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SAIDIS
SHUFF, FLOWER
& LINDSAY
A'ITORNEYS.AT-LAW
26 W. High Street
Carlisle, PA
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
MEREDITH 1. HUMMEL,
Plaintiff
No. 2004 - '3(g~
v.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
CHARLES A. HUMMEL,
Defendant
(In Divorce)
NOTICE
You have been sued in court. If you wish to defend against the claims set forth in the
following pages, you must take prompt action. You are warned that if you fail to do so, the case
may proceed without you and a decree of divorce or annulment may be entered agamst 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
Court House, High and Hanover Street, Carlisle, Pennsylvania.
IF YOU DO NOT FILE A CLAIM FOR ALIMONY, DIVISION OF PROPERTY,
LAWYER'S FEES OR EXPENSES BEFORE A DIVORCE OR ANNULMENT IS
GRANTED, YOU MAY LOSE THE RIGHT TO CLAIM ANY OF THEM. YOU SHOULD
TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE P
LAWYER OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE OFFICE SE'
FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP.
Cumberland County Bar Association
32 South Bedford Street
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
(717) 249-3166
Date:~~uaj 1BJ ?.bat
~S~IS' SHUFdF, FLOWER & LINTIS'
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Supreme Court ID # 87954
26 West High Street
Carlisle, P A 17013
(717) 243-6222
Attorneys for Plaintiff
SAlOIS
SHUFF, FLOWER
& LINDSAY
A'ITORNEYS'AT'LAW
26 W. High Street
Carlisle. PA
II
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYL VANIA
MEREDITH 1. HUMMEL,
Plaintiff
No. 2004 - :3~~
CNIL ACTION - LAW
v.
CHARLES A. HUMMEL,
Defendant
(In Divorce)
COMPLAINT UNDER SECTION 3301(c)
OR 3301(d) OF THE DIVORCE CODE
COUNT I - DIVORCE
1. Plaintiff is Meredith 1. Hummel, who currently resides at 104 East Willow
Street, Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
2. Defendant is Charles A. Hummel, whose last known residence was 104 East
Willow Street. Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania and whose current mailing address is
P.O. Box 1164. Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
3. Plaintiff and Defendant 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 September 25, 1999 in Cumberland
County, Pennsylvania.
5.
Plaintiff and Defendant have been living separate and apart since December 31,
2003.
6.
There have been no prior actions of divorce or for annulment between the parties.
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SHUFF. FLOWER
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A1TORNEYS.^T-LAW
26 W. High Street
Carlisle. P A
7. Plaintiff has been advised of the availability of marriage counseling and the
Plaintiff may have the right to request that the Court require the parties to participate in
counseling. Having been so advised Plaintiff does not desire the Court to order counseling. See
Plaintiffs Affidavit attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and incorporated herein by reference.
8. The marriage is irretrievably broken. The foregoing facts are averred under
Sections 3301(c) or 3301(d) of the Divorce Code of 1980, as amended.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff requests Your Honorable Court enter a Decree in Divorce,
thereby divorcing Plaintiff and Defendant from the bonds of matrimony.
COUNT II - EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTION
9. The allegations in Paragraphs One through Eight, inclusive, are made a part
hereof and incorporated herein by reference.
10. Plaintiff and Defendant have acquired property, both real and personal. during
their marriage.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff requests this Honorable Court determine the extent of the
marital assets and liabilities and order an equitable distribution thereof.
Respectfully submitted,
Date:JD.YllAl1~ 15 I lDO~
GiAID S'. SHUFF, F WER & LINDSAY..,
By: ! 1Ui.Jh ~-. ~
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Supreme Court ID # 87954
26 West High Street
Carlisle, P A 17013
(717) 243-6222
Attorneys for Plaintiff
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ATIORNEYS-AT-LAW
26 W. High Street
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AFFIDAVIT
I, Meredith L. Hummel, being duly sworn according to law, depose and say:
(1) I have been advised of the availability of marriage counseling and understand that I
may request that the court require that my spouse and I participate in counseling.
(2) I understand that the court maintains a list of marriage counselors ill the
Prothonotary's Office, which list is available to me upon request.
(3) Being so advised, I do not request that the court require that my spouse and I
participate in counseling prior to a divorce decree being handed down by the court.
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.
Dated: [- J..~ -()tJ
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Meredith L. Hummel, Plainti
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VERIFICATION
I verify that the statements made in this Complaint 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 unsworn falsification to
authorities.
