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GWENDOLYN J. ZAPP,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
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: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
v.
: DIVORCE
EDMUND L. ZAPP,
Defendant
NOTICE
YOU HAVE BEEN SUED IN COURT. If you wish to defend against the claims set forth in the
following pages, you must take prompt action. You are warned that if you fail to do so, the case may
proceed without you and a decree of divorce or annulment may be entered against you by the court. A
judgment may also be entered against you for any other claim or relief requested in these papers by the
Plaintiff. You may lose money or property or other rights important to you, including custody or visitation
of your children.
When the ground for divorce is indignities or irretrievable breakdown of the marriage, you may
request marriage counseling. A list of marriage counselors is available in the Office of the Prothonotary
at the Cumberland County Courthouse, Carlisle, Pennsylvania.
IF YOUDO NOT FILE A CLAIM FOR ALIMONY, DIVISION OF PROPERTY, COUNSEL
FEES OR EXPENSES BEFORE THE FINAL DECREE OF 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 S. BEDFORD STREET
CARLISLE, P A 17013-3302
(717) 249-3166
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
GWENDOLYN J. ZAPP,
Plaintiff
: NO. pj -5',,' J-
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
v.
: DIVORCE
EDMUND L. ZAPP,
Defendant
COMPLAINT
AND NOW, this day of , 2003, comes the Plaintiff, Gwendolyn J.
Zapp by her attorney, Diane G. Radcliff, Esquire, and files this Complaint in Divorce of which the
following is a statement:
COUNT I
DIVORCE
1. The Plaintiff is Gwendolyn J. Zapp, an adult individual who currently resides 27 Courtland
Road, Camp Hill, Cumberland County, P A 17011 since September, 1988.
2. The Defendant is Edmund L. Zapp, an adult individual residing at 4517C Linden Avenue,
Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, PA 17055 since July 19, 2003.
3. Plaintiff and Defendant have been bona fide residents in the Commonwealth for at least six
(6) months previous to the filing of this Complaint.
4. Plaintiff and Defendant were married on June 16, 1988 at Lawnton, Dauphin County, P A.
5. There have been no prior actions of divorce or annulment between the parties.
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6. 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.
7. Defendant is not a member of the Armed Services of the United States or any of its Allies,
8. Plaintiff avers that the grounds on which the action is based are:
a. Section 3301(c) Mutual Consent No-Fault: The marriage is irretrievably broken;
b. Section 3301(d) Non-Consent No-Fault: The marriage is irretrievably broken and
the parties are now living separate and apart. Once the parties have lived separate and
apart for a period of two years, Plaintiff will submit an Affidavit alleging that the
parties have lived separate and apart for at least two (2) years and that the marriage
is irretrievably broken.
9. Plaintiff requests the Court to enter a decree of divorce.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff requests this Honorable Court to enter a decree in divorce,
divorcing the Plaintiff and Defendant.
COUNT II
EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTION
10. Paragraphs I through 9 are incorporated by reference hereto as fully as though the same were
set forth at length.
11. Plaintiff and Defendant have acquired property, both real and personal, and incurred debts
during their marriage during the period from June 16, 1988, the date of their marriage, until
July 19,2003, the date of their separation, all of which are "marital property" or "marital
debts" .
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12. Plaintiff and/or Defendant have acquired, prior to the marriage or subsequent thereto, "non-
marital property" which has increased in value since the date of marriage and/or subsequent
to its acquisition during the marriage, which increase in value is "marital property".
13. Plaintiff and Defendant have been unable to agree as to an equitable division of the marital
property and marital debts as of the date of the filing of this Complaint.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff requests this Honorable Court to equitably divide all marital
property and debts of the parties.
COUNT III
ALIMONY PENDENTE LITE, ALIMONY
14. Paragraphs I through 9 are incorporated by reference hereto as fully as though the same were
set forth at length,
15. Plaintiff lacks sufficient property to provide for her reasonable means and is unable to
support herself through appropriate employment.
16. Plaintiff requires reasonable support to adequately maintain herself in accordance with the
standard of living established during the marriage.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff requests this Honorable Court to enter an award of alimony
pendente lite until final hearing and hereafter enter an award of alimony permanently thereafter.
COUNT IV
COUNSEL FEES, COSTS AND EXPENSES
17. Paragraphs I through 9 are incorporated by reference hereto as fully as though the same were
set forth at length.
18. Plaintiff has employed legal counsel in this case, but is unable to pay the necessary and
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reasonable attorney's fees for said counsel.
19. Plaintiff has or will incur costs in this action including, but not limited to, costs for various
experts to appraise the parties' marital assets, and does not have the funds to pay the
necessary and reasonable fees, costs and expenses.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff requests this Honorable Court to enter an award of interim counsel
fees, costs and expenses and to order such additional sums hereafter as may be deemed necessary
and appropriate and at final hearing to further award such additional counsel fees, costs and
expenses as are deemed necessary and appropriate.
COUNT V
CUSTODY
20. Paragraphs 1 through 9 are incorporated by reference hereto as fully as though the same were
set forth at length,
21. Plaintiff seeks custody ofthe following child/children:
NAME PLACE OF RESIDENCE AGE D.O.B.
Christopher Zapp 27 Courtland Road, Camp Hill, 14 November
PA 17011 23, 1988
Katelyn Zapp 27 Courtland Road, Camp Hill, 10 November
PA 17011 25, 1992
22. The children were not born out of wedlock.
23. The children are presently in the custody of Plaintiff who resides at 27 Courtland Road,
Camp Hill, P A 17011.
