HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-0206DALE T. LEHMAN,
LISA K. LEHMAN,
Plaintiff
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
IN LAW - DIVORCE
NOTICE TO DEFEND AND CLAIM RIGHTS
YOU HAVE BEEN SUED IN COURT. If you wish to defend against the claims set forth
in the following pages, you must take prompt action. You are warned that if you fail to do so, the
case may proceed without you and a decree of divome or annulment may be entered against you 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. A list of marriage counselors is available in the Office of the
Prothonotary, Cumberland County Courthouse, 1 Courthouse Square, Carlisle, Pennsylvania.
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.
Cumberland County Bar Association
2 Liberty Avenue
Carlisle, PA 17103
(717) 249-3166
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DALE T, LEHMAN,
LISA K. LEHMAN,
Plaintiff
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
IN LAW - DIVORCE
COMPLAINT UNDER SECTION 3301(e)
OF THE DIVORCE CODE
I. Plaintiff is Dale T. Lehman, who currently resides at 844 West Old York Road,
Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
2. Defendant is Lisa K. Lehman, who currently resides at 11 East High Street, Carlisle,
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
3. Plaintiff has been a bona fide resident in the Commonwealth for at least six months
immediately previous to the filing of this Complaint.
4.
Plaintiff's Social Security Number: 184-38-2361
Defendant's Social Security Number: 211-48-4901
Plaintiff and Defendant were married on May 24, 1980, in Carlisle, Cumberland
County, Pennsylvania.
6. There have been no prior actions for divorce or annulment between the pan'xes.
7. The marriage is irretrievably broken.
8. Plaintiffhas been advised that counseling is available and that Plaintiff may have the
right to request that the Court require the pan'les to participate in counseling.
9. Plaintiffrequests the Court to enter a Decree of Divorce.
Respectfully submitted,
Davi squire
I.D. 4/18005
212 Locust Street, Suite 404
Harrisburg, PA 17101
(717) 238~8183
Attorney for Plaintiff
VERIFICATION
I, DALE T. LEHMAN, verify that the statements made in the foregoing document are true
and correct to the best of my knowledge. I understand that false statements made herein are subject
to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. § 4904, relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
Dale T. Lehman
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, ELLEN M. PALMER, Legal Assistant, certify that I have served a copy of the foregoing
document on the individual listed below by depositing the same in the Urfited States Mail, First
Class, postage prepaid, at Harrisburg, Pennsylvania:
Ms. Lisa K. Lehman
Carlisle Borough Administrative Offices
53 West South Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
Date:
Ellen M. Palmer, Legal Assistant
212 Locust Street, Suite 404
Harrisburg, PA 17101
(717)238-8183
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AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE
I, ELLEN M. PALMER, Legal Assistant, certify that I have served a true and correct copy
of the Complaint in Divorce on the individual listed below by depositing the same in the United
States Mail, First Class, postage prepaid, at Harrisburg, Pennsylvania:
Ms. Lisa K. Lehman
Carlisle Borough Administrative Offices
53 West South Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
I verify that the statements made in the foregoing document are true and correct to the best
of my knowledge. I tmderstand that false statements made herein are subject to the penalties of 18
Pa.C.S. § 4904, relating to unswom falsification to authorities.
~ M. Palmer, Legal Assistant
212 Locust Street, Suite 404
Harrisburg, PA 17101
(717) 238-8183
DALE T. LEHMAN,
LISA K. LEHMAN,
Plaintiff
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO.
IN LAW - DIVORCE
VERIFICATION OF SERVICE
I, Lisa K. Lehman, hereby acknowledge that I received a Complaint in Divorce in the above
captioned divorce. I further acknowledge that I am the Defendant in this action and that my husband,
Dale T. Lehman, is the Plaintiff.
I verify that the statements made in the foregoing document are true and correct to the best
of my knowledge. I understand that false statements made herein are subject to the penalties of 18
Pa.C.S. ~ 4904, relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
Date:
DALE T. LEHMAN,
LISA K. LEHMAN,
Plaintiff
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 01-206 CIVIL TERM
IN LAW - DIVORCE
AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT
10,2001.
