HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-3377IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
KATHERINE JANE DICOSTANZO,
Plaintiff,
VS.
ANDREW JOSEPH DICOSTANZO,
Defendant.
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
DIVORCE
NOTICE TO DEFEND AND CLAIM RIGHTS
YOU HAVE BEEN SUED IN COURT. IF YOU WISH TO DEFEND AGAINST THE CLAIMS SET FORTH IN THE
FOLLOWING PAGES, YOU MUST TAKE PROMPT ACTION. YOU ARE WARNED THAT IF YOU FAIL TO DO SO, THE
CASE MAY PROCEED WITHOUT YOU AND A DECREE OF DIVORCE OR ANNULMENT MAY BE ENTERED
AGAINST YOU BY THE COURT. A JUDGMENT MAY ALSO BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU FOR ANY OTHER CLAIM
OR RELIEF REQUESTED IN THESE PAPERS BY THE PLAINTiFF. YOU MAY LOSE MONEY OR PROPERTY OR
OTHER RIGHTS IMPORTANT TO YOU, INCLUDING CUSTODY OR VISITATION OF YOUR CHILDREN.
WHEN THE GROUND FOR THE DIVORCE IS INDIGNITIES OR IRRETRIEVABLE BREAKDOWN OF THE
MARRIAGE, YOU MAY REQUEST MARRIAGE COUNSELING. A LIST OF MARRIAGE COUNSELORS IS AVAILABLE
IN THE OFFICE OF THE PROTHONOTARY AT THE CUMBERLAND COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 1 COURTHOUSE
SQUARE, CARLISLE, PA 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 CLA1M 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 LAWYER REFERRAL SERVICE
32 South Bedford Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 249-3166
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
KATHERINE JANE DICOSTANZO,
Plaintiff,
VS.
ANDREW JOSEPH D1COSTANZO,
Defendant.
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
NO.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
DIVORCE_
AVISO PARA DEFENDER Y RECLAMAR DERECIIOS
USTED HA SIDO DENIANDADO EN LA CORTE. Si desea defenderse de las quejas expucstas en las
paginas signientes. Debe romar accion con prontitud. Se le avisa que Si nose defiende, el caso puede proceder sin usted
y decreto de divorcio o armiamiento puede set emitido en su contra pot la Corte. Una decision puede tambien set
emitida en su contra por cuaiquier otra queja o compensacion reclamados pot el demandante. Usted puede perder
dinero, o propiedades u otros derechos importantes para usted.
Cuando la base para el divorcio es indignidades 0 rompimiento in'parable del matrimonio, usted puede solicitar
consejo matrimonial. Una lista de consejeros matrimoniales esta disponible en la oficina del Prothonotary, en la
CUMBERLAND COUNTY COURTHOUSE, I COURTHOUSE SQUARE, CARLISLE, PA 17013.
SI USTED NO RECLAMA PENSION ALIMENTICIA. PROPIEDAD MARITAL, HONORARIOS DE
ABOGADO U OTROS GASTOS ANTES DE QLE EL DECRETO FINAL DE DIVORCJO O ANULAMIENTO
SEA EMITIDO. USTED PUEDE PERDER EL DERCHO A RECLAMAR CUALQUERA DL ELLOS.
USTED DEBE LUEVAR ESTE PAPEL A LN ABOGADO DL INMEDIATO. SI NO TIENE O NO PLEDE
PAGAR UN ABOGADO. VAYA O LLAME A LA OFICINA INDICADA ABA JO PARA AVERIGUAR DONDE
PUEDE OBTENER ASISTENCIA LEGAL.
CUMBERLAND COUNTY LAWYER REFERRAL SERVICE
32 South Bedford Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 249-3166
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
KATHERINE JANE DICOSTANZO,
Plaintiff,
VS.
ANDREW JOSEPH DICOSTANZO,
Defendant.
