HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-2363IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY PENNSYLVANIA
FAMILY DIVISION
Elisabeth Curran Myers r
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Eric A Layman - ( _
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DIVORCE
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these papers by the Plaintiff. You may lose money, property or other rights important to you,
including the right to demand marriage counseling.
When the ground for divorce is indignities of irretrievable breakdown of the marriage, you
may request marriage counseling. A list of marriage counselors is available in the Office of the
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COUNSELING NOTICE UNDER Pa.R.C.P.
RULE 1920.45(a)'(1)
The Divorce Code of Pennsylvania requires that you be notified of the availability of
counseling where a divorce is sought under any of the following grounds:
Section 3301(a)(6) Indignities
Section 3301 (c) Irretrievable Breakdown
Mutual Consent
Section 3301(d) Irretrievable Breakdown
Two-Year Separation where the court determines that
there is not a reasonable prospect of reconciliation.
A list of qualified professionals is available for inspection in the Prothonotary Office of the
Cumberland County court.
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY PENNSYLVANIA
FAMILY DIVISION
Elisabeth Curran Myers
Plaintiff
vs. No.
Eric A Layman
Defendant
DIVORCE
COMPLAINT UNDER SECTION 3301(c) OF THE DIVORCE CODE
1. The Plaintiff is Elisabeth Curran Myers, who currently resides at 29 W green Street,
Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania 17055. She has resided at this address at least since May 2006.
2. The Defendant is Eric A Layman, who currently resides at 19 Drexel Place, New
Cumberland, Pennsylvania 17070. He has resided at this address at least since July 2009. The
Defendant previously resided at 29 W Green Street, Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania 17055 since
May 2006.
3. Both the Plaintiff and Defendant have been bona fide residents in the Commonwealth
for at least six (6) months immediately previous to the filing of this Complaint.
4. The Plaintiff and Defendant were married on May 27, 2006, at Allenberry Resort Inn,
Boiling Springs, Pennsylvania, County of Cumberland.
5. Neither the Plaintiff nor Defendant is in the military or naval service of the United
States or its allies within the provisions of the Servicemember's Civil Relief Act of 2003 and its
amendments.
6. There have been no prior actions of divorce or for annulment instituted by either of the
parties in this or any other jurisdiction.
7. The Plaintiff is aware of the availability of counseling and of the right to request that the
Court require the parties to participate in counseling.
8. The marriage is irretrievably broken.
9. An original copy of the marriage certificate is attached.
10. After ninety (90) days have elapsed from the date of filing of this Complaint, the
Plaintiff intends to file an affidavit consenting to a divorce. The Plaintiff believes that the
Defendant will also file such an affidavit.
WHEREFORE, if both parties file affidavits consenting to a divorce after ninety (90) days
have elapsed from the date of the filing of this Complaint, the Plaintiff respectfully requests the
Court to enter a decree of divorce pursuant to §3301 (c) of the Divorce Code.
COUNT II
REQUEST FOR INCORPORATION OF MARITAL SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT PURSUANT TO
SECTIONS 3104(A)(1) AND (3) and 3323(6) DIVORCE CODE
1. Paragraphs 1 through 10 are incorporated herein and made a part hereof by
reference as though fully set forth.
2. The Plaintiff and Defendant have reached an agreement on issues including
alimony, property division, child support and child custody.
WHEREFORE, the Plaintiff respectfully requests that this Court approve and incorporate
the agreement reached between the Plaintiff and Defendant into the final divorce decree,
pursuant to Sections 3104(a) (1) and (3) and 3323(b) of the Divorce Code.
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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Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY PENNSYLVANIA
FAMILY DIVISION
Elisabeth Curran Myers
Plaintiff
vs. No.
Eric A Layman
Defendant
DIVORCE
VERIFICATION
I verify that the statements made in this complaint are true and correct to the best of my
knowledge, information and belief. I understand that false statements made herein are subject to
the penalties of 18 PA. C.S., §4094, relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
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Date Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
FAMILY DIVISION
Elisabeth Curran Myers
Plaintiff
Eric A Layman
Defendant
vs. No.
DIVORCE
AFFIDAVIT OF NON-MILITARY SERVICE
Personally appeared before me the undersigned, a Notary Public in and for said County
and State, Elisabeth Curran Myers, for the Plaintiff and duly authorized to execute this Affidavit,
and states that the Affiant knows of his or her own knowledge that the Defendant Eric A Layman
herein is not in the military service as defined in the Servicemembers' Civil Relief Act of 2003 and
its Amendments thereto, for the following reasons: At no time have i ever witnessed my spouse
report or make contact with military personnel to serve in the military.
Affiant further says that the obligation sought to be enforced in this suit is not an
obligation against a surety guarantor, endorser, or other person liable, primarily or secondarily, for
a party in the military service.
PI stiff IN WITNESS THEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal.
