HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-2215TRACEY BINNER : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v. : NO.
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DWlGHT D. BINNER : CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Defendant : IN DIVORCE
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TRACEY BINNER : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v. : NO.
:
DWIGHT D. BINNER : CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Defendant : IN DIVORCE
COMPLAINT IN DIVORCE UNDER
SECTION 3301(c) OR SECTION 3301(d)
OF THE DIVORCE CODE
AND NOW comes the above Plaintiff, Tracey Binner, by and through her attorney,
Patricia J. Romano, Esquire, and seeks to obtain a decree in divorce from the above-named
Defendant, upon the grounds hereinafter set forth:
1. The Plaintiff, Tracey Binner, is an adult individual who resides at 630
Bosler Avenue, Lemoyne, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, 17043
2. The Defendant, Dwight D. Binner, is an adult individual who resides at 630
Bosler Avenue, Lemoyne, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, 17043
3. The Plaintiff has been a bona fide resident of the Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania for at least six (6) months immediately prior to the filing of this Complaint.
4. The Plaintiff and Defendant were married on 8/26/89.
5. Plaintiff avers that there is one minor child to the parties.
6. The Plaintiff and Defendant are both citizens of the United States of America.
7. There have been no prior actions in divorce between the parties.
8. The Plaintiff and Defendant are not members of the Armed Services of the
United States or any of its allies.
9. Plaintiff has been advised of the availability of counseling and that she may
have the right to request that the Court require the parties to participate in counseling.
10. The causes of action and sections of Divorce Code under which Plaintiff is
proceeding are:
A. Section 3301(c). The marriage of the parties is irretrievably
broken. After ninety (90) days have elapsed from the date of the
service of this Complaint, Plaintiff intends to file an Affidavit
consenting to a divorce. Plaintiff believes that Defendant may
also file such an Affidavit.
B. Section 3301(d). The marriage of the parties is irretrievably
broken. The Plaintiff and Defendant separated on or about
5/12/04.
COUNT I
CLAIM FOR ALIMONY PENDENTE LITE
UNDER SECTION 3702 OF THE DIVORCE CODE
11. Plaintiff hereby incorporates by reference all of the averments contained in
paragraphs 1 through 10 of this Complaint.
12. Plaintiffdoes not have sufficient funds to support herself during the pendency
of this action.
13. Defendant is well able to pay support to Plaintiff.
14. Plaintiff requests this Court to grant her alimony pendente lite.
COUNT II
CLAIM FOR ALIMONY
UNDER SECTION 3701 OF THE DIVORCE CODE
15. Plaintiff hereby incorporates by reference all of the averments contained in
paragraphs 1 through 14 of this Complaint.
16. Plaintiff does not have a sufficient source of income or earning capacity at the
present time to maintain the standard of living enjoyed by the parties during their marriage.
17. Defendant does have a sufficient source of income and earning capacity to aid
Plaintiff in maintaining the standard of living enjoyed by the parties during their marriage.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff respectfully requests this Honorable Court to enter a
Decree:
a. dissolving the marriage between the Plaintiff and Defendant; and
b. directing the Defendant to pay alimony pendente lite to Plaintiff; and
c. granting alimony to Plaintiff; and
d. for such further relief as the Court may determine to be equitable and just.
Respectfully Submitted,
Patricia J. Roma/6o, Egquire
4711 Locust La~
Harrisburg, PA ~7109
717-657-0632
Id. No, 88161
TRACEY BINNER, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Plaintiff : DAUPHIN COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
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v. :NO.
;
DWIGHT D. BINNER, : CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Defendant -..~ : IN DIVORCE
VERIFICATION
I verify that the statements made in the foregoing are true and correct. I understand
that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S.A. Section 4904
relating to unswom falsification to authorities.
TRACEY BINNER : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v. : NO. 04-2215
:
DWIGHT D. DINNER : CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Defendant : IN DIVORCE
AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT AND
WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REQUEST ENTRY
OF A DIVORCE DECREE UNDER §3301(c) OF THE DIVORCE CODE
l. A Complaint in Divorce under Section 3301(c) of the Divorce Code was filed on
5/17/04.
2. The marriage of Plaintiff and Defendant is irretrievably broken and ninety (90) days
have elapsed from the date of filing and service of the Complaint.
