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NANCY RAJCHEL,
Plaintiff,
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PA
vs. :NO. D9- 761 C ivi l Tier
JEFFREY L. RAJCHEL, CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Defendant. IN DIVORCE
N O T I C E TO DEFEND AND CLAIM RIGHTS
YOU HAVE BEEN SUED IN COURT. If you wish to defend against the claims set forth
in the following pages, you must take prompt action. You are warned that if you fail to
do so, the case may proceed without you and a decree of divorce or annulment may be
entered against you by the court. A judgment may also be entered against you for any
other claim or relief requested in these papers by the plaintiff. You may lose money or
property or other rights important to you, including custody or visitation of your children.
When the ground for the divorce is indignities or irretrievable breakdown of the
marriage, you may request marriage counseling. A list of marriage counselors is
available in the Office of the Prothonotary at Domestic Relations Office, 13 North
Hanover Street, 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, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW.
THIS OFFICE CAN PROVIDE YOU WITH INFORMATION ABOUT HIRING A
LAWYER.
IF YOU CANNOT AFFORD TO HIRE A LAWYER, THIS OFFICE MAY BE ABLE TO
PROVIDE YOU WITH INFORMATION ABOUT AGENCIES THAT MAY OFFER
LEGAL SERVICES TO ELIGIBLE PERSONS AT A REDUCED FEE OR NO FEE.
CUMBERLAND COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION
32 SOUTH BEDFORD STREET
CARLISLE, PA 17013
s.
NANCY RAJCHEL,
Plaintiff,
vs.
JEFFREY L. RAJCHEL,
Defendant.
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PA
NO. ?- 70`f C ;d T.?...
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE
NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY OF COUNSELING
TO THE WITHIN-NAMED DEFENDANT:
You have been named as the Defendant in a Complaint in a divorce proceeding
filed in the Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County. This notice is to advise you
that in accordance with § 3302(d) of the Divorce Code, you may request the court
require you and your spouse to attend marriage counseling prior to a divorce being
handed down by the court. A list of professional marriage counselors is available at the
Domestic Relations Office, 13 North Hanover Street, Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013. You
are advised that this list is kept as a convenience to you and you are not bound to
choose a counselor from this list. All necessary arrangements and the cost of
counseling sessions are to be borne by you and your spouse.
If you desire to pursue counseling, you must make your request for counseling
within twenty days of the date on which you receive this notice. Failure to do so will
constitute a waiver of your right to request counseling.
KOPE & ASSOCIATES, LLC
BY: LESLEY J. BEAM, ESQ.
ATTORNEY I.D. 91175
4660 Trindle Road, Suite 201
Camp Hill, PA 17011
(717) 761-7573
lbeam@kopelaw.com
NANCY RAJCHEL,
Plaintiff,
vs.
JEFFREY L. RAJCHEL,
Defendant.
Attorney for Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PA
NO. OF- 'joy
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE
COMPLAINT IN DIVORCE
AND NOW comes the above-named Plaintiff, NANCY RAJCHEL, by and through
her attorney, LESLEY J. BEAM, ESQ., and makes the following Complaint in Divorce:
1. The Plaintiff is NANCY RAJCHEL, an adult individual who currently
resides at 3807 Pamay Drive, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
17050.
2. The Defendant is JEFFREY L. RAJCHEL, an adult individual who
currently resides at 6330 Run Cross Lane, Enola, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
17013.
3. Both the Plaintiff and Defendant have been bona fide residents of the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for at least six (6) months immediately previous to the
filing of this Complaint.
4. The Plaintiff and Defendant were married on November 22, 1986, in
Amarillo, Potter County, Texas.
5. The Parties separated on August 29, 2007, when Defendant moved out of
the marital home.
6. Neither Plaintiff nor Defendant has been in the military service of the
United States or its allies within the provisions of the Soldiers' and Sailors' Civil Relief
Act of the Congress of 1940 and its amendments.
7. There has been no prior action for divorce or annulment instituted by
either of the parties in this or any other jurisdiction.
8. Plaintiff has been advised of the availability of marriage counseling and
the right to request that the Court require the parties to participate in counseling.
COUNTI
REQUEST FOR A NO-FAULT DIVORCE UNDER § 3301(c) OF THE DIVORCE CODE
9. The prior paragraphs of this Complaint are incorporated herein by
reference as though set forth in full.
10. The marriage of the parties is irretrievably broken.
WHEREFORE, if both parties file affidavits consenting to a divorce after (90)
ninety days have elapsed from the date of service of this Complaint, Plaintiff respectfully
requests that the Court enter a Decree of Divorce pursuant to § 3301(c) of the Divorce
Code.
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COUNT II
REQUEST FOR A NO-FAULT DIVORCE UNDER § 3301(d) OF THE DIVORCE CODE
11. The prior paragraphs of this Complaint are incorporated herein by
reference as though set forth in full.
12. The marriage of the parties is irretrievably broken.
13. The parties are living separate and apart, and at the appropriate time
Plaintiff will submit an affidavit alleging that the Parties have lived separate and apart for
at least two (2) years as specified in § 3301(d) of the Divorce Code.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff respectfully requests that the Court enter a Decree of
Divorce pursuant to § 3301(d) of the Divorce Code.
COUNT III
REQUEST FOR EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTION OF MARITAL PROPERTY UNDER
§ 3502(a) OF THE DIVORCE CODE
14. The prior paragraphs of this Complaint are incorporated herein by
reference as though set forth in full.
15. Plaintiff and Defendant have acquired marital property as defined by the
Divorce Code, which is subject to equitable distribution pursuant to § 3502(a) of the
Divorce Code.
16. Plaintiff and Defendant have been unable to agree to the equitable
distribution of said property, as of the date of filing of this Complaint.
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17. Plaintiff requests that the Court equitably divide, distribute, or assign the
marital property between the parties.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff respectfully requests that the Court enter an order of
equitable distribution of marital property pursuant to § 3502(a) of the Divorce Code.
COUNT IV
ALIMONY
18. The prior paragraphs of this Complaint are incorporated herein by
reference as though set forth in full.
19. Plaintiff does not have the means through her own earning capacity to
maintain the standard of living the parties established during the marriage.
20. Plaintiff lacks sufficient property, including, but not limited to, any property
distributed pursuant to the Divorce Code of 1980, as amended, to provide for her
reasonable needs and that of her children.
21. Defendant maintains a substantial income that is greater than that income
which Plaintiff receives. Defendant maintains substantial extramarital property from
which he is more able to contribute to the support of Plaintiff post-divorce, in the form of
alimony in accordance with the Divorce Code of Pennsylvania.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff respectfully requests that the Court enter an Order
awarding Plaintiff from Defendant alimony in such sums as are reasonable and
adequate to support and maintain Plaintiff.
