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MARY C. CROUSE,
Plaintiff
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: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: NO.OJ... o/"ISl CIVIL TERM
: IN DIVORCE
DONALD M. CROUSE,
Defendant
NOTICE TO DEFEND AND CLAIM RIGHTS
You have been sued in Court. If you wish to defend against the claims set forth in the following
pages, you must take prompt action. You are warned that if you fail to do so, the case may proceed
without you and a decree of divorce or annulment may be entered against you 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 divorce is indignilies or irretrievable breakdown of the marriage, you may
request marriage counseling. A list of marriage counselors is available in the Prothonotary's Office
al the Cumberland County Courthouse, 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
TELEPHONE: (717) 249-3166
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: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: NO.A1_ tN,';" CIVIL TERM
: IN DIVORCE
MARY C. CROUSE,
Plaintiff
DONALD M CROUSE,
Defendant
COMPLAINT UNDER SECTION 3301(C ) OR (D)
OF THE DIVORCE CODE
Plaintiff, Mary C. Crouse, by her attorney, Lindsay D. Baird, Esquire, sets forth the
following:
1
Plaintiff, Mary C. Crouse, is an adult individual residing at 235 Hunters Road, Newville,
Pennsylvania 17241.
2
Defendant, Donald M. Crouse, is an adult individual sometimes residing at 235 Hunters
Road. Newville, Pennsylvania 17241.
3
The parties were married on June 10, 1989, in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
4
Defendant has lived continuously in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for at least six
months prior to the commencement of this action.
5
This action is not collusive.
6
There have been no prior actions for divorce or annulment in this or any other jurisdiction
within the knowledge of the Plaintiff.
7
In accordance with Section 3301 (c ) of the Divorce Code, the marriage between the parties
is irretrievably broken.
8
Plaintiff has been advised that counseling is available and that Plaintiff may have the right
to request that the Court require the parties to participate in counseling.
WHEREFORE, the Plaintiff requests your Honorable Court to decree that the Plaintiff be
divorced from the Defendant.
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Lindsay(D Baird, Esquire
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37 S. Hanover Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
717 - 243-5732
I verify that to the best of my knowledge and belief, the statements in the foregoing document
are true and correct. I understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties
of 18 PaCS 94904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
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MARY C. CROUSE,
Plaintiff
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: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
DONALD M. CROUSE,
Defendant
: NO. 03-4456
: IN DIVORCE
CIVIL TERM
AMENDED COMPLAINT UNDER SECTION 3301(C I OR (O}
OF THE DIVORCE CODE
Plaintiff, Mary C. Crouse, by her attorney, Lindsay D. Baird, Esquire, amends the
Complaint in Divorce to add a second count for alimony thus sets forth the following:
COUNT 1 - DIVORCE
1
Plaintiff, Mary C. Crouse, is an adult individual residing at 235 Hunters Road, NeWVille,
Pennsylvania 17241.
2
Defendant, Donald M. Crouse, is an adult individual sometimes residing at 235 Hunters
Road, NeWVille, Pennsylvania 17241.
3
The parties were married on June 10, 1989, in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
4
Defendant has lived continuously in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for at least six
months prior to the commencement of this action.
5
This action is not collusive.
6
There have been no prior actions for divorce or annulment in this or any other jurisdiction
within the knowledge of the Plaintiff.
7
In accordance with Section 3301 (c) ofthe Divorce Code, the marriage between the parties
is irretrievably broken.
8
Plaintiff has been advised that counseling is available and that Plaintiff may have the right
to request that the Court require the parties to participate in counseling.
WHEREFORE, the Plaintiff requests your Honorable Court to decree that the Plaintiff be
divorced from the Defendant.
COUNT II. - ALIMONY
9. Paragraphs 1 through 8 of the pleading are incorporated herein by reference
as though set forth in full.
10. Plaintiff requires reasonable supporUalimony to adequately maintain herself
in accordance with the standard of living established during the marriage.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff requests your Honorable Court to enter an award of
alimony.
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Attorney for the Plaintiff
37 S. Hanover Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
717 - 243-5732
I verify that to the best of my knowledge and belief, the statements in the foregoing document
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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MARY C. CROUSE,
Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
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: NO. 03-4456
CIVIL TERM
DONALD M. CROUSE,
Defendant
: IN DIVORCE
AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE
I, Lindsay Dare Baird, Esquire, being duly sworn according to law do depose and state that a
copy of the Complaint filed in the above-captioned matter alon~1 with a copy of a Notice to Plead
and a Notice of Availability of Marriage Counseling was served on the Defendant, November
17, 2003, by Certified Mail - Return Receipt Requested, restricted delivery, a copy of said return
receipt evidencing delivery being attached hereto. Said service on November 17,2003.
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item 4 if Restricted Delivery is desired.
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or on the front if space permits.
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MARY C. CROUSE,
Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v
: NO. 03-4456
: IN DIVORCE
CIVIL TERM
DONALD M. CROUSE,
Defendant
MOTION FOR APPOINTMENT OF MASTER
Mary C. Crouse, Plaintiff, moves the court to appoint a master with respect to the
following claims:
(X) Divorce
( ) Annulment
(X) Alimony
( ) Alimony Pendente Lite
(x) Distribution of Property
( ) Support
( ) Counsel Fees
( ) Cost and Expenses
and in support of the motion states:
(1 )
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
Date:
Discovery is complete as to the claim(s) for which the appointment of a
master is requested.
The defendant has appeared in the action by his attorney, Sean M.
Shultz, Esq.
The statutory ground for divorce is irretrievable breakdown.
The marital home is sold and the proceeds in escrow with plaintiff's
counsel.
The parties have both moved out of state (Indiana and Louisiana).
The action does not involve complex issues of law or fact.
The hearing is expected to take less than half a day.
Additional information, if any, relevant to thEl motion: None.
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Carlisle, PA 17013
(7'17) 243-5732
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I verify that to the best of my knowledge and belief, the statements in the foregoing document
are true and correct. I understand that false statements herein are made subject to the
penalties of 18 PaeS ~4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
MARY C. CROUSE,
Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v
: NO. 03-4456
: IN DIVORCE
CIVIL TERM
DONALD M. CROUSE,
Defendant
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I hereby certify that on this /d day of June, 2004, I have caused a true copy
of the foregoing to be delivered by first class mail to:
Sean M. Shultz, Esquire
19 Brookwood Avenue, Suite 106
Carlisle, PA 17013
Attorney for the Defendant
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MARY C. CROUSE,
Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v
: NO. 03-4456
CIVIL TERM
DONALD M. CROUSE,
Defendant
: IN DIVORCE
ORDER APPOINTING MASTER
AND NOW, this .-3..J.. day of June, 2004, E. Robert Elicker, II, Esquire, is appointed
master with respect to the following claims: Divorce, Distibution of Property, and
Alimony.
BY THE COURT:
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MARY C. CROUSE,
Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v
: NO. 03-4456
CIVIL TERM
DONALD M. CROUSE,
Defendant
: IN DIVORCE
AMENDED COMPLAINT UNDER SECTION 3301(C 1 OR (Dl
OF THE DIVORCE CODE
Plaintiff, Mary C. Crouse, by her attorney, Lindsay D. Baird, Esquire, amends the
Complaint in Divorce to add a second count for alimony tlnus sets forth the following:
COUNT 1 - DIVORCE
1
Plaintiff, Mary C. Crouse, is an adult individual residing at 235 Hunters Road, Newville,
Pennsylvania 17241.
2
Defendant, Donald M. Crouse, is an adult individual sometimes residing at 235 Hunters
Road, Newville, Pennsylvania 17241.
3
The parties were married on June 10,1989, in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
4
Defendant has lived continuously in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for at least six
months prior to the commencement of this action.
5
This action is not collusive.
