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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-0638ABRAHAM LAW OFFICES 45 East Main Street, Hummelstown, PA 17036 (717) 566-9380 JODI L. FERTAL Plaintiff V. JONATHAN L. FERTAL Defendant : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA :NO. 02- (oM C ivi I Ter-, CIVIL ACTION - LAW DIVORCE NOTICE YOU HAVE BEEN SUED IN COURT. If you wish to defend against the claims set forth in the following pages, you must take prompt action. You are warned that if you fail to do so, the case may proceed without you and a decree in divorce or annulment may be entered against you by the Court. A judgment may also be entered against you for any other claim or relief requested in these papers by the Plaintiff. You may lose money or property or other rights important to you, including custody or visitation of your children. When the ground for the divorce is indignities or irretrievable breakdown of the marriage, you may request marriage counseling. A list of marriage counselors is available in the Office of Court Administrator, 0 Floor, Cumberland County Courthouse, Carlisle, Pennsylvania. 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: Court Administrator 4'h Floor, Cumberland County Courthouse Carlisle, PA 17013 (717) 240-6200 JODI L. FERTAL : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA V. : NO. 0 k- 6 3 F di?,J 7 .j JONATHAN L. FERTAL : CIVIL ACTION - LAW Defendant : DIVORCE COMPLAINT AND NOW, comes Plaintiff, Jodi L. Fertal, by and through her attorney, James W. Abraham, Esquire, Abraham Law Offices, Hummelstown, Pennsylvania and files the following: COUNT I - NO-FAULT DIVORCE (Pursuant to 23 Pa.C.S. Section 3301(c)) 1. Plaintiff, Jodi L. Fertal, is an adult individual who currently resides at 30 Roaring Creek Court, Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, 17013. 2. Defendant, Jonathan L. Fertal, is an adult individual whose current address is 112 Lance Street, Ranson, West Virginia, 25438. 3. Plaintiff has been a bona fide resident of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for at least six (6) months immediately prior to the filing of this Complaint. 4. Plaintiff and Defendant were married on September 25, 1999 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. 5. There have been no prior actions of divorce or for annulment between the parties. 6. The marriage is irretrievably broken. 7. Plaintiff has been advised that counseling is available and that Plaintiff may have the right to request that the Court require the parties to participate in counseling. 8. Plaintiff and Defendant are not members of the Armed Forces of the United States. WHEREFORE, Plaintiff requests Your Honorable Court to enter a decree in divorce dissolving the marriage. COUNT H - INDIGNITIES 9. Paragraphs 1 through 8 are incorporated herein by reference. 10. Defendant has caused such indignities against Plaintiff which has made life burdensome and intolerable for Plaintiff, the innocent and injured spouse. WHEREFORE, Plaintiff respectfully requests Your Honorable Court to enter a decree in divorce dissolving the marriage. COUNT III - EQUITABLE DISTRIBITION 11. Paragraphs 1 through 10 are incorporated herein by reference. 12. Plaintiff and Defendant have accumulated real and personal property and other assets during the course of the marriage, which are marital property and marital assets; as well as debts during the marriage which are marital debts. 13. Plaintiff is entitled to the fair and equitable distribution of Plaintiff's equitable share of said property and assets in accordance with the Divorce Code of Pennsylvania. WHEREFORE, Plaintiff respectfully requests your Honorable Court to equitably distribute the marital property and debts hereto. COUNT IV - ALIMONY, ALIMONY PENDENTE LITE, COUNSEL FEES & COSTS 14. Paragraphs 1 through 13 are incorporated herein by reference. 15. Plaintiff s income and/or earning capacity through appropriate employment is substantially and significantly less than Defendant's income and/or earning capacity and has been substantially and significantly less throughout the marriage. 16. Plaintiff has insufficient funds to support herself in accordance with the standard of living and station of life which the parties established during the marriage through appropriate employment; and Defendant's substantially higher income enables Defendant to contribute to the support and maintenance of Plaintiff and to pay alimony in accordance with the Divorce Code of Pennsylvania. 