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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-1507GLORIA J. DUFFY, Plaintiff VS. PATRICK J. DUFFY, Defendant : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA .NO. : CIVIL ACTION-LAW 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 Court Administrator, Cumberland County Courthouse, Hanover Street, Carlisle, PA. 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 LAVVYER 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 2 Liberty Avenue Carlisle, PA 17013 (717) 249-3166 GLORIA J. DUFFY, Plaintiff VS. PATRICK J. DUFFY, Defendant IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA CIVIL ACTION-LAW IN DIVORCE COMPLAINT 1. The Plaintiff Gloria J. Dully, is an adult individual whose residence is 1734 English Drive, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Permsylvania 17055. 2. The Defendant Patrick J. Duffy, is an adult individual whose residence is 1734 English Drive, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Permsylvama 17055. 3. The Plaintiff has been a bonafide resident in the Commonwealth of Permsylvania for at least six months immediately prior to the filing of this Complaint. 4. The Plaintiff and Defendant were married on May 3, 1986, in Garden Grove, California. 5. There have been no prior actions of divorce or annulment between the parties. 6. The Plaintiff avers that there are no children of tile parties under the age of 18. 7. Neither of the parties in this action is presently a member of the Armed Forces. 8. The Plaintiff and Defendant are citizens of the United States. 9. The Social Security Number of the Plaintiff is 573-68-5521 and the Social Security Number of the Defendant is 390-42-3322. 9. The Plaintiff has been advised of the availability of marriage counseling and that she may have the right to request the Court to require the parties to participate in such counseling. Being so advised, Plaintiff does not request that the Court require the parties to participate in counseling prior to a Divorce Decree being handed down by the Court. 10. The Plaintiff avers the grounds on which the action is based is that the marriage is irretrievably broken. WHEREFORE, the Plaintiff requests the Court to enter a Decree of Divorce. Respectfully submitted, PURCELL, KRUG & HALLER BY /X[~ o~Wa. aPcu~rcell, Jr., Esquire 1719 North Front Street Harrisburg, PA 17102 (717) 234-4178 VERIFICATION ive~fythatthe statements madeinthe foregoing compl~uc ~n D~voree 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. Dated: Gloria J. Duffy ~ &f GLORIA J. DUFFY, Plaintiff VS. PATRICK J. DUFFY, Defendant IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA NO. 2001-01507 CIVIL ACTION-LAW : IN DIVORCE AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA ) SS: COUNTY OF DAUPHIN I, JOHN W. PURCELL, JR., Attorney for the Plaintiff in the above action, hereby swear and affirm that on the 16th day of March, 2001, I sent, by certified mail, return receipt requested, deliver to addressee only, a certified copy of the Complaint in Divorce, containing Notice to Defend and Claim Rights to Patrick J. Duffy, the Defendant in the above action. The return receipt, duly signed by the Defendant is attached hereto and made a part hereof as Exhibit "A". Sworn and subscribed to before me this ~._~day o;~ ~ , 2001. I Ne~cY'~db~i,~J ~,Pe~s~~ · Complete items 1,2, and 3. Also complete A. Received by (Please Print Clearly) B. Date of Delivery item 4 if Restricted Delivery is desired. · Print your name and address on the reverse so that we can return the card to you. C. Signature m Attach this card to the back of the mallpiece, X ~k{~ ZZ r'l Agem or on the front if space permits. · [] Addressee 1 ArticleAddmssedt D, Isd~e~y)~dd~es~_~tfromiteml? r-lyes 7'~, o ~. ~..~., ,,-.[LYES, enter del~/~-a'~d~s Mow= D No ~' ~"J"~' ~' - ~[:].~ste~ '~.r-I Return Receipt for Merchandise 2. Article Number (Copy fiorn service label) ~*'"~ ~ PS Form 3811, July 1999 Domestic R~urn R[eipt 1~59[~lMll 7[9 Postage $ Certified Fee Return Receipt Fee (Endorsement Required) Restricted Delivery Fee (Endorsement Required) Total Postage & Fees Postmark Here Exhibit "A" GLORIA J. DUFFY, Plaintiff VS, PATRICK J. DUFFY, Defendant : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA : : NO. 2001-01507 : CIVIL ACTION-LAW : IN DIVORCE AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT 1. A Complaint in Divorce under Section 3301(c) of the divorce Code was filed on March 15, 2001. 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 after service of notice of intention to request entry of the decree WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REQUEST ENTRY OF A DIVORCE DECREE UNDER §3301(c) OF THE DIVORCE CODE 1. I consent to the entry of a final decree of divorce without notice. 2. I understand that I may lose rights concerning alimony, division of property, lawyer's fees or expenses if I do not claim them before a divorce is granted. 