HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-1793JANE MARIE HUTCHESON, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
PLAINTIFF : OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
: PENNSYLVANIA
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vs. : NO.C)q-17~.3 CIVILTERM
;
TIMOTHY JOSEPH HUTCHESON, : CIVIL ACTION - LAW
DEFENDANT : ACTION FOR DIVORCE / CUSTODY
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JANE MARIE HUTCHESON, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
PLAINTIFF : OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
: PENNSYLVANIA
vs. : NO. CY-/~ 17°~3 CIVIL TERM
;
TIMOTHY JOSEPH HUTCHE~SON, : CIVIL ACTION - LAW
DEFENDANT : ACTION FOR DIVORCE / CUSTODY
COMPLAINT FOR NO-FAULT DIVORCE
UNDER SECTION 330HC) OF THE DIVORCE CODE
AND NOW, comes the Plaintiff, JANE MARIE HUTCHESON, by and through her
counsel, Susan Kay Candiello, Esquire, of the Law Firm of Susan Kay Candiello, P.C., and makes
the following consolidated complaint in divorce for divorce and custody.
1. Plaintiffis JANE MARIE HUTCHESON, an adult individual, who resides at
263 Salem Church Road, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, 17050. The
Plaintiff has resided in Cumberland County for over one (1) year.
2. Defendant is TIMOTHY JOSEPH HUTCHESON, an adult individual, who
resides at 6409 Cannon Drive, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, 17050.
3. Plaintiff and Defendant have been bona fide residents in the Commonwealth for at
least six (6) months immediately previous to the filing of this Complaint.
4. The Plaintiff and Defendant were lawfully married on December 2, 1989.
5. There have been no prior actions of divorce or for annulmem between the parties
except this Complaint filed for divorce.
6. The marriage is irretrievably broken.
7. Plaimiffhas been advised of the availability of counseling and of the right to
request that the court require the parties to participate in counseling. Plaintiff has chosen not to
engage in, or to request any counseling.
8. Neither Plaintiff nor Defendant has ever been a member of the United States
Military Services.
9. Plaintiff and Defendant have two (2) children from their marriage, KATHERINE
ELIZABETH HUTCHESON, bom April 29, 1990 and JACOB ALEXANDER
HUTCHESON, bom October 4, 1996
COUNT I - REOUEST FOR NO-FAULT DIVORCE
UNDER SECTION 3301trc} OF TIlE DIVORCE CODE
10. Paragraphs 1 through 9 of this Complaint are incorporated herein by reference
thereto.
11. After ninety (90) days have elapsed from the date of filing of this Complaint,
Plaintiffintends to file an Affidavit consenting to the divorce. Plaintiffbelieves Defendant may
also file such an affidavit.
Wlt'EREFORE, if both parties file affidavits consenting to a divorce after ninety (90)
days have elapsed from the date of filing of this Complaint, Plaintiff, JANE MARIE
HUTCI:IESON, respectfully requests the court to enter a Decree of Divorce pursuant to section
3301 (c) of the Divorce Code.
COUNT H - REOUEST FOR EOUITABLE DISTRIBUTION OF
MARITAL PROPERTY UNDER SECTION 3502(a) OF THE DIVORCE CODE
12. Paragraphs 1 through 11 of this Complaint are incorporated herein by reference
thereto.
13. The Plaintiff requests the Cotnt to equitably divide, distribute or assign the marital
property between the parties without regard to marital misconduct in such proportion as the Court
deems just after consideration of all relevant factors.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff, JANE MARIE HUTCHESON, respectfully requests the
Court to enter an order of equitable distribution of marital property pursuant to Section 3502(a)
of the Divorce Code.
COUNT III - REOUEST FOR CONFIRMATION OF CUSTODY
UNDER SECTIONS 3104fa)~2) and 3323~b) OF THE DIVORCE CODE
14, Paragraphs 1 through 13 of this Complaint are incorporated herein by reference
thereto.
15. The parties are the parents of the following minor children who reside with the
Defendant at this time:
NAME AGE SEX DATE OF BIRTH
KATHERINE ELIZABETH HUTCHESON 14 years Female April 29, 1990
JACOB AI,EXANDER HUTCHESON 8 years Male October 4, 1996
16. During the past five (5) years the children have resided with the parties and at the
addresses herein indicated:
WITH WHOM ADDRESS FROM/TO
Plaintiff and Defendant 263 Salem Church Road 1998 to February 9, 2004
Mechanicsburg PA
Plaintiff 263 Salem Church Road February 9, 2004 to Present
17. Plaintiff has not participated in any other litigation concerning the children in this
or any other state.
18. There are no other proceedings pending involving custody of the children in this
or any other state.
19. Plaintiff knows of no person not a party to these proceedings who has physical
custody of the children or who claims to have custody, partial custody or visitation fights with
respect to the children.
20. The best interests of the children will be served if Plaintiff and Defendant have
Shared Legal Custody and Shared Physical Custody of their children.
WltEREFORE, Plaintiff, JANE MARIE HUTCltESON, requests this Honorable
Court grant Plaimiff, JANE MARIE HUTCHESON, and Defendant, TIMOTHY JOSEPH
HUTCI:iESON, Shared Legal Custody of the minor children, KATltERINE ELIZABETH
HUTCHESON and JACOB AI,EXANDER HUTCglESON with Primary Physical Custody to
the Plaimiff, JANE MARIE ltUTCi~ESON and Partial Physical Custody of the minor children,
KATHERINE ELIZABETH HUTCHESON and JACOB ALEXANI)ER HUTCHESON to
the Defendant, TIMOTItY JOSEPH HUTCItESON.
Respectfully submitted,
LAW FIRM OF SUSAN KAY CANDIELLO, P.C.
Counsel for Plaintiff //
PA I.D. # 64991k~J
5021 East Trindle Road
Suite 100
Mechanicsburg PA 17050
(717) 796-1930
VERIFICATION
The undersigned hereby verifies that the facts averred in the foregoing document are tree
and correct to the best of her knowledge, information, and belief. This verification is made
subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S.A. §4904 relating to unswom falsification to authorities.
