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DAVID M, BIGGS.
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CC'vIBERLAND COUNTY. PE1\TNSYL VANIA
v,
NO, O! -, 4'7;"'1
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MEENAKSHI K. BIGGS.
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
CO'vlPL\INT IN DIVORCE
NOTICE
TO: MEENAKSHI K, BIGGS, Defendant
117 W. Jackson Street
York.PA 17403
YOU HAVE BEEN SUED IN COURT. lCyou 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 COUl1house, 1 Courthouse Square. Carlisle. Pennsylvania,
IF YOU DO NOT FILE A CLAIM FOR ALIMONY, DIVISION OF PROPERTY.
LA WYER'S FEES OR EXPENSES BEFORE A DIVORCE OR ANNULMENT IS
GRANTED. YOU MAY LOSE THE RIGHT TO CLAIM ANY OF THE'v1.
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 OlJT WHERE YOU CAN GET
LEGAL HELP.
Cumberland County Lawyer Referral Service
2 Liberty A venue
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 249-3166
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: NO. 01-47;} q CuL '-r~
DAVID M, BIGGS,
Plaintiff
MEENAKSHI K. BIGGS,
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
COMPLAINTIN DIVORCE
COMPLAINT IN DIVORCE
I. Plaintiff is David M. Biggs, an adult individual residing at 2233 Aspen Place,
Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17055.
2. Defendant is Meenakshi K. Biggs, an adult individual residing at 117 W. Jackson
Street, York, York County, Pennsylvania 17403.
3. Plaintiff and Defendant have been a bona fide residents of the Commonwealth for at
least six months immediately previous to the filing of this Complaint.
4. Plaintiff and Defendant were married on October 7,1989 in York, York County,
Pennsylvania.
5. Neither Plaintiff nor Defendant is in the military or naval service of the United
States or its allies within the provisions of the Soldiers' and Sailors' Civil Rights Act of the
Congress of 1940 and its amendments.
6. Plaintiffs social security number is 184-38-1650 and Defendant's social security
numberis 160-66-9987.
7. There have been no prior actions of divorce or for annulment between the parties.
Document #: /94824.1
8. Plaintiffhas been advised that counseling is available and that Plaintiff may have the
right to request that the court require the parties to participate in cOWlSeling.
9. There were no children borne to this marriage.
COUNT I
Divorce
10. The averments of paragraphs 1-9 hereof are incorporated herein by reference.
II, The marriage is irretrievably broken.
12, Defendant has offered such indignities to Plaintiff, the innocent and injured spouse,
as to render Plaintiffs condition intolerable and life burdensome, as defined by 23 Pa. C.S.A. S
3301(a)(6) ofthe Divorce Code.
13. Plaintiff requests the Court to enter a Decree in Divorce divorcing Plaintiff and
Defendant.
COUNT II
Equitable Distribution
14. The averments of paragraph 1-13 are incorporated herein by reference,
15. During the marriage the parties acquired marital property, assets, and debts which
Plaintiff requests the Court equitably distribute and assign.
Document #: /94824./
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff requests that this Court enter a Decree in Divorce, enter an Order
equitably distributing marital property and enter such other Orders as are appropriate and just.
METZGER, WICKERSHAM, KNAUSS & ERE
By
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Melissa L. Stickel, Esquire
Attorney LD. 85869
3211 North Front Street
P.O. Box 5300
Harrisburg, P A 17110-0300
(717) 238-8187
Attorneys for Plaintiff
Date:
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Document #: 194824.1
VERIFICATION
I, David M. Biggs hereby certify that the facts set forth in the foregoing Complaint in
Divorce are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information and belief, and that false
statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S,A. 94904 relating to unsworn
falsification to authorities.
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DAVID M, BIGGS.
Plaintiff
IN TI IE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNIY PFNNSYL VANIA
v.
NO, 01-4729 Civil Term
MEENAKSIllK. BIGGS,
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
COMPLAINT IN DIVORCE
AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE
I, Mclissa L. Stickcl, Esqnire, counsel for Plaintiff, David M, 8iggs, hereby certify that a
true and correct copy of the Complaint in Divorce was served upon Defendant, Meenahshi K, 8iggs via
certified ,md regular mail on August 10.2001, The certificd mail came baek unclaimed however the
copy sent regular mail has not becn returned to our office, Attached hereto, marked as Exhibit "A" are
copies of the letters sent via regular and certified mail. Also attached hercto, marked as Exhibit "B" is
a eopy of the envelope returned marked "unclaimed",
METZGER, WICKERSHAM, KNAUSS & ERB, p,c.
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Melissa L. Stickel, Esquire
LD. No. 85869
321 I North Front Street
1',0, Box 5300
Harrisburg, pA 17110-0300
(717) 238-8187
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Date: August 28, 2001
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VIA REGULAR AND CERTIFIED MAIL
Meenakshi K. Biggs
117 W. Jackson Street
York, PA 17403
RE: Biggs v Biggs
Docket No. 01-4729 Civil
Our File No. 86-30
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3211 North Front Street
PO, Box 5300
Harrisburg, PA 17110-0300
717-238-8187
Fax: 717-234-9478
Other Offices
Colonial Park
717-652-7020
Mechanicsburg
717-691-5577
Shippensburg
717-530-7515
Enclosed please find a copy of a Complaint in Divorce which was filed in the Court of
Common Pleas of Cumberland County.
Very truly yours,
METZGER, WICKERSHAM, KNAUSS & ERB, P.C.
Melissa L. Stickel
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Enclosure
Document #: 2/3398./
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DAVID M, BIGGS,
Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYL V ANlA
v.
