HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-0521IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
FAMILY DIVISION
SHAWN M. CONWAY
PLAINTIFF
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VS.
ELIZABETH A. LUTZ-CONWAY
DEFENDANT
Civil Action - Law
In 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 may
proceed without you and a decree of divorce or annulment may 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 York County Judicial Center, 45 North George
Street, York, Pennsylvania 17401.
IF YOU DO NOT FILE A CLAIM FOR ALIMONY, DIVISION OF PROPERTY,
LAWYER'S FEES, OR EXPENSES BEFORE A DIVORCE OR ANNULMENT IS
GRANTED, YOU MAY LOSE THE RIGHT TO CLAIM ANY OF THEM.
YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU DO NOT
HAVE A LAWYER OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE OFFICE
SET FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP.
Cumberland County Bar Association
32 South Bedford Street
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
Telephone 1-800-990-9108
(717)249-3166
AVISO PARR DEFENDER Y RECLAMAR DERECHOS
USFED HA SIDO DEMANDADO EN LA CORTE. Si desea defenderse de las
quejas expuestas en las piginas siguientes, debe tomar acci6n con
prontitud. Se le avisa que si no se defiende, el caso puede
preceder sin usted y decreto de divorcio o anulamiento puede ser
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emitido en su contra por la Corte. Una decision puede tambien ser
emitida en su contra por cualquier otra queja o compensacion
reclamados por el demandante. Usted puede perder dinero, o
propiedades u otros derechos importantes para usted.
Cuando la base para el divorcio es indignidades o rompimiento
irreparable del matrimonio, usted puede solicitar consejo
matrimonial. Una lista de consejeros matrimoniales esti
disponible en la oficina del Prothonotary, en la York County
Judicial Center, 45 North George Street, York, Pennsylvania 17401.
SI USTED NO RECLAMA PENSION ALIMENTICIA, PROPIEDAD MARITAL,
HONORARIOS DE ABOGADO U OTROS GASTOS ANTES DE QUE EL DECRETO
FINAL DE DIVORCIO 0 ANULAMIENTO SEA EMITIDO, USTED PUEDE PERDER
EL DERECHO A RECLAMAR CUALQUIERA DE ELLOS.
USTED DEBE LLEVAR ESTE PAPEL A UN ABOGADO DE INMEDIATO. SI NO
TIENE 0 NO PUEDE PAGAR UN ABOGADO, VAYA 0 LLAME A LA OFICINA
INDICADA ABAJO PARA AVERIGUAR DONDE PUEDE OBTENER ASISTENCIA
LEGAL.
Cumberland County Bar Association
32 South Bedford Street
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
Telephone 1-800-990-9108
(717)249-3166
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
FAMILY DIVISION
SHAWN M. CONWAY No.
PLAINTIFF
VS. Civil Action - Law
ELIZABETH A. LUTZ-CONWAY
DEFENDANT In Divorce
COMPLAINT IN DIVORCE
AND NOW comes the PLAINTIFF, Shawn M. Conway, by PLAINTIFF'S
attorney, Marc Roberts, Esquire, and files this Complaint in
Divorce upon a cause of action, of which the following is a
statement:
1. PLAINTIFF is Shawn M. Conway, who is an American citizen,
an adult individual, and who currently resides at 1134 Columbia
Avenue, Lemoyne, Pennsylvania 17043.
2. DEFENDANT, Elizabeth A. Lutz-Conway, is an American
citizen, and an adult individual who currently resides at 501 Fifth
Street, New Cumberland, Pennsylvania 17070.
3. PLAINTIFF and DEFENDANT have been bona fide residents in
this Commonwealth for at least six (6) months previous to the
filing of this Complaint in Divorce.
4. PLAINTIFF and DEFENDANT were married on April 23, 2004,
in Key West, Florida.
5. There have been no prior actions in divorce or annulment
commenced by either party.
6. The marriage of the parties is irretrievably broken.
7. The parties hereto separated on or about May 2007.
8. The PLAINTIFF has been advised of the availability of
counseling and that the PLAINTIFF may have the right to request
that the Court require the parties to participate in counseling.
WHEREFORE, PLAINTIFF respectfully requests this Honorable
Court to issue a Decree of Divorce from the bonds of matrimony.
Respectfully submitted,
Ma oberts, Esquire
Attorney for PLAINTIFF
149 East Market Street
York, PA 17401
(717) 843-1639
I.D. No. 34355
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
FAMILY DIVISION
SHAWN M. CONWAY
PLAINTIFF
VS.
ELIZABETH A. LUTZ-CONWAY
DEFENDANT
No.
Civil Action - Law
In Divorce
VERIFICATION
I, SHAWN M. CONWAY, PLAINTIFF, do hereby verify that the facts
set forth in the above Complaint in Divorce are true and correct to
the best of my personal knowledge or information and belief, and
that any false statements herein are made subject to the penalties
of Section 4904 of the Crimes Code (18 Pa.C.S. Sec. 4904) relating
to unsworn falsification to authorities.
Date: SHA CON" AINT
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
FAMILY DIVISION
SHAWN M. CONWAY
VS.
PLAINTIFF
ELIZABETH A. LUTZ-CONWAY
DEFENDANT
No. 08-521 Civil Term
Civil Action - Law
In Divorce
PRAECIPE
To the Prothonotary:
Please affix the attached Amended Notice to Defend and Claim
Rights to the Complaint filed in the above captioned matter.
Dated: February 5, 2008
Ma c o
Attorney
149 East
York, PA
(717) 84;
I.D. No.
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for Plaintiff
Market Street
17401
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34355
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
FAMILY DIVISION
SHAWN M. CONWAY
PLAINTIFF
No. 08-521 Civil Term
Civil Action - Law
In Divorce
VS.
ELIZABETH A. LUTZ-CONWAY
DEFENDANT
AMENDED 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 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, One Court House
Square, Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013.
IF YOU DO NOT FILE A CLAIM FOR ALIMONY, DIVISION OF PROPERTY,
LAWYER'S FEES, OR EXPENSES BEFORE A DIVORCE OR ANNULMENT IS
GRANTED, YOU MAY LOSE THE RIGHT TO CLAIM ANY OF THEM.
YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU DO NOT
HAVE A LAWYER OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE OFFICE
SET FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP.
Cumberland County Bar Association
32 South Bedford Street
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
Telephone 1-800-990-9108
(717)249-3166
AVISO PARA DEFENDER Y RECLAMAR DERECHOS
USFED HA SIDO DEMANDADO EN LA CORTE. Si desea defenderse de las
quejas expuestas en las piginas siguientes, debe tomar acci6n con
prontitud. Se le avisa que si no se defiende, el caso puede
preceder sin usted y decreto de divorcio o anulamiento puede ser
emitido en su contra por la Corte. Una decision puede tambien ser
emitida en su contra por cualquier otra queja o compensacion
reclamados por el demandante. Usted puede perder dinero, o
propiedades u otros derechos importantes para usted.
Cuando la base para el divorcio es indignidades o rompimiento
irreparable del matrimonio, usted puede solicitar consejo
matrimonial. Una lista de consejeros matrimoniales esti
disponible en la oficina del Prothonotary, en la York County
Judicial Center, 45 North George Street, York, Pennsylvania 17401.
SI USTED NO RECLAMA PENSION ALIMENTICIA, PROPIEDAD MARITAL,
HONORARIOS DE ABOGADO U OTROS GASTOS ANTES DE QUE EL DECRETO
FINAL DE DIVORCIO 0 ANULAMIENTO SEA EMITIDO, USTED PUEDE PERDER
EL DERECHO A RECLAMAR CUALQUIERA DE ELLOS.
USTED DEBE LLEVAR ESTE PAPEL A UN ABOGADO DE INMEDIATO. SI NO
TIENE 0 NO PUEDE PAGAR UN ABOGADO, VAYA 0 LLAME A LA OFICINA
INDICADA ABAJO PARA AVERIGUAR DONDE PUEDE OBTENER ASISTENCIA
LEGAL.
