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DONALD R WINTER,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
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NO. D4 -.39/.$
BEVERLY J. WINTER,
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE
NOTICE TO DEFEND AND CLAIM RIGHTS
You have been sued in Court. If you wish to defend against the claims set forth in the
following pages, you must take prompt action. You are warned that if you fail to do so, the case
may proceed without you and a decree of divorce or annulment may be entered against you by the
court. Ajudgment 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 grolDld for the divorce is indignities or irretrievable breakdown of the marriage,
you may request marriage counseling. A list of marriage cOlDlselors is available in the Office of
the Prothonotary at Cumberland COlDlty 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 RIGill TO CLAIM ANY OF THEM. YOU SHOULD
TAKE TIllS 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.
Court Administrator
4th Floor, Cumberlaud COlDlty Courthouse
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
(717) 240-6200
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S en Howell, Es e
19 Bridge Street
New Cumberland, PA 17070
(717) 770-1277
Supreme Court J.D. 62063
ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF
BY:
DONALD R. WINTER,
Plaintiff
v.
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
NO. D4-39/5 C.;c.>lC-r~
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE
BEVERLY J. WINTER,
Defendant
COMPLAINT IN DIVORCE
COUNT I
1. Plaintiffis DONALD R. WINTER, an adult individual currently residing at 142 L
15th Street, New Cumberland, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17070.
2. Defendant is BEVERLY J. WINTER, an adult individual currently residing at
80916th Street, New Cumberland, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17070.
3. Plaintiff and Defendant are bona fide residents of the Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania and have been so for at least six (6) months immediately previous to the filing of this
Complaint.
4. Plaintiff and Defendant were manied June 17, 2000 in Cumberland County,
Pennsylvania.
5. There have been no prior actions for divorce or annulment between the parties.
6. Plaintiff has been advised of the availability of counseling and the right to request
that the Court require the parties to participate in counseling. Knowing this, Plaintiff does not
desire that the Court require the parties to participate in counseling.
7. Plaintiff and Defendant are citizens of the United States of America.
8. The parties' maniage is irretrievably broken.
9. Neither the Plaintiff nor the Defendant are members of the Uuited States Armed
Forces,
10. Plaintiff desires a divorce based upon (a) the belief that Defendant will ninety (90)
days from the date of the filing of this Complaint consent to this divorce in accordance with Pa.
C.SA ~ 3301(c); or in the alternative, (b) the fact that Defendant has offered such indignities to
the person of the Plaintiff; the innocent and injured spouse, as to render her condition intolerable
and life burdensome and this action is not collusive.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff requests your Honorable Court to enter a Decree in Divorce
between Plaintiff and Defendant.
COUNT II: EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTION
11. Paragraphs 1-10 are incOIJlorated herein by reference as if set forth in their full
text.
12. Plaintiff and Defendant own certain benefits and retirement plans available
through their past and present employment which are subject to equitable distribution.
13. Plaintiff and Defendant are joint owners of various items of personal property,
furniture, and household furnishings acquired during their marriage which are subject to equitable
distribution.
14. Plaintiff and Defendant have incurred various debts and obligations during their
maniage which are subject to equitable distnlJUtion.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff requests your Honorable Court to enter a decree equitably
dividing the parties' real and personal property and equitably apportioning the parties' debts and
obligations incurred by them
Respectfully submitted,
BY:
even Howell, Esquire
619 Bridge Street
New Cumberland, PA 17070
(717) 770-1277
Supreme Court lD. 62063
VERIF1CATION
I verilY that the statements made in the foregoing document (Divorce Complaint Endorsed
with a Notice to Defend) 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.A.
g4904, relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
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CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
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NO. 04 - 3915 CIVIL TERM
BEVERLY J. WINTER,
DEFENDANT
CIVIL ACTION - LAW (DIVORCE)
ACCEPTANCE OF SERVICE BY DEFENDANT'S COUNSEL
I, PHILIP H. SPARE, ESQUIRE, hereby accept servicle ofthe Complaint in Divorce
endorsed with a Notice to Defend and Claim Rights on AUGUST -13-, 2004 on behalf of
BEVERLY J. WINTER, and certify that I am authorized to do so.
