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HEATHER S. BAUM,
Plaintiff
V.
JEREMY E. BAUM,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. C)8- 8#7,A Civil lean
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE
NOTICE TO DEFEND AND CLAIM RIGHTS
You have been sued in court. If you wish to defend against the claims set forth in the following
pages, you must take prompt action. You are warned that if you fail to do so, the case may proceed
without you and a decree of divorce or annulment may be entered against you by the court. A judgment
may also be entered against you for any other claim or relief requested in these papers by the Plaintiff.
You may lose money or property or other rights important to you, including custody or visitation of
your children.
When the ground for the divorce is indignities or irretrievable breakdown of the marriage, you
may request marriage counseling. A list of marriage counselors is available in the Office of the
Prothonotary at the Cumberland County Courthouse, Carlise, PA 17013.
IF YOU DO NOT FILE A CLAIM FOR ALIMONY, DIVISION OF PROPERTY,
LAWYER'S FEES OR EXPENSES BEFORE A DIVORCE OR ANNULMENT IS
GRANTED, YOU MAY LOSE THE RIGHT TO CLAIM ANY OF THEM. YOU
SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU DO NOT
HAVE A LAWYER OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE
OFFICES SET FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL
HELP.
CUMBERLAND COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION
2 LIBERTY AVENUE
CARLISLE, PA 17013
(717) 249-3166 OR (800) 990-9108
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HEATHER S. BAUM,
Plaintiff
V.
JEREMY E. BAUM,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
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CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE
COMPLAINT IN DIVORCE
COUNT I - DIVORCE UNDER SECTION 3301(c) OR SECTION 3301(d) OF THE
DIVORCE CODE
1. Plaintiff is Heather S. Baum, an adult individual who currently resides at 42 Cardinal
Drive, Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17324.
2. Defendant is Jeremy E. Baum, an adult individual who currently resides at 393 Oxford
Road, Gardners, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17324.
3. The parties have been bona fide residents in the Commonwealth for at least six (6)
months immediately previous to the filing of this Complaint.
4. Plaintiff and Defendant were married on December 26, 2003 in Cumberland County,
Pennsylvania.
5. There have been no prior actions of divorce or annulment between the parties.
6. The marriage is irretrievably broken.
7. Defendant is an active member of the Army Reserves.
8. Plaintiff has been advised that counseling is available and the Plaintiff may have the right
to request that the Court require the parties to participate in counseling.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff respectfully requests the Honorable Court to enter a
Decree of Divorce.
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COUNT II - DIVORCE UNDER SECTION 3301(a)(6) OF THE DIVORCE CODE
9. Paragraphs 1 through 7 of the Complaint are incorporated herein by reference as though
fully set forth.
10. Defendant offered such indignities to Plaintiff, the injured and innocent spouse, as to
render her condition intolerable and her life burdensome.
1 1. This action is not collusive.
12. Plaintiff has been advised of the availability of counseling and that Plaintiff and
Defendant have the right to request the Court to require the parties to participate in such
counseling.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff respectfully requests the Honorable Court to enter a
Decree of Divorce pursuant to Section 3301(a)(6) of the Divorce Code.
COUNT III - REQUEST FOR EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTION OF MARITAL PROPERTY
13. Paragraphs 1 through 12 of the Complaint are incorporated herein by reference as though
full set forth.
14. Plaintiff and Defendant have acquired property, both real and personal, during their
marriage from the date of said marriage until the date of separation.
15. Plaintiff is and has always been willing to negotiate a fair and reasonable settlement of all
matter with Defendant.
16. As of this date no settlement has been reached, and Plaintiff and Defendant have been
unable to agree as to an equitable distribution of said property.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff respectfully request the Honorable Court to equitably
distribute the marital property of the parties.
Respectfully submitted,
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By:
FFr)(nk C. Sluzis, Esquire
# 43829
Scaringi & Scaringi, P.C
2000 Linglestown Road, Suite 106
Harrisburg, PA 17110
Phone: (717) 657-7770
Fax: (717) 657-7797
Email: frankAscaringilaw.com
VERIFICATION
I verify that the facts set forth in the foregoing pleading are true and correct to the best of my
knowledge, information and belief.
I understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S.
Section 4904, relating to unworn falsification to authorities.