6
There have been no prior actions for divorce or annulment in this or any other jurisdiction
within the knowledge of the Plaintiff.
7
In accordance with Section 3301 (c) of the Divorce Code, the marriage between the parties
is irretrievably broken.
8
Plaintiff has been advised that counseling is available and that Plaintiff may have the right
to request that the Court require the parties to participate in counseling.
WHEREFORE, the Plaintiff requests your Honorable Court to decree that the Plaintiff be
divorced from the Defendant.
COUNT II. - ALIMONY
9. Paragraphs 1 through 8 of the pleading are incorporated herein by reference
as though set forth in full.
10. Plaintiff requires reasonable support/alimony to adequately maintain herself
in accordance with the standard of living established during the marriage.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff requests your Honorable Court to enter an award of
alimony.
COUNT III - EQUITABLE DISTRIIBUTION
11. Paragraphs 1 through 10 of the Complaint are incorporated herein by
reference set forth in full.
12. Plaintiff and Defendant have acquired property, both real and personal
during their marriage from September 17, 1977 until January 2002, the date of their
separation.
13. Plaintiff and Defendant have been unable to agree as to an equitable division
of said property.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff requests your Honorable Court to equitably divide all marital
property.
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MARY C. CROUSE,
Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v
: NO. 03-4456
CIVIL TERM
DONALD M. CROUSE,
Defendant
: IN DIVORCE
PRE-TRIAL STATEMENT OF PLAINTIFF.
MARY C. CROUSE
AND NOW, this i2Yi:,day of October, 2004, comes the Plaintiff, Mary C. Crouse,
by and through her attorney, Lindsay Dare Baird, Esquire, and files her Pre-Trial
Statement, and in support thereof states as follows:
I. BACKGROUND
The parties were married on June 10,1989, in Cumberland County,
Pennsylvania. The couple separated November 17, 2003 and have been living
separate and apart since that time. On September 10, 2003, Wife filed a Divorce
Complaint and served husband by certified mail October 30, 2003
Wife filed an Amended Divorce Complaint on February 3, 2004, adding a count
for reasonable support/alimony and on October 13, 2004 adding a count for Equitable
Distribution. Master E. Robert Elicker, II, Esquire was appointed on June 3, 2004.
II. PRESENT INFORMATION
1. ASSETS:
A. Settlement of $38,771.49 received for sale of home/property at 235
Hunters Road, Newville, Pennsylvania, being held in escrow account with plaintiff's
attorney.
B. Personal Property: An Asset and Distribution Statement
C. Retirement Funds: Wife has a premarital retirement plan from Essis and
Sons valued at $25,606.07 December 2002.
2. EXPERTS:
Wife does not anticipate calling any experts. However, if there is a question as
to the value of property, Wife reserves the right to supplement this Statement.
3. WITNESSES:
Wife would anticipate calling Wife and Husband. Wife reserves the right to
supplement her list if necessary.
4. EXHIBITS:
Wife has Income and Expense Statements and Asset and Distributions
Statements attached.
5. INCOME INFORMATION:
Wife is currently employed by Lowes Home Centers, Inc. Pay stubs are
available for review.
6. COUNSEL FEES: Each party is paying counsel fees.
7. PROPOSED RESOLUTION:
Wife respectfully requests her premarital money investment of $10,761.00 and
her marital share of the remaining proceeds of settlement from the sale of the marital
property currently held in escrow.
Wife seeks one half of the $15,000.00 trade-in value of the marital property
truck. Husband shall retain the new truck.
Wife respectfully requests continued monthly supporUalimony from the
Defendant in the amount of $1 ,021.00 so that she can continue to live in the manner to
which she is accustomed.
espectfully submitted,
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indsay Da~:~, Esquire
1.0. No. 72083
37 South Hanover Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-5732
MARY C. CROUSE,
Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v
: NO. 03-4456
CIVIL TERM
DONALD M. CROUSE,
Defendant
: IN DIVORCE
ASSETS AND DISTRIBUTION
ASSETS APPROXIMATE MR. CROUSE MS.CROUSE
VALUE
Sale of home $38,771.49
.. Less 10,761.00 100%
Net sale proceeds $28,010.49 50% 50%
Attorney's Fees, Each pay own
Filing Fees and
Court Costs
Ms. Crouse's $25,606.07 100%
Premarital
Retirement Dec 02
1998 Freightliner $15,000.00 50% and keep new 50%
truck trade-in value truck
.. Premarital money of Ms. Crouse's paid in to home
MARY C. CROUSE,
Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v
: NO. 03-4456
: IN DIVORCE
CIVIL TERM
DONALD M. CROUSE,
Defendant
INCOME AND EXPENSE STATEMENT OF MARY C. CROUSE
PART I. INCOME
A. EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION:
EMPLOYER: Lowe's Home Centers, Inc.
ADDRESS: Louisiana
POSITION: Sales clerk
PAYROLL NUMBER: 436-62-3374
PAY PERIOD:
Mary C. Crouse! Income and Expense Statement
B.l EMPLOYMENT INCOME
(BASED ON CURRENT P A YSTUB)
GROSS PAY PER YEAR: $ l680.00/mo. $ 20,160.00/yr
ITEMIZED DEDUCTIONS
Itemized Business Deductions:
Car Expense
Office Expense
Utilities
Postage
SUBTOTAL
Pre-tax net
TAXES
SETAX $
FEDERAL TAX $ 230.00/mo. $ 2760.00/yr
STATE TAX $ 46.00/mo. $ 552.00/yr
LOCAL TAX $
TOTAL TAX DEDUCTIONS $ 276.00/mo. $ 33l2.00/yr
TOTAL DEDUCTIONS $ 346.00/mo. $ 41 52.00/yr
NET PAY PER PAY YEAR $16008.00
NET PAY PER MONTH $1334.00
Mary C. Crousel Income and Expense Statement
B. OTHER INCOME:
DESCRIPTION MONTHLY YEARLY
INTEREST
DIVIDENDS
PENSIONS
ANNUITIES
SOCIAL SECURITY
RENTS
ROYALTIES
EXPENSE ACCOUNT
GIFTS
UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION
WORKMAN'S COMPENSATION
INCOME TAX REFUND
SUPPORT OR ALIMONY $1,021.00*
COMMISSIONS
TIPS
OTHER (SPECIFY)
TOTAL OTHER INCOME
· This figure does not reflect arrears
Mary C. Crouse/ Income and Expense Statement
DESCRIPTION MONTHLY
AMOUNT
HOME EXPENSES:
RENT $ 250.00
FIRST MORTGAGE
SECOND MORTGAGE ON HOME EQUITY LOAN
POOL
GARDENING - FLOWER BEDS, ETC.
MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS
ELECTRIC $ 120.00
GAS
OIL
TELEPHONE $77.00 home
$32.00 cell
WATER $ 20.00
SEWER
TRASH
OTHER UTILITIES/SPECIFY
EMPLOYMENT:
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
LUNCHES
OTHER EMPLOYMENT EXPENSES/SPECIFY
TAXES:
REAL ESTATE TAXES (COUNTY/SCHOOL)
PERSONAL PROPERTY TAXES
INCOME TAXES NOT WITHHELD
PER CAPIT AlOCCUP A TION TAXES
PART II. EXPENSES
Mary C. Crouse! Income and Expense Statement
DESCRIPTION MONTHLY
AMOUNT
INSURANCE:
HOMEOWNERS INSURANCEfRENTERS INSURANCE $ 15.00
AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE $ 50.00
LIFE INSURANCE $ 50.00
ACCIDENT INSURANCE
HEALTH INSURANCE $ 90.00
OTHER INSURANCE Dental $ 5.00
AUTOMOBILE EXPENSES:
PAYMENTS
FUEL $ 100.00
MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR $ 50.00
LICENSE AND REGISTRATION $ 6.00
MEDICAL EXPENSES NOT REIMBURSED BY INSURANCE:
DOCTOR $ 30.00
OPTICAL
DENTAL
ORTHODONTIC
HOSPITAL
MEDICINE $ 100.00
SPECIAL NEEDS/THERAPY ETC.