Dated:
NOT Y BLIC
NOTARIAL SEAL
DON TRAUK
Notary Public
LEMOYNE BOROUGH, CUMBERLAND COUNTY
My Commission Expires Jun 3, 2013
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Marital Separation and Property Settlement Agree n ,between
Eric A Layman and Elisabeth Curran Myie's
AGREEMENT, made this =aj2 day of March, 2010, between Eric A Layman (hereinafter
referred to as Husband) and Elisabeth Curran Myers (hereinafter referred to as Wife).
EXPLANATORY STATEMENT
The parties were married in Boiling Springs, Pennsylvania, on May 27, 2006, in a religious
ceremony.
There are presently no minor children born of or adopted by said marriage.
There are presently no adult children, born of or adopted by said marriage, who are legally
dependant upon the parties for care or support. There are presently no adult children who are
over the age of 21 and have mental and/or physical disabilities.
Differences have arisen between the parties. They are now, and have been since November 3,
2008, no longer living as Husband and Wife, living separate and apart, voluntarily and by mutual
consent, with the purpose and intent of ending their marriage.
It is the desire of both parties in this Agreement to determine, settle, and formalize their duties
and obligations to each other and any issues regarding alimony, their respective rights in the
property or estate of the other, and in property owned by them jointly or as tenants by the
entireties and in marital property, and all other rights, claims, relationships or obligations between
them arising out of their marriage or otherwise, and each party having general knowledge of the
properties owned by them separately and jointly and of their respective means, obligations and
needs.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the promises and mutual covenants and understandings
of each of the parties, they each hereby mutually agree to the following:
1. SEPARATION
It shall be lawful for each party at all times hereafter to live separate and apart from the other
party at such place or places as he or she may from time to time choose or deem fit.
The parties shall not molest or interfere with each other, nor shall either attempt to compel the
other to cohabit or dwell with him or her, by any means whatsoever.
Husband and Wife agree that the marriage is irretrievably broken and will proceed with divorce
under 23 Pa. C.A. Section 3301(c).
2. ALIMONY
MUTUAL WAIVER. It is the mutual desire of the parties that hereafter they shall each maintain
and support themselves separately and independently of the other.
Accordingly, and in consideration of the terms of this Agreement, the provisions contained herein
for the respective benefit of the parties, and for other good and valuable consideration, the Wife
hereby releases and discharges the Husband, absolutely and forever for the rest of her life, from
any and all claim or right to receive from the Husband temporary, definite, or indefinite alimony,
support, or maintenance for the past, present or future. The Wife acknowledges that this provision
has been explained to her and she understands and recognizes that, by the execution of this
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Agreement, she cannot at any time in the future make any claim against the Husband for alimony,
support, or maintenance of any kind whatsoever for herself.
The Husband hereby releases and discharges the Wife, absolutely and forever for the rest of his
life, from any and all claim or right to receive from the Wife temporary, definite, or indefinite
alimony, support, or maintenance for the past, present, or future. The Husband acknowledges
that this provision has been explained to him and he understands and recognizes that, by the
execution of this Agreement, he cannot at any time in the future make any claim against the Wife
for alimony, support, or maintenance of any kind whatsoever for himself.
3. MEDICAL INSURANCE
GENERAL. Each party shall maintain their own medical insurance on their own behalf. Each
party waives any interest they have in the other's medical insurance proceeds.
4. DISPOSITION OF PROPERTY
MARITAL REAL PROPERTY. The parties own as tenants by the entirety, in fee simple, the
property known as 29 W Green Street, Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania 17055, which is presently
occupied by the Wife.
It is the intention of the parties that they presently continue to own the marital home jointly,
become tenants-in-common upon being divorced, and to eventually sell the marital home.
Therefore, the parties agree as follows:
The parties agree that the marital home is valued at approximately One Hundred And
Twenty Five Thousand Dollars And Zero Cents ($125,000.00), and that it currently holds
one (1) lien, valued at approximately Eighty Nine Thousand Dollars And Zero Cents
($89,000.00). Therefore, the parties agree that the current equity in the marital home is
approximately Thirty Six Thousand Dollars And Zero Cents ($36,000.00).
The Wife shall be entitled to sole possession of said premises (rent-free).
The parties shall cooperate fully to promptly sell the marital home.
Expenses associated with the ownership and/or occupancy of the marital real estate shall
include the mortgage, taxes, insurance, repair costs and every other cost associated with
the maintenance of the property. During such time as the property is jointly-owned by the
parties, the Husband's share of said expenses shall be fifty percent (50%) and the Wife's
share of said expenses shall be fifty percent (50%). A party's financial responsibility shall
end when all of his or her ownership and/or property rights are lawfully transferred to
another.