Cumberland County Bar Association
32 South Bedford Street
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
Telephone 1-800-990-9108
(717) 249-3166
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Marc Roberts, Esquire, attorney for the Plaintiff, hereby
certify that I have on the 5th day of February, 2008, served the
attached Amended Notice to Defend and Claim Rights by first class
mail, postage prepaid, upon the persons and to the addresses
indicated below:
Elizabeth A. Lutz-Conway
501 Fifth Street
New Cumberland, PA 17070
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
FAMILY DIVISION
SHAWN M. CONWAY
PLAINTIFF
No. 08-521 Civil Term
Civil Action - Law
In Divorce
VS.
ELIZABETH A. LUTZ-CONWAY
DEFENDANT
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SHAWN M. CONWAY, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. : NO. 08-521 CIVIL TERM
ELIZABETH A. LUTZ-CONWAY, CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Defendant IN DIVORCE
ANSWER & COUNTERCLAIM OF DEFENDANT
TO PLAINTIFF'S COMPLAINT IN DIVORCE
AND NOW comes the Defendant, Elizabeth A. Lutz-Conway, by and through her
attorney, Charles Rector, Esquire, and respectfully represents the following in support of
her Answer and Counterclaim to Plaintiffs Complaint in Divorce:
Answer
1.- 5. Admitted.
6. Denied. Paragraph 6 constitutes a legal conclusion which requires no
answer and is deemed denied. To the extent that any further answer is required, it is
denied that the marriage is irretrievably broken and proof thereof is demanded.
7. Denied. It is denied that the parties separated in May of 2007 and proof
thereof is demanded. By way of further answer, the parties separated on Friday, April
13, 2007.
8. Admitted.
WHEREFORE, Defendant respectfully requests that your Honorable Court deny
Plaintiff's request for a divorce based upon Section 3301(c)-(d) of the Pennsylvania
Divorce Code.
Counterclaim
Count I - Divorce
9. Paragraphs 1 through 8 above are incorporated herein by reference as if
set forth at length.
10. Plaintiff has offered such indignities to Defendant (who is the innocent
and injured spouse) so as to render her condition intolerable and life burdensome.
11. This action is not collusive as defined by Section 3309 of the Divorce
Code.
WHEREFORE, Defendant respectfully requests the Court to enter a decree in
divorce pursuant to Section 3301)a)(6) of the Divorce Code.
Count II - Equitable Distribution
12. Paragraphs 1 through 11 above are incorporated herein by reference as
if set forth at length.
13. The parties have acquired, during the course of the marriage and prior to
separation, property, both real and personal, which they own jointly or which was
otherwise purchased so as to constitute marital property within the definition and scope
of Section 3502 of the Divorce Code.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff requests your Honorable Court to enter an Order
distributing the marital property owned by the parties.
Count III - Spousal Support and/or Alimony
Pendent Lite and Permanent Alimony
14. Paragraphs 1 through 13 above are incorporated herein by reference as
if set forth at length.
15. Defendant is unable to sustain herself during the course of this litigation.
16. Defendant lacks sufficient property to provide for her reasonable needs
and is unable to sustain herself adequately through appropriate employment.
17. Defendant requests this Honorable Court to enter an award of spousal
support and/or alimony pendente lite and/or alimony in her favor pursuant to Section
3701 of the Divorce Code.
WHEREFORE, Defendant respectfully requests this Honorable Court to enter an
award of spousal support and/or alimony Qendente lite until final hearing and thereupon
to enter an order of alimony in her favor pursuant to Section 3701 of the Divorce Code.
Count IV- Counsel Fees. Expenses and Costs of Suit
18. Paragraphs 1 through 17 above are incorporated herein by reference as
if set forth at length.
19. Defendant has retained an attorney to prosecute this action and has
agreed to pay him a reasonable fee.
20. Defendant has incurred and will incur costs and expenses in prosecuting
this action.
21. Defendant is not financially able to meet the expenses and costs of
prosecuting this action or the fees to which her attorney will be entitled in this case.
22. Defendant requests this Honorable Court to enter an award of interim
counsel fees, costs and expenses until final hearing and thereupon such additional
counsel fees, costs and expenses as deemed appropriate.
WHEREFORE, Defendant respectfully requests that, pursuant to Sections 3702
of the Divorce Code, the Court enter an Order directing Plaintiff to pay Defendant's
reasonable counsel fees, costs and expenses.
Count V - Custody
23. Paragraphs 1 through 22 above are incorporated herein by reference as
if set forth at length.
24. Defendant is seeking primary physical custody of the minor child: Kaden
J. Conway, who was born on October 22, 2005.
The child was not born out of wedlock.
The child is presently in the custody of Defendant/Mother, Elizabeth A. Lutz-
Conway, who resides at 501 5th Street, New Cumberland, Cumberland County,
Pennsylvania.
During the past five years (since his birth), the child has resided with the parties
at 501 5t" Street, New Cumberland, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
25. The relationship of the Defendant to the child is that of Mother. The
Defendant currently resides with the minor child.
26. The relationship of the Plaintiff to the child is that of Father.
27. Neither party has participated as a party or witness, or in another
capacity, in other litigation concerning the custody of the child in this or another court.
Defendant has no information of a custody proceeding concerning the child
pending in a court of this Commonwealth.
Defendant does not know of a person not a party to the proceedings who has
physical custody of the child or claims to have custody or visitation rights with respect to
the child.
28. The best interest and permanent welfare of the child will be served by
granting the Defendant primary physical custody.
WHEREFORE, Defendant requests the Court to grant her primary physical
custody of the minor child.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED,
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t-harl s Rector, uire
1104 Fernwood venue, Ste. 203
Camp Hill, PA 17011
(717) 761-8101
Attorney for Defendant
Date: .21 `e/d e
I verify that the statements made herein 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: 0 Q 9 Dg
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Charles Rector, Esquire, do hereby certify that on the 12th day of February
2008, 1 caused a true and correct copy of the within Defendant's Answer & Counterclaim
to Divorce Complaint to be served upon the following persons by depositing same in first
class, United States mail, postage paid, in Camp Hill, Pennsylvania:
Marc Roberts, Esquire
149 E. Market Street
York, PA 17401
By:
dharles Rector squire
1104 Fernwood Avenue, Ste. 203
Camp Hill, PA 17011-6912
(717) 761-8101
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SHAWN M. CONWAY IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
PLAINTIFF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V.
2008-521 CIVIL ACTION LAW
ELIZABETH A. LUTZ-CONWAY
IN CUSTODY
DEFENDANT
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, Friday, February 15, 2008 , upon consideration of the attached Complaint,
it is hereby directed that parties and their respective counsel appear before John J. Mangan, Jr., Esq. , the conciliator,
at 4th Floor, Cumberland County Courthouse, Carlisle on Monday, March 24, 2008 at 2:30 PM
for a Pre-Hearing Custody Conference. At such conference, an effort will be made to resolve the issues in dispute; or
if this cannot be accomplished, to define and narrow the issues to be heard by the court, and to enter into a temporary
order. Failure to appear at the conference may provide grounds for entry of a temporary or permanent order.
The court hereby directs the parties to furnish any and all existing Protection from Abuse orders,
Special Relief orders, and Custody orders to the conciliator 48 hours prior to scheduled hearing.
FOR THE COURT.
By: JsJ Lohn,L Mangan, 1 Esq
Custody Conciliator
The Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County is required by law to comply with the Americans
with Disabilites Act of 1990. For information about accessible facilities and reasonable accommodations
available to disabled individuals having business before the court, please contact our office. All arrangements
must be made at least 72 hours prior to any hearing or business before the court. You must attend the scheduled
conference or hearing.
YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR ATTORNEY AT ONCE. IF YOU DO NOT
HAVE AN ATTORNEY OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE OFFICE SET
FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP.