EDUCATIONAL EXPENSES:
PRIVATE SCHOOL
Mary C. Crollse/ Income and Expense Statement
DESCRIPTION MONTHLY
AMOUNT
PAROCHIAL SCHOOL
COLLEGENOCA TlONAL
RELIGIOUS TRAINING/EDUCATlON
BOOKS/FEES AND SUPPLIES
PERSONAL EXPENSES:
CLOTHING work $ 100.00
FOOD $ 300.00
BARBER AND HAIR DRESSER $ 25.00
CREDIT CARDS $ 20.00
OTHER PERSONAL EXPENSES/SPECIFY
LOANS:
Borrowed $1000.00 from life insurance policy for move arld living $ 50.00
expenses until employed
Borrowed $1500.00 from mother for same $ 50.00
MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSES:
HOUSEHOLD HELP
CHILD CARE
NEWSP APERS/MAGAZINES/BOOKS
ENTERTAINMENT
PAY TV $ 41.00
VACATIONS
GIFTS
Mary C. Crollse/ Income and Expense Statement
DESCRIPTION MONTHLY
AMOUNT
LEGAL FEES
CHARlT ABLE CONTRIBUTIONS $ 20.00
OTHER CIDLD SUPPORT
OTHER SPOUSAL SUPPORT/ALIMONY
TOTAL EXPENSES: $1581.00
PART III.
PROPERTY OWNED
PROPERTY OWNED OWNERSHIP
TYPE DESCRIPTION VALUE H W IT
CHECKING Bank of Abbeville $ 95.00 X
SAVINGS $ 25.00 X
CREDIT UNION $ 37.00 X
STOCKS/BONDS
REAL ESTATE
OTHER
Mary C. Crouse/ Income and Expense Statement
PART IV. INSURANCE
INSURANCE COVERAGE
TYPE COMPANY POLICY NO. H W C
HOSPITAL Cigna 436623374 X
MEDICAL " " X
HEALTH ACCIDENT
DISABILITY
INCOME
DENTAL " " X
VISION " " X
OTHER-SPECIFY
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
MARY C. CROUSE,
Plaintiff
No. 03-4456 CIVIL
v.
IN DIVORCE
DONALD M. CROUSE,
Defendant
PRETRIAL STATEMENT OF DEFENDANT
DONALD M. CROUSE
PURSUANT TO Pa. R.C.P.1920.33(b)
Statement of Facts
Defendant (hereinafter "Husband") is Donald M. Crouse. He resides at 9371 East Highway
67, Bruceville, IN 47516. He is 56 years old (DOB 12/18/47).
Plaintiff (hereinafter "Wife") is Mary C. Crouse. She resides in Louisiana. She is 60 years
old (DOB 9/1/44).
The Parties were married in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, on June 10, 1989. The
Parties have been living separate and apart since November 17,2003.
The marital residence, which has been sold, was 235 Hunters Road, Newville, PA 17241
(hereinafter "Marital Residence").
There are no children of the marriage.
Wife filed for divorce on September 10,2003, serving Husband by certified mail on October
30,2003. Wife added a count for Alimony by filing an Amended Complaint on February 3,2004.
Master E. Robert Elicker, II, was appointed on June 3, 2004. On October 13, 2004, Wife filed
another Amended Complaint, adding a count for Equitable Distribution.
1.(i) Marital Assets
a. From the sale of the Marital Residence, $38, 771.49 is held in escrow with Wife's
counsel. A mobile home (two bedroom, central air) given to Husband by his parents valued at
approximately $6,000.00 was sold with the Marital Residence, and Wife put $10,761.00 of her pre-
marital funds into the purchase of the Marital Residence.
b. A 1998 Freightliner truck that was traded in for $15,000.00.
c. A 1992 Chevrolet pickup truck with a trade-in value of $2,000.00, which is in
Husband's possession. It is not encumbered.
d. A dining room furniture set in Wife's possession purchased four years ago for
approximately $1,200.00, and a roll top desk in Wife's possession with an approximate value of
$375.00.
e. One sixth of Wife's retirement plan from Essis and Sons valued at $25,606.07 in
December, 2002. It is Husband's belief that Wife's retirement plan was funded during the twelve
years she worked at Essis and Sons, two years of which were during the marriage.
f. A 1993 GMC in Wife's possession worth approximately $1,000.00.
t.fu) Nonmarital Assets
a. Husband's home in Indiana purchased on September 1,2004. It is encumbered by
mortgage.
b. Husband's new Freightliner truck, purchased post-separation with the 1998
Freightliner truck listed above as a trade-in. It is encumbered by a loan with a
remaining balance of approximately $33,000.00.
c. Various tools and old farm machinery passed on to Husband from his father pre-
marriage, which are worth approximately $2,000.00.
2. Expert Witnesses
Husband does not anticipate the need to call any expert witnesses; however, Husband
reserves the right to call expert witnesses as needed.
3. Witnesses
Husband anticipates calling only Husband and Wife; however, he reserves the right to
supplement his witness list.
4. Exhibits
Husband anticipates using only the attached Income and Expense Statement and Assets and
Distribution Statements as exhibits; however, he reserves the right to supplement his exhibit list.
5. Income
See attached Income and Expense Statement.
6. Expenses
See Attached Income and Expense Statement.
7. Pension or Retirement Benefit
Wife has a retirement plan from Essis and Sons valued at $25,606.07 in December, 2002.
Husband has no pension or retirement plan.
8. Counsel Fees
Husband is not seeking counsel fees and does not believe that Wife is seeking counsel fees.
9. Personal Property
Husband believes that thus far all household items have been distributed to the satisfaction
of both parties.
10. Marital Debts
There is $1,200.00 owed to Husband's parents, which was loaned to the Parties for the
purchase of equipment for Wife's flower and landscaping business; the equipment is currently in
Wife's possession.
11. Proposed Resolution
Husband proposes that the Parties divide the proceeds from the Marital Residence equally
after the $1,200.00. He further proposes that Wife's $7,500.00 equitable share from the 1998
Freightliner be awarded to Wife from Husband's share ofthe Marital Residence proceeds. Husband
would retain his new Freightliner, and his pickup truck. Wife would retain her full pension plan, and
the furniture, and the 1993 GMC. With Wife being awarded her portion of the Marital Residence
proceeds and retaining the full amount of her retirement plan, Wife would have no need for alimony.
Respectfully submitted,
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Sean M. Shultz, Esquire
Attorney LD. No. 90946
11 Roadway Drive, Suite B
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 249-5373
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
MARY C. CROUSE,
Plaintiff
No. 03-4456 CIVIL
v.
IN DIVORCE
DONALD M. CROUSE,
Defendant
ASSETS AND DISTRIBUTION
Assets Approximate Value Husband Wife
Marital Residence $38,771.49
Proceeds
Less debt to ($1,200.00)
Husband's Parents
Net Proceeds $37,571.49 50% 50%
Attorney's Fees,
Filing Fees and Court Each Party pays own
Costs
Wife's Retirement $25,606.07 100%
Furniture $1,575.00 100%
1998 Freightliner $15,000.00 50% and retain new 50%
Trade-in Value Freightliner
1993 GMC $1,000.00 100%
1992 Chevrolet $2,000.00 100%
Pickup Truck
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
MARY C. CROUSE,
Plaintiff
No. 03-4456 CIVIL
v.
IN DIVORCE
DONALD M. CROUSE,
Defendant
INCOME AND EXPENSE STATEMENT OF DONALD M. CROUSE
I. INCOME
A. EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION
EMPLOYER: Self-Employed Contractor for Landstar Ranger, Inc.