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
No.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
DIVORCE
COMPLAINT IN DIVORCE
UNDER SECTION 3301 OF THE DIVORCE CODE
AND NOW, comes Katherine Jane DiCostanzo, by and through her attorney, Timothy J. Colgan,
Esquire, of Wiley, Lenox, Colgan & Marzzacco, P.C., and files the instant Complaint in Divorce and in
support thereof, avers as follows:
1. The Plaintiff is Katherine Jane DiCostanzo, who currently resides at 330 S. Washington
Street, Apartment #3, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, 17055, since June 26, 2004.
2. The Defendant is Andrew Joseph DiCosmnzo, who currently resides at 115 Peach Lane,
Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, 17013, since March 2002.
3. Plaintiffhas been a bona fide resident of the Commonwea/th of Pennsylvania for a period
of more than six (6) months immediately preceding the filing of this Complaint.
4. The Parties were married on September 15, 2001, in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania.
5. Neither Plaintiff nor Defendant is in the military or naval service of the United States or its
allies within the provisions of the Soldiers' and Sailors' Civil Relief Act of the Congress of 1940 and its
amendments.
6.
There has been no prior action for divorce or annulment instituted by either of the parties in
this or any other jurisdiction.
7. The Plaintiff has been advised that counseling is available and that Plaintiff may have the
right to request that the Court require the parties to participate in counseling.
8. Plaintiff avers that there are two minor children of the parties under the age of eighteen:
Tayton A. DiCostanzo, born March 25, 2000; and
Angelina J. DiCostanzo, born April 22, 2002.
COUNT I.
REQUEST FOR A NO-FAULT DIVORCE
UNDER §3301(c) OF THE DIVORCE CODE
9. The prior paragraphs of this Complaint are incorporated herein by reference thereto.
10. The marriage of the parties is irretrievably broken.
11. After ninety (90) days have elapsed fi.om the date of the filing of this Complaint, Plaintiff
intends to file an affidavit consenting to a divorce. Plaintiff believes that Defendant may also file such an
affidavit.
WHEREFORE, if both Parties file affidavits consenting to a divorce after ninety (90) days have
elapsed fi.om the date of the filing of this Complaint, Plaintiff respectfully requests the Court to enter a
Decree of Divorce pursuant to Section 3301 (c) of the Divorce Code
Corm: II.
REQUEST FOR A NO-FAULT DIVORCE
UNDER §3301(d) OF THE DIVORCE CODE
12. The prior paragraphs of this Complaint are incorporated herein by reference thereto.
13. The marriage of the Parties is irretrievably broken,
14. The parties are living separate and apart and at the appropriate time, Plaintiff will submit an
affidavit alleging that the Parties have lived separate and apart for at least two years as specified in Section
3301(d) of the Divorce Code.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff respectfully requests the Court to enter a Decree of Divorce pursuant to
Section 3301(d) of the Divorce Code.
Dated: 7~' ?~' ~ ~
Respectfully submitted,
WILEY, LENOX, COLGAN & MARZZACCO, P.C.
Tim~squire
I.D. #77944
130 West Church Street, Suite 100
Dillsburg, PA 17019
(717) 432-9666
VERIFICATION
I, KATHERINE JANE DICOSTANZO, verify that the statements made in this document are true
and correct to the best of my knowledge, information, and belief. I understand that false statements herein
are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. §4904, relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
KATHERINE JANE DICOSTANZO
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
KATHERINE JANE DICOSTANZO,
Plaintiff,
VS.
ANDREW JOSEPH DICOSTANZO,
Defendant.
1N THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYINANIA
NO. 04-3377 Civil Term
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
DIVORCE
ACCEPTANCE OF SERVICE
I, Andrew Joseph DiCostanzo, Defendant in the above-captioned matter, hereby certify
that I have accepted service of the Divorce Complaint with regard to the above-captioned matter
on this, the ~ day of ~/~o~. _, 2004.
ANDP~q J O-S EPH/I~OSTANZO
Address
City, State, Zip
Social Security Number
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
KATHERINE JANE DICOSTANZO,
Plaintiff,
VS.
ANDREW JOSEPH DICOSTANZO,
Defendant.