Cumberland County Bar Association
32 South Bedford Street
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
Telephone (717) 249-3166
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
FAMILY DIVISION
SHAWN M. CONWAY No. 08-521 Civil Term
PLAINTIFF
vs. Civil Action - Law
ELIZABETH A. LUTZ-CONWAY .
DEFENDANT In Divorce
AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA .
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COUNTY OF YORK
MARC ROBERTS, ESQUIRE, being duly sworn according to law,
deposes and says that:
1. I am an attorney-at-law duly licensed to practice my
profession in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and County of York.
2. I have an office for such practice situate at 149 East
Market Street, York, York County, Pennsylvania.
3. On the 29th day of January, 2008, I served a certified
copy of the Complaint in Divorce upon the Defendant, Elizabeth A.
Lutz-Conway, at 501 Fifth Street, New Cumberland, PA 17070, by
mailing same to the Defendant, certified mail, restricted delivery,
return receipt requested.
4. Attached hereto and made a part hereof is the executed
mailing receipt card acknowledging service.
MAR BERTS, ESQUIRE
Sworn and subscribed to
before me his 1st day
of Febr/J 200,. ??-
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
Notarial Seal
Deborah Ann Lau, Notary Public
City of York, York County
My Commission Expires Dec. 22, 2009
¦ Complete items 1, 2, and 3. Also complete
item 4 if Restricted Delivery is desired.
¦ Print your name and address on the reverse
so that we can return the card to you.
¦ Attach this card to the back of the mailpiece,
or on the front if space permits.
A. Signature
Agent
1. Article Addressed to:
ELIZABETH A. LUTZ-CONWAY
501 FIFTH ST.
NEW CUMBERLAND, PA 17070
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D. Iskielivery address different from itsm"I? 'L3 Yes
if YES, enter delivery address below. 0 No
3. Service Type
X] Certified Mail 0 Express Mail
0 Registered O Return Receipt for Merchandise
0 Insured Mail 0 C.O.D.
4. Restricted Delnrery? (Exba Fee) X1 Yes
2. Article Number 7003 0500 0003 8638 7451
(Transfer from service label)
PS Form 3811, August 2001 Domestic Return Receipt 2ACP111-03R1091
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IN THE COURT OF COLON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
FAMILY DIVISION
SHAWN M. CONWAY
VS.
PLAINTIFF
ELIZABETH A. LUTZ-CONWAY
DEFENDANT
No. 08-521 Civil Term
Civil Action - Law
In Divorce
CONCILIATION CONFERENCE MEMORANDUM
Submitted by Julia M. Parrish
1. Plaintiff is the father of ....
2. The following:
Child's name
Kaden J. Conway
Counsel for Plaintiff
Date of Birth
October 22, 2005
3. Plaintiff is requesting: The parties share legal custody of
the minor child; Defendant to be awarded majority physical
custody with Plaintiff having rights of partial physical custody
as follows:
Every Sunday from 12:00 p.m. until Monday at 5:00 p.m.
Two one-week periods of uninterrupted custody
The Court holiday schedule
Regular telephone contact with the minor child
Morning period of custody during the week for three hours,
one time per week
4. The present custody situation is as follows: Since the
parties' separation, Defendant Mother has majority physical
custody as she has remained in the marital residence. Plaintiff
Father has been permitted to see the child solely at the
discretion and preference of Defendant Mother. There is no prior
court order or written agreement of the parties regarding the
custody of the minor child.
5. The present custody situation has existed since March 2007.
Prior to that time the custody situation was as follows: The
parties cohabited as married persons in the marital residence
with the minor child.
6. Has either party prevented the other party from having any
contact with the children? Yes
The circumstances are as follows: Defendant Mother has not
provided custody to Plaintiff Father on numerous occasions.
Defendant Mother has been restrictive with allowing Plaintiff
Father access to the child.
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7. Do you allege unfitness of the other party? Yes
8. Do you allege improper home environment? Yes
9. What other issues will be presented to the court? Reserved
10. Do you plan to raise emotional or psychological problems of
the children or others involved? No
11. Do you request psychological evaluations? Reserved
12. Will you agree to the appointment of one neutral
psychologist to be used by both parties to perform psychological
evaluations? Yes
13. How much time will the presentation of your case, including
cross-examination, take? One day
14. Factual witnesses: Unknown at this time
15. Expert witnesses: Unknown at this time
16. Are home studies requested? No
17. Other relevant information: None
Respectfully submitted,
Ju a M. Parrish, Esquire
At orney for Plaintiff Father
I.D. No. 200072
LAW OFFICE OF MARC ROBERTS
149 East Market Street
York, Pennsylvania 17401
(717) 843-1639
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
FAMILY DIVISION
SHAWN M. CONWAY
PLAINTIFF
No. 08-521 Civil Term
Civil Action - Law
In Divorce
VS.
ELIZABETH A. LUTZ-CONWAY
DEFENDANT
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Julia M. Parrish, Esquire, attorney for the Plaintiff,
hereby certify that I have on the 5th day of March, 2008,
served the attached Conciliation Conference Memorandum by first
class mail, postage prepaid, upon the persons and to the
addresses indicated below:
Charles Rector, Esquire
1104 Fernwood Avenue, Suite 203
Camp Hill, PA 17011-6912
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SHAWN M. CONWAY,
Plaintiff
V.
ELIZABETH A. LUTZ-CONWAY,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 08-521 CIVIL TERM
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE
CONCILIATION CONFERENCE
MEMORANDUM OF DEFENDANT
AND NOW, comes the Defendant, Elizabeth A. Lutz-Conway, by and through her
attorney, Charles Rector, Esquire, and submits the following Conciliation Conference
Memorandum:
Background
The parties were married on April 23, 2004. Elizabeth A. Lutz-Conway
(hereinafter "Mother") is the primary physical custodian of the minor child Kaden J.
Conway (hereinafter "Child") who was born on October 22, 2005. She has been a full
time mother and homemaker since the child's birth. The parties separated on Friday,
April 13, 2007. Shawn M. Conway (hereinafter "Father") agreed to remove himself from
the home at Mother's request as a result of his failure and refusal to come home at night.
In addition, Father has previously engaged in a significant pattern of aberrant behavior
which has included but has not been limited to, punching holes in walls and doors in the
home, denting the steel refrigerator with his fist, shoving and pushing around Mother,
using vulgar language in the presence of the child on a consistent basis and stating to
the minor child "I hate your mother." In addition, Mother believes and therefore avers
that Father is starting a new family with a third party. In recent months, Father has seen
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the child on average of once per week for approximately 1-1 Y2 hours. Father's fitness
as a parent is in question.
11. Proposed Custody Arrangement
Mother requests confirmation of her as primary physical custodian of the minor
child. Inasmuch as Mother believes that Father is starting a new family with his
paramour, Mother believes that that, combined with his work schedule, will leave little
time available for him to be with their son. Mother is however, agreeable to periods of
temporary physical custody as follows:
1. Every weekend, which time shall be phased in as follows:
a. For a three week period, every Sunday from Noon until 7:00 p.m.;
b. For the next three week period, every Sunday from Noon until
Monday at Noon; then
c. Every Sunday from Noon until Monday at 5:00 p.m.
2. Three evening hours per week. Mother will be flexible with Father's
schedule, with sufficient notice.
3. Two periods of seven consecutive days every summer with at least thirty
days notice.
4. Holidays (Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor day, Thanksgiving & Easter) from
9:00 a.m. through 7:00 p.m.. Father's first scheduled holiday will be
Memorial Day 2008.
5. Christmas on an alternating schedule with Father having custody in 2008
on Christmas Eve after work through Christmas Day at 2:00 p.m.
Mother is agreeable to liberal telephone contact and additional periods of
temporary physical custody time subject to Father's availability and the minor child's
schedule.
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Stharles Recto(, Esquire
1104 Fernwood Avenue, Ste. 203
Camp Hill, PA 17011-6912
(717) 761-8101
Attorney for Defendant
Date:
I verify that the statements made herein 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.
Elizabeth . Lu6--COP#F
Date: I?
