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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-3949F:\F1LFS\C1ients\13075 Varner\13075.I.dcom1kde Revised: 6/30/08 11:18AM Jennifer L. Spears, Esquire MARTSON DEARDORFF WILLIAMS OTTO GILROY & FALLER MARTSON LAW OFFICES I.D. 87445 10 East High Street Carlisle, PA 17013 (717) 243-3341 Attorneys for Plaintiff SHAWNA L. VARNER, Plaintiff V. FRANK K. VARNER, Defendant IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA NO. 08- CIVIL ACTION - LAW : IN DIVORCE AND CUSTODY 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. Upon your request, the Court may require you and your spouse to attend up to three sessions. A request for counseling must be made in writing and filed with the Prothonotary within twenty (20) days of receipt of this Notice. IF YOU DO NOT FILE A CLAIM FOR ALIMONY, DIVISION OF PROPERTY, LAWYER'S FEES OR EXPENSES BEFORE A DIVORCE OR ANNULMENT IS GRANTED, YOU MAY LOSE THE RIGHT TO CLAIM ANY OF THEM. YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A LAWYER OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP. 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 Telephone (717) 249-3166 Jennifer L. Spears, Esquire MARTSON DEARDORFF WILLIAMS OTTO GILROY & FALLER MARTSON LAW OFFICES I.D. 87445 10 East High Street Carlisle, PA 17013 (717) 243-3341 Attorneys for Plaintiff SHAWNA L. VARNER, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA V. NO. 08- CIVIL ACTION - LAW FRANK K. VARNER, Defendant IN DIVORCE AND CUSTODY ORDER OF COURT AND NOW, this day of , 2008, upon consideration of the attached Complaint for Custody, it is hereby directed that the parties and their respective counsel appear before , the Conciliator, at on 2008, at _.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 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. The Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County is required by law to comply with the Americans with Disabilities 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 FOR THE COURT: BY: Custody Conciliator SHAWNA L. VARNER, Plaintiff V. FRANK K. VARNER, Defendant IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA ?.c..? NO. 08- -3 9 9'y CIVIL ACTION - LAW IN DIVORCE AND CUSTODY DIVORCE COMPLAINT UNDER SECTION 3301LQ OF THE DIVORCE CODE 1. Plaintiff is Shawna L. Varner, who currently resides at 8 Smiley Drive, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. 2. Defendant is Frank K. Varner, who currently resides at 8 Smiley Drive, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. 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 August 21, 1999, in Pennsylvania. 5. There have been no prior actions of divorce or for annulment between the parties. 6. The marriage is irretrievably broken. 7. 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. 8. Plaintiff requests the Court to enter a decree of divorce. WHEREFORE, Plaintiff requests the Court to enter a Decree dissolving the marriage between Plaintiff and Defendant. COUNT II -CUSTODY 9. Paragraphs 1 through 8 hereof are incorporated. 10. Plaintiff seeks primary physical custody of the children, Rebekah Lynn Varner, born February 11, 2002, and Jacob Matthew Varner, born March 8, 2005. 11. The children were born in wedlock. 12. Since the children's birth, the children have resided with the following persons at the following addresses for the following periods of time: Location 8 Smiley Drive, Mechanicsburg, PA Dates People 2002-present Parties 13. The relationship of the Plaintiff to the children is that of mother. She is married and living separately. The Plaintiff currently resides with the following: Name Relationshi Betty I. Keiter Grandmother Rebekah Varner Daughter Jacob Varner Son 14. The relationship of the Defendant to the children is that of father. He is married and living separately. The Defendant currently resides with the following: Name Relationshiti Unknown 15. The parties have not participated in previous litigation concerning the custody of the children in this court or any court. 16. The Plaintiff has no information of a custody proceeding concerning the children pending in any other court. 17. The best interest and permanent welfare of the children will be served by granting custody to Plaintiff because: she can best provide a stable and nurturing environment for her children. 18. Plaintiff does not know of any person not a party to these proceedings who claims to have custody or visitation rights with respect to the children. WHEREFORE, Plaintiff requests your Honorable Court to set a time and place for a hearing at which Plaintiff requests the Court to grant Plaintiff the Custody Order. Pending said hearing, Plaintiff requests temporary custody. Date: 1,% ? oq5 MARTSON LAW OFFICES ' By_ Jennifer %pears, Esquire 10 East igh Street Carlisle, PA 17013 (717) 243-3341 Attorneys for Plaintiff VERIFICATION The foregoing Divorce Complaint is based upon information which has been gathered by my counsel in the preparation of the lawsuit. The language of the document is that of counsel and not my own. I have read the document and to the extent that the document is based upon information which I have given to my counsel, it is true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information and belief. To the extent that the content of the document is that of counsel, I have relied upon counsel in making this verification. This statement and verification are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. Section 4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities, which provides that if I make knowingly false averments, I may be subject to criminal penalties. Shawna L. V r M- -";;I -- FAMESWIients\13075 VarneA13075.1.