: No. 01-4729 Civil Term
MEENAKSHl K. BIGGS,
Defendant
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: DIVORCE
NOTICE TO DEFEND AND CLAIM RIGHTS
You have been sued in court, If you wish to defend against the claims set forth in the
following pages, you must take prompt action. You are warned that if you fail to do so, the case
may proceed without you, and a decree of divorce or annulment may be entered against you by
the court, Ajudgmcnt may also be entered against you for any other claim or rclicfrcqucstcd in
these papers by the Defendant. 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, DMSION OF PROPERTY,
LA WYER'S liEES OR EXPENSES BEfORE A Dl VORCE 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.
CUMBERLAND COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION
2 LmERTY AVENUE
CARLISLE,PA 17013
(717) 249-3166
(800) 990-9108
DAVID M. BIGGS,
Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYL VANIA
v.
: No. 01-4729 Civil Term
MEENAKSHI K. BIGGS,
Defendant
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: DIVORCE
COUNTERCLAIM IN DIVORCE
The Defendant, Meenakshi K. Biggs, by and through her attorney, Jeanne B.
Costopoulos, Esquire, avers the following in support of this Counterclaim in Divorce:
I. The Plaintiff, David M. Biggs, is an adult individual who currently resides at 2233
Aspen Place, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17055.
2. The Defendant, Meenakshi K. Biggs, is an adult individual who currently resides at
117 West Jackson Street, York, York County, Pennsylvania, 17403.
Count I - Divorce Pursuant to 133301(a) of the Divorce Code
3. The prior paragraphs of this Counterclaim are incorporated herein by reference
thereto.
4, The causes of action and sections of the Domestic Relations Code under which
Defendant beings this Counterclaim are as follows:
(A) Section 330l( a)(l) - Plaintiff willfully and maliciously deserted Defendant, the
innocent and injured spouse, and has been absent from the habitation of
Defendant, without a reasonable cause since June of2000.
(B) Section 330I(a)(6) - Plaintiff has offered such indignities to Defendant, the
innocent and injured spouse, as to render her condition intolerable and life
extremely burdensome.
Count n - Counsel Fees. Exoen8eS and Costs of Suit
5. The prior paragraphs of this Counterclaim are incorporated herein by reference
thereto.
6. Defendant has retained an attorney to bring this action and has agreed to pay her a
reasonable fee.
7. Defendant has incurred and will incur costs and expenses in prosecuting this action.
8. Defendant is not financially able to meet either the expenses and costs of prosecuting
this action or the fees to which her attorney will be entitled in this case.
WHEREFORE, Defendant requests the Court to enter an award of interim counsel fees,
costs and expenses until final hearing and thereupon award such additional counsel fees,
costs and expenses as deemed appropriate.
Count m - Eauitable Distribution of Marital Prooertv
Pursuant to 1I3502 ofthe Divorce Code
9. The prior paragraphs of this Counterclaim are incorporated herein by reference
thereto.
10. During the marriage of the parties, they acquired real and personal property, which
constitutes marital property under the Divorce Code.
11. This Honorable Court is authorized by the Divorce Code to equitably divide,
distribute or assign the marital property and liabilities between the parties in such
proportion as the Court deems just after consideration of all relevant factors.
WHEREFORE, the Defendant respectfully requests this Honorable Court to enter an
order of equitable distribution of marital property pursuant to ~3502 of the Divorce Code,
Count IV -Alimonv. Alimonv Pendente Lite
12. The prior paragraphs of this Counterclaim are incorporated herein by reference
thereto.
13. Defendant lacks the sufficient property and resources to provide for her reasonable
means.
14, Defendant requires reasonable support to adequately maintain herself in accordance
with the standard of living established during the marriage.
WHEREFORE, Defendant requests this Honorable Court to enter an award of
alimony pendente lite and alimony until final hearing and hereafter.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED:
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DAVID M. BIGGS,
Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYL VANIA
v.
: No. 01-4729 Civil Term
MEENAKSHI K BIGGS,
Defendant
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: DIVORCE
VERlFICA nON
I, Meenakshi K. Biggs, Defendant in the above referenced divorce action, hereby verify
that the statements made in the foregoing Divorce Counterclaim 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:
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Signature:
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: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiff
v.
: NO. 01-4729 Civil Term
MEENAKSHI K. BIGGS,
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Defendant
: ACTION IN DIVORCE
ORDER
AND NOW, this
day of
, 2002, it is hereby ORDERED
AND DECREED that Wife shall return the $2,100.00 she had received in rental funds from the
Buyers. It is further Ordered that the $2,100.00 and any net proceeds from the sale of the marital
residence shall be placed into an interest bearing account with the Cumberland County
Prothonotary .
BY THE COURT:
J.
DAVID M. BIGGS,
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiff
v.
: NO. 01-4729 Civil Term
MEENAKSm K. BIGGS,
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Defendant
: ACTION IN DIVORCE
MOTION FOR MONIES TO BE HELD
BY THE CUMBERLAND COUNTY
PROTHONOTARY'S OFFICE
AND NOW, comes David M. Biggs, by and through his attorneys, Melissa L. VanEck,
Esquire, and the law firm of Metzger, Wickersham, Knauss & Erb, P.C., and files this Motion
and in support thereof avers as follows:
1. David M. Biggs is the Plaintiff in the above captioned matter.
2. Meenakshi K. Biggs is the Defendant in the above captioned matter.
3. Husband filed a Complaint in Divorce on August 9, 2001, which included a
request for equitable distribution.
4. The parties own real estate situate at 2233 Aspen Place Mechanicsburg,
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17055.