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BEVERL Y J. WINTER,
DEFENDANT
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PLAINTIFF'S AFFIDA VIT OF CONSENT
TO A SECTION 3301(C) DIVORCE
1. A complaint in divorce under Section 3301(c) of the Divorce Code was filed on
August 9, 2004.
2. The marriage of the 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.
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DONALD R. WINTER,
PLAINTIFF
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
V.
NO. 04 - 3915 CIVIL TERM
BEVERL Y J. WINTER,
DEFENDANT
CIVIL ACTION - LA W (DIVORCE)
PLAINTIFF'S WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REQUEST
ENTRY OF A DIVORCE DECREE UNDER ~3301(c) OF THE DIVORCE
CODE
1. I consent to the entry of a final decree of divorce without notice.
2. I understand that I may lose rights concerning alimony, division of property,
lawyer's fees or expenses if I do not claim them before a Divorce is granted.
3. I understand that I will not be divorced until a Divorce Decree is entered by the
Court and that a copy of the Decree will be sent to me immediately after it is filed with the
Prothonotary .
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I verify that the statements made in this Affidavit of Consent are true and correct. I
understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S.A. S4904,
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PROPERTY SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT, made this 11-,...1 day of AJ(fU$I ,2004, by and
between BEVERLY J. WINTER of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania (hereinafter referred to
as "WIFE") and DONALD R. WINTER of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania (hereinafter
referred to as "HUSBAND") :
WITNESSETH:
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WHEREAS. the parties were married on June 17, 2000 in Cumberland County,
Pennsylvania and;
WHEREAS, diverse, unhappy differences, disputes and difficulties have arisen
between the parties and it is the intention of WIFE and HUSBAND to live separate and apart, and
the parties here to are desirous of settling fully and finally their respective financial and property
rights and obligations as between each other, including, without limitations by specification: the
settling of all matters between them relating to the ownership and equitable distribution of real
and personal property; settling of all matters between them relating to the past, present and future
child support. alimony and/or maintenance of WIFE by HUSBAND or of HUSBAND by WIFE;
and in general, the settling of any and all claims and possible claims by one against the other or
against their respective estates.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises, covenants an,d
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 agrees as follows:
1.
SEPARATION:
HUSBAND and WIFE shall at all times hereafter have the
right to live separate and apart from each other and to reside from time to time at such place or
places as they shall respectively deem fit, free from any control, restraints or interference
whatsoever by the other. Neither party shall molest the other or endeavor to compel the oth,er to
cohabitate or dwell with him or her by any legal or other proceedings. The foregoing provisions
shall not be taken to be an admission on the part of either HUSBAND or WIFE of the lawfulness
or unlawfulness of the causes leading to their living apart.
2. INTERFERENCE: Each party shall be free from interference, authority, and
contact by the other, as fully as ifhe 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.
3.
AGREEMENT NOT A BAR TO DIVORCE PROCEEDINGS:
This
Agreement shall not be considered to affect or bar the right of HUSBAND or WIFE to a limited
or absolute divorce on lawful grounds as such grounds now exist or shall hereafter exist or to
such 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 differences which have
occurred prior to or which may occur subsequent to the date hereof
4. SUBSEQUENT DIVORCE : The parties hereby acknowledge that
HUSBAND has filed a Complaint in Divorce in Cumberland County to Docket Number 0'1 ~ '39, L.5
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Civil Term claiming inter alia, that the marriage is irretrievably broken under Section 3301 (c) of
the Pennsylvania Divorce Code. HUSBAND and WIFE hereby express their agreement that the
marriage is irretrievably broken and express their intent to execute any and all Affidavits of
Consent or other documents necessary for the parties to obtain an absolute divorce pursuant to
Section 3301 (c) of the Divorce Code. The parties hereby waive all rights to request court
ordered counseling under the Divorce Code. It is further specifically understood and agreed by
the parties that the provisions of this Agreement as to equitable distribution of property and debts
of the parties, alimony pendente lite and alimony, spousal support, counsel fees and expenses and
child support, if applicable, are accepted by each party as a final settlement for all purposes
whatsoever, as contemplated by the Pennsylvania Divorce Code.