&omt w ? lt) 3 D FAFILEWhents\13075 VuneA13075.1.custodysWtde Revised: 712/08 11:57AM Jennifer L. Spears, Esquire MARTSON DEARDORFF WILLIAMS OTTO GILROY & FALLER MARTSON LAW OFFICES I.D. 87445 10 East High Street Carlisle, PA 17013 (717) 243-3341 Attorneys for Plaintiff SHAWNA L. VARNER, Plaintiff V. FRANK K. VARNER, Defendant IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA NO. 08-3949 CIVIL ACTION - LAW : IN DIVORCE STIPULATION FOR AN AGREED ORDER OF CUSTODY AND NOW, the parties, by and through their attorneys, stipulate and agree as follows: 1. LEGAL CUSTODY 1. The parties hereby agree to share legal custody of the minor children, Rebekah Lynn Varner, born February 11, 2002, and Jacob Matthew Varner, born March 8, 2005. All decisions affecting the children's growth and development including, but not limited to: choice of camp, if any; choice of day care provider; medical and dental treatment; psychotherapy, psychoanalysis, or like treatment; decisions relating to actual or potential litigation involving the children, directly or as beneficiary, other than custody litigation; education, both secular and religious; scholastic athletic pursuits and other extracurricular activities; shall be considered major decisions and shall be made by the parents jointly, after discussion and consultation with each other and with a view towards obtaining and following a harmonious policy in the children's best interest. 2. Each party agrees to keep the other informed of the progress of the children's education and social adjustments. Each party agrees not to impair the other party's right to shared legal or physical custody of the children. Each party agrees to give support to the other in the role as parent and to take into account the consensus of the other for the physical and emotional well-being of the children. 3. While in the presence of the children, neither parent shall make or permit any other person to make, any remarks or do anything which could in any way be construed as derogatory or uncomplimentary to the other parent. It shall be the express duty of each parent to uphold the other parent as one whom the children should respect and love. 4. It shall be the obligation of each parent to make the children available to the other in accordance with the physical custody schedule and to encourage them to participate in the plan hereby agreed and ordered. 5. Each parent shall have the duty to notify the other of any event or activity that could reasonably be expected to be of significant concern to the other parent. 6. The parents shall communicate directly with one another concerning any parenting issue requiring consultation and agreement and regarding any proposed modifications to the physical custody schedule, which may from time to time become necessary, and shall specifically not use the children as messengers. Furthermore, neither parent shall discuss with the children any proposed changes to the physical custody schedule, or any other issue requiring consultation and agreement, prior to discussing the matter and reaching an agreement with the other parent. 7. With regard to any emergency decisions which must be made, the parent with whom the children are physically residing at the time shall be permitted to make the decision necessitated by the emergency without consulting the other parent in advance. However, that parent shall inform the other of the emergency and consult with him/her as soon as possible. Day-to-day decisions of a routine nature shall be the responsibility of the parent having physical custody at the time. 8. Each parent shall be entitled to complete and full information from any doctor, dentist, teacher or authority and have copies of any reports given to them as a parent. Such documents include, but are not limited to, medical reports, academic and school report cards, birth certificates, etc. Both parents may and are encouraged to attend school conferences and activities. The Mother's/Father's name shall be listed with the school as the alternative parent to be contacted in the event of an emergency and to be notified regarding school events. 9. Neither parent shall schedule activities or appointments for the children which would require their attendance or participation at said activity or appointment during a time when they are scheduled to be in the physical custody of the other parent without that parent's express prior approval. II. PHYSICAL CUSTODY The parents shall share physical custody of the children. Mother shall have primary physical custody. Father shall have partial custody as periodically determined by mutual agreement. Failing mutual agreement to the contrary, the following schedule shall apply: Father shall have partial custody of the children on weekend afternoons as he is able due to his work schedule and as the parties mutually agree. III. TELEPHONE PRIVILEGES The parties agree that there shall be reasonable telephone access between the children and both parents. The children shall be permitted free access to place calls to their parents at any time they desire. IV. RELOCATION The parties have negotiated the custody and partial custody portions of this Agreement based upon existing circumstances, and in particular, based upon Mother's and Father's current residences in Dauphin and Cumberland Counties, Pennsylvania. If either parent desires to establish a residence more than fifty (50) miles from his or her present residence, he or she shall give the other parent at least thirty (30) days' written notice in advance of the proposed move, in order to give the parties the opportunity to confer, prior to the relocation, and to establish a mutually satisfactory arrangement as to custody and partial custody in light of the changed circumstances. In the event that the parties are unable to reach an agreement, then the Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County shall have jurisdiction over them to fashion an appropriate custody/partial custody order. This Stipulation shall