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DAVID S. SHERMAN,
Plaintiff
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO,2003- W/P CIVIL TERM
CIVIL ACTION-LAW
IN DIVORCE
TAMMY M. SHERMAN
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 ground for the divorce is indignities or irretrievable breakdown of the
marriage, you may request marriage counseling. A list of marriage counselors is
available in the Office of the Prothonotary at the Cumberland County Court House,
Carlisle, Pennsylvania,
IF YOU DO NOT FILE A CLAIM FOR ALIMONY, MARITAL 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. THIS OFFICE CAN PROVIDE YOU WITH
INFORMATION ABOUT HIRING A LAWYER.
IF YOU CANNOT AFFORD TO HIRE A LAWYER, THIS OFFICE MAY BE ABLE
TO PROVIDE YOU WITH INFORMATION ABOUT AGENCIES THAT MAY OFFER
LEGAL SERVICES TO ELIGIBLE PERSONS AT A REDUCED FEE OR NO FEE.
Cumberland County Bar Association
32 South Bedford Street
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
(717) 249-3166
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DAVID S. SHERMAN,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
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NO, 2003- ~ '1:310
CIVIL ACTION-LAW
IN DIVORCE
CIVIL TERM
TAMMY M, SHERMAN,
Defendant
COMPLAINT UNDER SECTIONS 3301(c)
AND 3301(d) OF THE DIVORCE CODE
1, Plaintiff is David S. Sherman, an adult individual who currently resides at
59 Partridge Circle, Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17013,
2. Defendant is Tammy M, Sherman, an adult individual who currently
resides at 477 Pine Grove Road, Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17013.
3, Plaintiff and the Defendant have been bonafide residents in the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for at least six months immediately previous to the
filing of this Complaint.
4, The Plaintiff and Defendant were married on July 20, 2001 in Mt. Holly
Springs, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania,
COUNT I - DIVORCE
5, Plaintiff hereby incorporates by reference paragraphs 1 through 4 above.
6. There have been no prior actions of divorce or for annulment between the
parties as to their current marriage.
7, Plaintiff and Defendant are not in the Armed Forces of the United States,
8, Plaintiff avers that the marriage between the parties is irretrievably broken,
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The Plaintiff has been advised of the availability of counseling and that he
may have the right to request that the Court require the parties to participate in
counseling.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff respectfully requests this Honorable Court to enter a
decree in divorce.
COUNT II - EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTION
10. Plaintiff hereby incorporates by reference paragraphs 1 through 9 above,
11. The parties have acquired both real and personal property, including
automobiles, bank accounts and other items of miscellaneous property during the
course of their marriage, some of which is marital property,
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff respectfully requests this Honorable Court to enter a
decree which effects an equitable distribution of marital property.
Respectfully submitted,
O'BRIEN, BARIC & SCHERER
DATE: 12/1"03
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17 West South Street
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
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VERI FICA TION
I verify that the statements made in the foregoing Complaint are true and
correct. I understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of
18 Pa, C,S, S 4904, relating to l,lnSWOrn falsification to authorities.
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NO, 2003-6436 CIVIL TERM
CIVIL ACTION-LAW
IN DIVORCE
DAVID S. SHERMAN,
Plaintiff
TAMMY M. SHERMAN,
Defendant
ACCEPTANCE OF SERVICE
AND NOW, this ,,,..It. day of December, 2003, I, Mark Bayley, Esquire, hereby
accept service of the Divorce Complaint filed in the above-captioned matter on behalf of
the Defendant pursuant to Pa. R.C,P. 402(b) and certify that I am authorized to do so.
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DAVID S, SHERMAN,
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 2003-6436 CIVIL TERM
TAMMY M. SHERMAN,
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION-LAW
IN DIVORCE
PLANITIFF'S AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT
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
December 12, 2003,
2. An Acceptance of Service form was signed on December 17, 2005,
3, The marriage of the Plaintiff and Defendant is irretrievably broken and ninety
days have elapsed from the date of the filing of the Complaint.
4, I consent to the entry of a final decree in divorce without notice,
5, 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,
6. 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.
7, 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 unsworn falsification to authorities.
Date: I /, F - 0 S ,2005
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DAVID S, SHERMAN,
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 2003-6436 CIVIL TERM
TAMMY M, SHERMAN,
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION-LAW
IN DIVORCE
DEFENDANT'S AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT
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
December 12, 2003,
2. The marriage of the Plaintiff and Defendant is irretrievably broken and ninety
days have elapsed from the date of the filing of the Complaint.
