HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-6438KIM E. BRANT,
Plaintiff
ORVILLE S. BRANT,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: NO. tD~-6 c/~ ~ CIVIL TERM
: 1N DIVORCE
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
will proceed without you and a decree of divorce or annulment may be entered against you for
any 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 Cumberland County Courthouse, Carlisle, Cumberland County,
Pennsylvania, 17013.
IF YOU DO NOT FILE A CLAIM FOR ALIMONY, DIVISION OF MARITAL
PROPERTY, LAWYER'S FEES OR EXPENSES BEFORE A DIVORCE OR ANNULMENT
IS GRANTED, YOU MAY LOSE THE RIGHT TO CLAIM ANY OF THEM.
YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU DO
NOT HAVE A LAWYER OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE
OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP.
Cumberland County Bar Association
Two Liberty Avenue
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
(717) 249-3166
KlM E. BRANT,
Plaintiff
ORVILLE S. BRANT,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 03- civil TElUVl
IN DIVORCE
COMPLAINT IN DIVORCE
NO FAULT
Plaintiff is Klm E. Brant, an adult individual currently residing at 3609 Lisbum Road,
Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
Defendant is Orville S. Brant, an adult individual currently residing at 3609 Lisbum
Road, Mcchanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
Plaintiffis a bonafide resident of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and has been so
for at least six months immediately previous to the filing of this Complaint.
Plaintiff and Defendant were married on June 30, 1990, in York, York County,
Pennsylvania.
There have been no other prior actions for divorce or annulment between the parties.
Neither the Plaintiff nor the Defendant are members of the United States Armed
Forces or its Allies.
Plaintiffhas been advised of the availability of counseling and the right to request that
the Court require the parties to participate in counseling. Knowing this, Plainfiffdoes
not desire that the Court require the parties to participate in counseling.
8. Plaintiff and Defendant are citizens of the United States of America.
9. The parties' marriage is irretrievably broken.
10.
Plaintiff desires a divorce based upon the belief that the Defendant will, ninety (90)
days from the date of the filing of this Complaint, consent to this divorce.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff requests your Honorable Court to enter a divorce pursuant to 23
P.S. Section 3301 (c) of the Domestic Relations Code.
Respectfully submitted,
Marykva l~a~as, Esquire
A ttorneyfbFPlaintiff
GRIFFIE & ASSOCIATES
200 North Hanover Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-5551
(800) 347-5552
VERIFICATION
I verify that the statements made in the foregoing document are l~ue and correct. I understand that false
statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. Section 4904, relating m unswom falsifications to
authorities.
KIM E. BRANT,
Plaintiff
ORVILLE S. BRANT,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
:
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
:
:NO. 03-6438 CIVIL TERM
: IN DIVORCE
AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE
AND NOW, this '~2-4q'& day of December, 2003, comes Marylou Matas, Esquire,
counsel of record for Plaintiff, Kim E. Brant, and states that a true and attested copy of a
Complaint in Divorce, was forwarded to Orville S. Brant, at 3609 Lisburn Road, Mechanicsburg,
PA 17055, by certified mail, restricted delivery, return receipt requested. A copy of said receipt
is attached hereto indicating that service was made on December 20, 2003.