be entered as an Order of the Court. (r" ?W,- , ? ? ? Frank K. Varner Jennifer t. Ipears, Esquire Attorney for Plaintiff BY THE COURT: Date: J. cm S F C.n co? F:IFILESAChents\13075 VameA13075.1.msahde Revised: 7/2/08 12:07PM Jennifer L. Spears, Esquire MARTSON DEARDORFF WILLIAMS OTTO GILROY & FALLER MARTSON LAW OFFICES I.D. 87445 10 East High Street Carlisle, PA 17013 (717) 243-3341 Attorneys for Plaintiff SHAWNA L. VARNER, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA V. NO. 08-3949 CIVIL ACTION - LAW FRANK K. VARNER, Defendant IN DIVORCE MARITAL SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT THIS MARITAL SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT, made this rd _ day of ?UA?? ) , 2008, by and between FRANK K. VARNER, of Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania (hereinafter referred to as "Husband") and SHAWNA L. VARNER, of Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania (hereinafter referred to as "Wife"): WITNESSETH: WHEREAS, the parties were married on August 21, 1999, in Pennsylvania; WHEREAS, two children, Rebekah Lynn Varner (born February 11, 2002) and Jacob Matthew Varner (born March 8, 2005), have been born of the marriage of the parties; WHEREAS, diverse, unhappy differences, disputes and difficulties have arisen between the parties and it is the intention of Wife and Husband to live separate and apart, 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 in relation to the ownership and equitable distribution of real and personal property; 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 either party against the estate of the other party. NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and of the 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, Husband and Wife, each intending to be legally bound hereby covenant and agree as follows: 1. INTERFERENCE: Each party shall be free from interference, authority, and contact by the other, as fully as though he or she were single and unmarried, except as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this Agreement. Neither party shall molest the other or attempt to endeavor to molest the other, nor compel the other to cohabit with the other, or in any way harass or malign the other, nor in any way interfere with the peaceful existence, separate and apart from the other. 2. AGREEMENT NOT A BAR TO DIVORCE PROCEEDINGS: This Agreement shall not affect or bar the right of Husband or Wife to a divorce on lawful grounds or to any defense as may be available to either party. This Agreement is not intended to condone and shall not be deemed to be a condonation on the part of either party hereto of any act or acts on the part of the other party which have occasioned the disputes or unhappy differences. 3. SUBSEOUENT DIVORCE: The parties hereby acknowledge that Wife filed a Complaint in Divorce in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania on July 2, 2008, claiming that the marriage is irretrievably broken under Section 3301(c) of the Pennsylvania Divorce Code. The parties hereby express their agreement that the marriage is irretrievably broken and express their intent to execute any and all Affidavits or other documents necessary for the parties to obtain an absolute divorce pursuant to Section 3301(c) of the Divorce Code. The parties hereby waive all rights to request court ordered counseling under the Divorce Code. It is further specifically understood and agreed by the parties that the provisions of this Agreement as to equitable distribution of property of the parties are accepted by each party as a full and final settlement for all purposes whatsoever, as contemplated by the Pennsylvania Divorce Code. Should a decree, judgment or order of divorce be obtained by either of the parties in this or any other state, country or jurisdiction, each of the parties hereby consents and agrees that this Agreement and all of its covenants shall not be affected in any way by such separation or divorce; and that nothing in any such decree, judgment, order or further modification or revision thereof shall alter, amend or vary any term of this Agreement, whether or not either or both of the parties shall remarry. It is the specific intent of the parties to permit this Agreement to survive any judgment and to be forever binding and conclusive upon the parties. 4. INCORPORATION OF DIVORCE DECREE: It is further agreed, covenanted and stipulated that this Agreement, or the essential parts hereof, shall be incorporated in any decree hereinafter entered by any court of competent jurisdiction in any divorce proceedings that have been or may be instituted by the parties for the purpose of enforcing the contractual obligations of the parties. This agreement shall not be merged in any such decree but shall in all respects survive the same and be forever binding and conclusive upon the parties. 5. EFFECTIVE DATE: The effective date of this Agreement shall be the "date of execution" or "execution date," defined as the date upon which it is executed by the parties if they have each executed this Agreement on the same date. Otherwise, the "date of execution" or "execution date" of this Agreement shall be defined as the date of execution by the party last executing this Agreement. 6. DISTRIBUTION DATE: The transfer of property, funds and/or documents provided for herein, shall only take place on the "distribution" date which shall be defined as the date of execution of this Agreement unless otherwise specified herein. However, the support and/or alimony payments, if any, provided for in this Agreement shall take effect as set forth in this Agreement. 