HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-0345LESLIE L. RUDACILLE,
Plaintiff
VS.
JEFFREY C. RUDACILLE,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
:
: No. Oo~-34Zff' CivilTerm
: ACTION 1N 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 judgment may also be entered against you for any other claim or relief requested in
these papers by the Plaintiff. You may lose money or property or other rights important to you,
including custody or visitation of your children.
Where the ground for the divorce is indignities or irretrievable breakdown of the
marriage, you may request marriage counseling. A list of marriage counselors is available at the
Office of the Prothonotary, Cumberland County Courthouse.
IF YOU DO NOT FILE A CLAIM FOR ALIMONY, DIVISION OF PROPERTY,
LAWYER'S FEES AND EXPENSES BEFORE A DIVORCE OR ANNULMENT IS
GRANTED, YOU MAY LOSE THE RIGHT TO CLAIM 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, Pa. 17013
(717) 249-3166
LESLIE L. RUDACILLE,
Plaintiff
VS.
JEFFREY C. RUDACILLE,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: No. 0 gl'~q~' · Civil Term
;
: ACTION IN DIVORCE
:
COMPLAINT IN DIVORCE
1. Plaintiff is Leslie L. Rudacille, a competent adult individual, who has resided at 8
Matthews Court, Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, since 1997.
2. Defendant is Jeffrey C. Rudacille, a competent adult individual, who has resided at 8
Matthews Court, Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, since 1997.
3. Plaintiff and Defendant have been bona fide residents of the Commonwealth for at
least 6 months immediately previous to the filing o£this Complaint.
4. The Plaintiff and the Defendant were married on April 18, 1998 in Cumberland
County, Pennsylvania.
5. There have been no prior actions of divorce or for annulment between the parties.
6. Plaintiff has been advised that counseling is available and that plaintiffmay have the
fight to request that the court require the parties to participate in counseling.
7. Plaintiff and Defendant have no children together.
8. Plaintiff and Defendant are both citizens of the United States of America.
9. Neither Plaintiff or Defendant are a member of the Armed Forces of the United States
of any of its allies.
10. The Plaintiff avers that the grounds on which this action is based are: That the
marriage is irretrievably broken;
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff requests the court to enter a decree in divorce.
I verify that the statements made in this Complaint are tree 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.
Leslie L. Rudacille, Plaintiff
1TTSouth Hanover St.
Carlisle, Pa. 17013
(717) 245-8508
ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF
LESLIE L. RUDACILLE,
Plaintiff
VS.
JEFFREY C. RUDACILLE,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
No. 345 Civil Term 2002
ACTION IN DIVORCE
ACCEPTANCE OF SERVICE
PURSUANT TO PA.R.C.P 4 02(B) AND PA.R.C.P. 1920.4
I, Jeffrey C. Rudacille, Defendant, hereby accept service of the Complaint which was
filed on January 18, 2002 in the above-captioned divorce and have received a certified tree copy
of the complaint and notice to defend.
Rudacille, Defendant
LESLIE L. RUDACILLE,
Plaintiff
VS.
JEFFREY C. RUDACILLE,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
No. 345 Civil Term 2002
ACTION IN DIVORCE
PRAECIPE TO WITHDRAW MOTION
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Please withdraw the Motion to Appoint the Master in the above-captioned
matter.
Date: (~' ~ [~ (;~
Respectfully submitted,
dams, Esquire
o. 79465
uth Hanover Street
Carlisle, Pa. 17013
(717) 245-8508
ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF
LESLIE L. RUDACILLE,
Plaintiff
vs.
JEFFREY C. RUDACILLE,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 02 - 345 CIVIL
IN DIVORCE
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this ~/~ day of ~
/ /
2002, the Plaintiff's counsel Jane Adams, having filed a
praecipe with the Prothonotary on August 21, 2002,
withdrawing the Motion to Appoint Master, the appointment of
the Master is vacated.
BY THE COURT,
cc:
/dane Adams
Attorney for Plaintiff
/~acqueline M. Verney
Attorney for Defendant
LESLIE L. RUDACILLE,
Plaintiff
V.
JEFFREY C. RUDACILLE,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE AND CUSTODY
NO. 02-345 CIVIL TERM
ANSWER AND COUNTERCLAIM
AND NOW, comes the defendant, Jeffrey C. Rudacille, by and through his attorney,
Jacqueline M. Vemey, Esquire and files this Answer and Counterclaim and in support thereof
respectfully represents that:
COUNTI
1-10. Admitted.
COUNT II
EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTION
11.
reference.
12.
The averments in Paragraphs 1 through 10 above are incorporated herein by
During the marriage, the parties accumulated certain real and personal property
which is subject to distribution.
13. During the marriage, the parties incurred debt which is subject to distribution.
WHEREFORE, Defendant requests this Honorable Court determine marital property
and debt and to order equitable distribution thereof.
COUNT III
COUNSEL FEES AND EXPENSES
14.
15.
this action.
16.
17.
The averments set forth in paragraphs 1-13 are incorporated herein by reference.
Defendant lacks sufficient funds to pay counsel fi~es and expenses incidental to
Plaintiff is in a better economic position to pay counsel fees and expenses.
Defendant requests the Court to enter an Order requiring Plaintiff to pay
Defendant's counsel fees and expenses.