Mar~ ~¢f~tas, EsqUire
Attorney fOr/Plaintiff
GRIFFIE & ASSOCIATES
200 North Hanover Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-5551
(800) 347-5552
Sworn and subscribed to
beforqxme thi~ ~ day
,of ~)~.~l/~x( ' ,2003
~OTAR~F~nLIC
.SEPARATION AND PROPERTY SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT made this 2a'fl'hday of ~ '"%aL~3-~, byand
between KIM E. BRANT, of 3609 Lisbum Road, Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, 17055, party of
the first part, hereinafter referred to as "W/fe,"
AND
ORVILLE $. BRANT, of 3609 Lisbum Road, Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, 17055,
party of the second part, hereinafter referred to as "Husband,"
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, Husband and Wife were married on June 30, 1990, in York, York County,
Pennsylvania; and
WHEREAS, Husband and Wife are residents of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and
have been so for at least the past six months;
WHEREAS, certain differences have arisen between the parties hereto which have made
them desirous of living separate and apart from one another; and
WHEREAS, Husband and Wife desire to settle and determine certain of their marital
rights and obligations, and make an equitable distribution of their marital property, determine
their rights to alimony and support and any other matters which may be considered under the
Divorce Code; and
WHEREAS, it is the intention and purpose of this Agreement to set forth the respective
rights and duties of the parties while they continue to live apart from each other and to settle all
financial and property rights between them; and
WHEREAS, the parties hereto have mutually entered into an agreement for the division
of their jointly owned assets, the provisions for the liabilities they owe, and provisions for the
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resolution of their mutual differences, after both have had full and ample opportunity to consult
with attorneys of their respective choice, the parties now wish to have that agreement reduced to
writing.
NOW, THEREFORE, the parties hereto in consideration of the mutually made and to be
kept promises set forth hereinafter and for other good and valuable consideration, and intending
to be legally bound and to legally bind their heirs, successors, assigns, and personal
representatives, do hereby covenant, promise and agree as follows:
ARTICLE I
SEPARATION
1.1
It shall be lawful for Husband and Wife at all times hereafter to live separate and apart
from each other and to reside from time to time at such place or places as they shall respectively
deem fit free from any control, restraint, or interference, direct or indirect, by each other.
Neither party shall molest the other or compel or endeavor to compel the other to cohabit or
dwell with him or her by any legal or other proceedings. The foregoing provisions shall not be
taken to be an admission on the part of either Husband or Wife of the lawfulness of the causes
leading to them living separate and apart.
AR TICLE H
DIVORCE
Z1
This Agreement is not predicated on divorce. It is specifically understood and agreed by
and between the parties hereto that 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-
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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; not 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 waive any and all possible claims that this
Agreement is, for any reason, illegal, or for any reason whatsoever of public policy,
unenforceable in whole or in part. Husband and Wife do each hereby warrant, covenant and
agree that, in any possible event, he and she are and shall forever be estopped from asserting any
illegality or unenforceability as to all or any part of this Agreement.
2.2
It is further specifically understood and agreed that the provision of this Agreement
relating to the equitable distribution of property of the parties are accepted by each party as a
final settlement for all purposes whatsoever. Should either of the parties obtain a decree,
judgment or order of separation or divorce in any other state, country, or jurisdiction, each of the
parties to this Agreement hereby consents and agrees that this Agreement and all its covenants
shall not be affected in any way by any such separation and divorce.
Z3
This Agreement shall survive any decree in divorce and shall be forever binding and
conclusive on the parties. It is understood by and between the parties that this Agreement shall
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be incorporated into any decree, divorce or separation, but it shall not be deemed merged in such
decree.
ARTICLE III
EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTION OF MARITAL PROPERTY
3.1
The parties have attempted to divide their marital property in a manner which conforms
to the criteria set forth in the Pennsylvania Divorce Code, and taking into account the following
considerations: the length of the marriage; the prior marriages of the parties; the age, health,
station, amount and sources of income, vocational skills, employability; estate, liabilities, and
needs for each of the parties; the contribution of one party to the education, training or increased
earning power to the other party; the opportunity of each party for future acquisition of capital
assets and income; the sources of income of both parties, including but not limited to medical,
retirement, insurance or other benefits; the contribution or dissipation of each part in the
acquisition, preservation, depreciation, or appreciation of marital property, including the
contribution of a party as a homemaker; the value of the property set apart to each party; the
standard of living of the parties established during their marriage; the economic circumstances of
each party, including federal, state and local tax ramifications, at the time of the division of the
property is to become effective; and whether the parties will be serving as the custodian of any
dependent minor children.
