HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-0468GARY 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
JAMES T. CHAVIS,
Plaintiff
V.
ERNESTINE S. CHAVIS,
Defendant
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CUMBERLAND COUNTY
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CIVIL ACTION - LAW
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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
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INFORMATION ABOUT HIRING A LAWYER
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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
JAMES T. CHAVIS,
V.
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
ERNESTINE S. CHAVIS,
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION -LAW
NO. 4erM
: 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 t he a bove n amed Defendant, u pon t he
grounds hereinafter more fully set forth:
COUNT I - DIVORCE
1. Plaintiff is James T. Chavis, who currently resides at 6131 Charing Cross,
Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17050, having so resided since January,
2008.
2. Defendant is Ernestine S. Chavis, who currently resides at 6131 Charing Cross,
Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17050, having so resided since January,
2008.
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 June 30, 1990, in Louisiana.
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.
COUNT II
EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTION
11. Paragraphs one through ten are hereby incorporated by reference herein as if fully set
forth.
12. Plaintiff and Defendant possess various items of personal and real marital property
which are subject to equitable distribution by the Court.
13. Plaintiff requests equitable distribution of the parties' personal and real marital
property.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff prays that Your Honorable Court:
(a) Equitably divide and distribute all property owned by the parties; and
(b) Grant such further relief as the Court may deem equitable and just.
Respectfully submitted,
Date: /10 B J
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G . 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
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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Date James T. Chavis
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
JAMES T. CHAVIS, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. CIVIL ACTION -LAW
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NO. 10-468 CIVIL TERM `- -TI
ERNESTINE S. CHAVIS,
Defendant IN DIVORCE
AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE -? =:-
I, Gary L. Rothschild, Esquire, being duly sworn according to law, depose an ay 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. Ernestine S. Chavis
6131 Charing Cross
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
The return receipt card is attached hereto as evidence of service.
Date: Z12/O
Sworn and Subscribed to
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Supreme Court I.D. No. 62041
2215 Forest Hills Drive, Suite 35
Harrisburg, PA 17112
(717) 540-3510
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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
JAMES T. CHAVIS, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. CIVIL ACTION -LAW
NO. 10-468 CIVIL TERM
ERNESTINE S. CHAVIS,
Defendant IN DIVORCE
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Ms. Ertestine S. Chavis
6131 Charing Cross
Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania 17050
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SERVICE OF DIVORCE COMPLAINT
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Explanatory Comment
The Supreme Court of Pennsylvania has promulgated new Rule of Civil Procedure 230.2 governing the termination of
inactive cases and amended Rule of Judicial Administration 1901. Two aspects of the recommendation merit
comment.
I.Rule of civil Procedure
New Rule of Civil Procedure 230.2 has been promulgated to govern the termination of inactive cases within the
scope of the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure. The termination of these cases for inactivity was previously
governed by Rule of Judicial Administration 1901 and local rules promulgated pursuant to it. New Rule 230.2 is
tailored to the needs of civil actions. It provides a complete procedure and a uniform statewide practice, preempting
local rules.
This rule was promulgated in response to the decision of the Supreme Court in Shop v.Eagle, 551 Pa. 360,710 A.2d
1104 (1998) in which the court held that "prejudice to the defendant as a result of delay in prosecution is required
before a case may be dismissed pursuant to local rules implementing Rule of Judicial Administration 1901."
Rule of Judicial Administration 1901(b) has been amended to accommodate the new rule of civil procedure. The
general policy of the prompt disposition of matters set forth in subdivision(a)of that rule continues to be applicable.
11 Inactive Cases
The purpose of Rule 230.2 is to eliminate inactive cases from the judicial system. The process is initiated by the
court. After giving notice of intent to terminate an action for inactivity,the course of the procedure is with the parties.
If the parties do not wish to pursue the case, they will take no action and"the Prothonotary shall enter an order as of
course terminating the matter with prejudice for failure to prosecute." If a party wishes to pursue the matter,he or she
will file a notice of intention to proceed and the action shall continue.
a. Where the action has been terminated
If the action is terminated when a party believes that it should not have been terminated, that party may proceed
under Rule230(d)for relief from the order of termination. An example of such an occurrence might be the termination
of a viable action when the aggrieved party did not receive the notice of intent to terminate and thus did not timely file
the notice of intention to proceed.