3. I consent to the entry of a final decree in divorce without notice.
4, 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,
5, 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,
6, 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 unsworn falsification to authorities,
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO, 2003-6436 CIVIL TERM
DAVID S. SHERMAN,
Plaintiff
TAMMY M, SHERMAN,
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION-LAW
IN DIVORCE
MARITAL SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT, made this 8111 day of IVov-t:1IA j v
, 2005 by and
between David S, Sherman, of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, and Tammy M, Sherman,
of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania,
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, David S. Sherman (hereinafter called "Husband") currently resides at 59
Partridge Circle, Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania; and,
WHEREAS, Tammy M, Sherman, (hereinafter called "Wife") currently resides at 477
Pine Grove Road, Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania; and,
WHEREAS, the parties hereto are husband and wife, having been lawfully married on
July 20, 2001; and,
WHEREAS, a divorce complaint was filed on December 12, 2003; and,
WHEREAS, one minor child, Alycia Marie Sherman, born April 23, 1991, was born of
the marriage; and,
WHEREAS, the parties hereto are desirous of settling fully and finally their respective
marital and property rights and obligations as between each other, including, without limitation,
the settling of all matters between them relating to the ownership of real and personal
property, the support and maintenance of one another and, in general, the settling of any and
all claims and possible claims by one against the other or against their respective estates,
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NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of these premises, and of the mutual promises,
covenants and undertakings hereinafter set forth, and for other good and valuable
consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged by each of the
parties hereto, Husband and Wife, each intending to be legally bound hereby, covenant and
agree as follows:
1. PERSONAL RIGHTS. Husband and Wife may, at all times hereafter, live
separate and apart at such places as they may desire, free from all control, restraint,
interference and authority, direct or indirect, by the other. Neither party will interfere with the
use, ownership, enjoyment or disposition of any property now owned by or hereafter acquired
by the other.
2. ADVICE OF COUNSEL. Each party acknowledges that he or she has had the
opportunity to receive independent legal advice from counsel of his or her selection, Husband
has secured legal advice from Michael A. Scherer, Esquire, his counsel, and Wife has secured
legal advice from Mark F. Bayley, Esquire, her counsel. Each party fully understands the facts
and his or her legal rights and obligations, and each party acknowledges and accepts that this
Agreement is, in the circumstances, fair and equitable, and that it is being entered into freely
and voluntarily, and that the execution of this Agreement is not the result of any duress or
undue influence, and that it is not the result of any improper or illegal agreement or
agreements.
3. DISCLOSURE OF ASSETS. Each of the parties hereto acknowledges that he or
she is aware of his or her right to seek discovery permitted under the Pennsylvania Divorce
Code or the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure. The parties do hereby acknowledge that
there has been full and fair disclosure to the other of his or her respective income, assets and
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liabilities, whether such are held jointly, in the name of one party alone or in the name of one
of the parties and another individual or individuals. Each of the parties hereto further
covenants and agrees for himself and herself and his or her heirs, executors, administrators or
assigns, that he or she will never at any time hereafter sue the other party or his or her heirs,
executors, administrators or assigns in any action of contention, direct or indirect, and allege
therein that there was a denial of any rights to full disclosure, or that there was any fraud,
duress, undue influence or that there was a failure to have available full, proper and
independent representation by legal counsel.
4. MUTUAL CONSENT DIVORCE. The parties agree that they have resolved all
ancillary economic issues related to the dissolution of their marriage and thus any divorce
I action with respect to these parties shall be limited to a claim for divorce only, The parties
I agree that they will each execute an Affidavit of Consent and Waiver of Notice of Intention to
I Request Entry of Divorce Decree in order that counsel may finalize the divorce action in a
timely fashion,
5. EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTION.
A. Real Estate. The parties are the owners as tenants by the entireties of
real estate located at 59 Partridge Circle, Carlisle, Pennsylvania, 17013, which property was
the marital residence, Husband shall become the sole owner of the marital residence and
Husband shall refinance the existing mortgage on the property within 90 days of the date of
this agreement. Wife shall deliver to Husband a deed at the time of the refinance conveying
her interest in the marital residence to Husband, When the refinance disburses, counsel for
Husband shall pay Wife the sum of $15,000.00 representing Wife's interest in the marital
residence, l..f -tt...e proper-+---; is /J\o-t VeC;'V,7e-vJc.eJ. lA.)~~').IJ ~Mir d.-t-.,-(S
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If the property is not refinanced within ninety (90) days, Husband and Wife agree
to jointly select a reputable realtor to market the property and to place the property on the
market for six (6) months at a reasonable price, If the property does not sell within six (6)
months, the parties will cooperate in selecting an auctioneer and having the property
auctioned. If the property is sold at a profit, husband receives all proceeds from the sale, If
the property is sold at a loss, husband is responsible for satisfying any and all debt relating to
the property, Husband, additionally, is responsible for all costs relating to the sale,
B. Furnishinas and Personaltv. The parties have divided by agreement
between themselves all furnishings and personalty located in the marital residence and
Husband shall retain sole and exclusive ownership of all furnishings and personalty currently
in his possession, free and clear of any right, title, claim and/or interest of Wife and Wife shall
retain all items of furnishings and personal property currently in her possession as her sole
and separate property free and clear of any right, title, claim and/or interest of Husband,
c. Motor Vehicles. Each party drives a vehicle which is in his or her sole
name, and each party shall keep as his or her separate property the vehicle in his or her
respective possession,
D. Intanaible Personal Property and Retirement Benefits. The parties
have divided to their mutual satisfaction all intangible personal property heretofore used or
owned by them in common, and neither party will make a claim to any such property presently
titled in the name of the other party or in the possession of the other party,
Husband is employed by North Middleton Township and has accrued certain
retirement benefits in connection with said employment. Wife is employed at Chapel Point
Nursing Home in Carlisle, PA, and she may have acquired certain retirement benefits in
connection with said employment. Each party hereby waives any interest in the retirement
benefits of the other spouse.