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBER]LAND COUNTY,
PENNSYI,VANIA
NO. 04-3377 Civil Term
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
DIVORCE;
AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT_.
1. A complaint in Divorce under §3301(c) of the Divorce Code was filed on July 12,
2004.
2. The marriage of Plaintiff and Defendant is irretrievably broken and ninety (90) days.
have elapsed from the date of filing and service of the Complaint.
3. I consent to the entry of a final decree of divorce after service of notice of intention to
request entry of the decree.
I verify that the statements made in this affidavit are m~e and correct. I understand that
false statements made herein are subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. §4904 relating to
unswom falsification to authorities.
Date
A~e~Jos~ph I~iE'lIsrta~o
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON '.PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
KATHERINE JANE DICOSTANZO,
Plaintiff,
VS.
ANDREW JOSEPH DICOSTANZO,
Defendant.
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 04-32177 Civil Term
CIVIL AC. TION - LAW
DIVORCE
WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION 'to REOUEST
ENTRY OF A DIVORCE DECREE UNDER
SECTION 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 tree and correct. I understand that false
statements made herein are subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. {}4904 relating to unswom
falsification to authorities.
Date
Defendant
MARITAL SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT
THIS MARITAL SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT, made this }[ day of
_./~ ,,/o-- o,_ ,~ ,., ,2004, by and between KATHERINE JANE DICOSTANZO, of
/
Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania (hereinafter referred to as "WIFE") and
ANDREW JOSEPH DICOSTANZO, of Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania (hereinafter
referred to as "HUSBAND"):
WITNESSETH:
were married on September 15, 2001, in Mechanicsburg,
WHEREAS, the parties
Pennsylvania;
WHEREAS, HUSBAND and WIFE are the parents of the following children: TAYTON
A. DICOSTANZO, born March 25, 2000; and ANGELINA J.. DICOSTANZO, bom April 22,
WHEREAS, diverse, unhappy differences, disputes and clifficulties 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 fully and finally their respective financial and property rights and
obligations as between each other, including, without limitation by specification: the settling of all
matters between them in relation to the ownership and equitable distribution of real and personal
property; settling of all matters between them relating to the past, present and furore support, alimony
and/or maintenance of WIFE by HUSBAND or of HUSBAND by WIFE; settling of custody matters
and in general, the settling of any and all claims and possible claims by either party against the estate
of the other party.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and of the mutual promises,
covenants and undertakings hereinafter set forth and for other good and valuable consideration,
receipt of which is hereby acknowledged by each of the parties hereto, HUSBAND and WIFE, each
intending to be legally bound hereby covenant and agree as follows:
1. INTERFERENCE: Each party shall be free from interference, authority, and contact
by the other, as fully as though he or she were single and unmarried, except as may be necessary to
carry out the provisions of this Agreement. Neither party shall molest the other or attempt to
endeavor to molest the other, nor compel the other to cohabitate with the other, or in any way harass
or malign the other, nor in any way interfere with the peaceful existence, separate and apart from the
other.
2. AGREEMENT NOT A BAR TO DIVORCE PROCEEDINGS: This Agreement
shall not affect or bar the right of HUSBAND or WIFE to a divorce on lawful grounds or to any
defense as may be available to either party. This Agreement is not intended to condone and shall not
be deemed to be a condonation on the part of either party hereto of any act or acts on the part of the
other party which have occasioned the disputes or unhappy diffi.-rences.
3. INCORPORATION OF DIVORCE DECREE: It is further agreed, covenanted
and stipulated that this Agreement, or the essential parts hereof, shall be incorporated in any decree
hereinafter entered by any court of competent jurisdiction in any divorce proceedings that have been
or may be instituted by the parties for the purpose of enforcing the contractual obligations of the
parties. This agreement shall not be merged in any such decree but shall in all respects survive the
same and be forever binding and conclusive upon the parties.
4. EFFECTIVE DATE: The effective date of this Agreement shall be the "date of
execution" or "execution date," defined as the date upon which it is executed by the parties if they
have each executed this Agreement on the same date. Otherwise, the "date of execution" or
"execution date" of this Agreement shall be defined as the date of execution by the party last
executing this Agreement.