3. I consent to the entry of a final decree of divorce without formal notice of the
intention to request entry ora Divorce Decree.
4. I understand that I may lose rights concerning alimony, division of property, lawyer's
fees or expenses if 1 do not claim them before a divorce is granted.
3. I understand that I will not be divorced until a divorce decree is entered by the Court
and that a copy of the decree will be sent to me immediately after it is filed with the Prothonotary.
I verify that the statements made in this Affidavit are true and correct. I understand that false
statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S.A. Section 4904 relating to unswom
falsification to authorities.
TRACEY BINNER : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
:
v. : NO. 04-2215
:
DWIGHT D. BINNER : CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Defendant : IN DIVORCE
AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT AND
WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REOUEST ENTRY
OF A DIVORCE DECREE UNDER §3301(c) OF THE DIVORCE CODE
1. A Complaint in Divorce under Section 3301(c) of the Divorce Code was filed on
5/17/04.
2. The marriage of Plaintiff and Defendant is irretrievably broken and ninety (90) days
have elapsed from the date of filing and service of the Complaint.
3. I consent to the entry of a final decree of divorce without formal notice of the
intention to request entry of a Divorce Decree.
4. 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 Prothonotary.
I verify that the statements made in this Affidavit are true and correct. I understand that false
statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S.A. Section 4904 relating to unswom
falsification to authorities.
Date: d/i'lg~JOl'~ ~/~?~,*~
Dwight'D. Binner
MARRIAGE SETT!,~MENT AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into between DWIGHT D. BINNER and
TRACEY G. BINNER, hereinafter referred to as Husband and Wife. The parties were
married on August 26, 1989, and there is one are child bom of their marriage, to wit, JACOB
BINNER, born March 7, 1990.
As a consequence of disputes and unhappy differences, the parties have separated.
The parties desire to confirm their separation and make arrangements in connection
therewith, including the settlement of their property rights, custody, support, and all other
rights and obligations arising out of the marriage relationship.
It is therefore agreed:
1. CONSIDERATION
The consideration for this Agreement is the mutual promises and agreement herein
contained.
2. SEPARATION AND NONINTERFERENCE
A. It will be lawful for each party at all times hereafter to live separate and apart
from the other party at such place or places as he or she may from time to time choose or
deem fit.
B. Each party shall be free from interference, authority and control, direct or
indirect, by the other, as fully as if he or she were single and unmarried. Neither shall bother
the other or compel or endeavor to compel the other to cohabit or dwell with him or her.
3. MUTUAL REI.EASE
Subject to the provisions of this Agreement, each party has released and discharged,
and by this Agreement does for himself or herself, and his or her heirs, legal representatives,
executors, administrators, and assigns, release and discharge the other of and from ali causes
of action, claims, rights, or demands whatsoever in law or equity, which either of the parties
ever had or now has against the other, except any or all cause or causes of action for
divorce.
4. FULL I)ISCLOSUR~
The provisions of this Agreement and their legal effect are fully understood by each
party to this Agreement, and each party acknowledges that the Agreement is fair and
equitable, that it is being entered into voluntarily, and that it is not the result of any duress
or undue influence. Husband and Wife each represent and warrant to the other that he or she
has made a full and complete disclosure to the other of ail assets of any nature whatsoever
in which such party has an interest, of the sources and amount of the income of such party
of every type whatsoever, and of all other facts relating to the subject matter of this
agreement. Wife represents that she was represented by Patricia J. Romano, Esquire in
reaching this Agreement, and Husband represent that he was not represented by counsel,
even though he was advised to do so. Wife represents that the terms of this Agreement have
been fully explained to her by her counsel.
5. EOUITABLE DIVISION
By this Agreement, the parties have intended to effect an equitable division of their
marital property. This division is not intended by the parties to constitute in any way a sale
or exchange of assets.
