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GARY L. ROTHSCHILD, ESQUIRE
PA Supreme Court I.D. # 62041
2215 Forest Hills Drive, Suite 35
Harrisburg, PA 17112
Tele. (717) 540-3510
Fax. (717) 540-3512
Glrothlaw@comcast.net
Defendant
STEPHEN E. TRASK,
Plaintiff
V.
LINDA M. TRASK,
Attorney for Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW o
NO. N- : gG,rq lj vi ( Term
: 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. A list of marriage counselors is available in the Office of
the Prothonotary at the Cumberland County Courthouse, One Courthouse Square,
Carlisle, Pennsylvania, 17013.
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. 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.
Lawyer Referral Service
Cumberland County Bar Association
32 S. Bedford Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 249-3166
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GARY L. ROTHSCHILD, ESQUIRE
PA Supreme Court I.D. # 62041
2215 Forest Hills Drive, Suite 35
Harrisburg, PA 17112
Tele. (717) 540-3510
Fax. (717) 540-3512
Glrothlaw@comcast.net
Attorney for Plaintiff
STEPHEN E. TRASK, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. CIVIL ACTION -LAW
NO. o9? N. s'9
LINDA M. TRASK,
Defendant : IN DIVORCE
COMPLAINT IN DIVORCE
UNDER SECTION 3301 (C) OR 3301(D) OF THE DIVORCE CODE
AND NOW COMES the above named Plaintiff by his attorney, Gary L. Rothschild,
Esquire, and seeks to obtain a decree in Divorce from the above n amed Defendant, upon the
grounds hereinafter more fully set forth:
COUNT I - DIVORCE
1. Plaintiff is Stephen E. Trask, who currently resides at 236 E. Main Street,
Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17055, having so resided since July, 2009.
2. Defendant is Linda M. Trask, who currently resides at 10 Belvedere Drive,
Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17055, having so resided since January,
1998.
3. Plaintiff and Defendant are sui juris and have been bona fide residents in the
Commonwealth for at least six months immediately previous to the filing of this Complaint.
4. The Plaintiff and Defendant were married on October 3, 1992, in Cumberland County,
Pennsylvania.
5. The 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.
6. There has been no prior action for divorce or annulment between the parties.
7. The marriage is irretrievably broken.
8. The Defendant is not a member of the Armed Services of the United States or any of
its allies.
9. The Plaintiff and Defendant are both citizens of the United States.
10. Plaintiff requests the court to enter a decree of divorce.
WHEREFORE, the Plaintiff prays your Honorable Court to:
a) enter a Decree in Divorce from the bonds of matrimony, and
b) such other relief as the Court may deem equitable and just.
Respectfully submitted,
Date: 110/ By:
Gary . Rothschild, Esquire
Supreme Court I.D. No. 62041
2215 Forest Hills Drive, Suite 35
Northwood Office Center
Harrisburg, PA 17112
(717) 540-3510
Attorney for Plaintiff
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VERIFICATION
I verify that the statements made in this Complaint 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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Barbara Sumple-Sullivan, Esquire
Supreme Court #32317 2010 JAN 19 AM 8: 4 4
549 Bridge Street
New Cumberland, PA 17070
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON MOW A
STEPHEN E. TRASK,
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. NO. 09 - 8659
LINDA M. TRASK, CIVIL ACTION -LAW
Defendant DIVORCE
PRAECIPE TO ENTER APPEARANCE
Please enter my appearance on behalf of Defendant, Linda M. Trask in the above-captioned
matter.
Dated: January 14, 2010
Barbara pl -Sullivan, Esquire
549 Bridge Street
New Cumberland, PA 17070
(717) 774-1445
Supreme Court I.D. 32317
Attorney for Defendant
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Barbara Sumple-Sullivan, Esquire
Supreme Court #32317
549 Bridge Street
New Cumberland, PA 17070
(717) 774-1445
STEPHEN E. TRASK, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v. NO. 09 - 8659
LINDA M. TRASK, CIVIL ACTION -LAW
Defendant DIVORCE
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, BARBARA SUMPLE-SULLIVAN, ESQUIRE, do hereby certify that on this date, I
served a true and correct copy of Praecipe to Enter Appearance, in the above-captioned matter
upon the following individual(s), by United States first-class mail, postage prepaid, addressed as
follows:
Gary L. Rothschild, Esquire
2215 Forest Hills Drive, Suite 35
Harrisburg, PA 17112
DATE: January 14, 2010
t' Barbara Sumple-Sullivan, Esquire
549 Bridge Street
New Cumberland, PA 17070-1931
(717) 774-1445
Supreme Court I.D. 32317
Attorney for Defendant
GARY L. ROTHSCHILD, ESQUIRE Attorney for Plaintiff
PA Supreme Court I.D. # 62041
2215 Forest Hills Drive, Suite 35
Harrisburg, PA 17112
e-mail address: Glrothlaw@comcast.net
Tele. (717) 540-3510, Fax. (717) 540-3512
STEPHEN E. TRASK, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYANIA
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V. CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 09-8659 CIVIL TERM = = ` 'J
LINDA M. TRASK,
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AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE
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I, Gary L. Rothschild, Esquire, being duly sworn according to law, depose and say that I
served a copy of the Complaint in Divorce, in the above-captioned matter, by depositing it in the
United States mail, return receipt requested, addressed as follows:
Ms. Linda M. Trask
10 Belvedere Drive
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
The return receipt card is attached hereto as evidence of servic.
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Date: By: r'Gary ' . Rothschild, Esquire
Pa. Supr. Court I.D. No. 62041
2215 Forest Hills Drive, Suite 35
Northwood Office Center
Harrisburg, PA 17112
(717) 540-3510
Attorney for Plaintiff
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GARY L. ROTHSCHILD, ESQUIRE
PA Supreme Court I.D. # 62041
2215 Forest Hills Drive, Suite 35
Harrisburg, PA 17112
e-mail address: Glrothlaw@comcast.net
Tele. (717) 540-3510, Fax. (717) 540-3512
Attorney for Plaintiff
STEPHEN E. TRASK,
Plaintiff
V.
LINDA M. TRASK,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION -LAW
NO. 09-8659 CIVIL TERM
IN DIVORCE
¦ Complete Items 1, 2, and 3. Also complete A. SIgnatqje
Item 4 If Restricted Delivery is desired. X ? Agent
¦ Print your name and address on the reverse
so that we can return the cans to you. B. Rec by ( printed Name) C. Date of Delivery
¦ Attach this card to the back of the.mailpiece, -Fr-
or on the front if space permits.
D. Is delivery address different from item 1? Yes
It Article Addressed to: If YES, enter delivery address below: ? No
Ms. Linda M. Trask
10 Belvedere Drive 3. Service Type
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055 )CCertleed Mail ? Express mail
? Registered ? Return Receipt for Merchandise
? Insured mail ? C.O.D.
4. Restricted Delivery? (Extra Fee) )eYes
2. Article Number
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PS Form 3811, February 2004 Domestic Return Receipt
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SERVICE OF DIVORCE COMPLAINT
Barbara Sumple-Sullivan, Esquire
Supreme Court #32317
549 Bridge Street
New Cumberland, PA 17070
(717)774-1445
STEPHEN E. TRASK,
Plaintiff
v.
LINDA M. TRASK,
Defendant
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CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 09 - 8659
CIVIL ACTION -LAW
DIVORCE
DEFENDANT'S ANSWER TO COMPLAINT IN DIVORCE
AND COUNTERCLAIM
COUNT I -DIVORCE
1. Admitted.
2. Admitted.
3. Admitted.
4. Admitted.
5. Denied. Defendant is without the knowledge as to form a belief as to the truth
of this averment.
6. Admitted.
7. Admitted.
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8. Admitted.
9. Admitted.
10. Admitted.
WHEREFORE, Defendant requests this Court enter a divorce decree in her favor
in accordance with the Pennsylvania Divorce Code.
COUNTERCLAIM OF
DEFENDANT/COUNTERCLAIM PLAINTIFF
COUNT I
FAULT DIVORCE
11. Paragraphs 1 through 12 of Defendant/Counterclaim Plaintiff's Answer to
Complaint in Divorce and Counterclaim are incorporated herein by reference.
12. Defendant/Counterclaim Plaintiff is the innocent and injured party, and
Plaintiff/Counterclaim Defendant has committed marital misconduct in the
form of indignities/adultery against Defendant/Counterclaim Plaintiff.
WHEREFORE, Defendant/Counterclaim Plaintiff requests this Court enter a
divorce decree in her favor in accordance with the Pennsylvania Divorce Code.
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COUNT II
EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTION
13. The averments in paragraphs 1 through 12 of Defendant/Counterclaim
Plaintiffs Complaint are incorporated herein by reference thereto.
14. The Defendant/Counterclaim Plaintiff requests the Court to equitably divide,
distribute or assign the marital property between the parties in such proportion
as the Court deems just after consideration of all relevant factors.
WHEREFORE, Defendant/Counterclaim Plaintiff requests this Court to equitably
divide said property in accordance with § 3501 of the Pennsylvania Divorce Code.
COUNT III
SUPPORT, ALIMONY PENDENTE LITE AND ALIMONY
15. Paragraphs 1 through 14 of Defendant/Counterclaim Plaintiff's Answer to
Complaint in Divorce and Counterclaim are incorporated herein by reference.
16. Defendant(Counterclaim Plaintiff requests the Court to enter an order granting
support, alimony pendente lite and alimony to Defendant/Counterclaim
Plaintiff as the Court deems reasonable pursuant to Sections 3701 and 3702 of
the Divorce Code of 1980, together with any amendments thereto.
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17. Defendant/Counterclaim Plaintiff lacks sufficient assets to provide for her
reasonable needs and is unable to support herself fully through appropriate
employment.
18. Plaintiff/Counterclaim Plaintiff has sufficient assets to provide continuing
support, alimony pendente lite and alimony for Defendant/Counterclaim
Plaintiff.
WHEREFORE, Defendant/Counterclaim Plaintiff requests an award of Support,
Alimony and Alimony Pendente Lite.
COUNT IY
ATTORNEY'S FEES AND COSTS
19. Paragraphs 1 through 18 of Defendant/Counterclaim Plaintiffs Answer to
Complaint in Divorce and Counterclaim are incorporated herein by reference.
20. Defendant/Counterclaim Plaintiff is unable to sustain herself during the course
of this litigation and has employed Barbara Sumple-Sullivan, Esquire as
caunsel, but is unable to pay the necessary and reasonable attorney's fees for
said counsel, and the necessary and reasonable costs and expenses.
WHEREFORE, Defendant/Counterclaim Plaintiff requests an award of
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attorney's fees and expenses.