3. I understand that I will not be divorced until a divorce decree is entered by the Court and that a copy of the Decree will be sent to me immediately after it is filed with the prothonotary. I verify that the statements made in this Affidavit are true and correct. understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. § 4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities, Date: /~)- ~-~2/ GLORIA J. D~FFY :~y GLORIA J. DUFFY, Plaintiff VS, PATRICK J. DUFFY, Defendant IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA NO. 2001-01507 CIVIL ACTION-LAW IN DIVORCE AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT 1. A Complaint in Divorce under Section 3301(c) of the divorce Code was filed on March 15, 2001. 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 after service of notice of intention to request entry of the decree WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REQUEST ENTRY OF A DIVORCE DECREE UNDER §3301(c) OF THE DIVORCE CODE 1. I consent to the entry of a final decree of divorce without notice. 2. I understand that I may lose rights concerning alimony, division of property, lawyer's fees or expenses if ldo not claim them before a divorce is granted. 3. I understand that I will not be divorced until a divorce decree is entered by the Court and that a copy of the Decree will be sent to me immediately after it is filed with the prothonotary. I verify that the statements made in this Affidavit are true and correct. I understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. § 4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities. Date: //-.,)- ~- 0/ GLORIA J. DUFFY, Plaintiff VS. PATRICK J. DUFFY, Defendant THE PROTHONOTARY: : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS · CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA : NO. 2001-01507 · CIVIL ACTION-LAW : 1N DIVORCE PRAECIPE TO TRANSMIT RECORD Transmit the record, together with the following information, to the Court for entry of a Divorce Decree: 1. Ground for divorce: Irretrievable breakdown under Section (X) 3301(c) of the Divorce Code. 2. Date and manner of service of the Complaint: March 19, 2001 by certified mail 3. (a) Date of execution of the Affidavit of Consent required by Section 3301(c) of the Divorce Code: by Plaintiff: October 2, 2001 by Defendant: October 2, 2001 (b) (1) Date of execution of the Plaintiffs Affidavit required by Section 3301(d) of the Divorce Code: (2) Date of service of the Plaintiffs Affidavit upon the Defendant: 4. Related claims pending: No economic claims have been raised. 5. (a) Date and manner of service of the notice of intention to file Praecipe to transmit record, a copy of which is attached: (b) Date of Plaintiff's Waiver of Notice in 3301 (c) Divorce was filed with Prothonotary: Filed contemporaneously herewith Date of Defendant's Waiver of Notice in 3301(c) Divorce was filed with the Prothonotary: Filed contemporaneously herewith JOHN W. ~//I~ELL, JR. SEPARATION AND PROPERTY SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT Gloria J. Duffy, hereinafter referred to as "Wife", and Patrick J. Duffy, hereinafter referred to as "Husband". WITNESSETH: WHEREAS, Husband and Wife were lawfully married on May 3, 1986; and WHEREAS, no children were bom of this marriage; and WHEREAS, certain differences have arisen betweenthe parties as a result of which they separated and nowlive separate and apart from one another, and are desirous, therefore, of entering into an Agreement which will distribute their marital property in a manner which is considered to be an equitable division of all joint property, and will provide for the mutual responsibilities and rights growing out of the marriage relationship; and WHEREAS, there has been a complete disclosure of the earnings and property of each party, and each understands his/her rights under the Divorce Code of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; and WHEREAS, the parties hereto, after being properly advised by their respective counsel, Husband choosing not retain an attorney, and Wife by her attomey, John W. Purcell, Jr., have come to the agreement, which follows: NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the above recitals and the following covenants and promises mutually made and mutually to be kept, the parties heretofore, intending to be legally bound, covenant, promise and agree as follows: 1. Separation. It shall be lawful for each party at all times hereafter to live separate and apart from the other party at such place that he or she may from time to time choose or Separation and Property Settlement A~reem®nt Page 2 deem fit. The foregoing provision shall not be taken as an admission on the part of either party of the lawfulness of the causes leading to their living apart. 2. Interference. Each party shall be free from interference, authority and contact by the other, as fully as if he or she were single and unmarried, except as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this Agreement. Neither party shall molest the other nor attempt to endeavor to molest the other, nor compel the other to cohabit with the other, nor in any way harass or malign the other, nor in any way interfere with the peaceful existence, separate and apart from the other. 