JANE MARIE HUTCHESON
JANE MARIE HUTCHESON : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
PLAINTIFF : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. : 04-1793 CIVIL ACTION LAW
TIMOTHY JOSEPH HUTCHESON
: IN CUSTODY
DEFENDANT
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, Tuesday, May 04, 2004 , upon consideration of the attached Complaint,
it is hereby directed that parties and their respective counsel appear belbre Melissa P. Greevy, Esq. , the conciliator,
at 301 Market Street, Lemoyne, PA 17043 on Thursday, June 03, 2004 at 10:30 AM
for a Pre-Hearing Custody Conference. At such conference, an effort will be made to resolve the issues in dispute; or
if this cannot be accomplished, to define and narrow the issues to be heard by the court, and to enter into a temporary
order. All children age five or older may also be present at the conference. Failure to appear at the conference ma'/
provide grounds for entry of a temporary or permanent order.
The court hereby directs the parties to furnish any and all existing Protection from Abuse orders,
Special Relief orders, and Custody orders to the conciliator 48 hours prior to scheduled hearing.
FOR THE COURT,
By: /s/ Melissa P. Greevy. Esq. mhc
Custody Conciliator
The Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County is required by law to comply with the
Americans with Disabilites Act of 1990. For information about accessible facilities and reasonable
accommodations available to disabled individuals having business before the court, please contact our office.
All arrangements must be made at least 72 hours prior to any hearing or business betbre the court. You must
attend the scheduled conference or hearing.
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32 South Bedford Street
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17C, 13
Telephone (717) 249-3166
JANE MARIE HUTCHESON, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
PLAINTIFF : OF CUMBERIJ~ND COUNTY,
· PENNSYLVANIA
vs. : NO. 04-1793 CIVIL TERM
:
TIMOTHY JOSEPH HUTCHESON, : CIVIL ACTION - LAW
DEFENDANT : ACTION FOR DIVORCE / CUSTODY
ACCEPTANCE OF SERVICE
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
I hereby accept service of the Complaint for No-Fault Divorce Under Section 3301(c) of
the Divorce Code, in the above matter.
Respectfully submitted,
Defendant
JANE MARIE HUTCHESON, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiff :
NO. 04-1793 CIVIL TERM
V.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
TIMOTHY JOSEPH HUTCHESON,
: IN CUSTODY
Defendant
ORDER TO RELINQUISH JURISDICTION
AND NOW, this 7th day of June, 2004, the parties havincj reached an agreement which has
been memorialized in a Stipulation to be filed with this Court, llhe Conciliator hereby relinquishes
jurisdiction of the above captioned matter.
Melissa Peel Gre~vy, Esquire
Custody Co~ciliator
Dist: Susan Kay Candiello, Esquire, 5021 E. Trindle Road, Suite 100, Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
Timothy Joseph Hutcheson, 6409 Cannon Ddve, Mechancisbu~g, PA 17050
:230200
JANE MARIE HUTCHESON, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
PLAINTIFF : OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
: PENNSYLVANIA
:
vs. : NO. 04-17931 CIVIL TERM
:
TIMOTHY JOSEPH HUTCHESON, : CIVIL ACTION - LAW
DEFENDANT : ACTION FOR DIVORCE / CUSTODY
STIPULATION FOR AGREED ORDER OF CUSTODY
The Plaintiff (hereinafter sometimes referred to as "Mother") is JANE MARIE
HUTCHESON, who currently resides at 263 Salem Church Road, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland
County, Pennsylvania, 17050.
The Defendant (hereinafter sometimes referred to as "Father") is TIMOTHY JOSEPH
HUTCHESON, who currently resides at 6409 Cannon [)rive, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland
County, Pennsylvania, 17050.
KATHERINE ELIZABETH HUTCHESON (hereinafter sometimes referred to as
"Katherine"), born on April 29, 1990, and JACOB ALEXANDER HUTCHESON (hereinafter
sometimes referred to as "Jacob"), born on October 4, 1996, are the subjects of this Stipulation
for Agreed Order of Custody.
It is Plaintiff and Defendant's belief that it is in the best interests of their minor children
to have a meaningful ongoing relationship with both their natural Mother and natural Father,
provided the children are in a safe environment.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff, JANE MARIE HUTCHESON, and Defendant, TIMOTHY
JOSEPH HUTCHESON, have entered into a mutual agreement regarding thc custody of their
children and respectfully request this Honorable Court to enter the following Order:
1. Plaintiff and Defendant shall share Legal Custody (as defined in 23 Pa.C.S.A. Section
5302) of their minor children, KATHERINE ELIZABETH HUTCHESON and JACOB
ALEXANDER HUTCHESON.
2. All decisions affecting their children's growth and development including, but not
limited to: choice of camp, if any; choice of day care provider; medical and dental treatment;
psychotherapy, psychoanalysis, or like treatment; decisions relating to actual or potential
litigation involving their children, directly or as beneficiary, other than custody litigation;
education, both secular and religious; scholastic athletic pursuits and other extracurricular
activities shall be considered major decisions and shall be made by Father and Mother, jointly,
after discussion and consultation with each other and with a view towards obtaining and
following a harmonious policy in their children's best interest.
3. Mother and Father agree to keep the other informed of the progress of their children's
education and social adjustments. Mother and Father agree not to impair the other's right to
shared legal or physical custody of their children. Mother and Father agree to give support to the
other in the role as parent and to take into account the consensus; of the other for the physical and
emotional well-being of their children.
4. While in the presence of their children, neither M,other nor Father shall make, or
permit any other person to make, any remarks or do anything which could in any way be
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construed as derogatory or uncomplimentary to the other parent. It shall be the express duty of
each parent to uphold the other parent as one whom their children should respect and love.
5. It shall be the obligation of each parent to make their children available to the other
in accordance with the physical custody schedule and to encourage their children to participate in
the plan hereby agreed and ordered.
6. Each parent shall have the duty to notify the other of any event or activity that could
reasonably be expected to be of significant concern to the other parent.