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Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. NO. 08-872 CIVIL TERM
JEREMY E. BAUM, CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Defendant IN DIVORCE
PROOF OF SERVICE
I, Robert D. Turgyan for Scaringi & Scaringi, do hereby certify that a true copy of
the Complaint for Custody in the above-captioned Custody Action has been duly served
upon the following by depositing the same in the United States Mail, First Class Postage
Prepaid, Certified, Return Receipt Requested on February 13, 2008 as follows:
Jeremy E. Baum
393 Oxford Road
Gardners, PA 17324
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HEATHER S. BAUM,
Plaintiff
V.
JEREMY E. BAUM,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PA
No. 08-872
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE
NOTICE TO DEFEND AND CLAIM RIGHTS
YOU HAVE BEEN SUED IN COURT. If you wish to defend against the claims set
forth in the following pages, you must take prompt action. You are warned that if you fail to do so,
the case may proceed without you and a decree of divorce or annulment may be entered against you
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 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, Cumberland County Courthouse, One Courthouse Square, Carlisle, Pennsylvania
17013.
IF YOU DO NOT FILE A CLAIM FOR ALIMONY, DIVISION OF PROPERTY,
LAWYERS'S FEES OR EXPENSES BEFORE A DIVORCE OR ANNULMENT IS
GRANTED, YOU MAY LOSE THE RIGHT TO CLAIM ANY OF THEM.
YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU
DO NOT HAVE A LAWYER OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE
THE OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL
HELP.
CUMBERLAND COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION
32 SOUTH BEDFORD
CARL ISLE, PA 17013
(717) 249-3166 OR (800)990-9108
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Michelle L Sommer, Expire
Attorney LD. No.: 93034
36 South Hanover Sheet
Car,Ysle, PA 17013
(717) 249-0900
HEATHER S. BAUM,
Plaintiff
V.
JEREMY E. BAUM,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
DOCKET NO.: 08-872
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE
DEFENDANT'S ANSWER TO COMPLAINT IN DIVORCE
AND NOW this D day of March, 2008, comes the Defendant, Jeremy E. Baum, by and
through his undersigned counsel, Michelle L. Sommer, of Abom & Kutulakis, L.L.P., and who
respectfully sets forth the following Answer and Counterclaim to Plaints Copolaint in Divorce and avers the
following:
ANSWER to COUNT I - DIVORCE under SECTION 3301(c)
or SECTION 3301(4) of the DIVORCE CODE
1. Admitted.
2. Admitted.
3. Admitted.
4. Admitted.
5. Admitted.
6. Admitted.
7. Admitted.
8. Respondent is unable to admit or deny this averment.
ANSWER to COUNT II - DIVORCE under SECTION 3301(a)(6)
of the DIVORCE CODE
9. No response is required for this averment.
10. Denied. It is specifically denied that the Plaintiff is an injured and innocent spouse to the
extent to render her condition intolerable and her life burdensome.
11. Denied. It is specifically denied that this action is not collusive.
12. Respondent is unable to admit or deny this averment.
ANSWER to COUNT III - REQUEST for EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTION
of MARITAL PROPERTY
13. No response is required for this averment.
14. Admitted.
15. Respondent is unable to admit or deny this averment.
16. Admitted.
COUNTERCLAIM under SECTION 3301(a)(2) of the DIVORCE CODE
17. Defendant seeks a divorce pursuant to the provisions of the Divorce Code, §3301(a)(2) in
that:
a. Defendant is the innocent and injured spouse as the Plaintiff has committed adultery.
b. As a result the marriage is irretrievable broken.
c. Plaintiff and Defendant have lived separate and apart since November 1, 2007 and
continue to do so.
18. Defendant has been advised that counseling is available and that Defendant may have the
right to request that the court require the parties to participate in such counseling.
WHEREFORE, Defendant respectfully requests that this Honorable Court enter a Decree of
Divorce on his behalf.
Respectfully submitted,
ABOM & KUTULAKIS, L.L.P.
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Date Michelle L. Somm squire
Attorney I.D. No.: 93034
36 South Hanover Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 249-0900
Attorney for the Defendant
I, JEREMY E. BAUM, verify that the statements made in this Defendant's Answer to
Complaint in Divorce and Counterclaim under Section 3301(a)(2) are true and correct to the best of my
knowledge, information, and belief. 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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J REMY . BAUM
AND NOW, this 6W day of March, 2007, I, Michelle L. Sommer, Esquire of ABOM &
KUTULAKIS, L.L.P., hereby certify that I did serve or cause to be served a true and correct copy of
the foregoing Defendant's Answer to Complaint in Divorce and Counterclaim under Section 3301(a)(2)
to the Plaintiff by First Class U.S. Mail at the following address:
Frank C. Sluzis, Esquire
Scaringi & Scaringi, P.C.