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COUNT V
ALIMONY PENDENTE LITE, COUNSEL FEES AND COSTS
22. The prior paragraphs of this Complaint are incorporated herein by
reference as though set forth in full.
23. By reason of the institution of the action to the above term and number,
Plaintiff will be and has been put to considerable expense in the preparation of her
case, in the employment of counsel, and the payment of costs.
24. Defendant's income is disproportionately higher than Plaintiffs income,
and places Defendant in the position where he is able to better litigate the matter of the
divorce as a result.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff respectfully requests that the Court grant an order upon
Defendant compelling Defendant to pay Plaintiff alimony pendente lite, counsel fees
and/or costs of litigation.
Respectfully Submitted,
KOPE ASSOCIATES
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VERIFICATION
1. Nancy Rajchel. the Plaintiff in this matter, have read the foregoing Complaint. i
verify that my a;rennents in this Complaint are true and correct and based upon my
personal krwwiedge. ' understand that any false statements herein are made subject to
the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. § 4804 relating to unswrcrn falsifications to authorities.
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BY: LESLEY J. BEAM, ESQ.
ATTORNEY I.D. 91175
4660 Trindle Road, Suite 201
Camp Hill, PA 17011
(717) 761-7573
Ibeam(ftopelaw.com
NANCY RAJCHEL,
Plaintiff,
VS.
JEFFREY L. RAJCHEL,
Defendant.
Attorney for Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PA
NO. 2008-704
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE
PRAECIPE TO REINSTATE COMPLAINT
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Kindly reinstate the Divorce Complaint in the above-captioned Civil Action
for an additional thirty days.
Respectfully Submitted,
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BY: LESLEY J. BEAM, ESQ.
ATTORNEY I.D. 91175
4660 Trindle Road, Suite 201
Camp Hill, PA 17011
(717) 761-7573
(beam@kopelaw.com
NANCY RAJCHEL,
Plaintiff,
vs.
JEFFREY L. RAJCHEL,
Defendant.
Attorney for Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PA
: NO. 2008-704
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: IN DIVORCE
AFFIDAVIT AND RETURN OF SERVICE
AND NOW comes Kope & Associates, LLC by LESLEY J. BEAM, attorney for Nancy
Rajchel, Plaintiff, and states that service of the Divorce Complaint in this matter was made by
Kope and Associates upon Defendant, Jeffrey L. Rajchel, by posting the same in the U.S. Mail,
postage prepaid, at Camp Hill, PA by Certified Mail No. 7004 2510 0007 6450 1851, Return
Receipt Requested on May 20, 2008, to his mailing address, at 2805 Old Post Road,
Harrisburg, PA 17110 which mail was received by Defendant on May 22, 2008, all in
accordance with PA.R.C.P. 412 and 403. The mailing receipt and the return receipt or true
copies thereof of the acceptance of service bearing the signature of the Defendant are attached
hereto and made part hereof, together with the cover letter mailed topefendant.
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MARITAL SEPARATION AGREEMENT
1. INTRODUCTORY PROVISION
This Agreement is made by and between Nancy L. Rajchel of Cumberland County,
Pennsylvania ("Wife") and Jeffrey L. Rajchel of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
("Husband")
2. WHEREAS CLAUSES
WHEREAS, the parties hereto are Husband and Wife, having been married on
November 22, 1986, in Amarillo, Potter County, Texas;
WHEREAS, certain differences exist between the parties and they have decided to
permanently live separate and apart from each other and they intend by this Agreement
to fully and finally settle all of their respective rights and obligations as between each
other, including, but not necessarily limited to the settling of all interests, rights and/or
obligations between them or their estates, whether arising out of their marriage,
including, but not limited to:
(a) the past, present and future support, alimony pendente lite, alimony or
maintenance of either party by the other party; and
(b) the ownership of all assets of whatever nature, including assets acquired
by either party prior to or subsequent to the date of execution of this Agreement;
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3. CONSIDERATION
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and of the mutual promises,
covenants and undertakings set forth in this Agreement and for other good and valuable
consideration, the receipt and adequacy of which is hereby acknowledged by each of
the parties hereto, Husband and Wife, intending to be legally bound hereby, covenant
and agree as follows:
SECTION I
GENERAL PROVISIONS
4. INCORPORATION OF PREAMBLE
The recitals set forth in the Preamble of this Agreement are incorporated herein and
made a part hereof as if fully set forth in the body of the Agreement.
5. DEFINITIONS
A. Divorce Code. The phrase "Divorce Code" or "Code" shall be defined as
Pennsylvania C.S.A.. Title 23, Section 101 et seq. (effective March 19, 1991).
B. Date of Execution of This Agreement. The phrase "date of execution",
"execution date" or "date of this Agreement" shall be defined as the date that the
last party signs this Agreement.
C. Date of Distribution. Except where indicated otherwise, the phrase "date
of distribution" of this Agreement shall be defined as the earlier of the date of: (1)
death of one of the parties; or (2) the thirty-first day subsequent to the date on
which an initial divorce decree is entered without an appeal having been taken,
or, if such an appeal has been taken, on the date of receipt of notice of final
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confirmation of the initial divorce decree by the appellate courts. If the distribution
date falls on a date when the court which entered the decree in divorce or to
which appeal was taken is closed for official business, then the distribution date
shall be the next day on which that court is open for official business.
D. Internal Revenue Code. The phrase "Internal Revenue Code" or "I.R.C."
shall be defined as the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, or any
successor statute thereto. References to sections of the Internal Revenue Code
shall refer to sections of the Internal Revenue Code as of the date of execution of
this Agreement.
E. Asset. The word "Asset" shall be defined as anything of value, including,
but not limited to, real and/or personal, tangible and/or intangible property and all
financial interests however held.
F. Effective Date of Agreement. This Agreement shall become effective
and binding upon both parties on the execution date of this Agreement.
6. DIVORCE DECREE
A. The parties acknowledge that their marriage is irretrievably broken and
that they will secure a mutual consent, no-fault Divorce Decree in the above
captioned divorce action.
Wife has filed a divorce action in the Court of Common Pleas of
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, Civil Term, 2008, No. 2008-704, seeking a
divorce decree pursuant to, among other provisions, Section 3301(c) of the
Domestic Relations Code.
The parties shall promptly file the affidavits and waivers required to obtain
a divorce pursuant to § 3301(c) of the Domestic Relation Code. As defined in the
Domestic Relations Code, the parties' marriage is irretrievably broken and they
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do not desire marital counseling.