7. MUTUAL RELEASE: Husband and Wife each do hereby mutually remise, release, quit-claim and forever discharge the other and the estate of such other, for all time to come, and for all purposes whatsoever, of and from any and all rights, title and interest, or claims in or against 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 situated, which he or she now has or at any time hereafter may have against the other, the estate of such other or any part hereof, whether arising out of any former acts, contracts, engagements or liabilities of such other or by way of dower or courtesy, or claims in the nature of dower or courtesy or widow's or widower's rights, family exemption or similar allowance, or under the intestate laws, or the right to take against the spouse's will; or the right to treat a lifetime conveyance by the other as a testamentary, or all other rights of a surviving spouse to participate in a deceased spouse's estate, whether arising under the laws of (a) Pennsylvania, (b) any State, Commonwealth or territory of the United States, or (c) any country or any rights which either party may have or at any time hereafter shall have for past, present or future support or maintenance, alimony, alimony pendente lite, counsel fees, division of property, costs or expenses, whether arising as a result of the marital relations or otherwise, 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. It is the intention of Husband and Wife to give 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 provision thereof. It is further agreed that this Agreement shall be and constitute a full and final resolution of any and all claims which each of the parties may have against the other for equitable division of property, alimony, counsel fees and expenses, alimony pendente lite or any other claims pursuant to the Pennsylvania Divorce Code or the divorce laws of any other jurisdiction. 8. REPRESENTATION BY COUNSEL: This Agreement has been prepared by Jennifer L. Spears, Esquire, of MARTSON LAW OFFICES, counsel for Wife. At the commencement of and at all stages during the negotiation of this Agreement, Husband has been informed that Jennifer L. Spears, Esquire, has acted solely as counsel for Wife and has not advised nor represented Husband in any manner whatsoever. Husband, at the commencement of and at all stages during the negotiation of this Agreement, has been advised that he could be represented by counsel but at all times has elected not to be so represented. Husband has read this Agreement carefully and thoroughly, fully understanding each of its provisions, and therefore signs it clearly and voluntarily. Wife has been counseled by her attorney, and the parties together have come up with the following agreement. The parties acknowledge that this Agreement is not the result of any duress, undue influence, coercion, collusion and/or improper or illegal agreement. The parties further acknowledge that they have each made to the other a full and complete disclosure of their respective assets, estate, liabilities, and sources of income and that they waive any specific enumeration thereof for the purposes of this Agreement. 9. WARRANTY AS TO EXISTING OBLIGATIONS: Each party represents that they have not heretofore incurred or contracted for any debt or liability or obligation for which the estate of the other party may be responsible or liable except as may be provided for in this Agreement. Each party agrees to indemnify and hold the other party harmless from and against any and all such debts, liabilities or obligations of every kind which may have heretofore been incurred by them, including those for necessities, except for the obligations arising out of this Agreement. 10. WARRANTY AS TO FUTURE OBLIGATIONS: Husband and Wife covenant, warrant, represent and agree that, with the exception of obligations set forth in this Agreement, neither of them shall hereafter incur any liability whatsoever for which the estate of the other may be liable. Each party shall indemnify and hold harmless the other party from and against any and all debts, charges and liabilities incurred by the other after the execution date of this Agreement, except as may be otherwise specifically provided for by the terms of this Agreement. 11. PERSONAL PROPERTY: Except as otherwise provided herein, the parties have divided between them, to their mutual satisfaction, the personal effects, household furniture and furnishings, and all other articles of personal property which have heretofore been used by them in common, and neither party will make any claim to any such items which are now in the possession or under the control of the other. By these presents, each of the parties hereby specifically waives, releases, renounces and forever abandons whatever claims he or she may have with respect to any personal property which is in the possession of the other, and which shall become the sole and separate property of the other from the date of execution hereof. 12. DIVISION OF REAL PROPERTY: Wife will execute a deed conveying all of her interest in, right and title to the parties' marital residence at 8 Smiley Drive, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, to Husband. From the date of the deed, Husband will be the sole owner of the property. Husband shall be solely responsible for any and all mortgage payments, taxes, utilities, insurance premiums, or other liabilities relating to said property as of the date of execution of this Agreement. In return, Husband agrees that Wife shall retain the entire tax rebate of $1,800.00 from the U.S. Treasury Department, and he will endorse the check to her on or before the date this Agreement is executed by the parties. 13. BANK ACCOUNTS. CERTIFICATES OF DEPOSIT AND LIFE INSURANCE: Husband and Wife acknowledge that all joint bank accounts have been closed and divided to their mutual satisfaction. They hereby agree that each shall become sole owner of their individual bank accounts, certificates of deposit and life insurance policies, and they each hereby waive any interest in, or claim to, any funds held by the other in any bank accounts, certificates of deposit and the cash value of the other's life insurance policies. 