HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-3887YONETTE R. WALTERS,
Plaintiff
V.
RICHARD K. WALTERS,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 2008 - 3 ?-s/7 CIVIL TERM
CIVIL ACTION-LAW
NOTICE TO DEFEND AND CLAIM RIGHTS
You have been sued in court. If you wish to defend against the claims set forth
in the following pages, you must take prompt action. You are warned that if you fail to
do so, the case may proceed without you and a decree of divorce or annulment may be
entered against you by the court. A judgment may also be entered against you for any
other claim or relief requested in these papers by the Plaintiff. You may lose money or
property or other rights important to you, including custody or visitation of your children.
When the ground for the divorce is indignities or irretrievable breakdown of the
marriage, you may request marriage counseling. A list of marriage counselors is
available in the Office of the Prothonotary at the Cumberland County Court House,
Carlisle, Pennsylvania.
IF YOU DO NOT FILE A CLAIM FOR ALIMONY, MARITAL PROPERTY,
COUNSEL FEES OR EXPENSES BEFORE THE FINAL DECREE OF DIVORCE OR
ANNULMENT IS GRANTED, YOU MAY LOSE THE RIGHT TO CLAIM ANY OF THEM.
YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU DO
NOT HAVE A LAWYER OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE
OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW. THIS OFFICE CAN PROVIDE YOU WITH
INFORMATION ABOUT HIRING A LAWYER.
IF YOU CANNOT AFFORD TO HIRE A LAWYER, THIS OFFICE MAY BE ABLE
TO PROVIDE YOU WITH INFORMATION ABOUT AGENCIES THAT MAY OFFER
LEGAL SERVICES TO ELIGIBLE PERSONS AT A REDUCED FEE OR NO FEE.
Cumberland County Bar Association
32 South Bedford Street
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
(717) 249-3166
YONETTE R. WALTERS,
Plaintiff
V.
RICHARD K. WALTERS,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 2008 - 3 i S'-7 CIVIL TERM
CIVIL ACTION-LAW
DIVORCE COMPLAINT
1. Plaintiff is Yonette R. Walters, an adult individual who currently resides at
31 Watson Drive, Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, 17015.
2. Defendant is Richard K. Walters, an adult individual who currently resides
at 31 Watson Drive, Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, 17015.
3. Plaintiff and Defendant have been bona fide residents in the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for at least six months immediately previous to the
filing of this Complaint.
4. The Plaintiff and Defendant were married on April 10, 1999 in Bloserville,
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
5. There have been no prior actions of divorce or for annulment between the
parties.
6. The marriage is irretrievably broken.
7. The Plaintiff has been advised of the availability of counseling and that
she may have the right to request that the court require the parties to participate in
Counseling.
8. Plaintiff requests the court to enter a decree of divorce.
WHEREFORE, the Plaintiff requests the court to enter a decree of divorce in
favor of the Plaintiff and against the Defendant.
COUNT I - EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTION
9. Plaintiff hereby incorporates by reference all of the averments contained in
paragraphs 1 through 8 of this Complaint.
10. The parties have acquired real estate, personal property, including
automobiles, bank accounts and other items of miscellaneous property during the
course of their marriage, some of which is marital property.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff respectfully requests this Honorable Court to enter a
decree which effects an equitable distribution of marital property.
COUNT II - CUSTODY
11. Plaintiff hereby incorporates by reference all of the averments contained in
paragraphs 1 through 10 of this Complaint.
12. The parties have one minor child of their marriage, Sarah Margrit Walters,
born March 3, 2000, age 8.
The child was born in wedlock.
The child is presently in the custody of Plaintiff and Defendant at 31
Watson Drive, Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, 17015.
During the past five years, the child has resided with the following persons
at the following addresses:
Persons Residences Dates
Yonette R. Walters and 31 Watson Drive 2000 to
Richard K. Walters Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17015 Present
The natural mother of the child is Yonette R. Walters, currently residing at
31 Watson Drive, Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, 17015.
She is married to the Defendant.
The natural father of the child is Richard K. Walters, currently residing at
31 Watson Drive, Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, 17015.
He is married to the Plaintiff.
13. The relationship of the Plaintiff to the child is that of natural mother. The
Plaintiff currently resides with the following persons:
Names Relationship
Richard K. Walters Husband
Sarah M. Walters Daughter
14. The relationship of the Defendant to the child is that of natural father. The
Defendant currently resides with the following persons:
Names Relationship
Yonette R. Walters Wife
Sarah M. Walters Daughter
15. Plaintiff does not know of a person not a party to the proceedings who has
physical custody of the child or claims to have custody or visitation rights with respect to
the child.
16. Each parent whose parental rights to the child have not been terminated
and the person who has physical custody of the child have been named as parties to
this action. All other persons, named below, who are known to have or claim a right to
custody or visitation of the child will be given notice of the pendency of this action and
the right to intervene: none.
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WHEREFORE, Plaintiff requests your Honorable Court to grant her shared legal
and primary physical custody of the child.
Respectfully submitted,
O'BRIEN, BARIC & SCHERER
Date: ?' yO lj? 141hl
Mich A. cherer, Esquire
I. D.# 61974
19 West South Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 249-6873
Attorney for Plaintiff
VERIFICATION
I verify that the statements made in this Divorce Complaint are true and correct.
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:
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YONETTE R. WALTERS IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
PLAINTIFF CUMBERLAND COUNTY PENNSYLVANIA
V.
RICHARD K. WALTERS
DEFENDANT
• 2008-3887 CIVIL ACTION LAW
IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, Wednesday, July 02, 2008 , upon consideration of the attached Complaint,
it is hereby directed that parties and their respective counsel appear before John J. Mangan, Jr., Esq. , the conciliator,
at 4th Floor, Cumberland County Courthouse, Carlisle on Thursday, August 14, 2008 at 10:00 AM
for a Pre-Hearing Custody Conference. At such conference, an effort 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. Failure to appear 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 hearing.
FOR THE COURT,
By: /s/ john j. Mangan, jr., Esq.
Custody Conciliator
The Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County is required by law to comply with the Americans
with Disabilites Act of 1990. For information about accessible facilities and reasonable accommodations
available to disabled individuals having business before the court, please contact our office. All arrangements
must be 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 ATTORNEY 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
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YONETTE R. WALTERS, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V NO. 2008 - 3W CIVIL TERM
RICHARD K. WALTERS, CIVIL ACTION-LAW
Defendant
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this the day of , 2008, upon consideration of
the attached complaint, it is hereby directed that the parties and their respective counsel
appear before , Esquire, the conciliator, at
on the day of 2008 at
A.M./P.M., for a Pre-Hearing Custody Conference. At such conference, an
effort 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 age five or older may also be present at the conference. Failure to appear at
the conference may provide grounds for entry of a temporary or permanent order.
BY THE COURT,
BY
Custody Conciliator
YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU DO NOT
HAVE A LAWYER OF 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, PA 17013
(717) 249-3166
YONETTE R. WALTERS,
Plaintiff
V.
RICHARD K. WALTERS,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 2008 - ?ji 7 CIVIL TERM
CIVIL ACTION-LAW
CUSTODY COMPLAINT
1. Plaintiff is Yonette R. Walters, an adult individual who currently resides at
31 Watson Drive, Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
2. Defendant is Richard K. Walters, an adult individual who currently resides
at 31 Watson Drive, Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
3. The parties are the parents one minor children, namely, Sarah Margrit
Walters, born March 3, 2000, age 8.
The child was born in wedlock.
The child is presently in the custody of Plaintiff and Defendant at 31
Watson Drive, Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
During the past five years, the child has resided with the following persons
at the following addresses:
Persons Residences Dates
Yonette R. Walters and 31 Watson Drive 2000 to
Richard K. Walters Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17015 Present
The natural mother of the child is Yonette R. Walters, currently residing at
31 Watson Drive, Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
She is married to the Defendant.
The natural father of the child is Richard K. Walters, currently residing at
31 Watson Drive, Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
He is married to the Plaintiff.
4. The relationship of the Plaintiff to the child is that of natural mother. The
Plaintiff currently resides with the following persons:
Names Relationship
Richard K. Walters Husband
Sarah M. Walters Daughter
5. The relationship of the Defendant to the child is that of natural father. The
Defendant currently resides with the following persons:
Names Relationship
Yonette R. Walters Wife
Sarah M. Walters Daughter
6. Plaintiff has not participated as a party or witness, or in another capacity,
in other litigation concerning the custody of the child in this or another court.
Plaintiff has no information of a custody proceeding concerning the child
pending in a court of this Commonwealth or any other state.
Plaintiff does not know of a person not a party to the proceedings who has
physical custody of the child or claims to have custody or visitation rights with respect to
the child.
7. The best interest and permanent welfare of the child will be served by
granting the Plaintiff primary physical custody and the parties shared legal custody.
8. Each parent whose parental rights to the child have not been terminated
and the person who has physical custody of the child have been named as parties to
this action. All other persons, named below, who are known to have or claim a right to
custody or visitation of the child will be given notice of the pendency of this action and
the right to intervene: none
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff requests your Honorable Court to grant her shared legal
and primary physical custody of the child.
Respectfully submitted,
Date: 6.30 -u 5
O'BRIEN, BARIC & SCHERER
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Michbel A. Scherer, Esquire
I.D. # 61974
19 West South Street
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
(717) 249-6873
Attorney for Plaintiff
VERIFICATION
I verify that the statements made in the foregoing Custody 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 unsworn falsification to authorities.
Date: ?o L?
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36 South Hanover Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 249-0900
YONETTE R. WALTERS,
Plaintiff
V.
RICHARD K. WALTERS,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: 2008-3887 CIVIL TERM
: CIVIL ACTION -LAW
Please enter my appearance on behalf of the Defendant, Richard K. Walters, in the above-
captioned matter.
ABOM & KUTULAKIS, L.L.P.
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Michelle L. So er, Esquire
36 South Hanover Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 249-0900
Attorney ID No. 93034
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
AND NOW, this *41 day of July, 2008, I, Michelle L. Sommer, Esquire of ABOM &
KUTULAKIS, LLP, hereby certify that I did serve or cause to be served a true and correct copy of the
foregoing Praecipe for Entry of Appearance by First Class U.S. Mail addressed to the following:
Michael A. Scherer, Esquire
O'Brien, Baric & Scherer
19 West South Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
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YONETTE R. WALTERS,
Plaintiff
V.
RICHARD K. WALTERS,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 2008 - 3887 CIVIL TERM
CIVIL ACTION-LAW
AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE
I hereby certify that on July 3, 2008, the United States Postal Service served upon the
defendant, Richard K. Walters, the Divorce Complaint by Certified Mail as indicated by the
Certified Mail Domestic Return Receipt attached hereto as "Exhibit A."
Date: 15- ° q
Michael A. Scherer, Esquire
O'Brien, Baric & Scherer
19 West South Street
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
(717) 249-6873
Attorney for Plaintiff
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YONETTE R. WALTERS, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. No. 08-3887 CIVIL ACTION LAW
RICHARD K. WALTERS, IN CUSTODY
Defendant
411^ ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW this 149 day of August 2008, upon consideration of the attached Custody
Conciliation Report, it is Ordered and Directed as follows:
Legal Custody: The Father, Richard K. Walters, and the Mother, Yonette R. Walters, shall
have shared legal custody of Sarah Margrit Walters, born 03/03/2000. The parties shall have
an equal right to make all major non-emergency decisions affecting the Child's general well-
being including, but not limited to, all decisions regarding her 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.
