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NO. 10- CIVIL TERM
MICHELLE R. LONG,
Defendant : IN DIVORCE
NOTICE TO DEFEND AND CLAIM RIGHTS
You have been sued in Court. If you wish to defend against the claims set forth in the
following pages, you must take prompt action. You are warned that if you fail to do so, the case
may proceed without you, and a decree of divorce or annulment may be entered against you by
the Court. A judgment may also be entered against you for any other claim or relief requested in
these papers by the Plaintiff. You may lose money or property or other rights important to you,
including custody or visitation of your children.
When the ground for the divorce is indignities or irretrievable breakdown of the marriage,
you may request marriage counseling. A list of marriage counselors is available in the Office of
the Prothonotary at
CUMBERLAND COUNTY COURTHOUSE, CARLISLE. PENNSYLVANIA 17013
IF YOU DO NOT FILE A CLAIM FOR ALIMONY, DIVISION OF PROPERTY,
LAWYER'S FEES OR EXPENSES BEFORE A DIVORCE OR ANNULMENT IS GRANTED,
YOU MAY LOSE THE RIGHT TO CLAIM ANY OF THEM.
YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU DO
NOT HAVE A LAWYER OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE
OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP.
Cumberland County Bar Association
32 South Bedford Street
WAYNE F. SHADE
Attorney at Law
53 West Pomfret Street
Carlisle, Pennsylvania
17013
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
Telephone: 717-249-3166
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Wayne .Shade, Esquire
Supreme Court No. 15712
53 West Pomfret Street
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
Telephone : 717 -243 -0220
Attorney for Plaintiff
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Plaintiff :CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION -LAW
v.
NO. 10- CIVIL TERM
MICHELLE R. LONG,
Defendant : IN DIVORCE
COMPLAINT
COUNT I
DIVORCE
1.
Plaintiff in this Action in Divorce is RODNEY L. LONG, an adult individual who
resides at 75 East Main Street, Plainfield, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17081.
2.
Defendant is MICHELLE R. LONG, an adult individual and citizen of the United
States of America who resides at 3966 Enola Road, Newville, Cumberland County,
Pennsylvania 17241.
3.
Defendant has been a bona fide resident of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, for
more than six months previously to the filing of this Complaint and continuing to the
commencement of this Action in Divorce.
4.
WAYNE F. SHADE
Attorney at Law
53 West Pomfret Street
Carlisle, Pennsylvania
17013
Plaintiff and Defendant were lawfully joined in marriage on July 20, 1990, in
Washington County, Maryland.
5.
The parties have been living separate and apart since October 2, 2009.
6.
Plaintiff avers as the grounds on which this action is based that the marriage of the
parties is irretrievably broken. In the alternative, Plaintiff avers as the grounds on which
this action is based that Defendant has committed willful and malicious desertion,
absence from the habitation of the injured and innocent spouse, without reasonable cause,
since October 2, 2009.
7.
There have been no prior actions for divorce or annulment of this marriage in
Pennsylvania or in any other jurisdiction.
8.
This Action in Divorce is not collusive.
9.
Both parties to this Action in Divorce are legally capable of managing their own
concerns.
10.
Defendant herein is not a member of the armed forces of the United States of
WAYNE F. SHADE
Attorney at Law
53 West Pomfret Street
Carlisle, Pennsylvania
17013
America.
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11.
There were two children born to the parties, both of whom are independent adults.
12.
Plaintiff has been advised that counseling is available and that Plaintiff may have
the right to request that the Court require the parties to participate in counseling.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff demands judgment dissolving the marriage between the
parties.
COUNT II
EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTION
13.
The averments of Paragraphs 1 through 12 inclusive above are incorporated herein
by reference as though fully set forth.
14.
Plaintiff and Defendant possess various items of marital property which are subject
to equitable distribution by the Court.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff demands judgment equitably distributing all marital
WAYNE F. SHADE
Attorney a[ Law
53 West Pomfret Street
Carlisle, Pennsylvania
17013
property owned by the parties and such further relief as the Court may deem equitable and
just.
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Wayn ~ .Shade, Esquire
Supreme Court No. 15712
53 West Pomfret Street
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
Telephone: 717-243 -0220
Attorney for Plaintiff
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I verify that the statements made in this pleading are true and correct. I understand
that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. §4904 relating
to unsworn falsification to authorities.
Date: May 15, 200
Rodney L. ong
WAYNE F. SHADE
Attorney at Law
53 West Pomfret Street
Carlisle, Pennsylvania
17013
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RODNEY L. LONG,
Plaintiff
v.
MICHELLE R. LONG,
Defendant
TO: Rodney L. Long
c/o Wayne Shade, Esquire
53 West Pomfret Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION -LAW
NO. 10-3349 CIVIL TERM
IN DIVORCE
NOTICE TO PLEAD
You are hereby notified to plead to the enclosed Answer to Complaint in Divorce and
Counterclaim within twenty (20) days from service hereof, or a default judgment may be entered
against you.
