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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-1849IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY PENNSYLVANIA FAMILY DIVISION Robert Lee Blanton Plaintiff vs. No. r f ?'7 1:(,t Lisa Ann Blanton Defendant 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, property or other rights important to you, including the right to demand marriage counseling. When the ground for divorce is indignities of irretrievable breakdown of the marriage, you may request marriage counseling. A list of marriage counselors is available in the Office of the Prothonotary for Cumberland County: IF YOU DO NOT FILE A CLAIM FOR ALIMONY, MARITAL PROPERTY, COUNSEL FEES OR EXPENSES BEFORE THE FINAL DECREE OF DIVORCE OR ANNULMENT IS ENTERED, 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: Cumberland County Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service Adams Co., Gettysburg. (717) 3346781 Allegheny Co., Pittsburgh: (412) 261-0518 Armstrong Co., Kittanning: 724548-3251 Beaver Co., Beaver. (412) 728-4888 Bedford Co., Bedford: 814-623-4833 Berks Co., Reading: (610) 375-4591 Blair Co., Hollidaysburg: (814) 693-3090 Bradford Co., Towanda: (570) 265-1705 Bucks Co., Doylestown: (215) 348-9413 Lackawanna Co., Scranton: (570) 969-9600 Lancaster Co., Lancaster. 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The Plaintiff is Robert Lee Blanton, who currently resides at 1843 Ward Lane, Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania 17055. He has resided at this address at least since April 2005. 2. The Defendant is Lisa Ann Blanton, who currently resides at 600 Curvin Drive, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17112. She has resided at this address at least since December 2007. 3. The Plaintiff has been a bona fide resident in the Commonwealth for at least six (6) months immediately previous to the filing of this Complaint. 4. The Plaintiff and Defendant were married on July 13, 1996, at Tri-County Boat Club, Middletown, Pennsylvania, County of Dauphin. 5. Neither the Plaintiff nor Defendant is in the military or naval service of the United States or its allies within the provisions of the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act of 2003 and its amendments. 6. There have been no prior actions of divorce or for annulment instituted by either of the parties in this or any other jurisdiction. 7. The Plaintiff is aware of the availability of counseling and of the right to request that the Court require the parties to participate in counseling. 8. The marriage is irretrievably broken. 9. An original copy of the marriage certificate is attached. 10. After ninety (90) days have elapsed from the date of filing of this Complaint, the Plaintiff intends to file an affidavit consenting to a divorce. The Plaintiff believes that the Defendant will also file such an affidavit. WHEREFORE, if both parties file affidavits consenting to a divorce after ninety (90) days have elapsed from the date of the filing of this Complaint, the Plaintiff respectfully requests the Court to enter a decree of divorce pursuant to §3301 (c) of the Divorce Code. COUNT II REQUEST FOR INCORPORATION OF MARITAL SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTIONS 3104(A)(1) AND (3) and 3323(6) DIVORCE CODE 1. Paragraphs 1 through 10 are incorporated herein and made a part hereof by reference as though fully set Borth. 2. The Plaintiff and Defendant have reached an agreement on issues including alimony, property division, child support and child custody. WHEREFORE, the Plaintiff respectfully requests that this Court approve and incorporate the agreement reached between the Plaintiff and Defendant into the final divorce decree, pursuant to Sections 3104(a) (1) and (3) and 3323(b) of the Divorce Code. I verify that the statements made in this Complaint are true and correct. I understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. §4904, relating to unworn falsification to authorities. 3 -do -a vyfs Date plaintiff MARRIA GE CER TIFICA TE License Number: F-14-274 I, MAYOR, MARIONALEXANDER hereby certify that on July 13, 1996 at MIDDLETOWN, PA ROBERT LEE BLANTON and LISA ANN TROVALLI were by me united in marriage, in accordance with license issued by the Clerk of the Orphans' Court Division of the Court of Common Pleas of Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. Certified from the record March 21. 2008 ?ndta, l?. jkdt.F MAYOR, MARIONALEXANDER Clerk of the Orphans' Court Division Officiant w cli o ? Marital Separation and Property Settlement Agreement between Robert Lee Blanton and Lisa Ann Blanton AGREEMENT, made this day of March, 2008, between Robert Lee Blanton (hereinafter referred to as Husband) and Lisa Ann Blanton (hereinafter referred to as Wife). EXPLANATORY STATEMENT The parties were married in Middletown, Pennsylvania, on July 13, 1996, in a civil ceremony. There are presently no minor children bom of or adopted by said marriage. There are presently no adult children, bom of or adopted by said marriage, who are legally dependant upon the parties for care or support. There are presently no adult children who are over the age of 21 and have mental and/or physical disabilities. Differences have arisen between the parties. They are now, and have been since December 01, 2007, no longer living as Husband and Wife, living separate and apart, voluntarily and by mutual consent, with the purpose and intent of ending their marriage. It is the desire of both parties in this Agreement to determine, settle, and formalize their duties and obligations to each other and any issues regarding alimony, their respective rights in the property or estate of the other, and in property owned by them jointly or as tenants by the entireties and in marital property, and all other rights, claims, relationships