6. SUBSEOUENT DIVORCE
A. AGREEMENT NOT PREDICATED ON DIVORCE - It is specifically
understood and agreed by and between the parties hereto and each of the said parties does
hereby warrant and represent to the other that the execution and delivery of this Agreement
is not predicated upon nor made subject to any agreement for institution, prosecution,
defense, or for the non-prosecution or non-defense of any action for divorce; provided,
however, that nothing contained in this Agreement shall prevent or preclude either of the
parties hereto from commencing, instituting or prosecuting any action or actions for divorce,
either absolute or otherwise, upon just, legal and proper grounds; nor to prevent either party
from defending any such action which has been, may or shall be instituted by the other party,
or from making any just or proper defense thereto. It is warranted, covenanted and
represented by Husband and Wife, each to the other, that this Agreement is lawful and
enforceable and this warranty, covenant and representation is made for the specific purpose
of inducing Husband and Wife to execute the Agreement. Husband and Wife each
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knowingly and understandingly hereby waives any and all possible claims that this
Agreement is, for any reason, illegal or for any reason whatsoever, unenforceable in whole
or in part. Husband and Wife each do hereby warrant, covenant and agree that, in any
possible event, he and she are and shall forever be estopped from asserting any illegality or
unenforccability as to all or any part of this Agreement.
B. ENTRY AS PART OF DECREE - It is the intention of the panics that the
Agreement shall survive any action for divorce which may be instituted or prosecuted by
either party and no order, judgment or decree of divorce, temporary, final or permanent, shall
affect or modify thc financial terms of this Agreement. This Agreement shall be incorporated
in but shall not merge into any such judgment or decree of final divorce, but shall be
incorporated for the purposes of enforcement only.
C. MUTUAL CONSENT DIVORCE - The parties agree and acknowledge that
their marriage is irretrievably broken, that they do not desire marital counseling, and that they
both consent to the entry of a decree in divorce pursuant to 23 Pa.C.S.A. Section 3301(c).
Accordingly, both parties agree to forthwith execute such consents, affidavits, or other
documents and to direct their respective attorneys to forthwith file such consents, affidavits,
or other documents as may be necessary to promptly proceed to obtain a divorce pursuant to
said 23 Pa.C.S.A. Section 3301(c). Upon request, to the extent permitted by law and the
applicable Rules of Civil Procedure, the named defendant in such divorce action shall
execute any waivers of notice or other waivers necessary to expedite such divorce.
7. DIVISION OF PERSONAL PROPERTV
Wife agrees that all 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 whatever claims, if any, he or she may have
with respect to the above items which shall become the sole and separate property of the
other.
8. DIVISION OF MOTOR VEHICLES
With respect to the motor vehicles owned by one or both of the parties, they agree as
follows:
Husband: 1999 Chevrolet Cavalier
Wife: 1998 Dodge Caravan
The titles to the said motor vehicles shall be executed by the parties, if appropriate,
for effectuating transfer as herein provided, on the date of execution of this Agreement or at
any time thereafter at the request of either party.
9. DISPOSITION OF PROPERTY
From and after the date of the signing of this Agreement, both parties shall have
complete freedom of disposition as to his/her separate property and any property which is in
their possession or control pursuant to this Agreement and may mortgage, sell, grant, convey
or otherwise encumber or dispose of such property, whether real or personal, whether such
property was acquired before, during or after marriage, and neither Husband nor Wife need
join in, consent to, or acknowledge any deed, mortgage, or other instrument of the other
pertaining to such disposition of property.
10. DIVISION OF REAL PROPERTY
Husband and Wife hereby agree and acknowledge that they own certain real property
located at 630 Bosler Ave., Lemoyne, Pennsylvania, as tenants by the entireties.
The parties will continue to hold the property, after the divorce, as joint tenants with
rights of survivorship, until August 2008, when the minor child, Jacob, is emancipated.
Husband and Wife hereby agree to cooperate in executing a deed or other instrument of
conveyance necessary to effectuate sale of the property at this time or if Wife determines it
is appropriate to sell the property at an earlier date or within six months after August 2008.
The current equity in the home is $28,000. At the time the property is sold, Wife will
covey $14,000 of the proceeds to Husband.
The parties acknowledge that there is an existing mortgage against this property held
by Wachovia Bank, in the amount of $56,000. Wife shall assume total liability for the
mortgage. Wife shall hold Husband harmless and indemnify him from liability for this
obligation and other obligations arising fi.om this property, including homeowners' insurance,
property taxes, and maintenance.
11. PAYMENT OF SPECIFIF. I'} OBLIGATION?,
The parties agree that there are no outstanding joint marital obligations that need to
be paid by either party.
12. LEGAL FEES
Each party shall pay his or her own attomeys fees.