5. The parties' marital residence is located at the aforementioned address.
6. The parties listed the marital residence for sale with Century 21 in October, 2001.
In February, 2002, Wife removed the marital residence from the market without Husband's
consent.
7. On or about March 3, 2002, Wife signed an Agreement of Sale for the marital
residence without Husband's consent or knowledge.
8. Husband later agreed to the sale of the property and signed the Sales Agreement.
A true and correct copy of the Sales Agreement is attached hereto and incorporated herein as
Exhibit "A".
9. Husband and his counsel have repeatedly requested information from wife
regarding the closing date and proof of the deposit made by the Buyers.
10. Wife has continually failed to comply with said request.
II. Husband and his counsel finally took measures to locate the Buyers.
12. It was not until Husband's counsel made direct contact with the Buyers that he
was able to obtain the information that was requested from Wife.
13. During the communication with the Buyers, Husband's counsel learned that Wife
has been receiving rental funds for the marital residence.
14. Wife has received approximately $2,100.00 in funds from the potential Buyers as
rent and a security deposit for the marital residence.
15. Wife did not disclose this information to Husband or his counsel.
16. Husband has further learned that the closing on the marital residence is to take
place on April 19, 2002, at 2:00 p.m.
17. To date, the parties have not reached an agreement as to the distribution of the
marital assets.
Document #: 231975.1
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WHEREFORE, David M. Biggs, respectfully requests that this Honorable Court grant the
following requests:
(I) That the court order Wife to return the $2,100.00 that she had received in
rent from the Buyers;
(2) That $2,100.00 and any net proceeds from the sale of the marital residence
shall be placed into an interest bearing account with the Cumberland County
Prothonotary.
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Attorney Id. 85869
3211 North Front Street
PO Box 5300
Harrisburg, PA 17110-0300
(717) 238-8187
Attorney for Plaintiff
David M Biggs
Date: April IS;, 2002
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
AND NOW, this tEfLday of April, 2002, I, Melissa Van Eck, Esquire, of Metzger,
Wickersham, Knauss & Erb, P.C., attorneys for Plaintiff, hereby certify that I served a copy of
the within Motion for Monies to be Held by the Cumberland County Prothonotary's Office
this day by depositing the same in the United States mail, postage prepaid, at Harrisburg,
Pennsylvania, addressed to:
Meenakshi K. Biggs
117 West Jackson Street
York,PA 17403
Defendant
Via hand delivery to:
Curt Long, Prothonotary
Cumberland County
One Courthouse Square
Carlisle, PA 17013-3387
METZGER, WICKERSHAM, KNAUSS & ERB
Melissa L. an Eck
Attorney Id. 85869
3211 North Front Street
PO Box 5300
Harrisburg, PA 17110-0300
Attorney for Plaintiff
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: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
MEENAKSHI K. BIGGS : NO. 2001-4729 CIVIL TERM
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this 16TH day of APRIL, 2002, a Rule is issued upon Defendant to
Show Cause why the relief requested should not be granted.
Rule returnable at a hearing scheduled for FRIDAY. APRIL 19.2002. at 12:45
p.m. in Courtroom # 5 of the Cumberland County Courthouse.
Melissa 1. Van Eck, Esquire
For the Plaintiff
Meenakshi K. Biggs
117 West Jackson Street
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MARITAL SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT, made this .aat day of ~, 2002, by and between
DAVID M. BIGGS (hereinafter "Husband") of Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island, and
MEENAKSHI K. BIGGS (hereinafter "Wife") of York, York County, Pennsylvania.
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, the parties are Husband and Wife, married on October 7,1989, in York, York
County, Pennsylvania;
WHEREAS, no children were born of the marriage;
WHEREAS, unhappy differences and difficulties have arisen between the parties, In
consequence of which the parties intend to live separate and apart for the rest of their natural lives;
WHEREAS, the parties are Plaintiff and Defendant, respectfully, in a divorce action filed in
the Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, to Docket No. 01-4729 Civil
Term; and
WHEREAS, the parties desire to settle fully and finally their respective financial and
property rights and obligations as between each other, including but not limited to, the ownership
and equitable distribution of real and personal property; past, present and future support, alimony
and/or maintenance; and any and all claims which either party has, or may have, against the other or
the other's estate;
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises, covenants and undertakings
hereinafter set forth and for other good and valuable consideration, receipt of which the parties
acknowledge, Husband and Wife, each intending to be legally bound, hereby covenant and agree as
follows:
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L SEPARATION
Each party shall have the right to live separate and apart from the other party, free from the
other party's interference, authority and control. Neither party shall interfere with the other or
attempt to interfere with the other, nor compel the parties' cohabitation.
2. HUSBAND'S AND WIFE'S DEBTS
Except as otherwise set forth in this Agreement, the parties represent and warrant to each
other that they have not incurred and will not contract or incur any debt or liability for which the
other or the other's estate might be responsible. Each party shall indemnifY and save harmless the
other party from any and all claims or demands made against the other by reason of debts or
obligations incurred by that party.
3. WAIVER OF RIGHTS AND MUTUAL RELEASES
Except as provided in this Agreement, both parties absolutely and unconditionally release
and forever discharge each other and their heirs, executors, administrators, assigns, property and
estate from any and all rights, claims, demands or obligations arising out of or by virtue of the
marital relationship, whether such claims exist now or arise in the future. This release shall be
effective regardless of whether such claims arise out of former or future acts, contracts,
engagements or liabilities of the parties or by way of dower, curtesy, widow'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 testamentary, or all other rights of a
surviving spouse to participate in a deceased spouse's estate, whether arising under the laws of
Pennsylvania, any state, commonwealth or territory of the United States, or other country.
