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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 a Email: dianeradcliff @comcast.net
Attorney for Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
JENNIFER A. DeSTEFANO,
Plaintiff NO. 68 (11.?
V.
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
FRANK J. DeSTEFANO, III 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.
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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
JENNIFER A. DeSTEFANO,
Plaintiff NO.
V.
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
FRANK J. DeSTEFANO, III DIVORCE
Defendant
AVISO PARA DEFENDER Y RECLAMAR DERECHOS
USTED HA SIDO DEMANDADO EN LA CORTE. Si desea defenderse de [as quejas expuestas en [as
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 Courthouse, one Courthouse Square, Carlisle, PA 17013.
SI USTED NO RECLAMA PENSION ALIMENTICIA, PROP IEDAD 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
JENNIFER A. DeSTEFANO, .
Plaintiff
V.
FRANK J. DeSTEFANO, III .
Defendant
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CIVIL ACTION- LAW
DIVORCE
COMPLAINT
Plaintiff, JENNIFER A. DeSTEFANO by attorney, Diane G. Radcliff, Esquire, and files this
Complaint in Divorce of which the following is a statement:
1. The Plaintiff is Jennifer A. DeStefano, an adult individual residing at 381 Longs Gap
Road, Carli8sle, Cumberland County, PA 17013 since 2000.
2. The Defendant is Frank J. DeStefano, III, an adult individual residing at 381 Longs
Gap Road, Cumberland County, PA 17013 since 2000.
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 17, 1999 at King of Prussia,
Montgomery County, PA.
5. Plaintiff avers that there are no children under the age of eighteen (18) years born
of the marriage.
6. There have been no prior actions of divorce or annulment between the parties.
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. Defendant is not a member of the Armed Services of the United States or any of its
Allies.
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9. Plaintiff avers that the grounds on which the action is based is that the marriage is
irretrievably broken;
10. 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.
Respectfully submitted,
Supreme Court ID # 32112
Attorney for Plaintiff
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Camp Hill, PA 1701 1
Phone: (717) 737-0100
VERIFICATION
JENNIFER A. DeSTEFANO verifies that the statements made in this Complaint are true
and correct. JENNIFER A. DeSTEFANO understands 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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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
JENNIFER A. DeSTEFANO,
Plaintiff
: NO. 08-5528 CIVIL TERM
V.
FRANK J. DeSTEFANO, III
Defendant
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: DIVORCE
NOTICE OF ELECTION TO RETAKE FORMER NAME
Notice is hereby given that the Plaintiff in the above captioned Divorce Action,
hereby elects to retake and hereafter use her previous name of Jennifer A. Pascucci.
This election is made pursuant to the provisions of 54 P.S. §704.
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J nnifer A. eStefano
Signature (married name)
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND : ss:
Je nifer A. ascucci
Signature (former name)
On the 656?`day of , 2008, before a Notary Public,
personally appeared Jennifer A. Destefano known to me to be the person whose name
is subscribed to the within document, and acknowledged that she executed the foregoing
for the purpose therein contained.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and Notarial Seal.
COMMONWEALTH OF PENS NIA Notary Public
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
JENNIFER A. DeSTEFANO,
Plaintiff
V.
FRANK J. DeSTEFANO, III
Defendant
NO. 08-5528 CIVIL TERM
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
DIVORCE
ACCEPTANCE OF SERVICE
I, Frank J. DeStefano, III, Defendant in the above captioned action hereby accept service
of the endorsed Divorce Complaint, which was filed in the above captioned matter on
September 18, 2008.
Date: g' L3'ob
Frank J. DeSt-eTano, III
381 Longs Gap Road
Carlisle, PA 17013
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
JENNIFER A. DeSTEFANO,
now by resumption of former name,
JENNIFER A. PASCUCCI
Plaintiff
Y.
