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Jennifer L. Spears, Esquire
MARTSON DEARDORFF WILLIAMS OTTO GILROY & FALLER
MARTSON LAW OFFICES
I.D. 87445
10 East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-3341
Attorneys for Plaintiff
TRAVIS STRAYER, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. NO. 09- y-y 7 C N % `f G?i?
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
MARIA STRAYER,
Defendant : IN 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.
A judgment may also be entered against you for any other claim or relief requested in these papers
by the Plaintiff. You may lose money or property or other rights important to you, including custody
or visitation of your children.
When the ground for the divorce is indignities or irretrievable breakdown of the marriage,
you may request marriage counseling. Upon your request, the Court may, require you and your
spouse to attend up to three sessions. A request for counseling must be made in writing and filed
with the Prothonotary within twenty (20) days of receipt of this Notice.
IF YOU DO NOT FILE A CLAIM FOR ALIMONY, DIVISION OF PROPERTY,
LAWYER'S FEES OR EXPENSES BEFORE A DIVORCE OR ANNULMENT IS
GRANTED, YOU MAY LOSE THE RIGHT TO CLAIM ANY OF THEM.
YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU DO
NOT HAVE A LAWYER OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE
OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP.
THIS OFFICE CAN PROVIDE YOU WITH INFORMATION ABOUT HIRING A
LAWYER.
IF YOU CANNOT AFFORD TO HIRE A LAWYER, THIS OFFICE MAY BE ABLE
TO PROVIDE YOU WITH INFORMATION ABOUT AGENCIES THAT MAY OFFER
LEGAL SERVICES TO ELIGIBLE PERSONS AT A REDUCED FEE OR NO FEE.
Cumberland County Bar Association
32 South Bedford Street
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
Telephone (717) 249-3166
TRAVIS STRAYER, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. NO. 09- y .z Y 7 04,?t 7'e.-
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
MARIA STRAYER, ;
Defendant IN DIVORCE
COMPLAINT IN DIVORCE UNDER SECTION 3301 C AND
3301 0 OF THE DIVORCE CODE
1. Plaintiff is Travis Strayer, who currently resides at 11 Grant Court, Carlisle,
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
2. Defendant is Maria Strayer, who currently resides at 125 :Darr Avenue, Carlisle,
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
3. Plaintiff has been a bona fide resident of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for a
period of more than six (6) months immediately preceding the filing of this Complaint.
4. The parties were married on June 5, 1993, in Carlisle, 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 Service Member's Civil Relief Act
6. There has been no prior action for divorce or annulment instituted by either of the
parties in this or any other jurisdiction.
7. Plaintiff has been advised that counseling is available and that Plaintiff may have the
right to request that the Court require the parties to participate in counseling.
COUNT I
REQUEST FORA NO-FAULT DIVORCE UNDER SECTION 3301(Cl OR (Dl
OF THE DIVORCE CODE
8. The prior paragraphs of this Complaint are incorporated herein by reference thereto.
9. The marriage of the parties is irretrievably broken.
10. When at the appropriate time, Plaintiffwill file an affidavit stating that two years have
expired from the date of separation.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff respectfully requests the Court to enter a decree of divorce pursuant
to Section 3301 of the Divorce Code.
MARTSON LAW OFFICES
By
Jenn' r L. Spears, Esquire;
10 East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-3341
Date: June , 2009 Attorneys for Plaintiff
VERIFICATION
The foregoing Divorce Complaint is based upon information which has been gathered by my
counsel in the preparation of the lawsuit. The language of the document is that of counsel and not
my own. I have read the Divorce Complaint and to the extent that the document is based upon
information which I have given to my counsel, it is true and correct to the best of my knowledge,
information and belief. To the extent that the content of the document is that of counsel, I have
relied upon counsel in making this verification.
This statement and verification are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. Section 4904
relating to unsworn falsification to authorities, which provides that if I make knowingly false
averments, I may be subject to criminal penalties.