3.2
The division of existing marital property is not intended by the parties to constitute in any
way a sale or exchange of assets and the division is being effected without the introduction of
outside funds or other property not constituting marital property. The division of property under
this Agreement shall be in full satisfaction of all rights of equitable distribution of the parties.
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3.3
Personal Property. From the date of execution of this Agreement forward, Wife shall
retain possession of the parties' seven (7) dogs. Wife shall maintain financial responsibility for
these dogs.
The parties acknowledge that they have divided their personal property, tangible and
intangible, to their mutual satisfaction. The parties acknowledge that they have the cash,
accounts, furniture, appliances, guns, and other personal property, tangible and intangible, in
their possession that they wish to have and retain from this time forward. Neither party shall
make any claim whatsoever against the personal property in the other party's possession or assets
in that other party's possession from the time of execution of this Agreement forward.
3.4
Life Insurance. Each party agrees that the other party shall have sole ownership and
possession of any life insurance policies owned by the other. Each party shall have the right to
borrow against, cash in policies, change beneficiaries, an exercise any other incidents of
ownership of the respective policies free of any right or claim by the other party. Each party
agrees to sign any documents necessary to waive, relinquish or transfer any rights in such
policies to the respective party who presently owns such policies.
3.5
Subsequently, Acquired ProperO,. Husband and Wife agree to waive and relinquish any
and all fight that he or she may now have or hereafter acquire in any real or tangible personal
property subsequently acquired by the other party. Husband and Wife specifically agree to
waive and relinquish any right in such property that may arise as a result of the marriage
relationship.
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Real Estate.
3.6
3609 Lisburn Road, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. The parties are
the joint owners of real estate located at 3609 Lisburn Road, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland
County, Pennsylvania. This property is encumbered with a mortgage due and owing to
Waypoint Bank, requiring a monthly payment of approximately SEVEN HUNDRED AND
XX/100 ($700.00) DOLLARS. From the date of execution of this Agreement forward, Wife
shall be solely and exclusively responsible for making any and all payment and meeting any and
all financial commitments due and owing under the aforesaid mortgage. Wife shall indemnify
Husband hold him harmless from and against any and all demands for payment or collection
activity of any nature whatsoever relative to the aforesaid mortgage from the date of execution of
this Agreement forward. Upon the parties' compliance of all terms of this Agreement, Husband
waives and relinquishes any and all right, title, and interest in the aforesaid real estate.
Upon presentation to Husband through counsel of a special warranty fee simple deed
conveying all of his fight, title, and interest in the aforesaid property to Wife, Husband will
execute that deed to be retained by Wife's counsel in escrow until such time as Wife refinances
the aforesaid mortgage. Upon the refinancing of the aforesaid mortgage, thereby removing
Husband's name as a responsible party on that loan, counsel for Wife shall immediately release
the deed to Wife contemporaneously with the refinancing settlement so as to allow for the deed
to be recorded in conjunction with the recording of the Wife's refinanced mortgage.
In addition, Husband shall vacate the premises within thirty (30) days of execution of this
Agreement.
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3.7
Pension~ Retirement, Profit-Sharing. Wife agrees to waive, relinquish or transfer any
and all of her right, title, and interest she has or may have in Husband's pension and 401(k)
account through his employment with XPEDX. Wife hereby waives, relinquishes and transfers
any and all right, title and interest she has in this retirement account, as well as any other
accounts that Husband may have in his individual name or may have secured through his present
or prior employment.
Husband agrees to waive, relinquish or transfer any and all of his right, title, and interest
he has or may have in Wife's pension and 401(k) account through her employment with Med Ed.
Husband hereby waives, relinquishes, and transfers any and all right, title, and interest he has in
any present retirement account, as well as other accounts that Wife may have in her individual
name or may have secured through her present or prior employment.