In the event the parties cannot agree upon a sale price, they shall choose a licensed real
estate agent in the county where the property resides (or an adjacent county), and list the
property for sale at a price which is five percent (5%) higher than its fair market value as
determined by a licensed real estate appraiser. If the parties cannot agree upon a listing
agent, they shall each choose a real estate agent in the county where the property
resides (or an adjacent county), and the two said agents shall together choose a third
real estate agent. The three (3) real estate agents shall decide upon a listing price which
is five percent (5%) higher than the fair market value of the property as determined by the
real estate appraiser. In the event the parties cannot obtain the desired sale price within
ninety (90) days after listing the property, they shall accept the first offer that is at least
ninety percent (90%) of the designated listing price. The parties shall bear equally the
cost, if any, of effectuating the sale, including the real estate agents' fees and seller's
settlement costs.
Neither party shall refuse to execute a contract for sale on the above terms or impose
unreasonable conditions for the consummation of a contract of sale.
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Any and all Deeds of Trust, liens, closing costs, including attorney's fees, and real estate
commissions shall be paid from the proceeds of sale before any distribution is made
therefrom.
Upon the sale and settlement of said property, the proceeds of such shall first pay the
costs of the transaction and all encumbrances and liens against said property. Following
these deductions, the Husband shall receive fifty percent (50%) of all remaining
proceeds, and the Wife shall receive fifty percent (50%). Similarly, in the event that such
a sale does not result in any net proceeds, that is, where the value of the property as
specified within the sale documents does not exceed the costs of the transaction
combined with the value of all encumbrances and liens against said property which exist
at that time, the parties agree that the financial responsibility for the payment of the
remaining costs and balances shall be divided using the same proportions and terms.
The responsibilities of the parties pertaining to capital gains taxes related to this property
are specifically addressed elsewhere in this Agreement.
When applicable, this Agreement acts as an authorization and directive to the settlement
attorney to issue separate checks to the Wife and the Husband pursuant to the details of
this section of this Agreement.
The parties each agree that while they own the said property as tenants-in-common,
neither of them may, without the written consent of the other, sell his or her respective
half interest in the said property, but, subject to the terms and conditions of this
Agreement, either party may force the sale in lieu of partition of the said entire property.
PERSONAL PROPERTY. The parties agree with respect to their personal property as follows:
The 1979 Ford F100, Vehicle Identification Number F10GREJ4529, shall become the
property of the Wife. The Wife shall thereafter be solely responsible for all expenses
arising from such vehicle, and shall hold the Husband harmless as to the operation,
maintenance, and all financial obligations arising out of the ownership of said vehicle.
The 2004 Volkswagen New Beetle GIs CV, Vehicle Identification Number
3VWCM21Y94M311489, shall become the property of the Wife. The Wife shall
thereafter be solely responsible for all expenses arising from such vehicle, and shall hold
the Husband harmless as to the operation, maintenance, and all financial obligations
arising out of the ownership of said vehicle.
The 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sahara, Vehicle Identification Number 1J4FA59S31P323101,
shall become the property of the Husband, and, contemporaneously with the execution of
this Agreement, the Wife will execute all documents necessary and appropriate to convey
title of said automobile to the Husband. The Husband shall thereafter be solely
responsible for all expenses arising from such vehicle, and shall hold the Wife harmless
as to the operation, maintenance, and all financial obligations arising out of the ownership
of said vehicle.
The parties agree that the Husband shall have as his sole property any belongings he
brought into the marriage.
The parties agree that the Wife shall have as her sole property any belongings she
brought into the marriage.
Except where otherwise specified in this Agreement, the parties shall divide between
them, to their mutual satisfaction, all furniture and household furnishings, and all other
items of personal property which heretofore have been held by them in common, jointly,
or as tenants by the entirety, and neither party will make any claims to any such items
which are agreed to be owned by the other.
COMMON FINANCIAL ASSETS. Except where otherwise specified in this Agreement, the
parties shall divide all joint checking and savings accounts, all stocks, all certificates of deposit, all
bonds, all mutual funds, and all other common financial assets which are legally marital property,
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whether titled in one or both parties' names. Once divided to the satisfaction of both parties,
neither party shall make any claims on the other party's common financial assets, unless such
claim can be reasonably considered appropriate compensation for the breach of some other
clause of this Agreement, or unless such claim is proper pursuant to a separate amendment,
contract, or legal action.
OTHER PROPERTY. The parties represent and acknowledge that there is no other property,
real or personal, which is owned jointly or in which both have an interest, and hereafter neither
party will make any claim to any item which is in the possession of the other. Each party shall
own, have and enjoy independently of any claim or right or the other, all items of property, real or
personal, of every kind now or hereafter owned or held by him or her with full power to dispose of
same as fully and effectively in all respects and for all purposes as if he or she were unmarried.
5. LIFE INSURANCE
Each party shall have the right to name any person or organization they so choose as beneficiary
on their life insurance policies. Each party waives any interest they have in the other party's life
insurance proceeds, cash value, or otherwise.
