HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-3130Barbara Sumple-Sullivan, Esquire
Supreme Court #32317
549 Bridge Street
New Cumberland, PA 17070
(717) 774-1445
LAURIE M. EGGLESTON,
Plaintiff
WILLIAM H. EGGLESTON,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: NO. C)I-,.¢12D
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: IN DIVORCE
NOTICE TO DEFEND AND CLAIM RIGHTS
YOU HAVE BEEN SUED IN COURT, if you wish to defend against the claims set forth
in the following pages, you must take prompt action. You are warned that if you fail to do so the
case may proceed without you and a decree of divorce or annulment may be entered against you
by the Court. A judgement 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 of the 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 DIVORCE OR ANNULMENT IS GRANTED,
YOU MAY LOSE THE RIGHT TO CLAIM ANY OF THEM.
YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU DO
NOT HAVE A LAWYER OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE
OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP.
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Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
(717) 249-3166
Barbara Sumple-Sullivan, Esquire
Supreme Court #32317
549 Bridge Street
New Cumberland, PA 17070
(717) 774-1445
LAURIE M. EGGLESTON,
Plaintiff
WILLIAM H. EGGLESTON,
Defendant
: 1N THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
:
: NO. Or. 3,1.30 ~ ~ff~,~-~
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE
COMPLAINT IN DIVORCE
1. Plaintiff is Laurie M. Eggleston, an adult individual residing at 910 Wakefield
Avenue, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17055.
2. Defendant is William H. Eggleston, an adult individual residing at 910 Wakefield
Avenue, Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17055.
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 April 7, 1979 in Atlanta, Georgia.
5. There are four (4) children born of this marriage with only one child being a minor,
namely, lan W. Eggleston, born September 20, 1986.
6. The parties separated on May 3, 2001.
7. There was a prior action for divorce or annulment between the parties, filed in 1998
in Cumberland County by Plaintiff, which action was withdrawn in March of 1999.
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. Plaintiff has been advised that counseling is available and that Plaintiff has the right
to request that the court require the parties to participate in counseling.
10.
COUNT I -DIVORCE
NO FAU!,T
The averments in paragraphs 1 through 9, inclusive, of Plaintiffs Complaint are
incorporated herein by reference thereto.
1 l. 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
§ 3301 of the Pennsylvania Divorce Code.
12.
INDIGNITIES
The averments in paragraphs 1 through 11, inclusive of Plaintiffs Complaint are
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incorporated herein by reference thereto.
13. Plaintiff is the innocent and injured party, and Defendant has offered such indignities
to the person of the Plaintiff and has been mentally cruel to her so as to make her life burdensome
and her condition intolerable, in violation of the marriage vows and of the laws of the
Commonwealth.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff requests this Court to enter a decree in divome in accordance with
the Pennsylvania Divorce Code.
COUNT 1!
EQUITABI,E DISTRIBUTION
14. The averments in paragraphs 1 through 13 of Plaintiffs Complaint are incorporated
herein by reference thereto.
15. The Plaintiffrequests 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.
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16.
CO~
SUPPORT, ALIMONY PENDENTE LITE AND ALIMONY
The averments in paragraphs 1 through 15, inclusive, of Plaintiffs Complaint are
incorporated herein by reference thereto.
17. Plaintiff requires reasonable support to adequately sustain herself with the standard
of living established during the marriage.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiffrequests an award of Support, Alimony and Alimony Pendente Lite.
18.
COUNT IV
ATTORNEY'S FEES AND COSTS
The averments in paragraphs 1 through 17, inclusive, of Plaintiffs Complaint are
incorporated herein by reference thereto.
19. Plaintiff is unable to sustain herself during the course of this litigation and has
employed Barbara Sumple-Sullivan, Esquire as counsel, but is unable to pay the necessary and
reasonable attorney's fees for said counsel, and the necessary and reasonable costs and expenses.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff requests an award of counsel's fees and expenses.
IVHEREFORE, Plaintiff, Laurie M. Eggleston, prays this Honorable Court to enter
judgment:
A.