The timing of the filing of the petition to reinstate the action is important. If the petition is filed within thirty days of
the entry of the order of termination on the docket,subdivision(d)(2)provides that the court must grant the petition and
reinstate the action. If the petition is filed later than the thirty-day period, subdivision(d)(3)requires that the plaintiff
must make a showing to the court that the petition was promptly filed and that there is a reasonable explanation or
legitimate excuse both for the failure to file the notice of intention to proceed prior to the entry of the order of
termination on the docket and for the failure to file the petition within the thirty-day period under subdivision(d)(2).
B. Where the action has not been terminated
An action which has not been terminated but which continues upon the filing of a notice of intention to proceed may
have been the subject of inordinate delay. In such an instance, the aggrieved party may pursue the remedy of a
common law non pros which exits independently of termination under Rule 230.2.
JAMES T. CHAVIS, : TN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v. : CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: NO. 10-468 Civil Term
ERNESTINE S. CHAVIS,
Defendant : IN DIVORCE
AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT
1. A Complaint in Divorce under § 3301(C) of the Divorce Code was filed
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on January 21, 2010.
2. The marriage of Plaintiff and Defendant is irretrievably broken and ninety
(90) days have elapsed from the date of filing and service of the Complaint.
3. I consent to the entry of a final decree of divorce after service of notice of
intention to request entry of the decree.
I verify that the statements made in this affidavit are true and correct. I understand
that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. § 4904 relating
to unsworn falsification to authorities.
Date:/9'JZ"./Q 2z)/'
James T. Chavis, Plaintiff
JAMES T. CHAVIS, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v. : CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: NO. 10-468 Civil Term
ERNESTINE S. CHAVIS,
Defendant : IN DIVORCE
C)
WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REOUEST
ENTRY OF A DIVORCE DECREE
UNDER 3301 (C) OF THE DIVORCE CODE
1. I consent to the entry of a final decree of divorce without notice.
2. I understand that I may lose rights concerning alimony, division of property,
lawyer's fees or expenses if I do not claim them before a divorce is granted.
3 I understand that I will not be divorced until a divorce decree is entered by the
Court and that a copy of the decree will be sent to me immediately after it is
filed with the prothonotary.
I verify that the statements made in this affidavit are true and correct. I understand
that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. § 4904 relating
to unsworn falsification to authorities.
Date: /Sp2(,/c,
By:
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ames T. Chavis, Plaintiff
JAMES T. CHAVIS,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v. CIVIL ACTION LAW
No. 10-468
ERNESTINE S. CHAVIS
Defendant IN DIVORCE
AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT
A Complaint in Divorce under Section 3301 (c) and/or (D) of the
filed on January 21, 2010.
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2. The marriage of Plaintiff and Defendant is irretrievably broken and ninety days have
elapsed from the date of filing and service of the Complaint.
3. 1 consent to the entry of a final decree of divorce, and have signed the Waiver of Notice
of Intention to Request Entry ofDecree.
I verify that the statements made in this affidavit are true and correct. I understand
that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. §4904,
relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
Date: G\ - c -
Signature:
Ernestine S.
avis, Defendant
JAMES T. CHAVIS,
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANq.
v. CIVIL ACTION LAW
No. 10-468
ERNESTINE S. CHAVIS,
Defendant IN DIVORCE
WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REQUEST
ENTRY OF A DIVORCE DECREE UNDER
§3301(c) OF THE DIVORCE CODE
1. I consent to the entry of a final decree of divorce without notice.
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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 decree in divorce is entered by the
Court and that a copy of the decree will be sent to me immediately after it is filed
with the Prothonotary.
