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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-4108DONALD S. BOLEN, JR., SANDRA K. BOLEN, Plaintiff, Defendant : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA CIVIL ACTION - LAW NO. 02 - IN DIVORCE NOTICE TO DEFEND AND CLAIM RIGHTS TO: Sandra K. Boien 1 Tensaw Drive Browns Mills, NJ 08015 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. When the ground for 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 Courthouse, One Courthouse Square, 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 THISPAPER TO YOUR LAWYER ATONCE. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A LAWYER OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW TO ~ND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP. CUMBERLAND COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION 2 Liberty Avenue Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013-3387 PHONE: (717) 249-3166 Document #: 241691.1 DONALD S. BOLEN, JR., SANDRAK. BOLEN, Plaintiff, 1N THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA CIVIL ACTION - LAW Defendant : IN DIVORCE COMPLAINT IN DIVORCE 1. The Plaintiff, Donald S. Bolen, Jr., is an adult individual currently residing at: PSC 97, Box 0003, APO AE 09827, Istanbul, Turkey, with a current mailing address c/o Andrew C. Spears, Esquire, Attorney for Donald S. Bolen, Jr., Metzger, Wickersham, Knauss & Erb, P.C., 3211 North Front Street, Harrisburg, Dauphin County, PA 17110-0300. 2. The Defendant, Sandra K. Bolen, is an adult individual currently residing at 1 Tensaw Drive, Browns Mills, NJ 08015. 3. Plaintiff has been a bona fide resident of the Commonwealth for at least six months immediately prior to the filing of this Complaint. 4. Plaintiff and Defendant were married on May 24, 1982, in Maryland. 5. Plaintiff is on active duty in the United States Air Fome and subject to the provisions of the Soldiers' and Sailors' Civil Relief Act of the Congress of 1940 and its amendments. 6. Plaintiffs Social Security number is 179-56-9637, and Defendant's Social Security number is unknown. 7. There have been no prior actions of divorce or for annulment between the parties. Document #: 241691. l 10. 11. 12. Defendant. 8. Plaintiffhas been advised that counseling is available, and that Plaintiff may have the right to request that the Court require the parties to participate in counseling. 9. There were two children bom o£this marriage: Preston James Bolen (DOB: 12/31/1983) and Christopher Tyler Bolen (DOB: 5/26/1988). The marriage is irretrievably broken. The parties have been living separate and apart since January 1, 2002. Plaintiff requests the Court to enter a decree of divorce, divorcing Plaintiff and WHEREFORE, Plaintiff requests that this Court enter a decree in divorce and enter such other Orders as are appropriate and just. METZGER, WICKERSHAM, KNAUSS & ERB, P.C. Andrew C. Spears, Esquire Attorney I.D. No. 87737 P.O. Box 5300 Harrisburg, PA 17110-0300 (717) 238-8187 Attorneys for Plaintiff Dated: Document #: 241691 1 VERIFICATION I, Donald S. Bolen, Jr., hereby certify that the facts set forth in the foregoing Complaint in Divorce are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information and belief, and that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S.A. ~4904 relating to unswom falsification to authorities. I~onald S. Bolen, ~r.~/ Document ii.. 241691.1 DONALD S. BOLEN, JR., Plaintiff SANDRA K. BOLEN, Defendant IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS FOR CUMBERLAND COUNTY PENNSYLVANIA CIVIL ACTION - LAW NO. 03-4108 CIVIL TERM ACCEPTANCE OF SERVICE I, Richard L. Webber, Jr., Esquire, counsel for Defendant Sandra K. Bolen, hereby certify that I am authorized to accept service of a Divorce Complaint on behalf of my client and do so this ~/dti' dayof ,d/ L" / ~,~-t~.~,- , 2003. WEIGLE & ASSOCIATES, P.C. By: Richard L. Webber, Jr., Esq~$re Attorney for Defendant 126 East King Street Shippensburg, PA 17257 717-532-7388 DONALD S. BOLEN, JR. SANDRA K. BOLEN, Plaintiff, : Defendant : 1N THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS FOR CUMBERLAND COUNTY PENNSYLVANLA CIVIL ACTION - LAW NO. 03-4108 MARITAL SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT THIS AGREEMENT, made this ff~ day of ~,~/ , 2004, by and between Donald S. Bolen, Jr. (hereinafter "Husband") of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, and Sandra K. Bolen (hereinafter "Wife") of Browns Mills, New Jersey. WITNESSETH: WHEREAS, the parties are Husband and Wife, married on 1~, in the State of Maryland; and WHEREAS, one child under the age of eighteen (18) was bom of the marriage, Christopher Tyler Bolen (d.e_b.44-26/98); and