Awarding Plaintiff a decree in divorce;
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Awarding Plaintiff support, alimony and alimony pendente lite;
C. Awarding Plaintiff counsel fees, costs and expenses;
D. Equitably distributing the marital property; and
E. Awarding other relief as the Court deems just and ~rsonable.
Dated:May~/¢ ,2001 //' ~/~/'~
t/ Barbara Sumple-Sullivan, Esquire
Attorney for Plaintiff
549 Bridge Street
New Cumberland, PA 17070-1931
(717) 774-1445
Supreme Court I.D. No. 32317
Barbara Sumple-Sullivan, Esquire
Supreme Court #32317
549 Bridge Street
New Cumberland, PA 17070
(717) 774-1445
LAURIE M. EGGLESTON,
Plaimiff
WILLIAM H. EGGLESTON,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: NO. o/- 3130
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: 1N DIVORCE
P, FFIDAVIT 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 unswom falsification to authorities.
Dated: ~~ ~
,2001
AURIE M. EGGLE~ON
Barbara Sumple-Sullivan, Esquire
Supreme Court #32317
549 Bridge Street
New Cumberland, PA 17070
(717) 774-1445
LAURIE M. EGGLESTON,
Plaintiff
WILLIAM H. EGGLESTON,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: NO.
:
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: IN DIVORCE
VERIFICATION
I, Laurie M. Eggleston, hereby certify that the facts set forth in the foregoing
COMPLAINT IN DIVORCE are tree and correct to the best of my knowledge, information and
belief. I understand that any false statements made herein are subject to penalties of 18 Pa. C.S.A.
Section 4904 relating to unswom falsification to authorities.
Dated: ~/~c ,~ ,2001
Laurie M. Eggleston
Barbara Sumple-Sullivan, Esquire
Supreme Court #32317
549 Bridge Street
New Cumberland, PA 17070
(717) 774-1445
LAURIE M. EGGLESTON,
Plaintiff
Vo
WILLIAM H. EGGLESTON,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
:
: NO. 01-3130
:
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: IN DIVORCE
AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE
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. 7000 0600 0028 3892 5022, Remm Receipt Requested, on the above-
named Defendant, William H. Eggleston, on May 29, 2001 at Defendant's place of
employment: c/o Wanco, Inc., 5870 Tennyson Street, Arvada, Colorado 80003. Said
Complaint was served at Defendant's office and signed for by his agem or person at the time
being in charge pursuant to Rule 1930.4 of the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure. 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, information and belief. I understand that any false statements made herein are
subject to penalties of 18 Pa. C.S.A. §4904 relating to unswo~.r~ ~to authorities.
Dated: June 6, 2001
Barbara Sumple-Sullivan, Esquire
549 Bridge Street
New Cumberland, PA 17070-1931
(717)-774-1445
Supreme Court ID #32317
Attorney for Plaintiff
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EXHIBIT "A"
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Johnson, Duffle, Stewart & Weidner
By: Keirsten W, Davidson
I.D. No. 78243
301 Market Street
P. O. Box 109
Lemoyne, Pennsylvania 17043-0109
(717) 761-4540
Attorneys for Defendant
LAURIE M. EGGLESTON,
Plaintiff
V.
WILLIAM H. EGGLESTON,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 01-3130 CIVIL TERM
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE
AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT
1. A Complaint in divorce under Section 3301(c) of the Divorce Code was filed on May 22, 2001.
2. The marriage of Plaintiff and Defendant is irretrievably broken and ninety days have elapsed
from the date of filing and service of the Complaint.
3. I consent to the entry of a final decree in divorce after service of notice of intention to request
entry of the decree.
4. I have been advised of the availability of marriage counseling, understand that the Court
maintains a list of marriage counselors and that I may request the Court require my spouse and I to
participate in counseling and, being so advised, I do not request that the Court require that my spouse and I
participate in counseling prior to the divorce becoming final.
I verify that the statements made in this Affidavit are true and correct. I understand that false
statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18Pa. C.S. {}4904 relating to unsworn falsification to
authorities.
Date: ~' 30 '~Oc:,~
:161896
Laurie M. Eggleston, Plaintiff
Johnson, Duffle, Stewart & Weidner
By: K¢irstcn W. Davidson
I.D. No. 78243
301 Market Street
P. O. Box 109
Lemoyne, Pennsylvania 17043-0109
(717) 761-4540
Attorneys for Defendant
LAURIE M. EGGLESTON,
Plaintiff
V.