ADDRESS: 13410 Sutton Park Drive South
Jacksonville, Florida (FL) 32224
POSITION: Contracted Truck Driver
PAYROLL NUMBER: 304-54-1380
PAY PERIOD: Monthly
B.1. EMPLOYMENT INCOME (BASED ON 2003 TAX)
MONTHLY ANNUALLY
Gross business receipts $12,520.58 $150,247.00
Business expenses ($10,344.00) ($124,128.00)
Expense of business use of home ($104.83) ($1,258.00)
Self-employed health insurance ($816.92) ($9,803.00)
deduction
Deduction for 50% of self- ($146.42) ($1,757.00)
employment tax
Itemized Deductions ($714.25) ($8,571.00)
SUBTOTAL $394.17 $4,730.00
TAXES
SE Tax $293.67 $3,524.00
Federal Tax $0.92 $11.00
State Tax $83.33 $1,000.00
Local Tax
TOTAL TAX DEDUCTIONS $377.92 $4,535.00
TOTAL DEDUCTIONS $12,126.41 $145,517.00
NET PAY $16.25 $195.00
*NET PAY wi Truck $4,057.58 $48,691.00
depreciation and Truck insurance
expense added back in
*For purposes of spousal support the Parties previously averaged Husband's net income over the
past three years, adding back the truck expenses and depreciation. The result was a gross annual
income of $54.444.00 and a net monthly income $3,319.86 to which the Parties stipulated for
support purposes.
B.2. OTHER INCOME
Not applicable.
II. EXPENSES
Description Approximate Monthly Amount
HOME EXPENSES
First Mortgage $714.21
Electric $75.00
Gas $65.00
Water $28.00
Telephone $60.00
Water/Sewer $28.00
EMPLOYMENT
Fuel
Meals
Insurance for Freightliner
TAXES
Real Estate Taxes $432.00
Personal Property Taxes
Income Taxes Not Withheld
Per Capita/Occupation Taxes
DESCRIPTION APPROXIMATE MONTHLY AMOUNT
INSURANCE
Homeowners Insurance $106.00
Automobile Insurance $54.00
Life Insurance $199.00
Health Insurance $281.00
AUTOMOBILE EXPENSES
Payments
Fuel $80.00
Maintenance and repair $25.00
License and registration $3.00
MEDICAL EXPENSES NOT
REIMBURSED BY INSURANCE
Doctor $20.00
Optical $30.00
Dental $25.00
Orthodontic
Hospital
Medicine $40.00
Special needs/Therapy Etc.
EDUCATIONAL EXPENSES: None
Description Approximate Monthly Amount
PERSONAL EXPENSES
Clothing $40.00
Food $330.00
Barber and Hair Dresser $5.00
Credit Cards $175.00
LOANS: The Parties borrowed $1,200.00
from Husband's parents for expenses related
to Wife's former business.
MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSES:
Household Help
Childcare
NewspaperslMagazines/Books
Entertainment $173.00
Cable TV $77.00
Legal Fees $125.00
Charitable Contributions $40.00
Other Child Support
Other Spousal Support! Alimony
TOTAL EXPENSES:
Ill. PROPERTY OWNED
PROPERTY OWNED OWNERSHIP
TYPE DESCRIPTION VALUE H W JT
Checking Union Planners $650.00 X
Savings Union Planners $225.00 X
Credit Union
StockslBonds
Real Estate Recently purchased, loan was $90,000.00 X
$82,000-non-marital asset
Other
IV. INSURANCE
INSURANCE COVERAGE
TYPE COMPANY POLICY NO. H W C
Hospital Anthem BCIBS YRP304541380 X
Medical " " X
Health Accident " " X
Disability Sears Unknown
Income
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Vision NONE
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
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vs.
NO. 03 - 4456 CIVIL
DONALD M. CROUSE,
Defendant
IN DIVORCE
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CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
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MARY C. CROUSE,
Plaintiff
No. 03-4456 CIVIL
v.
IN DIVORCE
DONALD M. CROUSE,
Defendant
MARRIAGE SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT AND STIPULATION
THIS AGREEMENT, made this . ;::Vi day of I) )/,. I, ,2005, by and between
DONALD M. CROUSE,of9371 East State Road 67, B~iana47516,partyofthe
first part, hereinafter referred to as "Husband" and MARY C. CROUSE of 805 Espasie
Road, Y oungsville, Louisiana 70592,party of the second part, hereinafter referred to as
'fWife."
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, Husband and Wife were married on June 10, 1989, in Cumberland
County, Pennsylvania; and
WHEREAS, Husband and Wife have been living separate and apart from each other
since November 17, 2003; and
WHEREAS, Husband and Wife are residents of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
and have been so for at least the past six (6) months; and
WHEREAS, certain diverse, unhappy differences have arisen between the parties
hereto which have made them desirous ofliving separate and apart from one another; and
WHEREAS, Husband and Wife desire to settle and determine certain of their marital
rights and obligations, and make an equitable distribution of their marital property; and
WHEREAS, it is the intention and purpose of this Agreement to set forth the
respective rights and duties of the parties while they continue to live apart from each other
and to settle all financial and property rights between them; and
WHEREAS, the parties hereto have mutually entered into agreement for the division
of their jointly owned assets, the provisions for the liabilities they owe, and provisions for
the resollltion of their mutual differences, after both have had full and ample opportunity 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 mutually made and
to be kept promises set forth herein and for other good and valuable consideration, intending
to be legally bound and to legally bind heirs, successors, assigns, and personal
representatives, do hereby covenant, promise and agree as follows:
ARTICLE I: SEPARATION
1.1
It shall be lawful for Husband and Wife at all times hereafter to live separate and apart
from each other and to reside from time to time at such place or places as they shall deem fit
free from any control, restrain, or interference, direct or indirect, by each other. Neitherparty
shall molest the other or compel or endeavor to compel the other to cohabit or dwell with him
or her by any legal or other proceedings. The foregoing provision shall not be taken to be
an admission on the part of either Husband or Wife of the lawfulness of the causes leading
to them living separate and apart.
ARTICLE II: DIVORCE
2.1
This Agreement is not predicated on divorce. It is specifically understood and agreed
by and between the parties hereto and each of the said parties does warrant and represent to
the other that the execution and delivery of this Agreement is not predicated upon nor made
subject to any agreement for institution, prosecution, defense, or for the non-prosecution or
non-defense of any action for divorce; provided, however, that nothing contained in this
Agreement shall prevent or preclude either of the parties hereto from commencing, instituting
or prosecuting any action or action for divorce, either absolute or otherwise, upon just, legal
and proper grounds; nor to prevent either party from defending any such action which has
be~n, may, or shall be instituted by the other party, or for making any just or proper defense
thereto. It is warranted, covenanted, and represented by Husband and Wife, each to the
other, that this Agreement is lawful and enforceable and this warranty, covenant, and
representation is made for the specific purpose of inducing Husband and Wife to execllte this
Agreement. Husband and Wife each knowingly and understandingly hereby waive any and
all possible claims if this Agreement is, for any reason, illegal, or for any reason whatsoever
of public policy, unenforceable in whole or in part. Husband and Wife do each hereby
warrant, covenant and agree that, in any possible event he and she are and ever shall be
estopped from asserting any illegality or unenforceability as to all or any part of this
Agreement.
2.2
It is further specifically understood and agreed that the provision of this Agreement
relating to the equitable distribution of property of the parties are accepted by each party as
a final settlement for all purposes whatsoever. Should either of the parties obtain a decree,
judgment or order of separation or divorce in any other state, county, or jurisdiction, each of
the parties to this Agreement hereby consents and agrees that this Agreement and all its
covenants shall not be effected in any way by any such separation or divorce; and that
1I1othing in any such decree, judgment, order or further modification or revision thereof shall
~lter, amend or vary any term of this Agreement, whether or not either or both of the parties
Should remany, it being understood by and between the parties that this Agreement shall
survive and shall not be merged into any decree, judgment or order of divorce or separation.