Travis Stray
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I.D. 87445
MARTSON DEARDORFF WILLIAMS & OTTO
Ten East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-3341
TRAVIS STRAYER, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. NO. 09- N- V 7 c ,ti ; ?'? clnl
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
MARIA STRAYER,
Defendant : IN DIVORCE
MARITAL SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT
THIS MARITAL SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT, made this 15' day
of J 1, ? e , 2009, by and between TRAVIS STRAYER, of Carlisle, Cumberland
County, Pennsylvania (hereinafter referred to as "Husband") and MARIA STRAYER, of Carlisle
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania (hereinafter referred to as "Wife"):
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, the parties were married on June 5, 1993, in Pennsylvania;
WHEREAS, no children have been born of the marriage of the parties;
WHEREAS, diverse, unhappy differences, disputes and difficulties have arisen between the
parties and it is the intention of Wife and Husband to live separate and apart, and the parties hereto
are desirous of settling fully and finally their respective financial and property rights and obligations
as between each other, including, without limitation by specification: the settling of all matters
between them in relation to the ownership and equitable distribution of real and personal property;
settling of all matters between them relating to the past, present and future support, alimony and/or
maintenance of Wife by Husband or of Husband by Wife; and in general, the settling of any and all
claims and possible claims by either party against the estate of the other party.
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NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and of the mutual promises,
covenants and undertakings hereinafter set forth and for other good and valuable consideration,
receipt of which is hereby acknowledged by each of the parties hereto, Husband and Wife, each
intending to be legally bound hereby covenant and agree as follows:
1. INTERFERENCE: Each party shall be free from interference, authority, and contact
by the other, as fully as though he or she were single and unmarried, except as may be necessary to
carry out the provisions of this Agreement. Neither party shall molest the other or attempt to
endeavor to molest the other, nor compel the other to cohabit with the other, or in any way harass
or malign the other, nor in any way interfere with the peaceful existence, separate and apart from the
other.
2. AGREEMENT NOT A BAR TO DIVORCE PROCEEDINGS: This Agreement
shall not affect or bar the right of Husband or Wife to a divorce on lawful grounds or to any defense
as may be available to either party. This Agreement is not intended to condone and shall not be
deemed to be a condonation on the part of either party hereto of any act or acts on the part of the
other party which have occasioned the disputes or unhappy differences.
3. SUBSEQUENT DIVORCE: The parties hereby acknowledge that Husband filed
a Complaint in Divorce in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania on June 1 2009, claiming
that the marriage is irretrievably broken under Section 3301(c) of the Pennsylvania Divorce Code.
The parties hereby express their agreement that the marriage is irretrievably broken and express their
intent to execute any and all Affidavits or other documents necessary for the parties to obtain an
absolute divorce pursuant to Section 3301(c) of the Divorce Code. The parties hereby waive all
rights to request court ordered counseling under the Divorce Code. It is further specifically
understood and agreed by the parties that the provisions of this Agreement as to equitable
distribution of property of the parties are accepted by each party as a full and final settlement for all
purposes whatsoever, as contemplated by the Pennsylvania Divorce Code.
Should a decree, judgment or order of divorce be obtained by either of the parties in this or
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any other state, country or jurisdiction, each of the parties hereby consents and agrees that this
Agreement and all of its covenants shall not be affected in any way by such separation or divorce;
and that nothing in any such decree, judgment, order or further modification or revision thereof shall
alter, amend or vary any term of this Agreement, whether or not either or both of the parties shall
remarry. It is the specific intent of the parties to permit this Agreement to survive any judgment and
to be forever binding and conclusive upon the parties.
4. INCORPORATION OF DIVORCE DECREE: It is further agreed, covenanted
and stipulated that this Agreement, or the essential parts hereof, shall be incorporated in any decree
hereinafter entered by any court of competent jurisdiction in any divorce proceedings that have been
or may be instituted by the parties for the purpose of enforcing the contractual obligations of the
parties. This agreement shall not be merged in any such decree but shall in all respects survive the
same and be forever binding and conclusive upon the parties.