7. With regard to any emergency decisions which must be made, the parent with whom
the children are physically residing at the time shall be permitted to make the decision
necessitated by the emergency without consulting the other parent in advance. However, that
parent shall inform the other of the emergency and consult Mth him or her as soon as possible.
Day-to-day decisions of a routine nature shall be the responsibility of the parent having physical
custody at the time.
8. Mother and Father shall be entitled to complete and full information from any doctor,
dentist, teacher or authority and have copies of any reports given to them as a parent. Such
documents include, but are not limited to, medical reports, academic and school report cards,
birth certificates, etc. Both parents may and are encouraged to attend school conferences and
activities. Both parents' names shall be listed with the school their children attends as parents to
be contacted in the event of an emergency, and to be notified regarding school events. Each
party shall provide the other, promptly after receipt, with copies of report cards and notification
of major school events
9. Neither Mother nor Father shall schedule activities or appointments for their children
which would require their attendance or participation at said activity or appointment during a
time when their children are scheduled to be in the physical custody of the other parent without
that parent's express prior approval.
10. Mother Shall have Primary Physical Custody and Father Shall have Partial Physical
Custody of their minor children, Katherine Elizabeth Hutcheson and Jacob Alexander
Hutcheson, according to the following schedule:
A. Father has a schedule which rotates through three (3) different shifts
every twenty-eight (28) days. Father shall have the children the evenings of the
second and forth days of his 7:30 to 3:30 shift ("day" shift). The seventh day of
Father's day shift Father shall have the children beginning Friday evening through
Sunday evening. When Father is working 11:30 to 7:30 a.m. ("night" shift)
Father shall have the children the evening of his third and fifth days on the night
shift for visitation. Father shall have the children for the two (2) days of his break
before beginning his 3:30 to 11:30 p.m. ("evening" shift). During Father's
evening shift Father may request to have the children one (1) or more mornings
and early afternoon occurring during this shift. Father shall then have the children
for the four (4) days and three (3) nights of Father's break before beginning his 28
day schedule again;
B. Mother agrees to share holidays with Father in an equitable manner, in
accordance with Father's employment schedule. The parties agree to cooperate in
sharing the children for holidays amicably and as equitably as can be done in
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accordance with Father's employment schedule. The holidays to be shared shall
include, but not be limited to the following:
1) New Year's Eve and Day;
2) Easter;
3) Memorial Day;
4) Independence Day;
5) Labor Day;
6) Thanksgiving Day; and
7) Christmas.
D. Father shall have the children on Father's Day and Mother shall
have the children on Mother's Day (depending upon Father's
employment schedule);
E. Mother and Father shall each have the option of requesting one to two
(1-2) non-consecutive weeks of vacation during the, year with their children,
providing a minimum of thirty (30) days' notice of the time requested is given to
the other party;
F. The parties are encouraged to discuss and cooperate with each other
when sharing and making requests for changes in periods of visitation. All
permanent changes in periods of custody from those contained in this custody
agreement shall be made in writing and signed by both parties;
G. Ail holidays, vacations, and specially designated times for visitation
with their children shall supersede the regularly scheduled visitation.
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11. The parent with physical custody of their children agrees to keep the other parent
fully aware and informed of any successes, difficulties, activities, emergencies, etc., in which
their children have become involved.
12. Mother and Father agree to provide each other, with current information regarding
their children. Mother and Father also agree to have each other listed as an emergency contact
with any adult and/or agency their children interact with.
13. Mother and Father agree to be responsible fi>r any ordinary everyday expenses
which occur during their individual custody periods with their children.
14. At any time either parent shall take the children to a different location overnight,
the party with custody of the children shall provide the other party with the location where the
children will be and a telephone number to be able to speak w:ith them.
15. At any times when the parties desire to take the children out of the Commonwealth
of Pennsylvania, they must contact each other prior to taking the children out of Pennsylvania, in
a timely manner and provide the other parent with a telephone number and a location where the
children can be contacted and a time they will return to Pennsylvania.
16. Mother and Father shall be free to mutually agree to alter and/or change the terms
of this agreement. If the alteration and/or agreement is permanent and/or a change which will
occur on numerous occasions, the parties agree the alteration and/or change shall be in writing
and signed by b~
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
SS:
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
On this, the .(~? day of ~ t~rx~.~ , 2004, before me, a Notary Public, the
undersigned officer, personally appeared SUSAN KAY CANDIELLO, known to me (or
satisfactorily proven) to be a member of the bar of the highest court of said State and a
subscribing witness to the within instrument, and certified tl~tat she was personally present when
JANE MARIE HUTCHESON and TIMOTHY JOSEPH[ HUTCHESON whose names are
subscribed to the within Stipulation for Custody, executed the same, and that said persons
acknowledged that they executed the same for the purposes therein contained.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I hereunto set my hand and official Seal.
Notar~ Public
My Com~nission Expires:
t~n~s
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JANE MARIE HUTCHESON, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
PLAINTIFF : OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
: PENNSYLVANIA
:
vs. : NO. 04-1793 CIVIL TERM
TIMOTHY JOSEPH HUTCHESON, : CIVIL ACTION - LAW
DEFENDANT : ACTION FOR CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this 2¢3~ day of -_'J'~) C' ,2004, upon consideration of the
attached Stipulation for Agreed Order of Custody, Plaintiff, &~NE MARIE HUTCHESON, and
Defendant, TIMOTHY JOSEPH HUTCHESON, shall SHARE LEGAL CUSTODY and
Plaintiff, JANE MARIE HUTCHESON, shall have PRIMARY PHYSICAL CUSTODY and
Defendant, TIMOTHY JOSEPH HUTCItESON shall have PARTIAL PHYSICAL
CUSTODY of their minor children, KATHERINE ELIZABETH HUTCHESON and JACOB
ALEXANDER HUTCHESON, in accordance with the language contained in the within
Stipulation.
BY THE COURT,
J.
MARITAL PROPERTY SETrI.F MENT AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT is entered into this ~ day of..~L~..~' 2004, by and
between JANE MARIE HUTCHESON and TIMOTHY JOSEPH HUTCHESON.