2.
A Complaint in Divorce under § 3301(c) of the Divorce Code was filed on January
The marriage of Plaintiffand 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 without notice.
I verify that the statements made in this affidavit are true and correct. I understand that false
statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. § 4904, relating to unswom
falsification to authorities.
Date: ~///~/~
Dale T. Lehman
Plaintiff
DALE T. LEHMAN,
LISA K. LEHMAN,
Plaintiff
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 01-206 CIVIL TERM
1N LAW - DIVORCE
WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REQUEST
ENTRY OF A DIVORCE DECREE
UNDER SECTION 3301(c} OF THE DIVORCE CODE
1. I consent to the entry of a Final Decree of Divorce without notice.
2. I understand that I may lose rights concerning alimony, division of property, lawyer's
fees or expenses 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. § 4904, relating to unsworn
falsification to authorities.
Dale T. Lehman
Plaintiff
DALE T. LEHMAN,
LISA K. LEHMAN,
Plaintiff
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 01-206 CIVIL TERM
IN LAW - DIVORCE
AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT
10,2001.
2.
A Complaint in Divorce under § 3301(c) of the Divorce Code was filed on January
The man/age of Plaintiffand 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 without notice.
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: Oq-.-17-ol
Defendant
DALE T. LEHMAN,
LISA K. LEHMAN,
Plaintiff
Defendant
1N THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 01-206 CIVIL TERM
IN LAW - DIVORCE
WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REQUEST
ENTRY OF A DIVORCE DECREE
UNDER SECTION 3301(e) 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 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 tree 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.
Dat :
Defendant
MARITAL PROPERTY SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT, made and concluded this J_~ day of ~-~ ,2001, by
and between DALE T. LEHMAN, (hereinafter referred to as "HUSBAND")
- AND -
LISA K. LEHMAN, (hereinafter referred to as "WIFE").
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, the parties are HUSBAND and WIFE; and
WHEREAS, unfortunate and irreconcilable differences have arisen between the parties by
reasons of which continued cohabitation as husband and wife has been rendered impossible; and
WHEREAS, the parties have made full disclosure to each other of their assets and liabilities,
and have agreed on a settlement of all property rights and differences existing between them; and
WHEREAS, it is the desire of the parties, after long and careful consideration, to amicably
adjust, compromise and settle all property rights and all rights in, to or against each other's property
or estate, including property heretofore or subsequently acquired by either party, and to settle all
disputes existing between them, including any and all claims for WIFE'S and/or HUSBAND'S
maintenance and/or for spousal support, alimony pendente lite, alimony, counsel fees and expenses,
and equitable distribution;
WHEREAS, Dale T. Lehman is represented by David T. Kluz, Esquire. Lisa K. Lehman is
not represented. Each party has had the opportunity to review this Agreement in its entirety; and
WHEREAS, the parties intend this Agreement to be a full and complete Marital Property
Settlement Agreement, providing for the absolute and final settlement of all their respective marital
and property rights and all claims for spousal support, alimony pendente lite, alimony, counsel fees
and expenses, and equitable distribution of marital property.
NOW, THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the mutual benefits to be derived by the
parties and intending to be legally bound hereby, the parties hereby covenant and agree as follows:
1. PERSONAL PROPERTY: HUSBAND warrants and represents to WIFE, and
WIFE warrants and represents to HUSBAND, that they have effected a fair and equitable division
of all marital property of the parties, and that any and all marital property, except as expressly
provided herein, presently in possession of WIFE shall be the property of WIFE, and that any and
all marital property, except as expressly provided herein, presently in possession of HUSBAND shall
be the property solely of HUSBAND.