3.8
Vehicles. The parties acknowledge that Wife has and shall retain sole and
exclusive ownership and possession of a certain 1997 CR-V vehicle was originally titled in the
parties' names .jointly and which has a loan due and owing to Honda Financial Institution
requiring the monthly payment of approximately THREE HUNRDED AND XX/100 ($300.00)
DOLLARS. From the date of execution of this Agreement forward, Wife shall maintain sole and
exclusive responsibility for the repayment of the aforesaid loan. Wife shall indemnify Husband
and hold him harmless from any payment or collection activities of any nature whatsoever
relative to the aforesaid loan.
Husband shall execute the title of the vehicle within fifteen (15) days of being requested
to do so by Wife or Wife's legal counsel to Wife's name individually. Husband shall make no
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claim whatsoever relative to access to or use of the aforesaid vehicle and shall make no
ownership claims of any nature whatsoever to the aforesaid vehicle from the date of execution of
this Agreement forward.
The parties acknowledge that Husband has and shall retain sole and exclusive ownership
and possession of a certain 1992 Taurus Wagon vehicle, which was originally titled in
Husband's name individually. Wife shall make no claim whatsoever relative to access to or use
of the aforesaid vehicle and shall make no ownership claims of any nature whatsoever to the
aforesaid vehicle from the date of execution of this Agreement forward.
3.9
Intangible Personal Propert~. The pmties acknowledge that they are the joint owners of
a checking account held at Waypoint Bank with an approximate date of separation balance of
FOUR HUNDRED AND XX/100 ($400.00) DOLLARS. Husband shall retain these funds from
this account.
The parties acknowledge that Wife is the owner of a checking account held at Waypoint
Bank with an approximate date of separation balance of ONE THOUSAND FIVE HLrNDRED
AND XX/100 ($1,500.00) DOLLARS. Wife shall retain these funds from this account.
The parties acknowledge that they are the owners of a joint savings account held at
Waypoint Bank with an approximate date of separation balance of ONE THOUSAND SIX
HUNDRED SEVEN-FIVE AND XX/100 ($1,675.00) DOLLARS. Husband shall retain these
funds from this account.
The parties acknowledge that Wife is the owner of a savings account held at Waypoint
Bank with an approximate date of separation balance of ONE THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED
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EIGHTY-SIX AND XX/100 ($1,286.00) DOLLARS. Wife shall retain these funds in this
account.
The parties acknowledge that they are the joint owners of a savings account at the
Utilities Employees Credit Union with an approximate date of separation balance of EIGHTEEN
AND XX/100 ($18.00) DOLLARS and a separate .joint savings account at Utilities Employees
Credit Union with an approximate date of separation balance of TWO HUNDRED SIXTY-SIX
AND XX/100 ($266.00) DOLLARS. Husband shall retain these funds in these accounts.
The pasties acknowledge that Wife is the owner of a savings account held at Utilities
Employees Credit Union with an approximate date of separation balance of TWO THOUSAND
EIGHT HUNDRED SEVENTY AND XX/100 ($2,870.00) DOLLARS. Wife shall retain these
funds held in this account.
The parties acknowledge that Husband is the owner of a savings account held at
Peidmont Aviation with an approximate date of separation balance of EIGHT HUNDRED AND
X>U100 ($800.00) DOLLARS. Husband shall retain these funds from this account.
Each party agrees to sign any documents necessary to close any joint accounts within
fifteen (15) days of signing this Agreement. Neither party shall make any claim of any nature
whatsoever against the other party relative to the financial accounts or other investments or
intangible personal property that have already been retained by that party as described herein.
ARTICLE IV
DEBTS OF THE PARTIE, V
4.1
The parties acknowledge that they have outstanding debt or liability due and owing to a
Circuit City account. From the date of execution of this Agreement forward, Wife shall retain
sole and exclusive responsibility and obligation for the repayment of the aforesaid debt. Wife
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shall indemnify Husband and hold him harmless from and against any and all demands for
payment or collection activity of any nature whatsoever relative to the aforesaid credit card debt.