RECITALS
Wife's Birthday and Social Security Number: July 18, 1965 184-54-8092
Husband's Birthday and Social Security Number: June 6, 1968 194-62-2491
Date of Marriage: December 2, 1989
Place of Marriage: Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania
Last Marital Residence: 263 Salem Church Road, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, PA
17050
Date of Separation: February 9, 2004
Children: KATHERINE ELIZABETH HUTCHESON, born on April 29, 1990
JACOB ALEXANDER HUTCHESON, born on October 4, 1996
Pending Court Proceedings: None
DivorceCourt of Common Pleas No. 04-1793
of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
WHEREAS, diverse unhappy differences, disputes and difficulties have arisen between
the parties and it is the intention of Wife and Husband to live separate and apart 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:
the ownership and equitable distribution of marital property; the past, present and future support,
and/or maintenance of Wife by Husband; and, in general, 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 of the mutual promisea,
covenants and undertaklnss hor¢inafter 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:
PERSONAL RIGHTS
Wife and Husband may and shall, at all times hereafter, live separate and apart. They
shall be free from any contact, restraint, interference or authority, direct or indirect, by the other
in all respects as fully as if they were unmarried. Each may, for his or her separate use or
benefit, conduct, carry on and engage in any business, occupation, profession or employment
which to him or her may seem advisable. Wife and Husband shall not molest, harass, disturb or
malign each other or the respective families of each other at all times and at ail locations,
including but not limited to each party's place of work, nor compel or attempt to compel the
other to cohabit or dwell by any means whatsoever with him or her.
WAIVER OF RIGHTS AND MUTUAL RELEASES
Except as otherwise expressly provided by this Agreement:
(a) Each party hereby absolutely and unconditionally releases and forever discharges the
other and the estate of the other for all purposes from any and all rights and obligations which
either may have or at any time hereafter have for past, present or future support or maintenance,
alimony pendente lite, alimony, equitable distribution, counsel fees, costs, expenses and any
other right or obligation, economic or otherwise, whether arising out of the marital relationship
or otherwise, including all rights and benefits under the Pennsylvania Divorce Code of 1980, its
supplements and amendments, as well as under any other law of any other jurisdiction, except
and only except all rights, agreements and obligations of whatsoever nature arising or which may
arise under this Agreement or for the breach of any provision thereof. Neither party shall have
any obligation to the other not expressly set forth herein.
(b) Each party hereby absolutely and unconditionally releases and forever discharges the
other and his or her 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 of the
parties or otherwise, whether now existing or hereafter arising. The above release shall be
effective regardless of whether such claims arise out of any former or future acts. contracts,
engagements or liabilities of the other or by way of dower, curtesy, widow's rights, family
exemption or similar allowance, or under the intestate daws, or the right to take against the
spouse's will, or the right to treat a lifetime conveyance by the other as testamentary, or all other
rights of a surviving spouse to participate in a deceased spouse's estate, whether arising under the
laws of Pennsylvania, any state, commonwealth or territory of the United States, or any other
country. It is expressly understood, however, that neither the provisions of this release nor the
subsequent entry of a divorce decree are intended to defeat the right of either party to receive any
insurance proceeds at the death of the other of which she or he is the named beneficiary (whether
the beneficiary designation was made prior or subsequent to execution hereof), nor to defeat thc
right of either party to receive any legacy, bequest or residuary portion of the other's estate under
his or her will, or to act as personal representative or executor if so named by the will of the
other, whether such will was executed prior or subsequent to this Agreement.
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(c) 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 and such rights as
are expressly reserved herein, each party gives to the other by the execution of this Agreement an
absolute and unconditional release and discharge from al/ causes of action, claims, rights or
demands whatsoever, in law or in equity, which either party ever had or now has against the
other.
FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE
The parties have disclosed to each other and they are each aware of the extent of each
other's income, assets, liabilities, holdings and estate.
AGREEMENT TO BE INCORPORATED
BUT NOT MERGED INTO DIVORCE DECREE
In the event that either of the parties shall recover a final judgment or decree of absolute
divorce against the other in a court of competent jurisdiction, the provisions of this Agreement
may be incorporated by reference or in substance but shall not be deemed merged into such
judgment or decree. This agreement shall survive any such final judgment or decree of absolute
divorce, shall be entirely independent thereof, and the parties intend that all obligations
contained herein shall retain their contractual nature in any enforcement proceedings, whether
enforcement is sought in an action on the contract itself or in any enforcement action filed to the
divorce caption.
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 in Section 3105(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.
Concurrently with the execution of this Agreement, the parties shall sign Affidavits of
Consent and Waivers of Notice of Intention to Request Entry of Final Divorce Decree. Wife
shall be responsible for filing these documents and finalizing the divorce.
DATE OF EXECUTION
The "date of execution" or "execution date" of this Agreement shall be defined as the date
upon which it is executed by the parties if they have each executed the Agreement on the same
date. Otherwise, the "date of execution" or "execution date" of this Agreement shall be defined
as the date of execution by the party last executing this Agreement.
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ADVICE OF COUNSEL
The provisions of this Agreement and their legal effect have been fully explained
to the parties by their respective counsel, Susan Kay Candiello, Esquire, for Wife. Husband has
been apprised of his need for counsel and has waived his right to counsel. (Please see Waiver of
Right to Counsel attached hereto and made a part hereof at £xhibit "A".) The parties
acknowledge that each has been advised of their right to obtain independent legal advice from
counsel of their selection and that they have been fully informed 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 or she fully understands the
terms, conditions and provisions of this Agreement and believes them to be fair, just, adequate
and reasonable under the existing circumstances.
VOLUNTARY EXECUTION
Each party understands the terms and conditions of this Agreement and acknowledges
that the Agreement is fair and equitable. The parties have reached this Agreement freely and
voluntarily, without any duress, undue influence, collusion or improper or illegal agreements.
WAIVER OR MODIFICATION TO BE IN WRITING
No modification or waiver of any of the terms hereof shall be valid unless in writing and
signed by both parties and no waiver or any breach hereof or default hereunder shall be deemed a
waiver of any subsequent default of the same or similar nature. Notwithstanding this provision,
under applicable Pennsylvania law, the parties understand that any provision of this Agreement
relating to child support or to custody shall be subject to modification by the Court upon a
showing of changed circumstances.