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Except for any cause of action for divorce which either party may have or claim to have, and
except for the obligations of the parties contained in this Agreement, each party gives to the other an
absolute and unconditional release and discharge from all causes of action, claims, rights or
demands whatsoever, in law or in equity, which either party ever had or now has against the other,
including but not limited to alimony, alimony pendente lite, spousal support, equitable distribution
of marital property, counsel fees or expenses.
4. REAL ESTATE
The parties owned as tenants by the entireties improved real property situated at 2233 Aspen
Place, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania ("marital residence"). Said property was
sold on April 19, 2002. The proceeds from the sale of the marital residence, $23,201.94, were
placed into an interest bearing account with the Cumberland County Prothonotary Office.
The parties have agreed that aforementioned proceeds shall be divided as follows:
a. Husband shall receive the sum of $1 0,500.00;
b. Wife shall receive the remaining funds once husband's share has been
removed.
5. DIVISION OF PERSONAL PROPERTY
The parties have divided all items of personal property, except as otherwise specified herein,
to their mutual satisfaction. All personal property currently in Husband's possession shall be the
sole and separate property of Husband with the exception of items listed on Exhibit "A." All
personal property currently in Wife's possession shall be the sole and separate property of Wife with
the exception of items listed on Exhibit "B." Any items of personal property not listed within the
above Exhibits shall remain with that person or shall be given to charity. All personal property
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items on Exhibits "A" and "B" must be exchanged within sixty (60) days of the date of this
Agreement.
6. MOTOR VEHICLES
Husband shall retain sole and exclusive ownership of any vehicles in his name and Wife
shall retain sole and exclusive ownership of vehicles in her name. Husband and Wife agree to
execute, within sixty (60) days of the date of this Agreement any and all forms, titles, and
documents necessary to transfer the vehicles from joint ownership to individual ownership as
specified herein.
7. JOINT DEBTS
Any debts or obligations incurred by either party in hislher individual name, other than those
specified herein, whether incurred before or after separation, are the sole responsibility of the party
in whose name the debt or obligation currently stands.
8. RETIREMENT BENEFITS
Each of the parties does specifically waive, release, renounce and forever abandon all of
their right, title, interest or claim, whatever it may be, in any pension/retirement/profit sharing plan
of the other party, whether acquired through said party's employment or otherwise, and hereafter
the pension/retirement/profit sharing plan shall be identified above as being either husband's or
wife's and shall become the sole and separate property of the party in whose name or whose
employment said plan is carried.
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9. DIVISION OF BANK ACCOUNTS
Husband and Wife acknowledge that all joint bank accounts have been closed or divided to
their mutual satisfaction prior to the execution of this Agreement.
10. AFTER-ACQUIRED PROPERTY
Each of the parties shall own and enjoy, independently of any claims or rights of the other,
all real property and all items of personal property, tangible or intangible, hereafter acquired, with
full power to dispose of the same as fully and effectively as though he or she were unmarried. Any
property so acquired shall be owned solely by that party and the other party shall have no claim to
that property.
11. SPOUSAL SUPPORT, ALIMONY PENDENTE LITE, AND ALIMONY
Husband and Wife waive and relinquish all rights, if any, to spousal support, alimony
pendente lite, and alimony. Any transfer of monies between the parties pursuant to any term of
this Agreement shall not constitute alimony, but is made as part of the parties' equitable
distribution.
12. TAX MATTERS
The parties have negotiated this Agreement with the understanding and intention to divide
their marital property. The parties have determined that such division conforms to a right and just
standard with regard to the rights of each party. The division of existing marital property is not,
except as may be otherwise expressly provided herein, intended by the parties to constitute in any
way a sale or exchange of assets. It is understood that the property transfers described in this
Agreement 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 by the transferor.
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14. COUNSEL FEES AND EXPENSES
Except as otherwise specified herein, each party shall be responsible for payment of hislher
own counsel fees and expenses.
15. ADVICE OF COUNSEL
The parties acknowledge that each has received or has had the opportunity to receive
independent legal advice from counsel of their selection and that they have been informed fully as
to their legal rights and obligations, including all rights available to them under the Pennsylvania
Divorce Code of 1980 as amended, and other applicable laws.
Each party confirms that he/she understands fully the terms, conditions, and provisions of
this Agreement and believes them to be reasonably acceptable under the existing circumstances.
The parties further confirm that each is entering into this Agreement freely and voluntarily and that
the execution of this Agreement is not the result of any undue influence, collusion, or improper or
illegal agreement.
16. AFFIDAVITS OF CONSENT
Each party agrees to execute an Affidavit of Consent for the obtaining a no-fault divorce
under the provisions of the Divorce Code of 1980, as amended.
17. EFFECT OF DIVORCE DECREE ON AGREEMENT
Either party may enforce this Agreement as provided in section 3105(a) of the Divorce
Code, as amended.
As provided III section 3105( c), proVlSlOns of this Agreement regarding equitable
distribution, alimony, alimony pendente lite, counsel fees or expenses shall not be subject to
modification by the court.
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18. DATE OF EXECUTION
The "date of execution", "date of this agreement" or "execution date" of this Agreement is
the date upon which it is signed by the parties if they sign the Agreement on the same date.
Otherwise, the "date of execution", "date of this agreement" or "execution date" shall be the date on
which the last party signed this Agreement.
19. HEADINGS NOT PART OF AGREEMENT
The descriptive headings preceding the paragraphs are for convenience and shall not affect
the meaning, construction or effect of this Agreement.
20. SEVERABILITY AND INDEPENDENT AND SEPARATE COVENANTS
Each separate obligation shall be deemed to be a separate and independent covenant and
agreement. 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.