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SHUFF, FLOWER
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ATTORNEYS-AT_LAW
26 W. High Street
Carlisle. P A
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYL VANIA
MEREDITH L. HUMMEL,
Plaintiff
v.
CHARLES A. HUMMEL,
Defendant
No. 2004 - 368
CNIL ACTION - LAW
(In Divorce)
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
AND NOW, this 5th day of February, 2004, I, Lindsay Gingrich Maclay, Esquire,
hereby certify the following person was served with a Complaint in Divorce which was filed
with regard to the above-referenced matter. The Complaint in Divorce was mailed on January
30, 2004, but actual service took place on February 3, 2004, by Defendant signing for a copy
of the Complaint in Divorce, which was mailed in the United States Mail, Certified Mail _
Return Receipt Requested, Restricted Delivery, Postage Prepaid, addressed as follows:
Mr. Charles A. Hummel
P.O. Box 1164
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 170 I 3
A copy of the signed Domestic Return Receipt is attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and
by reference incorporated herein and made a part hereof.
Respectfully Submitted,
SAIDIS, SHUFF, FLOWER & LINDSAY
Attorneys for Petitioner
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SHUFF, FLOWER
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AlTORNEYS-ATeLAW
26 W. High Street
Carlisle, P A
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
MEREDITH L. HUMMEL,
Plaintiff
No. 2004 - 368
v.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
CHARLES A. HUMMEL,
Defendant
(In Divorce)
PROPERTY SETTLEMENT AND SEPARATION AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT is made this 1IL day of
, 2004, BY
and BETWEEN Meredith 1. Hummel of 104 East W ow Street, Carlisle. Cumberland
County. Pennsylvania. hereinafter referred to as Wife,
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Charles A. Hummel of 29 South Pitt Street, Apartment #3, Carlisle, Cumberland County,
Pennsylvania, hereinafter referred to as Husband.
RECIT AL~l
R.I: The parties hereto are Husband and Wife, having been joined in marriage on
September 25, 1999. in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania; and
R.2: Differences have arisen between th(: parties, in consequence of which they
have lived separate and apart since on or about December 31. 2003; and
R.3: The parties have resolved that it is not possible to continue the marital
relationship between them for reasons known to them, in consequence of which they are
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ATIORNEYSeAT-LAW
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R.4: It is the desire and intention of the parties, after long and careful
consideration, to amicably adjust, compromise and settle all property rights. and all rights
in, to or against the property or estate of the other, including property heretofore or
subsequently acquired by either party, and to settle all disputes existing between them,
including any claims or rights that they may have under the provisions of the PelU1sylvania
Divorce Code, as amended; and
R.5: The parties also desire to settle their issues of counsel fees and costs, and the
settling of any and all claims and possible claims against the other or against their
respective estates; and
R.6: The parties desire to resolve all claims pending between them. including the
settlement of all of their respective property rights and other rights growing out of their
marriage relationship including, but not limited to. all matters between them relating to the
ownership of real and personal property, claims for spousal support. alimony, alimony
pendente lite, counsel fees and costs; and
R.7: Husband and Wife declare that each has had a full and fair opportunity to
obtain independent legal advice of counsel of their selection; that Wife has been
independently represented by Saidis, Shuff, Flower and Lindsay, and that Husband,
cognizant of his right to obtain legal representation., declares that it is his express. voluntary
and knowing intention not to avail himself of his right to counsel and chooses instead to
represent himself with respect to the preparation and execution of this Agreement; and
R.8: Both Husband and Wife each covenant that they have made full and
complete disclosure to the other of his and her respective property holdings and income;
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SHUFF, FLOWER
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ATIORNEYS-AT-LAW
26 W. High Street
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R.9: Each party has had an opportunity to verify the financial disclosure of the
other. Discovery, if any, has been conducted to th(~ satisfaction of each party. Each party
has had the opportunity to investigate further the financial disclosure of the other, and has
had access to any desired books and/or records to investigate further. Each party had an
opportunity to do an independent valuation of the assets, liabilities and income of the other
party. To the extent either party decided not to pursue further discovery and investigation,
he or she did so voluntarily and specifically waives the right to challenge this Agreement
based on the absence of full and fair disclosure.
