HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-5535CARON O'NEIL
Plaintiff
MARK O'NEIL
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
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: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: IN DIVORCE/CUSTODY
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 ground for the divorce is indignities or irretrievable breakdown of the
marriage, you may request marriage counseling. A list of marriage counselors is available
in the office of the Prothonotary, Cumberland County Courthouse, Carlisle, PA.
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.
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OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP.
Cumberland County Bar Associatio/~
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 249-3166
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PUEDE CONSEGUIR ASISTENCIA LEGAL.
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Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 249-3166
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Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 249-3166
CARON O'NEIL
Plaintiff
MARK O'NEIL
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
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: No. YY "
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: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: IN DIVORCE/CUSTODY
COMPLAINT IN DIVORCE UNDER
SECTION 3301(c) OR SECTION 3301(d)
OF THE DIVORCE CODE
AND NOW comes the above Plaintiff, CARON O'NEIL, by and through her
attorney, Patricia J. Romano, Esquire, and seeks to obtain a decree in divorce from the
above-named Defendant, upon the grounds hereinafter set forth:
1. The Plaintiff, Caron O'Neil, is an adult individual who resides at 322 Berkshire
Road, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, 17055
2. The Defendant, Mark O'Neil, is an adult individual who resides at 322
Berkshire Road, Mcchanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, 17055
3. Thc Plaintiff has been a bona fide resident of the Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania for at least six (6) months immediately prior to the filing of this Complaint.
5.
6.
7.
The Plaintiff and Defendant were married on 5/10/80.
Plaintiff avers that there is one minor child and one major child to the parties.
The Plaintiff and Defendant are both citizens of the United States of America.
There have been no prior actions in divorce between the parties.
8. The Plaintiff and Defendant are not members of the Armed Services of the
United States or any of its allies.
9. Plaintiff has been advised of the availability of counseling and that she may
have the right to request that the Court require the parties to participate in counseling.
10. The causes of action and sections of Divorce Code under which Plaintiff is
proceeding are:
A. Section 3301(c). The marriage of the parties is irretrievably
broken. After ninety (90) days have elapsed from the date of the
service of this Complaint, Plaintiff intends to file an Affidavit
consenting to a divorce. Plaintiff believes that Defendant may
also file such an Affidavit.
B. Section 3301(d). The marriage of the parties is irretrievably
broken. The Plaintiff and Defendant separated on 10/15/03.
COUNT I
CLAIM FOR EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTION OF MARITAL PROPERTY
UNDER SECTION 3502 OF THE DIVORCE CODE
11. Plaintiff hereby incorporates by reference all of the averments contained in
paragraphs 1 through 10 of this Complaint,
12. Plaintiff and Defendant are the owners of real estate, motor vehicles, bank
accounts, insurance policies, pensions, retirement benefits and other personal property
acquired during the marriage which is subject to equitable distribution by this Court.
13. Plaintiff and Defendant have been unable to agree as to an equitable division
of said property as of the date of the filing of this Complaint.
14. Plaintiff requests this Court to equitably distribute the parties'marital property.
COUNT II
CUSTODY
15. Plaintiff hereby incorporates by reference all of the averments contained in
paragraphs 1 through 14 of this Complaint.
16. Plaintiff seeks primary physical custody of the following child:
17. The best interest and permanent welfare of the child will be served by granting
the relief requested because:
a. The Plaintiff has been the primary care giver of the child and has
provided the child with consistent and loving care.
b. Plaintiff is willing and able to continue to provide proper care and
supervision to the child.
c. Plaintiff can provide a stable and loving environment to the child.
18. The minor child has resided at 322 Berkshire Road, Mechanicsburg,
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania with the Plaintiff and Defendant since 1992.
Name Date of Birth .&ge_
Bryan A. O'Neil 10/5/88 15
19. Plaintiff has not participated as a party or witness or in another capacity in
other litigation concerning the custody of the child in this or another Court, nor does she
know of a person nor a party to the proceedings who has physical custody of the child or
claims to have custody or visitation rights with the child.
