HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-0933KELLY A. YODER,
Plaintiff
MARK L. YODER,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN CUSTODY
COMPLAINT FOR CUSTODY
AND NOW, this day of March, comes the Plaintiff, Kelly A. Yoder, by and through her
attorneys Joanne Harrison Clough and REAGER & ADLER, P.C., and respectfully files this
Custody Complaint and in support thereof avers as follows:
1. Plaintiff is Kelly A. Yoder, residing at 723 Old Spring Road, Mechanicsburg,
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
2. Defendant is Mark L. Yoder, residing at 856 Eppley Road, Mechanicsburg,
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
3. Plaintiff seeks custody of the following child:
Name Present Address Age
Zachary Yoder 723 Old Spring Road 13
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
4. The child was not born out of wedlock. The child is presently in the custody of
Plaintiff Kelly A. Yoder who resides at 723 Old Spring Road, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland
County, Pennsylvania.
following address(es):
Name
Kelly A. Yoder (mother)
Kurt Yoder (brother)
During the past five (5) years, the child has resided with the following persons at the
Address
723 Old Spring Road
Dates
3-1-04 to present
Mark L. Yoder
Kurt Yoder
Laura Linta
(father)
(brother)
(father's girlfriend)
Kelly A. Yoder (mother)
Mark L. Yoder (father)
Kurt Yoder (brother)
856 Eppley Road
Mechanicsburg, PA
9-24-02 to 3-1-04
856 Eppley Road
Mechanicsburg, PA
1999 to 9-24-02
6. The mother of the child is currently residing at 414 S. Market Street, Apt. 3,
Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. She is single.
7. The father of the child is currently residing at 865 Eppley Road, Mechanicsburg,
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. He is single.
8. The relationship of Plaintiff to the child is that of natural mother. Plaintiff currently
resides with the following persons:.
Name
Kurt Yoder age 18
Zachary Yoder age 13
9.
currently resides with the following persons:
Name
himself
Relationship
son
son
The relationship of Defendant to the child is that of natural father. Defendant
Relationship
10. Plaintiff has not participated as a party or a witness, or in any other capacity in other
VERIFICATION
I, Kelly Yoder, hereby verify that the statements made in the foregoing document 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.A. §4904, relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
Date: 3~'
EXHIBIT "A"
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MARITAL SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT, made this ~}~k{ day of , 2002, by and
between Kelly A. Yoder, (hereinafter "WIFE") and Mark L. Yoder, (hereinafter "HUSBAND");
WITN E S SETH:
WHEREAS, the parties hereto were married on July 8, 1978, in Mechan/csburg,
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania; and separated on August 6, 2002; and
WHEREAS, the parties have two minor children of tiffs marriage, Kurt Yoder, born on
11-5-85 and Zachary Yoder, born on 11-30-90; and
WHEREAS, difficulties have arisen between the parties and it is therefore their
intention to live separate and apart for the rest of their lives and the parties are desirous of
settling completely the economic and other rights and obligations between each other,
including, but not lLmited to: the equitable distribution of the marital property; past, present
and future support; alimony, alimony pendente lite; and, in general, any and all other claims
and possible claims by one against the other or against their respective estates; and
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the covenants and promises hereinafter to be
kept and performed by each party and intending to be legally bound hereby, the parties do
hereby agree as follows:
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1. ADVICE OF COUNSEL.
The provisions of this Agreement and their legal effect have been fully explained to the
parties by their respective counsel. WIFE is represented by Joanne Harrison Clough, Esquire
of REAGER & ADLER, PC. HUSBAND has been advised of his right to be represented by
counsel of his own selection in the negotiation and/or execution of this Agreement, but has
elected not to retain counsel and desires to represent himself in this matter.
The parties further declare that each is executing the Agreement freely and voluntarily
having either obtained sufficient knowledge and disclosttre of their respective legal rights and
obligations, or if counsel has not been consulted, expressly waiving the right to obtain such
knowledge. The parties each acknowledge that this Agreement is fair and equitable and is not
the result of any fraud, coercion, duress, undue influence or collusion.
2. DIVORCE ACTION.
The parties acknowledge that their marriage is irretrievably broken and that they shall
secure a mutual consent no fault divorce pursuant to § 3301(c) of the Divorce Code. A divorce
action was filed by WIFE with the Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County,
Pennsylvania at Civil Action No. 02-3768 on August 2, 2002. The parties agree to execute
Affidavits of Consent for divorce and Waivers of Notice of Intention to Request Entry of a
Divorce Decree concurrently with the execution of this Agreement.
This Agreement shall remain in full force and effect after such time as a final decree in
divorce may be entered with respect to the parties. The parties agree that the terms of this
Agreement shall be incorporated into any Divorce Decree which may be entered with respect
to them and specifically referenced in the Divorce Decree. This Agreement shall not merge
with the divorce decree, but shall continue to have independent contractual significance.
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3. DATE OF EXECUTION.