LAW OF PENNSYLVANIA APPLICABLE
This Agreement shall be construed in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania.
AGREEMENT BINDING ON HEIRS
Except as may otherwise be provided, this Agreement shall be binding and shall inure to
the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective heirs, executors, administrators, successors
and assigns.
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.
ADDITIONAL INSTRUMENTS
Wife and Husband covenant and agree that they will forthwith within a reasonable time,
but not longer than thirty (30) days after demand is made by the other party, execute any and all
written instruments, assignments, releases, satisfactions, deeds, notes or such other writings as
may be necessary or desirable for the proper effectuation of this Agreement.
NO WAIVER OF DEFAULT
This Agreement shall remain in full force and effect unless and until terminated under
and pursuant to the terms of this Agreement. The failure of either party to insist upon strict
performance of any of the provisions of this Agreement shall in no way affect the right of such
party hereafter to enforce the same, nor shall the waiver of any breach of any provision hereof be
construed as a waiver of any subsequent default of the same or similar nature, nor shall the
waiver of any breach of any provision hereof be construed as a waiver of strict performance of
any other obligations herein.
SEVERABILITY AND INDEPENDENT AND SEPARATE COVENANTS
The parties agree that each separate obligation contained in this Agreement 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. Likewise, the failure of any party to meet her or his obligations under any
one or more of the paragraphs herein, with the exception of the satisfaction of any conditions
precedent, shall in no way avoid or alter the remaining obligations of the panics.
MANNER OF GIVING NOTICE
Any notice required by this Agreement to be sent to Wife shall be sent by certified mail,
return receipt requested, to Susan Kay Candiello, F_.squire, at the Law Firm of Susan Kay
Candiello, P.C., 5021 East Trindle Road, Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania 17050, or such other
address as Wife from time to time may designate in writing.
Any notice required by this Agreement to be sent to Husband shall be sent by certified
mail, return receipt requested, to Timothy Joseph Hutcheson, at 6409 Cannon Drive,
Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, 17050, or such other address as Husband from time to time may
designate in writing.
HEADINGS NOT PART OF AGREEMENT
Any headings preceding the text of the several paragraphs and subparagraphs hereof are
inserted solely for convenience of reference and shall not constitute a part of this Agreement nor
shall they affect its meaning, construction or effect.
BANKRUPTCY OR REORGANIZATION PROCEEDINGS
In the event that either party becomes a debtor in any bankruptcy or financial
reorganization proceedings of any kind while any obligations remain to be performed by that
party for the benefit of the other party pursuant to the provisions of this Agreement, the debtor
spouse hereby waives, releases and relinquishes any right to claim any exemption (whether
granted under state or federal law) to any property remaining in the debtor as a defense to any
claim made pursuant hereto by thc creditor-spouse, and the debtor-spouse hereby assigns,
transfers and conveys to the creditor-spouse an interest in all of the debtor's exempt property
sufficient to meet all obligations to the creditor-spouse as set forth herein, including all attorneys'
fees and costs incurred in the enforcement of this Paragraph or any other provision of this
Agreement. No obligation created by this Agreement shall be discharged or dischargeable,
regardless of federal or state law to the contrary, and each party waives any and all right to assert
that any obligation hereunder is discharged or dischargeable.
EFFECT OF RECONCILIATION OR RECONCILIATION A~'fEMPT
This Agreement shall remain in full force and effect even if the parties reconcile, cohabit
as husband and wife, or attempt 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.
EXISTING AND FUTURE PERSONAL OBLIGATIONS
Further, Wife and Husband each covenant, warrant, represent and agree that neither has
heretofore contracted for any debt, liability or obligation for which the other or the estate of the
other may be responsible or liable except as specifically disclosed and provided for by the terms
of this Agreement. The parties further covenant, warrant, represent and agree that each will now
and at all times hereafter save harmless and indemnify the other and the estate of the other from
all debts, charges and liabilities incurred after the execution date hereof, except as may be
otherwise specifically provided herein, as well as from all debts, liabilities or obligations of
every kind which have been incurred heretofore by either party, including those for necessities,
except for obligations arising out of this Agreement.
ENFORCEMENT
The parties intend that this Agreement shall be subject to enforcement under the
Pennsylvania Divorce Code of 1980, as amended, and that, notwithstanding any language herein
that may be construed to the contrary, this Agreement is not subject to modification except under
such terms as the parties have specifically provided for in this Agreement.
ENFORCEMENT OF SUPPORT AND ALIMONY PROVISIONS
The parties hereby agree that all of the support and alimony provisions contained in this
Agreement (including both direct and indirect contributions to support and alimony, such as
health care payments and the maintenance of health and/or life insurance) may be enforceable by
an action in support in accordance with Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure 1910.1 et seq.
REMEDIES AND SANCTIONS
In addition to such other remedies and sanctions available under applicable law, the
parties may utilize any remedy or sanction set forth in the Pennsylvania Divorce Code, as
amended, to enforce any term of this Agreement as though it had been an order of the Court.
A'ITORNEY'S FEES FOR ENFORCEMENT
In the event that either party breaches any provision of this Agreement and the other
party retains counsel to assist in enforcing the terms thereof, the parties hereby agree that the
breaching party will pay all attorney's fees incurred by the other party in enforcing the
Agreement, provided that the enforcing party is successful in establishing that a breach has
occurred.
,EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTION
1. PERSONAL PROPERTY
Husband and Wife do hereby acknowledge that they have previously divided their
tangible personal property including, but without limitation, jewelry, clothes, furniture,
furnishings, rugs, carpets, household equipment and appliances, pictures, books, works of art and
other personal property; and hereafter Wife agrees that ail of the property in the possession of
Husband shall be the sole and separate property of Husband; and Husband agrees that all of the
property in the possession of Wife shall be the sole and separate property of Wife. The parties
do hereby specifically waive, release, renounce and forever abandon any claims, which either
may have with respect to the above items, which shall hereafter be the sole and exclusive
property of the other.