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Charles Rector, Esquire, do hereby certify that on the /d day of March
2008, 1 caused a true and correct copy of the within Conciliation Conference
Memorandum of Defendant to be served upon the following persons by depositing same
in first class, United States mail, postage paid, in Camp Hill, Pennsylvania:
Julia M. Parrish, Esquire
Law Office of Marc Roberts
149 E. Market Street
York, PA 17401
By: ?,' ?L- l
Charles Rectcw? Esquire
1104 Fernwood Avenue, Ste. 203
Camp Hill, PA 17011-6912
(717) 761-8101
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SHAWN M. CONWAY, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. No. 08-0521 CIVIL ACTION LAW
ELIZABETH A. LUTZ-CONWAY, IN CUSTODY
Defendant
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW this IyT?day of April 2008, upon consideration of the attached Custody
Conciliation Report, it is Ordered and Directed as follows:
Legal Custody: The Father, Shawn Conway, and the Mother, Elizabeth Lutz-Conway, shall
have shared legal custody of Kaden J. Conway, born 10/22/2005. The parties shall have an
equal right to make all major non-emergency decisions affecting the Child's general well-being
including, but not limited to, all decisions regarding his health, education and religion.
Pursuant to the terms of 23 Pa.C.S. §5309, each parent shall be entitled to all records and
information pertaining to the Child including, but not limited to, medical, dental, religious or
school records, the residence address of the Child and of the other parent. To the extent one
parent has possession of any such records or information, that parent shall be required to share
the same, or copies thereof, with the other parent within such reasonable time as to make the
records and information of reasonable use to the other parent.
2. Physical Custody: Mother shall have primary physical custody of the Child subject to Father's
partial physical custody as follows:
a. Commencing April 6, 2008, for a three week period, the Father shall have partial
physical custody of the Child every Sunday from 12:00 pm until 7:00 pm. The
non-custodial parent shall pick up the Child absent mutual agreement.
b. Commencing April 27, 2008, for a three week period, Father shall partial
physical custody of the Child from Sunday 12:00 pm until Monday at 12:00 pm.
The non-custodial parent shall pick up the Child absent mutual agreement.
C. Commencing May 18, 2008, Father shall have every Sunday from 12:00 pm
until Monday 5:00 pm. The non-custodial parent shall pick up the Child absent
mutual agreement. This shall continue absent mutual agreement or further
Order of Court.
d. Commencing March 24, 2008, Father shall have three (3) hours per week (either
in the morning or in the evening) with the Child. The non-custodial parent shall
pick up the Child absent mutual agreement. Mother shall be flexible with
Father's schedule with Father giving Mother one day's notice of his desired
time.
e. Father shall have addition periods of physical custody of the Child as mutually
agreed to and the parties may alter/expand said times and days as mutually
necessary or proper.
3. Holidays: The parties agree to arrange Holidays as attached, absent mutual agreement
otherwise.
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4. The non-custodial parent shall have liberal telephone contact with the Child on a reasonable
basis.
5. Neither party may say or do anything nor permit a third party to do or say anything that may
estrange the Child from the other party, or injure the opinion of the Child as to the other party,
or may hamper the free and natural development of the Child's love or affection for the other
party. To the extent possible, both parties shall not allow third parties disparage the other
parent in the presence of the Child.
6. In the event of a medical emergency, the custodial party shall notify the other party as soon as
practicable after the emergency is handled.
7. During any periods of custody or visitation, the parties shall not possess or use non-prescribed
controlled substances or consume/be under the influence of alcoholic beverages to the point of
intoxication. The parties shall likewise assure, to the extent possible, that other household
members and/or house guests comply with this provision.
8. Each parent shall have two non-consecutive weeks of vacation with the Child per year. The
requesting parent shall give the other parent at least 30 days advance notice of the requested
time and this vacation week shall supersede the regular physical custody schedule. In the event
the parties schedule conflicting vacations, the party first providing written notice shall have the
choice of vacation. Prior to departure, the parties will provide each other with information
regarding the intended vacation destination and a telephone number at which they can be
reached during their vacation. The parties may expand/alter this vacation time by mutual
agreement.
9. In the event the custodial parent should take the Child out of state, the custodial parent shall
notify the non-custodial parent within twenty-four hours of departure of the intended
destination and a telephone number at which they can be reached.
10. This Order is entered pursuant to a Custody Conciliation Conference. The parties may modify
the provisions of this Order by mutual consent. In the absence of mutual consent, the terms of
this Order shall control.
By the Court,
istribution:
",-Pr harles Rector, Esq.
? Julia Parrish, Esq., 149 East Market Street, York, PA 17401
?John J. Mangan, Esq.
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HOLIDAYS AND
SPECIAL DAYS TIMES EVEN
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YEARS
Easter Da From 9 am until ? m Mother Mother
Memorial Day From 9 am until ? m Father Father
Independence Day From 9 am until 7 pm Father Father
Labor Da From 9 am until ? m Father Father
Halloween From one hour before trick or
treating to one hour after trick or
treating Father Mother
Thanksgiving Da From 9 am until 7:00 m Father Father
Christmas 1St Half From noon on 12/24 to noon on
12/25 Father Mother
Christmas 2" Half From noon on 12/25 to noon on
12/26 Mother Father
New Year's From 12:00 pm 12/31 until noon
January 1 St Father Father
Mother's Da From 9 am until ? m Mother Mother
Father's Da From 9 am until 7 pm Father Father
SHAWN M. CONWAY,
Plaintiff
V.
ELIZABETH A. LUTZ-CONWAY,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
No. 08-0521 CIVIL ACTION LAW
IN CUSTODY
CUSTODY CONCILIATION SUMMARY REPORT
IN ACCORDANCE WITH CUMBERLAND COUNTY RULE OF CIVIL PROCEDURE
1915.3-8(b), the undersigned Custody Conciliator submits the following, report:
1. The pertinent information pertaining to the Child who is the subject of this litigation is as
follows:
Name Date of Birth Currently in the Custody of
Kaden J. Conway 10/22/2005 Mother
2. A Conciliation Conference was held with regard to this matter on March 24, 2008 with
the following individuals in attendance:
The Mother, Elizabeth Lutz-Conway, with her counsel, Charles Rector, Esq.
The Father, Shawn Conway, with his counsel, Julia Parrish, Esq.
3. The parties agreed to the entry of an Order in the form as attached.
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Custo Conciliator
SHAWN M. CONWAY
Plaintiff
Vs.
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: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Docket No. 08-521
Defendant
MOTION FOR APPOINTMENT OF MASTER
Shawn M. Conway (Plaintiff) (Dd=d=0, moves the court to appoint a master with
respect to the following claims:
Divorce) Distribution of Property
() Annulment ( Support
Alimony) Counsel Fees
iK) Alimony Pendente Lite) Costs and Expenses
and in support of the motion states:
(1) Discovery is complete as to the claims (s) for which the appointment of a master is
requested. her
(2) The defendant (has) (haa nt) appeared in the action (pta wm9y) (byArscattomey,
Charles Rector ,Esquire).
(3) The Staturory ground (s) for divorce (is) (are)
3301(c) and 3301(d)
(4) Delete the inapplicable paragraph(s):
a. ?=aex*xkix zQt=ztWx& x
b. A ttx #c ?? 1x xtk? x? x?tSx#:
c. The action is contested with respect to the following claims:
?anrii,itahIP di ctrihiitinn aI,iman- ?-A 121 Gouns-al -fees,
(5) The action @kW)k(does not involve) complex issues of law or fact etc.
(6) The hearing is expected to take three (hours) (),,
(7) Additional information, if any, relevant to the motion:
Date: October 7, 2009
Attona6y for (Plaintiff) (De =)c
Print Attorney Name ......... Marc Roberts, Esquire
ORDER APPOINTING MASTER
AND NOW, , 20 Esquire
is appointed master with respect to the following claims:
By the Court:
FILED ,i, S-CE
OF THE PROr:-ONIOTARY
2009 OC ; -8 Fiji 2: 2 6
J.