WHEREAS, unhappy differences and difficulties have arisen between the parties, in consequence of which the parties intend to live separate and apart for the rest of their natural lives; and Document#.'245327 WHEREAS, the parties are Plaintiff and Defendant, respectively, in a divorce action filed in the Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, to Docket No. 03-4108; and WHEREAS, the parties desire to settle fully and finally their respective financial and property rights and obligations as between each other, including, but not limited to, the ownership and equitable distribution of real and personal property; past, present and future support, alimony and/or maintenance; and any and all claims which either party has., or may have, against the other or the other's estate; and WHEREAS, the parties desire to provide for the support of their minor child. NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual pro~nises, covenants, and undertakings hereinafter set forth and for other good and valuable considerz,tion, receipt of which the parties acknowledge, Husband and Wife, each intending to be legally bound, hereby covenant and agree as follows: 1. SEPARATION Each party shall have the right to live separate and apart from the other party, flee from the other party's interference, authority, and control. Neither party shall interfere with the other or attempt to interfere with the other, nor compel the parties' cohabitation. 2. HUSBAND'S AND WIFE'S DEBTS Except as otherwise set forth in this Agreement, the parties represent and warrant to each other that they have not incurred and will not contract or incur any debt or liability for which the 299671-1 2 other or the other's estate might be responsible. Each party shall indemnify and save harmless the other party from any and all claims or demands made against the other by mason of debts or obligations incurred by that party. 3. WAIVER OF RIGHTS AND MUTUAL RELEASES Except as provided in this Agreement, both parties absolutely and unconditionally release and forever discharge each other and their heirs, executors, administrators, assigns, property, and estate from any and all rights, claims, demands, or obligations arising out of or by virtue of the marital relationship, whether such claims exist now or arise in the furore. This release shall be effective regardless of whether such claims arise out of t3rmer or future acts, contracts, engagements, or liabilities of the parties or by way of dower, curtesy, widow's rights, family exemption or similar allowance, or under the intestate laws, or tire right to take against the spouse's will, or the right to treat a lifetime conveyance by the other as testamentary, or all other rights of a surviving spouse to participate in a deceased spouse's estate, whether arising under the laws of Pennsylvania, any state, commonwealth, or territory of the United States, or other country. Except for any cause of action for divorce which either party may have or claim to have, and except for the obligations of the parties contained in this Agreement, each party gives to the other an absolute and unconditional release and discharge from all causes of action, claims, rights, or demands whatsoever, in law or in equity, which either party ever had or now has against the other, 299671-1 3 including, but not limited to, alimony, alimonypendente lite, spousal support, equitable distribution of marital property, counsel fees or expenses. 4. DIVISION OF PERSONAL PROPERTY The parties have divided all items of personal property, except as otherwise specified herein, to their mutual satisfaction. All personal property currently in Husband's possession shall be the sole and separate property of Husband. All personal property currently in Wife's possession shall be the sole and separate property of Wife. 5. JOINT DEBTS The parties acknowledge that they have no debts which were jointly incurred during their marriage.. Any debts or obligations incurred by either party in his/her individual name, other than those specified herein, whether incurred before or after separation, are the sole responsibility of the party in whose name the debt or obligation was incurred. 6. RETIREMENT BENEFITS During the marriage, Husband acquired a military retiremenffpension plan with the U.S. Department of the Air Fome. Based upon his pay records in 2002, at the time of separation, his retired pay would be $816.12 per month. 299671-1 4 During the manSage, Wife acquired a Thrift Savings Plan with the U.S. Department of Defense. The value of the Thrift Savings Plan is $12,258.79. The parties have agreed that each will be entitled to one-half of their respective retirernents. The values will be offset based upon the percentages, and Wife will receive a monthly payment of $382.52 per month from Husband's retired pay through a Qualified Domestic Relations Order. 