17. Plaintiff is without sufficient funds to support herself and is unable to appropriately maintain herself during the course of this litigation and the pendency of this action; and Defendant's substantially higher income enables Defendant to pay alimony pendente lite to Plaintiff in accordance with the Divorce Code of Pennsylvania. 18. Plaintiff is without sufficient funds to retain and/or continue to retain counsel to represent her in this matter; and without competent counsel, Plaintiff cannot adequately prosecute her claims against Defendant and adequately litigate her rights in this matter; and Defendant's substantially higher income enables Defendant to pay Plaintiff's attorney fees and costs of the litigation hereto. WHEREFORE, Plaintiff respectfully requests Your Honorable Court to award Plaintiff alimony, alimony pendente lite, attorney fees and costs. Respectfully sub 'tted: James W. Abraham, Esq. Abraham Law Offices 45 East Main Street Hummelstown, PA 17036 (717) 566-9380 Attorney for Plaintiff, Jodi L. Fertal DATE: 1/30/08 VERIFICATION I, JOO? the undersigned, hereby verify and confirm that the foregoing document and the statements made therein are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information and belief. I further understand that any false statements made herein are subject to the penalties of Title 18 Pa.C.S.A. Section 4904 relating to unworn falsification to authorities. DATE: r'- a2 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I, James W. Abraham, Esquire, the undersigned, hereby certify that I have served a true and correct copy of the foregoing document, by certified mail, upon the following person at the following address on the date stated herein: Jonathan L. Fertal 210 West Liberty Street Charles Town, WV 25414 DATE: 1/30/08 James W. Abraham, Esquire 1 f 0 .°o W CA Ob •6* o (A t 4 C n..rsa Z I -: 71 4 ra sy- w ?i CJ --C JODI L. FERTAL : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA V. : NO. 08 - 638 CIVIL TERM JONATHAN L. FERTAL : CIVIL ACTION - LAW Defendant : IN DIVORCE AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT A Complaint in Divorce under Section 3301 (c) of the Divorce Code was filed on January 30, 2008. 2. The marriage of Plaintiff and Defendant is irretrievably broken and ninety (90) days have elapsed from the date of service and filing 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 Affidavit are true and correct. I understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S.A. Section 4904, relating to the unsworn falsification to authorities. DATE: 09 C--Idi ? w JODI Y. FERTAL, Plaintiff WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REQUEST ENTRY OF 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 Waiver are true and correct. I understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S.A. Section 4904, relating to the unsworn falsification to authorities. DATE: 5-IQ-0s ` ob,,w JODI V. FERTAL, Plaintiff J dT: JODI L. FERTAL : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA V. : NO. 08 - 638 CIVIL TERM JONATHAN L. FERTAL : CIVIL ACTION - LAW Defendant : IN DIVORCE AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT 1. A Complaint in Divorce under Section 3301 (c) of the Divorce Code was filed on January 30, 2008. 2. The marriage of Plaintiff and Defendant is irretrievably broken and ninety (90) days have elapsed from the date of service and filing 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 Affidavit are true and correct. I understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S.A. Section 4904, relating to the unsworn falsification to authorities. DATE: ATHAN L. FERTAL, Defendant WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTJON TO REQUEST ENTRY OF DIVORCE DECREE UNDER SECTION MI[c) OF THE DIVORCE CODE 1. I consent to the entry of a final decree of divorce without notice. 2.1 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. 3.1 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 Waiver are true and correct. I understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S.A. Section 4904, relating to the unworn falsification to authorities. DATE: JONATHAN L. FERTAL, Defendant V-3 0- n JODI L. FERTAL Plaintiff V. JONATHAN L. FERTAL Defendant IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA NO. 08 - 638 CIVIL TERM CIVIL ACTION - LAW DIVORCE AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE I, James W. Abraham, Esquire, the undersigned, as attorney for Plaintiff, Jodi L. Fertal, in the above-captioned action, hereby affirm that the Complaint in Divorce filed herein, was served upon Defendant, Jonathan L. Fertal, by certified mail on February 1, 2008, as verified by the green return receipt card from the US Post Office, which is attached below: ¦ Complete items 1, 2, and 3. Also complete Item 4 if fpstricted 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 mailpfece, or on the front If space permits. 