20. The Plaintiff requests that a reasonable visitation schedule be set up regarding
visitation of the parties' minor child by Defendant.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff respectfully requests this Honorable Court to enter a
Decree:
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dissolving the marriage between the Plaintiff and Defendant; and
equitably distributing all property owned by the parties hereto; and
to grant primary physical custody of the parties minor child to the Plaintiff
with liberal partial physical custody to the Defendant; and
for such further relief ak the Court may determine to be equitable and just.
Dated:
Respectfully Submitted~
4711 Locust La~
Harrisburg, PA ~17109
(717) 657-0632
Id. No. 88161
CARON O~NEIL,
Plaintiff
MARK O~NEIL,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE
VERIFICATION
Upon my personal knowledge, information, and belief, I, Caron O"Neil, hereby verify
that the facts averred and statements made in the foregoing are true and correct.
I understand that false statements or averments therein made will subject me to the
criminal penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. Section 4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
Date:
Caron O'Neil
CARON O'NEIL
Plaintiff
MARK O'NEIL
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: NO. 03~
:
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: IN DIVORCE/CUSTODY
AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT A~ND
WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REQUEST ENTRY
OF A DIVORCE DECREE UNDER §3301(c) OF THE DIVORCE CODE
10/20/03.
2.
A Complaint in Divorce under Section 3301(c) of the Divorce Code was filed on
The marriage of Plaintiffand 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 divome without formal notice of the
intention to request entry of a Divorce Decree.
4. I understand that I may lose fights conceming aliraony, division of property, lawyer's
fees or expenses ifI 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 afler it is filed with the Prothonotary.
I verify that the statements made in this Affidavit are tree and correct. I understand that false
statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S.A. Section 4904 relating to unswom
falsification to authorities.
Date~
Mark O'Neil
CARON O'NEIL
Plaintiff
MARK O'NEIL
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: NO. 03-
:
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: IN DIVORCE/CUSTODY
AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT AND
WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REQUEST ENTRY
OF A DIVORCE DECREE UNDER §3301(c) OF THE DIVORCE CODE
10/20/03.
2.
A Complaint in Divorce under Section 3301(c) of the Divorce Code was filed on
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 divome without formal notice of the
intention to request entry of a Divorce Decree.
4. I understand that I may lose rights concerning alimony, division of property, lawyer's
fees or expenses ifI 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.A. Section 4904 relating to unsworn
falsification to authorities.
Caron O'Neil
MARRIAGE SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into between MARK O'NEIL and
CARON O'NEIL, hereinafter referred to as Husband and Wife. The parties were married
on May 10, 1980, and there are two children bom of their marriage, to wit, COREY
JOHN O'NEIL born January 16, 1982, and BRYAN ATWOOD O'NEIL born October
5, 1988. Only Bryan is a minor.
As a consequence of disputes and unhappy differertces, the parties have separated.
The parties desire to confirm their separation and make arrangements in connection
therewith, including the settlement of their property rights, custody, support, and all other
rights and obligations arising out o£the marriage relationship. It is therefore agreed:
1. CONSIDERATION
The consideration for this Agreement is the mutual promises and agreement herein
contained.
2. SEPARATION AND NONINTERFERENCE
A. It will be lawful for each party at all time~ hereafter to live separate and
apart from the other party at such place or places as he or she may from time to time
choose or deem fit.
B. Each party shall be free from interference, authority and control, direct or
indirect, by the other, as fully as if he or she were single and unmarried. Neither shall
bother the other or compel or endeavor to compel the other to cohabit or dwell with him
or her.
3. MUTUAL RELEASE
Subject to the provisions of this Agreement, each party has released and
'discharged, and by this Agreement does for himself or herself, and his or her heirs, legal
representatives, executors, administrators, and assigns, release and discharge the other of
and from all causes of action, claims, rights, or demands whatsoever in law or equity,
which either of the parties ever had or now has against the other, except any or all cause
or causes of action for divorce.