The "date of execution" and "execution date" of this Agreement shall be defined as the
date upon which it is executed by the parties ff they have each executed the Agreement on the
same date. Otherwise, the "date of execution" or "execution date" of this Agreement shall be
defined as the date of execution by the party last executing this Agreement.
4. MUTUAL RELEASES.
Each party absolutely and unconditionally release the other and the estate of the other
from any and all rights and obligations which either may have for past, present, or future
obligations, arising out of the marital relationship or otherwise, including all rights and
benefits under the Pennsylvania Divorce Code of 1980, and amendments except as described
herein.
Each party absolutely and unconditionally releases the other and his or her heirs,
executors, and estate from any claims a~ising by virtue of the marital relationship of the parties.
The above release shall be effective whether such claims arise by way of widow's or widower's
rights, family exemption, 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 any other
COUlltry.
Except for any cause of action for divorce which either party may have or claim to have,
each party gives to the other by the execution of this Agreement an absolute and unconditional
release from all claims whatsoever, in law or in equity which either party now has against the
other.
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5. FINANCIAL AND PROCEDURAL DISCLOSURE.
The parties confirm that each has relied on the accuracy of the financial disclosure of
the other as an inducement to the execution of this Agreement. Each party understands that
he/she had the right to obtain from the other party a complete inventory or list of all property
that either or both parties owned at the time of separation or currently and that each party had
the right to have all such property valued by means of appraisals or otherwise. Both parties
understand that they have right to have a court hold hearings and make decisions on the
matters covered by this Agreement. Both parties hereby acknowledge that this Agreement is
fair and equitable, and that the terms adequately provide for his or her interests, and that this
Agreement is not a result of fraud, duress or undue influence exercised by either party upon
the other or by any person or persons upon either party.
6. SEPARATION/NON-INTERFERENCE.
WIFE and HUSBAND may and shall, at all times hereafter, live separate and apart.
They shall be free from any interference, direct or indirect, by the other in all respects as fully
as if they were married. Each may, for his or her separate use or benefit, conduct, carry on
and engage in any business, occupation, profession or employment which to him or her may
seem advisable. WIFE and HUSBAND shall not harass, disturb, or malign each other or the
respective families of each other.
7. REAL PROPERTY. ~"{,,
The parties are the joint owners of real property located at 8~3 Eppley Road,
Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, 17055. In consideration of the property
transfers set forth in this Agreement, and in consideration of HUSBAND tendering the cash
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payment of THIRTY-FOUR THOUSAND ($34,000.00) DOLLARS to WIFE and HUSBAND
refinancing the debt on said residence into his sole name and obligation and removing WIFE
as an obligor thereon, WIFE agrees to execute a deed transferring any and all of her right, title,
claim or interest she may have whatsoever in said real property to HUSBAND. HUSBAND
agrees to indemnify WiFE and hold her harmless on any mortgage, tax, utility or other
obligation associated with said real property.
8. DEBTS.
If a party has acquired debt, the parties agree that each shall assume full and complete
responsibility for his or her own debts.
HUSBAND represents and warrants to WIFE that since the separation he has not, and
in the future he will not, contract or incur any debt or liability for which WIFE or her estate
might be responsible, and he shall indemnify and save WIFE harmless from any and all claims
or demands made against her by reason of such debts or obligations incurred by him since the
date of said separation, except as otherwise set forth herein.
HUSBAND agrees to be solely responsible for the following debt obligations:
A. Home Depot
B. All his credit accounts in his sole name
C. Dell Computer debt
WIFE agrees to be solely responsible for the following debt obligations:
A. Capital One Visa
B. Members 1st Visa
C. Goods Furniture
WIFE represents and warrants to HUSBAND that since the separation she has not, and
in the future she will not, contract or inct~r any debt or liability for which HUSBAND or his
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estate might be responsible, and he shall indemnify and save HUSBAND harmless from any
and all claims or demands made against him by reason of such debts or obligations incurred
by her since the date of said separation, except as otherwise set forth herein.
9. RETIREMENT BENEFITS.
HUSBAND is the owner of an IRA retirement account with an approximate balance of
$24,000.00. WIFE is the owner of an IRA account with an approximate balance of $4,000.00.
HUSBAND hereby agrees to transfer to WIFE via a rollover from his IRA to her IRA the
sum of TEN THOUSAND ($10,000.00) DOLLARS.
The parties specifically waive any and all other retirement benefits obtained by the
parties pre-marriage, during marriage, and post-separation. The individual who holds said
benefits shall own the property solely and individually. Each party waives their right to title
and interest to the other party's benefit.
10. BANK ACCOUNTS.
The parties acknowledge that they have divided the marital bank accounts to their
satisfaction. The bank accounts held solely in individual names shall become the sole and
separate property of the party in whose name it is registered. Each party does hereby
specifically waive and release his/her right, title and interest in the other party's respective
accourt/s.
11. COYOTE CUSTOM CYCLES AND PARTS.
WIFE agrees to transfer any and all right, rifle, claim or interest she may have in Coyote
Custom Cycles and Parts to HUSBAND. HUSBAND shall retain said business as his sole and
exclusive property as part of his share of equitable distribution of marital property.