or obligations between them arising out of their marriage or otherwise, and each party having general knowledge of the properties owned by them separately and jointly and of their respective means, obligations and needs. NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the promises and mutual covenants and understandings of each of the parties, they each hereby mutually agree to the following: 1. SEPARATION It shall be lawful for each party at all times hereafter to live separate and apart from the other party at such place or places as he or she may from time to time choose or deem fit. The parties shall not molest or interfere with each other, nor shall either attempt to compel the other to cohabit or dwell with him or her, by any means whatsoever. Husband and Wife agree that the marriage is irretrievably broken and will proceed with divorce under 23 Pa. C.A. Section 3301(c) or (d), as appropriate. 2. ALIMONY MUTUAL WAIVER. It is the mutual desire of the parties that hereafter they shall each maintain and support themselves separately and independently of the other. Accordingly, and in consideration of the terms of this Agreement, the provisions contained herein for the respective benefit of the parties, and for other good and valuable consideration, the Wife hereby releases and discharges the Husband, absolutely and forever for the rest of her life, from any and all claim or right to receive from the Husband temporary, definite, or indefinite alimony, support, or maintenance for the past, present or future. The Wife acknowledges that this provision has been explained to her and she understands and recognizes that, by the execution of this Agreement, she cannot at any time in the future make any claim against the Husband for alimony, support, or maintenance of any kind whatsoever for herself. The Husband hereby releases and discharges the Wife, absolutely and forever for the rest of his life, from any and all claim or right to receive from the Wife temporary, definite, or indefinite alimony, support, or maintenance for the past, present, or future. The Husband acknowledges that this provision has been explained to him and he understands and recognizes that, by the execution of this Agreement, he cannot at any time in the future make any claim against the Wife for alimony, support, or maintenance of any kind whatsoever for himseff. 3. MEDICAL INSURANCE GENERAL. Each party shall maintain their own medical insurance on their own behalf. Each party waives any interest they have in the other`s medical insurance proceeds. 4. DISPOSITION OF PROPERTY MARITAL REAL PROPERTY. The parties own as tenants by the entirety, in fee simple, the property known as 1843 Ward Lane, Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania 17055, which is presently occupied by the Husband. It is the intention of the parties that the Husband shall be the sole owner of the marital home. Therefore, the parties agree as follows. The parties agree that the marital home is valued at approximately Two Hundred and Seventy Six Thousand Dollars and Zero Cents ($276,000.00), and that it currently holds one (1) lien, valued at approximately One Hundred And Seventy Eight Thousand Dollars and Zero Cents ($178,000.00). Therefore, the parties agree that the current equity in the marital home is approximately CWft N1N M EI Nine Thousand Dollars and Zero Cents (689;9A9?ef?q$(DDO.00 arz nr ? The Wife shall immediately sign a Deed to the marital home deeding all of her interest inn it to the Husband. Said Deed shall be prepared by the Wife or her attorney and the Wife shall bear the sole cost of preparation and recording of the Deed_ For her interest in the marital home the Husband agrees to pay the Wife the sum of Twenty Sic Thousand Five Hundred Dollars and Zero Cents ($26,500.00). Said sum shall be paid as a lump sum, payable no later than April 15, 2008. An annual interest rate of six percent (6%) shall accrue each year on any unpaid balance after that date. The Husband shall assume all responsibility and obligation for payment of any existing lien or mortgage on this property, unless specified elsewhere in this Agreement. If any existing lien or mortgage cannot, by structure or limitation of the lien or mortgage contract, be assumed solely by one party, the Husband and Wife will cooperate fully to re-finance all existing liens into the Husband's name only or to otherwise terminate any financial obligation of the Wife created by an existing lien or mortgage. At such time as the Husband may choose to sell or refinance said property, the proceeds of such shall first pay the costs of the transaction and all encumbrances and liens against said property. Following these deductions, the Husband shall receive one hundred percent (100%) of all remaining proceeds, and the Wife shall receive zero percent (0%). Similarly, in the event that such a sale or refinancing does not result in any net proceeds, that is, where the value of the property as specified within the sale or refinancing documents does not exceed the costs of the transaction combined with the value of all encumbrances and liens against said property which exist at that time, the parties agree that the financial responsibility for the payment of the remaining costs and balances shall be divided using the same proportions and terms. The responsibilities of the parties pertaining to capital gains taxes related to this property are specifically addressed elsewhere in this Agreement. The Husband shall be entitled to sole possession of said premises (rent-free). Expenses associated with the ownership and/or occupancy of the marital real estate shall include the mortgage, taxes, insurance, repair costs and every other cost associated with the maintenance of the property. During such time as the property is jointly-owned by