Should a decree, judgment or order of divorce be obtained by either of the parties in this
or any other state, country or jurisdiction, each of the parties hereby consents and agrees that this
Agreement and all of its covenants shall not be affected in any way by such separation or divorce;
and that nothing in such decree, judgment. order or further modification or revision thereof shall
alter, amend or vary any terms of this Agreement, whether or not either or both of the parties
shall remarry. It is the specific intent of the parties to permit this Agreement to survive any
judgment and be forever binding and conclusive upon the parties.
WIFE was served with the Divorce Complaint and Notice to Defend and Claim Rights on
AVGVST , J3.., 2004 by Acknowledgement of Service executed by WIFE andJor her
counsel of record.
5. ENFORCEMENT: The parties acknowledge that this Agreement may
be enforced to the same extent as though it had been an Order of the Court, and the parties hereby
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expressly invoke and acknowledge the applicability of Section 3105 of Title 23 (Pennsylvania
Divorce Code) in furtherance hereof
6.
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.
7. DISTRIBUTION DATE: The transfer of property, funds and/or documents
provided for herein, shall only take place on the "distribution" date which shall be defined as the
date of execution of this Agreement unless otherwise specified herein.
8. 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 legal or equitable rights, title
and interest, or claims in or against the property (including income and gain from property
hereafter accruing) of the other or against the estate of such other, of whatever nature and
wheresoever 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 thereof; 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
allowances. or under the intestate laws, or the right to take against the spouse's will; or the right
to treat a lifetime conveyance by the other as a testamentary, or all rights of a surviving spouse to
participate in a deceased spouse's estate, whether arising under the laws of (a) Pennsylvania, (b)
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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 hereafter shall have for past, present or future support or
maintenance, alimony, alimony pendente lite, counsel fees, spousal support, property division,
costs or expenses, whether arising as a result of 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 only 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 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. spousal support
or other claims pursuant to the Pennsylvania Divorce Code or the divorce laws for any other
jurisdiction.
9. ADVICE OF COUNSEL: HUSBAND has been represented by Steven
Howell, Esquire, 619 Bridge Street, New Cumberland PA 17070 who has prepared the within
Agreement. WIFE has been represented by Philip H. Spare, Esquire, 44 West Main Street,
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055. HUSBAND and WIFE acknowledge that this Agreement is not the
result of any duress or undue influence or the result of any collusion or improper or illegal
agreement ar agreements. The parties further acknowledge that they have each made to the other
a full accounting of their respective assets, estate. liabilities, and sources of income. Each party
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agrees that he or she shall not at any future time raise as a defense or otherwise the lack of such
disclosure in any legal proceeding involving this Agreement with the exception of disclosure that
may have been fraudulently withheld.
10.
WARRANTY AS TO EXISTING OBLIGATIONS:
Each party represents
that they have not heretofore incurred or contracted for any debt or liabilities 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 party hannless for and against
any and all such debts, liabilities or obligations of every kind which may have heretofore been
incurred by them, including those for necessities, except for the obligations arising out of this
Agreement.
11.
DEBTS:
HUSBAND and WIFE do have the following joint debts, liens or
other financial obligations between them.
(A) VISA Card (in WIFE's name)
(B) KOHL's Department Store
$ 534.82
$ 143.12
HUSBAND shall be solely responsible for repayment of:
VISA Card ($534.82) and
KOHL's Department Store ($143.12) set forth above.
HUSBAND and WIFE shall be solely responsible for any debts in their own name with
WIFE agreeing that she has not increased since April 1, 2004 any indebtedness owed by
HUSBAND to the following creditors or any other creditor for which HUSBAND would be
solely or jointly responsible as co-debtor or guarantor to repay:
(A) New Cumberland Federal Credit Union;
(B) Value City Furniture;
(C) Citi Financial ($440.00);
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(D) Boscov's Department Store;
(E) J. C. Penney;
(F) The Bon Ton;
(G) Citizens CAF; and
(II) Any utility or cable bills. Wife shall transfer the account with
Comcast Cable effective AUGUST 1, 2004.
12.
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 indelllllifY and hold harmless the other party for and
against any and all debts, charges and liabilities incurred by the other after the executions date of
this Agreement, except as may be otherwise specifically provided for by the tenns of this
Agreement.