It is understood by the parties that this Agreement is being entered into pursuant to an oral
agreement reached while in conference with the Cumberland County Divorce Master.
2.3
It is specifically agreed that a copy of this Agreement may be incorporated by
r~ference into any divorce judgment or decree if or whenever sought by any of the parties
hereto. It is understood by the parties that a Divorce Complaint has been filed in the Court
of Common Pleas of Cumberland County at Docket Number 03-4456 Civil Term. Such
incorporation, however, shall not be regarded a merger, it being the intent of the parties to
permit this Agreement to survive any such agreements.
ARTICLE III: EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTION OF MARITAL PROPERTY
3.1
The parties have attempted to divide their marital property in a manner which
c@nforms to the criteria set forth in Section 3502 of the Pennsylvania Domestic Relations
Code, and taking into account the following considerations: the length of the marriage; the
prior marriages of the parties; the age, health, station, amount and sources of income,
vocational skills, employability, estate, liabilities, and need for each of the parties; the
contribution of one party to the education, training or increased earning power of the other
party; the opportunity of each party for future acquisition of capital assets and income; the
sources of income of both parties, including, but not limited to medical, retirement, insurance
or other benefits; the contribution of dissipation of each party in the acquisition, preservation,
depreciation, or appreciation of marital property, including the contribution of a party as a
homemaker; the value of the property set apart to each party; the standard of living of the
parties established during their marriage.
3.2
The division of existing marital property is not intended by the parties to constitute
in any way a sale or exchange of assets and the division is being effected without the
introduction of outside funds or other property not constituting marital property. The
division of property under this Agreement shall be in full satisfaction of all rights of
equitable distribution of the parties.
3.3
The parties sha1l retain sole and exclusive right, title and possession of all personal
property currently in their possession. Except as provided for herein, Husband sha1l make
no claim whatsoever for any personal property in Wife's possession. Additionally, except
as provided for herein, Wife shall make no claim whatsoever for any personal property in
Husband's possession. Should it be necessary for either party to execute any documents to
convey title to any such personal property in the other party's possession, they shall do so
within thirty (30) days ofthe execution of this Agreement or within thirty (30) days of the
request from the opposing party.
3.4
Except as provided herein, Wife waives any right or interest she may have in
Husband's employment benefits, including any pension benefits, retirement plan, stock
option purchase plan, profit sharing plan or related matters. Except as provided herein,
Iiusband waives any right or interest he may have in Wife's employment benefits, including
any pension benefits, retirement plan, stock option purchase plan, profit sharing plan or
related matters.
3.5
Husband and Wife agree to waive and relinquish any and a1l rights that he or she may
now have or hereafter acquire in any real or tangible personal property subsequently acquired
by the other party. Husband and Wife specifica1ly agree to waive and relinquish any right
jnsuch property that may arise as a result of the marriage relationship. Wife specifically
waives and relinquishes any and all rights or interests that she may have in the real property
Husband purchased after the separation of the parties, located at 9371 East State Road 67,
Bruceville, Indiana 47516.
3.6
The Parties agree that from the proceeds in the amount of Thirty-Eight Thousand
Seven Hundred Seventy-One Dollars and Forty-Nine Cents ($38,771.49) from the sale of
their marital residence located at 235 Hunters Road, Newville, Pennsylvania, Husband shall
receive Thirteen Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($13,500.00), and Wife shall receive
Twenty-Five Thousand Two Hundred Seventy-One Dollars and Forty-Nine Cents
($25,271.49). Said monies are being held in escrow with Lindsay Dare Baird, Esquire. Upon
execution of this agreement by both parties, said monies may be distributed to the parties;
Husband's portion of the proceeds shall be forwarded to Husband's counsel, Knight &
Associates, P.C.
ARTICLE IV: RELEASE OF SUPPORT FOR HUSBAND AND WIFE
4.1
The parties herein acknowledge that by this Agreement they have respectively secured
and maintained a substantial and adequate fund with which to provide themselves sufficient
resources to provide for their comfort, maintenance, and support in the station of life in
which they are accustomed. Except as provided herein, Husband and Wife do hereby waive,
nelease and give up any rights they may respectively have against the other for alimony
pendente lite, spousal support, or maintenance.
a. Husband agrees to pay Wife the amount of Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) in
monthly alimony payments due on or before the final day of each month. Husband's
Obligation to make said payments shall commence with the first full month after the Court
has issued a Divorce Decree dissolving the Partes' marriage, and shall cease with the last
full month before Wife's Sixty-Sixth birthday, which makes the final alimony payment dlle
in August, 2010. Said payments shall be directly wired to Wife's bank account (Bank of
hbbeville & Trust Company, Account no. 65105-2, Routing no. 065203729) from Husband's
Mcount. Wife shall notify Husband in writing ifher account or bank changes, and she shall
pnovide all information necessary to effectuate any necessary change by Husband at his bank;
Husband shall make any such necessary changes as soon as reasonably possible.
b. In lieu of greater or further alimony payments, Husband shall maintain Wife on a
life insurance policy, payable upon Husband's death, that has a benefit of$50,OOO.00 payable
to Wife. Said life insurance coverage may be maintained by Husband by having Wife as a
whole or partial beneficiary, so long as the death benefit payable to Wife is $50,000.00.
Husband's obligation under this paragraph shall cease upon Wife's Sixty-Sixth birthday on
September 1,2010.
4.2
Except as provided in this Agreement, Husband and Wife specifically waive, release
and give up any additional rights for alimony that they may be entitled to pursuant to Chapter
37 of the Pennsylvania Domestic Relations Code, except that the Parties may petition the
Court to modify alimony if for any medical reason either one of them are unable to continue
working. Upon the filing to modify or terminate alimony by either party Husband's
obligation under Paragraph 4. 1 (b) to maintain life insurance with Wife as the beneficiary
shall cease.
ARTICLE V: DEBTS OF THE PARTIES
5.1
Each party represents to the other that except as otherwise specificallysct forth herein,
there are no outstanding obligations of the parties, that since the separation neither party has
contracted for any debts for which the other will be responsible and each party indemnifies
and holds harmless the other for all obligations separately incurred or assumed under this
Agreement.
In the event either party contracted for or incurred any debts since the date of
separation, the party who incurred said debt shall be responsible for the payment thereof
regardless of the name in which the account may have been charged. Husband and Wife
acknowledge and agree that they have no outstanding debts or obligations of the Husband
and Wife incurred prior to the signing of this Agreement.
5.2
The Parties agree that all marital debts have been paid in fuIl from the proceeds of the
sale of their marital residence.
5.3
Each party relinquishes any right, title and interest he or she may have to any and all
motor vehicles currently in the possession of the other party. Within thirty (30) days of the
date of execution of this document, each party shall execute the necessary documents to have
said vehicles property registered in the other party's name with the PermsylvaniaDepartrnent
of Transportation.
ARTICLE VI: MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
; 6.1
The provisions of this Agreement and their legal effect have been fully explained to
the parties by their respective counselor the parties have waived their right to have legal
advice regarding the meaning and implication of this Agreement. The parties acknowledge
and accept that this Agreement is, in the circumstances, fair and equitable, that it is being
entered into freely and voluntarily, after having received such advice and with such
knowledge that execution of this Agreement is not the result of any duress or undue influence
and that it is not the result of any collusion or improper or illegal agreement or agreements.
