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ERIKA L. SLATER, :1N THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
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KEVIN P. SLATER, :CIVIL ACTION - AT LAW - IN DIVORCE
Defendant
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, Carlisle, Pennsylvania.
IF YOU DO NOT FILE A CLAIM FOR ALIMONY, DIVISION OF PROPERTY,
LAWYER'S FEES OR EXPENSES BEFORE A DIVORCE OR ANNULMENT IS GRANTED,
YOU MAY LOSE THE RIGHT TO CLAIM ANY OF THEM.
YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU DO NOT
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OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP.
CUMBERLAND COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION
32 SOUTH BEDFORD STREET
CARLISLE, PA 17013
(717) 249-3166
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ERIKA L. SLATER, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff :CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
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KEVIN P. SLATER, :CIVIL ACTION - AT LAW -1N DIVORCE
Defendant
DIVORCE COMPLAINT
The Plaintiff, Erika L. Slater, through her attorney, Marlin L. Markley, Jr., makes the
following Complaint in Divorce and, in support thereof, avers as follows:
1. The Plaintiff, Erika L. Slater, is an adult individual who currently resides at 103
Sgrignoli Lane, Enola, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17025.
2. The Defendant, Kevin P. Slater, is an adult individual who currently resides at 103
Sgrignoli Lane, Enola, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17025.
3. The Plaintiff and the Defendant have been bona fide residents of the Commonwealth
of Pennsylvania for at least six months immediately prior to the filing of this Complaint.
4. The Plaintiff and the Defendant were married on Apri14, 1998, in Lancaster,
Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.
5. There have been no prior actions of divorce or for annulment between the parties.
6. The marriage is irretrievably broken.
7. The Plaintiff has been advised that counseling is available and that the Plaintiff may
have the right to request that the court require the parties to participate in counseling.
8. This action is not collusive.
WHEREFORE, the Plaintiff, Erika L. Slater, respectfully requests this Honorable Court to
enter a decree of divorce in this matter.
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Respectfully
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Marlin L. M ey, Jr., Esquire
3920 Marke Street, Suite 303
Camp Hill, ennsylvania 17011
ID# 84745 Tel. (717) 635-9538
ERIKA L. SLATER, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff :CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
vs. No.
KEVIN P. SLATER, :CIVIL ACTION - AT LAW -1N DIVORCE
Defendant :
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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Erika L. ate,
ERIKA L. SLATER, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
vs. : No. 10 - 3347
KEVIN P. SLATER, :CIVIL ACTION - AT LAW - IN DIVn E "3
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POSTNUPTIAL AGREEMENT"
THIS AGREEMENT by and between ERIKA L. SLATER, of Enola, Cumberland County,
Pennsylvania, hereinafter referred to as Wife; and KEVIN P. SLATER of Enola, Cumberland
County, Pennsylvania, hereinafter referred to as Husband, WITNESSETH THAT:
WHEREAS, Husband and Wife were married on April 4, 1998, in Lancaster, Pennsylvania;
and
WHEREAS, both Husband and Wife are bona fide residents of the Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania and have been for at least the past six months; and
WHEREAS, certain differences have arisen between the parties hereto and, as a
consequence, they have ceased living as Husband and Wife; and
WHEREAS, Husband and Wife desire to settle and determine certain of their marital rights
and obligations, make an equitable distribution of their marital property, and determine their rights
to alimony, support, and all other matters which may be considered under the Divorce Code; and
WHEREAS, it is the intention and purpose of this Agreement to set forth the respective
rights and duties of the parties while they continue to live apart from each other and to settle all
financial and property rights between them; and
WHEREAS, the parties hereto have mutually entered into an agreement for the division of
their jointly owned assets, the provisions for the liabilities they owe, and provisions for the
resolution of their mutual differences, after both have had full and ample opportunity to consult with
attorneys of their respective choice, and the parties now wish to have that agreement reduced to
writing; and
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WHEREAS, in preparing this Agreement and negotiations contemporaneously therewith,
Wife was represented by Marlin L. Markley, Esquire, and Husband, cognizant of his right to
legal representation, declares that it is his express, voluntary and knowing intention not to avail
himself of his right to counsel and chooses instead to represent himself with respect to the
preparation and execution of this Agreement; and
NOW THEREFORE, the parties, in consideration of the mutual promises set forth
hereinafter, and for other good and valuable consideration, intending to be legally bound and to
legally bind their heirs, successors, assigns, and personal representatives, do hereby covenant,
promise, and agree as follows:
ARTICLE I - SEPARATION
1.1 SEPARATION. It shell be lawful for Husband and Wife at all times hereafter to
live separate and apart from each other and to reside from time to time at such place or places as
they shall respectively deem fit, free from any control, restraint, or interference, direct or indirect, by
each other. Neither party shall molest the other or compel or endeavor to compel the other to
cohabit or dwell with him or her by any legal or other proceedings. The foregoing provisions shall
not be taken to be an admission on the part of either party of the lawfulness of the causes leading to
them living separate and apart.