The parties acknowledge that they have outstanding debts or liabilities due and owing to
a Visa credit card with the Utilities Employees Credit Union with an approximate date of
separation balance of TWO THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED AND XX/100 ($2,200.00)
DOLLARS, a Capital One Visa with an approximate date of separation balance of NINE
HUNDRED FOUR AND XX/100 ($904.00) DOLLARS, a Fleet Mastercard with an
approximate date of separation balance of ONE HUNDRED FORTY AND XX/100 ($140.00)
DOLLARS, and a Household Bank Mastercard with an approximate date of separation balance
of THREE HUNDRED SIXTY AND XX/100 ($360.00) DOLLARS. From the date of
execution of this Agreement forward, Husband shall retain sole and exclusive responsibility and
obligation for the repayment of the Capital One Visa, the Fleet Mastercard, and the Household
Bank Masterard credit card debts. Husband shall indemnify Wife and hold her harmless from
and against any and all demands for payment or collection activity of any nature whatsoever
relative to the aforesaid credit card debts. Wife shall retain sole and exclusive responsibility and
obligation for the repayment of the Visa credit card with the Utilities Employees Credit Union
debt. Wife shall indemnify Husband and hold him harmless from and against any and all
demands for payment or collection activity of any nature whatsoever relative to the aforesaid
credit card debt.
Within sixty (60) days of execution of this Agreement forward, Husband shall refinance
those debts for which he shall maintain responsibility into his name individually.
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4.2
Each party represents to the other that except as is otherwise set forth in this Agreement,
and more particularly as set forth in subparagraph 4.1 above, there are no major outstanding
obligations of the parties; that since the separation neither party has contracted or any debts for
which the other will be responsible and each party indemnifies and holds harmless the other for
all obligations separately incurred or assumed under this Agreement.
ARTICLE V
ALIMONY, .4LIMONY PENDENTE LITE~
SPOUSAL SUPPORT AND MAINTENANCE
5.1
The parties herein acknowledge that except for the provisions otherwise set forth herein,
they have each secured and maintained substantial and adequate fund with which to provide
themselves sufficient resources to provide for their own comfort maintenance and support in the
station of life in which they are accustomed. Husband and Wife do hereby waive release and
give up any rights they may have respectfully against the other for alimony, alimony pendente
lite, spousal support, or maintenance except as otherwise provided for herein.
5.2
Husband and Wife specifically waive, release, and give up any rights for alimony,
alimony pendente lite, and spousal support pursuant to Chapter 37 of the Domestic Relations
Code.
ARTICLE VI
MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
6.1
~Counsel. The parties acknowledge that they have either received independent
legal advice from counsel of their own selection, that they fully understand the facts and have
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been fully informed as to their legal rights an obligation or otherwise understand those legal
rights and obligations. They acknowledge and accept that this Agreement is, in the
circumstances, fair and equitable, that it is being entered into freely and voluntarily, after having
received such advice and with such knowledge that execution of this Agreement is not the result
of any duress or undue influence, and further that it is not the result of any collusion or improper
or illegal agreement or agreements.
6.2
Mutual Release. Husband and Wife each do hereby mutually remise, release, quitclaim,
and forever discharge the other and the estate of such other, for all times to come and for all
purposes whatsoever, of and from any and all right, title and interest, or claims in or against 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, the estate of such other, or any part thereof,
whether arising out of any former acts, contracts, engagements, or liabilities of such other as by
way of dower or curtesy, or claims in the nature of dower or curtesy or widow's or widower's
rights, family exemption, or similar allowance, or under the intestate laws, or the right to take
against the spouse's Will; or the right to treat a lifetime conveyance by the other as testamentary,
or all other rights of a surviving spouse to participate in a deceased spouse's estate, whether
arising under the laws of (a) Pennsylvania, (b) any state, commonwealth or territory of the
United States, or (c) any other country, or any rights which either party may have or at any time
hereafter have for past, present, or future support or maintenance, alimony, alimony pendente
lite, counsel fees, costs or expenses, whether arising as a result of the marital relation or
otherwise, except and only except, all rights and agreements and obligations of whatsoever
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nature arising or which may arise under this Agreement or for the breach of any thereof. It is the
intention of Husband and Wife to give to each other by execution of this Agreement a full,
complete, and general release with respect to any and all property of any kind or nature, mai or
personal, not mixed, which the other now owns or may hereafter acquire, except and only except,
all rights and agreements and obligations of whatsoever nature arising or which may arise under
this Agreement or for the breach of any thereof.