Hannah Herman-Snyder, Esq-u~re
Attorney for Defendant
GRIFFIE & ASSOCIATES
200 North Hanover Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
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RODNEY L. LONG,
Plaintiff
v.
MICHELLE R. LONG,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION -LAW
NO. 10-3349 CIVIL TERM
IN DIVORCE
ANSWER TO COMPLAINT IN DIVORCE
AND COUNTERCLAIM
AND NOW comes Michelle R. Long, Defendant, by and through her attorney, Hannah
Herman-Snyder, Esquire and the law firm of Griffie and Associates and avers as follows:
COUNTI
DIVORCE
1. Admitted.
2. Admitted.
3. Admitted.
4. Admitted
5. Admitted.
6. Admitted in part. Denied in part. It is admitted that Plaintiff avers that grounds
on which this action is based is that the marriage of the parties is irretrievably
broken. It is admitted that in the alternative Plaintiff avers the grounds on which
this action is based is that Defendant has committed willful and malicious
desertion, absence from the habitation of the injured and innocent spouse, without
reasonable cause since October 2, 2009. It is denied that Defendant has
committed willful and malicious desertion, absence from the habitation of the
injured and innocent spouse, without reasonable cause since October 2, 2009. It
is averred that Defendant had cause to leave Plaintiff and the marital residence.
7. Admitted.
8. Admitted.
9. Admitted.
10. Admitted.
11. Admitted.
12. Admitted.
WHEREFORE, Defendant demands judgment dissolving the marriage between the
parties based on the grounds that the marriage of the parties is irretrievably broken
COUNT II
EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTION
13. Admitted. Furthermore, the answers to the averments of Paragraphs 1 through 12
inclusive above are incorporated herein by reference as though fully set forth.
14. Admitted.
WHEREFORE, Defendant demands judgment equitably distributing all marital property
owned by the parties and such further relief as the Court may deem equitable and just.
COUNTERCLAIM
SUPPORT, ALIMONY, ALIMONY PENDENTE LITE, COUNSEL FEES AND COSTS
15. Paragraphs 1 through 14 inclusive above are incorporated herein by reference as
though fully set forth.
16. Defendant is unable to provide for, or afford her counsel fees, expenses and costs
during the pendency of this divorce action, and through its resolution.
17. Defendant is without sufficient property and otherwise unable to financially
support herself through appropriate employment.
18. Plaintiff is presently employed and receiving a substantial income and benefits
and is able to pay for counsel fees, expenses, and costs, as well as alimony, and
alimony pendente lite for the Defendant.
WHEREFORE, Defendant requests your Honorable Court to enter an Order requiring
Plaintiff to pay for Defendant's counsel fees, expenses, and costs as well as providing for
payment of appropriate alimony and alimony pendente lite to Defendant.
Respectfully Submitted,
Hannah Herman-Snyder, Esqui e~~
Attorney for Defendant
GRIFFIE & ASSOCIATES
200 North Hanover Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-5551
(800) 347-5552
VERIFICATION
I verify that the statements made in the foregoing document are true and correct. I
understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. Section
4904, relating to unsworn falsifications to authorities.
DATE:, ~ ~~iQ~Q
MIC LLE R. LONG, en
RODNEY L. LONG, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff :CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v. :CIVIL ACTION -LAW
MICHELLE R. LONG, NO. 2010-3349 CIVIL TERM
Defendant IN DIVORCE
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Hannah Herman-Snyder, Esquire, hereby certify that I did, the ~ day of July, 2010,
cause a copy of Defendant's Answer to Complaint in Divorce and Counterclaim to be served
upon Plaintiff by serving his attorney of record, Wayne F. Shade, Esquire, by first-class mail,
postage prepaid at the following address:
Wayne F. Shade, Esquire
53 West Pomfret Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
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Hannah Herman-Snyder, Esquire
Attorney for Defendant
GRIFFIE & ASSOCIATES
200 North Hanover Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717)243-5551
(800)347-5552
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: NO. 10-3349 CIVIL TERM
MICHELLE R. LONG,
Defendant : IN DIVORCE
MOTION FOR APPOINTMENT OF MASTER
Plaintiff moves the Court to appoint a Master with respect to the following claims:
® Divorce
? Annulment
? Alimony
? Alimony Pendente Lite
and in support of the motion states:
® Distribution of Property
? Support
? Counsel fees
? Costs and Expenses
1. Discovery is complete as to the claims for which the appointment of a Master is
requested.
2. Defendant has appeared in this action personally by her attorney, Hannah
Herman-Snyder, Esquire.
3. The statutory grounds for divorce are willful and malicious desertion and
irretrievable breakdown.
4. Miscellaneous: The action is contested with respect to the claims for property
distribution.
5. The action does not involve complex issues of law or fact.
WAYNE F. SHADE
Attorney at Law
53 West Pomfret Street
Carlisle, Pennsylvania
17013
6. The hearing is expected to take six (6) hours.
Date: August 9, 2011 el y /A
Wayne F. Shade, Esquire
Supreme Court No. 15712
53 West Pomfret Street
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
Telephone: 717-243-0220
Attorney for Plaintiff
ORDER APPOINTING MASTER.
