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SAIDIS
SHUFF, FLOWER
& LINDSAY
AITORNEYS-AT-LAW
26 w. High Streef
CarlisJe, PA
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYL VANIA
BARBARA L. BANKERT,
Plaintiff
No. 2004 -?/-IM (Civil Term)
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
v,
RUSSEL P. BANKERT,
Defendant
(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 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 Court House, High and Hanover Street, Carlisle, Pennsylvania.
IF YOU DO NOT FILE A CLAIM FOR ALIMONY, DIVISION OF PROPERTY,
LAWYER'S FEES OR EXPENSES BEFORE A DIVORCE OR ANNULMENT IS
GRANTED, YOU MAY LOSE THE RIGHT TO CLAIM ANY OF THEM, YOU
SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU DO NOT
HAVE A LAWYER OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE
OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP.
Cumberland County Bar Association
32 South Bedford Street
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
(717) 249-3166
SAIDIS, SHUFF, FLOWER & LINDSAY
Date: 1-11'2-104
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By: ~GiJi~y, squire
Supreme Court IV # 87954
26 West High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-6222
Attorneys for Plaintiff
SAlOIS
SHUFF, FLOWER
& LINDSAY
ATIURNEYS-ATeLAW
26 W, High Slreet
Carlisle. PA
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
BARBARA L. BANKERT,
Plaintiff
No. 2004 - j ~I (Civil Term)
v.
CNIL ACTION - LAW
RUSSEL P. BANKERT,
Defendant
(In Divorce)
COMPLAINT UNDER SECTION 3301(c)
OR 3301(d) OF THE DIVORCE CODE
COUNT I - DIVORCE
I. Plaintiff is Barbara 1. Bankert, who currently resides at 20 Brian Drive,
Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania,
2, Defendant is Russell p, Bankert, who currently resides at 12 East Eppley
Drive, Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania,
3. Both Plaintiff and Defendant have been bona fide residents of the
Commonwealth for at least six (6) months immediately previous to the filing of this
Complaint.
4. Plaintiff and Defendant were married on September 7, 1985 in Onondaga
County, New York.
SAIDIS
SHUFF, FLOWER
& LINDSAY
A'ITORNEYSeAT-LAW
26 w. High Street
Carlisle. P A
5,
2001.
6,
parties.
7,
Plaintiff and Defendant have been living separate and apart since July 24,
There have been no prior actions of divorce or for annulment between the
Plaintiff, Barbara L. Bankert, has been advised of the availability of maniage
counseling and Plaintiff understands that she may have the right to request that the Court
require the parties to participate in counseling, Having been so advised Plaintiff does not
desire the Court to order counseling, See Plaintiff s Affidavit attached hereto as Exhibit "A"
and incorporated herein by reference.
8. The maniage is irretrievably broken, The foregoing facts are averred under
Sections 330l(c) or 330l(d) ofthe Divorce Code of 1980, as amended,
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff requests Your Honorable Court enter a Decree in Divorce,
thereby divorcing Plaintiff and Defendant from the bonds of matrimony,
COUNT II - EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTION
9, The allegations in Paragraphs One through Eight, inclusive, are made a part
hereof and incorporated herein by reference,
SAlOIS
SHUFF, FLOWER
& LINDSAY
A'ITORNEYS.AT-LAW
26 W. High Street
Ca:rUsle. PA
10. Plaintiff and Defendant have acquired property, both real and personal, during
their marriage,
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff requests this Honorable Court determine the extent of the
marital assets and liabilities and order an equitable distribution thereof
Respectfully submitted,
SAllIS, SHUFF, FLOWER & LINDSAY
Date: :r{ 112-1 O~
By: ~.~;;-~
Uf~~~?fJc-h Mac1ay,'~~
Supreme Court ill # 87954
26 West High Street
Carlisle, P A 17013
(717) 243-6222
Attorneys for Plaintiff
SAIDIS
SHUFF, FLOWER
& LINDSAY
AtTORNEYS-AT-LAW
26 W. Hjgh Street
Carlisle. P A
AFFIDAVIT
I, Barbara L. Bankert, being duly sworn according to law, depose and say:
(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 by the court,
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.
Dated: '7/Ie;). )04
BJ c1, BenJJ
Barbara L. Bankert, Plaintiff
SAlOIS
SHUFF, FLOWER
& LINDSAY
ATTORNEYS-AT-LAW
26 W. High Street
Carlisle, P A
VERIFICATION
I verifY that the statements made in this Complaint 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. Section 4904, relating to unsworn falsification to
authorities.
Dated: )h~ by
f6cJ-. cd, Ecm1:J
Barabara L. Bankert, Plaintiff
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SAIDIS
SHUFF, FLOWER
& LINDSAY
A1TORNEYS'AT'UW
26 W. High Street
Carlisle. P A
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, F'ENNSYLVANIA
BARBARA L. BANKERT,
Plaintiff
No. 2004 - 3461 (Civil Term)
v.
CNIL ACTION - LAW
RUSSEL P. BANKERT,
Defendant
(In Divorce)
ACCEPTANCE OF SERVICE
I accept service of the Complaint in Divorce on behalf of my client, Russel p,
Bankert, and I further certify that I am authorized to do so.