14. MOTOR VEHICLES: Husband and Wife agree that each will retain the vehicles in their possession as their own property and shall indemnify the other as to any liabilities, maintenance and insurance payments regarding their respective vehicles. The parties agree to execute any necessary documents to transfer title to their respective vehicles. 15. AFTER-ACOUIRED PROPERTY: Each of the parties shall hereafter own and enjoy, independently of any claim or right of the other, all items of property, be they real, personal or mixed, tangible or intangible, which are hereafter acquired by him or her, 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. 16. INCOME TAX: Husband and Wife agree to file separate tax returns for the tax year 2008. For any tax returns filed jointly in the past, 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 and any interest, penalty and expense incurred in connection 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 failures to disclose the nature and extent of his or her separate income on the aforesaid joint returns. 17. APPLICABILITY OF TAX LAW TO PROPERTY TRANSFERS: The parties hereby agree and express their intent that any transfer of property pursuant to this Agreement shall be within the scope and applicability of the Deficit Reduction Act of 1984 (hereinafter the "Act"), specifically, the provisions of said Act pertaining to the transfers of property between spouses and former spouses. The parties agree to sign and cause to be filed any elections or other documents required by the Internal Revenue Service to render the Act applicable to the transfers set forth in this Agreement without recognition of gain on such transfer and subject to the carry-over basis provisions of said Act. 18. WAIVER OF ALIMONY: Except as otherwise provided herein, Husband and Wife recognize and acknowledge that the foregoing provisions for their individual benefit are satisfactory with regard to support and maintenance, past, present and future. The parties release and discharge the other absolutely and forever for the rest of their lives for all claims and demands, past, present or future, for alimony, alimony pendente lite or for any provisions for support and maintenance. The parties further acknowledge that in consideration of the transfers made herein, each completely waives and relinquishes any and all claims and/or demands they may now have or hereafter have against the other for alimony, alimony pendente lite, spousal support, counsel fees and court costs, except for alimony pendente lite or spousal support payable by Husband to Wife prior to the date of execution of this Agreement. 19. PENSIONS / RETIREMENT/ INVESTMENT ACCOUNTS: Each party will retain any retirement they have and waive any right, title or interest they have in the other party's retirement. 20. CHILD SUPPORT: Husband agrees to pay Wife $200.00 per week for the support of the minor children. Wife will file this Agreement with the Domestic Relations Office for collection and enforcement. The Domestic Relations Office of the Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County will then collect the support through wage attachment. 21. MARITAL DEBT: All marital debt has been paid off or divided to mutual satisfaction. Each party shall indemnify, defend, and hold the other harmless from and against any claims, demands suits, actions or liabilities relating to or arising out of any debt in that party's name. Each party will be solely responsible for any debts in their own name. 22. HEALTH INSURANCE: Husband shall provide health insurance for the two children through his employer. Husband shall continue to provide Wife's health insurance through his employer until the Decree in Divorce is entered. Thereafter, Wife will obtain her own health insurance. 23. EFFECT OF DIVORCE DECREE: The parties agree that, except as otherwise specifically provided herein, 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. 24. BREACH: If either party breaches any provision of this Agreement, the other party shall have the right, at his or her election to sue for damages for such breach or seek such other remedies or relief as may be available to him or her, and the party breaching this contract shall be responsible for payment of reasonable legal fees and costs incurred by the other in enforcing their rights under this Agreement. 25. WAIVER OF CLAIMS: Except as herein otherwise provided, each party may dispose of his or her property in any way, and each party hereby waives and relinquishes any and all rights he or she shall now have or hereafter acquire, under the present and future laws of any jurisdiction, to share in the property or the estate of the other as a result of the marital relationship, including without limitation, dower, courtesy, statutory allowance, widow's allowance, right to take in intestacy, right to take against the Will of the other, and the right to act as administrator or executor of the other's estate, and each will, at the request of the other, execute, acknowledge and deliver any and all instruments which may be necessary or advisable to carry into effect this mutual waiver and relinquishment of such interests, rights and claims. 26. ENTIRE AGREEMENT: This Agreement contains the entire understanding of the parties and there are no representations, warranties, covenants or undertakings other than those expressly set forth herein. 27. AGREEMENT BINDING ON HEIRS: This Agreement shall be binding on and shall inure to the benefits of the parties hereto and their respective heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns. 28. ADDITIONAL INSTRUMENTS: Each of the parties shall from time to time, at the request of the other, execute, acknowledge and deliver to the other any and all further instruments that may be reasonably required to give full force and effect to the provisions of this Agreement. 