6. RETIREMENT BENEFITS
The Wife agrees to waive and release any rights or claims she may now have to any retirement
pay, benefits or privileges earned by the Husband before or during this marriage.
The Husband agrees to waive and release any rights or claims he may now have to any
retirement pay, benefits or privileges earned by the Wife before or during this marriage.
The Husband hereby waives all right to claim interest or share in the Wife's Individual Retirement
Accounts, which shall become her sole property.
7. ESTATE PLANNING
INHERITANCE. The parties each forever waive all rights to inherit from the other party and rights
to receive any property on the death of the other party, except by reason of a will, codicil, or
republication of will by the other party executed subsequent to this date.
The parties each recognize that this waiver includes rights that they otherwise might have or
acquire under 20 Pennsylvania Statutes 2203 et seq., any amendment thereof, or any successor
statute. The foregoing, however, shall not bar a claim on the part of either party for any cause
arising out of a breach of this Agreement during the lifetime of the deceased party against whose
estate such claim may be made.
ADMINISTRATION. The parties forever waive all rights to act as administrator of the other
party's estate and all rights to request or petition for the appointment of any person to serve as
such representative or to act as the executor of the other party's will, unless expressly named in a
will, codicil, or republication of will by the other party, executed subsequent to this date or by
reason of an insurance policy if specified within this Agreement.
8. DEBTS
GENERAL. The parties agree that they will not incur or contract any debt in the name of the
other, or on the credit of the other, and will not pledge the other's credit in any manner after the
execution of this Agreement, and that each shall hereafter be responsible for his or her
obligations, except as set forth in this Agreement. Immediately upon execution of this
Agreement, each of the parties shall do whatever is necessary to close immediately all joint
accounts in the name of the Husband and the Wife or either of them under which one may make
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purchases on the credit of the other.
CREDIT-CARD DEBT. Each party agrees to retire the following joint credit-card debt in full and
to hold the other harmless for same, as follows:
Visa, approximate balance Six Thousand Five Hundred Dollars And Zero Cents
($6,500.00), to be paid off within six months from the date of this Agreement. The
Husband is to pay Three Thousand Two Hundred And Fifty Dollars And Zero Cents
($3,250.00) toward the retirement of this balance, and the Wife is to pay Three Thousand
Two Hundred And Fifty Dollars And Zero Cents ($3,250.00). The parties shall share
detailed records of the payments made by each other to eliminate this debt. The parties
agree that each shall be separately responsible for the interest which accrues on his or
her unpaid portion of the divided balance, as agreed to herein.
OTHER JOINTLY-HELD DEBT. Each party agrees to retire the following jointly-held debt in full
and to hold the other harmless for same, as follows:
PSECU, approximate balance Nine Thousand Dollars And Zero Cents ($9,000.00), to be
paid off within six months from the date of this Agreement. The Husband is to pay Four
Thousand Five Hundred Dollars And Zero Cents ($4,500.00) toward the retirement of this
balance, and the Wife is to pay Four Thousand Five Hundred Dollars And Zero Cents
($4,500.00). The parties shall share detailed records of the payments made by each
other to eliminate this debt. The parties agree that each shall be separately responsible
for the interest which accrues on his or her unpaid portion of the divided balance, as
agreed to herein.
Private Party Personal Loan, approximate balance Three Thousand Dollars And Zero
Cents ($3,000.00), to be paid off within six months from the date of this Agreement. The
Husband is to pay One Thousand Five Hundred Dollars And Zero Cents ($1,500.00)
toward the retirement of this balance, and the Wife is to pay One Thousand Five Hundred
Dollars And Zero Cents ($1,500.00). The parties shall share detailed records of the
payments made by each other to eliminate this debt. The parties agree that each shall
be separately responsible for the interest which accrues on his or her unpaid portion of
the divided balance, as agreed to herein.
CREDIT HISTORY. The parties acknowledge and agree that the credit history established by
them during their marriage shall be deemed to have been the credit history of both parties,
notwithstanding ordinary practices of creditors and credit reporting agencies that may have
reported such credit history in the name of the Husband only. The Husband agrees that he shall
cooperate and execute any documents as may be required to enable the Wife to provide to her
prospective creditors the full credit history of the parties during the marriage. Nothing in this
Agreement is intended or shall be deemed to create any liability for the Husband of debts or
obligations incurred by the Wife arising out of the credit information provided to her.
INDEMNIFICATION. Except as otherwise specified herein, the parties agree that each will be
responsible for his or her own debts and that neither will be responsible for the debts of the other.
In the event that either party shall be called upon to answer for or to pay any debts or obligations
of the other, then the Husband or the Wife, as the case may be, shall defend against the payment
of such debt, and in the event the Husband or the Wife shall be required to pay, the opposite
spouse shall exonerate and indemnify the Husband or the Wife against such debt, including all
legal and proper costs, reasonable charges, and such damages as may have been caused by the
failure to have paid such debt when due.