Dated: 7/21/04
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By:
Keith O. Brenneman, Esquire
SNELBAKER, BRENNEMAN & SPARE, PC
44 West Main Street
P,O, Box 318
Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania 17055
Attorneys for Defendant
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
BARBARA L. BANKERT,
Plaintiff
No. 2004-3461 (Civil Tenn
v,
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
RUSSELL P. BANKERT,
Defendant
(In Divorce)
PROPERTY SETTLEMENT AND SEPARATION AGREEME
THIS AGREEMENT is made this .20 ~day of IIp;(/C_ 2005, BY
and BETWEEN Barbara L. Bankert of 20 Brian Drive, Carlisle, Cumberl
Pennsylvania, hereinafter referred to as Wife,
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Russell P. Bankert of 12 East Eppley Drive, Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pe sylvania,
hereinafter referred to as Husband,
RECITALS
R.I: The parties hereto are Husband and Wife, having been joined in m . age on
September 7, 1985 in Onondaga County, New York; and
R.2: Two (2) children were born of the marriage: William Arthur Bank rt, whose
date of birth is May 15, 1990 and Nicholas Russell, whose date of birth is Sept mber 25,
1992; and
R.3: Differences have arisen between the parties, in consequence of 'ch they
have lived separate and apart since on or about July 24, 2001; and
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R.4: The parties have resolved that it is not possible to continue the marital
relationship between them for reasons known to them, in consequence of wh h they are
living separate and apart; and
R.5: Wife filed a Complaint for Divorce in the Court of Comm n Pleas of
Cumberland County in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, to Docket Number 004-3461,
Civil Term; and
R.6: It is the desire and intention of the parties, after long d careful
consideration, to amicably adjust, compromise and settle all property rights, an all rights
in, to or against the property or estate of the other, including property he etofore or
subsequently acquired by either party, and to settle all disputes existing be een them,
including any claims or rights that they may have under the provisions of the Pe sylvania
Divorce Code, as amended; and
R.7: The parties also desire to settle their issues of counsel fees and co , and the
settling of any and all claims and possible claims against the other or ag . nst their
respective estates; and
R.8: The parties desire to resolve all claims pending between them, inc uding the
settlement of all of their respective property rights and other rights growing 0 t of their
marriage relationship including, but not limited to, all matters between them rela 'ng to the
ownership of real and personal property, claims for spousal support, alimony alimony
pendente lite, counsel fees and costs, and further including the education of their children;
and
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R.9: Husband and Wife declare that each has had a full and fair op ortunity to
obtain independent legal advice of counsel of their selection; that Win has been
independently represented by Lindsay Gingrich Maclay, Esquire of Daley, Zucker &
Gingrich, LLC, and that Husband has been independently represented b Keith 0,
Brenneman, Esquire ofSnelbaker & Brenneman, P,C.; and
R.IO: Both Husband and Wife have each covenant that they have m e full and
complete disclosure to the other of his and her respective property holdings d income;
and
R.ll: Each party has had an opportunity to verifY the financial disclo ure of the
other. Discovery, if any, has been conducted to the satisfaction of each party,
has had the opportunity to investigate further the financial disclosure of the oth r, and has
had access to any desired books and/or records to investigate further. Each p had an
opportunity to do an independent valuation of the assets, liabilities and income
party. To the extent either party decided not to pursue further discovery and in stigation,
he or she did so voluntarily and specifically waives the right to challenge this greement
based on the absence of full and fair disclosure,
NOW THEREFORE, with the aforegoing recitals being hereinafter inco
reference and deemed an essential part hereof and in consideration of the cove ants and
promises hereinafter to be mutually kept and performed by each party, as well a for other
good and valuable consideration, receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, and
intending to be legally bound, hereby agree as follows:
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(I) SEPARATION: It shall be lawful for each party at all ti s hereafter
to live separate and apart from the other party at such place or places as he or s
to time may choose or deem fit, free from any control, restraint or interferen e from the
other. Neither party will molest the other or endeavor to compel the other t
dwell with him or her by any legal or other proceeding, Neither party shall
discredit the other in any way, nor in any way injure his or her reputation; nor s
them act or permit anyone else to act in any way which might tend to create any
or disloyalty or disrespect between the members of the family of either party. ch party
shall be free of the interference, authority or contact by the other as if he or she was single
and unmarried except as maybe necessary to carry out the terms of this Agreeme t.
(2) DIVORCE: The parties acknowledge that the marriage is i
broken and that they will secure a mutual consent no-fault divorce decree in
captioned divorce action, Upon the execution of this agreement, the parties sh I execute
and the Affidavits of Consent and Waiver of Notice Forms necessary to fi alize said
divorce, Said Affidavits and Waivers will be filed contemporaneously with this greement
in the Cumberland County Prothonotary's Office.
If either party fails or refuses to execute and file the foregoing doc ents, said
failure or refusal shall be considered a material breach of this Agreement and s all entitle
the other party at his or her option to terminate this Agreement.
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(3) REAL PROPERTY: It is understood and agreed that the p
joint owners of certain real property located at 12 East Eppley Drive, Carlisle,
County, Pennsylvania 17013 (hereinafter "Former Marital
Contemporaneously with the execution of this Agreement, Wife agrees that as part of this
property settlement, she will convey all of his right, title and interest in and to
Marital Residence to Husband, free of all encumbrances except the outs
mortgage with Astoria Federal Savings, which the Husband agrees to assume
due course, Wife shall, simultaneously with the execution of this Agreement, ecute and
deliver to Husband a special warranty deed conveying Wife's interest in and to
Marital Residence to Husband.
As consideration for the aforesaid conveyance, Husband shall pay to ife Fifty
(50%) Percent of the equity in the marital home at the time of the parties' separ tion. The
parties had the Former Marital Residence appraised by a mutually-chosen ap raiser and
have agreed to use the date of separation value assigned to the Former Marital R sidence in
that appraisal. The Former Marital Residence was appraised at One Hundred Se enty-Five
Thousand ($175,000.00) Dollars as of July 24, 2001. A copy of the Appraisal Summary
from Appraiser Larry E, Foote of Diversified Appraisal Services is attached hereto as
Exhibit "A" and is incorporated herein by reference as if set forth fully herein, e balance
on the parties' joint mortgage obligation as of July 24, 2001 was One Hundred T nty-Five
Thousand Forty-One and 37/100 ($125,041.37). A copy of the October 1,20041 tter from
Astoria Federal Savings is attached hereto as Exhibit "B" and is incorporated erein by
reference as if set forth fully herein. Accordingly, as of the date of the parties's paration,
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the parties had Forty-Nine Thousand Nine Hundred Fifty-Eight and 63/100 ( 49,958,63)
Dollars in equity in the Former Martial Residence, Fifty (50%) Percent ofwhic is Twenty-
Four Thousand Nine Hundred Seventy-Nine and 32/100 ($24,979.32) Do lars. Said
$24,979.32 shall be paid to Wife pursuant to the terms of Paragraph 13 of this A
Husband specifically agrees to hold Wife hannless with regard to
associated with the Former Marital Residence from the date of separatio , forward,
including, but not limited to the mortgage payments, taxes, homeowner's in
repairs. Husband further agrees to refinance the first mortgage on the F 0
Residence into his name within 180 days of execution of this agreement.