OCT 0 9 2009
SHAWN M. CONWAY
Plaintiff
Vs.
FT.T7ARETIi A LUTZ-CDNWAY
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Docket No. 0 8 - 5 21
Defendant
MOTION FOR APPOINTMENT OF MASTER
Shawn M. Conway (Plaintiff) (Dxfmda*, moves the court to appoint a master with
respect to the following claims:
Divorce) Distribution of Property
() Annulment ( Support
Alimony) Counsel Fees
kX) Alimony Pendente Lite } Costs and Expenses
and in support of the motion states:
(1) Discovery is complete as to the claims (s) for which the appointment of a master is
requested.
(2) The defendant (has) (I mRot) appeared in the action (ptx? (bye ttorney,
Charles Rector ,Esquire).
(3) The Staturory ground (s) for divorce (is) (are)
3301(c) and 3301(d)
(4) Delete the inapplicable paragraph(s):
a. Vbom itQ kJx zRt=*tWjt& x
b. Aix matx #p*:btwx x *ftx WjgMk Aft xtbltx ;tWi gx §a:
c. The action is contested with respect to the following claims:
_Pnrii,i tahI P d i i n n nnTaI imQpy 4121 GoupsQ] -fees,
(5) The action ?? (does not involve) complex issues -o law or fact e t c .
(6) The hearing is expected to take three (hours) (?
(7) Additional information, if any, relevant to the motion:
Date: October 7, 2009
Attorn6y for (Plaintiff) (IDeftdzxx
Print Attorney Name ......... Marc Roberts, Esquire
ORDER APPOINTING MASTER
AND NOW, (il?eR 1,2 , 20 69 Esquire ? L4' Me 66d-- is appointed master with respect to the following claims: 4
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SHAWN M. CONWAY,
Plaintiff
VS. .
THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 08 - 521 CIVIL
ELIZABETH A. LUTZ-CONWAY, r.f k`a
Defendant IN DIVORCE
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ORDER OF COURT
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AND NOW, this
day of a
2011, the economic claims raised in the proceedings having been
resolved in accordance with a marriage settlement agreement
dated January 5, 2011 the appointment of the Master is vacated
and counsel can file a praecipe transmitting the record to the
Court requesting a final decree in divorce.
BY THE COURT,
Kevi A. Hess, P.J.
cc: ?Marc Roberts
Attorney for Plaintiff
Charles Rector
Attorney for Defendant
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MARRIAGE SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT made this day of 'nW,,y 2011, by and
between ELIZABETH A. LUTZ-CONWAY, hereinafter referred to as
"WIFE," and SHAWN M. CONWAY, hereinafter referred to as
"HUSBAND,"
WIZEREAS, the parties hereto are husband and wife, having been
married on April 23, 2004, at Key West, Florida; and
WHEREAS, there was one child born of this marriage, Kaden John
Conway; and
WHEREAS, unhappy differences have arisen between the parties and
it is their intention to live separate and apart, as they have
been doing so since May 2007; and
WHEREAS, the parties now desire to make a final settlement of
their financial, property and other rights and obligations as
between each other, including without limitation:
a. all matters relating to the ownership of real estate and
personal property;
b. all matters relating to the past, present and future
support and or maintenance of either party;
c. any and all claims and possible claims by one against
the other; and
d. the implementation of custody arrangements for the minor
child of the parties for the immediate future.
NOW, THEREFORE, IN CONSIDERATION of the mutual promises,
covenants and undertakings hereinafter set forth and for the
other good and valuable consideration, receipt of which is
acknowledged by each of the parties, HUSBAND and WIFE, each
intending to be legally bound, covenant and agree as follows:
AGREEMENT PREDICATED UPON DIVORCE:
It is understood and agreed by the parties and each warrants
and represents to the other that the execution and delivery of
this agreement is predicated upon and made subject to their
further agreement to institute and conclude by their mutual
consent a no fault divorce. Both parties warrant that they will
execute affidavits of consent to a Section 3301(c) divorce
promptly within 90 days of the filing and service of such a
divorce by HUSBAND. This agreement shall be subject to
rescission, with any transfers hereunder being voidable, and with
attorney's fees being recoverable as part of the damages
sustained, in the event of any failure of either party to proceed
with the divorce as contemplated in this paragraph.
ADVICE OF COUNSEL:
Each party acknowledges receiving, or having had the
opportunity to receive, independent legal advice from counsel of
his or her selection with regard to the provisions of this
agreement and their legal effect. With full understanding of the
facts, legal rights and obligations relevant: to this agreement,
and each acknowledges that this agreement is, in the
circumstances, fair and equitable, freely and voluntarily made,
and is not the result of any duress or undue: influence. To the
extent that either party may be proceeding without having
discussed this agreement or any of its provisions with counsel,
that party is nevertheless aware of the right to legal
representation, and declares that it is her/his express,
voluntary and knowing intention to proceed without counsel,
choosing instead self-representation.
FULL DISCLOSURE:
Each party has been fully informed of the rights granted to
parties under the Divorce Code of 1980 of Pennsylvania, as
amended, especially with respect to alimony, alimony pendente
lite, counsel fees, court costs, and equitable distribution of
marital property. Each party has given full disclosure to the
other as to all assets, liabilities, and similar financial
information, and each party is fully satisfied with such
disclosures received.
PERSONAL RIGHTS:
WIFE and HUSBAND may and shall hereafter live separate and
apart at such places as each may select. Each shall be free from
all control, restraint, interference or authority, direct or
indirect, by the other as fully as if she or he were unmarried.
Neither shall harass or malign the other or his or her family in
any manner. Each may engage in any business or employment of
choice for his or her separate use or benefit. This provision
shall not be taken to be an admission on the part of either party
of the lawfulness of the causes which led to their living apart.
PERSONAL PROPERTY:
WIFE and HUSBAND hereby acknowledge that they have
previously set aside to one another their tangible marital
personal property, exclusive of motor vehicles, and including but
without limitation all jewelry, clothing, furniture and other
personalty. Each agrees that all of the property presently in
possession of the other party shall be the sole and separate
property of the other. Each of the parties hereby waives any
claims he or she may have with respect to any of the above items
which are in the possession of the other.
AUTOMOBILES:
During the course of the marriage, HUSBAND acquired a 2002
Lexus IS 300 automobile. Both parties are obligated on the
purchase money loan that was taken out for the purchase of the
vehicle. HUSBAND shall continue to pay the loan obligation on
this vehicle in a timely manner, as required by its terms, so
that WIFE's credit cannot be adversely affected. At such time as
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HUSBAND has secured the financial means to do so, he shall seek
to refinance this vehicle so as to remove WIFE's name. HUSBAND
shall remove WIFE's name from the obligation of this vehicle by
its sale, trade-in, refinance or payoff within one year of the
date of this agreement. To enable HUSBAND to transfer title to
the vehicle at that time, WIFE shall execute a limited power of
attorney in favor of HUSBAND authorizing him on a one-time basis
to convey title to this vehicle to himself or to a third party.
FULTON BANK STOCK:
HUSBAND waives all right, title and interest he may have in
and to WIFE's Fulton Bank stock.
REAL PROPERTY:
HUSBAND hereby agrees to transfer to WIFE, at such time as
WIFE is able to refinance the property, all of his right, title
and interest in the real estate located at 501 Fifth Street, New
Cumberland, Pennsylvania 17070. From the date of this agreement,
WIFE agrees to assume as her sole obligation all mortgage
payments, taxes (including liabilities for gain or loss), claims,
damages or other expenses incurred in connection with said
premises, and agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the other
party from any such liability or obligation. WIFE agrees to
accomplish the refinance of the real estate within one year of
obtaining employment, but in no event later that 18 months after
the date of this agreement. WIFE shall have! the right to sole
occupancy of the real estate, pending the transfer of the
property.