13. DIVISION OF REAL AND PERSONAL PROPERTY: HUSBAND and
WIFE agree to the following division of all marital real and personal property:
TO HUSBAND :
(A) All personal property in his present possession.
(B) Alllndividual Retirement Accounts in his name including but not
limited to:
Waddel & Reed IRA
(C) Husband's 401 (k) Plan with Dewberry-Goodkind, lnc,
(D) Husband's u.s. Air Force retirement pension.
(E) All personal property in his present possession.
TO WlFE :
(A) All personal property in her present possession.
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(B) Any increase in value of the real estate located at 809 16th Street,
New Cumberland, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17070. HUSBAND shall execute a Deed
prepared by WlFE's counsel and return it to WIFE's counsel within ten (10) days of its receipt by
HUSBAND's counsel
14. PERSONAL PROPERTY: The parties hereto mutually agree that they have
effected a satisfactory division of all personal property except as herein provided including but not
limited to furniture, household furnishings, appliances and other household and personal property
between them and they mutually agree that each party shall, from and after the date hereoJ; be the
sole and separate owner of all such tangible and intangible property presently in his or her
possession, whether said property was heretofore owned jointly or individually by the parties
hereto, and this Agreement shall have the effect of any assignment or bill of sale from each party
to the other for such property as may be in the individual possession of each of the parties hereto.
The effective date of said bill of sale is to be contemporaneous with the date of the execution of
this Agreement.
All Property now in the possession of WIFE shall be her separate property and all personal
property now in the possession of HUSBAND shall be his separate property. Except as expressly
provided herein, each party forever relinquishes any right he or she may now or hereafter have in
any assets not belonging to the other. Each of the parties shall hereafter own and enjoy,
independently of any claim or right of the other, all of the property, whether real, personal or
mixed, tangible or intangible, which has been acquired during the marriage, or is 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.
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15. BANK ACCOUNTS: HUSBAND and WIFE acknowledge that they each
possess certain bank, checking accounts and the like in their respective names. They hereby agree
that each shall become sole owner of their respective accounts and they each hereby waive any
interest in, or claim to, any funds by the other in such accounts.
16. PENSION. ANNUITIES AND/OR RETIREMENT BENEFITS: Except
as provided in Paragraph 13, both parties agree that any interest the other has acquired through a
pension, profit sharing, savings plan, thrift plan, annuity or retirement plan shall remain as the sole
and exclusive property of the other. WIFE agrees to waive any interest she may have in such
property of HUSBAND, and further agrees that she will not assert a claim to such property in the
future and does hereby assign irrevocably any such right or claims to HUSBAND. HUSBAND
agrees to waive any interest he may have in such property of WIFE and further agrees that he will
not assert a claim to any such property in the future and does hereby assign irrevocably any such
right or claim to WIFE. WIFE agrees to execute any documents necessary to accomplish this
transfer or relinquishment of rights within five (5) days of HUSBAND's written request delivered
to her last known address.
17.
MOTOR VEmCLES :
HUSBAND and WIFE each own vehicles titled in
their individual names. Each party agrees these vehicles are the sole and separate property of the
other party. In the event any documents must be executed by either of the parties to transfer
their respective interest, HUSBAND and WIFE agree to execute said titles, sales agreements or
other documents within five (5) days of any written request by the other party.
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18. ALIMONY. ALIMONY PENDENTE LITE. COUNSEL FEES AND
EXPENSES. AND SPOUSAL SUPPORT AND INDEMNIFICATION FOR BREACH:
WIFE and HUSBAND forever waives any claims for alimony, alimony pendente lite,
counselfees, spousal support or expenses arising out of the pending or contemplated Divorce
Action. Each party shall indemnify, defend and hold the other harmless against any future action
for equitable distribution of marital property, to enforce the execution of any documents including
deeds, affidavits of consent or waivers required to be filed for a No Fault Divorce, spousal
support, alimony, counsel fees and expenses or alimony pendente lite by or on behalf of the other,
such indemnity to include the actual counsel fees incurred by the successful party in any such
future action.