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12. PERSONAL PROPERTY.
Except as set forth here below, the parties hereto mutually agree that they have divided
all furniture, household furnishings and personal property between them in a manner
agreeable to both parties. The parties mutually agree that each party shall from and after the
date of this Agreement be the sole and separate owner of all tangible personal property in his
or her possession. WIFE shall have the right to retain her additional items of personal property
stored at the marital residence. HUSBAND shall retain the Dell Computer and the cell phones
as his sole and exclusive property.
13. CUSTODY AND SUPPORT.
HUSBAND and WIFE agree that the parties shall have shared legal custody of the
minor children Zachary and Kur[ The parties further agree that the children shall reside with
HUSBAND and that WIFE shall have liberal periods of partial physical custody of the children.
HUSBAND agrees that in consideration of WIFE's agreement to pay one half of any non
covered medical, dental or vision expenses of the children, HUSBAND shall not seek child
support from WIFE.
14. VEHICLES.
HUSBAND shall receive the 1998 Ford F-150 pick-up truck and WIFE waives any claim
thereto. HUSBAND shall be solely responsible for the debt obligation on said vehicle and
indemnify WIFE and hold her harmless thereon. HUSBAND and WIFE acknowledge that
WIFE'S vehicle a 2002 Honda CRV is a leased vehicle and both parties are obligors on said
lease agreement that expires in 2005. WIFE agrees to indemnify HUSBAND and hold him
harmless on said obligation.
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15. BANKRUPTCY OR REORGANIZATION PROCEEDINGS.
In the event that either party becomes a debtor in any bankruptcy or financial
reorganization proceedings of any kind while any obligations remain to be performed by that
party for the benefit of the other party pursuant to the provisions of this Agreement, the debtor
spouse hereby waives, releases and relinquishes any right to claim any exemption (whether
granted under State or Federallaw) to any property remaining in the debtor as a defense to any
claim made pursuant hereto by the creditor-spouse as set forth herein, including all attorney
fees and costs incurred in the enforcement of this paragraph or any other provision of this
Agreement. No obligation created by this Agreement shall be discharged or dischargeable,
regardless of Federal or State law to the contrary, and each party waives any and all right to
assert that obligation hereunder is discharged or dischargeable.
The parties mutually agree that in the event of bankruptcy or financial reorganization
proceedings by either party in the future, any monies to be paid to the other party, or to a third
party, pursuant to the terms of this Agreement shall constitute support and maintenance and
shall not be discharged in bankruptcy.
16. HEALTH INSURANCE.
WIFE shall continue to cover HUSBAND on her health insurance until November 30,
2002 or date of divorce, whichever first occurs. After November 30, 2002 WIFE is no longer
obligated to provide said health insurance coverage for HUSBAND.
17. ALIMONY, SUPPORT, AND ALIMONY PENDENTE LITE.
The parties hereby expressly waive, release, discharge and give up any and all rights
or claims which either may now or hereafter have for spousal support, alimony pendente lite,
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alimony, or maintenance. The parties further release any rights that they may have to seek
modification of the terms of this Agreement in a court of law or equity, with the understanding
that this Agreement constitutes a final determination for all time of either party's obligations
to contribute to the support or maintenance of the other.
17. ATTORNEY FEES, COURT COSTS.
Each party hereby agrees to be solely responsible for his or her own counsel fees, costs
and expenses. Neither shall seek any contribution thereto from the other except as otherwise
expressly provided herein.
18. ATTORNEYS' FEES FOR ENFORCEMENT.
In the event that either party breaches any provision of this Agreement and the other
party retains counsel to assist in enforcing the terms thereof, the breaching party will pay all
reasonable attorneys' fees, court costs and expenses (including interest and travel costs, if
applicable) which are incurred by the other party in enforcing the Agreement, whether
enforcement is ultimately achieved by litigation or by amicable resolution. It is the specific
Agreement and intent of the parties that a breaching or wrongdoing party shall bear the
obligation of any and ail costs, expenses and reasonable counsel fees incurred by the
nonbreaching party in protecting and enforcing his or her rights under this Agreement.
19. WAIVER OF RIGHTS.
Both parties hereby waive the following procedural rights:
(a.) The right to obtain an inventory and the appraisement of all marital and
non-marital property;
(b.) The right to obtain an income and expense statement of either party;
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(c.) The right to have all property identified and appraised;
(d.) The right to discovery as provided by the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil
Procedure; and
(e.) The right to have the court make all determinations regarding marital
and non-marital property, equitable distribution, spousal support,
alimony pendente lite, alimony, counsel fees and costs and expenses.
20. MUTUAL COOPERATION.
WIFE and HUSBAND shall mutually cooperate with each other in order to carry
through the terms of this Agreement, including but not limited to, the signing of documents.
21. VOID CLAUSES.
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
be valid and continue in full force, effect and operation.
22. APPLICABLE LAW.
This Agreement shall be cons~xued under the laws of the Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania.
23. ENTIRE AGREEMENT.
This Agreement contains the entire understanding of the parties, and there are no
representations, warranties, covenants or undertakings other than those expressly set forth
herein.