3. Wife's Debts. Wife represents and warrants to Husband that since the separation she has not and in the future she will not contract or incur any debt or liability for which Husband or his estate might be responsible and shall indemnify and save Husband harmless from any and all claims or demands made against him by reason of debts or obligations incurred by her. 4. Husband's Debts. Husband represents and warrants to Wife that since the separation he has not and in the future he will not contract or incur any debt or liability for which Wife or her estate might be responsible and shall indemnify and save Wife harmless from any and all claims or demands made against her by .reason of debts or obligations incurred by him. 5. Outstanding Joint Debts. The parties acknowledge and agree that they have no outstanding debts and obligations incurred prior to the signing of this Agreement, except as follows: Wife shall be responsible for the Master Card balance of approximately $1,500.00. In the event that either party contracted or incurred any debts since the date of separation, the paxty who incurred said debt shall be responsible for the payment thereof, regardless of the name in which the account may have been charged, and such party shall indemnify, defend and hold the other party harmless from any claim or demand made against that party by reason of such debt. 6. Equitable Distribution of Marital Property. The parties have attempted to distribute their marital property in a manner which conforms to the criteria set forth in §3501 et. seq. of the Pennsylvania Divorce Code and taking into account the following considerations: the length of marriage; the fact that it is the second marriage for Husband and Sep~ation ~ud Propert~ Settlement Airreement Page 3 the third marriage for the Wife; the age, health, station, amount and sources of income, vocational skills, employability, estate, liabilities and needs of each of the parties; the contribution of each party to the education, training or increased earning power of the other party; the opportunity of each party for future acquisitions 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 dis sipation of each party in the acquisition, pres ervation, depreciation or appreciation of the marital properW, including the contribution of each spouse as a homemaker; the value of the property set apart to each party; the standard of living of the parties established during the marriage; and the economic circumstances of each party at the time the division of property is to become effective. The division of existing marital property is not intended by the parties to constitute in any way a sale or exchange of assets, and the division of same being effected without the introduction of outside funds or other property not constituting marital property. The division of property under this Agreement shall be in full satisfaction of all marital rights of the parties. A. Distribution of Personal Property. The parties hereto mutually agree that they have effected a satisfactory division of the furniture, household furnishings, appliances, and other household personal property between them, and they mutually agree that each party shall from and after the date hereof be the sole and separate owner of all such tangible personal property presently in his or her possession, except as set forth in Exhibit A attached hereto, which items shall be distributed in accordance with Exhibit A, and this Agreement shall have the effect of an assignment or bill of sale from each party to the other for such property as may be in the individual possession of each of the parties hereto and as set forth in Exhibit A. The parties hereto have divided between themselves, to their mutual satisfaction, all items of tangible and intangible marital property. Neither party shall make any claim to any such items of marital property, or of the separate personal property of either party, which are now in the possession and/or under the control of the other, or which property will be distributed in accordance with Exhibit A attached hereto. Should it become necessary, the parties each agree to sign, upon request, any titles or documents necessary to give effect to this paragraph. Property shall be deemed to be in the pos ses sion or under the control of either Separation and Pro]~ert~ Settlement A~reement Page 4 party if, in the case of tangible personal property, the item is physically in the possession or control of the party at the time of the signing of this Agreement and, in the case of intangible personal property, if any physical or written evidence of ownership, such as passbook, checkbook, policy or certificate of insurance or other similar writing is in the possession or control of the party. Husband and Wife shall each be deemed to be in the possession and control of their own individual pension or other employee benefit plans or retirement benefits of any nature to which either party may have a vested or contingent right or interest at the time of the signing of this Agreement, and neither will make any claim against the other for any interest in such benefits, except as stated herein. From and after the date of the signing of this Agreement, both parties shall have complete freedom of disposition as to