I verify that the statements made in this affidavit are true and correct. I
understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18
Pa.C.S. §4904., relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
Date: (1 - - Signature:
Ernestine S. Chavis, Defendant
JAMES T. CHAVIS, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v. : NO. 10-468 CIVIL
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
ERNESTINE S. CHAVIS,
Defendant IN DIVORCE
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TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Please withdraw Count II- Equitable Distribution, in the above -captioned matter, as this
claim has been resolved by the parties pursuant to a Matrimonial Settlement Agreement.
Respectfully submitted,
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By:
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Supreme Court I.D. No. 62041
2215 Forest Hills Drive, Suite 35
Northwood Office Center
Harrisburg, PA 17112
(717) 540-3510
Attorney for Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
James T. Chavis,
Plaintiff
V.
Ernestine S. Chavis,
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: No. 10-468
: IN DIVORCE
MARITAL SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT
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THIS AGREEMENT made and entered into this // day of
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Aryri+2014, between Ernestine S. Chavis ("Wife") residing at 49 Forest
Drive, Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania 17055 and James T. Chavis
("Husband") residing at 6131 Charing Cross, Mechanicsburg,
Pennsylvania 17050.
WHEREAS, Husband and Wife were married to each other on"
June 30, 1990 in the State of Louisiana.
WHEREAS, a breakdown of the marriage has arisen between
Husband and Wife and we are now living separate and apart from each
other after almost 25 years of marriage.
WHEREAS, it is the desire and intention of Husband and Wife
to settle by agreement of their marital affairs with respect to 1)
alimony, maintenance or spousal support, 2) retirement and pension
accounts, and 3) distribution of the personal property, debts, vehicles
and all other items represented by the contents of this Marital
Property Settlement Agreement, herein after referred to as "the
Agreement" or "Agreement" .
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and mutual
promises and undertakings herein contained, and for other good and
valuable consideration, Husband and Wife mutually agree to the
following:
1. ALIMONY, MAINTENANCE, OR SPOUSAL SUPPORT:
a. HUSBAND hereby agrees to pay wife the sum of Eighty-one
Thousand dollars [$81,000.00] of alimony, through sixty
(60) monthly payments of One -thousand three hundnd and
fifty ($1,350.00) dollars directly to WIFE, commencing on
the first day of the month following execution of this
Agreement, as governed by the following conditions.
The parties agree that said alimony amount is not and shall
not be modifiable by either party but shall cease upon the
earliest of the following events:• 1) payment by HUSBAND
in the amount of $81,000.00 to WIFE; 2) remarriage of
WIFE; 3) death of HUSBAND; or 4) death of WIFE;
This Agreement has been negotiated on the assumption
that the payments described in this paragraph 1, shall be
deductible by HUSBAND and includable as income of WIFE.
Therefore, it is the intention, understanding and agreement
of the parties that the payments described in this
paragraph 1 shall constitute "alimony" as that term is
defined in Section 71 of the Internal Revenue Code and
that, accordingly, all such payments shall be included in
WIFE' S gross income and deductible by HUSBAND for
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federal income tax purposes pursuant to Sections 71 and
215 of the Internal Revenue Code.
WIFE hereby waives, releases and relinquishes any and all
claim to or for spousal support, alimony, alimony pendent
elite, or other financial contribution by HUSBAND tov.ard
her support and maintenance other than payments agreed
upon in this Paragraph 1 and 2. HUSBAND hereby waives
may releases and relinquishes any and all claim to or for
spousal support, alimony, alimony pendent elite, or other
financial contribution by WIFE toward his support and
maintenance other than payments agreed upon in this
Paragraph 1 and 2.
2. RETIREMENT AND PENSION ACCOUNTS:
a. Husband additionally agrees to execute any and all
documents to effectuate an additional $1650.00 per month
in payments to WIFE from his pension or pensions related
to his prior employment and/or service in the United States
Armed Forces. Whatever the source, said payments shall
cease upon the death of HUSBAND or WIFE. Both parties
affirm, by executing this document that they are not in
receipt whether it be actual or constructive notice of a
diagnosis of a fatal disease in which death is a foregone
conclusion. It is further understood that this amount may
have to be paid in accordance with the requirements of the
Government of the United States, including the possibility of
the parties executing a Qualified Domestic Relations Order,
hereinafter known as a "QDRO that will ultimately be
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submitted to the Cumberland County Court of Common
Pleas. It is further agreed that the parties shall cooperate in
having a QDRO prepared by Conrad Siegel Actuaries and
then submitted to the Cumberland County Court of
Common Pleas for execution.