1. Article Addressed to: ,/0f1A7?110 ?- 02 0 U/1-ST' 4(g&-t S' /Ow ?c , Gt/ (lam o2S'?f/ T A. Signature ? AM# X - ? Addressee B. Reoel d by (Printed Nerve) C. Da?,otpelQivery 1166 H&n" / D. Is delivery address different from Item 11 ?'Yes If YES, enter delivery address below: 13' 4o 3. service Type ed Mail ? Express Mail Registered ? Return Receipt for Merchandise ? Insured Mail ? C.O.D. 4. Restricted Delivery? (Extra Fee) ? Yes 7006 2150 0000 7638 5774 Ps Form 3811, February 2004 Domestic Retum Rrrceipt 102595 -02 M 1540 i DATE: 6/5/08 James W. Abraham, Esquire ? tom. rte,-?. ' ??; ? : ? r } ? ? "Q -. ,,? a .L" JODI L. FERTAL : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA V. : NO. 08 - 638 CIVIL TERM JONATHAN L. FERTAL : CIVIL ACTION - LAW Defendant : IN DIVORCE o '7 c t=- j) F_ r MARITAL SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT THIS AGREEMENT, made this IS?ff day of A7 , 2008, tj anV between JODI L. FERTAL ("Wife"), of Carlisle, Pennsylvania, and JONATHAN L. FE*rAl '! ("Husband"), of Carlisle, Pennsylvania. WITNESSETH WHEREAS, the parties hereto are Husband and Wife, married on September 25, 1999 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. WHEREAS, diverse, unhappy differences, disputes and difficulties have arisen between the parties and it is the intention of Husband and Wife to live separate and apart for the rest of their natural lives, and the parties hereto are desirous of settling fully and finally their respective financial and property rights and obligations as between each other including, without limitation by specification: the settling of all matters between them relating to the ownership and equitable distribution of real and personal property, and the settling of any and all claims and possible claims by one against the other or against their respective estates, as well as any other matters related hereto. NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises, covenants and undertakings hereinafter set forth and for other good and valuable consideration, receipt of which is hereby acknowledged by each of the parties hereto, Husband and Wife, each intending to be legally bound hereby, covenant and agree as follows: AGREEMENT NOT A BAR TO DIVORCE PROCEEDINGS: This Agreement shall not be considered to affect or bar the right of Husband and Wife to an absolute divorce on lawful grounds if such grounds now exist or shall hereafter exist or to such defense as may be available to either party. This Agreement is not intended to condone and shall not be deemed to be a condonation on the part of either party hereto of any act or acts on the part of the other party which have occasioned the disputes or unhappy differences which may occur subsequent to the date hereof. The parties intend to secure a mutual consent, no-fault divorce pursuant to the terms of Section 3301(c) of the Divorce Code of 1980, as amended February 12,1988. 2. EFFECT OF DIVORCE DECREE: The parties agree that unless otherwise specifically provided herein, this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect after such time as a final decree in divorce may be entered with respect to the parties. The parties agree that in the event of absolute divorce between them, they shall nonetheless continue to be bound by all the terms of this Agreement. 3. DATE OF EXECUTION: The "date of execution" or "execution date" of this Agreement shall be defined as the date of execution by the party last executing this Agreement. 4. DISTRIBUTION DATE: The transfer of property, funds and/or documents provided for herein shall only take place on the "distribution date" which shall be defined as the date of execution of this Agreement, unless otherwise specified herein. 5. CONSENT OF PARTIES/ADVICE OF COUNSEL: Husband and Wife acknowledge that they fully understand the facts as to their legal rights and obligations under this Agreement. Husband and Wife acknowledge and accept that this Agreement is, under the circumstances, fair and equitable and that it is being entered into freely and voluntarily, and that the execution of this Agreement is not the result of any collusion or improper or illegal agreement or agreements. Husband and Wife acknowledge that they have each had the opportunity to have this Agreement reviewed by an attorney and/or have done so, prior to signing. 6. FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE: The parties acknowledge, confirm and verify that each has relied on the substantial accuracy of the financial disclosure of the other, except as set forth herein as an inducement to the execution of this Agreement. In the event Husband or Wife has failed to disclose any information regarding any marital asset and/or marital debt, the parties' reserve the right to equitable distribution of said marital asset(s) and/or debt(s), even after the entry of a decree in divorce; and further reserve any other rights which may arise from said non-disclosure, even after the entry of a decree in divorce. 7. PERSONAL PROPERTY: Husband and Wife agree that Wife shall have and keep as her sole and separate property, the 1999 Lexus automobile. Except as otherwise stated herein, the parties agree that any and all other personal property, including personal belongings and household furnishings, has been divided to the parties' mutual satisfaction and neither party shall make a claim against the property in the other's possession. 2 $. REAL PROPERTY: Husband and Wife hereby agree that the former marital residence, located at 30 Roaring Creek Court, Carlisle, Pennsylvania, is marital property. Husband and Wife agree that said residence shall be sold at fair market value and that Wife shall receive fifty (50%) percent of the net sales proceeds and Husband shall receive fifty (50%) percent of the net sales proceeds. Husband further agrees to pay to Wife's sister, Lori M. Miller, the amount of Five Thousand ($5,000.00) Dollars as payment for the business loan provided to Husband by Lori M. Miller, directly from Husband's fifty (50%) percent of the net sales proceeds from the sale of the marital residence. Said payment shall be made at the time of sale of the property or within three (3) business days thereafter. Pending the refinancing or sale of the aforesaid property, Husband and Wife shall be equally responsible for payment of the mortgage, taxes and insurance on the property and shall hold each other harmless and indemnify the other as to any default. 9. FINANCIAL ACCOUNTS: Husband and Wife agree that Husband shall transfer, by "roll over", Thirty Four Thousand ($34,000.00) Dollars from Husband's American Funds IRA into Wife's American Finds IRA. Husband and Wife agree to forever waive any and all past, present or future, legal or equitable interest in any other financial account in the other's name. 10. ALIMONY: Husband and Wife agree that Husband shall pay to Wife the amount of Three Hundred Fifty ($350.00) Dollars per month in alimony beginning one (1) month after the sale of the marital residence, for a period of three (3) years. The amount and term of alimony shall be non-modifiable. The alimony shall otherwise terminate upon the death, re-marriage or cohabitation of Wife. The alimony shall be declared as income to Wife and shall be deductible to Husband for federal income tax purposes. Husband shall make monthly payments directly to Wife. Said payments shall be received by Wife on or before the 1" day of each month. In the event Husband fails to timely make said payments, Wife reserves the right to proceed to the Office of Domestic Relations for payment of the alimony through said Office. 11. PENSION & RETIREMENT BENEFITS: Husband and Wife agree that each shall forever waive any and all past, present or future, legal or equitable interest in the other's pension and/or retirement benefits or any other financial accounts, which either party has through their respective employer or otherwise, including but not limited to, Wife's pension and/o retirement benefits through her employment with Buchanan, Ingersoll & Rooney, and neither party shall make any claim against the other's pension or retirement benefits at any time. 12. DEBTS: Husband hereby agrees that Husband shall be solely and exclusively responsible for any and all personal or company loans, liens, mortgages and/or debts of any kind which in any way relate to Husband's restaurant in Charles Town, West Virginia, named CW Tiffins and/or the business interest Husband has in said restaurant and/or Husband's interest in Liberty Street Enterprises, LLC as well as in Jon Daniels, LLC, including but not limited to, Husband's CHASE, American Express and Bank of America credit card accounts. Husband hereby represents that there are no assets available from said restaurant and/or the business interest Husband has in said restaurant and/or LLCs for purposes of equitable distribution and Wife hereby reserves her equitable interest in any such assets. Husband agrees to hold Wife harmless and indemnify Wife as to any of the aforesaid debts of Husband. The parties further agree that each shall be solely and exclusively responsible for any and all debts in their individual name and/or joint debts with some other person or entity, including but not limited to, credit cards, charge accounts and personal loans. Husband and Wife agree to hold each other harmless and indemnify the other as to any such debts. 