the parties, the Husband's share of said expenses shall be one hundred percent (10(rA) and the Wife's share of said expenses shall be zero percent (00/6). A party's financial responsibility shall end when all of his or her ownership and/or property rights are lawfully transferred to another. When applicable, this Agreement acts as an authorization and directive to the settlement attorney to issue separate checks to the Wife and the Husband pursuant to the details of this section of this Agreement. OTHER MARITAL REAL PROPERTY. The parties own the property located at Lot #105 Shelley Island, Middletown, Pennsylvania 17057. The parties acknowledge that the property is currently occupied by neither of the parties. The parties agree that this property is currently titled solely in the name of the Wife. The parties agree that the title of this property shall not be changed. This property shall become the sole personal property of the Wde. OTHER LEASED MARITAL REAL PROPERTY. The parties are joint obligors on a lease on real property known as: Lot #105 Shelley Island, Middletown, Pennsylvania 17057. The Wife agrees to maintain payments current on said lease and to hold the Husband harmless as to any obligation thereon. PERSONAL PROPERTY. The parties agree with respect to their personal property as follows: The 2001 Chevrolet Silverado, Vehicle Identification Number 1GCEK19T41E205327, shall become the property of the Husband, and, contemporaneously with the execution of this Agreement, the Wife will execute all documents necessary and appropriate to convey title of said automobile to the Husband. The Husband shall thereafter be solely responsible for all expenses arising from such vehicle, and shall hold the Wife harmless as to the operation, maintenance, and all financial obligations arising out of the ownership of said vehicle. The 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe, Vehicle Identification Number 1 GNEK1 3TX5J1 19999, shall become the property of the Wife, and, contemporaneously with the execution of this Agreement, the Husband will execute all documents necessary and appropriate to convey title of said automobile to the Wife. The Wife shall thereafter be solely responsible for all expenses arising from such vehicle, and shall hold the Husband harmless as to the operation, maintenance, and all financial obligations arising out of the ownership of said vehicle. The parties agree that the Husband shall have as his sole property any belongings he brought into the marriage. In addition, the Husband shall have as his sole personal property the following items: The husband shall maintain possession of 2006 tracker boat, all tools within the garage and all items in the basement at 1843 Ward Lane. The parties agree that the Wife shall have as her sole property any belongings she brought into the marriage. In addition, the Wife shall have as her sole personal property the following items: The wife shall maintain possession of all gardening equipment currently stored in the garage and shed and all furniture and appliances currently on the ground floor level of the home at 1843 Ward Lane. The wife shall receive the entire balance of the joint savings account at PSECU, with a current balance of $6,000.00. Except where otherwise specified in this Agreement, the parties shall divide between them, to their mutual satisfaction, all furniture and household furnishings, and all other items of personal property which heretofore have been held by them in common, jointly, or as tenants by the entirety, and neither party will make any claims to any such items which are agreed to be owned by the other. COMMON FINANCIAL ASSETS. Except where otherwise specified in this Agreement, the parties shall divide all joint checking and savings accounts, all stocks, all certificates of deposit, all bonds, all mutual funds, and all other common financial assets which are legally marital property, whether titled in one or both parties' names. Once divided to the satisfaction of both parties, neither party shall make any claims on the other party's common financial assets, unless such claim can be reasonably considered appropriate compensation for the breach of some other clause of this Agreement, or unless such claim is proper pursuant to a separate amendment, contract, or legal action. OTHER PROPERTY. The parties represent and acknowledge that there is no other property, real or personal, which is owned jointly or in which both have an interest, and hereafter neither party will make any claim to any item which is in the possession of the other. Each party shall own, have and enjoy independently of any claim or right or the other, all items of property, real or personal, of every kind now or hereafter owned or held by him or her with full power to dispose of same as fully and effectively in all respects and for all purposes as if he or she were unmarried. 5. LIFE INSURANCE Each party shall have the right to name any person or organization they so choose as beneficiary on their life insurance policies. Each party waives any interest they have in the other party's life insurance proceeds, cash value, or otherwise. 6. RETIREMENT BENEFITS The Wife agrees to waive and release any rights or claims she may now have to any retirement pay, benefits or privileges earned by the Husband before or during this marriage. The Husband agrees to waive and release any rights or claims he may now have to any retirement pay, benefits or privileges earned by the Wife before or during this marriage. The parties acknowledge that there are no Individual Retirement Accounts currently possessed by either party. The Husband and the Wiife agree that if any payments are specified in this section, said payments will not be taxable to the receiving party, as the payment will be received as a division of marital property of the parties. Each party pledges to cooperate with the other to secure approval of or execution of any documents that are necessary to transfer pension, 401(k) or IRA funds to the payee from the payor's accounts, if applicable. 