4. FULL DISCLOSURE
The provisions of this Agreement and their legal effect are fully understood by
each party to this Agreement, and each party acknowledge:s that the Agreement is fair and
equitable, that it is being entered into voluntarily, and that it is not the result of any duress
or undue influence. Husband and Wife each represent and. warrant to the other that he or
she has made a full and complete disclosure to the other of all assets of any nature
whatsoever in which such party has an interest, of the sources and amount of the income
of such party of every type whatsoever, and of all other facts relating to the subject matter
of this agreement. Wife represents that she was represented by Patricia J. Romano, Esq.
in reaching this Agreement, and Husband represents that he was not represented by
counsel even though he was advised to do so. Wife represents that the terms of this
Agreement have been fully explained to her by her counsel.
5. EOUITABLE DIVISIOiN
By this Agreement, the parties have intended to effect an equitable division of their
marital property. This division is not intended by the pa~rties to constitute in any way a
sale or exchange of assets.
6. SUBSEQUENT DIVORCE
A. AGREEMENT NOT PREDICATED ON ]DIVORCE - It is specifically
understood and agreed by and between the parties hereto and each of the said parties does
hereby 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
actions 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 from 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 execute the Agreement.
Husband and Wife each knowingly and understandingly hereby waives any and all
possible claims that this Agreement is, for any reason, illegal or for any reason
whatsoever, unenforceable in whole or in part. Husband and Wife each do hereby
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warrant, covenant and agree that, in any possible event, he and she are and shall forever
be estopped from asserting any illegality or unenforceability as to all or any part of this
Agreement.
B. ENTRY AS PART OF DECREE - It is the intention of the parties that the
Agreement shall survive any action for divome which may be instituted or prosecuted by
either party and no order, judgment or decree of divorce, temporary, final or permanent,
shall affect or modify the financial terms of this Agreernent. This Agreement shall be
incorporated in but shall not merge into any such judgment or decree of final divorce, but
shall be incorporated for the purposes of enforcement only.
C. MUTUAL CONSENT DIVORCE - The parties agree and acknowledge that
their marriage is irretrievably broken, that they do not desire marital counseling, and that
they both consent to the entry of a decree in divome pm'suant to 23 Pa.C.S.A. Section
3301(C). Accordingly, both parties agree to forthwith execute such consents, affidavits,
or other documents and to direct their respective attorneys to forthwith file such consents,
affidavits, or other documents as may be necessary to promptly proceed to obtain a
divorce pursuant to said 23 Pa.C.S.A. Section 3301(C). Upon request, to the extent
permitted by law and the applicable Rules of Civil Procedure, the named defendant in
such divorce action shall execute any waivers of notice or other waivers necessary to
expedite such divorce.
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7. DIVISION OF PERSONAL PROPERTY
Wife agrees that all of the personal property in the possession of Husband shall be
the sole and separate property of Husband; and Husband agrees that all of the personal
property in the possession of Wife shall be the sole and separate property of Wife. The
parties do hereby specifically waive, release, renounce and forever abandon whatever
claims, if any, he or she may have with respect to the above items which shall become the
sole and separate property of the other.
8. DIVISION OF MOTOR VEHICLES
With respect to the motor vehicles owned by one or both of the parties, they agree
as follows:
Husband: 1999 Hyundai
Wife: 1998 Buick
The titles to the said motor vehicles were executedL by the parties on January 14,
2004, effectuating transfer as herein provided.
9. DISPOSITION OF PROPERTY
From and after the date of the signing of this Agr¢:ement, both parties shall have
complete freedom of disposition as to his/her separate property and any property which is
in their possession or control pursuant to this Agreement .and may mortgage, sell, grant,
convey or otherwise encumber or dispose of such property, whether real or personal,
whether such property was acquired before, during or after marriage, and neither Husband
nor Wife need join in, consent to, or acknowledge any deed, mortgage, or other
instrument of the other pertaining to such disposition of property.
10. DIVISION OF REAL PROPERTY
Husband and Wife hereby agree and acknowledge that they own certain real
property located at 322 Berkshire Rd., Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, as tenants by the
entireties.
The parties hereby agree that on the date of separation, October 15, 2003, the
equity in said real property was $37,800. By January 1, 2,008, Wife shall pay half of the
$37,800 equity value or $18,900 to Husband as his share of the equity for purposes of
equitable distribution..