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24. CONTRACT INTERPRETATION.
For purposes of contract interpretation and for the purpose in resolving any ambiguity
herein, the parties agree that this Agreement was prepared jointly by the parties.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have set their hands and seals of the day
first above written.
This Agreement is executed in duplicate, and in counterparts. WIFE and HUSBAND
acknowledge the receipt of a duly executed copy hereof.
Witness
Witness
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COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
COUNTYO ss.
On the ~"{- day of ,2002, before me, a Notary
Public in and for the Commonwealth of Pefmsylvania, the undesigned officer, personally
appeared Kelly A. Yoder, known to me (or satisfactory proven) to be one of the parties
executing the foregoing instrument, and she acknowledges the foregoing instrument to be her
free act and deed.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and notarial seal the day and
year first above written.
Notary Public
My Commission Expires:
COMMONWEALTH OF :
: SS. EI.LEN ROSENBLOOM Notary Public
Cltlt of I~al'flsbur~, Dau ,p~.in
COUNTY OF :
On the ~ L~ day of ,2002, before me, a Notary
Public in and for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, the undesigned officer, personally
appeared Mark L. Yoder, known to me (or satisfactory proven) to be on of the parties
executing the foregoing instrument, and he acknowledges the foregoing instrument to be his
free act and deed.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and notarial seal the day and
year f-krst above written.
Notary Public
My Commission Expires:
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KELLY A. YODER,
Plaintiff
MARK L. YODER,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. ~;c/_ ,~a
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
1N CUSTODY
PETITION FOR EMERGENCY CUSTODY ORDF~R
AND NOW, this __day of March, comes the Plaintiff, Kelly A. Yoder, by and
through her attorneys, Joanne Harrison Clough and REAGER & ADLER, P.C., and respectfully
files this Petition for Emergency Custody Order, and, in support thereof, avers as follows:
1. Plaintiff is Kelly A. Yoder, residing at 723 Old Spring Road, Mechanicsburg,
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
2. Defendant is Mark L. Yoder, residing at 856 Eppley Road, Mechanicsburg,
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
3. Plaintiff filed a Custody Complaint contemporaneously with the filing of this
Petition for Emergency Custody Order.
4. Plaintiff seeks custody of the following child:
Name Present Address Age
Zachary Yoder 723 Old Spring Road 13
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
5. The child is presently in Plaintiff's physical custody since 3-1-04 when Defendant
was arrested.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff requests the Court to grant her sole physical and sole legal
custody of the minor child, Zachary Yoder, until further Order of Court.
Dated: March 2, 2004
Respectfully Submitted,
REAGER & ADLER, P.C.
Camp Hill, PA 17011
(717) 763-1383
Attorneys for Plaintiff
squire
VERIFICATION
I, Kelly Yoder, hereby verify that the statements made in the foregoing document 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.A. §4904, relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
Date:
EXHIBIT "A"
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MARITAL SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT, made this ,,~ day of ,. j 2002, by and
between Kelly A. Yoder, (hereinafter "WIFE") and Mark L. Yoder, (hereinafter "HUSBAND");
WI TN E S S E TH:
WHEREAS, the parties hereto were married on July 8, 1978, in Mechanicsburg,
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania; and separated on August 6, 2002; and
WHEREAS, the parties have two minor children of this marriage, Kurt Yoder, born on
11-5-85 and Zachary Yoder, born on 11-30-90; and
WHEREAS, difficulties have arisen between the parties and it is therefore their
intention to live separate and apart for the rest of their lives and the parties are desirous of
settling completely the economic and other rights and obligations between each other,
including, but not limited to: the equitable distribution of the marital property; past, present
and future support; alLmony, alimony pendente lite; and, in general, any and all other claims
and possible claims by one against the other or against their respective estates; and
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the covenants and promises hereinafter to be
kept and performed by each party and intending to be legally bound hereby, the parties do
hereby agree as follows:
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1. ADVICE OF COUNSEL.
The provisions of this Agreement and their legal effect have been fully explained to the
parties by their respective counsel. WIFE is represented by Joanne Harrison Clough, Esquire
of REAGER & ADLER, PC. HUSBAND has been advised of his right to be represented by
counsel of his own selection in the negotiation and/or execution of this Agreement, but has
elected not to retain counsel and desires to represent himself in this matter.
The parties further declare that each is executing the Agreement freely and voluntarily
having either obtained sufficient knowledge and disclosure of their respective legal rights and
obligations, or if counsel has not been consulted, expressly waiving the right to obtain such
knowledge. The parties each acknowledge that this Agreement is fair and equitable and is not
the result of any fraud, coercion, duress, undue influence or collusion.
2. DIVORCE ACTION.
The parties acknowledge that their marriage is irretrievably broken and that they shall
secure a mutual consent no fault divorce pursuant to § 3301(c) of the Divorce Code. A divorce
action was filed by WIFE with the Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County,
Pennsylvania at Civil Action No. 02-3768 on August 2, 2002. The parties agree to execute
Affidavits of Consent for divorce and Waivers of Notice of Intention to Request Entry of a
Divorce Decree concurrently with the execution of this Agreement.