(4) DEBT:
A. MARITAL DEBT: Other than those debts enumera d within,
Husband and Wife acknowledge and agree that there no other
outstanding debts and obligations which are marital or fo which the
other might be liable incurred prior to the signing of this A ement.
I. Each of the parties will pay all current bills and utstanding
bills incurred on or before the date of separat on of the
parties, July 24, 2001, to the same extent that he r she has
been paying then in the past and neither party shal incur any
unusual bill which will bind the other party, fe hereby
agrees to return to Husband any and all joint cred t cards or
charge plates that she may have in her posses 'on. The
parties further agree that any debts incurred on said joint
credit cards or charge plates subsequent to th date of
separation, shall be the sole and exclusive respo ibility of
the party who incurred said debts and the debt-inc 'g party
shall save harmless the other party from any obI gation or
institutions of suit thereunder.
B: POST SEPARATION DEBT: Except as otherwi e herein
provided, in the event that either party contracted or inc ed any
debt since the date of separation on July 24, 2001, the arty who
incurred said debt shall be responsible for the payme t thereof
regardless of the name in which the debt may have been inc ed,
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c: FUTURE DEBT: Except as otherwise herei provided,
from the date of this agreement neither party shall cont ct or incur
any debt or liability for which the other party or his or he property or
estate might be responsible and shall indemnifY and sa e the other
party harmless from any and all claims or demands made gainst him
or her by reason of debts or obligations incurred by the 0 er party,
(5)
MOTOR VEHICLES:
The parties acknowledge that they ointly hold
title to a 2000 Lincoln LS, which vehicle is currently in Wife's possession, Hus and hereby
relinquishes any right, title or interest he may have in and to the 2000 Linco LS. Wife
shall continue to maintain separate insurance on the 2000 Lincoln LS and shall hold
harmless and indemnifY Husband from any loss thereon. Husband hereby agree to assume
full responsibility for and pay in due course the outstanding joint loan on the 2
LS, which, the parties believe is scheduled to be paid in full in April of 200. Within
twenty (20) days of receipt of the title on the 2000 Lincoln, the parties shall exec te any and
all documents necessary to have the 2000 Lincoln LS properly registered soleI in Wife's
The parties further acknowledge that they jointly hold title to a 1997 rd F -150
name with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation.
Pick-Up, which vehicle is currently in Husband's possession. Wife hereby relinq ishes any
right, title or interest she may have in and to the 1997 Ford F-150 Pick-Up Truck. Husband
shall continue to maintain separate insurance on and assume full responsibilit for any
encumbrance on the 1997 Ford F-150 Pick-Up Truck, and shall hold h
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indemnifY Wife from any loss thereon, Within twenty (20) days of the executi n of this
Agreement, the parties hereby agrees to execute any and all documents needed t
1997 Ford F-150 properly registered solely in Husband's name with the Pe
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Department of Transportation. To the extent that there is any existing obligatio associated
with the 1997 Ford F-150, Husband shall, within 180 days of the execu 'on of this
Agreement, take any and all steps necessary to remove Wife from any e cumbrance
associated with the Ford F-150 Pick-Up Truck. Wife hereby agrees, within ten 10) days of
a request by Husband to do so, that she shall sign any and all documents n cessary to
remove her name from any encumbrance associated with the 1997 Ford F-150.
The parties further acknowledge that at the time of preparation of this greement,
Husband, individually, held title to a 2000 Harley Davidson Fat-Boy, which ehic1e has
now been sold, Wife hereby relinquishes any right, title or interest she may have had in and
to the 2000 Harley Davidson Fat-Boy. If there was any encumbrance on the 2 00 Harley
Davidson Fat-Boy which was not paid in full as a result of the sale of this asse , Husband
shall and assume full responsibility for any remaining encumbrance on the 2
Davidson Fat-Boy, and shall hold hannless and indemnifY Wife from any loss reon, To
the extent that there is any existing joint obligation associated with the 20 0 Harley
Davidson Fat-Boy, Husband shall, within 180 days of the execution of this Agree ent, take
any and all steps necessary to remove Wife from any encumbrance associated wi
Harley Davidson Fat-Boy, Wife hereby agrees, within ten (10) days of a r quest by
Husband to do so, that she shall sign any and all documents necessary to remove her name
from any encumbrance associated with the 2000 Harley Davidson Fat-Boy,
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(6) CELLULAR TELEPHONE: Husband has provided to
use and at no charge to her, a cellular telephone under Husband's family plan. is plan is
slated to terminate in October of 2006. So long as Wife's usage of the cellul telephone
remains at or around the same level as it is currently, Husband agrees to continu
Wife with the cellular telephone at no charge to her \Ultil the expiration of the t
October of 2006, In the event that Wife's usage of the cellular telephon becomes
excessive, Husband agrees to advise Wife of same, thereby giving her the optio
difference between the bill based upon her old usage and the bill after excessiv
the event that Wife elects not to pay the difference in the bills, Husband sh I have the
option to terminate Wife's cellular plan and Wife shall, within ten (10) days ofa equest by
Husband to do so, return the cellular telephone to Husband.
(7) TANGIBLE PERSONAL PROPERTY: The parties hereto mutually
agree that they have effected a satisfactory division of the furniture, household 'shings,
appliances, tools and other household personal property between them, and the
agree that each party shall from and after the date hereof be the sole and separat
all such property presently in his or her possession whether said property was eretofore
owned jointly or individually by the parties hereto. This Agreement shall have th effect of
an assignment or bill of sale from each party to the other for such property as ma be in the
individual possession of the parties hereto.