WHEREFORE, Defendant requests this Honorable Cot~rt to enter an order requiring
Plaintiff to pay Defendant's counsel fees and expenses.
COUNT IV
SUPPORT/ALIMONY/ALIMONY PENDENTE LITE
18. The averments set forth in paragraphs 1-17 are incorporated herein by reference.
19. Defendant lacks sufficient property and income to provide him with a
reasonable income and cannot adequately support himself.
20. Plaintiff has a far more economic superior position than Defendant and
Defendant requires reasonable support to adequately maintain himself.
WHEREFORE, Defendant respectfully requests this Honorable Court to enter an Order
granting Defendant spousal support, alimony and/or alimony pendente lite
Date:
Respectfully submitted,
e M. Vemey, Esquire
44 South Hanover Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-9190
Attorney for Defendant
Supreme Ct. ID. 23167
VERIFICATION
I verify that the facts included in the within Answer and Counterclaim are tree
and correct based on information known to me or received l?om reliable sources. I
understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C. S.A.
§ 4904 relating to unswom falsification to authorities.
Dated:
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Jacqueline M. Vemey, Esquire, hereby certifies that a true and correct copy of
the foregoing Answer and Counterclaim was served upon the following on the date
indicated by the following means:
United States First Class Mail, Postage Prepaid
Jane Adams, Esquire
36 South Pitt Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
Date: /~-3 ~9 g---
~acq~l~ine M. Vemey, Esquire #23~b ~
44 South Hanover Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-9190
Attorney for Defendmat
Jeffrey C. Rudacille.
April 17~ 1968. __
8 Matthew Court, Carlisle, PA 17013
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A'FTOKNRY, Jane Adams, Esquire
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PA 17013
3 years
FOR DRS INFORMATION ONIL,Y
LESLIE L. RUDACILLE,
Plaintiff
VS.
JEFFREY C. RUDACILLE,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
· No. 345 Civil Term 2002
·ACTION 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 judgment may also be entered against you for any other claim or relief requested in
these papers by the Plaintiff· You may lose money or property or other rights important to you,
including custody or visitation of your children.
Where the ground for the divorce is indignities or irretrievable breakdown of the
marriage, you may request marriage counseling. A list of marriage counselors is available at the
Office of the Prothonotary, Cumberland County Courthouse.
IF YOU DO NOT FILE A CLAIM FOR ALIMONY, DIVISION OF PROPERTY,
LAWYER'S FEES AND EXPENSES BEFORE A DIVORCE OR ANNULMENT IS
GRANTED, YOU MAY LOSE THE RIGHT TO CLAIM 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, Pa. 17013
(717) 249-3166
LESLIE L. RUDACILLE,
Plaintiff
VS.
JEFFREY C. RUDACILLE,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
No. 345 Civil Term 2002
ACTION IN DIVORCE
ADDITIONAL CLAIMS OF PLAINTIFF
UNDER THE DIVORCE CODE
AND NOW COMES, Leslie L. Rudacille, Plaintiff, by and through her attorney, Jane
Adams, Esquire and files the following Additional Claims regarding the Divorce:
COUNT I - DIVORCE
1. The Plaintiff avers that the grounds on which the action and this claim for divorce are
based are: That Defendant has offered such indignities to the person of the Plaintiff, the innocent
and injured spouse, as to render her condition intolerable and life burdensome.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff requests this Honorable Court to enter a Decree in Divorce,
divorcing Plaintiff and Defendant.
COUNT II - EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTION OF PROPERTY
2. Paragraph 1 is herein incorporated by reference.
3. During the course of the marriage, the parties have acquired numerous items of
property, both real and personal, which are held in joint names and in the individual names of
each of the parties hereto.
4. Defendant is currently living in the marital home.
5. Plaintiff and Defendant have been unable to agree as to an equitable division of said
marital property.
6. Plaintiff is seeking an equitable division of all marital property.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff prays this Honorable Court, after requiting full disclosure by the
Defendant, to equitably divide the property, both real and personal, owned by the parties hereto
as marital property.
COUNT III - ALIMONY PENDENTE LITE, ALIMONY
7. Paragraphs 1 - 6 are herein incorporated by reference.
8. Plaintiff lacks sufficient property to provide for her reasonable needs in accordance
with the standard of living of the parties established during the marriage and is unable to support
herself through appropriate employment.
9. Plaintiff requires reasonable support to adequately maimain herself in accordance with
the standard of living established during the marriage.
10. The Defendant has a much higher earning capacity and does or is capable of earning
a substantial income from which he would be able to contribute to the support and maintenance
of Plaintiff to pay her alimony in accordance with the Divorce Code of Pennsylvania.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff requests this Honorable Court to enter an award of alimony
pendente lite until final hearing and hereafter enter an award of alimony permanently thereafter.
COUNT IV - COUNSEL FEES, COSTS AND EXPENSES
11. Paragraphs 1 - 10 are herein incorporated by reference.
12. Plaintiff has employed legal counsel but is unable to pay the necessary and
reasonable attorney's fees for said counsel.
13. Without counsel, Plaintiff cannot adequately prosecute her claims against Defendant
and cannot adequately litigate her rights in this matter.
14. The Plaintiff is in need of hiring various experts to appraise the parties' marital assets
and does not have the funds to pay the necessary and reasonable fees.