NOW THEREFORE. with the aforegoing recitals being hereinafter incorporated by
reference and deemed an essential part hereof and in consideration of the covenants and
promises hereinafter to be mutually kept and performed by each party, as well as for other
good and valuable consideration, receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, the parties,
intending to be legally bound. hereby agree as follows:
(I)
SEPARATION:
It shall be lawful for each party at all times hereafter
to live separate and apart from the other party at sU(:h place or places as he or she from time
to time may choose or deem fit, free from any control, restraint or interference from the
other. Neither party will molest the other or endeavor to compel the other to cohabit or
dwell with him or her by any legal or other proc(~eding. Neither party shall disparage or
discredit the other in any way, nor in any way injur(l his or her reputation; nor shall either of
them act or permit anyone else to act in any way which might tend to create any disaffection
or disloyalty or disrespect between the members of the family of either party. Each party
shall be free of the interference, authority or contact by the other as if he or she was single
and unm:~ej e~~ept as maybe necessary to carry out the terms of this Agreemenna.1J
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ATIORNEYS'AT'LAW
26 W. High Street
Carlisle. P A
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(2) DIVORCE: The parties acknowle:dge that the marriage is irretrievably
broken and that they will secure a mutual consent no-fault divorce decree. Simultaneous
with the execution of this Agreement, the parties agree to execute and file the Affidavits of
Consent and Waiver of Notice Forms necessary to fi.nalize said divorce.
If either party fails or refuses to execute cmd file the foregoing documents, said
failure or refusal shall be considered a material breach of this Agreement and shall entitle
the other party at his or her option to terminate this Agreement.
(3) REAL PROPERTY: The parties do not own any real property.
(4) DEBT: Each of the parties hereto covenants and agrees that he or she has
not in the past and will not at any time in the future incur or contract any debt, charge or
liability for which the other of them, their legal representatives, or their property or estate
may become liable; and each of them further covenants at all times to keep the other free
harmless and indemnified of and from all debts, charges and liabilities hereafter or
heretofore contracted by them, except as hereinafter provided.
A. MARITAL DEBT: Husband and Wife acknowledge and agree that
there are no outstanding debts and obligations which are marital or
incurred by one for which the other might be liable prior to the
signing ofthis Agreement.
B:
POST SEPARATION DlIBT: In the event that either party
contracted or incurred any debt since the date of separation on
December 31, 2003. the party who incurred said debt shall be
responsible for the payment thereof regardless of the name in which
the debt may have been incurred.
C:
FUTURE DEBT: From the date of this agreement neither party
shall contract or incur any debt or liability for which the other party
or his or her property or estate might be responsible and shall
indemnify and save the other party harmless from any and all claims
or demands made against him or her by reason of debts or obligations
incurred by the other party.
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SHUFF, FLOWER
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ATIORNEYS.AT-UW
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Carlisle, PA
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(5)
MOTOR VEHICLES:
The parties acknowledge that Wife,
individually, holds title to a 2000 Pontiac Sunfire. Husband hereby relinquishes any right,
title or interest he may have in and to the 2000 Pontiac Sunfire. Wife shall acquire and
maintain separate insurance on the 2000 Pontiac Sunfire. Wife specifically agrees to
assume full responsibility for and pay in due course, any encumbrance on Wife's 2000
Pontiac Sunfire. Wife shall hold Husband harmless and indemnify Husband from any loss
thereon.
The parties further acknowledge that Wife, individually, holds title to a 1991
Chevrolet Blazer. Wife hereby agrees to sign over any right, title or interest she may have
in and to said Blazer. In exchange for Wife transferring title of the Blazer to Husband.
Husband shall pay to Wife Four Hundred ($400.00) Dollars, receipt of which is hereby
acknowledged.
Husband shall maintain separate insurance on and assume full
responsibility for any encumbrance on the above-listed vehicle, and shall hold Wife
harmless from any loss thereon. Within thirty (30) days of the date of this Agreement. Wife
shall execute any and all documents necessary to have said vehicle properly transferred to
Husband's name with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation and
contemporaneously with the title transfer, Husband shall pay to Wife Four Hundred
($400.00) Dollars, receipt of which is hereby acknowledged.
(6) TANGIBLE PERSONAL PROPERTY: The parties hereto mutually
agree that they have effected a satisfactory division of the furniture, household furnishings,
appliances, tools and other household personal property between them, and they mutually
agree th~~ch\Party shall from and after the date hereof be the sole and separate own~r of
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all such property presently in his or her possession whether said property was heretofore
owned jointly or individually by the parties hereto. This Agreement shall have the effect of
an assignment or bill of sale from each party to the other for such property as may be in the
individual possession of the parties hereto.