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(8) INTANGIBLE PERSONAL PROPERTY: Except as otherwise
provided herein, each party hereto hereby relinquishes any right, title or inte t he or she
may have in or to any intangible personal property currently titled in the name of or in the
possession of the other party, including, but not limited to, stocks, bonds, ins ce, bank
accomrts, individual retirement accounts, employment benefits, including retirement
accounts, savings plans, pension plans, stock plans, 40 I K plans, and the like,
The parties acknowledge that Husband is a participant in a 40lK stemmi g from his
employment with Corning Oak Industries presently held by American Express, hich 40lK
was formerly held by Fidelity Investments (hereinafter "Corning Retirement"), he parties
further acknowledge that Husband's retirement account had a value of On Hundred
Nineteen Thousand Three Hundred Sixteen and 68/100 ($119,316,68) Dollars of March
31,2002. A copy of the redacted March 31,2002 Retirement Savings Stateme tJAccount
Summary (hereinafter "Account Summary") from Fidelity Investments is attache hereto as
Exhibit "C" and is incorporated herein by reference as if set forth fully her in. Also
reflected on this Account Summary is a loan against Husband's Corning Retire
amount of Thirty Thousand ($30,000.00) Dollars, which money the parties had to pay
joint marital debts, See Exhibit "C". For purposes of this Agreement, Wife has agreed to
use a Corning Retirement account balance of One Hundred Seven Thousand F 0
25/100 ($107,045,75) Dollars (hereinafter referred to as the "Agreed Upo
Retirement Account Balance"), thereby taking into consideration Husband's p yment of
half of the Thirty Thousand ($30,000.00) Dollar loan.
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Wife acknowledges that she has been informed of his right to obtain an ndependent
appraisal and/or valuation of Husband's 40lK and any marital interest sh may have
therein, and, notwithstanding same and except as otherwise as herein provided,
forever waives and relinquishes any right, title interest or claim she might oth 'se have in
and to Husband's aforesaid Corning Retirement. The parties agree that
Relations Order shall be entered by the Court of Common Pleas of Cumberl
Pennsylvania, and provided to the Plan Administrator to provide for a total dis ribution to
Wife of Sixty (60%) Percent of the Agreed Upon Corning Retirement Account alance or
Sixty-Four Thousand Two Hundred Twenty-Seven and 15/100 ($64,227.15) D lIars, The
total distribution to Wife under this Paragraph must total $64,227.15; howeve , Husband
may elect to provide Wife with some portion of this amount in a cash pa ent. The
distribution to Wife of this payment shall be pursuant to the terms of Paragrap 13 of this
Agreement.
The parties acknowledge that Husband, through his employment with C ming, has
received stock options (hereinafter "Corning Stock"), The parties have agree that the
value of the vested, marital portion of those stocks as of the date of the parties' eparation
was Nine Thousand Nine Hundred Thirty-Eight and 24/100 ($9,938,24) Dollars, Except as
otherwise as herein provided, Wife hereby forever waives and relinquishes any 'ght, title
interest or claim she might otherwise have in and to Husband's aforesaid Comi g Stock,
Wife shall receive Fifty (50%) Percent of the value of the marital portion of usband's
Coming Stock or Four Thousand Nine Hundred Sixty-Nine and 12/100 ($4,969.12 Dollars,
The total distribution to Wife under this Paragraph must total $4,969,12; however, Husband
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may elect to provide Wife with some portion of this amount in a cash payment, and the rest
of the payment can come from Husband's Corning Retirement in the form 0 a Domestic
Relations Order. The distribution to Wife of this payment shall be pursuant to e terms of
Paragraph 13 of this Agreement,
(9) AFTER-ACQUIRED PROPERTY:
shall
hereafter own and eIlioy, independently of any claim or right of the other, I items of
property, be they real, personal or mixed, tangible or intangible, which are acq
or her after execution of this Agreement, with full power in him or her to di se of the
same as fully and effectively, in all respects and for all purposes, as though he r she were
unmarried.
Specifically, Husband acknowledges that Wife, through her employmen with Holy
Spirit Hospital, began contributing to a retirement plan after the parties separation.
Husband hereby forever waives and relinquishes any right, title interest or clai he might
otherwise have in and to Wife's aforesaid retirement account with Holy Spirit H spital,
(I 0) WAIVER of ALIMONY: The parties acknowledge that each as income
and assets satisfactory to meet his and her own reasonable needs. Each party
claim he or she may have, one against the other, for alimony, spousal support r alimony
pendente lite.
(II) DIVISION OF BANK ACCOUNTS: The parties ackno
all joint bank accounts have been closed or divided to their mutual satisfaction . or to the
execution of this Agreement,
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(12) TAX MA TIERS: The parties have negotiated this Agreem nt with the
understanding and intention to divide their mutual property, The parties have determined
that such division conforms to a right and just standard with regard to the ri ts of each
party. The division of existing marital property is not, except as may b otherwise
expressly provided herein, intended by the parties to constitute in any wa a sale or
exchange of assets. It is understood that the property transfers described in this greement
fall within the provisions of Section 1041 of the Internal Revenue Code, and such will
not result in the recognition of any gain or loss upon the transfer by the transfero
(13) DISTRIBUTION TO WIFE: Under the terms of this greement,
Wife is to receive Twenty-Four Thousand Nine Hundred Seventy-Nine
($24,979.32) Dollars for her interest in and to the Former Marital Residence, A ditionally,
Wife is to receive Sixty-Four Thousand Two Hundred Twenty-Seven
($64,227.15) Dollars for her interest in and to Husband's Corning Retirement and Four
Thousand Nine Hundred Sixty-Nine and 12/100 ($4,969.12) Dollars for her inte est in and
to Husband's Corning Stock. Therefore, the total distribution to be made direct y to Wife
under the terms of this Agreement is Ninety-Four Thousand One Hundred Seven
59/100 ($94,175,59) Dollars. The parties agree that at the execution of this
Wife shall receive Ten Thousand ($10,000,00) Dollars in cash or certified ch ck. The
parties further agree that within sixty (60) days of Husband refinancing the Form r Marital
Residence, Wife shall receive an additional Ten Thousand ($10,000,00) Dollars cash or
certified check from the refinance of the Former Marital Residence, Finally, the alance of
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Seventy-Four Thousand One Hundred Seventy-Five and 59/100 ($74,175,59) ollars shall
be rolled over to Wife from Husband's Corning Retirement via a Domestic Rela 'ons Order,
Said Domestic Relations Order shall be prepared and executed as soon as adm nistratively
feasible after the signing of this Agreement; however, said amount shall be s egated to
the AET Money Market Fund II account within Husband's American Ex ress 40lK
account for Wife as of the date of execution of this Agreement and Wife shall entitled to
all gains and losses therefrom from the time of the execution of this Agreemen until such
time as the account is segregated into Wife's name.