21. AGREEMENT BINDING ON HEIRS
This Agreement shall be binding on and shall enure to the benefit of the parties and their
respective heirs, executors, administrators, successors, and assigns.
22. 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, warranties,
covenants or promises other than those expressly set forth in this Agreement.
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23. MODIFICATION OR WAIVER TO BE IN WRITING
No modification or waiver of any term of this Agreement shall be valid unless in writing
and signed by both parties.
24. NO WAIVER OF DEF AUL T
The failure of either party to insist upon strict performance of any term of this Agreement
shall in no way affect the right of such party hereafter to enforce the term.
25. VOLUNTARY EXECUTION
The parties acknowledge that this Agreement is mutually acceptable, and that they have
reached this Agreement freely and voluntarily, without any undue influence, collusion or improper
or illegal agreements.
26. APPLICABLE LAW
This Agreement shall be construed under the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
and more specifically under the Divorce Code of 1980, as amended.
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27. ATTORNEYS' FEES FOR ENFORCEMENT
If either party breaches any provision of this Agreement, the breaching party shall pay all
reasonable legal fees and costs incurred by the other in enforcing this Agreement, providing that the
enforcing party is successful in establishing that a breach has occurred. This provision will not be
enforceable against either party upon their death or inaccessibility while out of the country.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have set their hands and seals the day and year first
written above.
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MEENAKSHI K. BIG~
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COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
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On this, the L day of "1 J t
, 2002, before me, the undersigned officer, personally
appeared DAVID M. BIGGS known to me or satisfactorily proven to be the person whose name is
subscribed to in the foregoing Marital Settlement Agreement, and acknowledge that he executed the
same for the purposes therein contained.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I hereunto set my h
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My CommlS8lon expires June 10,
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COMMO~ENNSYLVANIA
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On this, the kfday of jJ r- ' 2002, before me, the undersigned officer,
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personally appeared MEENAKSHI K. BIGGS known to me or satisfactorily proven to be the
person whose name is subscribed to in the foregoing Marital Settlement Agreement, and
acknowledge that she executed the same for the purposes therein contained.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I hereunto set my,
d and rfcial seal.
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My Commission Expires:
Notarial Seal
Lis~ A. Rice, Notary Public
Harnsburg, Dauphin County
My Commission Expires Oct. 10,2002
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Exhibit" A"
1. Automotive parts l. u.fooY1 o\es CYI pt'r'o'YJ be''Vt3 Tro vlded.by J-Iu.sbo.;))
2. Green tent
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Exhibit "B"
1. Britannica/Wodd Book
2. Wife's jewelry in yellow hamper (upon description being provided by Wife)
3. Seashell (iffound)
4. Romance book (1001 Ways of Romance)
5. Suitcase
6. Blue chimes
7. Keys to Mrs. Biggs' parents' home and garage
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MARITAL SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT, made this 6lrd day of ~, 2002, by and between
DAVID M. BIGGS (hereinafter "Husband") of Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island, and
MEENAKSHI K. BIGGS (hereinafter "Wife") of York, York County, Pennsylvania.
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, the parties are Husband and Wife, married on October 7,1989, in York, York
County, Pennsylvania;
WHEREAS, no children were born of the marriage;
WHEREAS, unhappy differences and difficulties have arisen between the parties, III
consequence of which the parties intend to live separate and apart for the rest of their natural lives;
WHEREAS, the parties are Plaintiff and Defendant, respectfully, in a divorce action filed in
the Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, to Docket No. 01-4729 Civil
Term; and
WHEREAS, the parties desire to settle fully and finally their respective financial and
property rights and obligations as between each other, including but not limited to, the ownership
and equitable distribution of real and personal property; past, present and future support, alimony
and/or maintenance; and any and all claims which either party has, or may have, against the other or
the other's estate;
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises, covenants and undertakings
hereinafter set forth and for other good and valuable consideration, receipt of which the parties
acknowledge, Husband and Wife, each intending to be legally bound, hereby covenant and agree as
follows:
Document #: 236569./
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1. SEPARATION
Each party shall have the right to live separate and apart from the other party, free from the
other party's interference, authority and control. Neither party shall interfere with the other or
attempt to interfere with the other, nor compel the parties' cohabitation.
2. HUSBAND'S AND WIFE'S DEBTS
Except as otherwise set forth in this Agreement, the parties represent and warrant to each
other that they have not incurred and will not contract or incur any debt or liability for which the
other or the other's estate might be responsible. Each party shall indemnify and save harmless the
other party from any and all claims or demands made against the other by reason of debts or
obligations incurred by that party.
3. WAIVER OF RIGHTS AND MUTUAL RELEASES
Except as provided in this Agreement, both parties absolutely and unconditionally release
and forever discharge each other and their heirs, executors, administrators, assigns, property and
estate from any and all rights, claims, demands or obligations arising out of or by virtue of the
marital relationship, whether such claims exist now or arise in the future. This release shall be
effective regardless of whether such claims arise out of former or future acts, contracts,
engagements or liabilities of the parties or by way of dower, curtesy, widow'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 testamentary, or all other rights of a
surviving spouse to participate in a deceased spouse's estate, whether arising under the laws of
Pennsylvania, any state, commonwealth or territory of the United States, or other country.
Document #: 236569./
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Except for any cause of action for divorce which either party may have or claim to have, and
except for the obligations of the parties contained in this Agreement, each party gives to the other an
absolute and unconditional release and discharge from all causes of action, claims, rights or
demands whatsoever, in law or in equity, which either party ever had or now has against the other,
including but not limited to alimony, alimony pendente lite, spousal support, equitable distribution
of marital property, counsel fees or expenses.