6.3
BankruptcF. The pasties agree that any and all financial obligations assumed herein shall
not be subject to discharge through bankruptcy proceedings. This includes, but is not limited to,
all financial obligations assumed under Paragraph 3.6, 3.8 and 4.1 of this Agreement. In the
event either party attempts to avoid financial obligations described herein through bankruptcy
proceedings the other party shall have an independent claim against the party claiming
bankruptcy for any and all sums that the other party assumes or is required to pay due to the
actions of the party claiming bankruptcy. Further, all rights available to the other party provided
for in Paragraph 6.13 hereinafter shall be available to the patty not filing bankruptcy.
6.4
Warranties. Each party represents that they have not heretofore incurred or contracted
for any debt or liability or obligation for which the estate of the other party may be responsible or
liable, except as may be provided for in this Agreement. Each party agrees to indemnify or hold
the other party harmless from and against any and all such debts, liabilities or obligations of
every kind, including those for necessities, except for the obligations arising out of this
Agreement. Husband and Wife each warrant, covenant, represent and agree that each will, now
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and at all times hereafter, save harmless and keep the other indemnified from all debts, charges,
and liabilities incurred by the other after the execution date of this Agreement, except as is
otherwise specifically provided for by the terms of this Agreement and that neither of them
hereafter incur any liability whatsoever for which the estate of the other may be liable.
6.$
No waiver or modification of any of the terms of this Agreement shall be valid unless in
writing and signed by both parties and no waiver of any breach hereof or default hereunder shall
be deemed a waiver of any subsequent default of the same or similar nature.
6.6
Husband and Wife 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 implementation of this Agreement, and as their respective
counsel shall mutually agree should be so executed in order to carry fully and effectively the
terms of this Agreement.
6.7
This Agreement shall be construed in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania which are in effect as of the date of the execution of this Agreement.
6.8
This Agreement shall be binding and shall inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and
their respective heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns.
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6.9
This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding of the parties and supersedes any
and all prior agreements and negotiations between them. There are no representations or
warranties other than those expressly set forth herein.
6.10
Severabilit~. If any term, condition, clause, section, or provision of this Agreement shall
be determined or declared to be void or invalid in law or otherwise, then only that term,
condition, clause or provision shall be stricken from this Agreement, and in all other respects,
this Agreement shall be valid and continue in full force, effect, and operation. Likewise, the
failure of any party to meet his or her obligation under any one or more of the articles and
sections herein shall in no way void or alter the remaining obligations of the parties.
6.11
It is specifically understood and agreed that this Agreement constitutes the equitable
distribution of property, both real and personal, which was legally and beneficially acquired by
Husband and Wife, or either of them, during the marriage as contemplated by the Divorce Code
of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
6.12
Disclosure. The parties each warrant and represent 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 party has
an interest, of the sources, and amount of the income of such party of every type whatsoever, and
all other facts relating to the subject matter of this Agreement.