(7)
INTANGIBLE PERSONAL PROl'ERTY:
Each party hereto
hereby relinquishes any right, title or interest he or she may have in or to any intangible
personal property currently titled in the name of or in the possession of the other party,
including, but not limited to, stocks, bonds, insuran'~e, bank accounts, individual retirement
accounts, employment benefits, including retirement accounts, savings plans. pension plans,
stock plans. 401K plans, and the like.
Wife acknowledges that the marital property of the parties includes any marital
portion of Husband's retirement plan through his employment with Keen Transport. Inc.
The approximate value of Husband's retirement with Keen Transport, Inc., as of March 31,
2004 was Three Thousand One Hundred Twenty-Five and 17/100 ($3,125.17) Dollars, of
which Two Thousand Four Hundred Seventy-Nine and 09/100 ($2,479.09) Dollars was
vested. See Account Statement dated January 1, 2004 through March 31,2004, attached
hereto as Exhibit "B" and incorporated herein by reference. Wife further acknowledges that
she has been informed of her right to obtain an independent appraisal of Husband's
retirement. and any marital interest therein, and, notwithstanding same, Wife hereby forever
waives and relinquishes any right. title, interest or daim she might otherwise have in and to
Husband's aforesaid retirement plan through Keen Transport, Inc.
Husband acknowledges that the marital property of the parties includes any marital
portiO?~~'S 401K plan through her employment at Holiday Hair. The approximate
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& LINDSAY
ATTORNEYS-AT-LAW
26 W. High Street
Carlisle, PA
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value of Wife's 40lK through Holiday Hair, as ofD<ecember 31, 2003, was Three Thousand
Two Hundred Sixty-Five and 531100 ($3,265.53) Dollars. See Account Statement dated
October I, 2003 through December 31, 2003, attached hereto as Exhibit "C" and
incorporated herein by reference. Husband further acknowledges that he has been informed
of his right to obtain an independent appraisal of Wife's 401K, and any marital interest
therein, and, notwithstanding same, Husband hereby forever waives and relinquishes any
right, title, interest or claim he might otherwise have in and to Wife's aforesaid 40lK
through Holiday Hair.
(8) WAIVER of ALIMONY: The parties acknowledge that each has income
and assets satisfactory to meet his and her own reasonable needs. Each party waives any
claim he or she may have, one against the other, D)r alimony, spousal support or alimony
pendente lite.
(9)
ATTORNEY'S FEES:
Except as otherwise provided herein, each of
the parties waives the right to receive a payment for counsel fees from the other, and each
shall be responsible for his or her own counsel f(:es, costs and expenses, if such fees or
expenses are incurred.
(10) ADVICE of COUNSEL:
The parties hereto acknowledge and declare
that each has had a full and fair opportunity to obtain independent legal advice of counsel of
their selection; that Wife has been independently represented by Lindsay Gingrich Maclay.
Esquire, of Saidis, Shuff, Flower & Lindsay. and that Husband, cognizant of his right to
legal representation, declares that it is his express, voluntary and knowing intention not to
avail himself of his right to counsel and chooses instead to represent himself with respect to
the p~~~tfR fd execution of this agreement.
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Each party acknowledges and accepts that this agreement is. under the
circumstances, fair and equitable, and that it is being entered into freely and voluntarily
after having received such advice and with such knowledge as each has sought from
counsel, and the execution of this agreement is not the result of any duress or undue
influence, and that it is not the result of any improper or illegal agreement or agreements.
(11) ADDITIONAL INSTRUMENTS: Except as otherwise herein provided,
each of the parties shall from time to time, at the request of the other, execute, acknowledge
and deliver to the other party. within five (5) days of any request to do so. any and all
further instruments that may be reasonably required to give full force and effect to the
provisions ofthis Agreement.
(12) INCOME TAX:
The parties h,:reto agree to file separate income tax
returns for all ongoing years, specifically including 2004 and 2005.
(13) 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. including alimony, shall be subject to court determination the same as if this
Agreement had never been entered into.
(14) COMPLETE DISCLOSURE:
The parties do hereby warrant,
represent, acknowledge and agree that each is fully and completely informed of, and is
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familiar with, the wealth. real and personal property, estate and assets, earnings and income
of the other and has made any inquiry he or she desires into the income or estate of the other
and received any such information requested. Each has made a full and complete disclosure
to the other of his and her entire assets, liabilities, income and expenses and any further
enumeration or statement thereof in this Agreement is specifically waived.