b. HUSBAND and WIFE hereby agrees to waive any other rights
or claims that Wife has now or in the future to receive any
economic or financial interest from Husband's retirement
and pension accounts aside from those specifically
referenced in the above paragraphs and their subsections.
c. The process of preparing, executing and submitting a QDRO
shall not be governed by paragraph 8 and 9 of this
Agreement. However, the parties shall cooperate in the
prompt submission of all documents needed to effectuate
the preparation and submission of the QDRO.
3. INTERFERENCE:
Each party shall be free from interference, authority, and
contact by the other, as fully as though he or she were single and
unmarried, except as may be necessary to carry out the
provisions of this Agreement. Neither party shall interfeie with
the other or attempt to endeavor to interfere with the quiet
enjoyment of the life of 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,
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separate and apart from the other.
5. AGREEMENT NOT A BAR TO DIVORCE PROCEEDINGS:
This Agreement shall not affect or bar the right of
HUSBAND or WIFE to a divorce on lawful grounds or to any
defense as may be available to either party. This Agreement is
not intended to condone and shall not be deemed to be a
condonation on the part of either party hereto of any act or acts
on the part of the other party, which have occasioned the
disputes or unhappy differences.
6. SUBSEQUENT DIVORCE:
It is specifically understood and agreed by and between the
parties hereto and each of the said parties does hereby warrant
and represent to the other that the execution and delivery of this
Agreement is not predicated upon nor made subject to any
agreement for the institution, prosecution, defense or for the
non -prosecution or non-defense of any action for divorce;
provided, however, that nothing contained in this Agreement shall
prevent or preclude either of the parties hereto from
commencing, instituting or prosecuting any action or actions for
divorce, either absolute or otherwise, upon just, legal and proper
grounds, nor to prevent either party from defending any such
action which may, has been, or shall be instituted by the other
party, or from making any just or proper defense thereto. The
parties further agree that they will each sign the Affidavit of
Consent and Waiver of Notice simultaneously with the execution
of this Agreement. It is further agreed that Counsel for Husband,
as the filing party will prepare and effectuate the Praecipe and
Divorce Decree for filing with the Court of Common Pleas of
Cumberland County to finalize and ultimate bring the above
captioned action to an end.
7. INCORPORATION OF DIVORCE DECREE:
It is further agreed, covenanted and stipulated that this
Agreement or the essential parts hereof, shall be incorporated in
any decree hereinafter entered by any court of competent
jurisdiction in any divorce proceedings that have been or may be
instituted by the parties for the purpose of enforcing the
contractual obligations of the parties. This agreement shall not
be merged in any such decree but shall in all respects survive the
same and be forever binding, enforceable and conclusive upon
the parties.
8. EFFECTIVE DATE:
The effective date of this Agreement shall be the date of
execution or execution date, defined as the date upon which the
same 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.
9. DISTRIBUTION DATES:
The transfer of property, funds and/or documents provided
for herein, shall take place within twenty-one (21) days of the
before referenced effective date, which has previously been
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defined as the effective date of this Agreement in ¶8, unless the
same is otherwise provided for herein, or mutually agreed upon
by the parties in writing.