WILLIAM H. EGGLESTON,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 01-3130 CIVIL TERM
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE
WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO
REQUEST ENTRY OF A DIVORCE DECREE
UNDER SECTION 330'1(C) OF THE DIVORCE CODE
consent to the entry of a final decree in divorce without notice.
2. I understand that I may lose rights concerning alimony, division of property, lawyer's fees or
expenses if I do not claim them before a divorce is granted.
3. I understand that I will not be divorced until a divorce decree is entered by the Court and that
a copy of the decree will be sent to me immediately after it is filed with the Prothonotary.
I verify that the statements made in this Waiver are true and correct. I understand that false
statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18Pa. C.S. §4904 relating to unsworn falsification to
authorities.
Laurie M. Eg~eston, Plaintiff
Johnson, Duffle, Stewart & Weidner
By: Keirsten W. Davidson
I.D. No. 78243
301 Market Street
P. O. Box 109
Lemoyne, Pennsylvania 17043-0109
(717) 761-4540
Attorneys for Defendant
LAURIE M. EGGLESTON,
Plaintiff
V,
WILLIAM H. EGGLESTON,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 0%3130 CIVIL TERM
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE
AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT
1. A Complaint in divorce under Section 3301 (c) of the Divorce Code was filed on May 22, 2001.
2. The marriage of Plaintiff and Defendant is irretrievably broken and ninety days have elapsed
from the date of filing and service of the Complaint.
3. I consent to the entry of a final decree in divorce after service of notice of intention to request
entry of the decree.
4. I have been advised of the availability of marriage counseling, understand that the Court
maintains a list of marriage counselors and that I may request the Court require my spouse and I to
participate in counseling and, being so advised, I do not request that the Court require that my spouse and I
participate in counseling prior to the divorce becoming final.
I verify that the statements made in this Affidavit are true and correct. I understand that false
statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. §4904 relating to unsworn falsification to
authorities.
Date:
:161896
William H. Eggleston, Defendant
Johnson, Duffle, Stewart & Weidner
By: Keirsten W. Davidson
I.D. No. 78243
301 Market Street
P. O. Box 109
Lemoyne, Pennsylvania 17043 -0109
(717) 761-4540
Attorneys for Defendant
LAURIE M. EGGLESTON,
Plaintiff
WILLIAM H. EGGLESTON,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 01-3130 CIVIL TERM
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE
WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO
RECIUEST ENTRY OF A DIVORCE DECREE
UNDER SECTION 3301(c) OF THE DIVORCE CODE
1. I consent to the entry of a final decree in divorce without notice.
2. I understand that I may lose rights concerning alimony, division of property, lawyer's fees or
expenses if I do not claim them before a divorce is granted.
3. I understand that I will not be divorced until a divorce decree is entered by the Court and that
a copy of the decree will be sent to me immediately after it is filed with the Prothonotary.
Date:~
:161896-2
I verify that the statements made in this Waiver 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.
Willianfl:E Eggleston, Defendant
MARITAL SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT
THISAGREEMENT, is made this,~'day of Lt~f., 2002, by and between
WILLIAM 1t. EGGLESTON, herein referred to as" ltUSBAND",
and LAURIE M. EGGLESTON, herein referred to as "WII*E".
Ft~ttnesseth, That:
}Yhereas, the parties her~o are ItUSBAND and WIFE, having been lawfully joined in
marriage on April 7, 1979 in Atlanta, GA.;
I~hereas, four children were bom of this marriage with only one (I) child, Ian W.
Eggleston, born September 20, 1986 presently being a minor;
gFhereas, k is the intention of the parties to settle fully and finally their respective
financial and property rights and obligations as between each other arising out of the
marriage relationship, or otherwise, to include;
(1) the settling of ail matters between them relafmg to the ownership of reai and personai
property;
(2) the settling of all matters between them relating to future support or maintenance of
their minor child; and/or each other;
(3) the settling of matters between them relating to any and all rights, titles and interests,
claims and possible claims in or against the estate of the other.