their separate property and any property which is in their possession or control, pursuant to this Agreement, and may mortgage, sell, grant, convey, or otherwise encumber or dispose of such property, whether real or personal, whether such property was acquired before, during or after marriage, and neither Husband nor Wife need join in, consent to, or acknowledge any deed, mortgage, or other instrument of the other pertaining to such disposition of property. B. Distribution of Real Estate. Husband shall transfer to Wife concurrent with the execution of this Agreement, all of his interest in and title to their jointly owned real estate at 1734 English Drive, Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania in exchange for which Wife agrees to be solely responsible for the mortgage obligation as well as for the payment of all current and future taxes, insurance and utility bills relative to said real estate. Wife covenants and agrees to pay and discharge said obligations on said premises, and agrees to indemnify Husband from any loss by reason of her default in the payment thereof, and agrees to save Husband hanTfless from any future liability with regard thereto. Wife agrees to refinance the existing mortgage so as to remove Husband from the same within 90 days of the execution of this Agreement. Husband shall pay prorated rent to Wife at the rate of $28.51 per day until he moves out of the premises. Separation and Proper~ Settlement A~reement Page 5 C. Cash Distribution. In consideration for the transfer of the above referenced real estate, Wife shall pay to Husband the sum of $2,000 by April 4, 2001, and an additional $2,000.00 payable in five monthly installments of $400.00 per month starting May 8, 2001. 7. Vehicles. Notwithstanding Paragraph 6 of this Agreement, Husband shall retain possession and ownership of the 1989 Ford Bronco presently in his possession. Wife hereby transfers all ofher right, title andinterest in saldvehicle to Husband. In considerationthereof, Husband shall assume full responsibility for payment and eventual satisfaction of any and all liens presently encumbering the vehicle, and to indemnify, defend and hold Wife harmless for the same. Wife hereby agrees to sign any title or other documents necessary to transfer ownership of said vehicle at any time, upon demand, and further shall indemnify Husband for any costs, including actual counsel fees, incurred by Husband to enforce this provision. Notwithstanding Paragraph 6 of this Agreement, Wife shall retain possession and ownership of the 1994 Chevrolet Astro Van presently in her possession. Husband hereby transfers all of his right, title and interest in said vehicle to Wife. In consideration thereof, Wife shall assume full responsibiliW for payment and eventual satisfaction of any and all liens presently encumbering the vehicle, and to indemnify, defend and hold Husband harmless for the same. Husband hereby agrees to sign any title or other documents necessary to transfer ownership of said vehicle at any time, upon demand, and further shall indemnify Wife for any costs, including actual counsel fees, incurred by Wife to enforce this provision. 8. Alimony. Both parties acknowledge and agree that the provisions of this Agreement providing for equitable distribution of marital properW are fair, adequate and satisfactory to them, and are accepted by them in lieu of and in full and final settlement and satisfaction of any claims or demands that either may now or hereafter have against the other for support, maintenance or alimony. Husband and Wife further, voluntarily and intelligently, waive and relinquish any right to seek from the other any payment for support or alimony. Each party shall indemnify, defend and hold the other harmless against any futuxe action for either support or alimony brought by or on behalf of the other, such indemnity to include the actual counsel fees of the defendant in any such future action. Sel)arat/on and Pro~ert,/Settlement A~reemont Page ~; 9. Medical Insurance. Wife shall continue to provide to Husband the medical and hospital insurance now in effect and insuring him at least through the date of the entry of a final Decree in divorce. 10. Alimony Pendente Lite, Counsel Fees and Expenses. Husband and Wife acknowledge and agree that the provisions of this Agreement providing for the equitable distribution of marital property ofthe parties is fair, adequate and satisfactory to them. Beth parties shall accept the provisions set forth in this Agreement in lieu of and in full and final settlement and satisfaction of all claims and demands that either may now or hereafter have against the other for alimony pendente lite, counsel fees or expenses, or any other provision for their support and maintenance before, during and after the commencement of any proceedings for divorce or annulment between the parties. Wife shall be responsible to pay for up to $530.00 of attorney's fees to Purcell, Krug &Haller, and Husband shall be responsible to pay the balance. ii. Divorce. A Complaint in Divorce has been filed to No. 2001-01507 in the Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, and either