24. During the past five years, the children have resided with the following persons and at the
following addresses:
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PERSON ADDRESS DATES
Gwendolyn Zapp 27 Courtland Road 7/19/03 to present
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Gwendolyn Zapp 27 Courtland Road Since birth to 7/19/03
Edmund Zapp Camp Hill, PA 17011
25. The mother of the children is Gwendolyn 1. Zapp currently residing at 27 Courtland Road,
Camp Hill, Cumberland County, P A 17011.
26. The mother is married to Defendant, Edmund L. Zapp.
27. The father of the child/children is Edmund L. Zapp currently residing at 4517C Linden
A venue, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, P A 17055.
28. The father is married to Plaintiff, Gwendolyn J. Zapp.
29. The relationship of Plaintiff to the children is that of mother.
30. The Plaintiff currently resides with the following persons:
NAME
RELATIONSHIP
Child
Child
Christopher Zapp
Katelyn Zapp
31. The relationship of Defendant to the children is that offather.
32. The Defendant currently resides with the following persons:
NAMES
None
RELATIONSHIP
N/A
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33. Plaintiff has not participated as a party or witness, or in another capacity, in other litigation
concerning the custody of the children in this or another court.
34, Plaintiff has no information of a custody proceeding concerning the children pending in a
court of this Commonwealth.
35. Plaintiff does not know of a person not a party to the proceedings who has physical custody
of the children or claims to have custody or visitation rights with respect to the children.
36. The best interest and permanent welfare of the children will be served by granting the relief
requested because:
a. The parties have agreed the children are to live with Plaintiff.
b. Plaintiff is the primary nurturing parent.
37. Each parent whose parental rights to the children have not been terminated and the person
who has physical custody of the children have been named as parties to this action.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff requests the Court to grant shared legal and primary physical
custody of the children to the Plaintiff, subject to Defendant's liberal and reasonable partial
custody rights of the children.
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VERIFICATION
Gwendolyn J. Zapp verifies that the statements made in this Complaint are true and correct.
Gwendolyn J. Zapp understands that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18
Pa,C.S. Section 4904, relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
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GWENDOLYN J. ZAPP,
Plaintiff
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EDMUND L. ZAPP,
Defendant
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I hereby certify that I, Diane G. Radcliff, Esquire, served a true and correct copy of
the Plaintiffs 3301 (d) Affidavit upon the Defendant, Edmund L. Zapp, addressed as follows
by Certified Mail, Restricted Delivery on November 7,2003, the return receipt for which
mailing is attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and made a part hereof:
Edmund L. Zapp
4517 -C Linden Avenue
Mechanicsburg, P A 17055
Respectfully submitted,
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Phone: (717) 737-0100
Fax: (717) 975-0697
Supreme Court ID # 32112
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GWENDOLYN J. ZAPP,
Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
vs.
: NO. 03-5662
EDMUND L. ZAPP,
Defendant
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: IN DIVORCE
DEFENDANT'S ANSWER TO COMPLAINT IN DIVORCE
AND NOW COMES the Defendant, EDMUND L. ZAPP, by his attorney, MAX J.
SMITH, JR" Esquire, and respectfully Answers the Plaintiffs Complaint as follows:
1.-3. Admitted.
4. Denied, It is denied that the parties were married on June 16, 1988. The
parties were married on June 18, 1988.
5.-7, Admitted.
8A Admitted.
8.B. Denied. As the parties have only been separated briefly, a divorce under
Section 3301(d) is not appropriate at this time.
9, Admitted.
COUNT II
EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTION
10. Neither admitted nor denied, as no response is necessary,
11.-13. Admitted.
COUNT III
ALIMONY PENDENTE LITE. ALIMONY
14. Neither admitted nor denied, as no response is required,
15. Denied. Plaintiff has sufficient property to provide for her reasonable needs
and is gainfully employed.
16. Denied. Plaintiff is gainfully employed and is able to maintain herself in
accordance with the standard of living established during the marriage.
COUNT IV
COUNSEL FEES. COSTS AND EXPENSES
17. Neither admitted nor denied, as no response is required.
18. Admitted in part and denied in part. It is admitted that Plaintiff has employed
legal counsel; however, it is denied that Plaintiff is unable to pay her counsel fees, as she is
gainfully employed and can afford to pay her attorney fees, costs and expenses.
19. Denied. To the extent Plaintiff believes it is necessary to hire any experts, she
is able to pay the cost of same.
COUNT V
CUSTODY
20. Neither admitted nor denied, as no response is required.
21, Admitted in part and denied in part. It is admitted that Plaintiff is seeking
custody of Christopher and Katelyn, but it is suggested that the parties share physical and legal
custody of Christopher and Katelyn.
22.-35. Admitted.
36.a. Denied. While Plaintiff may serve as the primary custodial parent, it is
expected that Defendant will enjoy significant periods of partial custody, and therefore the
children will "live" with both parents.
36.b. Denied. Both parents have been instrumental in providing care for the
children.
37, Admitted.
WHEREFORE, Defendant prays this Honorable Court to:
(a) grant a divorce pursuant to Section 3301(c) ofthe Pennsylvania Divorce Code;
(b) deny Plaintiffs request for a divorce pursuant to Section 3301(d) ofthe
Pennsylvania Divorce Code;
(c) equitably divide the marital property remaining between the parties, at such
time is appropriate;
(d) deny Plaintiff s request for alimony pendente lite and alimony;
(e) deny Plaintiff s request for counsel fees, costs and expenses;
(f) deny Plaintiffs request for primary physical custody of the parties' minor
children;
(g) deny any and all other relief which has been requested by Plaintiff; and
(h) order such further relief as the Court may determine equitable and just.