1.2 EFFECT OF RECONCILIATION. This Agreement shall not be deemed to have
been waived or otherwise affected by a reconciliation, cohabitation, or resumption of marital
relations between the parties. The parties shall not be deemed to have reconciled with the intention
of vitiating or terminating this Agreement unless they make such actions through a written
instrument, executed, and acknowledged in the same manner as this Agreement.
ARTICLE II - DIVORCE
2.1 DIVORCE ACTION. This Agreement is not predicated on divorce.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, it is, in fact, agreed and acknowledged between the parties that Wife
has filed a divorce action against Husband, and that both parties agree, as a condition to this
agreement, to execute the necessary divorce consents required by Section 3301(c) of the Divorce
Code, including the Waiver of Notice of Intent to Transmit Divorce Decree, so as to promptly
finalize said action. It is warranted, covenanted, and represented by Husband and Wife, each to the
other, that this Agreement is lawful and enforceable and this warranty, covenant, and representation
is made for the specific purpose of inducing Husband and Wife to execute the Agreement. Husband
and Wife each knowingly and understandingly hereby waive any and all possible claims that this
Agreement is, for any reason, illegal, or unenforceable in whole or in part. Husband and Wife do
each hereby warrant, covenant and agree that, in any possible event, he and she are and shall forever
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be estopped from asserting any illegality or unenforceability as to all or any part of this Agreement.
2.2 FINAL RESOLUTION. It is further specifically understood and agreed that the
provisions of this Agreement relating to the equitable distribution of property of the parties are
accepted by each party as a final settlement for all purposes whatsoever. Should either of the parties
obtain a decree, judgment or order of separation or divorce in any other state, country, or
jurisdiction, each of the parties to this Agreement hereby consents and agrees that this Agreement
and all its covenants shall not be affected in any way by any such separation and divorce; and that
nothing in any such decree, judgment, order or further modification or revision thereof shall alter,
amend or vary any term of this Agreement, whether or not either or both of the parties should
remarry, it being understood by and between the parties that this Agreement shall survive and shall
not be merged into any decree, judgment or order of divorce or separation.
2.3 INCORPORATION OF AGREEMENT INTO DECREE. It is specifically
agreed that a copy of this Agreement shall be incorporated by reference into any divorce, judgment
or decree if or whenever sought by either of the parties hereto. Such incorporation, however, shall
not be regarded as a merger, it being the intent of the parties to permit this Agreement to survive any
such judgment or decree.
ARTICLE III - EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTION OF MARITAL PROPERTY
3.1 CRITERIA OF DISTRIBUTION. The parties have attempted to divide their
marital property in a manner which conforms to the criteria set forth in Section 3502 of the
Pennsylvania Domestic Relations Code, and taking into account the following considerations: the
length of the marriage; the prior marriages of the parties; the age, health, station, amount and
sources of income, vocational skills, employability; estate, liabilities, and needs for each of the
parties; the contribution of one party to the education, training or increased earning power to the
other party; the opportunity of each party for future acquisition of capital assets and income; the
sources of income of both parties, including but not limited to medical, retirement, insurance or
other benefits; the contribution or dissipation of each party in the acquisition, preservation,
depreciation, or appreciation of marital property, including the contribution of a party as a
homemaker; the value of the property set apart to each party; the standard of living of the parties
established during their marriage; and the economic circumstances of each party, including federal,
state and local tax ramifications, at the time of the division of the property is to become effective.
3.2 SATISFACTION OF RIGHTS OF EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTION. The
division of existing marital property is not intended by the parties to constitute in any way a sale or
exchange of assets. The division of property under this Agreement shall be in full satisfaction of all
rights of equitable distribution of parties.
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3.3 RELINQUISHMENT OF CLAIMS. Husband agrees to relinquish all claims to
any assets that may be acquired by Wife prior to the finalized divorce decree, and Wife agrees to
relinquish all claims to any assets that may be acquired by Husband prior to the finalized divorce
decree, except as may be otherwise set forth herein.
3.4 MARITAL RESIDENCE LOCATED AT 103 SGRIGNOLI LANE, ENOLA,
PENNSYLVANIA. The marital residence located at 103 Sgrignoli Lane, Enola, Pennsylvania, is
to be listed for sale immediately and sold at fair market value. All costs and expenses associated
with the sale are to be divided equally between the parties. The proceeds remaining for the seller
(the parties) from the sale of the residence shall be used to pay the full balance of the following
debts:
a) Visa account with Capitol One in the name of Kevin and Erika Slater, with
an approximate balance of $18,500.00;and
b) American Express account number xxxx-xxxx-xxxx-0104 in the name of
Kevin and Erika Slater, with an approximate balance of $12,500.00;
The remaining seller proceeds shall be divided equally between the parties.
