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KELLI L GUTSHALL,
Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
: NO. 07'- '(OJ;).....
DAVID W. GUTSHALL,
Defendant
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: IN DIVORCE 1 CUSTODY
NOTICE TO DEFEND AND CLAIM RIGHTS
YOU HAVE BEEN SUED IN COURT, if you wish to defend against the claims set forth
in the following pages, you must take prompt action. You are warned that if you fail to do so the
case may proceed without you and a decree of divorce or annulment may be entered against you
by the Court. A judgment may also be entered against you for any other claim or relief requested
in these papers by the Plaintiff. You may lose money or property or other rights important to
you, including custody and visitation of your children.
When the grounds for a divorce is indignities or irretrievable breakdown ofthe marriage,
you may request marriage counseling. A list of marriage counselors is available in the Domestic
Relations Office at the County Courthouse.
IF YOU DO NOT FILE A CLAIM FOR ALIMONY, DIVISION OF PROPERTY,
LAWYER'S FEES OR EXPENSES BEFORE A DNORCE OR ANNULMENT IS GRANTED,
YOU MAY LOSE THE RIGHT TO CLAIM ANY OF THEM.
YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU DO
NOT HAVE A LAWYER OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE
OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP.
CUMBERLAND COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION
2 LIBERTY AVENUE
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
(717) 249-3166
v.
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: NO. 04 -4C>:6~ C,~~L'-TEP..ls1
KELLI L. GUTSHALL,
Plaintiff
DAVID W. GUTSHALL,
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE 1 CUSTODY
COMPLAINT IN DIVORCE
1. Plaintiff is Kelli L. Gutshall, an adult individual residing at 284 Redwood Lane,
Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17013.
2. Defendant is David W. Gutshall, an adult individual residing at 2900 Glenwood
Road, Camp Hill, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17011.
3. Both Plaintiff and Defendant have been bona fide residents in the Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania for at least six (6) months prior to filing this complaint.
4. The Plaintiff and Defendant were married on, September 16, 1989 in Cumberland
County, Pennsylvania.
5. There are two (2) minor children born of this marriage: Sara C. Gutshall, (born April
14, 1990) and Samuel L. Gutshall (born May 3, 1992).
6. The paIties separated on December 26, 2002.
7. There have been no prior actions for divorce or annulment between the parties.
8. Neither Plaintiff nor Defendant is in the military or naval service of the United States
or its allies within the provisions of the Soldiers' and Sailors' Civil Relief Act of the Congress of
1940 and its amendments.
9. Plaintiffhas been advised that counseling is available and that Plaintiffhas the right
to request that the court require the parties to participate in counseling.
COUNT I - DIVORCE
NO FAULT
10. The averments in paragraphs 1 through 9, inclusive, of Plaintiff's Complaint are
incorporated herein by reference thereto.
11. The marriage is irretrievably broken and no possibility of reconciliation exists.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff requests entry of a divorce decree in her favor in accordance with
93301 of the Pennsylvania Divorce Code.
COUNT II
EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTION
12. The averments in paragraphs 1 through 11 of Plaintiff's Complaint are incorporated
herein by reference thereto.
13. The Plaintiff requests the Court to equitably divide, distribute or assign the marital
property between the parties in such proportion as the Court deems just after consideration of all
relevant factors.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff requests this Court to equitably divide said property in accordance
with Section 401(d) of the Pennsylvania Divorce Code.
COUNT III
CUSTODY COMPLAINT
14. The averments in paragraphs 1 through 13 of Plaintiff's Complaint are
incorporated herein by reference thereto.
15. Plaintiff seeks shared legal and shared physical of the following children:
NAME
PRESENT RESIDENCE
DATE OF BIRTH
Sara C. Gutshall
2900 Glenwood Road
Camp Hill, P A
4/14/1990
Samuel L. Gutshall
2900 Glenwood Road
Camp Hill, P A
5/3/1992
16. Plaintiff seeks primary physical custody of the following child:
NAME
PRESENT RESIDENCE
DATE OF BIRTH
Sara C. Gutshall
2900 Glenwood Road
Camp Hill, P A
4/14/1990
Plaintiff seeks partial physical custody of the following child:
Samuel L. Gutshall
2900 Glenwood Road
Camp Hill, P A
5/3/1992
17. The children are presently in the custody of Father who currently resides at 2900
Glenwood Road, Camp Hill, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17011.
18. During the past five years the children have resided with the following persons at
the following addresses:
DATES
ADDRESSES
NAMES OF PERSONS IN
HOUSEHOLD
1 999 to
12/26/2002
2900 Glenwood Road
Camp Hill, P A
Mother, Father and children
12/26/2002 to
2/7/2003
6001 Hummingbird Drive
11echanicsburg,PJ\
Mother and children
2/7/2003 to
2/15/2004
2900 Glenwood Road
Camp Hill, P A
Father and Samuel L. Gutshall
2/7/2003 to
5/15/2003
6001 Hummingbird Drive
Mechanicsburg, P A
Mother and Sara C. Gutshall
5/15/2003 to
2/15/2004
284 Redwood Lane
Carlisle, P A
Mother and Sara C. Gutshall
2/15/2004 to
Present
2900 Glenwood Road
Father and children
The parties are presently married but separated. Mother physically vacated the martial
residence on December 26, 2002.
19. The Mother of the children is Kelli L. Gutshall, currently residing at 284
Redwood Lane, Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17013.
20. The Father ofthe children is David W. Gutshall, currently residing at 2900
Glenwood Road, Camp Hill, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17011.
21. The relationship ofthe Plaintiffto the children is that of Mother. The Plaintiff
currently resides with the following persons:
NAME
Kelli L. Gutshall
RELATIONSHIP
Self
22. The relationship ofthe Defendant to the children is that of Father. The Defendant
currently resides with the following person:
NAME
David W. Gutshall
Sara C. Gutshall
Samuel L. Gutshall
RELATIONSHIP
Self
Daughter
Son
23. Plaintiff has not participated as a party ofa witness, or in another capacity, in
other litigation concerning the custody of the children in this or another court.
24. Plaintiff has no information of a custody proceeding concerning the children
pending in any court in this Commonwealth.
25. Plaintiff does not know of a person not a party to the proceedings who has physical
custody ofthe children or claims to have custody or visitation rights with respect to the children.
26. The best interest and permanent welfare of the children will be served by granting the
relief requested because Mother wishes to be involved with all decisions regarding both of her
children. The parties' daughter, Sara C. Gutshall, who had previously resided with Mother, wishes
to resume residence and reside with her mother after residing with her father for a short time.
Mother also wishes to have her daughter reside with her again. Mother can provide a stable, loving
environment for her daughter. Mother wishes to have a schedule of shared custody with her son,
Samuel L. Gutshall.
27. Each parent whose parental rights to the children have not been terminated and the
person who has physical custody ofthe children have been named as parties to this action.
WHERKFORE, the Plaintiff requests the Court to grant shared legal custody of the children
to the Plaintiff. Plaintiff also requests the Court to grant primary physical custody of the parties'
daughter to the Plaintiff and shared physical custody of the parties' son to the Plaintiff.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff, Kelli L. Gutshall, prays this Honorable Court to enter judgment:
A. Awarding Plaintiff a decree in divorce;
B. Equitably distributing the marital property;
C. Awarding Plaintiff shared legal custody ofthe parties' children;
D. Awarding Plaintiff primary physical custody of the parties' daughter
E. Awarding Plaintiff shared physical custody of the parties' son; and
F . Awarding other relief as the Court deems just apd're onable.
Dated: ?;f//d f/
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Supreme Court J.D. No. 32317
KELLI L. GUTSHALL,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
: NO.
DAVID W. GUTSHALL,
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE 1 CUSTODY
AFFIDAVIT REGARDING COUNSELING
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 Domestic
Relations Office, which list is available to me upon request.
3. Being so advised, I do not require 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.A
Section 4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
Dated: ~ -G-oy
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KELLI L. GUTSHALL
KELLI L. GUTSHALL,
Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
: NO.
DA VlD W. GUTSHALL,
Defendant
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: IN DIVORCE I CUSTODY
VERIFICATION
I, Kelli L. Gutsahall, hereby certify that the facts set forth in the foregoing COMPLAINT IN
DIVORCE AND CUSTODY are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information and
belief. I understancl that any false statements made herein are subject to penalties of 18 Pa. C.S.A.
Section 4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
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Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYL VANIA
v,
NO. 04-4032
DAVID W. GUTSHALL,
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE 1 CUSTODY
AFFIDAVIT OF SERVlCl;
I, Barbara Sumple-Sullivan, Esquire, do hereby certify that I served a copy of the
Complaint In Divorce in the above-captioned matter by United States Mail, Restricted Delivery,
Certified No, 7000060000283892 4452, Return Receipt Requested, on the above-named
Defendant, David W. Gutshall, on August 19,2004 at Defendant's last known address: 2900
Glenwood Road, Camp HilI, Pennsylvania 17011. The original receipt and return receipt card
are attached hereto as Exhibit "A",
I hereby certify that the facts set forth above are true and correct to the best of my
knowledge, infonnation and belief I understand that any false statements made herein are subject
to penalties of 18 Pa, C.SA 54904 relating to unsworn falSificat~~t authorities,
Barbara Sumple-Sullivan, Esquire
549 Bridge Street
New Cumberland, P A 17070-1931
(717)-774-1445
Supreme Court ill #32317
Attorney for Plaintiff
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KELLI L. GUTSHALL
PLAINTIFF
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYL VANIA
V.
04-4032 CIVIL ACTION LAW
DAVID W. GUTSHALL
DEFENDANT
IN CUSTODY
ORD.ER OF COURT
AND NOW,
Thursday, August 19, 2004
, upon consideration of the attached Complaint,
it is hereby directed that parties and their respective counsel appear before Dawu S. Sunday, .Esq.
at 39 West Main Street, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055 on Wednesday, September 15, 2004
, the conciliator,
at 12:30 PM
for a Pre-Hearing Custody Conference. At such conference, an effort will be made to resolve the issues in dispute; or
if this cannot be accomplished, to define and narrow the issues to be heard by the court, and to enter into a temporary
order. All children age five or older may also be present at the conference. Failure to appear at the conference may
provide grounds for entry of a temporary or permanent order.
The court hereby directs the parties to furnish any and all existinl~ Protection from Abuse orders,
Special Relief orders, and Custody orders to the conciliator 48 hours prior to scheduled hearin~.