WIFE will retain the cash and accounts in her possession when cohabitation ceased. Wife
shall make sole claim to any IRS refund due from payment of 2000 Federal Income Tax. WIFE shall
keep fttrniture and appliances in her possession which were part of the marital dwelling. WIFE shall
have sole possession of her Longeberger basket collection·
HUSBAND shall retain all remaining furnishings and appliances. Any and all burial plots
owned by the parties shall become the exclusive property of HUSBAND. HUSBAND shall have
ownership of his weapon collection and the Outdoor World membership.
HUSBAND will pay to wife at the time of the entry of the final decree, or as soon thereafter
as is practicable, the sum $ 5,000.00.
WIFE will transfer title ownership of the 1993 Chevy Truck to HUSBAND. HUSBAND will
transfer title ownership of the 1994 Chevy Corsica to WIFE.
2. REAL ESTATE: The parties are title owners of two separate properties. WIFE
shall receive the Cedar Street property or the proceeds therefrom. HUSBAND shall retain
possession and sole ownership of the 844 Old York Road property or the proceeds therefrom.
3. CUSTODY OF MINOR CHILDREN: There are two children of the marriage.
Both Robert Thomas (D.O.B. 7/! 0/83) and Amanda Faye (D.O.B. 4/24/87) will remain residing with
HUSBAND. This Agreement makes no other provision for custody, support and visitation of the
children. Both parties pledge their best efforts toward the best interests of the children.
4. ATTORNEY'S FEES: Each party shall be responsible to pay for their own
counsel fees and other costs relating to this Divorce action.
5. DEBTS AND INDEMNIFICATION: HUSBAND and WIFE represent and
warrant to each other that except as provided herein, neither one has contracted or will in the future
contract any debts, charges, or liabilities whatsoever for which the other party or their property or
their estates shall or may be or become liable or responsible, will at all times keep each other free,
harmless and indemnified against and from any and all debts and liabilities heretofore or hereafter
contracted or incurred by the other, except as expressly provided in this Agreement.
6. PENSIONS: WIFE is employed by Carlisle Bureau Water Department.
HUSBAND is employed by Bob's Tire and Auto Service. HUSBAND and WIFE agree to waive
any right, title and interest in any pension, retirement or profit sharing, IRA or similar plan of the
other including, but not limited to WIFE's accounts at American Funds, reflecting earnings from
employment with her father and retirement benefits from the Carlisle Area School District. This
waiver also includes, but is not limited to HUSBAND's account at CUNA Brokerage reflecting
earnings from Sheaffer Brothers and HUSBAND's Prudential account.
7. MUTUAL RELEASE: Subject to the provisions of this Agreement, each party
has released, 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 all causes of actions, claims, rights or demands whatsoever, in law or equity, which either of
the parties ever had, now have or can have at any time against the other, specifically including rights
or claims to spousal support, alimony, alimony pendente lite, counsel fees and expenses, and
equitable distribution of marital property, except for any cause of action for divorce f~om the bonds
of matrimony and any cause of action for breach of any provision of this Agreement.
The parties hereto expressly relinquish and waive any and all rights that they may have now
or in the furore to claim and/or obtain spousal support, alimony pendente lite, alimony, counsel fees
and expenses or equitable distribution of property.
8. ESTATE RELEASE: 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 now have or hereafter acquire, under the present or 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 property
under equitable distribution, right to take in intestacy, right to take against the will of the other, and
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 all such interest, rights and claims.
9. SEPARATION: It shall 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 fi.om time to time
choose or determine fit.
10. FULL DISCLOSURE: 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 all assets of any
nature whatsoever in which such party of every type whatsoever and all other facts relating to the
subject matter of this Agreement.
11. NO INTERFERENCE: Each party shall be flee fi.om interference, authority and
control, direct and indirect, by the other as fully as if he or she were single or unmarried. Neither
shall molest the other, compel or endeavor to compel, the other to cohabit or dwell with him or her,
or to interfere with friendships, society or acquaintances which either of the parties hereto may
choose or have from this day forward.