10. MUTUAL RELEASE:
HUSBAND and WIFE each do hereby mutually remise,
release, quit -claim and forever discharge the other and the estate
of such other, for all time to come, and for all purposes
whatsoever, of and from any and all rights, title and interest, or
claims in or against the property (including income and gain from
property hereafter accruing) of the other or against the estate of
such other, of whatever nature and wheresoever situated, which
he or she now has or at any time hereafter may have against the
other, the estate of such other or any part hereof, whether arising
out of any former acts, contracts, engagements or liabilities of
such other or by way of dower or courtesy, or claims in the
nature of dower or courtesy or widow' s or widower' s rights,
family exemption or similar allowance, or under the intestate laws,
or the right to take against the spouse' s will; or the right to treat
a lifetime conveyance by the other as a testamentary, or all other
rights of a surviving spouse to participate in a deceased
spouse' s estate, whether arising under the laws of (a)
Pennsylvania, (b) any State, Commonwealth or territory of the
United States, or (c) any country or any rights which either party
may have or at any time hereafter shall have for past, present or
future support or maintenance, alimony, alimony pendente lite,
counsel fees, division of property, costs or expenses, whether
arising as a result of the marital relations or otherwise, except, all
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rights and agreements and obligations of whatsoever nature
arising or which may aris,under this AgTement or for the
breach of any provisionsthereof. It is the intention of HUSBAND
and WIFE to give each other by the execution of this Agreement a
full, complete and general release with respect to any and all
property of any kind or nature, real, personal or mixed, which the
other now owns or may hereafter acquire, except and only except
all rights and agreements and obligations of whatsoever nature
arising or which may arise under this Agreement or for the
breach of any provision thereof. It is further agreed that this
Agreement shall be and constitute a full and final resolution of
any and all claims which each of the parties may have aainst the
other for equitable division of property, alimony, counsel fees and
expenses, alimony pendente lite or any other claims pursuant to
the Pennsylvania Divorce Code or the divorce laws of any other
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jurisdiction. ,
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11. WARRANTY AS TO EXISTING OBLIGATIONS:.
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• Each party represents that theyll-liaye notheretofore
incurred or contracted for any debt or liability or obligatiqn for
which the estate of the otherprty:rnay ;be responsible orliable
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except as may be provided for in this Agreement. Each party
agreest2 indemnify and hold the other party harmless from and
against any and all such debts, liabilities or obligations of every
kind which may have heretofore been incurred by them, including
those for necessities, except for the obligationsarising out of this
Agreement.
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agrees that she shall indemnify and hold HUSBAND
harmless from said debt.
b. Vehicles
WIFE shall maintain possession of her Mazda CX9,
SUV, 2010 and HUSBAND shall execute any and all
documents necessary to effectuate ownership of said
vehicle to WIFE upon HUSBAND' s satisfaction of the
monthly payments on said vehicle. WIFE will likewise execute
any and all documents necessary to effectuate the transfer
of HUSBAND' S Jeep Cherokee automobile into
HUSBAND' s name. It is specifically contemplated that due
to certain loan guarantees that may have been made jointly
by the parties during the marriage that HUSBAND
specifically agrees that as of the date of execution and in a
consistent timely fashion each and every month thereafter,
HUSBAND shall submit to the titleholder/lender of WIFE' s
vehicle the precise amount that is do for WIFE' s car loan
payment. It is specifically agreed that said funds are only to
be applied for WIFE' s car loan and HUSBAND warrants
they will only use said funds for the stated purpose of
paying down the respective car loan. Any self dealing or
missed payments by HUSBAND will result in a negative
financial impact to the parties, up to and including but not
limited to negative credit report entries and repossession of
said vehicles. In the event of a breach, the other shall pay
the reasonable cost of the litigation, credit rating
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remediation and reasonable attorney fees associated with
the breach and the remedial steps of the injured parties.
c Household items
It is further agreed that all the furniture and
household personal effects from the marital residence have
been divided by the parties to the satisfaction of both
parties.
d. Miscellaneous items
All items that were the joint property of the parties
shall become the property of HUSBAND except those items
of personalty including WIFE's personal effects, specifically
retaining ownership of one (1) tan/taupe throw blanket
that was a gift to WIFE. Herein after the remaining property
in the residence shall become the sole property of
HUSBAND.