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NOW THEREFORE, with the foregoing recitals deemed an essential part hereof and
being hereinafter incorporated by Reference, in consideration of the foregoing recitals,
the mutual promises, covenants and undertakings herein set forth, and for good and
valuable consideration, the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged by each of the
parties hereto, HUSBAND and WIFE, each intending to be legally bound hereby,
covenant and agree as follows:
SECTION 1
GENERAL PROVISIONS
1. ADVICE OF COUNSEL
HUSBAND and WIFE declare that they have each had a full and fair
opportunity to obtain independent legal advice of counsel of their choice. WIFE has
been independently represented by Barbara Sumple-Sullivan, Esq., HUSBAND, who is
cognizant of his fight to independent legal represemation, for the purposes of preparation
of this Agreement only has voluntarily chosen to represent himsel£
HUSBAND and WIFE have both volumarily agreed to negotiate directly and
privately with each other, and to jointly draft and edit this document for submission to
review by legal counsel prior to submission to the court. Each party further declares that
they are executing this Agreement freely and volumarily, without any fraud, coercion,
duress, undue influence, or collusion, and intend to be legally bound by the same.
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2. PERSONAL RIGHTS
HUSBAND and WIFE may and shall, at all rimes after the issuance of a
complete and final Divorce by the Court of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, and the
simultaneous execution of this Agreement, live separate and apart. Each shall be free
from any and all control, restraint, interference or authority, direct, or indirect, by the
other, or their representatives, in all respects as if he/she were not married to the other.
Each party may reside at such place, or places, and in the manner chosen by the
party there residing, as he/she may select. Each may, for his/her separate use or benefit,
conduct, carry on and engage in any business, occupation, profession or employment
which to him/her may seem advisable or necessary.
HUSBAND and WI]FE shall not molest, harass, or malign the other, compel the
other to dwell in any manner with hitr~her, nor in any way interfere with the peaceful
existence of the other, separate from each other.
3. FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE
The parties have not disclosed to each other the extent of each other's income,
assets, liabilities, holdings or estate, nor does either HUSBAND or WII*E desire those
facts to be considered in either this Agreement or a final Divorce decree by the Court.
This Agreement is being entered into by both parties with each being knowledgeable of
and willfully and intentionally waiving their respective rights to seek discovery including
but not limited to, written interrogatories, motions for document production, depositions,
and other means available through the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure.
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The parties acknowledge that by waiving their rights for discovery they chose to
not have their joint property appraised and have instead agreed to a disposition of all
property separate fi-om this Agreement. Each party is fully satisfied that no additional
information or division of property is necessary for the execution of this Agreement,
and that neither party shall be entitled to overturn or challenge this Agreement based
upon lack of such disclosures and/or after acquired information.
4. MUTUAL CONSENT DIVORCE
Both parties intend to secure a mutual consent, no fault divorce pursuant to the
provisions of Section 3301(c) of the Divorce Code of 1980, as amended, and will execute
the documents necessary to effectuate a divorce under those provisions concurrently with
this Agreement. It is the intention and expectation of this Agreement that the issuance of
a complete and final Divorce decree by the Cumberland County, Pennsylvania court and
the implementation of this Agreement shall occur simultaneously.
SUBSEOUENT DIVORCE
A Divorce decree, entered by the court of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania,
shall not suspend, supersede or affect the terms of this Agreement. The terms and
conditions of this Agreement shall take effect upon the signing of this Agreement by both
parties thereby accepting this document and its terms. There shall be no modification or
waiver of any of the terms of this Agreement as stated herein unless the parties mutually
declare in a signed writing that this Agreement or any of its terms to be null and void.
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Upon the mutual signing of this Agreement both parties shall immediately and
simultaneously execute the necessary documents to secure a complete and final divorce
decree from the court of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. The documents of both
parties shall be presented to the court, on behalf of both parties, by the counsel of
IIUSBAND, at his expense. Both parties agree this Agreement may be incorporated by
reference but shall not be deemed merged into any judgment or Divorce decree.
6. OTltER DOCUMENTATION
HUSBAND and WIFE agree that upon the written request of the other party they
will immediately execute and deliver to the other party any and all written instruments,
assignments, releases, satisfactions, deeds, notes, titles, or such other writings, as may be
necessary for the proper and legal effectuation of this Agreement. Only pertinent
documents shall be bound by this requirement. It shall be incumbent upon the requesting
party to provide the other proof of such relevance, need, and definition of such
documents. The requested documents must and shall be delivered to the other party
within fourteen (14) calendar days of such valid request.