(14) DEPENDENCY EXEMPTIONS: At the time of executi
of this
Agreement, the parties hereto operate under a shared physical custody sched
long as the parties operate under this shared physical custody schedule, the p
agree that Husband shall claim William and Wife shall claim Nicholas as a de endent for
income tax purposes, In the event that the parties would alter, by court order or therwise,
this shared physical custody schedule, the parties agree that whoever has prim physical
custody of the child/ren shall claim that/those child/ren as dependents for i come tax
purposes,
(15) ATTORNEY'S FEES:
Except as otherwise provided herei each of
the parties waives the right to receive a payment for counsel fees form the other and each
shall be responsible for his or her own counsel fees, costs and expenses, if su h fees or
expenses are incurred.
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(16) ADVICE of COUNSEL: The parties hereto acknowledge
that each has had a full and fair opportunity to obtain independent legal advice 0 counsel of
their selection; that Wife has been independently represented by Lindsay Gin
Esquire, of Daley, Zucker & Gingrich, LLC, and that Husband has been in ependently
represented by Keith O. Brenneman, Esquire, ofSnelbaker & Brenneman, P,C, e parties
acknowledge that each provision of this Agreement and its legal effect have been fully
explained to each party by their respective counsel.
Each party acknowledges that they fully understand the facts and have been fully
informed of their legal rights and obligations and each accepts that this agreeme t is, under
the circumstances, fair and equitable, and that it is being entered into freely and oluntarily
after having received such advice and with such knowledge as each has so ght from
counsel, and the execution of this agreement is not the result of any duress or undue
influence, and that it is not the result of any improper or illegal agreement or agre ments,
(17) ADDITIONAL INSTRUMENTS: Except as otherwise herein provided,
each of the parties shall from time to time, at the request of the other, execute, ac owledge
and deliver to the other party, within ten (10) days of any request to do so,
further instruments that may be reasonably required to give full force and efii ct to the
provisions of this Agreement.
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(18) INCOME TAX: The parties hereby acknowledge that pi to file a
joint federal, state, and local income tax return for the tax year of 2004. The pies hereto
agree to equally divide any refund that they receive as a result of this joint fili g for 2004.
In the event that the parties have a tax deficiency as a result of this 2004 oint filing,
Husband agrees that he shall be responsible for said deficiency. The parties he to agree to
file separate returns for all ongoing years, specifically including 2005 and 2006.
(19) BANKRUPTCY: The parties hereby agree that the provisi ns of this
Agreement shall not be dischargeable in Bankruptcy and expressly agree to r affirm any
and all obligations contained herein, In the event a party files such bankruptcy
thereto obtains a discharge of any obligations assumed hereunder, the other p shall have
the right to declare this Agreement to be null and void and to terminate this A eement in
which event the division of the parties' marital assets and all other rights determi ed by this
Agreement, including alimony, shall be subject to court determination the sam as if this
Agreement had never been entered into.
(20) COMPLETE DISCLOSURE: The parties do hereby warrant,
represent, acknowledge and agree that each is fully and completely informed
familiar with, the wealth, real and personal property, estate and assets, earnings
of the other and has made any inquiry he or she desires into the income or estate 0 the other
and received any such information requested, Each has made a full and complete isclosure
to the other of his and her entire assets, liabilities, income and expenses and y further
enumeration or statement thereof in this Agreement is specifically waived.
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(21 ) WAIVER of APPRAISALS:
The parties acknowledge t at they are
aware of their respective rights pursuant to the Pennsylvania Divorce Code to 0 tain formal
valuations or appraisals of the real estate, the personal property, the vehicles, d 401K's
and IRA's, some or all of which were acquired during the marriage and therefo constitute
marital property, However, the parties have determined that they will not ertake the
expense to have these items appraised and/or valuated, and that the division of roperty as
set forth in this agreement, represents a fair and equitable distribution,
(22) RIGHTS and RESPONSffiILITIES: Husband and Wife ackno ledge that
each of them has read and understand his and her rights and responsibilities under this
Agreement and that they have executed this Agreement under no compulsion to 0 so but as
a voluntary act.
(23) FULL SETTLEMENT:
Except as herein otherwise prov ded, each
party hereby absolutely and unconditionally releases and forever discharges the other and
the estate of the other for all purposes from any and all rights and obligations w . ch either
may have, or at any time hereafter have for past, present or future support or m 'ntenance,
alimony pendente lite, alimony, equitable distribution, counsel fees, costs, expe s and any
other right or obligation, economic or otherwise, whether arising out of t e marital
relationship or otherwise, including all rights and benefits under the Pennsylvani Divorce
Code of 1980, its supplements and amendments, as well as under any other law 0
jurisdiction, except and only except all rights, agreements and obligations of
nature arising or which may arise under this Agreement or for the breach of any rovision
thereof. Neither party shall have any obligation to the other not expressly set forth herein.
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Except for any cause of action for divorce which either party may have 0 claim to
have, and except for the obligations of the parties contained in this Agreement
rights as are expressly reserved herein, each party gives to the other by the exec ion of this
Agreement an absolute and unconditional release and discharge from all causes
claims, rights or demands whatsoever, in law or in equity, which either party eve had or
now has against the other.