WHEREFORE, Defendant/Counterclaim Plaintiff, Linda M. Trask, prays this
Honorable Court to enter judgment:
A. Awarding Defendant/Counterclaim Plaintiff a decree in divorce;
B. Equitably distributing the marital property;
C. Awarding Defendant/Counterclaim Plaintiff support, alimony and alimony
pendente liter
D. Awarding Defendant/Counterclaim Plaintiff counsel fees, costs and
expenses; and
E. Awarding other relief as the Court deems just and reasonable.
Respectfully submitted,
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DATE: September 17, 2010 ~ ~~%' ~ ~_
Barbara Sumple-Sullivan, Esquire
549 Bridge Street
New Cumberland, PA 17070-1931
(717) 774-1445
Supreme Court I.D. 32317
Attorney for Defendant
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Barbara Sumple-Sullivan, Esquire
Supreme Court #32317
549 Bridge Street
New Cumberland, PA 17070
(717) 774-1445
STEPHEN E. TRASK, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Plaintiff :CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
LINDA M. TRASK,
Defendant
NO. 09 - 8659
CNIL ACTION -LAW
DIVORCE
VERIFICATION
I, Linda M. Trask, hereby certify that the facts set forth in the foregoing Pleading are true
and correct to the best of my knowledge, information and belief. I understand that any false
statements made herein are subject to penalties of 18 Pa. C.S.A. Section 4904 relating to
unsworn falsification to authorities.
Dated: - - ~ o ~~ , ~'-~ l~t~c~l~~
INDA M. TRASK
Barbara Sumple-Sullivan, Esquire
Supreme Court #32317
549 Bridge Street
New Cumberland, PA 17070
(717)774-1445
STEPHEN E. TRASK, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Plaintiff :CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v• NO. 09 - 8659
LINDA M. TRASK, :CIVIL ACTION -LAW
Defendant :DIVORCE
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Barbara Sumple-Sullivan, Esquire, do hereby certify that on this date, I served a true
and correct copy of the foregoing Answer to Complaint in Divorce and Counterclaim in the
above-captioned matter upon the following individual(s) by first class mail, postage prepaid,
addressed as follows:
Steven Howell, Esquire
619 Bridge Street
New Cumberland, PA
DATED: September 17, 2010
r Barbara Sumple-Sullivan, Esquire
Attorney for Defendant
549 Bridge Street
New Cumberland, PA 17070-1931
(717) 774-1445
Supreme Court I.D. No. 32317
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STEPHEN E. TRASK,
Plaintiff
V.
LINDA M. TRASK,
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION -LAW
NO. 09-8659 CIVIL TERM
: IN DIVORCE
Defendant
PRAECIPE FOR WITHDRAWAL AND ENTRY OF APPEARANCE
To the Prothonotary:
Please withdraw the appearance of the undersigned as counsel for the Plaintiff in the
above-captioned matter.
Date: ?lz, 12,01e)
Garyx. Rothschild, Esquire
PA Supreme Court I.D. No. 62041
2215 Forest Hills Drive, Suite 35
Northwood Office Center
Harrisburg, PA 17112
Tele. (717) 540-3510
Please enter my appearance as counsel for the Plaintiff in the above-captioned matter.
Date: 9 L 4 7/t O
New Cumberland, PA 17070
Tele. (717) 770-1277
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PA Supreme Court I.D. No. 62063
619 Bridge Street
STEPHEN E. TRASK
Plaintiff
V.
LINDA M. TRASK
Defendant
20,12 MAR 30 PH !: 1
UMBERLAND ti'OU
PENNSYLVANILA
IN THE COURT OF COMMON
PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND
COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 09-8659 CIVIL TERM
IN DIVORCE
MOTION FOR APPOINTMENT OF MASTER
Stephen E. Trask, Plaintiff, moves the court to appoint a master with respect to the following
claims:
X Divorce
_Annulment
X Alimony
X Alimony Pendente Lite
X Distribution of Property
-Support
X Counsel Fees
X Costs and Expenses
and in support of the motion states:
1. Discovery is complete as to the claim (s) for which the appointment of a master is requested.
2. The plaintiff has appeared in the action by his / her attorney, Steven Howell, Esquire
3. The statutory ground (s) for divorce are
3301(c), 3301(d)
4. Delete the inapplicable paragraph (s): A X B X C _
a. The action is not contested.
b. An agreement has been reached with respect to the following claims:
c. The action is contested with respect to the following claims:
Divorce, distribution of property, alimony, counsel fees, alimony pendente lite,
costs and expenses.
The action does not involve complex issues of law or fact.
The hearing is expected to take One (1) day (s).
Additional information, if any, relevant to the motion:
None.
Date: 3 XY) t Z
rney f laintiff
Steven Howell, Esquire
ORDER APPOINTING MASTER
AND NOW , 20 , Esquire,
is appointed master with respect to the following claims:
By the court,
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STEPHEN E. TRASK
Plaintiff
V.
LINDA M. TRASK
Defendant
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CUMBERLAND CUU T' `
PENNSYLVANIA
IN THE COURT OF COMMON
PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND
COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 09-8659 CIVIL TERM
IN DIVORCE
MOTION FOR APPOINTMENT OF MASTER
Stephen E. Trask, Plaintiff, moves the court to appoint a master with respect to the following
claims:
X Divorce X Distribution of Property
-Annulment -Support
X Alimony X Counsel Fees
X Alimony Pendente Lite X Costs and Expenses
and in support of the motion states:
1. Discovery is complete as to the claim (s) for which the appointment of a master is requested.
2. The plaintiff has appeared in the action by his / her attorney, Steven Howell, Esquire
3. The statutory ground (s) for divorce are
3301(c), 3301(d)
4. Delete the inapplicable paragraph (s): A X B X C -
a. The action is not contested.
b. An agreement has been reached with respect to the following claims:
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c. The action is contested with respect to the following claims: rn v
Divorce, distribution of property, alimony, counsel fees, alimon ente'ite," c
costs and expenses.'
5. The action does not involve complex issues of law or fact.
6. The hearing is expected to take One (1) day (s). ? p
7. Additional information, if any, relevant to the motion:
None.
Date: _3 A::y2 Z- .?
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Steven Howell, Esquire
ORDER APPOINTING MASTER
AND NOW &/ta;L , 20 A , f y? t E quire,
is appointed master with respect to the following claims: j:Q? aA-i
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STEPHEN E. TRASK, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
PLAINTIFF CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
VS.
LINDA M. TRASK, NO. 2009 - 8659 CIVIL TERM - ?
DEFENDANT CIVIL ACTION - DIVORCE ,.rra
PLAINTIFF' S PRE-TRIAL STATEMENT '
ASSETS OF THE PARTIES '
Description of Property Owners' Names Marital Value
10 Belvedere Drive Husband $10,000.00 *
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
2 IRAs both at RBS Husband $10,000.00
Wife $10,000.00
Commerce/Metro H and W $ 2,000.00**
1999 Chevrolet Express H $ 2,180.00***
1999 Mercedes ML SUV H $ 5,180.00***
2002 Mercedes CLK Sedan H $ 8,645.00***
Household Contents H and W $10,000.00****
Husband's Personal Property H $ 3,000.00
* Purchased for $135,000.00 in January 1997. Present loan with GMAC Mortgage
is approximately $125,000.00. Present value estimated to be $160,000.00 according to
real estate agents who have looked at the property. Property was left in a filthy and
deplorable condition by Wife which Husband paid to clean up with five (5) 20 and 30
yard dumpsters. Property not yet listed for sale because Wife will be unlikely to
cooperate in any reasonable way. Wife even removed landscaping and left holes in the
front yard as a final act to dissipate the home's value. Husband has spent $15,000.00 to
$20,000.00 to simply restore the home to a marketable condition after Wife "trashed" the
home. When Husband entered the home in December 2011/January 2012 after Wife
moved to a rental property he found sweet potatoes rotting on the kitchen floor. Husband
must be reimbursed for his costs in cleaning up the property and then the balance is
available for equitable distribution.
** At the time of separation the parties had a joint account. Husband deposited his
entire paycheck into this account after they separated in October 2008 and Wife enjoyed
complete and unfettered access to the account for approximately twelve (12) months until
the Fall of 2009 when the Divorce Complaint was filed. Husband lived off his
inheritance during this period because his entire paycheck went to Wife.
*** Values at time of separation. Wife used and abused the 1999 Van and 1999
Mercedes SUV from the time of separation in October 2008 until she recently abandoned
the vehicles. Husband retrieved one vehicle from the garage where she had left it
abandoned.
* * * * Wife took all contents (washing machine, dryer, chest freezer) of the home when
she moved to the rental in December 2011.
Plaintiff reserves the right to submit a vehicle appraiser and/or the NADA blue book
value or real estate/personal property appraiser in advance of trial.
NON-MARITAL PROPERTY
Description of Property
Husband's Inheritance from Diane K. Trask who passed away in 2007. All funds from
the inheritance have been kept separate and in Husband's name alone.
236 East Main Street Husband $190,000.00 (Present)
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
Purchased entirely with inheritance funds in 2008 for approximately $230,000.00.
Husband resides in this home at the present time.
PROPERTY TRANSFERRED
Description of Property
Husband's friend was added to the deed for the non-marital home located at 236 East
Main Street, Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania.
LIABILITIES
Description of Property Creditor's Name Debtors' Names Amount
Marital Home Mortgage GMAC Husband $125,000.00
WITNESSES
Stephen E. Trask on direct testimony will testify as to the matters set forth in the
Inventory, Pleadings, Discovery and this Pre-Trial Statement.
Linda M. Trask will be called as if on cross-examination as to the matters set forth in the
Inventory, Pleadings, Discovery and this Pre-Trial Statement.
Plaintiff reserves the right to supplement this list prior to time of trial including the
services of a personal property appraiser for the household contents.
PARTIES' INCOME
The parties' income is set forth in a separate action before Domestic Relations
and is attached hereto as Exhibit "A". It is worth noting that - as an example of Wife's
intransigence - when the Support Master in June 2011 calculated his award he assumed
Husband would receive all three children as exemptions. Wife took it upon herself to take
the exemptions in April 2012 claiming that the Order did not expressly award the
exemptions to Husband so clearly she was entitled to take this action. This resulted in a
series of pleadings which were completely unnecessary if Wife and her counsel simply
acknowledged that a typographical omission from the Order (in the face of clear evidence
that the calculation sheets allocated the exemptions to Husband) should not form the
basis for a "gotcha" moment. Unfortunately this is the history of the case. The end result
of Wife's actions is that the parties will have to conduct a new examination of the 2011
income resulting in thousands of - unnecessary - legal fees.
PLAINTIFF'S EXPENSES
Plaintiff will complete and submit an Income and Expense Statement prior to the
time of trial.
EXHIBIT LIST
Aside from the documents attached hereto, Plaintiff reserves the right to introduce
in direct or cross examination any documents exchanged during discovery in this matter.
PROPOSED RESOLUTION
1. Equitable distribution of all marital assets as set forth above to Wife in the
ratio of 55% to Wife versus 45% to Husband.
2. Wife does not require anv alimony as Husband has provided ample support
for her to complete her education.
An award of $6,000.00 in Husband's counsel fees for Wife's intransigence
throughout the case.
4. Wife's reimbursement to Husband of all fees he incurred to clean up the
marital home she occupied from the Fall of 2008.
Wife's reimbursement to Husband of/2 of the mortgage, taxes, insurance,
utilities and upkeep for the marital home since she moved out in December
2011. The monthly mortgage/taxes/insurance/utilities and upkeep is
approximately $1,750.00 per month.