5. EFFECTIVE DATE: The effective date of this Agreement shall be the "date of
execution" or "execution date," defined as the date upon which it is executed by the parties if they
have each executed this Agreement on the same date. Otherwise, the "'date of execution" or
"execution date" of this Agreement shall be defined as the date of execution by the party last
executing this Agreement.
6. DISTRIBUTION DATE: The transfer ofproperty, funds and/or documents provided
for herein, shall only take place on the "distribution" date which shall be defined as the date of
execution of this Agreement unless otherwise specified herein. However, the support and/or alimony
payments, if any, provided for in this Agreement shall take effect as set forth in this Agreement.
7. MUTUAL RELEASE: Husband and Wife each do hereby mutually remise, release,
quit-claim and forever discharge the other and the estate of such other, for all time to come, and for
all purposes whatsoever, of and from any and all rights, title and interest, or claims in or against the
property (including income and gain from property hereafter accruing) of the other or against the
estate of such other, of whatever nature and wheresoever situated, which he or she now has or at any
time hereafter may have against the other, the estate of such other or any part hereof, whether arising
out of any former acts, contracts, engagements or liabilities of such other or by way of dower or
courtesy, or claims in the nature of dower or courtesy or widow's or widower's rights, family
exemption or similar allowance, or under the intestate laws, or the right to take against the spouse's
will; or the right to treat a lifetime conveyance by the other as a testamentary, or all other rights of
a surviving spouse to participate in a deceased spouse's estate, whether arising under the laws of (a)
Pennsylvania, (b) any State, Commonwealth or territory of the United States, or (c) any country or
any rights which either party may have or at any time hereafter shall have for past, present or future
support or maintenance, alimony, alimony pendente lite, counsel fees, division of property, costs or
expenses, whether arising as a result of the marital relations or otherwise, except, all rights and
agreements and obligations of whatsoever nature arising or which may arise under this Agreement
or for the breach of any provisions thereof. It is the intention of Husband and Wife to give each
other by the execution of this Agreement a full, complete and general release; with respect to any and
all property of any kind or nature, real, personal or mixed, which the other now owns or may
hereafter acquire, except and only except all rights and agreements and obligations of whatsoever
nature arising or which may arise under this Agreement or for the breach of any provision thereof.
It is further agreed that this Agreement shall be and constitute a full and final resolution of any and
all claims which each of the parties may have against the other for equitable division of property,
alimony, counsel fees and expenses, alimony pendente lite or any other claims pursuant to the
Pennsylvania Divorce Code or the divorce laws of any other jurisdiction.
8. REPRESENTATION BY COUNSEL: This Agreement has been prepared by
Jennifer L. Spears, Esquire, of Martson Law Offices, counsel for Husband. At the commencement
of and at all stages during the negotiation of this Agreement, Wife has been informed that Jennifer
L. Spears, Esquire has acted solely as counsel for Husband and has not advised nor represented Wife
in any manner whatsoever. Wife, at the commencement of and at all stages during the negotiation
of this Agreement, has been advised that she could be represented by counsel but at all times has
elected not to be so represented. Wife has read this Agreement carefully and thoroughly, fully
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understanding each of its provisions, and therefore signs it clearly and voluntarily. Husband has
been counseled by his attorney, and the parties together have come up with the following agreement.
The parties acknowledge that this Agreement is not the result of any duress, undue influence,
coercion, collusion and/or improper or illegal agreement. The parties further acknowledge that they
have each made to the other a full and complete disclosure of their respective assets, estate,
liabilities, and sources of income and that they waive any specific enumeration thereof for the
purposes of this Agreement.
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.
9. WARRANTY AS TO EXISTING OBLIGATIONS: Each party represents that
they have not heretofore incurred or contracted for any debt or liability or obligation for which the
estate of the other party may be responsible or liable except as may be provided for in this
Agreement. Each party agrees to indemnify and hold the other party harmless from and against any
and all such debts, liabilities or obligations of every kind which may have heretofore been incurred
by them, including those for necessities, except for the obligations arising out of this Agreement.