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2. MOTOR VEHICLES
With respect to the motor vehicles owned by one or both of the parties, they agree as
follows:
A. The 2001 Grand Caravan, jointly leased in Husband and Wife's names, shall hereafter
be the sole and exclusive property of Wife. Husband's name cannot be removed from this lease
agreement. Husband shall waive all right, title and interest he may have in this vehicle. Wife
agrees to be solely responsible for all lease payments, insurance, loans, and all other expenses
associated with this vehicle until such time as the lease expires. Wife may then determine what
she wants to do with the leased vehicle.
B. The 2003 Ford Taurus, titled in Husband's name alone shall hereafter be the sole and
exclusive property of Husband. There is a loan on this vehicle, which is in Husband's name
alone. Husband shall be fully responsible for the payment of this loan and all insurance and
expenses associated with this vehicle. Wife shall waive all right, title and interest she may have
in this vehicle. ·
C. The pat~ies agree to execute any documents necessary to effectuate the provisions of
this Paragraph on the execution date hereof, including Vehicle Sales and Use Tax Returns as
necessary to make any conveyances on a tax-free basis if possible. The said documents shall be
delivered to the party entitled to receive same pursuant hereto on execution date.
D. In the event that any documents of title to the said vehicles shall be in the hands of a
bank or other holder of a lien or encumbrance upon either of the said vehicles, and it is intended
that such vehicle he conveyed subject to the said lien or encumbrance, the parties agree that they
will advise the bank and/or lienhoider as to the transfer of title and they further agree to execute
whatever documents may be required to transfer title where the parties' documents of title are in
the hands of such bank and/or/ienholder.
3. BANK ACCOUNTS
The parties presently have a joint checking and savings account with Members First. The
parties have agreed to use the monies in these accounts to pay marital debt and expenses. Wife
shall keep these accounts and Husband shall cooperate fully in removing his name from these
accounts within thirty (30) days of the execution date of this Agreement. Husband shall at that
time specifically waive, release, renounce and forever abandon any claims which he may have
with respect to these accounts. The funds from these accounts shall hereafter be the sole and
exclusive property of Wife.
The parties agree that they will execute any documents necessary to effectuate the
provisions of this Paragraph on execution date.
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4. LIFE INSURANCE
Any life insurance Husband and Wife may presently have is term life insurance. The
parties agree to name their children as equal beneficiaries of their life insurance with the other
parent as the trustee for the proceeds from their life insurance policy for their children. Husband
and Wife agree to specifically release and waive any and all interest, claim or right in each
other's life insurance policy.
5. RETIREMENT INTEREST
Wife Wife has an IRA with ING through her present employer, Cumberland Perry
ARC. Husband hereby agrees to specifically release and waive any and all interest, claim or
right he may have in Wife's IRA. Wife does not have any retirement interests.
Hnsband Husband does not have any retirement benefits.
6. MARITAL RESIDENCE / DIVISION OF EQUITY
Marital Residence/Value Wife has requested to keep the marital residence
and Husband has agreed. Wife shall hereafter be responsible for all taxes, insurance, loans, liens,
and mortgages on the marital residence.
Wife and Husband have agreed Wife shall refinance the marital residence, no later than
thirty (30) days following the execution of this Agreement. The parties have agreed Wife shall
take out al/the equity she is able which is presently in the marital residence. These monies from
the equity in the marital residence shall be utilized to pay off the majority of all marital debt.
Husband agrees to sign a deed and all necessary documents at the time of the refinancing
of the marital residence, transferring al/ Husband's right, title and interest in the marital
residence to Wife.
8. JOINT DEBTS AND LIABILITIES
The joint debts incurred during the marriage and unsatisfied at the time of the execution
of this Agreement are as follows:
I) Mortgage on the Marital Residence Wife shall refinance the mortgage on the
marital residence removing Husband's name from the mortgage. Wife shall be
responsible for all mortgages, loans, liens, taxes, and insurance on the marital
residence. '
2) Capital One (?) This is a joint credit account. The parties have agreed this account
shall be paid in full from the equity from the marital residence refinancing. This
account shall then be closed.
3) Visa (Wife) This is a joint credit account with Wife as the primary. The parties
have agreed this account shall be paid in full from the equity from the marital
residence refinancing. This account shall then be closed.
4) Visa (Husband) This is a joint credit account with Husband as the primary. The
parties have agreed this account shall be paid in full from the equity from the marital
residence refinancing. This account shall then be closed.
5) Persona/Line of Credit This is a joint line of credit account. The parties have
agreed this account shall be paid in full from the equity from the marital residence
refinancing. This line of credit account shall then be closed.
6) Lease on 2001 Grand Caravan This is a lease in joint names. Husband's name
cannot be removed from this lease. Wife has agreed to be fully responsible for this
lease and all expenses associated with this vehicle.
7) Loan for 2003 Ford Taurus This is a loan in Husband's name only. Husband has
agreed to be fully responsible for this loan and all expenses associated with this
vehicle.
Each party warrants to the other that he/she does not have any credit cards in joint names.
Any obligations incurred by either pat~y in his or her individual name, whether incurred before
or after the parties' separation, and including credit cards, are the sole responsibility of the party
in whose name the debt or obligation was incurred.
9. SEPARATE ASSETS
A. Release: The parties hereby agree that as to each of their separate assets, as that term
is defined herein, the party not having title to or possession of any particular separate asset
hereby waives, releases, relinquishes and forever abandons any and all claim therein, and
acknowledges that hereafter the party having title to or possession of a separate asset is the sole
and exclusive owner thereof. '
B. Limitation to Assets Disclosed: The above release is subject to the proviso that it shall
be effective only as to those assets disclosed to the other party, although such assets need not be
specifically named or disposed of in this Agreement. Neither party intends by the execution
hereof to release any claim, which he or she may have in assets, which have not been disclosed.