AND NOW, August /.5? , 2011, E. Robert Elicker, II Esquire, is appointed
Master with respect to the foregoing claims.
By the Court,
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RODNEY L. LONG, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
vs. CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 10-3349 CIVIL
MICHELLE R. LONG,
Defendant IN DIVORCE
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this « day of July, 2012, the economic claims raised in the
proceedings having been resolved in accordance with a property and separation agreement dated
June 20, 2012, the appointment of the Master is vacated and counsel can file a praecipe
transmitting the record to the Court requesting a final decree in divorce.
BY THE COURT,
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Kevi . Hess, P. J.
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Attorney for Plaintiff
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PROPERTY AND
SEPARATION AGREEMENT
BETWEEN
MICHELLE R. LONG
AND
RODNEY L. LONG
GRIFFIE AND ASSOCIATES
200 NORTH HANOVER STREET
CARLISLE, PA 17013
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THISAGREEMENT, made this,-Oq day of 2012,
by and between MICHELLE R. LONG, of 3966 Enola Road, Newville, Cumberland
County, Pennsylvania, party of the first part, hereinafter referred to as "Wife, "
AND
RODNEY L. LONG, of 75 East Main Street, Plainfield, Cumberland County,
Pennsylvania, party of the second part, hereinafter referred to as "Husband,"
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, the parties hereto are Husband and Wife, having been married on
July 20, 1990, in Washington County, Maryland. They are the parents of two (2) adult
children.
WHEREAS, diverse unhappy differences, disputes and difficulties have arisen
between the parties and it is the intention of Wife and Husband to live separate and apart,
and the parties hereto are desirous of settling their respective financial rights and
obligations as between each other including the settling of matters between them relating
to the past, present and future support and/or maintenance of Wife by Husband and
Husband by Wife.
WHEREAS, the parties hereto wish finally and for all time to settle and determine
their respective property and other rights growing out of their marital relation; wish to
live separate and apart; and, wish to enter into this property and separation Agreement;
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WHEREAS, both and each of the parties hereto have been advised of their legal
rights and the implications of this Agreement and the legal consequences which may and
will ensue from the execution hereof;
WHEREAS, Wife acknowledges that she is thoroughly conversant with and
knows accurately the size, degree, and extent of the estate and income of Husband, and
Husband acknowledges that he is thoroughly conversant with and knows accurately the
size, degree and extent of the estate and income of Wife;
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises, covenants and
undertakings hereinafter set forth which are hereby acknowledged by each of the parties
hereto, Wife and Husband, each intending to be legally bound hereby, covenant and agree
as follows:
1. ADVICE OF COUNSEL:
The provisions of this Agreement and the legal effects have been fully explained
to the parties by their respective counsel, Hannah Herman-Snyder, Esquire for Wife and
Wayne F. Shade, Esquire for Husband. The parties acknowledge that they have received
independent legal advice from counsel of their selection and that they fully understand
the facts and have been fully informed as to their legal rights and obligations and they
acknowledge and accept that this Agreement is, in the circumstances, fair and equitable
and that it is being entered into freely and voluntarily after having received such advice
and with such knowledge and that execution of this Agreement is not the result of any
duress or undue influence and that it is not the result of any collusion or improper or
illegal agreement or agreements and the parties hereto state that he or she in the
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procurement and execution of this Agreement, has not been subjected to any fraud,
concealment, overreaching, imposition, coercion, or other unfair dealing on the part of
the other, or on the part of the other's counsel.
2. WARRANTY OF DISCLOSURE:
The parties warrant and represent that they have made a full disclosure of all
assets and their valuation prior to the execution of this Agreement. This disclosure was
in the form of an informal exchange of information by the parties' attorneys and/or
parties and this Agreement between the parties is based upon this disclosure.
3. 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 and interest, or claims in or
against the property (including income and gain from property hereafter accruing) of the
other or against the estate of such other, of whatever nature and wheresoever 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 or curtesy, or claims in the
nature of dower or curtesy or widow's or widower's rights, family exemption, or similar
allowance, or under the intestate laws, or the right to take against the spouse's Will; or
the right to treat a lifetime conveyance by the other as testamentary, or all other rights of
a surviving spouse to participate in a deceased spouse's estate, whether arising under the
laws of (a) Pennsylvania, (b) any state, commonwealth or territory of the United States,
or (c) any other country, or any rights which either party may have or at any time
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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 to each other by execution of
this Agreement a full, complete, and general release with respect to any and all property
of any kind or 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 under this Agreement or for the breach of
any thereof.
4. PERSONAL RIGHTS AND SEPARATION:
Wife and Husband may and shall, at all times hereafter, live separate and apart.
They shall be free from any control, restraint, interference or authority, direct or indirect,
by the other in all respects as if they were unmarried. They may reside at such place or
places as they may select. Each may, for his or her separate use or benefit, conduct, carry
on and engage in any business, occupation, profession or employment which to him or
her may seem advisable. Wife and Husband shall not molest, harass, disturb or malign
each other or the respective families of each other nor compel or attempt to compel the
other to cohabit or dwell by any means or in any manner whatsoever with him or her.