3.5 PERSONAL PROPERTY. The parties have already divided the personal property
to their mutual satisfaction. Each party hereby waives their rights to any property in the possession
of the other.
3.6 RETIREMENT. Each party has certain pension and retirement accounts which
shall become the sole and separate assets of the party in whose name they were titled. This
includes, but is not limited to, pension, individual retirement accounts, 401(k) and otherwise. Each
party hereby relinquishes any right, title, interest or claim they may have in and to the retirement
assets of the other, with the only exception being in the following paragraph.
Wife and Husband shall each become the owners of 50% of the value of Wife's Highmark
401(k) plan at the time of distribution of said plan pursuant to a Qualified Domestic Relations Order
(QDRO). It is anticipated that a QDRO will be entered by the Court in the next few months. It is
understood that Wife has represented that she has not made any withdraws from her 401(k) plan
since May 19, 2010, and that she will not make any withdraws in the future up until the time of
distribution of the 401(k) assets pursuant to a QDRO. After said distribution, Husband and Wife are
free to do what they want with their share of the 401(k) assets.
3.7 VEHICLES. With respect to the vehicles owned by one or both of the parties, or
the trade in value thereof if the vehicles have been sold or traded in prior to the date of this
Agreement, the parties agree as follows:
a. Wife's Vehicles: 2005 Nissan Titan shall be the sole and separate property of
Wife.
b. Husband's Vehicles: 2001 Ford Harley Davidson Super Crew (F-150) shall
be the sole and separate property of Husband.
c. Identification: Identification of a Vehicle herein shall include not only the
Vehicle, but also the sale or trade in value thereof if it had been sold or traded
in prior to the date of this Agreement.
d. Transfer of Titles: 'The title to the Vehicles shall be executed by the parties, if
appropriate, for effectuating transfer as herein provided on the date of
execution of this Agreement and said executed titles shall be delivered. to the
proper party on the distribution date.
e. Title and Power of Attorney: For purposes of this Paragraph the term "title"
shall be deemed to include "power of attorney" if the title to the Vehicle is
unavailable due to financing arrangements or otherwise.
f. Liens: In the event any Vehicle is subject to a lien or encumbrance the party
receiving the Vehicle as his or her property shall take it subject to said lien
and/or encumbrance and shall be solely responsible therefore and said party
further agrees to indemnify, protect and save the other party harmless from
said lien or encumbrance.
g. Waiver: Each of the parties hereto does specifically waive, release, renounce
and forever abandon whatever right, title and interest they may have in the
Vehicles that shall become the sole and separate property of the other party
pursuant to the terms of this Paragraph.
ARTICLE IV - DEBTS OF THE PARTIES
4.1 MARITAL DEBT. All marital debt is listed in paragraph 3.4 and shall be satisfied
as stated in paragraph 3.4.
4.2 SPECIFIC OUTSTANDING DEBTS OF HUSBAND. Husband agrees to accept
sole responsibility for, and to hold Wife free and harmless from any and all liability which may arise
from any account or debt that is solely in Husband's name.
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4.3 SPECIFIC OUTSTANDING DEBTS OF WIFE. Wife agrees to accept sole
responsibility for, and to hold Husband free and harmless from any and all liability that may arise
from any account or debt that is solely in Wife's name.
ARTICLE V - ALIMONY AND SUPPORT
5.1 WAIVER OF ALIMONY. Husband and Wife recognize and acknowledge that the
foregoing provisions for their individual benefit are satisfactory with regard to support and
maintenance, past, present and future. The parties release and discharge the other absolutely and
forever for the rest of their lives for all claims and demands, past present or future, for alimony,
alimony pendente lite or for any provisions for support and maintenance. The parties further
acknowledge that in consideration of the transfers made herein, each completely waives and
relinquishes any and all claims and/or demands they may now have or hereafter have against the
other for alimony, alimony pendente lite, and spousal support.
ARTICLE VI - MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
6.1 ATTORNEYS FEES UPON BREACH. Each of the parties agrees that should
either of them be in breach of contract and fail to comply with the terms of the Agreement herein
the breaching party shall be responsible for all court costs and attorney fees reasonably necessary to
enforce the Agreement.
6.2 ADVICE OF COUNSEL. The parties acknowledge that they have been given full
and fair opportunity to consult legal counsel regarding the legal effect of this agreement. They
acknowledge and accept that this Agreement is, in the circumstances, fair and equitable, that it is
being entered into freely and voluntarily, after having received such advice and with such
knowledge that execution of this Agreement is not the result of any duress or undue influence and
that is not the result of any collusion or improper or illegal agreement or agreements.
6.3 LEGAL FEES. Husband and Wife agree to be responsible for their respective legal
fees.