C. Definition: The term "separate asset" is defined for purposes of this Agreement as
designating any asset of any kind (whether real, personal or mixed, tangible or intangible) which
is presently titled either in the sole name of a party hereto or jointly with one of the parties hereto
and a third party or parties. The term also includes any untitled asset which is presently in the
sole possession of one of the parties hereto. The term shall further include any business interests
owned by either party, whether individually or together with a third party or parties.
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D. Indemnification as to Expenses: Each of the parties hereby guarantees to indemnify
and hold the other harmless from any liability, cost or expense, including attorneys' fees and
interest, which either may be in the future or has been previously incurred with respect to the
parties' separate assets as defined herein.
10. AFYER-ACQUIRED PROPERTY
Each of the parties shall hereafter own and enjoy, independently of any claim or right of
the other, all items of property, be they real, persona] or mixed, tangible or intangible, which are
acquired by him or her after execution of this Agreement, 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.
11. SUPPORT AND ALIMONY
Husband agrees to pay to Wife monthly support payments in the amount of Four Hundred
Thirty Dollars and No Cents ($430.00) for thirty-six (36) months. These monies shall not be
considered as alimony and shall not be taxable as income to Wife. Husband shall make these
payments on the fifteenth (15~h~ and no later than the thirtieth (30~h) day of each month.
Husband's first payment shall begin on August 15.h, 2004 with Husband's last payment to be
made on July 15~", 2007.
These alimony payments to Wife shall terminate upon Wife's cohabitation as man and
wife with another man, as defined by PA statutes and laws, and Wife's marriage. These alimony
payments to Wife shall terminate upon the death of either Husband or Wife.
The amount of alimony paid to Wife may be subject to revision, in accordance with the
Pennsylvania Domestic Relations laws for spousal support in effect at the time, if both or either
of the parties experience a material change in their individual incomes.
13. INCOME TAX RETURNS
Husband and Wife have filed joint income tax returns while married. If the parties are
entitled to a refund and/or incur any liability as a result of joint income tax returns filed during
the parties' marriage, the refund and/or the liability shall be equally divided between them. The
cost of preparing and handling any prior income tax return from the parties' married years shall
be shared equally between them. Husband and Wife agree to promptly make available to each
other all records and information necessary or helpful for the preparation of any tax returns, any
claim for refunds, and defense of any tax audit.
14. COUNSEL FEES AND EXPENSES
The parties agree each to share equally the counsel fees and expenses incurred with Susan
Kay Candiello, Esquire in obtaining this divorce.
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Each of the parties has carefully read and fully considered this Agreement and all of
the statements, terms, conditions and provisions thereof prior to signing below.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, intending to be legally bound hereby, the parties hereto
have set their hands and seals the day and year first written above.
ANE MAR E U?C HES ON
~ / - A WIFE
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA :
: SS:
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND :
On this, the ~'4~ day of ,~J ~rx~. , 2004, before me, a Notary Public, the
undersigned officer, personally appeared SUSAN KAY CANDIELLO, known to me (or
satisfactorily proven) to be a member of the bar of the highest court of said State and a
subscribing witness to the within instrument, and certified that she was personally present when
JANE MARIE HUTCHESON and TIMOTHY JOSEPH HUTCHESON, whose names are
subscribed to the within Marital Property Settlement Agreement, executed the same, and that
said persons acknowledged that they executed the same for the purposes therein contained.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I hereunto set my hand and official Seal.
My Commission Expires:
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JANE MARIE HUTCHESON, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
PLAINTIFF : OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
: PENNSYLVANIA
:
vs. : NO. 04-1793 CIVIL TERM
_.
TIMOTHY JOSEPH HUTCHESON, : CIVIL ACTION - LAW
DEFENDANT : ACTION FOR DIVORCE
WAIVER OF RIGHT TO COUNSEL FOE
.MARITAL PROPERTY SE'I'I'LEMENT AGREEMENT
I, TIMOTHY JOSEPH HUTCHESON, do hereby acknowledge that I am the Husband in this
divorce action.
I have agreed to and executed the attached Marital Property Settlement Agreement voluntarily. 1
am not under any duress, nor were there any threats or promises made to me to coerce my execution of
this Agreement.
I fully understand my property rights as Husband in this divorce action are determined by this
Marital Property Settlement Agreement. I agree to fulfill my responsibilities and obligations under this
Marital Property Settlement Agreement.
! have been advised of and do hereby waive my rights to an attor to represent me on the
of the Marital Property Settlement Agreement. ,' my rlgms~.~at.~y to. n, .~ issue
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA : /
: SS:
COUNTy OF CUMBERLAND :
On this, the ~ day of ,'~[J/~, ,2004, before me, a Notary Public, the undersigned
officer, personally appeared SUSAN KAY CANDIELLO, known to me (or satisfactorily proven) to be a
member of the bar of the highest court of said State and a subscribing witness to the within instrument,
and certified that she was personally present when TIMOTHY JOSEPH HUTCHESON whose names
are subscribed to the within Waiver of Right to Counsel, executed the same, and that said persons
acknowledged that they executed the same for the purposes therein contained.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I hereunto set my hand and official Seal. .
Notary Pu~li~
My Commission Expires:
EXHIBIT "A" {.___~ c~n,~,~ ~,~. ~:~'..'.'~ /
JANE MARIE HUTCHESON, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
PLAINTIFF : OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
: PENNSYLVANIA
:
vs. : NO. 04-1793 CIVIL TERM
;
TIMOTHY JOSEPH HUTCHESON, : CIVIL ACTION - LAW
DEFENDANT : ACTION FOR DIVORCE
AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT
1. A Complaint in Divorce under Section 3301(c) of the Divorce Code was filed on
May 4, 2004.
2. The marriage between the Plaintiffand Defendant is irretrievably broken and ninety
(90) days have elapsed from the date offiling the Complaint.
3. I consent to the entry of a final Decree in Divorce, at~er the se~dce of notice of
intention to request entry of the decree.
4. I understand that ifa claim for alimony, alimony pendente lite, equitable distribution
of marital property, counsel fees or expenses has not been filed with the Court before the entry of
a final Decree in Divorce, the right to claim any of them will he lost.