6.2
Husband and Wife do hereby mutually remise, release, quitclaim, and forever
discharge the other and the estate of the other, for all times to come and for all purposes
whatsoever, of and from any and all legal right, title and interest, or claims in or against the
property of the other or against the estate of the other, of whatever nature and wheresoever
situate, which he or she now has or at any time hereafter may have against such other, the
estate of such other, or any part thereof, whether arising out of any former acts, contracts,
engagements, or liabilities of such other as by way of dower or curtesy, or claims in the
nature of dower or curtesy 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 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
other country, or any rights which either party may have or at any time hereafter have for
past, present, or future support or maintenance, alimony, alimony pendente lite, source fees,
costs or expenses, whether arising as a result of the marital relation or otherwise, 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 thereof. It is the intention of
Husband and Wife to give to each other by execution of this Agreement a full, complete, and
general release with respect to any and all property of any kind or nature, real or personal,
not 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 thereof.
6.3
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,
e~cept 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
each of them, including those for necessities, except for the obligations arising out of this
Agreement. Husband and Wife each warrant, covenant, represent and agree that each will,
noW and at all times hereafter, save harmless and keep the other indemnified from all debts,
charges, and liabilities incurred by the other after the execution date of this Agreement,
except as is otherwise specifically provided herein.
6.4
No waiver or modification of any of the terms of this Agreement shall be valid unless
in writing and signed by both parties and no waiver of any breach hereof or default hereunder
shall be deemed a waiver of any subsequent default of the same or similar nature.
6.5
This Agreement shall be construed in accordance with the laws ofthe Commonwealth
of Pennsylvania which are in effect as ofthe date of this Agreement.
6.6
This Agreement shall be binding and shall inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and
their respective heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns.
6.7
This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding of the parties and supersedes any
and all prior agreements and negotiations between them. There are no representations or
warranties other than those expressly set forth herein.
6.8
If any term, condition, clause, section, 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.
Likewise, the failure of any party to meet his or her obligation under anyone or more of the
articles and sections herein shall in no way void or alter the remaining obligations of the
parties.
6.9
It is specifically understood and agreed that this Agreement constitutes an equitable
distribution of property, both real and personal, which was legally and beneficially acquired
by Husband and Wife, or either of them, during the marriage as contemplated by the
Domestic Relations Code of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
6.10
The parties warrant and represent that they have made full disclosure of all assets prior
to the execution of this Agreement. Each party represents and warrants that he or she has
made a full and fair disclosure to the other of all of his or her personal property interests of
any nature, including any mortgage, pledge, lien, charge, security interest, encumbrance, or
restriction to which any property is subject. Each party further represents that he or she has
made a full and fair disclosure of all debts and obligations of any nature for which he or she
is currently liable or may become liable. Each further represents and warrants that he or she
has not made any gifts or transfers for inadequate consideration of Marital Property without
the prior consent of the other. Each further warrants, represents, and declares that each is and
has been fully and completely informed of and is familiar with and is cognizant of the wealth,
real and/or personal property, estate and assets, earnings and income of the other and that
each has made a full and complete disclosure tot he other of his and her entire assets and
liabilities and any further enumeration or statement thereof in this Agreement is specifically
waived.
Each party acknowledges that, to the extent desired, he or she has had access to all
joint and separate State and Federal Tax Returns (including supporting documentation) filed
by or on behalf of either or both Parties during marriage.
6.11
In the event either party to this Agreement shall breach any term, covenant or other
obligation herein, the non-breaching party shall be entitled, in addition to all other remedies
available at law or in equity, to recover from the breaching party all costs which the non-
breaching party may incur, including but not limited to filing fees and attorney's fees, in any
action or proceeding to enforce the terms of this Agreement.
6.12
This Agreement shall survive any action for divorce and decree of divorce and shall
Eorever be binding and conclusive on the parties; and any independent action may be brought,
either at law or in equity, to enforce the terms of this Agreement by either Husband or Wife
until it shall have been fully satisfied and performed. The consideration for this Agreement
is the mutual benefits to be obtained by both of the parties hereto and the covenants and
agreements of each of the parties to the other. The adequacy of the consideration for all
agreements herein contained is stipulated, confessed, and admitted by the parties, and the
parties intend to be legally bound hereby.
6.13
The parties both agree to cooperate with each other in obtaining a final divorce of the
marriage. It is agreed that the parties will execute and file the consents necessary to obtain
the divorce. Any party who fails to cooperate with obtaining the Divorce shall pay all the
C<1>sts and legal fees of the party who is seeking the divorce.
6.14
The Parties shall submit their annual Federal Income Tax Returns to each other upon
written demand for each year requested subsequent to the final entry of divorce of the Parties.
Said obligation shall continue until Tax Year 2010.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have set their hands and seals the day and year first
above written.
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MARY C. CROUSE,
Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v
: NO. 03-4456
CIVIL TERM
DONALD M. CROUSE,
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 3301 (c) of the Divorce Code.
2. Date and manner of service of the Complaint: November 17, 2003 Certified mail, restricted
delivery, return receipt.
3. Date of execution of the Affidavit of Consent required by Section 3301 (c) of the Divorce
Code: By Plaintiff: 4/14/05; by Defendant: 5/3/05.
4. Related claims pending: None.
5. Date Plaintiffs Waiver of Notice in ~3301 (c) Divorce was filed with the Prothonotary:
May 6, 2005.
Date Defendant's Waiver of Notice in ~3301(c) Divorce was filed with the Prothonotary:
May 6, 2005.
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYL VANIA
MARY C. CROUSE,
Plaintiff
No. 03-4456 CIVIL
v.
IN DIVORCE
DONALD M. CROUSE,
Defendant
MARRIAGE SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT AND STIPULATION
THIS AGREEMENT, made this ~d day of IJ!.a/ v ,2005, by and between
DONALD M. CROUSE, of937l East State Road 67, Brucevil1e, Indiana 47516, party ofthe
first part, hereinafter referred to as "Husband" and MARY C. CROUSE of 805 Espasie
Road, Y oungsvilJe, Louisiana 70592,party of the second part, hereinafter referred to as
"Wife."
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, Husband and Wife were married on June 10, 1989, in Cumberland
County, Pennsylvania; and
WHEREAS, Husband and Wife have been living separate and apart from each other
since November 17,2003; and
WHEREAS, Husband and Wife are residents ofthe Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
and have been so for at least the past six (6) months; and
WHEREAS, certain diverse, unhappy differences have arisen between the parties
hereto which have made them desirous of living separate and apart from one another; and
WHEREAS, Husband and Wife desire to settle and determine certain of their marital
rights and obligations, and make an equitable distribution of their marital property; and
WHEREAS, it is the intention and purpose of this Agreement to set forth the
respective rights and duties of the parties while they continue to live apart from each other
and to settle all financial and property rights between them; and
WHEREAS, the parties hereto have mutually entered into agreement for the division
of their jointly owned assets, the provisions for the liabilities they owe, and provisions for
the resolution of their mutual differences, after both have had full and ample opportunity 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 mutually made and
to be kept promises set forth herein and for other good and valuable consideration, intending
to be legally bound and to legally bind heirs, successors, assigns, and personal
representatives, do hereby covenant, promise and agree as follows:
ARTICLE I: SEPARATION
I.1
It shall be lawful for Husband and Wife at all times hereafter to live separate and apart
from each other and to reside from time to time at such place or places as they shall deem fit
free from any control, restrain, or interference, direct or indirect, by each other. Neither party
shall molest the other or compel or endeavor to compel the other to cohabit or dwell with him
or her by any legal or other proceedings. The foregoing provision shall not be taken to be
an admission on the part of either Husband or Wife of the lawfulness of the causes leading
to them living separate and apart.