7. MUTUAL RELEASES
Except as otherwise expressly and specifically provided by this Agreement the
parties agree to and shall be bound by the following general releases in this section;
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A. Each party for all purposes, hereby absolutely and unconditionally, releases,
and forever discharges the other and the estate of the other, from any and all rights and
obligations which either may have, or at any time hereafter have, for past, present, and
future support or maintenance, alimony pendente lite, alimony, equitable distribution,
counsel fees, costs, expenses, or any other right or obligation, whether arising out of the
marital relationship or otherwise, except as specifically set forth herein. This release
includes all rights and benefits under the Pennsylvania Divorce Code of 1980, its
supplements and amendments.
All rights herein regarding breach of Agreement shall be excluded from this
release. Neither party shall have any obligation to the other not expressly set forth herein.
B. Each party absolutely and unconditionally releases, and forever discharges,
the other, and his/her heirs, executors, administrators, assigns, property and estate from
any and all rights, claims, demands or obligations arising out of or by virtue of the
marital relationship of the parties or otherwise, whether now existing or hereafter arising.
C. Except for any cause of action for Divorce which either party may have, and
the obligations and rights of the parties as are expressly reserved herein, each party gives
by the execution of this Agreement to the other absolute and unconditional release and
discharge from all causes of action, claims, rights, or demands whatsoever, in law or in
equity, which either party ever had, now has, or may have in the future against the other.
8. SUCCESSOR'S RIGHTS AND LIABILITIES
This Agreement shall, except as provided herein, be binding upon and inure to the
benefit of the parities hereto, their heirs, executors, administrators, successors or assigns.
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9. SEVERABIL1TY
If any portion in this agreement is held by a court of competem jurisdiction to be
invalid, void, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall nevertheless continue in
full force and effect without being impaired or invalidated.
10. ENTIRE AGREEMENT
ItUSBAND and WlleE do hereby warrant that this Agreement contains all
representations and Agreements made by either of them to the other for the purposes set
forth hereinabove; that there are no claims, promises, or representations not herein
contained, either oral or written, which shall or may be charged or enforced, or
enforceable, unless reduced to writing and signed by both of the parties hereto.
11. BINDING EFFECT OF AGREEMENT / WAIVER
This Agreement shall remain in full force and effect unless and until terminated
under and pursuant to the terms of this Agreement. The failure of either party to insist
upon strict performance of the provisions of this Agreement, or the failure ora party to
perform according to the requirements of this Agreement, shall not be construed as a
waiver of any term or requirement contained herein.
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12. BREACH
If cqther party breaches this Agreement, the other party shah have the fight, at
Ms/her election, to sue for enforcement, damages, or to seek other remedies and relief as
may be legally available to him/her. The costs of such legal action shall be borne by the
party taking the action. If it is determined by a court that there was in fact a breach of
Agreement and that such breach, by either party, was willful and intentional, the
breaching party shah then be responsible for payment of ah reasonable legal fees
incurred by the other party in their attempt to enforce their rights under this Agreement.
The definition and approval of what would constitute reasonable legal fees shall be
determined by the court making the decision on the potential breach of Agreement.
13. CONTROLLING LAW
This Agreement shall be construed and governed in accordance with the laws of
the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
SECTION H
EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTION
The parties have accumulated various assets and liabilities in the course of the
marriage, the disposition of wlxich is agreed to, intended, and shall be as follows:
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1. ASSETS
A. PERSONAL AND HOUSEHOLD PROPERTY
HUSBAND and WIFE do hereby acknowledge that they have heretofore divided
the non-marital, marital, and personal property, including but without limitation, jewelry,
clothes, furniture, and other assets. HUSBAND agrees that all assets set forth on Exhibit
2 shall be the sole and separate property of the WIFE, and WIFE agrees that all assets as
set forth on Exhibit 1 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 party.
The marital home where these items were kept has been sold and the items in the
attached exhibits have been moved by WIFE to multiple locations Those items shall be
made available to HUSBAND upon his request. HUSBAND must make arrangements to
independently secure and physically remove those items fi-om WH~Es possession.
HUSBAND shall retrieve those items within 60 days of the signing of this Agreement or
he shall forfeit any and all claims to such. Additionally, it shall be the responsibility of
the WIFE to maintain the listed items in good condition until they are retrieved by
HUSBAND. WIFE shall not damage, dispose of, or alter in any way those items
intended by this agreement and its attachments to eventually be returned to HUSBAND.