Respectfully submitted,
Date: November 25, 2003
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MAX J. SMITH, JR, squire
LD, No. 32114
JARAD W. HANDELMAN, Esquire
LD, No. 82629
James, Smith, Dietterick & Connelly LLP
P.O. Box 650
Hershey, P A 17033
(717) 533-3280
I verify that the statements made in this Answer are true and correct. I understand that
false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa, C,S, Section 4904, relating to
unsworn falsification to authorities,
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GWENDOLYN J. ZAPP,
Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
vs.
: NO. 03-5662
EDMUND L. ZAPP,
Defendant
: CNIL ACTION - LAW
: IN DNORCE
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
AND NOW, this 1J.p day of November, 2003, I, MAX J, SMITH, JR., Esquire,
Attorney for Defendant, hereby certify that I have this day sent a copy of Defendant's Answer
to Complaint in Divorce by depositing a certified copy of the same in the United States mail,
postage prepaid, at Hershey, Pennsylvania, addressed to:
Diane G, Radcliff, Esquire
3448 Trindle Road
Camp Hill, PA 17011
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MAX J. SMITH, JR
J.D. No, 32114
JARAD W. HANDELMAN, Esquire
J.D. No. 82629
James, Smith, Dietterick & Connelly LLP
P.O. Box 650
Hershey, P A 17033
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GWENDOLYN J. ZAPP,
Plaintiff
: NO. 03-5662
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
v.
: DIVORCE
EDMUND L. ZAPP,
Defendant
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I hereby certify that I, Diane G. Radcliff, Esquire, served a true and correct copy of
the Plaintiff's Complaint in Divorce upon the Defendant, Edmund L. Zapp, addressed as
follows by Certified Mail, Restricted Delivery on November 7, 2003, the return receipt for
which mailing is attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and made a part hereof:
Edmund L. Zapp
4517 -C Linden Avenue
Mechanicsburg, P A 17055
Respectfully submitted,
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
GWENDOLYN J. ZAPP,
Plaintiff
: NO. 03-5662
v
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
EDMUND L. ZAPP,
Defendant
: IN DIVORCE
MARITAL AGREEMENT
BETWEEN
EDMUND L. ZAPP
AND
GWENDOLYN J. ZAPP
TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION .... ................... ............... ....... .......... ......... 1
SECTION I
General Provisions............................................................. 1
SECTION II
Distribution of Property and Debts........................................... 7
SECTION III
Counsel Fees, Support & Alimony, Custody Child Support, Health
Insurance, Medical Expenses; Educational Expenses ..................... 11
SECTION IV
Closing Provisions and Execution ............................................ 14
NOTARy.......................................................................... 16
EXHIBIT "A"
MARITAL ESTATE DISTRIBUTION SCHEDULE ................................. 17
INTRODUCTION
THIS AGREEMENT made this9!:Jay , 2005, by and between
Gwendolyn J. lapp, ("Wife") of 27 Courtland Road amp Hill, Pennsylvania, and Edmund
L. lapp, ("Husband") of 4517C Linden Road, Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania.
WITNESETH:
WHEREAS, the parties hereto are husband and wife, having been married on June
16, 1988 in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, and were separated on June 19,2003.
WHEREAS, The parties are the parents of two (2) children: Christopher lapp born
on 11/23/1988 and Katelyn Zapp born on 11/25/1992 (the "Children").
WHEREAS, diverse and unhappy differences, disputes and difficulties have arisen
between the parties and it is the intention of Husband and Wife to live separate and apart
for the rest of their natural lives, and the parties hereto are desirous of settling fully and
finally their respective financial and property rights and obligations as between each other
including, without limitation by specification: the settling of all matters between them
relating to the ownership and equitable distribution of real and personal property; the
settling of all matters between them relating to the past, present and future support,
alimony and/or maintenance of Wife by Husband or of Husband by Wife; and in general,
the settling of any and all claims and possible claims by one against the other or against
their respective estates.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and mutual promises,
covenants and undertakings hereinafter set forth and for other good and valuable
consideration, receipt of which is hereby acknowledged by each of the parties hereto,
Wife and Husband, each intending to be legally bound hereby, covenant and agree as
follows:
SECTION I
GENERAL PROVISIONS
1.01. INCORPORATION OF PREAMBLE. The recitals set forth in the Preamble of this
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Agreement are incorporated herein and made a part hereof as if fully set forth in
the body of the Agreement.
1.02. DIVORCE DECREE. The parties acknowledge that their marriage is irretrievably
broken and that they will secure a mutual consent no-fault Divorce Decree in the
above captioned divorce action. Upon the execution of this Agreement, the parties
shall execute and deliver to Wife's attorney their respective Affidavits of Consent
and Waivers of Notice. Within five (5) business days of receipt of those signed
Affidavits and Waivers, Wife's attorney will file all the remaining documents
necessary to secure the entry of the Divorce Decree at Wife's sole cost and
expense.
If either party has filed a counterclaim, counter-affidavit, or any claim for
economic relief, he or she agrees that any such claims have been fully resolved by
this Agreement, and he or she shall withdraw any such claims and, if necessary,
shall take such further steps as may be necessary to allow for a prompt finalization
of any divorce action between the parties.