This Agreement shall remain in full force and effect after such lime as a final decree in
divorce may be entered with respect to the parties. The parties agree that the terms of this
Agreement shall be incorporated into any Divorce Decree which may be entered with respect
to them and specifically referenced in the Divorce Decree. This Agreement shall not merge
with the divorce decree, but shall continue to have independent contractual significance.
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3. DATE OF EXECUTION.
The "date of execution" and "execution date" of this Agreement shall be defined as the
date upon which it is executed by the parties if they have each executed the Agreement on the
same date. Otherwise, the "date of execution" or "execution date" of this Agreement shall be
defined as the date of execution by the party last executing this Agreement.
4. MUTUAL RELEASES.
Each party absolutely and unconditionally release the other and the estate of the other
from any and all rights and obligations which either may have for past, present, or future
obligations, arising out of the marital relationship or otherwise, including all rights and
benefits under the Pennsylvania Divorce Code of 1980, and amendments except as described
herein.
Each party absolutely and unconditionally releases the other and his or her heirs,
executors, and estate from any claims arising by virtue of the marital relationship of the parties.
The above release shall be effective whether such claims arise by way of widow's or widower's
rights, family exemption, 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 any other
country.
Except for any cause of action for divorce which either party may have or claim to have,
each party gives to the other by the execution of this Agreement an absolute and unconditional
release from all claims whatsoever, in law or in equity which either party now has against the
other.
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5. FINANCIAL AND PROCEDURAL DISCLOSURE.
The parties confirm that each has relied on the accuracy of the financial disclosure of
the other as an inducement to the execution of this Agreement. Each party understands that
he/she had the right to obtain from the other party a complete inventory or list of all property
that either or both parties owned at the tirne of separation or currently o_nd that each party had
the right to have all such property valued by means of appraisals or otherwise. Both parties
understand that they have right to have a court hold hearings and make decisions on the
matters covered by this Agreement. Both parties hereby acknowledge that this Agreement is
fair and equitable, and that the terms adequately provide for his or her interests, and that this
Agreement is not a result of fraud, duress or undue influence exercised by either party upon
the other or by any person or persons upon either party.
6. SEPARATION/NON-INTERFERENCE.
WIFE and HUSBAND may and shall at all ffmes hereafter, live separate and apart.
They shall be free from any interference, direct or indirect, by the other in all respects as fully
as ff they were tm_married. Each may, for his or her separate use or benefit, conduct, carry on
and engage in any business, occupation, profession or employment which to him or her may
seem advisable. WIFE and HUSBAND shall not harass, disturb, or malign each other or the
respective families of each other.
7. REAL PROPERTY. ~,
The parties are the joint owners of real property located at 8~J Eppley Road,
Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, 17055. In consideration of the property
transfers set forth in this Agreement, and in consideration of HUSBAND tendering the cash
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payment of THIRTY-FOUR THOUSAND ($34,000.00) DOLLARS to WIFE and HUSBAND
refinancing the debt on said residence into his sole name and obligation and removing WIFE
as an obligor thereon, WIFE agrees to execute a deed transferring any and all of her right, title,
claim or interest she may have whatsoever in said real property to HUSBAND. HUSBAND
agrees to indemnify WIFE and hold her harmless on any mortgage, tax, utility or other
obligation associated with said real property.
8. DEBTS.
If a party has acquired debt, the parties agree that each shall assume full and complete
responsibility for his or her own debts.
HUSBAND represents and warrants to WiFE that since the separation he has not, and
in the future he will not, contract or incur any debt or liability for which WIFE or her estate
might be responsible, and he shall indemnify and save WIFE harmless from any and all claims
or demands made against her by reason of such debts or obligations incurred by him since the
date of said separation, except as otherwise set forth herein.
HUSBAND agrees to be solely responsible for the following debt obligations:
A. Home Depot
B. All his credit accounts in his sole name
C. Dell Computer debt
WIFE agrees to be solely responsible for the following debt obligations:
A. Capital One Visa
B. Members 1st Visa
C. Goods Furniture
WIFE represents and warrants to HUSBAND that since the separation she has not, and
in the future she will not, contract or incur any debt or liability for which HUSBAND or his
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estate might be responsible, and he shah indemnify and save HUSBAND harmless from any
and all claims or demands made against him by reason of such debts or obligations incurred
by her since the date of said separation, except as otherwise set forth herein.
9. RETIREMENT BENEFITS.
HUSBAND is the owner of an IRA retirement account with an approximate balance of
$24,000.00. WIFE is the owner of an IRA account with an approximate balance of $4,000.00.
HUSBAND hereby agrees to transfer to WIFE via a rollover from tzis IRA to her IRA the
sum of TEN THOUSAND ($10,000.00) DOLLARS.
The parties specifically waive any and all other retirement benefits obtained by the
parties pre-marriage, during marriage, and post-separation. The individual who holds said
benefits shall own the property solely and individually. Each party waives their right to title
and interest to the other party's benefit.