7. ESTATE PLANNING INHERITANCE. The parties each forever waive all rights to inherit from the other party and rights to receive any property on the dearth of the other party, except by reason of a will, codicil, or republication of will by the other party executed subsequent to this date. The parties each recognize that this waiver includes rights that they otherwise might have or acquire under 20 Pennsylvania Statutes 2203 et seq., any amendment thereof, or any successor statute. The foregoing, however, shall not bar a claim on the part of either party for any cause arising out of a breach of this Agreement during the lifetime of the deceased party against whose estate such claim may be made. ADMINISTRATION. The parties forever waive all rights to act as administrator of the other party's estate and all rights to request or petition for the appointment of any person to serve as such representative or to act as the executor of the other party's will, unless expressly named in a will, codicil, or republication of will by the other party, executed subsequent to this date or by reason of an insurance policy if specified within this Agreement. 8. DEBTS GENERAL. The parties agree that they will not incur or contract any debt in the name of the other, or on the credit of the other, and will not pledge the other's credit in any manner after the execution of this Agreement, and that each shall hereafter be responsible for his or her obligations, except as set forth in this Agreement Immediately upon execution of this Agreement, each of the parties shall do whatever is necessary to dose immediately all joint accounts in the name of the Husband and the Wife or either of them under which one may make purchases on the credit of the other. CREDIT-CARD DEBT. Each party agrees to retire the following joint credit-card debt in full and to hold the other harmless for same, as follows: Chase, approximate balance Eleven Thousand Dollars and Zero Cents ($11,000.00). The Husband is to pay Eleven Thousand Dollars and Zero Cents ($11,000.00) toward the retirement of this balance, and the Wife is to pay nothing. The Husband shall pay all interest which accrues on this balance until the debt is paid in full. PSECU, approximate balance Five Thousand Dollars and Zero Cents ($5,000.00). The Husband is to pay nothing toward the retirement of this balance, and the Wife is to pay Five Thousand Dollars and Zero Cents ($5,000.00). The Wife shall pay all interest which accrues on this balance until the debt is paid in full. OTHER JOINTLY-HELD DEBT. Each party agrees to retire the following jointly-held debt in full and to hold the other harmless for same, as follows: Bank of the West, approximate balance Twenty Seven Thousand Dollars and Zero Cents ($27,000.00), to be paid off within 6 years from the date of this Agreement. The Husband is to pay Twenty Seven Thousand Dollars and Zero Cents ($27,000.00) toward the retirement of this balance, and the Wife is to pay nothing. The Husband shall pay all interest which accrues on this balance until the debt is paid in full. PSECU, approximate balance Twenty Six Thousand Dollars and Zero Cents ($26,000.00), to be paid off within 5 years from the date of this Agreement. The Husband is to pay nothing toward the retirement of this balance, and the Wife is to pay Twenty Six Thousand Dollars and Zero Cents ($26,000.00). The Wife shall pay all interest which accrues on this balance until the debt is paid in full. CREDIT HISTORY. The parties acknowledge and agree that the credit history established by them during their marriage shall be deemed to have been the credit history of both parties, notwithstanding ordinary practices of creditors and credit reporting agencies that may have reported such credit history in the name of the Husband only. The Husband agrees that he shall cooperate and execute any documents as may be required to enable the Wife to provide to her prospective creditors the full credit history of the parties during the marriage. Nothing in this Agreement is intended or shall be deemed to create any liability for the Husband of debts or obligations incurred by the Wife arising out of the credit information provided to her. INDEMNIFICATION. Except as otherwise specified herein, the parties agree that each will be responsible for his or her own debts and that neither will be responsible for the debts of the other. In the event that either party shall be called upon to answer for or to pay any debts or obligations of the other, then the Husband or the Wife, as the case may be, shall defend against the payment of such debt, and in the event the Husband or the Wife shall be required to pay, the opposite spouse shall exonerate and indemnify the Husband or the Wife against such debt, including all legal and proper costs, reasonable charges, and such damages as may have been caused by the failure to have paid such debt when due. COMPLIANCE. At the request of the other, the parties shall at any time, and from time to time hereafter, execute, acknowledge and deliver to the other party any further instruments and assurances that may be reasonably required for the purpose of giving full force and effect to the provisions of this Agreement. If either party shall fail to empty with the provisions of this paragraph, this Agreement shall constitute an actual grant, assignment, and conveyance of the property and rights in such manner and with such force and effect as shall be necessary to effectuate the terns of this Agreement. MUTUAL RELEASE. Except as otherwise provided by this Agreement, each party hereby covenants and agrees that he or she will not incur any debts, obligations, or liabilities on the other party's credit, nor do anything for which the other party might be legally liable or answerable. Each party covenants and warrants that there are no debts or obligations of any kind incurred by him or her and binding on the other party. Except as otherwise provided by this Agreement, all property and money received and retained by the parties pursuant hereto shall be the separate property of the respective parties, free and clear of any right, interest, or claim of the other party, and each party shall have the right to deal with and dispose of his or her separate property, both real or personal, as fully and effectively as if the parties had never been married. 9. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS EFFECTIVE DATE OF AGREEMENT This Agreement shall be effective as of the date it is executed by both parties. All agreements and representations of the Husband and the Wife shall be deemed to have been made as of this date. LEGAL REPRESENTATION The Husband and Wife each acknowledge that they have had the opportunity to retain counsel but have decided not to do so. The parties fully understand the facts and terms of this Agreement. Each party, whether or not represented by licensed legal counsel, enters freely and voluntarily into this Agreement. If after the final divorce judgment has been entered, either party shall default in the performance of any of the obligations of this Agreement, or of any order or judgment, the other party may take action to lawfully recover his or her reasonable attorney's fees and costs from the defaulting party or his or her estate. COSTS OF ENFORCEMENT The parties agree that any costs, including but not limited to counsel fees, court costs, investigation fees, and travel expense, incurred by a party in the successful enforcement of any of the agreements, covenants, or provisions of this Agreement, whether through litigation or other action to compel compliance herewith, shall be borne by the defaulting party. Any such costs incurred by a party in the successful defense to any action for enforcement of any of the agreements, covenants, or provisions of this Agreement shall be borne by the party seeking to enforce compliance. TAX RETURNS AND REFUNDS The parties shall file separate Federal and state income tax returns for the taxable year 2008. If the parties agree to a joint filing for any taxable year, the Husband shall indemnify and hold harmless the Wife against all claims or loss, including reasonable attorney`s fees, which the Wife may incur as a result of her agreement to file joint income tax returns with the Husband, and the Wife shall indemnify and hold harmless the Husband against all claims or loss, including reasonable attorney's fees, which the Husband may incur as a result of his agreement to file joint income tax returns with the Wife; the purpose of this paragraph being that each party shall pay for his or her own errors, omissions, or failure to report his or her income correctly. INTEREST DEDUCTIONS AND DEPRECIATION. At such time as the parties file separate Federal and State Income Tax returns and as long as they own any real property described in this Agreement, the Husband shall receive one hundred percent (100%) of the interest deductions and depreciation attendant thereto, and the Wife shall therefore receive zero percent (0%) of the interest and depreciation attendant thereto. CAPITAL GAINS. The parties acknowledge that they have not accrued any capital gains from the sale of any marital property during the previous tax year, or in the current tax year until the present, which have not yet been appropriately documented within State and Federal tax filings, as required by law. Other than any capital gains tax implications and responsibilities identified in Section 4 above, if future capital gains, associated with the sale or transfer of any marital properly, are recognized, the parties agree that the Husband will pay zero percent (0%) of all taxes due on these gains, and any and all interest and/or penalties that may become due upon that portion, and the Wife agrees to pay one hundred percent (100°x) of all taxes due on these gains, and any and all interest and/or penalties that may become due upon that portion. COOPERATION REGARDING CLAIMS AND DEFENSES. The Husband and the Wife each agree to promptly notify the other in the event the Internal Revenue Service or any state or local taxing authority provides notice of an audit, deficiency, refund, or the adjustment regarding a tax return that was jointly filed or that should have been jointly filed. The party receiving such notice from a taxing authority shall provide a copy of the notice to the other party. The Husband and the Wife further agree to cooperate fully with the other in any claims for refunds or in defending against any deficiencies that may be determined with respect to joint income tax returns filed (or to be filed) for the calendar year 2007 and years prior. This includes, without limn, the making, executing, and filing of amended income tax returns; applications for refunds, protests, and other instruments; and documents as may be required. RELEASE OF GENERAL CLAIMS Except as expressly provided in this Agreement, each party hereby waives, releases, renounces and forever discharges all other claims, causes of action, rights or demands, known or unknown, past, present or future, which he or she now or hereafter has, might have, or could claim to have against the other or any present or future property of the other by reason of the marital relationship or any matter, thing or cause whatsoever. Nothing in this Paragraph shall be deemed to prevent either party from enforcing the terms of this Agreement or from asserting any