FOR THE COURT,
By: Isl
Dawn S. Sunday, Esq.
Custody Conciliator
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The Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County is required by law to comply with the
Americans with Disabilites Act of 1990. For information about accessible facilities and reasonable
accommodations available to disabled individuals having business before the court, please contact our office.
All arrangements must be made at least 72 hours prior to any hearing or business before the court. You must
attend the scheduled conference or hearing.
YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR ATTORNEY AT ONCE. IF YOU DO NOT
HAVE AN ATTORNEY 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 Assoeiation
32 South Bedford Street
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
Telephone (717) 249-3166
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Barbara Sump1e-SulJivan, Esquire
Supreme Court #32317
549 Bridge Street
New Cumberland, P A 17070
(717) 774-1445
KELLI L. GUTSHALL,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYL VANIA
v.
: NO: 04-4032
DAVID W. GUTSHALL,
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
KELLI GUTSHALL,
Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYL VANIA
v.
: NO: 03 -631
DAVID GUTSHALL,
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN CUSTODY
STIPULATION REGARDING CUSTODY
WHEREAS, the parties to this Stipulation are Kelli L. Gutshall (Mother) and
David W. Gutshall (Father); and
WHEREAS, the parties are the parents of two (2) minor children, Sara C.
Gutshall DOB April 14, 1990, and Samuel L. Gutshall, DOB May 3, 1992; and
WHEREAS, a custody conciliation conference is presently scheduled for
Septernber 15, 2004; and
WHEREAS, the parties wish to reach an amicable resolution regarding the care,
custody and control of the minor children; and
WHEREAS, the parties agree that it is in the children's best interest that they
reach a resolution regarding the custody of the minor children.
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NOW, THEREFORE be it resolved this 10th day of September, 2004, that the
parties hereby stipulate, covenant and agree as follows:
1. The parties shall share legal custody of the rninor children.
2. Mother shall have primary physical custody of Sara and Father shall have
primary physical custody of Sarnuel.
3. Mother and Father shall have periods of alternating physical custody of
both minor children pursuant to the following schedule;
A. Alternate weekends from Friday after school until Sunday at 5:00
P.M. commencing Friday, September 3,2004. Mother shall have
custody of both minor children frorn Friday through Sunday. The
following weekend, Father shall have custody of both minor children
frorn Friday through Sunday. Thereafter, the parties shall alternate
weekends in accordance with this schedule.
B. Alternate holidays so that Mother shall have partial custody for
Easter weekend, July 4th, Thanksgiving holiday, Christmas Day at
noon through December 26 at noon in one calendar year and for
Mernorial Day weekend, Labor Day weekend and Christmas Eve
and Day through noon the following year. Said schedule shall begin
with Mother for the Labor Day holiday in 2004. Should a holiday
fall on a Monday and a respective parent's period of physical
custody falls on that weekend, the children shall be permitted to stay
the entire weekend frorn Friday through Monday at 5:00 P.M.
Additionally, a holiday shall commence at 9:00 A.M. the day of said
holiday through 5:00 P.M. the same day unless the parties otherwise
agree.
C. Two (2) weeks sumrner vacation which rnay be consecutive upon
one rnonth's prior notice.
4. Wife shall have custody of the children on Mother's Day and Father shall
have custody of the children on Father's day.
5. Other times as the parties may mutually agree. The parties ackiiowledge
and agree that the holiday schedule shall take precedence over normally
scheduled periods of physical custody.
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6. The parties shall seek to foster and encourage the love, affection and
respect of the children for each parent, and to that end will cooperate in the
best interests of the children in implementing the schedule of partial
custody.
7. Neither party shall be under the influence of alcohol or illegal drugs during
their respective periods of physical custody.
8. The parties agree that this Stipulation shall be entered as an Order of Court.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto acknowledge that they are entering
in to this Agreement with the full knowledge that this Agreement shall be. entered as a
court order with the same force and effect as if a full hearing on this matter has been held.
SIGNED, SEALED AND DELIVERED
IN THE PRESENCE OF:
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Barbara Sumple-SuIlivan, Esquire
Supreme Court #32317
549 Bridge Street
New Cumberland, P A 17070
(717) 774-1445
KELLI L. GUTSHALL,
Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
: NO: 04-4032
DAVID W. GUTSHALL,
Defendant
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
KELLI GUTSHALL,
Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYL VANIA
v.
: NO: 03 - 631
DAVID GUTSHALL,
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN CUSTODY
ORDER ADOPTING STIPULATION OF PARTIES
AND NOW, to wit, this ~ay of ~ ' 2004, upon consideration
of the attached Stipulation for Custody and on motion of Barbara Sumple-Sullivan,
Esquire, counsel for Plaintiff, Kelli L. Gutshall, and Defendant, David W. Gutshall, it is
hereby ordered, adjudged and decreed that the terms, conditions and provisions of the
foregoing Stipulation for Custody dated September 10, 2004 are adopted as an Order of
Court.
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KELLI L. GUTSHALL,
Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYL VANIA
v.
: NO: 04-4032
DAVID W. GUTSHALL,
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
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Plaintiff
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STIPULATION REGARDING CUSTODY
WHEREAS, the parties to this Stipulation are Kelli L. Gutshall (Mother) and
David W. Gutshall (Father); and
WHEREAS, the parties are the parents of two (2) minor children, Sara C.
Gutshall DOB April 14, 1990, and Samuel L. Gutshall, DOB May 3, 1992; and
WHEREAS, a custody conciliation conference is presently scheduled for
September 15,2004; and
WHEREAS, the parties wish to reach an amicable resolution regarding the care,
custody and control of the minor children; and
WHEREAS, the parties agree that it is in the children's best interest that they
reach a resolution regarding the custody of the minor children.
NOW, THEREFORE be it resolved this 10th day of September, 2004, that the
parties hereby stipulate, covenant and agree as follows:
1. The parties shall share legal custody of the minor children.
2. Mother shall have primary physical custody of Sara and Father shall have
primary physical custody of Samuel.
3. Mother and Father shall have periods of alternating physical custody of
both minor children pursuant to the following schedule;
A. Alternate weekends from Friday after scho('J1 until Sunday at 5:00
P.M. commencing Friday, September 3, 2004. Mother shall have
custody of both minor children from Friday through Sunday. The
following weekend, Father shall have custody of both minor children
from Friday through Sunday. Thereafter, the parties shall alternate
weekends in accordance with this schedule.
B. Alternate holidays so that Mother shall have partial custody for
Easter weekend, July 4th, Thanksgiving holiday, Christmas Day at
noon through December 26 at noon in one calendar year and for
Memorial Day weekend, Labor Day weekend and Christmas Eve
and Day through noon the following year. Said schedule shall begin
with Mother for the Labor Day holiday in 2004. Should a holiday
fall on a Monday and a respective parent's period of physical
custody falls on that weekend, the children shall be permitted to stay
the entire weekend from Friday through Monday at 5:00 P.M.
Additionally, a holiday shall commence at 9:00 AM. the day of said
holiday through 5:00 P.M. the same day unless the parties otherwise
agree.
c. Two (2) weeks summer vacation which may be consecutive upon
one month's prior notice.
4. Wife shall have custody of the children on Mother's Day and Father shall
have custody of the children on Father's day.
5. Other times as the parties may mutually agree. The parties acknowledge
and agree that the holiday schedule shall take precedence over normally
scheduled periods of physical custody.
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6. The parties shall seek to foster and encourage the love, affection and
respect of the children for each parent, and to that end will cooperate in the
best interests of the children in implementing the schedule of partial
custody.
7. Neither party shall be under the influence of alcohol or illegal drugs during
their respective periods of physical custody.
8. The parties agree that this Stipulation shall be entered as an Order of Court.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto acknowledge that they are entering
in to this Agreement with the full knowledge that this Agreement shall be entered as a
court order with the same force and effect as if a full hearing on this matter has been held.
SIGNED, SEALED AND DELIVERED
IN THE PRESENCE OF:
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6. The parties shall seek to foster and encourage the love, affection and
respect of the children for each parent, and to that end will cooperate in the
best interests of the children in implementing the schedule of partial
custody.
7. Neither party shall be under the influence of alcohol or illegal drugs during
their respective periods of physical custody.
8. The parties agree that this Stipulation shall be entered as an Order of Court.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto acknowledge that they are entering
in to this Agreement with the full knowledge that this Agreement shall. be' entered as a
court order with the same force and effect as if a full hearing on this matter has been held.
SIGNED, SEALED AND DELIVERED
IN THE PRESENCE OF:
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KELLl GUTSHALL
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
04-4032
CIVIL ACTION LAW
vs.
DAVID W, GUTSHALL
Defendant
IN CUSTODY
ORDER
AND NOW, this 13th day of September.2004 , the conciliator, being advised by
plaintiff s counsel that all custody issues have been resolved by agreement ofthe parties, hereby
relinquishes jurisdiction. The Custody Conciliation Conference scheduled for September IS, 2004 is
cancelled.
FOR THE COURT,
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Dawn S, Sunday, Esquire
Custody Conciliator
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KELLI1. GUTSHALL,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
: NO. 04-4032
DAVID W. GUTSHALL,
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE / CUSTODY
NOTICE TO DEFENDAN1:
If you wish to deny any of the statements set forth in this Affidavit, you must file a Counter-
affidavit within TWENTY (20) DAYS after this affidavit has been served on you or the statements
will be admitted.
PLAINTIFF'S AFFIDA VIT UNDER SECTION 3301 (D)
OF THE DIVORCE COD]~
1. The parties to this action separated on December 26, 2002, and have continued to live
separate and apart for a period of at least two (2) years.
2. The marriage is irretrievably broken.
3. I understand that I may lose rights concerning spousal support, alimony, division of
marital property, attorneys' fees or expenses if! do not claim them before a divorce is granted.
I VERIFY THAT THE STATEMENTS MADE IN THE FOREGOING AFFIDAVIT
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. SECTION 4904 RELATING TO
UNSWORN FALSIFICATION TO AUTHORITIES.
DATED:
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KELLI L. GUTSHALL,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
NO. 04-4032
DAVID W. GUTSHALL,
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION - LA W
IN DIVORCE / CUSTODY
COUNTER-AFFIDAVIT UNDER SECTION 3301(d) OF THE DIVORCE CODE
1. Check either (a) or (b):
_ (a) I do not oppose the entry of a divorce decree.