(15) WAIVER of APPRAISALS:
The parties acknowledge that they are
aware of their respective rights pursuant to the Pennsylvania Divorce Code to obtain formal
valuations or appraisals of the real estate, the personal property, the vehicles, retirement
accounts and businesses, some or all of which were acquired during the marriage and
therefore constitute marital property. However, the parties have determined that they will
not undertake the expense to have these items appraised and/or valuated, and that the
division of property as set forth in this agreement, represents a fair and equitable
distribution.
(16) RIGHTS and RESPONSIBILlTIE:S: Husband and Wife acknowledge that
each of them has read and understand his and her rights and responsibilities under this
Agreement and that they have executed this Agreement under no compulsion to do so but as
a voluntary act.
(17) FULL SETTLEMENT:
Except as herein otherwise provided, each
party hereby releases the other from any and all claims, or demands up to the date of
execution hereof. It is further specifically understood and agreed by and between the
parties hereto that each party accepts the provisions herein made in lieu of and in full
settlement and satisfaction of any and all of said party's rights against the other for past,
presen~e claims on account of spousal support, maintenance, alimony, alimony
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pendente lite, counsel fees. costs and expenses, equitable distribution of marital property
and any other claims of the party, including all claims which have been raised or may be
raised in an action for divorce.
(18) RELEASE of ALL CLAIMS:
Except as otherwise provided herein,
each party releases and discharges completely and forever the other from any and all right,
title, interest or claim of past, present or future spousal support. division of property.
including income of gain from property hereafter accruing, right of dower or curtesy. the
right to act as administrator or executor of the estate of the other, the right to a distributive
share of the other's estate, any right of exemption in the estate of the other, or any other
property rights, benefits or privileges accruing to either party by virtue of their marriage
relationship. or otherwise, whether the same are conferred by statutory or common law of
the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, or any other state, or of the statutory or common law
of the United States of America. Except as provided herein, the parties specifically waive
any and all rights that they may have to equitable distribution of marital property and/or
alimony and counsel fees, except those counsel fees sought in the event of a breach of this
Agreement, or any other marital rights as provided in the Pennsylvania Divorce Code, Act
26 of 1980 or any amendment thereto.
It is further specifically understood and agreed by and between the parties hereto,
that each party accepts the provisions herein made in lieu of and in full settlement and
satisfaction of any and all of said parties' rights against the other for any past, present and
future claims on account of spousal support; maintenance; alimony; alimony pendente lite;
counsel fees, costs and expenses, except those counsel fees, costs and/or expenses sought in
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the event of a breach of this Agreement; equitable distribution of marital property and any
other claims of each party, including all claims raised by them in the Divorce action to be
filed between the parties.
(19) SEPARABILITY of PROVISIONS:
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.
(20) GOVERNING LAW:
All matters affecting the interpretation of this
Agreement and the rights of the parties hereto shall be governed by the laws of the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
(21) INCORPORATION into DIVORCE DECREE: The Parties agree that
this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect after such time as a final Decree in
Divorce may be entered with respect to the parties. Upon entry of the Decree, the
provisions of this Agreement shall be incorporated by reference or in substance, but they
shall not be deemed merged into such Decree. The Agreement shall survive any such
Decree in Divorce, shall be independent thereof, and the parties intend that all obligations
contained in this Agreement shall retain their contractual nature in any enforcement
proceedings, whether enforcement is sought in an action on the contract itself at law or in
equity, or in any enforcement action filed to the Divorce Caption.
(22) BREACH: In the event that either party breaches any provision of this
Agreement, he or she shall be responsible for any and all costs incurred to enforce the
Agreem~;...i,l~clfng, but not limited to, court cost and counsel fees of the other party. In
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the event of breach, the other party shall have the right, at his or her election; to sue for
damages for such breach or to seek such other and additional remedies as may be available
to him or her.
(23) ENTIRE UNDERSTANDING:
This Agreement constitutes the entire
understanding between the parties and there are no covenants, conditions, representations,
or agreements, oral or written, of any nature whatsoever, other than those herein contained.
(24) AGREEMENT BINDING on PARTIES and HEIRS: It is understood
and agreed that not only the parties hereto, but also their heirs, administrators, executors and
assigns, shall be bound by all the terms, conditions and clauses of this Agreement.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto, intending to be legally bound
hereby, have hereunto set their hands and seals to this Agreement the day and year first
above written.
WITNESS:
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CUMBERLAND COUNTY, IPENNSYL VANIA
MEREDITH L. HUMMEL,
Plaintiff
No. 2004 - 368
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CIVIL ACTION - LAW
CHARLES A. HUMMEL,
Defendant
(In Divorce)
WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REOUEST ENTRY
OF A DIVORCE DECREE UNDER &330l(c) OF THE DIVORCE CODE
I. 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! 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 I further understand that a copy of the Decree will be sent to me
immediately after it is filed with the Prothonotary.