FRANK J. DeSTEFANO, III
Defendant
NO. 08-5528 CIVIL TERM
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
DIVORCE
MARITAL AGREEMENT
BETWEEN
FRANK J. DeSTEFANO, III
AND
JENNIFER A. PASCUCCI
TABLE OF CONTENTS
RECITALS ......................................................................... 01
SECTION I
General Provisions ............................................................. 01
SECTION II
Distribution of Property and Debts ........................................... 06
SECTION III
Counsel Fees, Support and Alimony ........................................... 15
SECTION IV
Closing Provisions and Execution ............................................ 15
NOTARY .......................................................................... 17
EXHIBIT "A"
Personal Property to be Transferred to Wife ............................... 18
MARITAL AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT made this'll day 2008, by and between JENNIFER A.
DeSTEFANO, ("Wife") of 381 Longs Gap Road, Carlisle, PA 17013, and FRANK J. DeSTEFANO,
III, ("Husband") of 381 Longs Gap Road, Carlisle, PA 17013.
PREAMBLE AND RECITALS
R-1. WHEREAS, the parties hereto are husband and wife, having been married on April 17,
1999 in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, and separated on January 4, 2008.
R-2. WHEREAS, There were no children born of this marriage.
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, or as soon as possible
under the terms of said Divorce Code if said documents can not be signed 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. VOLUNTARY EXECUTION AND FAIRNESS OF AGREEMENT. Each party acknowledges that
this Agreement has been entered into of his or her own volition, with full knowledge of
the facts and full disclosure of their separate and joint estates, and that each believes
this Agreement to be reasonable under the circumstances. Further, Husband
acknowledges that he has been advised of his right to be advised by an attorney of his
own choosing prior to entering into this Agreement and that he voluntarily has decided
not to retain such counsel, and further acknowledges that he is aware of his legal rights
and obligations governed by this Agreement. Husband acknowledges that he accepts this
Agreement and represents that said acceptance is not based on any advice or
representation made by Wife's legal counsel, Diane G. Radcliff, Esquire, nor has any such
advice and/or representation been given to Husband by said counsel.
1.06. FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE. The parties acknowledges that each has had the opportunity
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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
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 each has relied on the
substantial accuracy of that financial disclosure as an inducement to the execution of
this Agreement.
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
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property of the other party or any part thereof, whether arising out of any former
acts, contracts, engagements or liabilities of such other.
B. Life Time Conve av nces: 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
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Agreement,
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.
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. 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.
C. 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
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on his or her applicable federal or state income tax returns.
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.
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
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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 - 381 Longs Gap Road, Carlisle, PA: The parties are the joint owners
of real estate known and numbered as 381 Longs Gap Road, Carlisle, PA, ("Longs
Gap Road Property") having an estimated value of $380,000, and encumbered
with a mortgage owed to Chase having an estimated balance of $110,000 ("Chase
Mortgage"), and further subject to a home equity loan mortgage with Charter
One, having an estimated balance of $16,000, ("Charter One Home Equity Loan
Mortgage"). The Longs Gap Road Property, the Chase Mortgage and the Charter
One Mortgage, shall be divided and distributed in accordance with the following:
1. Conveyance: Husband shall prepare and Wife shall execute and deliver all
documents in the usual form conveying, transferring and granting to
Husband all of Wife's right, title and interest in and to the Longs Gap Road
Property. The deed of conveyance therefor shall be executed by Wife upon
Wife's signing of this Agreement and held in escrow by Wife's attorney
pending the refinance/ assumption of the Chase Mortgage and Charter One
Home Equity Loan Mortgage, at which time the deed shall be delivered to
Husband to record.