5. DISTRIBUTION DATE: The transfer of property, funds and/or documents provided
for herein,, shall only take place on the "distribution" date whiich shall be defined as the date of
execution of this Agreement unless otherwise specified herein. However, the support and/or alimony
payments, if any, provided for in this Agreement shall take effect as set forth in this Agreement.
6. MUTUAL RELEASE: HUSBAND and WIFE each do hereby mutually remise,
release, quit-claim and forever discharge the other and the estate of such other, for all time to come,
and for all purposes whatsoever, of and from any and all right:s, title and interest, or claims in or
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against the property (including income and gain from property hereafter accruing) of the other or
against the estate of such other, of whatever nature and wheresoever situated, which he or she now
has or at any time hereafter may have against the other, the estate of such other or any part hereof,
whether arising out of any former acts, contracts, engagements or liabilities of such other or by way
of dower or courtesy, or claims in the nature of dower or courtesy or widow's or widower's rights,
family exemption or similar allowance, or under the intestate lmYs, or the right to take against the
spouse's will; or the right to treat a lifetime conveyance by the other as a testamentary, or all other
rights of a surviving spouse to participate in a deceased spouse's estate, whether arising under the
laws of(a) Pennsylvania, (b) any State, Commonwealth or territory of the United States, or (c) any
country or any rights which either party may have or at any time he, reafter shall have for past, present
or future support or maintenance, alimony, alimony pendente lite, counsel fees, division of property,
costs or expenses, whether arising as a result of the marital relations or otherwise, except, all rights
and agreements and obligations of whatsoever nature arising or which may arise under this
Agreement or for the breach of any provisions thereof. It is the intention of HUSBAND and WIFE
to give each other by the execution of this Agreement a full, complete and general release with
respect to any and all property of any kind or nature, real, personal or mixed, which the other now
owns or may hereafter acquire, except and only except all rights and agreements and obligations of
whatsoever nature arising or which may arise under this Agreement or for the breach of any
provision thereof. It is further agreed that this Agreement shall be and constitute a full and final
resolution of any and all claims which each of the parties may have against the other for equitable
division of property, alimony, counsel fees and expenses, alimony pendente lite or any other claims
pursuant to the Pennsylvania Divorce Code or the divorce laws of any other jurisdiction.
7. REPRESENTATION BY COUNSEL: This Agreement has been prepared by
Timothy J. Colgan, Esquire, of Wiley, Lenox, Colgan & Marzzacco, P.C., counsel for WIFE. The
commencement of and at all stages during the negotiation of this Agreement, HUSBAND has been
informed that Timothy J. Colgan, Esquire has acted solely as counsel for WIFE and has not advised
nor represented HUSBAND in any manner whatsoever. HUSBAND, at the commencement of and
at all stages during the negotiation of this Agreement, has been advised that he could be represented
by counsel but at all times has elected not to be so represented. HUSBAND has read this Agreement
carefully and thoroughly, fully understanding each of its provision[s, and therefore signs it clearly and
voluntarily.
The parties acknowledge that this Agreement is not the res. ult of any duress, undue influence,
coercion, collusion and/or improper or illegal agreement. The pm:ties further acknowledge that they
have each made to the other a full and complete disclosure of their respective assets, estate,
liabilities, and sources of income and that they waive any specific enumeration thereof for the
purposes of this Agreement.
8. WARRANTY AS TO EXISTING OBLIGATIONS: Each party represents that
they have not heretofore incurred or contracted for any debt or liability or obligation 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 and hold the other p~my harmless from and against any
and all such debts, liabilities or obligations of every kind which tnay have heretofore been incurred
by them, including those for necessities, except for the obligations arising out of this Agreement.
9. WARRANTY AS TO FUTURE OBLIGATIONS: HUSBAND and WIFE
covenant, warrant, represent and agree that, with the exception of obligations set forth in this
Agreement, neither of them shall hereafter incur any liability whatsoever for which the estate of the
other may be liable. Each party shall indemnify and hold harmless the other party from and against
any and 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.