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2. Physical Custody: Mother and Father shall share physical custody pursuant to a two week
repeating schedule as follows:
a. In week one, Mother shall have physical custody of Sarah from Monday
morning until Wednesday morning. Father shall have custody from Wednesday
evening at 5:30 pm until Friday morning. Mother then shall have custody
Friday evening until Monday morning.
b. In week two, Father shall have physical custody of Sarah from Monday morning
until Wednesday morning. Mother shall have custody from Wednesday evening
at 5:30 pm until Friday morning. Father then shall have custody Friday evening
until Monday morning.
C. Both parents shall have physical custody of the Child at such other times as the
parties may mutually agree.
3. The non-custodial parent shall have liberal telephone contact with the Child on a reasonable
basis.
4. Holidays: The parents shall arrange the holiday schedule as attached unless otherwise mutually
agreed upon.
5. Each parent shall have two non-consecutive weeks of vacation with the Child per year. The
requesting parent shall give the other parent 30 days advance notice of the requested time and
this vacation week shall supersede the regular physical custody schedule. In the event the
parties schedule conflicting vacations, the party first providing written notice shall have the
choice of vacation. Prior to departure, the parties will provide each other with information
regarding the intended vacation destination and a telephone number at which they can be
reached during their vacation. The parties may expand this vacation time by mutual agreement.
6. In the event the custodial parent should take the Child out of state, the custodial parent shall
notify the non-custodial parent within twenty-four hours of departure of the intended
destination and a telephone number at which they can be reached.
7. Neither party may say or do anything nor permit a third party to do or say anything that may
estrange the Child from the other party, or injure the opinion of the Child as to the other party,
or may hamper the free and natural development of the Child's love or affection for the other
party. To the extent possible, both parties shall not allow third parties to disparage the other
parent in the presence of the Child.
8. In the event of a medical emergency, the custodial party shall notify the other party as soon as
practicable after the emergency is handled.
9. This Order is entered pursuant to a Custody Conciliation Conference. The parties may modify
the provisions of this Order by mutual consent. In the absence of mutual consent, the terms of
this Order shall control.
10. A status update conference is hereby scheduled for November 17 ,2108 at 9:00 am with the
assigned conciliator.
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YONETTE R. WALTERS,
Plaintiff
V.
RICHARD K. WALTERS,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
No. 08-3887
CIVIL ACTION LAW
IN CUSTODY
CUSTODY CONCILIATION SUMMARY REPORT
IN ACCORDANCE WITH CUMBERLAND COUNTY RULE OF CIVIL PROCEDURE
1915.3-8(b), the undersigned Custody Conciliator submits the following report:
1. The pertinent information pertaining to the Child who is the subject of this litigation is
as follows:
Name Date of Birth Currently in the Custody of
Sarah Margrit Walters 03/03/2000 Father and Mother
2. A Conciliation Conference was held with regard to this matter on August 14, 2008 with
the following individuals in attendance:
The Mother, Yonette Walters, with her counsel, Michael Scherer, Esq.
The Father, Richard Walters, with his counsel, Michelle Sommer, Esq.
3. The parties agreed to the entry of an Order in the form as attached.
Date John gan, Esquire
Cus dy Conciliator
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
YONETTE R. WALTERS,
Plaintiff
NO. 2008-3887
V.
RICHARD K. WALTERS,
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE and CUSTODY
PRAECIPE TO WITHDRAW APPEARANCE
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Please withdraw my appearance on behalf of the Plaintiff, Yonette R. Walters.
Date: V I k 1 ('09
MICHAEL A. SCHERER, ESQUIRE
PRAECIPE TO ENTER APPEARANCE
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Please enter my appearance on behalf of the Plaintiff, Yonette R. Walters.
Date:
Camp Hill, PA 17011
(717) 737-0100
3448 Trindle Road
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Amended Divorce Complaint
Prepared By:
Diane G. Radcliff, Esquire
3448 Trindle Road, Camp Hill, PA 17011
Supreme Court ID # 32112
Phone: 717-737-0100 • Fax: 717-975-0697 • Email: dianeradcliff @comcast.net
Attorney for Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
YONETTE R. WALTERS,
Plaintiff NO. 2008-3887
V.
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
RICHARD K. WALTERS, DIVORCE
Defendant
NOTICE TO DEFEND AND CLAIM RIGHTS
YOU HAVE BEEN SUED IN COURT. If you wish to defend against the claims set forth in the following
pages, you must take prompt action. You are warned that if you fail to do so, the case may proceed
without you and a decree of divorce or annulment may be entered against you by the court. A
judgment may also be entered against you for any other claim or relief requested in these papers by
the Plaintiff. You may lose money or property or other rights important to you, including custody or
visitation of your children.
When the ground for divorce is indignities or irretrievable breakdown of the marriage, you may
request marriage counseling. A list of marriage counselors is available in the Office of the Prothonotary
at the Cumberland County Courthouse, Carlisle, Pennsylvania.
IF YOU DO NOT FILE A CLAIM FOR ALIMONY, DIVISION OF PROPERTY, COUNSEL FEES OR EXPENSES
BEFORE THE FINAL DECREE OF DIVORCE OR ANNULMENT IS GRANTED, YOU MAY LOSE THE RIGHT TO
CLAIM ANY OF THEM.
YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A LAWYER OR
CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW. THIS OFFICE CAN
PROVIDE YOU WITH INFORMATION ABOUT HIRING A LAWYER.
IF YOU CANNOT AFFORD TO HIRE A LAWYER, THIS OFFICE MAY BE ABLE TO PROVIDER YOU WITH
INFORMATION ABOUT AGENCIES THAT MAY OFFER LEGAL SERVICES TO ELIGIBLE PERSONS AT A REDUCED
FEE OR NO FEE.
Cumberland County Bar Association
32 South Bedford Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
Telephone No. (717) 249-3166
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
YONETTE R. WALTERS,
Plaintiff NO. 2008-3887
V.
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
RICHARD K. WALTERS, DIVORCE
Defendant
AVISO PARA DEFENDER Y RECLAMAR DERECHOS
USTED HA SIDO DEMANDADO EN LA CORTE. Si desea defenderse de las quejas expuestas en las
paginas siguientes, debe tomar accion con prontitud. Se le avisa que si no se defiende, el caso puede
proceder sin usted y decreto de divorcio o anulamiento puede ser emitido en su contra por la Corte.
Una decision puede tambien ser emitida en su contra por cualquier otra queja o compensacion
reclamados por el demandante. Usted puede perder dinero, o propiedades u otros derechos
importantes para usted.
Cuando la base para el divorcio es indignidadas o rompimiento irreparable del matrimonio, usted puede
solicitar consejo matrimonial. Una lista de consejeros matrimoniales esta disponible en la oficina del
Prothonotary, en la Cumberland County Couthouse, One Courthouse Square, Carlisle, PA 17013
SI USTED NO RECLAMA PENSION ALIMENTICIA, PROPIEDAD MARITAL, HONORARIOS DE ABOGADO U OTROS
GASTOS ANTES DE QUE EL DECRETO FINAL DE DIVORCIO 0 ANULAMIENTO SEA EMITIDO, USTED PUEDE
PERDER EL DERECHO A RECLAMAR CUALQUIERA DE ELLOS.
USTED DEBE LLEVAR ESTE PAPEL A UN ABOGADO, VAYA 0 LLAME A LA OFICINA INDICADA ABAJO PARA
AVERIGUAR DONDE PUEDE OBTENER ASISTENCIA LEGAL.
Cumberland County Bar Association
32 South Bedford Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
Telephone No. (717) 249-3166
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
YONETTE R. WALTERS,
Plaintiff NO. 2008-3887
V.
: CIVIL ACTION- LAW
RICHARD K. WALTERS, DIVORCE
Defendant
AMENDED COMPLAINT IN DIVORCE
Plaintiff, Yonette R. Walters by her attorney, Diane G. Radcliff, Esquire, and files this Complaint
in Divorce of which the following is a statement:
COUNT I
DIVORCE
1. The Plaintiff is Yonette R. Walters, an adult individual residing at 705 Mount Rock Road,
Carlisle, Cumberland County, PA 17015
2. The Defendant is Richard K. Walters, an adult individual residing at 31 Walton Road,
Carlisle, Cumberland County, PA.
3. Plaintiff and Defendant have been bona fide residents in the Commonwealth for at least
six (6) months previous to the filing of this Complaint.
4. Plaintiff and Defendant were married on April 10, 1999 in Bloserville, Cumberland County,
PA .
5. There have been no prior actions of divorce or annulment between the parties.
6. Plaintiff has been advised that counseling is available and that Plaintiff may have the right
to request that the Court require the parties to participate in counseling.
7. Defendant is not a member of the Armed Services of the United States or any of its Allies.
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8. Plaintiff avers that the grounds on which the action is based are:
A. Section 3301(c) Mutual Consent No-Fault: The marriage is irretrievably broken;
B. Section 33010 Non-Consent No-Fault: The marriage is irretrievably broken and the
parties are now living separate and apart. Once the parties have lived separate
and apart for a period of two years, Plaintiff will submit an Affidavit alleging that
the parties have lived separate and apart for at least two (2) years and that the
marriage is irretrievably broken.
C. Section 3301(a)(6) Indignities: Defendant has offered such indignities to the person
of the Plaintiff, the innocent and injured spouse, as to render her condition
intolerable and life burdensome, and that this action is not collusive.
9. Plaintiff requests the Court to enter a decree of divorce.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff requests this Honorable Court to enter a decree in divorce,
divorcing the Plaintiff and Defendant.
COUNT II
CUSTODY
10. Paragraphs 1 through 9 are incorporated by reference hereto as fully as though the same
were set forth at length.
11. The parties are the parents of one minor child of their marriage, Sarah Margrit Walters,
born March 3, 2000, age 8.
12. The child was born in wedlock.
13. The child is presently in the joint custody of the parties (50150), Plaintiff at 705 Mount
Rock Road, Carlisle, Cumberland County, PA 17015 and Defendant at 31 Watson Drive,
Carlisle, Cumberland County, PA 17015
14. During the past five years, the child has resided with the following persons at the
following addresses:
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PERSONS ADDRESSES DATES
Yonette R. Walters 705 Mount Rock Road 6/25/08 to present
Carlisle, PA 17015
Richard K. Walters 31 Watson Drive 6/25/08 to present
Carlisle, PA 17015
Yonette R. Walters and 31 Watson Drive 1997-6/25/08
Richard K. Walters Carlisle, PA 17015
15. The natural mother of the child is Yonette R. Walters, currently residing at 705 Mount
Rock Road, Carlisle, Cumberland County, PA 17015. She is married to the Defendant.
16. The natural father of the child is Richard K. Walters, currently residing at 31 Watson
Drive, Carlisle, PA He is married to the Plaintiff.
17. The relationship of the Plaintiff to the child is that of natural mother. The Plaintiff
currently resides with the following persons:
NAMES RELATIONSHIP
Sarah Margrit Walters Daughter
Sharon and Rich Griffey Parents
18. The relationship of the Defendant to the child is that of natural father. The Defendant
currently resides with the following persons:
NAMES RELATIONSHIP
Sarah Margrit Walters Daughter
19. Plaintiff does not know of a party to the proceedings who has physical custody of the child
or claims to have custody or visitation rights with respect to the child.