_ (b) I oppose the entry of a divorce decree because
(Check (1) (ii) or both):
_ (1) The parties to this action have not lived separate and apart for a period of at least two years.
_ (ii) The marriage is not irretrievably broken.
2. Check either (a) or (b):
_ (a) I do not wish to make any claims for economic relief. 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.
_ (b) I wish to claim economic relief which may include alimony, division of property, lawyer's fees
or expenses or other important rights.
I understand that in addition to checking (b) above, I must also file all of my economic claims
with the prothonotary in writing and serve them on the other party. IfI fail to do so before the date
set forth on the Notice ofIntention to Request Divorce Decree, the divorce decree may be entered
without further notice to me, and I shall be unable thereafter to file any economic claims.
I verify that the statements made in this counter-affidavit are true and correct. I understand
that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. Section 4904 relating to
unsworn falsification to authorities.
Dated:
DAVID \IV. GUTSHALL, Defendant
NOTICE: If you do not wish to oppose the entry of a divorce decree and you do not wish to
make any claim for economic relief, you should not file this: counter-affidavit.
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v.
NO.: 04-4032 CIVIL TERM
DAVID W. GUTSHALL,
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE/CUSTODY
PRAECIPE TO, ENTER APPEJUUWCE
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Please enter the appearance of Joseph D. Caraciolo, Esquire
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
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v,
: NO. 04-4032
DAVID W. GUTSHALL,
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE / CUSTODY
COUNTER-AFFIDAVIT UNDER SECTION 3301(d) OF THE DIVORCE CODE
1. Check either (a) or (b):
~a) I do not oppose the entry of a divorce decree.
_ (b) I oppose the entry of a divorce decree because
(Check (I) (ii) or both):
_ (I) The parties to this action have not lived separate and apart for a period of at least two years.
_ (ii) The marriage is not irretrievably broken.
2. Check either (a) or (b):
_ (a) I do not wish to make any claims for economic relief. 1 understand that I may lose rights
concerning alimony, division of property, lawyer's fees or expenses if! do not claim them before a
divorce is granted.
.l(b) I wish to claim economic relief which may inclnde alimony, division of property, lawyer's fees
or expenses or other important rights.
I tmderstand that in addition to checking (b) above, I must also file all of my economic claims
with the prothonotary in writing and serve them on the other party. IfI fail to do so before the date
set forth on the Notice ofIntention to Request Divorce Decree, the divorce decree may be entered
without further notice to me, and I shall be unable thereafter to file any economic claims.
I verify that the statements made in this counter-affidavit are true and correct. I understand
that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. Section 4904 relating to
unsworn falsification to authorities.
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NOTICE: If you do not wish to oppose the entry of a divorct' decree and you do not wish to
make any claim for economic relief, you should not file this counter-affidavit.
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DAVID W. GUTSHALL,
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE/CUSTODY
ANSWER AND COUNTERCLAIM
ANSWER TO COMPLAINT IN DIVORCE
Paragraphs one (1) through twenty-seven (27).
d 1920 14 an answer to the
Pennsylvania Rule of Civil Proce ure .,
Pursuant to
allegations of an action for divorce is not required, and such
allegations are deemed denied.
COUNTERCLAIM
COUNT IV - REQUEST FOR ALIMONY PENDENTE LITE
AND ALIMONY UNDER SECTIONS 3701(A) AND 3702 OF THE DIVORCE CODE
28. The prior paragraphs, one (1) through twenty-seven (27)
of this Answer and Counterclaim are incorporated herein by
reference thereto.
29. Defendant is unable to sustain himself during the
course of litigation.
30. Defendant lacks sufficient property to provide for hi~
reasonable needs and is unable to sustain himself throug!
appropriate employment.
31. Defendant requests the Court to enter an award c
alimony pendente lite until final hearing and thereupon to ent!
an order of alimony in his favor pursuant to Sections 370l(a) and
3702 of the Divorce Code.
WHEREFORE, Defendant respectfully requests the Court to
enter an award of alimony pendente lite until final hearing and
thereupon to enter an order of alimony in his favor pursuant to
Sections 370l(a) and 3702 of the Divorce Code.
COUNT V -
UNDER SECTIONS
DIVORCE CODE
REQUEST FOR COUNSEL FEES, COSTS AND EXPENSES
3104 (A) (1), 3323(B), 3702, AND 4351 (A) OF
THE
32. The prior paragraphs, one (1) through thirty-one (31)
of this Answer and Counterclaim are incorporated herein by
reference thereto.
33. Defendant has employed the Law Offices of Patrick F.
Lauer, Jr., L.L.C. to represent him in this matrimonial case.
34. Defendant is unable to pay his counsel fees, costs and
expenses and Plaintiff is more than able to pay them.
35. Plaintiff is employed and has the ability to pay
Defendant's counsel fees, costs and expenses.
36. Reserving the right to apply to the Court for temporary
counsel fees,
costs and expenses prior to final hearing,
Defendant requests that, after final hearing, the Court order
Plaintiff to pay Defendant's reasonable counsel fees, costs and
expenses.
WHEREFORE, Defendant respectfully requests that, pursuant to
Sections 3104 (a) (1), 3323 (b), 3702, and 4351 (a) of the Divorce
Code, the Court enter an order directing Plaintiff to pay
Defendant's reasonable counsel fees, costs, and expenses.
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KELLIE L. GUTHSALL,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERL1,ND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
NO.: 04-4032 CIVIL TERM
DAVID W. GUTSHALL,
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE/CUSTODY
VERIFICATION
I verify that the statements made in this Answer and
Counterclaim are true and correct.
I understand that false
statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S.
~ 4904, relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
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KELLIE L. GUTHSALL,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
NO.: 04-4032 CIVIL TERM
DAVID W. GUTSHALL,
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE/CUSTODY
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE:
I hereby certify that I am this day serving a copy of the
foregoing Answer and New Matter upon the person and in the manner
indicated below, which service satisfies the requirements of the
Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure, by depositing the same in
The United States mail, postage paid, and directed to the person
named as follows:
Law Offices
Barbara Sumple-Sullivan
549 Bridge Street
New Cumberland, PA 17070-1931
(Attorney for Plaintiff)
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2 8 Market Street, Aztec Building
Camp Hill, Pennsylvania 17011-4706
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DAVID W. GUTSHALL,
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE/CUSTODY
PETITION FOR ALIMONY PENDENTE LITE HEARING
AND NOW comes the Defendant, David Gutshall, by and through
his attorney, Joseph D. Caraciolo, Esq., of the Law Offices of
Patrick Lauer, L. L. C., and respectfully files this petition for
relief avering as follows:
1. Plaintiff, Kellie Gutshall, filed a divorce complaint
on August 13, 2004.
2. Defendant filed an answer and counterclaim on January
18, 2005.
3. Defendant's Answer and Counterclaim included a request
for Alimony Pendente Lite (See Exhibit "A" attached hereto.)
4. Defendant asserts that he is entitled to Alimony
Pendente Lite and is requesting a hearing on the matter.
WHEREFORE Defendant respectfully requests this Honorable
Court grant the requested relief and schedule a hearing on the
issue of Alimony Pendente Lite.
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KELLIE L. GUTSHALL,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
NO.: 04-4032 CIVIL TERM
DAVID W. GUTSHALL,
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE/CUSTODY
ATTORNEY VERIFICATION
The undersigned, Joseph D. Caraciolo,
Esquire, hereby
verifies and states that:
1. He is the attorney for the Defendant, ~avid W. Gutshall;
2. He is authorized to make this verification on his behalf;
3. The facts set forth in the foregoing Petition are known to
him and not necessarily to his client;
4. The facts set forth in the foregoing Petition are true and
correct to the best of his knowledge, information and belief; and
5. He is aware that false statements herein are made subject
to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. 4904, relating to unsworn
falsification to authorities.
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KELLIE L. GUTHSALL,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
NO.: 04-4032 CIVIL TERM
DAVID W. GUTSHALL,
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE/CUSTODY
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I hereby certify that I am this day serving a copy of the
foregoing Petition upon the person and in the manner indicated
below,
which
service
satisfies
the
cequirements
of
the
Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure, by depositing a copy of
the same in the United States Mail, Camp Hill, Pennsylvania,
through first class u.S. Mail, prepaid, and addressed as
follows::
Law Offices
Barbara Sumple-Sullivan
549 Bridge Street
New Cumberland, PA 17070-1931
(Attorney for Plaintiff)
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ANSWER AND COUNTERCLA1:M
ANSWER TO COMPLAINT IN DIVORCE
Paragraphs one (1) through twenty-seven (27). Pursuant to
Pennsylvania Rule of Civil Procedure 1920.14, an answer to the
allegations of an action for divorce is not required, and such
allegations are deemed denied.
COUNTERCLAIM
COUNT IV - REQUEST FOR ALIMONY l"ENDENTE LITE
AND ALIMONY UNDER SECTIONS 3701(A) AND 3702 OF THE DIVORCE CODE
28. The prior paragraphs, one (1) throughtwenty~seven (27)
of this Answer and Counterclaim are incorporated herein by
reference thereto.
29. Defendant is unable to sustain himself during the
course of litigation.
30. Defendant lacks sufficient property to provide for his
reasonable needs and is unable to sustain himself through
appropriate employment.
31. Defendant requests the Court to enter an award of
alimony pendente lite until final hearing and thereupon to enter
an order of alimony in his favor pursuant to Sections 370l(a) and
3702 of the Divorce Code.
WHEREFORE, Defendant respectfully requests the Court to
enter an award of alimony pendente lite until final hearing and
thereupon to enter an order of alimony in his favor pursuant to
Sections 3701(a) and 3702 of the Divorce Code.
COUNT V -
UNDER SECTIONS
DIVORCE CODE
REQUEST FOR COUNSEL FEES, COSTS AND EXPENSES
3104 (A) (1), 3323 (B) , 3702, AND 4351 (A) OF
THE
32. The prior paragraphs, one (1) through thirty-one (31)
of this Answer and Counterclaim are incorporated herein by
reference thereto.
33. Defendant has employed the Law Offices of Patrick F.
Lauer, ,Jr., L.L.C,to represeIlt him i,n th.is matrimonial case.
34 . Defendant is unable to pay his counsel fees, costs and
expenses aIld 'Plaintiff is more thaIl able to pay them.