14. REAL PROPERTY:
WIFE shall, prior to or contemporaneously with the execution of
this Agreement, execute a deed, to be prepared by Wife' s Counsel,
conveying, transferring and granting to HUSBAND any right, title and
interest WIFE has in the real estate situate at 6131 Charing Cross,
MECHANICSBURG, PENNSYLVANIA 17050. HUSBAND hereby agrees
that within six (6) months of the date of this Agreement, HUSBAND
shall refinance the mortgage, if the same is in the joint names of the
parties, into his own name. From the date of the Agreement [and
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confirmed by the actions of the parties immediately prior to execution
of this Agreement], HUSBAND agrees to assume as his sole obligation
any and all mortgage payments, taxes, claims, damages or other
expenses incurred in connection with said premises, and HUSBAND
further covenants and agrees to hold WIFE harmless from any .such
liability or obligation. WIFE further waives any and all rights and claims
Wife has or may have to said real property.
15. APPLICABILITY OF TAX LAW TO PROPERTY TRANSFERS:
The parties hereby agree and express their intent that any
transfer of property pursuant to this Agreement shall be within the
scope and applicability of the Deficit Reduction Act of 1984
(hereinafter the Act), specifically, the provisions of said Act pertaining
to the transfers of property between spouses and former spouses. The
parties agree to sign and cause to be filed any elections or other
documents required by the Internal Revenue Service to render the Act
applicable to the transfers set forth in this Agreement without
recognition of gain on such transfer and subject to the carry-over basis
provisions of said Act.
16. 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.
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17. 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.
18, BREACH:
If either party breaches any provision of this Agreement, the
other party shall have the right, at his or her election to sue for
damages for such breach or seek such other remedies or relief as may
be available to him or her, and the party breaching this contract shall be
responsible for payment of reasonable legal fees and costs incurred by
the other in enforcing their rights under this Agreement.
19. 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 ot the
other, execute, acknowledge and deliver any and all instruments which
may be necessary or advisable to carry into effect this mutual waiver
and relinquishment of such interests, rights and claims.
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20. 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. It is specifically
acknowledged herein that this complete and final Agreement consists
of sixteen (16) type -written pages.
21. AGREEMENT BINDING ON HEIRS:
This Agreement shall be binding on and shall inure to the benefits
of the parties hereto and their respective heirs, executors,
administrators, successors and assigns.
22. 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.
23. 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.
24. INDEPENDENT SEPARATE COVENANTS:
It is specifically understood and agreed by and between the
parties hereto that each paragraph hereof shall be deemed to be
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separate and independent Agreement.
25. 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 no formal discovery conducted in
their pending divorce action and that neither party has filed an
inventory and appraisement as required by Section 3505(b) of the
Pennsylvania Divorce Code. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the rights
of either party to pursue a claim for equitable 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 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, the party shall have the right to
petition the Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County to make
equitable distribution of said asset. The non -disclosing party shall be
responsible for payment of counsel fees, costs or expenses incurred by
the other party in seeking equitable distribution of said asset.
Notwithstanding the foregoing this Agreement shall in all other respects
remain in full force and effect.
26. 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
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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.
27. DESCRIPTIVE HEADINGS:
The descriptive headings used herein are for convenience only.
They shall have no affect whatsoever in determining the rights or
obligations of the parties.
28. APPLICABLE LAW:
This Agreement shall be construed under the laws of the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and more specifically under the Divorce
Code of 1980 and any amendments thereto.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have set their hands
and seal the date and year first above written.
es T. Chavis, Husband
Rothschild, Esq. for Husband
Ernestine S.
, ' e
Michael 0. Pal mo, Jr., ife
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JAMES T. CHAVIS,
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYIVA
v.
ERNESTINE S. CHAVIS,
Defendant
: NO. 10-468 CIVIL
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: IN DIVORCE
PRAECIPE TO TRANSMIT RECORD
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Please transmit the record, together with the following information, to the Court for entry
of a Divorce Decree:
1 Ground for Divorce: 3301(c) of the Divorce Code.
2. Date and manner of service of the complaint: Certified mail to the Defendant Feb. 12,
2010. Affidavit of Service filed February 18, 2010.
3. Date of execution of the affidavit of consent required by Section 3301(c) of the
Divorce Code: By Plaintiff 9/19/14 ; By Defendant 9/09/14.