party shall be free to proceed without further delay to secure the divorce. Both parties shall sign an Affidavit evidencing their consent to the divorce, pursuant to §3301(c) of the Divorce Code. In the event, for whatever reason, either party fails or refuses to execute such affidavit upon the other party's timely request, that party shall indemnify, defend and hold the other harmless from any and all additional expenses, including actual counsel fees resulting from any action brought to compel the refusing party to consent. Each party hereby agrees that a legal or equitable action may be brought to compel him or her to execute a Consent form and that, absent some breach of this Agreement by the proceeding party, there shall be no defense to such action asse~ted. 12. Time of Distribution. The assets and interests to be transferred under and pursuant to this Agreement shall be conveyed and transferred to the respective parties immediately upon the execution of this Agreement. All spousal support and other such obligations, including alimony, shall immediately terminate. The parties shall cooperate by executing whatever documents are necessary to effectuate a divorce under §3301(c) or §3301(d) of the Pennsylvania Divorce Code, and this Agreement to cooperate shall be Separation and Propert~ Settlement Agreement Page 7 enforceable by an assumpsit action for specific performance. However, upon refusal to consent, all distributed property shall be returned to the party originally in possession, until the time of final Decree. 13. Release. Subject to the provisions of this Agreement, each party has released and discharged, and by this Agreement does for himself or herself, and his or her heirs, legal representatives, executors, administrators and assigns, release, indemnify (including actual legal fees) and discharge the other of and from all causes of action, claims, rights, or demands, whatsoever in law or equity, including equitable distribution, spousal support, alimony, counsel fees, alimony pendente lite, and expens es which either of the parties against the other ever had, now has, or may have in the future under the Pennsylvania Divorce Code, as amended, or under any other statutory or common law, except any and all causes of action for divorce and all causes of action for breach of any provisions of this Agreement. Each party also waives his or her right to request marital counseling, pursuant to §3302 of the Divorce Code. 14. Waivers of Claims Against Estates. Except as herein otherwise provided, each party may dispose of his or her property in any way, and each party hereby waives and relinquishes any and all rights he or she may now have or hereafter acquire under the present or future laws of any jurisdiction, to share in the property or the estate of the other as a result of the marital relationship, including without limitation, dower, curtesy, statutory allowance, widow's allowance, right to take in intestacy, right to take against the Will of the other, and right to act as administrator or executor of the other's estate, and any right existing now or in the future under the Pennsylvania Divorce Code, as amended from time to time, and each will, at the request of the other, execute, acknowledge and deliver any and all instruments which may be necessary or advisable to carry into effect this mutual waiver and relinquishment of all such interests, rights and claims. 15. Rights on Execution. Immediately upon the execution of this Agreement, the rights of each party against the other, despite their continuing marital status, shall terminate and be as if they were never married. Separation and Propert~ Settlement A~reement Page 8 16. Breach. In the event of breach of any of the terms of this Agreement, the nonbreaching party shall be paid, as part of any award or judgment against the breaching party, all costs, including actual counsel fees paid to his or her attorney. 17. Incorporation in Final Divorce. The terms of this Agreement shall be incorporated but shall not merge in the final divorce decree between the parties. This Agreement shall survive in its entirety resolving the spousal support, alimony, property and other interests and rights of the parties under and pursuant to the Divorce Code of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. This Agreement may be enforced independently of any support order, divorce decree or judgment and its terms shall take precedence over same, remaining the primary obligation of each party. This Agreement shall remain in full force and effect regardless of any change in the marital status of the parties. 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 the parties to execute the Agreement. 18. Additional Instruments. Each of the parties shall from time to time, at the request of the other, execute, acknowledge and deliver to the other party, any and all fu~her instruments that may be reasonably required to give full force and effect to the provisions of this Agreement. 