20. Each parent whose parental rights to the child have not been terminated and the person
who has physical custody of the child have been named as parties to this action. All other
persons, named below, who are known to have or claim a right to custody or visitation of
the child will be given notice of the pendency of this action and the right to intervene:
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None.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff requests the Court to grant shared legal custody of the child to the
parties and primary physical custody of the child to the Plaintiff.
COUNT III
ESC UITABLE DISTRIBUTION
21. Paragraphs 1 through 9 are incorporated by reference hereto as fully as though the same
were set forth at length.
22. Plaintiff and Defendant have acquired property, both real and personal, and incurred
debts during their marriage, all of which are "marital property" or "marital debts".
23. Plaintiff and/or Defendant have acquired, prior to the marriage or subsequent thereto,
"non-marital property" which has increased in value since the date of marriage and/or
subsequent to its acquisition during the marriage, which increase in value is "marital
property".
24. Plaintiff and Defendant have been unable to agree as to an equitable division of the
marital property and marital debts as of the date of the filing of this Complaint.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff requests this Honorable Court to equitably divide all marital
property and debts of the parties.
COUNT IV
COUNSEL FEES. COSTS AND EXPENSES
25. Paragraphs 1 through 9 are incorporated by reference hereto as fully as though the same
were set forth at length.
26. Plaintiff has employed legal counsel in this case, but is unable to pay the necessary and
reasonable attorney's fees for said counsel.
27. In the alternative because of the improper conduct of the Defendant, Plaintiff has been
forced ion incur unnecessary attorneys fees and costs and claim is made therefor.
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28. Plaintiff has or will incur costs in this action including, but not limited to, costs for
various experts to appraise the parties' marital assets, and does not have the funds to pay
the necessary and reasonable fees , costs and expenses.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff requests this Honorable Court to enter an award of interim counsel
fees, costs and expenses and to order such additional sums hereafter as may be deemed
necessary and appropriate and at final hearing to further award such additional counsel fees,
costs and expenses as are deemed necessary and appropriate.
Respectfully submitted,
DUNE-G. RAPCLIFF, ESQUI
Road
Camp Hill, PA 1701 1
Phone: (717) 737-0100
Supreme Court ID # 32112
Attorney for Plaintiff
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VERIFICATION
Yonette R. Walters verifies that the statements made in this Complaint are true and
correct. Yonette R. Walters understands that false statements herein are made subject to the
penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. Section 4904, relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
L/ M?L&Aq
YON EVE R. WALTERS
Date:
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I hereby certify that I am this day serving the foregoing document upon the person(s) and
in the manner indicated below, which service satisfies the requirements of the Pennsylvania
Rules of Civil Procedure:
Service by First Class Mail Addressed as Follows:
Michelle L. Sommer, Esquire
Abom £t Kutulakis
36 South Hanover Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(Counsel for Defendant)
E G DCLIFF, ESQUIRE
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Camp Hill, PA 17011
Email: dianeradcliff0comcast.net
Phone: (717) 737-0100
Fax: (717) 975-0697
Counsel for Plaintiff
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(717) 249-0900
YONETTE R. WALTERS,
Plaintiff
V.
RICHARD K. WALTERS,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
2008-3887 CIVIL TERM
CIVIL ACTION -LAW
ANSWER TO PLAINTIFF'S AMENDED COMPLAINT IN DIVORCE
AND NOW, comes the Defendant, Richard K. Walters, by and through his attorney, Michelle L.
Sommer, Esquire, of Abom & Kutulakis, L.L.P., and files this Answer to Plaintiff's Amended Complaint
in Divorce and in support thereof avers as follows:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
Admitted.
Admitted.
Admitted.
Admitted.
Admitted.
Defendant is unable to admit or deny this averment.
Admitted.
The averments are answered below:
a. Admitted.
b. Admitted. Defendant is unable to admit or deny if Plaintiff will submit to an Affidavit
alleging that the parties have lived separate and apart for at least two years and that the
Plaintiff will admit that the marriage is irretrievably broken.
c. Denied. It is specifically denied that the Defendant has offered such indignities to the
Plaintiff that she is an innocent and injured spouse as to render her condition intolerable
and her life burdensome and this action is not collusive.
9. The averment in paragraph 9 is a legal conclusion to which no response is required.
WHEREFORE, Defendant requests this Honorable Court to enter a decree in divorce, divorcing
the Plaintiff and Defendant.
COUNT II - CUSTODY
10. The averment in paragraph 10 is a legal conclusion to which no response is required.
11. Admitted.
12. Admitted.
13. Admitted.
14. Admitted.
15. Admitted.
16. Admitted.
17. Admitted.
18. Admitted.
19. The averment in paragraph 19 is a legal conclusion to which no response is required.
20. Admitted.
WHEREFORE, Defendant requests this Honorable Court to grant shared legal custody of the
child to the parties and joint physical custody of the child to Plaintiff and Defendant.
COUNT III - EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTION
21. The averment in paragraph 21 is a legal conclusion to which no response is required.
22. Admitted.
23. Admitted.
24. Admitted.
WHEREFORE, Defendant requests this Honorable Court to equitably divide all marital property
and debts of the parties.
COUNT IV - COUNSEL FEES COSTS A EXPENSES
25. The averment in paragraph 25 is a legal conclusion to which no response is required.
26. Admitted in part and denied in part. It is admitted that Plaintiff has employed legal counsel,
Diane Radcliff, Esquire, to represent her in this matter. However, it is specifically denied that
the Plaintiff is unable to pay the necessary and reasonable attorney's fees for said counsel. (See
attached 2007 W-2 for both the Plaintiff and Defendant hereby marked as Exhibit "A".)
27. Denied. It is specifically denied that Plaintiff has been forced to incur unnecessary attorney's
fees and costs because of any improper conduct by the Defendant.
28. Denied. It is specifically denied that the Plaintiff has or will incur any additional costs including
but not limited to various experts to appraise the parties' marital assets. The Plaintiff by way of
Exhibit A in paragraph 26 Plaintiff makes a larger salary than the Defendant and should be able
to pay the necessary and reasonable fees, costs and expenses associated with any additional
costs, should there be any in the future.
WHEREFORE, Defendant requests this Honorable Court to deny Plaintiff's request for counsel
fees, costs and expenses either in the interim or in the future.
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ABOM & KUTULAKIS, L.L.P.
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Michelle L. Sommer, Es e
Attorney ID No. 93034
36 South Hanover Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 249-0900
Attorney for the Defendant
VERIFICATION
I, RICHARD K. WALTERS, verify that the statements made in this Answer to Plaintiff s
Amended Complaint in Divorce are true and correct. I understand that false statements herein made are
subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. Section 4904, relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
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AND NOW, this W day of October, 2008, I, Michelle L. Sommer, Esquire of ABOM &
KUTULAKIS, L.L.P., hereby certify that I did serve or cause to be served a true and correct copy of the
foregoing Answer to Plaintiff's Amended Complaint in Divorce by First Class U.S. Mail addressed to the
following:
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3448 Trindle Road
Camp Hill, PA 17011
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YONETTE R. WALTERS, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. No. 08-3887 CIVIL ACTION LAW
RICHARD K. WALTERS, IN CUSTODY
Defendant :
Prior Judge: Edward E. Guido, J.
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW this day of November 2008, upon consideration of the attached
Custody Conciliation Report, it is Ordered and Directed as follows:
The prior Order dated August 18, 2008 is hereby VACATED and replaced with the instant
Order.
2. Legal Custody: The Father, Richard K. Walters, and the Mother, Yonette R. Walters, shall
have shared legal custody of Sarah Margrit Walters, born 03/03/2000. The parties shall have
an equal right to make all major non-emergency decisions affecting the Child's general well-
being including, but not limited to, all decisions regarding her 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 and Father shall share physical custody pursuant to a two week
repeating schedule as follows:
a. In week one, Mother shall have physical custody of Sarah from Monday
morning until Wednesday morning. Father shall have custody from Wednesday
evening at 5:30 pm until Friday morning. Mother then shall have custody
Friday evening until Monday morning.
b. In week two, Father shall have physical custody of Sarah from Monday morning
until Wednesday morning. Mother shall have custody from Wednesday evening
at 5:30 pm until Friday morning. Father then shall have custody Friday evening
until Monday morning.
C. Both parents shall have physical custody of the Child at such other times as the
parties may mutually agree.
3. The non-custodial parent shall have liberal telephone contact with the Child on a reasonable
basis before 8:00 pm on any given evening.
4. Holidays: The parents shall arrange the holiday schedule as attached unless otherwise mutually
agreed upon.
5. Each parent shall have two non-consecutive weeks of vacation with the Child per year. The
requesting parent shall give the other parent 30 days advance notice of the requested time and
this vacation week shall supersede the regular physical custody schedule. In the event the
parties schedule conflicting vacations, the party first providing written notice shall have the
choice of vacation. Prior to departure, the parties will provide each other with information
regarding the intended vacation destination and a telephone number at which they can be
reached during their vacation. The parties may expand this vacation time by mutual agreement.
6. In the event the custodial parent should take the Child out of state, the custodial parent shall
notify the non-custodial parent within twenty-four hours of departure of the intended
destination and a telephone number at which they can be reached.
7. Neither party may say or do anything nor permit a third party to do or say anything that may
estrange the Child from the other party, or injure the opinion of the Child as to the other party,
or may hamper the free and natural development of the Child's love or affection for the other
party. To the extent possible, both parties shall not allow third parties to disparage the other
parent in the presence of the Child.
8. In the event of a medical emergency, the custodial party shall notify the other party as soon as
practicable after the emergency is handled.
9. This Order is entered pursuant to a Custody Conciliation Conference. The parties may modify
the provisions of this Order by mutual consent. In the absence of mutual consent, the terms of
this Order shall control.
Distribution:
Diane Radcliff, Esquire
Michelle Sommer, Esquire
John J. Mangan, Esquire
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YONETTE R. WALTERS,
Plaintiff
V.
RICHARD K. WALTERS,
Defendant
Prior Judge: Edward E. Guido, J.
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
No. 08-3887 CIVIL ACTION LAW
IN CUSTODY
CUSTODY CONCILIATION SUMMARY REPORT
IN ACCORDANCE WITH CUMBERLAND COUNTY RULE OF CIVEL PROCEDURE
1915.3-8(b), the undersigned Custody Conciliator submits the following report:
1. The pertinent information pertaining to the Child who is the subject of this litigation is
as follows:
Name Date of Birth Currently in the Custody of
Sarah Margrit Walters 03/03/2000 Father and Mother
2. A Conciliation Conference was held with regard to this matter on August 14, 2008, an
Order issued August 18, 2008 and a status update held November 17, 2008 with the
following individuals in attendance:
The Mother, Yonette Walters, with her counsel, Diane Radcliff, Esq.
The Father, Richard Walters, with his counsel, Michelle Sommer, Esq.
3. The parties agreed to the entry of an Order in the form as attached.
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Date John J. an , Esquire
Custo Co ciliator
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
YONETTE R. WALTERS,
Plaintiff
V.