Respectfully submitted,
By:
St en Howell, Esejuye
owell Law Firm
619 Bridge Street
New Cumberland, PA 17070
Supreme Court I.D. 62063
(717) 770-1277
Plaintiff's Counsel
Certificate of Service
I hereby certify that on the date set forth below a true and correct copy of the
foregoing document was served upon the party/parties set forth below by postage prepaid,
first class United States Mail addressed as follows:
Barbara Sumple-Sullivan, Esquire
549 Bridge Street
New Cumberland, PA 17070
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Date: June 21, 2012
LINDA M. TRASK, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. : DOMESTIC RELATIONS SECTION
STEPHEN E. TRASK, PACSES NO. 409112021
Defendant DOCKET NO. 944 SUPPORT 2010
INTERIM ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this 16th day of June, 2011, upon consideration of the Support Master's
Report and Recommendation, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit "A", it is ordered
and decreed as follows:
A. For the period of October 22, 2010 through December 31, 2010, the Defendant shall
pay to the Pennsylvania State Collection and Disbursement Unit as support for his
children, Ian A. Trask, born June 28, 1995, Meredith M. Trask, born June 18, 1997,
and Deirdre Q. Trask, born December 9, 1998, the sum of $2,606.00 per month.
B. Effective January 1, 2011 the Defendant shall pay to the Pennsylvania State
Collection and Disbursement Unit for support of said children the sum of $2,702.00
per month.
C. For the period of October 22, 2010 through December 31, 2010 the Ue f endarA shall
pay to the Pennsylvania State Collection and Disbursement Unit as usal sJ*or-t
the sum of $2,874.00 per month.
D. Effective January 1, 2011 the Defendant shall pay to the Pennsylvanij tate 0-
Collection and Disbursement Unit as spousal support the sum of $3,1:. per-O
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E. The Defendant is given a credit towards arrears in the amount of $6,8b` k. --J
F. The Defendant shall pay to the Pennsylvania State Collection and Disbursement Unit
the additional amount of $500.00 per month on arrears.
G. The Defendant shall provide health insurance coverage for the benefit of his wife and
children as is available to him through employment or other group coverage at a
reasonable cost.
H. The monthly support obligation includes cash medical support in the amount of
$250.00 annually for unreimbursed medical expenses incurred for said spouse and
children. Unreimbursed medical expenses of the spouse and children that exceed
$250.00 annually shall be allocated between the parties. The party seeking allocation
of unreimbursed medical expenses must provide documentation of expenses to the
other party no later than March 31" of the year following the calendar year in which
the final medical bill to be allocated was received. The unreimbursed medical
expenses are to be paid as follows: 94% by Defendant and 6% by Plaintiff.
Counseling expenses for the children shall be included as unreimbursed medical
expenses.
IMPORTANT LEGAL NOTICE
PARTIES MUST WITHIN SEVEN DAYS INFORM THE DOMESTIC
RELATIONS SECTION AND THE OTHER PARTIES, IN WRITING, OF ANY
MATERIAL CHANGE IN CIRCUMSTANCES RELEVANT TO THE LEVEL OF
SUPPORT OR THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE SUPPORT ORDER, INCLUDING,
BUT NOT LIMITED TO, LOSS OR CHANGE OF INCOME OR EMPLOYMENT AND
CHANGE OF PERSONAL ADDRESS OR CHANGE OF ADDRESS OF ANY CHILD
RECEIVING SUPPORT. A PARTY WHO WILLFULLY FAILS TO REPORT A
MATERIAL CHANGE IN CIRCUMSTANCES MAY BE ADJUDGED IN CONTEMPT
OF COURT, AND MAY BE FINED OR IMPRISONED.
PENNSYLVANIA LAW PROVIDES THAT ALL SUPPORT ORDERS SHALL
BE REVIEWED AT LEAST ONCE EVERY THREE (3) YEARS IF SUCH REVIEW IS
REQUESTED BY ONE OF THE PARTIES. IF YOU WISH TO REQUEST A
REVIEW AND ADJUSTMENT OF YOUR ORDER, YOU MUST DO THE
FOLLOWING: CALL YOUR ATTORNEY. AN UNREPRESENTED PERSON WHO
WANTS TO MODIFY (ADJUST) A SUPPORT ORDER SHOULD CONTACT THE
DOMESTIC RELATIONS SECTION. ALL CHARGING ORDERS FOR SPOIL'
SUPPORT AND ALIMONY PENDENTE LITE, INCLUDING UNALLOCATED
ORDERS FOR CHILD AND SPOUSAL SUPPORT OR CHILD SUPPORT AND
ALIMONY PENDENTE LITE, SHALL TERMINATE UPON DEATH OF THE PAYEE.
A MANDATORY INCOME ATTACHMENT WILL ISSUE UNLESS THE
DEFENDANT IS NOT IN ARREARS IN PAYMENT IN AN AMOUNT EQUAL TO OR
GREATER THAN ONE MONTH'S SUPPORT OBLIGATION AND (1) THE COURT
FINDS THAT THERE IS GOOD CAUSE NOT TO REQUIRE IMMEDIATE INCOME
WITHHOLDING; OR (2) A WRITTEN AGREEMENT IS REACHED BETWEEN THE
PARTIES WHICH PROVIDES FOR AN ALTERNATE ARRANGEMENT,
UNPAID ARREARAGE BALANCES MAY BE REPORTED TO CREDIT
AGENCIES. ON AND AFTER THE DATE IT IS DUE, EACH UNPAID SUPPORT
PAYMENT SHALL CONSTITUTE, BY OPERATION OF LAW, A JUDGMENT
AGAINST YOU, AS WELL AS A LIEN AGAINST REAL PROPERTY. IT IS
FURTHER ORDERED THAT, UPON PAYOR'S FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THIS
ORDER, PAYOR MAY BE ARRESTED AND BROUGHT BEFORE THE COURT
FOR A CONTEMPT HEARING; PAYO'R'S WAGES, SALARY, COMMISSIONS,
AND/OR INCOME MAY BE ATTACHED IN ACCORDANCE WITH LAW. PAYOR IS
RESPONSIBLE FOR COURT COSTS AND FEES.
The parties are hereby advised that they may file written exceptions to the Support
Master's Report and Recommendation within twenty (20) days of this order. Exceptions
shall conform with the requirements of Rule 1910.12(f), Pa. R.C.P. If written exceptions are
filed by any party, the other party may file exceptions within twenty (20) days of the date of
service of the original exceptions. If no exceptions are filed within twenty (20) days of this
interim order, this order shall then constitute a final order.
By the Court,%
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Cc: Linda M. Trask
Stephen E. Trask
Barbara Sumple-Sullivan, Esquire
For the Plaintiff
Steven Howell, Esquire
For the Defendant
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LINDA M. TRASK,
Plaintiff
V.
STEPHEN E. TRASK,
Defendant
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: DOMESTIC RELATIONS SECTION
PACSES NO. 409112021
DOCKET NO. 944 SUPPORT 2010
SUPPORT MASTER'S REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION
Following a hearing held before the undersigned Support Master on May 26, 2011,
the following report and recommendation are made:
FINDINGS OF FACT
1. The Plaintiff is Linda M. Trask, who resides at 10 Belvedere Drive, Mechanicsburg,
Pennsylvania.
2. The Defendant is Stephen E. Trask, who resides at 63 Hellam Drive, Mechanicsburg,
Pennsylvania.
3. The parties were married on October 3, 1992.
4. The parties are the parents of three minor children, Ian A. Trask, born June 28, 1995,
Meredith M. Trask, born June. 18, 1997, and Deirdre Q. Trask, born December 9,
1998, all of whom reside with the Plaintiff.
5. The parties separated on October 12, 2008.
6, On October 22, 2010 the Plaintiff filed a complaint for spousal and child support
7. The Defendant does not contest the Plaintiff's entitlement to spotfs4uppo>
8. The Plaintiff is not currently employed. T c
9. The Plaintiff is 52 years of age.
10. The Plaintiff suffers from Grave's disease , an autoimmune disorder'ich affWts the
thyroid gland. -
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11. The Plaintiff s symptoms include weight l oss, dry eyes, swelling of hands and feet,
tremors, and rapid heartbeat.
12. The Plaintiff takes prescribed medication for her condition.
13. The Plaintiff has not worked full-time outside the home since 1997,
EXHIBIT "A"
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14. The Plaintiff was employed in a clerical capacity by the Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania prior to leaving that employment in 1997.
15. In 2010 the Plaintiff worked part-time as a preschool teacher at St. Peter's Church.
16. The Plaintiff has a bachelor's degree in elementary education but is not certified as a
teacher in Pennsylvania.
17. The Plaintiff began pursuing a master's degree in counseling at Messiah College in
the 2010 spring semester.
18. The Defendant paid the Plaintiff's tuition for the 2010 spring semester.
19. The.Plaintiff's Glasswork is primarily conducted on-line.
20. The Plaintiff devotes approximately 30 hours per week to her educational pursuit.
21. The Plaintiff is on a three-year track to complete her degree.
22. The Defendant is 47 years of age.
23. The Defendant is employed as a financial consultant by RBC Wealth Management.
24. The Defendant had gross earnings in 2010 of $213,022.00.
25. Through the pay period ending May 31, 2011 the Plaintiff has had gross earnings of
$95,786.00 based upon commissions of $105,760.00.
26. Deducted from the Defendant's commissions are monthly payments totaling
$2,294.00 made to two other RBC employees who assist the Defendant in his work.
27. In 2010 the Defendant had capital gains of approximately $52,000.00.
28. In 2010 the Defendant had interest and dividend income of approximately $3,620.00.
29. The Plaintiff resides in the marital residence.
30. The residence is titled in the Defendant's name only and is subject to a mortgage also
in his name.
31. The Plaintiff pays the monthly mortgage, which includes taxes and insurance, in the
amount of $1,137.00.
32. The three children receive counseling and the youngest child is undergoing
orthodontic treatment.
33. The Defendant pays $822.00 per month in health insurance premiums covering
himself, his wife, and the children.
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34. The Defendant paid the mortgage on the marital residence during the months of
October through December, 2010.
35. The Defendant made direct cash payments to the Plaintiff totaling approximately
$4,211.00.'
DISCUSSION
Both parents have an obligation to support their children in accordance with their
relative incomes and ability to pay. Depp v. Holland, 636 A.2d 204 (Pa. Super. 1994). In
determining a parent's ability to support his or her children, the focus is on earning capacity,
not on actual earnings. Mooney v. Doutt, 766 A.2d 1271 (Pa. Super. 2001). A party's
earning capacity is that amount he or she can realistically be expected to earn under the
circumstances considering his or her age, health, physical and mental condition, education
and training. Riley v. Foley, 783 A.2d 807 (Pa. Super. 2001).