(24) RELEASE of ALL CLAIMS:
Except as otherwise provi ed herein,
Each party hereby absolutely and unconditionally releases and forever discharg s the other
and his or her heirs, executors, administrations, assigns, property and estate from
rights, claims, demands or obligations arising out of or by virtue of the marital r lationship
of the parties or otherwise, whether now existing or hereafter arising. The ab ve release
shall be effective regardless of whether such claims arise out of any former or
contracts, engagements or liabilities or the other or by way of dower, courtes , widow's
rights, family exemption or similar allowance, or under the intestate laws, or e right to
take against the spouse's will, or the right to treat a lifetime conveyance by th
testamentary, or all other rights of a surviving spouse to participate in a decease spouse's
estate, whether arising under the laws of Pennsylvania, any state, common
territory or the United States, or any other country. It is expressly understood, however,
that neither the provisions of this release nor the subsequent entry of a divorce ecree are
intended to defeat the right of either party to receive any insurance proceeds at th death of
the other of which she or he is the named beneficiary (whether the beneficiary desi ation
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was made prior or subsequent to execution hereof), nor to defeat the right of ei er party to
receive any legacy, bequest or residuary portion of the other's estate under his 0
to act as personal representative or executor if so named by the will of the 0 r, whether
such will was executed prior or subsequent to this Agreement.
(25) SEPARABILITY of PROVISIONS:
The
that the
separate obligations contained in this agreement shall be deemed to be interde ndent. If
any term, condition, clause or provision of this agreement shall be determined b a court of
competent jurisdiction to be invalid or unenforceable, then the parties agr e that the
agreement may be reviewed and renegotiated in order to fulfill as closely as ssible the
purpose of the invalid provision. Notwithstanding any releases contained herein, the parties
intend that they may reinstate previously pleaded economic claims to the exten permitted
by the Divorce Code.
(26) GOVERNING LAW: All matters affecting the interpretat on of this
Agreement and the rights of the parties hereto shall be governed by the la s of the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania,
(27) INCORPORATION into DIVORCE DECREE: The Parties
that
this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect after such time as a final
Divorce may be entered with respect to the parties. Upon entry of the D cree, the
provisions of this Agreement may be incorporated by reference or in substance but they
shall not be deemed merged into such Decree. The Agreement shall survive any such
Decree in Divorce, shall be independent thereof, and the parties intend that all 0 ligations
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contained in this Agreement shall retain their contractual nature in any nforcement
proceedings, whether enforcement is sought in an action on the contact itself t law or in
equity, or in any enforcement action filed to the Divorce Caption,
(28) BREACH: In the event that either party breaches any provi ion of this
Agreement, he or she shall be responsible for any and all costs incurred to nforce the
Agreement, including, but not limited to, court cost and counsel fees of the oth r party. In
the event of breach, the other party shall have the right, at his or her election to sue for
damages for such breach or to seek such other and additional remedies as may available
to him or her.
(29) ENTIRE UNDERSTANDING:
This Agreement constitutes the entire
understanding between the parties and there are no covenants, conditions, repr entations,
or agreements, oral or written, of any nature whatsoever, other than those herein
(30) AGREEMENT BINDING on PARTIES and HEIRS: It is derstood
and agreed that not only the parties hereto, but also their heirs, administrators, ex
assigns, shall be bound by all the terms, conditions and clauses of this Agreement.
(31) DATE OF EXECUTION: The "date of execution" or "executi date" of
this Agreement shall be defmed as the date upon which it is executed by the part es if they
have executed the Agreement on the same date. Otherwise, the "date of exe uti on" or
"execution date" of this Agreement shall be defined as the date of execution by the party
last executing this Agreement,
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(32) PRESERVATION OF RECORDS: Each party will keep and
preserve for a period of four (4) years from the date of their Divorce Decree I financial
records relating to the marital estate, and each party will allow the other p access to
those records in the event of tax audits.
(33) WAIVER OR MODIFICATION TO BE IN WRITING: No
modification or waiver of any of the terms hereof shall be valid unless in writing and signed
by both parties and no waiver or any breach hereof or default hereunder shall b deemed a
waiver of any subsequent default of the same or similar nature.
(34) NO WAIVER OF DEFAULT: This Agreement shall rem m in full
force and effect unless and until terminated under and pursuant to the te
Agreement. The failure of either party to insist upon strict performance of
provisions of this Agreement shall in no way affect the right of such party
enforce the same, nor shall the waiver of any breach of any provision hereof be c nstrued as
a waiver of any subsequent default of the same or similar nature, nor shall the w ver of any
breach of any provision hereof be construed as a waiver of strict performance 0 any other
obligations herein.
(35) MANNER OF GIVING NOTICE: Any notice required by this greement
to be sent to Wife shall be sent by certified mail, return receipt requested, to
Bankert, 20 Brian Drive, Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013, or counsel for Wife, or ch other
address as Wife from time to time may designate in writing.
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Any notice required by this Agreement to be sent to Husband shall be sent by
certified mail, return receipt requested, to Russell p, Bankert, 12 East Ep ley Drive,
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013, or counsel for Husband, or such other address Husband
from time to time may designate in writing,
(36) HEADINGS NOT A PART OF AGREEMENT: Any
headings
preceding the text of the several paragraphs and subparagraphs hereof are inserte solely for
convenience of reference and shall not constitute a part of this Agreement no shall they
affect its meaning, construction or effect.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto, intending to be leg Iy bound
hereby, have hereunto set their hands and seals to this Agreement the day an year first
above written,
WITNESS:
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Attorney for Defendant
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Exhibit "A"
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SUMMARY OF IMPORTANT FACTS AND CONCLUSIONS
LOCATION:
12 East Eppley Drive
Carlisle, Pennsylvania
TAX PARCEL NUMBER:
40-10-0636-165
IMPROVEMENTS:
Two-story detached single-family dwelling.
PROPERTY RIGHTS:
Fee simple interest.
OWNERSHIP HISTORY:
The subject property is owned by Russell P. and B hara
L. Bankert, The property was purchased on Octob r 18,
1993 for a reported consideration of $148,30 and
ownership transferred on deed reference 36-P-558.
SCOPE OF THE ASSIGNMENT: The scope of the assignment included an analysis
subject's area, an inspection of the subject prope , an
estimation of the property's highest and best use,
consideration of all three approaches. to value, an the
application of those relevant to the valuation 0 the
subject.
OBJECTIVE:
To estimate the market value of the subject property a
unencumbered,
EFFECTIVE DATE:
July 24,2001.