15. Defendant enjoys a substantial income and/or has the earning capacity to earn a
substantial income and is well able to bear the expense of Plaintiff's attorney and the expense of
this litigation.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff requests this Honorable Court to emer an award of imerim
counsel fees, costs, and expenses of counsel fees, costs, and expenses.
Respectfully~
36 South Pitt Street
Carlisle, Pa. 17013
(717) 245-8508
ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF
VERIFICATION
I verify that the statements made in this Complaint are true and correct. I understand that false
statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. §4904 relating to unswom
falsification to authorities.
Leslie L. Rudacille, Plaintiff
LESLIE L. RUDACILLE,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA,
vs. No. 345 Civil Term 2002
JEFFREY C. RUDACILLE,
Defendant
ACTION IN DIVORCE
NOTICE TO RESUME PRIOR SURNAME.
To the Prothonotary:
Notice is hereby given that the Plaintiff in the above matter:
X prior to the entry of a Final Decree in divorce.
OR
after the entry of a Final Decree in Divorce
hereby elects to resume the prior surname of WEIGEL and gives this written notice
avowing her intention pursuant to the provisions of 54 P.S. s704.
Date: / ~ ~ ~,~ LeSlie L. Ruoacille, Plaintiff
es ie L. Weigel, Plaintiff
Signature of Name being resumed.
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA )
):SS
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND )
On this, the ay of ~, 2002 before me, the undersigned
officer, personally appeared LESLIE L. RUDAClLLE/LESLIE L. WEIGEL known to me,
(or satisfactorily proven) to be the person whose name is subscribed to the within
instrument, and acknowledged that she executed the same for the purposes therein
contained.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I hereunto set my hand and official seal.
~ No~'t'~ Public
/ - 7-'
In the Court of Common Pleas of CUMBERLAND County, Pennsylvania
DOMESTIC RELATIONS SECTION
JEFFREY C. RUDACILLE )
Plaintiff )
%rS. )
LESLIE L. RUDACILLE )
Defendant )
Docket Number
PACSES Case Number
Other State ID Number
02-345 CIVIL
094105293
ORDER
AND NOW, to wit on this 6TH DAY OF MAY, 2003 IT IS HEREBY
ORDERED that the C) Complaint for Support or C) Petition to Modify or (~) Other
ALIMONY PENDENTE LITE filed on
matter is dismissed without prejudice due to:
THE PETITIONER WITHDRAWING HIS REQUEST
AGREED UPON MARITAL SETTLEMENT.
MARCH 3, 2 0 0 3 in the above captioned
FOR AN APL CONFERENCE AND THE PARTIES
C) The Complaim or Petition may be reinstated upon written application of the plaintiff
petitioner.
XC:
RJ Shadday
plaintiff
d5fend~nt
Jane Adams, Esquire
Jacqueline Varney, Esquire
BY THE COURT:
JUDGE
Service Type M
Form OE-506
Worker ID 210 05
LESLIE L. RUDACILLE,
Plaintiff
VS.
JEFFREY C. RUDACILLE,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
:
: No. 345 Civil Term 2002
:
: ACTION IN DIVORCE
AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT ,
1. A complaint in divorce under section 3301(c) of the Divorce Code was filed on January 18, 2002.
2. The marriage of Plaintiff and Defendant is irretrievably broken and ninety days have elapsed from the
date of 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.
I verify that the statements made in this affidavit are tree and correct. I also understand that false
statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. 4904, relating to unsworn falsification to
authorities.
Date: ~r//(-~// ~'.e:~. 03
~frby C.-~,udacille, Defendant
WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION
TO REQUEST ENTRY OF A DIVORCE DECREE
UNDER §3301(e~ OF THE DIVORCE CODE
1. I consent to entry of a f'mal decree of divorce without notice.
2. I understand that I may lose rights concerning alimony, division of property, lawyer's fees or expenses
if I do not claim them before a divorce is granted.
3. I understand that I will not be divorced until a divorce decree is entered by the Court and that a copy of
the decree will be sent to me immediately after it is filed with the Prothonotary.
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 lB Pa.C.S. §4904 rel~/~tnswom falsification to authorities.
Date:
/~f'fr-e~ C. Rudacille, Defendant
LESLIE L. RUDACILLE
Plaintiff
vs.
JEFFREY C. RUDACILLE,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND coUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 02 - 345 CIVIL
IN DIVORCE
AND NOW, this ~/~ day of _ ~ '
2003, the economic claims raised in the proceedings having
been resolved in accordance with a marital settlement
agreement dated May 13, 2003, the appointment of the Master
is vacated and counsel can file a praecipe transmitting the
record to the Court requesting a final decree in divorce.
BY THE cOURT,
cc:
/~ane Adams
Attorney for Plaintiff
~Jacqueline M. Verney
Attorney for Defendant
o&-05-o3
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LESLIE L. RUDACILLE (WEIGEL)
Plaintiff
JEFFREY C. RUDACILLE,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: NO. 2002-345 CIVIL TERM
: IN DIVORCE
MARITAL SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT
This Agreement. made and entered into this [~ day of 5 2003,ty,
between Leslie L. Rudacille, now known as Leslie Weigel, Carlisle, Cumberland County,
Pennsylvania, hereinafter referred to as "Wife," and Jeffrey C. Rudacille, Carlisle, Cumberland
County, Pennsylvania, hereinafter referred to as "Husband."