ARTICLE II: DIVORCE
2.1
This Agreement is not predicated on divorce. It is specifically understood and agreed
by and between the parties hereto and each of the said parties does warrant and represent to
the other that the execution and delivery of this Agreement is not predicated upon nor made
subject to any agreement for institution, prosecution, defense, or for the non-prosecution or
non-defense of any action for divorce; provided, however, that nothing contained in this
Agreement shall prevent or preclude either ofthe parties hereto from commencing, instituting
or prosecuting any action or action for divorce, either absolute or otherwise, upon just, legal
and proper grounds; nor to prevent either party from defending any such action which has
been, may, or shall be instituted by the other party, or for making any just or proper defense
thereto. It is warranted, covenanted, and represented by Husband and Wife, each to the
other, that this Agreement is lawful and enforceable and this warranty, covenanl, and
representation is made for the specific purpose of inducing Husband and Wife to execute this
Agreement. Husband and Wife each knowingly and understandingly hereby waive any and
all possible claims if this Agreement is, for any reason, illegal, or for any reason whatsoever
of public policy, unenforceable in whole or in part. Husband and Wife do each hereby
warrant, covenant and agree that, in any possible event he and she are and ever shall be
estopped from asserting any illegality or unenforceability as to all or any part of this
Agreement.
2.2
It is further specifically understood and agreed that the provision of this Agreement
relating to the equitable distribution of property of the parties are accepted by each party as
a final settlement for all purposes whatsoever. Should either of the parties obtain a decree,
judgment or order of separation or divorce in any other state, county, or jurisdiction, each of
the parties to this Agreement hereby consents and agrees that this Agreement and all its
covenants shall not be effected in any way by any 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
should remarry, it being understood by and between the parties that this Agreement shall
survive and shall not be merged into any decree, judgment or order of divorce or separation.
It is understood by the parties that this Agreement is being entered into pursuant to an oral
agreement reached while in conference with the Cumberland County Divorce Master.
2.3
It is specifically agreed that a copy of this Agreement may be incorporated by
reference into any divorce judgment or decree if or whenever sought by any of the parties
hereto. It is understood by the parties that a Divorce Complaint has been filed in the Court
of Common Pleas of Cumberland County at Docket Number 03-4456 Civil Term. Such
incorporation, however, shall not be regarded a merger, it being the intent of the parties to
permit this Agreement to survive any such agreements.
ARTICLE III: EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTION OF MARITAL PROPERTY
3.1
The parties have attempted to divide their marital property in a manner which
conforms to the criteria set forth in Section 3502 of the Pennsylvania Domestic Relations
Code, and taking into account the following considerations: the length of the marriage; the
prior marriages of the parties; the age, health, station, amount and sources of income,
vocational skills, employability, estate, liabilities, and need for each of the parties; the
contribution of one party to the education, training or increased earning power of the other
party; the opportunity of each party for future acquisition of capital assets and income; the
sOllrces of income of both parties, including, but not limited to medical, retirement, insurance
or other benefits; the contribulion of dissipation of each party in lhe acquisition, preservation,
depreciation, or appreciation of marital property, including the contribution of a party as a
homemaker; the value of the property set apart to each party; the standard ofliving of the
parties established during their marriage.
3.2
The division of existing marital property is not intended by the parties to conslitute
in any way a sale or exchange of assets and the division is being effected without the
introduction of outside funds or other property not constituting marital property. The
division of property under this Agreement shall be in full satisfaction of all rights of
equitable distribution of the parties.
3.3
The parties shall retain sole and exclusive right, title and possession of all personal
property currently in their possession. Except as provided for herein, Husband shall make
no claim whatsoever for any personal property in Wife's possession. Additionally, except
as provided for herein, Wife shall make no claim whatsoever for any personal property in
Husband's possession. Should it be necessary for either party to execute any documents to
convey title to any such personal property in the other party's possession, they shall do so
within thirty (30) days of the execution ofthis Agreement or within thirty (30) days of the
request from the opposing party.
3.4
Except as provided herein, Wife waives any right or interest she may have in
Husband's employment benefits, including any pension benefits, retirement plan, stock
option purchase plan, profit sharing plan or related matters. Except as provided herein,
Husband waives any right or interest he may have in Wife's employment benefits, including
any pension benefits, retirement plan, stock option purchase plan, profit sharing plan or
related matters.
3.5
Husband and Wife agree to waive and relinquish any and all rights that he or she may
now have or hereafter acquire in any real or tangible personal property subsequently acquired
by the other party. Husband and Wife specifically agree to waive and relinquish any right
in sllch property that may arise as a result of the marriage relationship. Wife specifically
waives and relinquishes any and all rights or interests that she may have in the real property
Husband purchased after the separation of the parties, located at 9371 East State Road 67,
Bruceville, Indiana 47516.
3.6
The Parties agree that from the proceeds in the amount of Thirty-Eight Thousand
Seven Hundred Seventy-One Dollars and Forty-Nine Cents ($38,771.49) from the sale of
their marital residence located at 235 Hunters Road, Newville, Pennsylvania, Husband shall
receive Thirteen Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($13,500.00), and Wife shall receive
Twenty-Five Thousand Two Hundred Seventy-One Dollars and Forty-Nine Cents
($25,271.49). Said monies are being held in escrow with Lindsay Dare Baird, Esquire. Upon
execution of this agreement by both parties, said monies may be distributed to the parties;
Husband's portion of the proceeds shall be forwarded to Husband's counsel, Knight &
Associates, P.C.
ARTICLE IV: RELEASE OF SUPPORT FOR HUSBAND AND WIFE
4.1
The parties herein acknowledge that by this Agreement they have respectively secured
and maintained a substantial and adequate fund with which to provide themselves sufficient
resources to provide for their comfort, maintenance, and support in the station of life in
which they are accustomed. Except as provided herein, Husband and Wife do hereby waive,
release and give up any rights they may respectively have against the other for alimony
pendente lite, spousal support, or maintenance.
a. Husband agrees to pay Wife the amount of Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) in
monthly alimony payments due on or before the final day of each month. Husband's
obligation to make said payments shall commence with the first full month after the Court
has issued a Divorce Decree dissolving the Partes' marriage, and shall cease with the last
full month before Wife's Sixty-Sixth birthday, which makes the final alimony payment due
in August, 2010. Said payments shall be directly wired to Wife's bank account (Bank of
Abbeville & Trust Company, Account no. 65105-2, Routing no. 065203729) from Husband's
account. Wife shall notify Husband in writing ifher account or bank changes, and she shall
provide all information necessary to effectuate any necessary change by Husband at his bank;
Husband shall make any such necessary changes as soon as reasonably possible.
b. In lieu of greater or further alimony payments, Husband shall maintain Wife on a
life insurance policy, payable upon Husband's death, that has a benefit of$50,000.00 payable
to Wife. Said life insurance coverage may be maintained by Husband by having Wife as a
whole or partial beneficiary, so long as the death benefit payable to Wife is $50,000.00.
Husband's obligation under this paragraph shall cease upon Wife's Sixty-Sixth birthday on
September 1,2010.
4.2
Except as provided in this Agreement, Husband and Wife specifically waive, release
and give up any additional rights for alimony that they may be entitled to pursuant to Chapter
37 of the Pennsylvania Domestic Relations Code, except that the Parties may petition the
Court to modify alimony if for any medical reason either one of them are unable to continue
working. Upon the filing to modify or terminate alimony by either party Husband's
obligation under Paragraph 4.1(b) to maintain life insurance with Wife as the beneficiary
shall cease.
ARTICLE V: DEBTS OF THE PARTIES
5.1
Each party represents to the other that except as otherwise specifically set forth herein,
there are no outstanding obligations ofthe parties, that since the separation neither party has
contracted for any debts for which the other will be responsible and each party indemnifies
and holds harmless the other for all obligations separately incurred or assumed under this
Agreement.
In the event either party contracted for or incurred any debts since the date of
separation, the party who incurred said debt shall be responsible for the payment thereof
regardless ofthe name in which the account may have been charged. Husband and Wife
acknowledge and agree that they have no outstanding debts or obligations of the Husband
and Wife incurred prior to the signing of this Agreement.