10. WARRANTY AS TO FUTURE OBLIGATIONS: Husband and Wife covenant,
warrant, represent and agree that, with the exception of obligations set forth in this Agreement,
neither of them shall hereafter incur any liability whatsoever for which the estate of the other may
be liable. Each party shall indemnify and hold harmless the other party from and against any and all
debts, charges and liabilities incurred by the other after the execution date of this Agreement, except
as may be otherwise specifically provided for by the terms of this Agreement.
11. PERSONAL PROPERTY: Except as otherwise provided herein, the parties have
divided between them, to their mutual satisfaction, the personal effects, household furniture and
furnishings, and all other articles of personal property which have heretofore; been used by them in
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common, and neither party will make any claim to any such items which are now in the possession
or under the control of the other.
By these presents, each of the parties hereby specifically waives, releases, renounces and
forever abandons whatever claims he or she may have with respect to any personal property which
is in the possession of the other, and which shall become the sole and separate property of the other
from the date of execution hereof.
12. DIVISION OF REAL PROPERTY: Wife will execute a deed conveying all of
her interest in, right and title to the parties' marital residence at 11 Grant Court, Carlisle, Cumberland
County, Pennsylvania to Husband at the time this Agreement is signed; however, the Deed will be
held in escrow until the mortgages are refinanced. At that time, the deed will be filed with the
Cumberland County Courthouse. Husband shall have 90 days from the date of this Agreement to
refinance the first and second mortgages. Husband will give Wife $5,000.00 upon refinancing. Wife
will give Husband $900.00 per month by the 25' of each month until the refinance takes place. If
Husband cannot refinance, the house will be listed for sale and Wife will continue to pay $900.00
per month toward the mortgage until it is sold. From the date the deed is filed with the Cumberland
County Recorder of Deeds, Husband will be the sole owner of the property and shall remain solely
responsible for any and all mortgage payments, taxes, utilities, insurance premiums, or other
liabilities relating to said property.
13. BANK ACCOUNTS. CERTIFICATES OF DEPOSIT AND LIFE INSURANCE:
Husband and Wife acknowledge that all joint bank accounts have been closed and divided to their
mutual satisfaction. They hereby agree that each shall become sole owner of their individual bank
accounts, certificates of deposit and life insurance policies, and they each hereby waive any interest
in, or claim to, any funds held by the other in any bank accounts, certificates of deposit and the cash
value of the other's life insurance policies.
14. MOTOR VEHICLES: Husband will retain his Ford F150 and his motorcycle.
Husband is solely responsible for the loan on the motorcycle. Wife shall retain the Nissan Murano
and must refinance the loan to remove Husband within 90 days of the Agreement or within 30 days
after Husband refinances the mortgages on the house, whichever is sooner. Further, Wife will
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indemnify Husband on the loan and will notify Husband at least five days prior to the payment date
on the loan each month if the payment will be late. Husband and Wife agree they shall indemnify
the other as to any liabilities, maintenance and insurance payments regarding their respective
vehicles. The parties agree to execute any necessary documents to transfer title to their respective
vehicles.
15. AFTER-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, personal
or mixed, tangible or intangible, which are hereafter acquired by him or her, with full power in him
or her to dispose of the same as fully and effectively, in all respects and for all purposes as though
he or she were unmarried.
16. INCOME TAX: Husband and Wife agree to file separate tax returns for the tax year
2009. For any tax returns filed jointly in the past, both parties agree that in the event any deficiency
in Federal, State or Local Income Tax is proposed, or any assessment of any such tax is made against
either of them, each will indemnify and hold harmless the other from and against any loss or liability
for any such tax deficiency or assessment and any interest, penalty and expense incurred in
connection therewith. Such tax, interest, penalty or expense shall be paid solely and entirely by the
individual who is finally determined to be the cause of the misrepresentations or failures to disclose
the nature and extent of his or her separate income on the aforesaid joint returns.
