HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-0065HAROLD S. IRWIN, III, ESQUIRE
ATTORNEY ID NO. 2gg20
35 EAST HIGH STREET
CARLISLE PA 1 '70t 3
('717) 243-60g0
ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF
JAMES S. ALICIE,
Plaintiff
CHRISTA S. ALICIE,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
:
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: NO. 02 - _~__CIVIL TERM
: IN DIVORCE
NOTICE
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 in 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 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, 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
2 Liberty Avenue
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
717-243-3166
JAMES S. ALICIE,
Plaintiff
CHRISTA S. ALICIE,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: NO. 02 - _~_CIVIL TERM
: IN DIVORCE
COMPLAINT IN DIVORCE UNDER SECTION
3301(c) OF THE DIVORCE CODE
NOW, comes the plaintiff, by his attorney, Harold S. Irwin, III, Esquire, and files
this complaint in divorce against the defendant, representing as follows:
1. The plaintiff is James S. Alicie, an adult individual residing at 705B
Stanwix Circle, Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17013.
2. The defendant is Christa S. Alicie, an adult individual residing at 705B
Stanwix Circle, Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17013.
3. The parties have been residents of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania at
least six months prior to the filing of this action in divorce.
4. The plaintiff and the defendant were married on May 29, 2001, in Carlisle,
Pennsylvania.
5. Pursuant to the Divorce Code, Section 3301 (c), the plaintiff avers as the
grounds upon which this action is based that the marriage between the parties is
irretrievably broken.
6. The plaintiff avers that he has been advised of the availability of
counseling and that he has the right to request that the court require the parties to
participate in counseling.
WHEREFORE, the plaintiff demands judgment dissolving the marriage between
the two parties.
I verify that the facts contained herein are true and correct. I understand that
false statements herein made are subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C. S. Section 4904
relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
January.__~.~,2002
J~ S. ALICIE, Plaintiff
35 East High Street
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
(717) 243-6090
Supreme Court ID No. 29920
JAMES S. ALICIE,
Plaintiff
CHRISTA S. ALICIE,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
:
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: NO. 02 - CIVIL TERM
:
: IN DIVORCE
PLAINTIFF'S MARRIAGE COUNSELING AFFIDAVIT
The plaintiff, being duly sworn according to law, deposes and says:
1. I have been advised of the availability of marriage counseling and
understand that I may request that the court require that my spouse and I participate in
counseling.
2. I understand that the court maintains a list of marriage counselors in the
Prothonotary's Office, which list is available to me upon request.
3. Being so advised, I do not request that the court require that my spouse
and I participate in counseling prior to a divorce decree being handed down.
I verify that the statements made in this affidavit are true and correct. I
understand that false statements herein made are subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.
C.S. Section 4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
January z~,2002
J~IES S.-ALICIE, Plaintiff--'
HAROLD S. IRWIN, III, ESQUIRE
ATTORNEY ID NO. 29920
35 EAST HIGH STREET
CARLISLE PA 17013
(717) 243-6090
ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF
JAMES S. ALICIE,
Plaintiff
CHRISTA S. ALICIE,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEA8 OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 02 - 0066 CIVIL TERM
IN DIVORCE
AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE OF COMPLAINT
PURSUANT TO PA. R.C.P. RULE NO. 1920.4 (a)(1)(i)
NOW, Harold S. Irwin, III, Esquire, being duly sworn according to law, does
depose and state:
1. That he is a competent adult and attorney for the plaintiff in the above
captioned action in divorce.
2. That a certified copy of the complaint in divorce was served upon the
defendant on or about January 8, 2002, by certified mail "restricted delivery", addressed
to the defendant at 705B Stanwix Circle, Carlisle, PA 17013, certified mail, return
receipt No. 7000 1530 0002 4695 8297.
3. That a copy of the sender's receipt and signed receipt for certified mail is
attached hereto.
I verify that the statements made in this affidavit are true and correct. I
understand that false statements herein made are subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.