HIGHEST AND BEST USE:
Continued use as a single-family residence,
COST APPROACH:
N.A.
SALES APPROACH:
$175,000
INCOME APPROACH:
N,A.
FINAL VALUE CONCLUSION: $175,000
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RUSSELL P BANKERT
BARBARA L BANKERT
12 E EPPLEY DR
CARLISLE. PA 17013
Rc: ~for1gagc Loan#: 4774550
Property:Sanleasabove
To Mr. & Mrs. Banken:
Thc above mortgage with Astoria Federal Savings and Loan balance as of July 24, 200 I
was 5125,041.37, The balance as OfOclober l, 2004 is SI 15.986.58.
If we can be of further assistance. please feel free to contact any of our Customer Servicc
Representatives aI1-800- 421-9756 or 1-516-535-8700.
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Section 401k Savings Plan
Retirement l'iavings Stalement
RUSSELL BANKERT
12 EAST EPPLEY DRIVE
CARLISLE, PA 17013-0000
'lit Customer SelVice: (800) 421-3844
Fidelity Investments Institutional services Co.
82 Devonshire Street
Boston, MA 02109
Your Account Summary
Statement Pertod: 11112002 to 3131/2002
Beginning Balance
Your Contributions
Employer Contributions
Loan
Change In Market Value
$119,316,68
$1,250.46
$1,271.30
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$206,81
Ending Balance
$92,045,25
Addilionallnformation
Vested Balance $92,045.25
Outstanding Loan Balance $30,000,00
Dividend & Interest $191.79
Loans are an asset of your account but are not included in your ending balance or reflected in your ~sset allocation.
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Rate'of'R.turn
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Your Personal Rate of Return is calculated with a time-weighted formula, widely used by financial analysts to calculate
investment earnings. It reflects the results of your investment selections as well as any activity in the plan account(s) shown.
There are other Personal Rate of Return formulas used that may yield different results. Remember that past performance is no
guarantee of future results.
Your Asset Allocation
Statement Period: 1/1/2002 to 3/3112002
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BARBARA L. BANKERT,
Plaintiff
No, 2004-3461 (Civil Term)
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RUSSELL P. BANKERT,
Defendant
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AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT
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July 16,2004.
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days have elapsed from the date of filing and service of the Complaint.
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Intention to Request Entry of a Divorce Decree,
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knowledge, information, and belief. I understand that false statements herein are m e
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authorities. PS',/II, /J
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RUSSELL P. BANKERT,
Defendant
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AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT
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July 16,2004,
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days have elapsed from the date of filing and service of the Complaint.
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Intention to Request Entry of a Divorce Decree.
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knowledge, information, and belief, I understand that false statements herein are m e
subject to the penalties of 18 Pa, C.S" Section 4904 relating to unsworn falsification
authorities,
Date: ~J~;/05
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BARBARA L. BANKERT,
Plaintiff
No. 2004-3461 (Civil Tenn)
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CIVIL ACTION - LAW
RUSSELL P. BANKERT,
Defendant
(In Divorce)
WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REQUEST ENTRY
OF A DIVORCE DECREE UNDER !i3301(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 prope ,
lawyer's fees or expenses if! 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
Court and I further understand that a copy of the Decree will be sent to
immediately after it is filed with the Prothonotary,
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knowledge, infonnation, and belief, I understand that false statements herein are ma e
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BARBARA L. BANKERT,
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No, 2004.3461 (Civil Term)
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CIVIL ACTION - LAW
RUSSELL P. BANKERT,
Defendant
(In Divorce)
WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REOUEST ENTRY
OF A DIVORCE DECREE UNDER li3301(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 prope
lawyer's fees or expenses ifI 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
Court and I further understand that a copy of the Decree will be sent to
immediately after it is filed with the Prothonotary,
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knowledge, information, and belief, I understand that false statements herein are m e
subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. ~4904, relating to unsworn falsification to
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BARBARA L. BANKERT,
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PEAS OF
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: NO. 2004-3461 CIVIL TERM
RUSSELL P. BANKERT,
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE
PRAECIPE TO TRANSMIT RECORD
TO: Prothonotary of Cumberland County:
Please transmit the record, together with the following information, to the ourt for entry
of a divorce decree:
1, Ground for divorce: irretrievable breakdown under Section 3301 ( c) of e Divorce
Code.
2, Date and manner of service of Complaint: Acceptance of Service by De endant's
counsel filed on July 22, 2005,
3, Date of execution ofthe Affidavit of Consent required by Section 3301( ) of the
Divorce Code: by the Plaintiff: April 21,2005; by the Defendant: April 28, 2005,
4, Date of execution of Waiver of Notice in Section 3301(c) Divorce: by t e Plaintiff:
April 21, 2005; by the Defendant: April 28, 2005.
5. Related pending claims: None.
SNELBAKER & BRENNEMAN, P.
Date: April 28, 2005
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DECREED THAT
RUSSELL P. BANKERT
, DEFENDANT,
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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 HilS NOT
YET BEEN ENTERED;
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BARBARA L. BANKERT,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v,
NO. 2004-3461 CIVIL TERM
RUSSELL P. BANKERT,
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE
MOTION TO APPROVE QUALIFIED DOMESTIC RELA nONS ORDER
Defendant Russell p, Bankert, by his attorneys, Snelbaker & Brenneman, p, C" submits
this Motion to Approve Qualified Domestic Relations Order and in support thereof states the
following:
1. The parties to this divorce action were divorced by Decree In Divorce dated May 3,
2005.
2, On April 28, 2005 the parties entered into a Property Settlement and Separation
Agreement, a true and correct of which was filed in this action on April 28, 2005.
3. Pursuant to the Property Settlement and Separation Agreement, Plaintiff is to receive a
portion of Defendant's retirement benefit pursuant to a Qualified Domestic Relations Order.
4. A Qualified Domestic Relations Order has been approved by the administration center
responsible lor the administration of Defendant's retirement savings plan,
5, The parties desire that a Qualified Domestic Relations Order consistent with the
parties' Property Settlement and Separation Agreement be issued by this Court,
6, Plaintiffs counsel, Lindsay Gingrich McClay, Esquire consents to this Motion being
filed with this Court.