RICHARD K. WALTERS,
Defendant
: NO. 2008-3887
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: IN DIVORCE and CUSTODY
MARITAL AGREEMENT
BETWEEN
RICHARD K. WALTERS
AND
YONETTE R. WALTERS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
RECITALS ......................................................................... 1
SECTION I
General Provisions ............................................................. 1
SECTION II
Distribution of Property and Debts ........................................... 7
SECTION III
Counsel Fees, Support, Alimony, Support, Custody, etc .................. 13
SECTION IV
Closing Provisions and Execution ............................................ 14
NOTARY .......................................................................... 16
EXHIBIT "A"
Distribution Schedule ......................................................... 17
EXHIBIT "B"
Personal Property to be Transferred to Wife ............................... 20
MARITAL AGREEMENT
THIS MARITAL AGREEMENT made this - day of December, 2008, by and between
YONETTE R. WALTERS, ("Wife") of 705 Mt. Rock Road, Carlisle, PA 17015, and RICHARD K.
WALTERS, ("Husband") of 31 Watson Drive, Carlisle, PA 17015
PREAMBLE AND RECITALS
R-1. WHEREAS, the parties hereto are husband and wife, having been married on April 10,
1999 in Bloserville, Pennsylvania, and were separated on June 25, 2008.
R-2. WHEREAS, The parties are the parents of one (1) child: Sarah Walters, born on March 3,
2000, (the "Child").
R.3 WHEREAS, diverse and unhappy differences, disputes and difficulties have arisen
between the parties and it is the intention of Husband and Wife to live separate and
apart for the rest of their natural lives, and the parties hereto are desirous of settling
fully and finally their respective financial and property rights and obligations as between
each other including, without limitation by specification: the settling of all matters
between them relating to the ownership and equitable distribution of real and personal
property; the settling of all matters between them relating to the past, present and
future support, alimony and/or maintenance of Wife by Husband or of Husband by Wife;
and in general, the settling of any and all claims and possible claims by one against the
other or against their respective estates.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and mutual promises, covenants and
undertakings hereinafter set forth and for other good and valuable consideration, receipt of
which is hereby acknowledged by each of the parties hereto, Wife and Husband, each intending
to be legally bound hereby, covenant and agree as follows:
SECTION I
GENERAL PROVISIONS
1.01. INCORPORATION OF PREAMBLE. The recitals set forth in the Preamble of this
Agreement are incorporated herein and made a part hereof as if fully set forth in the
body of the Agreement.
1.02. DIVORCE DECREE. The parties acknowledge that their marriage is irretrievably broken
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and that they will secure a mutual consent no-fault Divorce Decree in the above
captioned divorce action. Upon the execution of this Agreement, the parties shall
execute and deliver to Wife's attorney their respective Affidavits of Consent and Waivers
of Notice. Within ten (10) business days of receipt of those signed Affidavits and
Waivers, Wife's attorney will file all the remaining documents necessary to secure the
entry of the Divorce Decree.
If either party has filed a counterclaim, counter-affidavit, or any claim for economic
relief, he or she agrees that any such claims have been fully resolved by virtue of this
Agreement, and he or she shall withdraw any such claims and, if necessary, shall take
such further steps as may be necessary to allow for a prompt finalization of any divorce
action between the parties.
1.03. EFFECT OF DIVORCE DECREE. INCORPORATION AND MERGER. The terms of this
Agreement shall be incorporated into any Divorce Decree which may be entered with
respect to them. This Agreement shall not, however, merge with the Divorce Decree,
but rather, it shall continue to have independent contractual significance and each party
shall maintain their contractual remedies as well as Court remedies as the result of the
aforesaid incorporation or as otherwise provided by law or statute. This Agreement shall
continue in full force and effect after such time as a final Decree in Divorce may be
entered with respect to the parties.
1.04. DATES. The "date of execution", "execution date" or "date of this Agreement" shall be
defined as the date of execution by the party last executing this Agreement. The
transfer of property, funds and/or documents provided for herein shall take place on the
"distribution date" which shall be defined as the date of execution of this Agreement
unless otherwise specified herein.
1.05. ADVICE OF COUNSEL. The provisions of this Agreement and their legal effect have been
fully explained to the parties by their respective counsel, Michelle L. Sommer, Esquire
for Husband and Diane G. Radcliff, Esquire for Wife. The parties acknowledge that they
have received independent legal advice from counsel of their selection and that they
fully understand the facts and have been fully informed as to their legal rights and
obligations. They acknowledge and accept that this Agreement is, under the
circumstances, fair and equitable and that it is being entered into freely and voluntarily
after having received such advice and with such knowledge, and that execution of this
Agreement is not the result of any duress or undue influence and that it is not the result
of any collusion or improper or illegal agreement or agreements.
1.06. FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE. The parties acknowledges that each has had the opportunity
to conduct discovery and investigation as to the incomes of the parties, the parties'
marital assets and debts and their respective separate assets, debts and monthly
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expenses. The parties further acknowledge that there has been a full and fair disclosure
of the identity and value of the parties' marital assets and debt, their separate estates
and their respective incomes. The parties hereby waive any further discovery and/or
disclosure of the parties' marital assets and debt, their respective separate estates and
incomes and expenses, except for such disclosure that may be necessary as a result of
a breach of this Marital Agreement. The parties confirm that it is their intention to
divide their marital assets and debts in accordance with the Distribution Schedule
attached hereto, marked Exhibit "A" and made a part hereof.
1.07. DISCLOSURE AND WAIVER OF PROCEDURAL RIGHTS . Each party understands that he
or she has the right: (1) to obtain from the other party a complete inventory or list of
all of the property that either or both parties own at this time or owned as of the date
of separation; (2) to have all such property valued by means of appraisals or otherwise;
(3) to compulsory discovery to assist in the discovery and verification of facts relevant
to their respective rights and obligations, including the right to question the other party
under oath; and (4) to have a Court hold hearings and make decisions on the matters
covered by this Agreement, which Court decision concerning the parties' respective
rights and obligations might be different from the provisions of this Agreement. Given
said understanding and acknowledgment, both parties hereby waive the foregoing
procedural rights.
1.08. BANKRUPTCY. The parties hereby agree that the provisions of this Agreement shall not
be dischargeable in bankruptcy and expressly agree to reaffirm any and all obligations
contained herein. In the event a party files such bankruptcy and pursuant thereto
obtains a discharge of any obligations assumed hereunder, the other party shall have the
right to declare this Agreement to be null and void and to terminate this Agreement in
which event the division of the parties' marital assets and all other rights determined by
this Agreement shall be subject to Court determination the same as if this Agreement
had never been executed by the parties.
1.09. MUTUAL RELEASES. Except as other wise expressly provided in this Agreement, Husband
and Wife each do hereby mutually remise, release, quitclaim and forever discharge the
other and the estate of such other, for all time to come, and for all purposes
whatsoever, of and from the following:
A. Claims Against Property or Estate: Any and all right, title, interest and/or claims
in or against the other party, the property (including income and gain from
property hereafter accruing) of the other or against the estate of such other, of
whatever nature and wheresoever situate, which he or she now has or at any time
hereafter may have against such other party, the estate of such other party or the
property of the other party or any part thereof, whether arising out of any former
acts, contracts, engagements or liabilities of such other.
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B. Life Time Conveyances: The right to treat a lifetime conveyance by the other as
testamentary, or all other rights of a surviving spouse to participate in a deceased
spouse's estate, whether arising under the laws of (1) the Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania, (ii) State, Commonwealth or Territory of the United States, or (iii)
any other country;
C. Marital Rights: Any rights which either party may have or at any time hereafter
have for past, present or future support or maintenance, alimony, alimony
pendente lite, counsel fees, equitable distribution, costs or expenses, whether
arising as a result of the marital relation or otherwise.
D. Breach Exception: The foregoing shall not apply to all rights and agreements and
obligations of whatsoever nature arising or which may arise under this Agreement
or for the breach of any provision thereof. It is the intention of Husband and Wife
to give to each other by the execution of this Agreement a full, complete and
general release with respect to any and all property of any kind or nature, real,
personal or mixed, which the other now owns or may hereafter acquire, except
and only except, all rights and agreements and obligations of whatsoever nature
arising or which may arise under this Agreement or for the breach of any
provisions thereof.
1.10. EFFECT OF RECONCILIATION. This Agreement shall remain in full force and effect even
if the parties reconcile, cohabit as Husband and Wife or otherwise, or attempt a
reconciliation. This Agreement shall continue in full force and effect and there shall be
no modification or waiver of any of the terms hereof unless the parties, in writing,
signed by both parties, execute a statement declaring this Agreement or any term of this
Agreement to be null and void.
1.11. BREACH. If for any reason either Husband or Wife fails to perform his or her obligations
owed to or for the benefit of the other party and/or otherwise breaches the terms of this
Agreement, then the other party shall have the following rights and remedies:
A. Divorce Code Remedies: The right to all remedies set forth in Section 3502(e) of
the Pennsylvania Divorce Code, 23 PA. C.S.A. 3502(e), and any additional rights
and remedies that may hereafter be enacted by virtue of the amendment of said
statute or replacement thereof by any other similar laws.
B. Damages: The right to damages arising out of breach of the terms of this
Agreement,
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C. Attorneys Fees and Costs: The right to reimbursement of all reasonable
attorney's fees and costs incurred as the result of the breach and in enforcing
rights and obligations under this agreement.
D. Other Remedies: Any other remedies provided for in law or in equity.
E. Considerations for Reasonable Attorneys Fees: Any award of "reasonable
attorneys fees" as used in this paragraph shall be based on consideration of (1)
the hourly rate charged; (2) the services rendered; and (3) the necessity of the
services rendered. Determination of reasonableness shall not take into
consideration the amount or nature of the obligation sought to be enforced or any
possibility of settlement for less than the obligation sought to be enforced by the
non-breaching party.
F. Breach Notice: In the event of an alleged breach of any term of this Agreement,
the aggrieved party shall provide written notice to the breaching party and his or
her counsel of his or her intent to take action to enforce his or her rights under
the Agreement and to remedy such breach. The breaching party shall have a
period of fifteen (15) days from the mailing of such notice to cure the alleged
breach prior to the institution of any proceedings of any nature for enforcement
of this Agreement.
1.12. INCOME TAX MATTERS. With respect to income tax matters regarding the parties the
following shall apply:
A. Prior Returns: The parties have heretofore filed joint federal and state returns.
Both parties agree that in the event any deficiency in federal, state or local
income tax is proposed, or any assessment of any such tax is made against either
of them, each will indemnify and hold harmless the other from and against any
loss or liability for any such tax deficiency or assessment therewith. Such tax,
interest, penalty or expense shall be paid solely and entirely by the individual who
is finally determined to be the cause of the misrepresentations or failure to
disclose the nature and extent of his or her separate income on the aforesaid
joint returns.
B. Current Returns: The parties shall file individual tax returns for the current tax
year and for every tax year hereafter.
C. Preservation of Records: Each party will keep and preserve for a period of three
(3) years from the date of their divorce all financial records relating to the
marital estate, and each party will allow the other party access to those records
as may be reasonably necessary from time to time.
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D. No Tax on Property Division: Except as specifically set forth in this Agreement,
the division of marital property herein provided is not intended to constitute in
any way a sale or exchange of assets. It is understood that the property transfers
described herein fall within the provisions of Section 1041 of the Internal Revenue
Code, and as such will not result in the recognition of any gain or loss upon the
transfer to the transferee. Each party promises not to take any position with
respect to the adjusted basis of the property assigned to him or her or with
respect to any other issue which is inconsistent with the terms of this Paragraph
on his or her applicable federal or state income tax returns.