WHEREAS, the parties hereto are now Wife and Husband, having been lawfully man-ied to
each other on April 18. 1998 in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania; and,
WHEREAS, there are no children of the marriage; and,
WHEREAS, certain differences have arisen by and between the parties as a result of which
they have now separated and the parties hereto are desirous of settling fully and finally their
respective financial and property rights and obligation as between each other including, without
limitation by specification: the settling of all matters between them relating to the ownership and
equitable distribution of real and personal property; the settling of all matters between them
relating to the past, present and future support, alimony and/or maintenance of Wife by Husband or
of Husband of Wife; and in general, the settling of any and all claims and possible claims by one
against the other or against their respective estates; and,
WHEREAS, both and each of the parties hereto have been advised of their legal fights and
the implications of this Agreement and the legal consequences that may and will ensue from the
execution hereof, and each has had the opportunity to consult with hi~ or her own competent legal
counsel independent of each other; and,
WHEREAS, each party warrants, as part of the consideration of this Agreemeaat, that each
has fully and completely disclosed all information of a financial nature requested by the other, and
that no information of such nature has been subject to distortion or in any manner being
misrepresented; and
WHEREAS, other than as set forth herein, Wife desires finally and forever to relinquish all
of her right of dower, rights as heix or surviving spouse or otherwise, actual, currently existing, or
inchoate, in and to the real and personal property of the Husband, now owned by him or which in
the future may be owned by him, and all rights to counsel fees, or expenses and other than as set
forth herein, Husband likewise wishes to relinquish all his rights of curtesy, rights as heir or
surviving spouse or otherwise, actual and currently existing or inchoate in and to the real and
personal estate of the Wife, currently owned by her or which she may own in the future;
NOW, THEREFORE, the parties hereto intending to be legally bound hereby do hereby
mutually agree as follows:
1. Advice of Counsel. Husband and Wife acknowledge that they have been given the
opportunity to obtain the advice of counsel regarding the provisions of this Agreement and their
legal effect in advance of the date set forth above to permit such independent review. Each party
acknowledges that he or she has had the opportunity to receive independent legal advice from
counsel of his or her selection, and that each fully understands the facts and has been fully informed
as to his or her legal rights and obligation, and each party acknowledges and accepts that this
Agreement is, and under the circumstances, fair and equitable, after having the opportunity to
receive such advice and with such knowledge, and that execution of tiffs Agreement is not the result
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6f any improper or illegal agreement or agreements. In addition, each party hereto acknowledges
that he or she has had the opportunity to be fully advised by hie or her reapeetive attorney of the
impact of the Pennsylvania Divorce Code, whereby the court has the right and duty to determine all
marital rights of the parties including divorce, alimony, alimony pendente lite, equitable distribution
of ail maritai property or property owned or possessed individually by the other, counsel fees and
costs of litigation and, fully knowing the same and having the opportunity to be fully advised ofkis
or her fights thereunder, each party hereto still desires to execute this Agreement, acknowledging
that the terms and conditions set forth herein are fair, just and equitable to each of the parties, and
waives his or her respective right to have the Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County, or
any other court of competent jurisdiction, make any determination or order effecting the respective
parties' rights to a divorce, alimony, alimony pendente lite, equitable distribution of all marital
property, counsel fees and costs of litigation.
2. Separation. Husband and Wife do hereby mutually agree and consent to live
separate and apart and do further agree that it shall be lawful for the Husband and Wife at all times
hereafter to live separate and apart fi:om each other, and to reside, fi:om time to time, at such place
or places as they respectfully shall deem fit, flee fi:om any control or restraint or interference, direct
or indirect, by each other.
3. No Molestation, Harassment or Interference. Neither party shall molest, harass or
interfere with the other or compel or endeavor to compel the other to cohabit or dwell with him or
her by any means whatsoever. The parties acknowledge that, if only currently part time, they live in
close proximity of one another. The parties acknowledge that their presence ontheir propertyor on
public or other private property where they are a guest, will not be grounds for a claim for
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harassment.
4. Mutual Property and Estate Waiver. Bxcept as otherwiso expressly set forth
herein, in which event such express provision shall take precedence over this paragraph, the parties
hereto intend that from and after the date of this Agreement, neither shall have any spouse's rights
in the property or estate of the other, and to that end both parties waive, relinquish, and forbear the
rights of dower or curtesy, rights to inherit, rights to claim or take the Husband or Wife's or family
exemption or allowance, to be vested with letters of administration or letters testamentary, or to
take against any will of the other, and each agrees with the other if either should die intestate, his or
her share shall descend to vest in his or her heirs at law, personal representatives, and next of kin,
excluding the other as though he or she had died a widow or widower. And each further agrees that
should the other die testate, his or her property shall descend to and vest in those persons set forth in
the other's Last Will and Testament as though the spouse so designated as beneficiary had
predeceased the testator. The patties further agree that they may and can hereafter, as though
unmarried, without any joinder by him or her, sell, convey, transfer or encumber any and all real
estate and personal property which either of them now or hereafter own or possess and further agree
that the recording of this Agreement shall be conclusive evidence to all of his or her right to do so.