10. PERSONAL PROPERTY: Except as otherwise provided herein, the parties have
divided between them, to their mutual satisfaction, the personal effects, household furniture and
furnishings, and all other articles of personal property which have heretofore been used by them in
common, and neither party will make any claim to any such items which are now in the possession
or under the control of the other.
By these presents, each of the parties hereby specifically waives, releases, renounces and
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forever abandons whatever claims he or she may have with respect to any personal property which
is in the possession of the other, and which shall become the sole and separate property of the other
from the date of execution hereof.
11. MARITAL RESIDENCE AND RENTAL LOT: It is HUSBAND's intention to
retain the double wide trailer located at 115 Peach Lane, Carlisle, Pennsylvania. There presently
exists a loan on the double wide trailer with Bay Vanguard Federal Savings Bank in the amount of
Twenty Eight Thousand Eight Hundred Sixty-Seven ($28,867.00) Dollars for which both parties are
liable.
HUSBAND shall refinance the double wide trailer into his name alone within nine (9)
months from the date of execution of this Agreement. In the event the double wide trailer is not
refinanced to remove WIFE' s name within that period of time, the trailer shall be listed for sale with
a broker selected by the parties. If the parties cannot agree on a broker, both parties will pick a
broker. The parties' brokers will then choose a third, neutral, broker that will list the double wide
trailer for sale. The parties shall accept the first reasonable offer ~to purchase said trailer as defined
by the listing broker. Upon sale of the trailer, HUSBAND shall be responsible for any difference
between the net proceeds from the sale of the double wide trailer .and the outstanding monies owed
on the double wide t'railer.
HUSBAND shall indemnify WIFE and hold her harmless with regard to the trailer from the
execution of this Agreement forward. Upon HUSBAND's successful refinance of the trailer, WIFE
shall sign any and all documents necessary to transfer ownership of the trailer to HUSBAND. Wife
shall thereafter waive all right, title and interest in said trailer.
Said double wide trailer is located on a rental lot. HUSBAND shall be responsible for all
debts owed on the rent/lease for the lot at 115 Peach Lane, Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013.
HUSBAND shall be solely responsible for making all payments related to the rental/lease of the lot
at 115 Peach Lane, Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013.
12. BANK ACCOUNTS: HUSBAND and WIFE have heretofore divided any bank
accounts held by either one of them during the marriage to their mutual satisfaction. Each party shall
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retain exclusive ownership of any bank account in his or her name, and shall waive any right, title
or interest in bank accounts held by the other.
13. PENSIONS, ANNUITIES AND/OR RETIREMENT BENEFITS: Both parties
hereby waive any right, title or interest they may have in any retirement or pension plan owned by
th oth party It
14. MOTOR VEHICLES: The vehicle in HUSBAND's possession, a 2001 Honda
Civic, shall become his sole and separate property. WIFE waives all right, title and interest in said
vehicle. HUSBAND shall indemnify WIFE and hold her harmless against any liability resulting
from this vehicle. WIFE agrees to sign any and all documents necessary to effectuate the transfer
and give effect to this paragraph within sixty (60) days of any request by HUSBAND.
15. AFTER-ACQUIRED PROPERTY: Each of the parties shall hereafter own and
enjoy, independently of any claim or right of the other, all items of property, be they real, personal
or mixed, tangible or intangible, which arc hereafter acquired by him or her, with full power in him
or her to dispose of the same as fully and effectively, in all respects and for all purposes as though
he or she were unmarried.
16. WAIVER OF ALIMONY: Except as otherwise provided herein, 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 liw:s for all claims and demands, past,
present or future, for alimony, alimony pcndcntc lite or for any provisions for support and
maintenance. Thc 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 lit,s, spousal support, counsel fees and
court costs.
17. INCOME TAX: The parties have heretofore filed joint Federal and State tax
returns. HUSBAND and WIFE agree to file separate tax returns beginning with the tax year 2004.