The Plaintiff has no current income. The Plaintiff is enrolled full-time in a master's
degree program at Messiah College. The program is conducted primarily on-line. She
devotes at least 30 hours per week to her educational pursuit. Although she suffers from an
autoimmune disorder, no testimony was presented that supports her argument that her
condition precludes her from gainful employment. She is a college graduate with prior
clerical experience and minimal experience as a preschool teacher. She is proficient with a
computer. Under these circumstances an earning capacity of $628.00 per month will be
imputed to her based upon 20 hours of work per week at $7.25 per hour. Withatax-fihng
status of head of household, the Plaintiff's net monthly earning capacity is $818.00.2
In 2010 the Defendant had gross annual earnings of $213,022.00, capital gains of
$52,010.00, and income from interest and dividends of $3,620,00. The capital gain income
was a one-time unusual event that is not expected to reoccur. For support purposes it will be
prorated through December, 2013 (38 months), thereby adding $1,369.00 per month to, the
Defendant's gross income. The Defendant's total gross monthly income for support
purposes in 2010 is $19,423.00. With a tax filing status of married/separate and three
children claimed as dependency exemptions, and deducting 80% of his monthly health
insurance premium from his gross income pursuant to Pa. R.C.P. 1910.16-6(b)(4), the
Defendant had net monthly income for support purposes in 2010 of $13,005.00.3
With combined net monthly income of $13,823.00 the basic requirement for the
support of three children is $2,770.00 per month.4 The Defendant's proportionate share of
that amount is $2,606.00. With the incomes as set forth above and a child support obligation
of $2,606.00, the Defendant's obligation for spousal support is $2,874.00.5
1 The sum of $3,232.00 was paid after the date of filing. The sum of $979.00 was prorated for the period of
October 22 through October 31, 2010.
z See Exhibit "A." Because of the earned income credit, the Plaintiff's net monthly earning capacity exceeds
the gross.
3 See Exhibit "A" for the tax deductions from gross income.
4 See Pa, R.C.P. 191.0.16-3.
3 See Exhibit "B" for the guideline calculation.
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In 2011 the Defendant's average gross monthly income from employment increased
to $19,157.00. Adding the prorated capital gains and the interest/dividend income increases
his total monthly gross income to $20,828.00 and his net. monthly income to $13,869.00. His
child support obligation increases to $2,702;00 and his spousal support obligation increases
to $3,105.00 in 2011.6
The Plaintiff has requested that the Defendant be required to pay her educational
expenses at Messiah College as part of his spousal support obligation. However, she has
cited no authority supporting this request.
The children are all undergoing counseling. The expenses for counseling would be
included as unreimbursed medical expenses.
RECOMMENDATION
A. For the period of October 22, 2010 through December 31, 2010, the Defendant shall
pay to the Pennsylvania State Collection and Disbursement Unit as support for his
children, Ian A. Trask, born June 28, 1995, Meredith M. Trask, born June 18, 1997,
and Deirdre Q. Trask, born December 9, 1998, the sum of $2,606.00 per month.
B. Effective January 1, 2011 the Defendant shall pay to the Pennsylvania State
Collection and Disbursement Unit for support of said children the sum of $2,702.00
per month.
C. For the period of October 22, 2010 through December 31, 2010 the Defendant shall
pay to the Pennsylvania State Collection and Disbursement Unit as spousal support
the sum of $2,874.00 per month.
D. Effective January 1, 2011 the Defendant shall pay to the Pennsylvania State
Collection and Disbursement Unit as spousal support the sum of $3,105.00 per
month.
E. The Defendant is given a credit towards arrears in the amount of $6,864.00.
F. The Defendant shall pay to the Pennsylvania State Collection and Disbursement Unit
the additional amount of $500.00 per month on arrears.
G. The Defendant shall provide health insurance coverage for the benefit of his wife and
children as is available to him through employment or other group coverage at a
reasonable cost.
H. The monthly support obligation includes cash medical support in the amount of
$250.00 annually for unreimbursed medical expenses incurred for said spouse and
children. Unreimbursed medical expenses of the spouse and children that exceed
See Exhibit "C" for the guideline calculation.
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$250,00 annually shall be allocated between the parties. The party seeking allocation
of unreimbursed medical expenses must provide documentation of expenses to the
other party no later than March 31" of the year following the calendar year in which
the final medical bill to be allocated was received. The unreimbursed medical
expenses are to be paid as follows: 94% by Defendant and 6% by Plaintiff.
Counseling expenses for the children shall be included as unreimbursed. medical
expenses.
Date
Michael R. Rundle
Support Master
M.the Court of Coml'on Pleas of Cumberland Bounty, Pennsylvania
Tax Detall Report
Plaintiff Name: Linda M. Trask
Defendant Name: Stephen E. Trask
Docket Number: 944 S 2010
PACSES Case Number: 409112021
Other State ID Number:
Tax Year: Current: 2011
Defendant ff • `'
1. Tax Method 1040 ES Manual
2. Fling Status Single Head of
Household
3. Who Claims the Exemptions Obl igor
4. Number of Exemptions 4 1
5. Monthly Taxable Income $19422.50 $628.00
6. Deductions Method Standard Standard
7. Deduction Amount $483.33 $708.33
8. Exemption Amount $1,233.32 $308.33
9. Income MINUS Deductions and Exemptions $17,705.85 -$388.66
10. Tax on Income $4,584.34 -
11. Child Tax Credit $249.99 _
12. Manual Adjustments to Taxes _
13. Federal Income Taxes $4,334.35 -$250.83
13 a. Earned Income Credit $.17 $2541.$3
14. -lno a Taxes $596.2 $19:28
15. FICA Payments $651.05 $35.49
16. City Where Taxes Apply --Select-- --Select--
17. Local Income Taxes $177.52 $6.28
TOTAL Taxes $5,759.19 -$189.78
SupportCalc 2011
EXHIBIT "A"
In the Court ofb&rmmon Pleas of Cumberland Couhi, Pennsylvania
Support Guideline Worksheet (Revised May 12, 2010)
Rule 19101§:1,1t seq.
Defendant Name: Stephen E. Trask Docket Number: 944 S 2010
PACSES Case Number: 409112021
Plaintiff Name: Linda M. Trask Other Case ID Number:
Defendant Plaintiff
1. Number of Depend
ents in this Case
- 3
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2. Total Gross Monthly Income
$19422.50 _
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j $628.00
3. Less Monthly Deductions 6,417 19 !
-$189.78
-_.....__...__...._.........._._............___........._..._...........-_........._._...._.._._-.__._.....___........_.___......__..__...__
4. Monthly Net Income __..____._
$13,005.31 _
$817
78
Line 2 minus Line 3 ,
5. Combined Total Monthly Net Income
$13
823
09
Amounts on Line 4 Combined ,
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6. Plus Child's Monthly Soc. See. Retirement or Disability Derivative Benefit.
7. Adjusted Combined Total Monthly Net Income _ ? ` __
-8 PRELIMINARY Child Support Obligation based on_Adlusted Income (Line 7) __ __ -
..... _....
9. Less Child's Monthly Social Security Retirement or Disability Derivative _
Benefit Line 6
10. Basic Child Support Obligation f $2
770
00
From Rule 1910.16-3 Basic Child Support Schedule (Tabl@ R@V: S/201 J ,
.
11. Net Income as a Percentage of Combined Amount 94.08 5.92
12. Each Parent's Monthly Share of the Child Support Obligation $2,606.02 i $163.98
13. Adjustment for Shared Custody Rule 1s1o,1s-4 (c? (# of ovemi?hts. I -
14. Adjustment for Child Care Expenses Rule 1910.16-6 a -
15...Adjustmentfor Health Insurance Premiums Rule 1so_1s•s.f..b)....._ ......._.._
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16. A, dlustment for Unreimbursed Medical Expenses Rule 1910.16-6 (c)
17. AdJustment for Additional Expenses Rule 191o.16-6 (d) -
1$. Total .. i. to it Adjustments Line 12 minus Line 13, plus Lines 14,15 16,17 $2,606.02
1$1ewe SoIIt Custody Counterclaim Rule 1910.1s 4 (d) -
20 Obligor's Suppor t Obligation Line 18 minus Line 19,
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$2,606.02
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Prepared by mrr Date: 6/14/2011
Summary Report
S1. PACSES Multiple Family Adjustment -
.... ... .......
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S2 Seousal Suppo?t Award __.. ..... ......... . .. _ ....... .._.$2,874.45_
S3 Adjustment for Excess Mortgage Payments (If Applicable) -
. _._....... ...... ....._ ..
S4. Custodial Parent Spousal Su _
pport Obligation (if Applicable) (-)
S5. Adjusted Support Obligation Monthly: Weekly:
Line 20 (or S1, if applicable) plus Line S2 and S3 minus S4 (if applicable) $5,48-0.47 1.261.33
FAX III RMATIf N Tax Method
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S6 Defenelant - 1040 ES Single __...._ __-4__
S7.. NAl.ntiff ........ .........._......... Manual Head of Household 1
S8. Total Support Amount if Deviating from Guidelines Calculation ( Monthly: ( we idy:
S9. Justification for Deviating from Guidelines Calculation and/or Other Case Comments:
Supportealc 2011
EXHIBIT "B"
In the Court of bulnmon Pleas of Cumberland Couthi, Pennsylvania
Support Guideline Worksheet (Revised May 12, 2010)
Rule_ 1910. t 61 1 et
Defendant Name: Stephen E. Trask Docket Number: 944 S 2010
PACSES Case Number: 409112021
Plaintiff Name: Linda M. Trask Other Case ID Number:
Defendant Ptarrifl
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1 Number of Dependents in this Case
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2. Total Gross Monthly Income
$20827.70 __
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$628.00
3Less Monthly Deductions -_._.._.._.._._...__...______.....W ___..-..____.._._-_._..___..._ __.-_... _......_....__.._....____.....__ $6,958.48 x$189.78_
4. Monthly Net Income
$13,869.22
$817.78
Line 2 minus Line 3
5. Combined Total Monthly Net Income
$14,687.00
Amounts on Line 4 Combined
6. Plus Child's Monthly Soc. Sec. Retirement or Disabilit Derivative Benefit.
7. Adjusted Combined Total Monthly Net Income -
8. PRELIMINARY Child Support Obligation based on Adiusted Income Line 7) Y -
9. Less Child's Monthly Social Security Retirement or Disability Derivative (_) - - -
Benefit Line 6
10. Basic Child Support Obligation $2
861.00
From Rule 1910.16-3 Basic Child Su port Schedule Table Rev. 512010 ,
11. Net Income as a Percentage of Combined Amount 94.43 a 5.57
12. Each Parent's Monthly Share of the Child Support Obligation $2,701.64 ; $159.36
13: Adjustment.for-Shared Custody Rule.191o:.16-4 (.c).. (n of overnights: „ ,? -
......... _.._............_
14. Ad ustment for Child Care Expenses Rule 1910.16-6 (a) -
A. Adjustment-for Health Insurance Premiums Rule 1s10.1s-6 (b) -
16. Adjustment for Unreimbursed Medical Expenses Rule 1910.16-6 (c) -
17. Adlustment for Additional Expenses Ruie 1910.1s_s (dJ ..... _.....- ............................... _...... ........ _ _ . _.._......................
18. Total g§ lon with Adjustments Line 12 minus Line 13, plus Lines 14,15,16,17 .........._ ......__
701.64
jEtess_30l1FC7"tody Counterclaim Rule 1910.16-4 (d)
.... ...... _...... _................ ............. .