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B. REAL ESTATE
1. Marital Home
The joint property previously occupied by the parties at 9 l 0 Wakefield Ave.
Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania has been sold on July 24, 2002. Net proceeds from that
sale have been issued in the form of two (2) equal joint checks, naming both parties on
each check, with each check totaling NINE THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED SIXTY ONE
DOLLARS AND FOURTY CENTS ($9,161.40). Both checks are being held by WlleE.
Upon the mutual signing of this Agreement both parties, or their representative, shall
co-sign both checks and one (1) check retained by each party, or their representative, for
their personal and private use. This distribution of funds shall be the complete and final
distribution of all joim real estate holdings.
2. Other Pro#ertv
Both parties hereby acknowledge and warrant that they hold no legal interest of
any kind in other real estate, including options, ownerships, or agreements to purchase.
C. MOTOR VEH/CLES
There are four (4) vehicles existing of the marriage;
Vehicle #1. HUSBAND shall have sole ownership of and financial responsibility for
the 1999 Dodge Ram 2500 truck currently registered and encumbered solely in his name.
Vehicle #2 WIFE shall have sole ownership of and financial_responsibility for the
1999 Pontiac Grand Prix currently registered in both names. As part of the final
arrangements HUSBAND shall sign title and relinquish any interest, financial or
otherwise, for this vehicle and thus be indemnified from any recourse associated with
said vehicle and shall be held harmless from any and all obligation for this vehicle.
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Vehicle #3 HUSBAND voluntarily waives any interest in, all rights to, and shall be
indemnified and held harmless from any and all financial responsibility involving the
1992 Chevrolet Corsica currently registered in WI~ES name.
Vehicle #4 The 1995 Chrysler Cirrus is jointly registered in the names of both parties.
Vehicle is fully paid for and title is physically held by W]WE. HUSBAND shall relinquish
all financial interest in and physical title of this vehicle to WIFE.
D. FINAL ACCOUNTS
All joint bank accounts have been closed and the proceeds shared to the
satisfaction of the parties. Other separate and private banking accounts belonging to each
individual party exist and both parties waive and renounce any claim to any information
regarding or the contents of the accounts of the other party.
E. EMPLOYMENT AND RETIREMENT BENEFITS
Neither party has employment retirement benefits, 401 (K), pension, annuity, IRA,
or any other such accoum, the other parties wishes to be considered in this Agreement, or
any final Divorce Decree. Both parties knowingly and willfully, waive all rights to any
and all participation in retirement benefits of the other whether vested or unvested..
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2. DEBTS
The parties affirm no joint debts exist. Each party represents that they have not
contracted any debt or liability for the other for which the estate of the other party may be
responsible or liable except as otherwise provided herein, and that except only for the
rights arising out of this Agreement, neither party will hereafter incur any liability
whatsoever for which the other party or the estate of the other party Mil be liable.
Each party agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the other fi'om and against all future
obligations of every kind incurred by them.
3. TAXES
For tax filing for the year or 2002 both parties shall file all returns separately fxom
each other and shall be individually separately responsible for their own personal taxes.
Dependent deductions (4) shall be shared equally by both parties, 2 deductions each.
tlIISBAND shall have the right to claim all of the allowed deduction for home mortgage
interest for the 2002 tax year. HUSBAND may choose to divide said deduction and share
its use with WIFE but shall not be obliged to.
4. LEGAL NAME
Simultaneously with this agreement WIFE shall initiate the process of
relinquishing use of the family name Eggleston. WIFE shall accomplish this task at her
expense and shall complete tiffs task within whatever minimum timeframe as is dictated
and allowed by the court process required. WUFE shall be free to chose whatever name
she desires to use with the exclusion of Eggleston.
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5. LEGAL COSTS
Both parties have negotiated the terms of Divorce and this Agreement in good
Faith, and believe it may be in their respective interests to utilize legal counsel prior to its
submission before a court. Therefore, each party shall be free to chose their own counsel
and shall be individually responsible for the costs of their own respective legal counsel.
Except as is provided for mad agreed to herein neither pa~ shall be compelled nor
required to pay any legal costs incurred by the other.
SECTION
CHILD CUSTODY, SUPPORT, and ALIMONY
1. CUSTODY
The parties agree that they shall share legal custody of their son, Ian Eggles~on.