S. Section 4904, relating to unsworn falsificati/~
January 10, 2002 H~rold~-~S..Irwin., !"..l. /
Attorney for plaintiff~.~
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JAMi$ S. ALICIE,
Pl~,intlff
CHRISTA S. ALICIE,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
;
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: NO. 02 - 0065 CIVIL TERM
:
: IN DIVORCE
DEFENDANT'S AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT
1. A complaint in divorce under Section 3301(c) of the Divome Code was
filed in this matter on or about January 4, 2002 and served upon defendant on or about
January 8, 2002.
2. The marriage of plaintiff and defendant is irretrievably broken and ninety
days have elapsed from the date of the service of the complaint.
3. I consent to the entry of a final decree in divorce after service of notice of
intention to request entry of the divorce.
I verify that the statements made in this affidavit are true and correct. I
understand that false statements herein made are subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.
S. Section 4904 relating to unswom falsification to authorities.
· .~'~ ~. 2002
CHRISTA $. ALICIE
JAMES S. ALICIE,
Plaintiff
CHRISTA S. ALICIE,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: CIVIL ACTION. LAW
: NO. 02 - 0065 CIVIL TERM
:
.' IN DIVORCE
DEFENDANT'S MARRIAGE COUNSELING AFFIDAVIT
The defendant, being duly sworn according to law, deposes and says:
1. I have been advised of the availability of marriage counseling and
understand that I may request that the court require that my spouse and I participate in
counseling.
2. I understand that the court maintains a list of marriage counselors in the
Prothonotary's Office, which list is available to me upon request.
3. Being so advised, I do not request that the court require that my spouse
and I participate in counseling prior to a divorce decree being handed down.
I verify that the statements made in this affidavit are true and correct. I
understand that false statements herein made are subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.
C.S. Section 4904, relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
CHRISTAS. ALIClE
JAMES S. ALICIE,
Plaintiff
CHRISTA S. ALICIE,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
.,
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: NO. 02 - 0065 CIVIL TERM
:
: IN DIVORCE
WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REQUEST
ENTRY OF A DIVORCE DECRE;
UNDER SECTION 3301(C~ OF THE DIVORCE CODF
1. I consent to the entry of a final decree of divorce without notice.
2. I understand that I may lose rights conceming 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. I
understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S.
Section 4904 relating to Unsworn falsification to authorities.
CHRISTA $. ALICIE
JAMES S. ALICIE,
Plaintiff
CHRISTA S. ALICIE,
Defendant
: IN THB COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
_,
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: NO. 02 - 0065 CIVIL TERM
:
: IN DIVORCE
PLAINTIFF'S MARRIAGE COUNSELING AFFIDAVIT
1. I have been advised of the availability of marriage counseling and
understand that I may request that the court require that my spouse and I participate in
counseling.
2. I understand that the court maintains a list of marriage counselors in the
Prothonotary's Office, which list is available to me upon request.
3. Being so advised, I do not request that the court require that my spouse
and I participate in counseling pdor to a divorce decree being handed down.
August J~/, 2002
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. Section 4904
relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
JAMBS S. ALICIB,
Plaintiff
CHRISTA S. ALICIE~
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
:
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: NO. 02 - 0065 CIVIL TERM
:
: IN DIVORCE
PLAINTIFF'S AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT
1. A complaint in divorce under Section 3301(c) of the Divorce Code was
filed in this matter on or about January 4, 2002, and served upon defendant on or about
January 10, 2002.
2. The mardage of plaintiff and defendant is irretrievably broken and ninety
days have elapsed from the date of the service of the complaint.
3. I consent to the entry of a final decree in divorce after service of notice of
intention to request entry of the divorce.
I vedfy that the statements made in this affidavit are true and correct. I
understand that false statements herein made are subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.