The parties shall also take all legal steps (including, but not limited to, the
timely and prompt submission of all documents and the execution of appropriate
waivers of the right to file exceptions and of the right to file an appeal) necessary
to ensure that a divorce pursuant to § 3301(c) of the Domestic Relations Code is
entered as soon as possible/within one (1) month, but in any event not later than
two (2) months from the date of execution of this Agreement.
B. Responsibility for Proceeding with Divorce. Wife shall be responsible
for the prompt filing of the Praecipe to Transmit the Record and the related
required documents. Should Husband want a certified copy of the final divorce
decree, Husband shall pay the required fee to secure that document.
C. Withdrawal of Other Actions. The parties further shall take all legal
steps necessary to ensure that all pending petitions and actions between the
parties (including, but not limited to counterclaims or petitions for economic
relief), except for the divorce action referred to in Paragraph 6.A. (to the extent
necessary to obtain the divorce), are dismissed with prejudice as soon as
possible and that no similar actions are instituted, except to the extent necessary
to enforce the terms of this Agreement.
D. Penalty for Delay. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if, after the execution of
this Agreement, either party unreasonably delays or contests the obtaining of a
final, unappealed divorce decree, that party shall exonerate and indemnify the
other party against and hold the other party harmless from any liability and/or
expense, including reasonable counsel fees, incurred as a result of such delay or
contest in obtaining the decree.
7. EFFECT OF NO DIVORCE
Except as otherwise provided for in this Agreement, this Agreement shall remain in
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full force and effect even if no final decree in divorce is entered.
8. EFFECT OF DIVORCE DECREE, INCORPORATION AND MERGER
This Agreement shall continue in full force and effect after a final decree in divorce is
entered in any jurisdiction, it shall survive and not merge into any such divorce, and its
provisions shall not be affected by the entry of such a decree, surviving any such
decree and remaining independent of any such decree. The terms of this Agreement
shall be incorporated for enforcement purposes only, but not merged into the divorce
decree. The Court entering the decree shall have all of the powers of enforcement,
which, at the discretion of the non-breaching party, shall include, but not necessarily be
limited to, all of the following: for breach of contract, under theories of equity, and under
the Divorce Code, including under § 3105 (which includes contempt). The provisions of
this Agreement shall not be modifiable for any reason.
9. ADVICE OF COUNSEL
Wife has been represented by Lesley J. Beam, Esquire. Husband has chosen not to
retain legal counsel and Husband has chosen instead to negotiate directly with Wife and
Wife's counsel, notwithstanding the fact that counsel for Wife has advised him that he
has an absolute right to be represented by counsel. Husband hereby acknowledges that
he has done so willingly.
Each party represents that he or she understands that, in the absence of this
Agreement and as a matter of law: (1) as a surviving spouse, he or she might be
entitled to a greater share in the decedent's estate than is provided for in this
Agreement; and (2) as a separated and/or divorced spouse, he or she might be entitled
to greater support, maintenance, alimony pendente lite, counsel fees, costs, alimony,
distribution of property, or other financial benefits arising from the marital relationship
than is provided for in this Agreement.
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Notwithstanding the foregoing, the parties shall be bound by the terms of this
Agreement. Each of the parties further acknowledges and agrees that, with such
knowledge, and after having read this Agreement carefully and fully, this Agreement is
fair, reasonable and equitable, that it is being entered into freely, voluntarily, and in
good faith, and that its execution is not the result of any duress, undue influence,
coercion, collusion and/or improper or illegal agreement.
10. FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE
The parties confirm that each has relied on the substantial accuracy of the financial
disclosure of the other as an inducement to the execution of this Agreement, and each
party acknowledges that there has been disclosure of the parties' marital assets and
debts and the parties' respective incomes. The parties agree to waive any further
disclosure and proceed with a settlement of all financial assets and/or debts.
11. DISCLOSURE AND WAIVER OF PROCEDURAL RIGHTS
Each party understands that he or she has the right: (1) to obtain from the other
party a complete inventory or list of all of the property that either or both parties own
at this time or owned as of the date of separation; (2) to have all such property valued
by means of appraisals or otherwise; (3) to compulsory discovery to assist in the
discovery and verification of facts relevant to their respective rights and obligations,
including the right to question the other party under oath; and (4) to have a Court
hold hearings and make decisions on the matters covered by this Agreement, which
Court decision concerning the parties' respective rights and obligations might be
different from the provisions of this Agreement. Given said understanding and
acknowledgment, both parties hereby waive the foregoing procedural rights.
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12. BANKRUPTCY
The parties hereby agree that the provisions of this Agreement shall not be
dischargeable in bankruptcy and expressly agree to reaffirm any and all obligations
contained herein. In the event a party files such bankruptcy and pursuant thereto
obtains a discharge of any obligations assumed hereunder, the other party shall have
the right to declare this Agreement to be null and void and to terminate this Agreement
in which event the division of the parties' marital assets and all other rights determined
by this Agreement shall be subject to Court determination the same as if this
Agreement had never been executed by the parties.
13. MUTUAL RELEASES
Except as otherwise expressly provided in this Agreement, Wife and Husband
each do hereby mutually remise, release, quitclaim and forever discharge the other
and the estate of such other, for all time to come, and for all purposes whatsoever, of
and from the following:
A. Claims Mainst Property or Estate: Any and all right, title, interest
and/or claims in or against the other party, the property (including income and
gain from property hereafter accruing) of the other or against the estate of the
other, of whatever nature and wheresoever situated, which he or she now has
or at any time hereafter may have against the other, the estate of such other
party or the property of the other party or any part thereof, whether arising out
of any former acts, contracts, engagements or liabilities of such other.
B. Life Time Conveyances: The right to treat a lifetime conveyance by
the other as testamentary, or all other rights of a surviving spouse to
participate in a deceased spouse's estate, whether arising under the laws of
(i) the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, (ii) State, Commonwealth or Territory
of the United States, or (iii) any other country;
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C. Marital Rights: Any rights which either party may have or at any time
hereafter have for past, present or future support or maintenance, alimony,
alimony pendente lite, counsel fees, equitable distribution, costs or expenses,
whether arising as a result of the marital relation or otherwise.
D. Breach Exception: The foregoing shall not apply to all rights and
agreements and obligations of whatsoever nature arising or which may arise
under this Agreement or for the breach of any provision thereof. It is the
intention of Husband and Wife to give to each other by the execution of this
Agreement a full, complete and general release with respect to any and all
property of any kind or nature, real, personal or mixed, which the other now
owns or may hereafter acquire, except and only except, all rights and
agreements and obligations of whatsoever nature arising or which may arise
under this Agreement or for the breach of any provisions thereof.