2000 Linglestown Road
Suite 106
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17110
Attorney for the Plaintiff
Michelle L. Sommer, squire
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HEATHER S. BAUM, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. NO. 08-872 CIVIL TERM
JEREMY E. BAUM, CIVIL ACTION -LAW
Defendant IN DIVORCE
REPLY TO NEW MATTER
17 a. Denied. It is denied that Defendant is the innocent and injured spouse and
that Plaintiff has committed adultery. On the contrary, Defendant offered such
indignities to Plaintiff as to render her condition intolerable and her life burdensome.
17 b. Admitted in part, denied in part. It is admitted that the marriage is
irretrievably broken. However, it is denied that the marriage is irretrievably broken as a
result of Plaintiff committing adultery. It is specifically denied that Plaintiff has
committed adultery. It is further denied that Defendant is the innocent and injured
spouse.
17 c. Admitted.
18. After reasonable investigation Plaintiff is without knowledge or information
sufficient to form a belief as to the truth of the averment; therefore, said averment is
denied and strict proof thereof is demanded at time of trial, if relevant.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff prays your Honorable Court to dismiss Defendant's New
Matter with prejudice.
Respectfully submitted,
P.C.
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Fr C. Sluzis, Esquire
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Scaringi & Scaringi, P.C
2000 Linglestown Road, Suite 106
Harrisburg, PA 17110
Phone: (717) 657-7770
Fax: (717) 657-7797
Email: frankaa,scaringilaw.com
HEATHER S. BAUM,
Plaintiff
V.
JEREMY E. BAUM,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: NO. 08-872 CIVIL TERM
: CIVIL ACTION -LAW
: IN DIVORCE
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
AND NOW, this / :2 day of March, 2008, I, Frank C. Sluzis, Esquire,
do hereby state that I served a true and correct copy of the foregoing document upon the
following individual in the manner indicated.
VIA FIRST CLASS U.S. MAIL, POSTAGE PRE-PAID
Michelle L. Sommer, Esquire
Abom & Kutulakis, LLP
36 South Hanover Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
I verify that the facts set forth in the foregoing pleading are true and correct to the
best of my knowledge, information and belief.
I understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18
Pa.C.S. Section 4904, relating to unworn falsification to authorities.
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notary public, personally appeared the above affiant known to me to be the person whose
name is subscribed to the within document and acknowledged that he / she executed the
foregoing for the purpose therein contained.
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Plaintiff
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JEREMY E. BAUM,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
DOCKET NO. 08-872 CIVIL TERM
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE
AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT
A Complaint in Divorce under Section 3301(c) of the Divorce Code was filed on
February 6, 2008.
The marriage of Plaintiff and Defendant is irretrievably broken and ninety (90)
days have elapsed from the date of filing and service of the Complaint.
I consent to the entry of a final decree of divorce after service of notice of
intention to request entry of the decree.
I verify that the statements made in this Affidavit are true and correct. I
understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S.
Section 4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
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JEREMY E. BAUM,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
DOCKET NO. 08-872 CIVIL TERM
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE
WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REQUEST ENTRY OF A DIVORCE
DECREE UNDER SECTION 3301(c) OF THE DIVORCE CODE
1. I consent to the entry of a final decree of divorce without notice.
2. I understand that I may lose rights concerning alimony, division of property,
lawyer's fees or expenses if I do not claim them before a divorce is granted.
3. I understand that I will not be divorced until a divorce decree is entered by the
Court and that a copy of the decree will be sent to me immediately after it is
filed with the Prothonotary.
I verify that the statements made in this Affidavit are true and correct. I
understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S.
Section 4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
DOCKET NO. 08-872 CIVIL TERM
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE
AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT
A Complaint in Divorce under Section 3301(c) of the Divorce Code was filed on
February 6, 2008.
The marriage of Plaintiff and Defendant is irretrievably broken and ninety (90)
days have elapsed from the date of filing and service of the Complaint.