5. AGREEMENT NOT A BAR TO DIVORCE PROCEEDINGS
This Agreement shall not be considered to affect or bar the right of Wife or
Husband to a limited or absolute divorce on lawful grounds if such grounds now exist or
shall hereafter exist or to such defense as may be available to either party. This
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Agreement is not intended to condone and shall not be deemed to be a condonation on the
part of either party hereto of any act or acts on the part of the other party which have
occasioned the disputes or unhappy differences which have occurred prior to or which
may occur subsequent to the date hereof. The parties intend to secure a mutual consent,
no-fault divorce pursuant to the terms of Section 3301 (c) or (d) of the Divorce Code of
1980.
6. AGREEMENT TO BE INCORPORATED IN DIVORCE DECREE:
The parties agree that the terms of this Agreement may be incorporated into any
divorce decree which may be entered with respect to them. Notwithstanding such
incorporation, this Agreement shall not be merged in the decree, but shall survive the
same and shall be binding and conclusive on the parties for all times.
7. DATE OF EXECUTION:
The "date of execution" or "execution date" of this Agreement shall be defined as
the date upon which it is executed by the parties if they have each executed the
Agreement on the same date. Otherwise, the "date of execution" or "execution date" of
this Agreement shall be defined as the date of execution by the party last executing this
Agreement.
8. PERSONAL PROPERTY:
Husband and Wife do hereby acknowledge that they have previously divided their
tangible personal property, including, but without limitation, jewelry, clothes, furniture,
furnishings, rugs, carpets, household equipment and appliances, pictures, books, works of
art and other personal property and hereafter Wife agrees that all of the property in the
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possession of Husband shall be the sole and separate property of Husband; and Husband
agrees that all of the property in the possession of Wife shall be the sole and separate
property of Wife. The parties do hereby specifically waive, release, renounce and forever
abandon whatever claims, if any, he or she may have with respect to the above items
which shall become the sole and separate property of the other, with full power to him or
her to dispose of the same as fully and effectually, as though he or she were unmarried.
9. BANK ACCOUNTS:
For the mutual promises and covenants contained in this Agreement, Husband and
Wife hereby waive all right, title, claim or interest they may have to equitable distribution
in their respective bank accounts, checking or savings, if any, and each party waives
against the other any duty of accounting for disposition of any jointly held funds.
10. AFTER-ACQUIRED PERSONAL PROPERTY:
Each of the parties shall hereafter own and enjoy, independently of any claim or
right of the other, all items of personal property, tangible or intangible, hereafter acquired
by him or her after the parties date of separation, with full power, in him or her to dispose
of the same as fully and effectively, in all respects and for all purposes, as though he or
she were unmarried.
11. MOTOR VEHICLES.
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A. The 2007 Honda Accord currently titled ee4ein4 name$ shall become the
sole and exclusive property of Wife. Husband shall, at the same time of
execution of this Agreement, execute a Limited Power of Attorney thereby
granting Wife the right to transfer said title into her name alone. Husband
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hereby waives any right, title, claim and/or interest he has or may have in
said vehicle.
B. The 2000 Ford Ranger currently titled in Husband's name alone shall
remain the sole and exclusive property of Husband. Wife hereby waives
any right, title, claim and/or interest she has or may have in said vehicle.
12. PENSION, RETIREMENT, PROFIT SHARING:
A. The parties recognize that Wife has a 401(k) from her prior employment
with Target. For the mutual promises and covenants contained in this
Agreement, Husband waives all right, title, claim and/or interest he has or
may have in said 401(k).
B. The parties recognize that Wife had a 403(b) from her prior employment
with Menno Haven. For the mutual promises and covenants contained in
this Agreement, Husband waives all right, title, claim and/or and interest
he has or may have in said 403(b).
C. The parties recognize that Husband has a pension as a result of his prior
employment with Manitowac, with a portion of said pension being marital.
For the mutual promises and covenants contained.in this Agreement, the
Wife waives all right, title, claim and/or interest she has or may have in
said pension.
D. The parties recognize that Husband has a 401(k) with his current
employer, Fry Communications. Husband shall, at the time of execution
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of this Agreement, have prepared on his behalf and executed a Qualified
Domestic Relations Order, hereinafter "QDRO," whereby Wife shall
receive THIRTY-NINE THOUSAND NINETY-FIVE DOLLARS AND
23/100 ($39,095.23). Said QDRO shall be sent to the Court to be entered
as an Order, by counsel for Husband, within ten (10) days of receipt of the
Divorce Decree. Furthermore, the QDRO, once entered by the Court,
shall be sent to the Plan Administrator, by counsel for Husband, within ten
(10) days of receipt of the Order. Except as stated herein, Wife waives all
right, title, claim and/or interest she has or may have in said Fry
Communication 401(k).
13. REAL ESTATE:
The parties are joint owners of real estate located at 75 East Main Street,
Plainfield, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. Said property is owned in joint names as
tenants by the entireties. Said property is encumbered with a mortgage due and owing to
Orrstown Bank, Account Number 8090005378.