CONTINUING JOINT FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS:
The parties acknowledge that the agreement they have reached
herein involves each continuing to pay upon a joint obligation,
and each remaining liable on an obligation being paid by the
other until such time as that obligation is paid off or otherwise
released. HUSBAND's obligation is referenced in the previous
paragraph relating to his automobile; WIFE's obligation is in the
previous paragraph relating to the marital real estate. In the
event that either party reaches the point when they are obliged
to secure the release of the other party on their respective
obligation, and despite good faith efforts to refinance or
otherwise dispose of the obligation, a release cannot be
obtained, that party agrees to renew his or her efforts to obtain
the release of the other party at six-month intervals, and, in
the meantime, to assume the duty to hold the other party harmless
and indemnify him or her in all respects from any liability which
may ensue, using his or her best efforts to assure that the good
name and credit of the other party are not adversely affected by
any default in required payments.
RELEASE OF SUPPORT/ALIMONY:
The parties herein acknowledge that they have each secured
and maintained adequate funds to provide for their comfort,
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maintenance, and support in the station of life in which they are
accustomed. WIFE and HUSBAND, though recognizing that a claim
for alimony or support might be advanced, hereby release any
rights each may have against the other for alimony, support or
maintenance. It shall hereafter be the sole responsibility of
the parties to sustain themselves without seeking any support
from the other.
SUPPORT OP CHILD:
WIFE is the plaintiff and HUSBAND is the defendant in a
child support matter in the Domestic Relations Section of the
Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County, docketed as 2009-S-
2008. The parties agree to amend from time to time the current
Order for Child Support consistent with the Pennsylvania Support
Guidelines.
CUSTODY AND VISITATION:
WIFE shall have primary custody of the minor child, Kaden,
and HUSBAND shall be permitted to have partial custody of the
child, away from the residence of WIFE, as often as may be
practicable under the circumstances and deemed to be in the
child's best interests.
JOINT CONSULTATION:
The parties shall share legal custody and agree to confer on
all matters of importance relating to the child's health,
maintenance, and education, with a view toward obtaining and
following a harmonious policy in the child's education and social
adjustments.
Each party agrees to keep the other informed of his or her
residence and telephone number to facilitate communication
concerning the welfare of the child and visitation.
If the parties have internet access, they shall keep one
another informed of their respective e-mail addresses. Each
party shall allow the other reasonable telephone contact to and
from the child and reasonable e-mail contact to and from the
child during his or her periods of partial custody.
The parties further agree to cooperate in the sharing of
information and the execution of any documents, where both
parents' signatures are required, to permit their child to
participate in extracurricular activities and travel
opportunities.
Finally, the parties agree that harmonious communications
between them are an essential feature to their good cooperation
and in their ability to present the appropriate image of
cooperating parents to their child. To this end, it is agreed
that any and all derogatory or otherwise harassing telephone
messages, text messages, or emails shall cease. Each party shall
endeavor to keep their communications with respect to the welfare
of the child and their custody arrangements civil and amicable.
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LIABILITIES OF THE PARTIES SINCE SEPARATION:
Each party represents that he and she have not, since the
date the parties separated, contracted any debt or incurred any
liability for which the other party may be responsible or liable,
and that except only for the rights arising out of this
agreement, neither party will hereafter incur any liability for
which the other party will be liable. Each party agrees to
indemnify and hold the other party harmless from all future
obligations of every kind which he or she may incur, including
those for necessities.
LIABILITIES OF THE PARTIES:
During the course of the marriage, HUSBAND and WIFE have
incurred certain bills and obligations and have amassed a variety
of debts, and it is hereby agreed, without the necessity of
ascertaining for what purpose and to whose use each of the bills
were incurred, that HUSBAND shall be responsible for all bills,
obligations and debts arising from the marriage which were
incurred in his name and which have not been paid off as of the
date of this agreement, and that WIFE shall be responsible for
all bills, obligations and debts arising from the marriage which
were incurred in her name and which have not, been paid off as of
the date of this agreement.
LEGAL FEES AND EXPENSES:
HUSBAND and WIFE hereby agree to waive any right to alimony
pendente lite, and each party agrees to be responsible for his or
her own legal fees and expenses.
M=AL RELEASE OF ESTATE:
WIFE and HUSBAND each does hereby mutually release,
quitclaim, and forever discharge the other and the estate of the
other, for all time to come, of and from any and all rights,
titles and interests, or claims in or against the property of the
other(including income and gain or loss from property) or against
the estate of such other, of whatever nature and wheresoever
situate, which she or he now has or at any time hereafter may
have against the other, the estate of such other or any part
thereof, whether arising out of any former acts, contracts,
engagements or liabilities of such other or 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 law or by agreement, except as modified by this agreement,
or any rights which either party may have or at any time
hereafter may 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
relationship or otherwise, excepting only those rights and
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obligations arising from this agreement. It: is the intention of
WIFE and HUSBAND to give to each other by the execution of the
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,
excepting only those rights obligations arising from this
agreement.
BANKRUPTCY:
In the event of a bankruptcy of either party to this
agreement at any time when obligations recited herein remain to
be fulfilled, in that the acceptance of such promises of one
party by the other have been in consideration of a waiver of
support, alimony or other nondischargeable debt, such promises
shall survive bankruptcy as if in conformity with the provisions
for nondischargeability contained in the Bankruptcy Code, even if
not in literal or actual conformity.
OTIM DOCUMENTATION:
WIFE and HUSBAND agree that they will forthwith execute any
and all written instruments, documents of title, or other
writings which may be necessary or desirable for the proper
effectuation of this agreement.
SUCCESSORS' RIGHTS AND LIABILITIES:
This agreement, unless otherwise provided, shall be binding
upon and inure to the benefit of the parties, their heirs,
executors, administrators, successors and assigns.
ENTIRE AGREEMENT:
This agreement contains all of the representations and
promises made by either of the parties to the other for the
purposes contained herein. There are no claims, promises or
representations not herein contained, either oral or written.
Nothing concerning this agreement may be changed unless reduced
to writing and signed by both of the parties hereto; and the
temporary waiver or nonenforcement of any provision of this
agreement shall not be deemed to be a waiver of any provision of
this agreement. This agreement shall survive as a contract
binding the parties hereto notwithstanding its incorporation into
any Decree of Divorce or other court order. The parties agree
that this agreement may be incorporated into any order or decree
of court, but such incorporation, if any, shall not deprive this
agreement of its status as a contractual obligation of the
parties.
ENFORCEMENT OF AGREE' - ATTORNEY'S FEES:
In the event of a need to seek enforcement of this agreement
by either party, the prevailing party in any enforcement action
shall be entitled to recover reasonable attorney's fees and any
other reasonable out of pocket costs incurred in the enforcement
effort in addition to any other relief awarded by the Court.
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SEVERABILITY:
If any term, condition, clause or provision of this
agreement shall be determined or declared to be void or invalid
in law or otherwise, then only that term, condition, clause or
provision shall be stricken from this agreement and in all other
respects, this agreement shall be valid and continue in full
force and effect. Likewise, the failure of any part to meet her
or his obligations under any one or more of the paragraphs herein
shall in no way void or alter the remaining obligations of the
parties.
This agreement shall be construed in accordance with the
statutory and case law of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
existing as of the date of this agreement.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, and intending to be legally bound
hereby, the parties hereto have set their hands and seals the day
and year first written above.
This agreement is executed in duplicate and in counterparts
and each party acknowledges the receipt of a duly executed copy
hereof.
WITNESSES:
(SEAL)
(SEAL)
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
FAMILY DIVISION
SHAWN M. CONWAY
Plaintiff
VS.
ELIZABETH A. LUTZ-CONWAY
Defendant .
No. 08-521 Civil Term
Civil Action - Law
In Divorce
AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT
1. A Complaint in Divorce under Section 3301(c) of the Divorce Code was
filed on January 23, 2008.
2. The marriage of Plaintiff and Defendant is irretrievably broken and
ninety 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 this affidavit are true and correct.
I understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of
18 Pa.C.S. Sec. 4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
DATE: March 3, 2011
SHA CO Y, P1 ntiff
WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REQUEST
ENTRY OF A DIVORCE DECREE UNDER
SECTION 3301(c) OF THE DIVORCE CODE
1. I consent to the entry of a final decree of 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 divorced until a divorce decree is
entered by the Court and that a copy of the decree will be sent to me immediately
after it is filed with the Prothonotary.
I verify that the statements made in this affidavit are true and correct.
I understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of
18 Pa.C.S. Sec. 4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
DATE: March 3, 2011
SHA . CONq? P tiff
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11 MARRIAGE SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT -?
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THIS AGREEMENT made this day of 201 by c?ad
between ELIZABETH A. LUTZ-CONWAY, hereinafter referred t. -'°
"WIFE," and SHAWN M. CONWAY, hereinafter referred to as ° p" CD
"HUSBAND,"
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WHEREAS, the parties hereto"are husband and wife, having b,
married on April 23, 2004, at Key West, Florida; and
WHEREAS, there was one child born of this marriage, Kaden John
Conway; and
WHEREAS, unhappy differences have arisen between the parties and
it is their intention to live separate and apart, as they have
been doing so since May 2007; and
WHEREAS, the parties now desire to make a final settlement of
their financial, property and other rights and obligations as
between each other, including without limitation:
a. all matters relating to the ownership of real estate and
personal property;
b. all matters relating to the past, present and future
support and or maintenance of either party;
c. any and all claims and possible claims by one against
the other; and
d. the implementation of custody arrangements for the minor
child of the parties for the immediate future.
NOW, THEREFORE, IN CONSIDERATION of the mutual promises,
covenants and undertakings hereinafter set forth and for the
other good and valuable consideration, receipt of which is
acknowledged by each of the parties, HUSBAND and WIFE, each
intending to be legally bound, covenant and agree as follows:
AGREEMENT' PREDICATED UPON DIVORCE:
It is understood and agreed by the parties and each warrants
and represents to the other that the execution and delivery of
this agreement is predicated upon and made subject to their
further agreement to institute and conclude by their mutual
consent a no fault divorce. Both parties warrant that they will
execute affidavits of consent to a Section 3301(c) divorce
promptly within 90 days of the filing and service of such a
divorce by HUSBAND. This agreement shall be subject to
rescission, with any transfers hereunder being voidable, and with
attorney's fees being recoverable as part of the damages
sustained, in the event of any failure of either party to proceed
with the divorce as contemplated in this paragraph.
ADVICE OF COUNSEL:
Each party acknowledges receiving, or having had the
opportunity to receive, independent legal advice from counsel of
his or her selection with regard to the provisions of this
agreement and their legal effect. With full understanding of the
facts, legal rights and obligations relevant to this agreement,
and each acknowledges that this agreement is, in the
circumstances, fair and equitable, freely and voluntarily made,
and is not the result of any duress or undue influence. To the
extent that either party may be proceeding without having
discussed this agreement or any of its provisions with counsel,
that party is nevertheless aware of the right to legal
representation, and declares that it is her/his express,
voluntary and knowing intention to proceed without counsel,
choosing instead self-representation.
FULL DISCLOSURE:
Each party has been fully informed of the rights granted to
parties under the Divorce Code of 1980 of Pennsylvania, as
amended, especially with respect to alimony, alimony pendente
lite, counsel fees, court costs, and equitable distribution of
marital property. Each party has given full disclosure to the
other as to all assets, liabilities, and similar financial
information, and each party is fully satisfied with such
disclosures received.
PERSONAL RIGHTS:
WIFE and HUSBAND may and shall hereafter live separate and
apart at such places as each may select. Each shall be free from
all control, restraint, interference or authority, direct or
indirect, by the other as fully as if she or he were unmarried.
Neither shall harass or malign the other or his or her family in
any manner. Each may engage in any business or employment of
choice for his or her separate use or benefit. This provision
shall not be taken to be an admission on the part of either party
of the lawfulness of the causes which led to their living apart.
PERSONAL. PROPERTY:
WIFE and HUSBAND hereby acknowledge that they have
previously set aside to one another their tangible marital
personal property, exclusive of motor vehicles, and including but
without limitation all jewelry, clothing, furniture and other
personalty. Each agrees that all of the property presently in
possession of the other party shall be the sole and separate
property of the other. Each of the parties hereby waives any
claims he or she may have with respect to any of the above items
which are in the possession of the other.
AUTOMOBILES:
During the course of the marriage, HUSBAND acquired a 2002
Lexus IS 300 automobile. Both parties are obligated on the
purchase money loan that was taken out for the purchase of the
vehicle. HUSBAND shall continue to pay the loan obligation on
this vehicle in a timely manner, as required by its terms, so
that WIFE's credit cannot be adversely affected. At such time as
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HUSBAND has secured the financial means to do so, he shall seek
to refinance this vehicle so as to remove WIFE's name. HUSBAND
shall remove WIFE's name from the obligation of this vehicle by
its sale; trade-in, refinance or payoff within one year of the
date of this agreement. To enable HUSBAND to transfer title to
the vehicle at that time, WIFE shall execute a limited power of
attorney in favor of HUSBAND authorizing him on a one-time basis
to convey title to this vehicle to himself or to a third party.
FULTON BANK STOCK:
HUSBAND waives all right, title and interest he may have in
and to WIFE's Fulton Bank stock.
REAL PROPERTY:
HUSBAND hereby agrees to transfer to WIFE, at such time as
WIFE is able to refinance the property, all of his right, title
and interest in the real estate located at 501 Fifth Street, New
Cumberland, Pennsylvania 17070. From the date of this agreement,
WIFE agrees to assume as her sole obligation all mortgage
payments, taxes (including liabilities for gain or loss), claims,
damages or other expenses incurred in connection with said
premises, and agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the other
party from any such liability or obligation. WIFE agrees to
accomplish the refinance of the real estate within one year of
obtaining employment, but in no event later that 18 months after
the date of this agreement. WIFE shall have the right to sole
occupancy of the real estate, pending the transfer of the
property.
CONTINUING JOINT FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS:
The parties acknowledge that the agreement they have reached
herein involves each continuing to pay upon a joint obligation,
and each remaining liable on an obligation being paid by the
other until such time as that obligation is paid off or otherwise
released. HUSBAND's obligation is referenced in the previous
paragraph relating to his automobile; WIFE's obligation is in the
previous paragraph relating to the marital real estate. In the
event that either party reaches the point when they are obliged
to secure the release of the other party on their respective
obligation, and despite good faith efforts to refinance or
otherwise dispose of the obligation, a release cannot be
obtained, that party agrees to renew his or her efforts to obtain
the release of the other party at six-month intervals, and, in
the meantime, to assume the duty to hold the other party harmless
and indemnify him or her in all respects from any liability which
may ensue, using his or her best efforts to assure that the good
name and credit of the other party are not adversely affected by
any default in required payments.
RELEASE OF SUPPORT/ALIMONY:
The parties herein acknowledge that they have each secured
and maintained adequate funds to provide for their comfort,
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maintenance, and support in the station of life in which they are
accustomed. WIFE and HUSBAND, though recognizing that a claim
for alimony or support might be advanced, hereby release any
rights each may have against the other for alimony, support or
maintenance. It shall hereafter be the sole responsibility of
the parties to sustain themselves without seeking any support
from the other.
SUPPORT OF CHILD:
WIFE is the plaintiff and HUSBAND is the defendant in a
child support matter in the Domestic Relations Section of the
Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County, docketed as 2009-S-
2008. The parties agree to amend from time to time the current
Order for Child Support consistent with the Pennsylvania Support
Guidelines.
CUSTODY AND VISITATION:
WIFE shall have primary custody of the minor child, Kaden,
and HUSBAND shall be permitted to have partial custody of the
child, away from the residence of WIFE, as often as may be
practicable under the circumstances and deemed to be in the
child's best interests.