At his voluntary prior election, that child shall initially reside with the WIFE in
Mechanicsburg~ Pennsylvania so as to continue his attendance at Mechanicsburg Area
High School, where he is currently enrolled. Should the child decide, of his own flee
will, he wishes to change residence, and primarily reside with HUSBAND, such a change
shall be allowed and arranged by both parties. Visitation shall be when, wher~ and in the
manner as the child, HUSBAND, and WHrE can agree.
2. SUPPORT / FORMULA
The parties agree the amount of child support to be paid by HUSBAND_shall be
FOUR HUNDRED FWTY DOLLARS ($450.00) per month. The support payments are
to be made directly to the custodial parent and shall begin immediately upon issuance of a
complete and final divorce decree. Should a change of custody occur support payment
amounts and specific arrangements between the parties shall be redefined and recalculated.
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The purpose for, and expected use of, financial support paid to the custodial
parent is specifically and solely for the upkeep and benefit of the child. Though not
normally required by the conrt but included as a part of this contract, records as to the
management, balance, application and use of these funds shall be maintained by the
custodial parent and made available to the other parent 30 days after such request.
The custodial parent shall not be obliged to supply this information any more than once
per Quarter or at the request ora court in the matter ora dispute.
Suspected misapplication of'these funds may be challenged as a breach of this
Agreement per the method described in SECTION I #12.
3. ORTHODONTICS
Orthodontic treatment has been begun for the parties minor son,
Egglesto~, by WIFE. Treatment began on or about August 23, 2002. The initial dow~
payment of TWELVE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($1,200.00), shall be paid directly to the
provider, its mount shall be equally divided, and shall be the equal and joint responsibility
of both parties. Payment of the down payment shall be accomplished in this manner;
(1) Upon sig~ing this agreement and along with presentation of it to WIFE I:IUSIIAND
shall provide to WIFE a personal check payable to the Orthodontics provider due
on Sept. 10, 2002 for SIX HUNDRED DOLLARS ($600.00).
(2) On or about Sept. 13, 2002 WlleE shall present llUSBANDs check of SIX
HUNDRED DOLLARS ($600.00),_payable to the Orthodontic provider, to the
Orthodontic provider along with her personal check also made out for payment to the
Orthodontic provider in the amount of SIX HUNDRED DOLLARS ($600.00).
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(3) WIFE shall at the time of making the down payment obtain a receipt of the
transaction and forward it to HUSBAND via US mail within two (2) days.
Dental insurance benefits if claimed and/or paid for this treatment, shall be paid
directly to the provider for application to the account of Inn Eggleston by the party
receiving the paid benefit. Such payment shall be made within 14 days of receipt of such
funds. HUSBAND agrees to pay the full balance of this treatment, less the required down
payments as stated above and the insurance reimbursement(s) to be applied as stated
above.
4. ALI~ONY, ALIMONY PENDENTE LITE, SUPPORT & MAINTENANCE
Both parties acknowledge and agree that the provisions of this Agreement
providing for the distribution of marital property ~re fair, adequate, and satisfactory.
Both parties accept the terms of this Agreement in lieu of and in full and final
satisfaction of any claims or demands that either may now, or hereai~er, have against the
other for support, maintenance, alimony, or alimony pendente lite. HUSBAND and
WIFE further, voluntarily and intelligently, waive and relinquish any right to seek fi.om
the other any further payment for past, present and/or future spousal support, alimony,
alimony pendente lite, or maintenance.
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EXHIBIT 1
Household items to Wm. Eggleston
Large reclining chair
Mickey Mouse picture
Refrigerator
Wrought iron lawn table and chairs
Lobster trap
Credenza
Antique stereo
Bakers rack shelf
lA kitchen utensils
Desk
Garage Tools, utensils, and work bench
Lawn mower
Air bed and frame
Personal items
High back metal/wicker chairs (4)
Antique sled
Weather glass
"Egg" statuettes ( 2, group of 6 and single in
New Electrolux vacuum
Freezer
½ VCR tape collection
MDI surround sound system
IBL surround sound system
chair)
Bose wave radio
VCR
New HP computer
Harmon Kardon stereo
Gas BBQ Grill
EXHIBIT 2
Household items to Laurie Eggleston
Dining room table and chairs
Washer and Dryer
Both couches
Small wicker table in living room
½ kitchen items including bread maker
Ail lamps
Christmas decorations
Small knickknacks sitting out
Trunk and Antique icebox in Family room
Personal items
Bedroom furniture (except bed)
Bamboo rocker
Mirror and picture in living room
All Tvs
Bicycle
Christmas Village House collection
Diamond Tennis bracelet
Wedding rings
SECTION IV
CONDITION PRECEDENT TO THE AGREEMENT'S EFFECTIVENESS
The parties agree that this Agreement shall become effective upon its notarized
signing by both parties and that such action shall initiate the procedures necessary to
accomplish the granting ora complete and final divorce decree by the Court of the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
WILLIAM H. EGGLESTON (HUSBAND)
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COUNTY OF
)
) ss.