6.4 CONTRACT INTERPRETATION. For purposes of contract interpretation and
for the purpose of resolving any ambiguity herein, Husband and Wife agree that this Agreement was
prepared jointly by the respective parties.
6.5 MUTUAL RELEASE. Husband and Wife each do hereby mutually remise,
release, quitclaim and forever discharge the other and the estate of such other, for all times to come
and for all purposes whatsoever, of and from any and all right:, title, 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 situate, which he or she now has or at
any time hereafter may have against such other, the estate of such other, or any part thereof, whether
arising out of any former acts, contracts, engagements, or liabilities of such other as by way of
dower, curtesy, or claims in the nature of dower, curtesy, 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 testamentary, or any 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.
The parties further release any claim to all rights which either party may have or at any time
hereafter have for past, present, or future support or maintenance, alimony, alimony pendente lite,
counsel fees, costs or expenses, whether arising as a result of the marital relation or otherwise,
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 thereof. It is the intention of
Husband and Wife to give each other by execution of this Agreement a full, complete and general
release with respect to any and all property of any kind of nature, real or personal, not 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 raider this Agreement or for the breach
of any thereof. Both parties acknowledge that they have been advised that each may have the right
to assert a claim for spousal support, alimony, alimony pendente lite, attorneys fees, costs and/or
expenses. Except as otherwise provided herein, each party hereby waives any right to such
economic claims ancillary to the divorce and accepts the provisions of this Agreement relating to
these claims as a final settlement for all purposes, as contemplated by the Pennsylvania Divorce
Code.
6.6 WARRANTIES. Each party represents that they have not heretofore incurred or
contracted for any debt or liability or obligations for which the estate of the other party may be
responsible or liable, except as may be provided for in this Agreement. Each party agrees to
indemnify or hold the other party harmless from and against any and all such debts, liabilities or
obligations of each of them, including those for necessities, except for the obligations arising out of
this Agreement. Husband and Wife each warrant, covenants, represent and agree that each will,
now at all times hereafter, save harmless and keep the other indemnified from all debts, charges, and
liabilities incurred by the other after the execution date of this Agreement, except as is otherwise
specifically provided for by the terms of this Agreement and that neither of them hereafter incur any
liability whatsoever for which the estate of the other may be liable.
6.7 MODIFICATION. No waiver or modification of any of the terms of this
Agreement shall be valid unless in writing and signed by both parties, and no waiver of any
enforcement claims for breach or default shall be deemed a waiver of any subsequent default of the
same or similar nature.
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6.8 DOCUMENT EXECUTION. The parties agree that they will promptly execute
any and all written instruments, assignments, releases, satisfactions, deeds, notes, or such other
writings as may be necessary or desirable for the proper implementation of this Agreement, and as
their respective counsel shall mutually agree should be so executed in order to carry out fully and
effectively the terms of this Agreement.
6.9 GOVERNING LAW. This Agreement shall be construed in accordance with the
laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania which are in effect as of the execution date of this
Agreement.
6.10 BINDING. This Agreement shall be binding and shall inure to the benefit of the
parties hereto and their respective heirs, executors, administrators, successors, and assigns.
6.11 ENTIRE AGREEMENT. This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding of
the parties and supersedes any and all prior agreements and negotiations between them. There are
no representations or warranties other than those expressly set forth herein.
6.12 SEVERABILITY. If any term, condition, clause, section, or provision of this
Agreement shall be determined or declared to be void or invalid in law or otherwise, then only that
term, condition, clause, or provision shall be stricken from this Agreement, and in all other respects,
this Agreement shall be valid and continue in full force, effect and operation. Likewise, the failure
of any party to meet his or her obligation under any one or more of the articles and sections shall in
no way void or alter the remaining obligations of the parties. The parties expressly represent that
the headings of each paragraph are solely for purposes of convenience and are not to be construed as
controlling.
6.13 EQUITABLE DIVISION. It is specifically understood and agreed that this
Agreement constitutes an equitable distribution of property, both real and personal, which was
legally and beneficially acquired by Husband and Wife, or either of them, during the marriage as
contemplated by the Divorce Code of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
6.14 DISCLOSURE AND WAIVER OF PROCEDURAL RIGHTS.
a. Each party understands that he or she has the right to obtain from the other
party a complete inventory or list of all of the property that either or both
parties own at this time or owned as of the date of separation, and that each
party has the right to have all such property valued by means of appraisals or
otherwise. Both parties understand that they have the right to have a Court
hold hearings and make decisions on the matters covered by this Agreement.