17. APPLICABILITY OF TAX LAW TO PROPERTY TRANSFERS: The parties
hereby agree and express their intent that any transfer of property pursuant to this Agreement shall
be within the scope and applicability of the Deficit Reduction Act of 1984 (hereinafter the "Act'),
specifically, the provisions of said Act pertaining to the transfers of property between spouses and
former spouses. The parties agree to sign and cause to be filed any elections or other documents
required by the Internal Revenue Service to render the Act applicable to the transfers set forth in this
Agreement without recognition of gain on such transfer and subject to the carry-over basis provisions
of said Act.
18. WAIVER OF ALIMONY: Except as otherwise provided. herein, Husband and
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Wife recognize and acknowledge that the foregoing provisions for their individual benefit are
satisfactory with regard to support and maintenance, past, present and future. The parties release and
discharge the other absolutely and forever for the rest of their lives for all claims and demands, past,
present or future, for alimony, alimony pendente lite or for any provisions for support and
maintenance. The parties further acknowledge that in consideration of the transfers made herein,
each completely waives and relinquishes any and all claims and/or demands they may now have or
hereafter have against the other for alimony, alimony pendente lite, spousal support, counsel fees and
court costs, except for alimony pendente lite or spousal support payable by Husband to Wife prior
to the date of execution of this Agreement.
19. PENSIONS / RETIREMENT/ INVESTMENT ACCOUNTS: Wife will retain her
retirement in and to which Husband will waive any and all rights. Husband will retain his retirement
in and to which Wife will waive any and all right.
20. MARITAL DEBT: All marital debt has been paid off or divided to mutual
satisfaction. Each party shall indemnify, defend, and hold the other harmless from and against any
claims, demands suits, actions or liabilities relating to or arising out of any debt in that party's name.
21. CREDIT CARDS: Husband will be responsible for the Discover and American
Express cards and Wife will be solely responsible for the Visa card. Each party shall indemnify,
defend, and hold the other harmless from and against any claims, demands suits, actions or liabilities
relating to or arising out of any debt that party is responsible for.
22. HEALTH INSURANCE: Each party is responsible for their own health insurance
and uninsured medical expenses.
23. EFFECT OF DIVORCE DECREE: The parties agree that, except as otherwise
specifically provided herein, this Agreement shall continue in full force and. effect after such time
as a final Decree in Divorce may be entered with respect to the parties.
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24. BREACH: If either party breaches any provision of this Agreement, the other party
shall have the right, at his or her election to sue for damages for such breach or seek such other
remedies or relief as may be available to him or her, and the party breaching this contract shall be
responsible for payment of reasonable legal fees and costs incurred by the other in enforcing their
rights under this Agreement.
25. WAIVER OF CLAIMS: Except as herein otherwise provided, each party may
dispose of his or her property in any way, and each party hereby waives and relinquishes any and all
rights he or she shall now have or hereafter acquire, under the present and future laws of any
jurisdiction, to share in the property or the estate of the other as a result of the marital relationship,
including without limitation, dower, courtesy, statutory allowance, widow's allowance, right to take
in intestacy, right to take against the Will of the other, and the right to act as administrator or
executor of the other's estate, and each will, at the request of the other, execute, acknowledge and
deliver any and all instruments which may be necessary or advisable to carry into effect this mutual
waiver and relinquishment of such interests, rights and claims.
26. ENTIRE AGREEMENT: This Agreement contains the entire understanding of the
parties and there are no representations, warranties, covenants or undertakings other than those
expressly set forth herein.
27. AGREEMENT BINDING ON HEIRS: This Agreement shall be binding on and
shall inure to the benefits of the parties hereto and their respective heirs, executors, administrators,
successors and assigns.
28. ADDITIONAL INSTRUMENTS: Each of the parties shall from time to time, at
the request of the other, execute, acknowledge and deliver to the other any and all further instruments
that may be reasonably required to give full force and effect to the provisions of this Agreement.
29. VOID CLAUSES: If any term, condition, clause or provision of this Agreement
shall be determined or declared to be void or invalid in law or otherwise, then only that term,
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condition, clause or provision shall be stricken from this Agreement and in all other respects this
Agreement shall be valid and continue in full force, effect and operation.