JOINT CONSULTATION:
The parties shall share legal custody and agree to confer on
all matters of importance relating to the child's health,
maintenance, and education, with a view toward obtaining and
following a harmonious policy in the child's education and social
adjustments.
Each party agrees to keep the other informed of his or her
residence and telephone number to facilitate communication
concerning the welfare of the child and visitation.
If the parties have internet access, they shall keep one
another informed of their respective e-mail addresses. Each
party shall allow the other reasonable telephone contact to and
from the child and reasonable e-mail contact to and from the
child during his or her periods of partial custody.
The parties further agree to cooperate in the sharing of
information and the execution of any documents, where both
parents' signatures are required, to permit their child to
participate in extracurricular activities and travel
opportunities.
Finally, the parties agree that harmonious communications
between them are an essential feature to their good cooperation
and in their ability to present the appropriate image of
cooperating parents to their child. To this end, it is agreed
that any and all derogatory or otherwise harassing telephone
messages, text messages, or emails shall cease. Each party shall
endeavor to keep their communications with respect to the welfare
of the child and their custody arrangements civil and amicable.
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LIABILITIES OF THE PARTIES SINCE SEPARATION:
Each party represents that he and she have not, since the
date the parties separated, contracted any debt or incurred any
liability for which the other party may be responsible or liable,
and that except only for the rights arising out of this
agreement, neither party will hereafter incur any liability for
which the other party will be liable. Each party agrees to
indemnify and hold the other party harmless from all future
obligations of every kind which he or she may incur, including
those for necessities.
LIABILITIES OF THE PARTIES:
During the course of the marriage, HUSBAND and WIFE have
incurred certain bills and obligations and have amassed a variety
of debts, and it is hereby agreed, without the necessity of
ascertaining for what purpose and to whose use each of the bills
were incurred, that HUSBAND shall be responsible for all bills,
obligations and debts arising from the marriage which were
incurred in his name and which have not been paid off as of the
date of this agreement, and that WIFE shall be responsible for
all bills, obligations and debts arising from the marriage which
were incurred in her name and which have not been paid off as of
the date of this agreement.
LEGAL FEES AND EXPENSES:
HUSBAND and WIFE hereby agree to waive any right to alimony
pendente lite, and each party agrees to be responsible for his or
her own legal fees and expenses.
MUTUAL RELEASE OF ESTATE:
WIFE and HUSBAND each does hereby mutually release,
quitclaim, and forever discharge the other and the estate of the
other, for all time to come, of and from any and all rights,
titles and interests, or claims in or against the property of the
other(including income and gain or loss from property) or against
the estate of such other, of whatever nature and wheresoever
situate, which she or he now has or at any time hereafter may
have against the other, the estate of such other or any part
thereof, whether arising out of any former acts, contracts,
engagements or liabilities of such other or 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 law or by agreement, except as modified by this agreement,
or any rights which either party may have or at any time
hereafter may 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
relationship or otherwise, excepting only those rights and
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obligations arising from this agreement. It is the :intention of
WIFE and HUSBAND to give to each other by the execution of the
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,
excepting only those rights obligations arising from this
agreement.
BANKRUPTCY:
In the event of a bankruptcy of either party to this
agreement at any time when obligations recited herein remain to
be fulfilled, in that the acceptance of such promises of one
party by the other have been in consideration of a waiver of
support, alimony or other nondischargeable debt, such promises
shall survive bankruptcy as if in conformity with the provisions
for nondischargeability contained in the Bankruptcy Code, even if
not in literal or actual conformity.
OTHER DOCUMENTATION:
WIFE and HUSBAND agree that they will forthwith execute any
and all written instruments, documents of title, or other
writings which may be necessary or desirable for the proper
effectuation of this agreement.
SUCCESSORS' RIGHTS AND LIABILITIES:
This agreement, unless otherwise provided, shall be binding
upon and inure to the benefit of the parties, their heirs,
executors, administrators, successors and assigns.
ENTIRE AGREEMENT:
This agreement contains all of the representations and
promises made by either of the parties to the other for the
purposes contained herein. There are no claims, promises or
representations not herein contained, either oral or written.
Nothing concerning this agreement may be changed unless reduced
to writing and signed by both of the parties hereto; and the
temporary waiver or nonenforcement of any provision of this
agreement shall not be deemed to be a waiver of any provision of
this agreement. This agreement shall survive as a contract
binding the parties hereto notwithstanding its incorporation into
any Decree of Divorce or other court order. The parties agree
that this agreement may be incorporated into any order or decree
of court, but such incorporation, if any, shall not deprive this
agreement of its status as a contractual obligation of the
parties.
ENFORCEMENT OF AGREEMENT - ATTORNEY'S FEES:
In the event of a need to seek enforcement of this agreement
by either party, the prevailing party in any enforcement action
shall be entitled to recover reasonable attorney's fees and any
other reasonable out of pocket costs incurred in the enforcement
effort in addition to any other relief awarded by the Court.
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SEVERABXLX77:
If any term, condition, clause or provision of this
agreement shall be determined or declared to be void or invalid
in law or otherwise, then only that term, condition, clause or
provision shall be stricken from this agreement and in all other
respects, this agreement shall be valid and continue in full
force and effect. Likewise, the failure of any part to meet her
or his obligations under any one or more of the paragraphs herein
shall in no way void or alter the remaining obligations of the
parties.
This agreement shall be construed in accordance with the
statutory and case law of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
existing as of the date of this agreement.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, and intending to be legally bound
hereby, the parties hereto have set their hands and seals the day
and year first written above.
This agreement is executed in duplicate and in counterparts
and each party acknowledges the receipt of a duly executed copy
hereof.
WITNESSES:
(SEAL)
(SEAL)
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SHAWN M. CONWAY IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVAW
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ELIZABETH A. LUTZ-CONWAY ? NO. 08-521 CIVIL' =°c
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PRAECIPE TO TRANSMIT RECORD
To the Prothonotary:?
Transmit the record, together with the following information, to the court for entry of a divorce
decree:
I . Ground for divorce:
Irretrievable breakdown under § (3301(c))Mil
?tQXCj? of the Divorce Code.
(Strike out inapplicable section.)
2. Date and manner of service of the complaint: 1 / 2 9 / 2 0 0 8 ;
certified mail,,return receipt requested, restricted delivery
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 3 / 3 / 2 011 ; by defendant _ 1/5/2011
(b) (1) Date of execution of the affidavit required by § 3301(d) of the Divorce Code:
(2) Date of filing and service of the plaintiffs § 3301(d) affidavit upon the
respondent opposing party:
4. Related claims pending:
All economic issues settled by MSA dated 1/5/2011
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 plaintiffs Waiver of Notice was filed with the Prothonotary:
3/7/2011
Date defendant's Waiver of Notice was filed with the Prothonotary:
1/13/2011
Marc Roberts , Attom y Lfor kPI*Xft
SHAWN M. CONWAY
V.
ELIZABETH A. LUTZ-CONWAY
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 08-521 Civil Term
DIVORCE DECREE
AND NOW, MWQCH 17 2011 , it is ordered and decreed that
Shawn M. Conway
Elizabeth M. Lutz-Conway
bonds of matrimony.
plaintiff, and
defendant, are divorced from the
Any existing spousal support order shall hereafter be deemed an order for
alimony pendente lite if any economic claims remain pending.
The court retains jurisdiction of any claims raised by the parties to this action
for which a final order has not yet been entered. Those claims are as follows: (If no
claims remain indicate "None.") It is further ordered and decreed,
pursuant to Pennsylvania Divorce Code, 23 Pa. C.S.A. Sec. 3101
et seq. and Pa.R.Civ.P. 1920.1 et seq., that the terms and
conditions of a certain Marriage Settlement Agreement made between
the parties dated 1/5/2011, attached hereto and made a part hereof,
and in accordance with the paragraph entitled ENTIRE AGREEMENT, p.6,
, -ewe-a-ed-in a any order or decree
of court, but such incorporation, if any, shall not deprive this
agreement of its status By the Court,
as a contractual obligation
of the parties." j
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