COMPLIANCE. At the request of the other, the parties shall at any time, and from time to time
hereafter, execute, acknowledge and deliver to the other party any further instruments and
assurances that may be reasonably required for the purpose of giving full force and effect to the
provisions of this Agreement. If either party shall fail to comply with the provisions of this
paragraph, this Agreement shall constitute an actual grant, assignment, and conveyance of the
property and rights in such manner and with such force and effect as shall be necessary to
effectuate the terms of this Agreement.
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MUTUAL RELEASE. Except as otherwise provided by this Agreement, each party hereby
covenants and agrees that he or she will not incur any debts, obligations, or liabilities on the other
party's credit, nor do anything for which the other party might be legally liable or answerable.
Each party covenants and warrants that there are no debts or obligations of any kind incurred by
him or her and binding on the other party.
Except as otherwise provided by this Agreement, all property and money received and retained
by the parties pursuant hereto shall be the separate property of the respective parties, free and
clear of any right, interest, or claim of the other party, and each party shall have the right to deal
with and dispose of his or her separate property, both real or personal, as fully and effectively as
if the parties had never been married.
9. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
EFFECTIVE DATE OF AGREEMENT
This Agreement shall be effective as of the date it is executed by both parties. All agreements
and representations of the Husband and the Wife shall be deemed to have been made as of this
date.
LEGAL REPRESENTATION
The Husband and Wife each acknowledge that they have had the opportunity to retain counsel
but have decided not to do so. The parties fully understand the facts and terms of this
Agreement.
Each party, whether or not represented by licensed legal counsel, enters freely and voluntarily
into this Agreement.
If after the final divorce judgment has been entered, either party shall default in the performance
of any of the obligations of this Agreement, or of any order or judgment, the other party may take
action to lawfully recover his or her reasonable attorney's fees and costs from the defaulting party
or his or her estate.
COSTS OF ENFORCEMENT
The parties agree that any costs, including but not limited to counsel fees, court costs,
investigation fees, and travel expense, incurred by a party in the successful enforcement of any of
the agreements, covenants, or provisions of this Agreement, whether through litigation or other
action to compel compliance herewith, shall be borne by the defaulting party. Any such costs
incurred by a party in the successful defense to any action for enforcement of any of the
agreements, covenants, or provisions of this Agreement shall be borne by the party seeking to
enforce compliance.
TAX RETURNS AND REFUNDS
The parties shall file joint Federal and state income tax returns for the taxable year 2009. Any
overpayment of taxes resulting from these tax returns shall be allocated as follows: the Wife shall
receive fifty percent (50%) and the Husband shall receive fifty percent (50%). Similarly, in the
event that such a return does not results in additional taxes needing to be paid, the parties agree
that the financial responsibility for the payment of the remaining taxes shall be divided using the
same proportions and terms.
If the parties agree to a joint filing for any taxable year, the Husband shall indemnify and hold
harmless the Wife against all claims or loss, including reasonable attorney's fees, which the Wife
may incur as a result of her agreement to file joint income tax returns with the Husband, and the
Wife shall indemnify and hold harmless the Husband against all claims or loss, including
reasonable attorney's fees, which the Husband may incur as a result of his agreement to file joint
income tax returns with the Wife; the purpose of this paragraph being that each party shall pay for
his or her own errors, omissions, or failure to report his or her income correctly.
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INTEREST DEDUCTIONS AND DEPRECIATION. At such time as the parties file separate
Federal and State Income Tax returns and as long as they own any real property described in this
Agreement, the Husband shall receive fifty percent (50%) of the interest deductions and
depreciation attendant thereto, and the Wife shall therefore receive fifty percent (50%) of the
interest and depreciation attendant thereto.
CAPITAL GAINS. The parties acknowledge that they have not accrued any capital gains from
the sale of any marital property during the previous tax year, or in the current tax year until the
present, which have not yet been appropriately documented within State and Federal tax filings,
as required by law. Other than any capital gains tax implications and responsibilities identified in
Section 4 above, if future capital gains, associated with the sale or transfer of any marital
property, are recognized, the parties agree that the Husband will pay fifty percent (50%) of all
taxes due on these gains, and any and all interest and/or penalties that may become due upon
that portion, and the Wife agrees to pay fifty percent (50%) of all taxes due on these gains, and
any and all interest and/or penalties that may become due upon that portion.
COOPERATION REGARDING CLAIMS AND DEFENSES. The Husband and the Wife each
agree to promptly notify the other in the event the Internal Revenue Service or any state or local
taxing authority provides notice of an audit, deficiency, refund, or the adjustment regarding a tax
return that was jointly filed or that should have been jointly filed. The party receiving such notice
from a taxing authority shall provide a copy of the notice to the other party. The Husband and the
Wife further agree to cooperate fully with the other in any claims for refunds or in defending
against any deficiencies that may be determined with respect to joint income tax returns filed (or
to be filed) for the calendar year 2008 and years prior. This includes, without limitation, the
making, executing, and filing of amended income tax returns; applications for refunds, protests,
and other instruments; and documents as may be required.