7. DIVISION OF BANK ACCOUNTS Husband and Wife acknowledge that all joint bank accounts have been closed or divided to their mutual satisfaction prior to the execution of this Agreement. 8. AFTER-ACQUIRED PROPERTY Each of the parties shall own and enjoy, independently of any claims or rights of the other, all real property and all items of personal property, tangible or intangible, hereafter acquired, with full power to dispose of the same as fully and effectively as though he or she were unmarried. Any property so acquired shall be owned solely by that party and the other party shall have no claim to that property. 9. SPOUSAL SUPPORT, ALIMONY PENDENTE LITE, AND ALIMONY Husband and Wife waive and relinquish all rights, if any, to spousal support, alimony pendente lite, and alimony. Any transfer of monies between the parties pursuant to any term of this Agreement shall not constitute alimony, but is made as part of the parties' equitable distribution. 299671-1 5 10. TAX MATTERS The parties have negotiated this Agreement with the understanding and intention to divide their marital property. The parties have determined that such dix4sion conforms to a right and just standard with regard to the rights of each party. The division of existing marital property is not, except as may be otherwise expressly provided herein, intended by the parties to constitute in any way a sale or exchange of assets. It is understood that the property transfers described in this Agreement fall within the provisions of Section 1041 of the Internal Revenue Code, and as such will not result in the recognition of any gain or loss upon the transfer by the transferor. 11. CHILD SUPPORT Husband agrees to pay child support in the amount of $800.00 per month until such time as the minor child reaches the age of majority and/or becomes emancipated. The parties realize that this number is an agreed upon number and may be changed by a change of circumstance of either party. 12. COUNSEL FEES AND EXPENSES Except as otherwise specified herein, each party shall be: responsible for payment of his/her own counsel fees and expenses. 299671-1 6 13. ADVICE OF COUNSEL The parties acknowledge that each has received or has; had the oppommity 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 Divome Code of 1980, as amended, and other applicable laws. Each party confirms that he/she understands fully the te~ms, conditions, and provisions of this Agreement and believes them to be fair, just, adequate, and reasonable under the existing circumstances. The parties further confirm that each is entering into this Agreement freely and voluntarily and that the execution of this Agreement is not the result of any duress, undue influence, collusion, or improper or illegal agreement. 14. AFFIDAVITS OF CONSENT Each party agrees to execute an Affidavit of Consent for the obtaining of a no-fault divorce under the provisions of the Divorce Code of 1980, as amended. 15. EFFECT OF DIVORCE DECREE ON AGREEMENT Either party may enforce this Agreement as provided :in Section 3105(a) of the Divorce Code, as amended. As provided in Section 3105(c), provisions of th/s Agreement regarding equitable distribution, alimony, alimony pendente lite, counsel fees or expenses shall not be subject to modification by the court. 16. DATE OF EXECUTION The "date of execution", "date of this agreement", or "execution date" of this Agreement is the date upon which it is signed by the parties if they sign the Agreement on the same date. 299671-1 7 Otherwise, the "date of execution", "date of this agreement", or "execution date" shall be the date on which the last party signed this Agreement. 17. HEADINGS NOT PART OF AGREEMENT The descriptive headings preceding the paragraphs are for convenience and shall not affect the meaning, construction, or effect of this Agreement. 18. SEVERABILITY AND INDEPENDENT AND SEPARATE COVENANTS Each separate obligation shall be deemed to be a separate and independent covenant and agreement. 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 hi all other respects this Agreement shall be valid and continue in full force, effect, and operation. 19. AGREEMENT BINDING ON HEIRS This Agreement shall be binding on and shall enure to the benefit of the parties and their respective heirs, executors, administrators, successors, and assigns. 20. INTEGRATION This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding of the parties and supersedes any and all prior agreements and negotiations between them. There are no representations, warranties, covenants, or promises other than those expressly set forth in this Agreement. 