Both parties understand that a Court decision concerning the parties'
respective rights and obligations might be different from the provisions of this
Agreement.
b. Each party hereby acknowledges that this Agreement is fair and equitable, that
It adequately provides for his or her needs and is in his or her best interests,
and that the Agreement is not the result of any fraud, duress, or undue
influence exercised by either party upon the other or by any other person or
persons upon either party.
c. Husband and Wife hereby waives the following procedural rights:
i. Inventory: The right to obtain an inventory of all marital and separate
property as defined by the Pennsylvania Divorce Code.
ii. Income and expense Statement: The right to obtain an income and expense
statement of the other party as provided by the Pennsylvania Divorce
Code, except in instances where such an income and expense statement is
hereafter required to be filed in any child support action or any other
proceedings pursuant to an order of Court.
iii. Discovery: The right to have any discovery as may be permitted by the
Rules of Civil Procedure, except discovery arising out of a breach of this
Agreement, out of any child support action, or out of any other
proceedings in which discovery is specifically ordered by the Court.
iv. Determination of Marital and Non-Marital Property: The right to have the
Court determine which property is marital and which is non-marital, and
equitably distribute between the parties that property which the Court
determines to be marital.
v. Other Rights and Remedies: The right to have the Court decide any other
rights, remedies, privileges, or obligations covered by this Agreement,
including, but not limited to, possible claims for divorce, spousal support,
alimony, alimony pendente lite (temporary alimony), counsel fees, costs
6.15 ENFORCEABILITY AND CONSIDERATION. This Agreement shall survive
any action for divorce and decree of divorce and shall forever be binding and conclusive on the
parties, and any independent action may be brought, either at law or in equity, to enforce the
terms of the Agreement by either Husband or Wife until it shall have been fully satisfied and
performed. The consideration for this contract and agreement is the mutual benefits to be
obtained by both of the parties hereto and the covenants and agreements of each of the parties to
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the other. The adequacy of the consideration for all agreements herein contained and stipulated,
confessed and admitted by the parties, and the parties intend to be legally bound hereby. In the
event either party breached the aforesaid Agreement and it is determined through appropriate
legal action that the alleged party has so breached the Agreement, the breaching party shall be
responsible for any and all attorney's fees as well as costs and expenses associated with litigation
incurred by the non-breaching party to enforce this Agreement against the breaching party.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have set their hands and seals the day and
year written.
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Kevin P. later Date
Erika L. Slater ? Date
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COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: NOTARIAL SEAL
: SS MICHAEL McCORKLE, Notary Public
County of Camp Hill Boro, Cumberland County
M Ct?rtlmiSSiOn FXDires Dec. 9, 2011
PERSONALLY APPEARED BEFORE ME, this `_> day of 1` 2010, a
notary public, in and for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Kevin P. Slater, known to me (or
satisfactorily proven to be) the person whose name is subscribed to the within agreement and
acknowledged that he executed the same for the purposes herein contained.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and official seal.
Notary Public
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
NOTARIAL SEAL
SS MICHAEL McCORKLE, Notary Public
County of ?'.,, ?, ?• ..1 : Camp Hill Boro, Cumberland County
My COMMj%gj?tr? €xpires Dec. 9, 2011
PERSONALLY APPEARED BEFORE ME, this day of 7 , 2010, a
notary public, in and for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Erika L. Slater, known to me (or
satisfactorily proven to be) the person whose name is subscribed to the within agreement and
acknowledged that he executed the same for the purposes herein contained.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF,1 have hereunto set my hand and official seal.
Notary Public
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ERIKA L. SLATER,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
vs. No. 10 - 3347
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KEVIN P. SLATER,
CIVIL ACTION - AT LAW - IN DICE
Defendant
PLAINTIFF'S AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT
UNDER SECTION 3301(c) OF THE DIVORCE CODE
1. A complaint in divorce under Section 3301(c) of the Divorce Code was filed on May
19, 2010.
2. The marriage of the Plaintiff and the 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 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
unworn falsification to authorities.
Date: Q// 10 Signature:
Erika L. Slater
ERIKA L. SLATER, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNS?;LVA 41A;=?
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KEVIN P. SLATER, CIVIL ACTION - AT LAW - IN Dl?C?1RCF,
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PLAINTIFF'S WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION
TO REQUEST ENTRY OF A DIVORCE DECREE
UNDER SECTION 3301(c) OF THE DIVORCE CODE
1. 1 consent to the entry of a final decree of divorce without notice.
2. 1 understand that I may lose rights concerning alimony, division of property,
lawyer's fees, or expenses if I do not claim them before a divorce is granted.
3. 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.
4. 1 verify that the statements made in this affidavit are true and correct. I understand
that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. § 4904 relating to
unswom falsification to authorities.
Date: q ? Signature: la I
Erika L. Slater
ERIKA L. SLATER, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLE 01?--;F
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DEFENDANT'S AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT
UNDER SECTION 3301(c) OF THE DIVORCE CODE
1. A complaint in divorce under Section 3301(c) of the Divorce Code was filed on May
19, 2010.