13. BANKRUPTCY: Husband and Wife agree that in the event that either party becomes a debtor in bankruptcy or financial reorganization proceedings of any kind while any obligations remain to be performed by that party for the benefit of the other party pursuant to the provisions of this Agreement, the debtor spouse hereby waives, releases and relinquishes any right to claim any exemption (whether granted under state or federal law) to any property remaining in the debtor as a defense to any claim made pursuant hereto by the creditor spouse. Debtor-spouse hereby assigns, transfers and conveys to the creditor-spouse an interest in all of the debtor's exempt property sufficient to meet all obligations to the creditor-spouse as set forth herein, including all attorney fees and costs incurred in the enforcement of this paragraph or any provisions of this Agreement. No obligations created by this Agreement shall be discharged or dischargeable, regardless of federal or state law to the contrary and each party waives any and all right to assert that any obligation created by this Agreement is discharged or dischargeable. 14. AFTER ACQUIRED PROPERTY: Each of the parties shall own and enjoy, independently of any claims or right of the other, all items of personal property, tangible or intangible, and/or real property, acquired by him or her, after the date of final separation, on or about January 28, 2008, with full power in him or her to dispose of the same as fully and effectively, in all respect and for all purposes, as though he or she were unmarried. 4 15. WIFE'S DEBTS: Wife represents and warrants to Husband that since the date of final separation, on or about January 28, 2008, she has not contracted or incurred any debt or liability for which Husband or his estate might be responsible and Wife further represents and warrants to Husband that she will not ontract or incur any debt or liability after the execution of this Aunt for which Husband or his estate might be responsible. Wife shall indemnify and save harmless Husband from any and all claims or demands made against Husband by reason of debts or obligations incurred by Wife. 16. HUSBAND'S DEBTS: Husband represents and warrants to Wife that since the date of final separation, on or about January 28, 2008, he has not contracted or incurred any debt or liability for which Wife or her estate might be responsible and Husband further represents and warrants to Wife that he will not contract or incur any debt or liability after the execution of this Agreement for which Wife or her estate might be responsible. Husband shall indemnify and save harmless Wife from any and all claims or demands against Wife by reason of debts or obligations incurred by Husband. 17. WAIVER OF RIGHTS: Except as otherwise stated herein, the parties hereto fully understand their rights under and pursuant to the Divorce Code, Act of 1980, as Amended February 12,1988, particularly as to alimony pendente lite, spousal support, equitable distribution of marital property, attorney fees and expenses. Both parties agree that this Agreement shall conclusively provide for the distribution of property under the said law the parties hereby waive, release and forever relinquish any further rights they may respectively have against the other for equitable distribution of marital property, attorney fees and expenses. 