2. Liens, Encumbrances and Expenses: The said conveyance shall be subject
to all liens and encumbrances covenants and restrictions of record
including, but not limited to, the lien of the Chase Mortgage and Charter
One Home Equity Loan Mortgage, real estate taxes and any other municipal
liens. Husband shall hereinafter be solely responsible for the payment of
the Chase Mortgage and Charter One Home Equity Loan Mortgage, real
estate taxes, other municipal liens, utilities and any and all other expenses
associated with the Longs Gap Road Property, whether incurred in the
past, present or future, and shall indemnify, protect and save Wife
harmless therefrom. In the event Wife pays any of these expenses for
Husband, in whole or in part, then Husband shall be required to reimburse
Wife for said payments as part of settlement on his refinance, but in no
event any later than forty-five (45) days from the date of this Agreement.
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3. Pre-Qualification: Within ten (10) days of the date of this Agreement,
Husband shall provide Wife with a statement from a reputable lender
indicating that Husband has been pre-qualified to a mortgage in an amount
equal to the combined balances owed on the Chase Mortgage and Charter
One Home Equity Loan Mortgage.
4. Refinance: Within fourteen (14) days of the date of this Agreement,
Husband shall apply refinancing or assumption of the the combined
balances owed on the Chase Mortgage and Charter One Home Equity Loan
Mortgage and shall complete that refinance/ assumption within forty-five
(45) days of the date of this Agreement so as to release Wife from further
liability thereunder. The costs of refinancing/ assumption shall be paid by
Husband.
5. Failure to Pay: Pending Husband's refinance of the combined balances
owed on the Chase Mortgage and Charter One Home Equity Loan Mortgage,
or, as the case may be, the sale of the Longs Gap Road Property if Husband
does not refinance, Husband shall not allow any liens to attach to title to
the Longs Gap Road Property.
b. Sale: The foregoing notwithstanding, the parties shall list the Longs Gap
Road Property for sale with a qualified real estate broker and shall market
and sell the Longs Gap Road Property, the parties further agreeing to
follow all reasonable advice as to listing and sales offered by their broker
upon the occurrence of ate[ of the following triggering events that may
occur during prior to the transfer of the Longs Gap Road Property to
Husband and his refinancing or assumption of the Chase Mortgage and
Charter One Home Equity Loan Mortgage as set forth above:
(a) Husband's failure to pay the installment or other payments required
by the Chase Mortgage and Charter One Home Equity Loan Mortgage
mortgages within 30 days of each payment's due date;
(b) Husband's failure to pay in a timely manner the installment or other
payments required by the casualty and liability insurance for the
Longs Gap Road Property;
(c) Husband's failure to pay in a timely manner, in discount or face
amount the real estate taxes for the Longs Gap Road Property;
(d) Husband's failure to pay in a timely manner any other municipal
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liens, utilities and any and all other expenses associated with the
Longs Gap Road Property;
(e) Husband's failure to obtain a statement from a reputable lender
indicating that Husband has been pre-qualified to a mortgage in an
amount equal to the combined balances owed on the Chase
Mortgage and Charter One Home Equity Loan Mortgage within ten
(10) days of the date of this Agreement;
(f) Husband's failure to apply for refinancing or assumption of the
Chase Mortgage and Charter One Home Equity Loan Mortgage within
fourteen (14) days of the date of this Agreement;
(g) Husband's failure to complete the refinance or assumption of the
Chase Mortgage and Charter One Home Equity Loan Mortgage into
his sole name within forty-five (45) days of the date of this
Agreement.
In the event of the sale as referenced above, the net proceeds shall be
applied in the following order of priority:
(h) Payment of any normal real estate sales costs including but not
limited to real estate commission, mortgage balances, real estate
taxes and the like;
(1) Reimbursement to Wife of any payments she has made on behalf of
Husband for his obligation undertaken by this Agreement;
(j) Payment to Wife of any Awards made to Wife by any court of
competent jurisdiction for Husband's breach of this agreement;
(k) Remaining balance to Husband.