14. WAIVER OR MODIFICATION
No modification or waiver of any of the terms hereof shall be valid unless in writing
and signed by both parties and no waiver of any breach hereof or default hereunder
shall be deemed a waiver of any subsequent default of the same or similar nature.
15. MUTUAL COOPERATION
Each party shall, at any time, and from time to time hereafter, and within five (5)
business days of request, take any and all steps and execute, acknowledge and
deliver to the other party, any and all further instruments and/or documents that the
other party may reasonably require for the purpose of giving full force and effect to the
provisions of this Agreement.
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16. AGREEMENT BINDING ON HEIRS
This Agreement shall be binding and shall inure to the benefit of the parties
hereto and their respective heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns.
17. WAIVER OF INHERITANCE RIGHTS:
Unless otherwise specifically provided in this Agreement, as of the execution
date of this Agreement, the parties hereto waive all rights of inheritance in the estate of
the other that he or she may have by virtue of the parties' marriage. The parties hereby
waive any right to elect to take against the will or trust of the other that he or she may
have by virtue of the parties' marriage.
18. 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.
19. BREACH
If for any reason either Husband or Wife fails to perform his or her obligations owed
to or for the benefit of the other party and/or otherwise breaches the terms of this
Agreement, then the other party shall have the following rights and remedies:
A. Divorce Code Remedies: The right to all remedies set forth in the
Pennsylvania Divorce Code, 23 Pa.C.S. § 3502(e), and any additional rights
and remedies that may hereafter be enacted by virtue of the amendment of
said statute or replacement thereof by any other similar laws.
B. Damages: The right to damages arising out of breach of the terms of
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this Agreement, which damages shall include reimbursement of all reasonable
attorney's fees and costs incurred as the result of the breach and in bringing the
damage action.
C. Other Remedies: Any other remedies provided for in law or in equity.
D. Consideration for Reasonable Attorneys Fees: Any award of
"reasonable attorney's fees" as used in this paragraph shall be based on
consideration of (1) the hourly rate charged; (2) the services rendered; and (3)
the necessity of the services rendered. Determination of reasonableness shall
not take into consideration the amount or nature of the obligation sought to be
enforced or any possibility of settlement for less than the obligation sought to
be enforced by the non-breaching party.
E. Breach Notice: In the event of an alleged breach of any term of this
Agreement, the aggrieved party shall provide written notice to the breaching
party and his or her counsel of his or her intent to take action to enforce his or
her rights under the Agreement and to remedy such breach. The breaching
party shall have a period of five (5) days from the mailing of such notice to cure
the alleged breach prior to the institution of any proceedings of any nature for
enforcement of this Agreement.
20. INCOME TAX MATTERS
With respect to income tax matters regarding the parties the following shall apply:
A. Prior Returns: The parties have heretofore filed joint federal and state
returns. Both parties agree that in the event any deficiency in federal, state or
local income tax is proposed, or any assessment of any such tax is made against
either of them arising out of such joint filing, the parties shall be responsible
for payment of such tax and any interest, penalty or other expense arising
therefrom in the following manner: Husband shall be responsible for payment of
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2/3 of the total tax, interest, penalty and other expense arising therefrom, and
Wife shall be responsible for payment of 1/3 of the total tax, interest, penalty and
other expense arising therefrom. In the event that any refund is received after
the execution of this Agreement, from any joint filing from a previous year, the
parties hereby agree that the refund monies received shall be split equally
between the two parties.
B. Current Returns: The parties shall file individual tax returns for the
current tax year and for every tax year hereafter.
C. Preservation of Records: Each party will keep and preserve for a
period of five (5) years from the date of their divorce all financial records
relating to the marital estate, and each party will allow the other party access to
those records as may be reasonably necessary from time to time.
D. Dependency Exemptions: Wife shall be claiming head of household
and shall receive the dependency exemptions for the parties' minor child
Lauren E. Rajchel, for so long as such exemptions may be claimed pursuant
to the Tax Code. Husband shall be entitled to claim any exemptions
permissible under the Tax Code for the parties' adult child Todd M. Rajchel,
for so long as such exemptions may be claimed pursuant to the Tax Code.
21. EFFECT OF RECONCILIATION
This Agreement shall remain in full force and effect even if the parties reconcile,
cohabit as Husband and Wife or otherwise, or attempt a reconciliation. This
Agreement shall continue in full force and effect and there shall be no modification or
waiver of any of the terms hereof unless the parties, in writing, signed by both
parties, execute a statement declaring this Agreement or any term of this Agreement
to be null and void.
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SECTION II
EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTION OF PROPERTY
22. FINAL EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTION OF PROPERTY
The parties agree that the division of all property and debts set forth in this
Agreement is equitable and in the event an action in divorce has been or is hereafter
commenced, both parties waive and relinquish the right to divide and distribute their
assets and debts in any manner not consistent with the terms set forth herein and
further waive and relinquish the right to have the Court equitably divide and distribute
their marital assets and debts. It is further the intent, understanding and agreement
of the parties that this Agreement is a full, final, complete and equitable property
division.
23. DISTRIBUTION OF PROPERTY AND DEBTS
The parties' assets and debts shall be divided and distributed as follows:
A. Real Estate
(1) 3807 Pamav Drive, Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania 17050:
Husband and Wife jointly own real estate, specifically a house and lot
known and numbered as 3807 Pamay Drive, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland
County, Pennsylvania 17050 (hereinafter the "Pamay residence"). As
regards their joint interest therein the parties agree as follows:
(a) As of the date of execution of this Agreement, Wife shall
have the right of sole possession of the Pamay residence for all
times forward.
(b) Husband and Wife have already executed a deed
transferring title of the Pamay residence into Wife's name alone. At
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present and for all times hereafter, Wife shall be the sole owner of
the Pamay residence and shall be permitted to record that deed
and take any other action with respect thereto that she deems
appropriate.
(c) There is presently outstanding against the Pamay residence
a mortgage with Fulton Bank, under the names of Wife (hereinafter
the "Pamay mortgage"). Commencing on the date of execution of
this agreement, Wife shall be solely responsible for the timely
payment of all future principal, interest and other fees due under
the Pamay mortgage.
(d) Husband shall not take any additional debt on the premises
from the date of execution of this Agreement and forward, including
but not limited to additional mortgages, or additional lines of credit.
Husband hereby agrees that any debts which he took on the
Pamay residence without the knowledge of Wife shall be his sole
responsibility and liability, and shall indemnify and defend Wife
against said debt.
(2) 6330 Run Cross Lane, Enola PA 17013• Husband owns real
estate, specifically a house and lot known and numbered as 6330 Run
Cross Lane, Enola, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17013 (hereinafter
the "Run Cross residence"), which real estate was purchased during the
marriage and thus constitutes a marital asset. As regards their joint
interest therein the parties agree as follows:
(a) As of the date of execution of this Agreement, Husband
shall have the right of sole possession of the Run Cross
residence for all times forward.