30. INDEPENDENT SEPARATE COVENANTS: It is specifically understood and
agreed by and between the parties hereto that each paragraph hereof shall be deemed to be separate
and independent Agreement.
31. FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE: The parties confirm that they have relied on the
completeness and substantial accuracy of the financial disclosure of the other as an inducement to
the execution of this Agreement.
32. MODIFICATION AND WAIVER: A modification or waiver of any of the
provisions of this Agreement shall be effective only if made in writing and executed with the same
formality as this Agreement. The failure of either party to insist upon strict performance of any of
the provisions of this Agreement shall not be construed as a waiver of any subsequent defaults of the
same or similar nature.
33. DESCRIPTIVE HEADINGS: The descriptive headings used herein are for
convenience only. They shall have no affect whatsoever in determining the rights or obligations of
the parties.
34. APPLICABLE LAW: This Agreement shall be construed under the laws of the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and more specifically under the Divorce Code of 1980 and any
amendments thereto.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have set their hands and seals the date and
(SEAL)
Maria Strayer
(SEAL)
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COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
: SS
On this, - day of , 2009, before me a Notary Public, personally
appeared Travis Strayer known me to be the person who
se name is subscri
bed to the within
Marriage Settlement Agreement and acknowledged that he executed the same for the purposes
therein contained.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I hereunto set my hand and official seal.
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
Notarial Seal
Flora M. Vogt, Notary Public
North Middleton Twp., Cumberland County
My Comrtdasion ires Ma 21 2012
Member, Penneyhranla Aaa n (ff Mr a§
Notary Public
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
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On this, the/ q day of
, 2009 before me, a Notary Public, personally
appeared Maria Strayer known +toeo be the person whose name is subscribed to the within
Marriage Settlement Agreement and acknowledged that she executed the same for the purposes
therein contained.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I hereunto set my hand ad official seal.
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
Notarial Seal
Flora M. Vogt, Notary Public
North Middleton Twp., Cumberland County
My Commission fires * 21, 2012
Member, PennsyhiAn b As30Nb ift Nbtli es
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MARTSON DEARDORFF WILLIAMS OTTO GILROY & FALLER
MARTSON LAW OFFICES
I.D. 87445
10 East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-3341
Attorneys for Plaintiff
TRAVIS STRAYER, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. NO. 09-4247
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
MARIA STRAYER,
Defendant : IN DIVORCE
AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA )
SS.
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND )
I hereby certify that a copy of the Complaint in Divorce was mailed to Defendant Maria
Strayer at 125 Darr Avenue, Carlisle, PA 17013 on June 24, 2009, by certified mail, restricted
delivery, return receipt requested.
Attached is the Post Office return receipt signed " Maria Strayer" and dated June 25, 2009.
Jennif r L. Spears, Esquire
Sworn to and subscribed
before me this 29' day of
June, 2009. COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
Notarial Seal
Shelly Brooks, Notary Public
Carlisle Boro, Cumberland County
My Commission Expires Aug. 5, 2009
qo?tary a llc Member, Pennsylvania Association of Notaries
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Jennifer L. Spears, Esquire
MARTSON DEARDORFF WILLIAMS OTTO GILROY & FALLER
MARTSON LAW OFFICES
I.D. 87445
10 East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-3341
Attorneys for Plaintiff
TRAVIS STRAYER, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. NO. 09-4247
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
MARIA STRAYER,
Defendant : IN DIVORCE
AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT
1. A Complaint in Divorce under § 3301(c) of the Divorce Code was filed on June 24,
2009.
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: (-Z S-O?
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Jennifer L. Spears, Esquire
MARTSON DEARDORFF WILLIAMS OTTO GILROY & FALLER
MARTSON LAW OFFICES
I.D. 87445
10 East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-3341
Attorneys for Plaintiff
TRAVIS STRAYER, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. NO. 09-4247
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
MARIA STRAYER,
Defendant : IN DIVORCE
WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REQUEST
ENTRY OF A DIVORCE DECREE UNDER
§3301(c) AND § 3301 (4) OF THE DIVORCE CODE
I consent to the entry of a final decree of divorce without notice.