I consent to the entry of a final decree of divorce after service of notice of
intention to request entry of the decree.
I verify that the statements made in this Affidavit are true and correct. I
understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S.
Section 4904 relating to unworn falsification to authorities.
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
DOCKET NO. 08-872 CIVIL TERM
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE
WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REOUEST ENTRY OF A DIVORCE
DECREE UNDER SECTION 3301(c) OF THE DIVORCE CODE
1. I consent to the entry of a final decree of divorce without notice.
2. I understand that I may lose rights concerning alimony, division of property,
lawyer's fees or expenses if I do not claim them before a divorce is granted.
3. I understand that I will not be divorced until a divorce decree is entered by the
Court and that a copy of the decree will be sent to me immediately after it is
filed with the Prothonotary.
I verify that the statements made in this Affidavit are true and correct. I
understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S.
Section 4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
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MARITAL SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT
This Agreement made this X02 day of December, 2008, by and between
Jeremy E. Baum, hereinafter referred to as "Husband", and Heather L. Seibert,
hereinafter referred to as "Wife",
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, Husband and Wife were lawfully married on December 26, 2003, in
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania;
WHEREAS, a Complaint in Divorce has been filed in the Court of Common Pleas
of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania on February 6, 2008, and docketed to term and
number 08-872, Civil Term;
WHEREAS, differences have arisen between Husband and Wife in consequence
of which they have determined to live separate and apart from each other, and that they
be divorced from the bonds of matrimony;
WHEREAS, the parties desire to settle fully and finally their respective financial
and property rights and obligations as between each other, including but not limited to the
ownership and equitable distribution of real and personal property; past, present and
future, support, alimony and/or maintenance; and any and all claims which either party
has, or may have against the other or the other's estate.
In consideration of the mutual promises, covenants and undertakings hereinafter
set forth and for other good and valuable consideration, receipt of which the parties
acknowledge, Husband and Wife, each intending to be legally bound, hereby covenant
and agree to the terms set forth in this Agreement.
1. Separation
Each party shall have the right to live separate and apart from the other party, free
from the other party's interference, authority and control. Neither party shall harass the
other or attempt to harass the other, nor compel the parties' cohabitation.
2. Waiver of Rights and Mutual Releases
Except as provided in this Agreement, both parties absolutely and unconditionally
release and forever discharge each other and their heirs, executors, administrators,
assigns, property and estates from any and all rights, claims, demands or obligations
arising out of or by virtue of the marital relationship, whether such claims exist now or
arise in the future. This release shall be effective regardless of whether such claims arise
out of former or future acts, contracts, engagements or liabilities of the parties or by way
of dower, curtesy, widow's rights, family exemption or similar allowance, or under the
intestate laws, or the right to take against the spouse's will, or the right to treat a lifetime
conveyance by the other as testamentary, or all other rights of a surviving spouse to
participate in a deceased spouse's estate, whether arising under the laws of Pennsylvania,
any state, commonwealth or territory of the United States, or other country.
Except for any cause of action for divorce which either party may have or claim
to have, and except for the obligations contained in this Agreement, each party gives to
the other an absolute and unconditional release and discharge from all causes of action,
claims, rights or demands whatsoever, in law or in equity, which either party ever had or
now has against the other, including but not limited to alimony, alimony pendent elite,
equitable distribution or marital property, counsel fees or expenses.
3. Effect of Divorce Decree on Agreement
Either party may enforce this Agreement as provided in section 3105(a) of the
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Divorce Code. As provided in section 3105(c), provisions of this Agreement regarding
equitable distribution, alimony, alimony pendent elite, counsel fees or expenses shall not
be subject to modification by the court.
4. Date of Execution
The "date of execution" or "execution date" of this Agreement is the date upon
which it is signed by the parties if they sign the Agreement on the same date. Otherwise,
the "date of execution" or "execution date" shall be the date on which the last party
signed this Agreement.
5. Headings Not Part of Agreement
The descriptive headings preceding the paragraphs are for convenience and shall
not affect the meaning, construction or effect of this Agreement.
6. Severability and Independent and Separate Covenants
Each separate obligation shall be deemed to be a separate and independent
covenant and agreement. If a court declares any term, condition, clause or provision of
this Agreement void or invalid in law or otherwise, then only that term, condition, clause
or provision shall be stricken. In all other respects this Agreement shall be valid and
continue in full force, effect and operation.