10. BANK ACCOUNTS.
The parties acknowledge that they have divided the marital bank accounts to their
satisfaction. The bank accounts held solely in individual names shall become the sole and
separate property of the party in whose name it is registered. Each party does hereby
specifically waive and release his/her right, title and interest in the other party's respective
accounts.
11. COYOTE CUSTOM CYCLES AND PARTS.
WIFE agrees to transfer any and all right, title, daim or interest she may have in Coyote
Custom Cycles and Parts to HUSBAND. HUSBAND shall retain said business as his sole and
exclusive property as part of his share of equitable distribution of marital property.
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12. PERSONAL PROPERTY.
Except as set forth here below, the parties hereto mutually agree that they have divided
all furniture, household furnishings and personal property between them in a manner
agreeable to both parties. The parties mutually agree that each party shall from and after the
date of this Agreement be the sole and separate owner of all tangible personal property in his
or her possession. WIFE shall have the right to retain her additional items of personal property
stored at the marital residence. HUSBAND shall retain the Dell Computer and the cell phones
as his sole and exclusive property.
13. CUSTODY AND SUPPORT.
HUSBAND and WIFE agree that the parties shall have shared legal custody of the
minor children Zachary and KurL The parties fttrther agree that the children shall reside with
HUSBAND and that WIFE shall have liberal periods of partial physical custody of the children.
HUSBAND agrees that in consideration of WIFE's agreement to pay one half of any non
covered medical dental or vision expenses of the children, HUSBAND shall not seek child
support from WIFE.
14. VEHICLES.
HUSBAND shall receive the 1998 Ford F-150 pick-up truck and WIFE waives any claim
thereto. HUSBAND shall be solely responsible for the debt obligation on said vehicle and
indemnify WIFE and hold her harmless thereon. HUSBAND and WIFE acknowledge that
WIFE'S vehicle a 2002 Honda CRV is a leased vehicle and both parties are obligors on said
lease agreement that expires in 2005. WIFE agrees to indemnify HUSBAND and hold him
harmless on said obligation.
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15. BANKRUPTCY OR REORGANIZATION PROCEEDINGS.
In the event that either party becomes a debtor in any bankruptcy or financial
reorganization proceedings of any kind while any obligations remain to be performed by that
party for the benefit of the other party pursuant to the provisions of this Agreement, the debtor
spouse hereby waives, releases and relinquishes any right to claim any exemption (whether
granted under State or Federallaw) to any property remaining in the debtor as a defense to any
claim made pursuant hereto by the creditor-spouse as set forth herein, including ali attorney
fees and costs incurred in the enforcement of this paragraph or any other provision of this
Agreement. No obligation created by this Agreement shall be discharged or dischargeable,
regardless of Federal or State law to the contrary, and each party waives any and all right to
assert that obligation hereunder is discharged or dischargeable.
The parties mutually agree that in the event of bankruptcy or financial reorganization
proceedings by either party in the future, any monies to be paid to the other party, or to a third
party, pursuant to the terms of this Agreement shall constitute support and maintenance and
shall not be discharged in bankruptcy.
16. HEALTH INSURANCE.
WIFE shall continue to cover HUSBAND on her health insurance until November 30,
2002 or date of divorce, whichever first occurs. After November 30, 2002 WIFE is no longer
obligated to provide said health insurance coverage for HUSBAND.
17. ALIMONY, SUPPORT, AND ALIMONY PENDENTE LITE.
The parties hereby expressly waive, release, discharge and give up any and all rights
or claims which either may now or hereafter have for spousal support, alimony pendente lite,
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alimony, or maintenance. The parties further release any rights that they may have to seek
modification of the terms of this Agreement in a court of law or equity, with the understanding
that this Agreement constitutes a final determination for all time of either party's obligations
to contribute to the support or maintenance of the other.
17. A'I-I'ORNEY FEES, COURT COSTS.
Each party hereby agrees to be solely responsible for his or her own counsel fees, costs
and expenses. Neither shall seek any contribution thereto from the other except as otherwise
expressly provided herein.
18. ATTORNEYS' FEES FOR ENFORCEMENT.
In the event that either party breaches any provision of this Agreement and the other
party retains counsel to assist in enforcing the terms thereof, the breaching party will pay all
reasonable attorneys' fees, court costs and expenses (including interest and travel costs, if
applicable) which are incurred by the other party in enforcing the Agreement, whether
enforcement is ultimately achieved by litigation or by amicable resolution. It is the specific
Agreement and intent of the parties that a breaching or wrongdoing party shall bear the
obligation of any and all costs, expenses and reasonable counsel fees incurred by the
nonbreaching party in protecting and enforcing his or her rights under this Agreement.
19. WAIVER OF RIGHTS.
Both parties hereby waive the following procedural rights:
(a.) The right to obh2n an inventory and the appraisement of all marital and
non-marital property;
(b.) The right to obtain an income and expense statement of either party;
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(c.)
(d.)
(e.)