18. PERSONAL RIGHTS: Husband and Wife may and shall, at all times hereafter, live separate and apart. They shall be free from any control, restraint, interference or authority, direct or indirect, by the other in all respects as fully as if they were unmarried. They may reside at such place or places as they may select. Each may, for his or her separate use or benefit, engage in any business, occupation, profession or employment which to him or her may seem advisable. Husband and Wife shall not molest, harass, disturb or malign each other or the respective families of each other nor compel or attempt to compel the other to cohabitate or dwell by any means or in any manner whatsoever with him or her. 19. MUTUAL RELEASE: Except as otherwise stated herein, Husband and Wife each hereby mutually remise, release, quitclaim and forever discharge the other and the estate of each other, for all time to come, and for all purposes whatsoever, of and from any and all rights, title and interests, or claims in or against the property (including income and gain from property hereafter accruing) of the other or against the estate of each other, of whatever nature and wheresoever situate, which he or she now has or may have at any time in the future. Husband and Wife each hereby further mutually remise, release, quitclaim, waive and forever discharge the other and the estate of each other, for all time to come and for all purposes whatsoever, of and from any and all rights which either party may have, or at any time hereafter have, for past, present or future, equitable distribution of marital property, attorney 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 nature arising or which may arise under this Agreement or for the breach of any provision thereof. It is the intention of Husband and Wife to give to each other by the execution of this Agreement a full, complete and general release with respect to any and all property of any kind or nature, real, personal or mixed, which the other now owns or may hereafter acquire, except and only except all rights and agreements and obligations of whatsoever nature arising or which may arise under this Agreement or for the breach of any provision thereof. 20.WAIVER OR MODIFICATION TO BE IN WRITING: A modification or waiver of any of the terms of this Agreement shall be effective only if in writing, signed by both parties and executed with the same formality as this Agreement. No waiver of any breach hereof or default hereunder shall be deemed a waiver of any subsequent default of the same or similar nature. 21. MUTUAL COOPERATION: Each party shall, at any time and from time to time hereafter, take any and an steps and execute, acknowledge and deliver to the other party, any and all future instruments and/or documents that the other party may reasonably require for that purpose of giving full force and effect to the provisions of this Agreement. 22. INTEGRATION: This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding of the parties and supersedes any and all prior agreements and negotiations between them. There are no representations or warranties other than those expressly set forth herein. 23. AGREEMENT BINDING ON HEIRS: This Agreement shall be binding and shall inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective legatees, devises, heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns in the interest of the parties. 6 24. OTHER DOCUMENTATION: Wife and Husband covenant and agree that they will forthwith and within thirty (30) days after demand or due date, execute any and all written instruments, assignments, releases, satisfactions, duds, notes, stock certificates, or such other writings as may be necessary or desifable for the proper effectuation of this Agreement, and as their respective counsel shall mutually agree, should be so executed in order to carry out fully and effectively the terms of this Agreement. 25. NO WAIVER OF DEFAULT: This Agreement shall remain in full force and effect unless and until terminated under and pursuant to the terms of this Agreement. The failure of either party to insist upon strict performance of any of the provisions of this Agreement shall in no way affect the right of such party hereafter to enforce the same, nor shall the waiver of any subsequent default of the same or similar nature, nor shall it be construed as a waiver of strict performance of any other obligations herein. 26. BREACH: Neither party breaches any provision of this Agreement, the other party shall have the rights, at his or her election, to sue in law or in equity to enforce any rights and remedies which the party may have, and the party breaching this Agreement shall be responsible for payment of attorney fees and all costs incurred by the other in enforcing his or her rights under this Agreement. 27. SEVERABILITY: If any tenh. condition, clause or provisions 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 obligations under any one or more of the provisions herein, with the exception of the satisfaction of the conditions precedent, shall in no way avoid or alter the remaining obligations of the parties. 