299671-1 8 21. MODIFICATION OR WAIVER TO BE IN WR1TING No modification or waiver of any term of this Agreement shall be valid unless in writing and signed by both parties. 22. NO WAIVER OF DEFAULT The failure of either party to insist upon strict performance of any term of this Agreement shall in no way affect the right of such party hereatter to enfome the term. 23. VOLUNTARY EXECUTION The parties acknowledge that this Agreement is fair and equitable, and that they have reached this Agreement freely and voluntarily, without any duress, undue influence, collusion, or improper or illegal agreements. 24. APPLICABLE LAW This Agreement shall be construed under the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and more specifically under the Divorce Code of 1980, as amended. 25. ATTORNEYS' FEES FOR ENFORCEMENT If either party breaches any provision of this Agreement, the breaching party shall pay all reasonable legal fees and costs incurred by the other in enforcing tl~is Agreement, providing that the enforcing party is successful in establishing that a breach has occurred. 299671-1 9 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have set their hands and seals the day and year first written above. WITNESS: #Ot~ ~U~UC O~ ~ ~ ~or~ald g~ Bolen, Jr. ~dra K. Bolen 299671-1 -10- Document #: 243327 COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA : COUNTY OF : SS On this, the day of ) 2004, before me, the undersigned officer, personally appeared Donald S. Bolen, Jr., known to me or satisfactorily prow:n to be the person whose name is subscribed to in the foregoing Marital 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. My Commission Expires: COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA : COUNTY OF : SS On this, the day of ., 2004, before me, the undersigned officer, personally appeared Sandra K. Bolen, known to me or satisfactori][y proven to be the person whose name is subscribed to in the foregoing Marital Settlement Agreement, and acknowledged that she executed the same for the purposes therein contained. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I hereunto set my hand and official seal. My Commission Expires: 299671-1 Document #: 243327 -10- DONALD S Page 1 of 2 Bolen Donald TSgt 39 ABW DET 1 / LGT From: Hosler, Susan E. [SEH@mwke.com] Sent: Thursday, JuJy 29, 2004 10:44 PM To: bolend @ odc-t.an kara.af.mil Subject: 303902_1 .DOC - Print out both pages, sign and mail back. Must have original signatures to file in Court. Thanks. DONALD S. BOLEN, JR. SANDRA K. BOLEN, Plaintiff, Defendant IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS FOR CUMBERLAND COUNTY PENNSYLVANIA CIVIL ACTION - LAW NO. 03-4108 AFFIDAVIT OF C NSENT 1. A Complaint in Divorce under §§ 3301(c) and (d) of the Divorce Code was filed on August 21, 2003 and served upon Defendant on November 24, 2003. 2. The marriage of Plaintiff and Defendant is irretrievably broken, and ninety (90) days have elapsed from the date of filing and service of the Complaint. 3. I consent to the entry of a Final Decree of Divorce after service of Notice of Intention to Request Entry of the Decree. I verify that the statements made in this Affidavit are tree and correct. I understand that any false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S., § 4904, relating to unsworn falsification to authorities. Donald S. Bolen, Jr. / 7/30/2004 DONALD S Page 2 of 2 DONALD S. BOLEN, JR. SANDRA K. BOLEN, Plaintiff, : : Defendant : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS FOR CUMBERLAND COUNTY PENNSYLVANIA CIVIL ACTION - LAW NO. 03-4108 WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REQUEST ENTRY OF A DIVORCE UNDER § 3301(c) OF TIlE DIVORCE C DE 1. I consent to the entry of a final decree of divorce without notice. 2. I understand that I may lose rights concerning alimony, division of property, lawyer's fees or expenses if I do not claim them before a divorce is granted. 3. I understand that I will not be divorced until a divorce decree is entered by the Court and that a copy of the decree will be sent to me immediately after it is filed with the Prothonotary. I verify that the statements made in this Affidavit are true and correct. I understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. § 4904 relating to unswom falsification to authorities. Dated: Donal~~ ~'J7~c 7/30/2004 DONALD S. BOLEN JR. , SANDRA K. BOLEN, Plaintiff, : : : : Defendant : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS FOR CUMBERLAND COUNTY PENNSYLVANIA CIVIL ACTION - LAW NO. 03-4108 AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT 1. A Complaint in Divorce under §§ 3301(c) and (d) of the Divorce Code was filed on August 21, 2003 and served upon Defendant on November 24, 2003. 