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6.13
Enforceabilit~ and Consideration, This Agreement shall survive any action for divorce
and decree of divorce and shall forever be binding and conclusive on the parties; and any
independent action may be brought, either at law or in equity, to enforce the terms of the
Agreement by either Husband or Wife until it shall have been fully satisfied and performed. The
consideration for this contract and agreement is the mutual benefits to be obtained by both of the
parties hereto and the covenants and agreements of each of the parties to the other. The
adequacy of the consideration for all agreements herein contained is stipulated, confessed, and
admitted by the parties, and the parties intend to be legally bound hereby. In the event either
party breaches the aforesaid Agreement and it is determined through appropriate legal action that
the alleged party has so breached the Agreement, the breaching party shall be responsible for any
and all attorney's fees as well as costs and expenses associated with litigation incurred by the
non-breaching party to enforce this Agreement against the breaching party. In the event of
breach, the non-breaching party shall have the right, at his or her election, to sue for damages for
such breach or to seek such other and additional remedies as may be available to him or her
including equitable enforcement of this Agreement.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have set their hands and seals the day and
year first above written.
WITNESSED BY:
Date KII~IBERL? ~.,BRANT .~ --
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COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
COUNTY OF ~ ~
On this [aa&day of Ct~O~ee,~ ~O?be
, , fore me, the undersigned
officer, personally appeared KIMBERI, YE. BRANT, known to me (or satisfactory proven) to be
the person whose name is subscribed to the within Agreement and acknowledged that she
executed the same for the purpose therein contained.
1N WITNESS WHEREOF, I hereunto set my hand and official seal.
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA :
COUNTy OF ~},x.,.~t~, "
On this [~day of IYI o,.x'c~,x
, 2,065, before me, the undersigned
officer, personally appeared ORVILLE S. BRANT, known to me (or satisfactory proven) to be
the person whose name is subscribed to the within Agreement and acknowledged that he
executed the same for the purpose therein contained.
1N WITNESS WHEREOF, I hereunto set my hand and official seal.
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KIM E. BRANT,
Plaintiff
ORVILLE S. BRANT,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 03-6438 CIVIL TERM
IN DIVORCE
AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT
1. A. Complaint in Divorce under §3301 (c) of the Divorce Code was filed on
December 12, 2003, and served on December 20, 2003.
2. The marriage of Plaintiff and Defendant is irretrievably broken and ninety (90)
days have elapsed from the date of filing and service of the Complaint.
3. I consent to the entry of a final Decree of Divorce after service of notice of
intention to request entry of the decree.
I VERIFY THAT THE STATEMENTS MADE 1N THE FOREGOING AFFIDAVIT
ARE TRUE AND CORRECT. I UNDERSTAND THAT FALSE STATEMENTS HEREIN
ARE MADE SUBJECT TO THE PENALTIES OF 18 Pa.C.S. §4904 RELATING TO
UNSWORN FALSIFICATION TO AUTHORITIES.
KIM E. BRANT,
Plaintiff
ORVILLE S. BRANT,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 03-6438 CIVIL TERM
IN DIVORCE
WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REQUEST
THE ENTRY OF A DIVORCE DECREE
UNDER §3301(c) OF THE DIVORCE CODE
1. I consent to the entry of a final decree in divorce without notice.
2. I understand that I may lose rights concerning alimony, division of property,
lawyer's fees or expenses if I do not claim them before a divorce is granted.
3. I understand that I will not be divorce 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 files with the
Prothonotary.
I VERIFY THAT THE STATEMENTS MADE 1N THE FOREGOING AFFIDAVIT
ARE TRUE AND CORRECT. I UNDERSTAND THAT FALSE STATEMENTS HEREIN
ARE MADE SUBJECT TO THE PENALTIES OF 18 Pa.C.S. §4904 RELATING TO
UNSWORN FALSIFICATION TO AUTHORITIES.
DATE:
KIt~Cf ~J BRANT~Piaihtiff '
KIM E. BRANT,
Plaintiff
ORVILLE S. BRANT,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 03-6438 CIVIL TERM
IN DIVORCE
.AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT
1. A. Complaint in Divorce under §3301 (c) of the Divorce Code was filed on
December 12, 2003, and served on December 20, 2003.