13. ALIMONY
Both parties acknowledge and agree that the provisions of this Agreement providing
for equitable distribution of marital property are fair, adequate and satisfactory to them and
are accepted by them in lieu ofand in full and final settlement and satisfaction of any claims
or demands that either may now or hereafter have against the other for support, maintenance,
alimony pendente lite or alimony. Husband and Wife further, voluntarily and intelligently,
waive and relinquish any right to seek from the other any payment for support, maintenance,
alimony pendente lite or alimony.
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14. PENSION PROGRAM
Each party hereto shall maintain sole ownership over his or her individual pension
plan, profit sharing or similar retirement plan acquired individually or as the result of
contributions by his or her employer. Wife hereby releases any interest that she has in the
retirement benefits of Husband accumulated as the result of his employment by the
Commonwealth of Permsylvania in the amount of $8,350.00 and through Fidelity Advisors
in the amount of $3,200.00, and any other additional benefits he may have accrued. Husband
hereby releases any interest that he has in the retirement benefits of Wife accumulated as the
result of her employment by Messiah College in the amount orS11,734.52 and any other
additional benefits she may have accrued. This waiver is a full and complete discharge of
each parties' marital claim. Further, Husband releases any claims or interest he may have in
Wife's Wachovia IRA in the amount of $668.85, and her Sun Life Financial IRA in the
amount of $35,803.57.
15. MISCELLANEOUS
All assets including, but not limited to, savings accounts, checking accounts,
certificates of deposit and life insurance policies shall be the sole and separate property of
the title holder of said asset. The parties split the funds totaling $3,200.00 that they held in
Wachovia Saving Account # 3082557805074. Wife's Prudential Life Insurance policies,
with POD values totaling $70,000 shall be the sole and separate property of Wife.
The parties believe and agree, and have been so advised by Wife's attorney, that the
division of property heretofore made by this Agreement is a non-taxable division of property
between co-owners rather than a taxable sale or exchange of such property. Each party
promises not to take any position with respect to the adjusted basis of the property assigned
to him or her or with respect to any other issue which is inconsistent with the position set
forth in the preceding sentence on his or her federal or state income tax returns.
The parties have heretofore filed joint federal and state tax returns. Both parties agree
that in the event any deficiency in federal, state or local income tax is proposed, or any
assessment of any such tax is made against either of them, each will indemnify and hold
harmless the other from and against any loss or liability for any such tax deficiency or
assessment 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.
16. CHILDREN
A. CUSTODY AND VISITATION - The parties shall share legal and physical
custody of the child bom of this marriage. The child shall reside with MOTHER. Mother
shall provide FATHER with information concerning J'acob's health, education and welfare
on a regular basis and shall encourage Father to join in the decision making process as to the
Jacob's schooling, medical care and other important issues associated with his life.
Father shall be afforded partial custody under the following schedule:
1. Every other weekend Jacob shall be with his father from Saturday at 10:00
A.M. until Sunday at 6:00 P.M.
2. The following holidays shall be rotated between Wife and Husband: Easter,
Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and
Christmas Day.
3. Jacob's birthday shall be rotated between Wife and Husband.
4. Wife shall have Jacob on Wife's birthday and on Mother's Day and Husband
shall have Jacob on Husband's birthday and on Father's Day.
5. Husband shall have the child for two (2) consecutive weeks vacation each
summer. Husband agrees to provide Wife with Thirty (30) days notice of his
intention to exercise this provision.
B. MAKE-UP TIME- The parties recognize that there may be circumstances from
time to time which may prevent the exercise of custody at the agreed dates and times. To that
end, the parties agree that each will give timely and reasonable notice to the other of the
existence of such circumstances and will permit the other a reasonable period in which to
enjoy time with the child to make-up for these lost periods.
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C. ILLNESS OF CHILD - In the event of any serious illness of the child at any
time, any party then having custody of the said child shall immediately communicate with
the other party by telephone or any other means, informing the other party of the nature of
the illness. During such illness, each party shall have the right to visit the child as often as
he or she desires, consistent with the proper medical care of the said child. The word "illness
as used herein shall mean any disability which confines the child to bed under the direction
of a licensed physician for a period in excess of forty-eight (48) hours.