5. I have been advised of the availability of marriage counseling, and understand that I
may request that the Court require that my spouse and I participate in counseling. I fi~rther
understand that the Court maintains a list of marriage counselors in the Prothonotary's Office,
which list is available to me upon request. Being so advised, I do not request that the Court
require that my spouse and I participate in counseling prior to a divorce decree being handed
down by the Court.
I verify that the Statements in this Affidavit are true and correct. I understand that false
statements heroin are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. Section 4904, relating to
unswom falsification to authorities.
DATE - I - I JANE MARIE HU~C?ttE~ON'
JANE MARIE HUTCHESON, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
PLAINTIFF : OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
: PENNSYLVANIA
:
vs. : NO. 04-1793 CIVIL TERM
:
TIMOTHY JOSEPH HUTCHESON, : CIVIL ACTION - LAW
DEFENDANT : ACTION FOR DIVORCE
WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REOUEST ENTRY (~F.
DIVORCE DF_X~U~E UNDER SEL'HON 330Hcl OF DIVORCE
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 ofpropmy, lawyer's
fees or expenses ifI 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 alter it is filed with the
I verify that the statements made in tMs affidavit are true and correct. I understand that
false staternents bemin are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. Section 4904 relating to
unsworn falsification to authorities.
DATE $~'E MARIE HUTCHE~bN~ .....
JANE MARIE HUTCR'E~SON, : IN ~ COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
PLAINTIFF : OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
: PENNSYLVANIA
:
vs. : NO. 04-1793 CIVIL TERM
:
TIMOTHY JOSEPH HUTCI~SON, : ~ ACTION - LAW
DEFENDANT : ACTION FOR DIVORCE
.AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT
1. A Complaint in Divorce under Section 3301(c) of the Divorce Code was filed on
May 4, 2004.
2. The marri~e between the Plaimiffand Defendant is irretrievably broken and ninety
(90) days have elapsed from the date of filinS the Complaint.
3. I consent to the entry of a final Decree in Divorce, after the service ofnotice of
intention to request entry of the decree.
4. I understand that ifa claim for alimony, alimony pendente lite, equitable distribution
of marital property, counsel fees or expenses has not been filed with the Court before the entry of
a final Decree in Divorce, the right to claim any of them will be lost.
5. I have been advised ofthe availability of marrinse counseling, and onderstand that I
may request that the Court require that my spouse and I participate in counseling. I further
understand that the Court maintains a list of marriage counselors in the Prothonotary's Office,
which list is available to me upon request. Being so advised, I do not request that the Court
require that my spouse and I participate in counseling prior to a divorce decree being handed
down by the Court.
I verify that the Statements in this Affidavit are tree 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.
ttttrcI SON
JANE MAR~ HUTCHESON, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
PLAINTIFF : OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
: PENNSYLVANIA
:
vs. : NO. 04-1793 CIVIL TERM
:
TIMOTHY JOSEPH HUTCI~rSON, : CIVIL ACTION - LAW
DEFENDANT : ACTION FOR DIVORCE
WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REOUEST ENTRY OF A
DIVORCE DEC~I~ UNDER SECTION 3301(c~ OF DIVORCE CODF,
1. I consent to tho entry ora final decree ofdivoree without notice.
2. I understand that I may lose rights concerning alimony, division of property, lawyer's
fees or expenses ifI 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
prothonot~uy.
I verify that the statements made in this affidavit are wae and correct. I understand that
false s~atemems herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. Section 4904 relating to
unsworn falsification to authorities.
D-~'TI~ [ T~ HL~CHESON
JANE MARI~ HUTCI~F~SON, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
PLAINTIFF : OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
: PENNSYLVANIA
:
vs. : NO. 04-1793 CIVIL TERM
:
TIMOTHY JOSEPH HUTCm~SON, : CIVIL ACTION - LAW
DEFENDANT : ACTION FOR DIVORCE
.PRAECIPE TO TRANSMIT RECORD
To the Prothonotary:
Please transmit the record, together with the following information, to the Court for
of a divorce decree:
1. Ground for divorce: Irretrievable breakdown under Section 3301(¢) of the Divorce
Code.
2. Date and manner of service of Complaint: The Defendant, Timothy Joseph
Hutcheson, signed the Acceptance of Service on May 14a, 2004. Said Acceptance of
Service was filed with the Cumberland Coun~ Prothonotary on May 18a' 2004.
3. Date ofexecution of the Affidavit of Consent required by Section 3301(¢) of the
Divorce Code by:
Plaintiff.' August 16'~' 2004
Defendant: August 16e, 2004
(a) Related claims pendlnS: None
(b) Claims withdrawn: None
(¢) Claims settled by agreement of the pa~ies: All claims
(d) Please see the Marital Properly Settlement Agreement which is being filed
simultaneously with this Praecipe to Transmit Record and is to be incorporated but
not merged into the Divorce Decree.
4. I certify that the Waiver ofNotice oflntention to Request Entry ora Divorce Decree
Under Section 3301(¢) .ofDivorce Code, as required by Rule 1920.42(e)(1), was
executed on August 16a, 2004 by the Piaintiffand on August 16e' 2004 by the
Defendant, and that these documents are being filed simultaneously with this Praecipe
to Transmit Record. I furthe~ cea-tify that all other documents required by Rule
1920.42 are enclosed herewith.
Respectfully submitted,
LAW FIRM OF SUSAN KAY CANDll~.LLO, P.C.
Co~mselfor !a.~'.'_~F. squir~
5021 East Tr dFe Road
Suite 100
Meohanicsburg pA 17050
(717) 79a-19ao
INTHE COURT Of COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY
STATE OF ~,, PENNA.
Jane ~arie Hutcheso~
P£aintiff NO. 04-1793 Civil 7er~
VERSUS
7i~oth~ Joseph Hutcheson
Defendant
DECREE IN
DIVORCE
^ND .ow, ~-r~.'~-/~-~ ~ , z~°~l, 'T 'S ORDERED AND
DECREED THAT Jan. e ~a~.ip_ ~u. tch~so~
, PLAINTIFF,
AND 7il~o~_h~/ Josaph Elztchesoll.
, 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;