20. Obligor's Support Obligation Line 18 minus Line 19, __ $2 701.64
Prepared by mrr Date 6/14/2011
S9. Justification for Deviating from Guidelines Calculation and/or Other Case Comme
SupportCalc 2011
EXHIBIT "C"
STEPHEN E. TRASK IN THE COURT OF COMMON
Plaintiff PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND
COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. CIVIL ACTION-LAW
LINDA M. TRASK NO. 09-8659 CIVIL TERM
Defendant IN DIVORCE
AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT
1. A complaint in Divorce under Section 3301(c)of the Divorce Code was filed
on December 16,2009.
2. The marriage of the Plaintiff and Defendant is irretrievably broken, and ninety
days have elapsed from the date of both 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 above are true and correct. I understand that false
statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S.A. §4904,relating to unsworn
falsification to authorities.
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STEPHEN E. TRASK IN THE COURT OF COMMON
Plaintiff PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND
COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA .
V. CIVIL ACTION-LAW
LINDA M. TRASK NO. 09-8659 CIVIL TERM
Defendant IN DIVORCE
WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REQUEST ENTRY OF DIVORCE
DECREE UNDER§3301(c)OF THE DIVORCE CODE
1. I consent to the entry of the 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 above are true and correct. I understand that false
statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S.A. §4904,relating to unworn
falsification to authorities.
Date:
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Barbara Sumple-Sullivan,Esquire
Supreme Court#32317
549 Bridge Street
New Cumberland,PA 17070
(717)774-1445
STEPHEN E. TRASK, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. NO. 09-8659
LINDA M. TRASK, CIVIL ACTION -LAW
Defendant
WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REQUEST
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ENTRY OF A DIVORCE DECREE UNDER
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1. I consent to the entry f a final decree of divorce without notice.rY C:,.
2. 1 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. 1 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 statement herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S.§4904 relating to unsworn
falsification to authorities.
DATE:
L DA M. TRASK
Barbara Sumple-Sullivan,Esquire
Supreme Court#32317
549 Bridge Street
New Cumberland,PA 17070
(717)774-1445 t;
STEPHEN E. TRASK, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLC �;'
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNVVA`�IA'
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LINDA M. TRASK, CIVIL ACTION- LAW
Defendant
AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT
1. A Complaint in Divorce under Section 3301(c) of the Divorce Code was filed on
December 16, 2009.
2. The marriage of the Plaintiff and Defendant is irretrievably broken and ninety
days have elapsed from the 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 are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S.A. Section 4904 relating to.
unworn falsification to authorities.
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STEPHEN E. TRASK, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
vs . NO. 09 - 8659 CIVIL
LINDA M. TRASK,
Defendant IN DIVORCE
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this /71/ day of &e,,AL:eZi.i___,
2013, the economic claims raised in the proceedings having been
resolved in accordance with a property settlement agreement
dated September 18, 2013 , the appointment of the Master is
vacated and counsel can file a praecipe transmitting the record
to the Court requesting a final decree in divorce.
BY THE COURT,
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Key' A. Hess, P.J.
cc: /SSteven Howell
A torney for Plaintiff
Barbara Sumple-Sullivan
Attorney for Defendant
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PROPERTY SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT "'T j 11 ':
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THIS AGREEMENT,made this day t �`��'') day of SctiMber ,2013 by
and between LINDA M. TRASK of Cumberland County,Pennsylvania(hereinafter
referred to as"WIFE")and STEPHEN E.TRASK of Cumberland County,Pennsylvania
(hereinafter referred to as"HUSBAND"):
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS,the parties were married on October 3`d, 1992 Cumberland
COUNTY,PENNSYLVNIA and:
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
fmancial and property rights and obligations as between each other,including without
limitations by specification: the settling of all matters between them relating to the
ownership and equitable distribution of real and personal property;settling of all matters
between them relating to the past,present and future alimony and/or maintenance of
WIFE by HUSBAND or the HUSBAND by wife;and in general,the settling of any and
all claims and possible claims by one against the other or against their respective estates.
NOW,THEREFORE,in consideration 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 agrees as follows:
1. SEPARATION : HUSBAND and WIFE shall at all times hereafter
have the right to live separate and apart from each other and to reside from time to time at
such place or places as they shall respectively deem fit,free from any control,restraints
or interference whatsoever by the other. Neither party shall molest the other or endeavor
to compel the other to cohabitate or dwell with him or her by any legal or other
proceedings. The foregoing provisions shall not be taken to be an admission on the part
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of either HUSBAND oI WIFE of the lawfulness or unlawfulness of the causes leading to
their living apart.
2. INTERFERENCE: Each party shall be free from interference,
authority, and contact by the other,as fully as if 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
cohabitate 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 each other.
3. AGREEMENT NOT A BAR TO DIVORCE: This Agreement shall
not be considered to affect or bar the right of HUSBAND or WIFE to a limited or
absolute divorce on lawful grounds as such grounds now exist or shall hereafter exist or
to such 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 which have occurred prior to or which may occur subsequent to the
date hereof.
4. SUBSEQUENT DIVORCE: The parties hereby acknowledge that
HUSBAND did file a Complaint in Divorce in the Court of Common Pleas for
Cumberland County docket No. 09-8659,claiming inter alia,that the marriage is
irretrievably broken under Section 3301(c)of the Pennsylvania Divorce code.
HUSBAND and WIFE hereby express their agreement that the marriage is irretrievably
broken and express their intent to execute any and all Affidavits of Consent 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
and debts of the parties,alimony pendent lite and alimony,spousal support,counsel fees
and expenses,if applicable,are accepted by each party as a final settlement for all
purposes whatsoever, as contemplated by the Pennsylvania Divorce Code.
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Should a decree,judgment or order of divorce be obtained by either of the parties
in this or 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 such decree,judgment,order or further
modification or revision thereof shall alter,amend or vary any terms 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 be forever binding and
conclusive upon the parties.
HUSBAND shall prepare at his sole cost for execution by the parties all
Affidavits of Consent and Notice of Waiver Forms as well as the Praecipe to Transmit
the Record in order to obtain a No Fault Divorce. The parties shall sign the
aforementioned Affidavits and Waivers simultaneously with the execution of this
Property Settlement Agreement.
5. ENFORCEMENT: The parties acknowledge that this Agreement is a
contract and is enforceable under Pennsylvania contract law. The parties further agree
that should a decree,judgment or order of divorce be obtained by either of the parties in
this or any other state, county or jurisdiction,this Agreement may be enforced to the
same extent as though it had been an Order of the Court,and the parties hereby expressly
invoke and acknowledge the applicability of Sections 3104,3105 and 3502,as amended,
of the Pennsylvania Divorce Code in furtherance hereof.
6. 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.
7. DISTRIBUTION DATE: The transfer of property,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.
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8. 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
legal or equitable 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 thereof,
whether arising out of any former acts,contracts,torts,engagements or liabilities of such
or by way of dower or courtesy,or claims in the nature or dower or courtesy or widow's
or widower's rights,family exemption or similar allowances,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 rights or 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 maintentance,alimony, alimony pendent lite,counsel fees,spousal support,
property division,cost and expenses,whether arising as a result of 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 only 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 further agreed that this Agreement shall be and does 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 pendent
lite,spousal support or other claims pursuant to the Pennsylvania Divorce Code or the
divorce laws of any other jurisdiction or any other contract,equity or tort actions or
claims.
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9. ADVICE OF COUNSEL: HUSBAND has been represented by Steven
Howell,Esquire,of 619 Bridge Street,New Cumberland,Pennsylvania 17070. WIFE
has been represented by Barbara Sumple Sullivan,Esquire, of 549 Bridge Street,New
Cumberland,Pennsylvania 17070. HUSBAND and WIFE acknowledge that this
Agreement is not the result of any duress or undue influence or the result of any collusion
or improper or illegal agreement or agreements. The parties further acknowledge that
they have each made to the other a full accounting of their respective assets,estate,
liabilities,and sources of income. The parties have voluntarily provided this information
and have engaged in extensive formal discovery as provided by Pennsylvania law. Each
party agrees that he or she shall not at any future time raise as a defense or otherwise the
lack of such disclosure in any legal proceeding involving this Agreement with the
exception of disclosure that may have been fraudulently withheld. HUSBAND and
WIFE have enjoyed ample opportunity to consult with an attorney of his/her choosing
prior to his/her execution of this Agreement.
10. WARRANTY AS TO EXISTING OBLIIGATIONS:, Each party
represents that they have not heretofore incurred or contracted for any debt or liabilities
or obligations for which the estate of the other party may be responsible or liable except
as provided for in this Agreement. Each party agrees to indemnify and hold the other
pary harmless for 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.
11. DEBTS: HUSBAND and WIFE shall each be solely responsible for
any debts or credit cards in their name atone. WIFE shall be solely responsible for all
credit cards or debts for which she is the primary cardholder and she shall hold
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HUSBAND harmless from any claims, suits,or judgments for these debts. HUSBAND
shall be solely responsible for all credit cards or debts for which he is the primary
cardholder and he shall hold WIFE harmless from any claims,suits,or judgments for
these debts. Each party represents to the other party that they have made a full and
complete disclosure of all applicable debts in writing prior to the date of execution of this
Agreement.
12. WARRANTY AS TO FUTURE OBLIGATIONS: HUSBAND
and WIFE covenant,warrant,represent and agree that with the exception of obligation 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 for and against any and all debts,charges,and liabilities incurred
by the other after the executions date of this Agreement,except as may be otherwise
specifically provided for by the terms of this Agreement.
13. DIVISION OF REAL AND PERSONAL PROPERTY:
HUSBAND and WIFE agree to the following division of marital real and personal
property as set forth below:
To Wife:
Metro Bank Escrow Account(currently held by Barbara Sumple Sullivan)
Merrill Lynch Account#872-72646--WIFE's IRA
Tax Free Rollover of Husband's NFS IRA Account#Q80-001996
Payment of$30,000.00 directly from HUSBAND to WIFE within 120 days of Execution
$10,000.00 proceeds from Marital Home currently held by Howell paid directly to WIFE
immediately
All personal property in her present possession
Fifty Percent(50%)of the Dean Witter Defined Benefit Plan valued at date of settlement
To Husband:
All interest in property at 236 East Main Street,Mechanicsburg,PA 17055
Balance of proceeds from Marital Home currently held by Howell paid directly to
HUSBAND immediately
All personal property in his possession
All other marital or non-marital property
All inheritances from any source
All other gifts, bequests and investments
All other financial,investment or bank accounts
1998 Chevrolet Conversion van, 1999 Mercedes MLK 320,2002 Mercedes CLK
All collectibles/antiques or firearms in his possession 1
All remaining interests in the Dean Witter Defined Benefit Retirement Plan
Establishment of a Qualified Domestic Relations Order(QDRO): HUSBAND
shall pay the cost for the drafting of a Qualified Domestic Relations Order to: (a)roll
over tax free from HUSBAND's NFS IRA Account#Q80-001996 to either an Individual
Retirement Account or separate account as directed by WIFE; and(b) transfer to WIFE
an amount equal to Fifty percent(50%)of the Dean Witter Defined Benefit Plan as
described above.