rights or claims expressly reserved to either party in this Agreement. Nothing herein shall impair or waive any cause of action which either party may have against the other for dissolution of the marriage or any defenses either may have to any such cause of action. The parties, by execution of this Agreement, have provided for a fair and equitable distribution of all property belonging to the parties. AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE Each party shall be responsible for his or her own automobile insurance from the date of separation and thereafter, with no contribution required from the other party. SOCIAL SECURITY AND OTHER BENEFITS Nothing in this Agreement shall constitute a waiver of either party's individual rights to receive Social Security or other governmental benefits (state, local and/or Federal) on his or her own account, as a widow, widower, or separated or divorced person, in consonance with applicable law. BINDING EFFECT This Agreement shall be binding upon the parties, their heirs, administrators, executors and assigns. SUCCESSIONS This Agreement shall inure to the benefit of the parties and their respective heirs, administrators, executors, successors, and assigns. GOVERNING LAW This Agreement shall be governed by the law of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The Husband and the Wife consent to the jurisdiction of the Court of Common Pleas of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for the purposes of enforcing the elements of this Agreement. ENTIRE UNDERSTANDING This Agreement contains the entire understanding and agreement of the parties pertaining to these matters, and they shall not be bound by any representations, warranties, promises, covenants, or understandings other than those set forth herein. All prior agreements, understandings, or representations are hereby terminated and cancelled in their entirety and are of no further force. No amendment or modification of this Agreement or any judgment or order based on it shall be valid unless signed by the Husband and the Wife or ordered by the court after duly noticed hearing. RELIANCE ON MATERIAL REPRESENTATIONS The Husband and the Wife acknowledge that in entering into this Agreement, each has been induced to and is directly and materially relying in good faith on the truth and completeness of the representations and warranties expressly made by the other party to this Agreement. The parties have also either agreed to not exchange any financial statements and records, or upon agreement, have exchanged sworn Financial Disclosure Affidavits (Statements of Net Worth) and other financial data including, but not limited to, joint Federal and State Income Tax Returns, W-2 Wage and Tax statements, data regarding the benefits from employment, pension information, bank statements, checking account statements, and credit card bills, as well as other miscellaneous business and personal financial data. MODIFICATION The parties at any time may, by mutual consent, amend or modify the terms of this Agreement, provided that any modification or waiver of any of the terms of this Agreement shall not be effective unless in writing and executed with the same formality as this Agreement. BREACH AND WAIVER Any waiver of any breach or default under this Agreement shall not be deemed a waiver of any subsequent breach or default. FURTHER ASSURANCES The Husband and the Wife shall each execute and deliver promptly on request any additional papers, documents, and other assurances reasonably necessary in connection with the performance of these obligations. In the event that either party fails or refuses to comply with the provisions of this paragraph, the failing party shall reimburse the other party for all losses and expenses including, but not limited to, attorneys' fees and costs incurred as a result of such failure. SUBMISSION TO COURT This Agreement may be submitted by either party to any court before which a petition for the dissolution of the marriage may be pending for approval by the court and for incorporation into the final judgment decreeing the dissolution of the marriage. SUBSEQUENT DIVORCE If any action for divorce is hereafter instituted by either party against the other, this Agreement may, if desired, be submitted to the Court in such action for approval and incorporation in a decree should one be granted; but this Agreement shall be independent of, not merged with, nor dependant for its effectiveness upon such approval or incorporation, nor be otherwise affected thereby. RECONCILIATION The parties recognize the possibility of reconciliation. It is their intention that a reconciliation, temporary or permanent, or a further separation after any reconciliation, shall in no way abrogate or affect the provisions of this Agreement having to do with the settlement and disposition of the property rights of the parties nor their respective real and personal property, as set forth herein. DISPUTE RESOLUTION The parties agree that every dispute or difference between them, arising under this Agreement, shall be settled first by a meeting of the parties attempting to confer and resolve the dispute in a good faith manner. The parties shall attempt to meet together as soon as reasonably practical. If the parties cannot resolve their dispute after conferring, either party may require the other party to submit the matter to non- binding mediation, utilizing the services of an impartial professional mediator approved by both parties. Such mediation shall occur as soon as reasonably practical and neither party shall unreasonably withhold its consent to the appointment of the mediator. The reasonable costs and expenses of the mediator shall be borne equally between the parties. In the event that a dispute between the parties cannot be resolved in the foregoing