RELEASE OF GENERAL CLAIMS
Except as expressly provided in this Agreement, each party hereby waives, releases, renounces
and forever discharges all other claims, causes of action, rights or demands, known or unknown,
past, present or future, which he or she now or hereafter has, might have, or could claim to have
against the other or any present or future property of the other by reason of the marital
relationship or any matter, thing or cause whatsoever. Nothing in this Paragraph shall be
deemed to prevent either party from enforcing the terms of this Agreement or from asserting any
rights or claims expressly reserved to either party in this Agreement.
Nothing herein shall impair or waive any cause of action which either party may have against the
other for dissolution of the marriage or any defenses either may have to any such cause of action.
The parties, by execution of this Agreement, have provided for a fair and equitable distribution of
all property belonging to the parties.
AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE
Each party shall be responsible for his or her own automobile insurance from the date of
separation and thereafter, with no contribution required from the other party.
SOCIAL SECURITY AND OTHER BENEFITS
Nothing in this Agreement shall constitute a waiver of either party's individual rights to receive
Social Security or other governmental benefits (state, local and/or Federal) on his or her own
account, as a widow, widower, or separated or divorced person, in consonance with applicable
law.
BINDING EFFECT
This Agreement shall be binding upon the parties, their heirs, administrators, executors and
assigns.
SUCCESSIONS
This Agreement shall inure to the benefit of the parties and their respective heirs, administrators,
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executors, successors, and assigns.
GOVERNING LAW
This Agreement shall be governed by the law of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The
Husband and the Wife consent to the jurisdiction of the Court of Common Pleas of the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for the purposes of enforcing the elements of this Agreement.
ENTIRE UNDERSTANDING
This Agreement contains the entire understanding and agreement of the parties pertaining to
these matters, and they shall not be bound by any representations, warranties, promises,
covenants, or understandings other than those set forth herein. All prior agreements,
understandings, or representations are hereby terminated and cancelled in their entirety and are
of no further force. No amendment or modification of this Agreement or any judgment or order
based on it shall be valid unless signed by the Husband and the Wife or ordered by the court after
duly noticed hearing.
RELIANCE ON MATERIAL REPRESENTATIONS
The Husband and the Wife acknowledge that in entering into this Agreement, each has been
induced to and is directly and materially relying in good faith on the truth and completeness of the
representations and warranties expressly made by the other party to this Agreement. The parties
have also either agreed to not exchange any financial statements and records, or upon
agreement, have exchanged sworn Financial Disclosure Affidavits (Statements of Net Worth) and
other financial data including, but not limited to, joint Federal and State Income Tax Returns, W-2
Wage and Tax statements, data regarding the benefits from employment, pension information,
bank statements, checking account statements, and credit card bills, as well as other
miscellaneous business and personal financial data.
MODIFICATION
The parties at any time may, by mutual consent, amend or modify the terms of this Agreement,
provided that any modification or waiver of any of the terms of this Agreement shall not be
effective unless in writing and executed with the same formality as this Agreement.
BREACH AND WAIVER
Any waiver of any breach or default under this Agreement shall not be deemed a waiver of any
subsequent breach or default.
FURTHER ASSURANCES
The Husband and the Wife shall each execute and deliver promptly on request any additional
papers, documents, and other assurances reasonably necessary in connection with the
performance of these obligations. In the event that either party fails or refuses to comply with the
provisions of this paragraph, the failing party shall reimburse the other party for all losses and
expenses including, but not limited to, attorneys' fees and costs incurred as a result of such
failure.
SUBMISSION TO COURT
This Agreement may be submitted by either party to any court before which a petition for the
dissolution of the marriage may be pending for approval by the court and for incorporation into the
final judgment decreeing the dissolution of the marriage.
SUBSEQUENT DIVORCE
If any action for divorce is hereafter instituted by either party against the other, this Agreement
may, if desired, be submitted to the Court in such action for approval and incorporation in a
decree should one be granted; but this Agreement shall be independent of, not merged with, nor
dependant for its effectiveness upon such approval or incorporation, nor be otherwise affected
thereby.
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RELIGIOUS DIVORCE
If requested by either party, the parties shall cooperate fully in obtaining a religious divorce. Each
party shall cooperate in executing all documents reasonably necessary to obtain such a divorce.
The parties shall be equally responsible for any additional costs which are a direct result of
additional fees or processing, associated with any existing, reasonable religious divorce
requirements.
RECONCILIATION
The parties recognize the possibility of reconciliation. It is their intention that a reconciliation,
temporary or permanent, or a further separation after any reconciliation, shall in no way abrogate
or affect the provisions of this Agreement having to do with the settlement and disposition of the
property rights of the parties nor their respective real and personal property, as set forth herein.