The said Husband and Wife do hereby irrevocably grant, each to the other, should the exercise of
this power hereby given be necessary, the right and the power to appoint one or more times any
person or persons whom the Husband or Wife shall designate to be the attorney-in-fact for the
other, in their name and in their stead, to execute and acknowledge any deed or deeds, releases, quit
claims, or satisfactions, under seal or otherwise, to enable either party hereto to alienate his or her
real or personal property, but without any power to impose personal liability for breach of warranty
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or otherwise. Each of the parties hereto further waives any right of election contained in Chapter 22
of the Pennsylvania Probate Estates and Fiduciaries Code, and any right to seek or have an
equitable distribution of married property ordered by the Court pursuant to Section 3502 of the
Divorce Code. Each of the parties hereto further agrees that neither shall hereafter be under any
legal obligations to support the other, pay any expenses for maintenances, funeral, burial, or
otherwise for the other, and to that end each of the parties hereto does hereby waive any right to
receive support, alimony, alimony pendente hte, counsel fees, expenses, or any type of financial
assistance whatsoever from the other, except as otherwise expressly provided for herein.
5. Division of Personal Property.
The parties agree that they have divided their personal property including all household
items, bank accounts, and vehicles to their mutual satisfaction.
From and after the date of the signing of this Agreeroent both parties shall have complete
freedom of disposition as to their separate property which is in their possession or control pursuant
to this Agreement and may mortgage, sell, grant, convey or otherwise encumber or dispose of such
property, whether real or personal, whether such property was acquired before, during or after
marriage, and neither Husband nor Wife need join in, consent to, or acknowledge any deed,
mortgage, or other instrarnent of the other pertaining to such disposition of property.
6. Debts. The parties agree that all debt has been distributed satisfactorily between and
among them including any credit card debt or car loans.
The parties agree to be responsible for any other individual debts which are presently in
their individual names and to indemnify and hold harmless the other for the aforementioned debts..
7. Future Debts. The parties further agree that neither will incur any more future
debts for which the other may be held hable, and if either party incurs a debt for which the other
will be liable, that party incurring such debt will indemnify and hold the other harmles~ fi:om any
and all hability thereof.
8. Real Property. It is hereby acknowledged by both parties that they are the co-
owners of real property located at 8 Matthew Court, Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania,
which has a mortgage thereon in both parties' names. In exchange for the sum of $8,000.00,
Wife agrees to txansfer her interest in the real property to Husband in the event that Husband
refinances the mortgage on the marital residence by executing a deed in favor of Husband.
Husband shall have until December 31, 2003 to refinance. If said refinancing is not probable by
December 1, 2003, the parties agree to renegofiate this provision. Under no ckcumstances will
Wife accept less than $8,000.00 or wait more than 90 days unless there is another stipulation or
agreement in writing. In the event Husband does not refinance, Wife shall be entitled to the
payment of $8,000.00 by March 1, 2004. Pending refinance, Husband agrees to pay any and all
expenses in connection with the mi~rital residence, including but not limited to mortgage
payment, taxes, insurance, utilities, and assessments, i.e. pay them within thirty (30) days from
when they become due. Husband shall further indemnify Wife and hold her harmless from the
aforesaid obligations. Wife agrees to cooperate and to sign any and all documents necessary to
accomplish the refinance, as aforesaid. Husband further agrees to execute a Judgment Note in
the amount of $8,000.00 to be held in escrow by his attorney to be filed in the event of and
subsequent to Husband filing for bankruptcy only. In the event that payment is made as
otherwise set forth herein, said Judgment Note shall be null and void.
9. Support, Alimony and Alimony Pendente Lite. Both parties agree to waive any
interest they may have now or ever have to support, alimony pendente lite or alimony.
10. Pensions/Retirement. Both parties agree to waive any and all fight they may have
or ever have to each other's pensions, retirement, 401K or social security benefits.
11. Counsel fees. Each party agrees that they shall pay their respective counsel fees.
12. Divorce. The parties acknowledge their intention and agreement to proceed in an
action in divome to obtain a final decree in divorce by mutual consent on the grounds that their
marriage is irretrievably broken, and to settle amicably and fully hereby all claims raised by either
party in any divorce action. The parties agree to execute any and all documents necessary for the
entry of a final divorce decree.
13. Breach. In the event that either party breaches any provision of this Marital
Settlement Agreement, he or she shall be responsible for any and all costs incurred to enforce the
terms hereof, including, but not limited to, court costs and reasonable counsel fees of the other
party. In the event of breach, the other party shall have the fight, at his or her election, to sue for
damages for such breach or to seek such other and additional remedies as may be available to him
or her.
14. Enforcement. The parties agree that this marital settlement agreement or any part
or parts hereof may be enforced in any court of competent jurisdiction.
15. Applicable Law and Execution. The parties hereto agree that tiffs marital
settlement agreement shall be construed under the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvarda and
shall bind the parties hereto and their respective heirs, executors and assigns. This document shall
be executed as original and multiple copies.
16. The Entire Agreement. The parties acknowledge and agree that this marital
settlement agreement contains the entire understanding of the parties and supersedes any prior
agreement between them. There are no other representations, warranties, promises, covenants or
understandings between the parties other than those expressly set forth herein.
17. Incorporation and Judgment for Divorce. In the event that either Husband or
Wife at any time hereafter obtain a divorce in the action for divorce presently pending between
them, or otherwise, this agreement and all of its provisions shall be incorporated into any such
judgment for divorce, either directly or by reference. The Court, on entry of judgment for divorce,
shall retain the right to enforce the provisions end terms of this marital settlement agreement.