From the time of execution of this Agreement forward, Husband shall be solely
and exclusively responsible for repayment of the mortgage due and owing to Orrstown
Bank, Account Number 8090005378, and shall indemnify Wife and hold her harmless
from and against any and all demands for payment or collection activity of any nature
whatsoever.
In addition, Husband shall refinance the mortgage in an amount sufficient to pay
the mortgage in full and thereby remove Wife as an obligor on said mortgage. Husband
shall be responsible for all refinance costs as due consideration has been granted herein
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for the same. Husband shall refinance the mortgage within sixty (60) days of execution
of this Agreement. At the time of the refinance, Husband shall provide to Wife
THIRTY-NINE THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED SIX DOLLARS AND 87/100
DOLLARS ($39,806.87). Wife shall, at the time of execution of this Agreement, execute
a deed conveying her interest in said property and shall provide the deed to Husband at
the time of the refinance, with the deed being held by counsel for Wife until said
refinance. At the time of the refinance, Wife shall waive all right, title, claim and/or
interest she has or may have in said real estate, except as set forth herein.
This Agreement is expressly contingent upon the ability of Husband, through the
exercise of all reasonable efforts, to borrow the sum of ONE HUNDRED SIXTEEN
THOUSAND AND XX/100 ($116,000.00) DOLLARS against the marital residence. In
the event of the inability of Husband, through no fault of his own, to borrow the sum of
ONE HUNDRED SIXTEEN THOUSAND AND XX/100 ($116,000.00) DOLLARS
against the marital residence, this Agreement shall be null and void; and the parties will
be free to renegotiate this Agreement or otherwise pursue their economic claims under
the Divorce Code.
14. LIFE INSURANCE:
Each parry agrees that the other party shall have sole ownership and possession of
any life insurance policies owned by the other, including but not limited to, each of their
Nationwide Life Insurance policies, with the right to designate a beneficiary as each of
the parties sees fit for his/her respective policy.
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15. MARITAL DEBT:
As due consideration has been granted for the sharing of the costs of the refinance
of the marital home, with Husband being solely responsible for the same, the only marital
debt in existence is the car loan pertaining to Husband's 2000 Ford Ranger, and with due
consideration being granted for the sharing of those costs, the debt itself, in the amount of
approximately ONE THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED AND EIGHTY-SIX AND XX/100
DOLLARS ($1,186.00), due and owing to Members First Federal Credit Union, shall
remain the sole responsibility of Husband. Husband shall indemnify Wife and hold her
harmless from and against any and all demands for payment or collection activity of any
nature whatsoever in regards to the debt due and owing to Members First Federal Credit
Union.
16. WARRANTY AS TO FUTURE OBLIGATIONS:
Wife and Husband each covenant, warrant, represent and agree that each will now
and 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 may be otherwise specifically provided for by the terms of this Agreement and
that neither of them shall hereafter incur any liability whatsoever for which the estate of
the other may be liable.
17. ALIMONY, ALIMONY PENDENTE LITE SPOUSAL SUPPORT AND
MAINTENANCE:
A. Husband hereby waives any right or claims of any nature whatsoever
relative to alimony, alimony pendente lite, spousal support, spousal
maintenance, counsel fees and expenses against Wife.
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B. Wife hereby waives any right or claims of any nature whatsoever relative
to alimony, alimony pendente lite, spousal support, spousal maintenance,
counsel fees and expenses against Husband.
18. BURIAL PLOTS:
The parties shall sign their burial plots over to their son, Ryan L. Long, with
counsel for Husband preparing the documentation such that the documentation for the
transfer of the burial plots shall be executed at the same time as execution of this
Agreement.
19. DIVORCE:
Husband has commenced an action for divorce from Wife pursuant to Section
3301 (c) of the Pennsylvania Divorce Code by the filing of a Divorce Complaint. Each
of the parties shall sign an Affidavit of Consent and Waiver of Notice of Intention to
Request the Entry of a Divorce Decree at the same time of execution of this Agreement
and shall provide the same to counsel for Husband. It is further agreed and understood
that any Decree of Divorce issuing in this matter shall reflect the fact that Husband shall
bear the cost of same in his individual capacity.
A. Each of the parties agree that this Agreement represents a complete and
final agreement as to their respective property rights which arose from the
marital relation and therefore mutually waive any and all rights they may
have under Section 3501 (Equitable Distribution) of the Pennsylvania
Code, Act No. 1990-206.
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B. This Agreement may be offered in evidence in the action for divorce and
may be incorporated by reference in the decree to be granted therein.
Notwithstanding such incorporation, this Agreement shall not be merged
in the decree, but shall survive the same and shall be binding and
conclusive on the parties for all time.
20. LEGAL FEES:
In the review and preparation of this Agreement, each party shall bear his/her own
legal fees.
21. REMEDY FOR BREACH:
If either party breaches any provision of this Agreement, the other party shall
have the right, at his or her election, either to sue for damages for such breach, in which
event the breaching parry shall be responsible for payment for reasonable legal fees and
costs incurred by the other in enforcing their rights hereunder, or to seek such other
remedies or relief as may be available to him or her.
22. EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTION:
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 Act of December 19, 1990 (P.L. No. 1240, No. 206) known as "The
Divorce Code," 23 P.S. 3501 et seq. of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and as
amended.
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23. SUMMARY OF EFFECT OF AGREEMENT:
It is specifically understood and agreed by and between the parties hereto, and
each party accepts the provisions herein made in lieu of and in full settlement and
satisfaction of any and all of said parties' rights against the other for any past, present and
future claims on account of support, maintenance, alimony, alimony pendente lite,
counsel fees, costs and expenses, equitable distribution of marital property and any other
claims of each party, including all claims raised by them in the divorce action pending
between the parties.
24. TAX CONSEQUENCES:
By this agreement, the parties have intended to effectuate and have equitably
divided their marital property. The parties have determined that such equitable division
conforms to a right and just standard with regard to the rights of each party. The division
of existing marital property is not, except as may be otherwise expressly provided herein,
intended by the parties to constitute in any way a sale or exchange of assets and the
division is being effected without the introduction of outside funds of other property not
constituting a part of the marital estate.
25. MUTUAL COOPERATION/DUTY TO EFFECTUATE AGREEMENT:
Each party shall, at any time and from time to time hereafter, take any and all
steps and execute, acknowledge, and deliver to the other party any and all further
instruments and/or documents that the other party may reasonably require for the purpose
of giving full force and effect to the provisions of this Agreement.
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26. RECONCILIATION:
The parties shall only effect a legal reconciliation which supersedes this
agreement by their signed agreement containing a specific statement that they have
reconciled and that this agreement shall be null and void; otherwise, this agreement shall
remain in full force and effect. Further, the parties may attempt a reconciliation, which
action, if not consummated by the aforesaid agreement, shall not affect in any way the
legal effect or this agreement or cause any new marital rights or obligations to accrue.
27. SEVERABILITY:
The parties agree that the separate obligations contained in this Agreement shall
be deemed to be interdependent. If any term, clause, or provision of this Agreement shall
be determined by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid or unenforceable, then
the parties agree that the Agreement may be reviewed and renegotiated in order to fulfill
as closely as possible the purpose of the invalid provision. Notwithstanding any release
contained herein, the parties intend that they may reinstate any and all economic claims
to the extent available under the Divorce Code of 1980. Further, any court of competent
jurisdiction may, under the equitable provisions and purposes of the Divorce Code,
reinstate any economic claim which was available at the time of the parties' separation or
avoid any waiver herein contained to renegotiate or effectuate as nearly as possible the
purpose of the unenforceable provision.
28. NO WAIVER OF DEFAULT:
This Agreement shall remain in full force and effect unless and until terminated
under and pursuant to the terms of this Agreement. The failure of either party to insist
upon strict performance of any of the provisions of this Agreement shall in no way affect
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the right of such party hereafter to enforce the same, nor shall the waiver of any breach of
any provision hereof be construed as a waiver of any subsequent default of the same or
similar nature, nor shall it be construed as a waiver of strict performance of any other
obligations herein.
29. INTEGRATION:
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. This Agreement
shall survive integration by any court into any judgment for divorce and shall continue to
have independent legal significance as written contract separate from such judgment for
divorce and may be enforced as an independent contract.
30. EFFECT OF DIVORCE DECREE:
The parties agree that unless otherwise specifically provided herein, this
Agreement shall continue in full force and effect after such time as a final decree in
divorce may be entered with respect to the parties.
31. WAIVER OR MODIFICATION TO BE IN WRITING:
No modification or waiver of any of the terms hereof shall be valid unless in
writing and signed by both parties and no waiver of any breach hereof or default
hereunder shall be deemed a waiver of any subsequent default of the same or similar
nature.
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32. CAPTIONS:
The captions of this Agreement are inserted only as a matter of convenience and
for reference and in no way define, limit or describe the scope and intent of this
Agreement, nor in any way effect this Agreement.
33. AGREEMENT BINDING ON HEIRS:
The Agreement shall be binding and shall inure to the benefit of the parties hereto
and their respective heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns.
34. LAW OF PENNSYLVANIA APPLICABLE:
This Agreement shall be construed in accordance with the laws of the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have set their hands and seals to two
counterparts of this Agreement, each of which shall constitute an original, the day and
year first above written.
Witness:
(Seal)
Mic elle R. Long
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Rodney L. ong
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COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA )
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COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND )
On this, the`?'-day of CkA , 2012, before me, a notary
public, the undersigned officer, personally appeared Michelle R. Long, known to me (or
satisfactorily proven) to be the person whose name is subscribed to the within instrument,
and acknowledged that she executed the same for the purposes therein contained.
In Witness Whereof, I hereunto set my hand and notarial seal.
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Notary Pubno
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COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA )
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COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND )
On this, the /4` day of , 2012, before me, a notary
public, the undersigned officer, personal y appeared Rodney L. Long, known to me (or
satisfactorily proven) to be the person whose name is subscribed to the within instrument,
and acknowledged that he executed the same for the purposes therein contained.