2. The marriage of Plaintiff and Defendant is irretrievably broken and ninety (90)
days have elapsed from the date of filing and service of the Complaint.
3. I consent to the entry of a final Decree of Divorce after service of notice of
intention to request entry of the decree.
I VERIFY THAT THE STATEMENTS MADE IN THE FOREGOING AFFIDAVIT
ARE TRUE AND CORRECT. I UNDERSTAND THAT FALSE STATEMENTS HEREIN
ARE MADE SUBJECT TO THE PENALTIES OF 18 Pa.C.S. §4904 RELATING TO
UNSWORN FALSIFICATION TO AUTHORITIES.
ORVILLE S. BRANT, Defendant
KIM E. BRANT,
Plaintiff
ORVILLE S. BRANT,
Defendant
1N THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
:
:NO. 03-6438 CIVIL TERM
: IN DIVORCE
_WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REQUES1
T~HE ENTRY OF A DIVORCE DECREE
UNDER §3301(c) OF THE DIVORCE CODE
1. I consent to the entry of a final decree in divorce without notice.
2. I understand that I may lose rights concerning alimony, division of property,
'
awyer s fees or expenses ifI do not claim them before a divorce is granted.
3. I understand that I will not be divorce 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 files with the
Prothonotary.
I VERIFY THAT THE STATEMENTS MADE IN THE FOREGOING AFFIDAVIT
ARE TRUE AND CORRECT. I UNDERSTAND THAT FALSE STATEMENTS HEREIN
ARE MADE SUBJECT TO THE PENALTIES OF 18 Pa.C.S. §4904 RELATING TO
UNSWORN FALSIFICATION TO AUTHORITIES.
DATE: ~
~)RVILLE S. BRANT, Defendant
KIM E. BRANT,
Plaintiff
ORVILLE S. BRANT,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
:
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
:
: NO. 03-6438 CIVIL TERM
: 1N DIVORCE
PRAECIPE TO TRANSMIT RECORD
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Transmit the record, together with the following information to the court for entry of a
divorce decree:
1. Ground for divorce:
Irretrievable breakdown under §3301 (c)
3391(d)(!) cf the D:~;'crzz Cede.
(Strike out inapplicable section).
2. Date and manner of service of the Complaint: Certified mail, restricted delivery on
December 20, 2003.
3. Complete either paragraph (a) or (b).
(a) Date of execution of the Affidavit of Consent required by §3301 (c) of the Divorce
Code: by Plaintiff: March 21, 2004 by Defendant: March 21, 2004
(b) ( 1 ) Date of execution o f the affidavit required by § 3301 (d) of the Divorce Code:
(2) Date of filing and service of the plaintiff' s affidavit upon the respondent:
4. Related claims pending: none
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:
(b) Date of plaintiff's Waiver of Notice in §3301 (c) Divorce was filed with the
Prothonotary: March 24, 2004
Date defendant's Waiver of Notice in §3301 (c) Divorce was filed with the
Prothonotary: March 24, 2004
[---~G~FlrE & A~SOCIATES
Attorney for Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY
STATE OF PENNA.
Kim E. Brant.
NO.
Pla ......
VERSUS
Orville S. Brant,
Defendant
03-6438 Civil Term
DECREE IN
DIVORCE
AND NOW, ~/~/~?J~.l,~ "~
~_~O~'/ IT IS ORDERED AND
DECREED THAT Kim E. Brant
PLAINTIFF,
Orville S. Brant
, DEFENDANT,
AND
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;
The parties' Separation and Property Settlement Agreement
dated March 12, 2004, is incorporated herein, but not merged.
AT : J'
?~~PROTH ON OTARY
IN TtiE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUi~BERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiff :
Vs :
:
Defendant :
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IN DIVORCE
NOTICE TO RESUME PRIOR SE~,NAME
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