The parties acknowledge that there is an existing mortgage against this property
held by Countrywide Financial in the amount of approximately $79,000.00. Wife agrees
to assume responsibility for refinancing the mortgage in her name alone. Until
refinancing is accomplished, Wife will assume responsibility for paying the existing
mortgage, as well as home insurance, real estate taxes, and all utility bills.
In exchange for the above, Husband agrees to execute a quit claim deed, giving
sole possession of the real property to Wife.
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11. PAYMENT OF SPECIFIED OBLIGATIONS
The parties agree that other than the mortgage and ongoing costs associated with
maintaining the real property for which Wife will be responsible, there are no outstanding
joint marital obligations which need to be paid.
12. LEGAL FEES
Each party shall pay his or her own attorneys fees.
13. ALIMONY
Both parties acknowledge and agree that the provisions of this Agreement
providing for equitable distribution of marital property are fair, adequate and satisfactory
to them and are accepted by them in lieu of and in full and final settlement and
satisfaction of any claims or demands that either may now or hereafter have against the
other for support, maintenance, alimony pendente lite or alimony. Husband and Wife
further, voluntarily and intelligently, waive and relinquish any right to seek from the other
any payment for support, maintenance, alimony pendente lite or alimony.
14. PENSION PROGRAM
Husband, or his estate, shall receive fifty (50%) percent of the marital portion of
Wife's retirement plan with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The marital portion was
appraised at $165,036.63 as of 11/22/03. Wife shall pre. pare the appropriate Qualified
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Domestic Relations Order (QDRO), submit it to the Plan Administrator for approval and
have it entered as an Order of Court.
15. MISCELLANEOUS
All assets including, but not limited to, savings accounts, checking accounts,
certificates of deposit and life insurance policies shall be the sole and separate property of
the title holder of said asset.
The parties believe and agree, and have been so advised, that the division of
property heretofore made by this Agreement is a non-taxable division of property
between co-owners rather than a taxable sale or exchange of such property. Each party
promises not to take any position with respect to the adjusted basis of the property
assigned to him or her or with respect to any other issue which is inconsistent with the
position set forth in the preceding sentence on his or her federal or state income tax
returns.
The parties have heretofore filed joint federal and state tax returns. Both parties
agree that in the event any deficiency in federal, state or local income tax is proposed, or
any assessment of any such tax is made against either of them, each will indemnify and
hold harmless the other from and against any loss or liability for any such tax deficiency
or assessment and any interest, penalty and expense incurred in connection therewith.
Such tax, interest, penalty or expense shall be paid solely' and entirely by the individual
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who is finally determined to be the cause of the misrepresentations or failures to disclose
the nature and extent of his or her separate income on the aforesaid joint returns.
16. CHILDREN
A. CUSTODY AND VISITATION - The partiies shall share legal custody of
Bryan Atwood O'Neil. Wife shall have primary physical custody and Bryan shall reside
with Wife. Wife shall provide Husband with information concerning Bryan's health,
education and welfare on a regular basis and shall encourage Husband to join in the
decision making process as to Bryan's schooling, medical care and other important issues
associated with their lives.
Father shall be afforded liberal periods of partial physical custody on a schedule
mutually agreed to by the parties.
B. BEST INTEREST OF CHILD - The parties shall exert every reasonable
effort to maintain free access and unhampered contact between the child and each of the
parties, and to foster a feeling of affection between the child and the other party. Neither
party shall do anything which may estrange the child from the other party, or injure the
child's opinion as to his mother or father, or which may hamper the free and natural
development of the child's love and respect for the other party.
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17. CHILD SUPPORT
Child support shall be paid by Husband to Wife at the rate of $348.00 per month,
or $162.00 bi-weekly. Wife shall be entitled to claim Bryan on tax returns for 2004 and
for all future years.
18. HEALTH INSURANCE - CHILDREN
Wife agrees to provide health insurance for Bryan tmtil he is emancipated, as long
as it is available to her at no or minimal cost by her employer. If said insurance becomes
unavailable to Wife, and Husband has entitlement to insurance which can be provided to
him at no or minimal cost, said insurance will be furnished by Husband.