1.03. EFFECT OF DIVORCE DECREE. INCORPORATION AND MERGER. The terms of this
Agreement shall be incorporated into any Divorce Decree which may be entered
with respect to them. This Agreement shall not, however, merge with the Divorce
Decree, but rather, it shall continue to have independent contractual significance
and each party shall maintain their contractual remedies as well as Court remedies
as the result of the aforesaid incorporation or as otherwise provided by law or
statute. This Agreement shall continue in full force and effect after such time as
a final Decree in Divorce may be entered with respect to the parties.
1.04. DATES. The "date of execution", "execution date" or "date of this Agreement" shall
be defined as the date of execution by the party last executing this Agreement.
1.05. ADVICE OF COUNSEL. The provisions of this Agreement and their legal effect have
been fully explained to the parties by their respective counsel, Max J. Smith, Jr.,
Esquire for Husband, and Diane G. Radcliff, Esquire, for Wife. The parties
acknowledge that they have received independent legal advice from counsel of
their selection and that they fully understand the facts and have been fully
informed as to their legal rights and obligations. They acknowledge and accept that
this Agreement is, under the circumstances, fair and equitable and that it is being
entered into freely and voluntarily after having received such advice and with such
knowledge, and that execution of this Agreement is not the result of any duress or
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undue influence and that it is not the result of any collusion or improper or illegal
agreement or agreements.
1.06. FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE. The parties confirm that each has relied on the
substantial accuracy of the financial disclosure of the other as an inducement to the
execution of this Agreement, and each party acknowledges that there has been a
full and fair disclosure of the parties' marital assets and debts and the parties'
respective incomes, which has been provided to each party. The parties further
agree that their marital estate that is being divided pursuant to the terms of this
agreement is comprised of the assets and debts listed on the Marital Estate
Distribution Schedule set forth on Exhibit "A" attached hereto and made a part
hereof.
1.07. DISCLOSURE AND WAIVER OF PROCEDURAL RIGHTS. Each party understands that
he or she has the right: (1) to obtain from the other party a complete inventory or
list of all of the property that either or both parties own at this time or owned as
of the date of separation; (2) to have all such property valued by means of
appraisals or otherwise; (3) to compulsory discovery to assist in the discovery and
verification of facts relevant to their respective rights and obligations, including the
right to question the other party under oath; and (4) to have a Court hold hearings
and make decisions on the matters covered by this Agreement, which Court decision
concerning the parties' respective rights and obligations might be different from the
provisions of this Agreement. Given said understanding and acknowledgment, both
parties hereby waive the foregoing procedural rights.
1.08. BANKRUPTCY. The parties hereby agree that the provisions of this Agreement shall
not be dischargeable in bankruptcy and expressly agree to reaffirm any and all
obligations contained herein. In the event a party files such bankruptcy and
pursuant thereto obtains a discharge of any obligations assumed hereunder, the
other party shall have the right to declare this Agreement to be null and void and
to terminate this Agreement in which event the division of the parties' marital
assets and all other rights determined by this Agreement shall be subject to Court
determination the same as if this Agreement had never been executed by the
parties.
1.09. MUTUAL RELEASES. Except as other wise expressly provided in this Agreement,
Husband and Wife each do hereby mutually remise, release, quitclaim and forever
discharge the other and the estate of such other, for all time to come, and for all
purposes whatsoever, of and from the following:
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A. Claims Against Property or Estate: Any and all right, title, interest and/or
claims in or against the other party, the property (including income and gain
from property hereafter accruing) of the other or against the estate of such
other, of whatever nature and wheresoever situate, which he or she now has
or at any time hereafter may have against such other party, the estate of
such other party or the property of the other party or any part thereof,
whether arising out of any former acts, contracts, engagements or liabilities
of such other.
B. Life Time Conveyances: 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 (i) the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, (ii) State, Commonwealth or Territory of the
United States, or (iii) any other country;
C. Marital Ri~hts: 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, counsel fees, equitable distribution, costs or
expenses, whether arising as a result of the marital relation or otherwise.
D. Breach Exception: The foregoing shall not apply to all rights and
agreements and obligations of whatsoever nature arising or which may arise
under this Agreement or for the breach of any provision thereof. It is the
intention of Husband and Wife to give to each other by the execution of this
Agreement a full, complete and general release with respect to any and all
property of any kind or nature, real, personal or mixed, which the other now
owns or may hereafter acquire, except and only except, all rights and
agreements and obligations of whatsoever nature arising or which may arise
under this Agreement or for the breach of any provisions thereof.
1.10. WAIVER OR MODIFICATION. 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 hereunder shall be deemed a waiver of any subsequent
default of the same or similar nature.
1.11. MUTUAL COOPERATION. Each party shall, at any time, and from time to time
hereafter, and within five (5) business days of request, 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
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purpose of giving full force and effect to the provisions of this Agreement.
1.12. AGREEMENT BINDING ON HEIRS. This Agreement shall be binding and shall inure
to the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective heirs, executors,
administrators, successors and assigns.
1.13. INTEGRATION. This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding of the parties
and supersedes any and all prior agreements and negotiations between them.
There are no representations or warranties other than those expressly set forth
herein.
1.14. BREACH. If for any reason either Husband or Wife fails to perform his or her
obligations owed to or for the benefit of the other party and/or otherwise breaches
the terms of this Agreement, then the other party shall have the following rights
and remedies:
A. Divorce Code Remedies: The right to all remedies set forth in Section
3502(e) of the Pennsylvania Divorce Code, 23 PA. C.S.A. 3502(e), and any
additional rights and remedies that may hereafter be enacted by virtue of
the amendment of said statute or replacement thereof by any other similar
laws.