S. Section 4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
August'~ (, 2002 ~,
J A~,~-S. ALICIE
JAMES S. ALICIB,
Plaintiff
CHRISTA S. ALICIE,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
_,
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: NO. 02 - 0065 CIVIL TERM
:
: IN DIVORCE
WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REQUEST
ENTRY OF A DIVORCE DECREE
UNDER SECTION 3301 ICI 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 dghts conceming 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. I
understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S.
Section 4904 relating to unswom falsification to authorities.
August ~t,2002 ~~
,~[MES S. ALIClE
MARRIAGE SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT made this/~ day of August, 2002, by and between
JAMES S. ALICIE, hereinafter referred to as "HUSBAND") and CHRISTA S. ALICIE
(hereinafter referred to as '~NIFE").
WITNESSETH: WHEREAS, HUSBAND and WIFE were lawfully married on May
29, 2001; and
WHEREAS, diverse, unhappy differences, disputes and difficulties have arisen
between the parties and it is the intention of HUSBAND and WIFE to live separate and
apart for the rest of their natural lives, 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 relating to the ownership and equitable distribution of real and personal
property; the settling of all claims and possible claims by one against the other or
against their respective estates and equitable distribution of property and alimony for
each party.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the promises and 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. The parties intend to maintain separate and permanent domiciles and to
live apart from each other. It is the intention and purpose of this agreement to set forth
the respective rights and duties of the parties while they continue to live apart from each
other.
2. The parties have attempted to divide their matrimonial property in a
manner that conforms to a just and right standard, with due regard to the rights of each
party. It is the intention of the parties that such division shall be final and shall forever
determine their respective rights. The division of existing marital property is not
intended by the parties to constitute in any way a sale or exchange of assets.
3. Further, the parties agree to continue living separately and apart from
each other at any place or places that he or she may select. Neither party shall molest,
harass, annoy, injure, threaten or interfere with the other party in any manner
whatsoever. Each party may carry on and engage in any employment, profession,
business or other activity as he or she may deem advisable for his or her sole use and
benefit. Neither party shall interfere with the uses, ownership, enjoyment or disposition
of any property now owned and not specified herein or property hereafter acquired by
the other.
4. The consideration for this contract and agreement is the mutual benefits to
be obtained by both of the parties hereto and the covenants and agreements of each of
the parties to the other. The adequacy of the consideration for all agreements herein
contained is stipulated, confessed, and admitted by the parties, and the parties intend to
be legally bound hereby.
5. DEBTS: It is further mutually agreed by and between the parties that the
debts be paid as follows:
A. The HUSBAND shall assume all liability for and pay and indemnify
the WIFE against any of his individual debts, the parties joint obligations to
HUSBAND's father, the two AER loans, the parties phone and cable bills as of
December 28, 2001 and the cleaning team bill.
B. The WIFE shall assume all liability for and pay and indemnify the
HUSBAND against any of her individual debts.
C. The parties agree that there are no other joint debts of the parties.
6. Except as herein provided, the parties agree that they have previously
divided their personal property to their mutual satisfaction. No payment shall be made
by either party to the other as a result of the division of property contained herein except
as expressly provided herein. The parties agree that this division is fair and equitable,
and is voluntary and made without duress by or upon either party. The parties further
agree that henceforth, each of the parties shall own, have and enjoy independently of
any claim or right of the other party, all items of personal property of every kind, nature
and description and wherever situated, which are now owned or held by or which may
hereafter belong to the HUSBAND or WIFE, with full power to the HUSBAND or the
WIFE to dispose of same as fully and effectually, in all respects and for all purposes as
if he or she were unmarried. The following division of specific items of personal and
real property will be equitably distributed as follows:
A. PERSONALPROPERTY:
1 .) Motor Vehicles - HUSBAND hereby releases to WIFE the
parties 1993 Pontiac Grand Am;
2.) Bank Accounts - Each party shall retain such individual
checking and savings accounts as they may now or hereafter establish
free of any claim by the other party;
3.) Employee Benefit and Retirement Plans - Each party shall
retain all of their own employee benefit, savings and/or retirement plans'
proceeds free of any claim by the other party;
4.) Other Personal Property. The parties agree that they have
divided all of their remaining personal property, including, but not limited to
furniture, household goods, appliances and personal belongings to their
mutual satisfaction and each release to the other all such personal
property as now divided. In addition, however, HUSBAND shall release to
WIFE the WIFE's wedding band and engagement ring set and
HUSBAND's wedding band within thirty (30) days from the date both
parties have signed this agreement.