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E. Miscellaneous ProDertv. As of the execution date of this Agreement,
any and all property not specifically addressed herein shall be owned by the party to whom the
property is titled; and if untitled, the party in possession, This Agreement shall constitute a
sufficient bill of sale to evidence the transfer of any and all rights in such property from each to
together.
F. Marital Debt. Aside from the foregoing, the parties acknowledge and
agree that there are no other outstanding joint obligations. In the event there are any other
debts in the name of either party, that party shall be solely responsible for those debts and
shall hold the other harmless on the obligations,
6. SUPPORT. ALIMONY, ALIMONY PENDENTE LITE. SPOUSAL SUPPORT,
Neither party shall pay the other spousal support, alimony pendente lite or alimony in
connection with this separation and divorce,
7. RELEASE OF CLAIMS.
(a) Wife and Husband acknowledge and agree that the property
dispositions provided for herein constitute an equitable distribution of their assets and liabilities
pursuant to S3502 of the Divorce Code, and Wife and Husband hereby waive any right to
division of their property except as provided for in this Agreement.
8. MODIFICATION. No modification, rescission, or amendment to this Agreement
shall be effective unless in writing signed by each of the parties hereto,
9. BREACH. If either party hereto breaches any provision hereof, the other party
shall have the right, at his or her election, to sue for damages for such breach, or seek such
other remedies or relief as may be available to him or her, The non-breaching party shall be
entitled to recover from the breaching party all costs, expenses and legal fees actually incurred
in the enforcement of the rights of the non-breaching party,
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10. AGREEMENT BINDING ON PARTIES AND HEIRS. This Agreement shall bind
the parties hereto and their respective heirs, executors, administrators, legal representatives,
assigns, and successors in any interest of the parties,
11. AGREEMENT NOT TO BE MERGED. This Agreement may be incorporated
into a decree of divorce for purposes of enforcement only, but otherwise shall not be merged
into said decree. The parties shall have the right to enforce this Agreement under the Divorce
Code of 1980, as amended, and in addition, shall retain any remedies in law or in equity under
this Agreement as an independent contract. Such remedies in law or equity are specifically not
waived or released,
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto set their hands and seals on the dates of
their acknowledgments,
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DAVID S, SHERMAN,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 2003-6436 CIVIL TERM
V.
TAMMY M, SHERMAN,
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION-LAW
IN DIVORCE
PRAECIPE TO TRANSMIT RECORD
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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: An Acceptance of Service form was
signed on December 17, 2003.
3, (complete either paragraph (a) or (b),)
A. Date of execution of the affidavit of consent required by Section 3301 (c)
of the Divorce Code: by Plaintiff on November 8, 2005; and Defendant on November 1, 2005,
B. (1) date of execution of the Plaintiff's Affidavit required by Section 3301 (d)
of the Divorce Code: N/A
(2) date of service of the Plaintiff's Affidavit upon the Defendant: NIA
4. Related claims pending: None,
5. Indicate date and manner of service of the notice of intention to file praecipe to
transmit record, and attach a copy of said notice under section 3301 (d)(1 lei) of the Divorce
Code: None.
Respectfully submitted,
Micha1f1?sii!::ESqUire
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OFCUMBERLANDCOUNTY
STATE OF
DAVID S.
SHERMAN
Plaintiff,
VERSUS
TAMMY M.
SHERMAN
Defendant.
PENNA.
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ARE DIVORCED FROM THE BONDS OF MATRIMONY,
THE COURT RETAINS JURISDICTION OF THE FOLLOWING CLAIMS WHICH HAVE
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The parties'
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