2. 'The marriage of the Plaintiff and the Defendant is irretrievably broken and ninety
days have elapsed from the date of the filing and service of the Complaint.
3. l consent to the entry of a final decree of divorce after service of notice of intention
to request entry of the decree.
4. 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
unworn falsification to authorities.
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Date: ?r ! ??? Signature:
ERIKA L. SLATER, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
vs. No. 10 - 3347
KEVIN P. SLATER, CIVIL ACTION - AT LAW - IN DIV Ctn;
Defendant
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DEFENDANT'S WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION
TO REQUEST ENTRY OF A DIVORCE DECREE 5 - °
UNDER SECTION 3301(c) OF THE DIVORCE CODE mac.,,
1. I consent to the entry of a final decree of divorce without notice.
2. 1 understand that I may lose rights concerning alimony, division of property,
lawyer's fees, or expenses if I do not claim them before a divorce is granted.
3. 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.
4. 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.
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Date: Signature:
Kevin P. Slater
ERIKA L. SLATER,
Plaintiff
VS.
KEVIN P. SLATER,
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
No. 10 - 3347
: CIVIL ACTION - AT LAW - IN DIVORCE
PRAECIPE TO TRANSMIT RECORD
To the Prothonotary:
Transmit the record, together with the following information, to the Court for entry
of a divorce decree:
Ground for Divorce: Irretrievable breakdown under § 3301(c) of the Divorce
Code.
2. Date and Manner of service of the Complaint: First class U.S. mail.
Defendant Kevin P. Slater, accepted service of the Complaint on May 27,
2010. The signed Acceptance of Service was filed with the prothonotary's
office on June 2, 2010.
3. (a) Date of execution of the affidavit of consent required by § 3301(c) of
the Divorce Code: by the Plaintiff September 1, 2010
by the Defendant September 1, 2010
(b) Date of execution of the affidavit required by § 3301(d) of
the Divorce Code: ;
Date of filing of the Plaintiffs affidavit: ;
Date of service of the Plaintiffs affidavit upon the respondent:
4. Related claims pending: None
5.
;'. (a) Date and manner of service of the Notice of Intention to File
u, `"- ° n D <, Praecipe to Transmit Record, a copy of which is attached, ;
(b) Date Plaintiffs Waiver of Notice in § 3301(c) Divorce was
Z filed with the Prothonotary: filed simultaneously w/Praecipe.
Date Defendant's Waiver of Notice in § 3301(c) Divorce was
v filed with the Prothonotary: filed simultaneously w/Praeci_pe .
Date: September 7, 2010
Marlin.L arkley, Jr.;-Esquire
3920 M et Street, Suite 303
Camp H 1, Pennsylvania 17011
ID# 847 5 Tel. (717) 635-9538
Erika L. Slater
V.
Kevin P. Slater
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 10 - 3347 CIVIL
DIVORCE DECREE
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AND NOW, ~ V ~~ ~ , it is ordered and decreed that
Erika L. Slater plaintiff, and
Kevin P. Slater ,defendant, are divorced from the
bonds of matrimony.
Any existing spousal support order shall hereafter be deemed an order for
alimony pendente lite if any economic claims remain pending.
The court retains jurisdiction of any claims raised by the parties to this action
for which a final order has not yet been entered. Those claims are as follows: (If no
claims remain indicate "None.")
None.
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2010 DEC - ? AM 9: 4 4
ERIKA L. SLATER, CUMBERLAND CO COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff PENNSYLVANIAMERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
vs. No. 10 - 3347 Civil
KEVIN P. SLATER, CIVIL ACTION - AT LAW - IN DIVORCE
Defendant
MOTION FOR ENTRY OF ODRO
AND NOW comes the above-named Plaintiff, Erika L. Slater, by her attorney, Marlin L.
Markley, Jr., Esquire, and moves the court for entry of a Qualified Domestic Relations Order in the
form as attached hereto, and in support thereof avers:
1. The Plaintiff, Erika L. Slater, is an adult individual currently residing at 103
Sgrignoli Lane, Enola, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17025.
2. The Defendant, Kevin P. Slater, is an adult individual currently residing at 103
Sgrignoli Lane, Enola, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17025.
3. Plaintiff filed a divorce complaint in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, on May 19,
2010.
4. The economic issues in this case were resolved with a Martial Settlement Agreement
signed by the parties on August 25, 2010, and filed with the Court on September 7, 2010.
5. The attached Stipulated Qualified Domestic Relations Order ("QDRO") was
determined by the Plan Administrator to constitute a qualified domestic relations order in
accordance with Section 206(d)(3) of the Employee Retirement Security Act of 1974.
6. Defendant concurs with this motion as indicated by the attached and signed
stipulated qualified domestic relations order.
7. The Honorable Edward E. Guido signed the Decree in Divorce on September 8,
2010.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff, requests the Court to approve and sign the Stipulated Qualified
Domestic Relations Order that has been signed by the parties counsel.