7. Additional Instruments
Each party shall execute, acknowledge and deliver to the other any and all
instruments, assignments, releases, satisfactions, deeds, notes or other writings that may
be necessary to give full force and effect to this Agreement.
8. Agreement Binding on Heirs
This Agreement shall be binding on and shall enure to the benefit of the parties
and their respective heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns.
9. 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, warranties, covenants or promises other than those expressly set forth in
this Agreement.
10. Modification or Waiver to be in Writing
No modification or waiver of any term of this Agreement shall be valid unless in
Writing and signed by both parties.
11. No Waiver of Default
Either party's failure to insist upon strict performance of any term of this
Agreement shall in no way affect the right of that party to enforce the term.
12. Applicable Law
This Agreement shall be construed under the laws of the Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania.
13. Attorneys' Fees for Enforcement
The breaching party shall pay all reasonable legal fees and costs incurred by the
other in enforcing this Agreement, providing that the enforcing party is successful in
establishing that a breach has occurred.
14. Voluntary Execution
Each party understands the terms and conditions of this Agreement and
acknowledges that the Agreement is fair and equitable. The parties have reached this
Agreement freely and voluntarily without any duress, undue influence, collusion or
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improper or illegal agreements.
15. Disclosure of Assets
Each party has had an opportunity to discuss with counsel the concept of marital
Property under Pennsylvania law and the right to seek discovery under the Divorce Code
and the rules of civil procedure; and the right to have the real estate, personal property,
estate and assets, earnings and income of the other assessed or evaluated by the courts of
this Commonwealth.
Each party confirms that there has been disclosure to the other of such income,
assets and liabilities. Each party waives any right to further disclose, valuation,
enumeration or statement of income, assets or liabilities. Neither party desires to make or
append to this Agreement any additional enumeration or statement. Neither party shall
sue the other party or that party's heirs, executors, administrators or assigns, alleging
denial of any right to full disclosure, or fraud, duress, undue influence or failure to have
available full, proper and independent representation by legal counsel.
If either party subsequently discovers any property interest not identified in this
Agreement, that property shall be divided equally. If, however, one party knowingly
concealed or misrepresented the existence of the property, then that property shall
become the sole and separate property of the other. The concealing party shall pay all
costs associated with the failure to disclose, including but not limited to transfer costs and
counsel fees and expenses.
16. Husband's and Wife's Debts
Except as otherwise set forth in this Agreement, the parties represent and warrant
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to each other that they have not incurred and will not contract or incur any debt or
liability for which the other or the other's estate might be responsible. Each party shall
indemnify and save harmless the other from any and all claims or demands made against
the other by reason of debts or obligations incurred by that party. Any and all debt or
obligation in the name of the party shall become the sole debt or obligation of that party.
17. Advice of Counsel
Both parties have received independent legal advice from counsel. They have
been informed fully as to their legal rights and obligations, including all rights available
to them under the Divorce Code and other applicable laws. Husband is represented by
Michelle L. Sommer, Esquire. Wife is represented by Frank C. Sluzis, Esquire.
18. Equitable Distribution
1. Real Estate
The parties agree that they are joint owners of a parcel of real estate which is
located at 393 Oxford Road, Gardners, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. Within thirty
(30) days of the execution date of this Agreement Wife shall execute a deed conveying
all right and title to the real estate to Husband. In exchange and contemporaneous with
the execution of the deed by Wife, Husband shall pay Wife a lump sum payment of
$30,000.00 by cash or certified check.
The parties agree that the subject real estate is encumbered by a mortgage held by
Wells Fargo. Said mortgage is in the name of Husband solely. Husband shall be solely
liable for said mortgage and shall indemnify and save harmless Wife from any and all
claims or demands made against Wife by reason of this debt or obligation.
2. Investments and Other Accounts
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The parties did not acquire any investments, including brokerage accounts, money
market accounts, stocks, and bonds. Prior to executing this Agreement the parties
divided the funds in their bank accounts, and neither party shall assert a claim to the
funds retained by the other party.
3. Life Insurance Policies
Neither party acquired any life insurance policies with cash or surrender value,
and each party is entitled to designate any beneficiary of any term life insurance policies
which that party may have acquired during the marriage.