7. INCOME TAX RETURNS: All future income tax returns will be filed
separately and the parties will each retain any refund due to them.
8. SUPPORT AND ALIMONY: Both parties hereby waive and forego all
financial and material spousal support from each other and agree not to request or seek
to obtain alimony or spousal support before or after any divorce which may be granted.
9. DIVORCE: The parties both agree to cooperate with each other in
obtaining a final divorce of the marriage. It is agreed that the marriage is irretrievably
broken and that the parties will execute and file the consents and waivers necessary to
obtain the divorce simultaneously with the execution of this agreement.
10. BREACH: In the event of the breach of this agreement by either party,
the nonbreaching party shall have the right to seek monetary damages for such breach,
where such damages are ascertainable, and/or to seek specific performance of the
terms of this agreement, where such damages are not ascertainable. All costs,
expenses and reasonable attorney fees incurred by the successful party in any litigation
to obtain monetary damages and/or specific performance of this agreement shall be
recoverable as part of the judgment entered by the court.
11. 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 further instruments that may be reasonably required to give full force and
effect to the provisions of this agreement.
12. VOLUNTARY EXECUTION: The provisions of this agreement and their
legal effect have been fully explained to the parties and its provisions are fully
understood. Both parties agree that they are executing this agreement freely and
voluntarily. HUSBAND's legal counsel is Harold $. Irwin, II1. WIFE agrees that it has
been suggested to her that she review this agreement with independent legal counsel
and has either done so or voluntarily chosen not to do so.
13. 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.
14. APPLICABLE LAW: This agreement shall be construed under the laws
of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
15. PRIOR AGREEMENTS: It is understood and agreed that any and all
property settlement agreements which may or have been executed or verbally
discussed prior to the date and time of this agreement are null and void and of no effect.
16. WAIVER OF CLAIMS AGAINST THE ESTATES: Except as otherwise
provided herein, 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 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.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have hereunto set their hands and seals
the day and year first above written.
WITNESSES:
J-~E S'-S. ALICIE
CHRISTA S. ALl'CIE ....
(SEAL)
(SEAL)
JAMES S. ALICIE,
Plaintiff
vs.
CHRISTA S. ALICIE,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 02- 65 CIVIL
IN DIVORCE
ORDER OF COURT
2002, the economic claims raised in the proceedings having
been resolved in accordance with a marriage settlement
agreement dated August 18, 2002, 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,
cc:
Ceo
Harold S. Irwin, III
Attorney for Plaintiff ~i~A~ /o.~
Christa S. Alicie
Defendant (~.
HAROLD S. IRWIN, III, ESQ.
ATTORNEY ID NO. 29920
35 EAST HIGH STREET
CARLISLE PA t 7013
(7t?} 243-6090
ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF
JAMES S. ALICIE,
Plaintiff
CHRISTA S. ALICIE,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
:
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: NO. 02 - 0065 CIVIL TERM
:
: IN DIVORCE
PRAECIPE TO TRANSMIT RECORD
TO THEPROTHONOTARY:
Kindly 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 3301(c) of the Divorce Code.
Date and manner of service of the complaint: On or about January 8, 2002, defendant
was served with a certified copy of the divorce complaint. See Affidavit of Service filed on
January 10, 2002.
Complete either paragraph (a) or (b):
(a) Date of execution of consent required by Section 3301(c) of the Divorce Code:
By the plaintiff: ~~Z~"--'~-'L', 2002.