LAW OFFICES
SNELBAKER &
BRENNEMAN, P .C.
LAW OFFICES
SNELBAKER &
BRENNEMAN, P.C,
WHEREFORE, Defendant requests this Court to enter the Qualified Domestic Relations
Order attached to this Motion.
Date: July 27,2005
SNELBAKER & BRENNEMAN, P. C.
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BY:
Keith 0, Brenneman, Esquire
44 W, Main Street
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
(717) 697-8528
Defendant Russell P. Bankert
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5NELBAKER &
BRENNEMAN, P .C.
VERIFICATION
I verify that the statements made in the foregoing Motion 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,
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Keith 0, Brenneman, Esquire
Date: July 27, 2005
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, KEITH 0, BRENNEMAN, ESQUIRE, hereby certify that I have, on the below date,
caused a true and correct copy of the foregoing Motion to be served upon the person and in the
manner indicated below:
FIRST CLASS MAIL. POSTAGE PREPAID. ADDRESSED AS FOLLOWS:
Lindsay Gingrich Maclay, Esquire
Daley, Zucker & Gingrich, LLC
1029 Scenery Drive
Harrisburg, P A 171 09
SNELBAKER & BRENNEMAN. P.e.
By:
Keith 0, Brenneman, Esquire
44 W. Main Street
p, 0, Box 318
Mechanicsburg, P A 17055
(717) 697-8528
Attorneys for Defendant Russell p, Bankert
ate: July 27, 2005
LAW OFFICES
SNELBAKER &
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BARBARA L. BANKERT,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v,
: NO, 2004.-3461 CIVIL TERM
RUSSELL p, BANKERT,
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE
RECEIVED JUL 282005
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OUALIFIED DOMESTIC RELATIONS ORDER
AND NOW, this I sf- day of ~gJ--, 2005, based upon the Property
Settlement and Separation Agreement between the parties dated the 28th day of April, 2005, we
hereby find as follows:
A. The parties hereto were formerly husband and wife and were divorced by a final
decree in divorce entered by this Court in the above-captioned action on the 3rd day of
May, 2005,
B. Among the marital assets owned by the parties was the Defendant's interest in a
40 I (K) plan known as the Dover Corp, Retirement Savings Plan held by American Express
through his employer, Corning Oak Industries (hereinafter the "Plan"),
C, The Defendant, Russell P. Bankert, was, during the parties' marriage, a participant in
said Plan and accrued certain rights and benefits in the Plan, Defendant Russell p, Bankert is
hereinafter referred to as "Participant".
D, The parties' Property Settlement and Separation Agreement (the "Agreement") dated
he 28th day of April, 2005, provided, inter alia, for a division of Defendant's retirement account
'n the Plan and a transfer of an interest therein to a qualifif:d account established by Plaintiff,
E. Pursuant to the Agreement, Plaintiff Barbara L. Bankert is to be an Alternate Payee of
LAW OFFICES
SNELBAKER &
BRENNEMAN, P.C.
portion of Participant's account in the Section 401(k) Plan,
F, The parties require a Qualified Domestic Relations Order to implement properly the
terms of the Agreement with respect to the division of Defendant's interest in the Plan,
G, The Plan administrator is the Pension Committee of Dover Corporation (the "Plan
Administrator"),
H, The pertinent information relevant to the Participant is;
Name:
Current Address:
Social Security No,:
Date of Birth:
Russell p, Bankert
12 East Eppley Drive, Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
220-90-0678
August 8, 1962
1. The pertinent information relevant to the Alternate Payee is:
Name: Barbara 1. Bankert
Current Mailing Address: 20 Brian Drive, Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
Social Security No,: 064-64-7953
Date of Birth: November 2, 1962
NOW THEREFORE, based upon the above findings, the parties' Agreement and the
Domestic Relations Law of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and to implement the terms and
provisions of the Agreement, it is hereby ORDERED, DECREED and DIRECTED as follows:
1, As soon as administratively possible after the date of this Order, the Plan
Administrator shall transfer from within Participant's 401(K) retirement plan account 100% of
he Income Fund by way of one (l) transfer to Alternate Payee, said sum to be subject to
arnings and losses subsequent to the date of transfer, and with said sum to be free of any
utstanding loans, with any such loan or loans to be or remain attached to Participant's Plan
enefits,
The sum identified above, when transferred into th,e account in Alternate Payee's name
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SNELBAKER &
BRENNEMAN, P .C.
shall be the sole and separate property of Alternate Payee, free of any claim by Participant and
the sums remaining in Participant's 401(k) retirement pl!m account upon the transfer shall be and
remain the sole and separate property of Participant, free' of any claim by Alternate Payee.
2, Upon the death of the Alternate Payee prior to the receipt of distribution to the
Alternate Payee, such benefits shall be distributed to the Alternate Payee's beneficiary on record
or. if none, to the estate of the Alternate Payee,
In the event of the death ofthe Participant after qualification, but prior to the receipt of a
distribution to the Alternate Payee, the Alternate Payee shall be entitled to the benefits assigned
hereunder.
3, The Participant shall cause a copy ofthis Ord'er to be served on the Plan
Administrator(s). This Order shall remain in effect until a further order of this Court, Nothing
contained in this Order shall be construed to require the Plan or Plan Administrator:
(a) To provide to the Alternate Payee any type or form of benefit not otherwise
available to the Participant under the Plan;
(b) To provide to the Alternate Payee increased benefits not available to the
Participant; or
(c) To pay any benefits to the Alternate Payee that are required to be paid to
another Alternate Payee under another order determined by the Plan Administrator
to be a QDRO before this Order is determined by the Plan Administrator to be
a QDRO,
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SNELBAKER &
BRENNEMAN, P,C.
LAW OFFICES
SNELBAKER &
~RENNEMAN, P.C.
4, This Order is intended to be a Qualified Domestic Relations Order under the Internal
Revenue Code and the regulations promulgated pursuant thereto and shall be treated as such,
5, This Court shall retain jurisdiction of this matter for purposes of amending, modifying
or enforcing this Order or any subsequent amendment tht~reto,
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