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(b) Commencing on the execution date of this Agreement, and
without regard to when bills for such items are incurred, received or
due, Husband shall be solely responsible for all past, present, or
future costs or liabilities associated with or attributable to
maintaining the Run Cross residence, including, but not limited to,
all real estate taxes, water and sewer bills, gas, electric and
telephone service, homeowners insurance, and gardening
expenses and repairs.
(c) There is presently outstanding against this Run Cross
residence a mortgage in the name of Husband alone (hereinafter
the "Run Cross mortgage"). Commencing on the date of
execution of this agreement, Husband shall be solely responsible
for the timely payment of all future principal, interest and other fees
due under the Run Cross mortgage.
(d) Husband shall indemnify and hold Wife harmless from any
liability, cost or expense, including attorneys' fees, incurred
subsequent to the execution date of this Agreement in
connection with any expense required to be made by Husband
including, but not necessarily limited to, the mortgages, property
taxes, and insurance with respect to the aforesaid Run Cross
residence.
B. Personal Property: The parties' tangible personal property including,
but without limitation with specific reference to, jewelry, clothes, furniture,
furnishings, rugs, carpets, household equipment and appliances, tools, pictures,
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books, works of art and other personal property ("the Personal Property") shall
be divided and distributed as follows:
(1) To Wife: All personal property currently in Wife's possession,
including all property currently located at the Pamay Residence,
excluding any personal property which Wife agrees to give to Husband.
(2) Wife hereby agrees to pack all items which she agrees to give to
Husband from the Pamay residence, and shall place those items in the
garage for Husband's retrieval. Wife will notify Husband when the
items are ready for removal. If Husband has not removed the items
boxed for his possession within thirty (30) days of the date of notice that
those items are ready for removal, he forfeits any ownership rights to
those possessions, and Wife shall be entitled to dispose of them as she
sees fit. Under no circumstances shall Husband enter the residence at
any point to remove items. Husband can only remove such items
boxed for his retrieval which are placed in the garage and only upon
notification from Wife that the items are ready to be retrieved. Husband
shall further notify Wife at least 24 hours in advance of the date and
time when he will be coming to retrieve the boxed items.
(3) To Husband: All personal property currently in Husband's
possession, including all property currently located at the Run Cross
residence, and those items which Wife agrees to give to Husband
according to the terms of Paragraph 22.6.(2).
C. Vehicle(s)and Vehicle Loan(s): The parties' vehicles (which shall be
defined to include automobiles, boats, snowmobiles, motorcycles, trailers,
campers and the like) owned by one or both of the parties, and loans
associated therewith, shall be divided and distributed as follows:
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(1) To Wife: Wife shall receive the parties' 2006 Lexus 300 GS,
which vehicle is currently held in her name alone and is paid for in full.
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(2) To Husband: Husband shall receive the parties' 2002 Mercedes-
Benz C320, which vehicle is currently held in his name alone, and is paid
for in full, and any other vehicle which he has obtained after the date of
separation, including but not limited to his new Lexus.
(3) Wife and Husband shall transfer title of the 2003 Toyota Celica
currently held in their names into the name of their adult son, Todd M.
Rajchel, and said vehicle shall be his sole and exclusive property.
Husband shall pay any costs associated with the transfer of title.
(4) The parties are responsible for securing and maintaining their own
automobile insurance on the vehicles assigned to each, respectively, as of
the date of execution of this Agreement, with the exception of the
responsibility of Husband to pay for the automobile insurance of the
children as delineated below in Paragraph 29.A. The parties agree that
each party will solely and fully responsible for any uncovered expenses,
costs and/or liability arising from any and all incidents and/or accidents
involving their respective vehicles.
(5) Title Transfer: After entry of the divorce decree, any vehicles
assigned above shall be titled and owned in full by whoever receives
ownership under this Agreement. If any vehicle awarded above should
be titled in the name of another party, the parties shall take all steps
required to transfer title of the vehicle into the name of the party with
whom custody of the vehicle will lay in accordance with this Agreement.
Said title transfer of any vehicle under this section must be made in
accordance with the law within ninety (90) days of the signing of this
Agreement.
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D. Bank Accounts: All funds in joint and separate accounts, including but
not limited to savings, checking, and money market accounts, should be divided
and distributed as follows:
(1) To Wife: Any funds in Wife's separate accounts, and all
remaining funds in the parties' joint account at Fulton Bank (hereinafter
the "Fulton account").
(2) To Husband: Any funds in Husband's separate accounts.
(3) Husband currently has arranged for payments for certain of his
expenses to be directly drawn from the Fulton account. Wife has paid
these expenses since the parties' separation; repayment of such is
required and is specified below in Paragraph 22. J.
Husband shall arrange to have these expenses paid by alternate
means, no later than thirty (30) days from the date of execution of this
Agreement. Wife shall not be responsible for the costs of any overdrafts
from the Fulton account if Husband continues to have these expenses
withdrawn from the Fulton account after thirty (30) days have passed from
the date of execution. Husband shall pay any penalty, fee or other cost
incurred should he fail to cancel his current bank drafts from the Fulton
account and shall indemnify and protect Wife from any liability for failure to
do so.
Wife shall be able to close the Fulton account at any time after
thirty (30) days have passed from the date of execution of this Agreement.
Husband shall cooperate and execute any documentation required to
facilitate the closing of the Fulton account.
All monies in the Fulton account shall be deemed the property of
Wife. Husband shall have no claim to the contents of the Fulton account.
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(4) As of the date of execution of this Agreement, the parties have
already closed all other joint checking and savings accounts, other than
the Fulton account, and the monies contained within those accounts have
already been distributed to the mutual satisfaction of the parties.
E. Investments: The parties' shares of stock, brokerage accounts and other
investments (the "Investments"), which shall be defined to specifically exclude all
forms of retirement plans, shall be divided and distributed as follows:
(1) To Wife:
(a) Wife shall receive any and all shares, accounts, and/or
investments currently held in Wife's name alone.
(b) Wife has already received the entirety of the funds in the
parties' joint investment account at Team Financial, said account
number ending in ****1528, as of the date of execution of this
Agreement. Wife shall be entitled to retain all contents of this
account, and any interest or income earned thereon.
(2) To Husband: Husband shall receive any and all shares, accounts,
and/or investments currently in Husband's name alone, specifically
including all monies currently held in Husband's investment account at
Team Financial, said account number ending in ****1536.