35. Plaintiff is employed and has the ability to pay
Defendant's counsel fees, ,costs and expenses.
36.. Reserving the right to apply to the Court for temporary
counsel fees,
costs and expenses prior to final hearing,
Defendant requests that, after final hearing, the Court order
Plaintiff to pay Defendant's reasonable counsel fees,' costs and
expenses.
WHEREFORE, Defendant respectfully requests that, pursuant to
Sections 3104 (a) (1), 3323 (b), 3702, and 4351 (a)' of the Divorce
Code, the Court enter an order directing Plaintiff to pay
Defendant's reasonable counsel fees, costs, and expenses.
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08 Market Street, Aztec Building
Camp Hill, Pennsylvania 17011-4706
ID# 90919 Tel. (717) 763-1800
KELLIE L. GUTHSALL,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
NO.: 04-4032 CIVIL TERM
DAVID W. GUTSHALL,
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE/CUSTODY
VERIFICATION
I verify that the statements made in this Answer and
Counterclaim are true and correct.
I understand that false
statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S.
S 4904, relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
Date: ) -( ?5 ..(]')
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KELLIE L. GUTHSALL,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT or COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
NO.: 04-4032 CIVIL TERM
DAVID W. GUTSHALL,
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE/CUSTODY
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I hereby certify that I am this day serving a copy of the
foregoing Answer and New Matter upon the person and in the manner
indicated below, which service satisfies the requirements of the
Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure, by depositing the same in
The United States mail, postage paid, and directed to the person
named as follows:
Law Offices
Barbara Sumple-Sullivan
549 Bridge Street
New Cumberland, PA 17070-1931
(Attorney for Plaintiff)
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2 8 Market. Street, Aztec Building
Camp Hill, Pennsylvania 17011-4706
ID# 90919 Tel. (717)763-1800
KELLIE L. GUTSHALL,
Plaintiff/Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYL VANIA
VS.
CIVIL ACTION - DIVORCE
DA VlD W. GUTSHALL,
Defendant/Petitioner
NO. 2004-4032 CIVIL TERM
IN DIVORCE
PACSES # 860107184
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW. this 8th day of March, 2005, upon consideration of the attached Petition for Alimony
Pendente Lite and/or counsel fees, it is hereby directed that the parties and their respective counsel appear
before RJ, Shaddav on Apri/19. 1005 at 9:00 A.M. for a conference, at I3 N, Hanover St., Carlisle, P A
17013, after which the conference ollicer may recommend that an Order for Alimony Pendente Lite be
entered.
YOU are further ordered to bring to the conference:
(I) a true copy of your most recent Federal Income Tax Return, including W-2's as filed
(2) your pay stubs for the preceding six (6) months
(3) the Income and Expense Statement attached to this order, completed as required by Rule
1910,11i()
(4) verification of child care expenses
(5) proof of medical coverage which you may have. or may have available to you
If you fail to appear for the conference or bring the required documents, the Court may issue a
warrant for your arrest.
BY THE COURT,
George E, Hoffer, President Judge
Mail copies on
3-8-05 to:
Petitioner
< Respondent
Joseph CaracioJo, Esquire
Barbara Sumple-Sullivan, Esquire ~. ~""
Date of Order: March 8. 2005 ' [d ;.....JL-t C.~
~:Conference Officer ._ (J
YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO A LAWYER, WHO MAY ATT~ND THE CONFERENCE AND ,. .
REPRESENT YOU. 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 MAY GET
LEGAL HELP.
CUMBERLAND COUNTY BAR ASSOCIA nON
2 LIBERTY AVE.
CARLISLE, PENNSYLVANIA 17013
(717) 249-3166
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DOMESTIC RELATIONS SECTION
DAVID W. GUTSHALL ) Docket Number 04-4032 CIVIL
Plaintiff )
vs. ) PACSES Case Number 860107184
KELLI L. GUTSHALL )
Defendant ) Other State ID Number
ORDER
AND NOW, to wit on this
19TH DAY OF APRIL, 2005
IT IS HEREBY
ORDERED that the 0 Complaint for Support or 0 Petition to Modify or Ii) Other
REQUEST FOR APL CONFERENCE
filed on
MARCH 8, 2005
in the above captioned
matter is dismissed without prejudice due to:
THE PLAINTIFF WITHDRAWING HIS REQUEST FOR ALIMONY PENDENTE LITE CONFERENCE,
o . :The Complaint or Petition may be reinstated upon written application of the plaintiff
petItIOner.
DRO: RJ Shadday
xc: plaintiff
defendant BY THE ,C.~T,: .A ~ /
Barbara Sunple-Sullivan, Esquire ,.,.. ~
Joseph Caraciolo, Esquire
Kevin A, Hess
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
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v.
NO.: 04-4032 CIVIL TERM
DAVID W. GUTSHALL,
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE/CUSTODY
AND ALIMONY
AND
PRAECIPE TO WITHDRAW
REQUEST FOR ALIMONY PENDENTE LITE
UNDER SECTIONS 3701(A) AND 3702 OF THE DIVORCE
PETITION FOR ALIMONY PENDENTE LITE HEARING
CODE
To the prothonotary:
Kindly withdraw the Request for Alimony Pendente Lite and
Alimony Under Section 370l(a) and 3702 of the Divorce code count
in Defendant's answer filed on January 18, 2005 and Petition for
Alimony Pendente Lite Hearing filed on February 25, 2005
regarding the above captioned matter.
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KELLIE L. GUTSHALL,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
NO.: 04-4032 CIVIL TERM
DAVID W. GUTSHALL,
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE/CUSTODY
ATTORNEY VERIFICATION
The undersigned, Joseph D. Caraciolo,
Esquire, hereby
verifies and states that:
1. He is the attorney for the Defendant, David W. Gutshall;
2. He is authorized to make this verification on his behalf;
3. The facts set forth in the foregoing Petition are known to
him and not necessarily to his client;
4. The facts set forth in the foregoing Petition are true and
correct to the best of his knowledge, information and belief; and
5. He is aware that false statements herein are made subject
to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. 4904, relating to unsworn
falsification to authorities.
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
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NO. 04 - 4032 CIVIL
DAVID W. GUTSHALL,
Defendant
IN DIVORCE
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this
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resolved in accordance with a marriage settlement agreement
dated April 18, 2005, the appointment of the Master is vacated
and counsel can file a praecipe transmitting the record to the
Court requesting a final decree in divorce.
BY THE COURT,
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Attorney for Plaintiff
~oseph D. Caraciolo
Attorney for Defendant
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
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v.
NO. :
04-4032 CIVIL TERM
DAVID W. GUTSHALL,
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE/CUSTODY
MARRIAGE SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT, made this If _ day Of~_. 2005,
by and between KELLI L. GUTSHALL of Camp Hill, Cumberland County,
Pennsylvania, hereinafter referred to as Wife; and DAVID W.
GUTSHALL of New Cumberland, Cumberland County,
Pennsylvania,
hereinafter referred to as Husband, WITNESSETH THAT:
WHEREAS, Husband and Wife were married in September 16, 1989
in Cumberland County, pennsylvania; and
WHEREAS, Husband and Wife are bona fide res"idents of the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and have been so for at least the
past six months; and
WHEREAS, two (2) children were born of this marriage, being
Sara C. Gutshall, born April 14, 1990, and, Samuel L. Gutshall,
born May 3, 1992; and
WHEREAS, certain differences have arisen between the parties
hereto and, as a consequence, they have ceased living as Husband
and Wife since December 26, 2002; and
WHEREAS, it is the intention and purpose of this Agreement to
set forth the respective rights and duties of the parties while
they continue to live apart from each other and to settle all
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financial and property rights between them, their marital rights
and obligations, make an equitable distribution of their marital
property, and determine their rights to alimony, spousal support,
and all other matters which may be considered under the Divorce
Code; and
WHEREAS, the parties hereto have mutually entered into an
agreement for the division of their jointly owned assets, the
provisions for the liabilities they owe, and provisions for the
resolution of their mutual differences, after both have had full
and ample opportunity to consult with attorneys of their
respective choice, and the parties now wish to have that agreement
reduced to writing; and
WHEREAS, in preparing this Agreement and negotiations
contemporaneously therewith, Husband was represented by Joseph D.
Caraciolo, Esquire; and Wife, was represented by Barbara Sumple-
Sullivan, Esquire,
NOW THEREFORE, the parties, in consideration of the mutual
promises set forth hereinafter, and for other good and valuable
consideration, intending to be legally bound and to legally bind
their heirs, successors, assigns, and personal representatives, do
hereby covenant, promise, and agree as follows:
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ARTICLE I - SEPARATION
1.1 SeDaration.
It shall be lawful for Husband and Wife at
all times hereafter 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
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free
from any control,
restraint,
or
interference, direct or indirect, by each other.
Nei ther party
shall molest the other or compel or endeavor to compel the other
to cohabit 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 party of the lawfulness of the
causes leading to them living separate and apart.
1.2 Effect of Reconciliation.
This Agreement shall not be
deemed
to
have
been
waived
or
otherwise
affected
by a
reconciliation, cohabitation, or resumption of marital relations
between the parties.
The parties shall not be deemed to have
reconciled with the intention of' vi tiating or terminating this
Agreement unless they make such actions through a written
instrument, executed, and acknowledged in the same manner as this
Agreement.
ARTICLE II - DIVORCE
2 . 1 Divorce Action.
This Agreement is not predi,cated on
divorce.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, it is, in fact, agreed
and acknowledged between the parties that Wife has filed a divorce
action against Husband, and that both parties agree, as a
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condition to this agreement, to execute the necessary divorce
consents required by Section 3301(c) of the Divorce Code,
including the Waiver of Notice of Intent to Transmit Divorce
Decree, so as to rromptly finalize said action. It is warranted,
covenanted, and represented by Husband and Wife, each to the
other, that this Agreement is lawful and enforceable and this
warranty, covenant, and representation is made for the specific
purpose of inducing Husband and Wife to execute the Agreement.
Husband and Wife each knowingly and understandingly hereby waive
any and all possible claims that this Agreement is, for any
reason, illegal, or unenforceable in whole or in part. Husband
and Wife do each hereby warrant, covenant and agree that, in any
possible event, he and she are and shall forever be estopped from
asserting any illegality or unenforceability as to all or any part
of this Agreement.