4. REAL ESTATE
The parties owned as tenants by the entireties improved real property situated at 2233 Aspen
Place, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania ("marital residence"). Said property was
sold on April 19, 2002. The proceeds from the sale of the marital residence, $23,201.94, were
placed into an interest bearing account with the Cumberland County Prothonotary Office.
The parties have agreed that aforementioned proceeds shall be divided as follows:
a. Husband shall receive the sum of $10,500.00;
b. Wife shall receive the remaining funds once husband's share has been
removed.
5. DIVISION OF PERSONAL PROPERTY
The parties have divided all items of personal property, except as otherwise specified herein,
to their mutual satisfaction. All personal property currently in Husband's possession shall be the
sole and separate property of Husband with the exception of items listed on Exhibit "A." All
personal property currently in Wife's possession shall be the sole and separate property of Wife with
the exception of items listed on Exhibit "B." Any items of personal property not listed within the
above Exhibits shall remain with that person or shall be given to charity. All personal property
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items on Exhibits "A" and "B" must be exchanged within sixty (60) days of the date of this
Agreement.
6. MOTOR VEHICLES
Husband shall retain sole and exclusive ownership of any vehicles in his name and Wife
shall retain sole and exclusive ownership of vehicles in her name. Husband and Wife agree to
execute, within sixty (60) days of the date of this Agreement any and all forms, titles, and
documents necessary to transfer the vehicles from joint ownership to individual ownership as
specified herein.
7. JOINT DEBTS
Any debts or obligations incurred by either party in hislher individual name, other than those
specified herein, whether incurred before or after separation, are the sole responsibility of the party
in whose name the debt or obligation currently stands.
8. RETIREMENT BENEFITS
Each of the parties does specifically waive, release, renounce and forever abandon all of
their right, title, interest or claim, whatever it may be, in any pension/retirement/profit sharing plan
of the other party, whether acquired through said party's employment or otherwise, and hereafter
the pension/retirement/profit sharing plan shall be identified above as being either husband's or
wife's and shall become the sole and separate property of the party in whose name or whose
employment said plan is carried.
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9. DIVISION OF BANK ACCOUNTS
Husband and Wife acknowledge that all joint bank accounts have been closed or divided to
their mutual satisfaction prior to the execution of this Agreement.
10. AFTER-ACQUIRED PROPERTY
Each of the parties shall own and enjoy, independently of any claims or rights of the other,
all real property and all items of personal property, tangible or intangible, hereafter acquired, with
full power to dispose of the same as fully and effectively as though he or she were unmarried. Any
property so acquired shall be owned solely by that party and the other party shall have no claim to
that property.
11. SPOUSAL SUPPORT, ALIMONY PENDENTE LITE, AND ALIMONY
Husband and Wife waive and relinquish all rights, if any, to spousal support, alimony
pendente lite, and alimony. Any transfer of monies between the parties pursuant to any term of
this Agreement shall not constitute alimony, but is made as part of the parties' equitable
distribution.
12. TAX MATTERS
The parties have negotiated this Agreement with the understanding and intention to divide
their marital property. The parties have determined that such division conforms to a right and just
standard with regard to the rights of each party. The division of existing marital property is not,
except as may be otherwise expressly provided herein, intended by the parties to constitute in any
way a sale or exchange of assets. It is understood that the property transfers described in this
Agreement 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 by the transferor.
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14. COUNSEL FEES AND EXPENSES
Except as otherwise specified herein, each party shall be responsible for payment of hislher
own counsel fees and expenses.
15. ADVICE OF COUNSEL
The parties acknowledge that each has received or has had the opportunity to receive
independent legal advice from counsel of their selection and that they have been informed fully as
to their legal rights and obligations, including all rights available to them under the Pennsylvania
Divorce Code of 1980 as amended, and other applicable laws.
Each party confirms that he/she understands fully the terms, conditions, and provisions of
this Agreement and believes them to be reasonably acceptable under the existing circumstances.
The parties further confirm that each is entering into this Agreement freely and voluntarily and that
the execution of this Agreement is not the result of any undue influence, collusion, or improper or
illegal agreement.
16. AFFIDAVITS OF CONSENT
Each party agrees to execute an Affidavit of Consent for the obtaining a no-fault divorce
under the provisions of the Divorce Code of 1980, as amended.
17. EFFECT OF DIVORCE DECREE ON AGREEMENT
Either party may enforce this Agreement as provided in section 3105(a) of the Divorce
Code, as amended.
As provided III section 31 05( c), provisions of this Agreement regarding equitable
distribution, alimony, alimony pendente lite, counsel fees or expenses shall not be subject to
modification by the court.
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18. DATE OF EXECUTION
The "date of execution", "date of this agreement" or "execution date" of this Agreement is
the date upon which it is signed by the parties if they sign the Agreement on the same date.
Otherwise, the "date of execution", "date of this agreement" or "execution date" shall be the date on
which the last party signed this Agreement.
19. HEADINGS NOT PART OF AGREEMENT
The descriptive headings preceding the paragraphs are for convenience and shall not affect
the meaning, construction or effect of this Agreement.
20. SEVERABILITY AND INDEPENDENT AND SEPARATE COVENANTS
Each separate obligation shall be deemed to be a separate and independent covenant and
agreement. 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.
21. AGREEMENT BINDING ON HEIRS
This Agreement shall be binding on and shall enure to the benefit of the parties and their
respective heirs, executors, administrators, successors, and assigns.
22. 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, warranties,
covenants or promises other than those expressly set forth in this Agreement.
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23. MODIFICATION OR WAIVER TO BE IN WRITING
No modification or waiver of any term of this Agreement shall be valid unless in writing
and signed by both parties.