manner, each of the parties hereby waives its rights to a trial by jury in any action or proceeding arising out of in connection with or in any way pertaining to this Agreement. It is agreed and understood that this waiver constitutes a waiver of trial by jury of all claims against all parties to such action or proceedings, including claims against parties who are not parties to this Agreement. This waiver is knowingly, willingly and voluntarily made by each party. NOTICES All written notices and demands that either of the parties gives to the other party in connection with this Agreement, or any to personal service, shall be made by mailing the notice or demand in a sealed envelope addressed to the party, with postage fully prepaid by certified mail, return receipt requested. Any service to the Husband shag be addressed to him at 1843 Ward Lane, Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania 17055, or another address designated by him in writing to the Wife. Any service to be made on the Wife shall be addressed to her at 600 Curvin Drive, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17112, or another address designated by her in writing to the Husband. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have set their hands and seals to two counterparts of this Agreement, each of which will constitute an original, this IS' day of A4 A ge0 ? f 20? obert Lee Branton, Husband Witness 74, - U.-Ann Blanton, Wife Witness COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, COUNTY OF , SS.: On the T I &#'L day of 20DL, before me, IRA a notary public within and for the County and State aforesaid, personally appeared Robert Lee Blanton, personally (mown to me (or proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence) to the individual whose name is subscribed to the within Agreement and acknowledged to me thqpl? executed the same in his authorized capacity, and that by his signature on the Agreement he ex the same as his free and voluntary act and deed for the uses and purposes therein contained. IN WITNESS WHE OF I hereunto set my nd and official seal. N Pu is nn My fission expires on Get/o COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA NOTARIAL SEAL SUZANNE M. DEDERER, Notary Public Camp Hill Bwo, Cumberland" County My Commission Expires Aug. 20, 2009 COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, COUNTY OF ?gq{2SS.: n the day of 2Dj2r before me, a notary pubic within and for the County and State aforesaid, pe ally appeared Lisa Ann Blanton, personally known to me (or proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence) to be the individual whose name is subscribed to the within Agreement and ac nowWdged to me that she executed the same in her authorized capacity, and that by her signature on the Agreement she executed the same as her free and voluntary act and deed for the uses and purposes therein contained. IN WITNESS EREOF I hereunto set m hand and official seal. otary P is My commission expires on COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA NOTARIAL SEAL STEPHANIE NEBL, Notary Public Camp Hill Bom, Cumberland County My Commission Expires Jan. 25, 2011 C- IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY PENNSYLVANIA FAMILY DIVISION Robert Lee Blanton Plaintiff vs. No. 08-1849 Lisa Ann Blanton Defendant DIVORCE ACCEPTANCE OF SERVICE I, Lisa Ann Blanton , hereby state that I have accepted service of a true correct copy of the _ ArAZIr aLc ? Arya C i41Aof A! e7?& (document) in the above captioned matter on i4PRrL _-4 _. d2 en a (date) by (a) Certified Mail sent to the following address: Z(b) Personal Service. This document was hand-delivered by: Ont" " S UA/p whose age is N50 and address is 531) w 1h Rgaz Rfl _Latwl t 1zrR Bey PA /-7339 r IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY PENNSYLVANIA FAMILY DIVISION Robert Lee Blanton Plaintiff vs. Lisa Ann Blanton Defendant No. 08-1849 DIVORCE ACCEPTANCE OF SERVICE I, Lisa Ann Blanton , hereby state that I have accepted service of a true correct copy of the A4&,A1Arr S-G77aa 33we*c) op 7W bKWOW- (document) in the A MW above captioned matter on Pd?!t ?p p r (date) by (a) Certified Mail sent to the following address: ?b Personal S () ervice. This document was hand-delivered by. . 4, r SU'V whose age is SD and address is 53a ?isH?,- cR,0 P-10 LE rv/SB CURRY PA 0319 c... ??? -, rC C ?: ..s.t UNITED STAT'A?'iZ'E ~'. . r • Sender: Please Print your name, address, and O.M4 iris '1? pBryT QG z/4 r diE-, rT co D f,1,fff,lifff111If1flfflfitffIIfitI(Iit( i1 fit ifIIIIIIIIIfIX ¦ Complete items 1, 2, and 3. Also complete A. item 4 if Restricted Delivery Is desired. t ¦ Print your name and address on the reverse X Ad e so that we can return the card to you. ¦ Attach this card to the back of the mailpiece, B T 4 dresse or on the front If space permits. P 1. Article Addressed to: D. 0 yes 61 SA 1?GA-WMn1 ES, enter deli 0 No u r.. v ? (000 C(1eV)1V' t1,e , 3. S."IMON je l tIled Mail ;pw 0 Ex res M il J Z t I 0 Registered 0 p s a 0 Return Receipt for Merchandise C Insured Mail 0 C.O.D. 4. Restricted Delivery? (Extra Fee) 0 yes 2. AnUe Number (Transferfrom s 7008 0150 0000 7391 7798 PS Form 3811, February 2004 Domestic Return Receipt to25s5-o2_M_1saG IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY PENNSYLVANIA FAMILY DIVISION Robert Lee Blanton Plaintiff Lisa Ann Blanton vs. No. 08-1849 Defendant DIVORCE AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT ?Q 1 . A complain in Divorce under Section 3301(c) of the Divorce Code was filed and served on (date). 2. The marriage of Plaintiff and Defendant is irretrievably broken and ninety days have elapsed from the date of filing and service of the Complaint. 3. 1 consent to the entry of a final decree of divorce after service of notice of intention to request entry of the decree. 