14. PERSONAL PROPERTY: The parties hereto mutually agree that they
have effected a satisfactory division of all personal property except as herein provided
including but not limited to furniture,household furnishing,appliances and other
household and personal property between them and they mutually agree that each party
shall,from and after the date hereof, be the sole and separate owner of all such tangible
and intangible property presently in his or her possession,whether said property was
heretofore owned jointly or individually by the parties hereto, and this Agreement shall
have the effect of any assignment or bill of sale from each party to the other for such
property as may be in the individual possession of each of the parties hereto. The
effective date of said bill of sale is to be contemporaneous with the date of the execution
of this Agreement.
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All personal property now in possession of WIFE shall be her separate property
and all personal property now in the possession of HUSBAND shall be his separate
property. Except as expressly provided herein,each party forever relinquishes any right
he or she may now or hereafter have in any assets now belonging to the other. Each of
the parties shall hereafter own and enjoy,independently of any claim or right of the other,
all of the property,whether real,personal or mixed,tangible or intangible,which has
been acquired during the marriage,or is hereafter acquired by him or her, with full power
in him or her to dispose of the same as fully and effectively,in all respect and for all
purposes as though he or she were unmarried.
15. BANK ACCOUNTS: HUSBAND,and WIFE acknowledge that
they each possess certain bank,checking accounts and the like in their respective names.
They hereby agree that each shall become sole owner of their respective accounts and
they each hereby waive any interest in,or claim to,any funds by the other in such
accounts.
16. PENSION,ANNUITIES AND/OR RETIREMENT BENEFITS:
Except as provided below,both parties agree that'any interest the other has
acquired through a pension,profit sharing,savings plan,thrift plan,annuity,401(k),
individual retirement account(IRA) or other retirement plan shall remain as the sole and
exclusive property of the other. WIFE agrees to waive any interest she may have in such
property of HUSBAND,and further agrees that she will not assert a claim to such
property in the future and does hereby assign irrevocably,:any such right or claims to
HUSBAND. HUSBAND agrees to waive any interest he may have in such property of
WIFE and further agrees that he will not assert a claim td any such property in the future
and does hereby assign any such right or claim to WIFE.'
To Wife:
Her Individual Retirement Account
Rollover of Husband's NFS IRA Account#Q80-001996
Fifty percent(50%)of the Dean Witter Defined Benefit Plan
To Husband:
AU other IRAs
All other retirement accounts
Remaining balance in the Dean Witter Defined Benefit Plan
17. MOTOR VEHICLES: HUSBAND and WIFE each own vehicles
titled in their individual and/or joint names. Each party agrees these vehicles are the sole
and separate property of the other party. In the event any documents must be executed by
either of the parties to transfer their respective interest,HUSBAND and WIFE agree to
execute said titles, sales agreements or other documents within five(5)days of any •
written request by the other party.
18. ALIMONY,ALIMONY PENDENTE LITE,COUNSEL FEES AND
EXPENSES,SPOUSAL SUPPORT,AND INDEMNIFICATION FOR BREACH:
HUSBAND shall pay WIFE the following sums of alimony: $2,500.00 per month
from date of Execution through June 30,2014 allocated as$2,134.90 in direct payments
to WIFE and$365.10 for WIFE's health insurance premiums paid directly to the
insurance provider. HUSBAND's obligation to pay for or make available health
insurance to WIFE shall terminate on June 30,2014. Beginning on July 1,2014 and
terminating exactly seven(7)years from the date of Execution of this Agreement,
HUSBAND shall pay WIFE the alimony amount of$2,500.00 directly.
Alimony is subject to the following conditions:
1. Alimony is fixed and may only be modified in the event of HUSBAND's
permanent disability defined as"unable to perform the substantial and material duties of
his occupation and under the regular care of a physician appropriate for the subject's
injury or sickness." Alimony shall terminate upon the death of WIFE. Alimony to WIFE
shall not terminate upon her cohabitation or remarriage. Monthly alimony payments
shall terminate upon the death of HUSBAND and WIFE shall collect the balance of total
alimony due from insurance policy provided by HUSBAND as described more fully
below.
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2. Alimony of$2,500.00 per month shall be added in full to WIFE's gross
monthly income when calculating any child support obligations before the Domestic
Relations Section of the Court of Common Pleas.
3. Alimony of$2,500.00 per month shall be deducted from HUSBAND's gross
monthly income when calculating any child support obligations before the Domestic
Relations Section of the Court of Common Pleas.
4. WIFE shall declare as income for Federal Income Tax purposes the sum of
$2,500.00 per month for each year she receives alimony., For tax year 2013, WIFE shall
declare all sums received from HUSBAND not specifically allocated as"child support"
as gross income for Federal Income Tax purposes.
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5. HUSBAND shall deduct from income for Federal Income Tax purposes the
sum of$2,500.00 per month for each year that he pays alimony. For tax year 2013,
HUSBAND shall deduct all sums paid to WIFE not specifically allocated as"child
support"for Federal Income Tax purposes.
6. In order to secure the payment of remaining alimony due to WIFE up through
full satisfaction of the alimony obligation,HUSBAND at his sole cost shall obtain a term
life insurance policy that shall pay the following benefit to WIFE in the event of his
death. WIFE shall be entitled to a copy of the life insurance policy at its inception and a
copy of the annual renewal statement. WIFE,in the event of the death of HUSBAND,
shall receive the proceeds of the insurance policy according to the following schedule:
Execution to 10/31/2014 - $210,000.00(less alimony paid during the calendar year)
11/1/2014— 10/31/2015 - $180,000.00(less alimony paid during the calendar year)
11/1/2015— 10/31/2016 - $150,000.00 (less alimony paid during the calendar year)
11/1/2016— 10/31/2017 - $120,000.00 (less alimony paid during the calendar year)
11/1/2017- 10/31/2018 - $90,000.00 (less alimony paid during the calendar year)
11/1/2018 - 10/31/2019 - $60,000.00 (less alimony paid during the calendar year)
11/1/2019 - 10/31/2020 - $30,000,00 (less alimony paid during the calendar year)
11/1/2020—No benefits paid to wife
WIFE specifically acknowledges that HUSBAND is free to name any other person as the
beneficiary on the amount of insurance over the specific amount due'to her under the
above schedule.
WIFE specifically acknowledges that the total amount of alimony due to her is
$210,000.00 and the death benefit to be received by WIFE is in an amount equivalent to
the amount of alimony not yet received by her in the event of HUSBAND's death,
regardless of modifications to monthly payments agreed upon by the parties.
HUSBAND and WIFE further agree to accept the provisions set forth in this Agreement
in lieu of and in full and final satisfaction of all other claims and demands that either may
now or hereafter have against the other for equitable distribution of marital property,
alimony,alimony pendent lite,counsel fees and expenses,and spousal support.
HUSBAND and WIFE hereby waive any claims against the other for alimony, alimony
pendent lite,counsel fees and expenses,and spousal support.
19. TEMPORARY REDUCTION IN HUSBAND'S INCOME: The alimony
payments set forth shall be modifiable should HUSBAND suffer an involuntary decrease
in income of a substantial and continuing nature. If HUSBAND experiences such a
reduction in income,the parties agree to try and establish a revised monthly amount of
alimony consistent with the reduction in income. If the parties cannot agree to a revised
monthly alimony payment amount,it is understood that the parties'dispute can be
submitted to a court of competent jurisdiction for resolution of an appropriate monthly
payment amount.
To the extent that HUSBAND's monthly alimony amount is reduced,HUSBAND shall
continue to be obligated to make up the total alimony amounts agreed upon by way of
catch up payments on a schedule agreed upon by the parties. It is the acknowledged
intention of the parties that HUSBAND shall pay to WIFE alimony in the total amount of
$210,000.00. If the monthly payments are modified due to HUSBAND's change in
income,HUSBAND shall remain liable to make scheduled payments of this sum to
WIFE as soon as possible after his earnings are restored. The amount and frequency of
said catch up payments is to be agreed upon by the parties,but if no agreement is
reached,the matter can be submitted to a court of competent jurisdiction for resolution of
an appropriate monthly payment amount.
20. 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.
21. APPLICABII,ITY 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 election 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 provision of the
said Act.
The parties believe and agree that the division of property made in this Agreement
constitute 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 positions set forth in this Agreement on his or her
individual federal, state or local income tax returns.
22. 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. This Agreement shall remain in full force and effect and shall not be abrogated
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even if the parties effect reconciliation,cohabit as husband and wife,or attempt to effect
reconciliation. This Agreement shall continue in full force and effect in the event of the
parties' divorce. There shall be no modification or waiver of any of the terms hereof
unless the parties jointly execute in writing a notarized statement declaring this
Agreement or any terms of the Agreement to be null and void.
23. BREACH: If either party breaches any provision of this Agreement,the other
party shall have the right,as 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
purported to have breached this contract, if conclusively found to be in breach,shall be
responsible for the payment of actual legal fees and costs incurred by the other in
enforcing their rights under this Agreement.
24. 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 all such interests,rights and claims.
25. 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.
26. 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. The parties acknowledge that there has
been extensive formal and informal discovery conducted in their pending divorce action.
Notwithstanding the foregoing,the rights of either party to pursue a claim for equitable
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distribution,pursuant to the Pennsylvania Divorce Code, of any interest owned by the
other party in an asset of any nature at any time prior to the date of execution of this
Agreement that was not disclosed when requested to the other party or his or her counsel
prior to the date of the within Agreement is expressly reserved. In the event that either
party,at any time hereafter discovers such an undisclosed asset not provided in response
to discovery requests or service of subpoenas,the party shall have the right to petition the
Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County to make equitable distribution of the
asset.
27. AGREEMENT BINDING ON HEIRS: This Agreement shall be binding and
shall inure to the benefit 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. WIFE specifically agrees to sign a quit claim deed,which
irrevocably releases all claims that she may now or in the future have on the property at
236 East Main Street,Mechanicsburg,Pennsylvania 17055 within ten(10)days of
Execution 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,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 COVENANT: 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 Agreement.
31. 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.
32. DESCRIPTIVE HEADINGS: The descriptive headings used herein are for
convenience only. They shall have no effect whatsoever;in determining the rights or
obligations of the parties.
33. 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.
34. HEALTH INSURANCE: From the date of Execution of this Agreement to
June 30,2014,HUSBAND shall carry WIFE on his group health insurance plan. The
parties understand that HUSBAND shall pay the first$120.00 of the monthly premium
and the remaining cost of$365.10 per month shall be deducted from WIFE's gross
alimony monthly payment of$2,500.00 and paid by HUSBAND directly to the insurance
provider. Commencing July 1,2014,WIFE shall be solely responsible for obtaining her
own independent'health insurance coverage and shall not be enrolled in HUSBAND's
group health insurance plan.
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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
County of Cumberland
On this,the f` t'h day of 3 3,4rt1\r, ,2013 ,before me,a Notary Public for the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania,County of Cumberland,personally appeared
STEPHEN E.TRASK,satisfactorily proven to me to be the person whose name is
subscribed to the within Property Settlement Agreement and acknowledged that he
executed the same for the purposes therein contained.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF,I have hereunto set my hand and official seal.