/Marlin.. arkley, Jr., Esquire
3920 M *et Street, Suite 303
Camp 1, Pennsylvania 17011
Date: November 29, 2010 ID# 84145 Tel. (717) 635-9538
ERIKA L. SLATER,
Plaintiff
vs.
KEVIN P. SLATER,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
No. 10 - 3347 Civil
CIVIL ACTION - AT LAW - IN DIVORCE
ATTORNEY VERIFICATION
The undersigned attorney hereby verifies and states that:
1. He is the attorney for Plaintiff Erika L. Slater;
2. He is authorized to make this verification on her behalf;
3. The facts set forth in the foregoing Motion for QDRO are known to him and not necessarily
to his client;
4. This verification is intended to expedite the litigation;
5. A verification of the client will be supplied if demanded;
6. The facts set forth in the foregoing Motion for QDRO are true and correct to the best of his
knowledge, information, and belief; and
7. He is aware that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. §
4904, relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
kley, Jr., Esquire
/ Mazlif
3920 treet, Suite 3
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Camp nnsylvania 17011
Date: November 29, 2010 ID# 8el. (717) 635-9538
DEC n ? 2010 3
ERIKA L. SLATER, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
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WHEREFORE, it is intended that this Order shall qualify as a Qualified Domestt6
Relations Order under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 and Section
414(p) of the Internal Revenue Code, as amended. The Court retains jurisdiction to amend this
Order as might be necessary to establish or to maintain its status as a Qualified Domestic
Relations Order.
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WHEREAS, the above-referenced divorce action is pending in this Courtpursuant to the
Pennsylvania Divorce Code, 23 Pa. Cons. Stat. §§ 3101 et seq., between Erika L. Slater,
hereinafter referred to as the "Participant," and Kevin P. Slater, hereinafter referred to as the
"Alternate Payee";
WHEREAS, the Participant's current and last known mailing address is 103 Sgrignoli
Lane, Enola, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17025, Social Security number is xxx-xx-0685
and date of birth is July 25, 1972;
WHEREAS, the Alternate Payee, Kevin P. Slater, is the former spouse of the Participant,
Erika L. Slater, the Alternate Payee's current and last known mailing address is 103 Sgrignoli
Lane, Enola, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17025, Social Security number is xxx-xx-7136
and date of birth is April 17, 1970;
WHEREAS, the Participant is employed by HighmarkBlue Shield and is a participant in
the Highmark Investment Plan, hereinafter referred to as the "Plan";
WHEREAS, the plan sponsor is Highmark, Inc.;
WHEREAS, the Plan Administrator is Mr. Rich Little, Highmark, Inc., 1800 Center
Street, P.O. Box 890089, Camp Hill, Pennsylvania 17089;
WHEREAS, the Participant and the Alternate Payee have agreed to the division of
marital property, which agreement provides for the entry of a Qualified Domestic Relations
Order pursuant to Section 206(d)(3) of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974,
as amended ("BRISA"), and Section 414(p) of the Internal Revenue Code, as amended (the
"Code"), to provide for the division and disposition of a portion of the Participant's benefits
under the Plan and to grant to the Alternate Payee rights to such benefits in such amount and on
the terms and conditions prescribed in this Order and in the Plan; and
WHEREAS, this assignment of benefits does not require the Plan to provide any type or
form of benefit, or any option, not otherwise provided under the Plan as determined under
Section 414(p) of the Internal Revenue Code; this assignment does not require the Plan to
provide increased benefits (determined on the basis of actuarial value); and this assignment does
not require the Plan to provide benefits to the Alternate Payee which are required to be paid to
another alternate payee under another order previously determined to be a qualified domestic
relations order.
It is therefore, ORDERED, ADJUDGED, and DECREED as follows:
1. Alternate Payee will obtain 50% of the value of the Participant's vested account
balance under the Plan determined as of September 8, 2010.
2. The determined amount will either be increased or decreased to reflect its share of
any investment earnings or losses credited to the Participant's account between the date of
determination and the date of assignment of the calculated award to a separate account in the
Alternate Payee's name under the Plan.
3. Any outstanding loan balances will not be considered as part of the Participant's
vested account balance for purposes of determining the amount to be assigned to the Alternate
Payee. Participant shall retain the responsibility for payment of any such outstanding loan
balances.
4. The calculated award determined above shall be transferred to a separate account
under the Plan in the name of the Alternate Payee as soon as administratively feasible. The
income, accruals, gains, and losses experienced by such account maintained for the Alternate
Payee are to accrue to such account. The Alternate Payee shall have investment management
rights pursuant to the provisions of the Plan for his account under the Plan. The Alternate Payee
may elect to receive distribution from his separate account in accordance with the terms of the
Plan without reference to the Participant's attainment of "earliest retirement age," as defined in
Section 414(p)(4)(B) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.