19. AFI'ER-ACOUIRED 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 rea~
personal or mixed, tangible or intangible, which are 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.
20. 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 election 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
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transfer and subject to the carry-over basis provision of the said Act.
21. EFFECT OF DIVORCE DECREE: The parties agree that except as
otherwise sp ecifically provided herein, this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect after
such time as final Decree in Divorce may be entered with respect to the parties.
22. BREACH: If either party breaches any provision of this Agreement, the other
party shall have the right, as 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 the payment of actual legal fees and costs incurred by the other in
enforcing their rights under this Agreement.
23. WAIVER OF CLAIMS: Except as herein otherwise provided, each party may
dispose ofhis 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 the present and 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, 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 relinquislunent of all such interests, right and claims.
24. 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.
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25. 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.
26. AGREEMENT BINDING ON HEms: This Agreement shall be binding and
shall inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective heirs, executors, administrators,
successors and assigns.
27. 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
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Agreement.
28. VOID CLAUSES: If any term, condition, clause 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.
29. INDEPENDENT SEPARATE COVENANT: It is specifically understood
and agreed by and between the parties hereto that each paragraph hereof shall be deemed to be a
separate and independent Agreement.
30. MODIFICATION AND WAIVER: A modification or waiver of any of
the provisions of this agreement shall be effective only if made in writing and executed with the
same formality as this Agreement. The failure of either party to insist upon strict performance of
any of the provisions of this Agreement shall not be construed as a waiver of any subsequent
defaults of the same or similar nature.
31. DESCRIPTIVE HEADINGS: The descriptive headings used herein arc for
convenience only. They shall have no affect whatsoever in determining the rights or obligations
of the parties.
32. APPLICABLE LAW: This Agreement shall be construed under the laws of
the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and more specifically under the Divorce Code of 1980 and
any amendments thereto.
33. HEALTH INSURANCE: Each party is solely responsible for the maintenance
of their own policy of health insurance after November 15, 2004. WIFE acknowledges receipt of
COBRA information from HUSBAND and effective on November 15, 2004 WIFE shall be solely
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responsible for all health insurance premiums for herself
WITNESS:
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COMMONWEALlH OF PENNSYLV AN1A
COUNTY OF C f..{.-d?-erIMd
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On this, the 3 tJ day of S ~~/ , 2004, before me, a Notary Public in and for
said State and County, the undersigned cer, personally appeared DONALD R. WINTER
known to me, (or satisfactorily proven) to be the person whose name is subscribed to the within
Property Settlement Agreement and acknowledged that he executed the same for the purposes
therein contained. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I hereunto set my hand and official seal.
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Notary Public
My Commission Expires:
Notarial Seal
Berit T, Howell, Notary Public
New CumberlalKl BOlO. Cumberland County
My Commission Expires May to, 2005
Member, PennsylVania ASSOCiation otNotaI19S
COMMONWEALlH OF PENNSYLV AN1A
COUNTY OF f-L11fJ &. tdi}t0 D
On this, the I '}ft, day of Avrt:!/ 1 ,2004, before me, a Notary Public in and for
said State and County, the undersigned offi er, personally appeared BEVERLY J. WINTER
known to me, (or satisfactorily proven) to be the person whose name is subscribed to the within
Property Settlement Agreement and acknowledged that she executed the same for the purposes
therein contained. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I hereunto set my hand and official seal.
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Notary Public
My Commission Expires:
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COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
Notarial Seal
Susan L Malrazi, Notary Public
Med1anicsbUrg Born. Cumberland County
My Commission Expires Nov. 24, 2007
Member, Pennsylvan.a Assoc.atron Of Notaries
DONALD R. W1NTER,
PLAINTIFF
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
V.
NO. 04 - 3915 CIV1L TERM
BEVERLY J. WINTER,
DEFENDANT
CIV1L ACTION - LAW (DIVORCE)
DEFENDANT'S AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT
TO A SECTION 3301(C) DIVORCE
1. A complaint in divorce under Section 3301(c) of the Divorce Code was filed on
August 9, 2004.
2. The marriage of the Plaintiff and Defendant is irretrievably broken and ninety (90)
days have elapsed from the date of filing and service of the Complaint.