29. VOID CLAUSES: If any term, condition, clause or provision of this Agreement shall be determined or declared to be void or invalid in law or otherwise, then only that term, condition, clause or provision shall be stricken from this Agreement and in all other respects this Agreement shall be valid and continue in full force, effect and operation. 30. INDEPENDENT SEPARATE COVENANTS: It is specifically understood and agreed by and between the parties hereto that each paragraph hereof shall be deemed to be separate and independent Agreement. 31. FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE: The parties confirm that they have relied on the completeness and substantial accuracy of the financial disclosure of the other as an inducement to the execution of this Agreement. 32. MODIFICATION AND WAIVER: A modification or waiver of any of the provisions of this Agreement shall be effective only if made in writing and executed with the same formality as this Agreement. The failure of either party to insist upon strict performance of any of the provisions of this Agreement shall not be construed as a waiver of any subsequent defaults of the same or similar nature. 33. DESCRIPTIVE HEADINGS: The descriptive headings used herein are for convenience only. They shall have no affect whatsoever in determining the rights or obligations of the parties. 34. APPLICABLE LAW: This Agreement shall be construed under the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and more specifically under the Divorce Code of 1980 and any amendments thereto. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have set their hands and seals the date and (SEAL) Shawna L. 166iier, Wife EAL) Frank K. Varner, Husband COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND : SS On this, day of(.t (u , 2008, before me a Notary Public, personally appeared Shawna L. Varner, known to me to be the person whose name is subscribed to the within Marriage Settlement Agreement and acknowledged that she executed the same for the purposes therein contained. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I hereunto set my hand and official seal. tary Public NOTARIAL ORAL KAREN C. AL01"On, Noy SIN CRY W H4Mrk*wO, p- lp m?in COW4 ? Ca?olon R14MN July 1+fr 2400 COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA SS COUNTY OF On this, theZE(Ly of ---?L( /- , 2008, before me, a Notary Public, personally appeared Frank K. Varner known to me to be the person whose name is subscribed to the within Marriage Settlement Agreement and acknowledged that he executed the same for the purposes therein contained. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I hereunto set my hand ad official seal. tary Public KAREN C. ?AL TAIWOA RAL y pUb C ft of H-lbb-a O?Me C-Uft My Commiplon RxpMm July 144 2008 n -Tj c. -n F:\FILESW Tents\13075 Vamer\13075.1.custodystiphde Revised: 7/7108 11:57AM Jennifer L. Spears, Esquire MARTSON DEARDORFF WILLIAMS OTTO GILROY & FALLER MARTSON LAW OFFICES I.D. 87445 10 East High Street Carlisle, PA 17013 (717) 243-3341 Attorneys for Plaintiff 5 JUL 102008 SHAWNA L. VARNER, Plaintiff V. FRANK K. VARNER, Defendant IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA NO. 08-3949 CIVIL ACTION - LAW IN DIVORCE STIPULATION FOR AN AGREED ORDER OF CUSTODY AND NOW, the parties, by and through their attorneys, stipulate and agree as follows: I. LEGAL CUSTODY 1. The parties hereby agree to share legal custody of the minor children, Rebekah Lynn Varner, born February 11, 2002, and Jacob Matthew Varner, born March 8, 2005. All decisions affecting the children's growth and development including, but not limited to: choice of camp, if any; choice of day care provider; medical and dental treatment; psychotherapy, psychoanalysis, or like treatment; decisions relating to actual or potential litigation involving the children, directly or as beneficiary, other than custody litigation; education, both secular and religious; scholastic athletic pursuits and other extracurricular activities; shall be considered major decisions and shall be made by the parents jointly, after discussion and consultation with each other and with a view towards obtaining and following a harmonious policy in the children's best interest. 2. Each party agrees to keep the other informed of the progress of the children's education and social adjustments. Each party agrees not to impair the other party's right to shared legal or physical custody of the children. Each party agrees to give support to the other in the role as parent and to take into account the consensus of the other for the physical and emotional well-being of the children. 3. While in the presence of the children, neither parent shall make or permit any other person to make, any remarks or do anything which could in any way be construed as derogatory or uncomplimentary to the other parent. It shall be the express duty of each parent to 30 :z Nd I i inr gooz AdViUfV& Odd 3H1 da 301 x--0318 uphold the other parent as one whom the children should respect and love. 4. It shall be the obligation of each parent to make the children available to the other in accordance with the physical custody schedule and to encourage them to participate in the plan hereby agreed and ordered. 5. Each parent shall have the duty to notify the other of any event or activity that could reasonably be expected to be of significant concern to the other parent. 6. The parents shall communicate directly with one another concerning any parenting issue requiring consultation and agreement and regarding any proposed modifications to the physical custody schedule, which may from time to time become necessary, and shall specifically not use the children as messengers. Furthermore, neither parent shall discuss with the children any proposed changes to the physical custody schedule, or any other issue requiring consultation and agreement, prior to discussing the matter and reaching an agreement with the other parent. 