18. Additional Instruments. Each of the parties shall on demand or within a
reasonable period thereafter, execute and deliver any and all other documents and do or cause to be
done any other act or thing that may be necessary or desirable to effectuate the provisions and
purposes of this Agreement. If either party fails on demand to comply with this provision, that
party shall pay to the other all attorney% fees, costs, and other expenses reasonably incurred as a
result of such failure.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have set their hands and seals the day and year first
written above.
WITNESS:
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LESLIE L. WEIGEL,
Plaimiff
VS.
JEFFREY C. RUDACILLE,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
No. 345 Civil Term 2002
ACTION IN DIVORCE
PRAECIPE FOR NAME CORRECTION
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Please be advised that Plaimiff has resumed using the name Leslie L. Weigel pursuant to
54 P.S. s704. Kindly correct the caption of the case as set forth above.
Respectfully Submitted:
~. Pitt Street
Carlisle, Pa. 17013
(717) 245-8508
Attorney for Plaintiff
LESLIE L. RUDACILLE,
Plaintiff
vs.
JEFFREY C. RUDACILLE,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
:
: No. 345 Civil Term 2002
:
: ACTION IN DIVORCE
AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT
1. A complaint in divorce under section 3301(c) of the Divorce Code was filed on January 18, 2002.
2. The marriage of Plaintiffand Defendant is irretrievably broken and ninety days have elapsed from the
date of 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.
I verify that the statements made in this affidavit are true and correct. I also understand that false
statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. 4904, relating to unsworn falsification to
authorities.
Leslie L. Rudacille, Plaintiff
WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION
TO REQUEST ENTRY OF A DIVORCE DECREE
UNDER ,~3301(c) OF THE DIVORCE CODE
1. I consent to entry of a f'mal decree of divorce without notice.
2. I understand that I may lose rights concerning alimony, division of property, lawyer's fees or expenses
if I do not claim them before a divorce is granted.
3. I understand that 1 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 tree and correct. I understand that false statements
herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. §4904 relating to unswom falsification to authorities.
Date: (tS? ~ ~--~ ' ~
~ Leslie L. We~gel, formerly known as
Leslie L. Rudacille, Plaintiff
LESLIE L. WEIGEL, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
:
vs. No. 345 Civil Term 2002
JEFFREY C. RUDACILLE, ACTION IN DIVORCE
Defendant
PRAECIPE TO TRANSMIT RECORD
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Transmit the record, together with the following information to the Court fo~ntr~f
divorce decree:
1. Ground for divorce: irretrievable breakdown under §3301(c) of the Divorce Code.
2. Date and manner of the service of the Complaint: Delivered by certified mail,
restricted delivery, return receipt requested, delivered on ~,"-
3. Date of execution of the affidavit of consent required by 3301 (c) o'6f'~he Divorce Code: By Plaintiff: ~,~.oD~ . ~3
By Defendant: ,~ :~)~ ~ . Z>3
4. Related claims pending: None.
5. Date Defendant's Waiver of Notice in §3301(c) Divorce was filed with the
Prothono :
Date Plaintiffs Waiver of Notice in §3301(c) Divorce was filed with the
Prothonotary:
~J~
~lisle, Pa. 17013
(717) 245-8508
A~omey for Pl~ntiff
LESLIE L. RUDACILLE (WEIGEL)
Plaintiff
VS.
JEFFREY C. RUDACILLE,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 2002-345 CIVIL TERM
IN DIVORCE
MARITAL SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT
This Agreement, made and entered into this ~ ~ day of
2003,
between Leslie L. Rudacille, now known as Leslie Weigel, Carlisle, Cumberland County,
Pennsylvania, hereinafter referred to as "Wife," and Jeffrey C. Ruda¢ille, Carlisle, Cumberland
County, Pennsylvania, hereinafter referred to as "Husband."