In Witness Whereof, I hereunto set my hand and notarial seal.
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,ky COMMONWEALTH OF FEWOYLVANIA
NOTARIAL SEAL
CONNIE J. TRITT, Ndwy Public
Carkle Boro., Curr rw County
MY Commission EOM October 5, 2012
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RODNEY L. LONG : THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVAN IA
CIVIL ACTION -LAW
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NO. 10-3349 CIVIL TERM
MICHELLE R. LONG, `-
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Defendant : IN DIVORCE rn go
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AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT AND WAIVER OF NOTIq
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COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA )
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COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND )
1. A Complaint in Divorce under § 3301(c) of the Divorce Code with Notice of
Availability of Counseling was filed on May 19, 2010, and served on May 24, 2010.
2. The marriage of Plaintiff and Defendant is irretrievably broken and ninety (91
days have elapsed from the date of filing and service of the Complaint.
3. I consent to the entry of a Final Decree of Divorce without notice.
4. I understand that I may lose rights concerning alimony, division of property,
lawyer's fees, or expenses if I do not claim them before a divorce is granted.
5. I understand that I will not be divorced until a Divorce Decree is entered by
court and that a copy of the Decree will be sent to me immediately after it is filed with
the Prothonotary.
6. I have been advised of the availability of marriage counseling and of my
to counseling and understand that I may request that the court require that my spouse
I participate in counseling.
7. I understand that the court maintains a list of marriage counselors in the
Domestic Relations Office, which list is available to me upon request.
8. Being so advised, I do not request that the court require that my spouse and I
participate in counseling prior to a Divorce Decree's being handed down by the court.
9. I verify that the statements made in this Affidavit are true and correct. I
understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. §
4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
Date: a0 S 0JUL apt a
R. Long
RODNEY L. LONG : THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVAr
CIVIL ACTION -LAW
V.
NO. 10-3349 CIVIL TERM
MICHELLE R. LONG,
Defendant : IN DIVORCE c
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AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT AND WAIVER OF NMI rv
OF INTENTION TO REQUEST ENTRY OF A
DIVORCE DECREE UNDER § 3301(c)
OF THE DIVORCE CODE -
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COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA )
SS:
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND )
1. A Complaint in Divorce under § 3301(c) of the Divorce Code with Notice of
Availability of Counseling was filed on May 19, 2010, and served on May 24, 2010.
2. The marriage of Plaintiff and Defendant is irretrievably broken and ninety (
days have elapsed from the date of filing and service of the Complaint.
3. I consent to the entry of a Final Decree of Divorce without notice.
4. I understand that I may lose rights concerning alimony, division of property,
lawyer's fees, or expenses if I do not claim them before a divorce is granted.
5. I understand that I will not be divorced until a Divorce Decree is entered by
court and that a copy of the Decree will be sent to me immediately after it is filed with
the Prothonotary.
6. I have been advised of the availability of marriage counseling and of my ri
to counseling and understand that I may request that the court require that my spouse
I participate in counseling.
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7. I understand that the court maintains a list of marriage counselors in the
Domestic Relations office, which list is available to me upon request.
8. Being so advised, I do not request that the court require that my spouse and I
participate in counseling prior to a Divorce Decree's being handed down by the court.
9. I verify that the statements made in this Affidavit are true and correct. I
understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. §
4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
Date: July 17 , 2012
Rodney L.
RODNEY L. LONG
Plaintiff
V.
MICHELLE R. LONG,
Defendant
THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLV
CIVIL ACTION -LAW
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PRAECIPE TO TRANSMIT RECORD >
To the Prothonotary:
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Please transmit the record, together with the following information, to the Court
for entry of a divorce decree:
1. Ground for divorce: Irretrievable breakdown under § 3301(c) of the Divorce
Code.
2. The date and manner of service of the Complaint were May 24, 2010, by
United States certified mail.
3. Date of execution of the Affidavit of Consent and Waiver of Notice of
Intention to Request Entry of a Divorce Decree under § 3301(c) of the Divorce Code by
Plaintiff was July 17, 2012, and by Defendant was June 20, 2012.
4. Related claims pending: None.
Date: July 24, 2012
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Wayne . Shade, Esquire
Supreme Court I.D. # 15712
53 West Pomfret Street
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
Telephone: 717-243-0220
Attorney for Plaintiff
RODNEY L. LONG
V.
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEA?OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
MICHELLE R. LONG NO. 10-3349 CIVIL TERM
DIVORCE DECREE
AND NOW, Kv it is ordered and decreed
RODNEY L. LONG
MICHELLE R. LONG
bonds of matrimony.
plaintiff, and
defendant, are divorced from the
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 actioi
for which a final order has not yet been entered. Those claims are as follows: (If
claims remain indicate "None.")
The court retains jurisdiction to enforce the terms of the Property and Separation
Agreement dated June 20, 2012, which resolves all of the claims raised by the
parties herein.