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On this, the 1 C 1h day of 2013 ,before me,a Notary Public for the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Cumberland,personally appeared LINDA
M.TRASK,satisfactorily proven to me to be the person whose name is subscribed to the
within Property Settlement Agreement and acknowledged that he executed the same for
the purposes therein contained.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and official seal.
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PROPERTY SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT,made this day b day of , 2013 by
and between LINDA M. TRASK of Cumberland County,Pennsylvania(hereinafter
referred to as "WIFE") and STEPHEN E. TRASK of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
(hereinafter referred to as "HUSBAND"):
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WHEREAS,the parties were married on October 3rd, 1992 Cumberland '� -,
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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
limitations by specification: the settling of all matters between them relating to the
ownership and equitable distribution of real and personal property; settling of all matters
between them relating to the past,present and future alimony and/or maintenance of
WIFE by HUSBAND or the HUSBAND by wife; and in general,the settling of any and
all claims and possible claims by one against the other or against their respective estates.
NOW, THEREFORE,in consideration 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 agrees as follows:
1. SEPARATION : HUSBAND and WIFE shall at all times hereafter
have the right to live separate and apart from each other and to reside from time to time at
such place or places as they shall respectively deem fit, free from any control,restraints
or interference whatsoever by the other. Neither party shall molest the other or endeavor
to compel the other to cohabitate or dwell with him or her by any legal or other
proceedings. The foregoing provisions shall not be taken to be an admission on the part
of either HUSBAND or WIFE of the lawfulness or unlawfulness of the causes leading to
their living apart.
2. l tN'1'Il RFERENCE: Each party shall be free from interference,
authority, and contact by the other, as fully as if 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
cohabitate 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 each other.
3. AGREEMENT NOT A TAR TO DIVORCE: This Agreement shall
not be considered to affect or bar the right of HUSBAND or WIFE to a limited or
absolute divorce on lawful grounds as such grounds now exist or shall hereafter exist or
to such 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 which have occurred prior to or which may occur subsequent to the
date hereof.
4. SUBSEQUENT DIVORCE: The parties hereby acknowledge that
HUSBAND did file a Complaint in Divorce in the Court of Common Pleas for
Cumberland County docket No. 09-8659, claiming inter alia,that the marriage is
irretrievably broken under Section 3301(c) of the Pennsylvania Divorce code.
HUSBAND and WIFE hereby express their agreement that the marriage is irretrievably
broken and express their intent to execute any and all Affidavits of Consent 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
and debts of the parties, alimony pendent lite and alimony, spousal support, counsel fees
and expenses, if applicable, are accepted by each party as a final settlement for all
purposes whatsoever, as contemplated by the Pennsylvania Divorce Code.
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Should a decree,judgment or order of divorce be obtained by either of the parties
in this or 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 such decree,judgment, order or further
modification or revision thereof shall alter, amend or vary any terms 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 be forever binding and
conclusive upon the parties.
HUSBAND shall prepare at his sole cost for execution by the parties all
Affidavits of Consent and Notice of Waiver Forms as well as the Praecipe to Transmit
the Record in order to obtain a No Fault Divorce. The parties shall sign the
aforementioned Affidavits and Waivers simultaneously with the execution of this
Property Settlement Agreement.
5. ENFORCEMENT: The parties acknowledge that this Agreement is a
contract and is enforceable under Pennsylvania contract law. The parties further agree
that should a decree,judgment or order of divorce be obtained by either of the parties in
this or any other state, county or jurisdiction, this Agreement may be enforced to the
same extent as though it had been an Order of the Court,and the parties hereby expressly
invoke and acknowledge the applicability of Sections 3104, 3105 and 3502, as amended,
of the Pennsylvania Divorce Code in furtherance hereof.
6. EF'F'ECTIVE 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.
7. DISTR BUTFf1 N DATE: The transfer of property, 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.
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8. 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
legal or equitable 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 thereof,
whether arising out of any former acts, contracts,torts, engagements or liabilities of such
or by way of dower or courtesy, or claims in the nature or dower or courtesy or widow's
or widower's rights, family exemption or similar allowances, 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 rights or 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 maintentance, alimony, alimony pendent lite, counsel fees, spousal support,
property division, cost and expenses,whether arising as a result of 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 only 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 further agreed that this Agreement shall be and does 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 pendent
lite, spousal support or other claims pursuant to the Pennsylvania Divorce Code or the
divorce laws of any other jurisdiction or any other contract, equity or tort actions or
claims.
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9. ADVICE OF COUNSEL: HUSBAND has been represented by Steven
Howell, Esquire, of 619 Bridge Street,New Cnrnber land, Pennsylvania 17070. WIFE
has been represented by Barbara Sumple Sullivan, Esquire, of 549 Bridge Street,New
Cumberland,Pennsylvania 17070. HUSBAND and WIFE acknowledge that this
Agreement is not the result of any duress or undue influence or the result of any collusion
or improper or illegal agreement or agreements. The parties further acknowledge that
they have each made to the other a full accounting of their respective assets, estate,
liabilities, and sources of income. The parties have voluntarily provided this information
and have engaged in extensive formal discovery as provided by Pennsylvania law. Each
party agrees that he or she shall not at any future time raise as a defense or otherwise the
lack of such disclosure in any legal proceeding involving this Agreement with the
exception of disclosure that may have been fraudulently withheld. HUSBAND and
WIFE have enjoyed ample opportunity to consult with an attorney of his/her choosing
prior to his/her execution of this Agreement.
10. WARRANTY AS TO EXISTING OBLIGATIONS: Each party
represents that they have not heretofore incurred or contracted for any debt or liabilities
or obligations for which the estate of the other party may be responsible or liable except
as provided for in this Agreement. Each party agrees to indemnify and hold the other
pary harmless for 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.
11. "EMS: HUSBAND and WIFE shall each be solely responsible for
any debts or credit cards in their name alone. WIFE shall be solely responsible for all
credit cards or debts for which she is the primary cardholder and she shall hold
HUSBAND harmless from any claims, suits, or judgments for these debts. HUSBAND
shall be solely responsible for all credit cards or debts for which he is the primary
cardholder and he shall hold WIFE harmless from any claims, suits, or judgments for
these debts. Each party represents to the other party that they have made a full and
complete disclosure of all applicable debts in writing prior to the date of execution of this
Agreement.
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12. WARRANTY AS TO FUTURE OBLIGATIONS: HUSBAND
and WIFE covenant,warrant,represent and agree that with the exception of obligation 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 for and against any and all debts, charges, and liabilities incurred
by the other after the executions date of this Agreement, except as may be otherwise
specifically provided for by the terms of this Agreement.
13. DIVISION OF REAL AND PERSONAL PROPERTY:
HUSBAND and WIFE agree to the following division of marital real and personal
property as set forth below:
To Wife:
Metro Bank Escrow Account(currently held by Barbara Sumple Sullivan)
Merrill Lynch Account#872-72646—WIFE's IRA
Tax Free Rollover of Husband's NFS IRA Account#Q80-001996
Payment of$30,000.00 directly from HUSBAND to WIFE within 120 days of Execution
$10,000.00 proceeds from Marital Home currently held by Howell paid directly to WIFE
immediately
All personal property in her present possession
Fifty Percent(50%) of the Dean Witter Defined Benefit Plan valued at date of settlement
To Husbad d:
All interest in property at 236 East Main Street,Mechanicsburg,PA 17055
Balance of proceeds from Marital Home currently held by Howell paid directly to
HUSBAND immediately
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All personal property in his possession
All other marital or non-marital property
All inheritances from any source
All other gifts,bequests and investments
All other financial,investment or bank accounts
1998 Chevrolet Conversion van, 1999 Mercedes MLK 320, 2002 Mercedes CLK
All collectibles/antiques or firearms in his possession
All remaining interests in the Dean Witter Defined Benefit Retirement Plan
Establish,n,ent of a Qualified Domestic Relations Order(QDRO): HUSBAND
shall pay the cost for the drafting of a Qualified Domestic Relations Order to: (a)roll
over tax free from HUSBAND's NFS IRA Account#Q80-001996 to either an Individual
Retirement Account or separate account as directed by WIFE; and(b)transfer to WIFE
an amount equal to Fifty percent(50%) of the Dean Witter Defined Benefit Plan as
described above.
14. PERSONAL PROPERTY: The parties hereto mutually agree that they
have effected a satisfactory division of all personal property except as herein provided
including but not limited to furniture, household furnishing, appliances and other
household and personal property between them and they mutually agree that each party
shall,from and after the date hereof, be the sole and separate owner of all such tangible
and intangible property presently in his or her possession,whether said property was
heretofore owned jointly or individually by the parties hereto, and this Agreement shall
have the effect of any assignment or bill of sale from each party to the other for such
property as may be in the individual possession of each of the parties hereto. The
effective date of said bill of sale is to be contemporaneous with the date of the execution
of this Agreement.
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All personal property now in possession of WIFE shall be her separate property
and all personal property now in the possession of HUSBAND shall be his separate
property. Except as expressly provided herein, each party forever relinquishes any right
he or she may now or hereafter have in any assets now belonging to the other. Each of
the parties shall hereafter own and enjoy, independently of any claim or right of the other,
all of the property,whether real,personal or mixed,tangible or intangible,which has
been acquired during the marriage, or is hereafter acquired by him or her, with full power
in him or her to dispose of the same as fully and effectively,in all respect and for all
purposes as though he or she were unmarried.
15. BANK ACCOUNTS: HUSBAND and.WIFE acknowledge that
they each possess certain bank, checking accounts and the like in their respective names.
They hereby agree that each shall become sole owner of their respective accounts and
they each hereby waive any interest in, or claim to, any funds by the other in such
accounts.
16. PENSION,ANINUIT>I>ES AND/OR RETIREMENT BENEFITS:
Except as provided below,both parties agree that any interest the other has
acquired through a pension,profit sharing, savings plan,thrift plan, annuity,401(k),
individual retirement account(IRA) or other retirement plan shall remain as the sole and
exclusive property of the other. WIFE agrees to waive any interest she may have in such
property of HUSBAND, and further agrees that she will not assert a claim to such
property in the future and does hereby assign irrevocably any such right or claims to •
HUSBAND. HUSBAND agrees to waive any interest he may have in such property of
WIFE and further agrees that he will not assert a claim to any such property in the future
and does hereby assign any such right or claim to WIFE.
To Wife:
Her Individual Retirement Account
Rollover of Husband's NFS IRA Account#Q80-001996
Fifty percent (50%) of the Dean Witter Defined Benefit Plan
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To 3tusband:
All other IRAs
All other retirement accounts
Remaining balance in the Dean Witter Defined Benefit Plan
17. MOTOR VEHICLES: HUSBAND and WIFE each own vehicles
titled in their individual and/or joint names. Each party agrees these vehicles are the sole
and separate property of the other party. In the event any documents must be executed by
either of the parties to transfer their respective interest, HUSBAND and WIFE agree to
execute said titles, sales agreements or other documents within five (5) days of any
written request by the other party.