F. Life Insurance:
(1) Husband currently carries a life insurance policy through Team
Financial, with a $250,000.00 death benefit. Husband shall continue said
policy and shall continue to name either Wife or the parties' children (Todd
M. Rajchel and Lauren E. Rajchel) as the sole beneficiary or joint
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beneficiaries, respectively, of this policy. No party other than Wife or the
parties' children shall be named as a beneficiary to this policy.
(2) Wife currently carries a life insurance policy through Team
Financial, with a $250,000.00 death benefit. Wife shall continue said
policy and shall continue to name either Husband or the parties' children
(Todd M. Rajchel and Lauren E. Rajchel) as the sole beneficiary or joint
beneficiaries, respectively, of this policy. No party other than Husband or
the parties' children shall be named as a beneficiary to this policy.
G. Debts: The parties' marital debts, loans, credit cards and other
obligations, not otherwise divided and distributed herein, shall be divided and
distributed as follows:
(1) To Wife: Wife shall be solely liable for any and all debts held in
Wife's name only.
(2) To Husband: Husband shall be solely liable for any and all debts
held in Husband's name only.
(3) The parties hereby agree that no joint debts exist as of the date
of execution of this Agreement. In the event that one party has incurred
debt in the name of the other party, specifically including the acquisition
of a credit card account or other account in the names of both parties,
the party which incurred the debt shall immediately pay said debt in full,
to be paid no later than ten (10) business days from the date of
execution of this Agreement.
H. Retirement Plans: The parties' Pension Plan, Retirement Plan, IRA
Account, Profit Sharing Plan, 401(K) Plan, Keogh Plan, Stock Plan, Deferred
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Savings Plan, any employee benefit plan and/or any other retirement type plans
(the "Retirement Plans") shall be divided and distributed as follows:
(1) To Wife: Any and all monies contained in retirement plans in
Wife's name alone, specifically including any retirement plans held for
Wife through her employment.
(2) To Husband: Any and all monies contained in retirement plans in
Husband's name alone, specifically including any retirement plans held for
Husband through his employment.
1. Business Interests:
(1) Mid-Penn Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
(a) Wife hereby waives any right, title and/or interest that she
may have in Mid-Penn Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, a business
owned in part or in full by Husband.
(b) Wife hereby acknowledges that she will sign any necessary
documents in order to transfer any legal interest that she may have
in the aforesaid business entity, including, but not limited to, stock
certificates, shareholder agreements, powers of attorney, and/or tax
returns.
(c) From the date of execution of this Agreement, Husband shall
retain all right, title and/or interest in and to the aforesaid business
entity as his sole and exclusive property.
(d) Wife hereby waivers valuation of the business, as Husband
has waived valuation of her business, for an amicable and
expedient resolution to the parties' impending divorce.
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(2) Kearns & Ashby D.D.S..:
(a) Husband hereby waives any right, title and/or interest that he
may have in Kearns & Ashby D.D.S, a business owned in part or in
full by Wife.
(b) Husband hereby acknowledges that he will sign any
necessary documents in order to transfer any legal interest that he
may have in the aforesaid business entity, including, but not limited
to, stock certificates, shareholder agreements, powers of attorney,
and/or tax returns.
(c) From the date of execution of this Agreement, Wife shall
retain all right, title and/or interest in and to the aforesaid business
entity as her sole and exclusive property.
(d) Husband hereby waivers valuation of the business, as Wife
has waived valuation of his business, for an amicable and
expedient resolution to the parties' impending divorce.
J. Cash Disbursement from Husband to Wife: Husband shall make the
following lump sum payment to Wife:
(1) Husband shall pay the sum of twenty four thousand, four
hundred and thirty two dollars and twenty cents ($24,432.20) to Wife,
no later than seven (7) days from the date of execution of this
Agreement.
(2) Payment shall be made by check payable to Nancy L. Rajchel.
(3) Payment must be received by Wife no later than seven (7) days
from the date of execution of this Agreement.
(4) In the event that Husband fails to make this cash payment in full
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and on time as required in this Agreement, Husband shall be required
to pay to Wife interest on the amount unpaid at the rate of 18% per
annum.
(5) The aforementioned cash payment shall reflect equitable
distribution of the marital estate, in consideration of a withdrawal of
$40,000 by Husband from the parties' joint financial account for the
purpose of initiating the business identified in Paragraph 23.1.(1), and
for reimbursement of certain payments made by Wife for expenses of
Husband through the Fulton account, totaling 4,432.20 as of November
16, 2009. As this payment constitutes equitable distribution of the
marital estate, not alimony, this payment shall not be construed as
taxable income to Wife, and this payment cannot be deducted by
Husband for tax purposes.
(6) In the event that Wife makes any additional payments for
expenses of Husband through the Fulton account on or after November
16, 2009, Husband shall promptly submit reimbursement in full of all
payments made by Wife no later than five (5) days from the date that
the draft is made from the bank.
24. MISCELLANEOUS DISTRIBUTION PROVISIONS:
The following miscellaneous provision shall apply to the distribution of the
parties' marital assets and debts:
A. As Is Condition: Except as otherwise specifically herein provided,
and with respect to the transfer of any tangible assets provided for in this
Marital Agreement, the parties acknowledge that he or she have had the
opportunity to inspect and view the assets that he or she is to receive as his or
her sole and separate property and he or she is fully aware of the condition of
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such tangible asset and is receiving those assets in "as is" physical condition,
without warranty or representation by or from the other party.
B. Waiver. Each of the parties specifically waives, releases, renounces
and forever abandons whatever right, title and interest they may have in any
property that is to become the sole and separate property of the other party
pursuant to the terms of this Agreement.
C. Liens: In the event any asset is subject to a lien or encumbrance the
party receiving the asset as his or her property shall take it subject to said lien
and/or encumbrance and shall be solely responsible and liable therefore.
D. Debt Balances and Prior Payments: Any debt herein described shall be
deemed to include the current balance owed on the debt. Unless otherwise
herein specifically provided, there shall be no adjustment in the distribution
provisions for the payment of any portion of the marital debts prior to the
execution of this Agreement, whether or not that debt or the prior payment
thereof is specifically referenced in this Paragraph, said payment having been
taken into consideration in determining the distribution of marital assets and
debts herein provided.
E. Indemnification: Any party assuming an obligation pursuant to the terms
of this Agreement shall indemnify, protect and hold the other party harmless
from and against any and all liability thereunder, including, but not limited to, any
attorney's fees and costs incurred by the other party as the result of defending
against the obligation and/or enforcing the provisions of this indemnification.
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F. Cancellation of Joint Debts: Any joint debt shall be cancelled so that
neither party can make any further charges thereunder, and if said charges are
made in violation of this Agreement, then the party incurring said charge shall
immediately repay the same.