By the defendant: 2002.
(b)(1) Date of execution of the affidavit required by Section 3301(d) of the Divome
Code: N/A.
(b)(2) Date of filing and service of the plaintiffs affidavit upon the defendant: N/A.
4. Related claims pending: None
~11~1~'~002
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: N/A
(b) Date plaintiffs Waiver of Notice in Section 3301(c) Divorce was filed with the
Prothonotary: _~ 24' ,2002.
Date defendant's Waiver of Notice in Section 3301(c) Divorce was filed with the
Prothonotary: ~'~-~ ~.~ ,2002.
MARRIAGE SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT made this/~" day of August, 2002, by and between
JAMES S. ALICIE, hereinafter referred to as "HUSBAND"') and CHRISTA S. ALICIE
(hereinafter referred to as '~NIFE").
WITNESSETH: WHEREAS, HUSBAND and WIFE were lawfully married on May
29, 2001; and
WHEREAS, diverse, unhappy differences, disputes and difficulties have arisen
between the parties and it is the intention of HUSBAND and WIFE to live separate and
apart for the rest of their natural lives, 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 relating to the ownership and equitable distribution of real and personal
property; the settling of all claims and possible claims by ,one against the other or
against their respective estates and equitable distribution of property and alimony for
each party.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the promises and the mutual promises,
covenants and undertakings hereinafter set forth and for other good and valuable
consideration, receipt of which is hereby acknowledged hy each of the parties hereto,
HUSBAND and WIFE, each intending to be legally bound, hereby covenant and agree
as follows:
1. The parties intend to maintain separate and permanent domiciles and to
live apart from each other. It is the intention and purpose of this agreement to set forth
the respective rights and duties of the parties while they continue to live apart from each
other.
2. The parties have attempted to divide their matrimonial property in a
manner that conforms to a just and right standard, with due regard to the rights of each
party. It is the intention of the parties that such division shall be final and shall forever
determine their respective rights. The division of existing marital property is not
intended by the parties to constitute in any way a sale or exchange of assets.
3. Further, the parties agree to continue living separately and apart from
each other at any place or places that he or she may select. Neither party shall molest,
harass, annoy, injure, threaten or interfere with the other party in any manner
whatsoever. Each party may carry on and engage in any employment, profession,
business or other activity as he or she may deem advisable for his or her sole use and
benefit. Neither party shall interfere with the uses, ownership, enjoyment or disposition
of any property now owned and not specified herein or property hereafter acquired by
the other.
4. The consideration for this contract and agreement is the mutual benefits to
be obtained by both of the parties hereto and the covenants and agreements of each of
the parties to the other. The adequacy of the consideration for all agreements herein
contained is stipulated, confessed, and admitted by the parties, and the parties intend to
be legally bound hereby.
5. DEBTS: It is further mutually agreed by and between the parties that the
debts be paid as follows:
A. The HUSBAND shall assume all liability for and pay and indemnify
the WIFE against any of his individual debts, the parties joint obligations to
HUSBAND's father, the two AER loans, the parties phone and cable bills as of
December 28, 2001 and the cleaning team bill.
B. The WIFE shall assume all liability for' and pay and indemnify the
HUSBAND against any of her individual debts.