B. Real Estate - 21 Drexel Place, New Cumberland, PA: Husband is the sole owner
of real estate known and numbered as 21 Drexel Place, New Cumberland, PA,
("Drexel Place Property") having an estimated value of $115,000, the title to
which is unencumbered. The Drexel Place Property shall be divided and
distributed in accordance with the following:
1. Conveyance: Wife shall prepare and Husband shall execute and deliver all
documents in the usual form conveying, transferring and granting to
Husband all of Wife's right, title and interest in and to the Drexel Place
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Property Real Estate. The deed of conveyance therefor shall be executed
by Husband upon Wife's signing of this Agreement, at which time the deed
shall be delivered to Wife to record.
2. Liens, Encumbrances and Expenses: The said conveyance shall be subject
to all covenants and restrictions of record. Wife shall hereinafter be
entitled to all rents received from the rental of the Drexel Place Property,
all leases for which to be assigned to Wife upon the signing of this
Agreement; and Wife shall be solely responsible for the payment of all
municipal liens, utilities and any and all other expenses associated with the
Drexel Place Property and shall indemnify, protect and save Husband
harmless therefrom.
C. Real Estate - 323-325 331 Et 345 Market Street. Lemoyne PA: The parties are
the joint owners of 4 parcels of real estate known and numbered as 323-325, 331
Ft 345 Market Street, Lemoyne, PA, ("Market Street Property") having an
estimated value of $850,000, and encumbered with a mortgage owed to Fulton
Bank having an estimated balance of $740,000 ("Fulton Mortgage"). The Market
Street Property and the Fulton Mortgage, shall be divided and distributed in
accordance with the following:
1. Listin : The Market Street Property shall be listed for sale with a mutually
agreeable real estate broker within fourteen (14) days of the date of this
Agreement. The parties shall thereafter market and sell the Market Street
Property at the best price obtainable, the parties further agreeing to
follow all reasonable advice as to listing and sales price suggested by their
real estate broker.
2. Distribution of Proceeds: Upon the sale and settlement of the Market
Street Property, the net proceeds derived, after payment of the Mortgage
and all other normal and reasonable settlement costs, shall be equally
divided and distributed between the parties. In the event there is a loss
upon that sale, the funds necessary to complete the sale and settlement,
shall be equally paid by the parties.
3. Payments: The Market Street Property is currently rented to Ray's Music
company and the rents received from said rental are sufficient to pay the
Fulton Mortgage. If any rents remain upon the sale and settlement of the
Market Street Property, the excess rents shall be divided equally between
the parties. If the rents are not sufficient to cover the Fulton Mortgage
or any other expenses regarding the Market Street Property, the parties
shall equally contribute towards those uncovered expenses as they are
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incurred.
4. Taxes: Each party shall be responsible for the timely and prompt reporting
of 50% of the rental income and expenses for the Market Street Property
on his or her income tax returns, and shall be liable for payment of any and
all taxes resulting therefrom, or shall be entitled to the tax benefit of any
losses so reported. Each party shall be responsible for the timely and
prompt reporting of 50% of the gain or loss derived from the sale of the
Market Street Property, 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.
D. 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 2008 Honda Pilot under and subject to the purchase price
obligation owed to Honda Finance.
2. To Husband: The 2000 Toyota Tundra and 1999 Harley Davidson
motorcycle.
E. Investments: The parties shares of stock, brokerage accounts and other
investments (the "Investments") shall be divided and distributed as follows:
1. To Wife: The jointly held Vanguard investment account.
2. To Husband: Husband's Prudential investment account.
F. Accounts: The parties' bank accounts, certificates of deposit, and other
monetary deposits, ("the Accounts") shall be divided and distributed as follows:
1. To Wife: The jointly held Fulton account.
2. To Husband: Any accounts in Husband's sole name.
G. Life Insurance: The parties' life insurance policy and the cash value thereof shall
be divided and distributed as follows:
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I . To Wife: Wife's American General life insurance policy insuring her life.
2. To Husband: Husband's American General life insurance policy insuring
Husband's Life.
H. 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: Wife's two (2) Wachovia R/0 IRA accounts.
2. To Husband: Husband's two (2) Wachovia IRA accounts.
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.