E. Dependency Exemption(s): As long as custody of the Child remains equally
shared by the parties, the parties will alternate annually the right to claim the
federal income tax dependency exemption for the Child. Wife will claim that
exemption for even numbered years and Husband will claim that dependency
exception in odd numbered years. If the party claiming the child is not
remarried, that party will also be able to claim the head of household status for
the same year. Otherwise the right to claim that head of household status will go
to the other party, unless he or she is also remarried.
1.13. WAIVER OR MODIFICATION. No modification or waiver of any of the terms hereof shall
be valid unless in writing and signed by both parties and no waiver of any breach hereof
or default hereunder shall be deemed a waiver of any subsequent default of the same
or similar nature.
1.14. MUTUAL COOPERATION. Each party shall, at any time, and from time to time hereafter,
and within five (5) business days of request , take any and all steps and execute,
acknowledge and deliver to the other party, any and all further instruments and/or
documents that the other party may reasonably require for the purpose of giving full
force and effect to the provisions of this Agreement.
1.15. AGREEMENT BINDING ON HEIRS. This Agreement shall be binding and shall inure to the
benefit of the parties hereto and their respective heirs, executors, administrators,
successors and assigns.
1.16. INTEGRATION. This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding of the parties and
supersedes any and all prior agreements and negotiations between them. There are no
representations or warranties other than those expressly set forth herein.
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SECTION II
DISTRIBUTION OF PROPERTY AND DEBTS
2.01. FINAL EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTION OF PROPERTY. The parties agree that the division of
all property and debts set forth in this Agreement is equitable and in the event an action
in divorce has been or is hereafter commenced, both parties waive and relinquish the
right to divide and distribute their assets and debts in any manner not consistent with
the terms set forth herein and further waive and relinquish the right to have the Court
equitably divide and distribute their marital assets and debts. It is further the intent,
understanding and agreement of the parties that this Agreement is a full, final, complete
and equitable property division.
2.02. AFTER-ACQUIRED PROPERTY. Each of the parties shall hereafter own and enjoy,
independently of any claim or right of the other, all property, tangible or intangible,
real, personal or mixed, acquired by him or her, since the date of the parties' marital
separation, with full power in him or her to dispose of the same as fully and effectively,
in all respects and for all purposes, as though he or she were unmarried and each party
hereby waives, releases, renounces and forever abandons any right, title, interest and
claim in and to said after acquired property of the other party pursuant to the terms of
this Paragraph.
2.03. INHERITANCE. Each of the parties hereto does specifically waive, release, renounce and
forever abandon any right, title, interest and claim, if any, either party may have in and
to any inheritance of any kind or nature whatsoever previously, or in the future,
received by the other party.
2.04 DISTRIBUTION OF MARITAL PROPERTY AND DEBTS. The parties' marital assets and
debts shall be divided and distributed as follows:
A. Real Estate: The parties are the joint owners of real estate known and numbered
as 31 Watson Drive, Carlisle, PA, ("the Real Estate"), encumbered with a Vt
mortgage owed to PSECU and a home equity loan 2nd mortgage owed to PSECU ,
("the Mortgages"). The Real Estate is under contract for sale with an anticipated
settlement date of December 30, 2008. With respect to the Real Estate the
parties agree as follows:
1. Sale: The parties shall complete the sale and settlement on the existing
contract. If that settlement does not occur due to Buyers' default, then
the parties shall continue to list the Real Estate for sale until it is sold
2. Distribution of Proceeds: Upon the sale and settlement of the Real
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Estate, the net proceeds derived, after payment of the Mortgages and all
other normal and reasonable settlement costs, shall be divided and
distributed 55% to Wife and 45% to Husband. The foregoing
notwithstanding, any debt being assumed by a party pursuant to the terms
of this Agreement from which the other party is liable shall be paid at
settlement from that party's share of the sale proceeds. This shall
include, but not be limited to, any joint vehicle loans referenced in
subparagraph B. of this paragraph 2.04.
3. Payments: Pending the sale and settlement, Husband shall pay the
monthly payments required by or pursuant to the Mortgages. In the event
husband fails to make the mortgage payments, then Wife shall receive
credit for the mortgage contribution amount set forth and described in the
existing support order for the month in which the payment is not made.
4. Income Tax Deductions. Each party shall be entitled to claim any
available income tax deductions for his or her payment of the Mortgages,
and/or real estate taxes to the extent of his or her contributions towards
said payments including, but not limited to, any contributions made in the
form of a support ordered mortgage contribution in the existing support
order.
5. Taxes: Each party shall be responsible for the timely and prompt reporting
of 50% of the gain derived from the sale of the Real Estate, if applicable,
on his or her appropriate tax returns and shall be liable for payment of any
and all taxes resulting therefrom, including, but not limited to, capital
gains taxes or the equivalent, and shall indemnify, protect and hold the
other party harmless therefrom.
B. Vehicle(s)and Vehicle Loan(s): The parties' vehicles, boats, snowmobiles,
motorcycles, trailers, campers and the like owned by one or both of the parties,
or the trade in value thereof if the Vehicles have been sold or traded in prior to
the date of this Agreement ("Vehicles"), and loans associated therewith, shall be
divided and distributed as follows:
1. To Wife: The 2003 Chevrolet Trailblazer, the title to which is in the
parties' joint names and is unencumbered. The title shall be transferred
to Wife upon the execution of this Agreement by a Limited Vehicle Power
of Attorney executed by Husband designating Wife as his attorney in fact.
2. To Husband: The following Vehicles:
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(a) The 2004 GMC Sierra truck, the title to which is in Wife's name, and
which is encumbered by a loan also in wife's name. The title to
this vehicle shall be transferred to Husband upon the execution of
this Agreement by a Limited Vehicle Power of Attorney executed by
Wife designating Husband as her attorney in fact. Husband hereby
assumes sole liability for the vehicle loan and agrees that he shall
pay that loan in full at settlement on the sale of the marital home
Real Estate from his share of the proceeds to be received from the
marital home sale.
(b) The 2000 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe, the title to which is in
Husband's sole name and which is encumbered with a loan that may
be in the parties' joint names. Husband hereby assumes sole
liability for the vehicle loan and agrees that he if the loan is in joint
names he shall pay that loan in full at settlement on the sale of the
marital home Real Estate from his share of the proceeds to be
received from the marital home sale. If the loan is only in
Husband's name then he may pay that loan in installments.
(c) The 1973 Chevrolet Corvette, including any increase in value thereof
arising during the parties marriage, the title to which vehicle is in
Husband's sole name and is unencumbered.
C. Investments: The parties shares of stock, brokerage accounts and other
investments (the "Investments") shall be divided and distributed as follows:
1. To Wife: None. There are no marital investments which are subject to
division and distribution between the parties.
2. To Husband: None. There are no marital investments which are subject
to division and distribution between the parties.
D. Accounts: The parties' bank accounts, certificates of deposit, and other
monetary deposits, ("the Accounts") shall be divided and distributed as follows:
1. To Wife: Wife's PSECU account #0618.
2. To Husband: Husband's PSECU account # 3621.
E. Life Insurance: The parties' life insurance policy and the cash value thereof shall
be divided and distributed as follows:
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1. To Wife: None. There are no marital life insurance polices having cash
value which are subject to division and distribution between the parties.
2. To Husband: None. There are no marital life insurance polices having cash
value which are subject to division and distribution between the parties.
F. Retirement Plans: The parties' Pension Plan, Retirement Plan, IRA Account, Profit
Sharing Plan, 401-K Plan, Keogh Plan, Stock Plan, Tax Deferred Savings Plan, any
employee benefit plan and/or any other retirement type plans (the "Retirement
Plans") shall be divided and distributed as follows:
1. To Wife: the following retirement plans:
(a) Wife's premarital Keen Transport 401 K Plan including, but not
limited to, any increase in value thereof arising during the parties
marriage;
(b) Wife's Smith Barney CGM IRA account #1347.
2. To Husband: the following retirement plans:
(a) Husband's premarital Keen Transport 401K plan including, but not
limited to, any increase in value thereof arising during the parties
marriage;
(b) Husband's Smith Barney CGM IRA account #1348;
(c) Husband's premarital Smith Barney CGM IRA account #1379.
3. Waiver: Any interest that either party may have, or may heretofore have
had in or as the result of the Retirement Plans of the other party, including
rights or contingent rights in and to unvested retirement benefits and/or
by virtue of being a spouse, beneficiary, contingent beneficiary or
otherwise is hereby extinguished, except as specifically herein provided,
and the parties shall hold his or her Retirement Plans free and clear from
any right or interest which the other party now has or may heretofore have
had therein or thereto.
G. Personal Property: The parties' tangible personal property including, but without
limitation with specific reference to, jewelry, clothes, furniture, furnishings,
rugs, carpets, household equipment and appliances, tools, pictures, books, works
of art and other personal property ("the Personal Property") shall be divided and
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distributed as follows:
1. To Wife: All items of personal property in the possession of Wife, not
otherwise distributed to Husband herein, and the items of personal
property set forth on the list attached hereto as Exhibit "B", and made a
part hereof to be made available to Wife for her removal from the marital
home upon the signing of this Agreement.
2. To Husband: All items of personal property in the possession of Husband,
not otherwise distributed to Wife herein.
H. Debts: The parties' marital debts, loans, credit cards and other obligations, not
otherwise divided and distributed herein, shall be divided and distributed as
follows:
1. To Wife: Wife shall be solely liable for and shall timely pay the following
debts:
(a) PSECU Visa #189 (Joint Names)
(b) Capital One #1122 (Wife's name alone)
(c) Victoria's Secret #689 (Wife's name alone)
(d) Kohl's #189 (Wife's name alone)
(e) JC Penney #162-4 (Wife's name alone)
(f) Any credit cards, loans, debts and liabilities incurred in Wife's
individual name.
2. To Husband: Husband shall be solely liable for and shall timely pay the
following debts:
(a) PSECU Visa (Husband's name alone)
(b) Any credit cards, loans, debts and liabilities incurred in Husband's
individual name.
2.05. MISCELLANEOUS DISTRIBUTION PROVISIONS: The following miscellaneous provision shall
apply to the distribution of the parties' marital assets and debts:
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A. As Is Condition: Except as otherwise specifically herein provided, and with
respect to the transfer of any tangible assets provided for in this Marital
Agreement, the parties acknowledge that he or she have had the opportunity to
inspect and view the assets that he or she is to receive as his or her sole and
separate property and he or she is fully aware of the condition of such tangible
asset and is receiving those assets in "as is" physical condition, without warranty
or representation by or from the other party.
B. Title Transfer: If appropriate, for effectuating the transfers as herein provided,
those titles shall be executed and delivered to the appropriate party on the date
of this Agreement, unless another date is provided herein. For purposes of this
Paragraph the term "title" shall be deemed to include a "power of attorney" if the
title is unavailable due to financing arrangements or otherwise.
C. Personalty Transfer: if either party is entitled to any items of personal property
in the possession of the other party as of the date of this Agreement, the parties
shall promptly make arrangements so as to permit that party to remove the items
of property from the other party's possession no later than thirty (30) days from
the date of this Agreement.
D. Waiver. Each of the parties specifically waives, releases, renounces and forever
abandons whatever right, title and interest they may have in any property that
is to become the sole and separate property of the other party pursuant to the
terms of this Agreement.
E. Liens: In the event any asset is subject to a lien or encumbrance, the party
receiving the asset as his or her separate property shall take it subject to said lien
and/or encumbrance and shall be solely responsible and liable therefor, unless
otherwise specifically herein provided.