Extraordinary Medical Expenses - All extraordinary medical expenses (those not
covered by insurance) for Bryan after Mother satisfies the first $250 deductible each year,
shall be split equally by Husband and Wife until Bryan is emancipated. Husband agrees
to reimburse these expenses to Wife on a quarterly basis upon Wife supplying to Husband
proof of said expenses.
19. GENERAL PROVISIONS
A. WARRANTY AS TO EXISTING OBLIGATIONS - Each party represents
that they have not heretofore incurred or contracted for arty 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 or hold the other party
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harmless from and against any and all such debts, liabilities, or obligations of every kind
which may have heretofore been incurred by them, including those for necessities, except
for the obligations arising out of this Agreement.
B. WARRANTY AS TO FUTURE OBLIGATIONS - Wife and Husband each
covenant, warrant, 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 may be otherwise
specifically provided for by the terms of this Agreement and that neither of them shall
hereafter incur any liability whatsoever for which the estate of the other may be liable.
C. SEVERABILITY - 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 stri[cken from this Agreement and
in all other respects this Agreement shall be valid and continue in full fome, effect, and
operation. Likewise, the failure of any party to meet his or her obligations under any one
or more of the paragraphs herein, with the exception of the satisfaction of the conditions
precedent, shall in no way void or alter the remaining obligations of the parties.
D. OTHER DOCUMENTATION - Wife and Husband covenant and agree that
they will forthwith execute any and all written instruments, assignments, releases,
satisfactions, deeds, notes or such other writings as may be necessary or desirable for the
proper effectuation of this Agreement, and as their respective counsel shall mutually
agree should be so executed in order to carry out fully and effectively the terms of this
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Agreement.
E. ENTIRE AGREEMENT - This Agreement contains the entire
understanding of the parties, and there are no representations, warranties, covenants, or
undertakings other than those expressly set forth herein.
F. WAIVER OR MODIFICATION TO BE IN WRITING - No modification
or waiver of any of the terms hereof shall be valid unless in writing and signed by both
parties and no waiver of any breach hereof or default heretlnder shall be deemed a waiver
of any subsequent default of the same or similar nature.
G. MUTUAL COOPERATION - Each party shall, at any time and from time
to time hereafter, take any and all steps and execute, acknowledge, and deliver to the
other party any and all further instruments and/or documents that the other party may
reasonably require for the purpose of giving full force and effect to the provisions of this
Agreement.
H. LAW GOVERNING - This Agreement shal]l be construed and governed in
accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
I. BINDING EFFECT - Except as otherwise stated herein, this Agreement
shall be binding and shall inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective
heirs, executors, administrators, successors, and assigns.
J. NO WAIVER OF DEFAULT - This Agreement shall remain in full force
and effect unless and until terminated under and pursuant to the terms of this Agreement.
The failure of either party to insist upon strict performance of any of the provisions of this
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Agreement shall in no way affect the right of such party he. reafier to enforce the same, nor
shall the waiver of any breach of any provision hereof be construed as a waiver of any
subsequent default of the same or similar nature, nor shall it be construed as a waiver of
strict performance of any other obligations herein.
K. HEADINGS NOT PART OF AGREEMENT - Any heading preceding the
text of the several paragraphs and subparagraphs hereo~' are inserted solely for
convenience or reference and shall not constitute a part of this Agreement nor shall they
affect its meaning, construction, or effect.
L. WAIVER OF CLAIMS AGAINST ESTATES - Except as herein otherwise
provided, each party may dispose of his or her property in any way, and each party hereby
waives and relinquishes any and all rights he or she may have or hereafter acquire, under
the present or future laws of Pennsylvania or another jurisdiction, to share in the property
or the estate of the other as a result of the marital relationship, including, without
limitation, dower, curtesy, their statutory equivalents, widow's allowance, homestead
rights, right to take in intestacy, right to take against the will of other, and right to act as
administrator or executor of the other's estate, and each party will, at the request of the
other, execute, acknowledge, and deliver any and all instruments which may be necessary
or advisable to carry into effect this mutual waiver a~ad relinquishment of all such
interests, rights and claims.