24. NO WAIVER OF DEF AUL T
The failure of either party to insist upon strict performance of any term of this Agreement
shall in no way affect the right of such party hereafter to enforce the term.
25. VOLUNTARY EXECUTION
The parties acknowledge that this Agreement is mutually acceptable, and that they have
reached this Agreement freely and voluntarily, without any undue influence, collusion or improper
or illegal agreements.
26. APPLICABLE LAW
This Agreement shall be construed under the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
and more specifically under the Divorce Code of 1980, as amended.
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27. ATTORNEYS' FEES FOR ENFORCEMENT
If either party breaches any provision of this Agreement, the breaching party shall pay all
reasonable legal fees and costs incurred by the other in enforcing this Agreement, providing that the
enforcing party is successful in establishing that a breach has occurred. This provision will not be
enforceable against either party upon their death or inaccessibility while out of the country.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have set their hands and seals the day and year first
written above.
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DAVID M. BIGGS
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MEENAKSHI K. BIGGS I
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COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
COUNTY OF l:>avph ~v\
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On this, the~ day of .1"' J l t
, 2002, before me, the undersigned officer, personally
appeared DAVID M. BIGGS known to me or satisfactorily proven to be the person whose name is
subscribed to in the foregoing Marital Settlement Agreement, and acknowledge that he executed the
same for the purposes therein contained.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I hereunto set my
M
AMY S. MASON, Notary Public
City of Harrisburg, PA Dauphin County
My CommiSSion Expires June 10, 2006
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COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
COUNTY OF ~11 p\1VV\.
On th;" th,~" day of JfJ
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, 2002, before me, the undersigned officer,
personally appeared MEENAKSHI K. BIGGS known to me or satisfactorily proven to be the
person whose name is subscribed to in the foregoing Marital Settlement Agreement, and
acknowledge that she executed the same for the purposes therein contained.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I horeunto;l;d A 7lu"'aL
My Commission Expires:
Notarial Seal
Lisa A. Rice, Notary Public
Harrisburg, Dauphin County
My Commission Expires Oct. 10, 2002
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Exhibit" A"
1. Automotive parts (v...~Y\ desc~ pir'a-n J?e,~ p6Dv/ded ..b I Husban!) <
2. Green tent
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Exhibit "B"
1. Britannica/Wodd Book
2. Wife's jewelry in yellow hamper (upon description being provided by Wife)
3. Seashell (if found)
4. Romance book (1001 Ways of Romance)
5. Suitcase
6. Blue chimes
7. Keys to Mrs. Biggs' parents' home and garage
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DAVID M. BIGGS,
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiff
v.
: NO. 01-4729 Civil Term
MEENAKSHI K. BIGGS,
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Defendant
: ACTION IN DIVORCE
PRAECIPE TO TRANSMIT RECORD
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Kindly 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 Complaint: A Complaint in Divorce was filed on
August 9, 2001, and served on Defendant, Meenakshi K. Biggs, on August 10,2001.
An Affidavit of Service was filed on August 30, 2001.
3. Complete either paragraph (a) or (b):
(a) Date of execution of Plaintiff's and Defendant's Affidavits of Consent
required by Section 3301(c) of the Divorce Code:
Plaintiff: July 2, 2002, filed July 8, 2002
Defendant: July 2, 2002, filed July 8, 2002
Attached hereto as Exhibit "A".
(b)(I) Date of execution of Plaintiff's affidavit required by Section 3301(d) of the
Divorce Code: N/ A
(2) Date of service of the Plaintiff's affidavit upon the defendant: N/ A
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4.
Complete the appropriate paragraphs:
(a) Related claims pending: None
(b) Claims withdrawn: None
(c) Claims settled by agreement of the parties: All.
(d) State whether any written agreement is to be incorporated into the Divorce
Decree. Yes. Attached to Decree in Divorce as Exhibit "A."
5. (a) Date and manner of service of the Notice of Intention to File Praecipe to
transmit record, a copy of which is attached, if the decree is to be entered under
section 3301(d)(I)(i) of the Divorce Code: N/A
(b) Date Plaintiffs Waiver of Notice in ~3301(c) Divorce was filed with the
prothonotary: July 8, 2002.
Date defendant's Waiver of Notice in ~3301(c) Divorce was filed with the
prothonotary: July 8, 2002.
Attached as Exhibit "B".
METZGER, WICKERSHAM, KNAUSS & ERB, P.c.
By ~ ~ ~ rj Vttl a~j(
Mehssa L. VanEck, Esquire
Attorney J.D. No. 85869
3211 N. Front Street
P.O. Box 5300
Harrisburg, P A 1711 0-0300
(717) 238-8187
Attorneysfor Plaintiff
David M Biggs
Dated: July 3, 2002
Document #: 238048./
Exhibit A
DAVID M. BIGGS,
Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYL VANIA
v.
: NO. 01-4729 Civil Term
MEENAKSHI K. BIGGS,
Defendant
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: COMPLAINT IN DIVORCE
AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT
1. A Complaint in divorce under Section 3301 (c) of the Divorce Code was filed
on August 9, 2001 and served upon Defendant on August 25, 2001.
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:
~4/ dc;.,
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David M. Biggs
Document #: 226057./
DAVID M. BIGGS,
Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
: NO. 01-4729 Civil Term
MEENAKSHI K. BIGGS,
Defendant
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: COMPLAINT IN DIVORCE
AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT
1. A Complaint in divorce under Section 3301(c) of the Divorce Code was filed
on August 9, 2001 and served upon Defendant on August 25,2001.
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: 7-1-09.......