The right to have all property identified and appraised;
The right to discovery as provided by the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil
Procedure; and
The right to have the court make all determinations regarding marital
and non-marital property, equitable distribution, spousal support,
alimony pendente lite, alimony, counsel fees and costs and expenses.
20. MUTUAL COOPERATION.
WIFE and HUSBAND shall mutually cooperate with each other in order to carry
through the terms of this Agreement, including but not limited to, the signing of documents.
21. VOID CLAUSES.
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
be valid and continue in full force, effect and operation.
22. APPLICABLE LAW.
This Agreement shall be construed under the laws of the Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania.
23. ENTIRE AGREEMENT.
This Agreement contains the entire understanding of the parties, and there are no
representations, warranties, covenants or undertakings other than those expressly set forth
herein.
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24. CONTRACT INTERPRETATION.
For purposes of contract interpretation and for the purpose in resolving any ambiguity
herein, the parties agree that this Agreement was prepared jointly by the parties.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have set their hands and seals of the day
first above written.
This Agreement is executed in duplicate, and in counterparts. WIFE and HUSBAND
acknowledge the receipt of a duly executed copy hereof.
V~itness
Witness
Mark L. Y~ze~
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COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA :
COUN~ o~ O_ ~, ~ ~ :: ss.
On the ~--~-__ day of , 2002, before me, a Notary
Public in and for the Commonwealth of Pefinsylvania, the undesigned officer, personally
appeared Kelly A. Yoder, known to me (or satisfactory proven) to be one of the parties
executing the foregoing instnnment, and she acknowledges the foregoing instrument to be her
free act and deed.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and notarial seal the day and
year first above written.
Notary Public
My Commission Expires:
COMMONWEALTH OF NOIARIAL SEAL I
SS. J ELoL~,EIELLEN ROSENBLOOM, N0tar'/Public J
City of Ilarrisburg, Dauphin County J
COUNTY OF L_~ _.e/nmi[sion Erxpire~~
On theday of .~_2~q ,2002, before me, a Notary
Public in and for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, the undesigned officer, personally
appeared Mark L. Yoder, known to me (or satisfactory proven) to be on of the parties
executing the foregoing instrument, and he acknowledges the foregoing instrument to be his
free act and deed.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and notarial seal the day and
year first above written.
Notary Public
My Commission Expires:
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KELLY A. YODER,
Plaintiff
MARK L. YODER,
Defendant
1N THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
No.
CIVIL ACTION-LAW
IN CUSTODY
ORDER
AND NOW, this _~1~ day of~, 2004, upon review of the attached
Petition For Em. ergency Custody Order, it is hereb, y ORD~ERED. an~d D~EC~.~E~D, that Plaintiff
~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~~hild, Zachary
Kelly Yoder sl;~;l Lz :::.':r_:_ :z .... t,:- .......~ ~ - ........... ~
Yoder endin~ further Order of Co . -
KELLY A. YODER
PLAINTIFF
MARK L. YODER
DEFENDANT
IN '/'HE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
04-933 CIVIL ACTION LAW
IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, Wednes__day, March 10, 2004
__, upon consideration of the attached Complaint,
it is hereby directed that parties and their respective counsel appear be~bre Melissa P. Gree~, the conciliator
at __ 301 Market Street, Lem.~yne, PA 17043
--. ~ on Monday, April 12, 2004.~.~ at I:00~PM
for a Pre-Hearing Custody Conference. At such conference, an effbrt will be made to resolve the issues in dispute; or
if this cannot be accomplished, to define and narrow the issues to be heard by the court, and to enter into a temporary
order. All children are five or older may also be present at the conference. Failure to al~pear at the conference may
provide grounds for entry of a temporary or permanent order.
The court hereby directs the parties to furnish any and all existing Protection from Abuse orders,
Special Relief orders, and Custody orders to the conciliator 48 hours prior to scheduled hearinl~.
FOR THE COURT,
By: /s/ -l}lqIiIsa P. Ga?~,2jl~~
Custody Conciliator
The Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland Coun ', , .
Amer~caus with Disabilites Act of 1990 For ',,¢,, · ty ~s requlr, ed by law to comply vath the
· ~,.L,,rmat~on about accessible facilities and reasonable
accommodations avmlable to d~sabled ~ndiv~duals ~avmg busmes~ before the court, please contact our office.
All arrangements must he made at least 72 hours prior to any hearing or business before the court. You must
attend the scheduled conference or hearing.
YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR ATTORNEY AT ONCE. IF YOU DO NOT
HAVE AN A'ITORNEy 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 Street
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
Telephone (717) 249-3166
APR 0 200,1
KELLY A. YODER,
MARKL. YODER,
Plaintiff
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 04-933 CIVIL TERM
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN CUSTODY
ORDER OFCOURT
AND NOW, this ~' day of/J4~ri~', 2004, upon consideration of the attached
Custody Conciliation Summary Report, it is hereby ordered and directed as follows:
1. Legal Custody. The parties, Kelly A. Yoder and Mark L. Yoder, shall have
shared legal custody of the minor child, Zachary Yoder, born November 30, 1990. Each
parent shall have an equal right, to be exercised jointly with the other parent, to make all
major non-emergency decisions affecting the child's general well-being including, but not
limited to, all decisions regarding his health, education and religion. Pursuant to the terms
of 23 Pa. C. S. §5309, each parent shall be entitled to all records and information pertaining
to the child including, but not limited to, medical, dental, religious or school records, the
residence address of the child and of the other parent. To the extent one parent has
possession of any such records or information, that parent shall be required to share the
same, or copies thereof, with the other parent within such reasonable time as to make the
records and information of reasonable use to the other parent.