28. LAW OF PENNSYLVANIA APPLICABLE: This Agreement shall be construed in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. 7 29. HEADINGS NOT PART OF AGREEMENT: Any headings preceding the text of the several paragraphs/provisions and subparagraphs hereof, are inserted solely for convenience of reference and shall not constitute a part of this Agreement nor shall they affect its meaning, construction or effect. 30. DIVORCE: The parties hereto agree that their marriage is irretrievably broken, and subsequent to the filing of a Complaint in Divorce, both parties agree to enter into a mutual consent divorce under Section 3301(c) of the Pennsylvania Divorce Code of 1980, as amended February 12,1988. The parties further agree to sign the necessary documents, including the Affidavit of Consent and Waiver, at such a time after the ninety (90) days of the filing of the Complaint as either party May request. WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto, have set their hands and seals the day and year first above written. Witness: AX_ JO L. FERTAL ONATHAN L. FERTAL 8 COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA SS: COUNTY OF On this day of (-\fl\ ?!; 1 , 2008, before me, the subscriber, a Notary Public, in and for the said Commonwealth and County, came the above-named person, Jodi L. Fertal , satisfactorily proven to me to be the person whose name is subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged that she executed the same for the purposes stated herein contained and that such instrument may be filed and/or recorded. WITNESS my hand and Notarial seal. NOTARY PVBLIC MY CO SSION EXPIRES: coMM2-NMZ LM OFMN.Nmv?wu 4 k a FI M SEAL &JZAWN Fubh Mot CM& 15, 2 STATE OF SS: COUNTY OF e.. On this day of _/ 4 eA ,2008, before me, the subscriber, Notary Public, in and for the said Commonwealth and County, came the above-named person, Jonathan L. Fatal , satisfactorily proven to me to be the person whose name is subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged that he executed the same for the purpose herein contained and that such instrument may be filed and/or recorded. WITNESS my hand and Notarial Seal. NOTARY PUBLIC MY COMMISSION EXPIRES: OFFICIAL SEAL Notat y Public, State 0f WestVirginia 1.1 RACHEL M.HENDRICKS 25 Battle View Terrace Charles Town, WV 25414 ?My Commission Expires May 10, 2014 ABRAHAM LAW OFFICES 45 East Main Street, Hummelstown, PA 17036 (717) 566-9380 JODI L. FERTAL : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA V. : NO. 08 - 638 CIVIL TERM JONATHAN L. FERTAL : CIVIL ACTION - LAW Defendant : DIVORCE PRAECIPE TO TRANSMIT RECORD TO THE PROTHONOTARY: Transmit the Record, together with the following information, to the Court for the entry of a divorce decree: 1. Ground for Divorce: irretrievable breakdown under Section (x) 3301(c) ( ) 3301(d)(1) of the Divorce Code. 2. Date and manner of service of the Complaint: February 1, 2008; see attached Affidavit of Service. 3. Complete either paragraph (a) or (b): (a) Date of execution of the Affidavit of Consent required by Section 3301(c) of the Divorce Code: by Plaintiff on 5/12/08; and by Defendant on 5/8/08. (b)(1) Date of execution of the affidavit required by Section 3301(d) of the Divorce Code: (2) Date of filing and service of plaintiff s affidavit upon the Defendant 4. Related claims pending: None pursuant to May 15, 2008 Marital Settlement Agreement. Complete either paragraph (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 Plaintiff's Waiver of Notice was filed with the Prothonotary: 5/19/08. (c) Date Defendant's Waiver of Notice was filed with the Prothonotary: 5/19/08. Respectfully miffed: James W. Abraham, Esquire Abraham Law Offices 45 East Main Street Hummelstown, PA 17036 (717) 566-9380 DATE: 6/5/08 Attorney for Plaintiff, Jodi L. Fertal coo rL3,?? t C, ? J? ?y .fir=,` --? .? r ?. -? ,? ?.; ? :' ? .?? ..c IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY STATE OF PENNA. JODI L. FERTAL VERSUS JONATHAN L. FERTAL DIVORCE No. 08 - 638 DECREE IN AND NOW, ?NOy?tt... to 2008 , IT IS ORDERED AND DECREED THAT JODI L. FERTAL , PLAINTIFF, AND JONATHAN L. FERTAL ARE DIVORCED FROM THE BONDS OF MATRIMONY. , DEFENDANT, THE COURT RETAINS JURISDICTION OF THE FOLLOWING CLAIMS WHICH HAVE BEEN RAISED OF RE RD IN THIS ACTION FOR WHICH A FINAL ORDER HAS NOT YET BEEN ENTERED;k;DAQ The Marital Settlement Agreement dated May 15, 2008, attached hereto, shall be incorporated, but shall not merge, into BY T,I'4E COU ATTEST: ivorce. J. PROTHONOTARY ..SO= 0/ - f -sO. 0/ -°f