12. DOCUMENTS: Each party shall, at the request of the other, execute,
acknowledge and deliver to the other party any documents which may be reasonably necessary to
give full force and effect to this Agreement, including but not limited to, deeds to real estate, titles
to vehicles and account transfer papers.
13. AGREEMENTNOT 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 or 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, 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 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 unenforceability as to all or any part of this Agreement.
14. CONSENTS TO DIVORCE TO BE EXECUTED: HUSBAND and WIFE each
agree to execute Affidavits of Consent to Divorce and Affidavits of Waiver of Counseling
contemporaneously with the execution of this Agreement. It is the intention of both parties to
promptly seek and obtain a Decree in Divorce after the execution of this Agreement.
15. ABSOLUTE AND FINAL SETTLEMENT: The provisions of this Agreement are
intended to consider, determine and distribute all of the assets of the parties hereto as part of the
terms of this Marital Property Settlement Agreement. This Agreement is intended by the parties
hereto to be a valid Marital Property Settlement Agreement, providing for the absolute and final
settlement of their respective property rights and all obligations of spousal support. This agreement
is not intended to be a mere separation agreement. This Agreement contains the entire understanding
of the parties and there are no representations, warranties, covenants or promises other than those
expressly set forth in this Agreement.
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16. VOLUNTARY EXECUTION AND FAIRNESS OF AGREEMENT: Each party
acknowledges that this Agreement has been entered into of his or her own volition, with full
knowledge of the facts and full information as to the legal rights, liabilities and the assets of the
other, and that each believes this Agreement to be reasonable under the circumstances and not the
result of any duress or undue influence.
17. 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 default of the
same or similar nature.
18. SITUS: This Agreement shall be construed and governed in the accordance
with the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
19. INDEPENDENT SEPARATE COVENANTS: It is specifically understood and
agreed by and between the parties hereto that each paragraph hereof shall be deemed to be a separate
and independent covenant and agreement.
If any term, condition, clause or provision bfthis 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.
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20. ENTRY AS PART OF DECREE: It is the intention of the parties that this
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, interlocutory, final or permanent) shall
affect or modify the financial terms of this Agreement. This Agreement shall be embodied in and
made part of any such judgment or decree of final divorce.
21. 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 all attorney's fees, legal costs and expenses incurred by the other in
enforcing their rights under this Agreement.
22. BINDING EFFECT: Each of the parties hereto intends to be legally bound hereby,
and this Agreement shall be binding upon their heirs, personal representatives and assigns of the
respective parties hereto.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have hereunto set their hands and seals the day and
year first above written, each adopting the seal following his or her signature as his or her own.
Witness
DALE T. LEHMAN
DALE T. LEHMAN,
LISA K. LEHMAN,
Plaintiff
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 01-206 CIVIL TERM
IN LAW - 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: January 11, 2001, via reeular mail
(original Verification of Service attached as proof thereof)
3. Date of execution of the Affidavit of Consent required by Section 3301(c) of the
Divorce Code: by Plaintiff on April 17, 2001; by Defendant on April 17, 2001 .
4. Related claims pending: No economic claims pendine
5. Date Plaintiff's Waiver of Notice in § 3301(c) Divorce filed with the Prothonotary:
filed contemporaneously herewith; Date Defendant's Waiver of Notice in § 3301 (c) Divorce filed
with the Prothonotary: filed contemporaneously herewith.
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Date: Davi~d . Kluz ~
Attorney for Plaintiff
IN
THE
OF CUMBERLAND
STATE OF ~
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
COUNTY
PENNSYLVANIA
DALE T. LEHMAN
Plaintiff
Versus
LISA K. LEHMAN
Defendant
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DECREE IN
DIVORCE
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AND NOW ............. 4.n'./ .... ~...~'..'.., ~ .... , it is ordered and
decreed that ...~.e .~', .~e~ ................................. plaintiff,
and .....Lisa. K~. ~e~an ....................................... 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;
NO~
Prothonotary