M. ATTORNEY'S FEES FOR ENFORCEMENT - In the event that either
party breaches any provision of this Agreement, and the other party retains counsel to
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assist in enforcing the terms thereof, the parties hereby agree that the breaching party will
pay all reasonable attorneys' fees, court costs, and expenses incurred by the other party in
enforcing the Agreement.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, and intending to be bound hereby, the parties have
signed and sealed this Agreement on the ! ~2$~ day of ~.~c~ ,2004, at
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
In the presence of'./7 /
/
Mark O'Nell
(SEAL)
WITNESS
Caron O'Neil
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CARON O'NEIL
Plaintiff
MARK O'NEIL
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
.q.q3 6'
: NO. 03-.$t~4-
:
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: IN DIVORCE/CUSTODY
AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE
Patricia J. Romano, Esquire, being duly sworn according to law, deposes and says that she
is an attorney at law duly authorized to practice in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and that on
the 29th day of October ,2003, she did serve upon, Mark O'Neil, the Defendant in the
foregoing case, a true and correct copy of the Complaint in Divorce by sending a copy by First Class
Mail, certified/restricted delivery, postage pre-paid, to the Defendant. The "green card" of service
for said Complaim is attached.
Said copy of the Complaim was duly endorsed with notice to Defendant to appear and answer
within twenty (20) days from the date of service or the matter would proceed without him.
Swom to and subscribed
before me this I qtWday
of ~01'il ,2004.
Notary Public (~
INOTARIAL SEAL I
KATHERINE A. FREY, NOTARY PUBLIC
LOWER PAXTON TW~ DAUPHIN COUNTY
MY COMM SS ON EXPIRES SEPT. 2. 2006
Patricia J. Romar]6~/Esq-uire
4711 Locust Lan~'
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 657-0632
Id. No. 88161
· ~ It/we can return the card t~ you.
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1. A~ Addressed to:
Mark O'Neil
322 Berkshire Road
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
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CARON O'NEIL
Plaintiff
Ye
MARK O'NEIL
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLANI~, COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: NO. 03-to$-34
:
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: IN DIVORCE/CUSTODY
PRAECIPE TO TRANSMIT RECORI~
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: October 29~ 2003; Certified/
Restricted Delive _ry.
3. Complete either paragraph (a) or (b).
Y (a) Date of execution of the Affidavit of Consent required by Section
3301(c) of the Divorce Code: by Plaintiff, 4/3/04 .; by Defendant, 4/3/04
(b)(!) Date of execution of the affidavit required by Section 3301 (d) of the
Divorce Code: N/A.
(2) Date of filing and service of the affidavit upon the respondent: N/A.
4. Related claims pending:. All claims were resolved by Marriage Settlemenl
A~eement dated 3/19/04
5. Complete either (a) or (b).
(a) Date and manner of service of the Notice of Intention to file Praecipe to
Transmit Record, a copy of which is attached: _N/A.
(b) Date Plaintiff's Waiver of Notice in Section 33.01 (c) Divorce was filed with the
Prothonotary: 4/8/04
Date Defendant's Waiver of Notice in Section 3301(c) Divorce was filed with the
Prothonotary:.. 4/8/04
Dated:
By:
Patricia J. RonSard, Esquire
4711 Locust
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 657-0632
Id. No. 88161
Attorney for Plaintiff
1N THE COURT OF COMMON
CARON 0'NEIL,
Plaintiff
OFCUMBeRLANDCOUNTY
STATE OF ~ PENNA.
PLEAS
VERSUS
M~RK OiNEIL,
Defendant
No. 03-5535
DECREE 1N
DIVORCE
AND NOW,
, ~)~_, IT IS ORDERED AND
DECREED THAT
Caron O'Neil
, PLAINTIFF,
AND Mark O'Neil
, DEFENDANT,
ARE DIVORCED FROM THE BONDS OF MATRIMONY.
THE COURT RETAINS JURISDiCTiON OF THE FOLLOWING CLAIMS WHICH HAVE
BEEN RAISED Of RECORD IN THIS ACTION FOR WHICH A FINAL ORDER HAS NOT
YET BEEN ENTERED;
hereby incorporated but not merqed with this Divorce Decree.
BY THE COURT'
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PROTHONOTARY