B. Damages: The right to damages arising out of breach of the terms of this
Agreement, which damages shall include reimbursement of all reasonable
attorney's fees and costs incurred as the result of the breach and in bringing
the damage action.
C. Other Remedies: Any other remedies provided for in law or in equity.
D. Considerations for Reasonable Attornevs Fees: Any award of "reasonable
attorneys fees" as used in this paragraph shall be based on consideration of
(1) the hourly rate charged; (2) the services rendered; and (3) the necessity
of the services rendered. Determination of reasonableness shall not take
into consideration the amount or nature of the obligation sought to be
enforced or any possibility of settlement for less than the obligation sought
to be enforced by the non-breaching party.
E. Breach Notice: In the event of an alleged breach of any term of this
Agreement, the aggrieved party shall provide written notice to the breaching
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party and his or her counsel of his or her intent to take action to enforce his
or her rights under the Agreement and to remedy such breach. The
breaching party shall have a period of fifteen (15) days from the mailing of
such notice to cure the alleged breach prior to the institution of any
proceedings of any nature for enforcement of this Agreement.
1.15. INCOME TAX MATTERS. With respect to income tax matters regarding the parties
the following shall apply:
A. Prior Returns: The parties have heretofore filed joint federal and state
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 arising out of such joint filing, each will be
responsible for payment of half of such tax and any interest, penalty or other
expense arising therefrom and shall indemnify and hold harmless the other
from and against any loss or liability as a result thereof.
B. Current Returns: The parties shall file joint Federal and state income tax
returns for the 2004 tax year and shall equally share in the costs of preparing
that return. Any refunds shall be paid to Wife. Any taxes owed shall be paid
by Husband. The parties shall file individual tax returns for every tax year
thereafter.
C. DEPENDENCY EXEMPTIONS. Commencing in 2005, Wife shall be entitled to
claim the dependency exemptions for the parties' Children on her
applicable tax returns.
D. Preservation of Records. Each party will keep and preserve for a period of
three (3) years from the date of their divorce all financial records relating
to the marital estate, and each party will allow the other party access to
those records as may be reasonably necessary from time to time.
1.16. EFFECT OF RECONCILIATION. This Agreement shall remain in full force and effect
even if the parties reconcile, cohabit as Husband and Wife or otherwise, or attempt
a reconciliation. This Agreement shall continue in full force and effect and there
shall be no modification or waiver of any of the terms hereof unless the parties, in
writing, signed by both parties, execute a statement declaring this Agreement or
any term of this Agreement to be null and void.
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SECTION II
DISTRIBUTION OF PROPERTY
2.01. FINAL EOUITABLE DISTRIBUTION OF PROPERTY. The parties agree that the
division of all property and debts set forth in this Agreement is equitable and in the
event an action in divorce has been or is hereafter commenced, both parties waive
and relinquish the right to divide and distribute their assets and debts in any
manner not consistent with the terms set forth herein and further waive and
relinquish the right to have the Court equitably divide and distribute their marital
assets and debts. It is further the intent, understanding and agreement of the
parties that this Agreement is a full, final, complete and equitable property
division,
2.02. DISTRIBUTION OF PROPERTY AND DEBTS TO WIFE. The following marital assets
and debts are and shall be distributed to Wife as her sole and separate property
and/or as her sole and separate liability and obligation:
A. Wife's Personal Prooerty: All items of personal property in the possession
of Wife, not otherwise distributed herein.
B. Wife's Vehicle(sland Vehicle Loan(s): The 1996 Ford Explorer, or the sale
proceeds from the sale or trade in value thereof, and any vehicle loans for
the purchase of Wife's Vehicle(s).
C. Wife's Accounts: The marital funds previously retained by Wife from the
joint PNC checking account, joint PNC savings account and joint Rite Aid
Credit Union account.
D. Wife's Investments: One-half of the joint PNC Certificate of Deposit
previously distributed to Wife.
E. Wife's Life Insurance: N / A.
F. Wife's Retirement Plans: Wife's Rite Aid 401K and Wife's Wachovia IRA.
G. Real Estate: The jointly owned real estate known and numbered as 27
Courtland Road, Camp Hill, Pennsylvania, ("the Real Estate"), encumbered
with a mortgage owed to Columbia National Mortgage, ("the Mortgage")
securing a note executed by the parties ("the Note"), subject to the
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following:
A. Conveyance: Within five (5) business days of the date of this
Agreement, Husband shall make, execute and deliver to Wife's
attorney all documents in the usual form conveying, transferring and
granting to Wife all of Husband's right, title and interest in and to the
Real. The deed of conveyance therefor shall be held in escrow by
Wife's attorney until completion of the refinance/assumption of the
Mortgage/Note referenced in subparagraph C below, at which time
the deed may be recorded by Wife's attorney.
B. Liens. Encumbrances and Exoenses: The said conveyance shall be
subject to all liens and encumbrances covenants and restrictions of
record including, but not limited to, the lien of the Mortgage, real
estate taxes and any other municipal liens. Wife shall hereinafter be
solely responsible for the payment of the Mortgage, real estate taxes,
other municipal liens and any and all other expenses associated with
the Real Estate, whether incurred in the past, present or future, and
shall indemnify, protect and save Husband harmless therefrom.