2. The marriage of Plaintiff and Defendant is in'etrievably broken, and ninety (90) days have elapsed from the date of filing and service of the Complaint. 3. I consent to the entry of a Final Decree of Divorce after service of Notice of Intention to Request Entry of the Decree. I verify that the statements made in this Affidavit are 'true and correct. I understand that any false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S., § 4904, relating to unsworn falsification to authorities. Dated: DONALD S. BOLEN, JR. SANDRA K. BOLEN, Plaintiff, Defendant : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS FOR CUMBERLAND COUNTY PENNSY'LVANIA CIVIL ACTION - LAW NO. 03-4108 WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REQUEST ENTRY OF A DIVORCE UNDER § 3301(c) OF' THE DIVORCE CODE 1. I consent to the entry of a final decree of divorce without notice. 2. I understand that I may lose rights concerning alimony, division of property, lawyer's fees or expenses ifI do not claim them before a divome is granted. 3. I understand that I will not be divomed 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. Dated: S~a~dra K. Bolen 301947-1 DONALD S. BOLEN, JR. Plaintiff, SANDRA K. BOLEN, : Defendant : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS FOR CUMBERLAND COUNTY PENNSYLVANIA CIVIL ACTION - LAW NO. 03-4108 PRAECIPE TO TRANSMIT RECORD TO THE PROTHONOTARY: Kindly transmit the record, together with the following information, to the Court for entry of a Divome Decree: 1. Ground for divorce: Irretrievable breakdown under Section 3301(c) of the Divorce Code. 2. Date and manner of service of Complaint: A Complaint in Divorce was filed on August 21, 2003, and served on Defendant on November 24, 2003. 3. Complete either paragraph (a) or (b): (a) Date of execution of Plaintiff's and Defendant's Affidavits of Consent required by Section 330l(c) of the Divorce Code: Plaintiff.' Executed July 30, 2004; filed August 16, 2004 Defendant: Executed September 8, 2004; filed September 15, 2004 (b)(1) Date of execution of Plaintiffs Affidavit required by Section 3301(d) of the Divorce Code: NA 308599-I Dated: (2) Date of filing and service of the Plaintiff's Affidavit upon the respondent: Filing: NA Service: NA Complete the appropriate paragraphs: (a) Related claims pending: (b) Claims withdrawn: (c) (d) Co) None None Claims settled by agreement of the parties: All State whether any written agreement is to be incorporated into the Divorce Decree: Marital Settlement Agreement dated July 20, 2004 Date and manner of service of the Notice of/ntention to File Praecipe to Transmit Record, a copy of which is attached, if the Decree is to be entered under Section 3301 (d)( l )(i) of the Divorce Code: Service: NA Date Plaintiff's Waiver of Notice in §3301(c) Divorce was filed with the Prothonotary: August 16, 2004 Date Defendant's Waiver of Notice in §3301(c) Divorce was filed with the Prothonotary: September 15, 2004 METZGER, WICKERSHAM, KNAUSS & ERB, P.C. By Andrew C. Spears, Esquire Attorney I.D. No. 87737 P.O. Box 5300 Harrisburg, PA 17110-0300 (717) 238-8187 Attorneys for Plaintiff 3085991 DONALD S. BOLEN, JR. SANDRA K. BOLEN, Plaintiff, Defendant IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS FOR CUMBERLAND COUNTY PENNSYLVANIA CIVIL ACTION - LAW NO. 03-4108 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE this e~'~ AND NOW, day of ~gt'~.~ -~ , 2004, I, Andrew C. Spears, Esquire, of Metzger, Wickersham, Knauss & Erb, P.C., attorneys for Plaintiff, Donald S. Bolen, Jr., hereby certify that I served a copy of the Praecipe to Transmit Record this day by depositing the same in the United States mail, postage prepaid, at Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, addressed to: Sandra K. Bolen c/o Richard L. Webber, Jr., Esquire Weigle & Associates, P.C. 126 East King Street Shippensburg, PA 17257-1397 METZGER, WICKERSHAM, KNAUSS & ERB, P.C. By: 308599-I IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY STATE OF PENNA. NO. 03-4108 DONALD S. BOLEN, JR. VERSUS SANDRA K. BOLEN AND NOW, DECREED THAT DECREE iN DIVORCE DONALD S. BOLEN, JR. AND SANDRA K. BOLEN ARE DIVORCED FROM THE BONDS OF MATRIMONY. IT IS ORDERED AND ,PLAINTIFF, ,DEFENDANT, 2004 is incorporated but not merged here%rr; --~J ATT PROTHONOTARY The Marital Settlement Agreement between the parties dated July 20, THE COURT RETAINS JURISDICTION OF THE FOLLOWING CLAIMS WHICH HAVE BEEN RAISED OF RECOi,RD~k IN THIS ACTION FOR WHICH A FINAL ORDER HAS NOT YET BEEN ENTEREd; ~)'~