2.2 Final Resolution. It is further specifically
understood and agreed that the provisions of this Agreement
relating to the equitable distribution of property of the parties
are accepted by each party as a final settlement for all purposes
whatsoever. Should either of the parties obtain a decree,
judgment, or order of separation or divorce in any other state,
country, or jurisdiction, each of the parties to this Agreement
hereby consents and agrees that this Agreement and all its
covenants shall not be affected in any way by any such separation
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and divorce; and that nothing in any such decree, judgment, order
or further modification or revision thereof shall alter, amend or
vary any term of this Agreement, whether or not either or both of
the parties should remarry, it being understood by and between the
parties that this Agreement shall survive and shall not be merged
into any decree, judgment or order of divorce or separation.
2.3 Incorooration of Aareement into Decree.
It
is
specifically agreed that a copy of this Agreement shall be
incorporated by reference into any divorce,
judgment or decree
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or whenever sought by either of the parties hereto.
Such
incorporation, however, shall not be regarded as a merger, it
being the intent of the parties to permit this Agreement to
survive any such judgment or decree.
ARTICLE III - EOUITABLE DISTRIBUTION OF MARITAL PROPERTY
3 . 1 Criteria of Distribution.
The parties have attempted
to divide their marital property in a manner which conforms to the
criteria set forth In Section 35D2 of the Pennsylvania Domestic
Relations
Code,
and
taking
into
account
the
following
considerations:
the length of the marriage; the prior marriages
of the parties; the age, health, station, amount and sources of
income, vocational skills, employability; estate[ liabilities, and
needs for each of the parties; the contribution of one party to
the education, training or increased earning power to the other
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party; the opportunity of each party for future acquisition of
capital assets and income; the sources of income of both parties,
including but not limited to medical, retirement, insurance or
other benefits; the contribution or dissipation of each party in
the acquisition, preservation, depreciation, or appreciation of
marital property, including the contribution of a party as a
homemaker; the value of the property set apart to each party; the
standard of living of the parties established during their
marriage; and the economic circumstances of each party, including
federal, state and local tax ramifications, at the time of the
division of the property is to become effective.
3.2 Satisfaction of Riahts of Eauitable Distribution. The
division of existing marital property is not intended by the
parties to constitute in any way a sale or exchange of assets. The
division of property under this Agreement shall be in full
satisfaction of all rights of equitable distribution of parties.
3.3 Relinauishment of Claims. Husband agrees to relinquish
all claims to arty assets that may be acquired by Wife prior to the
finalized divorce decree, and Wife agrees to relinquish all claims
to any assets that may be acquired by Husband prior to the
finalized divorce decree, except as may be otherwise set: forth
herein.
3.4 Personal and Household PrODertv. Husband and Wife do
hereby acknowledge that they have heretofore divided the non-
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mari tal and marital personal and household property, including,
but without limitation, jewelry, clothing, furniture, and other
assets. Husband agrees that all assets pr~sently in Wife's
possession shall be the sole ahd separate property of Wife. Wife
agrees that all assets presently in Husband's possession shall be
the sole and separate property of Husband. Each of the parties do
hereby specifically waive, release, renounce and forever abandon
whatever claims, if any, he or she may have with respect to any of
the above said items which are the sole and separate property of
the other.
3.5 Motor Vehicles. The parties acknowledge that there
were two marital vehicles being a 1997 Plymouth Voyager van and a
1983 Chevrolet Cheyenne truck. Since separation, Wife paid the
remaining encumbrance on the 1997 van to Members First Credit
Union in the amount of Four Thousand Two Hundred Twenty-nine
Dollars and 48/100 ($4,229.48). Husband transferred title of the
van to Wife and hereby releases any claims to the van or proceeds
thereof. Husband shall keep the truck as his sole and separate
property. Wife waives any and all claims to the truck, or the
proceeds therefrom.
3.6 Bank Accounts. At the time of separation, the parties
had interest in a joint checking account with Members First Bank.
The parties acknowledge that this financial account has been
mutually divided to the satisfaction of both parties as of the
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date of Beparation and is now Husband's sole property.
3.7 Pension. During the Marriage, Wife acquired a 401(k)
account, which account is held by Merril Lynch mutual (Account
Number 872-05622), a copy of this statement is attached hereto as
Exhibit A. The account is valued at $14,374.58 as of the date of
separation. Husband shall receive the total amount of $14,000.00
value as a rollover into a qualified retirement account. The
rollover shall occur by a Qualified Domestic Relations Order
prepared by cOLlnsel for Husband. Said rollover shall be completed
so as not to incur any tax or other liability for Wife. If Wife
is subject to any tax because of the rollover, Husband agrees to
indemnify and hold Wife harmless from any such cost or loss she
might incur. Husband agrees to take all steps necessary to
effectuate the rollover within thirty (30) days of this Agreement.
Wife hereby specifically waives any claim she may have
against any retirement of Husband, and acknowledges that Husband
may have a retirement plan or account to which the parties may
have contributed marital property over the course of the marriage.
Husband certifies that any such plan ha.d a value of less than
$1000.00 on the date of separation.
Each of the parties acknowledges, without the necessity of an
expert valuation, that retirement assets may prove to comprise a
substantial percentage of the entire marital estate. Nonetheless,
each party desires to effectuate the conditions of this paragraph
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and to waive and specifically releases any claim they may have as
to any retirement assets not disposed of in this Marriage
Settlement Agreement. Each party hereby further agrees to execute
immediately upon demand any documents as may be required by any
retirement plan adw.inistrator to confirm, coordinate, or
effectuate, said disposition of retirement accounts.
ARTICLE IV - DEBTS OF THE PARTIES
4.1 Debts. During the course of the marriage, Husband and
Wife have incurred certain bills and obligations and have amassed
a variety of debts. It is hereby agreed, without the necessity of
ascertaining for what purpose and to whose use each of the bills
were incurred, that, except as otherwise provided herein, both
parties are responsible for all such bills, obligations, and
debts. Husband' and Wife each agree to hold the other free and
harmless from any and all liability that may arise from any
outstanding bills, obligations, and debts incurred after the date
of separation, and further agree to indemnify and defend the other
from any claim regarding same. Both part ies agree that, in the
future, neither shall cause or permit to be charged to or against
the other any purchase which either of them may hereafter make and
shall not hereafter create any engagements, debts, or obligations
in the name of or against each other.
4.2 Spec~f~c Outstand~na Debts of Husband.
Husband agrees
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to accept sole responsibility for, and to hold Wi.fe free and
harmless from any and all liability which may arise from any
account or debt that is solely in Husband's name.
4.3 Specific Outstanctina Debts of Wife. Wife agrees to
accept sole responsibility for, and to hold Husband free and
harmless from any and all liability that may arise from any
account or debt that is solely in Wife's name.
ARTICLE V - ALIMONY AND SPOUSAL SUPPORT.
5.1 Alimonv. Pursuant to this Agreement of the parties,
each party waives any right they may have to seek alimony, alimony
pendente lite, spousal support, maintenance, or the like.
ARTICLE VI - MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS.
6.1 Attornevs Fees UPon Breach.
Each of the parties agrees
that should either of them be in breach of contract and fail to
comply with the terms of the Agreement herein the breaching party
shall be respDnsible for all court costs and attorney fees
reasonably necessary to enforce the Agreement.
6.2 Advice of Counsel.
The parties acknowledge that they
have been given full and fair opportunity to consult legal counsel
regarding the legal effect of this agreement. They acknowledge
and accept that this Agreement is, in the circumstances, fair and
equitable, that it is being entered into freely and voluntarily,
after having received such advice and with such knowledCje that
execution of this ACjreement is not the result of any duress or
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undue influence and that is not the result o,f any collusion or
improper or illegal agreement or agreements.
6.3 Counse~ Fees. Husband and Wife agrBe to be responsible
for their respective attorney fees. For purposes of contract
interpretation and for the purpose of resolving any ambiguity
herein, Husband and Wife agree that this Agreement was prepared
jointly by their respective attorneys.
6.4 Mutua~ Release. Husband and Wife each do hereby
mutually remise, release, quitclaim and forever discharge the
other and the estate of such other, for all times to come and for
all purposes whatsoever, of and from any and all right, title,
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 situate, which he or she now has or at any time
hereafter may have against such other, the estate of such other,
or any part thereof, whether arising out of any former acts,
contracts, engagements, or liabilities of such other as by way of
dower, curtesy, or dlaims in the nature of dower, curtesy, widow's
or widower's rights, family exemption, or similar allowance, 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 testamentary, or any other rights of a surviving spouse
to participate in a deceased spouse' S estate, whether arising
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under the laws of (al Pennsylvania, (b) any state, commonwealth,
or territory of the United States, or (c) any country. The
parties further release any claim to all rights which either party
may have or at' any time hereafter have for past, present, or
future spousal support or maintenance, alimony, alimony pendente
lite, counsel fees, costs or expenses, whether arising as a result
of the maritalielation or otherwise, except and only except, all
rights and agreements and obligations of whatsoever nature arising
or which may arise under this Agreement or for the breach of any
thereof.
It is the intention of Husband and Wife to give each
other by execution of this Agreement a full, complete and general
release with respect to any and all property of any kind of
nature, real or personal, not mixed, which the other now owns or
may hereafter acquire, except and only except, all rights and
agreements and obligations of whatsoever nature arising or which
may arise under this Agreement or for the breach of any thereof.
Both parties acknowledge that they have been advised that each may
have the right to assert a claim for spousal support, alimony,
alimony pendente lite, attorneys fees, costs and/or expenses.
Except as otherwise provided herein, each party hereby waives any
right to such economic claims ancillary to the divorce and accepts
the provisiol1s of this Agreement relating to these claims as a
final settlement for all purposes,
Pennsylvania Divorce Code.
as contemplated by the
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6.5 Warranties. Each party represents that they have not
heretofore incurred or contracted for any debt or liability or
obligations 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 or hold the other party
harmless from and against any and all such debts, liabilities or
obligations of ,each of them, including those for necessities,
except for the obligations arising but of this Agreement. Husband
and wife each warrant, covenants, represent and ~gree that ea6h
will, now at all times hereafter, save harmless and keep the other
indemnified from all debts, charges, and liabilities incurred by
the other after the execution date of this Agreement, except as is
otherwise specifically provided for by the terms of this Agreement
and that neither of them hereafter incur any liability whatsoever
for which the estate of the other may be liable.