C. Refinance: Wife shall assume or refinance the Mortgage within ninety
(90) days of the date of this Agreement so as to release Husband from
further liability under the Mortgage/Note. The costs of the
Mortgage/Note Assumption or Refinance shall be paid by Wife.
H. Wife's Debts: Wife shall be solely liable for and shall timely pay any debts
or liabilities incurred in her individual name.
I. Monetary Payment: Within ninety (90) days of the date of this Agreement
Wife shall pay Husband the amount of $1,324.00.
2.03. DISTRIBUTION OF PROPERTY AND DEBTS TO HUSBAND. The following marital
assets and debts are and shall be distributed to Husband as his sole and separate
property and/or as his sole and separate liability and obligation:
A. Husband's Personal Prooerty: All items of personal property in the
possession of Husband, not otherwise distributed herein.
B. Husband's Vehicle(s)and Vehicle Loan(s): The 1997 Dodge Caravan, or the
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sale proceeds from the sale or trade in value thereof, and any vehicle loans
for the purchase of Husband's Vehicle(s).
C. Husband's Accounts: N/ A.
D. Husband's Investments: Husband's Rite Aid stock.
E. Husband's Life Insurance: Husband's Fidelity Mutual life insurance policy
and the cash value thereof.
F. Husband's Retirement Plans: Husband's Rite Aid 401K and Husband's
Wachovia IRA.
G. Husband's Debts: Husband shall be solely liable for and shall timely pay any
debts or liabilities incurred in his individual name.
H. Monetary Payment: Within ninety (90) days of the date of this Agreement
Wife shall pay Husband the amount of $1,324.00 referenced in paragraph
2.02.1. above.
2.04. MISCELLANEOUS DISTRIBUTION PROVISIONS: The following miscellaneous provision
shall apply to the distribution of the parties' marital assets and debts:
A. Final Eauitable Distribution of Property: The division and distribution of all
property and debts set forth in this Agreement is equitable and in the event
an action in divorce has been or is hereafter commenced, both parties waive
and relinquish the right to divide and distribute their assets and debts in any
manner not consistent with the terms set forth herein and further waive and
relinquish the right to have the Court equitably divide and distribute their
marital assets and debts. It is further the intent, understanding and
agreement of the parties that this Agreement is a full, final, complete and
equitable property division.
B. As Is Condition: Except as otherwise specifically herein provided, and with
respect to the transfer of any tangible assets provided for in this Marital
Agreement, the parties acknowledge that he or she have had the opportunity
to inspect and view the assets that he or she is to receive as his or her sole
and separate property and he or she is fully aware of the condition of such
tangible asset and is receiving those assets in "as is" physical condition,
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without warranty or representation by or from the other party.
C. Title Transfer: If appropriate, for effectuating the transfers as herein
provided, those titles shall be executed and delivered to the appropriate
party within five (5) business days of the date of this Agreement.
D. Waiyer. Each of the parties specifically waives, releases, renounces and
forever abandons whatever right, title and interest they may have in any
property that is to become the sole and separate property of the other party
pursuant to the terms of this Agreement.
E. Liens: In the event any asset is subject to a lien or encumbrance the party
receiving the asset as his or her property shall take it subject to said lien
and/or encumbrance and shall be solely responsible and liable therefor.
F. Debt Balances and Prior Payments: Any debt herein described shall be
deemed to include the current balance owed on the debt. Unless otherwise
herein specifically provided, there shall be no adjustment in the distribution
provisions for the payment of any portion of the marital debts prior to the
execution of this Marital Agreement, whether or not that debt or the prior
payment thereof is specifically referenced in this Paragraph, said payment
having been taken into consideration in determining the distribution of
marital assets and debts herein provided.
G. Indemnification: Any party assuming an obligation pursuant to the terms of
this Agreement shall indemnify, protect and hold the other party harmless
from and against all any and all liability thereunder, including, but not
limited to, any attorney's fees and costs incurred by the other party as the
result of defending against the obligation and/ or enforcing the provisions of
this indemnification.
H. Cancellation of Joint Debts: Any joint debt shall be canceled so that
neither party can make any further charges thereunder, and if said charges
are made in violation of this Agreement, then the party incurring said charge
shall immediately repay the same.
I. Non-Disclosed Liability: Any liability not disclosed in this Agreement shall
be the sole responsibility of the party who has incurred or may hereafter
incur it, and the party incurring or having incurred said debt shall pay it as
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it becomes due and payable.
J. No Further Joint Debt: From the date of this Agreement, each party shall
only use those credit accounts or incur such further obligations for which
that party is individually and solely liable and the parties shall cooperate in
closing any remaining accounts which provide for joint liability.
K. No Additional Debt: Each party represents and warrants to the other party
that since the separation he or she has not, and in the future he or she will
not, contract or incur any debt or liability for which the other party or the
other party or the other party's estate might be responsible.
SECTION 11/
COUNSEL FEES, SPOUSAL SUPPORT.
APL. ALIMONY. CHILD SUPPORT AND TAX PROVISIONS
3.01. WAIVER OF COUNSEL FEES. The parties hereto agree and do hereby waive any
right and/or claim each may have, both now and in the future, against the other for
counsel fees, costs and expenses.
3.02. ALIMONY. APL. AND SUPPORT. Except as hereafter provided, the parties hereto
agree and do hereby waive any right and/or claim they may have, both now and in
the future, against the other for alimony, alimony pendente lite, spousal support
and maintenance.