G. Non-Disclosed Liability: Any liability not disclosed in this Agreement
shall be the sole responsibility of the party who has incurred or may hereafter
incur it, and the party incurring or having incurred said debt shall pay it as it
becomes due and payable.
H. No Further Joint Debt: From the date of this Agreement, each party shall
only use those credit accounts or incur such further obligations for which that
party is individually and solely liable and the parties shall cooperate in closing
any remaining accounts which provide for joint liability.
I. No Additional Debt: Each party represents and warrants to the other
party that since the separation he or she has not, and in the future he or she
will not, contract or incur any debt or liability for which the other party or the
other party or the other party's estate might be responsible.
SECTION III
COUNSEL FEES, SPOUSAL SUPPORT, APL. AND ALIMONY
25. COUNSEL FEES:
Each party hereby agrees to be solely responsible for his or her own counsel fees,
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costs and expenses. Neither shall seek any contribution thereto from the other party
except as otherwise expressly provided herein.
26. HEALTH INSURANCE FOR WIFE AND HUSBAND:
Husband currently provides health insurance coverage for himself. Wife
currently provides health insurance coverage for herself. The parties hereby agree that
as of the date of execution of this Agreement, and for all times forward, no party shall be
responsible for the costs of health care coverage of the other.
SECTION IV
CHILD SUPPORT and PROVISIONS FOR CHILDREN
27. CHILD SUPPORT: The parties hereto are the natural parents of Todd M.
Rajchel, an adult male child, born on May 24, 1987, and Lauren E. Rajchel, a minor
female child born February 14, 1993 (hereinafter the "children"). The parties do not
at this time intend for an order of support to be entered for the support of Lauren E.
Rajchel.
28. MEDICAL INSURANCE FOR CHILDREN
A. Wife has been providing medical and other health insurance coverage for
the parties' child, Lauren E. Rajchel (hereinafter the "child"), through her
employment.
B. Husband shall pay 66.67% of all unreimbursed medical expenses for the
children, so long as the children are able to be claimed as dependents. Wife
shall pay the remainder of the unreimbursed medical expenses for the children,
for so long as the children are able to be claimed as dependents. For the
purposes of this paragraph, the term "unreimbursed medical expenses" shall
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mean all necessary medical, dental and optical expenses, co-payments,
deductibles and prescriptions, including orthodontic, psychiatric, psychological
and chiropractic care. If Wife makes payment of any "unreimbursed medical
expenses", Husband shall reimburse Wife for the payment in full within seven (7)
days of the request for reimbursement.
C. Husband shall also be responsible for payment of 66.67% of all premiums
paid for the children's health insurance, for so long as the children are able to be
claimed as dependents. Wife shall inform Husband of the cost of his share of the
premium, and Husband shall remit payment for his portion of these premiums on
the 1$t of the month to Wife.
29. OTHER EXPENSES FOR CHILDREN:
A. Automobile Insurance: Husband shall pay 66.67% of the automobile
insurance on the children's vehicles, until such time as the children are no
longer able to be claimed as dependents, and Wife shall pay the remainder. If
Wife makes payment of any portion of the children's automobile insurance,
Husband shall reimburse Wife for payment in full within seven (7) days of the
request for reimbursement.
30. ARRANGEMENTS FOR COLLEGE: As stated above, the parties hereto are
the natural parents of Todd M. Rajchel, an adult male child, born on May 24, 1987,
and Lauren E. Rajchel, a minor female child born February 14, 1993 (hereinafter the
"children").
A. Husband hereby agrees to pay 2/3 of the tuition, room and board for the
children's post-secondary education in an accredited undergraduate college or
university; provided, however, that any grants, loans, and educational funds
established on behalf of the child shall be utilized first. Husband's obligation
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under this paragraph is conditioned upon the children's full time attendance of
classes and attainment of passing grades. Husband's obligations under this
paragraph shall terminate upon each child's completion of his or her
undergraduate degree, withdrawal from full time enrollment, 23?d birthday, or
the death of the child or Husband, whichever occurs first.
B. Wife hereby agrees to pay 1/3 of the tuition, room and board for both of
the parties' children's post-secondary education in an accredited
undergraduate college or university; provided, however, that any grants,
loans, and educational funds established on behalf of the child shall be
utilized first. Wife's obligation under this paragraph is conditioned upon the
children's full time attendance of classes and attainment of passing grades.
Wife's obligations under this paragraph shall terminate upon each child's
completion of his or her undergraduate degree, withdrawal from full time
enrollment, 23rd birthday, or the death of the child or Wife, whichever occurs
first.
C. Neither party shall bear any obligation to contribute to the payment of
tuition, room or board for the children's advanced degree education, i.e.
education beyond a bachelor's degree.
D. Either party shall be relieved of his or her obligation under this
Agreement where said party becomes disabled and is unable to work.
SECTION V
CLOSING PROVISIONS AND EXECUTION
31. NO INTENDED THIRD-PARTY BENEFICIARIES
This Agreement constitutes a contract binding between the aforementioned
parties and those parties only. This Agreement provides rights and obligations only
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to the aforementioned parties. To the extent that this Agreement may benefit
another party other than Husband or Wife either directly or indirectly, said party
constitutes merely an incidental beneficiary of the Agreement and will be restricted
from pursuing legal action should either Husband or Wife breach or allegedly breach
this Agreement in any way.
32. DOCUMENT EXECUTION: Wife and Husband covenant and agree that they
will forthwith and within at most five (5) days after demand therefore, execute any
and all written instruments, assignments, releases, satisfactions, deeds, notes or
other writings as may be necessary or desirable for the proper effectuation of this
Agreement, and which shall be executed in order to carry out fully and effectively the
terms of this Agreement. Such documents include, but are not limited to, an affidavit
of consent, a life insurance change of beneficiary, a life insurance application,
deeds, trusts, mortgage applications or refinancing documentation, bank account or
safe deposit box releases, checks, Escrowee letters of direction, IRS forms and
other tax forms, transfers of automobile, boat or other assets involving certificates of
title, letters to creditors, and health insurance documents.
33. JURISDICTION: This Agreement shall be construed in accordance with the
laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. While the parties understand that they
may from time to time remove themselves from the jurisdiction, it is their
understanding and their intention that this Agreement shall be valid and effective
without respect to where the parties are domiciled at any time in the future, or where
in the world property owed or controlled by either party is located. If, under the laws
of any other jurisdiction either party would be entitled to any right, power or interest
under the laws of that jurisdiction, then only to the extent necessary to effect a
complete waiver, release or relinquishment of such right, power or interest, and
e-bv effectuate this Agreement, the laws of such jurisdiction shall apply.
