determination fee for review of the Domestic Relations Order will be allo-
cated 50% from the Participant's account and 50% from the Alternate Payee's account.
The fee will be taken from the investment options in the applicable account(s) according
to the plan level fee method as of the date the fee is deducted.
Attorney For Alternate Payee:
Quintina M. Laudermilch
Attorney For Participant:
Donald T. Kissinger
Daley, Zucker, Meilton, Miner & Howett, Kissinger & Holst, P.C.
Gingrich, LLC
1029 Scenery Drive
Harrisburg, PA 17109
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130 Walnut Street
Harrisburg, PA 17108
Judge Of the Court:
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