F. Debt Balances and Prior Payments: Any debt herein described shall be deemed
to include the current balance owed on the debt. Unless otherwise herein
specifically provided, there shall be no adjustment in the distribution provisions
for the payment of any portion of the marital debts prior to the execution of this
Marital Agreement, whether or not that debt or the prior payment thereof is
specifically referenced in this Paragraph, said payment having been taken into
consideration in determining the distribution of marital assets and debts herein
provided.
G. Indemnification: Any party assuming an obligation pursuant to the terms of this
Agreement shall indemnify, protect and hold the other party harmless from and
against all any and all liability thereunder, including, but not limited to, any
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attorney's fees and costs incurred by the other party as the result of defending
against the obligation and/or enforcing the provisions of this indemnification.
H. After Acquired Debts: Each of the parties represents and warrants to the other
that since the parties' marital separation he or he has not contracted nor incurred
any debt or liability for which the other or his or her estate might be responsible.
From the date of this Agreement, each party shall only use those credit accounts
or incur such further obligations for which that party is individually and solely
liable.
1. Cancellation of Joint Debts: Any joint debt shall be canceled so that neither
party can make any further charges thereunder, and if said charges are made in
violation of this Agreement, then the party incurring said charge shall
immediately repay the same. Further, the parties shall cooperate in closing any
remaining accounts which provide for joint liability.
J. Non-Disclosed Liability: Any liability not disclosed in this Agreement shall be the
sole responsibility of the party who has incurred or may hereafter incur it, and the
party incurring or having incurred said debt shall pay it as it becomes due and
payable.
K. Refinance: In the event a party is assuming a liability for which the parties are
jointly liable, that party shall refinance the same within sixty (60) days of the
date of this Agreement so as to release the other party from any and all liability
thereunder.
SECTION III
COUNSEL FEES, SPOUSAL SUPPORT,
APL, ALIMONY, CHILD SUPPORT AND TAX PROVISIONS
3.01. WAIVER OF COUNSEL FEES. The parties hereto agree and do hereby waive any right
and/or claim each may have, both now and in the future, against the other for counsel
fees, costs and expenses.
3.02. ALIMONY, APL. AND SUPPORT. The parties hereto agree and do hereby waive any right
and/or claim they may have, both now and in the future, against the other for alimony,
alimony pendente lite, spousal support, medical support, and maintenance. Any
existing order for such support shall be terminated and deemed to be null and void.
3.03. CHILD SUPPORT. The existing child support order entered in the Cumberland County
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support action docketed to No. 00761-S-2008, PACSES NO. 496110278 shall be modified as
follows:
A. Health Insurance: Effective January 1, 2009, Wife shall provide the health
insurance for the Child instead of Husband. Therefore, the amount of the support
shall be modified to reflect this cost being paid by her.
B. Mortgage Contribution: Effective 12/29/08, the mortgage contribution portion
of the support order shall be terminated. This termination date assumes Husband
has paid the mortgage payments due for the month of December, 2008 and prior
to that month. In the event Husband has not made those payments, then Wife
shall be given credit for the monthly amount of the mortgage contribution for any
such month that Husband did not make the mortgage payments.
3.04 Custody. The existing Custody Order shall be modified to reflect the parties' agreement
that Wife shall take the parties' child, Sarah, to all medical and dental appointments and
that within 24 hours of such appointment Wife will inform Husband of the results or
progress of the appointment since the parties share legal custody.
SECTION IV
CLOSING PROVISIONS AND EXECUTION
4.01. COUNTERPARTS. This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall
be deemed to be an original, but all of which shall constitute one and the same
agreement.
4.02. BINDING EFFECT. By signing this agreement, each party acknowledges having read and
understood the entire agreement, and each party acknowledges that the provisions of
this agreement shall be as binding upon the parties as if they were ordered by the Court
after a full hearing.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto, intending to be legally bound hereby, have signed
sealed and acknowledged this Agreement the day and year below written, which Agreement has
been executed in various counterparts, each of which shall constitute an original.
WITNESS:
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RICHARD K. WALTERS
Date: /L- ZY-- 0$
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YON E R. WALTERS
Date: /y2g0 i
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COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
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On this the day of . hw M&A , 2008, before me the undersigned officer,
personally appeared, RICHARD K. WALTERS, known to me (or satisfactorily proven) to be the
person whose name is subscribed to the within Agreement, and acknowledged that he executed
the same for the purposes therein contained.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I hereunto set my hand and notarial seal.
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
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On this the day of Q???08, before me the undersigned officer,
personally appeared, YONETTE R. WALTERS, known to me (or satisfactorily proven) to be the
person whose name is subscribed to the within Agreement, and acknowledged that she
executed the same for the purposes therein contained.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and notarial seal.
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EXHIBIT "A"
MARITAL ASSETS AND DEBTS
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No
5 B.
Refere
RE-1 Owner
- Description
31 Watson Drive
Carlisle, PA 17015
Estimated net Sales Proceeds Date
- Net Value
Calculation
153,877.'00 Net
Distribution
153,877.00 Proposed
Distribution
45% to
Husband Proposed
Distribution
55% to Wife
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V-1
JT
2003 Chevrolet Trailblazer
(Wife's use)
9.15.08
8,230.00
8,230.00
8,230.00
9
10 V-2 W 2004 GMC Sierra Truck
(Husband's use) 9,15.08 12,235.00'
11 V-2 W Lien 6.08 (4,686,00)
12 V-2 -- Net Value - 1,549.00 7,549.00 7,549.00
13
14 V-3 H 2000 Chevy Corvette Coupe 9.15.08 15,515.00
15 V-3 H PSECU Lien 6.15.08 (10,815.89)
16 V-3 -- Net Value - 4,699.11 4,699.11 4,699.11
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18 V-4 H 1973 Chev Corvette Conv
DOS 6.25.08
Estimate 15,000.00
19 V-4 H 1973 Chev Corvette Conv
DOM 4.10.99
Estimate (51000,00)
20 V-4 -- Net Value Estimate 10,000:00 10,000.00 10,000.00
21
23
A-1
W
PSECU # 0618 Checking
6.24.08
x,961.31
24 A-1 W PSECU # 0618 Savings 6.30.08 395.02
25 A-1 -- Net Value - 2,358.32 2,356.32 2,356.32
26
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MARITAL ASSETS AND DEBTS
.ION SCHEDULE
Ln B. Owner Description Date Net Value Net Proposed Proposed
No Refere
nced
7 Calculation Distribution
vakle Distribution Distribution
To Wife
27 A-2 H PSECU #ll Checking Unknown
28 A-2 H PSECU #// Savings Unknown
29 A-2 -- Net Value - Unkrxm Unknown Unknown
30
32 Ret-1 W Keen Transport, Inc. 401 K 6.30.08 69,113.33
DOS
33 Ret-1 W Keen Transport, Inc. 401K 4.10.99 (34,556,66)
DOM Estimate
34 Ret-1 -- Net Marital Increase Estimate 34,555,67 34,556.67 34,556.67
35
36 Ret-2 W Smith Barney CGM Roth IRA 6.30.08 19,545.07 19,545.07 19,545.07
Acct # 1347
37
38 Ret•3 H Keen Transport, Inc. 401K 6.30.08 44,840.99
DOS
39 Ret-3 H Keen Transport, Inc. 401K 4.10.99 (22,025.00)
DOM Estimate
40 Ret•3 - Net Marital Increase Estimate 22,815.99 22,815.99 22,815.99
41
42 Ret-4 H Smith Barney CGM Roth IRA 6.30.08 15, 765.61 15,765.61 15,765.61
Acct # 1348
43
44 Ret•5 H Smith Barney CGM IRA 6.30.08 34,805.95
Acct # 1379 DOS Value
45 Ret•5 H Smith Barney CGM IRA 4.10.99 Unknown
Acct # 1379 DOM Value
46 Ret-5 H Smith Barney CGM IRA -- 34,805.95 34,805.95 34,805.95
Acct # 1379
Net Marital Increase
47
P49 HG-1 H Household Goods 0.00 0.00
50
51 HG 2 w Household Goods 0.00 0.00
52
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54 Total of Assets 314,200.72 95,636.11 64,688.61
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MARITAL ASSETS AND DEBTS
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No B.
Refere Owner Description Date Net Value
Calculadon Net
Distribudon Proposed
Distribution
To Hu ba---- Proposed
Distribution
57 D-1 A PSECU Visa #189 6.30.08 (365.01) (365.01) (365.01)
58
59 D-2 W Capital One #1122 6508 (333.39) (333.39) (333.39)
SD
61 D-3 W Victoria's Secret #689 6.08 (106,44) (106.44) (106.44)
62
63 D4 W Kohl's#489 61208 (138.01) (138.01) (138.01)
64
65 D-5 W
JC Penney #162-4
J
6.7.08
(21.98)
(21.99)
(21.99)
66
67 D-6 N PSECU Visa 623.08 (1308.26) (1,308.26) (1,308.26)
88
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Total of Debts
,273.10
,308.26
64.84
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PERSONAL PROPERTY TO BE RECEIVED BY WIFE FROM THE MARITAL HOME
Items Purchased by Wife During the Marriage:
-Personal items that still remain in the house (remaining clothes etc..)
- Hutch in Dining Room & Contents in Hutch (Purchase price was approx 499.00)
- Anything Longaberger ( Wife wants all of them - She bought them, won them or they were given to her as gifts
- and most of them she had prior to marriage - not only the baskets, but also the ceramic items as well - Water
pitcher in Dining Room hutch / large & small crocks on Kitchen counter items listed below)
- The cracker longaberger basket that was on the hutch in the family room with the dark red liner. ( Wife
purchased, price was 56.00 )
- The Small Crock Basket (which she had flowers in on top of the Jelly Cupboard) also came with a plastic
sealable protector ( Wife purchased, price was 45.00)
- Baskets (The ones that are not Longaberger also ie: picnic basket)
- Pampered Chef egg carrier
- Pampered Chef small chill bowl
- Salad spinner.
- Wood Hutch in Family Room (Wife purchased, price was 612.00)
- Wood Jelly Cupboard in Family Room ( Wife purchased, price was 290.70)
- 2-Wood end Tables & 1-TV Table (Wife purchased, price was 248.20 & 348.50)
- Dell Computer and the Stand for the computer. ( Wife purchased the Dell computer for Sarah for Christmas
approx. 500.00 and the stand which was approx 80.00 )
- The Longaberger small purse - Wife gave to Sarah as a present and would like to be sure it is kept for her.
- The wooden doll house that Wife's Aunt Jackie bought for Sarah for xmas.
- Equal division of Holiday decorations and ornaments.
- Equal division of Sarah's pictures hanging & sitting in the house. ( Wife purchased the pictures & the frames)
- Pfaltzcraft Dishes / Glasses / Bakeware - dishes & sets. ( Wife purchased a 8-12 pc service of Pfaltzcraft
dishes ).
Wife's Premarital Items
- Dining Room Table & Chairs
- Stand Mixer
- Dan Christ Print hanging in the Kitchen
- Basket - Round darning basket was on top of the hutch in family room.
- Hurricane Lamp - Family Room - Princess House
- Longaberger recipe box
- Longaberger basket on 2nd shelf of hutch with lid & handle
- Wall Plant hanging and basket
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- The Longaberger coat peg and wooden candle box holder in master bedroom.
- Wooden napkin holder.