DISPUTE RESOLUTION
The parties agree that every dispute or difference between them, arising under this Agreement,
shall be settled first by a meeting of the parties attempting to confer and resolve the dispute in a
good faith manner. The parties shall attempt to meet together as soon as reasonably practical. If
the parties cannot resolve their dispute after conferring, either party may require the other party to
submit the matter to non-binding mediation, utilizing the services of an impartial professional
mediator approved by both parties. Such mediation shall occur as soon as reasonably practical
and neither party shall unreasonably withhold its consent to the appointment of the mediator. The
reasonable costs and expenses of the mediator shall be borne equally between the parties. In
the event that a dispute between the parties cannot be resolved in the foregoing manner, each of
the parties hereby waives its rights to a trial by jury in any action or proceeding arising out of in
connection with or in any way pertaining to this Agreement. It is agreed and understood that this
waiver constitutes a waiver of trial by jury of all claims against all parties to such action or
proceedings, including claims against parties who are not parties to this Agreement. This waiver
is knowingly, willingly and voluntarily made by each party.
NOTICES
All written notices and demands that either of the parties gives to the other party in connection
with this Agreement, or any to personal service, shall be made by mailing the notice or demand in
a sealed envelope addressed to the party, with postage fully prepaid by certified mail, return
receipt requested.
Any service to the Husband shall be addressed to him at 19 Drexel Place, New Cumberland,
Pennsylvania 17070, or another address designated by him in writing to the Wife. Any service to
be made on the Wife shall be addressed to her at 29 W Green Street, Mechanicsburg,
Pennsylvania 17055, or another address designated by her in writing to the Husband.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have set their hands and seals. to tyro counterparts
of t?hip Agreement, each of which will constitute an original, this CJ day of
Eric A Layman, Husband
Witness
Elisabeth Curran Myers, Wife
Witness
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COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, COUNTY OFC"`^'Gtin? , SS.:
On the day of Yyy-4-r\,n? , 20 10 , before me,
a notary public within and for the County and State
aforesaid, personally appeared Eric A Layman, personally known to me (or proved to me on the
basis of satisfactory evidence) to be the individual whose name is subscribed to the within
Agreement and acknowledged to me that he executed the same in his authorized capacity, and
that by his signature on the Agreement he executed the same as his free and voluntary act and
deed for the uses and purposes therein contained.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF I hereunto set my hand and official seal.
NOTARIAL SEAL
DON TRAUBE
Notary Public Notary Public
EMOYNE BOROUGH, CUMBERLAND COUNTY
My commission expires on My Commission Expires Jun 3, 2013
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, COUNTY OF cQ--3-SS.:
On the day of 20_x, before me,
, a notary public within and for the County and State
aforesaid, personally appeared Elisabeth Curran Myers, personally known to me (or proved to me
on the basis of satisfactory evidence) to be the individual whose name is subscribed to the within
Agreement and acknowledged to me that she executed the same in her authorized capacity, and
that by her signature on the Agreement she executed the same as her free and voluntary act and
deed for the uses and purposes therein contained.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF I hereunto set my hand and official seal.
DON TRAUBE
FLEIMtOYNE OTARIAL SEAL
Notary blic Notary PuM
UGH, CUMBE RLAND COUMy commission expires on sion Expires Jun 3, 2013
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY PENNSYLVANIA
FAMILY DIVISION
Elisabeth Curran Myers
Plaintiff
vs. No. 10-2363
Eric A Layman c- ,
Defendant
DIVORCE
ACCEPTANCE OF SERVICE
1, Eric A Layman, hereby state that I have accepted service of a true correct Lopy of the,
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captioned matter on Arg to, 20 to (date) by
(a) Certified Mail sent to the following address:
(b) ?Peerssoon+al Service. This document was hand-delivered by:
42,1pagi,* A"&"Cna4 whose age is S1 and address is
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Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
FAMILY DIVISION
Elisabeth Curran Myers N
Plaintiff
vs. No. 10-2363 cv,
Eric A Layman
Defendant
DIVORCE
s,
ACCEPTANCE OF SERVICE
I, Eric A Layman, hereby state that I have accepted service of a true cgrrect copy of the
_ IYorle-0 7v O 4/O -A*W 'e-l6AIU _ (document) in the above
captioned matter on R?/'? ?T 84/D (date) by
(a) Certified Mail sent to the following address:
(b) Personal Service. This document was hand-delivered by:
a.--t whose age is 3 / and address is
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY. PENNSYLVANIA
FAMILY DIVISION
Elisabeth Curran Myers
Plaintiff
VS. No. 10-2363
DIVORCE
Eric A Layman
Defendant
AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT
1.:A complaint in Divorce under Section 3301(c) of the Divorce Code was filed and served on
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Cola (date).
2. The marriage of the 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 after service of notice of intention to request
entry of the decree.
4. 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.