If the assigned amount is $1,000.00 or less, Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. will forward a
distribution form to the Alternate Payee as soon as administratively feasible after the date of
assignment of the calculated award to a separate account in the Alternate Payee's name under the
Plan.
If the assigned amount exceeds $1,000.00, it shall remain in the separate account in the
Alternate Payee's name under the Plan until such time as the Alternate elects a distribution in
accordance with the terms of the Plan. In addition, the Alternate Payee may name a beneficiary
or beneficiaries to receive any amount payable from his account under the Plan as a result of his
death.
5. After assignment of the calculated award to Alternate Payee's account under the
Plan, the Participant shall be awarded all right, title and interest in and to the Participant's
account balance, as reduced above, under the Plan free and clear of any interest of the Alternate
Payee.
6. In the event of the Participant's death, there will be no effect on the payment of
the benefit assigned to the Alternate Payee hereunder. With respect to the Participant's account
balance under the Plan not assigned to the Alternate Payee under this order, the Alternate Payee
will not be entitled to any survivor benefits.
7. In the event of the Alternate Payee's death before receipt of the assigned benefit,
such benefit shall be payable to the designated beneficiary of the Alternate Payee or, if there is
no designated beneficiary, to the Alternate Payee's (a) spouse or, if none, (b) living children or,
if none, (c) living parents or, if none, (d) living brothers and sisters or, if none, (e) estate;
provided, however, that once benefits have commenced to the Alternate Payee, the form of
benefit elected shall determine if any additional amounts shall be paid upon the Alternate
Payee's death.
8. It is this Court's intention that the provisions of the Order operate as an effective
assignment of said interest under both state and federal law, for all purposes, and constitute a
"Qualified Domestic Relations Order," in compliance with Section 414(p) of the Internal
Revenue Code of 1986, as amended and Section 206(d)(3) of the Employee Retirement Income
Security Act of 1974, as amended. This QDRO is granted in accordance with Pennsylvania
Divorce Code, 23 Pa.C.S.A. §§3101 et seq., which relate to marital property rights, child
support, and/or spousal support between spouses and former spouses in matrimonial actions. In
the event that it is subsequently determined by the Plan Administrator for the Plan, by a court of
competent jurisdiction, or otherwise, that the provisions of this Order fail to meet the
requirements of a "Qualified Domestic Relations Order," both parties shall cooperate fully and
shall execute any and all documents necessary to obtain an Amended Judgment and Decree
containing an Order of this Court, meeting all requirements of a "Qualified Domestic Relations
Order," and this Court expressly reserves jurisdiction over the Participant's benefits in the above
named Plan as of the date of entry of the Judgment and Decree, in order to effectuate the
assignment of benefits ordered above. This Order supersedes all previously filed Orders in this
matter relating this subject.
9. This order is not intended, and shall not be construed in such manner as, to
require the Plan:
(a) to provide any type or form of benefit option not otherwise provided under the
terms of the Plan;
(b) to increased benefits, other than through the accumulation of earnings; or
(c) to require the payment of any benefits to the Alternate Payee which are required
to be paid to another Alternate Payee under another order which was previously
deemed to be a QDRO.
10. The Alternate Payee is ordered to report any retirement payments received on any
applicable income tax return. The Plan Trustee is authorized to issue a form 1099-R on any
direct payments made to the Alternate Payee.
11. The Alternate Payee shall keep Highmark, Inc. informed of his current address.
Notice of change of address shall be made in writing, witnessed by a Notary, and mailed to:
Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.
Attn: QDRO Administrator
901 Marquette Avenue, Suite 500
Minneapolis, MN 55402
12. In the event that the Plan Trustee inadvertently pays to the Participant any
benefits that are assigned to the Alternate Payee pursuant to the terms of this order, the
Participant shall immediately reimburse the Alternate Payee to the extent that he or she has
received such benefit payment and shall forthwith pay such amount so received directly to the
Alternate Payee within ten (10) days of receipt.
13. The Participant and the Alternate Payee shall hold the Plan, Highmark, Ins., and
any fiduciary harmless from any liabilities, which arise from this domestic relations order,
including all reasonable attorney's fees which may be incurred in connection with any claims
which are asserted because the Plan honors this order.
WHEREFORE, it is intended that this Order shall qualify as a Qualified Domestic
Relations Order under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 and Section
414(p) of the Internal Revenue Code, as amended. The Court retains jurisdiction to amend this
Order as might be necessary to establish or to maintain its status as a Qualified Domestic
Relations Order.
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Erika L. ater articipant Date Kevin P. Slater, Alternate Payee Date
AND NOW, this G4 day of 1040 1 , 2010 , this QDRO is hereby
approved as an ORDER of this COURT. The parties XA4imconlply with all the terms
and conditions of the QDRO.
BY THE
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