C. The parties agree that there are no other joint debts of the parties.
6. Except as herein provided, the parties agree that they have previously
divided their personal property to their mutual satisfaction. No payment shall be made
by either party to the other as a result of the division of property contained herein except
as expressly provided herein. The parties agree that this division is fair and equitable,
and is voluntary and made without duress by or upon either party. The parties further
agree that henceforth, each of the parties shall own, have; and enjoy independently of
any claim or right of the other party, all items of personal property of every kind, nature
and description and wherever situated, which are now owned or held by or which may
hereafter belong to the HUSBAND or WIFE, with full power to the HUSBAND or the
WIFE to dispose of same as fully and effectually, in all respects and for all purposes as
if he or she were unmarried. The following division of specific items of personal and
real property will be equitably distributed as follows:
A. PERSONAL PROPERTY:
1 .) Motor Vehicles - HUSBAND hereby releases to WIFE the
parties 1993 Pontiac Grand Am;
2.) Bank Accounts - Each party shall retain such individual
checking and savings accounts as they may now or hereafter establish
free of any claim by the other party;
3.) Employee Benefit and Retirement Plans - Each party shall
retain all of their own employee benefit, savings and/or retirement plans'
proceeds free of any claim by the other party;
4.) Other Personal Property - The parties agree that they have
divided all of their remaining personal property, including, but not limited to
furniture, household goods, appliances and personal belongings to their
mutual satisfaction and each release to the other all such personal
property as now divided. In addition, however, HUSBAND shall release to
WIFE the WIFE's wedding band and engagement ring set and
HUSBAND's wedding band within thirty (30), days from the date both
parties have signed this agreement.
7. INCOME TAX RETURNS: All future income tax returns will be filed
separately and the parties will each retain any refund due to them.
8. SUPPORT AND ALIMONY: Both parties hereby waive and forego all
financial and material spousal support from each other arid agree not to request or seek
to obtain alimony or spousal support before or after any divorce which may be granted.
9. DIVORCE: The parties both agree to cooperate with each other in
obtaining a final divorce of the marriage. It is agreed that the marriage is irretrievably
broken and that the parties will execute and file the consents and waivers necessary to
obtain the divorce simultaneously with the execution of this agreement.
10. BREACH: In the event of the breach of this agreement by either party,
the nonbreaching party shall have the right to seek monetary damages for such breach,
where such damages are ascertainable, and/or to seek specific performance of the
terms of this agreement, where such damages are not ascertainable. All costs,
expenses and reasonable attorney fees incurred by the successful party in any litigation
to obtain monetary damages and/or specific performance of this agreement shall be
recoverable as part of the judgment entered by the court.
11. 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 further instruments that may be reasonably required to give full force and
effect to the provisions of this agreement.
12. VOLUNTARY EXECUTION: The provisions of this agreement and their
legal effect have been fully explained to the parties and ills provisions are fully
understood. Both parties agree that they are executing this agreement freely and
voluntarily. HUSBAND's legal counsel is Harold S. Irwin, II1. WIFE agrees that it has
been suggested to her that she review this agreement with independent legal counsel
and has either done so or voluntarily chosen not to do so.
13. 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.
14. APPLICABLE LAW: This agreement shall be construed under the laws
of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
15. PRIOR AGREEMENTS: It is understood and agreed that any and all
property settlement agreements which may or have been executed or verbally
discussed prior to the date and time of this agreement are null and void and of no effect.
16. WAIVER OF CLAIMS AGAINST THE ESTATES: Except as otherwise
provided herein, each party may dispose of his or her property in any way, and each
party hereby waives and relinquishes any and all fights he or she may now have or
hereafter acquire, under the present or future laws of am.! 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, wiidow's allowance, right to take
in intestacy, right to take against the Will of the other, an,d 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 all such interests, rights and
claims.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have hereunto set their hands and seals
the day and year first above written.
WITNESSES:
(SEAL)
(SEAL)
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Of CUMBERLAND COUNTY
STATE OF ~ PFNNA.
JA~IES_..S_._.A~IClE
Plaintiff
Versus
CHRISTA S. ~LICIE
Defendant
No....02~.Q0.65..
...CI.V. IL~ TERM
DECREE IN
DIVORCE
AND NOW ........... 3~7.. I~.
........... ~ . .2002 it is ordered and
decreed that ............ 4 .~..~.s...s,...~.I¢;I.~ .................... plaintiff,
and . c~zsT~, .s,. ~,Z,z¢~'E ............... defendant,
are divorced from the bonds of matrimony.
The court retains jurisdiction of the following claims which have
been raised of record in this action for which a final order has not yet
been entered;
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