Before me, the undersigned officer, a Notary Public in and for said Commonwealth
and County, personally appeared WILLIAM H. EGGLESTON, who being duly
affirmed according to law, deposes and says that the facts and matter set forth I in the
written and foregoing Marital Settlement Agreement are true and correct to the best of
his knowledge, information, and belief.
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
)
) ss.
)
Before me, the undersigned officer, a Notary Public in and for said Commonwealth
and County, personally appeared LAURIE M. EGGLESTON, who being duly affirmed
according to law, deposes and says that the facts and matter set forth in the written and
foregoing Marital Settlement Agreement are tree and correct to the best of her
knowledge, information, and belie£
Affirmed and subscribed to before me this
NO/TARY PUBLIC
My commission expires:
"Mem~r, f~Tt~anla Asso~att~ o! Nota.rtes
day ofb~[(J. ,2002
(SEAL)
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LAURIE M. EGGLESTON,
vS.
WILLIAM H. EGGLESTON,
TO the Prothonotary:
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF CC~4MON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 01-3130 CIVIL TERM
IN DIVORCE
Defendant
PRAECIPE TO TRANSMIT RECORD
Transmit the record, together with the following information; to the court
for entry of a divorce decree:
1. Grounds for divorce: il-retrievable breakdown under Section 3301 (c)
3~of the Divorce Code. (Strike out inapplicable section)
2. Date and manner of service of the complaint: Certified mail, restricted
delivery, and received by the Defendant on May 29, 2001. Affidavit of Service filed with
this Court on June 7, 2001.
3. Complete either Paragraph A. or B.
A. Date of execution of the affidavit of consent required by Section
3301 (c) of the Divorce Code: by the plaintiff August 30, 2002 ;
by the defendant September 11, 2002
B. (1) Date of execution of the plaintiff's affidavit required by
Section 3301 (d) of the Divorce Code: ;
(2) Date of se--vice of the plaintiff's affidavit upon the defendant:
4. Related claims pending: None. Ail economic claims have been resolved
pursuant to a Marital Settlement Agreement dated August 30, 2002, which Agreement sh~ll be
incorporated, but not merged, into a Final Decree in Divorce~
5. Indicate date and manner of service of the notice of intention to file
praecipe to transmit record, and attach a copy of said notice under Section
3301 (d)(1)(i) of the Divorce Code Waiver of Notice signed by Plaintiff on August 30, 2002,
and filed~oncurrently herewith; Waiv~ of NOti~ ~i9.~d by D~f~d~t ~ S~t~,~e£ 11, 2002,
and filed concurrently herewith.
Attorney for'~Defendant
Keirsten W. Davidson
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY
STATE OF
LAURIE M. EGGLESTON,
Plaintiff
VERSUS
WILLIAM H. EGGLESTON,
Defendant
DECREE IN
DIVORCE
AND N OW,~~
LAURIE M. EGGLESTON
DECREED THAT
WILLIAM H. EGGLESTON
AND
ARE DIVORCED FROM THE BONDS OF MATRIMONY.
PENNA.
01-3130 CIVIL TERM
2002 , It IS ORDERED AND
, PLAINTIFF,
, DEFENDANT,
ROTHONOTARY
incorporated, but not merged, into this Decree in Divorce.
THE COURT RETAINS JURISDICTION OF THE FOLLOWING CLAIMS WHICH HAVE
BEEN RAISED OF RECORD IN THIS ACTION FOR WHICH A FINAL ORDER HAS NOT
YET SEEN ENTERED;
The attached Marital Settlement Agreement dated August 30, 2002 shall be