Both parties agree that in the event any deficiency in Federal, State or local income tax is proposed,
or any assessment of any such tax is made against either of them, each will indemnify and hold
harmless the other from and against any loss or liability for any :such tax deficiency or assessment
and any interest, penalty and expense incurred in connection therewith. Such tax, interest, penalty
or expense shall be paid solely and entirely by the individual who is finally determined to be the
cause of the misrepresentations or failures to disclose the nature and extent of his or her separate
income on the aforesaid joint returns.
18. APPLICABILITY OF TAX LAW TO PROPERTY TRANSFERS: The parties
hereby agree and express their intent that any transfer of property pursuant to this Agreement shall
be within the scope and applicability of the Deficit Reduction Act of 1984 (hereinafter the "Act"),
specifically, the provisions of said Act pertaining to the transfers of property between spouses and
former spouses. The parties agree to sign and cause to be filed any elections or other documents
required by the Internal Revenue Service to render the Act applicable to the transfers set forth in this
Agreement without recognition of gain on such transfer and subject to the carry-over basis provisions
of said Act.
19. EFFECT OF DIVORCE DECREE: The parties agree that, except as otherwise
specifically provided herein, this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect after such time
as a final Decree in Divorce may be entered with ~espect to the parties.
20. BREACH: If either party breaches any provision of this Agreement, the other party
shall have the right, at his or her election to sue for damages for such breach or seek such other
remedies or relief as may be available to him or her, and the party breaching this contract shall be
responsible for payment of reasonable legal fees and costs incurred by the other in enforcing their
rights under this Agreement.
21. WAIVER OF CLAIMS: Except as herein a,therwise provided, each party may
dispose of his or her property in any way, and each party hereby waives and relinquishes any and all
rights he or she shall now have or hereafter acquire, under ~:he present and future laws of any
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jurisdiction, to share in the property or the estate of the other as a result of the marital relationship,
including without limitation, dower, courtesy, statutory allowance:, widow' s allowance, right to take
in intestacy, right to take against the Will of the other, and the right to act as administrator or
executor of the other's estate, and each will, at the request 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 such interests, rights and claims.
22. ENTIRE AGREEMENT: This Agreement contains the entire understanding of the
parties and there are no representations, warranties, covenants or undertakings other than those
expressly set forth herein.
23. AGREEMENT BINDING ON HEIRS: This Agreement shall be binding on and
shall inure to the benefits of the parties hereto and their respective heirs, executors, administrators,
successors and assigns.
24. ADDITIONAL INSTRUMENTS: Each of the parties shall from time to time, at
the request of the other, execute, acknowledge and deliver to the other any and all further instruments
that may be reasonably required to give full force and effect to the provisions of this Agreement.
25. VOID CLAUSES: If any term, condition, clmtse 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.
26. INDEPENDENT SEPARATE COVENANTS: It is specifically understood and
agreed by and between the parties hereto that each paragraph hereof shall be deemed to be separate
and independent Agreement.
27. FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE: The parties confirm that they have relied on the
completeness and substantial accuracy of the financial disclosure of the other as an inducement to
the execution of this Agreement. The parties acknowledge that there has been no formal discovery
conducted in their pending divorce action and that neither party has filed an inventory and
appraisement as required by Section 3505(b) of the Pennsylvania Divorce Code. Notwithstanding
the foregoing, the rights of either party to pursue a claim for equitable distribution, pursuant to the
Pennsylvania Divorce Code, of any interest owned by the other party in an asset of any nature at any
time prior to the date of execution of this Agreement that was not disclosed to the other party or his
or her counsel prior to the date of the within Agreement is expressly reserved. In the event that
either party, at any time hereafter, discovers such an undisclosed asset, the party shall have the right
to petition the Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County to make equitable distribution of said
asset. The non-disclosing party shall be responsible for payment of counsel fees, costs or expenses
incurred by the other party in seeking equitable distribution of said asset. Notwithstanding the
foregoing this Agreement shall in all other respects remain in full force and effect.