The foregoing notwithstanding, the parties agree that Husband shall pay Wife
alimony in accordance with the following terms and conditions:
A. Alimony Period and Amount: Commencing with the date of this Agreement
and continuing monthly thereafter through and including October 31, 2008,
or until the death of either party, or Wife's cohabitation or remarriage,
whichever shall first occur, Husband shall pay Wife alimony at the rate of
$300.00 per month ($138.46 biweekly).
B. Tax ReportinQ: The alimony shall be reported by Wife as income on her
applicable income tax returns and deductible by Husband on his applicable
income tax returns. For all purposes, including income tax treatment
purposes, the payments shall be deemed to be a periodic payment of
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alimony between Husband and Wife associated with a dissolution of their
marriage and pursuant to a written marital agreement.
C. No Modification: The alimony provisions set forth in this Paragraph shall not
be subject to modification by the court or the parties absent mutual written
agreement.
D. Payment Method: The alimony shall be paid bi-weekly to correspond with
Husband's pay periods. The alimony shall be paid directly to Wife, unless
Husband becomes in arrears in which event it shall be paid through Domestic
Relations.
3.03. CUSTODY. The parties shall share legal custody of the children. Wife shall have
primary custody. Husband shall have partial custody at such times as the parties
shall mutually agree which, at a minimum, shall include two (2) overnights per
month and a week during the summer.
3.04. CHILD SUPPORT. Husband shall pay to Wife child support for the support of the
children under the following terms and conditions:
A. Amount: The base child support shall be $1,020.00 per month ($470.77
biweekly). In addition, Husband shall pay additional child support equal to
23% of the net amount he received for an bonus, said net amount being the
net remaining after mandatory deductions for taxes, union dues and
mandatory retirement.
B. Allocation: The child monthly child support shall be allocated equally
between the children.
C. Termination and Adjustment: The amount of child support allocated to
each child shall terminate upon the later of a child reaching age 18 or
graduating from high school, at which time the support, base and bonus
amount, for the remaining child shall be adjusted in accordance with state
guidelines.
D. Modification: The child support amount herein provided is based on the
current financial circumstances of the parties and shall be subject to
modification based on a substantial change in those circumstances.
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E. Payment Method: The base child support shall be paid bi-weekly to
correspond with Husband's pay periods. The additional child support for net
bonuses shall be paid within five (5) business days of Husband's receipt of a
bonus payment. The child support shall be paid directly to Wife, unless
Husband becomes in arrears, in which event it shall be paid through
Domestic Relations.
3.05. POST-SECONDARY EDUCATIONAL EXPENSES:
A. The parties have established accounts for each of their Children's respective
post secondary educations, each account having a balance of approximately
$23,000.00. Wife shall use and apply those funds to pay for the Children's
post-secondary college or vocational educational cost including, but not
limited to, tuition, room board, books, fees and supplies reasonable
allowance for clothing and transportation to and from school ("Educational
Expenses"). Any sums remaining in that when the child graduates from
college or other post secondary educational institution, or is no longer
matriculated and has reached age 22, shall be paid to that child.
B. The parties shall equally contribute to the costs incurred for the Children's
Educational Expenses, that are not covered by the application of the
$23,000.00 aforesaid, and any scholarships. The parties shall consult with
each regarding the selection of the educational institution.
3.06. HEALTH INSURANCE: The following shall apply regarding health insurance:
A. Health Insurance for Spouse: Any party carrying health insurance on the
other party shall continue to provide health insurance coverage on the other
party until the date of the entry of the Divorce Decree. The party for whom
that health insurance is provided shall be entitled to elect Cobra coverage
under the other party's employment policy in accordance with federal Rules
and regulations provided that he or she shall be solely be responsible for the
payment of the costs and premiums therefor.
B. Health Insurance for Children: Husband shall continue to provide health,
dental and vision insurance coverage on the parties' children for so long as
each child is eligible for such coverage, provided that such coverage is
available to Husband through his employment at a reasonable cost.
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C. Health Insurance Documentation: Any party having the insurance coverage
on the other party or the children pursuant to the terms of this Paragraph
shall be required to provide the other party with all documentation
pertaining to the insurance including, but not limited to, medical insurance
cards, benefit booklets, claim submission forms and all statements pertaining
to the determination of insurance coverage as to each claim made
thereunder.
3.07. MEDICAL. DENTAL AND OPTICAL EXPENSES: The following shall apply to the
medical, dental and optical expenses for the Children that are not covered by
insurance:
A. SharinQ of Expenses: The parties shall equally be responsible for all medical
expenses for the children including, but not limited to, doctors, hospitals,
dental, orthodontic, vision, prescription and the like, until each child is no
longer matriculated in college or other post-secondary educational program.
B. Insurance CoyeraQe: If such expense is covered in whole or in part by
insurance then the amount of payment owed by each party shall be
determined after the insurance payment is made. In the event payment is
due before the application of the insurance coverage, then the 50% payment
shall be made by each party when the expense is incurred and when the
insurance payment is received it shall be divided between the parties
equally.
C. Documentation: Any party having the insurance coverage on the Children
shall be required to provide the other party with all documentation
pertaining to the insurance including, but not limited to, medical and dental
insurance cards, benefit booklets, claim submission forms and all statements
pertaining to the determination of insurance coverage as to each claim made
thereunder.
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SECTION IV
CLOSING PROVISIONS AND EXECUTION
4.01. COUNTERPARTS. This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, each of which
shall be deemed to be an original, but all of which shall constitute one and the
same agreement.
4.02. FACSIMILE SIGNATURE. Each party agrees to accept and be bound by facsimile
signatures hereto.