6.6 Modification. No waiver or modification of any of the
terms of this Agreement shall be valid unless in writing and
signed by both parties, and no waiver of any enforcement claims
for breach or default shall be deemed a waiver of any subsequent
default of the same or similar nature.
6.7 Document Execution.
The parties agree that they will
promptly execute any and all written instruments, assignments,
releases f satisfactions, deeds 1 notes, or such other writings as
may be necessary or desirable for the proper implementation of
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this Agreement, and as their respective counsel
agree should be so executed in order to carry
effectively the' terms of this Agreement.
6.8 ' Governiria Law. This Agreement shall be construed in
accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania which
are in effect as of the execution date of this Agreement.
6.9 Bindina. This Agreement shall be binding and shall
inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective
heirs, executors, administrators, successors, and assigns.
6.10 Entire Aareement. This Agreement constitutes the
entire understanding of the parties and supersedes any and all
prior agreements and negotiations between them. There are no
representations or warranties other than those expressly set forth
shall mutually
out fully and
herein.
6.11 Severabili tv. If any term, condition, clause, section,
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
ll.greement, and in all other respects, this Agreement shall be
valid and continue in full force, effect and operation. Likewise,
the failure of any party to meet his or her obligation under any
one or mor~ of the articles and sections shall in no way void or
alter the remaining obligations of the parties. The parties
expressly represent that the headings of each paragraph are solely
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for purposes of convenience and are not to be construed as
controlling.
6.12 Eauitab1e Division. It is specifically understood and
agreed that this Agreement constitutes an equitable distribution
of property, both real and personal, which was legally and
beneficially acquired by Husband and Wife, or either of them,
during the marriage as contemplated by the Divorce Code of the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
6.13 Disclosure. The parties warrant
they have made a full disclosure of all
execution
Agreement and that
and represent that
assets prior to the
agreement was entered
of this
this
into in reliance upon that disclosure.
6.14 Effective Date. The effective date of this Aqreement
shall be the date upon which it is executed. This Agreement shall
be deemed to have been executed on the date the last party signing
it shall have signed.
6.15 Enforceabilitv and Consideration. This Agreement shall
survi ve any action for divorce and decree of divorce and shall
forever be binding and conclusive on the parties, and any
independent action may be brought, either at law or in equity, to
enforce the terms of the Agreement by either Husband or Wife until
it shall have been fully satisfied and performed. The
consideration for this contract and agreement is the mutual
benefi ts to be obtained by both of the parties hereto and the
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covenants and agreements of each of the parties to the other. The
adequacy of the consideration for all agreements herein contained
and stipulated, confessed and admitted by the parties, and the
parties intend to be legally bound hereby.
In the event either
party breached the aforesaid Agreement ,and it is determined
through appropriate legal action that the alleged party has so
breached the Agreement, the breaching party shall be responsible
for any and all attorney's fees as well as costs and expenses
associated with litigation incurred by the non-breaching party to
enforce this Agreement against the breaching party.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have SQ~ their hands
and seals the day and year first written above.
WITNESSED BY:
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COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
On this, theJ~ay Of~~)~
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2005, before me, the
undersigned officer, personally appeared Kelli L. Gutshall, known
to me or satisfactorily proven to be the person whose name is
subscribed to in the foregoing Marital Settlement Agreement, and
acknowledged that she executed the same for the purposes therein
contained.
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COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
On this, the/lf-l'-day of ~1.t1
2005, before me, the
undersigned officer, personally appeared David W. Gutshall, known
to me or satisfactorily proven to be the person whose name is
subscribed to in the foregoing Marital 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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Notarial Seal
Shelb~ A. Minich, Notary Public
Camp H1I.l ?oro. Cumberland County
My CommiSSion Expires Aug. 20, 2005
Member. Pennsylvania Ass,xiafion OfNotarJes
Barbara SlUllple-Sullivan, Esquire
Supreme Court #32317
549 Bridge Street
New Cumberland, P A 17070
(717) 774-1445
KELLI L GUTSHALL,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYL VANIA
v,
NO, 04-4032
DAVID W GUTSHALL,
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE
AFFIDA VlT OF CONSENT
1, A Complaint in Divorce under Section 3301(c) of the Divorce Code was filed on
August 13,2004,
2, The marriage of the Plaintiff and Defendant is irretrievably broken Ninety days
have elapsed since the 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
4, I understand that I may lose rights concerning alimony, division of property,
lawyer's fees or expenses in do not claim them before a divorce is granted,
5, I verity that the statements made in this affidavit are true and correct. I understand
that false statements are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa, C,S,A. Section 4904 relating to
unsworn falsification to authorities,
DATE: L.-j -\ '6-0S
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KELLI L GUTSHALL,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v,
NO, 04-4032
DAVID W GUTSHALL,
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE
WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REOUEST
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! do not claim them before a divorce is granted,
3, I understand that I will not be divorced until a divorce decree is entered by the
Court and that a copy of the decree will be sent to me immediately after it is filed with the
prothonotary,
I verifY that the statements made in this affidavit are true and correct. I understand that
false statement herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa,CS, 94904 relating to unsworn
falsification to authorities,
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KELLlE L. GUTSHALL,
Plaintiff,
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
vs,
: No, 04-4032 CIVIL TERM
DAVID W, GUTSHALL,
Defendant,
: CIVIL ACTION - AT LAW
: IN DIVORCE
DEFENDANT'S AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT
tINDER SECTION 3301(c) OF THE DIVORCE CODE
1. A complaint in divorce under Section 3301(c) of the Divorce Code was filed on
August 13,2004,
2. The marriage of the Plaintiff and the Defendant is irretrievably broken and ninety days
have elapsed from the date ofthe 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.
4, I verity that the statements made in this affidavit are true and correct. I understand
that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. S 4904 relating to
unsworn falsification to authorities.
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO.: 04-4032 CIVIL TERM
DAVID W. GUTSHALL,
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE/CUSTODY
THIS AGREEMENT,
IAGE SETT
made this d__
day of
2005,
by and between KELLI L. GUTSHALL of Camp Hill, Cumberland County,
Pennsylvania, hereinafter referred to as Wife; and DAVID W.
GUTSHALL of New Cumberland, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania,
hereinafter referred to as Husband, WITNESSETH THAT:
WHEREAS, Husband and Wife were married in September 16, 1989
in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania; and
WHEREAS, Husband and Wife are bona fide res'idents of the
Commonweal th of Pennsylvania and have been so for at: least the
past six months; and
WHEREAS, two (2) children were born of this marriage, being
Sara C. Gutshall, born April 14, 1990, and, Samuel L. Gutshall,
born May 3, 1992; and
WHEREAS, certain differences have arisen between the parties
hereto and, as a consequence, they have ceased living as Husband
and Wife since December 26, 2002; and
WHEREAS, it is the intention and purpose of this Agreement to
set forth the respective rights and duties of the parties while
they continue to live apart from each other and to settle all
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financial and property rights between them, their marital rights
and obligations, make an equitable distribution of their marital
property, and determine their rights to alimony, spousal support,
and all other matters which may be considered under the Divorce
Code; and
WHEREAS, the parties hereto have mutually entered into an
agreement for the division of their jointly owned assets, the
provisions for the liabilities they owe, and provisions for the
resolution of their mutual differences, after both have had full
and ample opportunity to consult with attorneys of their
respective choice, and the parties now wish to have that agreement
reduced to writing; and
WHEREAS, in preparing this Agreement and negotiations
contemporaneously therewith, Husband was represented by Joseph D.
Caraciolo, Esquire; and Wife, was represented by Barbara Sumple-
Sullivan, Esquire,
NOW THEREFORE, the parties, in consideration of the mutual
promises set forth hereinafter, and for other good and valuable
consideration, intending to be legally bound and to legally bind
their heirs, successors, assigns, and personal representatives, do
hereby covenant, promise, and agree as follows:
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ARTICLE I - SEPARATION
1.1 Seoaration. It shall be lawful for Husband and Wife at
all times hereafter 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, restraint, or
interference, direct or indirect, by each other. Nei ther party
shall molest the other or compel or endeavor to compel the other
to cohabit 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 party of the lawfulness of the
causes leading to them living separate and apart.
1.2 Effect of Reconciliation. This Agreement shall not be
deemed to have been waived or otherwise affected by a
reconciliation, cohabitation, or resumption of marital relations
between the parties. The parties shall not be deemed to have
reconciled with the intention of vitiating or terminating this
Agreement unless they make such actions through a written
instrument, executed, and acknowledged in the same manner as this
Agreement.
ARTICLE II - DIVORCE
2.1 Divorce Action. This Agreement is not predicated on
divorce. Notwithstanding the foregoing, it is, in fact, agreed
and acknowledged between the parties that Wife has filed a divorce
action against Husband, and that both parties agree, as a
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condi tion to this agreement, to execute the necessary divorce
consents required by Section 330l(c) of the Divorce Code,
including the Waiver of Notice of Intent to Transmit Divorce
Decree, so as to promptly finalize said action. It is warranted,
covenanted, and represented by Husband and Wife, each to the
other, that this Agreement is lawful and enforceable and this
warranty, covenant, and representation is made for the specific
purpose of inducing Husband and Wife to execute the Agreement.
Husband and Wife each knowingly and understandingly hereby waive
any and all possible claims that this Agreement ,is, for any
reason, illegal, or unenforceable in whole or in part. Husband
and Wife do each hereby warrant, covenant and agree that, in any
possible event, he and she are and shall forever be estopped from
asserting any illegality or unenforceability as to all or any part
of this Agreement.
2.2 Final Resolution. It is further specifically
understood and agreed that the provisions of this Agreement
relating to the equitable distribution of property of the parties
are accepted by each party as a final settlement for 'all purposes
whatsoever. Should either of the parties obtain a decree,
judgment, or order of separation or divorce in any other state,
country, or jurisdiction, each of the parties to this Agreement
hereby consents and agrees that this Agreement and all its
covenants shall not be affected in any way by any such separation
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and divorce; and that nothing in any such decree, judgment, order
or further modification or revision thereof shall alter, amend or
vary any term of this Agreement, whether or not either or both of
the parties should remarry, it being understood by and between the
parties that this Agreement shall survive and shall not be merged
into any decree, judgment or order of divorce or separation.
2.3 IncorPoration of Aareement into Decree.
It
is
specifically agreed that a copy of this Agreement shall be
incorporated by reference into any divorce, judgment or decree
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or whenever sought by either of the parties hereto.