D. BEST INTEREST OF CHILD - The parties shall exert every reasonable effort
to maintain free access and unhampered contact between the child and each of the parties,
and to foster a feeling of affection between the child and the other party. Neither party shall
do anything which may estrange the child from the other party, or injure the child's opinion
as to his mother or father, or which may hamper the free and natural development of the
child's love and respect for the other party.
17. CHILD SUPPORT
Child support shall be paid by Husband to Wife in accordance with the ORDER OF
COURT dated July 30, 2004, Order Number 00536 S 2004.
Wife shall be entitled to claim Jacob as a dependent on her income tax returns for
2004 and for all future years. Husband agrees to execute any and all documents necessary
for these dependency deductions.
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18. HEALTH INSURANCE - CHILI~REN
Wife agrees to provide health insurance for the child for so long as it is available to
her at no or minimal cost by her employer. If said insurance becomes unavailable to Wife
and Husband has entitlement to insurance which can be provided to him at no or minimal
cost, said insurance will be furnished by Husband.
In the event that neither Husband nor Wife have insurance furnished to them by their
employer, at no or minimal cost, then the cost of insurance shall be borne such that fifty
percent (50%) shall be allocated to Husband and fifty percent (50%) shall be allocated to
Wife.
19. MISCELI.ANEOUS PROVISIONS - CHILnREN
A. College - Husband and Wife agree to participate in the payment of
undergraduate or equivalent higher educational expenses for the children. The calculation
of obligations shall be proportional based upon Husband's income and Wife's income at the
time the children's needs are ascertained.
B. Extraordinary Medical Expenses - All extraordinary medical expenses (those
not covered by insurance) shall be split equally by Husband and Wife. Husband agrees to
reimburse these expenses to Wife on a quarterly basis upon Wife supplying to Husband proof
of said expenses.
C. Estates - Husband and Wife both agree and acknowledge that they have
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financial responsibility towards the support of their minor child. In considering that
obligation, Husband and Wife agree as/eollows:
I. Husband has provided a $74,000 life insurance policy with Safeco America
States Life Insurance Company that is made payable at his death to be used
to pay one half any amount then remaining on the mortgage on the Bosler Ave.
residence, and one half the amount remaining for the benefit of Jacob Binner.
This benefit shall be made payable in such a way that income and principle
may be used for the support of the child throughout his minority and shall be
distributed to him at his majority or at a later date, as determined in the sole
discretion of Husband.
20. GENERAL PROVISIONS
A. 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 or 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.
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B. WARRANTY AS TO FUTURE OBLIGATIONS - Wife and Husband each
covenant, warrant, represent and agree that each will now and at all times hereafter save
harmless and keep the other indemnified fi.om 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 and that neither of them shall hereafter incur any
liability whatsoever for which the estate of the other may be liable.
C. SEVERABILITY . 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 his or her obligations under any one or
more of the paragraphs herein, with the exception of the satisfaction of the conditions
precedent, shall in no way void or alter the remaining obligations of the parties.
D. OTHER DOCUMENTATION. Wife and Husband covenant and agree that
they will forthwith 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, and as their respective counsel shall mutually agree
should be so executed in order to carry out fully and effectively the terms of this Agreement.
E. 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.
F. 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 of any breach hereof or default hereunder shall be deemed a waiver of any
subsequent default of the same or similar nature.
G. MUTUAL COOPERATION - Each party shall, at any time and fi.om time to
time hereafter, take any and all steps and execute, acknowledge, and deliver to the other party
any and all further instruments and/or documents that the other party may reasonably require
for the purpose of giving full force and effect to the provisions of this Agreement.
H. LAW GOVERNING - This Agreement shall be construed and governed in
accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
I. BINDING EFFECT- Except as otherwise stated herein, this Agreement shall
be binding and shall inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective heirs,
executors, administrators, successors, and assigns.
J. 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 enfome 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 it be construed as a waiver of strict
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performance of any other obligations herein.
K. HEADINGS NOT PART OF AGREEMENT- Any heading preceding the text
of the several paragraphs and subparagraphs hereof are inserted solely for convenience or
reference and shall not constitute a part of this Agreement nor shall they affect its meaning,
construction, or effect.