5.2
The Parties agree that all marital debts have been paid in full from the proceeds of the
sale of their marital residence.
5.3
Each party relinquishes any right, title and interest he or she may have to any and aU
motor vehicles currently in the possession of the other party. Within thirty (30) days of the
date of execution of this document, each party shall execute the necessary documents to have
said vehicles property registered in the other party's name with the Pennsylvania Department
of Transportation.
ARTICLE VI: MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
: 6.1
The provisions of this Agreement and their legal effect have been fully explained to
the parties by their respective counselor the parties have waived their right to have legal
advice regarding the meaning and implication of this Agreement. The parties acknowledge
and accept that this Agreement is, in the circumstances, fair and equitable, that it is being
entered into freely and voluntarily, after having received such advice and with such
knowledge that execution of this Agreement is notthe result of any duress or undue influence
and that it is not the result of any collusion or improper or illegal agreement or agreements.
6.2
Husband and Wife do hereby mutually remise, release, quitclaim, and forever
discharge the other and the estate of the other, for all times to come and for all purposes
whatsoever, of and from any and all legal right, title and interest, or claims in or against the
property of the other or against the estate of the other, of whatever nature and wheresoever
situate, which he or she now has or at any time hereafter may have against such other, the
estate of such other, or any part thereof, whether arising out of any former acts, contracts,
engagements, or liabilities of such other as by way of dower or curtesy, or claims in the
nature of dower or curtesy 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 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
other country, or any rights which either party may have or at any time hereafter have for
past, present, or future support or maintenance, alimony, alimony pendente lite, source fees,
costs or expenses, whether arising as a result of the marital relation or otherwise, 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 thereof. It is the intention of
Husband and Wife to give to each other by execution of this Agreement a full, complete, and
general release with respect to any and all property of any kind or nature, real or personal,
not mixed, which the other now owns or may hereafter acquire, except and only except, all
rights and agreements and obligations ofwhatsoevernature arising or which may arise under
this Agreement or for the breach of any thereof.
6.3
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
each of them, including those for necessities, except for the obligations arising out of this
Agreement. Husband and Wife each warrant, covenant, represent and agree that each will,
now and at all times hereafter, save harmless and keep the other indemnified from all debts,
charges, and liabilities incurred by the other after the execution date of this Agreement,
except as is otherwise specifically provided herein.
6.4
No waiver or modification of any ofthe terms ofthis Agreement shall be valid unless
in writing and signed by both parties and no waiver of any breach hereof or default hereunder
shall be deemed a waiver of any subsequent default of the same or similar nature.
6.5
This Agreement shall be construed in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth
of Pennsylvania which are in effect as of the date of this Agreement.
6.6
This Agreement shall be binding and shall inure to the benefit ofthe parties hereto and
their respective heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns.
6.7
This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding of the parties and supersedes any
and all prior agreements and negotiations between them. There are no representations or
warranties other than those expressly set forth herein.
6.8
If any term, condition, clause, section, 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.
Likewise, the failure of any party to meet his or her obligation under anyone or more of the
articles and sections herein shall in no way void or alter the remaining obligations of the
parties.
6.9
It is specifically understood and agreed that this Agreement constitutes an equitable
distribution of property, both real and personal, which was legally and beneficially acquired
by Husband and Wife, or either of them, during the marriage as contemplated by the
Domestic Relations Code of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
6.l0
The parties warrant and represent that they have made full disclosure of all assets prior
to the execution of this Agreement. Each party represents and warrants that he or she has
made a full and fair disclosure to the other of aU of his or her personal property interests of
any nature, including any mortgage, pledge, lien, charge, security interest, encumbrance, or
restriction to which any property is subject. Each party further represents that he or she has
made a full and fair disclosure of all debts and obligations of any nature for which he or she
is currently liable or may become liable. Each further represents and warrants that he or she
has not made any gifts or transfers for inadequate consideration ofMarital Property without
the prior consent of the other. Each further warrants, represents, and declares that each is and
has been fully and completely informed of and is familiar with and is cognizant of the wealth,
real and/or personal property, estate and assets, earnings and income of the other and that
each has made a full and complete disclosure tot he other of his and her entire assets and
liabilities and any further enumeration or statement thereof in this Agreement is specifically
waived.
Each party acknowledges that, to the extent desired, he or she has had access to all
joint and separate State and Federal Tax Returns (including supporting documentation) filed
by or on behalf of either or both Parties during marriage.
6.11
In the event either party to this Agreement shall breach any term, covenant or other
obligation herein, the non-breaching party shall be entitled, in addition to all other remedies
available at law or in equity, to recover from the breaching party all costs which the non-
breaching party may incur, including but not limited to filing fees and attorney's fees, in any
action or proceeding to enforce the terms of this Agreement.
6.12
This Agreement shall survive any action for divorce and decree of divorce and shall
forever be binding and conclusive on the parties; and any independent action may be brought,
either at law or in equity, to enforce the terms of this Agreement by either Husband or Wife
until it shall have been fully satisfied and performed. The consideration for this Agreement
is the mutual benefits to be obtained by both of the parties hereto and the covenants and
agreements of each of the parties to the other. The adequacy of the consideration for all
agreements herein contained is stipulated, confessed, and admitted by the parties, and the
parties intend to be legally bound hereby.
6.13
The parties both agree to cooperate with each other in obtaining a final divorce of the
marriage. It is agreed that the parties will execute and file the consents necessary to obtain
the divorce. Any party who fails to cooperate with obtaining the Divorce shall pay all the
costs and legal fees of the party who is seeking the divorce.
6.14
The Parties shall submit their annual Federal Income Tax Returns to each other upon
written demand for each year requested subsequent to the final entry of divorce of the Parties.
Said obligation shall continue until Tax Year 2010.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have set their hands and seals the day and year first
above written.
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: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
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: NO. 03-4456
CIVIL TERM
DONALD M. CROUSE,
Defendant
: IN DIVORCE
AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT, ACCEPTANCE OF SERVICE
AND WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REQUEST ENTRY OF DIVORCE
DECREE UNDER SECTION 3301(C) OF THE DIVORCE CODE
1. A complaint in divorce under Section 3301 (C) ofthe Divorce Code was filed
on September 10, 2003.
2. Defendant acknowledged receipt and accepted service of the Complaint on
November 17, 2003
3. An amended complaint in divorce under Section 3301(C) of the Divorce Code
was filed on February 3, 2004.
4. Attomey for the Defendant acknowledged receipt and accepted service of the
Complaint on behalf of the Defendant, on February 9, 2004.
5. The marriage of the Plaintiff and Defendant is irretrievably broken and ninety
days have elapsed from the date of the filing of the original Complaint.
6. I consent to the entry of a final decree in divorce without notice.
7. I understand that I may lose rights conceming alimony, division of property,
lawyer's fees or expenses if I do not claim them before a divorce is granted.
8. 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.
9. 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. Section 4904 relating to unswom falsification to authorities.
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CIVIL TERM
DONALD M. CROUSE,
Defendant
: IN DIVORCE
AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT, ACCEPTANCE OF SERVICE
AND WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REQUEST ENTRY OF 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 September 10,2003.
2. Defendant acknowledged receipt and accepted service of the Complaint on
November 17, 2003
3. An amended complaint in divorce under Section 3301 (C) of the Divorce Code
was filed on February 3, 2004.
4. Attorney for the Defendant acknowledged receipt and accepted service of the
Complaint on behalf of the Defendant, on February 9, 2004.
5. The marriage of the Plaintiff and Defendant is irretrievably broken and ninety
days have elapsed from the date of the filing of the original Complaint.
6. I consent to the entry of a final decree in divorce without notice.
7. 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.
8. 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.
9. 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. ~.~c;ion 49~4 relating to unsworn falsifiD.n to authorities.
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