By the Court,
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SRS Approved DRO (Domestic Relations Order)
RODNEY L. LONG, )
Plaintiff )
V. )
MICHELLE R. LONG, )
Defendant )
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 10-3349 CIVIL TERM
IN DIVORCE
STIPULATED DOMESTIC RELATIONS ORDER
AND NOW, this day of K01011 , 2012, this matter having come bel
the court on the stipulation of the parties as set forth below, and the Court's finding that the parties hi
agreed on the terms under which certain retirement benefits of Rodney L. Long shall be divided, this
Order is entered pursuant to the Court's authority under the applicable domestic relations laws of the
of Pennsylvania.
IT IS ORDERED:
1. Nature of this Order: This Order assigns and recognizes the existence of an alternate payee's
right to receive a portion of a participant's benefits payable in a defined contribution plan, and authoriz
the administrator of such plan to pay such portion to the alternate payee. This order is intended to be a
qualified domestic relations order ("QDRO") within the meaning of §414(p) of the Internal Revenue
Code ("Code").
Statements of Fact
2. Participant Information: The name and address of the plan participant to which this Order
applies are:
Name: Rodney L. Long
Address: 75 East Main Street, Plainfield, PA 17081
3. Alternate Payee Information: The name and address of the alternate payee to which this
applies are:
Name: Michelle R. Long
Address: 3966 Enola Road, Newville, PA 17241
4. Plan Name: The name of the plan to which this Order applies is the Fry Communications,
Retirement Plan ("Plan"). This Order shall also apply to any successor plan to the Plan, or to any 4
plan that incurs liability for payment of the Participant's benefits in the Plan.
5. Benefits Assigned to the Alternate Payee: The portion of the Participant's account balance i
the Plan payable to the Alternate Payee is [$39,095.23] of the Participant's vested account balance
that will be segregated into a separate account in the name of the Alternate Payee. The Altern
Payee's funds will be removed from the Participant's investment options on a pro-rata basis a
will be segregated into a separate, interest-bearing account for the Alternate Payee.
6. If the investments of the Participant's account include one or more loans to the Plan Particip,
the Participant's account balance shall be determined as if the loan(s) were fully repaid as of the date
account balance is determined. However, the Alternate Payee's account shall be funded exclusively
assets other than the participant loan(s).
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Time and Manner of Payment
7. If the Plan permits an immediate distribution of the benefit described in Paragraph 5 of this
Order, the Alternate Payee may request a distribution of the benefit as soon as administratively feasible
following the date that the Plan Administrator determines that this order is a QDRO. If the Plan does
not permit an immediate distribution, the Alternate Payee may elect to have the Plan distribute the bene'
designated in Paragraph 5 of this Order at the Participant's earliest retirement age as defined by Code
§414(p)(4).
8. The Alternate Payee may elect to receive the benefit described in Paragraph 5 of this Order in a
form of distribution that the Plan permits, except in the form of a joint and survivor annuity with a
subsequent spouse as the beneficiary.
9. The applicable fee for administering this order shall be deducted from the Participant's account
Should the designated account contain assets insufficient to pay the applicable QDRO administration fe
the remainder shall be deducted from the other account.
10. The Alternate Payee assumes sole responsibility for the tax consequences of any distribution
under this Order.
11. The Plan shall permit the Alternate Payee to designate a death beneficiary for the benefit
described in Paragraph 5 of this Order to the full extent permissible under the Plan. If the Alternate Pal
dies before all of the benefit has been distributed, the Plan shall distribute any unpaid benefits to the
Alternate Payee's designated beneficiary. If the Alternate Payee dies without having designated a
beneficiary, the Plan shall distribute any unpaid assigned benefits to the Alternate Payee's estate as soo
as administratively feasible following the date that the Plan Administrator receives adequate notice of t
Alternate Payee's death.
12. Should the Participant die before the terms of this order are completely carried out, the Alterna
Payee shall be treated as the surviving spouse of the Participant to the extent of the benefit described in
Paragraph 5 of this order. The sole purpose of this paragraph is to ensure payment to the Alternate Pay
in case of the Participant's death prior to payment of the Plan of the benefit described in Paragraph 5 of
this Order.
13. The Alternate Payee shall provide the Plan with any subsequent changes in the Alternate Paye 's
mailing address until such time as the Plan has distributed all of the assigned benefits. The Alternate
Payee and the Participant shall provide such other information and shall complete such forms as the Ph n
may reasonably require from one or the other to administer the Order.
Savings Clause Pursuant to Code $414(p)(3)
14. This Order is not intended and shall not be construed in such a manner as to require the Plan t
provide any type or form of benefit, or any option the Plan does not otherwise provide; to require the
to provide increased benefits; or to require the Plan to pay any benefits to the Alternate Payee that are
required to be paid to another alternate payee under another order previously determined to be a quali
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domestic relations order.
The Court retains jurisdiction with respect to this Order to the extent required to establish or to
its qualified status.
BY THE COURT:
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Rodney L. L g Mic Ile R. Long
GRIFFIE & ASSOCIATES, P.C.
By:
/Wayne . Shade, Esquire 1/ Hannah Herman-Snyder, Esqu
Attorney for Plaintiff Attorneys for Defendant
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