L. WAIVER OF CLAIMS AGAINST ESTATES - 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 may have or hereafter acquire, under the
present or future laws of Permsylvania or another jurisdiction, to share in the property or the
estate of the other as a result of the marital relationship, including, without limitation, dower,
curtesy, their statutory equivalents, widow's allowance, homestead rights, right to take in
intestacy, right to take against the will of other, and right to act as administrator or executor
of the other's estate, and each party 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 all such interests, rights and e/aims.
M. ATTORNEY'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
reasonable attorneys' fees, court costs, and expenses incurred by the other party in enforcing
the Agreement.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, and intending to be bound hereby, the parties have
signed and sealed this Agreement on the ~day of ,~ , 2004, at Harrisburg,
Pennsylvania.
In the presence of:
WITNL~S - Dwigl}t~. Binner '
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TRACEY BINNER : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
;
v. : NO. 04-2215
:
DWIGHT D. BINNER : CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Defendant : IN DIVORCE
AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE
Patricia J. Romano, Esquire, being duly sworn according to law, deposes and says that she
is an attorney at law duly authorized to practice in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and that on
the 22nd day of May ,2004, she did serve upon, Dwight D. Binner. the Defendant in the
foregoing case, a true and correct copy of the Complaint in Divorce by sending a copy by First Class
Mail, certified/restricted delivery, postage pre-paid, to the Defendant. The "green card" of service
for said Complaint is attached.
Said copy of the Complaint was duly endorsed with notice to Defendant to appear and answer
within twenty (20) days from thc date of service or the matter would proceed without him.
Sworn to and subscribed
before me this (~'~lay
of~, 2004.
KATHERINE A. FREY, NO'TAIW PUBtIC
LOWER PAXTON TWR, DAUPHIN COUN~f
MY COMMISSION EXPIRES SEPT. 2. 2006 ,
-N6tary Public ~.J
By: ,~ ~ ~'~,,.
Patrici~ J. Romano. ~ nir~
4711 Locust Lane
Harrisburg, PA 1710'9
(717) 657-0632
Id. No. 88161
Dwight D. Binner
630 Bosler Avenue
Lemoyne, PA 17043
0004 2291 0223
TRACEY BINNER : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
;
v. : NO. 04-2215
:
DWIGHT D. BINNER : CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Defendant : IN DIVORCE
PRAECIPE TO TRANSMIT RECORB
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: May 22. 2004: Certified/
Restricted Deliv .
3. Complete either paragraph (a) or (b).
(a) Date of execution of the Affidavit of Consent required by Section
3301(c) of the Divorce Code: by Plaintiff, 9/2/04 ; by Defendant, 9/2/04
(b)(l) Date of execution of the affidavit required by Section 3301(d) of the
Divorce Code: N/A.
(2) Date of filing and service of the affidavit upon the respondent: N/A.
4. Related claims pending: All claims were resolved by Marriage Settleme.l
A~reement dated 8/15/04
5. Complete either (a) or (b).
(a) Date and manner of service of the Notice oflntention to file Praecipe to
Transmit Record, a copy of which is attached: N/A.
(b) Date Plaintiff's Waiver of Notice in Section 3301(c) Divorce was filed with the
Prothonotary:. 9/13/04
Date Defendant's Waiver of Notice in Section 3301 (c) Divorce was filed with the
Prothonotary: 9/13/04
By: I c~ ,'x,'Vot'a./A y.
Patricia J. Rog(J~no,~ Esqhi~
4711 Locust ~l.~ne
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 657-0632
Id. No. 88161
Attorney for Plaintiff
Dated: 9/16/04
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Of CUMBERLAND COUNTY
STATE Of ~ PENNA.
TRACEY BINNER,
Plaintiff NO. 04-2215
VERSUS
DWIGf{T D. BINNER,
Defendant
DECREE iN
DIVORCE
AND NOW,_ .~?,~.~ --L/~ , 2004 , It I$ ORDERED AND
DECREED THAT Tracey I~inner
, PLAINTIFF,
AND Dwight D. Binner
__, DEFENDANT,
ARE DIVORCED FROM THE BONDS OF MATRIMONY.
THE COURT RETAINS JURISDICTION OF THE FOLLOWING CLAIMS WHICH HAVE
BEEN RAISED Of REC~ ,I~D IN This ACTION FOR WHICH A FINAL ORDER HAS NOT
The at~ach~d Marriage R~el~m~ne
hereby incorporated but not merge~~orc~ecreoj'
~TTE
P~OTHONOTA~Y