1. 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
distributed as follows:
1. To Wife: All items of personal property in the possession of Wife, not
otherwise distributed to Husband herein.
2. To Husband: All items of personal property in the possession of Husband,
not otherwise distributed to Wife herein.
J. Wray's Music: Husband is the owner of a 33.33% interest in Wray's Music. That
business interest shall remain Husband's sole and separate property, free and
clear of all claims of Wife.
K. Dogs and Horses: The parties dogs and horses shall be divided and distributed as
follows:
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I . To Husband: The two (2) dogs, Sammy and Jake.
2. To Wife: The three (3) horses, Milo, Buster and Red Cloud.
L. 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) 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) 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:
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. Personaltv 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.
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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
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
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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 forty-five (45) 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 and maintenance.
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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FRAN ANO, 111
Date:
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
JENNIFER A. DeSTEFANO,
now by resumption of former name
JENNIFER A. PASCUCCI
Plaintiff
V.
FRANK J. DeSTEFANO, III
Defendant
NO. 08-5528 CIVIL TERM
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: DIVORCE
AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT
1. A Complaint in Divorce under Section 3301(c) of the Divorce Code was filed on
September 18, 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:
JENNIFER PASCUC
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
JENNIFER A. DeSTEFANO,
now by resumption of former name
JENNIFER A. PASCUCCI
Plaintiff
V.
FRANK J. DeSTEFANO, III
Defendant
NO. 08-5528 CIVIL TERM
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: DIVORCE
AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT
1. A Complaint in Divorce under Section 3301(c) of the Divorce Code was filed on
September 18, 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: /-91a,510?0a --
FRANK FANG, III
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
JENNIFER A. DeSTEFANO,
now by resumption of former name
JENNIFER A. PASCUCCI
Plaintiff
V.
FRANK J. DeSTEFANO, III
Defendant
: NO. 08-5528 CIVIL TERM
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: DIVORCE
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:
J NNIFER A?WASCUCCI
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
JENNIFER A. DeSTEFANO,
now by resumption of former name
JENNIFER A. PASCUCCI
Plaintiff
V.
FRANK J. DeSTEFANO, III
Defendant
: NO. 08-5528 CIVIL TERM
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: DIVORCE
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. §4904 relating
to unsworn falsification to authorities.
Dated: 1.21a 3 l oo
F EFANO, III
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
JENNIFER A. DeSTEFANO,
now by resumption of former name
JENNIFER A. PASCUCCI
Plaintiff
V.
FRANK J. DeSTEFANO, III
Defendant
NO. 08-5528 CIVIL TERM
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
DIVORCE
PRAECIPE OF 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 OF FILING AND MANNER OF SERVICE OF THE COMPLAINT:
a. Date of Filing of Complaint: 09/18/2008
b. Manner of Service of Complaint: Defendant Acceptance of Service
C. Date of Service of Complaint: 9/23/2008
3. DATE OF EXECUTION OF THE AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT REQUIRED BY SECTION 3301 (C) OF THE
DIVORCE CODE:
a. Plaintiff: 12/23/2008
b. Defendant: 12/23/2008
4. RELATED CLAIMS PENDING:
No issues are pending. All issues have been resolved pursuant to the parties' Marital Agreement dated
November 21, 2008, which Agreement is 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
DIANE G3.
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Camp Hill, PA 17011
Supreme Court ID # 32112
Phone: (717) 737-0100
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JENNIFER A. DeSTEFANO, now JENNIFER A. PASCUCCI
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V.
FRANK J. DeSTEFANO
NO. 08-5528 CIVIL TERM
DIVORCE DECREE
AND NOW, '30 , e do Q , it is ordered and decreed that
JENNIFER A. DeSTEFANO, now JENNIFER A. PASCUCCI plaintiff, and
FRANK-J. DeSTEFANO , 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 November 21, 2008 which agreement is incorporated into, but not merged
with, this Divorce Decree
By the Court,
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Prothonotary
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