18. ALIMONY,ALIMONY PENDENTE LITE,COUNSEL FEES AND
EXPENSES, SPOUSAL SUPPORT,AND EMNI FICA' ON FOR BREACH:
HUSBAND shall pay WIFE the following sums of alimony: $2,500.00 per month
from date of Execution through June 30,2014 allocated as $2,134.90 in direct payments
to WIFE and $365.10 for WIFE's health insurance premiums paid directly to the
insurance provider. HUSBAND's obligation to pay for or make available health
insurance to WIFE shall terminate on June 30,2014. Beginning on July 1,2014 and
terminating exactly seven(7)years from the date of Execution of this Agreement,
HUSBAND shall pay WIFE the alimony amount of$2,500.00 directly.
Alimony is subject to the following conditions:
1. Alimony is fixed and may only be modified in the event of HUSBAND's
permanent disability defined as "unable to perform the substantial and material duties of
his occupation and under the regular care of a physician appropriate for the subject's
injury or sickness." Alimony shall terminate upon the death of WIFE. Alimony to WIFE
shall not terminate upon her cohabitation or remarriage. Monthly alimony payments
shall terminate upon the death of HUSBAND and WIFE shall collect the balance of total
alimony due from insurance policy provided by HUSBAND as described more fully
below.
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2. Alimony of$2,500.00 per month shall be added in full to WIFE's gross
monthly income when calculating any child support obligations before the Domestic
Relations Section of the Court of Common Pleas.
3. Alimony of$2,500.00 per month shall be deducted from HUSBAND's gross
monthly income when calculating any child support obligations before the Domestic
Relations Section of the Court of Common Pleas.
4. WIFE shall declare as income for Federal Income Tax purposes the sum of
$2,500.00 per month for each year she receives alimony. For tax year 2013, WIFE shall
declare all sums received from HUSBAND not specifically allocated as "child support"
as gross income for Federal Income Tax purposes.
5. HUSBAND shall deduct from income for Federal Income Tax purposes the
sum of$2,500.00 per month for each year that he pays alimony. For tax year 2013,
HUSBAND shall deduct all sums paid to WIFE not specifically allocated as "child
support"for Federal Income Tax purposes.
6. In order to secure the payment of remaining alimony due to WIFE up through
full satisfaction of the alimony obligation,HUSBAND at his sole cost shall obtain a term
life insurance policy that shall pay the following benefit to WIFE in the event of his
death. WIFE shall be entitled to a copy of the life insurance policy at its inception and a
copy of the annual renewal statement. WIFE, in the event of the death of HUSBAND,
shall receive the proceeds of the insurance policy according to the following schedule:
Execution to 10/31/2014 - $210,000.00 (less alimony paid during the calendar year)
11/1/2014— 10/31/2015 - $180,000.00 (less alimony paid during the calendar year)
11/1/2015— 10/31/2016 - $150,000.00 (less alimony paid during the calendar year)
11/1/2016— 10/31/2017 - $120,000.00 (less alimony paid during the calendar year)
11/1/2017 - 10/31/2018 - $90,000.00 (less alimony paid during the calendar year)
11/1/2018 - 10/31/2019 - $60,000.00 (less alimony paid during the calendar year)
11/1/2019 - 10/31/2020 - $30,000.00 (less alimony paid during the calendar year)
11/1/2020—No benefits paid to wife
WIFE specifically acknowledges that HUSBAND is free to name any other person as the
beneficiary on the amount of insurance over the specific amount due to her under the
above schedule.
WIFE specifically acknowledges that the total amount of alimony due to her is
$210,000.00 and the death benefit to be received by WIFE is in an amount equivalent to
the amount of alimony not yet received by her in the event of HUSBAND's death,
regardless of modifications to monthly payments agreed upon by the parties.
HUSBAND and WIFE further agree to accept the provisions set forth in this Agreement
in lieu of and in full and final satisfaction of all other claims and demands that either may
now or hereafter have against the other for equitable distribution of marital property,
alimony, alimony pendent lite, counsel fees and expenses, and spousal support.
HUSBAND and WIFE hereby waive any claims against the other for alimony, alimony
pendent lite, counsel fees and expenses, and spousal support.
19. TEMPORARY REDUCTION IN HUSBAND'S ICOME: The alimony
payments set forth shall be modifiable should HUSBAND suffer an involuntary decrease
in income of a substantial and continuing nature. If HUSBAND experiences such a
reduction in income,the parties agree to try and establish a revised monthly amount of
alimony consistent with the reduction in income. If the parties cannot agree to a revised
monthly alimony payment amount,it is understood that the parties' dispute can be
submitted to a court of competent jurisdiction for resolution of an appropriate monthly
payment amount.
To the extent that HUSBAND's monthly alimony amount is reduced,HUSBAND shall
continue to be obligated to make up the total alimony amounts agreed upon by way of
catch up payments on a schedule agreed upon by the parties. It is the acknowledged
intention of the parties that HUSBAND shall pay to WIFE alimony in the total amount of
$210,000.00. If the monthly payments are modified due to HUSBAND's change in
income, HUSBAND shall remain liable to make scheduled payments of this sum to
WIFE as soon as possible after his earnings are restored. The amount and frequency of
said catch up payments is to be agreed upon by the parties,but if no agreement is
reached,the matter can be submitted to a court of competent jurisdiction for resolution of
an appropriate monthly payment amount.
20. 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.
21. APPLICABILITY •F TAX LAW TO PR I PERTY 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 election 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 provision of the
said Act.
The parties believe and agree that the division of property made in this Agreement
constitute 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 positions set forth in this Agreement on his or her
individual federal, state or local income tax returns.
22. EFFECT OF DIVI RCE 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. This Agreement shall remain in full force and effect and shall not be abrogated
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even if the parties effect reconciliation, cohabit as husband and wife, or attempt to effect
reconciliation. This Agreement shall continue in full force and effect in the event of the
parties' divorce. There shall be no modification or waiver of any of the terms hereof
i nless the parties jointly execute in writing a notarized statement declaring this
Agreement or any terms of the Agreement to be null and void.
23. EACH: If either party breaches any provision of this Agreement, the other
party shall have the right, as 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
purported to have breached this contract, if conclusively found to be in breach, shall be
responsible for the payment of actual legal fees and costs incurred by the other in
enforcing their rights under this Agreement.
24. 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 all such interests,rights and claims.
25. 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.
26. FINANCIAL DISC.=•Ste: 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. The parties acknowledge that there has
been extensive formal and informal discovery conducted in their pending divorce action.
Notwithstanding the foregoing,the rights of either party to pursue a claim for equitable
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distribution,pursuant to the Pennsylvania Divorce Code, of any interest owned by the
other party in an asset of any nature at any time prior to the date of execution of this
Agreement that was not disclosed when requested to the other party or his or her counsel
prior to the date of the within Agreement is expressly reserved. In the event that either
party, at any time hereafter discovers such an undisclosed asset not provided in response
to discovery requests or service of subpoenas,the party shall have the right to petition the
Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County to make equitable distribution of the
asset.
27. AGREEMENT 1INDI TG ON HEM: This Agreement shall be binding and
shall inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective heirs, executors,
administrators, successors and assigns.
28. AD IITIS NAE INST i`UlVIE TS: 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. WIFE specifically agrees to sign a quit claim deed,which
irrevocably releases all claims that she may now or in the future have on the property at
236 East Main Street, Mechanicsburg,Pennsylvania 17055 within ten(10)days of
Execution of this Agreement. •
29. YOU 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, 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. NDE.PENDENT SEPARATE COVENANT: 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 Agreement.
31. MODIFICATION AND WAIVE 4: 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
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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.
32, DESCR PTIVE HEADINGS: The descriptive headings used herein are for
convenience only. They shall have no effect whatsoever'in determining the rights or
obligations of the parties.
33. 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.
34. HEALT I: INSURANCE: From the date of Execution of this Agreement to
Tune 30, 2014,HUSBAND shall carry WIFE on his group health insurance plan. The
parties understand that HUSBAND shall pay the first$120.00 of the monthly premium
and the remaining cost of$365.10 per month shall be deducted from WIFE's gross
alimony monthly payment of$2,500.00 and paid by HUSBAND directly to the insurance
provider. Commencing July 1, 2014, WIFE shall be solely responsible for obtaining her
cwn independent•health insurance coverage and shall not be enrolled in HUSBAND's
group health insurance plan.
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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
County of Cumberland
On this, the ` ' day of ±w: . , 2013 ,before me, a Notary Public for the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Cumberland,personally appeared
STEPHEN E.TRASK, satisfactorily proven to me to be the person whose name is
subscribed to the within Property Settlement Agreement and acknowledged that he
executed the same for the purposes therein contained.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF,I have hereunto set my hand'and official seal.
Notary Public
My Commission Expires: 2-2-4 Commonwealth of Pennsylvar�Se
NOTARIAL SEAL.
CAROLANN WENDLAND,Nelslly
Hampden Township,Cumberland C S
RAY Commission EoQNes A IS 23.
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Commonwealth:of Pennsylvania
NOTARIAL SEAL
County of Cumberland CAROLANN WENDLAND.Notary Public
`J Hampden Township;Cumberland County
My Commission Exp'res.Apni 23.2015
On this,the 1 t'n day of -.;� 2013 ,before me, a Notary Public for the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Cumberland,personally appeared LINDA
M. TRASK, satisfactorily proven to me to be the person whose name is subscribed to the
within Property Settlement Agreement and acknowledged that he executed the same for
the purposes therein contained.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF,I have hereunto set my hand and official seal.
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Notary Public Commonwealth of Pennsylvanl,'
NOTARIAL SEAL
CAROLANN WENDLAND.Notary Public
Hampden Township Curberland County
My Commission Expires: ,?= My Commission Expires April 23.201.5
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STEPHEN E.TRASK, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY,PENNSYLVANIA
v. : NO. 09-8659
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LINDA M.TRASK, : CIVIL ACTION-LAW rn
Defendant : DIVORCE _
PRAECIPE TO TRANSMIT'RECORD c) s ,
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§3301(c)of the Divorce Code.
2. Date and manner of service of the complaint: Certified Mail-Restricted Delivery on
January 7,2010.
3. Date of execution of the Affidavit of Consent required by§3301(c)of the Divorce Code:
by Plaintiff: September 20,2013;by Defendant: September 18,2013.
4. Related claims pending: None.All matters have been resolved by the parties'
Property Settlement Agreement dated September 18,2013,which shall be incorporated,but not
merged into this Decree in Divorce.
5. Date Plaintiffs Waiver of Notice in§3301(c)Divorce was filed with Prothonotary:
September 20,2013. Date Defendant's Waiver of Notice in§3301(c)Divorce was filed with -
Prothonotary: September 20,2013.
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L' da M.Trask,Defendant
536 Allenview Drive
Mechanicsburg,PA
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Stephen E. Trask
V.
Linda M. Trask NO. 09-8659
DIVORCE DECREE
AND NOW, do k. 31� v& 1"%Ih *401 , it is ordered and decreed that
Stephen E. Trask , plaintiff, and
Linda M. Trask , 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 matters have been resolved by the parties' Property Settlement Agreement,
dated September 18, 2013, which shall be incorporated, but not merged into this
Divorce Decree.
By the Court,
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