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If one or more provisions of this Agreement shall be held invalid or
unenforceable under the laws of any jurisdiction, the parties intend that such
invalidity or unenforceability shall not affect the remaining provisions, which shall
nonetheless be valid and enforceable. If it is necessary that any invalid provision be
replaced in order to interpret properly the remaining provisions of the Agreement,
any such invalid provision shall be replaced by a valid provision which fulfills as
closely as possible the intent and purposes of the invalid provision. It is intended by
the parties that no additional rights be conferred on them other than as set forth in
this Agreement by the laws of any jurisdiction whatsoever.
34. 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 continue in full force, effect and operation.
35. COUNTERPARTS. This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, each
of which shall be deemed to be an original, but all of which shall constitute one and
the same agreement.
36. HEADINGS. The paragraph headings and other captions used in this
Agreement are been inserted for convenience and reference only, and do not constitute
matter to be construed in interpreting this Agreement, nor shall they be considered to
modify the provisions which they precede.
37. BINDING EFFECT. By signing this Agreement, each party acknowledges
having read and understood the entire agreement, and each party acknowledges
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that the provisions of this Agreement shall be binding upon the parties as if they
were ordered by the Court after a full hearing.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto, intending to be legally bound hereby,
have signed, sealed and acknowledged this Agreement the day and year below
written.
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COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
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COUNTY OF i )
On this, the J &day of RP ' I _, 2010, before me, a Notary Public, the
undersigned officer, personally appeared Nancy L. Rajchel, known to me (or satisfactorily
proven) to be the person whose name is subscribed to the foregoing Marital Settlement
Agreement and acknowledged that she executed the same for the purposes therein contained.
IN WITNESS THEREOF, I hereunto set my hand and official seal.
Notary Public: " , .- 'Q
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
NOTARIAL SEAL
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA GINGER L. GONTZ. NOTARY PUBLIC
CITY OF HARRISBURG. DAUPHIN COUNTY
) SS: MY COMMISSION EXPIRES MAY 17, 2012
COUNTY OF l)AtkpA/ )
On this, the _7 day of &jtj 2010, before me, a Notary Public, the
undersigned officer, personally appeared Jeffrey L. Rajchel, known to me (or satisfactorily
proven) to be the person whose name is subscribed to the foregoing Marital Settlement
Agreement and acknowledged that he executed the same for the purposes therein contained.
IN WITNESS THEREOF, I hereunto set my hand and official seal.
Notary Public: 10?_4?
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NOTA''RIAL SEAL
Samuel S. Lindenberg-Notary Public
Susquehanna Up., Dauphin County
MY COMMISSION EXPIRES FEB. 26, 2013
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NANCY RAJCHEL, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON S°
Plaintiff, : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PA
vs. NO. 2008-704j
JEFFREY L. RAJCHEL, CIVIL ACTION - LAW ca c
Defendant. IN DIVORCE
AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT
1. A complaint in divorce under § 3301(c) of the Divorce Code was filed on January
31, 2008, and reinstated on May 15, 2008.
2. The complaint was served by certified mail, said mail receipt being signed by
Defendant Jeffrey L. Rajchel on May 20, 2008.
3. The marriage of plaintiff and defendant is irretrievably broken and at least ninety
(90) days have elapsed from the date of filing and service of the complaint.
4. 1 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.
§ 4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
Date:
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NANCY L. RAJCHEL, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON P
Plaintiff, : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PA
vs. NO. 2008-704
JEFFREY L. RAJCHEL, CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Defendant. IN DIVORCE
WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO
REQUEST ENTRY OF A DIVORCE DECREE
UNDER § 3301(c) AND § 3301(d) OF THE DIVORCE CODE
1. I consent to the entry of a final decree in 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 affidavit are true and correct. I
understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S.
§ 4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
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Date:
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4cyyNa WVbaajchel
NANCY RAJCHEL,
Plaintiff,
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
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JEFFREY L. RAJCHEL, CIVIL ACTION - LAW
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AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT _ co
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i-1. A complaint in divorce under § 3301(c) of the Divorce Code was filed on January
31, 2008, and reinstated on May 15, 2008.
2. The complaint was served by certified mail, said mail receipt being signed by
Defendant Jeffrey L. Rajchel on May 20, 2008.
3. The marriage of plaintiff and defendant is irretrievably broken and at least ninety
(90) days have elapsed from the date of filing and service of the complaint.
4. 1 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.
§ 4904 relating to unsworn falsification to
Date: '
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2010 APIA 29 9 8: 4J
NANCY L. RAJCHEL,
Plaintiff,
vs.
JEFFREY L. RAJCHEL,
Defendant.
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PA
NO. 2008-704
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE
WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO
REQUEST ENTRY OF A DIVORCE DECREE
UNDER § 3301(c) AND § 3301(d) OF THE DIVORCE CODE
1. 1 consent to the entry of a final decree in 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 affidavit are true and correct.
understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S.
§ 4904 relating to unsworn falsification to autho
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NANCY L. RAJCHEL, )
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JEFFREY L. RAJCHEL, ) CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Defendant ) IN DIVORCE
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TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Transmit the record, together with the following information, to the court for entry of a divorce
decree:
1. Ground for divorce: Irretrievable breakdown under §3301(c) of the Divorce Code.
2. Date and manner of service of the complaint: Complaint was served on Jeffrey L.
Rajchel, Defendant, pro se, by certified mail on May 20, 2008; Affidavit and Return of
Service was filed on June 12, 2008.
3. Date of execution of the affidavit of consent required by §3301(c) of the Divorce
Code: by plaintiff, April 14, 2010; by defendant, April 15, 2010.
4. Related claims pending: All claims resolved by Marital Settlement Agreement
executed on April 14, 2010 and filed to this Court on April 15, 2010.
5. Date plaintiffs Waiver of Notice in §3301(c) Divorce was filed with the prothonotary:
on April 15, 2010; date defendant's Waiver of Notice in §3301(c) Divorce
was filed with the prothonotary: XHOWETT, y herewith.
Date:
rn, Esquire
SSINGER & HOLST, P.C.
130 Walnut Street, P. O. Box 810
Harrisburg, PA 17108
Telephone: (717) 234-2616
Counsel for Plaintiff, Nancy L. Rajchel
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NANCY L. RAJCHEL
V.
JEFFREY L. RAJCHEL NO 2008-704
DIVORCE DECREE
AND NOW, /4z 0 , it is ordered and decreed that
NANCY L. RAJCHEL plaintiff, and
JEFFREY L. RAJCHEL , defendant, are divorced from the
bonds of matrimony.
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.")
None. A Marital Separation Agreement executed by the parties on April 14, 2010 is hereby
incorporated into the Divorce Decree for enforcement purposes only, but not merged.
By the Court,
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