- The other two crocks Wife had (both upstairs)
- Princess House white Baking & Cooking Dishes.
- Princess House clear Cheese plate.
- Small Princess House vase - in the Jelly cupboard.
- Princess House glasses in Hutch.
- The 4-Mouse figurines, the wooden mouse - in the Jelly cupboard.
- The papertowel holder on the kitchen counter.
- The wooden Winnie Pooh in Sarah's closet.
- The two wooden hangings in the kitchen
- The small wooden bear carving I had on the kitchen window sill.
- The stainless steel pot for doing seafood.
- Blue Glass mixing bowls
Gifts to Wife from Other Individuals:
- Basket - Red/Green Xmas basket in Family Room on top of hutch was xmas present from Bets Keen.
- Star & Wooden American Flag - were present from Vickie Lowe to me.
- Small Wooden cedar chest in Sarah's closet - was Wife's Great Grandfathers passed to Wife from Aunt Jackie.
- Old Glass Jars on top of dining room hutch (blue/green & white glass) gifts from Aunt Soney to me.
- Dark Basket on top of the dining room hutch - was a xmas gift from the Cust Svc Dept.
- Longaberger basket on top of the dining room hutch (the round gathering basket) - was a baby shower present
from Wife's Mom it had baby items in it for Wife.
- American Flag - was a gift from Bets Keen to Wife.
- The Carlisle Crock we used to put car keys in - was a xmas present from Bets Keen to Wife.
- Bench in garage (was given to Wife prior to marriage by aunt Julie)
- The tri-color basket that had Sarah's little figurines in it that was on the lower shelf of the end table next to
Rich's overstuffed chair - that was a gift to Wife from Bets Keen.
- Pap Griffey's Dresser in spare bedroom passed to me from Wife's Aunt Jackie.
- Meme's & Pap Barricks dishes in Garage Cupboard.
- Candy Cane candle - xmas present from Bets Keen.
- Electric candle - xmas present from Vickie Lowe.
- The small tri-colored basket in the dining room hutch was a xmas present from Bets Keen.
- The Caterpillar MH Diecast machine in the upstairs extra bedroom was given to Wife by Cat.
- The Yankee Candle warmer for the tea lights with the leaf design was present from Bets Keen.
- Crock Pot was a gift from Wife's mom.
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YONETTE R. WALTERS,
Plaintiff
V.
RICHARD K. WALTERS,
Defendant
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
NO. 2008-3887
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
DIVORCE
PRAECIPE OF TRANSMIT RECORD
Transmit the record, together with the following information, to the court for entry of a divorce decree:
1. GROUND FOR DIVORCE:
Irretrievable breakdown under Section 3301(c) of the Divorce Code.
2. DATE OF FILING AND MANNER OF SERVICE OF THE COMPLAINT:
a. Date of Filing of Complaint: 6/30/2008
b. Manner of Service of Complaint: Certified Mail Restricted Delivery
C. Date of Service of Complaint: 7/3/2008
3. DATE OF EXECUTION OF THE AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT REQUIRED BY SECTION 3301 (C) OF THE
DIVORCE CODE:
a. Plaintiff: 12/19/2008
b. Defendant: 12/23/2008
4. RELATED CLAIMS PENDING:
None. there are no issues pending. All issues have been resolved pursuant to the parties' Marital
Agreement dated December 23, 2008, filed of record and to be incorporated into but not merged with
the Divorce Decree.
5. DATE WAIVER OF NOTICE IN SECTION 3301(C) DIVORCE WAS FILED WITH THE PROTHONOTARY:
a. Plaintiff's Waiver: 12/23/2008
b. Defendant's Waiver: 12/23/2008
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Supreme Court ID # 32112
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YONETTE R. WALTERS,
Plaintiff
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RICHARD K. WALTERS,
Defendant
NO. 2008-3887
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE and CUSTODY
AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT
1. A Complaint in Divorce under Section 3301(c) of the Divorce Code was filed on June
30, 2008.
2. The marriage of Plaintiff and Defendant is irretrievably broken and ninety (90) days
have elapsed from the date of filing and service of the Complaint.
3. 1 consent to the entry of a final Decree in Divorce after service of notice of intention
to request entry of the decree.
I verify that the statements made in this Affidavit are true and correct. I understand
that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. Section 4904
relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
Dated:
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YONETTE R. WALTERS,
Plaintiff
NO. 2008-3887
V.
RICHARD K. WALTERS,
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE and CUSTODY
AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT
1. A Complaint in Divorce under Section 3301(c) of the Divorce Code was filed on June
30, 2008.
2. The marriage of Plaintiff and Defendant is irretrievably broken and ninety (90) days
have elapsed from the date of filing and service of the Complaint.
3. 1 consent to the entry of a final Decree in Divorce after service of notice of intention
to request entry of the decree.
I verify that the statements made in this Affidavit are true and correct. I understand
that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. Section 4904
relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
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RICHARD K. WALTERS
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YONETTE R. WALTERS,
Plaintiff
NO. 2008-3887
V.
RICHARD K. WALTERS,
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE and CUSTODY
1. I consent to the entry of a final decree in divorce without notice.
2. 1 understand that I may lose rights concerning alimony, division of property, lawyer's
fees or expenses if I do not claim them before a divorce is granted.
3. 1 understand that I will not be divorced until a divorce decree is entered by the Court
and that a copy of the decree will be sent to me immediately after it is filed with the
Prothonotary.
I verify that the statements made in this Waiver are true and correct. I understand
that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. 54904 relating
to unsworn falsification to authorities.
Dated: December 19, 2008
YO ETTE R ALTERS
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
YONETTE R. WALTERS,
Plaintiff
NO. 2008-3887
V.
RICHARD K. WALTERS,
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE and CUSTODY
1. 1 consent to the entry of a final decree in divorce without notice.
2. 1 understand that I may lose rights concerning alimony, division of property, lawyer's
fees or expenses if I do not claim them before a divorce is granted.
3. 1 understand that I will not be divorced until a divorce decree is entered by the Court
and that a copy of the decree will be sent to me immediately after it is filed with the
Prothonotary.
I verify that the statements made in this Waiver are true and correct. I understand
that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. §4904 relating
to unsworn falsification to authorities.
Dated: /2- LY- oe -?/ 14
RICHARD K. WALTERS
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
YONETTE R. WALTERS CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V.
RICHARD K. WALTERS NO. 2008-3887 CIVIL TERM
DIVORCE DECREE
AND NOW, -?d-, 2-,Oa,3 , it is ordered and decreed that
YONETTE R. WALTERS
plaintiff, and
RICHARD K. WALTERS , defendant, are divorced from the
bonds of matrimony.
Any existing spousal support order shall hereafter be deemed an order for
alimony pendente lite if any economic claims remain pending.
The court retains jurisdiction of any claims raised by the parties to this action
for which a final order has not yet been entered. Those claims are as follows: (If no
claims remain indicate "None.")
None. All issues have been resolved pursuant to the parties' Marital Agreement
dated December 23, 2008, filed of record and incorporated into, but not merged
with, this Divorce Decree
By the Court,
Prothonotary
YONETTE R. WALTERS
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V.
RICHARD K. WALTERS
NO. 2008-3887 CIVIL TERM
DIVORCE DECREE
AND NOW, 2L, 2-.-o,3 , it is ordered and decreed that
YONETTE R. WALTERS , plaintiff, and
RICHARD K. WALTERS , defendant, are divorced from the
bonds of matrimony.
Any existing spousal support order shall hereafter be deemed an order for
alimony pendente lite if any economic claims remain pending.
The court retains jurisdiction of any claims raised by the parties to this action
for which a final order has not yet been entered. Those claims are as follows: (If no
claims remain indicate "None.")
None. All issues have been resolved pursuant to the parties' Marital Agreement
dated December 23, 2008, filed of record and incorporated into, but not merged
with, this Divorce Decree
By the Court,
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IN DIVORCE
R;c-hoLPd K. WaAers
Defendant
NOTICE TO RESUME PRIOR SURNAME
Notice is hereby given that the Plaintiff / defendant in the above matter,
[select one by marking "x"]
prior to the entry of a Final Decree in Divorce,
or )k after the entry of a Final Decree in Divorce dated j2 30 2008
hereby elects to resume the prior surname of YoAetl 6 R. 6 c-.'?'FG4 , and gives this
written notice avowing his / her intention pursuant to the provisions of 54 P.S. 704.
Date: 5-1-200q
Signature
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COMMONWEALTH PENNSYLVANIA )
COUNTY OF Cvvw
On the 7_ day of , 200_, before me, the Prothonotary or the
notary public, personally appeare' the above affiant known to me to be the person whose
name is subscribed to the within document and acknowledged that he / she executed the
foregoing for the purpose therein contained.
In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand hereunto set my hand and official
seal.
C0ANjXz4 W PENNSYLVANIA
Notarial Seal
Robert F. Koller Jr., Notary Public
Middlesex Twp., Cumbedand County
My Commission Expires Feb. 12, 2012
Member, Pennsylvania Association of Notaries
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STACY B. WOLF, ESQUIRE
ATTORNEY ID NO. 88732
10 WEST HIGH STREET
CARLISLE PA 17013
(717) 241-4436
ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF
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YONETTE R. GRIFFEY, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
formerly YONETTE R. WALTERS,: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiff
V.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 08-3887
CIVIL TERM
RICHARD K. WALTERS,
Defendant
CUSTODY
PETITION FOR MODIFICATION OF CUSTODY
AND NOW comes the Petitioner, Yonette R. Griffey, formerly Yonette R. Walters, by her
attorney, Stacy B. Wolf, Esquire, and files this petition for modification of custody, respectfully
representing as follows:
1. The plaintiff is Yonette R. Griffey, an adult individual who resides at 240 Oak Flat Road,
Newville, PA 17241.
2. The defendant is Richard K. Walters, an adult individual who resides at 129 Strayer Drive,
Carlisle, PA 17013.
3. The plaintiff and defendant are the natural parents of one minor child, namely:
Name Present Residence Ag-e
Sarah Margrit Walters 240 Oak Flat Road 11 years
Newville, PA 17241 D.O.B. 3/3/2000
4. The child is presently the subject of an Order for Custody issued August 18, 2008 by the
Honorable Edward E. Guido, providing for shared legal custody and shared physical custody of the
child with Mother and Father. A true and correct copy of the order of which modification is sought is
attached hereto as Exhibit "A."
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5. Mother seeks a modification of custody based upon developments that have occurred since
the issuance of said custody order.
6. Since the entry of the current Order, Father has moved outside of the Big Spring School
District.
7. The child is starting middle school at the Big Spring Middle School in late August of this
year.
8. As of the 2010-2011 school year, when the child was still in elementary school, during
Father's custody he would transport the child to her maternal grandparents' home within the Big Spring
School District to ride the school bus which arrived at approximately 8:55 a.m.
9. Because the child is starting middle school in late August, the school bus will be arriving
much earlier, at approximately 6:50 a.m.
10. The child has voiced her strong desire to both parents that the custody schedule be
modified during the school year so that she is in Mother's custody during the week and every-other-
weekend and with Father every-other-weekend.
11. Mother seeks primary physical custody of Sarah and maintains a stable household in which
she provides for the medical, educational, emotional and physical needs of the child in a stable, safe,
and nurturing environment.
12. The best interests and permanent welfare of Sarah would be served by this Court issuing an
Order granting primary physical custody of the child to Mother and in modifying the custody schedule
to permit the child to reside primarily with Mother during the school year.