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Date
SWORN and SUBSCRIBED to
before me this day
of t/'(l1
Notary Pu c
-AMMINNIE
aintiff r
NOTARIAL SEAL
DON TRAUBE
Notary Pme
LEMOYNE BOROUGH, CUMBERLAND COUNTY
My Ccaanls" Ex N Jun 3, 2013
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY. PENNSYLVANIA
FAMILY DIVISION
Elisabeth Curran Myers
Plaintiff
VS.
Eric A Layman
Defendant
AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT
1. A complaint in Divorce under Section 3301(c) of the Divorce Code was filed and served on
_ 00f9 to (date).
2. The marriage of the 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 after service of notice of intention to request
entry of the decree.
4. 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.
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Date
Defendant
SWORN and SUBSCRIBED to NOTARIAL SEAL
before me this _/ day DON TRAM
of TLL ?/ , ?SLL Notary Public
LEMOYNE BOROUGH, CUMBERLAND COUNTY
Notary is My Commission Expires Jon 3, 2013
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLY
FAMILY DIVISION
Elisabeth Curran Myers
Plaintiff
vs. No. 10-2363
Eric A Layman ,
Defendant A
• DIVORCE
WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION T0- REQUEST
ENTRY OF A DIVORCE DECREE UNDER 53301 (C) AND 83301 j(D)
To the Prothonotary:
1. 1 consent to the entry of a final decree without notice.
2. 1 understand that I may lose rights concerning alimony, division of property. Lawyer's fee 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 statement are true and correct to the best of my knowledge,
information and belief. I understand that false statements made herein are subject to the penalties of 18
PA C.S. § 4904, relating to unswom falsification to authorities.
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Date Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY. PENNSYLVANIA
FAMILY DIVISION
Elisabeth Curran Myers
Plaintiff
VS. No. 10-2363
Eric A Layman ,
Defendant -
DIVORCE
WAIVER OF NOTICE„ OF INTENTION TO REQUEST
ENTRY OF A DIVORCE DECREE UNDER 53301 (C) AND 43301 'I(D)
To the Prothonotary:
1. 1 consent to the entry of a final decree without notice.
2. 1 understand that I may lose rights concerning alimony, division of property. Lawyer's fee 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 Prothonotay,
I verify that the statements made in this statement are true and correct to the best of my knowledge,
information and belief. I understand that false statements made herein are subject to the penalties of 18
PA C.S. § 4904, relating to unswom falsification to authorities.
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Date Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY. PENNSYLVANIA
FAMILY DIVISION
Elisabeth Curran Myers
Plaintiff
Eric A Layman
Defendant
To the Prothonotary:
VS.
No. 10-2363
DIVORCE
PRAECIPE TO TRANSMIT RECORD
Transmit the record, together with the following information, to the court for entry of a divorce
decree:
1. Ground for divorce: Mutual Consent, plus 90 days under §3301(c) of the Divorce Code.
2. (a) Date complaint filed: April 08, 2010
(b) Date and manner of service of the complaint: April 10, 2010
Certified mail, restricted delivery to and return receipt signed by Defendant.
First-class mail - not returned, certified mail refused, 15 days have elapsed.
Date of mailing: Date certified mail refused:
Personal service by Sheriff and/or Deputy Sheriff
X Personal service by competent adult other than Sheriff (Affidavit attached)
X Acceptance of service (Copy attached)
By publication pursuant to Order of Court (Copy of Order attached).
3. Complete (a) or (b)
(a) Date of execution of the affidavit of consent required by § 3301(c) of the Divorce Code by
Plaintiff: July 31, 2010
Date of filing and service of the affidavit of consent required by § 3301(c) of the Divorce
Code by Plaintiff: 7 ai o 111 1014
Date of execution of the affidavit of consent required by § 3301(c) of the Divorce Code by
Defendant: July 31, 2010
Date of filing and service of the affidavit of consent required by § 3301(c) of the Divorce Code
by Defendant: _, 2 a o
(b) Date of execution of the affidavit required by § 3301(d) of the Divorce Code:
Defendant:
Date of filing and service of affidavit required by § 3301(d) of the Divorce Code upon the
4. Related claims pending:
(a) X A written property settlement agreement resolving all economic and property
issues between these parties was executed on March 30, 2010
(b) A property settlement agreement was not written or executed as there are no
economic or property issues raised by either party.
5. (a) Date and manner of service of the Notice of Intention to file Praecipe to Transmit Record,
a copy of which is attached: A?? a.s 2 t o/ O viii
(b) Date Plaintiffs Waiver of Notice was filed with the Prothonotary: A, ?f Zoi
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Date Defendant's Waiver of Notice was filed with Prothonotary: Al 7-0 O/
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Verification
I verify that the statements made in this statement are true and correct to the blest of my knowledge,
information and belief. I understand that false statements made herein are subject'to the penalties of 18
PA C.S. § 4904, relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
A ,?ZD/o
Date iris Plaintiff
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