4. Related claims pending: None.
5. Date Plaintiffs Waiver of Notice in §3301(c) Divorce was filed with the Prothonotary:
10/01/14;
Date Defendant's Waiver of Notice in §3301(c) Divorce was filed with the
Prothonotary: 10/01/14.
Date: it/3XY
Respectfully submitted,
By:
G . 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
JAMES T. CHAVIS, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V.
ERNESTINE S. CHAVIS,
Defendant NO. 2010 —468 CIVIL TERM
DIVORCE DECREE
AND Now, Q T �Q/7', it is ordered and decreed that
JAMES T. CHAVIS , plaintiff, and
ERNESTINE S. CHAVIS , defendant, are divorced from the
bonds of matrimony.
Any existing spousal support order shall hereafter be deemed an order for
alimony pendente lite if 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: None.
Further, the Marital Settlement Agreement, executed by the parties and dated
September 19, 2014, attached hereto, is incorporated herein for purposes of
enforcement but shall not be merged into said decree. The parties are ordered to
comply with the terms of said Agreement.
BY TH R
Attest: Judge
P othonotary
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NOTICE TO RESUME PRIOR SURNAME
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hereby elects to resume the prior surname of 42sLe_gevnoft4o , and gives this
written notice avowing his / her intention pursuant to the provisions of 54 P.S. 704.
Date:
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Signature of name1being resumed
COMMONWEALTII OF PENNSYLVANIA )
COUNTY OF eiMirreddnij
On the /1114day of A49 V , 200t_q, before me, the Prothonotary or the
notary public, personally appeared the above affiant known to me to be the person whose
name is subscribed to the within document and acknowledged that he / she executed the
foregoing for the purpose therein contained.
In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand hereunto set my hand and official
seal.
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Protho o ary or Notary Public
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James T. Chavis
Plaintiff
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OUIIBEIIAND COUNTY
PENNSYLVANIA
vs.
Ernestine S. Chavis
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE
NO. 10-468 Civil Term
MILITARY QUALIFYING COURT ORDER
1. This Military Qualifying Court Order ("Order) creates and recognizes the existence of the
Former Spouse's right to receive a portion of the benefits payable with respect to the Member. The
Member and the Former Spouse intend that this Order qualify under the Uniformed Services Former
Spouse's Protection Act, 10 U.S.C. Section 1408 and following. The jurisdiction requirements of 10
U.S.C. Section 1408 have been complied with, and this Order has not been amended, superseded, or
set aside by any subsequent order. The court has the authority to divide military retired pay under
USFSPA's jurisdictional requirements since the Member consents to the jurisdiction of this court.
2. This Order is entered pursuant to authority granted under the applicable domestic relations
laws of the State of Pennsylvania.
3. This Order relates to the provision of marital property rights to the Former Spouse.
4. This Order applies to the Military Retirement System ("Plan") and any successor thereto.
James T. Chavis ("Member) is a Member in the Plan. Ernestine S. Chavis ("Former Spouse") is the
Former Spouse for the purpose of this Order.
5. The Member's name, mailing address, Social Security number and date of birth are:
James T. Chavis
6131 Charing Cross
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
Social Security No.: See Addendum
Date of Birth: See Addendum
6. The Former Spouse's name, mailing address, Social Security number and date of birth are:
Ernestine S. Chavis
49 Forest Drive
Mechanisburg, PA 17055
Social Security No.: See Addendum
Date of Birth: See Addendum
7. The Member assigns to the Former Spouse an interest in the Member's disposable military
retired pay. The Former Spouse is entitled to a direct payment in the amount specified below and shall
receive payments at the same time as the Member.
8. The Member's rights under the Servicemembers' Civil Relief Act were observed by the Court
as evidenced by the Member's affirmative signature on the Divorce Decree and/or Marital Settlement
Agreement.
9. This Order assignshuFonnar8pouoe anamount equal ho$1.444.UOper month nfthe
Member's disposable military retired pay under the Plan.
10. Payments to Former Spouse shall commence as soon as administratively feasible following
the date this Order is approved by the appropriate Military Pay Center.