WHEREFORE, Petitioner, Yonette R. Griffey, prays this Honorable Court enter an Order
granting primary physical custody of Sarah Margrit Walters to Petitioner/Mother, granting periods of
partial custody to Respondent/Father every-other-weekend during the school year and maintaining the
shared custody schedule provided by the August 18, 2008 Order during the summers, and any
additional relief as the Court deems appropriate.
Dated: July, 2011
Stacy B. )Vpff, Esquire
10 West HLcrh Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
Supreme Court I.D. No. 88732
(717) 241-4436
Attorney for Plaintiff
VERIFICATION
I, the undersigned, do hereby verify that I am the plaintiff in this action and that the facts set
forth in this petition are true and correct to the best of my information knowledge and belief. I
understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. Section 4904,
relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
July a L) 2011 Alz"M-A
Yo to R. Griffey
STACY B. WOLF, ESQUIRE
ATTORNEY ID NO. 88732
10 WEST HIGH STREET
CARLISLE PA 17013
(717) 241-4436
ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF
YONETTE R. GRIFFEY, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
formerly YONETTE R. WALTERS,: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiff
V. : CIVIL ACTION - LAW
RICHARD K. WALTERS, : NO. 08-3887 CIVIL TERM
Defendant
CUSTODY
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Stacy B. Wolf, Esquire, attorney for Plaintiff, do hereby certify that I have served a
copy of the foregoing Petition for Modification of Custody upon the following individual by
postage prepaid mail, addressed as follows:
Michelle Sommer, Esquire
Abom & Kutulakis
2 West High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
submitted,
Stacy B. Wol
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Date: JulyG??, 2011
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ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, _ Tuesday, July 26, 2011 , upon consideration of the attached Co mplai nt,
it is hereby directed that parties and their respective counsel appear before John J. Mangan, Jr., Esq. , the conciliator,
at 4th Floor, Cumberland County Courthouse, Carlisle on Friday, September 02, 2011 at 9:00 AM
for a Pre-Hearing Custody Conference. At such conference, an effort 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. Failure to appear 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 hearing.
FOR THE COURT,
By: /s/ john J. Mangan, jr., Esq. l/
Custody Conciliator -P
The Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County is required by law to comply with the Americans
with Disabilites Act of 1990. For information about accessible facilities and reasonable accommodations
available to disabled individuals having business before the court, please contact our office. All arrangements
must be 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 ATTORNEY 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
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ATTORNEY ID NO. 88732
WOLF & WOLF
10 WEST HIGH STREET
CARLISLE PA 17013
(717) 241-4436
ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF
YONETTE R. GRIFFEY,
formerly YONETTE R. WALTERS,
Plaintiff
V.
RICHARD K WALTERS,
Defendant
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2011 JUL 29 PPS 12: ?1F
CUMBERLAND CJUlI I ''
PENNSYLVANIA
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 08-3887 CIVIL TERM
CUSTODY
PRAECIPE FOR WITHDRAWAL AND ENTRY OF APPEARANCE OF
COUNSEL OF RECORD
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Please withdraw the appearance of DIANE G. RADCLIFF, ESQUIRE, as attorney of
record for Plaintiff, YONETTE R. GRIFFEY, FORMERLY YONETTE R. WALTERS, in this
matter.
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L CLIFF, ESQ11TAI
3 8 TRI LE ROAD
CAMP HILL, PA 17011
717-737-0100
SUPREME COURT ID NO. 32112
Please enter the appearance of STACY B. WOLF, ESQUIRE, as attorney for the Plaintiff,
YONETTE R. GRIFFEY, FORMERLY YONETTE R. WALTERS, in this matter.
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STACY B. W F, ESQ IRE
WOLF & W F
10 West High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
717-241-4436
SUPREME COURT ID NO. 88732
YONETTE R. WALTERS, N/K/A IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
YONETTE R. GRIFFEY
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVAIJIA
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Prior Judge: Edward E. Guido, J. ? C CD
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW this _.3 1d ay of August 2011, upon consideration of the attached Custo dy
Conciliation Report, it is Ordered and Directed as follows:
1. The prior Orders are hereby VACATED and replaced with the instant Order.
2. This Order is entered pursuant to a Custody C xi 'ation Conference. A Custody Hearing is
hereby scheduled on the ? day of D ` , 2011 at I• **d *II/pm in
Courtroom number 3 in the Cumberland County Court of Common Pleas, Carlisle, PA 17013 at
which time testimony will be taken in regard to the physical custody for the subject Child. For
purposes of this hearing, the Mother shall be deemed to be the moving party and shall proceed
initially with testimony. Counsel for each party shall file with the Court and opposing counsel
a Memorandum setting forth each party's position on custody, a list of witnesses who will be
expected to testify at the hearing and a summary of the anticipated testimony of each witness.
These Memoranda shall be filed at least five days prior to the hearing date
3. Legal Custody: The Father, Richard K. Walters, and the Mother, Yonette R. Walters, shall
have shared legal custody of Sarah Margrit Walters, born 03/03/2000. The parties shall have
an equal right to make all major non-emergency decisions affecting the Child's general well-
being including, but not limited to, all decisions regarding her 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.
4. Physical Custody: Mother and Father shall share physical custody pursuant to a two week
repeating schedule as follows:
a. In week one, Mother shall have physical custody of Sarah from Monday
morning until Wednesday morning. Father shall have custody from Wednesday
evening at 5:30 pm until Friday morning. Mother then shall have custody
Friday evening until Monday morning.
b. In week two, Father shall have physical custody of Sarah from Monday morning
until Wednesday morning. Mother shall have custody from Wednesday evening
at 5:30 pm until Friday morning. Father then shall have custody Friday evening
until Monday morning.
C. Each parent shall make sure the Child gets to school on time and is fully
prepared for schoolday.
d. Both parents shall have physical custody of the Child at such other times as the
parties may mutually agree.
5. The non-custodial parent shall have liberal telephone contact with the Child on a reasonable
basis before 8:00 pm on any given evening.
6. Holidays: The parents shall arrange the holiday schedule as attached unless otherwise mutually
agreed upon.
7. Each parent shall have two non-consecutive weeks of vacation with the Child per year. The
requesting parent shall give the other parent 30 days advance notice of the requested time and
this vacation week shall supersede the regular physical custody schedule. In the event the
parties schedule conflicting vacations, the party first providing written notice shall have the
choice of vacation. Prior to departure, the parties will provide each other with information
regarding the intended vacation destination and a telephone number at which they can be
reached during their vacation. The parties may expand this vacation time by mutual agreement.
8. In the event the custodial parent should take the Child out of state, the custodial parent shall
notify the non-custodial parent within twenty-four hours of departure of the intended
destination and a telephone number at which they can be reached.
9. Neither party may say or do anything nor permit a third party to do or say anything that may
estrange the Child from the other party, or injure the opinion of the Child as to the other party,
or may hamper the free and natural development of the Child's love or affection for the other
party. To the extent possible, both parties shall not allow third parties to disparage the other
parent in the presence of the Child.
10. In the event of a medical emergency, the custodial party shall notify the other party as soon as
practicable after the emergency is handled.
11. This Order is entered pursuant to a Custody Conciliation Conference. The parties may modify
the provisions of this Order by mutual consent. In the absence of mutual consent, the terms of
this Order shall control.
By urt,
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Stacy Wolf, Esquire OS vita
Michelle Sommer, Esquire ?John J. Mangan, Esquire
HOLIDAYS AND
SPECIAL DAYS TIMES ODD
YEARS EVEN
YEARS
Easter From 9 am until 7 pm Mother Father
Memorial Day From 9 am until 7 m Father Mother
Independence Day From 9 am until 7 pm Mother Father
Labor Day From 9 am until 7 m Father Mother
Thanksgiving From 9 am until 7 m Mother Father
Christmas 1" Half From 9 am on 12/24 to 2 pm on
12/25 Father Mother
Christmas 2° Half From 2 pm on 12/25 to 7 pm on
12/26 Mother Father
New Year's From 9 am until 7 pm (with the
12/31 year to control the even/odd
determination) Mother Father
Mother's Day From 9 am until 7 pm Mother Mother
Father's Da From 9 am until 7 m Father Father
Birthday From 9 am until 7 m
YONETTE R. WALTERS, N/K/A
YONETTE R. GRIFFEY
Plaintiff
V.
RICHARD K. WALTERS,
Defendant
Prior Judge: Edward E. Guido, J.
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
No. 08-3887 CIVIL ACTION LAW
IN CUSTODY
CUSTODY CONCILIATION SUMMARY REPORT
IN ACCORDANCE WITH CUMBERLAND COUNTY RULE OF CIVIL PROCEDURE
1915.3-8(b), the undersigned Custody Conciliator submits the following report:
The pertinent information pertaining to the Child who is the subject of this litigation is
as follows:
Name Date of Birth Currently in the Custody o
Sarah Margrit Walters 03/03/2000 Father and Mother
2. A Conciliation Conference was held with regard to this matter on August 14, 2008, an
Order issued August 18, 2008, a status update held November 17, 2008, an Order issued
November 25, 2008 and a conference was held August 23, 2011 with the following
individuals in attendance:
The Mother, Yonette Walters, with her counsel, Stacy Wolf, Esq.
The Father, Richard Walters, with his counsel, Michelle Sommer, Esq.
3. Mother's position on custody is as follows: Mother requests a modification of the
current custody situation of 2/2/3. Mother asserts several reason to alter the current
schedule. First, Mother indicates that Father moved slightly farther away and the travel
time to the bus stop is a bit more in the morning. Second, the Child is staring middle
school and needs to be at school earlier than last year; third Mother does not believe
Father will be able to have the Child ready on time and the Child has historically eaten
and gotten ready for school at Mother's residence or grandmother's residence; and
fourth Mother indicates the Child want to wake up at Mother's residence before she
goes to school.
4. Father's position on custody is as follows: Father asserts that the current situation with
him sharing custody is in the Child's best interest. Father maintains that he has a great
relationship with his daughter. Father indicates that he only lives 12 minutes away from
the bus stop in the morning and is able to do so on time. Father indicates that he would
welcome the opportunity to give Sarah breakfast in the morning, pack her lunch and
have her ready for school. Father points out that Sarah is basically getting up at the
same time for school whether it is at Mother's residence or Father's residence.
5. The Conciliator recommends an Order in the form as attached scheduling a Hearing and
entering an Order of Court regarding custody as outlined. It is the Conciliator's belief
that this would be in the Childni's best interest. It is expected that the Hearing will
require one half day.
6. The proposed recommended Order may contain a requirement that the parties file a pre-
trial memorandum with the Judge to whom the matter has been assigned.
Date John J. Man an, squire
Custody Co cil'ator
YONETTE R. WALTERS, N/K/A
YONETTE R. GRIFFEY,
Plaintiff
No. 08-3887 CIVIL ACTION LAW
V.
RICHARD K. WALTERS,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
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J3 ay of 2011, upon consideration of the attached
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Motion, it is hereby ordered that the Custody Hearing scheduled for October 20, 2011 at 1:00 p.m., be
continued to 0 c-Z;&ot3 / , 2011 at A.m. in Courtroom 3 of the
Cumberland County Courthouse.
HE COU T:
Edward E. Guido,
Distribution:
? Stacy B. Wolf, Esquire
For the Plaintiff
? Michelle Sommer, Esquire
For the Defendant
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