2. Physical Custody. Mother shall have primary physical custody subject to
Father's rights of visitation and partial custody which shall be arranged as follows:
A. Commencing Thursday, April 15, 2004, and continuing thereafter
weekly on one weeknight when the parties' older son is not working, from 5:30
p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Father shall have supervised visitation.
B. Commencing Saturday, April 17, 2004, and continuing weekly on
either Saturday or Sunday from Noon until 5:00 p.m., Father shall have
supervised visitation.
C. For those contacts with Father which are supervised, the
supervision shall be provided by Barry and Paula Yoder.
3. Father's counsel shall arrange for a status report from Father's therapist
detailing his progress, treatment compliance, attendance and achievement of goals in
therapy through May 7, 2004. This report shall be shared between counsel. Assuming that
NO. 04-933 CIVIL TERM
Father has been appropriately compliant with treatment and this Order:
A. Effective May 10, 2004, Father's periods of supervised visitation shall
become unsupervised periods of partial custody; and
that period
weekends.
Effective May 15, 2004, Father's weekend visits shall be expanded to
from Saturday at Noon until Sunday at 6:00 p.m. on alternating
4. Father shall continue to participate in outpatient counseling at New Insights, as
recommended and in 12-Step meetings. Additionally, Father shall participate in family
counseling with Zachary. The parents will participate as recommended by the therapist.
Calls to initiate the commencement of this therapy shall be made by Father no later than
April 16, 2004.
5. For a period of twelve hours before and continuing throughout any period of
supervised visitation or partial custody with the minor child, the parties shall consume no
alcoholic beverages nor possess or use controlled substances whatsoever. The parties shall
likewise ensure, to the extent possible, that the other household members and/or house
guests comply with this prohibition. Father is advised that the terms of this Order which
require his abstinence shall be strictly construed.
6. The Custody Conciliation Conference shall reconvene on June 8, 2004 at
1:00 p.m. at the office of the Custody Conciliator, Meli=ssa Peel Greevy, Esquire, 301
Market Street, Lemoyne, PA 17043. It is contemplated at the time the Custody
Conciliation Conference reconvenes that the parties will review Father's schedule of partial
custody and further expansion of Father's time will be considered.
~ COURT'
BY TF~,,~
Dist:
Joanne H. Clough, Esquire, 2331 Market Street, Camp Hill, PA 17011
Michael A. Koranda, Esquire, 219 State Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101
KELLY A. YODER,
MARK L. YODER,
Plaintiff
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 04-933 CIVIL TERM
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN CUSTODY
CUSTODY CONCILIATION SUMMARY REPORT
IN ACCORDANCE WITH CUMBERLAND COUNTY' RULE OF CIVIL PROCEDURE
1915.3-8, the undersigned Custody Conciliator submits the [ollowing report:
1. The pertinent information concerning the child who is the subject of this
litigation is as follows:
NAME
DATE OF BIRTH CURRENTLY IN THE CUSTODY OF
Zachary Yoder
November 30, 1990
Mother
2. A Custody Conciliation Conference was held on April 12, 2004 following
Mother's filing of a Complaint for Custody on March 4, 201:)4. The matter was referred to
Custody Conciliation by Judge Guido who granted temporary primary physical custody to
Mother pending the Conciliation. The March 9, 2004 Order was issued following Mother's
Petition for Special Relief following a March 1, 2004 incident wherein Father was arrested
for reckless endangerment after an incident with a 30-06 shot gun. Present for the
conference were: the Mother, Kelly A. Yoder, and her counsel, Joanne Clough, Esquire; the
Father, Mark L. Yoder, and his counsel, Michael A. Koranda, Esquire.
3. The parties reached an agreement f(9,~-E'TEm,~orary Order in the form
attached, as
~a~e"'!- / Melissa Peel Greevy, Esquire
Custody Conciliator
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KELLY A. YODER,
MARKL. YODER,
Plaintiff
Defendant
JUN
1 ~/Z004~
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 04-933 CIVIL TERM
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN CUSTODY
ORDER TO RELINQUISH JURISDICTION
AND NOW, this 7th day of June, 2004, the parties having reached an agreement which has
been memorialized in a Stipulation to be filed with this Court, the Conciliator hereby relinquishes
jurisdiction of the above captioned matter.
FOR T~~T:
Dist:
Joanne H, Clough, Esquire, 2331 Market Street, Camp Hill, PA 17011
Michael A, Koranda, Esquire, 219 State Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101