2. I understand that I may lose rights concerning alimony, division of property, lawyer's
fees or expenses if I do not claim them before a divorce is granted.
3. I understand that I will not be divorced until a divorce decree is entered by the Court
and that a copy of the decree will be sent to me immediately after it is filed with the prothonotary.
I verify that the statements made in this waiver are true and correct. I understand that false
statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. §4904 relating to unsworn
falsification to authorities. ?--- //
Date: 9 Z6-09
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MARTSON DEARDORFF WILLIAMS OTTO GILROY & FALLER
MARTSON LAW OFFICES
I.D. 87445
10 East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-3341
Attorneys for Plaintiff
TRAVIS STRAYER, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v. NO. 09-4247
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
MARIA STRAYER,
Defendant IN DIVORCE
AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT
A Complaint in Divorce under § 3301(c) of the Divorce Code was filed on
June 24, 2009.
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.
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MARTSON DEARDORFF WILLIAMS OTTO GILROY & FALLER
MARTSON LAW OFFICES
I.D. 87445
10 East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-3341
Attorneys for Plaintiff
TRAVIS STRAYER,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V.
MARIA STRAYER,
Defendant
NO. 09-4247
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE
WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REQUEST
ENTRY OF A DIVORCE DECREE UNDER
§3301(c) AND § 3301(d) OF THE DIVORCE CODE
1. I consent to the entry of a final decree of divorce without notice.
2. I understand that I may lose rights concerning alimony, division of property, lawyer's
fees or expenses if I do not claim them before a divorce is granted.
3. I understand that I will not be divorced until a divorce decree is entered by the Court
and that a copy of the decree will be sent to me immediately after it is filed with the prothonotary.
I verify that the statements made in this waiver are true and correct. I understand that false
statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. § 4904 relating to unsworn
falsification to authorities.
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Jennifer L. Spears, Esquire
MARTSON LAW OFFICES
I.D. 87445
10 East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-3341
Attorneys for Plaintiff
TRAVIS STRAYER,
Plaintiff
V.
MARIA STRAYER,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 09-4247
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE
PRAECIPE TO TRANSMIT RECORD
To the Prothonotary:
Transmit the record, together with the following information, to the court for entry ' of a
divorce decree:
1. Ground for divorce: irretrievable breakdown under Section 3301(c) of the Divorce
Code.
2. Date and manner of service of the complaint: via certified mail, restricted delivery
on June 25, 2009.
3. Date of execution of the Plaintiff s affidavit of consent required by Section 330'1 (c)
of the Divorce Code; September 28, 2009; by the Defendant; September 28, 2009.
4. Related claims pending: All claims were resolved by a Marital Settlement Agreement
dated June 19, 2009, and filed with the Court on June 24, 2009.
5. Date Plaintiffs Waiver of Notice in §3301(c) Divorce was filed with the
Prothonotary: September 30, 2009.
Date Defendant's Waiver of Notice in §3301(c) Divorce was filed with the
Prothonotary: September 30, 2009.
Date: September -", 2009
MARTSON LAW OFFICES
By
Jennifer 1S1#ars, Esquire
Ten East igh Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-3341
Attorneys for Plaintiff
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TRAVIS STRAYER
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V.
MARIA STRAYER
NO. 09-4247
DIVORCE DECREE
AND NOW, bCAf ?Al ( , *-?00 r , it is ordered and decreed that
TRAVIS STRAYER , plaintiff, and
MARIA STRAYER , defendant, are divorced from the
bonds of matrimony.
Any existing spousal support order shall hereafter be deemed an order for
alimony pendente lite if any economic claims remain pending.
The court retains jurisdiction of any claims raised by the parties to this action
for which a final order has not yet been entered. Those claims are as follows: (If no
claims remain indicate "None.")
All claims have been resolved by a Marital Settlement Agreement dated June 19,
2009, and is incorporated but not merged into this Decree.
By ourt,
Attest: J.
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