WHEREAS, the parties hereto are now Wife and Husband, having been lawfully married to
each other on April 18. 1998 in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania; and,
WHEREAS, there are no children of the marriage; and,
WHEREAS, certain differences have arisen by and between the parties as a result of which
they have now separated and the parties hereto are desirous of settling fully and finally their
respective financial and property rights and obligation as between each other including, without
limitation by specification: the settling of all matters between them relating to the ownership and
equitable distribution of real and personal property; the settling of all matters between them
relating to the past, present and future support, alimony and/or maintenance of Wife by Husband or
of Husband of Wife; and in general, the settling of any and all claims and possible claims by one
against the other or against their respective estates; and,
WHEREAS, both and each of the parties hereto have been advised of their legal rights and
the implications of this Agreement and the legal consequences that may and will ensue from the
execution hereof, and each has had the opportunity to consult with his or her own competent legal
counsel independent of each other; and,
WHEREAS, each party warrants, as part of the consideration of this Agreement, that each
has fully and completely disclosed all information of a financial nature requested by the other, and
that no information of such nature has been subject to distortion or in any manner being
misrepresented; and
WHEREAS, other than as set forth herein, Wife desires finally and forever to relinquish all
of her right of dower, rights as heir or surviving spouse or otherwise, actual, currently existing, or
inchoate, in and to the real and personal property of the Husband, now owned by him or which in
the future may be owned by him, and all rights to counsel fees, or expenses and other than as set
forth herein, Husband likewise wishes to relinquish all his rights of curtesy, rights as heir or
surviving spouse or otherwise, actual and currently existing or inchoate in and to the real and
personal estate of the Wife, currently owned by her or which she may own in the future;
NOW, THEREFORE, the parties hereto intending to be legally bound hereby do hereby
mutually agree as follows:
1. Advice of Counsel. Husband and Wife acknowledge that they have been given the
opportunity to obtain the advice of counsel regarding the provisions of this Agreement and their
legal effect in advance of the date set forth above to permit such independent review. Each party
acknowledges that he or she has had the opportunity to receive independent legal advice fi.om
counsel of his or her selection, and that each fully understands the facts and has been fully informed
as to his or her legal rights and obligation, and each party acknowledges and accepts that this
Agreement is, and under the circumstances, fair and equitable, after having the opportunity to
receive such advice and with such knowledge, and that execution of this Agreement is not the result
of any improper or illegal agreement or agreements. In addition, each party hereto acknowledges
that he or she has had the opportunity to be fully advised by his or her respective attorney of the
impact of the Pennsylvania Divorce Code, whereby the court has the fight and duty to determine all
marital fights of the parties including divorce, alimony, alimony pendente lite, equitable distribution
of all marital property or property owned or possessed individually by the other, counsel fees and
costs of litigation and, fully knowing the same and having the opportunity to be fully advised of his
or her fights thereunder, each party hereto still desires to execute this Agreement, acknowledging
that the terms and conditions set forth herein are fair, just and equitable to each of the parties, and
waives his or her respective fight to have the Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County, or
any other court of competent jurisdiction, make any determination or order effecting the respective
parties' rights to a divorce, alimony, alimony pendente lite, equitable distribution of all marital
property, counsel fees and costs of litigation.
2. Separation. Husband and Wife do hereby mutually agree and consent to live
separate and apart and do further agree that it shall be lawful for the Husband and Wife at all times
hereafter to live separate and apart fi.om each other, and to reside, from time to time, at such place
or places as they respectfully shall deem fit, flee fi.om any control or restraint or interference, direct
or indirect, by each other.
3. No Molestation, Harassment or Interference. Neither party shall molest, harass or
interfere with the other or compel or endeavor to compel the other to cohabit or dwell with him or
her by any means whatsoever. The parties acknowledge that, if only currently part time, they live in
close proximity of one another. The parties acknowledge that their presence on their property or on
public or other private property where they are a guest, will not be grounds for a claim for
harassment.
4. Mutual Propert3~ and Estate Waiver. Except as otherwise expressly set forth
herein, in which event such express provision shall take precedence over this paragraph, the parties
hereto intend that fi'om and ailer the date of this Agreement, neither shall have any spouse's fights
in the property or estate of the other, and to that end both parties waive, relinquish, and forbear the
rights of dower or curtesy, rights to inherit, rights to claim or take the Husband or Wife's or family
exemption or allowance, to be vested with letters of administration or letters testamentary, or to
take against any will of the other, and each agrees with the other if either should die intestate, his or
her share shall descend to vest in his or her heirs at law, personal representatives, and next of kin,
excluding the other as though he or she had died a widow or widower. And each further agrees that
should the other die testate, his or her property shall descend to and vest in those persons set forth in
the other's Last Will and Testament as though the spouse so designated as beneficiary had
predeceased the testator. The parties further agree that they may and can hereafter, as though
unmarried, without any joinder by him or her, sell, convey, transfer or encumber any and all real
estate and personal property which either of them now or hereaiier own or possess and further agree
that the recording of this Agreement shall be conclusive evidence to all of his or her right to do so.
The said Husband and Wife do hereby irrevocably grant, each to the other, should the exercise of
this power hereby given be necessary, the right and the power to appoint one or more times any
person or persons whom the Husband or Wife shall designate to be the attomey-in-fact for the
other, in their name and in their stead, to execute and acknowledge any deed or deeds, releases, quit
claims, or satisfactions, under seal or otherwise, to enable either party hereto to alienate his or her
real or personal property, but without any power to impose personal liability for breach of warranty
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or otherwise. Each of the parties hereto further waives any right of election contained in Chapter 22
of the Pennsylvania Probate Estates and Fiduciaries Code, and any right to seek or have an
equitable distribution of married property ordered by the Court pursuant to Section 3502 of the
Divorce Code. Each of the parties hereto further agrees that neither shall hereafter be under any
legal obhgations to support the other, pay any expenses for maintenances, fimeral, burial, or
otherwise for the other, and to that end each of the parties hereto does hereby waive any right to
receive support, alimony, alimony pendente lite, counsel fees, expenses, or any type of financial
assistance whatsoever from the other, except as otherwise expressly provided for herein.
5. Division of Personal Property.
The parties agree that they have divided their personal property including all household
items, bank accounts, and vehicles to their mutual satisfaction.
From and after the date of the signing of this Agreement both parties shall have complete
freedom of disposition as to their separate property which is in their possession or control pursuant
to this Agreement and may mortgage, sell, grant, convey or otherwise encumber or dispose of such
property, whether real or personal, whether such property was acquired before, during or after
marriage, and neither Husband nor Wife need join in, consent to, or acknowledge any deed,
mortgage, or other instmment of the other pertaining to such disposition of property.