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Meenakshi K. Biggs
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Document #: 226057./
Exhibit B
DAVID M. BIGGS,
Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYL VANIA
v.
: NO. 01-4729 Civil Term
MEENAKSHI K. BIGGS,
Defendant
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: COMPLAINT IN DIVORCE
WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REQUEST
ENTRY OF A DIVORCE UNDER ~ 3301(c) OF THE DIVORCE CODE
1. I consent to the entry of a fmal decree of divorce without notice.
2. I understand that I may lose rights concerning alimony, division of property,
lawyer's fees or expenses if! 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 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:
~A~
4J...2~ ~
David M. Biggs
Document #: 226057.1
DAVID M. BIGGS,
Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYL VANIA
v.
: NO. 01-4729 Civil Term
MEENAKSHI K. BIGGS,
Defendant
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: COMPLAINT IN DIVORCE
WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REQUEST
ENTRY OF A DIVORCE UNDER ~ 3301(c) 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! 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 Affidavit are true and correct. I understand that
false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. S 4904 relating to unsworn
falsification to authorities.
Date: 7-d. -OJ.
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~Meenakshi K. Biggs
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Document #: 226057./
DAVID M. BIGGS,
Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
: NO. 01-4729 Civil Term
MEENAKSm K. BIGGS,
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Defendant
: ACTION IN DIVORCE
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
AND NOW, this ~ rc{ day of July, 2002, I, Melissa L. Van Eck. Esquire, of Metzger,
Wickersham, Knauss & Erb, attorneys for Plaintiff, David M. Biggs, hereby certifY that I served a
copy of the Praecipe to Transmit Record this day by depositing the same in the United States
mail, postage prepaid, at Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, addressed to:
Lawrence J. Rosen, Esquire
Krevsky & Rosen, P.c.
1101 N. Front St.
Harrisburg, PA 17102-3324
Attorney for Deftndant
Meenakshi K Biggs
METZGER, WICKERSHAM, KNAUSS & ERB
Date: July~, 2002
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Melissa 1. Van Eck, Esquire
Attomey Id. 85869
321 I North Front Street
PO Box 5300
Harrisburg, P A 17110-0300
(717)238-8187
Attorneys for Plaintiff
David M Biggs
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DAVID M. BIGGS,
Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
: NO. 01-4729 Civil Term
MEENAKSHI K. BIGGS,
Defendant
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: COMPLAINT IN DIVORCE
AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT
1. A Complaint in divorce under Section 330 I (c) of the Divorce Code was filed
on August 9, 2001 and served upon Defendant on August 25, 2001.
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 verity 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:
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David M. Biggs
Document #: 226057./
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DAVID M. BIGGS,
Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYL VANIA
v.
: NO. 01-4729 Civil Term
MEENAKSHI K. BIGGS,
Defendant
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: COMPLAINT IN DIVORCE
WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REQUEST
ENTRY OF A DIVORCE UNDER ~ 3301(c) 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! 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 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 unswom
falsification to authorities.
Date:
7p;6~
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David M. Biggs
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DAVID M. BIGGS,
Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
: NO. 01-4729 Civil Term
MEENAKSHI K. BIGGS,
Defendant
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: COMPLAINT IN DIVORCE
AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT
1. A Complaint in divorce under Section 3301(c) of the Divorce Code was filed
on August 9, 2001 and served upon Defendant on August 25, 2001.
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 unswom
falsification to authorities.
Date: 7-1- OtL..
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Meenakshi K. Biggs
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DAVID M. BIGGS,
Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
: NO. 01-4729 Civil Term
MEENAKSHI K. BIGGS,
Defendant
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: COMPLAINT IN DIVORCE
WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REQUEST
ENTRY OF A DIVORCE UNDER ~ 3301(c) 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! 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 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 unswom
falsification to authorities.
Date: 7-J.. -0:1
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....Meenakshi K. Biggs
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY
STATE OF
PENNA.
DAVID M. BIGGS
No. 01 - 4729 Civil Term
VERSUS
MEENAKSHI K. BIGGS
DECREE IN
DIVORCE
AND NOW, :r~ ' 0
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doO/ , IT IS ORDERED AND
DECREED THAT DAVID M. BIGGS
, PLAINTIFF,
AND
MEENAKSHI K. BIGGS
, DEFENDANT,
ARE DIVORCED FROM THE BONDS OF MATRIMONY.
THE COURT RETAINS JURISDICTION OF THE FOLLOWING CLAIMS WHICH HAVE
BEEN RAISED OF RECORD IN THIS ACTION FOR WHICH A FINAL ORDER HAS NOT
YET BEEN ENTERED;
None. See Marital Settlement Agreement attached as Exhibit "A" to be
incor orated but not
rce decree.
ATTESTt~~
PROTHONOTARY
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PENNSYLVANIA
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Plaintiff
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IN DIVORCE
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NOTICE TO RESUME PRIOR SURNAME
Notice is hereby given that the Plaintiff I defendant in the above matter,
[select one by marking "x"]
prior to the entry of a Final Decree in Divorce,
or / after the entry of a Final Decree in Divorce dated
hereby elects to resume the prior surname of KH A NlIJA
July If)
,2002...
, and gives this
written notice avowing his I her intention pursuant to the provisions of 54 P.S. 704.
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COMMONW?!L TH OF PENNSYLVANIA
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notary public, personally appeared the above affiant known to me to be the person whose
name is subscribed to the within document and acknowledged that he I she executed the
foregoing for the purpose therein contained.
In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand hereunto set my hand and official
seal.
N'O'tary ublic
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PROTHONOTARY, NOTARY PUBUC .
CARUSlJ CUMBERlAND COUN1Y COURT HOUSE I
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