11 shal! continue to Former Spouse for the remander of the Member's Iifetime. If
the Former Spouse dies before the Member, the Former Spouse's share of the Member's disposable
military retired pay shali revert to the Member.
12. The Member and Former Spouse agrethat the Former Spouse wifl not be named or
maintained as a beneficiary under the Survivor Benefit Plan.
13. The Member and the Former Spouse acknowledge that they were married for a period of
more than ten years during which time the Member performedmore than ten years of creditable miitary
service. The parties were married on June 30, 1990, separated on June 5, 2009, and were divorced on
October 14, 2014.
14. The Former Spouse agrees that any future overpayments to her are recoverable and
subject to involuntary collection from her or her estate.
15. The Former Spouse agrees to notify DFAS about any changes in the Qualifying Court Order
or the Order affecting these provisions of it, or in the eligibility of any recipient receiving benefits
pursuant to it.
16. The Former Spouse shall be liable for any federal, state or local taxes associated with any
payments made directly to her from DFAS.
17. The Member agrees to cooperate with the Former Spouse to prepare an application for
direct payment to the Former Spouse from the Member's retired or retainer pay pursuant to 10 U.S.C.
Section 1408. The Member agrees to execute all documents that the United States Navy may require
to certify that the disposabJe military retired pay can be provided to the Former Spouse.
18. The parties acknowledge that the foliowing items must be sent by the Former Spouse to
DFAS-HGA/CL, Assistant General Counsel for Garnishment Operations, P.O. Box 998002, Cleveland,
OH 44199-8002. The Member agrees to provide any of this information to the Fomier Spouse at the
Former Spouse's request and to make aH necessary efforts to obtain any of this information that the
Former Spouse is unable to obtain.
a. Deemed Election Letter
b. A certified copy of the Divorce Decree and Separation Agreement, if applicable.
c. A certified copy of this Military Qualifying Court Order.
d. A copy of the Marriage Certificate of Mr. and Mrs. Chavis.
e. An executed copy of Form 2293 entitled "Application for Former Spouse Payments
From Retired Pay."
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19. The Court shall retain jurisdiction to enter such further Orders as are necessary to enforce
the award to the Former Spouse of the military retirement benefits awarded herein. Such orders may
include, but not necessarily be limited to, orders modifying the percentage of disposable retired pay
awarded to the Former Spouse or requiring the Member to pay alimony to the Former spouse to
maintain the intent of this Qualifying Court Order should Member waive retirement pay to receive
disability compensation or should Member elect to merge his military retired pay with another federal
employee retirement plan.
Accepted and Ordered this of Nevem , 2044
CONSENT TO ORDER:
Judge
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Date
Ax°ney for Plaintiff/
CoMember
Date
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Attorney for Defenda
ADDENDUM TO MILITARY QUALIFYING COURT ORDER
For Submission to Defense Finance Accounting Service Only
Due to the Federal Privacy Act, many state courts prohibit the inclusion of personal data in
public records to prevent identity theft. Therefore, please forward the following information
sheet to Defense Finance Accounting Service when submitting the court certified copy of the
Qualifying Court Order. Do NOT file the Addendum with the court.
Member Information
Name: James T. Chavis
Address: 6131 Charing Cross
. Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
SSN: 434-37-4958
Date of Birth: December 27, 1967
Member Attorney's Information
Name: Gary L. Rothschild, Esq.
Address: 2215 Forest Hills Dr., Suite 35
Harrisburg, PA 17112
Phone Number: (717) 540-3510
Former Spouse Information
Name: Ernestine S. Chavis
Address: 49 Forest Drive
Mechanisburg, PA 17055
SSN: 436-65-8674
Date of Birth: December 14, 1963
Former Spouse Attorney's Information
Name: Michael 0. Palermo, Jr., Esq.
Address: Palermo Law Offices
3300 Trindle Road
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Phone Number: (717) 635-9591
The court certified copy of the Domestic Relations Order and this Addendum should be sent to:
DFAS-HGA/CL
Assistant General Counsel for Garnishment Operations
P.O. Box 998002
Cleveland, OH 44199-8002
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