19. Separability. In case any provision of this Agreement should be held to be contrary to, or invalid under, the law of any country, state or other jurisdiction, such illegality and invalidity shall not in any way affect the other provisions hereof, all of which shall continue, nevertheless, in full force and effect, and each paragraph herein shall be deemed to be a separate and undisputed covenant and agreement. 20. Entire Agreement. This Agreement contains the entire understanding of the parties and there are no representations, warranties, covenants and undertakings other than those expressly set forth herein. Husband and Wife acknowledge and agree that the provisions of this Agreement w~th respect to the distribution and division of marital and separate property are fair, equitable and satisfactory to them, based on the length of their marriage and other relevant factors which have been taken into consideration by the parties. Both parties hereby accept the provisions of this Agreement with respect to the division of Separation and Proper~'y Settlement A~reAm.nt Page ~ ~ property in lieu of and in full and final settlement and satisfaction of all cia/ms and demands that they may now have or hereafter have against the other for equitable distribution of their property by any Court of competent jurisdiction pursuant to Section 3502 of the Divorce code or any other laws. Husband and wife each voluntarily and intelligently waive and relinquish any right to seek a Court ordered determination and distribution of marital property, but nothing herein contained shall constitute a waiver by either party of any rights to seek the relief of any court for the purpose of enforcing the provisions of this Agreement. 21. Modification and Waiver. A modification or waiver of any of the provisions of this Agreement shall be effective only if made in writing and executed with the same formality as this Agreement. The failure of either party to insist upon strict performance of the provisions of this Agreement shall not be construed as a waiver of any subsequent default of the same or similar nature. 22. Intent. It is the intent of the parties by this Agreement to fully and finally foreclose any resort to the Courts for relief on the basis of any statute or case law presently existing or which may exist at some time in the future within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, including but not limited to equitable distribution, alimony and other relief under the Pennsylvania Divorce Code, as amended. This Agreement has been drafted and accepted on the basis that such resort would constitute a breach under this Agreement, entitling the nonbreaching party to reimbursement for actual counsel fees. Other than as provided by the terms of this instrument, it is intended that the Court shall treat the parties as if they had never entered into a marital relationship. This Agreement shall be interpreted and governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and, where such law is inconsistent, the terms of this instrument shall govem. 23. Voluntary Execution. The provisions of this Agreement and their legal effect have been fully explained to the parties by their respective counsel, and each party acknowledges that the Agreement is fair and equitable, that it is being entered into voluntarily, with full knowledge of the assets of both parties, and that it is not the result of any duress or undue influence. The parties acknowledge that they have been furnished with all information relating to the financial affairs of the other which has been requested by each of them or by their respective counsel. Separation and Propert~ Settlement A~re-,n-nt Page 10 24. Descriptive Headings. The descriptive headings used herein are for convenience only. They shall have no effect whatsoever in detemcining the ~ights or obligations of the parties. 25. Agreement Binding on Heirs. This Agreement shall be binding and shall inure to the benefit of the parties hereto, and their respective heirs, executors, admin/strators, successors and assigns. 26. Reconciliation. Notwithstanding a reconciliation between the parties, this Agreement shall continue to remain in full force and effect absent a writing signed by the parties stating that this Agreement is null and void. IN WITNESS WHERe. OF, the parties hereto have hereunto set their hands and seals the day and year first above written. WITNESS: Sepm~tion and Propert~ Settlement A~reement Page 11 Exhibit "A" Items to be Retained by Wife 1. Retirement from City of Anaheim - IRA 2. All Personal Belongings 1. Computer 2. Stereo 3. TV 4. Retirement from Texaco 5. All Personal Belongings Items to be Retained by Husband IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OFCUMBERLAND COUNTY STATE Of GLORIA J. DUFFY Plaintiff VERSUS PATRICK J. DUFFY Defendant DECREE IN DIVORCE Now, ,2OOl ? DECREED THAT Gloria J. Duffy AND Patrick J. Duffy ARE DIVORCED FROM THE BONDS OF MATRIMONY. PENNA. NO. 2001-01507 , IT IS ORDERED AND , PLAINTIFF, , DEFENDANT, THE COURT RETAINS JURISDICTION OF THE FOLLOWING CLAIMS WHICH HAVE BEEN RAISED OF REC?~D IN THiS ACTION FOR WHICH A FINAL ORDER HAS NOT YET BEEN ENTEREd; ~ The terms of the Separation and Property Settlement Agreement between the parties dated April 13, 2001 is hereby incorporated as if set forth at length