7. With regard to any emergency decisions which must be made, the parent with whom the children are physically residing at the time shall be permitted to make the decision necessitated by the emergency without consulting the other parent in advance. However, that parent shall inform the other of the emergency and consult with him/her as soon as possible. Day-to-day decisions of a routine nature shall be the responsibility of the parent having physical custody at the time. 8. Each parent shall be entitled to complete and full information from any doctor, dentist, teacher or authority and have copies of any reports given to them as a parent. Such documents include, but are not limited to, medical reports, academic and school report cards, birth certificates, etc. Both parents may and are encouraged to attend school conferences and activities. The Mother's/Father's name shall be listed with the school as the alternative parent to be contacted in the event of an emergency and to be notified regarding school events. 9. Neither parent shall schedule activities or appointments for the children which would require their attendance or participation at said activity or appointment during a time when they are scheduled to be in the physical custody of the other parent without that parent's express prior approval. 11. PHYSICAL CUSTODY The parents shall share physical custody of the children. Mother shall have primary physical custody. Father shall have partial custody as periodically determined by mutual agreement. Failing mutual agreement to the contrary, the following schedule shall apply: Father shall have partial custody of the children on weekend afternoons as he is able due to his work schedule and as the parties mutually agree. III. TELEPHONE PRIVILEGES The parties agree that there shall be reasonable telephone access between the children and both parents. The children shall be permitted free access to place calls to their parents at any time they desire. IV. RELOCATION The parties have negotiated the custody and partial custody portions of this Agreement based upon existing circumstances, and in particular, based upon Mother's and Father's current residences in Dauphin and Cumberland Counties, Pennsylvania. If either parent desires to establish a residence more than fifty (50) miles from his or her present residence, he or she shall give the other parent at least thirty (30) days' written notice in advance of the proposed move, in order to give the parties the opportunity to confer, prior to the relocation, and to establish a mutually satisfactory arrangement as to custody and partial custody in light of the changed circumstances. In the event that the parties are unable to reach an agreement, then the Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County shall have jurisdiction over them to fashion an appropriate custody/partial custody order. Thic S shall be entered as an Order of the Court. ?? x/t, Frank K. Varner Jennifer ti.. Rears, Esquire Attorney for Plaintiff BY THE COURT: Date: II(( o t c v b t IrA C-) C;o j % F:\F1LES\C1imts\13075 Varner\13075.I.aos/tde Revised: 7/14/08 9:33AM Jennifer L. Spears, Esquire MARTSON DEARDORFF WILLIAMS OTTO GILROY & FALLER MARTSON LAW OFFICES I.D. 87445 10 East High Street Carlisle, PA 17013 (717) 243-3341 Attorneys for Plaintiff SHAWNA L. VARNER, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA V. NO. 08-3949 CIVIL ACTION - LAW FRANK K. VARNER, Defendant IN DIVORCE AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA ) . SS. COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND I hereby certify that a copy of the Complaint in Divorce was mailed to Defendant Frank K. Varner at 8 Smiley Drive, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055 on July 3, 2008, by certified mail, restricted delivery, return receipt requested. Attached is the Post Office return receipt signed "Frank K. Varner" and dated July 5, 2008. Sworn to and subscribed before me this 141h day of July, 2008. 14v4 Notary Public COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSY 1A Notarial Seal Member, Pennsylvania Association 4Jenn' Melissa Q S&K*, Notary Pubk Carllsle eoro, Cumberland !ZaM4j4.. My Commission Expires Jan. 0 Spears, Esquire 11 1% t Complete Items 1, 2, and 3. Also complete item 4 if Restricted Delivery Is desired. ¦ Print your name and address on the reverse so that we can return the card to you. ¦ Attach this card to the back of the mailpiece, or on the front if space permits. 1. Article Addressed to: ( 1V (,? ? t 44 1/ ?i'V' ` Tea/ t? W rI A. B. Received b? (Printed Name) I C. D. Is delivery address different fronyiertr? t Yes If YES, enter delivery addr9p fs?' JUL 7 I 9MD ° + . 3. Se Type _ c Certt ied Mail ? Express Mail ? Registered ? Retum Receipt for Merchandise ? Insured Mail 0 C.O.D. 4. Restricted Delivery? (Extra Fee) es 2. Article Number 7003 3110 0004 5772 5672 (Transfer from servke Label) r PS Form 3811, February 2oo4 Dornewc Ream Receipt 102sss-M-M-t540 Postal ru CERTIFIED MAIL REC EIPT T,, (Domestic Mail Only, No Insurance Co verage provided) L • " r •c ? T M` ?1 ,r L USE 17 - k r Ln postage $ $11,57' C" 1711 1 C3 certified Fee $2 Ni 11 : J O Retum Re dept Fee ' P H (Endorsemem uired) Req v ? , 201 e p Resttfoted Delivery Fee rt (Endorsement Required) a M Total Postage & Fees r t ?r ? h7ffl M sent ?o C3 ---------------------- fieer, Apr' of or PO Box No. Gs SAlte ai44-- -° -°- -------- ---- - ----- ------ ------°T-----°- All T {i7 C" Jennifer L. Spears, Esquire MARTSON DEARDORFF WILLIAMS OTTO GILROY & FALLER MARTSON LAW OFFICES I.D. 87445 10 East High Street Carlisle, PA 17013 (717) 243-3341 Attorneys for Plaintiff SHAWNA L. VARNER, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA V. NO. 08-3949 CIVIL ACTION - LAW FRANK K. VARNER, Defendant IN DIVORCE AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT 1. A Complaint in Divorce under § 3301(c) of the Divorce Code was filed on July 3, 2008. 