Such
incorporation, however, shall not be regarded as a merger, it
being the intent of the parties to permit this Agreement to
survive any such judgment or decree.
ARTICLE III - EOUITABLE DISTRIBUTION OF MARITAL PROPERTY
3.1 Criteria of Distribution.
The parties have attempted
to divide their marital property ,in a manner which conforms to the
cri teria set forth in Section 3502 of the Pennsylvania Domestic
Relations
Code,
and
taking
into
account
the
following
considerations:
the length of the marriage; the prior marriages
of the parties; the age, health, station, amount and sources of
income, vocational skills, employability; estate, liabilities, and
needs for each of the parties; the contribution of one party to
the education, training or increased earning power to the other
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party; the opportunity of each party for future acquisition of
capital assets and income; the sources of income of both parties,
including but not limited to medical, retirement, insurance or
other benefits; the contribution or dissipation of each party in
the acquisition, preservation, depreciation, or appreciation of
marital property, including the contribution of a party as a
homemaker; the value of the property set apart to each party; the
standard of living of the parties established during their
marriage; and the economic circumstances of each party, including
federal, state and local tax ramifications, at the time of the
division of the property is to become effective.
3.2 Satisfaotion of Riahts of Eauitable Distribution. The
division of existing marital property is not intended by the
parties to constitute in any way a sale or exchange of assets. The
division of property under this Agreement shall be in full
satisfaction of all rights of equitable distribution of parties.
3.3 Relinauishment of Claims. Husband agrees to relinquish
all claims to any assets that may be acquired by Wife prior to the
finalized divorce decree, and Wife agrees to relinquish all claims
to any assets that may be acquired by Husband prior to the
finalized divorce decree, except as may be otherwise set forth
herein.
3.4 Personal and Household Prooertv. Husband and Wife do
hereby acknowledge that they have heretofore divided the non-
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marital and marital personal and household property, including,
but without limitation, jewelry, clothing, furniture, and other
assets. Husband agrees that all assets presently in Wife's
possession shall be the sole and separate property of Wife. Wife
agrees that all assets presently in Husband's possession shall be
the sole and separate property of Husband. Each of the parties do
hereby specifically waive, release, renounce and forever abandon
whatever claims, if any, he or she may have with respect to any of
the above said items which are the sole and separate property of
the other.
3.5 Motor Vehicles. The parties acknowledge that there
were two marital vehicles being a 1997 Plymouth Voyager van and a
1983 Chevrolet Cheyenne truck. Since separation, Wife paid the
remaining encumbrance on the 1997 van to Members First Credit
Union in the amount of Four Thousand Two Hundred Twenty-nine
Dollars and 48/100 \$4,229.48). Husband transferred title of the
van to Wife and hereby releases any claims to the van or proceeds
thereof. Husband shall keep the truck as his sole and separate
property. Wife waives any and all claims to the truck, or the
proceeds therefrom.
3.6 Bank Accounts. At the time of separation, the parties
had interest in a joint checking account with Members First Bank.
The parties acknowledge that this financial account has been
mutually divided to the satisfaction of, both parties as of the
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date of ~eparation and is now Husband's sole property.
3.7 Pension. During the Marriage, Wife acquired a 401(k)
account, which account is held by Merril Lynch mutual (Account
Number 872-05622), a copy of this statement is attached hereto as
Exhibit A. The account is valued at $14,374.58 as of the date of
separation. Husband shall receive the total amount of $14,000.00
value as a rollover into a qualified retirement account. The
rollover shall occur by a Qualified Domestic Relations Order
prepared by counsel for Husband. Said rollover shall be completed
so as not to incur any tax or other liability for Wife. If Wife
is subject to any tax because of the rollover, Husband agrees to
indemni fy and hold Wife harmless from any such cost or loss she
might incur. Husband agrees to take all steps necessary to
effectuate the rollover within thirty (30) days of this Agreement.
Wife hereby specifically waives any claim she may have
against any retirement of Husband, and acknowledges that Husband
may have a retirement pl'an or account to which the parties may
have contributed marital property over the course of the marriage.
Husband certifies that any such plan had a value of less than
$1000.00 on the date of separation.
Each of the parties acknowledges, without the necessity of an
expert valuation, that retirement assets may prove to comprise a
substantial percentage of the entire marital estate. Nonetheless,
each party desires to effectuate the conditions of this paragraph
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and to waive and specifically releases any claim they may have as
to any retirement assets not disposed of in this Marriage
Settlement Agreement. Each party hereby further agrees to execute
immediately upon demand any documents as may be required by any
retirement plan administrator to confirm, coordinate, or
effectuate, said disposition of retirement accounts.
ARTICLE IV - DEBTS OF THE PARTIES
4.1 Debts. During the course of the marriage, Husband and
Wife have incurred certain bills and obligations and have amassed
a variety of debts. It is hereby agreed, without the necessity of
ascertaining for what purpose and to whose use each of the bills
were incurred, that, except as otherwise provided herein, both
parties are responsible for all such bills, obligations, and
debts. Husband and Wife each agree to hold the other free and
harmless from any and all liability that may arise from any
outstanding bills, obligations, and debts incurred after the date
of separation, and further agree to indemnify and defend the other
from any claim regarding same. Both parties agree that, in the
future, neither shall cause or permit to be charged to or against
the other any purchase which either of them may hereafter make and
shall not hereafter create any engagements, debts, or obligations
in the name of or against each other.
4.2 SDeci:fic Outstanctina Debts of Husband.
Husband agrees
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to accept sole responsibility for, and to hold Wife free and
harmless from any and all liability which may arise from any
account or debt that is solely in Husband's name.
4.3 Snecific Outstandina Debts of Wife. Wife agrees to
accept sole responsibility for, and to hold Husband free and
harmless from any and all liability that may arise from any
account or debt that is solely in Wife's name.
ARTICLE V - ALIMONY AND SPOUSAL SUPPORT.
S.l Alimonv. Pursuant to this Agreement of the parties,
each party waives any right they may have to seek alimony, alimony
pendente lite, spousal support, maintenance, or the like.
ARTICLE VI - MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS.
6.1 Attornevs Fees unon Breach. Each of the parties agrees
that should either of them be in breach of contract and fail to
comply with the terms of the Agreement herein the breaching party
shall be responsible for all court costs and attorney fees
reasonably necessary to enforce the Agreement.
6.2 Advice of Counsel. The parties acknowledge that they
have been given full and fair opportunity to consult legal counsel
regarding the legal effect of this agreemeht. They acknowledge
and accept that this Agreement is, in the circumstances, fair and
equitable, that it is being entered into freely and voluntarily,
after having received such advice and with such knowledge that
execution of this Agreement is not the result of any duress or
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undue influence and that is not the result of any collusion or
improper or illegal agreement or agreements.
6.3 Counsel Fees. Husband and Wife agr.ee to be responsible
for their respective attorney fees. For purposes of contract
interpretation and for the purpose of resolving any ambiguity
herein, Husband and Wife agree that this Agreement' was prepared
jointly by their respective attorneys.
6.4 Mutual Release. Husband and Wife each do hereby
mutually remise, release, quitclaim and forever discharge the
other and the estate of such other, for all times to come and for
all purposes whatsoever, of and from any and all right, title,
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 situate, which he or she now has or at any time
hereafter may have against such other, the estate of such other,
or any part thereof, whether arising out of any former acts,
contracts, engagements, or liabilities of such other as by way of
dower, curtesy, or claims in the nature of dower, curtesy, widow's
or widower's rights, family exemption, or similar allowance, 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 testamentary, or any other rights of a surviving spouse
to participate in a deceased spouse's estate, whether arising
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under the laws of (a) Pennsylvania, (b) any state, commonwealth,
or territory of the United States, or (c) any country. The
parties further release any claim to all rights which either party
may have or at' any time hereafter have for past, present, or
future spousal support or maintenance, alimony, alimony pendente
lite, counsel fees, costs or expenses, whether arising as a result
of the marital relation or otherwise, except and only except, all
rights and agreements and obligations of whatsoever nature arising
or which may arise under this Agreement or for the breach of any
thereof. It is the intention of Husband and Wife to give each
other by execution of this Agreement a full, complete and general
release with respect to any and all property of any kind of
nature, real or personal, not mixed, which the other now owns or
may hereafter acquire, except and only except, all rights and
agreements and obligations of whatsoever nature arising or which
may arise under this Agreement or for the breach of any thereof.
Both parties acknowledge that they have been advised that each may
have the right to assert a claim for spousal support, alimony,
alimony pendente lite, attorneys fees, costs and/or expenses.
Except as otherwise provided herein, each party hereby waives any
right to such economic claims ancillary to the divorce and accepts
the provisions of this Agreement relating to these claims as a
final settlement for all purposes,
Pennsylvania Divorce Code.
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6.5 Warranties. Each party represents that they have not
heretofore incurred or contracted for any debt or liability or
obligations 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 or hold the other party
harmless from and against any and all such debts, .liabili ties or
obligations of each of them, including those for necessities,
except for the obligations arising out of this Agreement. Husband
and Wife each warrant, covenants, represent and agree that each
will, now at all times hereafter, save harmless and keep the other
indemnified from all debts, charges, and liabilities incurred by
the other after the execution date of this Agreement, except as is
otherwise specifically provided for by the terms of this Agreement
and that neither of them hereafter incur any liability whatsoever
for which the estate of the other may be liable.
6.6 Modification. No waiver or modification of any of the
terms of this Agreement shall be valid unless in writing and
signed by both parties, and no waiver of any enforcement claims
for breach or default shall be deemed a waiver of any subsequent
default of the same or similar nature.
6.7 Document 'Execution,
The parties agree that they will
promptly execute any and all written instruments, assignments,
releases f satisfactions, deeds, notes, or such other wii tings as
may be necessary or desirable for the proper implementation of
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this Agreement, and as their respective counsel
agree should be so executed in order to 'carry
effectively the'terms of this Agreement.
6.8 'Goverhiha Law. This Agreement shall be construed in
accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania which
are in effect as of the execution date of this Agreement.
6.9 Bindina. This Agreement shall be binding and shall
inure to the benefit of th~ parties hereto and their respective
heirs, executors, administrators, successors, and assigns.