3. 1 consent to the entry of a final decree of divorce after service of notice of
intention to request entry of the decree.
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BEVERL . WINTER
V crification
I verify that the statements made in this Affidavit of Consent are true and correct. I
understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S.A. 94904,
relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
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BEVE . WINTER
Date: December 1, 2004
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PLAINT1FF
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
V.
NO. 04 - 3915 CIVIL TERM
BEVERLY 1. WINTER,
DEFENDANT
CIVIL ACTION - LAW (DIVORCE)
DEFENDANT'S WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REQUEST
ENTRY OF A DIVORCE DECREE UNDER ~3301(c) OF THE DIVORCE
CODE
1. 1 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 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 the
Court and that a copy of the Decree will be sent to me immediately after it is filed with the
Prothonotary .
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BEVERL . INTER
Verification
I verify that the statements made in this Affidavit of Consent are true and correct. I
understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S.A. ~4904,
relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
Date: December 1, 2004
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PLAINTIFF
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
V.
NO. 04 - 3915 CIVIL TERM
BEVERL Y J. WINTER,
DEFENDANT
CIVIL ACTION - LAW (DIVORCE)
PRAECIPE TO TRANSMIT THE RECORD
UNDER SECTION 3301(C) OF THE DIVORCE CODE
TO THE PROTHONOTARY: Please transmit the record, together with the following
information, to the court for entry of a divorce decree.
1. Ground For Divorce: irretrievable breakdown under Section 3301(c) of the
Divorce Code.
2. Date and manner of service of the Complaint: Defendant's counsel has executed
an Acceptance of Service showing service on August 13, 2004 ofthe Divorce Complaint
endorsed with a Notice to Defend as shown on Exhibit" A". The Acceptance of Service was
filed September 14, 2004.
3. Date of execution of the Affidavit of Consent required by Section 3301(c) of the
Divorce Code by Plaintiff on November 21, 2004 (Filed November 24,2004); by Defendant on
December 1, 2004 (Filed December 3, 2004). See Exhibit "B" for Plaintiffs documents.
4. Related Claims Pending: None. All claims settled by Property Settlement
Agreement dated August 19, 2004.
5. Date Plaintiffs Waiver of Notice ofIntention to File Praecipe was filed with the
Prothonotary: November 24, 2004. Date Defendant's Waiver of Notice ofIntention to File
Praecipe was filed with the Prothonotary: December 3, 2004. See Exhibit "C" for Plaintiff's
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documents.
Respectfully submitted,
BY:
even Howe I, sire
619 Bridge Street
New Cumberland, P A 17070
(717) 770-1277
Supreme Court I.D. 62063
Attorney for Plaintiff
Certificate of Service
I hereby certify that on the date set forth below a true and correct copy of the foregoing
document was served upon all counsel of record via postage prepaid, first class United States
Mail addressed as follows:
Philip H. Spare, Esquire
P.O. Box 318
44 West Main Street
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
Date: December 7, 2004
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CIVIL ACTION - LAW (DIVORCE)
ACCEPTANCE OF SERVICE BY DEFENDANT'S COUNSEL
1, PHILIP H. SPARE, ESQUIRE, hereby accept service of the Complaint in Divorce
endorsed with a Notice to Defend and Claim Rights on AUGUST -13.-, 2004 on behalf of
BEVERLY J. WINTER, and certify that I am authorized to do so.
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NO. 04 - 3915 CIVIL TERM
BEVERLY J. WINTER,
DEFENDANT
CIVIL ACTION - LAW (DIVORCE)
PLAINTIFF'S AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT
TO A SECTION 3301(C) DIVORCE
I. A complaint in divorce under Section 3301(c) of the Divorce Code was filed on
August 9, 2004.
2. The marriage of the Plaintiff and Defendant is irretrievably broken and ninety (90)
days have elapsed from the date of filing and service of the Complaint.
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intention to request entry of the decree.
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NO. 04 - 3915 CIVIL TERM
BEVERLY 1. WINTER,
DEFENDANT
CIVIL ACTION - LAW (DIVORCE)
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ENTRY OF A DIVORCE DECREE UNDER ~3301(c) OF THE DIVORCE
CODE
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