I verifY that the statements made in this Waiver are true and correct 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. 94904, relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
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MEREDITH L. HUMMEL,
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No. 2004 - 368
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CIVIL ACTION - LAW
CHARLES A. HUMMEL,
Defendant
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WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REOUEST ENTRY
OF A DIVORCE DECREE UNDER &330l(c) OF THE DIVORCE CODE
l. I consent to the entry of a final Decree of Di vorce without notice.
2. I understand that I may lose rights concerning alimony, division of property,
lawyer's fees or expenses in 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 I further understand that a copy of the Decree will be sent to me
immediately after it is filed with the Prothonotary.
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knowledge, information, and belief. I understand that false statements herein are made
subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. 94904, relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
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MEREDITH L. HUMMEL.
Plaintiff
No. 2004 - 368
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CIVIL ACTION - LAW
CHARLES A. HUMMEL,
Defendant
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AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT
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1. A Complaint in Divorce under Section 3301(c) of the Divorce Code was filed on
January 29, 2004.
2. 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.
3. I consent to the entry of a final Decree in Divorce after service of the Notice of
Intention to Request Entry of a Divorce Decree.
I verify that the statements made in this Affidavit 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 unsworn falsification to
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NOTARIAl SEAL
MERl.ENE J. MARHEVKA. NOTARY PUBUC
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MY ~ISSION EXPIRES JUNE 8. 2008
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MEREDITH L. HUMMEL,
Plaintiff
No. 2004 - 368
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CHARLES A. HUMMEL,
Defendant
(In Divorce)
AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT
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1. A Complaint in Divorce under Section 3301(c) of the Divorce Code was filed on
January 29, 2004.
2. 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.
3. I consent to the entry of a final Decree in Divorce after service of the Notice of
Intention to Request Entry of a Divorce Decree.
I verify that the statements made in this Affidavit 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 ] 8 Pa. C.S., Section 4904 relating to unsworn . lcation to
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MEREDITH L. HUMMEL,
Plaintiff
No. 2004 - 368
v.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
CHARLES A. HUMMEL,
Defendant
(In Divorce)
PRAECIPE TO TRANSMIT RECORD
To the Prothonotary:
Transmit the record. together with the following information to the court for entry of a divorce
decree:
I. Ground for divorce:
Irretrievable breakdown under 3301 (c)
33()1 (e1) (I) of the Di'ieree Code.
(Strike out inapplicable section)
Date and manner of service of the complaint Def,endant was served via Certified Mail,
Return Receipt Requested, Restricted Delivery, by signing the domestic return receipt
on February 3, 2004. A Certificate of Service was filed and docketed at the above-
referenced docket number on February 5, 2004.
2. Complete either paragraph (a) or (b).
a. Date of execution of the affidavit of consent required by 3301 (c) of the Divorce
Code:
by plaintiff: June 20 2005: by defendant June 17 2005
b. (I) Date of execution of the affidavit required by 3301 (d) of the Divorce Code:
(2) Date of filing and service of the plaintiffs affidavit upon the respondent:
4. Related Claims pending: None: The t(,rms of the ProDertv Settlement and
SeDaration Al/reement of June 20, 200S are incoroorated but not merl/ed into
the Decree in Divorce
3.
Complete either (a) or (b)
a. Date and manner of service of the notice of intention to file Praecipe to transmit
record. a copy of which is attached:
b. Date of plaintiffs Waiver of Notice in 3301 (c) Divorce was filed with the
Prothonotary: June .!!.I.-..2005
Date defendant's Waiver of Notice in 3301 (c) Divorce was filed with the
Prothonotary: June Il' 2005
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Saidis, Shuff, Flower & Lindsay
26 West Hii~h Street
Carlisle PA 17013
Phone: 717.243.6222
Attorney for Plaintiff
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Meredith L. Hummel
Plaintiff
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Charles A. Hummel
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DECREE IN
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Cht'irles A. Hnnnnp-l
ARE DIVORCED FROM THE BONDS OF MATRIMONY.
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THE COURT RETAINS JURISDICTION OF THE FOLLOWING CLAIMS WHICH HAVE
BEEN RAISED OF RECORD IN THIS ACTION FOR WHICH A FINAL ORDER HAS NOT
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Non..: The terms of the Property Settlement and Separation Agreement
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