2. The marriage of Plaintiff and Defendant is irretrievably broken and ninety days have elapsed from the date of filing and service of the Complaint. 3. I consent to the entry of a final decree of divorce after service of notice of intention to request entry of the decree. I verify that the statements made in this affidavit are true and correct. I understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. § 4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities. Date: Log 4&wea_?'? Shawna L. er, Plaintiff z t --s e`y Jennifer L. Spears, Esquire MARTSON DEARDORFF WILLIAMS OTTO GILROY & FALLER MARTSON LAW OFFICES I.D. 87445 10 East High Street Carlisle, PA 17013 (717) 243-3341 Attorneys for Plaintiff SHAWNA L. VARNER, Plaintiff V. FRANK K. VARNER, Defendant IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA NO. 08-3949 CIVIL ACTION - LAW : IN DIVORCE WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REQUEST ENTRY OF A DIVORCE DECREE UNDER §3301(c) AND § 3301 (d) OF THE DIVORCE CODE I consent to the entry of a final decree of divorce without notice. 2. I understand that I may lose rights concerning alimony, division of property, lawyer's fees or expenses if I do not claim them before a divorce is granted. 3. I understand that I will not be divorced until a divorce decree is entered by the Court and that a copy of the decree will be sent to me immediately after it is filed with the prothonotary. I verify that the statements made in this 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. Date: -? Shawna L. V er, Plaintiff r ? ...? (is)?`? . "' T p?? T !? ?? ? '.. L.+ f ?? ? `? ?! y?? F: TILES?CIients'13075 VamerU3075.Laoswoo/tde Revised: 10/7/08 9:24AM Jennifer L. Spears, Esquire MARTSON DEARDORFF WILLIAMS OTTO GILROY & FALLER MARTSON LAW OFFICES I.D. 87445 10 East High Street Carlisle, PA 17013 (717) 243-3341 Attorneys for Plaintiff SHAWNA L. VARNER, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA V. NO. 08-3949 CIVIL ACTION - LAW FRANK K. VARNER, Defendant IN DIVORCE AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT 1. A Complaint in Divorce under § 3301(c) of the Divorce Code was filed on July 3, 2008. 2. The marriage of Plaintiff and Defendant is irretrievably broken and ninety days have elapsed from the date of filing and service of the Complaint. 3. I consent to the entry of a final decree of divorce after service of notice of intention to request entry of the decree. I verify that the statements made in this affidavit are true and correct. I understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. § 4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities. Date: O ND?? 0D Frank K. Varner, Defendant Jennifer L. Spears, Esquire MARTSON DEARDORFF WILLIAMS OTTO GILROY & FALLER MARTSON LAW OFFICES I.D. 87445 10 East High Street Carlisle, PA 17013 (717) 243-3341 Attorneys for Plaintiff SHAWNA L. VARNER, Plaintiff V. FRANK K. VARNER, Defendant IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA NO. 08-3949 CIVIL ACTION - LAW IN DIVORCE WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REQUEST ENTRY OF A DIVORCE DECREE UNDER §3301(c) AND § 3301(d) OF THE DIVORCE CODE 1. I consent to the entry of a final decree of divorce without notice. 2. I understand that I may lose rights concerning alimony, division of property, lawyer's fees or expenses if I do not claim them before a divorce is granted. 3. I understand that I will not be divorced until a divorce decree is entered by the Court and that a copy of the decree will be sent to me immediately after it is filed with the prothonotary. I verify that the statements made in this 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. Date: / 0 /;;?/ Frank K. Varner, Defendant a ::-, ._# t.*. ?"S F FILES` hents,13075 Varn&13075.1.praWe Revised. I_ 4 08 1034AM Jennifer L. Spears, Esquire MARTSON DEARDORFF WILLIAMS OTTO GILROY & FALLER MARTSON LAW OFFICES I.D. 87445 10 East High Street Carlisle, PA 17013 (717) 243-3341 Attorneys for Plaintiff SHAWNA L. VARNER, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA V. NO. 08-3949 CIVIL ACTION - LAW FRANK K. VARNER, Defendant IN DIVORCE PRAECIPE TO TRANSMIT RECORD To the Prothonotary: Transmit the record, together with the following information, to the court for entry of a divorce decree: 1. Ground for divorce: irretrievable breakdown under Section 3301(c) of the Divorce Code. 2. Date and manner of service of the complaint: Via certified mail, restricted delivery on July 5, 2008. 3. Date of execution of the Plaintiff's affidavit of consent required by Section 3301 (c) of the Divorce Code; October 13, 2008; by the Defendant; November 18, 2008. 4. Related claims pending: All claims have been resolved by a Marital Settlement Agreement dated July 3, 2008. 5. Date Plaintiff's Waiver of Notice in §3301(c) Divorce was filed with the Prothonotary: October 17, 2008. Date Defendant's Waiver of Notice in §3301(c) Divorce was filed with the Prothonotary: November 18, 2008. MARTSON LAW OFFICES B Y fenni r L. pears, Esquire Ten East igh Street Carlisle, PA 17013 (717) 243-3341 Attorneys for Plaintiff Date: December ??2008 to } un ° av U SHAWNA L. VARNER IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA V. FRANK K. VARNER : NO. 08-3949 DIVORCE DECREE AND NOW, ? Cc. 9,,r k? , 1,66b , it is ordered and decreed that SHAWNA L. VARNER , plaintiff, and FRANK K. VARNER 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.") A Marital Settlement Agreement dated July 3, 2008, is hereby incorporated but not merged into this Divorce Decree By the Court, Attest: J . Prothonotary 4 1