28. MODIFICATION AND WAIVER: A modification or waiver of any of the
provisions of this Agreement shall be effective only if made in va-iting and executed with the same
formality as this Agreement. The failure of either party to insist upon strict performance of any of
the provisions of this Agreement shall not be construed as a waiver of any subsequent defaults of the
same or similar nature.
29. DESCRIPTIVE ItEADINGS: The descriptive headings used herein are for
convenience only. They shall have no affect whatsoever in determining the rights or obligations of
the parties.
30. APPLICABLE LAW: This Agreement shall be construed under the laws of the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and more specifically under ~Ihe Divorce Code of 1980 and any
amendments thereto.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have set their hands and seals the date and
year first above written.
WITNESS
HDI'COSTANZO
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
KATHERlNE JANE DICOSTANZO, * IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Plaintiff, * CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
* PENNSYLVANIA
*
vs. * NO. 04-3377 Civil Term
*
ANDREW JOSEPH DICOSTANZO, * CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Defendant. * DIVORCE
AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT
1. A complaint in Divorce under !j3301(c) of the Divorce Code was filed on July 12,
2004.
2. The marriage of Plaintiff and Defendant is irretrievably broken and ninety (90) days
have elapsed from the date of filing and service of the Complaint.
3. I consent to the entry of a final decree of divorce after service of notice of intention to
request entry of the decree.
I verify that the statements made in this affidavit are tru(~ and correct. I understand that
false statements made herein are subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. !j4904 relating to
unsworn falsification to authorities.
I/;()/o V
Date
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Katherine Jane DiCostanzo
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYL VANIA
KA THERlNE JANE DICOSTANZO, * IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Plaintiff, * CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
* PENNSYLVANIA
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vs. * NO. 04-3377 Civil Term
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ANDREW JOSEPH DICOSTANZO, * CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Defendant. * 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:
1. Grounds for Divorce: Irretrievable breakdown under Section 3301(c).
2. Date and manner of service of the Complaint:
An Acceptance of Service was sie:ned bv Andrew Joseph Dicostanzo.
Defendant. on AUiust 8. 2004. Said Acceptance of Service was filed with the
Prothonotarv on AUl!:ust 12. 2004.
3. Complete either Paragraph (a) or (b):
(a) Date of execution of the Affidavit of Consent required by Section 3301(c) of
the Divorce Code: By Plaintiff: Januarv 10.2005; By Defendant: December 24.
2004.
(b) (I) Date of execution of the Affidavit required by Section 3301(d) of the
Divorce Code; N/A (2) Date of filing and service of the Plaintiffs Affidavit
upon the Respondent: NI A.
4. Related claims pending:
All related claims were settled bv a Marital Settlement Al!:reement dated
Januarv 11.2005 and filed with the Court on Januarv 11.2005.
Date:
5. Complete either (a) or (b):
(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 Plaintiff s Waiver of Notice in Section 330 I (c) Divorce was filed with
the Prothonotary: Januarv 12.2005: Date Defendant's Waiver of Notice in
Section 330 I (c) Divorce was filed with the Prothonotary: Januarv 11.2005.
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Timothy J. Col , squire
Supreme Court J.D. #77944
130 West Church Street, Suite 100
Dillsburg, PA 170]9
(717) 432-9666
(Attorney for Plaintiff)
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STATE OF
PENNA.
KATHERINE JANE DICOSTANZO,
Plaintiff,
No. 04-3377 Civil Term
THE COURT RETAINS JURISDICTION OF THE FOLLOWING CLAIMS WHICH HAVE
BEEN RAISED OF RECORV~T!;iIS ACTION FOR WHICH A FINAL ORDER HAS NOT
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VERSUS
ANDREW JOSEPH DICOSTANZO,
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DECREED THAT
KATHERINE JANE DICOSTANZO
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ANDREW JOSEPH DICOSTANZO
ARE DIVORCED FROM THE BONDS OF MATRIMONY.
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, DEFENDANT,
THE TERMS AND PROVISIONS OF THE MARITAL SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT
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SIGNED BY BOTH PARTIES ON JANUARY 11, 2005 ARE
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