4.03. BINDING EFFECT. By signing this agreement, each party acknowledges having read
and understood the entire agreement, and each party acknowledges that the
provisions of this agreement shall be as binding upon the parties as if they were
ordered by the Court after a full hearing.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto, intending to be legally bound hereby, have
signed sealed and acknowledged this Agreement the day and year below written, which
Agreement has been executed in various counterparts, each of which shall constitute an
original.
WITNESS:
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COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
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On this the q+-h day of ~"--'l , 2005, before me the undersigned
officer, personally appeared, EDMUN L. ZAPP, known to me (or satlsfactonly proven) to
be the person whose name is subscribed to the within Agreement, and acknowledged that
he executed the same for the purposes therein contained.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I hereunto set my hand and notarial seal.
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COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
On this the 16th day of Mav , 2005, before me the undersigned
officer, personally appeared, GWENDOLYN J. ZAPP, known to me (or satisfactorily proven)
to be the person whose name is subscribed to the within Agreement, and acknowledged
that she executed the same for the purposes therein contained.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I h ve hereunto set my hand and notarial sea.
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EXHIBIT "A"
MARITAL ESTATE DISTRIBUTION SCHEDULE
NO. DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY OR DEBT VALUE DISTRIBUTION DISTRIBUTION
TO "'"' 'NO 'rOW,""
RE-l 27 Courtland Road, Camp Hill, PA 110,000,00 110,000,00
RE-l Columbia National Mortgage (32,435.30) (32,435,30)
Veh-l H's 1997 Dodge Caravan 4,405,00 4,405,00
Veh-2 Wife's 1996 Ford Explorer XLT 4,990.00 4,990.00
Inv-l Husband's Rite Aid Stock 8,685,00 8,685.00
Inv-2 Joint PNC CD 20,000.00 10,000,00 10,000.00
Acct-l Joint PNC Checking Account 248,13 248,13
Acct-2 Joint PNC Savings Account 3,128,89 3,128,89
Acct-3 Joint Rite Aid Credit Union 5,598,71 5,598,71
Ins-l Husband's Fidelity Mutual Life Policy 6,000,00 6,000,00
Ret-l Husband's Rite Aid 40lK 40,602.41 40,602,41
Ret-2 Husband's Wachovia IRA 8,292.93 8,292.93
Ret-3 Wife's Rite Aid 40lK 4,409,29 4,409,29
Ret-4 Wife's Wachovia IRA 14,348.61 14,348.61
HG-l Husband's Personalty In Husband's Possession All Items All Items
HG-2 Wife's Personalty in Wife's Possession All Items All Items
Debt-l None 0.00 0,00
TOTALS
Total of Assets and Liabilities 198,273.67 77,985.34 120,288.33
ADJUSTMENT FOR 40/60 DIVISION
Totals from above 198,273.67 77,985.34 120,288.33
Amount Due in 40/60 Division 79,309,47 118,964.20
Adjustment Figure for 40/60 1,324.13 (1,324.13)
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NO. 03-5662
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE
AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT
1. A Complaint in Divorce under Section 3301(c) of the Divorce Code was filed on October
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2. The marriage of Plaintiff and Defendant is irretrievably broken and ninety (90) days have
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IN DIVORCE
WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REQUEST
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2. I understand that I may lose rights concerning alimony, division of property, lawyer's fees
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IN DIVORCE
EDMUND L. ZAPP,
PRAECIPE OF 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 DIYORCE:
Irretrievable breakdown under Section 3301 (c) of the Divorce Code.
2. DATE OF FILING AND MANNER OF SERYICE OF THE COMPLAINT:
a. Date of filing of Complaint: October 28, 2003
b. Manner of Service of Complaint: Certified Mail/Restricted Delivery
Co Date of Service of Complaint: November 7, 2003
3. DATE OF EXECUTION OF THE AFFIDAYIT OF CONSENT REQUIRED BY SECTION 3301 (C) OF THE DIYORCE CODE:
a. Plaintiff: June 9, 2005
b. Defendant: June 9, 2005
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DATE OF EXECUTION OF THE PLAINTIFF'S AFFIDAYIT REQUIRED BY SECTION 3301 (D) OF THE DIYORCE CODE AND
DATE OF SERYICE OF THE PLAINTIFF'S 3301 (D) AFFIDAYIT UPON THE DEFENDANT:
a. Date of Execution: N/ A
b. Date of Filing: N/ A
c. Date of Service: N/ A
4. RELATED CLAIMS PENDING:
No issues are pending. All issues have been resolved pursuant to the parties' Marital Agreement dated June 9,2005,
which Agreement is to be incorporated into but not merged with the Divorce Decree.
5. DATE AND MANNER OF SERYICE OF THE NOTICE OF INTENTION TO FILE PRAECIPE TO TRANSMIT RECORD, A COPY
OF WHICH IS ATTACHED, IF THE DECREE IS TO BE ENTERED UNDER SECTION 3301(D)(1)(1) OF THE DIVORCE
CODE:
a. Date of Service: N/ A
b. Manner of Service: N/ A
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DATE WAIYER OF NOTICE IN SECTION 3301 (C) DIYORCE WAS FILED WITH THE PROTHONOTARY:
a. Plaintiff's Waiver: June 13, 2005
b. Defendant's Waiver: June 13, 2005
DCLlFF, ESQUIRE
8 T' e Road
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Supreme Court ID # 32112
Phone: (717) 737-0100
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