4. Pension and Retirement Benefits
Husband and Wife agree that each does hereby specifically waive, release,
renounce and forever abandon all of their right, title, interest or claim, whatever it may
be, in any pension plan, retirement plan, IRA account, profit sharing plan, 401(k) plan,
403(b) plan, keogh plan, stock plan, tax deferred savings plan, any employee benefit plan
and/or other retirement plan or plans of the other party, acquired in the past or future by
the other party, whether acquired through said party's employment or otherwise
(hereinafter "Retirement Plans"). Hereafter, the Retirement Plans shall become the sole
and separate property of the party in whose name or through whose employment said
plan or account is held or carried.
5. Personal Property
The parties shall retain all personal property in their possession as that party's sole
possession.
19. Spousal Support, Alimony Alimony Pendente Lite and Maintenance
Neither party shall pay spousal support, alimony, alimony pendent elite or
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maintenance to the other, and both parties waive their right to claim such payments.
The parties acknowledge that there currently exists a support order entered in
favor of Wife and against Husband in the Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland
County, Pennsylvania and docketed to number 00251-5-2008, PACSES 274109903. The
parties agree that Wife will terminate said action with prejudice within thirty (30) days of
the execution date of this Agreement.
20. Counsel Fees, Costs and Expenses
Each party shall pay his or her own counsel fees, costs and expenses, and both
parties waive their right to claim such payments.
21. No-Fault Divorce
The parties agree to execute contemporaneously with the execution of
this Agreement Affidavits of Consent pursuant to Section 3301 (c) of Divorce Code and
Waiver of Notice of Intention to Seek Entry of Divorce Decree.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have signed this Agreement on the day and
year first above written.
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COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
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Personally appeared before me the undersigned officer, this q`L day of
December, 2008, JEREMY E. BAUM, known to me, or satisfactorily proven to be, the
person whose name is subscribed to the within instrument, and acknowledged that he
executed the same for the purposes therein contained.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal.
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Personally appeared before me the undersigned officer, this ia,t l? day of
December, 2008, HEATHER L. SEIBERT, known to me, or satisfactorily proven to be,
the person whose name is subscribed to the within instrument, and acknowledged that she
executed the same for the purposes therein contained.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal.
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Attorney I.D. #: 93034
36 South Hanover Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 249-0900
HEATHER S. BAUM,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PA
V.
No. 08-872
JEREMY E. BAUM, CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Defendant IN DIVORCE
PRAECIPE TO TRANSMIT THE RECORD
To the Prothonotary:
Transmit the record, together with the following information, to the court for entry of a
divorce decree:
1. Ground(s) for Divorce:
a. Irretrievable Breakdown under §3301(c) of the Divorce Code.
2. Date and manner of service of the Complaint:
a. Certified Mail, February 13, 2008
3. Date of execution of the Affidavit of Consent required by §3301(c) of the Divorce
Code:
a. by Plaintiff. December 12, 2008; by Defendant: December 4, 2008.
4. Related claims pending:
a. None.
5. Date Waiver of Notice in §3301(c) Divorce was filed with the Prothonotary:
a. by Plaintiff: December 18, 2008; by Defendant: December 18, 2008
Respectfully submitted,
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A Bom & KUTULAKiS L.L.P
Michelle L. Sommer squire
Supreme Court ID 93034
36 South Hanover Street
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
(717) 249-0900
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
AND NOW, this 18th day of December, 2008, I, Michelle L. Sommer, Esquire, hereby
certify that I did serve a true and correct copy of the foregoing Praecipe to Transmit Record upon
the Counsel for Plaintiff by depositing, or causing to be deposited, same in the U.S. mail, postage
prepaid, addressed as follows:
Frank C. Sluzis, Esquire
Scaringi & Scaringi, P.C.
2000 Linglestown Road, Suite 106
Harrisburg, PA 17110
Respectfully submitted,
DATE
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Michelle L. Somme squire
Supreme Court ID #93034
36 South Hanover Street
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
(717) 249-0900
Attorney for Plaintiff
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HEATHER S. BAUM
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V.
JEREMY E. BAUM
NO. 08-872
DIVORCE DECREE
AND NOW,
D-Q&- 1-?? , it is ordered and decreed that
HEATHER S. BAUM , plaintiff, and
JEREMY E. BAUM , 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.")
Marital Settlement Agreement dated December 12, 2008 is incorporated but not
merged into this Decree.
By the Court,
Attest: J.
Prothonotary
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