6. Debts. The parties agree that all debt has been distributed satisfactorily between and
among them including any credit card debt or car loans.
The parties agree to be responsible for any other individual debts which are presently in
their individual names and to indemnify and hold harmless the other for the aforementioned debts..
7. Future Debts. The parties further agree that neither will incur any more future
debts for which the other may be held hable, and if either party incurs a debt for which the other
will be liable, that party incurring such debt will indemnify and hold the other harmless from any
and all liability thereof.
8. Real Property. It is hereby acknowledged by both parties that they are the co-
owners of real property located at 8 Matthew Court, Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania,
which has a mortgage thereon in both parties' names. In exchange for the sum of $8,000.00,
Wife agrees to transfer her interest in the real property to Husband in the event that Husband
refinances the mortgage on the marital residence by executing a deed in favor of Husband.
Husband shall have until December 31, 2003 to refinance. If said refinancing is not probable by
December 1, 2003, the parties agree to renegofiate this provision. Under no cimumstances will
Wife accept less than $8,000.00 or wait more than 90 days unless there is another stipulation or
agreement in writing. In the event Husband does not refinance, Wife shall be entitled to the
payment of $8,000.00 by March 1, 2004. Pending refinance, Husband agrees to pay any and all
expenses in connection with the marital residence, including but not limited to mortgage
payment, taxes, insurance, utilities, and assessments, i.e. pay them within thirty (30) days from
when they become due. Husband shall further indemnify Wife and hold her harmless from the
aforesaid obligations. Wife agrees to cooperate and to sign any and all documents necessary to
accomplish the refinance, as aforesaid. Husband further agrees to execute a Judgment Note in
the amount of $8,000.00 to be held in escrow by his attorney to be filed in the event of and
subsequent to Husband filing for bankruptcy only. In the event that payment is made as
otherwise set forth herein, said Judgment Note shall be null and void.
9. Support, Alimony and Alimony Pendente Lite. Both parties agree to waive any
interest they may have now or ever have to support, alimony pendente lite or alimony.
10. Pensions/Retirement. Both parties agree to waive any and all right they may have
or ever have to each other's pensions, retirement, 401K or social security benefits.
11. Counsel fees. Each party agrees that they shall pay their respective counsel fees.
12. Divorce. The parties acknowledge their intention and agreement to proceed in an
action in divome to obtain a final decree in divorce by mutual consent on the grounds that their
marriage is irretrievably broken, and to settle amicably and fully hereby all claims raised by either
party in any divorce action. The parties agree to execute any and ail documents necessary for the
entry of a final divome decree.
13. Breach. In the event that either party breaches any provision of this Marital
Settlement Agreement, he or she shall be responsible for any and all costs incurred to enfome the
terms hereof, including, but not hmited to, court costs and reasonable counsel fees of the other
party. In the event of breach, the other party shall have the right, at his or her election, to sue for
damages for such breach or to seek such other and additional remedies as may be available to him
or her.
14. Enforcement. The parties agree that this marital settlement agreement or any part
or parts hereof may be enforced in any court of competent jurisdiction.
15. Applicable Law and Execution. The parties hereto agree that this marital
settlement agreement shall be construed under the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and
shall bind the parties hereto and their respective heirs, executors and assigns. This document shall
be executed as original and multiple copies.
16. The Entire Agreement. The parties acknowledge and agree that this marital
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settlement agreement contains the entire understanding of the parties and supersedes any prior
agreement between them. There are no other representations, warranties, promises, covenants or
tmderstandings between the parties other than those expressly set forth herein.
17. Incorporation and Judgment for Divorce. In the event that either Husband or
Wife at any time hereafter obtain a divorce in the action for divorce presently pending between
them, or otherwise, this agreement and all of its provisions shall be incorporated into any such
judgment for divorce, either directly or by reference. The Court, on entry of judgment for divorce,
shall retain the fight to enforce the provisions and terms of this marital settlement agreement.
18. Additional Instruments. Each of the parties shall on demand or within a
reasonable period thereafter, execute and deliver any and all other documents and do or cause to be
done any other act or thing that may be necessary or desirable to effectuate the provisions and
purposes of this Agreement. If either party fails on demand to comply with this provision, that
party shall pay to the other all attorney's fees, costs, and other expenses reasonably incurred as a
result of such failure.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have set their bands and seals the day and year first
written above.
J E~I~I~Y C.-Rd~ACILLE
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Leslie L. Weigel, Plaintiff
VERSUS
Jeffrey C. Rudacille, Defendant
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY
STATE OF ~.~ PENNA.
N O. No. 02 - 345 Civil Term
AND NOW,
DECREED THAT
AND
DECREE IN
DIVORCE
Leslie L. Weigel
Jeffrey C. Rudacille
,~_~___, IT IS ORDERED AND
, PLAINTIFF,
, DEFENDANT,
ARE DIVORCED FROM THE BONDS OF MATRIMONY.
THE COURT RETAINS JURISDICTION OF THE FOLLOWING CLAIMS WHICH HAVE
BEEN RAISED OF RECORD IN THIS ACTION FOR WHICH A FINAL ORDER HAS NOT
YET BEEN ENTERED;
None; The property settlement agreement executed on May 13, 2003,
And filed May 22, 2003 is ~ncorp~o this Decree.
ATTEST:~.