6.10 ~ntire Aareement. This Agreement constitutes the
entire understanding of the parties and supersedes any and all
prior agreements and negotiations between them. There are no
representations or warranties other than those expressly set forth
shall mutually
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herein.
6.11 Severabilitv. If any term, condition, clause, section,
or provision of this Agreement shil-ll 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. Likewise,
the failure of any party to meet his or her obligation under any
one or more of the articles and sections shall in no way void or
alter the remaining obligations of the parties. The parties
expressly represent that the headings of each paragraph are solely
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for purposes of convenience and are not to be cohstrued as
controlling.
6.12 Eauitable Division. It is specifically understood and
agreed that this Agreement constitutes an equitable distribution
of property, both real and personal, which' was legally and
beneficially acquired by Husband and Wife, or either of them,
during the marriage as contemplated by the Divorce Code of the
Cowmonwealth of Pennsylvania.
6.13 Disclosure. The parties warrant and represent that
they have made a full disclosure of all assets prior to the
execution of this Agreement and that this agreement was entered
into in reliance upon that disclosure.
6.14 Effective Date. The effective date of this Agreement
shall be the date upon which it is executed. This Agreement shall
be deemed to have been executed on the date the last party signing
it shall have signed.
6.15 Enforceabilitv and Consideration. This Agreement shall
survive any action for divorce and decree of divorce and shall
forever be binding and conclusive on the parties, and any
independent action may be brought, either at law or in equity, to
enforce the terms of the Agreement by either Husband or Wife until
it shall have been fully satisfied and performed. The
consideration for this contract and agreement is the mutual
benefits to be obtained by both of the parties hereto and the
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covenants and agreements of each of the parties to the other. The
adequacy of the consideration for all agreements herein contained
and stipulated, confessed and admitted by the parties, and the
parties intend to be legally bound hereby.
In the event either
party breached the aforesaid Agreement ,and it is determined
through appropriate legal action that the alleged party has so
breached the Agreement, the breaching party shall be responsible
for any and all attorney's fees as well as costs and expenses
associated with litigation incurred by the non-breaching party to
enforce this Agreement against the breaching party.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have set their hands
and seals the day and year first written above.
WITNESSED BY:
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On this, the I 21tday ofQfll1.& 2005, before me, the
undersigned officer, personally appeared Kelli L. Gutshall, known
to me or satisfactorily proven to be the person whose name is
subscribed to in the foregoing Marital Settlement JI.greement, and
acknowledged that she executed the same for the purposes therein
contained.
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On this, theJ!L day of -o/itJ
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undersigned officer, personally appeared David W. Gutshall, known
to me or satisfactorily proven to be the person whose name is
subscribed to in the foregoing Marital 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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Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
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NO, 04-4032
DAVID W, GUTSHALL,
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE I CUSTODY
PRAECIPE TO TRANSMIT RECORD
To the Prothonotary:
Transmit the record, together with the following information, to the court for entry of a
divorce decree:
1. Ground for Divorce: Irretrievable breakdown under 3301(c) of the Divorce
Code,
2, Date and manner of service of the complaint: United States Mail, Certified
Mail, Restricted Delivery on August 19, 2004.
3, Date of execution ofthe affidavit of consent required by 3301(c) of the Divorce
Code: by Plaintiff April 18, 2005; by Defendant April 16, 2005,
4, Related claims pending: All matters have been resolved between the parties
pursuant to the Marital Settlement Agreement dated April 18 2005 and incorporated, but
not merged, into the Decree, See paragraph 2.3, page 5 ofthe greement.
Dated: May~, 2005
5, Date Plaintiffs Waiver of Notice in 3301(c) Di orce filed with Prothonotary:
April 22, 2005. Date Defendant's Waiver of Noticein 330 c) 'vorce was filed with
Prothonotary: May 11, 2005.
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Barbara Sumple-Sullivan, Esquire
549 Bridge Street
New Cumberland, P A 17070-1931
(717) 774-1445
Supreme Court ID #32317
Attorney for Plaintiff
Barbara Sumple-SuIlivan, Esquire
Supreme Court #323 I7
549 Bridge Street
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KELLI L. GUTSHALL,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v,
NO, 04-4032
DAVID W, GUTSHALL,
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE / CUSTODY
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Barbara Sump Ie-Sullivan, Esquire, do hereby certify that on this date, I served a true
and correct copy ofthe foregoing Praecipe to Transmit Record, in the above-captioned matter
upon the following individual by first class mail, postage prepaid, addressed as follows:
Joseph D. caraciolo, Esquire
2108 Market Street, Aztec Building
Camp Hill, Pennsylvania 17011
DATED: May 10, 2005
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THE COURT RETAINS JURISDICTION OF THE FOLLOWING CLAIMS WHICH HAVE
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Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYL VANIA
v.
: NO.: 04-4032 CIVIL TERM
DAVID W. GUTSHALL,
Defendant
QUALIFIED DOMESTIC RELATIONS ORDER
DIVIDING THE DURANCO INC. PIS PLAN
STIPULATION OF QUALIFIED DOMESTIC RELATIONS ORDER
WHEREAS, this court has jurisdiction over petitioner and respondent and the subject
matter of this Order; and
WHEREAS, petitioner, respondent, and the Court intend that this Order shall be a
Qualified Domestic Relations Order (hereinafter referred to as a "QDRO" as that term is used in
the Retirement Equity Act of 1984); and
WHEREAS, petitioner and respondent have stipulated that the Court shall enter this
Order.
WHEREAS, the Participant and the Alternate Payee have agreed to the division of
marital property, which agreement provides for the entry of a Qualified Domestic Relations
Order pursuant to Section 4l4(p) of the Internal Revenue Code, as amended, to provide for the
diVision and disposition of a portion of the Paiticipani's benefit.; under the Plan and to grant to
the Alternate Payee rights to such benefits in such amount and on the terms and conditions
prescribed in this Order and in the Plan; and
WHEREAS, this assignment of benefits does not require the Plan to provide any type or
form of benefit, or any option, not otherwise provided under the Plan as determined under
Section 414(P) of the Internal Revenue Code; this assignment does not require the Plan to
provide increased benefits (determined on the basis of actuarial value); and this assignment does
not require the Plan to provide benefits to the Alternate Payee which are required to be paid to
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another alternate payee under another order previously determined to be a qualified domestic
. relations order.
1. As used in this Order, the following terms shall apply:
(a) "Participant" shall mean the Plaintiff, Kelli 1. Gutshall, whose current
mailing address is: 284 Redwood Lane, Carlisle, Cumberland County,
Pennsylvania, 17013, who was born on February 24, 1967, and whose Social
Security Number is 201-52-1422, and has been employed by Doranco, Inc, a
participant in the Doranco Inc. profit sharing Plan (defined below the "plan").
(b) "Alternate Payee" shall mean the Defendant, David W. Gutshall, whose
current mailing address is 39 Meadowbrook Court, New Cumberland,
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, 17070, who was born on : July 22, 1952, and
whose Social Security Number is 165-38-1485. The Alternate Payees is the
Husband of the Participant.
(c) "Plan" shall mean the Doranco Inc profit sharing plan.
(d) "Plan Administrator" shall mean Doranco Inc., 3906 Market Street, Camp
Hill, Peunsylvania, 17011.
2. Participant and Alternate Payee were married on September 16, 1989, were
separated on December 26, 2002, and divorced on May 17, 2005 in Cumberland County,
Pennsylvania.
3. Alternate Payee is awarded $14,000.00 in one lump sum payment from the
Participant's vested account balance under the Plan as his sole and separate property,
4. Alternate Payee's interest in the Plan shall be limited to $14,000.00 of the
Participant's vested account balance.
5. The Plan is hereby ordered to pay the Alternate Payee's Benefit to the Alternate
Payee in a lump sum, equal to the value described in paragraph four (4) above.
6. The distribution shall be made as soon as is administratively feasible and in a
manner that is not inconsistent with the terms of the Plan. As herein referred to, the "Valuation
Date" shall mean the last business day of the calendar month or such other day as the Plan
Administrator may determine. To satisfy the provision of this Order, the Plan is ordered to
liquidate, at the discretion of the Plan Administrator, sufficient assets from any and all of the
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investment funds of the Participant's Plan account to pay the Alternate Payee's Benefit to the
Alternate Payee.
7. If the Alternate Payee should die prior to receiving a disbursement of his total
benefit in the Plan, the remaining unpaid benefit, if any, shall be payable as provided in the Plan
as a death benefit to the Alternate Payee's estate.
S. In the case of the Participant's death. 1he Alternate Payee shall not be treated as
the Participant's spouse under the Plan, but shaH receive only the amount as described herein.
9. The Alternate Payee prior to receipt of payment shaH complete and file with the
Plan a federal and/or state income tax withholding form.
10. The Participant shaH cause a copy of this Order to be served on the Plan
Administrator for the Plan forthwith. This Order shall remain in effect until further order of this
Court.
11. Nothing contained in this Order shaH be construed to require any Plan or Plan
administrator:
(a) To provide to the Alternate Payee any type or form of benefit or any
option not otherwise available to the Participant under the Plan;
(b) To provide to the Alternate Payee increased benefits (determined on the
basis of actuarial value) 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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12. In the event the Plan Administrator of the Plan does not approve the form of this
Order, then each party shaH cooperate and do all things reasonably necessary to devise a form of
Order acceptable to the Plan Administrator.
13. This Court retains jurisdiction to enforce, revise, modify, or amend this Order
insofar as is necessary to establish or maintain its qualifications as a QDRO, provided, however,
neither this Order nOf any subsequent rt'vision, modification, or amendment shall require the
Plan to provide any form or amount of benefits not otherwise provided by the Plan.
WHEREFORE, it is intended that this Order shaH qualify as a Qualified Domestic
Relations Order under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 and Section
414(p) of the Internal Revenue Code, as amended. The Court retains jurisdiction to amend this
Order as might be necessary to establish or to maintain its status as a Qualified Domestic
Relations Order.
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DAVID W. GUTSHALL,
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. Stipulation of Qualified Domestic Relations Order is hereby approved as an ORDER of this
Court. The parties are directed to comply with aH the terms and conditions of the Stipulation.
BY THE COURT:
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~a SUI''1ple-Sul'ivan (Attorney tlX Plaintiff)
549 Bridge Street, New Cumberland, Pennsylvania 17070-1931
~ph D. Caraciolo (Attorney for Defendant)
2108 Market Street, Camp Hill, Pennsylvania 17011
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