4. 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. to e ndant SWORN and SUB$.C E Ito ,?. 4NotaryP ?9^=day '?L4W'ME&I'MOf PENNSYLVANIA NO SEAL ! CHERYL R. GTIt ", Notary Public ,-amp HiN Booro. Cumberland C `` May 20, 2012 9 ? '` c r co _ 216 M v -C LIAV fit _ t FAMILY DIVISION Robert Lee Blanton Plaintiff vs. No. 08-1849 Lisa Ann Blanton DIVORCE Defendant AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT 1. A complaint in Divorce under Section 3301(c) of the Divorce Code was filed and served on -A 3 0 (date). 2. The marriage of Plaintiff and Defendant is irretrievably broken and ninety days have elapsed from the date of filing and service of the Complaint. 3. 1 consent to the entry of a final decree of divorce after service of notice of intention to request entry of the decree. 4. 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. a `OS' Date Plaintiff SWORN and SUB C ED to befor omet days of NotaCONMONWrEALTH OF PENNSYLVMMA NOTARIAL SEAL CHERYL f , !Mary Public Camp HiN Boro, Cwnt dwW County "Y Commission Expires May 20, 2012 ?' _ # Cab ?? ?? -? c? 7° F?? ? _. IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY PENNSYLVANIA FAMILY DIVISION Robert Lee Blanton Plaintiff vs. No. 08-1849 Lisa Ann Blanton Defendant DIVORCE WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REQUEST ENTRY OF A DIVORCE DECREE UNDER 53301 (C) AND §3301 (D) To the Prothonotary: 1. 1 consent to the entry of a final decree without notice. 2. 1 understand that I may lose rights concerning alimony, division of property. Lawyer's fee 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 statement are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information and belief. I understand that false statements made herein are subject to the penalties of 18 PA C.S. § 4904, relating to unswom falsification to authorities. "'? 5?- -D?;- Date aintiff CD IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY PENNSYLVANIA FAMILY DIVISION Robert Lee Blanton Plaintiff vs. Lisa Ann Blanton Defendant No. 08-1849 DIVORCE WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REQUEST ENTRY OF A DIVORCE DECREE UNDER 53301 (C) AND §3301 (D) To the Prothonotary: 1. I consent to the entry of a final decree without notice. 2. 1 understand that I may lose rights concerning alimony, division of property. Lawyer's fee 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 tiled with the Prothonotary. I verify that the statements made in this statement are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information and belief. I understand that false statements made herein are subject to the penalties of 18 PA C.S. § 4904, relating to unsworn falsification to authorities. to 44A /eWniant w ??' 4. 4 ?{"?' ?'. ?' .?' IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY PENNSYLVANIA FAMILY DIVISION Robert Blanton Plaintiff Lisa Blanton vs. Defendant No. 08-1849 DIVORCE PRAECIPE TO TRANSMIT RECORD To the Prothonotary: decree: Transmit the record, together with the following information, to the court for entry of a divorce 1. Ground for divorce: Mutual Consent, plus 90 days under §3301(c) of the Divorce Code. 2. (a) Date complaint filed: March 24, 2008 (b) Date and manner of service of the complaint: April 3, 2008 Certified mail, restricted delivery to and return receipt signed by Defendant. First-class mail - not returned, certified mail refused, 15 days have elapsed. Date of mailing: Date certified mail refused: Personal service by Sheriff and/or Deputy Sheriff Personal service by competent adult other than Sheriff (Affidavit attached) V Acceptance of service (Copy attached) By publication pursuant to Order of Court (Copy of Order attached). 3. Complete (a) or (b) (a) Date of execution of the affidavit of consent required by § 3301(c) of the Divorce Code by plaintiff: 7- $--pfr Date of filing and service of the affidavit of consent required by § 3301(c) of the Divorce Code by Plaintiff: 7- -'M Date of execution f the affidavit of consent required by § 3301(c) of the Divorce Code by Defendant: 7-,7- 09' Date of.4ing nds?&e of the affidavit of consent required by § 3301(c) of the Divorce Code by Defendant: (b) Date of execution of the affidavit required by § 3301(d) of the Divorce Code: Date of filing and service of affidavit required by § 3301(d) of the Divorce Code upon the respondent: 4. Related claim :ritten ing: (a) ?A property settlement agreement resolving all economic and property issues between these parties was executed on March 17, 2008 (b) A property settlement agreement was not written or executed as there are no economic or property issues raised by either party. 5. (a) Date and manner of ervMe of the Notice of Intention to file Praecipe to Transmit Record, a copy of which is attached: '-- $'- 11 A.- VI14 N0 DQ )v FX 5 (b) Date Plaintiffs Waiver of Notice was filed with the Prothonotary: _ '7 -- ?dX- Date Defendant's Waiver of Notice was filed with Prothonotary: 7 ?f -0 r Verification I verify that the statements made in this statement are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information and belief. I understand that false statements made herein are subject to the penalties of 18 PA C.S. § 4904, relating to unswom falsification to authorities. `-B--OK, Date Plaintiff r° CX> ,,?y _H4 j -- IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY STATE OF PENNA. `V 8 EeT t6i5- st RN 7DIq F(-R1A1,r1Fr VERSUS LISA RAIN ai->4A/7z)j\/ No. 0?r-lgy? DECREE IN DIVORCE r AND NOW, 301 !1?? ` 1 ?o IT IS ORDERED AND DECREED THAT eOFEP7 GEZ' &6+n17DPJ , PLAINTIFF, AND `/ 5.4 4rJA/ QLANTD^J DEFENDANT, ARE DIVORCED FROM THE BONDS OF MATRIMONY. THE COURT RETAINS JURISDICTION OF THE FOLLOWING CLAIMS WHICH HAVE BEEN RAISED OF RECORD IN THIS ACTION FOR WHICH A FINAL ORDER HAS NOT YET BEEN ENTERED; ib&Q- By THE ATTEST: THONOTARY I; 2L,? ? ?, ?J ? 3v • 9/ i lot rsp ° %* e a